The biggest reveal from last week’s Samsung CES press conference may well have been another press conference. The hardware giant closed out the main event by teasing the company’s upcoming show. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. As with all recent Unpackeds, next week’s big show will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems.

New bills aim to create framework for AI transparency in Washington state  GeekWire

This beloved burger restaurant in Seattle to close its doors after 73 years  FOX 13 Seattle

TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Seattle Seahawks Legend Kam Chancellor Shares Scary Bout With Frostbite  Sports Illustrated

Washington pushes to join Utah as second state to lower legal BAC limit to .05  The Center Square

Consumer prices rose 2.9% in December from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive monthly uptick in annual inflation.

When State Laws Fall Short, a Constitutional Amendment Could Secure Women’s Rights  Equality Now

What Are Your Thoughts On TheTraffic And Parking Conditions In Seattle?  Seattle Medium

“As much as I want people to have my artwork, I don’t want somebody going to jail because of it,” said Somerville artist Adam Leveille, who had a painting stolen. The post Masked thief walked into Somerville exhibit and stole paintings, artist says appeared first on Boston.com.

The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

US imposes export controls on biotech equipment over AI security concerns  VOA Asia

Washington’s Kira Reynolds nominated for McDonald’s All American Girls Game  WNDU

Senators demand US trade chief Tai halt late talks on investor protections  Reuters

Washington Post Staffers in Open Revolt Over New Trump Bestie Jeff Bezos  The Daily Beast

Secretary Haaland Delivers Farewell Speech, Highlights Enduring Progress During Biden-Harris Administration  US Department of the Interior

Rubio tells Senate committee the "top priority" of State Department will be U.S. in confirmation hearing  CBS News

Washington Nationals Hold Onto Former Top Prospect After He Went Unclaimed  Sports Illustrated

Jeeah Kim, Of Prattville, Selected For United States Senate Youth Program  Elmore Autauga News

Australians are no strangers to housing crises. Some will even remember the crisis that followed the Second World War. As well as producing the popular mid-century modern style of architecture, these post-war decades were a time of struggle.

The revamped roster includes only three starters from last year’s season opener. Porter has replaced 19 players that started at least once last season. The average age has been reduced from 30 to 24.6 years. The post ‘This is now my roster, my team’: Revolution coach Caleb Porter’s goal the same, the team’s first MLS Cup title appeared first on Boston.com.

Video: Daniel Jeremiah on #Seahawks OC search, 2025 Offseason | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

MidAmerican plans natural gas pipeline extension in Washington, Johnson counties  Southeast Iowa Union

Alaska has traded weather with the northeast U.S. When will it reverse?  AccuWeather

The team's current owners are "pleased with the broad level of interest that has emerged." The post Report: Celtics receiving bids from potential buyers starting next week appeared first on Boston.com.

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop flight from Portland to Houston, other Oregon flights  KOIN.com

Alison Joyner of Atlanta discovered two of her designer purses, a blue Chanel bag and a Louis Vuitton clutch valued at $4,500, went missing after flying with Delta Airlines.

With mayor, thousands watching in the City, St. Ignatius, Sacred Heart Cathedral put on a show at Chase Center  The Mercury News

Exclusive | Hunter Biden artworks worth ‘millions of dollars’ destroyed in Los Angeles fires: source  New York Post

Travel around the world — and the Beltway — with D.C.’s best hand pies  The Washington Post

Rubio Faces Confirmation Hearing to Be Trump’s Secretary of State: Live Updates  The New York Times

Tesla, along with three other industry partners, quietly backed an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency application that won $100 million in funding to build electric truck charging stations across the state, TechCrunch has learned. The award was the biggest given out by the Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration last week in the second round of what’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Energy secretary nominee Chris Wright was questioned by members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday as climate protesters interrupted proceedings.

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

LA-based comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon ripped California's government for being 'completely, woefully unprepared' for the wildfires raging in the city.

With a new design, the bug-sized bot was able to fly 100 times longer than prior versions.

This Portland suburb has the highest percentage of toddlers in the United States  OregonLive

President Biden's approval ratings remain well underwater as he is just days from leaving office. And the surveys suggest that many Americans see his time in the White House as a failure.

A French mint is replacing medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics after several athletes have complained that they have already begun to deteriorate.

Five Indicted for Drug Trafficking in “The Jungle” and Seattle’s International District  DEA

Agencies are concerned that violent extremists may be drawn to President-elect Trump's inauguration, particularly those with "election-related grievances," according to a new report.

Paperwork delays have forced some Trump confirmation hearings to be postponed, with Republicans blaming bureacracy.

The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 hit threatened his life and career.

Riley Keough is opening up about what life was like with Michael Jackson as her stepfather. In Wednesday’s episode of Call Her Daddy, Riley got candid about her mother Lisa Marie Presley‘s high-profile two-year marriage to the King of Pop from 1994 to 1996. The Daisy Jones and The Six star was just 5 when [...] Read More... The post Riley Keough Reveals What She Thinks Of Former Stepdad Michael Jackson's Molestation Allegations! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee Pam Bondi was praised by conservatives for her response in a hearing to Dem. Sen Sheldon Whitehouse on Wednesday.

49ers Could Reunite With Pro Bowl QB, Trade Brock Purdy: Offers Would Be ‘Robust’  Heavy.com

Trump’s pick for energy secretary rejects linking climate change and wildfires  The Washington Post

Mayor Daniel Lurie proposes new fentanyl law and visits troubled S.F. street  San Francisco Chronicle

Jill Biden reveals what she and President-elect Trump said to each other in viral moment at the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Hundreds of Washington Post staffers beg owner Jeff Bezos to intervene at troubled paper: ‘We need a clear vision’  New York Post

Seattle Mariners Ink Duo of Top 20 International Prospects to Minor League Deals  Sports Illustrated

Analysis | Meta is wooing the GOP. These Republicans aren’t buying it.  The Washington Post

Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.

US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House  Reuters

Washington Huskies hiring former O’Dea High star as new safeties coach, reports say  The Seattle Times

Huskies reportedly hiring former O'Dea High star as new safeties coach  The Seattle Times

A North Carolina man was arrested after federal prosecutors say he tried to fly to Morocco to join the Islamic State group last month

Elaine Varelas provides insights on the troubling trend of organizations eliminating their DEI committees and its impact. The post My company disbanded its DEI committee, and I’m deeply concerned that this decision may undermine our organization’s ability to meaningfully address and dismantle systemic workplace inequalities. appeared first on Boston.com.

It looks like sparks are flying between Sofía Vergara and Lewis Hamilton! The celebs were caught on an apparent lunch date in New York City on Tuesday. In pics and a video obtained by TMZ, they could be seen enjoying a meal in the city with friends, where they sat next to each other by [...] Read More... The post Sofía Vergara & Lewis Hamilton Spark Romance Rumors After VERY Flirty Outing! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Seattle creates downtown climate innovation hub to bolster clean energy sector  GeekWire

Últimas noticias con el noticiero FOX 13 Seattle: Miercoles, 15 de enero  FOX 13 Seattle

Former Rep. Sean Duffy sat for an hourslong confirmation hearing as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Transportation secretary, sitting before Chairman Sen. Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell.

Pocket Gamer Connects returns to San Francisco for milestone 50th conference  Pocket Gamer.Biz

Hundreds of Washington Post staffers send letter to Jeff Bezos sounding alarm over paper’s direction  CNN

GOP lawmakers want to amend the "right-to-shelter" law, let police work more closely with ICE, and increase transparency from Gov. Healey. The post Mass. Republicans say it’s time to overhaul the shelter system. Here’s how they’d do it. appeared first on Boston.com.

Multiple Democratic senators have been pressing Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi on fellow Trump nominee Kash Patel.

Check out Ice Castles, Stowe Winter Carnival, and more this winter season. The post Brave the cold at these winter festivals, icy fun events across New England appeared first on Boston.com.

Your recommendation will help us build a bracket to decide the best pizza. The post Where do you go for the best pizza in Greater Boston? Help us narrow our options. appeared first on Boston.com.

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

Representatives Brian Mast and Gregory Meeks on the role of Congress in US foreign policy as Trump takes office  Atlantic Council

San Francisco Giants Officially Sign 'Best International Prospect' of 2025 Class  Sports Illustrated

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum introduced an economic plan on Monday that was seemingly tailored to avoid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs by reducing imports from China. The post Olive Branch to Trump? Mexico Cuts Chinese Imports, Puts Tariffs on Shein and Temu appeared first on Breitbart.

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Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. Made from cement, water, sand and gravel, this relatively cheap mixture can be shaped as needed and withstand high forces in compression. Yet it performs poorly under tensile stress, requiring steel reinforcement, and excessive amounts of material are often used. This fuels climate change, since producing concrete and steel generates significant carbon emissions.

The confirmation hearing for Trump's Energy Secretary pick Chris Wright was interrupted at least five times within the first hour by raging, left-wing climate activists. The post Climate Protesters Disrupt Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick appeared first on Breitbart.

The New Georgia Project, whose leaders also included Raphael Warnock, now a senator, admitted violating campaign finance laws. It agreed to a $300,000 penalty.

Galloway Company Expansion Nearly Doubles United States Industrial Sweetened Condensed Milk Capacity  PerishableNews

A group of Pacific Palisades residents and businesses impacted by the Palisades Fire has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against the city's Department of Water and Power.

As L.A. considers rebuilding, here’s what people say they’re willing to change  The Washington Post

Review | Taco Bell’s new chicken nuggets sounded good. Then we tried them.  The Washington Post

Exclusive: Trump team asks three US senior career diplomats to resign, sources say  Reuters

Protesters on Wednesday disrupted Sen. Marco Rubio's Senate hearing to serve as the Trump administration's secretary of state, video shows.

First lady Jill Biden said she was disappointed in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the role she played in the president dropping out on Wednesday.

First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday said she was disappointed in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over the role Pelosi played in the president dropping out of the 2024 race.

The Wall Street Journal argued that California Gov. Gavin Newsom should waive environmental regulations for all Californians, not just victims of the Los Angeles fires.

PRESS RELEASE: Critical habitat proposed to protect longfin smelt in San Francisco Bay-Delta  Maven's Notebook

Puerto Rican medical students face challenges when applying for residency  AAMC

Conservatives erupted on social media Tuesday following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and freshman Sen. Tim Sheehy regarding gender identity.

US Department of Labor announces $17M funding opportunity to support services for homeless veterans, those at risk  US Department of Labor

A plurality of Britons think that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer should resign as over six and ten say that he is performing poorly in his job, surveys from YouGov found. The post Starmer Sinking: Plurality Want British PM to Resign, over Six in Ten Say Performing Poorly appeared first on Breitbart.

Alaska's winter fisheries kick off: Groundfish, crab, and rising market trends  National Fisherman

Blake Lively may have been a little too overt with this one As we’ve been following, Justin Baldoni believes the “Nicepool” character in Deadpool & Wolverine — an alternate reality version of the Marvel hero who sports a man bun and boasts about feminism despite fixating on a woman’s postpartum body — is a caricature [...] Read More... The post Yikes! Blake Lively’s <i>IEWU</i> Credits Seemingly Hint At ‘Nicepool’ Connection Justin Baldoni Is Trying To Prove! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

A new rival bid for US Steel is emerging as the US extends deadline on Nippon’s bid blocked by Biden  WLUC

No 'enemies list' for Justice Department, Trump nominee Pam Bondi vows  Reuters

There’s a good reason why some Democrats may oppose a streamlined process for Senate confirmations.

Confirmation hearings live updates: Bondi questioned on independence, Rubio voices support for NATO  The Washington Post

The Lessons for CEOs in the Turmoil at the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times  Yale Insights

Which Free Agents Could Seahawks' Coordinator Candidates Lure to Seattle?  Sports Illustrated

Flight Attendant Fired For Twerking On The Job Asks 'What's Wrong With A Little Twerk Before Work?'  Outkick

Los Angeles wildfires spark initial round of lawsuits against utilities  CBS News

The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.

For service workers, Los Angeles fires consumed jobs, homes and dreams  The Washington Post

Los Angeles couple Giorgi and Leonardo Antinori lost their home to wind-fueled wildfires, but the loss of their late daughter's ashes only intensified the heartbreak.

With school cutbacks in the air, Seattle parents embrace neighborhood schools  KUOW News and Information

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared his view on parenting after quarterback Patrick Mahomes welcomed his third child on Monday.

Flight attendant sacked for twerking on the job: ‘What’s wrong with a little twerk before work’  New York Post

A trove of information on current and former students and teachers was accessed during the December cyberattack, sources say © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Mizzou student Danny Santulli was left blind and unable to walk after a hazing ritual in 2021. His family is now cheering the passage of a new anti-hazing law.

UNLV Rebels football coach Dan Mullen tells OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" that working at ESPN proved to be advantageous.

Column | Carolyn Hax: Retired parents are too reserved to ask for help from nearby family  The Washington Post

Rep. Nancy Mace took great offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, please" in a response, sparking a contentions back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

Washington State Labor Council wants better standards for child care industry, paid vacation leave for all  Northwest Public Broadcasting

AROUND ALASKA: Denali Lodge Expansion, Park Reconstruction, and Pet Food Needed!  youralaskalink

Republicans’ decision to push through the measure early in the new Congress indicated their belief that the issue is politically potent for them. Its future in the Senate is uncertain.

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restrict girls' school sports to only those who were born female, excluding transgender kids.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to the widow of Dennoriss Richardson, who was found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house last September.

Los Angeles landlords jack up rent by as much as 124% — flouting price gouging laws during wildfires  New York Post

Fighting for public education: Washington Charters’ vision for students and families | Opinion  Tacoma News Tribune

A Planned Parenthood chapter is accused of violating its tax-exempt status by hosting Harris-Walz 2024 campaign offices, per an IRS complaint by 40 Days for Life.

Ohio University, Washington State College of Ohio expand partnership to prepare students for engineering workforce  Marietta Times

Parking woes persist for West Seattle neighbors near high school amid campus changes  KOMO News

Loft Orbital has raised $170 million in Series C funding to grow its satellite and space missions as a service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska Airlines shopping portal promo: Spend $150/$300 & earn 400/1,200 bonus miles  Frequent Miler

US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased  The Associated Press

Privacy hawks reintroduce bill to repeal small business ownership disclosure act  Washington Examiner

Jessica Simpson is making moves — literally — amid her split from Eric Johnson. The singer confirmed her breakup from her husband of 10 years on Monday, but days earlier, she proved there’s no turning back. On Saturday, the fashion designer put her Hidden Hills, California, home on the market for $17.9 million. This 13,274-square-foot [...] Read More... The post Jessica Simpson Selling Her $18 Million Mansion Amid Eric Johnson Split appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Alaska Awards $92 Million Contract to Conduent to Enhance Medicaid Program Delivery Systems  Business Wire

US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing  Reuters

Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas is introducing legislation to raise taxes on private university endowment profits to be in line with the corporate tax rate.

US financial deregulation would raise crisis risks, French central bank chief says  Reuters.com

The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according to recent guidance published by the government.

Former SoftBank exec Akshay Naheta's startup, Distributed Technologies Research, is trying to bridge the gap between banking and blockchain tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The CFPB claims Capital One intentionally kept news of its higher-yield savings accounts from members with lower-yield savings accounts.

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee found that prolonged pandemic-era telework has been “detrimental" to government agencies and new employee training.

The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.  Yahoo! Voices

Nelly wants to become the biggest fintech startup in the healthcare industry. The Berlin-based startup is already working with more than 1,200 medical practices in a handful of European countries. But there are thousands more that could benefit from an upgrade for their administrative workflows. That’s why Nelly recently raised €50 million in funding (around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million bond to expand and address growing demand  The Spokesman Review

U.S. regulator accuses Capital One of ‘cheating’ customers on interest rates  The Washington Post

Bayer must pay $100 million in latest trial over PCBs in Washington school, jury finds  Reuters

Bayer Must Pay $100 Million in Latest Trial Over PCBs in Washington School, Jury Finds  U.S. News & World Report

Regulators accuse Capital One of ‘cheating’ customers on interest rates  The Washington Post

The Walt Disney Company has been sued by an animator who claims the studio's hit "Moana" and "Moana 2" animated movies ripped off his original screenplay. He is seeking $10 billion -- yes, "billion" with a "b" -- in damages. The post Disney Sued for $10 Billion by Animator Alleging ‘Moana’ Movies Plagiarized His Screenplay appeared first on Breitbart.

A South Carolina federal judge ordered Alex Murdaugh and his accomplice, Cory Fleming, to pay millions after they conspired to steal from Gloria Satterfield's family.

Los Angeles money managers overseeing $4 trillion grapple with wildfire impact on operations, staff  Reuters

US inflation still slowing as producer prices rise below expectations in December  Reuters

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may have said that “very useful quantum computers” are probably still 20 years away, but his company is also hedging its bets beyond classical chips with investments and partnerships in that very space. Now one of the companies that Nvidia partners with in quantum development is announcing funding. SEEQC, a quantum […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

US FTC finds major pharmacy benefit managers inflated drug prices for $7.3 billion gain  Reuters

Ethics worries grow for Florida Democrat as state sues over $5 million covid payment  The Washington Post

D.C.’s sports betting flop ends in $6.5 million settlement, fraud accusations  The Washington Post

United States Sterilization Services Market Forecast & Opportunities 2020-2030, Featuring Steris, Getinge, Advanced Sterilization Products, 3M, Belimed, Cantel Medical, Matachana, Sterigenics & TSO3  Yahoo Finance

The owners of a pizzeria in England are going to great lengths to discourage customers from ordering pineapple as a topping on their pies, charging £100 (about $121).

Capital One sued by US CFPB for avoiding billions in interest payments  Reuters

For years, twin sisters Nilo Rahmani and Jen Rahmani swapped stories — and commiserated — over the pain points they were facing in their respective engineering jobs. Nilo told TechCrunch that a frequent topic of conversation was about frustrations over the reliability platforms they were using at work. When they noticed the reliability landscape starting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Here's How Much Money Trump May Pay For Greenland; Comparison With US Buying Alaska, Virgin Islands  Hindustan Times

Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As Amazon Pledges $10 Million  Forbes

Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As Amazon Promises $10 Million  Forbes

Influential nonprofit coalition releases ‘State of AAPIs in SF’ report  San Francisco Examiner

Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million to expand and address growing demand  The Spokesman Review

JPMorgan conference expected to generate $92 million for San Francisco economy  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Special Counsel David Weiss' final report into Hunter Biden found that his drug use could not explain why he did not pay taxes across a four-year period.

Ryan Caldwell, the Eagles fan seen on Sunday directing a vile and profane rant at a female Packers fan, has been fired from the DEI-focused consulting firm he worked for. The post Eagles Fan Who Directed Vile Rant at Female Packers Fan Fired from DEI Consulting Firm appeared first on Breitbart.

Here we go again??? As Perezcious readers will recall, while filming and promoting the rom-com Anyone But You in 2023, rumors erupted online that co-stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell caught feelings for each other IRL despite both being in very committed relationships! The Euphoria star is engaged to Jonathan Davino, while the Scream Queens [...] Read More... The post Fans Think Sydney Sweeney Is Trying To Pull The Glen Powell Trick Again With <i>It Ends With Us</i> Star! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Washington vs. #17 Purdue Men’s Basketball: Game Preview & How to Watch  UW Dawg Pound

A Philadelphia Eagles fan who was seen in a viral video berating a Green Bay Packers supporter with disgusting words lost his job at his DEI-focused consulting company.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni pushed back on the criticism toward A.J. Brown after the wide receiver was reading a book during a playoff game.

Court documents revealed that banned NBA player Jontay Porter texted co-conspirators about his playing status, hinting to bet he would underperform.

"I would rather him be my quarterback than on TV doing what he’s doing now." The post Vince Wilfork doesn’t seem to be a fan of Tom Brady’s broadcasting career appeared first on Boston.com.

Dimond Libero Eleasha Sapon named Gatorade Alaska Volleyball Player of the Year  Alaska's News Source

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Secretary of State, will take the globalist foreign policy establishment to task in his opening statement at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Breitbart News has learned exclusively. The post Exclusive — Marco Rubio to Shred Globalists in Confirmation Hearing: ‘Liberal World Order’ Not Just a ‘Fantasy,’ But ‘Dangerous Delusion’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State coaches look forward to more meetings during brief conference rivalry  The Spokesman Review

Seattle prepares to share World Cup 2026 spotlight with 9 Washington fan zone cities  KOMO News

Don’t expect Lily Phillips to cash out on her fast-growing OnlyFans career yet… even though she is making a TON of money! Lily is the English model who made news late last year after sleeping with 100 men in a single day. She even documented the event with the help of a filmmaker — and the appropriately [...] Read More... The post OnlyFans Model Lily Phillips Reveals How Much Money She Makes After <i>I Slept With 100 Men In One Day</i> Stunt! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Bellingham to be an official “fan zone” for Seattle games during 2026 FIFA World Cup  Whatcom News

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/14/2025)  Sports Illustrated

'Fan zones' will host events throughout Washington during 2026 FIFA World Cup  KING5.com

Washington to have 9 'fan zones' across state during FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle  KING5.com

Miami Heat star Kevin Love used an OnlyFans model's sexual exploits to describe how the team fared in the second half in their loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jason Kelce Shows Support for Los Angeles Firefighters by Wearing LAFD Cap on Monday Night Football  PEOPLE

Former Washington Commanders HC makes interesting observation during Rams/Vikings game  Sporting News

Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic: Live score, updates of Washington high school boys basketball (1/13/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Los Angeles Rams players and coaches showed support for the Los Angeles Fire Department on Monday night during their playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Seahawks fans don’t need to sit out playoffs. Here’s your rooting interest.  The Seattle Times

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

City of Washington commends utility workers after transmission pole fire  WNCT

Engineers have found a way to eliminate the fluid flow "dead zones" that plague the types of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. The new technique uses a physics-based tapered flow channel design within electrodes that moves fluids quickly and efficiently, potentially requiring less energy than reverse osmosis techniques currently require.

5 WA men indicted for threatening 'extreme violence' to control the drug trade in Seattle's CID  The Seattle Times

San Francisco police locate 1992 cold case murder suspect awaiting trial in Colorado  CBS San Francisco

Data is clear that immigrants don’t increase crime in the United States, expert says  Northeastern University

Timeline shows what we know about L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' trip to Ghana as fire crisis developed  CBS News

‘Deeply alarmed’: Washington Post staff request meeting with Jeff Bezos  The Guardian

A Second Grip on the Nuclear Football: Rethinking Sole Authority in a Volatile World  Nuclear Threat Initiative

More than 400 Washington Post staffers send urgent plea to Jeff Bezos: 'We are deeply alarmed'  Business Insider

Some L.A. residents displaced by fires allege rent gouging: ‘Utter anger and disgust’  San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco car burglary suspect charged in first case under new law  KRON4

Additional security, police called in to Washington DC ahead of US Inauguration  VOA Africa

After a 1990 wildfire destroyed his home and possessions, Iyer started over. The loss led him to a Benedictine monastery, where he found comfort and compassion in solitude. His new memoir is Aflame.

The deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The post Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux. appeared first on Boston.com.

Tommy Lee Slams Artists Promoting Their Music amid the Los Angeles Fires: 'Right Now Nobody Gives a Flying F---'  PEOPLE

‘It’s tedious. It’s dirty. It’s not fun:’ Searching for answers in the wildfire wreckage  CNN

LA fires live updates: Dangerous winds and dry conditions forecast for Wednesday  The Associated Press

"Our 15-minute sessions are for anyone who wants to hang out with the kitties. We know that the fire has been very stressful," said Haley Collins, lead host at Crumbs & Whiskers.

It was another day of fierce winds gusting to 65 mph in mountainous areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but weather more conducive to firefighting operations is expected soon.

California Wildfires Live Updates: Los Angeles Winds and Low Humidity Heighten Fire Risk  The New York Times

What caused the LA wildfires? Here's what we know about the possible origins.  USA TODAY

Washington Post staffers urge owner Jeff Bezos to meet in scathing letter: 'We are deeply alarmed'  Fox News

Diplo is getting out of his revenge porn lawsuit scot-free. Last June, an anonymous woman under the alias Jane Doe came forward with a revenge porn lawsuit centering around the DJ. She claimed to be in an intimate relationship with him for seven years between 2016 and 2023, and that from 2018 on he allegedly [...] Read More... The post Diplo Revenge Porn Suit Dropped By Anonymous Accuser After Judge Orders Her To Identify Herself Publicly To Move Forward appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Watch Live: Lurie, SF leaders speak on city's efforts to tackle fentanyl crisis  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

As invasive green crabs wreak havoc on California's estuaries, a new study has found that a restored sea otter population might be the solution.

The law, meant to shield minors from sexual materials on the internet by requiring adults to prove they are 18, was challenged on First Amendment grounds.

Morna Lounge and Grill, in New Bedford, has been the site of shootings and stabbings. The post Police shut down New Bedford bar after shooting, citing history of violent incidents appeared first on Boston.com.

Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, 76, has pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal drug and weapons charges.

Alaska Airlines flight attendant fired for twerking on the job as TikTok video goes viral  Hindustan Times

Washington Nationals Linked to Two Top International Free Agent Targets  Sports Illustrated

U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis without taking further action.

The polar vortex will soon hit the U.S. See how cold it’ll get where you live  The Washington Post

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit

California fires live updates: Firefighters battle Los Angeles, Ventura blazes as 'particularly dangerous' winds warning still in effect  Yahoo! Voices

California Wildfires Live Updates: Los Angeles Winds Extend Fire Threat  The New York Times

With TikTok's days in the U.S. potentially numbered, many American users are moving to another Chinese social media app: RedNote, a heavily censored platform similar to Instagram. Here's what to know.

China's DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, has decided to remove its long-standing geofencing feature, which previously prevented drones from flying over restricted areas such as airports, wildfires, and the White House. The post Chinese Drone Giant DJI Removes Geofencing that Protects White House, Airports, Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Actor Brian J. White explained how training for on-screen roles helped him to detain an illegal immigrant on his neighbor's property who was allegedly threatening to use a blowtorch in LA fire zone.

“I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” said Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk.

Judge William Henry blasted CNN’s lead counsel in the ongoing defamation trial on Wednesday, ordering him to apologize to plaintiff Zachary Young for repeatedly calling him a "liar."

She was pronounced dead at Landmark Hospital shortly after the accident. The post Mass. woman dies after being hit by car at Ocean State Job Lot in R.I. appeared first on Boston.com.

'What's wrong with a little twerk?': Alaska Airlines flight attendant fired over viral TikTok video  The Times of India

TSA Sets Record with 117 Firearms Intercepted at Baltimore/Washington Airports in 2024  The MoCoShow

Los Angeles residents moving to NYC, Northeast amid wildfires, insurance crisis  New York Post

Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.

Axios, citing US official, says a Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached  Reuters

California Fires Live Updates: Los Angeles Winds Extend Wildfire Threat  The New York Times

San Francisco courtroom clerks reach agreement over staffing, training issues  ABA Journal

Wildfire weary Los Angeles residents face 'last really windy day': Live updates  USA TODAY

Live updates: Strong winds bring threat of new fire and destruction to Los Angeles  The Washington Post

South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith told an unknown male caller that she "wouldn't talk" to the media weeks before she was disciplined for doing just that.

Crews report gainst against massive LA wildfires as winds and arsonists complicate the fight  PBS NewsHour

Weary Los Angeles residents face new wildfire wind warnings: Live updates  USA TODAY

A House Democrat told CNN this week she wonders if local authorities purposefully slowed their response to wildfires in Los Angeles' Altadena neighborhood.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is at the center of controversy after social media photos showed her posing at a cocktail party in Ghana as the Palisades Fire exploded.

New Mac malware variant targets browser credentials and personal data, researchers find. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to safeguard your Mac from the latest malware threats.

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Fans of Sandman, Good Omens, Coraline, American Gods, and more are devastated this week. The beloved author responsible for those works and many more has been accused of truly horrific behavior towards women. In a bombshell Vulture exposé, Neil Gaiman has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault, abuse, and torture. Not only that, his rock [...] Read More... The post Beloved Author Neil Gaiman Accused Of Horrific Abuse, Assault, & Torture Of Young Women -- Some In Front Of His Son! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling compared "Sandman" author Neil Gaiman to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. The post J.K. Rowling Compares Fellow Author Neil Gaiman to Harvey Weinstein After Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Breitbart.

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.

New wildfires erupt in California as flames continue to rage across Los Angeles  Fox News

Unseen security footage from the 11-hour Colleyville synagogue hostage crisis, capturing terror and resilience, is shown for the first time in a new documentary.

Firefighters only responded 45 minutes after a prominent Pacific Palisades resident called 911 on Tuesday morning, January 7, by which time the Palisades Fire had begun burning out of control in high winds, a local resident says. The post Resident: Firefighters Did Not Respond to Palisades Fire for 44 Minutes appeared first on Breitbart.

Gabby Giffords' gun control group, Giffords, suggested Tuesday the Palisades fire and subsequent investigation into how it started ought to make Republican House Members back away from their push to defund and/or abolish the ATF. The post Giffords Gun Control Group: Palisades Fire Should Make GOP Back Off on Defunding ATF appeared first on Breitbart.

Domestic violence survivors face nightmare nonprofit maze to get city help  The San Francisco Standard

Seattle council advances bill allowing use of ‘less lethal’ weapons by police  The Seattle Times

A national, nonpartisan study of the Los Angeles fires could improve planning for future disasters  The Conversation

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who became the first Black nurse in the U.S. Army Air Corps after President Harry S. Truman desegregated it in 1948, has died at age 104.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was "spitting up a little bit of blood" as he was hospitalized after leaving the team's playoff game, Sean McVay said.

Police in Oregon say they have human remains believed to be of a man missing from 2022, and a suspect. Murphy Calvin Henry II, 54, is in custody.

Los Angeles wildfires: Altadena resident stunned to find home was only one left standing on his block  Fox News

A man who was asleep on a New York City subway train when a group tried to rob him will not face charges after he fatally stabbed one of them.

Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, optimistic after a Kentucky court ruling reversing Biden's Title IX, eyes potential success in his Supreme Court gender case.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri told Fox News Digital he feels that America's active military, veterans and first responders are "unsung heroes."

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, the deadliest tick-borne disease in the U.S., is a big problem on tribal lands in the Southwest. A community-led response on Apache lands in Arizona is helping save lives.

President Joe Biden's pro-migration border chief will likely have imported 1.5 million illegal migrants via his quasi-legal parole programs by the time Biden exits office on January 20. The post Exiting Border Chief Mayorkas’ Parole Inflow to Hit 1.5 Million Migrants appeared first on Breitbart.

A man driving a black Jeep is being sought in Northern California after authorities say he stalked a group of girls leaving school on Friday.

California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Peak Wednesday  Forbes

California Wildfire Live Updates: Eaton Fire Is 45% Contained With Red Flag Warning Active Through Wednesday  Forbes

Could San Francisco be devastated by wildfire? These neighborhoods are at highest risk  San Francisco Chronicle

The LA crisis is bigger than the fires — insurance is the next burning issue  The Hill

On Wednesday morning and afternoon, winds will be the strongest west and north of Los Angeles, mostly in the mountains and higher canyons.

Ukraine says it launched its "most massive" attack of the war yet, launching over a dozen Western cruise missiles deep inside Russia. The post Ukraine Used American and British Made Missiles For Largest Airstrike Against Russian Interior Yet appeared first on Breitbart.

California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Pick Up Overnight  Forbes

Los Angeles fires bring new risks to weary residents as crews make progress: Live updates  USA TODAY

Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread mockery for delivering a word salad message to the victims of ongoing fires wreaking havoc in southern California.

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires, Palisades and Eaton fires, Auto fire in Ventura continue to burn  CNN

A Florida state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public colleges and universities with an acceptance rate under 85%.

L.A. fires live updates: Strong winds bring threat of new blazes, more destruction to Los Angeles  The Washington Post

LA fire took more than homes. It took our vibrant, caring Palisades community. | Opinion  USA TODAY

Nikita Bier, creator of popular apps like the anonymous polling app tbh (acquired by Facebook) and the anonymous compliments app Gas (acquired by Discord), has created a new app called Explode, which focuses on disappearing messages on iMessage. Explode works as a mini app for Apple’s Messages app. It helps you send disappearing messages to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Influencers and politicians are spreading false narratives about water and the L.A. wildfires. These include the idea that farm moguls took firefighting water and an empty reservoir is part of a plot.

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

With Tesla CEO Elon Musk backing President-elect Donald Trump, safety advocates fear the incoming administration is poised to scrap a federal crash reporting requirement that Tesla calls unfair.

Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.

The birth rate in France fell to its lowest level last year since the end of the First World War, according to official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). The post Demographic Winter: French Birthrate Falls to Lowest Level Since End of First World War appeared first on Breitbart.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is said to be following in the footsteps of domestic diva Martha Stewart and celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, who both overcame public scrutiny.

Michael Millett, 8, died after two dogs bit him 12 times after he stopped to pet them while riding his bike in his neighborhood.

"Million Dollar Listing" stars Josh Flagg and Josh Altman explain how the housing market will be affected after the devastating Los Angeles fires.

Why some structures may have withstood the Los Angeles area wildfires – while those next door burned to the ground  CNN

A mystery photographer made stunning images of 1960s San Francisco. Clues point to a filmmaking legend  San Francisco Chronicle

The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, heads to the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Critics say SPS capital levy will result in 'mega schools' and school closures  FOX 13 Seattle

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Pagan Kennedy about her new book The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story, which explains the origin of the rape kit and the woman behind it.

'Conversation to Be Had': Seattle Seahawks Considering Christian Haynes at Center?  Sports Illustrated

'Conversation to Be Had': Seahawks Considering Christian Haynes at Center?  Sports Illustrated

The clock appears to be winding down on TikTok's future in the U.S. Beijing-based ByteDance, the firm behind the popular video-sharing website in the U.S., has until Sunday to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner or close.

Google announced on Wednesday that all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet are now available to Workspace customers at no extra charge, though the plan will see a $2 per month increase per user.  This change simplifies access to Workplace AI tools, including email summaries, automated note-taking, chatting with the Gemini bot, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammoth and has raised $200 million at a $10.2 billion valuation to do it. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Justin and Hailey Bieber are trying to breeze right past marriage issue rumors! It’s no secret there’s been some speculation about Jailey for a few weeks now. They’ve dealt with divorce rumors a ton over the years, and especially before welcoming their baby boy Jack Blues last year. But in recent weeks, the rumor mill [...] Read More... The post Justin & Hailey Bieber Post Pics From Romantic Aspen Getaway After Those Split Rumors AND Wild Instagram Activity!  appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Alaska Airlines Is Boosting Its Network With These New Exciting Routes  Business Traveler USA

Elon Musk sends Tesla Cybertrucks to Los Angeles as wildfires continue  USA TODAY

Wildcats Host First Homestand of 2025 Against Falcons and Yellowjackets  Central Washington University Athletics

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner before buying the site and underpaid by $150 million for shares he bought.

Zachary Young accused CNN correspondent Alex Marquardt of staging a phone call for “theater," but the reporter insists the call was made and simply recreated for television.

NotebookLM's viral AI podcast hosts sounded annoyed at human callers and required "friendliness tuning," Google says. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

With a possible TikTok ban just days away, many U.S. users are looking for alternative social media platforms to help them keep up with pop culture or provide the type of entertaining videos that popularized the short-form video app.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals that hackers stole data from Gravy Analytics, a major seller of smartphone location data to the U.S.

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

Los Angeles fires leave NASA's Deep Space Network mission control empty for 1st time in 60 years  Space.com

Meghan Markle may be killing two birds with one stone and repair her reputation by delaying her Netflix series due to the California fires, experts say.

Possible case of bird flu found in a San Francisco child, health officials say  Scripps News

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

University of California San Francisco and GE HealthCare Launch a Joint Research Program to Drive Innovations in Imaging, Brain Health and Precision Oncology  Business Wire

Bob Rivers, longtime Seattle radio host, looks back amid cancer diagnosis  The Seattle Times

How new California laws taking effect this month could affect your health and medical care  San Francisco Chronicle

A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.

As Alaska sees a spike in Flu cases — another virus is on the rise in the U.S.  Alaska's News Source

As Alaska sees a spike in flu cases — another virus is on the rise in the U.S.  Alaska's News Source

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

Indiana University's hospital system is pairing patients with local faith groups to ease feelings of loneliness and isolation. The unique new program comes as more doctors are seeing a need to care for patients' spiritual as well as physical health.

The second of two analyses intended to shape the upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

Princess Catherine is in “remission”! Taking to X (Twitter) on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news after visiting The Royal Marsden, the hospital where she was treated, earlier in the day. She expressed: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so [...] Read More... The post Princess Catherine Announces She's In 'Remission' From Cancer After Surprising Patients At Hospital Where She Was Treated appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March and underwent chemotherapy.

In Nnedi Okorafor’s new book, Death of the Author, a young author experiences the exhilaration, and panic, of living in the world she’d previously only dreamed of.

A social media user posted a photo of a suitcase tied with a ribbon that appeared to remind people of the new action movie "Carry-On," sparking references in the comment section.