99 minutes 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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18 hours ago Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags

Netanyahu said he would convene his security Cabinet later Friday, and then the government to approve the long-awaited hostage deal. The post Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached after last minute snags appeared first on Boston.com.

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12 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

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2 hours ago LA fires: Kelly Osbourne blasts celebs using 'people's pain and suffering' for ‘photo op’ in scathing rant

Television personality Kelly Osbourne accused some celebrities of using the California fires as a "photo op" in a scathing rant shared on social media.

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3 hours ago What 3rd case of bird flu with unclear infection source means in fight against virus

A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?

Science

2 hours ago CNN liable for defamation over story on Afghanistan 'black market' rescues

A Florida jury found CNN defamed a security consultant in a story that suggested he was charging "exorbitant prices" to evacuate people trying to flee Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.

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31 hours ago ‘Real World: Seattle’ crib Pier 70 sells for $11M, buyers nab AI tenant

‘Real World: Seattle’ crib Pier 70 sells for $11M, buyers nab AI tenant  The Seattle Times

Economics

4 hours ago Engineers develop polycatenated architected materials for innovative 3D designs

A team of engineers at the California Institute of Technology, working with colleagues from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Princeton University, has developed what they have named polycatenated architected materials (PAMs) that can be used as wireframe elements to create novel 3D structures with interesting properties.

Events

2 hours ago Activist dragged out of Blinken's final press conference: 'you're hurting me!'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference quickly devolved into chaos Thursday, after reporters had to be forcibly removed from the event, including one who was carried out, when they began shouting at Blinken and accusing him of "genocide."

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36 hours ago Trump's UN ambassador pick Elise Stefanik could save taxpayers millions if taps Musk

President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador, Rep Elise Stefanik, R-NY., has the ability to make a big change at the world body if she takes a serious look at US funding to the world body.

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4 hours ago Man who lost home in LA fire reacts to outpouring of support, nearly $1M in donations

Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years.

Events

2 hours ago Coldest inauguration forecast since Reagan’s in 1985 forces Trump’s indoors

Coldest inauguration forecast since Reagan’s in 1985 forces Trump’s indoors  The Washington Post

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4 hours ago California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties

California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties  Yahoo! Voices

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2 hours ago Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

Sheng Thao, who was recalled by voters in the California city in November, said last year that she had done nothing wrong after the F.B.I. raided her home.

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4 hours ago Victims killed in the L.A. wildfires include father and son, world traveler, former child actor

Victims killed in the L.A. wildfires include father and son, world traveler, former child actor  CBS News

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3 hours ago Big Tech expands its reach with new startup acquisitions and investments

Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week’s newsletter is about startups, but it is also about Big Tech companies expanding their reach, both through acquisitions and through investments. Most interesting startup stories […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Family's harrowing evacuation from Pacific Palisades caught on video

California residents Julie, Lillian and Kelia Davies recount their evacuation from the Pacific Palisades area after the wildfires spread to their local community.

Events

3 hours ago Biden Says Equal Rights Amendment Has Passed, but Does Not Force Certification

President Biden’s remarks were largely a symbolic gesture of support for a century-long campaign to enshrine gender equality into the Constitution. But advocates said they could add heft to a future legal fight.

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6 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

4 hours ago 'Increase market share for Alaska seafood,' Task force mulls preliminary recommendations

'Increase market share for Alaska seafood,' Task force mulls preliminary recommendations  KMXT

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6 hours ago Evacuations, Road Closures Begin as Fire Engulfs World's Largest Battery Plant in California

A massive fire broke out at a Californian power plant early Friday morning, threatening one of the largest battery energy storage facilities in the world. The post Evacuations, Road Closures Begin as Fire Engulfs World’s Largest Battery Plant in California appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 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.

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4 hours ago Justin Baldoni Shares Photo Proof Of 'Being Held' In Basement To Avoid Blake Lively At IEWU Premiere!

Justin Baldoni is sharing evidence he was forced into a basement during the It Ends With Us premiere to avoid running into Blake Lively. In his $400 million lawsuit, Justin opened up about claims he was held in the basement of the NYC film premiere at his co-star’s demands, claims that first surfaced thanks to [...] Read More... The post Justin Baldoni Shares Photo Proof Of 'Being Held' In Basement To Avoid Blake Lively At <i>IEWU</i> Premiere! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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9 hours ago L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken

L.A. Fires Live Updates: Progress in Southern California containment efforts as winds weaken  CBS News

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4 hours ago World’s safest airlines revealed — Alaska named a top U.S. carrier despite 2024 door incident

World’s safest airlines revealed — Alaska named a top U.S. carrier despite 2024 door incident  SILive.com

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10 hours ago College volleyball star who took a stand against transgender policy shares story in new documentary

A new documentary shares how Nevada volleyball players stood up to the NCAA by refusing to play a game against a California team with a transgender player.

Events

5 hours ago UK Labour Forced to Deny It Was Pushed to Act on Grooming Gangs by Elon Musk, Social Media Outrage

"We’re not a government that governs by social media", insists spokesman for UK's Labour administration. The post UK Labour Forced to Deny It Was Pushed to Act on Grooming Gangs by Elon Musk, Social Media Outrage appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes

Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier.

Events

6 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

12 hours ago 'Woke green hydrogen bomb': Historian blasts California leaders for 'nonsensical' wildfire response

American historian Victor Davis Hanson criticizes the "failures" of local and state leadership amid Los Angeles' wildfire mitigation efforts.

Events

7 hours ago Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s ‘Minister of Everything,’ Enters Race to Replace Him

Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister, sought to distance herself from Mr. Trudeau in a public letter criticizing him for “costly political gimmicks.”

Politics

13 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

7 hours ago Biden is on the way out and Trump is taking the wheel. Welcome back, America

There is momentum to not allow the critics to rule the day and for our country to focus on the core values that placed us as the leader on the world stage.

Politics

16 hours ago Aurora Avenue shootout forces business to close, relocate to Snohomish County

Aurora Avenue shootout forces business to close, relocate to Snohomish County  FOX 13 Seattle

Events

8 hours ago How will Trump's return to the White House change the face of global health?

When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he's expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.

Politics

16 hours ago Slower Winds Help L.A. Firefighters, but Anxiety Mounts Among Evacuees

Slower Winds Help L.A. Firefighters, but Anxiety Mounts Among Evacuees  The New York Times

Events

8 hours ago An 'industry behemoth:' Inside the federal government's efforts to break up Google

In its early days, the quirky tech startup known as Google adopted a visionary corporate credo: "Don't be evil." That later evolved into the motto: "Do the right thing," reflecting the idealistic ambitions of the company's founders that its technology could be a force for good.

Politics

16 hours ago Shohei Ohtani is donating $500K to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires

“We'll be donating $500,000 to help those firefighters and those forced to live in shelter to help animals in need." The post Shohei Ohtani is donating $500K to help firefighters and others affected by the LA wildfires appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

9 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

16 hours ago More Than a Week After the Fires, Los Angeles Evacuees Remain in Limbo

Many neighborhoods are still off-limits to residents. Evacuees say they are increasingly frustrated and at a loss over what to do next.

Events

11 hours ago Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about the president-elect’s migration and deportation plans.

Politics

18 hours ago More Than a Week After the Fires, Los Angeles Evacuees Remain Stuck in Limbo

More Than a Week After the Fires, Los Angeles Evacuees Remain Stuck in Limbo  The New York Times

Events

12 hours ago U.S. electricity demand is set to explode. That will make it harder to cut climate pollution

U.S. electricity demand is expected to surge in the coming years, driven by power-hungry data centers, new factories and electric vehicles. To meet that growing demand, analysts say companies plan to build a lot of new natural gas power plants, threatening efforts to limit climate change.

Politics

18 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.

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