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Emma Navarro calls for rule change after Australian Open loss to Iga Swiatek

A double bounce call against Swiatek was missed by the umpire in her 6-1 6-2 victory.

Independent UK - Sports - 6 minutes ago

California braces for new fires as winds trigger conditions for 'explosive growth'

High winds are threatening to fuel more Southern California wildfires, even as Los Angeles works to recover from the blazes that devastated neighbourhoods ...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 34 minutes ago

ASX closes higher despite falls in mining stocks stoked by Trump tariffs

The Australian sharemarket closed higher on Wednesday, as a surge in technology stocks helped to make up for slump in mining and energy companies’ shares.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 46 minutes ago

Türkiye declares 1-day mourning after deadly fire -- Türkiye is mourning the losses from a fire that broke out in a hotel in Bolu, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

Türkiye on Wednesday will mourn the losses from a fire that broke out in a hotel in Bolu, claiming at least 76 people’s lives, said President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 55 minutes ago

Emery fears Aston Villa have blown Champions League top-eight chances -- Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side may have squandered their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League following their loss at Monaco.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his side may have squandered their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League following their loss at Monaco.

BBC News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

On thin ice: Canadian speed skaters fear loss of ice at Calgary's Olympic Oval -- Donna Spencer -- -

The fastest ice in the world is on borrowed time. Calgary's Olympic Oval is a legacy of the 1988 Winter Games in the city and the oldest of three covered speed skating ovals in Canada. The building that turns 38 years old this year has been a centre of international, university and community sport well past its expected life cycle.

CBC News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Every Paul Schrader Movie, Ranked -- The director's psychological portraits of lost souls desperately seeing salvation take many forms.

The director’s psychological portraits of lost souls desperately seeing salvation take many forms.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Shen Yun Leaves Downtown Los Angeles Audiences in Awe: 'So Perfect'

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/shenyun" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shen Yun Performing Arts</a> took audiences from Downtown Los Angeles, ...

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets closer to a 25th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic has come back to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Australian Open semifinals for the 12th time.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Gov't to closely monitor trade environment amid weak export outlook for January

Korea's industry ministry said Wednesday it will closely monitor the global trade environment amid concerns over growing uncertainties at home and abroad following the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.

Korea Times - Business - 4 hours ago

Help us share the stories of what you lost in the Eaton and Palisades fires

The Times is collecting stories and images of what was lost in the fires from affected communities in Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Pacific Palisades, Topanga, Malibu and others.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ex-Mets manager livid Carlos Beltran missed out on Baseball Hall of Fame — again: 'Out of control'

Carlos Beltran will have to wait at least another year for his chance to be enshrined in Cooperstown after he missed out on being in the class of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees that was...

New York Post - Sports - 4 hours ago

Carlos Beltran will have to wait at least another year for his chance to be enshrined in Cooperstown after he missed out on being in the class of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees that was…

Carlos Beltran will have to wait at least another year for his chance to be enshrined in Cooperstown after he missed out on being in the class of 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees that was...

New York Post - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Homewood-Flossmoor hires Troy McAllister as football coach

McAllister proved to be one of the state's best coaches in his 11 years at Phillips.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

Halt of 'Lost Canadians' bill could mean citizenship for thousands born to parents with no ties to Canada -- January 20, 2025

The bill is meant to reverse a change by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government in 2009 that stripped children of a Canadian parent born outside Canada of their automatic right to citizenship

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 6 hours ago

Luxury store closes blue city's downtown location, becomes latest business to flee

Luxury retailer Michael Kors is closing its store in the San Francisco Centre shopping mall. It's the latest retailer to leave the mall located in the city's downtown area.

Fox News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Winter Storm Leaves Two Dead, Thousands of Flights Canceled and $17bn in Economic Losses

At least two people have died in the historic winter storm battering the southeast. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider

Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the company with capacity or allow another party to fill the need.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

On thin ice: Canadian speed skaters fear loss of ice at Calgary's Olympic Oval - Donna Spencer - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Speed Skating - | January 21

The fastest ice in the world is on borrowed time. Calgary's Olympic Oval is a legacy of the 1988 Winter Games in the city and the oldest of three covered speed skating ovals in Canada. The building that turns 38 years old this year has been a centre of international, university and community sport well past its expected life cycle.

CBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after losing at Australian Open; Djokovic downs Alcaraz -- Yesterday

In other matches, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka stretched her winning streak in the tournament to 19 matches by getting past Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 7 hours ago

The Los Angeles haven't spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.

The Los Angeles haven't spread in nearly a week, but the return of the Santa Ana winds to full strength could cause problems.

New York Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Broadway Box Office: 'Our Town' Brings in $1M in Closing Week

The revival starred Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 8 hours ago

Medicare announces weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, will be up for price negotiations

Ozempic has faced public backlash over its high price, fueling demand for cheaper alternatives.

NBC News - Health - 8 hours ago

Djokovic leaves leg injury a mystery as he closes in on 11th Australian title

Novak Djokovic refused to specify the nature of the injury that forced him to seek treatment during the second set of his quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

'I'm grateful he's there' - Djokovic hails coach Murray -- Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

BBC News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

'People are going to lose their lives': Sask. man says CT scans need to be available on weekends in Lloydminster

While in excruciating abdominal pain, Austin Dyer was shocked to learn he couldn’t get a CT scan on weekends in Lloydminster last fall.

CTV News - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Tyra Banks Reveals She Lost Her Home in the L.A. Wildfires

“I just didn’t want to pull a lot of attention to me,” she said. “I feel like there’s a lot of people that need that attention, so I haven’t really talked about it."

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 11 hours ago

A lost chapter in Boston's civil rights struggle, unearthed

On the site where The Embrace memorializes Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King once stood a social club that embodied the city’s earlier fights over racial equality.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 11 hours ago

Novak Djokovic bests Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open matchup as he pursues historic 25th Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic is chasing history after defeating Carlos Alcaraz in a grueling 3 1/2-hour match in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Fox News - Sports - 12 hours ago

What's behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data.

Boston Globe - Business - 12 hours ago

Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz in 'epic' Australian Open quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic produced a vintage performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, moving one step closer towards winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title.

CTV News - Sports - 14 hours ago

Lloyds and Close Brothers shares surge after Reeves steps in on car finance case

The lenders are two of the biggest players in the car loans sector and could be saddled with billions in combined compensation costs.

Evening Standard - Business - 14 hours ago

European stocks close higher as Trump 2.0 gets underway; Avanza gains 13%

European stocks are expected to open slightly higher Tuesday as traders digested the first executive orders signed by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.

CNBC - World - 15 hours ago

Experts say pulling the US from the World Health Organization is a lose-lose for the country and global health.

Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization. Experts say it will be a lose-lose for the US and global health.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 15 hours ago

L.A. area sees increased fire risk as new fires break out in San Diego County -- The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area as Southern California prepares for increased fire danger.

The Palisades and Eaton wildfires continue burning in the Los Angeles area that left parts of Southern California with devastating fire damage.

CBS News - Top Stories - 15 hours ago

Thousands of flights canceled as airports close for historic winter storm

Airports in the Houston, Texas area have temporarily shut down operations as the state braces for brutal blizzard conditions and winds of up to 35 miles per hour.

Fox News - Business - 16 hours ago

Novak Djokovic Thrashes Carlos Alcaraz To Secure Aus Open Semi-Final Berth

Australian Open 2025 Quarterfinals LIVE, Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Carlos Alcaraz hasn't won the Australian Open title yet while Novak Djokovic has clinched the trophy 10 times.

NDTV - Sports - 17 hours ago

Astronomy -- JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova Explosions

The best view yet of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant reveals new secrets

Scientific American - Science - 17 hours ago

Weight-loss drugs linked to benefits beyond dropping pounds

A new study published in the Nature Medicine monthly journal highlights the benefits and risks of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Positives include reduced risks of infections and cardiac arrest, but could put people at risk for gastrointestinal issues and inflammation of kidneys. Experts warn more research on a larger sample is still needed.

NBC News - Health - 18 hours ago

Nancy Pelosi Blasts 'Shameful' Trump Decision To Issue Mass Jan. 6 Pardons

"The President's actions are an outrageous insult to our justice system," the former House speaker said in a statement.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

NEWSLETTER -- Why are we expected to be resilient at work after a loss? 'You are changed forever'

If companies could support grieving workers, both the company and the individual could come out stronger, founder says

The Globe and Mail - Business - 19 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire: Our losses are immeasurable but our joy is an act of resistance

After 15 months of crushing loss, Palestinians across the enclave are determined to rebuild their shattered lives

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

England lose George for Six Nations opener as injuries mount

Alex Mitchell is also doubtful for Dublin trip, with Alex Coles, Jack van Poortvliet and Alex Dombrandt all ruled out

Evening Standard - Sports - 21 hours ago

Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2024 with aging lineup, Musk at helm: report

The value of Tesla's brand dropped for a second straight year, according to research and consulting firm Brand Finance.

CNBC - Technology - 21 hours ago

Singapore actor Laurence Pang loses S$35,000 to online love scam in the Philippines

“Being an old man, when a young lady says ‘I like you...’. Stupid, you know, ” he said.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Bank of Queensland Closes 14 Branches Amid Shift to Cashless Online Banking

The state-based bank is the latest financial institution to close its physical branches.

Epoch Times - Business - 23 hours ago

Russia's battlefield losses hit record high, says Ukraine

Russia is fighting a war of attrition in Ukraine, suffering heavy losses for incremental gains

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Celtics' response to recent lackluster losses? A resounding beating of the Warriors.

Monday's rout was the perfect comeback and beginning to this key West Coast road trip.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Coco Gauff's 13-match unbeaten streak ends in Australian Open quarterfinal loss

Coco Gauff sees her 13-match winning streak come to an end in a 7-5, 6-4 loss to Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Los Angeles' Griffith Park

The park is home to the Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theatre, the Los Angeles Zoo and the Hollywood Sign.

Hollywood Reporter - Politics - 1 day ago

Tory MP reveals he used weight-loss injections to lose five stone

Sir Alec Shelbrooke said he has struggled with his weight throughout his life.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Death toll in Nigeria tanker explosion rises to 98

The death toll from a petrol tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 98, the country's emergency response agency said.

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

Dems go mediocre, a party lost in the funhouse and other commentary

Democrats have “nothing of interest to say,” argues Joe Klein at Sanity Clause.

New York Post - Opinion - 1 day ago

How does it feel to lose your neighbourhood in the LA wildfires?

The California fires didn’t just destroy homes - the climate-driven disaster caught the fabric of community.

Euronews - Environment - 1 day ago

Scientists find out this strange habit in humans' closest living relative

Researchers at Japan’s Kyoto University say their findings could have wide-reaching importance for understanding the behavior of animal species

Independent UK - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways

New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Ukraine could lose over 100,000 jobs due to new EU policy – report

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, set to take effect next year, will impose tariffs on carbon-intensive imports

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Bulls' losing streak hits five, but Zach LaVine remains a must-watch

The sinking Bulls' season doesn't have much going on these days, but LaVine remains the exception. If only the Bulls could get other teams to understand what an asset he could be for a playoff contender.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Iga Swiatek 'satisfied to get closure' as WADA says it will not appeal ITIA's one-month doping ban ruling

Iga Swiatek is free to play on after the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would not appeal against a sanction imposed for testing positive for a banned sub...

Independent.ie - Sports - 1 day ago

Netflix Earnings Preview: The Last Hurrah for Disclosing Subscriber Growth Numbers

Despite recent pressure on the streamer's shares, several analysts further raised their stock price targets ahead of the results for the fourth quarter, which was also boosted by 'Squid Game' season 2.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 1 day ago

Novak Djokovic gets his apologies and is ready to focus on Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic got the mea culpas he wanted from the Australian Open's local broadcaster and its employee who insulted him on the air and so, according to tournament …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Ravens made 'huge mistakes' in Divisional loss

Ahmed Fareed and Chris Simms explore the Ravens’ “sloppy” Divisional Round loss to the Bills, where Buffalo’s defensive game plan shined and Baltimore let several opportunities fall through.

NBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Gaza ceasefire: Israel created a biblical catastrophe for Palestinians. It still lost the war

Despite 15 months of genocide and unprecedented destruction, Hamas is as strong as ever, and the people of Gaza will never leave their land

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

ASX closes higher as markets brace for Trump

US stock indexes closed their best week in two months with a flourish on Friday.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 2 days ago

I've seen all sorts of kids' coaches – the good, the bad and the downright he's-lost-the-plot

Jen Hogan: I convinced myself, for no good reason, that the request for help in a WhatsApp group was really only meant for the dads

Irish Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff

A couple from Oregon was busted for impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles.

Fox News - US News - 2 days ago

Trump expected to survey Los Angeles-area wildfire damage this week

President-elect Donald Trump, in perhaps his first official trip after being inaugurated Monday, will likely visit the Los Angeles area to survey wildfire damage late next week.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Man United suffer another home loss as Brighton pounce on Onana's howler

All our football updates as Man United suffer a 3-1 loss at home by Brighton to compound manager Ruben Amorim’s misery.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 days ago

Have our politicians forgotten what happens when you lose control of the public finances?

Things are good now, but there’s a worrying sense in our new government that the economy will look after itself

Irish Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Ducks drop their third straight game in shutout loss to Panthers

Spencer Knight makes 34 saves for his second shutout of the season, leading the Florida Panthers to a 3-0 victory over the struggling Anaheim Ducks.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 3 days ago

Fuel explosion kills 70 as crowd 'scooped fuel' from overturned tanker

The blast took place in the early hours of Saturday morning after a group of people attempted to move fuel from one tanker into another using a generator.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

R&B Singer The Weeknd Pledges $1 Million to Los Angeles Fire Relief

R&B singer The Weeknd has pledged $1 million towards relief efforts for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

On the front lines of the Los Angeles wildfires, inmates make less than $30 a day

Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

AP News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

UK has lost millionaire 'every 45 minutes' since Labour came to power

Rachel Reeves’ Budget, which hit employers with tax hikes, as well as crackdown on controversial ‘non dom’s’ blamed for the exodus

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump's pressure on Netanyahu closed Israel-Hamas peace deal

President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Washington Examiner - World - 3 days ago

Aimee Mann Fundraises to Help Musician Who Lost Everything in LA Fires

Musician and producer Paul Bryan from the Pacific Palisades is rebuilding his life after the recent fires destroyed not only his home, but the converted home studio he's poured his life's work into.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Hershey Canada sending Cherry Blossom to the chocolate graveyard -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

Some are grieving; some will dance on its grave. Hershey Canada says it's discontinuing Cherry Blossom, the novelty candy that consists of a syrupy maraschino cherry encased in milk chocolate.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

'Irreplaceable': The real cost of losing TikTok -- With an American TikTok ban threatening the app, users and creators reflect on what it did for internet culture – and what their online worlds might look like without it.

With an American TikTok ban threatening the app, users and creators reflect on what it did for internet culture – and what their online worlds might look like without it.

BBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Following a Series of Government Hacks, Biden Closes Out His Administration With New Cybersecurity Order

The executive order follows a ProPublica investigation that found Microsoft prioritized profit over security, leaving the federal government vulnerable to the largest hack in U.S. history. Vendors must now demonstrate that their products are secure.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

FAA grounds SpaceX Starship after midflight explosion, reports property damage

The FAA grounded SpaceX's Starship pending an investigation into the failure that caused the rocket to break apart midflight after launching on Thursday.

CNBC - US News - 4 days ago

Los Angeles home survived the fire, only to be split in two by a landslide

After wildfires destabilize hillsides, the risk of landslides grows, making episodes like this more likely in the future.

NBC News - Science - 4 days ago

Opinion: Los Angeles and the literature of the apocalypse

Apocalypse as a happy ending? Only in Los Angeles. It's an idea that's epicentral to the identity of the place.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Opinion: The flames erased lives, homes and the still-to-be-told stories of Los Angeles

Letters and photos, diaries and documents stashed in bankers boxes or file cabinets or kitchen drawers turned to ash in the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

TikTok loses Supreme Court fight, prepares to shut down Sunday

TikTok has said it’s preparing to shut down Sunday.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

SpaceX executes 'chopsticks' booster catch but Starship spacecraft explosion temporarily diverts flights

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, catching the booster back at the pad but losing contact with the ascending spacecraft as engines went out.

CTV News - Science - 4 days ago

Opinion | As Hindenburg Closes 'Pipeline of Ideas', Rahul Gandhi Attacks 'Indian State'

While the Congress enters the 140th year of its political journey, despite sitting in the opposition for a third consecutive term, the party can take solace in the fact that the BJP's call for a 'Congress-mukt Bharat' has failed.

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Starship Rocket Explosion Was Entertaining

The seventh test of SpaceX's huge Starship rocket was nothing short of exhilarating, with a fiery explosion and a successful booster catch.

Newsweek - Technology - 4 days ago

How Intermittent Fasting Boosts Weight Loss And Heart Health In People With Obesity

A study highlights the benefits of intermittent fasting for individuals with obesity, showing it can promote weight loss and improve heart health.

NDTV - Science - 5 days ago

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

SpaceX has caught its Starship rocket back at the pad following liftoff. But the spacecraft launched on top Thursday was destroyed.

AP News - Science - 5 days ago

SpaceX loses its Starship rocket in test flight but catches its booster after launch

During the flight, Elon Musk’s rocket company plans to deploy 10 satellite-like simulators.

NBC News - Science - 5 days ago

Eagles Fan Who Directed Vile Rant Aimed at Female Packers Fan Speaks Out After Losing DEI Job

The Philadelphia Eagles fan seen on a viral video hurling vicious, abusive comments at a female Green Bay Packers fan is defending himself.

Breitbart - Sports - 5 days ago

The destruction of Altadena reverberates across Black Los Angeles

The Eaton fire devastated Altadena. Black Angelenos are mobilizing to protect its future.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Plaschke: The unbearable guilt of losing nothing — and everything — in the Altadena wildfire

L.A. Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke feels equally grateful and guilty that his home in Altadena was spared as wildfire ravaged his neighborhood.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

African Parks closes deal to manage Ethiopia's Gambella National Park -- Ashoka Mukpo

South Africa-based conservation NGO African Parks has signed a long-term deal with Ethiopian authorities to manage Gambella National Park. The park is Ethiopia’s largest protected area, a 4,575-square-kilometer (1,766-square-mile) landscape on the border with South Sudan. Its savannas, floodplains, and woodlands host some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Ethiopia, including threatened species such […]

Mongabay - Environment - 5 days ago

Car plants in Europe, N. America face closures in 2025: Report

Several European and North American car factories are facing a risk of being closed or sold in 2025 as automobile brands struggle with overcapacity and...

Daily Sabah - Business - 5 days ago

Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What's the latest, and how can you help?

Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.

Aljazeera - Environment - 5 days ago

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo loses flamingo, seal to bird flu

Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo announced the death of a Harbor Seal and a Chilean Flamingo as a result of the Avian Influenza, a highly pathogenic disease in free-ranging waterfowls.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

Angel City's Ali Riley lost childhood home to wildfire. Her wedding became an 'oasis'

Five days before Angel City star Ali Riley was to be married in Ventura County, her parents were evacuated from her childhood home in Pacific Palisades.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

China's Property Giant Country Garden Suffers Hefty Losses as Property Bubble Bursts

The country’s largest property developer reported losses of $24.3 billion in 2023, up from $825 million in 2022.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

Death Toll Rises to at Least 25 People in Los Angeles Wildfires

The death toll in the wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area was raised to at least 24 people, Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said Sunday.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 6 days ago

'LIFE' scores map out where habitat loss for crops drives extinction -- John Cannon

Across the globe, no other human activity currently affects the survival of wildlife species more than where we choose to grow our food. Alongside other impacts like hunting and climate change, agricultural production is helping to drive what scientists call Earth’s sixth mass extinction, with roughly three times more extinctions happening now than expected to […]

Mongabay - Environment - 6 days ago

Los Angeles wildfires: Altadena resident stunned to find home was only one left standing on his block

An Altadena resident captured a stunning video showing his home as the only one left standing following the devastating Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

Fox News - US News - 6 days ago

Paris Hilton Raises $800,000 for Los Angeles Fire Relief Funds

Paris Hilton announces that she has raised more than $800,000 for Los Angeles fire relief.

Rolling Stone - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Elon Musk sued by US markets regulator over Twitter stake disclosure

The US Securities and Exchange Commission said the billionaire failed to properly disclose the stake he had in Twitter before he bought the site.

Evening Standard - Technology - 6 days ago

Preventing pellet loss: a tailored approach for a cleaner environment

Pellet loss prevention is essential for reducing microplastics in the environment. Plastics Europe supports a mandatory risk management approach tailored to diverse pellet handling operations, advocating efficient, harmonized regulations to achieve EU targets and foster collaboration across the value chain.

Euractiv - Environment - 6 days ago

Korean IOC membership down to one after nat'l Olympic chief loses election

The number of Korean members on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to be cut to one next month, after the national Olympic chief Lee Kee-heung fell short in his bid for a third consecutive term this week.

Korea Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Elon Musk sued by US government over Twitter takeover disclosures

SEC alleges Musk was able to underpay ‘by at least $150 million’ for Twitter shares he bought after he should have disclosed his ownership of more than 5%

Independent UK - Technology - 6 days ago

Trump's tariffs brought China and Mexico closer. Will his second term change that?

China has strengthened trade with Latin America at the expense of the U.S. But Donald Trump, who threatens to raise tariffs on Mexico, could upend those ties.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 6 days ago

US SEC sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake

The agency said the world's richest person violated federal securities law by waiting too long to disclose his initial purchase of 5% of the social media platform's common shares

Voice of America - Technology - 7 days ago

Elon Musk sued by SEC over late 2022 disclosure of Twitter stake

The SEC alleges Elon Musk violated federal securities law by failing to disclose his more than 5% stake in Twitter on time.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 7 days ago

Pete Hegseth Smarms His Way Closer to Running the Pentagon

Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the Senate Armed Services Committee’s GOP majority into submission.

The Nation - World - 7 days ago

Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report

The next 15 drugs up for negotiation will be released soon and may include a GLP-1.

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

The Art Lost in L.A. Fires

Count Warhol artworks, Gary Indiana’s library, and Schoenberg scores among the losses.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 7 days ago

Column: Los Angeles is a climate disaster. The fires will change nothing

If you think America’s finally going to deal with global warming because L.A. is burning, think again.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 7 days ago

Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What's the latest, what's next as winds rage?

As authorities continue battling dangerous blazes, we explore what lies ahead this Tuesday.

Aljazeera - Environment - 7 days ago

What to know about the pink fire retardant being dropped on L.A. wildfires -- Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.

Aircraft battling fires raging through the Los Angeles area are dropping hundreds of thousands of gallons of hot-pink fire suppressant in a desperate effort to stop the flames.

CBS News - Science - 8 days ago

Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.

CNBC - Health - 8 days ago

What is Wegovy? BBC documentary investigates weight-loss jab

Anti-obesity drugs are now common in the UK but are they a long-term solution to improving people’s health, asks Panorama

Evening Standard - Health - 8 days ago

Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires

The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges hampering rescue efforts.

Aljazeera - Environment - 8 days ago

Russia's Gazprom considers HQ job cuts after loss of EU market

Russia's energy giant Gazprom is considering cutting hundreds of administrative jobs, a company spokesperson said on Monday, as the gas producer reels...

Daily Sabah - Business - 8 days ago

Looters Are Posing As Firefighters In Los Angeles: 'Criminals Of The Worst Kind'

20 people have been arrested for looting during the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires.

International Business Times - US News - 8 days 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 - 8 days ago

Did Taylor Swift say Los Angeles fires are 'divine retribution' over Gaza war?

ALBAWABA - A clip of American singer Taylor Swift has shocked her fans after the pop star was reportedly heard talking about the fires in Los Angeles, C

Albawaba - Entertainment - 8 days ago

Los Angeles fire aid to come with 'strings attached,' Barrasso says

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said he expects Congress to put stipulations on the aid money for the Los Angeles fires requiring better state management of prevention and firefighting.

Washington Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Trump rails against California officials as wildfire spreads in and around Los Angeles

President-elect Donald Trump railed Sunday against the "incompetent pols" who are in charge of fighting the wildfires in Southern California.

Washington Times - US News - 9 days ago

First, they lost their home insurance. Then, L.A. fires consumed their homes

Before the devastating fires burned across Los Angeles, many homeowners learned they were losing their insurance policies. Some faced big increases in premiums that they couldn't afford.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 9 days ago

Commentary: Wildfires come with the wildness that draws us to Los Angeles

The mix of urban settings and nature is what we love about this region. This past week we're reminded just how untamed the wilderness is.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Los Angeles County medical examiner's office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16

Teams conducting systematic grid searches with cadaver dogs looking for bodies of victims; Tens of thousands of people remained under evacuation orders, more than 12,000 homes, apartment buildings, businesses, outbuildings and vehicles burned

YNET News - World - 10 days ago

The Psychological Toll Of Losing Your Home In A Fire

"The experience of losing your home is like a cleaver splitting life into two parts, the before and the after."

Huffington Post - Health - 10 days ago

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

CNBC - Health - 11 days ago

Economic loss from L.A. wildfires could top $50 billion, making it one of the costliest U.S. natural disasters

A preliminary report by Accuweather estimated the cost of the wildfires ravaging L.A. County at more than $50 billion, a total that would make it one of the costliest natural disasters in recent U.S. history.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 11 days ago

US insurers slump as Los Angeles wildfire loss estimates hit $20 billion

U.S. insurance stocks slid on Friday as analysts estimated insured losses from the wildfires menacing Los Angeles could reach as high as $20 billion.

One America News Network - Business - 11 days ago

Multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Los Angeles area, with the death toll now standing at 10.

Multiple wildfires continue to burn out of control across the Los Angeles area. The death toll now stands at 10, but officials have warned that number could rise as investigators make their way through affected neighborhoods.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 11 days ago

NBA postpones Lakers game as wildfires devastate Los Angeles

The Lakers’ planned clash with the Charlotte Hornets has been

Independent UK - Sports - 12 days ago

Severe wildfires and strong winds are pushing emergency services in Los Angeles to the limit, forcing thousands to flee.

Severe wildfires in the Los Angeles area have forced more than 100,000 people to flee their homes. Strong winds are making it difficult for firefighters to battle the flames.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 12 days ago

'I felt like I was in hell': Israelis flee as Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes

Israeli residents in affected areas evacuate as flames near, leaving lives behind; some blame California Governor Gavin Newsom for devastation, calling his inaction on dry vegetation 'criminal negligence,' echoing Donald Trump’s past warnings

YNET News - World - 12 days ago

Out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area have driven thousands of people from their homes.

Out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed more than a thousand buildings and driven thousands from their homes. The flames are being fanned by hurricane-force winds, and the region's firefighting resources are stretched to the limit.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 12 days ago

California wildfires: state of emergency declared in Los Angeles

Plus, why HMPV is not another Covid-19 pandemic

Evening Standard - Opinion - 13 days ago

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the state to disclose levels of four heavy metals.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 13 days ago

Huge wild fires burn in Los Angeles, flames reach Hollywood actor's home: 'Houses destroyed'

Strong winds fan the flames in California, which also spread to an upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles; Residents spoke of "crying and screaming" during the evacuation; The fire caused cancelation of premiere of Jennifer Lopez's new film, while James Woods filmed the flames shooting from his home: 'I don't know if the house is still standing'

YNET News - World - 14 days ago

US Winter Storm Update: Schools, Offices Close As Over 60 Million Freeze Under Bone-Chilling Weather

Freezing temperatures have led offices to close and classes to get cancelled on Monday.

International Business Times - US News - 15 days ago

Ozempic 'microdosing' is the new weight-loss trend: Should you try it?

A new trend gaining popularity among people trying to lose weight is microdosing the diabetes medication Ozempic. Experts weigh the pros and cons of the practice.

Fox News - Health - 16 days ago

FBI Investigates Deadly Tesla Cybertruck Explosion In Front Of Trump International Hotel In Las Vegas

One person was killed and seven people injured when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas.

International Business Times - US News - 20 days ago

State Papers: What we learned, from details of Boris Yeltsin's Shannon no-show to Ireland's lost moon rock

Dublin’s archive material is focused on 1994 - ‘a pivotal year for politicians, the Catholic Church and Anglo-Irish affairs’

Irish Times - Top Stories - 21 days ago

Sinkhole in New Jersey keeps I-80 closed after a section collapses into an abandoned mine

Road crews are repairing Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey after a sinkhole from an abandoned mine shut down the eastbound lanes.

AP News - Weird - 25 days ago

NASA's Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with the sun's scorching surface

NASA has confirmed that a spacecraft has made the closest approach to the sun. Earlier this week, the Parker Solar Probe passed within a mere 3.8 million miles of the sun.

AP News - Science - 25 days ago

Elon Musk Reveals He Lost Weight While Taking Mounjaro

Elon Musk posted a photo with the caption "Ozempic Santa" and revealed that he's taking Mounjaro for weight loss.

Inside Edition - Health - 26 days ago

Stone Age artefacts reveal secrets of Britain's lost world

Archaeologists are recovering Stone Age artefacts from the bottom of the North Sea

Independent UK - Science - 26 days ago

The future of truth: Carlos Hernández-Echevarría on fact-checking and AI

Fact-checkers create communities of engaged individuals who actively work to prevent disinformation, becoming more aware and critical of the information they encounter both online and offline.

Global Voices - Technology - 27 days ago

The West has let dictators run free and disaster is close at hand

Opinion: The West has failed to break the years-long pattern of insufficient or absent resistance to dictatorships and now faces multiple crises simultaneously

YNET News - Opinion - 28 days ago

FDA approves first medication for obstructive sleep apnea, which also promotes weight loss

The FDA approved a new drug treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that improves the condition through weight loss. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses the impact of the new development.

Fox News - Health - 28 days ago

First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County

The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first human case of bird flu in the county, just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency over the disease.

Fox News - Health - 29 days ago

Starbucks strike expands, closes nearly 60 US stores

The strike began Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Starbucks’ hometown of Seattle.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 29 days ago

Party City closing all of its stores, going out of business effective immediately

Party City staff were told they would not be receiving severance pay and that their benefits would end as the company went out of business.

Washington Examiner - Business - 29 days ago

Closer than ever: OpenAI unveils new model nearing 'superintellignce'

Company's final event in two-week announcement marathon shows off ChatGPT o3, scoring highest on all subjects according to presented data; Google, Amazon push to compete

YNET News - Technology - 30 days ago

Chicago Starbucks workers strike causes some store closures

The strike is affecting Starbucks in three cities — Chicago, Seattle and Los Angeles — and could spread.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

'Yo-yo' weight loss occurs because of this surprising reason

About 40% of American adults are living with obesity — and for many, it can feel a bit like a roller-coaster as their weight fluctuates. Experts explain the science behind "yo-yo dieting."

Fox News - Health - 1 month ago

I lost 10lb in four weeks by using a smaller plate

With average portion sizes getting increasingly larger, one self-confessed food lover resolved to reduce his meals by two thirds

Telegraph UK - Health - 1 month ago

The realistic diet plan that will help you lose weight and feel full

By boosting your protein and filling up on fibre, this is a realistic diet plan that could have long-term health benefits

Telegraph UK - Health - 2 months ago

Ring Girl Shares Close-Up View of Paul-Tyson Netflix Fight

About 60 million viewers tuned in to watch Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson. As a fight, it was a dud that failed to live up to the hype. Tyson looked out of shape as he struggled after the first round.

Inside Edition - Sports - 2 months ago

Frank Auerbach was a colossus of modern art – but the man I encountered was humble and wise

The artist, who has died aged 93, fought relentlessly for figurative painting, and for that we should always cherish him

Telegraph UK - Entertainment - 2 months ago

Kamala Harris' stepdaughter denies mental breakdown rumors following election loss

Ella Emhoff photographed visibly shaken after Harris’ loss to Donald Trump, sparking hospitalization rumors online for mental health issues; she pushes back, writing, 'f**k you if you’re out there spreading that'

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

The Cure's Songs of a Lost World Is Gothic, Depressive, and Beautiful

The Cure are back with their first new album in 16 years, Songs of a Lost World, and they're just as depressive and beautiful as ever.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Dahiyeh Doctrine: Why Israel lost the 2006 Lebanon War

During Israel’s invasion of Lebanon in 2006, its generals realised they couldn’t fight Hezbollah on the ground. So, they resorted to a campaign of psychological warfare: “The Dahiyeh Doctrine." If it inflicted enough damage on the Lebanese people, Israel believed they would rise up and overthrow their rulers. But it didn’t work, and despite ultimately losing the war, Israel would continue to implement this strategy in every conflict, especially in Gaza.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Selena Gomez's Reaction To Losing At The Emmys Is Going Viral For The Best Reason

“She needs the best actress award just for THIS performance alone.”

BuzzFeed News - Entertainment - 4 months ago

How SWAT Team Sergeant Who Lost His Leg Returned to Active Duty

Days after the Nuggets won the NBA Championship, the unthinkable happened to Sgt. Justin Dodge. He was crushed by a fire truck holding MVP Nikola Jokic and the Larry O’Brien Trophy during the team’s victory parade in Mile High City.

Inside Edition - Sports - 4 months ago

Air Force Veteran Accused of Disclosing Classified Data on Aircraft, Weapons in Latest Military Leak Case -- The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida announced that retired Lt. Col. Paul J. Freeman has been...

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida announced that retired Lt. Col. Paul J. Freeman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on nine counts of retaining and sharing national defense information.

Military.com - Technology - 6 months ago

WATCH: Irish boy's gift of €100 note tied to balloon floats away as family lose the plot

THIS IS a story that will be told and retold at family gatherings for the next fifty years.We al...

Irish Post - Weird - 1 year ago

ECB's Villeroy says bank close to rates peak

Doha, Qatar: The European Central Bank (ECB) is close to the peak of its inflation fighting interest rate increases, Bank of France governor Francoi...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Intermittent fasting 'no better for weight loss' than calorie counting

Whether intermittent fasting is as effective in producing weight loss beyond short term has remained unclear

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

'I Began Just Losing Money Every Day'

Four short sellers on the specific agonies of betting against Elon Musk.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago