2 hours ago A new campaign aims to safeguard social media from billionaires using Bluesky’s underlying tech

As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to reshape the social media space, a group of international tech entrepreneurs and advocates has launched a campaign to protect social media from the control and influence of billionaires. The initiative, Free Our Feeds, aims to protect Bluesky’s underlying technology, the AT Protocol, and leverage it to create […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Selling Sunset’s Jason Oppenheim Accuses LA Landlords Of Illegally ‘Gouging’ Rent Prices To Profit Off Fires

Jason Oppenheim is calling out scummy LA landlords. On Sunday, the Selling Sunset star appeared on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg and had a LOT to say about the current California housing crisis. As we’ve been following, the devastating LA fires have destroyed 12,000+ homes leaving more than 150,000 residents displaced. And according to [...] Read More... The post <i>Selling Sunset</i>’s Jason Oppenheim Accuses LA Landlords Of Illegally ‘Gouging’ Rent Prices To Profit Off Fires -- And Makes THIS Big Move appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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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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2 hours ago Meghan Markle Made 'Easy' Decision To Postpone Netflix Show Amid LA Fires

Well, you’re going to have to wait even longer to see Meghan Markle‘s new show! Just days after announcing that her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, would be coming out on January 15, the Duchess of Sussex has made the “easy” decision to push back the release to March 4 because of the ongoing Los [...] Read More... The post Meghan Markle Made 'Easy' Decision To Postpone Netflix Show Amid LA Fires -- But Not Everyone’s Happy! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 hours ago Securing the future of AI: Innovations in decentralized federated learning

Federated learning represents a significant shift in the landscape of machine learning, enabling many clients or devices to collaboratively train models while substantially enhancing the privacy of the data involved.

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5 hours ago L.A. Fires: These Celebrities—Barbara Corcoran, Eugene Levy And More—Had Homes Destroyed Along With Historic Landmarks

L.A. Fires: These Celebrities—Barbara Corcoran, Eugene Levy And More—Had Homes Destroyed Along With Historic Landmarks  Forbes

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3 hours ago Russian Forces Bypassing Ukrainian Stronghold to Take Out Supply Lines, Says Kyiv

Russia going around vital logistics hub, taking aim at highway that leads to Dnipro instead, Major Viktor Trehubov says. The post Russian Forces Bypassing Ukrainian Stronghold to Take Out Supply Lines, Says Kyiv appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago California Wildfires Destroyed These Celebrity Homes And Local Landmarks

California Wildfires Destroyed These Celebrity Homes And Local Landmarks  Forbes

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3 hours ago Fox News host Will Cain to take over 4 pm ET weekday timeslot with 'The Will Cain Show'

Will Cain will take over the 4 p.m. ET weekday timeslot on Fox News Channel with "The Will Cain Show" as part of a series of programming changes across FNC and FOX Business Network.

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5 hours ago CA wildfires: Dozens of animals from Los Angeles shelters land in Seattle

CA wildfires: Dozens of animals from Los Angeles shelters land in Seattle  FOX 13 Seattle

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3 hours ago Former Useful Seattle Mariners Reliever Lands with Chicago Cubs After Trade

Former Useful Seattle Mariners Reliever Lands with Chicago Cubs After Trade  Sports Illustrated

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11 hours ago Sen Ernst renews push for bill ending illegal immigration ‘loophole’ as Congress takes action

Sen. Joni Ernst is reintroducing a bill that would require federal authorities to take into custody illegal immigrants charged with killing someone.

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4 hours ago Seattle's newest unicorn: Truveta lands $320M to fuel creation of massive new genome project

Seattle's newest unicorn: Truveta lands $320M to fuel creation of massive new genome project  GeekWire

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15 hours ago Netflix delays new Meghan Markle series due to ongoing Los Angeles wildfires

Netflix delays new Meghan Markle series due to ongoing Los Angeles wildfires  Entertainment Weekly News

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4 hours ago Moody’s agrees to acquire Cape Analytics, which develops geospatial AI for insurance providers

Financial services firm Moody’s announced on Monday that it has agreed to acquire Cape Analytics, a geospatial AI startup, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which is expected to close in Q1, subject to customary closing conditions, will give Moody’s access to Cape’s geospatial AI analytics technology for insurance underwriting. With the tech, Moody’s plans […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago L.A. pets land in Seattle to make room at animal shelters during fires

L.A. pets land in Seattle to make room at animal shelters during fires  KUOW News and Information

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4 hours ago eBay acquires Caramel to reduce risk and complexity of online car sales

E-commerce giant eBay has announced plans to acquire Caramel, a startup that helps car sellers and buyers complete the final steps of the transaction — including verification, financing, paperwork, ownership transfer, insurance, and more. Founded out of Los Angeles in 2021, Caramel formally launched last year with some $19 million in funding behind it, from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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20 hours ago Meghan Markle postpones lifestyle series release due to California wildfires

Meghan Markle shelved her latest Netflix cooking and lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan," for a later date due to the ongoing Southern California fires.

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6 hours ago Trudeau says 51st state is distraction from Trump tariff threat, acknowledges facing 'successful negotiator'

Outgoing PM Justin Trudeau says Canada becoming the 51st state is "not going to happen," though President-elect Trump is a "successful negotiator."

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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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8 hours ago New US Rule Aims to Block China's Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World

The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.

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27 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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8 hours ago New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World

The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.

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32 hours ago Healthcare executives weigh policy unknowns at San Francisco gathering

Healthcare executives weigh policy unknowns at San Francisco gathering  Financial Times

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12 hours ago Lander Vows to End Street Homelessness for Mentally Ill People as Mayor

Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, will announce a major plan to address homelessness after a series of violent attacks on the subway.

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36 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks  The Associated Press

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19 hours ago Seattle biotech startup Tune Therapeutics lands $175M to support clinical research

Seattle biotech startup Tune Therapeutics lands $175M to support clinical research  GeekWire

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41 hours ago Landscapes turned into hellscapes, shock and the ongoing fight against wildfires in Los Angeles

Landscapes turned into hellscapes, shock and the ongoing fight against wildfires in Los Angeles  The Associated Press

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19 hours ago Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Delays Premiere of Netflix Show Because of Wildfires

She asked the streaming service to push back the release of her new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which pays tribute to the beauty of Southern California.

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44 hours ago Former Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais Lands New Gig with San Diego Padres

Former Seattle Mariners Manager Scott Servais Lands New Gig with San Diego Padres  Sports Illustrated

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22 hours ago Meghan Markle Delays Premiere of Netflix Series Amid Los Angeles Wildfires

Meghan Markle Delays Premiere of Netflix Series Amid Los Angeles Wildfires - E! Online  E! NEWS

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23 hours ago Canada’s Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats

Canada’s Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats  The Associated Press

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35 hours ago Influential leader of Canada's Ontario province seeks Trump, Musk meeting: US 'needs us like we need them'

Doug Ford, the premier of Canada's most populous province, Ontario, has reached out to President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk for a meeting to stave off planned tariffs against, and the idea to annex Canada.

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39 hours ago TV take: Turnovers doomed Washington State in revived rivalry series with Gonzaga

TV take: Turnovers doomed Washington State in revived rivalry series with Gonzaga  The Spokesman Review

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42 hours ago Canada's former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: ‘Give your head a shake!'

Canada's former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: ‘Give your head a shake!'  NBC Washington

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42 hours ago Canada’s former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: ‘Give your head a shake!’

Canada’s former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: ‘Give your head a shake!’  WesternSlopeNow

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