77 minutes ago How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 17

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 17-23, 2024  Herald-Mail Media

Politics

88 minutes ago Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

Society

8 hours ago Rand Paul: I Won't Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that he won’t vote for a large reconciliation bill on the border, taxes, and energy if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling. Paul began The post Rand Paul: I Won’t Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

68 minutes ago Grand Games, the Turkish gaming startup behind pouring game Magic Sort, drinks up $30M

Gaming startups — specifically those building casual mobile games — are very hot in Turkey right now, and today another one is announcing a sizeable round just nine months into its existence. Grand Games, the publisher behind Magic Sort and Car Match, has picked up $30 million in funding — money that it will use […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Sport

76 minutes ago More fires erupt in Southern California and spread to the Hollywood Hills

Three new fires broke out in Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than 7,500 personnel are helping in the response to the infernos.

Events

1 hour ago Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia

NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."

Culture

16 hours ago Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook's Biased 'Fact Checker' System

Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement that Meta will be making major changes to its content moderation policies and practices on Facebook and Instagram, included his blockbuster plan the eliminate the company's biased third-party "fact checkers." Breitbart News has compiled some of the worst moments of Facebook's "fact checker" era to show how the biased system was used to censor conservatives. The post Censorship Hall of Shame: 12 Epic Failures of Facebook’s Biased ‘Fact Checker’ System appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

13 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

19 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.

Transport

78 minutes ago Jimmy Carter state funeral: Schedule for Thursday’s memorial services in Washington, D.C. and Plains

Jimmy Carter state funeral: Schedule for Thursday’s memorial services in Washington, D.C. and Plains  WSB Atlanta

Politics

6 hours ago Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne

Airboat Boat Ramp Currently Closed for Repairs at Lake Washington Park in Melbourne  SpaceCoastDaily.com

Society

11 hours ago Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later

Why this $9 million Washington brewpub is still not finished three years later  25 News Now

Economics

12 hours ago Women's basketball team cancels game alleging transgender player abuse, Christian opponent denies allegations

A women's college basketball team in Vancouver, Canada, is refusing to play a Christian university's team over alleged abuse against a trans athlete

Sport

87 minutes ago Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days

He was last heard from in February 2023. Since then, authorities haven't released any information about his condition and barred his lawyer from visits.

Events

17 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.

Culture

17 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

84 minutes ago Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Presidents to gather at Washington National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Presidents to gather at Washington National Cathedral  ABC News

Politics

17 hours ago Washington state bill would make portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools

Washington state bill would make portable student funding for kids trapped in failing schools  The Lion

Society

13 hours ago Study: Washington Bridge closure had $114 million impact on RI’s hospitality industry

Study: Washington Bridge closure had $114 million impact on RI’s hospitality industry  WPRI.com

Economics

88 minutes ago A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

Events

25 hours ago Jimmy Carter in 2007 addressed criticism of his book 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid'

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Culture

18 hours ago 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again

Mark Zuckerberg stunned the world when he announced this week that Meta would embrace free speech on its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. But to hold the billionaire to his promises of removing bias and censorship from these platforms, we must first acknowledge the terrible levels of censorship faced by conservatives on Zuckerberg's platforms since 2016. Here are six particularly egregious examples from Zuckerberg's inglorious reign as the internet's arbiter of truth. The post 6 Acts of Despicable Facebook Censorship that Mark Zuckerberg Must Never Let Happen Again appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

88 minutes ago All 5 living presidents expected to attend Jimmy Carter's National Cathedral funeral

President Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service.

Politics

17 hours ago Jewish high schoolers fight hate with community support, face narrowing prospects for collegiate future

For many Jewish high school students, the increase in antisemitism has created a desire for connection and community, and has also impacted students’ college choices.

Society

15 hours ago REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC

Bill Belichick says he has no plans to leave his new job as the head coach at North Carolina, but his star QB from his old job in New England is reportedly trying to change his mind.  The post REPORT: Tom Brady, Multiple Other Teams Trying to Lure Bill Belichick away from UNC appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

23 hours ago USC's JuJu Watkins opens up on Caitlin Clark's White privilege comments and embracing controversial new fans

Teen women's basketball phenom JuJu Watkins spoke to Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview about the culture shift in her sport amid Caitlin Clark's rise.

Sport

98 minutes ago Japanese crime leader pleads guilty to conspiring to sell nuclear materials to Iran

Prosecutors said samples of the alleged nuclear material was weapons-grade, meaning enough of it would be suitable for use in a nuclear weapon.

Events

25 hours ago HGTV stars Tarek and Heather El Moussa, Christina Hall invoke Princess Diana: 'Three of us in this marriage'

Heather El Moussa admitted her relationship with Tarek's ex-wife Christina Hall took time, but is in a great place ahead of the launch of their new reality show.

Culture

18 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

88 minutes ago What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau

"We're in a unique situation in Canadian politics," Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, tells NPR. Voters need to replace a lame-duck leader — and cope with threats from Trump.

Politics

18 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.

Society

17 hours ago Indonesia upholds iPhone 16 sales ban after Apple offers $1 bn investment

Indonesia on Wednesday upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple's $1 billion pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock, citing the company's failure to meet domestic market requirements.

Economics

29 hours ago Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game

Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game  The Spokesman Review

Sport

2 hours ago Live updates: At least 5 dead as wildfires tear through greater Los Angeles

Live updates: At least 5 dead as wildfires tear through greater Los Angeles  The Washington Post

Events

26 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

88 minutes ago Defiant is a new European VC firm that uses data and products to make better investments

Defiant is a new early stage VC firm focused on B2B SaaS and fintech coming out of stealth today. Joseph Pizzolato (pictured right) and Cam Rail (pictured left), the duo at the helm of the firm who met when they were six years old, have already secured $30 million and plan to raise as much […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

20 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

17 hours ago FC Dallas Trades Forward Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC for Up to $2.3 Million in GAM, Winger Leo Chú, and a 2025 International Roster Slot

FC Dallas Trades Forward Jesús Ferreira to Seattle Sounders FC for Up to $2.3 Million in GAM, Winger Leo Chú, and a 2025 International Roster Slot  FC Dallas

Economics

33 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

6 hours ago Washington state sends firefighting teams and resources to assist with Southern California wildfires

Washington state sends firefighting teams and resources to assist with Southern California wildfires  KHQ Right Now

Events

1 hour ago Jimmy Carter’s funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.

Jimmy Carter’s funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.  Fox8tv

Politics

20 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

17 hours ago No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’

No bids in Alaska oil and gas lease auction GOP says was ‘designed to fail’  Washington Examiner

Economics

34 hours ago WWE superfan Vanessa Hudgens says 'dreams really do come true' after stepping into the ring for first time

"High School Musical" star Vanessa Hudgens got to step into the WWE Monday Night RAW ring this week and do a chant with the wrestlers after its premiere on Netflix.

Sport

6 hours ago Sunset Fire: Dane Cook documents 'really scary' exit from home as flames erupt in the Hollywood Hills

The Sunset Fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills area Wednesday evening, prompting a mandatory evacuation order. Comedian Dane Cook said he and his family evacuated.

Events

1 hour ago The 'Worst in Show' CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers' lives—whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health.

Politics

21 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

18 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.

Economics

6 hours ago Vet opens empty hospital, takes in dozens of displaced pets in wildfire

Vet opens empty hospital, takes in dozens of displaced pets in wildfire  The Washington Post

Events

1 hour ago How former President Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains shaped his life

After former President Jimmy Carter was voted out of office in 1980, he returned to his small hometown. Hear about how Plains, Georgia, shaped his remarkable life.

Politics

25 hours ago A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Society

27 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

7 hours ago Live updates: Palisades and Eaton fires rage in L.A. County, killing 5

Live updates: Palisades and Eaton fires rage in L.A. County, killing 5  The Washington Post

Events

1 hour ago DOJ tries to block plea agreement for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad

In a highly unusual legal move, the Justice Department has asked a federal appeals court to stop alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad from pleading guilty this Friday at Guantanamo -- even though two U.S. military courts have already rejected the Defense Secretary's attempt to block KSM's plea.

Politics

34 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.

Society

28 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

7 hours ago Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement

Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement  The Washington Post

Events

1 hour ago How might the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau change under Trump's presidency?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is tasked with writing and enforcing rules for the financial industry. How might the independent federal agency change under the Trump administration?

Politics

28 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

7 hours ago Washington sending wildland firefighters to help battle California inferno

Washington sending wildland firefighters to help battle California inferno  The Spokesman Review

Events

1 hour ago Hundreds of dignitaries to gather for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Today, all the living U.S. presidents will gather with hundreds of other dignitaries at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral.

Politics

7 hours ago Brush Fire Erupts in Hollywood Hills Area, West of Iconic Hollywood Sign

A brush fire erupted in the Hollywood Hills area of California, to the west of the iconic Hollywood sign, amid several ongoing wildfires that first erupted in the Pacific Palisades area on Tuesday. The post Brush Fire Erupts in Hollywood Hills Area, West of Iconic Hollywood Sign appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires

President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the response to devastating fires raging in California

Politics

8 hours ago Harrison Ford gets escorted by police to check on his Brentwood home as fires rage across Los Angeles

Harrison Ford gets escorted by police to check on his Brentwood home as fires rage across Los Angeles  Yahoo Entertainment

Events

2 hours ago Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.

Jimmy Carter's funeral will bring all five living presidents together in Washington, D.C.  Fox News

Politics

8 hours ago Geraldo Rivera: I Would Punch Stephen Miller in the Nose over 'Draconian' Immigration Policy

During an appearance Wednesday on MSNBC's "The Beat," Geraldo Rivera said he would like to punch Stephen Miller, President-elect Donald Trump's immigration policy adviser. The post Geraldo Rivera: I Would Punch Stephen Miller in the Nose over ‘Draconian’ Immigration Policy appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Former president Jimmy Carter to be honoured with state funeral in Washington

Former president Jimmy Carter to be honoured with state funeral in Washington  FRANCE 24 English

Politics

8 hours ago Palisades wildfire: Candace Cameron Bure fears families, small businesses will not recover from devastation

Candace Cameron Bure told Fox News Digital she was "beyond words" to describe how the devastating Palisades Fire would hurt the area's residents and businesses.

Events

3 hours ago After sluggish start, Washington pulls away from Wisconsin for fifth straight win

After sluggish start, Washington pulls away from Wisconsin for fifth straight win  Dailyuw

Politics

9 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.

Events

4 hours ago WATCH LIVE: Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral

WATCH LIVE: Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral  KUER 90.1

Politics

9 hours ago Marie Osmond says brother Wayne's death has left a ‘giant hole’ in her heart

Marie Osmond broke her silence on the death of her older brother Wayne Osmond, 73, a week after his death, saying it left a "hole" in her heart.

Events

5 hours ago ‘They’re not going to hear me’: Washington preparing for intense Michigan State crowd

‘They’re not going to hear me’: Washington preparing for intense Michigan State crowd  The Husky Haul

Politics

9 hours ago Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment

Christopher Howard was sentenced to serve at least 20 years in prison for stabbing Terkeisha Boykins to death in 2022. The post Man pleads guilty to murdering his former girlfriend in her Boston apartment appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago Jimmy Carter Will Be Honored at Washington Funeral Before Burial in Georgia Hometown

Jimmy Carter Will Be Honored at Washington Funeral Before Burial in Georgia Hometown  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

9 hours ago Devastating and deadly wildfires rage in Los Angeles, with more feared

Devastating and deadly wildfires rage in Los Angeles, with more feared  The Washington Post

Events

5 hours ago Jimmy Carter will be honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter will be honored at Washington funeral before burial in Georgia hometown  The Associated Press

Politics

9 hours ago Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation

The Eaton fire in Los Angeles County's Altadena and Pasadena has grown to over 10,000 acres with at least five people dead, hundreds of homes lost, and over 100,000 people under an ordered evacuation. The post Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation appeared first on Breitbart.

Events