Pink Fire Retardant, a Dramatic Wildfire Weapon, Poses Its Own Dangers
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful ...
LA fire chief warns of further destruction from high winds as 10 confirmed dead
At least 10 people are now confirmed to have died in Los Angeles wildfires, which have destroyed more than 10,000 structures ...
Early estimates predict $57B in damages from California fires; National Guard called in amid looting
Between 2020 and 2022, insurance companies declined to renew 2. 8 million homeowner policies in the state, including 531,000 ...
Could Meta ending fact-checking lead to rise in health misinformation?
Meta announced this week it was ending third-party fact-checking and moving towards community notes. Some experts fear it could lead to a rise in health misinformation.
Palisades fires: Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed?
Is it safe to travel to California and is LAX closed? - Roads are closed but flight disruption has so far kept to a minimum ...
Recent attacks place new focus on connections between extremism and the U.S. military
Two recent attacks by men with connections to the military placed new focus on efforts to combat extremism in the ranks.
LA fires updates: Number of people dead doubles as latest blaze investigated as possible arson
Wildfires are burning in Los Angeles for a fourth day, with at least 10 people killed in the blazes. The latest fire is being ...
Death toll rises to 10 from Los Angeles-area fires, according to coroner’s office
Firefighters made significant gains Thursday at slowing the spread of the major fires, but containment remained far out of reach.