Watchdog group asks Washington high court to reexamine public record exemptions  Courthouse News Service

LA wildfires caused up to $53.8 billion in property damage, new report says  NBC Los Angeles

Sources: S.F. gun violence activist is Daniel Lurie’s choice to replace ousted police commissioner  San Francisco Chronicle

Martin Marty, one of the foremost interpreters of religion in American public life, died on Tuesday. He was 97 years old.

The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in concerned about their well-being.

On Feb. 28, 2023, a passenger train and freight train collided, leaving 57 dead. New evidence suggests many may not have been killed by the crash itself, but by a fire that followed.

All of them died from acute pulmonary edemas — a buildup of fluid in the lungs — though it remains unclear what caused that fluid. The post New details emerge in deaths of 3 Revere women found dead in Belize appeared first on Boston.com.

Elon Musk claims he mistakenly fired Ebola prevention workers, then quickly fixed the error. But Ebola programs are still in tatters, along with other livesaving efforts like AIDS treatments for children.

Meta has fired “roughly” 20 employees for leaking confidential information, The Verge reports. “We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent,” Meta told the publication. “We recently conducted an investigation that resulted in roughly 20 employees […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Unexploded World War I mortars found at construction site, Washington police say  Tacoma News Tribune

Dog undergoes emergency surgery after eating 40+ foreign objects including socks, hair ties  NBC Los Angeles

WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud spoke this week in defense of DEI after President Donald Trump ordered the elimination of several government DEI programs.

Saxophonist Isaiah Collier'sThe Story of 400 Years is a sweeping suite that traces Black American history from the Middle Passage to today, and the personal and historical moments that shaped it.

San Francisco drug markets: More than 80 people arrested in large-scale overnight raid  San Francisco Chronicle

The Tate brothers have been allowed to leave Romania, where they were charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal group to sexually exploit women. They arrived in Florida on Thursday.

Tennesee's ban on drag shows in public spaces where children are present will remain in effect as SCOTUS refused to hear a challenge to the law this week.

Another little-known phone monitoring outfit has quietly amassed half a million customers, whose email addresses are now in Have I Been Pwned. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

A Barrow County Sheriff's deputy, along with a Winder Police officer in Georgia, rescued the baby trapped in a burning apartment.

Local film experts recommend pairings for the Oscars contenders. The post 10 movies to watch if you liked these Academy Award Best Picture nominees appeared first on Boston.com.

A transgender individual has been arrested after allegedly planting explosives at a Colorado Tesla dealership as instances of violence and vandalism carried out at other Tesla locations surge. The post Police: Transgender Suspect Planted Explosives at Colorado Tesla Dealership appeared first on Breitbart.

Service members and recruits who are diagnosed with or treated for gender dysphoria are to be separated from the U.S. military in accordance with an executive order issued a month ago by President Trump.

Big rig crash on Highway 101 near South San Francisco causes fuel spill, Caltrain delays  CBS San Francisco

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron and Bronny James Address Allegations in Car Crash Lawsuit  Sports Illustrated

As the spouse of a two-time Oscar winner, she avoided interviews and stayed off social media. But in private, she typed up Mr. Hackman’s novels and helped edit them.

NHL Trade Deadline Needs: Winnipeg Jets And Los Angeles Kings  Yahoo Sports

A bipartisan tag team is leading on a measure to safeguard American food production from lingering cyber threats amid enduring global tensions.

In the new season of The White Lotus, Rothwell reprises her role of spa manager Belinda, a woman "on the precipice of change" as she straddles the line between guest and staffer.

Who made the cut for Team Washington girls basketball for upcoming 2025 Northwest Shootout  Sports Illustrated

The two leaders held a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.

A federal judge in San Francisco hears arguments in a case challenging the Trump administration's firings of thousands of probationary employees — those in their first year or so on the job.

Databricks eyes massive new office in San Francisco's Financial District  The Business Journals

The Trump administration is expanding its immigration detention capacity, reopening a 1,000-bed detention center in New Jersey and adding beds at other privately owned facilities around the country.

Washington Mystics announce multiple home game relocations for upcoming WNBA season  WJLA

Trump tariffs set to hit Texas’ biggest trading partners beginning next week  The Texas Tribune

Rebuilding Los Angeles, and other urban transformation stories to read this month  World Economic Forum

Viking Swim Club dominates at 2025 Alaska Age Group Championships  Petersburg Pilot

Waymo is logging more than 200,000 paid robotaxi rides every week, according to Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, who shared the stat about the tech giant’s subsidiary on X. Waymo commercially operates robotaxis in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix. The 200,000-weekly trips milestone is notable for a company that was providing only 10,000 rides a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter brings you trending stories on family, travel, food, neighbors helping neighbors, pets, autos, military veterans, heroes, faith and American values.

The sheriff’s office in Santa Fe County, N.M., is investigating after the actor Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were found dead inside their home.

US Judge in San Francisco Will Hear Union Request to Halt Trump Mass Firings  KQED

San Francisco mayor says city workers must return to office 4 days a week  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy published an open letter on Thursday outlining the platform’s plans for 2025, which include upcoming features, updates to the mobile experience, as well as a significant change to its monetization policy.   Of note, Clancy revealed that Twitch is opening up subscriptions and “Bits,” the virtual items that viewers buy to cheer […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

PGA Tour player Jake Knapp joined an elite company on Thursday, shooting a 59 at the first round of the Cognizant Classic on Thursday.

The ongoing litigation continues after last week's sale of The Herb Chambers Companies and nearly all of its dealerships in New England for $1.34 billion. The post Herb Chambers fights class action lawsuit over unpaid overtime and wages appeared first on Boston.com.

Hundreds of supporters gathered outside of the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday as ousted USAID workers cleared out their desks.

President Donald Trump said Thursday the rare-earth minerals agreement would benefit both the U.S. and Ukraine and would provide resources that "we need for our country."

Experts cite legal gaps in Trump's minerals deal with Ukraine  Reuters

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The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans

'Of America and for America' — what Jeff Bezos wants to see in The Washington Post  Deseret News

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Launches 10th Annual Make March Matter® Fundraising Campaign  Business Wire

In a meeting with the British Prime Minister, Trump said reaching a peace deal would be the "difficult part." He said security would be made easier by a U.S. deal with Ukraine on critical minerals.

USC, JuJu Watkins vs. UCLA: Where to watch, tip time, TV channel, live stream for Battle for Los Angeles  CBS Sports

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie directed city employees in a memo on Tuesday to return to the office at least four days a week to improve government efficiency.

Mayor Lurie: San Francisco saw its safest Chinese New Year Parade weekend since 2017  ABC7 Bay Area

This U.S. State Is Melting Fast, & You Can Literally See It Happening  TheTravel

The night before Miranda McKeon marked three years cancer-free, her dad Paul insisted they go to Trader Joe's to get ice cream. Once they got there, however, he didn't take her to the ice cream aisle.

United States Attorney`s Office holding press conference in Little Rock  KARK

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather visited Fox Business on Wednesday. He lavished praise on President Trump, calling him the "Greatest president we've ever had." The post WATCH: Floyd Mayweather Praises Trump: ‘Best President We Ever Had!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

USAID workers clear their desks in Trump’s final push to dismantle the agency  The Associated Press

Trump dodges plea from Britain's Starmer for Ukraine security guarantees  Reuters

Jeff Bezos applauded for reining in 'absurd lunacy' of Washington Post opinion pages  Fox News

Cities with the most expensive homes in the San Francisco metro area  KION

How gas prices have changed in San Francisco in the last week  KION

The U.S. has unfrozen millions in security assistance for Taiwan, with an eye toward China.

Fluidic elastomer actuators (FEAs) are pressurized tubes or membranes that can be easily rearranged into complex mechanical devices. They have gained significant attention for their lightweight, flexible nature, making them ideal for robotics and biomedical devices.

'Weird Al' Yankovic, Margaret Cho, Bob the Drag Queen Lead 'Let's Get L.Aid' Wildfire Benefit Concert  Rolling Stone

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Washington County Farmland Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program / 2025 Press Releases / Press Releases / News & Events / Home  Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to bar Andrew and Tristan Tate from the Sunshine State, he told reporters Thursday. The post Ron DeSantis Looking to Block Andrew Tate and Brother: ‘Florida Is Not a Place Where You’re Welcome’ appeared first on Breitbart.

The Senate has advanced the nomination of former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of education for a final round of voting.

San Francisco Giants Skipper Explains What Team's Identity Will Be This Season  Sports Illustrated

9 Los Angeles Restaurant and Bar Closings to Know, February 2025  Eater LA

Sabrina Carpenter adds three November shows at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles  Los Angeles Daily News

Fishing boat lost near Southeast Alaska's Prince of Wales Island  Alaska Public Media News

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's claim about more plane crashes under President Trump than any other president is contradicted by official data from the Department of Transportation.

Music Venue Zone program supports reliable parking & loading for musicians & venues in Seattle – apply today  seattle.gov

The two leaders held a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Researchers have discovered a new technique for improving the electrodes that convert seawater into potable water using oxygen. The findings were reported in Nature Communications. The research was led by Yusuke Yamauchi at Nagoya University, Japan in collaboration with Xingtao Xu at Zhejiang Ocean University,

Trump’s executive order signings seem to be carefully choreographed  The Washington Post

Ferguson outlines plan for nearly $4B in cuts to Washington state budget  Washington State Standard

Washington Capitals vs. St. Louis Blues: How to watch Alex Ovechkin get closer to breaking an NHL record tonight  Yahoo Sports

Until now, old clothes have mainly been incinerated. Using adapted processes from paper production, it is possible to recover the cellulose fibers from used clothing and use them to produce cardboard and other packaging materials.

President Trump is hosting United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on Thursday for discussions focused on the Russia-Ukraine war.

San Francisco Jazz Festival 2025 to host 35 concerts and street market  San Francisco Chronicle

Randy Arozarena taking mentorship role with Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes  The Seattle Times

How mentoring a buzzy prospect is helping Randy Arozarena settle in with Mariners  The Seattle Times

Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust Director Anne Bayefsky submitted a video statement to the U.N. Human Rights Council, which was cut off after a few seconds.

Juneau administration begin negotiations to relocate City Hall to Alaska Permanent Fund building  KTOO

The brewing fight over proposed changes to Maryland’s education plan  The Washington Post

San Francisco Jazz Festival will have a very different look in 2025  The Mercury News

Has Your Walgreens in San Francisco Closed? Here's Where Your Prescriptions Will Go  KQED

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich informed his team Thursday he will not be returning this season as he recovers from a November stroke.

Los Angeles hospital seeking identity of unconscious patient  KTLA Los Angeles

Figure is planning to bring its humanoids into the home sooner than expected. CEO Brett Adcock confirmed on Thursday that the Bay Area robotics startup will begin “alpha testing” its Figure 02 robot in the home setting, starting later in 2025. The executive says the accelerated timeline is a product of the company’s “generalist” Vision-Language-Action […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The U.S. Department of Education launched an online portal allowing parents to report what’s been going on in classrooms, the latest move of the Trump administration's crackdown on DEI.

A Washington high school basketball player is fighting back against threats and allegations of discrimination after she refused to play against a transgender opponent.

Elon Musk said USAID's "Ebola prevention" was "accidentally canceled" but "immediately" restored. Health specialists following the current outbreak in Uganda raise doubts about the restoration.

TikTok is preparing to sunset its creator marketplace in favor of a new, more expanded experience, the company has informed businesses and creators via email. The online platform, which connects brands with creators for collaborating on ads and other sponsorships, will stop allowing creator invitations or the creation of new campaigns as of Saturday the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Quanta, founded by a former Affirm engineer, sells an AI-powered accounting platform to software companies. It has raised a seed round led by Accel. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.