Anti-Immigrant Rioters Set a UK Library on Fire. The Community Rallied.
After the Spellow Library in Liverpool was targeted during England’s unrest last summer, more than 10,000 people donated to its restoration.
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Autism community fears RFK Jr. would set back decades of progress
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Millions 'face tax hike' and Trump set to visit UK
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UK insurers set for record £70bn of pension transactions
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A man set himself on fire outside a Tunisian synagogue and was killed by police
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President Trump set to visit Los Angeles area to tour Palisades Fire zone
President Trump is expected to visit the Los Angeles area Friday following the devastating wildfires that caused extensive damage and left at least 28 dead.CBS News - 4d -
Wisconsin man accused of setting congressman's office on fire over TikTok ban charged with arson
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Storm Éowyn set to batter the UK with up to 90mph winds
It is going to turn stormier in the UK this week as Storm Éowyn moves in from the Atlantic.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Landmarks destroyed, masterpieces incinerated, communities razed: how the LA fires ravaged culture
Almost 200 artists in the Altadena neighbourhood have had their homes or studios burned down, while modernist buildings and irreplaceable collections have been destroyed. Fires are a seasonal ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
A$AP Rocky trial set to begin on charges he fired a gun at a former friend
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Elon Musk says he is 'fired up for the future' at Trump's inaugural rally
Billionaire tycoon Elon Musk shared his excitement for the future during President Donald Trump’s inaugural rally. At one point, the crowd chanted, "Elon! Elon!" Musk then forcefully touched his ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Some Prominent Palestinian Prisoners Set to Be Released in the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Agreement
Israel is expected on Sunday to begin releasing more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
The LA fires left a beloved school in ashes. Now, parents are rallying to restart their ‘community’
Altadena’s Village Playgarden education center served diverse families with outdoor classrooms, small farm and animals – till it was destroyed by flames. In Altadena, it had become the hot ticket ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Man admits to setting fire to building housing Wisconsin rep's office over TikTok ban
A man has admitted to setting fire to a building housing a House member from Wisconsin’s office over “recent talks of a TikTok ban,” according to local police. The 19-year-old man was caught Sunday ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
TikTok Ban Behind Fire Set at a Mall With Congressman’s Office, Police Say
No one was injured. The building, which includes a district office of a Wisconsin congressman who has been a critic of TikTok, sustained moderate damage in the fire on Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting woman on fire at home south of Brisbane
Premier says alleged Kingston domestic violence incident has ‘rocked’ Queensland as woman, 34, remains in hospital. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
UK set to introduce digital driving licences
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Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’
Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastation. A week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
US earnings latest: JPMorgan and BNY set to close at peaks as banks rally
Shares rise in morning trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earningsFinancial Times - Jan. 15 -
How Los Angeles' Latino community is helping support fire victims
Thousands of firefighters are battling at least four sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area as of Sunday.ABC News - Jan. 12 -
California communities step up to help fire victims
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How the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire: Fire & Ash - Part 3
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Inept arsonist set his pants on fire
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Inept arsonist set his own pants on fire in Australia
An alleged arsonist was forced to strip off their pants after they caught fire during an attempt to set fire to a fast-food outlet in Australia.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Column: L.A. officials' poor fire communication should have residents fuming
At a time when residents, especially evacuees, are desperate for information, press conferences by Mayor Karen Bass and other L.A. officials have fallen woefully short.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Mangled trees, charred homes and ashen land: inside a community leveled by the Palisades fire
Where once kids played and a California neighborhood gathered, the land is now devastated by a ferocious fire. In Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, street after street is laden with ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Resold tickets prices set to be capped under UK tout crackdown
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Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
ATF investigates tourist accused of setting businesses on fire in Puerto Rico
Authorities in Missouri and Puerto Rico are investigating an incident where several businesses on the island were allegedly set on fire by a tourist from Missouri; videos of the alleged event have ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Four San Diego fraternity members charged after setting member on fire
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Jimmy Carter's casket departs from the Carter Presidential Library
Watch as a departure ceremony is held for former President Jimmy Carter at his presidential library before his remains are transported to the U.S. Capitol to lie in state.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
9 million tulips, spinning library shelves: The massive backlot builds of 'Wicked'
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NFL playoff field set after Lions rout Vikings to earn NFC's top seed; Patriots fire Jerod Mayo
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Several commodities face headwinds in 2025 — but this metal's record rally is set to continue
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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum director on his life, impact
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Johannesburg’s shuttered main library becomes symbol of city in decay
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Gold set to rally further this year, say Wall Street banks
Yellow metal expected to continue to benefit from buying by global central banksFinancial Times - Jan. 2
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