Lucy Walker made a searing film about wildfires in 2021. Now, people may be more inclined to listen

Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires

Some businesses are offering free emergency shelter and other services to residents who have been displaced by the Los Angeles fires.

CBS News - 5d

Beijing is subsidizing everything from microwaves to dishwashers to get people to spend more money

Yahoo News - 6d

What we know about the wildfires in California

The Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Woodley Fire are raging in Los Angeles County and thousands of California residents were forced to evacuate. Ryan Hill, a general manager ...

CBS News - 6d

Self-made millionaire's advice to couple expecting to earn 4x more in the next 2 years after struggling with salary gap

Self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi followed up with one of the first couples he interviewed on his podcast two years ago to see how they're doing.

CNBC - 6d

N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?

In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.

The New York Times - 6d

Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.

Inc. - 6d

LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood

A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.

BBC News - 6d

4th wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles area, Woodley Fire now burning in San Fernando Valley

A fourth wildfire has ignited in Southern California as extreme winds continue to fuel blazes around Los Angeles. The Woodley Fire is now burning in the San Fernando Valley. KCAL News assignment ...

CBS News - 6d

What We Know About the Wildfires Raging in Southern California

The fast-moving fires are intensifying because of fierce winds, the strongest in Southern California in more than a decade.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Lakers coach JJ Redick says Los Angeles wildfire has forced his family to evacuate: 'People are scared'

More than 30,000 people have been told to evacuate their homes amid the deadly fires

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Meta Now Lets Users Say Gay and Trans People Have ‘Mental Illness’

Meta rolled out a number of changes to its “Hateful Conduct” policy Tuesday as part of a sweeping overhaul of its approach toward content moderation.

Wired - Jan. 7

The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage

Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence

ABC News - Jan. 7

US Congress certifies Trump’s victory in shadow of 2021 Capitol attack

Also in today’s newsletter, Trump bestie Dana White joins Meta’s board and private equity welcomes the new administration

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Gen-Z Workers Are More Stressed and Depressed — and Need Support Now

Your youngest workers may be less engaged and more anxious than they’ve been in years, according to new data.

Inc. - Jan. 7

From F1 to Mickey 17: the 2025 films Guardian writers are most excited about

New films from Paul Thomas Anderson and Kelly Reichardt with stars including George Clooney, Michaela Coel and Cate Blanchett will premiere this year. Jim Jarmusch prefers to work at an unhurried ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

More than 200 death and injury cases at NHS trust now under investigation

Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Zendaya and Tom Holland might be engaged – and of course people are being normal about it

Zendaya appeared on the Golden Globes red carpet wearing a diamond the size of a Quality Street chocolate. Cue internet hysteria. What is it about Tom Holland and Zendaya? No really, please tell ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first case of widespread industrial pollution.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Five things you may have missed from Week 18: Bryce Young has career day, backup QBs shine and more

Some things you may have missed from the weekend finale

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

'Some signs of life at Man Utd - now there can be no more excuses'

Having shown what they can do in the 2-2 draw at league leaders Liverpool, there can be no more excuses for Ruben Amorim's Manchester United, writes Phil McNulty.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Nikola Jokic Channeled Larry Bird. Now He’s Even More Dominant.

An off-season evolution has the N.B.A.’s three-time most valuable player at perhaps his highest level ever.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew

Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Wired - Jan. 4

Los Angeles County DA says he has not made a decision about resentencing Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor said Friday that he had not made a decision about whether the prison sentences for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life without parole for the heavily ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

What Car Sales Can Tell Us About the U.S. Auto Market Right Now

Demand for pickup trucks and hybrid vehicles helped automakers increase deliveries, but challenges loom for 2025.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds

Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

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

China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids

Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.

CNBC - Jan. 3

This play's abortion scene made grown men faint – and I’m thrilled it’s about to get a bigger audience | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Annie Ernaux’s The Years is transferring to the West End. It’s about time the arts confront the way women’s bodies work. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida theatre, this month The Years – a ...