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We Are Not Prepared for Fires Like This

A decade ago, this kind of disaster seemed unthinkably rare.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California

Officials say at least two people died in the Eaton Fire and they expect the number of deaths to grow as firefighters battle at least five blazes in California. Structures continue to burn as those ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Los Angeles fire official on multiple wildfires burning

Capt. Sheila Kelliher of the Los Angeles County Fire Department joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the latest in battling multiple wildfires in the area.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses

The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Fires rage uncontained as crews strained for resources

The Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire have forced the evacuations of over 80,000 people as powerful winds continue to fuel the deadly wildfires.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears

An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.

BBC News - Jan. 8

The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse

ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Inside the neighbourhood totally lost in LA fires

Homes are gone in the wealthy Pacific Palisades area as wildfires rage on.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine

Indian army divers have retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state

ABC News - 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

30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows

Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.

CBS News - Jan. 7

On-the-ground look at the Palisades Fire burning in southern California

Southern California is facing a life-threatening windstorm as a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades region of Los Angeles burns hundreds of acres. Thousands have evacuated amid the fast-moving ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Wind-driven fires erupt in Southern California

A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and forced thousands to evacuate in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the fire was one of several that ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

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The New York Times - Jan. 7

Titans fire GM Carthon; Callahan to remain HC

The Titans fired general manager Ran Carthon on Tuesday after finishing 3-14 this season and earning the No. 1 pick in the 2025 draft.

ESPN - Jan. 7

3 Red Wings Catching Fire With New Coach

These Detroit Red Wings players are hot since Todd McLellan took over.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Democrats under fire for not sounding alarm earlier on Biden

Democratic leaders and lawmakers are coming under growing scrutiny for not blowing the whistle sooner on what is widely perceived to be President Biden’s decline during the final two years of his ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded 'rat-hole' mine

Nine men were trapped on Monday morning after water flooded the narrow hole manually dug to extract coal.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK

The Met Office says wintry weather is expected to bring icy roads and travel delays across the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Where fire danger is heightened due to dry weather

Parts of Southern California will be threatened with increased fire danger again in the coming days.

ABC News - Jan. 6

No 'overhaul': Jags fire Pederson, keep Baalke

The Jacksonville Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson but retained GM Trent Baalke on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice

Almost 200 flood warnings have been issued in parts of England.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Belichick shares on-brand reaction to Patriots firing Mayo

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his reaction to the firing of his successor, Jerod Mayo, on Monday's "The Pat McAfee Show."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire

Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire OC Grubb after missing playoffs

The Seahawks have fired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb after one season, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Seahawks fire offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb

In the aftermath of Sunday’s season-ending victory over the Rams, Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith called offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb “an excellent coordinator and an even better man.”

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Rain and snow lead to flooding and disrupt travel in parts of the UK

People have been rescued from flooded homes and stranded cars as a soggy and cold spell continued to disrupt life across parts of the U.K. as more wintry weather was expected

ABC News - Jan. 6

What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?

Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.

BBC News - Jan. 6

More snow, ice and rain to hit UK, as flood warnings issued

Rain warnings are in place for southern England and south Wales, with flood warnings issued as snow melts due to milder temperatures.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Browns fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey

Another year, another new OC coming in Cleveland.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says

Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Hundreds of animals killed in Dallas shopping center fire

Authorities in Dallas say a fire that broke out at a shopping center in Dallas has killed more than 500 animals, most of which were small birds

ABC News - Jan. 4

Frozen and flooded, children in Gaza face dire winter in tent camps amid Israel's offensive

Holding the motionless body of his newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, Yahya Al-Batran imagines what his son, Jumaa, would say if he could speak.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots

About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November last year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2