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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 communities

ABC News - 1h

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 - 1d

‘Dry hurricane’ fans devastating LA fires

Palisades blaze only 17% contained as threat to life and financial costs escalate

Financial Times - 1d

Blizzard of confirmation hearings to offer an early Trump test for Senate Republicans

Cabinet confirmation hearings will provide an early glimpse at how Senate Republicans will handle Donald Trump's wishes in his second term.

NBC News - 2d

Retailers post early holiday results — and Wall Street isn’t impressed

Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle all hiked their holiday guidance, but Abercrombie's growth is slowing.

CNBC - 2d

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 - 4d

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 - 5d

Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January

Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, according to the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment.

MarketWatch - 5d

Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research shows. Early life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success ...

The Guardian - 5d

Devastation and subrogation

California’s wildfire fund could face a test

Financial Times - 5d

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 - 6d

Why Cavs' win over Thunder is (and isn’t) an early NBA Finals preview

Here's what we learned from Wednesday's clash of the NBA's top two teams.

ESPN - 6d

Flu cases in England’s hospitals soar after season starts early

NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of viruses

Financial Times - 6d

In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic

The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.

BBC News - 6d

Senate Democrats face early test with vote on Laken Riley Act

Democrats will face an early test on how to navigate immigration under President-elect Trump on Thursday when the Laken Riley Act becomes the first bill to hit the Senate floor. The bill, which ...

The Hill - 6d

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 - 6d

Australian Open draw: Emma Raducanu on early collision course with Swiatek

Former world No 10 faces Alexandrova in first round Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic could meet in last eight Emma Raducanu will hope to start the new tennis season strongly as she faces Ekaterina ...

The Guardian - 6d

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

How To Get Into Path Of Exile 2 Early Access

Path of Exile 2 is out now in early access ahead of its 1.0 launch in the future. Naturally, that means the game will change a lot over the months ahead. While the ARPG will feature three acts of ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

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

Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025

Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Saquon Barkley lead the way in Matthew Berry's Way, Way, Way Too Early Top 50 for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

First bets: Early picks for NFL wild-card weekend

Here are some bets for the wild-card round.

ESPN - 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

IV fluid shortage likely to extend into early 2025

This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Nvidia announces early access for Omniverse Sensor RTX for smarter autonomous machines

Nvidia announced early access for Omniverse Cloud Sensor RTX software to enable smarter autonomous machines with generative AI. Generative AI and foundation models let autonomous machines ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Early 2025 Fantasy Football Two-Round Mock Draft

It's never too early to think about next fantasy football season. Andy Behrens and Scott Pianowski take a look at the top-20 fantasy picks for 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters feel just months after the 2024 presidential election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

PSU's Franklin: 'Too early' to say if Carter plays

Penn State coach James Franklin says it's "too early" to determine whether All-American defensive end Abdul Carter (shoulder) will play in the CFP semifinals against Notre Dame.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Mike Clay's early 2025 PPR rankings

We've flipped the calendar to 2025, so let's get right to Clay's first set of rankings for next season.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Visionary Realms’ Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen sees success in early access

Visionary Realms is an ambitious game studio that recently launched early access for Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen, a classic fantasy MMO.

VentureBeat - Jan. 3

Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday

President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion change Hawaii's fireworks culture?

Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

‘It’s devastating’: New Orleans reels from deadly New Year’s Day attack

As life in the historic French Quarter tried to return to normal, the grief and sadness among residents was acute. At the cross-street of Bourbon and Saint Phillip, a few dozen yards from the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2