Wilderado was formed in 2015, when frontman Max Rainer and guitarist Taylor Wimpee met at Baylor University. In the decade since, the band has recorded two albums and five EPs, and toured the world. This fall, they released “Talker,” their second full-length studio collection, to rave reviews. Now, from their latest album “Talker,” here is Wilderado with “Talker.” Source

Justin Kuritzkes is the screenwriter for “Queer” and “Challengers,” two wildly different films that share plots featuring intense emotional journeys. Both films have garnered awards buzz and are Oscar hopefuls. Kuritzkes opened up to Dana Jacobson about what it’s like seeing his work on the big screen after years as a playwright and author. Source

Police across Los Angeles say they’re on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents have gone home to protect what remains. Source

Moscow’s counterattack has left Ukrainian forces outstretched and demoralized, killing and wounding thousands and retaking more than 40% of the 380 square miles of Kursk Ukraine had seized. Source

When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in nine days, it will be as the first president with a felony conviction on his record. A Manhattan judge formally sentenced him on Friday for falsifying business records. He could have received up to four years in prison, but the judge imposed an unconditional discharge, without jail time, fines or other penalties. Source

TikTok may go dark in days with the U.S. ban on the popular video-based social media platform looming. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold a federal law to shut down the platform unless its Chinse parent company agrees to sell the app. Source

After fighting to save his family home, 30-year-old Orly Israel had to flee the advancing Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. He shared his harrowing escape online, and the video has garnered more than 8 million views. His home burned, but he was recently able to find hope amid the ashes. Source

Los Angeles officials launched an investigation after evacuation alerts were sent to the wrong people as wildfires ravage the region. The company that provides the technology says it’s added safeguards to prevent it from happening again. Source

It’s an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company’s global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and what 2025 might mean for the EV market. Source

Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Source