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The Daily Report - LA area wildfires' impact on animals - Wednesday marked one year since devastating wildfires broke out across parts of Los Angeles. At least 31 people were killed and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Chris Ramon, President and CEO of Pasadena Humane, which provides animal care and services in the greater LA area, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss. 6H ago - 03:00

Wednesday marked one year since devastating wildfires broke out across parts of Los Angeles. At least 31 people were killed and thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed. Chris Ramon, President and CEO of Pasadena Humane, which provides animal care and services in the greater LA area, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News - Top Stories - 41 minutes ago

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces he's running for L.A. mayor a year after losing his home in the Palisades fire

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt was met with thunderous applause when he unveiled his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles during a Palisades protest on the one-year anniversary of the raging fire.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 59 minutes ago

Mayor Karen Bass discusses recovery efforts one year after the L.A. fires

Mayor Karen Bass spoke with NBC News’ Tom Llamas about the rebuilding efforts on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles fires, as residents express frustration with the slow progress.

NBC News - US News - 3 hours ago

Structures lost in Victoria bushfire as Australians swelter through intense heatwave

Bushfires have ignited on the first day of some of the worst heatwave conditions since Black Summer and authorities warn more is to come.

SBS - World - 3 hours ago

'Too late to leave': Worst fire conditions in Victoria since Black Summer disaster

Two bushfires are burning out of control in the state’s north, triggering emergency warnings and traffic closures. Keep up to date with the latest information here.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

WATCH: GTA man sent video of shots being fired at his home with demand for $500K

A video shared with CTV News shows a person firing multiple shots at a Brampton home last weekend while the homeowner, his wife and small child were inside.

CTV News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor on one-year anniversary of Palisades fire that destroyed his home

Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt filed to run for LA mayor, accusing current leaders of mismanagement and calling the fire damage "preventable."

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

L.A. marks one year since deadly and catastrophic fires

It has been one year since the Palisades and Eaton fires killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. Many residents’ efforts to rebuild have been held up by insurance, rising costs and red tape. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reconnected with families who lost their homes in the fires to see how they are doing one year later.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Abandoned and angry Palisades residents mark fire anniversary with reckoning

Thousands gathered at the burned-out town center one year after the Palisades Fire, demanding answers over evacuation failures, missing emergency response and a disaster residents say changed their...

New York Post - US News - 5 hours ago

After losing home in wildfire, reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for LA mayor

Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt

Lancaster Online - US News - 5 hours ago

Spencer Pratt announces LA mayor run on one-year anniversary of Palisades fire that destroyed his home

Former "The Hills" star Spencer Pratt filed to run for LA mayor, accusing current leaders of mismanagement and calling the fire damage "preventable."

Fox News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor -- His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

His longshot bid comes on the anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades area.

BBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Furious Palisades protesters chant, 'Fire them all,' during 'They Let Us Burn' march

Follow The Post’s live updates as community members protest and rally on the one year anniversary of the Pacific Palisades fire.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Coalition's Ukraine security guarantees include deploying troops if ceasefire is reached

After almost four years of major conflict, Ukraine has been given a series of concrete security guarantees — backed by more than 30 countries including Canada — that it can take into possible peace talks with Russia.

CBC News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt announces bid for LA mayor after losing home in Palisades fire

The former ‘The Hills’ star made the announcement on the anniversary of the devastating fire in Pacific Palisades

Independent UK - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Mayor Bass says 'people are profiting' off Palisades Fire disaster when asked about protests

The LA Mayor accused organizers of "profiting" from the demonstrations while locals are still reeling from the devastating inferno one year later.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

MusiCares Distributes $15 Million to Help Los Angeles Music Community Rebuild After Fires

MusiCares, a charity that works in partnership with the Recording Academy, and has directed $15 million toward relief following the L.A. fires.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Survivors in Palisades and Altadena mark anniversary of deadly fires with anger and mourning

A year after two of the most destructive wildfires in California history erupted, survivors commemorated the day in Altadena and Pacific Palisades with anger and remembrance.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Spencer Pratt to run for LA mayor after losing home in Palisades fire

The former ‘The Hills’ star made the announcement on the anniversary of the devastating fire in Pacific Palisades

Independent UK - Entertainment - 6 hours ago

Some Altadena Residents Living In RVs A Year After LA Wildfires -- News

On the one year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles Fires, hardly any homes have been rebuilt.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

'The Hills' Star Spencer Pratt Announces Run for LA Mayor over Palisades Fire: 'We Are Going to Expose the System'

Spencer Pratt, most known for his starring turn on the hit reality TV show "The Hills," announced his run for Mayor of Los Angeles one year after the Palisades Fire destroyed his home along with many others.

Breitbart - Politics - 6 hours ago

Complaints over insurers' handling of L.A. wildfire claims prompt a flurry of bills

Three bills were announced Wednesday to better protect consumers following complaints of insurer abuses following the January 2025 firestorms.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 hours ago

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

ALTADENA, Calif. — It is a sight Ted Koerner feared he might never see again after his house burned down: His treasured golden retriever, Daisy Mae, playing in his backyard, under the shade of his 175

The Columbian - US News - 7 hours ago

Some Altadena Residents Living In RVs A Year After LA Wildfires

On the one year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles Fires, hardly any homes have been rebuilt.

Inside Edition - US News - 7 hours ago

Spencer Pratt announces run for L.A. mayor on anniversary of Palisades fire

“We’re going to expose the system. We’re going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light,” he said.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodríguez fires general who failed to protect Maduro during US raid

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez' has sacked Javier Marcano Tábata, the embattled general whose forces failed to protect the now-captured Nicolás Maduro from a US raid in Caracas.

New York Post - World - 9 hours ago

New Minneapolis ICE shooting video shows vehicle appear to hit agent as he opened fire

A new video angle of the deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis appears to show the driver of the SUV strike the the officer with her car before he opened fire through the open window.

New York Post - US News - 9 hours ago

The Actor Awards Just Set the Oscar Race on Fire (Full List of Nominees)

The Actor Awards just set the Oscar race on fire (and Wagner Moura is getting the hose).

Newsweek - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

The Cat Who Survived the L.A. Fires — and Became an Insta Star

Lost in the Palisades blaze and mourned as gone, a Maine Coon named Aggie miraculously survived — and turned one family’s heartbreak into a viral symbol of hope. Here’s what she’s up to now.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hilary Duff's Husband Fires Back After Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic Mom Group' Essay

The 'High School Musical' actress opened up earlier this week about being excluded from her friend group of moms.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

NFL Star Suffers Severe Burns in Ranch Fire

Jordan Shipley’s family says he is in a critical but stable condition.

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Los Angeles Fire Department admits initial Palisades Fire report edited to protect leadership

LA fire chief admits Palisades Fire analysis was edited to protect department leadership from criticism in devastating California wildfire, report says.

Fox News - US News - 13 hours ago

Las Vegas Raiders fire Pete Carroll as 4 NFL head coaches lose their jobs on Monday

The Las Vegas Raiders have fired Pete Carroll after just one year. Carroll had high hopes for success, but the Raiders finished 3-14, including a 10-game losing streak.

CBC News - Sports - 14 hours ago

Tony Dungy Blasts Ravens' Decision to Fire John Harbaugh

The John Harbaugh era in Baltimore is over after 18 years, and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy is not happy about it. | Sports

Breitbart - Sports - 14 hours ago

Open Fire Food Festival to feature at Qatar International Food Festival 2026

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival returns this year with the Open Fire Food Festival, curated and presented by Steve Harvey. The t...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

John Harbaugh is fired as the Baltimore Ravens' coach after 18 seasons, including a Super Bowl win

John Harbaugh’s 18-year tenure in Baltimore included two distinct periods of success.

CTV News - Politics - 18 hours ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: Impeachment obsession returns as Democrats recycle lawfare to fire up their base

Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman threatens to impeach Trump over Venezuela operation that courts previously ruled lawful. Democrats are again promising voters equivalent of the Roman Games.

Fox News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Millions at risk of Los Angeles-style wildfires in Australia

Australia's growing suburbs are vulnerable to L.A.-style catastrophic wildfires, with 6.9 million people living on city fringes where homes adjoin flammable grasslands.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 19 hours ago

Contributor: Tech can avert catastrophic fires. What's missing is coordination

Promising solutions are scattered and underused: satellites and sensors; artificial intelligence; drones; autonomous vehicles; and new building materials.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 19 hours ago

Swiss bar in fire that left 40 dead had missed 6 years of safety checks

The Swiss bar where 40 people were killed in a fire at the New Year had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, the mayor of the ski resort of Crans-Montana said on Tuesday.

New York Post - World - 19 hours ago

Lindsey Graham Fires Assassination Warning at Iran's Ayatollahs

Widespread protests have broken out in Iran, including strikes, as anger against the regime boils over.

Newsweek - World - 22 hours ago

Europe -- Swiss ski resort bar where New Year's Eve blaze killed 40 had no fire safety inspections since 2019, authorities say

Fire safety inspections had not been carried out for several years at the bar where a blaze broke out during a New Year’s Eve party, killing 40 young peopl...

Independent.ie - World - 23 hours ago

A year after LA-area wildfires destroyed thousands of homes

A year after devastating fires in the L

Independent UK - US News - 23 hours ago

Public art project aims to reduce battery fires -- The East London Waste Authority wants to use art to highlight how batteries in bins can cause fires.

The East London Waste Authority wants to use art to highlight how batteries in bins can cause fires.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Iranian security forces fire tear gas at protesters in Tehran's Grand Bazaar

Protesters angry over Iran’s ailing economy conducted a sit-in yesterday at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces firing tear gas and...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

House committee report questions distribution of FireAid's $100 million for L.A. wildfire relief

"Out of hundreds of groups, the Committee found six organizations that allocated FireAid grants towards labor, salaries, or other related costs,” according to the report.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Iranian security officials fire tear gas at protesters staging sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar

At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Baltimore Ravens Fire Head Coach John Harbaugh After 18 Years

The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with John Harbaugh, who served as the team's head coach for 18 seasons, according to multiple reports.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Ravens fire John Harbaugh after 18 seasons as coach

The move comes after the Ravens were one of the league's most disappointing teams this season, going 8-9 and missing the playoffs after entering Week 1 as one of the Super Bowl favorites.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Baltimore Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons

The Ravens finished the regular season 8-9 after a 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, failing to make the postseason for the first time since 2021.

NBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Bitter regret': Swiss authorities admit to six-year oversight before fatal fire

Forty people - mostly teenagers - were killed in the horror blaze in the early hours of the new year, with new footage showing the risk was apparent years ago.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Gwyneth Paltrow got 'fired' from movie after her 'conscious uncoupling' divorce backlash

Gwyneth Paltrow reveals how her "conscious uncoupling" divorce from Chris Martin cost her a movie role due to negative press coverage and public backlash.

Fox News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

One year after LA fires, politicians' promises of permits appear paltry

One year later, 96% of buildings destroyed in California's devastating Eaton and Palisades fires remain undeveloped as survivors face bureaucratic delays.

Fox News - Environment - 1 day ago

Swiss officials can't explain why bar hadn't received fire safety inspection in 6 years ahead of deadly blaze

Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people dead and over 100 injured, local authorities said Tuesday.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

US, European allies to set up joint Ukraine mechanism after cease-fire

The United States and its European partners will form a U.S.-led body to oversee a future Ukraine ceasefire as part of wider security guarantees, French...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

UK and France Sign Declaration of Intent to Deploy Troops to Ukraine in Event of Ceasefire

The leaders of Britain and France signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

LAFD chief admits Palisades fire report was watered down, says it won't happen again

The admission comes more than two weeks after The Times found that the city’s review had been changed numerous times to soften language and burnish the image of the LAFD in the aftermath of the devastating fire.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

Four conditions set the scene for catastrophic fire conditions. So far, there's only two

The mercury will top 40 degrees in Sydney and Melbourne this week in the hottest weather the eastern seaboard has experienced in years.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Texas woman charged for apartment fire after allegedly burning boyfriend's clothes in BBQ pit

Texas woman allegedly burned boyfriend's clothes in barbecue pit, sparking fire that damaged 13 apartment units. Crystal Randall charged with reckless arson.

Fox News - US News - 1 day ago

'This is for the other people': Dawes hosts Eaton fire benefit with star lineup

The Los Angeles folk-rock band will present an all-star benefit concert on Wednesday at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Swiss bar where fire killed 40 hadn't been inspected in years

‘We are deeply sorry. We had no indication that the checks had not been done as requested,’ Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud told reporters

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after one season, AP sources say

The Dallas Cowboys have fired first-year defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after they allowed the most points and intercepted the fewest passes in franchise history.

One America News Network - Sports - 1 day ago

Smoke damage poses health 'risks' even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

Warning issued to residents in Northern Ireland as 'high risk' fire season continues

RESIDENTS in Northern Ireland have been urged to be vigilant over fire safety at home this month ...

Irish Post - World - 1 day ago

'Fighter' Singer-Songwriter Jon Kahn Debuts Haunting New Song One Year After Losing Home in L.A. Fires: 'Sometimes Things Need to Burn to Understand Where You Need to Be'

One year ago, Breitbart’s own Jon Kahn, the singer-songwriter behind the Trump-inspired, Billboard-topping “Fighter,” lost his home of more than 20 years | Entertainment

Breitbart - Entertainment - 1 day ago

NFL Black Monday: Pete Carroll among the coaches fired

The Raiders fired Pete Carroll on Monday after a 3-14 season and other NFL teams decided they needed new coaches too.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Sparkler candles banned by Swiss mayor after New Year's bar fire killed 40

The fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured 116.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Swiss mayor admits no safety checks at fire-hit bar for years

Swiss authorities have been scrambling to find answers as to how the tragedy occurred

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Deadly Swiss ski bar fire highlights five years of oversight failures, mayor says

Swiss officials have provided an update on the New Year’s Eve fire at a Crans-Montana ski resort which killed 40 and injured 116.Local authorities have confirmed that the Le Constellation bar...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Monster heatwave to bring scorching days, warm nights and fire risk

A wall of heat is moving from the north-west coast of Western Australia across the continent, bringing the first heatwave of the summer to Sydney and Melbourne.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 2 days ago

The first book about the L.A. fires is really about 'America's new age of disaster'

NBC’s Jacob Soboroff discusses his new book ‘Firestorm,’ a personal account of the 2025 Los Angeles fires that destroyed his childhood home in the Palisades.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

After Burn: Has Hollywood Already Forgotten the Fires?

A year since the blazes reshaped Los Angeles — physically, emotionally and culturally — much of the town seems to have moved on. Why that’s both a troubling and a hopeful sign for the future of the city.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 2 days ago

Fires, ICE Raids, Hollywood Job Apocalypse: Why All My Friends Are Leaving L.A.

From the fires to the ICE raids to the contraction of Hollywood, it was a rough 2025.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago

The Banal Spectacle of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"

Has James Cameron’s epic sci-fi series run aground?

The Nation - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Boxer, 18, dies in Switzerland fire as tributes paid to heroic teenager

All 40 victims of the New Year's Eve tragedy have now been identified, with a further 119 people injured

WalesOnline - World - 2 days ago

Former British schoolgirl confirmed dead after Swiss ski resort fire

Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, was among the last 16 victims to have been identified by police

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

British schoolgirl, 15, confirmed as victim of Swiss New Year's Day ski resort fire

Charlotte Niddam was one of 40 people killed in the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort's Constellation bar on New Year's Day

WalesOnline - World - 3 days ago

British teenager confirmed dead after Swiss bar fire - as all 40 victims are identified

It comes as Swiss authorities said all 40 of the people who died in the fire at the ski resort of Crans-Montana have now been identified.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' passes $1 billion mark worldwide

“Avatar: Fire and Ash' has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, maintaining its lead in North American theaters with an estimated $40 million in...

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 3 days ago

Investigation after eight cars set on fire in Co. Meath car park

GARDAÍ have launched an investigation after eight cars were set on fire in a car park in Co. Meat...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Swiss authorities launch criminal probe into ski bar owners over fire

Revellers from around the world were caught up in the blaze, which left 119 people injured and 40 dead

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

First victims named in Swiss bar fire that killed 40

Authorities said the bodies of all four victims had been returned to their families

Evening Standard - World - 4 days ago

Dramatic video shows firefighters racing across frozen pond to save dog that fell through ice

Dramatic footage shows firefighters crawling across ice to save a dog that had fallen through a frozen Rhode Island pond on New Year's Day.

Fox News - Environment - 5 days ago

Swiss bar fire was like 'hell': Survivors recount ski resort blaze

"Somebody was dying in front of me and I couldn’t do anything," one eyewitness recalled, describing seeing people disfigured and burning.

NBC News - World - 5 days ago

Witnesses give harrowing accounts of New Year's horror that erupted due to Swiss ski resort bar fire

Eyewitnesses described the grim and horrific scene that ensued due to the fiery blaze that erupted at a bar in Switzerland earlier this week.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

UK-educated teen missing after deadly Swiss ski resort fire

Charlotte Niddam, believed to be 15, has not been heard from since a fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Swiss bar fire: Everything we know after New Year party tragedy

Authorities are currently ‘pursuing several hypotheses’ to determine the cause of the blaze

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Mum's desperate plea to find son, 16, and nine friends missing after Swiss ski resort fire

At least 47 people dead after sparklers inside champagne bottles appeared to ignite the venue’s basement ceiling

WalesOnline - World - 5 days ago

Officials race to identify mostly young victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire

Deadly New Year's Eve bar fire at Swiss ski resort kills around 40 people, mostly young victims as the investigation and identification process continues.

Fox News - World - 5 days ago

Chilling Swiss ski resort bar fire picture shows shows 'exact moment' champagne sparkler started blaze

An explosion in the basement of Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana claimed at least 47 lives during New Year celebrations

WalesOnline - World - 5 days ago

Italian golfer, 17, named first victim of Swiss ski resort bar fire

The cause of the tragic fire is not yet known as families continue to ask Swiss authorities for answers

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Around 40 killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar

The fire broke out at about 1.30am at Le Constellation bar in the south-western Swiss resort, as revellers were celebrating the New Year

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Around 40 people killed and 115 injured in New Year fire at Swiss bar

Survivor claims basement fire tragedy was caused by birthday candle held aloft by waiter on colleague’s shoulders

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Worse Than (Most) Humans: Driverless Waymo Taxi Disrupts First Responders at Active Fire Scene

An autonomous Waymo taxi took a wrong turn and drive straight into an active fire scene in Los Angeles, California.

Breitbart - Technology - 6 days ago

Terrifying footage shows start of New Year's Day fire that killed 'tens' of people at Swiss ski resort

Swiss police say 'several tens of people' are presumed dead and around 100 injured following a fire in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

Terrifying moment fire spreads through ceiling of Swiss ski resort bar

Video on social media shows appears to show flames engulfing the wooden ceiling as people try to flee the rapidly-developing inferno

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

Owners of mobile home park destroyed in the Palisades fire say they're finally clearing the debris

Residents of the Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates received notices saying debris removal will finally begin on Jan. 2, after months of waiting and uncertainty. Not everyone trusts it will actually happen.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 days ago

Dozens killed in fire that ripped through Alpine ski resort

'Several tens of people' are presumed dead and about 100 are injured, most of them seriously

WalesOnline - World - 6 days ago

In Germany, fireworks can only be sold in the three days leading up to New Year's Eve. But many want an outright ban.

In Germany, it's only permitted to sell fireworks in the three days leading up to New Year's Eve. Some line up early to buy them, while others have safety concerns and want to see them banned altogether.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks draw large crowds

More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve

Independent UK - World - 7 days ago

How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains

Modern fireworks use all sorts of chemical magic to put on the incredible shows of today

Independent UK - Science - 7 days ago

Bushfire inquiry's top silk says royal commission essential for harmony

“Why this happened and how we prevent it in the future, I think, is of the utmost importance for our nation,” Jack Rush told this masthead.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 7 days ago

Florida firefighters allegedly waterboarded, whipped rookie over TikTok video as 4 face criminal charges

Four Florida firefighters face criminal charges after allegedly waterboarding and whipping a 19-year-old rookie firefighter. Nearly a dozen employees fired.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera

China launches biggest military encirclement of Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire drills, rockets and warships in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' exercise.

Fox News - US News - 8 days ago

Car 'set on fire and Nazi slur scratched into door' claims anti-immigration group

Save Our Future & Our Kids Futures claim a car belonging to a member of their group was torched and vandalised

WalesOnline - World - 9 days ago

Climate disasters of 2025: From Hurricane Melissa to LA wildfires

Hundreds of thousands of people around the world have been impacted by extreme weather and climate disasters in 2025

Evening Standard - World - 9 days ago

A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and interactions with firefighters after Lachman fire ignited, before it rekindled Jan. 7 into Palisades blaze.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Kyle Whittingham Replaces The Fired And Disgraced Sherrone Moore As Michigan's Football Coach

Michigan has given the former Utah coach a five-year contract to Sherrone Moore.

Huffington Post - Sports - 12 days ago

Disney hopes 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reignites China's passion for Hollywood films

"Pre-Covid, everybody thought the Chinese box office was going to be the savior of Hollywood," one international executive said. "Post-Covid, that has all changed."

NBC News - Entertainment - 13 days ago

Former chief deputy of LA emergency operations selected as new Vancouver fire chief

A retired emergency manager from Los Angeles will take over as Vancouver’s fire chief Monday.

The Columbian - Politics - 14 days ago

James Cameron on 'Avatar: Fire and Ash': Exploring Grief, Loss and the Art of Facing Fear

James Cameron sat down with The Hollywood Reporter during his cover shoot to discuss his latest film, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.'

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash Is James Cameron's Darkest Movie Yet: Review

The third Avatar film, while still filled with sci-fi spectacle, dives harder into grief.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 22 days ago

Not only did researchers find signs of a campfire, but also fire-lighting materials not naturally available in the area.

Researchers excavating an ancient Neanderthal site in southern England found evidence not just of a hearth, but of its inhabitants bringing iron pyrite to the area specifically to enable them to light fires.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 27 days ago

Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than we thought

Fire-cracked flint and heated sediments have been found at a disused clay pit in Suffolk

Independent UK - Science - 27 days ago

Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England

Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.

Aljazeera - Science - 28 days ago

Trump Fires Back After Report Says He's Showing 'Signs Of Fatigue'

President Donald Trump is fired up Wednesday after The New York Times claims he is showing "signs of fatigue."

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

Palisades Sees First Home Officially Rebuilt After Fire Tore Through Community

After January's blaze destroyed thousands of structures in Pacific Palisades, a two-story showcase home has been cleared for residents to safely inhabit it.

Huffington Post - Environment - 1 month ago

Fire And Fury In Wake Of NBA Gambling Scandal

TV sports analyst Stephen A. Smith caused an uproar after accusing President Donald Trump of targeting sports figures as revenge for opposing him.

Inside Edition - Sports - 2 months ago

Battery catches fire after dog chews it

Newly released CCTV shows the moment a fire chief’s dog accidentally ignited a fire by chewing on a lithium-ion battery.

Sky News - Weird - 2 months ago

The race to predict wildfires before they ignite -- We go behind the scenes with innovators building cutting-edge tools to forecast and fight wildfires. -- Tech Now

Canadian start-ups design new tools to forecast wildfires, aiming to prevent disasters before they start.

BBC News - Technology - 3 months ago

Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her 'hysterically crying'

The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires in January.

New York Post - Health - 4 months ago

Top Democrat on Oversight Committee Demands Trump Administration Account for Wildland Firefighter Vacancies

The request follows ProPublica reporting that DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations left thousands of vacant jobs at the Forest Service, severely hampering its ability to fight wildfires.

ProPublica - Environment - 4 months ago

How the Rapid Spread of Misinformation Pushed Oregon Lawmakers to Kill the State's Wildfire Risk Map

After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

The Forest Service Claims It's Fully Staffed for a Worsening Fire Season. Data Shows Thousands of Unfilled Jobs.

DOGE cuts and voluntary resignations have severely hampered the agency as the nation enters the peak of fire season, with more than 1 million acres burning across 10 Western states.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Army Secretary Fires Entire Corps of Civilian Advisers from Communities Across US -- Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for...

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has ousted his entire slate of civilian advisers in a sweeping move aimed at clearing space for voices from the tech world, as the service doubles down on its push to modernize with a Silicon Valley-style lens.

Military.com - Technology - 6 months ago

Over 1.1M power banks recalled after reports of fires, explosions

Anker Innovations is recalling more than 1.1 million power banks because consumers could be at risk of burns if the lithium-ion battery inside the product overheats.

Fox News - Business - 6 months ago

I Was Fired, and Thousands of Veterans Are Next Unless We Act

"A community of people with special expertise in teamwork and effectiveness is a valuable asset to the government, and they should be relied upon to drive the best path forward."

Military.com - Opinion - 10 months ago

California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need a bailout after the L.A. fires

California's Fair Plan, the state's insurer of last resort, may be unable to pay billions in claims arising from the Los Angeles fires and may require a bailout that could ultimately be paid by homeowners statewide.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 11 months ago

After 466 days of war, a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, to begin on Biden's last day in office

Gaza’s ceasefire brings temporary relief after wide accusations of genocide against Israel, raising urgent questions of justice, rebuilding, and future peace prospects.

Global Voices - World - 11 months ago

What was lost in fire: Los Angeles' devastation

Thousands of homes and acres have been destroyed by fires in the Los Angeles district and while many former residents, myself included, are fortunate to be...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 11 months ago

How Do You Stop a Hurricane Made of Fire?

California fights wildfires like wars, but this one may be unwinnable.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 11 months ago

Congress Needs to Support the VA and Firearms Industry's Partnership to Prevent Veterans' Suicides

Last month, House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., sent a searing letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough in which he wrote that he found it "unfathomable that the veteran suicide rate, tragically, has not budged."

Military.com - Opinion - 11 months ago

Between flames and smoke, Brazil tries to fight record breaking wildfires

The National Confederation of Municipalities estimates that 11 million people have been directly affected by the fires. The economic losses reached at least 1,1 billion BRL (203 Million USD), according to them.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago