Here's one definition of science: it's essentially an iterative process of building models with ever-greater explanatory power.

Denzel Washington gets baptized, receives minister's license at New York church  USA TODAY

Ministers from Jordan and Qatar were among the first high-ranking Arab diplomats to meet with the leader of the rebel coalition that toppled the Syrian regime, as the Arab world seeks to bring Syria back into the fold.

Denzel Washington’s Greatest Role Yet: Hollywood Icon Now a Christian Minister  Globely News

You Can Match Your Status Between Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Right Now  Travel + Leisure

Vigil held for Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter Connor Lees weeks after missing at sea  CBS Los Angeles

Game Balls | Four standouts from Washington’s win against Philadelphia  Washington Commanders

How to find tickets for Monday night Detroit Lions game against San Francisco  MLive.com

Denzel Washington gets baptized, becomes a minister ahead of 70th birthday  KIK-FM 100.7

Three Mason County residents hurt in wreck caused by oil spill, Washington State Patrol says  Centralia Chronicle

Even if an android's appearance is so realistic that it could be mistaken for a human in a photograph, watching it move in person can feel a bit unsettling. It can smile, frown, or display other various, familiar expressions, but finding a consistent emotional state behind those expressions can be difficult, leaving you unsure of what it is truly feeling and creating a sense of unease.

While on a recent flight, a Kentucky mom experienced "excruciating" pain in her ears, which led to a flight attendant sharing the "hot cup" hack to help relieve her pain.

WNBA star Natasha Cloud, guard for the Phoenix Mercury, took aim at Elon Musk and other billionaires after the government funding bill passed The post WNBA Star Natasha Cloud Trashes Elon Musk, Billionaires After Funding Bill Passes appeared first on Breitbart.

What are the odds? The Washington Commanders are home favorites against the Atlanta Falcons  Hogs Haven

Phoenix Mercury star Natasha Cloud took aim at Elon Musk and ripped billionaires in a post on X after the short-term stopgap government funding bill was passed.

Seattle Seahawks Playoff Scenarios: NFC West Title the Only Remaining Path to the Playoffs  Pro Football Network

HIGH SURF WARNING: Stay away from Oregon, Washington beaches Monday, NWS warns  KOIN.com

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., allegedly paid multiple women for sex and illicit drugs, according to a House Ethics Committee report.

Woody Fraser, the prolific television producer behind shows like "Good Morning America" and "The Dick Cavett Show," passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday.

Washington Police Department responds to armed robbery, warrants obtained  WNCT

House Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley is among the left-wing lawmakers praising President Biden's decision to commute 37 federal death row inmates' sentences.

Three Starting Pitchers San Francisco Giants Can Still Target in Free Agency  Sports Illustrated

Kerry Washington’s Kids Didn’t Recognize Her ‘Barking’ Military Tone in New Movie: ‘Whose Voice Is That?’ (Exclusive)  PEOPLE

The Manhattan district attorney’s office has charged Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive, with first-degree murder, a terrorism-related offense.

Luigi Mangione appeared Monday morning before Judge Gregory Carro. The arraignment is in regard to 11 charges filed against him in the state of New York.

Authorities say Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson as he was walking to an investor conference in midtown Manhattan on the morning of Dec 4. The post Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder and other charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death appeared first on Boston.com.

A House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" that former Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old in 2017 in violation of Florida's statutory rape law.

Washington Post documents additional deaths of Native children in Oregon boarding school  OregonLive

READER REPORT: West Seattle High School students’ gifts for ailing kids  West Seattle Blog

Texas high school athletic trainer Amanda Boyd and senior Steven Amaro helped jump into action to save teacher Adam Compton's life after suffering a cardiac arrest.

More than 3,100 students died at schools built to crush Native American cultures  The Washington Post

A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.

Parents of Moreno Valley child who died under care of adoptive parents speak out  NBC Los Angeles

We Are Washington gives back to more than 100 children in Texarkana at annual Christmas party  KSLA

Lakers predicted to cut ties with Austin Reaves in favor of Kings' $163 million star  Sporting News

Nordstrom to be acquired by WA family and Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion  The Seattle Times

Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group in $6.25 billion deal  The Seattle Times

Ideal Living’s CFO Gene Boyarsky Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal’s Prestigious CFO Awards  Business Wire

With housing costs 50% above US average, how pricey is living in Seattle?  The Seattle Times

Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region. Despegar’s board of directors […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Social Security update: January direct payment worth $943 goes out in 8 days  Washington Examiner

Dodgers Predicted to Lose Walker Buehler on $45 Million Deal to NL Rival  Sports Illustrated

Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that he appreciated the transparency that Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk brought to the spending bill battle on Capitol Hill last week. The post Hagerty: ‘I Appreciate’ that Elon Musk Made Spending Bill Battle Transparent appeared first on Breitbart.

SF is the only U.S. city where it costs less to buy a home now than it did in 2019  The San Francisco Standard

How to watch Washington Huskies vs. Seattle Redhawks: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds  CBS Sports

San Jose State women's volleyball star Brooke Slusser fired off a message toward the NCAA after the Texas attorney general filed lawsuit over trans inclusion in women's sports.

Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to Yakutat  Ketchikan Daily News

Cincinnati Bengals fans walked away from Sunday's game with a win and, thanks to one lucky fan, a slice of free pizza.

Clay Aiken is a bit jealous that… [...] Read More... The post Clay Aiken Says He Lost About 50% Of His Fans After Coming Out As Gay! But appeared first on Perez Hilton.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins: Box score, player stats and game summary feat. Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa  Sportskeeda

Game Recap: Commanders overcome 5 turnovers to beat Eagles in Landover by a score of 36-33!!  Hogs Haven

Steve Belichick reportedly to join UNC football and dad Bill Belichick, after Washington bowl game  USA TODAY

New York Jets vs Los Angeles Rams: Box score, player stats and summary feat. Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford  Sportskeeda

Alaska girls wrestling pioneers celebrated at 10th anniversary of first state championship  Anchorage Daily News

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: ConnectOnCall breach leaks sensitive data of 910,000+ patients.

Bernie Sanders Is 'All For' Canada Becoming The 51st State If The U.S. Will Also Adopt Universal Healthcare  Yahoo Finance

The Washington Capitals and MedStar Health Spread Holiday Cheer to Pediatric Patients  NHL.com

LLM models are already capable of diagnosing scientific outputs, but, until now, had “no physical agency to actually perform" experiments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

While some agree with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that the agency needs reform, their ideas for fixing it are very different from his.

Latvia claims to hold the title of the world's first Christmas tree, as does Estonia. Several sources cite that the first written record of a Christmas tree belongs to Latvia.

Christmas and Hanukkah rarely fall on the same date, but this year they do. One mixed-faith family in Oakland, Calif., doubles down for double whammy holiday.

This year the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas Day. Here's how some interfaith families are preparing to celebrate both holidays.

Five people were hurt after a man fleeing troopers drove a truck through the entrance of a mall in Killeen, Texas, the Texas Department of Safety says.

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of fiscal firsts, seasonal spruces and cartoon classics.

First there was Christmas Eve and then a new celebration was created.

Washington County 1940s Christmas history through Madeline Oswald’s diaries  Herald-Mail Media

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport busy with holiday travelers  Alaska's News Source

A Lyft driver said a rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him and stole his car while he was giving a ride in Texas, leaving him with significant injuries.

Tallow balm maker and natural cosmetics brand Hearth and Homestead has seen a major rise in demand for beef tallow products. Experts weigh the potential benefits and risks.