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Wind-whipped California brush fire out of control and spreading 'dangerously fast'

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

Watch as Hurricane Rafael's whipping winds topple stadium floodlights in Cuba

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Photos show damage aboard Royal Caribbean cruise rocked by rough winds

The Explorer of the Seas was traveling from Barcelona, Spain to Miami, Florida, when it was struck by a strong wind gust.

Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California

Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...

After a long, winding road, the Atlanta Hawks have finally found a direction

With no draft pick in 2025, the Hawks have no choice but to win now. And that's a good thing for Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and 2024 No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher, who scored 33 points ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Judge pauses Trump proceedings as special counsel seeks to wind up case

Jack Smith is ending his prosecution of Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election and classified documents retention. US elections 2024 – live updates The federal judge overseeing Donald ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Calmer winds help firefighters make progress against California's Mountain Fire

Calmer winds helped California firefighters battle the once out-of-control Mountain Fire on Friday as they continued to defend homes from the destructive blaze, officials said.

Trump Plans to Kill Wind Energy Projects. Will He Succeed?

Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block future projects.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

GE Vernova boss keeps search for offshore wind turbine orders on ice

Chief of world’s third-largest manufacturer hopes economic environment will improve after difficult period

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

Fire burns hillside homes in Oakland amid day of high winds; residents evacuated

A fast-moving vegetation fire broke out Friday afternoon in the hills of Oakland, California, burning at least two homes before firefighters were able to stop forward progress hours after the ...

Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day ahead

Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Big offshore wind project proposed for New York as other sites are evaluated in 3 states

Offshore wind energy projects in New York, New Jersey and Maryland are moving forward, as federal regulators examine the proposals and opponents increase their legal challenges to the work

Tech - ABC News - October 22

Tropical Storm Dana brings heavy rains and strong wind to India's eastern coast

Tropical Storm Dana is bringing strong winds and heavy rain to India’s eastern coast, uprooting trees and raising the risk of floods after nearly 600,000 people evacuated

World - ABC News - October 25

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

The offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Britain will need gas plants as ‘back-up’ for wind in 2030, says grid operator

Report says ‘urgent action’ needed to meet government’s clean power target

Business - Financial Times - November 5

DOJ moving to wind down Trump criminal cases before he takes office

Justice Department officials have begun evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, two people familiar with the matter ...

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Justice Dept., special counsel in talks about how to wind down Trump prosecutions

President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.

Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience

After months of reporting on what polls described as a remarkably close race, news outlets finally have the chance to report on actual results

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border

Known as the Jennings Creek fire, it started Friday and quickly spread. The rugged terrain has made it more difficult for emergency workers to respond.

Top stories - The New York Times - 41 minutes ago

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partners

World - Financial Times - October 25

Who will lead Hamas after Sinwar?

The assassination confronts militant group with crucial strategic choice at its weakest point in two decades

Business - Financial Times - October 18

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Experts warn hundreds could be affected by the shortage in radioisotopes used to track cancer.

Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony

King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.

Flaherty leads 'pitching clinic' as Dodgers tie mark

Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL Championship Series opener.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

CCTV shows moments leading up to fatal stabbings

The teenagers were killed in a case of mistaken identity, the court has been told.

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