Officials are considering Power Safety Shutoffs for over 170,000 customers in Southern California due to strong Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to 80 mph in mountain areas and 55 mph in coastal regions. Southern California Edison is prepared to implement shutoffs as a last resort to prevent wildfire risks, with areas like Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties under consideration. Red flag warnings and wind advisories are in effect, as the combination of winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity levels pose a significant wildfire threat in the region.
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FBI plans to shift agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism: Sources
The FBI plans to reallocate thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to prioritize cyber threats and counterterrorism, influenced by recent U.S. strikes in Iran. This shift addresses concerns that resources for counterterrorism and cyber issues have been insufficient since agents were redirected to support immigration enforcement during the Trump administration. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The FBI is planning to move many of its agents from dealing with immigration issues to focus on...
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