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Palisades fire victims sue LA water department over water supply issues
More than a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades wildfire are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for water supply failures, which they say contributed to the devastation. The lawsuit comes as the utility company and elected officials face scrutiny for their handling of the deadly fires that destroyed as many as… -
Gov. Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over DEI conference
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is determined to enforce the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. Abbott threatened to remove Texas A&M President Mark Welsh after a conservative activist claimed the university may be violating the ban by attending a conference that only allows minorities to participate. Christopher Rufo,… -
Bias Breakdown: Was LA wildfire response failed policy or politicized?
California officials are facing intense scrutiny in the wake of the devastating wildfires that broke out in Los Angeles, causing widespread destruction. The fires, which resulted in the loss of dozens of lives and thousands of homes, have sparked a wave of criticism directed at key figures, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov.… -
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration
The three wealthiest men in the world, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, will be at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. An official involved in planning the event told NBC News the trio of billionaires will have a prominent spot at the ceremony, seated together on the platform with other notable guests, including Trump’s cabinet… -
European power prices jump amid decrease in wind energy generation
Power prices in Europe are climbing as poor conditions for renewable energy coincide with heightened heating demand brought on by cold weather across the region. Germany and the U.K. have experienced significant price increases, with German electricity costs rising 12% to nearly $126 per megawatt-hour and U.K. prices jumping 14% to over $133 per megawatt-hour,… -
Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks for Wi-Fi and power as wildfires ravage LA
As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is stepping in to support recovery efforts with a donation of Cybertrucks. Musk has outfitted the electric trucks with his company’s Starlink satellite internet service, allowing the vehicles to broadcast Wi-Fi to first responders in areas affected by the fires. In addition to… -
Iran and Ukraine offering US help to put out wildfires in Los Angeles
Offers of help are coming from unlikely nations as wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles, California, which have scorched tens of thousands of acres. The latest assistance offers are coming from U.S. adversary Iran and war-torn ally Ukraine. Both nations are offering to send firefighters to Los Angeles as crews continue to battle wildfires… -
Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire
California’s second-largest utility is accused of starting the Eaton Fire, one of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have collectively claimed at least 24 lives and displaced tens of thousands. Jeremy Gursey, a Los Angeles resident, filed a lawsuit this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleging that Southern California Edison’s equipment ignited the… -
US House bill OKs Trump talks with Denmark over Greenland purchase
President-elect Donald Trump’s allies in Congress are working to deliver on his vow to make Greenland part of the United States. Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee introduced a bill on Monday, Jan. 13, to allow Trump to enter into talks with Denmark over purchasing the arctic island on his first day in office. The… -
Another Chinese app rises in popularity in the US as TikTok ban looms
With a TikTok ban possibly hitting the United States in less than a week, another Chinese social media app is quickly gaining traction. Xiaohongshu, known as “RedNote” in English, surged to the top spot among free apps in the Apple App Store on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The app launched in 2013 and has 300 million… -
MSNBC president steps down, Maddow returns to anchor desk for Trump return
Amid falling ratings since the November presidential election, MSNBC is shaking things up before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. The network announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, that President Rashida Jones is stepping down but will stay on in an advisory role through March. Jones said she is stepping down to “pursue other opportunities.”… -
‘In position to wreak havoc’: FBI director warns of China threat before retirement
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray called China’s cyber capabilities “the defining threat of our generation” during an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Wray warned that China has already infiltrated critical U.S. infrastructure, including water treatment plants, the electrical grid, natural gas pipelines and telecommunications. Wray explained that China has “pre-positioned” malware within these systems. “There’s… -
Denmark, Greenland call for meeting with Trump to strengthen US ties
U.S. relations with Greenland under the second term of President-elect Donald Trump are already taking a new shape. In December, Trump posted on Truth Social, expressing interest in buying the island, a move that sparked immediate reactions. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the idea of the island “being for sale,” as did Denmark’s leadership,…
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