California Wildfires updates: Firefighters score success in containment battle
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Deadly wildfires burn in Portugal
At least seven people die after wildfires in the Aveiro and Viseu areas of Portugal.2 hours ago -
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Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles
Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles.2 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox?
Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard5 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Film Room: Is Saints' success sustainable? Why is scoring way down otherwise? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. The duo dives into the Saints offensive explosion in the first two weeks of the season and examine if what they're ...9 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
GameSpot - Tech
New J.R.R. Tolkien Box Set Contains Tons Of Previously Unpublished Writing
The vast majority of "new" books by J.R.R. Tolkien are new editions of his groundbreaking fantasy novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. In fact, new collector's editions of The Lord of the ...10 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes10 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sexual-assault lawsuit against James Dolan, Harvey Weinstein tossed in California
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvey Weinstein and Madison Square Garden Chief Executive James Dolan of sexual assault.17 hours ago - California -
Inc. - Business
California Governor Signs Two Laws to Protect Entertainers From AI Misuse
Gavin Newsomratifies legislation guardingprotect performers from unauthorizeddigital replicas in audio and visual productions.19 hours ago - California -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Week 3 NFL score predictions, odds, picks today: Expert shares exact scores for all 16 games
SportsLine expert Eric Cohen reveals his score predictions for all 16 games in Week 3 of the NFL season19 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration to convene AI safety summit in California
The Biden administration will host a global safety summit on artificial intelligence in November to discuss the quickly developing technology and efforts to mitigate its risks. Secretary of ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Floods in Poland and wildfires in Portugal show reality of climate breakdown, says EU
Emergency crews battle to reinforce defences around Wrocław in Poland amid devastating rainfall. Soldiers, emergency workers and volunteers battled through the night to reinforce defences around ...23 hours ago - Climate -
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Portugal declares a state of calamity as wildfires rage out of control
More than 100 wildfires are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit in northern PortugalYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
California Wildfires Pose Too Many Risks for Insurers, but These Residents Want to Stay
In the San Bernardino Mountains, another wildfire has forced residents to flee, the latest reminder that they must accept the risks of climate change if they want to remain.Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Business
Tupperware, Food Container Pioneer, Files for Bankruptcy
The once-mighty kitchenware company has struggled financially for years. It says the direct sales model that fueled its success has become a weakness.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘Success breeds success’: why Ireland’s cricket lovers are bullish about the future
A historic T20 win over England and multimillion-pound stadium deal have helped Ireland embrace a sport once demonised as a foreign import. In cricket a century is a score of 100 or more runs by ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
As the Murdoch succession battle plays out in a US court, a separate fight is brewing over control of News Corp
Australian and US investment groups take aim at dual voting rights system that gives family a dominant voice over how empire is run. Australian pension funds and governance groups have criticised ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
California-born Brian Goorjian leaves as head coach of Australian men's basketball team
California-born Brian Goorjian is leaving as head coach of the Australian men’s basketball team after four Olympics and two stints in charge of the BoomersYesterday - California -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 electionYesterday - California -
The New York Times - Tech
California Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Regulating Election A.I. ‘Deepfakes’
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.Yesterday - California -
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Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat
The Rancho Pales Verdes Peninsula is located about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Man accused of arson in devastating California wildfire pleads not guilty
Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, was denied bail and entered his plea from jail in a video arraignment Tuesday. A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ...Yesterday - California -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence
The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consentYesterday - California -
GameSpot - Tech
EA's New Skate Game Gets An Exciting Update
During Summer Games Fest 2024 , EA and Full Circle didn't have much footage of Skate to show off, so instead they featured I Think You Should Leave star Tim Robinson in a comedy skit that set ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California's governor has signed legislation to protect Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence, such as creating their digital clones without their consentYesterday - California -
Inc. - Business
Closed Nevada Courtroom Hosts Murdoch Succession Drama
News Corp. patriarch Rupert Murdoch, 93, wants to ensure eldest son Lachlan gets control of family trust, which has major stakes inFox News parent Fox and theWall Street Journal.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Portugal Going Through ‘Difficult Days’ as Wildfires Burn Across the Country
More than 5,000 personnel are battling a number of wildfires, the authorities said, and the prime minister called it an “extremely difficult weather situation.”Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
HBO Boss Shares Exciting Update Update About The Harry Potter TV Series
Earlier this month, HBO sent out an open casting call for the upcoming Harry Potter series specifically to find children in the United Kingdom who can play the three main characters: Harry ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
At least 15 dead since July and thousands of hectares scorched as wildfires sweep Peru
Peruvian authorities say that wildfires in Peru have left at least 15 dead since July and more than 3,000 hectares of cultivated land and natural areas scorched2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Starmer insists Budget will not contain measures that stifle growth
City fears grow that PM will plug fiscal hole with tax rise on business2 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Live updates: Eagles regain lead with long touchdown drive
Philly marched 70 yards in 17 plays, chewing up over nine minutes as Jalen Hurts capped it off with a tush-push TD. Will Atlanta answer?2 days ago - NFL