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California fires live updates: Firefighters still battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as ‘particularly dangerous’ winds warning in effect
Four major blazes were burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Tuesday, fire officials said.
- Associated Press
The Latest: Nomination process for Trump Cabinet picks begins in front of Senate committees
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, the nominations process will officially begin. Many of the nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.
- Yahoo Finance
Nvidia stock falls after Biden administration releases updated export rule for AI chips
Nvidia stock fell Monday after the Biden administration released new rules aimed at controlling the flow of artificial intelligence to China.
- Associated Press
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher after encouraging inflation data
U.S. stocks are ticking higher Tuesday following an encouraging update on inflation. Stocks rose after a report showed inflation at the U.S. wholesale level wasn’t as high last month as economists expected. It’s an encouraging signal ahead of a report coming Wednesday, which will show how much inflation U.S. consumers faced at gasoline pumps, grocery price registers and auto lots in December.
- Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 22 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
We're tracking Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record of 894.
- Yahoo Finance
PPI shows wholesale inflation increased less than expected in December
Tuesday's wholesale inflation reading comes ahead of a highly anticipated release of December CPI.
- Associated Press
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic are scheduled to play their second-round matches during the day session at Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic’s quest for a 25th Grand Slam title continues with a match against 21-year-old qualifier Jaime Faria of Portugal, starting sometime after 2 p.m. local time (10 p.m. EST Tuesday). “Playing against the greatest of all time will be a unique experience,” Faria said.
- Associated Press
Pete Hegseth calls himself 'change agent' as Senate hearing opens for Trump's defense secretary pick
The Senate opened a potentially explosive confirmation hearing Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, who calls himself a “change agent” as senators determine whether the former combat veteran and TV news show host is fit to lead the U.S. military. Hegseth’s former experience in the Army National Guard is widely viewed as an asset for the job, but he also brings a jarring record of past statements and actions, including allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and derisive views about women in military combat roles, minorities and “woke” generals.
- HuffPost UK
'Shockingly Offensive': Kemi Badenoch Slammed For Blaming Grooming Scandal On 'Peasants'
The Tory leader has been accused of "backwards Islamophobia".
- The Independent
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense pick, facing Senate grilling at high-stakes confirmation hearing: Live updates
President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense will face tough questions about his past from senators as he makes case to lead Pentagon
- Engadget
DirecTV is launching its first sports-only subscription
DirecTV's new sports streaming service MySports is now available.
- FTW Outdoors
The 15 greatest PPR fantasy football seasons of all-time
Believe it or not, fantasy football actually pre-dates the internet, with origins that go all the way back to the 1960s. For the purposes of this list, we will not be tracking points into the 1960s. The internet brought fantasy football to the masses in the late 90s. So, for…
- The Telegraph
Labour tax raid leaves care residents at risk of eviction
Vulnerable residents face being evicted from care homes as tax rises and dwindling council funding pushes providers to the brink of closure.
- The Canadian Press
Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents?
MADRID (AP) — Spain is planning a raft of measures to address its brewing housing crisis, including an up to 100% tax on properties bought by non-European Union residents.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Former NFL stars to face off in Pro FTB golf event in Texas
Hall of Famers Tim Brown, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Dwight Freeney and Brian Urlacher
- Sky News
Starbucks ends policy allowing people to sit in and use toilets without buying anything
Starbucks has reversed its North American policy allowing people to sit in stores and use the loo without buying anything. Starbucks did not respond to questions about the impact the policy change could have on its UK shops. Sky News asked if there was a code of conduct in UK branches, if people were required to make a purchase, and if there were plans to revise the code if one existed.
- Associated Press
Polish town invites Elon Musk to buy its castle for his European headquarters
A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its vast 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters. The mayor of Glogowek, Piotr Bujak, said Tuesday that he recently posted the invitation on Musk’s social media platform X and has sent letters to his companies, advocating for him to buy the castle. No price tag has been announced, and Musk hasn't responded to the offer so far.
- Hello!
Love Island All Stars gives us a glimpse at summer beauty trends: From Maya Jama to Kaz Crossley
From bombshell waves, to pixie cuts - here are the Love Island: All Stars beauty moments that have us swooning. Get the look
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas accepts a ceasefire draft
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 18 people overnight including women and children, health officials said Tuesday, as Israel and Hamas appeared to be narrowing in on a ceasefire deal to end the 15-month war and release dozens of hostages.
- The Canadian Press
Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson call time on their relationship
Singer-actor Jessica Simpson and her husband, former NFL player Eric Johnson, have separated after 10 years of marriage.