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‘Like dropping a bomb’: why is clean energy leader Uruguay ramping up the search for oil?
The South American country has begun exploration in its Atlantic waters, with experts warning it is endangering livelihoods, marine life and climate goals. When he hears the news, the only words ...The Guardian - 15h -
President Trump ramps up deportation efforts as tensions flare with Colombia
President Trump ramped up immigration enforcement with a series of raids and detentions in multipe cities and sending hundreds of undocumented migrants on military flights. After Colombia refused ...CBS News - 3d -
Immigration enforcement operations ramp up in cities across the U.S.
Immigration enforcement operations unfolded across multiple cities Sunday, marking what President Donald Trump has called the beginning of an era of mass deportations that would primarily target ...NBC News - 4d -
German opposition leader ramps up immigration rhetoric after knife attack
Friedrich Merz says he will boost border controls if he wins power in next month’s elections. Germany’s election: who are the key players and what is at stake? Germany’s opposition leader ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
IBA asks Trump to 'look into' 2028 Olympics omission
The International Boxing Association asks Donald Trump's new administration to "look into" the sport's omission from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Saudi wealth fund ramps up efforts to tap ETF investors
Public Investment Fund stumps up $200mn as seed investor in SSGA’s Europe-listed bond fund in support of Vision 2030Financial Times - Jan. 21 -
Gaza ceasefire latest: ‘Shocked’ Palestinians return to their homes as rescue workers ‘ramp up’ aid deliveries
The search for thousands of people buried under rubble has started as the ceasefire in Gaza enters its second day. Full report: Palestinians celebrate as prisoners freed The Spanish ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
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Angelenos Struggle to Find Housing Amid L.A. Wildfires
Over 10,000 structures Pacific Palisades and Altadena are destroyed by the wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Architectural losses from the L.A. wildfires
Thousands of structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires, including some architectural and historic landmarks. "Sunday Morning" looks at some of the treasures lost.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
'SNL' host Dave Chappelle weighs in on L.A. wildfires, Palestine and Trump
The first episode of 2025 was heavy on references to Los Angeles, with the fires leading Chappelle's monologue and the first skit centered on an evacuation.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 19 -
Inmates Tackle L.A. Wildfires for Under $30 a Day
Over 1,000 inmates have been working to combat the L.A. wildfires.Inc. - Jan. 18 -
How the L.A. wildfires are impacting NASA research
Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters make progress against the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County. The blazes have killed dozens and shuttered schools, workplaces and more. It's also ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Rebuild in Los Angeles after wildfires could impact runup to Olympic Games
Los Angeles is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in 2027.CBS News - Jan. 18 -
US flag football star Ashlea Klam eyes 2028 Olympic gold – and so much more
Three years out from the flag football’s debut as an Olympic sport in Los Angeles, few women have seized on the opportunities it’s created like Ashlea KlamYahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
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Franz Wagner injury update: Magic forward ramping up for return from torn oblique
Orlando is 23-19 despite both Wagner and Paolo Banchero missing significant timeCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Israel ramps up deadly airstrikes on Gaza after ceasefire deal is reached
In two days since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced Wednesday, fighting in Gaza and a series of deadly airstrikes have killed 115 people.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
The difficulties of rebuilding in the same spot after the LA wildfires subside
The Los Angeles wildfires have reduced entire communities to ash.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
A rare gold medal from the 1904 St. Louis Olympics is up for auction
A rare gold medal from the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis is being auctioned off as part of a larger collection of memorabilia from previous GamesABC News - Jan. 17 -
L.A. area winds weaken as wildfires burn
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
L.A. officials under scrutiny over wildfire preparedness
As tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents remain under evacuation orders, and crews battle destructive wildfires, local officials have come under scrutiny for how prepared they were to ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Los Angeles wildfires cast a shadow over 2028 Olympics
The finale of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured a memorable televised “handover” to the next host city, Los Angeles.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires
Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained
Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires
Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
New Orleans ramps up security ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Memo: Trump-Newsom feud ramps up as Los Angeles fires rage on
The feud between President-elect Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is hitting new peaks of intensity as wildfires rage on in Los Angeles. Trump has called on Newsom to resign, while the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’
Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful”.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
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 - Jan. 8 -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as president-elect ramps up calls for acquiring the territory
Donald Trump confirmed that his eldest son will visit Greenland amid increased calls by the president-elect that the U.S. should control the autonomous territory owned by Denmark.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Security ramps up on Capitol Hill four years after Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Officials in Washington and on Capitol Hill are boosting security ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with Congress preparing to certify President-elect Trump's ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Israel ramps up strikes across Middle East
The war in Gaza shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. Israel turned up the pressure in one of the deadliest weeks of fighting, with nearly 150 people killed. Holly Williams has the latest ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Simone Biles says it would be 'greedy' for her to compete at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Biles doesn't want to overstay her welcome, noting 'I'm humble enough to know when to be done'CBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Security ramped up at Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Bourbon Street attack
The postponed Sugar Bowl kicked off Thursday night in the New Orleans Superdome, about a mile from the deadly attack on Bourbon Street. Michelle Miller takes a look at the increased security for ...CBS News - Jan. 2
