A winner of the American lottery Powerball lost his mansion in Los Angeles to the ravaging wildfires. According to media reports on Friday (January 10), Powerball winner Edwin Castro purchased the mansion in 2023 for $3.8 million.
Now all that remains of the mansion is smoldering ash. This was the third property that he bought months after winning the lottery prize of $2.04 billion in 2022, according to a report by The Sun.
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He is America's largest-ever lottery winner.
<h2>Mansion purchased under a mystery company</h2>
American media previously reported that Castro bought the Malibu mansion under a mystery company and that he had used his wealth to beef up his security team.
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Footage from The Sun showed waves lapping up against the beach where the mansion was situated. All that could be seen now were the foundations (of the structure) and possibly planks of wood.
<h2>LA wildfires death toll rises to 16</h2>
In the latest news from the calamity, the death toll has gone up to at least 16&nbsp;as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city&rsquo;s most famous landmarks.
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Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner&rsquo;s office said in a statement Saturday evening.
There were fears that winds could move the fires towards the J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge.
(With inputs from agencies)

LA wildfires: Edwin Castro bought the mansion in Malibu in 2023 under a mystery company. Castro had used his wealth to beef up his security team.

A winner of the American lottery Powerball lost his mansion in Los Angeles to the ravaging wildfires. According to media reports on Friday (January 10), Powerball winner Edwin Castro purchased the mansion in 2023 for $3.8 million. Now all that remains of the mansion is smoldering ash. This was the third property that he bought months after winning the lottery prize of $2.04 billion in 2022, according to a report by The Sun. Also read | California Governor Newsom deflects blame as wildfires claim 16 lives He is America's largest-ever lottery winner. Mansion purchased under a mystery company American media previously reported that Castro bought the Malibu mansion under a mystery company and that he had used his wealth to beef up his security team. A man named Edwin Castro, who won the $2.04 billion (£ 1.67 billion) lottery, has had his Luxurious home completely destroyed in the LA wildfires. pic.twitter.com/U92phHv0Vt — Naija (@Naija_PR) January 11, 2025 Footage from The Sun showed waves lapping up against the beach where the mansion was situated. All that could be seen now were the foundations (of the structure) and possibly planks of wood. LA wildfires death toll rises to 16 In the latest news from the calamity, the death toll has gone up to at least 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds return that could push the flames toward some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Also read | LA wildfires: What caused the inferno that has already destroyed 10,000 properties? Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire and 11 resulted from the Eaton Fire, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office said in a statement Saturday evening. There were fears that winds could move the fires towards the J. Paul Getty Museum and the University of California, Los Angeles, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge. (With inputs from agencies)

LA wildfires: Lottery winner loses entire mansion worth $3.8 million in blaze

After striking Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday (Jan 10), the Israeli military warned that it would hunt down the leaders of the Iran-backed rebel group.&nbsp;
The Houthis have attacked Israel in what they have said is a show of solidarity to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, 2023.&nbsp;
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In a statement, the Israeli military said, "A short while ago... fighter jets struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime on the western coast and inland Yemen."
The military said that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for the rebel group's missile and drone launches into Israel.
<h2>'Houthis are paying, will continue to pay...'</h2>
Following the strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Houthis were being punished for their repeated attacks on his country.
"As we promised, the Houthis are paying, and they will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against us," Netanyahu said, vowing not to tolerate attacks against Israel.
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"The Houthis are a proxy of Iran and they serve the terrorist objectives of the Iranian axis in the Middle East," he said, adding the group posed a "danger to Israel" and the region.
<h2>'Will hunt down leaders of Houthi...'</h2>
Israel's Defence Israel Katz said that his country would hunt down leaders of Houthi.
"The Hodeida port is paralysed, and the Ras Issa port is on fire -&ndash; there will be no immunity for anyone", Defence Minister Katz said in a video statement.&nbsp;

In a statement, the Israeli military said that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for the rebel group's missile and drone launches into Israel.

After striking Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday (Jan 10), the Israeli military warned that it would hunt down the leaders of the Iran-backed rebel group. The Houthis have attacked Israel in what they have said is a show of solidarity to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, 2023. Also read | West Asia crisis: Hope new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability,' says Israel In a statement, the Israeli military said, "A short while ago... fighter jets struck military targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime on the western coast and inland Yemen." The military said that the strikes were carried out in retaliation for the rebel group's missile and drone launches into Israel. 'Houthis are paying, will continue to pay...' Following the strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Houthis were being punished for their repeated attacks on his country. "As we promised, the Houthis are paying, and they will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against us," Netanyahu said, vowing not to tolerate attacks against Israel. Also read | The Houthi Gamble: An unlikely force shaping West Asia "The Houthis are a proxy of Iran and they serve the terrorist objectives of the Iranian axis in the Middle East," he said, adding the group posed a "danger to Israel" and the region. 'Will hunt down leaders of Houthi...' Israel's Defence Israel Katz said that his country would hunt down leaders of Houthi. "The Hodeida port is paralysed, and the Ras Issa port is on fire -– there will be no immunity for anyone", Defence Minister Katz said in a video statement.

West Asia crisis: After striking Houthi targets, Israel warns it will hunt its leaders

Trump's sentence of an unconditional discharge capped a norm-smashing case which saw the former and upcoming president being charged with 34 felonies, put on trial for almost two months, and convicted on every count. 

United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge on Friday (Jan 10) in the hush money case. According to American media reports, Trump's sentence of an unconditional discharge capped a norm-smashing case which saw the former and upcoming president being charged with 34 felonies, put on trial for almost two months, and convicted on every count. Manhattan Judge Juan M.Merchan could have sentenced Trump to up to four years in prison. Also read | Trump hush money case: US president-elect sentenced to unconditional discharge. What does it mean? However, he chose a sentence that sidestepped thorny constitutional issues by effectively ending the case but assured that the 78-year-old Republican became the first person convicted of a felony to assume the presidency. So what has been the timeline of the case? Here's a detailed guide as per American media reports: January 2005: Donald Trump marries his current wife Melania. September 2005: Months later, Trump confesses in a show about grabbing women’s genitals without asking for permission. The footage wasn’t aired and didn’t become public until October 2016, the time when Trump became the Republican contender for the presidential election. June 2006: Former Playboy model Karen McDougal says this is when she first met Trump, after “The Apprentice” filmed at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. McDougal has alleged they went on to have a 10-month affair that ended in 2007, a claim he denies. July 2006: Former adult entertainment star Stormy Daniel and Trump meet at an event. Daniels alleged they had a sexual encounter, but Trump denied it. May 2011: Daniels shares her claim about the encounter in an interview with In Touch magazine, but the story was not published at the time. In October 2011, Trump's fixer Michael Cohen sent an email to the publication saying Trump would aggressively pursue legal action if the story was printed. The story does not run until 2018. June 2015: Trump announces that he would seek the Republican Party's nomination for president. August 2015: Trump and Michael Cohen meet with David Pecker, then chief executive officer of The National Enquirer publisher American Media Inc (AMI). During Pecker's testimony, he said during the meeting with Trump and Cohen that he would act as the eyes and ears of the Republican leader's campaign, notifying Cohen of the claims being made about Trump so that rights can be purchased and stories quashed. Also read | ‘There is no case’: Trump slams hush money trial after avoiding jail time; vows to appeal 'unlawful witch hunt' October 2015: Trouble arises for Trump. Pecker learnt that a former Trump Tower doorman was trying to sell a story that Trump fathered a child with an employee. The doorman is identified as Dino Sajudin. November 2015: In mid-November, the National Enquirer paid Sajudin $30,000 for the rights to the rumour. The tabloid concluded that the story was not true. Trump and the employee at the Trump Tower denied the allegations. August 2016: Weeks after Donald Trump officially became the Republican presidential nominee, AMI bought the story about former Playboy model Karen McDougal's claim that she had an affair with Trump. AMI paid her $150,000, agreed to feature her on two magazine covers and to publish 100 magazine articles authored by her. September 2016: On September 6, Cohen recorded himself briefing Trump on the plan to buy McDougal's story from AMI. Cohen said on the tape that he had already spoken with the Trump Organization’s finance chief, Allen Weisselberg, on “how to set the whole thing up.” Towards the end of this month, Cohen signed an agreement to buy the nondisclosure part of McDougal’s contract for $125,000 through a company called Resolution Consultants LLC. October 2016: In early October, Pecker told Cohen that the deal for him to buy McDougal’s nondisclosure was off. Cohen never pays the $125,000. On October 7, The Washington Post published Trump's 2005 tape where he spoke during a show about grabbing women’s genitals without asking for permission. A day later, Stormy Daniels' representative told the National Enquirer that she was willing to make on-the-record statements confirming a sexual encounter with Trump. Also read | Who is Stormy Daniels, porn star linked to Donald Trump's hush money case? Pecker and Howard connect Michael Cohen with Daniels' lawyer Keith Davidson. During the next few days, Cohen negotiates a $130,000 deal to acquire the rights to Daniels’ story and keep her quiet. On October 27, Cohen wired payment to Davidson's law firm using a shell company. The next day, Daniels signed a confidential settlement and non-disclosure agreement. The deal used the pseudonyms Peggy Peterson for Daniels and David Dennison for Trump. November 2016: Four days before the November 8 presidential election, The Wall Street Journal published a story revealing McDougal’s deal with AMI. The WSJ story also mentioned Daniels and said she had been in talks with a TV network to tell her story but cut off negotiations. Trump wins the presidential election. January 2017: Days after being sworn in as president, Cohen sought reimbursement from the Trump Organization for his $130,000 payment to Daniels as well as an additional $50,000 for unrelated campaign “tech services.” Testifying in court, former Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney recalled meeting with the company’s longtime Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, who came up with a plan to pay Cohen the money he owed. McConney said that January 27 was Cohen's last day as a full-time employee of the Trump Organization. February 2017: Cohen emails an invoice to McConney seeking payment “pursuant to the retainer agreement” for services rendered for January and February 2017. The invoice requested a $35,000 payment for each of those two months — the first two monthly instalments of his repayment plan. January 2018: On January 10, Stormy Daniels issued a statement saying the allegations regarding Trump were false and the rumours that she received hush money were false too. Two days later, the WSJ revealed Conhen's payment details to the former adult entertainment star. February 2018: Cohen told American media that he paid Daniels out of his own pocket. April 2018: On April 5, Trump told the news agency Associated Press that he did not know of the hush money paid to Daniels. However, weeks later, the then-US president acknowledged that Cohen represented him in the Stormy Daniels deal. May 2018: On May 2, Rudy Giuliana- who was representing Trump as one of his lawyers, said that his client reimbursed Cohen for the money paid to Daniels. A day later, Trump said that Cohen received a monthly retainer to enter into a non-disclosure agreement. July 2018: On July 24, Cohen's lawyer releases the September 2016 recording of Cohen talking to Trump about the payments. August 2018: Nearly a month later, Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and other charges that included arranging the hush money payments. At the hearing, he claims Trump directed him to arrange the payment. Trump is never charged with any crime related to the federal investigation. Cohen is later sentenced to three years in prison. September 2018: AMI entered into a non-prosecution with Manhattan prosecutors in connection with its McDougal deal. August 2019: The Trump Organization is served a grand jury subpoena from then-Manhattan district attorney Cy Vance’s office calling for records and communications relating to the payments to Daniels and McDougal. The year 2020: Trump faces defeat in the presidential election against Joe Biden. The year 2023: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg elects a new grand jury to hear evidence about Trump in the case. On March 30, the grand jury indicted Trump on state charges for allegations that he falsified internal records kept by his company to hide the true nature of payments made to Cohen for helping cover up the alleged encounters. The indictment makes Trump the first former president to be charged with a crime. Days later, Trump is arraigned. He pleads not guilty and vows to fight the charges. Key moments of 2024 and 2025 On April 15, 2024, Trump went on trial in Manhattan. The trial lasted for weeks. The jury found Trump guilty on all 34 counts in the trial. Trump's legal team said that the Republican would appeal his conviction. As he awaited sentencing, Trump on June 4 asked Judge Merchan to lift the limited gag order that prevented him from speaking about witnesses, jurors and others associated with the case. On June 25, Merchan agreed to partially lift Trump's gag order- granting him the ability to speak freely about the jury and witnesses in the case. On November 5, Trump wins the election against Harris. A week later, Judge Merchan is scheduled to rule on Trump's motion to set aside his conviction based on the US Supreme Court's recent decision on presidential immunity. Merchan instead agrees to delay the decision till November 19 after both sides request more time to consider how to proceed following Trump's election victory. On November 19, after Trump's lawyers argued in a filing that the case should be dismissed because a sitting president is immune from prosecution, prosecutors told Merchan that they opposed any effort to dismiss Trump's conviction -- but that they do not object to pausing the case until Trump was out of office. A day later, his lawyers argued that the president's conviction must be tossed due to presidential immunity. Weeks later, his lawyers filed a motion to dismiss the case on grounds that prosecution disrupted the president-elect's transition and threatened the functioning of the federal government. The Manhattan DA's office faced a December 9 deadline to respond to Trump's motion. On December 10, Manhattan DA Bragg suggested to Judge Merchan that Trump could receive a non-incarceratory sentence -- or his sentencing could be delayed until he left office. In a court filing done three days later, Trump's lawyers rejected the suggestions made by Bragg. Fast-forward to January 2025, Merchan orders Trump to appear, either in person or virtually, for sentencing in New York on Jan 10, and indicates that he intends to sentence the president-elect to an "unconditional discharge." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money case: A timeline of events as US-President elect is sentenced to unconditional discharge

Larsen &amp; Toubro (L&amp;T) chairperson SN Subrahmanyan is continuing to face backlash over his remark that the company's employees should work 90 hours a week.
People from the world of Indian business and entertainment have already censured his remark. Now, politicians have joined the criticism.&nbsp;
In an undated video of an L&amp;T video conference which has gone viral on social media, Subrahmanya suggested employees work 90 hours a week.
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"What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can wives stare at their husbands? Go to the office and start working. Honestly, I am sorry that I am not able to make you work on Sundays. I will be happier if I can make you work on Sundays because I work on Sundays too," Subhrahmanyan said.&nbsp;
<h2>'Besides being misogynistic...'</h2>
In a post on X, Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said that besides being misogynistic, Subhrahmanyan's remark "reeks of wanting to be the new age slave drivers of India."
Before Chaturvedi, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, Bajaj Auto's chairperson Rajiv Bajaj, and RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka criticised Subhrahmanyan's remark.
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Besides being misogynistic, this statement reeks of wanting to be the new age slave drivers of India. <a href="https://t.co/DbD2CIbrra">pic.twitter.com/DbD2CIbrra</a>
&mdash; Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) <a href="https://twitter.com/priyankac19/status/1877596073364992403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Padukone, who has been an advocate of mental health awareness in India, said on Instagram, "Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements. #MentalHealthMatters."
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Bajaj told CNBC-TV that 90 hours a week should start from the top level of management.&nbsp;
"Number of hours of work doesn&rsquo;t matter, quality of work does. We need a kinder, gentler world more than ever before," Bajaj told the network.
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90 hours a week? Why not rename Sunday to &lsquo;Sun-duty&rsquo; and make &lsquo;day off&rsquo; a mythical concept! Working hard and smart is what I believe in, but turning life into a perpetual office shift? That&rsquo;s a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn&rsquo;t optional, it&rsquo;s essential.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/P5MwlWjfrk">pic.twitter.com/P5MwlWjfrk</a>
&mdash; Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) <a href="https://twitter.com/hvgoenka/status/1877330453826257211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Goenka, meanwhile, pointed out that work-life balance was not optional and rather essential. In a post on X, Goenka said, "90 hours a week? Why not rename Sunday to &lsquo;Sun-duty&rsquo; and make &lsquo;day off&rsquo; a mythical concept! Working hard and smart is what I believe in, but turning life into a perpetual office shift? That&rsquo;s a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn&rsquo;t optional, it&rsquo;s essential. Well, that&rsquo;s my view!"
<h2>L&amp;T clarifies</h2>
Amid the growing backlash, L&amp;T clarified that Subrahmanyan's remarks were in the context of the extraordinary efforts required to achieve extraordinary outcomes for the nation.&nbsp;
"We believe this is India's decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation. The chairman's remarks reflect this larger ambition, emphasising that extraordinary effort," a spokesperson said.&nbsp;

Priyanka Chaturvedi said that besides being misogynistic, Subhrahmanyan's remark "reeks of wanting to be the new age slave drivers of India."

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) chairperson SN Subrahmanyan is continuing to face backlash over his remark that the company's employees should work 90 hours a week. People from the world of Indian business and entertainment have already censured his remark. Now, politicians have joined the criticism. In an undated video of an L&T video conference which has gone viral on social media, Subrahmanya suggested employees work 90 hours a week. Also read | L&T chairman asks employees to stop 'staring at their wives' at home and work 90 hours a week. Internet is not happy "What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can wives stare at their husbands? Go to the office and start working. Honestly, I am sorry that I am not able to make you work on Sundays. I will be happier if I can make you work on Sundays because I work on Sundays too," Subhrahmanyan said. 'Besides being misogynistic...' In a post on X, Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said that besides being misogynistic, Subhrahmanyan's remark "reeks of wanting to be the new age slave drivers of India." Before Chaturvedi, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, Bajaj Auto's chairperson Rajiv Bajaj, and RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka criticised Subhrahmanyan's remark. Besides being misogynistic, this statement reeks of wanting to be the new age slave drivers of India. pic.twitter.com/DbD2CIbrra — Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) January 10, 2025 Padukone, who has been an advocate of mental health awareness in India, said on Instagram, "Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements. #MentalHealthMatters." Also read | Deepika Padukone reacts to L&T chairman's remarks on working Sundays: 'Shocking' Bajaj told CNBC-TV that 90 hours a week should start from the top level of management. "Number of hours of work doesn’t matter, quality of work does. We need a kinder, gentler world more than ever before," Bajaj told the network. 90 hours a week? Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept! Working hard and smart is what I believe in, but turning life into a perpetual office shift? That’s a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential.… pic.twitter.com/P5MwlWjfrk — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) January 9, 2025 Goenka, meanwhile, pointed out that work-life balance was not optional and rather essential. In a post on X, Goenka said, "90 hours a week? Why not rename Sunday to ‘Sun-duty’ and make ‘day off’ a mythical concept! Working hard and smart is what I believe in, but turning life into a perpetual office shift? That’s a recipe for burnout, not success. Work-life balance isn’t optional, it’s essential. Well, that’s my view!" L&T clarifies Amid the growing backlash, L&T clarified that Subrahmanyan's remarks were in the context of the extraordinary efforts required to achieve extraordinary outcomes for the nation. "We believe this is India's decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation. The chairman's remarks reflect this larger ambition, emphasising that extraordinary effort," a spokesperson said.

'Besides being misogynistic...': Indian leader Priyanka Chaturvedi slams L&T chief's 'work 90 hrs a week' remark

The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has climbed to at least 10, with authorities announcing a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10).&nbsp;
According to officials, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting and Santa Monica declared a curfew due to the lawlessness.&nbsp;
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Apart from the casualties, the wildfires have burned&nbsp;over 10,000 houses and other structures.&nbsp;
Here's a look at the updates on the calamity:
&gt; President Joe Biden likened Los Angeles to a "war scene" as multiple major blazes continued to devour neighbourhoods around the city.
&gt;&nbsp;"It reminded me of more of a war scene, where you had certain targets that were bombarded," Biden said. He pointed out there was clear evidence of looting.&nbsp;
&gt; On Friday, officials urged more people in the Los Angeles region to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.
&gt; The so-called Kenneth Fire broke out on Thursday near Calabasas.&nbsp;
&gt; A report by the news agency Associated Press said that only hours before the Kenneth Fire roared to life, officials expressed encouragement after firefighters aided by calmer winds and help from crews from outside the state saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region&rsquo;s two devastating wildfires.
&gt; All of the major fires that have broken out this week are located in a roughly 40-kilometre band north of downtown Los Angeles.
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&gt; Among the damaged structures were at least five churches, a synagogue, seven schools, two libraries, restaurants, bars, and groceries.&nbsp;
&gt; Earlier, the police detained a homeless man who is believed to have intentionally lighted the Kenneth Fire.
&gt; The suspect was arrested on Thursday around 4.40 pm local time as police responded to reports of a man attempting to start a fire.
&gt; Residents (of the LA region) have already been on the edge due to the ravaging blaze. Then on Thursday afternoon, a wrong text alert came- warning people that the fire was close and that they should prepare to evacuate.
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&gt; One of the residents told BBC that an instant relief came in the form of a rectified alert telling residents to disregard the warning.&nbsp;
&gt; Several images are circulating on social media claiming that the iconic "HOLLYWOOD" sign was damaged. However, a report by the news agency Reuters fact-checked this claim saying the images were fake.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

On Friday (Jan 10), officials urged more people in the Los Angeles region to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

The death toll due to the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles has climbed to at least 10, with authorities announcing a curfew in the region amid reports of looting, according to media reports on Friday (Jan 10). According to officials, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting and Santa Monica declared a curfew due to the lawlessness. Also read | Los Angeles wildfires: Influencer faces backlash for dark humour post over calamity Apart from the casualties, the wildfires have burned over 10,000 houses and other structures. Here's a look at the updates on the calamity: > President Joe Biden likened Los Angeles to a "war scene" as multiple major blazes continued to devour neighbourhoods around the city. > "It reminded me of more of a war scene, where you had certain targets that were bombarded," Biden said. He pointed out there was clear evidence of looting. > On Friday, officials urged more people in the Los Angeles region to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. > The so-called Kenneth Fire broke out on Thursday near Calabasas. > A report by the news agency Associated Press said that only hours before the Kenneth Fire roared to life, officials expressed encouragement after firefighters aided by calmer winds and help from crews from outside the state saw the first signs of successfully beating back the region’s two devastating wildfires. > All of the major fires that have broken out this week are located in a roughly 40-kilometre band north of downtown Los Angeles. Also read | LA wildfires: Police detain 'homeless suspect' for starting Kenneth fire > Among the damaged structures were at least five churches, a synagogue, seven schools, two libraries, restaurants, bars, and groceries. > Earlier, the police detained a homeless man who is believed to have intentionally lighted the Kenneth Fire. > The suspect was arrested on Thursday around 4.40 pm local time as police responded to reports of a man attempting to start a fire. > Residents (of the LA region) have already been on the edge due to the ravaging blaze. Then on Thursday afternoon, a wrong text alert came- warning people that the fire was close and that they should prepare to evacuate. Also read | LA wildfires: Iconic Hollywood sign damaged? Here's what we know so far > One of the residents told BBC that an instant relief came in the form of a rectified alert telling residents to disregard the warning. > Several images are circulating on social media claiming that the iconic "HOLLYWOOD" sign was damaged. However, a report by the news agency Reuters fact-checked this claim saying the images were fake. (With inputs from agencies)

LA wildfires update: Death toll climbs to 10; Biden says Los Angeles like 'war scene' after blaze

A social media influencer from Canada is facing backlash over her post on the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles. Twenty-nine-year-old Meg DeAngelis is a content creator with millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
According to a report by The New York Post on Friday (Jan 10), DeAngelis posted stories on Instagram where she said, "When I escaped NYC because it was too cold, but now this one is literally burning down.&rdquo;
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One of the stories showed DeAngelis wearing a white dress and standing in front of a house engulfed by the wildfire.&nbsp;
<h2>The backlash: The privilege is crazy</h2>
DeAngelis faced severe criticism over her Instagram stories. &ldquo;The privilege is crazy,&rdquo; claimed one user. &ldquo;OMG girl read the room,&rdquo; expressed another.
A third user said, "&lsquo;Escaped NYC because it was too cold &hellip;&rsquo; coming from someone who doesn&rsquo;t commute to work and doesn&rsquo;t ever have to leave the house if they don&rsquo;t want to is crazy.&rsquo;&rdquo;
She was also criticised for not using her social media clout to bring awareness to the situation.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t have helpful information for people in this ongoing crisis why are you posting? People &hellip; just HAVE to post on Instagram and somehow make this catastrophic situation about themselves,&rdquo; a user wrote.
<h2>Possible damage control</h2>
Amid the increasing backlash, DeAngelis shared a follow-up post, expressing concerns about the raging wildfires in LA.
&ldquo;In all seriousness, this is heartbreaking. I&rsquo;m thinking about all the wildlife and everyone who is affected,&rdquo; the 29-year-old said, adding, "I&rsquo;m so sorry you have to go through this. Love you and make sure you check on your friends!&rdquo;
<h2>At least 10 killed in wildfires so far</h2>
The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people so far and burned over 10,000 houses and other structures, the news agency Associated Press reported, citing officials.
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All of the major fires that have broken out this week are located in a roughly 40-kilometre band north of downtown Los Angeles.
The cause of the wildfires is not yet known.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people so far and burned over 10,000 houses and other structures. 

A social media influencer from Canada is facing backlash over her post on the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles. Twenty-nine-year-old Meg DeAngelis is a content creator with millions of followers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. According to a report by The New York Post on Friday (Jan 10), DeAngelis posted stories on Instagram where she said, "When I escaped NYC because it was too cold, but now this one is literally burning down.” Also read | LA wildfires: Police detain 'homeless suspect' for starting Kenneth fire One of the stories showed DeAngelis wearing a white dress and standing in front of a house engulfed by the wildfire. The backlash: The privilege is crazy DeAngelis faced severe criticism over her Instagram stories. “The privilege is crazy,” claimed one user. “OMG girl read the room,” expressed another. A third user said, "‘Escaped NYC because it was too cold …’ coming from someone who doesn’t commute to work and doesn’t ever have to leave the house if they don’t want to is crazy.’” She was also criticised for not using her social media clout to bring awareness to the situation. Also read | LA wildfires: ‘Gather loved ones…’: Officials mistakenly send evacuation order to entire county “If you don’t have helpful information for people in this ongoing crisis why are you posting? People … just HAVE to post on Instagram and somehow make this catastrophic situation about themselves,” a user wrote. Possible damage control Amid the increasing backlash, DeAngelis shared a follow-up post, expressing concerns about the raging wildfires in LA. “In all seriousness, this is heartbreaking. I’m thinking about all the wildlife and everyone who is affected,” the 29-year-old said, adding, "I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Love you and make sure you check on your friends!” At least 10 killed in wildfires so far The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people so far and burned over 10,000 houses and other structures, the news agency Associated Press reported, citing officials. Also read | Jamie Lee Curtis pledges to donate $1 million amid devastating Los Angeles wildfires All of the major fires that have broken out this week are located in a roughly 40-kilometre band north of downtown Los Angeles. The cause of the wildfires is not yet known. (With inputs from agencies)

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The race to become the next prime minister of Canada is intensifying with each passing day since Justin Trudeau announced his decision to resign. On Thursday (Jan 9), Indian-origin Liberal MP Chandra Arya announced that he would run for the PM's post.&nbsp;
In a post on X, Arya said, "I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada to lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations."
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"We are facing significant structural problems that haven&rsquo;t been seen for generations and solving them will require tough choices," Arya said.&nbsp;
<h2>'We have a perfect storm'</h2>
Arya pointed out that Canada was facing a perfect storm. "Many Canadians, especially younger generations, face significant affordability issues. Working middle class is struggling today, and many working families are retiring directly into poverty," the Liberal lawmaker added.
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"Canada deserves leadership that isn&rsquo;t afraid to make the big decisions. Decisions that rebuild our economy, restore hope, create equal opportunities for all Canadians, and secure prosperity for our children and grandchildren. Bold political decisions are not optional&mdash;they are necessary," he further said.
<h2>Arya is first member of Liberal caucus to announce candidacy</h2>
According to Canadian media reports,&nbsp;Arya is the first member of the Liberal caucus to announce his candidacy for party leader.
Former Liberal MP Frank Baylis is the only other declared candidate for the Liberal leadership.
(With inputs from agencies)

According to Canadian media reports, Arya is the first member of the Liberal caucus to announce his candidacy for party leader. Arya pointed out that Canada was facing a perfect storm. 

The race to become the next prime minister of Canada is intensifying with each passing day since Justin Trudeau announced his decision to resign. On Thursday (Jan 9), Indian-origin Liberal MP Chandra Arya announced that he would run for the PM's post. In a post on X, Arya said, "I am running to be the next Prime Minister of Canada to lead a small, more efficient government to rebuild our nation and secure prosperity for future generations." Also read | Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job "We are facing significant structural problems that haven’t been seen for generations and solving them will require tough choices," Arya said. 'We have a perfect storm' Arya pointed out that Canada was facing a perfect storm. "Many Canadians, especially younger generations, face significant affordability issues. Working middle class is struggling today, and many working families are retiring directly into poverty," the Liberal lawmaker added. My full statement. More details, including expanding policy proposals stated in this statement, will be updated on my website https://t.co/Wiq07oCsOy which will be operational later today. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/mKLPkaITMK — Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) January 9, 2025 "Canada deserves leadership that isn’t afraid to make the big decisions. Decisions that rebuild our economy, restore hope, create equal opportunities for all Canadians, and secure prosperity for our children and grandchildren. Bold political decisions are not optional—they are necessary," he further said. Arya is first member of Liberal caucus to announce candidacy According to Canadian media reports, Arya is the first member of the Liberal caucus to announce his candidacy for party leader. Former Liberal MP Frank Baylis is the only other declared candidate for the Liberal leadership. (With inputs from agencies)

We have a perfect storm...: Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker Chandra Arya joins PM race

The Canadian government on Thursday (Jan 9) denied media reports that the four Indian-origin men accused of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar&nbsp;were released on bail.
The British Columbia Prosecution Service said it was not true that the four suspects were granted bail. "All four accused were detained, and they continue to remain in custody," the prosecution services added.
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The services pointed out that trial dates had not yet been set in this matter.&nbsp;
<h2>Court appearances in Feb</h2>
The prosecution services said that the next court appearance in the matter was a pre-trial conference on February 11 and a subsequent court appearance on February 12.&nbsp;
Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed in Surrey on June 18, 2023. He was gunned down outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara.&nbsp;
Nijjar was designated as a terrorist by New Delhi. He was born in 1977 in Punjab and moved to Canada in 1997 later, where he worked as a plumber.
He was initially associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) Sikh separatist group.&nbsp;
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He later became chief of the militant group Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and was "actively involved in operationalising, networking, training and financing" its members, according to a statement released by the Indian government in 2020.&nbsp;
<h2>Who are the four suspects?</h2>
The four suspects were identified as 22-year-old Karan Brar, 22-year-old Amandeep Singh, 22-year-old Kamalpreet Singh, and 28-year-old Karanpreet Singh.
They face charges of&nbsp;first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | India News: The British Columbia Prosecution Services said it was not true that the four suspects were granted bail. The prosecution services said that the accused were in custody. 

The Canadian government on Thursday (Jan 9) denied media reports that the four Indian-origin men accused of killing Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar were released on bail. The British Columbia Prosecution Service said it was not true that the four suspects were granted bail. "All four accused were detained, and they continue to remain in custody," the prosecution services added. Also read | Indian-origin men accused of killing Khalistani terrorist Nijjar released on bail by Canada court: Report The services pointed out that trial dates had not yet been set in this matter. Court appearances in Feb The prosecution services said that the next court appearance in the matter was a pre-trial conference on February 11 and a subsequent court appearance on February 12. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed in Surrey on June 18, 2023. He was gunned down outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara. Nijjar was designated as a terrorist by New Delhi. He was born in 1977 in Punjab and moved to Canada in 1997 later, where he worked as a plumber. He was initially associated with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) Sikh separatist group. Also read | Russian embassy in Canada facilitated Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination: SFJ He later became chief of the militant group Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and was "actively involved in operationalising, networking, training and financing" its members, according to a statement released by the Indian government in 2020. Who are the four suspects? The four suspects were identified as 22-year-old Karan Brar, 22-year-old Amandeep Singh, 22-year-old Kamalpreet Singh, and 28-year-old Karanpreet Singh. They face charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada denies four Indian-origin men accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar were granted bail

Israel on Thursday (Jan 9) welcomed the election of Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's president. The new president of Lebanon was elected after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after over a yearlong&nbsp;conflict.
In a post on X, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, "I hope that this choice will contribute towards stability, a better future for Lebanon and its people and to good neighbourly relations."
<h2>Lebanese Parliament elects Aoun as president</h2>
Earlier on Thursday, Lebanese Parliament elected Joseph Aou as president.
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Aoun fell short of the 86 votes needed in a first-round vote but crossed the threshold with 99 votes in the second round, according to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, after lawmakers from Hezbollah and its Shi'ite ally, the&nbsp;Amal Movement, backed him.
His appointment reflected shifts in the power balance in Lebanon&nbsp;and the wider West Asia, with Hezbollah badly pummeled from last year's war with Israel, and its Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad toppled in December.
After being sworn in, Aoun said, "Today, a new phase in&nbsp;Lebanon's history begins."
Aoun said he would call for "quick parliamentary consultations" on naming a new prime minister and vowing that the state would have "a monopoly" on arms after the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
<h2>Iran, France react to Aoun's election</h2>
The Iranian embassy in Beirut welcomed the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanese president, expressing hopes for close cooperation between the two countries.
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France, meanwhile, congratulated Aoun and urged the formation of a strong government.
"We... are committed to working closely with President Aoun as he begins his efforts to unite the country, implement reforms and secure a prosperous future for&nbsp;Lebanon," the US embassy in Lebanon said in a post on X.&nbsp;
Qatar praised Aoun's appointment and called for stability in Lebanon.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World | Middle East: On Jan 9, Joseph Aou was made the president of Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.


Israel on Thursday (Jan 9) welcomed the election of Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun as Lebanon's president. The new president of Lebanon was elected after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah after over a yearlong conflict. In a post on X, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, "I hope that this choice will contribute towards stability, a better future for Lebanon and its people and to good neighbourly relations." Lebanese Parliament elects Aoun as president Earlier on Thursday, Lebanese Parliament elected Joseph Aou as president. Also read | Who is Joseph Aoun? Lebanon’s new US-backed president Aoun fell short of the 86 votes needed in a first-round vote but crossed the threshold with 99 votes in the second round, according to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, after lawmakers from Hezbollah and its Shi'ite ally, the Amal Movement, backed him. His appointment reflected shifts in the power balance in Lebanon and the wider West Asia, with Hezbollah badly pummeled from last year's war with Israel, and its Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad toppled in December. After being sworn in, Aoun said, "Today, a new phase in Lebanon's history begins." Aoun said he would call for "quick parliamentary consultations" on naming a new prime minister and vowing that the state would have "a monopoly" on arms after the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran, France react to Aoun's election The Iranian embassy in Beirut welcomed the election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanese president, expressing hopes for close cooperation between the two countries. Also read | US to divert $95 million military aid to Lebanon from Egypt France, meanwhile, congratulated Aoun and urged the formation of a strong government. "We... are committed to working closely with President Aoun as he begins his efforts to unite the country, implement reforms and secure a prosperous future for Lebanon," the US embassy in Lebanon said in a post on X. Qatar praised Aoun's appointment and called for stability in Lebanon. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hope new Lebanon president will help achieve 'stability,' says Israel

The Office of the United States (US) Trade Representatives, also known as USTR, said on Wednesday (January 8) that nearly all of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies were being run illegally and consumers who used them were at risk of getting ineffective or dangerous medicines.&nbsp;
In its annual report on "notorious markets," the USTR singled out 19 countries over concerns about counterfeit or pirated products.
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The report said that 96 per cent of online pharmacies were violating the law. Many of these operated without a license and sold medicines without prescriptions and safety warnings.
<h2>'Potentially deadly synthetic opioids disguised as medicines'</h2>
The USTR report identified 38 online markets and 33 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The agency pointed out that the websites of these illegal online pharmacies "often look like legitimate e-commerce platforms, often with false claims that they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."
Citing a survey, the USTR said that one in four Americans who have used online pharmacies reported having encountered substandard, fake or harmful medicines.
<a href="https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2025/january/ustr-releases-2024-review-notorious-markets-counterfeiting-and-piracy" rel="dofollow">Click here to access the full report</a>
The report came after federal prosecutors said on Monday that in 2024, a network of illegal drug sellers based in the US, the Dominican Republic and India had packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription drugs and sold millions of them through fake online drugstores.
The prosecutors said that at least nine people died of narcotics poisoning between August 2023 and June 2024 after consuming the counterfeit pills.&nbsp;
The agency also cited mentioned risks of imported ingredients including fentanyl from China.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

World Health and Wellness: Citing a survey, the USTR said that one in four Americans who have used online pharmacies reported having encountered substandard, fake, or harmful medicines.

The Office of the United States (US) Trade Representatives, also known as USTR, said on Wednesday (January 8) that nearly all of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies were being run illegally and consumers who used them were at risk of getting ineffective or dangerous medicines. In its annual report on "notorious markets," the USTR singled out 19 countries over concerns about counterfeit or pirated products. Also read | Cough medicine can help women get pregnant, say some on TikTok. Experts say... The report said that 96 per cent of online pharmacies were violating the law. Many of these operated without a license and sold medicines without prescriptions and safety warnings. 'Potentially deadly synthetic opioids disguised as medicines' The USTR report identified 38 online markets and 33 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. The agency pointed out that the websites of these illegal online pharmacies "often look like legitimate e-commerce platforms, often with false claims that they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." Citing a survey, the USTR said that one in four Americans who have used online pharmacies reported having encountered substandard, fake or harmful medicines. Click here to access the full report The report came after federal prosecutors said on Monday that in 2024, a network of illegal drug sellers based in the US, the Dominican Republic and India had packaged potentially deadly synthetic opioids into pills disguised as common prescription drugs and sold millions of them through fake online drugstores. The prosecutors said that at least nine people died of narcotics poisoning between August 2023 and June 2024 after consuming the counterfeit pills. The agency also cited mentioned risks of imported ingredients including fentanyl from China. (With inputs from agencies)

Potentially deadly synthetic opioids disguised as medicines: US agency warns of risk from online pharmacies

A woman in the United Kingdom (UK) was hospitalised with severe heatstroke after she used a sauna for too long. A report by Live Science early Thursday (Jan 9) said that the woman, who is in her early 70s, had spent around 45 minutes in the sauna when she suddenly fell unconscious.
The report said that paramedics soon arrived at the scene and noted that the woman's core body temperature skyrocketed to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal levels.
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The woman's blood pressure had fallen and her heart rate had accelerated.
<h2>Woman diagnosed with severe form of exertional heat stroke</h2>
After being hospitalised, the woman was diagnosed with a severe form of exertional heat stroke, a condition that can trigger multi-organ failure and death if not quickly diagnosed and treated.
In this case, the report said that the woman experienced numerous medical conditions, including a seizure, heart attack, liver and kidney injury, and blood clotting issues.
After an hour of hospitalisation, the woman's body temperature normalised, and she regained consciousness two hours later.&nbsp;
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She made a full recovery without the need for advanced organ support and was discharged from the hospital after 12 days.
<h2>A rare case</h2>
This UK woman's case is rare, as, to date, fewer than 10 people worldwide have experienced a heat stroke after visiting a sauna.
The woman was described as being "physically active," and did not smoke or drink alcohol "to excess."
However, the woman was likely dehydrated during her session in the sauna, as she said she had not consumed enough water before the incident.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Health and Wellness | Trending: This UK woman's case is rare, as, to date, fewer than 10 people across the world have experienced a heat stroke after spending time in a sauna.

A woman in the United Kingdom (UK) was hospitalised with severe heatstroke after she used a sauna for too long. A report by Live Science early Thursday (Jan 9) said that the woman, who is in her early 70s, had spent around 45 minutes in the sauna when she suddenly fell unconscious. The report said that paramedics soon arrived at the scene and noted that the woman's core body temperature skyrocketed to 107.6 degrees Fahrenheit, which is approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit higher than normal levels. Also read | UK experts call on China to provide key information on HMPV outbreak as cases double in Britain The woman's blood pressure had fallen and her heart rate had accelerated. Woman diagnosed with severe form of exertional heat stroke After being hospitalised, the woman was diagnosed with a severe form of exertional heat stroke, a condition that can trigger multi-organ failure and death if not quickly diagnosed and treated. In this case, the report said that the woman experienced numerous medical conditions, including a seizure, heart attack, liver and kidney injury, and blood clotting issues. After an hour of hospitalisation, the woman's body temperature normalised, and she regained consciousness two hours later. Also read | Britain has 85 operational Sharia courts. Has it become 'western capital' of Islamic councils? She made a full recovery without the need for advanced organ support and was discharged from the hospital after 12 days. A rare case This UK woman's case is rare, as, to date, fewer than 10 people worldwide have experienced a heat stroke after visiting a sauna. The woman was described as being "physically active," and did not smoke or drink alcohol "to excess." However, the woman was likely dehydrated during her session in the sauna, as she said she had not consumed enough water before the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

UK woman hospitalised with severe heatstroke after using sauna. Here's what happened

The owner of the house, which was shown as the residence of TV character Walter White of the iconic American show Breaking Bad has been put up for sale, according to media reports early Thursday (Jan 9).
The house is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (US). This ranch-style residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a backyard pool.
A report by the Guardian early Thursday said that the house has been put up for sale for $4 million.
<h2>'Our family home since 1973'</h2>
Speaking to local media, homeowner Joanne Quintana said that the house's popularity among people who were fans of Breaking Bad had come at a cost to her family's quality of life.
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Quintana said that she and her family have been living in this house since 1973. &ldquo;So we&rsquo;re going to walk away with just our memories. It&rsquo;s time to move on. We&rsquo;re done. There&rsquo;s no reason to fight any more,&rdquo; she added.
As per The Guardian report, the house was first scouted by the Breaking Bad crew in 2006.
During the five seasons of the show, which aired from 2008 to 2013, the exteriors and the backyard of the house were used extensively to portray the house of lead character Walter White, alias Heisenberg, a chemistry teacher who becomes a drug lord after being diagnosed with cancer.
<h2>'Average of 300 cars came around house each day'</h2>
Quintana told local media that an average of 300 cars come past the house each day. In 2015, her late mother Fran said that the family had been besieged by visitors attempting to recreate a scene from Breaking Bad where Walter White throws a pizza on the roof of the house.
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In that same year, the show's creator, Vince Gilligan, urged fans to stop bombarding the house.
Quintana and her family decided to tighten security around the house following an incident when a person left a package addressed to Walter White on the doorstep.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The real owner of the house shown in Breaking Bad has been living there since 1952. However, she has decided to put it up for sale for $4 million. 

The owner of the house, which was shown as the residence of TV character Walter White of the iconic American show Breaking Bad has been put up for sale, according to media reports early Thursday (Jan 9). The house is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States (US). This ranch-style residence features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a backyard pool. A report by the Guardian early Thursday said that the house has been put up for sale for $4 million. 'Our family home since 1973' Speaking to local media, homeowner Joanne Quintana said that the house's popularity among people who were fans of Breaking Bad had come at a cost to her family's quality of life. Also read | Indian-origin ‘Breaking Bad’ couple jailed in UK for 33 years over drug smuggling Quintana said that she and her family have been living in this house since 1973. “So we’re going to walk away with just our memories. It’s time to move on. We’re done. There’s no reason to fight any more,” she added. As per The Guardian report, the house was first scouted by the Breaking Bad crew in 2006. During the five seasons of the show, which aired from 2008 to 2013, the exteriors and the backyard of the house were used extensively to portray the house of lead character Walter White, alias Heisenberg, a chemistry teacher who becomes a drug lord after being diagnosed with cancer. 'Average of 300 cars came around house each day' Quintana told local media that an average of 300 cars come past the house each day. In 2015, her late mother Fran said that the family had been besieged by visitors attempting to recreate a scene from Breaking Bad where Walter White throws a pizza on the roof of the house. Also read | ‘I’m not particularly afraid’: Japan’s Ishiba moves into 'haunted' PM house In that same year, the show's creator, Vince Gilligan, urged fans to stop bombarding the house. Quintana and her family decided to tighten security around the house following an incident when a person left a package addressed to Walter White on the doorstep. (With inputs from agencies)

Our family home since 1973: Owner of Walter White's House in Breaking Bad puts it for sale for $4mn

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