5 hours 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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2 hours ago Former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan

The former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, Theodore Farnsworth, pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy after being accused of misleading investors over the service’s “unlimited plan.” Farnsworth also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud as the chief executive of Vinco Ventures, a publicly traded company. Helios & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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36 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

19 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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67 minutes ago Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes in California burn more than 1,000 structures; 2 dead

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes in California burn more than 1,000 structures; 2 dead - Live Updates  CBS News

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27 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.

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6 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.

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26 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.

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94 minutes ago Beloved NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward dead at 62: ‘Always made me smile’

Beloved NBC Washington reporter Derrick Ward dead at 62: ‘Always made me smile’  New York Post

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7 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?

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4 hours ago 2 sons of Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' are negotiating plea deal with US prosecutors, attorneys say

Two sons of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán are in plea negotiations with the U.S. government over drug-trafficking charges, attorneys said Tuesday.

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7 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

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16 hours ago 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall seeks to understand his shooter: ‘I have to be able to forgive him’

49ers’ Ricky Pearsall seeks to understand his shooter: ‘I have to be able to forgive him’  San Francisco Chronicle

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8 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

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16 hours ago Man hospitalized with critical injuries in midtown Anchorage police shooting

Man hospitalized with critical injuries in midtown Anchorage police shooting  Alaska's News Source

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9 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

16 hours ago Midtown Anchorage police shooting leaves man hospitalized with critical injuries

Midtown Anchorage police shooting leaves man hospitalized with critical injuries  Alaska's News Source

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11 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

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18 hours ago Meredith Vieira's Husband Richard Cohen Dead At 76 After Decades Of Living With MS

Meredith Vieira’s husband has sadly passed away. It’s with heavy hearts we report that Richard Cohen has died at 76 years old. The news was announced on Tuesday’s episode of Today, where Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie emotionally paid tribute to the accomplished journalist and relayed a message from Meredith. Hoda shared: “Richard Cohen died [...] Read More... The post Meredith Vieira's Husband Richard Cohen Dead At 76 After Decades Of Living With MS appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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13 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

21 hours ago New inquest launched into deadly Seattle police shooting of man on New Year’s Eve 20

New inquest launched into deadly Seattle police shooting of man on New Year’s Eve 20  KOMO News

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17 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

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22 hours ago San Francisco Woman Charged with Attempted Murder in Bryant Street Shooting

San Francisco Woman Charged with Attempted Murder in Bryant Street Shooting  Hoodline

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19 hours ago AWS says it’ll invest ‘at least’ $11B to expand data center infrastructure in Georgia

On Tuesday, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing division, said that it plans to invest “at least” $11 billion in Georgia to expand its infrastructure to support various cloud computing and AI technologies. AWS estimates that its investment will create roughly 550 jobs in the state. “AWS is proud to expand our operations in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

22 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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19 hours ago Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

Politics

20 hours ago From logs to security: How process analysis is transforming access control

Researchers at the University of Electro-Communications have developed a framework for improving system security by analyzing business process logs. The research is published in the International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering.

Politics

25 hours ago At least 126 dead in 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tibet, Chinese media reports

Chinese media also reported that as of 10 a.m. local time, multiple aftershocks were recorded, the largest of which was 4.4.

Events

23 hours ago President Jimmy Carter's casket travels from Georgia to Washington, DC to lie in state

President Jimmy Carter's casket travels from Georgia to Washington, DC to lie in state  USA TODAY

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25 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

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25 hours ago Xinhua Commentary: Washington's "national security" farce undermines global trade and its own interests

Xinhua Commentary: Washington's "national security" farce undermines global trade and its own interests  Xinhua

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25 hours ago Navy vet dad found dead near resort while at popular vacation destination with family

Michigan dad Robert Loren Bacon apparently drowned in the Cass River in Frankenmuth after he was last seen with family at the Bavarian Inn Lodge on Dec. 27.

Events

29 hours ago China says U.S. suspicion of security risks in Chinese drones is 'irresponsible'

China says U.S. suspicion of security risks in Chinese drones is 'irresponsible'  Reuters

Politics

26 hours ago Omaha man taken into custody after shootout with Washington County deputies

Omaha man taken into custody after shootout with Washington County deputies  WOWT

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30 hours ago Georgia GOP expels former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from party, citing alleged disloyalty

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee has voted to expel former GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from being associated with the party over his alleged disloyalty.

Politics

26 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies, confirms child was in vehicle  WOWT

Events

32 hours ago Dem Rep.: People Having Confidence Dems Will Protect Democracy 'Allowed' People to Care About Border, Economy

On Monday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) stated that people take for granted that they were “allowed” “to move on to concerns about the economy, to concerns about border security” due to the 2020 election being The post Dem Rep.: People Having Confidence Dems Will Protect Democracy ‘Allowed’ People to Care About Border, Economy appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 hours ago NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies

NSP identifies man involved in shootout with Washington County deputies  WOWT

Events

38 hours ago Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul at a Press Availability  US Embassy & Consulates in China

Politics

28 hours ago 49ers' Ricky Pearsall open to meeting with teen accused of shooting him

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall told reporters on Monday he would be open to meeting with the teen accused of shooting him.

Events

28 hours ago Earthquake 50 miles from Mount Everest leaves at least 95 dead in Tibet

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Tibet, reportedly killing at least 95 on the Chinese side of the border and damaging more than 1,000 homes.

Events

29 hours ago 2 found dead in JetBlue landing gear compartment after flight, airline says

It was unclear how they accessed the aircraft, JetBlue said.

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