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Australians have been warned to brace for golf ball-sized hail and flash flooding, as thunderstorms are set to sweep the nation.
- Futurism
Why Doesn't LA Just Put the Fires Out Using Ocean Water?
Firefighters are still battling several wildfires in the Los Angeles region — and the path of destruction is enormous. And thanks to an extremely dry 2024, in large part the consequence of human-caused climate change, has made firefighting efforts even more complicated. Last week, fire hydrants started to run dry, leaving some firefighters empty-handed. Which leaves an intriguing question: why aren't they resorting to scooping up water from the nearby Pacific Ocean? As Patrick Megonigal, [prof m
- NewsWire
Millions warned as rain, 100km/h winds lash state
A man has died in a severe storm as parts of Australia have been lashed by winds reaching upwards of 100km/h and rain and hail wreck crops.
- BBC
What's the latest on Los Angeles wildfires and how did they start?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
- The Independent
California fires live updates: Officials warn of ‘health concerns’ and winds as blazes tear through LA
Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California
- USA TODAY
Stars helping LA fires victims: Beyoncé pledges $2.5M, Eva Longoria donates $1M and more
Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, and Tinseltown is showing up for LA amid the city's ongoing wildfires. Here's how stars are helping out.
- The Hill
House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
The House is barreling toward a contentious debate over disaster relief for California as many — but not all — Republicans call for conditions to be placed on the assistance, an idea Democrats are soundly rejecting. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday threw his support behind placing stipulations on aid designed to help California recover from…
- BBC
Maps and images reveal scale of LA wildfire devastation
Maps and images showing how the fires currently affecting the Los Angeles area are developing.
- PA Media: UK News
Majority think UK ‘not prepared’ for floods and other climate impacts – poll
Flooding is seen as the most pressing impact of climate change for the UK, a survey has found.
- France 24 Videos
Los Angeles braces for strong winds as deadly wildfires continue to rage
Los Angeles faces critical wildfire threats as dry, dangerous Santa Ana winds were expected to exacerbate blazes that have destroyed neighbourhoods and claimed more than two dozen lives. A red flag warning was in effect as firefighters try to prevent conflagrations from spreading in the city as well as other Southern California counties.
- Storyful
Waves Slam Frozen Michigan Lighthouse Amid Bitter Wind Chill
Waves were seen battering a lighthouse on Lake Michigan on Tuesday, January 14, as weather officials warned of wind chills as low as -10 degrees Fahrenheit in southwest Michigan.This footage was captured by Nathan Voytovick of Nate’s Dronography, who said it shows “massive waves full of ice balls” battering the lighthouse in St Joseph, Michigan.The region could also see blowing snow and snow showers through the evening, according to the National Weather Service. Credit: Nate’s Dronography via Storyful
- Yahoo News Australia Video
Dire warning for Australia bushfire season amid Los Angeles’ winter wildfires
The destructive fires in LA are burning in the middle of winter, following the state’s hottest summer on record, with researchers telling Yahoo News Australia we could “absolutely” see similar disasters here in Australia.
- Australian Associated Press
More insurance pain possible following LA fires
Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.
- Reuters
Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Firefighters on Tuesday held the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape presented extremely hazardous conditions. Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the blazes from growing for the second day running.
- PA Media: Entertainment
Eva Longoria: LA is a working class city, it is not just celebrity homes burning
The actress said despite everybody pitching in to help on the streets of the city, ‘there’s so much to work through’.
- Evening Standard
The 'virgin' Sophie Rain set to make $60m on adult site: The rise and backlash of OnlyFans' biggest star
After earning $43 million in 2024, Sophie Rain will surpass that this year amid fierce ethical debates about her child-like looks and controversial pals
- Yahoo News Australia
Tradie captures incredible scene on Aussie farm: 'Doing us a favour'
It prompted one snake catcher to tell Yahoo he's 'never' seen anything like it.
- Reuters
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
After a battle in Russia's snowy western region of Kursk this week, Ukrainian special forces scoured the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean enemy soldiers. But it is among mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of defectors that some North Korean soldiers are resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia's three-year war with Ukraine. "Self-detonation and suicides: that's the reality about North Korea," said Kim, a 32-year-old former North Korean soldier who defected to the South in 2022, requesting he only be identified by his surname due to fears of reprisals against his family left in the North.
- HuffPost
Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown In Wild Rant Aimed At ‘Moron’ TV Host
The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs
Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump. Citing two sources that have been briefed on the plans, The New York Times reports that Musk will set up camp at the Eisenhower Executive Office, a separate building adjacent to the White House. It’s still not clear whether Musk’s DOGE partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, will also h