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A blaze near Moorpark and Camarillo has destroyed at least one home and consumed at least 1,000 acres as of Wednesday morning. Dubbed the Mountain Fire, the blaze was reported just before 9 a.m. near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road near Moorpark and Fillmore, north of the 118 Freeway. By 11 a.m., the blaze had crossed the 118 Freeway and was threatening the Camarillo Heights area of Camarillo. It could grow as large as 2,000 acres, as reported by radio station KVTA. Reporter John Palminteri said 40 mph winds are helping the blaze, though a “massive” firefighter response is on scene. Santa Anas bring hurricane-force gusts, ‘EXTREME’ fire danger The Ventura County Fire Department said “40 firefighters are on scene, utilizing 58 fire apparatus, with additional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft requested to assist.” Sky5 aerial view of a brush fire in Somis on Nov. 6, 2024. (KTLA) Sky5 aerial view of a brush fire in Somis, California on Nov. 6, 2024. (KTLA) Smoke from the Mountain Fire is seen in an image provided by the Ventura County Fire Department on

Trump flips Georgia in 2024 presidential election – CBS News Watch CBS News Former President Donald Trump won the key battleground state of Georgia in 2024, CBS News projects. President Biden won the state by fewer than 12,000 votes in 2020. CBS News’ Dave Malkoff has more from Atlanta. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

November 6, 2024 / 1:57 PM EST / CBS/AFP Celebrating 40 years since CD’s debut “Mornings Memory”: The compact disc’s rise in the 80s 02:13 For the last 17 years, a worldwide army of online sleuths obsessively tried to figure out the title of what has been dubbed “the most mysterious song on the internet.”  Now, they have the answer after a chance discovery by one intrepid researcher who triumphantly reported his breakthrough on online forum Reddit: it is called “Subways of Your Mind” and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX. The former band members are “absolutely overwhelmed” by the news, 68-year-old Michael Haedrich, who played keyboard and guitar and sang back-up vocals for FEX, told Der Spiegel magazine. The band had been oblivious to the online phenomenon, he admitted. How the mystery unfolded The mystery began in 2007, when a German brother and sister uploaded a track online that they had digitized after originally recording it as teenagers on a cassette from the radio. As Rolling Stone reported in 2019, the tape mostly featured songs from popular bands like XTC and The

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. A few different things could happen if your charged-off credit card debt is sold to a debt collector. Getty Images Carrying around credit card debt can feel like a heavy burden, especially in today’s economic environment. Not only is the average American carrying a card balance of nearly $8,000 , but the current average credit card rate now surpasses 23% . At that rate, the interest charges can compound quickly, causing your balance to grow. Should your credit card debt balloon too much over time, there may come a time when you can’t afford to make your monthly payments . But if you stop paying and the debt is charged off and sold to a collection agency , you could find yourself navigating an even more complex financial situation. Every year, millions of Americans face credit card charge-offs, a process that occurs when credit card companies determine that a debt is unlikely to be collected and write it off as a loss on their books.

What exit polls show about the gender gap What exit polls show about the gender gap in the 2024 presidential race 03:56 Former President Donald Trump, now reelected to a second term, has vowed to enact business-friendly policies, including sharp corporate tax cuts, higher tariffs and swift deregulation. He says he’ll cut the corporate tax rate by 6% , from its current 21%, to 15%, leading to greater profitability for companies. Such a substantial cut would mark the sixth-biggest tax cut since 1940, according to a Tax Foundation analysis.  Trump’s deregulatory agenda helped him gain support from some of the nation’s most prominent business leaders. A number of nonprofits, particularly those supporting women’s rights and other liberties that a Trump presidency threatens to take away, have also spoken out since his victory. Here’s how CEOs, nonprofit leaders and business groups are reacting to Trump winning the election.  Elon Musk Elon Musk, who campaigned for Trump, poured millions into helping Trump get elected , and whom Trump mentioned in his victory speech, praised the election outcome in a statement on X Wednesday.  “The people of America gave

An unarmed Minuteman III launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base late Tuesday night. Base officials say the 11:01 p.m. launch was not a result of current world events but part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies. Tests like these have been conducted more than 300 times before, base officials say. These tests are demonstrative of what Striker Airmen bring to the fight if called by the president, said Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, Air Force Global Strike Command commander in a press release. An airborne launch validates the survivability of our ICBMs, which serve as the strategic backstop of our nations defense and defense of allies and partners. The Minutemans reentry vehicle traveled to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site within Republic of the Marshall Islands at the Kwajalein Atoll, located approximately 4,200 miles away, the press release stated. Reagan Test Site sensors, including high-fidelity metric and signature radars, as well as optical sensors

UPDATE (8:42 a.m.) – Friends of Pismo Preserve reports the preserve is closed Wednesday while damage from the fire is assessed. UPDATE (2:53 a.m.) Fire officials say forward progress on the fire near Pismo Preserve has stopped. The blaze is reportedly about 30% contained. Crews will be at the scene for the next three hours to continue mop-up, according to local fire agencies. UPDATE (1:23 a.m.) CAL FIRE and the San Luis Obispo Fire Department now report that the fire near Pismo Preserve has grown to 4 acres and is 20% contained. Representatives posted on X that crews are “making good progress,” and that there are no evacuations or warnings in place for the surrounding residential areas. Officials add that the fire is outside of Pismo Beach city limits and is in a State Responsibility Area (SRA), meaning that CAL FIRE is responsible for fire protection. (12:32 a.m.) CAL FIRE and the San Luis Obispo Fire Department report that a vegetation fire near the Pismo Preserve in Pismo Beach broke out late Tuesday night. The fire is approximately 3 acres large and has the potential

The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Los Angeles-based cash app Dave Inc. of misleading its financially vulnerable customers about fees it charges and the amount of money it gives out. In a complaint filed Tuesday, the agency alleges that while Dave advertises it offers $500 advances “instantly,” only a “miniscule” number of customers receive close to that amount. It also says customers are unaware they must pay a fee to get immediate cash, or else wait several days, and that the app charges a default “tip” of 15% that many customers don’t know they are paying. The federal lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, which includes additional allegations of wrongdoing, seeks a permanent injunction to prevent future violations of FTC regulations and a 2010 law that regulates online commerce. “Dave lured in consumers living paycheck-to-paycheck with false claims of big dollar advances, then reached into their pockets to give itself a so-called ‘tip,’” said Samuel Levine, director of the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, in a statement. Dave founder and Chief Executive Jason Wilk declined to comment, but the company issued a statement disputing the allegations.

Don’t embrace the California-as-disaster-epic narrative. See California as author James Fallows does: as the “reinvention state” whose fortunes will dictate those of the rest of the country. By the time I started working as a reporter at the Los Angeles Times three decades ago, the California dystopia genre was already well established. Three times in the early 1990s, the cover of Time magazine trumpeted the Golden State’s demise: “California: The Endangered Dream.” “California: State of Shock.” “Los Angeles: Is the City of Angels Going to Hell?” Not to be outdone, Newsweek weighed in with “California: American Dream, American Nightmare” and a few years later with “California in Crisis,” complete with a cartoon showing the state literally breaking apart and falling into the Pacific Ocean. Earthquakes. Wildfires. The palpable effects of climate change. Racial injustice. The very rich and the very poor coexisting uncomfortably. The booms and busts of an innovation economy. It’s the story of California — thrilling and a bit unstable at the same time. Back in the 1990s, the California-as-disaster-epic narrative was tinged with some gloating — a comeuppance for a star-making destination

A blaze near Moorpark and Fillmore has destroyed a home and consumed at least 250 acres as of Wednesday morning. Dubbed the Mountain Fire, the blaze was reported just after 9 a.m. near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, north of the 118 Freeway. The blaze could grow as large as 2,000 acres, as reported by radio station KVTA. Reporter John Palminteri said 40 mph winds are helping the blaze, though a “massive” firefighter response is on scene. Santa Anas bring hurricane-force gusts, ‘EXTREME’ fire danger The Ventura County Fire Department said “40 firefighters are on scene, utilizing 58 fire apparatus, with additional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft requested to assist.” At least one home has been destroyed and ambulances have been called for burn victims, KVTA added. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the immediate area, according to the California Highway Patrol. The evacuation center is at Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Ave. in Camarillo.

Firefighters are battling a brush fire that ignited near homes on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Wednesday morning. The fire had burned about 5 acres when it was first reported in the area of PCH and Malibu Canyon Road shortly after 9 a.m., Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesperson Jonathan Torres said. The fire quickly grew to 15 acres but stood at 40 acres and was threatening two homes, Torres said in an interview with KTLA as crews were battling the blaze. Sky5 was over the scene before 10 a.m. where the fire could be seen burning at least one home. A home is seen burning in Malibu on Nov. 6, 2024. (KTLA) A brush fire erupts in Malibu on Nov. 6, 2024. (KTLA) An image taken from video showed smoke rising as a brush fire burns in Malibu on Nov. 6, 2024. (Citizen) Crews are also fighting powerful Santa Ana winds blowing through the area Wednesday. A high wind warning is in place for the area until 4 p.m. Thursday for northeast winds between 35 and 45 mph with gusts to 75 mph. The

After beating out incumbent George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman will be the 44th person to assume the role when he takes office. Among the many issues Hochman, 60, will inherit from the previous DA, none may be more high-profile than the Menendez brothers’ murder case. Gascón announced in October that he supported resentencing the brothers — who were both given life sentences in 1995 — in what some saw as a strategic move to get his name in the news while he was losing in preliminary polls. Others, including many Menendez family members, argue that the brothers have paid their dues for their crimes and are rehabilitated and ready to reintegrate into society. Prop 36, which would increase penalties for theft and drug arrests, passed by California voters In an exclusive sit-down interview with KTLA, Hochman outlined his plans for navigating the case. “Here’s my approach, whether it’s the Menendez case or quite honestly any case: you have to do the hard work,” he told KTLA on Wednesday morning. “You have to look, in that case, at

Key issues that influenced the 2024 presidential election results – CBS News Watch CBS News More data is emerging on the top motivators for voters in the 2024 presidential election. The state of the economy and inflation may have moved votes in battleground states more than other campaign issues. Semafor’s Shelby Talcott and Politico’s Brakkton Booker break down the matters that resonated among Americans. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions Election anxiety on the rise amid high tensions 03:35 A majority of Americans were stressed before Election Day , and now post-election, emotions are still running high for many across the country.  Experts say Americans with varying political views may be overcome with emotion in the wake of the election results, from pride and optimism to disappointment, frustration and even fear. “Feelings of, ‘How did this happen?’ are likely widespread and would have been whichever way the vote had gone. For many, these strong emotions reflect the heightened stakes of what has been called one of the most important elections in U.S. history, as people contemplate what the results mean for their values, communities and hopes for the future,” Chaitali Sinha, psychologist and chief clinical research and development officer at mental health app Wysa, told CBS News.  If you’re someone looking to better cope with heightened emotions around the election, here are some tips according to experts.   Coping with election results, loss Know you’re not alone: “It’s completely normal for people to feel a sense of loss

World awaits Harris address after Trump wins 2024 election – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to address voters at Howard University on Wednesday after former President Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential race. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Kevin McCarthy on Trump’s projected 2024 win Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Trump’s projected election win 08:23 Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday morning that President-elect Donald Trump may be “different” in a second term, noting that he now knows the job and won’t be seeking reelection.  “So you might see a much different Trump,” McCarthy said on “CBS Mornings” when asked about Trump’s ability to unite the country as president. Hours after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential race amid a starkly divided electorate, McCarthy urged Democrats that Trump “is not such a hardened person, philosophically, in a hard right position.” “He has positions that are unique, that would go to the middle,” McCarthy continued. “People get a Trump syndrome where they just don’t even want to work with him, and he’ll get his back up, and then if you fight him, he’ll fight you. But I think if you go to him, he’s probably more willing to go to some certain positions.” McCarthy, a Republican who represented California in the House and was ousted from the speakership in 2023

Los Ángeles —  A medida que los votos a favor de Donald Trump mostraron su regreso a la Casa Blanca, su plataforma migratoria de 2024 ha generado conversaciones y preocupaciones entre las comunidades inmigrantes en todo Estados Unidos. Sus políticas —que destacan la expansión del muro fronterizo, deportaciones masivas, restricciones al asilo y el fin de la ciudadanía por nacimiento— prometen reformar la inmigración de una manera que podría afectar profundamente la estabilidad y unidad de innumerables familias. Para las familias que ya están establecidas en EE.UU., especialmente aquellas con un estatus migratorio mixto, la situación es delicada. La promesa de expandir las deportaciones significa que muchos inmigrantes indocumentados, incluso aquellos que han vivido en el país durante años, podrían enfrentarse a un mayor escrutinio. Rosa Peralta, ciudadana americana radicada en Los Ángeles, se encuentra devastada por los resultados hasta ahora. Peralta acabo de votar hace unas horas por la candidata Kamala Harris. “Mi esposo es indocumentado, y con Trump como presidente, mi pareja se encuentra en riesgo de la deportacion en lugar de el camino a la residencia porque el mandato de Biden, de darle

Rory McIlroy has never been a supporter of the Saudi Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf. In fact, at times he’s been the most vocal critic among PGA Tour players, saying last year that “If LIV Golf was the last place to play golf on Earth, I would retire.” His stance has softened with time, however, and the four-time majors champion made a candid observation speaking to reporters Wednesday ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, saying that Donald Trump winning the presidential election could “clear the way” for a deal between the PGA Tour and the PIF, the Saudi sovereign fund that owns and operates LIV Golf. McIlroy was responding to a question about an unconfirmed report in a British tabloid that a deal had already been struck. “He might be able to [close a deal],” McIlroy said of Trump. “He’s got Elon Musk, who I think is the smartest man in the world, beside him. We might be able to do something if we can get Musk involved too. “I think from the outside looking in, it’s probably a little less complicated than

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, fulfilling his promise to shatter America’s political status quo after he refused to accept his loss to President Biden four years ago and inspired a mob of supporters to violently storm the U.S. Capitol. The former president’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris — after an extraordinary campaign in which he was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts — was confirmed shortly after 5:30 a.m. EST when he secured more than 270 electoral votes after picking up the key battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Trump has 277 electoral votes to Harris’ 224. He is also on track to win the popular vote, gaining more support from the American people than he did in 2016. “This will forever be remembered as the day the American people regained control of their country,” Trump told a crowd at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday from a stage adorned with star-spangled banners at his campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Fla. The former president declared himself the winner before most

By Melissa Quinn Updated on: November 6, 2024 / 12:10 PM EST / CBS News CBS News Live CBS News 24/7 Live Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET from Howard University in Washington, D.C., after she was defeated by former President Donald Trump in the race for the White House. CBS News projects that Harris had secured 222 electoral votes, short of the 276 amassed by Trump, her Republican opponent. Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes needed to secure the presidency just after 5:30 a.m. ET Wednesday, after locking up the battleground states of Georgia , North Carolina , Pennsylvania and Wisconsin . Harris was expected to address supporters from Howard, the historically Black college where she graduated in 1986, on election night, but never made it to her alma mater as the results came rolling in. Instead, campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond sent the assembled crowd home and said Harris would deliver remarks Wednesday. Election Day on Nov. 5 capped a chaotic and historic presidential election cycle that saw two assassination attempts against Trump and was

Major banks release first quarter earnings Dimon says JPMorgan Chase’s numbers are strong, but warns of future threats in earnings report 05:07 JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will remain in his post at the bank and has no plans to take a position within the Trump administration, a source familiar with the matter told CBS MoneyWatch Wednesday.  Despite speculation that he might be in the running to be appointed U.S. Treasury secretary, Dimon had previously dismissed the possibility. In an earnings call last month, the chief executive said the chances of him taking a senior government role were “almost nil.”  The executive, who is America’s most prominent banking industry CEO, also reaffirmed his intentions to remain at the helm of JPMorgan Chase for the foreseeable future. “I intend to be doing what I do. And I almost guarantee I’ll be doing this for a long period of time. Or at least until the board kicks me out,” he said.  Dimon believes he is best equipped to serve the country by remaining at JPMorgan, a source familiar with the matter added.  Dimon last month shot down