WATCH: Search for answers continues in California wildfires

California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment

About 13 million people are under flood watches across California, where heavy rain is expected to produce flooding, mudslides and debris flows through Wednesday.

NBC News - 1d

California's Palisades and Eaton fires are fully contained as recovery continues

After nearly a month, the two biggest wildfires in Los Angeles County are 100% contained. Kenny Choi reports on what the recovery efforts look like now.

CBS News - 3d

California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force winds. As Los Angeles grapples with the aftermath of the devastating fires that ...

The Guardian - 4d

Intel’s CEO Search Continues as Revenue Drops

After its worst annual performance in decades, the chipmaker faces investor questions about its strategy and leadership.

Inc. - 6d

Tribute to firefighters battling the California wildfires

For the past three weeks, we've been watching as firefighters from all over the country join their colleagues in Southern California to battle the wildfires. As residents ran away from the flames, ...

CBS News - Jan. 27

'I spent 30 years searching for secret to happiness - the answer isn't what I thought'

Prompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution

BBC News - Jan. 26

Watch live: Trump speaks during trip to California wildfire zone

President Trump on Friday is planning to tour a neighborhood in Pacific Palisades, Calif., which was ravaged in the ongoing wildfires in and around Los Angeles, before making public remarks later ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Hughes Fire 36% contained as California crews continue fight

Southern California continues to battle ongoing wildfires that have killed at least 28 people. Fire crews have made progress in their fight against the Hughes Fire, which has burned more than ...

CBS News - 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

This New AI Search Engine Has a Gimmick: Humans Answering Questions

A new AI-powered search engine called Pearl is launching today, with an unusual pitch: It promises to connect you with an actual human expert if the AI answer sucks. WIRED gave it a spin.

Wired - Jan. 22

Why Dumping Seawater on Blazes Isn’t the Answer to California’s Wildfire Problem

Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort.

Wired - Jan. 18

As the Los Angeles Wildfires Continue, Restaurants Rise Up

Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

A timeline of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as they continue to burn

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

ABC News - Jan. 17

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

New dangerous concerns in California as wildfires continue raging

Some Los Angeles area homes are suffering from landslides as the water supply compromises some residential foundations in California. This comes as more concerns emerge over toxic chemicals, and as ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

WATCH: Timeline: How the deadly California wildfires unfolded

Analysts say the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, which started on Jan. 7, together are on track to be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history by cost.

ABC News - Jan. 17

Southern California containment efforts continue today as winds weaken

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue to burn in California today. Here are the latest updates.

CBS News - Jan. 16

You’ve always wondered, here’s the answer: do dogs actually watch TV?

You may have noticed your pooch gazing at the screen or seen pets on TikTok reacting to films. Here’s what science says – including what they like to watch. If you’re a dog owner, chances are you ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Scotland's papers: Israel ceasefire and search for sisters continues

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

Signs of progress as firefighters continue to battle wildfires

Fire officials said that for the first time since the wildfire emergency began eight days ago in Southern California, there has been no significant growth in the fires. As winds diminished, more ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires

Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 13

Missing Briton’s belongings found in Dolomites as rescuers continue search

Italy’s Alpine cliff and cave rescue corps find items belonging to Aziz Ziriat as search continues. Items belonging to a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since New Year’s Day ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

California fires: 16 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise. Los Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and images Weather forecasters ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Friend of British hiker missing in Italy voices ‘acceptance’ as search continues

Joe Stone says authorities ‘trying everything’ to find Aziz Ziriat after body of Sam Harris discovered on Wednesday. A close friend of a British hiker who has been missing in the Dolomites since ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

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

Death toll grows in Southern California as fires continue to rage

At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed as several fires continue to rage in the Los Angeles area. Winds appear to be slowing down, but the weather forecast may change in the following days. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Watch: White House holds briefing as wildfires ravage Southern California

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell briefed reporters Friday afternoon, as wildfires continue to devastate ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Watch live: Biden gives remarks on combating California wildfires

President Biden will give remarks Friday morning about the federal response to the wildfires that continue to devastate the Los Angeles region. The fires have killed at least 10 people and burned ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

How Watch Duty Keeps Up With the California Wildfires

While the destructive Los Angeles fires rage, all eyes have turned to the app that lets you track them. WIRED spoke with Watch Duty founder John Mills about how the platform has met the moment.

Wired - Jan. 10

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

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

Breaking down the Jets general manager candidates as their search continues

This won’t be quick. The Jets plan to hold a thorough search for their next general manager.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

WATCH: California wildfires seen from bird's-eye view

The multiple blazes in the Los Angeles area were witnessed from a helicopter flying above.

ABC News - 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

California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates

Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded them. Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Wildfires in Southern California

Plus, we explain why Facebook is getting rid of fact-checking.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Flames spread in California community as wildfires continue to burn around Los Angeles

KCAL News' Joy Benedict reports on the devastating wildfires raging in the California community of Altadena.

CBS 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

WATCH: Search for answers continues in California wildfires

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