Los Angeles begins to face 'apocalyptic' devastation as wildfires continue to burn
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Massive wildfires continue to rage across LA area, leaving neighborhoods in ruins
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Los Angeles begins to face 'apocalyptic' devastation as wildfires continue to burn
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Massive wildfires continue to rage across LA area, leaving neighborhoods in ruins
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Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby and more will play FireAid benefit concert in LA
npr.org/2025/01/17/g-s1-43352/los-angeles-fire-benefit-concert-billie-eilish-lady-gaga
Quick Glance: Star-Studded FireAid Concert to Support Wildfire Recovery
- The FireAid benefit concert featuring artists like Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and Stevie Nicks is scheduled for January 30.
- Taking place in Inglewood, California, the concert aims to raise funds for wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles.
- Tickets will be available on January 22 via Ticketmaster, with various platforms broadcasting the event live.
- All proceeds will support fire prevention and recovery initiatives, with the Los Angeles Clippers covering concert costs.
Stephen King wants the Oscars canceled in light of the Los Angeles wildfires: Stephen King is not only declining to vote for this years Academy Awards nominees ...
cnn.com/2025/01/17/entertainment/stephen-king-oscars-wildfires/
Displaced Los Angeles homeowners face price gouging after wildfires
reuters.com/world/us/displaced-los-angeles-homeowners-face-price-gouging-after-wildfires-2025-01-17/
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 ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-01-17/fires-apocalypse-mike-davis-raymond-chandler-joan-didion
‘One of Them Days’ Review: Keke Palmer and SZA on a Mad Dash for Cash: Keke Palmer and SZA play short-on-cash roommates on a mad dash across Los Angeles in this ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/16/movies/one-of-them-days-review-keke-palmer-sza.html
Southern California’s next potential threat? Floods, landslides and toxic debris flows
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5092064-california-wildfires-floods-landslides-toxic-debris-flows/
Military Humvee seen parked outside Ben Affleck’s home amid wildfires: Ben Affleck returned to his Pacific Palisades home amid the wildfires to find a massive ...
nydailynews.com/2025/01/17/ben-affleck-military-vehicle-parked-outside-home/
Joe Rogan Podcast Guest Calls Him Out Over LA Fires Remark: During a recent installment of his podcast, Rogan weighed in on the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires—and ...
newsweek.com/joe-rogan-los-angeles-wildfires-arson-conspiracy-podcast-2016617
LA Mayor Karen Bass' office hit with scandals over hush money, bribes and accusations of 'legalized corruption'
nypost.com/2025/01/17/us-news/la-mayor-karen-bass-office-hit-with-accusations-of-legalized-corruption/
Voight, Gibson, Stallone: Trump Envoys to Troll Hollywood: Trump names ‘Special Ambassadors’ for trolling Hollywood. Appointing Jon Voight, Mel Gibson ...
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L.A. Isn’t Ready for What’s Next: Sooner or later, a winter storm will hit, and deadly mudslides and debris flows that will likely follow.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/los-angeles-fires-mudslide-disaster-threat/681350/
Amid the firestorm, all around L.A., signs of gratitude, love appear: These heartfelt affections are a reminder that there are still plenty of angels out there ...
latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-17/la-fires-signs-love-support-appear
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga on star-studded list for wildfire relief concerts: Musicians Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell and Jelly Roll will take the stage ...
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FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know: More performers have been added to the FireAid benefit concert lineup.
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Stephen King Says the Oscars Should Be Cancelled Amid Los Angeles Wildfires - IGN
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Some Los Angeles homes made it through the firestorm. Here's how: Houses are still standing in the burn zone in Los Angeles, ones that made it through the fires ...
npr.org/2025/01/17/nx-s1-5261859/los-angeles-wildfires-houses-survived-defensible-space
Forest fires in California: Why this house is still standing: The fires near Los Angeles have destroyed entire neighborhoods. But individual houses remained ...
zeit.de/wissen/2025-01/waldbraende-kalifornien-feuerfeste-haeuser-architektur-los-angeles
Social Media Users Shut Down GOP Senator Over His Out-Of-Control Disasters Claim: Ted Budd of North Carolina argued that hurricanes in his home state were an ...
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How the Los Angeles Fires Compare to Historic Wildfires: The Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire are the second and fourth most destructive in the state’s history.
time.com/7207852/los-angeles-wildfires-history/
Quick Glance: Progress in LA Fires and Ongoing Search for Missing
- Cooler temperatures and lighter winds aided crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires, while 31 people remain missing.
- At least 27 individuals have died in the fires, with approximately 82,400 people still under evacuation orders.
- Firefighters have increased containment on the active blazes, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, as dangerous conditions are forecast to return next week.
- Local officials caution about potential hazards from toxic waste and hazardous electricity and gas lines in impacted neighborhoods.
Los Angeles after the fires: ‘You can only live in a disaster zone for so long’: The city is pushing to rebuild areas devasted by wildfires. But the costs and ...
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Bruce Willis seen in public for 1st time since dementia diagnosis, thanks 1st responders
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The painstaking task ahead to identify victims of the Los Angeles fires: As firefighters continue to battle the blazes bearing down on Los Angeles ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-01-18/la-fires-road-to-recovery/104812198
WATCH: Los Angeles officials warn against insurance fraud in aftermath of destructive fires
pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-los-angeles-officials-warn-against-insurance-fraud-in-aftermath-of-destructive-fires
FireAid benefit concert: Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Green Day among artists to perform
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-fireaid-benefit-concert-los-angeles-wildfires-rcna188095
Lakers Predicted to Land $26M Sharpshooting Big in Massive Trade: The Lakers land two giant pieces in a new trade proposal.
newsweek.com/sports/nba/lakers-predicted-land-26m-sharpshooting-big-massive-trade-2016473
Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls for Resignation: As a disastrous fire continues to burn on the city’s west side, some are calling Chief Kristin Crowley to ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/los-angeles-fire-chief-kristin-crowley.html
'Do The Right Thing': Gavin Newsom Blasts Mike Johnson's 'Partisan Games' Amid Wildfires
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Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants forces evacuations in California
npr.org/2025/01/17/g-s1-43268/fire-battery-storage-plant-california-moss-landing
As Wildfires Linger, Focus Turns to Rebuilding in Los Angeles: Staggered after one of the most destructive natural disasters in Southern California history ...
time.com/7207607/los-angeles-rebuilding-wildfires/
Pam Shriver's major trophies stolen after evacuating L.A. fires: "Sad on so many levels"
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Disaster in Los Angeles: death toll after fires rises to 27: The strong winds in Southern California have subsided and firefighters are gaining the upper hand ...
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Looking for his father, a Portland man went to LA fire evacuation zone but found death and devastation
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Live Updates: Israeli Government Approves Gaza Cease-Fire: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the deal, which includes the release of hostages for ...
nytimes.com/live/2025/01/17/world/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire
State Farm Pulls Super Bowl Ad: ‘Our Focus Is Providing Support to the People of Los Angeles’
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/state-farm-pulls-super-bowl-ad-1235238038/
Quick Glance: State Farm Cancels Super Bowl Ad Amid LA Wildfires
- State Farm has canceled its planned Super Bowl advertisement due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.
- The company is now focusing on supporting customers affected by the devastating fires in California.
- Over 7,400 claims have been reported so far, with expectations for this number to increase.
- Facing public scrutiny for past insurance cancellations, State Farm emphasizes the safety of impacted customers as its top priority.
CBS News Jan 17
How Watch Duty became an essential app during the Los Angeles wildfires: The Watch Duty app's fire fact-checkers brought reliable information to Los Angeles ...
cbsnews.com/news/watch-duty-app-los-angeles-wildfires-warnings-evacuations/
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
cnn.com/2025/01/17/health/los-angeles-wildfires-water-systems-conversation-partner/
Leonardo DiCaprio donates to LA fire relief efforts after backlash for fleeing on private jet
wionews.com/entertainment/leonardo-dicaprio-donates-to-la-fire-relief-efforts-after-backlash-for-fleeing-on-private-jet-8626571
LeBron James says he evacuated with family amid L.A. wildfires: ‘It’s been a lot of emotions’
nytimes.com/athletic/6065874/2025/01/16/lebron-los-angeles-wildfires-lakers/
Weather conditions in Los Angeles improve, giving firefighters respite: Wind gusts and dry conditions will linger throughout the day on Thursday in Los Angeles ...
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CBS News Jan 17
Wildfire conspiracy theories are going viral again. Why?: Researchers say the conspiracies around the L.A. wildfires follow familiar patterns.
cbsnews.com/news/wildfire-conspiracy-theories-viral-fact-check/
Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive: With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.
inc.com/associated-press/amid-l-a-wildfires-oscar-season-becomes-a-pledge-drive/91108008
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop: A huge private effort was also taking shape, with thousands of volunteers staffing giveaways of food ...
wionews.com/world/fire-wrecked-los-angeles-gets-a-break-as-winds-drop-8626511
'Blues Brothers' Actress, 95, Dies in LA Wildfire: Human remains were found on the actress' Altadena property on Sunday, January 12.
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/actress-dalyce-curry-dead-altadena-los-angeles-wildfires-2016242
Over 1,000 people ordered to evacuate after fire erupts in California battery storage plant
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LA residents band together to help in midst of wildfire devastation: While the Los Angeles wildfires have brought vast destruction and loss ...
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Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response: Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/16/style/karen-bass-criticism.html
After fires in Los Angeles: concern in LA about air pollution: After the devastating fires in Los Angeles, residents are concerned about air pollution ...
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How Much Money Celebrities Have Donated to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief: From Leonardo DiCaprio to Metallica, here are the celebrities who have donated money and ...
newsweek.com/how-much-money-celebrities-have-donated-los-angeles-wildfire-relief-2016015
Weather conditions in Los Angeles improve, giving firefighters respite: Wind gusts and dry conditions will linger throughout the day on Thursday in Los Angeles ...
reuters.com/world/us/weather-conditions-los-angeles-improve-giving-firefighters-respite-2025-01-16/
‘Devastating’: Wildfire ravages historic Black community in Los Angeles: In Altadena, California, a community rallies together to respond to deadly wildfires ...
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David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ dies at 78
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Quick Glance: David Lynch: Master of American Surrealism
- David Lynch uniquely interprets the American Dream, revealing the tension between safety and danger.
- He blends experimental film traditions with mainstream elements, creating a body of work that encompasses both conventional and avant-garde narratives.
- His influence extends from films like 'Eraserhead' and 'Mulholland Drive' to 'Twin Peaks', which anticipated the rise of high-quality television.
- Lynch's works reflect a profound engagement with American identity and the hidden depths of society.
What Caused the L.A. Wildfires? How Investigators Will Find Out: Wildfires like the Los Angeles blazes destroy so much, but they often spare some evidence of the ...
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Kelly Osbourne calls out 'disturbing' celebrities using LA fires as a 'photo op': 'Go home'
nypost.com/2025/01/16/entertainment/kelly-osbourne-calls-out-disturbing-celebrities-using-la-fires-as-a-photo-op-go-home/
Joe Rogan Hits Back at MrBeast Accusation Over LA Fires: As wildfires continue to devastate communities across Southern California, Rogan discussed the suspected ...
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These L.A. Homeowners Installed Private Fire Hydrants. Here’s How They Fared.: Our reporter caught up with a number of people who had prepared for wildfires with ...
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Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing delayed due to LA fires : The hearing, now set in March, is set to determine whether the brothers could potentially be ...
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Fire reported at oil depot in Russia's Tula Oblast following drone attack: A fire erupted at an oil depot in the town of Uzlovaya in Russia's Tula ...
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California wildfires live updates: Winds die down as fires rage across L.A. area: Santa Ana winds have died down across the greater Los Angeles area ...
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SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire that sent trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean
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What Happens When Your House Burns Down and You Still Have a Mortgage?: Borrowers are still on the hook but might be able to pause payments.
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Jim Jordan backs idea Trump should move 2028 Olympics from LA to red-run town: Ohio Republican made the remarks as Los Angeles continues to battle devastating ...
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Trump Defies MAGA Allies and Pledges Support to Los Angeles Olympics: Some of his supporters have called for the Games to be moved to a “red city.”
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Los Angeles 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist: LOS ANGELES: Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los ...
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Wind gusts, humidity may test firefighters battling Los Angeles blazes: The threat of powerful wind gusts, combined with bone-dry humidity, in Los Angeles on ...
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Elderly couple battles flames from LA fires, saves home: "Here I stay ... as a human being or ashes," said 85-year-old Susan Salser.
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Live L.A. fire updates: Crews make progress after lull in winds, but 'off the charts' dryness approaches
latimes.com/california/live/2025-01-16/fire-winds-los-angeles-california-eaton-altadena-palisades-updates
LA fires: I’ve watched movies and TV destroy my hometown for years. Nothing can prepare you for seeing real devastation
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Citizens' hotline set up: Refinery in Bavaria on fire: During the night, a fire breaks out at the processor plant in Neustadt an der Donau ...
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Who will pay for LA fire damages? Complexities abound.: High voltage power lines? Arson? Embers from a minor blaze that smoldered and reignited days later? All ...
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Jewish leader's former home is vandalized in Sydney's latest antisemitic attack: A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was ...
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The Weeknd Donates $1 Million to L.A. Fire Relief After Cancelling Rose Bowl Concert
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Man Is Arrested in Connection With Little Mountain Fire: The police in San Bernardino, Calif., said they had apprehended a man in connection with the small brush ...
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Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire: But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not ...
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A Fragile Cease-Fire in Gaza: What we know about the long-sought deal, which was met with cautious hope by Israelis and Palestinians.
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What is the pink powder sprayed over the California wildfires?: The powdered substance sprayed over the California wildfires is called Phos-Chek ...
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Fire tornadoes: Firefighters in California face a rare and dangerous phenomenon : High winds and severely dry conditions have created a ‘particularly dangerous ...
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Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says he intends to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
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Quick Glance: Dodgers Sign Japanese Pitching Sensation Roki Sasaki
- Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old pitcher from Japan, has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- He announced a minor-league deal on social media, but the terms were not disclosed.
- Sasaki attracted interest from multiple teams, including the Blue Jays and Padres, before ultimately choosing the Dodgers.
- Despite his successful career in Japan, Sasaki is eager to learn and aims to become one of the greatest in MLB.
Shohei Ohtani gives $500,000 for fire relief. How are others helping?: Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman are among the many Los Angeles sports ...
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Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires
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‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ Adds David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham (Exclusive): Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El ...
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