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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 […]

Wildfires Rage Around Los Angeles, 5 Lives Lost

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 9, 2025

Wildfires have been raging around Los Angeles, causing massive destruction and loss of life. The fires started on Tuesday and quickly spread due to strong, dry winds. As of Wednesday, the fires have killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate their homes. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and […]

Rescue Teams Save Lives After Tibet Earthquake Kills 120+

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 8, 2025

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 struck Tibet, China, on Tuesday, causing widespread damage. The epicenter was in Tingri, near Mount Everest, around 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of the world’s tallest mountain. The tremor was so strong that it also affected neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Rescue Efforts and Survivors […]

Hamas insists Gaza war must end as hostage deal deadline nears

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 8, 2025

In the ongoing talks between Hamas and Israel, the Islamist group has remained firm on its demand for a full end to the Gaza war as part of any agreement to release hostages. This comes as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump sets a January 20 deadline for action. The Deadlock For months, Hamas, Israel, and mediators […]

Strong Earthquake in Tibet Kills Nearly 100, Hits Nepal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 7, 2025

On Tuesday, a strong earthquake hit Tibet, close to the Himalayas, shaking buildings across neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, and India. The earthquake, which was very powerful with a magnitude of 6.8, took place near Tingri, a small town in Tibet. The earthquake was deep in the ground, about 10 km below the surface, and […]

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