State of Emergency Expands As Western Fires Spread

California beach paradise turns into inferno as Palisades Fire spreads

The Palisades Fire has exploded in size and is burning entire communities to the ground. At least 30,000 residents evacuated in the affluent community of Pacific Palisades. CBS News Los Angeles' ...

CBS News - 6d

Eaton Fire takes over entire Altadena blocks as flames spread

The Eaton Fire continues to grow in Altadena, California, as firefighters attempt to save homes and stop the fire's spread. CBS News Los Angeles' Joy Benedict is following the fire.

CBS News - 6d

NHL Power Rankings: Kings becoming royal pain for Western Conference contenders

The Kings are asserting themselves in the West

CBS Sports - 6d

Vay expands its teledriving car service in Las Vegas

Vay is launching is expanding its teledriving car service, an Uber-like service where your car is driven by someone in a remote location.

VentureBeat - 6d

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 - 6d

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 executive

Financial Times - 6d

Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich

The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.

BBC News - 6d

Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as destructive Southern California fires rage

Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for the Pacific Palisades after a massive wildfire erupted on Tuesday, quickly growing to engulf more than 2,900 acres and forcing tens of ...

CBS News - 6d

China expands ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme to rice cookers and microwaves

Beijing unveils $11bn in subsidies to trade in appliances amid concern over weak economic momentum

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Chinese airlines rush into Europe as western carriers retreat

Ability to keep flying over Russia helps three big state-owned carriers undercut European rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Strong winds fuel rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California

A combination of hurricane-force winds and dry vegetation is fueling wildfires that are rapidly spreading in Southern California. Thousands have had to evacuate, some forced to abandon their cars ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump’s America First becomes America expands

President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Biden expands wind and solar tax credit to nuclear, hydropower, geothermal energy

The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a guidance that expands a tax credit that has historically applied only to wind and solar power to a range of other energy technologies. Under a new ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Netgear brings WiFi 7 to Orbi and expands Armor network security service

Netgear announced its Orbi 870 Series Mesh System, the latest in its portfolio of mesh networking systems to upgrade to WiFi7 for home networking.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Deadly earthquake shakes Tibet region of western China near Mount Everest

A deadly earthquake struck near the city of Shigatse in Tibet region and was felt in neighboring Nepal and India. The epicenter was in a remote high-altitude region about 50 miles northeast of ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Western investors ‘stupid’ to shun arms industry, says Nato official

Rob Bauer calls on banks, pension funds and rating agencies to change outdated policies in face of rising threats

Financial Times - Jan. 7

1 person killed in large avalanche in western Wyoming backcountry

An avalanche killed one skier and injured another after the group they were in triggered the large snowslide while ascending a mountain in western Wyoming.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Can margins expand even more?

And consumer credit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?

The insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.

The Hill - Jan. 5

San Diego State vs. Boise State live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Broncos host the Aztecs on CBS Saturday

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Baylor vs. Iowa State live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Cyclones and Bears are facing off in a Big 12 battle to begin 2025

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Where the next financial crisis could emerge

As the IMF has warned, the rise and rise of private credit brings systemic risks

Financial Times - Jan. 4

How filmmakers and actors in Asia and the Asian diaspora are expanding representation

It’s vastly different to work as an Asian actor in North American hubs such as Toronto, Los Angeles and New York — than in those in Asia, including Hong Kong and Taipei

ABC News - Jan. 3

Day: Expanded CFP gave OSU chance 'to peak'

Coach Ryan Day said the expanded College Football Playoff has given Ohio State the chance "to peak" ahead of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic against Texas on Jan. 10, with a trip to the national ...

ESPN - Jan. 3

Jordan Lauton earns Western United win – and red card – with bicycle kick

Acrobatic goal seals dramatic comeback at Perth Glory Lauton gets second yellow for celebrating last-gasp goal Jordan Lauton earned a remarkable 3-2 comeback win for Western United at Perth ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

NWSL expanding to Denver after 'record-setting' fee agreed

The National Women's Soccer League knows the location of its 16th team in the competition, according to reports in the United States.The Athletic and Sportico have shared that the league's newest ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Flyers & Maple Leafs Emerging As Potential Trade Partners

These Flyers forwards could get the attention of the Maple Leafs.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Notre Dame vs. Penn State odds: 2025 Orange Bowl spread, preview for College Football Playoff semifinal game

The Fighting Irish and Nittany Lions will meet with a spot in the national championship game on the line

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Lego's Animal Crossing Series Expands With Three New Sets

Animal Crossing fans can add to their Lego collection with three new sets featuring a total of seven villagers to invite to their brick-built towns. The trio of new sets includes the iconic Able ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Details emerge about New Orleans attacker's military history

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the man who rammed a truck into a crowd of people on New Orleans' popular Bourbon Street, served in the U.S. military and was deployed for 11 months to Afghanistan, an Army ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Advancetrack expands to Australia, New Zealand

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2