These are the most expensive hotels in San Francisco for the Super Bowl  SFGATE

Castro Theatre reopening leads to relocation of two longtime S.F. businesses  San Francisco Chronicle

Where to watch Czechia vs. United States women’s hockey today: Winter Olympics free stream  Syracuse.com

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Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There's also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.

As Nigeria battles multiple security crises, a single attack in the west left more than 160 people dead and raises new questions about who's really in control.

MSC Cruises to Contribute to Whale Research in Inaugural Alaska Season  Travel Market Report

Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 to Enhance Maritime Security in East Africa  africom.mil

US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says  The Mighty 790 KFGO

After historic flooding, Washington residents rebuild and reckon with the future  KUOW

Vonn, Diggins voice unity as U.S. image draws protests at Winter Games  Reuters

President Trump's focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his "America First" rhetoric hasn't softened what it calls U.S. "military adventurism."

President Trump's focus overseas may spare China for now, but Beijing still worries that his "America First" rhetoric hasn't softened what it calls U.S. "military adventurism."

As Trump reshapes foreign policy, China moves to limit risks, reap gains  NPR

Boston driver takes car down world's crookedest street in San Francisco  CBS News

United States Demands Gavi Remove Thimerosal From Vaccines. Here’s Why And What It Means For Public Health  Forbes

Have a dating story to tell about starting fresh? Share it at L.A. Affairs Live  Los Angeles Times

Pandora, known for its charm bracelets, is trying to reduce its exposure to the volatility in silver prices, the latest setback for a company also facing wary consumers and steep tariffs.

Request for Proposals: Serbia English Access Scholarship Program Implementation  U.S. Embassy in Serbia (.gov)

Cost constraints on the US–Russia strategic nuclear balance after New START  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

The Olympics arrive with the US a favorite, rekindling fond memories of 1980’s ‘Miracle on Ice’  KGET.com

The authorities are making mass arrests, seizing assets and hunting down doctors who treated protesters. Some Iranians keep showing defiance anyway.

The United States and Iran meet in Oman amid the threat of regional escalation  Atalayar

'We Can’t Bring Ourselves to Washington, Right?' Personal Reflections on Congresswoman Scanlon’s Chester Town Hall  The Swarthmore Phoenix

'Nothing short of incredible': U.S. hockey star Hilary Knight embarks on her fifth and final Olympics  CT Insider

Remarks by a prosecutor opened a revealing window onto how the courts in the state are buckling under the weight of a deluge of cases arising from the Trump administration’s campaign.

When patients see the line between life and death, should we believe them?  The Washington Post

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2025  The Herald-Mail

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2025  The Herald-Mail

President Donald Trump has restored America's superpower status in one year, catapulting the U.S. from decline to global dominance over China and Russia.

Government benefits systems prioritize rapid enrollment over verification as federal auditors report 77% of improper payments stem from documentation gaps, creating predictable fraud.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Iranian director Jafar Panahi after one of the co-writers of his Oscar-nominated film, "It Was Just An Accident," was arrested for criticizing the regime.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Iranian director Jafar Panahi after one of the co-writers of his Oscar-nominated film, "It Was Just An Accident," was arrested for criticizing the regime.

The Olympics are a symbol of international cooperation and peace. The U.S. was once seen as a bastion of that order, but historians say it enters this year's Winter Games with a very different image.

The Olympics are a symbol of international cooperation and peace. The U.S. was once seen as a bastion of that order, but historians say it enters this year's Winter Games with a very different image.

A month after Maduro's ousting, Venezuela's Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners' expectations.

A month after Maduro's ousting, Venezuela's Interim leader walks a tightrope between US demands and Chavista hardliners' expectations.

In Washington state, over 400 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage from historic flooding in December. We hear about what recovery looks like and how people are thinking about future flood risk.

In Washington state, over 400 homes were destroyed or sustained major damage from historic flooding in December. We hear about what recovery looks like and how people are thinking about future flood risk.

Are the world's superpowers back in an arms race now that the new START treaty has expired? NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with arms control expert Rose Gottemoeller.

Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters  grist.org

Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters  grist.org

Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters  grist.org

Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters  grist.org

Indigenous concerns surface as Trump calls for seabed mining in Alaskan waters  Yahoo

Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Vice President JD Vance is heading overseas to lead President Donald Trump’s delegation to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Defense ministry proposes joint, partial management of DMZ to U.S.: source  upi.com

Defense ministry proposes joint, partial management of DMZ to U.S.: source  upi.com

Super Bowl 2026 events: List of concerts, experiences happening across San Francisco Bay Area leading up to big game  ABC7 San Francisco

Super Bowl 2026 events: List of concerts, experiences happening across San Francisco Bay Area leading up to big game  ABC7 San Francisco

Figure skating team event at Winter Olympics 2026: When does it start, top athletes and how to watch  Milano Cortina 2026

Bodycam footage released by the New York City Police Department shows an officer shooting Jabez Chakraborty during a mental health episode after he allegedly charged with a knife.

Bodycam footage released by the New York City Police Department shows an officer shooting Jabez Chakraborty during a mental health episode after he allegedly charged with a knife.

Super Bowl live updates: Fan experience officially opens in San Francisco  ABC7 San Francisco

Super Bowl live updates: Fan experience officially opens in San Francisco  ABC7 San Francisco

Got it? Lavrov said that the words of the United States about cooperation with Russia do not fit in with the cases.  EADaily

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There were over 80,000 people watching us live! INSANE! [...] Read More... The post Christen Savage And Whitney Wren REUNITE And Chat With Perez Hilton! So Much Tea! Including Morgan Wallen! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Sports legends join Super Bowl block party in San Francisco's Chinatown  NBC Bay Area

Sports legends join Super Bowl block party in San Francisco's Chinatown  NBC Bay Area

Iowa basketball sweeps Pacific Northwest trip with win over Washington  Hawk Central

Iowa basketball sweeps Pacific Northwest trip with win over Washington  Hawk Central

New Hampshire native manages bar in San Francisco dedicated to New England sports fans  WMUR

U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules  NPR

U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

ICE can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's risk of escape, judge rules  NPR

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year  KATU

Newark Charter senior to represent state in United States Senate Youth Program  Newark Post

Newark Charter senior to represent state in United States Senate Youth Program  Newark Post

The United States wants to make a deal with Iran to end its nuclear program and halt its clampdown on protesters.  Facebook

The United States wants to make a deal with Iran to end its nuclear program and halt its clampdown on protesters.  Facebook

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year  KATU

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Opening Remarks of the Critical Minerals Ministerial  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Opening Remarks of the Critical Minerals Ministerial  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China

UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies  Al Jazeera

UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies  Al Jazeera

Police chase in Los Angeles ends bizarrely as driver dances before surrendering  ABC7 Los Angeles

Police chase in Los Angeles ends bizarrely as driver dances before surrendering  ABC7 Los Angeles

“Staff from vendor Scheidt & Bachmann will now resume the final testing and commissioning for the gates,” a spokesperson for Keolis said. The post South Station fare gates are back in service after more than a week of closure appeared first on Boston.com.

“Staff from vendor Scheidt & Bachmann will now resume the final testing and commissioning for the gates,” a spokesperson for Keolis said. The post South Station fare gates are back in service after more than a week of closure appeared first on Boston.com.

United States' Mechanical Wood Pulp Market Set for Modest Growth With 1.5% CAGR in Value  IndexBox

How Seattle’s Practice Squad & Depth Players Was Seattle’s Superpower This Season  Seattle Seahawks

How Seattle’s Practice Squad & Depth Players Was Seattle’s Superpower This Season  Seattle Seahawks

How Seattle’s Practice Squad & Depth Players Was Seattle’s Superpower This Season  Seattle Seahawks

US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply  BBC

US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply  BBC

PHOTOS: Seahawks Begin Week Of Practices On Wednesday Afternoon In San Jose  Seattle Seahawks

PHOTOS: Seahawks Begin Week Of Practices On Wednesday Afternoon In San Jose  Seattle Seahawks

Newly released body camera video shows the moment officers shot and injured a man who was suffering a mental health crisis in Queens. His family says they called 911 for medical aid, not police.

Newly released body camera video shows the moment officers shot and injured a man who was suffering a mental health crisis in Queens. His family says they called 911 for medical aid, not police.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he won't seek re-election, joining growing wave of Republican retirements from Congress ahead of next election cycle.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk announced he won't seek re-election, joining growing wave of Republican retirements from Congress ahead of next election cycle.

UW Wraps Homestand Wednesday With Black Excellence Night Versus No. 9 Ohio State  University of Washington Athletics

UW Wraps Homestand Wednesday With Black Excellence Night Versus No. 9 Ohio State  University of Washington Athletics

Kwara state attack: Boko Haram blamed as US military team deploys to Nigeria  BBC

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