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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16 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

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52 minutes ago Biden Administration Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread

The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.

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18 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

3 hours ago Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.

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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

2 hours ago California fires live updates: Water and air quality concerns as fires rage

At least five people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.

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19 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

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

Politics

26 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

Economics

3 hours ago White House Ignites Firestorm With Rules Governing A.I.’s Global Spread

The tech industry is fighting new regulations, expected soon, that aim to keep the cutting-edge technology in the United States and allied countries.

Events

7 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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7 hours ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Should Have Canceled Africa Trip Amid Fires, Residents Say

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Should Have Canceled Africa Trip Amid Fires, Residents Say  The New York Times

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10 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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8 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

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11 hours ago Tenderloin residents hope new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will deliver change

Tenderloin residents hope new San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie will deliver change  CBS San Francisco

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10 hours ago More than 7,500 firefighting, emergency personnel deployed to fight unprecedented Los Angeles fires

More than 7,500 firefighting, emergency personnel deployed to fight unprecedented Los Angeles fires  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Events

11 hours ago Newsom on Water Situation: 'Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out'

During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “AC360,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated that local authorities are trying to figure out the situation with water and that President-Elect Donald Trump “wanted to politicize” the disaster, adding, “I The post Newsom on Water Situation: ‘Local Folks Are Trying to Figure That Out’ — Trump Wants to ‘Politicize’ Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 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

13 hours ago 'Devastated' Lily Allen Used Raya To Catch David Harbour CHEATING, Claims Source!

Is THIS why Lily Allen and David Harbour broke up?? Word hit the street a couple weeks ago the cute couple were dunzo after 5 years together. But no word at the time what caused the collapse of their marriage. What we did hear confused us a bit. Lily was seen on the celeb dating app Raya — [...] Read More... The post 'Devastated' Lily Allen Used Raya To Catch David Harbour CHEATING, Claims Source! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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11 hours ago WATCH: Smoke from wildfire creates eerie haze shrouding Los Angeles skyline

Southern California residents awoke to a hazy sunrise over the Los Angeles skyline choked by smoke from multiple nearby wildfires.

Events

15 hours ago Trump Thanks Biden: 'Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA'

President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday sarcastically thanked President Joe Biden for leaving him "no water" in fire hydrants amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and "no money" in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The post Trump Thanks Biden: ‘Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago 'Sunset Fire' breaks out near Hollywood Hills, forcing more LA County residents to evacuate

'Sunset Fire' breaks out near Hollywood Hills, forcing more LA County residents to evacuate  FOX 11 Los Angeles

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15 hours ago Trump Thanks Biden for 'Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA'

President-Elect Donald Trump on Wednesday sarcastically thanked President Joe Biden for leaving him "no water" in fire hydrants amid devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, and "no money" in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The post Trump Thanks Biden for ‘Leaving Me with No Water in the Fire Hydrants, No Money in FEMA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.

Events

15 hours ago Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires

Governor Newsom quickly secures Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Los Angeles fires  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

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12 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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13 hours ago Southern California Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Due to Fires: 'Remain Indoors'

The air quality in southern California is being seriously impacted by the raging wildfires in Los Angeles, with city officials instructing residents to keep windows shut and to wear masks outside. The post Southern California Air Quality ‘Unhealthy’ Due to Fires: ‘Remain Indoors’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

16 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

13 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

17 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 L.A. Fire Captain: Some Supplies Aren't Designed for Firefighting, Wind Kept Us from Getting Water from Above

On Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Sheila Kelliher stated that municipal water supplies just are not designed for firefighting and there were also issues where high winds prevented air support and The post L.A. Fire Captain: Some Supplies Aren’t Designed for Firefighting, Wind Kept Us from Getting Water from Above appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

17 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 Virginia man arrested after attempting to set his car on fire near Capitol

Virginia man arrested after attempting to set his car on fire near Capitol  NBC Washington

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19 hours ago Alaska teachers, local government workers go weeks without retirement contributions after state retirement division hacked

Alaska teachers, local government workers go weeks without retirement contributions after state retirement division hacked  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

16 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

20 hours ago DeSantis halts rivalry with Newsom, offers aid to besieged blue state governor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered to assist California as it copes with at least four wildfires ripping through neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Politics

16 hours ago I told my kids, 'don't look back.' What it was like to flee from fires in LA

A huge cloud of dark gray smoke was rising from the house across the street. It was so close to us that my son could have thrown a football and hit it.

Events

22 hours ago Facebook Marketplace to display eBay listings to appease EU regulators

Meta is set to start displaying eBay listings in its own Facebook Marketplace classifieds platform, in an effort to appease European regulators. Back in November, Meta was hit with a €798 million fine by the European Commission (EC) in Europe for breaching antitrust rules. The EC contended that Meta created “unfair trading conditions” by connecting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago Congestion pricing has hit New York, could it be coming to downtown S.F.?

Congestion pricing has hit New York, could it be coming to downtown S.F.?  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

25 hours ago Kansas secretary of state launches 2026 GOP gubernatorial bid for seat held by 2

Secretary of State Scott Schwab is running for governor of Kansas in 2026, launching his campaign exclusively with Fox News Digital.

Politics

17 hours ago 'A war zone': Members of the Pacific Palisades community share footage of wildfires

California homeowners shared video clips of the damaging flames plowing through the Pacific Palisades area as a fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.

Events

25 hours ago Letters: What Prop 13’s unfair property taxes say about California’s government

Letters: What Prop 13’s unfair property taxes say about California’s government  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

18 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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