As historic fires continue to burn across Southern California, a number of Los Angeles brands have started selling limited edition merchandise to raise crucial funds for relief efforts. ...
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Immigration Raids in Bakersfield Raise Questions
On Jan. 7, the phones of immigration advocates in Bakersfield began lighting up with calls from immigrant farmworkers. The messages said the U.S. Border Patrol was conducting an indiscriminate dragnet in the area, pulling over vehicles presumed to be carrying immigrants to work and taking dozens into custody. To the advocates, this didn't seem right. ...

Trump's Eventful First Day Back in Office
And that was just Day One. After four years of a subdued term under President Joe Biden, 82, Trump has brought energy and unpredictability back to the Oval Office. The former reality TV star and businessman known for his branding, Trump, 78, jump-started his agenda with an eye for dramatics. ...

Massive Police Union That Endorsed Trump Slams Jan. 6 Pardons
'DANGEROUS MESSAGE' Fraternal Order of Police says it finds recent pardons and commutations troubling. Leigh Kimmins Updated Jan. 22 2025 6:23AM EST / Published Jan. 22 2025 5:53AM EST Leigh Kimmins Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here. ...

Prince Harry Settles Lawsuit Against Rupert Murdoch's Tabloids
Prince Harry has settled his case against Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids. Having said he wanted to see his case into phone hacking and unlawful information gathering go to trial, the royal has now reached a settlement before an argument was even made in London’s High Court. ...

Severe Weather Forecast for Southern California
LOS ANGELES — Parched Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, dampening the prospects of another round of killer wildfires though even a small amount of precipitation could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff. ...

Union Cabinet Approves Minimum Support Price for Raw Jute
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved a minimum support price of Rs 5,650 per quintal for raw jute for marketing season 2025-26, an increase of 6 per cent or Rs 315 over the previous MSP. ...

JD(U) Withdraws Support from BJP Government in Manipur
The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday formally withdrew its support from the N Biren Singh-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Manipur. In an official letter issued by the party’s unit president in Manipur, Kshetrimayum Biren Singh, JD(U) announced that it no longer supports the BJP-led state government in Manipur. ...

Actor Saif Ali Khan Meets Rickshaw Driver Who Saved His Life
Actor Saif Ali Khan recently met with Bhajan Singh Rana, the rickshaw driver who once saved his life, to personally thank him for his bravery. Joined by his mother, Sharmila Tagore, Saif expressed heartfelt gratitude and commended Rana for his selflessness. ...

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Tahir Hussain's plea for bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a plea filed by former councillor and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail to campaign for assembly polls. While Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed Hussain's plea saying no case was made out, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah opined he could be released on interim bail. ...

Sanjoy Roy sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Abhaya Rape and Murder Case
New Delhi: Sanjoy Roy, the sole accused in the horrific Abhaya Rape and Murder Case, was convicted by the Sealdah Court and two days post conviction, his quantum of sentence was announced. Sanjoy Roy has been given life imprisonment until death and a fine of Rs 50,000 has also been imposed on him. ...
Five men sentenced to death for gang-rape and murder in Chhattisgarh
A fast-track court in Korba district of Chhattisgarh has sentenced five men to death for gang-raping and killing a 16-year-old girl and murdering her two family members in 2021. The Fast Track Special Court (FTSC) sentenced another accused to life imprisonment. ...

Hezbollah Leader Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hamadi Shot Dead in Lebanon
Lebanon was thrown into chaos as news broke that a top Hezbollah leader, Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hamadi, was shot dead inside his house near eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley region on Tuesday. The incident sent shockwaves throughout the region and raised questions about the security situation in Lebanon. ...

The Kelce Brothers Face Off in Super Bowl LVI
The dilemma has actually faced the Kelce bros. before ... you'll recall, Philadelphia and K.C. met in SB LVII -- but Jason was playing back then, so he didn't have any choice in the matter. In games since his retirement, Jason has been all for Travis -- wearing red throughout the tight end's playoff run last season. ...

Jennie Announces Release Date for Debut Solo Album "Ruby"
Jennie will release her first solo album, Ruby, on March 7. The LP is set to arrive via the Blackpink member’s own record label Odd Atelier and Columbia Records. ...

Blake Lively Responds to Justin Baldoni's Video Proof in Sexual Harassment Case
Los Angeles, Jan 22 (IANS) Hollywood actress Blake Lively has reacted through her legal team at director-actor Justin Baldoni’s recently released video proof quashing the actress’ claim of sexual harassment. ...

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 Might Happen Soon, Farhan Akhtar Drops a Hint
Bollywood fans around the world have been eagerly waiting for a sequel to the much-loved film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The iconic movie starring Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, and Abhay Deol left a lasting impact on the audience with its beautiful portrayal of friendship, love, and self-discovery. ...

Saif Ali Khan Returns Home After Stabbing Incident, Plans to Reward Domestic Help
Days after the stabbing incident at his Bandra residence, actor Saif Ali Khan returned home from the hospital. He and his wife, actress Kareena Kapoor, plan to reward their domestic help, Eliyamma Philip, for her courageous actions during the intruder attack on January 16. ...

The Bottom Line - Tuesday, January 21
On today's episode of 'The Bottom Line', Jackie and Brian follow President Trump's meeting with GOP congressional leaders. Plus, former President Biden pardons five of his family members. ...

Maine Coon Cat Mittens Makes Accidental Trips Between New Zealand and Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia. ...

Climate Change and the Reality of Wildfires
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, the devastating impact of climate change becomes more evident. The fires, fueled by dry conditions and high temperatures, serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of global warming and the urgent need for action. ...

Nepal to hike Mount Everest climbing fees by more than 35%
Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world's tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in nearly a decade, officials said on Wednesday. ...
Calcutta High Court to Hear Appeal in RG Kar Hospital Rape-Murder Case
The Calcutta High Court announced on Wednesday that it would hear the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the victim's family, and the convict before making a decision on the admission of an appeal filed by the West Bengal government regarding the inadequacy of the sentence given by a trial court in the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case. ...

Car Falls from 2nd-Floor Parking Lot in Pune, Maharashtra
The dramatic visuals recorded on a CCTV camera showed the vehicle accidentally reversing and hitting the ground after a portion of the parking space collapsed. The incident was reported from Viman Nagar in Pune, Maharashtra. ...

17 Mysterious Deaths in Jammu and Kashmir Village Declared Containment Zone
Unable to reach a conclusive finding as to what caused 17 mysterious deaths in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district authorities on Wednesday declared the Budhaal village as a containment zone under section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS. ...