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Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round

The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Satellite images of LA fires show "heat blooms" from space

Satellite imagery captured the rapid growth of the fires burning in Los Angeles County. KCAL assignment manager Mark Liu shares infrared satellite data, which shows heat signatures and activity ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

How to help victims of LA wildfires

The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Biden offers support in LA County amid 'astounding' fires

President Biden on Wednesday viewed the damage from wildfires in Southern California and pledged his administration’s support for state and local officials and first responders battling the blazes. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

What it's like inside LA's real life apocalypse movie

BBC reporter David Willis says he has never witnessed a disaster in Los Angeles so widespread and so unpredictable.

BBC News - Jan. 8

California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’

California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Gingrich: Trump 'trying to project' strength with Greenland talk

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) says President-elect Trump is attempting to project strength with his recent remarks about the U.S. acquiring Greenland from Denmark, comments that have not ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

2 dead, multiple 'significant injuries' in LA wildfires

Two people are dead and several other individuals have suffered from “significant injuries” due to the Eaton Fire spreading in Los Angeles County, according to authorities. L.A. County Fire Chief ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think. Hours after his son Donald Trump Jr touched down in the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood

A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.

BBC News - Jan. 8

LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

WATCH: ABC TV reporter battles ‘vicious’ winds amid LA fires

Leanne Suter, of ABC News' Los Angeles station KABC, reports from the Eaton Fire in Southern California.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Democrats are the party of religious freedom, not obligatory faith-talk

Democrats are advised to connect with voters by expressing their faith in an authentic way, but not to impose their religious beliefs on others, and to respect religious freedom and separation of ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

LA council member: 'Absolute miracle' no fatalities reported

Los Angeles Councilwoman Traci Park said it is an “absolute miracle” no fatalities have been reported as fires blaze through parts of Los Angeles. “This fire moved very, very quickly,” Park said in ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

No talk of Beal waiving no-trade clause, per agent

Suns guard Bradley Beal has not discussed waiving his no-trade clause, with his agent telling ESPN that "Bradley's total focus is on helping the Suns turn things around."

ESPN - Jan. 8