94 minutes ago Lawsuit filed against Eklutna gaming hall a day after opening to public

Lawsuit filed against Eklutna gaming hall a day after opening to public  Alaska's News Source

Politics

6 hours ago FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.

Society

6 hours ago ‘If your bag isn’t at baggage claim within 20 minutes ’ – An Alaska Airlines Customer Shared A Hack For Getting More Mileage Points

‘If your bag isn’t at baggage claim within 20 minutes ’ – An Alaska Airlines Customer Shared A Hack For Getting More Mileage Points  Twisted Sifter

Economics

5 hours ago Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (2/4/2025)

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (2/4/2025)  Sports Illustrated

Sport

43 minutes ago The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

Events

13 hours ago DSTLRY, the comic books marketplace, launches new customization features for artists

DSTLRY, a venture-backed digital comic books marketplace, on Tuesday added a pair of features designed to bring customization to the platform. The first feature, dubbed Commissioned Digital Remarques, allows creators to add personalized sketches and signatures to digital comics. The second, Unlimited Digital Covers, expands platform-wide access to alternative comic book covers. Commissioned Digital Remarques […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Culture

11 hours ago Netflix Nightmare: Transgender Best Actress Nominee Karla Sofia Gascon Removed from Oscar Campaign After Social Media Uproar

Netflix has taken the extraordinary step of removing best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofia Gascón from its Academy Awards campaign for "Emilia Perez," cancelling appearances by the transgender performer and deleting any reference to Gascón from its Oscar-themed advertisements. The post Netflix Nightmare: Transgender Best Actress Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Removed from Oscar Campaign After Social Media Uproar appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

5 hours ago Valkyrie takes the ultimate hypercar from the road to the track as new quest for Le Mans glory begins

Valkyrie takes the ultimate hypercar from the road to the track as new quest for Le Mans glory begins  Aston Martin

Transport

98 minutes ago Trump’s Dream of Gaza Takeover Is His Most Brazen Territorial Aspiration Yet

Once a critic of nation building, the president now envisions taking over a Middle East enclave, driving out its Palestinian population and transforming it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”

Politics

12 hours ago Okta lays off 180 employees – nearly one year after last workforce reduction

U.S. access and identity management giant Okta laid off 180 employees on Tuesday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch – just over one year after it let go of 400 workers. The company separately conducted a workforce reduction in February of 2023 that affected 300 employees. While Okta did not share how many employees it has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

12 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfires FireAid Benefit Concert Raised More Than $100 Million So Far

NEW YORK (AP) — The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million. The post Los Angeles Wildfires FireAid Benefit Concert Raised More Than $100 Million So Far appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

6 hours ago Drake Maye says he was recruiting players to Patriots during Pro Bowl 

"It’s definitely time to get to know some guys and let them know that the Pats got some things to make some moves this offseason.” The post Drake Maye says he was recruiting players to Patriots during Pro Bowl  appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

44 minutes ago Hitachi Ventures raises $400M fund to invest in everything from fusion to AI

The size of the new fund is a vote of confidence in a range of deep tech verticals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

21 hours ago Robell Awake discusses his new book 'A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects'

Robell Awake is a chairmaker and scholar based in Atlanta, Georgia. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his new book, "A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects."

Culture

14 hours ago Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available

While Musk’s tweet may have intimated that the group of workers had been eliminated, an individual with knowledge of the IRS workforce said the Direct File program was still accepting tax returns. The post Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available appeared first on Boston.com.

Technology

1 hour ago ‘It’s crystal clear now, there isn’t cash lying around': Alaska Senate majority discuss education funding concerns

‘It’s crystal clear now, there isn’t cash lying around': Alaska Senate majority discuss education funding concerns  Alaska's News Source

Politics

12 hours ago Okta lays off 180 employees — nearly one year after last workforce reduction

U.S. access and identity management giant Okta laid off 180 employees on Tuesday, the company confirmed to TechCrunch — just over one year after it let go of 400 workers. The company separately conducted a workforce reduction in February of 2023 that affected 300 employees. While Okta did not share how many employees it has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

12 hours ago Report: Biden Admin Made Improper Payments Totaling $236 Billion in 2023

The Biden administration wasted $236 billion in improper payments throughout 71 federal programs in 2023, according to Government Accountability Office. The post Report: Biden Admin Made Improper Payments Totaling $236 Billion in 2023 appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

9 hours ago Terrence Titus scored sets Alaska basketball scoring record with 82 points

Terrence Titus scored sets Alaska basketball scoring record with 82 points  CBS Sports

Sport

2 hours ago Derrick White’s late surge lifts Celtics to win over Cavaliers: 6 takeaways

Derrick White caught fire late, and the Celtics led for 42 minutes against the top-seeded Cavaliers on Tuesday, claiming an impressive 112-105 win. Here are the takeaways. Derrick White is completely back. Let’s go ahead and call it officially: The Celtics have their star-in-his-role (but maybe just flat-out-star) guard back after a lengthy shooting slump.  […] The post Derrick White’s late surge lifts Celtics to win over Cavaliers: 6 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

30 hours ago Lawsuit Accuses University of California of Allowing Race to Factor in Admissions

The state’s elite campuses, prohibited from using race-based admissions for decades, are now admitting more Black and Hispanic students. A new group is suing, arguing the university system is cheating.

Culture

14 hours ago Two space startups have merged to create the next generation of telescopes

On a clear spring evening in Michigan, the stars aligned — just not in the way Upfront Ventures partner Nick Kim expected. He’d just led a $9.5 million seed round for OurSky, a software platform for space observational data, and was eager to see what its telescope partner PlaneWave Instruments could do.  But when they […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 hours ago Red Sox, Cardinals have reportedly had ‘recent’ talks on Nolan Arenado trade

Arenado has been one of the best third basemen in the league for a decade, but his production at the plate has dipped. The post Red Sox, Cardinals have reportedly had ‘recent’ talks on Nolan Arenado trade appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 hours ago Leftist Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Slashes Jobs to Prepare for AI Takeover

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a notorious leftist, is cutting over 1,000 jobs as the company's new fiscal year begins, even as it ramps up hiring for AI-focused sales positions. The post Leftist Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Slashes Jobs to Prepare for AI Takeover appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

13 hours ago Spending on salaries for Alaska’s top officials increased more than 10% last year

Spending on salaries for Alaska’s top officials increased more than 10% last year  Anchorage Daily News

Economics

10 hours ago NFL may launch men’s and women’s pro flag football leagues, Roger Goodell says

"“We’re exploring very aggressively now an opportunity to create a professional flag [football] league for both men and women, obviously two different leagues,” The post NFL may launch men’s and women’s pro flag football leagues, Roger Goodell says appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

2 hours ago Derrick White’s late surge lifts Celtics to win over Cavaliers: 9 takeaways

Derrick White caught fire late, and the Celtics led for 42 minutes against the top-seeded Cavaliers on Tuesday, claiming an impressive 112-105 win. Here are the takeaways. Derrick White is completely back. Let’s go ahead and call it officially: The Celtics have their star-in-his-role (but maybe just flat-out-star) guard back after a lengthy shooting slump.  […] The post Derrick White’s late surge lifts Celtics to win over Cavaliers: 9 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

3 hours ago Alaska students continue to struggle in math and reading, according to ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Alaska students continue to struggle in math and reading, according to ‘Nation’s Report Card’  Alaska Beacon

Politics

18 hours ago Job Training Exists for Students With Disabilities. Many Never Get It.

Washington makes money available to the states to help young people with disabilities enter the work force. New Jersey has the worst record of helping connect families with such help.

Society

13 hours ago Deel unloads $300M in secondary sale, brings General Catalyst on as an investor

Fintech-turned-HR outfit Deel is trying to lay the groundwork for an IPO. On Tuesday, it said its annual revenue run rate climbed to $800 million in 2024 after growing by 70%. The startup, which helps businesses globally hire, manage and pay employees remotely, also said it has sold $300 million in secondary shares to General […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 hours ago ‘He could have died’: Pro snowboarder left frustrated with rescue process after avalanche swept friend away

‘He could have died’: Pro snowboarder left frustrated with rescue process after avalanche swept friend away  Alaska's News Source

Events

3 hours ago Alex Marlow: Cynthia Nixon Accidentally Exposes the Unspoken Truth About ‘Trans Kids’

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about a speech by Cynthia Nixon about trans issues. Marlow stated, “Okay, so she’s a mother of a proud trans…and then she’s got [a] trans nephew, or niece…it’s The post Alex Marlow: Cynthia Nixon Accidentally Exposes the Unspoken Truth About ‘Trans Kids’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

28 hours ago 7 Taunton students brought to hospital after hazmat incident at school

"We are extremely thankful that no one was seriously injured as a result of this incident.” The post 7 Taunton students brought to hospital after hazmat incident at school appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

15 hours ago NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day

Elon Musk, director of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his staff are sleeping in the federal personnel office to save taxpayers about $1 billion a day, a person familiar with the situation told the New York Times. The post NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

3 hours ago Man Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Qaeda Ties

Minh Quang Pham was accused of plotting a suicide bombing at Heathrow Airport in London in support of Al Qaeda’s Yemen branch.

Events

3 hours ago Comedian Bryan Callen: Wokism Became a ‘Bastardized’ Religion Praying to the ‘Great God of Equality’

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” comedian Bryan Callen discussed wokeness as a religion. Callen said, “Bruce Jenner went under the knife for eight hours and woke up Caitlyn Jenner, and, one minute later, won woman of the year, and…the rest of The post Comedian Bryan Callen: Wokism Became a ‘Bastardized’ Religion Praying to the ‘Great God of Equality’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 hours ago Britain's Public Services 'Not Good Enough and Cost Too Much' Finds Govt Auditor

Auditor-general warns public services are "not good enough and cost too much" and the present approach is "not sustainable to carry on". The post Britain’s Public Services ‘Not Good Enough and Cost Too Much’ Finds Govt Auditor appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

4 hours ago Scorched Earth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Torches DEI, the Establishment in First Week at Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went scorched earth in his first week at the Pentagon -- taking a torch to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs throughout the military and ordering some big reforms. He even authorized airstrikes against terrorists. The post Scorched Earth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Torches DEI, the Establishment in First Week at Pentagon appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Ortagus: Putting Gazans in Gaza Won't Deradicalize Them, But Saudis Could

On Tuesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Deputy Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace Morgan Ortagus stated that, due to the conditions in Gaza, putting Palestinians back there wouldn’t help deradicalize them, but Saudi Arabia has a very good The post Ortagus: Putting Gazans in Gaza Won’t Deradicalize Them, But Saudis Could appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 hours ago Archive raises $30M to solve fashion’s pollution problem with online resales

The fashion industry has concerned Emily Gittins since adolescence.  The sector is, after all, one of the most polluting in the world. According to some sources, it is responsible for nearly 10% of the earth’s CO2 emissions and more than 20% of all water waste.  Yet people still want more, fast.  “The way we consume […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

6 hours ago Prosecutors Charge Man They Say Is Tied to Burglary of Joe Burrow’s Home

The home of Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was burglarized in December. The authorities said a man detained in Manhattan was part of a related fencing operation.

Events

3 hours ago Trump to Sign Executive Order Banning Trans Athletes from Women's Sports

Trump is reportedly set to sign an executive order that would ban transgender athletes from playing in girl's and women's sports. The post Trump to Sign Executive Order Banning Trans Athletes from Women’s Sports appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

19 hours ago Egypt’s Khazna banks $16M for its financial super app and expansion into Saudi

A large portion of Egypt’s population lacks access to traditional banking, forcing many to rely on cash transactions and informal lending. Khazna, a fintech startup founded in 2019, is tackling this issue by offering financial services tailored for low- and middle-income workers. The company provides solutions like salary advances, digital payments, and microloans to help […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago Alaska lawmakers warn of public education funding crisis, seek solutions

Alaska lawmakers warn of public education funding crisis, seek solutions  youralaskalink

Events

3 hours ago Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza and Says Palestinians Should Move

The president met with the Israeli prime minister at the White House, meeting in person with another world leader for the first time since returning to power.

Politics

20 hours ago OpenAI doubles down on Asia, partners with Kakao after its big deal with SoftBank

On the heels of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek making a huge splash in OpenAI’s American backyard, OpenAI is diving into expanding in Asia, with major commercial deals that will also help it train its AI on more Asian-language content and user behavior — a gateway to doing more business in these markets in the future […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago Gulf Cartel Kills Woman, Sleeping Young Children During Shootout in Mexico near Texas Border

Gunmen from the foreign terrorist organization known as the Gulf Cartel killed a woman and her two young grandchildren as they slept inside their home in the border city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The gunmen were clashing with a group of rivals and appeared to have shot into multiple dwellings. The post Gulf Cartel Kills Woman, Sleeping Young Children During Shootout in Mexico near Texas Border appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Jaylen Brown maps out what he wants to see from new Celtics ownership 

"I know business is a part of the overall viewpoint of ownership. But winning is important, as well." The post Jaylen Brown maps out what he wants to see from new Celtics ownership  appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

29 hours ago Ontario cancels, then restores, $68 million Starlink contract after protesting US tariffs

On Monday, Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $68 million ($100 million CAD) contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The news came soon after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

7 hours ago Warming climate a factor in Boston’s growing rat population, new study indicates

A new study linked warming climates, population density, and vegetation cover to increasing rat populations in several major cities, including Boston. The post Warming climate a factor in Boston’s growing rat population, new study indicates appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 hours ago Amid tariff tension U.S. funding for Alaska Highway fixes in Yukon uncertain

Amid tariff tension U.S. funding for Alaska Highway fixes in Yukon uncertain  Yukon News

Politics

7 hours ago Social media rumors that a trans pilot was in the DCA crash follow a familiar playbook

In the hours after a collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with a passenger airliner last week, social media exploded, falsely blaming a transgender Virginia National Guard service member.

Events

5 hours ago Witkoff: Full Gaza Rebuild Can't Begin for at Least a Decade, Can't Be Finished Until at Least 15 Years from Now

During an interview aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated that a full-on rebuilding of Gaza “can’t begin before somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 to 12 years, The post Witkoff: Full Gaza Rebuild Can’t Begin for at Least a Decade, Can’t Be Finished Until at Least 15 Years from Now appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 hours ago Report: Feds Catch Illegal Accused of Rape and Freed on Plea Deal in NYC

An illegal alien's deal with Queens prosecutors helped him avoid jail for allegedly raping a woman in 2023, but federal agents have reportedly taken him into custody. The post Report: Feds Catch Illegal Accused of Rape and Freed on Plea Deal in NYC appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Healey slams Department of Transportation memo tying funding to birth rates

DOT Secretary Sean Duffy mandated that DOT programs, grants, and policies “give preference to communities” with high marriage and birth rates. The post Healey slams Department of Transportation memo tying funding to birth rates appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago Prospect of ICE agents entering schools sends shockwaves through some communities

President Trump got rid of a decades-old policy that prevented agents from arresting migrants without legal status in sensitive places, including schools.

Events

5 hours ago Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General, fulfilling President Donald Trump's choice to run his Justice Department.  The post Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54-46 appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 hours ago The prospect of immigration agents entering schools is sending shockwaves among communities

President Trump got rid of a decades-old policy that prevented agents from arresting migrants without legal status in sensitive places, such as schools. Most districts are drawing a line in the sand.

Events

5 hours ago New Jersey Democrat Rep. Lamonica McIver on Opposing Trump: 'Shut Down the City,' 'We Are at War'

Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) went full Trump Derangement Syndrome this week, calling on Democrats to "shut down the city." The post New Jersey Democrat Rep. Lamonica McIver on Opposing Trump: ‘Shut Down the City,’ ‘We Are at War’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 hours ago Report: 5,000 FBI Employees Worked on January 6 Cases While Crime Skyrocketed

FBI officials acknowledged over 5,000 employees worked on investigations related to January 6, CNN reported Tuesday. The post Report: 5,000 FBI Employees Worked on January 6 Cases While Crime Skyrocketed appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Yukon Quest Alaska: Day 4 leaderboard, one musher withdrawn for activating ’SOS'

Yukon Quest Alaska: Day 4 leaderboard, one musher withdrawn for activating ’SOS'  Alaska's News Source

Politics

8 hours ago Fugitive found hiding in Caribbean decades after killing man in Alaska, officials say

Fugitive found hiding in Caribbean decades after killing man in Alaska, officials say  Sacramento Bee

Events

5 hours ago Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekend

"We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.

Politics

8 hours ago Winter storm to move across U.S. but the South will see record high temps

Parts of the South will see high temperatures while upper parts of the U.S. will see wintry weather.

Events

5 hours ago 'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service."

Politics

8 hours ago Sweden School Shooting Leaves at Least 10 Dead in Country’s ‘Worst’ Gun Attack

The shooting occurred at a center for adult education in the city of Orebro. The suspect is believed to be among the dead, officials said.

Events

5 hours ago Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long

“I don’t think people should be going back," Trump said. “You can’t live in Gaza right now. I think we need another location. I think it should be a location that’s going to make people happy." The post Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago The first group of migrants has been sent to Guantánamo, but legal challenges loom

President Trump aims to deport up to 30,000 migrant detainees to a holding facility there, despite the questionable legality of that move.

Events