Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
Environment|US
Wildfires, driven by wind, burn 23 acres of land in southern Kentucky
Wildfires, driven by wind, burn 23 acres of land in southern Kentucky
March 06, 2025wildfires
Arts|Education|Entertainment|US
A youth theater production rises from the ashes of the Los Angeles fires
A children's theater group in Pacific Palisades lost its beloved playhouse to the Los Angeles fires
March 06, 2025
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|US
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free
March 06, 2025
Business|Crime|Environment|US
Los Angeles County, Pasadena, sue Southern California Edison over wildfires
The County of Los Angeles and City of Pasadena, along with other public entities, filed lawsuits against Edison International and its subsidiary Southern California Edison on Wednesday,
March 05, 2025
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment
Steve Carell is helping Altadena high schoolers who were impacted by LA wildfires attend prom
Steve Carell is helping Altadena high schoolers who were impacted by LA wildfires attend prom
March 05, 2025
Environment|US
Video from plane shows South Carolina wildfire
Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions Sunday as they battle wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. The Carolina Forest Fire, about five miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, doubled in size to 1,200 acres overnight and is 0% contained, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Sunday. Officials issued a statewide burn ban Saturday as dozens of wildfires flared across the state – many of which have since been contained.
March 02, 2025
Environment|US
STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WILDFIRES BURN ACROSS THE CAROLINAS (330pET)
Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke persisted Monday across the Carolinas as firefighters battle wildfires scorching parts of the region. “There is heavy, low-hanging smoke blanketed across the area this morning,” Horry County Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post. “This will limit some visibility for motorists and residents.” The Carolina Forest Fire, about five miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is estimated to be 1,600 acres and 30% contained, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said.
March 04, 2025
Americas|Environment|US
Winds, dry conditions threaten to fan wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas
Winds, dry conditions threaten to fan wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas
March 02, 2025
Environment|US
Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
March 04, 2025
Environment|Science|Technology
How satellites and AI help firefighters battle wildfires today
Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential.
January 30, 2025
Environment|Science|US
Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
Debris flows can move with the speed of a freight train, picking up and demolishing anything in their path.
January 23, 2025
Environment|US
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas
March 02, 2025
Environment|Political|US
Records show Los Angeles officials’ early struggles as windswept blazes escalated
Records show Los Angeles officials’ early struggles as windswept blazes escalated
March 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|US
Swiss Re sees hit of less than $700 million from Los Angeles wildfires
Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Thursday that claims from wildfires in Los Angeles would be less than $700 million and would impact its first
February 27, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment
Here's what to know about the Oscars on Sunday, from presenters to performers
After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward
February 05, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment
Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show
Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seen
February 26, 2025
Africa|Environment|World
More than 100 firefighters battle blazes on South Africa's Table Mountain in Cape Town
More than 100 firefighters are battling two blazes on the slopes of South Africa’s Table Mountain
February 26, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|US
People are buying up burned lots in LA. Should they be concerned about future fires?
People are buying up burned lots in LA. Should they be concerned about future fires?
February 24, 2025
Political|US
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
February 21, 2025
Economy|Environment|Political|US
California governor requests $40 billion for fire aid, Washington Post reports
California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking Congress for nearly $40 billion in disaster funding to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires,
February 22, 2025
Environment|Political|US
LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month
Six weeks after devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief amid a public rift over preparations for the fires and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall
February 21, 2025
Environment|Political|US
The Latest: Trump signals he’s open to multiple budget bills instead of just one
Hours after the Senate approved a spending framework, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that he’s open to approving the spending plan in multiple bills “as long as we get to the same point.”
February 21, 2025
Environment|Political|US
How Trump's mass layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the US West, according to fired workers
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires
February 21, 2025
Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|US
How LA wildfires are making an already tough rental market even worse
The Los Angeles wildfires wiped out thousands of homes, forcing families to find new places to live
February 21, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US
Musicians regroup after LA fires took guitars, gear, studios
A piano teacher lost two Steinway pianos in the wildfires that torched parts of Los Angeles in January.
February 20, 2025
Local|Environment|WrittenByLAPost
A list of free or discounted resources for wildfire evacuees
As major fires have spread across Los Angeles County, more than 150,000 people have been forced from their homes. Numerous organizations are providing assistance, from free meals to discounted hotel stays, for those affected. Below is a partial list of resources which may be useful if you are in need of assistance.
January 10, 2025
Environment|Technology|US
How better water systems can help a city survive the next firestorm
Recent fires that consumed entire Los Angeles neighborhoods underscore a stark lesson -- water utilities generally aren’t designed to respond to the large urban fires growing more common as climate change worsens
February 18, 2025
Environment|Health|Science|US
Scientists are racing to discover the depth of ocean damage sparked by the LA wildfires
As crews work to remove potentially hundreds of thousands of tons of hazardous materials from the Los Angeles wildfires, researchers and officials are trying to understand how the fires on land have impacted the sea
February 16, 2025
Environment|Science|US
What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows
February 13, 2025
Environment|US
Heavy rain raises threat of more mudslides in Southern California
Southern California was primed for more mudslides and flooding on Friday, especially in areas scorched by last month's devastating wildfires, even as
February 14, 2025
Environment|US
Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest
Heavy rain is falling across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by recent wildfires
February 13, 2025
Environment|US
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
Evacuations issued in Southern California as heavy rain brings threat of debris flows in areas scarred by wildfires
February 13, 2025
Economy|Food|US
California farm donates hundreds of thousands of eggs to wildfire victims and first responders
A California farm is donating hundreds of thousands of fresh eggs to people affected by last month’s devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles Area
February 12, 2025
Environment|Lifestyle|Sports
Collin Morikawa pledging funds, repping L.A. at relocated Genesis
Collin Morikawa is unfortunately familiar with wildfires devastating a place he knows and loves.
February 12, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|US
California seeks $1 billion from insurers to shore up FAIR Plan after LA fires
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has requested $1 billion in additional funds from the commission's member insurers to shore up the state-backed FAIR Plan after wildfires
February 12, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle
Mandy Moore recounts ‘harrowing’ final moments in Altadena home impacted by LA wildfire
Mandy Moore recounts ‘harrowing’ final moments in Altadena home impacted by LA wildfire
February 12, 2025
Health|Science|Travel|US|World
Starting over after tragedy strikes, ‘Einstein ring,’ helping kids with anxiety: Catch up on the day’s stories
Starting over after tragedy strikes, ‘Einstein ring,’ helping kids with anxiety: Catch up on the day’s stories
February 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|US
California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims
California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires
February 11, 2025
Business|Economy|Environment|US
California's insurer for people without private coverage needs $1 billion more for LA fires claims
California’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage needs $1 billion more to pay out claims related to the Los Angeles wildfires
February 11, 2025
Environment|Political|US
Newsom wants to speed up a delayed rule to make California homes more fire resistant
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will order state officials to advance implementation of a state rule aiming to make homes more fire resistant during wind-driven wildfire after years of delay
February 06, 2025
Business|Environment|US
Southern California Edison probing possible link to Los Angeles fires
Southern California Edison (SCE), a subsidiary of Edison International, said on Thursday that it was probing whether its equipment was associated with the ignition of two Los Angeles-area
February 06, 2025
Health|Political|Science|US
'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing
A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California
February 06, 2025
Economy|Environment|Political|US
California governor meets Trump on wildfire relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to support federal disaster relief for his state after devastating wildfires destroyed entire neighborhoods in
February 06, 2025
Education|Environment|Health|US
What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters
As students and teachers return to school after the fires, educators will have to focus on emotional rehabilitation before academic recovery can begin.
February 06, 2025
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|US
How the nonprofit Change Reaction gets money to LA households impacted by wildfires so fast
As Angelenos reel from the devastating wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and killed at least 29 people, an LA-based nonprofit is giving some of those impacted fast, unrestricted help by handing out cash payments of as much as $5,000
February 06, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|US
Miles Teller saved his recently deceased grandfather’s watch from Palisades Fire… and not much else
Miles Teller saved his recently deceased grandfather’s watch from Palisades Fire… and not much else
February 06, 2025
Economy|Environment|Political|US
California Governor Newsom travels to Washington for wildfire aid
California Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to meet with Trump administration officials and members of Congress to discuss aid for victims of the Los
February 04, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|US
FireAid benefit donations for Los Angeles top $100 million
The star-studded FireAid benefit concerts brought in more than $100 million for immediate relief efforts and long-term needs in Los Angeles, according to estimates from
February 04, 2025
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|US
Grammys and FireAid concerts expected to raise over $120 million for LA fire relief
Grammys and FireAid concerts expected to raise over $120 million for LA fire relief
February 04, 2025
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment
FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far
The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating LA-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million
February 04, 2025
Environment|Sports|US
An astonishing 11,000 LA Galaxy fans were impacted by the wildfires. Here’s how the team is helping
An astonishing 11,000 LA Galaxy fans were impacted by the wildfires. Here’s how the team is helping
February 04, 2025
Americas|Environment|World
Chile struggles to rebuild a year after its deadliest wildfires in history
Carlos Vidal is still shoveling rubble that used to be his home a year after the deadliest wildfires in Chile's history tore
February 03, 2025
Crime|Environment|US
Why do arsonists set fires? The reasons are sometimes dark and surprising
Why do arsonists set fires? The reasons are sometimes dark and surprising
February 03, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment
The show must go on: Recording Academy CEO on why he didn’t cancel the Grammys amid tragedy in LA
The show must go on: Recording Academy CEO on why he didn’t cancel the Grammys amid tragedy in LA
February 01, 2025
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Environment|Political
Breakout Sundance films and key takeaways from this year's festival
Film wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, which comes to a close Sunday in Park City, Utah
February 01, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Author's story of coping after a wildfire resonates with community affected by latest LA-area fires
The timing is uncanny for Pico Iyer’s new book “Aflame: Learning from Silence,” a memoir about losing his family's Santa Barbara home and everything he owned in a 1990 wildfire
February 01, 2025
Crime|Sports|US
Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver's trophies are back after being taken in stolen car amid LA fires
International Tennis Hall of Fame member Pam Shriver has her trophies back
February 01, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|US
FireAid benefit concerts rock out in support of LA with help from Green Day, No Doubt and more
FireAid benefit concerts rock out in support of LA with help from Green Day, No Doubt and more
January 30, 2025
Environment|Political|US
Environmental workers race to clear toxic debris left by LA fires
First there were the fast-moving, devastating fires.
January 31, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment
Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Green Day boost Los Angeles at FireAid benefit
Billie Eilish sang with Green Day and Stevie Nicks thanked the firefighters who saved her home at two star-studded concerts on Thursday to raise
January 31, 2025
Environment|Technology|US
Teen recognized by Congress for app developed after family lost home in Marshall Fire
Teen recognized by Congress for app developed after family lost home in Marshall Fire
January 30, 2025
Environment|US
After fires, Los Angeles gets moonshot moment to rebuild
As Los Angeles recovers from its devastating wildfires, environmental engineers, urban planners and natural disaster experts are casting forward with visions
January 30, 2025
Business|Crime|Environment|US
Exposed utility wires may have contributed to LA's Eaton Fire, law firm says
A law firm representing victims of the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles has submitted photos with a legal filing on Wednesday that appear to show exposed wire at the
January 30, 2025
Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment|Health
Dave Matthews pulls out of FireAid benefit concert due to ‘critical’ family health matter
Dave Matthews pulls out of FireAid benefit concert due to ‘critical’ family health matter
January 29, 2025
US|Business|Environment
Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
CalMatters reports on the influx and role of private firefighters as flames bore down on Southern California.
January 29, 2025
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US
Some artists lost their life’s work in LA wildfires. Fellow artists are helping them recover
Los Angeles area residents woke up earlier this month to the news that thousands of homes and entire neighborhoods had been burned to ash in massive wildfires
January 29, 2025
Celebrity|Crime|Sports
Pam Shriver says grand slam trophies that were stolen during wildfire evacuation have been recovered
Pam Shriver says grand slam trophies that were stolen during wildfire evacuation have been recovered
January 29, 2025
Business|Environment|Finance|US
PIMCO expects no disruption to LA muni bondholder payments after fires
Los Angeles municipal bond issuers should be able to absorb losses caused by fires in the region without disrupting payments to investors, U.S. bond fund
January 29, 2025
Political|US
California water regulators deny Trump's claim that US military 'turned on the water' in the state
California water regulators have said there's no truth to President Donald Trump's claim that the U_S_ military entered the state and “turned on the water.”
January 28, 2025
Political|US
California denies Trump claim US military turned on water in state
California on Tuesday denied President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. military entered the state to release more water in the wake of deadly wildfires.
January 28, 2025
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Environment
How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys
The Grammys will look a little bit different this year
January 28, 2025
Environment|US
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
Rain has mostly moved out of Southern California after the first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters
January 27, 2025
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Science|Travel
‘Mini-moon’ discovery, weaponizing wildfires, forming healthy habits: Catch up on the day’s stories
‘Mini-moon’ discovery, weaponizing wildfires, forming healthy habits: Catch up on the day’s stories
January 27, 2025
Economy|Environment|US
L.A. wildfire survivors struggling with FEMA applications could benefit from disaster case managers
Of the 118,000 FEMA applications made following the L
January 27, 2025