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This 79-year-old lost her home in the California wildfires. 'I hope to live long enough to see it rebuilt'
Karen Bagnard lost her home of more than 50 years in Altadena, California, to the area's devastating wildfires. Now, she hopes to rebuild.CNBC - 11h -
Claes Bang: ‘I think I have more of a sense of humour in English than I do in Danish’
The actor on saying yes to everything except pornography, working with ‘sweet’ Mick Jagger and why he wants to play a detective like Humphrey Bogart. What do you think is the dark “thing ” ...The Guardian - 3d -
'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.BBC News - 5d -
'I was born in a concentration camp'
A Holocaust survivor has said her mother feared the day she gave birth would be her "last on earth".BBC News - 6d -
After being dumped at 58, I realized I was not equipped for the grief
The silence around my family’s collective trauma did nothing to prepare me for marriage – or divorce. I’m imagining myself teaching a class on grief.. “This,” I tell my young students, “is how you ...The Guardian - 6d -
I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.
Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
‘I Didn’t Just Want to Hear Her Story — I Wanted to Be in It’
When Rema Matevosyan and Bessie Schwarz were set up for work, they discovered they had more in common than A.I., including an address.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
The Kind of Pain I Wanted
To get out of my head and be more in the moment, I turned to bondage.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
‘I was a multimillionaire, I had a beautiful girlfriend, I was unhappy’: the ups and downs of a supertrader
Gary Stevenson grew up poor, got rich in the City – then found himself wrestling with depression. Now he says he’s the only person on the left who really understands the British economy – and the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
New wildfires erupt in Southern California
Fire crews are still battling multiple wildfires across Southern California, including the Hughes Fire which broke out Wednesday and has already torched more than 10,000 acres and forced tens of ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'
Pensioners who lost winter fuel money after government changes tell the BBC the last few months have been a struggle.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Am I liable for tax if I sell unwanted goods online?
I’m decluttering and using an online selling service to make moneyFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
'I got £955 from a Child Trust Fund I didn't know I had'
Latonya Skye-Paterson discovers she is one of thousands of people with money to claim on turning 18.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Architectural losses from the L.A. wildfires
Thousands of structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires, including some architectural and historic landmarks. "Sunday Morning" looks at some of the treasures lost.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
How Wildfires Came for Southern California
Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
I Fought Wildfires in California. Trump Will Make the Problem Worse.
Instead of addressing staffing shortages on the lands the federal government manages, Republicans have proposed making them worse.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - 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 -
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 -
Tens of thousands displaced from wildfires
Thousands of people in California are rushing to find a place to sleep after mass evacuations and homes were destroyed. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Congress braces for California wildfire fallout
House lawmakers are bracing for what could be a contentious battle over emergency spending in the wake of the wildfires that are tearing through Southern California — an unprecedented disaster ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
The Evolving (and Inexact) Science of Wildfire Evacuation
As extreme wildfires become the new norm, scientists are trying to crack how to save lives.Wired - Jan. 10 -
‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims
Death toll rises to 10 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fire. California wildfires – live updates Californians: have you been affected by the ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Experience: I found treasures in a shipwreck
The sand swirled, and cleared. A flash of gold appeared and my heart leapt. I was 10 when I went on my first archaeological dig. I’d been exploring a clay pit near Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
See how large the California wildfires are
See how large the wildfires have become. The Palisades Fire is already larger than the land size of Providence, Rhode Island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
How to donate to LA wildfire relief
A swarm of winter wildfires ravaged America's most heavily-populated county to start 2025, scorching cars, banks, bungalows and multi-million dollar mansions.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
MAGA Is Blaming DEI for the California Wildfires
Rather than months without rain or the effects of climate change, figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. are pointing to a familiar scapegoat as entire neighborhoods burn.Wired - Jan. 9 -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
I chose to be childfree. I didn’t think I was choosing isolation, too
I’ll never stop trying, but parents and childfree people both have to work hard to maintain a community. We’d been riding our mountain bikes and chatting for a solid half-hour when my friend ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
WATCH: Wildfire scientist on cause of Southern California wildfires
Wildfire scientist and fire ecologist Chad Hanson discusses the factors that led to the historic and devastating Southern California wildfires and how climate change played a role.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
How to help victims of LA wildfires
The Red Cross Cross and Salvation Army are already mobilizing to help victims.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Wildfires in Southern California
Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Evacuee describes Los Angeles wildfires
Sue Kohl, an evacuee of the Palisades Fire, joined CBS News Los Angeles to describe the fire and what she saw as she escaped for safety.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
‘How long can I stay?’ Families tell of last-minute escape from California wildfire
By the time Jon Oei’'s family drove toward the ocean, it was dark and the power was out: ‘There were no lights, and everything was on fire’. Live coverage: Pacific Palisades fire doubles in ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Vikings' O'Connell: 'This is where I want to be'
Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
‘I laughed, I cried, I reflected on many things’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2024
From the mullets in Love Lies Bleeding and the bonkers body horror of The Substance to the tender humanism of Crossing, there was something for all tastes in 2024. Our readers share their ...The Guardian - Jan. 6