2 hours ago Nikki Glaser Learns Kylie Jenner's Reaction To Her Timothée Chalamet Jokes

In a sea of A-list movie stars, the person Nikki Glaser cared most about making laugh at the Golden Globes was… a reality TV star! The stand-up comedian is still coming down from the high of hosting the prestigious awards ceremony and trying to make SO many celebs laugh — which she managed to successfully [...] Read More... The post Nikki Glaser Learns Kylie Jenner's Reaction To Her Timothée Chalamet Jokes -- And It's WAY Too Important To Her! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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13 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

20 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

11 hours ago YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK!

David Dobrik just surprised everyone with a massive body transformation! On Tuesday, the internet personality returned to YouTube after a two-year hiatus and revealed he got totally fit over the past 12 months. David posted a video on the platform explaining that he decided to get in shape just before New Year’s Day after learning [...] Read More... The post YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Sport

2 hours ago Capitol Police arrest man attempting to set his car on fire amid Trump DC visit with GOP senators

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said that they arrested a person who attempted to set his car near the Capitol building during President-elect Trump's visit.

Events

10 hours ago Ukrainian hackers take credit for hacking Russian ISP that wiped out servers and caused internet outages

The Russian ISP blamed the Ukrainian hackers for causing a "complete failure" across its internet infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

6 hours ago How the medical world can support cancer patients through intimacy struggles

The side effects of cancer also affect many peoples' intimate lives, but the medical community doesn't always provide them with support.

Science

2 hours ago This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel

"It’s not that Jerod’s was definitely wrong. But I can’t say I’ve seen that before.” The post This move by Jerod Mayo after a loss reportedly ‘surprised’ Patriots team personnel appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

13 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

21 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

2 hours ago Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Friends From SYTYCD Blast ‘Tacky’ & ‘Opportunistic’ Allison Holker! OUCH!

Allison Holker is taking a LOT of heat. As we’ve been following, Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ widow is facing an overwhelming amount of backlash after sitting down with People and revealing deeply personal secrets about the late dancer, such as his alleged drug use and more. She will also open up about this at length in [...] Read More... The post Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Friends From <i>SYTYCD</i> Blast ‘Tacky’ & ‘Opportunistic’ Allison Holker! OUCH! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

11 hours ago Former Huami employees launch SATELLAI, a satellite pet tracker, at CES 2025

With the smart pet wearable market estimated at $1.72 million in 2024, a new startup in the pet tech space is entering the scene with a dog tracker and collar that can directly link with satellite tracking without needing an LTE signal. At CES 2025, SATELLAI presented its pet tracker and smart collar, which include […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop

A month ago, a video circulated around social media of a Waymo robotaxi stuck in a roundabout loop – an isolated incident with no passengers in the vehicle, according to Waymo. Apparently, it wasn’t a one-time thing. Around the same time, in another Waymo robotaxi headed for the Phoenix airport, Mike Johns, founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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14 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

21 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

2 hours ago The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires

The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.

Events

19 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

3 hours ago The LiberLive C1 stringless instrument isn’t a guitar, and that’s fine

I’m old enough to remember musicians getting angry over Guitar Hero. But they always seemed to be missing the point. Nobody was seriously suggesting that a video game controller would replace an instrument that’s been going strong since the 15th century. Guitar Hero was a fun game, and if it persuaded a new generation to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

27 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.

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3 hours ago Dry hydrants. Grounded aircraft. How L.A. struggled to get enough water to attack fires

Dry hydrants. Grounded aircraft. How L.A. struggled to get enough water to attack fires  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

4 hours ago Charlamagne points to Trump's 'Gulf of America' plan as a show of 'political will' Dems could never pull off

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God gave President-elect Trump credit for entirely changing how people talk about politics, arguing Democrats need to learn from him.

Politics

5 hours ago 'Grey’s Anatomy,' 'Kimmel Live,' 'NCIS' Among Many Hollywood TV Productions to Shut Down as Wildfires Rage

As out-of-control wildfires wreak devastation in Pacific Palisades and other parts of Los Angeles County, Hollywood is shutting down TV productions and postponing awards shows as numerous celebrities and studio executives have seen their personal lives impacted by the growing catastrophe. The post ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Kimmel Live,’ ‘NCIS’ Among Many Hollywood TV Productions to Shut Down as Wildfires Rage appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago CES 2025: The weirdest tech products and claims from this year’s event

CES 2025 is in full swing. While the conference features reveals from tech powerhouses like Nvidia, Samsung, and Toyota, there are also some very strange product concepts and announcements circulating on the show floor. We’ve compiled the weirdest, silliest, and most eyebrow-raising products from CES 2025. A robotic cat that cools down your coffee for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

6 hours ago Seattle Police Officer Fired After Striking, Killing Graduate Student with Patrol Car

Seattle Police Officer Fired After Striking, Killing Graduate Student with Patrol Car  PEOPLE

Events

6 hours ago Who Is Hussain Sajwani, the Developer Behind Trump’s $20 Billion Data Center Pledge?

Hussain Sajwani, the founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties of Dubai, built the first Trump-branded golf course in the Middle East a decade ago.

Politics

7 hours ago As winter storms surge across the country, here's how one homeless shelter is coping

NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

Events

7 hours ago In D.C.'s bitter cold, a homeless shelter offers hot food and some hope

NPR visited a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., to see how residents and staff are faring during a cold emergency. The shelter is busy year-round, though the frigid weather brings in more people.

Politics

7 hours ago What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the L.A. wildfires?

Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.

Events

7 hours ago Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nonproliferation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Nonproliferation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  United States Mission to the United Nations

Politics

7 hours ago What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the LA wildfires?

Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say.

Events

7 hours 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...

Politics

8 hours ago Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store as California fires spread

Watch Duty, an app to track wildfires with live maps and alerts, has become the number one free app in Apple’s App Store as of Wednesday morning. The fire tracking app surpassed the ChatGPT app for the number one spot as devastating fires continue to rage across Southern California. Watch Duty has been around since […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

7 hours ago Port Washington considers annexing town land for potential data center

Port Washington considers annexing town land for potential data center  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Politics

8 hours ago Celebrities Who Have Lost Homes or Had to Evacuate in the Los Angeles Fires, and What They've Said

Celebrities Who Have Lost Homes or Had to Evacuate in the Los Angeles Fires, and What They've Said  PEOPLE

Events

7 hours ago Flock Safety quietly hired a sitting California mayor. Now he’s suing Flock

Last year, police surveillance startup Flock Safety hired the mayor of a California city with over 200,000 residents to promote its products. But the mayor, Ulises Cabrera of Moreno Valley, now claims Flock wrongfully terminated him, partly because he refused to use his position as mayor to benefit Flock, according to a lawsuit Cabrera filed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

8 hours ago Mastodon CEO calls Meta’s moderation changes ‘deeply troubling,’ warns users cross

Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko has spoken out about the significant moderation changes announced by Meta on Tuesday, which will see the social networking giant removing fact-checking across its apps in favor of a crowdsourced community notes feature, similar to X’s. The Mastodon founder, whose app competes with X and Meta’s X rival, Instagram Threads, called […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

7 hours ago Flock Safety quietly hired a sitting California mayor. Now he’s suing Flock.

Last year, police surveillance startup Flock Safety hired the mayor of a California city with over 200,000 residents to promote its products. But the mayor, Ulises Cabrera of Moreno Valley, now claims Flock wrongfully terminated him, partly because he refused to use his position as mayor to benefit Flock, according to a lawsuit Cabrera filed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

9 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.

Events

9 hours ago A record 24 million people now get Obamacare health plans. Will it last under Trump?

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans has grown every year of the Biden administration, leading to a record high rate of people with insurance.

Politics

9 hours ago US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows

US oil imports from Canada hit record ahead of tariff threat, EIA data shows  Reuters

Events

9 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

Politics

9 hours ago 2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims

Two Americans have been arrested in Venezuela, with President Nicolas Maduro claiming the charges relate to an intent to "practice terrorism against the Venezuelan people."

Events

10 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.

Politics

9 hours ago Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires  Airbnb Newsroom

Events

10 hours ago People travel to DC to pay respects to President Jimmy Carter in Capitol Rotunda

People travel to DC to pay respects to President Jimmy Carter in Capitol Rotunda  NBC Washington

Politics

9 hours ago Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires

Airbnb.org offers temporary housing to people impacted by Los Angeles wildfires  Airbnb Newsroom

Events

11 hours ago Meta is abandoning fact checking—this doesn't bode well for the fight against misinformation

Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Politics

10 hours ago California fires live updates: 2 dead, more than 1,000 structures destroyed

At least two people are dead and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed in LA County.

Events

11 hours ago Actor Jon Cryer Defends Transing Kids: It's Like When We Stopped Forcing Left

Actor Jon Cryer defended allowing children to become transgender by comparing the phenomenon to people who are left-handed, arguing that once society stopped forcing left-handed people to write with their right hands, “left-handedness shot up” naturally, suggesting that’s the way The post Actor Jon Cryer Defends Transing Kids: It’s Like When We Stopped Forcing Left-Handers to Write with Their Right Hands appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago 'Raining ash': Residents share how they fled the Southern California wildfires

Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate amid the uncontained wildfires. NPR member station LAist spoke to members of the community about how they have been affected.

Events

12 hours 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

11 hours ago Logging off life but living on: How AI is redefining death, memory and immortality

Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022.

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