3 hours ago ANDREW McCARTHY: Supreme Court allows Trump to be tainted as a felon. But there's a catch

In a ruling last week, denying Trump’s post-trial motions and scheduling sentencing for Friday, Judge Merchan indicated that he would sentence Trump to an unconditional discharge.

Politics

8 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

12 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on 'Tonight Show,' Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: 'It’s F**king Gnarly'

In an appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night, actress Jamie Lee Curtis teared up over the devastation caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas this week. The post Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show,’ Pledges $1 Million to L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts: ‘It’s F**king Gnarly’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

5 hours ago Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires

Ben Affleck is one of the lucky ones. For now, anyway. As fires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this week, the actor was spotted fleeing his $20 million house in the Pacific Palisades to get to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their three kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. He reportedly helped them evacuate from [...] Read More... The post Ben Affleck Leaves Jennifer Garner's To Discover Fate Of His Home Amid Devastating LA Fires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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17 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

12 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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4 hours ago OMG HOT!!! Sophie Turner Straddles Boyfriend Peregrine Pearson In Rare Steamy Look At Their Romance!

Sophie Turner can’t get enough of her man. The Game Of Thrones star took to Instagram this week to share a recap of her 2024. The standout pic — and we mean standout — was one where she’s straddling her standing boyfriend Peregrine Pearson! So hot! The carousel has a snap from each month of [...] Read More... The post OMG HOT!!! Sophie Turner Straddles Boyfriend Peregrine Pearson In Rare Steamy Look At Their Romance! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

7 hours ago Canada Shares Firefighting Aircraft with L.A. After Its Own Disastrous Wildfires

Los Angeles is counting on a significant Canadian presence in its firefighting forces this week as multiple blazes ravage the city, forcing tens of thousands out of their homes. The government of Quebec, in particular, confirmed on Wednesday that its aircraft are currently operating to try to put out the fires in Los Angeles. The post Canada Shares Firefighting Aircraft with L.A. After Its Own Disastrous Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Appeals court will not block partial release of special counsel Jack Smith's Trump report

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a request by Trump and his co-defendents to block the release of Jack Smith’s final report from his investigations of Trump.

Politics

9 hours ago Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, & More Stars Whose Homes Were Destroyed In The Devastating California Wildfires

It has been a heartbreaking week for many residents of Southern California this week. Wildfires have been running rampant throughout the Pacific Palisades and other areas around Los Angeles, doing countless millions in damage. Many of the homes known to have been destroyed belonged to some of the most beloved stars, too. Paris Hilton, Anna [...] Read More... The post Adam Brody, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, & More Stars Whose Homes Were Destroyed In The Devastating California Wildfires appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

4 hours ago Appeals court denies effort to block release of Smith's final report on Trump probes

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied an effort to block the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his two investigations into Donald Trump.

Politics

9 hours ago Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mom Is Bashing Widow Allison Holker Now: 'He Doesn't Deserve This'

Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mom is taking on the Allison Holker controversy. Earlier this week, tWitch’s widow sat down with People to discuss her forthcoming memoir This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light. For the first time she revealed shocking secrets about the late dancer. Family, friends, and fans alike have been [...] Read More... The post Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Mom Is Bashing Widow Allison Holker Now: 'He Doesn't Deserve This' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

7 hours ago This week in science: hula hoop science, vaccine longevity and 2025 space missions

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Jessica Yung and Emily Kwong of Short Wave about the physics of hula hooping, why some vaccines last longer than others, and a few moon launches to watch for in 2025.

Politics

10 hours ago US swimmer Gary Hall Jr loses Olympic gold medals in California wildfires: ‘Something I can live without’

Olympic gold medalist Gary Hall Jr. revealed in an interview this week that he lost all of his belongings, including his medals, after his home burned down in the California wildfires.

Events

7 hours ago Live updates: Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, Georgia, for final burial

Live updates: Jimmy Carter returns to Plains, Georgia, for final burial  The Washington PostLive Updates: Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington  PBS NewsHourEvening Report — Washington pauses to honor Carter, but tough battles lie ahead  The Hill

Politics

11 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

7 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

11 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

8 hours ago Laken Riley Act roils NJ governor’s race as 2 Dems skip roll: ‘The more someone campaigns the less they vote'

Several other candidates in the New Jersey governor's race slammed Reps. Gottheimer and Sherrill for their non-votes on the Laken Riley Act in Congress this week.

Politics

11 hours ago Paris Hilton Left ‘Heartbroken’ After Watching Her Malibu Home ‘Burn To The Ground On Live TV’

Paris Hilton has shared some heartbreaking news. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the reality star revealed her home in Malibu burned “to the ground” in the devastating wildfires raging throughout multiple areas in Southern California this week — and she watched it all go down on live television. Awful. As you can imagine, Paris is [...] Read More... The post Paris Hilton Left ‘Heartbroken’ After Watching Her Malibu Home ‘Burn To The Ground On Live TV’ appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

8 hours ago Chad Suffers Deadly Presidential Palace Attack as Chinese Foreign Minister Visits

The government of Chad said on Thursday that a bizarre attack on the presidential palace had been repelled, with 18 of the attackers and one Chadian soldier killed in the process.  The post Chad Suffers Deadly Presidential Palace Attack as Chinese Foreign Minister Visits appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

13 hours ago Allison Holker Addresses Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Family & Friends After Wave Of Backlash

Allison Holker is addressing all the controversy. As we’ve been following, the widowed mother of three has been taking a LOT of heat after revealing deeply personal secrets about her late husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss earlier this week, with more to come in her memoir This Far: My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the [...] Read More... The post Allison Holker Addresses Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Family & Friends After Wave Of Backlash appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

8 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

13 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.

Events

8 hours ago Special Counsel Weiss expected to release Hunter Biden report as soon as next week

First son Hunter Biden was found guilty, but was pardoned by his father, President Joe Biden, in the felony firearm offense

Politics

17 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 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

19 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 Judge Rejects Biden’s Title IX Rules, Scrapping Protections for Trans Students

The decision threw out the administration’s proposed regulations, which prohibited discrimination based on gender identity.

Politics

27 hours ago Marie Osmond says brother Wayne's death has left a ‘giant hole’ in her heart

Marie Osmond broke her silence on the death of her older brother Wayne Osmond, 73, a week after his death, saying it left a "hole" in her heart.

Events

9 hours ago Jimmy Carter's final journey through Georgia underway after funeral service in Washington

Jimmy Carter's final journey through Georgia underway after funeral service in Washington  CBS News

Politics

9 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

9 hours ago Former President Carter leaves Washington for final time after state funeral

Former President Carter leaves Washington for final time after state funeral  Scripps News

Politics

10 hours ago ‘Hollywood Squares’ Premiere Delayed a Week by CBS Due to Los Angeles Fires

‘Hollywood Squares’ Premiere Delayed a Week by CBS Due to Los Angeles Fires  Variety

Politics

11 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 'Get back to work': House Oversight to take on government telework in 1st hearing of new Congress

FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing of the new Congress next week focused on prolonged pandemic-era telework for federal employees.

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