2 h. ago Urban Alchemy wins big as S.F. prepares to spend $35 million on street ambassadors

Urban Alchemy wins big as S.F. prepares to spend $35 million on street ambassadors  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

2 h. ago Justice Department prepares to drop trove of Epstein files as deadline looms

The DOJ is preparing a massive release of Jeffrey Epstein records by Friday, though large portions may be redacted under Epstein Files Transparency Act provisions.

Politics

4 h. ago Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 18  Sacramento Bee

Events

5 h. ago Live: Updates: Seahawks prepare to host Rams in biggest game of the season

Live: Updates: Seahawks prepare to host Rams in biggest game of the season  The Seattle Times

Politics

7 h. ago Putting the squeeze on dendrites: New strategy addresses persistent problem in next

New research by Brown University engineers identifies a simple strategy for combating a major stumbling block in the development of next-generation solid-state lithium batteries.

Politics

8 h. ago ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending

ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.

Economics

9 h. ago Trump expands access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy

Trump expands access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy  BBC

Politics

9 h. ago Inside the Fight to Keep Mamdani’s Promise of 200,000 Affordable Homes

As Zohran Mamdani prepares to take over as mayor of New York, his team and allies have been pushing back against proposals that could make it more difficult to build new homes in the city.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump Media to Merge with Fusion Pioneer TAE Technologies in Deal Worth over $6 Billion

In a major move blending media, capital markets, and next-generation energy innovation, Trump Media & Technology Group announced it will merge with TAE Technologies. The post Trump Media to Merge with Fusion Pioneer TAE Technologies in Deal Worth over $6 Billion appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

11 h. ago Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."

Events

12 h. ago Mamdani Names Budget Director as He Prepares to Enact Costly Agenda

Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani chose Sherif Soliman, a veteran of municipal government and the chief financial officer of the City University of New York, to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Politics

12 h. ago Trump expected to expand access to marijuana in a major shift in drug policy

Trump expected to expand access to marijuana in a major shift in drug policy  BBC

Politics

13 h. ago Another atmospheric river brings major flooding concerns to Oregon, Southwest Washington

Another atmospheric river brings major flooding concerns to Oregon, Southwest Washington  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

Events

13 h. ago CBS News commits to more town hall and debate telecasts with a major sponsor

CBS News commits to more town hall and debate telecasts with a major sponsor  Los Angeles Times

Politics

14 h. ago Trump administration prepares sweeping crackdown on leftist networks

Trump administration prepares sweeping crackdown on leftist networks  The Washington Post

Politics

15 h. ago European Leaders Face Off Over Whether to Tap Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine

The European Council convenes on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision is a major test of Europe’s ability to support Ukraine.

Politics

16 h. ago Russia preparing for another year of war despite peace talks, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an address on Wednesday that Russia is preparing "the coming year as a year of war," despite ongoing peace talks.

Events

17 h. ago Brown University shooting reveals major gap in Providence's $1M 'real time crime center'

Two killed, nine injured in Brown University shooting as $1 million crime center lacked campus access. Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov and Ella Cook died in the attack.

Events

17 h. ago Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall

Erewhon and others shut by fire set to reopen in Pacific Palisades mall  Los Angeles Times

Events

17 h. ago Russia Is Preparing for Contacts With the United States on Ukraine, the Kremlin Says

Russia Is Preparing for Contacts With the United States on Ukraine, the Kremlin Says  U.S. News & World Report

Politics