‘Large scale’ ICE raid to hit L.A. soon, internal documents show
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Here are our rankings of the all-time Grammy winners
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Incarcerated firefighters offer aid battling L.A. blazes, find career
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Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires | Water News
California’s Los Angeles continues to grapple with the wildfires that broke out on January 7. The wildfires, which have killed 24 people, are presenting a…
Sobering advice from two experts on how to prevent similiar fires
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Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires? | Climate Crisis News
The “Pyrocene” is upon us. At least, that is the theory which was first introduced by fire historian Stephen Pyne in a 2015 essay. United…
2024 was brutal for Los Angeles restaurant closures
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Have some down time? Check out the revamped L.A. Times games
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What climate records were broken in 2024? | Climate News
This year, 2024, is set to become the hottest on record, surpassing the previous high in 2023, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change…
Tortoises are bouncing back thanks to Marine base conservation effort
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In the dark: How rolling blackouts have transformed life in Ecuador | Drought News
As Ecuador’s historic drought continues, power cuts may persist until April, said Jorge Luis Hidalgo, an energy consultant. For decades, experts have urged authorities to…
Disneyland OKs state’s largest wage theft settlement with workers
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Kenya’s devastating drought is the worst in 40 years | Climate Crisis
Drought in Kenya has reached dramatic levels, with millions of people affected by the lack of water and food. This phenomenon, which until a few…
Saudi-hosted UN talks fail to produce deal to tackle global drought | Drought News
A future global drought regime is now planned to be completed at COP17 in Mongolia in 2026.The 12-day meeting of parties to the United Nations…
U.S. TikTok ban is nearing after another court defeat
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Yoga in a pill? Research might bring about prescription calmness
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Sexual assault allegations surface against Trump’s defense pick
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New York City issues first drought warning in two decades
The sky Is lit in red, orange and blue colors behind One World Trade Center and the Manhattan Skyline just before sunrise in New York…
Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires | Climate News
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.Ecuador has declared a 60-day state of…
Plan to shutter Aliso Canyon gas facility isn’t moving fast enough
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