Fire Hydrants in L.A. Stop Working as Firefighters Battle Historic Blazes

Firefighters struggled to get fire hydrants to work properly on Tuesday as several fires in the Los Angeles area started to rage, with hydrants in Pacific Palisades running completely dry early Wednesday, according to fire and water officials speaking at a press conference Wednesday morning. There are currently three major fires burning in the L.A. … Read more

Alcohol linked to cancer in health advisory as doctors react

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – US surgeon general releases advisory linking alcohol to cancer – Neurosurgeon warns of alcohol’s negative health effects: “Bad for the brain’ – Fast-spreading virus in China sparks pandemic concerns The U.S. surgeon … Read more

U.S. dockworkers, port employers reach labor deal, averting potential strike

Jan. 08, 2025 7:53 PM ETBy: Carl Surran, SA News Editor Sky_Blue/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images U.S. dockworkers and shipping companies said late Wednesday they reached a tentative labor deal, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the economy. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies … Read more

Chad government plays down gunshots in capital

The government of Chad has insisted the situation in capitol N’Djamena is stable after gunshots were heard near the presidential palace. Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said in a video apparently recorded within the palace complex that there had been a “little incident” but that “everything is calm”. Sources close to the African state’s government said … Read more