Researchers at MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) have shown that using decision-making software and dynamic monitoring of weather and energy use can significantly improve resiliency in the face of weather-related outages, and can also help to efficiently integrate renewable energy sources into the grid.

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta ended its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram.

Alaska has no regulations for certifying euthanasia technicians; Wrangell's band-aid solution  KSTK

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. The AI news cycle didn’t slow down much this holiday season. Between OpenAI’s 12 days of “shipmas” and DeepSeek’s major model release on Christmas Day, blink and you’d miss some new development. And it’s not slowing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska Airlines Introduces 15 Nonstop Summer Destinations from Anchorage, Adds Detroit and Sacramento Routes  Travel And Tour World

Alaska teachers, local government workers go weeks without retirement contributions after state retirement division hacked  Anchorage Daily News

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria  United States Mission to the United Nations

Despite signing to coach in college at the University of North Carolina, Belichick is apparently still on NFL teams' radar. The post Tom Brady’s Raiders are reportedly among teams that have reached out to Bill Belichick appeared first on Boston.com.

After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed  Reuters.com

The 82nd Golden Globes Awards broadcast on Sunday drew just 9.3 million viewers, a 1 percent drop from last year's already abysmal figure. Overall, Globes viewership is down a whopping 49 percent from its recent high reached just five years ago. The post Golden Globes Ratings Drops in 2025, Down from Abysmal 2024 Viewership appeared first on Breitbart.

State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for paying their fees. The post Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on arctic oil, gas development  The Hill

Elaine Varelas provides strategies on how to approach your job search effectively. The post After being out of the workforce for over ten years due to disability, I’m ready to find a part-time role. appeared first on Boston.com.

Legendary NFL head coach Tony Dungy maintained on Wednesday that "fatherlessness is a national problem" after receiving criticism two years ago for remarks about it.

Longtime Seattle Mariners Nemesis Justin Verlander Finally Leaves American League West  Sports Illustrated

Cunard's Alaska 2026 Voyages feature Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip itineraries from Seattle  PR Newswire

Michigan State basketball vs. Washington tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction  Lansing State Journal

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered to assist California as it copes with at least four wildfires ripping through neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Tulsi Gabbard and the Trump transition team have accused Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner of "stonewalling" her confirmation process.

Justice Dept. says it won’t yet release Trump classified document report  The Washington Post

Washington Spirit Breakout Star Makenna Morris Named to USWNT 2025 Futures Camp Roster  Washington Spirit

No, seriously this time: SF’s tourism industry will bounce back in 2025  The San Francisco Standard

Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business  The Seattle Times

Pacific Gears Up for Trip to Washington State Thursday, Return Home Saturday against Oregon State  University of the Pacific Athletics

Prosecutors dropped the two criminal cases against Trump after he won the 2024 election, and the final report by Smith may be the last chance for prosecutors to explain their decisions.

President-elect Trump has won another chance to lead. His coalition has also seen a shift. Many in the tech industry have committed to the MAGA agenda,.

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.

The 20th annual list pays tribute to the "shot heard round the world." The post 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times appeared first on Boston.com.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will be relocating its content moderation and trust and safety teams from California to Texas as part of a broader effort to promote free expression and address the extreme leftist bias introduced into its content moderation process at the hands of its woke Silicon Valley workforce. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

Famed first child Amy Carter back in Washington for late father's service  USA TODAY

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., warned in an op-ed for OutKick that Title IX may cease to exist unless the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act passes.

San Francisco startup Based Hardware announced the launch of a new AI wearable, Omi, to boost productivity during the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas this week. The device can be worn as a necklace where Omi’s AI assistant can be activated by saying “Hey Omi.” The startup also claims Omi can be attached to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Ann Altman, the sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging he regularly sexually abused her for several years starting in their childhood. The post Sister of OpenAI Kingpin Sam Altman Accuses Him of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

President Biden said that President-elect Trump was "complimentary" to him about some of his economic policies when the two met in the Oval Office.

San Francisco Giants Forced To Select Athletics Slugger in 2020 MLB Redraft  Sports Illustrated

Seahawks Reacts Survey: What’s your confidence level in the team heading into next season?  Field Gulls

Joe Biden might give Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci preemptive pardons, according to an interview the president gave to USA Today. The post Joe Biden Confirms He Is Weighing Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Preemptive Pardons appeared first on Breitbart.

In a court filing, the department indicated that the report by the special counsel, Jack Smith, may not be made public before Donald J. Trump takes office, raising the prospect that the new administration will bury it.

Saying goodbye to President Carter: What you need to know about the state funeral  WUSA9.com

Ahead of the holidays, Microsoft said it was upgrading the AI model behind Bing Image Creator, the AI-powered image editing tool built into the company’s Bing search engine. Microsoft promised that the new model — the latest version of OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model, code-named “PR16” — would allow users to create images “twice as fast […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell said President Biden most likely "will not have much of a lasting legacy," especially on his economic policies.

How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets  USA TODAY

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland intends to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election interference case, but not the classified documents case.

VIDEO: Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years  KIRO Seattle

‘How about we buy Alaska?’ Canadian official fires back over Trump's '51st state' proposal  Moneycontrol

Now that things are officially over between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old pop superstar is trying to get on with her career, her life, and her future. As we reported on Monday, Bennifer officially settled their divorce. Terms of the settlement were surprisingly seamless and simple, which is a very good thing for both parties. And [...] Read More... The post How Jennifer Lopez Feels After 'Fairy Tale' Second Chance With Ben Affleck 'Turned Out To Be A Nightmare' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

How Routine Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Turned Into a Fight  The Urbanist

Meta is set to start displaying eBay listings in its own Facebook Marketplace classifieds platform, in an effort to appease European regulators. Back in November, Meta was hit with a €798 million fine by the European Commission (EC) in Europe for breaching antitrust rules. The EC contended that Meta created “unfair trading conditions” by connecting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Share of U.S. adults living without a romantic partner has ticked down in recent years  Pew Research Center

Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, odds: Who wins NFL playoff game?  The Arizona Republic

A transgender TikTok user appeared to have violated Florida state law after trying to change gender identities on a driver's license last month.

United States and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign Agreement to Enhance Power Sector Resilience and Climate Adaptation  Department of State

Establishment Republican Dan Crenshaw (TX) again ranked among the best at trading stocks in Congress, a study by Unusual Whales found Tuesday.  The post Dan Crenshaw Did It Again: Study Finds He Ranks Among Top Stock Traders in Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

Daniel Lurie to be inaugurated as San Francisco mayor, followed by celebrations  ABC7 Bay Area

Is Alaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Outpacing Its Transportation Peers This Year?  Yahoo Finance

A Dairy Queen restaurant in British Columbia began offering "Trudeau Resignation Burgers' on Monday – at the discounted price of $2 each – to celebrate leftist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that he would soon vacate the position. The post Canadian Dairy Queen Celebrates Trudeau Exit with $2 ‘Resignation Burger’ appeared first on Breitbart.

California's homeless population is still increasing but at a slower pace  Axios

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska's charter schools are leading the nation. It's time to expand their reach.  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 10 in New York. His latest legal move to block sentencing comes after a New York appeals court rejected a similar appeal Tuesday.

China Decoupling Beyond the United States: Comparing Germany, Japan, and India  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs

Major California health insurer names new CEO, first female chief in its history  San Francisco Chronicle

Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers

Attorney and guest columnist Brooke Goldstein offers a suggestion to President-elect Trump for combating antisemitism: Appoint an "antisemitism czar." This office would, among other things, crack down on universities that allow Jew-hatred to rage out of control.

Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early  12th Man Rising

2024 in Review: A Look Back at Drought Across the United States in 12 Maps  Drought.gov

Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that go far beyond the buzzing vibrations of today's consumer devices. The team published their findings in Advanced Science.

The Lakers need to get serious if they’re going to go anywhere this season - The Athletic  The Athletic

Experience the Best Itineraries of Alaska with American Cruise Lines’ New 2025 Voyages  Travel And Tour World

Savouring sights and sounds of India, this Alaskan trio embarks on a 3,000-km drive in an autorickshaw  The Indian Express

Why has the US accused Sudanese militias of genocide – but not Israel?  Al Jazeera English

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski gave some interesting thoughts on the team's two most recent head coaches in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

Interior agency rejects Hilcorp request for more time to develop Arctic Alaska offshore oil field  Alaska Beacon

Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk said an Indiana pizzaman who saved four kids from a house fire deserves the Medal of Freedom, not President Biden's picks.

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) blueprint to build his odds-defying reelection bid could ensure he remains Speaker for years to come – if he can stick to it. The post Speaker Mike Johnson 2.0 Can Succeed, But He Must Stick to the Trump Blueprint appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Selects NICE Inform Elite for Capturing and Analyzing 911 Communications  Business Wire

Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump  The Washington Post

North Carolina's Supreme Court blocked the election results for one of its own seats as Republican Jefferson Griffin challenges Democrat Allison Riggs's lead.

Secretary of State Scott Schwab is running for governor of Kansas in 2026, launching his campaign exclusively with Fox News Digital.

Plan for one of San Francisco's tallest towers included as part of new vision for Caltrain railyard  The Business Journals

Letters: What Prop 13’s unfair property taxes say about California’s government  San Francisco Chronicle

A majority of Americans say President Biden will be remembered as a below-average president, rating second-to-last in a ranking of 10 recent presidents.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces legislation to rename Gulf of Mexico "Gulf of America" following Trump announcement about changing the name.

United States AI in Agriculture Research Report 2024: Competition and Opportunities to 2029 Featuring IBM, Granular,. Microsoft, Deere & Co, Awhere, Agribotix, Descartes Labs, & Valmont Industries,  GlobeNewswire

Bay Area breweries are struggling. Could this kind of beer be the answer?  San Francisco Chronicle

Trump mulls national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, CNN reports  Reuters

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Will Be Sworn In Today. Here’s What to Know  KQED

Whatnot, the platform that allows users to sell items such as trading cards, comics, and sneakers through live videos, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $265 million in a Series E funding round, a significant investment for a livestream shopping platform. This round puts Whatnot’s valuation at $4.97 billion. The investment marks an important […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

President Biden said he hopes his broken promise about not pardoning his son Hunter doesn't set a precedent but still defended his decision in a new interview.

Mike Macdonald makes clear he wants Geno Smith as Seahawks' QB: 'I feel like Geno's the best for the team'  NFL.com

Mentawai Islands, Norway, Brooklyn, Alaska Which Surging Travel Destinations Are Boosting Global Wanderlust? From Floating Dining to Surfer’s Paradises and Culinary Delights!  Travel And Tour World

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.

Brexit leader Nigel Farage has confirmed that he will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump this month and will seek to mend ties with fellow Trump ally Elon Musk. The post Nigel Farage to Attend Trump Inauguration, Will Attempt to Mend Ties With Musk During Washington Trip appeared first on Breitbart.

Landlords have been accused of price fixing. See where it may be happening.  The Washington Post

Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month in Iran while on a reporting trip, was on a plane back to her home country, the Italian government announced.

United States Medical Tourism Market Competition, Forecasts and Opportunities, 2024-2029: Mexico and India Emerge as Leading Destinations, Wellness and Cosmetic Procedures Propel Growth  Yahoo Finance

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. The post At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools. appeared first on Boston.com.

The former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, Theodore Farnsworth, pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy after being accused of misleading investors over the service’s “unlimited plan.” Farnsworth also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud as the chief executive of Vinco Ventures, a publicly traded company. Helios & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Among the marvels of the human brain is its ability to generalize. We see an object, like a chair, and we know it's a chair, even when it's a slightly different shape, or it's found in an unexpected place or in a dimly lit environment.

The Bain Capital-owned edtech giant says hackers accessed its customer support portal using a "compromised credential." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to sexual assault accusations from his estranged younger sister on Tuesday, calling the claims “entirely untrue.” According to the Saint Louis Post Dispatch, in a new lawsuit filed Monday, Annie Altman alleges her older brother sexually assaulted her over a nine-year period in the 1990s and 2000s. The suit echoes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.

Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student  KIRO Seattle

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the CEO of fintech company Klarna, has shared his apprehensions about the swift advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which he believes could soon be capable of performing his entire job. Siemiatkowski writes that he feels "gloomy" over the fact AI has made him replaceable. The post CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels ‘Gloomy’ Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job appeared first on Breitbart.

Rex Ryan is confident he'll land his old job as the New York Jets head coach and he's already revealing what that might look like for certain players.

John Deere has announced plans to introduce a range of self-driving farm and work vehicles, including tractors, dump trucks, and even a robotic lawnmower. The company plans a fully-autonomous corn and soybean farming system by 2030. The post Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles appeared first on Breitbart.

A website launched a new K-12 parent guide to help parents identify and fight against critical race theory and other woke concepts in their child's school.

City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation  The Seattle Times

The Jacksonville Jaguars just gained another important member of their family as Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, welcome their baby girl, Shae Lynn, to the world.

Indonesia on Wednesday upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple's $1 billion pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock, citing the company's failure to meet domestic market requirements.

FC Dallas Trades Forward Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC for Up to $2.3 Million in GAM, Winger Leo Chú, and a 2025 International Roster Slot  FC Dallas

Alaska Airlines Exec Confident That Loyal Customers Will Choose Them Over Delta for New Long-haul Flights — Here's Why  Travel + Leisure

No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’  Washington Examiner

Generative AI, including platforms like ChatGPT, is transforming industries by making processes simpler, more efficient and easier to interact with. However, in the heavily regulated financial services sector the benefits also come with some serious risks. So it's vital that this emerging technology is employed responsibly in order to maintain stability and trust.

Amazon’s winter sale has impressive discounts on a variety of furniture, including mattresses, dressers, bed frames, sofas and chairs.

Alaska Airlines' Latest Fare Sale Has Flights Starting at $39 or 4,000 Miles — but You'll Have to Book Soon  Travel + Leisure

Roche to complete $1.5 billion acquisition of U.S. biopharma company Poseida  Reuters

Uh-oh!!! Sunny Hostin‘s husband has been named in a MASSIVE federal insurance fraud lawsuit! According to DailyMail.com on Tuesday, The View co-host’s husband, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Hostin, is one of nearly 200 defendants listed in what is now one of the largest RICO cases EVER filed in New York. In it, he is [...] Read More... The post <i>The View</i> Drama! Sunny Hostin's Surgeon Husband Accused Of Insurance Fraud In $450 Million Lawsuit!  appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Holland America Line Boosts $70 Million to Elevate Denali and Alaska Cruise Tours, Surging with Unmatched Glacier Views and Wildlife Encounters  Travel And Tour World

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says business email compromise scams are a serious threat, as shown by Teresa W.'s near loss of thousands of dollars.

Holland America Invests $70 Million Into Denali and Alaska Cruise Tours  Cruise Industry News

United States $200+ Billion Hospital Emergency Department Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2019-2023 & 2024-2029  Yahoo Finance

United States $1.1 Bn Automated Labeling Machine Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2029F  GlobeNewswire

Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India’s core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 billion in the country over the next two years as it intensifies competition with rivals Google and Amazon. The tech giant’s chief executive Satya Nadella (pictured above) unveiled agreements with five major organizations […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports  Reuters.com

Dunleavy administration sues feds over ANWR lease sale scheduled for Friday  Anchorage Daily News

Why the $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in California could change before it’s claimed  San Francisco Chronicle

Cash, the most precious commodity in Gaza, is disintegrating from overuse, and new banknotes have not been sent to Gaza during the war. That has led to e-banking and cash repair services.

In a parting shot from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, medical debt will be banned from credit reports. Could this new policy be undone by Trump?

Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.

Holland America Line Leads the Way with $70 Million Investment in Alaska Travel Experiences and Denali Property Upgrades: New Report You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

UC San Francisco breaks ground on $643 million research and academic facility  Building Design + Construction

Seattle’s Getty Images will buy Shutterstock, creating company worth $3.7B  GeekWire

In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Melania Trump is the brainchild behind a first of its kind, behind the scenes look at the work that goes into what a first lady does as she prepares to reenter the White House. Mrs. Trump's idea, which kicked off a kind of bidding war between major Hollywood studios, resulted in a $40 million distribution deal from Amazon. The post Exclusive: How Melania Trump Landed a $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Employer.com has offered to acquire Level, a fintech startup that just last week abruptly shut down after failing to find a buyer, according to The Information. But Level is still mulling over the offer, its Employer.com CMO Matt Charney told TechCrunch. “It’s with legal,” he said. Founded in 2018 by early Square employee Paul Aaron, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Powerball player misses $220 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big  Tacoma News Tribune

The combined company will operate as Getty Images, and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ‘GETY’ ticker symbol. The post Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company appeared first on Boston.com.

Oil Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be Held This Week  High North News

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers.

Holder of $1.27 billion lottery ticket, sold in Shasta County, still a secret  San Francisco Chronicle

Bill Maher called actor Jon Cryer "crazy woke" after he refused to judge the strict dress code for women in the Islamic religion, while on Maher's podcast.

Teen women's basketball phenom JuJu Watkins spoke to Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview about the culture shift in her sport amid Caitlin Clark's rise.

Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

"High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens got to step into the WWE Monday Night RAW ring this week and do a chant with the wrestlers after its premiere on Netflix.

Palisades fire Los Angeles live updates: Wildfire grows in California as powerful winds fan flames  BBC.com

Proposed San Francisco Giants Trade Would Send Fan Favorite to Houston Astros  Sports Illustrated

Marionette fans, a vintage spectacular will again frolic on the Bob Baker stage  NBC Los Angeles

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) on Breitbart News Daily said that the Republican reconciliation bill can secure the border, unleash energy development, all the while slashing the deficit. The post Exclusive — Rep. Tom Tiffany: Republicans Can Tackle Deficit While Securing the Border appeared first on Breitbart.

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds  CBS Sports

New Graphic Perfectly Highlights Frustrations of Seattle Mariners Fans  Sports Illustrated

Whitney Risner, wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner, is ripping Detroit Lions fans for inappropriate and rude behavior. The post Vikings Player’s Wife Claims She Was ‘Heckled, Touched, and Called Names’ During Game Against Lions appeared first on Breitbart.

Lathrop’s Devin Emmett Voted High School On SI’s 2024 Alaska Football Player Of The Year  Sports Illustrated

WWE legend Hulk Hogan came out to the Los Angeles crowd on "Monday Night Raw" to boos but found some defenders on social media during the show.

Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson and David Harrington were found dead in Jordan Willis' Kansas City backyard on Jan. 9, 2024 — criminal charges have not been levied in their deaths.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is leading the reintroduction of his bill on transgender athletes now that Republicans are in control of the Senate.

The wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner revealed in a video on Sunday she was incessantly heckled by Detroit Lions fans last year.

Washington Nationals Fan Favorite Reveals Biggest Reason For His Return  Sports Illustrated

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

Football coaches injured team by ordering nearly 400 pushups, lawsuit says  The Washington Post

Louisiana RB Dre'lyn Washington transfers to Alabama football. What it means for Tide  Tuscaloosa Magazine

"Those guys are playing for their jobs." The post Brian Hoyer: Don’t expect Patriots, NFL players to ‘tank’ for draft picks appeared first on Boston.com.

At least two people are dead and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed in LA County.

Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled last year.

Los Angeles fire maps show updating view of where Palisades, Eaton and more fires are burning right now  CBS News

Will Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson replace Jerod Mayo as the Patriots' next head coach? The post ‘The Quick Snap’: Patriots fire Jerod Mayo, David Andrews’s future, and more appeared first on Boston.com.

The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.

The way scientists think about fusion changed forever in 2022, when what some called the experiment of the century demonstrated for the first time that fusion can be a viable source of clean energy.

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 reported dead as Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate  Yahoo! Voices

Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022.

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce vehemently denied that the Chiefs lost to the Broncos on purpose to keep the Bengals out of the playoffs.

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: 2 people killed and over 1,000 structures destroyed, per LA fire chief  The Associated Press

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential for a TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Olivia Culpo, the wife of San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, posted on social media early Wednesday thanking the "heroes" battling the wildfires raging through southern California.

Live updates: Wildfires fanned by windstorm destroy neighborhoods in LA County  NBC Los Angeles

Where are evacuation orders in place for the California wildfires? See maps  USA TODAY

Unusual warmth grips the state, with another storm moving into the Gulf of Alaska  Alaska's News Source

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart about the latest developments in a series of windswept fires burning in the Los Angeles metro area.

World-famous actors, musicians and celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people affected by terrifying wildfires tearing through Los Angeles on Wednesday. The post Mandy Moore, Jamie Lee Curtis Among Celebrities Forced to Evacuate Los Angeles Fires as Thousands Lose Homes appeared first on Breitbart.

The post-pandemic years haven’t been especially kind to connected fitness. As bigger names like Peloton and Mirror have struggled, however, plenty of smaller firms like Tonal are still going strong. At CES 2025 on Wednesday, the Bay Area firm announced the arrival of its new strength training system, fittingly named Tonal 2. At its core, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Kansas’ delegation in U.S. House votes to detain noncitizens charged with property crimes  Kansas Reflector

"Wicked" leads with 4 SAG Award nominations; live announcement canceled due to Los Angeles wildfires  CBS Los Angeles

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: Two confirmed dead in Eaton fire as LAFD battles expanding blaze | Today News  Mint

Los Angeles wildfire live: Kamala Harris' LA home under evacuation order, says report  Hindustan Times

At Least 2 Dead As Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know  Forbes

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and the Democrat-run government of California caused insurance companies to cancel many of their fire insurance policies -- with many residents of Pacific Palisades losing their policies just before the wildfires. The post California Rules Caused Insurance Companies to Cancel Policies Before Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Los Angeles Wildfires Leave at Least Two Dead as Unchecked Blazes Intensify  The Wall Street Journal

Stuntwoman-turned-lawyer Vanessa Motta is accused of filing fraudulent insurance claims after staged 18-wheeler crashes in an elaborate conspiracy.

'Hurricane of fire' driving thousands to flee in California; at least 2 dead: Live updates  USA TODAY

Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know  Forbes

Southern California Wildfires Live Updates: Officials Warn the Worst Is Still to Come  The New York Times

Projecting SF Giants' Rotation After Shocking Justin Verlander Signing  Sports Illustrated

Eaton Fire continues to rage, causing 2 deaths and significant injuries  CBS Los Angeles

Palisades Charter High School is one of the many buildings that has been engulfed in flames due to the wildfires raging in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Live updates: Powerful winds spur fears Palisades fire may intensify in Los Angeles  The Washington Post

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes in California burn more than 1,000 structures; 2 dead - Live Updates  CBS News

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Palisades, Eaton and Hurst blazes force tens of thousands to evacuate  Yahoo! Voices

California Governor Gavin Newsom used an emergency press conference Tuesday to thank Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership "in absentia" during the wildfire crisis now enveloping the state after she phoned it in from Ghana, Africa. The post Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Alert: A new study finds about a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction  San Francisco Chronicle

Authorities have said Leonardo Andujar Sanchez entered the U.S. unlawfully and never applied for the state shelter system. The post Dominican man arrested at Revere shelter now facing federal drug, gun charges appeared first on Boston.com.

Palisades Highlands residents Eric Robertson and Tricia Cosentino describe their harrowing escape from the LA wildfires as they await the fate of their home and business.

Los Angeles wildfire live: Officials ask residents to take evacuation orders ‘seriously’  Hindustan Times

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control  The New York Times

U.S. hit weapon storage facilities used by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization to target U.S. military and merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Beloved NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward dead at 62: ‘Always made me smile’  New York Post

City of Seattle’s road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges  KING5.com

Seattle road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges  KING5.com

Live updates: Palisades wildfire rages as new blazes spark across Los Angeles  The Associated Press

Justin Baldoni‘s lawyer absolutely thinks Ryan Reynolds took a jab at his client in Deadpool & Wolverine — and he’s pissed! We all know Justin has been in a legal battle against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively for several weeks after she accused him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says There's 'No Question' Those Mocking Lines In <i>Deadpool & Wolverine</i> Are About His Client! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Hollywood stars are showcasing the damage caused by the Los Angeles wildfires and thanking firefighters and first responders for their help.

Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park to Close Amid Los Angeles Wildfires  Variety

Los Angeles Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire And Hurst Fire Evacuations In Santa Ana Winds  The Weather Channel

Matthew Muller, a convicted rapist in federal prison, is now charged with abducting 2 men and a woman and forcing them to pay their own ransom in 2015.

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area  The Associated Press

Virginia Republicans, facing a one-seat minority, hope to tackle the fentanyl crisis with stringent punishments including murder charges for some drug dealers, lawmakers say.

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents evacuate: Live Updates  CBS News

Alaska Airlines award sale: From 4k miles contiguous & from 7.5k to Hawaii (Book by 1/9/25)  Frequent Miler

'Hurricane of fire' driving thousands to flee in California: Live updates  USA TODAY

California fires: Live updates as Palisades, Eaton Fires devastate areas of L.A.  San Francisco Chronicle

A Running List of Los Angeles Restaurants Impacted by the 2025 Palisades and Eaton Wildfires  Eater LA

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: Unhealthy air quality forecast for Malibu area due to wildfire smoke | Today News  Mint

Southern California fire map: Palisades fire, Eaton fire, Hurst fire, Tyler fire force evacuations; thousands without power  ABC7 Los Angeles

Los Angeles County wildfires prompt school closures for several districts: LIST  FOX 11 Los Angeles

Live updates: Wildfires fanned by windstorm burn through neighborhoods in LA County  NBC Los Angeles

Here are schools that will be closed Wednesday amid concern over fires  Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Fires Remain at 0% Containment as Strong Winds Continue to Burn 5,000 Acres  TheWrap

United States Dominates 2024 Immortal Awards, Picking Up 5 of 15 Awards  Little Black Book - LBBonline

Palisades fire live: Celebrities among tens of thousands fleeing as wildfires rage in Los Angeles  Reuters

Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812  Sky News

Los Angeles wildfires preempt SAG Awards' live nominations announcement  CBS Los Angeles

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France's top diplomat fires warning shot, warning Europe considers Greenland part of its "sovereign borders" and should be left alone.  The post Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist ‘Attack on Sovereign Borders’, France Warns Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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The mother of Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was forced to evacuate from her home in Pacific Palisades amid the raging wildfires.

See the Pacific Palisades Fire map tracking the California wildfire as it grows  The Washington Post

Harrell says Seattle police staffing levels improving as more officers join force  KOMO News

The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Raging wildfires engulf Los Angeles while major winter storm brews  Fox Weather

A raging wildfire that broke out in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday is spreading across the region due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing thousands of people. The post Live Updates: 4 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles appeared first on Breitbart.

A raging wildfire that broke out in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday is spreading across the region due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing thousands of people. The post Live Updates: 5 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles appeared first on Breitbart.

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday morning filed an emergency petition to the United States Supreme Court in an effort to block his sentencing in New York v. Trump.

Lakers' JJ Redick Says Family Evacuated Their Homes amid Los Angeles Wildfires  Bleacher Report

At least three wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land in Southern California. Here's what we know. And, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Continue To Spread Uncontained Wednesday Morning—Here’s What To Know (Photos)  Forbes

Two sons of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán are in plea negotiations with the U.S. government over drug-trafficking charges, attorneys said Tuesday.

Christy Carlson Romano, Kyla Pratt, Stephen Baldwin, Carey Hart and more stars faced incredible challenges on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Classifying synoptic patterns driving tornadic storms and associated spatial trends in the United States  Nature.com

Photos of Los Angeles wildfires show blazes ripping through neighbourhoods  BBC.com

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Los Angeles wildfires live news: Thousands evacuate California’s Palisades  Al Jazeera English

Wildfires and Strong Winds Prompt School Closures Across Los Angeles County  The New York Times

Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical.

Report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday details what an investigation found during former Democratic St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's tenure.

Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires race through Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon  CNN

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said the European Union will not permit President-elect Trump to attempt to take Greenland by military force.

Wildfires in the Palisades and Pasadena force more than 30,000 to evacuate  Reuters

The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home.

Who was the Zodiac Killer? I covered the case for decades; here are my final thoughts  San Francisco Chronicle

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

Prospects who impressed, teams that shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors  ESPN

Palisades Fire in Los Angeles destroys 1,000 structures; no containment  KTLA Los Angeles

Berthaud, from Mission Hill, is part of the Boston Public Art Triennial Accelerator program. The post Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation appeared first on Boston.com.

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Heather El Moussa admitted her relationship with Tarek's ex-wife Christina Hall took time, but is in a great place ahead of the launch of their new reality show.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is dressed in snowy splendor; admire the frosty photos  NBC Los Angeles

The Russian ISP blamed the Ukrainian hackers for causing a "complete failure" across its internet infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Mark Zuckerberg stunned the world when he announced this week that Meta would embrace free speech on its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. But to hold the billionaire to his promises of removing bias and censorship from these platforms, we must first acknowledge the terrible levels of censorship faced by conservatives on Zuckerberg's platforms since 2016. Here are six particularly egregious examples from Zuckerberg's inglorious reign as the internet's arbiter of truth. The post 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again appeared first on Breitbart.

With the smart pet wearable market estimated at $1.72 million in 2024, a new startup in the pet tech space is entering the scene with a dog tracker and collar that can directly link with satellite tracking without needing an LTE signal. At CES 2025, SATELLAI presented its pet tracker and smart collar, which include […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

They really are "Beauty and the Beast."

ICAO says compromised data includes job applicants' names, email addresses and employment history © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska Airlines Expands Route Network with New Domestic and International Flights  The Africa Logistics

Were Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt an item?? As Perezcious readers know, the business partners were charged with child abuse in 2023 for crimes done to Ruby’s children — who were also the stars of her popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers. In September 2023, one of Ruby’s sons escaped their home and ran to a [...] Read More... The post Ruby Franke's Daughter Claims Her Bedroom Turned Into 'Honeymoon Suite' For Mom & Jodi Hildebrandt -- They Were 'Sneaking Around' In 'Middle Of Night'! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

For all the chatter about the decline of San Francisco, the data repeatedly shows that the area is still the best place for venture-backed startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Pixalate’s December 2024 United States Publisher Rankings: Top Mobile Gaming Apps For Programmatic Advertising Traffic Quality in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store  Yahoo Finance

McGovern Institute neuroscientists use children’s interests to probe language in the brain.

A new method for classifying calligraphy and painting images could be used in the management of cultural heritage, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology.

New Day Troll Los Angeles On WWE Raw Netflix Debut, Claim 'Drake Won The Beef'  Wrestling Inc.

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Alaska Airlines Expands Summer Network with New Detroit, Sacramento Routes from Anchorage  StockTitan

Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.

United States Donates 2000 Medical Devices to Mongolia to Help Combat Flu-Like Illness  US Embassy in Mongolia

Public Health Analysis Continues After First Human Bird Flu Death in US  Medscape

Avian flu risk still ‘low’ after first US patient dies from H5N1 virus: WHO  UN News

These common medications could be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into the environment  The Washington Post

Plus: Brewery hotels, Newport Winter Festival, and 25% off flights from Boston to Europe. The post Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination appeared first on Boston.com.

Xpeng Aero HT, the aerospace company under Chinese EV startup Xpeng, unveiled at CES 2025 its “modular flying car,” the Land Aircraft Carrier. It’s essentially an electric minivan with a small folding eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle tucked in the back, which can be rolled out and launched into flight.  The company says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and cloud-based AI supercomputing platform, DGX Cloud, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology, the companies announced at CES 2025. Cosmos is being marketed to robotics and autonomy companies as a tool that generates physics-based videos from a variety of inputs, including 9,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Port of Seattle plans to use tech to target waiting drivers who park on side of roadway at airport  GeekWire

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.