Suspect wanted after shooting, crash in Washington Township, Lehigh County  6ABC Philadelphia

An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.

US targets firms in China, Hong Kong over alleged role in Iranian drone procurement  Reuters

Over 100 US intelligence staff fired over sexually explicit chats  Reuters

Los Angeles Chargers NFL Combine Visits Tracker: Reported interviews, meetings, rumors, and more  Bolts From The Blue

President Trump's administration is taking a multi-prong approach to lowering the cost of eggs amid the bird flu.

Idaho prosecutors are asking a Boise judge to block Bryan Kohberger's defense from arguing an "alternative perpetrator" in their latest court filings.

USACE Alaska team explores Swiss dams for key insights on Lowell Creek Flood Project  International Water Power and Dam Construction

Drew Carey said he sought to make "The Price is Right" his own after iconic host Bob Barker retired from the game show in 2007 after 35 years.

The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.

13 Things To Do For Music Lovers In Los Angeles That Hit The Right Note  Secret Los Angeles

Louisiana police say the Super Bowl reporter found dead in his hotel room outside New Orleans on Feb. 5 had Xanax in his system, citing a preliminary toxicology report.

Los Angeles County Jail drug smuggling operation leads to 18 indictments  Longview News-Journal

Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, who allegedly said she wouldn't treat Israeli medical patients, was charged with multiple federal offenses in Australia.

Jeff Bezos fires Washington Post opinion editor David Shipley  New York Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a press conference in Kyiv Ukraine has been working on a "preliminary framework" for a minerals sharing deal with the U.S.

Kurt the CyberGuy offers tips on how you can protect your devices against infostealer malware, which was used to infect 4.3 million machines last year.

Los Angeles wildfires to trigger 'the most substantial wildfire losses in the history of the insurance industry', warns Munich Re  Fortune

Police say a man who allegedly kicked in the door of the wrong apartment on February 23, 2025, was shot dead by a resident inside. The post Police: Man Shot Dead After Kicking in Door to Wrong Apartment appeared first on Breitbart.

Seattle judge who was barred from criminal cases to oversee some proceedings  The Seattle Times

Los Angeles County Landfills Increase Dumping Limits at Palisades, Eaton Fire Cleanup Continues  waste360

San Francisco Musicians Present ‘SF Musicians For LA: A Benefit For Fire Relief’  OperaWire

Washington Post to refocus editorials on personal liberties, free markets  Spectrum News

Washington Post to limit opinion pages in support of 'personal liberties, free markets,' Bezos says  USA TODAY

Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”

UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump trade threats  Reuters

In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called "TRUMP GAZA."

What if the clothes you wear could care for your health? MIT researchers have developed an autonomous programmable computer in the form of an elastic fiber, which could monitor health conditions and physical activity, alerting the wearer to potential health risks in real-time.

The European Union aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and to become the first carbon-neutral economy by 2050. This ambitious goal requires a radical increase in the production of green energy within a relatively short timeframe. The untapped potential of rural areas in the union offers a way forward.

San Francisco Giants Cy Young Winner Shines in First Spring Training Start  Sports Illustrated

A new startup wants to help developers create customized, contextual coding assistants that can connect with any model and integrate seamlessly with their development environments. Founded in June 2023 by CEO Ty Dunn and CTO Nate Sesti (pictured above), Y Combinator alum Continue has already garnered some 23,000 stars on GitHub and 11,000 Discord community […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Sugar producers took on Washington DC to discuss the top priorities facing the industry  RFD-TV

Goldman Sachs sees boost in US energy, metal production from Trump's policies  Reuters

Abrams on the Decline of Juvenile Incarceration in the United States  UCLA Luskin | School of Public Affairs

"24/7 companionship. Spend time with him whenever you want."

Officials to provide update on debris removal in Los Angeles, announce opening of relief grants  CBS News

Jeff Bezos announces ‘significant shift’ coming to the Washington Post. A key editor is leaving because of it  CNN

Burlison Opens Subcommittee’s First Hearing: America’s Energy Reliability is a Concern of Every District in Every State  House Committee on Oversight and Reform |

This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy.

Zelenskiy says US minerals deal success hinges on Trump talks  Reuters

U.S. Soft Power Is Spiraling in Asia, With China Filling the Void  Council on Foreign Relations

Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”

Mexico security cabinet to meet top US diplomat in Washington  Reuters Canada

Jeff Bezos’ Plan to Revamp Washington Post Opinion Section Leads Editor to Quit  Variety

Jeff Bezos’ Next Big Washington Post Move: Opinion Pages Pivot to “Personal Liberties, Free Markets”  Hollywood Reporter

Minnesota Women’s Basketball: Gophers Host Washington Huskies on Senior Night  The Daily Gopher

Why the Los Angeles Galaxy have an interest in Wednesday's Concacaf game  The View From Avalon

A real estate developer from Denver, Colorado was fatally shot in Belize and police say it could have been the result of a professional hit by a disgruntled business associate, according to local reports.

Nick Brown: Making History As Washington’s First Black Attorney General  Seattle Medium

Bezos says Washington Post opinion pages will focus on ‘personal liberties and free markets’  The Guardian

Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine  The Hill

Stavros Papantoniadis is already serving 8.5 years in prison for mistreating employees. The post Owner of Stash’s Pizza pleads guilty to defrauding SBA for COVID-19 relief loan appeared first on Boston.com.

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s updating its “Results about you” tool to make it easier for users to protect and remove their personal information from Search results. The company says it’s improved the sign-up process and simplified requesting removals directly from Google Search. The tool can be used to proactively monitor and delete things […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The City of Clarksdale agreed to drop its lawsuit against the Clarksdale Press Register after successfully forcing them to take down an editorial last week.

Tick-tock! The last three days to save up to $1,130 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are winding down! Get your tickets today for massive savings on Disrupt 2025 individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. These offers end February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don’t miss out on major savings of the year. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Washington Commanders general manager leaving door open for trades this offseason  Sports Illustrated

Columbus Crew to face Los Angeles FC in CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16  NBC4 WCMH-TV

Earthquake activity in Alaska quieted a bit in 2024, but more landslides are being tracked  Alaska Beacon

Washington State Congressman Newhouse hails D.C. budget resolution  NBC Right Now

Washington Post Opinion Editor Out As Jeff Bezos Says Editorials Will Focus On "Personal Liberties And Free Markets"  Deadline

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it would join a conference hosted by the World Health Organization in apparent defiance of President Donald Trump's executive order.

What to know about Seattle judge’s ruling blocking Trump’s refugee ban  The Seattle Times

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is flying to Washington for a high-stakes visit.

Framework agreement of US, Ukraine on developing critical minerals  Reuters

‘The Other Art Fair’ Los Angeles Standouts: Josh Cabello, Ross Collado  Forbes

‘The Other Art Fair’ Los Angeles Standouts: Josh Cabello And Ross Collado  Forbes

Washington wrestling team is headed back to the IHSA state finals  Peoria Journal Star

Discover Pass prices to fund Washington State parks may increase  NBC Right Now

US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine, sources say  Reuters

Seattle director of ‘She Marches in Chinatown’ killed by speeding driver  The Seattle Times

Portland Trail Blazers at Washington Wizards: Game preview, prediction, time, TV channel  OregonLive

Zelensky will sign a rare earths deal with Trump on Friday, formalising the future economic relationship between the two countries. The post Ukraine Agrees to Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Deal, Zelensky to Sign in Washington on Friday appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington coach praises Wisconsin’s ‘championship culture’ after Badgers' lopsided win  Badgers Wire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a press conference in Kyiv Ukraine has been working on a "preliminary framework" for a minerals sharing deal with the U.S.

America First Legal Defends Adams County, Washington Against Unlawful Sanctuary State Laws  America First Legal

Luka Doncic's Mavericks reunion was "so weird." He still gets a triple-double and a W for the Lakers  The Associated Press

Trump’s ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ Plan Fundamentally Misreads the Arab World  Center For American Progress

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist.

Washington Commanders OT did 'great job' in rookie season, says general manager  Sports Illustrated

From ‘doom loop’ to ‘bloom loop’: Why Seattle officials are rosy on downtown  The Seattle Times

A sunrise photo from a Seattle park brightens an otherwise gray morning  The Seattle Times

Rant and Rave: Reader appreciates a patient driver’s kindness  The Seattle Times

Here's your guide to stargazing in Seattle for 2025 — best scene is just days away  The Seattle Times

Why downtown’s ‘doom loop’ is over, according to Seattle officials  The Seattle Times

The effective real estate tax rate in Mass. is high, but in most other New England states it's even higher. The post Report: Mass. has the country’s 17th highest property tax rate appeared first on Boston.com.

The Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and Rumble are celebrating a "complete victory for free speech" after a Florida judge's ruling.

Make sure mom is taken care of too with these 15 postpartum must-haves.

Everything Washington coach Danny Sprinkle said about Wisconsin after Badgers’ big win  Badgers Wire

A House oversight hearing on DOGE devolved into a shouting match when Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost deemed President Donald Trump "grifter in chief."

TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley, will feature a panel discussing how startups can compete against established rivals in the AI industry. The panel, “How to Launch a Product Against Entrenched Incumbents,” will look at ways small companies are managing to stay relevant in a fast-paced and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Capim, a startup offering Brazilians the option to buy now, pay later (BNPL) for dental services, has raised $26.7 million in Series A funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in July 2021 by Marcelo Lutz and Roberto Biselli, who serve as co-CEOs, Sao Paulo-based Capim describes itself as a vertical SaaS company specializing in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Munich Re faces $1.26 billion in claims from Los Angeles wildfires  Business Insurance

Lilly plans to more than double U.S. manufacturing investment since 2020 exceeding $50 billion  Investors | Eli Lilly and Company

Munich Re Faces $1.3 Billion in Claims From Los Angeles Wildfires  Insurance Journal

Mystery buyer snaps up $150K letter written by George Washington in N.J.  NJ.com

As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.

We should acknowledge that culture is a way for society to establish a particular hierarchy of values and to provide a way to police the boundaries.

Ice Alaska’s World Ice Art Championship brings international talent to Fairbanks  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Kelsea Ballerini paused a recent concert to call out fans who were yelling obscenities about her ex-husband Morgan Evans, whom she divorced in 2022.