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As the Living Fled, a Race to Save the Dead at an Altadena Cemetery

Workers at the Mountain View cemetery had unique concerns the night the Eaton fire broke out. The 55-acre expanse may also have spared some homes from the flames.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

2025 Lecomte Stakes predictions, horses, time, odds, field: Kentucky Derby prep race picks from racing writer

SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez reveals his Lecomte Stakes 2025 picks after evaluating the 2025 Lecomte Stakes contenders

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Mexico races to prepare dozens of shelters for Trump mass deportations

Tijuana declares state of emergency as federal government adds tens of thousands of shelter spaces

Financial Times - Jan. 18

As bird flu concerns grow, scientists race to develop new vaccines

As fears grow of a possible bird flu pandemic in humans, the federal government is pouring more money into the development of new vaccines, including an mRNA shot.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Chrystia Freeland joins race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Former finance minister seeks to lead governing Liberal party after prime minister steps aside

Financial Times - Jan. 17

FirstFT: US officials race to avert TikTok ban

Also in today’s newsletter, manufacturing surge boosts China’s economy and Mark Carney launches bid to become Canada’s PM

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’

Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals. Mike Pence called on Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

With a Series of Actions, Biden Races to Constrain Trump

The president has issued policy decisions in a number of areas in the final days of his term to cement his agenda, including environmental justice, prison reform and immigration.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Sources: Chelsea lead race to sign Naomi Girma

Chelsea are leading the race to sign San Diego Wave centre-back Naomi Girma, while Arsenal and Lyon are also interested in the United States women's national team star, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Trump’s ‘energy tsar’ says US will lose ‘AI arms race’ without fossil fuels

Doug Burgum claims American reliance on renewable energy will hinder national security and boost China

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Isak in 'red-hot form' - but have Newcastle joined title race?

With Alexander Isak in "red-hot form" and Newcastle on a club record-equalling winning run, what can they achieve this season?

BBC News - Jan. 15

Ossoff braces for expensive, marquee Georgia Senate race

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's first reelection bid, set to be a marquee 2026 Senate race, has both parties sharpening their knives. The GOP sees his seat as one of the best opportunities to ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Forest in title race, says Liverpool boss Slot

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says Nottingham Forest '"deserve'" to be considered Premier League title contenders.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again

Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race

Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunner

ABC News - Jan. 12

Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires

Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

China is winning the race for green supremacy

The west needs to co-operate, cautiously, with Beijing in the renewable energy trade

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Santa Anita racing ppd., track used for fire relief

A flare-up of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend.

ESPN - Jan. 11

DOJ reveals violent details behind Tulsa race massacre

The Justice Department released an extensive report looking into one of the most destructive racial massacres in U.S. history.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China

Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

‘I think there is life there. Today’: the race to put a human on Mars – in pictures

Ever since the first fuzzy images of its surface were captured in 1964, Mars has sparked imaginations worldwide. As Nasa publishes its photographic archives of the red planet, will Elon Musk’s wild ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

The race to stop ‘predatory marriage’ in old age

Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s will

Financial Times - Jan. 11

Justice Department finds Tulsa Race Massacre was ‘systemic’ and ‘coordinated’

The Department of Justice found in a newly released report that though the Tulsa Race Massacre was a “systematic” and “coordinated” attack that transcended mere mob violence, any legal ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Glasgow beat Racing to seal Champions Cup knockout spot

Glasgow Warriors book their spot in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup with a clinical destruction of Racing 92 at Scotstoun.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria

Saudi Arabia and others are overlooking the new leadership’s jihadist past, hoping to gain an advantage on rivals in the strategically positioned country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

NHL Awards Watch: MVP race tightens, adds more contenders

At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up?

ESPN - Jan. 10

EMILY's List makes endorsement in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

EMILY’s List, a major political group that looks to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights, announced Thursday that it’s endorsing Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

5 things to watch ahead of DNC's first leadership race forum

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host four candidate forums this month as the party looks to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison. Eight candidates are running to take the helm of ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Nuclear energy groups race to develop ‘microreactors’

Companies vie to create small plants for deployment to sites from data centres to oil platforms

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends

Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

These defense and aerospace stocks may reap the benefits of the hypersonic-missile race

Defense company Kratos and subcontractors Rocket Labs and Leidos are involved in a five-year, $1.45 billion U.S. government contract for testing hypersonic missiles.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

NASCAR drivers at the Chili Bowl: Here is who's racing at the 2025 Nationals in Tulsa

The cars are built. The decals have been applied. Preparations are done. All that’s left is the biggest dirt midget car event in the world. The 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals are here. Held every year ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed

Jonathan Bailey, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are all recognised at the Oscars precursor.

BBC News - Jan. 8

SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Frost backs Hogg in DNC vice chair race

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Wednesday, referring to the candidate as a generational changemaker. “I was there days after ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

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