Prompt

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…

Mogadishu (AX) – As regional and federal leaders banter and confer during the second day of the National Consultative Council (NCC) huddle, attention swings onto the looming elections, national security woes, and the precarious balance of political harmony.Insiders whisper that these bigwigs aim to tackle the thorny issue of regional state leaders who are overstaying their welcome, with critics clamoring for timely elections.The opposition ain't beating around the bush; they've blasted warnings against any cheeky maneuvers…