A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean in Malibu on Thursday as heavy rain fell across Southern California, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of hillsides left barren by the recent wildfires. One member of the fire department was in the vehicle and was able to exit with minor injuries, department spokesman Erik Scott said on X. In Pacific Palisades, one intersection of the highway was submerged in at least three feet of sludge, with some drivers trying to force their way…
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It’s been 500 days and counting. Omri Lifshitz doesn’t know if his father is dead or alive. “Chances are really slim he’ll be alive,” Lifshitz said. His elderly parents were kidnapped from their home by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel over a year ago. “They went to sleep in the safe room and then they started shooting,” Lifshitz said. The terrorists separated his parents. “My mother was in the tunnel of Hamas,” Lifshitz said. “My father was taken by Islamic Jihad and they didn’t know anything about each other” His mother was later released. His father…
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas. The court ruling was the second to deliver a major setback for the Trump administration in what has been its dismantling of the six-decade-old U.S. Agency for International Development, which Trump and ally Elon Musk accuse of being out of line with Trump’s agenda. Thursday’s ruling by the U.S. district court…
Below is a list of places ordered shut by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Leer en español Paradise Café and The House on the River were both ordered shut due to serious health violations, including pest infestations, improper food storage, and unsanitary conditions. Paradise Café, located inside the Holiday Inn, had 25 violations, including live and dead roaches, mold in the ice machine, temperature abuse of food, and repeated cleanliness issues on equipment and surfaces. The House on the River, inspected due to a complaint, had five violations, including live roaches and small flying insects,…
An Air Force plane carrying Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, Sen. Jim Risch, to Germany for the Munich Security Conference was forced to return to Washington late Thursday after developing a mechanical issue. “This evening, en route from Washington to Munich, the plane on which Secretary Rubio is flying experienced a mechanical issue,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said. “The plane has turned around and is returning to Joint Base Andrews,” she said. “The secretary intends to continue his travel to Germany and the Middle East on a separate aircraft.” The issue with…
A crisis at the department over the Eric Adams case is an early test of the criminal justice system’s resilience against a retribution-minded president and his appointees. A crisis at the department over the Eric Adams case is an early test of the criminal justice system’s resilience against a retribution-minded president and his appointees. A crisis at the department over the Eric Adams case is an early test of the criminal justice system’s resilience against a retribution-minded president and his appointees. In less than a month in power, President Trump’s political appointees have embarked on an unapologetic, strong-arm effort to…
The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped. Manhattan’s U.S. attorney on Thursday resigned rather…
Kennedy sat through two confirmation hearings, insisting he was not “anti-vaccine” but “pro-safety.” So, has he been confirmed to lead the HHS department?Kennedy sat through two confirmation hearings, insisting he was not “anti-vaccine” but “pro-safety.” So, has he been confirmed to lead the HHS department? Image Credit: Getty Images Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a.k.a RFK Jr., was nominated by Donald Trump to be the next U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) after the latter won the 2024 presidential election. Since Kennedy, who is the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, had previously made controversial comments about…
The Winter Olympic Games are also known as Milano Cortina, so where exactly are the games taking place in 2026? Find out here.The Winter Olympic Games are also known as Milano Cortina, so where exactly are the games taking place in 2026? Find out here. Image Credit: Getty Images The Winter Olympic Games bring the colder sports together, giving figure skating, speed skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, ice hockey, bobsleigh and more the perfect stage. Athletes train for years — while some train all of their lives — to earn a spot in any Olympic Games, and the world can’t wait…
SportsLine’s proven computer model has revealed its NBA best bets for the Thursday NBA schedule SportsLine’s proven computer model has revealed its NBA best bets for the Thursday NBA schedule USATSI Thursday’s NBA schedule is the last chance for bettors to cash in before the NBA All-Star Break. There are five games on Thursday, beginning with Kings vs. Pelicans (+8.5, 235.5) and Warriors vs. Rockets (-1.5, 224.5) at 8 p.m. ET. The marquee matchup of the night features the Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. ET. The Thunder have won seven consecutive games and are 9-point…
Jo-Ann Fabrics is closing several of its stores. Learn more about the details below.Jo-Ann Fabrics is closing several of its stores. Learn more about the details below. Image Credit: Moment Editorial/Getty Images Say goodbye to in-person shopping at Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts as news emerges of several store closures. The beloved arts and crafts retailer has long been a go-to destination for fabrics, decorations, supplies, and everything crafty. As stated in their mission on the company’s website, their goal has always been “to inspire the creative spirit in each of us — our customers and ourselves.” For many, Jo-Ann has…
SportsLine’s proven computer model has revealed its FanDuel optimal NBA same-game parlay picks for Thursday SportsLine’s proven computer model has revealed its FanDuel optimal NBA same-game parlay picks for Thursday USATSI A potential Western Conference postseason preview takes place on the Thursday NBA on TNT schedule as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:30 p.m. ET. The matchup is loaded with 2025 All-Stars, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Anthony Edwards. FanDuel is running a no-sweat promotion involving the NBA on TNT games in which bettors can create a three-plus leg same-game parlay with a payout of at…
Joel Selwood’s phone calls with his brother, Troy, always started the same way. He wishes he could have one more. Joel Selwood’s phone calls with his brother, Troy, always started the same way. He wishes he could have one more. Sport AFL Vale By Danny Russell February 14, 2025 — 12.28pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The three competitive brothers who grew up battling Troy Selwood in “bloody” backyard sporting battles at their Bendigo childhood home farewelled the…
You don’t need flowers, chocolates or a card. You don’t even need to be celebrating romantic love. But I like the idea of recognising the everlasting surprise of loving and being lovedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt’s pure commercialism. It was invented by greetings card companies. It is a cynical attempt to commodify love. It’s exclusionary. It’s sappy. It fosters misery. It’s completely unnecessary. And, above all, I like it.Valentine’s Day is perhaps the world’s most hated holiday. Marked each year by intense pressure, overhyped marketing campaigns and all-too-often dashed hopes. But get this, maybe…
A prominent whale expert explains why the kayaker who wound up inside the mouth of a humpback whale was in no danger of being swallowed. A prominent whale expert explains why the kayaker who wound up inside the mouth of a humpback whale was in no danger of being swallowed. Environment Conservation Marine life By Caitlin Fitzsimmons Updated February 14, 2025 — 12.31pmfirst published at 11.03am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement A prominent whale expert says the kayaker…
Cuban has extended an olive branch to one disgruntled Mavs fan Cuban has extended an olive branch to one disgruntled Mavs fan Getty Images Dallas Mavericks fans have directed their ire at general manager Nico Harrison since the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. One of a pair of fans who were recently thrown out of a game for chanting “Fire Nico” got free courtside seats from minority owner Mark Cuban. In an interview with WFAA, Mavericks fans Chris Taylor and Garrett Bussey shared an account of what happened when they were ejected from American Airlines…
Residents in Port Hedland and surrounding areas have been ordered to stay indoors and shelter as winds pick up, with the centre expected to cross the coast this afternoon. Residents in Port Hedland and surrounding areas have been ordered to stay indoors and shelter as winds pick up, with the centre expected to cross the coast this afternoon. Back to the Bureau of Meteorology, which has just released updated advice. Winds near the centre of TC Zelia are now more than 200km/h, with gusts recorded up to 285km/h. She is still moving slowly, at just 8km/h southeast towards the coast.…
The Lebanese Australian artist, and curator Michael Dagostino say they are ‘extremely hurt’ by Creative Australia’s decisionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe artistic duo dropped from representing Australia at the 61st Venice Biennale say they are “extremely hurt and disappointed” by Creative Australia’s decision to rescind their appointment, after media and political pressure.Award-winning Lebanese Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi, and curator Michael Dagostino were announced last week as the successful team for the 2026 Biennale on the advice of a panel of independent industry advisers.Sign up for Guardian…
Kim Kardashian knows how to get people to look at her … and in new Instagram photos she has all eyes glued to her barely covered body. The SKIMS mogul jumped on IG Thursday and posted three steamy pics — with two showing her posing in a white… Kim Kardashian knows how to get people to look at her … and in new Instagram photos she has all eyes glued to her barely covered body. The SKIMS mogul jumped on IG Thursday and posted three steamy pics — with two showing her posing in a white… Kim Kardashian knows how…
For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here. For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here. The Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal has granted MPs a $6500, taxpayer-funded allowance to pay for home security systems. In a determination released this morning, the tribunal revealed it has previously rejected a request for MPs to be given the flexibility to use existing allowances for home security. Loading The clerk of parliament then proposed a separate security allowance, in response to “the potential safety risks that members and their family face as…