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The cause of the still-raging PalisadesFires can be found on a hilltop covered in vegetation, where the fire started soon after 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Although experts say it's simple to rule out lightning, a typical source of wildfires, fire investigators are still trying to figure out what started the fire. This week, there were no storms in the area. Another possible explanation is ruled out because there don't seem to be any transformers or power wires in the vicinity of the Temescal Ridge Trail. Stay tuned for real-time updates. People are the primary cause of the majority of wildfires. But was arson the cause? Although there was a possibility, four experts NBC News spoke with said the fires were more likely to have been unintentionally started. According to former Los Angeles Fire De...

In an effort to assist Americans in quickly making healthier decisions, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new regulation for nutrition labeling on packaged foods and beverages. Food makers will have to show the amounts of saturated fat, salt, and added sugar on the front of the container in addition to the usual nutrition labels on the back under the new law, which consumers may notice as early as 2028. According to Lindsey Smith Taillie, a nutrition epidemiologist at the University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health, packaged foods in the United States frequently have a variety of health and nutrition claims, making it difficult for consumers to determine what is healthy or unhealthy. According to Smith Taillie, fruit drinks, for instance, may f...

LONDON—Months after completing chemotherapy, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission. The wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, posted on Instagram, "I am relieved to be in remission now and I am still focused on recovery." Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that acclimating to a new normal takes time. But, she continued, "I am looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead." There's a lot to anticipate. We appreciate everyone's ongoing assistance. In a shocking video statement in March, Kate disclosed that she had cancer. She stated at the time that, under the recommendation of her medical staff, she was taking a course of prophylactic chemotherapy. Less than a month had passed since King Charles III said he had been afflicte...

Capital One was sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday for defrauding customers of over $2 billion in interest by lying to them about the interest rates on their savings accounts. In a statement, the agency said that Capital One had misled its 360 Savings account customers by confusing it with the 360 Performance Savings account, a more recent and higher-yielding savings account choice. The bank reportedly misled clients into thinking the two products were the same by marketing them similarly and failing to inform 360 Savings account holders of the newer choice. But according to the CFPB, the interest rates of the two options differed significantly. According to the agency, Capital One reduced and then frozen the 360 Savings rate at 0.3% between late 2019 and mid-2024,...

During Tuesday's first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's new Cabinet, Pete Hegseth presented himself as a "change agent" to lead the Defense Department, while Democrats criticized him as unsuited for any military leadership position, much less the top one. Hegseth stated in his introductory speech that if he were confirmed as defense secretary, his objectives would be to rebuild our military, restore the warrior mentality, and reestablish deterrence. Politics shouldn't be involved in military affairs, unlike the current administration. Hegseth declared, "We are American warriors, not Republicans or Democrats." Our expectations will be high, and they will be equal—which is a very different phrase than equitable. The heated meeting, which was repeatedly disrupted by pr...

The city of Indianapolis Before a judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf on Tuesday, the Texas man accused of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark publicly admitted guilt as charged. During his first court appearance since his arrest over the weekend, 55-year-old Michael Thomas Lewis erupted in several outbursts after allegedly making a string of offensive and threatening remarks about the Indiana Fever star online. Judge Angela Davis of Marion County Superior Court called Lewis' case, and the defendant abruptly yelled out that he was guilty as charged. Later, he blurted out Give me the booky! and I'm at liberty! You got the wrong guy, I suppose! while also expressing dissatisfaction over the fact that his name in court documents lacked a Jr. Courtroom authorities, dressed in an or...

In the Los Angeles area, a number of large wildfires are causing death and destruction. Due to strong winds and dry circumstances, a few wildfires that began on January 7 have grown significantly in size. By Monday night, almost 12,000 buildings and structures had been damaged, and 24 people had been killed. Over 190,000 people are under warnings and evacuation orders, while over a dozen people are still unaccounted for. Stay tuned for real-time updates. The fires' sizes and conditions are depicted on the maps below. They will be regularly updated. The Palisades Fire, the biggest of the fires, covers an area of about 37 square miles. That is more than half of Washington, D.C.'s total land area. The Eaton Fire, a second fire, has spread to cover more than 22 square kilometers. Thousands of ...

In an effort to reduce expenses and boost profits, Southwest Airlines is halting corporate recruiting and promotions, discontinuing the majority of its summer internships, and eliminating certain team-building activities for employees that have been a part of the company's operations since the 1980s, CEO Bob Jordan informed employees. Jordan stated in the note seen by CNBC on Monday that "every dollar matters as we continue to fight to return to excellent financial performance." When it makes sense, he said, the corporation will postpone other initiatives. The modifications were confirmed by a Southwest spokesperson. According to an email she sent, "We'll continue to evaluate hiring needs on an ongoing basis to determine when it makes sense for the business to resume hiring." As part of th...

As firefighters battled windy weather to suppress the out-of-control blazes, deadly wildfires continue to rage over the Los Angeles area. However, what does the term "wildfire containment" mean? Being contained does not imply that a fire has been put out entirely. Instead, it describes the extent to which a perimeter has been created around an active fire to stop it from spreading and consuming more area. In order to put out a wildfire, firefighters construct containment lines around it using either natural barriers like rivers or other waterways or roads and highways. This is done to enclose the fire and prevent it from spreading. By excavating broad trenches around a fire's flank or by removing nearby vegetation and other fuel sources that could catch fire, containment lines can also be ...

For now, Beyonc is keeping her news to herself. Beyonc said on Instagram that she would be delaying her announcement on January 14 because of the destruction caused by the recent wildfires in parts of Los Angeles. She added, "I still pray for the families dealing with trauma and loss to heal and rebuild." We are extremely fortunate to have courageous first responders who never stop working to keep the people of Los Angeles safe. Following that, Beyonc referred her admirers to her community-uplifting charity foundation, BeyGOOD. "To directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief, the BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million," she captioned the photo. Please lend us your support in any way you can. "Love, B," she signed the...