66 minutes ago Washington’s Overtime Buzzer Beater Caps Heroic Performance in Win over Washington State

Washington’s Overtime Buzzer Beater Caps Heroic Performance in Win over Washington State  University of the Pacific Athletics

Politics

15 hours ago PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach

In an FAQ obtained by TechCrunch, PowerSchool confirms it negotiated with the threat actors responsible for the breach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

7 hours ago ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff

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.

Economics

3 hours ago Riley Leonard returns from injury to lead Notre Dame to national championship game in CFP win vs Penn State

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.

Sport

37 minutes ago 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina, authorities say

A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation's capital after a fake online conspiracy theory motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police.

Events

15 hours ago Exclusive – Persecution Expert: Christians in Aleppo Could Face 'Beginning of the End' Under Jihadi Rule

The ancient Christian community of Syria is facing an existential threat, particularly in Aleppo, under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The post Exclusive – Persecution Expert: Christians in Aleppo Could Face ‘Beginning of the End’ Under Jihadi Rule appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

9 hours ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets user assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: Some users report that the new options have disappeared. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. Some users on X on Thursday reported that ChatGPT’s existing custom instructions menu on the web has been revamped with new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

13 hours ago Professor William Thilly, whose research illuminated the effects of mutagens on human cells, dies at 79

A professor of genetics, toxicology, and biological engineering, Thilly pushed himself and his students to develop solutions to real-world problems.

Science

14 hours ago Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh says modern cars have become ‘dystopian’ and ‘disconnected’

Volkswagen-backed startup Scout Motors broke cover just a few months ago, and at this week’s CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, they hold the honor of being one of the only American automakers with a presence at the show.  That’s not the only thing that stands out about Scout being here, though. In a sea […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Transport

2 hours ago Column | Miss Manners: Feeling guilty for leaving a friend’s concert early

Column | Miss Manners: Feeling guilty for leaving a friend’s concert early  The Washington Post

Politics

21 hours ago Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

Society

10 hours ago Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals

Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals  Earthjustice

Economics

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

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

Sport

3 hours ago Live updates: L.A. fires destroy as many as 10,000 buildings as Palisades and Eaton burn

Live updates: L.A. fires destroy as many as 10,000 buildings as Palisades and Eaton burn  The Washington Post

Events

22 hours ago Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."

Culture

9 hours ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets users assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: Some users report that the new options have disappeared. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. Some users on X on Thursday reported that ChatGPT’s existing custom instructions menu on the web has been revamped with new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

19 hours ago Road closures, security in place ahead of Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Road closures, security in place ahead of Jimmy Carter's state funeral  NBC Washington

Transport

3 hours ago Gonzaga WCC opponent preview: Washington State embraces underdog mentality

Gonzaga WCC opponent preview: Washington State embraces underdog mentality  Sports Illustrated

Politics

26 hours ago Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne

Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne  SpaceCoastDaily.com

Society

12 hours ago Donald Rumsfeld’s Former Washington, D.C., Home Hits the Market for $5.8 Million

Donald Rumsfeld’s Former Washington, D.C., Home Hits the Market for $5.8 Million  Robb Report

Economics

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

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

Sport

3 hours ago Washington fire officials urge residents to prepare as California wildfires rage

Washington fire officials urge residents to prepare as California wildfires rage  KIRO Seattle

Events

11 hours ago Google folds more AI teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools. On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Google’s AI Studio team and the team developing the API for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago After another frustrating loss, it’s time for the Bruins to shake things up 

The Bruins have lost six games in a row for the first time since March 2015. The post After another frustrating loss, it’s time for the Bruins to shake things up  appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

30 hours ago Despite state law, Washington takes 3+ years to reveal its climate pollution

Despite state law, Washington takes 3+ years to reveal its climate pollution  KUOW News and Information

Society

14 hours ago Government investments in failed tech ventures aren't a waste of taxpayer money

A common government strategy to increase prosperity in economically lagging regions is to provide financial assistance to technology-based businesses. This intervention is designed to address market failures that cause financial scarcity in such places.

Economics

10 hours ago South Bend Adams boys basketball to be without coach Chad Johnston for Washington game

South Bend Adams boys basketball to be without coach Chad Johnston for Washington game  South Bend Tribune

Sport

4 hours ago Report: Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills Possible Arson, Suspect Detained

Police reportedly have been investigating the Kenneth fire in Woodland Hills near the southside of the San Fernando Valley as possible arson and have detained a suspect, according to a local Fox News affiliate. The post Report: Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills Possible Arson, Suspect Detained appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

12 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX to Provide Free Starlink Terminals to Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires

Elon Musk said his SpaceX company will provide free Starlink terminals to the Los Angeles areas affected by the raging and catastrophic wildfires. The satellite internet service will help restore communication in areas devastated by the ongoing fires. The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Provide Free Starlink Terminals to Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

3 hours ago Communities honor former president Jimmy Carter's global impact on Habitat for Humanity

Communities honor former president Jimmy Carter's global impact on Habitat for Humanity  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

14 hours ago Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers

Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has undergone exponential growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. Yet its reach extends far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle), logistics, and online advertising.

Economics

20 hours ago Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors

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

Sport

4 hours ago Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program

Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program  The Lund Report

Events

15 hours ago Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact

Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds.  Experts see […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago Akins Scores 20 Points as No. 16 Michigan State Opens Big Halftime Lead to Beat Washington, 88

Akins Scores 20 Points as No. 16 Michigan State Opens Big Halftime Lead to Beat Washington, 88-54  Michigan State Athletics

Politics

14 hours ago Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don't Count as 'Major Disruptive Event'

An Airbnb customer claims the company refused to rebook her Los Angeles stay amid raging wildfires that spread due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing tens of thousands of people. According to the Silicon Valley giant, the wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles are not a "major disruptive event." The post prompted many to share their own Airbnb horror stories. The post Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don’t Count as ‘Major Disruptive Event’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

20 hours ago How to watch Michigan State vs. Washington basketball, live stream, betting line

How to watch Michigan State vs. Washington basketball, live stream, betting line  Lansing State Journal

Sport

4 hours ago University of Washington student in conflict over enrollment innovation

University of Washington student in conflict over enrollment innovation  KING5.com

Events

15 hours ago Google’s Daily Listen AI feature generates a podcast based on your Discover feed

Google is testing a new “Daily Listen” feature that automatically generates a podcast based on your Discover feed. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that Daily Listen is a personalized AI-powered audio experience that is designed to help you stay up to date on the topics you care about.  The feature is currently rolling out on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

4 hours ago Washington Nationals, New First Baseman Exchange Arbitration Numbers: Report

Washington Nationals, New First Baseman Exchange Arbitration Numbers: Report  Sports Illustrated

Politics

14 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on 'Tonight Show,' Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: 'It’s F**king Gnarly'

In an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night, actress Jamie Lee Curtis teared up over the devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas this week. The post Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show,’ Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: ‘It’s F**king Gnarly’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

21 hours 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.

Sport

5 hours ago Notre Dame forced to play backup quarterback in Orange Bowl after starter Riley Leonard leaves with injury

Notre Dame starting quarterback Riley Leonard left a College Football Playoff semifinal late in the first half and was being evaluated for an injury.

Events

18 hours ago Hackers are exploiting a new Ivanti VPN security bug to hack into company networks

Mandiant says a Chinese cyberespionage group has been exploiting the critical-rated vulnerability since at least mid-December. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

4 hours ago Akins scores 20 points as No. 16 Michigan State overwhelms Washington 88

Akins scores 20 points as No. 16 Michigan State overwhelms Washington 88-54  KING5.com

Politics

15 hours ago Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business

“This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration, we believe it is the right time to close this chapter.” The post Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

31 hours ago Mike McDaniel reflects on approach to player discipline during remarks about Dolphins' subpar season

While Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel experienced some success in his first couple of seasons in Miami, year three came to a considerably disappointing end.

Sport

5 hours ago Every smartphone in LA accidentally received a wildfire evacuation alert

As wildfires rage for the third consecutive day through parts of Los Angeles, now including the Hollywood Hills, several neighborhoods have been forced to evacuate for safety purposes. But on Thursday afternoon, a wildfire evacuation alert was mistakenly sent to the smartphone of every resident in Los Angeles County, a region with more than 9 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

4 hours ago Washington leaders talk budget deficit and other priorities ahead of legislative session

Washington leaders talk budget deficit and other priorities ahead of legislative session  KHQ Right Now

Politics

16 hours ago Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter

Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed.

Economics

5 hours ago Washington Red Cross volunteer preparing to help victims of Palisades fire

Washington Red Cross volunteer preparing to help victims of Palisades fire  KING5.com

Events

4 hours ago WATCH LIVE: Tom Izzo debriefs after Big Ten victory against Washington

WATCH LIVE: Tom Izzo debriefs after Big Ten victory against Washington  WILX

Politics

17 hours ago Tesla directors to pay up to $919 million to settle claims they overpaid themselves

A Delaware judge has approved a settlement that will see Tesla directors – including Chair Robyn Denholm, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Kimbal Musk, and James Murdoch – return up to $919 million to the automaker, officially resolving allegations that they overpaid themselves, per Reuters.  The settlement concludes a 2020 lawsuit by the Police and Fire […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

6 hours ago NASCAR Star Danica Patrick: The Way California Is 'Managed' Is to Blame for Fires

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has voiced skepticism at reports that there simply is not enough water to fight the Los Angeles, California, wildfires, pointing out that the way the state is "managed" is to blame. The post NASCAR Star Danica Patrick: The Way California Is ‘Managed’ Is to Blame for Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

But the court left in place an injunction that bars the Justice Department from disclosing the report for another three days.

Politics

18 hours ago Dallas firms plan another data center campus with $1 billion price tag

Three Dallas-based firms are partnering to develop a $1 billion data center campus south of Dallas.

Economics

6 hours ago California wildfires live updates: L.A.’s 6th fire — Kenneth — prompts evacuations as Palisades, Eaton burn

California wildfires live updates: L.A.’s 6th fire — Kenneth — prompts evacuations as Palisades, Eaton burn  The Washington Post

Events

5 hours ago Dem Rep. Sherman: 'Political' to Blame L.A. Fire Budget Cuts for Impacts of Fire

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) stated that the cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget will likely be reversed “and should be. And they were perhaps ill-advised, but they’re not a reason why The post Dem Rep. Sherman: ‘Political’ to Blame L.A. Fire Budget Cuts for Impacts of Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

28 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

6 hours ago Washington faces transportation funding crisis but one idea still iffy

Washington faces transportation funding crisis but one idea still iffy  MyNorthwest

Events

5 hours ago The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows

The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows  The Spokesman Review

Politics

31 hours ago Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later

Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later  25 News Now

Economics

6 hours ago Washington faces transportation funding crisis but road usage charge still iffy proposition

Washington faces transportation funding crisis but road usage charge still iffy proposition  MyNorthwest

Events

5 hours ago What Washington State's head coach said on Gonzaga matchup: 'They're one of the best teams in the country'

What Washington State's head coach said on Gonzaga matchup: 'They're one of the best teams in the country'  Sports Illustrated

Politics

6 hours ago WATCH: Drone Footage Shows Destroyed Pacific Palisades L.A. Neighborhood

Aerial footage captured by local news drones shows the devastating damage done by the raging Pacific Palisades fire in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood, revealing a post-apocalyptic landscape of destroyed homes. The post WATCH: Drone Footage Shows Destroyed Pacific Palisades L.A. Neighborhood appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Trudeau on Canada Becoming 51st State: 'Not Going to Happen,' We Define Ourselves As 'Not American'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday on CNN's "The Lead" that Canada will never become part of the United States, adding that Canadians identify as "not American." The post Trudeau on Canada Becoming 51st State: ‘Not Going to Happen,’ We Define Ourselves As ‘Not American’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago ‘There was nothing you could do’: The two days when fire swallowed Los Angeles

‘There was nothing you could do’: The two days when fire swallowed Los Angeles  The Washington Post

Events

6 hours ago Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in Washington

Jimmy Carter laid to rest in Plains, Georgia, after funeral service in Washington  CBS News

Politics

6 hours ago Red Cross workers from Oregon, Washington deploy to Los Angeles for wildfire relief

Red Cross workers from Oregon, Washington deploy to Los Angeles for wildfire relief  KVAL

Events

6 hours ago Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla respond to Brandon Jennings’ ‘softest’ Celtic criticism 

"Jayson is an unbelievable player — a great player, one of the best Celtics of all time — and the facts speak for themselves." The post Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla respond to Brandon Jennings’ ‘softest’ Celtic criticism  appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago Kremlin Warns Donald Trump to Stay Away from Greenland – Russia Has ‘Strategic Interests’ in Arctic

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday reminded President-elect Donald Trump, who hopes to acquire Greenland, that Russia will protect its “strategic interests” in the Arctic region. The post Kremlin Warns Donald Trump to Stay Away from Greenland – Russia Has ‘Strategic Interests’ in Arctic appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 hours ago Los Angeles Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County

The Los Angeles Fire Department erroneously sent an evacuation warning text message alert to all of Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, inflicting more panic and confusion on an already traumatized public coping with the most damaging fires in Los Angeles history. The post Los Angeles Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 hours ago Man Convicted in Pizzagate Shooting Is Killed in Confrontation With Police

Edgar Maddison Welch, 36, of Salisbury, N.C., who was sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 shooting at a Washington restaurant, was fatally shot after he pointed a gun at an officer during a traffic stop, the police said.

Events

6 hours ago Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County

The Los Angeles County Fire Department erroneously sent an evacuation warning text message alert to all of Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, inflicting more panic and confusion on an already traumatized public coping with the most damaging fires in Los Angeles history. The post Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 hours ago Defense startup Epirus in talks to raise over $150M, potentially cutting valuation 

The round could give the company a valuation of about $1 billion, a decrease from the company’s previous $1.35 billion valuation.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

6 hours ago Column | Americans worry about democracy — particularly the ‘representative’ part

Column | Americans worry about democracy — particularly the ‘representative’ part  The Washington Post

Politics

8 hours ago Retired CAL Fire Battalion Chief: Budget Cuts Have Created Staffing Issues

On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Mike Lopez praised California’s mutual aid system and said that the recent fires would be tough to combat even with more firefighters, but budget cuts have created an The post Retired CAL Fire Battalion Chief: Budget Cuts Have Created Staffing Issues appeared first on Breitbart.

Events