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Los Angeles Budget Cuts Impacting Wildfire Response

Los Angeles Budget Cuts Impacting Wildfire Response

The LA fire chief wrote that the cost-saving measures were limiting the department’s response Image Courtesy of AP The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief, Kristin Crowley, issued a stark warning last month regarding significant budget cuts that have created “unprecedented operational challenges” for the department, particularly in responding to large-scale emergencies such as wildfires.…MORE

Macy’s is Closing Stores, 5 in North Texas

Macy’s is Closing Stores, 5 in North Texas

66 stores are closing across the U.S. Image Courtesy of AP Macy’s has announced the closure of five department stores in North Texas as part of a broader initiative called “Bold New Chapter,” which aims to shut down approximately 150 underperforming locations nationwide. This strategy is designed to refocus resources on more profitable stores while…MORE

Meta Moves Trust and Safety Teams to Texas

Meta Moves Trust and Safety Teams to Texas

Meta changes the location of their trust and safety team Social media giant Meta announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its content reviewers and policy writers from California to Texas. This decision coincides with the company’s plan to terminate its independent fact-checking program, opting instead for a community notes-style system similar to that of…MORE

America’s Newest Governor Eager to Collaborate with Trump Administration

America’s Newest Governor Eager to Collaborate with Trump Administration

Kelly Ayotte is eager to work with future POTUS, Donald Trump Image Courtesy of Fox News Kelly Ayotte will be inaugurated as New Hampshire’s newest governor on Thursday at the State House. The former U.S. senator and state attorney general steps into this pivotal role in the crucial New England swing state just over a…MORE