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El jueves, los bomberos luchaban por contener un incendio forestal de rápido avance en el condado de Ventura que ya había destruido numerosas casas y obligado a miles de personas a evacuar, y se pronosticaba que los vientos peligrosos que alimentaban esas llamas continuarían hasta el viernes. Los vientos extremos de Santa Ana ayudaron a impulsar varios incendios en toda la región, pero el incendio de Mountain explotó el miércoles y arrasó las comunidades de las colinas alrededor de Camarillo y Moorpark. Para el jueves por la mañana, el incendio estaba catalogado en 14,500 acres sin contención, según el Departamento de Silvicultura y Protección contra Incendios de California, pero después de una noche activa, su huella real es probablemente mucho mayor, dijeron los funcionarios. Sigue sin estar claro exactamente cuántas casas se han perdido, pero la devastación fue evidente a lo largo de las calles de la ladera donde ardían las cáscaras quemadas de las estructuras. El jueves temprano se emitieron órdenes de evacuación adicionales para los residentes de Santa Paula, ubicada justo al norte del río Santa Clara. El incendio del miércoles se había

Un bombero camina entre los escombros después de que el incendio de Mountain, impulsado por el viento, destruyera varias casas en Old Coach Drive en Camarillo. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Un incendio forestal de rápido avance alimentado por fuertes vientos arrasaba una comunidad al noroeste de Los Ángeles por segundo día el jueves después de destruir docenas de casas y obligar a miles de residentes a huir cuando aumentó de tamaño en solo unas pocas horas. El incendio de Mountain provocó órdenes de evacuación el miércoles para más de 10,000 personas, ya que amenazaba 3,500 estructuras en comunidades suburbanas, ranchos y áreas agrícolas alrededor de Camarillo, California, dijo el gobernador Gavin Newsom en un comunicado. El incendio ha quemado más de 14,000 acres y está contenido al 0%. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) El incendio de Mountain creció en tamaño y provocó órdenes de evacuación para más de 10.000 personas en comunidades suburbanas, ranchos y áreas agrícolas alrededor de Camarillo. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Los residentes se consuelan unos a otros después de que el incendio de Mountain, impulsado por el viento, destruyera su casa y

Breakdancing won’t be an Olympic sport in 2028. And even if it was, the woman who is arguably the world’s most famous B-girl would not participate. Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer better known as Raygun, said this week she will no longer take part in elite competitions after being widely mocked for her unorthodox routines at the Paris Games this year. During an appearance on Australia radio’s “The Jimmy & Nath Show” on Tuesday, Gunn was asked if she’d ever want to compete in the Olympics again. “No,” she laughed. “Noooo! No!” The 37-year-old university lecturer said that her competitive breakdancing days are over. “I still break, but I don’t compete,” she said. “I’m not gonna compete anymore. No. No.” That wasn’t the plan going into the Olympics, Gunn said. She represented her country at the World Breaking Championships from 2021 to. 2023 and qualified for the Paris Games by winning the Oceania Breaking Championships in October 2023. In Paris, however, Gunn was outscored by her opponents 54-0 and did not advance past the first round. Her unconventional dance moves, particularly one in which she

As temperatures begin to drop, we welcome the arrival of the cozy season — a time that ignites a craving for captivating readings. Whether nestled on the couch or tucked in bed, there’s something uniquely comforting about indulging in a good book or an intriguing story while savoring your favorite hot beverage. To embrace the inviting atmosphere this month, author and creative writing professor Luis Jaramillo shared with De Los his new book, “The Witches of El Paso,” a captivating coming-of-age novel that takes readers on a back-and-forth journey across time and generations. It follows the story of two women, Nena and Marta, who aim to escape their challenging realities in different stages of life, from 1940 to the present, by using their abilities to interact with “La Vista,” a mighty source of magic, accompanied by an aquelarre (coven) of nuns from a secretive convent. Jaramillo has lived in New York City for the past 25 years, but his roots trace back to Salinas, Calif. — a farming community known for its production of strawberries and grapes. Growing up, his father worked as a lawyer

Pink’s Hot Dogs is celebrating its 85th anniversary with star-studded celebrity appearances and limited-time deals on chili hot dogs. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will kick off the celebration on Friday, Nov. 8, followed by appearances from actor George Lopez on Saturday, Nov. 9, comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias on Sunday, Nov. 10 and Henry Winkler on Monday, Nov. 11. Another celebrity appearance will be announced on Saturday, Pink’s said in a news release. The famous hot dog stand, located at Pink’s Square, on the corner of La Brea and Melrose Ave, will also host “Chili Dogs for Charity.” During the event, guests can get chili hot dogs for 85 cents for 85 minutes starting at 8:05 p.m. each night from Nov. 8-12 to celebrate the milestone. Richard Pink, his wife Gloria Pink, and his sister Beverly Pink will donate 100% of the gross proceeds from these sales to a different charity each night, with a minimum donation of $5,000 per night. “From our humble beginnings as a pushcart to becoming a Hollywood landmark, Pink’s has always been about family, community, and delicious hot dogs. This

An unidentified person who was trying to help two victims of a violent crash that left one man dead and another critically wounded in Reseda was also hospitalized Thursday morning, officials said. The two-car collision involving trapped victims was reported on Sherman Way just east of Corbin Avenue around 8:30 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed. Emergency responders determined two patients inside the wrecked vehicles required extrication. Emergency crews respond to a fatal crash in Reseda on Nov. 7, 2024. (Citizen) One victim, described as a 25-year-old man was “sadly beyond medical help and determined deceased on scene,” the Fire Department said. The second victim, a 40-year-old male was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The Fire Department said that a third patient, who was at the scene trying to help extricate the victims before the arrival of first responders, was also taken to the hospital. The extent of the person’s injuries was unclear but the Fire Department said they were not life-threatening. The cause of the crash was under investigation.

Shaboozey on journey to stardom Shaboozey on his journey from underground to stardom 09:02 Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song” has skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking a milestone for the artist who is known for blending country and hip-hop. Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, has taken the music world by storm this year. Recently named to Time’s 100 Next List and nominated for two CMA Awards, the rising star is seeing his hard work pay off. “I definitely dreamed of all of this stuff, but it seemed very impossible, you know?” he said. Raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Shaboozey grew up as the son of Nigerian immigrants. He said his classmates often mispronounced his name. One nickname, “Shaboozey,” stuck, and he embraced it as his stage name. But his journey hasn’t been easy. He once shoveled snow in a storm just to buy a plane ticket to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams.  “How I got here is like nothing short of like a miracle, you know?” he said. Shaboozey’s journey to fame Shaboozey’s big break came when Beyoncé featured him twice on

11/7: CBS Morning News 11/7: CBS Morning News 20:45 Nearly 600,000 GoveeLife and Govee smart electric space heaters sold online by retailers including Amazon and TikTok Shop are being recalled because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards, federal safety officials said Thursday. The recall follows 113 reports of the made-in-China products overheating, including seven fires and one minor burn injury, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  Recalled smart electric space heater model number H7133. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission About 512,500 of the recalled heaters were sold in the U.S. and roughly 48,600 were sold in Canada for between $30 and $150 from September 2021 through September 2024. Consumers should stop using the space heaters immediately and contact the importing company for a refund. The recall involves GoveeLife and Govee brand’s electric smart space heaters with the following model numbers: H7130 (including the H7130101 variation), H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134 and H7135. The model number can be found on the manufacturer’s label on the bottom of each unit.  Recalled smart electric heater model number H7130.  GroveeLife GoveeLife or Govee can

By Alexander Tin Edited By Paula Cohen November 7, 2024 / 12:32 PM EST / CBS News FDA panel: Common decongestant doesn’t work FDA panel says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work 03:46 The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it would seek to pull a widely used ingredient in cough and cold medicines from the market, after the agency’s scientists concluded that the oral version of the drug is ineffective as a nasal decongestant. The FDA’s proposal comes more than a year after the agency’s outside advisers voted against continued use of the ingredient, called oral phenylephrine, citing concerns with the initial data used to support its approval and new data questioning its effectiveness. A number of common over-the-counter nasal decongestants have relied on phenylephrine alone or in combination with other ingredients for years, including some cold and cough versions of Advil, NyQuil, Sudafed, Robitussin, Tylenol and Theraflu. “Based on our review of available data, and consistent with the advice of the advisory committee, we are taking this next step in the process to propose removing oral phenylephrine because it is not

By Anna Noryskiewicz November 7, 2024 / 12:14 PM EST / CBS News Intel chiefs on China, Russia and Iran threat China, Russia and Iran among top U.S. threats, intel chiefs say 01:56 Berlin — German authorities have detained a U.S. citizen on suspicion of attempting to pass sensitive information about American military operations in Germany to Chinese intelligence agencies. The suspect has been identified only as Martin D., under German privacy laws. He is a 37-year-old former civilian contractor employed by the U.S. military who was arrested by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) Thursday morning in Frankfurt, according to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. The case is being investigated by the federal prosecutor’s office, which ordered the arrest on a warrant issued on Oct. 30 by a federal judge. “Due to a pressing suspicion, the accused stands charged with offering himself as an agent to a foreign intelligence service,” the prosecutor’s office said in a statement Thursday.  Martin D. is accused of contacting Chinese government authorities earlier this year, offering to share confidential information he acquired during his work with the U.S. military in

The “Jeopardy!” contestant who received an in-show apology because of a “problematic” clue has responded to the flap. The clue in question came from a famous Dorothy Parker quote, “Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses,” and contestants were asked to complete the latter part of the maxim for the rhyming-phrase category. Heather Ryan, a bespectacled health director from upstate New York, said the Oct. 28 clue made people uncomfortable. “It is definitely an odd choice,” Ryan told Binghamton University newspaper Pipe Dream. “I think it made everybody in the audience and on stage, and [host] Ken Jennings too, a little uncomfortable. It was like, ‘Oh, that was unexpected.’ ” When game-design director Will Wallace correctly completed the quote, Jennings immediately called the answer “a little problematic,” turning to Ryan and saying, “Sorry, Heather.” Some “Jeopardy!” viewers took issue with the line’s appearance, branding it as sexist in online discourse. The saying — believed to be a witticism about Parker’s own romantic foibles — has been used on the show in some form at least a dozen times since 1985, according to the

Launching his first salvo less than 36 hours after former President Trump was again elected to the White House, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday convened a special session of the state Legislature to increase legal funding to defend civil rights, climate change, access to abortion, disaster funding and other California policies from a conservative federal agenda before the inauguration in January. Newsom’s preemptive strike signals the return of the hostile relationship between Democratic-controlled California and the Trump administration that was a hallmark of the Republican’s first term. “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack — and we won’t sit idle,” Newsom said in a statement. “California has faced this challenge before, and we know how to respond. We are prepared to fight in the courts, and we will do everything necessary to ensure Californians have the support and resources they need to thrive.” The new special session provides an early look at Newsom’s plan to wage an aggressive and highly visible campaign to shield California from the Trump White House while leading Democrats in the culture wars against the Republican Party. In

As the Mountain Fire destroyed homes and evacuated hundreds in Ventura County, many residents had to make tough decisions about what valuables to take with them. For one resident, that choice was easy. KTLA captured him on camera, rescuing a thoroughbred from a ranch. He told KTLA that he wound up rescuing two donkeys and a mini horse in addition to that thoroughbred. A man saved his animals, including a thoroughbred horse, as the Mountain Fire raged on in Ventura County on Wednesday. (KTLA) It wasn’t clear where he took them, but a large animal evacuation center has been established at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 E. Harbor Boulevard, Ventura. A small animal evacuation center is at Ventura County Animal Services. That’s located at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo.

Dozens of monkeys escape South Carolina research facility, residents warned to lock doors, windows – CBS News Watch CBS News Police in South Carolina are warning residents to lock their doors and windows after 43 monkeys escaped from an Alpha Genesis facility in Beaufort County. Traps have been set up and thermal imaging cameras are being used to locate the fugitive monkeys, the Yemassee Police Department said in a statement. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Kelsie Hoffman November 7, 2024 / 12:06 PM EST / CBS News Luke Grimes on “Yellowstone” season five Luke Grimes on “Yellowstone” season five’s family battles 05:49 The beloved show “Yellowstone” is coming to an end with the final episodes beginning Nov. 10 on Paramount Network. “I just say don’t look away, buckle up. It’s really fast, it’s only six episodes, and a lot happens. It starts high and ends higher,” said actor Luke Grimes , who plays Kayce Dutton, the youngest child of patriarch John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner . Grimes called the ending of the show powerful and profound in an interview with “CBS Morning.” “I think you know anytime you’ve spent a lot of time with a show, you want the ending to sort of wrap everything up in a way that satisfies you and makes you feel like you didn’t waste your time. I feel like that’s what this finale does.” The show films in Montana, where Grimes and his wife have lived for over four years, creating their new home. “My wife is from Brazil. I’m from Ohio.

Military judge revives plea deals for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others – CBS News Watch CBS News One of the alleged masterminds of the 9/11 terror attacks may be spared the death penalty. A military judge is allowing plea bargains that would allow Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators to accept life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Home equity loan interest rates will soon fall below 8%. Getty Images/iStockphoto Because your home serves as collateral when borrowing from your home equity , lenders tend to offer lower interest rates than they would for other credit options. This is why home equity loan rates , for example, are almost three times less expensive than credit cards are right now. And they’re multiple points lower than personal loans. Still, the average home equity loan interest rate right now is 8.41%. And it’s even higher for two common repayment terms : 8.42% for a 15-year home equity loan and 8.50% for a 10-year one.  Knowing what today’s home equity loan rates are, then, and understanding the likelihood of an ongoing rate-cutting campaign on behalf of the Federal Reserve, many homeowners may be wondering when home equity loan rates will fall below 8%. With the average amount of home equity around $330,000 right now, the answer to this question could determine when owners may (or may

Firefighters Thursday were working to extinguish a fire in a warehouse containing small lithium-ion batteries in an unincorporated area of Riverside. The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. in the 14000 block of Meridian Parkway, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A hazardous-materials team was requested, and personnel from the Riverside City Fire Department and the Corona Fire Department were sent to provide assistance. Crews were working to extinguish the flames and identify the materials that were burning in the building. Among the items in the building were small lithium-ion batteries for hand-held power tools, the county fire department reported. About 6:30 a.m., a fourth alarm was requested to sent more personnel to the scene of the fire. Also, county environmental health personnel were sent to monitor the smoke from the fire to assess the air quality “Crews will be actively fighting the fire for several hours,” the county fire department said in the 6:30 a.m. statement. Meridian Parkway was closed from Alessandro Boulevard on the north end to Cactus Avenue on the south.

the Salvation Army is offering disaster food services Thursday for families and emergency responders affected by the Mountain Fire in Ventura County. The Salvation Army is providing services at the emergency shelter in Camarillo. The American Red Cross is managing the emergency shelters at the Padre Serra Parish on Upland Road. The Salvation Army and the Red Cross are providing meals, snacks, and drinks. The Salvation Army is asking for donations and assistance to support the community and to continue serving those in need.

Carbon dioxide emissions from private jets have increased by 46% in the last five years, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. The researchers analyzed over 26,000 airplanes and 18 million trips — representing most private flights between 2019 and 2023 — and found that more than two-thirds of all private jets were based in the U.S. “I think [the paper] is going to be a benchmark for future studies,” said Christopher Jones, a carbon footprint researcher and director of the CoolClimate Network at UC Berkeley, who was not involved in the work. “They have really interesting analysis on where people are flying … It’s a really interesting paper — thought-provoking.” The researchers also found that 291 of the flights were to the 2023 COP28 climate conference, releasing a collective 3,800 tons of carbon dioxide. Around the turn of the century, the Federal Aviation Administration pioneered the technology that allows researchers to track private jets — but now, the agency is allowing aircraft operators to obscure their ID, which could potentially make similar studies impossible. “We’ve been lucky

A firefighter walks through the ruble after the wind driven Mountain fire destroyed multiple homes on Old Coach Drive in Camarillo. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours. The Mountain fire prompted evacuation orders Wednesday for more than 10,000 people as it threatened 3,500 structures in suburban communities, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. The fire has scorched more than 14,000 acres and is at 0% containment. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) The Mountain fire exploded in size and prompted evacuation orders for more than 10,000 people in suburban communities, ranches and agricultural areas around Camarillo. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Residents comfort each other after the wind-driven Mountain fire destroyed their home and many others on Old Coach Drive in Camarillo. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) A scorched car destroyed by the Mountain fire. (Jennifer Osborne/For the Times) (Jennifer