The death toll rises as the onslaught of fires continues in Southern California, destroying complete neighborhoods. And President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction in the New York hush money case after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid to stop the proceeding. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Death…

As Los Angeles residents closely monitor the fires forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes, a new fire-tracking app is gaining traction. The free app, Watch Duty, now tops Apple’s list of most downloaded free iOS apps. Watch Duty CEO John Mills told business news channel Cheddar that a network of volunteers go beyond…

“The View” is making weekend plans. Starting Saturday, Jan. 11, fans can tune in to “The Weekend View” on ABC News Live, according to Variety. The new show will feature the Friday panel and offer 30-minute episodes that re-air throughout the weekend. ABC hopes the expansion will bring fresh takes on entertainment and trending topics,…

The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff comes down to the final three teams. The second semifinal pits No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes against No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night, Jan. 9. Ohio State is the odds-on favorite to win the national title after crushing the…

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s emergency petition to block his upcoming sentencing in the criminal case New York v. Trump, often called his hush money case. The decision clears the way for Trump’s sentencing to proceed as scheduled on Friday, Jan. 10. Trump had asked the high court on Wednesday to…

Los Angeles sports teams are taking precautions, moving and postponing events as firefighters continue to battle numerous wildfires around the region. The sheer devastation in some parts of the city is finally coming into focus, and several players, directly impacting coaches and their families. Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh addressed the media before…

Russia’s popular virtual assistant, Alice, developed by the tech giant Yandex, is drawing attention for its cautious approach to political questions. Comparable to Amazon’s Alexa or Apple’s Siri, Alice has an estimated 66 million monthly users across Russia. However, recent interactions with Alice have raised concerns about how authoritarian regimes manage artificial intelligence. Columbia University…

Six people are dead and dozens were left injured after a stampede erupted near a temple in southern India on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Authorities said the chaos stemmed from thousands of devotees who gathered to collect free passes for the temple. The incident occurred near the 2,000-year-old Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati, a popular…

As the future of TikTok hangs in the balance, creators are flocking to Lemon8, an increasingly popular social media app. The app has been gaining attention for its unique blend of features. Lemon8 combines TikTok’s short-form videos with Pinterest and Instagram-like feeds. Owned by ByteDance, the same parent company as TikTok, Lemon8 is often referred…

A new U.S. government report reveals an overwhelming majority of online pharmacies are violating the law, selling counterfeit and potentially dangerous medications. The U.S. Trade Representative’s annual “Notorious Markets List,” released this week, shines a spotlight on the illegal pharmacy trade, which continues to threaten public health. According to the 2024 report, 96% of the…