19 minutes ago FHLBank San Francisco Names Luis Granados to Affordable Housing Advisory Council

FHLBank San Francisco Names Luis Granados to Affordable Housing Advisory Council  GlobeNewswire

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7 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.

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24 hours ago Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers

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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2 hours ago Mandy Moore Reveals 'Survivor's Guilt' After Her House Is The Only One 'Still Standing' On Her Street

Mandy Moore is still reeling from the devastating fires that have completely rocked large parts of Los Angeles and its environs. The former A Walk To Remember star is one of far too many folks in the El Lay area who has seen their homes and all their possessions go up in smoke after devastating wildfires [...] Read More... The post Mandy Moore Reveals 'Survivor's Guilt' After Her House Is The Only One 'Still Standing' On Her Street appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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21 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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25 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

89 minutes ago The biggest economic risk from Donald Trump’s presidency is a loss of confidence in US governance

The biggest economic risk from Donald Trump’s presidency is a loss of confidence in US governance  Chatham House

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7 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

26 hours ago ANWR oil lease sale 'yields no bids,' a day after Alaska sues to stop process

ANWR oil lease sale 'yields no bids,' a day after Alaska sues to stop process  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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3 hours ago Strong economy, safe asset demand boosted US dominance in capital flows, White House says

Strong economy, safe asset demand boosted US dominance in capital flows, White House says  Reuters

Events

27 hours ago Spend your Christmas money on these 10 incredible deals during Amazon's winter sale

Amazon’s winter sale runs through January 12 and offers discounts on apparel, mattresses, kitchen gadgets, bedding and much more.

Economics

5 hours ago A wide winter storm is having big impacts. Here’s where it will hit hardest.

A wide winter storm is having big impacts. Here’s where it will hit hardest.  The Washington Post

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7 hours ago Automattic says it will reduce its contribution to WordPress core project to match WP Engine

It’s a new year, but drama in the WordPress community keeps going. Automattic, the company that runs WordPress.com, said that it would reduce its contribution to WordPress core, the open-source project that acts as the backbone of most of Automattic’s products and ensures the longevity of WordPress as a technology and community. Automattic CEO and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

40 hours ago Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

Oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids  Alaska Beacon

Economics

9 hours ago Alaska Gas Prices Inch Upward and U.S. Keeps Global Oil Production Crown

Alaska Gas Prices Inch Upward and U.S. Keeps Global Oil Production Crown  Alaska Native News

Events

11 hours ago Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House

Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House  Financial Times

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14 hours ago California mom who confronted Newsom over wildfire response speaks out: 'Clean this up'

California mom Rachel Darvish tells "Jesse Watters Primetime" whether she believed Gov. Gavin Newsom's response to her about attempting to contact President Biden.

Events

15 hours ago Alaska’s 34th Legislature can incentivize production of sustainable aviation fuel

Alaska’s 34th Legislature can incentivize production of sustainable aviation fuel  Alaska Beacon

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16 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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16 hours ago Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.

Politics

18 hours ago Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help'

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Denise Richards opened up about a painful moment in her life on the Season 3 premiere of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. After The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum failed to jump from a boat onto a hovering helicopter on the first day in Wednesday’s episode, Directing Staff Billy Billingham [...] Read More... The post Denise Richards Reveals For First Time Ever She Was Sexual Assaulted As A Teenager: 'I Couldn't Even Scream For Help' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

18 hours ago Raskin asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call between the two

Top House Judiciary Committee Democrat urges Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to recuse himself from Trump hush money sentencing after a call between Trump and Alito.

Politics

18 hours ago Los Angeles Already Had a Housing Shortage. Wildfires Will Make It Worse.

Los Angeles Already Had a Housing Shortage. Wildfires Will Make It Worse.  The New York Times

Events

20 hours ago CES Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

CES Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans  Reuters

Politics

19 hours ago US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants

US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants  Al Jazeera English

Events

21 hours ago Oil settles up 1% as cold weather in US, Europe drives winter fuel demand

Oil settles up 1% as cold weather in US, Europe drives winter fuel demand  Reuters

Politics

20 hours ago Lakers head coach JJ Redick's house among thousands that burned down in Los Angeles wildfires: report

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among thousands who lost their homes in the Los Angeles area's wildfires after evacuating his family Tuesday.

Events

21 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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25 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

22 hours ago House Passes Bill to Impose Sanctions on I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions

The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Politics

25 hours ago Another winter storm is brewing: See which states are expected to see snow, ice

Another winter storm is brewing: See which states are expected to see snow, ice  USA TODAY

Events

23 hours ago How heat storage technologies could keep Canada's roads and bridges ice

For decades, Canadian cities and towns have combated ice and snow with salt and plows. This approach, however, comes at a steep cost. Traditional techniques damage roads, harm the environment and are not always effective at protecting road users from winter's hazards. An innovative technology known as Borehole Thermal Energy Storage (BTES) could be an effective solution to Canada's winter woes.

Politics

26 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

24 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.

Politics

27 hours ago Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in

The lessening of the wind and an increase in temperatures will make it feel like a fine winter day on Friday. The post Weekend pattern shifts to warmer temps, less wind with some snow mixed in appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

24 hours ago CES 2025: The weirdest tech products and claims from this year’s event

CES 2025 is in full swing. While the conference features reveals from tech powerhouses like Nvidia, Samsung, and Toyota, there are also some very strange product concepts and announcements circulating on the show floor. We’ve compiled the weirdest, silliest, and most eyebrow-raising products from CES 2025. A robotic cat that cools down your coffee for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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29 hours ago U.S. House Dem, former police officers lambast Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon pledge

U.S. House Dem, former police officers lambast Trump’s Jan. 6 pardon pledge  Missouri Independent

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25 hours ago Amazon and Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell on tech giant's full return to office, and relationship with city

Amazon and Seattle: Mayor Bruce Harrell on tech giant's full return to office, and relationship with city  GeekWire

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31 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

25 hours ago WATCH LIVE: Washington County officials provide update on winter conditions

WATCH LIVE: Washington County officials provide update on winter conditions  4029tv

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31 hours ago A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

Events

27 hours ago Houston U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani announces resignation ahead of Trump administration

Houston U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani announces resignation ahead of Trump administration  Houston Public Media

Politics

36 hours ago Heidi Montag Shares A Lot Of Emotions After Her House Burns Down In Los Angeles:

Perez wishes he could hug Heidi Montag right now!!!!!!! [...] Read More... The post Heidi Montag Shares A Lot Of Emotions After Her House Burns Down In Los Angeles: appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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28 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.

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40 hours ago Chemical used for explosives found in New Orleans terrorist's storage unit: FBI

FBI Houston says bottles of sulfuric acid were found inside a cooler at a Harris County storage facility rented by the Bourbon Street terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar.

Events

29 hours ago Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans

Trump's tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans  Reuters

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