Live updates: Iran’s intelligence minister killed by Israel; U.S. unleashes bunker busters  NBC News

COVID probably killed 150,000 more people in its first two years than official U.S. tolls show  Scientific American

How is Lurie doing on mental health and homeless crises? These 7 charts tell the story  The San Francisco Standard

A free ‘Lunar Lantern Festival' in San Gabriel boasts art, food, and light  NBC Los Angeles

Opinion: Alaska’s elections work best when they are open, transparent and in our own hands  Anchorage Daily News

FIFA says it is working to ensure 2026 World Cup will be played as scheduled  NBC Los Angeles

San Francisco schools, leaders reel from Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations  The San Francisco Standard

Seattle area ranks No. 3 among U.S. metros in new study measuring AI growth around jobs, pay and more  GeekWire

Sarasota Ballet commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States this weekend with 'Stars and Stripes' ballet  WGCU

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

Celebrity Photos Updated Daily: Rebecca Gayheart, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse, Zendaya and More  People.com

NBA Expansion Mock Draft: Zion to Seattle, Herro to Vegas in early projection, plus how the process works  CBS Sports

Student who survived deadly Tesla Cybertruck crash in California sues automaker  CBS News

Mariners Updates: Latest on J.P. Crawford’s shoulder; Julio, Naylor back  Seattle Sports

Man seriously injured in CID domestic violence stabbing, woman arrested  KOMO

Comments to the US Treasury Department Regarding the CFIUS Known Investor Program and Foreign Investment Review Process  Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

U.S. eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war  PBS

Homeless man charged with attacking San Francisco mayor’s security detail arrested again days after release  Fox News

'Taste of Iceland' festival to bring Icelandic food, culture, music, to Seattle  KOMO

Photos show suspects police say stabbed convenience store worker during robbery in Fort Washington  FOX 5 DC

During the Mullin's confirmation hearing, Paul spoke about a 2017 incident in which he was assaulted in his front yard, accusing Mullin of later saying he "completely approved of the assault."

NYC Mayor Mamdani observed Ramadan publicly at a time when many politicians and activists on the right are voicing hostility and in some cases open bigotry toward American Muslims.

Gabbard says Iranian regime is "intact but largely degraded" at Senate hearing on threats to U.S.  CBS News

Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best — and who decides that? Arena, formerly LM Arena, has emerged as the de facto public leaderboard for frontier LLMs, influencing funding, launches, and PR cycles. In just seven months, the startup went from a UC Berkeley PhD research […]

Shakira on groundbreaking Rock Hall nomination: ‘A highlight of my life’  Los Angeles Times

Hollywood actress Niecy Nash shares her story on being caught in Mexico cartel chaos during a family vacation, including sneaking into hotels for food supplies.

Somni Review: The $1,000 Los Angeles Tasting Menu Restaurant You Can Feel Good About Going To  Eater Los Angeles

Department of Education celebrates one year of enforcing Trump's executive order keeping biological males out of women's sports, touting NCAA policy changes and university compliance.

Leonardo DiCaprio may have found the one. The Academy Award winning actor has largely lived the bachelor life across his 51 years — and when he’s off the market, it’s infamously with a young woman under 25 years old. But over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift as he’s finally broken that infamous [...] Read More... The post Leonardo DiCaprio Considering 'Serious' Future With Vittoria Ceretti -- Why She's 'Different' Than Other Girlfriends! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Cesar Chavez raped girls, fellow labor icon Dolores Huerta, newspaper investigation says  Los Angeles Times

Cesar Chavez abused girls, raped fellow labor icon Dolores Huerta, newspaper investigation says  Los Angeles Times

El Mexicano® Brand Returns as Sponsor of the Clásico Tapatío, Supporting Atlas FC in Los Angeles Match at BMO Stadium  Yahoo Finance Singapore

The Best Shoes at ‘The Drama’ Los Angeles Premiere: Zendaya, Kehlani and More  WWD

U.S. used new bunker-buster for the first time, announcing a strike against Iranian missile sites that threaten international shipping. The post ‘Deep Penetrator’: U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Threatening Oil Ships in Strait of Hormuz With Bunker Busters appeared first on Breitbart.

Border czar Tom Homan slams anti-ICE activists after Boston incident allegedly helped child rape suspect evade arrest, calling interference dangerous.

Xcel Energy named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for seventh consecutive year  Xcel Energy Newsroom

This is all so sad to hear about Britney Spears… Following her shocking DUI arrest earlier this month, a lot of things have been up in the air about the pop star. Is she okay? What happened to get her to this point? What’s going to go down at that May 4 court hearing? So [...] Read More... The post Britney Spears Longtime 'Private' Struggles & Loneliness Led To Her Inevitable Arrest, Says Source: 'Wasn't A Matter Of If, But When' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Taste Washington returns to Lumen Field for weekend of wine and culinary delights  KOMO

Funny Papers Again Column | King City Shows Good Leadership; Washington, D.C., Not So Much  The King City Rustler

Projection mapping is widely known as a lighting technique that overlays images onto buildings or objects to create visual effects. In fields such as extended reality (XR) and vision science, however, researchers have suggested that projection could go beyond simple overlays, potentially allowing the color, pattern, or even the perceived material properties of an object to appear as though they have physically changed.

Video shows accused terror suspect tackled after allegedly throwing homemade bomb at NYC protest outside Gracie Mansion. NYPD calls it ISIS-inspired.

University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey, 20, missing in Barcelona after visiting nightclub during spring break trip. Last seen 3 a.m. March 17.

Three teenage girls have filed a class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk's AI company xAI, alleging that its Grok image generator was used to create and distribute child sexual abuse material featuring their likenesses. The post 3 Teenage Girls File Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s xAI Claiming Grok Generated Deepfake Child Pornography appeared first on Breitbart.

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul confronted Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin during a confirmation hearing on Mullin's nomination for homeland security secretary.

National Legal Masters Conference at UC Law SF Highlights Growing Demand for Professionals with Legal Training  UC Law San Francisco

ideaForge receives its first purchase order in the United States for its drones to ensure Student Safety in a School district  sUAS News

Taylor Frankie Paul isn’t shying away from the spotlight right now — even amid disturbing reports of a domestic assault investigation! As we’ve been following, bombshell headlines surfaced this week claiming cameras dramatically stopped rolling on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after an altercation between exes Taylor and Dakota Mortensen, who’ve always had a [...] Read More... The post Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals Where She Stands With Dakota Mortensen Now Amid Domestic Assault Investigation: 'My Heart Hurts' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Portland has a wonky secret to building cheaper houses. Other cities are copying.  The Washington Post

Washington property manager reaches settlement over ‘luxury’ senior apartments  KOIN.com

Tommy Shelby's estranged son has taken control of the old gang and is making new and dangerous moves and alliances. Cillian Murphy stars in this gripping movie-length Peaky Blinders sequel.