News reporter at https://xitter.cf/t.co/ILhSaab4La, Ohio born and raised and now in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
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Phil Helsel retweeted
People in LA after weeks of heat waves and running their ACs non-stop finally sleeping with their window open listening to the rain and police sirens:
I'm just now watching it, but Frontline just published a doc about Haiti and the TPS deportations
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NEW @MSNOWNews I spoke w Bernadette Greene-Placentia about coming forward w allegations of sexual assault in the midst of her campaign. She said she thought she would be a “hypocrite” if she didn’t, adding, “Me coming forward is me taking my power back.”
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Phil Helsel retweeted
There was a big movement to address campus rape in the 1990s. Then the 2010s. And maybe we're seeing a new wave start now.
But why are the debates always around the same issues?
I spoke with several longtime activists, researchers and experts about why we go in these cycles, and what it will take to break out of it
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Phil Helsel retweeted
FLASH: Justice Dept seeks to dismiss Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn
Trump Admin acknowledges: "Damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor"
Phil Helsel retweeted
🚁 MEET THE HELITORCH.
The helitorch is one of the specialized tools CAL FIRE uses to safely ignite prescribed burns in steep or hard to reach terrain.
During the Whittle Prescribed Burn in Calaveras County, this aerial ignition tool helped firefighters complete a 106-acre project designed to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen the health of the surrounding landscape.
Prescribed fire projects like this one clear excess brush, improve wildlife habitat by removing invasive plant species and overgrowth, and lower the intensity of future wildfires. Carefully planned, safely executed — and proven to protect communities.
#CALFIRE #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn #CalaverasCounty @CALFIRETCU
Phil Helsel retweeted
Ma'am this is a Quick Quack Car Wash. Please move forward.
"Weirdest rain I've ever seen." A woman in San Diego captured this as a line of rain moved toward her, causing a brief downpour before continuing on.
When a heavy rain shower is barely moving and winds are calm, the rain can come straight down, making for a stark line of rain on the ground. Normally, there is some wind that will carry some of the rain away from the storm, transitioning from a few drops into a heavy downpour.
Phil Helsel retweeted
The face of an UNREPENTANT CRIMINAL
Picture this: you're half-asleep on a Lufthansa flight when the cabin lights suddenly flip on. Turns out a big orange cat had escaped its carrier and decided to go exploring. Passengers stayed super quiet, flight attendants grabbed flashlights at first, and everyone teamed up to gently catch the fluffy escape artist without freaking it out.
In the end, the cat was safe and the whole cabin handled it like pros.
I’m watching a Law and Order episode where someone says they ride the Staten Island Ferry to clear their head. It does!
Phil Helsel retweeted
My latest story for ABC News with @devindwyer caught the eye of Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. Check it out! abcnews.com/Politics/gen-ide…
One of the identical Roberts twins is a MAGA Republican, the other is a liberal Democrat. But they love one another and never let politics come between them. I encourage everyone to model civility and love despite any political differences. 🇺🇸 ❤️
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Phil Helsel retweeted
Sixty years ago this week, an unprecedented blizzard caused what a local TV station called "North Dakota's most famous photo." bit.ly/4b7Vklr
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Tonight’s Moon is in its red era #TotalLunarEclipse @NASA