4 hours ago Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS 

The president-elect claims it’s vital for national and economic security.

Politics

12 hours ago Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student

Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student  KIRO Seattle

Society

65 minutes ago Nomupay raises $37M on a $200M valuation to build payment rails in underserved markets across Asia

Wirecard, a German fintech that raised hundreds of millions of dollars only to collapse in 2020 in a sea of scandal and insolvency, still makes headlines today as lawsuits continue against different entities and people once connected to the business. Meanwhile, a Dublin-based startup called Nomupay that was formed in 2023 out of some of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 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

73 minutes ago Lakers coach JJ Redick says Los Angeles wildfire has forced his family to evacuate: 'People are scared'

Lakers coach JJ Redick says Los Angeles wildfire has forced his family to evacuate: 'People are scared'  CBS Sports

Events

9 hours ago Ruby Franke's Daughter Claims Her Bedroom Turned Into 'Honeymoon Suite' For Mom & Jodi Hildebrandt

Were Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt an item?? As Perezcious readers know, the business partners were charged with child abuse in 2023 for crimes done to Ruby’s children — who were also the stars of her popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers. In September 2023, one of Ruby’s sons escaped their home and ran to a [...] Read More... The post Ruby Franke's Daughter Claims Her Bedroom Turned Into 'Honeymoon Suite' For Mom & Jodi Hildebrandt -- They Were 'Sneaking Around' In 'Middle Of Night'! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Technology

5 hours ago ‘On its merry way’: Harp seal spotted resting in Beverly is back in water

“Thank you to everyone for allowing the seal its space to rest.” The post ‘On its merry way’: Harp seal spotted resting in Beverly is back in water appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: 2nd fire escalates while Palisades fire burns out of control

At least 30,000 people are under evacuation orders as Pacific Palisades fire spreads.

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6 hours ago LAURA INGRAHAM: Finally we have a president focused on putting the American people first

Fox News host Laura Ingraham says President-elect Donald Trump is focused on putting Americans' interests first on "The Ingraham Angle."

Politics

4 hours ago OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies

OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 hours ago Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch online, live stream info, start time, TV channel  CBS Sports

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7 hours ago The Palisades Fire continues to grow due to strong winds and dry conditions

Unusually high winds and dry conditions are driving the Palisades Fire in Southern California. More than 30,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders.

Events

6 hours ago Minnesota House Democrats threaten to skip first two weeks of legislative session, preventing GOP quorum

House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session starting Jan. 14.

Politics

7 hours ago Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive 1,200-acre fire.

Events

6 hours ago 'A treasure': More memories from people who sailed on the SS United States

'A treasure': More memories from people who sailed on the SS United States  The News Journal

Politics

7 hours ago 30,000 people under evacuation orders as wildfire whips through Los Angeles hillsides

30,000 people under evacuation orders as wildfire whips through Los Angeles hillsides  Scripps News

Events

8 hours ago Trump doubles down today on his threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada

President-elect Trump doubled down on his threat to impose economic pressure against Canada. The warning comes one day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down.

Politics

8 hours ago Los Angeles brush fires latest: Thousands evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for the area between Piedra Morada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

Events

9 hours ago Trump digs into Biden admin for selling off border wall at ‘five cents on the dollar’

During a live press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday President-elect Donald Trump renewed his criticisms of the Biden administration for selling off border wall materials at “five cents on the dollar," saying: “These people either hate our country or they’re stupid."

Politics

8 hours ago Suspect charged in deaths of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew pleads not guilty

Sean Higgins, the man charged with killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, pleaded not guilty in New Jersey court on Tuesday.

Events

10 hours ago Trump reinforces 'all hell will break out' if hostages not returned by inauguration

President-elect Trump once again threatened 'all hell will break out' if the hostages in Gaza are not freed by the time he enters office, though he refused to detail what actions he will take.

Politics

8 hours ago Palisades Fire threatens beloved LA museum filled with ancient artifacts

Palisades Fire threatens beloved LA museum filled with ancient artifacts  SFGATE

Events

11 hours ago Trump kicks off 2025 with attacks on Biden — then threatens U.S. allies

Trump kicks off 2025 with attacks on Biden — then threatens U.S. allies  The Independent

Politics

8 hours ago U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes

U.S. House approves legislation to deport undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes  The Texas Tribune

Events

11 hours ago Debate over using beach cabanas at popular travel destination prompts prime minister to weigh in

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed a recent debate on people reserving sand space with portable cabanas on the country's beaches. Social media users weigh in.

Politics

9 hours ago Los Angeles brush fires latest: 2 blazes threaten structures, prompt evacuations

The Los Angeles Fire Department issued a mandatory evacuation order for the area between Piedra Morada Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

Events

12 hours ago Jewish groups mourn death of Olga Washington, Christian Zionist and staunch Israel supporter

Jewish groups mourn death of Olga Washington, Christian Zionist and staunch Israel supporter  JNS.org

Politics

9 hours ago Anchorage inmate charged with murder after death of fellow inmate in alleged cell attack

Anchorage inmate charged with murder after death of fellow inmate in alleged cell attack  Alaska's News Source

Events

13 hours ago Trump vows to name 'Gulf of America,' threatens 'all hell' over Israeli hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.

Politics

9 hours ago Watch: Palisades Fire in Los Angeles explodes as people flee from burning homes

Watch: Palisades Fire in Los Angeles explodes as people flee from burning homes  Fox Weather

Events

14 hours ago A Dutch project publicizes the names of half a million suspected Nazi collaborators

The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past.

Politics

10 hours ago Brush fire scorches 200 acres and counting, prompts mandatory evacuation in SoCal

A brush fire that broke out in Southern California Tuesday afternoon is putting 200 acres with structures under "immediate threat."

Events

14 hours ago A list of half a million names shines new light on Dutch collaboration with Nazis

The names of some 425,000 suspected Dutch collaborators went online 80 years after the Holocaust ended, making them accessible to historians and descendants as the country grapples with its past.

Politics

11 hours ago Photos: Rapidly spreading Palisades Fire torches hillsides, threatens homes in Los Angeles

Photos: Rapidly spreading Palisades Fire torches hillsides, threatens homes in Los Angeles  KTLA Los Angeles

Events

15 hours ago Who could replace Trudeau as Canadian prime minister, with Trump threatening tariffs?

There are several contenders to be the next Labor Party leader after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his upcoming resignation.

Politics

11 hours ago Johnny Depp warns fans against 'deceptive' online scammers targeting his supporters for money

Johnny Depp told his legions of fans not to be thwarted by online scammers requesting money from Depp imposters, in a social media post shared Monday.

Events

15 hours ago Exes Christina Haack & Josh Hall Are Getting Nastier On Social Media About The Flip Off Drama! LOOK!

Christina Haack and Josh Hall are fighting online again, this time about their upcoming new show! In case you missed it, HGTV dropped a new preview of the upcoming series The Flip Off last week, starring Josh, Christina, her ex-husband Tarek El Moussa, and his wife Heather Rae El Moussa. And we got a peek [...] Read More... The post Exes Christina Haack & Josh Hall Are Getting Nastier On Social Media About <i>The Flip Off</i> Drama! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

11 hours ago Man Charged in NYC Subway Burning Pleads Not Guilty and Says He Was Drunk

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, confronted with video of the immolation of Debrina Kawam, told detectives he was blackout drunk at the time. He pleaded not guilty to murder on Tuesday.

Events

15 hours ago Venezuela's Maduro to start third term in office amid rigged election: 'Blatant violation'

The next presidential term in Venezuela is set to begin Friday, as the opposition leader is trying to garner international support following meetings with President Biden, and other world leaders.

Politics

11 hours ago Trump threatens to tap allies for military shipbuilding if US can't produce

President-elect Donald Trump, fed up with America’s lagging ship-building capabilities, offered an out-of-character solution to the problem: Outsource production if the U.S. can’t keep up.

Events

16 hours 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.

Politics

11 hours ago House Passes ‘Laken Riley Act’ to Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes

Forty-eight Democrats joined Republicans in supporting legislation that aims to deport more migrants charged with nonviolent crimes, a first salvo in a broader crackdown.

Events

16 hours ago Meta to phase back in political content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

As 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 want […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 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.

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