5 hours ago Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

Politics

17 hours ago Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

Society

3 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

17 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

8 hours ago Former NFL star Frank Wycheck suffered from CTE prior to death, researchers say

A scientific study of former Titans tight end Frank Wycheck's brain confirmed the late NFL star suffered from the degenerative brain disease in the last years of his life.

Events

7 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

8 hours ago Professor William Thilly, whose research illuminated the effects of mutagens on human cells, dies at 79

A professor of genetics, toxicology, and biological engineering, Thilly pushed himself and his students to develop solutions to real-world problems.

Science

5 hours ago Ancient kangaroo teeth hold clues to the role of climate change in ancient extinction

In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species. New research suggests climate change played a much smaller role than once thought, though not all agree.

Politics

6 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

Economics

9 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

11 hours ago 2024 Research ~ United States Laboratory Disposable Products Market Poised for Growth, Reaching USD 1.94 Billion by 2029, Diagnostic Testing Surge Influences Expansion

2024 Research ~ United States Laboratory Disposable Products Market Poised for Growth, Reaching USD 1.94 Billion by 2029, Diagnostic Testing Surge Influences Expansion  GlobeNewswire

Science

7 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

7 hours ago LNG project development company says it has an agreement to develop $44 billion Alaska project

LNG project development company says it has an agreement to develop $44 billion Alaska project  Anchorage Daily News

Economics

7 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

9 hours ago A swanky S.F. building sold beyond its value. Now the sellers are suing the city for a tax refund

A swanky S.F. building sold beyond its value. Now the sellers are suing the city for a tax refund  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

13 hours ago Churches Burn; Synagogue Scorched, but Survives; Rabbi's Home Lost in Palisades Fire

Religious buildings were not spared the wrath of the Palisades Fire on Tuesday and Wednesday in Los Angeles, with many churches damaged and destroyed. The post Churches Burn; Synagogue Scorched, but Survives; Rabbi’s Home Lost in Palisades Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 hours ago Innovative smart window technology balances heat and visibility control

Smart windows are becoming a key focus in the push for energy-efficient buildings and sustainable architecture. These windows can dynamically adjust their properties to control light and heat, improving comfort while reducing energy costs.

Politics

13 hours ago Dallas firms plan another data center campus with $1 billion price tag

Three Dallas-based firms are partnering to develop a $1 billion data center campus south of Dallas.

Economics

14 hours ago California wildfire forecast: LA under critical fire risk with gusty winds forecast

High pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over southern California, producing more gusty winds.

Events

8 hours ago Elimination of newly discovered loss mechanism enhances organic solar cell efficiency and stability

Researchers at Åbo Akademi University in Finland have identified and eliminated a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells that makes them more efficient and gives them a longer lifetime. The results provide new insight into how efficiency and stability can be increased in the future.

Politics

24 hours ago Mandy Moore 'Absolutely Numb' In Footage Watching 'Sweet Home' Destroyed In Wildfire

Mandy Moore has shared some harrowing videos from the Los Angeles wildfires. In a new Instagram post, the 40-year-old singer shared some heartbreaking clips from her “sweet home” in Altadena, California. In the videos, you can see all the destruction and flames that have engulfed the area, with many buildings and homes being burned to [...] Read More... The post Mandy Moore 'Absolutely Numb' In Footage Watching 'Sweet Home' Destroyed In Wildfire appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

8 hours ago Mary Washington Biology Majors Capture Research Grants at Statewide Conference

Mary Washington Biology Majors Capture Research Grants at Statewide Conference  University of Mary Washington

Politics

25 hours ago Capitol Police arrest man attempting to set his car on fire amid Trump DC visit with GOP senators

The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) said that they arrested a person who attempted to set his car near the Capitol building during President-elect Trump's visit.

Events

9 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

26 hours ago Photos from California wildfires show shocking before and after at historic state parks: 'Devastating'

The Southern California wildfires have destroyed Will Rogers’ historic Los Angeles home in Will Rogers State Historic Park and buildings at Topanga State Park.

Events

13 hours ago Interior agency rejects Hilcorp request for more time to develop Arctic Alaska offshore oil field

Interior agency rejects Hilcorp request for more time to develop Arctic Alaska offshore oil field  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

13 hours ago Firefighters learn from experts about electric vehicle batteries, safety

There's a reason that electric vehicles (EV) in salvage yards are kept by themselves and spaced far apart. Their lithium-ion batteries can hold a lot of energy, and if one catches fire, it's sometimes hard for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.

Politics

14 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.

Politics

14 hours ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Last Month Bragged About Building a 'Greener LA'

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who is under fire for being in Africa as her city erupted in flames this week, last month boasted that she was "building a greener L.A." The post L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Last Month Bragged About Building a ‘Greener LA’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

21 hours ago Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor says

Unnamed company in talks to develop Alaska LNG Pipeline, governor says  Homer News

Politics