19 m. ago Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday's drawing

The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $1.25 billion, a cash value of $572.1 million, for Wednesday night's drawing.

Economics

75 m. ago Former state medical board member dies in house fire after arrest for child sexual abuse images

Former state medical board member dies in house fire after arrest for child sexual abuse images  Alaska Beacon

Events

1 hour ago Mysteriously Young ‘Mammoth’ Fossils Discovered in Alaska Turned Out to Be Whale Bones

Mysteriously Young ‘Mammoth’ Fossils Discovered in Alaska Turned Out to Be Whale Bones  Smithsonian Magazine

Politics

1 hour ago Video shows moments leading up to arrest of Rob Reiner's son

Nick Reiner, 32, was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths, the Los Angeles district attorney said.

Events

2 h. ago Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

The board at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. said it voted unanimously.

Events

2 h. ago Billy Crystal, Larry David and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a ‘Master Story Teller’

A group of prominent figures issued a statement memorializing Mr. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. “We were their friends, and we will miss them forever.”

Politics

3 h. ago Hobby Lobby gives away 500,000 free copies of book defending biblical Christmas story

Hobby Lobby is giving away 500,000 free copies of Lee Strobel's "The Case for Christmas" book to customers during the holiday season, according to the author.

Culture

3 h. ago WATCH: Tow truck driver arrested after allegedly towing car with child still inside

The 4-year-old girl jumped out of the moving vehicle and sustained minor injuries, according to authorities.

Transport

4 h. ago Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers

Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.

Politics

4 h. ago Video shows moments leading up to Nick Reiner's arrest after parents' deaths

Nick Reiner, 32, was charged Tuesday with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths, the Los Angeles district attorney said.

Events

4 h. ago This housekeeper lost her job in the Palisades fire — but not her hope

This housekeeper lost her job in the Palisades fire — but not her hope  Los Angeles Times

Society

5 h. ago Tuft & Needle Is Offering a Free Pillow Set With Mattress Purchase

Get nearly everything you need to prep your guest room ahead of the holidays.

Politics

5 h. ago Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled a Decade of Windows Hacks

The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades.

Events

5 h. ago US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

The unemployment rate remains low but rose to its highest level since 2021.

Events

6 h. ago Trump announces 'COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday what he called a "blockade" of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, ratcheting up American pressure on the Venezuelan regime.

Politics

7 h. ago Coldest December week in nearly 25 years on the way for many Alaskans

Coldest December week in nearly 25 years on the way for many Alaskans  Alaska's News Source

Politics

8 h. ago Washington Task Force 1 deployed to Skagit County to conduct search and rescue missions

Washington Task Force 1 deployed to Skagit County to conduct search and rescue missions  king5.com

Politics

8 h. ago Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 15 counts of murder, police say

The man who allegedly opened fire on a Jewish gathering at Australia’s Bondi Beach has been charged with 15 counts of murder, New South Wales Police said.

Events

10 h. ago Grounded: Pilot assesses damage to plane following weekend windstorm

Grounded: Pilot assesses damage to plane following weekend windstorm  Alaska's News Source

Events

10 h. ago Trump announces 'TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday what he called a "blockade" of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, ratcheting up American pressure on the Venezuelan regime.

Politics