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- The Independent
Five killed as new Hollywood Hills fire prompts more evacuations in massively destructive LA wildfires: Live
Five people are dead and more than 150,000 are under evacuation orders as a new blaze burns through Hollywood Hills
- Yahoo Sports
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 23 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.
- France 24
Ukraine allies plan final defence meeting ahead of Trump inauguration
With uncertainty lingering over US support for Ukraine under incoming US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Western allies in Germany on Thursday to strategize securing Ukraine's battlefield position against Russia. Ukraine's Western allies will gather with President Volodymyr Zelensky at a US base in Germany on Thursday in their last such meeting before Donald Trump returns to the White House in less than two weeks.US Defence Secretary Lloyd
- KNXV - Phoenix Scripps
Arizona animal community stepping up to help those in California's wildfires
Local organizations are helping the victims of the California wildfire - including the One Step Wild Burros and Mustang Rescue. They're collecting donations and helping evacuees who need a place to bring livestock.
- Associated Press
Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area
A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena. The Sunset Fire was burning near the Hollywood Bowl and about a mile (1.6 kilometers) from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The streets around Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Madame Tussauds were packed with stop-and-go traffic as sirens blared and low-flying helicopters soared by on their way to dump water on the flames.
- PA Media: Sport
Jacob Fearnley sets up blockbuster Australian Open debut against Nick Kyrgios
Emma Raducanu drew a seed while Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic could meet in the quarter-finals.
- USA TODAY
'All lessons are hard lessons': Heart-wrenching stories of fleeing California wildfires
Tens of thousands of Californians have been displaced and many have lost their homes as rampaging wildfires scorch the Los Angeles area.
- Associated Press
NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings' downtown arena. The NBA's Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in the same arena on Thursday night.
- People
19-Year-Old College Student Dies in Massachusetts Ski Accident: 'Devastating Loss'
Alex Kemp, a Williams College freshman, sustained “significant head trauma" in a fatal skiing accident
- PA Media: Video
Arne Slot frustrated to lose to Lucas Bergvall goal after red card reprieve
Liverpool boss Arne Slot bemoaned the decision by referee Stuart Attwell not to send off Tottenham match-winner Lucas Bergvall moments before he struck the only goal of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The already-booked Bergvall avoided a second yellow card for a late tackle on Kostas Tsimikas as the Reds counter-attacked in the 84th minute.
- The Telegraph
Los Angeles wildfires – everything we know so far
The worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles are burning through America’s second city.
- WMUR - Manchester
19-year-old arrested in connection to deadly Manchester crash
A Manchester man has been arrested in connection with a deadly multi-vehicle crash in November.
- Business Insider
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders take in Fed minutes, mull rate outlook
The Fed's latest meeting minutes showed concern that inflation could remain sticky, partly because of Trump's trade policy.
- BBC
New fire erupts in Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA
At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
- The Canadian Press
Sinner, Djokovic in opposite halves at the Australian Open, Sabalenka vs Stephens in 1st round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic have landed in opposite sides of the draw for the season’s first major, ruling out a replay of last year’s semifinal match.
- BBC
H-1B: Visa row under Trump fuels anxiety for Indian dreamers
Visa woes and an immigration row are sparking uncertainty for Indians who want to work in the US.
- The Canadian Press
Victory over Maryland caps a successful sweep on USC's first big East Coast trip in the Big Ten
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — JuJu Watkins and Southern California figured to do a lot of traveling in the Trojans' first season in the Big Ten.
- KHBS - Ft. Smith/Fayetteville Videos
Weather for storm on 1/8/25
Weather forecast for the upcoming cold weather on 1/9/25
- USA TODAY
'It looked like Armageddon': 5 dead as California wildfires rage in LA area
At least 5 are dead and thousands have fled their homes as multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds blasted across Southern California.
- The Canadian Press
Lillard scores 26 points, Antetokounmpo adds 25 points and 16 rebounds as Bucks beat Spurs 121-105
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night.