87 minutes ago Xocean raises $119M to capture ocean data with uncrewed surface vessels

Xocean, an Irish marine robotics startup that provides ocean data to the energy and hydrography industries using uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), has raised €115 million ($119 million) as it looks to expand coverage to additional sectors. Founded in 2017, Xocean has built a fleet of remotely-controlled USVs that can remain offshore for long periods of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 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.

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19 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

4 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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28 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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2 hours ago Solar device transforms used tires to help purify water so that it's drinkable

Scientists have developed a floating solar still device that is capable of harnessing the sun's energy to purify seawater and withstanding harsh maritime conditions.

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22 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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28 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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10 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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3 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.

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10 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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3 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.

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11 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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3 hours 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.

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13 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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3 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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14 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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3 hours ago Washington to Remember Jimmy Carter, Symbol of a Gentler Era, as Trump’s Presidency Looms

Washington to Remember Jimmy Carter, Symbol of a Gentler Era, as Trump’s Presidency Looms  The Wall Street Journal

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14 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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3 hours 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.

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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 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?

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16 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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4 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

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16 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.

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4 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

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17 hours ago Rick Caruso says there's no water to fight Pacific Palisades fire: 'Absolute mismanagement'

Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and real estate developer Rick Caruso rips the Pacific Palisades' decimated water supply as "complete mismanagement."

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5 hours ago Seth Meyers Slams Trump for Empty Campaign Promises to Lower Inflation

“Come on, man, you talked about this, like, every day on the campaign trail,” Meyers said of the president-elect. “You even brought props.”

Politics

18 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

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6 hours ago Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor says

Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor says  Homer News

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18 hours ago NFL closely monitoring developments regarding Los Angeles fires with Vikings

NFL closely monitoring developments regarding Los Angeles fires with Vikings-Rams playoff game scheduled for Monday  NFL.com

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7 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

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19 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.

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8 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

19 hours ago U.S. Restricts Salamander Imports to Protect Species From Deadly Disease

U.S. Restricts Salamander Imports to Protect Species From Deadly Disease  Center for Biological Diversity

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8 hours ago Alaska sues Biden administration for ‘irrational’ restrictions on Trump

Alaska sues Biden administration for ‘irrational’ restrictions on Trump-era oil and gas drilling mandate  wccsradio.com

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19 hours ago The latest from the LA Fire Department on the wildfires burning across the metro area

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart about the latest developments in a series of windswept fires burning in the Los Angeles metro area.

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8 hours ago Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not ‘play politics’

Newsom hits back at Trump wildfire comments, says Biden did not ‘play politics’  The Hill

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23 hours ago Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812

Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812  Sky News

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9 hours ago As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back

As L.A. burns, Trump blames Newsom — and California governor pushes back  The Washington Post

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23 hours ago Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist 'Attack on Sovereign Borders', France Warns Trump

France's top diplomat fires warning shot, warning Europe considers Greenland part of its "sovereign borders" and should be left alone.  The post Greenland Belongs to the EU And Will Resist ‘Attack on Sovereign Borders’, France Warns Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Top Parental Rights Group Endorses Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

A top parental rights group has endorsed President-elect Donald Trump's selection for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon. The post Top Parental Rights Group Endorses Trump’s Pick for Secretary of Education Linda McMahon appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago EU court fines European Commission for breaching its own data privacy laws

The EU court said the bloc's executive authority violated a citizen's rights by transferring some of his personal data to the U.S. without proper safeguards. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda

President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.

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23 hours ago Trump files emergency petition to Supreme Court to prevent sentencing in NY v. Trump

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday morning filed an emergency petition to the United States Supreme Court in an effort to block his sentencing in New York v. Trump.

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