US President Declares $770 One-Time Payment For California Fire Victims
Nearly $5.1 million in immediate aid has already been distributed, with victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles being given a one-time payment of $770.
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Palisades, Now Most Disastrous Fire In LA History; Another Erupts In Hollywood Hills
Nearly 2,000 homes and buildings have been destroyed and nearly 400,000 homes and businesses have lost power.
Nippon Steel Might Sue USA Government Over Biden’s Decision To Block US Steel Acquisition
On Friday, Biden said he was blocking the controversial $14.3 billion acquisition, marking a significant use of executive authority in the closing days of his administration. He cited the need to protect national security and supply chains.
BYD Closes In On Tesla As Sales Jump
The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million, as subsidies and discounts helped attract customers.
Federal Appeals Court Sustains Sexual Abuse Judgement Against Trump
Trump challenged the $5 million civil verdict alleging the trial judge made numerous errors, including allowing testimony of two other women who claimed Trump sexually assaulted them.
Ghana And Kenya, Working To Upscale AfCFTA Benefits
Mahama indicated that the purpose of his visit was to express gratitude for President Ruto’s longstanding support and to extend an invitation to his inauguration scheduled for January 7.
USA Homelessness Hit Record High In 2024
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) said Friday that more than 770,000 people were in shelters, temporary housing or had no shelter, according to a survey carried out one night in January 2024.
Costco Push Back Against Anti-DEI Movement
Costco believes DEI helps its “treasure hunt” shopping atmosphere, and it is standing behind its efforts
North Korea Hackers Pilfered $1.3bn of crypto this year
Some of the thefts appear to be linked to North Korean hackers posing as remote IT workers to infiltrate crypto and other technology firms, the report says.
China Is Building The World’s Largest Airport On Artificial Island
The country’s largest offshore airport is rising slowly from the sea level like the sunrise in the east.