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Gov. Newsom says L.A. wildfires could be worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Full interview
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) exclusively speaks with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff as wind-fed wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
L.A. small businesses see years of work reduced to ash
From a decades-old diner to a yoga studio just getting off the ground, storefronts that anchored their communities were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Meta’s ‘free speech’ overhaul sparks advertisers’ concern
Facebook owner’s move to loosen policing of online content has raised fears of a surge in misinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
L.A. Wildfires May Be the Costliest in U.S. History, Estimates Say
An estimate puts wildfire losses so far between $135 billion and $150 billion.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine
Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida ZeinabABC News - Jan. 11 -
Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says
President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Small Business Administration aid for Los Angeles area wildfire victims
There may be some relief for business owners and others who may qualify for loans from the Small Business Administration. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
A vanishingly small number of violent sex crimes end in conviction
Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Eagles' Hurts clears protocol, set to face Packers
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made it through the concussion protocol and will play against the Packers on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
A small fish is at the center of misinformation and finger-pointing over L.A. fires
President-elect Donald Trump inaccurately blamed water shortages in Los Angeles on policies meant to preserve an endangered fish called the Delta smelt.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals
Greek lawmakers are debating legislation to regulate short-term rentalsABC News - Jan. 10 -
NFL injury tracker, wild-card weekend: 'Business as usual' for Jordan Love, Jalen Hurts 'ready to go,' Cade Otton back for Bucs
Here's everything you need to know injury-wise for wild-card weekend.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
Number of single adults in U.S. declines for 1st time in years, survey says
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
WNBA free agency: Satou Sabally says she won't re-sign with Wings; Fever a potential home for All-Star forward
Sabally is an unrestricted free agent, but the Wings could 'core' her to gain exclusive negotiating rightsCBS Sports - Jan. 9 -
How Gen AI Helps Small Businesses Recruit Better Employees, and More Efficiently
A new survey reveals a large number of small companies haven’t used AI much—or at all. Those that have report significant hiring benefits as a result.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Bond market turmoil eases as Treasury minister says ‘no need’ for government intervention – business live
Lib Dems say chancellor should stay and make emergency fiscal statement and also cancel planned national insurance hike. Reeves’ fiscal rules non-negotiable in face of bond sell-off, deputy ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
As U.S. announces new Ukraine aid package, Zelenskyy says send troops
Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
U.S. companies will need to increase their hedges against a stronger dollar in 2025, says Bank of America
A surging buck can crimp multinational’s profitsMarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
U.S. Declares Genocide in Sudan. Critics Say Biden Acted Too Late.
Tens of thousands of people have been killed in months of fighting that has led to a famine.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
'The sky is the limit' on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant's chief says
"We can use initially our own financial resources, but then [in the] second phase we can use [a] third party's money," Sajwani said of the planned investment.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Joni Ernst Tapped to Lead Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ernst, who is one of the top Republicans in the Senate, teased visions for what her leadership of the committee will aim to tackle.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over
After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025
In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
U.S. says Sudan's rebels have committed genocide and sanctions their leaders
The US determined Tuesday that members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Sudan and it imposed sanctions on the group’s leader.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth
NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Meta Drops Rules Protecting LGBTQ Community as Part of Content Moderation Overhaul
The changes included allowing users to share “allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation.”The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Eagles have 'faith' in QB Hurts if cleared to play
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said he has a "lot of faith" in quarterback Jalen Hurts, who is still in concussion protocol, to get himself prepared in time for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7