LA’s devastating wildfires have ravaged neighborhoods, destroying over 12,000 structures. In Pacific Palisades and Malibu, architect Greg Chasen designed and built a new home with fire-resistant features that saved it from the inferno. Despite being surrounded by burning homes, his house remained standing due to innovative design elements, such as a car parked in front, … Read more
Tom Brady’s involvement with the Las Vegas Raiders has sparked speculation about his future in broadcasting. The NFL star joined the organization in October and quickly became a key player in the team’s search for a new head coach and general manager. As Brady spends more time with the Raiders, some believe he may decide … Read more
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has launched a bid to become Canada’s prime minister, targeting the country’s stagnant economy and criticizing outgoing premier Justin Trudeau’s handling. With Canada facing US-Canada tensions ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, Carney’s move adds to the power vacuum in Ottawa. Carney, who led Canada’s central bank from … Read more
BP is planning to cut around 4,700 jobs as part of a major cost-reduction exercise aimed at lowering costs and delivering $2 billion in cash savings by 2026. The energy firm’s workforce currently stands at approximately 87,800, with contractor numbers also being reduced by 3,000. The move comes after BP underperformed its European rivals in … Read more
Israel launched around 50 air strikes in Gaza on Wednesday night, targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists, as well as military facilities and rocket launch positions. The IDF has assured that it will provide necessary assistance and support to returning hostages and their families, including medical and mental health care. The military also targeted … Read more
A ceasefire agreement with Hamas is set to take effect on Sunday, but Israeli air strikes continue in Gaza ahead of the deal, killing 73 people overnight. The strikes targeted 50 locations, including a residential block in Gaza City that killed 12 people. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) initially misidentified a fallen projectile in southern … Read more
A measles case has been reported in Alaska after an unvaccinated man flew into Anchorage from Seattle and later visited a hospital in Homer. The infected individual, who is now isolated at a local hospital, was infectious on the January 10 flight. According to state health officials, the man was traveling back home from an … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an advisory urging healthcare workers to conduct an additional test for bird flu in patients admitted with the flu. The recommendation applies to hospitals treating people hospitalized due to influenza, and requires testing for avian influenza within 24 hours of admission. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/16/bird-flu-testing-patients-in-hospital
The Detroit Lions are one step closer to history as they host the Washington Commanders in the first round of the NFL playoffs. The Lions, led by quarterback Jared Goff, finished the season with a 15-2 record and earned the NFC’s top seed. Their opponent, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, has revitalized the Commanders’ franchise after … Read more
Three respiratory illnesses – COVID-19, the flu, and RSV – are on the rise in New Hampshire, according to the CDC. Emergency-level visits for these illnesses have increased significantly, indicating that infections may be making people sick enough to require treatment. Wastewater activity levels show high levels of COVID and the flu, but low levels … Read more