Robot bartenders, flying cars, automaton cats and dogs lead way at tech fest

Robot bartenders, flying cars, automaton cats and dogs lead way at tech fest

CES, the yearly confab for tech heads in Las Vegas, has always been a must-attend for gadget geeks — and 2024 is no exception. There are robo-vacuums and robo-lawn mowers. There are superfast phone chargers that look like toasters. And of course, there are robot dogs — some of them furry and cuddly, and some … Read more

Pacific Palisades fire is already one of the most destructive ever to hit Los Angeles

Pacific Palisades fire is already one of the most destructive ever to hit Los Angeles

The ferocious Pacific Palisades Fire ripping through Los Angeles is barely a day old, but already stands among the most destructive wildfires in the county’s history. The inferno has engulfted nearly 12,000 acres so far, reducing at least 1,000 homes and businesses to cinders as it lays waste to large swaths of the Southland, sending … Read more

Palisades wildfires force airplanes to divert

Palisades wildfires force airplanes to divert

Wild images taken from an airplane captured the devastating Palisades Fire as flights heading into Southern California were forced to divert — and as the flames spread over nearly 3,000 acres with zero containment by Wednesday morning. Passengers aboard flights headed for Hollywood Burbank Airport were able to take photos of the horrifying orange blaze … Read more

Ben Affleck flees to ex Jennifer Garner amid Palisades Fire

Ben Affleck flees to ex Jennifer Garner amid Palisades Fire

Ben Affleck is one of the celebrities who had to flee their home in Los Angeles due to the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire. The “Argo” director, 52, was evacuated from the $20 million house on Tuesday and went to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s nearby home, according to TMZ. Garner, who shares three children with Affleck, … Read more

Jamie Lee Curtis’ home ‘possibly’ affected from Palisades fire

Jamie Lee Curtis’ home ‘possibly’ affected from Palisades fire

Jamie Lee Curtis is unsure if her house is still standing as the Pacific Palisades wildfire continues to spread. “My community and possibly my home is on fire,” the actress, 66, wrote on Instagram Wednesday. “My family is safe. Many of my friends will lose their homes. Many other communities as well.” Curtis, who lives … Read more

Firefighters run out of water as fires tear through Los Angeles

Firefighters run out of water as fires tear through Los Angeles

California firefighters are running out of water as they desperately battle three rapidly growing wildfires threatening huge areas around Los Angeles — with emergency responders reporting bone-dry hydrants. “The hydrants are down,” one firefighter said over the radio, the Los Angeles Times reported. “Water supply just dropped,” another added. The Department of Water and Power … Read more