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Jan 17 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fires in LA: Fighting Back as Winds Die Down

The wildfires in Los Angeles are seeing better containment as the strong winds that made fighting blazes challenging slowly ease off. Cooler air is bringing welcomed humidity over the weekend, but dry winds might return early next week. The Palisades and Eaton fires, burning since January 7, are now

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Jan 17 2025SPORTS

Moving Genesis Invitational: A New Venue After Wildfires

The Genesis Invitational, a significant golf event run by Tiger Woods’ foundation, is changing its location due to the recent wildfires around Los Angeles. The PGA Tour has decided to keep the event dates, February 13-16, but will hold it at a different site. The change comes after the wildfires, pa

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Stars Join Forces for L. A. Fire Benefit Concert

A massive wildfire crisis has hit the Los Angeles area, and the music industry is stepping up to help. On January 30, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The lineup includes big names like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. They'll be joined by

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen King's Oscars Cancellation Plea: A Controversial Call

Stephen King sparked debate by suggesting the Oscars should be canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. On the social platform Bluesky, he wrote, “Not voting in the Oscars this year. I think they should cancel them. No glitz while LA is on fire. ” The Academy, however, has no plans to cancel the M

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Flags Up for Trump's Big Day

In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for h

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Housing Crisis in California: A Tough Lesson from Recent Fires

California's housing market was already in a tight spot before the recent wildfires. Now, with tens of thousands of families evacuated and struggling to find rental homes, the situation is even tougher. The rental market in Los Angeles and other affected areas was already stretched thin, with vacanc

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smoke Killers: The Hidden Toll of L. A. Wildfires

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives so far, with 16 individuals losing their lives in the Eaton Fire alone. But the true cost of these fires may be much higher in the coming years, thanks to the deadly smoke they've produced. Experts warn that the health impacts of breathing in

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How to Watch, Who’s Nominated, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Get ready to watch the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2nd! This year, the ceremony is happening at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, but there's a twist. The Recording Academy is focusing on helping those affected by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires. You can catch the main event live on CB

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs and Wildfires: A Helping Hand or a PR Stunt?

Kelly Osbourne, known for her strong opinions, recently voiced concerns about celebrities using the LA wildfires as an opportunity for attention. In a video that was later taken down from Instagram and reposted on TikTok, she wondered if some celebrities were genuinely there to help or just to boost

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Dry Ground, Hot Winds: Southern California Faces Extreme Fire Danger

Southern California is on high alert due to dangerously dry conditions and gusty winds. Moisture levels are at record lows, making the region a tinderbox ready to ignite. This "weather whiplash" from wet to dry spells hasn't been seen since 1992-1993. Scientists warn that climate change may be ampli

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