1 hour ago "Learning year": Hunters, wildlife officials navigate year of changes after Washington's first detection of chronic wasting disease

"Learning year": Hunters, wildlife officials navigate year of changes after Washington's first detection of chronic wasting disease  The Spokesman Review

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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.

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66 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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30 minutes ago Azerbaijan Airlines crew member who survived plane crash speaks out from hospital

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport on Wednesday morning, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, Kazakh officials said.

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4 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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2 hours ago It's official: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States

It's official: The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States  Earth.com

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9 hours ago 'Little Rascals' star struggled with finances after Hollywood fame, was killed over $50: book

Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" comedy series of the 1930s, was fatally shot in 1959. He was 31. He's the subject of a new biography by James Tehrani.

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49 minutes ago VOA Spanish: Mass deportation plan affects mental health of many immigrants, psychologists say

VOA Spanish: Mass deportation plan affects mental health of many immigrants, psychologists say  VOA Asia

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3 hours ago The Bald Eagle Has Officially Been Named the National Bird of the United States

The Bald Eagle Has Officially Been Named the National Bird of the United States  PEOPLE

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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.

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95 minutes ago Survivors of Azerbaijan plane crash report hearing bangs, explosions during flight

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport on Wednesday morning, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, Kazakh officials said.

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3 hours ago Manchin calls Biden's clemency for two killers 'horribly misguided and insulting'

Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., characterized President Biden's commutations of the sentences of two prisoners who had been on federal death row as "horribly misguided and insulting."

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40 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.

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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.

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4 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.

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40 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.

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3 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

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10 hours ago Joe Biden poses with Hunter's Chinese business associates in newly surfaced photos: 'Incredibly damning'

New images of Hunter Biden and Vice President Joe Biden meeting with Chinese business leaders and officials raise more questions about the Biden family's overseas business dealings.

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3 hours ago Milwaukee man accused of driving to Kentucky and shooting two people, killing one

Milwaukee man accused of driving to Kentucky and shooting two people, killing one  Lexington Herald Leader

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11 hours ago German Parliament Dissolved, Setting Date For February 23rd Snap Elections After Government Collapse

It is time for democracy to find answers to economic stagnation, mass migration, and wars in Europe and the Middle East, the President said. The post German Parliament Dissolved, Setting Date For February 23rd Snap Elections After Government Collapse appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 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.

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12 hours ago How to watch Syracuse vs. Washington State: Picks, odds for Holiday Bowl with Cougars facing mass exodus

How to watch Syracuse vs. Washington State: Picks, odds for Holiday Bowl with Cougars facing mass exodus  The Athletic

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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.

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13 hours ago Israeli peace activists try to keep hope alive as Trump set to take office

When his parents were killed in the Hamas-led on Israel October 7th, 2023, Moaz Inon put aside a successful tourism business career to focus on something else: peaceful co-existence with Palestinians. He has some ideas for the incoming Trump administration, which ignored Palestinians before.

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4 hours ago Former Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro, 27, killed in hunting accident

Former Central Michigan quarterback Tommy Lazzaro, who served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, was tragically killed in a hunting accident over the weekend.

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18 hours ago Washington State limps into Holiday Bowl after numerous personnel and coaching changes

Washington State limps into Holiday Bowl after numerous personnel and coaching changes  The Sporting Tribune

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5 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.

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21 hours ago Wisconsin officials find nearly 200 missing absentee ballots weeks after election

Wisconsin officials find nearly 200 missing absentee ballots weeks after election  Washington Examiner

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8 hours ago Mother who fought for justice in daughter’s murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died

“Through all the ups and downs, she was the most glass-half-full person I’ve ever known,” Dorthy Moxley's son said of her. The post Mother who fought for justice in daughter’s murder case involving Kennedy cousin has died appeared first on Boston.com.

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22 hours ago Matthew Dowd: Biden Is Trying to Box Donald Trump in to Prevent 'Damage He’ll Do

Former Bush-Cheney political strategist Matthew Dowd said Thursday on "MSNBC Reports" that President Joe Biden was trying to box President-elect Donald Trump in with his last official actions as president. The post Matthew Dowd: Biden Is Trying to Box Donald Trump in to Prevent ‘Damage He’ll Do appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary, Causing Quarantine

Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary, Causing Quarantine  WFXG

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22 hours ago Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times in front of young daughter over bad pizza delivery tip: deputies

A pizza delivery driver in Florida was arrested for allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman more than a dozen times over a tip amount, according to officials.

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10 hours ago Christmas Market Attack: Criminal Charges Filed Against Police, City For Failing to Prevent Killings

City and its police department may be held criminally liable for failing to prevent last week's Christmas market attack that killed five,. The post Christmas Market Attack: Criminal Charges Filed Against Police, City For Failing to Prevent Killings appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 hours ago ChatGPT Search can be tricked into misleading users, new research reveals

ChatGPT's new search feature can be told to generate entirely positive product summaries thanks to hidden code, new research finds. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago People Smugglers Kill Again: Near 70 Died in Migrant Shipwreck Off Spain Says Mali

Nearly 70 migrants died when their boat sank as they tried to reach Spain earlier this month, Mali´s Minister for Malians Living Abroad said. The post People Smugglers Kill Again: Near 70 Died in Migrant Shipwreck Off Spain Says Mali appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 hours ago Biden signs a bill officially naming national bird of the United States

Biden signs a bill officially naming national bird of the United States  cleveland.com

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11 hours ago Another Delta stowaway: passenger arrested after sneaking onto Christmas Eve flight without a ticket, officials say

Another Delta stowaway: passenger arrested after sneaking onto Christmas Eve flight without a ticket, officials say  Business Insider

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27 hours ago DeepSeek’s new AI model appears to be one of the best ‘open’ challengers yet

DeepSeek V3 can handle a range of text-based workloads and tasks, like coding, translating, and writing essays and emails from a descriptive prompt. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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28 hours ago Syrian Rebel Government Hunts for Senior Assad Official, Prompting Deadly Clashes

Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

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21 hours ago Dem Rep. Casten on Chicago Migrants: Most Illegals Have Been Here a While, They're 'Contributing'

On Thursday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) responded to a question on what will happen to the migrants in Chicago by stating that “the average undocumented person in this country has been here for twelve The post Dem Rep. Casten on Chicago Migrants: Most Illegals Have Been Here a While, They’re ‘Contributing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 hours ago Alaska legislators, citing some citizen complaints, probe management of 2024 election

Alaska legislators, citing some citizen complaints, probe management of 2024 election  KTOO

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21 hours ago Baby Driver Actor Hudson Meek Killed In Freak Car Accident At Just 16 Years Old

How completely awful… Hudson Meek, a young actor known best for his pivotal role in Baby Driver, lost his life over the weekend in a truly shocking tragedy. The 16-year-old died from injuries sustained in a freak car accident, something made even more upsetting considering he played young Baby in the car action movie. Meek [...] Read More... The post <i>Baby Driver</i> Actor Hudson Meek Killed In Freak Car Accident At Just 16 Years Old appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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28 hours ago Former presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson announces bid for DNC chair, looks to 'reinvent the party'

Former presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson announces a bid to become the next Democratic National Committee chair.

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22 hours ago Suspect accused of carjacking, killing beloved Seattle dog walker found competent to stand trial

Suspect accused of carjacking, killing beloved Seattle dog walker found competent to stand trial  KING5.com

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29 hours ago As we enter 2025, a plea to forgo glyphosate in your personal growing and gardening

As we enter 2025, a plea to forgo glyphosate in your personal growing and gardening  Anchorage Daily News

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23 hours ago Authorities investigate cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38

Authorities investigate cause of Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38  The Washington Post

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