30 minutes ago U.S. Support for the United Nations Group of Experts Report on the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

U.S. Support for the United Nations Group of Experts Report on the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo  Department of State

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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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4 hours ago Is TikTok's time nearly up? A privacy and cybersecurity law expert explains

The clock appears to be winding down on TikTok's future in the U.S. Beijing-based ByteDance, the firm behind the popular video-sharing website in the U.S., has until Sunday to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner or close.

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73 minutes ago Exclusive—Peter Schweizer: Why Beijing Wants Americans to Keep Using TikTok

China is wielding TikTok as a weapon to wage unrestricted warfare on the United States. This is why the Chinese Communist Party views TikTok as a “modern day Trojan Horse” and classified its powerful algorithm as a top secret “national security asset.” The post Exclusive—Peter Schweizer: Why Beijing Wants Americans to Keep Using TikTok appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago 'Chicago Fire' actor Brian J. White helps detain illegal immigrant with blowtorch near LA fire zone

Actor Brian J. White explained how training for on-screen roles helped him to detain an illegal immigrant on his neighbor's property who was allegedly threatening to use a blowtorch in LA fire zone.

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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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83 minutes ago Americans on TikTok Say 'Goodbye' to Their 'Personal Chinese Spy' in Viral Videos

American TikTok users are saying "goodbye" to their "personal Chinese spy" in viral videos trending on the Chinese social media platform mocking the app's potential ban in the United States this Sunday. The post Americans on TikTok Say ‘Goodbye’ to Their ‘Personal Chinese Spy’ in Viral Videos appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 hours ago Mac malware mayhem as 100 million Apple users at risk of having personal data stolen

New Mac malware variant targets browser credentials and personal data, researchers find. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to safeguard your Mac from the latest malware threats.

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1 hour ago Secretary Austin's secret hospitalizations 'unnecessarily' increased US national security risks, report finds

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalizations "unnecessarily" put America's national security at higher risk.

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12 hours ago Exiting Border Chief Mayorkas' Parole Inflow to Hit 1.5 Million Migrants

President Joe Biden's pro-migration border chief will likely have imported 1.5 million illegal migrants via his quasi-legal parole programs by the time Biden exits office on January 20. The post Exiting Border Chief Mayorkas’ Parole Inflow to Hit 1.5 Million Migrants appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Human Rights Activists Condemn Biden for Stripping Hamas Ally Cuba of Terror Label

Human rights activists fiercely criticized outgoing U.S. President's Joe Biden's last-minute decision to remove Cuba from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism (SST) on Tuesday, granting a massive concession to the communist regime at the tail end of his presidency. The post Human Rights Activists Condemn Biden for Stripping Hamas Ally Cuba of Terror Label appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Immigrant workers are helping investigate labor abuses. Will Trump let them stay?

Under Biden, thousands of workers who experienced wage theft and other abuses have been granted protection from deportation and authorization to work so they can participate in labor investigations.

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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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15 hours ago Meghan Markle attempts brand rehab like Martha Stewart but is 'inauthentic': expert

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is said to be following in the footsteps of domestic diva Martha Stewart and celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, who both overcame public scrutiny.

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2 hours ago Game theory approach finds some public benefit to platforms like Google and Waze collecting user data

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have used mathematical tools from game theory to show that in certain situations, allowing platforms to retain decision-making power over the collection and commercialization of their users' data can enhance overall welfare.

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21 hours ago Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in 1st court appearance

Michael Lewis Thomas is accused of repeated and continued harassment of Caitlin Clark, the Marion County prosecutor’s office wrote. The post Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself ‘guilty as charged’ in 1st court appearance appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago NEW GUIDANCE: Biden Remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

NEW GUIDANCE: Biden Remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting  United States Conference of Mayors

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23 hours ago Former Northeastern University employee gets prison time for staging campus bomb hoax

Jason Duhaime, a former Northeastern University employee, was sentenced to a year in federal prison Monday after staging a bomb hoax in 2022 The post Former Northeastern University employee gets prison time for staging campus bomb hoax appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: California Gov. Newsom slammed for 'sideshow' as he defends state's response

A California lawmaker is urging leaders to learn from their mistakes from previous California wildfires and unite to come up with a solution to wildfire prevention.

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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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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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3 hours ago Stephen Miller preps House Republicans for Trump's immigration overhaul in closed

Incoming Homeland Security adviser Stephen Miller discussed deportations and funding to sanctuary cities during a roughly hour-long lunch held by the House Republican Study Committee.

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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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4 hours ago Jeeah Kim, Of Prattville, Selected For United States Senate Youth Program

Jeeah Kim, Of Prattville, Selected For United States Senate Youth Program  Elmore Autauga News

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4 hours ago Opinion: Dear Donald Trump: Your plan to create ‘the United States of Canada’ is brilliant

Opinion: Dear Donald Trump: Your plan to create ‘the United States of Canada’ is brilliant  The Globe and Mail

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5 hours ago Netflix’s Trans Drug Lord Musical Star Karla Sofia Gascon Scores BAFTA Actress Nomination

Transgender "Emilia Perez" star Karla Sofía Gascón has scored a BAFTA nomination for lead actress -- another bellwether of an increasingly likely Academy Award nomination for the  breakout star who is a man who identifies as a woman. The post Netflix’s Trans Drug Lord Musical Star Karla Sofia Gascon Scores BAFTA Actress Nomination appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago This Portland suburb has the highest percentage of toddlers in the United States

This Portland suburb has the highest percentage of toddlers in the United States  OregonLive

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7 hours ago Mass. Republicans say it’s time to overhaul the shelter system. Here’s how they’d do it.

GOP lawmakers want to amend the "right-to-shelter" law, let police work more closely with ICE, and increase transparency from Gov. Healey. The post Mass. Republicans say it’s time to overhaul the shelter system. Here’s how they’d do it. appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 hours ago Galloway Company Expansion Nearly Doubles United States Industrial Sweetened Condensed Milk Capacity

Galloway Company Expansion Nearly Doubles United States Industrial Sweetened Condensed Milk Capacity  PerishableNews

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8 hours ago Progress made to ensure SS United States can leave Philadelphia waters safely, Coast Guard says

Progress made to ensure SS United States can leave Philadelphia waters safely, Coast Guard says  CBS News

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