Los Angeles wildfires: Updates from Jan. 9, 2025
Fires continue to rage across the Los Angeles area, prompting power outages, evacuation orders and curfews. The Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Sunset fires have collectively consumed around 45 square miles.
Associated Press (apnews.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Arab States Race Turkey for Influence in New Syria
The Wall Street Journal (www.wsj.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns from injury, leads Irish to comeback win in Orange Bowl vs. Penn State
Leonard felt 'wobbly' after a big hit, but led the Irish comeback after clearing concussion protocol
CBS Sports (www.cbssports.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Elon Musk and far-right German leader Alice Weidel endorse each other in interview
Musk tested the boundaries of foreign election interference, hosting AfD co-leader Alice Weidel for a livestream interview on X.
The Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Los Angeles wildfires: Emergency alert sent about evacuation warning was sent in error
An emergency alert about an evacuation warning was sent out to cellphones across most of Los Angeles County Thursday afternoon, but the alert was issued in error.
KABC-TV (abc7.com)
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From Carter's funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history
Inside Washington National Cathedral, the five men who've occupied the Oval Office since 1993 convened for a rare moment together at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral. In that one act, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden created …
Associated Press (apnews.com)
• Published 14 days ago
How does Musk discussion with German AfD leader square with EU laws?
Elon Musk's expected hosting of Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, for a discussion on his X platform on Thursday was being watched by the European Commission to check for any spreading of misinformation before next mon…
Reuters (www.reuters.com)
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Supreme Court refuses to delay Trump’s hush money sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump turned to the Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to stop the sentencing, citing the conservative majority’s explosive immunity opinion.
The Washington Post (www.washingtonpost.com)
• Published 14 days ago
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard leaves Orange Bowl in second quarter
The back of Leonard's head appeared to hit the turf after he was hit.
Yahoo Entertainment (sports.yahoo.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Trump discusses his viral moment with Obama
He admits they appeared to have a ‘very friendly’ chat at Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Politico (www.politico.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Notre Dame makes college football history with Sugar, Orange Bowl wins amid run to national title game
The Fighting Irish will return to South Bend, Indiana, with two bowl game trophies
CBS Sports (www.cbssports.com)
• Published 14 days ago
This wildfire evacuation alert accidentally went out to everyone in LA County
Residents across Los Angeles County received a wildfire evacuation alert on Thursday afternoon that was sent by mistake.
The Verge (www.theverge.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Facebook now allows attacks on immigrants and trans people, and posts like “Mexican immigrants are trash!” and “I’m a proud racist.”
The Intercept (theintercept.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Jeff Bridges’ Family Home in Malibu Destroyed in Palisades Fire
The 'Big Lebowski' actor, along with his brother and sister, inherited the home from his parents.
Hollywood Reporter (www.hollywoodreporter.com)
• Published 14 days ago
US Supreme Court lets Trump sentencing proceed in New York hush money case
The court turned down Trump's last-minute bid to prevent his sentencing, scheduled for Friday in New York state court in Manhattan 10 days before his inauguration for his second term as president.
Reuters (www.reuters.com)
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World breaches 1.5C global warming target for first time in 2024
Data for warmest year sparks fears climate change is accelerating faster than expected
Financial Times (www.ft.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Jennie Garth finds refuge at ex-husband Peter Facinelli’s home after fleeing LA fires: He ‘took us in’
“So grateful for Peter.”
New York Post (nypost.com)
• Published 14 days ago
Milo Ventimiglia Chokes Up After Losing House In Malibu Fire: “Your Heart Just Breaks”
As fires continue to rage around Southern California, Milo Ventimiglia is one of many to lose his home in the tragedy.
Deadline (deadline.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Notre Dame rallies to beat Penn State on last-minute field goal, advances to CFP national championship
Penn State threw an interception in the final minute to set up Notre Dame's winning kick.
Yahoo Entertainment (sports.yahoo.com)
• Published 16 days ago
Biden and Trump teams coordinated push for new Lebanese president
The election of Aoun, a U.S. ally, broke the political deadlock that left Lebanon without a president for more than two years.
Axios (www.axios.com)
• Published 16 days ago