The iconic LA neighbourhoods reduced to ashes
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Los Angeles residents return to ashes and ruins after devastating wildfires
The City of Angels became a city of ashes this week as residents returned from fleeing the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, searching for any trace of the homes they cherished.NBC News - 6h -
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Bob Clearmountain, L.A. studio icon, lost his home in the Palisades fire: 'This could be the end of our world.'
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L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
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How to donate to LA wildfire relief
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‘It Was Biblical’: Ash and Flame Upend Life in Southern California
Wind-whipped wildfire blew through communities of every socioeconomic status and stripe, merging, psychically if not physically, into a kind of mega-catastrophe.The New York Times - 1d -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - 1d -
England seamers struggle before Ashes warm-up abandoned
England suffer a blow to their women's Ashes preparation as the only warm-up match is abandoned because of rain.BBC News - 1d -
Longwood Lancers vs. UNC-Ash. Bulldogs: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
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How to help victims of LA wildfires
The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.The Hill - 2d -
LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported
Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...The Hill - 2d -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - 2d -
I was shot 14 years ago today. Let's build on progress made to reduce gun violence.
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Football quiz: in which minute were these iconic goals scored?
They are some of the most famous goals in history, but do you remember when they hit the net? Continue reading...The Guardian - 2d -
Private equity reduces patient care while enriching investors, Senate report finds
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Inside the neighbourhood totally lost in LA fires
Homes are gone in the wealthy Pacific Palisades area as wildfires rage on.BBC News - 2d -
Women’s Ashes rivals united in appeal for three Tests in multi-format series
Gardner and Beaumont call for series to be expanded Australia and England begin with ODI on 12 January Australia all-rounder Ash Gardner and England opener Tammy Beaumont have put their rivalry ...The Guardian - 3d -
Las Vegas Raiders sack head coach Pierce
Las Vegas Raiders' Antonio Pierce becomes the third NFL head coach to be fired following the end of the regular season.BBC News - 3d -
Meta proposes new scalable memory layers that improve knowledge, reduce hallucinations
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Consumer Electronics Show 2025 underway in Las Vegas
The iconic Consumer Electronics Show is now underway in Las Vegas, showcasing some of the latest trends in technology. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the event.CBS News - 3d -
From the ashes: how a mayor beat the loggers to turn the Amazon green again
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Snow crab fishing in Alaska returns, but fishermen face uncertainty amid reduced quotas
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Philadelphia police launch program to reduce arrests of minors
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids who are accused of first-time, low-level offenses as part of a police diversion program, beginning Monday.The Hill - 4d -
Radical plan may result in two England-Australia Ashes series every three years
ICC to discuss splitting 12 Test nations into two tiers India’s support or otherwise for the initiative is key England and Australia could play two Ashes series every three years from 2027 ...The Guardian - 4d -
More NHS patients in England to be treated in private clinics as PM seeks to reduce backlog
The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.BBC News - 4d -
New York City set to implement controversial plan to reduce traffic with congestion pricing
Beginning Sunday, New York City will implement a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan designed to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements. Ali Bauman has more details.CBS News - 6d -
Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...NBC News - 6d -
New details on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
Officials in Las Vegas, Nevada, provided updates on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck explosion at the Trump Towers. Authorities believe Matthew Alan Livelsberger, an active duty member of ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
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Elon Musk comments on Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion
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Las Vegas Cybertruck driver identified as Army soldier
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The Spin | Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025
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WATCH: Las Vegas welcomes 2025
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Arizona State rose from the ashes to the CFP, but there's only one way to keep the party going
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