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A massive fire broke out at Chevron's El Segundo Refinery in Los Angeles County, California, on Thursday evening, following reports of an explosion. Firefighters responded around 9:35 p.m., with flames and smoke visible across the South Bay Area; the cause of the fire and any potential injuries are still under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

El Segundo Fire at Chevron RefineryFire crews are combating a significant blaze at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, confirmed by Governor Gavin Newsom’s office, with no immediate details on the cause or injuries. The refinery, operational since 1911 and located near Los Angeles International Airport, has a refining capacity of 290,000 barrels per day, and local officials are coordinating safety measures for the surrounding community. Want More Context? 🔎

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration is enlisting National Guard and Army Reserve lawyers as temporary immigration judges following the dismissal of numerous existing judges, raising concerns about the impact on immigration courts and military justice. As the administration seeks to fill a backlog of 3.4 million pending cases, critics warn that the lack of required training and experience for these military attorneys could undermine the integrity of the immigration system. Want More Context?...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has issued an apology letter to a judge, which is currently playing in a video segment lasting 01:18. The segment is part of a broader playlist featuring various topics, including Senator Thune discussing government shutdown negotiations and other news events. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple has removed the ICEBlock app, which alerts users to sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, following criticism from ICE leadership and a request from the Justice Department. This decision comes amid heightened concerns for agent safety after a recent shooting incident, with over 1 million downloads reported since its launch in April. Want More Context? 🔎