Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Hosted by Corey with the Story, Irvine News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Irvine—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Irvine News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai

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  Nepal Mourns Flood Victims | Irvine News

  Sep 19, 20262 min

  Nepal plunges into 13 days of national mourning after flash floods claimed over 1,300 lives and left 5,000 missing — including foreigners — with families turning to symbolic cremations for spiritual solace while demanding faster, more robust rescue efforts, especially for workers swept away at hydropower sites, as candlelight vigils light up Kathmandu in quiet remembrance. 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. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/nepal-flood-day-of-mourning/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e301aa80aedadde1 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. 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

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  Bronze Jesus Statue Stolen from Church | Irvine News

  Sep 19, 20262 min

  A $50,000 bronze statue of Jesus vanished in a brazen early-morning heist at a Santa Ana Catholic church, as two masked thieves sliced it from its base and dragged it across the property toward a nearby high school—possibly to load into a waiting getaway car. This isn’t the first time the church has been targeted, raising suspicions of a pattern. Police are actively seeking witnesses and tips through Detective R. Wilson’s contact info, hoping to recover the stolen religious icon before it’s gone for good. 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. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/50000-bronze-jesus-statue-stolen-from-santa-ana-church/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4d058cdc66a29ae4 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. 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

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  U.S. War in Iran Costs Surge | Irvine News

  Sep 19, 20262 min

  The U.S. military’s war tab in Iran has soared to $43.6 billion, with weapons spending alone jumping $6 billion in just over a month—mostly on pricey missile interceptors like Patriot and THAAD. As the conflict drags on, it’s hitting oil prices, markets, and American troops, with 18 dead and over 830 wounded. U.S. bases across the Middle East are also suffering heavy damage from Iranian strikes. With midterms looming, Republicans are facing backlash over the war’s soaring cost and growing unpopularity. 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. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/iran-us-war-costs/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/060564e4281baa22 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. 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

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  Heat Waves and Hospital Beds | Irvine News

  Sep 19, 20262 min

  New research reveals that human-caused climate change is linked to at least a quarter of U.S. ER visits for heat-related illnesses, with heat deaths soaring over 50% since 2000. Scientists used climate models to compare current and pre-warming conditions, showing how rising temps drive emergency demand — though estimates vary due to humidity, hospital coding, and other factors. Experts warn this is just the beginning: as extreme weather intensifies, so will health burdens — but most heat illness is preventable, making this data vital for adapting healthcare systems to a hotter future. 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. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/climate-change-er-heat-illness/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3db2a97019f0c337 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. 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

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  Indonesia’s New Aircraft Carrier | Irvine News

  Sep 18, 20262 min

  Indonesia just welcomed its first aircraft carrier, a 41-year-old Italian vessel renamed KRI Sriwijaya, set to boost maritime security and disaster response across its archipelago. Commissioned next week, the ship—designed for vertical takeoffs and landings—will serve as a mobile command center for humanitarian missions like fighting forest fires and responding to natural disasters. While President Prabowo’s defense push includes new submarines and jets, critics question the cost and practicality of maintaining such a massive asset, suggesting frigates or submarines might offer better value. Still, the carrier symbolizes Indonesia’s rising global maritime presence and ambition to project power beyond traditional warfare. 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. Sources: https://www.ocregister.com/2026/09/18/indonesia-first-aircraft-carrier/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9436fb41099d8db7 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. 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

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