A ferocious wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb engulfed buildings and forced panicked evacuations due to hurricane-force winds, with no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Over 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate as firefighters battled the blaze in the Santa Monica Mountains, while another fire erupted in Eaton Canyon, consuming 200 acres. The fires occurred amid severe weather conditions, with gusts of up to 100 miles per hour expected, prompting cancellations of events and federal aid approval from President Joe Biden to support firefighting efforts in California.
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Trade row: Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths
US President Donald Trump asserted that the U.S. has significant leverage over China in the ongoing trade dispute, claiming he could "destroy" the Chinese economy if he chose to use it. Amidst escalating tariffs and a recent agreement to extend a trade truce, Trump hinted at imposing 200% tariffs on rare earths and mentioned a potential trip to China following discussions with President Xi Jinping. Want More Context? 🔎
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