Day: January 11, 2025

The devastating wildfires in California followed decades of slow-moving fire prevention efforts delayed by bureaucracy and red tape. Those delays were magnified by a fire prevention initiative from Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) that went years without completing a single project.The Los Angeles fires are already projected to cause up to $150 billion in damage while displacing hundreds of thousands of residents. At least 11 people have died in the fires as of Friday evening, though the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said that number is expected to rise.

Milk is having a moment. From dairy farm influencers and celebrity endorsements to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s professed love of raw milk and that scene in the Nicole Kidman movie Babygirl, milk is making headlines in addition to already being a popular beverage choice for many Americans. Humans have been drinking milk from other animals for thousands …