34 minutes ago Trump’s Sentence Comes With No Penalty, but He Will Take Office as a Felon

Justice Juan M. Merchan gave Donald J. Trump a symbolic punishment. The judge said that leniency was due the office of the president, not the man who will soon hold the title.

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31 hours ago PowerSchool says hackers stole students’ sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach

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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24 hours ago ‘Slender Man’ stabber granted early release by judge after multiple failed attempts

A Wisconsin judge granted an early conditional release Thursday to Morgan Geyser, who was convicted of stabbing her childhood friend more than a decade ago.

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60 minutes ago LA County cut fire budget while spending heavily on DEI, woke items: 'Midnight Stroll Transgender Cafe'

A review of Los Angeles County's budget shows that thousands of dollars were allocated to diversity, equity and inclusion programs while the fire department saw major funding cuts.

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14 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.

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8 hours ago Sotomayor questions logic of TikTok's argument against looming national ban

The Supreme Court hears TikTok's case to toss out a ban just nine days before it will take effect. The Biden administration defends the measure on national security grounds.

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1 hour ago Biden claim about empty hydrants undermined by LA water utility's lack of common wildfire safety protocol

President Biden on Thursday said that empty fire hydrants in the Los Angeles area were the result of an intentional power shutoff, but a report indicates the city's water utility might lack a common safety protocol.

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33 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.

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66 minutes ago A small seafood restaurant turns into a national donation hub for LA fire victims

In response to the devastating fires raging in LA, a small restaurant in Surf City USA has become a channel for big help — from locals to people across the country — to support their neighbors up north.

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31 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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2 hours ago Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court Over Continued Defamation of Election Workers

In November, Rudy Giuliani repeated accusations against the women at least four times, after Donald J. Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

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73 minutes ago 'Weaponized migration': US faces deadly consequences with Maduro in power, Venezuelan opposition warns

As the Venezuelan political crisis reaches a breaking point, members of the Venezuelan opposition party are warning there will be an increase in Tren de Aragua gang violence with deadly consequences for the U.S. if socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro successfully retakes power.

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2 hours ago CNN defamation trial: Major General testifies he would've hired Zachary Young before on

Tensions were high as the first expert witness took the stand at the CNN defamation trial brought by U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young in Panama City, Florida.

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77 minutes ago Healey says she ordered criminal background checks on all shelter residents last spring, but they didn’t happen

“We’re going to get to the bottom of why that wasn’t happening,” Gov. Maura Healey vowed.  The post Healey says she ordered criminal background checks on all shelter residents last spring, but they didn’t happen appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Brett Favre Praises Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman's Perfect Response to ESPN's Race

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman delivered the perfect response to a race-baiting question from ESPN's Molly McGrath. The post Brett Favre Praises Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman’s Perfect Response to ESPN’s Race-Baiting Question appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Ruby Franke's daughter tells all, John Ramsey reflects, Bryan Kohberger trial

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

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2 hours ago DOGE reps launch meetings with federal staffers in effort to cut government waste: report

DOGE representatives are reportedly holding meetings with federal staffers in an effort to cut government spending waste.

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2 hours ago Montana AG asks Supreme Court to uphold law requiring parental consent for a minor's abortion

Montana AG Austin Knudsen petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a parental consent law for minors' abortions that his state's high court struck down last year.

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2 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard changes tune on controversial intelligence tool following GOP lobbying

Tulsi Gabbard went back on her previous position against section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ahead of her confirmation hearing in the U.S. Senate.

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2 hours ago Conspiracy theories are blaming the scale of L.A. wildfire destruction on DEI efforts

Prominent right-wing influencers are claiming that the response to the Los Angeles wildfires was hampered by workplace diversity policies. It's part of a wider strategy to discredit those policies.

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2 hours ago Biden extends temporary protection for migrants of Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine

People from Venezuela, El Salvador and Honduras has had Temporary Protected Status, TPS, for the longest time. With the Trump administration promising to end TPS, Central Americans are bracing for the possibility of being deported.

Politics

2 hours ago TikTok will ask the Supreme Court to strike down a law that could ban the app in days

TikTok will be asking the Supreme Court to strike down a law that could ban the app in a matter of days. The Justice Department says the law should be upheld, since it considers China a national security threat. TikTok's parent company is based in Beijing. The wild card is President-elect Donald Trump, who has asked the high court to not rule to allow him to cut a deal that would save the service.

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3 hours ago Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown

Biden extends time in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans as Trump readies immigration crackdown  The Associated Press

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2 hours ago NY lawmakers demand subway chief's ouster after comment dismissive of crime issue: 'In people's heads'

A slew of New York lawmakers called for the ouster of MTA Chairman Janno Lieber, the subway chief appointed by Gov. Hochul, for allegedly downplaying subway crime in a push for congestion pricing.

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3 hours ago Canadian Islamic Group Resumes Annual Conference Demanding Caliphate and Sharia Law

A controversial Canadian Islamic group called Hizb ut Tahrir Canada has resumed its annual Khilafah Conference, an event that calls for rule by a global “caliphate” under sharia law. The post Canadian Islamic Group Resumes Annual Conference Demanding Caliphate and Sharia Law appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Officials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted

A Pacific Palisades reservoir was closed when wildfires swept the area and devastated the community, officials told the Los Angeles Times. The post Officials: Pacific Palisades Reservoir Was Closed and Empty When Los Angeles Wildfires Erupted appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Dems eerily silent on Trump sentencing as they prepare for Republican trifecta in Washington

Democratic members of congress were less reactive to the sentencing of President-elect Trump on Friday, where he was sentenced with no penalty in the New York criminal trial.

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3 hours ago Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a ‘sham’ address

Accountable.US asked officials to determine whether Kennedy committed any felony by using an New York City to vote by mail in the last election. The post Watchdog group seeks investigation into RFK Jr. for voting from a ‘sham’ address appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Opinion | Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve

Opinion | Trump is already winning his war against the Federal Reserve  The Washington Post

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3 hours ago 4 Takeaways From the Arguments Before the Supreme Court in the TikTok Case

The justices, who asked tough questions of both sides, showed skepticism toward arguments by lawyers for TikTok and its users.

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3 hours ago Actress Justine Bateman Says Californians Are Learning What Happens When You Elect Incompetent Democrats: 'Resign Out of Shame'

Actress and filmmaker Justine Bateman heaped scorn on the political class in Los Angeles and the state of California over the devastating wildfire disaster that continues to sweep over Southern California, and demanded that they "resign in shame" for their fatal failures. The post Actress Justine Bateman Says Californians Are Learning What Happens When You Elect Incompetent Democrats: ‘Resign Out of Shame’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Palisades Fire Spanning More than 20,000 Acres Only 8% Contained; Over 5,000 Structures Destroyed

The Palisades fire in California, spanning more than 20,000 acres, is only eight percent contained, according to the latest update from CalFire. The post Palisades Fire Spanning More than 20,000 Acres Only 8% Contained; Over 5,000 Structures Destroyed appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Here’s what you might see and hear in Sound Transit’s next round of drilling work

WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL: Here’s what you might see and hear in Sound Transit’s next round of drilling work  West Seattle Blog

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6 hours ago Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions

President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that he better keep democracy activists 'safe and alive' after detaining Maria Machado.

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3 hours ago Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats, Schedules Next Vote Monday

Thirty-three Senate Democrats voted with Republicans Thursday to clear a key procedural hurdle on the Laken Riley Act. The post Senate Clears Key Hurdle on Laken Riley Act with Help from 33 Democrats, Schedules Next Vote Monday appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Trump sentencing: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency

Get updates on the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case in New York.

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4 hours ago Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office

The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.

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7 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Homeowners confront man they believe is arsonist as celebrities fuel firebug theories

A group of Los Angeles residents confronted and apprehended a man they believe may be an arsonist responsible for setting a fire in their community.

Events

4 hours ago Gov. Kelly Ayotte promises not to let New Hampshire turn into Massachusetts

Gov. Ayotte, who ran on a “Don’t Mass it up” slogan, called the Bay State a “cautionary tale.” The post Gov. Kelly Ayotte promises not to let New Hampshire turn into Massachusetts appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 hours ago National Guard Deployed to Protect Los Angeles Fire Zones from Looting

Los Angeles has called in elements of the California National Guard as out-of-control wildfires continue to wreak havoc, its troops tasked with preventing looting and civil unrest as well as helping emergency responders execute their work. The post National Guard Deployed to Protect Los Angeles Fire Zones from Looting appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago 'Delaying and obstructing': Top Senate Republican hits back as Dem calls foul on Trump confirmation hearings

Mike Lee and Martin Heinrich are sparring over the proper protocol for confirmation hearings as Republicans look to quickly install Trump's nominees.

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8 hours ago Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect

The Supreme Court will decide the fate of TikTok in the U.S. as a federal ban on foreign-adversary owned apps is set to take effect Jan. 19.

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4 hours ago L.A. Fires: Ron DeSantis Blasts Journos for Focusing More on Trump's Criticism than Newsom's Incompetence

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted reporters for attacking President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized the incompetency of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), noting that reporters would be changing the tone of their coverage to be less favorable if Republicans were leading the state and city facing the crisis. The post L.A. Fires: Ron DeSantis Blasts Journos for Focusing More on Trump’s Criticism than Newsom’s Incompetence appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Donald Trump sentenced with no penalty in New York criminal trial, as judge wishes him 'Godspeed' in 2nd term

President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday after being found guilty on charges of falsifying business records stemming from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s yearslong investigation.

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4 hours ago 'Anything but ordinary': Legal experts shred NY v. Trump as 'one of the worst' cases in history

Legal scholars and attorneys weighed in on New York Judge Juan Merchan sentencing Trump in the NY v. Trump case on Friday morning.

Politics

8 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials for malicious prosecution, defamation following 'Rust' trial

Alec Baldwin is suing Santa Fe, New Mexico, officials after a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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