He spent 25 years building his vinyl record collection. Then the fires reduced it to ashes

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs were nearly 25 years in the making

Before the Spurs drafted Wembanyama No. 1 in 2023, they selected a Frenchman named Tony Parker with the No. 28 pick in 2001.

ESPN - 1h

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 home

Los Angeles Times - 7h

An 83-Year-Old Neurologist Reveals The 3 Quirky Tricks He Uses to Keep His Brain Sharp

A neurologist who’s still working and writing books in his 80s shares what he personally does to keep his brain sharp as he ages.

Inc. - 9h

Trump says he's thinking of imposing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in February

The remarks were made to members of the press as the newly minted chief executive offered a slew of executive orders.

CNBC - 1d

ESPN Spent Years Courting Nick Saban, and It All Paid Off

“Whenever he makes a comment, everybody listens,” the lead producer of “College Gameday” said of the longtime college football coach.

The New York Times - 1d

Host of hospital builds in England delayed by up to 14 years

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

BBC News - 2d

The LA fires left a beloved school in ashes. Now, parents are rallying to restart their ‘community’

Altadena’s Village Playgarden education center served diverse families with outdoor classrooms, small farm and animals – till it was destroyed by flames. In Altadena, it had become the hot ticket ...

The Guardian - 2d

Biden reflects on his presidency and what he regrets

President Biden is commuting the sentences for nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses. Meanwhile, he reflected on his presidency and expressed some of his regrets. CBS News ...

CBS News - 4d

Biden says he spent too much time on policy, not enough on politics

President Biden said that he spent too much time on policy and not enough time on politics while reflecting on his presidency in his final interview just days away from leaving office. Biden sat ...

The Hill - 5d

He Saved His Home From Fire. But Toxic Dangers Still Lurk.

Health hazards from soot and smoke blown indoors onto furniture and walls can linger for months, researchers say: “Wind will get through every crack.”

The New York Times - 6d

Bill Ackman says he wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’

Investor is seeking control of US real estate company in push to transform his hedge fund into a diversified financial group

Financial Times - Jan. 13

L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash

From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Pacific Palisades Fire Could Test Getty Center’s Efforts to Protect Its Art Collection

The museum, which describes itself as the “safest places for art during a fire,” is now in a mandatory evacuation zone. Officials said the galleries “are safe and protected.”

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Fire & Ash: Devastation in L.A. Full Broadcast - NBC Dateline

The latest from NBC News on the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 11

What comes next for Los Angeles: Fire & Ash - Part 6

Watch part six of NBC Dateline’s “Fire & Ash: Devastation in L.A." as Los Angeles native Keith Morrison looks at what the city can do to recover and rebuild from the wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 11

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

He Defines What It Means to Be a Buckeye. He Finally Got His Moment.

Nobody is more Ohio State than the defensive end Jack Sawyer. It’s only right that the Cotton Bowl’s defining play had to be his.

The New York Times - 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

Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history

Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Last year was hottest on record: NOAA

Last year was the hottest ever recorded, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released Friday. In 2024, Earth overall saw its highest global temperature ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

The iconic LA neighbourhoods reduced to ashes

Home of Hollywood struggles to cope after thousands of homes and businesses are destroyed

Financial Times - Jan. 10

FirstFT: The hottest year on record

Also in today’s newsletter, the resurrection of Andersen Consulting, and hiding savings from a significant other

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Spent cartridges found amongst fire wreckage in Los Angeles

The BBC sees bullets strewn over the streets while touring the fire damage in Los Angeles.

BBC News - Jan. 10

L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires

Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

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

I was shot 14 years ago today. Let's build on progress made to reduce gun violence.

Gabrielle Giffords, a former member of Congress who was shot in the head in 2011, is urging President Trump to prioritize public safety over corporate gun lobby and industry profits, and to ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high

Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Jaguars fire Doug Pederson: Coach's downfall mirrors his Eagles collapse and exit from years earlier

History repeats itself for the Super Bowl-winning coach

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’

As superbugs spread across the globe, death rates from antimicrobial resistance are set to double, says England’s former chief medical officer. Dame Sally Davies has a straightforward message about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

‘He’s 70 and fairly wealthy’: I met the love of my life three years ago. How do I politely ask that he include me in his will?

“His two sons are against any kind of commitment between us, as their dad has had two failed marriages.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

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