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Extreme winds complicate LA wildfire containment efforts

24 dead, thousands displaced, extreme winds complicate containment efforts amid $150 billion damage estimates

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9 months ago

January 14, 2025

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24 dead, thousands displaced, extreme winds complicate containment efforts amid $150 billion damage estimates

Dangerously high winds are expected to return to Los Angeles on Monday, hampering containment efforts of two significant wildfires.

These fires have resulted in at least 24 deaths and devastated land equivalent to Washington, D.C.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, forecasting Santa Ana winds of 50 to 70 miles per hour from Monday through Wednesday.

Fire crews managed to halt the fires’ spread overnight but are anticipating worsening conditions with the forecasted winds.

Los Angeles City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has described the situation as serious.

Officials are positioning firefighting resources in high-risk areas, particularly around the Palisades and Eaton fires, the largest currently burning.

More than 8,500 fire personnel are working to combat these wildfires.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone noted that fire crews are better prepared this week, having learned from last week’s rapid fire growth under similar conditions.

However, he cautioned that containment remains uncertain.

The current death toll stands at 24, with over 12,000 structures reported as damaged or destroyed.

Search efforts for missing individuals continue, with deputies discovering human remains in areas affected by the Eaton fire.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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