51 minutes ago Perplexity acquires Read.cv, a social media platform for professionals

Read.cv, a social media platform for professionals that competed with LinkedIn, has been acquired by AI-powered search engine Perplexity. As part of the deal, Read.cv will begin to wind down operations today. Users will be able to export their data, including their profiles, posts, and messages, until May 16. “We’ve long admired Perplexity and believe […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Teachers' union conference at Captain Cook Hotel has this one woke feature that just showed up

Teachers' union conference at Captain Cook Hotel has this one woke feature that just showed up  Must Read Alaska

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36 hours ago $1.8 billion isn't missing after all in South Carolina, questions remain about error

It turns out that $1.8 billion wasn’t just sitting in a bank account in South Carolina waiting to be spent

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8 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.

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1 hour ago Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish all slated for FireAid benefit concert

The lineup also includes Joni Mitchell, Pink, Rod Stewart, Gwen Stefani, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Gracie Abrams, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and Tate McRae, among others. The post Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish all slated for FireAid benefit concert appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago ChatGPT’s newest feature lets users assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

Update: OpenAI officially announced this feature one week after some users reported the arrival, and then disappearance, of the new options. It’s possible they went live prematurely. OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT, the company’s AI-powered chatbot. On Friday, OpenAI announced it is rolling out a new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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36 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

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94 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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42 hours ago Ohio State player, TikTok star dismissed before national championship game against Notre Dame

Former walk-on Caden Davis' Ohio State-related social media content has garnered considerable attention, but he will not in a Buckeyes uniform during the national title game.

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2 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.

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26 hours ago WDET: Potential U.S. TikTok ban weighs national security against free speech

WDET: Potential U.S. TikTok ban weighs national security against free speech  uc.edu

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2 hours ago Privacy groups, experts, parents laud SCOTUS TikTok ban while others slam decision as ‘anti

Lawmakers, parents, privacy groups and legal experts had mixed reactions to the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a federal law banning TikTok Friday.

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3 hours ago A Timeline of TikTok’s Evolution, From Dances to BookTok to the Supreme Court

What started as “the dance app” spawned countless memes, launched lucrative careers and shaped entire industries. Here’s how it got here.

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3 hours ago Alumnus Eric Washington donates $50,000 to benefit GAP Fund, Marching Band, Baseball Team

Alumnus Eric Washington donates $50,000 to benefit GAP Fund, Marching Band, Baseball Team  Grambling State University

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3 hours ago Supreme Court Rules on Potential TikTok Ban: Live Updates and What’s Next

Supreme Court Rules on Potential TikTok Ban: Live Updates and What’s Next  The New York Times

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3 hours ago Top NJ watchdog official abruptly resigns, is removed from state voter rolls following residency flap

Tiffany Williams Brewer reportedly claimed a Maryland property as her principal residence, but later voted in New Jersey.

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3 hours ago TikTok influencers mourn platform, break down in tears after Supreme Court ruling: 'F

Some TikTok users broke down in tears and engaged in profanity-laced rants after the Supreme Court upheld a law to ban the social media app if it is not sold.

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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 Colson Whitehead shares the true story of abuse and injustice behind 'Nickel Boys'

Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, now a feature film, is based on a notorious Florida reform school where boys were beaten and sexually abused. Originally broadcast July 16, 2019.

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4 hours ago Rachael Kirkconnell Basically Confirms She Was ‘Blindsided’ By Matt James’ Breakup Post!

Just like many fans, Rachael Kirkconnell did not see the breakup post from Matt James coming! In case you missed it, the former Bachelor lead announced via a prayer on Instagram Thursday morning that they are no longer together after four years of dating. And it wasn’t a joint post! It was all him! Check [...] Read More... The post Rachael Kirkconnell Basically Confirms She Was ‘Blindsided’ By Matt James’ Breakup Post! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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4 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

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6 hours ago Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, threatening app's existence in the U.S.

The decision resolves a long-running legal dispute between the Department of Justice and TikTok. But experts say President-elect Donald Trump will now have considerable sway over the platform's future in the U.S.

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4 hours ago 2 of the best food destinations in the U.S. are in New England, according to Tripadvisor users

Boston is one of them. The post 2 of the best food destinations in the U.S. are in New England, according to Tripadvisor users appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 hours ago Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, clears way for app to shut down in U.S. as soon as Sunday  CBS News

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4 hours ago Trump needs 'time to review' SCOTUS decision to uphold TikTok ban, teases action in 'not too distant future'

Trump told reporters that the law banning TikTok "ultimately goes up to me, so you're going to see what I'm going to do" after taking office.

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6 hours ago TikTok updates: TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal

TikTok updates: TikTok faces ban in US by Sunday after Supreme Court rejects appeal  BBC.com

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4 hours ago Trump Holds 'Very Good' Phone Call with Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping on Tiktok and Fentanyl

American President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he held a phone call with genocidal Chinese dictator Xi Jinping on Friday, which he described as a "very good one" that will help Washington and Beijing "solve many problems." The post Trump Holds ‘Very Good’ Phone Call with Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping on Tiktok and Fentanyl appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago GM banned from sharing driving and location data with insurance companies

The order bans the automaker from selling consumers' information to data brokers for five years. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 hours ago Publishers and Influencers Wonder What Could Replace the Power of BookTok

With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same.

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8 hours ago Ohio State's Will Howard vows to continue to 'trust in the Lord' even in the midst of life's highs and lows

The Ohio State quarterback shared a six-word message, which included the Bible verse "Psalms 118:24," on his Instagram account ahead of the national title game.

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4 hours ago Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok in the U.S., leaving the matter to Trump

Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok in the U.S., leaving the matter to Trump  USA TODAY

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10 hours ago Parade of planets this month will feature celestial bodies in alignment

A parade of planets is expected to light up the night sky in January.

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5 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

12 hours ago Mortgage rates have hit 7%. What should people searching for a home do?

Mortgage rates have hit 7%. Mark Hamrick, Washington bureau chief for Bankrate, talks about what this means for borrowers and how this will affect the housing market.

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5 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

20 hours ago TikTok Influencer Mom Arrested! Allegedly Poisoned Her Daughter For Sympathy & Donations!

[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] A TikTok momfluencer has been arrested after allegedly torturing her daughter… for GoFundMe donations. Ugh. The horrifying story comes out of Australia where Queensland Police say they’ve had complaints against the influencer since October 2024. Allegedly, the Brisbane native was going out of her way to get unauthorized prescription and pharmacy [...] Read More... The post TikTok Influencer Mom Arrested! Allegedly Poisoned Her Daughter For Sympathy & Donations! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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5 hours ago Trump and China's Xi speak by phone as Supreme Court issues TikTok ruling

The Trump-Xi phone call came hours before the Supreme Court on Friday upheld a U.S. law that effectively bans TikTok starting Sunday.

Politics

20 hours ago College students charged in alleged 'catch a predator' plot appear in court

Five Assumption University students are accused of luring a man to their campus through a Tinder account as part of a TikTok "catch a predator" trend.

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5 hours ago Marketing experts share how Spotify shapes your music listening habits with playlists

It's a common assumption that music streaming has changed how we listen to music in a physical sense, but a new study has revealed just how streaming has impacted consumers' listening tastes. The research, which focused on Spotify, has found that when people listen to music via streaming, they are more likely to listen to platform-generated playlists, especially those prominently featured on Spotify's Search Page, instead of playlists created by third parties such as major music labels.

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23 hours ago FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Reportedly Featuring Lady Gaga, U2

FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Reportedly Featuring Lady Gaga, U2  Forbes

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5 hours ago Law’s Andrew Geronimo discusses the pending ban of TikTok in the United States

Law’s Andrew Geronimo discusses the pending ban of TikTok in the United States  The Daily | Case Western Reserve University

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23 hours ago FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Featuring Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish

FireAid: What We Know About The Benefit Concert For Los Angeles Fire Victims Featuring Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish  Forbes

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6 hours ago Kylie Jenner Just Proved She's Not Pregnant With Timothée Chalamet's Baby In THIS Super Subtle Way!

Even though rumors are swirling across social media that Kylie Jenner is supposedly pregnant with Timothée Chalamet‘s baby, we can now definitively say that’s NOT true! …orrrr is it?! And what you’re about to read is actually the most clever three-dimensional chess move ever made by the cunning KarJenner fam?!?! So, TikTok, Reddit, and X (Twitter) have been [...] Read More... The post Kylie Jenner Just Proved She's Not Pregnant With Timothée Chalamet's Baby In THIS Super Subtle Way! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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23 hours ago Stephen King Says Oscars Should be Canceled: ‘No Glitz with Los Angeles on Fire’

Stephen King Says Oscars Should be Canceled: ‘No Glitz with Los Angeles on Fire’  Rolling Stone

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6 hours ago Europe orders Elon Musk’s X to submit documents on its recommendation algorithms

The European Commission (EC) says it has requested information from Elon Musk’s X related to the algorithms that determine the content it recommends to users. The EC wants to determine how those algorithms may or may not be compliant with the Digital Services Act (DSA), which imposes key obligations on online platforms operating across the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 hours ago Jessica Alba Breaks Silence On Cash Warren Breakup! Read Her Statement!

It has been officially confirmed: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are done. On Thursday, Jessica took to Instagram to finally address the reports that their marriage is coming to an end after 17 years. And yes, it’s all true. The longtime couple are divorcing. The Honest Company founder wrote: “I’ve been on a journey of self-realization [...] Read More... The post Jessica Alba Breaks Silence On Cash Warren Breakup! Read Her Statement! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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