2 hours ago Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.

Politics

35 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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29 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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3 hours ago 'Can't Even Respond': Gavin Newsom Reacts To Trump's Los Angeles Wildfires Attack

'Can't Even Respond': Gavin Newsom Reacts To Trump's Los Angeles Wildfires Attack  HuffPost

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26 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."

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2 hours 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

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29 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

9 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.

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2 hours ago Washington Post 'rudderless' as Bezos' paper engulfed by layoffs, talent exodus ahead of Trump's second term

Both current and former Washington Post staffers are expressing dismay at the paper's ongoing turmoil from financial woes to an ideological battle unfolding in the newsroom.

Politics

10 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.

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2 hours 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

11 hours ago Jessica Alba Said She & Husband Cash Warren Were More Like 'Roommates' WAY Before Split!

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are dunzo! The shocking news hit fans hard and completely out of nowwhere… but was it? It seems like this unconscious uncoupling has been a long time coming… The couple have called it quits, according to reports on Wednesday. It’s unclear when the separation actually happened, but we hear they’re hurtling [...] Read More... The post Jessica Alba Said She & Husband Cash Warren Were More Like 'Roommates' WAY Before Split! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours 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

12 hours ago James Woods Calls Out LA Fire Chief Prioritizing DEI: 'She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity'

Actor James Woods joined the growing chorus of public criticism against Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley for her handling of the out-of-control wildfires in Pacific Palisades and other portions of the county, noting her stated priority of promoting DEI within the department. The post James Woods Calls Out LA Fire Chief Prioritizing DEI: ‘She Had Too Much on Her Plate Promoting Diversity’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Blinken says Trump’s push for United States to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’

Blinken says Trump’s push for United States to take control of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’  Jefferson City News Tribune

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12 hours ago Seattle teen makes 911 call pretending to order pizza to escape kidnapping attempt

Seattle teen makes 911 call pretending to order pizza to escape kidnapping attempt  KIRO Seattle

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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.  Fox8tv

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13 hours ago U.S. House Dem, former police officers lambast Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon pledge

U.S. House Dem, former police officers lambast Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon pledge  Arkansas Advocate

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2 hours 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

13 hours ago Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI

Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.

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2 hours 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

14 hours ago An American held during the Iran hostage crisis talks about Jimmy Carter's legacy

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Barry Rosen, one of the 52 Americans held in Iran during the hostage crisis from 1979 to 1981, on President Jimmy Carter's quest to bring about their safe release.

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2 hours 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

14 hours ago President Joe Biden Surveys Devastating L.A. Wildfire Damage Before Returning to White House

Biden received a briefing from first responders and officials at Santa Monica Fire Station #5 in California about the Santa Ana wind-fueled wildfires ravaging Los Angeles. The post President Joe Biden Surveys Devastating L.A. Wildfire Damage Before Returning to White House appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 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

15 hours ago Police arrest man after attempting to carry machete, 3 knives into US Capitol, hours before Trump arrives

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man on Wednesday who attempted to enter the Capitol Building with a machete and three knives, hours before Trump arrived to meet Republicans.

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3 hours ago Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

Politics

15 hours ago Tren de Aragua believed to be behind murder of immigration official near border

Police in the Mexican state of Chihuahua believe that the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua may be behind the murder of a Mexican immigration official just south of the U.S. border

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3 hours ago Blue states called out by women's group for ignoring risks posed by transgender inmates

An Independent Women study released Thursday highlights the dangers of housing biological male felons who identify as females at female-only prisons.

Politics

15 hours ago Los Zetas Commanders Receive Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State

Two leaders of Los Zetas Cartel and one of their top gunmen received a series of sentences for pending charges tied to their role in the kidnapping and murder of numerous migrants between 2010 and 2011 in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. The post Los Zetas Commanders Receive Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago America's newest governor looking forward 'to working with' Trump administration

Republican Kelly Ayotte, a former U.S. senator who becomes the nation's newest governor on Thursday when she's inaugurated in New Hampshire, say she looks forward to working with the Trump administration

Politics

15 hours ago Los Zetas Commanders Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State

Two leaders of Los Zetas Cartel and one of their top gunmen received a series of sentences for pending charges tied to their role in the kidnapping and murder of numerous migrants between 2010 and 2011 in San Fernando, Tamaulipas. The post Los Zetas Commanders Sentenced for Migrant Massacres in Mexican Border State appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 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

15 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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3 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

15 hours ago FLASHBACK: Trump has long history of warning Newsom over 'terrible' wildfire prevention

President-elect Trump repeatedly slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom during his fist term in the Oval Office for Newsom's handling of wildfires and prevention.

Events

4 hours ago Mike Macdonald Calls Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Gig 'Best Job Out There'

Mike Macdonald Calls Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Gig 'Best Job Out There'  Sports Illustrated

Politics

16 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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6 hours ago After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan

After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan  The Washington Post

Politics

17 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

7 hours 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

Politics

18 hours ago FBI verifies Tesla Cybertruck subject emailed podcaster, says he used ChatGPT to plan Trump hotel explosion

The FBI and Las Vegas police said Tesla Cybertruck explosion subject Matthew Livelsberger plotted with ChatGPT and emailed podcasted Shawn Ryan.

Events

7 hours ago Fani Willis Asks Georgia Supreme Court to Review Decision Kicking Her Off Trump Case

In a filing late Wednesday, Fani Willis petitioned the Georgia Supreme Court to allow her to keep prosecuting Donald J. Trump over efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Politics

18 hours ago Nuclear fusion could one day be a viable clean energy source, but big engineering challenges stand in the way

The way scientists think about fusion changed forever in 2022, when what some called the experiment of the century demonstrated for the first time that fusion can be a viable source of clean energy.

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