2 hours ago CNN chose ‘theater over truth’ and ‘destroyed the life of an American Patriot,’ lawyer says to kick off trial

Zachary Young’s legal team accused CNN of choosing "theater over truth" in a desperate attempt to drive ratings, which "destroyed the life of an American Patriot" on Tuesday.

Politics

5 hours ago Sam Altman’s family responds to lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted his sister

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to sexual assault accusations from his estranged younger sister on Tuesday, calling the claims “entirely untrue.” According to the Saint Louis Post Dispatch, in a new lawsuit filed Monday, Annie Altman alleges her older brother sexually assaulted her over a nine-year period in the 1990s and 2000s. The suit echoes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business

In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago Proposed San Francisco Giants Trade Would Send Fan Favorite to Houston Astros

Proposed San Francisco Giants Trade Would Send Fan Favorite to Houston Astros  Sports Illustrated

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4 hours ago 'Police Academy' Star Steve Guttenberg Helps Firefighters Clear Abandoned Cars During Pacific Palisades Wildfire

Actor Steve Guttenberg, best known for his starring turns in the "Police Academy" series along with other 1980s favorites like "Short Circuit" and "Cocoon," was seen helping firefighters clear the roads of abandoned cars during the horrific Pacific Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The post ‘Police Academy’ Star Steve Guttenberg Helps Firefighters Clear Abandoned Cars During Pacific Palisades Wildfire appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Silicon Valley is so dominant again, its startups devoured over half of all global VC funding in 2024

For all the chatter about the decline of San Francisco, the data repeatedly shows that the area is still the best place for venture-backed startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

10 hours ago Xpeng Aero HT unveils ‘flying car’ that’s part van, part eVTOL at CES 2025

Xpeng Aero HT, the aerospace company under Chinese EV startup Xpeng, unveiled at CES 2025 its “modular flying car,” the Land Aircraft Carrier. It’s essentially an electric minivan with a small folding eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle tucked in the back, which can be rolled out and launched into flight.  The company says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Washington State reports sharp increase in whooping cough cases for all of 2024

Washington State reports sharp increase in whooping cough cases for all of 2024  NBC Right Now

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12 hours ago Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created

3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

13 hours ago Lathrop’s Devin Emmett Voted High School On SI’s 2024 Alaska Football Player Of The Year

Lathrop’s Devin Emmett Voted High School On SI’s 2024 Alaska Football Player Of The Year  Sports Illustrated

Sport

5 hours ago Lakers coach JJ Redick, Palisades resident, offers 'thoughts and prayers' after family evacuated due to fires

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, a resident of the Pacific Palisades, said his family was forced to evacuate due to the wildfires in the area.

Events

8 hours ago Pixalate’s December 2024 United States Publisher Rankings: Top Mobile Gaming Apps For Programmatic Advertising Traffic Quality in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store

Pixalate’s December 2024 United States Publisher Rankings: Top Mobile Gaming Apps For Programmatic Advertising Traffic Quality in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store  Yahoo Finance

Technology

12 hours ago At CES 2025, Uber teams up with Nvidia to scale autonomous driving faster

Uber will use Nvidia’s new generative world model simulation tool, Cosmos, and cloud-based AI supercomputing platform, DGX Cloud, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology, the companies announced at CES 2025. Cosmos is being marketed to robotics and autonomy companies as a tool that generates physics-based videos from a variety of inputs, including 9,000 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Transport

4 hours ago Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports

Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

Politics

13 hours ago Employer.com offers to buy failed fintech Level, a week after it makes offer for Bench

Employer.com has offered to acquire Level, a fintech startup that just last week abruptly shut down after failing to find a buyer, according to The Information. But Level is still mulling over the offer, its Employer.com CMO Matt Charney told TechCrunch. “It’s with legal,” he said. Founded in 2018 by early Square employee Paul Aaron, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

15 hours ago Kansas City Chiefs fans' mysterious deaths yet to be resolved a year later

Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson and David Harrington were found dead in Jordan Willis' Kansas City backyard on Jan. 9, 2024 — criminal charges have not been levied in their deaths.

Sport

10 hours ago Weaponized disinformation can pose serious threat to urban transit systems

As every straphanger knows, public transit systems are fantastic—except when they aren't. A single station closure can ruin a commuter's morning, and even minor delays or disruptions can snowball into major problems as thousands of passengers rush to find alternate routes, straining other parts of the transit network.

Events

16 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

4 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

14 hours ago Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company

The combined company will operate as Getty Images, and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ‘GETY’ ticker symbol. The post Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

10 hours ago Pacific Palisades brush fire burns 200 acres amid "extreme" red flag warning

Pacific Palisades brush fire burns 200 acres amid "extreme" red flag warning  CBS News

Events

4 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, as deal with Lyft nears end

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

11 hours ago Pacific Palisades brush fire burns 20 acres amid "extreme" red flag warning

Pacific Palisades brush fire burns 20 acres amid "extreme" red flag warning  CBS News

Events

6 hours ago Elon Musk interested in buying major European soccer team, his father says

Elon Musk is reportedly interested in buying the English Premier League soccer club Liverpool, his father says.

Politics

12 hours ago Hollywood Hills brush fire threatens buildings on day of red flag warnings

Hollywood Hills brush fire threatens buildings on day of red flag warnings  NBC Los Angeles

Events

6 hours ago Teen Mom’s Kailyn Lowry Breaks Down Crying With Regret Over THREE Plastic Surgeries

Kailyn Lowry has a major complex over the measures she took to “be skinny.” The Teen Mom star hopped on Instagram Monday to have a vulnerable conversation about her recent surgeries she had done — which she revealed was more than just the breast reduction she’s been talking about for years. Related: Denise Richards ‘Ruptured’ Her [...] Read More... The post <i>Teen Mom</i>’s Kailyn Lowry Breaks Down Crying With Regret Over THREE Plastic Surgeries -- Did She ‘Mutilate’ Herself?! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

12 hours ago Brain monitoring may be the future of work, but how it's used could improve performance or worsen discrimination

Despite all the attention on technologies that reduce the hands-on role of humans at work—such as self-driving vehicles, robot workers, artificial intelligence and so on—researchers in the field of neuroergonomics are using technology to improve how humans perform in their roles at work.

Events

7 hours ago Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill ‘never’ requested a trade in meeting with team brass, GM says

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel met with star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday after he indicated following Sunday's loss that he is ready to move on.

Politics

15 hours 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.

Events

7 hours ago Poll: Majority of U.S. Parents Support Reducing Size, Influence of Department of Education

The survey comes after Donald Trump repeatedly promised on the campaign trail to abolish the Department of Education. The post Poll: Majority of U.S. Parents Support Reducing Size, Influence of Department of Education appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 hours ago Golden Globes Barred Gal Gadot from Wearing Yellow Ribbon for Hostages

The Golden Globes reportedly prevented Hollywood star Gal Gadot from wearing a yellow ribbon pin to show solidarity with the Israeli hostages in Gaza -- but allowed others to wear a pro-Palestinian "red hand" pin. The post Golden Globes Barred Gal Gadot from Wearing Yellow Ribbon for Hostages appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seattle Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025

Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seattle Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025  Sports Illustrated

Politics

16 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.

Events

7 hours ago Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025

Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025  Sports Illustrated

Politics

28 hours ago Washington Post editors 'killed' piece from its 'gender columnist,' plan to scrap role entirely

Washington Post editors 'killed' piece from its 'gender columnist,' plan to scrap role entirely  Fox News

Events

7 hours ago CES 2025 Day 1: Honda, BMW, X’s victory lap, and the first show floor gadget reveals

CES 2025 is officially underway in Las Vegas. Monday’s press day saw keynotes from Samsung, Nvidia, Toyota, and Sony, among others, while Tuesday was all about the exciting new gadgets on the show floor. TechCrunch reporters are on the ground giving you the latest reveals at the conference.  Below, you’ll find a list of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

28 hours ago Report: Texas Cop Seriously Injured While Jumping on Escaping Suspect's Car

A Texas police officer suffered a serious brain bleed after falling off the back of a car allegedly being driven by a fleeing suspect in a shocking video. The post Report: Texas Cop Seriously Injured While Jumping on Escaping Suspect’s Car appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Jon Stewart: Kamala Harris Certifying Trump's Victory Over Her Like 'Attending Your Own Funeral'

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart took shots at both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump over Monday's certification of the 2024 election results in congress, and joked that Harris's duty to certify the vote was like "Attending your own funeral." The post Jon Stewart: Kamala Harris Certifying Trump’s Victory Over Her Like ‘Attending Your Own Funeral’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

30 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

8 hours ago Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's lawyers issue new statements amid legal battle

Lawyers for Blake Lively have issued a new statement in support of the actress amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

Politics

8 hours ago Patriots veteran: Team ‘lost faith’ in Jerod Mayo, coaches before season started

"Felt like he — they — were making it up as they went along." The post Patriots veteran: Team ‘lost faith’ in Jerod Mayo, coaches before season started appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 hours ago Washington Commanders predicted to lose offensive coordinator to fellow NFC team

Washington Commanders predicted to lose offensive coordinator to fellow NFC team  Sporting News

Politics

8 hours ago Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell responds to teams reportedly wanting to trade for him ahead of playoffs

As the Vikings prep for their wild-card game against the Rams, head coach Kevin O'Connell was asked about a report that said teams were interested in trading for him.

Politics

8 hours ago Taylor Swift Sunbathes With Her Eras Tour Backup Singers In Rare Bikini Pic!

Taylor Swift had some fun in the sun while on The Eras Tour! While looking back on what she “learned” in 2024, Jeslyn Gorman — one of Tay’s backup singers — posted several pictures with the 35-year-old pop star to Instagram on Saturday, including one rare photo of her lounging on a boat in a [...] Read More... The post Taylor Swift Sunbathes With Her Eras Tour Backup Singers In Rare Bikini Pic! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

8 hours ago AWS says it’ll invest ‘at least’ $11B to expand data center infrastructure in Georgia

On Tuesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, said that it plans to invest “at least” $11 billion in Georgia to expand its infrastructure to support various cloud computing and AI technologies. AWS estimates that its investment will create roughly 550 jobs in the state. “AWS is proud to expand our operations in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

9 hours ago Top San Francisco 49ers free agent casts serious doubt on returning to team

Top San Francisco 49ers free agent casts serious doubt on returning to team  Sportsnaut

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