Despite claims from federal officials, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox does not have much say in how he responds to detainer requests from ICE. The post ‘Border czar’ says BPD commissioner is ignoring his duty. But what does the law require? appeared first on Boston.com.

During the Assad regimes, Western nations placed crippling economic sanctions on the country. Some have been lifted, but most are still in place, so how does a country shattered by civil war rebuild? And we follow the return to Damascus of one US Syrian Jewish leader, after decades in exile.

Judge orders Trump administration to pay millions in USAID funds  The Washington Post

Los Angeles Dodgers' Celebrated Offseason Addition Could Find Himself in Minors to Start Season  Sports Illustrated

Opinion | Data shouldn’t be partisan, but it is for this administration  The Washington Post

With a final vote fast approaching, GOP leaders were still working to wrangle support from inside the party for a sweeping multitrillion plan to address defense, energy, immigration and tax policy.

Speeding, no surprise leads to accidents on the West Seattle Bridge  Westside Seattle

Democrats blast US House GOP budget, predicting potential cuts to Medicaid  North Dakota Monitor

Cole Attends American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing  Congressman Tom Cole

Three MIT payloads will soon hitch a ride to the moon in a step toward establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface.

New Seattle art exhibits range from funny to subversive and astounding  The Seattle Times

Seattle Mariners' Jorge Polanco to Take Another Big Step on Tuesday as Rehab Continues  Sports Illustrated

Musk’s whirlwind approach since coming to Washington has sparked a rift among some in the White House and Trump’s inner circle, sources told ABC News.

In modern construction projects, ground improvement through grouting is commonly used to ensure structural stability and safety. This technique, which involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil, is essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions and areas with adverse ground conditions. From securing foundations and preventing soil erosion to strengthening underground structures, grouting plays a vital role in creating a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding environmental stresses and geological challenges.

R.J. Simpson: Council of the Federation Mission to Washington  Government of Northwest Territories

Trump's refugee ban temporarily blocked by federal judge in Seattle  KUOW News and Information

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, demanding it begin mandatory sex screening to keep trans athletes out of women's sports.

Hearing Wrap Up: Trump Administration is Restoring U.S. Global Leadership by Undoing Weak and Ineffective Foreign Policy of the Biden Administration  House Committee on Oversight and Reform |

Ukraine and U.S. agree to framework for minerals deal, Ukrainian official says  The Washington Post

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, Scout, shared a glimpse of what their strong family unit has in store for the actor's milestone 70th birthday amid his ongoing dementia battle.

Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta called allegations against kicker Justin Tucker "serious and concerning" during a press conference at the NFL Combine.

Blaming everyone but herself, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass needs to go  The Pasadena Star-News

In announcing plans to handpick the reporters who can ask the president questions, the White House is breaking decades of precedent.

Huard’s read on Pete Carroll catching up with Seahawks GM on flight  Seattle Sports

Sen. Kevin Cramer said he is recovering in North Dakota after falling and hitting his head over the weekend.

With funding from Washington uncertain, New Jersey, like other states, is budgeting cautiously.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach commented on star tight end Travis Kelce's retirement decision while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

Solveig Beyza Narli Evenstad has become all too familiar with the dark side of the push for greater efficiency, not only through her research, but also in her own life.

Buffalo Sabres broadcaster Rob Ray didn't miss a beat after being stuck in the face with a deflected puck during Saturday's game against the New York Rangers.

"The View" co-host Joy Behar suggested that President Donald Trump might owe something to Russian Vladimir Putin during a discussion about his admin's posture on the war.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Carville calling Trump the 'lowest rated president at this point of any president in American history.'

The FCC will brief the Republican Study Committee Wednesday about George Soros's "unprecedented" scheme to take over 200 Audacy radio stations. The post FCC to Brief House Republicans on ‘Unprecedented’ George Soros Scheme to Control 200 Radio Stations appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco City Hall DOGE impersonators are social media pranksters  San Francisco Chronicle

Vrabel used a car analogy to explain how much the Patriots would be willing to spend on certain players. The post ‘We want to be aggressive’: Mike Vrabel outlined the Patriots’ offseason strategy appeared first on Boston.com.

Twenty-one civil workers, who previously worked for the U.S. Digital Service, resigned in opposition against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international elections in places such as Germany and Italy.

Cloud “container” defenses have inconsistencies that can give attackers too much access. A new company, Edera, is taking on that challenge and the problem of the male-dominated startup world.

How the San Francisco Public Press used DocumentCloud to expose the history of human radiation experiments  MuckRock

Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Gene L. Dodaro testifies before the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, February 25. The post Watch Live: Government Accountability Office Leader Testifies on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse appeared first on Breitbart.

Automattic-owned blogging site and social platform Tumblr has financially backed Tapestry, the newly launched app designed to organize feeds from across the open web, including RSS, Mastodon, Bluesky, and others. Launched as a Kickstarter project in January 2024, Tapestry went on to raise over $177,000 via crowdfunding for its app, which opened up to the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Mad Man Takes 2 Days To Travel From San Francisco To Los Angeles Using Just Public Transit  Jalopnik

Poland is ready to host US troops if Germany doesn’t want them, president says  POLITICO Europe

The White House said President Donald Trump will sign a memo suspending the security clearances of several employees of Covington & Burling LLP after they assisted Jack Smith's probes.

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight holds a hearing on the weaponization of the Justice Department on Tuesday, February 25. The post Watch Live: Hearing on Ending the Weaponization of the Justice Department appeared first on Breitbart.

Trump policy concerns send US consumer confidence plummeting to eight-month low  Reuters

"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver said during an interview on Sunday that he hopes his show appeals to supporters of Donald Trump, despite his fierce opposition to the president.

San Francisco Giants Emerging Pitcher Receives Spot on MLB All-Under-25 Team  Sports Illustrated

Yosemite National Park staffers hung an American flag upside down from the park's El Capitan summit over the weekend to protest recent layoffs by the Trump administration.

Washington Commanders could part ways with former Alabama All-American  AL.com

Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill in November that went into effect Tuesday denoting bathroom use by biological sex.

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

A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a close call with a business jet.

Three tropical cyclones are churning in the South Pacific — all at once  The Washington Post

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says her press team will determine White House press pool rotations, not the White House Correspondents Association.

A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a close call with a business jet.

Federal judge in Seattle blocks President Trump’s effort to halt the refugee admissions system  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Matt Brown and Lucas Carr are raising funds for the Matt Brown Foundation, which supports those affected by illness or injury, particularly paralysis. The post ‘This year is extra special’: Boston Marathon duo to run their 11th race together appeared first on Boston.com.

Voters in LA and Orange counties cast ballots in 36th State Senate District  NBC Los Angeles

US judge blocks Trump's indefinite suspension of refugee resettlement program  Reuters

Musicians including Kate Bush and Billy Ocean released a “silent record” in outrage at a proposed change to British copyright law.

Snowshoeing in the Adirondacks on a winter day with chickadees for company

During the latest episode of his "Club Random" podcast, Bill Maher told comedian Tom Green he doesn't "hate" everything President Trump does, unlike liberal networks like MSNBC.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition but is stable and returned to work Tuesday evening, the Vatican announced.

The Missouri woman accused by federal authorities of trying to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion pleaded guilty to a federal charge Tuesday.

The Education Department's efforts to keep racial diversity out of schools has left educators wondering how and when to teach students about Black history, especially during Black History Month.

Some Republicans Sharply Criticize Trump’s Embrace of Russia at the U.N.  The New York Times

THROWBACK: Rams DE Braden Fiske's workout at the 2024 NFL Combine workout  therams.com

Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.

Zach Nunn: Supporting Ukraine 'should not be the United States' responsibility alone'  Des Moines Register

Nunn: Ukraine 'should not be the United States' responsibility alone'  Des Moines Register

Twenty-one members of the United States DOGE Service have resigned, they said in an anonymous letter, citing DOGE's ongoing work dramatically reshaping the federal government.

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to perform a go-around maneuver at Chicago Midway International Airport when a private jet crossed its path on the runway Tuesday morning.

S.F. could open doors for small businesses by streamlining byzantine City Hall contract process  San Francisco Chronicle

Three arrested in Washington County drug investigation tied to stolen vehicle  WRGB

Heavy smoke leaves 18 injured in Washington Heights subway after train strikes object  amNY

Apptronik, an Austin-based maker of humanoid robots, on Tuesday announced a new pilot partnership with American supply chain/manufacturing stalwart, Jabil. The deal arrives two weeks after Apptronik announced a $350 million Series A financing round aimed at scaling up production of its Apollo robot. The Jabil deal is the second major pilot announced by Apptronik. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Several businesses burglarized in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles police investigating  ABC7 Los Angeles

A new Mac app called Framous launched on Tuesday, giving you the ability to add device frames around screenshots to make them look more professional.  The helpful new tool can aid app developers, graphic designers, and even journalists who need to add an iPhone or Mac frame—also known as a mockup or template—to photos. This […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The ruling marked the second the time a federal judge had pushed the Trump administration to act after finding that it had ignored an earlier order.

Trump’s aluminum tariffs could cost 100,000 American jobs, US industry leader warns  CNN

Fire at Washington Heights subway station injures 18, disrupts 1 train service  Gothamist

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, arrived at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Tuesday where he was seen meeting and greeting the troops stationed there.

Seattle weather: When will the wind die down? Here's what we know  FOX 13 Seattle

Popular police gun permanently banned at Washington training academy  KING5.com

Los Angeles Court Staff Assist Court Users Affected by Wildfires  California Courts Newsroom

FIRST ON FOX: Attorney General Pam Bondi is warning California, Maine and Minnesota to comply with the federal antidiscrimination laws that require them to keep boys out of women’s sports or face legal action, Fox News has learned.

An Idaho lawmaker is pushing a bill that, if passed, would make it a felony to knowingly lie and communicate a false statement about another person.

Seattle straight edge hardcore band, Masters of War, release new EP  Punknews.org

South Los Angeles shootings: Authorities investigating separate incidents that left 2 dead  ABC7 Los Angeles

Jon Stewart accidentally slashed his hand open when he smashed a coffee mug while pounding his desk while opposing cuts in federal spending. The post ‘Daily Show’ Host Jon Stewart Slashes Hand Open While Pounding Desk in Anti-DOGE Tirade appeared first on Breitbart.

Person hit, killed by BART train at SF's Civic Center; station reopens  ABC7 Bay AreaFatal fall onto BART tracks at Civic Center causes major Bay Area delays  SFGATEFatal BART train collision shuts down San Francisco's Civic Center station  CBS News

More than a dozen people hurt in Washington Heights subway fire, FDNY says  Spectrum News NY1

The NSA said it is investigating potential abuses of an internal agency message board that was uncovered to be host to explicit discussions of officials' sexual fetishes and experiences with transgender surgery.

High winds, thunderstorms knock out power for thousands in Oregon, Southwest Washington  Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fatal train collision with person on tracks closes BART San Francisco Civic Center station; lengthy delays in all directions  CBS San Francisco

Vedder Price Expands San Francisco Office with Addition of Intellectual Property Shareholder Brent Yamashita  Legal Reader

Los Angeles County leaders award $17 million in grants for more parkland  CBS Los Angeles

SFO is the third most expensive airport for flying domestically  Time Out

Washington County closed its history museum. What happens to the collection?  OregonLive

When Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chair Elon Musk asked federal staffers to respond to a personal productivity email or get fired – not all federal agencies complied.