Inmate Firefighters: A Critical Examination of Prison Labor in Wildfire Response
In California, approximately 30% of the wildfire fighting workforce consists of incarcerated individuals who voluntarily work for $0.16-$0.74 per hour or a daily rate up to $10.24, facing high injury rates and raising ethical questions about prison labor and the 13th Amendment.
Inmate Firefighters: A Critical Examination of Prison Labor in Wildfire Response
In California, approximately 30% of the wildfire fighting workforce consists of incarcerated individuals who voluntarily work for $0.16-$0.74 per hour or a daily rate up to $10.24, facing high injury rates and raising ethical questions about prison labor and the 13th Amendment.
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64% Bias Score
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
L.A. Wildfires Cause Hazardous Air Quality, Prompting Health Warnings
Wildfires in Los Angeles County are causing thousands of evacuations and hazardous air quality, prompting health warnings and recommendations for protective measures like N95 or P100+ masks, especially for vulnerable populations.
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20% Bias Score
Five Dead, Thousands Displaced as Wildfires Rage Through Los Angeles
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed 2,000 buildings, and displaced 130,000 residents, with the death toll expected to rise; 20 people were arrested for looting.
Five Dead, Thousands Displaced as Wildfires Rage Through Los Angeles
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed 2,000 buildings, and displaced 130,000 residents, with the death toll expected to rise; 20 people were arrested for looting.
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20% Bias Score
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, approaching hurricane strength, combined with an exceptionally dry winter, fueled wildfires burning approximately 29,000 acres in Southern California, starting Tuesday in the Palisades and Eaton areas and spreading to three other locations on Wednesday, causing sign...
Santa Ana Winds Fuel Devastating California Wildfires
Unusually strong Santa Ana winds, approaching hurricane strength, combined with an exceptionally dry winter, fueled wildfires burning approximately 29,000 acres in Southern California, starting Tuesday in the Palisades and Eaton areas and spreading to three other locations on Wednesday, causing sign...
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20% Bias Score
LA Wildfires Force Sporting Event Postponements, Thousands Evacuated
Due to three major wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing over 70,000 evacuations and destroying over 1,000 structures, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings postponed their game, Pepperdine canceled classes and restricted campus access, and the NFL is monitoring the impact on the Rams and Charger...
LA Wildfires Force Sporting Event Postponements, Thousands Evacuated
Due to three major wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing over 70,000 evacuations and destroying over 1,000 structures, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings postponed their game, Pepperdine canceled classes and restricted campus access, and the NFL is monitoring the impact on the Rams and Charger...
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44% Bias Score
Devastating Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Forcing Mass Evacuations
Fueled by 80 mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, wildfires in Los Angeles caused widespread destruction, prompting evacuations of 30,000 residents, damaging homes and businesses, and injuring several people, including a firefighter; President Biden canceled plans to visit Riverside County due to...
Devastating Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles, Forcing Mass Evacuations
Fueled by 80 mph Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, wildfires in Los Angeles caused widespread destruction, prompting evacuations of 30,000 residents, damaging homes and businesses, and injuring several people, including a firefighter; President Biden canceled plans to visit Riverside County due to...
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32% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
Southern California Wildfires: Death Toll Rises Amidst Donation Scams
Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least five people, forced over 100,000 evacuations, and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, prompting a surge in charitable giving alongside concerns about donation scams.
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40% Bias Score
California Wildfire Crisis: 2.8 Million Home Insurance Policies Canceled, New Regulations Raise Costs
Facing a wildfire crisis, California insurers canceled 2.8 million homeowner policies (2020-2022), forcing many into a state-run plan with higher premiums and less coverage; new regulations aim to improve access but could dramatically increase costs.
California Wildfire Crisis: 2.8 Million Home Insurance Policies Canceled, New Regulations Raise Costs
Facing a wildfire crisis, California insurers canceled 2.8 million homeowner policies (2020-2022), forcing many into a state-run plan with higher premiums and less coverage; new regulations aim to improve access but could dramatically increase costs.
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32% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts React to Trump's Press Conference and Devastating Wildfires
Late-night hosts addressed Donald Trump's rambling Mar-a-Lago press conference, where he blamed the January 6th insurrection on the FBI and Hezbollah, alongside devastating Los Angeles wildfires forcing Jimmy Kimmel to cancel his show.
Late-Night Hosts React to Trump's Press Conference and Devastating Wildfires
Late-night hosts addressed Donald Trump's rambling Mar-a-Lago press conference, where he blamed the January 6th insurrection on the FBI and Hezbollah, alongside devastating Los Angeles wildfires forcing Jimmy Kimmel to cancel his show.
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48% Bias Score
Firefighters Union Backs Noem for DHS Amid California Wildfires
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) endorsed Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, citing her emergency management experience, amid California wildfires causing five deaths and 100,000 evacuations; support from law enforcement unions underscores a push for swift Senate con...
Firefighters Union Backs Noem for DHS Amid California Wildfires
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) endorsed Kristi Noem for Secretary of Homeland Security, citing her emergency management experience, amid California wildfires causing five deaths and 100,000 evacuations; support from law enforcement unions underscores a push for swift Senate con...
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56% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Postpone Critics Choice Awards, Disrupt Entertainment Productions
Due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, the Critics Choice Awards have been postponed from January 19th to January 26th, and numerous television and film productions, including premieres and tapings, have been canceled or postponed, resulting in widespread disruption.
Los Angeles Wildfires Postpone Critics Choice Awards, Disrupt Entertainment Productions
Due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles, the Critics Choice Awards have been postponed from January 19th to January 26th, and numerous television and film productions, including premieres and tapings, have been canceled or postponed, resulting in widespread disruption.
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Evacuations and Damage
Fueled by Santa Ana winds exceeding 97 km/h, two wildfires erupted near Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes in Pacific Palisades, prompting 30,000 evacuations, and causing significant damage, while another in Altadena forced evacuations of a senior care center.
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Widespread Evacuations and Damage
Fueled by Santa Ana winds exceeding 97 km/h, two wildfires erupted near Los Angeles on Tuesday, destroying homes in Pacific Palisades, prompting 30,000 evacuations, and causing significant damage, while another in Altadena forced evacuations of a senior care center.
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24% Bias Score