Fire evacuation alert sent to millions in error
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.
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Millions get phone alert as Storm Éowyn closes in and poses danger to life
Eowyn could be the storm of the century for Ireland, with strong winds of up to 100mph forecast.BBC News - 1d -
CFPB fines Equifax $15 million over errors on credit reports
The CFPB alleged the credit reporting bureau failed to conduct proper investigations of consumer disputes.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Apple suspends error-strewn AI generated news alerts
The tech giant was facing pressure to pull the feature after it made repeated mistakes summarising headlines.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
False evacuation alerts in Los Angeles
Los Angeles officials launched an investigation after evacuation alerts were sent to the wrong people as wildfires ravage the region. The company that provides the technology says it's added ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
New evacuations issued in Palisades Fire
New evacuation orders were issued last night as the Palisades Fire crept towards Brentwood, California. It shows how difficult the fight against the wildfires remains, even as tens of thousands of ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Another evacuation alert sent in error to nearly 10 million L.A. area residents
Evacuation orders and an alarm sound were mistakenly sent to residents all over Los Angeles County. The alert was meant only for those affected by the Kenneth Fire.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
All of Los Angeles County receives evacuation alert in error
Los Angeles County officials accidentally sent an evacuation text to all residents in error on Thursday evening as wildfires continue to spread rapidly throughout the area. The city’s emergency ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Millions of Americans under cold temperature alerts as winter storm travels south
Roughly 31 million Americans are under cold temperature alerts as a winter storm system makes its way south. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Louisville, Kentucky.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
5 million impacted by winter alerts as the weather makes a frigid start to 2025
Lake effect snow and high winds will bring frigid conditions to millions south of the Great Lakes. NBC News meteorologist Angie Lassman has the forecast on Early Today.NBC News - Jan. 2
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High winds continue as Storm Éowyn leaves nearly a million without power
It could take days to restore power in some places, officials say, as warnings for high winds remain.BBC News - 2h -
Watch: Trees down and streets flooded as Storm Éowyn brings wild weather
Storm Éowyn brought gusts of up to 114mph (183 km/h) - causing travel disruption and leaving many in the UK and Ireland without power.BBC News - 9h -
Paul McCartney: Don't let AI rip off artists
The Beatle calls on the government to reconsider proposed changes to copyright law.BBC News - 3h -
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Middle East live updates: IDF prepares for hostage release
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Four Hamas hostages to be released as part of ceasefire deal
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The second coming of Forest keeper Sels
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From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California
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High winds continue as Storm Éowyn leaves nearly a million without power
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