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Power lines, hikers, arson: What might have sparked LA's devastating fires?

Investigators are scouring video footage, witness testimony and debris to identify the origins of two deadly fires.
BBC News - Jan. 17
Santa Ana winds die down as crews try to contain the wildfires

As fire crews continue to work to contain the ongoing wildfires, NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports from a hard hit Altadena, Calif., on the favorable weather conditions that are helping firefighters.
NBC News - Jan. 16
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Donald Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawl. I don’t know if anyone else has noticed this but everything seems to be ...
The Guardian - Jan. 16
Scotland's papers: Israel ceasefire and search for sisters continues

Yahoo News - Jan. 16
Major Russian missile strike forces Ukraine to shut down power grid

Russia missiles have pounded energy infrastructure across Ukraine, forcing power cuts in the dead of winter.
CBS News - Jan. 15
The new Lockerbie drama provoking fierce criticism from victims' families

A new Sky series on the 1988 disaster has again put the spotlight on the case, which has divided opinion for decades.
BBC News - Jan. 15
Wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds in Los Angeles

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday.
The Hill - Jan. 13
Powerful winter storm across Southern U.S. maintains its icy grip

Temperatures plunged in some areas turning melting snow into ice and turning roadways treacherous.
CBS News - Jan. 11
Winter storm brings record snow, rain and sleet to the South

Millions are under winter weather alerts as a major winter storm slams Southern states, bringing record snow, sleet and rain. NBC’s Kathy Park reports for TODAY.
NBC News - Jan. 11
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place

A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.
BBC News - Jan. 10
Nvidia’s stock is down 9% from its recent record. That shows the short term is winning out for now.

Nvidia’s stock is off 9% from an all-time high hit earlier this week, with investors focused more on the here and now than on new eye-popping projections of market opportunity.
MarketWatch - Jan. 10
NHL Star Power Index: Connor Bedard records career-high streak, Mikko Rantanen continues to score at high rate

Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is also providing offensive support
CBS Sports - Jan. 10
Powerful Santa Ana winds set to return as wildfires continue to rage

Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold ...
NBC News - Jan. 10
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.
BBC News - Jan. 9
Trump lashes out at transition as Biden pushes policies

President-elect Trump is ripping President Biden over what he says is a difficult transition period, expressing frustration with the current president for still seeking to set policies that fly in ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports
CBS News - Jan. 8
Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe

Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s elections
Financial Times - Jan. 8
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds

Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.
NBC News - Jan. 7
Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

The region’s utility company said it was prepared to cut power to more than 400,000 customers to try to prevent more blazes.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland

Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.
BBC News - Jan. 7
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert

Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...
The Guardian - Jan. 7
Winter storm dumps record-setting snow in parts of the U.S., impacting thousands of flights

Airports from the Midwest to the East Coast were impacted Monday as record snow fell in parts of the U.S. More than 9,500 flights were delayed nationwide. CBS News senior transportation ...
CBS News - Jan. 7
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued

The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.
BBC News - Jan. 7
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Power Outages to Mid-Atlantic

Hazardous snow, sleet and freezing rain disrupted travel plans and caused power outages in the Mid-Atlantic region, as bitter cold set in.
The New York Times - Jan. 7
Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland

Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.
BBC News - Jan. 7
Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.
BBC News - Jan. 7
Major winter storm covers 13 states, breaking snowfall records as it moves east

A major winter storm that broke snowfall records in the Midwest is now slamming the mid-Atlantic with snow.
ABC News - Jan. 6
Rutgers' Kiyomi McMiller lashes out on social media after surprise benching vs. JuJu Watkins, USC

The Scarlet Knights suffered their worst loss in program history without McMiller
CBS Sports - Jan. 6
Winter storm brings power outages, leaving consumers in the dark

Hundreds of thousands of households across southern and eastern U.S. states were without power Monday.
CBS News - Jan. 6
Winter Storm Blair: four people reported dead as hundreds of thousands across US without power – latest updates

Seven states declare states of emergency as flights are cancelled, schools closed and drivers face treacherous road conditions. Tell us how you have been affected by Winter Storm Blair US ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
Eagles' Tanner McKee proves worthy of QB2 role down the line after impressive effort in Week 18 win

McKee had an impressive first start in the Eagles' regular-season finale
CBS Sports - Jan. 6
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production

Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6
Federal Agencies are too powerful. 2025 is Congress’ chance to bring them back down to Earth.

Congress has the power to legislate, but federal agencies have mistakenly assumed that power, resulting in an expansion of the administrative state and increased regulatory costs.
The Hill - Jan. 5
Powerful Winter Storm Brings Wind and Snow to Middle of the U.S.

An icy 18-mile section of Interstate 70 in Kansas was closed on Saturday. A large winter storm is bringing sleet, snow and freezing rain that will stretch to the Mid-Atlantic.
The New York Times - Jan. 5
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade

Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
Powerful winter storm to bring snowy, icy conditions to Midwest, Mid-Atlantic

Starting Saturday, millions of people are going to be hit by moderate to heavy snow from Kansas City to Washington, forecasters say.
CBS News - Jan. 3
‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...
The Guardian - Jan. 3
After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies

With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change.
The New York Times - Jan. 3
How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?

From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.
BBC News - Jan. 2
The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures

Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. Heralded for his extensive international work from Afghanistan, the Middle East, the US and Russia, he has been widely exhibited and ...
The Guardian - Jan. 1

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