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DeepSeek Might Be a Copycat. Silicon Valley Is Notorious For Them.
The AI world is fretting about the emergence of a low-cost LLM developed by an obscure Chinese firm that may have copied OpenAI.Inc. - 20h -
New York City Landlord Wants You Out? There Had Better Be ‘Good Cause.’
Renters are feeling emboldened by a new law that can help them hang onto their homes and fight bank-breaking rent increases during lease renewals.The New York Times - 2d -
Starmer vows to ‘hard wire growth’ into cabinet decisions
Changes will require UK ministers to prove economic impact of policies before approvalFinancial Times - 2d -
Heavy rains cause mudslides around fire-ravaged Los Angeles
Several mudslides have been reported around Los Angeles as the city saw rainfall for the first time in more than eight months. The wet weather is bringing some relief to crews who are still working ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump fires all 3 Democrats on privacy oversight board
President Trump on Monday fired all three Democrats on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), bringing much of its work to a standstill. The move guts a board designed to ensure ...The Hill - 2d -
Amid charred hills and lingering questions, investigators seek cause of Palisades Fire
Investigators are piecing together the cause of the wildfire that claimed 11 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and may be linked to a smaller blaze just days earlier.NBC News - 4d -
Death toll in Poland coal mine fire rises to 3
Hospital authorities in southern Poland say the death toll in a coal mine fire has risen to threeABC News - 4d -
The Cause of the LA Fires Might Never Be Known—but AI Is Hunting for Clues
The source of more than half of all wildfires in the Western US remains unknown, so the US Forest Service has teamed up with computer scientists to create tools that can find answers.Wired - 5d -
Faulty Wiring Caused Fires at 3 Buildings Owned by Notorious Landlord
The fire at a Bronx apartment building on Jan. 10 was the third to break out in recent years at a property owned by Ved Parkash, who has been sued by tenants over building conditions.The New York Times - 6d -
It was a town’s only Black-owned bookstore. It is now a refuge for those displaced by the California fires
Nikki High’s Octavia’s Bookshelf in Pasadena was spared by the fire, but touched by change, it became a hub of relief. Nikki High, founder of Pasadena’s Octavia’s Bookshelf, couldn’t shake the ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
He spent 25 years building his vinyl record collection. Then the fires reduced it to ashes
Vinyl record enthusiast Scott Dudelson lost a collection of around 8,000 LPs after the Palisades fire burnt down his homeLos Angeles Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump fires 4 Biden appointees including his own former Iran envoy
President Trump announced the firing of four high-profile presidential appointees just after midnight Tuesday, including a top envoy to Iran during his first term, Brian Hook, and retired Gen. Mark ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Man admits to setting fire to building housing Wisconsin rep's office over TikTok ban
A man has admitted to setting fire to a building housing a House member from Wisconsin’s office over “recent talks of a TikTok ban,” according to local police. The 19-year-old man was caught Sunday ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
First 3 Israeli Hostages Are Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire
Thirty-three people were set to be released during the first phase of the agreement, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Altadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton Fire
Altadena man used garden hoses to help save 7 homes, including his own, from the Eaton FireNBC News - Jan. 19 -
Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries
A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj cityABC News - Jan. 19 -
The landlord and the LA fires: how my friend’s loss revealed a new hierarchy of who gets help
GoFundMe is now the backbone of American comeback stories. But the people with better connections get lifted up first. I love my landlord. I don’t mean that I find him charming, though I do. I mean ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Sources: Fire among 3 MLS teams in Neymar talks
Brazil superstar and Al Hilal attacker Neymar is in preliminary talks with three MLS sides, including Chicago Fire FC, over a proposed move, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Forget Nvidia: Ndea wants to build AI that keeps improving on its own with ‘no bottlenecks in sight’
Unlike traditional deep learning, which interpolates between data points, program synthesis searches for discrete programs that explain data.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
The new-build owners who say roof leaks are causing them misery
Housebuilder Bellway says it has worked hard to resolve issues reported by residents.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Officials trying to determine cause of Southern California fires
As dangerous conditions persist, investigators are focused on finding out what caused the Palisades Fire to erupt in Southern California. Officials are probing whether embers from another fire that ...CBS News - Jan. 13 -
What caused the fires, and how big are they?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth
Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week and into the weekend.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
How the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire: Fire & Ash - Part 3
Watch part three of NBC Dateline’s “Fire & Ash: Devastation in L.A." as Gadi Schwartz looks at how the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
California wildfires highlight the fast pace of home building in fire-prone areas
“More people are building in fire-prone areas than ever before, and they are not building with fire resistance in mind, because it’s expensive,” one expert said.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
L.A. County Fire Section Chief: Wildfires causing never-before-seen magnitude of disaster
Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update from the frontlines of the L.A. wildfire fight.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Inept arsonist set his own pants on fire in Australia
An alleged arsonist was forced to strip off their pants after they caught fire during an attempt to set fire to a fast-food outlet in Australia.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
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 - Jan. 9 -
Low water supply causing ‘a real challenge’ in battling wildfires, says L.A. Fire Dept. Official
Capt. Erik Scott, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the fight against wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fire alarms sound as flames engulf building during live NBC News report
NBC News' Morgan Chesky reports from Altadena, Calif., on the "utter heartbreak" and how residents have entered "24 hours of hell."NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active
Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
3 Red Wings Catching Fire With New Coach
These Detroit Red Wings players are hot since Todd McLellan took over.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
Clemson fires defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin after 3 seasons
Clemson was particularly bad against the run, allowing nearly 300 yards per game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
South Korean fire fighters tackle blaze in commercial building in Seongnam
Hundreds of people were rescued or evacuated after a fire broke out at a large commercial building in the South Korean city of Seongnam on Friday, fire officials saidABC News - Jan. 3 -
3 killed in Hawaii explosion caused by illegal fireworks display
A firework explosion in Hawaii has killed at least three people and injured two dozen more. Authorities say a partygoer lit a bundle of aerial fireworks which then fell on its side, setting off ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space
Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenantsFinancial Times - Jan. 1
