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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Trump says Zelensky to visit White House after Ukraine 'agrees minerals deal with US' - live updates  BBC.com

Americanos are now ‘Canadianos’ in Canadian cafes protesting Trump  The Washington Post

San Francisco school board votes to approval hundreds of layoffs  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

2025 marks year of 'momentum and progress' for downtown Seattle, leaders say  KING5.com

A funeral procession for a mother and her two young sons whose remains were handed over by Hamas is being held Wednesday morning in Rishon Lezion, Israel.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump attempt to stop refugee admissions  The Washington Post

Bill to Study Insurance Rating Factors in Washington Moving Through State Legislature  Insurance Journal

CDCR Seeking Incarcerated Man Who Walked Away from Los Angeles County Male Community Reentry Program  CDCR

San Francisco Unified could send out hundreds of preliminary layoff notices  MSN

What to know about San Francisco's Central Subway temporary shutdown for repairs at Chinatown Rose Pak station  ABC7 Bay Area

The name, which appeared to be generated by a computer, was meant to be temporary after the mother surrendered the child. But two years later, the nonsensical name remains.

Lakers star Luka Doncic sets NBA history in revenge game against Mavericks  Sports Illustrated

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

Spotlight United States Inside the body that'll help Trump shape his intelligence policy  Intelligence Online

Vote by University of Alaska board attempts to destroy essential commitments  Alaska Beacon

Mavericks vs. Lakers score, live updates: Luka Dončić takes on Dallas for the first time since blockbuster trade to Los Angeles  Yahoo Sports

No. 11 Wisconsin basketball doesn't let off the gas, cruises to win over Washington  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"But you have to look at the lines of scrimmage, and you look no further than the Super Bowl game where that game was clearly won at the line of scrimmage.” The post Mike Vrabel maps out how the Patriots plan to build roster around Drake Maye  appeared first on Boston.com.

The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team beat the Washington Huskies 88-62  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Takeaways from Wisconsin basketball’s blowout win over Washington  Badgers Wire

RECAP: John Blackwell leads Wisconsin basketball to blowout win over Washington  Badgers Wire

Alex Ovechkin is one goal closer, but poor start leaves Caps with rare loss  The Washington Post

Museum of Failure: A look at legal challenges surrounding what could be San Francisco's newest attraction  ABC7 Bay Area

Search intensifies for missing Camas gym owner, leaving dogs behind  KGW.com

Opinion: Protecting Medicaid — A call to action for Alaska’s communities of color  Anchorage Daily News

Lakers share tribute to Anthony Davis in his first game back in Los Angeles since Luka Dončić trade  CBS Sports

No. 3 USC Beach Volleyball Hosts Quartet in Battle For Los Angeles  University of Southern California Official Athletic Site

Musk fights back as some Trump aides resist intensifying DOGE push  The Washington Post

Total High Speed Coverage In Alaska 'Not Realistic,' FCC Told  Law360

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.

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

He died before Louisiana could execute him, and he might not be the last  The Washington Post

What’s happening at the West Seattle Junction’s hardware store is more than a name change  West Seattle Blog

White House names Amy Gleason U.S. DOGE Service administrator  The Washington Post

Sheriff's deputies shoot allegedly armed teen in Apple Valley  NBC Los Angeles

The participants must be dismissed from the National Security Agency by Friday, NSA Chief of Staff Alexa Henning wrote in a post on X on Tuesday.

Seattle police bust robbery ring that used stolen Jaws of Life to loot $1M from ATMs  KPIC News

What to know about SF's Central Subway temporary shutdown for repairs  ABC7 Bay Area

San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote to remove police commissioner from his post  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

Wisconsin’s Klesmit exits early with injury in win over Washington  KSTP

Trump administration says undocumented immigrants must register  The Washington Post

Lakers Give Heartwarming Tribute to Anthony Davis in His Los Angeles Return  MSN

The Supreme Judicial Court upheld sentences against Philip Chism, who raped and murdered Danvers High School math teacher Colleen E. Ritzer in 2013. The post SJC denies new trial for Philip Chism, upholds conviction for murder of Danvers teacher appeared first on Boston.com.

Seattle weather: Warmest weather so far this year on the way  FOX 13 Seattle

Alaska legislators and governor seek to use state prosecutors to fight mail theft  Alaska Beacon

The chats had been set up to discuss sensitive security matters. But a group of employees used it for discussions that contained sexual themes, intelligence officials said this week.

ICE Seattle nabs five illegal immigrants with DUI convictions  MyNorthwest

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

The vote cleared the way to enact major elements of President Trump’s domestic agenda and escalated a bitter fight among Republicans over what federal programs to shrink to finance major tax cuts.

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

Alaska Lawmakers receive Invasive Species presentation as state grapples with current invasions  Alaska's News Source

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

Dolton, Illinois, mayor Tiffany Henyard, a Democrat, is projected to lose in a landslide in the village's mayoral primary held on Tuesday.

Brad Marchand added a goal and an assist for the Bruins, who lost their fourth straight. The post Marner scores 2nd of game in OT and Maple Leafs rally from 3 down to beat Bruins 5-4 appeared first on Boston.com.

Health officials say Orange County infant with measles traveled through LAX in early January  CBS News

Voice AI company ElevenLabs is now letting authors publish AI-generated audiobooks on its own Reader app, TechCrunch has learned and the company confirmed. The announcement comes days after the company partnered with Spotify for AI-narrated audiobooks. ElevenLabs, which raised a $180 million mega-round last month, started inviting authors to try out their publishing program through […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.