39 minutes ago Rob Gronkowski makes bold prediction about Bill Belichick's career, rips Patriots for 'ugly' Jerod Mayo firing

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski gave some interesting thoughts on the team's two most recent head coaches in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.

Politics

3 hours ago A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Society

5 hours ago Microsoft backs its $3B AI push in India with public and private sector deals

Microsoft announced a sweeping series of artificial intelligence partnerships across India’s core sectors on Wednesday, a day after pledging to invest $3 billion in the country over the next two years as it intensifies competition with rivals Google and Amazon. The tech giant’s chief executive Satya Nadella (pictured above) unveiled agreements with five major organizations […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

15 hours ago Exclusive — Rep. Tom Tiffany: Republicans Can Tackle Deficit While Securing the Border

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) on Breitbart News Daily said that the Republican reconciliation bill can secure the border, unleash energy development, all the while slashing the deficit. The post Exclusive — Rep. Tom Tiffany: Republicans Can Tackle Deficit While Securing the Border appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

37 minutes ago The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact

At least three wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land in Southern California. Here's what we know. And, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

Events

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter in 2007 addressed criticism of his book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid'

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Culture

4 hours ago UN aviation agency confirms hacker breached recruitment database to access thousands of records

ICAO says compromised data includes job applicants' names, email addresses and employment history © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

17 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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1 hour ago Livestream shopping app Whatnot raises $265M, pinning valuation at nearly $5B

Whatnot, the platform that allows users to sell items such as trading cards, comics, and sneakers through live videos, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $265 million in a Series E funding round, a significant investment for a livestream shopping platform. This round puts Whatnot’s valuation at $4.97 billion. The investment marks an important […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 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.

Society

7 hours 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.

Economics

19 hours ago Vikings Player's Wife Claims She Was 'Heckled, Touched, and Called Names' During Game Against Lions

Whitney Risner, wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner, is ripping Detroit Lions fans for inappropriate and rude behavior. The post Vikings Player’s Wife Claims She Was ‘Heckled, Touched, and Called Names’ During Game Against Lions appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

65 minutes ago After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage

Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical.

Events

15 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

19 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

2 hours ago Joseph Nocella Jr., Trump’s U.S. Attorney Pick, Is a Long Island Judge

Joseph Nocella Jr. has maintained deep connections in a Republican Party organization that has veered sharply to the right.

Politics

16 hours ago ‘School of Rock’ Cast Reunites for Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli’s Wedding

Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.

Society

7 hours ago Nomupay raises $37M at 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.

Economics

89 minutes ago Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says

The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home.

Events

15 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

2 hours ago Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released

Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month in Iran while on a reporting trip, was on a plane back to her home country, the Italian government announced.

Politics

20 hours ago CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels 'Gloomy' Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the CEO of fintech company Klarna, has shared his apprehensions about the swift advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which he believes could soon be capable of performing his entire job. Siemiatkowski writes that he feels "gloomy" over the fact AI has made him replaceable. The post CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels ‘Gloomy’ Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

15 hours ago Cash is disintegrating due to overuse in Gaza. New businesses are repairing it

Cash, the most precious commodity in Gaza, is disintegrating from overuse, and new banknotes have not been sent to Gaza during the war. That has led to e-banking and cash repair services.

Economics

1 hour ago Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

Events

16 hours ago Personal interests can influence how children’s brains respond to language

McGovern Institute neuroscientists use children’s interests to probe language in the brain.

Technology

2 hours ago Siren secures strategic funding for its socks that detect diabetic foot ulcers

After studying burn victims and war veterans, entrepreneur Ran Ma hand-made a sock that contained sensors to detect foot ulcers. Now, her company, Siren, has secured $9.5 million, with an $8 million check from lead investor Mölnlycke Health Care to further the development and adoption of its diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention product. It’s now […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

22 hours ago Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles

John Deere has announced plans to introduce a range of self-driving farm and work vehicles, including tractors, dump trucks, and even a robotic lawnmower. The company plans a fully-autonomous corn and soybean farming system by 2030. The post Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

15 hours ago Medical debt will soon be wiped off credit reports for millions of Americans

In a parting shot from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, medical debt will be banned from credit reports. Could this new policy be undone by Trump?

Economics

2 hours ago Prospects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors

Prospects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors  ESPN

Events

19 hours ago Art of the algorithm: Expert explains how technology can improve the preservation and study of artwork

A new method for classifying calligraphy and painting images could be used in the management of cultural heritage, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology.

Technology

3 hours ago ‘Trump Is at His Absolute Worst in a Crisis’: Three Columnists Imagine the World Ahead

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Trump and his team in foreign policy and national security?

Politics

16 hours ago Trump Blurs Lines in $20 Billion Data Center Announcement and Other Deals

Even before the start of the new administration, there has been repeated blurring of lines between the federal government efforts and Trump family businesses.

Economics

2 hours ago Casio says hackers stole personal data of 8,500 people during October ransomware attack

The Japanese electronics giant says it did not negotiate with the hackers responsible for the attack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

24 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

3 hours ago Trump’s Lawyers Have Assailed Jack Smith. They Could Soon Have Power to Go After Him.

The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.

Politics

19 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.

Economics

3 hours ago As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?

As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?  ABC News

Events

3 hours ago 'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January

What do you say to people when they ask you why you aren't drinking? How do you get your friends to hang out in places other than bars? We tackle the social conundrums of sober socializing.

Politics

19 hours ago Exclusive: How Melania Trump Landed a $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal

Melania Trump is the brainchild behind a first of its kind, behind the scenes look at the work that goes into what a first lady does as she prepares to reenter the White House. Mrs. Trump's idea, which kicked off a kind of bidding war between major Hollywood studios, resulted in a $40 million distribution deal from Amazon. The post Exclusive: How Melania Trump Landed a $40 Million Amazon Documentary Deal appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

3 hours ago Bezos' Blue Origin is nearing liftoff on the 1st flight of its newest, biggest rocket

New Glenn, developed by the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and could launch on its maiden flight as early as Friday.

Events

4 hours ago Nevada home health care workers prepare to lobby for another wage hike

After Nevada gave home care workers a huge raise, from about $11 to $16 an hour, turnover in the industry fell sharply. Now, caregivers are preparing to lobby for another wage hike.

Politics

19 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

4 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires force thousands of evacuations as state of emergency declared

Los Angeles County faces at least three out-of-control wildfires fueled by unusually strong Santa Ana winds. Thousands have been forced to evacuate and a state of emergency has been declared.

Events

5 hours ago How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships.

Politics

20 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

4 hours ago Minneapolis and DOJ reach agreement on police reforms following George Floyd murder

Nearly five years after George Floyd was killed, Minneapolis has promised to reform its police department. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke talks about the agreement between the city and DOJ.

Events

7 hours ago First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria

The Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport. Many passengers were Syrian nationals coming come for the first time in more than a decade.

Politics

21 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

4 hours ago What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California

Three wildfires are currently impacting Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting thousands of people to evacuate, schools to close and power lines to be shut off.

Events

7 hours ago Fetterman on Talks of U.S. Acquiring Greenland: 'Responsible Conversation' to Have

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) described recent talks about the United States acquiring Greenland as being a "responsible conversation." The post Fetterman on Talks of U.S. Acquiring Greenland: ‘Responsible Conversation’ to Have appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

32 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

4 hours ago Palisades Fire updates: Famed restaurant destroyed, 3rd fire breaks out

Palisades Fire updates: Famed restaurant destroyed, 3rd fire breaks out  SFGATE

Events

7 hours ago Alaska Airlines Adds New Seasonal Routes Connecting Anchorage, Fairbanks, Detroit, Sacramento, and Portland for Summer 2025

Alaska Airlines Adds New Seasonal Routes Connecting Anchorage, Fairbanks, Detroit, Sacramento, and Portland for Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

Politics

9 hours ago Eugene Levy, James Wood, more celebrities evacuate as wildfire moves through LA

Eugene Levy, James Wood, more celebrities evacuate as wildfire moves through LA  USA TODAY

Events

9 hours ago Bruins players have no answers after getting outclassed by Oilers at TD Garden

"I think it was kind of a lack of urgency. A lot of things that kind of are embarrassing to say right now." The post Bruins players have no answers after getting outclassed by Oilers at TD Garden appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Pacific Palisades wildfire rages as tens of thousands forced to evacuate: Updates

Pacific Palisades wildfire rages as tens of thousands forced to evacuate: Updates  USA TODAY

Events

10 hours ago Passenger opened door of moving JetBlue plane at Logan Airport, airline says

The passenger on the JetBlue flight opened an exit “for unknown reasons” while the airplane was taxiing on the runway, JetBlue said. The post Passenger opened door of moving JetBlue plane at Logan Airport, airline says appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Brush Fire Erupts in Eaton Canyon Near Altadena amid Los Angeles Wildfires

A brushfire erupted in Eaton Canyon near Altadena just north of Pasadena amid the Los Angeles wildfires on Tuesday, which have been exacerbated by the massive windstorm hitting the area. The post Brush Fire Erupts in Eaton Canyon Near Altadena amid Los Angeles Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

10 hours ago Alex Marlow: Zuckerberg’s Moving Meta to Texas Is a Big Middle Finger to Newsom

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Meta moving moderators to Texas from California. Marlow stated, “I do regard it as a stunt, the moving to Texas. Because if he goes to Austin, it’s going The post Alex Marlow: Zuckerberg’s Moving Meta to Texas Is a Big Middle Finger to Newsom appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 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.

Events

10 hours ago Alex Marlow: We Have Trump to Thank for Zuckerberg’s Free Speech Announcement 

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed changes on Facebook in the wake of President-Elect Donald Trump’s election. Marlow stated, “[T]his is something that we have him to thank for, his election is why this The post Alex Marlow: We Have Trump to Thank for Zuckerberg’s Free Speech Announcement  appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

12 hours ago Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

Events

10 hours ago Adam Henrique scores 2 goals as Oilers hand Bruins 5th straight loss 4

It was the Bruins’ fifth straight loss, their worst stretch since interim coach Joe Sacco took over for the fired Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19. The post Adam Henrique scores 2 goals as Oilers hand Bruins 5th straight loss 4-0 appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

12 hours ago Homes Burn as Wildfire Is Carried Across Pacific Palisades by Strong Winds

Homes are burning Tuesday in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades as a wildfire is carried across the hillside community by strong winds. One home has been completely engulfed in flames. The post Homes Burn as Wildfire Is Carried Across Pacific Palisades by Strong Winds appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 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

13 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

11 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

13 hours ago What Are the Santa Ana Winds That Are Helping to Fuel the Palisades Fire?

The winds are common in California in the colder months, but they can sometimes help spread dangerous wildfires.

Events