Photo Courtesy of AP The water infrastructure in Los Angeles faced severe strain during the Palisades fire, which has become the most destructive blaze in the city’s history. As firefighters battled the flames, some hydrants ran dry due to unprecedented demand, complicating efforts to contain the fire that consumed over 1,000 structures. The Los Angeles…… MORE
Author/ Deposit Photos PHOENIX – During a wide-ranging press conference on January 7, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” just one day after Congress certified his election victory. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,…… MORE
DALLAS – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is extending operating hours at its transit stations starting Thursday as it braces for snow and ice expected to impact the region. Crews are actively preparing to clear rails and waiting areas to ensure safe and accessible transit during the inclement weather. Despite these efforts, DART is advising…… MORE
DALLAS – A winter storm expected to hit North Texas on Thursday has already led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field, creating challenges for thousands traveling to the region for Friday’s Cotton Bowl. Flight Cancellations: The Numbers As of 7 a.m.…… MORE
Article by Jesse Bedayn of AP Image Courtesy of AP The U.S. Justice Department is suing several large landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high by using both an algorithm to help set rents and privately sharing sensitive information with their competitors to boost profits. The lawsuit arrives as U.S. renters continue to…… MORE