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(WASHINGTON) — The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, on Thursday urged Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from any consideration of President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to block his sentencing for his conviction in his hush money case in New York following ABC News’ reporting of a Tuesday phone […]
(LOS ANGELES) — A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions made the California wildfires nearly impossible to contain once they ignited, according to experts. In a typical fire management scenario, containing the fire by setting up a perimeter and trying to keep it from spreading further is often the first line of defense for […]
Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Thursday released an assistance guide for those affected by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. FEMA said its disaster assistance can “jumpstart” the recovery process. “FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious […]
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A New York City construction company and its owner were indicted Thursday on wage theft charges for depriving ten recent immigrant workers of wages totaling $67,000. “These cases come down to greed,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “They are preying on those who they don’t think will come […]
Getty Images The Los Angeles Kings have announced that their game against the Calgary Flames, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, has been postponed due to wildfires blazing across California. No makeup date has been announced. On Wednesday afternoon, the Kings announced their decision to postpone the game, citing safety concerns for everyone involved. The team […]
(WASHINGTON) — The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday when the justices hear a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app in nine days unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake. The momentous case — TikTok v. Garland — pits one of […]
(CALIFORNIA) — Several hospitals and health care facilities have closed their clinics and offices in the southern California area as the devastating wildfires continue to spread. As of Thursday, at least five people have died, and thousands of structures have been damaged or destroyed. Firefighters are continuing to battle at least six fires. Kaiser Permanente, one […]
Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images Mac Miller’s estate has released the lead single to his upcoming album Balloonerism, a song titled “5 Dollar Pony Rides.” The track finds Mac attempting to offer comfort and emotional support to a partner, a woman who is apparently going through some things. “Let me give you what you want, […]
Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post via Getty Images SZA is bringing her talents to Sesame Street, which will soon premieres its 55th season. The upcoming season will focus on teaching lessons about emotional well-being, including how to cope with and comprehend big feelings. SZA will specifically contribute an alt-R&B-pop track about gratitude, […]
Jake Giles Netter/Max Hacks star Jean Smart is calling on TV networks to reconsider airing any upcoming awards shows in light of the Los Angeles wildfires. “ATTENTION!” Smart wrote in an Instagram post. “With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks televising the upcoming awards will seriously consider […]
