More homeowners are being denied insurance. The L.A. fires can be a turning point.

Trotter's 10 Trends: Inside Duke's 3-point eruption, Florida stonewalls No. 1 Tennessee and more takeaways

Donovan Dent's no-look dimes and transfers who have changed their games are other top trends Isaac Trotter is tracking

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Deadly Eaton Fire burns more than 10,000 acres

The Eaton Fire has spread across 10,000 acres, according to officials, and at least two deaths have been confirmed. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Source: Cowboys deny Bears' McCarthy request

The Cowboys have denied permission to the Bears to interview coach Mike McCarthy, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Four fires grow, forcing more than 80,000 evacuations around L.A.

A fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has forced some residents to evacuate amid "life-threatening and destructive" winds.

NBC News - Jan. 8

California beach paradise turns into inferno as Palisades Fire spreads

The Palisades Fire has exploded in size and is burning entire communities to the ground. At least 30,000 residents evacuated in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades. CBS News Los Angeles' ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Can Americans end our abusive relationship with private health insurance?

What we mainly fear is that “breaking up” with the current private insurance model would be even worse

The Hill - Jan. 8

George Santos asks judge to delay sentencing so he can make more podcasts

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is seeking a delay to his February sentencing so that he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Universal Studios Hollywood, longtime Malibu restaurants and other L.A.-area business affected by the fires

Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and CityWalk will be closed Wednesday due to the fires and extreme wind conditions.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?

Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookie

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Tesla and Nvidia dominated the stock market last year. Why more pedestrian names can shine in 2025.

The average S&P 500 stock had a tough go of it in December. But better times could lie ahead in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Lamar attributes playoff woes to being 'too antsy'

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson attributes his 2-4 mark in the postseason to being "too antsy," but says he has found a way to balance that out.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Wired - Jan. 7

Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella

The Vikings’ surprise package was one of the NFL best quarterbacks all season long until Sunday night’s stinker in Detroit. Was it an anomaly or regression to the norm?. If you were waiting this ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes

Nintendo Switch users are reporting that some recently purchased Switch games have arrived with the game cartridge missing from inside the box. Even odder, the cartridges appear to have been ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Bengals fire Lou Anarumo: Top landing spots for respected defensive coordinator after being let go

Anarumo should have plenty of suitors

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

June Squibb on being tough grandmother in "Thelma"

June Squibb, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in "Nebraska," stars in the action-comedy "Thelma." She plays a grandmother determined to outsmart a scammer. She joins "CBS Mornings."

CBS News - Jan. 6

Can margins expand even more?

And consumer credit

Financial Times - 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

Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. The celebrated and controversial British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage says ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

More than 500 animals killed by smoke inhalation in Dallas shopping mall fire

A structure fire that erupted at a Dallas shopping center Friday morning killed over 500 animals, most of which were small birds, according to authorities.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Fire at Dallas pet shop kills more than 500 animals

Animals, mostly birds, die of smoke inhalation in incident at shopping centre in Texas. More than 500 animals have died after a fire broke out in a shopping centre in Dallas.. The 579 animals, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Clippers deny ex-staffer's 'frivolous' Kawhi claims

After the Clippers allegedly refused to pay Randy Shelton, who was fired last summer, he sued the team and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, saying he was punished for expressing ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

One Year After Being Fired, He’s the N.F.L.’s Most Coveted Coaching Candidate

The prospect of taking a year off never crossed the mind of the former Titans coach Mike Vrabel. But the time away helped to crystalize his priorities.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case

Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025

With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.

CBS News - Jan. 3

It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save

If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 3

A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate

When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

US leadership is being tested in Syria

The consequences of Turkey’s and its Islamist allies’ potential takeover of northeastern Syria are profound, with significant implications for U.S. national security interests.

The Hill - 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

Meet the new senators being sworn in to Congress in 2025

The Senate is convening for the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, with a dozen new senators joining the upper chamber.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Why teams should go for two to win rather than kick extra point to tie more often

The Falcons and Broncos suffered costly overtime losses in Week 17 after opting to kick game-tying extra points

CBS Sports - Jan. 2

For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'

"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."

CNBC - Jan. 1

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