61 minutes ago Red Sox manager Alex Cora says he skipped Trump White House visit to show support for Puerto Rico

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently opened up on why he skipped a trip to the Trump White House after leading his team to the 2018 World Series title.

Politics

2 hours ago More than half a million students were out of school because of LA fires this week

School districts in and around Los Angeles shut down because of the fires. That includes LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country.

Society

3 hours ago Bench customers are now being forced to hand over their data or risk losing it, they say

After accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on December 27 and was bought in a fire-sale by Employer.com, Bench customers are now learning they can’t easily just take their financial data and leave.  And some are very unhappy about it, three customers told TechCrunch. To recap: When Bench, a startup based in Canada that raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago LA fires updates: Rams playoff game moved, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Rams playoff game moved, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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36 minutes ago John Mayer Breaks Hearts With Emotional Message About What's Really Being Lost In These Fires

John Mayer is sending his love to those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires. And he’s letting everyone else know what that means. On Instagram Thursday, the Gravity singer posted a photo of the “most valuable” thing he owns. No, it isn’t a guitar or a Grammy. It turns out, it’s a [...] Read More... The post John Mayer Breaks Hearts With Emotional Message About What's Really Being Lost In These Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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17 hours ago Watch: Altadena Family Goes Viral Singing Christian Hymns over Destroyed Home

A family in Altadena went viral this week with video of them singing Christian hymns over the rubble of their home that burned in the Eaton fire just north of Pasadena near Los Angeles. The post Watch: Altadena Family Goes Viral Singing Christian Hymns over Destroyed Home appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

2 hours ago California Gov. Newsom orders independent investigation after hydrants run dry: 'We need answers'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.

Politics

11 hours ago State lawmakers plan to continue to focus on the need for new Cook Inlet natural gas

State lawmakers plan to continue to focus on the need for new Cook Inlet natural gas  Alaska Beacon

Society

15 hours ago California FAIR Plan could be on the hook for up to $24 billion in L.A. fire losses

California FAIR Plan could be on the hook for up to $24 billion in L.A. fire losses  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

49 minutes ago Here's why you shouldn't fly drones over Southern California's wildfire

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.

Events

2 hours ago Trump’s Sentence Comes With No Penalty, but He Will Take Office as a Felon

Justice Juan M. Merchan gave Donald J. Trump a symbolic punishment. The judge said that leniency was due the office of the president, not the man who will soon hold the title.

Politics

15 hours ago Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone.

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Society

25 hours ago ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff

ICON Technologies Inc., which builds homes using 3D printing, is laying off 114 people, according to a WARN letter filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news to TechCrunch, providing a statement that ICON had “recently made a difficult decision to re-align” its team and team size “to focus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

70 minutes ago L.A. fires live updates: 11 killed, 10,000 structures feared destroyed as wildfires rage into fourth day

L.A. fires live updates: 11 killed, 10,000 structures feared destroyed as wildfires rage into fourth day  The Washington Post

Events

2 hours ago Report: Two Men Shot During Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump to Attend Inauguration

Two men who were shot during the first assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly attend his upcoming inauguration. The post Report: Two Men Shot During Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump to Attend Inauguration appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

15 hours ago Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Society

76 minutes ago Jennifer Garner Seen Volunteering To Feed Firefighters As Ben Affleck Leans On Her Amid Evacuation!

Jennifer Garner is lending a helping hand amid the horrific wildfires in Southern California. According to Page Six, the actress volunteered to feed firefighters in Los Angeles on Friday who have been working hard 24/7 to battle the fires that have burned nearly 30,000 acres of land and left thousands of homes in ruins. Pictures [...] Read More... The post Jennifer Garner Seen Volunteering To Feed Firefighters As Ben Affleck Leans On Her Amid Evacuation! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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3 hours ago Alexander Vindman Slams Mike Waltz Plan to Clear Deep Staters from National Security Council

Alexander Vindman criticized incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's plan to clear the National Security Council of deep staters. The post Alexander Vindman Slams Mike Waltz Plan to Clear Deep Staters from National Security Council appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

76 minutes ago Massive Palisades Fire turns deadly as it devastates coastal Los Angeles community

Massive Palisades Fire turns deadly as it devastates coastal Los Angeles community  CBS News

Events

3 hours ago Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol

President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power shutoff, but a report indicates the city's water utility might lack a common safety protocol.

Politics

91 minutes ago Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Events

4 hours ago Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court Over Continued Defamation of Election Workers

In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Politics

1 hour ago California wildfires: Single mom who lost everything in Eaton Fire hails Altadena’s ‘tenacity’ and ‘spirit’

Brenda King, a California single mother who lost everything in Altadena this week during the Eaton Fire, is hailing her community’s resilience.

Events

4 hours ago Biden extends temporary protection for migrants of Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine

People from Venezuela, El Salvador and Honduras has had Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for the longest time. With the Trump administration promising to end TPS, Central Americans are bracing for the possibility of being deported.

Politics

1 hour ago Whitney Cummings Is Patrolling LA With Swords To Fight Off Arsonists! Sorry, WHAT?!

Yeah, you read that correctly. And no, we have no idea, either. Whitney Cummings has a plan to take on the LA wildfires head-on — by confronting potential arsonists herself. On Instagram Thursday, the actress took to her Stories to share the story about an arsonist who was caught trying to start more fires near [...] Read More... The post Whitney Cummings Is Patrolling LA With Swords To Fight Off Arsonists! Sorry, WHAT?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

5 hours ago Transgender Congress member 'mystified' that GOP 'prioritizes' trans athlete bans in girls sports

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., blasted the GOP for focusing on keeping transgender athletes out of sports that align with their gender identity.

Politics

2 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise as Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes

Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise as Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes  The Wall Street Journal

Events

5 hours ago Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown

Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown  The Associated Press

Politics

2 hours ago Dramatic aerial video shows 'staggering' devastation of Los Angeles fires

Dramatic aerial video shows 'staggering' devastation of Los Angeles fires  USA TODAY

Events

5 hours ago Dems eerily silent on Trump sentencing as they prepare for Republican trifecta in Washington

Democratic members of congress were less reactive to the sentencing of President-elect Trump on Friday, where he was sentenced with no penalty in the New York criminal trial.

Politics

2 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

Events

5 hours ago Opinion | Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve

Opinion | Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve  The Washington Post

Politics

2 hours ago Mandy Moore tells critics to 'kindly F off' after backlash for sharing her family's fire relief fundraiser

Mandy Moore is hitting back at haters after receiving backlash for sharing her family's fire relief fundraiser on her Instagram. The actress lost most of her home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

6 hours ago Actress Justine Bateman Says Californians Are Learning What Happens When You Elect Incompetent Democrats: 'Resign Out of Shame'

Actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman heaped scorn on the political class in Los Angeles and the state of California over the devastating wildfire disaster that continues to sweep over Southern California, and demanded that they "resign in shame" for their fatal failures. The post Actress Justine Bateman Says Californians Are Learning What Happens When You Elect Incompetent Democrats: ‘Resign Out of Shame’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 hours ago LA County cut fire budget while spending heavily on DEI, woke items: 'Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe'

A review of Los Angeles County's budget shows that thousands of dollars were allocated to diversity, equity and inclusion programs while the fire department saw major funding cuts.

Events

6 hours ago Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office

The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.

Politics

3 hours ago Live updates: 7,000 structures damaged or destroyed in LA County Eaton Fire

Live updates: 7,000 structures damaged or destroyed in LA County Eaton Fire  NBC Los Angeles

Events

6 hours ago 'Delaying and obstructing': Top Senate Republican hits back as Dem calls foul on Trump confirmation hearings

Mike Lee and Martin Heinrich are sparring over the proper protocol for confirmation hearings as Republicans look to quickly install Trump's nominees.

Politics

3 hours ago LA fires live updates: At least 10 dead as over 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed

LA fires live updates: At least 10 dead as over 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed  The Independent

Events

6 hours ago UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential

UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential  KUAC

Politics

3 hours ago A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

Events

3 hours ago Benefit Concert for Los Angeles Fire Victims to Be Held at Intuit Dome

Benefit Concert for Los Angeles Fire Victims to Be Held at Intuit Dome  Billboard

Events

6 hours ago 'Anything but ordinary': Legal experts shred NY v. Trump as 'one of the worst' cases in history

Legal scholars and attorneys weighed in on New York Judge Juan Merchan sentencing Trump in the NY v. Trump case on Friday morning.

Politics

3 hours ago California fires live updates: 18 arrests so far in Eaton, Palisades fires

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Events

6 hours ago Transition 2025: A Report the Incoming Trump Administration Should Read

Transition 2025: A Report the Incoming Trump Administration Should Read  Council on Foreign Relations

Politics

3 hours ago LA fire chief says city failed residents in wildfire prep, budget cuts: 'Screaming to be properly funded'

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said that the City of Los Angeles failed its residents after failing to properly fund the fire department.

Events

6 hours ago Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address

Pope Francis declared in a papal address that "fake news" has been a major cause of societal unrest that has led to the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump.

Politics

4 hours ago California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Blazes Continue

California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Blazes Continue  Forbes

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