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Jan 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fighting Fire with Tech: Southern California's New Approach to Wildfires

Southern California's wildfires have become more frequent and intense. This is due to climate change, which has made the region's weather conditions more extreme. The changes in weather are making the region more prone to wildfires, The two preceding years were unusually wet, which boosted the growt

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

Fast-Track Fire Scam: A Chief's Shady Dealings Unveiled

In a surprising turn of events, ex-FDNY chief Anthony Saccavino has admitted to being involved in a bribery scam. This isn't just a minor incident, but part of a larger scheme where top officials created a quicker "VIP lane" for fire inspections. Saccavino and his accomplice, Brian Cordasco, teamed

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Thursday's Big News: Israelis & Thais to Be Freed from Gaza

Israel has revealed the names of three people they hope to see freed in Gaza this Thursday. They include Arbel Yehud, 29, who was taken from her home, along with her partner Ariel Cunio. Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old grandfather, was also snatched from the same community. And Agam Berger, a 19-year-old

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Water Pump Mystery: Trump's Claims Face California’s Facts

President Trump caused a stir on Monday night with a claim on Truth Social that the military had entered California to turn on water pumps. He suggested that this action would send more water flowing from the Pacific Northwest. However, the state of California quickly responded with a statement of t

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Jan 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How Wildfires Are Reshaping the Show

This year's Grammy Awards in LA are looking a bit different. With wildfires burning through areas like the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, many music industry events have been canceled. Instead, companies like Universal Music Group and Spotify are using their resources to help those affected. The Gr

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Jan 28 2025LIFESTYLE

Fire Survivors: Irmo Family's Quick Thinking Saves Lives

In the chilly morning of Wednesday, an Irmo family found themselves in a real-life nightmare when their home caught fire. The blaze, believed to have started in a small crawlspace underneath the house, spread rapidly. Brady Davis, who was home at the time, recalled the terrifying moment. "I thought

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

5 Key Events: January 28 Updates

Wildfires in California updates The death toll from the recent wildfires in Southern California has risen to 29. Of these, 17 deaths are connected to the Eaton fire in Altadena, and 12 to the Palisades fire. A new lawsuit accuses an electrical spark from a utility transmission tower of starting the

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Jan 28 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mystery of Fire Blight in Korea: A Genomic Journey

Fire blight, a nasty bacterial disease that affects plants like apples and pears, is caused by a germ called Erwinia amylovora. This disease spreads fast and can kill the plants it infects. Korea first spotted this bacteria in 2015, and since then, it's been spreading across the country. Scientists

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

Wet Relief Arrives for Drought-Stricken Southwest

After enduring a dry spell that fueled deadly wildfires, Southern California and the Southwest are finally welcoming some much-needed rain. A slow-moving low-pressure system is spreading showers across the region, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. This system could bring the first significant rai

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

Protests Turn Deadly in Lebanon as Israeli Forces Delay Withdrawal

On Sunday, tension in southern Lebanon boiled over into violence. At least three people lost their lives and over 40 others were hurt when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters. These demonstrators, some waving Hezbollah flags, were trying to enter border villages. Their goal? To protest Israel's

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