4 hours ago Biden looks to limit AI product exports, tech leaders say they'll lose global market share

Tech leaders are urging Biden not to finalize a new rule that will add export controls on AI, citing concerns it is overbroad and could diminish the U.S. dominance in that sector.

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10 hours ago At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools.

Figures compiled by the nonprofit College Board indicate the average student attending an in-state public university this year faces a tuition bill of $11,610, which is down 4% from a decade earlier when taking inflation into account. The post At last, some welcome news on college costs. Tuition has fallen significantly at many schools. appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago How generative AI is transforming financial services—and what it means for customers

Generative AI, including platforms like ChatGPT, is transforming industries by making processes simpler, more efficient and easier to interact with. However, in the heavily regulated financial services sector the benefits also come with some serious risks. So it's vital that this emerging technology is employed responsibly in order to maintain stability and trust.

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5 hours ago Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaves team to help family deal with raging wildfires: report

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will reportedly leave the team to tend to his family dealing with the wildfires raging across the city.

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8 hours ago Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation

Berthaud, from Mission Hill, is part of the Boston Public Art Triennial Accelerator program. The post Boston video game designer Michael Berthaud finds his ‘Sweet Spot’ in interactive public art installation appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 hours 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.

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4 hours ago News | Flurry of Chicago deals underscores office challenges across the United States

News | Flurry of Chicago deals underscores office challenges across the United States  CoStar Group

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10 hours ago Amazon's winter sale: update your home's look with these furniture deals

Amazon’s winter sale has impressive discounts on a variety of furniture, including mattresses, dressers, bed frames, sofas and chairs.

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7 hours ago GoFundMe started for former Mass. resident who lost hand in shark attack

After being denied insurance coverage for a myoelectric prosthetic hand, Elisabeth Foley is asking the public for help. The post GoFundMe started for former Mass. resident who lost hand in shark attack appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 hours ago Trump’s push to control Greenland echoes US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867

Trump’s push to control Greenland echoes US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867  The Conversation Indonesia

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8 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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6 hours ago Trump eyes an end to new windmill production under second term, says they are 'driving the whales crazy'

President-elect Trump suggested his administration will push policy to where no windmills are being built, suggesting it is the most expensive form of energy production.

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12 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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7 hours ago Jimmy Carter and a call to action: Reflections on a lifetime of public service

Jimmy Carter and a call to action: Reflections on a lifetime of public service  Pacific Command

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14 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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8 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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16 hours ago Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

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11 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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17 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%.

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11 hours 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.

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17 hours ago Bezos' Blue Origin is nearing liftoff on the 1st flight of its newest, biggest rocket

New Glenn, developed by the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral, Fla., and could launch on its maiden flight as early as Friday.

Events

12 hours ago United States and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign Agreement to Enhance Power Sector Resilience and Climate Adaptation

United States and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign Agreement to Enhance Power Sector Resilience and Climate Adaptation  Department of State

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22 hours ago 30K LA residents, celebs flee from Pacific Palisades fire as responders deploy bulldozer to push aside abandoned cars

30K LA residents, celebs flee from Pacific Palisades fire as responders deploy bulldozer to push aside abandoned cars  New York Post

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12 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.

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23 hours ago Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired

Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India is fired  Yahoo! Voices

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12 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.

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12 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

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13 hours ago Savouring sights and sounds of India, this Alaskan trio embarks on a 3,000

Savouring sights and sounds of India, this Alaskan trio embarks on a 3,000-km drive in an autorickshaw  The Indian Express

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14 hours ago United States AI in Agriculture Research Report 2024: Competition and Opportunities to 2029 Featuring IBM, Granular,. Microsoft, Deere & Co, Awhere, Agribotix, Descartes Labs, & Valmont Industries,

United States AI in Agriculture Research Report 2024: Competition and Opportunities to 2029 Featuring IBM, Granular,. Microsoft, Deere & Co, Awhere, Agribotix, Descartes Labs, & Valmont Industries,  GlobeNewswire

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15 hours ago United States Medical Tourism Market Competition, Forecasts and Opportunities, 2024

United States Medical Tourism Market Competition, Forecasts and Opportunities, 2024-2029: Mexico and India Emerge as Leading Destinations, Wellness and Cosmetic Procedures Propel Growth  Yahoo Finance

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15 hours ago Skiers Can Exchange Boarding Passes for Free Lift Tickets With This Airline Deal

Skiers Can Exchange Boarding Passes for Free Lift Tickets With This Airline Deal  Powder Magazine

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22 hours ago The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing significant coaching changes following a disappointing season

The San Francisco 49ers are undergoing significant coaching changes following a disappointing season  The Times of India

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24 hours ago Why Alaska is trying to stop the feds from issuing drilling leases in the Arctic Refuge

Why Alaska is trying to stop the feds from issuing drilling leases in the Arctic Refuge  Alaska Public Media News

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25 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, ending its deal with Lyft

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 hours ago Delta SkyMiles members can now earn miles riding with Uber, as deal with Lyft nears end

Uber announced during CES 2025 a multi-year exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines that allows SkyMiles members to earn miles when they ride with Uber or order delivery through Uber Eats in the United States. The deal means an end of Delta’s partnership with Lyft. The Uber partnership will launch in the spring, giving Uber […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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