A series of fierce wildfires that raged across the Los Angeles area on January 7 were fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. They destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed at least 29 people, some of whom perished attempting to stop the fires from devouring their houses. Two of the fires were linked to an undetermined number of serious injuries, according to a Los Angeles County fire official, while a city official in Los Angeles called the night of January 7 one of the most terrible and catastrophic she had ever witnessed in her area of the city. What we know about the flames is as follows. Where are the fires? On the morning of January 7, a brush fire broke out in Pacific Palisades, a suburb in Los Angeles east of Malibu. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protect...

At Thursday's star-studded benefit, which raised money for individuals impacted by the horrific fires in the L.A. area, more than two dozen musicians serenaded the City of Angels. Over the course of five hours, the FireAid event took place at the nearby Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in the Inglewood neighborhood. Lady Gaga performed a performance from the 2018 movie "A Star Is Born," along with a song she wrote specifically for the charity, to end the show. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry, No Doubt, Earth Wind & Fire, Dr. Dre, Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morissette, Stevie Nicks, Anderson Paak, Stephen Stills, Mike Campbell, Olivia Rodrigo, and Graham Nash were among the other performers. The remaining members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear, also made an unexpected ...

Karla Sof a Gasc, star of "Emilia Prez," apologized Thursday after her previous social media tweets that seemed to make comments about diversity at the Oscars, Muslims, and George Floyd were revived by online users. In a statement released through Netflix, Gasc, the first openly trans actor to receive an Oscar nomination, stated, "I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt." "As a member of a minority community, I am acutely aware of this suffering, and I sincerely apologize to everyone I have hurt. I've battled for a better world my entire life. "I am convinced that light will always prevail over darkness," she continued. After author Sarah Hagi posted screenshots of Gasc n's alleged previous posts on X, which Google translated, criticis...

According to school officials and cybersecurity experts, the hack of a corporation that assists schools in tracking tens of millions of pupils seems to be the worst leak of personal data involving American children to date. Additionally, according to recordings of internal talks and a copy obtained exclusively by NBC News, a specifically commissioned interim cybersecurity investigation by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike revealed that the corporation had reportedly neglected to take simple safeguards to protect student data. One of PowerSchool's most well-known products is the Student Information System (SIS), which was compromised and is among the most popular education technology packages in the United States. By gathering data such as a student's name, school, birthday, residence, and par...

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl on February 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET. In 2023, Patrick Mahomes and company won the Lombardi Trophy with a 38-35 victory in this rematch. There is still a lot of interest in this game even though it features familiar opponents. As Super Bowl week approaches, NBC News and NBC Sports teamed up to preview some of the most important subjects. The biggest thing we learned from the conference title games were ... Greif: Saquon Barkley is not the only offensive component of the Eagles' offense. After passing for less than 130 yards on average in Philadelphia's first two postseason wins and appearing reluctant to take chances with his passes, quarterback Jalen Hurts came under fire. However, he gave Philadelphia's offense ...

Donald Trump issued scores of executive orders to begin his second term as president, many of which addressed contentious culture war themes including abortion rights, transgender concerns, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. It will be primarily the responsibility of the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department to enforce the administration's stance on such matters. The Civil Rights Division has experienced significant policy changes during previous transitions between Democratic and Republican administrations. For instance, the division concentrated resources on combating religious prejudice during the George W. Bush administration. Preventing racial and ethnic prejudice became a top priority for the division after Barack Obama assumed office. The anticipated magnitude ...

The UH-60 Black Hawk, regarded as the backbone of U.S. Army aviation, was the military helicopter that crashed into a regional plane close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 persons on board. The Army claims to have depended on the helicopter for every significant mission worldwide for more than 40 years. It is an autility tactical transport aircraft that is employed for everything from air assault to relief efforts. According to Timothy A. Loranger, an aviation lawyer and former aircraft mechanic, the aircraft, which was first deployed in the Army in 1979, is widely regarded as safe and has a solid reputation for dependability and survival in both combat and transport operations. Produced by Sikorsky, a division of the massive aerospace and defense corporation Lo...

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday night, a commercial airplane crashed with a military helicopter in midair close to Reagan Washington National Airport, killing sixty-four individuals on board. The Army Black Hawk and the American Eagle airplane are both in the Potomac River. There were three people aboard the Black Hawk. The crash happened just before 9:00 p.m. ET. Go here to watch live broadcast. Speaking to reporters in the White House briefing room Thursday morning, President Donald Trump described the fatal incident as a tragedy of horrific proportions and stated that no one survived. We mourn for every beautiful soul that has been taken from us so abruptly, Trump said, adding that it was a dark and agonizing night in our nation's capital and in our history. It was a tragedy of horrible dimen...

Justin Tuckeron, the kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, refuted claims made by six women on Thursday that he acted inappropriately during massage therapy sessions. The charges, which cover Tucker's rookie season in 2012 through 2016, were discussed by six women who were only identified by their initials in an interview with The Baltimore Banner. Five of them claim that prior to purposefully exposing his penis, Tucker asked for a massage of his inner thighs or pelvic area during erections. According to the Banner, three women claimed Tucker left what they thought was ejaculate on the table, and two women claimed he brushed them with his bare penis. According to the study, "several therapists said Tucker s behavior was so egregious that they ended his sessions early or refused to work on him a...

According to U.S. Figure Skating, U.S. figure skating legend Dick Button passed away on Thursday. He was the voice of the sport on television and won multiple Olympic gold medals on the ice. He was 95 years old. Button's death was first reported by the Associated Press, who cited his son Edward, who did not specify the cause of death. The news of Button's death in North Salem, New York, was later confirmed by U.S. Figure Skating, which is already in shock after more than a dozen aspiring competitors were killed in a midair accident over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. According to a statement, "U.S. Figure Skating mourns the loss of the legendary Dick Button." Figure skating was changed by the two-time Olympic champion's innovative approach and award-winning te...