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Questions mount over budget cuts made ahead of L.A.-area wildfires
Los Angeles city leaders are facing mounting questions over whether the city was prepared as the wildfires, including the Palisades Fire, broke out. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is also facing criticism ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return
Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle EastABC News - Jan. 9 -
Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says
More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast
High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Pound falls to 14-month low as bond sell-off piles pressure on Rachel Reeves
UK borrowing costs rise again, with analyst warning ‘things are also getting rather ugly’. Business live – latest updates The pound has fallen to a 14-month low against the US dollar as the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US. Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Texas prepares for severe winter storm
As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence in the state's power grid.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Has the bond market turned against Rachel Reeves?
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as MarchFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Latest weather forecast as massive California wildfires spread
The strong winds fueling the wildfires in Los Angeles County spread quickly and led to thousands of evacuations. CBS News Los Angeles teams break down how the fires took over, and CBS News Bay Area ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Urgency mounts in search for powerful Tibet earthquake survivors
Over 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet were rescued, Chinese officials said on Wednesday, with an unknown number still unaccountedNBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars
Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASAFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Winter Storm Forecast to Bring Snow and Ice to Texas
Just after the season’s first major winter storm, snow and ice are set to sweep across Texas and into the Carolinas this week.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
D.C. prepares to receive Jimmy Carter's casket
The nation's capital is preparing to honor former President Jimmy Carter as his casket travels from Georgia. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Faisal Islam: Soaring UK borrowing costs are a problem for Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor may face the prospect of breaking her own Budget rulesBBC News - Jan. 7 -
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Southern California prepares for "life-threatening" windstorm
Several weather warnings will go into effect Tuesday for a "life-threatening" windstorm in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
China’s biggest football club kicked out of league as financial woes mount
Guangzhou FC’s struggles relate to collapse of property developer China EvergrandeFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Rachel Morrison thought she knew what directing would be like. Then she got in the ring
Pioneering female cinematographer Rachel Morrison worked on films including 'Black Panther.' Then she stepped into the ring as director on 'The Fire Inside,' her feature debut.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
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Deadly earthquake shakes Tibet region of western China near Mount Everest
A deadly earthquake struck near the city of Shigatse in Tibet region and was felt in neighboring Nepal and India. The epicenter was in a remote high-altitude region about 50 miles northeast of ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol as Eagles prepare to face Packers in playoffs
There's no news on Jalen Hurts.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle EastFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
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See the latest forecast covering the UK
The BBC's Carol Kirkwood explains what the next few days will look like across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
South Korea crisis mounts as clock ticks on arrest warrant for president
Anti-corruption agency taps police to bring Yoon Suk Yeol into custody following stand-off on FridayFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge
Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Investment banks prepare for crunch year in 2025
Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hiresFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Forged by pressure, Chiquis lets her artistry flourish on 'Diamantes'
After a decade of putting in the work as a musician, Janney Marín 'Chiquis' Rivera has hit a new stride in her sound.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 5 -
Tulip Siddiq under rising pressure to resign over property scandal
Anti-corruption minister received accommodation from a developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi governmentFinancial Times - Jan. 5
