3 hours ago SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin reflects on 24 years of public service. Here's what's next for him

SF Supervisor Aaron Peskin reflects on 24 years of public service. Here's what's next for him  ABC7 Bay Area

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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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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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2 hours ago Jon Lee Anderson, journalist: ‘I can’t rule out a civil war in the United States’

Jon Lee Anderson, journalist: ‘I can’t rule out a civil war in the United States’  EL PAÍS USA

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10 hours ago Washington Health Care Authority Seeks More Funding to Expand Medicaid for Undocumented Adults

Washington Health Care Authority Seeks More Funding to Expand Medicaid for Undocumented Adults  Big Country News

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4 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.

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4 hours ago North Korean Soldier Captured While Fighting for Russia Dies of Injuries

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Friday that an injured North Korean soldier, captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in Kursk, has succumbed to his wounds. The post North Korean Soldier Captured While Fighting for Russia Dies of Injuries appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 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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5 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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6 hours ago With SS United States set to be sunk, passengers remember the iconic ocean liner

With SS United States set to be sunk, passengers remember the iconic ocean liner  USA TODAY

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8 hours 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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7 hours ago House, Senate assignments made: Find your legislators’ new offices in Alaska’s Capitol

House, Senate assignments made: Find your legislators’ new offices in Alaska’s Capitol  Must Read Alaska

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8 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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7 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.

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9 hours 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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8 hours ago WATCH: "Santa" helps save Christmas at 2 a.m. after mom is missing keyboard

Marisa Shumaker went to assemble her daughter's keyboard as a gift only to realize it was just a stand. With only a few hours left until Christmas morning, Shumaker needed a miracle — and she got one.

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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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9 hours ago Travelers may face yet another 'tourist tax' when visiting certain cities

Liverpool, England, in the United Kingdom, may impose a new tax of $3 dollars per tourist per night on visitors for public upkeep while other European travel destination implement tourist taxes.

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10 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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9 hours 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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12 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.

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10 hours ago Germany, Poland, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Italy, Spain drive tourism surge in the Dominican Republic

Germany, Poland, Switzerland, United States, Canada, Italy, Spain drive tourism surge in the Dominican Republic  Travel And Tour World

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12 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.

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10 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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12 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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10 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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13 hours ago Chapter 15 Case Demonstrates Its Effectiveness as an Expedient Judicial Solution for Singaporean Insolvencies in the United States

Chapter 15 Case Demonstrates Its Effectiveness as an Expedient Judicial Solution for Singaporean Insolvencies in the United States  JD Supra

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10 hours ago US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office

US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office  The Associated Press

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11 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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17 hours ago Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Warns United States On Possible Nuclear Testing

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Warns United States On Possible Nuclear Testing  The Times of India

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12 hours ago The Balancing Act: The worst president of the United States ... of all time

The Balancing Act: The worst president of the United States ... of all time  Mountain Democrat

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18 hours ago University of Washington plans to launch mental health crisis response team this spring

University of Washington plans to launch mental health crisis response team this spring  Medical Xpress

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13 hours ago Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of AUSSOM

Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Renewing the Mandate of AUSSOM  United States Mission to the United Nations

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19 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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13 hours ago Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on the AU Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia

Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution on the AU Stabilization and Support Mission in Somalia  United States Mission to the United Nations

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20 hours ago Lehrer Architects Unveils Gower Mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, United States

Lehrer Architects Unveils Gower Mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, United States  ArchDaily

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14 hours ago Ukraine Slows Firing of Missiles Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office

Ukraine Slows Firing of Missiles Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office  The New York Times

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20 hours ago Ukraine Slows Missile Fire Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office

The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite concerns that their use would escalate the conflict. Kyiv’s stockpiles are running out.

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16 hours ago Opinion: Are Canada and the United States now back on a path towards political and cultural convergence?

Opinion: Are Canada and the United States now back on a path towards political and cultural convergence?  The Globe and Mail

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20 hours ago A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath, a health care provider for hospitals, prisons and jails, has been dogged by wrongful death and medical negligence suits. What happens to those cases now that it has filed for bankruptcy?

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18 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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21 hours ago Russia warns the United States against possible nuclear testing under Trump

Russia warns the United States against possible nuclear testing under Trump  Reuters

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