45 minutes ago Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado has urgent message for President

Days before Venezuela's dictator is to be sworn in after an illegitimate election, opposition leaders are calling for nationwide protests.

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37 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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43 minutes ago Tesla directors to pay up to $919 million to settle claims they overpaid themselves

A Delaware judge has approved a settlement that will see Tesla directors – including Chair Robyn Denholm, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, Kimbal Musk, and James Murdoch – return up to $919 million to the automaker, officially resolving allegations that they overpaid themselves, per Reuters.  The settlement concludes a 2020 lawsuit by the Police and Fire […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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.

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55 minutes ago Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in

The lessening of the wind and an increase in temperatures will make it feel like a fine winter day on Friday. The post Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Biden approves $500M Ukraine security package 11 days before Trump takes office

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $500 million security assistance package for Ukraine in the waning days of the Biden administration.

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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.

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16 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

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81 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.

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3 hours ago ‘DOGE’ senator seeks to ensure feds can continue pursuing COVID fraudsters, debtors, as IG sounds alarm

After receiving a letter from the IG, Sen. Joni Ernst drafted legislation to ensure collections and investigations regarding the PPP loan program can continue.

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19 hours ago A Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Draws No Bids

A Second Oil and Gas Lease Sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Draws No Bids  U.S. News & World Report

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21 hours ago YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK!

David Dobrik just surprised everyone with a massive body transformation! On Tuesday, the internet personality returned to YouTube after a two-year hiatus and revealed he got totally fit over the past 12 months. David posted a video on the platform explaining that he decided to get in shape just before New Year’s Day after learning [...] Read More... The post YouTuber David Dobrik SHOCKS Friends & Fans With Shredded Body Transformation! LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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1 hour ago Photos capture how wildfires are ravaging through Southern California 3 days after igniting

Photos capture how wildfires are ravaging through Southern California 3 days after igniting  The Associated Press

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5 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.

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30 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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4 hours ago Drinking coffee at a certain time of day could reduce death risk, study finds

Nearly three-quarters of Americans drink coffee every day — and now a new study suggests that brewing it at a certain time of day could percolate some health benefits. Health experts provide insights.

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5 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

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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.

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7 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.”

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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.

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8 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

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10 hours ago Allison Holker Did WHAT? Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Family And Friends Come For His Widow! Publicly! They Allege:

Perez’s thoughts on all this have changed! He now thinks… [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Did WHAT? Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Family And Friends Come For His Widow! Publicly! They Allege: appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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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.

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11 hours ago Silent on arrival: LA Mayor Karen Bass refuses to answer questions for her absence as wildfires ravage city

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer a question after being pressed on her initial absence as wildfires raged across her jurisdiction.

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13 hours ago Alaska Delegation Condemns Interior as ANWR Leasing Charade Receives Zero Bids

Alaska Delegation Condemns Interior as ANWR Leasing Charade Receives Zero Bids  Senator Dan Sullivan

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11 hours ago Silent on arrival: LA Mayor Karen Bass refuses to answer questions for absence as wildfires ravage city

Silent on arrival: LA Mayor Karen Bass refuses to answer questions for absence as wildfires ravage city  Fox News

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14 hours ago Was Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II's Rookie Season Underwhelming?

Was Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II's Rookie Season Underwhelming?  Sports Illustrated

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12 hours ago Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Friends From SYTYCD Blast ‘Tacky’ & ‘Opportunistic’ Allison Holker! OUCH!

Allison Holker is taking a LOT of heat. As we’ve been following, Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ widow is facing an overwhelming amount of backlash after sitting down with People and revealing deeply personal secrets about the late dancer, such as his alleged drug use and more. She will also open up about this at length in [...] Read More... The post Stephen 'tWitch' Boss' Friends From <i>SYTYCD</i> Blast ‘Tacky’ & ‘Opportunistic’ Allison Holker! OUCH! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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14 hours ago Daniel Lurie Has Hope for San Francisco. But First, a Day of Celebration

Daniel Lurie Has Hope for San Francisco. But First, a Day of Celebration  KQED

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13 hours ago Washington Commanders: NFL insider gives shocking report on Kliff Kingsbury’s desire to return as head coach

Washington Commanders: NFL insider gives shocking report on Kliff Kingsbury’s desire to return as head coach  Sporting News

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14 hours ago Daniel Lurie Has Hope for San Francisco. But 1st, a Day of Celebration

Daniel Lurie Has Hope for San Francisco. But 1st, a Day of Celebration  KQED

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14 hours ago AROUND ALASKA: Games Registration, Airline Expansion, and Photo Finalists!

AROUND ALASKA: Games Registration, Airline Expansion, and Photo Finalists!  youralaskalink

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15 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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15 hours ago Can Trump Really Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico? | National News | U.S. News

Can Trump Really Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico? | National News | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

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15 hours ago Portland man accused in Washington County child predator sting; investigators seeking more alleged victims

Portland man accused in Washington County child predator sting; investigators seeking more alleged victims  OregonLive

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15 hours ago Biden looks to limit AI product exports, tech leaders say they'll lose global market share

Tech leaders are urging Biden not to finalize a new rule that will add export controls on AI, citing concerns it is overbroad and could diminish the U.S. dominance in that sector.

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16 hours ago Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Sports world feeling impacts of wildfires ravaging California

Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.

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16 hours ago Jason Kelce sounds off on Saquon Barkley sitting in final Eagles game, missing rushing record

Jason Kelce weighed in on whether he wanted to see Saquon Barkley get a chance to break the rushing record or if he should have rested with the Eagles' playoff seed locked up.

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16 hours ago The Vivienne, theater star and 'Rupaul's Drag Race UK' winner, has died at 32

James Lee Williams was best known as "The Vivienne," a drag queen who competed in the TV show Dancing On Ice, starred in musical theatre in London, and won the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.

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16 hours ago When will the Mariners add help for 2025 season? | Extra Innings Podcast

When will the Mariners add help for 2025 season? | Extra Innings Podcast  The Seattle Times

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16 hours ago Deion Sanders received 'very credible threat' before Colorado game this season, security team reveals

A member of Deion Sanders' security detail revealed in the latest season of his docuseries on Prime Video that the Colorado coach is the subject of multiple threats during a season.

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16 hours ago Mourners Defy Subfreezing Temperatures to Honor Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

While cold weather and heightened security likely dampened turnout, thousands of well-wishers still traipsed through the snow and ice to pay final tribute to the 39th president.

Politics

17 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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17 hours ago Bill Maher ridicules SNL for ignoring Doug Emhoff accusations during podcast with show alumni

Bill Maher, David Spade and Dana Carvey discuss why Doug Emhoff's #MeToo allegations were ignored by Saturday Night Live and barely covered by other outlets.

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17 hours ago Washington Commanders receive good news across the board on Wednesday injury report

Washington Commanders receive good news across the board on Wednesday injury report  Sporting News

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19 hours ago Tom Brady spoke to Bill Belichick about interest in Raiders head coach job: report

Tom Brady reportedly spoke to Bill Belichick to gauge his interest in becoming the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. Belichick is the head coach at North Carolina.

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17 hours ago Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaves team to help family deal with raging wildfires: report

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will reportedly leave the team to tend to his family dealing with the wildfires raging across the city.

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