88 minutes ago Matt Mullenweg deactivates WordPress accounts of contributors planning a fork

Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg has deactivated the accounts of several WordPress.org community members, some of whom have been spearheading a push to create a new fork of the open source WordPress project. While community criticism of WordPress’s governance isn’t new, the latest brouhaha kicked off back in September when Mullenweg publicly chastised WP […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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29 hours ago Cannabis company Stiiizy says hackers accessed customers’ ID documents

A ransomware gang took credit for the breach, claiming to have stolen over 400,000 government-issued identity documents from customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Text messaging scammers stole $2M in cryptocurrency from victims, NY attorney general's office says

Scammers stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from people seeking remote work opportunities as part of an elaborate scheme, according to New York's attorney general.

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1 hour ago Eastern District of New York | Former United States Attorney Breon Peace

Eastern District of New York | Former United States Attorney Breon Peace  Department of Justice

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7 hours ago LA fires latest: Governor Newsom calls for hydrant investigation as death toll rises

LA fires latest: Governor Newsom calls for hydrant investigation as death toll rises  The Independent

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3 hours ago Why are so many indigenous Panamanians contracting HIV — and dying of AIDS?

The government provides HIV medicines free of charge. Yet in one indigenous territory, cases and deaths are increasing at an alarming rate.

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8 hours ago Los Angeles D.A.: Looting Statute Lacks Teeth of Theft, Burglary Statutes, But We'll Charge to Fullest Extent

On Friday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman vowed punishment to the fullest extent of the law for looters in the wake of the California fires but stated that the looting statute that The post Los Angeles D.A.: Looting Statute Lacks Teeth of Theft, Burglary Statutes, But We’ll Charge to Fullest Extent appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Malibu Councilmember: 'There's Too Much Bureaucracy' Telling Us What We Can and Can't Do

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Malibu City Councilmember Haylynn Conrad stated that there’s “a failure of the system [as] a whole because there’s too much bureaucracy.” And the city has “all of these governmental agencies that The post Malibu Councilmember: ‘There’s Too Much Bureaucracy’ Telling Us What We Can and Can’t Do appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 hours ago US weather service estimates total Los Angeles fire damage between $135

US weather service estimates total Los Angeles fire damage between $135-150 billion so far  Le Monde

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18 hours ago Jewish Americans sue Biden admin over 'unconstitutional, unprecedented' sanctions regime

The Biden administration is illegally sanctioning American Jews in the Middle East, a recently filed lawsuit challenging the executive order claims.

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16 hours ago Man charged with shooting in Government Hill had already served 12 years for murder

Man charged with shooting in Government Hill had already served 12 years for murder  Must Read Alaska

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19 hours ago 150 years ago this week, George and Mary Jane Washington filed plat that would become Centralia

150 years ago this week, George and Mary Jane Washington filed plat that would become Centralia  Centralia Chronicle

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16 hours ago NH Supreme Court upholds judge’s ruling on ‘Keep New England White’ banners

The attorney general's office said it was disappointed by the court's decision, but respects it, spokesperson Michael Garrity said in a statement. The post NH Supreme Court upholds judge’s ruling on ‘Keep New England White’ banners appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 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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25 hours ago US government charges operators of crypto mixing service used by North Korea and ransomware gangs

Three Russian citizens were charged with money laundering for their role in operating Blender.io and Sinbad.io crypto mixing services. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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22 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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27 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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24 hours ago Exclusive: Republicans Rip Lockheed Martin's Head of Government Affairs as a Trump

Wokism seems to run rampant in Lockheed Martin's Head of Government Affairs office, raising concerns among Republicans that it might not align with President-elect Donald Trump's America First agenda. The post Exclusive: Republicans Rip Lockheed Martin’s Head of Government Affairs as a Trump-Hating Woke Warrior appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case.

TikTok's parent company is based in China, and the U.S. government says that means it is a potential national security threat. The post The Supreme Court is considering a possible TikTok ban. Here’s what to know about the case. appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 hours ago Scarborough: LA Wildfire 'Hellscape' Was a 'Complete Failure Of Government'

On Friday, MSNBC's "Morning Joe," host Joe Scarborough blamed the "complete failure of government to protect" the homes of Los Angeles residents from wildfires this week. The post Scarborough: LA Wildfire ‘Hellscape’ Was a ‘Complete Failure Of Government’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 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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26 hours ago 'Overwhelming support': Republican governors rally around Trump and DOGE ahead of inauguration

The nation's Republican governors are making clear their "overwhelming support" for President-elect Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," better known by its acronym DOGE, in a letter to Congress

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29 hours ago Barbra Streisand: Winds Pushing Los Angeles Wildfires Are 'Due to Climate Change'

Hollywood star Barbra Streisand declared on Thursday that the strong winds carrying wildfires across Los Angeles are "due to climate change" and demanded that "this coming government better address" it. The post Barbra Streisand: Winds Pushing Los Angeles Wildfires Are ‘Due to Climate Change’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 hours 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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32 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.

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26 hours ago Cruise ship passengers from across US sue after worker sentenced for placing hidden cameras in guest rooms

Nineteen passengers on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas are suing the cruise line after an employee was sentenced for placing hidden cameras in their guest rooms.

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33 hours ago Bourbon Street terror victims sue New Orleans as Louisiana AG investigates security lapses

At least two dozen New Orleans terrorist attack victims are filing lawsuits against the city and its police department, according to the law firms representing them.

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27 hours ago DC lawsuit says federal government polluted Anacostia River for 150+ years

DC lawsuit says federal government polluted Anacostia River for 150+ years  NBC Washington

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34 hours ago Ohio state Sen. Ben Espy, who died at 81, to be remembered for breaking barriers

Columbus, Ohio, attorney and former state Sen. Ben Espy will be remembered at a service for his decades of service to the state and city

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28 hours ago DOGE sends representatives across US government, Washington Post reports

DOGE sends representatives across US government, Washington Post reports  Reuters

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34 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues New Mexico officials over handling of 'Rust' shooting case

Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie Rust.

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28 hours ago DOGE Sends Representatives Across US Government, Washington Post Reports

DOGE Sends Representatives Across US Government, Washington Post Reports  U.S. News & World Report

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36 hours ago LA fires latest updates: Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' fight against wildfires

LA fires latest updates: Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' fight against wildfires  BBC.com

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29 hours ago Universal School Meals: Governor Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch for More Than 2.7 Million Students in New York as Part of the 2025 State of the State

Universal School Meals: Governor Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch for More Than 2.7 Million Students in New York as Part of the 2025 State of the State  ny.gov

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42 hours ago Court names new judge in Trump civil fraud case before reassigning previous judge hours later

FIRST ON FOX: A New York Court assigned a new judge to preside over the civil fraud case against President-elect Trump brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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30 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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31 hours ago Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks

Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks  CNN

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