Cancellations and chaos continue as Hollywood reacts to ongoing L.A. fires

The toll of the devastating fires still churning through Los Angeles is compounding for the film industry as the crisis enters its third day, with more events being postponed and stars like Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Mandy Moore mourning the destruction of their homes.   Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis pledged $1 million US to the relief … Read more

Falling Chinese bond yields signal concern with deflation

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. China’s government bond market has opened 2025 with a clear warning for policymakers: without more determined stimulus, investors expect deflationary pressures to become even more entrenched in the world’s second-largest economy. China’s 10-year bond yield, … Read more

We Tried to Trick TSA’s New Airport Shoe Scanner With Gummy Worms at CES 2025. Here’s What Happened

You can pay for TSA PreCheck to keep your shoes on when walking through airport security, but what about the rest of us who don’t particularly enjoy the indignity of shuffling our socks or — eek! — bare soles across a floor that’s had thousands of other shoes and feet scrape across it. Read more: These … Read more

Kim Kardashian Blasted For Promoting SKIMS Amid LA Wildfire

Kim Kardashian is facing backlash for promoting a SKIMS sale during the Los Angeles wildfires, which have destroyed over 1,000 structures. Comedian Meredith Lynch criticized the reality TV star for prioritizing her brand over crisis relief. Meanwhile, her sister Khloé Kardashian offered practical support, sharing ways to aid firefighters. Fans of Kim Kardashian also took … Read more

LA fires: Los Angeles Lakers game postponed by NBA along with Los Angeles Kings’ NHL fixture | Basketball News

The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday due to several wildfires burning across the greater Los Angeles area. It is the second-straight day a game slated to be played in downtown Los Angeles has been postponed. The NHL’s Los Angeles Kings were scheduled to host the Calgary … Read more

Historians say Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy includes grim failures | Human Rights News

In South Korea, as well, historians say that Carter adopted the messaging of a military government facing human rights criticism. In May 1980, a student-led pro-democracy uprising in the South Korean city of Gwangju was met with a brutal crackdown. In a single day, 60 people were killed and hundreds injured. Journalist Timothy Shorrock, who … Read more

Southern California’s wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents

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Appeals court will not block partial release of special counsel Jack Smith’s Trump report

A federal appeals court rejected a bid to block the release of a portion of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report detailing his investigation and prosecution of President-elect Trump’s alleged 2020 election interference and alleged improper retention of classified records.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit denied the request from Walt Nauta, an … Read more