Los Angeles Wildfires (World Events): Multiple wildfires are burning across Los Angeles, causing widespread damage and evacuations. The fires have destroyed homes, businesses, and infrastructure, and have forced the evacuation of over 100,000 people. The cause of the fires is still under investigation. Link 2. Jimmy Carter's Funeral (Politics): Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 98, and was honored with a state funeral in Washington, D.C. The funeral was attended by former presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump, who shared a moment of laughter and conversation. Link 3. Mortgage Rates (Business and Economy): Mortgage rates have been falling in recent weeks, reaching their lowest level in months. This has been welcome news for homebuyers, who have been struggling with high interest rates and rising home prices. Link 4. U.S. Emissions (Business and Economy): U.S. efforts to reduce emissions stalled in 2024 as power demand surged. Solar and wind power installations failed to keep pace with growth, and emissions from transportation and industry continued to rise. Link 5. Valve Discontinues Steam Coupons (Technology): Valve, the company behind the popular gaming platform Steam, has reportedly discontinued its program for distributing free game codes to partners. This has sparked controversy among gamers and developers alike. Link
