The Norwegian Parliament's Arctic Delegation to Washington D.C.: "Never been this disappointed"  High North News

Judge Amir Ali said the Trump administration violated a court order about foreign aid and is ordering them to pay millions to nonprofits.

NCDOT Ferry Division hosts job fair in Washington ahead of summer season  WITN

The move represented an unprecedented seizing of control over coverage of the American presidency by any administration. The post The White House says it ‘will determine’ which news outlets cover Trump, rotating traditional ones appeared first on Boston.com.

Wisconsin Badgers claim victory in battle for Big Ten's true and only 'UW'  Badgers Wire

US and Ukraine Have Agreed on a Preliminary Economic Deal, Ukraine's Prime Minister Says  U.S. News & World Report

US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, sources say  Reuters

There’s no sure-fire approach to sales enablement, the process of providing a sales team with the resources it needs to close deals. Some teams are deficient on the prospecting side — that is, identifying and contacting potential customers. Others require help getting deals over the finish line. To meet these diverse wants, founders Matt Millen […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.

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National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy says investigations are ongoing into the near-miss between a Southwest airliner and a Flexjet in Chicago.

Officials in the state of New York are trying to figure out if work needs to be done on the Ponquogue Bridge after deteriorating concrete was found during a routine inspection last week.

President Donald Trump is holding the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. In attendance will be Elon Musk.

Ukraine outlines U.S. minerals deal, but touts no concrete security guarantees  Reuters

A slew of states are moving forward with agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to facilitate the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants.

Birdgetown Research has raised $19 million in a round co-led by Accel and Lightspeed to deploy AI agents for business decisions and M&A deals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The White House says the bruise seen on the back of President Donald Trump's hand as he met French President Emmanuel Macron is from shaking people's hands.

The $500 billion demanded by Trump no longer features in the draft, a Ukrainian official told ABC News

New SFMTA chief hopes to solve transit issues with ‘Midwest nice’ compromise. Will it work?  San Francisco Chronicle

Letters: Getting rid of free parking in Golden Gate Park creates many benefits for S.F.  San Francisco Chronicle

Los Angeles Dodgers GM Believes Busy Winter Will Prevent A Hangover  Forbes

A fraternity at Miami University in Ohio has been suspended after a student complained of "inhumane" hazing and undergoing abuse, according to a hazing incident report.

House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don't like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.

Basketball Recap: Washington County Takes Down Lakewood in a Playoff Battle  MaxPreps

Framework, the company that is better known for its modular, repairable laptops, just released its first desktop computer. It’s a small desktop PC that punches above its weight. The most interesting part is what’s inside the device. Framework is one of the first companies to use AMD’s recently announced Strix Halo architecture, also known as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

CWG Live updates: Still feeling like spring, with some showers possible tomorrow  The Washington Post

The Aaron Rodgers era in New York has come to a quick and abrupt end. But the veteran quarterback could be a good option for several NFL teams if he decides to return for a 21st season.

A White House press correspondent shared the findings of a report indicating that Trump has not only beaten his past record, but those of his predecessors in taking questions.

The town of West Boylston, Massachusetts has voted to fire its town administrator following a dispute over a Trump flag hanging in the gymnasium of the police station.

The Stellantis car giant—which includes Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep and Peugeot—on Wednesday reported a 70 percent fall in 2024 profits against the previous year because of troubles in North America.

Crowds gathered in Israel for the funeral procession of the Bibas family, a mother and two young sons killed while being held hostage in Gaza. The story of their killing has enraged Israelis, and Israeli government representatives were not invited to the funeral.

Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.

The energy giant said it would cut planned investments in clean energy and redirect spending toward fossil fuels.

Trump’s solicitor general pick already won big for him at Supreme Court  The Washington Post

A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% of children having their own tablet by the time they are 2 years old.

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores whether there is artificial intelligence bias involved with the iPhone's voice-to-text conversion in the message app.

A new poll from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation found nearly half of rural Americans do not believe they can find work at home.

A.I. is the other big change in the media landscape for kids and parents, the report from Common Sense Media finds.

How the Supreme Court of the United States and federal courts work and affect Texans  The Texas Tribune

Dense fog advisory issued for Los Angeles County until Wednesday morning  Los Angeles Daily News

US and Ukraine agree to terms on natural resources and reconstruction deal, Ukrainian official says  CNN

The country’s new leaders had billed a two-day “national dialogue” in Damascus as the start of a process to build an inclusive government. But some who attended came away disappointed.

Once Buzz Lightyear realized the boy's mom was translating for him using American Sign Language, he jumped right in and started signing too.

Woman admits scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family, sell Graceland  The Washington Post

Washington man allegedly sold 4,000 fentanyl pills in Hawaii  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

In movies like “The Last Showgirl,” a new kind of woman has emerged onscreen, our critic writes. That’s thanks to more of them being behind the camera, finally.

Prominent conservative activists with a presence online have appeared to wield extraordinary access to Elon Musk’s team, and the power to sway policy through it.

Lynn Dekleva, who recently took a senior role at the agency, once led an aggressive effort by industry to block regulations on formaldehyde.

Data exposed even briefly can live on in generative AI chatbots long after the data is made private. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Legendary college basketball coach Jim Boeheim complimented Duke star Cooper Flagg during a recent appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich."

President Donald Trump said he will cut federal funding from Maine’s public schools if bureaucrats defy his executive order and allow biological males to participate in girls’ and women’s sports.

Dallas interim police chief clarifies to the community about what the police department is doing in regards to immigration and ICE deportations.

These top foods and drinks could be keeping you awake at night and interfering with sleep, says Dan Gartenberg, PhD, a New York City sleep health advisor.

If the first civil rights movement was defined by three words—"We Shall Overcome"—then the second civil rights movement has been defined by three different words: "Black Lives Matter."

In the White House briefing room Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its latest steps to tighten its grip on the message it sends out and the news coverage it receives.

In polls and focus groups, Trump voters say they want the government to do something about big medical bills. It's a big change from 5 years ago, pollsters say, and may not be on Trump's agenda.

Borisov, who plays the hired henchman Igor in Anora, is the first Russian actor to be nominated for an Oscar in decades. The film has a total of six nominations, including for best picture.

Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.

The winner will be selected on Feb. 28. The post Enter to win tickets to see New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo appeared first on Boston.com.

Jose Garcia is running to raise funds for Massachusetts General Hospital, in memory of his friend. The post How a friend’s battle with melanoma led him to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

Historically black college in Washington makes its marks in the broadcast industry  VOA Africa

Lit From the Chocolate City: Ten Washington D.C Books That Aren’t About Politicians  Literary Hub

The advent of organic aqueous electrolytes represents an advancement in battery technology over the past decade. These additives have proven to be remarkably efficacious in modulating the solvation structure and establishing interfacial layers.

An innovative AI model has been developed to create dynamic lighting effects in portrait images and videos using only text input. This technology allows users to adjust colors easily with descriptive prompts, such as "warm, freshly cooked chicken" and "icy blue light," eliminating the need for complicated editing tools.

Ukraine reportedly agrees a critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.  CNBC

Ukraine reportedly agrees to critical rare minerals deal with the U.S.  CNBC

Kremlin says expert level talks between Russia and US are being prepared  Reuters

Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

Gospel superstar Marvin Sapp is going secular — if only for a few songs. His new mini-album is called "If I Were an R&B Singer."

Advocates of "risky recess" say fewer restrictions on what elementary school kids can do when they go out to play is good for a child's development. Some schools in Kansas are tying it out.

Alaska property crimes decline over long term, but violent crime rates remains 'exceptionally' high  Alaska Beacon

EPA tells White House to strike down landmark climate finding  The Washington Post

Washington Commanders general manager gives update on Sam Cosmi injury  Sports Illustrated

If firing CIA officers would prompt them to "risk treason" by spilling nation's secrets, they need to part with the agency, which is the thinking of Director John Ratcliffe.

Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks out against proposed resolution that condemns the Supreme Court's 2015 gay marriage ruling.

Planes arriving in Chicago and Washington, DC, Tuesday forced to abort landings to avoid other aircraft  WQOW TV News 18

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh truly lives by "faith, family, football," and he called it "inspiring" to see other NFL stars so open about doing the same.

"It seems like right now, any time we make a mistake, it's going to end up in the back of our net." The post Are the Bruins ready to sell? Tuesday’s loss should remove all doubt about the path forward. appeared first on Boston.com.

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem talks about the Trump administration's enforcement of a 73-year-old immigration law on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Plus, how microphones changed music.

Massachusetts parents are reportedly pulling their kids from school out of fear of being deported due to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Warehouse-style employee tracking tech has expanded into job after job. Now, as millions are called back to the workplace, it’s finally coming for the American office worker.

A350 crew ‘recognised’ low approach before San Francisco tower warning: Asiana  Flightglobal

"Island Boys" rapper Franky Venegas, also known by his stage name Kodiyakredd, was arrested during a traffic stop in Florida on gun and drug charges.

Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 14 people in the Birmingham, Alabama, area, including firefighter Jordan Melton, who died after a gunman targeted him at work in July 2023.

Hamas has agreed to return the bodies of more dead Israeli hostages with just days to go before the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

We asked our listeners to send us their most befuddling questions about the 2025 tax season. What if you can't pay your tax bill? How good is online tax software? Two tax attorneys weigh in.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 130 Ukrainian drones on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

Despite employers requiring their employees to complete yearly cybersecurity training courses, human-driven cybersecurity breaches still happen. The problem could even get substantially worse as generative AI increases the scale and personalization of social engineering campaigns. Anagram, formerly known as Cipher, is taking a new approach to employee cybersecurity training that the company hopes can keep […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047—a state bill regulating artificial intelligence technology—last year, Redwood Research CEO Buck Shlegeris was furious and flabbergasted at the governor's disregard of artificial intelligence's dangers.

Genea gets a court injunction after ransomware gang Termite claims to have leaked patient information © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Wowed by love Seahawks fans showed him, Raiders coach Pete Carroll keeping Seattle home  Tacoma News Tribune

Wisconsin vs Washington basketball score: Recap and highlights from Tuesday's game  Badgers Wire

Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding  The Washington Post

The current microelectronics manufacturing method is expensive, slow and energy and resource intensive.

Since its launch in 2018 as a ride-hailing service in Togo, Gozem has steadily expanded across French-speaking West Africa, integrating a wide range of services as it sought to become a super-app. The company now offers ride-hailing, commerce, vehicle financing, and digital banking across Togo, Benin, Gabon, and Cameroon. Now, in a bid to scale […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Young people contributed to the shift. “If you’re a young white male these days and you think of yourself as conservative, then being religious is a part of that.”

Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off  Pew Research Center

When scientists stimulated cells to produce a protein that helps “water bears” survive extreme environments, the tissue showed much less DNA damage after radiation treatment.