32 minutes ago Netradyne snags $90M at $1.25B valuation to expand smart dashcams for commercial fleets

Distracted driving is a leading cause of car crashes — and rising auto insurance premiums, which are expected to increase in 2025. For commercial fleets, that’s an expensive challenge to navigate. But for California-based startup Netradyne, it’s a tailwind.  Netradyne provides fleet owners, including big names like Amazon, with AI-enabled dashcams that collect vehicle data […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 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.

Society

3 hours ago Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors

"Trump was the first president in modern times to recognize the need to change our trade policy and stand up for American workers," Besset will say. The post Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

90 minutes ago LIV Golf will air rounds on FOX Sports platforms starting with 2025 season

FOX Sports and LIV Golf announced on Thursday that LIV Golf will air the 2025 season on the network with some rounds on FOX Business and FS2.

Sport

29 minutes ago Los Angeles Wildfires Live Updates: Firefighters Make Progress as Winds Ease

Los Angeles Wildfires Live Updates: Firefighters Make Progress as Winds Ease  The New York Times

Events

18 hours ago Study: Nearly 400 Million Christians Persecuted Globally, Islamism and Communism Main Drivers

The Christian aid organization Open Doors published its annual World Watch List – a ranking of the most dangerous places in the world to practice the Christian faith – on Wednesday, which found that 380 million Christians around the world face severe persecution. The post Study: Nearly 400 Million Christians Persecuted Globally, Islamism and Communism Main Drivers appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

20 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.

Technology

7 hours ago United States Influenza Vaccines Market Research 2025 Featuring Sanofi Pasteur, GSK, Seqirus, AstraZeneca

United States Influenza Vaccines Market Research 2025 Featuring Sanofi Pasteur, GSK, Seqirus, AstraZeneca - Size, Shares Data, Latest Trends, Insights, Growth Potential, CAGR Forecasts to 2033  GlobeNewswire

Science

89 minutes ago Spring Health commits $500K in free therapy sessions as CEO calls on mental health community to join

Spring Health has committed $500,000 to ensure victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and first responders get the mental health care they desperately need.

Politics

21 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires spark initial round of lawsuits against utilities

Los Angeles wildfires spark initial round of lawsuits against utilities  CBS News

Society

12 hours ago Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming ‘addiction to prostitutes’

David Smerling was arrested Tuesday on a charge of wire fraud after allegedly embezzling at least $2.5 million from three Massachusetts companies. The post Lexington attorney charged with embezzling $2.5 million from companies, claiming ‘addiction to prostitutes’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

18 hours ago Misogynistic Taunts Cost Philadelphia Eagles Fan His Job at D.E.I. Firm

The fan, who was caught on video harassing a female Packers fan at Sunday’s playoff game, was also barred from future events at Lincoln Financial Field.

Sport

32 minutes ago California wildfires live updates: Firefighters make progress on Los Angeles blazes as winds weaken, but forecast shows 'dangerous' conditions next week

California wildfires live updates: Firefighters make progress on Los Angeles blazes as winds weaken, but forecast shows 'dangerous' conditions next week  Yahoo! Voices

Events

30 hours ago Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?

The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, heads to the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Culture

22 hours ago SEC Lawsuit: Elon Musk's Failure to Disclose Twitter Stake Let Him Buy at 'Artificially Low Prices'

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk, accusing him of violating securities law by failing to disclose his active stake in Twitter, which allowed him to purchase shares at "artificially low prices." The post SEC Lawsuit: Elon Musk’s Failure to Disclose Twitter Stake Let Him Buy at ‘Artificially Low Prices’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

30 hours ago How a Company Makes Millions Off a Hospital Program Meant to Help the Poor

A private business has helped supercharge a controversial federal drug program. Patients and insurers have been left with big bills.

Science

1 hour ago Lee Zeldin, Trump’s E.P.A. Nominee, Is Short on Environmental Experience

Mr. Zeldin, a Trump loyalist, would be charged with dismantling climate rules and perhaps the agency itself. He faces questions from the Senate today.

Politics

21 hours ago John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors

The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.

Society

19 hours ago Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million to Fire Relief Efforts: ‘The Los Angeles Wildfires Are Devastating Our City’

Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million to Fire Relief Efforts: ‘The Los Angeles Wildfires Are Devastating Our City’  Variety

Economics

23 hours ago Eagles Fan Who Directed Vile Rant at Female Packers Fan Fired from DEI Consulting Firm

Ryan Caldwell, the Eagles fan seen on Sunday directing a vile and profane rant at a female Packers fan, has been fired from the DEI-focused consulting firm he worked for. The post Eagles Fan Who Directed Vile Rant at Female Packers Fan Fired from DEI Consulting Firm appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

93 minutes ago Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires

Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires  CBS News

Events

25 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.

Technology

40 hours ago Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis.

Science

2 hours ago Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled to combat rising scale of e

The robotics industry should be creating robots that could be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once its life span is completed, University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised.

Politics

22 hours ago California family heartbroken after losing late child's ashes in wildfire: 'Surreal nightmare'

Los Angeles couple Giorgi and Leonardo Antinori lost their home to wind-fueled wildfires, but the loss of their late daughter's ashes only intensified the heartbreak.

Society

20 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.

Economics

36 hours ago Vince Wilfork doesn’t seem to be a fan of Tom Brady’s broadcasting career

"I would rather him be my quarterback than on TV doing what he’s doing now." The post Vince Wilfork doesn’t seem to be a fan of Tom Brady’s broadcasting career appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

2 hours ago Finally 'a much needed break' for wildfire weather concerns in LA: Live updates

Finally 'a much needed break' for wildfire weather concerns in LA: Live updates  USA TODAY

Events

25 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.

Technology

2 hours ago Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about snow heading into the holiday weekend

Meteorologists are predicting some light snow Thursday night ahead of more snowfall this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. The post Here’s what Boston meteorologists are saying about snow heading into the holiday weekend appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

26 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.

Society

29 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.

Economics

39 hours ago Exclusive — Marco Rubio to Shred Globalists in Confirmation Hearing: ‘Liberal World Order’ Not Just a ‘Fantasy,’ But ‘Dangerous Delusion’

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next Secretary of State, will take the globalist foreign policy establishment to task in his opening statement at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Breitbart News has learned exclusively. The post Exclusive — Marco Rubio to Shred Globalists in Confirmation Hearing: ‘Liberal World Order’ Not Just a ‘Fantasy,’ But ‘Dangerous Delusion’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

3 hours ago L.A. Times Columnist Who Opposed Rick Caruso Blames Climate Change for Fires

Los Angeles Times columnist Sammy Roth, who opposed Rick Caruso for mayor in 2022 because he said Caruso had no "climate plan," has blamed "climate change" for the Palisades Fire and other fires that have devastated the city. The post L.A. Times Columnist Who Opposed Rick Caruso Blames Climate Change for Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

30 hours ago Elon Musk sends Tesla Cybertrucks to Los Angeles as wildfires continue

Elon Musk sends Tesla Cybertrucks to Los Angeles as wildfires continue  USA TODAY

Technology

2 hours ago Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the Seattle area

Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in the Seattle area  The Seattle Times

Politics

30 hours ago U.S. watchdog sues Capital One, alleging bank cheated customers out of $2 billion

The CFPB claims Capital One intentionally kept news of its higher-yield savings accounts from members with lower-yield savings accounts.

Economics

3 hours ago Lakers' LeBron James Says Family Has Evacuated Home amid Los Angeles Wildfires

Lakers' LeBron James Says Family Has Evacuated Home amid Los Angeles Wildfires  Bleacher Report

Events

37 hours ago Wildcats Host First Homestand of 2025 Against Falcons and Yellowjackets

Wildcats Host First Homestand of 2025 Against Falcons and Yellowjackets  Central Washington University Athletics

Technology

3 hours ago Female Former Colleague of Pete Hegseth Slams Democrats for Peddling Lies, Hypocrisy at Confirmation Hearing

A female former colleague of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth at a veterans' organization he led slammed Democrats for repeating lies peddled in the mainstream media and for their hypocrisy on supporting women. The post Female Former Colleague of Pete Hegseth Slams Democrats for Peddling Lies, Hypocrisy at Confirmation Hearing appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

31 hours ago The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.

The cost of the Los Angeles wildfires' damage could be at least $250 billion. Here's who pays the bills.  Yahoo! Voices

Economics

3 hours ago Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal

Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden and key mediator Qatar announced it was complete. The post Netanyahu says ‘last minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

39 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.

Technology

3 hours ago Doug Burgum, Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick, Had Business Conflicts in Office

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

Politics

35 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.

Economics

3 hours ago 5 things to know about Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country

President Joe Biden's term ends Monday, when he'll be replaced by Donald Trump, a man he has called an existential threat to the nation. The post 5 things to know about Biden’s farewell address that also served as a warning to the country appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

40 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

4 hours ago EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Cloud, Sen. Risch Introduce Legislation Blocking Federal Gun Registry

Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) and Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) are introducing legislation Thursday to block the formation of any federal gun registry. The post EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Cloud, Sen. Risch Introduce Legislation Blocking Federal Gun Registry appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 hours ago Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report

Cancer diagnoses are expected to exceed two million in 2025, with approximately 618,120 deaths predicted, according to the American Cancer Society’s annual cancer trends report.

Events

4 hours ago Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.

Politics

3 hours ago Bill Burr Lashes Out at ‘Fu**ing Idiots’ Who Say the L.A. Wildfires Were ‘Mismanaged’

Actor-comedian Bill Burr scolded "fu**ing idiots" who deem city officials and the Los Angeles Fire Department failed to act responsibly to the ongoing wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and elsewhere across the fire-ravaged city. The post Bill Burr Lashes Out at ‘Fu**ing Idiots’ Who Say the L.A. Wildfires Were ‘Mismanaged’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago 3D printing strategy can upgrade soft robots and extend their lifespan

Over the past decades, robotic systems have been rapidly advancing, fueled by the continuous introduction of more advanced electronics, mechanical components and software solutions. As a result, robots can easily become obsolete and outdated as newer systems emerge.

Politics

4 hours ago West Texas Sheriff: Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Arrested for Smuggling Migrants

A West Texas sheriff's deputies arrested a Venezuelan asylum seeker last week for smuggling a group of migrants into the interior of the U.S. The migrants were part of a steady stream of migrants apprehended in Terrell County, Texas, during the final days of the Biden administration. The post West Texas Sheriff: Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Arrested for Smuggling Migrants appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago ‘That fear is gone’: Brian Scalabrine said opponents are no longer scared of the Celtics

"Guys are excited about playing us and when they come out here, they're showing it," he said. The post ‘That fear is gone’: Brian Scalabrine said opponents are no longer scared of the Celtics appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 hours ago Local LA theaters bring puppets and movies to families for respite from fires

Vidiots and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater teamed up to provide an escape from reality for families facing trauma and loss from the Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

5 hours ago Kristaps Porzingis says struggling Celtics are playing with ‘no spirit, no personality’

"It's just, like, a weak performance from us honestly." The post Kristaps Porzingis says struggling Celtics are playing with ‘no spirit, no personality’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires spur initial round of lawsuits against utilities

Los Angeles wildfires spur initial round of lawsuits against utilities  CBS News

Events

5 hours ago How would RFK Jr. handle bird flu? His record on vaccines has experts on edge

Trump's pick for health secretary has a record of attacking vaccines. In fact he's even taken direct aim at bird flu shots. Some scientists fear this doesn't bode well in case of a crisis.

Politics

5 hours ago Firefighters gain ground on raging California wildfires as winds subside while human toll mounts

Firefighters gain ground on raging California wildfires as winds subside while human toll mounts  Fox Weather

Events

6 hours ago Trump's energy secretary nominee faces questions over climate posts and LA fires

Trump's pick for secretary of energy, fracking executive Chris Wright, faced questions about a past social media post calling wildfires "hype."

Politics

6 hours ago We asked experts to grade Biden's job on education. They gave it a C average

We asked more than a dozen educators, researchers, advocates and experts how they would grade Biden's education legacy. He got two F's, no A's and lots of votes in the middle.

Politics

5 hours ago Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote, claiming Hamas created a 'last minute crisis'

The deal was set to be ratified by Israeli Cabinet on Thursday. But Netanyahu says, without specifying, that Hamas has gone back on several parts of the ceasefire agreement at the last minute.

Events

6 hours ago Trump's pick for secretary of the Interior Department is Doug Burgum. Here's what to know

Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.

Politics

5 hours ago LA fires live updates: Palisades investigators have gathered 150 leads, official says

At least 25 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage across Southern California.

Events

6 hours ago A need for speed: Several states are looking for ways to count votes faster

Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.

Politics

5 hours ago Don’t wait until wildfire season to learn how to protect your life and property

Don’t wait until wildfire season to learn how to protect your life and property  Anchorage Daily News

Events

7 hours ago United States Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Market Research Report, 2024 & 2025

United States Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Market Research Report, 2024 & 2025-2033: Pricing, Demand, and Developments - Partnerships and Collaborations Shaping the Future of CGM  GlobeNewswire

Politics

5 hours ago Wildfires nationally and low current snowpack remind us to be prepared for Alaska’s upcoming fire hazards

Wildfires nationally and low current snowpack remind us to be prepared for Alaska’s upcoming fire hazards  Anchorage Daily News

Events

8 hours ago What is the role of the U.S. in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas?

NPR's Leila Fadel asks longtime diplomat and former Mideast peace negotiator Aaron David Miller about the U.S. role in a phased execution of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Politics

6 hours ago Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

Events