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The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - 1h -
Los Angeles Is Starring in an All-Too-Real Disaster Story
A reporter, an L.A. native, has watched movies and TV destroy her hometown for years, but nothing can prepare someone for seeing real devastation.The New York Times - 5h -
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. - 14h -
Hideki Matsuyama avoids disaster after driver flies out of hands at Sony Open in Hawaii
Matsuyama nearly hit someone with his driver on a tee shot. He proceeded to birdie the hole.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How to talk to kids about natural disasters
Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.ABC News - 1d -
Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters
Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.CBS News - 14h -
2 ways to use your home equity in 2025 (and 2 to avoid)
Home equity loans and HELOCs can be valuable financial tools in 2025 if used for these specific reasons.CBS News - 19h -
Trump avoids prison or fine in hush-money case sentencing
Donald Trump will still take office as the first US president with a felony conviction.BBC News - 20h -
12:30 Report — Trump avoids jailtime, fine in hush money case
📱Plus: Supreme Court considers TikTok’s fate. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s finally Friday. The Washington, D.C., area may get another 1-2 inches of snow tonight! ❄️☃️ Ah, this is reminding me of ...The Hill - 21h -
Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors
As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting ...CBS News - 23h -
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.CBS News - 1d -
Vlad-Jays, Valdez-Astros agree, avoid arbitration
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays avoided salary arbitration with a $28.5 million, one-year deal, while Framber Valdez and the Astros reached an $18 million deal.ESPN - 1d -
Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Avoid Sentencing in Hush-Money Case
After the court declined in a 5-to-4 decision to block Donald J. Trump’s criminal sentencing, he is scheduled to face a New York judge on Friday morning.The New York Times - 1d -
LA firestorm stresses importance of having personal disaster plan: Officials
Los Angeles fire officials said the disaster -- caused by multiple wind-whipped fires breaking out simultaneously -- signals that fire season is now a year-round event.ABC News - 1d -
Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal
An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.Inc. - 2d -
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded
Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover.NBC News - 2d -
As natural disasters intensify, affected student loan borrowers have options
Federal student loan borrowers impacted by the latest wildfires in California and other natural disasters have options if they're struggling.CNBC - 2d -
Avoid Doing This When Launching a New Product
Don’t let excitement cloud your judgment, and nine other worst practices to avoid.Inc. - 2d -
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 - 3d -
The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial
With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessary. The new year has commenced as bleakly as the last one concluded in Gaza. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tottenham extend Son Heung-min’s contract to avoid free summer transfer
One-year option triggered in forward’s deal to 2026 Move prevents Son from lining up pre-contract deal Tottenham have triggered the one-year option on Son Heung-min’s contract to ensure he ...The Guardian - 4d -
How to avoid winter illness and other cold weather tips
Much of the UK is facing a cold snap, so here are some tips to cope with low temperatures.BBC News - 4d -
New jets help passengers avoid congestion at hub airports
Airlines launch long-haul routes using smaller but more fuel-efficient aircraftFinancial Times - 4d -
EIB fears ‘reputational disaster’ over revised EU green reporting
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at riskFinancial Times - 4d -
3 big gold investing mistakes to avoid in 2025
A gold investment could help boost and protect your portfolio in 2025, assuming you avoid these three mistakes.CBS News - 4d -
Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it.The New York Times - 4d -
Louisiana gov to ask Biden for disaster declaration during visit to New Orleans
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said he will push for President Biden to issue a disaster declaration during the president’s visit to the state on Monday. In a Monday statement, Landry also pushed ...The Hill - 4d -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - 6d -
Trump Sees the U.S. as a ‘Disaster.’ The Numbers Tell a Different Story.
President Biden is bequeathing his successor a nation that by many measures is in good shape, even if voters remain unconvinced.The New York Times - 6d -
The New Year’s Test for Turo: How to Avoid Becoming Crisis Collateral
What to do when your brand is snared by a disaster of someone else’s making.Inc. - 6d -
Impeached South Korean president avoids arrest after an hourslong standoff
South Korean investigators left the president's official residence after a nearly six-hour standoff during which he defied their attempt to detain him.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Elon Musk, the Titan disaster and Sly Stone: the most anticipated documentaries of 2025
The next 12 months promises a host of provocative and revealing new documentary movies. As of early January, it is still too soon to know how the year will shape out for documentary film, with many ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
A Woman With a Rare Gene Mutation Fights to Avoid Her Mother’s Fate
A mutant gene is coming to steal Linde Jacobs’s mind. Can she find a way to stop it?The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers. Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Advertisers Keep Avoiding News Sites, and Publishers Have Had Enough of It
Brands are skittish about appearing near stories on politics and violence, but news outlets say their fears are overblown.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1
