US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say - Reuters

U.S. and Arab mediators have made some progress in their efforts to reach a ceasefire accord between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, but not enough to seal a deal, Palestinian sources close to the talks said on Thursday.

Winter storm blasts Southeast with snow, dangerous ice as widespread impacts reach 25 states - Fox Weather

A significant winter storm left a swath of snow and freezing rain marched across the South and East to end the week, snarling travel and canceling schools across parts of 25 states.

Trump, Obama exchange pleasantries at Carter funeral after longstanding rivalry - The Hill

President-elect Trump and former President Obama had an extended friendly exchange as they sat next to each other at the funeral services for former President Carter on Thursday. Cameras captured Trump and Obama at Washington National Cathedral exchanging ple…

Gov. Kemp Declares Statewide State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Weather - Gov.Georgia.gov.

ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm expected to impact Georgia beginning this Friday. The State of Emergency a…

Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires - ABC7 Los Angeles

Seven months before the uncontrolled Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, the city's fire department budget for this fiscal year was cut by more than $17.5 million, records show.

PGA Awards Postpones Nominations Announcement Due To L.A. Wildfires - Deadline

The Producers Guild has pushed the nominations for its annual awards show to Sunday, January 12, due to the ongoing devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory - The Associated Press

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers have ended a nearly two-week strike and returned to work at the biggest ski resort in the U.S. The union representing Park City Mountain Resort ski patrollers is claiming victory after voting Wednesday to accept a deal negotiat…

‘Monday Night Raw’ Inaugural Netflix Event Draws 2.6M Same-Day Households - Deadline

Monday Night Raw will live on Netflix for the next 10 years per a $5 billion rights deal between the streamer and the WWE

Sunset Fire evacuations to be lifted after causing thousands to flee Hollywood Hills - KTLA Los Angeles

The remaining evacuations caused by the Sunset Fire in the Hollywood Hills have been lifted early Thursday morning, officials announced. “At 7:30AM, the closed section of the Sunset Fire, area North of Franklin, will be OPEN and all evacuation orders LIFTED,”…

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers reclaim No. 1 spot with huge win vs. Thunder, Warriors tumble again - CBS Sports

Cleveland won the first round of a heavyweight battle with the Thunder on Wednesday night

Musk draws ire because 'isn't left-wing': Italy's Meloni - FRANCE 24 English

Italy's far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said on Thursday Elon Musk's political interventions only caused outrage because he wasn't left-wing -- and that foreigners had been interfering in Italian politics for years.

Nintendo Stays Completely Silent Amid Flood Of Switch 2 Leaks At GameStop And CES 2025 - Kotaku

As rumors continue at a ridiculous pace, there's still a strange amount that remains unknown

New York appeals court denies Trump's bid to halt Friday's hush money sentencing - ABC News

Your schedule for Jimmy Carter’s funeral - PBS NewsHour

Here's a look at the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who died Dec. 29.

Prisco's NFL playoff bracket projection: Bills finally topple Chiefs, Packers stun Lions on way to Super Bowl - CBS Sports

Pete Prisco forecasts the entire postseason

Polish president seeks protection for Netanyahu if he attends Auschwitz anniversary event - The Associated Press

The Polish government has adopted a resolution vowing to ensure the free and safe participation of Israeli leaders who choose to attend commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau later this month. Israeli Prime Minister Be…