U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests  The Washington Post

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday said that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will be stepping down and that a successor will be named following a search.

SFMTA cuts: Some San Francisco crossing guard positions could be cut as agency tackles $50 million budget deficit  ABC7 Bay Area

Trump's negotiators met with Russian delegation to end the war that started with Russia's invasion.

In a development for artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a synaptic device array that shows promise for enhancing artificial visual systems. This innovative array, measuring a compact 0.7 × 0.7 cm2, integrates the capabilities of sensing, memory, and processing to mimic the intricate functions of the human visual system.

California man sentenced for groping teen on flight to Seattle  FOX 13 Seattle

A research team led by Dr. Jae Hwa Seo at Advanced Semiconductor Research Center of KERI has developed technology to evaluate radiation resistance and secure reliability of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices in space environment. The study is published in the journal Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

What if your electronic devices could adapt on the fly to temperature, pressure, or impact? Thanks to a new breakthrough in downsizing quantum materials, that idea is becoming a reality.

San Francisco Giants Already Have Important Spot in Lineup Set for Next Five Years  Sports Illustrated

Activists urge lawmakers on tobacco prevention for Alaska Cancer Action Day  youralaskalink

Interior Alaska’s plan to expand electric vehicle infrastructure hits a bump in the road  Alaska Public Media News

The decision came in a lawsuit filed by 14 states challenging DOGE’s authority to access sensitive government data. The post Judge declines to immediately block Elon Musk or DOGE from federal data or layoffs appeared first on Boston.com.

US and Russian officials meet to discuss Ukraine war deal in Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics  CNN

At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight.

Navigating D&O Coverage for Cyber Fraud: Lessons from Alaska  The National Law Review

Zac Posen designs SF Ballet costumes inspired by views from his new Telegraph Hill home.  7x7

From Columbia to the United States: Camilo Glas' journey to goalball  FOX 17 West Michigan News

Austin Vanderford signs with UFC, debuts at UFC Seattle this Saturday  MMA Fighting

Three keys for the Sounders as 2025 season begins | Analysis  The Seattle Times

On Monday, Valerie Bertinelli — who called it quits with Mike Goodnough in November — took to Instagram to share her thoughts on what makes a relationship work.

GOP lawmaker Tim Burchett and CNN's Pamela Brown clashed on Tuesday over President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to cut government waste.

Alaska Airlines Plans Gets Bump Amid Boeing 737 MAX and 787 Delivery Delays  Aviation A2z

Alaska Broadband Project Expected to Bridge the Digital Divide and Create Jobs  Telecompetitor

Four New England cities landed in the top 20, and one was named the worst in the US. The post In a ranking of the best state capitals to live in, Boston gets a meh appeared first on Boston.com.

Defense Department layoffs expected to start soon, officials say  The Washington Post

Washington Nationals Pitcher to Postpone Spring Training Debut  Sports Illustrated

Secretary of State Macro Rubio said first step in ending the war in Ukraine is reestablishing diplomacy with Russia by reopening embassies in Moscow and Washington, as EU watches with concern.

In the world of soft robotics and wearable technology, sheet-based fluidic devices are revolutionizing how lightweight, flexible and multifunctional systems are designed. But with innovation comes challenges, particularly in understanding and controlling failure in these devices.

‘No reason? No eviction': What a Maryland bill would change for renters, landlords  NBC Washington

Seattle mayor says he has ‘grave concerns’ about Trump administration  GeekWire

Seattle office sublease availability drops to lowest level since 2020  The Business Journals

This storied SF doughnut shop was forced to move. Now it's ready to open anew.  SFGATE

The layoffs slashed between 13% to 20% of the four Power Marketing Administrations’ workforces. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Boston.com pizza bracket results are in. The post More than 74,000 votes cast: This is the best pizza in Greater Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

The Vatican said Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which requires the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment. The post The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says appeared first on Boston.com.

Seven House Republicans have been named to a task force aimed at investigating federal secrets.

Secretary Rubio’s Call with Transatlantic Quint Foreign Ministers  Department of State

Washington County leadership program receives grant from Maine Seacoast Mission  WABI

Last week, the hottest ticket in NYC wasn't the SNL 50th anniversary concert. It was the three nights Paul McCartney played at a tiny downtown venue that usually hosts up-and-coming indie rock bands.

Alaska Aerospace sues insurance group over cleanup costs at Kodiak Island spaceport  KMXT

The number of apprehensions alog the southwestern U.S. border plummeted by a third during January, according to statistics obtained by ABC News on Tuesday.

Northern Virginia guitarist Yasmin Williams shares how the Tiny Desk Contest changed her life — despite entering it twice and never winning.

Pope Francis has been diagnosed with pneumonia in both lungs, according to a statement released Tuesday evening by the Holy See Press Office. The post Pope Francis Struck with ‘Bilateral Pneumonia,’ Vatican Says appeared first on Breitbart.

Vice President JD Vance's speech to the Munich Security Conference is still making waves in Europe, according to Kevin Roberts and Rep. Harriet Hageman.

A DOGE staffer created a custom AI chatbot that's supposed to help "eliminate" government waste. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A senior Elon Musk staffer created a custom AI chatbot that's supposed to help DOGE "eliminate" government waste. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

German auto parts giant Continental AG is cutting around 3,000 research and development jobs in its automotive division, a move that comes as the company prepares to spin off the struggling business amid broader turmoil for the auto industry stemming The post Continental Slashes 3,000 R&D Jobs as Auto Sector Struggles As EV-Driven Auto Sector Slump Deepens appeared first on Breitbart.

As the Education Department has called for transgender athletes' NCAA titles to be vacated, one of those winners is "willing to sit down with" the president to discuss to controversy.

A research team has advanced cathode materials, a key component of electric vehicle batteries. Their findings could usher in a new chapter in the development of high-capacity high-safety lithium-ion battery materials. Their paper is published in the journal ACS Nano.

Seattle Mariners Pitcher Gabe Speier Eager For Healthy Years From Key Bullpen Pieces  Sports Illustrated

An opossum with a legendary sweet tooth is on the road to recovery after eating an entire chocolate cake from Costco.

After directing staff at the Louisiana Department of Health to halt all mass vaccination programs, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham speaks to Fox News Digital about the criticisms his move has faced.

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. The team hopes this new building material could reduce heating and cooling bills while being environmentally friendly.

The 48.65-acre "Top Secret Orchard" has hit the market for $2.79 million. The post How do you like them apples? Enough to buy this Groton orchard? appeared first on Boston.com.

Rock band Placebo's frontman Brian Molko was charged with defamation after calling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a "fascist Nazi" from the stage in Turin. The post Vance Vindicated: Placebo Rocker Brian Molko Charged in Italy for Calling Prime Minister a ‘Fascist Nazi’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Left out of a meeting between American and Saudi officials, the Ukrainian leader also canceled a trip to Riyadh.

Can more bars downtown revive S.F.’s struggling core? New California bill would permit more drinking  San Francisco Chronicle

British comedian John Oliver has vowed to remain in the U.S. despite his loathing of President Donald Trump, saying "I'm going down with the Titanic!" The post HBO’s John Oliver Vows to Stay in U.S. Despite Trump: ‘I’m Going Down with the Titanic!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

SCV News | Zumper Los Angeles Reports Santa Clarita has 10th Highest Rent  SCVNEWS.com

The sssneaky stowaway has been rehomed with Beverly-based Rainforest Reptile Shows. The post Venomous snake found in Market Basket bananas in New Hampshire appeared first on Boston.com.

The American defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't take the ice for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off championship later this week as he continues to deal with an injury.

A Report on Alaskan House Rep Nick Begich’s “TownHall” (spoiler alert: it was staged, not real”)  Daily Kos

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to deliver 2025 State of the City address  FOX 13 Seattle

APSU’s College of STEM Plans Immersive Study Away Experience in Alaska  Clarksville Online

Matt Damon will be playing Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's movie adaptation of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey." The post See a first look at Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, said this week that the "majority" of tennis pros were not happy with the WADA decision to ban Jannik Sinner for just three months.

The White Lotus, The Pitt, and Dune: Prophecy are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins told Breitbart News exclusively that she is “so excited” to work with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “Make America Healthy Again.” The post Exclusive — USDA Secretary Rollins: ‘I’m So Excited to Work with Bobby Kennedy’ to Make America Healthy Again appeared first on Breitbart.

Los Angeles Angels' Luis Rengifo Cleared For Spring Training Following Wrist Surgery  Sports Illustrated

Man accused of dealing drugs arrested in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood  KIRO Seattle

A federal judge denied an urgent request to temporarily block Elon Musk and DOGE from firing employees or accessing records from a half a dozen government agencies.

Paquita la del Barrio sang of heartbreak and the pain of infidelity, spitting out insults with relish, and empowering a whole generation of women. She has died at 77.

Seattle City Council leaders discuss transit safety following bus violence  KIRO Seattle

The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.

Report: Netease lays off Seattle team working on hit video game ‘Marvel Rivals’  GeekWire

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the White House is "ensuring all parties are heard" as negotiations for a peace deal kick off to end the Ukraine war.

A D.C. plane crash victim's family is preparing to sue the federal government, seeking $250 million in claims after Casey Crafton, a husband and father of three, died in the collision.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, prepared a group of illegal undocumented immigrants to be flown back to their home countries.

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Dougherty Co. man’s murder conviction  WALB

Mr. Peltier’s murder conviction and two life sentences, stemming from a 1975 shootout with F.B.I. agents on a reservation, have been widely criticized.

Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.

Apprehensions along the U.S. southern border fell to numbers not seen since President Donald Trump's first term, hitting a threshold not seen since May 2020, the White House says.

New York’s highest court rejected the former governor’s push to undermine an ethics commission that had been investigating a $5.1 million book deal he received for a memoir.

Duolingo’s mascot, Duo the owl, is dead. Okay, Duo isn’t really dead (we think), but the language learning app committed so hard to this bit that its CEO, Luis von Ahn, read a eulogy for this beloved green bird on TikTok. As any fiction author could probably tell you, killing everyone’s favorite character is not […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A change requiring app developers to disclose their address, phone number, and email information to consumers has gone live on the App Store within the European Union. Apple on Tuesday announced it has removed any EU apps that haven’t yet complied with the Digital Services Act (DSA), a regulation that had added a requirement in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Explore women's Spring fashion suit trends with Rebecca Crews.  NBC Los Angeles

A war of fists and shoulders erupted Saturday night in Montreal between the U.S. and Canada. Three days later, a war of words continues. The post Canada’s Brandon Hagel Takes Shot at Team USA: ‘We’re Playing for the Flag, Not the Cameras’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Firefighters were still working Tuesday at the scene of a huge fire in Pennsylvania that began late Monday. The post VIDEO: Firefighters Continue Battling Blaze at Pennsylvania Facility After Two Explosions appeared first on Breitbart.

'Criminal' migrants are 'not welcome,' according to new multimillion-dollar ad from DHS  ABC News

You Can Buy a Rare Letter by George Washington Written at a Crucial Turning Point in the Revolutionary War  Smithsonian Magazine

ASAP rocky trial Los Angeles: Jury deliberations underway in rappers gun assault case  ABC7 Los Angeles

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of White House wonders, pie preferences and space-age successes.

Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.

ICE prepares to fly a group of undocumented immigrants home from Seattle, Washington  Fox News

Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have to request a specific exception to link their iOS app’s users to the company’s own […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Providence Alaska Medical Center to offer innovative therapy for prostate cancer  youralaskalink

The driver, who has not been identitifed, was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital. The post Video captures car sliding off road, slamming into salon near City Hall Plaza appeared first on Boston.com.

Two Connecticut high school seniors, Meera Kannan and Gabrielle Bridgewater, have published their study findings, titled "Leveraging public AI tools to explore systems biology resources in mathematical modeling," in the journal npj Systems Biology and Applications.

Washington (WIAA) high school girls basketball scores, live updates (2/18/2025)  Sports Illustrated