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The Westminster whistleblower: how my friend Sergei tried to expose the Kremlin plot against Britain

Russian-born UK citizen and Tory party activist Sergei Cristo fought to make MI5 sit up and take notice of the Russian political interference operation now threatening democracy in Britain – and ...
The Guardian - 1h
LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast

Crews make progress but strong winds anticipated in Los Angles basin next week, carrying potential peril. Another round of fire-provoking Santa Ana winds are anticipated to sweep across the Los ...
The Guardian - 12h
Al Roker will sometimes ditch a car and take public transit just to get more steps in: Walking 'probably helped save my life'

Al Roker isn't the biggest fan of typical workouts, but gets his 10,000 steps in daily and even takes public transit sometimes to walk more.
CNBC - 17h
Man who lost home in LA fire reacts to outpouring of support, nearly $1M in donations

Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years.
ABC News - 1d
‘It was built for this’: how design helped spare some homes from the LA wildfires

As fires set LA ablaze, some houses are left standing amid ashes thanks to concrete walls, class A wood – and luck. When last week’s fires in Los Angeles set parts of the city ablaze, one ...
The Guardian - 1d
The landlord and the LA fires: how my friend’s loss revealed a new hierarchy of who gets help

GoFundMe is now the backbone of American comeback stories. But the people with better connections get lifted up first. I love my landlord. I don’t mean that I find him charming, though I do. I mean ...
The Guardian - 18h
Capital One lawsuit reveals how bank customers can get smart and get their money’s worth

A new lawsuit alleging that Capital One cheated savers out of larger yields is a wake-up call for people who want to wise up and get the most out of their deposits, experts say.
MarketWatch - 20h
Severance, TV’s most mind-bending show, returns: ‘Even my landlord asked what’s going on with the goats’

Who is in charge? What are they working on? And why is there livestock in the office? The deliciously weird workplace drama has finally returned, but can it live up to expectations and answer its ...
The Guardian - 21h
‘Everybody wants to be my friend’: who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list?

Billionaires, far-right leaders and wrestling influencers are expected at a better attended ceremony than in 2017. Trump’s inauguration speech to swap ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides say ...
The Guardian - 1d
How one CBS News reporter used TikTok to help wildfire evacuees

CBS News Sacramento's Ashley Sharp has received widespread praise for assisting families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, sharing updates on their homes on TikTok. They have garnered millions ...
CBS News - 2d
The LA fires: ways to make a difference

Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animals
Financial Times - 2d
WATCH: Dog who sought firefighter's help in LA fire is safe; vet has tips for anxious pets

Dr. Kwane Stewart examines Max the dog, who went viral after "World News Tonight" filmed him looking to a firefighter for help. Stewart shares tips for easing animals' anxiety during stressful events.
ABC News - 4d
Maps and images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation

Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.
BBC News - 4d
High winds expected to return in LA, threatening new round of fires

Powerful Santa Ana winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, with gusts potentially reaching 70 miles per hour, further complicating efforts to contain severe wildfires in Southern ...
NBC News - 5d
Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?

At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.
The New York Times - 6d
Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star

Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.
BBC News - 6d
How Los Angeles' Latino community is helping support fire victims

Thousands of firefighters are battling at least four sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area as of Sunday.
ABC News - 6d
Warriors teammate Draymond believes can help offset loss of Kuminga

Draymond Green believes this specific Golden State Warriors teammate is key to the team overcoming the loss of young forward Jonathan Kuminga.
Yahoo Sports - 6d
‘Brother for life’: man injured in New Orleans attack witnessed friend’s death

Ryan Quigley was celebrating the new year with former teammate Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech, one of the 14 victims killed. Among those who were injured but survived the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack ...
The Guardian - 6d
'I was prescribed surfing to help my depression'

Laura Truelove has seen a huge increase in the number of women taking up surfing in recent years.
BBC News - 6d
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims

As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.
CBS News - Jan. 11
'My partner hid and secretly waved off my ship': LGBT veteran monument revealed

LGBT veterans forced out of the military look to the future, 25 years on from the ban being repealed.
BBC News - Jan. 12
These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims

Major corporations, including Disney and Target, have announced pledges to help the growing number of people affected by the LA wildfires.
ABC News - Jan. 11
New Mexico vs. San Diego State odds, how to watch, stream: Proven model reveals CBB picks for Jan. 11, 2025

TV channel, college basketball best bets, picks, predictions and how to watch the San Diego State Aztecs vs. New Mexico Lobos Saturday on CBS and Paramount+
CBS Sports - Jan. 11
My brother is squatting in a house that my siblings will eventually inherit. How do we get him out?

“We lost our dad 12 years ago and have been caring for our 82-year-old mom, who still lives independently.”
MarketWatch - Jan. 11
Blind date: ‘Would I introduce him to my friends? Definitely. They’d probably all fancy him’

Jordan, 23, a civil servant, meets Frances, 24, a journalist. What were you hoping for? If I’m honest: free food and to meet someone interesting. Continue reading...
The Guardian - Jan. 11
My Arcade reveals Gamestation Retro devices bundled with games

My Arcade revealed its new line of retro consoles, the Gamestation, which come in multiple form factors and launch later this year.
VentureBeat - Jan. 10
Mel Gibson: Loss of Malibu home in LA fires 'devastating'

Gibson says he was recording the Joe Rogan podcast in Texas when he learned his neighborhood was on fire.
The Hill - Jan. 10
LIVE: LA area's 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures; New fire ignites

The level of devastation is jarring even in a state that has grown used to massive wildfires.
The Hill - Jan. 10
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in

The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.
BBC News - Jan. 8
How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.
The Hill - Jan. 8
LA fires: Health tips for residents who are escaping the flames

Masks and goggles are essential protection, says ABC News medical correspondent.
ABC News - Jan. 8
TJD reveals Draymond's message to slumping Warriors after bleak loss

Golden State forward Draymond Green had a profound message for the Warriors after suffering a 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'

Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.
BBC News - Jan. 8
Biden praises Trudeau: 'I am proud to call him my friend'

President Biden praised Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recounting a variety of issues the leaders worked on together over the years and emphasizing he is “proud to call him my friend.” ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Agentic AI can help you to get a new software engineering job in 2025

Thanks to a widening skills shortage, software engineers don’t generally have to look too far for a new role on better money.
VentureBeat - Jan. 7
‘Silence put my cancer into focus’: how a retreat helped me put my diagnosis into words

After the worst year – cancer, chemo, a mastectomy at just 32 – Emma Hall went to a silent retreat. Here, she reveals how it gave her the strength to confront her fears. Emma, tell me who you are.” ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
My friend has left her husband for a man I detest. Should I tell her how I feel? | Leading questions

Criticising a person’s partner is a pretty good way to strain a friendship, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. There’s no benefit in keeping the moral score. Read more Leading ...
The Guardian - Jan. 2
How far will Philomena Cunk go to get a laugh? 'If he breaks my nose, it'll heal'

Diane Morgan, the actor who plays know-nothing TV pundit Philomena Cunk, explains how series like 'Cunk on Life,' premiering on Netflix Thursday, come together.
Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2
My Two Best Friends Started Dating Each Other. I’m Livid!

Feeling slighted after a former flame paired up with an old friend she met through him, a middle-aged reader cut off contact with both. So why does he feel so bad?
The New York Times - Jan. 2

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