Their homes remain standing, but these L.A. wildfire victims still might lose them

Survivors of the L.A.-area fires whose homes are still standing face ballooning smoke remediation costs but don't know how much their insurance companies will cover.

NBC News - 1d

Sen. Adam Schiff calls out insurers for not paying L.A. wildfire victims' living expenses

California’s top insurers are being called out for not paying the living expenses of policyholders who are L.A. wildfire victims and whose homes are uninhabitable.

NBC News - 6h

L.A. fire victims face a dilemma: Sell their burned-down homes at a loss, or pay a staggering cost to rebuild?

Homeowners have been warned not to take lowball offers — but what is a reasonable price for a fire-damaged lot in one of the country’s most expensive real-estate markets?

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Swiss Re expects L.A. wildfires to cost the global insurance industry $40 billion, making them the costliest U.S. fires ever

Swiss Re said that its losses from the Los Angeles wildfires would come in under $700 million and that it had no plans to “pull back” from California.

MarketWatch - 6d

Possible remains found in search for serial killer's victims

Police and the medical examiner are now investigating and seeking to identify the remains as those of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.

CBS News - 6d

Despite critics’ claims, the world still stands with Ukraine

Overall, past and current actions suggest an ongoing global effort to continue helping Ukraine.

The Hill - Feb. 26

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's L.A. home is ransacked

In an exclusive gated neighborhood in L.A., the home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban was broken into. It's not yet clear what was taken.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

Max Christie returns home to L.A. … as a visitor with the Mavericks

The former second-round draft pick of the Lakers was back at Crypto.com Arena working out before a game, which happened to be against his former team.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 25

FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups

These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

A look at the effort to save historic tiles from the L.A. wildfires

A group has banded together to try to preserve antique tiles amid the devastation in Altadena from the L.A. wildfires. CBS Los Angeles' Alys Martinez has the story behind Save the Tiles.

CBS News - Feb. 23

L.A. County has cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase gains

As Los Angeles looks to recover from historic wildfires, previously unsheltered and chronically homeless people are facing even greater instability.

CBS News - Feb. 25

In wake of L.A. wildfires, a diverse small business community looks to rebuild

When the Los Angeles wildfires swept through Southern California in January, Barbara Shay lost much more than the building housing the cafe she owned.

NBC News - 4d

Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires

By coincidence, a Scripps Institute of Oceanography research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car ...

CBS News - 16h

L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.

The New York Times - 17h

It’s the liberal German dilemma: Merz is anathema, but he might stand up to Trump | John Kampfner

Amid the gloom, the truth is dawning: the country faces hard political choices, and needs a more muscular approach to defence . Donald Trump and his lieutenants have done Germans an enormous ...

The Guardian - 6d

Black Altadena family spanning generations lost 20 homes in LA wildfires

The Benn family fled the South in the 1950s, laying down roots in Altadena. Now, they face an uncertain future.

CBS News - Feb. 25

I Loved ‘Anora,’ but I Still Hope It Loses at the Oscars

“Anora” is neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian. But its Oscar nominations have been portrayed as a national victory in Russia.

The New York Times - 4d

Questions still remain for BBC after damaging Gaza documentary

Fallout from the film about Gaza's children is a reputationally damaging mess, says the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.

BBC News - 4d

Skate for LA Strong rosters: Justin Bieber, Steve Carrell headline players in benefit for wildfire victims

Hollywood stars and NHL legends will be raising money for LA wildfire victims

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

A new photo project with work from Sofia Coppola, Jack Antonoff and more raises money for wildfire victims.

The deer look pensive, almost like they know what's coming.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress

Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.

NBC News - 5d

TGL results, standings, playoffs: Tiger Woods' Jupiter Links Golf Club loses final match of regular season

TGL will take one week off before returning for the postseason

CBS Sports - 14h

Patrick Beverley sued by 2 fans after balls he threw into stands hit them: 'I sent my apologies'

Patrick Beverley has been sued by two Pacers fans who say they suffered 'physical, mental and emotional damage' after being struck by a ball he threw into the stands during a game last year.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...

The Guardian - 1d

PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone

PayPal Open is designed to unify the payment company's fragmented suite of enterprise solutions under a single brand.

CNBC - Feb. 24

PayPal brings many of its brands under a single umbrella, but Venmo remains a stand-alone

For Frank Keller, it’s a pivotal moment at PayPal.

NBC News - Feb. 24

2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Jake Knapp still holds on top, Rickie Fowler remains in hunt after Round 3

The 18- and 36-hole leader is still in front after 54 holes at PGA National in South Florida

CBS Sports - 3d

Home Depot earnings beat Wall Street estimates, as retailer breaks comparable sales losing streak

Home Depot narrowly beat fourth-quarter earnings estimates, but it gave lackluster sales guidance as high interest rates and home prices pose challenges.

CNBC - Feb. 25

Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

Mortgage rates are down to a nearly three-month low. But if you’re thinking of buying a home, beware of these hidden costs.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Where did the home buyers go? 7% mortgage rates sap any remaining energy from the housing market

Home buyers are still struggling with affordability, the National Association of Realtors said.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.

CNBC - Feb. 25

‘I’m still dancing’: Derbyshire woman has 105th birthday rave at care home

Hilda Jackson and fellow residents partied with strobe lights, glowsticks and drum’n’bass from festival-headliner. It was a birthday party that would do even the most seasoned raver proud, with ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘I’ve yelled, screamed and cried’: My mother gave $400K to online scammers. She still gives them Apple gift cards. What can I do?

“I have been living a nightmare with my mother for seven years.”

MarketWatch - 2h

I’m 50, earn $172K a year and married, yet I’m still living paycheck-to-paycheck. My family want me to return home. What should I do?

“I have a $154,800 401(k) and a house worth $453,900 with $323,400 on the mortgage.”

MarketWatch - 4d

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