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4+ hour, 26+ min ago (384+ words) A massive fire ripped through the residential high-rise complex Wang Fuk Court in the northern Tai Po District of Hong Kong on Wednesday afternoon, marking the deadliest blaze in the city in decades. The inferno began in one building undergoing renovation, rapidly engulfing seven of the eight 31-storey towers, displacing thousands of residents and trapping many inside. Video courtesy of South China Morning Post According to authorities, at least 55 people have died, and over 200 remain missing, though the figures are still increasingly fluid amid ongoing rescue efforts. "The complex is home to about 4,800 people across roughly 2,000 flats, many of whom are elderly. Officials confirmed that three men " two construction-company directors and an engineering consultant " were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the blaze. "Police allege the rapid spread of the fire was linked to unsafe scaffolding, flammable materials,…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago (50+ words) A woman with a connection to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration. Lisa Singh, 41, of Jacksonville, is accused of ... Man accused of trying to run over LGBTQ runners in West Palm Beach could face hate crime charges...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago (240+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. " We're following Thanksgiving holiday travel right out of Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA). According to the FAA, this is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in 15 years. WPTV's Zitlali Solache spent Wednesday at PBI, talking with travelers eager to reunite with loved ones before Thursday's festivities. Many families waited with handmade signs, flowers and balloons to welcome relatives flying in to Palm Beach County. "We're really excited looking at them here and we're looking forward to having a great Thanksgiving weekend," said Martin Klepper of Boca Raton. Klepper said this year marks a special moment " it's the first time he gathers with the entire family, traveling in from Washington D.C. "First year, they've come down here, I think since in the 14 years since these kids were born," said Martin. "We're gonna eat a lot of…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago (275+ words) Thanksgiving Day features plenty of clouds along with the turkey and gravy." The East Coast metro area will also see afternoon showers and a few evening storms, while the Keys will see a shower or two." Thursday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s on the East Coast, in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast, and in the upper-70s in the Keys. Saturday will feature a cool morning, good sun, and a few clouds, with a gusty breeze." The East Coast metro area will also see some afternoon showers." Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at beaches along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.Saturday's highs will be in the upper 70s. Sunday morning will be milder, with lows in the mid-60s along the Gulf coast and the low to mid-70s elsewhere." The day will be mostly sunny on the mainland, but the…...

17+ hour, 24+ min ago (1274+ words) THANKSGIVING TRAVEL IMPACTED BY COAST-TO-COAST STORMS A storm currently tracking across the eastern half of the U.S. can disrupt what is expected to be record-breaking Thanksgiving travel. The storm's impacts will include rain, snow and strong winds, affecting millions on the roads and in the air during peak travel days. A second storm now marching into the West Coast can impact millions across the nation as it makes a cross-country trek. Record travel volume meets widespread storm: About 82 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles during Thanksgiving week, according to AAA. The storms will pass through during peak volume,compounding risks of delays from coast to coast. Travel disruptions prior to Thanksgiving:Storm impacts include widespread showers and thunderstorms along the East Coast, very gusty winds across the Midwest and a major snowstorm across the Great Lakes. The rain…...

17+ hour, 26+ min ago (610+ words) Each year on November 27, people across the country observe National Bavarian Cream Pie Day. 1600s " The earliest recorded history of Bavarian cream dates back to when French chefs prepared it for the Wittelsbach princes (a German family that ruled Bavaria from the 12th century until 1918). 17th Century " No one is sure about the origin of Bavarian cream, but during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, many French chefs worked at the court of the Wittelsbach Princes. This would have allowed them to have learned it in Bavaria. 1800s " The art of making Bavarian cream is perfected by French chef Marie-Antione Car'me and is named for Bavaria. 1884 " Bavarian creams appeared in the U.S. in Boston Cooking School cookbooks, by Mrs. D.A. Lincoln, and by Fannie Merritt Farmer, 1896. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook offers a "Bavarian Cream." 2000s " Bavarian cream pies became popular with the rise of instant pudding and custard…...