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Biden Urges Netanyahu for Quick Ceasefire, Says White House

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 14, 2025

President Joe Biden had an important phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. They talked about stopping the fighting in Gaza and getting the people held hostage there back home safely. Biden told Netanyahu that it was very important to stop the fighting right away. He also said they needed to get […]

Biden Honors Pope Francis with US Medal of Freedom

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 13, 2025

On Saturday, US President Joe Biden called Pope Francis to present him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest honor a civilian can receive in the United States. This special moment marked the first time Biden awarded the medal with distinction during his presidency. Biden, who has been a lifelong Catholic, was […]

Animal Rescuers Help Dogs, Donkeys, and Horses Flee LA Fire

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 13, 2025

In Pasadena, California, a pitbull mix named Canela was found in the ashes, struggling to breathe from smoke and walking on hot debris. A kind person discovered him lying in the rubble in Altadena, wrapped him in a blanket, and rushed him to the Pasadena Humane Society. Canela, too weak to stand at first, was […]

Jeju Air Jet’s Black Boxes Stopped 4 Minutes Before Crash

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2025

On December 29, a Jeju Air jet crashed at Muan airport in South Korea, causing the worst air disaster in the country, killing 179 people. Investigators revealed that the jet’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders, known as “black boxes,” stopped recording about four minutes before the crash. The black boxes are critical in understanding […]

LA Wildfires Cause Air Quality Warnings and Health Risks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA — The wildfires burning around Los Angeles have caused huge clouds of smoke, turning the air brown and making it hard to breathe. People across the city, including evacuees from the fires, are staying indoors to avoid the toxic air. Smoky Air and Health Concerns At Teddy’s Cocina in Pasadena, people who […]

Biden Criticizes Meta for Ending US Fact-Checking Efforts

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2025

US President Joe Biden recently expressed strong disapproval of Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking program in the United States. He called the move “really shameful” and stressed how important it is for people to hear the truth. Biden questioned how Meta could allow false information to spread on its platforms like Facebook and […]

LA Firefighters Make Progress as Strong Winds Calm Down

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES — After several days of fierce winds, firefighters in Los Angeles are starting to gain control over two major wildfires. These fires, which have been burning on both the eastern and western sides of the city, have caused massive damage and loss of life. Fires Burning Out of Control Six separate wildfires have […]

10 Dead in LA Fires, National Guard Called for Help

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 10, 2025

In Los Angeles, massive wildfires have caused severe destruction, killing at least 10 people and forcing thousands of others to flee their homes. These fires have torn through entire neighborhoods, leaving behind nothing but ash and rubble. As the fires continue to spread, California’s National Guard has been called in to help control the chaos. […]

Vietnam Offers Rewards for Reporting Traffic Violators

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 10, 2025

What’s the Reward? In an effort to improve safety on the roads, Vietnam is offering rewards of up to five million dong (around $200) to people who report traffic violators. This reward is up to 10% of the fine given to the driver, but it can’t go over five million dong. The government has put […]

California Power Outages Reach 400,000 as Fires Spread

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 9, 2025

In California, more than 400,000 homes and businesses lost power on Wednesday as wildfires spread out of control in Los Angeles and nearby areas. These fires have been burning for days, causing huge damage and putting many people in danger. At least six fires started on Tuesday, burning over 20,000 acres of land. Sadly, two […]

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