Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles, including the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst fires, have burned thousands of acres and forced 49,000 residents to evacuate. High winds are complicating firefighting efforts as the fires remain uncontained. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is expressing ambitions to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada, stirring political discussions. Additionally, a strike at a Utah ski resort has disrupted holiday skiing experiences for visitors.