Day: January 9, 2025

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At least five people are dead and more than two thousand homes, businesses and other buildings have been damaged or destroyed in wildfires burning across Los Angeles County. It is the most destructive wildfires to hit the state in years and firefighting resources remain strained. Many are blaming the firefight’s challenges on budget cuts and water shortages because of rules limiting water flow to protect endangered species. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Matt Klink, Republican strategist and longtime Los Angeles resident, who says while it is a tragedy, the state could be doing more to help mitigate these disasters with more preventative measures. Click Here To Follow ‘The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition’
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President Joe Biden is directing more federal aid to California, where raging wildfires are stressing homeowners’ finances. A top Venezuela opposition leader’s first public appearance in months took a turn at a protest against President Nicolas Maduro. The House passed a bill that would sanction International Criminal Court officials. Victims of the New Orleans vehicle attack are suing the city. Plus, a group backed by a “Shark Tank” investor wants to strike a deal with TikTok, as the social media app faces a possible ban in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The two biggest wildfires in Los Angeles are continuing to burn uncontained but firefighters have made progress against other blazes. Across Los Angeles County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to 179,700 and 28,000 acres have been lost to the flames. We hear from Cantor Ruth Berman Harris who rescued sacred Torah scrolls from a Pasadena synagogue destroyed in the fires. Also on the programme: Army chief selected as Lebanon’s president after years of deadlock; President Biden praises Carter’s character as the former president’s casket heads home to Georgia. Photo: Hailey Ott and her mother Cindi Ott look at the damage caused to their home by the Eaton Fire, as powerful winds fueling wildfires in the Los Angeles area force people to evacuate, in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Fred Greaves

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 9. As wildfires continue to rage around Los Angeles, experts are starting to get a sense of their staggering toll. WSJ reporter Jean Eaglesham talks about how homeowners insurance could change in a state ravaged by fire. And five presidents were among the leaders honoring former President Jimmy Carter at his funeral today. WSJ reporter and editor Aaron Zitner reflects on differences between Carter’s political moment and today. Plus, after a recent terrorism attack, tourist-dependent New Orleans is working to make visitors feel safe. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle says it’s following Las Vegas’s lead. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices