68 minutes ago Firefighters learn from experts about electric vehicle batteries, safety

There's a reason that electric vehicles (EV) in salvage yards are kept by themselves and spaced far apart. Their lithium-ion batteries can hold a lot of energy, and if one catches fire, it's sometimes hard for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

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61 minutes ago Tesla directors to pay up to $919 million to settle claims they overpaid themselves

A Delaware judge has approved a settlement that will see Tesla directors – including Chair Robyn Denholm, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Kimbal Musk, and James Murdoch – return up to $919 million to the automaker, officially resolving allegations that they overpaid themselves, per Reuters.  The settlement concludes a 2020 lawsuit by the Police and Fire […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 hours ago How California fires are impacting sports: Los Angeles Kings game postponed

How California fires are impacting sports: Los Angeles Kings game postponed  USA TODAY

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2 hours ago Biden Administration Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread

The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.

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17 hours ago How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles

The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support.

Science

4 hours ago Solar device transforms used tires to help purify water so that it's drinkable

Scientists have developed a floating solar still device that is capable of harnessing the sun's energy to purify seawater and withstanding harsh maritime conditions.

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38 hours ago Palisades fire Los Angeles live updates: Wildfire grows in California as powerful winds fan flames

Palisades fire Los Angeles live updates: Wildfire grows in California as powerful winds fan flames  BBC.com

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2 hours ago California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.

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4 hours ago Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.

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2 hours ago Hollywood Hills fire forces more evacuations, with 27K acres scorched across Los Angeles County

The Sunset Fire, which erupted in the Hollywood Hills and prompted evacuation orders Wednesday night, is the fifth wildfire that firefighters are facing.

Events

5 hours ago Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires

President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California

Politics

2 hours ago Tommy Tuberville on why he's pushing trans athlete ban bill: 'There's been an attack on women'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke about why he is re-introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, slamming Democrats for their treatment of women athletes.

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13 hours ago Newsom on Water Situation: 'Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out'

During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated that local authorities are trying to figure out the situation with water and that President-Elect Donald Trump “wanted to politicize” the disaster, adding, “I The post Newsom on Water Situation: ‘Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out’ — Trump Wants to ‘Politicize’ Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires  The Associated Press

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13 hours ago Alex Marlow: L.A. Fire Department Prioritizes Diversity over Preparedness

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the diversity pushes within the Los Angeles Fire Department. Marlow stated, “So, that’s how you attract the best and brightest, you have diversity quotas? Diversity is contra to The post Alex Marlow: L.A. Fire Department Prioritizes Diversity over Preparedness appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Raging Los Angeles Fires Take More Ground, Show Little Sign of Slowing

Raging Los Angeles Fires Take More Ground, Show Little Sign of Slowing  The Wall Street Journal

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15 hours ago I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.

Yes, you can become sober and remain social.

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3 hours ago California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions

California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions  ABC News

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16 hours ago LA Times owner blames mayor for cutting fire department budget ahead of wildfires: 'Competence matters'

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong remarked how Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass cut the fire department’s budget prior to the ongoing Palisades fires.

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3 hours ago Photos of Los Angeles fires show blazes ripping through neighbourhoods

Photos of Los Angeles fires show blazes ripping through neighbourhoods  BBC.com

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16 hours ago Trump Thanks Biden: 'Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA'

President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday sarcastically thanked President Joe Biden for leaving him "no water" in fire hydrants amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and "no money" in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The post Trump Thanks Biden: ‘Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago California fires live updates: Water and air quality concerns as fires rage

At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Events

16 hours ago Trump Thanks Biden for 'Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA'

President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday sarcastically thanked President Joe Biden for leaving him "no water" in fire hydrants amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and "no money" in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The post Trump Thanks Biden for ‘Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Palisades fire live updates: Five killed as new Hollywood Hills wildfire prompts further evacuations

Palisades fire live updates: Five killed as new Hollywood Hills wildfire prompts further evacuations  The Independent

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16 hours ago Scott Disick Explains Why Kendall & Kylie Jenner Are The 'Perfect' Role Models For Son Mason When It Comes To Drinking

Scott Disick is making sure his son doesn’t fall down the same path as him. As Perezcious readers, the Talentless founder struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and checked into rehab multiple times over the years. We even saw how His Lordship acted when he wasn’t sober during Keeping Up With The Kardashians — and how [...] Read More... The post Scott Disick Explains Why Kendall & Kylie Jenner Are The 'Perfect' Role Models For Son Mason When It Comes To Drinking appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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4 hours ago California fires live updates: 100,000 evacuate as 5 Los Angeles wildfires blaze

At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

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16 hours ago Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires

Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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4 hours ago Newly ignited L.A. fire triggers evacuation orders for 100,000 in Hollywood

Newly ignited L.A. fire triggers evacuation orders for 100,000 in Hollywood  Axios

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17 hours ago Virginia government grinds to a halt as hospitals, residents hit by colossal water plant failure

Virginia's government ground to a halt, and thousands were left without water after a colossal failure at the city's treatment plant.

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4 hours ago More fires erupt in Southern California and spread to the Hollywood Hills

Three new fires broke out in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than 7,500 personnel are helping in the response to the infernos.

Events

19 hours ago LIVE: Biden visits Los Angeles area fire station to provide briefing on wildfires

LIVE: Biden visits Los Angeles area fire station to provide briefing on wildfires  NewsNation Now

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4 hours ago Raging Los Angeles fires sweep into the Hollywood Hills; at least 5 are dead

The multiplying fires have killed at least five people, forced widespread evacuation orders and burned tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses and cultural landmarks.

Events

22 hours ago Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business

Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business  The Seattle Times

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5 hours ago White House Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread

The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.

Events

23 hours ago ‘How about we buy Alaska?’ Canadian official fires back over Trump's '51st state' proposal

‘How about we buy Alaska?’ Canadian official fires back over Trump's '51st state' proposal  Moneycontrol

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5 hours ago LA fires: Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal's homes burn down as more celebrities evacuated

LA fires: Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal's homes burn down as more celebrities evacuated  Sky News

Events

26 hours ago Pizzaman who rescued 4 kids from house fire reacts to Donald Trump Jr's Medal of Freedom suggestion

Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk said an Indiana pizzaman who saved four kids from a house fire deserves the Medal of Freedom, not President Biden's picks.

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5 hours ago Palisades Fire: Sarah Michelle Gellar leads stars blasting LA mayor as gridlock cripples evacuations

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jillian Michaels criticized Los Angeles officials' leadership after fires raged throughout Los Angeles, forcing mandatory evacuations.

Events

27 hours ago Bay Area breweries are struggling. Could this kind of beer be the answer?

Bay Area breweries are struggling. Could this kind of beer be the answer?  San Francisco Chronicle

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6 hours ago 'Can't Even Respond': Gavin Newsom Reacts To Trump's Los Angeles Wildfires Attack

'Can't Even Respond': Gavin Newsom Reacts To Trump's Los Angeles Wildfires Attack  HuffPost

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29 hours ago 'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January

What do you say to people when they ask you why you aren't drinking? How do you get your friends to hang out in places other than bars? We tackle the social conundrums of sober socializing.

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7 hours ago LA fires: What's happening in Los Angeles, and what caused the wildfires?

LA fires: What's happening in Los Angeles, and what caused the wildfires?  BBC.com

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29 hours ago California secures federal assistance to support response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County

California secures federal assistance to support response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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7 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires updates: Five killed as firestorms rage in California

Los Angeles wildfires updates: Five killed as firestorms rage in California  Al Jazeera English

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