69 minutes ago Meta to phase back in political content on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

As a part of a significant overhaul of its content moderation policies announced on Tuesday, Meta admitted that its approach to limiting political content across its platforms had been “pretty blunt” and would now be addressed. The company said it would once again phase in political content into Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, allowing people who […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case

Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a defamation ruling granted to two Georgia poll workers.

Economics

19 hours ago How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game

How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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47 minutes ago 2 bodies are found in the landing gear of JetBlue plane at Florida airport

It's the second time over the past month that a body has been found in the wheel well of an airplane. The post 2 bodies are found in the landing gear of JetBlue plane at Florida airport appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago UN aviation agency ‘investigating’ security breach after hacker claims theft of personal data 

ICAO says the incident was allegedly linked to a hacker 'known for targeting international organizations' © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 hours ago Nanofluids and turbulators have potential to boost renewable energy and slash dependence on fossil fuels

Nanofluids and turbulators have enormous potential to boost thermal conductivity, increase heat transfer efficiency, cut energy costs, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, scientists say.

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35 hours ago 2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend bracket, odds: Steelers, Ravens renew rivalry; Vikings travel to Los Angeles

2025 NFL Wild Card Weekend bracket, odds: Steelers, Ravens renew rivalry; Vikings travel to Los Angeles  CBS Sports

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76 minutes ago Ultrahuman stakes a claim to luxury smart rings with trio of 18K gold and pt950 platinum bands

Smart ring maker Ultrahuman took the wraps off a trio of extra shiny high-tech trinkets at CES 2025 on Tuesday, adding a premium jewelry collection to its range of wellness wearables. It’s given the Ring line the brand name Rare, a neat verbal echo of the company’s mainstream smart ring, the Ring Air. The Indian […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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23 hours ago Online spending grew 3% to a record $1.2T over holiday period, says Salesforce

Online spending rose 3% to a record $1.2 trillion globally over the holiday period, with U.S.-sales, specifically, growing 4% to $282 billion. That’s according to a new report from Salesforce, which aggregated data from across its various cloud services, including Agentforce, Commerce Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Service Cloud, to garner insights into spending activity spanning […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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37 hours ago Bo Horvat scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT, lifts Islanders past Bruins 5

Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins The post Bo Horvat scores his 2nd goal of the game in OT, lifts Islanders past Bruins 5-4 appeared first on Boston.com.

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64 minutes ago 2 Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane’s Landing Gear at Fort Lauderdale Airport

A routine post-flight inspection revealed two bodies in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane after a flight from New York on Monday, the airline said.

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21 hours ago Google is forming a new team to build AI that can simulate the physical world

Google is forming a new team to work on AI models that can simulate the physical world. Tim Brooks — one of the co-leads on OpenAI’s video generator, Sora, who left for Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, in October — will lead the new team, he announced in a post on X. It’ll be a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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89 minutes ago Experimental membrane captures more than 99% of aluminum ions from waste

Used in everything from soda cans and foil wrap to circuit boards and rocket boosters, aluminum is the second-most-produced metal in the world after steel. By the end of this decade, demand is projected to drive up aluminum production by 40% worldwide. This steep rise will magnify aluminum's environmental impacts, including any pollutants that are released with its manufacturing waste.

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24 hours ago United States Password Management Analysis Report 2024: Market to Reach $7.87 Billion by 2029, Rising at a CAGR of 21.7%, Driven by Integration of Biometrics, Cloud Solutions, and Zero Trust Security

United States Password Management Analysis Report 2024: Market to Reach $7.87 Billion by 2029, Rising at a CAGR of 21.7%, Driven by Integration of Biometrics, Cloud Solutions, and Zero Trust Security  GlobeNewswire

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37 hours ago Best Way To Watch Finland vs United States Live Streams, Free WJC Gold Medal Game On Tv Channel 06 January 2025

Best Way To Watch Finland vs United States Live Streams, Free WJC Gold Medal Game On Tv Channel 06 January 2025  Retail Dive

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75 minutes ago UK confirms plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content

The U.K. is forging ahead with plans to make the act of creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images a specific criminal offence. A deepfake refers to manipulated media, often video or audio, created using AI to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t. The U.K. had already made sharing — and the threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Fubo combining with Disney's Hulu + Live TV; lawsuit against Venu Sports settled

Disney's Hulu + Live TV and sports streaming service Fubo are combining in a deal that will also see the settlement of a lawsuit against the creation of Venu Sports.

Technology

93 minutes ago Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Harris to deliver eulogy at Capitol ceremony

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

Politics

35 hours ago OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that the company is currently losing money on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan because people are using it more than expected “I personally chose the price,” Altman wrote in a series of posts on X, “and thought we would make some money.” OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro toward the end of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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39 hours ago How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday's NBA game

How to watch Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Sunday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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2 hours ago Withings launches BPM Vision, a $130 home blood pressure monitor, at CES 2025

Withings has made a name for itself by making clinical grade health technologies accessible to consumer. This week at CES 2025, the firm revealed two new products that fit the description nicely, one hardware and one software. BPM Vision is the more notable. It’s a travel size home blood pressure monitor, complete with interchangeable arm […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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99 minutes ago Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff’s office says the capture was ‘bananas.’

The spider monkey was spotted Friday afternoon at the intersection of two highways near the town of Otto, just to the south of the St. Louis area. The post Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff’s office says the capture was ‘bananas.’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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39 hours ago Accel could raise billions for India, but it’s sticking to $650 million

Accel has maintained its India fund size at $650 million for its eighth vehicle, even as other venture firms in the region are racing to raise increasingly larger pools of capital. The firm had ample opportunity to raise “multi-billion dollars,” said Shekhar Kirani, partner at Accel, in an interview with TechCrunch. But unlike peers who […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war

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1 hour ago Alaska Airlines Expands Nonstop Service to Anchorage with New Flights from Detroit and Sacramento Starting in Summer 2025

Alaska Airlines Expands Nonstop Service to Anchorage with New Flights from Detroit and Sacramento Starting in Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

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39 hours ago Bucs’ Mike Evans makes NFL history, cashes $3 million incentive with catch on final play of game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star receiver Mike Evans needed 85 yards to not just make NFL history but cash in a $3 million contract incentive in Week 18.

Economics

2 hours ago Newsom Claims California Budget Surplus; Warns of Trump, DOGE Spending Cuts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) claimed that the state would have a modest budget surplus next year -- though he still planned to raid the "rainy day" emergency fund, and warned of President-elect Donald Trump's spending cuts. The post Newsom Claims California Budget Surplus; Warns of Trump, DOGE Spending Cuts appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Congress to gather for ceremony in DC

Members of Congress, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries will gather at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday for a lying-in-state ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter.

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2 hours ago FBI Investigates New Orleans Terrorism Suspect’s Visits to Egypt, Canada

An FBI official told reporters on Sunday that the bureau will investigate New Orleans terrorism suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s past visits to Egypt and Canada in 2023 for clues to his radicalization and possible contacts with the Islamic State. The post FBI Investigates New Orleans Terrorism Suspect’s Visits to Egypt, Canada appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Serve Robotics raises additional $80M as it scales sidewalk delivery robots

Nvidia and Uber-backed Serve Robotics has raised $80 million in a direct offering of 4.2 million shares of common stock, money that will help the company extend its runway through 2026 and scale its fleet from the 100 robots on the streets of Los Angeles today to the 2,000 Serve hopes to deploy by the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.

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2 hours ago Razer’s concept gaming chair will heat your butt up before cooling it down

Razer is always a source for good, weird fun during CES week. The gaming peripheral giant kicked off CES 2025 with a handful of Monday morning announcements, including a new take on its mesh chair. Built around the company’s well-received Razer Fujin Pro, Project Arielle adds heating and cooling to the mix. As the chair’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Exclusive: Sen. Tom Cotton Pressures Merrick Garland over 'Handcuffing' Police

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) used a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday to accuse the Biden administration of "handcuffing" law enforcement, leading to higher crime. The post Exclusive: Sen. Tom Cotton Pressures Merrick Garland over ‘Handcuffing’ Police appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Northlane Capital Partners Invests in United States Drug Testing Laboratories

Northlane Capital Partners Invests in United States Drug Testing Laboratories  Business Wire

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4 hours ago Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans: Start time and where to watch on TV or live stream

Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans: Start time and where to watch on TV or live stream  Marca English

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2 hours ago These New England hotels, restaurants, and more are ‘must visit spots’ in 2025, according to USA Today readers

They are in Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The post These New England hotels, restaurants, and more are ‘must visit spots’ in 2025, according to USA Today readers appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago Actress Aubrey Plaza Calls Husband Jeff Baena’s Suicide an ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’

Actress Aubrey Plaza and the family of her late husband Jeff Baena have issued a joint statement describing his death as an "unimaginable tragedy." The post Actress Aubrey Plaza Calls Husband Jeff Baena’s Suicide an ‘Unimaginable Tragedy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg Promises Less Censorship on Facebook as He Scraps Biased Third

Mark Zuckerberg has announced major changes to Meta's content moderation policies and practices on Facebook and Instagram, citing a desire to embrace free speech and avoid censorship. Zuckerberg's changes begin with scrapping Facebook's third-party "fact check" system which is notorious for its leftist bias. The post Mark Zuckerberg Promises Less Censorship on Facebook as He Scraps Biased Third-Party ‘Fact Checkers’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago How Zora Neale Hurston's posthumous novel was rescued from a fire and published

Nearly lost in a fire, Zora Neale Hurston's final novel, 'The Life of Herod the Great,' is out more than 60 years after her death. The novel expands on her interest in the ancient king of Judea.

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3 hours ago Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

The combined entity is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion based on yesterday’s closing share prices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Growing number of Colombians are fighting — and dying — in conflicts around the world

More and more former members of Colombia's armed forces are fighting and dying as mercenaries around the world.

Events

3 hours ago What Day One of the Trump Administration Could Look Like: 'Liberation Day'

President-elect Donald Trump is poised to hit the ground running on day one of his second term — or as he calls it, "liberation day" — with potential pardons for January 6 prisoners, key immigration and energy executive orders, and more. The post What Day One of the Trump Administration Could Look Like: ‘Liberation Day’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

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3 hours ago Petcube’s new water fountain aims to protect your cat’s urinary health

Dehydration is a major cause of illness in cats and affects millions of them each year. To address this issue, Petcube, a pet tech company known for its smart cameras and treat dispensers, introduced its first pet water fountain at CES 2025 on Tuesday. This fountain gives pets access to clean, safe water when their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and policies following Floyd murder

The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

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3 hours ago Kombu is changing the way we make our ‘booch’ with its modern kombucha brewer

Kombucha, a fermented tea that has been around for thousands of years and was once considered a niche health drink, is currently experiencing a surge in popularity as more consumers look for gut-friendly beverages. However, this fizzy drink isn’t exactly cheap, and home brewing can be messy, overly complicated, and time-consuming. Additionally, the supplies needed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago Joe and Jill Biden Visit Bourbon Street After New Orleans Terror Attack

President Joe Biden and his wife, first lady Jill Biden, visited Bourbon Street days after 14 people were murdered when a terrorist drove a pickup truck through a crowd of people. The post Joe and Jill Biden Visit Bourbon Street After New Orleans Terror Attack appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago John Cena's farewell tour begins with major announcement on RAW's Netflix premiere

John Cena made a big announcement as his farewell tour in his final year of WWE participation began on Monday night, proclaiming he will win Royal Rumble 2025.

Politics

12 hours ago Beverly man charged with making online threats against Jewish people, firearms violations

Matthew Scouras, 34, is facing 12 firearms charges and threat charges for his alleged posts on 4Chan. The post Beverly man charged with making online threats against Jewish people, firearms violations appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago President Jimmy Carter to lie in state at US Capitol today: Live updates

President Jimmy Carter to lie in state at US Capitol today: Live updates  USA TODAY

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13 hours ago Honduran man sentenced for arson, illegally reentering United States: USDOJ

Honduran man sentenced for arson, illegally reentering United States: USDOJ  WKRG News 5

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3 hours ago Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

Politics

14 hours ago Healey orders inspection of state shelters after man arrested with weapon, drugs at Revere shelter

“I’ve ordered an inspection of all shelter units, beginning with the Revere site, and a full review of our intake processes." The post Healey orders inspection of state shelters after man arrested with weapon, drugs at Revere shelter appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 hours ago A.I. Slop: UK's Ruling Labour Party Posted TikTok Song Lyrics About Drug Sex With 'Young Girls'

Attempt to latch onto TikTok trend sees sex with "young girls" lyrics as gov tries to tell public it's taking sexual exploitation seriously.  The post A.I. Slop: UK’s Ruling Labour Party Posted TikTok Song Lyrics About Drug Sex With ‘Young Girls’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago D.C. winter storm live updates: Snow blankets region, with another inch possible

D.C. winter storm live updates: Snow blankets region, with another inch possible  The Washington Post

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