Trafficked for Scams: Global Crisis | Irvine News

Ruby Rippey Challenges Newsom's Memoir | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Ruby Rippey, who had an affair with then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, is challenging his memoir’s account of their relationship, insisting she—not Newsom—was the one who told her husband, Alex Tourk, about the affair. She argues his version misattributes credit and obscures the power dynamics at play, especially in light of MeToo, while acknowledging her own struggles with substance abuse. Newsom’s team says he’s already spoken publicly and has no further comment. Rippey also reveals Kamala Harris, then SF DA, advised her to wait before speaking out—advice she now credits with helping her gain perspective. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f4b1e4a34dcedfbe

Trafficked for Scams: Global Crisis | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Hundreds of thousands of educated, English-speaking victims are being trafficked into global scam operations, lured by fake job offers on social media—only to be trapped, often through violence or debt. The UN’s migration agency warns this is a growing crisis, with victims from over 80 countries, especially in Asia, and losses hitting $114 billion last year. Criminals target skilled individuals, exploiting their language and education, while humanitarian groups like IOM have rescued over 3,500 victims since 2022—highlighting a desperate need for global cooperation to dismantle these networks and save those ensnared. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1801f0b1db322025

Rare EF3 Tornado Hits Northeast Wisconsin | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] A devastating EF3 tornado tore through northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, July 27th, ripping apart homes, flipping cars, and leaving over 15,000 without power—its rare southward path and daytime strike likely saving lives. Residents described apocalyptic scenes of darkness and destruction, while officials scramble to assess damage and set up shelters amid a boil water advisory. Recovery efforts are underway as communities brace for days of restoration. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f374e0db952b0b75

Night Gallery: Stargazing Without Screens | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] Griffith Observatory hosted a magical after-hours stargazing event called “Night Gallery: The Stars of Summer,” where guests joined director Dr. E.C. Krupp for a guided tour of summer constellations, exclusive planetarium access, and breathtaking LA skyline views—all designed to help you unplug from screens and reconnect with the cosmos. Don’t miss the next one on August 17th at 6 PM. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/45a994cf30518d69

AI Token Madness Is Over | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews [http://theplantdaddies.com/lanews] The AI tokenmaxxing frenzy is crashing — companies are ditching the “use as much AI as possible” hype after realizing it’s expensive and inefficient. What started as a badge of honor for execs, complete with internal AI usage competitions, is now seen as a costly misstep. Businesses are pivoting to smarter, cost-conscious AI strategies, routing simple tasks to cheap models and reserving heavy-duty AI for complex needs. Meanwhile, affordable open-source models — especially from China — are emerging as strong alternatives, challenging the dominance of pricey U.S. tools and signaling that AI adoption is moving toward practicality over pure consumption. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3c5dbb8ffc1c682c