3 hours ago Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?

The FDA said "an extensive scientific review" found the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer and other serious health conditions compared to cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.

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23 hours ago Police: Connecticut Teacher Ran Online Car Scam Through School Computers

A Connecticut high school teacher has been arrested for running an extensive online scam using computer equipment belonging to the public school system, police said. The post Police: Connecticut Teacher Ran Online Car Scam Through School Computers appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 hours ago Vanguard to Pay $106 Million in Restitution to Retirement Fund Investors

An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.

Economics

2 hours ago Ohio State players enter national championship with confidence rooted in faith

Ohio State players have used their platform this season to talk about their faith, and as they prepare to play in the national championship on Monday, they do so with confidence.

Sport

1 hour ago A timeline of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires as they continue to burn

Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities

Events

3 hours ago New AI licensing platform aims to help authors keep control over their books

In the wake of several high profile lawsuits involving authors suing AI companies for allegedly scraping their literary works to train large language models, The Authors Guild announced the public launch of its partnership with an AI rights licensing platform this week. Walter Isaacson, James Patterson, Susan Orlean and Viet Thanh Nguyen are among the authors in support of the endeavor.

Culture

6 hours ago OpenAI is trying to extend human life, with help from a longevity startup

OpenAI says it trained a new AI model called GPT-4b micro with Retro Biosciences, a longevity science startup trying to extend the human lifespan by 10 years, according to the MIT Technology Review. Retro, which is backed by Sam Altman, has been working with OpenAI for roughly a year on this research, according to the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 hours ago HHS secretary talks drugs up for Medicare price negotiation before leaving office

The Biden Administration announced the next batch of 15 prescription drugs that will be included in price negotiations with companies — with the aim of lowering costs for people covered by Medicare.

Politics

4 hours ago Washington (WIAA) high school girls basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)

Washington (WIAA) high school girls basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)  Sports Illustrated

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2 hours ago DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation

DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation  Alaska Business

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3 hours ago 3 major takeaways from Healey’s 2025 State of the Commonwealth address

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey vowed to increase affordability, improve transportation, and change the state's shelter system. The post 3 major takeaways from Healey’s 2025 State of the Commonwealth address appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours ago Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)

Washington (WIAA) high school boys basketball scores, live updates (1/17/2025)  Sports Illustrated

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4 hours ago New hazards continue to threaten Los Angeles communities as wildfire recovery efforts continue

New hazards continue to threaten Los Angeles communities as wildfire recovery efforts continue  Fox News

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4 hours ago Bluesky saw 17x increase in moderation reports in 2024 after rapid growth

Bluesky on Friday published its moderation report for the past year, noting the sizable growth the social network experienced in 2024 and how that affected its Trust & Safety team’s workload. It also noted that the largest number of reports came from users reporting accounts or posts for harassment, trolling, or intolerance — an issue […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago How Christian Athletes at Notre Dame and Ohio State Relied on Faith to Rise to the National Championship Game

This year's national championship game features the two most outwardly faithful teams in college football, and, according to Notre Dame's QB Riley Leonard, that's just how God planned it. The post How Christian Athletes at Notre Dame and Ohio State Relied on Faith to Rise to the National Championship Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

6 hours ago Bride From $59 Million 'Wedding Of The Century' Is Pregnant... As Groom Possibly Faces LIFE In Prison!

Remember the so-called “wedding of the century” in Paris? The event a year or so back that purportedly cost a whopping $59 million?! The good news? The bride is now pregnant!! The bad news? The groom to whom she said “I do” is facing the very real possibility of spending the rest of his life [...] Read More... The post Bride From $59 Million 'Wedding Of The Century' Is Pregnant... As Groom Possibly Faces LIFE In Prison! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Events

5 hours ago Charging infrastructure of medium voltage station upgraded to megawatt class

In the future, charging stations along freeways, in parking lots or at logistics centers will have to deliver much more power in a short space of time than they do today. For this reason, new charging stations can no longer simply be connected to the low voltage power grid.

Politics

6 hours ago Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Killer mom Susan Smith's vow, realtor's breaking point, missing woman mystery

Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.

Events

5 hours ago Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill U.S. Senate seat vacated by JD Vance

In making his announcement, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said he wanted a "workhorse" in the U.S. senate who would focus on Ohio as well as the rest of the country.

Politics

6 hours ago Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for shoppers.

Events

6 hours ago Jon Husted, Ohio's lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.

Politics

7 hours ago Joan Plowright, acclaimed British actress and wife of Laurence Olivier, dies at 95

Plowright brought stage and screen characters to vibrant life for more than six decades in such works as A Taste of Honey, Tea with Mussolini and Enchanted April.

Events

6 hours ago Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is tapped to fill JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio

Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is tapped to fill JD Vance’s Senate seat in Ohio  The Washington Post

Politics

8 hours ago Crews make progress on LA fires as search for missing continues: Friday live updates

Crews make progress on LA fires as search for missing continues: Friday live updates  USA TODAY

Events

7 hours ago Exclusive: Rep. August Pfluger Introduces Bill to Ban Vote Counting After Election Day

Rogue Democratic strongholds in states like California will no longer continue counting votes for weeks past Election Day, if a new bill by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) becomes law. Pfluger introduced the Restoring American Confidence in Elections Act following a The post Exclusive: Rep. August Pfluger Introduces Bill to Ban Vote Counting After Election Day appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

9 hours ago Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage southern California

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh wanted to personally thank first responders in California who continue to battle multiple wildfires, which began burning in LA on Jan. 7.

Events

7 hours ago RNC chair Whatley vows to be 'tip of the spear' to protect Trump after coasting to reelection victory

Republican National Committee chair Mike Whatley, speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of his re-election, spells out the GOP's campaign priorities in the 2025 and 2026 elections

Politics

7 hours ago Film offers 'Hard Truths' about why some people are happy — and others are miserable

Marianne Jean-Baptiste gives a phenomenal performance as a profoundly unhappy woman. There isn't a lot of plot, but director Mike Leigh builds his stories from the details and detritus of daily life.

Politics

14 hours ago In a Fire’s Ruins, Signs of a Previous Loss Leave a Family With Seeds of Hope

The Carrs have made their life’s work honoring the dreams of their precocious son, who died suddenly at 16. They rescued some mementos and others survived when their Altadena home burned to the ground.

Events

10 hours ago Middle East live updates: Israel cabinet approves ceasefire, government still to vote

The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks ending with success in Qatar.

Politics

14 hours ago A Georgia Prosecutor Has Long Regretted Sending a Man Away for Life. Can He Fix It?

Weakened by cancer and nagged by his conscience, a former Georgia prosecutor wants the courts to reverse the sentence he demanded for a man who didn’t physically harm anyone in his crimes.

Events

10 hours ago 10 prospects to watch at the HoopHall Classic, including Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa

The HoopHall Classic returns to Springfield this weekend as some of the country’s best high school players square off in the birthplace of basketball. The lineup for this weekend includes most of the top boys’ basketball recruits in both the Class of 2025 and 2026, as well as a handful of top players from the […] The post 10 prospects to watch at the HoopHall Classic, including Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

16 hours ago Fire at Central California power plant prompts evacuations, shut down of Highway 1

The Moss County Sheriff's Office issued emergency evacuation orders due to a fire at the Vistra power plant in areas of Moss Landing.

Events

11 hours ago MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gushes over Biden's achievements in final interview: 'Like a magic trick'

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell gave President Biden high praise for his achievements while in office, including signing a massive infrastructure bill into law.

Politics

21 hours ago Dozens of decoy riders caught on camera joining California Highway Patrol dirt bike police chase through LA

Dozens of dirt bike riders joined a California Highway Patrol police chase through Los Angeles.

Events

11 hours ago President Trump continues Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as he works to bring peace to the Middle East

President Donald Trump is continuing to build upon Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and vision as he works towards securing peace in the Middle East.

Politics

14 hours ago Red town stands up to big blue neighbor in immigration fight: ‘Denver does not speak for all of Colorado’

President-elect Donald Trump's planned crackdown on illegal immigration has highlighted partisan divides between Denver and its conservative neighbors to the south.

Politics

18 hours ago China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its economy

Rising costs of living are causing young people to put off or rule out marriage and child birth while pursuing higher education and careers.

Politics

19 hours ago DeSantis touts Florida's 'future way of thinking,' vows state will 'do our duty' to help incoming Trump admin

Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., calls out California leadership and outlines how his state will support the incoming Trump administration on 'Hannity.'

Politics

21 hours ago CNN defamation trial: Jury remains undecided as deliberation carries into second day

Jurors remain undecided in the high-stakes CNN defamation trial as deliberation will carry into a second day after mulling over the case for nearly six hours.

Politics

22 hours ago Report: 'Millions of Dollars' of Hunter Biden's Artwork Destroyed in L.A. Fires

Nearly 200 of Hunter Biden's art pieces — some of which were priced as high as $500,000 — were destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires, the New York Post reported. The post Report: ‘Millions of Dollars’ of Hunter Biden’s Artwork Destroyed in L.A. Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

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