5 minutes ago Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution

Virginia Senate backs abortion, marriage, voting amendments to constitution  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to Washington state nannies, housekeepers and gardeners

Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to Washington state nannies, housekeepers and gardeners  Centralia Chronicle

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3 hours ago Amperesand targets data centers as the next big customer for its solid

Amperesand’s technology replaces the iron cores that define old transformers with silicon carbide. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

4 hours ago Sen. Jim Risch Plans to Expedite Elise Stefanik's U.N. Confirmation: 'She's the Right Person for the Job'

Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Tuesday he plans to expedite U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik's confirmation to the Senate floor. The post Sen. Jim Risch Plans to Expedite Elise Stefanik’s U.N. Confirmation: ‘She’s the Right Person for the Job’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

41 minutes ago Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing

Construction workers were on site the day before the City Council is set to hold a hearing to "address growing concerns" about the renovation. The post Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago PHOTOS: Catholic public figures take part in inauguration festivities in Washington

PHOTOS: Catholic public figures take part in inauguration festivities in Washington  Catholic News Agency

Culture

92 minutes ago English lit grad's AI tool deciphers Twitter bios, aiding text analysis

An English literature graduate turned data scientist has developed a new method for large language models (LLMs) used by AI chatbots to understand and analyze small chunks of text, such as those on social media profiles, in customer responses online or for understanding online posts responding to disaster events.

Technology

5 hours ago 'Food is medicine': Optum Care Washington partners with KOMO Food Drive

'Food is medicine': Optum Care Washington partners with KOMO Food Drive  seattlerefined.com

Transport

31 minutes ago Trump officials ask US health agencies to pause external communications, Washington Post reports

Trump officials ask US health agencies to pause external communications, Washington Post reports  Reuters

Politics

10 hours ago Toronto school district says 40 years of student data stolen in PowerSchool breach

Canada’s largest school board says hackers may have accessed some 40 years’ worth of student data during the recent PowerSchool breach.  In a letter sent to parents this week, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said that the data breach affected all students enrolled in the district between September 1985 and December 2024.  The school […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago In deal with feds, Mass. will have to pay back $2.1 billion misspent by Baker administration

The costly mistake came to light soon after Gov. Maura Healey took office in 2023. The post In deal with feds, Mass. will have to pay back $2.1 billion misspent by Baker administration appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

5 hours ago Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles Prediction: Odds, Best Bets, Player News, Injuries, and Stats for the NFC Championship

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles Prediction: Odds, Best Bets, Player News, Injuries, and Stats for the NFC Championship  NBC Sports

Sport

46 minutes ago Washington state bill would make ‘gender expression,’ illegal immigrants protected classes in K

Washington state bill would make ‘gender expression,’ illegal immigrants protected classes in K-12  Centralia Chronicle

Events

9 hours ago Meta will soon let you link your WhatsApp account with Instagram and Facebook

Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected experiences across their Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts. With this integration, users will be able to cross-post their WhatsApp Status as Stories on Instagram and Facebook, getting rid […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

25 hours ago I traveled away from Washington, DC during inauguration weekend for the ultimate form of self care

I traveled away from Washington, DC during inauguration weekend for the ultimate form of self care  Missing Perspectives

Transport

40 minutes ago Trump Officials Ask US Health Agencies to Pause External Communications, Washington Post Reports

Trump Officials Ask US Health Agencies to Pause External Communications, Washington Post Reports  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

16 hours ago Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability

A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education.

Society

4 hours ago ‘Another money grab’: Here’s why readers don’t support a sugary drink tax

“People won't stop drinking soda because of a small tax,” one respondent said. The post ‘Another money grab’: Here’s why readers don’t support a sugary drink tax appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

6 hours ago Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game

Washington Commanders timeline on the way to the NFC championship game  Alton Telegraph

Sport

50 minutes ago April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent

April Ryan Joins Black Press USA as Washington Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent  The Washington Informer

Events

14 hours ago HPE investigating security breach after hacker claims theft of sensitive data

A well-known hacker claims to have stolen source code and user data from the enterprise IT giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

45 minutes ago State lawmakers discuss paralegal education bill for Eastern and Central Washington

State lawmakers discuss paralegal education bill for Eastern and Central Washington  KHQ Right Now

Politics

18 hours ago Washington lawmakers push to ban homeless encampments near schools, parks

Washington lawmakers push to ban homeless encampments near schools, parks  KING5.com

Society

5 hours ago Healey commits $2.5 billion to modernizing Massachusetts’ public higher education campuses

The bill is the largest proposed investment in state universities including the UMass system and community colleges in decades. The post Healey commits $2.5 billion to modernizing Massachusetts’ public higher education campuses appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

6 hours ago NFC Championship picks, score predictions: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders

NFC Championship picks, score predictions: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders  Sporting News

Sport

82 minutes ago Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting emails

A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former COO and board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The decision arises from a case Meta shareholders brought against Sandberg and another former Meta board member, Jeff Zients, late last year. The plaintiffs alleged that Sandberg and Zients used personal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

50 minutes ago Democrats in Washington state Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.

Democrats in Washington state Legislature say they want to avoid ‘chaos machine’ in D.C.  Centralia Chronicle

Politics

18 hours ago Washington bill would ban encampments by schools, public parks and more

Washington bill would ban encampments by schools, public parks and more  KING5.com

Society

6 hours ago Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses, content deals, free verification

Meta is luring TikTok creators over to its platforms with the promise of cash bonuses, content deals, and support to grow their communities. The company announced on Tuesday that eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn “up to” $5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram. These creators will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

9 hours ago Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the UN and a review of US funding

Harvard-educated and the fourth-ranking member of the U.S. House, Stefanik was elected to Congress in 2015 as a moderate Republican and is leaving a decade later as one of Trump's most ardent allies. The post Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the UN and a review of US funding appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

82 minutes ago Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting emails

A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former COO and board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The decision arises from a case Meta shareholders brought against Sandberg and another former Meta board member, Jeff Zients, late last year. The plaintiffs alleged that Sandberg and Zients used personal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

84 minutes ago This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration

This time, it's gubernatorial: Gov. Ferguson on how Washington will face another Trump administration  KUOW News and Information

Politics

18 hours ago Washington bill would ban encampments by schools, public parks, and more

Washington bill would ban encampments by schools, public parks, and more  KING5.com

Society

10 hours ago Released Oath Keepers founder awaiting Jan. 6 defendants' DC jail release

Released Oath Keepers founder awaiting Jan. 6 defendants' DC jail release  NBC Washington

Economics

9 hours ago WATCH: Ohio State Fans Go on Rampage, Break Into Stadium After Buckeyes Win National Championship

Fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes went on a destructive rampage in Columbus Monday after their team won the college football national title. The post WATCH: Ohio State Fans Go on Rampage, Break Into Stadium After Buckeyes Win National Championship appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

2 hours ago Garth Hudson, Master Instrumentalist and Last Surviving Member of The Band, Dies at 87

Jan. 21 (UPI) — The Band’s last living member, Garth Hudson, has died. The post Garth Hudson, Master Instrumentalist and Last Surviving Member of The Band, Dies at 87 appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

90 minutes ago Vote now: Who should be the Washington High School Athlete of the Week (1/21/25)?

Vote now: Who should be the Washington High School Athlete of the Week (1/21/25)?  Sports Illustrated

Politics

23 hours ago Washington House committee passes rent control bill amid affordability challenges

Washington House committee passes rent control bill amid affordability challenges  NBC Right Now

Society

12 hours ago EIA forecasts lower oil price in 2025 amid significant market uncertainties

EIA forecasts lower oil price in 2025 amid significant market uncertainties  EIA

Economics

10 hours ago Watch Live: Elise Stefanik Confirmation Hearing to Become U.N. Ambassador

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a confirmation hearing to become the ambassador to the United Nations. The post Watch Live: Elise Stefanik Confirmation Hearing to Become U.N. Ambassador appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

3 hours ago MUST WATCH! Bishop Implores Trump To 'Have Mercy' On LGBT & Immigrant Communities

This was a BOLD choice, and we are here for it! During Tuesday’s national prayer service held at the Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde told President Donald Trump to his face to “have mercy” on LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities! As Perezcious readers know, on his first day in office, the Celebrity Apprentice alum [...] Read More... The post MUST WATCH! Bishop Implores Trump To 'Have Mercy' On LGBT & Immigrant Communities -- See His Reaction! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

2 hours ago Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel  CBS Sports

Politics

24 hours ago Trump Pardons January 6 Rioters in First Executive Action, Sparking Outrage from Law Enforcement and Families

Trump Pardons January 6 Rioters in First Executive Action, Sparking Outrage from Law Enforcement and Families  The Washington Informer

Society

12 hours ago $1312 Stimulus Checks 2025: Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates

$1312 Stimulus Checks 2025: Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates  Sirdup

Economics

21 hours ago Seattle gets 2026 World Cup bug and announces nine fan zones across Washington state

Seattle gets 2026 World Cup bug and announces nine fan zones across Washington state  Inside World Football

Sport

3 hours ago Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall

Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.

Events

2 hours ago Body found under bridge identified as missing East Boston woman, DA says

A body found under an East Boston bridge Saturday has been confirmed to be that of a 61-year-old woman who went missing Dec. 13. The post Body found under bridge identified as missing East Boston woman, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 hours ago MoneyHash, which provides single access to payment services in MENA, banks $5.2M

When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles.  That’s given rise to companies to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

22 hours ago Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing for U.N. Ambassador

U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik will sit for her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday and make the case for President Donald Trump's America First peace through strength agenda, Breitbart News learned. The post Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing for U.N. Ambassador appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

3 hours ago Trump 47: Biden's Gun Violence Prevention Office Scrubbed from White House Webpage

Former President Joe Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prevention has been scrubbed from President Trump's White House website. The post Trump 47: Biden’s Gun Violence Prevention Office Scrubbed from White House Webpage appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Undocumented Women Fear for Unborn Children After Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is already facing lawsuits, but that has been little comfort to women who expect to give birth after the order goes into effect.

Politics

18 hours ago Proposed loan repayment bill in Washington State receives public hearing

Proposed loan repayment bill in Washington State receives public hearing  NBC Right Now

Economics

22 hours ago Saquon Barkley: Can the Washington Commanders CONTAIN him in NFC Championship game? | NFL on FOX Pod

Saquon Barkley: Can the Washington Commanders CONTAIN him in NFC Championship game? | NFL on FOX Pod  FOX Sports

Sport

4 hours ago Opinion | I live in Gaza. This is what we will do after the ceasefire.

Opinion | I live in Gaza. This is what we will do after the ceasefire.  The Washington Post

Events

2 hours ago Trump Executive Order on Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: 'Basing Federal Policy on Truth Is Critical'

President Donald Trump's executive order on defending women from "gender ideology extremism" makes it clear that "basing federal policy on truth is critical" for the health of the nation. The post Trump Executive Order on Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: ‘Basing Federal Policy on Truth Is Critical’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 hours ago Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering is a launching pad toward possibility

Gifted Caribbean high schoolers become SPISE alumni at MIT, and many go on to advanced academic and professional careers.

Events

2 hours ago Christians, Jews, and Muslims Partook in National Prayer Service with Donald Trump

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their spouses attended Tuesday's National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral. The post Christians, Jews, and Muslims Partook in National Prayer Service with Donald Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 hours ago Exclusive — White House Sources: JD Vance Helped Develop, Advocate Broad J6 Pardons Throughout Entire Transition

Establishment media forces and establishment Republicans like Sen. Mitch McConnell are attacking Vice President JD Vance after President Donald Trump pardoned a broad swath of January 6 political prisoners, arguing what Trump did went against what Vance said he supported during a recent interview some time before the inauguration. The post Exclusive — White House Sources: JD Vance Helped Develop, Advocate Broad J6 Pardons Throughout Entire Transition appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Commanders RB Could Be Playing For Washington Future in NFC Championship

Commanders RB Could Be Playing For Washington Future in NFC Championship  Sports Illustrated

Politics

5 hours ago Trump Warns 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Begin on February 1

Shortly after delivering his inauguration address on Monday, President Donald Trump said 25-percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico could be imposed as soon as February 1. The post Trump Warns 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Begin on February 1 appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Billings residents still make trip to Washington, D.C. despite canceled events

Billings residents still make trip to Washington, D.C. despite canceled events  Q2 News

Politics

5 hours ago ‘The state knew’: Washington Bridge defendants urge judge to toss out lawsuit

‘The state knew’: Washington Bridge defendants urge judge to toss out lawsuit  WPRI.com

Events

2 hours ago Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce welcomes 2025 with renewed focus on community and business

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce welcomes 2025 with renewed focus on community and business  The B-Town Blog

Politics

5 hours ago Davidson, George Washington, Rhode Island, Richmond Collect Weekly Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Awards

Davidson, George Washington, Rhode Island, Richmond Collect Weekly Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Awards  Atlantic 10

Events

2 hours ago OUR TIME! Lions Recap + NFC Championship vs Eagles Preview | Podcast | Washington Commanders | NFL

OUR TIME! Lions Recap + NFC Championship vs Eagles Preview | Podcast | Washington Commanders | NFL  Washington Commanders

Politics

5 hours ago Snowstorm disrupts Washington Mardi Gras, but Louisiana's big party hasn't been canceled

Snowstorm disrupts Washington Mardi Gras, but Louisiana's big party hasn't been canceled  NOLA.com

Events

2 hours ago Exclusive — Sen. Moreno Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Biden IRS Expansion Funds to Instead Create Trump’s External Revenue Service

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has formally introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate that would create the External Revenue Service with funds from repurposing money that former President Joe Biden had sent to the IRS to hire more agents. The post Exclusive — Sen. Moreno Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Biden IRS Expansion Funds to Instead Create Trump’s External Revenue Service appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago 4 states sue to block illegal migrants from census count used to assign congressional seats, electoral votes

Louisiana, Ohio, Kansas and West Virginia sued to block illegal immigrants from being counted when apportioning congressional seats and electoral votes.

Events

2 hours ago A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution

The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

Politics

6 hours ago No one charged in Washington State University campus shooting last March

No one charged in Washington State University campus shooting last March  KREM.com

Events

2 hours ago Senate receives new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

Senate receives new allegations against Trump’s defense secretary nominee  The Washington Post

Politics

7 hours ago At least 66 people killed in a fire at a ski resort in northwest Turkey

A fire raged through a popular ski resort south of Istanbul early Tuesday. The deadly fire broke out during a school holiday when the area's hotels are packed.

Events

3 hours ago FDA allows standalone use of nasal spray antidepressant Spravato (esketamine)

The FDA says esketamine, an antidepressant derived from the anesthetic and party drug ketamine, can now be prescribed on its own. It was approved in 2019 to treat severe depression.

Politics

7 hours ago With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key

After years of public discourse related to its safety, costs and waste, nuclear power is making a comeback as a core energy solution. Across North America, nuclear power facilities are being started, rebooted and extended.

Events