Baseball meetup helps a group of dads stitch life back together after L.A. fires

A group chat and meetup dubbed “Altadena Sandlot” is giving men in suburban Los Angeles advice and support after the Eaton Fire destroyed many of their homes.

NBC News - 7h

How a Leftist Activist Group Helped Torpedo a Psychedelic Therapy

The fallout from the F.D.A.’s rejection of MDMA-assisted treatment for PTSD worries researchers and experts who fear other psychedelic drugs in the pipeline could be jeopardized.

The New York Times - 1d

Randy Newman's iconic 'I Love L.A.' opened the Grammys. Here's how the performance came together

The L.A. band Dawes, whose members were seriously impacted by the Eaton fire, on what it meant to perform Newman's early-'80s classic.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Preview: The position is back to being deep

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie kicks off our positional preview series with the catchers.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Haaland's dad aims dig at Arsenal after City loss

Erling Haaland's father, former Man City midfielder Alfie Haaland, has aimed a dig at Arsenal after the north London club thrashed Pep Guardiola's side 5-1.

ESPN - 2d

Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover

For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty.

The New York Times - 4d

Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver's trophies are back after being taken in stolen car amid LA fires

International Tennis Hall of Fame member Pam Shriver has her trophies back

ABC News - 4d

Milo Ventimiglia and wife Jarah Mariano welcome baby after losing house in L.A. fires

Just weeks after losing their Malibu home in the deadly Los Angeles-area fires, Milo Ventimiglia and his wife, Jarah Mariano, welcomed their first child.

NBC News - 4d

New Group Aims to Help Justice Dept. Employees Alarmed by Trump

The group, Justice Connection, intends to support employees who say they are facing professional and ethical crises under the new administration. It is likely to come under attack from Trump allies.

The New York Times - 5d

Music's biggest stars come together to support L.A. wildfire victims at FireAid

A star-studded line-up of artists are slated to perform at tonight's event, which will raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire victims.

NBC News - 5d

Buttigieg fires back at Trump after remarks on midair collision: 'Despicable'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit back after President Trump criticized the Biden administration and diversity initiatives in the aftermath of a deadly midair collision outside ...

The Hill - 5d

After Fires, L.A. Small Business Owners Struggle to Regain Their Footing

After the devastation throughout parts of the city, a variety of aid measures are available as recovery efforts begin.

Inc. - 6d

Groups helping Americans find abortion pills report Instagram ‘shadow-banning’

Organizations find posts censored, removed or made difficult to find in days after Trump return to White House. Over the last week, the accounts of some major organizations that help Americans ...

The Guardian - 6d

L.A. nightlife bands together on the dance floor to benefit wildfire victims at the Bellwether

Hosted by IHeartComix, the dance party is curated by 11 leading promoters on-site, with a talent lineup that includes Alice Glass, Ladies of Leisure, Emo Nite DJs, Spank Rock and more.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 29

Curry twins to start together in England back row

Twins Tom and Ben Curry will play together for England for the first time as they are picked in the back row to face Ireland on Saturday.

BBC News - Jan. 28

Underinsured homeowners grapple with loss after L.A. fires

Before the fires in Southern California, you could see mile after mile of beautiful houses on wooded landscapes. But what you couldn't see was that many of the homes were uninsured or ...

CBS News - Jan. 27

What It’s Like to Be a Kid in L.A. After Fires Took Almost Everything

Ten children talked about losing their homes, their schools and their neighborhoods in the Los Angeles fires. They discussed what they’re worried about and what’s cheering them up.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

How skateboards, haircuts and vegan burgers gave young men a break after the L.A. fires

The Altadena Teen Boys Recovery Event, held at Chain House, offered new gear and camaraderie to boys and their families displaced by the Eaton fire.

NBC News - Jan. 25

Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of L.A. and DWP after losing home in Palisades fire

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, along with several other Pacific Palisades property owners, sue the city of L.A. and L.A.'s DWP after fire took their homes.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23

California fires: NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley's father helping fight L.A. wildfires with private aircraft

R.K. Smithley has been flying upwards of six missions a day to drop fire retardant across Los Angeles

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Bills fans help raise more than $77,000 for Mark Andrews-backed charity after his drop in playoff loss

Mark Andrews dropped what would've been a game-tying 2-point conversion on Sunday in their playoff loss to the Bills.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Barcelona star Raphinha fires back after 'insults' in crazy 5-4 win at Benfica in Champions League

The Brazilian said he was the target of insults and returned them

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

After a couple struck a deer in Alabama, a fire chief who stopped to help was fatally shot

A man accused of killing a Georgia fire chief who’d stopped to help a driver who struck a deer has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting, a police official said Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Putin and Xi Stick Together in Video Call After Trump's Inauguration

The U.S.’s two most powerful adversaries agreed to work more closely on overhauling a world order they see as orbiting around the West.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Fire chief shot and killed after stopping to help driver who hit deer with their car

A fire chief in Alabama has been shot and killed after he stopped to help a driver who had hit a deer with their vehicle, police said.

ABC News - Jan. 21

Steve Guttenberg talks the L.A. wildfires, and caring for his hero dad

As the Palisades Fire exploded in his hometown, the actor was moving abandoned cars so emergency vehicles could get through. He spoke about the importance of making a difference; and about caring ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

From L.A. wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation

As the number of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change increases, there is a growing workforce of laborers, many of them without legal status.

NBC News - Jan. 17

United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together

More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

‘How can you fit your life in a car?’ After Pacific Palisades fire, Malibu business owners face a grim new reality

When your neighborhood is destroyed by fire, what do you take with you? And how do you face the future?

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star

The pitching phenom Roki Sasaki lost his family to a tsunami. Then he clung to his love for the sport.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

With the L.A. Fires Still Raging, Baby Care Brands Are Stepping Up to Help Parents in Need

Several startups have mobilized—and collaborated—to get necessary supplies into the hands of fire-impacted caregivers.

Inc. - Jan. 13

How the NFL and Rams worked together to relocate playoff game amid an L.A. tragedy

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Rams president Kevin Demoff reveal what has gone into relocating the Rams' playoff game amid devastating fires in L.A.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Newsom issues executive order suspending environmental regulations to help L.A. rebuild after fires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) tells NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff about the executive order he plans to sign to help people in the Los Angeles area affected by wildfires rebuild their ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Synagogue Congregation Grieves in Borrowed Home After L.A. Fires

Across Los Angeles, congregants displaced by the blazes met for their first services in borrowed churches, synagogues and other temples.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Community coming together after sudden death of NYC woman

Yahoo News - Jan. 11

How a Broadway designer is helping stitch together the Ravens' playoff success

As the NFL playoffs begin, Jan Crawford goes to Baltimore, where a former Broadway designer is helping the Ravens build on their string of success, contributing to the team's winning culture as ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires

Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

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