61 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

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.

Society

9 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.

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.

Sport

79 minutes ago Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom used an emergency press conference Tuesday to thank Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her leadership "in absentia" during the wildfire crisis now enveloping the state after she phoned it in from Ghana, Africa. The post Watch: Gavin Newsom Thanks L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, Away in Africa, for Help by Phone During Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Jimmy Carter in 2007 addressed criticism of his book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid'

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Culture

8 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.

Technology

1 hour ago Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination

Plus: Brewery hotels, Newport Winter Festival, and 25% off flights from Boston to Europe. The post Starting May, Bostonians can fly directly to their 2025 dream travel destination appeared first on Boston.com.

Transport

68 minutes ago 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times

The 20th annual list pays tribute to the "shot heard round the world." The post 2 Mass. towns are among the ′52 places to go in 2025,′ according to The New York Times appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

2 hours ago Evaluating how brains generalize: Data from macaque monkeys reveals flaws in deep neural networks

Among the marvels of the human brain is its ability to generalize. We see an object, like a chair, and we know it's a chair, even when it's a slightly different shape, or it's found in an unexpected place or in a dimly lit environment.

Society

10 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

22 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

87 minutes ago Dominican man arrested at Revere shelter now facing federal drug, gun charges

Authorities have said Leonardo Andujar Sanchez entered the U.S. unlawfully and never applied for the state shelter system. The post Dominican man arrested at Revere shelter now facing federal drug, gun charges appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

19 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

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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70 minutes ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will be relocating its content moderation and trust and safety teams from California to Texas as part of a broader effort to promote free expression and address the extreme leftist bias introduced into its content moderation process at the hands of its woke Silicon Valley workforce. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 hours ago Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers

The Bain Capital-owned edtech giant says hackers accessed its customer support portal using a "compromised credential." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

10 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

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

Events

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

23 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.

Transport

83 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.

Politics

7 hours ago A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Society

19 hours ago Cash is disintegrating due to overuse in Gaza. New businesses are repairing it

Cash, the most precious commodity in Gaza, is disintegrating from overuse, and new banknotes have not been sent to Gaza during the war. That has led to e-banking and cash repair services.

Economics

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

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

88 minutes ago Sister of OpenAI Kingpin Sam Altman Accuses Him of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit

Ann Altman, the sister of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging he regularly sexually abused her for several years starting in their childhood. The post Sister of OpenAI Kingpin Sam Altman Accuses Him of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 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

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

3 hours ago EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws

The EU court said the bloc's executive authority violated a citizen's rights by transferring some of his personal data to the U.S. without proper safeguards. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

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.

Technology

88 minutes 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

19 hours ago ‘School of Rock’ Cast Reunites for Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli’s Wedding

Angelo Massagli and Caitlin Hale bonded as classmates in the 2003 Jack Black film. They brought the cast back together for their wedding.

Society

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

4 hours ago Live Updates: 4 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles

A raging wildfire that broke out in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday is spreading across the region due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing thousands of people. The post Live Updates: 4 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

1 hour ago Joe Biden Confirms He Is Weighing Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Preemptive Pardons

Joe Biden might give Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci preemptive pardons, according to an interview the president gave to USA Today. The post Joe Biden Confirms He Is Weighing Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci Preemptive Pardons appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

24 hours ago CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels 'Gloomy' Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the CEO of fintech company Klarna, has shared his apprehensions about the swift advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which he believes could soon be capable of performing his entire job. Siemiatkowski writes that he feels "gloomy" over the fact AI has made him replaceable. The post CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels ‘Gloomy’ Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

23 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

4 hours ago Live Updates: 5 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles

A raging wildfire that broke out in the mountains above the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday is spreading across the region due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing thousands of people. The post Live Updates: 5 Simultaneous Wildfires Threaten Lives, Homes in Los Angeles 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

26 hours ago Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles

John Deere has announced plans to introduce a range of self-driving farm and work vehicles, including tractors, dump trucks, and even a robotic lawnmower. The company plans a fully-autonomous corn and soybean farming system by 2030. The post Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles appeared first on Breitbart.

Society

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.

Economics

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

1 hour ago Microsoft rolls back its Bing Image Creator model after users complain of degraded quality

Ahead of the holidays, Microsoft said it was upgrading the AI model behind Bing Image Creator, the AI-powered image editing tool built into the company’s Bing search engine. Microsoft promised that the new model — the latest version of OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model, code-named “PR16” — would allow users to create images “twice as fast […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

23 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.

Economics

4 hours ago The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact

At least three wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land in Southern California. Here's what we know. And, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

Events

1 hour ago Liberal Washington Post columnist predicts Biden 'won't have much of a lasting legacy'

Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell said President Biden most likely "will not have much of a lasting legacy," especially on his economic policies.

Politics

24 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

4 hours ago After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage

Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical.

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

25 hours ago Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company

The combined company will operate as Getty Images, and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ‘GETY’ ticker symbol. The post Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

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

Politics

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

5 hours ago Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says

The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home.

Events

2 hours ago Facebook Marketplace to display eBay listings to appease EU regulators

Meta is set to start displaying eBay listings in its own Facebook Marketplace classifieds platform, in an effort to appease European regulators. Back in November, Meta was hit with a €798 million fine by the European Commission (EC) in Europe for breaching antitrust rules. The EC contended that Meta created “unfair trading conditions” by connecting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

5 hours ago Survival of the luckiest? New study hints at the potential role of luck in evolution

A new study on mice shows that luck in early life can determine success as an adult, especially when competition is high.

Events

2 hours ago Dan Crenshaw Did It Again: Study Finds He Ranks Among Top Stock Traders in Congress

Establishment Republican Dan Crenshaw (TX) again ranked among the best at trading stocks in Congress, a study by Unusual Whales found Tuesday.  The post Dan Crenshaw Did It Again: Study Finds He Ranks Among Top Stock Traders in Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

5 hours ago Prospects who impressed, teams that shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors

Prospects who impressed, teams that shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors  ESPN

Events

2 hours ago Canadian Dairy Queen Celebrates Trudeau Exit with $2 'Resignation Burger'

A Dairy Queen restaurant in British Columbia began offering "Trudeau Resignation Burgers' on Monday – at the discounted price of $2 each – to celebrate leftist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's announcement that he would soon vacate the position. The post Canadian Dairy Queen Celebrates Trudeau Exit with $2 ‘Resignation Burger’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago Amazon Studios, Paramount Cancel Movie Premieres; Screen Actors Guild Cancel Award Nominations amid Los Angeles Fires

Hollywood studios cancelled film premieres and actor award nominations on Tuesday night as wild winds drove fires across Los Angeles and tens of thousands of resident were forced to flee for their lives. The post Amazon Studios, Paramount Cancel Movie Premieres; Screen Actors Guild Cancel Award Nominations amid Los Angeles Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Healthcare analytics platform H1 has acquired Ribbon, backed by a16Z and General Catalyst

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

6 hours ago Prospects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors

Prospects who impressed, teams who shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors  ESPN

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

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.

Events

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

6 hours ago Actor Chris Pratt Calls for ‘Jesus to Protect the Lives of Those Battling Flames’ amid Los Angeles Fires

Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt called for prayers Wednesday morning on behalf of the Los Angeles firefighters battling wildfires engulfing the city for a second day running. The post Actor Chris Pratt Calls for ‘Jesus to Protect the Lives of Those Battling Flames’ amid Los Angeles Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early

Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early  12th Man Rising

Politics

7 hours ago As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?

As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?  ABC News

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

7 hours ago Hapless FBI shows in New Orleans terror attack why bureau reform is necessary

As an FBI veteran, it is devastating to admit that New Orleans may represent a low point in an eight-year period that saw the public’s confidence in the bureau sink to less than 40%.

Events