43 minutes ago Exclusive: Trump's Military Academy Classmates Celebrate Reelection, Current Cadets to March in Inaugural Parade

Cadets from the New York Military Academy (NYMA), President-elect Donald Trump's alma mater, are set to march in his Inaugural Parade on Monday, former classmates of his have confirmed to Breitbart News. The post Exclusive: Trump’s Military Academy Classmates Celebrate Reelection, Current Cadets to March in Inaugural Parade appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech’s faults

Younger Gen Zers are embracing OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, for schoolwork, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. But it’s not clear that they’re fully aware of the tech’s pitfalls. In a follow-up to its 2023 poll on ChatGPT usage among young people, Pew asked ~1,400 U.S.-based teens ages 13 to 17 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Loft Orbital lands a fresh $170 million after logging over $500 million of bookings

Loft Orbital has raised $170 million in Series C funding to grow its satellite and space missions as a service. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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75 minutes ago Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

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9 hours ago Google raises the price of Workspace plans, includes its AI features for free

Google announced on Wednesday that all AI features in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet are now available to Workspace customers at no extra charge, though the plan will see a $2 per month increase per user.  This change simplifies access to Workplace AI tools, including email summaries, automated note-taking, chatting with the Gemini bot, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Governments call for spyware regulations in UN Security Council meeting

Several governments participated in a meeting on the proliferation of commercial spyware at the United Nations Security Council. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago PowerSchool data breach victims say hackers stole ‘all’ historical student and teacher data

A trove of information on current and former students and teachers was accessed during the December cyberattack, sources say © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 hours 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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77 minutes ago Hindenburg Research, a short seller that targeted tech and EV companies, is closing up shop

When Hindenburg Research posts a blog on its website, it often means a company’s final days are near. Today, that company is Hindenburg Research. Nate Anderson announced Wednesday he has shut down short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, after a seven-year run issuing damning reports about high-profile companies, including many of the technology world’s giants and buzzy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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9 hours ago Colossal Biosciences raises $200M at $10.2B valuation to bring back woolly mammoths

Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammoth and has raised $200 million at a $10.2 billion valuation to do it. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S25 on January 22 — here’s what we expect

The biggest reveal from last week’s Samsung CES press conference may well have been another press conference. The hardware giant closed out the main event by teasing the company’s upcoming show. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for January 22 at 10 a.m. PT. As with all recent Unpackeds, next week’s big show will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 hours ago Nelly raises $51 million to digitalize medical practices across Europe

Nelly wants to become the biggest fintech startup in the healthcare industry. The Berlin-based startup is already working with more than 1,200 medical practices in a handful of European countries. But there are thousands more that could benefit from an upgrade for their administrative workflows. That’s why Nelly recently raised €50 million in funding (around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Southwest Airlines pilot arrested at Georgia airport for allegedly showing up to work intoxicated: police

A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia for allegedly driving under the influence, police say.

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23 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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3 hours ago Duolingo sees 216% spike in U.S. users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote

TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Death aboard Air France flight to Logan Airport under investigation, police say

State police are investigating after a Kansas woman died Tuesday evening aboard an Air France flight to Boston. The post Death aboard Air France flight to Logan Airport under investigation, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Duolingo sees 216% spike in US users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote

TikTok U.S. users have been learning Chinese on Duolingo in increasing numbers amid their adoption of a Chinese social app called RedNote ahead of the TikTok ban. The U.S. law, scheduled to go into effect on January 19, unless halted by the Supreme Court, will see TikTok removed from U.S. app stores and will stop […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Can't find an air filter amid the California fires? Here's how to build your own

Air quality in Southern California is dangerously bad because of the fires. Our reporter set out to build an air filter -- in a style the EPA praised, using only things she already had at home.

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4 hours ago Meta adds 200 megawatts of solar to its 12 gigawatt renewable portfolio

The news comes as tech companies ramp up their AI ambitions, adding data centers at a breakneck pace and boosting demand for power. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago As TikTok faces a US shutdown, here are some alternative apps to check out

TikTok has warned of a looming shutdown in just six days, as the Supreme Court is currently weighing the law that would ban the app. So we thought it’s time to take a look at other platforms that may be able to fill the TikTok-shaped hole in our lives.  The law gives TikTok parent company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Tesla to split $100M award for electric truck charging corridor in Illinois

Tesla, along with three other industry partners, quietly backed an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency application that won $100 million in funding to build electric truck charging stations across the state, TechCrunch has learned. The award was the biggest given out by the Biden Administration’s Federal Highway Administration last week in the second round of what’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago LAPD arrests 2 people who admitted to setting fires outside of wildfire zones in Southern California

LAPD arrests 2 people who admitted to setting fires outside of wildfire zones in Southern California  CBS News

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5 hours ago Biden administration adds 14 additional Chinese firms to trade blacklist

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Chinese Drone Giant DJI Removes Geofencing that Protects White House, Airports, Wildfires

China's DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, has decided to remove its long-standing geofencing feature, which previously prevented drones from flying over restricted areas such as airports, wildfires, and the White House. The post Chinese Drone Giant DJI Removes Geofencing that Protects White House, Airports, Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Biden administration adds 14 additional Chinese firms to trade block list

Days after pushing for sweeping AI chip export restriction, the Biden administration has added an additional 14 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list. This brings the full list up to 25 names, according to reporting from The Associate Press. Sophgo is, perhaps, the highest profile addition. An entity of Bitmain, the firm sparked international […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago Paris Olympic medals to be replaced after several athletes complain of tarnishing

A French mint is replacing medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics after several athletes have complained that they have already begun to deteriorate.

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10 hours ago Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.

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6 hours ago New Drake lawsuit claims his label pushed 'Not Like Us' diss to defame him

The Toronto rapper is suing Universal Music Group for defamation, alleging that the release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's 2024 hit threatened his life and career.

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12 hours ago California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Peak Wednesday

California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Peak Wednesday  Forbes

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8 hours ago Jill Biden 'disappointed' with Nancy Pelosi for role in forcing husband out: 'We were friends for 50 years'

First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday said she was disappointed in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., over the role Pelosi played in the president dropping out of the 2024 race.

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13 hours ago California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Pick Up Overnight

California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Pick Up Overnight  Forbes

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8 hours ago Freshman GOP senator sets social media ablaze with 'best' response to Hegseth’s answer on gender question

Conservatives erupted on social media Tuesday following an exchange between Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and freshman Sen. Tim Sheehy regarding gender identity.

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14 hours ago Creator of Gas and tbh makes an app for disappearing photos via iMessage

Nikita Bier, creator of popular apps like the anonymous polling app tbh (acquired by Facebook) and the anonymous compliments app Gas (acquired by Discord), has created a new app called Explode, which focuses on disappearing messages on iMessage. Explode works as a mini app for Apple’s Messages app. It helps you send disappearing messages to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago Family of missing NC mom, who vanished after making 911 call, seeks answers

Police in Greensboro, N.C., are asking for tips about Marissa Carmichael, a Black mother of five who vanished on Jan. 14, 2024, after making a distressed call to 911.

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23 hours ago Trial set to begin for scooter rider charged in murder of Seattle community activist

Trial set to begin for scooter rider charged in murder of Seattle community activist  KOMO News

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9 hours ago Report: Washington set to hire former USC star Taylor Mays as safeties coach

Report: Washington set to hire former USC star Taylor Mays as safeties coach  On3.com

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24 hours ago San Francisco flight narrowly avoids collision at Phoenix airport — FAA investigating

San Francisco flight narrowly avoids collision at Phoenix airport — FAA investigating  San Francisco Chronicle

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9 hours ago As Gen Z job applicants balloon, companies are turning to AI agent recruiters

According to some of the latest statistics, employers are swamped by job applications. In the UK alone, employers running graduate training schemes received an average of 140 applications for each job in 2024, 59 per cent more than in 2023, according to the Institute of Student Employers. And despite some trepidations amongst a few recruiters, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago With Record Membership, Washington State Black Caucus Sets Sights On Racial Equity

With Record Membership, Washington State Black Caucus Sets Sights On Racial Equity  Seattle Medium

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10 hours ago No parking is no problem for these Seattleites, who set a record in 2023

No parking is no problem for these Seattleites, who set a record in 2023  The Seattle Times

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11 hours ago Moulton, who supports ‘reasonable restrictions’ on transgender athletes, says this House bill is ‘too extreme’

"We should be able to discuss regulations for trans athletes in competitive sports, while still staunchly defending the rights of transgender Americans to simply exist without fear of danger or oppression," Rep. Seth Moulton said. The post Moulton, who supports ‘reasonable restrictions’ on transgender athletes, says this House bill is ‘too extreme’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 hours ago Hinge’s new AI feature determines if your prompt response is too basic 

Hinge today launched a new AI-powered feature called “Prompt Feedback,” which aims to improve your dating profile by analyzing how you answer prompts and assessing if it needs to be more specific or authentic.  Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o mini, Prompt Feedback evaluates each response and offers personalized advice tailored to help you share interesting details […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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