Among those fighting the Los Angeles wildfires: Prison inmates
Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
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A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.
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Friday’s jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here’s what to expect
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 increase in November.
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UP government seeks 1978 Sambhal violence files
The Uttar Pradesh government is reviewing the 1978 Sambhal riots cases after a BJP leader requested reopening them. This follows CM Yogi Adityanath’s mention of the riots in a legislative session. Authorities are gathering information on the riots, including fatalities, court proceedings, and the status of registered cases. The aim is to address justice for…
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Gangster’s 35-year stint as UP home guard ends
Nakdu Yadav, a former gangster, successfully evaded the law by assuming a new identity and working as a home guard for 35 years in UP. At age 57, his secret was exposed by his nephew, leading to his arrest and subsequent investigation into how he avoided detection for so long.
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Security forces gun down 3 Maoists in Sukma forests
A fierce encounter takes place between security forces and Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. The operation involves the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force and CoBRA. Deputy CM Vijay Sharma confirms three Maoists killed, making it nine neutralised this year. The encounter follows an IED blast that killed eight jawans in Bijapur.
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ED busts network of CAs, hawala dealers that sent out Rs 10,000 crore
ED has discovered a network of CAs and hawala operators who laundered over Rs 10,000 crore of black money out of India. The investigation revealed Jitendra Pandey created 98 shell companies and 269 bank accounts to send funds to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, disguised as freight charges.
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Rajasthan HC reaffirms stay on leak-marred SI recruitments
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld its suspension of the 2021 sub-inspector recruitments, affected by leaks, after the state government argued against canceling test results abruptly. The stay was imposed in November 2024, preventing 859 recruits from field postings until further notice. The court will review the matter on February 10.
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Why pro wrestling great Jeff Hardy believes he could’ve been as big as John Cena
Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular pro wrestlers of his generation. Hardy’s death-defying stunts will live in the minds of fans for the rest of their lives. He performed in WWE in three separate stints between 1994 and 2021. He and his brother, Matt, became a beloved tag team and won several championships…
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Los Angeles wildfires: Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1 million to relief efforts as destruction continues
As wildfires in Southern California rage on, with Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley calling the situation “one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles,” some stars are doing what they can to help. Jamie Lee Curtis shared Thursday that she and her family are donating $1 million…
