A bill that would make oil and gas companies pay for rising insurance costs due to climate-related disasters was introduced this week in the Legislature. California home insurance premiums have been rising by double-digit rates following a series of devastating wildfires across the state over the last decade. But the answer in terms of who is not paying is fossil fuel corporations,” said Wiener, the bill’s lead author. Business California insurers set to charge homeowners for L.A. County fire costs Residential policyholders across California could be paying several hundred million dollars to help cover the costs of claims arising out of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County. California also is not alone in seeking to pass legislation that would hold fossil fuel companies responsible for higher insurance costs.

The Tucson home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above on Thursday. A Los Angeles County man was arrested after he sent “imposter” ransom messages to the family of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, whose mother remains missing from her Arizona home in a suspected abduction, federal officials said Thursday. AdvertisementAfter that emotional video was posted and publicized, authorities say Derrick Callella, of Hawthorne, sent messages to Guthrie family members. AdvertisementAccording to data reviewed by authorities, Callella texted the family twice and called them at least once. She said she had not been contacted by federal authorities about the federal case.

Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna has been charged with felony assault after an alleged non-hockey incident last weekend in State College, Pa. A college hockey star expected to be one of the top picks in this year’s NHL draft has been charged with felony assault after allegedly striking another man in the face during an altercation last weekend in State College, Pa.Penn State freshman Gavin McKenna, 18, was arraigned Wednesday and released on $20,000 unsecured bail, according to the State College Police Department. According to police, the incident occurred around 8:45 p.m. Saturday near the Penn State campus. Advertisement“We are aware that charges have been filed; however, as this is an ongoing legal matter, we will not have any further comment,” Penn State said in a statement emailed to The Times on Thursday morning. 1 North American skater on NHL.com’s midseason draft prospect rankings and is said to be making around $700,000 in an NIL deal this season at Penn State.

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This week’s cuts to the Post form just the most recent stage in gradual, assisted suicide, with Bezos as the Dr. Kevorkian. You can pretty much guess which kind of death I believe that the Washington Post suffered. The obvious answer sits not so many miles north on Route 95 in the form of the Baltimore Banner. Here is how those who mourn the slow-motion death of the Post can put grief into generative action. Featured image is the old Washington Post building

This summer’s inaugural LA Jazz Festival in August will be the biggest push in a generation to build that here. From the beginning of this journey, we’ve been very intentional about telling the narrative of that human rights struggle called Jazz.”AdvertisementMusic Can Blue Note become the new hot spot for L.A. jazz? The West Coast version of the famous chain of jazz clubs will open its doors Aug. 14 with Blue Note ambassador Robert Glasper doing two sets each Thursday and Friday. That jazz scene has welcomed new investments like Blue Note L.A., and lamented beloved clubs like ETA closing. For decades, the Playboy Jazz Festival (now the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival) was the defining event for the music in Los Angeles; this could eclipse it several times over.

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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, pictured in 2023. NBC via Getty ImagesFive days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. DNA tests showed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch was a match to her, the sheriff said. AdvertisementNew timeline of Guthrie’s disappearanceInvestigators gave a more detailed timeline from the hours after Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night. Advertisement“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her.

Savannah Guthrie posing in June 2023 with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since Sunday. Five days into the suspected abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother from her Tucson-area home, the urgency to find her has only increased as missed medication and a ransom letter loom over the case. And, officials said, Nancy Guthrie appears to still be without vital medication. Nancy’s son, Camron Guthrie, issued a video pleading with the kidnapper Thursday afternoon, around the time of the ransom letter’s first deadline. We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her,” Savannah Guthrie said in the video shared on Instagram.

Jan. 7 photo of Rick Caruso unveiling a light installation of three beams of light from Palisades Village to mark the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles fires. Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is not running for Los Angeles mayor, in a last-minute twist less than two days before the deadline to enter the race. Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire. “Rick is incredibly moved by the outpouring of support but reached an earlier decision in a thoughtful process and it stands. He will not be a candidate for mayor,” said Mike Murphy, a political consultant for Caruso.

You talked about essentially the idea that there isn’t really any other circumstance where a pregnancy should be treated as life-threatening to the mother, and aborted. So I think that’s also just important ground to set that this has always been used in the political context, and the media context, as this is why we need abortion. And it seems like your argument would be in those circumstances, the hospitals are basically just doing the right thing by waiting. There’s always the worst outcome for the baby, And there’s no energy behind that investigative reporting. And that’s not because of pro-life laws.

Canadian curler Brett Gallant sweeps during a training session at the Milan-Cortina Olympics on Wednesday. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Friday’s live TV and streaming broadcasts unless noted (subject to change). All events stream live on Peacock or NBCOlympics.com with a streaming or cable login.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGChef after chef has decried the use of olive oil in pasta water, despite Gordon Ramsay’s love of the addition. Though he claimed it’s “crucial” to prevent pasta from sticking to itself, the general consensus seems to be that of pasta company Barilla, which said: “Skip the oil. How can I prevent pasta from sticking to itself? Lastly, while agitating (stirring) pasta is a good way to prevent pasta from sticking to itself, doing it too early can wreak havoc. Always reserve some starchy pasta water, as its adhesive nature is helpful rather than harmful when it comes to making sauces stick.

Finneas and Billie Eilish on stage at the 2026 Grammys via Associated PressBillie Eilish’s brother and musical collaborator Finneas is sticking up for the Birds Of A Feather singer after her acceptance speech at this year’s Grammy Awards sparked the ire of conservative critics. On Sunday night, the brother-and-sister duo were awarded Song Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys for their hit Wildflower. Advertisement“I feel so honoured every time I get to be in this room,” Billie told the audience. “And as grateful as I feel, I honestly don’t feel like I need to say anything but that no one is illegal on stolen land. I’ll keep speaking up especially if it keeps bothering you.”Advertisement

In a moment when education is under attack, both in the United States and Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny is using pop culture’s biggest stage to offer the world a history lesson. AdvertisementI later produced 40 slides jam-packed with historical and cultural facts about Puerto Rico, which were screened at Bad Bunny’s 31-show residency in San Juan. I believe Bad Bunny’s performance will invite people to understand the beauty and complexity of our people’s history, even if it makes outsiders uncomfortable. 1 on Apple Music in China — Bad Bunny has the power to move the cultural needle. Jorell Meléndez-Badillo is the author of “Puerto Rico: A National History” and associate professor of Latin American and Caribbean History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.