Late last March, OpenAI announced a “small-scale preview” of an AI service, Voice Engine, that the company claimed could clone a person’s voice with just 15 seconds of speech. Roughly a year later, the tool remains in preview, and OpenAI has given no indication as to when it might launch — or whether it’ll launch […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump Doubles Down on Alaska LNG Project Citing South Korean, Japanese Support  High North News

DOGE is driving Social Security cuts and will make mistakes, acting head says privately  The Washington Post

Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

Rivals Camp Series: Commitment predictions from the Los Angeles regional  Rivals.com

Washington Nationals Receive Unexpected Spring Boost from Struggling Rookie  Sports Illustrated

Cardinal McElroy urges Washington Archdiocese faithful to 'give whole hearts to God' during Lent  Catholic Review of Baltimore

Kendrick Perkins Boldly Claims the Los Angeles Lakers Are Saving the NBA  Sports Illustrated

US 'destroying' world order, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK says  BBC.com

A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data also revealed an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s right-wing party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics, millionaires and billionaires.

Paddling 225 miles around S.F. Bay in one trip? These kayakers might be the first ever to do it  San Francisco Chronicle

Trump to revoke legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians as US steps up deportations  Reuters

Neighborhood Italian favorite opens in the Presidio, plus more new S.F. restaurants  San Francisco Chronicle

The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.

Daniel Lurie wants to expand S.F.’s homeless shelters. Not everyone likes his plans so far  San Francisco Chronicle

Troubling misconduct by S.F. city workers detailed in whistleblower reports  San Francisco Chronicle

AARP ranked the best places for older Americans — the top one is in the Bay Area  San Francisco Chronicle

Exclusive: First look at Steph Curry’s plan for the building he bought in S.F.  San Francisco Chronicle

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

Biocon Biologics and Civica, Inc. Collaborate to Expand Insulin Aspart Access in the United States  PR Newswire

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

Jack Daniel's maker says Canada taking bottles off shelves 'worse than tariffs'  BBC.com

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick talked about who she would want to face in a hypothetical race during a recent appearance on OutKick's "Gaines for Girls."

Exclusive: Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say  Reuters

Column | Asking Eric: Will my sister and I ever end our estrangement over her daughter?  The Washington Post

More than 100 federal lawsuits have been filed since the inauguration, taking aim at Trump administration policies.

Fetterman calls out his own party's behavior, warning that they're "becoming the metaphorical car alarms that nobody pays attention to." He also agreed with Trump's warning to Hamas.

Update: Winter weather advisory for Los Angeles County until Thursday night  OCRegister

Plus, Dolly Parton’s love story.

Former VP candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked on CNN’s “The Arena with Kasie Hunt" Wednesday about who he thinks is the leader of the Democratic Party.

Lifesize Plans offers immersive walk-throughs that allow customers the opportunity to tour a home's design before construction actually begins.

San Francisco’s Oldest Lesbian Bar Has Been a Safe Space for More Than 60 Years  KQED

Dave Portnoy believes he has enough trust with his fanbase to build a successful news outlet because so many Americans simply don’t have faith in mainstream news organizations.

A startup called Marine Biologics is breaking down seaweed into its base components so they can be used for a range of consumer applications, from foodstuffs to cosmetics to bioplastics.

Peltola’s potential comeback buoys Democratic hopes in Alaska  The Hill

The world is coming to America for next summer’s World Cup. There are big concerns over whether the US is ready  CNN

Pope Francis had a "good night" as he enters his third week of treatment for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican said Thursday.

Anthropic’s Recommendations to OSTP for the U.S. AI Action Plan  Anthropic

Jakubczak reports on recent meetings during APPA conference in Washington  WTVB

The UK is no longer recommending the use of encryption for at-risk groups following its iCloud backdoor demands © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

How long can RI wait for frozen US grants before Washington Bridge is delayed?  The Providence Journal

Scranton helped the US aid Ukraine. Now its role is uncertain  BBC.com

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Jan. 12-18, 2025  Herald-Mail Media

President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.

Four writers talk about the ex-governor’s mayoral run and what it means that voters are now so willing to accept tarnished figures they previously rejected.

Uncertainty about how much money colleges and universities stand to lose has led some schools to reduce the number of doctoral students, in some cases reneging on offers.

The Trump administration's attacks on its northern neighbor have been met with confusion and anger by some Canadians who are now cancelling their trips to the U.S. in protest.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk for a wide-ranging discussion on the Democrat's "This is Gavin Newsom" podcast.

How a historic Wilmington theater group is connected to the Washington Monument  StarNewsOnline.com

President Trump's administration has fired more than 20,000 federal workers. How does the federal workforce compare with those of other countries?

Federal agencies have avoided accountability, while diverting resources to pursue policies that Americans don’t want, Congress never approved, and are contrary to their mission.

Johny Chau is participating in the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge to raise money for cancer research. The post ‘I hope to make everyone proud’: Why this oncology nurse is running Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

President Trump said DC Mayor Muriel Bowser must clean up the "unsightly" homeless encampments within the city or the federal government "will be forced to do it for her."

Column | Carolyn Hax: Grandma to twin toddlers makes no secret of favoring one  The Washington Post

HHS secretary RFK Jr. considered vitamin A as a CDC-recommended therapeutic for supportive measles care. Public health and infectious disease experts weigh the benefits and risks.

Putin, mending ties with US, names veteran diplomat Darchiev as new ambassador  Reuters

European Union leaders are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets. There's new urgency after President Trump paused military supplies and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

What could peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. look like? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Bob Hamilton, head of Eurasia research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.

President Trump demands cities and states cooperate with immigration enforcement. In immigrant communities, that's led to panic and many rumors. A North Carolina nonprofit is helping dispel them.

A suburb of Damascus is at the center of the new Syrian government's struggle for control. Now, Israel is threatening to intervene due to unrest there, turning this into an international incident.

Rural schools in Alaska are plagued with health and safety issues. The state has failed for nearly two decades to provide the funding needed to fix them, despite repeated requests.

This year's chances of winning a lottery to enter the New York City marathon are roughly equivalent to being accepted to Harvard.

Washington Township flag highlights namesake and year it was founded  Waynesboro Record Herald

Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: live game updates, stats, play-by-play  Yahoo Sports

Crypto world hopes a Trump summit Friday will deliver more of what it wants from Washington  Yahoo Finance

Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel spoke with Fox News Digital after being appointed an honorary Secret Service agent by President Trump. The 13-year-old shares more about his cancer journey.

During the 90-day pause in foreign funding some critics suggest reforming the United Nations’ 686-employee Department of Global Communications, responsible for pushing the UN agenda worldwide.

Roger Lau, the new executive director of the DNC, has a long track record of promoting racial grievances and anti-police rhetoric as the party faces calls to moderate.

Meghan Markle is in a "dire situation" after coming off as inauthentic in her Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," a royal expert told Fox News Digital.

Some human smugglers have turned to cloning Border Patrol vehicles to bypass President Trump's crackdown on illegal border crossings.

January Littlejohn, one of President Donald Trump’s guests at his address to Congress, shared a special message to the president in an interview with Fox News Digital.

In the years leading up to their mysterious deaths, Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa lived a "reclusive" life in Santa Fe, New Mexico, an insider tells Fox News Digital.

AI agents are marching across the world of IT, and on Thursday a startup called Crogl is debuting its contribution to the field: an autonomous assistant for cybersecurity researchers to help them analyse thousands of daily network alerts to find and fix actual security incidents. The assistant — described by Crogl’s CEO and co-founder Monzy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Several Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during this ceasefire deal have been harassed by Israeli forces after their release, their homes raided or their family members arrested.

The Denver Broncos parted ways with linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite on Wednesday days after his arrest following an incident with an officer.

The children's organization, Alice's Kids, will cover the costs for approximately 800 students to enjoy prom night.

In a blistering social media post, the president told Hamas that if it continued to hold hostages, “you are DEAD!”

Los Angeles Chargers release Joey Bosa ahead of 2025 NFL free agency  Buffalo Rumblings

President Trump announced a one-month reprieve from import tariffs for automakers after he imposed them on Canada and Mexico. And, thousands of fired USDA workers return to work today.

Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Susan Carney delivers first State of Judiciary  youralaskalink

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

Big ships turned into artificial reefs like SS United States? SW Florida has warship in Gulf  News-Press

Alex Guarnaschelli, best known for her appearances on The Food Network, is helping to spread the joy of breakfast to firehouses across America with her "Stacks for Giving Back" program.

Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant clues as to the future of the new and controversial medium.

Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these races weren't always like this.

Bank of England boss warns US tariffs could hit UK consumers  BBC.com

The Hamas militant group has brushed off President Donald Trump’s latest threat and reiterated that it will only free the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine.

EU leaders are gathering for an emergency summit to coordinate support for Ukraine and to protect the continent from Russian threats. They are expected to discuss rapidly increasing defense budgets.

Bryan Kohberger's autism diagnosis should take the death penalty off the table if he is convicted of the Idaho student murders, defense lawyer argues.

Democrat Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is taking heat from state lawmakers over "weak immigration laws" and faced Congress over sanctuary status this week.

Fifteen people in the South Korean village of Nogok, near the North Korean border, were injured in the bombing, which happened during a joint drill with the U.S. military.

France says its intelligence for Ukraine not affected by US freeze  Reuters

With the release of new AI models that are better at coding, developers are increasingly using AI to generate code. One of the newest examples is the current batch of Y Combinator, the storied Silicon Valley startup accelerator. A quarter of the W25 startup batch have 95% of their codebases generated by AI, YC managing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit lost $1.5 billion to North Korean hackers last month — and it all traced back to an account on a free digital storage service.

France offering intelligence to Ukraine amid Washington suspension  Reuters.com

Exclusive: S.F. AI company to invest $1 billion in the city over the next three years  San Francisco Chronicle

Even if you take DOGE's savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the government's balance sheet.

New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works.

In her new book of essays, "Sucker Punch," Slate writer Scaachi Koul examines what happens when life radically changes course and you need to chart a new path forward.