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Meryl Streep 'cut a car-sized hole in the fence,' fled fire through a neighbor's yard, nephew says
Meryl Streep's nephew reveals how the 'Devil Wears Prada' star took matters into her own hands as she evacuated from her home during the L.A. County fires.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
‘This is one of the worst rate-cutting cycles ever for consumers,’ says one expertMarketWatch - 2h -
Meryl Streep cut a car-sized hole in her garden fence to escape LA fires
The actor’s nephew has described his aunt’s determined efforts to flee her Los Angeles home during this month’s devastating wildfires. The actor Meryl Streep made a dramatic escape from the fires ...The Guardian - 1d -
Levy wants under-fire Postecoglou to plot course through Spurs’ storm
Tottenham are 15th after five points from 11 matches Manager aims to sign new forward in January window Daniel Levy wants Ange Postecoglou to plot a course through the storm at Tottenham and the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle called ‘entitled’ by anonymous neighbors who say they’ve brought unwelcome tourists
In the five years the couple have been residing in Montecito, Calif., they seem to have done little to garner goodwill among their neighbors.MarketWatch - 3d -
Stylish Scotney battles through cut to retain world titles
Briton Ellie Scotney outpoints a tougher-than-expected Mea Motu in a stylish defence of her IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine super-bantamweight titles.BBC News - 4d -
Even before the LA fires, Californians fled for 'climate havens'
Some are moving to so-called "climate havens" in the Great Lakes region to avoid climate disasters.BBC News - 6d -
Trump says he will approve power plants for AI through emergency declaration
Trump said the plants can use whatever fuel they want, including coal as a backup.CNBC - 6d -
US doesn't need Canadian energy or cars, says Trump
Speaking to business leaders in Davos, Trump also repeated his jibe that Canada could become a US state and would avoid tariffs if it did.BBC News - 6d -
Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.
Twelve people were killed in India after they disembarked a train bound for Mumbai, only to be struck by another train, the authorities said.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Citibank boss murder suspect may have fled abroad, police say
Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Witnesses describe chaos and panic at Turkish ski resort as fire ripped through hotel where 76 died
Witnesses have described standing helplessly and paralyzed by the horror of people screaming for help or jumping out of windows as flames tore through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resortABC News - Jan. 22 -
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson split; she fled her $18 million L.A. home in fire
The couple have confirmed they are divorcing—just days after the singer and her three kids were forced to flee her $18 million Hidden Hills mansion.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Fire chief shot and killed after stopping to help driver who hit deer with their car
A fire chief in Alabama has been shot and killed after he stopped to help a driver who had hit a deer with their vehicle, police said.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
In Car-Loving L.A. After the Wildfires, the Charred Remains of Vehicles Cut Deep
For many residents, a set of wheels is an extension of their home, a key to their income or a source of priceless memories.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
China executes 2 it says killed at least 43 in car rampage, stabbing
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called "revenge on society crimes," state media said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Rams' young defense filling Aaron Donald-sized hole
The defense has gone from the Rams' Achilles heel to one of its strengths.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries
A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj cityABC News - Jan. 19 -
EU should welcome Chinese car factories, says Mercedes chief
Ola Källenius urges Brussels to drop protectionist approach in form of punitive tariffs on China EVsFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
Trump, DeSantis mend fences
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is taking steps to rebuild his ties with President-elect Trump after a bitter primary rivalry drew a wedge between the two former allies. Trump and DeSantis met over ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city’s budget cuts
LA’s first female fire chief, in a public spat with the mayor, is a 25-year veteran who’s prioritized diversifying her team. Kristin Crowley was appointed Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase
Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw an overall increase.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Joan Didion and Mike Davis understood LA through its fires. Even they couldn’t predict this week
Fire is an inextricable part of the region’s identity, as the writers knew. But the way this divided city burns has been transformed. Talking about fire and Los Angeles is an exercise in ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Maps show how Palisades Fire in L.A. compares in size to major U.S. cities
California's Palisades Fire is the largest of the deadly wildfires that ignited in the Los Angeles area and maps show how it compares to the size of 13 U.S. cities.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Extended interview: L.A. fire chief on how budget cuts limited fire response "to a certain factor"
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley praises resilient firefighters as they battle fires across Los Angeles, talks about whether $17 million in budget cuts hampered the agency's wildfire ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Victims search through the rubble as thousands of homes destroyed in Eaton Fire
Officials say between 4,000 and 5,000 homes have been destroyed in California's Eaton Fire, with the number expected to rise. The fire, which is in and around Pasadena, is still 0% contained.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts
The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
The hole in Keir Starmer’s plan for the NHS
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doublesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'can't see a world' where he leaves Thunder, says he doesn't care about market size
Gilgeous-Alexander is eligible to sign a supermax contract extension this coming offseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Musk: Cutting $2T through DOGE ‘best-case outcome’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the best-case scenario would be to make $2 trillion in cuts to federal spending through the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) he is co-leading. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
James Woods posts video of fire engulfing neighbor's home: 'Leaving'
Actor James Woods posted a video of a fire engulfing his neighbor’s home in the Pacific Palisades, an epicenter of one of three wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. The Emmy-award-winning ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot
Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Derek Carr says he won't take a pay cut for 2025
When the Saints signed quarterback Derek Carr two years ago after he was released by the Raiders, the contract was structured as a two-year guarantee with a team option thereafter.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
579 animals killed after fire rips through Northwest Dallas shopping center
Most of the animals died of smoke inhalation, officials said. They included birds, chickens, hamsters, dogs and cats.CBS News - Jan. 4
