68 minutes ago Jimmy Carter's Funeral Brings Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Brings Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video  The New York Times

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73 minutes ago PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach

In an FAQ obtained by TechCrunch, PowerSchool confirms it negotiated with the threat actors responsible for the breach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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60 minutes ago Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business

“This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration, we believe it is the right time to close this chapter.” The post Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

6 hours ago How to watch Michigan State vs. Washington basketball, live stream, betting line

How to watch Michigan State vs. Washington basketball, live stream, betting line  Lansing State Journal

Sport

1 hour ago Washington Nationals Avoid Arbitration with Promising Catcher Ahead of Deadline

Washington Nationals Avoid Arbitration with Promising Catcher Ahead of Deadline  Sports Illustrated

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7 hours ago Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."

Culture

60 minutes ago Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact

Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds.  Experts see […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 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 Road closures, security in place ahead of Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Road closures, security in place ahead of Jimmy Carter's state funeral  NBC Washington

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88 minutes ago Doublepoint launches free Apple Watch app to control devices with hand gestures

Finnish startup Doublepoint launched its free app, WowMouse, for the Apple Watch this week at CES 2025. The app uses the wearable’s sensors, compass, and accelerometer to turn your hand into a mouse that can control devices through hand gestures. The Apple Watch already uses a similar technology for the double tap feature it released […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

Society

1 hour ago Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter

Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed.

Economics

7 hours ago Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M

Gaming startups — specifically those building casual mobile games — are very hot in Turkey right now, and today another one is announcing a sizeable round just nine months into its existence. Grand Games, the publisher behind Magic Sort and Car Match, has picked up $30 million in funding — money that it will use […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Devin McCourty recalled a harsh compliment Bill Belichick paid to Mike Vrabel’s coaching credentials

"I would be very surprised if it's not Mike Vrabel in there leading the Patriots organization going forward." The post Devin McCourty recalled a harsh compliment Bill Belichick paid to Mike Vrabel’s coaching credentials appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

23 hours ago Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation

Berthaud, from Mission Hill, is part of the Boston Public Art Triennial Accelerator program. The post Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

85 minutes ago Google’s Daily Listen AI feature generates a podcast based on your Discover feed

Google is testing a new “Daily Listen” feature that automatically generates a podcast based on your Discover feed. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that Daily Listen is a personalized AI-powered audio experience that is designed to help you stay up to date on the topics you care about.  The feature is currently rolling out on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

25 hours ago Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination

Plus: Brewery hotels, Newport Winter Festival, and 25% off flights from Boston to Europe. The post Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination appeared first on Boston.com.

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89 minutes ago Video editing app Captions switches to a freemium model to boost growth

Video editing app Captions is looking to cash in on uncertainty around TikTok and ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut’s future in the U.S. by turning to a freemium model. The app, backed by Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz, has been a paid-only app until now. However, the company is changing its course to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne

Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne  SpaceCoastDaily.com

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3 hours 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.

Economics

21 hours ago Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025

Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025  Sports Illustrated

Sport

1 hour ago Washington state courts issue mandatory screening of 'Racism in America' documentary: report

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Washington state is reportedly holding a mandatory screening event as part of staff training on Thursday.

Events

31 hours ago Jimmy Carter in 2007 addressed criticism of his book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid'

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Culture

4 hours ago Hackers are exploiting a new Ivanti VPN security bug to hack into company networks

Mandiant says a Chinese cyberespionage group has been exploiting the critical-rated vulnerability since at least mid-December. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

97 minutes ago Jimmy Carter's casket is carried into the Washington National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter's casket is carried into the Washington National Cathedral  Atlanta News First

Politics

23 hours ago Washington state bill would make portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

Washington state bill would make portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools  The Lion

Society

3 hours ago Dallas firms plan another data center campus with $1 billion price tag

Three Dallas-based firms are partnering to develop a $1 billion data center campus south of Dallas.

Economics

35 hours ago Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game

Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game  The Spokesman Review

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2 hours ago LA councilwoman Traci Park discusses the wildfires that have devastated the area

Los Angeles councilwoman Traci Park, who represents the Pacific Palisades, joins the program to discuss the wildfires that have devastated the area.

Events

22 hours ago Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook's Biased 'Fact Checker' System

Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement that Meta will be making major changes to its content moderation policies and practices on Facebook and Instagram, included his blockbuster plan the eliminate the company's biased third-party "fact checkers." Breitbart News has compiled some of the worst moments of Facebook's "fact checker" era to show how the biased system was used to censor conservatives. The post Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook’s Biased ‘Fact Checker’ System appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

1 hour ago Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter honored with Washington funeral before burial in his Georgia hometown  The Associated Press

Politics

24 hours ago At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools.

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. The post At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools. appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

14 hours ago Rand Paul: I Won't Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that he won’t vote for a large reconciliation bill on the border, taxes, and energy if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling. Paul began The post Rand Paul: I Won’t Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

39 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

3 hours ago Churches Burn; Synagogue Scorched, but Survives; Rabbi's Home Lost in Palisades Fire

Religious buildings were not spared the wrath of the Palisades Fire on Tuesday and Wednesday in Los Angeles, with many churches damaged and destroyed. The post Churches Burn; Synagogue Scorched, but Survives; Rabbi’s Home Lost in Palisades Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

23 hours ago Ukrainian hackers take credit for hacking Russian ISP that wiped out servers and caused internet outages

The Russian ISP blamed the Ukrainian hackers for causing a "complete failure" across its internet infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 hours ago WATCH LIVE: Jimmy Carter's Funeral Held At Washington National Cathedral

WATCH LIVE: Jimmy Carter's Funeral Held At Washington National Cathedral  iHeartRadio

Politics

26 hours ago Former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan

The former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, Theodore Farnsworth, pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy after being accused of misleading investors over the service’s “unlimited plan.” Farnsworth also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud as the chief executive of Vinco Ventures, a publicly traded company. Helios & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later

Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later  25 News Now

Economics

3 hours ago Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in

The lessening of the wind and an increase in temperatures will make it feel like a fine winter day on Friday. The post Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

24 hours ago 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again

Mark Zuckerberg stunned the world when he announced this week that Meta would embrace free speech on its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. But to hold the billionaire to his promises of removing bias and censorship from these platforms, we must first acknowledge the terrible levels of censorship faced by conservatives on Zuckerberg's platforms since 2016. Here are six particularly egregious examples from Zuckerberg's inglorious reign as the internet's arbiter of truth. The post 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

2 hours ago Washington National Cathedral to Host State Funeral for President Jimmy Carter

Washington National Cathedral to Host State Funeral for President Jimmy Carter  Democracy Now!

Politics

26 hours ago Evaluating how brains generalize: Data from macaque monkeys reveals flaws in deep neural networks

Among the marvels of the human brain is its ability to generalize. We see an object, like a chair, and we know it's a chair, even when it's a slightly different shape, or it's found in an unexpected place or in a dimly lit environment.

Society

19 hours ago Study: Washington Bridge closure had $114 million impact on RI’s hospitality industry

Study: Washington Bridge closure had $114 million impact on RI’s hospitality industry  WPRI.com

Economics

4 hours ago Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over racial harassment allegations

Investigators concluded that students, primarily at the middle school level, faced frequent slurs and racist imagery. The post Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over racial harassment allegations appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

24 hours ago Former Huami employees launch SATELLAI, a satellite pet tracker, at CES 2025

With the smart pet wearable market estimated at $1.72 million in 2024, a new startup in the pet tech space is entering the scene with a dog tracker and collar that can directly link with satellite tracking without needing an LTE signal. At CES 2025, SATELLAI presented its pet tracker and smart collar, which include […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 hours ago New GOP senator tears into Dems 'seeking to delay' Pete Hegseth DOD confirmation

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., hit back at a Democrat's call for more documents on Pete Hegseth before his confirmation hearing, which is already scheduled for next week.

Politics

27 hours ago Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers

The Bain Capital-owned edtech giant says hackers accessed its customer support portal using a "compromised credential." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

21 hours ago REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC

Bill Belichick says he has no plans to leave his new job as the head coach at North Carolina, but his star QB from his old job in New England is reportedly trying to change his mind.  The post REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

4 hours ago Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Wildfires drastically impact life in Southern California, destroying neighborhoods. Here's where things stand. And, what to expect from former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral today.

Events

32 hours ago UN aviation agency confirms hacker breached recruitment database to access thousands of records

ICAO says compromised data includes job applicants' names, email addresses and employment history © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 hours ago Funeral for President Carter set to begin at Washington National Cathedral

Funeral for President Carter set to begin at Washington National Cathedral  Wheeling Intelligencer

Politics

31 hours ago A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Society

23 hours ago Indonesia upholds iPhone 16 sales ban after Apple offers $1 bn investment

Indonesia on Wednesday upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple's $1 billion pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock, citing the company's failure to meet domestic market requirements.

Economics

4 hours ago Live updates: At least 5 dead in Los Angeles wildfires; new blaze in Hollywood Hills

Live updates: At least 5 dead in Los Angeles wildfires; new blaze in Hollywood Hills  The Washington Post

Events

2 hours ago Innovaccer aims to become healthcare’s AI powerhouse with $275M Series F

Innovaccer has raised a $275M Series F from investors including B Capital Group, Banner Health, Danaher Ventures, Generation IM, Kaiser Permanente, and M12. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

40 hours ago Sam Altman’s family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to sexual assault accusations from his estranged younger sister on Tuesday, calling the claims “entirely untrue.” According to the Saint Louis Post Dispatch, in a new lawsuit filed Monday, Annie Altman alleges her older brother sexually assaulted her over a nine-year period in the 1990s and 2000s. The suit echoes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

23 hours ago FC Dallas Trades Forward Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC for Up to $2.3 Million in GAM, Winger Leo Chú, and a 2025 International Roster Slot

FC Dallas Trades Forward Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC for Up to $2.3 Million in GAM, Winger Leo Chú, and a 2025 International Roster Slot  FC Dallas

Economics

4 hours ago Pope Francis: Migrants Are Not ‘a Problem to Be Managed,’ ‘Ought to Be Welcomed’

Pope Francis said Thursday that migrants should be valued for their dreams and talents rather than treated as a “problem to me managed.” The post Pope Francis: Migrants Are Not ‘a Problem to Be Managed,’ ‘Ought to Be Welcomed’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video  The New York Times

Politics

23 hours ago No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’

No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’  Washington Examiner

Economics

4 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.

Events

2 hours ago Snow predicted for Washington County, MD, and Franklin County, PA. How much is expected?

Snow predicted for Washington County, MD, and Franklin County, PA. How much is expected?  Waynesboro Record Herald

Politics

24 hours ago How generative AI is transforming financial services—and what it means for customers

Generative AI, including platforms like ChatGPT, is transforming industries by making processes simpler, more efficient and easier to interact with. However, in the heavily regulated financial services sector the benefits also come with some serious risks. So it's vital that this emerging technology is employed responsibly in order to maintain stability and trust.

Economics

7 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

2 hours ago Live updates: Jimmy Carter’s casket leaves for funeral at Washington National Cathedral

Live updates: Jimmy Carter’s casket leaves for funeral at Washington National Cathedral  The Washington Post

Politics

33 hours ago Microsoft backs its $3B AI push in India with public and private sector deals

Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India’s core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 billion in the country over the next two years as it intensifies competition with rivals Google and Amazon. The tech giant’s chief executive Satya Nadella (pictured above) unveiled agreements with five major organizations […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 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

3 hours ago Biden Administration Spurs New Battle 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.

Politics

34 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 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

3 hours ago Watch live: Jimmy Carter honored with state funeral in Washington D.C.

Watch live: Jimmy Carter honored with state funeral in Washington D.C.  Scranton Times-Tribune

Politics

34 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M at a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

Events

3 hours ago LIVE UPDATES: Former Pres. Jimmy Carter departs from U.S. Capitol to Washington National Cathedral

LIVE UPDATES: Former Pres. Jimmy Carter departs from U.S. Capitol to Washington National Cathedral  WSB Atlanta

Politics

39 hours ago Dunleavy administration sues feds over ANWR lease sale scheduled for Friday

Dunleavy administration sues feds over ANWR lease sale scheduled for Friday  Anchorage Daily News

Economics

7 hours ago Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days

He was last heard from in February 2023. Since then, authorities haven't released any information about his condition and barred his lawyer from visits.

Events

3 hours ago New mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI  

AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in-person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks. Computer scientists at the Oxford Internet Institute, Imperial College London, and UCLouvain have developed a new mathematical model which could help people better understand the risks posed by AI and assist regulators in protecting peoples' privacy.

Politics

7 hours ago These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.

Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.

Events

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter Funeral Live Updates: Former US president honored in Washington

Jimmy Carter Funeral Live Updates: Former US president honored in Washington  Reuters

Politics

7 hours ago A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

Events

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Politics

7 hours ago Japanese crime leader pleads guilty to conspiring to sell nuclear materials to Iran

Prosecutors said samples of the alleged nuclear material was weapons-grade, meaning enough of it would be suitable for use in a nuclear weapon.

Events

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates  The New York Times

Politics

8 hours ago Live updates: At least 5 dead as wildfires tear through greater Los Angeles

Live updates: At least 5 dead as wildfires tear through greater Los Angeles  The Washington Post

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