2 hours ago Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog

The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.

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11 hours ago Families of dead inmates urge Washington lawmakers to back oversight bill

Families of dead inmates urge Washington lawmakers to back oversight bill  KING5.com

Society

5 hours ago Databricks closes $15.3B financing at $62B valuation, Meta joins as ‘strategic investor’

Data analytics platform Databricks has confirmed that it has closed a previously announced $10 billion in Series J equity financing at a $62 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based company also added a further $5.25 billion in debt financing, funded by JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, among other “leading financial institutions and alternative […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago How to watch Iowa vs Washington: Live stream info for tonight's Big Ten women's college basketball game

How to watch Iowa vs Washington: Live stream info for tonight's Big Ten women's college basketball game  NBC Sports

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2 hours ago Community mourns ‘loving and affectionate’ girl, 6, who died after falling into frozen pond in Norton

Josephine Pinto “loved to do puzzles; loved stacking things & climbing things; loved to swing on her swing in the backyard; and she loved watching her favorite movie ‘Frozen’, sometimes even multiple times in a day.” The post Community mourns ‘loving and affectionate’ girl, 6, who died after falling into frozen pond in Norton appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 hours ago Trump Announces $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Investment in America

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that three major tech executives are teaming up to invest half a trillion dollars in American artificial intelligence infrastructure. The post Trump Announces $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Investment in America appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Washington state Democrats push for gun permits, safe storage and limit on bulk buys

Washington state Democrats push for gun permits, safe storage and limit on bulk buys  Centralia Chronicle

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18 hours ago Washington lawmakers look to cap rental increases and fees in revived bill

Washington lawmakers look to cap rental increases and fees in revived bill  KREM.com

Society

9 hours ago Google hit with $12.6M fine in Indonesia for monopolistic practices in payment system

Indonesia’s antitrust agency KPPU fined Google 202.5 billion Rupiahs, equivalent to $12.6 million, on Wednesday for antitrust violation related to its payment system services for the Google Play Store. The KPPU ordered the search giant to cease the mandatory use of Google Play Billing in the Google Play Store. It also asked Google to let […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago How to watch Iowa women's basketball vs Washington today: Time, stream for Hawkeyes

How to watch Iowa women's basketball vs Washington today: Time, stream for Hawkeyes  Hawk Central

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2 hours ago Transgender TikToker Jailed for Strangling and Abusing Former Girlfriend

A transgender TikToker has been jailed in England after pleading guilty to a string of domestic abuse against her former girlfriend, including setting her on fire and strangling her. The post Transgender TikToker Jailed for Strangling and Abusing Former Girlfriend appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago "TaxTheSuperRich" is a protester motto at the Davos forum. Would that end inequality?

The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality.

Politics

26 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

Society

22 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

11 hours ago What channel is Iowa vs. Washington women's basketball on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big Ten game

What channel is Iowa vs. Washington women's basketball on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Big Ten game  Sporting News

Sport

4 hours ago 5 best home inventory apps to protect your property in case of emergency

Home inventory and restoration apps help itemize and track every item in your home in the event you have to make an insurance claim after a natural disaster.

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2 hours ago Working 'in tandem': Republicans prep to make Trump executive orders permanent

House Republicans are making sure a future Democratic administration cannot role back President Trump's signature executive orders.

Politics

36 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

23 hours ago Confident Chiefs bettor places $1.3 million wager on Kansas City to beat Bills in AFC Championship showdown

A better has placed a $1.3 million wager on the Kansas City Chiefs to beat the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game on Sunday afternoon.

Economics

20 hours ago Bills fans start GoFundMe to donate to Mark Andrews' charity after crucial drop

Amid the heavy scrutiny Mark Andrews has faced since dropping a potential game-tying, two-point conversion, Bills fans have started a GoFundMe to donate to his charity.

Sport

10 hours ago Purdue women's basketball guards revel in Seattle Storm experience on weekend road trip

Purdue women's basketball guards revel in Seattle Storm experience on weekend road trip  Journal & Courier

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3 hours ago Trump revokes Biden order allowing transgender troops in bid to rid DEI from military

President Donald Trump has revoked a Biden-era order allowing transgender people to serve in the military. There are an estimated 9,000 to 14,000 transgender troops currently serving.

Politics

36 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

23 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

23 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

17 hours ago Travis Barker Visits Incarcerated Firefighters in Los Angeles: ‘These Guys Are Heroes’

Travis Barker Visits Incarcerated Firefighters in Los Angeles: ‘These Guys Are Heroes’  Billboard

Events

4 hours ago Report highlights potential of sustainable fuels in Latin American aviation

According to the International Energy Agency, aviation accounts for about 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and aviation emissions are expected to double by mid-century as demand for domestic and international air travel rises. To sharply reduce emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement's long-term goal to keep global warming below 1.5°C, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has set a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Which raises the question: Are there technologically feasible and economically viable strategies to reach that goal within the next 25 years?

Politics

41 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

33 hours ago Massachusetts must pay feds $2.1B after mistakenly using pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits

Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the prior administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits.

Economics

25 hours ago Stefanik excoriates Dem for Elon Musk 'Nazi salute' accusation at UN ambassador hearing

"No, Elon Musk did not do those salutes," New York Rep. Elise Stefanik told Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy when pressed before lawmakers at her confirmation hearing.

Sport

18 hours ago Santa Rosa man back in court in fatal San Francisco collision; victim’s husband says ‘I’m lost’

Santa Rosa man back in court in fatal San Francisco collision; victim’s husband says ‘I’m lost’  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Events

4 hours ago Bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Alaska students filed in the Legislature

Bill to provide free breakfast and lunch for all Alaska students filed in the Legislature  Alaska Beacon

Politics

36 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

28 hours ago Iowa at Washington women’s basketball glance: Time, TV, game notes (Jan. 22, 2025)

Iowa at Washington women’s basketball glance: Time, TV, game notes (Jan. 22, 2025)  The Gazette

Sport

18 hours 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

20 hours ago Killer Claims His Girlfriend Actually Helped Him Abduct, Rape, & Murder 17

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Convicted killer Raymond Moody has revealed shocking new details in the case of murdered teen Brittanee Drexel. If Raymond’s name sounds familiar, it’s because he was arrested for the murder of the 17-year-old — who went missing while on spring break in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2009 — in 2022. [...] Read More... The post Killer Claims His Girlfriend Actually Helped Him Abduct, Rape, & Murder 17-Year-Old Girl! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

6 hours ago Democrats join DOGE subcommittee, including member seeking 'good government'

The new agency is tasked with slashing government waste and providing increased transparency when it comes to government spending. It was created via executive order on Monday.

Politics

20 hours ago Maryland man accused of killing girlfriend, stashing her body in ‘makeshift tomb’: police

The Prince George's County Police Department arrested Devontae Gray after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend before hiding her body in a "makeshift tomb" in his home.

Events

6 hours ago Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims

Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.

Politics

20 hours ago ‘Betrayed': Former DC officer seeks protection after Jan. 6 attackers pardoned

‘Betrayed': Former DC officer seeks protection after Jan. 6 attackers pardoned  NBC Washington

Events

7 hours ago What to watch as Iowa women's basketball looks to salvage West Coast trip at Washington

What to watch as Iowa women's basketball looks to salvage West Coast trip at Washington  Hawk Central

Politics

23 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

9 hours ago Sen. Thune suggests staying through weekend to confirm Trump picks after Dems delay votes: 'Shouldn't be hard'

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.

Politics

23 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

9 hours ago Doug Collins, Trump's nominee to lead the VA, vows to work across the aisle to help vets

Senators from both parties did push Collins about how he will solve problems that have plagued the VA for decades, like delivering timely health care and protecting whistle-blowers.

Politics

23 hours ago Seattle claims to 'protect' hundreds of trees that were never threatened

Seattle claims to 'protect' hundreds of trees that were never threatened  KUOW News and Information

Events

10 hours ago Democratic state AGs file lawsuit to block Trump order ending birthright citizenship

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin discusses why he believes the president's action is unlawful.

Politics

24 hours ago Why are lone homes left standing after the LA fires? It's not entirely luck

Why are lone homes left standing after the LA fires? It's not entirely luck  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Events

10 hours ago Nearly all of DC shut down for Trump's inauguration. So why was there no designated survivor?

Monday's ceremony saw historic safety protections. But no designated survivor was named, raising questions as to why.

Politics

25 hours ago Chef Charles Phan, visionary behind Slanted Door in Napa and San Francisco, dies unexpectedly

Chef Charles Phan, visionary behind Slanted Door in Napa and San Francisco, dies unexpectedly  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Events

12 hours ago Petula Clark teases London show 60 years after 'Downtown' made her a star in the U.S.

Petula Clark's single "Downtown" hit the number one spot on the US billboard charts 60 years ago, on January 23, 1965, and stayed there for two weeks. At 92, she's planning a concert in London.

Politics

30 hours ago 17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors

You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.

Events

14 hours ago Alex Marlow: Dems Are the Party of the Cheneys; Republicans Are the Party of Peace

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed some of President Joe Biden’s outgoing pardons. Marlow stated, “Democrats own the Cheneys. That is good for us. We’ll be the party that doesn’t want more wars.” “The The post Alex Marlow: Dems Are the Party of the Cheneys; Republicans Are the Party of Peace appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

31 hours ago Ahead of Possible Rain, Mayor Bass Issues Emergency Order to Shore Up Burn Areas & Protect Watershed and Beaches From Hazardous Runoff

Ahead of Possible Rain, Mayor Bass Issues Emergency Order to Shore Up Burn Areas & Protect Watershed and Beaches From Hazardous Runoff  City of Los Angeles (.gov)

Events

15 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump announces $500 billion investment in AI

The president answered questions from the press after announcing a $500 billion initiative on artificial intelligence infrastructure with Big Tech executives.

Politics

32 hours ago Southport Killer Had ‘Sickening and Sustained Interest’ in Violence, U.K. Officials Say

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three young girls in the Southport attack, appeared to have no particular ideology but was obsessed by death and genocide, investigators said.

Events

17 hours ago Sen. Giessel throws cold water on Trump's historic Alaska orders: 'We aren't a colony to be pillaged'

Sen. Giessel throws cold water on Trump's historic Alaska orders: 'We aren't a colony to be pillaged'  Must Read Alaska

Politics

35 hours ago Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week

Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week  CNN

Events

17 hours ago 4 things to know about Josh McDaniels, reportedly the next Patriots offensive coordinator

Josh McDaniels developed Mac Jones into a Pro Bowl QB during the 2021 season. The post 4 things to know about Josh McDaniels, reportedly the next Patriots offensive coordinator appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

35 hours ago Forecast: Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week

Forecast: Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week  CNNCalifornia Fires Updates: Tuesday, Jan. 21  FOX 11 Los Angeles

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