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It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now
Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Tax lessons for governments from Henry George
The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profitsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems
A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usualABC News - 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 -
First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire
The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds
Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates
The latest updates from the L.A. County Arboretum, Villa Aurora and more as wildfires continue to damage or threaten cultural institutions across a vast expanse of Southern California.Los Angeles Times - 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 -
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 -
Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires
Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.ESPN - 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 -
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister
US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Watch live: Biden speaks after designating new monuments in California
President Biden, with just under two weeks left in office, will give remarks in California Tuesday afternoon. His speech comes after he announced the creation of two new monuments: Chuckwalla ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
PUBG And Nvidia Reveal New AI-Powered Characters Designed To Act Like Real People
CES 2025 is officially underway, and one of the big gaming announcements so far was a partnership between Nvidia and Krafton for AI-powered teammates who can help you in battle in PUBG.. Nvidia and ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia gets key design wins to bring AI to autonomous vehicle fleets
Nvidia has announced it has key design wins for autonomous vehicles with car makers such as Toyota, Aurora and Continental.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Biden will honor tribal requests by designating 2 new national monuments in California
President Joe Biden is signing a proclamation to establish two new national monuments in California in part to honor two tribesABC News - Jan. 6 -
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
As many as 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' via treated wastewater: Study
Nearly 7 percent of Americans may be exposed to hazardous levels of "forever chemicals" through treated municipal wastewater, a new study has found. These approximately 23 million people may be ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
New Orleans’ planned barriers only designed to withstand crashes of 10mph
Files reviewed by Reuters show new system not able to prevent vehicle attacks at moderate to high speeds. Months before the deadly New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Day, the city modeled ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
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Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability
Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
‘Clear creative abuse’: UK gravestone carvers condemn blatant reproduction of their designs
Master carvers say mass production of their bespoke work is a growing concern and upsetting for bereaved families. A walk down a churchyard path, passing other memorials and plaques, can be an ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Knicks' biggest weakness was exposed by late Thunder comeback, and they may only have a month to fix it
New York just isn't deep enough to compete with the best teams in the NBA ... yetCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation
DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Dark web dealer who stole unreleased Coldplay music gets suspended sentence
Skylar Dalziel’s hard drives showed access to about 290,000 tracks from artists also including Shawn Mendes, police say. A dark web dealer who stole unreleased music from the likes of Coldplay, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags
Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission. Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared £324m in assets including a ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
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Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California
In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Italian fashion designer and ‘colour genius’ Rosita Missoni dies aged 93
Founder of renowned knitwear brand was at forefront of bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market. Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.BBC News - Jan. 2
