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Scientists racing to discover the depth of ocean damage from L.A. wildfires
LOS ANGELES — On a recent Sunday, Tracy Quinn drove down the Pacific Coast Highway to assess damage wrought upon the coastline by the Palisades Fire.NBC News - 2d -
The FTC's antitrust litigation theatrics are damaging to businesses and consumers
The Federal Trade Commission's recent challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been rejected by a federal court, highlighting the agency's inconsistent and overly broad approach to ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
How excessive screen time might be damaging relationships
On this Valentine's Day, health and science journalist Catherine Price, author of "How to Break Up with Your Phone," shares insights on how excessive screen time might be damaging relationships. ...CBS News - 4d -
Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike
Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26 -
Can Musk damage OpenAI even though his bid has failed?
Experts say his real goal is "stymying" its growth potential as his own AI ventures flounder.BBC News - 1d -
Photos show U.S. aircraft carrier damage after collision with ship
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman sustained external damages to its right side after colliding with a merchant vessel last week near Port Said, Egypt.CBS News - 1d -
Chile's president orders curfews in regions hit by wildfires
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has issued state of emergency decrees for two regions in the center and south of the country due to raging wildfiresABC News - Feb. 8 -
Examining the aftermath of the Los Angeles area wildfires
The firestorm that swept through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods of Los Angeles County a month ago leveled more than 16,000 structures. The complex cleanup and recovery process is ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by Wildfires
In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires.The New York Times - 6d -
Atmospheric river threatens parts of California scorched by wildfires
An atmospheric river could bring mudslides to parts of California ravaged by massive wildfires. CBS News' Carter Evans is monitoring the weather, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest ...CBS News - 5d -
For some L.A. wildfire survivors, rebuilding won't be an option
Many Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in last month's wildfires fear their insurance payouts won't be enough to cover the costs of rebuilding.NBC News - 1d -
Joy Rider Who Damaged Rare Plants in Death Valley Dunes Remains at Large
National Park Service officials have yet to identify the person or people who drove onto Eureka Dunes, a protected area with endemic plant species, more than a month ago.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know
Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Nick Cave, R.E.M., Devo among artists releasing music for wildfire benefit
The three are among a long list of artists releasing music on two Bandcamp exclusive albums, with all proceeds going toward wildfire reliefLos Angeles Times - Feb. 6 -
Radio host David Brancaccio reflects on losing his home in California wildfire
Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show "Marketplace Morning Report," was one of the thousands who ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
‘It’s a gut punch’: how the California wildfires affected film and TV workers
Nearly 8,000 below-the-line Hollywood workers were in evacuation areas with over 300 losing their homes, a further blow to an industry already struggling. When Sandra French returned to her beloved ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires
The EPA says wildfire are the biggest lithium ion battery cleanup in the history of the agency.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
The families of L.A. wildfire victims confront the failures that prevented escape
One month after the Los Angeles wildfires, the public and California’s government are being forced to confront weaknesses in their approach to disasters.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, but Californians still aren’t safe
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country's south
Chilean authorities have issued two evacuation alerts for the southern region of La Araucanía as wildfires continue to rageABC News - Feb. 9 -
Chile issues evacuations as wildfires rage, killing at least 1
Chile's President Gabriel Boric said recently some fires are "deliberate" and urged an investigationCBS News - Feb. 9 -
For Japanese Americans displaced by war and now wildfire, roots remain elusive
Families whose homes burned in the LA fires recall second world war evacuations and fight to retain connection. The beige ranch house on Mariposa Street had a tatami room with paper windows – a ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
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Wildfire mitigation projects caught up in Trump’s spending freeze
Some forest management projects that aim to mitigate wildfire risk are among the projects that have been halted under President Trump’s executive order to freeze spending. In a letter to the Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hawaii court ruling makes way for $4B Maui wildfire settlement
The massive inferno in the historic town of Lahaina was the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Some House Republicans ask Congress to make California wildfire aid conditional
A group of House Republicans is asking Congress to include the rollback of California environmental standards as a condition of the state receiving federal wildfire aid. Andy Picon, reporter at E&E ...CBS News - 6d -
Eliminating FEMA would be 'huge mistake' after California wildfires, Democrat says
Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said it would be a “huge mistake” to terminate the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) in the wake of back-to-back natural disasters including the Los Angeles ...The Hill - 6d -
US wildfire suppressants rife with toxic heavy metals, study finds
Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment. The US federal government and chemical makers have long concealed the contents of pink ...The Guardian - 5d -
Too quiet on set? Hollywood pushes for more LA productions post wildfires
January's wildfires have exacerbated the decline of Hollywood's once booming film and television industry.BBC News - 4d -
Mudslides, heavy rain impact residents hit by L.A. area wildfires: "It is terrifying"
In southern California, including areas hit by last month's deadly wildfires, mudslides created dangerous conditions, trapping drivers at times. Meanwhile, farther north on the West Coast, icy ...CBS News - 4d -
Camp helps kids impacted by Los Angeles area wildfires
Project:Camp operates all over the country, materializing within days in communities hit by natural disasters.CBS News - 22h -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.Los Angeles Times - 6h -
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso on rebuilding after wildfires
As Los Angeles grapples with the devastation of January's wildfires, the city is already working to rebuild. At least 29 people were killed and more than 16,000 structures were destroyed in what ...CBS News - 27m -
Blind 10-year-old says losing California home to wildfires was an "emotional rollercoaster"
Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been displaced after losing their homes to wildfires. Among them are 10-year-old Grayson Roberts and his mother Terica Roberts who lost their ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
How I Reached Acceptance 7 Years After Losing My House in a Wildfire
A cartoonist reflects on loss and recovery after the Woolsey wildfire in 2018.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.
Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Op-ed: 5 steps to help you financially recover after a wildfire, from a California-based financial advisor
Restoring stability after a natural disaster is challenging. Taking specific steps can help you regain control of your finances, says a California-based advisor.CNBC - 6d
