40 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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12 hours ago City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation

City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation  The Seattle Times

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22 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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2 hours ago Vikings lineman's wife says she was 'heckled, touched and called names' during game vs Lions

The wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner revealed in a video on Sunday she was incessantly heckled by Detroit Lions fans last year.

Sport

46 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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29 hours ago Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season

Culture

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.

Technology

47 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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17 hours ago Judge holds Giuliani in contempt for failing to turn over property to poll workers

A federal judge in New York held Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for failing to turn over personal property to two Georgia election workers he defamed.

Society

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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16 hours ago Former champ Henry Cejudo targeted to headline UFC Seattle vs. Song Yadong

Former champ Henry Cejudo targeted to headline UFC Seattle vs. Song Yadong  MMA Junkie

Sport

1 hour 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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20 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.

Technology

64 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

23 hours ago Family of Nashville college student killed by stray bullet in park accuse city, school officials of negligence

The parents of Nashville college student Jillian Ludwig, who was struck and killed by a stray bullet in 2023, are accusing government and school officials of negligence.

Society

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.

Economics

18 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

Sport

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.

Events

88 minutes 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.

Politics

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

36 hours ago Northern California Commercial Dungeness crab season opens to long lines of hungry fans at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf

Northern California Commercial Dungeness crab season opens to long lines of hungry fans at San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf  ABC7 Bay Area

Sport

2 hours ago 49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider after another lackluster season: Reports

49ers fire special teams coordinator Brian Schneider after another lackluster season: Reports  The New York Times

Events

96 minutes 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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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.

Sport

2 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.

Events

1 hour 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.

Politics

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

Sport

2 hours ago Father of hospital NICU attack victim says babies had one thing in common

A Virginia dad whose newborn stayed at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU in 2023 says more than a half dozen victims of mysterious fractures have one thing in common.

Events

2 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.

Politics

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

Sport

9 hours ago Kevin Dave: Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired

Kevin Dave: Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired  CNN

Events

2 hours ago In 2024, U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged about 20 cents less than in 2023

In 2024, U.S. retail gasoline prices averaged about 20 cents less than in 2023  EIA

Politics

12 hours ago Seattle Police Officer Who Killed Indian Student With Patrol Car Fired

Seattle Police Officer Who Killed Indian Student With Patrol Car Fired  NDTV

Events

2 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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12 hours ago Heavy snow buries D.C. region in first major winter storm of the season

Heavy snow buries D.C. region in first major winter storm of the season  The Washington Post

Events

2 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.

Politics

14 hours ago The Seahawks fired Ryan Grubb. Does that help them reach the real goal?

The Seahawks fired Ryan Grubb. Does that help them reach the real goal?  The Seattle Times

Events

2 hours ago Jimmy Carter's body set to be transferred today to Washington, D.C., for state funeral

Jimmy Carter's body set to be transferred today to Washington, D.C., for state funeral  CBS News

Politics

14 hours ago In case you wondered too: Here’s what Seattle Fire Ladder 13 was doing in the Lincoln Park forest

In case you wondered too: Here’s what Seattle Fire Ladder 13 was doing in the Lincoln Park forest  West Seattle Blog

Events

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

Politics

15 hours ago Shooter at Honduran Consulate in Georgia Kills One and Injures Another

The police arrested the person they believe opened fire outside the entrance to the consulate, which is near Atlanta.

Events

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter’s state funeral: Wintry weather in Washington forces schedule changes

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral: Wintry weather in Washington forces schedule changes  WPXI Pittsburgh

Politics

15 hours ago Seattle police officer fired 2 years after striking, killing Jaahnavi Kandula with cruiser

Seattle police officer fired 2 years after striking, killing Jaahnavi Kandula with cruiser  KUOW News and Information

Events

3 hours ago Drug Company to Share Revenues With Indigenous People Who Donated Their Genes

Variant Bio, a small biotech company based in Seattle, is using genetic information from Indigenous people to develop drugs for obesity and diabetes.

Politics

15 hours ago Officer who hit, killed Jaahnavi Kandula fired from Seattle Police Department

Officer who hit, killed Jaahnavi Kandula fired from Seattle Police Department  KING5.com

Events

4 hours ago Pence calls it 'particularly admirable' for VP Harris to preside over election certification following loss

Former Vice President Mike Pence called it "particularly admirable" for Vice President Kamala Harris to preside over the certification of the presidential contest in which she was defeated

Politics

15 hours ago Seattle Mariners Miss Out on Another Trade Target as Gavin Lux Goes to Cincinnati Reds

Seattle Mariners Miss Out on Another Trade Target as Gavin Lux Goes to Cincinnati Reds  Sports Illustrated

Events

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter will be honored in Washington, a city where he remained an outsider

Jimmy Carter will be honored in Washington, a city where he remained an outsider  WAVY.com

Politics

15 hours ago Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023

Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

5 hours ago Jimmy Carter state funeral: Schedule changes for Tuesday’s events due to Washington D.C. weather

Jimmy Carter state funeral: Schedule changes for Tuesday’s events due to Washington D.C. weather  WSB Atlanta

Politics

15 hours ago Seattle officer fired after crash that killed student Jaahnavi Kandula

Seattle officer fired after crash that killed student Jaahnavi Kandula  KOMO News

Events

6 hours ago In 2007 interview, Jimmy Carter discusses what he faced after losing reelection

Hear excerpts from a 2007 NPR interview with former President Jimmy Carter talking about the stark question he faced after failing to win reelection: what to do with the rest of his life.

Politics

15 hours ago Seattle police officer who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula fired from department

Seattle police officer who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula fired from department  KOMO News

Events

6 hours ago Stream Jimmy Carter's state funeral Tuesday as ceremony's begin in Washington, D.C.

Stream Jimmy Carter's state funeral Tuesday as ceremony's begin in Washington, D.C.  Savannah Morning News

Politics

16 hours ago Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula

Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula  MyNorthwest

Events

6 hours ago President Carter to lie in state at US Capitol ahead of National Cathedral funeral

The body of former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol this week before a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

Politics

16 hours ago Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnvi Kandula

Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnvi Kandula  MyNorthwest

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