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California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...The Hill - 22h -
Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season
Gustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music directorABC News - 2d -
Jurassic-era trees have grown in Tasmania for millions of years. Now they face their biggest threat: fire
Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever. Get our ...The Guardian - 22h -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - 2d -
Brush Fires Break Out on Long Island, Prompting Highway Closure
Long Island and the Hudson Valley faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said, as firefighters battled the last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday.The New York Times - 7h -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - 1d -
Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill
The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.Politico - 3d -
FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.The New York Times - 2d -
AEW Revolution 2025 card, start time, matches, lineup, predictions, where to watch and stream PPV online
All the information you need to watch the AEW Revolution live event in Los AngelesCBS Sports - 23h -
With 2 Simple Words, Luka Doncic Just Revealed the Secret to the Lakers’ Recent Success. It’s a Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
The Los Angeles Lakers are teaching a master class in how to get the most from your team. Business leaders should pay attention.Inc. - 2d -
Letters to Sports: UCLA basketball coaches draw more scrutiny
Readers of the Los Angeles Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on UCLA basketball coaches Mick Cronin and Cori Close, the Dodgers, Lakers and Rams.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lakers vs. Celtics prediction, odds, line, spread, time: 2025 NBA picks, March 8 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks, predictions, and best bets for Saturday's Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers gameCBS Sports - 17h -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - 1d -
Detained South Korean president is freed to cheers and jeers as he faces insurrection trial
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday, deepening political division in the key U.S. ally as he faces insurrection charges over his failed attempt to ...NBC News - 1d -
Tribes, Native American students sue over Bureau of Indian Education firings
The lawsuit was filed against the heads of the Interior Department, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Indian Education Programs.CBS News - 18h -
5 Things to Know About the Rise and Fall of Mayor Eric Adams
Here are five takeaways from the Magazine’s profile of New York City’s mayor.The New York Times - 1d -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - 18h -
Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the ...The New York Times - 17h -
'Gracias Gustavo': Details of the L.A. Phil's plans for Dudamel's final season
A golden era at the Los Angeles Philharmonic approaches its end as the organization announces its final season under Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel before he departs for the New York ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence. Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark ...The Guardian - 1d -
How a trailblazing chef changed American's taste in bread
Nancy Silverton is globally known thanks to her restaurants and cookbooks. She popularized sourdough and artisan breads in the U.S. with Los Angeles' La Brea Bakery, and became the first-ever James ...CBS News - 1d -
Knicks need to 'adapt quickly' without Jalen Brunson amid playoff push
After Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Tom Thibodeau made it clear that the Knicks will need to "adapt quickly" to playing without Jalen Brunson.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Canada to choose new leader to face Trump in trade war with US
Former central banker Mark Carney favoured over Chrystia Freeland to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal party headFinancial Times - 7h -
Cuomo seeks to woo centrists in NYC mayor's race
Andrew Cuomo is aiming to supplant New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) as the top centrist candidate in the city’s upcoming election, appealing to voter concerns about crime and stressing his ...The Hill - 22h -
Hundreds of civilians reported killed in massacres as violence in Syria spirals
International alarm is growing over fighting in western Syria, where hundreds of civilians have been reportedly killed amid intense clashes.ABC News - 16h -
Grief and anger over rail disaster brings protests back to Greece’s streets
Kyriakos Mitsotakis survives vote of confidence but sense of a cover-up grows two years after 57 died in head-on collision. Until recently, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Greek prime minister, appeared ...The Guardian - 12h -
Court recommends charges against NYC Mayor Adams dropped
A court-appointed lawyer has advised a federal judge that corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped. Meantime, sources tell NBC News two federal prosecutors in ...NBC News - 1d -
Robots build full-scale 3D-printed homes in 24 hours
California company "Azure Printed Homes" wants its 3D printing technology to help speed up the wildfire recovery efforts in the Los Angeles area. Its robots can print full-scale homes in 24 hours. ...CBS News - 16h -
LeBron James exits with left groin injury as Tatum powers Celtics past Lakers
Tatum scores 40 as Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 James goes to locker room with strained groin Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late ...The Guardian - 11h -
No. 11 Duke women top Louisville 61-48, will face No. 6 Notre Dame in ACC Tournament semifinal
Oluchi Okananwa came off the bench to score 13 points and No. 11 Duke cruised to a 61-48 victory over Louisville in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament at First Horizon ...ABC News - 1d -
Veterans cuts spark GOP backlash on Capitol Hill
"We don't need to be reading memos in the paper about 20 percent cut at the VA," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.Politico - 2d -
‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis
After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - 4h -
‘We can’t wait’: Scotland’s Townsend relishing France test after win over Wales
Scotland hang on to beat Wales 35-29 at Murrayfield Townsend: ‘France is the toughest fixture in world rugby’ After dominating yet another match without maximising the return on the scoreboard, ...The Guardian - 20h -
Firing the Watchdogs | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Hampton Dellinger, former head of a federal watchdog agency, was among the first to be fired by President Trump. So were 18 inspectors general and the chief of the board that protects federal ...CBS News - 18h -
Arizona State fires women's hoops coach Adair
Arizona State has fired women's basketball coach Natasha Adair after three seasons of not making the NCAA tournament.ESPN - 1d -
Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.CBS News - 4h -
Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel National Fire Academy courses
The cancellation of courses at National Fire Academy comes as the federally funded institution was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week.CBS News - 17h -
Newsom breaks with party on transgender athletes in women's sports, sparking backlash
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, an LGBTQ ally, broke with his party, saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is "deeply unfair."ABC News - 16h
