Prisoners Released Early But Some Victims Not Warned

How many prisoners are fighting the Los Angeles fires?

Inmate firefighters responding to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and working 24-hour shifts are earning $26.90 per day, according to the California Dept. of Corrections.

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Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release

The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.

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Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release

The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.

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Germany welcomes release of German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home

Germany has welcomed the release of a German Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany

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Germany welcomes release of German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home

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Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?

At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.

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Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires - and stigma

Critics say using incarcerated men and women to fight fires is cheap labour, but supporters say it is rehabilitative.

BBC News - 4d

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - 4d

Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research shows. Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success ...

The Guardian - 4d

Why Cavs' win over Thunder is (and isn’t) an early NBA Finals preview

Here's what we learned from Wednesday's clash of the NBA's top two teams.

ESPN - 5d

Flu cases in England’s hospitals soar after season starts early

NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of viruses

Financial Times - 5d

Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act

Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...

The Hill - 5d

Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...

The Guardian - 5d

How To Get Into Path Of Exile 2 Early Access

Path of Exile 2 is out now in early access ahead of its 1.0 launch in the future. Naturally, that means the game will change a lot over the months ahead. While the ARPG will feature three acts of ...

GameSpot - 6d

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - 6d

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala returns home after release from prison in Iran

Sala, who had been held since 19 December, greeted by family members and Italian PM at Rome airport. Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was held in solitary confinement for almost three weeks ...

The Guardian - 6d

Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025

Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Saquon Barkley lead the way in Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

First bets: Early picks for NFL wild-card weekend

Here are some bets for the wild-card round.

ESPN - 6d

Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released by his inauguration

Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said he is flying back to Doha, Qatar, for negotiations between Hamas and Israel.

CNBC - Jan. 7

IV fluid shortage likely to extend into early 2025

This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia announces early access for Omniverse Sensor RTX for smarter autonomous machines

Nvidia announced early access for Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX software to enable smarter autonomous machines with generative AI. Generative AI and foundation models let autonomous machines ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

US transfers 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay

The U.S. on Monday transferred 11 prisoners out of Guantánamo Bay, the latest batch of inmates to leave the infamous facility in Cuba that once held around 780 detainees. The 11 prisoners were ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate

A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Two-Round Mock Draft

It's never too early to think about next fantasy football season. Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski take a look at the top-20 fantasy picks for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors

High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian era

Financial Times - Jan. 5

New Orleans Releases Most Names of Victims Killed in Attack

Those who died after a man drove a pickup through the French Quarter highlighted the diverse mix of people who are drawn to the city.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays

Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Mike Clay's early 2025 PPR rankings

We've flipped the calendar to 2025, so let's get right to Clay's first set of rankings for next season.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain

ABC News - Jan. 4

Alcohol warning labels?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Visionary Realms’ Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen sees success in early access

Visionary Realms is an ambitious game studio that recently launched early access for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a classic fantasy MMO.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday

President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Sara Sharif's killer father 'attacked in prison'

Urfan Sharif, who was convicted of murdering his daughter Sara, is said to have been assaulted in HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Victims of New Orleans attack remembered

A ceremony was held to commemorate the 14 people who were killed in the New Year's attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Now, family members of the victims are speaking out about their loved ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Way-too-early top 50 fantasy football rankings for 2025

With the 2024 fantasy football season in the books, Dalton Del Don looks ahead to next season with his early rankings.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Can Labour sell a softer prisons policy?

The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Swisscom Trims Profit Outlook on Early Closing of Vodafone Italia Deal

Swisscom lowered its core earnings guidance after the deal to merge its Italian subsidiary Fastweb and Vodafone’s operations closed on Dec. 31.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show

Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.

BBC News - Jan. 2

McLaren Artura Meets Early Demise Near Vancouver Dealership

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Prisoners Released Early But Some Victims Not Warned

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