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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.

Massive Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Area: 80,000 Evacuated, 2 Dead

Massive wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles area early Wednesday, destroying over 1,000 structures and claiming at least two lives.

FDA Adds Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines from GSK and Pfizer will carry warnings for an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the U.S. Food Drug Administration (FDA) said.

Michigan Lawmakers Take Oath as Republicans Regain Control of State House

Michigan’s newly elected lawmakers will be sworn in Wednesday in Lansing, officially kicking off the 2025 legislative session. The day marks a shift in state politics as Republicans reclaim control of the Michigan House of Representatives after two years of Democratic leadership.

Florida Grand Jury Finds ‘Profound and Serious Issues’ with COVID Vaccine Development

A statewide grand jury that convened in 2022 upon the request of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) concluded that there is no evidence of criminal activity linked to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Meta Ends Controversial Fact-Checking Program, Shifts Toward Community-Driven Moderation

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company is ending its third-party fact-checking initiative, replacing it with a user-driven “Community Notes” model. The decision comes after years of criticism over the program’s alleged suppression of conservative voices and promotion of left-leaning agendas.

West Hollywood Fire Contained Amid Windstorm Chaos

Firefighters contained a blaze in West Hollywood on Tuesday morning near Sunset Boulevard, as powerful winds created dangerous fire conditions across Southern California. The fire, reported at 10:10 a.m. near Sunset and La Cienega boulevards, prompted a swift response from crews.

Parents of Teen Killed in 2010 Plead with Governor Newsom to Block Parole of Convicted Driver

The parents of Emily Shane, a 13-year-old girl tragically killed in 2010 by a suicidal driver on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to reverse a parole board's decision to release the felon responsible for her death.

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