63 m. ago Layoffs at federal housing agency HUD would worsen homelessness, employees say

The Trump administration wants massive staff cuts at the federal housing agency. Employees and others say they could end up making record-high homelessness even worse.

Politics

2 h. ago Scientists find clues on why COVID vaccine causes chronic health problems in some

Yale researchers have found clues as to why certain people experience adverse health effects after the COVID-19 vaccine, which they have dubbed “post-vaccination syndrome."

Science

2 h. ago AI chatbots ease embarrassment, but humans handle anger better, research finds

Many people have experienced frustration when dealing with artificial intelligence chatbots for customer support or technical assistance. New research from the University of Kansas has found when dealing with embarrassing issues, people prefer the anonymity and nonjudgmental nature of AI chatbots. However, when angry, they still preferred dealing with a fellow human.

Science

3 h. ago Where it will soon be quite warm in places that just experienced record cold

Where it will soon be quite warm in places that just experienced record cold  The Washington Post

Events

6 h. ago TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending

TikTok, including its Chinese counterpart Douyin, in 2024 became the first non-game app to reach $6 billion in in-app purchase revenue in a year. According to a new report from app intelligence provider Sensor Tower, TikTok also generated a record high of $1.9 billion in gross in-app purchase (IAP) revenue in the fourth quarter of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

9 h. ago This Ballard venue spins listening to vinyl into a calm, curated experience

This Ballard venue spins listening to vinyl into a calm, curated experience  The Seattle Times

Politics

11 h. ago Former home of a punk rock icon, historic SF property sells for a record price

Former home of a punk rock icon, historic SF property sells for a record price  SFGATE

Economics

19 h. ago Washington brothers clinch trip to state swim, set Panthers school record

Washington brothers clinch trip to state swim, set Panthers school record  CIProud.com

Politics

27 h. ago Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers

Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers  The Associated Press

Politics

31 h. ago UFC Seattle fighter broke a UFC record for takedowns but still doesn’t like wrestling

UFC Seattle fighter broke a UFC record for takedowns but still doesn’t like wrestling  Bloody Elbow

Sport

38 h. ago Following key wins, Trump poised for cabinet completion in record time

After successfully confirming his most controversial picks for top Cabinet roles, the Senate is on track to push them all past the finish line—and in record time.

Politics

43 h. ago 'Amazing feeling': Record four Washington wrestlers add to program's championship legacy

'Amazing feeling': Record four Washington wrestlers add to program's championship legacy  Peoria Journal Star

Sport

55 h. ago Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash

Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash  Reuters

Events

55 h. ago Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash By Reuters

Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash By Reuters  Investing.com

Events

59 h. ago Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.

Politics

66 h. ago Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

Politics

3 d. ago CWG Live updates: Winds diminish tonight but it’s still cold; milder into next week

CWG Live updates: Winds diminish tonight but it’s still cold; milder into next week  The Washington Post

Politics

3 d. ago Show HN: Immersive Gaussian Splat experience of Sutro Tower, San Francisco

Show HN: Immersive Gaussian Splat experience of Sutro Tower, San Francisco  Hacker News

Politics

3 d. ago San Francisco Region to Enjoy Continued Warm, Dry Weather with Potential Record

San Francisco Region to Enjoy Continued Warm, Dry Weather with Potential Record-Highs Midweek  Hoodline

Events

3 d. ago JetBlue Vacations says weather won't rain on its customers' parade

Travelers can get reimbursed for their trip if they experience significant rainfall through a new partnership between JetBlue Vacations and WeatherPromise.

Economics