49 minutes ago Buttigieg visited this Alabama community. They want a promise before he leaves office

After years of flooding and two presidential administrations, homeowners in Shiloh say they are still waiting for state and federal agencies to make them whole.

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14 hours ago DeSantis' chosen Rubio replacement Moody wants to tackle inflation, spending, border: 'Audit the Fed!'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who is slated to join the U.S. Senate, called for auditing the Federal Reserve, pledged to oppose government spending, and indicated she will advocate for border security.

Economics

8 hours ago Blake Lively BLASTED By Game Of Thrones Fans Who Point Out Major Flaw In That Text To Justin Baldoni!

Blake Lively may be rethinking her Game of Thrones comparison right about now… In Justin Baldoni‘s countersuit against his It Ends With Us co-star, he included a text message in which the Gossip Girl alum boasted about her supportive husband Ryan Reynolds and bestie Taylor Swift, who stuck up for her version of the rooftop [...] Read More... The post Blake Lively BLASTED By <i>Game Of Thrones</i> Fans Who Point Out Major Flaw In That Text To Justin Baldoni! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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86 minutes ago As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist

As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist  KUOW News and Information

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4 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.

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4 hours ago ChatGPT’s head of product will testify in the US government’s case against Google

The U.S. government has picked Nick Turley, ChatGPT's head of product, to testify in its antitrust case against Google. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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83 minutes ago Patriots reportedly interview Bears’ interim head coach Thomas Brown for vacant offensive coordinator role

Brown is New England’s first reported offensive coordinator interview of the offseason. The post Patriots reportedly interview Bears’ interim head coach Thomas Brown for vacant offensive coordinator role appeared first on Boston.com.

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22 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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11 hours ago 5 Mass. players to watch in college football’s national championship game

All five of them play for Notre Dame. The post 5 Mass. players to watch in college football’s national championship game appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Hawley slams Dem activist for downplaying migrant crime: 'Not an actual issue?'

Senator Josh Hawley drilled into a migrant rights activist during a Senate hearing on the “Remain in Mexico" policy for saying migrant crime is “not an actual issue."

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6 hours 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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87 minutes ago 2024 condo market recap: The city was hot, but not as hot as the suburbs

Which neighborhoods were in demand? Where did units sell faster, and what prices were they getting per square foot? The post 2024 condo market recap: The city was hot, but not as hot as the suburbs appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 hours ago Amazon suspends US drone deliveries following crash at testing facility

Amazon has paused testing of its delivery drones following a crash involving two of its models, according to Bloomberg. It’s the latest setback for Amazon’s beleaguered Prime Air program, which aims to deliver around 500 million packages a year to customers by the end of the decade. Bloomberg reports two Amazon drones crashed in rainy […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 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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1 hour ago Here’s why Josh McCown won’t come to the Patriots as an offensive coordinator

McCown reportedly won't leave Minnesota unless he gets a head coaching job. The post Here’s why Josh McCown won’t come to the Patriots as an offensive coordinator appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Piers Morgan cuts mic on woman ranting about 'White man mantra': 'Complete and utter halfwit'

Piers Morgan's show devolved into chaos Thursday with female guest over Israel and cease-fire agreement.

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2 hours ago Lawsuit dismissed over resignation that followed alleged bathroom sex talk in auditor’s office

A former field auditor claimed he was forced to resign after he was accused of describing his sexual exploits to a coworker “in graphic detail” in an office bathroom. The post Lawsuit dismissed over resignation that followed alleged bathroom sex talk in auditor’s office appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

3 hours ago Immigrants and advocacy organizations brace for Trump's Day One actions

Days before Donald Trump takes office with the promise of mass deportation, immigrants are bracing for Trump's first actions, including staying away from going to work, while immigrant advocacy organizations have launched "know your rights" campaigns across the country.

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2 hours ago Tom Brady’s agent says former QB intends to fulfill contract with Fox as NFL broadcaster

“Tom has had a tremendous amount of fun working with Fox this year, and he’s really excited about the future with Fox and his growth on their team.” The post Tom Brady’s agent says former QB intends to fulfill contract with Fox as NFL broadcaster appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 hours ago Alabama community demands accountability for flood damage before Biden's term ends

After years of flooding and two presidential administrations, homeowners in Shiloh say they are still waiting for state and federal agencies to make them whole.

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3 hours ago Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King on drawing from Dr. King's legacy to build one through community

MLK Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King, co-authored the book "What is My Legacy?" with activists and contributors, including Julia Roberts.

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5 hours ago Netradyne snags $90M at $1.35B valuation to expand smart dashcams for commercial fleets

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents and a major reason why auto insurance premiums are expected to increase in 2025. For commercial fleets, that’s a nightmare. 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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4 hours ago Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Serve First Responders Meals Amid LA Fires: 'Grateful For These Individuals'

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are showing just how “grateful” they are for the first responders of the Los Angeles fires! On Thursday, the newly engaged couple took to their respective Instagram Stories to share photos of them serving food to first responders. They managed to gather a ton of food donations for the hard-working [...] Read More... The post Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Serve First Responders Meals Amid LA Fires: 'Grateful For These Individuals' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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5 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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6 hours 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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5 hours ago Joe Biden Falsely Declares States Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to Constitution

President Joe Biden on Friday made the bizarre proclamation that the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution was ratified by 38 states to become part of the U.S. Constitution, an announcement that is legally dead wrong and a disgraceful disservice to the country and the rule of law. The post Joe Biden Falsely Declares States Ratified Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to Constitution appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 hours ago Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults

Dr. Derrick Todd allegedly sexually assaulted patients under the guise of legitimate medical exams, prosecutors said. The post Former Brigham and Women’s doctor facing rape charges, accused of hundreds of assaults appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 hours 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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7 hours ago SpaceX and Blue Origin must investigate this week’s big rocket tests, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin to investigate what went wrong on their respective mega-rocket test flights this week. The regulator said both companies must perform what’s known as a “mishap investigation.” These probes involve the companies and the FAA working together to understand what went wrong, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago ‘Our biggest problem right now’: Here’s what Donald Trump should prioritize in his first 100 days

Here are the priorities readers want him to focus on in his second term. The post ‘Our biggest problem right now’: Here’s what Donald Trump should prioritize in his first 100 days appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 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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6 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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9 hours ago Malware stole internal PowerSchool passwords from engineer’s hacked computer

The theft of a PowerSchool engineer's passwords prior to the breach raises further doubts about the company's security practices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Patrice Bergeron gives vote of confidence for Brad Marchand’s captaincy amid trying Bruins season

"He's doing amazing, and I'm just glad that he's the captain of this franchise.” The post Patrice Bergeron gives vote of confidence for Brad Marchand’s captaincy amid trying Bruins season appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago Instagram Reels rolls out new features for U.S. users as TikTok is banned

Instagram announced a timely update to its video feature Reels this morning, alongside the news that the Supreme Court upheld the law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. on January 19. The update, says Meta, will make it easier for users to discover the content that friends and followers are liking on the platform […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago MassDOT hasn’t ruled out replacing the Tobin with a tunnel. What do you think?

Is Boston ready for another Big Dig? The post MassDOT hasn’t ruled out replacing the Tobin with a tunnel. What do you think? appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago ‘I feel like I failed you,’ assistant fire chief tells Pacific Palisades community

‘I feel like I failed you,’ assistant fire chief tells Pacific Palisades community  KTLA Los Angeles

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7 hours ago Biden's official X account draws mockery with reference to constitutional amendment that doesn't exist

President Biden's official X account posted a tweet that seemed to attempt to "declare" the Equal Rights Amendment the 28th amendment to the US Constitution.

Politics

11 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

7 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."

Politics

12 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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7 hours ago Writer 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."

Politics

13 hours ago Antiabortion advocates look for men to report their partners’ abortions

Antiabortion advocates look for men to report their partners’ abortions  The Washington Post

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7 hours ago Hawk rescued from SUV’s grill after collision in Chelmsford, officials say

The red-tailed hawk was alert and conscious when transferred to a cage, Massachusetts State Police said in a statement. The post Hawk rescued from SUV’s grill after collision in Chelmsford, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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21 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.

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8 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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21 hours ago Woman in her 80s hospitalized after collision with Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline

A woman in her 80s was hospitalized Wednesday after she was struck by a Massachusetts State Police cruiser in Brookline, State Police said. At approximately 1:15 p.m., a State Police patrol supervisor responded to investigate a crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Hammond Street, according to a statement from State Police. Police believe […] The post Woman in her 80s hospitalized after collision with Mass. State Police cruiser in Brookline appeared first on Boston.com.

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