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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Fire's Impact on Rent Prices in LA: A Sudden Surge

LA's rental market is seeing a sudden boost in prices due to the recent fires devastating homes. For instance, a furnished Bel Air home's listed price jumped from $15, 900 to $29, 500 per month in just a few months. Real estate agent Fiora Aston mentioned dozens of displaced families contacting her,

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

How T-Mobile is Helping L. A. Wildfire Victims

In the aftermath of California's wildfires, T-Mobile has stepped up to lend a helping hand. Their store on 1318 Huntington Dr. , South Pasadena, CA 91030, is now a hub for free Wi-Fi and round-the-clock device charging. You don't need to be a T-Mobile customer to use these services. The company is a

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Assessing Bedside Chest X-Rays: A New Technique for Image Quality

In the world of medicine, blurry X-ray images can lead to misdiagnoses. One way to fix this is by using a method called Virtual Grid (VG), which helps to reduce the blur caused by scattered X-rays. Researchers created a system to evaluate the quality of bedside chest X-rays using VG. They started by

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Why Won't My USB Charger Work in a Hotel?

Imagine you're on a trip and want to charge your Apple Watch. You plug it into a USB port on a hotel lamp, but after hours, it's still not charged. What gives? A reader from Galveston faced this issue and reached out for answers. USB charging isn't as simple as it seems. You might think all USB por

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

The Future of Crypto Regulation: A Security Perspective

As the political landscape in Washington, D. C. , shifts, many expect new crypto laws to be passed. But what about the cybersecurity aspects of these regulations? Cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ethereum, have a dedicated following in the U. S. , with 17% of adults having traded in crypto. Y

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Blue Origin's New Glenn: A Giant Leap Toward Space Competition

After 25 years, Blue Origin is ready for a major milestone: launching its first orbital rocket, New Glenn. This massive, 320-foot rocket aims to send satellites into space and is set to take off from Cape Canaveral on Monday. The launch was delayed due to sea weather conditions, pushing it from Sund

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Watch Out for Wildfire Scams and Price Gouging

As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has a clear message: no to price gouging and scams. He warns that jacking up prices for must-have items like fuel, water, and shelter during crises is against the law. Businesses can't hike prices more than 10% above what th

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Jan 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Leaks and Launches: A Week in Review

This week has been buzzing with tech news! We've got leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the global launch of the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and updates on the One UI 7 beta. Plus, Qualcomm has sent a cryptic message to Samsung, and wireless charging is getting a boost with Qi2. Let's dive in!

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

NC's New Governor Kicks Off Term with TV Speech Due to Winter Weather

You might be wondering, what's special about North Carolina's new governor, Josh Stein? Well, he's having a unique start to his term. Instead of the usual outdoor inauguration ceremony in Raleigh, he's giving a televised speech indoors. Why the change? Blame it on the winter weather! Snow, sleet, an

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

China's Uneven Green Push: A City-by-City Breakdown

China's urban areas are stepping up their game when it comes to cutting greenhouse gases. A recent study took a look at how well cities are using their resources to reduce their carbon footprint between 2010 and 2022. The results? Things are looking up, with efficiency jumping from 0. 555 in 2010 to

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