After launching automatically generated captions for videos last year, Google Drive is now launching searchable video transcripts. Google announced that starting Monday, Drive users can now view and search transcripts for their videos. The new feature gets rid of the need to upload a video’s audio to a transcription service like Otter. Transcripts will appear […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Anthropic is releasing a new frontier AI model called Claude 3.7 Sonnet, which the company designed to “think” about questions for as long as users want it to. Anthropic calls Claude 3.7 Sonnet the industry’s first “hybrid AI reasoning model,” because it’s a single model that can give both real-time answers and more considered, “thought-out” […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.

This Local Grocer Is Taking Over a Huge Ninth Avenue Location  Eater SF

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Alaska Governor: Trump Has ‘Rescued’ State’s Energy Industry  Daily Signal

Huard: A key trait for each position group in Seahawks’ new offense  Seattle Sports

WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS:APRIL/MAY 2025  Franklin County Free Press

FAFB commemorates EPA with Washington State University [Image 5 of 7]  DVIDS

FAFB commemorates EPA with Washington State University [Image 1 of 7]  DVIDS

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Current, former Washington secretary of state oppose bill proposing changes to initiative process  Centralia Chronicle

Enjoy Washington State Parks for free on these days this year  KIRO Seattle

DeepSeek has gone viral. Chinese AI lab DeepSeek broke into the mainstream consciousness this week after its chatbot app rose to the top of the Apple App Store charts (and Google Play, as well). DeepSeek’s AI models, which were trained using compute-efficient techniques, have led Wall Street analysts — and technologists — to question whether the U.S. can maintain its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses  Reuters

Wind gusts up to 55 mph: Wind advisory issued for western Washington  MyNorthwest

President Donald Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they will discuss the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.

Amid the most intensive Israeli operations in the area in decades, Palestinians fear entrenched displacement and a return to military control in some towns.

The leader of the party said she received the call after the party known as the AfD finished second in national elections, by far the best showing in its history.

Five of the dogs have already been adopted. The post A dozen dogs among 50 surrendered in S.C. are getting ready for adoption in Mass. appeared first on Boston.com.

Joshua Elmore Joins San Francisco Symphony as Principal Bassoon  Symphony

When three former PayPal employees, Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim, registered the domain www.youtube.com 20 years ago, they wanted to create an online dating site based around videos of users. In 2016, Chen told the SXSW conference: "We thought dating would be the obvious choice."

Seattle Mariners Outfielder Victor Robles Gets New Look to Match Teammates  Sports Illustrated

Europeans win in UN clash with US over rival Ukraine resolutions  Reuters

The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

Federal workers are getting widely mixed messaging regarding who to listen to: Elon Musk or their federal managers.

UFC Seattle athletic commission ‘didn’t complete the job correctly’ in controversial ending to Cejudo vs. Song  MMA Mania

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, announced the birth of a baby boy via surrogacy in a post to X over the weekend. Altman married software engineer Oliver Mulherin in 2024. The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Husband Welcome Baby Boy Born by Surrogacy appeared first on Breitbart.

American, Delta, Spirit, Qantas, Frontier and Alaska Airlines Face Multiple Cancellations and Delays at DFW Due to Misty Weather: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

The Australian government followed the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom in taking action against the Russian cybersecurity giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Chinese and Russian leaders reaffirmed their relationship in a video call on Monday, an apparent rebuff to the idea that the Trump administration could drive a wedge between them.

A closer look inside Vice President JD Vance's house in Washington, D.C.  Times Reporter

Following his party's victory in federal elections on Sunday, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, rejected overtures from President Donald Trump while calling for "independence" from the United States and accusing Washington of election interference. The post Likely German Chancellor Rejects Trump, Accuses U.S. of Russian-Style Election Interference, Calls for ‘Independence’ From America appeared first on Breitbart.

A Massachusetts police department chief has filed a complaint against a town administrator after he allegedly ordered the police chief to remove a Trump flag from a private gym.

The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.

Washington Wizards Reminded That Bottled Water In Hotel Room Isn’t Free  The Onion

Washington insider says Americans are returning to common sense under Trump admin.  WRGB

Mock Draft Monday | NFL.com's Gennaro Filice has Washington bolstering its OL at No. 29  Washington Commanders

Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump’s purge of “woke generals" and Pentagon officials, saying that the “status quo" at the Pentagon “hasn’t worked" and that it is “time for fresh blood."

Humanoid robots, which have a body structure that mirrors that of humans, could rapidly and effectively tackle a wide range of tasks in real-world settings. These robots and their underlying control algorithms have improved considerably in recent years. Many of them can now move faster, emulating various human-like movements.

Seattle less than two weeks from first 7 p.m. sunset of 2025  KING5.com

A whopping 62 percent of those surveyed in a fresh poll support President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies. The post Nolte: Survey Reveals Trump’s Mass Deportation Policy Has 62% Approval appeared first on Breitbart.

Fans across multiple generations found something to be (humorously) horrified by amid the Celtics' inability to recognize famous musicians. The post TD Garden crowd riveted by Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard’s lack of celebrity knowledge appeared first on Boston.com.

This Week: Bicycle Advisory Committee, Happy Hour, San Jose’s New Leaders  Streetsblog San Francisco

Brenden and Jacqui Brown announce Heirs Church after Hillsong San Francisco departure  Reach FM

President Trump wasted little time celebrating the cancellation of “obnoxious racist” Joy Reid’s MSNBC show, "The ReidOut." The post Nolte: Trump Celebrates Cancellation of ‘Obnoxious Racist’ Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show appeared first on Breitbart.

U.S. Trade Representative Seeks Public Comment on Reciprocal Tariffs  The National Law Review

Live updates: Cactus League continues as Cincinnati Reds host Los Angeles Dodgers  The Cincinnati Enquirer

Apple has announced plans to invest $500 billion in the United States over the next four years and hire 20,000 new workers, as the company seeks relief from President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods imported from China. The post Trump Tariff Win: Apple to Invest $500 Billion in U.S., Pledges to Create 20,000 Jobs appeared first on Breitbart.

Schimel campaign: Schimel meets voters in Sheboygan, Waukesha, Racine, Milwaukee, & Washington counties  WisPolitics.com

Six Northwood DECA students qualify to compete in San Francisco  Midland Daily News

Get better posture, fewer back aches, and an ergonomic desk setup, thanks to these top laptop stands, mats, and risers.

Look: San Francisco Giants Poke Fun at Aging Cy Young Winner’s Birthday  Sports Illustrated

SS United States met with rough seas, high winds as it voyages to its new home  6ABC Philadelphia

Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has said an "absolute priority" for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S. following comments by President Donald Trump.

San Francisco Welcomes Travel Industry Leaders as Booking Holdings Unveils Online Tourism Growth Strategies at Morgan Stanley Conference  Travel And Tour World

House and Senate Republicans are working to advance dueling versions of their budget reconciliation bills.

2026 TE Landen Miree visiting Washington twice as recruitment heats up  Huskies Wire

Recall alert: Chicken Caesar wraps in Washington State office vending machines  KHQ Right Now

A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order against the Department of Government Efficiency's access to personal information.

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?  The Washington Post

Live updates: Trump meets Macron as Europeans look to firm up ties  The Washington Post

New San Francisco mayor signals shift away from radical politics, cites New York's Bloomberg as model  Fox News

Seattle Mariners Skipper Praises Two Players on Roster Bubble After Big Game  Sports Illustrated

Seattle Mariners Bring Back Former Reliever Trevor Gott on Minor League Deal  Sports Illustrated

Ion Cutelaba: I'm open to Khalil Rountree rematch after submission win at UFC Seattle  MMA Junkie

The Los Angeles Dodgers coaches revealed which player they were inspired by when drawing up the game plan for Roki Sasaki  Marca English

U.S. votes against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war  The Washington Post

US halts plan to house migrants in tents at Guantanamo amid concerns over conditions  CNN

Dan Bongino has been chosen as the FBI's second-in-command, a job that doesn't need Senate confirmation. Here's what to know about the Secret Service agent-turned-conservative media personality.

Badly behaved artificial intelligence (AI) systems have a long history in science fiction. Way back in 1961, in the famous Astro Boy comics by Osamu Tezuka, a clone of a popular robot magician was reprogrammed into a super-powered thief. In the 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey," the shipboard computer HAL 9000 turns out to be more sinister than the astronauts on board think.

Roberta Flack, popular song stylist of the 1970s, dies at 88  The Washington Post

Today marks three years since Russia’s illegal, unprovoked, and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have heroically fought the war with grit and determination, but they have also, against the odds, innovated on and off the battlefield.  In addition to establishing a defense tech initiative called BRAVE1, the country has also hosted tech conferences like […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

With "Monster Hunter Wilds" pitting intrepid players against a menagerie of rampaging beasts on PC and consoles from Friday, the game's creators tell AFP they hope the 20-year-old franchise can still find new audiences.

Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow for ritual mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.

U.S. to vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russia for Ukraine war  The Washington Post

California’s upcoming digital town hall to convene community on Los Angeles fire recovery  StateScoop

Remarks at a UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine  United States Mission to the United Nations

Three "explosive devices" thrown at a Russian consulate in France on morning of the third anniversary of Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine.  The post Paris, Moscow Condemn Attack After Three ‘Explosive Devices’ Thrown at Russian Consulate on Ukraine War’s Anniversary appeared first on Breitbart.

Purdue researchers provide assistance to victims of Los Angeles wildfires  Inside INdiana Business

Emmy Russell, the granddaughter of Loretta Lynn, admitted it wasn't her idea to sing her grandma's iconic song, "Coal Miner's Daughter," during her time on "American Idol."

Brokers and agents navigate "chaotic" aftermath of Los Angeles wildfires  Insurance Business America

Washington Nationals Star Outfielder Has Ingredients To Continue Breaking Out  Sports Illustrated

Weather stays consistent for the start of the week, warmer temps ahead  Alaska's News Source

Roberta Flack passed away, according to the Associated Press. The Grammy award-winning musician was known for her song, "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face."

Violent crash in Los Angeles leaves tamale server in critical condition  KTLA Los Angeles

Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office Reminds of Carbon Monoxide Safety  Big Country News

Federal workers are getting widely mixed messaging regarding who to listen to: Elon Musk or their federal managers.

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being fired

Philip Shenon talks about the past seven popes, and how efforts to reform the Church with the Second Vatican Council led to power struggles and doctrinal debates that lasted for decades.

10 Powerful Ways To Celebrate Women’s History Month In Los Angeles  Secret Los Angeles

The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller.

TikTok, including its Chinese counterpart Douyin, in 2024 became the first non-game app to reach $6 billion in in-app purchase revenue in a year. According to a new report from app intelligence provider Sensor Tower, TikTok also generated a record high of $1.9 billion in gross in-app purchase (IAP) revenue in the fourth quarter of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

More than $236 billion in improper payments were disbursed by the feds in 2023, and Pennsylvania Rep. Dan Meuser has a bill he hopes will stop that.

One of the last RadioShacks is inside a literal shack in remote Alaska  substack.com

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Tracking measles cases in the United States | Health | phillytrib.com  The Philadelphia Tribune

Former Seattle Mariners Star Earns College Student $10,000 with Half-Court Shot  Sports Illustrated