1 hour ago Red Sox lose out on free agent Teoscar Hernandez, were reportedly never close to signing him

“They weren’t close at all.” The post Red Sox lose out on free agent Teoscar Hernandez, were reportedly never close to signing him appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 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

8 hours 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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13 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.

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77 minutes ago Seattle Police Department data shows drop in city's violent crime in 2024

Seattle Police Department data shows drop in city's violent crime in 2024  KOMO News

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4 hours ago Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses That SAVAGE Blake Lively Joke After Justin Baldoni Accusations!

Comedian Hannah Berner wants to make it clear, despite the joke she made in a new roast special, she is Team Blake all the way! In Netflix’s Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year, which dropped on Friday, the comedian took a dig at Blake Lively. In reference to the very public feud with It [...] Read More... The post Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses That SAVAGE Blake Lively Joke After Justin Baldoni Accusations! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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11 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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6 hours ago Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver

Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.

Science

2 hours ago Wear the rugby trend like Jayson Tatum, trendsetting celebs, and other athletes

Tatum impressed sports fans and fashionistas alike in a trendy rugby sweater before the Celtics’ decisive Friday night win against the Indiana Pacers. The post Wear the rugby trend like Jayson Tatum, trendsetting celebs, and other athletes appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 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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13 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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4 hours ago Watch: Woman Attacks Chipotle Workers Behind Counter to Scoop Her Own Bowl

A shocking video shows an enraged Chipotle customer getting behind the counter to make her own burrito bowl because they apparently did not add enough meat, violently attacking one of the employees when he tried to stop her. The post Watch: Woman Attacks Chipotle Workers Behind Counter to Scoop Her Own Bowl appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago 'Alignment Faking:' Study Reveals AI Models Will Lie to Trick Human Trainers

A new study by Anthropic, conducted in partnership with Redwood Research, has shed light on the potential for AI models to engage in deceptive behavior when subjected to training that conflicts with their original principles. The post ‘Alignment Faking:’ Study Reveals AI Models Will Lie to Trick Human Trainers appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Jaylen Brown drops 44 as Celtics return to dominant form in win over Pacers: 6 takeaways

Brown did it all Friday night, from tone-setting dunks to a barrage of three-pointers. The post Jaylen Brown drops 44 as Celtics return to dominant form in win over Pacers: 6 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

18 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.

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25 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.

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4 hours ago 'Shocking' footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him

New York correctional officers are under investigation after "shocking" footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him

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2 hours ago Jaylen Brown drops 44 as Celtics return to dominant form in win over Pacers: 10 takeaways

Brown did it all Friday night, from tone-setting dunks to a barrage of three-pointers. The post Jaylen Brown drops 44 as Celtics return to dominant form in win over Pacers: 10 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

18 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

28 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

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5 hours ago Joe Mazzulla emphasizes importance of ‘bench identity’ as Celtics deal with starter injuries

“I obviously want to be fully healthy as long as we can, but the times that we’re not is preparing us for the unknowns of the rest of the season and the playoffs.” The post Joe Mazzulla emphasizes importance of ‘bench identity’ as Celtics deal with starter injuries appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Biden White House to send $1.25 billion in weapon aid to Ukraine before Trump transition: report

The Biden White House is set to announce an additional $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine as the incoming Trump administration to take office in January.

Politics

19 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

5 hours ago Syracuse takes on Washington State in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA.

Syracuse takes on Washington State in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, CA.  syracuse.com

Events

4 hours ago O'Leary: Canada and U.S.Together 'Would Be the Most Powerful Country on Earth'

Friday on Fox News Channel's "Americas Newsroom," Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary commented on President-elect Donald Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. The post O’Leary: Canada and U.S.Together ‘Would Be the Most Powerful Country on Earth’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Authorities have recovered two black boxes from Wednesday's plane crash in Kazakhstan

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash with The Ohio State University's Shawn Pruchnicki. He was trained in accident investigation at the National Transportation Safety Board.

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5 hours ago Report: ‘Dialed in’ Bill Belichick is not expected to attend UNC’s Fenway Bowl game

According to ESPN, Belichick will skip the game because he is focused on recruiting and concerned about being a distraction. The post Report: ‘Dialed in’ Bill Belichick is not expected to attend UNC’s Fenway Bowl game appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

6 hours ago FDA goes after mushroom edibles following illnesses and suspected deaths

The Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at a popular category of mushrooms edibles. That comes after a rash of illnesses and even a few suspected deaths earlier this year.

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6 hours ago Patriots activate Caedan Wallace from IR, shut down Marcus Jones for the year

New England placed Jones on IR Friday, ending his season. The post Patriots activate Caedan Wallace from IR, shut down Marcus Jones for the year appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago Mike Slater: The Big Question Is if America Will 'Have the Cojones' to Deport Every Illegal

On Friday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” “Breitbart News Daily” host Mike Slater discussed the incoming Trump administration’s plans for deportations. Slater said, “Will we have the cojones…will everyone involved, will the American people have the cojones to really deport the abuela? The post Mike Slater: The Big Question Is if America Will ‘Have the Cojones’ to Deport Every Illegal appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Israeli forces have raided one of the last working hospitals in northern Gaza

After weeks of military activity, Israeli troops ordered people off the grounds of a hospital they say Hamas is using as cover. Officials say Israel is targeting civilians in an inhuman assault.

Politics

7 hours ago Russia Claims U.S. Citizen Jailed for 15 Years Stole Biotechnology Secrets

Russia’s FSB security service announced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing biotechnology secrets. The post Russia Claims U.S. Citizen Jailed for 15 Years Stole Biotechnology Secrets appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Ship linked to Russia is suspected of cutting major cables between Finland and Estonia

NATO chief Mark Rutte has assured Finland and Estonia of added military support after a ship linked to Russia is suspected of severing major cables between the two countries.

Politics

7 hours ago Coroner identifies Washington pedestrian who died after he was hit by vehicle

Coroner identifies Washington pedestrian who died after he was hit by vehicle  Peoria Journal Star

Events

6 hours ago The number of homeless people in the U.S. has jumped to another record high

The number of homeless people in the U.S. is reported in the federal government's annual count. The federal agency that does the count cites rising rents and an increase in migrants coming to the U.S.

Politics

8 hours ago San Jose State Volleyball Star Warns NCAA After Texas AG Files Lawsuit over Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Brooke Slusser, star player for the San Jose State women's volleyball team, has issued a warning to the NCAA after Texas AG Ken Paxton. The post San Jose State Volleyball Star Warns NCAA After Texas AG Files Lawsuit over Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Joe Biden’s Legacy: Homelessness Hits Record with 18 Percent Increase in 2024 Alone

Perhaps homelessness, more than any other issue, will define President Joe Biden's legacy.  The post Joe Biden’s Legacy: Homelessness Hits Record with 18 Percent Increase in 2024 Alone appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Trump's Diet Coke Button to Return on His First Day Back in the White House

The infamous Diet Coke button from President-elect Donald Trump's White House is returning to the Oval Office when he is sworn in again on January 20, according to a report. The post Trump’s Diet Coke Button to Return on His First Day Back in the White House appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage

The annual federal count finds more than 770,000 people living in shelters or outside. It cites rising rents and the recent surge in migrants as key factors behind the increase.

Politics

9 hours 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

7 hours ago Marianne Williamson Touts 'Unique Qualifications' in DNC Chair Bid: Politics Is 'About What People Feel'

Politics is "about what people feel," Marianne Williamson said in a post on X, touting her "unique qualifications" to head the DNC. The post Marianne Williamson Touts ‘Unique Qualifications’ in DNC Chair Bid: Politics Is ‘About What People Feel’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

9 hours ago Special Forces Soldier, Former CMU Quarterback Tommy Lazzaro Dies After Hunting Accident

Special Forces soldier and former CMU quarterback Tommy Lazzaro died after reportedly being hit by a hunter's stray bullet while driving to help a fellow soldier with car trouble. The post Special Forces Soldier, Former CMU Quarterback Tommy Lazzaro Dies After Hunting Accident appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Mike Slater: These 3 Rhetorical Expressions Are Causing Our Cultural Malaise

On Friday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” “Breitbart News Daily” host Mike Slater discussed the danger of relativism in culture. Slater said, “[T]here are three cultural expressions that people use all the time without even knowing it that are just wrong: Who The post Mike Slater: These 3 Rhetorical Expressions Are Causing Our Cultural Malaise appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

9 hours ago New York Times Highlights Christian and Jewish ‘Blessings’ for Abortion Clinics

The New York Times has published a glowing article in praise of Christian and Jewish ministers who conduct “blessings” of abortion clinics in America. The post New York Times Highlights Christian and Jewish ‘Blessings’ for Abortion Clinics appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Taylor Swift isn't done. She's found new ways to stay at the top of the charts

Even though Taylor Swift released her album "The Tortured Poets Department" back in April, she found a way to bring it back to the top of the charts in December.

Politics

9 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.

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7 hours ago AmericaFest Poll: JD Vance Runaway Frontrunner for 2028 Presidential Pick

Vice President-elect JD Vance is the runaway frontrunner for the Republicans' 2028 presidential pick, according to an AmericaFest straw poll taken at the event. The post AmericaFest Poll: JD Vance Runaway Frontrunner for 2028 Presidential Pick appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

9 hours ago How many animals died in Washington state sanctuary? Death toll rises as wild cats killed by bird flu

How many animals died in Washington state sanctuary? Death toll rises as wild cats killed by bird flu  Soap Central

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7 hours 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.

Politics

9 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

7 hours ago US homelessness jumps 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many

US homelessness jumps 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many  Le Monde

Politics

9 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.

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8 hours 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

9 hours ago Authorities: Ohio Inmate Attacked and Killed Corrections Officer on Christmas Day

A prison inmate in Chillicothe, Ohio, is accused of killing a corrections officer on Christmas Day, and those who knew the officer are mourning the tragic loss. The post Authorities: Ohio Inmate Attacked and Killed Corrections Officer on Christmas Day appeared first on Breitbart.

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