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NWSL prepares for 2025 season, joins efforts to return to normalcy as Los Angeles wildfires rage on
Several NWSL players are natives to Southern California natives, and returned to the area for the league's first media dayCBS Sports - 1d -
Do Newsom's wildfire "fact checks" align with the facts? A breakdown.
CBS News Confirmed checked Gov. Newsom's "fact checks" on the L.A.-area fires and found that although many were correct, a few omitted crucial context. Here's what we know.CBS News - 2d -
California Gov. Newsom thanks Trump for wildfire recovery effort
President Trump arrived in California to survey the devastation caused by wildfires that tore through parts of Los Angeles. Despite their political differences, Gov. Gavin Newsom thanked Trump for ...NBC News - 2d -
Analyzing Gov. Newsom's fact-checking efforts on wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking to the internet to fight wildfire misinformation. CBS News Sacramento investigative reporter Julie Watts and the CBS News Confirmed team have partnered up to ...CBS News - 2d -
New Call Of Duty DLC Benefits LA Wildfire Relief Efforts
Players of Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can now contribute to relief efforts in the wake of the fires that recently devastated Los Angeles. Both games now allow players ...GameSpot - 6d -
McDavid, Myers banned 3 games for cross-checks
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers have both been suspended three games for illegal cross-checks.ESPN - 6d -
Fact-Checking Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Address
In his Inaugural Address, President Trump delivered a more tempered version of election talking points. But in remarks afterward, he reprised his grievances about the 2020 election.The New York Times - 6d -
It’s almost Inauguration Day. Will there be any checks on Trump’s power?
The U.S. government's system of checks and balances can withstand attempts at presidential overreach, and the Senate, courts, and civil society must do their part to ensure that the Constitution is ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Flyers Forward Fined For Cross-Checking
This Flyers forward was given a fine for cross-checking.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Check Out These Extraordinary New Images of Mercury
New photos of Mercury taken during the joint European and Japanese BepiColombo mission reveal fascinating details of the small rocky planet.Wired - Jan. 16 -
California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes
National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next week. The extreme winds behind the disastrous fires in Los ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Entertainment, tech companies donate millions to LA wildfire relief effort
Companies are pledging millions in donations to aid relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Devils Defender Fined For Cross-Checking Matthew Tkachuk
This Devils defenseman has been fined for cross-checking.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
Incarcerated firefighters join California wildfire battle efforts
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has deployed 931 incarcerated firefighters and 114 support staff through its Fire Camp Program.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
A look at the efforts to save pets and animals from the California wildfires
As wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles area, efforts are being made to save pets and animals. Lilia Luciano takes a look at one of the groups working to rescue them.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires
The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of prioritizing environmental policies over public safety, and claimed that FEMA lacked the funds to respond to the crisis.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfiresABC News - Jan. 10 -
Midseason check-in: Which picks are we standing by -- or redoing?
South Carolina still the favorite for the title? These are the picks we're standing by -- or picking again.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Labour’s economic reality check approaches
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicatedFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
At least 10 dead in L.A. wildfires as strengthened winds complicate firefighting efforts
180,000 evacuation orders have been prompted by 5 blazes across the county, with the largest fire only 6% contained.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Efforts to save animals underway in California amid deadly wildfires
Hundreds of volunteers came together at the Pasadena Humane Society to help save animals displaced by the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. CBS News Los Angeles' Josh Sanders reports on the ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Where to give: Top-rated charities active in the Los Angeles wildfire relief effort
For those who wish to help victims of the wildfires, here is a list of highly rated nonprofits already engaged in relief and recovery efforts on the ground.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1M to LA wildfire relief efforts: We are 'banding together to save each other'
Jamie Lee Curtis says her family is donating $1 million to relief efforts amid the wildfires in California that have devastated the Los Angeles area. "As the fire still rages on and [the California ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Meta to end fact-checking on its platforms
Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that Meta is ending its fact-checking program for its platforms, which include Instagram and Facebook. President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he believed the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Midseason check-in: What picks are we standing by -- or redoing?
Kansas to win it all? Florida to bow out early? Here are picks we're standing by .. and those we're making again.ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Meta's fact-checking flip
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Why Meta ditching fact-checking is so significant Meta is rolling out a series of changes to its content ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Fact-Checking Trump’s Press Conference at Mar-a-Lago
The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Wednesday Briefing: Meta Set to End Fact-Checking
Plus, 52 places to go this yearThe New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Meta to end fact-checking and move to community monitoring
Meta is overhauling its fact-checking programs, ending the current system and adopting a "community notes" style of content moderation, similar to what is used on X. This will apply to posts on ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Meta ending fact-checking program: Zuckerberg
Social media giant Meta announced a series of changes to its content moderation policies Tuesday, including the elimination of its fact-checking program, in what CEO Mark Zuckerberg said was an ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Meta Reveals Plan to Alter Fact-Checking Program
The move will end a third-party fact-checking system and rely on users to add notes or corrections to posts. It is likely to please the incoming Trump administration and its conservative allies.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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Tragedies highlight need for mental health checks for vets
Two military service members, Shamsud-Din Jabbar and Matthew Livelsberger, have been named as suspects in recent horrific acts, highlighting the need for mental health checks for veterans and ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Online traders warned to check tax return status
Deadline looms as Airbnb, eBay and other platforms report individuals’ incomeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Subway Violence Stubbornly Defies All Efforts to Quell It
A string of attacks has riders devising their own strategies to stay safe, even after years of official efforts to make New York’s vital transportation system secure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize
The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 1