January 8, 2025

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NATION

Firefighters scrambled to corral a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a potentially “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze seen for miles while traffic out of the area was jammed as residents tried to flee.

WORLD

A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 126 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region.

BUSINESS

HEALTH

One recent study highlighted that sugar-sweetened beverages may contribute to almost 10% of type 2 diabetes cases and over 3% of cardiovascular disease cases.

ENTERTAINMENT

When The Sound of Music premiered in 1965, fans across the globe were enchanted by the von Trapp family’s catchy tunes and impeccably coordinated outfits.

TRAVEL

The sales include all government taxes and fees, but travelers must pay for a checked bag if they are flying on a Blue, Blue Basic, or Blue Extra fare on most flights. JetBlue charges for bags based on a peak and off-peak pricing structure.

FOOD

Well, there’s good news for Lay’s flavor-seekers: The hunt for one international fan favorite is over. What’s more, it’s a flavor U.S. fans have been begging for for years, but one that has only been available north of the border in Canada until now.

NOSTALGIA

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