29 minutes ago Interior agency rejects Hilcorp request for more time to develop Arctic Alaska offshore oil field

Interior agency rejects Hilcorp request for more time to develop Arctic Alaska offshore oil field  Alaska Beacon

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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.

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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.

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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.

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63 minutes ago Former St Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner spent hundreds of work hours on nursing degree, scathing audit finds

Report released by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick Tuesday details what an investigation found during former Democratic St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's tenure.

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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.

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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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92 minutes 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.

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6 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.

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18 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.

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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.

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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.

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1 hour ago Biden claims he 'meant what I said' with promise not to pledge Hunter, hopes it doesn't set precedent

President Biden said he hopes his broken promise about not pardoning his son Hunter doesn't set a precedent but still defended his decision in a new interview.

Politics

6 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.

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14 hours ago Klobuchar hit with 'Community Note' on X after backlash from Jan 6 claim about 'killed' officer: 'Just sick'

Minnesota Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar is facing criticism over her claim that police officers were killed during the January 6 riot, earning her a "Community Note" from X.

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 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

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

16 hours ago Blake Lively's Lawyers Claim Justin Baldoni Has Continued His 'Attacks' On Her Amid Lawsuit

Blake Lively is not backing down — even as Justin Baldoni allegedly continues to “attack” her. As Perezcious readers know, Blake filed a complaint in late December accusing her It Ends With Us co-star/director of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. She later filed a federal complaint against Justin, his Wayfarer Studios, [...] Read More... The post Blake Lively's Lawyers Claim Justin Baldoni Has Continued His 'Attacks' On Her Amid Lawsuit appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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

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

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.

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16 hours ago HGTV star Christina Hall fires back at estranged husband over 'manufactured drama' claims

HGTV star Christina Hall slammed estranged husband Josh Hall for being "rude" on social media after their heated exchange.

Events

20 hours ago New Day Troll Los Angeles On WWE Raw Netflix Debut, Claim 'Drake Won The Beef'

New Day Troll Los Angeles On WWE Raw Netflix Debut, Claim 'Drake Won The Beef'  Wrestling Inc.

Technology

3 hours ago California secures federal assistance to support response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County

California secures federal assistance to support response to Hurst Fire in Los Angeles County  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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.

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16 hours ago Allison Holker Exposes Late Husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. Shares Some Very Personal Secrets Of His And Gets A LOT Of Blowback! But

Do U agree with Perez? Allison Holker… [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Exposes Late Husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss. Shares Some Very Personal Secrets Of His And Gets A LOT Of Blowback! But appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

4 hours ago In conversation with Jon Finer, US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor

In conversation with Jon Finer, US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor  Chatham House

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.

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20 hours ago Judge Cannon Blocks Release of Jack Smith’s Report on Trump Documents Investigation

Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump appointee who dismissed the documents case in its entirety this summer, on Tuesday temporarily barred the special counsel, Jack Smith, from releasing the results of his investigation to the public.

Events

4 hours ago Royals ‘couldn't give a damn' about Meghan Markle's Netflix show, duchess is 'closed chapter’: experts

Meghan Markle is launching a lifestyle series on Netflix, "With Love, Meghan," where she serves as host and executive producer. Several experts claimed the British royal family won't be watching.

Politics

20 hours ago Mexican Security Guard Dead After Shooting at Honduran Consulate in Georgia

A shooting outside the office of the Honduran Consulate near Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday left a security guard dead and one person injured. The post Mexican Security Guard Dead After Shooting at Honduran Consulate in Georgia appeared first on Breitbart.

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

22 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.

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6 hours ago South Korean Court Clears Government, Adoption Agency of Liability in Adoptee's Deportation From US

South Korean Court Clears Government, Adoption Agency of Liability in Adoptee's Deportation From US  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

23 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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7 hours ago California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County

California secures federal assistance to support response to Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Politics

23 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.

Events

9 hours ago Residents learn more about potential data center project in Port Washington

Residents learn more about potential data center project in Port Washington  TMJ4 News

Politics

23 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

10 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

34 hours ago Washington police investigating gunshot victim’s death after responding to crash

Washington police investigating gunshot victim’s death after responding to crash  WNCT

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10 hours ago Alaska Airlines to Launch New Flights from Anchorage to Detroit and Sacramento

Alaska Airlines to Launch New Flights from Anchorage to Detroit and Sacramento  AviationSource News

Politics

36 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

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.

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37 hours ago Two more top administrators placed on leave at Pittsfield High pending DCF investigations, reports say

Two more staff administrators were placed on leave, days after Dean of Students Lavante Wiggins was accused of running a cocaine drug ring. The post Two more top administrators placed on leave at Pittsfield High pending DCF investigations, reports say appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

11 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 Azeez Ojulari Will Sign With the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Free Agency

Azeez Ojulari Will Sign With the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Free Agency  The Wright Way Network

Politics

12 hours ago Allison Holker Accused Of 'Disgracing' tWitch After Revealing Deeply Personal Secrets

Allison Holker is receiving some major backlash after opening up about what the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss was going through behind closed doors. On Tuesday, the mom of three revealed she found an array of skeletons in her late husband’s closet after he passed away First, there was a “cornucopia” of drugs hidden away in [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Accused Of 'Disgracing' tWitch After Revealing Deeply Personal Secrets -- See Her Response! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

13 hours ago California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County

California secures federal assistance to support response to Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Politics

13 hours ago New data shows California's homelessness problem is only getting worse

New data shows California's homelessness problem is only getting worse  SFGATE

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