Spotify has acknowledged an issue that’s causing some of its paid Premium subscribers to encounter ads when trying to play music. In an X post published on Thursday by Spotify’s customer service account, the company said it’s looking into the problem and linked to its Community website where the issue has been documented by users […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Owner of Mankato radio network among 3 skiers buried in Alaskan avalanche  KARE11.com

Remarks at a UN General Assembly Meeting on Russia's Use of Vetoes in the Security Council  United States Mission to the United Nations

New hires at the CIA have begun getting laid off, the agency said Thursday.

Rachel Ritter and Mia Walters have been friends for more than 15 years!

Ukraine's former army chief says US 'destroying' world order  Reuters.com

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! TechCrunch’s transportation team — well at least myself and senior reporter Rebecca Bellan — are hittin’ the road. Destination: SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and culture […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

“The chance to work on that investigative enterprise unit is a dream come true.” The post Mass. native Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports' first sportswriter, is leaving site for ESPN appeared first on Boston.com.

A Washington Post column trashed the Democratic Party's method of protesting President Trump's address to Congress, asking if it proves the party has "nothing left to try."

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Arsicault: One of San Francisco’s Most Viral Croissants Is Headed to Mission Rock  Eater SF

Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odorless and highly flammable gas is hard to detect using human senses and poses a challenge for its safe deployment.

Ethics watchdog fired by Trump drops lawsuit challenging dismissal  NBC Los Angeles

VA is preparing to lay off as many as 80,000 workers in coming weeks, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News.

Rep. Andy Ogles said he intends to force a vote on a resolution to strip Democrats who derailed House floor proceedings from their committees.

Gov. Ferguson to give update on future of Washington's ferries  KOMO News

Are you the lucky winner? Nearly 20 Washington lottery tickets worth $10,000 still unclaimed  KREM.com

West African Textiles Inspired This Los Angeles ADU’s Rhythmic Cladding  Dwell

The Trump administration is moving to house 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay – though the plan is seeing a few bumps in its road to implementation

Washington sends 14 entries to NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships  Huskies Wire

It is estimated that about 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease. The involuntary periodic movements sometimes strongly affect how patients are able to perform daily activities, such as drinking from a glass or writing.

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump reflected on his address to Congress, telling Fox News Digital that he “felt very comfortable there" and that “even the fake news said good things."

A small team of optical and solar cell specialists and electrical engineers affiliated with several institutions in China, and one in France, has found that adding pyrrodiazole to formamidinium iodide perovskite films can increase the efficiency of the solar cells made with them.

In a new interview, Jessie James Decker opened up about her postpartum journey after giving birth to her son and the mental and physical challenges she's faced along the way.

“She stood up for the city and refused to cower in the face of threats and smears,” one of more than 1,700 respondents said. The post Mayor Michelle Wu represented Boston well at the ‘sanctuary cities’ congressional hearing, readers say. Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.

American Airlines adds nonstop flights from Columbus to Los Angeles  10TV

The White House has pulled Thursday's signing of the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, multiple sources told ABC News.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy violations. Another concern has received far less attention: the potential use of the data to train a private company's artificial intelligence systems.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says U.S. tariffs could be ‘painful’ for league if Canadian dollar drops  The New York Times

Kennedy Center President Ric Grenell slammed Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda after "Hamilton" was pulled from a planned production at the center.

Without Congress, President Trump cannot dismantle the agency. No modern president has ever tried to unilaterally shut down a federal department.

Two main manufacturers dominate the EV (electric vehicle) market: Tesla, which is most popular in Europe and North America, and BYD, which leads the Chinese EV market. However, both manufacturers have released limited data about their batteries, so the mechanical structure and characteristics of these battery cells have remained mysterious. To compare the batteries used by each manufacturer and better understand how EV batteries function overall, a team of researchers took one of each apart.

The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue.

Author and creator of the "Harry Potter" franchise J.K. Rowling railed against the transgender mob's "unadulterated bulls**t" in response to a critic who tried to lecture her about "gender." The post J.K. Rowling Rails Against Transgender Mob’s ‘Unadulterated Bulls**t’ appeared first on Breitbart.

White House mum on price relief measures as inflation stings Trump’s ratings  The Washington Post

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has reportedly removed some web pages about transgender activists and LGBTQ history. The post Report: NPS Scrubs Some Web Pages About Transgenders and LGBTQ History appeared first on Breitbart.

On Thursday French large language model (LLM) developer Mistral launched a new API for developers who handle complex PDF documents. Mistral OCR is an optical character recognition (OCR) API that can turn any PDF into a text file to make it easier for AI models to ingest. LLMs that underpin popular GenAI tools, like OpenAI’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Analysis | The many unpopular things Trump is doing right now  The Washington Post

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman said Wednesday on "World According to Boyar" that the Democratic Party needed "a complete reboot" to the point leadership should resign. The post Ackman: ‘Democratic Party Needs a Complete Reboot,’ ‘A Lot of People Need to Resign in Disgrace’ appeared first on Breitbart.

A not-yet-filed proposal would build 500 apartments in Davis Square. But it would also temporarily close or displace some businesses, like The Burren. The post Davis Square housing development could close or displace businesses appeared first on Boston.com.

A Canadian lawyer is leading a delegation to Washington to discuss the possibility of U.S. statehood for Alberta with the Trump administration.

President Trump announces 'gigantic' Alaska natural gas pipeline project  youralaskalink

Foreign Affairs Minister Lejone Mpotjoane of Lesotho said his nation would be "happy" to invite President Donald Trump to visit. The post African Nation of Lesotho Invites Trump to Visit After He Jokes ‘Nobody Has Heard of’ It appeared first on Breitbart.

Expected Cold Temperatures Impact Nebraska Baseball's Weekend Series with Washington  Sports Illustrated

After issuing an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports last month, President Trump targeted the state for scrutiny.

US Education Department to investigate DC schools' treatment of disabled students  NBC Washington

Ten members of his party joined Republicans in voting to officially condemn the Texas Democrat after he was ejected from the president’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Mr. Green voted “present.”

Deebo Samuel: Washington one of the best possible fits for me  NBC Sports

U.S. House votes to censure Houston Congressman Al Green for disrupting Trump’s address  Houston Public Media

Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America is deploying resources on the ground in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, which is being closely watched throughout the country.

D.C. begins clearing homeless encampments, denies link to Trump directive  The Washington Post

Commercial company Intuitive Machines is attempting to land a probe near the lunar south pole. If successful, it will be the second time a private company has landed on the moon in less than a week.

The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night.

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A girls basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

The House on Thursday voted to censure Rep. Al Green (D-TX) for his protest during President Donald Trump's address to Congress. The post House Censures Al Green for Disrupting Trump Address to Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

CNN's Harry Enten said Wednesday that Democratic reaction to President Donald Trump's speech on Tuesday was a good illustration of why the party has such a low approval rating.

Private search engine DuckDuckGo is leaning further into the generative AI opportunity. The non-tracking search engine has been dabbling with expanding the role of AI assistance in its product for the past year, including launching a chatbot-style interface last fall — available at Duck.ai. In a blog post Thursday, the company said the service is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Trump live: US says it wants to bring ‘peace to both sides’ in Ukraine war  Al Jazeera English

Idaho U.S. Sen. Crapo blocks tariff bill days before Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico  Idaho Capital Sun

Barack Obama attends Los Angeles Clippers game without Michelle as split rumors swirl  New York Post

Ralph Lauren returns to San Francisco with new Jackson Square store  San Francisco Chronicle

Washington high school (WIAA) 4A/3A boys basketball tournament: Quarterfinal recaps, highlights, top performers  Sports Illustrated

Washington Capitals Recall Alexander Alexeyev From Conditioning Loan With AHL’s Hershey Bears  NoVa Caps

Alaska housing leaders learn about 3D concrete printing possibilities  Alaska's News Source

US weekly jobless claims fall; DOGE action boosts planned layoffs in February  Reuters

"Ghostbusters" star Bill Murray, 74, recently addressed the 2023 rumors that he had dated singer Kelis, 45, joking they raised his "cred."

GAME ON! Science, Sports & Play Exhibit coming to Los Angeles | by Erin Edwards | Mar, 2025  mlblogs.com

Seattle Mariners Fans React Angrily to Another Questionable Jerry Dipoto Interview  Sports Illustrated

Wednesday on FNC's "Hannity," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed those within the Department of Homeland Security who were leaking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) movements to potential illegal aliens facing possible deportation procedures had been identified and would be prosecuted. The post Noem Says ICE Leakers Have Been Identified and Are Facing Prosecution appeared first on Breitbart.

Russia warned Macron not to threaten it with nuclear rhetoric after the French president said he was open to discussions on extending France's nuclear umbrella to allies.

The Nigerian songwriter and guitarist's latest record is an acoustic reimagining of 2024's Funeral for Justice.

Soldiers in Alaska landed their Black Hawk on a train in a special ops exercise  Task & Purpose

A judge has denied a request from USAID contractors to issue a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's mass termination of their contracts.

Washington State Supreme Court upholds signature verification on ballots  MyNorthwest

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said that there was no sign of an active shooter at Corry Station on March 6. In 2019, the base experienced a terror attack that killed three sailors and wounded eight others.

Justin Blaxton, 34, allegedly threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump and launch missiles to destroy New York in a series of 911 calls.

Hulk Hogan weighed in on Wednesday about John Cena turning heel in a shocking twist of events during the WWE Elimination Chamber premium live event.

Fatal collision on Highway 555 in Washington County, sheriff reports  LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY

Recology garbage truck strikes S.F. tree, blocking street in Lower Nob Hill  San Francisco Chronicle

A federal judge blocked New York City’s request for President Donald Trump’s administration to return $80 million in FEMA funds allocated for migrant shelters and services.

2 leaders of group suspected of smuggling 20,000 immigrants are arrested in Los Angeles  ABC7 Los Angeles

Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who starred alongside her ex-husband David Hasselhoff in "Baywatch," has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. The "Knight Rider" actress was 62.

Police reopen 1999 cold case of missing Washington toddler Teekah Lewis, seeking new leads  KEYE TV CBS Austin

Key deadlines for LA wildfire recovery are coming up. Here's what to know  NBC Los Angeles

The Senate Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology holds a hearing on preventing wildfires after the California fires that devastated neighborhoods around Los Angeles. The post Watch Live: Hearing on Preventing Wildfires After Devastating California Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

Canada will be in trade war with US for foreseeable future, says Trudeau  Reuters Canada

CNBC Excerpts: United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Speaks with CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” Today  CNBC

Guns could soon be banned from more public places in Washington  MyNorthwest

Los Angeles wildfires impact students on American University’s campus  The Eagle

US gov’t dysfunction threatens Alaska halibut, black cod seasons  Undercurrent News

Woman killed, driver charged following Washington County, Virginia, crash, police say  WCYB

On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will kick off — and you can be part of the industry-changing conversations that will be taking place. We have an open invitation for members of the AI community to lead breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and AI aficionados attending our newest event, which […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Google has begun testing a new AI-powered search tool called "AI Mode" that provides users with artificial intelligence-generated answers rather than traditional web links. The post No More Web Links: Google Rolls Out Search Tool that Only Provides AI Answers appeared first on Breitbart.

Commercial company Intuitive Machines has put its second probe on the moon, but it was not immediately clear if the vehicle was upright and fully functioning.

In two new studies published in ACS Energy Letters and Energy & Environmental Science, scientists in Saudi Arabia have made a breakthrough that could increase the power and lower the cost of lithium-metal batteries by incorporating nylon into the design.

Siemens plans to invest $285 million in manufacturing in the United States, the tech company said Thursday, including two new facilities in California and Texas.

UAMS, Washington Regional receive $4.5 million to expand medical education  talkbusiness.net

Getting ghosted is never fun. Especially if you’re a founder seeking capital from investors. It’s similar to dating. You might be left wondering “Why is this person not getting back to me? Did I do something wrong?” Did the investor hate the product? Did they not care for me personally?” It’s enough to drive anyone […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

More consolidation is playing out in the security industry as platform players scoop up technology to give them deeper expertise in growing business areas. Thursday, Armis, a $4.2 billion specialist in cyber exposure management, said it would be acquiring Otorio, a specialist in securing industrial and physical environments.  Terms of the deal are not being […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

COMMENTARY: Los Angeles’s climate crisis offers a blueprint for California’s schools  EdSource