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

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

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.

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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.

Frieze Los Angeles Celebrates the City's Strength and Solidarity  Ocula Magazine

Democrats are looking to prevent Trump’s administration from interfering with money appropriated by Congress as DOGE sparks fears.

New Melinda Maria Jewelry Boutique & Social Club Opens In Los Angeles  Forbes

Melinda Maria Opens Flagship Store & Social Club In Los Angeles  Forbes

Probable case of mumps identified at middle school in Washington County, Virginia  WCYB

The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.

Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin, gave an update on her facial paralysis that has lasted for over a month.

Iran rules out direct talks with US while Trump exerts ‘maximum pressure’  Al Jazeera English

Famed streetwear brand’s Los Angeles flagship store closes permanently  KTLA Los Angeles

Live: Seattle weather updates: Wind knocks out power to 130K, touches off rescue  The Seattle Times

Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk is a Stanley Cup champion, but representing America in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is a feeling like no other.

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East  United States Mission to the United Nations

Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney can produce text, images and videos far more quickly than any one person can accomplish by hand.

After hearing from constituents at town hall meetings in their districts last week, one Republican congressman says he wants to convey their concerns about DOGE to Trump.

Washington Capitals release 50th anniversary season Courage Caps  Russian Machine Never Breaks

Duane Morris Taps Garth Hire as Trial Partner in San Francisco  Bloomberg Law

Reopening of Pike Place Market park delayed by totem pole standoff  The Seattle Times

What behaviors most annoy other skiers on the slopes? Readers weigh in  The Seattle Times

The employees had worked for the U.S. Digital Service, a technology-focused unit rebranded by Mr. Musk and empowered by President Trump.

Americans across the country are deeply split over Mr. Musk, with some welcoming his cuts to government and others outraged at what they see as an abuse of power.

After hearing feedback, Gov. Maura Healey has pushed for further review of the facilities. The post Healey pauses proposed closing of hospitals on South Shore, Cape Cod appeared first on Boston.com.

Business survey, report indicate good news for Washington state’s economy  Eatonville Dispatch

Electric vehicles (EVs) are leading the transition to sustainable transportation. However, effective battery management remains a significant challenge, as traditional monitoring techniques often lack adequate precision and noise resistance.

Bluesky is getting added to the Opera web browser. On Tuesday, the Norway-based software maker announced the addition of the new social network alongside Slack and Discord, which will all be integrated into the browser’s sidebar alongside other messaging and communication services. Opera users have been able to customize their browsers with shortcuts to messaging […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Over 1,000 musicians teamed up to release a silent album called “Is This What We Want?" to protest potential changes to U.K. AI laws that could reduce artists' creative control.

ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper mocks obvious need to Seahawks in Round 1  Sports Illustrated

Free fest: Dragon boats will thrillingly glide around Marina del Rey  NBC Los Angeles

Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida Republicans advocate relocating NASA's headquarters from Washington D.C. to the Sunshine State.

Live: Seattle weather updates: Wind knocks out power to 150K, touches off rescue  The Seattle Times

Asian grocery store appears to file plans for new Seattle location  KING5.com

Some media outlets have labeled protests against DOGE as proof voters are against it -- but there is reportedly more to the story. The post Report: Media’s ‘Proof’ of DOGE Backlash at Town Halls Was Organized by Leftists appeared first on Breitbart.

Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) said Tuesday on MSNBC's "Ana Cabrera Reports" that President Donald Trump is telling the American people an "absolute lie" that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is about making the federal government more efficient. The post Dem Rep. Smith: ‘Absolute Lie’ Trump, Musk Making Government More Efficient appeared first on Breitbart.

Irish You Were Here: Kells Irish Festival returns for its 42nd year in Seattle  seattlerefined.com

German election winner: Europe must defend itself as US ‘does not care’  Voice of America

Global South perspectives on US development assistance changes and future directions  Brookings Institution

Analysis | NCAA tournament bracketology: So what’s the deal with Memphis?  The Washington Post

Restaurateur Stephen Starr’s newest D.C. hot spot is already a landmark  The Washington Post

Open call for web3 games industry speakers at PGC San Francisco  Pocket Gamer.Biz

Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs  NBC Los Angeles

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

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

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

Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate Richard Glossip  The Washington Post

Southbound Aurora Avenue down to 1 lane after transformer fire  KOMO News

Major BART delays hit San Francisco after emergency at Civic Center  SFGATE

Cameroon may soon lurch into crisis. Here’s how the US can help steer it away.  Atlantic Council

‘Major medical emergency’ disrupts BART service at S.F. Civic Center station  San Francisco Chronicle

The way we heat our homes is a major contributor to the greenhouse gases that are heating up the planet. So moving to more sustainable home heating is vital for decarbonization and meeting emissions targets.

What's next in the Menendez brothers case? LA County's top prosecutor speaks on re-sentencing  NBC Los Angeles

Should Washington state Legislature give more guidance to courts hearing high-conflict custody cases?  Centralia Chronicle

BART’s Civic Center station in San Francisco closed after emergency on tracks  East Bay Times

United States Sides with Russia, Breaks with Europe, in Ukraine War Resolution  Boston University

SF's Civic Center BART station closed due to major medical emergency  ABC7 Bay Area

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

Fintech Brex expects its annual net revenue to reach $500 million in 2025, according to a person familiar with the company’s operations as cited by Bloomberg and The Information. While the startup did not comment on the specific revenue projection, it did share that Brex has seen “3x overall revenue growth” year-over-year. It also told […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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

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

The 9th Annual NY Dog Film Festival returns to San Francisco on Feb 26th!  San Francisco Examiner

Tesla retains advantage in Washington state as effort stalls to expand direct EV sales  GeekWire

Stakeholders weigh in on bill to repeal California vehicle emission standards in Washington state  Land Line Media

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordiantor Vic Fangio took the defense to task over its second-half Super Bowl LIX performance, linebacker Jalyx Hunt said.