Iconic Hollywood Sign Near Fires' Danger Zone (Newser Morning 8)

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January 9, 2025     "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." —Albert Einstein   1 A Trump-Alito Phone Call Generates Controversy The timing of a phone call between President-elect Trump and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is in the news, but the justice says it was a routine matter unrelated to court business. Keep reading   2 Iconic Hollywood Sign Near Fires' Danger Zone As of Thursday morning, the catastrophic wildfires burning through Los Angeles County had killed five people, destroyed nearly 2,000 structures, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate, reports the AP. Keep reading   From our sponsors Don't Let Winter Joint Pain Hold You Back—Act Now! Winter's chill can be rough on your joints, but NativePath Antarctic Krill Oil offers lasting relief. This premium omega-3 supplement is designed to reduce inflammation and ease joint pain, helping you move comfortably all season long. And for a limited time, you can get up to 66% off, FREE SHIPPING, and a FREE GIFT with your purchase! Each soft gel is packed with benefits: it supports a healthy metabolism, improves circulation, boosts heart health, and even enhances cognitive function. Plus, it helps detoxify your body and lift your mood, so you can stay active and vibrant throughout winter. Why settle for temporary pain relief when you can experience long-term joint support? Thousands trust NativePath to improve their health—and now it's your turn. Save big on your first order!   At a Glance Firefighters work from a deck as the Palisades Fire burns a beachfront property on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) Keep reading   3 A Long Hollywood Marriage Is Ending, Sources Say A nearly two-decade Hollywood relationship is over, according to sources who spoke to TMZ. Keep reading   4 Feds to George Santos: You Made $400K on Cameo, Pay Up Against prosecutors' protests, George Santos has been granted his request for a delay in his sentencing on federal fraud charges—though not quite as long of a delay as he was hoping for. Keep reading   5 Billy Crystal Loses Home of 46 Years in Wildfire The list of big names impacted by the southern California wildfires keeps growing. Keep reading   6 France, Germany Warn Trump Over Greenland European leaders are taking President-elect Trump's remarks about acquiring Greenland for the US very seriously. Keep reading     7 Facebook Rolls Back Hate Speech Rules It wasn't just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration. Keep reading   8 Thousands of LA Pets Are Now Homeless, Too The wildfire-fueled chaos in Los Angeles extends not just to humans, but also their animals, many of whom were forced out of their homes or left behind as residents evacuated with little time to spare. Keep reading   Today From Newser.AI Trump Sets Fundraising Record With $170M Inaugural Haul See more stories from our human + machine experiment here.   This Day in History On Jan. 9, 2018, downpours sent mud and boulders roaring down Southern California hillsides that had been stripped of vegetation by a gigantic wildfire; more than 20 people died and hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed. Find out what else happened on this date here.   From the Newser Archives On this day in 2021: Trump Sneaks in 4 More Tweets, Hints of 'Own Platform'   Yesterday's Most-Read Stories   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2025 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved