Trump Administration Orders Federal Grants and Loans Freeze: Live Updates  The New York Times

'It is time': Washington Terrace OKs backyard chickens after nearly 3 years of debate  KSL.com

Florida lawmakers have passed a sweeping immigration bill, setting aside half a billion dollars in public funds to help carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on people in the country illegally

The Biden administration had extended protections for more than 600,000 Venezuelans. The cancellation of the extension could open them up to deportation in the coming months.

NFL Draft: Washington State OL Esa Pole Official Shrine Bowl Measurements  Sports Illustrated

‘Deeply concerned:’ Trump order pausing grants could impact some Alaska education funding, Senate Majority says  Alaska's News Source

Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page heading to Washington D.C. to talk immigration  WGHP FOX8 Greensboro

Senate Majority says Trump order pausing grants could impact some Alaska education funding  Alaska's News Source

"The Brett Cooper Show" host Brett Cooper speaks about her exciting new show following her departure from "The Daily Wire."

San Francisco's Meals on Wheels program faces uncertainty over Trump funding freeze  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Alaska's Kennedy campaign calls on Murkowski to do what's right for children & voters - confirm RFK Jr.  Must Read Alaska

Education, public safety, PFD likely to be addressed in Dunleavy’s State of the State address  Alaska's News Source

Trump’s funding freeze confounds Alaska government, schools and nonprofits  Alaska Public Media News

California could become its own country if a ballot proposal gathers enough steam from registered voters to qualify for the November 2028 ballot.

Washington aims to curb drunk driving with bold civil protection orders  MyNorthwest

And now the nest of the story: The Big Bear bald eagles welcome a third egg  NBC Los Angeles

‘Need to care': Priest takes guardianship of kids whose families fear deportation  NBC Washington

Alaska Department of Corrections addresses suicide rates, unsentenced percentages in legislative review  Alaska's News Source

Alaska Department of Corrections addresses suicide rates, unsentenced percentages in leg. review  Alaska's News Source

Maya Brady, who was Softball America's Freshman of the Year in 2020, has committed to joining an upstart professional women's sports league.

Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding  KXLY Spokane

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.

Twenty-four Pro Bowl alternates were named Tuesday, prompting five-time selection J.J. Watt to go scorched earth on what he suggests is a watered-down honor.

White House Homeland Security advisor Stephen Miller argued with CNN host Jake Tapper, saying public confusion about a new initiative was caused by liberal news sources.

U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán Joins Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Address Affordable Housing Crisis in Southern California  Yahoo Finance

Martina Navratilova expressed her desire to see former British Olympic champion Sebastian Coe become the next president of the International Olympics Committee.

Caroline Kennedy stepped out of the shadows and onto social media to assail her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on the eve of his Senate hearing.

The Trump administration is being sued over a transgender military executive order, signed late Monday, by six military servicemembers.

Caroline Kennedy sent a letter to lawmakers urging them not to confirm her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services, calling him "a predator" and arguing he is "unqualified" both professionally and personally.

Washington wildfire prevention, Spokane County fire relief among funding frozen by Trump order  The Spokesman Review

San Francisco officials reaffirm sanctuary city policy amid Trump’s plan for deportations  CBS News

Experts fear a resurgence of infections in low-income countries if the ban were to continue. The waiver remains in place, while officials review foreign aid programs.

"You can’t win games without good players. I don’t care who the coach is, it’s impossible." The post Bill Belichick thinks the Lombardi Trophy should be named after this football legend appeared first on Boston.com.

This major S.F. street is filled with vacant storefronts. A new plan would allow chain retail there  San Francisco Chronicle

The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or possibly 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 has made some major waves. Now, it’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Return to work: Push underway to bring San Francisco city workers back to the office  ABC7 Bay Area

A federal judge temporarily blocked the freeze, which the White House says doesn't affect individuals, but federal payment portals are glitching. The post Mass. is suing over federal funding freeze as Medicaid system appears to be down appeared first on Boston.com.

Trump’s funding freeze roils fears for vital projects in D.C., Maryland and Virginia  The Washington Post

The two candidates will move on to special general elections on April 1, when they will be strongly favored to expand the Republicans’ slim House majority.

Sean Duffy Sworn In as Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation and Takes Immediate Action to Make Cars More Affordable | US Department of Transportation  Department of Transportation

The candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump won the Republican primary in a special congressional election to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida.

Rare bird flu strain found in California raises potential of wider spread  The Washington Post

San Francisco Giants Might Have Struck Gold With Recent Minor League Signing  Sports Illustrated

Through an email blast, federal workers were given the opportunity to resign from their jobs before Feb. 6 and retain full pay and benefits through Sept. 30.

Denmark on Monday announced a $2 billion investment in Arctic security, implicitly acknowledging President Donald Trump’s criticism of the region’s vulnerability to Russian aggression — a vulnerability Trump wanted to address by taking control of Greenland. The post Denmark Rolls Out $2 Billion Arctic Security Plan After Trump Threatens to ‘Get Greenland’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Delta pulls out of Ketchikan and Sitka, leaving Alaska Airlines as the only major carrier  KRBD

Washington Nationals Predicted To Sign Future Hall of Famer To Become Their Closer  Sports Illustrated

Washington joins 21 other states to block federal freeze that could disrupt $27 billion in funding  The Spokesman Review

Alaska lawmakers still unsure of impacts from Trump federal grants and loans freeze  Alaska's News Source

It may seem like the Kansas City Chiefs have gotten the favor of the whistle at times, but former NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino says there's no partiality.

The Trump administration sought to pause federal dollars to some grantees as it tries to uproot policies like diversity, equity and inclusion. Schools and universities worried important programs could be halted.

Washington State Ferries’ anticipated spring vehicle reservations available Wednesday  MyNorthwest

Washington state joins multistate lawsuit challenging federal funding freeze  Axios

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said Tuesday on CNN's "The Lead" that the millions of people who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration has resulted in non-citizens collecting welfare" in "large cities like New York, like Los Angeles." The post Stephen Miller: Illegal Aliens Biden Brought ‘Are in Our Cities Collecting Welfare’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Visit California's 2025 Guide is here, just in time for ‘Plan a Vacation Day'  NBC Los Angeles

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Jayden Daniels have decided to skip the Pro Bowl Games this year after coming up short of making the Super Bowl.

Live updates: Judge blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze for loans, grants  The Washington Post

BREAKING: Washington lands super talented QB out of the transfer portal  On3.com

All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.

Trump's FDA moved to squash a proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes just one day after the president was sworn in, angering anti-smoking advocates.

Patriot missiles from Israel sent to Ukraine through US, official says  CNN

Trump’s attempted funding freeze stirs confusion and rebukes from WA leaders  Washington State Standard

Brian Belichick served as the Patriots' safeties coach for the last five seasons. The post Brian Belichick, longtime CB coach reportedly won’t be returning to the Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6 The post Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 7 months’ pay in effort to shrink size of government appeared first on Boston.com.

The White House has begun offering buyouts worth seven months of salary to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6 The post Trump offering federal workers buyouts with about 8 months’ pay in effort to shrink government appeared first on Boston.com.

San Diego Padres owners claim that a lawsuit filed by the late owner's wife impacted their ability to sign star pitcher Roki Sasaki in free agency.

San Diego Padres owners claim that a lawsuit filed by the late owner's wife impacted their ability to sign star pitcher Roki Sasaki in free agency.

Seattle Symphony bids farewell to CEO Thiagarajan, welcomes acting CEO Yang  Northwest Asian Weekly

Washington resident sentenced to 240 years for rape of child in Crawford County  KFSM 5Newsonline

"Gossip Girl" star Kelly Rutherford was seen in public with one of her children for the first time in years following a dramatic and expensive international custody battle.

The Trump administration told federal employees in an email that they are required to return to the office, and for those who don't, they will be offered buyouts.

US FDA approves Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to cut risk of diabetic kidney disease progression  Reuters

Table poorly vetted plan for more housing near Seattle stadiums | Editorial  The Seattle Times

New Grocery Outlet store coming to San Francisco near Fisherman's Wharf  ABC7 Bay Area

Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos  The Washington Post

S.F.’s California Historical Society to close permanently, transfer vast holdings to Stanford  San Francisco Chronicle

In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.

In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.

Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US Senator describing RFK Jr as ‘predator’  Al Jazeera English

In an executive order issued Monday night, the president said transgender service members “cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary” for the military.

Hollywood actor Josh Gad feared his identity would shift after he lost 40 pounds being on a "miracle" weight loss drug.

President Trump signed a number of new executive orders Monday night aimed at the U.S. military. Here is a breakdown what he signed.

White House tells federal workers they can quit now, get paid through September  The Washington Post

A new Washington effort to help save local journalism | The Free Press Initiative  Enumclaw Courier-Herald

A "Jeopardy" contestant last week was embarrassed after he missed a clue about Celine Dion after he had said he would like to thank her during a Champions Wildcard Tournament.

The Indiana Fever guard made headlines when she joined the pop star in one of Arrowhead Stadium's luxury suites during a playoff game earlier this month.

Ex-CNN anchor Jim Acosta vowed to President Trump and his other critics he won't be silenced as he announced his new venture hours after his official exit from cable news.

David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto “czar,” said in an interview on Fox on Tuesday that there’s “substantial evidence” that Chinese AI company DeepSeek “distilled” knowledge from OpenAI’s AI models, a process that Sacks compared to theft. Sacks, who didn’t cite the source of this “evidence,” suggested that DeepSeek used responses from OpenAI models to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Rubio's Central America trip aims to counter China, State Department says  Reuters

Trump’s immigration crackdown reaches New York City and shows its limits  The Washington Post

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that it is "disgusting" that former President Joe Biden "weaponized" the financial system to "debank" conservatives. The post Exclusive — Sen. Tim Scott: ‘Disgusting’ Biden ‘Weaponized’ Financial Markets to Debank Conservatives, Trump Family appeared first on Breitbart.

D.C. announces its plans to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday next year  The Washington Post

Little Big Town star Kimberly Schlapman revealed a secret about her marriage she's been keeping from her mom, dad and kids since 2006. The musician and her husband secretly eloped.

Washington transfer Alana Johnson on why she chose to join Texas Tech softball  LubbockOnline.com

Elite private school approved to open near San Francisco's Chase Center  SFGATE

The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.

Remarks by Ambassador Dorothy Shea, Chargé d ’Affairs ad interim, at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Democratic Republic of the Congo  United States Mission to the United Nations

New York political leaders are split over the recent increase in ICE deportation operations, with Republicans praising the crackdown and Democrats stressing authorities respect “sanctuary" policies.

This is the latest trend in the beer brewing scene. A Seattle brewery has been making it for years  KUOW News and Information

More Americans take on a second job or side hustle. They come at a cost.  The Washington Post

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

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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

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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

A Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) source told Breitbart News on Tuesday that there were not enough officers available to direct traffic and assist the evacuation from the Palisades Fire because they were guarding President Joe Biden. The post LAPD Source: Police Could Not Help Fire Evacuation Because Guarding Biden appeared first on Breitbart.

Los Angeles fire survivors erupt in anger over slow and inadequate government response  WSWS

Weeks after fire ravaged LA’s Pacific Palisades, residents return to dig for mementos  The Associated Press

Who is Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary making her lectern debut?  The Washington Post

Owner of historic SF cannabis dispensary reportedly shot, suspect killed by SFPD  SFGATE

Jason Oppenheim begged for more police in Los Angeles after his "Selling Sunset" co-star was burglarized and said LA doesn't feel safe due to "crime" and "homelessness."

Matt Boyle and Steve Bannon talk about the future of America in Donald Trump's new administration. The post Watch Live: Breitbart’s Matt Boyle and War Room’s Steve Bannon Discuss Future in Trump’s America appeared first on Breitbart.

An illegal immigrant crackdown in West Virginia is yielding dozens of detentions as of Tuesday afternoon.

HSToday Threat Forecast 2025: Impact of Global Bad Actors Heighten Terrorist Threats in the United States  HSToday

VOA Spanish: Deported migrants arrive from US on Colombian air force flights  VOA Asia

Washington Sen. Murray’s resolution condemning Jan. 6 pardons for attacks on police fails  KOIN.com

Alaska healthcare professionals encourage women to be proactive during Cervical Health Awareness Mon  Alaska's News Source

The Trump administration announced the latest apprehension by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of criminals as the president's immigration crackdown comes to fruition.

Task force to review criminal insanity proposed by Central Washington lawmaker  NBC Right Now

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting worldwide. Rubio adds more exemptions  The Associated Press

A man was arrested at the United States Capitol Building with a knife and Molotov cocktails after he revealed that he had intended to kill House Speaker Mike Johnson, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, according to court filings. The post Man Allegedly Plotting to Kill Mike Johnson, Scott Bessent, Pete Hegseth Arrested at U.S. Capitol with Molotov Cocktails appeared first on Breitbart.

Faculty union in mediation with University of Alaska following negotiation deadlock  UAA Northern Light

Man arrested outside U.S. Capitol with 2 molotov cocktails, police say  The Washington Post

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that charges have been filed against another realtor for price gouging victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Karoline Leavitt announces ‘new media’ seating at White House briefings  The Washington Post

A New York City man allegedly assaulted a cab driver Monday and then stole his cab to go for a joyride that ended in a crash miles away.

Harvey Guillén Says L.A. Wildfires Left Him in a 'Depressed Dark Place'  Variety

Is the Cold Weather Over for Washington, D.C.? Forecast After Winter Storm  Newsweek

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office investigates death of woman in Washington area  WCTI12.com

LA County wildfires create fierce competition for homes in Newport Beach, South Bay  Los Angeles Daily News

PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Kristi Noem Hits the Streets with ICE Agents on Major NYC Enforcement Operation  Homeland Security

Ryan Michael English, 24, was arrested at the Capitol after he approached police and said he had knives and Molotov cocktails in his possession. The post Armed man from South Deerfield arrested at Capitol after threatening to kill Trump cabinet members, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

GOP Rep. Gabe Evans spoke to Fox News Digital about how liberal green energy policies in places like Colorado are actually hindering environmental efforts.

Melanie Griffith staying with daughter Stella after evacuating Los Angeles home during wildfires  Page Six

Climate change made deadly Los Angeles wildfires 35% more likely: new attribution study  Yale Climate Connections

ICE scooped up a convicted murderer who was paroled by authorities in Massachusetts after serving only 17 years of a life sentence. The post ICE Takes Murderer into Custody After Massachusetts Paroles Him from Prison appeared first on Breitbart.

The Sudanese army say the war has reached a "turning point." But with accusations of human rights abuses -- and even genocide -- there's still no end in sight for Sudan's devastating conflict.

Climate change increased the likelihood of wildfire disaster in highly exposed Los Angeles area  World Weather Attribution

Meghan Markle reportedly pushed back episodes of her podcast after delaying her Netflix show. "With Love, Meghan" will now premiere in March.

Mexico’s Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero tried to discredit reports of a cartel shootout on the Texas border but got the dates wrong. The post CLUELESS: Mexico’s Attorney General Claims Mondays’ Cartel Shooting At U.S. Agents Happened Last Week appeared first on Breitbart.

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

The Trump administration rejoined the coalition of governments, which was first adopted in October 2020 and are united around a pro-life policy stance.

Illegal Immigration and Fentanyl at the U.S. Northern and Southwest Borders  FactCheck.org

A Massachusetts man is charged with carrying Molotov cocktails to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., federal prosecutors said in court documents.

Leavitt said that the Trump administration is removing "heinous individuals" from American communities every day to crack down on illegal immigration.

Los Angeles wildfire relief: Gov. Gavin Newsom launches LA Rises to raise money and resources for fire victims  ABC7 Los Angeles

The "mystery" drones flying over New Jersey and other parts of the country were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Tuesday during the first press briefing of the second Trump administration. The post Trump White House: ‘Mystery’ Drones over New Jersey Were Authorized by the FAA appeared first on Breitbart.

SF leaders reaffirm sanctuary city status amid increased immigration enforcement  CBS San Francisco

Popular gymnast Olivia Dunne is raising an alarm about the dwindling number of fans in the stands at women's gymnastics events. The post Olivia Dunne Bemoans ‘Empty Seats’ for Gymnastics, Blames Judges’ Scoring appeared first on Breitbart.

US Senate blocks bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court  Reuters

All illegal immigrants that have been arrested by immigration authorities in recent days are criminal, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Will Seahawks explore trading QB Geno Smith to Pete Carroll’s Raiders?  Seattle Sports

Mayor Karen Bass joined a community meeting about the recent L.A. fires on Tuesday that opened with a denunciation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which had nothing to do with the natural disaster. The post Meeting with Karen Bass to Help Victims of L.A. Fires Begins with Attack on ICE appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earns praise from conservatives on social media regarding her first performance from the pressroom podium on Tuesday.

Gov Gretchen Whitmer agreed with "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin, who said during the show on Tuesday that "Brown people" were being targeted by Trump's immigration policy.

EV owners of GM vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Lyriq will now officially have access to Tesla’s Superchargers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Joseph Lynskey, who was pushed in front of a New York City subway, but miraculously survived, shared the moment his life flashed before his eyes.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is giving out informational "red cards" to immigrants as President Donald Trump's mass deportation of mostly criminal illegals heats up. The post VIDEO: L.A. Schools Give Immigrants ‘Red Cards’ to ‘Assert Their Rights’ with ICE Officers appeared first on Breitbart.

How the LA FireAid concert was organized just days after the fires started  NBC Los Angeles

Armed man at Capitol threatened to kill Scott Bessent, Pete Hegseth, Mike Johnson  NBC Washington

New details emerge in investigation into San Francisco drag legend's death  SFGATE

Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) claimed Tuesday on ABC's "The View" that President Donald Trump's pardons have excused political violence, and that has created a "really dangerous precedent." The post Whitmer: Trump Excusing Politcal Violence Has Created a ‘Really Dangerous Precedent’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Naama Levy, one of the four IDF soldiers released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes a message of gratitude in her first statement since arriving home.

The Los Angeles Fires, with Yanjun (Penny) Liao, David Wear, and Matthew Wibbenmeyer  Resources

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced significant changes to White House briefings to allow for influencers and podcast hosts to apply for media credentials.

Los Angeles psychologist Dr. Jenny Yip shares journey of healing and helping after devastating fires  ABC7 Los Angeles

Alabama police department faces $20 million lawsuit after handcuffed man hit with stun gun  AL.com

Police in Florida say that two vans packed with 26 Chinese migrants were stopped on Tuesday morning while two alleged smugglers were detained, Fox News Digital has learned.

Barricaded person prompts massive police presence in Mt. Washington neighborhood  WLKY Louisville

65 flu deaths reported in Washington state this season, cases remain high  KXLY Spokane

ABC News legal analyst Sunny Hostin claimed Tuesday on ABC's "The View" that Americans lacked empathy because they want President Donald Trump to round up only "brown" immigrants. The post ABC’s Hostin: Americans Lack Empathy — They Want Trump to Round Up ‘Brown’ Immigrants appeared first on Breitbart.

Alaska Judge: Voters Don’t Have the Right To Fix Absentee Ballot Mistakes  Democracy Docket

Madonna, the reliably left-wing pop star who's now old enough to collect medicare, took time in between face surgeries to attempt to inspire a tattered "Trump Resistance" with a less than 30 word post on X urging her followers to "Don't give up the fight!" The post Resistance Fading: ‘Sad’ Madonna Posts Cleavage Instead of Teasing White House Bombing at Start of Trump Admin appeared first on Breitbart.

Geek Ventures is raising a Fund II, according to a recent SEC filing.  The firm, founded in 2021 by Ihar Mahaniok, focuses on investing in early-stage immigrant founders. Mahaniok immigrated to the U.S. from Belarus and spoke to TechCrunch a few years ago about how hard the venture ecosystem can be for immigrants.  “Talent is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Farah Khan recalls Boney Kapoor using helicopters like rickshaw in Alaska during Pukar shoot with Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor: 'If it is not looking good...'  TOI Etimes

Farah Khan recalls Boney Kapoor using helicopters like rickshaw in Alaska during Pukar shoot with Madhuri  TOI Etimes

An illegal immigrant from El Salvador is expected to seek a change of venue out of Harford County, Maryland, where he is accused of killing Rachel Morin.

Washington lawmakers move forward with bill aiming to prevent ballot box arsons  KOIN.com

Karoline Leavitt said the mystery drones flown across New Jersey were "authorized to be flown by the FAA" in the first press briefing of the Trump administration.

Questions linger as more than a decade has passed since Washington County man disappeared  WRGB

The former ambassador to Australia alleges that her cousin, “addicted to attention and power,” has given hypocritical advice by discouraging parents from vaccinating their children, while vaccinating his own children. The post Caroline Kennedy warns senators of ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in searing letter appeared first on Boston.com.

Antonio Banderas' Ex Melanie Griffith Evacuated to Daughter Stella's During L.A. Fires (Exclusive)  PEOPLE

California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 94% Contained  Forbes

Study says Los Angeles rent prices spiked illegally during historic wildfires  KTLA Los Angeles

JonBenet Ramsey's father, John Ramsey, met with Boulder Police Department Chief Stephen Redfearn on Monday to discuss the 6-year-old's unsolved 1996 murder case.

Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 29 After Palisades Fire Victim Dies at Hospital  PEOPLE

How else referees can award scores, plus: Chiefs’ controversy, future for Washington, Buffalo. - The Athletic  The Athletic

Court Rules Washington State University Owed ‘Duty of Care’ to Student Who Died of Hazing  Campus Safety Magazine

U.S. Sanctions on Pakistan’s Missile Program Highlight Nuclear Threats from South Asia  Center for Strategic & International Studies

Boeing posts $3.8B Q4 loss, has lost more than $35B since deadly 2019 crashes  FOX 13 Seattle

In North Carolina, FEMA seemed completely incapable of dealing with the unique and dangerous mountainous terrain that many local officials know like the back of their hand.

Property owners can now opt in to have Army Corps of Engineers clear wildfire debris  NBC Los Angeles

Property owners can now opt in or out of Army Corps of Engineers wildfire debris removal  NBC Los Angeles

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) apparently wants America to mimic Denmark's financial system in a pivot that would further burden taxpayers. The post ‘Let’s Steal Those Ideas’: Sen. Bernie Sanders Wants U.S. to Adopt Denmark’s Highly-Taxed System appeared first on Breitbart.

Cesar Polanco, a criminal alien from the Dominican Republic who killed his pregnant girlfriend, has been taken into ICE custody after being granted parole in MA.

“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

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.

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.