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Water is becoming a major issue in the Southern California fires.

As crews battled the wildfire in Pacific Palisades, they put so much strain on the water system that the fire hydrants ran dry.

The fires have also fed ash into the water supply, leading to a boil order notice.
Fire hydrants ran dry in Pacific Palisades as a major wildfire raged
Janisse Quiñones, CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said the fight to contain the flames has put immense strain on the system.
www.npr.org
January 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Fernanda Torres was a surprise win, taking home her first Golden Globe for best female actor in a drama motion picture for “I’m Still Here.” She told the red carpet ahead of the awards that she was the second Brazilian to be nominated, her mother Fernanda Montenegro being the first. cnn.it/3DIPxFO
January 6, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
A Pulitzer winner quits 'Washington Post' after a cartoon on Bezos is killed
Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after an editor rejected her sketch satirizing tech chiefs, including the Post's owner and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
www.npr.org
January 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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The suspect in the New Year’s Day truck attack on Bourbon Street acted as a lone wolf when he slammed his vehicle into a crowd, killing 14 and injuring dozens of others, the FBI said Thursday.
New Orleans rampage suspect acted as lone wolf, FBI says
The suspect in the New Year’s Day truck attack on Bourbon Street acted as a lone wolf when he slammed his vehicle into a crowd, killing 14 and injuring dozens of others, the FBI said Thursday.
www.wwno.org
January 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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The International Longshoremen’s Association— the 47,000-member union that represents cargo handlers at every major Eastern US and Gulf Coast port — is threatening to walk off the job on Jan. 15 as its leaders seek new protections from automation
Why US Port Workers Are Threatening to Strike, Again
There's a new deadline over automation: Jan. 15.
www.bloomberg.com
January 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Breaking News: One person is dead and at least seven people are injured after a Cybertruck exploded outside of a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, the police said.
1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
At least seven people were injured, the authorities said. Videos posted to social media appeared to show a vehicle engulfed in flames outside the lobby’s entrance.
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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One of the old roads in the park. They're not on the maps, but it's a nice surprise when you do bump into them. This stretch was filled with Lupine so.....
January 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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January 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Pray for those in New Orleans, Louisiana who were victimized in this incident. A tragedy to kick off the new year 🙏
a candle with white roses and the words may the lord bring you peace and comfort on the bottom
ALT: a candle with white roses and the words may the lord bring you peace and comfort on the bottom
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January 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary
Roberts warns against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with Trump looms | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donal...
www.cnn.com
December 31, 2024 at 11:36 PM
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Jimmy Carter in 2015 on the role of money in American politics: "It violates the essence of what made America a great country in its political system. Now it’s just an oligarchy, with unlimited political bribery."

Spot on.
December 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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A US government fund created to compensate thousands of people scammed by the late Bernie Madoff in history’s biggest Ponzi scheme is making its final batch of payments — and it has now made up nearly all of their losses
Bernie Madoff’s victims have now recovered 94% of their losses | CNN Business
A US government fund to help compensate thousands of people scammed by the late Bernie Madoff in the biggest Ponzi scheme in history is making its final batch of payments.
www.cnn.com
December 31, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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Untreated water enthusiasts swear by natural springs, or “raw water.” Many of them are part of the so-called health freedom movement, which opposes vaccine mandates, pasteurized milk and other government public health interventions.
‘Raw Water’ Devotees Swear by Natural Springs, Despite the Risks
Untreated water enthusiasts swear by natural springs. Their movement has parallels with raw milk drinkers and vaccine skeptics.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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In his small Georgia hometown, Jimmy Carter was always far more than a state governor or this country’s commander in chief. He was a neighbor, a friend.
Quiet reflections on a homegrown president from the folks in Plains
In his small Georgia hometown, Jimmy Carter was always far more than a state governor or this country’s commander in chief. He was a neighbor, a friend.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 31, 2024 at 4:16 PM
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Here’s what to do, see and eat to ring in 2025 in New York City.
New Year’s Eve in New York: What to Do, See and Eat
Whether you brave Times Square, pop into a drag show or snuggle up in a heated igloo, we have you covered for this year’s countdown.
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest crackdown on women’s rights since they took power in August 2021.
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women | CNN
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in Afghanistan employing women, the latest crackdown on women’s rights since they took power in August 2021.
www.cnn.com
December 31, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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Breaking news: Jimmy Carter’s funeral to be held Jan. 9 inside the Washington National Cathedral. He will then be buried in Plains, Georgia.
What we know about Jimmy Carter’s Jan. 9 funeral at the National Cathedral
The Carter Center said the body will lie in state at the Capitol, and President Joe Biden ordered much of the federal government to shut down Jan. 9.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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Police are searching for a burglar who stole more than £10 million ($12.5 million) worth of bespoke jewelry in north-west London in what is thought to be one of the biggest thefts from a British home.
More than $12 million worth of jewelry and Hermes bags stolen from London home | CNN
Police are searching for a burglar who stole more than £10 million ($12.5 million) worth of bespoke jewelry in north-west London in what is thought to be one of the biggest thefts from a British home.
www.cnn.com
December 30, 2024 at 11:41 PM
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Bob Kennedy should never be confirmed. Agreed?

We are so close to 10,000 letters sent to Senators against Kennedy. Help us get there:
Tell your Senators: Oppose Kennedy for Health and Human Services Secretary
Please contact Congress now!
actionnetwork.org
December 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM