Restaurants looking for new ways to engage and inform customers may benefit from incorporating augmented reality (AR) technology into their menus, according to new research from Washington State University. The study, published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management, finds that AR menus can significantly increase customers' interest in visiting a restaurant and may result in more positive word-of-mouth marketing, when compared to printed or QR-code menus.

Iran reports progress in nuclear talks with the United States in Geneva  Qazinform

Leaders from Caucasus and Central Asia converge on Washington for Board of Peace gathering  Eurasianet

Irish rockers U2 have released a short album on Ash Wednesday with a track celebrating radical anti-ICE activist Renee Good and ripping Trump supporters. The post U2 Attacks MAGA as ‘People of the Lie’ in Renee Good Protest Song ‘American Obituary’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC Remains the Capital’s Only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel  Four Seasons Press Room

Latest Trump news: Iran negotiations face uncertainty as Ukraine talks end  CNN

After nearly two weeks and more than 100 hours of work, their backyard masterpiece drew 40 million views — before two men took a sledgehammer to it. The post Southie roommates built a massive igloo that went viral on social media. Then the vandals showed up. appeared first on Boston.com.

SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users.  Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek for concerts at these participating venues, allowing for a streamlined purchase process. Currently, the integration is available for […]

CWG Live: Mild afternoons with some rain late Thursday into Friday; Sunday snow?  The Washington Post

Rep. Jasmine Crockett responded Tuesday to CBS allegedly pulling Stephen Colbert's interview with Texas Senate rival James Talarico over FCC equal time concerns.

Mastodon is looking to grow its open source, decentralized social network with new features aimed at creators.

The partnership will see the two companies exploring how World Labs’ models can work alongside Autodesk’s tools, and vice versa, starting with a focus on entertainment use cases.

US says that it will review Moderna flu vaccine it previously declined  Al Jazeera

The LA restaurant influencer whose 'scam' videos are dividing the city  SFGATE

Michael Black described how he tackled a gunman during a fatal shooting at a Pawtucket, Rhode Island, high school hockey game.

Delta flight makes emergency landing due to an allegedly unruly traveler on a flight from Houston to Atlanta, forcing the aircraft to return after takeoff.

Federal officials criticized Connecticut's sanctuary policies after an alleged child predator was released despite an ICE detainer request in controversial case.

U.S. Senate candidate Buddy Carter accused Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democrats of having "Georgians' blood on their hands" after teacher allegedly killed by illegal immigrant.

San Francisco 49ers to destroy the NFL travel record with historic Australia and Mexico games  MARCA

Fire crews responding after crane crashes into power pole in Queen Anne  KING5.com

Advances in ultrasound—the same imaging technology that uses sound waves to allow doctors to monitor babies in utero—are being applied by engineers at the University of California San Diego to make railroad track inspection more effective. Ensuring the safety of the vast 140,000-mile network of existing rail infrastructure in the United States is critical, especially as that figure grows with the addition of new high-speed passenger rail lines.

A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.

Optics and fealty: Trump's Board of Peace wants proximity to Washington's power  Haaretz

Airbnb offering $750 to attract new hosts during World Cup in Seattle this summer  GeekWire

Ukrainian forces exploit Russian communication disruptions to mount successful counteroffensive east of Zaporizhzhia, pushing back enemy advances.

United States: Reminder – Effective March 1, Premium Processing Fees Increase  Fragomen

Trump administration sued over renewed oil, gas development push in Alaska reserve  The Hill

Trump wants his Board of Peace to solve world conflicts. It still has a lot of work to do in Gaza  The Washington Post

Fox News Digital maintained its dominance in key metrics across all news brands during the month of January 2026, besting The New York Times and CNN in multiplatform minutes and views.

Anthropic is one of the world's most powerful AI firms. New Yorker writer Gideon Lewis-Kraus explains how they're trying to make chatbot Claude more ethical, and the implications of AI's widening use.

Millionaire philanthropist shot dead at upscale assisted living facility in Washington D.C. suburb. Robert Fuller Jr., 87, found with severe head trauma.

Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.

Man who threatened deputies with knife shot to death, Washington Co., Va. authorities say  WCYB

Democratic megadonor John Morgan argues the party has split into "socialist" and "Bill Clinton Democrats," criticizing AOC's political appeal to voters.

Kennedy heir slams new Hulu series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette as "grotesque" money grab, while producers defend their portrayal.

United States vs. Sweden prediction, pick for Winter Olympics Men's Hockey on Wednesday 2/18/26  DraftKings Network

Foo Fighters, Wes Anderson films and a Dudamel sendoff top the Hollywood Bowl’s 2026 lineup  Time Out Worldwide

Nancy Guthrie‘s kidnappers had a motive when it came to her abduction, per Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. In a new interview with NBC‘s Liz Kreutz on The Today Show, as the search for Savannah Guthrie‘s mom continues into its third week, the sheriff said this wasn’t just some random kidnapping for ransom — he [...] Read More... The post Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Sheriff Says Kidnapper Had A 'Target' & 'Made It Tough' On Investigators appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Crikey, that was awkward. A trainwreck live segment from the Winter Olympics to an Australian television network sparked equal measures of confusion and concern for the reporter involved Wednesday after it went to air. The post Video: Slurring Aussie TV Journo in Trainwreck Live Report from Winter Olympics appeared first on Breitbart.

‘Pretty incredible': Ogden, Schumacher win historic team sprint silver for the U.S.  NBC Bay Area

In South Africa, as taps run dry in Johannesburg, Africa's richest city, a tone deaf remark by a senior politician there unleashes fury.

PRIORITY: Why the Jacksonville Jaguars Must LOCK IN Parker Washington for Future Success  thv11.com

Turmoil at US constitution museum as leader exits ahead of 250th anniversary  The Guardian

Climate activists sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over an effort to roll back

Live updates: U.S. and Iran end nuclear talks; Pritzker to take aim at data centers  NBC News

Another storm arrives in Southern California, bringing fierce wind, rain and heavy snow  Los Angeles Times

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.

As Ramadan begins, traditional lanterns called fawanees brighten Cairo. They have become a symbol of Ramadan and are an almost-mandatory home decoration for the holy month in Egypt.

Kana, a new AI marketing startup from the founders of Rapt and Krux, has raised $15 million to build customizable, agent-based marketing tools.

Michael Black told his wife to run then lunged for the transgender shooter's gun at Dennis M. Lynch arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Monday afternoon. The post Hero Who Grabbed Trans Shooter’s Gun at Hockey Rink Recounts Deadly Last Moments appeared first on Breitbart.

The latest round of talks ended with no indication of progress, but negotiators are bargaining over who will control land in eastern Ukraine if they reach a settlement.

Commentary: RFK Jr.'s attacks on vaccines could undermine American science for generations  Los Angeles Times

Bay Area gets brief break before next storm. Here’s how long — and what may be coming this weekend  San Francisco Chronicle

There's a Chance the Vikings Are San Francisco's Opponent in Mexico City  Sports Illustrated

What to know about the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival at Seattle Convention Center  KING5.com

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] A high school secretary in Indiana is under arrest after cops claim she had sex with a 17-year-old student at least five times — and she was also allegedly caught having sex with a separate student by her husband, who then reportedly attacked her. Seriously! So, Alicia Hughes (pictured above, in her mugshot) [...] Read More... The post Ick! High School Secretary Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse After Husband Catches Her In Bed With Student! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

WSU turfgrass professor and area farmer make national ‘Ask This Old House’ appearance  WSU Insider

'Today, 96% of the world's nuclear weapons are held by states with authoritarian leaders'  Le Monde.fr

The partnership will see the two companies exploring how World Labs’ models can work alongside Autodesk’s tools, and vice versa, starting with a focus on entertainment use cases.

Following recent columns about ways to create more living space (additions, basement remodels etc.), I wanted to explore a topic that’s receiving a lot of attention lately: ADUs, or accessory dwelling units. In 2024, Massachusetts unveiled a program to allow for accessory dwelling units to be constructed on residential properties that are zoned for single-family […] The post Ask the Remodeler: ABCs of ADUs — The basics of building an accessory dwelling unit in Massachusetts appeared first on Boston.com.

Live storm updates: Trees down after thunderstorms move through Bay Area  ABC7 San Francisco

Stephen Colbert slammed CBS after the network denied blocking his interview with James Talarico from airing, before crumpling up the statement and throwing it out during the show.

American alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin won the gold medal in the women's slalom event at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday in Italy.

A US official says a seismic station in Kazakhstan collected evidence of an alleged China nuclear test at Lop Nur in June 2020.

Los Angeles Chargers 2025 NFL Draft Class Grades: Standouts and Sleepers  Sports Illustrated

How an aging California is turning to senior centers for romance, community and health  CalMatters

The recent arrest of a cartel figure in Jalisco has been linked to several extortion cases and arsons in the border city of Tijuana, Mexican authorities revealed. The post Mexico: Extortions in Tijuana Linked to Terrorist Group Cartel Jalisco New Generation appeared first on Breitbart.

Police arrested an 18-year-old Georgia man accused of rushing toward the Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Investigators are working to determine his motive.

Trump’s Board of Peace meets: Who’s in, who’s out, what’s on the agenda?  Al Jazeera

'A noticeable resurgence': East Bay housing market perks up to start 2026  The Business Journals

Nashville teacher allegedly faced termination threats after refusing to read same-sex marriage book to first-graders, citing religious beliefs.

Most beautiful colleges in the US? This campus in Washington state made the list  Tacoma News Tribune

This Day in History: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published in the United States  KCTV

The new lineup includes 30-billion and 105-billion parameter models; a text-to-speech model; a speech-to-text model; and a vision model to parse documents.

The new lineup includes 30-billion- and 105-billion-parameter models; a text-to-speech model; a speech-to-text model; and a vision model to parse documents.

Annie, wake up screens at the 2026 United States Super 8 Film + Digital Video Festival on Sunday, February 22!  NewJerseyStage.com

The trans suspect who opened fire at a Rhode Island ice rink killed his ex-wife and adult son, authorities said, as his daughter alleged a “vendetta."

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges United States not to blockade Cuba  The Journal Gazette

Sweden vs. United States Prediction, Odds for Men’s Olympic Hockey Quarterfinals  Sports Illustrated

The company previously known as Anchor Distilling to close San Francisco distillery  San Francisco Chronicle

I share my brother Christian's tragic murder story because America must confront its growing violent crime crisis. The Caldwell Institute for Public Safety is one way we hope to help.

"Running the Boston Marathon would be an incredible honor, but running it for my dad, my family, and this cause would make it unforgettable!" The post This music teacher is running the Boston Marathon for Parkinson’s research appeared first on Boston.com.

Where River Ryan and Gavin Stone figure in the Dodgers’ crowded pitching plans  Los Angeles Times

"Not fair" that President Trump more often calls on Ukraine to compromise than Russia, President Zelensky said amid "difficult" talks. The post Trump’s Approach to Negotiations ‘Not Fair’, Says Zelensky, as Talks End in Switzerland appeared first on Breitbart.

Figure skater Alyssa Liu and her father were allegedly targeted by Chinese spies before the 2022 Beijing Olympics due to his involvement in Tiananmen Square protests.

Comparison of Adverse Events Associated With Six Common Antibiotics in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections Using the United States Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System  Cureus

McMaster to attend National Governors Association meetings in Washington  WCBD News 2

FAA regulations forced an American Airlines flight to be delayed for departure due to missing "no smoking" signs. An aviation expert explained why airlines must comply.

Former body positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano described to The New York Times how she went from "championing" the community to becoming a "pariah."

How a trip to Monet’s garden inspired Takashi Murakami’s new show in L.A.  Los Angeles Times

After a night of fierce winds and rain, another storm heads for Southern California  Los Angeles Times

Citing fire risk, L.A. city may get more power to remove hillside homeless encampments  Los Angeles Times

Review: Jefferson Mays’ complex portrayal of Salieri ignites new revival of 'Amadeus' at Pasadena Playhouse  Los Angeles Times

‘Sentimental Value’ isn’t a critique of Netflix. ‘It’s an encouragement’  Los Angeles Times

Forget the gowns. Menswear takes center stage in this year’s Oscar race  Los Angeles Times

Celebrity Photos Updated Daily: Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and More  People.com

Los Angeles County placed under a flood watch until Wednesday morning triggered by significant downpours  Los Angeles Daily News

Update: Anticipate damaging winds with thunderstorms in Los Angeles County Wednesday — winds gusting up to 60 mph  Pasadena Star News

Los Angeles County placed under a wind advisory until Wednesday morning — gusts may reach 50 mph  Los Angeles Daily News