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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.
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.
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.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix is coming out of retirement to compete for a spot on Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history will be 42 when the Games come to her hometown.
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.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history is coming out of retirement to compete in her hometown. Allyson Felix, who has won 11 Olympic medals across five Games, is targeting a sixth appearance at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The most decorated woman in Olympic track history is planning to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games in her hometown. Allyson Felix, who has won seven gold medals and 11 total Olympic medals, wants one more shot at glory on home soil.
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 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. ##
Mexico's women's flag football team secured a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by defeating Great Britain 20-19 in the bronze medal match at the World Championships. Led by captain Diana Flores, they'll compete when flag football makes its historic Olympic debut.
Los Angeles needs 60,000 volunteers to help make the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games unforgettable. Olympic legend Carl Lewis is leading the charge to find everyday heroes who want to be part of history.
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.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics just revealed its official visual identity, and it's a celebration of California's natural beauty. The design draws inspiration from the state's rare superbloom phenomenon, when millions of wildflowers burst across the landscape.
Three American figure skaters called the Blade Angels are competing to break a 23-year gold medal drought at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Their friendship, authenticity, and incredible skills have caught the attention of Madonna and Taylor Swift.
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.
Olympic legend Allyson Felix is coming out of retirement to compete in her hometown of Los Angeles at age 42. The most decorated female track athlete in Olympic history wants one final lap in front of the home crowd.
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.
After 22 months away from swimming to focus on family and the birth of his daughter, Olympic backstroke champion Ryan Murphy is diving back in. The five-time Olympic medalist has his sights set on competing at home soil in Los Angeles 2028.
At 29, artistic swimmer Anita Alvarez helped Team USA win their first medal in 20 years at Paris 2024. Now she's mentoring the next generation as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.
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.
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