Southern California continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that have destroyed more than 12,000 buildings and claimed 25 lives. Harsh winds have fueled the fires, leaving millions of residents under evacuation orders and facing power outages.
The United States saw a notable rise in inflation last month, driven by spikes in energy and food costs. According to the Labor Department, prices in December increased by 2.9% compared to the same period a year earlier, up from 2.7% in November.
Donald Trumpis gearing up for what insiders are reportedly calling a “shock and awe” first day in the White House, signing scores of executive orders into force that will likely cover immigration, energy and trade policy. On top of that, people handed criminal convictions for their involvement in the January 6 riots are likely to be graced with pardons by the re-minted president. Trump isn’t the first to have a big first day in the president’s…
Powerful Santa Ana winds forecast for late Tuesday night are raising fears of worsening wildfires around Los Angeles, as the region remains on edge following devastating blazes that have already claimed at least 25 lives.
Donald Trump’s first days in office will be symbolically important and his actions will likely be a mixed bag of domestic and international policies. He will want to show voters that he means business while demonstrating America’s power abroad. Putting presidential executive orders to use To get things rolling quickly, Trump will depend on presidential executive orders, which are directives issued by the president. These orders bypass US Congress and can cover a range of…
Global health agency on chopping block as Republicans threaten to cut off funds FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is pushing to completely block U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO). Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, policy chair for the conservative House Freedom Caucus, introduced the bill on Tuesday and argued the international health body “doesn’t serve our interests and doesn’t deserve our money.” He also attacked WHO member countries’ current effort to…
A Department of Justice (DoJ) report claims that President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election had he not successfully been re-elected in 2024. The report, authored by Special Counsel Jack Smith, was submitted to Congress and states, “The admissible evidence was sufficient to obtain and sustain a conviction at trial.”
TikTok has strongly denied reports that China may allow the sale of its US operations to Elon Musk, labelling the claims as “pure fiction.” The statement came in response to a Bloomberg report suggesting that Chinese officials are considering the move if the US Supreme Court upholds a looming ban on the app.
Firefighters are entering a crucial phase in their week-long effort to combat deadly wildfires across Los Angeles. While crews are making progress, the National Weather Service has issued an alarming warning about dangerously high winds. Gusts could reach up to 70 mph, potentially worsening the fires or igniting new ones that could quickly spiral out of control.
California weather forecasters warn that strong Santa Ana winds, which fueled wildfires around Los Angeles, will pick up again this week. The winds, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph, are expected from Sunday night through Wednesday.
America’s most expensive natural disasters in recent decades Over the last several decades, various types of natural disasters have wreaked havoc around the U.S., but which cataclysms have cost the most? The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) lists hundreds of costly disasters that occurred from 1980 through 2024. “The U.S. has sustained 403 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1…
Mayorkas extends deportation shield for eye-popping number of immigrants ahead of Trump admin The Biden administration on Friday announced the extension of deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals from a slew of countries, just weeks before the incoming Trump administration is expected to launch a historic deportation operation.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Venezuela, Sudan and Ukraine for an additional 18…
The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to at least ten, the authorities said, even as new fires continued to spring up. US President Joe Biden pledged extra federal funds and resources to deal with “the most… devastating fire in California’s history.” News of the growing toll, announced late Thursday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, came as swaths of the United States’ second-largest city lay in ruins. A vast…
In an exclusive interview with USA Today, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump in a potential re-election bid. However, the 82-year-old acknowledged uncertainty about whether he would have had the stamina to serve another four-year term.
Germany and France have issued strong warnings to Donald Trump regarding his remarks about potentially seizing Greenland, Denmark’s autonomous territory, by force.
Residents in the Hollywood Hills have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to tear through Los Angeles, posing an “immediate threat to life,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Officials have declared the area legally closed to the public.
United Airlines passenger that landed at LAX recalls harrowing bird’s-eye view A United Airlines passenger recalled the moment he caught a bird’s-eye view of the raging wildfires engulfing the Los Angeles area, describing the sight as “Mordor from ‘Lord of the Rings’.” Mark Viniello told Fox News Digital that he was aboard his flight from Denver to Burbank on Tuesday night when passengers were informed before takeoff that the plane would be rerouted to Los…
Three life-threatening fires are destroying homes as they race across Los Angeles County, the largest of which — in the Pacific Palisades — has left tens of thousands of people under evacuation orders.
California wildfires force thousands to evacuate Los Angeles Around 30,000 Los Angeles residents were issued with evacuation orders on Tuesday after fast-moving wildfires accelerated by fierce winds threatened over 13,000 structures. Firefighters were battling to contain the blazes in the hills and forests close to up-market neighbourhoods such as Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu — home to hundreds of celebrities and prominent people. ‘Many structures destroyed’ by wildfire in LA suburbs No injuries have…
President-elect Donald Trump has again floated the idea of the U.S. taking over Canada and Greenland, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned, ending his nine-year tenure.
A powerful winter storm has claimed at least five lives across the United States, bringing widespread school closures, travel disruptions, and significant power outages.
Mental health disorders are on the rise in the military in a shocking revelation by the Department of Defense (DoD) that says Mental health disorders attributed to more service member hospital stays than any other ailment. Which implies the DoD aren’t doing enough for the wellbeing of the US military staff. Since 2019 almost 600,000 military personnel have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. In 2023, active-duty service members experiencing a mental health disorder…
President Joe Biden is planning an $8 billion arms shipment to Israel, the US Department of State told the BBC. The proposed sale, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, requires approval from House and Senate committees.
Over 60 million Americans in more than 30 states are facing a massive winter storm, potentially delivering the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures seen in over a decade.
An unflinching 71 year old woman fends off violent attack by 4 teen girls. The 71-year-old woman gave a group of would-be teen muggers a taste of their own medicine when they tried to mug the senior on her way to church on New Year’s Day. The gutsy straphanger fought off the four female teens as they punched and stomped on her during the botched robbery on the New York City subway system, the latest…
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