28 minutes ago How the Patriots’ odds to hold a top pick in 2025 NFL Draft can strengthen in Week 17

The Patriots hold the No. 2 pick entering their game against the Chargers. The post How the Patriots’ odds to hold a top pick in 2025 NFL Draft can strengthen in Week 17 appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 hours ago Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed.

Many parents have had to sacrifice a memorable Christmas experience for their kids and are turning to Globe Santa for help. The post Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed. appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

51 minutes ago Bench shuts down, leaving thousands of businesses without access to accounting and tax docs

Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup that offered software-as-a-service for small and medium businesses, has abruptly shut down, according to a notice posted on its website.   “We regret to inform you that as of December 27, 2024, the Bench platform will no longer be accessible,” the notice reads. “We know this news is abrupt and may […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago Mookie Betts revised his reaction to World Series incident with Yankees fans, giving uncensored take

“I would really say [expletive] you guys." The post Mookie Betts revised his reaction to World Series incident with Yankees fans, giving uncensored take appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

48 minutes ago Woman opens emergency exit, climbs onto wing of Alaska Airlines plane in Seattle

Woman opens emergency exit, climbs onto wing of Alaska Airlines plane in Seattle  WFLA

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32 hours ago Check out photos from 2024 Christmas Crossing at Historic Washington Crossing Park

Check out photos from 2024 Christmas Crossing at Historic Washington Crossing Park  phillyBurbs.com

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3 hours ago Cyberhaven says it was hacked to publish a malicious update to its Chrome extension

The data-loss startup says it was targeted as part of a "wider campaign to target Chrome extension developers." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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67 minutes ago Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation

The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death.

Politics

24 hours ago Could 'Parks and Recreation' still work 10 years later? Jerry actor isn't sure

Actor Jim O'Heir shares stories from seven years on NBC's Parks & Recreation with NPR's Juana Summers.

Society

11 hours ago Police: Florida Pizza Delivery Driver Stabbed Pregnant Woman 14 Times over $2 Tip

A $2 tip was enough to allegedly trigger a pizza delivery driver to return Sunday and stab a pregnant woman customer 14 times at a motel in Kissimmee, Florida. The post Police: Florida Pizza Delivery Driver Stabbed Pregnant Woman 14 Times over $2 Tip appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago ChronSports' top 10 of 2024: No. 8 — Duke athletes perform at Paris Games and U.S. Olympic Trials

ChronSports' top 10 of 2024: No. 8 — Duke athletes perform at Paris Games and U.S. Olympic Trials  Duke Chronicle

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62 minutes ago Scottie Scheffler has surgery after injuring hand with broken glass, will miss first signature event of 2025

Scottie Scheffler's manager announced Friday the world's No. 1 player will miss The Sentry next week after injuring his hand with broken glass, requiring surgery.

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36 hours ago Remembering the actors, musicians, writers and artists we lost in 2024

Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and whose lifetime of creative work helped shape our world.

Culture

33 hours ago ChatGPT Mystery: Deceased OpenAI Whistleblower Had Been Approached to Testify Against Company

Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer who raised concerns about the company's AI training practices potentially violating copyright law, was reportedly being considered as a key witness in lawsuits against OpenAI before he was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The post ChatGPT Mystery: Deceased OpenAI Whistleblower Had Been Approached to Testify Against Company appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

1 hour ago The "Lake Bled" Of Alaska Looks Like Eastern Europe's Most Beautiful Destination

The "Lake Bled" Of Alaska Looks Like Eastern Europe's Most Beautiful Destination  TheTravel

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24 hours ago A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help

In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money to help. Today, many schools say that money isn't enough.

Society

11 hours ago How Gavin Newsom's Failure to Halt Hollywood Production Collapse in California Will Lead to Bigger Taxpayer Giveaways to Studios

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) failed to reverse the collapse of movie and TV productions in the state in 2024, with shooting activity plummeting to catastrophic lows. The post How Gavin Newsom’s Failure to Halt Hollywood Production Collapse in California Will Lead to Bigger Taxpayer Giveaways to Studios appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

17 hours ago N.F.L. Christmas Games on Netflix Break Streaming Records, With Beyoncé’s Help

The two games had more than 24 million viewers on average in the United States, Netflix said. Viewership peaked when Beyoncé performed.

Sport

1 hour ago Alaska Airlines passenger opens emergency exit and climbs onto wing of plane, airport says

Alaska Airlines passenger opens emergency exit and climbs onto wing of plane, airport says  WAFB

Events

1 hour ago Pinstripe Bowl offers BC an opportunity to send seniors off with a win, build for the future

A win would pay major dividends for a BC program building momentum and on the cusp of vaulting into the upper echelon of the ACC. The post Pinstripe Bowl offers BC an opportunity to send seniors off with a win, build for the future appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

28 hours ago Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.

Society

11 hours ago Support for Backing Ukraine at All Costs Falls in Europe Amid Realisation Trump Will Make Them Pay the Bill

A cross country survey in Europe has found that support for a forever war in Ukraine is falling, perhaps not coincidentally given President-Elect Donald Trump's demands that the Europeans pay for their own defence.  The post Support for Backing Ukraine at All Costs Falls in Europe Amid Realisation Trump Will Make Them Pay the Bill appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

21 hours ago How to watch and listen to Washington State vs Syracuse 2024 Holiday Bowl game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

How to watch and listen to Washington State vs Syracuse 2024 Holiday Bowl game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

Sport

1 hour ago US homelessness up double digits, rising numbers of asylum seekers, affordability crisis among causes

A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows homelessness rose 18% in 2024, with causes including asylum seekers, lack of affordable housing and natural disasters.

Events

2 hours ago Syracuse vs Washington State Prediction, Picks & Odds for the 2024 Holiday Bowl

Syracuse vs Washington State Prediction, Picks & Odds for the 2024 Holiday Bowl  Covers

Politics

12 hours ago California School District Pays $17.5 Million to End Coach’s Sexual Abuse Cases

The settlements culminate a lengthy personal and legal odyssey for the first accuser, Alex Harrison, who was subsequently shunned by teammates and parents.

Economics

2 hours ago Swamp Strikes Back: Former FBI and CIA Director Warns Against Trump's Cabinet Picks

William Webster, who led both the FBI and CIA, is warning against President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. The post Swamp Strikes Back: Former FBI and CIA Director Warns Against Trump’s Cabinet Picks appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Denzel Washington is Baptized: ‘It’s My Job to Lift God Up, to Give Him Praise’

Denzel Washington is Baptized: ‘It’s My Job to Lift God Up, to Give Him Praise’  Daily Citizen

Politics

16 hours ago Hochul signs bill that will charge oil and gas firms $75B, but critics say customers will really foot the tab

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will issue assessments to energy firms operating in New York; funds will be used for climate mitigation.

Economics

2 hours ago Kazakhstan Plane Crash Survivors Describe Chaos on Azerbaijan Airlines Flight

Flight attendants and a passengers described the moments before an Azerbaijan Airlines flight went down in Kazakhstan, killing dozens.

Events

3 hours ago Claim of dementia could derail former Abercrombie CEO's sex trafficking case

Can his legal team's claims that he has late-onset Alzheimer's disease and dementia put a pause in the sex trafficking trial of former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries?

Politics

21 hours ago Man shares 'price of groceries in rural Alaska': 'Cost of living very high'

Man shares 'price of groceries in rural Alaska': 'Cost of living very high'  Fox News

Economics

2 hours ago Elon Musk Brings Back Shadowbanning, Conservatives Report Loss of Verification Following H

An algorithm change on Elon Musk's X platform following arguments about H-1B visas has sparked a debate about free speech at the same time as conservative users lament the loss of their blue verification badges and subscribers. The post Elon Musk Brings Back Shadowbanning, Conservatives Report Loss of Verification Following H-1B Fracas appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Delta apologizes — again — after another stowaway boards a flight without ticket

The incident marks the second time in less than a month that an unticketed passenger was discovered on a Delta Air Lines flight, this time en route to Hawaii.

Politics

25 hours ago French authorities indict Telegram founder Pavel Durov on multiple charges

Charges against the CEO of Telegram mark one of the few instances where the head of a major internet platform has been charged over alleged criminal failure to moderate what users do on its site.

Economics

2 hours ago Judge denies State of Alaska’s bid to take control of Juneau’s Mendenhall Lake

Judge denies State of Alaska’s bid to take control of Juneau’s Mendenhall Lake  Alaska Public Media News

Events

3 hours ago Syracuse vs Washington State Prediction, Pick & Odds – Holiday Bowl 2024

Syracuse vs Washington State Prediction, Pick & Odds – Holiday Bowl 2024  Sports Betting Dime

Politics

30 hours ago Rand Paul Reveals: Matt Damon, Cher Among Hollywood Celebrities Eligible for Taxpayer

Sen. Rand Paul's (R-KY) annual Festivus Waste Report released Monday targeted taxpayer-subsidized flood insurance for which some of the most loved (and loathed) celebrities are eligible. The post Rand Paul Reveals: Matt Damon, Cher Among Hollywood Celebrities Eligible for Taxpayer-Funded Insurance appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

2 hours ago An Anonymous Post Accused the Alexander Brothers of Sexual Assault Years Before They Were Charged

Years before they were charged with sex crimes, Oren and Alon Alexander took legal action to find a mystery blogger who claimed they had committed sexual assault as teenagers.

Events

3 hours ago Guatemala ready for more deportations under Trump, report says: 'We know it's coming'

Guatemala is preparing to receive deported migrants from the U.S. ahead of President-elect Trump's return to office next year, when he's promised to begin mass deportations.

Politics

33 hours ago Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon's Zoox loom

Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon's Zoox loom  NBC Los Angeles

Economics

2 hours ago Trump Backers, Including Elon Musk, Clash With Far Right Over Immigrant Workers and H

A fierce dispute erupted in the president-elect’s camp between immigration hard-liners and tech industry leaders including Elon Musk.

Events

4 hours ago CNN reporter predicts Biden will be remembered as the 'guy who was just in between the Trump terms'

CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere predicted that President Biden's legacy risks being overshadowed by President-elect Donald Trump after Biden lost the 2024 election.

Politics

39 hours ago PharmEasy’s $5.6 billion value shrinks to $456 million, investor data shows

Indian online pharmacy PharmEasy’s valuation now stands at about $456 million, according to disclosures from its investor Janus Henderson, a 92% drop from its peak valuation of $5.6 billion. The British American global asset firm’s Global Research Fund values its holding of 12.9 million shares in PharmEasy at $766,043, according to its latest filing for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 hours ago AP under fire after Olympic boxer who failed gender test named among 'Female Athletes of Year'

Riley Gaines joined "Fox & Friends" Friday morning to react to the news that professional Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was named a top female athlete of 2024 by the Associated Press.

Events

4 hours ago What We Know About the Ship Finland Seized Over Fears of Russian Sabotage

Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.

Politics

39 hours ago PharmEasy investor cuts value of its stake drastically, implying new valuation of $456M

Indian online pharmacy PharmEasy is now being valued at about $456 million after its investor Janus Henderson said in a filing that it valued its stake of 12.9 million shares in the startup at $766,043. The asset manager’s Global Research Fund had originally spent $9.4 million to acquire these shares. This valuation is 92% less […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

3 hours ago Keion White ponders future with Patriots, feels ‘something’s gotta change’ amid disappointing season

White has only recorded one sack after getting four in the first two games. The post Keion White ponders future with Patriots, feels ‘something’s gotta change’ amid disappointing season appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 hours ago GOP Rep. Malliotakis: If Gov. Hochul Wants Us to Ride a Subway, then She Needs to Make It Safe

Hochul argues that such a move encourages New Yorkers to use the subway when traveling to and from Manhattan. The post GOP Rep. Malliotakis: If Gov. Hochul Wants Us to Ride a Subway, then She Needs to Make It Safe appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

46 hours ago GOP Rep. Van Duyne: Tax Cuts Need to Be in First Reconciliation Bill to Give Businesses Certainty

On Monday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria,” Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) said that tax cuts should be in the first reconciliation package the new Republican Congress passes to give businesses certainty and also stated that The post GOP Rep. Van Duyne: Tax Cuts Need to Be in First Reconciliation Bill to Give Businesses Certainty appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

3 hours ago Photos from Azerbaijan jet crash suggest a missile strike, according to experts

The Embraer 190 with 67 passengers and crew was flying from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Grozny in Chechnya, Russia, when it crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people.

Events

4 hours ago Elon Musk Urges Supporters to Stop Donating to Wikipedia over Massive DEI Spending

Elon Musk has called on his supporters to cease donations to Wikipedia, dubbing the online encyclopedia "Wokepedia" due to what he claims are plans to spend of over $50 million on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The post Elon Musk Urges Supporters to Stop Donating to Wikipedia over Massive DEI Spending appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 hours ago A BPD officer was fired for his Jan. 6 tweets. His termination was just vacated.

The officer was at Trump's rally on Jan. 6, 2021, but did not storm the Capitol. The Civil Service Commission determined that his tweets were protected free speech. The post A BPD officer was fired for his Jan. 6 tweets. His termination was just vacated. appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 hours ago Trump wants U.S. control of the Panama Canal. Here are three things to know.

Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. The post Trump wants U.S. control of the Panama Canal. Here are three things to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 hours ago Video Shows Prison Officers’ Fatal Assault of Inmate in ‘Shocking’ Detail

Robert Brooks died after a savage attack at a New York prison this month that was captured by several officers’ body-worn cameras.

Events

4 hours ago Dem Rep. Doggett: 'Authoritarian' Trump Cannot Deliver on Campaign Promises

Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) claimed Friday on CNN's "Newsroom" that President-elect Donald Trump is commenting on Panama and Greenland because "he cannot deliver on his promises." The post Dem Rep. Doggett: ‘Authoritarian’ Trump Cannot Deliver on Campaign Promises appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

4 hours ago MASS DEPORTATION: Mexico Announces New Panic Button System for Migrants in U.S.

Mexico’s government has announced a new program to provide emergency legal and consular assistance to migrants in the United States. The move comes as Mexico prepares for the expected mass deportation wave from the incoming administration of President-Elect Donald J. Trump. The post MASS DEPORTATION: Mexico Announces New Panic Button System for Migrants in U.S. appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago 'We Are Overjoyed': Fox News Hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt Become Engaged over Christmas

Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt became engaged at their church during the week of Christmas. The post ‘We Are Overjoyed’: Fox News Hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt Become Engaged over Christmas appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago Over 150,000 Illegal Migrants Have Landed in Britain Since Crisis Began

Over 150,000 illegal boat migrants have landed on British shores since the crisis began in earnest in 2018 as hundreds more crossed the English Channel on Christmas and Boxing Day. The post Over 150,000 Illegal Migrants Have Landed in Britain Since Crisis Began appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people

California continued to have the nation's largest homeless population, followed by New York, Washington, Florida and Massachusetts. The post U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 hours ago As Patriots’ season winds down, Drake Maye can prove himself against another star QB, Chargers’ Justin Herbert

Maye continues to be the bright light in a season that dimmed weeks ago. The post As Patriots’ season winds down, Drake Maye can prove himself against another star QB, Chargers’ Justin Herbert appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago The Surprising Way Cruises Can Actually Benefit Alaska Indigenous Communities

The Surprising Way Cruises Can Actually Benefit Alaska Indigenous Communities  Fodor's Travel

Politics

6 hours ago 4 Million Seabirds Dead in Alaska – Is This the Start of a Global Wildlife Collapse?

4 Million Seabirds Dead in Alaska – Is This the Start of a Global Wildlife Collapse?  The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel

Events

5 hours ago Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Don’t Care About Celebrities’ Political Opinions

Americans — especially Republicans — do not want to hear political opinions from athletes and celebrities, an AP-NORC poll reveals. The post Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Don’t Care About Celebrities’ Political Opinions appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 hours ago Statewide law enforcement initiative seized 317 pounds of drugs in 2024

Statewide law enforcement initiative seized 317 pounds of drugs in 2024  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Events