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‘As the sun comes up, it is so upsetting’: KNBC reporter shows wildfire destruction
KNBC reporter Brittany Hope shows the devastation left behind by a wildfire in Malibu after sunrise.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control
KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Actor Steve Guttenberg shares harrowing LA wildfire experience
Actor and long-time resident of Pacific Palisades, Steve Guttenberg joins TODAY to talk about the devastation from the severe wildfires in California, pitching in to help those in need, and the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Before and after: How wildfires tore through LA
Homes, businesses and schools were damaged or destroyed in wildfires that struck Los Angeles county.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Musk’s grooming onslaught shows politics needs a new playbook
Online distortions obscure the true nature of public outrage — democracies must adapt to the age of XFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded
Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
‘Essential’: nearly 800 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires
The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCR. LA fires live updates: California wildfires latest news Californians: have ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’
At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s history. California wildfires: live updates Los Angeles firefighters were already ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Map shows where air quality is being affected by Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The LA wildfires are 'worst-case scenario' for California residents
California homeowners shared video clips of the damaging flames plowing through the Pacific Palisades area as a fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down
As hurricane-force winds fan the most destructive wildfires in California history across bone-dry foothills, communities face the dual threat of natural forces and a warming world.Wired - Jan. 8 -
What are the Santa Ana winds fueling wildfires in Southern California?
Santa Ana winds coupled with dry conditions have created the perfect storm for the fires to spread.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Satellite images of LA fires show "heat blooms" from space
Satellite imagery captured the rapid growth of the fires burning in Los Angeles County. KCAL assignment manager Mark Liu shares infrared satellite data, which shows heat signatures and activity ...CBS 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 -
Wildfires are ‘the best argument for why we need the federal government’: California Congresswoman
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how the federal government is assisting constituents affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
How historic weather conditions fueled the Los Angeles area wildfires
The wildfires in the Los Angeles area that were quickly fueled by intense Santa Ana winds are persisting. CBS News' Elise Preston has more from Malibu, and CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’
California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
2 dead, multiple 'significant injuries' in LA wildfires
Two people are dead and several other individuals have suffered from “significant injuries” due to the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. L.A. County Fire Chief ...The Hill - 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 -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
First-hand account of unrelenting winds fueling Southern California wildfires
CBS News Los Angeles reporter Tom Wait reports on the ferocious winds that have been fueling the devastating wildfires burning in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire
A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire surrounds Palisades Charter High School in Southern California as winds fuel flames
The Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is facing a wildfire fueled by high winds. CBS News Los Angeles' Jasmine Viel reports that the Palisades Charter High School is surrounded by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California
A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
UK school budgets eroded by spiralling special needs costs, report shows
SEN spending and higher wages leave headteachers facing ‘very tight’ accounts in 2025, says IFSFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
How Amen Thompson's 'one of a kind' athleticism is fueling the Rockets and turning heads
'He's in the 1% of the NBA population,' JJ Redick said while complimenting Thompson's athleticismCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Consumer Electronics Show 2025 underway in Las Vegas
The iconic Consumer Electronics Show is now underway in Las Vegas, showcasing some of the latest trends in technology. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the event.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Online holiday spending rises nearly 9%, as deals and AI-powered chatbots fuel purchases, data shows
Online spending rose 8.7% during the holiday season from last year, according to data from Adobe Analytics, as deals and the use of AI-powered chatbots helped inspire purchases.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
World’s climate fight needs fundamental reform, UN expert says: ‘Some states are not acting in good faith’
Special rapporteur Elisa Morgera criticizes ‘ineffective’ status quo and says focus must be on ‘deep, systemic inequalities’. The international effort to avert climate catastrophe has become mired ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
I was lost in the cesspit of social media. Then Jane Austen showed me the way out
Why spend every evening fighting trolls on X when you could be working your way through the greats of literature? No more online rage, recriminations, doom-scrolling …. For about as long as I’ve ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift
Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
The DNC needs a tech and media leader, not just another politician
Democrats have an opportunity today to find our way back and build a party that is better, stronger, more resilient and ready to win in 2028 and beyond.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
The New Year’s Test for Turo: How to Avoid Becoming Crisis Collateral
What to do when your brand is snared by a disaster of someone else’s making.Inc. - Jan. 4 -
‘Ironic’: climate-driven sea level rise will overwhelm major oil ports, study shows
Ports including in Saudi Arabia and the US projected to be seriously damaged by a metre of sea level rise. Rising sea levels driven by the climate crisis will overwhelm many of the world’s biggest ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Fireworks mortars, fuel canisters found in Cybertruck that exploded outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas
A Cybertruck explosion outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was caused by firework mortars and camp fuel canisters, according to investigators. The explosion killed one person ...The Hill - Jan. 2