PWHL’s influence apparent at Olympics with OT medal games and the gap closing behind U.S. and Canada  WBUR

Truck trapped in roadway after water main break in Burbank causes street to buckle  CBS News

NORAD sends fighter jets to escort 5 Russian aircraft out of Alaska air defense zone  Stars and Stripes

Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that's deserving.

911 chaos across Los Angeles as outage forces callers to text their emergencies  New York Post

Junot Díaz's The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao was removed from an English class at the public school. PEN America says it's part of a trend of scrubbing literature dealing with uncomfortable topics.

Media Invitation Announced for United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad et al. Pre-Trial Hearing  U.S. Department of War (.gov)

What was Knight thinking when it went in? "We’re going to win the game," she said. The post ‘Poetic’: Hilary Knight, in her final Olympics, scores goal that gave gold medal-winning Team USA the chance it needed appeared first on Boston.com.

DHS revealed shocking data: 8% of Nicaragua's population allegedly entered the U.S. illegally during Biden era, plus millions from Cuba, Haiti and Honduras.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, continues to be a royal pain for his family! As we previously reported, the former Duke of York was arrested on Thursday, the day of his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest came weeks after the US Department of Justice released more documents [...] Read More... The post Andrew's Arrest Could Cause MAJOR Problems For King Charles & The Royal Family! Oh Brother! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether  The Guardian

More information is coming out about Shia LaBeouf‘s arrest. The actor was arrested in New Orleans on Monday after some Mardi Gras celebrations went wild. He was caught on camera in the middle of a brawl in the streets of the Louisiana city before he was taken in by New Orleans Police. But he wasn’t [...] Read More... The post Ugh, Shia LaBeouf Allegedly Spewed Homophobic Slurs During His Arrest... appeared first on Perez Hilton.

AI systems already decide how ambulances are routed, how supply chains operate and how autonomous drones plan their missions. Yet when those systems make a risky or counterintuitive choice, humans are often expected to accept it without challenge, warns a new study from the University of Surrey.

Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure  Al Jazeera

Portland Winterhawks at Seattle Thunderbirds: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch  OregonLive.com

CWG Live: Morning showers, then clearing; snow potential Sunday into Monday  The Washington Post

Residents voice concerns on sex trafficking in Koreatown during community meeting  NBC Los Angeles

Washington National Opera announces new dates and venues for 'West Side Story' and gala  DC Theater Arts

Permits For Residential Expansion at 268 Fair Oaks Street, Dolores Heights, San Francisco  San Francisco YIMBY

NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, a former Navy commander in the Middle East, about the U.S. military buildup near Iran.

U.S. stacks men's freeski halfpipe final field: Goepper qualifies 2nd, teammates 4th-6th  NBC Olympics

The U.S. buildup in the Middle East has reached a critical mass that could put pressure on Iran in negotiations. And, Trump unveils big plans for Gaza during the first-ever Board of Peace meeting.

Luxury housing was planned for this S.F. campus. The city’s ‘Family Zoning’ plan scrapped it  San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s danciest wine bar is opening a huge nightclub with food from a hyped Bay Area pizzeria  San Francisco Chronicle

The accusation surfaced as Russia tries to re-establish its Olympics eligibility.

New study suggests air pollution could be directly linked to Alzheimer's disease risk, with researchers finding stronger associations in stroke survivors.

Connie Chan’s S.F. congressional bid lays bare geopolitical quagmire: China-Taiwan  Mission Local

Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India

United States Polyethylene Industry Report 2025: A $60+ Billion Market by 2033 - Rising Demand in Packaging, Automotive, and Construction Industries, Alongside Advances in Manufacturing Technologies  Yahoo Finance Singapore

2026 Winter Olympics live updates: U.S. women taking on Switzerland in curling semifinals  NBC Olympics

The Pentagon is deploying USS Gerald R. Ford to Middle East, creating a rare dual-carrier presence as Iran tensions rise and military options expand.

New cybersecurity rules for US defense industry create barrier for some small suppliers  Reuters

How the Washington National Cathedral remembers historic leaders and defines the American story  Milwaukee Independent

Auteurs or accidental icons? The luck and ego that saved Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg  Los Angeles Times

Renewal of 'Jennifer Hudson Show' brings light to daytime TV as two talk shows approach end  Los Angeles Times

'Deal would be a miracle': US military buildup fuels uncertainty in Tehran  ایران اینترنشنال

'Deal would be a miracle': US military buildup fuels uncertainty in Tehran | Iran International  ایران اینترنشنال

A U.N. panel on artificial intelligence has been launched to implement global governance of the emerging technology at its sole direction, the body's chief António Guterres announced Thursday. The post U.N. in Drive for Centralised Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Breitbart.

CT Art Trail’s new passport marks America's 250th anniversary with museum perks  Stamford Advocate

Conservative President of Paraguay Santiago Peña on Thursday confirmed his participation at President Donald Trump's upcoming "Shield of the Americas" Summit. The post Paraguay’s Santiago Peña Confirms Participation in Trump’s ‘Shield of the Americas’ Summit appeared first on Breitbart.

A report from the Commerce Department on Friday will share how much the U.S. economy grew last year. Growth has been fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment in AI.

A report from the Commerce Department on Friday will share how much the U.S. economy grew last year. Growth has been fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment in AI.

A report from the Commerce Department shows the economy grew at an annual rate of 1.4% in October, November and December. That compares to a 4.4% pace the previous quarter.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sara Qudah of the Committee to Protect Journalists about a new report on the abusive treatment that Palestinian journalists endure in Israeli prisons.

As Federal Reserve chair, Kevin M. Warsh may face a tough task persuading his colleagues to lower borrowing costs because of potential productivity gains.

Easier than a blood test, saliva tests have the potential to detect cavities, infections and even cancer. But a lack of insurance coverage and other obstacles stand in the way of wider use.

House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.

The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.

Denmark Is Buying US Missiles to Defend Greenland From the United States — Yes, Really  Military.com

Tijuana police capture 3 U.S. fugitives following information exchange  NBC Los Angeles

Jokic and Murray shaky in clutch loss to Bennedict Mathurin, Los Angeles Clippers  Mile High Sports

A new UN panel on artificial intelligence aims to "make human control a technical reality," the global body's chief said Friday as leaders at a New Delhi summit weighed their message on the future of the divisive technology.

Tokayev Meets US Business and Financial Leaders During Washington Visit  The Astana Times

International Media Weigh In on First Board of Peace Meeting in Washington  The Astana Times

The Zacks Analyst Blog United States Oil, XOP, ENOR,XRT, INDY and JETS  Nasdaq

Russian Bombers and Spy Plane Approach Alaska—US Fighters Move to Intercept  UNITED24 Media

Courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs HORII by Mr. RIVKIN, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA)  mofa.go.jp

US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone  Al Jazeera

Why we love watching the Olympics, from both Milan and our couch : Pop Culture Happy Hour  NPR

Democracy Digest: Orban Goes to Washington and Receives Trump’s Endorsement  Balkan Insight

No. 2 UCLA’s 20th win in a row clinches share of first conference crown in 27 years  Los Angeles Times

Visit of Prof. MATSUMOTO, Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, to the United States (Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston)  mofa.go.jp

High school soccer: Thursday’s boys’ and girls’ playoff scores, updated schedule  Los Angeles Times

‘Ripped from me’: Soldotna family taken by ICE quickly deported to Mexico as teen remains in Anchorage jail  Anchorage Daily News

More than $5M in property recovered in cargo theft investigation, 5 arrested  nbclosangeles.com

VIDEO: ‘This is huge, folks!’ Roxhill Bog ‘peat party’ speakers explain why restoration project matters  West Seattle Blog...

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

D.C. protesters say they were attacked by guards of Azerbaijani president  The Washington Post

Washington State Department of Ecology offers $20K for new lighting in schools  NonStop Local KHQ

Highlights: Kadary Richmond Scores 13 Points vs. Indiana Pacers | 02.19.26  NBA

No. 2 UCLA women overwhelm Washington to clinch share of Big Ten title  The Seattle Times

UW women overwhelmed early as No. 2 UCLA clinches share of Big Ten title  The Seattle Times

What to watch on Day 14 of the Winter Olympics: Men’s hockey semifinals, U.S. curling history on the line and more  The New York Times

Los Angeles crews repair 400 streetlights in El Sereno and Lincoln Heights  CBS News

Hundreds of Ukrainian women and girls have reported sexual violence by Russian troops during the four-year war in Ukraine.

NORAD detects Russian planes off of Alaska, sends aircraft in response  Reuters

Reflecting on a great day in Seattle. Lots of great memories, but this might be my favorite. Thanks to JSN for being so kind to Jack and Katie.  facebook.com

United States' Chalk and Dolomite Market Poised for Steady Growth With 2.1% CAGR Through 2035  IndexBox

United States' Copper Sanitary Ware Market Poised for Steady Value Growth With 2.8% CAGR Through 2035  IndexBox

Structure fire in Montebello shuts down traffic, prompts evacuation of nearby apartment  NBC Los Angeles

S.F.’s iconic Phoenix Hotel will stay open under new owner, who promises to preserve music legacy  San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s rock ‘n’ roll hotel is staying open, new owner vows to keep music traditions alive  San Francisco Chronicle

S.F.’s rock ’n’ roll hotel is staying open, new owner vows to keep music traditions alive  San Francisco Chronicle

The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2026 Grants Program Freedom 250 Special Edition  U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand (.gov)

Caltech astrophysicist fatally shot on porch of his rural SoCal home, where he studied the stars  Los Angeles Times

University of Texas System Board of Regents approved rule allowing students to graduate without studying "unnecessarily controversial subjects."

How ‘The Pitt’ portrayed a rape kit exam sensitively with the help of experts  Los Angeles Times

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct after years of scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein ties and Virginia Giuffre allegations. Here is a look back at his life.

His representatives said Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis. The post Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53 appeared first on Boston.com.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continues with Phase 2 of the Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station in Rockville  Montgomery County Maryland (.gov)

The future is bright for Olympic gold medal winning U.S. women's hockey  ESPN

Update: Los Angeles County placed under a flood advisory Thursday afternoon triggered by persistent downpours  San Gabriel Valley Tribune

After a Super Bowl sex trafficking crackdown, NorCal authorities gear up for the World Cup  Los Angeles Times

Eric Dane, Dr. McSteamy of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ star, dies of ALS at 53  Los Angeles Times

Washington DC mayor declares Potomac sewage spill emergency, requests federal support  China Daily - Global Edition

On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) stated that “Iran is not in control of the skies, because of the Israeli strikes last year, anything above 10,000 feet, Iran really has no domain awareness and no ability The post Auchincloss: Now Is ‘Ideal’ Time to Get AUMF for Strikes to Hit Iran’s Nuclear, Ballistic Missile Program appeared first on Breitbart.

Why Irvine police are sounding the alarm on 'senior assassin,' a popular high school tradition  Los Angeles Times

Alaska Senate committee overhauls revenue bill to include sweeping changes to oil taxes  Anchorage Daily News

San Francisco 49ers strangely linked to $48 million running back to pair with Christian McCaffrey  Yahoo Sports

Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs  BBC