Quake warnings spark warnings amid uncertain science
Los Angeles scientists urge public calm despite two alerts about possible major quakes. Caltech’s James Whitcomb stresses uncertainty and urges only common sense precautions while UCLA’s Ralph Turner calls for action to reinforce unsafe pre 1963 buildings and accelerate mitigation.
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Right to Die bill clears committee vote in California
In Sacramento a bill allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life support passed its first legislative committee test with a 7-2 vote. Assemblyman Barry Keene framed it as a living will standard, sparking Catholic group opposition who warned against euthanasia while supporters said it respects patient autonomy and reduces suffering.
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