Disaster insurance is failing homeowners. The L.A. fires can be a turning point.

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.

ABC News - 6d

Before the Palisades Fire, many of those homeowners had lost insurance

About 1,600 policies for Pacific Palisades homeowners were dropped by State Farm in July, the state insurance office says.

CBS News - 6d

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 - 6d

Video shows Mayor Karen Bass refuse to answer L.A. fires questions as she returns from trip abroad

Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer questions about the Los Angeles fires on Wednesday as a reporter pressed her about being out of town while fires burned out of control in her city.

NBC News - 6d

Steve Guttenberg on how Los Angeles residents can support each other during devastating fires

Actor Steve Guttenberg, who lives near Pacific Palisades, helped evacuate residents and moved cars to clear paths for firefighters. Guttenberg is calling for people in L.A. to unite and help each ...

CBS News - 6d

Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area

Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.

CBS News - 6d

The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded

Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...

The Guardian - 6d

First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire

The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.

NBC News - 6d

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

In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'

California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires

In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires

Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

The latest updates from the L.A. County Arboretum, Villa Aurora and more as wildfires continue to damage or threaten cultural institutions across a vast expanse of Southern California.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents

At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Updated H2H points league rankings

Here are the updated top 150 fantasy basketball rankings for H2H points leagues during the 2024-25 NBA season.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

CBS News - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around L.A.

A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has forced some residents to evacuate amid "life-threatening and destructive" winds.

NBC News - Jan. 8

California beach paradise turns into inferno as Palisades Fire spreads

The Palisades Fire has exploded in size and is burning entire communities to the ground. At least 30,000 residents evacuated in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades. CBS News Los Angeles' ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?

What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worse

The Hill - Jan. 8

Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires

Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?

Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookie

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan

The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella

The Vikings’ surprise package was one of the NFL best quarterbacks all season long until Sunday night’s stinker in Detroit. Was it an anomaly or regression to the norm?. If you were waiting this ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over property to poll workers

A federal judge in New York held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to turn over personal property to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Patriots fire Jerod Mayo: Robert Kraft takes accountability for failed tenure, says 'whole situation is on me'

New England got rid of Mayo after one season

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

These stock-trading moves can boost your portfolio if the ‘Santa Claus rally’ fails

Despite year-end selling, market conditions look promising for 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025

With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot

Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.

Politico - Jan. 3

South Korean officials fail to detain impeached president

South Korean officials left the home of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol without him after a near-six-hour standoff. Yuna Ku with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster

The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.

Inc. - Jan. 2

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

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