Living Through the Fires, and Covering Them
New York Times reporters have been writing personal portraits about the fires in the California Today newsletter. Here is a collection of their dispatches on what the disaster means to them, and to Los Angeles.
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Fire tears through tents at India's mega Hindu festival but causes no injuries
A fire has torn through at least 18 temporary tents at a massive Hindu festival thronged by millions of people in India’s northern Prayagraj cityABC News - 1d -
Australian Open 2025: Zverev and Sabalenka safely through on day one – live
Updates from the first day of action at Melbourne Park Any thoughts? Share them with Daniel via email Talking of Andreeeva, here she is talking to Tumaini Carayol.. I can’t wait to see how ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Watch: Key moments of the LA fires and the struggle to contain them
Multiple fires are still burning in LA, as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
For TV reporters covering fires in L.A., the tragedy gets personal
Journalists telling the fire story to the nation are keeping emotions in check as they deal with the massive losses, and requests to check if friends' homes are still standing.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
Victims search through the rubble as thousands of homes destroyed in Eaton Fire
Officials say between 4,000 and 5,000 homes have been destroyed in California's Eaton Fire, with the number expected to rise. The fire, which is in and around Pasadena, is still 0% contained.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Fire official gives update as deadly wildfires rage through L.A. area
Los Angeles Fire Department public information officer Captain Adam Van Gerpen speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the latest in the fight to control the raging wildfires burning through the L.A. area.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
UK weather: Met Office issues fresh yellow weather warnings covering much of UK – live
Warning for snow and ice in place across most of south-west, north-west and West Midlands in England, Wales, western and northern Scotland and Northern Ireland. How you have been affected by ...The Guardian - Jan. 6
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Biden in Final Hours Pardons Cheney, Fauci and Milley to Thwart Reprisals
Acting on the day he leaves office, President Biden used his executive clemency power to protect people targeted by his incoming successor, Donald J. Trump, who has vowed “retribution.”The New York Times - 20m -
Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders
The incoming president’s team said he would take unilateral action on a variety of fronts during his first hours in office, including 10 executive orders cracking down on immigration and immigrants.The New York Times - 39m -
Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power
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Trump Takes Office, and the TikTok Roller Coaster
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Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.The New York Times - 5h
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Trump inauguration live updates: Biden tells Trumps 'welcome home,' leaves letter
Donald Trump will take the presidential oath for a second time at noon.ABC News - 6m -
Biden preemptively pardons Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley and Jan. 6 committee members
With just hours left of his presidency, Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House Jan. 6 committee.ABC News - 7m -
Trump will rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders
During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."ABC News - 8m -
L.A. area braces for more high winds and heightened wildfire risk
The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.CBS News - 9m -
Trump to order 'national energy emergency,' as part of executive actions
President Trump will order a "national energy emergency" and issue orders aimed at the elimination of federal DEI programs as part of a slew of executive actions Monday.ABC News - 9m