January 15, 2025

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Law:

KPMG Passes Key Step in Forming Big Four's First US Law Firm
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These two careers are about to have a very profitable 2025
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Meta Lawyer Lemley Quits AI Case Citing Zuckerberg 'Descent'
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Choose-Your-Billable-Hours Model May Be Future of Associate Pay
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Holland & Hart Promotes Nicole Snyder to Chief Operating Officer
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Lawyer faces civil, criminal charges for allegedly filming minors, adults at rental property
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DOJ trial attorneys vote to form its first known unions
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California Law Schools Begin Spring Semester Remotely Due To Deadly Wildfires
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Special counsel Jack Smith defends decision to bring criminal charges against Trump Jack Smith’s Swan Song Is Fiery Rebuke of Donald Trump Jack Smith Gives Up Jack Smith Report Insists Evidence Against Trump ‘Sufficient’ for Conviction If Not for 2024 Victory Four Takeaways From the Special Counsel’s Report on the Trump Election Case Jack Smith’s subtle indictment of the Supreme Court Jack Smith says Trump's claim that special counsel was 'directed' by Biden is 'laughable'
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DOJ Releases Counsel's Report on Hunter Biden
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Ex-Manhattan prosecutor who investigated Trump takes up new role in Paris
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Giuliani must store Yankees rings ahead of defamation judgment trial, judge says Judge spikes 2 witnesses in Rudy Giuliani trial over whether he can keep Yankees rings, Fla. condo
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Judge orders Bannon to explain attorney change
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Trump asks court to reconsider Carroll decision Trump demands new trial in E. Jean Carroll case — again
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Alvin Bragg is cruising to reelection — and he has Donald Trump to thank
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Thompson says he discussed pardons for Jan. 6 panel Democrats with the White House
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CNN reporter confronted with insulting texts about Navy vet suing network for defamation
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Federal prosecutors won’t seek charges in deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene
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Widow, family attorney question case of Black man found hanging in Alabama
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Family of a pregnant woman fatally shot by Colorado police reaches $2 million settlement
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Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore P---
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Man pleads guilty in string of MS-13 killings that stunned New York suburbs
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New Orleans attack suspect searched for Germany truck-ramming incident hours before carrying out attack: FBI
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Kenneth fire 'person of interest' is a convicted felon and entered country illegally, ICE says
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Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against the New York Times could hinge on an emoji
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CA: Prison Guard Guilty of 64 Counts of Sex Abuse
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Maryland Cop Who Recklessly Shot a 5-Year-Old Boy Got Qualified Immunity
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Moms rally for 14-year-old boy who allegedly stabbed his mother to death in her sleep
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Police treat gunshot victim in road rage incident where shooter allegedly gave count of 3
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FBI Hacked Computers to Remove Chinese Malware
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Al B. Sure! Shares ‘The Truth’ About Diddy in Peacock Doc
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Judges:

Jackson Walker Attorney's Dinner Revived Romance Ethics Crisis
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Los Angeles Courts Stay Open as Homes of Judges, Staff Burn Federal judges lose homes in Southern California wildfires
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Yale Law School Bars Students From Accessing Information About Abusive Judges
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Judge reassigned, may face further discipline after allegedly texting racist meme
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Ex-Judge Forced Off Bench for Threats to Teens Is Back on Public Payroll
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Judge Cannon Tanks Her SCOTUS Dreams
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Wall Street:

Stock Futures Up Amid Major Bank Earnings and Key Inflation Data U.S. stock futures rise slightly as investors brace for key consumer inflation report
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Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a 'modern-day Berkshire Hathaway'
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Wall Street bankers say merger outlook has already jumped in 2025
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Wholesale inflation is down, bringing the Dow and others back on track
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BlackRock assets hit record $11.6 trillion in fourth quarter of 2024
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How Scott Bessent Won Over MAGA and Wall Street
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‘Valuations are just too high’: David Rosenberg sees risks in U.S. equities
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Layoffs:

Meta plans to cut 5% of its lowest performers as a way to 'raise the bar.' Read the memo Mark Zuckerberg sent to staff Mark Zuckerberg warns Meta staff of ‘intense year’ ahead as he announces low performers will be cut
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The list of major US companies laying off staff in the new year, including Meta, Microsoft, and BlackRock
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Retail job cuts spiked in December
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Brown-Forman laying off 648 people as stock price hits 10-year low and sales decline
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Michigan hospital plans 2nd cut of employees
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Crypto:

Cryptocurrency is a non-thing
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Tech:

Travel service and AI company Mondee files for bankruptcy
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Biden signs executive order aimed at growing AI infrastructure in the US Biden takes big step for the future of AI with ambitious executive order
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China mulls selling TikTok to Musk as US sale-or-ban deadline looms TikTok's statement amid US employees' concern over job if it gets banned Kevin O’Leary shares details of his Trump meeting & potential purchase of TikTok
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SEC sues Elon Musk, alleging failure to properly disclose Twitter ownership Elon Musk’s lawyer rips the SEC’s lawsuit against the X owner — ‘a single-count ticky tak complaint’
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How Mark Zuckerberg lost $60 billion in five years Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call for Meta to reverse its decision on fact-checking, which they say was fueled by ‘ego or profit’ Zuckerberg Appeared to Know Meta Trained AI on Pirated Library
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Lawmakers stop worrying about AI’s existential risk and instead embrace its economic potential
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Healthcare:

How Doctors Are Pushing Medical Credit Cards on Patients
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‘I stand before you angry’: Pa. hospital’s parent company files for bankruptcy
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A second hospital chain bankruptcy draws more private equity scrutiny
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Prospect Medical Faces Landlord Brawl, Cash Burn in Bankruptcy Hospital Chain Prospect Approved to Draw Bankruptcy Loan Opposed by Landlord - WSJ
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Parent company’s bankruptcy may allow CT hospitals to directly tap into locally generated funds
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Medical Properties Trust: When It Rains, It Pours
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Prospect Medical Holdings accused of failing 'to pay vendors,' engaging 'in pattern of neglect'
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'We need to be here': Minnesota hospital critical-access status at risk
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'Our doors remain open': Struggling Pennsylvania hospital gets $1M grant
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A new Supreme Court case seeks to make it harder to get screened for cancer
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Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000
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Fraud:

'AI Brad Pitt' used in incredible $850k romance scam How 'Brad Pitt' Scammed Woman
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Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Justices Hear Bank Fraud Case
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Food/Beverage:

Twin Peaks franchisee in Florida files for bankruptcy, faces $12 million litigation claim
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Starbucks is extending its free refill policy as it tries to make customers stay longer in stores Starbucks Visitors Must Now Buy Something to Stay or Use Bathroom
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Starbucks employees say a popular order 'hack' may actually be delaying your coffee
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USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show 3 Boar's Head plants also had unsanitary conditions, including mold and insects, USDA says
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Comic Books:

Diamond Comics Files for Bankruptcy Amid Distribution Controversy One of Comics’ Biggest Distributors Has Filed for Bankruptcy The Top Thirty Companies That Diamond Owes Money To Diamond's Bankruptcy Will Make or Break the Entire Comics Industry
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Television:

Sinclair Strikes Agreement With Creditors to Recapitalize Debt
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Pharma:

Top 3 drug insurers reaped billions as their drug middlemen inflated prices, FTC alleges
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Autos:

US finalizes rule to effectively ban Chinese vehicles, which could include Polestar White House finalizes rules banning Chinese, Russian tech in connected cars
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Movie Theaters:

Alamo Drafthouse Hit With Layoffs; Slow Box Office Season Cited
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Pensions:

PBGC awards $245 million in special financial assistance to 3 multiemployer plans
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Transit:

Chicago Officials Pitch $1.5 Billion Plan to Fix Transit Woes
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Finance:

Tribal Lenders Say They Can Charge Over 600% Interest. These States Stopped Them.
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Economy:

US Wholesale Inflation Cools in December Is the recent uptick in inflation cresting? Wholesale prices posts smaller-than expected increase US Wholesale Inflation Surprisingly Eases on Drop in Food Prices
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Trump poised to take office with inflation threatening to persist
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Biden to Tout Job Growth, Legacy in Farewell Address Before Trump Return
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December CPI report expected to show sticky inflation as investors recalibrate rate cut bets
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U.S. Deaths Expected to Outpace Births Within the Decade
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CPI Preview
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Trump says he’s creating ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs
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‘The million-dollar question:’ Trump’s populist economic promises meet Republican skepticism
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Trump Will Address Davos Elite Just Days After Inauguration War Anxiety Grips Davos Experts With Ukraine Peace Still Elusive
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US bans imports from more companies over forced Uyghur labor allegations
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U.S. budget deficit swells to record $711 billion in first quarter of fiscal year  40% higher than it was a year ago
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Johnson wants budget blueprint passed by Feb. 27
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Here's how much you'll pay in taxes if Trump's tax cuts get extended or expire
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Toyota's North American employees are the latest to be ordered back to the office
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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from JPMorgan to Amazon
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10 high-paying jobs with growing demand and flexible work opportunities
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DeSantis picks a side in MAGA’s visa civil war: ‘We’ve got some big problems’
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Newt Gingrich : Immigrants Enrich Our Lives
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Will Trump Actually Deport Millions of Undocumented Workers?
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Trump inverts reality with his claims about migrants hurting Social Security
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Mexican president might avoid Trump's 'day one' tariffs
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World Readies for Trump Tariffs Even Before His White House Return
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Gen Z are becoming pet parents because they can’t afford human babies—now veterinarian is one of the hottest jobs of 2025, says Indeed
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The real reason so many men wind up getting promotions
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Economy May Grow 20% With Female Participation, World Bank Says
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Meet the 'silver squatters': Adults in their mid-50s who are woefully unprepared for retirement
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Texas no longer most popular state to move to, U-Haul ranking shows. See full 2024 list
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The Cruel Reality of Public Assistance Programs
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US Debt Clock
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World Debt Clock
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Real Estate:

California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Losses Mount Why L.A. County firestorms might be a significant test of the state's wildfire fund
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The little-known way some insurers try to stay ahead of wildfires
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A Reckoning Is Coming For Homeowners' Insurance
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LA Rental Hits $40,000 a Month as Fires Roil Housing Market
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Fire-Ravaged Altadena Attracts Real Estate Vultures Eyeing Deals
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Part 1: Current State of the Housing Market; Overview for mid-January 2025
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Why it’s so hard to find starter homes in the U.S.
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'Mushrooms began growing': University sued over 'toxic time bomb' mold in dorm building
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Baby boomer homeowners fear losing their properties as they spend down their savings
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Municipalities:

CPS on the ‘financial brink’ and state takeover shouldn’t be out of the question, Civic Federation report says
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Chicago Mulls Weaker Sanctuary City Rules as Trump Returns
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Oil/Gas:

Trump’s Pick for Energy Secretary Vows to ‘Unleash’ US Expansion Thune Plans to Use Fast-Track Bill to Achieve Energy ‘Dominance’
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Trump Tariff Threat Starts to Ripple Through Canadian Oil Sector
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Climate:

Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions LA fires could leave a 'staggering' $275 billion of damage in their wake, one estimate now says. And it could get worse. The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills. Los Angeles fire losses could reach $30 billion for insurers LA Wildfire Insurance-Loss Estimates Approach $40 Billion Wildfire Destruction Maps Reveal Staggering Loss Across L.A. County How the LA wildfires will impact US growth and the labor market, Goldman Sachs says LA fires were larger and more intense because of planet-warming pollution, study suggests Grim task of finding bodies in LA fires as sniffer dogs comb ash of 12k torched homes & Trump warns of ‘many more dead’ Search for Palisades Fire's origins leads to a charred and rocky hillside L.A.’s Wildfire Problem Isn’t Going Away The Extraordinary Defense of the Getty Museum Against the L.A. Fires - WSJ How the LA wildfires will impact US growth and the labor market, Goldman Sachs says Debunking 5 claims about the California wildfires Should awards season be canceled? A quiet debate amid L.A. fires For 200 years LA has been close to the edge. Now it’s fallen over it Firefighters deploy widely as strong winds threaten more Los Angeles neighborhoods Biden announces $770 payments to California wildfire victims Johnson says he thinks Trump will visit California wildfire destruction What hazards will remain in Southern California after the wildfires subside? Art Collector Says He Lost Warhols and Harings to L.A. Fire Iconic Rose Bowl stadium unrecognizable as makeshift camp with families stuck in tents and RVs to flee deadly LA fires Tax breaks are becoming more generous for natural disaster victims - just in time for Los Angeles wildfire victims, experts say Music Mogul Irving Azoff Sets Jan. 30th for Fire Aid Mega Concert in LA: Eagles, Harry Styles, Earth Wind & Fire Possible Oscars 2025 on verge of being canceled as bosses secretly plot major changes to ceremony after LA wildfires L.A. community steps up to offer wildfire victims a sense of 'normalcy' A retro blue VW van miraculously survives deadly Los Angeles fire Why some structures may have withstood the Los Angeles area wildfires – while those next door burned to the ground As Los Angeles-area wildfires rage, Trump homes in on a FEMA administrator
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An even bigger threat is looming behind California’s fires
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The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
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Was your home damaged by a wildfire? Here’s what to do next.
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Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway operates the dirtiest set of coal-fired power plants in the US
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Banks Claim They’re Still in the Climate Fight. Are They?
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Politics:

Hegseth and Warren Clash Over Women in Combat Roles Hegseth tells Ernst he would support women in combat roles if confirmed GOP Sen. Joni Ernst says she supports Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary Female Senators Grill Hegseth Over Views on Women Reed to Hegseth: You are unqualified, lack character Hegseth plays nice Hegseth testifies on sex assault and drinking claims: 'I'm not perfect' In fiery hearing, Trump's nominee Hegseth clashes over future of Pentagon Reed: FBI investigation of Hegseth ‘insufficient’ Trump's pick for Pentagon chief says troops forced out of the military over the COVID vaccine could be 're-recruited' with back pay and an apology Hegseth pledges to serve as Pentagon’s ‘change agent’ What Are the Financial-Mismanagement Allegations Surrounding Hegseth? What Americans think about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary pick A question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important? Hegseth Spars with Senator Over What He Meant by Slang Term ‘You Were Still Married, Correct?’ Pete Hegseth Hammered For Cheating on Multiple Ex-Wives in Wild Senate Hearing Clash Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing descends into chaos after man carried out screaming, 'You are a misogynist' Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying 5 takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
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Key Republican warns he may oppose Tulsi Gabbard
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Marco Rubio Isn't Likely to Last Long as Secretary of State Rubio vows to place US interests ‘above all else’ as Trump’s top diplomat Rubio Set to Say China Cheated Its Way to Superpower Status
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‘If you want to take it outside ...’: Rep. Nancy Mace challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett at House hearing
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American conservatism’s wild frontier: the rise of Wyoming’s Freedom caucus
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Trump unbound: America braces for wild, dark comeback Will White House be big enough for Trump -- and Musk? Bannon taunts Musk: He doesn’t have that much power How Trump's transition could open the floodgates for buying influence By misinterpreting history, Trump threatens to condemn the world to repeat its mistakes How Trump can avoid repeating Biden's biggest economic and foreign policy blunders Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown In Wild Rant Aimed At ‘Moron’ TV Host
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The real danger of Trump’s Greenland gambit
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Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs Elon Musk Promotes Video Claiming He Saved ‘Thousands of Lives’ From Wildfires Newsom Hits Back at Elon Musk's Lies About Fires
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Johnson says flags will be flown at full-staff at Capitol on Trump’s Inauguration Day
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Mike Johnson vows April passage of one big MAGA bill, but GOP senators are skeptical
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California's wildfire recovery faces political challenges in Republican-led Washington Jon Stewart Shreds Republicans for Saying LA Wildfire Aid Should Have Conditions Kevin O’Leary wants to tie CA aid to getting rid of Newsom As wildfires rage in Southern California, conservative politicians go on the attack California Democrats Put on the Backfoot as Wildfires - and Criticism - Rage 'They don't deserve anything': GOP senator says CA wildfire victims shouldn't get aid
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Krugman: Remembrance of Red State Bailouts Past
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Michelle Obama will skip Trump inauguration, but ex-Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush will be there Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration Washington Braces for Trump Inauguration With Fortress-Like Fencing, Extra Police Village People respond to anger over Trump's inauguration performance Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta to co-host Trump inaugural reception
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Justice Democrats say primary challenges are back on the menu
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Poll Projections Show Andrew Cuomo Crushing Eric Adams And Everyone Else In Potential Mayoral Bid
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Nearly half of all adults globally hold anti-Jewish sentiments, ADL survey finds
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Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over Women Firefighters in Bonkers Rant
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How Biden’s domestic policy record stacks up against public perception The president who could not choose
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Colorado apartment complex where armed gang members were seen on video will be closed Aurora judge grants emergency order to close troubled Edge of Lowry apartments
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Billionaire Bill Ackman flexes political muscle, announces backing for NYC mayor
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Rep. Dustin Burrows elected Texas House Speaker in blow to Abbott, Paxton
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Education:

Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires
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LA Schools Rush to Reopen as Memories of Covid Disruption Linger
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Freshmen college enrollment did not fall, it rose — education research group corrects data error
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Schools brace for clash with immigration officials ahead of Trump term
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House Passes Bill to Bar Trans Athletes From Female School Sports Teams
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban
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Celebs:

The curious rise of former sports stars going bankrupt
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case Studies
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Bankruptcy Statistics:

Repeat Corporate Bankruptcies in US Hit Fastest Pace Since 2020
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Los Angeles fires: Rise in homelessness, bankruptcies, rents predicted
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Reopening:

Justices Signal Win for Ex-Halliburton Worker Bid to Reopen Suit
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Intercreditor:

The 5th Circuit calls into question uptier exchanges and the doctrine of equitable mootness
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Mass Torts:

The Dallas Company That Could End an $8 Billion Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Lawsuit
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Bayer Says It Was Told by Jury to Pay $100 Million Over Toxic Chemicals
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Aviation:

Airline Forced to Delay Flights Over Risk From Elon Musk’s Rockets SpaceX rockets returning to Earth are causing delays and disruption to flights over the Indian Ocean
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Southwest Airlines pauses corporate hiring, most summer internships to cut costs
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An airline is so sick of drunk, rowdy passengers that it wants to limit alcohol sales in airports
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Texas and Hawaii residents are outraged over SpaceX's new Starship ambitions
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Germany's air taxi giant's insolvency raises concerns for low-altitude economy
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Retailing:

Crafts Retailer Joann Files Second Bankruptcy in A Year Joann files for bankruptcy — again Here's Where Joann Fabrics Is Closing Six Stores JOANN to Remain Open as Company Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process to Maximize Business Value What Would Happen to Joann's Fabrics If It Enters The Chapter 22 Club?
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From billions to bankruptcy: How the party died for Party City, and why other retailers could face the same fate
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These retailers could file for bankruptcy in 2025
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TikTok sellers brace for 'doomsday'
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Personal Finance:

Hold onto your current job if you want to keep working remotely
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7 mistakes to avoid making during a job interview, according to a business-etiquette expert
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'Ghost job' ads are one reason finding a new role can be 'soul-crushing,' says Greenhouse exec
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Your cash emergency fund probably isn't going to cut it in this economy
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I was forced to evacuate my home. Do I still need to pay my mortgage, rent, utility bills?
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Bosses beware: job seekers say this is their top red flag for open roles
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I gave more attention to my demanding job than to raising my 4 kids. I'm heartbroken over what it cost me.
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Religion:

Pope Francis reveals box of documents on church’s ‘dark dealings’
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Banking:

CFPB sues Capital One for 'cheating' customers out of over $2 billion in interest Kept deposits in lower-yield accounts
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Jamie Dimon’s ‘hit by a bus’ successor Daniel Pinto leaves JPMorgan—and the new COO says she doesn’t want the top job either
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Two Bank Failures in 2024
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JPMorgan Chase tops estimates on better-than-expected fixed income and investment banking results
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Insurance:

Here's where insurance companies see the most risk for disasters
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Financial Services:

SEC probes B. Riley loan to founder, deals with franchise group B. Riley stock jumps after submitting Q2 2024 filing
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Skiing:

US Ski Industry on Slippery Slope
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Sports:

Foul-mouthed fan banned from Eagles home games, fired from job after viral tirade against woman
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Utilities:

Power company's failures contributing to devastating California fire, lawsuits say
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Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing
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Los Angeles Utility’s Municipal Bonds Drop Amid Destructive Wildfires S&P Downgrades Los Angeles Muni Utility Bonds by Two Notches
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Los Angeles utility sued over Palisades Fire water shortage, court filing shows
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Sovereigns:

Sri Lanka seeks to navigate China-India rivalry and emerge from its economic crisis
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UK:

Welsh council chiefs call for minimum funding increase to prevent bankruptcy risk
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UK markets are in turmoil as bond yields spike and the pound slides — here's why
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Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t told about Soviet spy in her palace, declassified MI5 files show
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Bank of England warns billions of pounds in UK pension pots at risk
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EU:

NATO boss to Europe: Spend more on defense, move to New Zealand, or learn Russian European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
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SRB decides no compensation due to Sberbank shareholders, finding that insolvency would have been more costly
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Canada:

Ontario premier says tariffs could mean massive job losses
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Canadian Ambassador Warns of ‘Tit-For-Tat’ Retaliation to US Tariffs
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Atlantic Canadians are teetering on a financial edge as 2025 begins, survey says
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Spain:

Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers?
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MENA:

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages, officials say After months of agony and rage, hostage families hold out hope despite 'roller coaster' negotiations Gaza ceasefire ‘closer than ever’, Hamas says it is still awaiting Israeli maps Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Threatens to Quit Netanyahu Cabinet Over Gaza Deal A look at the terms — and tensions — in the Israel-Hamas draft ceasefire deal What we know about emerging Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal Israel, Hamas Trade Accusations for Delaying Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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Blinken Says New Hamas Recruits Have Nearly Replaced War Losses
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Israel's Air Force blazes air superiority path to Iran's border
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Blinken offers most detailed picture to date of post-war Gaza plans
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China:

Country Garden posts losses in overdue FY 2023, H1 2024 results Country Garden Posts Another Record Loss on Property Slump
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China to cut pay by half for staff at top financial regulators, sources say
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Argentina:

Argentina inflation ticks up to 2.7% in December, ends 2024 at 118%
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Mexico:

Mexican steelmaker Ahmsa advances with appraisal of assets after bankruptcy
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Germany:

Germany’s AfD sparks firestorm by distributing fake deportation tickets to migrants
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France:

France danced ‘fatal tango’ with debt, PM Bayrou says as he takes aim at predecessors
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Paris theatre warns of bankruptcy amid occupancy by homeless migrants
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Russia:

Russia is on pace to run out of financial reserves by this fall, which would cripple war efforts, economist says
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Russians are so nervous about the economy that the central bank took to Telegram to dismiss rumors about deposits being frozen
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North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
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Russia Sees Shift From Trump Towards Recognizing 'Realities' in Ukraine
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Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
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South Korea:

Top aide of impeached South Korean president pleads for investigators to halt detention efforts Hundreds of armed security officials detain impeached South Korean President Yoon President’s Arrest Shows South Korea in Peril as Trump Returns
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Cuba:

Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
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India:

Strengthening Our Insolvency Regime: The Answer Lies Within
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