1 hour ago Supreme Court denies Trump attempt to stop sentencing in New York v. Trump

The United States Supreme Court has denied President-elect Trump's petition to block his Friday sentencing in New York v. Trump.

Politics

9 hours ago PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach

In an FAQ obtained by TechCrunch, PowerSchool confirms it negotiated with the threat actors responsible for the breach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Society

2 hours ago ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff

ICON Technologies Inc., which builds homes using 3D printing, is laying off 114 people, according to a WARN letter filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. A spokesperson for the company confirmed the news to TechCrunch, providing a statement that ICON had “recently made a difficult decision to re-align” its team and team size “to focus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

2 hours ago Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Opens Up About Taylor Swift Fans Giving Her ‘S**t’

Kayla Nicole isn’t happy with the treatment she’s received from Taylor Swift fans. And she’s surprisingly willing to talk about it on TV! Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend is currently one of the competitors on recent reality hit Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. On Wednesday’s episode, the sportscaster had a little breakdown over all the “s**t” she [...] Read More... The post Travis Kelce's Ex Kayla Nicole Opens Up About Taylor Swift Fans Giving Her ‘S**t’ appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Sport

98 minutes ago CNN defamation trial: Judge imposes fine for personal jabs after chaos erupts in court

There were fireworks in court during the third day of testimony from the plaintiff in a defamation lawsuit against CNN, resulting in the judge imposing a fine for personal jabs going forward.

Events

4 hours ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets user assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: Some users report that the new options have disappeared. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. Some users on X on Thursday reported that ChatGPT’s existing custom instructions menu on the web has been revamped with new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

8 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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2 hours ago Travelers come from across the United States to pay respects to former president Jimmy Carter

Travelers come from across the United States to pay respects to former president Jimmy Carter  13WMAZ.com

Politics

7 hours ago Donald Rumsfeld’s Former Washington, D.C., Home Hits the Market for $5.8 Million

Donald Rumsfeld’s Former Washington, D.C., Home Hits the Market for $5.8 Million  Robb Report

Economics

5 hours ago Stiga Talks Scoring Golden Goal for United States at World Junior Championship, Development as Preds Prospect

Stiga Talks Scoring Golden Goal for United States at World Junior Championship, Development as Preds Prospect  NHL.com

Sport

2 hours ago California Wildfire Live Updates: New Fire Ignites In San Fernando Valley—As Death Toll Reaches 6

California Wildfire Live Updates: New Fire Ignites In San Fernando Valley—As Death Toll Reaches 6  Forbes

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4 hours ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets users assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: Some users report that the new options have disappeared. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. Some users on X on Thursday reported that ChatGPT’s existing custom instructions menu on the web has been revamped with new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

3 hours ago 'Enough!': Sen. Jim Banks Slams Democrats Trying to Delay Confirmation of Pete Hegseth

Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) on Thursday revealed that Democrats are trying to delay Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing, scheduled for Tuesday. The post ‘Enough!’: Sen. Jim Banks Slams Democrats Trying to Delay Confirmation of Pete Hegseth appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 hours ago Government investments in failed tech ventures aren't a waste of taxpayer money

A common government strategy to increase prosperity in economically lagging regions is to provide financial assistance to technology-based businesses. This intervention is designed to address market failures that cause financial scarcity in such places.

Economics

15 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

2 hours ago Defense startup Epirus in talks to raise over $150M, potentially cutting valuation 

The round could give the company a valuation of about $1 billion, a decrease from the company’s previous $1.35 billion valuation.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Google folds more AI teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools. On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Google’s AI Studio team and the team developing the API for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

4 hours ago Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students

U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves scrapped the entire 1,500-page regulation after deciding it was “fatally” tainted by legal shortcomings. The post Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 hours ago Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers

Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has undergone exponential growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. Yet its reach extends far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle), logistics, and online advertising.

Economics

2 hours ago Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help'

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Denise Richards opened up about a painful moment in her life on the Season 3 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. After The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum failed to jump from a boat onto a hovering helicopter on the first day in Wednesday’s episode, Directing Staff Billy Billingham [...] Read More... The post Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

9 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.

Technology

4 hours ago CES Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

CES Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans  Reuters

Politics

9 hours ago Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business

“This decision was not made lightly, but after careful consideration, we believe it is the right time to close this chapter.” The post Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

3 hours ago TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can’t work from home

Wildfires are currently devastating the greater Los Angeles area, burning over 45 square miles, torching over 1,300 structures, and putting nearly 180,000 people under evacuation orders as of Thursday. And yet, TikTok’s LA-based employees are being told to either continue their work from home or use their personal/sick days if that’s not possible, while the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

10 hours ago Google’s Daily Listen AI feature generates a podcast based on your Discover feed

Google is testing a new “Daily Listen” feature that automatically generates a podcast based on your Discover feed. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that Daily Listen is a personalized AI-powered audio experience that is designed to help you stay up to date on the topics you care about.  The feature is currently rolling out on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

5 hours ago W.H.O. Says Nothing Unusual in China as Citizens Report Respiratory Infection 'Mayhem'

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) issued statements to the Chinese state propaganda outlet Global Times on Wednesday stating that its experts do not believe the surge in respiratory infection cases at Chinese hospitals is unusual and no emergency declarations have been issued. The post W.H.O. Says Nothing Unusual in China as Citizens Report Respiratory Infection ‘Mayhem’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago United States Oral Solid Dosage Contract Manufacturing Market Set to Reach $11.70 Billion by 2029

United States Oral Solid Dosage Contract Manufacturing Market Set to Reach $11.70 Billion by 2029  GlobeNewswire

Economics

6 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.

Events

13 hours 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

5 hours ago Enhanced tandem solar modules promise lower costs and higher efficiency

Increasing module efficiency and expanding manufacturing capacity play complementary roles in reducing costs of metal halide perovskite/silicon tandem solar modules, according to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Each cost lever can play a similar role depending on a manufacturer's ability to scale up and improve module performance.

Politics

10 hours ago Mail service is suspended, and trading floors are silent, in honor of Jimmy Carter

Post offices are closed and mail delivery is suspended Thursday on the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. The stock market and some national parks are also closed.

Economics

6 hours ago How many ICE requests did Boston police receive in 2024? It depends on who you ask

ICE says it issued 198 detainer requests with the Boston Police Department last year. BPD Commissioner Michael Cox said there were only 15. The post How many ICE requests did Boston police receive in 2024? It depends on who you ask appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago Google folds more teams into DeepMind to ‘accelerate the research to developer pipeline’

As it looks to accelerate the pace of its AI development, Google is further streamlining the teams building its AI services, platforms, and tools. On Thursday, Logan Kilpatrick, who leads product for Google’s AI Studio developer platform, said in a post on X that Google’s AI Studio team and the team developing the API for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 hours 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.

Economics

7 hours ago The Los Angeles Fires Will Put California’s New Insurance Rules to the Test

The state’s insurance industry was reformed in late 2024 to promote coverage in disaster-prone areas. Tens of billions in fire damage will stress-test the new regime.

Events

5 hours ago Judge scraps Biden's Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students

The Biden administration’s Title IX rules expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students have been struck down nationwide after a federal judge in Kentucky found that they overstepped the president’s authority

Politics

8 hours ago Facebook awards researcher $100,000 for finding bug that granted internal access

A security researcher found a bug in a Facebook ad platform, which gave him access to the company’s internal infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

6 hours ago Senator Marshall Meets with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

Senator Marshall Meets with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer  Roger Marshall

Politics

9 hours ago Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store as California fires spread

Watch Duty, an app to track wildfires with live maps and alerts, has become the No. 1 free app in Apple’s App Store as of Wednesday morning. The fire-tracking app surpassed the ChatGPT app for the No. 1 spot as devastating fires continue to rage across Southern California. ChatGPT had been in the No. 1 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

6 hours ago BRETT TOLMAN: New York legal lawfare circus against Trump is Constitutional threat that must be dismissed

The broader consequences of the New York case against Trump are about more than any one individual: it’s a litmus test for the health of our criminal justice system.

Politics

10 hours ago Kansas City Chiefs fans' deaths: Why former homicide detective believes criminal charges still possible

Clayton McGeeney, Ricky Johnson and David Harrington were all found dead in Jordan Willis' Kansas City backyard on Jan 9, 2024 – a year later, their families still have no answers.

Events

6 hours ago Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry

Rep. Chip Roy is reintroducing legislation wielded by Republicans in the 2024 election cycle to highlight the Biden-Harris administration's border security failures. The post Exclusive: Chip Roy Reintroduces Border Bill that Became Election Year Rallying Cry appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago House poised to pass bill that would sanction International Criminal Court for trying to arrest Netanyahu

The House is expected to pass legislation sanctioning the International Criminal Court on Thursday in protest of its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Events

7 hours ago Brooke Shields Accuses Plastic Surgeon Of Doing NSFW Procedure Without Her Consent: ‘Rape Of Some Kind’

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Brooke Shields is opening up about a shocking transgression at the hands of a medical professional. In her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman, out next week, the Mother of the Bride star revealed an intimate surgery she received — without [...] Read More... The post Brooke Shields Accuses Plastic Surgeon Of Doing NSFW Procedure Without Her Consent: ‘Rape Of Some Kind’ appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

12 hours ago News US port strike called off as ILA and USMX reach 'tentative' agreement

News US port strike called off as ILA and USMX reach 'tentative' agreement  theloadstar.com

Events

7 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.

Politics

12 hours ago US Senate poised to vote on bill imposing new penalties on migrants accused of crimes

US Senate poised to vote on bill imposing new penalties on migrants accused of crimes  Reuters

Events

8 hours ago Businesses can't escape the AI revolution—so here's how to build a culture of safe and responsible use

In November 2023, the estates of two now-deceased policyholders sued the US health insurer, United Healthcare, for deploying what they allege is a flawed artificial intelligence (AI) system to systematically deny patient claims.

Politics

13 hours 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

8 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg gave Meta’s Llama team the OK to train on copyrighted works, filing claims

Counsel for plaintiffs in a copyright lawsuit filed against Meta allege that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave the green light to the team behind the company’s Llama AI models to use a data set of pirated ebooks and articles for training. The case, Kadrey v. Meta, is one of many against tech giants developing AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

14 hours ago 'A sea change': Surgeon general's alcohol warning could transform SF bars

'A sea change': Surgeon general's alcohol warning could transform SF bars  SFGATE

Events

8 hours ago CES 2025: The weirdest tech products and claims from this year’s event

CES 2025 is in full swing. While the conference features reveals from tech powerhouses like Nvidia, Samsung, and Toyota, there are also some very strange product concepts and announcements circulating on the show floor. We’ve compiled the weirdest, silliest, and most eyebrow-raising products from CES 2025. A robotic cat that cools down your coffee for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

14 hours ago The SF business seeing record sales after surgeon general's alcohol warning

The SF business seeing record sales after surgeon general's alcohol warning  SFGATE

Events

8 hours ago Former United States presidents arrive to Jimmy Carter's national funeral

Former United States presidents arrive to Jimmy Carter's national funeral  KHOU.com

Politics

16 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

9 hours ago Comcast and other TV streamers are now chasing YouTube’s ad dollars instead of the other way around

TV providers and streamers’ real competition isn’t each other, it’s social video. Or at least that’s what the president of Comcast Advertising, James Rooke, said during an interview on Wednesday at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The ad exec was speaking about the company’s Monday launch of “universal ads,” a solution that lets marketers buy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

16 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.

Events

10 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.

Politics

22 hours ago Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement

Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement  The Washington Post

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