39 minutes ago This Week in AI: More capable AI is coming, but will its benefits be evenly distributed?

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1 hour ago At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools.

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.

Society

71 minutes ago No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’

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

Economics

16 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

Sport

59 minutes ago Here's where things stand for several major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires

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

Events

21 hours ago Personal interests can influence how children’s brains respond to language

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

Technology

38 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

92 minutes ago Michigan State basketball vs. Washington tipoff: Matchup analysis and a prediction

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

Politics

40 hours ago Jaguars star Trevor Lawrence, wife Marissa, announce birth of 1st child: ‘Thank you Jesus for our girl’

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.

Society

26 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

22 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

86 minutes ago Olivia Culpo, wife of 49ers star, thanks ‘heroes’ battling devastating California wildfires

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.

Events

96 minutes ago Justice Dept. says it won’t yet release Trump classified document report

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

Politics

29 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

2 hours ago Live updates: Powerful winds spur fears Palisades fire may intensify in Los Angeles

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

Events

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

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

Politics

33 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

2 hours ago Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire

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.

Events

2 hours ago Pacific Gears Up for Trip to Washington State Thursday, Return Home Saturday against Oregon State

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

Politics

38 hours ago Football coaches injured team by ordering nearly 400 pushups, lawsuit says

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

Sport

2 hours ago Beloved NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward dead at 62: ‘Always made me smile’

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

Events

2 hours ago Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons

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

Politics

39 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

3 hours ago Celebrities showcase wildfire damage in LA, thank firefighters and first responders

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

Events

2 hours ago Famed first child Amy Carter back in Washington for late father's service

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

Politics

5 hours ago See the Pacific Palisades Fire map tracking the California wildfire as it grows

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

Events

3 hours ago Liberal Washington Post columnist predicts Biden 'won't have much of a lasting legacy'

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

Politics

10 hours ago 'We just gotta lock in': How Washington State's defense has transformed from porous to staunch

'We just gotta lock in': How Washington State's defense has transformed from porous to staunch  The Spokesman Review

Events

3 hours ago How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets

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

Politics

11 hours ago Winds fuel dangerous Los Angeles wildfires as tens of thousands evacuate

Winds fuel dangerous Los Angeles wildfires as tens of thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

Events

3 hours ago How Routine Lake Washington Boulevard Traffic Calming Turned Into a Fight

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

Politics

11 hours ago Live updates: Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate

Live updates: Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

Events

3 hours ago Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, odds: Who wins NFL playoff game?

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

Politics

14 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

Events

4 hours ago Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations

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.

Politics

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

Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program  Alaska Beacon

Events

5 hours ago Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump

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

Politics

16 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

7 hours ago Nigel Farage to Attend Trump Inauguration, Will Attempt to Mend Ties With Musk During Washington Trip

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.

Politics

17 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

7 hours ago Landlords have been accused of price fixing. See where it may be happening.

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

Politics

19 hours ago Los Angeles brush fires latest: Thousands evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for the area between Piedra Morada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

Events

10 hours ago United States: AI Safety Institute releases its first synthetic content guidance report (NIST AI 100 4)

United States: AI Safety Institute releases its first synthetic content guidance report (NIST AI 100 4)  GlobalComplianceNews

Politics

20 hours ago Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements

Warren asked the former Fox News host and Army veteran to respond no later than Friday to questions on allegations of past drinking, sexual assault, and mismanagement of veterans organization finances — all of which he denies. The post Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

13 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

Politics

20 hours ago Los Angeles brush fires latest: 2 blazes threaten structures, prompt evacuations

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for the area between Piedra Morada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

Events

14 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

Politics

23 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

14 hours ago BREAKING: Tacario Davis rejoins Jedd Fisch, John Richardson at Washington

BREAKING: Tacario Davis rejoins Jedd Fisch, John Richardson at Washington  247Sports

Politics

23 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

15 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

24 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

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