Amidst ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, firefighters brace for the return of menacing winds. This news update also covers a Senate confirmation hearing, the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame, Disney's aid pledge to fire victims, and other notable events including the naming delay of a subway burning victim.
Firefighters race to contain Los Angeles wildfires with menacing winds forecast to return. The Afternoon Wire reports a Senate committee will hold a confirmation hearing for defense secretary nominee Hegseth on Jan 14. Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the title after upsetting losses. Disney pledges $15 million in Los Angeles fire aid as more stars learn they've lost their homes. Privacy advocates say the 'Worst in Show' CES products put your data at risk and cause waste.
Police took over a week to name the NYC subway burning victim. A fake name spread in the meantime. How setting boundaries can improve your health at work. Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes. Warm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China's ice capital. The World in Pictures. In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world. Making any New Year's resolutions? Here are some tips to help make them stick. How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV during the winter surge. Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Bomberos luchan por contener incendios en Los Ángeles ante el regreso de vientos.
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