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When houses are fuel: Why firefighting was no match for a California disaster decades in the making
As the California fires burn, experts say firefighters can only do so much in extreme conditions. Instead, people must understand that homes are the fuel in these disasters.NBC News - 20h -
Decades Ago, Students Attacked the ‘Iron Horse.’ Now It Rides Again.
Exactly why the sculpture was attacked by University of Georgia students may always be a mystery. But 70 years later, restored, it rides again.The New York Times - 1d -
A stuntman's body was changing. It took nearly a decade to find out why
Ray Kohn knew something was wrong, but it took several years dozens of doctor's visits to find an answer.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Inauguration Day is Likely One of the Coldest in Decades
An arctic chill is headed to Washington (and much of the United States) on Monday.The New York Times - 2d -
China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades
Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...The Guardian - 2d -
Republicans’ and Democrats’ ideology most extreme in decades: Gallup
A new survey found that ideologies among Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. are at the most extreme level in decades. The poll, conducted by Gallup and published Thursday, found that political ...The Hill - 3d -
Our Insurance System Subsidizes Moves to Disaster Zones
Our policies encourage Americans to flock to areas particularly prone to climate-related disasters.The New York Times - 3d -
United by Disaster, L.A. Mourns, and Hopes, Together
More than a week after the wildfires ignited, the hazy numbness described by many looks a lot like grieving.The New York Times - 4d -
The Disaster That Changed the Life of Baseball’s Next Big Star
The pitching phenom Roki Sasaki lost his family to a tsunami. Then he clung to his love for the sport.The New York Times - 5d -
The Rams Had an Improbable Season. Then Disaster Struck Their City.
In the playoffs, Los Angeles is playing for “everybody affected by the fires.”The New York Times - 6d -
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.The New York Times - 6d -
California wildfire disaster unfolds | 60 Minutes
In the shadow of Hollywood, a disaster is unfolding that would rival anything you've seen on the big screen: deadly wildfires, destroying thousands of homes in Los Angeles County.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Why Cities Are Getting Rid of Decades-Old Parking Rules
Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
A look at Trump's track record of disaster misinformation
As wildfires ravage southern California, President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Democratic officials, continuing a pattern of spreading misinformation amid disasters.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Michael Lomonaco looks back at his decades-long culinary career
Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Michael Lomonaco has spent his almost 40-year career in the kitchens of top tier restaurants, including ones he developed himself. He's an old friend of "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
The California Wildfires Are the Latest Disaster Supercharged by Climate Change
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Inside the disaster zone with Los Angeles County firefighters
Rob Marciano spent Friday embedded with Los Angeles County Fire Department crews as they went through the disaster zone of the Palisades Fire, extinguishing flare-ups.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo BayBBC News - Jan. 10 -
England's decade-long quest to bring Women's Ashes home
Players to watch, how to follow and England's chances - here's all you need to know as Heather Knight's side look to win the Ashes for the first time since 2014.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Lasting psychological impacts of natural disasters on survivors
As massive flames continue to ravage Southern California, survivors are left to pick up the pieces. Dr. Sue Varma talks about the long-term psychological effects of natural disasters, highlighting ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
How to talk to kids about natural disasters
Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier
The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
The Los Angeles wildfires are climate disasters compounded
Conditions for a January LA firestorm have not existed before now, writes a meteorologist and climate journalist. California wildfires – live Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making
Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans. When a fire raged through the community this week, gridlock ensued.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England
Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great careFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Disaster by the Numbers: The Crisis in Sudan
The United States just formally declared that genocide has taken place in the northeast African nation, but the calamity there dates back decades.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism
Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke down. Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Changing alcohol labels could take 'decades': Dr. Marion Nestle
Dr. Marion Nestle called the surgeon general's proposal "absolutely unambiguous" in its phrasing.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost. When the Book Cadillac hotel opened in Detroit a century ago this month, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
First Superman Lego Set In Over A Decade Is Now Available, And It's Only $15
Lego DC - Superman Mech vs. Lex Luthor (120 Pieces) ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
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Almost A Decade Later, Preorders For This 3DS Game Are Being Canceled
Amazon has started canceling preorders for the Nintendo 3DS version of Mighty No. 9, a game that was released almost 10 years ago. Developed by Comcept and former Capcom producer Keiji Inafune, ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade
Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Life Lessons From the Masters of Disaster
The President-elect and the mayor of Chicago are great examples of how not to behave at critical moments. Entrepreneurs, take note.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade
Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers. Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
