Evacuation alert mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million in L.A. area

California wildfires live updates: nearly 180,000 people evacuated and at least 10 killed

About 10,000 structures have been charred by the two biggest blazes, while Santa Monica declared a curfew because of looting. Full report: LA fires burn through city as death toll rises ...

The Guardian - 15m

Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires

Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...

CBS News - 19m

Evacuation alert mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million in L.A. area

Evacuation orders and an alarm sound were mistakenly sent to residents all over Los Angeles County. The alert was meant only for those affected by the Kenneth Fire.

NBC News - 41m

Fire evacuation alert sent to millions in error

As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.

BBC News - 4h

Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024

Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows . Climate breakdown drove the annual global temperature above the internationally agreed 1.5C target ...

The Guardian - 11h

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years old

ABC News - 1d

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 - 1d

At least 10 dead in L.A. wildfires as strengthened winds complicate firefighting efforts

180,000 evacuation orders have been prompted by 5 blazes across the county, with the largest fire only 6% contained.

NBC News - 6h

All of Los Angeles County receives evacuation alert in error

Los Angeles County officials accidentally sent an evacuation text to all residents in error on Thursday evening as wildfires continue to spread rapidly throughout the area. The city’s emergency ...

The Hill - 12h

Watch: Australia arson suspect mistakenly sets own trousers alight

Footage released by police shows the suspect stripping off their burning clothes and fleeing.

BBC News - 12h

NFL $1 million parlay picks, odds for Wild Card Weekend, 2025: Get a massive return on a $10 bet from model

SportsLine's computer simulation model has locked in a $10 six-leg NFL Wild Card Weekend parlay that pays over $1.7 million

CBS Sports - 15h

What we know about L.A. fire evacuations, maps, causes and more

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted Tuesday and roared across the Los Angeles area, destroying hundreds of homes and killing at least five people.

NBC News - 16h

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

White powder sent to Belgian PM’s office identified as poison strychnine

Aide of Alexander De Croo hospitalised after opening letter containing potentially fatal poison. A white powder in a letter that hospitalised an aide to Belgium’s prime minister, Alexander De Croo, ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - 1d

Behind the dramatic efforts to evacuate Los Angeles area residents

Thousands of Los Angeles area residents were forced to evacuated with little notice as the Palisade Fire quickly spread. CBS News' Elise Preston breaks down the latest conditions near Malibu, and ...

CBS News - 1d

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard stepping away from team to be with family evacuated from L.A. wildfires, per report

As of Wednesday, 70,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate Los Angeles County

CBS Sports - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires

Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.

ESPN - 1d

Harris's California neighborhood ordered to evacuate as wildfires blaze through area

Vice President Harris's neighborhood in Los Angeles was ordered to evacuate Tuesday night as wildfires blazed through the area, her spokesperson said Wednesday. "Last night, the Vice President's ...

The Hill - 1d

California Fires: Thousands Face Evacuation Across LA Area

Three fires prompted fire officials to issue a swath of evacuation orders and warnings for some of the city’s most heavily residential areas.

The New York Times - 2d

Millions of Americans under cold temperature alerts as winter storm travels south

Roughly 31 million Americans are under cold temperature alerts as a winter storm system makes its way south. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Louisville, Kentucky.

CBS News - 2d

It's de-lovely, it's official: Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman hold hands on L.A.-area date

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's latest public jaunt is bound to be a kick for Broadway fans: The two were seen holding hands on a date night in Santa Monica.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says

Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.

CNBC - 3d

Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas President Biden has blocked new offshore ...

The Hill - 3d

Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners

President Joe Biden on Sunday signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, clearing the way for nearly 3 million public workers including teachers, firefighters and police to see an increase ...

NBC News - 3d

Social Security Fairness Act brings retirement changes for nearly 3 million public pensioners. Here's what that means for retirees

Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here's what that means for retirees.

CNBC - 3d

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