“Tom has had a tremendous amount of fun working with Fox this year, and he’s really excited about the future with Fox and his growth on their team.” The post Tom Brady’s agent says former QB intends to fulfill contract with Fox as NFL broadcaster appeared first on Boston.com.

The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

The Original Burgermaster, a Chunk of Seattle History, Is Closing After 73 Years  Eater Seattle

Another Starbucks is closing in downtown S.F. Neighbors want to know why  San Francisco Chronicle

Sullivan Recognizes Longtime Staff Member Kathlene Rowell as “Alaskan of the Week”  Senator Dan Sullivan

Record enrollment in affordable healthcare reported in Washington state  mybellinghamnow.com

The Van Gogh exhibit there is in its final weekend at the National Gallery in London. It's staying open 24 hours to give everyone a chance to come see it. So far, almost 280,000 visitors have come.

Aggies To Participate In 60th Presidential Inauguration In Washington, D.C.  Texas A&M University Today

Brian Benjamin had been accused of funneling state money to a real estate developer in exchange for campaign contributions. A key witness in the case has died.

Oregon State MBB Hope To Follow Up Gonzaga Win At San Francisco Saturday Night  Sports Illustrated

USA Today declares SF Chinatown eatery among best new restaurants in US  SFGATE

Markenzy Lapointe, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, leaves post  CBS News

The Detroit Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. If they win Saturday against the Washington Commanders they'll be one step closer. Long-suffering Lions fans have waited decades for this moment.

Charging Ahead: Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Future Is Here! This State is Upgrading Its Roadways  Qhubo

Teddi Mellencamp has been feeling a “constant ache” since breaking up with her husband Edwin Arroyave a split which, we’ll remind you, followed her own affair with her married horse trainer! During a new episode of her Diamonds in the Rough podcast, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum opened up to guest psychotherapist Dr. [...] Read More... The post Teddi Mellencamp Cries About 'Constant Ache' Of Loneliness... After Getting Divorced Because SHE Cheated! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Seattle Mariners Reveal Coaching Staffs For Dominican, Arizona League Teams  Sports Illustrated

National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska  Alaska Public Media News

He surfaces! Justin Baldoni was seen for the first time since he was first accused of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against Blake Lively amid their It Ends With Us feud. As Perezcious readers know, he’s since hit back with two lawsuits, one against The New York Times and one against Blake, Ryan Reynolds, and [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Speaks Out During First Sighting Since <i>It Ends With Us</i> Legal Drama Began! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

US Department of Commerce Issues Interim Final Rule Designed to Protect American AI  Mayer Brown

What to know about Trump’s indoor inauguration if you’re planning to travel to Washington  PBS NewsHour

San Francisco Giants Have Two Substantial Opportunities to Strengthen Their Offseason  Sports Illustrated

Trump's inauguration will be moving indoors Monday due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.

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

Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett among 6 Seahawks listed in top 100 cut candidates  Field Gulls

Enjoy Snowy Days and Starry Nights at This Winter Cabin Airbnb in Alaska  Only In Your State

The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.

Where will it snow in the US? See where the polar vortex is set to make an icy impact  USA TODAY

Joint Statement by Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield  United States Mission to the United Nations

The Biden Administration announced the next batch of 15 prescription drugs that will be included in price negotiations with companies — with the aim of lowering costs for people covered by Medicare.

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in the Bay Area for Winter 2025  Eater SF

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents and a major reason why auto insurance premiums are expected to increase in 2025. For commercial fleets, that’s a nightmare. But for California-based startup Netradyne, it’s a tailwind.  Netradyne provides fleet owners, including big names like Amazon, with AI-enabled dashcams that collect vehicle data […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump DHS secretary nominee Kristi Noem told GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno in her confirmation hearing that she believes Laken Riley would be alive if she had been leading DHS.

All month, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark. This weekend, Venus and Saturn get especially cozy.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey vowed to increase affordability, improve transportation, and change the state's shelter system. The post 3 major takeaways from Healey’s 2025 State of the Commonwealth address appeared first on Boston.com.

Dean Preston, now out of office, wants to launch a progressive media outlet to push his politics  San Francisco Chronicle

Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan  Alaska Business

New step to protect areas of Arctic Alaska as Trump’s oil agenda nears – Eye on the Arctic  Eye on the Arctic

Fox News Digital finished 2024 as the top news brand among multiplatform views and minutes while seeing yearly growth across all metrics, according to Comscore.

Western Washington group scrambles to admit refugees before Trump’s inauguration  Oregon Public Broadcasting

Indiana National Guard soldiers deploy to Washington, D.C. to support 60th U.S. presidential inauguration  21 Alive News

President Joe Biden on Friday made the bizarre proclamation that the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution was ratified by 38 states to become part of the U.S. Constitution, an announcement that is legally dead wrong and a disgraceful disservice to the country and the rule of law. The post Joe Biden Falsely Declares States Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to Constitution appeared first on Breitbart.

Read.cv, a social media platform for professionals that competed with LinkedIn, has been acquired by AI-powered search engine Perplexity. As part of the deal, Read.cv will begin to wind down operations today. Users will be able to export their data, including their profiles, posts, and messages, until May 16. “We’ve long admired Perplexity and believe […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Northeast Braces for Snow As Frigid Air Settles Across Most of the U.S.  The New York Times

The DOGE caucus on Thursday discussed strategic ways to address as much government waste as possible.

Seattle Seahawks Conducting 2nd Interview With Vikings Assistant For OC Vacancy  Sports Illustrated

Former President Obama wished his wife, Michelle Obama, a happy birthday on Friday. Michelle has remained out of the spotlight in recent weeks.

News | JPMorgan to expand San Francisco office as it calls workers back  CoStar Group

The CDC announced on Thursday its recommendation to test hospitalized influenza A patients more quickly and thoroughly to distinguish between seasonal flu and bird flu.

Trump’s inauguration will be held inside. What to know if you’re traveling to Washington  WRIC ABC 8News

San Francisco Department of Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax announces resignation  ABC7 Bay Area

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kentucky Gov. Andrew Beshear will be speaking at Davos about economic opportunity, while Sanders will also address Big Tech.

What to know about Seattle's People's March expected to draw thousands  The Seattle Times

Justin Baldoni mentioned Taylor Swift in his heated legal battle with "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively. The actor claimed Lively pressured him using Swift's friendship.

The hottest ticket for this weekend's NFL divisional round matchups will be played on the coldest field when the Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens Sunday night.

Here are the priorities readers want him to focus on in his second term. The post ‘Our biggest problem right now’: Here’s what Donald Trump should prioritize in his first 100 days appeared first on Boston.com.

Bluesky on Friday published its moderation report for the past year, noting the sizable growth the social network experienced in 2024 and how that affected its Trust & Safety team’s workload. It also noted that the largest number of reports came from users reporting accounts or posts for harassment, trolling, or intolerance — an issue […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Western Washington groups scramble to admit refugees before Trump’s inauguration  KUOW News and Information

United States, Canada Governments Call on IOC to Allow Haudenosaunee Lacrosse Into 2028 Olympics  insidelacrosse.com

President-elect Donald Trump is planning to immediately shake up the State Department by moving new officials into top roles.

Outgoing Israeli envoy in Washington to be honored in Senate resolution  The Times of Israel

CNN found liable for defaming security contractor in Afghanistan story  The Washington Post

Kat Dennings has been through a lot to get where she is now. Related: What Justin Baldoni Says Ryan Reynolds Yelled At Him For ‘Fat-Shaming’ Blake Lively In a new interview with People, ahead of the premiere of her upcoming show Shifting Gears, she got candid about how different things are in the entertainment industry [...] Read More... The post Kat Dennings Remembers Casting Directors Calling Her ‘Fat’ At 12 Years Old! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Friday on ABC's "The View," Joy Behar told her co-hosts that the 2024 presidential election was "not normal" and President-elect Donald Trump was not a normal person. The post Behar: 2024 Was ‘Not a Normal Election,’ Trump Is ‘Not a Normal Person’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Meta, Apple, Google and other tech companies have been named in a letter penned by Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of cozying up to President-elect Trump.

Two bills could make it easier for people in Washington state custody to vote, politically organize  Northwest Public Broadcasting

To commemorate President-elect Trump's inauguration in D.C., the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued a commemorative farecard at select Metro locations.

The Most Anticipated Restaurant and Bar Openings in Seattle for Winter 2025  Eater Seattle

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD), President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, at her confirmation hearing Friday. The post Thune Introduces Noem at Confirmation Hearing, Gives Ringing Endorsement appeared first on Breitbart.

"He's doing amazing, and I'm just glad that he's the captain of this franchise.” The post Patrice Bergeron gives vote of confidence for Brad Marchand’s captaincy amid trying Bruins season appeared first on Boston.com.

Jessica Simpson knew in her heart she had to leave Eric Johnson. As Perezcious readers know, the singer confirmed she and the former football player are going their separate ways following months of rumors. Although Jessica did not say why their decade-long marriage is over, sources spilled the tea and claimed the pair had been [...] Read More... The post Jessica Simpson’s Marital Issues With Eric Johnson ‘Felt Suffocating’ & Impacted Her ‘Well-Being’! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Is Boston ready for another Big Dig? The post MassDOT hasn’t ruled out replacing the Tobin with a tunnel. What do you think? appeared first on Boston.com.

President Biden's official X account posted a tweet that seemed to attempt to "declare" the Equal Rights Amendment the 28th amendment to the US Constitution.

E&E News: Feds crack open Alaska park to mining, fueling fears for beluga, brown bear  POLITICO Pro

Feds crack open Alaska park to mining, fueling fears for beluga, brown bear  E&E News

‘Sucks': Trump supporters visiting DC for inauguration miffed over cold weather changes  NBC Washington

‘Sucks': Trump supporters visiting DC for inauguration miffed over cold-weather changes  NBC Washington

A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the low voltage power grid.

Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions Divisional Round Playoff game: How to watch, kickoff time and more  Yahoo Sports

In making his announcement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he wanted a "workhorse" in the U.S. senate who would focus on Ohio as well as the rest of the country.

Lawmakers, parents, privacy groups and legal experts had mixed reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a federal law banning TikTok Friday.

Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) has introduced legislation to authorize the president to suspend all aid to Honduras in response to its threat to shut down the U.S.'s military base in the country if President-elect Donald Trump enforces mass deportations of illegal Honduran migrants. The post Exclusive: Rep. Andy Ogles’ Bill Would Authorize Trump to End Aid to Honduras if ‘Marxist’ President Closes U.S. Military Base appeared first on Breitbart.

The SF Giants have a big lesson to learn from the Brewers and Bob Uecker  SFGATE

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem told lawmakers that she intends to end the use of the CBP One on the first day the Trump administration.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

Coldest inauguration forecast since Reagan’s in 1985 forces Trump’s indoors  The Washington Post

Washington Spirit Acquires Additional International Roster Slot in Trade with Orlando Pride  Washington Spirit

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is tapped to fill JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio  The Washington Post

Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong after the F.B.I. raided her home.

Oregon, Washington see drastic drought improvement, but more rain, snow needed for full recovery  KOIN.com

Live updates: Trump’s inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold in Washington  The Washington Post

Global Alliances Standing Firm: Reflections From a Final Diplomatic Visit  Department of State

President-elect Trump's inauguration will now take place inside the U.S. Capitol due to cold weather forecast for Monday, the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in January 1985.

A great predator is slipping through a hidden passage into the rivers and lakes of Alaska  BBC Discover Wildlife

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US imposes sanctions on Yemeni financial institution in action against Houthis  Reuters

The red-tailed hawk was alert and conscious when transferred to a cage, Massachusetts State Police said in a statement. The post Hawk rescued from SUV’s grill after collision in Chelmsford, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week’s newsletter is about startups, but it is also about Big Tech companies expanding their reach, both through acquisitions and through investments. Most interesting startup stories […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

City to open to Washington Park Family Center as warming center next week  WRTV Indianapolis

A Connecticut high school teacher has been arrested for running an extensive online scam using computer equipment belonging to the public school system, police said. The post Police: Connecticut Teacher Ran Online Car Scam Through School Computers appeared first on Breitbart.

A novel approach to integrating Cambridge schools has fallen well short of its goal. The post Cambridge tried to get better racial and economic diversity among students. Now it has one of the most segregated schools in the state. appeared first on Boston.com.

Lawyers on both sides delivered impassioned closing arguments on Thursday as Zachary Young’s high-profile defamation lawsuit against CNN heads to the jury.

Teachers' union conference at Captain Cook Hotel has this one woke feature that just showed up  Must Read Alaska

Supervisor Chuck Washington Shares Solution for Thousand Palms’ Party House Problem  NBC Palm Springs

House Republicans are pushing a bill to limit junk food purchases via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Is it legal for a child to get a tattoo in Washington? Here is what state law says  Tacoma News Tribune

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market

After two animals died of bird flu in Chicago, the Lincoln Park Zoo’s bird house will be closed for the near future.

Whoa! Ryan Reynolds is clearly unbothered by Justin Baldoni‘s $400 million countersuit. Despite Blake Lively‘s legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star/director, her husband is making HUGE financial moves. Guess he’s not worried about having to pay those $400 million in damages! Ryan just became one of several celebs who acquired a stake in [...] Read More... The post Ryan Reynolds' Latest Move Proves He's Not Sweating Over Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Lawsuit appeared first on Perez Hilton.

An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.

The jury decision came after a two-week trial where lawyers for the contractor argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegal activity.

Terreno Realty Corporation Sells Property in South San Francisco, CA for $8.0 Million  Business Wire

Terreno Realty Sells South San Francisco Industrial Property for $8M, Nets 27% Gain  StockTitan

A group of ATM thieves known as the "Midnight Smashers" is terrorizing small businesses in New York City, owners say, as they plead for a break in the case.

Massachusetts' overcrowded shelter system has allowed immigrants to enter without vetting and keep taxpayers out in the cold, a former director says.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who is slated to join the U.S. Senate, called for auditing the Federal Reserve, pledged to oppose government spending, and indicated she will advocate for border security.

Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet later Friday, and then the government to approve the long-awaited hostage deal. The post Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags appeared first on Boston.com.

The Indiana Fever will have their own $78 million practice center before the start of the 2027 season, team owners announced in a statement Thursday.

During an interview with Bloomberg aired on Thursday’s “Balance of Power,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein stated that “strong demand” did help cause inflation and he accepts that the upward pressure on prices from COVID stimulus The post White House: Demand Helped Cause Inflation, But Price Pressure from Stimulus Was Worth Growth appeared first on Breitbart.

Dominican infielder Kendry Martinez agrees to $2.5 million deal with Seattle Mariners  KIRO Seattle

Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are being targeted in a $400 million defamation suit by Justin Baldoni, Lively’s co-star on bleak romance “It Ends With Us” — the latest caustic twist in the legal battle engulfing the film. The post Director Justin Baldoni Sues Hollywood Power Couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 Million appeared first on Breitbart.

Alaska nonprofit posits new trail connecting Nenana and Fairbanks as state division updates 24-year-old forest plan  KUAC

An internal document from Immigration and Customs Enforcement concludes it would be "impossible" for it to enforce the Laken Riley Act without significantly more resources.

After two years of relatively muted investment activity, it seems that VCs are starting to pour capital into startups at pandemic-era levels once again. But a closer look shows that they aren’t really. In the fourth quarter of last year, investors funneled $74.6 billion into U.S. startups, a substantial increase from the average of $42 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

After two years of relatively muted investment activity, it seems that VCs are starting to pour capital into startups at pandemic-era levels once again. But a closer look shows that they aren’t really. In the fourth quarter of last year, investors funneled $74.6 billion into U.S. startups, a substantial increase from the average of $42 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

DOE Announces $1.66 Billion Loan Guarantee to Plug Power to Produce and Liquify Clean Hydrogen Fuel  Energy.gov

Seattle invests $108 million to build hundreds of affordable homes across the city  KING5.com

Canadian Fintech Bench had over $65 million in debt but less than $3 million in cash, documents reveal. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Billionaire Tom Steyer plans $4 million S.F. cliffside mansion with an ADU  San Francisco Chronicle

San Mateo County power outage affecting tens of thousands of PG&E customers  CBS News

Perdue Farms and JBS have settled with the Labor Department after relying on migrant children to do dangerous work in their slaughterhouses. Most of the money will be used to help the children.

75 Los Angeles fire trucks wait for repairs as wildfires rage — while city spends $1.3B on the homeless  New York Post

Hino Motors will plead guilty to submitting false emissions data to regulators for more than 100,000 heavy-duty trucks. The company will pay an array of fines, and fix some affected vehicles for free.

OMFG!!!! Let’s go!!!!!!! Justin Baldoni… [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively! AND Ryan Reynolds! For $400 million!! He Alleges That They: appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Mayor Adams unveils $115 billion budget, despite uncertainty from Washington  Gothamist

City of Seattle announces $108 million investment in affordable housing  Mayor Bruce Harrell

JPMorgan expands its S.F. office presence with new lease in the Financial District  San Francisco Chronicle

Over the past two years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated public attention. This year signals the beginning of a new phase: the rise of AI agents.

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question  Reuters

Giants predicted to land projected $63 million starter if Dodgers land Roki Sasaki  Sporting News

A pair of Republicans are introducing legislation that would offer service members who were fired over the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate a chance to get their jobs back and receive backpay.

Alaska officials preparing geothermal lease sale at Cook Inlet volcano  Alaska Beacon

‘Real World: Seattle’ crib Pier 70 sells for $11M, buyers nab AI tenant  The Seattle Times

49ers could cut ties with breakout star over 'too hefty' $5 million price tag  Sporting News

Billionaires And Celebrities Pledge Aid To Los Angeles Fire Victims—As Netflix, Wonderful Company Promise $10 Million  Forbes

"Trump was the first president in modern times to recognize the need to change our trade policy and stand up for American workers," Besset will say. The post Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors appeared first on Breitbart.

Longtime S.F. resident makes surprise bequest: $3.6 million for park benches  San Francisco Chronicle

US announces nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states  Reuters

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador, Rep Elise Stefanik, R-NY., has the ability to make a big change at the world body if she takes a serious look at US funding to the world body.

It turns out that $1.8 billion wasn’t just sitting in a bank account in South Carolina waiting to be spent

David Smerling was arrested Tuesday on a charge of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling at least $2.5 million from three Massachusetts companies. The post Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming ‘addiction to prostitutes’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Los Angeles Rams star rookie Jared Verse says he "hates" Philadelphia Eagles fans, ahead the Rams playoff matchup against the Eagles on Sunday.

Washington (WIAA) high school girls basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Live at 6:45: Metro Sports broadcasts Sioux Falls Washington vs. Jefferson boys basketball game  Dakota News Now

Authorities in Detroit are cracking down on parking lot owners who are gouging consumers by charging as much as $900 and $1,000 ahead of the Lions divisional round playoff game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. The post Detroit Cracks Down on Parking Lot Owners Looking to Charge $1,000 During Lions Playoff Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Blake Lively may be rethinking her Game of Thrones comparison right about now… In Justin Baldoni‘s countersuit against his It Ends With Us co-star, he included a text message in which the Gossip Girl alum boasted about her supportive husband Ryan Reynolds and bestie Taylor Swift, who stuck up for her version of the rooftop [...] Read More... The post Blake Lively BLASTED By <i>Game Of Thrones</i> Fans Who Point Out Major Flaw In That Text To Justin Baldoni! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Jayden Daniels is the Hail Mary Washington, D.C. football fans prayed for  Andscape

It's customary not to give the opposing team bulletin board material before payoff games, but Rams rookie Jared Verse is breaking that tradition. The post Rams’ Jared Verse Says He ‘Hates Eagles Fans,’ Cannot Stand Seeing Green and White appeared first on Breitbart.

Iconic horror author and far-left activist Stephen King is calling for the Academy Awards to be cancelled amid the wildfires still raging through the Los Angeles area. The post Stephen King Calls for Cancellation of Oscars: ‘Wearing Fancy Clothes While L.A. Burns’ appeared first on Breitbart.

A Green Bay Packers fan is facing scrutiny online after a video of his fiancée getting berated by a Philadelphia Eagles fan during Sunday's playoff game went viral on social media.

A Green Bay Packers fan is facing scrutiny online after a video of his fiancée getting berated by a Philadelphia Eagles fan during Sunday's playoff game went viral on social media.

Just how much of an impact has Taylor Swift had on growing the Kansas City Chiefs‘ already massive fanbase?! Way more than you probably realized! So much, in fact, that the Chiefs’ ownership group is actually documenting the team’s growth in various ways — and now they have the cold, hard data to back it up! Yep, [...] Read More... The post The Taylor Swift Effect! Here's Exactly How HUGE Of An Impact She's Had On Growing Chiefs' Fanbase! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

All five of them play for Notre Dame. The post 5 Mass. players to watch in college football’s national championship game appeared first on Boston.com.

This year's national championship game features the two most outwardly faithful teams in college football, and, according to Notre Dame's QB Riley Leonard, that's just how God planned it. The post How Christian Athletes at Notre Dame and Ohio State Relied on Faith to Rise to the National Championship Game appeared first on Breitbart.

The Australian Open's animated tennis livestreams are making a splash. U.S. leagues have used similar technology to put Simpsons on the football field and superheroes on ice skates.

World Cup 2026: Seattle partners with nine communities to set up local fan zones  Soccer America

Dimond’s Eleasha Sapon named Gatorade Alaska Volleyball Player of the Year  Anchorage Daily News

A young college basketball fan delayed a game between Radford and Gardner-Webb Wednesday night when he stormed the court with just over a minute remaining.

A young college basketball fan delayed a game between Radford and Gardner-Webb Wednesday night when he stormed the court with just over a minute remaining.

Seattle Scores provides free poetry and soccer programs for elementary students  KING5.com

Watch Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Report: Former Texas WR leaves Washington just weeks after transferring  KVUE.com

The Philadelphia Eagles fan seen on a viral video hurling vicious, abusive comments at a female Green Bay Packers fan is defending himself after being fired from his “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) job. The Philly fan, who used the The post Eagles Fan Who Directed Vile Rant Aimed at Female Packers Fan Speaks Out After Losing DEI Job appeared first on Breitbart.

American tennis pro Danielle Collins didn't let the heckling crowd at the Australian Open get the best of her during her second-round victory on Tuesday.

FOX Sports and LIV Golf announced on Thursday that LIV Golf will air the 2025 season on the network with some rounds on FOX Business and FS2.

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

Jack Hoffman, the Nebraska superfan who went viral for a touchdown during a spring game, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 19.

UFC star Conor McGregor was sued Tuesday over sexual assault allegations that allegedly took place during an NBA Finals game in Miami in 2023.

Fans rally around celebrated San Francisco filmmaker after cancer diagnosis  SFGATE

Purdue basketball vs. Washington player ratings: Caleb Furst posts career night  Journal & Courier

Washington Huskies vs. Purdue Boilermakers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Former walk-on Caden Davis' Ohio State-related social media content has garnered considerable attention, but he will not in a Buckeyes uniform during the national title game.

Social media celebrated the firing of Eagles fan Ryan Caldwell after footage of him berating a woman went viral and questioned his apology.

Studio Tours, Surreal Fantasies and, Yes, Foam at SF Art Week (Jan. 18-26)  7x7

Child care subsidies in Washington could be impacted as state faces budget gap  Northwest Public Broadcasting

Biden Administration Hits Disgraceful Milestone: 70th Order or Action Targeting Alaska  Senator Dan Sullivan

Days before Donald Trump takes office with the promise of mass deportation, immigrants are bracing for Trump's first actions, including staying away from going to work, while immigrant advocacy organizations have launched "know your rights" campaigns across the country.

S.F. police arrest man suspected of stealing $28,000 worth of bikes from Richmond District home  San Francisco Chronicle

Colorado's Marshall Fire victims reach out to Los Angeles, offering advice and hope  CBS News

WATCH: Los Angeles officials warn against insurance fraud in aftermath of destructive fires  PBS NewsHour

15 Fashion and Beauty Brands Supporting Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Efforts  Who What Wear

After years of flooding and two presidential administrations, homeowners in Shiloh say they are still waiting for state and federal agencies to make them whole.

"Though this weekend is a profound and painful contradiction with the imminent inauguration of the former occupant of the White House on Monday, I still cling to the discipline of hope.” The post Pressley, civil rights advocates gather in Boston to tout ‘Community Over Chaos’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Staying warm in winter – Accessing firewood permits on state land near you  akfireinfo.com

DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation  Alaska Business

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are showing just how “grateful” they are for the first responders of the Los Angeles fires! On Thursday, the newly engaged couple took to their respective Instagram Stories to share photos of them serving food to first responders. They managed to gather a ton of food donations for the hard-working [...] Read More... The post Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Serve First Responders Meals Amid LA Fires: 'Grateful For These Individuals' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Debris streaking across the Caribbean appeared to cause confusion and delays.

Live updates: 31 LA wildfires missing persons cases under investigation, sheriff says  NBC Los Angeles

Man accused of stealing $28K in bicycles in San Francisco home burglary  CBS News

Los Angeles First Responders Use Rally Defender in Wildfire Relief Duties  Yahoo Autos

Demarcus Ware told Fox News Digital he's open to joining the Cowboys coaching staff, and suggests he would make Micah Parsons stop doing an in-season podcast.

Chloe Garcia, who is seven months pregnant, and her family recently lost their Altadena, California, home in the Eaton Fire.

A southern California town with a large migrant population is considering a resolution that would assist federal immigration authorities "to the maximum legal extent permissible."

Live Updates: Supreme Court Backs Law Requiring TikTok to Be Sold or Banned  The New York Times

Calls for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief Kristin Crowley to retire are heating up after her handling of the fires that have devastated communities and killed numerous people. The post ‘LAFD Must Be Rebuilt’: L.A. Officials Tell Chief Crowley to Retire After Wildfire Mismanagement appeared first on Breitbart.

Tori Spelling didn’t have much time to figure out and collect what was most important to her in the entire world. In the newest episode of her misSPELLING podcast, the 51-year-old actress detailed what exactly went down when she had to evacuate her Woodland Hills rental as the LA wildfires approached her neighborhood. ICYMI, last [...] Read More... The post Hoarder Tori Spelling Had MINUTES To Choose What To Take As Family Fled From LA Fires -- Here's What She Realized! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

US Department of Labor awards $46.5M in grants to help young people in communities affected by violence, poverty find opportunities to succeed  US Department of Labor

A Florida jury has found far-left CNN guilty of defaming Navy veteran Zachary Young back in November of 2021. The post Nolte: Jury Finds CNN Guilty of Defamation, Awards $5 Million Plus Punitive Damages appeared first on Breitbart.

New hazards continue to threaten Los Angeles communities as wildfire recovery efforts continue  Fox News

SFPD Arrests Residential Burglary Suspect and Recover Stockpile of Stolen Bicycles and Parts 25-007  San Francisco Police Department

Seattle cop fired for hitting, killing woman in crosswalk appealing his termination  MyNorthwest

Alleged stolen truck driver exists vehicle, ducks into DTLA building after police following  CBS Los Angeles

Taylor Swift Mourns “Loss and Destruction” Amid Devastating Los Angeles Fires - E! Online  E! NEWS

“Million Dollar Listing" star Josh Altman tells Fox News Digital how the Los Angeles fires have affected residents of the Southern California town.

The Weeknd Joins Billionaires And Celebrities Donating To Los Angeles Fire Victims  Forbes

The lineup also includes Joni Mitchell, Pink, Rod Stewart, Gwen Stefani, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Gracie Abrams, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and Tate McRae, among others. The post Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish all slated for FireAid benefit concert appeared first on Boston.com.

The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.

The Jan. 30 event will stream live and raise money for those impacted by the wildfires.

'So honored': Washington first grade teacher surprised with national award, $25,000 prize  Peoria Journal Star

Dr. Derrick Todd allegedly sexually assaulted patients under the guise of legitimate medical exams, prosecutors said. The post Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults appeared first on Boston.com.

Fire at Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County reignites, forces evacuations, road closures  ABC7 Bay Area

The gripping story of how Oreo the dog was rescued from the L.A. fires  The Washington Post

How San Francisco Giants Plan to Compete for Elite Free Agents Moving Forward  Sports Illustrated

Over 600 felony arrests by SFPD’s Citywide Plainclothes Team in 2024 25-006  San Francisco Police Department

The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to investigate what went wrong on their respective mega-rocket test flights this week. The regulator said both companies must perform what’s known as a “mishap investigation.” These probes involve the companies and the FAA working together to understand what went wrong, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Television personality Kelly Osbourne accused some celebrities of using the California fires as a "photo op" in a scathing rant shared on social media.

Remember the so-called “wedding of the century” in Paris? The event a year or so back that purportedly cost a whopping $59 million?! The good news? The bride is now pregnant!! The bad news? The groom to whom she said “I do” is facing the very real possibility of spending the rest of his life [...] Read More... The post Bride From $59 Million 'Wedding Of The Century' Is Pregnant... As Groom Possibly Faces LIFE In Prison! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Nebraska is one of the top meat producers in the U.S. It also has one of the worst labor shortages. The incoming Trump administration has promised mass deportations on an unprecedented scale. We asked Nebraskans what that could mean.

TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it’s time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives.  The law gives TikTok parent company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alethea Duncan has been reassigned after she told the public the New Orleans attack was "not an act of terror," sources tell Fox News.

What started as “the dance app” spawned countless memes, launched lucrative careers and shaped entire industries. Here’s how it got here.

Siskiyou County Sheriff takes stand on illegal marijuana industry in Washington, D.C.  Action News Now

Supreme Court Rules on Potential TikTok Ban: Live Updates and What’s Next  The New York Times

Family of student pilot who died in plane crash seeks $27M from Hillsboro flight school, Alaska Airlines  OregonLive

Some TikTok users broke down in tears and engaged in profanity-laced rants after the Supreme Court upheld a law to ban the social media app if it is not sold.

Four generations of the same family lost their homes in Los Angeles wildfires  New York Post

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shoppers.

There's a new ranking of the most dangerous stadiums in the NFL, and a shocker tops the list. The post Survey Reveals the Most Dangerous NFL Stadiums, and a Shocker Tops the List appeared first on Breitbart.

Plowright brought stage and screen characters to vibrant life for more than six decades in such works as A Taste of Honey, Tea with Mussolini and Enchanted April.

A Texas truck driver is facing jailtime after being charged with the deaths of 53 illegal aliens after transporting them in poor conditions resulting in death.

Zachary Young alleged CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the country in 2021.

Zachary Young alleged CNN smeared him by implying he illegally profited when helping people flee Afghanistan on the "black market" during the Biden administration's military withdrawal from the country in 2021.

Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington Delegation Support Major Disaster Declaration for Communities Affected by November ‘Bomb Cyclone’  Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

A team of engineers at the California Institute of Technology, working with colleagues from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Princeton University, has developed what they have named polycatenated architected materials (PAMs) that can be used as wireframe elements to create novel 3D structures with interesting properties.

Cartoonist who started out in the Bay Area arrested on child porn charges  SFGATE

Seattle cops break up downtown drug deal, arrest suspect after foot chase  MyNorthwest

NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief. The post Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers Set for Los Angeles Wildfire FireAid Benefit Concert appeared first on Breitbart.

Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years.

The theft of a PowerSchool engineer's passwords prior to the breach raises further doubts about the company's security practices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Man arrested in deadly bar shooting had said he’d ‘come back’ with gun, Alaska cops say  Sacramento Bee

Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, now a feature film, is based on a notorious Florida reform school where boys were beaten and sexually abused. Originally broadcast July 16, 2019.

American tennis star Taylor Fritz said that he is donating his Australian Open prize money to the relief funds for the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.

Western Alaska storm and southerly flow drives warmth back into the state  Alaska's News Source

California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties  Yahoo! Voices

Suspect In San Francisco Muni Bus Shooting Arraigned On Multiple Felony Charges  Patch

Lil' Kim Addresses Backlash After She Called for a 'Monsoon' to Combat Los Angeles Fires: 'What's the Issue?'  PEOPLE

Victims killed in the L.A. wildfires include father and son, world traveler, former child actor  CBS News

Instagram announced a timely update to its video feature Reels this morning, alongside the news that the Supreme Court upheld the law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. on January 19. The update, says Meta, will make it easier for users to discover the content that friends and followers are liking on the platform […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Law banning TikTok upheld by Supreme Court, app set to be banned in the U.S.  Midland Daily News

Crews make progress on LA fires as search for missing continues: Friday live updates  USA TODAY

Expert Kathryn Sorensen discusses issues with municipal water systems and why she believes that the Santa Ynez Reservoir might not have made a massive difference had it been full.

‘I feel like I failed you,’ assistant fire chief tells Pacific Palisades community  KTLA Los Angeles

As L.A. burned, some venues tried to provide laughter, drinks and normalcy  The Washington Post

The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future in the U.S.

American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is extradited from France to the U.S.  WHYY

Driver dies after truck crashes on Memorial Bridge, plunges into icy Potomac River  NBC Washington

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday  CBS News

California residents Julie, Lillian and Kelia Davies recount their evacuation from the Pacific Palisades area after the wildfires spread to their local community.

Homebuilders Warn Seattle’s Planned MFTE Changes Threaten to Kill Affordability Program  The Urbanist

Film and TV Production In L.A. Was Already Plummeting. Wildfires May Hasten the Exodus  Hollywood Reporter

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.

Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is introducing legislation that would require the secretary of state to consider making Mexican cartels and Tren de Aragua Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

A massive fire broke out at a Californian power plant early Friday morning, threatening one of the largest battery energy storage facilities in the world. The post Evacuations, Road Closures Begin as Fire Engulfs World’s Largest Battery Plant in California appeared first on Breitbart.

Stephen King wants the Oscars canceled in light of the Los Angeles wildfires  CNN

Carolina Panthers linked to Los Angeles Chargers corner as potential free agent steal  Sports Illustrated

TikTok updates: TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal  BBC.com

A major fire erupted south of San Francisco at the Moss Landing Power Plant, forcing hundreds to evacuate. So far, the fire has stayed in the facility, which stores thousands of lithium batteries.

IMF lifts US outlook, warns countries against protectionism, subsidies  Reuters

The order bans the automaker from selling consumers' information to data brokers for five years. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Mexico economy growth outlook sluggish, bracing for U.S. tariff hit: Reuters poll  Reuters Canada

Crews make progress on LA fires as winds finally subside: Friday live updates  USA TODAY

Ambassador Virginia Palmer's Remarks at the 'FIRST' NuScale Energy Exploration Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony  US Embassy in Ghana

In the wake of several high profile lawsuits involving authors suing AI companies for allegedly scraping their literary works to train large language models, The Authors Guild announced the public launch of its partnership with an AI rights licensing platform this week. Walter Isaacson, James Patterson, Susan Orlean and Viet Thanh Nguyen are among the authors in support of the endeavor.

Films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” aren’t always easy to explain, but they live on in your mind and burrow under your skin.

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

Los Angeles Film and TV Production Finishes 2024 At Historically Low Levels  Hollywood Reporter

The U.S. government has picked Nick Turley, ChatGPT's head of product, to testify in its antitrust case against Google. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Update: OpenAI officially announced this feature one week after some users reported the arrival, and then disappearance, of the new options. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. On Friday, OpenAI announced it is rolling out a new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

OpenAI says it trained a new AI model called GPT-4b micro with Retro Biosciences, a longevity science startup trying to extend the human lifespan by 10 years, according to the MIT Technology Review. Retro, which is backed by Sam Altman, has been working with OpenAI for roughly a year on this research, according to the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

SpaceX loses spacecraft after successful booster catch in Starship test  The Washington Post

It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.

SpaceX caught the Starship rocket’s Super Heavy booster for a second time, after it launched the upper stage into space on Thursday during a seventh test flight of the system. Soon after the successful catch, SpaceX representatives reported the ship was lost after the company lost contact about eight and half minutes into the flight. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Eighth consecutive top spot reflects global excellence in education and research.

WDET: Potential U.S. TikTok ban weighs national security against free speech  uc.edu

A nationwide breach that has exposed the data of students and teachers around the country underscores how vulnerable educational institutions are to cyberattacks because of a lack of resiliency investments, Northeastern University cybersecurity experts say.

Steve Milloy, a former Trump administration EPA official, said that Congress needs to remake the law in order for the new methane emissions rule to be reversed.

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?

A surgeon in Austin, Texas, was in the operating room with a patient when a call came in from the patient’s insurance provider, UnitedHealthcare. She returned the call and shared the story.

Artificial intelligence (AI) once seemed like a fantastical construct of science fiction, enabling characters to deploy spacecraft to neighboring galaxies with a casual command. Humanoid AIs even served as companions to otherwise lonely characters. Now, in the very real 21st century, AI is becoming part of everyday life, with tools like chatbots available and useful for everyday tasks like answering questions, improving writing, and solving mathematical equations.

Autonomous underwater robots, such as ocean gliders, can autonomously navigate the ocean for several weeks. Their sensors measure parameters like temperature, pressure, salinity, oxygen concentration, and currents. Capable of diving to depths of up to 1,000 meters, they facilitate measurements that are challenging to achieve with research vessels.

Reservoir computing (RC) is a powerful machine learning module designed to handle tasks involving time-based or sequential data, such as tracking patterns over time or analyzing sequences. It is widely used in areas such as finance, robotics, speech recognition, weather forecasting, natural language processing, and predicting complex nonlinear dynamical systems. What sets RC apart is its efficiency―it delivers powerful results with much lower training costs compared to other methods.

United States Influenza Vaccines Market Research 2025 Featuring Sanofi Pasteur, GSK, Seqirus, AstraZeneca - Size, Shares Data, Latest Trends, Insights, Growth Potential, CAGR Forecasts to 2033  GlobeNewswire

Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Seattle – Tacoma International Airport  Public Health Insider