Consumer price growth ticked up in December, a sign President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the inflation issues that dogged the Biden Administration as he re-takes the White House next week.
A combination of climate conditions crossed into a danger zone, priming much of Southern California for fires. Key moisture measurements are only 2 to 5% of average.
Los Angeles is bracing for critical wildfire conditions again as dry winds scour Southern California, creating the risk of more blazes in the wake of a disaster that has killed at least 24 people, driven thousands from their homes and touched off political infighting.
The region remains on high alert as the latest wind event continues.
South Korean law enforcement detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to bring him in for questioning following his short-lived martial law declaration last month.
The influx of more than 700,000 new users has been driven by a looming U.S. ban on TikTok, used by 170 million Americans, on national security concerns.
The TikTok ban is just days away if the Supreme Court doesn’t stop it, so many are scrambling to find other social media platforms.
The court could rule on TikTok’s fate as soon as Wednesday.
An Israeli official said there is optimism that a deal could be announced by Thursday at the latest.
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States is expected to be a high-profile event, with several global leaders and influential figures confirming their attendance.