2 hours ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals  KING5.com

Politics

15 hours 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

5 hours ago Rand Paul: I Won't Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that he won’t vote for a large reconciliation bill on the border, taxes, and energy if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling. Paul began The post Rand Paul: I Won’t Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

7 hours ago Recent buzz has Seattle fans wondering if Mariners are dark horse Roki Sasaki team

Recent buzz has Seattle fans wondering if Mariners are dark horse Roki Sasaki team  SoDo Mojo

Sport

2 hours ago LAX passengers arrive in Seattle as wildfires tear through Southern California

LAX passengers arrive in Seattle as wildfires tear through Southern California  KING5.com

Events

14 hours ago Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation

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.

Culture

12 hours ago Portland Trail Blazers offering device from Seattle startup to help vision

Portland Trail Blazers offering device from Seattle startup to help vision-impaired fans track action  GeekWire

Technology

10 hours ago How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles

The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support.

Science

17 hours ago Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination

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.

Transport

3 hours ago Fani Willis Asks Georgia Supreme Court to Review Decision Kicking Her Off Trump Case

In a filing late Wednesday, Fani Willis petitioned the Georgia Supreme Court to allow her to keep prosecuting Donald J. Trump over efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Politics

17 hours ago Former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan

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.

Society

12 hours ago REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC

Bill Belichick says he has no plans to leave his new job as the head coach at North Carolina, but his star QB from his old job in New England is reportedly trying to change his mind.  The post REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

12 hours ago Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025

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

Sport

4 hours ago UPS driver from West Seattle recovering from getting attacked on the job in Belltown

UPS driver from West Seattle recovering from getting attacked on the job in Belltown  West Seattle Blog

Events

23 hours ago Jimmy Carter in 2007 addressed criticism of his book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid'

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."

Culture

12 hours ago UK lawmakers vote against inquiry into 'rape gang scandal' as Musk keeps up pressure

British lawmakers voted against an amendment to hold a national inquiry into the U.K. grooming scandal, amid international pressure from Elon Musk and others.

Technology

4 hours ago Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six

Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six-year agreement  US Department of Labor

Politics

18 hours ago Evaluating how brains generalize: Data from macaque monkeys reveals flaws in deep neural networks

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.

Society

14 hours 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

15 hours ago YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK!

David Dobrik just surprised everyone with a massive body transformation! On Tuesday, the internet personality returned to YouTube after a two-year hiatus and revealed he got totally fit over the past 12 months. David posted a video on the platform explaining that he decided to get in shape just before New Year’s Day after learning [...] Read More... The post YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Sport

5 hours ago Brush Fire Erupts in Hollywood Hills Area, West of Iconic Hollywood Sign

A brush fire erupted in the Hollywood Hills area of California, to the west of the iconic Hollywood sign, amid several ongoing wildfires that first erupted in the Pacific Palisades area on Tuesday. The post Brush Fire Erupts in Hollywood Hills Area, West of Iconic Hollywood Sign appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

13 hours ago Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook's Biased 'Fact Checker' System

Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement that Meta will be making major changes to its content moderation policies and practices on Facebook and Instagram, included his blockbuster plan the eliminate the company's biased third-party "fact checkers." Breitbart News has compiled some of the worst moments of Facebook's "fact checker" era to show how the biased system was used to censor conservatives. The post Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook’s Biased ‘Fact Checker’ System appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

5 hours ago Fetterman: Expecting 'to Vote Yes' to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) revealed that he was expecting to “vote yes” on confirming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy (R) to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. In a post on X, Fetterman expressed that he had “enjoyed meeting” Duffy The post Fetterman: Expecting ‘to Vote Yes’ to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

18 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.

Society

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

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

Sport

5 hours ago Geraldo Rivera: I Would Punch Stephen Miller in the Nose over 'Draconian' Immigration Policy

During an appearance Wednesday on MSNBC's "The Beat," Geraldo Rivera said he would like to punch Stephen Miller, President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy adviser. The post Geraldo Rivera: I Would Punch Stephen Miller in the Nose over ‘Draconian’ Immigration Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

14 hours ago Ukrainian hackers take credit for hacking Russian ISP that wiped out servers and caused internet outages

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.

Technology

5 hours ago Top Parental Rights Group Endorses Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

A top parental rights group has endorsed President-elect Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon. The post Top Parental Rights Group Endorses Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

22 hours ago A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

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.

Society

15 hours ago How generative AI is transforming financial services—and what it means for customers

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.

Economics

32 hours ago Proposed San Francisco Giants Trade Would Send Fan Favorite to Houston Astros

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

Sport

6 hours ago Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center

The United States Capitol Police have arrested a man who reportedly attempted to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center. The post Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

15 hours ago 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again

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.

Technology

6 hours ago Newsom on Water Situation: 'Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out'

During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated that local authorities are trying to figure out the situation with water and that President-Elect Donald Trump “wanted to politicize” the disaster, adding, “I The post Newsom on Water Situation: ‘Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out’ — Trump Wants to ‘Politicize’ Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

31 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.

Society

18 hours ago Cle Elum considers bankruptcy after giant bill leaves town deep in hock

Cle Elum considers bankruptcy after giant bill leaves town deep in hock  The Seattle Times

Economics

6 hours ago Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment

Christopher Howard was sentenced to serve at least 20 years in prison for stabbing Terkeisha Boykins to death in 2022. The post Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

16 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

6 hours ago This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel

"It’s not that Jerod’s was definitely wrong. But I can’t say I’ve seen that before.” The post This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

24 hours ago Microsoft backs its $3B AI push in India with public and private sector deals

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.

Economics

6 hours ago Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation

The Eaton fire in Los Angeles County's Altadena and Pasadena has grown to over 10,000 acres with at least five people dead, hundreds of homes lost, and over 100,000 people under an ordered evacuation. The post Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

23 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

7 hours ago Alex Marlow: L.A. Fire Department Prioritizes Diversity over Preparedness

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the diversity pushes within the Los Angeles Fire Department. Marlow stated, “So, that’s how you attract the best and brightest, you have diversity quotas? Diversity is contra to The post Alex Marlow: L.A. Fire Department Prioritizes Diversity over Preparedness appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

26 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

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.

Economics

6 hours ago Cyclist sues Seattle over bike lane design after brain injury in Green Lake crash

Cyclist sues Seattle over bike lane design after brain injury in Green Lake crash  KOMO News

Events

25 hours ago Alaska Airlines Expands Route Network with New Domestic and International Flights

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

Technology

7 hours ago United States Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More

United States Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More  TravelPulse

Politics

26 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M at a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

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.

Economics

7 hours ago The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires

The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.

Events

7 hours ago We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop

A month ago, a video circulated around social media of a Waymo robotaxi stuck in a roundabout loop – an isolated incident with no passengers in the vehicle, according to Waymo. Apparently, it wasn’t a one-time thing. Around the same time, in another Waymo robotaxi headed for the Phoenix airport, Mike Johns, founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

27 hours ago US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports

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

Economics

7 hours ago Watch: LA Mayor Karen Bass Silent when Questioned on Wildfire Incompetence

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) nearly fell into total silence when questioned by a reporter about the incompetent response to the wildfires, The post Watch: LA Mayor Karen Bass Silent when Questioned on Wildfire Incompetence appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago The LiberLive C1 stringless instrument isn’t a guitar, and that’s fine

I’m old enough to remember musicians getting angry over Guitar Hero. But they always seemed to be missing the point. Nobody was seriously suggesting that a video game controller would replace an instrument that’s been going strong since the 15th century. Guitar Hero was a fun game, and if it persuaded a new generation to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

7 hours ago Alex Marlow: LA Mayor Karen Bass Was MIA in Africa While Her City Burned

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ response to the fires in the area and her being in Africa during the fires. Marlow stated, “[T]he Mayor of Los Angeles, … The post Alex Marlow: LA Mayor Karen Bass Was MIA in Africa While Her City Burned appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Homelessness continues to get worse. Should Seattle, and the U.S., still embrace 'Housing First'?

Homelessness continues to get worse. Should Seattle, and the U.S., still embrace 'Housing First'?  KUOW News and Information

Politics

7 hours ago Video: Who Is The #Seahawks BEST Running Back Going Forward? | Seattle Sports

Video: Who Is The #Seahawks BEST Running Back Going Forward? | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

Events

8 hours ago Was Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II's Rookie Season Underwhelming?

Was Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II's Rookie Season Underwhelming?  Sports Illustrated

Politics

7 hours ago Mayors of Denver and Aurora Fight Over Illegal Migrants Dumped from Denver

Denver's Dem. Mayor is covertly dumping illegal migrants — including criminals — into nearby Colorado cities, and Aurora's Mayor wants answers The post Mayors of Denver and Aurora Fight Over Illegal Migrants Dumped from Denver appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

8 hours ago Can UW men make Big Dance? They must answer these 5 key questions | Analysis

Can UW men make Big Dance? They must answer these 5 key questions | Analysis  The Seattle Times

Politics

7 hours ago Southern California Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Due to Fires: 'Remain Indoors'

The air quality in southern California is being seriously impacted by the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, with city officials instructing residents to keep windows shut and to wear masks outside. The post Southern California Air Quality ‘Unhealthy’ Due to Fires: ‘Remain Indoors’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

8 hours ago WA homeless services hub faces eviction over downtown zoning ordinance

WA homeless services hub faces eviction over downtown zoning ordinance  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

7 hours ago Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks

“Our administration is committed to ensuring nonprofits and all who gather in these spaces are protected from hate and extremist violence.” The post Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

8 hours ago Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.

Politics

7 hours ago San Francisco Gets a New Mayor and an Emergency Plan for the Fentanyl Scourge

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, became the city’s 46th mayor on Wednesday and laid out a path to restoring the battered city’s luster.

Events

8 hours ago Men’s Hoops Kicks Off 2025 Home Schedule vs. Central Washington and Northwest Nazarene

Men’s Hoops Kicks Off 2025 Home Schedule vs. Central Washington and Northwest Nazarene  Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Politics

8 hours ago L.A. Fire Captain: Some Supplies Aren't Designed for Firefighting, Wind Kept Us from Getting Water from Above

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Sheila Kelliher stated that municipal water supplies just are not designed for firefighting and there were also issues where high winds prevented air support and The post L.A. Fire Captain: Some Supplies Aren’t Designed for Firefighting, Wind Kept Us from Getting Water from Above appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

8 hours ago I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.

Yes, you can become sober and remain social.

Politics

8 hours ago Brazil Investigates Chinese EV Giant BYD for Using ‘Irregular Visas’ to Import Slaves

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD is under investigation for using “irregular visas” to ship workers to Brazil, where they were kept in what Brazilian inspectors described as “slavery-like conditions.” The post Brazil Investigates Chinese EV Giant BYD for Using ‘Irregular Visas’ to Import Slaves appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago CES 2025: The weirdest tech products and claims from this year’s event

CES 2025 is in full swing. While the conference features reveals from tech powerhouses like Nvidia, Samsung, and Toyota, there are also some very strange product concepts and announcements circulating on the show floor. We’ve compiled the weirdest, silliest, and most eyebrow-raising products from CES 2025. A robotic cat that cools down your coffee for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

8 hours ago James Woods Calls Out LA Fire Chief Prioritizing DEI: 'She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity'

Actor James Woods joined the growing chorus of public criticism against Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the out-of-control wildfires in Pacific Palisades and other portions of the county, noting her stated priority of promoting DEI within the department. The post James Woods Calls Out LA Fire Chief Prioritizing DEI: ‘She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends

Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

Politics

9 hours ago Seattle teen makes 911 call pretending to order pizza to escape kidnapping attempt

Seattle teen makes 911 call pretending to order pizza to escape kidnapping attempt  KIRO Seattle

Events