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Officials say Palisades and Eaton wildfires are 100% contained
After nearly four weeks, California officials say the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires are 100 percent contained. The fires burned more than 37,000 acres and destroyed over 16,000 structures ...NBC News - 8h -
California's largest wildfires contained after weeks of devastation
Two of the largest wildfires in California that have burned thousands of acres and prompted tens of thousands to evacuate have been fully contained after over three weeks of devastation, officials ...The Hill - 8h -
Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.BBC News - 3d -
‘It will devastate people’: Palestinians despair at looming Unrwa closure
Nobody knows what will happen when Israel’s ban on UN agency that provides vital services across Gaza, East Jerusalem and the West Bank comes into force on 1 February. Middle East crisis – live ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Yes, Some Vaccines Contain Aluminum. That’s a Good Thing.
R.F.K. Jr. and others have blamed the ingredient for allergies and other illnesses. Scientists say it actually bolsters the immune response.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Commanders on Barkley: 'Just try to contain him'
The Commanders know what they have to do Sunday against the Eagles in the NFC championship: stop Saquon Barkley.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Mayotte's students are returning to school amid cyclone devastation
Students in the French territory of Mayotte are preparing to return to school on Monday, just over six weeks after the worst cyclone to hit the islands off Africa in nearly a century laid waste to ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
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A timeline of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as they continue to burn
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communitiesABC News - Jan. 17 -
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
Altadena, a historically Black community long regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity, was ravaged in the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
California wildfires: containment improves as winds die down
Firefighters make progress with Palisades and Eaton fires in cooler weather but dry winds could return next week. Containment of the extensive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the ...The Guardian - 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
France's Mayotte islands hit by tropical storm just weeks after devastating cyclone
The French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last monthABC News - Jan. 12 -
Firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.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 -
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WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home
About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
How contained are the Los Angeles fires, including the Palisades fire?
Here's the latest on containment for the fires burning across Southern California as firefighters work to get the blazes under control.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 -
Hollywood Hills fire evacuation order to be lifted after blaze contained
Subsiding winds and new resources bring first hope that authorities in Los Angeles can bring disaster under controlFinancial Times - 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 -
Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes
The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
L.A. officials report civilian fatalities and '0% containment' for wildfires
Los Angeles officials gave an update on the wildfires in California, reporting that there are multiple injuries and two reported fatalities from the Eaton Fire as it grows with "0% containment."NBC 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 -
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings
Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global tradeFinancial Times - Jan. 6