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A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
What are the unprecedented conditions facing firefighters in LA?
Fire crews are facing dire challenges, hurdles that have intensified the fires and are complicating the response. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news As multiple fires rage ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Lack of water frustrates firefighters on the front lines
As homes continued to burn in the Pacific Palisades area, firefighters were frustrated by lack of water pressure. A fire captain said some homes could have been saved if more water were available. ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
McConnell: Biden selling out to Big Labor by blocking US Steel deal
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) argued President Biden is selling out to Big Labor by blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel. “The Biden administration will leave America’s ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test
The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84
When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Service Workers Union Rejoins AFL-CIO After 20 Years as Labor Girds for Trump 2.0
The Service Employees International Union, which has 2 million members, will renew its affiliation with the umbrella labor union, bringing membership to about 15 million.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Militants abduct 16 laborers working on a mining project in restive northwestern Pakistan
Pakistani officials say militants ambushed a vehicle in the restive northwest and abducted 16 laborers working on a mining projectABC News - Jan. 9 -
Lighter winds forecast for the Los Angeles area through Thursday may help firefighters
Santa Ana winds will still be strong enough to carry wildfire embers as they ease through Thursday. There are further strong wind gusts expected for Friday morning. KNBC meteorologist Belen de Leon ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news Californians: have ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Group of Los Angeles firefighters briefly run out of water while putting out flames
A state of emergency was declared in California as multiple wildfires destroyed homes near L.A. and killed at least 5 people. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports that some firefighters ran ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Fania Records put salsa on the map. Can it evolve?
In 2024, the label celebrated its 60th anniversary. Now, the question of whether this treasure trove of Latin culture is being curated properly has become more pertinent than ever.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Buccaneers-Commanders preview: These two teams could put on a show
The Commanders and Buccaneers were among the NFL's best offenses.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term
Weeks before Trump's inauguration, Iran is preparing for potential threats to its nuclear facilities – and for the possible domestic reaction.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Georgia Push to Curb Lawsuits Puts Business Groups and Trial Lawyers at Odds
A political push from Gov. Brian Kemp to reduce the number of civil lawsuits is incurring a major backlash from Georgia’s trial lawyers, who say the number of lawsuits isn’t the reason for rising ...Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly to 8.1 Million in Resilient Labor Market
Ahead of hiring numbers due out Friday, the Labor Department said the November jump in job openings, up from 7.8 million the month before, shows companies still need workers.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Trump's unpredictable streak puts Asia on edge
Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, was tongue-tied. Addressing a conference of military and national security professionals in November, he stumbled and ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?ABC News - Jan. 8 -
LAFD firefighter and multiple civilians injured, official says
A Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter was injured and taken to the hospital for a serious head injury, according to LAFD official Margaret Stewart. There have also been multiple civilian burn ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind
Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Newcastle United stun Arsenal, win 2-0 in first leg of EFL Cup semifinals to put one foot in final
Newcastle have now won seven games in a rowCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
If a choice between Denmark and the U.S. is put to Greenland’s voters, that’s happened before
President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated social-media messages about his desire for the U.S. to acquire Greenland have brought up the question of whether the Arctic country’s own citizens may end ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Firefighters battle 770-acre Pacific Palisades blaze as high winds slam SoCal
Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 770 acres Tuesday and triggered mandatory evacuations amid warnings from weather forecasters of "extreme" ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Meta's fact-checking changes put company under political microscope
Meta’s decision to eliminate its fact-checking program marks a sharp reversal for the major social media company, quickly prompting questions over the firm’s direction as President-elect Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Job openings reverse long decline, but the U.S. labor market is still not out of the woods
President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting low unemployment after several years of strong postpandemic hiring, but he’s also confronting a weakening labor market in which fewer jobs are available ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7
