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Midday Stock Roundup: Willdan Group Up 14% on Q1 Beat

May 8 ENGINEERING  Anaheim-based Willdan Group Inc. rose 14% to $84.97 with a market cap of $1.3 billion. Shares in the energy efficiency and engineering services firm are up after coming out with first quarter revenue of $92.43 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.22%. EPS of 91

How the Fanatical Legion of Mary Secreted Young Girls Away to Toil in Ireland’s Magdalene Laundries

Fifteen-year-old Eileen disappeared on a quiet Sunday evening in February 1954. She was at work when it happened. Eileen was a maid at a bed-and-breakfast in a large Georgian townhouse in inner-city Dublin, where she remade the crumpled beds, bundled

Alzheimer's study finds link between breakfast staple and reduced risk of disease

A study from researchers at Loma Linda University in California suggests a specific nutrient-rich food — fairly frequently — could be linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease among older adults.

Charli XCX – “Rock Music”

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After battling breast cancer, Wyckoff thought she wouldn't be able to have another child. Then she got a surprising phone call.

Marianne Boruch has won the $100,000 Jackson Poetry Prize.

This week, Poets & Writers awarded their annual Jackson Poetry Prize, which “recognizes an American poet of exceptional talent,” and comes with a purse of $100,000, to Chicago-born poet Marianne Boruch. This year’s judges were Major Jackson, Cole Swensen, and Afaa Michael

13-year-old riding e-motorcycle dies after crash in Garden Grove, police say

A 13-year-old boy has died after crashing an electric motorcycle in Garden Grove Thursday night, police said.

Emile Hirsch, Justin Long & Kevin Connolly Pic ‘Lice’ Acquired By Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios – Cannes

EXCLUSIVE: Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios has taken North American theatrical rights to the horror-thriller, Lice, for a Q1 2027 release. The feature directorial debut of filmmaker Jonathan Bensimon stars Emile Hirsch, Justin Long, and Kevin Connolly during a deadly outbreak of a parasite at a Lon

Mother’s Day 2026: From quiche to candy, here are the specials - Orange County Register

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2026 Truist Championship leaderboard: Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood charge into contention in Round 2

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Many Critical Student Programs Are About to Get Gutted at Cal State Fullerton

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Lit Hub Daily: May 8, 2026

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Disneyland's Autopia ride is preparing to go fully electric and retire the current engines in 2027, according to park officials.

Previously Unreleased Big Freedia & SOPHIE Collab EP Announced

When the mold-breaking, massively influential producer SOPHIE died suddenly in 2021, she left behind a lot of unreleased music. SOPHIE's

Stanton’s Rodeo 39 refreshes lineup with new batch of eateries - Orange County Register

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CareTrust Boosts Guidance as FFO Climbs

CareTrust REIT Inc.’s first quarter earnings today included increased guidance for the full year, now projecting net income of $1.49 to $1.53 per share, up from a prior forecast of $1.45 to $1.50. The San Clemente real estate investor in healthcare facilities also reported its funds from operatio

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Shatter the Glass Productions and The Sidekick Troupe are joining forces for BarbEnact, pairing a McCarthyism-era queer resistance staged reading with Barbie-inspired stage parodies at The Chain Theatre in New York.

12 Best Coffee Subscriptions, Reviewed & Reordered (2026)

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Orange County townhome development expanding by nearly 40 units - The Business Journals

Santana: Could OC Lead The Way on Psychedelic Therapy Legislation?

Congressman Lou Correa taps OC Marine veteran and lab

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Photos: All-Female IN THE NEXT ROOM Presented By Final Girls Theater Company

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Andy Serkis' New Movie Based On A Classic Book Flopped At The Box Office

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London Broil With Baking Soda Marinade

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Opendoor’s mixed Q1 comes with a confident turnaround pitch

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enVVeno Reports Having $25M Cash on Hand in Q1 Earnings

Irvine-based enVVeno Medical Corp. today announced that it has $25 million in cash, enough to fund operations into the third quarter of 2027, in the company’s first quarter earnings. “With a strong balance sheet, significant physician interest in the enVVe valve, and a clearly defined regulatory

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U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus

The U.S. says it intercepted Iranian attacks yesterday targeting three Navy ships. And, what to know about the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

Mick Jagger Reveals Which Zara Larsson Song Got Him Hooked on Her Music

The Rolling Stones frontman said he's been a fan of the pop star since 2018

Why Some of America’s Most Influential Korean Chefs Are Turning to Farming

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Jets give RB Hall 3-year, $45.75M extension

Jets running back Breece Hall, given the franchise tag on March 3, agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million contract Friday that can be worth up to $45.75 million, sources told ESPN.

How My Mother Made Magic Happen

My mother could make me anything I wanted to be. As a child she transformed me into a swan, a mermaid, a white Persian cat dressed like an elegant Victorian lady with a porkpie hat and a ruffled bustle to

Orange County's first Korean language immersion program is thriving

In the Grey

A covert team of elite operatives are living in the shadows. When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, they're sent to take it back—an impossible heist that erupts into a deadly game of strategy, deception and survival.

Everything We Know About the Bourdain Biopic

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GM just paid a record penalty for breaking California privacy law

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million in

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Stolen pickup used as battering ram in theft at The RealReal in West Hollywood

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Here’s Where to Buy Limited-Edition Nike Sneakers Online

Is Nike sold out? No problem. Check out hot streetwear, sneakers, and apparel ready to buy at Kicks Crew

Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry and More Recipes We Made This Week

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These are the guardrails that define every M&A outcome

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Poland says hackers breached water treatment plants, and the US is facing the same threat

A report by Poland’s top intelligence agency accused Russia of sabotage and hacking activities against the country’s military and civilian infrastructure.

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Will Blue Apron Get My Picky Eater to, Well, Eat?

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Needle-mover or not? Industry insiders react to eXp’s acquisition of NextHome

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Orange County’s 2026 Primary Election Voter Guide is here to help you cast your ballot - Orange County Register

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A FEW GOOD MEN Cast Announced at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo

Shea's Performing Arts Center and Road Less Traveled Productions announced the full cast for A FEW GOOD MEN, Aaron Sorkin's courtroom drama, running at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo for 12 performances.

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War

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I Went Through Gallons of Milk Searching for the Best Milk Frothers (2026)

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Baldwin County real estate report reveals mixed trends in Orange Beach, Gulf Shores - WKRG

17 Americans From Hantavirus Cruise Will Be Quarantined In Nebraska, Report Claims (Latest Updates)

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for May 8, 2026

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After nearly 50 years of fighting, Orange County housing project gets approval - SFGATE

After nearly 50 years of fighting,

Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Stealing Hard Drives Containing Unreleased Beyoncé Music

Kelvin Evans, who pleaded not guilty to theft charges, is accused of lifting hard drives containing singer's music and tour plans from a rental car in Atlanta last summer

Tomato Galette With a Flaky, Buttery Crust

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NBA hopeful Peterson: Creatine led to cramping

Darryn Peterson said a new round of bloodwork and other tests after the season led his doctors to conclude that his use of high doses of creatine led to mysterious and sometimes debilitating cramping during his freshman season at Kansas.

Judge Rules Trump’s Cancelation of Humanities Grants Unconstitutional

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500 Miles

A broken family is forced to come together when 16-year-old Finn and his livewire younger brother Charlie run away from trouble at home in England to reach their estranged grandfather on Ireland’s stunning and wild west coast.

Why Christina Tosi Swears By This $10 'Gem Scale' for Baking

For accuracy and precision, this scale is the real deal.

Sources: Dodgers' Snell (shoulder) to debut Sat.

Blake Snell will come off the injured list and start for the Dodgers on Saturday, in lieu of making another rehab appearance, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday.

Santa Ana to Mandate Staffing at Self-Checkout Lanes

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Ever since we launched the Zero to Well-Read podcast last fall, the #1 listener request has been for some kind of book club or community reading experience. We’ve been thinking and talking about it for months: what can we do that will be fun, informative, and in the unique Zero to Well-Read vi

OC Bar Association Releases Ratings of Candidates Running for Judicial Office in Orange County - Fullerton Observer

The Oasis Reunion Documentary Liam Gallagher Said They Wouldn’t Make Sets Release Date

Steven Knight’s untitled Oasis documentary following the band’s long-awaited reunion tour arrives in select theaters on Sept. 11

Rice Is the Main Course at My 'Survivor' Watch Party

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Find, Target, Convert: Winning Real Estate’s Highest-Value Audiences

Most agents and brokers still market to cold lists while high-intent buyers and sellers hide in plain sight. In this session, learn how property data, contact enrichment, and consumer insights reveal in-market audiences before competitors do. We’ll show how to turn raw records into actionable prospe

Xponential Fitness Posts 21% Drop in Q1 Revenue

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Pride Month in US Libraries: How to Prepare and Help Track Targeted Attacks in 2026, Book Censorship News, May 8, 2026

With less than one month until Pride begins, here's how libraries can prepare and how library users can support LGBTQ+ library services.

Photos: New Jersey Theatre Alliance Celebrates Local Theatre Community at CURTAIN CALL 2026

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance welcomed more than 200 leaders from the arts, business, labor, and government sectors to its annual Curtain Call celebration on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Bell Works. See photos of the event.

The Best Matcha Powder, Vetted by a Daily Drinker (2026)

I tried a dozen matcha powders to find the very best one.

Agents are on the move. 5 questions they should ask first

Just because a real estate agent is thinking of making a move doesn't mean they're looking for a new model, Deb Siefkin writes. Here are five questions that offer clarity.

Is OC Animal Care Following Its Own Strategic Plan?

After OC S

Asian American and Pacific Islander Horror Authors You Should Be Reading

Pile up your TBR with some excellent books by Asian American and Pacific Islander horror authors, including Monka Kim, Alma Katsu, and more.

Niki J. Borger Releases New One-Act Play Collection IN-BETWEEN

Playwright Niki J. Borger released IN-BETWEEN, a collection of eight interconnected one-act plays with gender-neutral casting exploring grief, identity, and mortality, now available in paperback and ebook.

Propeller One-Way Night Coach

During the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast and his mother embark on a cross-country journey to Hollywood—and their simple flight transforms into the trip of a lifetime.

Easy Gazpacho (Spanish Cold Tomato Soup; Blender Method)

This tangy chilled soup is basically summer in a bowl.

Inside the eXp-NextHome deal: Scale, franchising and a ‘transparency coalition’

EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome's James Dwiggins discuss coming together, brokerage consolidation and the fight for transparency.

Onterris Falls 19% After Q1 Results

“First quarter revenue was impacted by timing-related factors, most notably unseasonably severe winter weather in North America that limited field activity and delayed lab volumes, as well as lower environmental emergency response activity,” Chief Executive Vijay Manthripragada said in a statemen

The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week

Here are the five most read books on Goodreads this week! These are the buzziest books of the moment, from romantasy to a tradwife thriller.

Does Disneyland need a super app? - Orange County Register

Does Disneyland need a super app?

Livestream Rolling Loud Orlando 2026

Rolling Loud's flagship Florida festival has relocated from Miami to Orlando. All this weekend, some of the biggest names in hip-hop today will be taking the stage at Camping World Stadium, future home turf of Antoine Griezmann. The post

Vanilla Powder Is Professional Bakers' Best-Kept Secret

The concentrated powder adds a punch of flavor without the fuss and cost of fresh vanilla beans.

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Bookish Wedding Dresses, Library Pugs, and More News For Library Workers

A coffee table book for American Girl fanatics, a wedding dress made from library books, and more (fun!) library news.

Woman Mauled By Dog At OC Shelter Awarded $450K In Lawsuit - Patch

La Vénus électrique

Artist Antoine has lost all inspiration and slipped into alcoholism since the death of his wife Irène, a loss he blames himself for. Suzanne is a penniless sideshow performer pretending to be a clairvoyant, whom Antoine consults in a bid to connect with Irène. Antoine’s dealer Armand, desperate to k

Mimosas and more: Mother’s Day dining in Orange County - Los Angeles Times

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Campaign Spending Heats Up in OC Board of Supervisors Races

County supervisors a

Gerry Conway, Comics Writer and Co-Creator of Punisher, Ms. Marvel, Firestorm, and Vixen, Dies at 73

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4 reasons Disneyland changed this classic dark ride - Orange County Register

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The 5 Best Songs Of The Week

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on

Jon’s Fish Market in Dana Point announces closure after 46 years - Orange County Register

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EXp World Holdings acquires NextHome to create ‘multi-platform model’

EXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, giving real estate professionals within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise ownership model.

Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

Out Of This World Space Books for Kids

Space captures our fascination from a young age, so it's no surprise there are plenty of amazing books about space for kids.

OMEED'S TAPESTRIES Will Present at Reborn Midtown International Theatre Festival

Barry M. Putt, Jr.'s drama OMEED'S TAPESTRIES, inspired by over three dozen first-person accounts of same-sex couples fleeing Iran, will be a featured production of the returning Midtown International Theatre Festival at the American Theatre of Actors in NYC.

Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (April 23-30) - Orange County Register

This spring is bringing more buyers but fewer bidding wars: Redfin

Pending home sales are at their highest level in nearly four years, but the numbers tell a more complicated story for agents on the ground.

Another Orange County City Considers Mandating Staffing at Self-Checkout Aisles

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7 Books About Women Migrant Workers

We are living in a moment when the presence of migrant workers is more visible than ever, yet their inner lives remain unevenly told. There are still not enough works of literary fiction centered on women as migrant workers—especially domestic workers. These stories do exist, but they are often o

Theatre Harrisburg To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With FOLLIES In Concert and Centennial Gala

Theatre Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra announced a centennial collaboration, marking a milestone for the Pennsylvania-based theater company.

Marty, Life Is Short

Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.

How to Clean Your Grill and Make Sure It's Always Ready for Action

No one would know more about this than a lifelong Texas pitmaster, so I talked to one.

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s April survey

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time.

Court rules Trump's 10% tariff is just as illegal as the tariff it replaced

Trump's vow to impose tariffs a "different way" already has the tech industry on edge.

A Campus Novel For a Post-Ironic World

Avigayl Sharp’s Offseason is a deeply internal debut, charting the bounds of a violent, unpredictable world through its truth-seeking (and perpetually dishonest) narrator. The novel follows an unnamed woman during her year as an instructor at a remote all girls school, where she’s filling in for

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Breaking: Dove Fire reported in Orange County on May 7

The Last Dinner Party – “Big Dog”

Fancy young British rockers the Last Dinner Party released their sophomore album From The Pyre last year, and they’ve been busy ever since. Earlier this year, they released their new song “Let’s Do It Again!” on the benefit compilation HELP(2). Later this year, they’

Greek Salad (Crunchy and Bright)

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for May 7, 2026

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Commentary: In Orange County, children wait years for care available in weeks elsewhere - Los Angeles Times

Saccharine

After succumbing to an obscure weight-loss craze involving the eating of human ashes, lovelorn medical student Hana finds herself haunted by the ghost of the person she's eating.

The Most Anticipated Santa Barbara Restaurant Openings for 2026

In 2022, I started trekking up to Santa Barbara more frequently. This part of the Central Coast wasn’t unfamiliar to me but suddenly I felt compelled to immerse myself in the culture of the 88,000-person city cradled by mountains, farms, wineries, a breathtaking coastline, and, of course, restaurant

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Protesters oppose Chino Hills school assemblies, alleging they are political - Daily Bulletin

I Wasn’t Excited for My Top Surgery. That Doesn’t Negate My Desire for It

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