Snap shares closed down 5% on Thursday after the Federal Trade Commission said it would refer a complaint against the company to the Department of Justice.

In a rare move, the FTC issued a statement that revealed it referred a complaint against Snap to the DOJ, alleging an AI-powered chatbot is harmful to users.

Lawmakers from across California announced new legislative proposals Thursday intended to speed up rebuilding and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County as thousands remain evacuated from their homes.

The suit accuses the company of falsely advertising rental prices by failing to inform renters of numerous mandatory fees.

Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires burning into a third night, as dry desert winds fanning the flames again gathered strength.

On the afternoon of Jan. 9, nearly 10 million people across Los Angeles County received a warning that they were in danger. “NEW: This is an emergency message from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued in your area,” the alert began, going on to list suggested actions and resources.

The L.A. fires have put old-fashioned broadcast reportage back in the spotlight, with both national correspondents — like NBC’s Jacob Soboroff — and a slew of local newscasters proving that legacy media isn’t over just yet.

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci on Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's play vs. Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers.

Because there will be a next fire. The vegetation—fire fuel—will grow back, fire season will keep lengthening into wind season, and the combination of drought and wind will nurse an errant spark. Fire is part of the ecology in California; a century of suppressing it has only set up modern blazes to be more intense.

If you have time to prepare before an emergency situation that may require evacuation, such as incoming extreme weather, fill up your car’s gas tank, per the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparedness guide. You should also check your tires, oil tank and any general maintenance that’s needed.

Critics of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley — a gay woman leading an overwhelmingly male department — call her a “DEI hire” and have questioned her tactics on the morning of the Palisades fire.