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US News Today Live: California homeowners face double whammy with non-renewal of insurance as wildfires rage
Los Angeles wildfires have caused significant property destruction amid a homeowners insurance crisis. Rising premiums and fewer coverage options are leaving many people vulnerable as they try to recover from devastation. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Iconic Hollywood sign in danger as deadly wildfires continue in Los Angeles | Video
More than 100,000 residents, including celebrities, have been evacuated due to wildfires in the Pacific Palisades. The situation remains dire, with flames closing in on the iconic Hollywood sign and many people left homeless in the devastating fire. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Los Angeles fires: Three new fires burn acres, actor’s home reduced to ashes, region faces water shortage
Three fires have broken out since Jan. 7, the Palisades, Eaton and Hearst fires, burning 17,234 acres, 10,600 acres and 855 acres, respectively, according to the report. The Scout Fire, Lydia Fire, and Sunset Fire, which began on January 8, have burned 11.7 acres, 348 acres, and 42.8 acres, respectively, in Los Angeles. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Joe Biden says he could have defeated Donald Trump, reveals why he passed the baton
President Biden said he believed he could have defeated Trump in the election, but chose not to run following the death of his son Beau. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Donald Trump’s 2019 warning rekindles, blaming California governor’s efforts to protect ‘worthless fish’ for Los Angeles fires
Los Angeles fires: President Donald Trump says governors’ decisions to restrict water use to save “inherently worthless” fish species contributed to what has been described as the worst wildfire in two years. insisted. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: 2025 Oscars postponed? Los Angeles wildfires, candidate announcement postponed until today
In addition to the change in the schedule for announcing nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, the deadline for voting for Oscar nominations has been extended by two days to January 14th. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Los Angeles fires: Nora Fatehi evacuates home after ‘apocalyptic’ blaze, Priyanka Chopra shares concerns
Nora Fatehi reported being evacuated from Los Angeles due to severe wildfires, describing the chaos and urgency of the situation. She expressed a hope that she would be able to catch her flight while moving closer to the airport. Priyanka Chopra also expressed her concern for those affected by the fire. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Why the ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfires are so hard to contain
How did the LA Fires start? Why can’t authorities put out the wildfires that are spreading across Los Angeles, California? Here’s the apocalyptic nature of the current fires that have killed five people Here’s a guide to understanding. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Why Donald Trump wants to rule Greenland – find out the reasoning behind his bold proposal
Donald Trump has expressed interest in purchasing Greenland. He is considering diplomatic and economic pressure on Denmark with the aim of expanding U.S. influence and cementing his legacy. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Los Angeles fire reduces Hollywood celebrity homes to ashes: Billions of dollars destroyed. See who the stars are
A massive fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, burning 42 square miles and destroying the homes of several celebrities. The iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame is at risk as fires continue to advance through the area. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Norovirus outbreak in the US: Why hand sanitizer doesn’t kill this virus? Everything you need to know about it
It has been reported that the number of people infected with norovirus has been increasing in the United States since December last year. The US CDC describes norovirus as a “highly contagious virus.” Here’s everything you need to know about norovirus. Read the full article here.
US News Today Live: Joe Biden reveals surprising compliment about him from rival Donald Trump in private meeting:
Joe Biden, who is scheduled to leave the White House on January 20, said in his exit interview that Donald Trump once complimented him on his economic performance during a private meeting. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: ‘It’s like hell’: Los Angeles wildfires kill 5 people, force thousands, including celebrities, to evacuate – what we know so far
Los Angeles wildfires: Thousands of firefighters were battling at least three separate blazes from the Pacific Coast interior to Pasadena. One of the fires was the most destructive in the modern history of the city of Los Angeles. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug is covered by US Medicare insurance as a treatment – everything you need to know
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug Zepbound is now covered by Medicare as a treatment for sleep apnea, expanding access to the expensive treatment. This comes after Zepbound was approved by the FDA for secondary use and became eligible for Medicare coverage. Despite the new guidance, insurers may still choose not to cover the drug. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Donald Trump pays tribute to late US President Jimmy Carter at the Capitol. State funeral on Thursday
President-elect Trump paid tribute to the late Jimmy Carter in Washington. President Trump will mark his inauguration on January 20 with the flag flying at half-staff in honor of Carter, despite Carter’s criticism of the memorial tradition. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: ‘That’s not going to happen’: Antony Blinken dismisses Donald Trump’s idea to take over Canada and Greenland
Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s comments came a day after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to use “economic power” rather than military force to occupy Canada. Read the full story here
US News Today Live: Pamela Anderson’s airplane nightmare: How the wrong person led to a near-death experience
Pamela Anderson has revealed on her podcast Happy Sad Confused how a man tried to attack her on a plane after mistaking her for The Chicks’ Natalie Maines. The attack was related to Maines’ 2003 comments about President Bush, which sparked public outrage. Read the full text here
US News Today Live: Jimmy Carter Memorial Day on January 9: Government offices, stock markets, banks — what’s closed and what’s open in the US
President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025, a National Day of Remembrance following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. Although not a federal holiday, it affects federal offices, services, and businesses. Here’s what you need to know about closures and time adjustments. Read the full text here
