87 minutes ago Girl Scouts are retiring two cookie flavors (don't worry, your Thin Mints are safe)

2025 will be the last time you can buy Girl Scout S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies. They join the ranks of many other discontinued flavors — RIP Mango Cremes with Nutrifusion and cheesy Golden Yangles.

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11 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.

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40 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

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1 hour ago Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled last year.

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2 hours ago This Week in AI: More capable AI is coming, but will its benefits be evenly distributed?

Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. The AI news cycle didn’t slow down much this holiday season. Between OpenAI’s 12 days of “shipmas” and DeepSeek’s major model release on Christmas Day, blink and you’d miss some new development. And it’s not slowing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 hours ago Seattle’s Getty Images will buy Shutterstock, creating company worth $3.7B

Seattle’s Getty Images will buy Shutterstock, creating company worth $3.7B  GeekWire

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2 hours ago Here's where things stand for several major landmarks in the Los Angeles fires

The fires raging across Los Angeles are putting some cultural institutions in danger.

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2 hours ago Dems accused of 'stonewalling' Tulsi Gabbard confirmation after GOP demands quick hearing

Tulsi Gabbard and the Trump transition team have accused Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner of "stonewalling" her confirmation process.

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25 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 At Least 2 Dead As Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know

At Least 2 Dead As Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know  Forbes

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3 hours ago Famed first child Amy Carter back in Washington for late father's service

Famed first child Amy Carter back in Washington for late father's service  USA TODAY

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27 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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3 hours ago Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know

Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Still Uncontained—Here’s What To Know  Forbes

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4 hours ago Seahawks Reacts Survey: What’s your confidence level in the team heading into next season?

Seahawks Reacts Survey: What’s your confidence level in the team heading into next season?  Field Gulls

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28 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.

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6 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.

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4 hours ago How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets

How to buy Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders Wild Card round tickets  USA TODAY

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6 hours ago The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Raging wildfires engulf Los Angeles while major winter storm brews

The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Raging wildfires engulf Los Angeles while major winter storm brews  Fox Weather

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4 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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7 hours ago Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Continue To Spread Uncontained Wednesday Morning—Here’s What To Know (Photos)

Major Wildfires Around Los Angeles Continue To Spread Uncontained Wednesday Morning—Here’s What To Know (Photos)  Forbes

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5 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.

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7 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.

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5 hours ago Major California health insurer names new CEO, first female chief in its history

Major California health insurer names new CEO, first female chief in its history  San Francisco Chronicle

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21 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

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6 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.

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24 hours ago Weaponized disinformation can pose serious threat to urban transit systems

As every straphanger knows, public transit systems are fantastic—except when they aren't. A single station closure can ruin a commuter's morning, and even minor delays or disruptions can snowball into major problems as thousands of passengers rush to find alternate routes, straining other parts of the transit network.

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7 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.

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28 hours ago How to buy Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans Wild Card round tickets

How to buy Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans Wild Card round tickets  USA TODAY

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7 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.

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30 hours ago Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm

Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services begin in Washington, D.C., today, and NPR will have special coverage of the events. And, photos from the winter storm plowing through parts of the U.S.

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8 hours ago Mike Macdonald makes clear he wants Geno Smith as Seahawks' QB: 'I feel like Geno's the best for the team'

Mike Macdonald makes clear he wants Geno Smith as Seahawks' QB: 'I feel like Geno's the best for the team'  NFL.com

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31 hours ago Father of hospital NICU attack victim says babies had one thing in common

A Virginia dad whose newborn stayed at the Henrico Doctors' Hospital's NICU in 2023 says more than a half dozen victims of mysterious fractures have one thing in common.

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8 hours ago Nigel Farage to Attend Trump Inauguration, Will Attempt to Mend Ties With Musk During Washington Trip

Brexit leader Nigel Farage has confirmed that he will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump this month and will seek to mend ties with fellow Trump ally Elon Musk. The post Nigel Farage to Attend Trump Inauguration, Will Attempt to Mend Ties With Musk During Washington Trip appeared first on Breitbart.

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37 hours ago U.K. leader Starmer slams 'lies and misinformation' after attacks from Elon Musk

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned "lies and misinformation" that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk.

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10 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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41 hours ago Heavy snow buries D.C. region in first major winter storm of the season

Heavy snow buries D.C. region in first major winter storm of the season  The Washington Post

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16 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.

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18 hours ago Allison Holker Accused Of 'Disgracing' tWitch After Revealing Deeply Personal Secrets

Allison Holker is receiving some major backlash after opening up about what the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss was going through behind closed doors. On Tuesday, the mom of three revealed she found an array of skeletons in her late husband’s closet after he passed away First, there was a “cornucopia” of drugs hidden away in [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Accused Of 'Disgracing' tWitch After Revealing Deeply Personal Secrets -- See Her Response! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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19 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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20 hours ago Lurie Makes Final Picks for Major New SF City Hall Roles Ahead of Inauguration

Lurie Makes Final Picks for Major New SF City Hall Roles Ahead of Inauguration  KQED

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