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US News Today Live Updates on January 12, 2025 : Los Angeles wildfire in 1970: Netizens react to 55-year-old newspaper, ‘History really does repeat itself’
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US News Today Live: Los Angeles wildfire in 1970: Netizens react to 55-year-old newspaper, ‘History really does repeat itself’
- Los Angeles wildfire in 1970: Wildfires killed at least 16 people and destroyed over 12,000 structures in Southern California. Social media strongly reacted to memories of past wildfires.
US News Today Live: Jamie Lee Curtis faces fury for wildfire-Gaza comparison: ‘She no longer knows what world she is in’
- Jamie Lee Curtis is under fire for comparing the Los Angeles wildfires to the war in Gaza during a Q&A event. Despite her $1 million donation to wildfire relief, critics on social media have slammed her remarks as insensitive, out of touch, and lacking self-awareness.
US News Today Live: Biden administration imposes sanctions on 2 Indian companies for violating US curbs on Russia: Report
- Skyhart Management Services and Avision Management Services are the two Indian companies that have been slapped with sanctions, according to a statement from the US Department of State
US News Today Live: California wildfire: Kim Kardashian demands pay raise for firefighters, $1 per hour since 1984
- In Instagram Stories, Kim Kardashian thanked firefighters for their efforts during the California wildfire and spotlighted the low pay of incarcerated firefighters. She urged Governor Newsom to raise their wages.
US News Today Live: LA Fires: Firefighters race against time as blazes expand to neighbouring areas, 16 dead | 10 points
- The Los Angeles wildfire continues to threaten neighborhoods, killing at least 16 people and destroying over 12,000 structures. While 11% of the Palisades fire is contained, strong winds are complicating firefighting efforts,
US News Today Live: Donald Trump probe ends: Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns from Justice Dept ahead of inauguration
- Jack Smith has resigned as the special counsel overseeing federal criminal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump and has “separated” from the US Justice Department, according to a Saturday court filing from the government.
US News Today Live: Los Angeles wildfires: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs house on fire? Wild theories afloat as rapper awaits sex trafficking trial
- Los Angeles wildfires have displaced thousands, including celebrities like Tina Knowles and Paris Hilton. Sean Diddy’s mansion remains unharmed, leading to speculation connecting his ongoing legal issues to the fires
US News Today Live: Rory Sykes, inspirational speaker who conquered disability, dies in Malibu fire disaster
- Rory Sykes’ death in the Malibu fires marks the loss of a remarkable individual whose resilience, love for technology, and spirit of adventure touched the hearts of many.
US News Today Live: IRS announces start of 2025 tax season on January 27; Direct File system now available in 25 states
- The IRS has announced the start of the 2025 tax season on January 27, expecting over 140 million returns by the April 15 deadline. It will expand its free Direct File program to 25 states and aims to issue most refunds within 21 days.
US News Today Live: Joe Biden grants 1 million immigrants another 18 months in the US—Donald Trump’s tougher policies loom
- The Biden administration extended Temporary Protected Status for 1 million immigrants from El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela, allowing them to stay in the US legally for 18 more months.