Researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with international partners, have engineered a thin two-dimensional perovskite phase at the buried interface of three-dimensional (3D) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) to boost device performance and operational stability.

The two-line letter to the CIA's director is the latest warning in recent years from a long-serving Democratic senator with knowledge of secret government programs and intelligence operations.

It can be a challenge to find a Seattle restaurant to host the thousands of Washington-based Patriots fans in enemy territory. The post Where will ‘underdog’ Patriots fans watch the Super Bowl in Seattle? appeared first on Boston.com.

The man, Zubayar al-Bakoush, is the third suspect apprehended for the 2012 attack on U.S. facilities that killed four Americans.

When the New England Patriots play in the Super Bowl, a collective sigh will rise from the willful few who live in the region but root for other teams.

Opinion | A viral infection can have devastating effects. I experienced this firsthand.  The Washington Post

Meeting with Mexican authorities and organizations of the NGO/RLOS Mechanism of the MIRPS  U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Destructive role of billionaires emphasized at ‘Save Washington Post’ rally  People's World

2 stabbed in Sunland, triggering search for suspect, Los Angeles police say  ABC7 Los Angeles

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Letters to the Editor: Do we really think ‘millions’ are going to want to visit L.A. for the Olympics?  latimes.com

The Surprisingly Sweet Reason the Seattle NFL Team Is Called the “Seahawks”  Mental Floss

The European Commission filed formal charges against TikTok on Friday, accusing the social media platform of breaching EU online content regulations through addictive design features and demanding changes to its app or facing potential fines up to six percent of parent company ByteDance's global revenue. The post EU Charges China’s TikTok with Violating Digital Content Rules with Addictive Design Features appeared first on Breitbart.

Middle powers are rising – here’s how they can shape global governance | United States Politics and Policy  The London School of Economics and Political Science

Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev provided intelligence to the Kremlin for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and had been penalized by the U.S. twice, including for meddling in elections.

Federal officials have arrested a suspected leader of the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi vowed he will face "American justice." The post VIDEO — ‘American Justice’: U.S. Officials Arrest Benghazi Terror Attack Suspect appeared first on Breitbart.

Winter Olympics 2026, mixed doubles curling: Great Britain, United States stay perfect - daily results  Milano Cortina 2026

As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropic’s resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid disaster.

Munger, Tolles & Olson Recognized for Landmark Immigration Rights Work in Los Angeles  Munger Tolles & Olson LLP

Cuba prepares to defend its revolution as Washington threatens intervention  The Militant

'In the US, Christian nationalism contributes to the dismantling of democracy'  Le Monde.fr

Alumni Donors Create New Scholarship, Expanding Access to UC Law SF Education  UC Law San Francisco

Congress passes $50 billion foreign aid bill, despite the Trump’s cuts in 2025  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

The campaign is among the largest anti-ICE protests by workers at a single company since federal agents shot and killed two people in Minneapolis last month.

'Now I want to be here': Alysa Liu thrives for the US at the Olympics with a new outlook on life  Times Union

Road closures in Santa Clara, San Francisco and San Jose as Super Bowl LX nears  MSN

EXCLUSIVE: Javier Palomarez of the US Hispanic Business Council on Why Affordability Is the Central Challenge for Small Businesses in Trump's America  Latin Times

US sanctions 15 entities, 14 ships for trading Iranian oil, State Dept says  Reuters

South Los Angeles deadly 110 Freeway motorcycle crash closes multiple lanes  cbsnews.com

4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC  ABC News

The Epstein scandal has spread to the Olympic movement. The top organizer of the Los Angeles Summer Games faces calls to step down because of his past contacts with Epstein collaborator Ghislaine Maxwell.

US attorney general says ‘key participant’ in 2012 Benghazi attack arrested  Al Jazeera

U.S. Takes Lead After Day One of Team Event at 2026 Olympic Winter Games  U.S. Figure Skating

Jurgensen family, Josh Harris release statements following death of Sonny Jurgensen  Washington Commanders

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated terrorist organization, said on Thursday that it seized two vessels in the Persian Gulf that were allegedly carrying smuggled fuel. Later that day, a former Iranian official threatened to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a “place of massacre and hell” if there is a conflict with the United States. The post Iran Navy Seizes Two Ships in Persian Gulf, Threatens U.S. with ‘Massacre and Hell’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Thing We Want: Recapping My Trip To San Francisco To See The Ultimate Fantasy Football Punishment  brobible.com

Today in History: February 6, Peace Treaty Between United States and Spain Ratified  WKTV

Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Anchorage, Alaska, while on its way to Big Island  Big Island Now

Alaska Airlines flight diverted back to Anchorage, Alaska, on its way to Big Island  Big Island Now

Joe Rogan slammed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as a "dangerous f**k" during Wednesday's episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience." "It's not a coincidence" that anti-ICE protests broke out amid Minnesota fraud allegations, the podcast powerhouse said. The post Joe Rogan Slams ‘Dangerous F**k’ Tim Walz: ‘It’s Not a Coincidence’ Anti-ICE Protests Broke Out Amid Minnesota Fraud Allegations appeared first on Breitbart.

Congress allocated $50 billion for initiatives aimed at supporting democracy, scholarship programs, U.S. embassy operations and health and humanitarian programs around the world.

President Donald Trump on Thursday again shifted explanations of why Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard was at a FBI search of a Georgia election office where 2020 ballots were seized.

Deadly crash shuts down lanes on 110 Freeway through South Los Angeles  KTLA

U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Paolo Zampolli’s Travel to Uzbekistan  U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan (.gov)

Savannah Guthrie’s brother, Camron Guthrie, released a fresh video message Thursday seeking proof of life and direct communication in a public plea to their Mom's kidnapper(s). The post Savannah Guthrie Brother Pleads to Kidnappers in Video for Their Mom’s Return as One Arrest Is Made: ‘We Want to Hear from You’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Chock and Bates rock as reigning champ US leads team figure skating event at Milan Cortina Olympics  Boston Herald

Gen Z is ditching trendy, Instagram-famous spots in favor of neighborhood dive bars, embracing a modern-day "Cheers" culture built around familiarity and affordability.

Anthony Davis to wear #23 for Washington Wizards, last worn by Michael Jordan  hitc.com

Born and raised in Alaska, Hinds is headed to the Olympics – with Slovakia  Alaska Sports Report

Car crashes into fire hydrant, sending geyser of water onto Koreatown street  ABC7 Los Angeles

Early Super Bowl spots show advertisers want lots of buzz but not controversy.

The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.

FairPrice Movers Expands National Footprint with New Seattle, WA Branch  markets.businessinsider.com

Tungsten carbide–cobalt (WC–Co) is prized for its hardness, but that same property makes it unusually difficult to shape. The current process is wasteful and expensive for the yield produced, and an economically sensible method for creating these materials is long overdue.

Boston TV reporter takes ride in Waymo driverless car in San Francisco  cbsnews.com

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Health reportedly created a "Global Oppression Working Group" that references Gaza "genocide" as a factor.

When the Patriots take the field Sunday night against the Seahawks, it will mark the 12th Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and the 10th this century. The post What can 11 Patriots Super Bowls teach us about No. 12? Let’s hope some of this history repeats. appeared first on Boston.com.

Alysa Liu helps U.S. take lead in Olympic figure skating team competition  latimes.com

Morning 4: Meet the Michigan athletes competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics -- and more news  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Nigerian interfaith leaders seek support, understanding in Washington, D.C.  upi.com

Recent X8-class solar flare activity reveals critical weaknesses in America's power grid, where geomagnetic currents could destroy transformers and trigger prolonged blackouts.

When they’re not playing football, the Seattle Seahawks are shadow boxing. It gets competitive  cnn.com

Minnesota’s ‘Three Old Guys’ fire up snowmobiles again and head for Alaska  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Long Beach mayoral candidate facing death threats after viral video calls on gang leaders to oppose ICE  latimes.com

For these Seattle businesses, Sunday is about Bad Bunny as much as Super Bowl  The Seattle Times

It was a rare attack in the capital of Pakistan as its Western-allied government struggles to rein in a surge in militant attacks across the country.

President Trump's tariffs fueled U.S. Customs bond market boom. Now billions hang on Supreme Court ruling  CNBC

An eccentric watch heiress wants to revoke her grandfather’s donation of Jean Cocteau artworks after the museum built to display them was overwhelmed by a freakish storm.

Washington Nationals 2026 top 20 prospects: Eli Willits, Gavin Fien lead the way  The New York Times

Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?  The Conversation

The Milan-Cortina Games are overlapping with a moment of geopolitical turbulence as conflicts rage, national leaders issue threats and alliances are strained.

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claims about a Kyrgyzstan national semitruck driver in a deadly Indiana crash.

'Walk for Peace' monks nearing outskirts of Washington, D.C., on 104th day  FOX 5 Atlanta

Vice President JD Vance calls Iran diplomacy "bizarre" as Supreme Leader Khamenei stays away from negotiations starting starting on Friday in Oman, complicating U.S.-Iran talks.

Hybrid War Goes Orbital: Russia’s Threats Against SpaceX and the United States  Robert Lansing Institute

Hilarious Bad Bunny lookalike competition takes place in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl  Yahoo

Seattle weekend guide: Super Bowl watch parties, festivals, and Lunar New Year events  MyNorthwest.com

Canadian-born pop star Tate McRae faces backlash after appearing in a Team USA Olympics ad, reigniting questions about her roots and rising global fame.

Don’t have an outdoor gathering space? Winter is the time to start planning. The post Ask the remodeler: What to know about adding a deck, porch, or patio to your home appeared first on Boston.com.

L.A. Affairs: I met the one, but she lived so far away. Would she ever come to L.A.?  latimes.com

A Western-sanctioned Russian military intelligence chief has been rushed to hospital after being repeatedly shot. The post Russian General Known For UK Chemical Weapon Attack, Wagner Mutiny, Shot in Attempted Moscow Assassination appeared first on Breitbart.

The RNC launched an official TikTok account, following Trump's lead to reach younger voters, marking a strategic shift for the Republican party's digital outreach.

The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran's nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.

Russia and US discussed nuclear arms and agreed talks need to start soon, Kremlin says  ABC News

Trump's aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington  WKMG

Trump’s aggressive tactics force a reckoning between local leaders and Washington  AP News

Inside the Milan Olympic Village: Real beds, free tech and other athlete perks  latimes.com

Prep talk: Corona Centennial’s Zander Lewis gets opportunity to play football at VMI  latimes.com

Jeep maker Stellantis warned Friday that it would take a 22 billion euro hit after a slower take-up of electric vehicles than it expected, the latest sign that legacy automakers are struggling to navigate the shift away from combustion engines.

Sir Keir Starmer is acting like a scared dictator after his left-wing Labour government arbitrarily postponed local elections for 4.5 million people, Boris Johnson said Thursday. The post Starmer ‘Acting Like a Dictator’ by Cancelling Elections, Says Boris Johnson appeared first on Breitbart.

Parents anxious but supportive as SFUSD strike looms: ‘Even one day could affect their learning’  San Francisco Chronicle

A major cancer study finds ultraprocessed foods may raise all-cause and cancer-related death risk in survivors, even when diets otherwise appear healthy.

Sports diplomacy shows path forward as North Korean and South Korean athletes demonstrated unity at 2018 Winter Olympics amid political tensions.

The strange and terrible claim that S.F. immigrant students are scared to enroll in immigrant programs  Mission Local

United States Consumer Loyalty Business Report 2026: A $44.25 Billion Market by 2030 - Competition Is Intensifying Around Customer Ownership and Engagement Depth  Yahoo Finance

The clock is ticking for the Department of Homeland Security. The agency is days away from running out of funding, but Democrats and Republicans remain far apart on changes to immigration enforcement.

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., about his list of demands for reform at the Department of Homeland Security.

Dodik and Cvijanović meet with Trump administration members in Washington  European Western Balkans

For two weeks, medical experts monitor the astronauts as they remain indoors, live in isolation, and avoid physical touch, all to prevent harmful microbes from traveling to space.

Washington Nationals 2026 top 100 prospects: Eli Willits, Gavin Fien lead the way  The New York Times