3 hours ago U.S. Ban of TikTok Is Set to Deal a Major Blow to ByteDance, Its Chinese Owner

While TikTok remains hugely popular in Brazil, Indonesia and other markets, its 170 million users in the United States are its most valuable.

Politics

35 hours ago Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market amid higher premiums

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market

Society

17 hours ago White House: Demand Helped Cause Inflation, But Price Pressure from Stimulus Was Worth Growth

During an interview with Bloomberg aired on Thursday’s “Balance of Power,” White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jared Bernstein stated that “strong demand” did help cause inflation and he accepts that the upward pressure on prices from COVID stimulus The post White House: Demand Helped Cause Inflation, But Price Pressure from Stimulus Was Worth Growth appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

11 hours ago World Cup 2026: Seattle partners with nine communities to set up local fan zones

World Cup 2026: Seattle partners with nine communities to set up local fan zones  Soccer America

Sport

2 hours ago Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers Set for Los Angeles Wildfire FireAid Benefit Concert

NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief. The post Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers Set for Los Angeles Wildfire FireAid Benefit Concert appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Biden maintains he will not enforce TikTok ban, plans to punt to Trump administration

The White House has confirmed President Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban set to take effect Sunday.

Politics

30 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

26 hours ago Julia Stiles' Memories Of 'Bright Light' Heath Ledger On 10 Things I Hate About You Set Will Warm AND Break Your Heart

Julia Stiles just warmed our hearts all over again 26 years later. The Save The Last Dance star has appeared in all kinds of memorable movies over her three full decades in the spotlight. But arguably none of ’em have had quite the lasting impression like her role as the leading lady in 10 Things I [...] Read More... The post Julia Stiles' Memories Of 'Bright Light' Heath Ledger On <i>10 Things I Hate About You</i> Set Will Warm AND Break Your Heart appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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4 hours ago New set of bills would counter CCP's Belt and Road initiative: 'we can mute China's siren song'

Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green has a new idea to build investments in Latin America and the U.S.

Politics

30 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

5 hours ago Food pantries are bracing for more demand if the Trump administration cuts food aid

The first Trump administration tried to scale back who gets food benefits, and allies aim to try again. Food pantries say they're already busier than ever.

Politics

32 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 Exclusive: Chairman Wicker, Republicans Demand Accountability After IG Report Reveals Lloyd Austin Went AWOL Twice

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 11 Republican senators are demanding President Joe Biden hold Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin accountable, after a Department of Defense inspector general report released this week found that he failed to follow the law when he hid multiple hospitalizations from the White House, breaking the chain of command and jeopardizing the safety of the nation. The post Exclusive: Chairman Wicker, Republicans Demand Accountability After IG Report Reveals Lloyd Austin Went AWOL Twice appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

42 hours ago Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in wealthy

President Biden gave a farewell address to the nation, reflecting on a long political career the same day he secured a major accomplishment in the Middle East.

Events

8 hours ago Programmable metasurface antenna exhibits remarkable wireless information mapping efficiency

In recent years, electronics engineers worldwide have been trying to develop new hardware that could further boost the speed and efficiency of wireless communications. Digitally programmable metasurfaces, advanced artificial materials engineered to manipulate the properties of electromagnetic waves, have been found to be particularly promising for the transmission of wireless data.

Politics

8 hours ago 'Safer, stronger, and freer': Securing the border set to feature large in Noem's opening remarks to Senate

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is expected to focus her opening remarks before the Senate Homeland Security committee on securing the nation's border and curbing cyber attacks.

Politics

18 hours ago San Francisco set for blockbuster weekend with Chinese New Year Parade, NBA All

San Francisco set for blockbuster weekend with Chinese New Year Parade, NBA All-Star Game, Valentine's Day  ABC7 Bay Area

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20 hours ago Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively Made Fun Of His Nose & Said He 'Should Get Plastic Surgery' On It Ends With Us Set!

Justin Baldoni is making all kinds of allegations against Blake Lively. On Thursday, the director filed a $400 million lawsuit against his It Ends with Us co-star and her husband Ryan Reynolds. Ultimately he’s alleging they took over creative control of the film from him, using their power to push him out. And when Blake [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively Made Fun Of His Nose & Said He 'Should Get Plastic Surgery' On <i>It Ends With Us</i> Set! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

21 hours ago Trump's pick for EPA administrator is Lee Zeldin. Here's what to know.

Democrats worry the Trump administration will roll back efforts to limit climate change.

Politics

24 hours ago Giuliani fails to appear for federal civil trial, says case has been settled

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was scheduled to be a witness in a case set to determine which assets he would have to forfeit after he lied about two Georgia election workers.

Politics

24 hours ago Climate tech matured in 2024 as investors favored bigger rounds, later stages

Climate tech may have had a down year in 2024, but new data also shows a maturing sector with larger deal sizes. Venture investment in the climate tech sector was down 7% to $12.9 billion, $1 billion shy of 2023’s tally, according to data in a new PitchBook report. The report found that round size […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago How the UK's plans for AI could derail net zero: The numbers explained

The UK government's goal to increase public-controlled artificial intelligence computing power twentyfold by 2030 would significantly raise electricity demand. Can renewable energy supply meet it—and still have enough left over to electrify sectors like heating and transport, which must be fully decarbonized by 2050?

Politics

24 hours ago All change—Why England's public transport system could look very different very quickly

The UK's public transport system has been in a state of flux since the arrival of COVID. Lockdowns, social distancing and working from home all made customer demand for buses and trains dramatically different from pre-pandemic days.

Politics

25 hours ago Zeldin grilled by Democrats on climate change, Trump’s stance on carbon emissions during EPA hearing

Trump's EPA administrator nominee took at times pointed questions from several liberal Democratic senators during his confirmation hearing Thursday.

Politics

26 hours ago ChargeX consortium identifies automated solution to fix key part of electric vehicle charging user experience

National laboratory researchers and industry collaborators in the National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX Consortium) have identified a new mechanism called "seamless retry" that could alleviate a common electric vehicle (EV) driver frustration with public charging by automatically restarting failed EV charging sessions, so users do not have to.

Politics

26 hours ago Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Christopher Maccio Among Stars Set for Trump Inauguration Events

A host of big-name performers including Kid Rock and country singer Jason Aldean will be making their way to Washington, D.C., to perform at various presidential inauguration events over the weekend. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee unveiled most of the lineup Wednesday. The post Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Christopher Maccio Among Stars Set for Trump Inauguration Events appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

26 hours ago As EV sales surge, the UK car industry might be reaching a turning point

Last year, electric car registrations in the UK topped those of Germany. The number of UK sales (382,000 vehicles) came from growth of 21.4% on 2023, making the UK the largest market for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe for the first time. In Germany, meanwhile, registrations fell by more than 25% to 380,000 vehicles in 2024 as consumer subsidies of up to €4,500 (£3,800) for private buyers were withdrawn amid a budget crisis.

Politics

26 hours ago Hundreds of Washington Post Workers Demand Bezos Reexamine Paper’s Direction

Hundreds of Washington Post Workers Demand Bezos Reexamine Paper’s Direction  Truthout

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