In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction
August 27, 2024
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In Eastern Ukraine, Terrifying Bombardment and Near Total Destruction

Powerful guided “glide bombs” have helped Russia raze entire towns with ever greater speed. “When you drive into a ruined town, it’s like hopelessness,” one soldier said. Source…

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Jury left to decide Tom Girardi’s fate in fraud trial
August 27, 2024
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Jury left to decide Tom Girardi’s fate in fraud trial

A victim of a gas explosion that killed his girlfriend. A client injured by a medical device and fighting bankruptcy. A woman who lost her husband in a…

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Sid Eudy, Wrestler Known as ‘Sid Vicious’ and ‘Sycho Sid,’ Dies at 63
August 27, 2024
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Sid Eudy, Wrestler Known as ‘Sid Vicious’ and ‘Sycho Sid,’ Dies at 63

The 6-foot-9 wrestling champion faced off against some of the industry’s biggest names, including Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan. Source link

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Alameda County firefighter temporarily suspended for racist remarks
August 27, 2024
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Alameda County firefighter temporarily suspended for racist remarks

A video of an Alameda County firefighter directing racist comments to a driver during a heated exchange has been circulating on social media, leading to the firefighter’s temporary…

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Man Charged With Arson in California’s Thompson Fire
August 27, 2024
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Man Charged With Arson in California’s Thompson Fire

The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents. Source link

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California man allegedly started Thompson fire with a single firework
August 27, 2024
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California man allegedly started Thompson fire with a single firework

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson in the Thompson fire, which torched 3,789 acres in the Northern California town of Oroville in early July.…

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Edgar Bronfman Jr. Drops Pursuit of Paramount
August 27, 2024
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Edgar Bronfman Jr. Drops Pursuit of Paramount

Mr. Bronfman has frantically put a bid together over the last week even as Paramount raised questions about his financing. Source link

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L.A. will pay nearly $40 million for allegedly misusing federal grants
August 27, 2024
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L.A. will pay nearly $40 million for allegedly misusing federal grants

The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million for misusing federal housing grants when it created affordable housing that was not accessible to people with disabilities,…

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Judge Pauses Biden Administration Program That Aids Undocumented Spouses
August 27, 2024
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Judge Pauses Biden Administration Program That Aids Undocumented Spouses

Ruling in favor of 16 Republican-led states that sued the administration, a federal judge put the program on hold while the court considers the merits of the case.…

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Jaws of Life stolen from Oakland firefighters responding to a call
August 27, 2024
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Jaws of Life stolen from Oakland firefighters responding to a call

In the middle of a rescue call last week, someone stole the Jaws of Life from Oakland firefighters, authorities said. Firefighters had brought out the tool during the…

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