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WILDFIRE CHAOS: Thousands Flee as California Inferno Spreads
— A fast-moving WILDFIRE near Camarillo, California, has destroyed dozens of homes and forced over 10,000 residents to evacuate. Heavy winds fueled the Mountain Fire’s rapid spread from less than half a square mile to over 22 square miles in just hours. The fire remained at 0% containment late Wednesday, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed evacuation orders for thousands as the fire threatened 3,500 structures in suburban and agricultural areas. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning until Thursday evening due to high fire danger conditions. Winds are expected to decrease by Thursday night, offering some hope for containment efforts.
Power outages affected over 30,000 customers statewide early Thursday morning amid Santa Ana winds notorious for spreading fires quickly. Flames consumed homes while firefighters worked tirelessly with ground crews and helicopters throughout the night. Thick smoke blanketed neighborhoods and limited visibility for both evacuees and emergency responders battling this devastating blaze.
HISTORIC Somerset House In FLAMES: Firefighters Battle Massive Blaze
— Smoke billowed from Somerset House as flames erupted from the roof. Firefighters on tall ladders showered water to control the blaze. The cause remains unknown, according to the London Fire Brigade.
About 100 firefighters and 15 engines were deployed to tackle the fire. Somerset House confirmed all staff and public were safe, and the site was closed.
The historic building, nearly 250 years old, houses the Courtauld Gallery with works by Van Gogh, Manet, and Cezanne. A scheduled breakdancing event was canceled due to the incident.
EU’S NEW SPEED Control Rules: Are They an Invasion of Driver Freedom?
— Starting July 6, 2024, all new cars and trucks sold in the European Union and Northern Ireland must be equipped with technology that alerts drivers when they exceed speed limits. This could mean audible warnings, vibrations, or even automatic slowing of the vehicle. The intention is to boost road safety by curbing high-speed accidents.
The United Kingdom has decided not to enforce this rule strictly. Although new vehicles will have intelligent speed assistance (ISA) installed, drivers can choose whether to activate it each day. ISA works by using cameras and GPS to recognize local speed limits and notify drivers when they are going too fast.
Should a driver ignore these warnings and continue speeding, ISA will take action by automatically reducing the car’s speed. This technology has been available as an option in certain car models since 2015 but became mandatory in Europe from 2022 onwards.
This move raises questions about personal freedom versus public safety benefits. While some see it as a necessary step towards reducing traffic accidents, others view it as an overreach into personal driving habits and choices.
COLORADO Democrats PUSH for Drastic GUN Control: Igniting Nationwide Alarm
— Colorado’s Democratic party is fervently pushing a series of gun control bills, reflecting policies from liberal states like California. These bills have largely slipped under the media radar, sparking concerns among Second Amendment experts. Ava Flanell, a firearms instructor based in Colorado Springs, cautions that these legislative proposals could have far-reaching effects.
The proposed legislation encompasses banning “assault weapons,” typically semi-automatic rifles such as AR-15s. It also includes imposing an 11% tax on gun and ammunition sales and raising the bar for concealed handgun training classes. Additionally, one bill aims to restrict where firearm owners can carry their weapons — places like parks, banks, and college campuses are included.
These contentious bills are currently under scrutiny by the state’s General Assembly where Democrats hold majority in both chambers. With Governor Jared Polis also being a Democrat, the party holds all three branches of power in Colorado politics.
Last year similar laws were enacted in Washington with no positive impact on crime rates but had devastating effects on local gun stores. Flanell is urging unity to prevent these bills from spreading to other states.
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DEMOCRATS’ GUN Control Bills Stall: Why GOP Resists the Push
— The House Judiciary committee, led by Democrats, has recently moved forward with four gun control bills. The proposed legislations aim to ban accelerated trigger activators and bring 3D-printed firearms under regular firearm regulations.
Despite these efforts from the Democrats, the bills are unlikely to pass in Pennsylvania’s Senate, which is currently under Republican control. The House remains in a stalemate at 101-101 until a special election takes place in February.
As reported by NRA-ILA, these partisan bills have failed to spark interest in the Senate. In fact, not one Republican sponsor can be found for any of these proposed legislations.
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