Global National: Jan. 9, 2025 | Thousands of homes lost in greater LA wildfires

Several wildfires in southern California have forced almost 200,000 people out of their homes, and obliterated entire neighbourhoods. Neetu Garcha reports from Los Angeles on the astonishing losses and hears from residents about their heartbreak.

Canada's top politicians are preparing a list of American products to slap tariffs on in case U.S. president-elect Donald Trump follows through with his tariff threat. David Akin looks at what items could be affected and how one Canadian man is aiming to keep his business on track.

Police in Nova Scotia have confirmed the deaths of two people in Mahone Bay. Both deaths resulted from intimate partner violence — the fifth such case in the province since October 2024. Heidi Petracek reports on the rise of an epidemic that mostly happens behind closed doors, what's infuriating advocacy groups and what they say it will take to save lives.

Hundreds of dignitaries and politicians gathered for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's state funeral, where his legacy and decades of work were honoured. As Eric Sorensen explains, Carter's achievements include his little-known time in Chalk River, Ont., where he helped prevent a nuclear disaster.

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[Actress_Monica_Biel]

Wow, such a heartbreaking situation with the wildfires in greater LA! It's incredible to see how communities come together in times of crisis. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for everyone affected!

[JustTheStoryNews]

Who tf cares about celebrities!!! Stop mentioning them! “Including homes of celebrities.” They are not important in the context of what’s happening

[brianoconner]

They got what they voted for. Blame it all on climate change but what has been done to minimize the risks?

[Kenny-te]

Wealth neighborhood by its name, all is wealthy, lost their home is nothing cause they should have more than one house. Even if not, they will have lots of money in their banks.
If you worry about wealthy neighborhoods, you better worry about the homeless in LA.

[Fit-Relationship]

Hope the best, prepare the worst, use tariff battle to stop trade war. Fearless Canadians.

[luckymama]

Totally Gaza copy situation !!! Those who ignore Gods power ! Gaza experience all these sufferings ⚖️⚖️⚖️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[ramstrong]

NewsNation - New Fires in LA investigated as a crime (Suspect in custody)

[brandonboyd]

So what's the story with some of the people who've lost property and had their fire insurance canceled in recent months ?? That sounds like a massive red flag, I'm wondering if that's just a coincidence or what

[TM-frgh]

They're burning the records of Diddy parties

[haydendegrow]

Jimmy Carter was a true American. Never letting the media change or warp his beliefs, both an engineer and a farmer, which gave him insights into both sides of politics. But most important of all, he believed in humanity. While his presidency may not be well remembered by many, his humanitarian efforts will never be forgotten❤

[dadskoropad]

The fires started in 4 separate places miles away from one another . Just the wind right ?

[maryjeanjones]

I can't even imagine how bad the air is right now. Is it even breathable?

[danieljakubik]

The average American really doesn't care about the lives of celebrities, as the media seems to think. These are very wealthy people who can afford to buy new homes.They receive little to no actual empathy and compassion from most Americans.

[crs]

Prayers and Sympathy for the affected residents of LA 🤲🌷🇵🇭

[adipopex]

Is this natural or arson?Same thing was a debate at one point, in Greece.😢

[danieljakubik]

These wealthy celebrities who have lost their homes, know they are living in a region of the USA, prone to wildfires for many decades.

[deanlancia]

This is punishment for voting democratic.

[janeceeastwood]

I don’t want to hear anything Trudeau now has to say.

[danieljakubik]

It was inevitable, a news story about California wildfires will turn political with a discussion about climate change. 🙄

[MK-fyij]

Actor James Woods, who celebrated Gaza genocide, cried on TV for losing his house in fire.