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What do you think is the most romantic place in the region? The post The 6 most romantic places in New England, according to Travel + Leisure appeared first on Boston.com.

The new model is build to accelerate the capabilities of Codex, the agentic coding tool OpenAI launched earlier this week.

Two Borders, One Day: From Arizona to North Dakota, Secretary Kristi Noem Joins National Security Leaders to Commemorate Historic Decline in Border Crossings  Homeland Security (.gov)

Mikaela Shiffrin to race 3 events at Milan Cortina Olympics after entering twice as many in Beijing  New Haven Register

City of LA truck partially suspended over flood channel in Valley Village  NBC4 Los Angeles

Scientists have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic devices to work faster and use less energy, a study suggests. The findings indicate the material, which was until now thought near-impossible to make, can act as a highly effective semiconductor—a key component of modern electrical devices.

2026 Los Angeles Golden Dragon Parade to welcome Lunar New Year with bright colors and sparkles in Chinatown  ABC7 Los Angeles

San Francisco teachers to strike as 50,000 kids could be shut out of schools  New York Post

New hazards to be analyzed in Alaska’s updated statewide threat assessment  Alaska Beacon

Man reportedly armed with gun shot, killed by LAPD near California Science Center  Los Angeles Times

Chinese national who exposed rights abuses is freed from U.S. detention after being granted asylum  NBC News

Alaska Airlines ranks fourth among U.S. carriers in Wall Street Journal list  Your Alaska Link

President Trump said Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi had directed Tulsi Gabbard to be present for an operation at an election center. It was the administration’s fourth explanation for her presence.

An alleged ransomware attack has taken down the systems of the Sapienza University of Rome.

Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks  Al Jazeera

Perez Hilton goes over the biggest stories of the day, including Savannah Guthrie, the Beckhams, Blake Lively and much more! Watch above! Enjoy! SHARE!     [...] Read More... The post Savannah Guthrie's Nightmare Worsens! More Beckham Family Drama! Blake Lively's Allies Spreading Lies! And More HOT TOPICS! | Perez Hilton appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered a wildfire report to reduce city liability, according to sources. Bass denies interfering with the report.

A group photo under the Patriots Way sign has become a superstition for one Hingham neighborhood — and with the Patriots back in the big game, the kids aren't taking any chances. The post Hingham kids revive a lucky tradition on Patriots Way ahead of Super Bowl LX appeared first on Boston.com.

$55 million in federal funding approved for Washington State University  Dailyfly News

CNN's Audie Cornish and New York Magazine editor Will Leitch discuss the US becoming the "global villain" at 2026 Winter Olympics amid international tensions.

LAPD shoots, kills suspect California Science Center in Exposition Park after report of man armed with rifle  ABC7 Los Angeles

WA’s top education official comes out in support of new ‘millionaires tax’  The Olympian

A recent report found that carbon emissions caused by the Milano Cortina Olympics could lead to the loss of 5.5 square kilometers of snowpack and millions of metric tons of glacial ice.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced several measures Thursday aimed at making Canada a global leader in electric vehicles and rescuing an industry ravaged by U.S. trade policy.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others were on hand in Milan to cheer the Team USA women's hockey team to a win on Thursday.

How to watch U.S. men's hockey at 2026 Olympics: TV, stream, schedule, more  NBC 6 South Florida

Carney Stakes Canada’s Auto Future on E.V.s as It Pulls Away From the U.S.  The New York Times

When Hurricane Ian moved across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a Central Florida bridge collapsed or cracked, even though wind speeds remained below the structures' design limits. A new University of Florida study reveals how hidden flaws in design and installation contributed to their unexpected collapse. The research is published in the journal Engineering Failure Analysis.

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Seattle Department of Transportation 2026 levy projects include E John bus improvements, a First Hill Streetcar safety project, E Union bike lane upgrades, and planning for a transit-only lane on 24th Ave  CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News

Team USA beats Czech Republic in Winter Olympics women’s hockey game: Live updates and reaction  The New York Times

Smithsonian Folklife Festival Goes National for the United States’ 250th Anniversary  Smithsonian Magazine

49ers’ George Kittle joins Adam Devine for surprise street performance in San Francisco  San Francisco Chronicle

DHS Secretary Kriti Noem deployed to both borders in one day as Trump administration faces criticism over illegal immigration crackdown operations.

Between war, protests and government crackdowns, the filmmakers raced to finish and smuggle their portrait of Tehran's underground arts scene to the prestigious film festival.

Prediction Markets Are Growing Across the United States. Here Are 3 Companies Tapping Into Their Popularity.  The Motley Fool

Understanding the hazard potential of the Seattle fault zone: It's 'pretty close to home'  Phys.org

Casey Wasserman, who is leading preparations for the 2028 Summer Games, has expressed “regret” after messages he exchanged with Ghislaine Maxwell decades ago surfaced.

The Trump administration has indicated willingness to permit Chinese technology giant ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, but the deal remains stalled over disagreements regarding conditions for their use. The post Nvidia’s AI Chip Sale to China’s ByteDance Stalled by Attempt to Keep Tech Away from Chinese Military appeared first on Breitbart.

A tip about a suspicious California home sparked a major trafficking bust, leading to 611 arrests and rescuing nearly 20 children across the state.

An organization known as Leaving MAGA has made headlines by putting up signs across Pennsylvania urging MAGA voters to abandon the America First movement. The post ‘Leaving MAGA’ Billboards Urge Pennsylvanians to Leave America First Movement appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco Unified School District teachers call for Monday strike if no deal is reached  CBS News

Empress Eugénie’s crown was left lying on the sidewalk after the Louvre Museum heist in October. The museum has now released pictures of the damage.

A United States Postal Service worker was arrested in the theft of money orders from multiple victims at South Miami apartment buildings after he was caught on camera cashing them in at ATMs, authorities said.  Facebook

What to do in SF this weekend while everyone else watches the Super Bowl  Axios

Teens face murder, attempted murder charges in S.F. shooting that killed 15-year-old  San Francisco Chronicle

Governor Newsom announces the commitment of over 160 lenders to extend mortgage relief for LA fire survivors  California State Portal | CA.gov

Possible ransom notes contain details allegedly only Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper would know. The missing 84-year-old Tucson woman vanished Saturday.

SS United States Projected for Spring 2026 Move and Sinking, But Opposition Isn't Slowing Down  PHILADELPHIA.Today

Police arrest Thomaston resident accused of driving recklessly in Washington, New Milford  Connecticut Post

'They don't want us involved': Trump says Iran will negotiate because it fears war with US  The Jerusalem Post

Celebrating America 250: Washington’s Letter to the Touro Synagogue, 1790  IFCJ

Progressive rising star Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running for the U.S. Senate, spent over $120,000 on luxury hotels, transportation and private security services in 2025.

Officials say they've been receiving a surge of complaints from residents about the need for new snow removal strategies. The post As storm cleanup lingers, City Council pushes for snow melters and dedicated ‘snow corps’ appeared first on Boston.com.

A 34-year-old Staten Island woman has been arrested and charged with hate crimes in connection with attacks that happened in a span of 11 minutes.

Trump claims his administration has done more to confront persecution of Christians worldwide than any modern presidency as White House hosts those who have been persecuted on Thursday.

South Texas Builders As­so­ci­ation heads to Wash­ington to discuss im­mi­gration reform  Spectrum News

Time running out for S.S. United States as group pushes for preservation  Brooklyn Eagle

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele warns lawmakers that violent gang members who worship Satan are present in the United States, during National Prayer Breakfast.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele warns lawmakers that violent gang members who worship Satan are present in the United States, during National Prayer Breakfast.

San Francisco Unified School District teachers to strike next week February 9, for 1st time since 1979, sources say  ABC7 San Francisco

President Donald Trump defends DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid mounting criticism, claiming that the U.S. now has the "strongest border" in its history.

A movie theater near Portland, Oregon, will no longer feature the "Melania" movie after Amazon pulled it from their screens in response to a series of insult marquee messages promoting the film. The post Oregon Theater No Longer Screening ‘Melania’ over Insulting Marquee appeared first on Breitbart.

There was a lot of activity in the search for Nancy Guthrie on Wednesday. Not only did Savannah and her siblings, Annie and Camron, release a teary video plea to their mother’s alleged captor(s), but a peculiar task force was seen leaving Annie and her husband Tommaso Cioni‘s home with… a box of possible evidence, [...] Read More... The post What Was The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Doing At Savannah Guthrie's Sister & Brother-In-Law’s House?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

United States vs. Czech Republic live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 women’s hockey first period latest score  The New York Times

Review | Eebee’s is the defiantly optimistic neighborhood bar D.C. deserves  The Washington Post

The Trump administration proposes to include a question about U.S. citizenship status in this year's field test of the 2030 census, as Republicans push to alter the counts behind voting maps.

New report accuses Rep. Rashida Tlaib of alleged ties to terrorist-linked groups, calling for congressional inquiry into her conduct and campaign finances.

Is the US posing a hidden risk in the West’s critical minerals strategy?  Peterson Institute for International Economics

Instructure and Orijin Partner to Expand Secure, Scalable Education Across United States Correctional Systems  PR Newswire

Out & About: Museum Month, 'Disenchanted!,' and Seattle Opera's New Season  southsoundmag.com

Injuries, energy fields and the strange theory that has made its way to the Super Bowl  NBC News

Super Bowl live updates: Block parties, concerts happening all week long in Bay Area  ABC7 San Francisco

Where to watch U.S. women's ice hockey play in their first match at 2026 Winter Olympics  NBC 5 Chicago

The administration's $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals is aimed at blunting China's influence. But it also revels the direction of the global economy.

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ URGES AIRLINE CEO'S TO END FLIGHTS TO CUBA  Congressman Carlos Gimenez (.gov)

What was the vetting process for Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador?  BBC

Seattle Seahawks’ Leonard Williams is NFL’s biggest ‘Magic: The Gathering’ player  Andscape

Even professional athletes go through the ups and downs of being a teenager. The post Where were the 2025 Patriots back in 2015? We collected stories from the locker room and podium appeared first on Boston.com.

At last minute, actress Sharon Stone backs out of LA Israeli Film Festival appearance  The Times of Israel

Javier Corrales: ‘Chavismo believes it’s possible to coexist with the United States without ceasing to be authoritarian’  EL PAÍS English

Rob Gronkowski criticized inconsistent NFL officiating and argued that making referees full-time employees would have improved the accuracy and fairness of game calls.

President Donald Trump jokes about watching for "missiles and enemies" instead of sleeping on Air Force One, during his speech at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday.

Democratic socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election, bridging New York's progressive-centrist divide.

U.S. Postal worker arrested in money order thefts at South Miami apartments: Cops  NBC 6 South Florida

What disgraced director is lying about his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein? A well-placed source tells Perez Hilton: “He’s a slimy dude.” Thoughts on who it could be? Let us know in the comments! [...] Read More... The post Blind Item: They're Lying About Their Involvement With Jeffrey Epstein! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

San Francisco hosting youth summit to protect kids from online threats  NBC Bay Area

CAG's 'Hidden Dreams' Program Highlights Overlooked Women of 1963 March on Washington  The Georgetowner

Dense morning fog settles over Seattle before rain returns this weekend  The Seattle Times

New campaign finance filings show AOC topped $53,000 in luxury and boutique hotel spending in 2025, drawing renewed scrutiny over how her travel tab matches her populist message.

Fundamental has built a new foundation model to solve an old problem: how to draw insights from the huge quantities of structured data produced by enterprises.

President Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Raises the Fiscal Gap to 2.4 Percent  Center for American Progress

In 1965, Davis led one of the all-time great jazz groups. That December, they recorded seven sets over two nights in a Chicago nightclub. The complete recordings went unreleased for decades.

Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’  Al Jazeera

Julia Loktev's documentary My Undesirable Friends follows young independent journalists covering Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

CWG Live: Friday’s arctic front to deliver snow showers and a frigid weekend  The Washington Post

In birthright citizenship fight, Justice Department selectively interprets the original meaning of the citizenship clause  SCOTUSblog

Berry v. United States Brief: The Federal Government Lacks General Police Powers Like Civil Commitment  Cato Institute

S.F. teachers call for strike Monday, city’s first educator walkout since ’79  Mission Local