When Los Angeles faced devastating wildfires, celebrities stepped up to offer support. Jamie Lee Curtis was the first to pledge a generous $1 million from her family foundation. Jennifer Garner, who lost friends to the fires, volunteered with Chef José Andrés's World Central Kitchen to help her comm
An Ohio Congressman, Warren Davidson, suggests halting disaster relief for California until the state changes its forest management practices. He argues this during a discussion about federal aid needed to prevent a government shutdown. In 2025, a relief act allocated $110 billion for hurricane-hit
Wildfires have turned the Los Angeles region into a disaster zone. Thousands of acres burned, structures destroyed, and people displaced. The government stepped in to help, and so did people from around the world. But how can you make a real difference without falling victim to scams? Long-term hel
Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people
Imagine this: over half the world's population carries a tiny, spiral-shaped bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). While it's well-known, its impact on people with severe obesity getting a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still a bit of a myster
You know how some people with serious mental health issues often turn to religion or superstitions? Well, there's no clear rulebook for mental health professionals on how to handle this. A recent survey in Thailand asked these experts about their thoughts and advice. The survey found that many ment
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
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
When wildfires hit Southern California, the NBA had to press pause on some big games. The Lakers and Clippers had two Saturday matches postponed: Lakers vs. Spurs at Crypto. com Arena and Clippers vs. Hornets at Intuit Dome. The league wants to make sure no emergency resources are taken away from fi
In Los Angeles County, several wildfires have sprung up, forcing nearly 200, 000 people to evacuate. Celebrities and billionaires, some of whom have lost their homes or had to evacuate, are donating money and supplies to relief efforts. Disney has pledged $15 million to organizations like the Americ
