Q&A: How Trump’s Executive Orders Could Affect Latin America’s Energy Integration with the US  Columbia | SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio With Brian Kilmeade of Fox News  Department of State

President Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will come to the U.S. Friday to sign a deal.

Goldman Sachs sees boost in US commodities production from Trump's policies  Reuters

Google announced on Wednesday that it has received FDA clearance for the Pixel Watch 3’s “Loss of Pulse Detection” feature and will be launching it in the U.S. at the end of March. The feature can detect when a user’s heart stops beating due to an event like primary cardiac arrest, respiratory or circulatory failure, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Dating app Hinge launched a new feature called “Match Note” on Wednesday, allowing users to privately share information with matches that they haven’t shared publicly on their profile.  Users can add a Match Note by going to their profile, similar to how they can add a text prompt. The note is always visible to new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Generative AI systems like large language models and text-to-image generators can pass rigorous exams that are required of anyone seeking to become a doctor or a lawyer. They can perform better than most people in Mathematical Olympiads. They can write halfway decent poetry, generate aesthetically pleasing paintings and compose original music.

Washington Post opinion head leaves paper as section shifts focus  Reuters

Cincinnati Reds spring training: today's lineup vs. Los Angeles Angels  The Cincinnati Enquirer

Grab tickets now for Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event in Seattle marking milestone anniversary  GeekWire

Poll: San Franciscans are more optimistic that the city’s on the right track  The San Francisco Standard

Washington Post opinion editor David Shipley resigned Tuesday after the paper’s owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced that, going forward, on the opinion pages, “We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets.” The post Nolte: WaPo Editor Quits After Bezos Orders Opinion Page to Defend Free Markets, Personal Liberty appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington men’s basketball has no answer in road loss to Wisconsin  Dailyuw

DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Greene Opens Hearing by Exposing the “Dark Truth” About USAID’s Mission to Undermine U.S. Interests  House Committee on Oversight and Reform |

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The demonstration drew only a handful of people, but showed how some Ukrainians fear that Washington is drifting away from backing Ukraine now that President Trump is in power.

Gov. Newsom orders risk assessment in Menendez brothers case  NBC Los Angeles

Update: Dense fog advisory issued for Los Angeles County Wednesday morning  dailynews.com

Seattle Mayor Harrell issues executive order to speed up delivery of light rail to West Seattle and Ballard  Mass Transit Magazine

Jeff Bezos narrows Washington Post opinion pages around ‘personal liberties’ and ‘free markets’  Financial Times

Prevalence of pediatric and adult optic neuritis in the United States from 2016 to 2023  Nature.com

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.

New traffic safety penalties in Washington State proposed by lawmakers  NBC Right Now

Washington Post to publish only pro "personal liberty" and "free markets" opinions now  The A.V. Club

United States: Potential Increase to Debenture Limit for Levered Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs)?  The National Law Review

Chocolate whiskey made in Oregon (and Washington) named best in the U.S.  Here is Oregon

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

LEVELS to Debut This Month in San Francisco, Redefining Retail and Events  Yahoo Finance

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

LAFC 1, Colorado Rapids 0: Former rival lifts Los Angeles into Champions Cup Round of 16  Angels on Parade

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.

A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?

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.

Intriguing Washington Nationals Reliever Shows Promise in Spring Appearance  Sports Illustrated

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

Boxing nears its spot on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic program as IOC recognizes new body  Yahoo Sports

Copper giant Chile 'monitoring' US probe into potential metals tariffs  Reuters.com

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

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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 Trump administration is directing federal agencies to begin preparations for large-scale layoffs and restructuring, and submit plans by March 13, according to a memo.

Luigi's Pizzeria manager Justin Pioppi is one of 18 contestants hoping to outwit, outplay, and outlast the crowd and win the $1 million grand prize on "Survivor." The post A Revere pizzeria manager is competing for $1M on ‘Survivor’ Season 48 appeared first on Boston.com.

Latest on Los Angeles fire recovery conflict, following leadership changes  LAist

Chargers send Joey Bosa to Packers in depressing trade proposal  Sports Illustrated

Mob of teen bicyclists attack man in broad daylight in Los Angeles  Fox News

Researchers at the University of Missouri's College of Engineering are taking on a critical challenge: protecting power grids from the rising threat of cyberattacks. These attacks have the potential to plunge millions into darkness, jeopardizing security and even lives.

90th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards honors Washington athletes  KING5.com

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

An American Airlines flight from Boston aborted its landing at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC, Tuesday to avoid a plane departing from the same runway. The post American Airlines Flight Aborts Landing at D.C. Airport to Avoid Departing Plane appeared first on Breitbart.

After the Fires, Los Angeles Contractors Grapple With Uncertainty  Engineering News-Record

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.

Man charged after pursuit in Washington County, Tennessee, authorities say  WCYB

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 Festival of Movies Lineup: 'Magic Farm,' 'Room Temperature'  Variety

Coachella 2025: Los Angeles Philharmonic marks a historic milestone for the festival  Desert Sun

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.

New research examined nearly 1,000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk.

Before the Statehouse event, Gov. Maura Healey announced she would pause plans to close Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital and Pocasset Mental Health Center. The post Pause is ‘not good enough’: Health facility workers, patients, and advocates rally to oppose closures appeared first on Boston.com.

Breaking: Representative Nick Begich Voted to Gut Medicaid, Jeopardizing Health Care for Tens of Thousands of Alaskans  Alaska Native News

Orange County infant arrived in Los Angeles from Korea with measles: officials  KTLA Los Angeles

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

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.