SUMMARY: Irina Contreras, a program manager for LA County’s Department of Arts and Culture, mourns the loss of cherished outdoor education spaces for her daughter Ceiba, devastated by recent wildfires. Ceiba enjoyed hiking and nature journaling at sites like Eaton Canyon, now burned. Parents and children face emotional challenges as schools, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, close due to smoke and fire damage. The closures impact local learning opportunities, as outdoor education is vital for cognitive development and nature connection. Experts emphasize the importance of these spaces, now threatened by frequent wildfires in Southern California.

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SUMMARY: Two massive great white sharks, “Breton” and “Bob,” have been spotted off the coasts of Brevard and Volusia Counties. Breton, a 1,400-pound shark tagged during OCEARCH’s 2020 Nova Scotia expedition, was pinged near Volusia County on January 5. Bob, a 1,300-pound shark, pinged closer to Brevard County on January 4. Breton is 13 feet, 3 inches long, while Bob measures 13 feet, 4 inches. Additionally, a shark named Penny was tagged in April 2023 and has traveled nearly 9,000 miles. These sharks, along with others, migrate to warmer southeastern U.S. waters during the winter.

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SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending Mossad director David Barnea to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations concerning the ongoing Gaza conflict. U.S. officials urge a resolution before the next presidential inauguration on January 20. This marks a shift, as high-level Israeli officials will now engage in discussions that have faced repeated setbacks. A phased ceasefire is under negotiation, with partial hostage releases versus full Israeli troop withdrawals as central issues. Meanwhile, violence continues, with recent airstrikes in Gaza resulting in civilian casualties, intensifying calls from families of hostages for an agreement to return their loved ones.

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