1.  Giuliani Held in Contempt Again: ‘I Really Hoped We Were Done’

 CAN’T HELP IT 

“I really hoped we were done,” the judge said during the ruling.

POLITICS

2.  Elon Musk’s Baby Mama Gives Grim Warning as She Evacuates L.A. Fires

 ‘BIBLICAL’ 

The Canadian-born musician suggested time might be up for climate change, posting, “The vibe is rather Biblical out here.”

U.S. NEWS

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3.  Winner of $2B Powerball Jackpot Sees Mansion Burn in Wildfires

 LUCK RUNS OUT 

Edwin Castro bought the Malibu property for $3.8 million in September 2023.

U.S. NEWS

4.  Charlie Kirk: L.A. Should Lose 2028 Olympics Over Wildfire Response

 LOOKING WAY AHEAD 

Many have criticized city officials after some fire hydrants in the city ran dry.

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Take the Edge Off Dry January With These Delta 8 CBD Gummies

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5.  Actor From Beloved ‘Ernest’ Comedy Franchise Dies at 92

 R.I.P. 

Bill Byrge played Bobby in the schlocky comedy flicks.

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6.  California Hit by Earthquake as Devastating Fires Rage On

 BAD TIMING 

The earthquake shook the San Francisco area as parts of Los Angeles continue to burn.

U.S. NEWS

7.  Meta Goes Full MAGA as it Kills Off DEI Programs

 MAGA MARK 

The move comes days after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook would get rid of fact-checkers and as he appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

TECH

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8.  Rapper Blasts Misuse of ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ in L.A. Wildfire Posts

 FIRING OFF 

“Learn the history. Godspeed to those in loss,” Chuck D said in an Instagram post Thursday.

OBSESSED

9.  Frustrated Diners Are Tipping at the Lowest Rate in Years

 TIPPING POINT 

Rising prices and ubiquitous requests for tips have diners feeling less generous.

U.S. NEWS

10.  Kardashians Forced to Evacuate as Fire Threatens Their Mansions

 TAKING PRECAUTIONS 

Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kylie, Kendall, and Rob Kardashian as well as matriarch Kris Jenner have all reportedly fled their homes.

U.S. NEWS

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11.  Vince McMahon to Pay $1.7 Million Over Hush Money Settlements

 PAY UP 

In January 2024, McMahon stepped down as executive chairman of WWE’s parent company.

U.S. NEWS

12.  Man Tricks Woman Into Marriage by Claiming It’s an Instagram Stunt

 RUNAWAY BRIDE 

The couple had met a few months earlier on a dating app.

WORLD

13.  Harry and Meghan Open Their Home to Friends Fleeing Los Angeles Inferno

 ROYAL WELCOME 

The couple also urged others to offer shelter to those in need.

CULTURE

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