A rapidly spreading brush fire, named the Canyon Fire, has prompted evacuations for around 2,700 residents and threatened 700 structures in the mountainous area north of Los Angeles, with 400 personnel battling the blaze that has grown over 7.6 square miles. Dangerous conditions, including extreme heat and dry weather, have exacerbated the situation, while another major wildfire, the Gifford Fire, continues to burn in Central California.
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23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed on North Carolina transit system
North Carolina police are investigating the stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who had recently fled the war. Decarlos Brown Jr., the suspect identified in the incident on a Charlotte Area Transit System train, will be charged with first-degree murder after recovering from his injuries, as the case has drawn national outrage, including remarks from President Trump and others. Want More Context? 🔎
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