2 hours ago Forget ‘they go low, we go high’: This influencer wants Democrats to get mean

Forget ‘they go low, we go high’: This influencer wants Democrats to get mean  The Washington Post

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16 hours ago Ryan Reynolds' Latest Move Proves He's Not Sweating Over Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Lawsuit

Whoa! Ryan Reynolds is clearly unbothered by Justin Baldoni‘s $400 million countersuit. Despite Blake Lively‘s legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star/director, her husband is making HUGE financial moves. Guess he’s not worried about having to pay those $400 million in damages! Ryan just became one of several celebs who acquired a stake in [...] Read More... The post Ryan Reynolds' Latest Move Proves He's Not Sweating Over Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Lawsuit appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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12 hours ago Volleyball player who forfeited to SJSU trans athlete speaks out on ruined season after taking 'unfair' losses

Women's volleyball player Macey Boggs testified at a state senate hearing about the experience of her team forfeiting two games to San Jose State in 2024.

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74 minutes ago How victims of PowerSchool’s data breach helped each other investigate ‘massive’ hack

School workers say they resorted to crowdsourcing help among each other following PowerSchool's breach, fueled by solidarity and the slow response from PowerSchool. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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15 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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2 hours ago Ben Johnson stunned Washington Commanders when he pulled name from head coach search

Ben Johnson stunned Washington Commanders when he pulled name from head coach search  Detroit Free Press

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24 hours ago Massachusetts migrants taking shelter beds from taxpayers, allowed in with no vetting: former director

Massachusetts' overcrowded shelter system has allowed immigrants to enter without vetting and keep taxpayers out in the cold, a former director says.

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19 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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3 hours ago I'm saying farewell as FBI director. America's future is secured by focusing on threats, not divisions

Our adversaries—whether they be violent gangs, child predators, cartels, hackers, hostile nation-states, or terrorists—are more relentless than ever before.

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17 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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36 hours ago Director Justin Baldoni Sues Hollywood Power Couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 Million

Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are being targeted in a $400 million defamation suit by Justin Baldoni, Lively’s co-star on bleak romance “It Ends With Us” — the latest caustic twist in the legal battle engulfing the film. The post Director Justin Baldoni Sues Hollywood Power Couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 Million appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Maher challenges liberals to have 'intellectual honesty' and call out local leaders over California fires

Bill Maher chastised his fellow Democrats, arguing they are failing to politicize the tragic wildfires in California because it might make Democratic leaders look bad.

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18 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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4 hours ago Who is Sean Curran? Head of Trump's personal detail to be nominated for Secret Service director

Sean Curran, the head of President-elect Trump's personal security detail, will be tapped to lead the U.S. Secret Service, according to the president's son.

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13 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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37 hours ago Mira Murati’s AI Startup Makes First Hires, Including Former OpenAI Executive

It’s a major get for Murati’s mysterious startup, which has also poached engineers and researchers from a number of other prominent AI firms.

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8 hours ago UNCLASS_NST Implementation Report_2024 FINAL – Updated Accessible 01.17.2025

UNCLASS_NST Implementation Report_2024 FINAL – Updated Accessible 01.17.2025  Department of State

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18 hours ago Over 600 felony arrests by SFPD’s Citywide Plainclothes Team in 2024 25

Over 600 felony arrests by SFPD’s Citywide Plainclothes Team in 2024 25-006  San Francisco Police Department

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11 hours ago Elizabeth Warren Accuses Longtime Democrat Donor Sam Altman of Seeking 'Favors' from Trump After $1 Million Inaugural Donation

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in a letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused the tech entrepreneur of wanting "favors" from President-elect Donald Trump after donating $1 million to his inaugural committee; Altman has been a longtime donor to Democrats. The post Elizabeth Warren Accuses Longtime Democrat Donor Sam Altman of Seeking ‘Favors’ from Trump After $1 Million Inaugural Donation appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 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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12 hours 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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18 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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13 hours ago Occupy Democrats Instructs Followers to Wear Black for 'National Day of Mourning' During Trump Inauguration

Far-left social media page Occupy Democrats has dubbed President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day a "National Day of Mourning," and instructed its over 10 million followers to wear black for the occasion. The post Occupy Democrats Instructs Followers to Wear Black for ‘National Day of Mourning’ During Trump Inauguration appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 hours ago Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington Delegation Support Major Disaster Declaration for Communities Affected by November ‘Bomb Cyclone’

Gluesenkamp Perez, Washington Delegation Support Major Disaster Declaration for Communities Affected by November ‘Bomb Cyclone’  Marie Gluesenkamp Perez

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15 hours ago ESPN announces Hall of Famer Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting after latest cancer battle

In a span of three-plus years, legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale battled four types of cancer. Summer 2024 marked his most recent medical procedure.

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20 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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16 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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20 hours ago Senate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle

Ten Democrats joined Republicans in voting to advance the measure in a critical test vote that put it on track for quick enactment under President-elect Donald J. Trump.

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16 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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20 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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16 hours ago Fox News Digital finishes 2024 as top news brand among key metrics during unprecedented year of news

Fox News Digital finished 2024 as the top news brand among multiplatform views and minutes while seeing yearly growth across all metrics, according to Comscore.

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21 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

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16 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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23 hours ago Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants forces evacuations in California

A major fire erupted south of San Francisco at the Moss Landing Power Plant, forcing hundreds to evacuate. So far, the fire has stayed in the facility, which stores thousands of lithium batteries.

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17 hours ago San Francisco Department of Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax announces resignation

San Francisco Department of Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax announces resignation  ABC7 Bay Area

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23 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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17 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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28 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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17 hours ago Kat Dennings Remembers Casting Directors Calling Her ‘Fat’ At 12 Years Old!

Kat Dennings has been through a lot to get where she is now. Related: What Justin Baldoni Says Ryan Reynolds Yelled At Him For ‘Fat-Shaming’ Blake Lively In a new interview with People, ahead of the premiere of her upcoming show Shifting Gears, she got candid about how different things are in the entertainment industry [...] Read More... The post Kat Dennings Remembers Casting Directors Calling Her ‘Fat’ At 12 Years Old! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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36 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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17 hours ago Behar: 2024 Was 'Not a Normal Election,' Trump Is 'Not a Normal Person'

Friday on ABC's "The View," Joy Behar told her co-hosts that the 2024 presidential election was "not normal" and President-elect Donald Trump was not a normal person. The post Behar: 2024 Was ‘Not a Normal Election,’ Trump Is ‘Not a Normal Person’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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17 hours ago Democratic lawmakers pen letter accusing Meta, OpenAI, Google and more of trying to 'buy favor' with Trump

Meta, Apple, Google and other tech companies have been named in a letter penned by Democratic lawmakers, accusing them of cozying up to President-elect Trump.

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18 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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19 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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