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LA Mayor Karen Bass Faces Backlash Over Absence During Wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for her absence during the city’s battle with catastrophic wildfires fueled by unprecedented windstorms. The mayor was in Ghana on a taxpayer-funded delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama as fires ravaged the city and forced over 80,000 residents to evacuate.

Leaked Arrest List Fuels Migrant Crime Debate in Berlin

A leaked list of New Year’s Eve arrests in Berlin has reignited debate over crime and immigration in Germany. Official police statements claimed most suspects were adult German nationals, but the leaked list suggests many individuals had names commonly associated with migrant backgrounds.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Criticized for Focus on “Greener L.A.” Amid Wildfire Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash after her city was engulfed by wildfires while she was on a trip to Africa. Just weeks prior, Bass had touted her administration’s achievements in making Los Angeles "greener," including surpassing water conservation goals and creating sustainable water supplies.

Rep. Zinke: California Wildfires Result of Years of Poor Forest Management

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., criticized California's handling of forest management amid the wildfires currently devastating areas near Los Angeles. Speaking on Newsmax's Wake Up America, Zinke attributed the scale and intensity of the fires to years of inadequate management practices.

Chicago Public Schools Used Workers on ‘Do Not Hire’ List as Sports Officials, Report Shows

At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.

Chicago Police Department Responds to Bomb Threats Targeting Metro Lines

The Chicago Police Department responded to bomb threats targeting multiple CTA Red Line stations on Tuesday afternoon.

Detroit School District Closed Due to Student Threat

When a threat was reported in the River Rouge School District, authorities quickly took action to ensure the safety of the community. Police believe they have identified the student responsible, but the district decided to shut down operations as a precaution.

California Wildfires Expose Insurance Gaps Amid Rising Costs

California’s ongoing wildfire crisis has left residents grappling with destruction and an increasingly fragile insurance market.

Huntington Beach Sues CA, Says Sanctuary Law is ‘Unconstitutional’

Huntington Beach, California, is suing the state over its sanctuary city law, saying it is unconstitutional by preventing authorities from fulfilling their duties to protect residents.

Florida DMV Cancels Transgender TikToker’s License After Gender Change Attempt

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has invalidated a driver’s license issued to James Rose, a transgender TikToker, after an attempt to change the gender marker on the ID was flagged as improper.

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