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Cannabis companies say DEA has closed mind against a less-dangerous pot ranking
Advocates accuse Drug Enforcement Administration of blocking the reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
What are Santa Ana winds and how are they fuelling the wildfires?
What's behind the Santa Ana winds and why are they so destructive?BBC News - Jan. 8 -
LA official on California wildfires: This is a public safety emergency
Los Angeles councilmember, Traci Park, who represents one of the areas under siege from the intense wildfires, joins TODAY to share an update and break down what people should know about the ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
FirstFT: California declares state of emergency as wildfires rage
Also in today’s newsletter, Facebook ends third-party fact-checking, and analysts turn on Citi’s chief executiveFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire
A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Pacific Palisades Evacuees Describe Escape From Wildfire
Cars clogged scenic Sunset Boulevard and headed away from the Palisades, a seaside neighborhood on the west side of Los Angeles.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year
Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.The New York Times - 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 -
Dangerous winds fueling California wildfires
NBC News' Chase Cain reports on the heavy smoke seen over Pacific Palisades, Calif., while meteorologist Bill Karins details the path of the strong winds.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields
Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Deadly winter storm creates dangerous conditions in parts of the U.S.
Ice and snow has created dangerous road conditions across parts of the U.S. At least five people have died in the winter storm, which has also wreaked havoc at airports. CBS News' Rob Marciano has ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
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US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll
Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spendingFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Where fire danger is heightened due to dry weather
Parts of Southern California will be threatened with increased fire danger again in the coming days.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
3-year-old dies, raising death toll in Honolulu fireworks explosion to 4
A 3-year-old boy has died of injuries in the massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year's Eve.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
‘Sandwich carers’ suffer long mental health toll, study finds
Research increases scrutiny over levels of state support for adults who look after children and elderly relativesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Dangerous weather conditions in U.S. as snow blankets several states
Snow is blanketing several states in the Midwest and the East as frigid temperatures contribute to dangerous driving conditions across the U.S. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from Clayton, Missouri, and ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6
Prosecutors say the death toll in the attack on a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg last month has risen to six as a woman succumbed to her injuriesABC News - Jan. 6 -
Dangerous winter storm prompts rare snow emergency in DC
A massive winter storm unleashed mayhem on the roads in the Midwest with dangerous snow and ice in states including Missouri and Kansas. Now blizzard conditions are threatening the East Coast. ...NBC News - Jan. 6 -
How Scammers Could Cheat NYC’s Congestion Pricing Tolls
Drivers who obscure their plates or otherwise circumvent paying tolls already cost the city’s mass transit system millions of dollars.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Rams rest starters. Their reward? The most dangerous wild-card foe
The Rams had something to gain in Week 18, but opted to sit Matthew Stafford.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
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Winter Storm Blair: What to know about ‘dangerous’ weather making way across US
Winter Storm Blair is headed to impact much of the central and eastern United States late Sunday. Blizzard conditions are likely for some areas and ice storms and heavy snow are expected in others, ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Global Mining's Dangerous New Reality: Guns, Hostages, Arrests
Mineral and metal mines in the developing world are caught up in tensions over profits, and host countries are increasingly using force to get a bigger share.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safeABC News - Jan. 4 -
Wildfire Smoke Is Even More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew
Smoke exposure, researchers have found, raises the risk of dementia, poor mental health, fertility problems, and neurodegenerative diseases.Wired - Jan. 4 -
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The stock market has entered the danger zone. How one strategist recommends piloting around it.
The next few weeks are likely to be volatile, prompting more risk asset weaknessMarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
This will be the year of investing dangerously
Investors have no clue what the returning President Trump will actually doFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
The New Formula Behind a Dangerous College Basketball Team
After winning four national titles at Northwest Missouri State, Ben McCollum has found immediate success at Drake.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Barcelona in danger of losing Dani Olmo, MLS transfer & trade watch & a transfer edition of Rápido Reactions
Christian and Alexis break down Barcelona’s current registration issues with Dani Olmo and why it may result in him leaving the club. Then, Christian and Alexis recap all the MLS offseason news ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business
Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nationFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Death toll in New Orleans truck attack up to 15, law enforcement still at driver's Airbnb
The death toll from Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15 as investigators learn more about the driver who plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd. Officials believe the driver was not ...CBS News - Jan. 1