As apocalyptic fires raged across Los Angeles for more than 24 hours, Mayor Karen Bass returned from a trip to Ghana to face a viral confrontation that may define her time in office, the Los Angeles Times reported. Upon disembarking from her flight, an Irish reporter pressed Bass with a...
Illegal Fireworks Suspected in Deadly Pacific Palisades Blaze
The Pacific Palisades community in Los Angeles, designated as one of California's most hazardous areas by state fire officials, had repeatedly raised concerns about illegal fireworks before disaster struck. According to San Francisco Chronicle reporting, residents of this fire-prone area frequently voiced their worries during community council meetings about teenagers...
As Crazy as It Sounds, Trump’s Approach to Foreign Policy Could Work
In a joint Los Angeles Times op-ed by Samuel Moyn and Trita Parsi, they say that Donald Trump’s first term displayed a clear rejection of international cooperation. They point out that withdrawals from agreements such as the Iran nuclear deal and Paris Climate Accords marked Trump's first presidency. His approach...
US Increases Bounty to $25M on Venezuelan’s Maduro
The U.S. has raised its reward to $25 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, coinciding with his inauguration for a third six-year term, the BBC reported. The ceremony drew condemnation from international leaders and opposition figures, who accused Maduro of undermining democracy. Additional rewards...
California’s New Insurance Rules Tested as Wildfires Ravage LA
California's new insurance rules face their first major test as devastating wildfires sweep through Los Angeles County. Two brush fires, one in Pacific Palisades and another near Pasadena, have destroyed over 1,000 structures and forced mass evacuations. The Palisades Fire alone could cause up to $10 billion in damages, according...
Trump and Obama Share Unexpected Moment at Carter Memorial
President-elect Trump and former President Obama shared a surprisingly friendly exchange at former President Carter's funeral, despite their long-standing rivalry. The two were seen chatting and laughing together at Washington National Cathedral before the service began. The funeral brought together all five living American presidents, including Trump, Obama, Biden, Clinton,...
Google to Track Every Device Starting February 16
Google is set to implement a new digital fingerprinting system across various devices, sparking privacy concerns. This move comes amidst ongoing tensions between tech giants over user data and search engine dominance. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office has warned that Google's new policy, set to take effect on February 16,...
Aubrey Plaza Responds to Husband Jeff Baena’s Death: ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’
Actress Aubrey Plaza has broken her silence regarding the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide Friday at age 47 near Hollywood Hills. "This is an unimaginable tragedy," stated Plaza and the Baena/Stern family through a release to the PA news agency. "We are deeply grateful...
Absent Reforms, Progressive Governance May Disappear Across the Globe
More than half of the world’s population voted last year, sending a clear message of frustration with left-leaning governments, Fareed Zakaria writes in The Washington Post. Across Europe, left-of-center parties hold power in only a few countries, and the European Parliament's main leftist group occupies just 136 of 720 seats....
Elon Musk Announces Algorithm Change to Reduce Negativity on X
Elon Musk has announced an upcoming "algorithm tweak" aimed at promoting more informative and entertaining content on the platform. The change comes in response to what Musk perceives as an excess of negativity being pushed on X. Algorithm tweak coming soon to promote more informational/entertaining content. We will publish the...