Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

Extreme demand took down LA's water system during the Palisades Fire. Here's how other U.S. cities can prepare

Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA's massive fire on Jan. 7. Here's how other U.S. cities can better prepare.

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Live updates: Trump addresses House Republicans; Senate confirms Treasury secretary

President Trump is set to address the House Republicans at their annual policy retreat in Florida, while the Senate votes on the confirmation of his Treasury Department nominee, Scott Bessent.

The Hill - Jan. 27

Carving Gems Is This Jeweler’s Passion

Recently, Naomi Sarna has been working on a grapefruit-size sculpture of a Siamese fighting fish, coaxing it from a piece of blue chalcedony.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

Live updates: Trump touts no-tax-on-tips plan in Las Vegas

President Trump visited Las Vegas Saturday after a whirlwind first few days in the Oval Office, filled with executive orders and travel across the country as his agenda and Cabinet takes form in ...

The Hill - Jan. 25

Migrants live in fear as Trump threatens temporary status program

Venezuelan migrants with TPS said their lives are filled with dread and uncertainty. Others said they want to focus on living one day at a time.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Nintendo Adds Fatal Fury 2 And Other SNES Hidden Gems To Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced the next batch of games coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Fatal Fury 2, Sutte Hakkun, and Super Ninja Boy will all be available as part of the subscription service's Super ...

GameSpot - Jan. 24

House pair introduces bill to end China's preferred trade status

Legislation to revoke China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations was introduced Thursday by a pair of bipartisan House lawmakers, building on a Republican effort last year to repeal Beijing’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

California fires live updates: New LA County fire explodes to over 10,000 acres

At least 28 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

ABC News - Jan. 23

Landmarks destroyed, masterpieces incinerated, communities razed: how the LA fires ravaged culture

Almost 200 artists in the Altadena neighbourhood have had their homes or studios burned down, while modernist buildings and irreplaceable collections have been destroyed. Fires are a seasonal ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Smithsonian and others will use Filecoin to safeguard digital culture heritage

Filecoin Foundation is stepping up today to preserve cultural artifacts in digital form using its decentralized network technology.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

Former Kanye West home and architectural gem bought by investors survives California fires

An architectural gem in Malibu that was purchased, gutted, and then ditched by rapper Kanye West has survived the deadly California wildfires.

MarketWatch - Jan. 20

Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the area's deadly wildfires

ABC News - Jan. 16

LA fires live updates: some areas ravaged by blazes will reopen to residents, officials say

Officials say residents in certain areas affected by the Palisades fire will be able to return on Thursday. Easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes As ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time

Potential looting and commercial trips pose risk to artefacts left by lunar landings, says World Monuments Fund. The moon has been placed on a list of threatened heritage sites, owing to fears of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The LA fires: ways to make a difference

Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animals

Financial Times - Jan. 16

What Is the Status of the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire and Hostage Talks?

Negotiators are on “the brink” of an agreement to end the fighting and free hostages, according to President Biden.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Stories of 'a nightmare' emerge from rubble of LA fires

Some survivors who lost everything in the Los Angeles fires say they plan to rebuild while other remain uncertain.

ABC News - Jan. 13

High winds expected to return in LA, threatening new round of fires

Powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, with gusts potentially reaching 70 miles per hour, further complicating efforts to contain severe wildfires in Southern ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24

At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

ABC News - Jan. 13

LA fires live updates: California death toll rises to 24 as Los Angeles fire chief says ready for strong winds

Eight of the dead found in Palisades fire zone and 16 in Eaton fire zone, medical examiner says, as forestry department warns of ‘critical fire weather’. Full story: stronger winds threaten ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction

More than 1,800 structures destroyed as Eaton and Palisades fires still less than 30% contained. Wildfires live updates Key takeaways The death toll from the Eaton and Palisades fires ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

LA officials warn of price gouging as those displaced by fire seek housing

County sheriff says anyone who tries to scam the thousands of people looking for accommodations will be prosecuted. Wildfires live updates Los Angeles authorities are warning against scams and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

L.A. officials give update on Eaton Fire

Officials provided an update on the Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County on Saturday afternoon. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited President-elect Donald Trump to ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Fires threaten more neighbourhoods as LA death toll rises to 16

Emergency services battle on multiple fronts as blazes force evacuation of upscale Brentwood and Bel Air

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Mel Gibson, Jeff Bridges and other LA celebrities lose homes to wildfires

Their homes have been destroyed by the wind-driven fires that are ravaging communities in California.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Watch: LA Palisades blaze spews 'fire devil'

The phenomenon was seen amid the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return

Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA Fires

With wind speeds falling, firefighting reinforcements arriving from out of state, and more water sources online, authorities now have a critical window to take control of the situation.

Wired - Jan. 10

LA fires poised to be costliest blazes in US history

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story California wildfire costs could be $52-$57B: analysis The total cost of the damage from ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on

Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires

Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Climate 'whiplash' linked to raging LA fires

Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'Like a warzone': LA residents describe fleeing fire

People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks

The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses

The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Inside the neighbourhood totally lost in LA fires

Homes are gone in the wealthy Pacific Palisades area as wildfires rage on.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire

The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).

BBC News - Jan. 8

Watch live: Las Vegas police give update on Cybertruck explosion investigation

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is set to brief the public on its investigation into last week's Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel, which injured at least ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

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