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American actor Adam Sandler broke the dress code at the Oscars 2025 ceremony by wearing a $175,000 Aviator Nation hoodie and basketball shorts. The comedian skipped the red carpet and joked about his look with host Conan O'Brien.

Snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is 88% of normal, which could affect California's water supply. Although the figure is worrisome, it is still higher than the record low of 2015.

In 1975, at a conference in Asilomar, scientists developed rules for exploring the “uncharted territories” of science. These principles of self-regulation became the basis for the development of genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and AI.

In Boston, about 1000 people held a snow march in sub-zero temperatures. Protesters in Florida and California opposed Trump's policies and the appointment of Musk as head of DOGE.

A rare deep-sea beltfish, which is considered a harbinger of natural disasters in Japanese folklore, was discovered on the beach of Playa Kemada. This is the second such discovery in recent weeks after the same fish was found in Mexico.

A US Navy EA-18G Growler fighter jet crashed in San Diego Bay near the Coronado military base. Both pilots managed to eject and were rescued by a fishing boat.

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to return plastic straws to US government agencies. Earlier, Biden ordered to abandon plastic due to the environmental crisis.

Large-scale demonstrations were held in the United States against the first actions of the new Trump administration and the appointment of Musk. The protesters opposed immigration policy, restrictions on rights and access to confidential data.

A court in Washington is once again reviewing the legality of Prince Harry's stay in the United States because of his admission of drug use in his memoirs. Donald Trump said he would not defend the Duke in the case.

Researchers have discovered a variety of life forms at a depth of 4. 375 km below the Earth's surface. The discovery may help in the search for life on Mars and other planets.

Meta is in talks to re-register outside of Delaware, possibly in Texas. The company is also planning to relocate its trust and security staff from California to Texas as part of a content moderation review.

The White House stenographers cannot cope with the volume of Trump's public speeches, who spoke more than 81,000 words in a week. This is three times more than Biden said at the beginning of his term.

The President of the United States is heading to California to assess the damage from the Los Angeles wildfires. Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to meet with the president to discuss federal aid.

The US President plans to visit North Carolina after the hurricane and Los Angeles after the fires. Trump criticizes the Biden administration and considers FEMA reform for disaster payments.

A new wildfire has broken out north of Los Angeles, covering 38 square kilometers of territory. More than 4000 firefighters are fighting the fire, and thousands of local residents are forced to evacuate.

News Group Newspapers has agreed to a settlement with Prince Harry over unlawful interference with his privacy. The company will pay substantial compensation for surveillance and phone hacking between 1996 and 2011.

Donald Trump has signed an executive order canceling Biden's plan for 50% of electric vehicle sales by 2030. The president also stops funding $5 billion worth of charging stations and plans to cancel tax incentives for electric cars.

In California, strong winds of up to 130 km/h are expected to return, which could worsen the situation with wildfires. The fires have already killed 27 people, and local residents may again face evacuation.

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.