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When the flames of wildfires erupted around the City of Angels, Janell Gruss found herself in a race against time. For her, the urge to flee wasn’t just about hopping in the car; it was about ensuring the safety of 25 spirited horses and a medley of other creatures that called her stable home. You see, while most folks were revving their engines and mapping their escape routes, Janell was deep in the fray, amidst swirling embers and howling winds clocking in at an astounding 160 km/h. “The last horse we had to get out of…

The Shocking Case of Lucy Letby: A Story That Leaves Us with More Questions Than Answers It’s a tale so harrowing that it left many across the UK—and even beyond—utterly stunned and scratching their heads in disbelief. How could a young nurse, entrusted with the care of the most vulnerable, be found guilty of murdering not one, not two, but seven innocent babies? And as if that wasn’t enough, she allegedly attempted to murder seven more. The case of Lucy Letby, who, post-conviction in 2023, has been dubbed the most prolific…

Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic Re-Elected: A Landslide Victory with a Political Twist In a turn of events that could only be scripted in the drama of real-life politics, Croatia's populist President Zoran Milanovic has sailed through the elections in a landslide win that had his conservative rival Dragan Primorac looking rather underwhelmed. With over 74% of the votes counted, Zoran Milanovic didn’t just win; he practically triumphed with a flourish, leaving Primorac—backed by the…

In the serene little enclave of Pacific Palisades, where ocean views meet hillside charm, an Irish couple recently found themselves caught in a nightmare that’s become all too familiar in the west—a devastating wildfire that swept through their community like a runaway freight train. Dermot and Anne Tuohy, who boldly describe their current situation as that of the "lucky ones," have become unwitting witnesses to the destructive fury of nature. “Our part of the Palisades, known as the ‘highlands,’ only got a partial…

Amidst an unforgiving inferno that has turned parts of Los Angeles into a smoldering battlefield, firefighters are slowly but surely making headway in their fight against the flames ravaging the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. As they scramble to contain the blaze, nearly 16 lives have been lost, and countless families are grappling with unimaginable loss. With the skies painted in angry shades of orange and black, aircraft have been soaring overhead, dropping water and fire retardant on the charred hillsides in a desperate…

Smoke and Scramble: Life Under the Wildfire's Shadow in Los Angeles The scene at Teddy's Cocina in Pasadena, California, was bustling—almost a small oasis of normalcy amid chaos. As wildfire evacuees dug into their lunches and locals scuttled indoors to escape the brown, smoky air choking the city, one couldn’t help but feel a touch surreal. A meal had never felt so poignant. Dulce Perez, a cook at the restaurant, succinctly described the experience: “It's not breathable.” And who could argue? It felt as if the sky had…

In a move that has caused quite the stir, US President Joe Biden has taken to the airwaves, expressing his deep dismay over Meta's recent decision to abandon its fact-checking efforts on Facebook and Instagram in the United States. He didn't mince words, labeling the decision “really shameful”. And honestly, who can blame him? After all, in an age where misinformation spreads faster than a cat meme, the last thing we need is a tech giant tossing its fact-checking responsibilities out the window like yesterday’s…

On December 29, a Jeju Air jet tragically crashed near Muan airport in South Korea, marking a dark chapter in aviation history. The incident claimed the lives of 179 people, making it the deadliest airplane accident ever recorded on South Korean soil. To add to the mystery, the flight’s black boxes—those all-important flight data and cockpit voice recorders—stopped recording just four minutes before the aircraft collided with a concrete structure. Talk about cutting things a little too close for comfort. Now, this wasn’t…

Dermot and Anne Tuohy, an Irish couple, found themselves hastily escaping their Los Angeles residence as the Palisades Fire wreaked havoc, leaving their neighborhood in smoldering ruins. They consider themselves fortunate—“the lucky ones," as they put it. "We call Pacific Palisades home, which is split into two sections: the 'village' and the Highlands. Thankfully, we’re in the Highlands, though it suffered some damage; the village, however, is a total loss," Mr. Tuohy shared during an interview with RTÉ News, his…

In an urgent response to the raging Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles, helicopters dropped water and fire retardant on the steep terrains, aiming to curtail its unsettling eastward advance. The intensity of firefighting on the ground has surged dramatically, especially with wind gusts poised to reach a staggering 113 km/h, posing an additional peril to containment efforts. Tragically, the consequences of these wildfires have already claimed the lives of at least 16 individuals, leaving neighborhoods devastated and pushing…