The Santa Ana winds, originating from the Mojave Desert and flowing towards the Pacific, are known for their hot, dry, and dusty nature, earning them the nickname “devil winds.” These winds, intensified by compression as they descend towards the coast, can reach gale-force strength, causing nosebleeds, sandstorms, and potential wildfire outbreaks in Southern California. Although recent studies suggest a potential decrease in the frequency of Santa Ana winds, the risk of devastating wildfires still remains a significant concern.
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Millions of U.S. kids could lose the Child Tax Credit under GOP budget bill, experts say
A Republican-backed budget package proposes new restrictions on the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC), requiring both tax filers to possess Social Security numbers, which could disqualify millions of U.S. citizen children from the benefit if their parents are mixed-status or undocumented. This change is aimed at preventing tax breaks from going to undocumented immigrants but may inadvertently affect 4.5 million children, primarily in states like California, Texas, and Florida. While the bill seeks to increase...
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