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A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Orange County, California on Monday afternoon, according to the New York Post. No damage or injuries have been widely reported so far. People across the region and beyond are searching for updates on the tremor and whether stronger shaking could follow.

Heavy rain and flood warnings are in place in southern France, with Le Monde reporting that the Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales departments have been placed on orange alert for rain and flooding. Météo France's warning system signals a potential danger, urging residents in affected areas to stay cautious as conditions may disrupt travel and risk localized flooding.

Orange Business has been selected to provide the European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchange. The telecoms arm of Orange will build and operate core infrastructure enabling secure data sharing across the bloc, supporting EU digital sovereignty and data strategy goals. The announcement highlights growing EU investment in secure, cross-border data infrastructure.

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is calling for human rights principles to guide decisions over the contentious Drumcree Parade in Northern Ireland. The parade, involving the Orange Order's route through Portadown, has long been a flashpoint between unionist marchers and residents. FIDH argues authorities should base rulings on rights obligations rather than political expediency.

'Walk-Ins Welcome', the podcast hosted by brothers Dave and Dave Portnoy-era style interviews, is spotlighting Orange County-based celebrity chefs and health-conscious founders in a new run of episodes this month, according to Culture OC. The featured guests come from the county's restaurant and wellness scenes, giving local food and fitness entrepreneurs a national-facing platform for their stories and businesses.

Stephanie Klopfenstein, a candidate for mayor of Garden Grove, California, has responded to the Orange County Register's 2026 election questionnaire. Her answers lay out her positions ahead of the mayoral race, giving voters in the Orange County city a look at her platform as the campaign season gets underway.

The South African punk duo The Soap Girls are scheduled to play at the Hemperium venue in Ulm, Germany, on October 8, 2026, with support from rock band Orange. The DIY punk concert listing is circulating among German punk fans and local concert promoters on social media, drawing modest attention in the regional scene.

Attention is on the France versus Belgium football fixture, with Orange publishing the probable starting line-up for Les Bleus ahead of the match. Fans and sports media are weighing coach Didier Deschamps' expected selections as the two neighbouring nations prepare to meet again, a rivalry that reliably draws strong interest in both countries.

David Clifford, a candidate for the Ocean View School District Area 5 board seat in the 2026 election, has completed a candidate questionnaire published by the Orange County Register. The questionnaire lays out his positions ahead of the race for the Huntington Beach-area school district. Coverage is part of the paper's ongoing election previews for local Orange County school board contests.

Charlene Cuellar is a candidate for the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education in Area 2 for the 2026 election. She has completed a candidate questionnaire with the Orange County Register, outlining her positions ahead of the vote. Voters in the district can use the responses to compare candidates in the school board race.

Cindy Ngoc Tran, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 3, has completed a 2026 election questionnaire from the Orange County Register. The responses lay out her positions ahead of the local council race. It is part of the paper's coverage of candidates in Orange County municipal elections, letting voters compare answers across the field.

Quan Vuong is a candidate for the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education in Area 4 for the 2026 election. The Orange County Register published a candidate questionnaire featuring his answers, part of its coverage of local school board races ahead of the vote.

Joe DoVinh, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 4 in the 2026 election, has answered the Orange County Register's candidate questionnaire. The responses cover his positions ahead of the local race, part of the outlet's routine coverage of candidates in Orange County municipal elections.

Patrick Phat Bui, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 4 in the 2026 election, has completed a candidate questionnaire published by the Orange County Register. The questionnaire format lets voters compare candidates' positions on local issues ahead of the vote. Details of his specific answers were not included in the available material.

Hieu Nguyen is a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 4 in the 2026 election, and has completed a candidate questionnaire for the Orange County Register covering his background and positions. The questionnaire is part of the paper's coverage of local Orange County races as the 2026 municipal election cycle gets underway.

Amanda Nguyen, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 3 in California, has answered a 2026 election questionnaire from the Orange County Register ahead of next year's municipal vote. The questionnaire is part of the paper's coverage of local election races, laying out candidates' positions for voters in the Orange County city.

Thu-Ha Nguyen, a candidate for mayor of Garden Grove, California, has responded to a 2026 election questionnaire from the Orange County Register, outlining her positions ahead of the mayoral race. The questionnaire is part of the outlet's coverage of local candidates, giving voters a direct look at where Nguyen stands on city issues before the June 2026 election.

Tracy La is a candidate for the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education, Area 4, in the 2026 election. She has completed a candidate questionnaire with the Orange County Register, laying out her positions ahead of the vote. The district serves a large, diverse community in Orange County, California, and school board races there draw attention over curriculum, budget and district management issues.

Lan Quoc Nguyen, a candidate for the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education in Area 2, has completed a 2026 election questionnaire published by the Orange County Register. The questionnaire outlines his positions ahead of the upcoming school board election in Orange County, California, giving voters a chance to compare candidates in the Area 2 race.

Thomas Quoc Thai Nguyen, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 3 in the 2026 election, has completed a candidate questionnaire published by the Orange County Register. The questionnaire outlines his positions ahead of the local race, part of the paper's coverage of Orange County municipal elections. Attention is on his candidacy as the District 3 contest takes shape.

William Zylla, a candidate for Garden Grove City Council District 1 in the 2026 election, has answered a candidate questionnaire published by the Orange County Register. The responses lay out his positions ahead of the local race. The questionnaire is part of the outlet's coverage of candidates running for city council seats in the 2026 election cycle.

A Voice of OC column by Santana examines how to find the inside scoop on Orange County candidates vying for election next month, offering readers guidance on evaluating the contenders and their campaigns as the vote approaches.

Michael Saylor's Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, purchased an additional 334 BTC for $28.7 million, pushing its total holdings above 848,000 bitcoin. The company called itself 'more orange than ever', a nod to bitcoin's branding. The steady accumulation continues Strategy's long-running treasury strategy despite bitcoin's price volatility.