2 hours ago What Meta's move to community moderation could mean for misinformation

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other services has announced it will discontinue its third-party factchecking programs, starting in the US. Journalists and anti-hate speech activists have criticized the decision as an attempt to curry favor with the incoming US president, Donald Trump, but there could be an even more cynical reason. Meta's strategy could be a calculated move for greater user engagement and income.

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4 hours ago Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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24 hours ago Alaska Airlines faces heat after UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gets removed from flight: 'Shame on you'

Alaska Airlines faces heat after UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov gets removed from flight: 'Shame on you'  Yahoo News Canada

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66 minutes ago Los Angeles residents face cost of devastating wildfires: 'I'm in shock'

Los Angeles residents who fled devastating wildfires are facing a huge rebuilding effort, as they gather what they can from ruins that were once their homes.

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5 hours ago New method forecasts computation, energy costs for sustainable AI models

The process of updating deep learning/AI models when they face new tasks or must accommodate changes in data can have significant costs in terms of computational resources and energy consumption. Researchers have developed a novel method that predicts those costs, allowing users to make informed decisions about when to update AI models to improve AI sustainability. The study is published on the arXiv preprint server.

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43 hours ago Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after US House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after US House fails to pass bipartisan bill  Anchorage Daily News

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86 minutes ago Making 'Drag: The Musical': Liza, crash makeup courses, and a lot of Alaska

Making 'Drag: The Musical': Liza, crash makeup courses, and a lot of Alaska  Out Magazine

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2 hours ago Nvidia faces revenue threat from new U.S. AI chip export curbs, analysts say

Nvidia faces revenue threat from new U.S. AI chip export curbs, analysts say  Reuters

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8 hours ago Don Lemon slams Morning Joe for preaching 'civility’ with Trump: ‘Smile in their f—king face’

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon blasted MSNBC host Joe Scarborough for preaching civility with President-elect Donald Trump.

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3 hours ago Xiaohongshu, China’s answer to Instagram, hits no. 1 on the App Store as TikTok faces US shutdown

On the heels of TikTok’s looming shut down on January 19 over its ownership in the U.S. (unless the Supreme Court intervenes), it looks like another Chinese app is catching some attention. American users are flocking Chinese short-form video app Xiaohongshu (known as RedNote in English). The app today surged to the number-one spot for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic

Danish foreign minister says we are ready for talks on legitimate US security interests in Arctic  Reuters

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3 hours ago Illegal immigrant arrested for kidnapping, attacking teen near Trump's backyard: Police

Santo Martinez Varela of Honduras faces kidnapping and sexual assault charges after allegedly attacking a 13-year-old at a Florida park earlier this month.

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13 hours ago Lions to face Commanders in NFC Divisional Round; kickoff, and how to watch

Lions to face Commanders in NFC Divisional Round; kickoff, and how to watch  Detroit News

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9 hours ago California fires live updates: LA area faces 'particularly dangerous situation'

At least 24 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

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17 hours ago Commanders vs. Buccaneers score, live updates: Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield face off in NFC wild

Commanders vs. Buccaneers score, live updates: Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield face off in NFC wild-card showdown  Yahoo Sports

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10 hours ago Iowa's AG hopes voters reverse ruling so kids don't have to face abusers in court

Iowa's attorney general plans to go to voters to reverse a court ruling requiring children to face alleged abusers when they testify in court.

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22 hours ago Dem Sen. Kelly: Hegseth 'Does Not Seem to Have the Qualifications' to Run Department of Defense

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said Sunday on CBS's "Face theNation" that President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, "just does not seem to have the qualifications" for the appointment. The post Dem Sen. Kelly: Hegseth ‘Does Not Seem to Have the Qualifications’ to Run Department of Defense appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires claim at least 24 lives as Gavin Newsom faces new funding scrutiny

Los Angeles wildfires claim at least 24 lives as Gavin Newsom faces new funding scrutiny  Fox News

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27 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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18 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 24 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 24 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny  Fox News

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28 hours ago Tricia Brown’s ‘The Queen of Fairbanks’ explores the tragedy and triumph of Irene Sherman

Tricia Brown’s ‘The Queen of Fairbanks’ explores the tragedy and triumph of Irene Sherman  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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24 hours ago Dog was attacked, left with crooked face. Now he’s a social media star.

Dog was attacked, left with crooked face. Now he’s a social media star.  The Washington Post

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32 hours ago Zuckerberg Sanity Tour Continues: Meta Removes Tampons from Men's Restrooms

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has implemented significant changes to its internal and external policies following the recent election, including the removal of tampons from men's bathrooms. The post Zuckerberg Sanity Tour Continues: Meta Removes Tampons from Men’s Restrooms appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire evacuees face price gouging after officials warn of predatory businesses, landlords

Los Angeles wildfire evacuees face price gouging after officials warn of predatory businesses, landlords  CBS News

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33 hours ago After Week 1 clash, Commanders prepare to face Buccaneers as 'completely different team'

After Week 1 clash, Commanders prepare to face Buccaneers as 'completely different team'  USA TODAY

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26 hours ago LA fires live updates: Dozens arrested, many for looting, as fires rage in California — and cops nab thief disguised as firefighter

LA fires live updates: Dozens arrested, many for looting, as fires rage in California — and cops nab thief disguised as firefighter  New York Post

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32 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 16 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises to 16 as Gavin Newsom faces new firefighting funding scrutiny  Fox News

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32 hours ago FLASHBACK: Zuckerberg and Facebook's conflicting positions over the years on censorship

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shut down his third party fact-checking system on Facebook, citing political bias at the fact-checking organizations that has gone "too far."

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34 hours ago Commanders vs. Buccaneers NFL playoffs guide: How to watch, injuries and more

Commanders vs. Buccaneers NFL playoffs guide: How to watch, injuries and more  The Washington PostThailand trips, relationships and Jayden Daniels: How Kliff Kingsbury got his swagger back in D.C.  ESPNAfter Week 1 clash, Commanders prepare to face Buccaneers as 'completely different team'  USA TODAY

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