In the wake of devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena/Altadena areas, Los Angeles renters are encountering instances of illegal price gouging. Despite California’s strict laws prohibiting such practices during emergencies, some landlords have significantly raised rental prices, exploiting displaced residents.
The Halpin family of Altadena, California, whose home was destroyed in the recent Eaton Fire, touched hearts worldwide with a viral video of them singing the Catholic hymn Regina Caeli over the remains of their property. The family said their intent was simply to “thank God that we’re safe.”
A California man discovered a family treasure amid the ashes of his burned home following devastating wildfires near Los Angeles. Joshua Kotler and his family escaped the flames with their lives, but their Altadena home was destroyed. Remarkably, they recovered only one item from the rubble: a menorah passed down from Kotler’s grandmother, a Holocaust survivor.
The arrest of an illegal immigrant in Massachusetts has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stricter immigration enforcement and accountability in state-run shelters.
A recent poll highlights President Biden's struggles to win widespread approval from the American public, painting a stark contrast to his predecessors.
Arkansas has once again been recognized as the “Most Pro-Life State in America,” securing the top spot on the "Life List 2025" released by Americans United for Life (AUL) for the fifth consecutive year.
Mel Gibson has revealed that his Malibu home was destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires while he was in Austin, Texas, recording an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ), has been tasked with forming a government after the collapse of a coalition among mainstream parties. Kickl, a staunch Euroskeptic and outspoken conservative, has sparked controversy with his policies, including a bold stance on immigration and opposition to EU climate and economic policies.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suffered a significant setback in her congressional career, losing her bid to become the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. In a vote among House Democrats, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) defeated Ocasio-Cortez 131-84 for the prominent role. The defeat highlights ongoing tensions between Ocasio-Cortez’s progressive approach and the Democrat establishment.
Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand took to social media on Thursday to blame the fierce winds fueling Los Angeles wildfires on climate change, demanding that the government take immediate action. "These horrible winds I think are the strongest we’ve ever experienced and a lot of that is due to climate change, which this coming government better address!" Streisand wrote on Bluesky, a left-leaning social platform.
