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NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

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Washington state bill would make portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools  The Lion

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

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Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025  Sports Illustrated

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Celebrities among thousands evacuated and waiting to learn their homes' fates in Los Angeles fires  The Associated Press

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12 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.

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42 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

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30 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

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Analysis | The gravity of a GOP election challenge in N.C.: ‘Invites incredible mischief’  The Washington Post

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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.

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

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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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California homeowners shared video clips of the damaging flames plowing through the Pacific Palisades area as a fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.

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24 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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88 minutes ago Port Washington considers annexing town land for potential data center

Port Washington considers annexing town land for potential data center  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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7 hours ago Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers

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.

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30 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

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26 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

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After being denied insurance coverage for a myoelectric prosthetic hand, Elisabeth Foley is asking the public for help. The post GoFundMe started for former Mass. resident who lost hand in shark attack appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

32 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

90 minutes ago Flock Safety quietly hired a sitting California mayor. Now he’s suing Flock

Last year, police surveillance startup Flock Safety hired the mayor of a California city with over 200,000 residents to promote its products. But the mayor, Ulises Cabrera of Moreno Valley, now claims Flock wrongfully terminated him, partly because he refused to use his position as mayor to benefit Flock, according to a lawsuit Cabrera filed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

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

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3 hours ago Washington Commanders Coach Dan Quinn 'Not Concerned' With Jayden Daniels Injury

Washington Commanders Coach Dan Quinn 'Not Concerned' With Jayden Daniels Injury  Sports Illustrated

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Prediction and betting odds for MSU Basketball vs. Washington on Thursday  Spartans Wire

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

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3 hours ago US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows

US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows  Reuters

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2 hours ago Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency

Ferguson taps Washington transportation department insider to lead agency  Washington State Standard

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42 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

3 hours ago Moving Washington state forward: Liias voices support for new Transportation secretary

Moving Washington state forward: Liias voices support for new Transportation secretary - Sen. Marko Liias  Washington Senate Democrats

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2 hours ago Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy's appointment to Washington Archdiocese

Fellow bishops welcome Cardinal McElroy's appointment to Washington Archdiocese  Detroit Catholic

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42 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

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4 hours ago Washington DC reporter Derrick Ward dies at 62: An 'inspiration' who 'touched countless lives'

Washington DC reporter Derrick Ward dies at 62: An 'inspiration' who 'touched countless lives'  USA TODAY

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2 hours ago Biden administration keeps grizzly protections, teeing fight with Trump

Biden administration keeps grizzly protections, teeing fight with Trump  The Washington Post

Politics

4 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the U.S. ban deadline

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.

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3 hours ago Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows

Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows  The Washington Post

Politics

4 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the US ban deadline

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential 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 uploading them […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

4 hours ago As Trump inauguration approaches, uncertainty for foreign college students

As Trump inauguration approaches, uncertainty for foreign college students  The Washington Post

Politics

5 hours ago California Rules Caused Insurance Companies to Cancel Policies Before Wildfires

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.

Events

4 hours ago People travel to DC to pay respects to President Jimmy Carter in Capitol Rotunda

People travel to DC to pay respects to President Jimmy Carter in Capitol Rotunda  NBC Washington

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5 hours ago Washington Post editorial cartoonist resigns over banned cartoon. What’s the fallout?

Washington Post editorial cartoonist resigns over banned cartoon. What’s the fallout?  WBUR News

Events

4 hours 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

5 hours ago SAG Awards snubs and surprises: Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, ‘Sing Sing’

SAG Awards snubs and surprises: Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, ‘Sing Sing’  Gold Derby

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5 hours 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

5 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

5 hours 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

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6 hours ago LA residents recall harrowing escape from wildfires as homes, businesses go up in flames: 'Like a war zone'

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.

Events

5 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

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6 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

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5 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

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6 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

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6 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.

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7 hours ago Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents evacuate: Live Updates

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

Events

6 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

8 hours ago EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws

The EU court said the bloc's executive authority violated a citizen's rights by transferring some of his personal data to the U.S. without proper safeguards. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

7 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

8 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

7 hours ago Share of U.S. adults living without a romantic partner has ticked down in recent years

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

Politics

10 hours ago Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution

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

Events