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Raging California wildfire grows into third-largest in state history as thousands continue to evacuate

A raging California wildfire powered by fierce winds grew into the third-largest in state history on Saturday as forced evacuations turned neighborhoods into ghost towns and ash fell in some areas like heavy snow.

California wildfires rip through dry brush atop coastal ridge as firefighters struggle to check flames

The fifth-largest wildfire in California history expanded, ripping through dry brush atop a coastal ridge while crews struggled to keep flames from roaring down into neighbourhoods

California wildfires: Thomas fire scorches 70,000 hectares, new evacuations ordered as fire threatens other cities

A fierce wildfire raged on north of Los Angeles, threatening other towns after already charring vast swaths of land, but other blazes were largely contained

Southern California wildfires: Thousands of firefighters battle raging fires; nearly 700 structures charred

Thousands of firefighters battled raging wildfires in California that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee the Los Angeles area

Microprocessors that run faster with the help of lasers

By fabricating tiny lasers directly on silicon, an international group of scientists has found a way that could make microprocessors run faster without consuming more power.

Yudh Week 2: Less of Amitabh Bachchan, more of a ladies' special

While I’m pleased by the spectrum of female characters – different compulsions, different sexual-economic-social-political positions – I’m waiting for the one female character that’s been left out: the strong matriarch.