RI to whittle down bids to build new Washington Bridge on anniversary of closure  WPRI.com

Rebels in Syria are making rapid advances against the government forces of President Bashar al-Assad. Assad has managed to stay in power throughout the civil war that has engulfed his country for more than a decade. But he again finds himself in a precarious position. We weigh the chances of his political survival. And in Lebanon, residents are watching as Syrian rebels get closer and closer to their border. There is concern that the fighting will spill over, threatening a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and perhaps becoming a regional war.

US Supreme Court to weigh bid to sue Palestinian authorities over attacks  Reuters

Targeted killing of UnitedHealth executive sends a chill through C suites  The Washington Post

The Shocking Way “Night Stalker” Richard Ramirez Was Caught, Beaten by Angry Los Angeles Residents  Oxygen

The jury was 'unable to come to a unanimous vote' on Daniel Penny's manslaughter charge over the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.

In the long-running war inside the Texas G.O.P., Dade Phelan survived a primary against a Trump-backed novice. But his increasingly conservative caucus turned against him.

US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process  Al Jazeera English

The shooting of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson occurred in broad daylight, but the shooter is still at large. Police have six key data points to jumpstart their investigation.

Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend Christmas Day behind bars for the first time as he awaits his federal sex trafficking trial. The musician will receive a holiday meal.

Mehmet Oz, the celebrity doctor picked by President Donald Trump to oversee Medicare and Medicaid programs, will stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed.

TikTok Critic Keith Lee Doubles Down on His Unflattering Assessment of the Bay  Eater SF

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Juliette Binoche and Ralph Fiennes about The Return, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It's their first time on screen together in almost 30 years.

The rebels’ gains prompted Lebanon and Jordan to close border crossings and Israel to reinforce its forces in the Golan Heights.

Bears vs. 49ers Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 14 (San Francisco Will Bounce Back)  Sports Illustrated

Experienced Alaska pilot convicted of flying without license, unregistered plane  youralaskalink

Director of San Francisco radio station steps down, citing financial struggles  SFGATE

Arenas questioned why the Celtics were playing Pritchard and Drew Peterson in a game earlier in the week. The post Celtics’ Payton Pritchard called out Gilbert Arenas for ‘disappointing’ comments about him and Drew Peterson appeared first on Boston.com.

Meta’s Nick Clegg talked about how Musk is “playing an outsized role in both the election and now the formation of the new US administration.”  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Phil Mickelson shared a post on X that called Daniel Penny a "hero," adding Penny was "protecting the many passengers whose lives were threatened."

In a wave of fall TV shows, including The Day of the Jackal, The Agency, and Netflix's new Keira Knightley series Black Doves, spies don't just answer to their intelligence agencies – they've also got families at home.

Former transgenders, parents and activists braved cold temperatures on Wednesday morning to rally outside the Supreme Court to demand an end to the “butchery" of child sex change surgeries.

Rep. Eli Crane is planning to introduce a resolution to honor a U.S. Marine veteran on trial for killing a homeless man who was described as acting erratic on the subway.

A New York state district announced on Thursday it's allowing a student to form a Bible club after one of its schools initially denied him permission.

White House lawyers are studying preemptive pardons that President Joe Biden has discussed with senior aides, according to multiple establishment media reports. The post Report: White House Lawyers Studying Preemptive Pardon for Mark Milley appeared first on Breitbart.

Employers added 227,000 jobs in November, a recovery from previous month  The Washington Post

San Francisco Hotel Workers Strike: Association of American Law Schools moves annual meeting to Moscone Center  ABC7 Bay Area

After being off the NFL sidelines for the first time since 1975 this year, Bill Belichick has reportedly interviewed for the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina.

With sweeps legalized, homeless residents’ S.F. lawsuit is narrowed to property seizures  San Francisco Chronicle

Over a hundred colleges and high schools are turning to a new AI tool called Nectir, allowing teachers to create a personalized learning partner that’s trained on their syllabi, textbooks, and assignments to help students with anything from questions related to their coursework to essay writing assistance and even future career guidance.  The company announced […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur addressed the incident that took place before Thursday's night game against the Detroit Lions when he got into a heated confrontation with a fan.

No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani shared a Christmas message about the love of Jesus Christ in a video posted to her Instagram account, where she urged her 17.7 million followers to join her in praying during the 25 days leading up to Christmas via the Catholic prayer app Hallow. The post No Doubt: Gwen Stefani Shares Christmas Message About the Love of Jesus Christ appeared first on Breitbart.

Fans are left confused after ESPN announced that Timothée Chalamet would be their guest picker on "College GameDay" this weekend.

Leaving Bevo behind: Texas mascot not traveling to SEC Championship Game  NBC Los Angeles

U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik's Senate confirmation appears almost certain.  The post Elise Stefanik Quietly Builds Robust Support for U.N. Ambassador Confirmation appeared first on Breitbart.

San Francisco 49ers hosted Special Olympics Flag Football game | 'GMFB'  NFL.com

Los Angeles Angels Trade Ideas, Contract Reflections, Trout & Rendon Thoughts | FANMAIL FRIDAY  ABC10.com KXTV

UCLA fan slaps USC backer hard at Rose Bowl game between crosstown rivals  ABC7 Los Angeles

NBA League Pass Game of the Day: Los Angeles Lakers at Atlanta Hawks (7:30 ET)  NBA.com

San Fran. Dons vs. Saint Louis Billikens: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Cardi B needs to listen to Perez! [...] Read More... The post Cardi B Denies Financial Troubles! Boasts About Spending “$3 Million A Month” And appeared first on Perez Hilton.

A new machine learning (ML) model from Georgia Tech could protect communities from diseases, better manage electricity consumption in cities, and promote business growth, all at the same time.

Pacific Premier Bank Partners With FHLBank San Francisco to Award the Center by Lendistry a $100,000 Grant to Help Diverse Small Businesses Become Climate Resilient  AccessWire

FIRST ON FOX: Federal law enforcement has been manipulating the Suspicious Activity Report system to gain access to Americans’ financial information without warrants or probable cause, the House Judiciary Committee said Friday.

On Thursday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Katy Tur Reports,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) questioned the effectiveness of the Department of Government Efficiency and stated that Elon Musk “basically has made his fortune off of government subsidies” and Democrats should “come after The post Dem Sen. Murphy: We Should ‘Come After Elon Musk’ He ‘Made His Fortune Off of Taxpayers’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Citizens Bank apologized for "any inconvenience" the theft caused to their customers. The post 3 former bank tellers in Greater Boston allegedly stole thousands from customer accounts, prosecutors say appeared first on Boston.com.

Fox News host Laura Ingraham calls out the porn industry for "profiting off selling its toxic material to minors," causing "devastating" effects on "The Ingraham Angle."

Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, knocked the Kamala Harris campaign team for spending $100,000 to build mockup of her set. The post Podcaster Alex Cooper Mocks Kamala Team Spending $100,000 on ‘Call Her Daddy’ Set: My Studio ‘Doesn’t Even Cost Six Figures’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Some believe Klarna’s planned IPO in 2025 could set the stage for other fintech startups to go public. But with the tech IPO market still sluggish, one of the candidates hotly tipped to follow suit has instead just announced a fundraise, and its CEO says going public is “not a priority.” Zopa, the UK neobank […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Some believe Klarna’s planned IPO in 2025 could set the stage for other fintech startups to go public. But with the tech IPO market still sluggish, one of the candidates hotly tipped to follow suit has instead just announced a fundraise, and its CEO says going public is “not a priority.” Zopa, the U.K. neobank […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

If you haven't rolled up your sleeve for the jab, you're not alone. In fact, you're in the majority. Here's why doctors think the shot is important.

Single bird flu mutation could let it latch easily to human cells, study finds  The Washington Post

Scientists have an idea of how bird flu would have to evolve in order to spread more easily among humans: a mutation in one protein on the virus' surface could help it bind better human cells. Reporter: Will Stone. Editor: Scott Hensley. SSP for ATC Thursday + digital post possibly. Spot. Embargo for study lifts at 2pm ET on Thursday.

Scientist Katharine Hayhoe discusses climate change during Los Angeles diocese’s webinar  Episcopal News Service

“It feels like no matter how much I work, it’s never enough,” he wrote. “This year, I can’t even afford a tree.” The post Globe Santa: Single father is a caregiver, breadwinner – and terminal cancer patient appeared first on Boston.com.

2024 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations: ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ &...  AwardsWatch

Is Apple Martin a “mean girl,” as some say online? One debutante is coming to her defense! In case you missed it, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s daughter made her debut in society at the Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris over the weekend, and she got a lot of flak on social media for [...] Read More... The post Debutante Addresses Claim Gwyneth Paltrow’s Daughter Is A ‘Mean Girl’ Amid Backlash Over Apple Cutting Into Her Pic In Viral Video! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Alaska Native artists invited to apply for residency program at Sheldon Jackson Museum  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Taylor Swift loved having her man on the set of her music video for Fortnight! Perezcious readers will recall that the pop star first revealed Travis Kelce was present for filming the video and cheered her on when she accepted the award for video of the year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. She [...] Read More... The post Taylor Swift ‘Felt Very Supported’ By Travis Kelce On <i>Fortnight</i> Music Video Set! Cinematographer Spills All! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce bristled at the idea of watching and reviewing "Love Actually," but he quickly had second thoughts about the idea.

AEW stars Adam Copeland and Christian Cage talked to Fox News Digital about the company's growth over the last five years and what it's like working for Tony Khan.

Long Beach Grinches return stolen Christmas decorations to photo studio  NBC Los Angeles

Boston police said 40-year-old John Burgo previously clashed with the tow operator in a road rage incident a couple days before the stabbing. The post Tow truck driver stabbed in Allston following apparent road rage incident appeared first on Boston.com.

SEA Otter Be Flying: Seattle Tacoma Airport Introduces New "Jett" Mascot  Simple Flying

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent  CNBC

NASA again pushes back Artemis 2 mission, further delaying moon program  NBC Los Angeles

As "Hawk Tuah Girl' Haliey Welch deals with controversy over her new memecoin, golf influencer Paige Spiranac said she's learned a big lesson about not entering the crypto space.

The mission to take four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back, previously targeting a launch at the end of 2025, has been delayed until at least April, 2026.

A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.

Technologies based on artificial intelligence (AI) are already affecting our everyday lives—from the systems that facilitate movie and music selections to language assistants that formulate emails. But what developments will come along in the coming years?

NBC News is reporting a shift in social media, claiming that "Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic.'" It is no surprise that the corporate media would find itself at home in the leftist echo chamber that Bluesky has become since the election. The post NBC Praises Journalists Fleeing to Leftist Echo Chamber Bluesky from ‘Toxic’ X/Twitter appeared first on Breitbart.

OpenAI has launched a new subscription plan for ChatGPT, its AI-powered chatbot platform — and it’s very, very expensive. Confirming leaks this morning, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Pro, a new $200-per-month subscription tier that provides unlimited access to all of OpenAI’s models, including the full version of its o1 “reasoning” model. “We think the audience for ChatGPT Pro will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

What would you say at Twitter's funeral?

Google says its new AI model family has a curious feature: the ability to “identify” emotions. Announced on Thursday, the PaliGemma 2 family of models can analyze images, enabling the AI to generate captions and answer questions about people it “sees” in photos. “PaliGemma 2 generates detailed, contextually relevant captions for images,” Google wrote in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.