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Southern California Wildfires Burn Structures, Prompt Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in Orange County, California, known as the Norte Fire, burned 250 acres and destroyed structures on Friday, forcing evacuations as strong Santa Ana winds fueled multiple fires across Southern California. The San Juan Capistrano School District canceled sports and after-school programs, dismissing schools early. The Bryson Fire in Los Angeles County burned 147 acres, threatening over 7,200 structures with only 17% containment. Firefighters are battling multiple fires amid worsening wind conditions.

Mint··San Clemente

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Reliance Industries Welcomes Competition but Urges Rule Compliance

Ahead of its Rs 30,213-crore Jio IPO, Reliance Industries responded to Elon Musk's accusations on X, welcoming competition in satellite communications including Starlink. Reliance emphasized that all players must serve India and follow its laws. The company highlighted Jio's growth since 2016, gaining over 53 crore customers by providing affordable digital services, and stressed the importance of the rule of law for investment and innovation.

TOI Business··New Delhi

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Anthropic Proposes AI Safety Bill with Strict Risk Thresholds

Anthropic has quietly proposed an AI safety bill to lawmakers that would allow the government to block the release or use of an AI model only if it poses a foreseeable, imminent risk of over $1 billion in damages or could kill or seriously injure more than 50 people. This bill aims to set clear safety standards for AI deployment.

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I.N.D.I.A. Bloc in Karnataka to Join Delhi Protest on November 1

The I.N.D.I.A. bloc parties in Karnataka have formed a coordination committee to organize a statewide agitation campaign. They plan a mass movement from Bengaluru to district and taluk levels. Leaders including KPCC president B K Hariprasad and others announced participation in the November 1 protest at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi. A large protest in Bengaluru is scheduled for November 5, followed by expansion to other areas.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Yashasvi Jaiswal Excluded From NZ ODI Series, Focused on Test Prep

Yashasvi Jaiswal was not included even as a backup opener for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, surprising fans. The selectors' strategy prioritizes Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the playing eleven. Instead of sitting on the bench, Jaiswal is sent to prepare with red-ball cricket and India 'A' to gain experience for foreign conditions in the upcoming Test series. He remains a key part of future World Cup plans.

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Washington Post Photographer Attacked by Israeli Settlers in West Bank

Heidi Levine, a Washington Post photojournalist, was attacked by over 50 masked Israeli settlers while covering violence against Palestinian olive farmers near Abu Falah and Turmus Ayya in the West Bank. Wearing a helmet and flak jacket likely saved her life. She was hospitalized in Ramallah and later transferred to Beilinson Hospital in Israel. The settlers also set olive trees on fire and threw stones during the attack.

News18 World··Ramallah

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