Tag: fire
Wisconsin teenager sets fire to congressman’s office over TikTok ban
A Wisconsin teenager arrested for setting fire to a mall on Sunday tells authorities he was motivated by the ban on TikTok. New York Times…
PBMs under fire, but despite political pressure, reform remains elusive
Lina Khan, the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, has led a two-year investigation into the business … [+] pharmacy benefit manager practices. The FTC…
Fire hoaxes: who they target and how to spot them
In any situation where emotions are high and money is changing hands, you can expect to find scammers lurking around. Sadly, amid the devastation caused…
Don’t fall victim to rent price hikes. Housing Resources for Fire Evacuees in LA
The devastating Los Angeles fires have left tens of thousands of families scrambling to find housing in an unaffordable and competitive rental market. Now, reports…
LA County Courthouses tried to keep business as usual during the fires
As the Eaton fire ripped through Altadena, Begonya De Salvo was trying to figure out where her husband, two children and five pets would find…
The Small Business Administration is a lifeline for uninsured fire victims
As wildfires continue to burn across Southern California, thousands of business owners, homeowners and renters are facing the daunting challenge of rebuilding from the ashes….
Ukrainian generals lost their homes in the LA fires
General Valerii Zaluzhnyi was among those reported to have a home in Los Angeles, although he … [+] now lives in London as Ukraine’s ambassador…
How LA businesses can get help after the fire
The SBA is authorized to provide up to $2 million in low-interest, long-term business disaster loans to cover physical or economic damage. But the agency…
Air quality from Los Angeles fire threatens food safety
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 10: Fire smoke from the Palisades fire is seen from Santa … [+] Monica Pier amid poor air quality in…
Practical policy options to address fire risk
A playground burns in a residential neighborhood during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California … [+] January 7, 2025. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP) (Photo by…