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Trump says Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal

The US president says the two sides have agreed on first phase of a plan to end two years of a devastating war in Gaza.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 8 minutes ago

Live - Live: Hamas, Israel agree to a ceasefire, Trump announces

This comes as the Turkish FM teases imminent Gaza ceasefire announcement

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

US president said that Hamas would release Israeli captives 'very soon' and that Israeli forces would 'withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 13 minutes ago

ISRAEL, HAMAS AGREE ON GAZA CEASEFIRE DEAL

Gaza ceasefire breakthrough announced on third day of talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh.

Aljazeera - World - 16 minutes ago

Officials say Pacific Palisades arson suspect 'maliciously' set deadly fire

Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports on the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht on 'Special Report.'

Fox News - Politics - 17 minutes ago

Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump says -- Yesterday

Pressure on Hamas to disarm is biggest sticking point in Gaza deal with Israel, source says

The Globe and Mail - World - 17 minutes ago

Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal

US envoy Steve Witkoff, president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Qatar prime minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief gather in Egypt

Irish Times - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

Bill Burr Fires Back at Critics of His Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance

The veteran comedy superstar “doesn’t give a f***” what anyone thinks of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia: “If it affects my career, I've been to LAX enough in my life, I'll f***ing sit home for a little bit.”

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 51 minutes ago

Trump says Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza ceasefire plan

Despite growing optimism of an agreement, Israel continues to strike Gaza, killing eight people in 24 hours.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 56 minutes ago

Los Angeles firefighters lacked resources in initial attack on Palisades fire, report says

The challenges that firefighters faced during the Palisades fire included an ineffective process for recalling firefighters who were off-duty and fire chiefs with little to no experience handling a major incident.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 hour ago

Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump says

Pressure on Hamas to disarm is biggest sticking point in Gaza deal with Israel, source says

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Burn notice -- Deadly Palisades Fire set 'maliciously' by firebug who created AI-image of dystopian burned city: feds

The suspect is accused of sparking January’s raging inferno that devastated more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy coastal enclave.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Deadly Palisades Fire set 'maliciously' by firebug who created AI-image of dystopian burned city: feds

The suspect is accused of sparking January’s raging inferno that devastated more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy coastal enclave.

New York Post - US News - 1 hour ago

Suspect Behind Palisades Fire Donated to Biden 2020 Campaign

The suspect behind the Palisades fire in the Los Angeles area reportedly donated to former President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 hour ago

Grace Garganta's father and brother were killed during Duterte's deadly drug war in 2016. Can she finally get justice?

Grace Garganta's father and brother were killed at the start of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war in 2016. Now she's following the former president of the Philippines to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Duterte is charged with crimes against humanity on multiple counts there.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 hour ago

Hamas Wants to Trade Gaza Hostages for These High-Profile Prisoners. Israel Views Them as Terrorists -- As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest...

As talks on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gather pace, Hamas is expected to seek the release of some of the highest-profile prisoners held by Israel.

Military.com - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'Why wasn't the fire put out on the 1st?' Cause of Palisades fire leaves residents with more questions

A new finding that the Palisades fire was a restart of an arson blaze on Jan. 1 that firefighters believed they put out has heightened concerns from some residents about the Los Angeles Fire Department’s performance.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Suspect in deadly wildfire that levelled L.A. neighbourhood fled, then returned to watch fire: prosecutors

Authorities in California charged a 29-year-old man with starting a fire that days later erupted into the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history and destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, U.S. federal law enforcement officials announced Wednesday.

CBC News - World - 2 hours ago

Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Igniting Deadly Palisades Fire

Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani under fire from all sides following 7 October statement

Many online felt that the mayoral candidate betrayed the pro-Palestine base that secured his primary win

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 hours ago

Jonathan Rinderknecht Arrested For Allegedly Starting Palisades Fire

Federal authorities say an Uber driver started one of the most devastating fires in Los Angeles history: The Palisades Fire.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Suspect charged with starting deadly Los Angeles Palisades fire

Police say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht was behind fire that destroyed much of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Palisades Fire Suspect Allegedly Created Wildfire Images With ChatGPT

Authorities say that Jonathan Rinderknecht, arrested in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, created images of burning cities using ChatGPT

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Could LAFD have done more to prevent rekindling of Palisades fire?

The revelations — unveiled in a criminal complaint and attached affidavit Wednesday charging the alleged arsonist, Jonathan Rinderknecht — raise questions about what the Los Angeles Fire Department could have done to prevent the conflagration.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Suspect in Palisades Fire Allegedly Used ChatGPT to Generate Images of Burning Forests and Cities

Authorities say that Jonathan Rinderknecht, arrested in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, created images of burning cities using ChatGPT

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

House Republicans launch investigation into distribution of L.A. fire charity funds

Two House Republicans want to examine how funds raised by fire victims of the deadly Palisades and Eaton fires were spent by charitable organizations.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 5 hours ago

Florida man accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades

Authorities announced the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is suspected of setting a fire on New Year’s Eve that eventually became the Palisades fire.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 5 hours ago

Florida Man Charged With Setting Devastating Pacific Palisades Fire

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested and charged with intentionally setting the fire that became the deadly and destructive Pacific Palisades fire.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Salah fires Egypt to 2026 World Cup with double against Djibouti

Mohamed Salah struck twice as Egypt defeated Djibouti 3-0 in Casablanca on Wednesday, sealing their place at the 2026 World Cup. The 33-year-old has now...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 5 hours ago

Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhoods

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says Jonathan Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida

Lancaster Online - US News - 5 hours ago

Palisades firebug listened to disturbing French song repeatedly before setting 'malicious' fire: court docs

The music video for the song “Un Zder, Un The,” by Josman features the French artist lighting things on fire. Rinderknecht watched the video four times before setting what would become the...

New York Post - US News - 5 hours ago

America's top-selling vehicle faces production hit after facility fire

Novelis aluminum plant fire forces Ford F-150 production adjustments as the key supplier won't resume full operations until first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

America's top-selling vehicle faces production hit after fire at supplier facility, analyst says

Novelis aluminum plant fire forces Ford F-150 production adjustments as the key supplier won't resume full operations until first quarter of fiscal 2026.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

ChatGPT Outs Florida Man Accused of Starting Palisades Fire

The AI-generated images of a burning city are expected to serve as key evidence linking him to LA’s most destructive wildfire.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Amazon sees worst fires in 20 years, 791M tons CO₂

The Amazon rainforest is enduring its most severe fire season in over two decades, releasing an estimated 791 million tons of carbon dioxide, according to...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 6 hours ago

14 soldiers killed as "love triangle" turns deadly in South Sudan -- At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.

At least 14 soldiers were killed in South Sudan after a suspected "love triangle" dispute led to a shootout, the army said.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

Deadly Palisades Fire set 'maliciously' by Florida firebug who created AI-image of dystopian burned city: feds

The suspect is accused of sparking January’s raging inferno that devastated more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the wealthy coastal enclave.

New York Post - Weird - 6 hours ago

Gov vetoes firefighter pay raise months after state's most expensive wildfire

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected legislation that would have increased CAL FIRE firefighter pay to match local agencies within 15% of comparable ranks statewide.

Fox News - Business - 6 hours ago

Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner heading to Egypt amid Gaza ceasefire talks -- White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza. -- Oct 7

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were on hand to take part in indirect talks between Israel and Hamas, which aim to end the war in Gaza.

CBS News - World - 6 hours ago

FBI fires special agents who worked on Jack Smith's probe into Trump

The three agents were fired after Kash Patel disclosed that Jack Smith's team obtained phone records of members of Congress, which the Smith report itself referenced.

NBC News - Health - 6 hours ago

US police arrest man suspected of starting deadly LA fire

Authorities announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man for allegedly starting the devastating fire in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in January. It is considered the worst fire in the city's history.

Deutsche Welle - World - 6 hours ago

Arrest made in deadly Palisades Fire that destroyed over 6,800 buildings in California

Federal and local California officials announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man associated with the start of the deadly Palisades Fire in January.

Fox News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Elon Musk's X settles fired Twitter execs' $128M severance pay lawsuit

X had settled a separate lawsuit by rank-and-file Twitter employees who lost their jobs during mass layoffs and claimed they were owed $500 million in unpaid severance.

New York Post - Technology - 7 hours ago

Florida man charged with intentionally setting Pacific Palisades fire in LA

The Palisades Fire in early January burned thousands of homes and killed multiple people as flames spread rapidly in heavy winds up to 100 miles per hour.

CNBC - Politics - 7 hours ago

Türkiye to attend Paris meeting on Gaza transition, cease-fire

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend an international meeting on Gaza in Paris on Thursday, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry. Senior...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 7 hours ago

A man is charged in connection with starting January's deadly Palisades Fire

The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings.

NPR - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Amazon Fire TV Stick deal: Get it now before the Prime sale ends

This little gadget turns any TV into a smart one

Evening Standard - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire

They said evidence collected from his digital devices showed an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city.

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

ChatGPT image snares suspect in deadly Pacific Palisades fire -- Investigators say evidence collected from the 29-year-old's devices showed an AI image of a burning city.

They said evidence collected from his digital devices showed an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city.

BBC News - US News - 7 hours ago

Uber driver arrested for 'maliciously' igniting deadly Palisades Fire, feds announce

A news conference is expected to give details Wednesday on an arrest in connection to the deadly Pacific Palisades fire that killed 12 people in Los Angeles.

Fox News - US News - 7 hours ago

Man Arrested in Connection with Start of Deadly Pacific Palisades Fire

A man was arrested Tuesday as a suspect in setting the deadly Pacific Palisades fire in Los Angeles that claimed 12 lives and destroyed more than 6,000 homes in January.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Arrest in Deadly Pacific Palisades Fire

The fire that erupted on Jan. 7 killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the Pacific Palisades, a wealthy coastal neighborhood of LA.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Arrest in California's Deadly Pacific Palisades Fire: What We Know

The fire that erupted on Jan. 7 killed 12 people and destroyed more than 6,000 homes and buildings in the Pacific Palisades, a wealthy coastal neighborhood of LA.

Newsweek - US News - 8 hours ago

Authorities to announce 'significant development' in probe of California's Palisades Fire

Federal officials and Los Angeles police plan to announce a “significant development” related to the criminal investigation into last January’s deadly Palisades Fire. The fire that erupted on …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 8 hours ago

Kushner joins Witkoff for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump pushes peace plan: 'Cautiously optimistic'

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner arrives in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire negotiations as part of Trump's 20-point peace plan efforts.

Fox News - Politics - 9 hours ago

TACO returns: 'Growing belief' in Washington that Trump is backing out on pledge to fire workers amid shutdown

‘This is stupid, even for them,’ one state department employee said on the potential firings

Independent UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'Growing belief' that Trump is chickening out on vow to fire workers

‘This is stupid, even for them,’ one state department employee said on the potential firings

Independent UK - US News - 10 hours ago

Connolly campaign under fire for unauthorised use of President Higgins in election video

INDEPENDENT presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is facing criticism after her campaign rele...

Irish Post - World - 10 hours ago

Bill Burr Fires Back at Critics of His Riyadh Comedy Festival Appearance: "Sanctimonious C***s"

The veteran comedy superstar “doesn’t give a f***” what anyone thinks of his recent trip to Saudi Arabia: “If it affects my career, I've been to LAX enough in my life, I'll f***ing sit home for a little bit.”

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 10 hours ago

Erdoğan calls for lasting cease-fire in Gaza as Türkiye joins talks

President Erdoğan says Türkiye's priority is a lasting cease-fire in Gaza, citing that the U.S. sought Türkiye's help to convince Hamas, but...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 11 hours ago

Indiana mother vanishes after 'suspicious' fire in her home

Alarm was raised after Britney Gard failed to attend her daughter’s volleyball game

Independent UK - US News - 14 hours ago

Indiana mother vanishes after fire in her home with family asking: 'Who took her?'

Alarm was raised after Britney Gard failed to attend her daughter’s volleyball game

Independent UK - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Police release new video to refute lawyer's claim in deadly crash involving football star

Lacy took his own life as prosecutors pursued a case against him for the crash that took the life of 78-year-old Herman Hall.

New York Post - Sports - 16 hours ago

The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession -- India's booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.

India’s booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.

BBC News - Business - 18 hours ago

City Council committee advances firefighter contract for full Council approval

The unanimous voice vote by the City Council's Committee on Workforce Development means $185 million in retroactive pay could soon be in the mail to 4,800 firefighters and paramedics whose pay has been frozen for more than four years.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israel and Hamas hold indirect ceasefire talks

Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks on eve of second anniversary of Oct. 7 attack.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Talks over ceasefire plan continue as Israel shells Gaza on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack

Hamas said on Tuesday it wants to reach a deal to end the war in Gaza based on a plan proposed by U.S President Donald Trump, but it still has a set of demands.

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Protests on Oct. 7 show it was never about a 'ceasefire,' it was anti-Israel hate

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas’ marauders crossed over from Gaza into Israel, murdered more than 1,200 innocent civilians, kidnapped hundreds more, raped women and beheaded children.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Kudlow: Shutdown is 'opportunity' for Trump to fire 500,000 workers

‘They're not essential, and the public would understand that’

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Qatar's PM al-Thani to join Gaza cease-fire talks in Egypt

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani will join the Gaza peace talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday, the Foreign...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Turkish intelligence chief to attend Gaza cease-fire talks in Egypt

National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head İbrahim Kalın will attend cease-fire negotiations on Gaza to be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Egypt’s Sharm...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 1 day ago

Ceasefire talks underway in Egypt as Israel, Hamas mark two years of Gaza war

Israel and Hamas are potentially on the cusp of peace in Gaza, two years since the Middle East conflict began. Negotiations began yesterday in Egypt, with mediators from the US, Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye taking part. There has been no resolution on the key elements of US President Donald Trump's peace proposal, which i

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt, raising hopes of ceasefire and prisoner swap

Negotiators from Hamas, Israel and the United States began indirect talks in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh with President Donald Trump saying they were down to the “final details.”

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Hamas supporters begged for ceasefire - but only on their terms

Hamas must fully disarm and fully relinquish governing power. It can't have any role in any future body that administers Gaza or any say in who gets such a role.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

Millersville fires head football coach after 7 seasons [update]

From the day he arrived on campus at Millersville University to the day he left, J.C. Morgan was a firm believer in the future of the Marauders’ football team.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 1 day ago

Kristi Noem Says Chicago Is 'a War Zone'; Illinois Governor Fires Back: 'They're the Ones Making It One'

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday called Chicago "a war zone," defending the Trump administration's deployment of federal forces

International Business Times - US News - 2 days ago

South Carolina investigators say no evidence that fire at judge's home was intentionally set

South Carolina authorities investigate possible arson at Circuit Court Judge Diane Schafer Goodstein's waterfront mansion on Edisto Island.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Investigators Look For Possible Sign Of Arson After Judge's House Fire

The mansion of a prominent South Carolina judge went up in flames, leaving many questioning if it was arson.

Inside Edition - US News - 2 days ago

Firefly Aerospace gains 6% after buying defense tech firm for $855 million

Firefly Aerospace is buying defense technology contractor SciTec for $855 million to beef up its national security offering.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Adobe's New Firefly AI Can Turn Any Photo into a Moving Masterpiece

Adobe's Firefly AI Video Generator transforms still images into stunning, lifelike videos using simple text prompts and creative control. It's as easy as that.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

India hospital fire claims at least six lives, several injured

NEW DELHI: A hospital fire, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, swept through the intensive care unit of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, India, killing at least six patients and injuring...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

Australasia - LATEST - | Four injured as gunman opens fire on Sydney street from restaurant rooftop

Four people were injured as a gunman reportedly opened fire from a restaurant rooftop in Sydney.

Independent.ie - World - 3 days ago

Israel says no ceasefire in place as negotiators head to Egypt to discuss Trump plan

The US president warned Israel to cease its attacks on Gaza but so far bombings have continued

Middle East Eye - US News - 3 days ago

Four injured as gunman opens fire from restaurant rooftop in Sydney

Horror incident in Croydon Park saw area put in lockdown and four injured

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

California's home insurer of last resort seeks 36% rate hike following January fires

The California FAIR Plan Association, which covers homeowners denied insurance, is seeking a 35.8% rate increase, though some policyholders could pay more or less depending on fire risk.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 4 days ago

Fire at Chevron refinery in California contained with no injuries

Washington: Plumes of smoke towered above a Chevron oil refinery in southern California late on Thursday following reports of an explosion, although t...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 5 days ago

Wildfires becoming more frequent and costly, study finds

A new study looks at trends in global wildfire frequency and damage costs.

Euronews - Environment - 5 days ago

Fire at Chevron refinery sends massive flames shooting into Southern California night sky

A large refinery fire broke out in El Segundo Thursday night with flames visible across the South Bay area as investigators work to determine the cause.

Fox News - US News - 5 days ago

Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria, study finds

Scientists link poor oral health to dramatically higher pancreatic cancer risk, emphasizing the importance of regular brushing and dental care for prevention.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

Airman Confronts and Shoots Armed Neighbor on Deadly Rampage, Iowa Officials Say -- Harrison Friar, a senior airman, was with his wife and children at their home in Glenwood on the evening of Aug. 6 when they...

Harrison Friar, a senior airman, was with his wife and children at their home in Glenwood on the evening of Aug. 6 when they heard a sound like fireworks, according to a Sept. 24 U.S. Air Force release.

Military.com - Opinion - 7 days ago

Blue city felon with violent history arrested in deadly train platform stabbing after parole release: report

A 31-year-old Redwood City man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing on a Caltrain platform. The suspect reportedly was on parole after a previous stabbing attack.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

California needs biomass energy to meet its wildfire goals. Its projects keep going South

California needs to burn vegetation both for wildfire mitigation and to generate power. So why do biomass energy projects keep leaving the state?

Los Angeles Times - Science - 8 days ago

Chemistry -- 'Ghost Fire' in Marshes Sparked by Strange Chemistry

A phenomenon called microlightning may explain ghostly blue marsh lights

Scientific American - Environment - 9 days ago

Five dead after Mormon church set on fire during mass shooting in US

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said: ‘Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling’

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

Dentist Under Fire After Joking About Giving Democrats Less Anesthesia

Dr. Harleen Grewal was speaking at a Republican woman's event in Los Angeles when she joked that she gave Democrats a lesser dose of anesthesia than other patients.

Inside Edition - Politics - 12 days ago

Amazon Fire TV devices expected to ditch Android for Linux in 2025

Ditching Google could help Amazon better monetize its streaming gadgets.

Ars Technica - Technology - 13 days ago

Two dead after 'sniper' opens fire at Dallas immigration facility

The suspect was found near ammunition that had ‘messages that are anti-ICE in nature’, FBI says

Evening Standard - World - 14 days ago

The nation where aid cuts are colliding with a deadly Ebola outbreak

As the Democratic Republic of Congo faces its 16th Ebola outbreak, aid cuts mean support for its response is dwindling, writes Rachel Schraer

Independent UK - World - 14 days ago

Two more healthcare employees fired over Charlie Kirk assassination comments

Two healthcare workers were fired by Acadian Ambulance Service and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for controversial social media comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Fox News - Health - 19 days ago

Healthcare workers fired over Charlie Kirk comments, plus 7 steps to 'super-aging'

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about healthcare, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Fox News - Health - 19 days ago

How a Chinese company exports the Great Firewall to autocratic regimes

China, through a private company, has developed a business model by providing censorship services to autocratic regimes and has conducted new surveillance technology domestically in Xinjiang and other Chinese cities.

Global Voices - Technology - 20 days ago

Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination -- A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning - and sometimes firing - workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.

A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They have little recourse.

CBS News - Business - 21 days ago

'Stop the genocide': Calls for Gaza ceasefire take the spotlight at 2025 Emmy Awards

Hollywood A-lister Javier Bardem called for a boycott of Israeli-linked film institutions whilst Hacks star Hannah Einbinder closed her Emmy speech by calling for a 'Free Palestine'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 23 days ago

Hospital fires healthcare worker for controversial Charlie Kirk social media post

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital terminated an anesthesiologist's contract after she posted inappropriate comments supporting violence against Charlie Kirk.

Fox News - Health - 25 days ago

Deadly rabies cases pose public health threat across US, experts warn

Rabies outbreaks among wild animals are rising across the U.S., with different species presenting regional risks, from the eastern states to Alaska and the Southwest.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Three active tuberculosis cases reported in Maine as deadly disease continues to tick up across country

Health officials investigate three tuberculosis cases in Maine's Greater Portland area, working to test contacts of infected patients for the bacterial disease.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Using marijuana to cope with stress or trauma may backfire, studies warn

Cannabis users with childhood trauma experience worse paranoia effects, according to new studies, as researchers warn against self-medicating with marijuana.

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

Gold prices fall, oil prices plunge 5% after Israel-Iran ceasefire

ALBAWABA - Oil prices decreased by over 5 percent on Tuesday following Israel's announcement that it had agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal

Albawaba - Business - 1 month ago

What's Stopping Thousands From Rebuilding After the LA Fires

Months after the L.A. fires, rebuilding remains uncertain. Many homeowners are discovering that the help they'd expected isn’t enough, and the process of s...

Epoch Times - US News - 1 month ago

Hurricane Katrina survivors share stories of perseverance 20 years after deadly storm

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, a Salvation Army captain reflects on his dangerous rescue mission and how tragedy led him to find purpose in helping others.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Border Patrol Arrests 2 Firefighters At Site Of Fire In National Forest

Border Patrol "unapologetically addresses violations of immigration law wherever they are encountered," a spokesperson said.

Huffington Post - Environment - 1 month ago

Trump's Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook From the Fed Is a Naked Power Play

The president’s targeting the Federal Reserve governor over a technicality is blatantly politically motivated.

The Nation - Business - 1 month ago

Oregon wildfire threatens thousands of homes as officials issue ominous warning

Firefighters are battling Oregon's Flat Fire covering 22,000 acres and threatening hundreds of structures despite recent weather improvements and new containment lines.

Fox News - Environment - 1 month ago

Firefighting games spark at Gamescom 2025

Cologne, Germany: In a video gaming landscape often dominated by fantasy duels and kinetic gunfights, one different genre is standing out in the Games...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 1 month ago

Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her 'hysterically crying'

The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January.

New York Post - Health - 1 month ago

'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show

Cologne, Germany: Mega selling first person shooter franchise Call of Duty will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 1 month ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies

The request follows ProPublica reporting that DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations left thousands of vacant jobs at the Forest Service, severely hampering its ability to fight wildfires.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Actor Dean Cain Fires Back After Backlash Over Supporting ICE

Actor Dean Cain is firing back Monday at the backlash over his support for ICE. He made a recruitment video for the agency, which is sparking outcry over immigration raids. Cain claims he signed up with ICE.

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

The Forest Service Claims It's Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs.

DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across America

Texas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

Summer fishing trip turns deadly as lightning strike claims lives of 2 teens: 'Full of promise'

Severe thunderstorm leads to tragedy as 18-year-old Joey Nelson Jr. and 19-year-old Randall Martin III were fatally struck by lightning following a fishing trip in Waycross, Georgia.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US -- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for voices from the tech world, as the service doubles down on its push to modernize with a Silicon Valley-style lens.

Military.com - Technology - 3 months ago

Southern France is enveloped in 'multi-source pollution' cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

As global temperatures rise, these overlapping events are turning local air pollution into transcontinental threats.

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn't Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

ProPublica - Environment - 6 months ago

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

"A community of people with special expertise in teamwork and effectiveness is a valuable asset to the government, and they should be relied upon to drive the best path forward."

Military.com - Opinion - 7 months ago

How Trump's Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes Are Leaving America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Uncertainty over funding and hiring stemming from the president’s executive orders has limited wildfire training and postponed work to reduce flammable vegetation. It has also led some firefighters to leave the force, their colleagues said.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

L.A. fires hit family wealth. Daunting challenges await those trying to recover it

After the L.A. fires, many homeowners face a daunting challenge of trying to rebuild and recover generational wealth they have lost.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 months ago

California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 8 months ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 8 months ago

After the Palisades Fire, What Can We Really Rebuild?

As the community of Pacific Palisades, California, burns, ProPublica’s Tim Golden reflects on how the blaze will transform his hometown.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

What was lost in fire: Los Angeles' devastation

Thousands of homes and acres have been destroyed by fires in the Los Angeles district and while many former residents, myself included, are fortunate to be...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 8 months ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 8 months ago

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in which he wrote that he found it "unfathomable that the veteran suicide rate, tragically, has not budged."

Military.com - Opinion - 8 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago