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

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 $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

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.

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 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.

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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

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.

As President Trump holds his first meeting with Cabinet secretaries Wednesday and Elon Musk expected to attend, there's conflicting messaging over who's in charge of some government decision-making.

NPR speaks with the Brookings Institution's Elaine Kamarck about her effort to reduce the size of the federal workforce during the 1990s and how it contrasts to Elon Musk's efforts today.

Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The church has encouraged worshippers around the world to pray for his health.

One rural Iowa hospital is trying to remotely connect its patients with more specialists from around the state. But cuts to federal funds might disrupt efforts like that.

One rural Iowa hospital is trying to remotely connect its patients with more specialists from around the state. But cuts to federal funds might disrupt efforts like that.

A company that planned to make undersea cables for the offshore wind industry has canceled plans to build a factory in Massachusetts. Somerset officials say it would have been a big economic boost.

Northeast Michigan held one of the shortest fishing seasons ever — 17 minutes. Hundreds of people gathered and raced against the clock in an effort to catch a lake sturgeon, or "dinosaur" fish.

Trump FBI Director Kash Patel's confirmation was the result of a significant and long-term effort to get senators' support.

Some analysts believe that President Donald Trump was right to cut aid to Africa and that increased trade with the continent will fill "the plates of hungry kids at the end of the day."

NASCAR star William Byron talked to Fox News Digital about President Donald Trump's visit to the Daytona 500. Byron won this year's race.

A Delta Air Lines passenger says that flyers were asked to give up their seats in exchange for cash in the form of gift cards after a plane switch. Social media users react.

Kathie Lee Gifford has known President Donald Trump for decades and she has faith in his ability to be successful during his second term in office.

Jason Knauf's allegations of Meghan Markle's bullying came to light in 2021, days before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey aired.

Former Boston City Council candidate Catherine Vitale slammed Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu's pushback against border czar Tom Homan's efforts to enforce Trump's border policies.

Partnership to introduce electric foiling ferries for operation in Washington's Puget Sound  Baird Maritime

The bodies of four Israeli hostages are to be returned late Wednesday and more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during the last week of the current Gaza ceasefire deal.

New York persisted with a plan to build flagship dispensaries for people the state once prosecuted for weed offenses, even as it failed to meet its goals.

Luka Doncic's First Game Against Dallas Mavericks Since Trade - Los Angeles Lakers Take the Win Despite Kyrie Irving's Phenomenal Performance  MSN

“I think it might be time to give the planet to the apes, because we’re finished,” Kimmel said on Tuesday.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a new website to assist federal workers who have experienced job dislocation as a result of DOGE.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors votes to remove police commission vice president  CBS News

San Francisco School Board approves preliminary layoff notices  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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.

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.

Trump proposes selling $5 million ‘gold cards’ to wealthy immigrants  The Washington Post

Munich Re sees $1.3 billion in claims from Los Angeles fires  Reuters

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

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.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday for a case involving a woman who claims she was unfairly discriminated against on the job because she is straight.

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

Thousands of employees fired from USAID will have 15 minutes to retrieve personal belongings from their offices during designated time slots on Thursday and Friday.

New program touted as digital town hall for wildfire recovery  NBC Los Angeles

Altadena school destroyed in Eaton Fire slowly rebuilding thanks to local support  NBC Los Angeles

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.

San Francisco Unified School District board unanimously votes to send preliminary layoff notices to hundreds of employees  ABC7 Bay Area

Elise Stefanik, Nominated for the United States Ambassador to the United Nations  The Presidential Prayer Team