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‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violationsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Former FBI director Wray says he stepped down as Trump ‘intended to make a change’
Former FBI director Christopher Wray said he stepped down because it was clear President-elect Trump “intended to make a change” with the agency. “My decision to retire from the FBI, I have to tell ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Rahm Emanuel steps down as Japan ambassador ahead of Trump inauguration
President Biden’s ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, will leave his position in Tokyo on Monday and return to the U.S., a traditional changing of the guard ahead of the swearing-in of a new ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
There’s Still Time for Off-Season Moves, but Some M.L.B. Teams Are Steps Ahead
There are still a number of difference-making free agents on the board and likely some significant trades still to come.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood
Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid. A nun from Northern Ireland who was killed in an earthquake while she was teaching ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained
Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
L.A. officials give update on Eaton Fire
Officials provided an update on the Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County on Saturday afternoon. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited President-elect Donald Trump to ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Hershey CEO Michele Buck to Step Down in 2026
Hershey’s board has appointed a special committee to assist in the search for a new CEO.Inc. - Jan. 11 -
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Take these steps to set financial goals for your family in 2025 — and reach them
How you and your partner can make saving easier, spending harder, and teamwork second nature.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
USWNT camp moved to Florida due to L.A. fires
The United States women's national team's January training camp will now be held in Florida due to the Los Angeles wildfires, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.
The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires
Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Sources: Barça VP steps down over Nike deal
Barcelona vice president Juli Guiu has stepped down over discrepancies relating to the club's new deal with Nike, sources have confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
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Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage
Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent monthsABC News - Jan. 10 -
L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now
Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Migrant exploitation is a progressive issue. That’s why we will now take the toughest steps ever to stop it | David Lammy
Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smart. In January 1946, the foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, stared ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Clippers' Kawhi Leonard stepping away from team to be with family evacuated from L.A. wildfires, per report
As of Wednesday, 70,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate Los Angeles CountyCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
Kawhi Leonard stepping away from Clippers to be with family impacted by Los Angeles fires
Kawhi Leonard's family is safe in Los Angeles after having to evacuate due to the fires in the region this week.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires
Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Reed Sheppard's 49-point G League Debut: A turning point or temporary step amid NBA growing pains?
Sheppard fired at will Tuesday night, enjoying freedom he hadn't received as a Rockets rookieCBS Sports - Jan. 8 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
CFTC chair to step down when Trump takes office
The chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is slated to resign on Jan. 20, coinciding with President-elect Trump’s inauguration, leaving a vacancy for the federal regulatory ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Panera Brands CEO steps down; CFO to fill in as interim chief
Panera Bread’s parent company announced Tuesday that CEO Jose Dueñas is stepping down, effective immediately.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say
Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Panera Brands CEO steps down, CFO to fill in as interim chief
The restaurant company, which also includes Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee, has been attempting to go public over the last few years.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
The first step for the Democrats to win again: A party overhaul
The playbook we’ve used for decades must be discarded, and power brokers who haven’t had a big win since 2012 should not be who we look to for solutions.The Hill - Jan. 7
