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The devastating wildfires in California have exposed glaring deficiencies in public services while underscoring the effectiveness of private efforts. In Pacific Palisades, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble, one striking exception remains: the upscale Palisades Village mall. Owned by billionaire Rick Caruso, the mall survived thanks to private firefighting teams and fire-resistant construction materials—measures unavailable to most residents.

On January 16, 2025, Israel launched airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting areas associated with Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Residents of the Los Angeles town of Altadena are taking action to defend their remaining homes amid wildfires.

New York Mayor Eric Adams is facing backlash after announcing a 2,000-bed migrant shelter in the South Bronx.

A 66-year-old Savannah man, George “Dirk” Hardison, was violently attacked in his home after answering the door to two men posing as Amazon delivery workers.

Nurses in the Los Angeles area are receiving critical support as healthcare workers from Las Vegas step in to lend a hand during challenging times.

Bill McCartney, a former college football coach turned influential religious leader, passed away on January 10 at the age of 84.

Actress Halle Berry is stepping up to assist victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, announcing plans to donate her “entire closet” to help...

Seattle Judge Veronica Galván faces criticism after releasing an armed robbery suspect, Millorz J. Canales, weeks before he allegedly committed a brutal attack on a 14-year-old rival gang member.

Several lawsuits accuse electric company Southern California Edison (SCE) of causing the major Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area.