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FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
How a 30-Something Content Creator Grew a Backyard Gardening Business to More Than $50 Million
A community-driven content creator leveraged YouTube to grow his backyard business into a full-scale enterprise with big-box store ambitions.Inc. - 1d -
'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition
The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.Los Angeles Times - 21h -
Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years
Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.Los Angeles Times - 10h -
Watchdog group sues for DOGE records
"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.CBS News - 9h -
Max Promo Code: 50% Off | February 2025
Stream your favorite shows and save up to 50% today with Max discount codes and subscription deals.Wired - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Tiers 2.0: Tiered rankings for a position with much to sort out still
Offseason maneuvering has brought new questions to the closer ranksCBS Sports - 17h -
H&R Block Coupons and Deals: $50 Off Tax Prep in 2025
When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.Wired - 3d -
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's L.A. home is ransacked
In an exclusive gated neighborhood in L.A., the home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban was broken into. It's not yet clear what was taken.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Wildfires becoming less frequent but more destructive, study finds
Recent wildfires throughout the U.S. have been significantly more devastating. However, the number of these fires has actually gone down in the past few decades, according to a new study published ...CBS News - 1d -
Los Angeles removes fire chief in wake of massive wildfires
Los Angeles Fire Chef Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass after wildfires that killed dozens and destroyed hundreds of homes.ABC News - 9h -
LA mayor removes fire chief amid tensions over deadly wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has removed the city’s fire chief, Kristin Crowley, amid ongoing tensions over the handling of and response to the region's deadly January wildfires. Crowley was ...The Hill - 11h -
California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell
The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump envoy Richard Grenell said Friday. “The federal ...The Hill - 11h -
Los Angeles Mayor removes fire chief over wildfires handling
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and alleged that her response to the wildfires that devoured parts of Los Angeles County was mishandled. CBS News' ...CBS News - 11h -
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive
Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this yearFinancial Times - 1d -
International aid groups axe thousands of jobs in wake of Trump funding freeze
Fears that cuts will ‘decimate’ ability to react to crises as sector loses expertise and skills at every level, report finds. Some of the world’s largest aid organisations are axing thousands of ...The Guardian - 21h -
Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from U.S. arrive in Costa Rica
The flight of 135 deportees, half of them minors, included families from China, Afghanistan, Russia and more.NBC News - 16h -
Trump administration allows groups to provide legal help to migrant kids
The Trump administration has lifted its order that suspended some groups from providing legal services to migrant children. Michael Lukens, executive director for the Amica Center for immigration ...CBS News - 7h -
'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.
Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
L.A. DA does not support overturning Menendez brothers' murder convictions
Los Angeles' top prosecutor rejected a bid by Erik and Lyle Menendez to challenge their murder convictions, telling reporters Friday that evidence cited by the brothers did not meet the standards ...NBC News - 9h -
New L.A. Prosecutor Approaches Menendez Brothers’ Appeal With Skepticism
Lyle and Erik Menendez have pursued several legal avenues to be released after serving more than 30 years in prison for killing their parents.The New York Times - 7h -
GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards - Where To Buy New Nvidia GPUs
Nvidia's lineup of GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards expanded this week with the arrival of the 5070 Ti, which joins the higher-end 5080 and 5090 models that launched late last month. Just ...GameSpot - 1d -
Some Games Run Better On Older GPUs Than On Nvidia's New 50-Series Cards
Nvidia's new 50-series graphics cards just aren't as good at running certain older games as previous hardware generations were, some PC gamers have discovered. With its latest generation of GPUs, ...GameSpot - 18h -
History of Yankees' no-beard policy: George Steinbrenner's facial hair rules changed after nearly 50 years
Steinbrenner's son, Hal, announced a major change on Friday morningCBS Sports - 13h -
LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response
Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...The Guardian - 11h -
Donald Trump’s first month in charts
The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratingsFinancial Times - 1d -
Proposal to ban lab-grown meat in Nebraska gets pushback from ranchers and farm groups
A bill to ban the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is kingABC News - 1d -
LGBTQ health groups sue Trump over orders targeting diversity, transgender rights
Nine LGBTQ, health and HIV organizations sued the Trump administration Thursday over three executive orders targeting transgender people and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which ...The Hill - 1d -
Following US lead, Canada designates 7 Latin American criminal groups as terrorist entities
Canada is listing seven Latin American criminal organizations as terrorist entities under the criminal code, giving Canadian law enforcement another tool in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, ...ABC News - 1d -
A Great Big World singer on stepping away from group after multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Nearly 20 years after forming their musical duo, A Great Big World, Chad King and Ian Axel are back with "Then There Were Sparks." As their new EP debuts, King shares his decision to step away from ...CBS News - 17h -
Boston group hoping to land a WNBA franchise. The league has said it will add a 16th team in 2028
Former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams is hoping to get a WNBA franchise in Boston whether it’s through expansion or bringing in a current team that wants to moveABC News - 15h -
Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game
Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Bass Removes Kristin Crowley, L.A. Fire Chief, Blaming Her for Lack of Preparation
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Kristin Crowley for sending firefighters home before a blaze devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.The New York Times - 9h -
L.A. Mayor pressed over why she is removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has removed the city's fire chief from her position in the wake of last month's deadly wildfires. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.CBS News - 7h -
Don’t miss the first GamesBeat Engage event at SXSW
Heading to SXSW? You won’t want to miss the first GamesBeat Engage – an invite-only, salon-style gathering in Austin on March 11.VentureBeat - 2d -
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Walmart reported $180.5 billion in sales during the most recent quarter while Amazon reeled in $187.8 billion.CNBC - 1d -
With the first pick in the 2025 Reallocation Draft, the Titans select …
Imagine if the NFL decided to go full fantasy football and empty its rosters after the season. Who goes first? Who doesn't go in the first round? We have ideas.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Delta faces first lawsuit in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first lawsuit in ...CBS News - 16h -
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net programABC News - 3d