As the controlled burns at the Angel Island State Park in California started again on Wednesday afternoon, residents in areas east of Angel Island complained that the smoke was affecting air quality. Representational image. (Unsplash) Oakland, which lies just east of Angel Island, was most affected by the smoke. The nearby areas of Alameda, Berkeley … Read more
South Korea’s expanded espionage law now covers all foreign countries, not just North Korea. This revised Criminal Act carries a minimum three-year prison sentence for espionage offenses. The amendment addresses concerns about technology and industrial espionage involving non-North Korean actors. High-profile technology leak cases, including those involving Chinese firms, preceded this change. South Korea aims … Read more
Update (8:22pm EDT): A Level 3 evacuation order, meaning “Go Now” has been issued for all of Malden, according to a Wireless Emergency Alert from Whitman County Emergency Management, shared via PBS Warn. A Level 2 “Be Ready” evacuation has also been issued for Rosalia. The Wells Road Fire has grown to about 200 acres … Read more