In a turn of events, four Israeli female soldiers were set free by Hamas. This release was part of a ceasefire deal. However, Israel has criticized Hamas, saying they haven't fully met their obligations under the truce. The deal aims to end a long-standing war in Gaza. The freed soldiers, aged betw
In the wake of tragedies in California and North Carolina, President Trump suggested something surprising. He wants to get rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and let states handle disasters directly. This wouldn't be the first time Trump's criticized FEMA. He's said it's too slow
Mohammed Alshannat, a Gaza resident, has always been a voice for peace and Western democracy. Even before the recent conflict, he advocated for Arabs and Jews to live harmoniously. Now, as the cease-fire settles, Alshannat is grappling with the harsh reality of burying his relatives. He shared his d
Conan O'Brien, a well-known comedian, is set to host the Academy Awards this year. But it won't be easy, especially since the show follows the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Many people have different views about whether the Oscars should go ahead or not. O'Brien understands the situation wel
Gavin Newsom entered his role as governor in 2018 amidst one of California's most devastating events: the Camp Fire. Before he even took office, he joined then-President Donald Trump and then-Governor Jerry Brown to assess the fire's damage. Over six years later, Newsom will meet Trump again, but th
As California Governor Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump prepare for a tense meeting amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, their teams are locked in a silent standoff. Neither side has communicated for weeks, despite the disaster’s immense scale and complexity. Newsom’s team has been mon
You might remember Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from their reality TV days. Now, they're making headlines again, but this time it's not about their TV drama. They, along with other residents, have sued the city of Los Angeles. Their Pacific Palisades home was one of the many destroyed in the wildf
After weeks of battling wildfires, some Los Angeles residents finally got the green light to head back home. Firefighters had made significant progress, with the Hughes fire near Castaic Lake being around one-third contained. The Palisades fire, the biggest in LA's history, was about three-quarters
Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T
Just after dinner time on a chilly evening in January 2025, the Black River Falls Fire Department received a call that would get them sprinting. Smoke was seen billowing from the 'Sure Stay Plus by Best Western' on 600 Oasis Road in Brockway. The alarm bell rang at 8:50 PM. Upon arrival, firefighte
