64 minutes ago Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners

Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

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8 hours ago Planned Parenthood chapter provided Harris campaign workspace, breaking tax law: IRS complaint

A Planned Parenthood chapter is accused of violating its tax-exempt status by hosting Harris-Walz 2024 campaign offices, per an IRS complaint by 40 Days for Life.

Society

74 minutes ago United States Sterilization Services Market Forecast & Opportunities 2020

United States Sterilization Services Market Forecast & Opportunities 2020-2030, Featuring Steris, Getinge, Advanced Sterilization Products, 3M, Belimed, Cantel Medical, Matachana, Sterigenics & TSO3  Yahoo Finance

Economics

11 hours ago Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic: Live score, updates of Washington high school boys basketball (1/13/2025)

Rainier Beach vs. Eastside Catholic: Live score, updates of Washington high school boys basketball (1/13/2025)  Sports Illustrated

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73 minutes ago Sarah Davenport Appointed To Fill United States District Court Judicial Vacancy In District Of New Mexico

Sarah Davenport Appointed To Fill United States District Court Judicial Vacancy In District Of New Mexico  Los Alamos Daily Post

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3 hours ago 5 Best VPN Services (2024): For Routers, PC, iPhone, Android, and More

It won’t solve all of your privacy problems, but a virtual private network can make you a less tempting target for hackers.

Technology

22 hours ago Artificial intelligence: What five giants of the past can teach us about handling the risks

The progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has been relentless. With OpenAI's latest model, o3, recently breaking records yet again, it raises urgent questions about safety, as well as the future of humanity.

Science

68 minutes ago United States Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Research 2025: Increasing Demand for AI

United States Natural Language Processing (NLP) Market Research 2025: Increasing Demand for AI-Powered Customer Support and Chatbots Fueling Growth - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities to 2030  Yahoo Finance

Politics

18 hours ago How workers without legal immigration status have been aiding labor investigations

Thousands of workers in the U.S. illegally have gotten deportation protections from the government in exchange for participation in labor investigations. The future of the program is uncertain.

Society

2 hours ago Thoras helps companies reach reliability without overspending on cloud costs

For years, twin sisters Nilo Rahmani and Jen Rahmani swapped stories — and commiserated — over the pain points they were facing in their respective engineering jobs. Nilo told TechCrunch that a frequent topic of conversation was about frustrations over the reliability platforms they were using at work. When they noticed the reliability landscape starting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago REPORT: Banned NBA Player Text Bettors During Game Saying He Was Going to Fake an Injury

Former Toronto Raptors star Jontay Porter texted bettors during games, informing them that he was going to fake an injury to help them win their wagers. The post REPORT: Banned NBA Player Text Bettors During Game Saying He Was Going to Fake an Injury appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

2 hours ago MSNBC boss Rashida Jones exits network days before Trump returns to White House

MSNBC president Rashida Jones stepped down from her position on Tuesday, Fox News Digital has confirmed, just days before Donald Trump returns to office.

Events

19 hours ago New training technique opens the door to neural networks that require much less energy

AI applications like ChatGPT are based on artificial neural networks that, in many respects, imitate the nerve cells in our brains. They are trained with vast quantities of data on high-performance computers, gobbling up massive amounts of energy in the process.

Technology

25 hours ago Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say

By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a study predicts.

Science

72 minutes ago Plaquemine High’s ‘Green Machine’ to participate in National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C.

Plaquemine High’s ‘Green Machine’ to participate in National Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C.  WAFB

Politics

21 hours ago Mass. school district, diocese failed to stop teacher from abusing student, lawsuits allege

The woman was 14 years old when she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Gilbert Hernandez, her Sunday school teacher and a substitute at her middle school. The post Mass. school district, diocese failed to stop teacher from abusing student, lawsuits allege appeared first on http://localhost:10004/.

Society

20 hours ago Rep. Eric Burlison: The ATF Uses Tax Money to Violate Americans' Rights

On Monday Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) doubled down on his push to abolish the ATF, claiming the agency uses tax money to violate Americans' rights.  The post Rep. Eric Burlison: The ATF Uses Tax Money to Violate Americans’ Rights appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

18 hours ago 'Inner Excellence' Tops Amazon List After Eagles Star Seen Reading it During Game

A book has raced to the top of Amazon's list after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading it during Sunday's game. The post ‘Inner Excellence’ Tops Amazon List After Eagles Star Seen Reading it During Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

3 hours ago Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: 'My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter'

Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth will appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, telling senators that he will be a "change agent" at the Pentagon unlike previous defense secretaries. The post Pete Hegseth at Confirmation Hearing: ‘My Only Special Interest Is the Warfighter’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

29 hours ago UK domain giant Nominet confirms cybersecurity incident linked to Ivanti VPN hacks

Nominet, the U.K. domain registry that maintains .co.uk domains, has experienced a cybersecurity incident that it confirmed is linked to the recent exploitation of a new Ivanti VPN vulnerability. In an email to customers, seen by TechCrunch, Nominet warned of an “ongoing security incident” under investigation. Nominet said hackers accessed its systems via “third-party VPN […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

91 minutes ago F9Analytics certifies Multifamily Revenue Management Product with United States

F9Analytics certifies Multifamily Revenue Management Product with United States  AccessWire

Politics

31 hours ago Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is

Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact.

Society

22 hours ago Canadian companies are using social media to boost their ESG credibility, but investors aren't buying it

Tesla founder Elon Musk made his stance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings unmistakably clear in June 2023 when he posted "ESG is the devil" on his social media platform, X. Musk, a well-known critic of ESG, made the comment in response to a report that cited poor ESG scores for his electric vehicle company, Tesla—ironic, considering the environmental benefits of Tesla's products.

Economics

3 hours ago Investigators search landfill site for Michigan mother who vanished 10 days ago

Police looking for missing Michigan mother-of-two Ashley Elkins are searching through a landfill for evidence in relation to her disappearance. Elkins has not been seen since Jan. 2.

Events

94 minutes ago Advancing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Advancing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples  US Department of the Interior

Politics

24 hours ago Clearwater agrees to buy investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5B

Clearwater Analytics, a company developing accounting, compliance, and risk reporting tools for asset managers, said on Monday it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire investment management platform Enfusion for $1.5 billion. Clearwater, which says it has obtained an $800 million loan to fund the transaction, along with a $200 million revolving line of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago UK plans to ban public sector organizations from paying ransomware hackers

The Home Office has proposed a 'targeted ban' on ransom payments following a wave a cyberattacks targeting the UK © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

98 minutes ago US Department of Labor announces improvements to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program

US Department of Labor announces improvements to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program  US Department of Labor

Politics

28 hours ago Float Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B

Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. The Toronto-based fintech likens itself to U.S.-based fintech giants Brex and Ramp but says it is different in that its sole focus is on Canadian SMBs, which CEO and co-founder Rob […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

4 hours ago Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

Multiple lawsuits against Southern California Edison claim the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning near Pasadena. The post Lawsuits claims utility’s equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

1 hour ago Alaska Airlines Expands Service with New Routes, Enhancing Connectivity for Oregon Travelers: New Report You Need to Know

Alaska Airlines Expands Service with New Routes, Enhancing Connectivity for Oregon Travelers: New Report You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Politics

29 hours ago More money comes to AI healthcare: Qventus nabs $105M at $400M+ valuation

Healthcare is proving to be one of the more lucrative industries for building AI solutions to speed up clinical, research and administrative operations. Now, we have one of the latest examples of how that is playing out in terms of venture funding. Qventus, a startup that builds AI-based tools to automate work across a range […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Beyoncé Postpones Announcement in Wake of Fire ‘Devastation’ in Los Angeles

Beyoncé Postpones Announcement in Wake of Fire ‘Devastation’ in Los Angeles  Rolling Stone

Events

1 hour ago New electrical pulse method enhances carbon fiber recycling efficiency

The world is hurtling rapidly towards a developed future, and carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) play a key role in enabling technological and industrial progress. These composite materials are lightweight and highly strong, making them desirable for applications in various fields, including aviation, aerospace, automotive, wind power generation, and sports equipment.

Politics

6 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?

Los Angeles wildfires day 8: What’s the latest, what’s next as winds rage?  Al Jazeera English

Events

1 hour ago Romance, turmoil, and dependency: The saga of the automotive industry in the United States

Romance, turmoil, and dependency: The saga of the automotive industry in the United States  The Conversation France

Politics

6 hours ago UK’s CMA slaps Google Search and its 90%+ market share with an antitrust investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority — the U.K.’s antitrust watchdog — is wasting no time in lodging its first official investigation of 2025 under its new rules that came into effect this month. It’s looking into the market dominance of Google in Search, including the new work it’s doing in AI search as well as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

1 hour ago Dementia cases in United States expected to double by 2060, study says

Dementia cases in United States expected to double by 2060, study says  UPI News

Politics

7 hours ago A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.

Events

1 hour ago Western District of Michigan | U.S. Attorney Mark Totten Announces Departure

Western District of Michigan | U.S. Attorney Mark Totten Announces Departure  Department of Justice

Politics

7 hours ago A new fire breaks out in Southern California as high winds threaten progress

The Auto Fire adds to a string of deadly fires that authorities are still working to contain in Southern California.

Events

2 hours ago OpenAI’s AI reasoning model ‘thinks’ in Chinese sometimes and no one really knows why

Shortly after OpenAI released o1, its first “reasoning” AI model, people began noting a curious phenomenon. The model would sometimes begin “thinking” in Chinese, Persian, or some other language — even when asked a question in English. Given a problem to sort out — e.g. “How many R’s are in the word ‘strawberry?'” — o1 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

7 hours ago As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'

A large swath of southwest California is under a red flag warning, with winds expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday. Authorities warn they could fuel the four existing fires as well as new ones.

Events

2 hours ago Julia Shaunessy is leaning on lessons from her father to help BU women’s hockey end its Beanpot drought

“I’m so excited that I have another opportunity to actually play in the [tournament], and I think there’s definitely a bit of excitement but also nervousness around the team.” The post Julia Shaunessy is leaning on lessons from her father to help BU women’s hockey end its Beanpot drought appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago 'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court. ChatGPT's future could be on the line

In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them.

Events

2 hours ago Kayak founder returns with Steppin, an app that locks you out of social media until you go for a walk

App stores are filled with different services that are designed to help you cut down on your screen time and count your steps. A new iOS app called Steppin combines these two ideas to help users do both at the same time to bridge the gap between physical and mental health.  Steppin blocks your social […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

8 hours ago Vast Majority of Violent and Sexual Offences Unsolved by Police in England and Wales: Report

Most violent and sex offences reported go unsolved, with some neighbourhoods seeing no serious crimes solved whatsoever. The post Vast Majority of Violent and Sexual Offences Unsolved by Police in England and Wales: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Travis Kelce Quotes Taylor Swift To Explain How He's Feeling About Next Weekend's Playoff Game! But Will She Be There??

This is SUCH a cute interview! And proof Travis Kelce no longer feels like he has to be quite so coy about the love of his life these days! The Pro Bowler tight end had a nice talk with Pat McAfee on Monday, mostly about the Kansas City Chiefs‘ upcoming playoff against the Houston Texans. But things got couple-y [...] Read More... The post Travis Kelce Quotes Taylor Swift To Explain How He's Feeling About Next Weekend's Playoff Game! But Will She Be There?? appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

8 hours ago Many fleeing LA wildfires faced a tough decision — what to take and leave behind

Many of the people who fled the wildfires in Southern California had little time to decide which possessions to take with them.

Events

3 hours ago U.S. Soccer Federation and Bank of America Announce Transformative, Long

U.S. Soccer Federation and Bank of America Announce Transformative, Long-Term Partnership  U.S. Soccer

Politics

10 hours ago 'Particularly dangerous' wind warning begins as LA firefighters face crucial day

'Particularly dangerous' wind warning begins as LA firefighters face crucial day  BBC.com

Events

3 hours ago Mega data centers are coming to Minnesota: Their power needs are staggering

Facebook's parent company is building Minnesota's first mega data center in Rosemount to house its fast-growing need for computing muscle.

Politics

12 hours ago Alex Marlow: Climate Activist Leonardo DiCaprio Escaped the L.A. Wildfires in a Private Jet

On Monday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the fires in California and climate activists. Marlow said, “Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend…they’ve escaped the fire in a private jet. So, DiCaprio has gone around the world The post Alex Marlow: Climate Activist Leonardo DiCaprio Escaped the L.A. Wildfires in a Private Jet appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deploys fake job seekers

A joint international statement provides the first official confirmation that North Korea was behind the $235M hack of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

12 hours ago Kamala Harris Delivers Word Salad Telling Wildfire Victims to 'Find Anything' That Helps Them 'Be Patient'

Vice President Kamala Harris was roasted for delivering a word salad in which she tried to encourage California wildfire victims to "find anything that" gives them "an ability to be patient" during this crisis. The post Kamala Harris Delivers Word Salad Telling Wildfire Victims to ‘Find Anything’ That Helps Them ‘Be Patient’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago North Korea stole over $659M in crypto heists during 2024, deployed fake job seekers

A joint international statement provides the first official confirmation that North Korea was behind the $235M hack of WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

13 hours ago MSNBC's Reid: 'Billionaire Right' Is Trying to Take California with Lies, and Deceit and by Fire

Monday on MSNBC's "The ReidOut," host Joy Reid said the "billionaire right" is trying to take California "with lies and deceit and by fire." The post MSNBC’s Reid: ‘Billionaire Right’ Is Trying to Take California with Lies, and Deceit and by Fire appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Weibel: Three Ways You Can Adopt a 'Make America Healthy Again' Lifestyle

With President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration just around the corner, so is the possibility that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), gets confirmed and can begin his "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. The post Weibel: Three Ways You Can Adopt a ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Lifestyle appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

13 hours ago Judge orders white supremacist group to pay $2.7 million to Black man attacked during 2022 ‘flash march’

Patriot Front and its leader Thomas Rousseau were named in a federal suit after Charles Murrell was pushed during the march. The group also posted videos of the attack. The post Judge orders white supremacist group to pay $2.7 million to Black man attacked during 2022 ‘flash march’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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