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This year has been a whirlwind of drama and controversy in the world of celebrities. From unexpected breakups to shocking revelations.
Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.
Posting on the social media site he owns, Mr. Musk blamed the fires on government. Scientists said a warming planet set the conditions.
The Santa Ana windstorm calmed down a bit on Thursday morning, but forecasters warned that critical fire weather conditions would continue.
The fast-moving fires are intensifying because of fierce winds, the strongest in Southern California in more than a decade.
Officials warned that winds would strengthen overnight, creating conditions for the Palisades blaze to grow and for others to start.
Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.
Some residents shared photos of the smoke and flames enveloping Pacific Palisades. One actor jumped in to help with the evacuation effort.
“Brutally cold” air is expected to settle in behind the storm that will affect a dozen states, from eastern Colorado to Maryland.
The outdoor Hogmanay festivities were called off in Scotland’s capital as forecasters warned of rain, strong winds and snow across Britain.
Periods of low sun and wind, a weather pattern known as a Dunkelflaute, can increase electricity prices and stoke political tensions.
David Gelles And Austyn Gaffney
