Music icons gathered in Los Angeles for FireAid, a benefit concert raising funds for victims of California’s deadly wildfires. The event featured Green Day, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and surprise guest Billie Eilish, with proceeds supporting both immediate relief and prevention efforts.
Some of the biggest names in music took the stage in Los Angeles on Thursday for FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert aimed at helping those affected by recent wildfires in California.
The Kia Forum was packed as Green Day kicked off the night, later joined by Billie Eilish, who made a surprise appearance. Other high-profile performances included sets by Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Mayer, and No Doubt, as well as appearances by Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Sting.
The event, organized to support both short-term relief and long-term fire prevention efforts, encouraged viewers to donate via text message or an online platform. Funds will be distributed with guidance from the Annenberg Foundation.
California’s wildfires have displaced thousands and caused widespread damage, prompting artists and organizers to come together in support of relief efforts.
With another FireAid concert scheduled, organizers hope to raise millions for recovery efforts and future fire mitigation programs.
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Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, further complicating his treatment for a respiratory infection, the Vatican said on Tuesday. All public events through Sunday have been cancelled, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains in hospital for ongoing care.
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Archaeologists in London’s financial district have uncovered a massive section of Roman masonry, revealing the remains of a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall—one of the most significant finds in the city since an ancient amphitheater was discovered in the 1980s.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%, marking its first reduction since November 2020. The move follows a prolonged tightening cycle that saw rates rise from 0.1% to 4.35% between May 2020 and November 2023.
The U.S. and Russia will hold more talks on ending the war in Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s exclusion and European concerns over U.S. concessions to Moscow. Russia hardened its stance, demanding NATO formally withdraw its 2008 pledge to admit Ukraine.
Russia on demanded that NATO formally retract its 2008 commitment to grant Ukraine membership in the alliance. Moscow also dismissed any suggestion of NATO troops acting as peacekeepers, following talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.
Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, further complicating his treatment for a respiratory infection, the Vatican said on Tuesday. All public events through Sunday have been cancelled, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains in hospital for ongoing care.
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