More than 10,000 structures, many homes, have burned in Los Angeles area wildfires, officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 10,000 structures, many homes, have burned in Los Angeles area wildfires, officials say.
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NewsWire‘Threat to lives’: Tropical cyclone intensifies
One state has been dealt a double blow as a tropical cyclone smashes the northern region, while residents in the south have been rocked by an earthquake.
- Australian Associated Press
Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill
Wild weather is threatening regions around Australia as a tropical cyclone impacts exports, amid fears for the occupants of a car swept away by floodwaters.
- NewsWire
Warning as Cyclone Sean closes in
Residents in one state have been warned to bunker down as tropical cyclone Sean sweeps over the region, bringing blistering winds and heavy rain.
- NewsWire
Desperate search after storm havoc
A desperate search has been launched after a car was swept away by floodwaters during wild storms across one Aussie state, with thousands still not having any power.
- Storyful
York Blanketed as Heavy Snow Hits Southern Pennsylvania
A Winter Storm Warning was in effect for areas in southern, central, and eastern Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 19, as heavy snow hit the East Coast.Videos filmed by Jack Brown, @JackBromoon, and captured by his home Ring camera show snow blanketing York, in southern Pennsylvania, on Sunday afternoon.“Snow is coming down wholesale currently, snowfall rates least an inch an hour if this intensity continues,” Brown wrote on X.The National Weather Service warned of “difficult” travel conditions due to slick roadways and reduced visibility. Credit: Jack Brown via Storyful
- The Independent
UK weather: Snow set to fall as -2C temperature plunge triggers health alerts
Snow grains could fall in parts of England with warnings that health and social services may be impacted
- PA Media: UK News
Stronger winds ahead as weather set to turn ‘unsettled’ before weekend
Forecasters said Monday and Tuesday would be ‘fairly benign’, with many continuing to see cloud and spots of rain.
- CNN
Back-to-back-to-back winter storms will paste the US with snow that could reach the Gulf Coast
An already active winter is about to shift into overdrive as a trio of storms over the weekend and into next week deliver snow to the Midwest, East and possibly as far south as the Gulf Coast.
- CNN
Southern states declare emergencies ahead of potentially historic snow, as cold temps chill 220 million people
More than 220 million people across the United States are facing dangerous cold that will also open the door for a potentially historic and crippling winter storm that could deliver snow as far south as Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
- Bloomberg
LA Faces Extreme Fire Risk for Third Week as Winds Return
(Bloomberg) -- Hurricane-strength gusts from Santa Ana winds will sweep over the mountains and foothills around Southern California, putting the region back on high alert after two weeks of devastating fires.Most Read from BloombergHow Sanctuary Cities Are Preparing for Another Showdown With TrumpTexas HOA Charged With Discrimination for Banning Section 8 RentersWhat LA’s Fires Mean for the City’s Housing ShortageNYC Commuters Get New Way to Dodge Traffic: $95 Helicopter RidesDeadly Landslide of
- Storyful
Daredevil Wakeboards in Storm Drain After Tropical Cyclone Sean Brings Record Rain
A local daredevil took advantage of the tropical cyclone looming off the coast of Western Australia on January 19, by wakeboarding through flooded storm drains.Damon Starkey, who can be seen being dragged behind his friend’s truck in Karratha, said he was “[making] hay while the sun shines!”Tropical Cyclone Sean was upgraded to Category 4 and broke a nearly 20-year rainfall record, with media reporting that the local airport gauge recorded more than 270 millimetres of rain overnight. Credit: Damon Starkey via Storyful
- Storyful
Sand From Famous Bondi Beach Blown Onto Promenade After Storm
Strong winds forced sand from Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach up to its promenade, forcing the closure of areas on Saturday, January 18.Footage filmed by Daniel Wilkinson shows the promenade covered in sand, mountains of sand piling up in the area, and authorities working to remove it.Wilkinson told Storyful that “several days of 70km/hr+ gale force winds” forced the closure of the beach and its carpark.“I called it “Snow Day” as a joke, but it’s all sand and just looks like snow,” Wilkinson said, adding that he “lived here for 8+ years and this has never happened.”News reports said that damaging winds had been hitting the area, knocking down trees and impacting transport. Credit: Daniel Wilkinson via Storyful
- The Independent
Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States
Schwarzenegger has been one of the few Republicans to have criticised Trump
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis fans' overwhelming response to Jelena Dokic's on-court interviews at Australian Open
One line of questioning to Madison Keys drew some ugly responses, but the majority have been positive. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Millions amazed by man's 'special' encounter on late night walk in rural Australia
The 'lucky' man was enjoying a wander in remote bushland when he 'caught a glimpse' of something moving on the ground.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cruz Hewitt sparks staggering scenes at Australian Open as Aussie teen blows tennis world away
Cruz Hewitt continues to show he belongs. Read more here.
- GOBankingRates
I’m a Mechanic: 9 Cars I Would Never Buy and Why They Aren’t Worth It
Consumers often consider the sticker price, features, and design when deciding which car to buy. Find Out: The 20 Cars Seeing the Biggest Price Drops in 2024 Discover More: 9 Things You Must Do...
- HuffPost
Trump Team Marks Inauguration Day With Mean-Spirited 'EVICTION NOTE' Taunting Biden
Donald Trump's campaign team attempted to troll the outgoing president on social media.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cruz Hewitt's stunning display against World No.1 as Alex de Minaur responds to ugly drama around fiancee
Alex de Minaur and fiancee Katie Boulter have both been targeted. Read more here.
- CNN
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.