2 hours ago The 'Worst in Show' CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives—whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health.

Politics

17 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

95 minutes ago Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M

Gaming startups — specifically those building casual mobile games — are very hot in Turkey right now, and today another one is announcing a sizeable round just nine months into its existence. Grand Games, the publisher behind Magic Sort and Car Match, has picked up $30 million in funding — money that it will use […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago 6 tips to reduce alcohol use and cancer risk after surgeon general's warning

As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.

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27 hours ago United States Donates 2000 Medical Devices to Mongolia to Help Combat Flu

United States Donates 2000 Medical Devices to Mongolia to Help Combat Flu-Like Illness  US Embassy in Mongolia

Science

6 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

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17 hours 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

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10 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

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5 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

19 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.

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7 hours ago Women’s Basketball Treks to the Beaver State to Continue WCC Slate at Oregon State, Portland

Women’s Basketball Treks to the Beaver State to Continue WCC Slate at Oregon State, Portland  University of San Francisco Athletics

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21 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

7 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

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8 hours ago Visit to Offer Condolences Following the Passing of The Honorable Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States

Visit to Offer Condolences Following the Passing of The Honorable Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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29 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

9 hours ago Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Uber, Lyft offering free rides to evacuees impacted by Los Angeles wildfires  FOX 11 Los Angeles

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11 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

29 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

9 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

11 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

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10 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

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11 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

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12 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

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11 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

12 hours ago Seattle police report a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking four

Seattle police report a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking four-year streak  The Center Square

Events

14 hours ago When will the Mariners add help for 2025 season? | Extra Innings Podcast

When will the Mariners add help for 2025 season? | Extra Innings Podcast  The Seattle Times

Politics

12 hours ago Portland man accused in Washington County child predator sting; investigators seeking more alleged victims

Portland man accused in Washington County child predator sting; investigators seeking more alleged victims  OregonLive

Events

14 hours ago Daniel Lurie’s inauguration speech unveils new vision for San Francisco

Daniel Lurie’s inauguration speech unveils new vision for San Francisco  KRON4

Politics

13 hours ago Seattle man accused of attacking man with sword, fleeing on stunt bike

Seattle man accused of attacking man with sword, fleeing on stunt bike  FOX 13 Seattle

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14 hours ago Canadian lawmaker offers to take Washington, Oregon, California as new provinces

Canadian lawmaker offers to take Washington, Oregon, California as new provinces  KIRO Seattle

Politics

13 hours ago Seattle Police Officer Fired After Striking, Killing Graduate Student with Patrol Car

Seattle Police Officer Fired After Striking, Killing Graduate Student with Patrol Car  PEOPLE

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14 hours ago Boy last seen in Seattle's Capitol Hill area Tuesday evening remains missing

Boy last seen in Seattle's Capitol Hill area Tuesday evening remains missing  KOMO News

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17 hours ago Seattle Mariners Fired Hitting Coach Takes Big Job with American League Champs

Seattle Mariners Fired Hitting Coach Takes Big Job with American League Champs  Sports Illustrated

Events

14 hours ago In D.C.'s bitter cold, a homeless shelter offers hot food and some hope

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.

Politics

17 hours ago Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires  Airbnb Newsroom

Events

15 hours 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.

Politics

17 hours ago Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires  Airbnb Newsroom

Events

15 hours 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.

Politics

20 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

16 hours ago A smart ring with a tiny camera lets users point and click to control home devices

While smart devices in homes have grown to include speakers, security systems, lights and thermostats, the ways to control them have remained relatively stable. Users can interact with a phone, or talk to the tech, but these are frequently less convenient than the simple switches they replace: "Turn on the lamp . Not that one . Turn up the speaker volume . Not that loud!"

Politics

20 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

18 hours 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

22 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

18 hours 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

25 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

18 hours 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

32 hours ago Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired

Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired  Yahoo! Voices

Events

18 hours 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

32 hours ago OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies

OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies  FOX 13 Seattle

Events