1 hour ago US applications for jobless claims fall to 201,000, lowest level in nearly a year

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in nearly a year last week, pointing to a still healthy labor market with historically low layoffs

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23 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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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

3 hours 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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5 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.

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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

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6 hours ago Live updates: Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire prompt evacuations near the coast and San Gabriel Valley

Live updates: Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire prompt evacuations near the coast and San Gabriel Valley  NBC Los Angeles

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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

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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

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16 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.

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14 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.

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17 hours ago RFK Jr. to meet with slew of Dems including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

RFK Jr. begins meeting with Senate Democrats this week as his coalition for getting confirmed to HHS secretary remains uncertain.

Events

15 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.

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17 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.

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15 hours ago Oswego native missing in Alaska; family hasn't heard from her since August

Oswego native missing in Alaska; family hasn't heard from her since August  oswegocountynewsnow.com

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20 hours ago Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over 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.

Events

17 hours ago President Jimmy Carter's body has arrived at the United States Capitol

President Jimmy Carter's body has arrived at the United States Capitol  NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

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21 hours ago Mexicans Slam Award Season Darling 'Emilia Perez,' a Trans Drug Lord Musical: 'Racist Eurocentrist Mockery'

The victories of "Emilia Pérez," a French musical about a Mexican transgender drug lord, at the Golden Globe Awards this weekend have prompted a wave of outrage and disgust in Mexico and throughout Latin America from critics who say the film trivializes the mass death caused by the drug war in that country. The post Mexicans Slam Award Season Darling ‘Emilia Perez,’ a Trans Drug Lord Musical: ‘Racist Eurocentrist Mockery’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 hours ago Former US President Jimmy Carter's body arrives in Washington for honors

Former US President Jimmy Carter's body arrives in Washington for honors  Reuters.com

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21 hours ago Here’s the status of Jan. 6 prosecutions against Washington and Oregon protesters

Here’s the status of Jan. 6 prosecutions against Washington and Oregon protesters  Centralia Chronicle

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19 hours ago Physician governor urges Capitol Hill to block RFK Jr.'s confirmation: 'Our children's lives depend on it'

Questions over the likelihood of Kennedy's confirmation took a turn this week after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, the incoming chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, called out the potential future HHS Secretary for being "wrong" on the issue of vaccines.

Politics

20 hours ago Holland America Line is making improvements to its Denali Lodge in Alaska

Holland America Line is making improvements to its Denali Lodge in Alaska  Travel Weekly

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23 hours ago 2 bodies found in JetBlue plane's landing gear compartment at a Florida airport

The bodies were located in the wheel well area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It's the second time over the past month that a body has been found in the wheel well of an airplane.

Events

21 hours ago Why we must expose the criminal fraud of those behind Biden's disastrous presidency

The president of the USA is supposed to preside. Biden didn’t because he couldn’t. From the beginning, we are now told, old age had grievously enfeebled his body and dimmed his mind.

Politics

23 hours ago Man charged with murder in San Francisco New Year's deadly shooting in Mission District

Man charged with murder in San Francisco New Year's deadly shooting in Mission District  CBS News

Events

21 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

24 hours ago 2 bodies are found in the landing gear of JetBlue plane at Florida airport

It's the second time over the past month that a body has been found in the wheel well of an airplane. The post 2 bodies are found in the landing gear of JetBlue plane at Florida airport appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

22 hours ago Trump says he'll change name to 'Gulf of America,' blasts Carter over Panama Canal

Donald Trump delivers remarks on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what is his second news conference since becoming president-elect.

Politics

25 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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23 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.

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27 hours ago Cold weather alerts from New Mexico to Florida, with another winter storm expected

Wind chills are near 20 degrees all the way south to the Gulf Coast.

Events

24 hours ago Axelrod expresses hope for Trump's success, urges him to work with Democrats: ‘Good for the country’

Democratic strategist David Axelrod indicated to CNN this week that he's open to President-elect Trump succeeding with his second-term agenda, saying it'd be "good for the country."

Politics

39 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

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24 hours ago What to know as Jimmy Carter's body moves to Washington to lie in state

What to know as Jimmy Carter's body moves to Washington to lie in state  CBS News

Politics

25 hours ago Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff’s office says the capture was ‘bananas.’

The spider monkey was spotted Friday afternoon at the intersection of two highways near the town of Otto, just to the south of the St. Louis area. The post Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff’s office says the capture was ‘bananas.’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 hours ago Razer’s concept gaming chair will heat your butt up before cooling it down

Razer is always a source for good, weird fun during CES week. The gaming peripheral giant kicked off CES 2025 with a handful of Monday morning announcements, including a new take on its mesh chair. Built around the company’s well-received Razer Fujin Pro, Project Arielle adds heating and cooling to the mix. As the chair’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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27 hours ago Jimmy Carter's body set to be transferred today to Washington, D.C., for state funeral

Jimmy Carter's body set to be transferred today to Washington, D.C., for state funeral  CBS News

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27 hours ago Washington transfer cornerback is down to four schools, with Ole Miss included

Washington transfer cornerback is down to four schools, with Ole Miss included  Ole Hotty Toddy

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