1 hour ago Karen Bass' 2021 tweet comes back to haunt her as LA residents demand accountability

LA Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for being in Ghana while her city battled wildfires this week. A 2021 social media message attacking Sen. Ted Cruz is now coming back to haunt her.

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24 hours ago Jewish high schoolers fight hate with community support, face narrowing prospects for collegiate future

For many Jewish high school students, the increase in antisemitism has created a desire for connection and community, and has also impacted students’ college choices.

Society

23 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

41 minutes ago LA mayor says crews battling valiantly against 'historic' wildfires: Live updates

LA mayor says crews battling valiantly against 'historic' wildfires: Live updates  USA TODAY

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85 minutes ago Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact

Google searches for how to cancel and delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts have seen explosive rises in the U.S. since Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will end its third-party fact-checking system, loosen content moderation policies, and roll back previous limits to the amount of political content in user feeds.  Experts see […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Video editing app Captions switches to a freemium model to boost growth

Video editing app Captions is looking to cash in on uncertainty around TikTok and ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut’s future in the U.S. by turning to a freemium model. The app, backed by Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz, has been a paid-only app until now. However, the company is changing its course to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 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.

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4 hours 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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22 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 Biden Administration Spurs New Battle 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.

Politics

5 hours ago Tommy Tuberville on why he's pushing trans athlete ban bill: 'There's been an attack on women'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke about why he is re-introducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, slamming Democrats for their treatment of women athletes.

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25 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

4 hours ago MAGA Republicans defend TikTok as 'conservative platform' as fate hangs in balance with Supreme Court

MAGA Republicans and content creators defended TikTok as a "conservative" pro-free speech platform in comment to Fox Digital as a ban looms over the app.

Politics

6 hours ago Zachary Levi blames 'incredibly poor' leadership for LA wildfires, suggests 'criminal negligence' at play

''Shazaam!'' actor Zachary Levi expressed strong criticism as California battles devastating wildfires, urging state leaders to be held accountable.

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7 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

7 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.

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8 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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14 hours ago Washington sending wildland firefighters to help battle California inferno

Washington sending wildland firefighters to help battle California inferno  The Spokesman Review

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14 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.

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17 hours ago WA homeless services hub faces eviction over downtown zoning ordinance

WA homeless services hub faces eviction over downtown zoning ordinance  FOX 13 Seattle

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17 hours ago Navy veteran warned CNN reporter he would ‘seek legal damages’ if ‘inaccurate’ story was published

The man suing CNN for defamation, Zachary Young, warned a CNN correspondent his story about him was inaccurate and he would "seek legal damages" if it was published.

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18 hours ago Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends

Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

Politics

17 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires live: 5 dead as firefighters battle to douse out

Los Angeles wildfires live: 5 dead as firefighters battle to douse out-of-control blazes  Hindustan Times

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19 hours ago Republican AGs double down on Biden administration lawsuits as president prepares to leave office

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are suing the Biden administration over energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they hinder affordable housing and exceed legal limits.

Politics

20 hours ago Gymnast in Jordan Chiles' Olympic medal drama joins rival college team amid court battle over rightful winner

Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu is going to Stanford and will compete just up the West Coast from Jordan Chiles and UCLA after a global medal controversy.

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23 hours ago How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico? A novel framework for grid resiliency

Researchers at MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) have shown that using decision-making software and dynamic monitoring of weather and energy use can significantly improve resiliency in the face of weather-related outages, and can also help to efficiently integrate renewable energy sources into the grid.

Politics

23 hours ago Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges

Meta said Wednesday that it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service, as it tries out a possible way to resolve European Union charges of anticompetitive behavior that the bloc leveled last year.

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23 hours ago Nobel winner Ressa tells 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact

Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta ended its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram.

Politics

24 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the U.S. ban deadline

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential for a TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Meta is abandoning fact checking—this doesn't bode well for the fight against misinformation

Meta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at preventing the spread of online lies among more than 3 billion people who use Meta's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Politics

24 hours ago Triller launches a tool to back up users’ TikToks ahead of the US ban deadline

Triller, a would-be competitor to TikTok, is hoping to capitalize on the potential TikTok ban in the U.S. by pitching to creators to move their content from the popular short-form video app to its own. The company has now launched a website, SaveMyTikToks.com, which promises to back up all your TikTok videos by uploading them […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Commanders vs. Buccaneers preview | A Wild Card battle in The Big Guava

Commanders vs. Buccaneers preview | A Wild Card battle in The Big Guava  Washington Commanders

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24 hours ago Olivia Culpo, wife of 49ers star, thanks ‘heroes’ battling devastating California wildfires

Olivia Culpo, the wife of San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, posted on social media early Wednesday thanking the "heroes" battling the wildfires raging through southern California.

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25 hours ago NFL Power Rankings: The Washington Commanders are a "scary brand of team to face in the playoffs"

NFL Power Rankings: The Washington Commanders are a "scary brand of team to face in the playoffs"  Hogs Haven

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25 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: Two confirmed dead in Eaton fire as LAFD battles expanding blaze | Today News

Los Angeles wildfire LIVE Updates: Two confirmed dead in Eaton fire as LAFD battles expanding blaze | Today News  Mint

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26 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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26 hours ago Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says There's 'No Question' Those Mocking Lines In Deadpool & Wolverine Are About His Client!

Justin Baldoni‘s lawyer absolutely thinks Ryan Reynolds took a jab at his client in Deadpool & Wolverine — and he’s pissed! We all know Justin has been in a legal battle against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively for several weeks after she accused him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign. [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni's Lawyer Says There's 'No Question' Those Mocking Lines In <i>Deadpool & Wolverine</i> Are About His Client! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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27 hours ago Florida DMV cancels trans TikToker's driver's license after possibly violating law changing gender label

A transgender TikTok user appeared to have violated Florida state law after trying to change gender identities on a driver's license last month.

Politics

28 hours ago The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact

At least three wildfires have burned thousands of acres of land in Southern California. Here's what we know. And, why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

Events

27 hours ago Trump asks the Supreme Court to block his sentencing in hush money case

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 10 in New York. His latest legal move to block sentencing comes after a New York appeals court rejected a similar appeal Tuesday.

Politics

28 hours ago Former Disney stars say childhood fame toughened them for hit military show 'Special Forces’

Christy Carlson Romano, Kyla Pratt, Stephen Baldwin, Carey Hart and more stars faced incredible challenges on "Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Events

28 hours ago Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump

Column | As Trudeau exits, Canada faces division, uncertainty and Trump  The Washington Post

Politics

29 hours ago Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says

The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home.

Events

29 hours ago Federal judge kicks battle over NC Supreme Court election back to state court

North Carolina's Supreme Court blocked the election results for one of its own seats as Republican Jefferson Griffin challenges Democrat Allison Riggs's lead.

Politics

31 hours ago Actor Chris Pratt Calls for ‘Jesus to Protect the Lives of Those Battling Flames’ amid Los Angeles Fires

Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World star Chris Pratt called for prayers Wednesday morning on behalf of the Los Angeles firefighters battling wildfires engulfing the city for a second day running. The post Actor Chris Pratt Calls for ‘Jesus to Protect the Lives of Those Battling Flames’ amid Los Angeles Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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