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Authorities apprehended a man on suspicion of arson Thursday afternoon in Woodland Hills, near the scene of the Kenneth Fire, which ignited earlier that day. The Los Angeles Police Department’s Public Information Officer tweeted: “At 4:32 p.m., a call reported

Norovirus cases are currently higher than they have been in over a decade, according to the CDC. Currently, there’s no antiviral treatment or vaccine for norovirus. However, Moderna scientists are in the late stages of testing a potential mRNA vaccine.

The Laken Riley Act, a bill aiming to shift some federal immigration enforcement responsibilities to states and tighten immigration detention, is advancing through Congress. The House passed the Act on Tuesday, garnering support from 216 Republicans and 48 Democrats. The

Mandatory evacuation orders, affecting nearly 180,000 people, are in place due to raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, causing significant displacement. However, a county-wide evacuation warning mistakenly sent to many more residents on Thursday evening unnecessarily heightened anxieties and exacerbated

As wildfires rage, authorities are battling to contain the blazes, which the public can monitor via a state-provided online service from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. By Thursday evening, the Hollywood Hills fire, which ignited on Wednesday, was

Warning: This post contains spoilers for the first three episodes of . Peacock’s Emmy-winning reality competition series , Season 3, is underway. The first three episodes, streaming since Thursday, 9 p.m. ET, deliver familiar deception and twists. However, the shadow

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. The dignitaries at President Carter’s funeral weren’t necessarily his biggest admirers; in fact, he might have been the

Even before the recent devastating wildfire, insurance providers expressed significant concerns about the insurability of many homes in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades. The neighborhood’s proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains and the high property values created an unacceptable fire risk,

Following significant financial contributions to Donald Trump’s reelection campaign and subsequent appointment to a leadership role, the world’s wealthiest individual is now actively engaging in European politics. In the U.K., Musk has launched a public attack against the center-left Prime

The Supreme Court will soon decide TikTok’s fate in the U.S., hearing arguments on a law that could ban the platform. The case challenges a law, passed by Congress and enacted in April 2024, potentially forcing TikTok’s Chinese owners to

Social media’s constant stream of seemingly perfect lives—vacations, careers, families—often triggers negative social comparisons, making us feel inadequate. This is particularly true for young people, where social media use correlates with decreased well-being and increased envy. Some experts even link

The recent surge in popularity of Westerns on television reflects a shifting understanding of American identity. Following decades of simplistic portrayals, revisionist Westerns emerged during the Vietnam War, criticizing the violence of white imperialism. Modern interpretations often explore contemporary issues

The water supply used to combat the Palisades fire in Los Angeles proved insufficient during the intense blaze. Several hydrants ran dry, impeding firefighting efforts, according to local water officials on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Following the election, Democrats faced significant setbacks. Initial optimism about a Kamala Harris presidency, House control, and Senate

Every human H5N1 (bird flu) infection presents an opportunity for the virus to mutate harmfully. A fatality, such as the recent death of an elderly U.S. resident—the first in the country—raises significant concerns among experts. Could this death indicate that

Widespread wildfires in the Los Angeles area have forced thousands to evacuate as firefighters struggle to control multiple blazes intensified by strong winds. The situation is expected to worsen. Fueled by low humidity and Santa Ana winds reaching 60 mph,

Wildfires raging across the Los Angeles region on Wednesday forced thousands to evacuate. The Palisades Fire, initially reported at 10:30 AM PST Tuesday, was fueled by wind gusts reaching 60 MPH Tuesday night, prompting widespread evacuation orders.  By Wednesday morning,

Dry January presents an opportunity to assess your relationship with alcohol. The goal is a month of abstinence, followed by a decision to resume, moderate, or eliminate alcohol consumption for the rest of the year. Recent U.S. discussions regarding alcohol