Southern California is gearing up for a big weather event that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous waves to the coast. A strong storm system is expected to hit the region over the weekend, with the most intense impacts occurring from Sunday into Monday. The weather forecast starts off
Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending
Brazil is considering a major shift in how investment funds are managed. The country's finance chief wants the central bank to take charge of overseeing these funds. This change could make the financial system more stable and secure. The idea came up after a bank called Banco Master SA ran into tro
Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,
Southern California's waterways might soon see less protection. The EPA is redefining what counts as "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. This change could mean more pollution in the region's flood control channels, which might no longer be seen as protected waters. The EPA's ne
Southern Africa is in the grip of a severe flooding crisis. Over 100 people have lost their lives in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe due to relentless heavy rains. The downpours have been ongoing for weeks, causing widespread devastation. In South Africa, the situation is dire. Army helicopt
Southern California's emergency services are facing a growing problem: fake calls, known as swatting, are wasting precious time and resources. These hoax calls trick police into sending SWAT teams to non-existent crises, causing real fear and disruption. Students, like Sabrina Wong from Blair High
Southern California has been enjoying unusually warm weather, making it feel like summer. The inland areas of Orange County saw temperatures soaring into the mid-80s on January 14th, which is about 15 degrees higher than what's normal for this time of year. Even the coastal areas were warmer than us
Southern Colorado is in for a chilly night, with temperatures dropping into the 30s. The winds will calm down as the evening progresses, and the area will stay dry. The forecast for Tuesday suggests a mild day, with temperatures reaching the 50s and low 60s. However, a breeze will be present throug
Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, strongly criticized the U. S. for its recent military actions in Venezuela. He stated that the U. S. had crossed a line that should not be crossed. Lula believes that these actions are a serious threat to Venezuela's independence and set a dangerous exa
