76 minutes ago Richard Nixon, the Blue Devil: The making of the only Duke alumnus to become president of the United States

Richard Nixon, the Blue Devil: The making of the only Duke alumnus to become president of the United States  Duke Chronicle

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14 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.

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18 hours ago United States $200+ Billion Hospital Emergency Department Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2019

United States $200+ Billion Hospital Emergency Department Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2019-2023 & 2024-2029  Yahoo Finance

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3 hours ago Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center

The United States Capitol Police have arrested a man who reportedly attempted to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center. The post Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 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.

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21 hours ago United States Donates 2000 Medical Devices to Mongolia to Help Combat Flu

United States Donates 2000 Medical Devices to Mongolia to Help Combat Flu-Like Illness  US Embassy in Mongolia

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1 hour ago Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six

Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six-year agreement  US Department of Labor

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16 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.

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19 hours ago United States $1.1 Bn Automated Labeling Machine Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2029F

United States $1.1 Bn Automated Labeling Machine Market Trends, Competition, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2029F  GlobeNewswire

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4 hours ago Chemical used for explosives found in New Orleans terrorist's storage unit: FBI

FBI Houston says bottles of sulfuric acid were found inside a cooler at a Harris County storage facility rented by the Bourbon Street terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

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13 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.

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3 hours ago Visit to Offer Condolences Following the Passing of The Honorable Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States

Visit to Offer Condolences Following the Passing of The Honorable Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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29 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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21 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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5 hours ago Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks

“Our administration is committed to ensuring nonprofits and all who gather in these spaces are protected from hate and extremist violence.” The post Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 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.

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4 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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23 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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6 hours ago Hollywood shuts down as Palisades Fire rages: Critics Choice postponed, 'The Price is Right' taping canceled

The Critics Choice Awards was among several shows that were postponed or canceled due to the wildfires destroying homes in Los Angeles this week.

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5 hours ago United States Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More

United States Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More  TravelPulse

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23 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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6 hours ago SCA alumna, Alaska teacher recognized nationally with $25,000 Milken Educator Award

SCA alumna, Alaska teacher recognized nationally with $25,000 Milken Educator Award  News Item

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5 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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7 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.

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5 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.

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7 hours ago Seattle police report a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking four

Seattle police report a net gain of one officer in 2024, breaking four-year streak  The Center Square

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6 hours ago Shaheen Nominates 51 Granite State Students for United States Service Academies

Shaheen Nominates 51 Granite State Students for United States Service Academies  InDepthNH.org

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8 hours ago A strong storm plowed through the United States. Here's photos from across the country

A strong storm plowed through the United States. Here's photos from across the country  The News Journal

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6 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.

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9 hours ago Donald Trump Files Emergency Petition to Supreme Court to Block Sentencing in Business Records Case

President-elect Donald Trump filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block his sentencing in the business records case in which a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records. The post Donald Trump Files Emergency Petition to Supreme Court to Block Sentencing in Business Records Case appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Live Coverage: San Francisco Mayor Lurie Takes Office, Pledges Unity Amid Challenges

Live Coverage: San Francisco Mayor Lurie Takes Office, Pledges Unity Amid Challenges  KQED

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10 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.

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7 hours ago Mexican president suggests renaming the United States after Trump’s Gulf of America threat

Mexican president suggests renaming the United States after Trump’s Gulf of America threat  New York Post

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10 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.

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7 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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11 hours ago Brian Hoyer: Don’t expect Patriots, NFL players to ‘tank’ for draft picks

"Those guys are playing for their jobs." The post Brian Hoyer: Don’t expect Patriots, NFL players to ‘tank’ for draft picks appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 hours ago Alaska Air Group Sets Q4 2024 Earnings Call Following Hawaiian Airlines Integration

Alaska Air Group Sets Q4 2024 Earnings Call Following Hawaiian Airlines Integration  StockTitan

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12 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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7 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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12 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the U.S. ban deadline

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential for a TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago United States and Canada Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Cucumbers Declared Over

United States and Canada Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Cucumbers Declared Over  Food Poisoning News

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12 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the US ban deadline

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by uploading them […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago Pickleball and a pedigree: Artist’s Colonial is all charm, no backspin

The four-bedroom 1920s house comes with two courts (one is for bocce), a sunporch, a studio, gardens, fruit trees, and 3.98 acres. The post Pickleball and a pedigree: Artist’s Colonial is all charm, no backspin appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 hours ago Tonal’s new strength training system arrives with refreshed hardware and new workouts

The post-pandemic years haven’t been especially kind to connected fitness. As bigger names like Peloton and Mirror have struggled, however, plenty of smaller firms like Tonal are still going strong. At CES 2025 on Wednesday, the Bay Area firm announced the arrival of its new strength training system, fittingly named Tonal 2. At its core, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago Lynch, Shanahan Discuss Coaching Changes, Offseason Outlook and 2024 Takeaways

Lynch, Shanahan Discuss Coaching Changes, Offseason Outlook and 2024 Takeaways  49ers.com

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13 hours ago "Wicked" leads with 4 SAG Award nominations; live announcement canceled due to Los Angeles wildfires

"Wicked" leads with 4 SAG Award nominations; live announcement canceled due to Los Angeles wildfires  CBS Los Angeles

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8 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

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13 hours ago SAG Awards snubs and surprises: Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, ‘Sing Sing’

SAG Awards snubs and surprises: Angelina Jolie, Denzel Washington, ‘Sing Sing’  Gold Derby

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9 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.

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13 hours ago U. S. Steel Recognized With Human Rights Campaign's Equality 100 Award :: United States Steel Corporation (X)

U. S. Steel Recognized With Human Rights Campaign's Equality 100 Award :: United States Steel Corporation (X)  USSteel

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9 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.

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14 hours 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.

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