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Mel Gibson one of a host of celebrities whose homes have burned

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Among tens of thousands of displaced Angelenos, celebrities face the same devastating losses

Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Jeff Bridges, Mel Gibson and Britney Spears are among the many L.A. County residents affected by the destruction of historic fires.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Celebrated New Yorker Writer Enlisted as Model

How do you follow up a couple best-selling books? If you’re Patrick Radden Keefe, you star in a J. Crew ad.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open

Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Australian casino group Star faces cash crunch as shares tumble 28%

Money laundering penalties and cost of living crisis take toll on gambling operations

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Celebrities share their stories of evacuation and loss amid devastating fires

Actor James Woods broke down in tears, saying 'I'm sorry, I thought I would be stronger than this," as he talked about evacuating. "One day you're swimming in the pool and the next day it's all ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

GB's Dart & Harris into final round of Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Billy Harris reach the final round of qualifying for the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Meta's moderation rollback sparks celebration and despair

Some Republicans celebrated the move which they framed as a result of their war against social media censorship. Fact-checking groups were blindsided.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Chef Alexander Smalls celebrates Sunday dinner with his new children's book

In his new children's book, "When Alexander Graced the Table," James Beard Foundation Award winner Alexander Smalls shares the story of a young boy learning to contribute to family meals with a ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know

Play in the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the Australian Open on Sunday

ABC News - Jan. 7

GB's Jones & Harris win in Australian Open qualifying

Fran Jones and Billy Harris are through to the second round of Australian Open qualifying but three more Britons were beaten.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research

Approach could be used to limit outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, which sees 390m cases annually worldwide. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says using shade structures to reserve space is ‘not on’ as local mayor urges beachgoers ‘to be kind and considerate’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

BBC News - Jan. 7

GB's Dart and Watson win in Australian Open qualifying

Great Britain's Harriet Dart and Heather Watson make it through to the second round of qualifying for the Australian Open, but Dan Evans is out.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers in Bulgaria on Monday braved the freezing winter weather to plunge into icy waters as they observed centuries-old Epiphany traditions

ABC News - Jan. 6

Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Cruz Hewitt unfazed by hype and Kyrgios jokes before Australian Open

Cruz, 16, is the son of former world No 1 Lleyton Hewitt and will play Nikoloz Basilashvili in a closely watched qualifier. The teenager long ago outgrew his legendary father, has been prominent at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Why Pedro Almodóvar believes in euthanasia — and celebrating life

Inspired by the 2020 novel 'What Are You Going Through,' Pedro Almodóvar created a movie that examines mortality.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Golden Globes red carpet highlights and celebrity fashion

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Rose says Bulls' tribute is 'celebrating everyone'

Derrick Rose called his tribute Saturday at the Bulls game something that "celebrates everyone" who was part of his story.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Wimbledon champion’s coach suspended amid investigation ahead of Australian Open

The former coach of 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has been provisionally suspended while under investigation for an alleged breach of the WTA Code, it was revealed on Friday, only a couple ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Search underway for Australian surfer likely killed in shark attack

Authorities say there's "been no sign of" a local surfer seen being attacked by a shark off South Australia's coast.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit

President Biden provided an update on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana, before delivering remarks on his judicial confirmations. Mr. Biden reiterated that as of now, the Bourbon ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Emma Raducanu delivers philosophical injury update ahead of Australian Open

Concerns about Emma Raducanu’s readiness for the Australian Open have been partly assuaged by social-media images of an intense training session in Melbourne.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2