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U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
Timelapse captures intensity of roaring fire in Palisades
A glimpse of just 90 minutes in the luxury LA neighbourhood ravaged by wildfires.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Multiple homes on fire in Studio City
KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire
Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire threatens historic Los Angeles landmarks
The Palisades Fire which has burned thousands of acres in Los Angeles has threatened several landmarks which many Americans have come to know from television and in movies. Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Palisades restaurant owner "in shock" after pizzeria burned down
The wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles County have burned more than 21,000 acres of land with zero signs of slowing down. Kristina Levy, a restauranteur in the Palisades whose business burned ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare
With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Extreme drought, high winds helped spark the California fires
High winds intersecting with historic drought levels are contributing to the dangerous conditions that sparked the multiple fires raging in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Helen Holmlund, an assistant ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California
The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reportsCBS News - Jan. 8 -
Grounds of historic Villa de Leon caught in blaze amid Palisades Fire
Video captured the grounds of the Villa de Leon on fire. The historic mansion has been featured in many high-profile music videos and commercials. The mansion is located near the Getty Villa, an ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Images show Palisades Fire, other blazes ravaging Los Angeles area
Striking images from Los Angeles County show the early extent of damage caused by the Palisades Fire and other wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
New images of Pacific Palisades fire destruction
CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti says he is overwhelmed by the massive destruction in the area of the Pacific Palisades. Vigliotti is getting his first look at the downtown area where many structures ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
How a man evacuated his kids, businesses before the Palisades Fire spread
Gregg Champion, a business owner and resident in the Pacific Palisades area, says he helped evacuate his children from their schools and clients from his addiction recovery centers before flames ...CBS 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 -
Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses
The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
How California residents can prepare for wildfire evacuations and what to do if you're trapped
Tens of thousands of Southern Californians were ordered to evacuate their homes after out-of-control wildfires engulfed several parts of the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee
A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics
Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issueFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades wildfire, 3 others burning in and near Los Angeles
The Pacific Palisades wildfire and three others burning in and around Los Angeles, driven by powerful winds, have expanded, forcing residents to evacuate, destroying homes and other buildings and ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave
Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flamesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?
The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows
Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
On-the-ground look at the Palisades Fire burning in southern California
Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.
Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get startedMarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Can Texas slow down Ohio State? How will Notre Dame fare vs. Penn State? Previewing the semis
How each team can win its semifinal game, plus key players and what we learned from the quarterfinals.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Congestion Pricing Has Begun in New York City. Here’s How It Works.
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the nation, will charge most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours a $9 fee.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down
Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal. Justin Welby will relinquish his role as archbishop of Canterbury at midnight on Monday, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life
Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save
If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
How to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold Weather
Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards as temperatures plummet.The New York Times - Jan. 2