Wong Kim Ark: How San Francisco Chinatown resident's historical lawsuit established birthright citizenship in US  ABC7 Bay Area

Expected Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers Runion: United For One Goal  Forbes

Eight members of the Alaska National Guard Civil Support Team travel to D.C. inauguration ceremony.  Alaska's News Source

Tesla has announced that its redesigned Model Y SUV is coming to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico in March, with a starting price just shy of $60,000. The news comes just two weeks after Tesla first revealed the new-look Model Y and said it was coming to China and other Asian markets, also in March. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

‘Impressively bad conditions’: How an uncharacteristic Alaska winter has impacted the 2024-2025 high school skiing season  Anchorage Daily News

Following Trump's executive action, two people who pleaded guilty for their actions at the Capitol that day have spoken out against their pardons.

Heidi Montag Sues Los Angeles And City Utility Department After Home Is Destroyed By Palisades Fire, Report Says  Forbes

A group of volunteers spends every night for a few months acting as crossing guards for tiny amphibians: migrating salamanders.

WEST SEATTLE ART: Mural proposed for waterfront park wall, with ‘the whole neighborhood involved’  West Seattle Blog

Seth Moulton reportedly saw a fundraising surge after speaking out against transgender inclusion in women's sports, but he also faced a second protest by his office.

Negative reviews hit SF doughnut cafe after owner's startup donates $1M to Trump  SFGATE

A man allegedly climbed over the wall that surrounds President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, according to reports.

The South Coast town was set to earn up to $14 million a year in tax revenue from the canceled plant, which would've brought 250 jobs to the area. The post ‘It’s a big blow’: Planned offshore wind manufacturing plant that earned Somerset a visit from Biden is canceled appeared first on Boston.com.

Trump moves to close Pentagon office focused on curbing civilian deaths  The Washington Post

In this week's science roundup from Short Wave, we discuss "chirps" of radiation from space, contagious urination among chimps, and the meltiness of vegan cheese.

The Seattle Times editorial board recommends: A mixed review of SPS’ two levies on Feb. 11 ballot  The Seattle Times

Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" had the strongest daytime debut in the network's history, premiering with a whopping 3.5 million total viewers on Tuesday.

Live updates: Trump threatens tariffs during Davos address, signs order to declassify JFK files  The Washington Post

San Francisco Giants Still Have Major Work To Do With Roster To Compete  Sports Illustrated

Alaska National Guard Civil Response Team provides security for presidential inauguration ceremony  Alaska's News Source

More rogue ‘no parking’ red curbs are popping up on S.F.’s west side. Who’s behind them?  San Francisco Chronicle

Why someone earning over $100,000 could qualify for Seattle’s affordable housing  KUOW News and Information

Meta seeks urgent fix to AI chatbot's confusion on name of US president  Reuters

They include the designers behind “Wicked,” “A Complete Unknown” and “Conclave.”

“DRAG: The Musical” Gets Extension to Summer 2025 as Alaska Announces Return to Show  GLAAD

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Major weekend rainfall ‘from the tropics’ to splash Southcentral Alaska  Alaska Public Media News

New England Patriots captain Jabrill Peppers pleaded guilty to cocaine possession in court on Thursday, though he is pleading not guilty to assault charges from a Oct. 5 incident.

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie's fentanyl ordinance to face first political test  Axios

President Donald Trump told reporters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to negotiate a deal with Russia to end the "ridiculous war."

Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications  The Washington Post

A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.

Homegrown record producer purchases long vacant historic downtown SF building  The San Francisco Standard

San Francisco's Noise Pop Festival add St. Vincent, Ben Gibbard and more to 2025 edition  CBS News

Amalia Sparhawk becomes first Garfield County student to participate in United States Senate Page Program  Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer, who was in Atlanta on Monday to watch Ohio State win the national championship, came to the defense of current Buckeyes coach Ryan Day.

US health agencies cancel external meetings, travel after Trump admin directives  Reuters

Fort Washington Library in Washington Heights reopens after extensive renovations  CBS New York

Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones Interested In Pete Carroll To Replace Mike McCarthy?  Sports Illustrated

Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Partners with End Overdose to Address Fentanyl Crisis  Yahoo Finance

Washington County pitches community treatment partnership for initiative aimed at incarcerated people  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

TRAFFIC ALERT: West Seattle low bridge out of service for second time today  West Seattle Blog

Trump signed an executive order to declassify files relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Johnson aide discouraged Hutchinson subpoena over concerns about lawmakers’ ‘sexual texts’  The Washington Post

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was celebrated at a "MAHA" inaugural ball Jan. 20, 2025, where Miss America Abbie Stockard wore a custom "Make America Healthy Again" gown.

Kash Patel’s public comments on the QAnon conspiracy theory suggests he sees its adherents more as an audience to be courted rather than an ideology to follow.

Eggs are in short supply throughout the United States, and several state laws aren't helping the situation, according to the American Egg Board. Bird flu is wreaking havoc on the U.S. poultry industry.

Boeing snaps up industrial spaces in Seattle area after shedding offices - Puget Sound Business Journal  The Business Journals

A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free.

Gluesenkamp Perez Hands Off “The Chick” as Part of Longstanding Washington Delegation Tradition  Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

‘A brand new shop:’ Jesse Jones shares vision for Results Washington as newly-appointed director  MyNorthwest

Alaska Airlines Expects To Beef Up Hawaiian’s Airbus A321neo Utilization  Simple Flying

NPR's Juana Summers talks with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship with a new executive order.

"America's Sheriff," Grady Judd, expressed his views on President Donald Trump's January 6 pardons, mass deportations and DEI within law enforcement agencies.

Why Washington Commanders Rookie Jayden Daniels Isn't Afraid of NFC Championship  Sports Illustrated

Washington state House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms  Centralia Chronicle

Kansas City Chiefs head coach was asked about one advantage the Chiefs may have over the Buffalo Bills ahead of their AFC Championship showdown.

The Spanish actress portrays the titular character in Emilia Pérez, a polarizing musical that focuses on the life of a transgender drug lord in Mexico.

College Basketball: Washington State at Santa Clara Prediction, Bettings Odds & How to Watch  HERO Sports

MrBeast is in talks to join a number of bids to buy TikTok, but he hasn't chosen any of them exclusively yet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Ichiro Suzuki said he wants to meet with the one person who voted against his induction into the Hall of Fame after he fell one vote shy of being unanimous.

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

Sen. Mazie Hirono's partisan streak at confirmation hearings continued Thursday as the lone 'no' vote in a committee hearing to recommend VA nominee Doug Collins for confirmation.

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY) on Wednesday said Democrats should stop resisting efforts to confirm President Donald Trump's nominees. The post John Barrasso on Democrats Stalling Trump Nominees: Americans Want Trump Nominees Confirmed, Not Resistance appeared first on Breitbart.

Fact Sheet: Executive Order to Establish United States Leadership in Digital Financial Technology  The White House

After chaotic auction, new owner announces plans for private SF Bay island  SFGATE

"Wheel of Fortune" host Ryan Seacrest was tackled to the ground after an overzealous contestant showed how ecstatic he was with winning the bonus round.

Holland & Knight Hires Former Davis Wright Tremaine Managing Partner in Seattle  Law.com

Audrey Hepburn's son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer, shared how Ivanka Trump's inauguration gown was inspired by his late mother and claimed she's an "anchor" for celebrities.

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.

Members of Congress would not say how many genders there are just days after President Donald Trump proclaimed that there are only two: male and female.

Harry won an apology and damages from Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids. Could the lawsuit’s end also help heal the rift with his brother, William, and his father, King Charles III?

There were doubters after Ohio State lost to Michigan, but Emeka Egbuka reflected on the team's attitude shift in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

Washington Commanders’ Super Bowl victories: A look at the team’s winning past  FOX 5 DC

Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks with Trump and his allies who have mounted an extensive public campaign to push Hegseth toward confirmation. The post Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him appeared first on Boston.com.

In the quest for stronger, more resilient buildings and infrastructure, engineers are turning to innovative solutions, such as concrete-filled steel tube columns (CFST) strengthened with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). These advanced composite structures combine the robust load-bearing capabilities and strength of CFST columns with the lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties of CFRP. The result is a cutting-edge construction material that not only enhances structural performance but also offers increased durability and reduced maintenance.

President Trump pardoned men who violently attacked police officers on Jan. 6 along with nearly 1,600 other people who had been charged in connection with the riot. But his grant of clemency did not erase the video evidence of their crimes.

A leading national trade association has sent a letter to three key departments issuing a list of guidelines they say will best help achieve President Trump's energy goals.

A new study co-authored by a USC Price professor published in Energies finds that generating electricity with wind turbines off the coast of California is an even more attractive option than it was at the beginning of the decade. That was until the Trump Administration put a temporary halt this week to new leases for offshore wind on all areas of the continental shelf, including California.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politics

Lawmakers want to know if President Donald Trump's plans of mass deportation for illegal immigrants will impact American farmers and create a worker shortage.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is reportedly speaking to family and friends, including Hillary Clinton, about possible next steps after her loss in the 2024 election.

Seattle judge grants WA’s request to temporarily block Trump’s birthright citizenship order  The Olympian

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Jon Stewart that the working class was getting "ripped off" as tech billionaires align themselves with President Trump.

HIGHLIGHTS: Seattle Sounders FC vs Puskás Akadémia FC | January 23, 2025  SoundersFC.com

Recent Report Explains Why Seattle Mariners Won't Sign Top Available Third Baseman  Sports Illustrated

Urban Ecology Center Reopens Washington Park Branch with Grand Reopening and Winterfest event  Urban Milwaukee

Farmers RECC announces recipients of Frankfort and Washington Youth Tour  WBKO

‘A Quiet Force’: Harris Returns Home After Making History in Washington  The New York Times

Party loyalty remains strong even for nominees who go down. Pete Hegseth’s no different, but the Trump era has strengthened it even more.

President Donald Trump ordered the files related to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy be released.

S.F.’s Presidio singled out for massive cut under Republican budget plans  San Francisco Chronicle

Originally recorded for the rock star's major album Private Dancer, 'Hot For You Baby' was thought lost.

Japanese phenom and now Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki revealed which American food he is most looking forward to, now that he will be in the United States.

McGlothin named Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas  Department of Justice

Federal judge in Seattle blocks Trump order ending birthright citizenship  Northwest Asian Weekly

The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.

Students at Antioch High School are opening up about the scenes of panic that unfolded inside the building during the shooting; a victim's family is speaking out.

School of Rock West Seattle has been kicking it for a decade; Easy Street Records party set for Feb. 7  Westside Seattle

Justice Dept. revokes job offers to young lawyers in elite honors program  The Washington Post

A majority of the players from the disappointing 2024 season are gone. Here's an overview of the changes, with a rundown on some of New England's new faces. The post The Revolution went through one of the most dramatic roster rebuilds in club history. Will it work? appeared first on Boston.com.

School tours and open houses, education funding lesson, more for your West Seattle Thursday  West Seattle Blog

A public school teacher was allegedly suspended by her Connecticut district for refusing to remove a cross beside her desk, a demand letter from First Liberty says.

Online retailer Amazon said Wednesday that it's closing all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec in the next two months.

LOS ANGELES — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against a man they said had falsely claimed to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on eight celebrities. The post ‘Diddy’ Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Male Accuser, News Nation Parent Company appeared first on Breitbart.

Families rally at Washington State Capitol to urge lawmakers to address childcare crisis  KIRO Seattle

Parents urge Seattle Public Schools to expand open enrollment to keep families in district  KOMO News

Bill Belichick's contract details were released by UNC Thursday, and his whopping salary of $10 million per year — excluding incentives — puts him among the 10 highest-paid coaches.

Trendy footwear brand once valued at $1.4 billion closes original San Francisco store  San Francisco Chronicle

The seasonal Oak Bluffs property comes with three bedrooms and has undergone several updates. The post Martha’s Vineyard ‘gingerbread house’ hits the market for $749k. Run, run, run as fast as you can. appeared first on Boston.com.

Seattle venture heavyweight Madrona raises $770 million for 2 new funds  The Business Journals

Exclusive | Former Apple Executive Asks $25.5 Million for San Francisco Apartment  The Wall Street Journal

Washington state bill seeks to end 'balance sheet manipulation' for budget revenue forecasts  Centralia Chronicle

California Legislature approves $2.5 billion for state response to Los Angeles-area fires  ABC7 Los Angeles

News | Canadian trust refinances Seattle apartments as investment rebounds  CoStar Group

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday to mandate doctors perform lifesaving care for babies born alive after abortion attempts.

US exit from Paris climate deal complicates finance targets, says COP30 head  Reuters

Major San Francisco Union Square hotel to hit the market as part of $1B sale  SFGATE

The Cost of the Los Angeles Fires Is Looking Like $30 Billion—and Counting  Inc.

“Normally, we don't see taxi drivers getting roped into an armed robbery.” The post Taxi driver in Somerville says he unknowingly acted as getaway car for bank robbery suspect appeared first on Boston.com.

Focus: Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with tech giants  Reuters

Purdue Pharma and the Sackler families agreed Thursday to increase their financial contribution to $7.4 billion to resolve mass opioid litigation.

It can be challenging for developers of fintech apps to integrate repayment, balance transfer, and bill pay functionality. Devs often have to deal with a patchwork of brittle screen-scraping APIs to extract data from users’ financial institutions — or worse, tools to process mounds of physical checks and paperwork. Three friends and entrepreneurs — Jose […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska Air Credits Q4 Revenue Jump To Strong Travel Demand, Confirms $1 Billion Share Buyback Plan  Benzinga

Norway wealth fund CEO in Davos: US inflationary pressure a risk to markets  Reuters

Visa has joined African fintech Moniepoint as a new investor. The business banking and payments platform confirmed to TechCrunch that it received a “strategic investment” from the global payments giant as both companies look to drive financial inclusion and support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. Sources close to the deal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Norway wealth fund CEO in Davos: US inflationary pressure a risk to markets in 2025  Reuters

$537+ Billion United States Electric Vehicles (EV) Market Forecast, 2033: Featuring Analysis of Leading Companies Tesla, BMW, BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, General Motor, Nissan, and Toyota  GlobeNewswire

Senior military officer who had the power to rule on whether conscripts were for for service has been arrested over unexplained wealth. The post Ukraine Arrests Chief Army Psychiatrist Over ‘Unfounded Assets’ Including Stacks of Cash as Security Service Cracks Down on Draft Dodgers appeared first on Breitbart.

Some of Wall Street's most powerful financiers are likely to be disappointed by the Trump administration's treatment of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Investors Will Likely Be Disappointed with Bets on Fannie and Freddie’s Release appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington Commanders' NFC Championship Opponent Eagles Without Key Players Again  Sports Illustrated

Where Washington football’s 2025 outgoing transfer portal players rank  Huskies Wire

Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey talked to Fox News Digital about his cannabis advocacy and why he uses the drug as well as using it during his NFL career.

Photos: Fans abuzz for 'Inside Jeopardy!' with Seattle's own Ken Jennings  KOMO News

Washington Commanders Preparing to 'Do What We Do' in NFC Championship Game  Sports Illustrated

Sports radio legend Mike Francesa reacted to first lady Melania Trump's outfit on Inauguration Day, saying he loved her style but was no fan of that hat.

Australian tennis star Arina Rodionova and Australian rules football star Ty Vickery announced thier divorce on Wednesday amid the promotional of her OnlyFans account.

Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors  Bleacher Report

Watch Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

YOUTH SPORTS: Registration deadline nears for West Seattle Little League  West Seattle Blog

The Eagles officially sold out of pints of memorabilia snow at Lincoln Financial Field during their playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday

An individual “threw bricks through several glass windows near the front entrance," a spokesperson for Fenway Health said. The post Fenway Health vandalized with bricks thrown through windows, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sue city of Los Angeles after losing home in Palisades Fire  Page Six

The Celtics are sporting a clean bill of health entering Thursday night’s tilt with Los Angeles. The post Jaylen Brown set to play vs. Lakers after sustaining ankle injury Wednesday appeared first on Boston.com.

US agents raid New Jersey business, detaining migrants and citizens, mayor says  Reuters

Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Sue Los Angeles Over Water Supply Issues That Hampered Firefighting  Hollywood Reporter

‘No noise or discussion’ on canceling 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles amid fires  Awful Announcing

Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California  The Associated PressNew wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations  Reuters

Ash from Los Angeles fires found near remote island in the Pacific Ocean  SFGATE

A Senate Republican is launching a new bid to make it deportable to assault a law enforcement officer, as similar bills pick up bipartisan support in Congress.

California Wildfires: Blaze Ignites in Ventura County as Hughes Fire Burns Northwest of L.A.  The New York Times

Comedy and TV legend Jay Leno details how he helped hand out hot meals to first responders fighting fires around Los Angeles County on "The Will Cain Show."

LA fires live: Hughes, Laguna progress stopped; forecasters warn of dangerous winds  The Independent

San Diego blazes erupt; progress made on raging Hughes Fire: Wildfire Live updates  USA TODAY

Jalen Hurts was a limited practice participant this week after the Eagles quarterback appeared to injure his knee during a divisional round game against the Rams.

Hughes Fire in LA County burns 10,000 acres, containment rises as some evacuations remain  CBS Los Angeles

Washington State Superintendent releases guidelines for immigrant student protections at public schools  KREM.com

Nashville investigators say they believe the teenager who opened fire in a high school and killed a girl before killing himself was influenced by material found on "harmful" sites.

S.F. eyes closer coordination with the feds on terrorism. Critics are worried  San Francisco Chronicle

News | Trammell Crow finishes sprawling warehouse in southern Washington  CoStar Group

A group of more than 1,000 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers are coming up on three months of strike, asking for better working conditions.

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.

United States: District Court Temporarily Halts Birthright Citizenship Executive Order  Fragomen

States attorneys general from 11 states have criticized a Justice Department memo warning of possible prosecutions for noncompliance of immigration enforcement.

Washington Commanders Announce Second Injury Report Before NFC Title Game  Sports Illustrated

Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign legislation for $2.5 billion toward Los Angeles wildfire relief  CBS News

A common cognitive disorder with symptoms that mimic Alzheimer's is often mistaken for the disease. Researchers are calling for criteria to diagnose the little-known condition.

Despite the U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on the link between alcohol and cancer, a majority says they won’t skip happy hour, according to a new Fox News survey.

Trans activists shut down U Washington TPUSA event after pulling fire alarm, shattering window  Fox News

Hughes and Laguna fires spread amid another day of fire danger in Los Angeles  The Washington Post

VOA Spanish: US citizenship for children of immigrants: Who is affected and when?  VOA Asia

Federal investigators are searching for two men who were caught on video stealing critical fire equipment during the Los Angeles wildfire response.

Washington bill would give judges discretion to reduce sentences of convicted felons  The Center Square

Los Angeles agency reveals estimated economic impact of deadly wildfires as infernos still rage  Fox News

Firefighters gain control of new fires in Southern California as critical fire weather continues  Fox Weather

Rain in forecast as firefighters work to contain Los Angeles wildfires  CBS News

Washington state bill would ‘kill the initiative process,’ critic claims  Centralia Chronicle

Italy's Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon upheld Amanda Knox's criminal conviction for slandering her former boss, Patrick Lumumba, nearly two decades ago.

The U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday said a man who passed a security checkpoint with a handgun and toured the chamber was arrested and charged.

Jury seated at Los Angeles trial of rapper A$AP Rocky on felony charges he fired a gun at a former friend in 2021  Yahoo! Voices

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has broken his silence after his critical two-point conversion drop that lost his team a game against the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs.

184 pets from LA wildfires rescued, delivered to North Texas animal shelters  NBC DFW

Jewish groups in the United States are warily welcoming Israel's ceasefire agreement with Hamas, while mourning the many casualties of the war in Gaza.

Washington man pleads guilty to illegally taking workers’ comp for nearly 3 years  Big Country News

A man with a gun entered the Capitol complex, even after a hand search was conducted by an officer, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) revealed in a statement released on Thursday. The post USCP: Man With a Gun Enters the Capitol Complex, Even After Hand Search appeared first on Breitbart.

Washington state House Democrat pushes bill requiring liability policy to buy or possess firearms  Centralia Chronicle

House lawmakers are growing more uneasy about the looming government funding deadline.

Washington chief justice reflects on pandemic’s lasting imprint on state courts  Centralia Chronicle

Explore nearly 15 years of Seattle bike history through our new @seabikeblog Twitter archive  Seattle Bike Blog

The head of the Las Vegas Police Department doubled down on a policy guiding officers to limit cooperation with ICE and to not assist with any federal immigration “roundups."

Eagles fans and local bakers spearhead fundraisers to support wildfire victims in Los Angeles  PhillyVoice.com

Live updates: More than 16,100 structures destroyed in Eaton and Palisades fires  NBC Los Angeles

Corporate earnings are coming in strong. Investors are also seeing the Trump administration take a less aggressive approach to tariffs than some had expected.

Bonhams and Project Angel Food Announce Benefit Auction for Los Angeles Fire Relief  HYPEBEAST

Vin Diesel Says He Will Bring ‘Fast X: Part 2’ Production Back to LA in Response to Wildfires  TheWrap

Suburban Seattle officer gets over 16 years in prison for fatally shooting a homeless man  WNCT

Across the nation, 911 dispatch centers are facing a worker shortage. Unfortunately, this understaffing, plus the nature of the job itself, leads to dispatchers who are often overworked and stressed. Meanwhile, when community members need to report a crime, their options are to contact 911 for an emergency or, in a non-emergency situation, call a non-emergency number or fill out an online form.

A snow storm and airport closures can't stop Louisiana's Washington Mardi Gras from rolling  NOLA.com

The Senate Judiciary Committee is investigating the New Orleans terrorist attack that left 15 people dead, as well as the explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas.

A video shows the cockpit view of California Air National Guard pilots flying low and dropping fire retardant over the Hughes Fire in Los Angeles County.

Opinion | I photographed abortion clinics. What caught my eye hung on the walls.  The Washington Post

Hughes Fire in Castaic community of LA County explodes to over 10,000 acres  CBS Los Angeles

Amid another day of fire danger in Los Angeles, Hughes and Laguna fires spread  The Washington Post

Warm, ‘incredibly wet’ weather could lead to weekend flooding in Southcentral Alaska  Anchorage Daily News

Hughes Fire triggers massive evacuations, impacting over 50,000 people in Los Angeles area  San Francisco Chronicle

Jaia Cruz, 24, indicted in stabbing murder of US mailman Ray Hodge III on his lunch break at a Manhattan deli earlier this month.

Yuval Raphael, survivor of the Nova music festival terrorist attack by Hamas in October 2023, has turned to music to help her process her trauma and will represent Israel in the Eurovision contest.

US exit from Paris Agreement makes it harder to meet climate finance targets - COP30 head  Reuters

The 27-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Tuesday after Capitol police officers found him leaving the Library of Congress and walking toward his car, police said. The post Mass. man who took a U.S. Capitol tour with a gun in his possession is arrested, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

Robert Cromey, S.F. Episcopal priest who defied the church by performing gay weddings, dies at 93  San Francisco Chronicle

Federal agencies must revise telework policies by Friday, White House says  The Washington Post

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents rescued an American hiker after the hiker was strafed by "suspected cartel terrorists." The shooting took place near the California-Mexico border close to Jacumba, California. The post American Hiker Shot on U.S. Soil by Suspected Cartel Terrorists, Says Border Sector Chief appeared first on Breitbart.

Celebrity Hairstylist Jen Atkin Says She Is Moving to Seattle After Losing Her Home in L.A. Wildfires  PEOPLE

The reported arrests came days after President Donald Trump vowed to begin sending millions of undocumented immigrants “back to the places from which they came.”  The post Fox News ‘embedded’ with federal agents for Boston area immigrant raids appeared first on Boston.com.

Washington issues guidance to schools on protecting immigrant students amid Trump orders  KOMO News

United States: Rohingya survivor asks US regulator to investigate Meta’s potential role in Myanmar atrocities  Amnesty International

Building Broadband: Alaska Communications and Old Harbor Native Corp. extend fiber to Kodiak Island’s tribal communities; Armstrong’s Southern Butler County fiber build targets 44K locations  LightWave Online

Axel Rudakubana, 18, will probably never be released, a judge ruled as he condemned the “extreme violence” of his knife attack on a dance class last year.

Chris Brown has filed a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros and others for making a “defamatory documentary” about his alleged sexual assault and other accusations, according to a lawyers’ statement posted to the singer’s Instagram. The post Chris Brown Sues Warner Bros. for $500 Million Over ‘History of Violence’ Doc He Says Falsely Labeled Him an Abuser appeared first on Breitbart.

Vin Diesel Says 'Fast X: Part 2' Will "Finally Return Home": "Los Angeles Needs It Now More Than Ever"  Deadline

Here's the latest on LA County's Hughes Fire as 'dangerous' winds continue  SFGATE

The research could further complicate the polarized politics of abortion because the drug in the study is the key ingredient in a pill used for emergency contraception.

Live updates: Trump threatens tariffs, presses allies on defense spending during remote Davos address  The Washington Post

New brush fire breaks out in Ventura County as firefighters battle Sepulveda, Hughes fires  ABC7 Los Angeles

Major Olympic broadcaster told Los Angeles fires will not affect 2028 Games  The New York Times

Live updates: Ventura County fire forces CSU Channel Islands campus evacuation  NBC Los Angeles

Madrona raises $770M for new funds — here’s what the Seattle VC firm is betting on  GeekWire

Aerial attack helps firefighters maintain the upper hand on a huge fire north of Los Angeles  The Associated PressHughes Fire rages near LA; 50K under evacuation orders, warnings: Live updates  USA TODAYFirefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up  BBC.com

California bolsters Disaster Recovery Centers to help Los Angeles firestorm survivors online and in-person  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

University of Alaska Fairbanks student from Jonesboro awarded NextGen scholarship  Jonesboro Right Now

The officers went to an apartment in San Antonio and were shot by a barricaded man, who was found dead, the authorities said.

Fearing US ‘hostility,’ Russia could ‘escalate early’ in a space conflict: RAND  Breaking Defense

John Legend Sings “Ordinary People” For Incarcerated Los Angeles Firefighters  Yahoo! Voices

The Department of Justice has told legal service providers who receive federal funding to stop providing legal orientation to immigrants at immigration courts.

Auburn, WA police officer to be sentenced for 2019 shooting death of homeless man  FOX 13 Seattle

Auburn police officer sentenced for 2019 shooting death of homeless man  FOX 13 Seattle

Rutte warned on Thursday that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world´s biggest military alliance. The post NATO Boss Warns Russian Victory Would Seriously Damage Alliance’s Credibility appeared first on Breitbart.

Couples and vendors affected by the devastating California wildfires are finding an outpouring of community support.

Actor Chris Pratt shared an update on how his family is doing during the California fires. Pratt said his son's school is "gone," and his ex-wife Anna Faris' home "burned down."

California Wildfire Updates: NWS Warns Of ‘Dangerous Fire Day’ As New Hughes Fire Burns  Forbes

Rachel Chen pleaded guilty to two class A felony counts of conspiracy to commit theft by deception and one class A felony count of theft by deception, according to officials. The post North Andover woman, 26, sent to prison for scamming elderly out of thousands appeared first on Boston.com.

Denzel Washington's Critically Panned $151M Thriller Movie Gets Some Detective Details Right, But Expert Notices Flaws  Screen Rant

The “Emilia Pérez” star isn’t the first trans Oscar nominee. Anohni was up for best song, and Elliot Page was a contender before coming out publicly as trans.

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OpenAI’s AI chatbot platform, ChatGPT, suffered a major outage Thursday. Early this morning, ChatGPT users started reporting issues accessing ChatGPT on the web and other platforms. According to the ChatGPT status page on OpenAI’s website, OpenAI acknowledged the problem at 5:12 a.m. Pacific, and identified the root cause a little under an hour later. “[We] […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Alaska Airlines helps to fuel ascent of aerospace sustainability and workforce development in Greater Seattle  The Business Journals

Actor Colin Egglesfield revealed this week that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and underwent surgery, saying it was caught early. He has been diagnosed with testicular cancer twice before.

United States Smart Energy Industry Research 2025: Escalating Global Focus on Mitigating Climate Change has Prompted a Significant Uptick in Investments and Initiatives - Opportunity Forecast to 2030  Yahoo Finance

With seven new startups, MIT.nano's program for hard-tech ventures expands to more than 20 companies.

‘It is really freaking cold,' scientist at Mount Washington Observatory says  NBC Boston

Scientists Analyzed SF Coyote Poop So We Know Exactly What They Eat Now  KQED

Forget the Valencia bikeway: The new ‘neckdown’ is driving motorists crazy  The San Francisco Standard

African healthcare at a crossroads after United States pulls WHO funding  RFI English