2 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan: Biden Officials Screamed and Cursed at Us to Censor 'Things that Were True'

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Joe Rogan in an interview published Friday that "people in the Biden administration" pushed Meta "super hard" to censor users who were posting "true" information about the coronavirus vaccines. "These people from the Biden administration would call up our team and scream at them and curse," Zuckerberg said. The post Mark Zuckerberg Tells Joe Rogan: Biden Officials Screamed and Cursed at Us to Censor ‘Things that Were True’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 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 Winter storm to bring 14 inches of snow across 26 US states: Weather update

Winter storm to bring 14 inches of snow across 26 US states: Weather update  Hindustan Times

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30 hours ago Google searches for deleting Facebook, Instagram explode after Meta ends fact

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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3 hours ago Zuckerberg tells Rogan Biden admin would 'scream' and 'curse' at his employees, demanding censorship

Meta and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg spoke to Rogan about the ongoing pressure he and his companies faced from the government to censor American's speech.

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30 hours ago Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market will close after six decades in business

“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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4 hours ago Strong storm to bring high winds, rain and warmth to Alaska this weekend

Strong storm to bring high winds, rain and warmth to Alaska this weekend  Alaska's News Source

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3 hours ago Gonzaga's Mark Few on 'fearless' Washington State: 'They really frustrate some of the teams that they play'

Gonzaga's Mark Few on 'fearless' Washington State: 'They really frustrate some of the teams that they play'  Sports Illustrated

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7 hours ago How Policy Decisions Exacerbated the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

How Policy Decisions Exacerbated the Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires  National Review

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4 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Nukes DEI Programs in Latest Olive Branch to MAGA

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is terminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs effective immediately, and will instead build initiatives "that focus on how to apply fair and consistent practices that mitigate bias for all, no matter your background." This step continues Zuckerberg's attempt to extend an olive branch to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.  The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Nukes DEI Programs in Latest Olive Branch to MAGA appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago TikTok is heading to the Supreme Court to challenge its U.S. ban. Here's what to know

Lawyers for TikTok will argue that banning the app will violate the free speech of 170 million American users. The Justice Department will contend that the app is a national security risk.

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5 hours ago Milo Ventimiglia Heartbreakingly Visits Destroyed Home As Wife Prepares To Give Birth To Their First Child 'Any Day Now'!

Milo Ventimiglia is one of many who lost their home in the devastating LA wildfires. CBS Evening News was with the actor as he tearfully came to check on his home, where he and his wife, Jarah Mariano, have been preparing to welcome their first child together. As he drove to the Malibu property in [...] Read More... The post Milo Ventimiglia Heartbreakingly Visits Destroyed Home As Wife Prepares To Give Birth To Their First Child 'Any Day Now'! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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13 hours ago Pet rescue organizations scramble to respond to destruction caused by LA wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles County have left a trail of destruction — displacing entire families, including pets. Shelters and rescue organizations like Stray Cat Alliance are scrambling to respond.

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14 hours ago Supreme Court weighs TikTok ban Friday; national security, free speech arguments are considered

The Supreme Court agreed to fast-track TikTok's request for review, and the Supreme Court hearing comes just nine days before a U.S. ban takes effect.

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9 hours ago Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at the Event Formalizing the Decision of the U.S. Authorities Regarding Romania's Inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program

Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec at the Event Formalizing the Decision of the U.S. Authorities Regarding Romania's Inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program  US Embassy in Romania

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24 hours ago Tim Tebow issues prayer to 'bring rain to California,' sends thoughts to locals during wildfires

Former college football star and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow issued an emotional prayer for those battling wildfires in California on Thursday.

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10 hours ago Women’s rights groups call on Donald Trump to demand NCAA change trans athlete policies

A coalition of women's advocacy organizations has sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump to demand the NCAA change its transgender athlete policies.

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25 hours ago LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on whether TikTok can be banned in free speech case

LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court hears arguments on whether TikTok can be banned in free speech case  PBS NewsHour

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13 hours ago New Facebook guidelines, censorship draw mixed reaction from Americans

Americans had mixed reactions to Meta's decision to end fact-checking programs on Facebook and Instagram, with some telling Fox News Digital the move was concerning.

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25 hours ago LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on whether TikTok can be banned in free speech case

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on whether TikTok can be banned in free speech case  PBS NewsHour

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13 hours ago Who's in, who's out and who wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico? The quiz is back!

This week, we tackle the Golden Globes, free speech, Girl Scout cookies, dragons and more. Add a perfect score to your New Year's resolutions!

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28 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.

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22 hours ago Trump says he respects Supreme Court's decision to deny his request to stop sentencing, vows to appeal

President-elect Donald Trump said he respects the Supreme Court’s decision to deny his request to stop his sentencing in New York v. Trump from moving forward, but said Thursday night he will appeal, while stressing that “lawfare" has been an “attack on the Republican Party."

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29 hours ago Rhode Island man killed pregnant wife, 2 children, then himself, say authorities

The family of four was found dead in their home after a well-being check Tuesday in West Greenwich, R.I. The post Rhode Island man killed pregnant wife, 2 children, then himself, say authorities appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 hours ago Super Bowl champion Sean Landeta fumes at radio host over question about grooming habits

Former New York Giants punter Sean Landeta was furious after being asked a personal question about his grooming habits during a live radio interview Thursday.

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29 hours ago Facebook awards researcher $100,000 for finding bug that granted internal access

A security researcher found a bug in a Facebook ad platform, which gave him access to the company’s internal infrastructure. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 hours ago World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

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31 hours ago Devin McCourty recalled a harsh compliment Bill Belichick paid to Mike Vrabel’s coaching credentials

"I would be very surprised if it's not Mike Vrabel in there leading the Patriots organization going forward." The post Devin McCourty recalled a harsh compliment Bill Belichick paid to Mike Vrabel’s coaching credentials appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 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.

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32 hours ago Kristin Cavallari Gets Hit On By 'Celibate' Too Hot To Handle Star Harry Jowsey! Watch!

Kristin Cavallari‘s choice to bring Harry Jowsey on her podcast turned out to be a pretty risky move… but from an entertainment perspective, we’re loving it! On Tuesday, the Laguna Beach alum dropped the latest episode of her super-popular Let’s Be Honest podcast. Jowsey, who rose to fame on reality TV dating shows including Perfect Match and Too Hot To [...] Read More... The post Kristin Cavallari Gets Hit On By 'Celibate' <i>Too Hot To Handle</i> Star Harry Jowsey! Watch! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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26 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.

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34 hours ago Storm system from Gulf of Alaska to bring snow showers Friday, colder weekend ahead

Storm system from Gulf of Alaska to bring snow showers Friday, colder weekend ahead  Idaho News

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27 hours ago Elimination of newly discovered loss mechanism enhances organic solar cell efficiency and stability

Researchers at Åbo Akademi University in Finland have identified and eliminated a previously unknown loss mechanism in organic solar cells that makes them more efficient and gives them a longer lifetime. The results provide new insight into how efficiency and stability can be increased in the future.

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37 hours ago TikTok Case Before Supreme Court Pits National Security Against Free Speech

The court, which hears arguments on Friday in a challenge to a law banning the app, has issued varying rulings when those two interests clashed.

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28 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg gave Meta’s Llama team the OK to train on copyrighted works, filing claims

Counsel for plaintiffs in a copyright lawsuit filed against Meta allege that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave the green light to the team behind the company’s Llama AI models to use a data set of pirated ebooks and articles for training. The case, Kadrey v. Meta, is one of many against tech giants developing AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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37 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.

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32 hours ago USADA says it ‘fully supports’ US government’s decision to withhold $3.6M payment from World Anti

USADA says it ‘fully supports’ US government’s decision to withhold $3.6M payment from World Anti-Doping Agency  CNN

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43 hours ago Harrison Ford gets escorted by police to check on his Brentwood home as fires rage across Los Angeles

Harrison Ford gets escorted by police to check on his Brentwood home as fires rage across Los Angeles  Yahoo Entertainment

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32 hours ago Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates and Video  The New York Times

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44 hours ago Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center

The United States Capitol Police have arrested a man who reportedly attempted to bring a machete and several knives into the Capitol Visitor Center. The post Capitol Police: Man Arrested Attempting to Bring Machete, Knives into Visitor Center appeared first on Breitbart.

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33 hours ago Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates

Jimmy Carter's Funeral Will Bring Together All 5 Living Presidents at Washington Cathedral: Live Updates  The New York Times

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