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L.A. County wildfires leave diverse and historic Altadena in ashes and rubble
Families of color, making up over half of Altadena, have bought homes and kept them for generations. The Black home ownership rate exceeds 80%, almost double the national rate.NBC News - 2d -
How a single home on Altadena block survived after Eaton Fire burned neighborhood
As the Eaton Fire ravaged everything in its path in Altadena, generations of homes were destroyed, except for one woman whose home was spared.ABC News - 2d -
Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers
The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - 3d -
How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot
First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.The New York Times - 3d -
L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained
Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...CBS News - 3d -
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe. Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker
With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.ESPN - 4d -
James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies
A rising star among New Age motivational speakers, he was brought down by a disaster during one of his retreats in Arizona, where three people died in a sweat lodge.The New York Times - 4d -
How the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire: Fire & Ash - Part 3
Watch part three of NBC Dateline’s “Fire & Ash: Devastation in L.A." as Gadi Schwartz looks at how the Altadena community is recovering after the Eaton Fire.NBC News - 4d -
How Maddrey Became the N.Y.P.D.’s Top Officer Despite Years of Scandal
Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of department, built ties when he walked beats in Brooklyn. That seemed to insulate him as lawsuits and serious accusations against him piled up.The New York Times - 4d -
An Altadena Family Escaped the L.A. Wildfires, but They Lost Almost Everything
Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.The New York Times - 5d -
How Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the U.S.
A political who's who attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Thursday, including several presidents who were elected by emulating his "dark horse" campaign strategy. CBS News' ...CBS News - 5d -
This is how the worst fire in Pacific Palisades history became possible
The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.ABC News - 5d -
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Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire
Laura Begley and Evan Dresman had just moved into their dream Gregory Ain home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
'A miracle if it's still standing': Returning Altadena residents expect the worst
KNBC reporter Lauren Coronado spoke with residents in Altadena, returning to see if their homes are still standing. The residents said they expected their homes to be destroyed by the Eaton Fire ...NBC News - 6d -
How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to creditFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends
Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Eaton Fire consumes homes in Altadena, Pasadena
The Eaton Fire has burned more than 10,000 acres in northeast Los Angeles County, forcing about 33,000 residents to flee. It has torched homes and burned houses of worship in the communities of ...CBS News - 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 -
Altadena senior center in flames as Eaton Fire rages
Firefighters are trying to mitigate the growing fire in Altadena, California, where a senior center is now in flames. Low water pressure and exhausted responders are impacting efforts. CBS News Los ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Eaton Fire takes over entire Altadena blocks as flames spread
The Eaton Fire continues to grow in Altadena, California, as firefighters attempt to save homes and stop the fire's spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict is following the fire.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Two Football Lifers Became Outcasts. With the Vikings, They’re Revered.
The Minnesota defensive coordinator Brian Flores and the senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson have become each other’s allies.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires
Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of VenezuelansABC News - Jan. 8 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends
When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Mike Rinder, former Scientology exec who became an Emmy-winning whistleblower, dies at 69
Mike Rinder, a former executive leader for the Church of Scientology who became a whistleblower after he left the organization, has died. He was 69.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea
Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘I became an optimist the night my wife died’: a science writer on loss and letting go of rationalism
Sumit Paul-Choudhury had always prided himself on his critical thinking, until his wife was diagnosed with cancer and he was forced to rethink his life from scratch. People reacted in different ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
He Wasn’t a ‘Bot,’ but Quickly Became Her Partner
Veronica Fitzpatrick and Kevin Fay met through the dating app Hinge in November 2022, and less than a year later, they became engaged.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
‘Walkable’ New York City Became Deadlier for Pedestrians in 2024
The city said overall traffic deaths were down compared with 2023, and the number was still far lower than it was before the city adopted its Vision Zero safety program.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
‘Bizarrely, I enjoyed bungee jumping!’ How Ed Davey became the Tom Cruise of British politics
The Liberal Democrat leader’s summer of stunts ended in the party’s biggest electoral success ever – and managed to push social care up the agenda. His next project? Mastering TikTok. There he was, ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
