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California fires live updates: Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as ‘particularly dangerous’ winds warning still in effect
Four major blazes continue to burn in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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FDA announces ban on red dye No. 3. Here's what to expect — and why some families already avoid the food coloring.
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
6 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
When does Trump take office? A guide to the 2025 inauguration, including what to expect, the schedule and tickets
President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is less than a week away. Here's what will take place and suggestions for how you might snag tickets to attend.
6 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
See Israelis and Palestinians rejoice at prospect of a Gaza cease-fire
Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire agreement to bring some of the remaining hostages home and halt the bloodshed after 15 months of conflict.
7 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Joe Biden Torches Trump’s Tech Bros ‘Oligarchy’ in Farewell Address
President Joe Biden, in his farewell address Wednesday night from the Oval Office, pointed the finger at a “very few, ultra-wealthy people” as he warned about the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media and the abuse of artificial intelligence—each consequences of a “tech-industrial complex” that could grow even more powerful in the next Trump administration. Though he didn’t say his name, Biden alluded to his successor’s self-identified “first buddy,” Elon Musk, the billiona
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Judge denies Alexander brothers bail, criticizes attorney claim that a woman isn't incapacitated if she can stand up
The judge denied the Alexander brothers bail in their sex traffic case on Wednesday. They have pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges.
4 min read - PoliticsSalon
"It threatens our entire democracy”: Biden takes aim at tech oligarchs like Musk in farewell address
Biden warned of the "dangerous concentration of power" among the wealthy in a speech that also took shots at Trump
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Biden warns of a 'tech industrial complex' and says America must lead the way on AI, not China, in farewell address
President Joe Biden warned that an oligarchy was taking shape in America during his farewell address on Wednesday.
3 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
The Shocking ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Finale Deserves an Emmy
Receipts, proof, timelines, and screenshots were nice, but what happens next? The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is Bravo’s perennial underdog, a show that knows full-well the second it slips, vipers are waiting to take it out. So, it’s my pleasure to report that Season 5 has stuck the landing in flawless form, delivering a wonderful finale that caps the best season of Housewives since… Well, maybe it’s the best season ever. It’s just that good.
9 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Fetterman Praises Trump’s Greenland Threats: ‘A Smart Thing’
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday he’s open to Donald Trump’s idea that the U.S. acquire Greenland, telling reporters that it’s “strategically a smart thing.” “I mean, it’s pretty reasonable, and I think it’s actually strategically a smart thing,” Fetterman said, according to NBC News. CNN’s Manu Raju added that Fetterman told the press that he would support the acquisition if Denmark did as well.
2 min read - BusinessThe Daily Beast
Podcaster Reveals the Spicy Details of His Falling Out With Elon Musk
Podcaster and public intellectual Sam Harris has spilled the beans on his falling out with former pal Elon Musk. In a 1,700-word Substack post titled “The Trouble with Elon,” the Making Sense host revealed that a text exchange over COVID-19 led to the end of their years-long friendship. Harris said he and Musk first met around 2008, when the billionaire tech entrepreneur was “teetering on the brink of bankruptcy” as he struggled to pay staff at Tesla.
2 min read - CelebritySalon
Certified Lawsuit Boy: Drake sues his own label for promoting Lamar diss
The lawsuit says that UMG "sought to turn Drake into a pariah," a claim the label called "illogical"
2 min read - BusinessKTLA articles
State Farm to offer renewals to policyholders impacted by L.A. County wildfires
(KTLA) – State Farm, California’s largest insurer, announced on Wednesday that it will offer renewals to residential policyholders affected by the deadly wildfires across Los Angeles County. The company previously had plans to drop many of these policies. State Farm’s decision applies to policies held by homeowners, owners of rental dwellings, and residential community associations, […]
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Stephen Miller Descends on Capitol Hill to Plot Trump’s Deportation Bonanza
Incoming White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller stopped by Capitol Hill Wednesday to ask for help sketching out President-elect Donald Trump’s signature mass deportation plan. Miller, an alum of Trump’s first administration, called on GOP lawmakers to unify and quickly move on immigration legislation during a huddle with members of the Republican Study Committee. He said lawmakers should prioritize figuring out a funding number that would allow the administration to carry out mass depo
2 min read - USFox News
Ben Affleck speaks to police about security matter outside his Brentwood home two days after FBI visit
Ben Affleck was seen near his Brentwood home — which is near a mandatory evacuation zone for the Palisades Fire — speaking with police officers on Tuesday.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
IDF general credits Trump threat as 'big change' in securing cease-fire after Hamas rejected same deal in May
After fifteen months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, a cease-fire agreement has been reached. The deal is set to take effect on Jan. 19, just one day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
2 min read - EntertainmentINSIDER
Drake sues Universal Music Group, his own label, amid Kendrick Lamar diss track feud
Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group, his own label, alleging defamation.
3 min read - PoliticsSalon
"Is it like old Playboy?": Justice Alito asks if anyone visits Pornhub for the articles
The Supreme Court justice wondered if the porn site was like "old Playboy" during oral arguments
2 min read - PoliticsFox News
DOGE caucus roadmap for cutting government waste emerges after closed-door meeting: 'great synergy'
House lawmakers shared ideas for cutting government waste in the Congressional DOGE Caucus's second meeting.
3 min read - WorldFox News
Archaeologists dig up 1,600-pound coffin in Roman grave filled with curious material: 'A rare find'
An ancient Roman grave filled with white gypsum was found in England, officials announced last week. The material was reportedly used to make plaster.
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Jay Leno Schools Fox News About ‘Blame Game’
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno ironically hit back against the politicizing of the ongoing L.A. fires in a Wednesday Fox News interview following the network’s repeated attempts to fan the flames of blame. Leno told host Sandra Smith that he volunteered to serve meals to the firefighters responding to the emergency affecting the greater Los Angeles area because he didn’t want to be a part of the “blame game.” “The great thing is I haven’t heard a political discussion for the last four days. N
1 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Malaysia wants to become Asia's Silicon Valley. This time, investors and founders say it's got a shot.
As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the country into a tech hub.
12 min read - USFox News
Jay Leno serves meals to Los Angeles first responders as deadly wildfires rage on
Comedian Jay Leno opens up about serving meals to California first responders fighting the state's deadly wildfires on "Your World."
2 min read - USFox News
Grandma who went viral after Los Angeles wildfire engulfed her home optimistic about starting over at 90
A nearly 90-year-old shares her perspective on moving forward and simplifying her life after losing everything in the devastating Eaton Fires in Southern California.
4 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
Ben Stiller Finally Acknowledges His Secret ‘Severance’ Cameo
Although he’s yet to outwardly confirm it, this is probably the closest Severance fans will get to Ben Stiller acknowledging his secret cameo on the show. The Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller series stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower and John Turturro as a group of employees at Lumon Industries, an enigma of a company that prides itself in its “severance” program which splits its staff’s personal memories from their work memories in an effort to achieve work-life balance. Along with serving as
1 min read - USKTLA articles
Photos: Angelenos pull together to support wildfire victims, first responders
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Amid the historic devastation and loss of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires, an unbreakable sense of community has emerged. Across Los Angeles County, volunteers and businesses have mobilized to support fire victims, evacuees and the brave first responders who have put their lives on the line to prevent further loss. Below […]
10 min read - USINSIDER
LA fire officials say the area isn't out of the danger zone even as people begin to survey the horrific damage
LA fire officials noted progress fighting wildfires ravaging the area, but said there was still "extreme" danger ahead with dry and windy conditions.
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Gas prices will fall in the next 2 years as global oil supply outpaces demand, EIA says
US drivers could see lower gas prices this year and next as oil supply outpaces demand. The US will continue to ramp up output from record levels, the EIA said.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Mike Pence’s Nonprofit Defies Trump With Call to Vote Down RFK Jr.
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s nonprofit organization is asking Republican senators to vote against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing his past stances on abortion. Advancing American Freedom, the policy organization Pence founded in 2023, sent a letter to the Republican caucus asking them to “reject the nomination” of Kennedy, a former Democrat selected by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal agency that oversees the FDA and CDC
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
How worried should you be about Red 3? Here's what experts say
Scientists are concerned about Red 3 because they have found a connection between the dye and cancer.
5 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Trump Prods Vivek Ramaswamy to Go for JD Vance’s Former Job in Senate
Donald Trump has encouraged one-half of the controversial DOGE duo to gun for a Senate seat soon opening up in Ohio. Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is back in the mix of names being thrown around for the post that will be vacated by vice president-elect JD Vance, even after he took himself out of consideration in November to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency with fellow billionaire Elon Musk, according to The Washington Post. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine met with Ramaswamy over the
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Interactive maps show homes destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – The Los Angeles County Fire Department has provided the following maps of the thousands of structures, primarily homes, that were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. The map icons reflect the current known status of each structure. Red indicates a structure was destroyed. Orange indicates “major” damage. Yellow […]
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Ricki Lake warns fans of LA fire fundraising scams using her name after her home was destroyed
Ricki Lake had a warning for fans amid the ongoing Los Angeles fire recovery to avoid scammers using her name to try to solicit money.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Makes Mike Johnson Fire Republican ‘Deep-Stater’: Sources
Donald Trump ordered Speaker Mike Johnson to remove the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee from his powerful role in an act of personal revenge, sources told the Daily Beast Wednesday. Mike Turner, whose committee oversees the CIA and the FBI, told his colleagues that the speaker said the order came from President-elect Trump, a senior GOP lawmaker told the Daily Beast. His departure was first reported by Punchbowl News. The Daily Beast has learned why the speaker tossed the chairman o
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalizations "unnecessarily" put America's national security at higher risk.
4 min read - BusinessINSIDER
Ultrawealthy investors are vying to buy TikTok — here's what some would do if they took over the mega-app
Several ultrawealthy investors like Kevin O'Leary and Frank McCourt have expressed interest in buying TikTok — here's what they'd do with it.
7 min read - USKTLA articles
Brush fire contained before it can threaten structures in San Bernardino
(KTLA) – A vegetation fire in San Bernardino that had the potential to grow into a structure-threatening blaze was quickly stopped Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The San Bernardino County Fire Department said the blaze, dubbed the Little Mountain Fire, began near the intersection of Little Mountain Drive and West Edgehill Road. It was initially burning […]
1 min read - USFox News
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at Georgia airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated: police
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia for allegedly driving under the influence, police say.
2 min read - USFox News
CNN defamation trial: Network’s fairness chief defends controversial report at center of lawsuit
CNN's fairness guru Emma Lacey-Bordeaux defended the controversial report at the center of a high-stakes defamation trial on Wednesday when called to the witness stand.
5 min read - USINSIDER
Trump's Pentagon pick walked back his outspoken opposition to women in combat
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth signaled he wouldn't ban women from combat roles, a backtrack that may have been necessary to get enough votes.
4 min read - PoliticsFox News
Mike Johnson replaces powerful Intelligence Committee chairman after Russian nuclear threat warning
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is replacing Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after a debacle that started with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year.
3 min read - WorldFox News
Hoard of ancient Roman coins perplexes archaeologists: 'Extremely rare'
Archaeologists recently concluded their excavation of an area in Luxembourg that contained a hoard of 141 ancient Roman coins, now worth six figures in modern U.S. dollars.
2 min read - CelebrityFox News
'All in the Family' star Sally Struthers says Betty White once 'fat-shamed' her
During a recent appearance on the "Let's Talk About That! With Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti" podcast, Sally Struthers shared her negative experience with TV actress Betty White.
4 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Cameron Diaz Shocks Jamie Foxx With ‘President’ Elon Musk Dig
Cameron Diaz seemingly took a jab at Donald Trump after referring to Elon Musk as president in a promo video for her big comeback vehicle Back in Action. In a sit-down chat with co-star Jamie Foxx for Complex, the actress spilled who she thinks are the real aliens, and how “President” Elon Musk will drive humanity onto different planets—one of the Tesla billionaire’s dreams. After Foxx asked what her “GOAT” (greatest of all time) conspiracy theory was, Diaz shared her surprisingly in-depth thoug
2 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Billy Ray Cyrus to Perform at Inauguration Event Despite Trump’s Dig Toward his Daughter
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is slated to perform at one of Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities next weekend, despite the president-elect’s recent jab toward his pop star daughter. Trump’s Inaugural Committee announced Wednesday that Cyrus, along with fellow country artists Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts and Kid Rock, would be performing at a host of events over the weekend including The Make America Great Again Victory Rally and Liberty Ball. The “Achy Breaky Heart” singer will join disco gr
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
We asked 5 teens about the TikTok ban. Most said they'll just move on.
Teens open up about the looming TikTok ban. Some will migrate to other apps, like Instagram. They also hope for more offline connections.
5 min read - TechnologyINSIDER
19 ways the world is designed for right-handed people
Left-handed people can have problems with ordinary objects like scissors and rulers, which were designed for right-handed people.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Biden and Trump Battle Over Credit for Middle East Deal
Joe Biden was battling with Donald Trump over who gets the credit for the Middle East hostage release and ceasefire deal after the president’s Hail Mary pass to save his legacy was snatched at the end line. “Is that a joke?” Biden snapped at a reporter after being asked if his successor was partly responsible for the breakthrough. The veil of civility between the White House rivals in recent days was stripped to reveal a frantic race to take all the plaudits for the historic agreement.
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Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively's husband of mocking him in 'Deadpool' movie as he gears up to sue actress
Justin Baldoni accused Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, of mocking the actor with the "Deadpool" character "Nicepool." The actor made the accusation in a litigation holding letter.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I made Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo, and it's so much better than chicken noodle soup
Ina Garten's ravioli en brodo is a delicious Italian twist on chicken noodle soup. It's one of the best Barefoot Contessa recipes I've made.
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