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The L.A. Fires Expose a Web of Governments, Weak by Design
Who’s in charge? The muddled jurisdiction of Los Angeles leaves a critical question in doubt.The New York Times - 1h -
The Westminster whistleblower: how my friend Sergei tried to expose the Kremlin plot against Britain
Russian-born UK citizen and Tory party activist Sergei Cristo fought to make MI5 sit up and take notice of the Russian political interference operation now threatening democracy in Britain – and ...The Guardian - 11h -
Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine
Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with Moscow. The news was sensational. It travelled ...The Guardian - 1d -
Can Communities Survive the Fires?
A writer from Los Angeles surveys the loss.The New York Times - 2d -
Reinsurers little exposed to LA fires after retreat from disaster risks
Firms intended to backstop frontline insurers raised rates and increased recovery thresholds after losses on prior blazesFinancial Times - 2d -
Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed
Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable Trump. Middle East crisis – live updates The nature of Israel’s febrile coalition ...The Guardian - 3d -
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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 -
Cease-Fire Deal Has Exposed Fissures in Netanyahu’s Right-Wing Government
One far-right minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, claimed to have scuppered similar agreements over the past year. But, the prime minister has blamed Hamas for the failures.The New York Times - 3d -
Amazon Web Services Launches Infrastructure Region in Mexico
The cloud business of Amazon.com has launched an infrastructure cloud region in Mexico and plans to invest $5 billion in the country over the next 15 years.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
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 -
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 - Jan. 12 -
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 -
Asylum ruling against Greece exposes Europe’s migrants dilemma
Curbing irregular arrivals is a political priority but legal and humanitarian questions cannot be brushed asideFinancial Times - 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 -
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 -
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 -
A notorious Jan. 6 defendant’s pardon request could end up exposing Trump’s big lie
As millions of Americans greet the beginning of the second Trump presidency with dread or even panic, one group of people is filled with hope that their lives will be transformed for the better.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
As many as 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' via treated wastewater: Study
Nearly 7 percent of Americans may be exposed to hazardous levels of "forever chemicals" through treated municipal wastewater, a new study has found. These approximately 23 million people may be ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
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 birdsABC News - Jan. 4 -
Knicks' biggest weakness was exposed by late Thunder comeback, and they may only have a month to fix it
New York just isn't deep enough to compete with the best teams in the NBA ... yetCBS Sports - Jan. 4 -
Dark web dealer who stole unreleased Coldplay music gets suspended sentence
Skylar Dalziel’s hard drives showed access to about 290,000 tracks from artists also including Shawn Mendes, police say. A dark web dealer who stole unreleased music from the likes of Coldplay, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'
Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.BBC News - 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