3 hours ago San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announces hiring freeze on first day in office amid mounting budget deficit

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announces hiring freeze on first day in office amid mounting budget deficit  ABC7 Bay AreaFacing massive deficit, S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie orders citywide hiring freeze on his first full day in office  San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Gets a New Mayor and an Emergency Plan for the Fentanyl Scourge  The New York Times

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80 minutes ago AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807

AGDC and Glenfarne to Develop $44 Billion Alaska LNG Project, Including 807-Mile Pipeline  Pipeline and Gas Journal

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3 hours ago California wildfires live updates: 10 killed in Los Angeles County as Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires continue to spread

California wildfires live updates: 10 killed in Los Angeles County as Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires continue to spread  Yahoo! Voices

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4 hours ago With smaller board, new bylaws and fresh focus, San Francisco federation looks to boost impact, empower donors

With smaller board, new bylaws and fresh focus, San Francisco federation looks to boost impact, empower donors  eJewish Philanthropy

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17 hours ago ICON, a builder of 3D printed homes last valued around $2 billion, cuts about 25% of staff

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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3 hours ago California wildfires live updates: 10 killed in Los Angeles County as Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton Fires continue to burn

California wildfires live updates: 10 killed in Los Angeles County as Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton Fires continue to burn  Yahoo! Voices

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4 hours ago US lawmakers ask government to consider curbs on biotech exports to China's military

US lawmakers ask government to consider curbs on biotech exports to China's military  Reuters.com

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18 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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4 hours ago Judge will weigh holding Giuliani in contempt after $148 million defamation award

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on whether to hold Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court for continuing to spread lies about two Georgia election workers after they secured a $148 million defamation judgment against him

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8 hours ago DeSantis calls for media to hold Democratic California leaders accountable for wildfires: 'Have not seen that'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed out the difference in how Republican and Democratic leaders are treated by some in media when natural disasters take place in their states.

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20 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.

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5 hours ago Palisades Fire, now historic and deadly, continues to grow in scale and devastation

Palisades Fire, now historic and deadly, continues to grow in scale and devastation  KTLA Los Angeles

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11 hours ago Alex Marlow: How Fani Willis' Latest Stunt to Continue Her Unconstitutional Witch Hunt Could Benefit Trump

On Thursday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the latest moves in the Fulton County case with President-Elect Donald Trump. Marlow said that Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis likely won’t get put back on the case The post Alex Marlow: How Fani Willis’ Latest Stunt to Continue Her Unconstitutional Witch Hunt Could Benefit Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago Dallas firms plan another data center campus with $1 billion price tag

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

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6 hours ago Visualizing the effects and causes of caregiver deaths on children in the USA

Visualizing the effects and causes of caregiver deaths on children in the USA  Nature.com

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14 hours ago The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows

The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows  The Spokesman Review

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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

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6 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.

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16 hours ago Republican lawmakers' demands threaten to trip up Donald Trump's agenda

Republican lawmakers' demands threaten to trip up Donald Trump's agenda  Washington Times

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7 hours ago Hear the latest updates on the wildfires buring out of control in the LA area

Several large wildfires continue to rage out of control in Los Angeles County. At least 10 people have been killed, according to the LA County Medical Examiner, and thousands have fled their homes.

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17 hours ago San Francisco Giants Need To Keep Making Additions To Continue Power Ranking Climb

San Francisco Giants Need To Keep Making Additions To Continue Power Ranking Climb  Sports Illustrated

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8 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

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19 hours ago Bad Bunny's new album is being called his most Puerto Rican and political yet

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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16 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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21 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.

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17 hours ago Los Angeles begins to face 'apocalyptic' devastation as wildfires continue to burn

Los Angeles begins to face 'apocalyptic' devastation as wildfires continue to burn  PBS NewsHour

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22 hours ago Citizen Coyotes of San Francisco: WHERE they are, WHO they are, and HOW to get along

Citizen Coyotes of San Francisco: WHERE they are, WHO they are, and HOW to get along -  Bay Nature

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17 hours ago California wildfires: Police shoot down celebrities floating arson theories

While various celebrities continue to question how the Los Angeles wildfires started, the Los Angeles Police Department told Fox News Digital there have been "no reports of arson."

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26 hours ago Ice Dogs return to Alaska with hopes of continuing Midwest Division climb

Ice Dogs return to Alaska with hopes of continuing Midwest Division climb  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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18 hours ago TikTok tells LA staff impacted by wildfires to use personal/sick hours if they can’t work from home

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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30 hours ago Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over Oil and Gas Leasing Restrictions in Arctic Refuge

Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over Oil and Gas Leasing Restrictions in Arctic Refuge  ChemAnalyst

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18 hours ago Kelly Stafford shocked over devastation of California wildfires: ‘It doesn’t feel real’

Kelly Stafford is praying weather conditions calm down as the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles continue to rip through Southern California.

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30 hours ago ‘DOGE’ senator seeks to ensure feds can continue pursuing COVID fraudsters, debtors, as IG sounds alarm

After receiving a letter from the IG, Sen. Joni Ernst drafted legislation to ensure collections and investigations regarding the PPP loan program can continue.

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19 hours ago Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus

Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus  The Associated Press

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31 hours ago Defiant is a new European VC firm that uses data and products to make better investments

Defiant is a new early stage VC firm focused on B2B SaaS and fintech coming out of stealth today. Joseph Pizzolato (pictured right) and Cam Rail (pictured left), the duo at the helm of the firm who met when they were six years old, have already secured $30 million and plan to raise as much […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 hours ago ‘Fighter’ Singer Jon Kahn Loses Home to Palisades Fire: I’m 'Leaning into Faith... I’m Going to Get Up Just Like the Song Says’

Breitbart News’s Jon Kahn, the singer/songwriter behind the #1 hit Trump tribute song “Fighter,” spoke with Fox & Friends’ Ainsley Earhardt about the loss of his home in the Palisades fire and how he’s “leaning into faith” to get up and continue fighting just like the words of his hit song. The post ‘Fighter’ Singer Jon Kahn Loses Home to Palisades Fire: I’m ‘Leaning into Faith… I’m Going to Get Up Just Like the Song Says’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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35 hours ago After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan

After Trump visit, Republicans still divided on tax and border security plan  The Washington Post

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21 hours ago Loyalty Shakeup Coming? Alaska Airlines VP Signals Plan To Reward Ticket Price Over Distance Flown

Loyalty Shakeup Coming? Alaska Airlines VP Signals Plan To Reward Ticket Price Over Distance Flown  View from the Wing

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36 hours ago Women’s Basketball Treks to the Beaver State to Continue WCC Slate at Oregon State, Portland

Women’s Basketball Treks to the Beaver State to Continue WCC Slate at Oregon State, Portland  University of San Francisco Athletics

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24 hours ago San Francisco gets a new mayor and an emergency plan for the fentanyl scourge

San Francisco gets a new mayor and an emergency plan for the fentanyl scourge  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

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36 hours ago 49ers' general manager drops the hammer on Brock Purdy's future after disappointing season

Despite posting the worst numbers of his career and missing the playoffs, the 49ers plan on keeping Brock Purdy around for a long time.

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24 hours ago Watch Duty surpasses ChatGPT as top free app on App Store as California fires spread

Watch Duty, an app to track wildfires with live maps and alerts, has become the No. 1 free app in Apple’s App Store as of Wednesday morning. The fire-tracking app surpassed the ChatGPT app for the No. 1 spot as devastating fires continue to rage across Southern California. ChatGPT had been in the No. 1 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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36 hours ago Alaska sues Biden administration for ‘irrational’ restrictions on Trump

Alaska sues Biden administration for ‘irrational’ restrictions on Trump-era oil and gas drilling mandate  wccsradio.com

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26 hours ago 2 dead, thousands of structures destroyed as Palisades Fire continues growing

2 dead, thousands of structures destroyed as Palisades Fire continues growing  KTLA Los Angeles

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38 hours ago Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda

President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.

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26 hours ago 2 dead, over 5,300 structures destroyed as Palisades Fire continues growing

2 dead, over 5,300 structures destroyed as Palisades Fire continues growing  KTLA Los Angeles

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