Trump tariffs to stoke US food inflation despite pledge to lower costs  Reuters

The Chinese chatbot took the world by storm and rattled stock markets. But lost in all the attention was a focus on how the company is collecting and storing data.

Trump Administration Live Updates: Steep Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Will Take Effect Saturday  The New York Times

Deal reached to staff Bay Area airport near SFO with air traffic controllers  San Francisco Chronicle

"We've got a great fan base and we’ll figure it out." The post Drake Maye credited two mentors during rookie season, says he’s spoken with Mike Vrabel appeared first on Boston.com.

Today: Chief Shon Barnes Marks First Day at the Seattle Police Department  Mayor Bruce Harrell

After Trump order, hospitals suspend some trans health care for youths  The Washington Post

World’s largest rubber duck on the horizon signals return of Seattle Boat Show  MyNorthwest

Kash Patel helped keep the QAnon movement alive on Truth Social, interacting with Q accounts, appearing on QAnon podcasts, and signing his children’s books with a QAnon catchphrase.

Woman tries to open Alaska Airlines cabin doors, then bites flight attendant, feds say  Sacramento Bee

Security researchers tested 50 well-known jailbreaks against DeepSeek’s popular new AI chatbot. It didn’t stop a single one.

The Trump White House is hitting back after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called on Democrats to protest President Donald Trump's agenda "in the streets."

First responders, enjoy a free ‘Heroes Ticket' to Universal Studios Hollywood  NBC Los Angeles

Mariners farm system ranked among baseball's best | National media roundup  The Seattle Times

The National Science Foundation's funding freeze, and wider confusion about the status and future of science funding, is already hampering research.

Kelly, Zinke reintroduce Northern Border Security Caucus in 119th Congress  Mike Kelly

Democrat Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is facing blowback after calling for supporters to fight President Donald Trump's agenda not only legislatively but "in the streets." The post Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries Calls to Fight Trump’s Agenda ‘In the Streets’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, the lead DOGE senator, claimed victory as the Trump administration's USDA instituted a work from home restriction first availed to her by a whistleblower

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.

Drayer: Jorge Polanco is answer for Mariners’ infield — with question marks  Seattle Sports

Hamas said it will release the hostage Yarden Bibas, 35, on Saturday. His wife and children were also taken captive on Oct. 7, 2023, but may not have survived.

Grand Canyon pulls off comeback win over Seattle U, huge WAC showdown up next  The Arizona Republic

Últimas noticias con el noticiero FOX 13 Seattle: Viernes, 31 de enero  FOX 13 Seattle

A Chicago Inspector General is accusing Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson's office of stonewalling an investigation into his alleged secret stash of thousands of dollars in free gifts the mayor received from special interest groups. The post Inspector General: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is Allegedly Not Reporting Expensive Gifts appeared first on Breitbart.

Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Opposing U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization  Congressman Steve Cohen

Arson Fahim remembers leaving for Boston to study music just days before the Taliban took over Afghanistan.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Donald Trump's agenda in a press conference on Friday.

Climate change protesters interrupted a Democratic National Committee meeting ahead of the campaign arm's upcoming leadership election.

Thursday on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticized Democratic U.S. Senate colleagues for their demeanor during FBI nominee Kash Patel's confirmation hearing earlier in the day. The post Cruz: Dem Hearing Behavior Reminiscent of Shakespeare’s Macbeth — ‘A Tale Told by an Idiot, Full of Sound and Fury, and Signifying Nothing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Trading for Popular Slugger May Not Be in San Francisco Giants Best Interest  Sports Illustrated

Cleveland Cavaliers Analyst Austin Carr had a two-part message for the team on Thursday with a post on X celebrating the team. The post NBA Analyst Austin Carr Calls for Trump’s Impeachment in Bizarre Social Media Post appeared first on Breitbart.

Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke accused President Donald Trump of promoting a "racist" agenda by speculating whether DEI was to blame for the aircraft collision.

“The goal was to reduce the space and therefore the speeds on that play, which were the major contributor to injuries." The post NFL concussions down 43 percent on kickoffs, fewest ever in a season overall appeared first on Boston.com.

The top Republican on the Senate's health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faced criticism from fellow Republicans after he suggested his vote for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary is not a lock.

Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against CBS News alleging election interference over its handling of the "60 Minutes" interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris.

Israel’s Operational Success and Strategic Shortcomings in the Gaza Strip  Institute for the Study of War

A handful of senior FBI officials are being asked to leave or resign -- or otherwise face a forcible outing -- according to reports. The post Report: Senior FBI Leaders Directed to Leave as Trump Administration Takes Over appeared first on Breitbart.

U.S. aid agency is in upheaval during foreign assistance freeze and staff departures  PBS NewsHour

Experts say the freight system could handle an increase in imports from Canada and Mexico, but there is little sign of a significant increase.

How San Francisco Giants Prospect Can Bolster Team’s Future Draft Hopes  Sports Illustrated

China's DeepSeek rocked the world of AI this week, but beyond questions about how the company actually developed its model, fresh concerns about its data collection practices and potential national security implications are popping up. The post China’s DeepSeek AI Platform Raises Concerns over Data Privacy and National Security appeared first on Breitbart.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), addressed the nation on Thursday after formally assuming the presidency and assured Syrians that his top priority is to consolidate power in Damascus. The post Syria’s Jihadi Ruler Vows to Centralize Power in First Speech as ‘President’ appeared first on Breitbart.

SF leaders want to fix Van Ness high vacancy rate by allowing more chain retailers  MSN

Miss the confirmation hearings for Patel, Gabbard, RFK Jr.? Here are takeaways  PBS NewsHour

McAdoo did "a little bit of everything" in a versatile capacity in 2024. The post Patriots assistant Ben McAdoo reportedly ‘expected’ to stay, role could change appeared first on Boston.com.

Formula retail: San Francisco leaders want to fix Van Ness high vacancy rate by allowing more chain retailers  ABC7 Bay Area

Meet the Mushers and bib draw kick off 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska festivities  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

'The coldest air mass of the season by far' comes to Seattle. When we could see snow  The Seattle Times

Vance took aim at the false arrogance driving elite failure after former British govt minister / podcaster attempted to correct him on faith.  The post Populism vs Paternalism: JD Vance Eviscerates Britain’s ‘110 IQ’ Midwit Political Class appeared first on Breitbart.

Boston meteorologists say to expect light snow. The post Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about rain turning to snow Friday appeared first on Boston.com.

NEW YORK (AP) — Karla Sofía Gascón, the Oscar-nominated trans actor and star of the movie “Emilia Pérez,” is apologizing for her old posts on social media that denigrated Islam and that called George Floyd “a drug addict and a hustler.” The post Transgender Best Actress Oscar Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Sorry for Tweets Trashing George Floyd, Islam, the Oscars appeared first on Breitbart.

The trophy room at the Skating Club of Boston is named in Button’s honor, and the club has hosted the Dick Button Artistic Figure Skating Showcase, which is designed to promote the beauty and innovation of skating as an art form. The post Dick Button, Olympic great and voice of skating with close ties to Boston-area skating club, dies at 95 appeared first on Boston.com.

Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger is rolling out a package of three pieces of election legislation aimed at noncitizens.

Columnist David Marcus writes that Senator Democrats' behavior in the confirmation hearings of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Tulsi Gabbard,Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel show why American voters have turned on them.

“We were a lion last season, and some games this year we’ve looked like a house cat.” The post As Celtics hint at a return to form, the Kristaps Porzingis they need just so happens to be back appeared first on Boston.com.

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning said he has been bullied by his famous uncles Peyton and Eli, and they have even given him wedgies.

The new strategy, previewed exclusively to Fox News Digital, seeks to hold President Donald Trump accountable for policies that Democrats say are harmful to rural voters.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly asked to see “data” or “science” showing vaccines are safe. The post When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said he needed to see, he dismissed it appeared first on Boston.com.

The electric vehicle (EV) industry has been one of the most defining technological trends of the past decade, transforming the automotive sector while fueling advancements in manufacturing.

Column | Trump’s revenge targets feds, expands his power and disrupts government  The Washington Post

Meet, sip, swing: Studio Golf SF to open bar with simulators at 350 Mission  San Francisco Business Times

United States Private Equity Market Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2024-2025 & 2030: Growing Trend Towards ESG Integration, Private Equity Firms Targeting Middle-Market Companies  Yahoo Finance

The New York Jets may have crashed and burned in 2024, but Clay Matthews wants to see his former teammate in Aaron Rodgers return in 2025.

Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system  The Washington Post

"And then the main question is, what will be the next target of Russia? Ukraine, maybe. Baltic countries, maybe." The post Lithuanian President Backs President Trump’s NATO Spending Increase Demands appeared first on Breitbart.

President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.

Senior US Treasury official to exit after rift with Musk allies, report says  Reuters

Team USA names Auston Matthews captain for 4 Nations: Why he was the pick and notable omissions - The Athletic  The Athletic

Soboroff: "The reconstruction costs are going to be high ... whether or not half our labor gets deported before this [rebuilding] happens." The post Steve Soboroff: Half of Labor Force for Rebuilding L.A. Could be Deported by Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded a ceasefire in Eastern DRC after M23 rebels reported to have taken over most of Goma, a major city key to the country’s vast mineral wealth.

FDA Opens Up A New Path To The U.S. Market For This Under 30 Biotech Startup  Forbes

"As long as I'm here — I'm a Boston Bruin and that's what I'm worried about." The post As Bruins plummet, Brad Marchand addresses trade rumors, talk of retool appeared first on Boston.com.

It's been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers, including those from the University of Tokyo, can finally demonstrate what properties of concrete affect its structural characteristics under different neutron radiation loads.

Read the latest from Fox News Opinion & watch videos from Sean Hannity, Raymond Arroyo & more.

Photovoltaics (PVs), devices that can convert sunlight into electrical power, are becoming increasingly widespread and more people worldwide are now relying on them to generate electricity. Renewable energy engineers worldwide are working to identify materials and processes that could help to further reduce the costs of solar technologies, while further boosting their power-conversion-efficiencies (PCEs).

The 'Bone Palace' stashed underground in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park  SFGATE

Implemented or not, Trump's 25% tariff threat is challenging the auto industry  CNBC

Within moments of Donald Trump announcing his new coin, traders made high-value bets that quickly paid off. Did they have an edge?

Former Transporation Sec. Pete Buttigieg blasted President Donald Trump after the commander in chief excoriated the Democrat during a press briefing.

Germany's likely next chancellor is being criticized for relying on support from far-right lawmakers to pass a bill to reduce migration into the country.

Kristersson says security services investigating whether "foreign power" may be behind execution of an Iraqi critic of Islam in Sweden. The post Assassination of Qur’an Burning Protester May be Work of ‘Foreign Power’, Says Swedish Prime Minister appeared first on Breitbart.

Joey Luther was arrested last week and charged with wire fraud, smuggling and distributing counterfeit drugs for allegedly selling fake Botox.

The Trump administrations says the tariffs will take effect on Feb. 1.

Sending people to another country requires bilateral negotiations and diplomatic strong arming.

President Trump at moments of national tragedy has always been more comfortable finding fault than providing comfort or expressing empathy.

Euro zone manufacturers fear China imports more than US tariffs, ECB survey shows  Reuters

Costco shoppers spoke to Fox News Digital about the company’s "commitment" to diversity, equity, and inclusion after President Donald Trump pushed to end the policies in the federal government

Rob Gronkowski took NFL officials to task in a recent interview with Fox News Digital, saying they are "more lenient" toward the Chiefs.

NPR's reporting will continue to focus on what happened and learning what we can about the victims and telling their stories.

In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.

The weather-predicting groundhog celebrity has met two presidents and drinks a life-extending elixir: "Our Phil is like, probably 139 years old," Groundhog Club Inner Circle President Tom Dunkel says.

This week was hard on the conflict-averse. But if you're up on nursery rhymes, prehistoric bodily fluids and Renaissance art, you'll get at least three right this week.

Test your knowledge of RFK Jr., ICE issues, and the return of Karen Read in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

Everything you need to know about Trump’s tariffs but were afraid to ask  CNN

In a small ashram nestled on a quiet residential street near Laguna Beach, Radhika Vekaria is finding peace after receiving her first ever Grammy nomination.

The weirdest crap on San Francisco streets — that’s not actually crap | by Saul Sugarman | Jan, 2025  thebolditalic

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman about his latest book, "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future?"

NPR asks Michelle Bercovici, an employment lawyer who mostly represents federal employees, about what the Trump administration's offer to almost all federal workers to resign by Feb. 6 means for them.

S.F.'s workforce keeps moving further and further away from their jobs. Here's how far they've gone  San Francisco Chronicle

Donors with ties to Elon Musk have grown in prominence in the Republican Party since Donald J. Trump’s victory. The same is true for those in the legal world, like Mr. Musk’s lawyer, Chris Gober.

A school district in Newton, Massachusetts, is engaged in massive internal changed after a coalition of parents and teachers rose up against COVID-era DEI education reforms.

An aviation attorney told Fox News Digital he expects the families of the victims of Wednesday's midair collision will file lawsuits in the coming days.

Approaches to regulating artificial intelligence (AI), from creation to deployment and use in practice, vary internationally. Daryl Lim, Penn State Dickinson Law associate dean for research and innovation, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) co-hire, has proposed an "equity by design" framework to better govern the technology and protect marginalized communities from potential harm in an article published on Jan. 27 in the Duke Technology Law Review.

A school official in a Texas school district has been seen advising parents of transgender students to hide their trans kids from officials. The post School Official Appears to Advise Parents of Trans Athletes to Change Birth Certificates to Play Girls’ Sports appeared first on Breitbart.

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.

On Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters (R) argued that universities that refuse to work with law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should lose taxpayer funding. Host Blake Burman asked, “So, what happens The post Oklahoma Superintendent: Colleges That Won’t Work with ICE Should Be Defunded appeared first on Breitbart.

The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

A paraprofessional has been placed on leave from the South Shore Educational Collaborative due to allegations of inappropriate relationships with Hull High School students. The post Hull school employee accused of inappropriate relationships with students appeared first on Boston.com.

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

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.

Student stabbed after altercation involving another student outside Franklin High School in Highland Park  ABC7 Los Angeles

A startup called Graze, which lets you build your own feeds for the Bluesky social network, has caught investors’ attention. In addition to offering tools to easily build, customize, publish, and manage Bluesky feeds, Graze will soon allow feed creators to monetize their efforts with advertising, sponsored posts, and subscriptions. In other words, Graze has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Costco is raising pay for most workers as Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds indicated to a federal judge they plan to request dismissal of Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against them.

President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.

JM Eagle contributes $1.5 million to Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts  Fire & Safety Journal Americas

San Francisco Peninsula Dominates Life Sciences Market with 86% of Q4 Deals  Globe St.

If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.

The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was struggling to meet demand for chips used in AI servers.

Help with paying utility bills listed among top requests from Alaska 211  Alaska's News Source

Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

Muni to cut service on some bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco brewery offering $1 beers for life as prices rise elsewhere  SFGATE

Apple’s iPhone sales may be down, but the company’s Services division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+, and other subscriptions, is still soaring. The Cupertino-based tech giant reported Thursday its Services business had an all-time revenue high of $26.3 billion for the quarter ended December 28, up 14% year-over-year. Services generated nearly $100 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Cushion, a fintech startup that described itself as the “Plaid for buy now, pay later (BNPL),” has shut down. On Thursday, founder and CEO Paul Kesserwani posted on LinkedIn about the decision to wind down the company at the end of 2024. In the post, Kesserwani said that “despite bringing multiple new fintech products to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments. The idea is to help users access information without having to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer, as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

President Trump has signed settlement papers that will require Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to pay roughly $25 million to resolve a 2021 lawsuit Trump filed after the company suspended his accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA Makeover Continues: Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump’s Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Philanthropists, prominent families donate $30 million to finish Memorial Stadium project  KOMO News

The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.

SuperOps has raised $25 million in an all-equity Series C round led by March Capital to bolster AI integration into tools supporting managed service providers and IT teams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A San Francisco man wants Dave Ramsey to talk him out of buying a $250K Lamborghini — here’s his surprising answer  Yahoo Finance

Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock  Reuters

Microsoft said Wednesday that its profit for the October-December quarter grew 10% as it works to capitalize on the huge amounts of money it has spent to advance its artificial intelligence technology.

Analysis | $50 million for condoms in Gaza? There’s no evidence for the White House claim.  The Washington Post

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders  CBS News

North Bay seniors say they struggle to keep warm in their apartment complex, face costly PG&E bills  CBS San Francisco

Chris Stapleton and Wife Morgane Donate $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief  PEOPLE

Bronny James schedule: When does Los Angeles Lakers rookie play next NBA, G League game?  USA TODAY

The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out in Super Bowl LIX. In honor of the big game, take a look at the history of the championship.

The NFL is preparing for the Super Bowl on February 9. However, Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is already looking to the offseason, during which he believes the league needs to fix its officiating problem. The post Troy Aikman: The NFL ‘Owes’ It to Fans to Fix Officiating Issues Amid Chiefs Controversy appeared first on Breitbart.

Six-year Indiana University center Mike Katic has decided not to enter the NFL Draft and will join Barstool Sports as a media personality and analyst.

Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers  JD Supra

NFL legend Troy Aikman said the NFL "owes" it to fans to get officiating issues resolved amid the recent drama during an appearance on “SI Media with Jimmy Traina."

How to Successfully Transfer Your Manufacturing Plant From Mexico to the United States  The National Law Review

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Creating an email alias can help clean up your inbox by organizing emails based on purpose, like creating different aliases for shopping, newsletters and work.

The commissioner said he's looking into the idea of shortening the game. Other coaches got fired up about it. The post Joe Mazzulla doesn’t care about cutting NBA quarters to 10 minutes, but Adam Silver is ‘a fan’ of the idea appeared first on Boston.com.

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.

Asuka, the 43-year-old WWE superstar, posted a series of statements on Wednesday night explaining how she feels in danger after recent fan interactions.

For years, the Twitch streamer Valentin Squirelo has been seeking new ways players with disabilities can enjoy games without expensive hardware. Now he and his community of fans have invented a solution.

Clay Matthews was only able to win one Super Bowl with arguably the most talented quarterback ever. Maybe that's why he's able to appreciate the Chiefs' greatness.

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

UFC President Dana White reacted with "disgust" after American fighter Bryce Mitchell launched into a wild rant praising Adolf Hitler on the opening episode of his podcast. The post WATCH: UFC Prez Dana White ‘Beyond Disgusted’ by Fighter Bryce Mitchell’s Pro-Hitler Rant appeared first on Breitbart.

“On advice from counsel, I can’t answer any questions about that matter." The post Terry Rozier declines to address investigation, says he won’t have issue focusing on basketball appeared first on Boston.com.

State police said the New London resident caused an April 2023 crash on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge. The post Driver charged in 2023 fiery highway bridge crash in Connecticut dies of cancer appeared first on Boston.com.

Chinese chemical executives cleared of US fentanyl charge, convicted on other counts  Reuters

ICE Seattle arrests 4 illegal aliens with criminal convictions, charges for sexual assault  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Newsroom

Authorities: Man to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire  The Associated Press

Welsh Fire secured by Washington Freedom owners in £67.5 million valuation  ESPNcricinfo

A week after a 16-year-old was shot at her high school in Nashville, her parents made the wrenching decision to send her body back to Guatemala.

Watch: Man agrees to plead guilty in drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire  NBC Los Angeles

Man agrees to plead guilty in drone collision with Super Scooper over Palisades Fire  NBC Los Angeles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that military strikes against Mexican cartels were "on the table." The post DefSec Hegseth: Military Strikes Against Mexican Cartels ‘On The Table’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Def Leppard Give Back to Los Angeles With ‘Stand by Me’ Cover Benefitting Wildfire Relief  Rolling Stone

Welsh Fire secured by Washington Freedom owners in £65 million valuation  ESPNcricinfo

While no cause has been determined in the Washington plane crash, President Donald Trump was quick to try to assign blame on Thursday to Democrats, DEI and other factors.

ABC News’ Phil Lipof talks to Fordham Law School's Karen Greenberg about President Donald Trump’s plan to hold migrants at Guantanamo Bay.

Without evidence, President Trump blamed diversity requirements for the crash. An uproar followed. The post ‘He is not well’: Local Dems react to Trump blaming DEI for plane crash appeared first on Boston.com.

If the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX next weekend, fans will not get a public rally as part of those celebrations, according to one report.

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

US restricts helicopter flights near Washington airport after deadly crash  Reuters

The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was not at its normal level at the time of the collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet on Tuesday. It is not clear if this impacted the circumstances leading to the crash. The post One Tower Controller Doing Job of Two on Night of Reagan National Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

Kenneth Osborne, 65, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 in Boston Municipal Court Central. The post Sex offender charged with indecent assault in Downtown Boston, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirms to "Fox and Friends" that "the worst of the worst" criminal migrants will be temporarily housed at GITMO before being deported.

Live updates: More than 40 bodies recovered from D.C. plane crash wreckage; black boxes found  The Washington Post

A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found a federal law that prohibits adults aged 18-20 from buying handguns violates the Second Amendment.

Live updates: DC plane crash investigation continues as families mourn tragedy  CNN

San Francisco cannabis dispensary owner survives six gunshots in unprovoked attack  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

GOP lawmakers representing the Northern Border Security Caucus are writing to border czar Tom Homan to request a meeting to discuss the issue.

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

San Francisco must rehire Christian employees who didn't get vaccinated: appeals court  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Live updates: Black boxes recovered, victims remembered in Potomac River air crash  NBC Washington

Victims of Washington DC plane crash include teen rising stars of Boston Skate Club  The Independent

U.S. military helicopter crashes like the one that took down a commercial American Airlines flight on Wednesday night are rare but have increased since 2024.

FAA restricts helicopter flights near Washington airport in response to crash  Reuters

Katy Perry belted out “California Gurls,” and Joni Mitchell offered a rare performance as Angelenos spoke movingly about loss — and resilience.

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Deadly D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Recovery Efforts Resume to Help Investigation  The New York Times

Plane Crash Live: 14 Still Missing As Black Boxes Recovered After Washington DC Midair Collision  Newsweek

India's Tata Technologies has disclosed a ransomware attack affecting its IT assets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

San Francisco must rehire Christian employees who didn't get vaccinated: judge  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

The Meta-owned company said the campaign was linked to Israeli spyware maker Paragon. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A Washington state woman was ordered held without bail Thursday in connection with the death of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in a case that has grown to encompass killings in multiple states. The post Woman charged in Vermont border patrol officer’s death ordered held without bail appeared first on Boston.com.

Trudeau says Canada would respond to tariffs, warns of tough times to come  Reuters Canada

Among those seeking comfort in the close-knit skating community were two Olympians, Nancy Kerrigan and Dr. Tenley Albright, and a former national champion, Paul George. The post Skating Club of Boston gathers to grieve members killed in plane crash appeared first on Boston.com.

Seattle Kraken waive goalie Philipp Grubauer; he'll likely land with Firebirds  Desert Sun

Live updates: Officials investigate deadly collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter  CNN

Washington DC plane crash latest: Air traffic controller 'left early' before disaster  The Independent

Ibram X. Kendi, founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research, is moving to Howard University and the center will be shutting down.

As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the fatal midair collision that left 67 dead, details are emerging about mistakes and failures leading up to the crash.

Olympic cauldron to float in Paris skies every summer until the 2028 Los Angeles Games  ABC News

The final seconds — and grim aftermath — of D.C. plane crash that killed 67  The Washington PostHow the Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington, D.C., Happened: Maps and Graphics  The New York Times

Comedian Billy Crystal made an appearance at the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles on Thursday where he delivered a heartfelt speech. The post Billy Crystal Tugs Heartstrings in FireAid Benefit Concert Speech: ‘We Will Laugh Again’ appeared first on Breitbart.

15 years ago, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed. I could have been on that plane.  LGBTQ Nation

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Fact Check: Whoopi Goldberg did not lose a mansion in 2025 Los Angeles fires  Reuters

Alexandr "Sasha" Kirsanov, a figure skating coach from Delaware, and two of his young students were among the victims from Wednesday's deadly plane crash in Washington D.C.

Charity isn’t just about generosity. It’s about the connections between us, an acknowledgment that we need each other. The post Blue State Blues: Charity vs. ‘Social Justice’ in the Wake of the Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.

Two planes aborted landings at Reagan National Airport in the past week due to military helicopters in their flight path, according to the Washington Post.

Different regional jet had to maneuver around military helicopter at DCA a day before collision  NBC Washington

FireAid concert combines music's biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief  ABC7 Los Angeles

More than 40 bodies are recovered as investigation continues at the site of fatal plane crash  WSAZ

Rep. Mike Cloud (R-TX) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) are introducing legislation Friday to eliminate the excessive regulations which make suppressor acquisition so cumbersome. The post EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Cloud, Sen. Lee Introduce Bill To Remove Firearm Suppressor Regulations appeared first on Breitbart.

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. The post Here Are the Best Moments from FireAid Concert to Help Los Angeles Fire Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

The FireAid benefit concert would have remained virtually apolitical on Thursday night if not for one moment from pop singer Pink. The post Pop Star Pink Shouts Out ‘Every Other Gender that Absolutely Exists’ at FireAid Benefit Concert appeared first on Breitbart.

At least 5 killed in Washington D.C. crash lived or worked in Charlotte  WBTV

At least 5 killed in Washington, DC crash lived or worked in Charlotte  WBTV

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Needed a tetanus shot: Seattle woman sentenced for biting crew member on Phoenix flight  The Arizona Republic

Nirvana reunite at FireAid as music’s biggest acts raise money for LA wildfire relief  The Associated Press

Live updates: Airport control tower was understaffed before crash; black boxes recovered  The Washington PostThe Memo: Washington flight disaster sparks political fights  The Hill

Fighter jets scrambled from Alaska and Canada as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic, NORAD says  CBS News

Brandon Marshall was once a New York Giant, and while he loves the organization, he believes they should expect that fan's qualms with Saquon Barkley's dream season are warranted.

After it was revealed that figure skaters were among those on the commercial plane that crashed on Wednesday, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser said the accident felt closer to home.

President Donald Trump warned Thursday night his sweeping 25 percent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico begins in 48 hours, adding he's still of a mind to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes. The post Trump Warns Canada, Mexico: 25% Trade Tariffs Coming Saturday, Oil Could Be Next appeared first on Breitbart.

Pastor Charles Dorsey and members of the Lifeline Fellowship Christian Center speak with Fox News Digital about the impact of the Eaton fire on their lives and their community.

A Freedom of Information Act request from the Oversight Project may potentially open a new avenue for mass deportations, according to one lawyer involved.

Terrorizing classmates, spending a night in jail, tripping on LSD: This isn’t the Bill Gates you know.

'Want me to go swimming?': Trump raps reporter on being asked if he will visit Washington plane crash site  The Economic Times

Students, Olympic skaters, families and more. A tribute to lives lost in the DC plane crash  USA TODAY

Some Democrats are playing political games and are pushing back against President Donald Trump's deportation raids that are sweeping up violent criminals across the country.

Former teacher Jessica Tapia, who was fired for standing up to her district's gender policy, celebrated President Trump's executive order targeting gender ideology in schools.

FireAid benefit for Los Angeles had everyone from Nirvana to Stevie Wonder to Billie Eilish  ABC News

Residents in Wichita are grieving after a commercial plane coming from the Kansas city collided with a helicopter near Washington, D.C. All 67 people on both aircraft are believed to have died.

Target is scaling back its DEI efforts, which has prompted calls for a boycott. But Black business owners who sell at Target warn a boycott could hurt their business.

Before people who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires can rebuild, they need money.  But how does an insurance company figure what a house is worth when there's nothing left standing?

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Green Day boost Los Angeles at FireAid benefit  Reuters

FireAid: Billie Eilish, Dr Dre, Katy Perry, Pink and Joni Mitchell perform at benefit concert  BBC.comFireAid benefit concert features star power to help Los Angeles fire victims  CBS News

This year's Grammy Awards feature some not-so-new faces in the "Best New Artist" category. A Martinez speaks with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson about why that is and who's considered a "new" artist.

FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief  The Associated Press

The two-venue, FireAid Benefit Concert, was held in Los Angeles on Thursday night to help raise money for the Southern California communities affected by the devastating fires that ignited earlier this month.

Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll tells Fox News Digital how the bureau's investigatory and tactical resources have been deployed to fight migrant crime.

The airline tragedy that occurred near, Washington D.C., between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter on Wednesday recalled two other airplane tragedies that occurred decades ago.

SAP sees growing demand for sustainability software despite U.S. climate disengagement  Reuters

Day before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan National  The Washington Post

Washington DC Plane Crash LIVE: Investigators Find Black Boxes, Search For Answers Continues  NDTV

Oil prices rise amid US tariff threat but still poised for weekly loss  Reuters

Washington DC Plane Crash Live Updates: Over 40 bodies recovered from wreckage of deadliest US plane crash in two decades  The Times of India

From the grim recovery effort in the Potomac River to a prayer vigil in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday's horrific midair collision is being felt across America.

Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.

Christina Haack, who is going through her third divorce, is admitting that she has jumped into the wrong relationships as a way to alleviate her pain.

During a recent event in Washington, D.C., insult comic Jeffrey Ross let loose on people who become preoccupied with policing offensive jokes.

Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife  Anchorage Daily News

Celebrate Black History Month in Seattle with New Restaurants, Tasting Rooms, and Exhibit Openings  Visit Seattle

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) present a revolutionary leap in renewable energy technology with their high efficiency, lightweight, and flexible nature. But their commercial applications are often hindered by their sensitivity to environmental factors like heat and humidity.

HGTV star Christina Haack explained why she believed filming her new reality show "The Flip Off" with her estranged husband Josh Hall was a "recipe for disaster."

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

A new approach, which takes minutes rather than days, predicts how a specific DNA sequence will arrange itself in the cell nucleus.

NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.

Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company's effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech in the race to bring artificial intelligence to the masses.

Pilots have long worried about DC’s complex airspace contributing to a catastrophe  The Associated Press

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Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement to TechCrunch, a spokesperson notes, The Platforms & Devices team is offering a voluntary exit […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Lawmakers have expressed concerns about congestion in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport amid a constricted space.

ElevenLabs, one of the more popular startups working in the field AI audio, said Thursday that it has raised a Series C round of $180 million, valuing the company at $3.3 billion post-money. a16z and ICONIQ Growth are co-leading investment. Rumors of the fundraise were first reported by TechCrunch. The final numbers confirm some but […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Office of Public Affairs | Cracked and Nulled Marketplaces Disrupted in International Cyber Operation  Department of Justice

Why the airspace near Reagan airport in Washington has long been a concern  USA TODAY

Why the airspace near Reagan Washington National Airport has long been a concern  USA TODAY

Executive Order Aims to Strengthen US Leadership in Digital Financial Technology – Publications  Morgan Lewis

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.

Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision  Reuters

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.

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

Collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter highlights Washington DC airspace challenges  Reuters

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

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that hackers accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on 2 January and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its network […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that a hacker accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on January 2 and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals at increasingly high prices.

Three-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade shared some details about his cancer diagnosis and subsequent kidney surgery on his podcast.

Scientists race to restore Calif.'s largest — and contaminated — freshwater lake  SFGATE

The world is experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires due to rising greenhouse gas emissions. The energy sector is one of the largest contributors to climate change, yet it also plays a crucial role in the strategies needed to mitigate and adapt to its effects, contributing to the achievement of ambitious climate goals.

As rising seas lap at its shore, Tuvalu faces an existential threat. In an effort to preserve the tiny island nation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, its government has been building a "digital twin" of the entire country.

Researchers report on Jan. 30 in the journal Joule that a more efficient and environmentally friendly form of refrigeration might be on the horizon. The new technology is based on thermogalvanic cells that produce a cooling effect by way of a reversible electrochemical reaction.

Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Their work is published in Advanced Functional Materials.

Jillian Michaels is praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a contentious first day of his Senate confirmation hearing as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed  Reuters

San Carlos Airport could lose air traffic controllers amid pay dispute  CBS San Francisco

San Carlos Airport could lose air traffic control tower staff and go dark this Saturday amid contract disputes  ABC7 Bay Area

San Carlos Airport set to lose air traffic controllers amid pay dispute  CBS San Francisco

An aircraft is down near Washington’s Reagan Airport, and takeoffs and landings are halted  WGN TV Chicago

Small aircraft down near Washington's Reagan Airport, takeoffs and landings halted  WPMT FOX 43

A small aircraft is down near Washington's Reagan Airport and takeoffs and landings are halted  WRAL News