The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine offers an impressive combination of performance and versatilitywith ... [+] a premium price tag.DysonDyson has long been a leader in home cleaning technology, known for pushing the boundaries of what vacuums can do. The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine takes this a step further, introducing a cordless vacuum that combines traditional vacuuming with wet-cleaning capabilities. Designed for those with extensive hard flooring, it promises to simplify household chores by offering both suction and mopping in one device. But with innovation comes scrutiny. Is the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine a true game-changer, or does it fall short in delivering the flawless performance one would expect from its premium price tag? Lets dive into a detailed analysis.Form: The Design and BuildThe Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is sleek and ergonomic, reflecting Dysons signature design ethos. It is lightweight enough to maneuver easily around furniture and tight spaces, yet sturdy enough to feel durable. The dimensions make it compact enough for storage, and the wall-mounted dock adds to its convenience.The vacuum comes with a comprehensive set of tools, including the Submarine wet roller head for mopping, the Digital Motorbar for carpets and rugs, and the illuminated cleaner head that reveals hidden dust on hard floors. Additional tools, such as the crevice tool and stubborn dirt brush, further enhance its versatility. The attachments are easy to swap in and out, though managing the numerous pieces may feel overwhelming for some users.The LCD screen is a standout feature, providing real-time updates on battery life, power modes, and maintenance needs. It even displays a particle graph that tracks the debris collected.Function: Features and CapabilitiesThe vacuums suction power is excellent, effortlessly tackling dust, dirt, and debris across various floor types. Its piezo sensor adjusts suction levels automatically based on detected particle sizes, optimizing cleaning efficiency. The Digital Motorbar handles carpets well, while the illuminated cleaner head excels on hard floors by making microscopic dust visible.MORE FOR YOUThe Submarine wet roller head is the star of the show, delivering an even distribution of water to clean up spills and stains. Its highly effective on hard floors, picking up grime while simultaneously collecting dirty water. However, the water reservoirs 360ml capacity means frequent refilling during longer cleaning sessions, which can disrupt the flow.The vacuums smart features, including automatic suction adjustment and laser-guided dust detection, elevate it above standard vacuums. These innovations make cleaning more precise and satisfying, particularly for those who appreciate cutting-edge technology.The wet cleaner head makes it quick and simple to clean up spills, but small capacity limits the ... [+] area you can mop without frequent refills.DysonExperience: User InsightsUsing the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine feels like wielding a high-tech cleaning machine. Its lightweight design and maneuverability make it a joy to usemostlyand the seamless transition between vacuuming and mopping saves time and effort. The intuitive setup and easy maintenance instructions further enhance the user experience.Challenges and IssuesTrigger Lock: The absence of a trigger lock is a major usability flaw. Holding the trigger throughout the cleaning process can lead to hand fatigue, especially during extended sessions.Clogging Issues: The bins tight entry port can clog easily with pet fur and lint, making it less ideal for homes with shedding pets. While it handles general dust and dirt admirably, the vacuum struggles with larger debris.Bin Emptying: Emptying the bin can be frustrating. Pet fur tends to wrap around the shroud, requiring multiple attempts or complete removal of the bin to clear it fully.Water Reservoir Maintenance: While the wet cleaning feature is effective, the small water reservoir necessitates frequent refills, which can interrupt cleaning.Pet-FriendlinessFor households with pets, the vacuums performance is a mixed bag. It effectively removes pet hair from hard floors, but the clogging and bin emptying challenges detract from its overall usability. Pet owners may find these issues cumbersome, particularly when cleaning larger spaces.Verdict: Is It Worth It?Summary of StrengthsExceptional cleaning performance on hard floors.Innovative features like laser-guided dust detection and automatic suction adjustment.Dual vacuuming and mopping functionality saves time and effort.High-quality design and construction, consistent with Dysons reputation.Summary of WeaknessesPremium price point that may not justify its value for all users.Lack of a trigger lock diminishes comfort during extended use.Clogging and bin emptying issues, especially for homes with pets.Frequent water refills required for wet cleaning.Value PropositionThe Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is best suited for households with extensive hard flooring and a preference for cutting-edge technology. However, its drawbacks, particularly for pet-heavy homes, may lead some users to consider alternative options. At approximately $950, its an investment that requires careful consideration of its strengths and weaknesses.Reimagining Home Cleaning: The Dyson LegacyThe Dyson V15s Detect Submarine represents an exciting step forward for home cleaning technology. By integrating vacuuming and mopping into a single device, Dyson sets the stage for a new standard in household appliances. However, this innovation comes with some trade-offs. While its a trailblazer in many respects, the Submarine also underscores the need for refinement in areas like user comfort and maintenance.Looking ahead, one cant help but wonder: will the next iteration of Dysons hybrid vacuum address these shortcomings? And as more brands venture into vacuum-mop hybrids, how will Dyson maintain its competitive edge? The V15s Detect Submarine is both a glimpse into the future and a reminder that even the best innovations have room for improvement.

What to watch this weekend.Credit: Disney / ABC / NetflixWell, were already racing through 2025. One third of January is behind us, and a lot of great shows and movies are on the horizon. Some of those are out this weekend for your viewing pleasure, and as always Ive scoured the internet to find the best (and sometimes the worst) for you to watch or avoid.Be sure to check out my Worst TV Shows and Best TV Shows of 2024 lists also, because theres a lot of stuff you may have missed in 2024.If you have any tips or I missed something, shoot me a message on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. You can check out last weekends streaming guide right here.Whats New & Notable This Weekend (12/13/24)American Primeval (Netflix)MORE FOR YOUThe most exciting new release of the week is American Primeval on Netflix. This is not a show for the squeamish. Its a Western set on the American frontier in the year 1857 as Mormons, pioneers, bounty hunters and Native Americans clash in a bloody conflict and fight for survival. The limited 6-part series was written by the same screenwriter who penned The Revenant, and the show very much follows that films style and overall sense of brutality and bleakness. I really enjoyed it, though I found some aspects of the series a bit unsatisfying. Still, the attention to detail is superb and if you like violent, almost nihilistic Westerns, give this one a shot. You can read my review here.Goosebumps: The Vanishing - Season 2 (Disney+)I really enjoyed the Goosebumps movie starring Jack Black which came outchecks Googleway back in 2015! A decade ago! The new Vanishing series is out now on Disney+. Its funny, the next item on this list is a sitcom that tries to reinvigorate the lost art of broadcast sitcoms, and this show stars Friends alum, David Schwimmer aka Ross Gellar. Theres a line from the trailer that is very Ross: "What kind of plant should you always watch out for? An ambush." Schwimmer plays a divorced dad whose teenage children come to visit him in Brooklyn where they discover a spooky mystery about missing teens from 1994 and begin to suspect their fathers involvement. There arent a lot of reviews for this show out yet, but all eight 45-minute-ish episodes are available to stream now. It looks fun.Shifting Gears (ABC/Hulu)Tim Allens old sitcom Home Improvement was a huge hit and now the Toy Story actor is back with Shifting Gears, playing Matt Parker, a grouchy auto-shop owner whose estranged daughter, Riley (Kate Dennings) suddenly returns and upends his life. Its a classic sitcom replete with laugh tracksthough actual laughs are in short supply. Then again, Ive only watched the first episode and plenty of sitcoms had rough starts over the years. You can read my review here.The Pitt (Max)Fans of ER get their own dose of nostalgia this weekend. The Pitt is a new show from The West Wings John Wells and stars ER alum Noah Wyle. ER producer and writer R. Scott Gemmill is the creator of the new series. The show follows Wyles Dr. Michael Robinavitch and centers around the daily stresses of working in a busy Pittsburgh hospital with an emphasis on realism. It borrows the 24 format, chronicling 15 hours in an ER unit over 15 episodes. Thats a long season for modern television! Its currently at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its blend of grounded drama and relatable characters. The first two episodes are available now on Max, with new episodes releasing each Wednesday.On Call (Prime Video)I cant tell if this is one Ill like or not. On Call is a police procedural that focuses on the patrol side of policing rather than detective work. It also inserts a bunch of bodycam-perspective footage, so you get kind of awkward moments in the trailer that look like its a first-person shooter (Bad Boys: Ride Or Die did this at times, bizarrely, but it was pretty minimal). It seems to be faring better with audiences than critics at this point. I do like the idea of focusing more on cops rather than detectives, something that the Irish procedural Blue Lights did to great effect (definitely give that one a shot). All eight 30 minute episodes of On Call are out now on Prime Video.The Traitors - Season 3 (Peacock)Im not really into reality TV shows, but Alan Cummings The Traitors does sound like a fun show if thats your bag. The twist is that its all a kind of murder mystery theater game where traitors have to work together to eliminate other contestants, while the faithfuls have to discover and banish the traitors. I guess its a bit like Among Us in that regard, but with a Medieval castle and lots of costumes.Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix)I know I just said that reality TV isnt my thing, but I admit that back in the day a guilty pleasure of mine was occasionally tuning into The Jerry Springer Show for a glimpse at all humanity had to offer. It was ahead of its time. It was awful and gripping and the worst kind of exploitation television. This documentary dips its toes into the story of the reality TV show, but it sounds like it doesnt dip far enough. With just two episodes, each less than an hour long, it sounds more like scratching the surface than genuinely digging into what made the show and its notorious host tick. Thats a shame, because there are undoubtedly many galling stories to unearth from the series 25-year-run.Flow (VOD)A dialogue-free animated film about a cat that looks absolutely gorgeous. This won the best animated feature at last weeks Golden Globes and now you can watch it from the comfort of your home, though youll need to rent or buy it until it comes to a streaming service.Get Away (VOD)The new film from Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz creator Nick Frost is a comedy-thriller about a family on vacation on a remote island . . . with a serial killer. It looks equally creepy and funny, though its reviewing quite a lot worse than the aforementioned films.The Substance (MUBI)Another Golden Globe winner, The Substance is a critically acclaimed film starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid. The premise reminds me a bit of Death Becomes Her. A miracle youth drugthe titular Substanceunlocks more than anyone bargained for. This is on my watchlist still, but Ill probably sign up for the free week at MUBI so I can watch it soon. Ive heard so many great things and it looks absolutely insane.New Movies On NetflixDune 2FuriosaFuriosa wasnt quite up to Fury Roads brilliance, I still thought it was a phenomenal action movie and boisterously good time, not to mention a prequel done right. I was less impressed by Dune 2, which I thought was a gorgeous piece of cinema with a rather hollow core.Whats Streaming WeeklyLockerbie: A Search For Truth Colin Firth stars in this harrowing true story about the December 21, 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland. Ive heard good things but havent had a chance to start watching just yet. (Peacock)Dexter: Original Sin has been surprisingly fun and feels very nostalgic for anyone who loved the early seasons of Dexter. Im honestly still surprised at how good this show has been, and I look forward to each Friday when a new episode drops. I even started rewatching the first season of Dexter when I ran out of episodes! Heres my review. (Paramount)Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has gotten consistently better with every new episode and Im completely invested in the story of pirates, the Old Republic planet of At-Atan (a Treasure Planet, as it happens) and the cast of kids and their mysterious antagonist, played by Jude Law. The finale drops this Tuesday. (Disne+)Im still way behind on Silo (Apple TV) Landman, Outlander and have only just begun watching the second season of Squid Game. One thing thats prevented me from catching up on these shows is the fact that I now have screeners for the second season of SeveranceIts Always Sunny In PhiladelphiaFurther Reading From Yours Truly:Dont forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!What are you watching these days? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky or Facebook.

Apple has remained notably absent from the foldable smartphone market, even as competitors such as Samsung and Huawei have spent years refining the form factor. While the Cupertino giant's first foldable products may be approaching, they are still a few years out, and thus their potential impact on Apple's slightly down business forecast remains uncertain.According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's foldable iPhone is still in the planning stages despite reports indicating the project has been in development for almost a decade. However, a new super-thin iPhone "Air" model is reportedly set to debut in the second half of this year.The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be incredibly thin, with the "thinnest part" potentially measuring just 5.5mm. This extreme thinness could result in a tapered design or rounded edges, but it will also require compromises. Notably, the device may lack a physical SIM card tray, relying exclusively on eSIM. While this isn't an issue in markets like the U.S., it could hinder sales in China, where physical SIM cards are standard. Additionally, the thin design may necessitate a smaller battery and fewer cameras.This analysis follows information from The Wall Street Journal, which suggests that Apple plans to revitalize sales with a new iPhone that would cost less than the Pro models (which in itself doesn't make them inexpensive, nor mainstream priced).Speculation around Apple's foldable devices has circulated since at least 2016. Previous reports from Kuo and other analysts indicate that the project has faced repeated internal delays but could materialize as early as 2026 or 2027. Additionally, ultra-large foldable iPads and MacBooks may also be under development. // Related StoriesApple's primary challenge reportedly lies in designing a durable folding hinge and screen. Even manufacturers with years of experience in foldables, like Samsung, continue to face reliability issues, as TechSpot writers can attest.December 2024 iPhone shipments in China reportedly declined by about 10% year-over-year, and global shipments for Q1 2025 are forecasted to drop by approximately 6%.Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone SE 4 in March, which might include Apple Intelligence features. However, there is little proof that the GenAI toolchain, which is exclusive to Apple's newest hardware, is pushing users to upgrade. Reports of inaccurate news summaries certainly won't help.Furthermore, a recent survey indicates that users aren't interested in Apple Intelligence, and other data shows that GenAI isn't increasing sales for other manufacturers either.

Samsung Unpacked 2025, where the Samsung Galaxy S25 is expected to be unveiled, is coming up, which is probably why were seeing Samsung Galaxy deals for the outgoing generation of flagship smartphones. Heres your chance to get the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at $100 off, which slashes the price of the 256GB model to $1,200 from $1,300, and the 512GB model to $1,320 from $1,420. You can save even more if you trade in your current device. With stocks probably already running low ahead of the launch of the next batch of Samsung Galaxy devices, you better hurry with your purchase if youre interested in this offer.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most powerful Android phones ever built, with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip and 12GB of RAM enabling extremely smooth performance and supporting various Galaxy AI tools. Two of the devices most useful AI features are Circle to Search by Google, which is a visual search tool for your photos and any images you see online, and Generative Edit, which can remove certain elements from photos and fills in the blanks. The smartphone ships with Android 14 pre-installed along with One UI 6.1, and of course, it also comes with the S Pen stylus that hides into the bottom of the device.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is protected by a titanium frame, with barely any bezels surrounding its gorgeous 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen that features peak brightness of 2,500 nits, resolution of up to 3120 x 1440, and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The smartphone also doesnt hold back when it comes to its cameras, as its equipped with a 200MP main camera, a 12MP wide-angle camera, a 50MP telephoto camera for 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto camera for 3x optical zoom.RelatedIf youre on the hunt for phone deals, you may want to set your sights on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Samsung Galaxy S25 line will soon be released as the brands new flagship smartphones, but it remains an excellent purchase, especially with the $100 discount from Samsung. The 256GB model is on sale for $1,200 instead of $1,300, while the 512GB model is available for $1,320 instead of $1,420. Additional discounts are available if youre willing to trade in your current phone. You need to hurry though, as were not sure if these prices will still be online by tomorrow act fast if you dont want to miss out!Editors Recommendations

Warner Bros.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsCitizen X (1995)Edge of Darkness (2010)On Chesil Beach (2018)The year is still new, but some problems remain the same. Those pesky 10 pounds are still there despite your recommitment to exercising regularly, and the weather still isnt as all that great. Movies still hold the promise of escape, though, and this weekend, audiences will have the option of seeing Gerard Butler kick some butt in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera or a musical biopic of English pop star Robbie Williams starring a CGI monkey (yes, really) in Better Man.For those wanting to stay in and chill, Max has plenty of movies for you to watch. The three movies on this list arent classics, but they are underrated films that are worth watching. Hey, it beats going to the gym again.Recommended VideosWe also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max,andthe best movies on Disney+.RelatedHBOIs there anything more unsettling than watching a serial killer movie thats based on a real-life serial killer? I always get the creeps when watching them, and one of the most underrated ones in the subgenre, a little-known 1995 HBO movie that is just as chilling as The Silence of the Lambsor Zodiac.In 1982, a body is discovered on a farm in the Soviet Union. This prompts the discovery of seven more bodies buried around the area, which forces the police to confront the unmistakable fact that a serial killer is hunting in their midst. The manhunt is led by Viktor Burakov (Stephen Rea) and Col. Mikhail Fetisov (Donald Sutherland), and they eventually find their man: Andrei Chikatilo (Jeffrey DeMunn).citizenxWhats interesting about Citizen X isnt the revelation of the killer but how government bureaucracy and forensic incompetence led to Chikatilo remaining free even after he is caught and questioned. Because he was a member of the Communist Party, high-ranking officials refused to believe he was a murderer, which led him to claim more victims. Citizen X is masterful in capturing the relentlessness of people like Viktor and Mikhail, who must overcome obstacles from their own peers to get their man and make sure he doesnt kill again.Citizen X is streaming on Max.Edge of Darkness #5 Movie CLIP - Welcome to Hell (2010) HDMel Gibson isnt what he used to be. Once the star of four Lethal Weapon movies and the Oscar-winning Braveheart, hes now directing B-movie action thrillers like the upcoming Flight Risk. One of his last truly good lead roles was in Edge of Darkness, a conspiracy thriller directed by Martin Campbell, who helmed the best James Bond movie of all time, Casino Royale. Edge of Darkness isnt quite as good as that film, but it serves up decent suspense and gives Gibson and co-star Ray Winstone two juicy roles to sink their teeth into.When his daughter Emma is gunned down in front of him, homicide detective Thomas Craven (Gibson) is overcome with grief. After taking a lock of her hair as a farewell memento, he discovers that its radioactive. Digging a little further, he finds out that Emma has been investigating a company, Northmoor, that is producing dirty nuclear bombs. Craven teams up with British gun-for-hire Darius Jedburgh (Winstone) to find who ordered Emmas murder and how they can stop Northmoor from making more lethal weapons.Edge of Darkness is streaming on Max.ON CHESIL BEACH | Official TrailerSaoirse Ronan is one of the best young actors working today, and her four Oscar nominations, all achieved before turning 30, are a testament to the respect she has from her peers. Some of her movies like Ladybird and Little Women get more recognition than others, and one movie that was wrongly ignored was On Chesil Beach, a flawed yet moving adaptation of Ian McEwans 2007 novella.Ronan stars as Florence, a young woman who has just married a man she barely knows, Edward (Billy Howle). She loves him, but she is sexually inexperienced, and since its 1962 in England, she has no one to talk to about her fears and lack of knowledge. On their honeymoon in the titular locale, the two lovers must confront their pre-conceived notions of each other, and find a way to understand one another.Bleeker StreetOn Chesil Beach takes its time, and maybe it takes too much of it, to get to its central conflict and the revelation of a secret from Florences past that prevents her from giving herself completely to her new husband. But the movie eventually finds its way, and the ending is just about perfect. The same can be said for Ronan, who never lets her films pacing issues get in the way of her nuanced performance.On Chesil Beach is streaming on Max.Editors Recommendations

Amazon is often the home of great Apple deals, and that continues to be the case today. Right now, you can buy the latest Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip for $250 off. That means instead of paying $2,499, you pay $2,249. Thats not quite the lowest price its ever been, but its not far off the MacBook Pro with M4 has only ever dropping to $2,199 at its lowest. For the most part, $2,249 is a sweet deal and one of the better laptop deals around. If youre keen to learn more, read on and well take you through all it has to offer.The latest MacBook Pro tops our look at the best MacBooks for so many fantastic reasons. Its a true powerhouse of a machine while still looking super elegant and stylish. In our MacBook Pro review, we described it as the best gets even better. It offers record-breaking performance, with the M4 Pro chip proving to be exceptionally powerful for all kinds of tasks. It also has a best-in-class keyboard and trackpad, which adds to the experience.Apple is one of the best laptop brands around for anyone happy to use macOS, with it often featuring highly in our look at the best laptops. This model has the M4 Pro with 14-core CPU and 20-core GPU, but it also has 24GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, which is all great to see. A little more storage space would be good, but you can always tag on one of the best external hard drives if you need more.RelatedIts 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display may not be an OLED one, but it looks beautiful, with 1,600 nits peak brightness, up to 1,000 nits of sustained brightness, and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. All that power could have caused havoc for the battery life, but thats not the case here: all-day battery life of up to 24 hours. It even has a 12MP Center Stage webcam, which is a rarity, ably backed up by three studio-quality mics and six speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support.The laptop to beat right now, the Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro usually sells for $2,499. Amazon is currently selling it for $2,249, so you save $250 off the usual price. Take a look for yourself through the button below.Editors Recommendations

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health emergency Public health emergency declared amid LAs devastating wildfires Responders, medical equipment, and supplies are ready for deployment, HHS says. Beth Mole Jan 10, 2025 4:14 pm | 14 Firefighters fight the flames from the Palisades Fire burning the Theatre Palisades during a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty | Apu Gomes Firefighters fight the flames from the Palisades Fire burning the Theatre Palisades during a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Credit: Getty | Apu Gomes Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreThe US health department on Friday declared a public health emergency for California in response to devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have so far killed 10 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.As of Friday morning, 153,000 residents are under evacuation orders, and an additional 166,800 are under evacuation warnings, according to local reports.Wildfires pose numerous health risks, including exposure to extreme heat, burns, harmful air pollution, and emotional distress."We will do all we can to assist California officials with responding to the health impacts of the devastating wildfires going on in Los Angeles County," US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. "We are working closely with state and local health authorities, as well as our partners across the federal government, and stand ready to provide public health and medical support."The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within HHS, is monitoring hospitals and shelters in the LA area and is prepared to deploy responders, medical equipment, and supplies upon the state's request.The declaration provides health care providers and suppliers more flexibility to meet the emergency health needs of people who are covered under Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans. HHS is also making available data on the number of certain Medicare beneficiaries in the area who are most at-risk of needing support amid the emergency. These beneficiaries include residents who rely on electricity-dependent medical equipment and certain health care services, such as dialysis, oxygen tanks, or home health care. The data will help responders plan and meet the needs of at-risk residents.The HHSDisaster Distress Helpline, managed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is also available to residents experiencing emotional distress. The toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service connects people with trained counselors and is available 24/7. Residents can call or text the line at 1-800-985-5990.On Wednesday, President Biden approved a Major Disaster declaration for California, making additional federal funds and resources available to those impacted by the fires.Beth MoleSenior Health ReporterBeth MoleSenior Health Reporter Beth is Ars Technicas Senior Health Reporter. Beth has a Ph.D. in microbiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and attended the Science Communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She specializes in covering infectious diseases, public health, and microbes. 14 Comments

Dr. Joel Warsh is a pediatrician based in Studio City.He's also dad to two boys, a 5-year-old and 10-month-old.His family had to evacuate their house early Wednesday morning.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Joel Warsh, a pediatrician with Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity.On Tuesday night, my wife and I put our sons to bed and then went to bed early ourselves, around 8 p.m. We knew we weren't likely to get a lot of sleep. Outside the back of our home, we could see the Palisades fire getting closer and closer.It definitely wasn't the best sleep, but I managed to get some shut-eye. Then, at about 4:30 Wednesday morning, we got an alert that we needed to evacuate. Our bags were already packed when we got the alertWe had already packed essentials like clothing, a few of the boys' favorite toys, and my wife's breast pump, plus our important documents like birth certificates. We grabbed the bags and our sons, who are 10 months and 5 years old, and drove to my in-laws' house in Studio City, near where I practice pediatrics.My older son was excited to have a day with his grandparents. We talked with him a bit about the fires and he could see the smoke, but he didn't really understand what was going on.By Friday the evacuation order for our home was lifted, but the fire still wasn't contained. I briefly returned home and saw that we only had slight wind damage. Inside, however, the air was hazy, like it gets when you're cooking something and burn it.Even at my in-laws' house, the air quality wasn't great, so my family decided to head south toward San Diego for the weekend. We spent about $1,000 renting an Airbnb that could fit the extended family for two nights. Prices were actually cheaper than I thought they'd be, probably because people canceled trips to California.I'm more worried about the emotional impact on kids than the physicalEarlier this week, I sent an email to all my patients. I reminded them to take their kids to the hospital if they have any acute trouble breathing. But if anything, I'm more worried about the mental and emotional impact of these fires on kids than the physical impact. It's best if parents can help kids keep their routine as much as possible. We know from other disasters that when kids feel supported and know their parents are there for them, they fare better.We'll do what we can to help and will remind our son he's safeWith my own son, I'm focusing on the helpers. Next week, we'll donate toys and other items to families who lost everything. Those families have much more acute stress to cope with than we do. How much to share about what's happening with children depends on the family and the individual child. While parents shouldn't hide things from kids, you don't want to tell them too much that it'll cause them stress, either.Remind kids that they and their loved ones are safe. The rest you can figure out along the way, even if it needs to be done day by day. Helping children feel calm and supported rather than worried will help their long-term mental health.

Trump became the first US president to be sentenced with felony convictions. The president-elect, appearing remotely via video for the hush-money case, was given an unconditional discharge, which means he will not have to pay fines, serve prison time, or be under probation.Read the original article on Business Insider