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A man accused of nabbing unreleased music by Beyoncé in a vehicle break-in last summer has pleaded guilty to the theft and has been sentenced to serve time in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A trade deal would be a huge relief but even without that, a US presidential visit after nearly a decade burnishes Xi's message – that China is open for business and to the world.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

A Nike spokeswoman said that more diverse interests in China plays to Nike’s strengths as a company that innovates across sporting categories.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A Huntington Beach man said he was attacked over the weekend after he and his wife rode past a large group of teenagers on e-bikes near the beach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

A line from a Kalyn Fay song reaches out to you, a surprise in this place where there isn’t a big Native population.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith