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Their homes remain standing, but these L.A. wildfire victims still might lose them

Survivors of the L.A.-area fires whose homes are still standing face ballooning smoke remediation costs but don't know how much their insurance companies will cover.

NBC News - 2d

L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement

The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.

The New York Times - 1d

Oceanographers study the impact of toxic ash from the L.A. wildfires

By coincidence, a Scripps Institute of Oceanography research ship pulled up to Los Angeles as the deadly wildfires were burning thousands of homes, incinerating plastic, paint, asbestos and car ...

CBS News - 1d

L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison over Eaton Fire

The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.

The New York Times - 14h

Toxic ash from L.A. wildfires could impact fish, marine life

After the deadly Los Angeles area wildfires, there's growing concern about the nearby marine ecosystems. The ash and runoff from the fires settled over the Pacific Ocean for up to 100 miles. CBS ...

CBS News - 9h

WATCH: Mike Eruzione wears Johnny Gaudreau jersey in electric USA vs. Canada pregame atmosphere

The American fans returned the favor after "The Star-Spangled Banner" was booed in Montreal

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Beatings, torture and electric shocks: freed scam compound workers allege horrific abuse

Lured by the promise of well-paying jobs in Southeast Asia, thousands instead allegedly end up enslaved in jail-like compounds and forced to carry out online scams. “The Chinese would shock me with ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project

NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Blake Lively, Sarah Michelle Gellar and others remember Michelle Trachtenberg: 'She was electricity'

Blake Lively, Sarah Michelle Gellar and other Hollywood figures are paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg, who died at 39.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26

Canadian premier says he will cut off electricity exports to US 'with a smile on my face'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he is prepared to cut off electricity exports to the U.S. if President Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods go through. “If they want to try to ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump tariffs will raise gasoline and electricity prices in the U.S., Canada energy minister says

Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said tariffs are a "lose, lose proposition" for the U.S. and Canada.

CNBC - 1d

Aarke Coffee System Review: Shiny and Chrome

This shiny coffee maker and grinder arrives with an innovative autogrind feature pretty much unheard of in drip coffee.

Wired - Feb. 19

The Best Mesh Routers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Wired - Feb. 19

8 Best Projectors According to Our Reviewers (2025)

Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.

Wired - Feb. 20

The Best Meat Subscription Boxes, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Get grass-fed beef, pastured pork, and free-range chicken delivered to your door no matter where you live.

Wired - Feb. 21

Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

Wired - Feb. 23

Monster Hunter Wilds Review - New Frontier

I thought I would miss the Wirebug from 2021's Monster Hunter Rise. Not just because of the verticality and fluidity it introduced to traversal, but also because of its vital role in ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

9 Best MagSafe Wallets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These convenient and slim magnetic wallets stick to the back of your smartphone.

Wired - Feb. 24

Alien: Rogue Incursion Review - Joy Division

Last spring, I flew to Thailand to visit the set of Alien: Earth, the upcoming FX and Hulu TV series based on Ridley Scott's beloved series. As a horror fan, it was incredible to place myself in ...

GameSpot - Feb. 24

Motorola Moto G Power 2025 Review: Nearly There

Motorola’s newest budget phone retains many of the hallmarks of its excellent predecessor but regresses on performance.

Wired - Feb. 25

Book Review: ‘Right-Wing Women,’ by Andrea Dworkin

In a newly reissued 1983 book, the radical feminist Andrea Dworkin argued that conservative women understood the reality of male domination.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

8 Best Toaster Ovens (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Toaster ovens are the Swiss Army knives of the modern kitchen. Our top pick could replace your full-size oven.

Wired - Feb. 26

NFL and its competition committee reviewing overtime rules

The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin toss

ABC News - Feb. 26

Apple iPhone 16e Review: Questionable Value

Apple’s latest $599 iPhone isn’t the best bang for your buck.

Wired - Feb. 27

Ban degrading and violent online porn, review proposes

A government-commissioned review will call for content showing women being choked during sex to be illegal.

BBC News - 6d

11 Best Computer Speakers (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget.

Wired - 6d

The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their simple interface, good battery life, and tendency for steep discounts make them solid wallet-friendly Android smartphones.

Wired - 6d

8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $150 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

Wired - 5d

Best iPad Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

These are some of our favorite stands, cases, keyboards, and styli, no matter which Apple tablet you have.

Wired - 5d

Ex-Tory MP to lead review of Islamophobia definition

Dominic Grieve is to lead a new working group, following a rise in incidents of anti-Muslim hatred.

BBC News - 5d

Nord, Liverpool: ‘It’s very much a win’ - restaurant review

If chefs were footballers, Nord’s Daniel Heffy would be in a league of his own. Nord , 100 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9QJ. Snacks £6.50-£11; small plates 315.50-£27, large plates £20-£36 , ...

The Guardian - 5d

Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra Review: Photography Focus

Not much is new with Xiaomi's latest flagship phones, but I still love the quad-lens camera on the Ultra.

Wired - 3d

Sources: Manfred reviewing bid to reinstate Rose

Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Pete Rose's family to have MLB's all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list, multiple sources ...

ESPN - 3d

Mustard Made Lowdown Locker Review: Stylish Storage

The more storage, the better, and this locker looks as good as it performs.

Wired - 3d

Tonal 2 Review: Smarter Strength Training

If you're all-in on digital weight training, you'll want to splurge on this fancy slab for sweating.

Wired - 2d

Split Fiction Review - It Takes Pew Pew

Unfortunately for me, Split Fiction is the type of game you feel utterly compelled to tell your friends about. It's the type of game that will have you setting your controller aside to wipe away ...

GameSpot - 1d

With Love, Meghan review – toe-curlingly unlovable TV

The Duchess of Sussex’s tone-deaf lifestyle show vibrates with vacuous joylessness – and is packed with useless information that will take a long, long time to remove from your head. It begins with ...

The Guardian - 1d

The 29 Best Energy Drinks, Tested and Reviewed (2025)

The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.

Wired - 1d

Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 18

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists

Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19

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