Firefighters in Los Angeles are working to contain wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with strong winds expected. Meanwhile, the California wildfires have also affected communities of Black families, potentially leading to deeper inequality. Hindu devotees have gathered in Prayagraj, India, to take part in the Maha Kumbh festival, the world's largest religious gathering. The festival involves ritual baths in the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. In the US, the South is slowly thawing after a winter storm caused power outages and flight cancellations. Finally, President Joe Biden is about to have a lot more free time, and there are many ideas for how he might spend his retirement.