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Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires

A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 12

Kings League's success explained: How Gerard Pique's project has become a popular new style of soccer

Brazil won the first edition of the Kings League World Cup Nations in Turin

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

L.A. dog owner explains how CBS News journalists rescued his pets in fire

Andrea Pasinetti was out of town when he got the call when a wildfire broke out in Pacific Palisades, where his home and three dogs were. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti was reporting nearby.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Draymond hilariously explains viral Christmas Day foul vs. Lakers

Warriors forward Draymond Green explained what sparked his decision to suplex to Lakers players during Golden State's Christmas Day defeat to Los Angeles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Steve Sarkisian, players explain goal-line call that spoiled Texas' season and ended Quinn Ewers' career

Ewers deserved better than the disastrous goal-line play call Steve Sarkisian cooked up for Texas

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

Columbia Professor Katherine Franke Says She Was Forced to Retire Because of Activism

Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona

The Rams recommended for the game to be played elsewhere

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Traitors’ Jack explains why he got off the train

BBC News - Jan. 10

How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules

The NFL's overtime rules undergo a slight change once the playoffs start

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Where to give: Top-rated charities active in the Los Angeles wildfire relief effort

For those who wish to help victims of the wildfires, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts on the ground.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Doc Rivers explains why the Bucks are benching Khris Middleton despite his impressive numbers as a starter

Middleton is averaging 15.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 51.2% shooting as a starter this season

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

The kindness of strangers: we thought we’d been poisoned at Tolstoy’s house. Then a local explained what we had really drunk

We took thirsty chugs from the tall glasses. Surely this ‘water’ belonged in a biohazard chamber, not our mouths. Read more in the kindness of strangers series In July 2019 I travelled to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Buildings gutted in Altadena as Eaton Fire remains active

Cars, businesses and homes are gutted in Altadena, California, as the Eaton Fire continues to spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict reports.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Active mutual funds struggle to beat large-cap stock benchmarks — again

Professional stock pickers in the mutual-fund industry had a tough time in 2024 beating indexes that passively track U.S. large-cap equities, according to BofA Global Research.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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