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Newsletter Jan 10, 2025 Quick Six LA wildfires: A 'hellscape on Earth' that's visible from space The California wildfires that continue to rage in Pacific Palisades and Eaton, scorching

Newsletter Jan 10, 2025

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LA wildfires: A 'hellscape on Earth' that's visible from space
The California wildfires that continue to rage in Pacific Palisades and Eaton, scorching over 10,000 acres and spreading at unprecedented , rate, are visible from space. The Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere, a group that focuses on connecting models and observations in the atmosphere, showed video footage of the wildfires captured by a satellite. The research facility also published footage from the model that highlights the wildfires, which have claimed at least five lives, destroyed 2,000 structures and caused over 130,000 residents to evacute.
SEE IMAGES FROM SPACE AND HARSH REALITY ON EARTH

Sale of electric, hybrid vehicles climbs over 40% in China
Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40% in China last year, as demand for new energy models continues to surge and the sector remains entrenched in a grueling price war. The Chinese electric vehicle market has witnessed explosive growth in recent years, driven in part by generous subsidies from Beijing. But China has seen fierce competition among domestic car manufacturers as a consumption slowdown fuels a price war.
SEE WHAT'S FUELING CHINA'S CHARGE ON EVS, HYBRIDS

Chairman draws fire after calling for 90-hour work week
The chairman of a large conglomerate has ignited debate on social media for advocating a 90-hour work week for employees, that includes Sunday. Larsen & Toubro boss S N Subrahmanyan reportedly told an employee who asked about L&T's six-day workweek policy that, "I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays, to be honest," He doubled down on his comments by saying "Chinese people [work] 90 hours a week."
SEE PUBLIC REACTION TO SUBRAHMANYAN'S COMMENTS

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ESA releases stunning photos of Mercury

A spacecraft beamed back close-up photos of Mercury as it flew less than 200 miles above the planet's pockmarked surface. The European Space Agency released the stunning photos taken as the BepiColombo, the European and Japanese robotic explorer, flew about 183 miles above Mercury's dark night side on Wednesday and then passed over its north pole Thursday, showing icy craters whose floors remain in perpetual shadow. It was the sixth time the spacecraft flew past Mercury and the mission will continue through 2026.

SEE IMAGES OF MERCURY AND WHAT SCIENTISTS LEARNED

Biden sends $500M parting gift to Ukraine

The Biden administration is rushing an additional $500 million of military assistance to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia. The package for Ukraine includes advanced missiles, air-to-ground military weapons, F-16 support equipment, armored bridging systems, secure communications gear, and small arms. Biden's administration closed 2024 by sending $5.9 billion in military and economic aid to Ukraine. The administration has been sending as much military aid as it can in its final days over fears President-elect Donald Trump will cut it off.

SEE HOW UKRAINE IS BRACING ITSELF FOR TRUMP'S ARRIVAL

CES 2025 raps with Worst in Show Awards

The Worst in Show Awards, where experts highlight what they consider to be the worst products from the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, has revealed its list of the most dubious smart devices. LG 's AI Home Inside 2.0 Refrigerator "won" the Overall Worst award. Judge Gay Gordon-Byrne, the Executive Director of The Repair Association said features like a screen in the door, audio, web browsing capability and more are not needed for a device that's made for storing food. The awards capped another amazing week at the tech showcase.

FROM AI TO ZEUS TECH, THE BEST PRODUCTS AT CES 2025

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