13 minutes ago NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables

NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago Fighting for public education: Washington Charters’ vision for students and families | Opinion

Fighting for public education: Washington Charters’ vision for students and families | Opinion  Tacoma News Tribune

Society

27 minutes ago Ethics worries grow for Florida Democrat as state sues over $5 million covid payment

Ethics worries grow for Florida Democrat as state sues over $5 million covid payment  The Washington Post

Economics

10 hours ago Former Washington Commanders HC makes interesting observation during Rams/Vikings game

Former Washington Commanders HC makes interesting observation during Rams/Vikings game  Sporting News

Sport

29 minutes ago Live updates: Hegseth faces questions on women in combat, says he’s a ‘smear campaign’ victim

Live updates: Hegseth faces questions on women in combat, says he’s a ‘smear campaign’ victim  The Washington Post

Events

19 hours ago New training technique opens the door to neural networks that require much less energy

AI applications like ChatGPT are based on artificial neural networks that, in many respects, imitate the nerve cells in our brains. They are trained with vast quantities of data on high-performance computers, gobbling up massive amounts of energy in the process.

Technology

22 hours ago Artificial intelligence: What five giants of the past can teach us about handling the risks

The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has been relentless. With OpenAI's latest model, o3, recently breaking records yet again, it raises urgent questions about safety, as well as the future of humanity.

Science

30 minutes ago Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners

Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

Politics

7 hours ago Planned Parenthood chapter provided Harris campaign workspace, breaking tax law: IRS complaint

A Planned Parenthood chapter is accused of violating its tax-exempt status by hosting Harris-Walz 2024 campaign offices, per an IRS complaint by 40 Days for Life.

Society

2 hours ago Thoras helps companies reach reliability without overspending on cloud costs

For years, twin sisters Nilo Rahmani and Jen Rahmani swapped stories — and commiserated — over the pain points they were facing in their respective engineering jobs. Nilo told TechCrunch that a frequent topic of conversation was about frustrations over the reliability platforms they were using at work. When they noticed the reliability landscape starting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

10 hours ago Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic: Live score, updates of Washington high school boys basketball (1/13/2025)

Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic: Live score, updates of Washington high school boys basketball (1/13/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Sport

43 minutes ago Why a new Munich Olympics movie targets the ethics of journalism, not war

Why a new Munich Olympics movie targets the ethics of journalism, not war  The Washington Post

Events

28 hours ago UK domain giant Nominet confirms cybersecurity incident linked to Ivanti VPN hacks

Nominet, the U.K. domain registry that maintains .co.uk domains, has experienced a cybersecurity incident that it confirmed is linked to the recent exploitation of a new Ivanti VPN vulnerability. In an email to customers, seen by TechCrunch, Nominet warned of an “ongoing security incident” under investigation. Nominet said hackers accessed its systems via “third-party VPN […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

24 hours ago Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

Science

34 minutes ago United States Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Research 2025: Increasing Demand for AI

United States Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Research 2025: Increasing Demand for AI-Powered Customer Support and Chatbots Fueling Growth - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities to 2030  Yahoo Finance

Politics

11 hours ago Ohio University, Washington State College of Ohio expand partnership to prepare students for engineering workforce

Ohio University, Washington State College of Ohio expand partnership to prepare students for engineering workforce  Marietta Times

Society

5 hours ago Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million to expand and address growing demand

Early learning center in a rural eastern Washington town seeks approval for a $3.9 million to expand and address growing demand  The Spokesman Review

Economics

14 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

97 minutes ago City officials address violence in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood

City officials address violence in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood  KIRO Seattle

Events

38 minutes ago Plaquemine High’s ‘Green Machine’ to participate in National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C.

Plaquemine High’s ‘Green Machine’ to participate in National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C.  WAFB

Politics

15 hours ago Parking woes persist for West Seattle neighbors near high school amid campus changes

Parking woes persist for West Seattle neighbors near high school amid campus changes  KOMO News

Society

19 hours ago Washington Post lost $100 million last year amid staff shakeups, WSJ reports

Washington Post lost $100 million last year amid staff shakeups, WSJ reports  13WHAM-TV

Economics

17 hours ago REPORT: Banned NBA Player Text Bettors During Game Saying He Was Going to Fake an Injury

Former Toronto Raptors star Jontay Porter texted bettors during games, informing them that he was going to fake an injury to help them win their wagers. The post REPORT: Banned NBA Player Text Bettors During Game Saying He Was Going to Fake an Injury appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

2 hours ago MSNBC boss Rashida Jones exits network days before Trump returns to White House

MSNBC president Rashida Jones stepped down from her position on Tuesday, Fox News Digital has confirmed, just days before Donald Trump returns to office.

Events

71 minutes ago New electrical pulse method enhances carbon fiber recycling efficiency

The world is hurtling rapidly towards a developed future, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) play a key role in enabling technological and industrial progress. These composite materials are lightweight and highly strong, making them desirable for applications in various fields, including aviation, aerospace, automotive, wind power generation, and sports equipment.

Politics

17 hours ago How workers without legal immigration status have been aiding labor investigations

Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain.

Society

20 hours ago Rep. Eric Burlison: The ATF Uses Tax Money to Violate Americans' Rights

On Monday Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) doubled down on his push to abolish the ATF, claiming the agency uses tax money to violate Americans' rights.  The post Rep. Eric Burlison: The ATF Uses Tax Money to Violate Americans’ Rights appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

17 hours ago 'Inner Excellence' Tops Amazon List After Eagles Star Seen Reading it During Game

A book has raced to the top of Amazon's list after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading it during Sunday's game. The post ‘Inner Excellence’ Tops Amazon List After Eagles Star Seen Reading it During Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

2 hours ago Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: 'My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter'

Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, telling senators that he will be a "change agent" at the Pentagon unlike previous defense secretaries. The post Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: ‘My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

86 minutes ago Column | The Trump election prosecution was about what he did, not his politics

Column | The Trump election prosecution was about what he did, not his politics  The Washington Post

Politics

20 hours ago Mass. school district, diocese failed to stop teacher from abusing student, lawsuits allege

The woman was 14 years old when she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Gilbert Hernandez, her Sunday school teacher and a substitute at her middle school. The post Mass. school district, diocese failed to stop teacher from abusing student, lawsuits allege appeared first on http://localhost:10004/.

Society

22 hours ago Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren't buying it

Tesla founder Elon Musk made his stance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings unmistakably clear in June 2023 when he posted "ESG is the devil" on his social media platform, X. Musk, a well-known critic of ESG, made the comment in response to a report that cited poor ESG scores for his electric vehicle company, Tesla—ironic, considering the environmental benefits of Tesla's products.

Economics

23 hours ago Annie Wright basketball player Jeremiah Harshman voted Washington High School Athlete of Week

Annie Wright basketball player Jeremiah Harshman voted Washington High School Athlete of Week  Sports Illustrated

Sport

2 hours ago Opinion | The right lesson to draw from the surgeon general’s alcohol warning

Opinion | The right lesson to draw from the surgeon general’s alcohol warning  The Washington Post

Events

1 hour ago OpenAI’s AI reasoning model ‘thinks’ in Chinese sometimes and no one really knows why

Shortly after OpenAI released o1, its first “reasoning” AI model, people began noting a curious phenomenon. The model would sometimes begin “thinking” in Chinese, Persian, or some other language — even when asked a question in English. Given a problem to sort out — e.g. “How many R’s are in the word ‘strawberry?'” — o1 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

22 hours ago Washington state lawmakers to consider rent hike caps, housing density

Washington state lawmakers to consider rent hike caps, housing density  Centralia Chronicle

Society

23 hours ago Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

24 hours ago Does Girls High School Basketball In Seattle Need Enforcers? Maybe So After This Brawl Broke Out At The End Of A Game

Does Girls High School Basketball In Seattle Need Enforcers? Maybe So After This Brawl Broke Out At The End Of A Game  Barstool Sports

Sport

2 hours ago Investigators search landfill site for Michigan mother who vanished 10 days ago

Police looking for missing Michigan mother-of-two Ashley Elkins are searching through a landfill for evidence in relation to her disappearance. Elkins has not been seen since Jan. 2.

Events

1 hour ago Julia Shaunessy is leaning on lessons from her father to help BU women’s hockey end its Beanpot drought

“I’m so excited that I have another opportunity to actually play in the [tournament], and I think there’s definitely a bit of excitement but also nervousness around the team.” The post Julia Shaunessy is leaning on lessons from her father to help BU women’s hockey end its Beanpot drought appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

23 hours ago BAC limit, property taxes and school panic buttons among issues lawmakers will weigh this year

BAC limit, property taxes and school panic buttons among issues lawmakers will weigh this year  KREM.com

Society

27 hours ago Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B

Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. The Toronto-based fintech likens itself to U.S.-based fintech giants Brex and Ramp but says it is different in that its sole focus is on Canadian SMBs, which CEO and co-founder Rob […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 hours ago UK plans to ban public sector organizations from paying ransomware hackers

The Home Office has proposed a 'targeted ban' on ransom payments following a wave a cyberattacks targeting the UK © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

1 hour ago Electric scooter may have caused fire in San Francisco apartment building: officials

Electric scooter may have caused fire in San Francisco apartment building: officials  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Politics

23 hours ago BAC limit, property taxes and school panic buttons among issues lawmakers will weigh this session

BAC limit, property taxes and school panic buttons among issues lawmakers will weigh this session  KING5.com

Society

28 hours ago More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at $400M+ valuation

Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries for building AI solutions to speed up clinical, research and administrative operations. Now, we have one of the latest examples of how that is playing out in terms of venture funding. Qventus, a startup that builds AI-based tools to automate work across a range […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 hours ago Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

Multiple lawsuits against Southern California Edison claim the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning near Pasadena. The post Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

1 hour ago Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Downs Wolfpack, Jalen Washington Interview, Hubert Davis Check

Carolina Insider Podcast: UNC Downs Wolfpack, Jalen Washington Interview, Hubert Davis Check-In  Tar Heel Times

Politics

30 hours ago Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is

Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

Society

5 hours ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Unsure how to respond to the death of ‘hateful bigot’ dad

Column | Carolyn Hax: Unsure how to respond to the death of ‘hateful bigot’ dad  The Washington Post

Events

1 hour ago Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk

App stores are filled with different services that are designed to help you cut down on your screen time and count your steps. A new iOS app called Steppin combines these two ideas to help users do both at the same time to bridge the gap between physical and mental health.  Steppin blocks your social […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

40 hours ago Monday at 5:30: Western Washington teachers ask lawmakers for changes to improve classroom safety

Monday at 5:30: Western Washington teachers ask lawmakers for changes to improve classroom safety  KIRO Seattle

Society

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

Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program  Kentucky Lantern

Events

2 hours ago Electric scooter may have caused San Francisco apartment fire: officials

Electric scooter may have caused San Francisco apartment fire: officials  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Politics

5 hours ago UK’s CMA slaps Google Search and its 90%+ market share with an antitrust investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority — the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog — is wasting no time in lodging its first official investigation of 2025 under its new rules that came into effect this month. It’s looking into the market dominance of Google in Search, including the new work it’s doing in AI search as well as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

2 hours ago Mount Washington's billboard drops its Iron City facade — and is replaced by a law firm

Mount Washington's billboard drops its Iron City facade — and is replaced by a law firm  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Politics

5 hours ago L.A. fires live updates: Strong winds create ‘critical’ conditions for fires that have killed 24

L.A. fires live updates: Strong winds create ‘critical’ conditions for fires that have killed 24  The Washington Post

Events

2 hours ago How to buy Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders divisional round tickets

How to buy Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders divisional round tickets  USA TODAY

Politics

6 hours ago A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.

Events

2 hours ago U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa Waldref stepping down

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington Vanessa Waldref stepping down  KREM.com

Politics

6 hours ago A new fire breaks out in Southern California as high winds threaten progress

The Auto Fire adds to a string of deadly fires that authorities are still working to contain in Southern California.

Events

2 hours ago A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today

A brief history of presidential inaugural speeches, from George Washington to today  The Conversation

Politics

6 hours ago As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'

A large swath of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities warn they could fuel the four existing fires as well as new ones.

Events

3 hours ago Mega data centers are coming to Minnesota: Their power needs are staggering

Facebook's parent company is building Minnesota's first mega data center in Rosemount to house its fast-growing need for computing muscle.

Politics

6 hours ago The clock is ticking for the NCAA to change its trans policy and protect women’s sports

Court ruling defending Title IX puts pressure on NCAA to defend women's sports as organization heads into annual meeting. Will NCAA reverse trans policies and protect female athletes?

Events

3 hours ago PHOTOS: Pets rescued from California shelters now adoptable in Washington

PHOTOS: Pets rescued from California shelters now adoptable in Washington  KIRO Seattle

Politics

6 hours ago 'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court. ChatGPT's future could be on the line

In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them.

Events

3 hours ago NFL picks, predictions for divisional round: Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders

NFL picks, predictions for divisional round: Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders  Sporting News

Politics

7 hours ago Vast Majority of Violent and Sexual Offences Unsolved by Police in England and Wales: Report

Most violent and sex offences reported go unsolved, with some neighbourhoods seeing no serious crimes solved whatsoever. The post Vast Majority of Violent and Sexual Offences Unsolved by Police in England and Wales: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deploys fake job seekers

A joint international statement provides the first official confirmation that North Korea was behind the $235M hack of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

7 hours ago Many fleeing LA wildfires faced a tough decision — what to take and leave behind

Many of the people who fled the wildfires in Southern California had little time to decide which possessions to take with them.

Events