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13.01.2025

Fire's Winds Return with Twenty Four Dead

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 13.01.2025.

It displays 223 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.01.2025Fire's Winds Return with Twenty Four Dead

The Los Angeles fire death toll reached 24 as crews braced for returning Santa Ana winds. Edison International faced scrutiny after being unable to rule out equipment involvement, while investigators focused on the Skull Rock trail area as a possible origin point for the Palisades Fire.

By afternoon, wealthy residents hiring private firefighters for $2,000 per hour highlighted deepening class divisions, as hundreds of landlords exploited the crisis by hiking rents for evacuees. The National Weather Service issued its most severe fire warning, with economic impact estimates reaching $275 billion.

Evening developments included a lawsuit filed against utilities for "failure to de-energize," while political tensions escalated as Republicans tied federal aid to debt ceiling negotiations. The crisis overshadowed other developments, including the approval for release of Jack Smith's Trump report and progress in Hamas-Israel ceasefire talks.

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Yahoo! News

Gov. Newsom slams Trump's disinformation on California wildfires

Newsom appeared to be referring to Trump's social media posts blasting him, President Biden and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
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05:34Private Firefighters for LA's Rich

The newspapers report extensively on escalating Los Angeles fires crisis, with death toll reaching 24 (CNN, NYTimes, AP). New concerns emerge about returning winds threatening containment progress (ABC, Fox, CBS). Coverage highlights class divisions in emergency response, with wealthy residents hiring private firefighters (NY Post), while insurance complications surface (Yahoo). An arrest was made of a suspect with blowtorch near Kenneth Fire (Breitbart, Newsweek).
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Donald Trump’s latest musings about annexing Canada have put Canadian right-wing populists in an awkward position. As Pierre Poilievre and Doug Ford embrace nationalistic rhetoric, they’re also hedging their bets to keep trade and defense ties intact.
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08:05Winds Return to LA's Inferno

The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles fires reaching critical stage, with 24 confirmed deaths and thousands of structures destroyed (CNN, LA Times, AP). New focus on returning Santa Ana winds threatening containment efforts (NPR, USA Today, Newsweek). Coverage examines LA's fire preparedness limitations (NPR) and brush clearance issues (LA Times), while political responses range from Republican demands on federal aid to controversial cloud seeding proposals (Common Dreams, Daily Beast).
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10:46Edison's Role in LA's Inferno

The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles fires reaching new critical phase, with Edison International unable to rule out equipment role (ABC). Death toll remains at 24 as National Weather Service issues most severe fire warning (LA Times, AP) with winds expected up to 70mph. Economic impact estimated at $275 billion (Newsweek). Separately, 500 Navy SEALs plan march supporting Pete Hegseth's Defense Secretary nomination (Breitbart), while Israel-Hamas negotiations show breakthrough (OANN).
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In California, policymakers have long warned that continued development in high-risk wildfire zones was magnifying fires. But real estate interests have lobbied hard against any development restrictions, helping exacerbate the fires raging in Los Angeles now.
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Yahoo! News

After insurers dropped their homeowners policies, L.A. fires consumed their homes

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12:08Edison's Equipment Under Fire

The newspapers report extensively on LA fires, with Edison International unable to rule out equipment involvement (ABC). New detailed maps reveal house-by-house devastation (NY Post), while real estate lobby's role in developing high-risk areas comes under scrutiny (Jacobin). Winds expected to intensify to 70mph (AP, USA Today). Meanwhile, China reports record $1 trillion trade surplus (NYTimes), and Supreme Court allows climate lawsuits against oil companies to proceed (Newsweek).
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Yahoo! News

L.A. maps show locations of evacuation orders for wildfires

The deadly wildfires prompted active evacuation orders for over 153,000 people on Saturday. Evacuation warnings say 166,000 other residents should be prepared to flee.
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13:54Arsonist Caught As Winds Return

The newspapers report heavily on Los Angeles fires escalating, with critical wind warnings and evacuation orders affecting over 300,000 residents (LA Times, Yahoo). An arson suspect was caught (Fox News), while death toll stands at 24 (CNN). New developments include judge approving release of Jack Smith's Trump election interference report (AP, NBC, NPR), and news of Trump's upcoming inauguration preparations (Breitbart, Epoch Times). A court ordered Patriot Front to pay $2.7M to attacked musician (Boston Globe).
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Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.
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15:25Remains Found As Mayor Away

The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles fires, with crews finding remains in Altadena (ABC) and estimated $30B in insured losses (Newsweek). LA Mayor Bass faces criticism for Ghana trip during crisis (OANN). In political news, Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks show progress (WSJ), while a judge allows release of Volume 1 of Smith's Trump report (Epoch Times). A court ordered white supremacist group Patriot Front to pay $2.7M for Boston attack (Boston Globe).
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17:25Winds Fan LA's Legal Flames

The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles wildfires with dangerous winds expected to cause "explosive fire growth" (NYTimes, AP, LA Times). A lawsuit blames utility company failure to de-energize (Fox News), while investigation into fire causes continues (Yahoo, AP). In political developments, Hamas-Israel negotiations advance with potential 33-hostage release (CNN), and Canada prepares retaliatory measures against expected Trump trade policies (WSJ). Governor Newsom allocates $50M to fight Trump administration deportation policies (Breitbart).
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Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.
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18:53Looting Charges As Fires Rage

The newspapers report extensively on LA fires with new developments: 9 people charged with looting (ABC), Newsom proposes $2.5B for response (LA Times), and Trump ties aid to debt ceiling (Common Dreams, HuffPost). A breakthrough in Hamas negotiations could release 33 hostages in a 42-day ceasefire (CNN, WSJ). The imminent TikTok ban's implementation details emerge (NPR), while controversy surrounds Newsom's victim fundraising through ActBlue (OANN).
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President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is reportedly set to begin with a firework display outside Trump National Golf Club Washington D.C., which is located in Virginia, later concluding with three inaugural balls.
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21:01China's Grip on US Grid Exposed

The newspapers report on critical infrastructure concerns: FBI Director Wray reveals Chinese penetration of US utilities before his resignation (Breitbart), while a drone technology export case leads to indictment (Boston Globe). Los Angeles fires continue with ATF investigating human origins in Palisades (Yahoo, AP), as winds threaten to intensify (AP). DHS warns of copycat threats following ISIS-inspired New Orleans attack (OANN).
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Yahoo! News

Most severe fire warning issued for parts of L.A. from Tuesday as winds pick up

The National Weather Service has issued the most serious red flag fire weather warning for swaths of L.A. and Ventura counties starting Tuesday.
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Hundreds of L.A. landlords hike rents to capitalize on 'desperate' fire evacuees

A housing advocate's report lists at least 400 properties that seem to have ignored the state's ban on increasing rental prices.
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What caused the Palisades Fire? A beloved hiking trail may hold answers.

The blaze appears to have human origins, sources said. An ATF team is arriving on Monday to investigate.
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Former Obama administration National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes said Monday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that the “‘MAGA-fication” of the U.S. government had already started when reacting to a Breitbart News exclusive interview with Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
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22:53Winds Return to LA's Inferno

The newspapers report extensively on Los Angeles fires, with dangerous winds threatening progress (CBS, NYT, NPR, USA Today). Governor Newsom faces criticism over fire-fighting budget allocations (NY Post) and a potential recall effort (Newsweek). New headlines focus on Pete Hegseth's nomination hearings (NBC, Epoch Times) and developments in China's financial sector purge (WSJ).
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Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.
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Yahoo! News

GOP looks to fast-track Trump nominees as hearings begin this week

Some picks, like Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state, are expected to fly through their congressional hearings.
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Popular Skull Rock hiking trail may hold answer to Palisades Fire's origin

The blaze appears to have human origins, sources said. An ATF team is arriving on Monday to investigate.
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