13 minutes ago Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council

State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for paying their fees. The post Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 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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63 minutes ago Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children, Official Says

Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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10 hours ago Alaska Airlines Expands Route Network with New Domestic and International Flights

Alaska Airlines Expands Route Network with New Domestic and International Flights  The Africa Logistics

Technology

21 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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67 minutes ago Justice Department wants to release only part of its report on Trump cases

Prosecutors dropped the two criminal cases against Trump after he won the 2024 election, and the final report by Smith may be the last chance for prosecutors to explain their decisions.

Politics

11 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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67 minutes ago Southern California Wildfires Live Updates: Officials Warn the Worst Is Still to Come

Southern California Wildfires Live Updates: Officials Warn the Worst Is Still to Come  The New York Times

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20 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

72 minutes ago Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.

Politics

19 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

1 hour ago Los Angeles wildfire live: Officials ask residents to take evacuation orders ‘seriously’

Los Angeles wildfire live: Officials ask residents to take evacuation orders ‘seriously’  Hindustan Times

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23 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

94 minutes ago Omi, a competitor to Friend, wants to boost your productivity using AI and a ‘brain interface’

San Francisco startup Based Hardware announced the launch of a new AI wearable, Omi, to boost productivity during the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas this week. The device can be worn as a necklace where Omi’s AI assistant can be activated by saying “Hey Omi.” The startup also claims Omi can be attached to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 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

1 hour ago Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control

Officials Warn of ‘Devastating Loss’ as Southern California Wildfires Burn Out of Control  The New York Times

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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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1 hour ago Biden says Trump praised him when the two met in the White House after Trump's victory

President Biden said that President-elect Trump was "complimentary" to him about some of his economic policies when the two met in the Oval Office.

Politics

23 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.

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3 hours ago Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812

Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812  Sky News

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1 hour ago San Francisco Giants Forced To Select Athletics Slugger in 2020 MLB Redraft

San Francisco Giants Forced To Select Athletics Slugger in 2020 MLB Redraft  Sports Illustrated

Politics

3 hours ago Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist 'Attack on Sovereign Borders', France Warns Trump

France's top diplomat fires warning shot, warning Europe considers Greenland part of its "sovereign borders" and should be left alone.  The post Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist ‘Attack on Sovereign Borders’, France Warns Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 hour ago Justice Dept. Signals Report on Trump Documents Case May Never Be Released

In a court filing, the department indicated that the report by the special counsel, Jack Smith, may not be made public before Donald J. Trump takes office, raising the prospect that the new administration will bury it.

Politics

4 hours ago Trump files emergency petition to Supreme Court to prevent sentencing in NY v. Trump

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday morning filed an emergency petition to the United States Supreme Court in an effort to block his sentencing in New York v. Trump.

Events

2 hours ago AG Merrick Garland intends to release Special Counsel Jack Smith report on Trump election case

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland intends to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election interference case, but not the classified documents case.

Politics

5 hours ago France pushes back on Trump using military pressure to take Greenland, says it's now 'survival of the fittest'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said the European Union will not permit President-elect Trump to attempt to take Greenland by military force.

Events

2 hours ago ‘How about we buy Alaska?’ Canadian official fires back over Trump's '51st state' proposal

‘How about we buy Alaska?’ Canadian official fires back over Trump's '51st state' proposal  Moneycontrol

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6 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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2 hours ago How Jennifer Lopez Feels After 'Fairy Tale' Second Chance With Ben Affleck 'Turned Out To Be A Nightmare'

Now that things are officially over between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the 55-year-old pop superstar is trying to get on with her career, her life, and her future. As we reported on Monday, Bennifer officially settled their divorce. Terms of the settlement were surprisingly seamless and simple, which is a very good thing for both parties. And [...] Read More... The post How Jennifer Lopez Feels After 'Fairy Tale' Second Chance With Ben Affleck 'Turned Out To Be A Nightmare' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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7 hours ago Court reissues warrant for impeached South Korean president, who remains at residence

Seoul Western District Court on Tuesday night reissued a warrant to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

Events

3 hours ago Trump asks the Supreme Court to block his sentencing in hush money case

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 10 in New York. His latest legal move to block sentencing comes after a New York appeals court rejected a similar appeal Tuesday.

Politics

8 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

3 hours ago China Decoupling Beyond the United States: Comparing Germany, Japan, and India

China Decoupling Beyond the United States: Comparing Germany, Japan, and India  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Politics

16 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

3 hours ago JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff in Boston

Massachusetts authorities say a person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers

Politics

18 hours ago Officials use bulldozer to shove abandoned vehicles out of the roadway near Palisades Fire

Officials use bulldozer to shove abandoned vehicles out of the roadway near Palisades Fire  KTLA Los Angeles

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3 hours ago BROOKE GOLDSTEIN: Here's how Trump can take on surging antisemitism in America

Attorney and guest columnist Brooke Goldstein offers a suggestion to President-elect Trump for combating antisemitism: Appoint an "antisemitism czar." This office would, among other things, crack down on universities that allow Jew-hatred to rage out of control.

Politics

19 hours ago Man who exploded Cybertruck in Las Vegas used ChatGPT in planning, police say

The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday.

Events

3 hours ago 'Unprecedented criminal effort': What Trump's lawyers say is in Jack Smith's report

Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.

Politics

19 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

3 hours 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

21 hours ago Trump threatens to tap allies for military shipbuilding if US can't produce

President-elect Donald Trump, fed up with America’s lagging ship-building capabilities, offered an out-of-character solution to the problem: Outsource production if the U.S. can’t keep up.

Events

4 hours ago Pizzaman who rescued 4 kids from house fire reacts to Donald Trump Jr's Medal of Freedom suggestion

Donald Trump Jr. and Elon Musk said an Indiana pizzaman who saved four kids from a house fire deserves the Medal of Freedom, not President Biden's picks.

Politics

21 hours ago L.A. officials announce preparedness measures ahead of ‘most significant windstorm in more than a decade’

L.A. officials announce preparedness measures ahead of ‘most significant windstorm in more than a decade’  KTLA Los Angeles

Events

4 hours ago Speaker Mike Johnson 2.0 Can Succeed, But He Must Stick to the Trump Blueprint

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) blueprint to build his odds-defying reelection bid could ensure he remains Speaker for years to come – if he can stick to it. The post Speaker Mike Johnson 2.0 Can Succeed, But He Must Stick to the Trump Blueprint appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

22 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

4 hours ago Federal judge kicks battle over NC Supreme Court election back to state court

North Carolina's Supreme Court blocked the election results for one of its own seats as Republican Jefferson Griffin challenges Democrat Allison Riggs's lead.

Politics

24 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

5 hours ago Marjorie Taylor Greene swiftly serves up bill to rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces legislation to rename Gulf of Mexico "Gulf of America" following Trump announcement about changing the name.

Politics

25 hours ago She's his boss at work, he's her boss in bed in the unsatisfying 'Babygirl'

Nicole Kidman plays a high-flying, married businesswoman who begins an affair with an intern half her age. It's a lead performance more daring than the film itself.

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