The Bruins have lost six games in a row for the first time since March 2015. The post After another frustrating loss, it’s time for the Bruins to shake things up  appeared first on Boston.com.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A man who fired a gun inside a restaurant in the nation's capital after a fake online conspiracy theory motivated him to do so nearly a decade ago was shot and killed by North Carolina police.

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The ancient Christian community of Syria is facing an existential threat, particularly in Aleppo, under the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The post Exclusive – Persecution Expert: Christians in Aleppo Could Face ‘Beginning of the End’ Under Jihadi Rule appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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

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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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But the court left in place an injunction that bars the Justice Department from disclosing the report for another three days.

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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.

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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.

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Police reportedly have been investigating the Kenneth fire in Woodland Hills near the southside of the San Fernando Valley as possible arson and have detained a suspect, according to a local Fox News affiliate. The post Report: Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills Possible Arson, Suspect Detained appeared first on Breitbart.

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NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."

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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.

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On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) stated that the cuts to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget will likely be reversed “and should be. And they were perhaps ill-advised, but they’re not a reason why The post Dem Rep. Sherman: ‘Political’ to Blame L.A. Fire Budget Cuts for Impacts of Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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As wildfires rage for the third consecutive day through parts of Los Angeles, now including the Hollywood Hills, several neighborhoods have been forced to evacuate for safety purposes. But on Thursday afternoon, a wildfire evacuation alert was mistakenly sent to the smartphone of every resident in Los Angeles County, a region with more than 9 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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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.

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An Airbnb customer claims the company refused to rebook her Los Angeles stay amid raging wildfires that spread due to extreme winds, causing historic destruction of homes and displacing tens of thousands of people. According to the Silicon Valley giant, the wildfires raging throughout Los Angeles are not a "major disruptive event." The post prompted many to share their own Airbnb horror stories. The post Silicon Valley Sickos: Airbnb Tells Customer Los Angeles Wildfires Don’t Count as ‘Major Disruptive Event’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has voiced skepticism at reports that there simply is not enough water to fight the Los Angeles, California, wildfires, pointing out that the way the state is "managed" is to blame. The post NASCAR Star Danica Patrick: The Way California Is ‘Managed’ Is to Blame for Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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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

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday on CNN's "The Lead" that Canada will never become part of the United States, adding that Canadians identify as "not American." The post Trudeau on Canada Becoming 51st State: ‘Not Going to Happen,’ We Define Ourselves As ‘Not American’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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Aerial footage captured by local news drones shows the devastating damage done by the raging Pacific Palisades fire in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood, revealing a post-apocalyptic landscape of destroyed homes. The post WATCH: Drone Footage Shows Destroyed Pacific Palisades L.A. Neighborhood appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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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.

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“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.

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California Los Angeles Wildfires LIVE Updates: Wildfires still scorching across Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills; visible from space  The Indian Express

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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.

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"Jayson is an unbelievable player — a great player, one of the best Celtics of all time — and the facts speak for themselves." The post Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla respond to Brandon Jennings’ ‘softest’ Celtic criticism  appeared first on Boston.com.

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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

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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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.

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The Los Angeles Fire Department erroneously sent an evacuation warning text message alert to all of Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, inflicting more panic and confusion on an already traumatized public coping with the most damaging fires in Los Angeles history. The post Los Angeles Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday reminded President-elect Donald Trump, who hopes to acquire Greenland, that Russia will protect its “strategic interests” in the Arctic region. The post Kremlin Warns Donald Trump to Stay Away from Greenland – Russia Has ‘Strategic Interests’ in Arctic appeared first on Breitbart.

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department erroneously sent an evacuation warning text message alert to all of Los Angeles County on Thursday afternoon, inflicting more panic and confusion on an already traumatized public coping with the most damaging fires in Los Angeles history. The post Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County appeared first on Breitbart.

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

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Edgar Maddison Welch, 36, of Salisbury, N.C., who was sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 shooting at a Washington restaurant, was fatally shot after he pointed a gun at an officer during a traffic stop, the police said.

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Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined with the court’s three liberals in rejecting his emergency motion. The post Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case appeared first on Boston.com.

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On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) stated that he won’t vote for a large reconciliation bill on the border, taxes, and energy if it includes an increase in the debt ceiling. Paul began The post Rand Paul: I Won’t Vote for Reconciliation Bill That Raises Debt Limit appeared first on Breitbart.

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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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Jimmy Rogers introduced as Washington State head football coach (Jan. 9, 2025)  The Spokesman Review

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On Thursday’s broadcast of “CNN This Morning,” Retired CAL FIRE Battalion Chief Mike Lopez praised California’s mutual aid system and said that the recent fires would be tough to combat even with more firefighters, but budget cuts have created an The post Retired CAL Fire Battalion Chief: Budget Cuts Have Created Staffing Issues appeared first on Breitbart.

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It is not just the bond market that is having doubts about the stance of monetary policy. Federal Reserve officials are also seeing the light. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Cracks Emerge in the Fed’s Rate Cut Consensus appeared first on Breitbart.

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As the wildfires rage, a left-wing magazine is hailing Kristin Crowley, Los Angeles’s first LGBTQ+ fire chief, as proof that “lesbians get it done,” sparking backlash over priorities during the city’s historic disaster. The post ‘Lesbians Get it Done’: Pride Magazine Celebrates Gay Fire Chief’s Leadership as California Fires Rage appeared first on Breitbart.

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"Though McDaniels is a two-time failed head coach, no one disputes his coordinator chops.” The post NFL insider: There’s ‘buzz’ Josh McDaniels could return as Patriots’ offensive coordinator  appeared first on Boston.com.

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Actor-comedian Steve Byrne -- the star of the TBS sitcom "Sullivan & Son" -- has called out California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D), for their mishandling of the L.A. wildfires, saying their mismanagement of the state's water supply and other related matters qualifies as "criminal." The post Comedian Steve Byrne Calls Gavin Newsom’s Mismanagement of Los Angeles Fires ‘Criminal’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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Podcast powerhouse Joe Rogan and director-actor Mel Gibson slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom (D)'s failure to prepare Los Angeles for the catastrophic wildfires that have now been destroying regions of the city for three days straight. The post Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson Slam Gavin Newsom’s Failure to Prepare L.A. for Wildfires: ‘You’re Out of Your F*cking Mind, Ruined This State’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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An illegal alien who was previously deported several times is accused of trying to kidnap a teenager in Elmore County, Alabama. The post Sheriff: Illegal Alien Tried to Kidnap Teenage Girl in Alabama Parking Lot appeared first on Breitbart.

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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.

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During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.

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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.

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Conservative President of Panamá José Raúl Mulino stated on Tuesday that he will not respond to President-elect Donald Trump's statement on taking control of the Panama Canal until Trump takes office on January 20. The post Tough on Immigration, Panama’s Conservative Government Grapples with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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On Thursday on MSNBC's "Katy Tur Reports," host Katie Tur showed viewers the devastation left by the wildfires in Pacific Palisades, the neighborhood of Los Angeles she grew up in. The post MSNBC’s Tur Tours Neighborhood She Grew Up in Destroyed in Wildfires: ‘It’s All Gone’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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As he prepares to leave his post, CIA Director Bill Burns speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about the transition to a new Trump administration as well as priorities for the U.S. intel apparatus.

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Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar and comedian Whitney Cummings are among the growing list of Hollywood celebrities turning on Democrats, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, as raging wildfires ripped through the city of Los Angeles. The post Whitney Cummings, Sarah Michelle Gellar Lead Flurry of Hollywood Celebrities Turning on Democrats Amid L.A. Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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No matter how famous he gets, the focus of Bad Bunny's music always comes back to his home of Puerto Rico. And his new record is being called his most Puerto Rican and most political album yet.

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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Lori- Moore-Merrell, the Fire Administrator for FEMA, about fighting -- and plans to rebuild after -- the fires in Los Angeles.

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