First Thing: Death toll expected to rise in Los Angeles as another fire erupts

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✍️ Los Angeles officials expect the death toll from wildfires to rise, while Donald Trump faces sentencing in a hush-money case, and the US supreme court considers a ban on TikTok.
👉 Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and destroyed over 10,000 structures.
👉 Donald Trump is set to be sentenced in a hush-money case, but is unlikely to face punishment due to presidential immunity.
👉 The US supreme court is considering a ban on TikTok, with a bipartisan group of Congress members supporting the ban and influencers and civil liberties groups opposing it.

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quoting nevent1q…luce

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At least 20 arrests have been made over looting, with Santa Monica declaring a curfew. Plus, the arguments for and against banning TikTokGood morning.Los Angeles officials expect the death toll from the wildfires in the county to continue to rise, as workers comb through incinerated neighborhoods with cadaver dogs.How big are the fires? The Palisades fire is 8,085 hectares and just 6% contained; Eaton is 5,540 hectares and not contained at all; Kenneth is 405 hectares and 35% contained; Hurst, 312 hectares and 37%; Lidia, 141 hectares and 60%.Why is he unlikely to be jailed or fined? In July, a US supreme court ruling granted presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. Merchan said that in weighing all the factors and concerns about presidential immunity, a sentence of “unconditional discharge appears to be the most viable solution”. That means that apart from being named a convicted felon, Trump won’t face any penalty. Continue reading...
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