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LIVE: Thousands of homes burn in Los Angeles wildfires
SUMMARY: Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling several major wildfires that have claimed five lives and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, including homes and businesses. Among the hardest hit are the Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires, with the Palisades Fire becoming the most destructive in the city’s history, scorching over 17,000 acres. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts, but conditions improved slightly, allowing teams to make progress. Evacuation orders were issued for approximately 130,000 residents, and notable figures, including celebrities, lost their homes. The destruction has targeted densely populated areas, revealing the growing impact of climate change on wildfire seasons.
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SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the deadline for TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to find an approved U.S. buyer. This decision follows the removal of TikTok from app stores due to a federal law requiring ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations or face a ban, citing national security concerns. Trump’s order would delay the law’s restrictions, offering ByteDance more time to negotiate a sale. Despite challenges, including TikTok’s legal disputes, Trump emphasized the app’s potential value and the importance of keeping it operational in the U.S.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (January 17-19), Mississippi offers a variety of events. Highlights include the JSU Tiger Parade of Champions in Jackson, Fleet Feet Coffee Run, and several Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. The Bridgid Ferguson Trio and Storytelling Festival also take place in Jackson, along with exhibits like “Of Salt and Spirit.” In Vicksburg, enjoy the Winter Youth Rodeo and Peruvian Delights Wine Dinner, while Natchez hosts a Krewe of Phoenix Ball and a Farmers Market. The Pine Belt features Artrageous in Hattiesburg and karaoke in Laurel. Other events include jazz, comedy, and live performances across the region.
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SUMMARY: Joe Biden’s presidency aimed to “restore the soul” of America post-Trump, but despite bipartisan legislative successes and international alliances, he struggled to change the political landscape. Four years after defeating Trump, Biden faced electoral defeat as Trump made a political comeback. Polls show only a quarter view Biden favorably, even lower than Trump during his presidency. Although Biden touted achievements in infrastructure and economic recovery, rising costs and inflation eroded public support. As he prepares to leave office, questions persist about his legacy and the permanence of the political shift towards populism, leaving Biden’s ambitions unfulfilled.
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Our Mississippi Home4 days agoConnoisseurs Series Presents Free Concerts at Southern Miss
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed6 days ago‘Don’t lose hope’: More than 100 Tennesseans protest incoming Trump administration
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed7 days agoFalling Saturday temperatures
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News from the South - Tennessee News Feed3 days agoTruck stop serial killer on trial
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News from the South - Missouri News Feed3 days agoHow delivery drivers are braving the frigid temperatures
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News from the South - Kentucky News Feed6 days agoSnow and bitter cold set to impact the region to close out the weekend
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoSnow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain: A guide to understanding winter’s wonders and hazards
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News from the South - Louisiana News Feed5 days agoWeather Alert Days for extreme cold and a snowstorm Tuesday