2 hours ago Rams: Playoff game vs. Vikings remains scheduled for Monday night in Los Angeles

Rams: Playoff game vs. Vikings remains scheduled for Monday night in Los Angeles  NBC Sports

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38 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.

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3 hours ago LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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2 hours ago Lakers vs. Hornets Postponed Due to Los Angeles Wildfires; Game Will be Rescheduled

Lakers vs. Hornets Postponed Due to Los Angeles Wildfires; Game Will be Rescheduled  Bleacher Report

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27 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.

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24 hours ago Portland Trail Blazers offering device from Seattle startup to help vision

Portland Trail Blazers offering device from Seattle startup to help vision-impaired fans track action  GeekWire

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3 hours ago Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh says modern cars have become ‘dystopian’ and ‘disconnected’

Volkswagen-backed startup Scout Motors broke cover just a few months ago, and at this week’s CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, they hold the honor of being one of the only American automakers with a presence at the show.  That’s not the only thing that stands out about Scout being here, though. In a sea […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Doublepoint launches free Apple Watch app to control devices with hand gestures

Finnish startup Doublepoint launched its free app, WowMouse, for the Apple Watch this week at CES 2025. The app uses the wearable’s sensors, compass, and accelerometer to turn your hand into a mouse that can control devices through hand gestures. The Apple Watch already uses a similar technology for the double tap feature it released […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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38 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.

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2 hours ago LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, more teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, more teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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28 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.

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6 hours ago NHL Game Preview: Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets with Line Combinations 1/9/2025

NHL Game Preview: Seattle Kraken at Columbus Blue Jackets with Line Combinations 1/9/2025  Inside The Rink

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22 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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4 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: NFL contingency plans, status of NBA, NHL games as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires

Los Angeles wildfires: NFL contingency plans, status of NBA, NHL games as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires  Yahoo Sports

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7 hours 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.

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28 hours ago How California fires are impacting sports: Los Angeles Kings game postponed

How California fires are impacting sports: Los Angeles Kings game postponed  USA TODAY

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11 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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9 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.

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39 hours ago Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game

Women's basketball: Gonzaga, Washington State square off in pivotal West Coast Conference game  The Spokesman Review

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11 hours ago 6 tips to reduce alcohol use and cancer risk after surgeon general's warning

As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.

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10 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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43 hours ago Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

Watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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16 hours ago NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation

NHL postpones LA Kings' home game against Calgary due to wildfires while NFL, NBA monitor situation  The Associated Press

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10 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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43 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Houston Rockets: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Tuesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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19 hours ago Eagles' Jalen Hurts, dealing with concussion, takes step forward for potential playoffs return

Jalen Hurts remains in concussion protocol, but after missing the last two games, he took a step forward on Wednesday to return for the playoffs.

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20 hours ago The LiberLive C1 stringless instrument isn’t a guitar, and that’s fine

I’m old enough to remember musicians getting angry over Guitar Hero. But they always seemed to be missing the point. Nobody was seriously suggesting that a video game controller would replace an instrument that’s been going strong since the 15th century. Guitar Hero was a fun game, and if it persuaded a new generation to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 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.

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21 hours ago I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.

Yes, you can become sober and remain social.

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21 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Status of NBA, NFL, NHL games; coaches, athletes impacted by fires

Los Angeles wildfires: Status of NBA, NFL, NHL games; coaches, athletes impacted by fires  Yahoo Sports

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21 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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21 hours ago Bengals receiver's mysterious absence from season finale came days after alleged assault: report

The Cincinnati Bengals' Jermaine Burton did not travel with the team for a game last weekend, days after an alleged assault, according to a report.

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22 hours ago Scott Disick Explains Why Kendall & Kylie Jenner Are The 'Perfect' Role Models For Son Mason When It Comes To Drinking

Scott Disick is making sure his son doesn’t fall down the same path as him. As Perezcious readers, the Talentless founder struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and checked into rehab multiple times over the years. We even saw how His Lordship acted when he wasn’t sober during Keeping Up With The Kardashians — and how [...] Read More... The post Scott Disick Explains Why Kendall & Kylie Jenner Are The 'Perfect' Role Models For Son Mason When It Comes To Drinking appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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22 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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23 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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23 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Adam Schefter reveals possible NFL action on Rams

Los Angeles wildfires: Adam Schefter reveals possible NFL action on Rams-Vikings playoff game  On3

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24 hours ago Bruins set to play Lightning outdoors in Tampa Bay for 2026 Stadium Series

This marks the sixth time the Bruins will play an NHL game outdoors. The post Bruins set to play Lightning outdoors in Tampa Bay for 2026 Stadium Series appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 hours ago LA wildfires: Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings postpone games in the NBA and NHL

LA wildfires: Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings postpone games in the NBA and NHL  BBC.com

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24 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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26 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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24 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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35 hours ago The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time

The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.

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29 hours ago Omi, a competitor to Friend, wants to boost your productivity using AI and a ‘brain interface’

San Francisco startup Based Hardware announced the launch of a new AI wearable, Omi, to boost productivity during the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas this week. The device can be worn as a necklace where Omi’s AI assistant can be activated by saying “Hey Omi.” The startup also claims Omi can be attached to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 hours ago Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, odds: Who wins NFL playoff game?

Washington Commanders vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, odds: Who wins NFL playoff game?  The Arizona Republic

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30 hours ago Healthcare analytics platform H1 has acquired Ribbon, backed by a16Z and General Catalyst

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 hours ago Healthcare analytics platform H1 has acquired Ribbon, backed by a16z and General Catalyst

H1, a healthcare data analytics platform serving the pharmaceutical industry with data on over 10 million healthcare professionals, has acquired Ribbon, a startup that helps patients find doctors that are supported by their insurance. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The last time that Ribbon — founded in 2016 and a Y […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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35 hours ago 'Don't be boring!' How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January

What do you say to people when they ask you why you aren't drinking? How do you get your friends to hang out in places other than bars? We tackle the social conundrums of sober socializing.

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