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Fire Hydrants Ran Dry in Southern California Just When They Were Needed Most

Fire Hydrants Ran Dry in Southern California Just When They Were Needed Most

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

US Justice Department Accuses Six Major Landlords of Scheming to Keep Rents High

US Justice Department Accuses Six Major Landlords of Scheming to Keep Rents High

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