
Amid the luxuries, this year's Oscars gift bags include wildfire recovery help
Recipients will get a one-year membership to Bright Harbor, a disaster recovery service that helps survivors navigate what happens next.
Sun Mar 02 2025

Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Officials urge residents to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires
The nominations for the film industry's highest honors will now be announced on Jan. 23.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions
Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the fires from growing for a second straight day.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return
At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom says could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe weather returns
Flames have reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leveling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Los Angeles wildfires death toll hits 11, four blazes contained
At least 11 people have died as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.
Sun Jan 12 2025

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?
Scientists say evidence shows global warming and its impacts have since been unfolding faster than expected.
Sat Jan 11 2025

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?
More toxic than normal air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel hundreds of miles.
Sat Jan 11 2025

Oscar nominations announcement pushed to Jan. 19, amid Los Angeles fires - reports
The academy also extended the voting period for selecting nominees by two days, until January 14.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Celebrities lose homes and flee as Los Angeles fires spread
Paris Hilton's beachfront mansion in Malibu, reportedly bought for $8.4 million, was among the homes burned down.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least five dead
Hurricane-force winds hinder firefighting operations and spread the fires, which continue to burn unimpeded since starting on Tuesday.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The stark finding comes from one of two new studies, as both global temperatures and climate-warming emissions continue to climb.
Fri May 17 2024

Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024

Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chilean authorities introduced a 9 pm curfew in hardest-hit areas and sent in the military to help firefighters stem the spread of fires.
Mon Feb 05 2024

ANALYSIS - In Israel, reservist burnout and little public appetite for more war in Gaza
Military service is mandatory in Israel, a small nation of fewer than 10 mln people, but it relies heavily on reservists in times of crisis.
Sun Mar 23 2025

China encourages babymaking with free milk and childcare subsidies
More than 20 provincial level administrations across China have started offering childcare subsidies.
Sun Mar 23 2025

What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?
Here's a look at the act and how it has been used in the past.
Sun Mar 23 2025

Humane's Ai Pin was a flop. Now it's a recycling nightmare
The pins were designed by artificial intelligence startup Humane to be worn on clothing and could be tapped to talk to a virtual assistant.
Sun Mar 23 2025

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025