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Afghanistan
Aisha Wahab Sworn In as First Afghan American in US Congress
DID Press: Aisha Wahab was sworn in on Wednesday as the first Afghan American to serve in the U.S. Congress, formally taking her seat in the House of Representatives for California’s 14th Congressional District. Wahab, 39, won a special election…
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Election
Afghan American Aisha Wahab Wins US House Seat Despite Pro-Israel Spending
DID Press: Aisha Wahab, a Democratic politician and outspoken critic of Israeli policies, has won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from California, defeating a rival backed by millions of dollars in spending from pro-Israel groups. Wahab’s victory…
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Military
US Marine F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes in California
DID Press: A Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II operated by the United States Marine Corps crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Friday, with the pilot ejecting safely before impact, according to US military officials. The Marine Corps said…
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Government
Chemical Storage Tank Leak Forces Mass Evacuation Near Disneyland Area
DID Press: Authorities in the US state of California have declared an emergency after a damaged toxic chemical storage tank began leaking, prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. Officials in Garden Grove in Orange County said around…
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Economy
Gasoline Prices in California Approach $7, Raising Economic Concerns
DID Press: Gasoline prices in California have surged to nearly $7 per gallon, sparking widespread concern over further increases. Reports indicate that this unprecedented fuel price hike represents one of the highest levels in recent years, drawing attention from both…
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Economy
Massive Power Outage Plunges San Francisco into Darkness
DID Press: A widespread power outage has left large parts of San Francisco, California, in darkness, affecting approximately 130,000 homes and businesses—nearly one-third of all Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) customers in the city. The blackout is one of the…
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