Special counsel Jack Smith has withdrawn from his appeal of the classified documents case against Donald Trump's co-defendants and referred the case to state prosecutors.

Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the U.S. this New Year's Eve  CBS News

On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain, Mark Metersky was a medical student at a New York City hospital. He was frustrated with one of his patients when he saw something that surprised him.

San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 18 game?  The Arizona Republic

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Margie Mason, investigative reporter at the AP, about the alleged exploitation and abuse of the prison labor force in Alabama.

TikTok parent company ByteDance has big plans to buy Nvidia chips in 2025 — despite U.S. restrictions. ByteDance plans to spend $7 billion on the chips in 2025, according to reporting from The Information, citing inside sources. If ByteDance follows through, it will become one of the world’s top owners of Nvidia chips, despite U.S. efforts […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading have become popular audiobook narrators, spending 62 hours at the microphone for one recent book.

People in Plains, Ga., are remembering former President Jimmy Carter who died on Sunday at the age of 100. Carter embraced his hometown and never forgot the importance of the place.

Psychological first aid is the idea that interventions that can be done in the wake of a traumatic event to promote resilience and healing. Psychiatrist Robin Gurwitch helped develop the protocol.

For a number of years now, Moft has offered some of the most innovative gadget accessories. They’re always interesting, if not necessarily useful. This new combination Find My wallet and stand manages to tick both boxes. The accessory was announced a couple of weeks out from CES, where it will be shown off for the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Cloe makes eating vegetables fun for her toddler. After posting this video, she said she received hundreds of messages telling her she helped other people's toddlers eat their veggies too.

NOTEBOOK: Louisville seeks strong finish against Washington in Sun Bowl  247Sports

Trump’s Billionaires and Hardliners Don’t Know or Care How Washington Works  The Bulwark

Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

See a timeline of key moments in the history of the storied Rose Bowl game  NBC Los Angeles

Suspected car thief in custody after lengthy pursuit through Los Angeles County  KGET 17

While AI is lauded by some as the biggest technological breakthrough since the industrial revolution, enterprises — arguably the tech’s biggest potential customer base — have been slow to adopt AI. While some investors predicted that 2024 would be the year we’d start to see more AI adoption by enterprises, that didn’t play out as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Surf City Splash, Huntington Beach's chilly New Year's Day plunge, turns 25  NBC Los Angeles

On Reddit, a social media user asked whether passengers can ask for a can of soda as opposed to just a cup of the bubbly beverage. Users weighed in with their thoughts.

What we know about Jimmy Carter’s Jan. 9 funeral at the National Cathedral  The Washington Post

Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 18 game?  The Arizona Republic

We'd scream too if we received a cake with Xaden Riorsan's face on it.

Video: Lessons Learned from the #Seahawks Missing the Playoffs | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

Lions vs. 49ers Predictions: Monday Night Football Odds, Props, Parlay  The Action Network

Video Shows 'Anxious' Flier Opening Alaska Airlines Door, Walking Onto Wing  Newsweek

Billionaire entrepreneur and top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, touted that he has reaped the benefits of Ozempic after fellow top Trump adviser, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., suggested the trendy new class of drugs are bad for Americans' health.

Marisa Shumaker went to assemble her daughter's keyboard as a gift only to realize it was just a stand. With only a few hours left until Christmas morning, Shumaker needed a miracle — and she got one.

The data was found exposed on an Amazon cloud server, and contained precise location data on thousands of vehicles. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Local artist is helping beautify San Francisco by turning utility boxes into robot paintings  ABC7 Bay Area

Trump wants to end politicalization of intelligence agencies, Nunes tells Washington Times  Washington Times

Últimas noticias con el noticiero FOX 13 Seattle: Lunes, 30 de diciembre  FOX 13 Seattle

A Rare Black Moon Will Take Over L.A. Skies: Here’s What It Means Astrologically  Secret Los Angeles

For much of the period since Election Day, the billionaire has been staying at a $2,000-a-night cottage at Mar-a-Lago, giving him easy access to the president-elect.

Greenberg: Trump Federal Intervention is Needed in California, & San Francisco Specifically  California Globe

Lions vs. 49ers Odds, Prediction: Monday Night Football Picks, Preview  The Action Network

This show brought us so much joy! You nailed it, @VegasChristina! Loved it! And loved seeing all the little kids having the time of their lives and the moms – and Perez! Thank you to my friends at @TheSpaceLV for having us! [...] Read More... The post The Eras Tour Is Over, So I Took My Kids To The Eras Of Taylor Show Instead! Taylor Swift Awesomeness HERE! Watch! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Rachel Maddow tells Semafor that one of the things she got wrong in the 2024 election was thinking Americans would be more "unnerved" by Republican vice president-elect JD Vance.

Poor Brandi Glanville… As we’ve been reporting, the Bravo star has been going through it! Earlier this year she was dealing with facial swelling, followed by her face sinking in just a few months later. She even lost five teeth due to the severity of her condition. Doctors suspect it could be a facial parasitic [...] Read More... The post Brandi Glanville Reveals Facial Parasite Issue Has Ruined Her Love Life -- She Hasn't Slept With Anyone In OVER A YEAR! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Trump tariffs could leave the U.S. as the relative winner among global economies, Ivy League professor says  Yahoo Finance

Chilly weather coming in January for much of United States, AccuWeather predicts  WV News

San Francisco Giants' Slugging First Baseman Named Prospect Next Season  Sports Illustrated

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing to change out of jeans to conform to a strict dress code.

Magnus Carlsen, the No. 1 ranked chess player, quit the World Rapid Chess Championship in New York on Friday after refusing to change out of jeans to conform to a strict dress code.

Washington vs. Louisville odds, prediction, line: 2024 Sun Bowl picks by proven college football model  CBS Sports

Elliot Page — an actress formerly known as Ellen Page who now identifies as a man — is promising children “happiness” if they become transgender. “My message to my younger self would just be like, ‘You know who you are,’ The post ACLU & Elliot Page Tell Children: Transgenderism Will ‘Lead You to Happiness’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Kristin Cavallari opened up about her relationship with country music star Morgan Wallen in a new podcast. The "Laguna Beach" star dated Wallen after her divorce from Jay Cutler.

Column | What’s that feeling the Commanders are creating? Pure, unbridled joy.  The Washington Post

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford Putting in Offseason Work at Driveline Baseball  Sports Illustrated

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash  Al Jazeera English

Washington vs. Louisville game prediction, pick, Sun Bowl odds, spread, where to watch, TV channel  CBS Sports

President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to retain the gavel, but Rep. Victoria Spartz is demanding "assurances" that Johnson "won't sell us out to the swamp."

It may take 25 years for Democrats to be competitive in Florida once again, one Florida Democrat consultant said, concluding that the solution is "slow, long-term and sucks." The post Florida Democrat Consultant: Making Democrats Competitive in Sunshine State May Take 25 Years appeared first on Breitbart.

How to watch, camping rules and more. What to know about the 2025 Rose Parade  NBC Los Angeles

Jimmy Carter’s daughter had an extraordinary and well-documented childhood in the White House. Since then she has for the most part lived a very private life.

Biden says U.S. will send $2.5 billion more in military aid to Ukraine  PBS NewsHour

The Red, Orange, and Silver Lines are impacted, as are the Newburyport/Rockport and Haverhill commuter rail lines. The post Here’s what to know about T service diversions and commuter rail changes in January appeared first on Boston.com.

How the Seahawks could make some (unwanted) NFL history in Week 18 vs. Rams  Field Gulls

During Sunday's broadcast of CBS's "Face the Nation," network legal correspondent Jan Crawford called President Joe Biden's "obvious cognitive decline" one of the most undercovered and underreported stories of 2024. The post CBS News’ Crawford: Biden ‘Obvious Cognitive Decline’ Most ‘Undercovered and Underreported’ Story in 2024 appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump contended the trial court judge erred in several rulings — including decisions to allow the testimony of two women who alleged that Trump sexually assaulted them in the past.

Washington Nationals Linked To Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Reliever  Sports Illustrated

Crypto isn't really an asset like gold, San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly says  Yahoo Finance

Why Seahawks should make change at quarterback for their 2024 NFL season finale  Sporting News

Sunday's game could decide who gets the No. 1 pick. Maye took a hit to the head last week. Is playing him worth it? The post Will the Patriots sit Drake Maye with the No. 1 pick on the line? Jerod Mayo said it is ‘in consideration’ appeared first on Boston.com.

New conservation program on Alaska’s North Slope to offset Willow drilling impact  Alaska Public Media News

We're Getting an Idea of How Much it Might Cost Seattle Mariners to Sign Justin Turner  Sports Illustrated

It was another dramatic year in Boston sports, highlighted here by a few of the standout soundbites. The post ‘Hang it in the Louvre’: Boston’s most memorable sports quotes of 2024 appeared first on Boston.com.

Musk promoted the Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) in unambiguous terms in a column, prompting the publication's opinions editor to resign. The post Elon Musk Wades Into German Politics, Speaks Up For Sovereigntist AfD Party Ahead of Snap Election appeared first on Breitbart.

GMFB Host Names Washington Commanders HC Dan Quinn As Coach of the Week  Sports Illustrated

Alaska’s outgoing congresswoman on running, losing and an indelible moment  KTOO

It was absolute coaching malpractice to leave the Patriots’ one (1, singular) surefire offensive asset in the game at that point. The post After leaving Drake Maye in the game, maybe Patriots coach Jerod Mayo doesn’t deserve a second year appeared first on Boston.com.

Louisville set to face Wash­ington in Sun Bowl after several key players opt out  Spectrum News 1

The price of gas will go down under the Trump administration, GasBuddy forecasted on Monday. The post Gas Prices Expected to Drop in 2025, Fulfilling Trump’s Campaign Promise appeared first on Breitbart.

The international airline route begins in May. The post A new Boston flight route was just named one of the most exciting of 2025 appeared first on Boston.com.

Monday Night Football odds, predictions, line, time, spread: 49ers vs. Lions picks by NFL expert on 27-6 run  CBS Sports

Alaska Native carver hopes new Anchorage residency program can let artists 'focus on creating'  KYUK

How to Watch | Louisville vs. Washington in the Sun Bowl: TV, point spread, storylines  WDRB

Are the 49ers in the playoffs? San Francisco set to miss 2024 NFL postseason  USA TODAY

Remembering Jimmy Carter in DC: Crowds sign condolence book as state funeral plans emerge  NBC Washington

In a separate case, Trump was also ordered by a jury to pay Carroll more than $80 million in damages for the defamatory statements, though the president-elect’s appeal of that decision is still pending.

Amazon truck collision closes 2 lanes of 5 Freeway in East Los Angeles  CBS Los Angeles

Key Seattle Seahawks starter named among top NFL trade pieces for 2025 offseason  Sporting News

It was a busy year for women’s sports in New England, and it’s only getting busier. The post A year in women’s sports: Looking back at 2024′s unprecedented surge in Boston and across New England appeared first on Boston.com.

President Biden's jab at President-elect Donald Trump's lack of "decency" in the wake of Jimmy Carter's death on Sunday has sparked outrage online.

Kristin Cavallari is spilling ALL the tea about her romance with Morgan Wallen! The Laguna Beach alum got candid about her hookups with the country star in Monday’s episode of Bunnie XO‘s podcast Dumb Blonde. In the interview, she said the singer was a “good guy” with a “big heart,” though she agreed with Bunnie’s [...] Read More... The post Kristin Cavallari Spills Spicy Deets About Hookups With Morgan Wallen! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

From the Bay Area to Philadelphia, Jimmy Carter toured the United States during and after presidency  Axios

Musk has billed the right-wing party AfD as the 'last spark of hope' for Germany—prompting outrage from U.S. and German officials.

Lions vs. 49ers Prediction, Odds, Pick: NFL Monday Night Football Preview  The Action Network

Remarks at a UN Security Council Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East  United States Mission to the United Nations

Justin Baldoni isn’t planning on letting up anytime soon amid his legal battle with Blake Lively. In fact, he claims to be planning to “expose” the real truth. After Blake filed her bombshell sexual harassment complaint against the It Ends with Us star/director, we reported Justin plans on hitting back with a legal filing of his [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Promises To 'Expose' The REAL Truth About Blake Lively’s Legal Complaint With Upcoming Filing appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Carter funeral service to be held at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9  The Seattle Times

Louisville set to face Washington in Sun Bowl after several key players opt out  Newsday

Carter’s vision and persistence on solar energy deserve to be brightly illuminated.

San Francisco Giants Outfield Needs Health, Player Development to Improve  Sports Illustrated

President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.

Will Ferrell Went to a Hockey Game as Disheveled Buddy the Elf After a ‘Tough Holiday’  Rolling Stone

"One round of rain ending, the next arriving NYE." The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about rain heading into New Year’s Eve appeared first on Boston.com.

Monday, during an appearance on FNC's "Fox & Friends," Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) warned House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to commit to fulfilling his constitutional duties if he wanted to remain in his post. The post Spartz: If Speaker Johnson Not Willing to Commit to Fulfilling His Constitutional Duty, He Shouldn’t Be the Speaker appeared first on Breitbart.

New Year's Eve: Here's a list of events happening around the Bay Area to ring in 2025  ABC7 Bay Area

President Joe Biden on Monday announced a military aid package for $2.5 billion for Ukraine, and vowed to continue "surging" aid for the remainder of his time in office. The post Joe Biden Announces $2.5 Billion for Ukraine, Says He Will Continue ‘Surging’ Aid While in Office appeared first on Breitbart.

Deceased President Jimmy Carter feuded with multiple presidents after he left office, including with former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

AROUND ALASKA: RSV Decline, Airport Parking, Copper Ammo, and Family Nights!  youralaskalink

HexClad and Gordon Ramsay have created a set of cookware every professional or home chef will love.

1 mother and six children displaced after house fire in Washington County  CBS News

Seattle restaurants brace for price hikes as minimum wage rises and tip credit ends  KOMO News

After years of negotiations and threats of development, Wyoming will sell a prized piece of land so that it can be preserved inside Grand Teton National Park.

US to send $15 billion to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, PM says.  Kyiv Independent

Powerball player misses $145 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big  Tacoma News Tribune

Washington Nationals’ Payroll Offers Flexibility to Spend More This Offseason  Sports Illustrated

Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Are Justin and Hailey Bieber fighting so much it’s spilled over onto social media?! Earlier this year, the couple dealt with tons of divorce rumors, which almost all vanished once they welcomed their son Jack. They’ve been dealing with other stresses, like Justin’s ties to Diddy amid his legal drama, but aside from that, they’ve [...] Read More... The post Are Justin & Hailey Bieber OK?! Fans Think They're Fighting About Cheating & Co-Parenting On Socials -- LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

How to watch Seattle Redhawks vs. Nicholls Colonels: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAA Basketball game  CBS Sports

Tennis star Nick Kyrios slammed Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek on Saturday for failing the sport's anti-doping rules during the 2024 season.

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers Prediction, Picks Week 17: NFC Championship Rematch  Pro Football Network

Monday Night Football: How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers game tonight  Yahoo Sports

Lions fans ready for revenge in Monday Night Football game against San Francisco 49ers  WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit

The Gazan health ministry says at least five babies have died from the cold in the last week. Displaced families have little more than tents and tarps to protect them from the weather.

Detroit Lions picks vs San Francisco 49ers: NFC title game rematch dynamite or dud?  Detroit Free Press

Louisville vs Washington prediction, odds, notes ahead of Sun Bowl college football game  Courier Journal

Falcons vs. Commanders live updates: Score, highlights from Week 17 Sunday Night Football  USA TODAY

Pioneering San Francisco metal musician provides inspiration as fitness instructor  CBS News

Falcons vs. Commanders score and live updates: Second Bijan Robinson TD gives Atlanta the lead on 'Sunday Night Football'  The Athletic

College Football Program Loses 32 Players to Transfer Portal Following Coaching Change  Athlon Sports

Generals glide to Holiday Tournament championship game behind Thomas’ career high  generalssports.com

Three players were ejected from the game after a brawl at the end of the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.

Washington Huskies vs. N.J. Tech Highlanders live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NCAA Basketball on TV, stream online  CBS Sports

NFL fans came after Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett over a head-scratching play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.

Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive back C.J. Baskerville accused Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona of a "dirty" play in a bowl game loss.

Commanders v. Falcons: Washington fans excited as team nears playoff picture  FOX 5 DC

If you thought something called the Pop-Tarts Bowl could not turn into a serious incident involving a fight between players on the same team, you were mistaken. The post VIDEO: Miami Hurricanes Players Fight Each Other on Sideline During Pop-Tarts Bowl appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors  Bleacher Report

Sunday Night Football: How to watch the Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders game tonight  Yahoo Sports

If a sizable percentage of X users have their way, Arkansas offensive lineman Fernando Carmona will receive a lifetime ban from college football for what he did to an opposing player on Friday. The post Shocked Fans Want Arkansas Player Banned from Football After ‘Disgusting Act’ appeared first on Breitbart.

How to watch Washington Huskies vs. N.J. Tech Highlanders: TV channel, NCAA Basketball live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

How to watch Washington Huskies vs. N.J. Tech Highlanders: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds  CBS Sports

How to watch Washington Huskies basketball vs. NJIT: TV channel, live stream  The Husky Haul

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NBA game  CBS Sports

San Fran. Dons vs. LMU Lions: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Washington State hiring South Dakota State’s Jimmy Rogers as next head football coach  The Spokesman Review

Washington inmate accused of sexually assaulting cellmate after transfer to women's prison  KUTV 2News

The alleged armed robber got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said, after holding the employee at gunpoint. The post Downtown location of Cava restaurant chain robbed at gunpoint, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

WATCH: Seattle Space Needle New Year's Eve fireworks shows over the years  FOX 13 Seattle

Alleged rapist doctor used job recruiting sites to meet victims, Los Angeles police say  KTLA Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 18 game?  The Arizona Republic

The robberies of the homes of some of the most famous athletes in the U.S., including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, are reportedly led by South American crime groups.

4 crew members, 1 passenger injured on Alaska Airlines flight out of Seattle  MyNorthwest

Dual LA police chases: 2 arrested after leading authorities on pursuits in stolen cars  FOX 11 Los Angeles

Five people have been charged in connection to the death of Liam Payne. The British singer died in October after falling from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires.

Seattle graffiti artists face judge, accused with causing $100K worth of damage  KIRO Seattle

A dozen Seattle graffiti artists face judge, accused of causing $100K worth of damage  KIRO Seattle

Regulators, advocates warn of utility inaction as Alaska gas shortfall looms  Anchorage Daily News

State leaders from Georgia and across the United States expressed condolences and remembrances of former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at age 100.

Former NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has announced that the Guardian Angels will return to the subway, citing the "Daniel Penny effect." The post Guardian Angels to Resume NYC Subway Patrols After Sleeping Passenger Burned Alive appeared first on Breitbart.

After McAloon's Liquor Store lost around a quarter of a million dollars in inventory, members of the public helped clean up the store. The post North Andover police seek vandals who smashed thousands in liquor store inventory appeared first on Boston.com.

The NYPD continues to operate under a "heightened threat environment" as it prepares for New Year's Eve festivities in Times Square.

Los Angeles red flag warning in effect this week as temperatures warm up  CBS News

UConn Huskies head coach Jim Mora warned other schools against tampering with his players following the team's Fenway Bowl win over North Carolina.

Whitney Cummings is TEARING INTO Justin Baldoni! The stand-up comedian held nothing back in a TikTok over the weekend criticizing the controversial It Ends with Us star/director amid all the Blake Lively legal drama And she really didn’t make it hard for fans to see whose side she’s on! Unlike that ill-timed Netflix roast special, in [...] Read More... The post Whitney Cummings Defends Blake Lively & ROASTS Justin Baldoni Amid Legal Drama! WATCH! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

The parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher turned whistleblower who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment, have hired an independent investigator to conduct a private autopsy, casting doubt on the official ruling of suicide. The post ChatGPT Mystery: Parents of Deceased OpenAI Whistleblower Question Suicide Ruling appeared first on Breitbart.

Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa told the New York Post Sunday that members of his group will begin patrolling subways after a rise in violent crime.

Exchanges have taken place before, but this deal, involving big numbers on both sides, comes as Trump prepares to take over in Washington, potentially endangering American aid to Kyiv.

VIDEO: Woman pleads for justice after she says dog was shot, killed at Seattle cemetery  KIRO Seattle

Six states banned the practice of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their educational institutions in 2024 alone.

Gal Gadot went through a terrifying health emergency while EIGHT months pregnant! On Sunday, the Wonder Woman star took to Instagram to detail a frightening discovery made about her health back in February when she was eight months pregnant with her fourth daughter. She explained that after weeks of enduring “excruciating headaches,” she finally went [...] Read More... The post Gal Gadot Reveals She Suffered Massive Brain Blood Clot During EIGHTH Month Of Pregnancy -- And Had To Undergo 'Emergency Surgery'! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Smugglers left two young children to fend for themselves at the southern border, for them to be rescued shortly after by Texas troopers.

Dodgers' NL West Rival Shocks MLB World With Blockbuster Free Agent Signing  Sports Illustrated

After the passing of 100-year-old former President Jimmy Carter, many are recalling the “killer rabbit" incident in which Carter had to fight off a berserk swamp creature while fishing in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

Packages scattered on 5 Freeway in East Los Angeles Amazon truck crash  NBC Los Angeles

PGA Tour star Viktor Hovland's start to the 2025 season may be derailed after he suffered a fractured toe in a freak bedroom incident last week.

Investigators believe 43-year-old Anthony Leverone died of blunt force trauma injuries. The post Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Abington backyard appeared first on Boston.com.

Washington inmate accused of molesting cellmate after changing gender, transfer to women's prison  Fox News

‘He will rot in hell’: Iranians remember Jimmy Carter as ‘architect of sanctions’  The Times of Israel

Former San Francisco 49ers star Dana Stubblefield saw his rape conviction overturned by a California appeals court last week. He was convicted in 2020.

Geoffrey Hinton, widely regarded as the "Godfather of AI," has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence could drive the human race to extinction within the next 10 years. Hinton also believes that AI could make humans the equivalents of "three-year-olds," with the machines becoming the "grown-ups." The post ‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Existential Threat to Humanity Within a Decade appeared first on Breitbart.

DOT&PF Awarded $12.4 Million SMART Grant for Use of Drones in Rural and Remote Alaska  Alaska Native News

Alaska HIDTA Initiative Increases Enforcement Efforts After Increased Overdose Deaths  Alaska Native News

Crash leaves hundreds of Amazon packages on 5 Freeway in East Los Angeles  KTLA Los Angeles

American credit card defaults have risen to the highest levels since the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis as consumers grapple with years of high inflation. The post Credit Card Defaults Spike to Highest Level Since Aftermath of 2008 Financial Crisis appeared first on Breitbart.

Sednaya prison was the site where thousands of Syrians were tortured and killed under Assad’s regime. Investigators have uncovered mass graves, and are calling for justice.

Crowley awards Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to United States Merchant Marine Academy students  American Journal of Transportation

Sheriff: 2 men men die after searching for Sasquatch in Washington forest  WHIO

SPD investigating incident where local resident’s dog was shot, killed at Seattle cemetery  MyNorthwest

The widow of hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, who was killed alongside his brother when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver, has given birth to their son.

Aviation safety analysts said they expect officials investigating the crash, which killed 179 people, to look into the location and composition of a structure housing an antenna.

Will David Montgomery play against the San Francisco 49ers tonight? Latest injury update on Detroit Lions  The Times of India

Animal cruelty investigation underway after dead dogs found dumped in Washington  KATU

Investigation into how the Germany Christmas market attack was allowed to happen descends into bickering and finger-pointing. The post Police Were Warned of Gaps in Christmas Market Security Weeks Before Attack, Says Leaked Email appeared first on Breitbart.

She won two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination for her role on the show. She also earned a Tony Award for best actress in the play “Broadway Bound.”

The U.S. is sending investigators to South Korea to probe the deadly plane crash that killed 179 people as officials comb through over 600 body parts.

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro and Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson got into a skirmish toward the end of their matchup on Sunday night.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Richard Haas, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, who reflects on his time serving in the Pentagon under President Jimmy Carter, who has died at age 100.

2 men found dead after searching for Sasquatch in Washington state forest, authorities say  Detroit Free Press

Fact Check: Benefits for soldiers serving in Israeli military not included in US spending bill  Reuters.com

Aviation consultant Mike Boyd speculated that multiple issues could have been at play in the deadly plane crash that killed nearly all passengers on board in South Korea.

Plus, why coffee prices are soaring.

A Louisiana hunter was cited for two violations after accidentally shooting another hunter, who he mistook for a deer, while they were both on the same "small" property.

Charles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died. He was 83. The post Charles Shyer, ‘Father of the Bride’ and ‘Baby Boom’ Filmmaker, Dies at 83 appeared first on Breitbart.

Authorities in South Korea were working on Monday to confirm the identities of more than three dozen of the 179 passengers who were killed when a Jeju Air plane crashed.

Crime was a talking point on the presidential campaign trail. But after a spike during the pandemic, murders have been dropping steadily, including in big cities like Chicago and San Francisco.

An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.

Colleges and universities in the United States could be facing a crisis as they struggle to meet enrollment numbers due to increase in tuition costs, declining birthrates and the rise of alternate career paths.

In one week there were more than a thousand North Koreans casualties in the fight with Russia against Ukraine. U.S. officials say they are sent into battle with little equipment or preparation.

Kentucky lawmakers will reportedly consider legislation directly connecting parents to the gun crimes of their children.

U.S. Army leads professional military exchange in the Central African Republic  United States Army

Elon Musk speculates on OpenAI whistleblower's cause of death as mother demands FBI probe  San Francisco Chronicle

Elon Musk speculates on OpenAI whistleblower’s cause of death as mother demands FBI probe  San Francisco Chronicle

Woman pleads for justice after she says dog was shot, killed at Seattle cemetary  KIRO Seattle

Woman pleads for justice after she says dog was shot, killed at Seattle cemetery  KIRO Seattle

Seattle police searching for woman after unprovoked stabbing in downtown Seattle  KIRO Seattle

Chris Rodriguez Jr. hits the hurdle button to get Commanders into red zone in OT  NFL.com

Why South Korea Should Go Nuclear: The Bomb Is the Best Way to Contain the Threat From the North  Foreign Affairs Magazine

"It's just going going to bring us closer together," he said. The post Derrick White said the Celtics are in the ‘toughest stretch’ since he’s been on the team appeared first on Boston.com.

Suchir Balaji: Vigil held for OpenAI whistleblower found dead in San Francisco apartment; parents hire private investigator  ABC7 Bay Area

Officials said on Friday that Boston's homicide rate is at 24 for the year, compared to last year’s 37 homicides. The post ‘The city has never been safer’: Boston records lowest murder rate since 1957, officials announce appeared first on Boston.com.

Surveillance video captures man shooting at Maserati near Aurora Avenue in Seattle  KOMO News

Spirit burns brightly at Bill Graham Menorah Day in S.F.’s Union Square  San Francisco Chronicle

Live updates: Jimmy Carter’s death prompts condolences, praise around the world  The Washington Post

Gal Gadot revealed she was diagnosed with a "massive blood clot" on her brain while eight months pregnant with her daughter, who was born after emergency surgery.

Jay Leno addressed rumors he suffered ghastly facial bruising and was beaten up by the mob over an unpaid gambling debt while appearing on Bill Maher's podcast.

‘Man possessed’ Jaden Schwartz fueled memorable Kraken rally in Vancouver  The Seattle Times

The storms during busy holiday travels caused some treacherous road conditions along with delays or cancellations at some of the busiest U.S. airports. The post 4 killed in a storm system that spawned tornadoes across the southern US appeared first on Boston.com.

"The guy is a competitor." The post Rick Carlisle sheds light on what makes Kristaps Porzingis a ‘tough guy’ despite his injury history appeared first on Boston.com.

Jimmy Carter remembered as statesman and humanitarian as world leaders respond to his death at 100  CBS News

Arctic Survival: YouTuber on How to Rough It Without Tent in Alaska Winter  Newsweek

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100, according to reports. Carter had been living in hospice at his home since February 2023.

Jimmy Carter was a former one-term governor from Georgia, almost unknown nationally, when he broke through in Iowa and New Hampshire early in 1976 and rode that momentum all the way to Washington.

Ciara Sullivan, 30, worked as an emergency management specialist for FEMA and previously served as a 911 dispatcher in Shrewsbury. The post Community rallies around Rutland firefighter after wife, newborn twins die appeared first on Boston.com.

Members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle are paying tribute to late former President Jimmy Carter.

Public asked for help identifying woman found dead in San Francisco Tenderloin District  CBS San Francisco

Two Oregon men dead of exposure in Washington woods after hunt for Sasquatch  New York Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers Trade Former Ohio State Point Guard D’Angelo Russell to Brooklyn Nets | Eleven Warriors  Eleven Warriors

US sends investigators to help establish cause of South Korea plane crash  The Guardian

Controversial red dye found in candy, drinks and snacks could soon be banned  The Washington Post

Israeli midwife Erga Froman talked to FOX News about how the October 7 Hamas terror attack took her from being an individual who had never fired a gun to one who carries a gun daily for self-defense.  The post Israeli Midwife Says October 7 Attack Convinced Her to Carry a Gun Daily appeared first on Breitbart.

Two survive and 179 are killed in a South Korean plane crash, the year’s deadliest  The Washington Post

Two Portland, Oregon, men who went into the Washington state wilderness to look for "Sasquatch" were discovered dead after failing to return home on Christmas Eve, police said. The post Police: 2 Men Searching for ‘Sasquatch’ Found Dead in Washington Wilderness appeared first on Breitbart.

King County prosecution of graffiti taggers should help deter vandals | Editorial  The Seattle Times

Nate Bargatze Breaks Down ‘Washington’s Dream’ & Having To Fight For The Sketch After It Bombed During ‘SNL’ Table Read  Deadline

When Syria's dictatorship fell in early December, celebrations broke out around the world - including nearly 6,000 miles away, in Toledo, Ohio. That's where Mohammed al-Refai, a refugee from Syria, lives now. NPR has followed his story for nearly a decade.In 2015, millions of Syrians fled the civil war in their country. al-Refai got a visa to come to the U.S. His parents and siblings, who fled to Jordan, did not. So, he moved on his own to Toledo, where built a new life for himself. He long dreamed of visiting his family and maybe, one day, returning to Syria.With the Syrian civil war now over, we talked to al-Refai about what comes next. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

The year's box office numbers were down, due to the residual effects of actors' and writers' strikes, but quality wasn't dimmed. Bob Mondello's list of the 10 best movies of the year overflows.

Will Ferrell dresses as Buddy from 'Elf' at Los Angeles Kings game: See the photos  AOL

Families celebrate Kwanzaa, and heritage, at the Anacostia Community Museum  The Washington Post

Christmas Eve Avalanche on Mount Washington captured on video. Take a look  Seacoastonline.com

NPR senior producer Lauren Magaki read a LOT of romance novels this past year. She shares her recommendations from our Books We Love list. She loves love.

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of New Year’s novelties, highway history and musical milestones.

Nearly a quarter century after its founding, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is gearing up to launch an orbital rocket for the first time — and finally enter the competitive launch industry that is currently dominated by SpaceX.  Company executives have maintained that they are planning to launch the towering rocket, called New Glenn, before the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Censorship or Security Measure? TikTok Ban Pits Civil Liberties Groups Against US Officials  Law.com

AI holds huge promise for healthcare, but not just on the medical side; many startups are convinced machine learning-based systems can do a lot of good on adjacent tasks such as appointment scheduling and confirmations. Brazilian startup Carecode is among these AI believers. It’s coming out of stealth with an ambition to reduce healthcare costs […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Justin Bieber seems to be struggling with his faith amid his pal Diddy‘s legal scandal. As Perezcious readers know, ever since Sean Combs was arrested for sex trafficking and more, as well as slammed with numerous sexual assault lawsuits, people have taken a look at his friendship with the Baby pop star in a new [...] Read More... The post Justin Bieber Shares Cryptic Message About Faith & 'Healing' Amid Former Mentor Diddy’s Legal Drama appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Commanders clinch first playoff berth since 2020 with overtime win against Falcons  NFL.com

Commanders vs. Falcons live updates: With playoff spot on the line, Washington trails 17-14  The Washington Post

Falcons vs. Commanders weather updates: Heavy rain and winds possible in Washington for 'Sunday Night Football'  Sporting News

It has been a busy year in the private equity realm, with countless big-money acquisitions unfolding. The take-private space specifically has seen some sizable transactions, with private equity firms spearheading more than a dozen billion-dollar deals for public tech companies. London-headquartered Permira was a key protagonist, joining Blackstone to acquire European online classifieds group Adevinta […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

In iOS 18.2 and later, Apple's Mail app enhances email management by automatically sorting messages into distinct categories to help find emails faster.

President Carter helped lead a global health effort to eradicate the Guinea worm, a painful parasite which once infected more than 3 million people a year. Cases now number about a dozen a year.

The patient in Louisiana who was hospitalized with severe bird flu illness was found to have a mutated version of the virus. Doctors react and share their concerns.

How America lost control of the bird flu, setting the stage for another pandemic  Michigan Advance

First severe human case of bird flu in US shows 'concerning' mutation, CDC says  USA TODAY

Norovirus outbreaks surge across the US: Symptoms, risks, and prevention measures  The Economic Times

Bay Area counties stepping up outreach efforts over avian flu outbreak  CBS San Francisco