2 hours ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Friendship matters more than political differences — right?

Column | Carolyn Hax: Friendship matters more than political differences — right?  The Washington Post

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5 hours ago Sam Altman’s family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister

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.

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12 hours ago HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business

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.

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

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

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2 hours ago Live updates: Palisades Fire spreads in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate

Live updates: Palisades Fire spreads in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

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9 hours ago Silicon Valley is so dominant again, its startups devoured over half of all global VC funding in 2024

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.

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27 hours ago These common medications could be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into the environment

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

Science

11 hours ago Xpeng Aero HT unveils ‘flying car’ that’s part van, part eVTOL at CES 2025

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.

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2 hours ago Residents learn more about potential data center project in Port Washington

Residents learn more about potential data center project in Port Washington  TMJ4 News

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13 hours ago Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created

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.

Economics

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

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

Sport

4 hours ago Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program

Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program  Alaska Beacon

Events

9 hours ago 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

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

Technology

13 hours ago At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster

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.

Transport

3 hours ago Washington State reports sharp increase in whooping cough cases for all of 2024

Washington State reports sharp increase in whooping cough cases for all of 2024  NBC Right Now

Politics

14 hours ago Employer.com offers to buy failed fintech Level, a week after it makes offer for Bench

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.

Economics

13 hours ago Lathrop’s Devin Emmett Voted High School On SI’s 2024 Alaska Football Player Of The Year

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

Sport

4 hours ago D.C. weather live updates: Frigid through Friday. Another winter storm Friday night

D.C. weather live updates: Frigid through Friday. Another winter storm Friday night-Saturday?  The Washington Post

Events

17 hours ago UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data 

ICAO says the incident was allegedly linked to a hacker 'known for targeting international organizations' © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office

Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office  KIRO Seattle

Politics

15 hours ago Powerball player misses $220 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big

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

Economics

16 hours ago Kansas City Chiefs fans' mysterious deaths yet to be resolved a year later

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.

Sport

5 hours ago Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Events

3 hours ago McDonald’s ending some DEI practices, joining growing list of companies

McDonald’s ending some DEI practices, joining growing list of companies  The Washington Post

Politics

18 hours ago Washington Nationals Fan Favorite Reveals Biggest Reason For His Return

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

Sport

9 hours ago Justin Baldoni Fires Back At Blake Lively, Promises To Drop ‘All The Receipts’ Proving She Has ‘Pattern Of Bullying’!

Justin Baldoni is not going down without a fight! As we’ve been reporting, following the bombshell sexual harassment allegations from Blake Lively, the It Ends With Us director/star filed a libel lawsuit against The New York Times over an article about her complaint. He shut down several of her accusations, even alleging she was the [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Fires Back At Blake Lively, Promises To Drop ‘All The Receipts’ Proving She Has ‘Pattern Of Bullying’! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington

Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington  The Associated Press

Politics

21 hours ago Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors

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

Sport

10 hours ago Blake Lively's Lawyers Claim Justin Baldoni Has Continued His 'Attacks' On Her Amid Lawsuit

Blake Lively is not backing down — even as Justin Baldoni allegedly continues to “attack” her. As Perezcious readers know, Blake filed a complaint in late December accusing her It Ends With Us co-star/director of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. She later filed a federal complaint against Justin, his Wayfarer Studios, [...] Read More... The post Blake Lively's Lawyers Claim Justin Baldoni Has Continued His 'Attacks' On Her Amid Lawsuit appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

5 hours ago Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports

Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

Politics

27 hours ago Louisiana RB Dre'lyn Washington transfers to Alabama football. What it means for Tide

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

Sport

12 hours ago Judge sides with Washington State in lawsuit brought by former football coach Rolovich

Judge sides with Washington State in lawsuit brought by former football coach Rolovich  The Associated Press

Events

5 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 hours ago Peter Yarrow, troubadour of Peter, Paul and Mary folk trio, dies at 86

Peter Yarrow, troubadour of Peter, Paul and Mary folk trio, dies at 86  The Washington Post

Events

5 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, as deal with Lyft nears end

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

13 hours ago Here’s the status of Jan. 6 prosecutions against Washington and Oregon protesters

Here’s the status of Jan. 6 prosecutions against Washington and Oregon protesters  Centralia Chronicle

Events

5 hours ago Boise State's Ashton Jeanty makes decision on NFL Draft after historic season

Ashton Jeanty, the Boise State running back who came up just short of breaking Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record, has declared for the NFL Draft.

Politics

13 hours ago Reward up to $20,000 offered for information on each of three Washington state wolf killings

Reward up to $20,000 offered for information on each of three Washington state wolf killings  Centralia Chronicle

Events

5 hours ago Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol  The Washington Post

Politics

13 hours ago Americans Sue Venezuela Socialist Regime for 'Kidnapping, Torture, and Ransoming'

Two American citizens filed a lawsuit against Venezuela's socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro at a Miami federal court accusing the dictator of leading a vast "criminal enterprise" and using unjustly imprisoned Americans as bargaining chips in negotiations with the U.S., the Associated Press (AP) reported on Monday. The post Americans Sue Venezuela Socialist Regime for ‘Kidnapping, Torture, and Ransoming’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago 'The View' star Sunny Hostin's surgeon husband accused of insurance fraud in sweeping federal lawsuit

Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, husband of "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin, was accused of insurance fraud in a sweeping federal lawsuit filed in New York last month.

Politics

14 hours ago U.S. declares genocide in Sudan, imposes sanctions on paramilitary leader

U.S. declares genocide in Sudan, imposes sanctions on paramilitary leader  The Washington Post

Events

6 hours ago Washington National Cathedral prepares to host funeral of President Jimmy Carter

Washington National Cathedral prepares to host funeral of President Jimmy Carter  WNDU

Politics

14 hours ago Abortion Pills Prescribed by Pharmacists Are Newest Effort in Abortion Fight

Washington State’s program is the first, but other states are expected to try allowing pharmacists to prescribe the pills to counter growing efforts to curtail abortion access.

Events

6 hours ago Live updates: Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Live updates: Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol  The Washington Post

Politics

15 hours ago D.C. Cardinal: Mass Deportation of Illegals ‘Incompatible with Catholic Doctrine’

The newly appointed Catholic archbishop of Washington, DC, said Monday that President Trump’s plans for deporting illegal immigrants are “incompatible with Catholic doctrine.” The post D.C. Cardinal: Mass Deportation of Illegals ‘Incompatible with Catholic Doctrine’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Analysis | Trump could be setting himself up for a ‘powerful’ early failure

Analysis | Trump could be setting himself up for a ‘powerful’ early failure  The Washington Post

Politics

16 hours ago UK confirms plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content

The U.K. is forging ahead with plans to make the act of creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images a specific criminal offence. A deepfake refers to manipulated media, often video or audio, created using AI to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t. The U.K. had already made sharing — and the threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

7 hours ago Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.

Washington Bridge contractors want the lawsuit against them dismissed. Here's the state's response.  The Providence Journal

Politics

16 hours ago Omaha man taken into custody after shootout with Washington County deputies

Omaha man taken into custody after shootout with Washington County deputies  WOWT

Events

8 hours ago Jimmy Carter Lies in State at U.S. Capitol Before Funeral in Washington: Live Updates

Jimmy Carter Lies in State at U.S. Capitol Before Funeral in Washington: Live Updates  The New York Times

Politics

16 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle  WOWT

Events

8 hours ago CES 2025 Day 1: Honda, BMW, X’s victory lap, and the first show floor gadget reveals

CES 2025 is officially underway in Las Vegas. Monday’s press day saw keynotes from Samsung, Nvidia, Toyota, and Sony, among others, while Tuesday was all about the exciting new gadgets on the show floor. TechCrunch reporters are on the ground giving you the latest reveals at the conference.  Below, you’ll find a list of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies  WOWT

Events

8 hours ago Jon Stewart: Kamala Harris Certifying Trump's Victory Over Her Like 'Attending Your Own Funeral'

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart took shots at both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump over Monday's certification of the 2024 election results in congress, and joked that Harris's duty to certify the vote was like "Attending your own funeral." The post Jon Stewart: Kamala Harris Certifying Trump’s Victory Over Her Like ‘Attending Your Own Funeral’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 hours ago Withings launches BPM Vision, a $130 home blood pressure monitor, at CES 2025

Withings has made a name for itself by making clinical grade health technologies accessible to consumer. This week at CES 2025, the firm revealed two new products that fit the description nicely, one hardware and one software. BPM Vision is the more notable. It’s a travel size home blood pressure monitor, complete with interchangeable arm […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

8 hours ago Jimmy Carter makes one last journey to Washington, DC to lie in state at US Capitol

Jimmy Carter makes one last journey to Washington, DC to lie in state at US Capitol  WSB Atlanta

Politics

17 hours ago Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.

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