Aircraft return to dropping water on Los Angeles wildfires after being grounded by winds, mayor says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aircraft return to dropping water on Los Angeles wildfires after being grounded by winds, mayor says.
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INSIDERThe cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.
With high property values, catastrophic damage, and lost economic activity, the Los Angeles wildfires could cost up to $275 billion. Here's who pays.
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Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigans. Thursday morning’s forecast showed areas all over Thailand were feeling the cool, especially in the north. The Meteorological Department said temperatures in the north and northeast dropped as low as 8-9 degrees Celsius (46.4-48.2 degrees Fahrenheit), while on the mountains they hit 2 degrees Celsius.
- The Independent
California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?
Critics have erroneously blamed California environmental policies and empty reservoirs for lack of water
- 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
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Bundle up, it’s going to feel like minus 40 once the coldest temperatures in a year arrive
Winter’s most potent Arctic blast yet is about to unleash dangerously low temperatures that will be the coldest to hit the United States in a year.
- The Independent
Here is why California can’t use ocean water to help fight the wildfires
Salt water can wreck a fire, but it can also wreck equipment and vegetation
- 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 Guardian
Ball-shaped debris washes up at Sydney’s Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra and Cronulla beaches
Penny Sharpe says ‘mystery’ debris sent for testing and beaches not closed as there were so few balls
- The Daily Beast
Kardashian Water Usage Called Out as Khloé Slams L.A. Mayor
Khloé Kardashian is being criticized for her family’s excessive water consumption after the reality star called L.A. mayor Karen Bass a “joke” for her response to the city’s fire catastrophe. Community actress Yvette Nicole Brown led the charge by highlighting a Rolling Stone story calling the Kardashians some of “L.A.’s Worst Water Wasters” in 2022. “This is from 2022 when Los Angeles was in the midst of a drought,” Brown posted on Instagram. “Every citizen was asked to conserve for the good of
- The Hill
Opinion - Trump fans the flames of Los Angeles wildfires
Donald Trump's approach to natural disasters is to play politics and withhold aid, while President Biden pledged to pay all costs of relocating victims and cleaning-up debris for 180 days, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being blamed for causing wildfires by not signing a "water restoration" document.
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Indonesia evacuates residents near Mount Ibu after eruption
STORY: :: PVMBG:: A surveillance video timelapse showsIndonesia’s Mount Ibu volcano erupting:: Authorities say thousands nearby are being evacuated:: January 16, 2025:: West Halmahera, IndonesiaThe evacuations started late on Wednesday for about 3,000 residents around the area who were being prioritised due to their proximity to the volcano, Abdul Muhari, a spokesperson for the country's disaster mitigation agency, told Reuters.
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Sea giant sneaks up : Whale shark rams diver from behind
A terrifying moment for a female diver off the coast of Cebu, Philippines. A young whale shark rammed her from behind. The sea giant is harmless to humans, but it still caused quite a fright.
- HuffPost
'How Dumb Can You Be?' Lara Trump's Claim On Fox News Leaves Critics Fuming
Donald Trump's daughter-in-law leaned in to climate denialism amid historic winter fires in California.
- The Independent
LA wildfires live updates: Southern California gets break from fire-fanning winds but warnings persist
Local officials urged more than 90,000 residents to be alert and heed any evacuation warnings and orders as the fires rage
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Plane and passengers shake as magnitude 6.6 earthquake hits off coast of Japan
Tsunami alerts in southern Japan were lifted after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit off the coast of Kyushu on Monday. The quake struck at a depth of approximately 22 miles and caused two small tsunamis; one measuring 3.2ft on the shores of Miyazaki Prefecture and another, measuring 0.7ft in Kochi Prefecture. One man in Kyushu received minor injuries after falling down stairs during the quake.
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Wildfires latest: An additional 84,000 people could be ordered to evacuate, officials warn
Firefighters around Los Angeles were preparing on Tuesday to attack flare-ups or new blazes. A newly-issued Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for Southern California’s Los Angeles and Ventura counties will be in effect from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles. Higher winds are expected to cause extreme fire weather.
- The Guardian
LA residents receive short reprieve from Santa Ana winds fanning deadly flames
National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warning
- BBC
Endangered cats rehomed after owner is convicted
Terrence Moore, who was banned from keeping the animals, is due to be sentenced later this month.
- CBC
Colorado to capture 15 B.C. wolves to reintroduce the population to the state
Colorado officials plan to capture up to 15 grey wolves from British Columbia's hinterlands to help the Centennial State re-establish the predators' long-lost population.In a statement, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said its experts began their non-lethal hunt Friday in agreement with B.C.'s Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.Wolves historically inhabited Colorado, CPW notes, but they were hunted to the point of extirpation — local or regional extinction — in the 1940s.In recen
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Spotting a rare bird is 'a hell of a feeling'
Enthusiasts from across the UK gather in a Cornish bus stop to catch sight of a rare bird.