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GoFundMe’s imperfect system offers lifeline to wildfire victims

January 17, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

GoFundMe created a hub on its site for verified fundraisers, and, as of last night, there were 2,000+ separate fundraisers. --- Amid images of the massive destruction from the LA wildfires, your feeds have probably been inundated with ways to help. [...]

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State employees suspected of stealing from low-income Texans’ public assistance accounts

January 17, 2025 / 7 minutes of reading

Seven human services employees were fired after a string of fraud and theft — and the largest data breach in agency history. --- Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the [...]

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Aerial firefighting CEO says he loses sleep over people flying their drones near his planes

January 16, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

The CEO of Bridger Aerospace, which has sent Super Scooper planes to tackle the LA wildfires, said drones are a major concern for his pilots. --- A collision with a drone grounded a crucial Super Scooper plane fighting the LA wildfires.Brian [...]

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Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disaster is re-read whenever fire rages in California

January 16, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

Davis’ politically strident, stylishly written book explores the interplay between urban development, natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and cultural narratives. --- Davis’ politically strident, stylishly written book explores the interplay between urban development, natural disasters, man-made catastrophes and cultural [...]

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Hilton, American Express to Provide 20,000 Hotel Rooms to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

January 16, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

As the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires continues to unfold, Hilton and American Express are partnering to make 20,000 hotel room nights available at no charge to impacted people across the greater Los Angeles area. Hilton is [...]

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Los Angeles residents in neighborhoods leveled by wildfires turn to rebuilding: ‘Are we just inviting another problem down the road?’

January 16, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

The losses range from multimillion-dollar ocean-view mansions to modest homes that once welcomed returning World War II GIs. --- Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history, thousands of heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered [...]

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Officials say LA fires could worsen as powerful winds are forecast for Wednesday

January 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Officials have warned that the fires raging across LA could soon get worse, with the 'highest risk' of gusty winds to intensify on Wednesday. --- Wildfires are continuing to ravage parts of the Los Angeles area.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Firefighters [...]

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Press release: Regulator restricts Derby-based charity’s activities as formal investigation launched

January 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Quba Charity following concerns around potential misuse of funds. --- Quba Charity, formally named Specialist Sports Foundation, was set up to promote community participation in healthy recreation and sports for the benefit [...]

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Sen. Josh Hawley Calls on Trump to ‘Set Moral Tone’ of Administration by Repealing Biden’s Pro-Abortion Policies

January 15, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

Hawley called on Trump to "set the moral tone of his second term" by repealing the Biden administration's pro-abortion legacy. The post Sen. Josh Hawley Calls on Trump to ‘Set Moral Tone’ of Administration by Repealing Biden’s Pro-Abortion Policies appeared [...]

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Joe Biden Announces Stimulus Checks for People Impacted by California Fires

January 14, 2025 / 5 minutes of reading

Biden said on Monday that those affected by the fires can apply to receive a one-time payment of $770 to buy immediate necessities like food and baby formula. --- President Joe Biden said on Monday that people impacted by the California [...]

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