20 minutes ago How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico? A novel framework for grid resiliency

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.

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97 minutes 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

34 minutes ago Indonesia upholds iPhone 16 sales ban after Apple offers $1 bn investment

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.

Economics

23 hours ago New Graphic Perfectly Highlights Frustrations of Seattle Mariners Fans

New Graphic Perfectly Highlights Frustrations of Seattle Mariners Fans  Sports Illustrated

Sport

12 minutes ago California fires live updates: 2 dead, more than 1,000 structures destroyed

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

Events

2 hours ago Former Huami employees launch SATELLAI, a satellite pet tracker, at CES 2025

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.

Technology

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

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

Transport

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

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.

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23 hours ago Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student

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

Society

35 minutes ago 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 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

Economics

23 minutes ago Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

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.

Events

9 hours ago UN aviation agency confirms hacker breached recruitment database to access thousands of records

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

Technology

49 minutes ago Tom Brady’s Raiders are reportedly among teams that have reached out to Bill Belichick

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.

Politics

39 hours ago City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation

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

Society

68 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

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

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

Events

20 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

54 minutes ago After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed

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

Politics

4 hours ago The View Drama! Sunny Hostin's Surgeon Husband Accused Of Insurance Fraud In $450 Million Lawsuit! 

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.

Economics

1 hour ago Los Angeles Wildfires Leave at Least Two Dead as Unchecked Blazes Intensify

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

Events

74 minutes ago Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council

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.

Politics

7 hours ago United States $200+ Billion Hospital Emergency Department Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2019

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

Economics

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

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

Events

86 minutes ago Longtime Seattle Mariners Nemesis Justin Verlander Finally Leaves American League West

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

Politics

16 hours ago Dunleavy administration sues feds over ANWR lease sale scheduled for Friday

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

Economics

2 hours ago Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children, Official Says

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.

Events

89 minutes ago Cunard's Alaska 2026 Voyages feature Queen Elizabeth sailing roundtrip itineraries from Seattle

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

Politics

23 hours ago Seattle’s Getty Images will buy Shutterstock, creating company worth $3.7B

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

Economics

2 hours ago Southern California Wildfires Live Updates: Officials Warn the Worst Is Still to Come

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

Events

91 minutes ago DeSantis halts rivalry with Newsom, offers aid to besieged blue state governor

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

Politics

29 hours ago Oil Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be Held This Week

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

Economics

2 hours ago Projecting SF Giants' Rotation After Shocking Justin Verlander Signing

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

Events

1 hour ago Struggling REI cuts hundreds of employees, axes tour and events business

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

Politics

2 hours ago Eaton Fire continues to rage, causing 2 deaths and significant injuries

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

Events

2 hours ago Biden says Trump praised him when the two met in the White House after Trump's victory

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.

Politics

2 hours ago Dominican man arrested at Revere shelter now facing federal drug, gun charges

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.

Events

2 hours ago Justice Dept. Signals Report on Trump Documents Case May Never Be Released

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.

Politics

2 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire live: Officials ask residents to take evacuation orders ‘seriously’

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

Events

3 hours ago VIDEO: Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years

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

Politics

2 hours ago Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

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

Events

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

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

Politics

2 hours ago City of Seattle’s road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges

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

Events

3 hours ago How Jennifer Lopez Feels After 'Fairy Tale' Second Chance With Ben Affleck 'Turned Out To Be A Nightmare'

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.

Politics

2 hours ago Seattle road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges

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

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

5 hours ago Harrell says Seattle police staffing levels improving as more officers join force

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

Events

3 hours ago United States and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign Agreement to Enhance Power Sector Resilience and Climate Adaptation

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

Politics

5 hours ago The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact

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.

Events

4 hours ago US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year

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

Politics

6 hours ago France pushes back on Trump using military pressure to take Greenland, says it's now 'survival of the fittest'

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.

Events

4 hours ago BROOKE GOLDSTEIN: Here's how Trump can take on surging antisemitism in America

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.

Politics

7 hours ago Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

Events

4 hours ago Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early

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

Politics

8 hours ago Court reissues warrant for impeached South Korean president, who remains at residence

Seoul Western District Court on Tuesday night reissued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Events

6 hours ago Livestream shopping app Whatnot raises $265M, pinning valuation at nearly $5B

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.

Politics

8 hours ago NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.

Events