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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Drops: Jobs Data Dash Rate Cut Hopes

US stocks took a nosedive on Friday after a surprisingly strong jobs report for December. The Dow plummeted by 697 points, closing at 41, 938, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices fell by 1. 5% and 1. 6%, respectively. All three indices ended the week in the red. The economy added 256, 000 jobs las

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Tragic Loss: Inspiring Speaker Rory Sykes Falls Victim to LA Wildfires

In a heartbreaking turn of events, Rory Sykes, a former child actor and inspirational speaker from Australia, lost his life during the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Rory, who was 32, was known for overcoming his disabilities, including being born blind and living with cerebral palsy. His sto

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Jan 11 2025SCIENCE

The JPL Stands Strong Amidst LA's Raging Infernos

Imagine a place where the future of space exploration is shaped—the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This hub, funded by NASA and managed by Caltech, has dodged the wrath of the wildfires plaguing Los Angeles. The Eaton fire, ravaging areas like Altadena near the San Gabriel Mountains, has fortunate

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Changes Course: New LA Areas Ordered to Evacuate

As the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles took a sudden turn northeast, new evacuation orders were issued for parts of Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley foothills on Friday night. This shift in the fire's direction prompted a swift response from local authorities. "The fire has seen a significant fl

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Khloe Kardashian Blasts LA Mayor Amid Wildfire Crisis

As wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles, Khloe Kardashian has taken to social media to express her displeasure with LA Mayor Karen Bass. The 40-year-old reality TV star didn't mince words, calling Bass a "joke" on Instagram. This reaction comes shortly after Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley ad

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Trump Faces Unique Legal Moment: No Jail in Hush Money Case

Former President Donald Trump, aiming to reclaim the White House, made legal history on Friday. He became the first U. S. president or major presidential candidate to be found guilty of a felony. A judge in New York decided against jailing him or imposing a fine, clearing the way for his potential s

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Jan 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

California Faces Massive Cleanup After Wildfires

After the flames die down in Los Angeles County, another daunting task awaits: clearing away hazardous debris from the destruction. We're talking about tons of rubble, a mix of toxic substances, and precious belongings. This might be one of the most challenging cleanup operations the country has eve

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Jan 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Meghan and Harry Step In: Helping Wildfire Victims in LA

In the midst of the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, an unlikely duo made a surprise appearance to offer support. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, showed up at the Pasadena Convention Center, which had been turned into an evacuation site. They were there to

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Dissecting the Link: Amino Acids, Genes, and Obesity

Ever pondered how your diet might influence your genes? Well, recent findings dived into that exact question! Scientists checked out how amino acids—particularly branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and aromatic amino acids (AAAs)—might boss around the leptin and FTO genes in people's fat tissue. This

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

LA Mayor Bass Faces Heat Amidst Historic Wildfires

Imagine a city on fire, literally. That's what happened in Los Angeles this week as massive wildfires burned through thousands of acres. Mayor Karen Bass was thousands of miles away in Ghana for a presidential inauguration. By the time she returned home, the fires had destroyed more than 10, 000 str

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