Wildfires continue to wreak havoc across Southern California, and numerous communities have been forced to face unprecedented destruction. However, the crisis has also sparked conversations about disaster relief, accountability and celebrity involvement, with some stepping up while others face criticism. Kardashians called out for water overuse Among the celebrities addressing the fires are the Kardashians…

The NBA will return to its two Los Angeles arenas on Monday, Jan. 13, but the teams’ players and coaches will be thinking about more than just basketball. Concerns still linger about the wildfires in and around the city. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs Monday night at Crypto.com Arena in…

U.S. relations with Greenland under the second term of President-elect Donald Trump are already taking a new shape. In December, Trump posted on Truth Social, expressing interest in buying the island, a move that sparked immediate reactions. Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the idea of the island “being for sale,” as did Denmark’s leadership,…

In a bid to curb the country’s violence, Mexico’s president has launched a new initiative offering cash incentives to people who voluntarily turn in their firearms. Under the program, called “Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace,” Mexican residents can drop off firearms at designated locations without facing legal consequences. The plan, part of a government…

The final showdown of the NFL’s wildcard weekend takes place Monday, Jan. 13, in Arizona as the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings battle to see who will advance to the divisional round. The wildfires in and around Los Angeles are not far from the thoughts of players, coaches and their families. The game was…

A new poll shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback if he chooses to challenge Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary to be the next mayor of New York City. Politico obtained the poll from Progressives for Democracy that showed Cuomo as the favorite to win, if…

China is developing a massive renewable energy project in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia, a barren expanse now set to host one of the world’s largest stretches of solar energy infrastructure. Known as the Solar Great Wall, the project aims to generate power while addressing environmental challenges in the region. Spanning nearly 250 miles…

The Senate will consider amendments to the Laken Riley Act Monday, Jan. 13, a bill Republicans hope will be a first step in overhauling United States immigration law. The bill would require immigrants to be held in detention if they are arrested or convicted of a burglary, theft or shoplifting offense. Even if the criminal…

For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker to its fleet. It will be stationed in Juneau, Alaska, and it’s scheduled to start busting ice for the service in 2026. The ship isn’t new. Last year, the Coast Guard bought the M/V Aiviq from Offshore Surface…

The Maha Kumbh Mela, translated as the festival of the sacred pitcher, which began Monday, Jan. 13, is touted as the world’s largest religious gathering. It is expected to bring together 400 million people in India over the next six weeks. Hindu pilgrims flock to the northern city of Prayagraj in the Uttar Pradesh state.…