As evacuation orders are lifted, people in Los Angeles are returning to their homes--if their homes survived. But the disaster doesn't end when the fire stops.
A single block and a half separates the Altadena home of Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena from complete destruction. Just down the street lies charred, flattened debris.
But for families like the Barguiarenas — the seemingly lucky ones, whose houses survived — an altogether different ordeal is just beginning.
The water still isn't safe to drink, cook or wash with. There are fine layers of ash and dust in people's homes and yards. And families like the Barguiarenas are also worried about what they can't see – the possibility that toxins like lead and asbestos might have drifted into their homes.
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Consider This from NPR - Their home survived the fires, but there’s still danger everywhere
As evacuation orders are lifted, people in Los Angeles are returning to their homes--if their homes survived. But the disaster doesn't end when the fire stops.
A single block and a half separates the Altadena home of Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena from complete destruction. Just down the street lies charred, flattened debris.
But for families like the Barguiarenas — the seemingly lucky ones, whose houses survived — an altogether different ordeal is just beginning.
The water still isn't safe to drink, cook or wash with. There are fine layers of ash and dust in people's homes and yards. And families like the Barguiarenas are also worried about what they can't see – the possibility that toxins like lead and asbestos might have drifted into their homes.
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A single block and a half separates the Altadena home of Jennifer and Ed Barguiarena from complete destruction. Just down the street lies charred, flattened debris.
But for families like the Barguiarenas — the seemingly lucky ones, whose houses survived — an altogether different ordeal is just beginning.
The water still isn't safe to drink, cook or wash with. There are fine layers of ash and dust in people's homes and yards. And families like the Barguiarenas are also worried about what they can't see – the possibility that toxins like lead and asbestos might have drifted into their homes.
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The Gist - Meghan Daum: Women Control Cancel Culture
Meghan Daum, writer and host of The Unspeakable podcast on Substack, joins us for an extended interview about the #MeToo movement, female agency, the efficacy of social movements, and evolving gender dynamics in society. She and Mike discuss women’s progress, exploring the intersection of cancel culture and empowerment within media and publishing. Also on the show, Harvard redefines “antisemitism” to include discrimination against Zionists.
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1A - The News Roundup For January 24, 2025
Donald Trump's first week back in office has been frenetic. The 47th president issued a slew of executive orders and actions on subjects ranging from immigration to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
And a Bishop made a heartfelt plea directly to the president and Vice President JD Vance, asking them to show mercy towards immigrants and LGBTQ youth.
Friday marks five days since the beginning of the first stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. And this week the Israeli Defense Force launched renewed raids into the city of Jenin in the Occupied West Bank, killing at least 12 Palestinians.
Pope Francis had strong words for Donald Trump as the president began to implement plans to target immigrants living in the U.S.
Despite campaign trail promises, the war in Ukraine did not end on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pondered this week whether Trump would even pay Europe much notice.
We get into all this and more during this week's News Roundup.
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And a Bishop made a heartfelt plea directly to the president and Vice President JD Vance, asking them to show mercy towards immigrants and LGBTQ youth.
Friday marks five days since the beginning of the first stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. And this week the Israeli Defense Force launched renewed raids into the city of Jenin in the Occupied West Bank, killing at least 12 Palestinians.
Pope Francis had strong words for Donald Trump as the president began to implement plans to target immigrants living in the U.S.
Despite campaign trail promises, the war in Ukraine did not end on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pondered this week whether Trump would even pay Europe much notice.
We get into all this and more during this week's News Roundup.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap: January 24, 2025
Chicago braces for an immigration crackdown from President Trump. Attorneys present closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Reset dives into these and other top local stories in the Weekly News Recap with executive producer of City Cast Chicago Simone Alicea, Chicago Tribune chief political reporter Rick Pearson and WBEZ investigative reporter on government and politics Dan Mihalopoulos.
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The Daily Signal - Trump Visits N.C. Hurricane Victims, Vance at March for Life, Deportation Flights Begin | Jan. 24
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- President Donald Trump took his first trip as the 47th president today. The president visited western North Carolina to see the devastation caused last year by hurricane Helene and talk with some of the victims from that hurricane.
- Vice President JD Vance speaks at the March for Life.
- On Friday morning, military airplanes began deporting illegal aliens out of the U.S.
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Motley Fool Money - S&P 500: New Highs, Same Valuation Questions
At new all-time highs, the market’s valuation concerns aren’t going away anytime soon. But they’re also not keeping big money from being committed to artificial intelligence.
(00:44) Jason Moser and Asit Sharma discuss:
- The S&P 500s new highs, what to make of the market’s valuation and what some of the big names on The Street have to say about it.
- Stargate, the new $500B planned joint venture between OpenAI, Softbank, and some of the biggest names in tech.
- Fantastic earnings reports from Netflix, GE Aerospace, and Twilio.
(19:03) Tim Beyers talks with Frances Schwiep, a partner at Two Sigma Ventures, about where the biggest early-stage opportunities are right now in the AI ecosystem and what to look for in great founders.
AI Summit interview with Frances Schwiep: https://www.fool.com/premium/4056/coverage/2025/01/15/ai-summit-2025-interview-with-frances-schwiep
(32:30) Asit and Jason check in on their new year’s resolutions and offer up two stocks on their radar: Nike and Garmin.
Stocks discussed: MSFT, NVDA, ORCL, NFLX, GE, TWLO, NKE, GRMN
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Tim Beyers, Frances Schweip
Engineers: Rick Engdahl
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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Whatever happened to Ambrose Small?
During the turn of the 19th century, a man named Ambrose Small ran Ontario's theatre scene. A known womanizer, gambler and all-around jerk, Ambrose made a ton of enemies with his business dealings. As the rise of motion pictures posed an existential threat to his industry, Ambrose cashed out, sold his business -- and disappeared. More than a century after the fact, people are still asking: What happened?
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An iconic chain that became known for its fun cocktails and family dining, TGI Fridays has seen a sharp decline in recent years, leading to a bankruptcy filing in November. WSJ’s Heather Haddon explains the company’s unraveling and a former CEO talks about his plans to keep the chain alive.
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CrowdScience - How high can birds fly?
While watching a feisty cockatoo chase after a hawk, CrowdScience listener Alison saw the hawk catch a thermal and rise effortlessly into the sky. The cockatoo gave chase, but the hawk climbed higher and higher until it became just a tiny speck, barely visible to the naked eye.
And that got Alison thinking: just how high can birds go? Are there altitude limits for our feathered friends? Could a cockatoo, a sparrow, or even a duck reach such dizzying heights if they really put their wings to it?
Presenter Alex Lathbridge sets out to investigate. Biologist Catherine Ivy reveals that life above the clouds isn’t easy. At high altitudes, the air is thinner, oxygen is scarce, and wings don’t generate as much lift. But some bird species have evolved incredible adaptations to overcome these challenges.
Among them: bar-headed geese, renowned for their daring flights over the world’s tallest mountains. Physiologist Lucy Hawkes delves into how these geese defy the odds with their remarkable physiology, revealing the surprising discoveries she made while putting some of them on a treadmill.
From super-powered hearts to clever lungs, we uncover the secrets behind nature’s impressive aviators.
Presenter: Alex Lathbridge Producers: Ilan Goodman and Jeremy Grange Editor: Cathy Edwards Production co-ordinator: Ishmael Soriano Technical producer: Sarah Hockley
(Image: OIE A TETE BARREE (Anser indicus) EN VOL Credit: Jean-Patrick DEYA / Contributor via Getty Images)