1 hour ago An overview of Seattle’s iconic music venues presented by The Daily’s arts + culture editor

An overview of Seattle’s iconic music venues presented by The Daily’s arts + culture editor  Dailyuw

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3 hours ago Cannabis company Stiiizy says hackers accessed customers’ ID documents

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.

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17 hours ago Former UFC Bantamweight champion set to retire after final fight at UFC Seattle

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

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2 hours ago The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case.

TikTok's parent company is based in China, and the U.S. government says that means it is a potential national security threat. The post The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case. appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 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.

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22 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.

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27 hours ago Bus caravan to circle downtown Seattle to honor slain driver Shawn Yim

Bus caravan to circle downtown Seattle to honor slain driver Shawn Yim  The Seattle Times

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2 hours ago Seattle Seahawks 2024 Grade Card: How Did Byron Murphy II, Rookie Class Perform?

Seattle Seahawks 2024 Grade Card: How Did Byron Murphy II, Rookie Class Perform?  Sports Illustrated

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17 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.

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40 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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2 hours ago Mandy Moore Reveals 'Survivor's Guilt' After Her House Is The Only One 'Still Standing' On Her Street

Mandy Moore is still reeling from the devastating fires that have completely rocked large parts of Los Angeles and its environs. The former A Walk To Remember star is one of far too many folks in the El Lay area who has seen their homes and all their possessions go up in smoke after devastating wildfires [...] Read More... The post Mandy Moore Reveals 'Survivor's Guilt' After Her House Is The Only One 'Still Standing' On Her Street appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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19 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.

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3 hours ago Martin Selig, Houdini of Seattle’s office market, can’t escape the crunch

Martin Selig, Houdini of Seattle’s office market, can’t escape the crunch  The Seattle Times

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20 hours ago LNG project development company says it has an agreement to develop $44 billion Alaska project

LNG project development company says it has an agreement to develop $44 billion Alaska project  Anchorage Daily News

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4 hours ago LA fire sounded alarm on budget cuts impacting wildfire response: memo

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented operational challenges" which would hamper its wildfire response.

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21 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.

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3 hours ago Cozy at home or flying down the slopes — how readers cope with the 'Big Dark'

Cozy at home or flying down the slopes — how readers cope with the 'Big Dark'  The Seattle Times

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23 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.

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7 hours ago My client was locked in a cage, victimized by a biological male at a women's prison. What about her rights?

In our recently filed lawsuit, alleging the violation of Mozzy’s civil rights by the State of Washington and prison employees, we detail how she was incarcerated with a biological male.

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24 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.

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3 hours ago Answering 12 questions Seahawks face heading into offseason | Analysis

Answering 12 questions Seahawks face heading into offseason | Analysis  The Seattle Times

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23 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

7 hours ago Death Toll Rises to 10 as Los Angeles Wildfires Regather Strength, More Evacuation Orders Issued

Wildfires laying waste to vast areas of Los Angeles have now claimed 10 lives and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires still burning Friday as dry desert winds fanning the flames regathered strength. One estimate of the damage and economic loss already caused by the catastrophic fires stands at $135-$150 billion. The post Death Toll Rises to 10 as Los Angeles Wildfires Regather Strength, More Evacuation Orders Issued appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 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.

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4 hours ago Morning Report: Henry Cejudo says UFC Seattle matchup with Song Yadong is ‘going to turn out to be a banger’

Morning Report: Henry Cejudo says UFC Seattle matchup with Song Yadong is ‘going to turn out to be a banger’  MMA Fighting

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37 hours ago WA State L&I refuses to pay Kitsap County woman’s medical bills after suffering on

WA State L&I refuses to pay Kitsap County woman’s medical bills after suffering on-the-job injuries  KIRO Seattle

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11 hours ago Seattle Humane flying in 60 cats, dogs to help shelters impacted by LA wildfires

Seattle Humane flying in 60 cats, dogs to help shelters impacted by LA wildfires  FOX 13 Seattle

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28 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

6 hours ago Union, employers credit Trump in US port deal that may shape future talks

Union, employers credit Trump in US port deal that may shape future talks  Reuters

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39 hours ago Muni cutting service on multiple bus lines, as it confronts financial crisis

Muni cutting service on multiple bus lines, as it confronts financial crisis  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

13 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

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6 hours ago What’s next for quarterback Geno Smith, Seahawks? Breaking down Seattle’s 4 offseason options

What’s next for quarterback Geno Smith, Seahawks? Breaking down Seattle’s 4 offseason options  The Athletic

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17 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.

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7 hours ago Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes

President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend tariffs and tax cuts.

Politics

17 hours ago Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help'

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Denise Richards opened up about a painful moment in her life on the Season 3 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. After The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum failed to jump from a boat onto a hovering helicopter on the first day in Wednesday’s episode, Directing Staff Billy Billingham [...] Read More... The post Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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7 hours ago China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

Politics

17 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.

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7 hours ago Automattic says it will reduce its contribution to WordPress core project to match WP Engine

It’s a new year, but drama in the WordPress community keeps going. Automattic, the company that runs WordPress.com, said that it would reduce its contribution to WordPress core, the open-source project that acts as the backbone of most of Automattic’s products and ensures the longevity of WordPress as a technology and community. Automattic CEO and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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18 hours ago As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts

As the L.A. fires rage, Mayor Karen Bass faces fierce criticism for overseas trip, budget cuts  CNN

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9 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  Breaking Travel News

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18 hours ago TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can’t work from home

Wildfires are currently devastating the greater Los Angeles area, burning over 45 square miles, torching over 1,300 structures, and putting nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders as of Thursday. And yet, TikTok’s LA-based employees are being told to either continue their work from home or use their personal/sick days if that’s not possible, while the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago 'Dream big': Seattle Kraken’s Jessica Campbell inspires young girls with friendship bracelets

'Dream big': Seattle Kraken’s Jessica Campbell inspires young girls with friendship bracelets  KING5.com

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18 hours ago Kelly Stafford shocked over devastation of California wildfires: ‘It doesn’t feel real’

Kelly Stafford is praying weather conditions calm down as the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rip through Southern California.

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12 hours ago Large procession, memorial planned for late Metro bus driver Shawn Yim Friday

Large procession, memorial planned for late Metro bus driver Shawn Yim Friday  KIRO Seattle

Politics

21 hours ago PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires

PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires  KIRO Seattle

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12 hours ago Seattle prepares for bus service disruptions as community honors slain Metro bus driver

Seattle prepares for bus service disruptions as community honors slain Metro bus driver  KOMO News

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21 hours ago Seattle VCs invest in Kamiwaza, a new enterprise software startup helping companies adopt AI

Seattle VCs invest in Kamiwaza, a new enterprise software startup helping companies adopt AI  GeekWire

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13 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

23 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash Against Free Speech from Meta Workers and Facebook 'Supreme Court'

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under fire from both the "Facebook Supreme Court" and its own employees following Zuckerberg's decision this week to embrace free speech on his heavily censored platforms. The post Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash Against Free Speech from Meta Workers and Facebook ‘Supreme Court’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Dance, meditate or shop your way through the Seattle area this weekend

Dance, meditate or shop your way through the Seattle area this weekend  MyNorthwest

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23 hours ago Facebook awards researcher $100,000 for finding bug that granted internal access

A security researcher found a bug in a Facebook ad platform, which gave him access to the company’s internal infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 hours ago Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires

Los Angeles cut $17.5M from fire department budget months before deadly fires  ABC7 Los Angeles

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14 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.

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25 hours ago Math Tutor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Middle School Student In King County

Math Tutor Charged With Sexual Assault Of Middle School Student In King County  Seattle Medium

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14 hours ago Rantz: Two more Seattle restaurants close over ‘untenable’ minimum wage hike

Rantz: Two more Seattle restaurants close over ‘untenable’ minimum wage hike  MyNorthwest

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26 hours ago Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos

Driving in Dallas: A Seattleite’s perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos  MyNorthwest

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