37 minutes ago Gumloop, founded in a bedroom in Vancouver, lets users automate tasks with drag

Developers Max Brodeur-Urbas and Rahul Behal think that AI has the potential to automate lots of business-relevant tasks, but that many of the AI-powered automation tools on the market today are unreliable and costly. Part of the problem is that users expect too much of AI, Brodeur-Urbas told TechCrunch — for instance, they assume that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone.

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Society

14 hours ago California FAIR Plan could be on the hook for up to $24 billion in L.A. fire losses

California FAIR Plan could be on the hook for up to $24 billion in L.A. fire losses  San Francisco Chronicle

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12 hours ago LA fires updates: Rams playoff game moved, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Rams playoff game moved, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

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42 minutes ago California Wildfires Live Updates: Fires Devastate L.A. as Death Toll Rises to 10

California Wildfires Live Updates: Fires Devastate L.A. as Death Toll Rises to 10  The New York Times

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4 hours ago Watch: Altadena Family Goes Viral Singing Christian Hymns over Destroyed Home

A family in Altadena went viral this week with video of them singing Christian hymns over the rubble of their home that burned in the Eaton fire just north of Pasadena near Los Angeles. The post Watch: Altadena Family Goes Viral Singing Christian Hymns over Destroyed Home appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

18 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

2 hours ago Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson blast Gov. Newsom amid wildfires: 'Personally ruined' California

Podcast host Joe Rogan spoke with actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson about the devastating Palisades Fires, arguing local and leadership are to blame.

Politics

3 hours ago Her family thought they would return home the next day. Now, their house is gone

Jinghuan Liu Tervalon packed a few documents, keepsakes and clothing before leaving her Altadena, Calif., home ahead of the fast-moving Eaton Canyon Fire. Her son returned to find rubble and ash.

Society

16 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Jamie Lee Curtis donates $1 million to relief efforts as destruction continues

Jamie Lee Curtis has announced that she and her family are making a large donation to relief efforts as fires continue to ravage Los Angeles.

Economics

17 hours ago LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Lakers game postponed, area sports affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

Sport

47 minutes ago LA fire sounded alarm on budget cuts impacting wildfire response: memo

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented operational challenges" which would hamper its wildfire response.

Events

3 hours ago Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.

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20 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

19 hours ago LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires

LA fires updates: Sports teams, athletes and games affected by Los Angeles wildfires  USA TODAY

Sport

52 minutes ago 10 dead, 10K structures destroyed as LA fires turn neighborhoods into ash: Live updates

10 dead, 10K structures destroyed as LA fires turn neighborhoods into ash: Live updates  USA TODAY

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8 hours ago Alex Marlow: Demand That Your Liberal Friends Explain Their Support for Democrats After the LA Fire Debacle 

On Thursday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the fires in California and the preparation for them and response to them by leaders in the state of California. Marlow stated, “We have to hold all these The post Alex Marlow: Demand That Your Liberal Friends Explain Their Support for Democrats After the LA Fire Debacle  appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 hours ago Statewide Neighborhood Cafe Bill Returns, Expanded to More Types of Businesses

Statewide Neighborhood Cafe Bill Returns, Expanded to More Types of Businesses  The Urbanist

Economics

52 minutes ago L.A. fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures feared destroyed as wildfires rage into fourth day

L.A. fires live updates: 10 killed, 10,000 structures feared destroyed as wildfires rage into fourth day  The Washington Post

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9 hours ago Breitbart’s Joel Pollak on Palisades Fire: Residents Stepped Up, Government Was AWOL

Breitbart News senior editor-at-large Joel Pollak said Thursday on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle" that the residents had to help each other during the wildfires in Pacific Palisades while the government "was completely AWOL." The post Breitbart’s Joel Pollak on Palisades Fire: Residents Stepped Up, Government Was AWOL appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

23 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

1 hour ago Fires in California leave at least 10 dead, decimate Los Angeles area: Live Updates

Fires in California leave at least 10 dead, decimate Los Angeles area: Live Updates  CBS News

Events

10 hours ago SEAN HANNITY: California is the 'greatest example' of how the radical left's agenda plays out

Fox News host Sean Hannity fires off on far-left policies as catastrophic wildfires torch Los Angeles, California.

Politics

1 hour ago Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 10 dead

Los Angeles fires: More than 10,000 homes and businesses destroyed, at least 10 dead  Fox News

Events

11 hours ago Dem Rep. Sherman: 'Political' to Blame L.A. Fire Budget Cuts for Impacts of Fire

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.

Politics

2 hours ago LA fires updates: Number of people dead doubles as latest blaze investigated as possible arson

LA fires updates: Number of people dead doubles as latest blaze investigated as possible arson  Sky News

Events

12 hours ago Los Angeles Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County

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.

Politics

2 hours ago California Wildfires Live Updates: Fires Devastate Los Angeles as Death Toll Rises to 10

California Wildfires Live Updates: Fires Devastate Los Angeles as Death Toll Rises to 10  The New York Times

Events

12 hours ago Los Angeles County Fire Department Accidentally Sends Evacuation Alert to All of L.A. County

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.

Politics

3 hours ago California wildfires can take heavy mental health toll on residents, firefighters

As wildfires continue to spread across southern California, experts are warning they could impact the mental health of residents and first responders.

Events

12 hours ago Governor Newsom deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles fires: ‘Looting will not be tolerated’

Governor Newsom deploys California National Guard to Los Angeles fires: ‘Looting will not be tolerated’  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Politics

3 hours ago 10 people have now died in the wildfires spreading across Southern California

The number of dead tied to the wildfires increases as local officials warn the toll will increase. About 180,000 people have had to evacuate.

Events

14 hours ago Trump keeps saying send water from the north to LA fires. That's not the problem

As fires spread across Southern California, Trump urged Newsom to send in water from Northern California despite some experts saying water supply is not the problem.

Politics

3 hours ago 10 people have died in the wildfires spreading across Southern California

The number of dead tied to the wildfires increases as local officials warn the toll will increase. About 180,000 people have had to evacuate.

Events

15 hours ago Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of costs of the initial federal disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires.

Politics

3 hours ago Death Toll Rises to 10 as Los Angeles Wildfires Regather Strength, More Evacuation Orders Issued

Wildfires laying waste to vast areas of Los Angeles have now claimed 10 lives and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, with five fires still burning Friday as dry desert winds fanning the flames regathered strength. One estimate of the damage and economic loss already caused by the catastrophic fires stands at $135-$150 billion. The post Death Toll Rises to 10 as Los Angeles Wildfires Regather Strength, More Evacuation Orders Issued appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

16 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

4 hours ago How the deadly LA wildfires have harmed schools and families who rely on them

NPR's A Martinez asks Los Angeles School Board member Nick Melvoin how deadly fires have harmed schools and the students and families who rely on them.

Events

16 hours ago The apocalyptic destruction I saw in Pacific Palisades: Reporter's notebook

The wind is bending thick swirls of flame over Sunset Boulevard and the firefighters are helpless to stop it.

Politics

4 hours ago Groups of Latino immigrants help to put out wildfires in Los Angeles area

Many Latino immigrants in Los Angeles worked to extinguish some of the fires with hoses. They aren't firefighters, they were just helping people in other neighborhoods.

Events

16 hours ago Joe Biden at Press Briefing on LA Fires: 'The Good News Is, I'm a Great

Joe Biden announced some "good news" to reporters during an awkward press briefing on the Los Angeles wildfires: "I'm a great-grandfather!" The post Joe Biden at Press Briefing on LA Fires: ‘The Good News Is, I’m a Great-Grandfather!’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

5 hours ago WATCH: Palisades Fire still not contained, but some families are beginning to return home

About 180,000 people evacuated this week as multiple fires burned 45 square miles; however, some residents affected by the Palisades Fire went against advisories and began to return home on Thursday.

Events

17 hours ago Adam Carolla Predicts Los Angeles Fires Will Push Californians to Abandon Democrats: 'They're Going to Convert'

Comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla has predicted that the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires will lead wealthy California elites to abandon the Democrat party, or at least persuade them to vote somewhat less blue, because of the onerous amounts of state regulation they will face when they attempt to rebuild. The post Adam Carolla Predicts Los Angeles Fires Will Push Californians to Abandon Democrats: ‘They’re Going to Convert’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

5 hours ago L.A. fires destroy as many as 10,000 buildings as Palisades and Eaton burn

L.A. fires destroy as many as 10,000 buildings as Palisades and Eaton burn  The Washington Post

Events

17 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

6 hours ago Live updates: Deadly LA County fires burn thousands of structures with gusty winds ahead

Live updates: Deadly LA County fires burn thousands of structures with gusty winds ahead  NBC Los AngelesLive updates: At least 10 dead in Los Angeles wildfires as Palisades, Kenneth, Eaton fires burn  CNNLA fires latest updates: At least 10 confirmed dead in Los Angeles wildfires  BBC.com

Events

17 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

6 hours ago 'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina, authorities say

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.

Events

18 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

6 hours ago California Wildfire Live Updates: Death Toll Rises To 10 As Police Arrest Arson Suspect Near Kenneth Fire

California Wildfire Live Updates: Death Toll Rises To 10 As Police Arrest Arson Suspect Near Kenneth Fire  Forbes

Events

18 hours ago Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open

Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years.

Politics

7 hours ago Man arrested on suspicion of starting Los Angeles fire after being detained by locals

Man arrested on suspicion of starting Los Angeles fire after being detained by locals  Yahoo! Voices

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