57 minutes ago On the way out: Transportation Sec. Buttigieg looks back on achievements, challenges

From handling crises in the rail and airline industries to overseeing the distribution of billions of dollars in infrastructure funding, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has taken on a lot over the last four years.Now, his tenure is coming to an end.Host Scott Detrow speaks with Buttigieg about what the Biden administration accomplished, what it didn't get done, and what he's taking away from an election where voters resoundingly called for something different. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.org

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28 hours ago Report: Gavin Newsom Cut $100 Million from Fire Prevention Budget in 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) reportedly cut $100 million from the state's fire prevention budget in 2024. The post Report: Gavin Newsom Cut $100 Million from Fire Prevention Budget in 2024 appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

42 hours ago Rainier vs. Adna: Live score, updates of Washington high school girls basketball (1/3/2025)

Rainier vs. Adna: Live score, updates of Washington high school girls basketball (1/3/2025)  Sports Illustrated

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35 minutes ago How virtual reality technologies are shaping an inclusive future for architecture

Imagine stepping into your dream home before it is even built. Virtual reality (VR) technologies are revolutionizing architecture by allowing clients to walk through their future spaces, change details and experience the space before construction. VR bridges the gap between imagination and reality.

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43 hours ago Joe Mazzulla reveals ‘comical’ strategy for addressing criticism of Celtics stars

The Celtics coach spoke about how he helps stars like Jayson Tatum keep constant criticism in perspective. The post Joe Mazzulla reveals ‘comical’ strategy for addressing criticism of Celtics stars appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

30 hours ago Hollywood Elite Freak Out over Mark Zuckerberg's Changes to Meta, Facebook, Instagram

Members of the Hollywood elite are having a collective meltdown in response to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing his company will start embracing free speech on its platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads platforms. The post Hollywood Elite Freak Out over Mark Zuckerberg’s Changes to Meta, Facebook, Instagram appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

2 hours ago What former Patriots, rest of NFL are saying about Mike Vrabel coaching Patriots

Tedy Bruschi and Julian Edelman have already reacted to Mike Vrabel's hiring. The post What former Patriots, rest of NFL are saying about Mike Vrabel coaching Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.

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34 hours ago Altice to spend millions on internet upgrades in settlement with West Virginia

The parent company of one of West Virginia's largest internet providers has reached a settlement with the state to resolve thousands of consumer complaints.

Economics

83 minutes ago Looking back at Mike Vrabel’s Patriots playing career, from defensive dominance to Super Bowl scores

Mike Vrabel is back in Foxborough. The Patriots announced Sunday that they’ve hired the former linebacker as their next head coach, bringing the franchise Hall of Famer back into the fold to lead the team’s rebuild. As his coaching career in New England begins, let’s take a look back at his playing days, when Vrabel […] The post Looking back at Mike Vrabel’s Patriots playing career, from defensive dominance to Super Bowl scores appeared first on Boston.com.

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31 hours ago Jayson Tatum explains why he responded to Brandon Jennings’s soft comment on Instagram

"I had some time yesterday," Tatum said. The post Jayson Tatum explains why he responded to Brandon Jennings’s soft comment on Instagram appeared first on Boston.com.

Technology

3 hours ago Newsom: Trump's Politicizing Wildfires 'Incomprehensible,' 'Threatening Our First Responders'

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) claimed Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President-elect Donald Trump was politicizing wildfires in Southern California. The post Newsom: Trump’s Politicizing Wildfires ‘Incomprehensible,’ ‘Threatening Our First Responders’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago California Has Not Requested Help from Pentagon to Fight the Los Angeles Fires, Spox Says

Hundreds of Marines and ten Navy helicopters stand ready, but California has not requested help from the Pentagon to fight the raging fires in Los Angeles, according to a Pentagon spokesperson on Friday. The post California Has Not Requested Help from Pentagon to Fight the Los Angeles Fires, Spox Says appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 hours ago Bizarre: Elon Musk's Understanding of Britain So Unlikely It Suggests a Conspiracy, Claims Top Tory

A former chief of staff to the UK PM heavily implies a conspiracy is afoot because Elon Musk is too well-informed about the UK to believe. The post Bizarre: Elon Musk’s Understanding of Britain So Unlikely It Suggests a Conspiracy, Claims Top Tory appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

4 hours ago Alaska Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More

Alaska Travel Guide: 2025's Best Destinations, Events, Attractions and More  TravelPulse

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4 hours ago L.A. is bracing for the return of more powerful winds as fires continue to burn

As firefighters continue to battle blazes in multiple fires, more Santa Ana winds in the coming days threaten to increase fire risk.

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4 hours ago Tedy Bruschi believes Mike Vrabel will ‘tighten the screws’ as Patriots head coach

"In my opinion, there are some people in the front office that need to be told, 'You don't know what you're doing and you need to take a step back.'" The post Tedy Bruschi believes Mike Vrabel will ‘tighten the screws’ as Patriots head coach appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 hours ago Sweden to Provide Three Warships for NATO in Baltic Sea to Protect Against Infrastructure Sabotage

Sweden will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance's presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure, the government said Sunday. The post Sweden to Provide Three Warships for NATO in Baltic Sea to Protect Against Infrastructure Sabotage appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Steelers' George Pickens Disses Own Team After Playoff Collapse vs Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens eliminated the Pittsburgh Steelers from the playoffs Saturday night. After the game, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens did his best to eliminate any hope Steelers fans may have had for the future. The post Steelers’ George Pickens Disses Own Team After Playoff Collapse vs Ravens appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Surviving 2025 is the key test

NYC is the first US city with congestion pricing. Surviving 2025 is the key test  CNN

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4 hours ago California governor says fires could prove the costliest disaster in U.S. history

Gov. Gavin Newsom told NBC's "Meet The Press" he believes the fires will be the nation's worst natural disaster "in terms of just the costs associated with it, in terms of the scale and scope."

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5 hours ago Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Declined Trump White House Visit in 2019 to Respect Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he made the decision to turn down an invitation to then-President Donald Trump's White House after winning the 2018 World Series because he felt "awkward" celebrating while his home, Puerto Rico, still suffered from Hurricane Maria. The post Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Declined Trump White House Visit in 2019 to Respect Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago JD Vance: Biden Has Left the Incoming Administration a 'Dumpster Fire'

On this week's broadcast of "Fox News Sunday," Vice President-elect JD Vance said President Joe Biden's administration has left a "dumpster fire" for Donald Trump's incoming administration. The post JD Vance: Biden Has Left the Incoming Administration a ‘Dumpster Fire’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Schiff Calls for 'Independent Commission' to Investigate CA Wildfire Response

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that an independent commission should investigate the local and state response to the wildfires in Southern California. The post Schiff Calls for ‘Independent Commission’ to Investigate CA Wildfire Response appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago JD Vance: J6 Violent Offenders 'Obviously' Shouldn’t Get a Pardon from Trump

On this week's broadcast of "Fox News Sunday" Vice President-elect JD Vance said Trump's incoming administration "obviously" should not give pardons to people who were convicted of committing violent act on January 6, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol. The post JD Vance: J6 Violent Offenders ‘Obviously’ Shouldn’t Get a Pardon from Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago Southern California wildfires destroy or damage many houses of worship

Faith communities in Los Angeles are trying to protect their homes and houses of worship from deadly wildfires. They are also trying to provide spiritual support for their traumatized congregations.

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5 hours ago Here are the five best pieces of founder advice I learned as a host of Found

After more than two years — and nearly 100 episodes — as a host of TechCrunch’s recently ended Found podcast, I have learned a lot about how founders approach building their startups. I’ve heard stories about how founders know when it is the right time to expand from their core product, to how startups approach […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago WATCH: Victim of Rotherham Child Rape Grooming Gang Joins Farage to Demand National Inquiry

A victim of a Pakistani child rape grooming gang joined Nigel Farage and Reform UK to demand a national public inquiry into the abuse of young girls in Britain and the failures of authorities to protect them. The post WATCH: Victim of Rotherham Child Rape Grooming Gang Joins Farage to Demand National Inquiry appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Jake Sullivan: After Biden Our Alliances Are Stronger, Our Enemies Are Weaker

National Security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that after President Joe Biden's administration, "our alliances" were stronger and adversaries and competitors were "weaker across the board." The post Jake Sullivan: After Biden Our Alliances Are Stronger, Our Enemies Are Weaker appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Child Star Rory Sykes, Born Blind and Suffered from Cerebral Palsy, Dies in L.A. Fires as Mom Tried to Save Him

Former Australian child star Rory Sykes, who was born blind and had cerebral palsy, died Wednesday in the California wildfires despite his mother's frantic efforts to save him from their burning Malibu home as she claimed available water was "switched off." The post Child Star Rory Sykes, Born Blind and Suffered from Cerebral Palsy, Dies in L.A. Fires as Mom Tried to Save Him appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Katie Britt: I Expect the Laken Riley Act Will Pass 'with 60% or More in the Senate'

Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that the Laken Riley Act, named after the 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student who an undocumented immigrant murdered, will pass in the Senate with 60 votes or more. The post Katie Britt: I Expect the Laken Riley Act Will Pass ‘with 60% or More in the Senate’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Kristi Noem Sent Troops to Border, but Not to Flood Victims in South Dakota

President-elect Donald J. Trump picked the South Dakota governor to head the Homeland Security Department, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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5 hours ago Labour MP Breaks Ranks with PM Starmer to Demand Inquiry Into Child Rape Grooming Gangs

A Labour Party MP has broken ranks with Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer to demand a national public inquiry into the child rape grooming gang scandal, arguing that the substantial public interest is not merely a fixation of the so-called "far-right". The post Labour MP Breaks Ranks with PM Starmer to Demand Inquiry Into Child Rape Grooming Gangs appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago LAPD: 2 Looters Arrested, Impersonating Firefighters, in Palisades Fire

Two looters were arrested recently after they dressed as firefighters and entered local homes vacated in the Palisades Fire, according to information given by the Los Angeles Police Department to community members Saturday evening. The post LAPD: 2 Looters Arrested, Impersonating Firefighters, in Palisades Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago 4 things to know about Mike Vrabel’s coaching style as he becomes Patriots’ new head coach

The Patriots moved quickly on their head coaching search and on Sunday announced they have hired Mike Vrabel as the organization’s next head coach. Vrabel was the favorite for the job as soon as Jerod Mayo was let go in the hours following the season finale, and things progressed in a hurry. You probably know […] The post 4 things to know about Mike Vrabel’s coaching style as he becomes Patriots’ new head coach appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

14 hours ago Online, Influencer Killadamente Inspired Millions. At Home, She Was a Single Mother of 2.

Carol Acosta, known to her fans as “Killadamente,” transformed herself into a social media influencer with a message of self-love. The Dominican American star died last week at the age of 27.

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6 hours ago ‘I think he would thrive here’: Trevor Story praises former teammate Nolan Arenado amid trade rumors

"He's as good as it gets. The intensity that he brings to a team is really beneficial." The post ‘I think he would thrive here’: Trevor Story praises former teammate Nolan Arenado amid trade rumors appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

19 hours ago Gavin Newsom Reveals Firefighters from Mexico Coming to Assist with Eaton Fire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) revealed that firefighters from Mexico were coming to assist with the ongoing Eaton Fire. The post Gavin Newsom Reveals Firefighters from Mexico Coming to Assist with Eaton Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Report: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Gave City Workers 'Rich' Contracts Before Cutting Fire Department Budget

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) reportedly awarded government workers with major wage increases before making cuts to the city's fire department budget. The post Report: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Gave City Workers ‘Rich’ Contracts Before Cutting Fire Department Budget appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 hours ago Oil and Gas Analyst Warns L.A. Pipelines Are 'At Risk' During Wildfires

Several oil and gas pipelines in the Los Angeles, California, area are "at risk" as multiple large fires rage on across the city, industry analysts are warning. The post Oil and Gas Analyst Warns L.A. Pipelines Are ‘At Risk’ During Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago After Trump’s Pardon, Paul Manafort Is Back and Looking for Foreign Work

The president-elect’s 2016 campaign chairman, four years after receiving clemency, is testing the international market with a team of Trump-linked consultants.

Politics

20 hours ago Insurance Industry Leader Fires Back at Kamala Harris Claim Companies 'Canceled Insurance for Families' Affected by L.A. Fires

Insurance industry leaders are shooting back at Vice President Kamala Harris's claim that insurers have abandoned "a lot of the families who have been affected and will be affected" by the Los Angeles wildfires, arguing that it was a "false, wrong and dangerous" statement. The post Insurance Industry Leader Fires Back at Kamala Harris Claim Companies ‘Canceled Insurance for Families’ Affected by L.A. Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry lead way, as Ravens run over rival Steelers, 28

"They understood how to win a football game like this." The post Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry lead way, as Ravens run over rival Steelers, 28-14, in AFC playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

21 hours ago Garrett Whitlock confirms he’ll pitch out of the bullpen for Red Sox in 2025

Whitlock saw success as a full-time reliever in 2021, recording a 1.96 ERA as a rookie. The post Garrett Whitlock confirms he’ll pitch out of the bullpen for Red Sox in 2025 appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.

In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species, including nearly two dozen kinds of kangaroos. Two theories suggest why.

Politics

21 hours ago Report: L.A. Water Chief Knew Fire Hydrants Not Working, Reservoir Offline

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power CEO Janisse Quiñones had knowledge that the Santa Ynez Reservoir was offline, and that fire hydrants were not working, according to a recent report. The post Report: L.A. Water Chief Knew Fire Hydrants Not Working, Reservoir Offline appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 hours ago Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.

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