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Weekend rain expected in California, prompting landslide concerns in fire-scarred areas
Rain is in the forecast for Southern California over the weekend and while that may bring relief for the fires still burning there, the moisture could also trigger landslides. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order prompts blitz of litigation
A federal judge's ruling blocking President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship is just the beginning of a blitz of litigation set to play out in the coming weeks. Six ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump's record-breaking executive actions prompt lawsuits, outrage
President Donald Trump shattered the record for most executive orders signed on his first day in office.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
SpaceX Lobbying Could Prompt Trump to Axe National Space Council
Administration insiders suggest the president may get rid of the White House advisory body, which SpaceX’s top lobbyist calls ‘a waste of time.’Inc. - Jan. 22 -
The Federal RTO Crackdown Prompts a Scramble for Office Space
The General Services Administration must find workspaces for 2.3 million civil servants ordered back to offices full time—while also carrying out Trump’s pending order to sell off two-thirds of the ...Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK regulation
Move was part of Labour government’s drive to remove obstacles to economic growthFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump's climate retreat stirs a sense of déjà vu — and prompts a warning from the UN
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to pull the U.S. out of the world's biggest coordinated effort to tackle rising temperatures.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump return prompts reset by struggling media outlets
President-elect Trump’s return to the White House is forcing a major shift in editorial tone by some of the nation’s leading mainstream news outlets. News organizations like The Washington Post, ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Bond funds are offering a ‘double whammy’ for investors
Many of these funds are trading at deep discounts and may have tempting distribution yieldsMarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
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Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
Cold weather forecast prompts Trump to move inauguration indoors
Formalities to be moved inside the US Capitol for the first time in 40 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Trump threats prompt talk of boosting Greenland security
President-elect Trump’s talk of taking over or acquiring Greenland is highlighting bipartisan talks about the need to increase security around the Arctic island and boost defenses in the region. ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Trump inauguration moved indoors because of freezing temperatures
President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony is being moved indoors because of expected bitter cold Monday in Washington, D.C. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance are expected to be sworn in ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Sharia pension funds swell amid returns boost
Funds outperform their default peers over the past decadeFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
David Lynch’s Death Prompts Tributes From Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan and More
Lynch’s death inspired tributes from fellow filmmakers, celebrities and past collaborators, who praised his visionary work and singular voice.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Sub-freezing temperatures, sunshine forecast for Trump inauguration
Sub-freezing temperatures and sunshine are forecast for President-elect Trump’s inauguration Monday. The bitter cold follows a period of wintry weather in the Washington area that featured a few ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Magnitude-6.6 earthquake shakes Japan and prompts tsunami warnings
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 has rattled the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said Monday.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review
The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Southern California wildfires prompt more evacuations overnight; LA County declares health emergency
The expanding wildfires in Southern California have prompted more evacuation orders overnight while the Los Angeles County Public Health Department declared a local health emergency, stating the ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
California fires prompt acts of generosity among residents
Despite the catastrophic damage, all-encompassing stress and unhealthy air quality, many neighbors have stepped up to assist one another.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales
The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round
The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity. A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions
Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Ashton Jeanty's Heisman Trophy loss prompts 'voter fraud' joke from Idaho Gov. Brad Little
Travis Hunter beat Jeanty out in a tight Heisman Trophy raceCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation
AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Tesla faces more risk than its stock reflects, prompting a downgrade
Tesla Inc.’s stock slipped 3.4% Tuesday, after Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral from buy, arguing that it already reflects the long-term potential of such items as robotaxi and ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC
A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings
Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global tradeFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'
Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
