A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles, forcing about 4,000 people from their homes.
Hundreds of firefighters aided by aircraft on Tuesday battled a wind-driven wildfire that damaged or destroyed at least nine buildings in rural Southern California
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A significant fire erupted at a deserted restaurant located at the terminus of the Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon, as confirmed by the Oceanside Fire Department. The pier, an iconic structure stretching nearly 2,000 feet, has stood since its construction in 1888, serving as a central attraction in the coastal community of Southern California, just a stone's throw from Camp Pendleton. In a social media post on Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department urged citizens to avoid the area surrounding the pier, emphasising their active engagement in combating the blaze.
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Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Fired , Amid Allegations of ‘Massive Theft’.
Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. .
Ippei Mizuhara, the Dodgers' interpreter for Ohtani, was fired on March 20, ESPN reports. .
Mizuhara, a longtime friend of Ohtani, allegedly wired at least $4.5 million to a bookmaking operation in Southern
California to cover his gambling debts.
At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara
said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt.
At first, a spokesman for Ohtani and Mizuhara
said that the baseball star purposefully transferred the funds to pay his friend's gambling debt.
I dug myself a hole and it kept on
getting bigger, and it meant I had to
bet bigger to get out of it and just kept
on losing. It's like a snowball effect, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN.
Obviously, he [Ohtani] wasn't happy
about it and said he would help me
out to make sure I never do this again.
He decided to pay it off for me. , Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN.
I want everyone to know Shohei had
zero involvement in betting. I want people
to know I did not know this was illegal.
I learned my lesson the hard way.
I will never do sports betting ever again, Ippei Mizuhara, to ESPN.
Later, both the spokesperson and
Mizuhara walked back their claims.
In the course of responding to
recent media inquiries, we discovered
that Shohei has been the victim of a
massive theft, and we are turning
the matter over to the authorities, Berk Brettler LLP, via statement.
Obviously, this is all my fault,
everything I've done. I'm ready
to face all the consequences, Ippei Mizuhara, via statement.
Southern California bookmaker
Mathew Bowyer, whom the wire transfers
were sent to, is also being investigated.
Sports betting is currently illegal in California
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Aldi to Add , 800 New Stores in US.
The grocery giant wants to add 800 new stores in America by 2028, NBC News reports. .
Aldi plans to build or expand many
locations in the Northeast, Midwest,
western U.S. and Southern California.
Las Vegas will also get its first Aldi store. .
In the Southeast, Aldi plans to convert some Winn-Dixies and Harveys into its stores.
However, since acquiring
parent company Southeastern Grocers,
"a meaningful" amount of Winn-Dixies and Harveys will keep their current branding. .
Aldi expects 50 stores to start the conversion process toward the end of 2024.
Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more Aldi stores in their neighborhoods nationwide, Jason Hart, Aldi CEO, via statement.
With this commitment to add
800 stores in the next five years,
we’ll be where our shoppers need
us while positively impacting
the communities we serve, Jason Hart, Aldi CEO, via statement.
Aldi is currently "the fastest-growing grocery retailer" in America, NBC News reports.
Aldi is currently "the fastest-growing grocery retailer" in America, NBC News reports.
Retailers everywhere should be
examining their private brand,
pricing, assortment, digital, and
real estate strategies in response
to Aldi’s move, to build protective
moats for an uncertain future. , Via a report on Aldi from last summer said,
according to GroceryDive.com.
Retailers everywhere should be
examining their private brand,
pricing, assortment, digital, and
real estate strategies in response
to Aldi’s move, to build protective
moats for an uncertain future. , Via a report on Aldi from last summer said,
according to GroceryDive.com
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Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar rebuffed U.S. President Joe Biden's assertion that "xenophobia" was hindering India's economic progress. Speaking at a round table discussion hosted by a newspaper on Friday, Jaishankar emphasised that India's economy is robust and dismissed any suggestion of faltering. He highlighted India's long-standing tradition of openness as a society, refuting claims of xenophobia impacting its economic growth.
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Pakistan accuses India of "extra-judicial and extra-territorial" assassinations in a complaint to the UN Security Council, alleging breaches of international law and sovereignty. Despite India's denial, Pakistan persists in its accusations, while grappling with its own internal turmoil fueled by terrorism. India rebuts Pakistan's claims, highlighting Pakistan's dubious track record and challenging its narrative on the global stage.
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Israel has issued Hamas a one-week ultimatum to accept a proposed deal brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar. This agreement entails the release of several hostages in exchange for a six-week cessation of hostilities. The ultimatum was reportedly communicated through Egyptian officials, suggesting Hamas has until the following week to respond. This development follows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement indicating Israel's intent to proceed with an operation in Rafah regardless of the deal's outcome.
#CeasefireDeal #RafahOffensive #Netanyahu #HamasUltimatum #IsraelHamasWar #MiddleEastConflict #GazaCrisis #InternationalDiplomacy #PeaceNegotiations #SecurityThreat #MilitaryOperation #GlobalSecurity #RegionalTensions #WarOnTerrorism #PoliticalPressure
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Israel retaliates against Turkey's trade halt by limiting Turkish trade with the Palestinian Authority and seeking sanctions. The move, spurred by Turkey's bid to pressure Israel on Gaza, draws strong condemnation. Erdogan defends Turkey's actions, while Israel vows robust responses, straining relations further amid the ongoing conflict.
#Israel #Turkey #IsraelTurkey #TurkishEconomy #TurkeyNews #TurkeyUpdate #IsraelGaza #IsraelWarlive #Gazawar #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews
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The White House defended President Biden's comments on 'xenophobia' regarding India, China, and Japan, stressing the positive role of immigrants in the US. Biden's remarks, made at a Democratic Party fundraiser, linked economic challenges in these countries to xenophobia, but faced criticism. Nonetheless, the White House reaffirmed Biden's commitment to strengthening ties with allies like India and Japan.
#WhiteHouse #PresidentBiden #JapanIndia #USIndia #USJapan #Xenophobia #BidenGaffe #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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