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Francis Lopez douses flames with a bucket of water as a wildfire called the Highland Fire burns through his property in Aguanga, Calif., Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles on Monday, forcing thousands of people from their homes, fire authorities said.

PG&E shuts off power in 19 counties as 'diablo' wind spikes risk of wildfires

The utility began cutting power Thursday evening to customers in 12 counties, including several in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mortgage rates have ticked up recently despite the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut.

Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Instead, they're rising. Here's why

Mortgage rates are ticking up, even after the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates. Here's why, and where rates — and home sales — could go from here.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar looks on as Palestinian Hamas supporters take part in an anti-Israel rally over tension in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Gaza City, Oct. 1, 2022.

Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

The news marks a major development — the death of Israel's most wanted man — a year into the war in Gaza after Israel vowed to crush Hamas following its attack on Israel.

China ends international adoption. Reactions range from shock to relief

The decision has sent shockwaves through the adoption community and angered families still in the process of adopting children from China. We interviewed adoptees in the U.S. to hear their reaction.

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How to avoid sharing election misinformation

The 2024 election season is here. As we're waiting to learn the final results, it can be easy to be duped by false or misleading information. Here are four tips to help you avoid spreading election related misinformation.

A sampling of some of the hundreds of ready-to-eat products affected by the BrucePac recall, according to the USDA.

Millions of pounds of meat are being recalled. Here's what to look for in your fridge

Over 11 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry were recalled over listeria concerns, affecting salads, wraps, frozen meals and more from popular chains like Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

Christopher Columbus landing in America with the Piuzon Brothers bearing flags and crosses, 1492.

Christopher Columbus may have been a Spanish Jew, according to a new documentary

A recently televised documentary in Spain rekindles competing versions of the famed explorer's origins, but the scientific community is viewing it with caution.

Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power

A new technique for harvesting geothermal energy being pioneered in Utah has passed a significant milestone: Southern California Edison has contracted for enough of the energy to power 400,000 homes.

Firefighters stand on a bridge over the Cuyahoga River to spray water on the tug Arizona as a fire, started in an oil slick on the river, engulfs docks in Cleveland on Nov. 1, 1952.

The Cuyahoga River was so polluted, it used to catch fire. Now it's making a comeback

The plight of the river, which empties into Lake Erie at Cleveland, helped inspire the Clean Water Act. Now it attracts kayakers and anglers and could soon be removed from an EPA watchlist.

Unredacted documents show TikTok is aware of the dangers caused by its app.

TikTok executives know about app’s effect on teens, lawsuit documents allege

In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.

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