California’s burn scars brace for flooding as freezing rain and snow head for Oregon

Officials in California distributed sandbags, prepositioned rescue swimmers and told residents to have their go-bags ready as the state prepares for an atmospheric river that could bring heavy rain, winds and flooding Thursday to areas ravaged by wildfires. Meanwhile, Portland coated its streets with 7,600 liters of liquid anti-icer while officials in Oregon and Idaho…

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Anti-government protest halts air traffic in Belgium

Thousands of Belgians took to the streets on Thursday in protest over the new government’s planned pension reforms in the first day of a multi-day strike that halted all air traffic in the country. Brussels airport canceled 430 flights on Thursday, a spokesperson said, adding that the disruption to the air traffic sector would last…

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The 10 most common PIN codes people choose

Personal identification numbers (PINs) serve as guardians for our online financial accounts, devices, and sensitive information. While the concept of a four-digit PIN may seem simple, with only 10,000 possible combinations, creating one that’s unique can be a challenge. A weak or predictable PIN can leave you vulnerable to unauthorized access, making it important to…

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Denzel Washington on his role in “Gladiator II” after not being nominated for an Oscar: At this age?

Denzel Washington’s role in “Gladiator II” directed by Ridley Scott received positive reactions from the audience. In the film, Washington played the role of Macrinus, a former slave who became one of the most influential figures in Rome, trying to remove the emperors Geta and Caralla from power. Due to his good acting performance, professional…

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