Justice fire leaves 23-unit apartment building uninhabitable

SummaryChicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga, known as the “Throwing Philosopher,” had an impressive rookie season in 2024, going 15-3 with 174 strikeouts and a 2.91 ERA. His charisma, flowing hair, and choice of "Chelsea Dagger" as his walk-up song endeared him to fans, while his performances contributed to the Cubs' resurgence after two losing seasons. Currently on the 15-day injured list due to a hamstring injury, Imanaga is expected to return in early June as...

SummaryPhil Mangano, a film and television editor in Los Angeles, faces job insecurity following the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which led to a loss of about 40,000 industry jobs and a 58% drop in TV production since 2021. California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to increase film and TV tax credits from $330 million to $750 million aims to revive the struggling industry, but experts question if it's sufficient to compete with other states and countries offering...

Snapchat influencer Caryn Marjorie, known as @CutieCaryn, developed an AI chatbot named Caryn AI to engage with her fans, charging $1 a minute for interactions. Although it initially garnered $70,000 in its first week, the AI began producing troubling and false narratives, leading to concerns about user mental health and prompting Marjorie to shut it down within a year. In contrast, virtual influencer Imma, a CGI creation managed by Aww, Inc., successfully collaborates with brands...

Approximately 17,000 residents have been evacuated in Manitoba due to nearly 24 active wildfires, with Flin Flon significantly impacted. The province declared a state of emergency, and officials warn that changing wind patterns could threaten the city, while air quality is declining in parts of the U.S. due to smoke. Resources are stretched thin as Saskatchewan's Premier anticipates that evacuee numbers may rise, and support is needed for displaced individuals, many of whom are currently...

A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including the driver, Isaiah Moreno, 25, who had a blood alcohol level of .20%, more than twice the legal limit. The collision occurred when Moreno's vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, leading to both vehicles igniting in flames; six victims were from China, Italy, and California. Survivors were hospitalized, and police emphasized the...

Measles Outbreak in 2025In 2025, the U.S. has recorded over 1,000 measles cases, making it the second-most active year for the disease since the official elimination in 2000, with Texas accounting for two-thirds of these cases. "Elimination" signifies that the disease has not spread continuously for at least 12 months, and while sporadic outbreaks have occurred since 2000, current figures pale in comparison to the 27,000 cases in 1990 and 450,000 in 1964. The introduction...