Supreme Court says judge can force Trump administration to pay foreign aid  The Washington Post

The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has long refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.

Three Skiers Presumed Dead in Alaska Avalanche: Everything We Know  Newsweek

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt justified the United States' negotiations with Hamas aimed at securing the release of American hostages during a Wednesday briefing.

Following an earthquake or other disaster, attention shifts from ensuring human safety to assessing the community's damage and planning for recovery. Older buildings don't always meet modern safety codes, so they're at a higher risk for damage during earthquakes. Unfortunately, recovery can take longer when older buildings are involved since they often lack modern safety features. But what if these buildings could be upgraded?

A 911 call details a terrifying ordeal after a woman was attacked by an alligator while kayaking with a group in Florida. The woman's elbow was badly injured in the incident.

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio confronted Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for upholding “sanctuary" city policies after an illegal immigrant allegedly assaulted a federal officer.

NFL insider says DK Metcalf trade talks have already begun for Seattle Seahawks  Sports Illustrated

Twelve Chinese nationals, including two public security ministry officers, have been indicted for a series of hacking attacks, including a 2024 breach of the US Treasury, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

We'll Find You, Hold You Accountable: Exercise Proves U.S. Can Find Nuclear Event Perpetra  Department of Defense

Volkswagen’s ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model. The EV is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting price of 20,000 euros ($21,500). […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A Hamas official tells NPR that the United States has held direct talks with the Palestinian militant group over the release of several American-Israeli dual citizens taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel.

3 Skiers Buried in Massive Avalanche, Feared Dead in State's Skiing Capital  Men's Journal

Plane crash in central Washington kills pilot, crews working to recover remains  KATU

Metcalf had already been linked with a potential Patriots move. The post Possible Patriots wide receiver target DK Metcalf has reportedly requested a trade appeared first on Boston.com.

LA County, Pasadena and Sierra Madre suing power company over Eaton Fire  ABC7 Bay Area

The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’  The Conversation

Washington Capitals Place Jakub Vrana On Waivers Ahead Of Friday’s NHL Trade Deadline  NoVa Caps

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities

Reckless Driver Abandons C3 Corvette After Los Angeles Crash  Yahoo Autos

Court of Appeals upholds Washington County verdict in favor of open meetings  Arkansas Times

The ruling said that a lower court can charge two NSO Group co-founders and a former executive of two affiliate companies for the alleged hacking of a lawyer. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Justice Samuel Alito penned a scathing dissent to the Supreme Court's decision ending a temporary pause on foreign aid payments through the U.S. Agency for International Development.

A former mayor of Houston, he was in attendance at the president’s speech on Tuesday night but was later taken to a hospital.

The talks marked a significant departure from previous negotiations involving the United States and Hamas, which the U.S. government has for decades designated as a terrorist group.

OpenAI may be planning to charge up to $20,000 per month for specialized AI “agents,” according to The Information. The publication reports that OpenAI intends to launch several “agent” products tailored for different applications, including sorting and ranking sales leads and software engineering. One, a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, will reportedly be priced at $2,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Former National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, who was fired by President Donald Trump, is asking federal Judge Beryl Howell to be reinstated.

Paramount Group bet big on real estate. Others will reap the rewards  The San Francisco Standard

Seahawks star DK Metcalf requests trade as Seattle agrees to explore options: Report  NBC Washington

Twerking Flight Attendant Says Alaska Airlines' Decision to Terminate Her Was Discrimitory Because Her Dance Was 'Geared Towards the Urban Community'  paddleyourownkanoo.com

3 skiers are believed to be dead after an avalanche in the Alaska backcountry  KALB

LA County along with cities of Pasadena and Sierra Madre suing SoCal Edison over Eaton Fire  ABC7 Los Angeles

Where Does San Francisco Giants Star Sit in Latest Third Basemen Rankings?  Sports Illustrated

Trans activists rip San Francisco spa for not letting letting them go nude during 'women's night’  New York Post

DK Metcalf asks to leave the Seattle Seahawks, are the Packers or Chiefs an option?  Marca English

Rep. Al Green is believed to be he first lawmaker in modern history to be thrown out of a Joint Session of Congress or a State of the Union address.

The White House said President Trump has given Ford, General Motors and Stellantis a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Officials say the halt in assistance is a warning to the Ukrainians of the consequences of not cooperating with the president.

President Trump repeatedly returned to the subject of illegal immigration on Tuesday night, when he touted his record and took aim at how Democrats have handled the issue.

Minutes after Tyler Lockett announced his time with the Seahawks was ending, his teammate in D.K. Metcalf reportedly asked for a trade.

Ranking Member Shaheen Remarks at Hearing on Advancing American Interests in the Western Hemisphere  Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Trump tariffs live updates: White House says Canada's efforts 'not good enough,' open to exemptions  CNBC

Kraken deal two key players for draft picks and player, reports say  The Seattle Times

Kittens turn Seattle City Hall into 'Kitty Hall' for adoption event  KOMO News

Lawmakers were warned that the United States is planning more punitive actions against the country. Officials hope a new trade deal will help repair the icy relations.

Search underway in Alaska for backcountry skiers believed to be buried in avalanche, officials say  Yahoo News Canada

DOGE head Elon Musk met with senators at the Capitol on Wednesday to update them on his progress and answer questions.

Los Angeles County blames electrical equipment for wildfire, sues utility company  USA TODAY

Breaking: Tampa Bay Lightning Acquiring Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde from Seattle Kraken  Inside The Rink

Phoenix and Seattle service from Frontier Airlines on June 2  KTAR.com

Democratic lawmakers wouldn't provide a definition for "woman" in a new video as President Donald Trump focuses his second term on declaring the difference between the two biological sexes.

House Dem presses Bezos for transparency on Washington Post op-ed pivot  The Hill

A research team at the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its energy footprint.

Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf requests trade, source confirms  The Seattle Times

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace and other liberal media figures following President Trump's address.

Future Hall of Famer Wanted to Join Los Angeles Rams at Bargain Rate  LAFB Network

TDW+Co partners with Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines to Take Off with an Immersive Branded House in Austin  Yahoo Finance

How Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Are Reimagining Travel Tech at This Exclusive SXSW Event  StockTitan

Ending US birthright citizenship could have consequences for LGBTQ+ couples, lower-income parents and the surrogacy market  The Conversation

President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung.

Independents and Republicans in a Fox News focus group showed significant support during Trump's speech when he read a Zelenskyy letter about a mineral rights deal.

Gong, a startup that helps companies predict their revenue from potential sales, has surpassed $300 million in annualized recurring revenue, the company announced on Wednesday. Since its founding in 2016, Gong has used AI to analyze customer interactions. The addition of generative AI capabilities in recent years has helped to fuel the company’s growth. “We’re […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

UA students and faculty, Alaska Historical Society rebuke removal of DEI from UA publications  Alaska's News Source

Oregon, Washington lawmakers react to Trump's joint address with protest and criticism  KATU

Washington joins lawsuit against 'illegal' firings of federal employees  KING5.com

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Democrats for acting like “children" at President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday.

Prime Video is now experimenting with AI-assisted dubbing for select licensed movies and TV shows, as announced by the Amazon-owned streaming service on Wednesday. According to Prime Video, this new test will feature AI-assisted dubbing services in English and Latin American Spanish, combining AI with human localization professionals to “ensure quality control,” the company explained.   […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Crystal Hernandez & Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles at TSC Mariachi Festival, April 26th  Texas Border Business

Trump tariffs live updates: White House open to more exemptions after pausing auto tariffs  CNBC

Analyst: African countries must adapt to ‘new era’ of United States diplomacy  VOA Africa

DK Metcalf trade request: Ranking 7 NFL teams who fit best for Seahawks WR  Sports Illustrated

A focus group conducted by Lee Carter for Fox News Digital found Democrats were unenthusiastic about President Trump's call to reduce egg prices during his address.

Trump says Canada has not taken steps necessary to end tariffs  ABC News

Washington Nationals Outfielder Not 'Comfortable' With His Place on Team  Sports Illustrated

Two people stand accused of taking hundreds of tickets from StubHub to redirect them to others who resold them, prosecutors said.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) this week announced the cancellation of several National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants that were geared toward transgender experiments on animals. The post DOGE Announces Cancellation of NIH Grants for Transgender Experiments on Animals appeared first on Breitbart.

Alaska avalanche claims 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions  Fox Weather

Alaska avalanche buries 3 backcountry skiers amid dangerous conditions  Fox Weather

Most federal workers are essential to the US, majority of Americans in poll say  NBC Washington

Pope Francis's condition remains "guarded" as of Wednesday, Vatican says.

Alaska Airlines sale: Book domestic flights from 4k miles, flights to Hawaii from 7.5k miles  Frequent Miler

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday that China is “ready to fight till the end” if the United States wants “a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war.” The post China: If U.S. Wants War, ‘We’re Ready to Fight Till the End’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump’s EPA Is Botching Removal of Toxic Waste From the Los Angeles Fires  Truthout

This week we balance our passion for new discoveries with reissued music from an iconic Latin American songwriter. Featured artists and songs:• Ezra Collective, "Body Language" (feat. Sasha Keable)• Patti LaBelle, "Teach me Tonight (Me Gusta Tu Baile)"• Teri Gender Bender, "SANAR"• Kevin Kaarl, "recuérdame x siempre"• Violeta Parra, "Cantores Que Reflexionan"• Ben Aler, "Honest"• Jose Luiz Martins, "Cravo e Canela"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Our project manager is Grace Chung. NPR Music's executive producer is Suraya Mohamed. Our VP of Music and Visuals is Keith Jenkins.

The Trump administration's Treasury Department is considering a "wide range" of possibilities to streamline the tax agency, Fox News Digital learned.

Washington home construction costs soar past national average  NBC Right Now

“It’s a sad day in Everett,” said one councilor at the hearing. “It’s a negative spotlight on our community.” The post Everett City Council says mayor has to repay $180K in overpaid bonuses appeared first on Boston.com.

The Bruins were able to land a second-round pick and more as a result of their trade with Edmonton on Tuesday. The post As evidenced by Trent Frederic trade, Bruins must take advantage of seller’s market  appeared first on Boston.com.

Investors spy the dawn of a tectonic shift away from US markets  Reuters

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks: How to Stream the NBA Game Online  Billboard

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A state girls basketball tournament: Live game recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

After winning its last four games, Washington women’s basketball has proved they belong in March  Dailyuw

A suspect allegedly swallowed more than $750,000 worth of Tiffany & Co. earrings following a jewelry heist at a shopping mall in Orlando, Florida, police said.

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Elon Musk’s move to put spending limits on US government employee credit cards, plus how DOGE is embracing AI.

United States Treasury designates Chinese businessman as hacker  UPI News

The layoffs come after 200 Sesame Workshop employees announced they want to form a union.

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

Seattle Private School for Gifted Students to Borrow $35 Million  Bloomberg

Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.

Ataraxis AI has raised a $20.4 million Series A to make cancer treatment more personalized. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.