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LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response
Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Skate for LA Strong rosters: Justin Bieber, Steve Carrell headline players in benefit for wildfire victims
Hollywood stars and NHL legends will be raising money for LA wildfire victimsCBS Sports - Feb. 22 -
Newsom requests nearly $40 billion in disaster aid following Los Angeles wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) sent a letter to members of Congress requesting nearly $40 billion in funding to rebuild communities after wildfires devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
A new photo project with work from Sofia Coppola, Jack Antonoff and more raises money for wildfire victims.
The deer look pensive, almost like they know what's coming.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
L.A. fire captain who fought California wildfires to attend joint address to Congress
Palisades and Eaton fire survivors still need help. That's the message California Sen. Alex Padilla hopes to send to Congress next week at President Donald Trump's first joint address.NBC News - 4d -
Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires
Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.The Hill - 1d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Cleveland State defeats Detroit Mercy 73-65
Led by Tahj Staveskie's 22 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 73-65ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Alabama State hosts Matthews and Florida A&M
Florida A&M Rattlers (12-12, 9-4 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (12-14, 8-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.
It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - Feb. 25 -
King Charles invites Trump to UK for a state visit
King Charles III has invited President Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the president during their meeting Thursday in Washington. Starmer ...The Hill - 4d -
DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s initiative to dramatically slash the federal workforce is increasingly having a political ripple effect at the state level.NBC News - 4d -
Alcorn State hosts Bush and Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M visits the Alcorn State Braves after Braelon Bush scored 24 points in the Panthers' 64-56 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsABC News - 3d -
Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...CBS News - 3d -
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60
Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60ABC News - 1d -
The state of the union under Trump is ... definitely not strong
President Trump faces a challenge in his speech to Congress, as he must address the shaky state of the nation, rising inflation, and his controversial economic policies, while also trying to rally ...The Hill - 1d -
Russian state propagandists overjoyed at Anora’s Oscar triumph
The film’s five Academy Awards seen as act of normalisation by commentators in country still persecuting critics of its war on Ukraine. • Anora dominates the Oscars as Mikey Madison named best ...The Guardian - 1d -
9 states report measles cases as outbreaks grow
One of the most contagious viruses in the world is spreading around the United States. So far in 2025 there have been three distinct measles outbreaks and at least 164 cases reported to the Centers ...The Hill - 2h -
Swiss Re expects L.A. wildfires to cost the global insurance industry $40 billion, making them the costliest U.S. fires ever
Swiss Re said that its losses from the Los Angeles wildfires would come in under $700 million and that it had no plans to “pull back” from California.MarketWatch - 5d -
Taylor has 23 points and South Carolina State takes down Delaware State 94-88 in OT
Led by Mitchel Taylor's 23 points, the South Carolina State Bulldogs defeated the Delaware State Hornets 94-88 in overtimeABC News - Feb. 22 -
No. 8 UNC, No. 9 NC State, No. 16 Duke vying to give state's 'Triangle' region 3 NCAA host sites
No. 8 North Carolina, No. 9 NABC News - 5d -
Wright State vs. Cleveland State odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 27 best bets by model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Cleveland State Vikings vs. Wright State Raiders on Thursday nightCBS Sports - 4d -
South Carolina State hosts Norfolk State following Croskey's 20-point game
Norfolk State Spartans (20-8, 10-1 MEAC) at South Carolina State Bulldogs (15-12, 8-3 MEAC) Orangeburg, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -1.5; over/under is ...ABC News - 3d -
Murray State Racers square off against the Southern Illinois Salukis
Southern Illinois Salukis (12-15, 7-9 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (13-14, 7-9 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Racers -1.5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
UCF faces Oklahoma State on 4-game road skid
UCF Knights (13-12, 4-10 Big 12) at Oklahoma State Cowboys (12-13, 4-10 Big 12) Stillwater, Oklahoma; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -2.5; over/under is 160.5 BOTTOM LINE: ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Arkansas State hosts South Alabama after Dunning's 34-point showing
South Alabama visits the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 34 points in the Jaguars' 70-65 overtime win against the Texas State BobcatsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State
Texas coach Steve Sarkisian isn't citing the transfer portal and tampering like some of his colleagues, but instead blaming the workload his players have endured in two College Football Playoff runs.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison
Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDF. An Australian member of Islamic State who was ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Gherezgher has 17, Northern Kentucky defeats Wright State 80-76
Led by Dan Gherezgher Jr.'s 17 points, the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated the Wright State Raiders 80-76ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Daylight saving time 2025: These states are trying to 'lock the clocks'
In more than half the country, lawmakers have introduced bills to stop changing the clocks twice a year — what's happening in your state?The Hill - Feb. 22 -
This country is the No. 1 solo travel destination for 2025—it's not the United States
The Kensington report ranked the countries based on responses from "affluent" travelers on several surveys.CNBC - Feb. 22 -
Hamilton scores 24, Georgia State beats Old Dominion 76-70
Led by Jelani Hamilton's 24 points, the Georgia State Panthers defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 76-70ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Beware of text messages about unpaid tolls, FBI and state authorities warn
Drivers should be on the lookout for scam text messages warning of an unpaid road toll bill, according to recent warnings from authorities.The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.
The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Agencies push back on Musk email, including FBI, Pentagon, State, Intel
Several federal agencies have advised employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week or risk losing their jobs. The email ...The Hill - Feb. 23