Largest California wildfires still less than 50% contained, but conditions improving
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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 - 3d -
These are the conditions fueling the Los Angeles wildfires: What to know
Strong Santa Ana winds, a dry winter and low humidity are some of the conditions that have been fueling the Los Angeles-area wildfires for the past week, destroying numerous structures, causing ...The Hill - 4d -
Biden: 'We've still got a long way to go' to combat California wildfires
President Biden and Vice President Harris received a briefing on the ongoing efforts to combat the devastating wildfires in California. President Biden pledged additional federal support but ...NBC News - 6d -
WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home
About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.ABC News - 6d -
Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years
Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Aerial view shows California wildfires still burning out of control
KNBC helicopter reporter Julia Deng surveys the leading edge of the Palisades Fire as it continues to spread. The fire remains at zero percent containment.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Shares of California utility Edison International drop more than 10% as wildfires rage
Fear and uncertainty surrounding the wildfires in California appear to be weighing on shares of Edison International, whose Southern California Edison is the power utility for the areas directly ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Windy conditions may be improving near Eaton Fire
Wind conditions appear to be improving near Altadena, California, where the Eaton Fire has been spreading. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict breaks down the latest.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Al Roker warns of 'explosively dangerous conditions' as California wildfires spread
NBC News' Al Roker takes a look at the latest forecast for California as wildfires spread in what could be "explosively dangerous conditions" in the coming hours.NBC News - Jan. 8
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David Lynch, director of 'Blue Velvet' and 'Twin Peaks,' dies at 78
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David Lynch Dead: ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’ Director Was 78
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Film director David Lynch dies at 78, family says
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California wildfires devastate working-class families, destroying homes and livelihoods
Lower-wage workers in some of the homes and businesses ravaged by fires are scrambling to find housing and jobs with little to fall back on.NBC News - 18m