2 hours ago Security screeners at San Francisco International Airport protest for better pay

Security screeners at San Francisco International Airport protest for better pay  The Mercury News

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5 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.

Society

50 minutes ago Alaska DOT&PF granted $1.13 million for Seward Highway avalanche mitigation

Alaska DOT&PF granted $1.13 million for Seward Highway avalanche mitigation  Alaska's News Source

Economics

2 hours ago Hollywood Hills Resident 'Lawrence' Captures Internet's Heart With Emotional LA Fire Interview

A Hollywood Hills resident has captured the Internet’s attention after giving an emotional interview amid the devastating LA wildfires. Thousands of Californians are without homes as the unforgiving wave of wildfires continue to sweep LA. But one local man is standing his ground — because unlike some very rich celebs, his Hollywood Hills condo is [...] Read More... The post Hollywood Hills Resident 'Lawrence' Captures Internet's Heart With Emotional LA Fire Interview appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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6 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.

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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

6 hours ago Alaska Airlines Reassures Travelers After Maintenance Mishap at Anchorage International Airport Involving a Boeing 737 in a Taxiway Departure: New Report You Need To Know

Alaska Airlines Reassures Travelers After Maintenance Mishap at Anchorage International Airport Involving a Boeing 737 in a Taxiway Departure: New Report You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

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3 hours ago Musk blasts Soros in series of posts after Biden gives him nation's top civilian award: 'Hatred of humanity'

Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk has been laying into liberal megadonor George Soros on social media in recent days after Soros was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Biden.

Politics

16 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 ‘Slender Man’ stabber granted early release by judge after multiple failed attempts

A Wisconsin judge granted an early conditional release Thursday to Morgan Geyser, who was convicted of stabbing her childhood friend more than a decade ago.

Economics

6 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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7 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX to Provide Free Starlink Terminals to Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires

Elon Musk said his SpaceX company will provide free Starlink terminals to the Los Angeles areas affected by the raging and catastrophic wildfires. The satellite internet service will help restore communication in areas devastated by the ongoing fires. The post Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Provide Free Starlink Terminals to Areas Affected by Los Angeles Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

10 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

4 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

7 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

10 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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4 hours ago Angelina Jolie Says Her 'Light' Was ‘Dimmed' During Brad Pitt Divorce Years

Angelina Jolie was at a low point before finding her “light” again. The accomplished actress and activist is riding a career high off the acclaim she’s receiving for her role as legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Maria. But beyond that, she’s been dealing with her very public and very contentious divorce from Brad Pitt. [...] Read More... The post Angelina Jolie Says Her 'Light' Was ‘Dimmed' During Brad Pitt Divorce Years appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

7 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

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

6 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

8 hours ago Jean Smart pushes TV networks not to air Hollywood award shows, donate the money to fire relief instead

Jean Smart pleaded with television networks not to air upcoming award shows as wildfires burn around the Los Angeles County. Smart won an award during Sunday's Golden Globes.

Events

6 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.

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8 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash Against Free Speech from Meta Workers and Facebook 'Supreme Court'

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under fire from both the "Facebook Supreme Court" and its own employees following Zuckerberg's decision this week to embrace free speech on his heavily censored platforms. The post Mark Zuckerberg Faces Backlash Against Free Speech from Meta Workers and Facebook ‘Supreme Court’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

7 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

7 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

9 hours ago Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources

The California wildfires are burning in the middle of what's usually a busy awards season in Hollywood, home to many celebrities.

Events

8 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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10 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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8 hours ago REPORT: Caitlin Clark Is the WNBA's Is Most Popular Player, But Makes Less Per Year Than the Average New Yorker

Become a WNBA superstar, they said; it'll be fun, they said. But did they mention you wouldn't make any money? Caitlin Clark is finding that out right now. The post REPORT: Caitlin Clark Is the WNBA’s Is Most Popular Player, But Makes Less Per Year Than the Average New Yorker appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago Amazon's Winter Sale: Stay fit and warm this winter with these 10 finds

Don't let the winter chill dampen your fitness spirit.  Here are ten picks to keep you warm and fit, all available at your convenience during Amazon's Winter Sale.

Events

11 hours ago International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) And United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Announce Tentative Agreement On New Six

International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) And United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Announce Tentative Agreement On New Six-Year Master Contract  PerishableNews

Politics

11 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

12 hours ago New mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI  

AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in-person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks. Computer scientists at the Oxford Internet Institute, Imperial College London, and UCLouvain have developed a new mathematical model which could help people better understand the risks posed by AI and assist regulators in protecting peoples' privacy.

Politics

16 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.

Events

12 hours ago AT&T knows telecoms don't have the best reputation: New outage guarantee aims to fix that

AT&T is trying to address one of the biggest frustrations for wireless phone and internet customers—losing service to outages and still paying for it.

Politics

19 hours ago Armed Services YMCA of Alaska seeks nominations for ‘Salute to the Military’ awards

Armed Services YMCA of Alaska seeks nominations for ‘Salute to the Military’ awards  Alaska's News Source

Events

13 hours ago Internet calling: US government approves funding for smartphone broadband

Look up: Can you see the sky?

Politics

24 hours ago Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation

The Eaton fire in Los Angeles County's Altadena and Pasadena has grown to over 10,000 acres with at least five people dead, hundreds of homes lost, and over 100,000 people under an ordered evacuation. The post Eaton Fire Grows to over 10,000 Acres, 5 Dead, Homes Lost, 100,000 People Under Evacuation appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Donald Trump Jr. finds way to blame Ukraine for spread of Los Angeles wildfires

Donald Trump Jr. finds way to blame Ukraine for spread of Los Angeles wildfires  POLITICO Europe

Politics

26 hours ago Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks

“Our administration is committed to ensuring nonprofits and all who gather in these spaces are protected from hate and extremist violence.” The post Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks appeared first on Boston.com.

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22 hours ago Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six

Statement from Acting Secretary Julie Su on International Longshoremen’s Association, United States Maritime Alliance tentative six-year agreement  US Department of Labor

Politics

25 hours ago Nikki Glaser Learns Kylie Jenner's Reaction To Her Timothée Chalamet Jokes

In a sea of A-list movie stars, the person Nikki Glaser cared most about making laugh at the Golden Globes was… a reality TV star! The stand-up comedian is still coming down from the high of hosting the prestigious awards ceremony and trying to make SO many celebs laugh — which she managed to successfully [...] Read More... The post Nikki Glaser Learns Kylie Jenner's Reaction To Her Timothée Chalamet Jokes -- And It's WAY Too Important To Her! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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