Alaska plans long ice roads in Northwest Alaska to allow airport construction at remote town  Alaska Beacon

Possibility of US ever selling Australia nuclear submarines is increasingly remote, Aukus critics say  The Guardian

People in This San Francisco Suburb Would Like the Earth to Just Stop Shaking, Please  The New York Times

The More than European Food and Drinks, Savoring Stories campaign expands its footprint in the United States as it wraps up its second year with a deeper understanding of European food culture among consumers and professionals  PR Newswire

Ten years of fentanyl: How the deadly drug still has San Francisco in its grip  The San Francisco Standard

Remote work transformed King County, but not evenly, census data shows  The Seattle Times

The former Patriots and Seahawks player — now teaching sports media at Bryant University — is working with his students to produce three radio shows live from Radio Show. The post Christian Fauria guides his Bryant College sports media students on a Super Bowl field trip to Radio Row appeared first on Boston.com.

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

“I think K’Lavon — and those who really know where he's come from — this is probably the least amount of adversity he's ever had to come through, personally." The post Amid setbacks and tragedy, K’Lavon Chaisson’s road has led him to Super Bowl LX appeared first on Boston.com.

United States vs. Czechia FREE STREAM today: How to watch Olympics women’s hockey | Laila Edwards  Cleveland.com

How the Cleveland Cavaliers Crushed the Los Angeles Clippers on Wedensday  Sports Illustrated

San Francisco executives expect to ride optimism to acquisitions, hiring and new offices, annual KPMG survey finds  The Business Journals

Europe distrusts — but depends on — America. Can it afford to walk away?  CNN

United States vs. Czech Republic live updates: Winter Olympics 2026 women’s hockey news, predictions and latest  The New York Times

Major ICE, grocery store closure and other bills that survived WA Leg cutoff  The Olympian

A year since the Affordable Home Act allowed accessory dwelling units to be built across the state, some homeowners are wondering if buyers will want their ADUs when they sell. The post ADUs bring income and options for Mass. homeowners, but resale value isn’t yet clear appeared first on Boston.com.

Alysa Liu and Sakamoto Kaori lead USA and Japan into figure skating team event at Winter Olympics 2026: All skaters competing  Milano Cortina 2026

Opinion | Inside one of the ‘darkest days in the history’ of The Washington Post  Poynter

The company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million users three months earlier.

The event also honored actress Catherine O'Hara, celebrating her iconic role in “Best in Show.”

For district parents like me, an SFUSD teacher strike would be inexcusable  San Francisco Chronicle

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

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

Super Bowl 2026: Aden Durde's incredible journey with Seattle Seahawks to NFL's showpiece game  BBC

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

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

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

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

Where to watch USA vs. Czechia Olympic women’s hockey livestream today  MLive.com

Before its transformation, Retta described the house as a “mishmosh hodgepodge color-block animal sanctuary.” The post Before and after: In New England, the ‘Ugliest House in America’ gets a makeover appeared first on Boston.com.

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.

Before its transformation, Retta described the house as a “mishmosh hodgepodge color-block animal sanctuary.” The post Before and after: In New England, the ‘Ugliest House in America’ gets a makeover appeared first on Boston.com.

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.

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

Sen. Jim Banks is urging key Trump administration agencies to recoup what he believes could be billions in benefits paid out to immigrants on the American taxpayer’s dime.

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.

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

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

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

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

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  cbsnews.com

For the first time in decades, the U.S. and Russia have no limits on nuclear weapons  NPR

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

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

2026 Winter Olympics gold medal odds: 5 factors that will shape medal table  The New York Times

Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.

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

On Highway 127, I discovered the breathtaking wonders of going the long way  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)

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 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

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

'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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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