Huge Mistake California

Robinhood had a huge quarter thanks to crypto — here’s why that may continue

These latest earnings show that Robinhood benefited from the recent crypto bull run, and it could encourage Robinhood to push farther into crypto.

MarketWatch - 24m

California’s Scary Product Warning Labels Might Be Working, Study Says

Products must state if they contain chemicals tied to cancer or other risks. As a result, manufacturers have pulled back from using the chemicals, researchers found.

The New York Times - 3h

California’s Problem Now Isn’t Fire—It’s Rain

Torrential rain is expected this week in Los Angeles, which risks producing flash flooding and landslides in areas stripped of vegetation by the recent wildfires.

Wired - 6h

Hygge to Hollywood: Petition calling for Denmark to buy California reaches 200,000 signatures

A satirical counter offer to President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland has popped in the form of a petition which says Denmark should buy California.

NBC News - 8h

Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures

A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.

CBS News - 10h

California Storm Will Bring Flooding to Areas Burned by Wildfires

In Southern California, the flooding could be life-threatening in areas burned by wildfires.

The New York Times - 7h

Prisco's Top 100 free agents, plus teams poised to make huge leaps in 2025 and key offseason dates to know

Everything you need to know around the NFL for Feb. 12

CBS Sports - 7h

Jim Cramer is a huge fan of this 'dramatically undervalued' chemicals company

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - 8h

California city passes controversial homeless camping ban

The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of ...

The Hill - 9h

Eliminating FEMA would be 'huge mistake' after California wildfires, Democrat says

Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) said it would be a “huge mistake” to terminate the Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) in the wake of back-to-back natural disasters including the Los Angeles ...

The Hill - 11h

Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding

Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected to continue pummeling the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic states, while California readies for a storm that could flood areas ravaged by the recent ...

ABC News - 17h

SoftBank falls to $2.4bn loss amid plans for huge AI investments

Japanese tech group hit by underperformance in its Vision Fund portfolios

Financial Times - 18h

New York Giants 2025 NFL offseason preview: Time to move on from the Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley mistakes

At least New York nailed its WR selection last year — Malik Nabers is going to the moon, provided the Giants get the right astronaut in the pilot’s chair.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

California’s FAIR Plan Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires

The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis.

The New York Times - 22h

Some House Republicans ask Congress to make California wildfire aid conditional

A group of House Republicans is asking Congress to include the rollback of California environmental standards as a condition of the state receiving federal wildfire aid. Andy Picon, reporter at E&E ...

CBS News - 1d

Danes offer to buy California to spite Trump’s Greenland aims: ‘We’ll bring hygge to Hollywood’

Satirical petition from Denmark, which owns Greenland, racks up 200,000 signatures as Trump eyes Arctic island. Since returning to the presidency last month, Donald Trump has called for Canada ...

The Guardian - 1d

Ken Griffin says Trump's 'bombastic' trade rhetoric is a mistake that's eroding trust in the U.S.

The billionaire hedge fund founder's comments came after Trump on Monday evening signed an order that would impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

CNBC - 1d

Kenley Jansen agrees to a deal with the Angels in a return to Southern California

Angels sign Kenley Jansen, 37-year-old right-hander who is MLB's active leader in saves and appearances, most coming during his 12 years with the Dodgers.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Strong Storm Expected to Soak Southern California, Raising Fears of Mudslides

It could be the biggest storm the area has seen so far this winter.

The New York Times - 1d

In fighting AI chip trade war with China, there's one big mistake U.S. can't afford to make

Chip export controls were supposed to prevent China from rivaling U.S.-based gen AI. DeepSeek got around that, and tougher rules may not do much better.

CNBC - 1d

Huge data price hike sparks anger in Nigeria

Yahoo News - 1d

Tenants demand protections as LA fires exacerbate housing crisis: ‘Huge source of stress’

Renters are not only facing an escalation in rent prices but also pressure to evict apartments from landlords. Wendy López, a single mother of three from Guatemala, received an eviction order the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.

Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.

MarketWatch - 1d

Teen rescued after falling into Northern California mine shaft

A 15-year-old boy was rescued from a Northern California mine shaft, officials said Monday.

CBS News - 1d

3 costly home equity loan mistakes to avoid this February

Homeowners can improve their chances of home equity loan borrowing success by avoiding these three mistakes now.

CBS News - 2d

I know I have made mistakes, says under-fire archbishop

The Archbishop of York says "trust has been broken" as he opens a the Church of England's General Synod.

BBC News - 2d

A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious.

Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce.

The New York Times - 2d

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Had a Huge Weekend On Steam, And It May Get Even Bigger

Since it's only February, it might be too soon to say that the action-RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is going to be a game of the year contender. But this title's popularity is already ...

GameSpot - 2d

Upcoming California Super Bowls Confront Climate Risks

New Orleans’ Super Bowl has wrapped—the Philadelphia Eagles denied the Chiefs their third straight NFL title in a 40-22 win—and the NFL’s big game moves back out west, with the league’s next two ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

U.S. Marine from California identified as one of four people killed in Philippines plane crash

A U.S. Marine from California was identified as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines.

NBC News - 2d

U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash

Three defense contractors, who have not yet been identified, also died in the plane crash.

CBS News - 3d

Sirianni in line for huge payday if Eagles win SB

A Super Bowl victory for Nick Sirianni would be the ultimate leverage in his upcoming contract negotiations with the Eagles.

ESPN - 3d

City survive huge FA Cup scare to beat Orient

Manchester City survived a huge FA Cup fourth-round scare as Kevin De Bruyne came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory at third-tier Leyton Orient on Saturday.

ESPN - 4d

I've been a therapist for 30 years: 6 mistakes the happiest couples avoid early on

"Simple changes, at any time, can go a long way to turn things around," says Rachel Glik, author of "A Soulful Marriage" and therapist of over 30 years.

CNBC - 4d

‘It’s a gut punch’: how the California wildfires affected film and TV workers

Nearly 8,000 below-the-line Hollywood workers were in evacuation areas with over 300 losing their homes, a further blow to an industry already struggling. When Sandra French returned to her beloved ...

The Guardian - 4d

Blind 10-year-old says losing California home to wildfires was an "emotional rollercoaster"

Tens of thousands of Los Angeles residents have been displaced after losing their homes to wildfires. Among them are 10-year-old Grayson Roberts and his mother Terica Roberts who lost their ...

CBS News - 5d

Radio host David Brancaccio reflects on losing his home in California wildfire

Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show "Marketplace Morning Report," was one of the thousands who ...