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Jonathan Rinderknecht, son of missionaries with a quiet background, is accused of intentionally setting a destructive fire in Pacific Palisades, California, with no clear motive provided. He has a history of civil lawsuits and was living in Hollywood before moving to Florida after the fire. Rinderknecht appeared in court and remains in custody as investigations continue.
The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan has become the first decommissioned U.S. nuclear plant to reach 'operations' status, allowing it to potentially restart, though it still requires extensive work before generating electricity. The plant's transition marks a historic milestone for the nuclear industry, with Holtec International aiming to restart it and build a new small modular reactor on the site. Critics oppose the restart, citing safety and cost concerns.
Brush fires in the Palisades area of New Jersey have sent smoke across the Hudson River into New York City, affecting air quality. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which spans 19 acres and is about 30% contained. A red flag warning is in effect due to dry and windy conditions, increasing the fire risk in the region. No structures are threatened, and no evacuations have been ordered.