LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles authorities on Wednesday warned against looting as deadly wildfires raged in the area. “During this emergency, we have all seen individuals targeting vulnerable communities with home burglaries and looting,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Berger. during a press conference in the morning. “This is completely unacceptable,” she added. “You'll […]
Joe Biden Uses Carter’s Funeral to Warn Against ‘Hate’ and ‘Abuse of Power’
President Joe Biden on Thursday politicized former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and warned the nation against “hate” and “abuse of power.” Biden's comments, made while President-elect Donald Trump was sitting in the audience, were unintentionally ironic. Mr. Biden's allies sought to imprison Mr. Trump, bankrupt him, remove him from the ballot and render him politically […]
California fast food restaurant owners warn that hiking $20 minimum wage will ‘cripple’ them
Hundreds of fast food restaurant owners in California have criticized a proposal to raise the minimum wage beyond $20 an hour passed last year, saying it would “paralyze” small businesses struggling to survive. warned. labor union Representatives of fast food workers have asked the state's Democratic-led Fast Food Council. Raise the minimum wage to $20.70 […]
Israeli officials warn strike on Iran nuclear sites would be ‘extremely hard’ — but confident Trump would stand by Jewish state
TEL AVIV, Israel — Iran's nuclear facilities are “extremely” difficult for Israeli forces to attack, defense officials tell the Post, and the Jewish state is prepared to take such drastic steps if authorities deem it necessary. He added that there is. Donald Trump is not opposed to that possibility. Israel has been at war with […]
CA Law Requires Gun Dealers to Warn Customers About Dangers of Guns
A California law that went into effect on January 1, 2025 requires licensed gun dealers to warn customers about the dangers of gun ownership. USA Today reported The law, AB 1596, “requires firearms dealers to provide consumers with a pamphlet covering the reasons for and risks of firearm ownership.” In the warning, dealers are supposed […]
What is ‘toasted skin syndrome’? Experts warn heating pads can cause skin damage
Heating blankets and heating pads may keep you warm during the cold winter months, but experts warn of potential dangers. Exposure to too high a temperature can cause significant skin damage, or a condition called toasted skin syndrome. New skin care trend has people rubbing cow fat on their faces: dermatologists react Several heating blanket […]
Victorian bushfires: firefighters warn against travel in ‘critical part of the day’ as extreme conditions develop | Bushfires
Authorities are evacuating people from areas in central and central Victoria as dangerous fires ravage several states in the southeast. Hot, dry weather blanketed much of Victoria, south-west New South Wales and much of eastern South Australia, with extreme fan fire danger and damaging winds on Thursday. Early on Thursday afternoon, Victoria Control Center spokesperson […]
Received a package from an unknown sender? Experts warn of new ‘brushing’ scam — here’s how to protect yourself this Christmas
Do not ignore this warning. As holiday gifts continue to arrive on people's doorsteps this season, unsuspecting shoppers may find themselves receiving packages they never ordered. In a scam known as “brushing,” cybercriminals ship packages without a return address that include a QR code and ask confused recipients to scan the code to reveal who […]
Universities warn international students to come back to campus before Trump inauguration
More than a dozen U.S. universities have issued guidance urging international students to return to campus in time for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20th. President Trump has repeatedly threatened to launch a mass deportation effort if he returns to office, including potentially stripping the status of many people currently in the country legally. […]
Republicans from hurricane-ravaged states warn against stripping disaster aid from spending bill
Senate Republicans from areas affected by hurricanes and other storms are seeking relief from emergency spending bills that are suddenly in disarray after President-elect Trump harshly criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s plan. It warns those involved in the negotiations not to strip away disaster funds. Several Republican senators have indicated they would hold up […]