N.I.H. Cuts Likely to Curtail Study of Climate Change’s Health Effects

The N.I.H. has indicated that it will stop funding research on the topic. Scientists said that would make it harder to protect people.

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After L.A. Fires, Edison Wants to Bury Power Lines in Altadena and Malibu

Southern California Edison is echoing calls from homeowners to move spark-prone electrical equipment underground. Company officials estimated the cost at more than $650 million.

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After a Rocky 90-Day Tenure, L.A.’s Recovery Czar Is Stepping Down

Steve Soboroff was picked by Mayor Karen Bass to lead the city’s rebuilding effort. But dust-ups over his compensation, the scope of his authority and more got in the way.

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After the L.A. Fires, These Schools Face Another Threat: Layoffs

A dozen teachers in Pasadena, Calif., whose homes burned were told they’ll lose their jobs at the end of the school year, a crisis for educators and students alike.

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L.A. Fires Death Toll Rises to 30 After Remains Are Found

The discovery makes the Palisades and Eaton fires, combined, the second-deadliest wildfires in California’s history.

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Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

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L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels

The findings, which compared the firefighters’ blood samples against those taken from other firefighters after past fires, suggest unique risks to blazes that burn in populated areas.

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Musk Targeted FEMA. Disaster-Stricken Communities Are Paying a Price.

A FEMA funding freeze illustrates the extraordinary power of Elon Musk and DOGE, who have made claims of undue benefits for undocumented immigrants and spurred swift action by federal officials.

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South Korea Wildfires Raze Ancient Temples, Force Evacuations

The country’s largest blaze on record has left 27 dead and destroyed heritage sites, including two 1,000-year-old temples.

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South Korea Fires Kill At Least 18 People

At least 18 people are dead after six days of fires fueled by dry weather conditions. Among the scorched buildings: two 1,000-year-old Buddhist temples.

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