Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi discussed the situation at the front with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Despite heavy fighting, the enemy did not achieve its strategic goals, and the United States confirmed its continued support for Ukraine.
The SES officially denied the information about the mobilization of 50% of the service's employees. 90% of the SES personnel have reservations, including all employees of the rapid response units.
Two large-scale fires in Los Angeles County have killed 25 people. The total area of the fire exceeds the territory of Paris, and firefighters are fighting the fire in difficult weather conditions.
Brazil's President has signed a law restricting the use of smartphones in schools. The devices will be allowed to be used only in emergency situations and for educational purposes.
19-year-old Matilda Ledger was photographed having coffee in New York, where she showed a striking resemblance to her parents. The photos appeared a week before the 15th anniversary of the death of actor Heath Ledger.
Netflix has postponed the premiere of the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle show from January to March 4 due to the destruction caused by the Los Angeles fires. In the new show, “Love, Meghan,” the Duchess will share advice and have candid conversations with friends.
The Palisades Fire in California could have been started by a previous fire caused by New Year's Eve fireworks. Federal investigators are conducting an investigation at the scene.
Ukrainian rescuers are ready to help fight fires in California. Ukraine also offers Moldova help with coal supplies for Transnistria.
Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom “with distinction. ” This is the first time such an award has been presented by a sitting US president, and the ceremony took place over the phone due to the fires in California.
At least 11 people have been killed in the Los Angeles County wildfires. The exact number of victims is unknown due to dangerous conditions for the investigation.
Firefighters from Mexico will join 10,000 rescuers to fight the fires in Los Angeles. The decision was supported by President Claudia Sheinbaum and the National Council of Civil Defense of Mexico.
The President of Ukraine had a conversation with Joe Biden about the fires in California and expressed condolences for the losses. The fire destroyed celebrity estates in Malibu, including the homes of Paris Hilton and Anthony Hopkins.
The largest wildfires in the state's history continue to rage in California, claiming 10 lives. About 10,000 buildings have been destroyed and tens of thousands of people have been evacuated.
The fires in the Palisades area have covered almost 20,000 acres, killing 7 people. Pasadena authorities warn of unsafe tap water due to the effects of the fires.
Large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed about 2,000 buildings, including Hunter Biden's rented villa in Malibu. Among the victims were also the homes of famous actors, and 5 people died.
U. S. President Joe Biden has canceled his planned trip to Rome due to large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles. Meetings with the Pope, Italian Prime Minister, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are canceled.
The US and Ukrainian administrations considered the possibility of negotiations with Moscow in the first half of 2025. The US is working to strengthen Ukraine's position and impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation before potential negotiations.
Wildfires in California have reached the Hollywood Hills, and 150,000 people have been evacuated. Celebrity homes in Malibu, including Paris Hilton's estate, burned down.
Five uncontrolled wildfires are raging in Los Angeles, claiming the lives of 5 people. The disaster destroyed more than 1000 buildings, left a million homes without power, and forced the evacuation of 100,000 people.
Wildfires engulfed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of 30,000 people. The fire destroyed more than 1173 hectares of land, threatening 13,000 buildings, including the homes of Hollywood stars.
Mark Zuckerberg has announced large-scale changes in content moderation on Meta platforms. The company is abandoning fact-checking services and introducing a “community notes” system to expand freedom of speech.
The Duchess of Sussex is launching a new lifestyle show on Netflix, where she portrays herself as a housewife. It's a return to her roots as a lifestyle blogger and an attempt to create her own brand separate from Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex has announced her own reality show, With Love, Meghan, on Netflix. In the program, she will share tips on cooking, gardening, and handicrafts with celebrity guests.
In the city of Fullerton, a single-engine Van's RV-10 crashed into a building, killing one person. 15 people were injured with varying degrees of severity, 9 of them hospitalized.
The CDC reports alarming mutations in the avian influenza virus after the first severe case in the United States. A total of 65 cases have been reported in 10 states, including 37 in California.
A study has shown an increased risk of autism in children whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancy. UCLA found that 11% of such children show signs of autism spectrum disorders.
A federal judge in New York has granted a plaintiff permission to remain anonymous temporarily in a rape case against Jay-Z and Diddy. The woman claims that she was raped by the rappers in 2000 when she was 13 years old.
A storm with hurricane-force winds and waves of up to 18 meters hit the California coast. One person was killed, another went missing, and part of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed.
In Santa Cruz, a part of the pier collapsed due to strong ocean waves with waves of up to 7. 9 meters. Three city workers fell into the water but survived with minor injuries.
The first case of human infection with H5 avian influenza after contact with sick livestock has been detected in Los Angeles County. The patient has mild symptoms and is recovering at home after being treated with antiviral drugs.