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LA-based soul and funk singer Nikka Costa will release new album ‘Dirty Disco’ on 7th June 2024 and she’s giving fans a preview with the release of the title track today. ‘Dirty Disco’ is a progressive disco and soul-fused record, recorded and produced by Justin Stanley (Prince). The record also features the talents of versatile musicians such as Brandon Coleman (Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Donald Glover, Flying Lotus), Greg Phillinganes (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder) and Kaveh Rastegar (John Legend, Beck),…

In 2018, the popular Northgate González supermarket chain announced plans to shutter its downtown Santa Ana store to make way for a development project of apartments and retail space. It wasn’t the most earth-shattering news for the region, but it was upsetting to many Mexican American families in the heavily Latino seat of Orange County. The downtown Santa Ana Northgate was the first built from the ground up, and the eighth store ever in an empire that has since grown to 44 markets today.The downtown market, in a…

Marcus Eriz made a habit of carrying his loaded Glock 17 when he traveled the freeways. Customized with red trim, a mag-well grip and a compensator to reduce recoil, the gun lay within easy reach in the pouch behind the driver’s seat. He wanted it with him, he would explain, because “people have been acting crazy around the freeway.”An Orange County jury on Thursday found the Costa Mesa man guilty of second-degree murder, three years after he fired a single shot into a passing car during morning rush hour on the 55…

Scientists found four new octopus species, unveiling new insights into deep-sea biodiversity and emphasizing the need for international collaboration in marine conservation. On Tuesday (January 16), the Schmidt Ocean Institute said that a team of scientists had made a groundbreaking discovery in the waters off Costa Rica.So far, only one of the new species of deep-sea octopus has been named, CBS News reported.Nevertheless, all four new species, found in a 100-square-mile-sized area near Costa Rica, are currently in the…

In each water sample, researchers examined nitrate isotopes, which are unique, allowing the team to trace the water sample back to where it originated. Credit: University of Texas at Arlington Four decades of changes in land use in central Costa Rica have increased nitrate concentrations in drinking water, in some areas to potentially unsafe levels, according to a new study led by a University of Texas at Arlington scientist.…

io9 is proud to present fiction from LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE. Once a month, we feature a story from LIGHTSPEED’s current issue. This month’s selection is “Carbon Zero” by D. Thomas Minton. You can read the story below or listen to the podcast on LIGHTSPEED’s website. Enjoy!Zillow Says You’ll Buy Your Next House With… AI? | AI UnlockedCarbon Zero“Is there a problem, officer?”“We’re not the police.” My partner, Enrico, places his palm against the door, ready to test the old man’s resolve.I tap my finger against my thumb and…

Scientists have found a new octopus nursery in seamounts off the coast of Costa Rica and confirmed a previously discovered one in the area is active, bringing the world's known octopus nurseries to a total of three.Incredible footage shows babies hatching, mothers protecting their young from predators, and even a potentially new octopus species.The 18 international scientists aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's Falkor research ship witnessed the breathtaking scenes via an underwater camera on a remotely operated vehicle…

Last Updated: May 13, 2023, 10:40 ISTHero MotoCorp Partners with Motosport SA The expansion initiative kicks off with the inauguration of the first Exclusive Hero MotoCorp Store in the thriving Uruca area of San JoséHero MotoCorp, the largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer in the world, has partnered with Motosport SA in Costa Rica as part of its aggressive expansion plans. Motosport SA will serve as the exclusive distributor for Hero MotoCorp motorcycles and scooters, playing a key role in the company’s rapid…

The pop-rockers of 3 Doors Down are heading down the hall across the U.S. to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary and their sophomore album, “Away From the Sun.”The “Kryptonite” hitmakers on Monday announced the Away From the Sun Anniversary tour, which will stop in California this summer after launching June 14 at the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, Md. They’ll play all of the songs from their 2000 album, including “Here Without You” and the Grammy-nominated “When I’m Gone,” throughout the performances, as well as…

Amazon will cut some jobs in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica by the end of Wednesday as part of its plan to lay off 18,000 employees, the e-commerce giant said in a memo to staff seen by Reuters.The layoffs are the latest in the U.S. technology sector, with companies cutting their bloated workforce and slashing costs to reverse pandemic-era excesses and prepare for a worsening global economy.The company is terminating 2,300 employees in Seattle and Bellevue, according to an update on the Worker Adjustment and…