LA fires live updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as police bust arson, looting suspects

LA fires live updates: Residents warned to ‘stay on guard’ amid fire-fueling wind gusts as police bust arson, looting suspects

Forecasters are warning of wind gusts up to 60 mph overnight into Wednesday as the death toll from raging Los Angeles area fires reaches 25. The Palisades and Eaton fires are now among the most destructive in southern California history. And it’s not over. Officials are warning of wind gusts that could reach 60 mph … Read more

Ueda Says BOJ Will Make a Decision on Rate Hike Next Week

Ueda Says BOJ Will Make a Decision on Rate Hike Next Week

(Bloomberg) — Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said that the central bank will make a decision over hiking rates in next week’s closely watched January policy meeting. Most Read from Bloomberg The US economy and the momentum toward spring wage negotiations remain key points, Ueda said in a speech Wednesday at an event hosted … Read more

DWP Cold Weather Payment tool to see if you’re owed up to £50

DWP Cold Weather Payment tool to see if you’re owed up to £50

Households across the country could be owed up to £50 due to the recent wave of cold weather conditions. Households claiming specific benefits receive additional funds during periods of cold weather to help cover heating bills. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) operates its Cold Weather Payment scheme annually from November to March. Whenever … Read more

Google’s Pichai Joins Tech CEOs in Bids for London Cricket Team

Google’s Pichai Joins Tech CEOs in Bids for London Cricket Team

(Bloomberg) — Alphabet Inc. Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai is joining Silicon Valley executives bidding for a London-based cricket team, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from Bloomberg The consortium is putting in a bid of more than £80 million ($97 million) for either the Oval Invincibles or London Spirit. The teams … Read more