44 minutes ago Rounded is an AI orchestration platform that lets anyone build an AI voice agent

French startup Rounded believes AI voice agents are going to become the default way customers interact with companies, so instead of building AI voice agents that are ready to use, the company is building an orchestration platform that lets companies build their own voice agent. Rounded started off working on a web3 product before shifting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

4 hours 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

11 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

3 hours 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

45 minutes ago Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over racial harassment allegations

Investigators concluded that students, primarily at the middle school level, faced frequent slurs and racist imagery. The post Vermont school district settles with federal investigators over racial harassment allegations appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 hours 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

79 minutes ago Hackers are exploiting a new Ivanti VPN security bug to hack into company networks

Mandiant says a Chinese cyberespionage group has been exploiting the critical-rated vulnerability since at least mid-December. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

16 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

22 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

2 hours 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.

Politics

21 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

18 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

13 hours ago Recent buzz has Seattle fans wondering if Mariners are dark horse Roki Sasaki team

Recent buzz has Seattle fans wondering if Mariners are dark horse Roki Sasaki team  SoDo Mojo

Sport

76 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.

Events

19 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

19 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

2 hours ago Norman North QB Owen Eshelman flips from South Dakota State to Washington State 2025 recruiting class

Norman North QB Owen Eshelman flips from South Dakota State to Washington State 2025 recruiting class  Oklahoman.com

Politics

22 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

20 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

14 hours ago Mike McDaniel reflects on approach to player discipline during remarks about Dolphins' subpar season

While Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel experienced some success in his first couple of seasons in Miami, year three came to a considerably disappointing end.

Sport

4 hours 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

28 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

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

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.

Politics

23 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

20 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

18 hours ago Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025

Here are Top 25 Washington high school girls basketball rankings entering 2025  Sports Illustrated

Sport

4 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

21 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

3 hours ago Heavy Snow and Ice Is Forecast for Southern U.S. on Thursday and Friday

A stretch of the United States from Texas and Arkansas to the Carolinas is expected to see significant winter weather on Thursday and Friday.

Politics

23 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

20 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

4 hours ago TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

Events

21 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

4 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

28 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

29 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

4 hours 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

29 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

4 hours ago Who Is Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Leader on a Path to Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.

Politics

36 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

31 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

4 hours ago These Roadies Help Stars Rock ’n’ Roll All Night. They’re in Their 70s.

Some of the live music industry’s most respected and consistently working roadies, instrument techs and sound people have been on the job for half a century.

Events

4 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

31 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

4 hours 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

4 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

4 hours 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

4 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.

Politics

10 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

4 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.

Politics

11 hours ago Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat

Images of the devastation showed luxurious homes that collapsed in a whirlwind of flaming embers. The post Firefighters battle devastating Los Angeles wildfires as winds calm somewhat appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

4 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

11 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

4 hours 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

11 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 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

11 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

4 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

12 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

6 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

12 hours ago The NHL postpones a game and the Lakers coach evacuates his family amid LA fires

The fires burning across Los Angeles have affected tens of thousands of people, including athletes and staff for the city's sports teams. Pasadena's iconic Rose Bowl was under evacuation warning.

Events

8 hours ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell reflects on challenges facing city, highlights 2025 goals  KING5.com

Politics

12 hours ago Watch: LA Mayor Karen Bass Silent when Questioned on Wildfire Incompetence

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) nearly fell into total silence when questioned by a reporter about the incompetent response to the wildfires, The post Watch: LA Mayor Karen Bass Silent when Questioned on Wildfire Incompetence appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 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

12 hours ago Alex Marlow: LA Mayor Karen Bass Was MIA in Africa While Her City Burned

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ response to the fires in the area and her being in Africa during the fires. Marlow stated, “[T]he Mayor of Los Angeles, … The post Alex Marlow: LA Mayor Karen Bass Was MIA in Africa While Her City Burned appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

9 hours ago 49ers' general manager drops the hammer on Brock Purdy's future after disappointing season

Despite posting the worst numbers of his career and missing the playoffs, the 49ers plan on keeping Brock Purdy around for a long time.

Politics

13 hours ago Mayors of Denver and Aurora Fight Over Illegal Migrants Dumped from Denver

Denver's Dem. Mayor is covertly dumping illegal migrants — including criminals — into nearby Colorado cities, and Aurora's Mayor wants answers The post Mayors of Denver and Aurora Fight Over Illegal Migrants Dumped from Denver appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

10 hours ago Fetterman: Expecting 'to Vote Yes' to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) revealed that he was expecting to “vote yes” on confirming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy (R) to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. In a post on X, Fetterman expressed that he had “enjoyed meeting” Duffy The post Fetterman: Expecting ‘to Vote Yes’ to Confirm Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

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