$1/Hour Prison Inmate Firefighters | North Korea in Ukraine War Tactics | China Violent Protest Over Student Death

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The prison inmates risking their lives fighting LA wildfires for just $1 an hour

Voluntary Participation: Inmates choose to join the firefighting program and are not forced to participate.

Low Compensation: They are paid very little, earning around $1 an hour during emergencies, with a total of approximately $27 for a 24-hour shift.

Training and Work: Inmates receive training at fire camps and perform tasks like cutting fire lines and removing vegetation to help control the spread of wildfires.

Time Credits: Participants can earn time off their sentences for their work, and some are eligible for employment with firefighting agencies after their release. [Learn more]

North Korean diary reveals use of horrific tactic in Ukraine war

Human Bait Tactic: The diary reveals that North Korean soldiers are being used as "bait" to lure out and shoot down Ukrainian drones.

Casualties: Approximately 4,000 North Korean soldiers have died or been injured since their deployment, with over 1,000 casualties in the last week of December alone.

Lack of Training: North Korean soldiers are not trained in modern warfare and are often sent out without proper support, making them vulnerable on the battlefield.

Devotion to Kim Jong Un: The diary entries express the soldiers' strong loyalty to Kim Jong Un, with one soldier writing that he would carry out orders "even at the cost of my life". [Learn more]

Protests turn violent in China after student falls to his death

Triggering Incident: The protests began after a student named Dang fell to his death from a dormitory window, with allegations of a cover-up by authorities.

Violent Clashes: Protesters confronted riot police outside Pucheng Vocational Technical School, with objects being thrown and police responding aggressively.

Official Statement: Authorities claimed Dang's death was an accident, but his family and witnesses suggested suspicious circumstances, including signs of a struggle.

Social Media Impact: The skepticism and allegations spread widely on social media, fueling the protests and drawing attention to potential human rights issues. [Learn more]

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What does a nut say when it sneezes?

Cashew.

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