Trump taps ex-SEC chair to serve as US attorney for Southern District of New York
President-elect Trump announced Thursday that former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton will become U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. This role is considered by legal experts to be one of the most powerful positions in the Department of Justice. President Trump: “Jay is a highly respected business leader, lawyer […]
‘I have lost everything’: southern Africa battles hunger amid historic drought | Global development
Emmanuel Himunga walked through a dry field and picked up nearly white corn stalks. The 61-year-old chieftain of Shakumbira, a predominantly agricultural town of about 7,000 people about 110 miles west of Zambia's capital Lusaka, has experienced drought before. However, since 2010, it has been held once every three to four years instead of once […]
Naked man found living in crawl space under elderly woman’s home in Southern California
A naked man was arrested by police after he was found hiding in the basement of a 93-year-old woman's home in El Sereno, California, early Friday morning. Isaac Betancourt, 27, is believed to have been living in the basement of his home for nearly six months, but he won't go down without a fight. Los […]
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Fire officials said Sunday they battled fierce winds to rescue people from a Southern California wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate, destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67 others. did. Crews have increased containment of the wildfire in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, to 31% from 26% Sunday morning. The size of the […]
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Firefighters in Southern California made progress in extinguishing a wildfire that destroyed 132 structures, most of them homes, but were forced to sort through the remains of charred homes as they were fanned by strong winds that began to weaken Friday. Some were able to return to do so. Marianne Belote returned to a hillside […]
132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
Wildfires in southern California have destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday, and the fierce winds are expected to subside. The fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County and has grown to approximately 32 square miles with a 5% containment rate. The cause has not been determined. […]
‘Now’s the time’: Trump victory has Biden admin bracing for migrant surge at southern border
The Biden administration has announced a possible surge of migrants at the southern border ahead of the looming Trump administration, amid concerns that migrants will try to enter the U.S. before President-elect Trump enacts strict border controls. It is reported that she is preparing for sex. After more than three years of historic surges that […]
Southern California wildfires driven by Santa Ana winds burn 15K acres
Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are raising the threat of the most severe wildfires in years across Southern California. Unrelenting wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph have created the perfect storm, leading to rapid fire spread and widespread evacuations. These conditions led to a devastating wildfire explosion in Ventura County on Wednesday. […]
Mercedes-Benz crashes through roof of Southern California home after ‘elderly’ driver loses control
A driver was injured when a car crashed into the roof of a home in suburban Los Angeles Sunday night, authorities said. The car, a white Mercedes-Benz sedan, veered off the road and crashed into the Killeen family's Rancho Palos Verdes home, leaving a large hole in the roof. “There was a car in our […]
Biden-Harris Admin Caps Off Four Fiscal Years With Roughly 8.5 Million Southern Border Migrant Encounters
Roughly 8.5 million migrants were encountered along the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden-Harris White House's four fiscal years, making the true cost of the border crisis under the administration more clear. In September, the final month of fiscal year 2024, 101,790 migrants were encountered at the southern border. According to The data was released by […]