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California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.CBS News - 15h -
Trump claims California had the chance to 'maintain their forests' amid Los Angeles wildfires
President-elect Trump said Monday that California had the chance to “maintain their forests” amid the ongoing Los Angeles-area wildfires. “The problem is it's so dry, it was always so dry there, ...The Hill - 1d -
What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires
At least two of the people killed in the Southern California wildfires tried to protect the homes where they raised families and lived for decades, while another stayed behind with his son who had ...NBC News - 1d -
Identifying misinformation, fake images about the California wildfires
Disinformation is circulating on social media about the California wildfires, including AI-generated images and blatantly false claims. CBS Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant has more on ...CBS News - 1d -
What to know about health risks from California wildfire smoke
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss growing air quality concerns in Southern California as the wildfires continue to burn.CBS News - 1d -
Gov. Gavin Newsom slams Trump's disinformation about California wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted President-elect Donald Trump’s response to the California wildfires in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” recorded Saturday, saying, “Mis- and ...NBC News - 2d -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - 2d -
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.CBS News - 3d -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump makes misguided accusations about California water management amid wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov.NBC News - 4d -
Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about election workers
A U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell admonished Giuliani for continuing to spread lies about Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.ABC News - 4d -
5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...The Hill - 4d -
What to know about California fires insurance claims, cancellations
Los Angeles officials provided an update for residents having to deal with insurance claims after several wildfires swept through Southern California. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ...CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: Insurance expert on how to prepare for insurance claims amid California fires
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with insurance broker Karl Susman about the difficulty of insuring homes and making fire claims in California as residents begin to survey the damage left by the fire.ABC News - 5d -
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.CBS News - 5d -
See how large the California wildfires are
See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.NBC News - 5d -
California officials provide updates on 5 fires in Los Angeles area
Los Angeles area officials provided updates on at least five fires in the state. The Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills has been stopped, an official said, and the Woodley Fire has also been 100% ...CBS News - 5d -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - 5d -
At least 5 people killed in California's Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire, which is burning in and around Pasadena, California, has killed at least five people, officials say. Firefighters are working around the clock to battle the fire, which has been ...CBS News - 5d -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - 6d -
Biden briefed on California wildfires as blazes grow
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley and other officials updated President Biden on the catastrophic wildfires spreading in Los Angeles County. CBS News chief White House correspondent ...CBS News - 6d -
Biden: Impact from California wildfires is 'astounding'
President Biden spoke after receiving a briefing from officials in California about the spreading wildfires. Biden pledged federal support for those impacted, mentioned that his sons' home may have ...NBC News - 6d -
California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’
California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...The Hill - 6d -
How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
Tens of thousands of people are evacuating Los Angeles as wildfires blaze across the region, emitting dangerous smoke. Here's how it impacts health.CBS News - 6d -
What we know about the wildfires in California
The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump blames Newsom for deadly California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump is blaming California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the wildfires that are spreading in parts of Los Angeles County. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - 6d -
Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California
Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...CBS News - 6d -
Latest weather forecast as massive California wildfires spread
The strong winds fueling the wildfires in Los Angeles County spread quickly and led to thousands of evacuations. CBS News Los Angeles teams break down how the fires took over, and CBS News Bay Area ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump blames Newsom for California's raging wildfires
President-elect Trump blamed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) for the massive wildfires that are blazing through the Los Angeles area, arguing he should have signed a declaration to pump more water ...The Hill - 6d -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - 6d -
What We Know About the Wildfires Raging in Southern California
The fast-moving fires are intensifying because of fierce winds, the strongest in Southern California in more than a decade.The New York Times - 6d -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - 6d -
FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executiveFinancial Times - 6d -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Exxon Sues California Official, Claiming He Defamed the Company
The lawsuit, an unusual strategy for the oil giant, comes after California’s attorney general sued Exxon last year alleging it misled the public about plastics recycling.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
5 things to know about Canada's political crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
5 truths about the Sixers with trade deadline nearly 1 month away
With just over a month until the trade deadline, here's what we've learned about the Sixers and the decisions ahead for Daryl Morey.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - Jan. 2 -
5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteriesABC News - Jan. 2
