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Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires

Jan 9, 2025
Emma Vardy, BBC's Los Angeles correspondent, provides on-the-ground insights into the widespread devastation caused by raging wildfires in California, emphasizing the emotional toll on the community. She discusses the political implications as President Trump points fingers at Democrats for the crisis. Simultaneously, Faisal Islam, BBC Economics Editor, analyzes the UK's softening currency and rising borrowing costs, linking it to ongoing economic pressures and the need for a solid growth strategy amid changing political tides.
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