“That was the first time I really played for a team where it was like, everybody in that city is rocking with you.” The post ‘I loved Boston’: Blake Griffin fondly reflects on his lone season with Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

Fox News host Jesse Watters discusses the destruction that Los Angeles residents are facing as the wildfires continue into a fourth day on “Jesse Watters Primetime."

A review of California Gov. Newsom's budget cuts shows fire prevention funding was reduced substantially just months before the California fires.

The Daily Show host Desi Lydic mocked former President Obama and President-elect Trump's seemingly friendly interactions at former President Carter's funeral service.

New beginnings: Dozens of animals rescued from California sent to Seattle Humane  MyNorthwest

Trump Org. issues ethics plan for second term. Critics say it’s not enough.  The Washington Post

Alaska tops U.S. in adolescent smoking rates, with concerning rise in vaping  youralaskalink

Washington state receives funding for Sound Transit station, rail improvements at Port of Benton  TRAINS Magazine

Macy's announces closure of 66 stores, including 3 locations in western Washington  KOMO News

Things aren’t quite as easy as they seem for Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet. Sure, the A-list couple has been doing their thing for a while now — and very privately, too. But their names keep popping up in other people’s mouths even as they try to navigate love and romance (mostly) far away from fame. And [...] Read More... The post Kylie Jenner & Timothée Chalamet Have 'Things They Still Need To Navigate' To Make Relationship Work appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong argued that the handling of the LA wildfires proves that leaders must be chosen based on competence, not politics.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora recently opened up on why he skipped a trip to the Trump White House after leading his team to the 2018 World Series title.

Katherine Franke, a law professor and vocal advocate of pro-Palestinian students, had been under investigation over remarks she made about Israeli students.

Prince William is campaigning to get Prince Harry taken out of their father King Charles III‘s will, claims a royal source! Damn. According to a high-level palace insider via RadarOnline on Friday, the monarch is being pushed by several people within The Firm to remove his youngest from his will: “A lot of people in [...] Read More... The post 'The Final Nail'?! Prince William Urging King Charles To Cut Prince Harry Out Of His Will: REPORT appeared first on Perez Hilton.

United States | El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela get extended TPS status  BAL Immigration Law

The Securities and Exchange Commission said it reached a settlement agreement with WWE co-founder Vince McMahon, which requires he pay a civil penalty and reimburse the WWE $1.33 million following a yearslong probe over administrative charges.

Key matchup: LeJuan Watts shouldering huge load for Washington State entering Gonzaga matchup  The Spokesman Review

Storm’s free agency to be dictated by Nneka Ogwumike, Gabby Williams decisions  The Seattle Times

The Biden administration is illegally sanctioning American Jews in the Middle East, a recently filed lawsuit challenging the executive order claims.

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation gifts $9M to educational, behavioral health  NBC Montana

This Washington Nationals Pitching Prospect on Cusp of Breakout Campaign  Sports Illustrated

California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an independent investigation into the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power after fire hydrants went dry during the devastating fires.

TikTok, Facing a US Ban, Is Also Waging Legal Battles Around the World  The New York Times

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster kept their relationship private for months, maybe even years. Maybe the secret wasn’t kept very well among Broadway behind-the-scenes folks, from what we hear. But the Music Man co-stars tried nonetheless. However, on Monday night they finally got snapped by the paps, confirming the coupling. Darn, right? Ambushed by a photographer who [...] Read More... The post Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster TOTALLY Staged Those Paparazzi Pics! Why We're Convinced... appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Microsoft has taken legal action against a group the company claims intentionally developed and used tools to bypass the safety guardrails of its cloud AI products. According to a complaint filed by the company in December in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, a group of unnamed 10 defendants allegedly used […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Wojo: Lions should hope to play Washington, but will get stuck with familiar foe  Detroit News

Iowa University's women's basketball head coach Jan Jensen addressed the team's "lack of senior leadership" to reporters following Caitlin Clark's departure.

1st presumptive case of bird flu identified in San Francisco juvenile, officials say  MSN

From soup (with no styrofoam) to free lunches: What have Alaska legislators cooked up for this session?  Must Read Alaska

Did Blake Lively threaten Justin Baldoni to get him to write a letter praising her? That’s what he claimed! And now the letter in question is out — so everyone can see what he had to say about her! In his libel lawsuit against The New York Times, Justin alleged the Gossip Girl alum demanded [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Penned Glowing Letter To Get Blake Lively A Producer Credit On It Ends With Us -- But Only Because Of Her 'Threats'?! Read It & Decide! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

150 years ago this week, George and Mary Jane Washington filed plat that would become Centralia  Centralia Chronicle

Justice Juan M. Merchan gave Donald J. Trump a symbolic punishment. The judge said that leniency was due the office of the president, not the man who will soon hold the title.

Bird Flu: 1st presumptive case of H5N1 identified in San Francisco juvenile, Department of Public Health says  ABC7 Bay Area

Two men who were shot during the first assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly attend his upcoming inauguration. The post Report: Two Men Shot During Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump to Attend Inauguration appeared first on Breitbart.

California's Economy: Walgreens To Close 12 Stores Across San Francisco, Experts Raise Concerns  NewsBreak

U.S. REP. CASTOR STATEMENT ON BIDEN ANSWERING HER CALL TO PROTECT VENEZUELAN NEIGHBORS AND OTHERS  Kathy Castor

Opinion | Joe Biden achieved a great deal — and committed two unforgivable sins  The Washington Post

ABC host David Muir made headlines once again for his fashion choices, ditching the clothespins he used the previous day to enhance his appearance on camera.

Seattle City Council member proposes limits to blast ball use for crowd control  The Center Square

GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno sent a blistering letter to the Biden administration after it announced it was extending deportation protection to hundreds of thousands of migrants.

These are the companies that laid off the most San Francisco workers in 2024  SFGATE

Pain in the ice: Mount Washington woman snowed in after calling two dozen snow removal companies  WCPO 9 Cincinnati

Alexander Vindman criticized incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz's plan to clear the National Security Council of deep staters. The post Alexander Vindman Slams Mike Waltz Plan to Clear Deep Staters from National Security Council appeared first on Breitbart.

The Boss family feud is heating up! Earlier this week, Allison Holker spoke to People about her upcoming memoir This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light. She exposed some shocking personal secrets about her late husband, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, in the interview. She revealed she found illicit drugs he’d hidden — [...] Read More... The post How tWitch's 'Furious' Family Is 'Preparing To Fight Back' Against Allison Holker's Book! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Washington Roundup: ’24 election certified, Carter lies in state, Title IX rule blocked  Our Sunday Visitor

President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power shutoff, but a report indicates the city's water utility might lack a common safety protocol.

Washington Nationals Were Able To Avoid Arbitration With Two More Young Stars  Sports Illustrated

Video: Getitng to Know #Seahawks OC Candidate Hank Fraley | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

Check out these majestic views of Interior Alaska during a recent snowmachine training with Wildlife Troopers and Rural State Troopers.  Facebook

In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

About 4% of Dunkin’s U.S. stores were impacted, according to a company spokesperson. The post Shortage leaves Dunkin’ stores without any doughnuts in Nebraska, New Mexico and other states appeared first on Boston.com.

Tensions were high as the first expert witness took the stand at the CNN defamation trial brought by U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young in Panama City, Florida.

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Tom Grossi about his "If the NFL Was Scripted" series and the characters and storylines viewers should be watching for in the NFL playoffs.

Hundreds of Syrian refugees in Turkey are making a return to Syria every day, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry. But the majority are waiting to see how the new leadership takes shape.

Los Angeles wildfires: Rams president explains decision to move NFL wild-card game vs. Vikings to Arizona  CBS Sports

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman delivered the perfect response to a race-baiting question from ESPN's Molly McGrath. The post Brett Favre Praises Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman’s Perfect Response to ESPN’s Race-Baiting Question appeared first on Breitbart.

DOGE representatives are reportedly holding meetings with federal staffers in an effort to cut government spending waste.

Tulsi Gabbard went back on her previous position against section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ahead of her confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona talks with NPR's Juana Summers about what went wrong and what went right in his department during the Biden administration.

People from Venezuela, El Salvador and Honduras has had Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for the longest time. With the Trump administration promising to end TPS, Central Americans are bracing for the possibility of being deported.

As the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew, prepares to leave his post, he talks about his diplomatic efforts to shape the direction of the Israel-Hamas war.

"We are going to do everything we can in this round to get all the American hostages, living and dead, out," Ambassador Jacob J. Lew tells NPR. His tenure as President Biden's envoy ends this month.

Biden and Zelenskiy discuss US support for Ukraine, sanctions, air defenses  Reuters

This year's Cotton Bowl schools are already topping the charts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) spending and accepting foreign cash. The post REPORT: Cotton Bowl Schools Take Millions in Foreign Funding, Waste Millions on Left-Wing DEI appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco's flagship Macy's store in Union Square not on 2025 closure list  CBS San Francisco

Reimbursement and supply chain issues: The latest on Washington Square restaurant  Peoria Journal Star

Candidates for the seminary should not be disqualified based on sexual orientation, according to new church guidelines in Italy.

San Francisco's flagship Union Square Macy's store not on 2025 closure list  CBS News

Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Baltimore Orioles Can Help Replace Ace in Potential Trade with Seattle Mariners  Sports Illustrated

"I’m not gonna let some random guy come into the media and spit absolute nonsense." The post Brad Marchand rips WEEI’s Rich Keefe for report of rift between him, David Pastrnak appeared first on Boston.com.

Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., blasted the GOP for focusing on keeping transgender athletes out of sports that align with their gender identity.

A Maine dish was also named among the best of 2024. The post A Boston cocktail was among the best worldwide in 2024, according to Forbes Travel Guide inspectors appeared first on Boston.com.

Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown  The Associated Press

"I couldn’t even fathom all the lies we’ve read that are being told to save face." The post Jerod Mayo’s wife appeared to call out Patriots on social media after firing appeared first on Boston.com.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in an interview published Friday that "people in the Biden administration" pushed Meta "super hard" to censor users who were posting "true" information about the coronavirus vaccines. "These people from the Biden administration would call up our team and scream at them and curse," Zuckerberg said. The post Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan: Biden Officials Screamed and Cursed at Us to Censor ‘Things that Were True’ appeared first on Breitbart.

A controversial Canadian Islamic group called Hizb ut Tahrir Canada has resumed its annual Khilafah Conference, an event that calls for rule by a global “caliphate” under sharia law. The post Canadian Islamic Group Resumes Annual Conference Demanding Caliphate and Sharia Law appeared first on Breitbart.

Democratic members of congress were less reactive to the sentencing of President-elect Trump on Friday, where he was sentenced with no penalty in the New York criminal trial.

Inside new Washington gymnastics coach Jessa Hansen Parker’s formula for success  Dailyuw

Meta and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg spoke to Rogan about the ongoing pressure he and his companies faced from the government to censor American's speech.

Opinion | Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve  The Washington Post

United States Mint Arkansas American Innovation® $1 Coin Products Available on January 7  GlobeNewswire

An incumbent Democrat narrowly won re-election to the state’s highest court. But the Republican-controlled court is considering an unusual protest from her challenger that could flip the result.

Actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman heaped scorn on the political class in Los Angeles and the state of California over the devastating wildfire disaster that continues to sweep over Southern California, and demanded that they "resign in shame" for their fatal failures. The post Actress Justine Bateman Says Californians Are Learning What Happens When You Elect Incompetent Democrats: ‘Resign Out of Shame’ appeared first on Breitbart.

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Here’s what you might see and hear in Sound Transit’s next round of drilling work  West Seattle Blog

Thirty-three Senate Democrats voted with Republicans Thursday to clear a key procedural hurdle on the Laken Riley Act. The post Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats, Schedules Next Vote Monday appeared first on Breitbart.

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles again and underwent surgery to repair it, according to a report from NFL Network.

The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.

Gonzaga's Mark Few on 'fearless' Washington State: 'They really frustrate some of the teams that they play'  Sports Illustrated

A construction zone. A car crash. A double-parked truck. A motorcycle cop with its red, white, and blues deployed.  My one-hour trip along the Las Vegas Strip in a custom-built Zoox robotaxi during CES 2025 wasn’t a dull one. A second, shorter ride the following evening proved less eventful. And in both rides, the Zoox […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Live updates: About 153,000 people under evacuation orders in LA County  NBC Los Angeles

Gov. Ayotte, who ran on a “Don’t Mass it up” slogan, called the Bay State a “cautionary tale.” The post Gov. Kelly Ayotte promises not to let New Hampshire turn into Massachusetts appeared first on Boston.com.

Mike Lee and Martin Heinrich are sparring over the proper protocol for confirmation hearings as Republicans look to quickly install Trump's nominees.

Buyers are searching for less expensive homes beyond big metropolitan areas. The post Zillow named Providence a Top 10 hottest home market. What about Boston? appeared first on Boston.com.

UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential  KUAC

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted reporters for attacking President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized the incompetency of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), noting that reporters would be changing the tone of their coverage to be less favorable if Republicans were leading the state and city facing the crisis. The post L.A. Fires: Ron DeSantis Blasts Journos for Focusing More on Trump’s Criticism than Newsom’s Incompetence appeared first on Breitbart.

Legal scholars and attorneys weighed in on New York Judge Juan Merchan sentencing Trump in the NY v. Trump case on Friday morning.

Transition 2025: A Report the Incoming Trump Administration Should Read  Council on Foreign Relations

Condemning Maduro’s Illegitimate Attempt to Seize Power in Venezuela and Announcing New Actions Against his Regime and Support to support Venezuelans  USEmbassy.gov

Washington Nationals Slugger Reveals Most Important Aspect of Succeeding in New Role  Sports Illustrated

School districts in and around Los Angeles shut down because of the fires. That includes LAUSD, the second largest school district in the country.

Outdated infrastructure, onerous regulations, unfair competition: Alaska seafood has a lot to sort out, lawmakers find  IntraFish

US labor market exits 2024 with strong job gains, drop in unemployment rate  Reuters

State lawmakers plan to continue to focus on the need for new Cook Inlet natural gas  Alaska Beacon

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Alaska farmer discusses food insecurity as Dunleavy aims to bolster agriculture  Alaska's News Source

After accounting startup Bench abruptly shut down on December 27 and was bought in a fire-sale by Employer.com, Bench customers are now learning they can’t easily just take their financial data and leave.  And some are very unhappy about it, three customers told TechCrunch. To recap: When Bench, a startup based in Canada that raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Exclusive: US to release clean fuel tax credit model that limits ethanol producers' credit access, sources say  Reuters

United States Mint Releases 2025 American Innovation® $1 Coin Program Designs  GlobeNewswire

Constellation Energy to buy Calpine in blockbuster $16.4 billion US power deal  Reuters

NFL family contributes $5 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts  NFL.com

By the end of 2024, domestic spending on streaming services collapsed from an average of $55.04 per month to just $42.38. The post Nolte: Spending on Streaming Services Plummets 23 Percent in a Single Year appeared first on Breitbart.

AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807-Mile Pipeline  Pipeline and Gas Journal

Edison National Bank/Bank of the Islands donates $800 to United States Power Squadron  Priority Marketing

A ransomware gang took credit for the breach, claiming to have stolen over 400,000 government-issued identity documents from customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

California FAIR Plan could be on the hook for up to $24 billion in L.A. fire losses  San Francisco Chronicle

Alaska DOT&PF granted $1.13 million for Seward Highway avalanche mitigation  Alaska's News Source

ICON Technologies Inc., which builds homes using 3D printing, is laying off 114 people, according to a WARN letter filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news to TechCrunch, providing a statement that ICON had “recently made a difficult decision to re-align” its team and team size “to focus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The fans were informed that they could be arrested if they're seen at an MLB event during their banishment. The post Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts reportedly banned from MLB parks ‘indefinitely’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Former UFC Champion Dominick Cruz Reveals UFC Seattle Bout Will Be His Final Fight  Newsweek

A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.

The two Yankees fans who pinned Mookie Betts' hand down and pried a ball out of his glove have reportedly been indefinitely banned from MLB stadiums.

Washington (WIAA) high school girls basketball scores, live updates (1/10/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/10/2025)  Sports Illustrated

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on Venu. The post Media companies scrap Venu Sports streaming service before it even started appeared first on Boston.com.

Comcast has reached agreements with NESN and NBC Sports Boston to move the channels from its Popular TV (or basic) package to its Ultimate TV (or premium) level of service beginning Tuesday. The post More green for the games: Xfinity bumping NESN, NBC Sports Boston to pricier cable tier starting next week appeared first on Boston.com.

How to watch Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: TV/live stream info for Sunday's Wild Card game  NBC Sports

Our volleyball league made it clear that we had to compete against a male athlete or forfeit everything we had worked for. Still, our choice was clear. We stood by our faith.

Notre Dame is going to the first College Football Playoff National Championship after defeating Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night.

How to watch Portland State Vikings vs. Eastern Washington Eagles: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NCAA Basketball game  CBS Sports

Seahawks Mailbag: Most Improved Players, ‘Complementary Football’ & More  Seahawks.com

Michigan State Spartans vs. Washington Huskies: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

LA fires updates: Rams playoff game moved, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

Former UFC Bantamweight champion set to retire after final fight at UFC Seattle  MMA Mania

The attorney general's office said it was disappointed by the court's decision, but respects it, spokesperson Michael Garrity said in a statement. The post NH Supreme Court upholds judge’s ruling on ‘Keep New England White’ banners appeared first on Boston.com.

Live Updates: Fires in California leave at least 11 dead, decimate Los Angeles area  CBS News

Live updates: 11 deaths reported in LA County fires, medical examiner says  NBC Los Angeles

The founder of the LA Dream Center told Fox News Digital that Wolfgang Puck, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Florence Pugh are among the celebrities bringing awareness to wildfire relief efforts.

Column | The political utility of the hoary ‘diseased immigrant’ trope  The Washington Post

John Mayer is sending his love to those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires. And he’s letting everyone else know what that means. On Instagram Thursday, the Gravity singer posted a photo of the “most valuable” thing he owns. No, it isn’t a guitar or a Grammy. It turns out, it’s a [...] Read More... The post John Mayer Breaks Hearts With Emotional Message About What's Really Being Lost In These Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

If a drone is in the air, then all firefighting aerial operations shut down. That's just one of the many warnings officials hope people take to heart.

Pastor Christopher Spolar, whose church burned amid the raging wildfires, discusses the importance of bringing hope to the broken-hearted amid the California wildfires on "Special Report."

Man who kidnapped Seattle woman, kept her in cinderblock cell attempts to escape jail for second time  KING5.com

Lower courts ruled that a task force that determines which treatments must be covered at no cost had not been validly appointed.

L.A. fires live updates: 11 killed, 10,000 structures feared destroyed as wildfires rage into fourth day  The Washington Post

Jennifer Garner is lending a helping hand amid the horrific wildfires in Southern California. According to Page Six, the actress volunteered to feed firefighters in Los Angeles on Friday who have been working hard 24/7 to battle the fires that have burned nearly 30,000 acres of land and left thousands of homes in ruins. Pictures [...] Read More... The post Jennifer Garner Seen Volunteering To Feed Firefighters As Ben Affleck Leans On Her Amid Evacuation! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Massive Palisades Fire turns deadly as it devastates coastal Los Angeles community  CBS News

An aerial view of the LA fires: Neighborhoods torched, communities look like war zones  USA TODAY

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Storm leaves deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in ruin  youralaskalink

‘One of the Most Impactful Art Losses Ever’: Insurers Start to Assess LA Wildfire Damage  ARTnews

An emotional JJ Redick opened up about losing his home in the Palisades wildfires and explained to the media what he saw driving in his neighborhood.

Brenda King, a California single mother who lost everything in Altadena this week during the Eaton Fire, is hailing her community’s resilience.

Yeah, you read that correctly. And no, we have no idea, either. Whitney Cummings has a plan to take on the LA wildfires head-on — by confronting potential arsonists herself. On Instagram Thursday, the actress took to her Stories to share the story about an arsonist who was caught trying to start more fires near [...] Read More... The post Whitney Cummings Is Patrolling LA With Swords To Fight Off Arsonists! Sorry, WHAT?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise as Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes  The Wall Street Journal

SF Girls Chorus boss on leave after lewd texting ‘sextortion’ incident  The San Francisco Standard

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly sending two of their team planes to Los Angeles to evacuate LA Rams players, their families, team staffers and pets.

Dramatic aerial video shows 'staggering' devastation of Los Angeles fires  USA TODAY

Families in shock begin to visit their charred homes in the Los Angeles area  The Associated Press

LA fires: What's happening in Los Angeles, and what caused the wildfires?  BBC.com

The NFL community is stepping in to offer millions in financial support to victims of the recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Mandy Moore is hitting back at haters after receiving backlash for sharing her family's fire relief fundraiser on her Instagram. The actress lost most of her home in the Los Angeles wildfires.

A review of Los Angeles County's budget shows that thousands of dollars were allocated to diversity, equity and inclusion programs while the fire department saw major funding cuts.

Live updates: 7,000 structures damaged or destroyed in LA County Eaton Fire  NBC Los Angeles

LA fires live updates: At least 10 dead as over 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed  The Independent

San Francisco 49ers’ Defensive Coordinator Candidates To Replace Nick Sorensen  Forbes

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

Police in Louisiana have issued an arrest warrant for LSU receiver and NFL Draft prospect Kyren Lacy after he allegedly fled a fatal hit-and-run.

As the Venezuelan political crisis reaches a breaking point, members of the Venezuelan opposition party are warning there will be an increase in Tren de Aragua gang violence with deadly consequences for the U.S. if socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro successfully retakes power.

One of the Wisconsin 12-year-old girls who took part in the infamous "Slender Man Stabbing" attack on her classmate over a decade ago is set to be released from a psychiatric hospital after petitioning multiple times and adopting a transgender identity. The post ‘Slender Man Stabbing’ Murderer Will Be Released from WI Mental Facility After Becoming Trans appeared first on Breitbart.

“We’re going to get to the bottom of why that wasn’t happening,” Gov. Maura Healey vowed.  The post Healey says she ordered criminal background checks on all shelter residents last spring, but they didn’t happen appeared first on Boston.com.

Benefit Concert for Los Angeles Fire Victims to Be Held at Intuit Dome  Billboard

At least 10 people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said that the City of Los Angeles failed its residents after failing to properly fund the fire department.

Seattle cybersecurity company WatchGuard snaps up threat analysis startup ActZero  GeekWire

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are doing what they can to help out their Los Angeles community. Even if it means offering up their home. As Perezcious readers know, wildfires have spread through the greater LA area this week, engulfing entire neighborhoods and destroying hundreds of homes. While the royals are safe in Montecito, about [...] Read More... The post Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Open Their Home To Displaced Friends As LA Wildfires Rage appeared first on Perez Hilton.

San Francisco Giants Rumored Free Agent Target Has Made Unique Offer to New York Mets  Sports Illustrated

Will TikTok Be Banned in the United States? Everything to Know About the SCOTUS Case  Them

Families in shock begin to visit their charred homes in Los Angeles area  The Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters on Friday that he doesn't remember what happened after he suffered the concussion.

California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water Shortages As Blazes Continue  Forbes

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

Montana AG Austin Knudsen petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a parental consent law for minors' abortions that his state's high court struck down last year.

On Friday, the nation’s highest court heard arguments on whether to uphold or block a law that could effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. The bill, signed into law by President Biden in April 2024, gives TikTok’s parent company ByteDance until January 19 to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban in the country. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake off San Francisco coast followed by two aftershocks  CBS News

Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.

New San Francisco mayor was warned about fireworks at his inauguration... he did anyway and chaos was instant  Daily Mail

Washington state sends dozens of engines, hundreds of firefighters to fight LA wildfires  KUOW News and Information

This is so devastating… Related: Hollywood’s ‘Lawrence’ Captures Internet’s Heart With Emotional LA Fire Interview Keleigh Sperry and Miles Teller were sadly among those who lost their home in the devastating wildfires that are all over El Lay right now. On Instagram Thursday night, the 32-year-old shared a blurry photo of the couple’s home, and [...] Read More... The post Miles Teller's Wife Keleigh Shares Last Photo Of Their Home Before It Was Destroyed In LA Wildfires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Close to a millions migrants will be shielded from deportation for up to 18 months.

TikTok will be asking the Supreme Court to strike down a law that could ban the app in a matter of days. The Justice Department says the law should be upheld, since it considers China a national security threat. TikTok's parent company is based in Beijing. The wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who has asked the high court to not rule to allow him to cut a deal that would save the service.

3.6 magnitude S.F. quake, aftershock centered in same spot as 1906 quake  San Francisco Chronicle

As Wildfire Flames Consume Architectural Gems, a Hit to ‘Old California’  The New York Times

The prison population has been creeping back upward. New laws in some states instituting harsher punishments threaten to further fill prisons, many of which are already understaffed and overcrowded.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Demarcus Robinson was arrested in November and is now facing one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Multiple aftershocks hit after magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes near SF Zoo  SFGATE

Los Angeles wildfires live updates: Devastation slows as winds die down  The Associated Press

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. on Jan. 19  The Associated Press

An Indian American doctor who reportedly kept two illegal aliens as servants in her home on low pay — somewhere between $3,000 and $7,200 per year — has permanently lost her medical license. The post Indian American Doctor Who Kept Two Indians as Servants on Low Pay Loses Medical License, Sentenced to Jail appeared first on Breitbart.

As wildfires continue to ravage L.A., here's a look at 5 of the worst fires in California history  CBS News

Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise; Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes  The Wall Street Journal

Even superheroes are vulnerable when it comes to love. This week we learned Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford had broken up after OVER TWO DECADES together. And now they’re addressing their split. A TMZ report revealed Courtney filed for divorce from the Superman Returns star on Wednesday in Los Angeles, citing “irreconcilable differences”. The pair were married [...] Read More... The post Brandon Routh & Courtney Ford GRUDGINGLY Break Silence On Shock Divorce News appeared first on Perez Hilton.

A slew of New York lawmakers called for the ouster of MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, the subway chief appointed by Gov. Hochul, for allegedly downplaying subway crime in a push for congestion pricing.

Atlanta has seen nearly 1,000 flights grounded, while more than 34,000 Arkansans have lost power.

Atlanta has seen nearly 1,000 flights grounded, while more than 34,000 Arkansans have lost power.

A Pacific Palisades reservoir was closed when wildfires swept the area and devastated the community, officials told the Los Angeles Times. The post Officials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted appeared first on Breitbart.

Palisades Fire devastates LA County, jumps in size as winds batter Southern California  CBS News

Accountable.US asked officials to determine whether Kennedy committed any felony by using an New York City to vote by mail in the last election. The post Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a ‘sham’ address appeared first on Boston.com.

California Wildfires Live Updates: L.A. Begins to Contain Palisades and Eaton Fires  The New York TimesLive updates: At least 10 dead in Los Angeles wildfires as Palisades, Kenneth, Eaton fires burn  CNN

Biden extends deportation relief for 900,000 immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine and Sudan  Reuters

A Minnesota storm chaser recently went viral on social media for a video he posted praying over a fiery street during the Palisades Fire in California.

Justice in a Deep Freeze — Alaska Struggles With a Dearth of Prosecutors  FindLaw

3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay Area, followed by aftershocks  CBS San Francisco

Days after Jerod Mayo was fired by the New England Patriots, his wife went unhinged on her Instagram, seemingly calling out a lack of "class."

Real estate mogul details how Los Angeles can rebuild after wildfires, says California leaders must ‘step up’  Fox Business

The Supreme Court might let the U.S. ban TikTok unless it’s sold. Here’s what to know.  The Associated Press

California Wildfire Live Updates: New Fire Breaks Out—Sparking More Evacuations  Forbes

The justices, who asked tough questions of both sides, showed skepticism toward arguments by lawyers for TikTok and its users.

Winter storm to bring 14 inches of snow across 26 US states: Weather update  Hindustan Times

Aurielle Hall knew she had little time to get herself and her daughter out of Altadena. Convincing Aunt Cheri would be a different challenge.

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.

Daniel Lurie names Dean Crispen new San Francisco fire chief, 1st major appointment as new mayor  ABC7 Bay Area

Archer Fire in Granada Hills triggers mandatory evacuations amid deadly LA County fires  CBS Los Angeles

‘I lost everything:’ Fire crews battle ‘unprecedented’ Los Angeles blazes  Al Jazeera English

Amid the Los Angeles fires with no known cause, chefs and restaurants are opening their doors to help with discounted meals and free food to feed the affected community.

Los Angeles fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures destroyed as Palisades, Eaton and other wildfires continue to burn in California  Yahoo! Voices

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Appoints New Fire Chief 1st Week in Office  KQED

A firefighting 'Super Scooper' airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into its wing, authorities say.

Maps show how California's Palisades Fire in Los Angeles area compares in size to major U.S. cities  CBS News

THANK GOD Perez has been growing his YouTube! But this really sucks! [...] Read More... The post Supreme Court Justices Make It Sound Like They Will Rule To Uphold TikTok Law! Today: appeared first on Perez Hilton.

'We are at a crisis.’ Seattle Eastside schools call for increased state funding  KUOW News and Information

If your home or business was damaged or destroyed in a wildfire, California Insurance Commissioner Richard Lara says don't sign anything right away.

Supreme Court hears arguments ahead of TikTok's ban in the United States  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

New Year, new Nick Viall. At least, that’s his plan… The Bachelor alum has kicked off 2025 by focusing on his health. Of course, that’s a sentiment many of us share with weight loss goals and fitness resolutions and all kinds of stuff like that. But unlike the rest of us, who attack these goals with [...] Read More... The post Nick Viall Turns To EXTREME Fasting Because His Diet Isn't Where It 'Should Be' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

The Celtics coach spoke about how he helps stars like Jayson Tatum keep constant criticism in perspective. The post Joe Mazzulla reveals ‘comical’ strategy for addressing criticism of Celtics stars appeared first on Boston.com.

Port City celebrating Washington’s birthday with American history trivia competition  ALXnow

Catholic bishops in Washington state share boarding school study with tribes  Centralia Chronicle

A family in Altadena went viral this week with video of them singing Christian hymns over the rubble of their home that burned in the Eaton fire just north of Pasadena near Los Angeles. The post Watch: Altadena Family Goes Viral Singing Christian Hymns over Destroyed Home appeared first on Breitbart.

The white cane for the 21st century. While many tech companies have increasingly worked to make technology more accessible for the blind and visually impaired, canes haven’t benefitted much from these advances. London-born WeWalk takes a more traditional approach to the white cane. Beyond the bulkier handle, not much sets the company’s product apart visually […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Place cells are known to encode individual locations, but research finds stitching together a “cognitive map” of a whole environment requires a broader ensemble of cells, aided by sleep, over several days.

Hugging Face, the AI developer platform, has settled a lawsuit against Korean AI startup FriendliAI, which had accused Hugging Face of infringing on one of its patents. Per a filing on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Delaware, FriendliAI reached a “confidential agreement” with Hugging Face on January 8, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Group activity recognition (GAR), which aims to identify activities performed collectively in videos, has gained significant attention recently. Existing GAR datasets typically annotate only a single Group Activity (GA) instance per sample, carefully selected from original videos.

The Supreme Court hears TikTok's case to toss out a ban just nine days before it will take effect. The Biden administration defends the measure on national security grounds.

San Francisco health officials say presumptive bird flu case found in child  CBS San Francisco

'Very unlikely' foreign actor linked to Havana Syndrome, US intelligence says  BBC.com

Opinion | As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles  The New York Times

A study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety suggests that automated crash prevention systems may fail to detect pedestrians wearing high-visibility clothing that makes them stand out to human drivers.