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Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - 2d -
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The LA fires: ways to make a difference
Hot meals and hotel discounts for evacuees, first-responder donations, and charities sheltering animalsFinancial Times - 3d -
California wildfires could slow the economy and boost inflation — and that’s not even the worst of it, economists say
There were 27 natural disasters that cost at least $1 billion in 2024, well above the annual average of nine such events from 1980 to 2023.MarketWatch - 3d -
WATCH: Cal Fire battalion chief speaks on battling the fires on the front lines
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the Cal Fire battalion chief, David Acuna, about responding to the fires on the front lines and what the plan is to keep the fires out.ABC News - 5d -
What caused the fires, and how big are they?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.BBC News - 5d -
ECB’s chief economist warns of too-low inflation if rates stay high
Philip Lane points to dangers of borrowing costs that remain ‘too high for too long’Financial Times - 6d -
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24
At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.ABC News - 6d -
Who Are the Victims of the Los Angeles Fires?
At least 24 people have been reported dead in fires raging across Los Angeles. Five lived near each other in a ravaged Altadena neighborhood.The New York Times - 6d -
The Fires | Sunday on 60 Minutes
From the air and on the ground, 60 Minutes surveys the catastrophic wildfires around Los Angeles. Sunday.CBS News - 6d -
On the Frontlines of The Fire Fight
Tom Llamas goes into the fire zone with the fire crews rushing to save Los Angeles from the historic wildfires.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Is the Pink Fire Retardant That Planes Are Dropping on the California Fires Safe?
It’s widely used because it can slow flames in ways that water can’t. But it also contains heavy metals and other harmful compounds.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
California fires weather forecast: Strong winds expected to increase fire danger
There has been a reprieve from the strongest winds in southern California, but winds are expected to pick up later into tonight, raising the fire danger.ABC News - Jan. 11 -
New evacuations issued in Palisades Fire
New evacuation orders were issued last night as the Palisades Fire crept towards Brentwood, California. It shows how difficult the fight against the wildfires remains, even as tens of thousands of ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Fires continue into the weekend in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock. Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Goldman’s top economist doubts Trump can make good on campaign promises
Goldman Sachs chief economist Jan Hatzius is bullish on the outlook for the U.S. economy, in large part because he doubts Donald Trump’s incoming administration will be able to make good on its ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
The Roller-Skating Economist You Can Thank for Congestion Pricing
Charging drivers to enter Lower Manhattan vindicates the lifelong mission of a Nobel laureate who, as it happened, died behind the wheel of a car.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Who is right about ‘Maganomics’: bearish economists or bullish investors?
Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growthFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Raiders fire GM Telesco days after firing Pierce
The Las Vegas Raiders have fired general manager Tom Telesco after one season, the team announced Thursday.ESPN - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire chief on whether budget cuts impacted the fire response
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about whether $17 million in budget cuts hindered the agency's wildfire response.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
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 -
The chronicle of a fire foretold | Rebecca Solnit
The current fires in Los Angeles are reminders of the costs of forgetting. The fires raging in and around Malibu are huge, and they’re terrible, and they’re also the latest in a series of ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Multiple homes on fire in Studio City
KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Fire crews making progress against Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills
KNBC's Conan Nolan describes the scene near the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles that is threatening homes. Fire crews have been using helicopters to fight the blaze as winds have lessened in the area.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This
A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Xi Jinping Muzzles Chinese Economist Who Dared to Doubt GDP Numbers
Gao Shanwen questioned Beijing’s ability to boost its economy as threats loom from a property meltdown and burgeoning debt.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual
Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
Economists Fear Trump’s Tariff Policies Will Harm U.S. Growth
A new survey finds a majority of economists fear protectionist plans by the President-elect will spark inflation and eventually undermine U.S. economic expansion.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay
Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025Financial Times - Jan. 2 -
Get your house in order, Europe — or face 'ongoing decline,' economists warn
Economists say the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe as a whole.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will hurt growth, economists tell FT polls
On both sides of Atlantic, most surveyed claim protectionist shift will overshadow benefits of other policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Likely to Elude Biden
Talks between Hamas and Israel have hit an impasse in recent days, Arab mediators said.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31