The U.S. housing crisis looms large. Could a Thai model help solve it?  University of California, Berkeley

Warbirds, Artillery Salutes Mark Annual George Washington Tribute at Nearby Forest Lawn Twenty minutes from Pasadena, vintage aircraft will roar overhead in the Missing Man formation while artillery and musket volleys echo across Forest Lawn-Hollywood  Facebook

Sheriff says no suspects in Nancy Guthrie case as search continues for missing 84-year-old Tucson woman, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie.

"Tsunami" of immigration detention cases strains U.S. Attorney's offices across America  CBS News

Billboards promoting ICE at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf during Super Bowl week removed after backlash  CBS News

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The Bezos-owned newspaper gutted its San Francisco bureau and coverage of tech — including journalists reporting on Amazon and Blue Origin

Washington Governor speaks with NBA Commissioner about return of Sonics  KOMO

EnCompass executes AI agent programs by backtracking and making multiple attempts, finding the best set of outputs generated by an LLM. It could help coders work with AI agents more efficiently.

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say  ABC News

Satellos Announces Launch of Public Offering in Canada and the United States and Filing of Application to List on Nasdaq  Yahoo Finance Singapore

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a deep learning algorithm that analyzes drone, camera, and sensor data to reveal unusual vehicle patterns that may indicate illicit activity, including the movement of nuclear materials. The work is published in the journal Future Transportation.

Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said. The post Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother is ‘still out there,’ sheriff says, but no suspects appeared first on Boston.com.

In Kyiv, dance parties on a frozen river keep spirits — and bodies — warm after Russian strikes shattered Ukraine's energy grid.

Washington’s Top 20: Where the state’s best football recruits are headed  Tacoma News Tribune

A Catholic school community in California is rallying after vandals caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, with faculty saying the loss goes beyond material harm.

Breeze Airways expands with new routes from Raleigh-Durham, Hartford, Columbus and other cities as personal finance report urges consumer caution about extra fees.

10 Things to Know if You’re Visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for Super Bowl LX This Weekend  KQED

In the search for Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement says they are investigating ransom notes that were sent to media.

Brandi Carlile is rooting for the Seattle Seahawks at this year's Super Bowl  foxnews.com

US, Mexico sketch a plan to keep trade flowing on minerals critical for digital industries  Mexico News Daily

The restrictions could affect people demonstrating this weekend outside Olympic events in northern Italy.

Man charged after boy fired gun in Anne Arundel County elementary school  NBC4 Washington

Dissecting the Washington Wizards’ deal with Dallas to deliver Anthony Davis to DC  WTOP

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday canceled a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while announcing major investments to support the auto industry's EV transition.

Trump endorses Prime Minister Viktor Orban for Hungary’s April election  Al Jazeera

Seahawks lineman Brandon Pili’s long, rewarding journey from Alaska to Super Bowl LX | Jim Seimas, Airing It Out  Santa Cruz Sentinel

Nearly half of all cancers could be prevented by eliminating three major risk factors, including tobacco, infections and alcohol, new research reveals.

Tens of thousands of New York City residents made calls reporting lack of heat and hot water in January, with several private and public housing tenants telling The New York Post they are stuck in unlivable conditions and blame Muslim socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani for failing to respond to the crisis. The post Tens of Thousands in NYC Without Heat, Tenants Slam Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared first on Breitbart.

The wrongful death suit claims the Massachusetts driver survived the crash but died from thermal injuries after being unable to escape. The post Lawsuit against Tesla reveals harrowing 911 call as driver trapped in burning car appeared first on Boston.com.

How to watch Ohio State vs. Washington women’s basketball: TV channel and streaming options for February 5  The New York Times

Washington Nationals claim former top prospect Ken Waldichuk off waivers  Yahoo Sports

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Viewpoint: What everyone's getting wrong about San Francisco's AI boom  The Business Journals

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.

President Donald Trump defends DNI Tulsi Gabbard's controversial presence at the FBI search of a Fulton County election facility, citing Attorney General Bondi's request.

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

An arctic blast exposed alleged waste in Biden's electric bus programs, and $8 billion in taxpayer funds face scrutiny over cold weather performance failures.

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

House GOP lawmakers are advancing a bill requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections, putting new pressure on the Senate, while Democrats object.

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

Nancy Guthrie’s blood found in home entryway after abduction; ransom deadline looms  Los Angeles Times

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

LAPD kills man allegedly holding gun near California Science Center, officials say  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.

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, held a "virtual meeting" on Wednesday in which they celebrated their countries' close bonds and vowed to expand "high-level exchanges," trade, and diplomacy. The post Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Proclaim ‘New Blueprint’ for Russia and China in Virtual Meeting appeared first on Breitbart.

He lost a pinkie trying to kill a man. From prison, he made things worse.  The Washington Post

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.

Broncos at Bogus: the work, fun and research that connects campus to the mountain  Boise State University

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