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In the category of: The invisibles
Homeless People Keep Getting Murdered in Louisiana. Police Fear the Killings May Be Related.
“There is danger in sleeping outside,” Paul said during a press conference Friday, according to WAFB.
The Baton Rouge Police Department also noted it’s been in touch with the Louisiana State Police and the FBI as it investigates the homicides. The police department formed a task force to probe the killings and is also working with local homeless service providers to ensure homeless people are informed of potential dangers.
In the category of: Science is a thing
Australia’s hellish heat wave and wildfires, explained
Ocean circulation, years of drought, and climate change are fueling Australia’s record heat and deadly fires.
Australia rang in the New Year with fireworks, broiling heat, and deadly wildfires, closing out a hellish year of weather, the country’s hottest and driest on record.
Temperatures topped 105 degrees Fahrenheit in Sydney and triple-digit temperatures scorched much of the rest of the country this week, and more extreme heat is in store for the weekend.
The unprecedented heat wave has fueled massive bushfires in four states and sent choking smoke into major cities while bathing them in an eerie orange glow. Australia’s military deployed ships and aircraft on New Year’s Day to help rescue thousands of people trapped by fires in coastal tourist destinations.
In the category of: In with the new
From plastic bags to natural hair, here are the new laws coming in 2020
New year, new rules.
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