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U.K. Announces Rapid Review Into Scale of Child Sexual Abuse by Grooming Gangs
Britain’s Labour government came under pressure to act after Elon Musk reignited a decade-old scandal involving child sexual abuse mainly by men of Pakistani heritage.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
How 15 months of war has devastated Gaza
BBC Verify examines how fighting has impacted civilians lives in Gaza, after over a year of fighting.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Purpose-built AI hardware: Smart strategies for scaling infrastructure
This article is part of VentureBeat’s special issue, “AI at Scale: From Vision to Viability.” Read more from the issue here. Enterprises can look forward to new capabilities — and strategic ...VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
Build or buy? Scaling your enterprise gen AI pipeline in 2025
Successfully scaling gen AI requires clear, high-value use cases, technological flexibility and an adaptive workforce.VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
Vanuatu holds election amid earthquake devastation
Residents line up to vote amid political instability and buildings and infrastructure shattered by last month’s earthquake. Polls have opened in Vanuatu , a Pacific nation grappling with political ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The Israel-Hamas war's devastating toll, by the numbers
Officials announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause more than 15 months of war and release hostages held in GazaABC News - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank's massive scale pays off
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record quarterly and annual earnings and revenue, reinforcing the company’s status as the biggest and most profitable bank in U.S. history.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory. ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
JPMorgan Chase posts record profit as the bank’s massive scale pays off
The bank said profit rose 50% to $14 billion in the fourth quarter as noninterest expenses fell 7% from a year earlier.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
S Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls
They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Maps and images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation
Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
‘Dry hurricane’ fans devastating LA fires
Palisades blaze only 17% contained as threat to life and financial costs escalateFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Pension managers urge UK to ditch ‘megafund’ scale test
Ministers say consolidation of retirement schemes would cut costs and boost investmentFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Watch: Before and after footage reveals scale of damage
From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
British hiker's family devastated as items found
Aziz Ziriat's family say they are devastated as his phone case is found by search teams in the Dolomites.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
As wildfires devastate LA, Republicans point fingers at Democratic California leaders
Trump and Maga allies are using the fires to attack leaders like Newsom – possibly foretelling power struggles ahead. If ever a situation cried out for elevating national unity over political ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Veterinarian takes in dozens of pets as L.A. wildfires devastate the region
As the most destructive wildfires in L.A. history continue to ravage the region, veterinarian Dr. Annie Harvilicz is rescuing and caring for pets caught in the chaos. Harvilicz has taken in 40 ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
WATCH: New images show devastation across Los Angeles from wildfires
More than 10,000 structures have been destroyed across Los Angeles County as evacuees trickle back into the area, trying to salvage any mementos that have been left from the fires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Mel Gibson: Loss of Malibu home in LA fires 'devastating'
Gibson says he was recording the Joe Rogan podcast in Texas when he learned his neighborhood was on fire.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Photos of Los Angeles show catastrophic scale of devastation as blazes burn uncontrolled
The wildfires in Los Angeles continued to burn mostly out of control, with at least five blazes being fueled by dry conditions and ferocious winds in California.NBC 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 -
Before-and-after photos show scale of devastation in Los Angeles
Wildfires have destroyed homes, businesses and more in the Los Angeles area. See the before-and-after images.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire leaves residents devastated as homes, neighborhoods burn
The Palisades Fire has forced thousands to flee, leaving many to return to find their homes destroyed. Among those impacted is a 9-year-old girl, whose home burned down while she was at school.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - Jan. 9 -
Photos show dramatic before and after scenes of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
Before and after photos of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area have sent tens of thousands scrambling for safety and decimated neighborhoods.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Palisades Fire devastates communities amid call for additional help to contain wildfires
The Palisades Fire has devoured everything in its path, including some of the most exclusive and pricey neighborhoods in the U.S. It is now considered the most destructive fire in Los Angeles ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Watch: Wrecked properties line Malibu's devastated seafront
Footage from the BBC's LA correspondent shows a row of destroyed homes on Malibu's coveted seafront.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire
The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Catastrophes cost world $320bn in 2024, reinsurer reports
Losses rise by 30% as climate change takes its tollFinancial 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 -
State of emergency declared due to devastating California wildfires
Los Angeles remains in a state of emergency due to the deadly wildfires spreading across the county. CBS News correspondent Elisa Preston reports on the ground in Malibu.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Wildfire devastates coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades
The Palisades Fire burning in the once vibrant Los Angeles coastal enclave of Pacific Palisades has destroyed at least 1,000 structures and sent tens of thousands of residents fleeing for safety. ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area
Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Resident who escaped wildfires describes devastation around Los Angeles
Sue Kohl evacuated as wildfires threatened her Southern California community. She joined CBS News to describe her experience.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Multiple wildfires burn around Los Angeles, devastating communities
Multiple wildfires are burning around Los Angeles, including the Palisades Fire, which has destroyed homes and businesses and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. It's one of three volatile fires ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog
The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.BBC News - Jan. 8