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Death toll rises to at least 22 as wildfires rage in South Korea
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California’s FAIR Plan Gets $1 Billion Bailout After L.A. Fires
California’s home insurance plan of last resort, designed for people who can’t get coverage on the private market, does not have enough…
Business
How GoFundMe Became a $250 Million Lifeline After the L.A. Fires
During a news conference four day after the fires began, Kathryn Barger, the chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, said…
Business
California homeowners could get payouts if utility company started fires
Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, is under scrutiny as investigations into the Eaton fire's origins…
Politics
State Farm slammed for seeking up to 38% policy hike after wildfires
State Farm has come under heavy criticism for seeking a 22 percent rate hike, with a 38 percent increase for renters, in the wake of the…
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Are California wildfires over? Containment status after weeks of fires
Nearly all of the active wildfires in California have been contained, according to the most recent update from the California Department…
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These House newcomers came to the Capitol with big plans. Then the wildfires hit
WASHINGTON — Rep. Luz Rivas had barely begun her day in Washington when her cellphone rang at 7 a.m. The Hurst fire had erupted around…
Politics
Republican floats new bill to swap high-speed rail funds for wildfire aid
A Republican California state lawmaker has proposed diverting billions of dollars intended for high-speed rail to pay for water…
Politics
California reservoir update as Trump criticizes state water supply
As of Friday, most of California's major water supply reservoirs are performing above their historical average for this time of year. Why…
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California set for much needed rain, but it comes with mudslide risks
Southern California is bracing for its first significant rainfall in months this weekend, bringing both relief and potential risks.…
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California rain live tracker: forecast for San Francisco, Los Angeles
Amid California's dry spell, Los Angeles and surrounding areas are set to receive a small but measurable amount of rain this weekend. Why…
Politics
How the Academy Awards Have Adapted to Catastrophe
Until two weeks ago, Oscar pundits were describing this awards season as “weird.” Unlike last year’s slate, dominated by Barbenheimer, the…
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Mike Johnson proposes conditional wildfire aid for California, Los Angeles
House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana on Sunday reiterated his belief that Congress should consider attaching conditions to aid for…
Lifestyle
As the Los Angeles Wildfires Continue, Restaurants Rise Up
A few weeks ago, I had dinner at LaSorted’s in Chinatown, eating pizza and drinking wine with my husband while our toddler gnawed at a…
Business
Chantel Jeffries Faces Backlash For Posting Racy Photos from South Africa Tour While Wildfires Continue to Ravage Los Angeles
Chantel Jeffries appeared out of touch with the current situation in Los Angeles when she shared photos from her latest exotic vacation.…
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The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Some losses are incalculable. For Ms. Lavasani, it’s the photo albums of her two daughters, Xena and Rezvon, both now grown, that she…
Celebrity
Ben Affleck confronts police outside his $20 million home amid LA wildfires
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Ben Affleck recently had words with two LAPD officers amid the LA…
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Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
After decades of mounting damage from climate-fueled natural disasters, researchers have compiled many misery-filled data sets that trace…
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California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Wildfire Losses Mount
It’s too soon to know how the Los Angeles fires will change life in California, but it may heavily depend on the answer to a single…
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List of California lawmakers who voted against wildfire prevention funding
Six California lawmakers voted against wildfire prevention funding ahead of several wildfires in the state which have killed at least 24…
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How to protect yourself from California wildfires and ash impacts
Fires continue to burn in California and breathing in smoke can be harmful—but there are ways to protect yourself and your family.…
Culture
Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires
Over the past week, as eight wildfires destroyed vast portions of its home metropolis, Hollywood found itself violently impacted — and, at…
Business
Palisades fire update as ATF investigating what cause could be
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is investigating the cause of the Palisades fire, the first of several…
Business
Biggest US banks ready mortgage relief for victims of Los Angeles wildfires
JPMORGAN Chase and Bank of America (BOA) are easing mortgage repayment conditions for customers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, as…