January 10, 2025

As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC's Tom Llamas reports for TODAY. The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the future of TikTok in the US. It comes nine days ahead of the impending ban aimed at forcing its Chinese parent-company to sell the platform. NBC's Laura Jarrett breaks down what you need to know. Maria Shriver joins TODAY to talk about experiencing the horrific wildfires in California first-hand and having to evacuate her home. She also shares ways people can help those who have been impacted by the severe fires. "This is a defining moment," she says. Communities across California have been devastated by the severe wildfires in the region and now, amid so much damage and despair, people are displaying remarkable acts of bravery and kindness to help each other. NBC's Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY. President-elect Trump is set to face sentencing in his hush money case in New York City after the Supreme Court denied his last-minute appeal to block the proceedings. NBC's Garrett Haake reports for TODAY. Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold temperatures, heavy snow and ice to parts of the South. TODAY's Al Roker tracks the forecast.