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SoCal wildfires caused as much as $164B in damage: UCLA research
The two biggest blazes that recently ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan region may have caused property damage and capital losses of up to $164 billion, new research has determined. Insured ...The Hill - 1d -
AI systems could be ‘caused to suffer’ if consciousness achieved, says research
Experts and thinkers signed open letter expressing concern over irresponsible development of technology. Artificial intelligence systems capable of feelings or self-awareness are at risk of being ...The Guardian - 3d -
OpenAI launches ‘deep research’ tool that it says can match research analyst
ChatGPT developer announces AI agent amid growing challenge from rivals such as China’s DeepSeek. OpenAI has stepped up its development of artificial intelligence agents by announcing a new tool ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Federal Funding Freeze Will Cause Lasting Damage to Medical Research
Clinical trials may have to be scrapped, research applications will be pushed back, and unpaid researchers will quickly leave the sector—even if the Trump administration’s funding pause is only ...Wired - 6d -
Power Rankings: Is UCLA a lock to make the Final Four?
UCLA, the only unbeaten Division I team remaining, is on track to continue its best season in program history.ESPN - 6d -
Meteorologists warn of potential mudslides in SoCal burn scars
After multiple days of heavy rains provided Southern California with significant relief from a spate of catastrophic wildfires, experts are now warning of potential mudslides as debris flows run ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Tiger: Important relocated Genesis still in SoCal
Genesis Invitational host Tiger Woods said he felt it important to keep the Los Angeles-based event in Southern California at Torrey Pines as the area recovers from a series of deadly wildfires.ESPN - Jan. 28 -
How could Trump target FEMA amid wildfire damage in L.A. area?
President Trump is traveling to natural disaster areas for his first official trip outside of Washington, D.C., since taking office earlier this week. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump speaks after touring wildfire damage in Los Angeles
President Trump spoke at a briefing in Los Angeles on Friday after touring wildfire damage. He pledged to surge federal resources to the Golden State to help with its recovery efforts.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Newsom welcomes Trump to Los Angeles to survey wildfire damage
California Gov. Gavin Newsom greeted President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in Los Angeles on Friday for their tour of areas impacted by wildfires. CBS News White House reporter Willie James ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
As wildfire damage climbs to $40 billion, homeowners face higher insurance costs
S&P Global expects home insurance rates to be ‘heavily impacted’ by LA wildfiresMarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Trump to visit California to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Strong earthquake in Taiwan injures 27 and causes scattered damage
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck southern Taiwan, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and some reported damageABC News - Jan. 21 -
S. Carolina gains ground on No. 1 UCLA in poll
South Carolina remained No. 2 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 on Monday, picking up a first-place vote to gain a bit of ground on top-ranked UCLA.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
America’s new ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy could cause lasting damage
The precedent set by China’s aggressive promotion of its interests is not a promising oneFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
How the L.A. wildfires are impacting NASA research
Cooler temperatures are helping firefighters make progress against the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County. The blazes have killed dozens and shuttered schools, workplaces and more. It's also ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
Here’s how much lumber Southern California will need to rebuild after the wildfires
The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires in Southern California have destroyed more than 12,000 structures, raising the likelihood of a spike in demand for lumber in the months and years ahead.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
How much of your net worth should be tied up in your house, as wildfires and other disasters make owning a home riskier?
The majority of American homeowners’ net worth is in their houses, but financial planners say a house should represent a much smaller share of a household’s wealth.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
WATCH: SoCal Strong: Donation total for fire victims
"GMA" announces our wildfire relief efforts have reached nearly $6.5 million thanks to generous contributions.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Extreme weather like California wildfires has increased homeowners’ insurance costs. Now we know how much extra they’re paying.
A new Treasury Department analysis looks at how climate-related disasters affected 246 million insurance policies.MarketWatch - Jan. 17 -
‘Big oil’s negligence’: LA residents call on fossil fuel industry to pay for wildfire damages
Experts say climate crisis was likely responsible for a quarter of the dryness that fueled the fires’ rapid spread. As Los Angeles’s deadly wildfires continue to burn, a group of survivors is ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop
Hindenburg took on companies including Nikola and Carvana and financial titan Carl Icahn as a short seller.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Aerial footage reveals extensive damage as Los Angeles area wildfires rage on
CBS News' Maurice Dubois gets a firsthand aerial look at how once-sprawling California communities have been destroyed by the wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
6.2 earthquake jolts southwestern Mexico, causing no damage or casualties
The United States Geological Survey is reporting that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck a region in southwestern MexicoABC News - Jan. 12 -
Trump has not responded to invitation to survey L.A. wildfire damage, Gov. Newsom says
During an exclusive interview with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he wants President-elect Donald Trump to "take a look for himself" at the damage ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
LA County supervisor pens letter to Trump asking him to visit wildfire damage
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair urged President-elect Trump to visit the burning region in a Friday letter to the incoming leader. “I've sent a letter to President-Elect ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Mick Cronin puts ejection, loss to Maryland in perspective as wildfires impact his team, UCLA and Los Angeles
'The basketball stuff's secondary,' Cronin said Friday after the Bruins' fourth loss in five gamesCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
UCLA's Cronin rips refs after ejection: 'Tired of it'
Three days after ripping his team following a home loss to Michigan, UCLA coach Mick Cronin turned his disdain toward the officials after being ejected at Maryland.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
As L.A. Wildfire Damages Hit $20 Billion Estimate, Insurers Slump
The wildfire may be the costliest disaster in California history.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
L.A. County Fire Section Chief: Wildfires causing never-before-seen magnitude of disaster
Los Angeles County Fire Department Section Chief Kenichi Haskett joins Meet the Press NOW to provide an update from the frontlines of the L.A. wildfire fight.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Disney's KABC and PBS SoCal stations' signals from Mt. Wilson restored amid Eaton fire
Flames from the Eaton fire came perilously close to the Mt. Wilson transmitters, and local stations, including KABC, PBS SoCal and radio KLOS-FM, reported losing transmissions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn
Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
L.A. wildfires have caused more than $135 billion in economic losses — and counting
Fires across Southern California are already one of the most damaging in the states history.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
California wildfire before and after images show damage, but look out for fake pictures online
The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles has burned more than 17,000 acres, or roughly 20 times the size of Central Park as of Thursday. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant joins "The Daily ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Low water supply causing ‘a real challenge’ in battling wildfires, says L.A. Fire Dept. Official
Capt. Erik Scott, Public Information Officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department, joins Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the fight against wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Eye Opener: California wildfires causes destruction across Los Angeles county
Flames from the deadly California wildfires have consumed entire neighborhoods across Los Angeles county. Also, former President Jimmy Carter will be honored today with a state funeral. All that ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
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 - Jan. 8