29 minutes ago President Biden releases farewell letter, says it’s been ‘privilege of my life to serve this nation'

President Biden released a farewell letter Wednesday, saying that “It has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years."

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23 minutes ago US foes Iran, Russia, other UN diplomats exempt from NYC congestion pricing as taxpayers forced to foot bill

The U.S. State Department has exempted U.N. diplomats and missions in New York City from paying new congestion fees according to recent guidance published by the government.

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1 hour ago A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates.

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10 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter acquisition on time

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday over an alleged securities violation relating to his acquisition of Twitter, now called X. The SEC claims Musk failed to disclose his 5% ownership stake of Twitter in a timely manner, violating federal securities law, according to a complaint filed in federal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago Alcohol Offers Some Health Benefits but Raises Cancer Risks, Report Finds

The second of two analyses intended to shape the upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

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86 minutes ago Biden, in prime time, to bid farewell to nation as Trump prepares to take office

President Biden will deliver his last Oval Office address as he prepares to hand over power to President-elect Donald Trump and exit politics after a decadeslong career.

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39 minutes ago SoftBank veteran hunts for profits in payments infrastructure plumbing

Former SoftBank exec Akshay Naheta's startup, Distributed Technologies Research, is trying to bridge the gap between banking and blockchain tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Expected, but Could Pick Up Wednesday

On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest of the day. But the alerts will be back in place early Wednesday.

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11 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk, says he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before purchase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner before buying the site and underpaid by $150 million for shares he bought.

Technology

1 hour ago Departing DHS Secretary Mayorkas contends he delivered border security in the end

As DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to leave office, NPR sits down for an exit interview. He tells us the border is more secure now than before the pandemic.

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12 hours ago Seattle Storm’s surprising free agency move could have major WNBA implications

Seattle Storm’s surprising free agency move could have major WNBA implications  SB Nation

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2 hours ago Rubio to pitch foreign policy credentials to Senate as he vies to become America's top diplomat

Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to face questions from his colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state Wednesday.

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12 hours ago Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact

Economists say Los Angeles fire to have limited national economic impact  Reuters

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3 hours ago Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations ( 2005) core capacities of the United States of America

Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations ( 2005) core capacities of the United States of America  World Health Organization

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13 hours ago Fire crews get strong wind warnings as they continue to battle 2 major L.A. blazes

L.A. is bracing for a new round of high winds as crews continue battling to put out the two major wildfires that have been burning for a full week now. Officials are warning of the risk of new fires.

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4 hours ago Synthesia snaps up $180M at a $2.1B valuation for its B2B AI video platform

As the world continues to work through how to handle the explosion of deepfake content online, it seems that not all AI-created videos are stirring controversy. Synthesia, a London startup building products around highly realistic AI avatar technology, says it’s a big hit with enterprises, with some 60,000 of them — 1 million users — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 hours ago The U.S. has tried to weaken Russia's wartime economy. Are sanctions working?

For nearly three years, the U.S. and its allies have slapped roughly 5,000 sanctions and export controls on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Russia faces new sanctions targeting oil and gas trade.

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8 hours ago Biden says he's been carrying out ‘most aggressive climate agenda’ in history as he designates CA monuments

President Biden during his last week in office designated two national monuments, which will protect hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in California.

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14 hours ago Hackers are exploiting a new Fortinet firewall bug to breach company networks

Security researchers say "tens" of Fortinet devices have been compromised so far as part of the weeks-long hacking campaign. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago ‘Same Spot!’: Is a Small New Year’s Morning Blaze Connected to the Los Angeles Fire Disaster?

‘Same Spot!’: Is a Small New Year’s Morning Blaze Connected to the Los Angeles Fire Disaster?  The Wall Street Journal

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13 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on U.S. roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.

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13 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on US roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago FBI visits Ben Affleck’s home, reportedly seeking footage of unauthorized drone

FBI field agents visited Ben Affleck's Brentwood home on Sunday, reportedly seeking security footage of an unauthorized drone that damaged a firefighting aircraft above the Palisades wildfire. The post FBI visits Ben Affleck’s home, reportedly seeking footage of unauthorized drone appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 hours ago National Sheriff's Association Urges Senate to 'Expeditiously' Confirm Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard for DNI

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has won the endorsement of the National Sheriff's Association, which is urging the Senate to confirm her. The post National Sheriff’s Association Urges Senate to ‘Expeditiously’ Confirm Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard for DNI appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state

Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state  The Washington Post

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13 hours ago China Blames U.S. 'Political Divisions' for California Wildfire Destruction

The Chinese state-run propaganda outlet Global Times berated Americans on Tuesday for alleged "finger-pointing" and a lack of "unity" in the face of the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, condemning reasonable criticisms regarding California's lack of preparation to handle the destruction. The post China Blames U.S. ‘Political Divisions’ for California Wildfire Destruction appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 hours ago Cyberattack affecting school boards spotlights the need for better EdTech regulation

Issues surrounding students' data and schools' use of educational technology (EdTech) are in the spotlight as school boards in six provinces respond to a "significant cyberattack" on an administration software platform.

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14 hours ago How Marco Rubio's roots could impact his approach if confirmed as secretary of state

During his political career, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has focused his attacks on countries with communist governments and improving relationships with Latin America.

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19 hours ago Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far

Ukraine fires US, British missiles into Russia, launches one of largest drone attacks so far  Reuters

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14 hours ago GOP tax leaders: US small businesses could pay more tax than small businesses do in China if Trump cuts expire

Republican members of the chief House committee on taxes said if Trump's tax cuts expire small businesses could begin paying a higher tax rate than small businesses do in communist China.

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21 hours ago Zelensky Discussed Deploying French 'Military Contingents' as Security Guarantee to Ukraine With Macron

Ukrainian President says he again discussed deploying Western troops to face down future Russian aggression in a call with Macron The post Zelensky Discussed Deploying French ‘Military Contingents’ as Security Guarantee to Ukraine With Macron appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago United States | February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates remain the same except for China and India

United States | February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates remain the same except for China and India  BAL Immigration Law

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21 hours ago North Korean soldiers in Russia resort to suicide amid capture of first POWs by Ukraine

North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia's Kursk region against Ukraine have begun resorting to drastic measures to avoid capture, including "finishing off" fellow soldiers and suicide by grenade.

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14 hours ago Monthly border encounters decrease to lowest daily average since July 2020

Daily encounters in December along the southwest border were the lowest average since July 2020, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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21 hours ago ‘Enough is enough’: New report warns top US companies at risk of hefty fines from possible China sanctions

A new report warns that over 80 Fortune 100 companies are doing significant business in China and that they could face potential sanctions of billions of dollars in the future.

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14 hours ago South Korean Investigators Try Again to Detain President Yoon at His Residence

More forces are expected to join the operation to take Yoon Suk Yeol in for questioning after the last attempt was foiled by his large security team.

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22 hours ago US intervention against Mexican cartels carries major risks. Here’s how to mitigate them.

US intervention against Mexican cartels carries major risks. Here’s how to mitigate them.  Atlantic Council

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14 hours ago Coors Light blames its 'refershment' ad typo on a 'case of the Mondays'

Coors Light misspelled a word on a new advertising campaign that was seen in newspapers and electronic billboards in North America. It may have been a "case of the Mondays," the company said.

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22 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.

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15 hours ago Japanese Phenom Compared to Former Washington Nationals Superstar As Prospect

Japanese Phenom Compared to Former Washington Nationals Superstar As Prospect  Sports Illustrated

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26 hours ago International underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat

Attacks on underwater cables in strategic areas connecting telecommunication lines and power sources in Asia and Europe are suspected to be coordinated attacks by China and Russia.

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15 hours ago Four Days In January 2025 When San Francisco Is The Best Place To See Art In America

Four Days In January 2025 When San Francisco Is The Best Place To See Art In America  Forbes

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32 hours ago Denmark Open to Talks About U.S. Concerns in Arctic, Still Wary About Selling Greenland

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Monday that his government understands America’s legitimate security interests in the Arctic region but is still not interested in handing over Greenland as President-elect Donald Trump has demanded. The post Denmark Open to Talks About U.S. Concerns in Arctic, Still Wary About Selling Greenland appeared first on Breitbart.

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