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Two new devices will capture plastic before it reaches the Pacific Ocean, joining a system that's already removed 206 tons of trash. The Ocean Cleanup aims to make plastic pollution "a thing of the past" in Southern California bays.
India's women's cricket team just earned a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking cricket's return to the Games after 128 years. Even without advancing past the group stage at the World Cup, they secured Asia's only automatic qualifying spot.
Los Angeles is calling all heroes: the 2028 Olympics needs 60,000 volunteers to help make the Games unforgettable. Applications opened Tuesday with Olympic legend Carl Lewis leading the charge.
Los Angeles just locked in nearly $600 million in clean energy commitments ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, transforming the city's infrastructure while cleaning its air. From electric school buses to thousands of new EV chargers, these investments will benefit communities long after the Olympic torch goes out. ##
Track legend Allyson Felix is considering a return to competition for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The most decorated American track athlete in Olympic history could compete on home soil at age 42.
Los Angeles is deploying new trash-catching technology in two more rivers to stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean before the 2028 Olympic Games. The city's first device has already prevented nearly 200 tons of trash from polluting local beaches.
Three high-tech trash interceptors will stop up to 570 tonnes of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The system launches across Los Angeles rivers ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Los Angeles is bringing a massive floating trash collector to the San Gabriel River to stop pollution before it reaches the ocean ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. The technology has already pulled over 200 tons of garbage from another LA waterway.
Los Angeles is transforming its car-centric identity with massive transit upgrades for the 2028 Olympics. The city aims to leave behind cleaner air, electric buses, and a network that moves hundreds of thousands without gridlock.
Olympic gymnastics champion Suni Lee announced her return to the sport exactly two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Games begin. The six-time Olympic medalist is making a historic run at her third consecutive Olympics.
Flag football will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, creating a massive new opportunity for young women and girls worldwide. NFL executive Troy Vincent Sr. says this gentler version of the sport is sparking a global movement.
Los Angeles is installing two massive trash-collecting devices in the LA and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of garbage from reaching the Pacific Ocean. The ambitious cleanup project aims to be ready before the city hosts the 2028 Olympics.
DATALAND, a groundbreaking museum dedicated entirely to AI-generated art, is opening in Los Angeles with multi-sensory exhibits that visitors can see, hear, and smell. Digital artist Refik Anadol created the immersive space that transforms environmental data into living art experiences.
Los Angeles is installing innovative barriers in two major rivers to stop up to 628 tons of plastic from reaching the Pacific Ocean each year. The cleanup expands ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games, when millions will visit the city's coastline.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix is considering a return to track at age 42 for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The hometown hero calls it a "once-in-a-lifetime homecoming" worth exploring.
Major League Baseball's top players are likely headed to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for the first time in years. Commissioner Rob Manfred says momentum is building to bring America's pastime back to the world's biggest stage.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Torri Huske announced she'll compete through the 2028 Los Angeles Games before retiring from swimming. The Stanford graduate wants to end her career on home soil after three Olympic appearances.
Los Angeles is deploying high-tech floating barges that have already collected 200 tons of trash from local rivers, and they're expanding the program to clean beaches before the 2028 Summer Olympics. The innovative system catches garbage before it reaches the ocean.
Six-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee announced she's coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After battling a rare kidney disease and pandemic challenges, the 23-year-old is ready to chase one more Olympic dream on home soil.
American Olympic champions including gymnasts Suni Lee and Jade Carey are coming out of retirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The chance to win medals on home soil is proving irresistible for athletes who've already achieved Olympic glory abroad.
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