These days, nothing is certain about the tech market or the world at large. Even NVIDIA’s seemingly bulletproof stock took a hammering on Monday, enduring a $589 billion market cap decline after China-based DeepSeek raised questions for investors about more efficient AI models. But Apple’s stock has remained steady ahead of its first quarter earnings […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The bill is named for a Georgia nursing student who was killed last year by a Venezuelan man without legal status who had a criminal record.

As 2SLGBTQIA+ people are increasingly under threat in Canada, and facing escalating dangers from the Donald Trump administration in the United States, more research is urgently needed to understand how to address issues of gender and sexual diversity moving forward.

Red king crab proposals could change future of Southeast Alaska’s commercial fishery  Alaska Public Media News

3 cities in southwest Washington wade into debate over adding fluoride to drinking water  KGW.com

San Francisco supervisors unanimously reaffirm 1989's sanctuary ordinance as ICE raids intensify in the US  ABC7 Bay Area

Have you ever heard of the Joined Together States? Or bosom peril? Kidney disappointment? Fake neural organizations? Lactose bigotry? These nonsensical, and sometimes amusing, word sequences are among thousands of "tortured phrases" that sleuths have found littered throughout reputable scientific journals.

Wearable devices have become a big part of modern health care, helping track a patient's heart rate, stress levels and brain activity. These devices rely on electrodes, sensors that touch the skin to pick up electrical signals from the body.

Washington middle school math scores decline in latest national assessment report  KXLY Spokane

Trump said last week he would "demand" lower interest rates.

Unions and attorneys who represent federal employees are telling workers not to take the offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs by Feb. 6 and still be paid through September.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders cracking down on campus antisemitism and stripping federal funds from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory.

MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment.

S.F. doubles down on music investment to boost the city’s economy, with a week of events  San Francisco Chronicle

What if you could break apart a network like grating cheese—isolating its most crucial elements, fragmenting it into disconnected pieces to reveal where disruptions would be most devastating? That's the power of fitness centrality, a new method introduced by researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) in a recent study published in Journal of Physics: Complexity.

The Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services secretary nominee, turns heated as Democrats grill him over vaccines

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

A research team has taken inspiration from principles found in nature and developed the "hyperelastic torque reversal mechanism" (HeTRM), which enables robots made from rubber-like soft materials to perform rapid and powerful movements. This study is published in Science Robotics, and the researchers were led by Professor Kyu-Jin Cho from Seoul National University's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

San Francisco Giants Have Less Than Stellar Outlook Ahead of Spring Training  Sports Illustrated

Padilla, Colleagues Call on Secretary Rubio to Immediately Restore Refugee Resettlement Services  Senator Alex Padilla

Trump is expected to sign an executive order on prohibiting federal funding from going to K-12 schools that teach gender ideology and CRT. The post Trump to Sign Executive Order to Defund Schools that Teach Gender Ideology, Critical Race Theory appeared first on Breitbart.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, told senators the argument that tariffs cause inflation is "nonsense" during a confirmation hearing.

French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans for installing contemporary windows inside the restored Notre Dame Cathedral is facing furious opposition.

Bezos vs. Bezos: Amazon sues WA state over Washington Post request for Kuiper records  GeekWire

President Donald Trump's legal team filed a notice of appeal on his conviction in the Manhattan case that found him guilty in May 2024 of falsifying business records.

"Smartphones make our alone time feel more crowded than it used to be," says journalist Derek Thompson. His article in The Atlantic is called "The Anti-Social Century."

Following President Donald Trump's inauguration, actress and model Amber Rose is speaking out about how supporting the president has impacted her career and why she stands by her decision to do so.

Trump spending freeze memo that provoked confusion and chaos is rescinded  Washington State Standard

Colder than Alaska: Jacksonville’s intense January ranked ‘extreme’ by Winter Misery Index  WJXT News4JAX

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey defended Trump's opening volley of executive orders, saying he within his rights to end birthright citizenship and to pause appropriations funding.

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says federal workers should 'not be fooled' by the Trump administration's buyout offers as they are being asked to return to the office.

Lunar New Year activities to ring in the Year of the Snake in the DC area  NBC Washington

‘Catastrophic for a state like ours’: Alaska governments and nonprofits react to announcement of federal grant funding freeze  Anchorage Daily News

Últimas noticias con el noticiero FOX 13 Seattle: Miercoles, 29 de enero  FOX 13 Seattle

Popular chip brand recalled at highest risk level in Oregon, Washington  Fox 12 Oregon

Alaska House members urge Trump to keep the name of North America’s tallest peak as Denali  OregonLive

The widow of the late San Diego Padres owner has provided a statement to Fox News Digital responding to claims her lawsuit hurt the team's chances of signing Roki Sasaki.

Projected Washington Nationals Top Draft Pick Signs NIL Deal with Major Shoe Brand  Sports Illustrated

FOX Nation gives an inside look at the making of “FOX & Friends," offering viewers a rare sneak peek at the top-rated morning show.

“I am very excited to be part of the Brockton Rox ownership group.” The post Brockton Rox returning to professional baseball with Red Sox Hall of Famer Jim Rice as co-owner appeared first on Boston.com.

The DOJ asked a federal court to dismiss its case against two men indicted for allegedly helping Trump conceal classified documents. Prosecutors dropped Trump from the case after his election win.

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal recreated a classic scene from "When Harry Met Sally" for a new Super Bowl ad, with a special appearance by Sydney Sweeney.

What polling tells us about Americans' support for President Donald Trump's mass deportations.

Cole Valley Is Your Newest Boozy ‘Entertainment Zone’ After Board of Supervisors Approval  SFist

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly hunting for a home in Washington, D.C. to be even closer to the commander-in-chief and his inner circle  Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly hunting for a home in Washington, D.C., to be even closer to the commander-in-chief and his inner circle  Fortune

West Seattle Urbanism, basketball, bingo, running, trivia, more for your Wednesday  West Seattle Blog

Tribal leaders are advising members on what to do if they're approached by federal law enforcement. The guidance follows what tribal leaders call concerning encounters with immigration officials.

Even as the Trump administration's mass deportation of undocumented migrants was unfolding, a boat packed with migrants was intercepted off the California coast.

The Alaska Railroad's Golden Spike Hammered in by President Harding Will Return to Its Home State  Smithsonian Magazine

Did the upstart Chinese tech company DeepSeek copy ChatGPT to make the artificial intelligence technology that shook Wall Street this week?

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy helps launch public affairs firm Watchtower Strategy, according to a press release.

Last July, Meta introduced AI Studio, a tool for users of Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram to create chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The bots can be used for specific tasks such as generating captions for posts, or more generally as an "avatar"—engaging directly with platform users via messages and comments. Tools similar to AI Studio have also been rolled out for Snapchat and TikTok.

Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.

Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg lashed out at White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday and insisted "wokeness" got her the job.

Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg eyeing Washington DC mansion while wooing Trump: report  New York Post

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis said Monday that he believes Jon Gruden's resignation in 2021 set the organization back several years.

Washington students continue to perform on par or better than peers nationally  NBC Right Now

Harvey Weinstein appeared disheveled during a court hearing Wednesday. The former film producer requested an earlier trial due to his health conditions, calling Rikers Island a "hellhole."

He's repeated, "I agree with President Trump. Every abortion is a tragedy."

See Who's Joining Olivia Washington in CSC's Wine in the Wilderness Off-Broadway  Playbill

Los Angeles reservoirs filled before blazes, except for one needing repairs | Fact check  USA TODAY

Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State  Solar Power World

Live updates: RFK Jr. faces tough questions from Democrats on vaccines, abortion rights  The Hill

The nuggets were distributed in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The post Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets in Mass., other states due to possible bone fragments appeared first on Boston.com.

HHS Secretary nominee RFK Jr. and Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden were involved in a heated exchange about Kennedy's past comments during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

The Doomsday Clock now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe in its nearly eight-decade history. Here's a look at how — and why — it's moved.

Sadie Schreiner, a transgender runner for RIT, was seen boasting about beating a field of female opponents on social media over the weekend. The post NCAA Transgender Track Runner Decries Faulty Shoes Despite Destroying Female Opponents appeared first on Breitbart.

Two former Trump Cabinet members are launching a group to mobilize conservatives to support the president's "all of the above" energy agenda.

RAWLINGS AND EASTON PARTNER WITH CALIFORNIA STRONG TO REBUILD LOS ANGELES AREA BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL COMMUNITIES  PR Newswire

BoE's Bailey 'optimistic' about new capital rules, despite US concerns  Reuters.com

Rep. Seth Moulton said he wants Democrats to stop avoiding debates around "contentious issues" in order to better protect the rights of transgender people. The post Here’s what Seth Moulton had to say when confronted about trans comments at town hall event appeared first on Boston.com.

Is DeepSeek really a deep con? A psyop tossed out to shake up the financial markets? The release of a Chinese-made artificial intelligence engine called DeepSeek sent a bulldozer through Wall Street this week. Rival AI companies lost hundreds of The post Schweizer: AI App DeepSeek Could Be China’s Plan B for Data Collection After TikTok Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

Top white shoe law firm Sullivan & Cromwell will represent President Trump as he appeals his criminal hush money conviction in New York, according to court filings.

Over half a million people have reportedly been displaced by the battle raging between Congolese security forces and M23 rebels for the city of Goma. The post Half A Million Civilians Displaced in DR Congo as Government Loses Grip on Major City appeared first on Breitbart.

Last year, Wizards of the Coast and Resolution Games announced an exciting development: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), is being adapted for virtual reality.  Until now, specific details about the new game have been kept closely under wraps. However, on Wednesday, the companies finally unveiled the official title and more […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

FDA elevates Lay's potato chip recall in Oregon, Washington to highest risk level  KGW.com

The Smithsonian isn't a federal agency, but it gets much of its funding from federal appropriations.

A home robot trained to perform household tasks in a factory may fail to effectively scrub the sink or take out the trash when deployed in a user's kitchen, since this new environment differs from its training space.

Legislation making kit home construction easier in Washington reintroduced to senate  NBC Right Now

The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or part of an elaborate plan by its hedge fund parent company to short Nvidia and other tech stocks. Whichever it might be (maybe both?), DeepSeek and its large language model have made some major waves. And now, it’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has rattled the tech industry with the release of free, cheaply made AI models that compete with the best US products such as ChatGPT.

Grammys Ceremony Will Include Tributes to Quincy Jones and the City of Los Angeles  Hollywood Reporter

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has openly endorsed Lord Sebastian Coe to become the next president of the IOC. The post Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Endorses Olympics President Candidate Who Opposes Trans Athletes appeared first on Breitbart.

"Only Murders in the Building" star Selena Gomez's posted and quickly deleted video of her sobbing in reaction to the Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration is still making headline around the world. Now, Dr. Phil, the day-time TV icon, who recently joined an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Chicago, has offered Gomez some advice: dry your eyes because you look out of touch.  The post Dr. Phil to Selena Gomez: Dry Your Eyes; ‘Rapists Don’t Deserve Your Tears’ appeared first on Breitbart.

He's getting grilled on his controversial views on vaccines to abortion.

As Mark Zuckerberg and other tech titans have embraced President Trump and muffled internal dissent at their companies, their mostly left-leaning employees have objected with subtle acts of defiance.

Lord Peter Mandelson has gone on a charm offensive attempting to smooth over his past derogatory remarks about President Donald Trump as the Labour peer seeks to save his potential appointment as British ambassador to the United States. The post ‘Prince of Darkness’: Prospective UK Ambassador Walks Back Calling Trump a Racist, ‘Ill-Judged and Wrong’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Yarden Gonen, whose sister Romi was held hostage by Hamas for 471 days, expresses her gratitude to President Trump for securing her sister's release as part of the hostage for ceasefire deal.

Breitbart Pentagon Correspondent Kristina Wong explains the big changes afoot at the Department of Defense under President Trump’s new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The post Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 697: Breitbart’s Kristina Wong on Big Changes at Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon appeared first on Breitbart.

WASHINGTON COUNTY MARYLAND FINE ARTS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES MAJOR DONATION FROM BALTIMORE AREA COLLECTOR  Franklin County Free Press

Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing  Reuters

Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership  MyNorthwest

The Washington Post: Gina Harkins joins National as a deputy America editor  Editor And Publisher Magazine

California to become an independent country and leave US? A big initiative is already cleared  The Economic Times

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces his Senate confirmation hearings to lead the HHS, here's where he stands on health issues including vaccines and food dyes.

How Trump is stretching laws to make the federal government more political  The Washington Post

Former MLB Executive Shreds Seattle Mariners Offseason Approach on Local Radio  Sports Illustrated

Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating  Centralia Chronicle

Amazon's Office Mandate Sparks First Downtown Seattle Rent Surge in 17 Months  StockTitan

Downtown Seattle Rents Rise for the First Time in 17 Months as Amazon Workers Go Back to the Office Full Time  Business Wire

Redfin sees uptick in downtown Seattle apartment rents, and watches for further Amazon effect  GeekWire

The homeowner was quickly identified to be Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the principal of nearby Roosevelt Elementary School, police said.

Washington farmers face challenges as Climate Commitment Act increases supply costs  NBC Right Now

House Republicans heard from Vice President JD Vance in a closed-door speech on day two of their three-day retreat.

The edtech giant is notifying state attorneys general about the breach but won’t say how many individuals have been affected © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A tourist at South Africa's Kruger National Park was trampled to death by an elephant as he was trying to protect children, officials say.

Every SFSU student will soon take climate justice course under new graduation requirement  San Francisco Chronicle

An elementary school principal has been arrested after throwing a massive boozy house party for over 100 juveniles, authorities said.

2 Colorado students describe family's experience in devastating Los Angeles fires  CBS News

San Francisco Unified School District breaks down protocol to protect students from immigration agents  ABC7 Bay Area

$1 billion shortfall in Washington state transportation budget imperils projects  Centralia Chronicle

A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

United States Barbeque Grill Market Report 2025: Gas Grills Dominate Sales, Portable and Compact Grills for On-the-Go Cooking Gaining Momentum - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities to 2030  Yahoo Finance

The British government is reportedly considering extending the BBC licence fee to people who only use streaming services to pay for the faltering public broadcaster. The post Cash Grab: UK’s BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don’t Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix appeared first on Breitbart.

Sen. Joni Ernst, the chair of the DOGE caucus, is rolling out a new bill that targets excess disbursements in the "food stamp" program.

Musician Imogen Heap released the song "Headlock" twenty years ago, but it just now cracked the Billboard pop chart, thanks to a video game.

Metro Says Washington County, Fretting Shortfalls, Has $91 Million Surplus for Homeless Services  Willamette Week

Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will donate $100 million to the Southern California wildfire recovery effort. The post LA Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Donates $100 Million to Wildfire Recovery Efforts appeared first on Breitbart.

Los Angeles fires: Dodgers owner, team foundation announce $100 million donation to spearhead recovery efforts  CBS Sports

City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships  Mayor Bruce Harrell

X is teaming up with Visa to soon offer a system for real-time payments on the social media platform—signaling some progress in a yearslong vision from billionaire owner Elon Musk to create an "everything app."

San Francisco tech founder and wife arrested for allegedly defrauding investors out of millions  Yahoo Finance

Former Apple Executive Who Invented the iPod Puts His 'Extraordinary' San Francisco Condo on the Market for $25.5 Million  Realtor.com News

Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company Waymo might be planning to test a feature that will allow robotaxi riders to add a “tip” that will go to the charity of their choice after a ride. Jane Manchun Wong, a security researcher who recently hacked the display dome on top of a Waymo vehicle, found the new tip […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech!  This week we’re looking at the story behind the sale of Divvy Homes, Ramp’s new product, some notable fundraising deals, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story Last week, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Gwyneth Paltrow sells LA home for $22M after experiencing ‘waves of grief’ over becoming an empty nester  Page Six

Headlines about Screen Australia's latest annual Drama Report have highlighted one particular figure: a 29% drop in total industry expenditure compared to the year before.

CNN's Alex Marquardt made at least four on-air appearances since a Bay County, Florida jury found that his report from November 2021 had defamed U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young.

Gwyneth Paltrow Reportedly Receives $22 Million for Her Los Angeles Home  Yahoo Life

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) has released a joint statement with Danish Member of Parliament Aaja Chemnitz announcing that Greenland may be "open for business, but not for sale." The post Alaska Sen. Murkowski Releases Joint Statement with Danish MP: Greenland ‘Open for Business, but Not for Sale’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Gwyneth Paltrow Sells Los Angeles Mansion for $22 Million — See Inside!  PEOPLE

SF tech startup founder and wife arrested, accused of 'brazen' $60M fraud  SFGATE

‘Is this really happening?’: Washington fans reflect on special 2024 season  Redskins.com

Recognize him? Seattle police say he stole a $27,000 bracelet from Tiffany’s  KIRO Seattle

Brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul made social media announcements Tuesday that suggested their next fight will be against each other and aired on HBO Max. The post Jake Paul Vs. Logan Paul HBO Max Fight Could Fuel Boxing’s Streaming Boom appeared first on Breitbart.

Chicago-area "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard jumped into a Thornton Township board meeting fist fight between her boyfriend and an activist who criticized her.

PFF grades Commanders offensive players vs. Eagles in NFC Championship game  Sports Illustrated

Best and worst graded Commanders defensive players vs. Eagles NFC Championship game  Sports Illustrated

PFF grades Commanders defensive players vs. Eagles in NFC Championship game  Sports Illustrated

The Saint Louis Billikens men's basketball team's win over the VCU Rams was marred by a fight that broke out in the stands on Tuesday night.

A teenage women's soccer player in England was banned for six games for asking referees if transgender opponents on an opposing team were men.

How the Washington Commanders helped bring a 'football town' back to life  WUSA9.com

Jalen Washington injury update: UNC basketball player out with knee injury vs Pitt  The Fayetteville Observer

Baltimore Ravens fans are returning the kindness they saw from the Bills Mafia after the AFC divisional round by donating to a charity linked to Buffalo tight end Dalton Kincaid.

An NFL fan launched a petition over the weekend calling for a boycott of the NFL over recent questionable calls that have benefited the Chiefs.

An 18-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan reportedly suffered brain trauma after a fall from a light pole and is on life support after celebrating the team's NFC title.

Tom Brady competed in a record 10 Super Bowls, winning seven times. Two of his losses came against the New York Giants, with Nick Foles starting for the Eagles in the other defeat.

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/28/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Several Former Seattle Mariners Players Win Championship in Dominican Republic  Sports Illustrated

San Francisco 49ers and NetApp Team Up to Elevate Operations and Fan Experience  49ers.com

San Francisco 49ers and NetApp Team up to Elevate Operations and Fan Experience  Business Wire

Everything Washington Husky fans need to know about Indiana baseball entering 2025  The Husky Haul

"He’s got a chance to be a 30-homer, high-average, high-OBP guy in right field." The post Keith Law: Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony could be ‘best player in the league’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Celebrations turned wild and violent on Sunday as Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrated their team's win over the Washington Commanders, reaching the 2025 Super Bowl. The post WATCH: Philadelphia Eagles Fan Drops Off Pole, Hits Pavement During Chaotic NFC Celebrations appeared first on Breitbart.

Everything Washington Husky fans need to know about Illinois baseball entering 2025  The Husky Haul

How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds  CBS Sports

Morgan Wallen disappointed fans with his "I'm the Problem" tour announcement, after only a handful of dates were released for the upcoming summer concert tour.

Jane Gaudreau, who lost her sons, NHL star Johnny and Matthew, in August 2024, shared a celebratory post after the Eagles made it to the Super Bowl, saying her sons are happy in heaven.

Lunar New Year fireworks ‘strongly discouraged,’ Bay Area officials warn  San Francisco Chronicle

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

Seattle SWAT team arrests man in connection to deadly Baker Park shooting  KOMO News

Senators are expected to ask about her defense of the former government contractor, who released reams of data on U.S. surveillance programs and fled to Russia.

Fentanyl rally: Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths push for San Francisco's proposed drug state of emergency  ABC7 Bay Area

President Donald Trump's Health and Human Services nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told lawmakers that he agrees that 'every abortion is a tragedy.'

A Tren de Aragua gang member arrested during sweeping immigration raids in New York City was trying to buy grenades, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.

The Drug Enforcement Administration captured four individuals in Colorado with suspected ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and the Tren de Aragua gang.

Body camera footage captured a New Jersey official berating a police officer and claiming that he was the officer's boss in a profanity-laden exchange.

Waukegan Police Department in Illinois issued a statement reaffirming its adherence to the state's Trust Act, which prohibits local law enforcement from providing information to ICE.

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The White House remains committed to freezing federal grants and loans aimed at “woke" programs, Fox News has learned, despite the administration’s move to rescind the original Office of Management and Budget memo — effectively ending the legal battle and any “confusion" for Americans.

Watch live: A$AP Rocky's trial in Los Angeles for Hollywood assault charge  CBS Los Angeles

Exclusive: USDA inspector general escorted out of her office after defying White House  Reuters

Authorities respond to South Los Angeles school after report of possible bomb threat  CBS News

TSA says record number of guns found at Baltimore, Washington airports in 2024  Fox Baltimore

Auburn police allege Curtis Field sent a 17-year-old videos of himself engaged in oral sex. The post Mass. high school athletic director charged with sending video of sex act to minor appeared first on Boston.com.

‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup  NBC Los Angeles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in his Senate hearing to be confirmed as the next HHS secretary that he will not take cheeseburgers or Diet Coke from the American people.

After dozens of migrants have been discovered in separate suspected smuggling incidents, Coral Gables authorities are looking for help securing their ports.

He lost his son to suicide after a ‘sextortion’ scam. The alleged scammer was just extradited to the US  CNN

The pursuit of nuclear fusion as a clean, sustainable energy source represents one of the most challenging scientific and engineering goals of our time. Fusion promises nearly limitless energy without carbon emissions or long-living radioactive waste.

General Dynamics results beat estimates on defense, bizjet deliveries miss  Reuters

At UC Berkeley, researchers in Sergey Levine's Robotic AI and Learning Lab eyed a table where a tower of 39 Jenga blocks stood perfectly stacked. Then a white-and-black robot, its single limb doubled over like a hunched-over giraffe, zoomed toward the tower, brandishing a black leather whip.

Video shows pilot survive after dramatic fighter jet crash at Alaska air base  CNN

San Francisco's Kathleen Liu, MD, Named NKF's Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award Winner  Yahoo Finance

TRICARE Extends Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for California’s Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to Wildfire  DVIDS

Former hostage Amit Soussana, who was the first Israeli woman to speak about being sexual assaulted while in Hamas captivity, says kidnapped IDF soldier Liri Albag saved her life.

The White House fired Democrats Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), they each said.

He was caught as part of an undercover operation that posted advertisements offering commercial sex with young girls. The post Former Tufts Medical doctor gets a decade in prison for trying to sex traffic 14-year-old girl appeared first on Boston.com.

The University of Tennessee threatened to expel Kimberly Diei over posts the school said were inappropriate. She sued on First Amendment grounds.

Private prison firm CoreCivic donated $500,000 to Donald Trump's inaugural committee, underscoring the close relationship between Trump and the private prison industry.

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is due back in court Wednesday as a judge is set to decide when the disgraced movie mogul’s #MeToo retrial will start and whether it will include an allegation involving a woman who wasn’t in the original case. The post Harvey Weinstein Back in Court as Judge Weighs Scope of #MeToo Rape Retrial appeared first on Breitbart.

A Nigerian man has been extradited to the US to face charges in a ‘sextortion’ scam that took a teen’s life  CNN

Fighter Jet Crash at Alaska Air Force Base Caught on Camera as Pilot Ejects at Last Minute  PEOPLE

At least 30 people were killed and another 60 injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival, a six-week Hindu festival and the world’s largest religious gathering.

Pedestrian struck and killed in South LA; responding police vehicle is hit, injuring 2 officers  ABC7 Los Angeles

Shantel Gillespie was found dead in a South End apartment building in December. She was on the verge of earning her nursing degree. The post Boston man charged with killing mother of his children in South End apartment appeared first on Boston.com.

Seattle's #ManInTree calls 911 dispatch 42 times, threatens to shoot up Portland precinct  KOMO News

The number of people affected by a UnitedHealth data breach in February 2024 was actually higher than previously reported and was the largest medical data breach in U.S. history.

Los Angeles wildfires: Lawsuit alleges video shows what started Eaton Fire  Fox News

Tren de Aragua, a gang started in a Venezuelan prison, becomes early target of Trump administration immigration raids  CNN

San Francisco rally Wednesday to raise awareness on fentanyl state of emergency  KRON4

Los Angeles County has closed beaches running from southern Malibu through Santa Monica for several days due to runoff from the Palisades Fire, which may contain "toxic or carcinogenic chemicals" washed down the hillsides. The post L.A. Closes Beaches from Malibu to Playa Del Rey Due to ‘Toxic’ Fire Runoff appeared first on Breitbart.

An inmate who escaped the Craven County Jail in North Carolina over the weekend has a criminal history and previously has tried to flee police, officials say.

Sophomore Kylin Kinchen’s Defensive Tenacity Helps Set The Tone For Seattle Prep’s Girls’ Basketball Team  Seattle Medium

Local Haitian immigrants explain how they came to the United States legally  The Journal News

For years, these artists painted L.A. on fire. Now life is a charred canvas.  The Washington Post

A rare “super pod" of more than 1,500 dolphins was captured on drone footage stretching for miles off the central coast of California on Friday morning.

Four cities in Southern California are opposing an EPA processing site for "hazardous" waste from Los Angeles County's devastating Eaton Fire.

A science-oriented advocacy group advanced its famous clock to 89 seconds Tuesday, the closest it has ever been. The post ‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI appeared first on Boston.com.

Two UK pollsters released research on the death penalty, finding strong support for executing terrorists in the wake of the Southport attack. The post Britons Support Bringing Back Death Penalty For Child Killers and Terrorists, Say Pollsters appeared first on Breitbart.

Alaskans failing to make progress toward most health improvements sought by 2030  Alaska Beacon

"Duck Dynasty" is returning eight years after airing its final episode. "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" stars Phil Robertson's son, Willie, and his family.

Renton police, families slam King Co. judge for release of 2 violent suspects  FOX 13 Seattle

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.

In a world where people are more mobile than ever, nations are struggling to recalibrate who can be a citizen.

Fox News Digital on Saturday spoke with outraged protesters in Chicago, Illinois about the Trump administration’s mass deportation plan, calling it an "instrument of terror."

An 88-year-old Florida man is facing charges after allegedly killing his wife and staging the scene to make her death appear like a suicide.

President Donald Trump's new homeland security chief, Kristi Noem, has canceled the Democrats' last-minute amnesty extension to 600,000 economic migrants from Venezuela, according to the New York Times. The post Report: DHS Chief Kristi Noem Cancel’s Mayorkas’ Amnesty Award to 600,000 Migrants appeared first on Breitbart.

Fears of inflation and more debt are already making borrowing more expensive.

The competition to win the next war is heating up fast. China just released videos of two different sixth-generation planes, putting it substantially ahead of US military development.

The Department of Government Efficiency, a post-election promise brought to life by President Trump via executive order looks different than its original proposal to broadly cut federal spending.

French police announced on Monday the arrest of 37 people as a result of a large-scale anti-child pornography operation in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and Grand Est regions. The post 37 Arrested in Child Pornography Bust, One Million Pictures and Videos Recovered appeared first on Breitbart.

Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii by Admiral Houston, Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Watch: U.S. fighter jet nosedives in Alaska, exploding into flames (pilot survives!)  Boing Boing

Two NYPD chiefs violated department policy when they made "demeaning" social media posts to attack civil servants and journalists, an independent monitor found.

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the American Heart Association’s annual report.

Flawed emergency alert systems meant to warn residents lagged during Los Angeles wildfires  Fortune

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed rebels have overrun the city of Goma, sparking concerns at the U.N. of a wider regional war.

Newly released statistics from 2023 show that minors in Texas are traveling out of the state to have abortions and the numbers are rising.

California fires live updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 29  ABC News

Swedish shared micromobility giant Voi had its first profitable year in 2024, according to preliminary unaudited results the company shared exclusively with TechCrunch.  Voi, which offers shared e-scooters and e-bikes across more than 100 markets in Europe, recorded €132.8 million ($138 million) in net revenue in 2024. On an adjusted basis, Voi earned €17.2 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A tree trimmer died after getting caught in a wood chipper while trimming trees at a town hall near Miami, officials said.

San Francisco community members rally to support business owner who was shot  CBS News

Millions continued to throng the site even as police urged them to avoid the area. Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas.

As Trump envoy pushes Gaza ceasefire, Persian Gulf states eye postwar role  The Washington Post

Alaska law enforcement seizures of illegal alcohol quadrupled last year  Alaska Beacon

Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze  Reuters

A Monday evening shooting in an Elkhart, Indiana, grocery store left two civilians dead, and two police officers were injured while exchanging gunfire with the suspect outside the store. The post Shooting at Indiana Grocer Leaves 2 Civilians Dead and 2 Officers Injured appeared first on Breitbart.

Seattle police officers arrested two suspects with stolen firearms in West Seattle Saturday morning  Westside Seattle

Migrants describe flights aboard US military planes carrying out Trump’s swift deportations  The Associated Press

Washington Panthers Coach Kim Barth loves her team on the court and at home!  25 News Now

Alameda County’s next district attorney selected: She’s a superior court judge  San Francisco Chronicle

Newsom’s LA Rises Initiative Not Just About Rebuilding Los Angeles, But City’s Rebirth & Path Forward For “The Next 50 Or 100 Years”  Deadline

S.F. cannabis dispensary owner ‘fighting for his life’ after being shot  San Francisco Chronicle

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Army Gen. Mark Milley that he is revoking his personal security detail and suspending his security clearance, according to senior defense officials. The post Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pulls Mark Milley’s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, and Orders Review into His Conduct appeared first on Breitbart.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has informed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired Army Gen. Mark Milley that he is revoking his personal security detail and suspending his security clearance, according to senior defense officials. The post Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Pulls General Milley’s Security Detail, Suspends Clearance, Orders Review into His Conduct appeared first on Breitbart.

Immigration sweeps raise mental health concerns in Washington state after arrests  KOMO News

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the Trump administration was keeping its promise to target criminal illegal immigrants and remove them from the country.

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Monday pushed an anonymous smear about Federal Bureau of Investigation Director nominee Kash Patel just days ahead of his confirmation hearing on Thursday. The post Dick Durbin Pushes Anonymous Smear that Kash Patel ‘Broke Protocol’ When Commenting on a Hostage Rescue appeared first on Breitbart.

On Tuesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Border Czar Tom Homan argued that the pace of deportations needs to increase, sanctuary cities are the biggest obstacle to deporting criminal migrants, and Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, The post Homan: Denver, Chicago, L.A., San Diego, New York Have Been Biggest Obstacles, Have to Ramp Up Deportation Pace appeared first on Breitbart.

S.F. union boss says feds attempted two immigration enforcement actions downtown  San Francisco Chronicle

Vogue Magazine criticized Melania's Trump official White House portrait, saying she looked "more like a freelance magician than a public servant."

Jeal Sutherland, of Colonie, N.Y., hatched a deadly scheme with a convicted killer who was an F.B.I. informer, court documents say.

Review | A play about the Parkland shooting is somehow both poignant and entertaining  The Washington Post

Outside investigations to examine LADWP's empty reservoir during Palisades Fire  NBC Los Angeles

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered DPS tactical strike teams to assist the Trump administration's efforts to go after illegal immigrants inside the state, as Austin law enforcement officials vow to not comply.

Inmate dragged backward across cell floor by a rope sues Washington state sheriff's office  The Washington Post

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced critics head-on in his opening statement before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, addressing claims that he is "anti-vaccine" and more. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addresses Critics Head On: ‘I’m Not Going to Apologize’ for Questioning the Status Quo appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington and SF Christian Girls Basketball teams look for wins Tuesday night  Dakota News Now

“While the ownership on paper is changing, it’s really not new management, it’s the same people who have managed the businesses for years," new owner Ian Judge said. The post Historic movie theaters in Somerville and Arlington bought by group of longtime managers appeared first on Boston.com.

More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Search ongoing for photographer who captured moments in San Francisco history  CBS News

Search ongoing for photographer who captured moments in Bay Area history  CBS News

AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!  youralaskalink

Black History Month 2025: Join ABC7 Los Angeles at the 9th Annual Black History Month Festival  ABC7 Los Angeles

Reality television star Christina Haack explained it's like a weight has been lifted since estranged husband Josh Hall lef HGTV's "The Flip Off."

Imani Perry traces the history and symbolism of the color blue, from the indigo of the slave trade, to Coretta Scott King's wedding dress, to present day cobalt mining. Her new book is Black in Blues.

Booker T. Washington girls soccer beats Pine Forest in district quarterfinals | PHOTOS  Pensacola News Journal

AROUND ALASKA: School Consolidation, Trooper Training, and Denali Sunset!  youralaskalink

Bringing forward the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams would leave just a single astronaut operating the US portion of the International Space Station.

Netflix announced on Wednesday that it’s giving iOS users a new feature that allows them to download an entire season of their favorite TV show with one tap. The feature first became available to Android users.  The Season Download button is available in the Netflix app, located next to the Share button on a show’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Hours after Italian authorities requested information from DeepSeek about how the company handles user data, the Chinese AI startup’s app is no longer available in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. The app has claimed the top spot in the download charts in multiple countries, including in the U.S. where it is at the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to schedule fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate, redirecting targets to phishing sites.

The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

As new outlets revive coverage in their cities and towns, the case in Plymouth shows how some public officials react to the scrutiny. The post In Plymouth, a clash between a news startup and town officials over daily reporting appeared first on Boston.com.

What will Washington do about Chinese startup DeepSeek and its AI chatbot?  The Guardian

Buzz around DeepSeek built into a wave of concern that hammered tech stocks on Monday.

Alaska Power & Telephone Company Announces Majority Ownership in SEALink Networks, Inc.  Yahoo Finance

Belgian air, space commander visits Luke AFB > Air Force > Article Display  Air Force Link

The engineering and automation contractor for the U.S. government said the hackers encrypted some of the company's files. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

CNN's anti-Trump anchor Jim Acosta is reportedly leaving the network after he was officially pulled from its forthcoming programming schedule and was offered to take the midnight slot.

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and Siddhartha Mukherjee, cancer researcher and author of the book “The Emperor of All Maladies,” have co-founded an AI-powered drug discovery startup, Manas AI. The company, which will initially focus on breast cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma, has raised $24.6 million in seed funding from Hoffman, General Catalyst, and Greylock. Manas […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The tech industry's reaction to AI model DeepSeek R1 has been wild. Pat Gelsinger, for instance, is elated and thinks it will make AI better for everyone. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services  National Nurses United

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, promised Wednesday that if confirmed he will ensure tax dollars will support health foods and scrutinize chemical additives in the food supply. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, ‘Scrutinize’ Chemical Additives in Food Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

A chemical plant fire near Atlanta last fall released a toxic plume that disrupted the lives of nearby residents. Many still experience health problems and don't know what was released in the plume.

Separating and purifying closely related mixtures of molecules can be some of the most energy-intensive processes in the chemical industry, and contributes to its globally significant carbon footprint. In many cases, traditional industrial separation protocols could be replaced using the latest energy-efficient nanofiltration membranes—but testing the best separation technology for each industrial use case is slow and expensive.

Has the bird flu spread across the US? See map as virus continues to wreak havoc  USA TODAY

Steep new fines — more than many people make in a month — have made the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi less freewheeling than they used to be.