88 minutes ago Why Bad Bunny's 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS' is an act of political resistance

On Sunday, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and people are saying it's his most "Puerto Rican" record yet. The global pop star has clearly come home to his roots in a meaningful way and given the political situation on the island, releasing an album so proudly Puerto Rican is a major act of resistance. Anamaria Sayre, Felix Contreras and Isabella Gomez Sarmiento break down what exactly makes the record so Puerto Rican and why its Bad Bunny's most reflective, ambitious and ingenious era yet.Songs featured in this episode:•Bad Bunny, "EL CLúB"•Bad Bunny, "NUEVAYoL"•Bad Bunny, "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"•Bad Bunny, "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii"•Bad Bunny, "TURiSTA"•Bad Bunny, "CAFé CON RON"•Los Pleneros de la Cresta, "Resistencia"•Bad Bunny, "PIToRRO DE COCO"•Ecos de Borinquen, "El Alma de Puerto Rico (The Soul of Puerto Rico)"•Bad Bunny, "WELTiTA"Audio for this episode of Alt.Latino was edited and mixed by Simon Rentner. Editorial support from Hazel Cills and Jacob...

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7 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.

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15 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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24 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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3 hours ago FEMA to pay for more firefighters as California blazes burn beyond capacity

The funding will provide federal reimbursements for up to 75% of “eligible firefighting costs" incurred as California seeks to shore up its firefighting force and put out the wildfire.

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2 hours ago Study: Congressional Democrats' Stock Portfolios Spiked 31 Percent in 2024, Far Outpacing S&P 500

Congressional Democrats appeared to greatly enhance their wealth in 2024, despite only earning a yearly salary of $174,000.  The post Study: Congressional Democrats’ Stock Portfolios Spiked 31 Percent in 2024, Far Outpacing S&P 500 appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 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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32 hours ago Transgender bill barring men from women's sports to get floor vote in newly GOP

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is leading the reintroduction of his bill on transgender athletes now that Republicans are in control of the Senate.

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3 hours ago L.A. County Fire Chief: Estimated 1,000 Structures Destroyed in Palisades Fire

An estimated 1,000 structures have been destroyed in the Santa Ana wind-fueled wildfire ravaging the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, officials said. The post L.A. County Fire Chief: Estimated 1,000 Structures Destroyed in Palisades Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago MAGAfest Destiny? Trump flexes his muscles with repeated talk of American expansionism

President-elect Donald Trump's turning up the volume on his calls to acquire Greenland, regain control of the Panama Canal and make Canada the nation's 51st state are forcing world leaders to react and respond, and likely will foreshadow the blunt effect his second administration will have on the globe.

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24 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.

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4 hours ago Full Extent of UK Child Rape Grooming Gangs Still Unknown, Warns Badenoch as Starmer Seeks to Block Inquiry

The first exchange in Parliament on child sex gangs since the matter gained fresh prominence in the public mind saw the Tory leader say that the country still doesn't know truly how bad things are because the research simply hasn't been done. The post Full Extent of UK Child Rape Grooming Gangs Still Unknown, Warns Badenoch as Starmer Seeks to Block Inquiry appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago SF politician wants city to arrest 100 people a day for public drug use

SF politician wants city to arrest 100 people a day for public drug use  SFGATE

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5 hours ago California Rules Caused Insurance Companies to Cancel Policies Before Wildfires

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and the Democrat-run government of California caused insurance companies to cancel many of their fire insurance policies -- with many residents of Pacific Palisades losing their policies just before the wildfires. The post California Rules Caused Insurance Companies to Cancel Policies Before Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 683: Sen. Rand Paul on Confirming Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses how he and his Senate colleagues plan to properly vet and confirm President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks in a timely fashion over the next few weeks. The post Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 683: Sen. Rand Paul on Confirming Trump’s Cabinet Picks appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours 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.

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4 hours ago Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Political and Humanitarian Situations in Syria  United States Mission to the United Nations

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7 hours ago Drug dealers could be charged with murder under new Virginia fentanyl plan

Virginia Republicans, facing a one-seat minority, hope to tackle the fentanyl crisis with stringent punishments including murder charges for some drug dealers, lawmakers say.

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4 hours 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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8 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.

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5 hours ago DeSantis halts rivalry with Newsom, offers aid to besieged blue state governor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered to assist California as it copes with at least four wildfires ripping through neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

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9 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 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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11 hours ago A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long Term Imprisonment in the United States

A Matter of Life: The Scope and Impact of Life and Long Term Imprisonment in the United States  The Sentencing Project

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5 hours 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.

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13 hours ago From 'blackface' bombshell to applauding a Nazi: Trudeau's 5 biggest blunders as PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as the nation's head of government. Fox Digital compiled his five biggest blunders over his years in the office.

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6 hours 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.

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21 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.

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6 hours 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.

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22 hours ago Santos claims he can't pay restitution despite earning $400K on Cameo: Prosecutors

Prosecutors opposed George Santos' attempt to delay his sentencing, arguing that the public has "a strong collective interest in the expeditious resolution of this case."

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6 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.

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23 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.

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7 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.

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23 hours ago Klobuchar hit with 'Community Note' on X after backlash from Jan 6 claim about 'killed' officer: 'Just sick'

Minnesota Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar is facing criticism over her claim that police officers were killed during the January 6 riot, earning her a "Community Note" from X.

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7 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.

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23 hours ago Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements

Warren asked the former Fox News host and Army veteran to respond no later than Friday to questions on allegations of past drinking, sexual assault, and mismanagement of veterans organization finances — all of which he denies. The post Warren presses Hegseth to answer questions about his past actions and statements appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 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.

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24 hours ago 'Blood on your hands': A look back at Mark Zuckerberg's tense moments in congressional hearings

Mark Zuckerberg's new freedom of speech policies mark a shift in Facebook's moderation, following years of scrutiny over alleged censorship and political bias.

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9 hours ago Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump

Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump  The Washington Post

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24 hours ago The president who couldn't quit: Jimmy Carter's foreign policy legacy goes beyond the White House

Jimmy Carter has a foreign policy legacy that wasn't just defined by his four years in the White House.

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9 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.

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25 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.

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9 hours ago Kansas secretary of state launches 2026 GOP gubernatorial bid for seat held by 2

Secretary of State Scott Schwab is running for governor of Kansas in 2026, launching his campaign exclusively with Fox News Digital.

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26 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.

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9 hours ago Majority of Americans believe Biden will be remembered as below average or poor president: poll

A majority of Americans say President Biden will be remembered as a below-average president, rating second-to-last in a ranking of 10 recent presidents.

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27 hours ago House Republican's bill would rip federal funds from states that give illegal immigrants driver's licenses

Rep. Claudia Tenney put pressure on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the Green Light Law with a bill threatening to pull federal highway funds.

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