Gibson Blames Newsom, Bass for Wildfire Devastation
Actor Mel Gibson, whose home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for the wildfires' devastation, citing mismanagement and the lack of preemptive measures; 29 people died, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed.
Gibson Blames Newsom, Bass for Wildfire Devastation
Actor Mel Gibson, whose home was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for the wildfires' devastation, citing mismanagement and the lack of preemptive measures; 29 people died, and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed.
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60% Bias Score
Watts' "Elegy, Southwest": Environmental Grief and the Limits of Language
Madeleine Watts's "Elegy, Southwest" follows Eloise and Lewis on a 2018 road trip through the American Southwest amidst the Camp Fire, exploring themes of environmental destruction, grief, and the limits of language in the face of personal and environmental calamity. The novel uses the Colorado Rive...
Watts' "Elegy, Southwest": Environmental Grief and the Limits of Language
Madeleine Watts's "Elegy, Southwest" follows Eloise and Lewis on a 2018 road trip through the American Southwest amidst the Camp Fire, exploring themes of environmental destruction, grief, and the limits of language in the face of personal and environmental calamity. The novel uses the Colorado Rive...
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20% Bias Score
Post-Wildfire Rains Cause Flooding, Mudslides in Southern California
Heavy rains in Southern California caused flooding and mudslides in areas recently affected by wildfires, resulting in road closures, damaged property, and minor injuries, highlighting the long-term consequences of wildfires.
Post-Wildfire Rains Cause Flooding, Mudslides in Southern California
Heavy rains in Southern California caused flooding and mudslides in areas recently affected by wildfires, resulting in road closures, damaged property, and minor injuries, highlighting the long-term consequences of wildfires.
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20% Bias Score
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Arrested During Protest Amid Four-Month Strike
Mental health workers protesting unfair labor practices outside Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center saw at least two protesters arrested Friday; the four-month strike continues amid allegations of understaffing and unequal pay, with negotiations set to resume on March 6th.
Kaiser Mental Health Workers Arrested During Protest Amid Four-Month Strike
Mental health workers protesting unfair labor practices outside Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center saw at least two protesters arrested Friday; the four-month strike continues amid allegations of understaffing and unequal pay, with negotiations set to resume on March 6th.
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32% Bias Score
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate 2024 Grammy Awards Amid Wildfire Tributes
The 2024 Grammy Awards saw Beyoncé win Album of the Year for "Cowboy Carter" and Kendrick Lamar win five awards, including Song and Record of the Year, while the ceremony also featured numerous tributes to victims of the California wildfires and calls for better treatment of emerging artists.
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate 2024 Grammy Awards Amid Wildfire Tributes
The 2024 Grammy Awards saw Beyoncé win Album of the Year for "Cowboy Carter" and Kendrick Lamar win five awards, including Song and Record of the Year, while the ceremony also featured numerous tributes to victims of the California wildfires and calls for better treatment of emerging artists.
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48% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Hardship
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced thousands of families, causing widespread devastation and immense stress, impacting housing, businesses, and community well-being; at least 7,000 families from Altadena alone are struggling to find housing.
LA Wildfires Cause Widespread Displacement and Hardship
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have displaced thousands of families, causing widespread devastation and immense stress, impacting housing, businesses, and community well-being; at least 7,000 families from Altadena alone are struggling to find housing.
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24% Bias Score
Newsom Seeks $40 Billion in Federal Aid for LA Wildfire Recovery
California Governor Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion in federal aid for Los Angeles wildfire recovery after the Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed 16,255 structures, killed 29 people, and caused an estimated $164 billion in damages.
Newsom Seeks $40 Billion in Federal Aid for LA Wildfire Recovery
California Governor Gavin Newsom requested $40 billion in federal aid for Los Angeles wildfire recovery after the Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed 16,255 structures, killed 29 people, and caused an estimated $164 billion in damages.
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24% Bias Score
Eaton Fire Exposes Systemic Inequity in Altadena
The Eaton fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black households, destroying or damaging nearly half; President Trump's visit to a wealthier, white area but not Altadena fueled anger and concerns about political neglect and equitable resource allocation during recovery.
Eaton Fire Exposes Systemic Inequity in Altadena
The Eaton fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black households, destroying or damaging nearly half; President Trump's visit to a wealthier, white area but not Altadena fueled anger and concerns about political neglect and equitable resource allocation during recovery.
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52% Bias Score
Shareholder Lawsuit Alleges Edison International Misled Investors on Wildfire Prevention
Edison International faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misleading shareholders about its wildfire prevention measures before the January Eaton fire, which caused significant damage and loss of life in Southern California, resulting in a 34% drop in Edison's share price.
Shareholder Lawsuit Alleges Edison International Misled Investors on Wildfire Prevention
Edison International faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misleading shareholders about its wildfire prevention measures before the January Eaton fire, which caused significant damage and loss of life in Southern California, resulting in a 34% drop in Edison's share price.
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44% Bias Score
Pasadena Schools Feed 2,000+ Students After Altadena Fire
In response to the January 8th Eaton fire in Altadena, Pasadena Unified School District food service workers quickly organized free meal distribution for over 2,000 students daily through grab-and-go sites and deliveries to emergency childcare, despite staff evacuations and power outages, showcasing...
Pasadena Schools Feed 2,000+ Students After Altadena Fire
In response to the January 8th Eaton fire in Altadena, Pasadena Unified School District food service workers quickly organized free meal distribution for over 2,000 students daily through grab-and-go sites and deliveries to emergency childcare, despite staff evacuations and power outages, showcasing...
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24% Bias Score
2024 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Amidst California Wildfires
The 2024 Grammy Awards, held despite devastating California wildfires, saw Beyoncé Knowles-Carter win three awards, increasing her total to 35 Grammys, while Kendrick Lamar's five wins, including Song and Record of the Year, highlighted rap's dominance. Other notable winners included Chappell Ron (B...
2024 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Amidst California Wildfires
The 2024 Grammy Awards, held despite devastating California wildfires, saw Beyoncé Knowles-Carter win three awards, increasing her total to 35 Grammys, while Kendrick Lamar's five wins, including Song and Record of the Year, highlighted rap's dominance. Other notable winners included Chappell Ron (B...
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36% Bias Score
FireAid Concert Raises Funds for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
The FireAid concert, featuring Billie Eilish, Green Day, and numerous other stars, raised funds for victims of the devastating early-January Los Angeles wildfires that killed 29 and destroyed thousands of acres, with proceeds going to both immediate relief and long-term fire prevention.
FireAid Concert Raises Funds for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
The FireAid concert, featuring Billie Eilish, Green Day, and numerous other stars, raised funds for victims of the devastating early-January Los Angeles wildfires that killed 29 and destroyed thousands of acres, with proceeds going to both immediate relief and long-term fire prevention.
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32% Bias Score