Science & Tech

Chinese auto giant wants to make flying cars your next commute option

Jan. 10, 2025

GAC Group, a prominent automotive manufacturer from China, is making waves in the transportation sector with the launch of its new eVTOL brand, Govy. This development reflects GAC's commitment to sustainable air travel, as the company taps into its extensive automotive expertise and innovative technology to create fresh solutions for urban mobility. With Govy, GAC is not just entering the flying car market; it's setting the stage for a new era in how we think about commuting and connectivity in our cities.

Weather

Significant winter storm shutters the South and cancels more than 3,000 US flights

Jan. 10, 2025

A significant winter storm is hammering the South with snow and ice, causing major travel disruptions and power outages just a day after it walloped the Plains. The storm had already shut down the South Friday — schools and government offices were closed and states of emergency declared as it started to disrupt travel. More than 3,000 flights in and out of the US were canceled Friday – the worst day for flight cancellations since July – as the storm stretched over nearly every major airport in the South, according to Flight Aware.

Sports

Why pro wrestling great Jeff Hardy believes he could've been as big as John Cena

Jan. 09, 2025

Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular pro wrestlers of his generation. Hardy’s death-defying stunts will live in the minds of fans for the rest of their lives. He performed in WWE in three separate stints between 1994 and 2021. He and his brother, Matt, became a beloved tag team and won several championships in his career. He was also a WWE champion and World Heavyweight champion during one of his runs.

Science & Tech

Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Jan. 09, 2025

Immense demand for water to fight the fast-moving Palisades Fire led all three of the community’s water tanks — and some fire hydrants — to temporarily dry up in the last 24 hours or so. That hampered efforts to fight the blaze, said the Los Angeles Fire Department said, which didn’t elaborate on the specific challenges or how it addressed them.

Science & Tech

Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic

Jan. 09, 2025

An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice they say is at least 1.2 million years old. Analysis of the ancient ice is expected to show how Earth’s atmosphere and climate have evolved. That should provide insight into how Ice Age cycles have changed, and may help in understanding how atmospheric carbon changed climate, they said.

Science & Tech

The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Jan. 09, 2025

Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Fast-moving fires have engulfed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, along with parts of the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena, Sylmar, and other areas, with 16 deaths reported and more than 12,000 structures destroyed as of Saturday.

Sports

American tennis star Frances Tiafoe dishes on 'crazy' hangouts with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

Jan. 09, 2025

Frances Tiafoe might be among the top-ranked American tennis pros, but he admittedly gets a little starstruck just like anybody else. During a recent interview on "The Pivot" podcast, the 2024 U.S. Open semifinalist spoke about his breakout success and the recognition that came with that, including the attention from other celebrities and athletes.

Weather

The dangerous combination fueling the L.A. fires: Exceptional dryness and strong winds

Jan. 09, 2025

Prolonged drought, an exceptionally dry winter and powerful Santa Ana winds set up a dangerous triple whammy of extreme conditions that have fueled several out-of-control wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Fast-moving fires have engulfed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, along with parts of the Hollywood Hills, Pasadena, Altadena, Sylmar, and other areas, with 16 deaths reported and more than 12,000 structures destroyed as of Saturday.

Automotive

Used vehicle prices expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after pandemic volatility

Jan. 09, 2025

Used vehicle prices are expected to continue to stabilize in 2025 after swinging wildly for several years before starting to calm down in 2024. Auto data and logistics firm Cox Automotive expects wholesale prices on its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions, will end this year 1.4% higher than in December 2024. Pricing will fluctuate month to month due to selling seasonality and other factors, but it’s not expected to be as drastic as in previous years, according to Cox.

International News

Polish president wants ICC indictee Netanyahu to be able to go to Auschwitz anniversary, aide says

Jan. 09, 2025

The International Criminal Court had issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu alleging war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict.