Isabella Kwai

LONDON — On a recent Wednesday morning, Matt Kimber did not sign into his job as a senior engineer at a software company.

Rayful Edmond was one of the most prominent drug lords in the United States’ capital in the 1980s. Prosecutors say his drug empire moved 400 pounds of cocaine and generated up to $2 million per week.

Ms. Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer, was known as a fearless creative who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

Dada Masilo, a South African dancer and choreographer known for injecting African dance into bold, unconventional interpretations of classical ballets like “Swan Lake” and “Giselle,” died Sunday in Johannesburg. She was 39.

After evacuating, Orly Israel and a friend went back to his family’s house to try to protect it. But the furious blaze was too much.

The closures included a section of the storied Pacific Coast Highway that runs through Pacific Palisades, the site of the largest fire.

At least two people were killed, and tens of thousands were under mandatory evacuation orders as multiple blazes raged out of control. Gusty winds hindered firefighting efforts, and officials warned of scarce water supply.

California’s state fire agency has guidance on the best ways to get your home ready before you leave.

L.A. Wildfires: A break from strong winds brings respite to a battered city.

Many Reddit users are boycotting the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk twice made a gesture during US President Donald Trump's inaugural celebration that drew comparisons to the Nazi salute.