25 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.

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2 hours ago Alaska officials preparing geothermal lease sale at Cook Inlet volcano

Alaska officials preparing geothermal lease sale at Cook Inlet volcano  Alaska Beacon

Economics

1 hour ago As "TikTok refugees" flock to RedNote, a U.S. official says the Chinese app could be banned, too

As "TikTok refugees" flock to RedNote, a U.S. official says the Chinese app could be banned, too  CBS News

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11 hours ago Los Angeles Film and TV Production Finishes 2024 At Historically Low Levels

Los Angeles Film and TV Production Finishes 2024 At Historically Low Levels  Hollywood Reporter

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

22 hours ago Possible case of bird flu found in a San Francisco child, health officials say

Possible case of bird flu found in a San Francisco child, health officials say  Scripps News

Science

3 hours ago Comer calls out Biden's ‘failure’ to get federal employees to return to the office, vows to get it done

Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., stressed the importance of bringing federal employees back into the office and ending current telework policies.

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

3 hours ago 49ers could cut ties with breakout star over 'too hefty' $5 million price tag

49ers could cut ties with breakout star over 'too hefty' $5 million price tag  Sporting News

Economics

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

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

3 hours ago U.S. wholesale electricity prices were lower and less volatile in 2024

U.S. wholesale electricity prices were lower and less volatile in 2024  EIA

Politics

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

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

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

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

25 hours ago US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased

US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased  The Associated Press

Economics

5 hours ago Chicago blocks proposal that'd allow law enforcement to cooperate with ICE on targeting criminal migrants

Two Chicago officials who wanted to allow police to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to target migrants with a criminal record, saw their measure get struck down on Wednesday.

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

27 hours ago US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing

US consumer prices post largest gain in nine months; underlying inflation slowing  Reuters

Economics

7 hours ago LA Fires: Lorenzo Lama shreds California's lack of preparation as 'absolutely despicable'

Lorenzo Lamas criticized California officials for not being prepared for the fires, which have been "absolutely devastating" to his Pacific Palisades hometown.

Events

5 hours ago Liberal media raves over Biden's farewell address: 'Put a chill down my spine'

Liberal media commentators reacted positively to President Biden's farewell address to the American public from the Oval Office Wednesday night.

Politics

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

7 hours ago Google strikes world’s largest biochar carbon removal deal with Indian startup Varaha

Google has agreed to purchase 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from Indian startup Varaha. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

5 hours ago Indonesian woman rescued by fire department after nose ring gets stuck in chair: 'Wasn't the strangest call'

An Indonesian woman got herself into an odd situation after she managed to get her nose ring lodged in the back of a mesh office chair at work.

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

15 hours ago Alaska bald eagle found 'frozen and unable to fly' rescued by police: 'Ready to fly the coop'

Police officers were called in by a local good Samaritan to assist in saving a baby bald eagle found frozen and unable to fly in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Events

6 hours ago How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 24

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for Nov. 24-30, 2024  Herald-Mail Media

Politics

16 hours ago Ben Affleck speaks to police about security matter outside his Brentwood home two days after FBI visit

Ben Affleck was seen near his Brentwood home — which is near a mandatory evacuation zone for the Palisades Fire — speaking with police officers on Tuesday.

Events

6 hours ago Americans share what Biden’s legacy will be after he leaves office: ‘Made mistakes and people died’

Americans across the country told Fox News Digital what they believe President Joe Biden's legacy will be once he leaves office in a few days.

Politics

17 hours 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.

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

18 hours ago Governor Newsom signs executive order to jumpstart firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes

Governor Newsom signs executive order to jumpstart firestorm cleanup of damaged and destroyed homes  Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Events

7 hours ago After more than 50 years in politics, Biden bids farewell in an Oval Office address

After half a century in politics, President Biden bids farewell to public life in a speech from the Oval Office, warning about the concentration of power in the hands of a few ultrawealthy people.

Politics

18 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.

Events

8 hours ago Visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption in Hawaii

Officials at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are bracing for crowds eager to get a glimpse of lava fountaining from an eruption

Politics

19 hours ago Facing $17M deficit, Kenai Peninsula school officials warn of 'drastic times' ahead

Facing $17M deficit, Kenai Peninsula school officials warn of 'drastic times' ahead  Alaska Public Media News

Events

8 hours ago All eyes on the US as new administration takes office. Chief economists expect turbulent year ahead

All eyes on the US as new administration takes office. Chief economists expect turbulent year ahead  World Economic Forum

Politics

19 hours ago Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Events

9 hours ago Marc Andreessen says DOGE is focused on the ‘ghost town’ of Washington, D.C., where most employees don't go to the office

Marc Andreessen says DOGE is focused on the ‘ghost town’ of Washington, D.C., where most employees don't go to the office  Fortune

Politics

20 hours ago Canadiens rookie Emil Heineman hit by car walking in Utah, expected to miss 3

Montreal Canadiens rookie Emil Heineman was hit by a car in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, where the left-winger suffered an injury that will force him to miss time.

Events

9 hours ago Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization

Mayor Bruce Harrell Launches the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub to Boost Green Economy and Downtown Revitalization  Mayor Bruce Harrell

Politics

21 hours ago Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux.

The deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. The post Officials tout a Gaza ceasefire deal and plan to free hostages. Israel says details still in flux. appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

11 hours ago LIZ PEEK: Biden keeps smearing lipstick on his pig of a presidency. You won't believe the results

Americans recall that when Biden took office, the world was at peace and our enemies – and in particular Iran – had been subdued.

Politics

21 hours ago California Pastor Calls for New Leadership over L.A. Fires Crisis, Blames ‘Woke, Stupid Democrat Projects’

The time has come to “replace the leadership in California,” according to Pastor Jack Hibbs, who blamed a “Democrat supermajority” for exorbitant taxes, failed infrastructure, and poor handling of wildfires, slamming state officials for diverting resources to “woke, stupid Democrat projects,” and urging Californians to demand accountability. The post California Pastor Calls for New Leadership over L.A. Fires Crisis, Blames ‘Woke, Stupid Democrat Projects’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 hours ago Washington County leases two new SUVs for commissioners, elected officials

Washington County leases two new SUVs for commissioners, elected officials  Observer-Reporter

Politics

22 hours ago Son of man who was beaten and died in New York prison sues guards, officials

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit

Events

12 hours ago FNC's Perino on Biden’s Farewell Address: 'The Speechwriters Have Already Left the Building'

On Wednesday on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Fox News host Dana Perino reacted to Biden's farewell Oval Office address by saying that the "speechwriters have already left the building." The post FNC’s Perino on Biden’s Farewell Address: ‘The Speechwriters Have Already Left the Building’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

23 hours ago TSA Sets Record with 117 Firearms Intercepted at Baltimore/Washington Airports in 2024

TSA Sets Record with 117 Firearms Intercepted at Baltimore/Washington Airports in 2024  The MoCoShow

Events

13 hours ago Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here's why.

Alaska election officials rejected 1,303 ballots this November. Here's why.  Alaska Public Media News

Politics

24 hours ago Justine Bateman calls for Gavin Newsom to be removed amid LA fires 'before something worse happens'

Justine Bateman called for California voters to remove Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass from office following the city and state's response to the LA fires.

Events

14 hours ago 'Worst farewell speech in presidential history': Biden's Oval Office goodbye panned as 'dark'

Social media reactions poured in Wednesday night as President Biden delivered his final address to the nation after over 50 years on the national political stage.

Politics

24 hours ago Axios, citing US official, says a Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached

Axios, citing US official, says a Gaza ceasefire deal has been reached  Reuters

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