Hughes Fire in Castaic, California Burns Over 9,400 Acres, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Castaic Community Faces Rapidly Expanding Blaze Amid Extreme Conditions A fast-moving wildfire erupted Wednesday morning north of Castaic, engulfing over 9,400 acres in a matter of hours and prompting widespread evacuations as Southern California grapples with yet another bout of severe fire conditions. The Hughes Fire ignited near Lake Hughes Road shortly before 11 a.m. […]
TikTok Goes Offline in the U.S. Ahead of Federal Ban (Live Updates)
UPDATE: 1-19 10:54 EST U.S. Speaker Says They Will ‘Enforce Law’, Keep TikTok Shut Down United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Sunday dispelled the notion that President-elect Donald Trump would bring TikTok back early in his second term without the company’s willingness to sell to a U.S.-based owner. “I think we will […]
Los Angeles County Wildfires Among Costliest Natural Disasters in U.S. History
The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County continue to rage, with early projections already indicating that this disaster could rank among the most financially devastating natural disasters in U.S. history. Since igniting on Tuesday, the catastrophic blazes have claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures, obliterating entire neighborhoods, many […]
Jack Smith Resigns as Special Counsel Amid Legal Battle Over His Final Report
Special Counsel Jack Smith has officially resigned from the Department of Justice (DOJ) as of Friday, marking the end of his tenure that oversaw investigations into former President Donald Trump. Smith’s resignation was disclosed in a recent court filing, as the DOJ faces a legal standoff concerning the release of Smith’s comprehensive report on Trump’s […]
Incident Blocks I-85 Northbound in Greenville; Alleged Bomb Threat Under Investigation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has reported a significant traffic incident causing extensive delays on I-85 Northbound near Exit 44 at White Horse Road in Greenville. The incident, which occurred Thursday evening, has led to the complete closure of all northbound lanes as of 5:25 p.m. Preliminary information suggests that the delays stem […]
U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to Six-Month High, Threatening Housing Market Recovery
Mortgage rates in the United States reached their highest level in six months, raising concerns that a recent uptick in home sales may be short-lived. Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.91%, up from 6.85% the previous week. This is the highest rate since early […]
Biden to Permanently Ban New Offshore Drilling in Some U.S. Coastal Waters
President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree that would permanently ban new offshore oil and gas development in select U.S. coastal waters, solidifying protections for environmentally sensitive marine areas during the final weeks of his presidency. The executive order, expected to be announced within days, would block the sale of new drilling rights […]
Tesla Reports First Annual Delivery Decline Amid Intensifying EV Competition
Tesla released its fourth-quarter vehicle production and delivery report on Thursday, revealing the first annual decline in deliveries in the company’s history. Tesla delivered 1.81 million vehicles in 2023, with 484,507 deliveries in Q4, a shortfall compared to analysts’ expectations. Q4 Delivery Numbers Fall Short of Projections The reported figures missed consensus estimates from analysts. […]
Montenegro Gunman Kills 12, Including Two Children, Before Taking Own Life
A tragic shooting rampage unfolded in the western Montenegrin town of Cetinje on Wednesday, leaving at least 12 people dead, including two children, and injuring four others. The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Aco Martinović, took his own life after being surrounded by police, officials confirmed on Thursday. A Violent Day in Cetinje The violence began […]
South Korea Raids Jeju Air Offices Amid Probe Into Deadly Plane Crash
South Korean police have raided Muan International Airport, the offices of Jeju Air, and a regional aviation authority as part of an investigation into the deadliest air disaster in the country’s history. The Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency confirmed the “search and seizure operation” took place on Thursday morning. The raids coincide with ongoing international investigations, […]