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Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
How California wildfires are hitting the state’s housing market
Insurance companies have refused to renew policies for hundreds of thousands of homes in recent yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters
As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Firefighting aircraft hit by drone
A Canadian Super Scooper plane was hit by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire. The plane is expected to fly again, but as KNBC's David Biggar reports, the FAA is investigating as flying ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trudeau says he joked about a trade for Vermont or California when Trump raised annexing Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he jokingly suggested a trade for Vermont or California in response to President-elect Donald Trump's signaling an interest in annexing Canada.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Even the house can lose: Why FanDuel owner Flutter took a $370 million hit on NFL games
Flutter said this football season has seen the most “customer-friendly” NFL outcomes since the launch of online sports betting.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making
Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
California rep warns Los Angeles fires could be 'worst disaster in California's history'
California Rep. Ami Bera (D) said the fires raging across parts of Los Angeles could be the state’s worst disaster in history. Bera joined NewsNation’s "The Hill" on Wednesday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...CBS News - 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 -
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 -
California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates
Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop
Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Latest news on deadly California fires fueled by hurricane-force winds
Four fires continue to blaze in Los Angeles County and two deaths have been confirmed. Thousands of California residents have been evacuated as hurricane-force winds fan embers that are fueling the ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Strong winds fuel Eaton Fire in California, forcing evacuations
In Pasadena, California, the Eaton Fire prompted mandatory evacuations. It was the second brush fire that exploded on Tuesday, fueled by strong winds.CBS News - 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 -
Political warfare: Why the House accusations against Liz Cheney are baseless and wrong
The accusations of professional misconduct against Liz Cheney are frankly ludicrous.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Why Magnus von Horn avoided making 'The Girl With the Needle' seem too realistic
Poland-based filmmaker Magnus von Horn tells the story of Danish baby killer Dagmar Overbye through the eyes of a desperate mother.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Why investors should watch the dollar as markets make sense of Trump’s tariff plans
It had seemed like nothing could stop the U.S. dollar from marching higher. Then a headline about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans landed in traders’ newsfeeds, and suddenly all bets ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey
The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - 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 -
When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?
As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the U.S., the lack of leadership in promoting remote work is frustrating and could have saved lives, reduced economic disruption and maintained normalcy.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Williams requires oxygen during match
Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Why tell someone ‘I love you’ when you could overfeed, ridicule or ignore them?
The holidays have reminded me of the many languages of love – most of them barely comprehensible. It took a while, over the holidays, to work out how to stop my exhausted, frail mother-in-law ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre
An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Why didn't Lionel Messi go to White House to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden?
The Argentine couldn't make the trip to D.C.CBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
House Republicans Pledge Drilling and Make It Easier to Shed Federal Land
The newly elected Speaker said the party would make it a priority to “restore America’s energy dominance.”The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Why House Speaker Mike Johnson could face a challenge during leadership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson may not have the votes needed to retain the gavel even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement. CBS News' Taurean Small and Libby Cathey report.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker
House Republican leaders unveiled new rules for the 119th Congress, which includes a provision that will make it harder to oust a speaker but doesn’t remove the threat.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress
The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.Politico - Jan. 1
