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Coca-Cola began blending aspartame into Diet Coke in the 1980s. The artificial sweetener is used in lots of products from diet sodas, to low-sugar jams, yogurts, cereals and chewing gum.

WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.

Hundred came out to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community in Santee for a Pride walk hosted by the Santee United Methodist Church. Walkers carried signs, flags and balloons while they cheered and waved at drivers, June 10, 2023.

California still has an anti-gay marriage law on the books. Voters could remove it next year

The proposed constitutional amendment would repeal a 2008 proposition that banned the state from recognizing same-sex marriages.

Father Joe's Villages Chief Health Officer Megan Partch and CEO Deacon Jim Vargas cut the ribbon, officially opening the newly renovated Village Health Center, July 13, 2023.

Father Joe's Villages cuts ribbon on newly renovated Village Health Center

Father Joe's Villages will reopen its Village Health Center in Downtown San Diego Thursday following extensive renovations due to water damage earlier this year.

The U.S. budget deficit ballooned in the first nine months of its fiscal year, both because of a sharp increase in government spending and a significant drop in tax revenues.

The federal deficit nearly tripled, raising concern about the country's finances

The federal government's budget gap widened significantly in the first nine months of the fiscal year, as tax receipts slumped and spending increased.

A man pumps gas at a Shell station in the Midway District of San Diego, Calif. Nov. 16, 2021.

Average San Diego County gas price rises for 12th time in 14 days

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Thursday for the seventh consecutive day and 12th time in 14 days, increasing 1 cent to $4.952.

San Diego weekend arts events: Pride art, dance and a poetry contest

This weekend in the arts: Lindsey Deaton receives the Larry T. Baza Arts and Culture Award at San Diego Pride and more.

The SAG-AFTRA building is seen during contract negotiations in Los Angeles on July 13, 2023.

Hollywood actors go on strike, say it's time for studio execs to 'wake up'

SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors and performers, is on strike against major studios after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

A year later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released body-worn camera footage of a July 13, 2022, incident in which one of several deputies arresting a woman at a traffic stop punched her in the face as she held her newborn baby.

An LA deputy punched a woman in the face as she held her 3-week-old baby, video shows

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna released video of the July 2022 incident this week, saying he'd only just learned of it. He said the deputy has been disciplined and the FBI is looking into it.

Stephen Gauta (left) and Jake Waleri brought the 19-foot python to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples, Fla., to have it measured and donated for studies.

A record-breaking Burmese python — as long as a giraffe is tall — caught in Florida

The snake, stretching 19 feet, was caught in the Big Cypress National Preserve. The invasive species runs rampant through southern Florida, wreaking havoc on the state's native animal populations.

OpenAI's ChatGPT is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission.

FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm

ChatGPT sees its first hint of regulation as the federal agency requests documentation about its business practices.

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