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Governor Gavin Newsom reported a record 12,807 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday. He said this total was “the highest in the nation.” The previous record was produced on July 7, 11,694. California now has 413,576 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That exceeds 408,886 seen in New York State as of …

Even before Mookie Betts played his first game in Dodger Blue, the superstar outfielder decided his future is in Los Angeles. Betts and the Dodgers have reached baseball’s first big-money deal since the coronavirus pandemic decimated the sport’s economy, and Betts agreed on a 12-year, $ 365 million contract Wednesday …

The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden warned that the US presidential election could be held under martial law after federal police officers clashed with protesters during the 54th night of protests …

Fabien Cousteau, grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau, wants to build the equivalent of the International Space Station (ISS), but at the bottom of the ocean far below the surface, as CNN reports. All images: Courtesy of Proteus / Yves Béhar / Fuseproject With the help of industrial designer …

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to play their season at Disney World, star Damian Lillard spoke Wednesday about the protests in his country. Specifically, Lillard disagreed with the federal response that has made headlines in recent days, with heavily armed officers from the Department of Homeland Security who have …