1 hour ago Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that go far beyond the buzzing vibrations of today's consumer devices. The team published their findings in Advanced Science.

Politics

14 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

8 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

3 hours ago USC's JuJu Watkins opens up on Caitlin Clark's White privilege comments and embracing controversial new fans

Teen women's basketball phenom JuJu Watkins spoke to Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview about the culture shift in her sport amid Caitlin Clark's rise.

Sport

1 hour ago See the Pacific Palisades Fire map tracking the California wildfire as it grows

See the Pacific Palisades Fire map tracking the California wildfire as it grows  The Washington Post

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5 hours ago HGTV stars Tarek and Heather El Moussa, Christina Hall invoke Princess Diana: 'Three of us in this marriage'

Heather El Moussa admitted her relationship with Tarek's ex-wife Christina Hall took time, but is in a great place ahead of the launch of their new reality show.

Culture

17 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

35 hours ago These common medications could be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into the environment

These common medications could be releasing ‘forever chemicals’ into the environment  The Washington Post

Science

19 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 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

37 hours ago Jaguars star Trevor Lawrence, wife Marissa, announce birth of 1st child: ‘Thank you Jesus for our girl’

The Jacksonville Jaguars just gained another important member of their family as Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, welcome their baby girl, Shae Lynn, to the world.

Society

8 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

13 hours ago Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

2 hours ago Former Disney stars say childhood fame toughened them for hit military show 'Special Forces’

Christy Carlson Romano, Kyla Pratt, Stephen Baldwin, Carey Hart and more stars faced incredible challenges on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Events

17 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

3 hours ago Trump mulls national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, CNN reports

Trump mulls national economic emergency declaration to allow for new tariff program, CNN reports  Reuters

Politics

18 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

13 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

4 hours ago Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

Events

21 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 Landlords have been accused of price fixing. See where it may be happening.

Landlords have been accused of price fixing. See where it may be happening.  The Washington Post

Politics

21 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

14 hours ago WWE superfan Vanessa Hudgens says 'dreams really do come true' after stepping into the ring for first time

"High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens got to step into the WWE Monday Night RAW ring this week and do a chant with the wrestlers after its premiere on Netflix.

Sport

6 hours ago From 'blackface' bombshell to applauding a Nazi: Trudeau's 5 biggest blunders as PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as the nation's head of government. Fox Digital compiled his five biggest blunders over his years in the office.

Events

5 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

22 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

19 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds  CBS Sports

Sport

8 hours ago Winds fuel dangerous Los Angeles wildfires as tens of thousands evacuate

Winds fuel dangerous Los Angeles wildfires as tens of thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

Events

5 hours ago Is this 'transphobic' shirt the next 'MAGA' hat? An activewear manufacturer responds to liberal critics

Former elite gymnast Jennifer Sey spoke about her choice to found an activewear brand defending women's sports from being infiltrated by transgender ideology.

Politics

23 hours ago Powerball player misses $220 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big

Powerball player misses $220 million jackpot in Washington — but still wins big  Tacoma News Tribune

Economics

20 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

8 hours ago Live updates: Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate

Live updates: Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

Events

5 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

26 hours ago Oil Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be Held This Week

Oil Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be Held This Week  High North News

Economics

25 hours ago Transgender bill barring men from women's sports to get floor vote in newly GOP

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is leading the reintroduction of his bill on transgender athletes now that Republicans are in control of the Senate.

Sport

11 hours ago Live updates: Palisades Fire spreads in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate

Live updates: Palisades Fire spreads in Los Angeles as thousands evacuate  The Washington Post

Events

6 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

38 hours ago Bill Maher tells actor he’s ‘crazy woke’ for refusing to 'judge' Islam over its treatment of women

Bill Maher called actor Jon Cryer "crazy woke" after he refused to judge the strict dress code for women in the Islamic religion, while on Maher's podcast.

Economics

25 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

12 hours ago Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program

Washington pharmacists prescribe abortion pills through new pilot program  Alaska Beacon

Events

9 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

26 hours ago Washington Nationals Fan Favorite Reveals Biggest Reason For His Return

Washington Nationals Fan Favorite Reveals Biggest Reason For His Return  Sports Illustrated

Sport

12 hours ago Seattle homeless man arrested again in park, calls for help amid legal struggles

Seattle homeless man arrested again in park, calls for help amid legal struggles  KOMO News

Events

10 hours ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Friendship matters more than political differences — right?

Column | Carolyn Hax: Friendship matters more than political differences — right?  The Washington Post

Politics

30 hours ago Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors

Washington Commanders | National Football League, News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors  Bleacher Report

Sport

13 hours ago D.C. weather live updates: Frigid through Friday. Another winter storm Friday night

D.C. weather live updates: Frigid through Friday. Another winter storm Friday night-Saturday?  The Washington Post

Events

11 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

35 hours ago Football coaches injured team by ordering nearly 400 pushups, lawsuit says

Football coaches injured team by ordering nearly 400 pushups, lawsuit says  The Washington Post

Sport

13 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

11 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

35 hours ago Louisiana RB Dre'lyn Washington transfers to Alabama football. What it means for Tide

Louisiana RB Dre'lyn Washington transfers to Alabama football. What it means for Tide  Tuscaloosa Magazine

Sport

14 hours ago Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, live stream info, start time

Watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: TV channel, live stream info, start time  CBS Sports

Events

11 hours ago Former Oregon State star Isaiah Hodgins signs with San Francisco 49ers

Former Oregon State star Isaiah Hodgins signs with San Francisco 49ers  OregonLive

Politics

16 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

11 hours ago BREAKING: Tacario Davis rejoins Jedd Fisch, John Richardson at Washington

BREAKING: Tacario Davis rejoins Jedd Fisch, John Richardson at Washington  247Sports

Politics

16 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

11 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

Politics

16 hours ago TACOM Fort Leonard Wood FMX team wins two major U.S. Army awards – again

TACOM Fort Leonard Wood FMX team wins two major U.S. Army awards – again  United States Army

Events

12 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

17 hours ago Blake Lively accused of using journalist 'as a pawn' in Justin Baldoni sexual harassment lawsuit

Blake Lively was accused of using a journalist "as a pawn" in her legal back-and-forth with her co-star Justin Baldoni. The "It Ends With Us" star accused Baldoni of sexual harassment.

Events

12 hours ago Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office

Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office  KIRO Seattle

Politics

17 hours ago Justin Baldoni Fires Back At Blake Lively, Promises To Drop ‘All The Receipts’ Proving She Has ‘Pattern Of Bullying’!

Justin Baldoni is not going down without a fight! As we’ve been reporting, following the bombshell sexual harassment allegations from Blake Lively, the It Ends With Us director/star filed a libel lawsuit against The New York Times over an article about her complaint. He shut down several of her accusations, even alleging she was the [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Fires Back At Blake Lively, Promises To Drop ‘All The Receipts’ Proving She Has ‘Pattern Of Bullying’! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

12 hours ago McDonald’s ending some DEI practices, joining growing list of companies

McDonald’s ending some DEI practices, joining growing list of companies  The Washington Post

Politics

17 hours ago Aurora mayor blasts Denver counterpart for city's Tren de Aragua and migrant crisis

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has called on Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to come clean about his potential role in how two nonprofits allegedly housed migrants in Aurora without notifying local officials.

Events

12 hours ago Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington

Jimmy Carter eulogized by Kamala Harris and others as 39th president returns to Washington  The Associated Press

Politics

18 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

13 hours ago Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol

Congress pays respects to Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at U.S. Capitol  The Washington Post

Politics

18 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