2 hours ago The apocalyptic destruction I saw in Pacific Palisades: Reporter's notebook

The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.

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2 hours ago Rumble Among 15 Targets of Texas Attorney General’s Child Privacy Probe

Texas has become a leading enforcer of internet rules. Its latest probe includes some platforms that privacy experts describe as unusual suspects.

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2 hours ago Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals

Pilot Project Encouraging Building Electrification Proves Popular in Washington State, Saving Customers Money While Helping Meet Climate Goals  Earthjustice

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78 minutes ago L.A. fires latest: Close to 200,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation

As high winds persist, Los Angeles struggles with water and firefighting staffing challenges. Authorities say "thousands" of homes and businesses are destroyed. At least five people have died.

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6 hours 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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37 hours ago Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV

Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.

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4 hours ago These are CES 2025’s least repairable and sustainable gadgets, according to iFixit

The Razzies, the Darwins — not all awards are good. Sure, CES is a time to celebrate the year’s weirdest and most wonderful consumer electronic, but thankfully we’ve got iFixit around to throw a little cold water on the fair. As we enter the penultimate day of the event, the repair stalwart presents its “Worst […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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33 hours ago Preventing this insidious email forwarding scam that will drain your bank account

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says business email compromise scams are a serious threat, as shown by Teresa W.'s near loss of thousands of dollars.

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87 minutes ago Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus

Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus  The Associated Press

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5 hours ago US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says

US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says  Reuters.com

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2 hours ago Actress Jean Smart Urges Hollywood Networks to Nix Awards Shows and Donate Money to L.A. Fire Victims

HBO's "Hacks" star Jean Smart, an Emmy and Golden Globes winner, is getting a lot of agreement regarding her idea of how to aid victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires and firefighters battling the blazes. The post Actress Jean Smart Urges Hollywood Networks to Nix Awards Shows and Donate Money to L.A. Fire Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Seahawks learn their final grades from beat reporter Bob Condotta | Analysis

Seahawks learn their final grades from beat reporter Bob Condotta | Analysis  The Seattle Times

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3 hours ago The apocalyptic destruction I saw in Pacific Palisades fire: Reporter's notebook

The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.

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3 hours ago PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires

PHOTOS: Washington firefighters head out to help with devastating California wildfires  KIRO Seattle

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11 hours ago 5 things to know for Jan. 9: Los Angeles wildfires, Carter funeral, Presidential immunity, School safety, Winter virus season

5 things to know for Jan. 9: Los Angeles wildfires, Carter funeral, Presidential immunity, School safety, Winter virus season  CNN

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3 hours ago Powerful fire union that was neutral in 2024 backs Noem for DHS as California wildfires rage

The International Association of Firefighters endorsed Gov. Kristi Noem for DHS secretary as California fires rage, which notably follows its neutral 2024 presidential position.

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14 hours ago Kate Middleton is 'the glue' when King Charles, Prince William 'don't see eye to eye': expert

Kate Middleton, who is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Jan. 9, has proven herself to be the shiniest jewel of the British monarchy. The princess is married to Prince William, heir to the throne.

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4 hours ago Live updates: Firefighters face third day of strong winds in fight against LA County fires

Live updates: Firefighters face third day of strong winds in fight against LA County fires  NBC Los Angeles

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14 hours ago 'Opposite of a seat squatter': Flight passenger shares unexpected encounter with fellow traveler

A social media user is sharing her in-flight encounter with a passenger who was an "opposite" tale from the viral "seat squatter" stories. An etiquette expert weighs in.

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5 hours ago Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation

Firefighters make progress slowing wildfires while Los Angeles grapples with scope of devastation  The Associated Press

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22 hours ago We talked to the guy who was stuck in a Waymo robotaxi on a dizzying loop

A month ago, a video circulated around social media of a Waymo robotaxi stuck in a roundabout loop – an isolated incident with no passengers in the vehicle, according to Waymo. Apparently, it wasn’t a one-time thing. Around the same time, in another Waymo robotaxi headed for the Phoenix airport, Mike Johns, founder and CEO […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Photos: Los Angeles wildfires threaten lives, homes and cultural landmarks

The fires have forced mass evacuations. Firefighters are struggling to control a patchwork of deadly blazes that have killed at least five people and leveled entire communities.

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23 hours ago Charlamagne points to Trump's 'Gulf of America' plan as a show of 'political will' Dems could never pull off

Radio host Charlamagne Tha God gave President-elect Trump credit for entirely changing how people talk about politics, arguing Democrats need to learn from him.

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5 hours ago Cause of raging Los Angeles wildfires still undetermined as Mayor Karen Bass defends her leadership

Los Angeles officials delivered an update on the efforts to combat wildfires across the city on Thursday, saying more evacuations are expected.

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23 hours ago Suspicious vehicle investigated near Capitol as Trump arrives for Carter viewing

Suspicious vehicle investigated near Capitol as Trump arrives for Carter viewing  NBC Washington

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6 hours ago Building better batteries: Researchers untangle the tiny strands of lithium that develop inside rechargeable batteries

When we plug in our cell phones to charge them, we take it for granted that they'll soon be brimming with energy for scrolling, texting and receiving news alerts. But the technology powering this—rechargeable lithium-ion batteries—heralded a genuine technological revolution when these batteries first appeared on the commercial scene in the 1990s, and they earned their developers the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019. Without this innovation, our smartphones, wireless headphones and electric vehicles would be both environmentally and economically infeasible.

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24 hours ago 'Safety Isn't Just a Statistic': Read SF Mayor Daniel Lurie's Inauguration Speech

'Safety Isn't Just a Statistic': Read SF Mayor Daniel Lurie's Inauguration Speech  SFist

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10 hours ago Hollywood Hills fire forces more evacuations, with 27K acres scorched across Los Angeles County

The Sunset Fire, which erupted in the Hollywood Hills and prompted evacuation orders Wednesday night, is the fifth wildfire that firefighters are facing.

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26 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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13 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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26 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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13 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.

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31 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will be relocating its content moderation and trust and safety teams from California to Texas as part of a broader effort to promote free expression and address the extreme leftist bias introduced into its content moderation process at the hands of its woke Silicon Valley workforce. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 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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31 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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18 hours ago Washington state sends firefighting teams and resources to assist with Southern California wildfires

Washington state sends firefighting teams and resources to assist with Southern California wildfires  KHQ Right Now

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33 hours ago Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that go far beyond the buzzing vibrations of today's consumer devices. The team published their findings in Advanced Science.

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19 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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38 hours ago Royals ‘couldn't give a damn' about Meghan Markle's Netflix show, duchess is 'closed chapter’: experts

Meghan Markle is launching a lifestyle series on Netflix, "With Love, Meghan," where she serves as host and executive producer. Several experts claimed the British royal family won't be watching.

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20 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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39 hours ago Alaska Airlines Appoints John Wiitala To Drive Fleet Safety And Innovation

Alaska Airlines Appoints John Wiitala To Drive Fleet Safety And Innovation  Travel And Tour World

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20 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

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39 hours ago United States: AI Safety Institute releases its first synthetic content guidance report (NIST AI 100 4)

United States: AI Safety Institute releases its first synthetic content guidance report (NIST AI 100 4)  GlobalComplianceNews

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22 hours ago From palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: 'Everything was on fire'

Survivors of multiple massive wildfires that simultaneously erupted in Los Angeles County described apocalyptic scenes.

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