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'What happens when the power goes out? That's the massive elephant in the room'

One of the dumbest rules in Hall of Fame voting limits voters to 10 “yes” votes.

Two massive fires, the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades, and the Eaton Fire in northeast Los Angeles County, continued burning on Friday, but crews have made some progress on containment. Meanwhile, fire officials are responding to three other dangerous fires in the region. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Kris Van Cleave report.

US President Joe Biden on Friday likened Los Angeles to a "war scene" as multiple major wildfires continued to devour neighborhoods around the city.

In this piece, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI writes on the shocking case of a three-year-old boy, the son of a widow in Ikorodu, Lagos, who was dealt deafening slaps by a teacher, sparked a fiery national debate on the dangerous prevalence of corporal punishment and unchecked teacher brutality in classrooms The usual hum of activities—students’ chatter, the

The read here is the 43-year-old icon is plotting a U.S. tour, which would inevitably include a stop in Las Vegas.

The read here is the 43-year-old icon is plotting a U.S. tour, which would inevitably include a stop in Las Vegas.

After President-elect Donald Trump floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state of the U.S., one Canadian leader offered a different proposal, impacting Oregon’s statehood.

If you have been impacted by the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires, here is the emergency assistance available to you right now.

Seattle’s University District is a vibrant area full of opportunity. Anchored by the University of Washington, the neighborhood is home to long-standing businesses, innovative ventures, and cultural spaces. Through the Request for Proposals process, we’re looking for an experienced and visionary organization to serve as the program manager for the University District Business Improvement Area. […]

The 1990 track "has nothing to do with families, losing everything they have in a natural disaster," says the rapper

Amber Balcaen (No. 70A Nitro Motorsports Toyota) was the fastest of 70 drivers that took time in the two-day ARCA Menards Series Pre-Race Practice at Daytona International Speedway.

President is 'diminishing the power of the state and cutting off the source of its control over citizens'

In a bold defiance of their Christian and Muslim upbringings, a wave of young Nigerians are turning to Isese spirituality—yet their journey is anything but smooth. VICTOR AYENI delves into the gripping stories of these traditional worshippers, exposing their battles against relentless vilification, harassment, and deep-rooted societal prejudice Few posts on X (formerly Twitter) have

Former NFL player Robert Quinn has been arrested in his native South Carolina after a multiple car collision involving multiple vehicles in North Charleston.  According to WCBD and a report from North Charleston PD, officers responded to a crash scene at approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 10 when they say a white Dodge Challenger was reversing away as they arrived. A man in the passenger seat—later identified as Quinn—reportedly had visible head and hand injuries that were...

It wasn't his first hit-and-run accident.

AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi, representing Ludhiana West, was declared dead after being shot. The incident occurred around midnight, and he was pronounced dead upon arrival at DMC hospital. Gurpreet Gogi had joined the AAP in 2022 and defeated former Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu in the Ludhiana assembly elections.

1. Why Newsom invited Trump to visit LA fire zones amid worries he’ll block disaster aid  CalMatters
2. Kenneth fire erupts in West Hills, moves into Ventura County and jumps to 960 acres  LA Daily News
3. Fact checking Trump's claims about the California wildfires  CBS News

The beach, often painted as nature’s place of laughter and serenity, where the sun kisses the skin and waves whisper promises of peace, is meant to be an escape from the relentless heat and city chaos. Here, families build memories on sun-drenched sands, lovers find comfort in the music of the tides, and adventurers surrender

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Barriers will be installed on platforms at subway stations in New York City starting in 2025, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The barriers will be installed as a safety measure to prevent people from being pushed onto the subway tracks, the governor said. “We are putting up barriers. I have come up [...]

Legacy includes Chinese police stations and Venezuelan gang in the U.S.

As the online gig economy continues its rapid expansion, many workers—engaged in short-term, contract-based jobs—lament being exploited, as their employers often deny them the rights and social benefits enjoyed by their counterparts in traditional employment. Now, these workers and industry experts are calling for a fairer, more equitable system to safeguard their interests and address

GENEVA, Switzerland: After the first death of a patient from H5N1 bird flu in the United States, a World Health Organization spokesperson this week reassured the general population that the risk from the virus remained low.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]