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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stephen King's Oscars Cancellation Plea: A Controversial Call

Stephen King sparked debate by suggesting the Oscars should be canceled due to the Los Angeles wildfires. On the social platform Bluesky, he wrote, “Not voting in the Oscars this year. I think they should cancel them. No glitz while LA is on fire. ” The Academy, however, has no plans to cancel the M

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Governor Doug Burgum: Managing Conflicts or Interests?

Doug Burgum, now the governor of North Dakota, faced questions about his wealth when he took office in 2016. His investments included real estate projects that benefited from state programs he was now overseeing. Instead of selling these investments, he promised to "manage" any potential conflicts o

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Flags Up for Trump's Big Day

In a surprise move, California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has decided to raise the flags at the state Capitol to full height for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. This came after Trump complained about flags being lowered to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Newsom, known for h

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Jan 16 2025CELEBRITIES

Justin Baldoni Takes Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds to Court

Actor Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, claiming they tried to take control of his film "It Ends With Us" and falsely accused him of sexual harassment. The lawsuit, filed in New York, alleges that Lively and Reynolds used their fame to spread lies and damage

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up After the Fire: A Massive Task Ahead

Imagine your town has just faced one of the worst fires in recent history. Homes, businesses, and cars are reduced to ash. The cleanup is going to be a huge job. More than 12, 000 structures were destroyed in the blazes that swept through Los Angeles. And that's just the beginning. The EPA and Cali

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Housing Crisis in California: A Tough Lesson from Recent Fires

California's housing market was already in a tight spot before the recent wildfires. Now, with tens of thousands of families evacuated and struggling to find rental homes, the situation is even tougher. The rental market in Los Angeles and other affected areas was already stretched thin, with vacanc

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Jan 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smoke Killers: The Hidden Toll of L. A. Wildfires

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed 24 lives so far, with 16 individuals losing their lives in the Eaton Fire alone. But the true cost of these fires may be much higher in the coming years, thanks to the deadly smoke they've produced. Experts warn that the health impacts of breathing in

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grammys 2025: How to Watch, Who’s Nominated, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Get ready to watch the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2nd! This year, the ceremony is happening at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, but there's a twist. The Recording Academy is focusing on helping those affected by the recent Los Angeles-area wildfires. You can catch the main event live on CB

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Jan 16 2025SPORTS

NASCAR Teams Up with Homeland Security to Fight Online Child Abuse

Imagine if your favorite sport's heroes joined forces with the government to tackle a major societal issue. That's exactly what NASCAR has done by teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security. The issue at hand? Online child sexual exploitation and abuse, often shortened to CSA. As technology

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Making NYC Affordable: 40 Fresh Ideas

New York City's affordability crisis is real, with many residents struggling to make ends meet. We gathered diverse perspectives, from experts to everyday New Yorkers, to brainstorm big and small ideas that could make the city more affordable. Here are some standout suggestions that could shape city

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