23 minutes ago AI creations edited by humans can likely be copyrighted in US, agency says

In the U.S., AI-generated creations — books, movies, and so forth— that have been edited by a human can likely be copyrighted, but those without any human modifications or additions cannot. That’s according to a report published by the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) on Wednesday, which outlined scenarios in which AI-generated content might be eligible […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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31 minutes ago Amazon lays off dozens of corporate workers in latest round of job cuts

Amazon has started the year with a series of layoffs across different parts of the company as it continues to trim its workforce and streamline operations.

Society

28 hours ago Washington state hospitals lose nearly $400 million in first nine months of 2024, Providence loses $66 million in Spokane area

Washington state hospitals lose nearly $400 million in first nine months of 2024, Providence loses $66 million in Spokane area  The Spokesman Review

Economics

78 minutes ago Apple and Comcast partner to make Major League Soccer matches easier to watch

Major League Soccer and Apple announced details of this year's MLS Season Pass streaming package on Wednesday. And this time, the details weren't just about MLS and Apple.

Sport

38 minutes ago Seattle aviation expert breaks down deadly aircraft crash near Reagan National Airport

Seattle aviation expert breaks down deadly aircraft crash near Reagan National Airport  KING5.com

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1 hour ago Data analytics startup Athenic AI wants to be an enterprise’s central nervous system

Jared Zhao originally got interested in data analytics during his time at UC Berkeley because he was drawn to how it could turn raw data into a story. Zhao founded his first data analytics startup Polyture in 2021. But advancements in generative AI just a year later made Zhao realize what Polyture was building was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

11 hours ago Influencer apologizes after hurling racial slur at valet workers in Beverly Hills

Influencer apologizes after hurling racial slur at valet workers in Beverly Hills  NBC Los Angeles

Science

2 hours ago Seattle Mariners Sign Pitcher Luis F. Castillo to Minor League Contract

Seattle Mariners Sign Pitcher Luis F. Castillo to Minor League Contract  Sports Illustrated

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11 hours ago School reacts to video of official telling parents to alter trans kid's birth certificate to play girls sports

A Texas school district provided a statement addressing a video of an admin saying a trans child can play in girls' sports by changing their birth certificate.

Society

11 hours ago How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

48 minutes ago The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy  TIME

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17 hours ago 'Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:' Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing

President Trump called on SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to "go get" two NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for months — stranded by Boeing and "virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration" according to Trump's Truth Social post. The post ‘Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:’ Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

29 hours ago Months after Georgia chemical plant fire, residents still grapple with health issues

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.

Science

2 hours ago What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.

What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.  TIME

Politics

17 hours ago School official appears to advise parents of trans athletes to change birth certificate to play girls' sports

Texas school district administrator allegedly seen instructing a prospective parent to change their trans child's birth certificate to play in girls' sports.

Society

18 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

60 minutes ago Live updates: Officials believe there are no survivors in plane crash near DC

Live updates: Officials believe there are no survivors in plane crash near DC  USA TODAY

Events

34 hours ago Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter

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.

Technology

2 hours ago Former Seattle Mariners Infielder Signs Minor League Deal with National League Squad

Former Seattle Mariners Infielder Signs Minor League Deal with National League Squad  Sports Illustrated

Politics

24 hours ago Amazon's Office Mandate Sparks First Downtown Seattle Rent Surge in 17 Months

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

Society

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

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

Sport

93 minutes ago Live updates: No survivors from D.C. plane crash, officials believe, as recovery operations begin

Live updates: No survivors from D.C. plane crash, officials believe, as recovery operations begin  The Washington Post

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5 hours ago Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings

RFK Jr. is back on the Hill for a second day of testimony, this time before a different Senate committee, after a first round that was contentious but saw no GOP defections.

Politics

20 hours ago WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU

A wild scene erupted in the closing moments of the VCU vs. St. Louis basketball game on Tuesday night. Several older fans came tumbling down the stairs in a swirling brawl that required multiple security officers to break up. The post WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU-St. Louis Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

1 hour ago Whistle blown on elite basketball program at Seattle public school that charged $22,000 tuition

Whistle blown on elite basketball program at Seattle public school that charged $22,000 tuition  KUOW News and Information

Events

11 hours ago Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest

Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest  FOX 13 Seattle

Politics

25 hours ago Redfin sees uptick in downtown Seattle apartment rents, and watches for further Amazon effect

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

Society

3 hours ago 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages are freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.

Events

12 hours ago Julian Edelman explains why he’s ‘excited’ to see Josh McDaniels work with Drake Maye

"He'll be a lot better at that as well. If he puts the work in, if he puts the time in." The post Julian Edelman explains why he’s ‘excited’ to see Josh McDaniels work with Drake Maye appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago SFPD officer details surreal moment he ID’d CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione

SFPD officer details surreal moment he ID’d CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

14 hours ago Trump has vowed to end DEI. But in the Seattle area, that work was already dwindling

Trump has vowed to end DEI. But in the Seattle area, that work was already dwindling  KUOW News and Information

Politics

10 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

Events

15 hours ago Downtown Seattle rent grows for first time in 17 months, Redfin analysis finds

Downtown Seattle rent grows for first time in 17 months, Redfin analysis finds  KING5.com

Politics

10 hours ago Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says

Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says  Reuters

Events

15 hours ago Musk team’s push to gut federal workforce bypassed key Trump officials

Musk team’s push to gut federal workforce bypassed key Trump officials  The Washington Post

Politics

11 hours ago Officials: At least 18 dead in Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport

Officials: At least 18 dead in Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport  KCTV 5

Events

15 hours ago Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze: Who Was Behind It and How Did It Unfold?

The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House.

Politics

12 hours ago Los Angeles City Council tables a proposed wildfire renter protection measure

Los Angeles City Council tables a proposed wildfire renter protection measure  Los Angeles Daily News

Events

15 hours ago LinkedIn passes $2B in premium revenues in 12 months, with overall revenues up 9% on the year

LinkedIn, the social platform where people look for and talk about work, may be less visible in Microsoft’s earnings compared to the years when it was an independent company. But around earnings time, LinkedIn often reveals some figures that point to how it continues to grow.  On Wednesday, as Microsoft reported its Q2 numbers, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River

WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River  10TV

Events

15 hours ago LinkedIn passes $2B in premium revenue in 12 months, with overall revenue up 9% on the year

LinkedIn, the social platform where people look for and talk about work, may be less visible in Microsoft’s earnings compared to the years when it was an independent company. But around earnings time, LinkedIn often reveals some figures that point to how it continues to grow.  On Wednesday, as Microsoft reported its Q2 numbers, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 hours ago Chicago mayor improperly accepting designer gifts like Hugo Boss cuff links, Gucci bag and more: OIG report

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he never saw the room referred to by the Office of the Inspector General as the "gift room," where luxury gifts were stored.

Events

16 hours ago USDA official fired by Trump admin escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with termination: report

Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White House, was reportedly escorted out of her office Monday.

Politics

12 hours ago Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership

Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

16 hours ago USDA responds to report that official was escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with Trump firing

Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White House, was reportedly escorted out of her office Monday.

Politics

12 hours ago Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property

Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property  South Seattle Emerald

Events

16 hours ago Visiting a Russian air base to see how Moscow will fare after the fall of the regime

Russia lost a key ally when the Syrian President was ousted by Islamist rebels last month. NPR visited a Russian air base in western Syria to examine how Moscow will fare under Syria's new rulers.

Politics

13 hours ago Migrant TDA gang member breaks officer’s arm as 10 indicted in massive guns, drug running operation: police

Ten alleged members and associates of Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang have been indicted in a massive arms and drugs running operation spanning at least six states.

Events

16 hours ago From bonsai treehouses to Beatle’s music, what to do around Seattle when it's cold

From bonsai treehouses to Beatle’s music, what to do around Seattle when it's cold  KING5.com

Politics

13 hours ago DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month

DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month  Alaska's News Source

Events

17 hours ago 'Are You Supportive of These Onesies?': Bernie Sanders Demands RFK Jr. Condemn Baby Outfit

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spent a good amount of time during his line of questioning to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -- President Donald Trump's choice for Health and Human Services Secretary -- attempting to force him to condemn a baby outfit. The post ‘Are You Supportive of These Onesies?’: Bernie Sanders Demands RFK Jr. Condemn Baby Outfit appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

14 hours ago Seattle senior earns nomination for inaugural flag football Maxwell Award

Seattle senior earns nomination for inaugural flag football Maxwell Award  KING5.com

Events

17 hours ago Nolte: Press Secretary Forced to Debunk 3 Fake News Hoaxes 10 Days into Trump Administration

We're a little over one week into Donald Trump’s second term, and already the Press Secretary’s office has had to debunk three “fake news hoaxes.” The post Nolte: Press Secretary Forced to Debunk 3 Fake News Hoaxes 10 Days into Trump Administration appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

14 hours ago Los Angeles City Council holds off on rental protections for those affected by wildfires

Los Angeles City Council holds off on rental protections for those affected by wildfires  CBS News

Events

17 hours ago Mariners No. 1 prospect Colt Emerson provides closer look at who he is

Mariners No. 1 prospect Colt Emerson provides closer look at who he is  Seattle Sports

Politics

15 hours ago SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it  The San Francisco Standard

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