Wildfire conspiracy theories are going viral again. Why?

Researchers say the conspiracies around the L.A. wildfires follow familiar patterns.

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"Inner Excellence" author on Eagles player going viral for reading his book on sidelines

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown went viral after reading "Inner Excellence" on the sidelines during last Sunday's playoff game. Now, the lifestyle book itself has taken off online as ...
CBS News - 1d
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires

The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.
CBS News - 3d
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again

Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...
NBC News - 3d
FEMA administrator warns winds could make wildfires 'dangerous and strong again’

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Sunday warned that winds could worsen the wildfires in the coming days, as she urged residents to heed public advisories to stay far away from their homes. ...
The Hill - 4d
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious

With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?
BBC News - 5d
Pokemon Go's Unova Tour In LA Will Go On, But Niantic Is Monitoring Wildfires

Earlier this week, Los Angeles and surrounding cities in California were struck by multiple wildfires and intense Santa Ana winds that caused catastrophic damage to Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and ...
GameSpot - 6d
Why Manchester City are looking to go big and sign Omar Marmoush

The versatile Egyptian forward has scored 18 goals and laid on 11 assists for Eintracht Frankfurt this season. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored . Manchester City fans are breathing a sigh of relief ...
The Guardian - Jan. 9
Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)

Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.
The New York Times - Jan. 4

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