Thousands of California residents have been ordered to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire continues to devastate areas near Moorpark, roughly 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The fire, which began early Wednesday, has been intensified by fierce Santa Ana winds and...
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Mysterious Parcel Fires in Europe Linked to Russian Sabotage Campaign
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TikTok Faces Lawsuit in France Over Content Allegedly Leading to Teen Suicides
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