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Firefighters Race to Beat LA Blazes as Winds Grow and Death Toll Hits 16
At least 16 people were now confirmed dead from fires that have ripped through the city, leaving communities in ruins and testing the mettle of thousands of firefighters and millions of California residents. Despite heroic efforts, including precision sorties from aerial crews, the Palisades Fire continued to grow Saturday, pushing east towards the priceless collections of the Getty Center art museum and north to the densely populated San Fernando Valley. 'We're ...
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US Introduces Sanctions against Russian Oil Majors
The United States introduces sanctions against Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegaz, their subsidiaries and tankers, a high-ranking official said at a special briefing. The US 'introduces sanctions against two largest Russian oil companies,' the official said. He explained later that this refers to Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, and certain their subsidiaries. Furthermore, restrictions will apply to 183 oil tankers, many of them allegedly being part of the Russian 'shadow fleet,' the official added. The ...
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California Wildfires Leave 10 Dead, 130,000 Evacuated, $50 Billion in Damages
At least 10 people have died, over 130,000 residents have been forced to evacuate, and approximately 10,000 structures have been destroyed by wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles, United States of America. Early damage estimates peg the losses at $50 billion. Uncontrollable Fires and Widespread Evacuations As of Thursday, five massive fires continued to rage, destroying homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. Two major wildfires remained out of control in the city, with firefighters working ...
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