49 minutes ago Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump’s administration is directing that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave, and that agencies develop plans to lay them off The post Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave appeared first on Boston.com.

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14 hours ago Toronto school district says 40 years of student data stolen in PowerSchool breach

Canada’s largest school board says hackers may have accessed some 40 years’ worth of student data during the recent PowerSchool breach.  In a letter sent to parents this week, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) said that the data breach affected all students enrolled in the district between September 1985 and December 2024.  The school […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Americans will pay the price for Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement

Americans will pay the price for Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement  Atlantic Council

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8 hours ago Sen. Jim Risch Plans to Expedite Elise Stefanik's U.N. Confirmation: 'She's the Right Person for the Job'

Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Tuesday he plans to expedite U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik's confirmation to the Senate floor. The post Sen. Jim Risch Plans to Expedite Elise Stefanik’s U.N. Confirmation: ‘She’s the Right Person for the Job’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Boston Fleet acquire forward Jill Saulnier in trade with New York Sirens

"Beyond her skill, Jill’s experience and leadership will be invaluable in our locker room." The post Boston Fleet acquire forward Jill Saulnier in trade with New York Sirens appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 hours ago English lit grad's AI tool deciphers Twitter bios, aiding text analysis

An English literature graduate turned data scientist has developed a new method for large language models (LLMs) used by AI chatbots to understand and analyze small chunks of text, such as those on social media profiles, in customer responses online or for understanding online posts responding to disaster events.

Technology

3 hours ago Trump Announces $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Investment in America

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that three major tech executives are teaming up to invest half a trillion dollars in American artificial intelligence infrastructure. The post Trump Announces $500 Billion Artificial Intelligence Investment in America appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

67 minutes ago Trump Says He Intends to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

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19 hours ago Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability

A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education.

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6 hours ago Amperesand targets data centers as the next big customer for its solid

Amperesand’s technology replaces the iron cores that define old transformers with silicon carbide. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the UN and a review of US funding

Harvard-educated and the fourth-ranking member of the U.S. House, Stefanik was elected to Congress in 2015 as a moderate Republican and is leaving a decade later as one of Trump's most ardent allies. The post Stefanik pledges an ‘America First’ agenda at the UN and a review of US funding appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 hours ago Report: India to Take Back 18,000 Indian Migrants Living in U.S. Illegally

Indian officials are preparing to repatriate roughly 18,000 Indian migrants who have been living in the United States illegally, according to a recent report. The post Report: India to Take Back 18,000 Indian Migrants Living in U.S. Illegally appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 hours ago Meta will soon let you link your WhatsApp account with Instagram and Facebook

Meta announced on Tuesday that users will soon be able to add their WhatsApp account to their Accounts Center, a hub where users can manage connected experiences across their Facebook, Instagram, and Meta Quest accounts. With this integration, users will be able to cross-post their WhatsApp Status as Stories on Instagram and Facebook, getting rid […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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74 minutes ago Will President Trump’s energy policies bring another oil & gas boom to Alaska?

Will President Trump’s energy policies bring another oil & gas boom to Alaska?  Alaska's News Source

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7 hours ago In deal with feds, Mass. will have to pay back $2.1 billion misspent by Baker administration

The costly mistake came to light soon after Gov. Maura Healey took office in 2023. The post In deal with feds, Mass. will have to pay back $2.1 billion misspent by Baker administration appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

12 hours ago WATCH: Ohio State Fans Go on Rampage, Break Into Stadium After Buckeyes Win National Championship

Fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes went on a destructive rampage in Columbus Monday after their team won the college football national title. The post WATCH: Ohio State Fans Go on Rampage, Break Into Stadium After Buckeyes Win National Championship appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

4 hours ago Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing

Construction workers were on site the day before the City Council is set to hold a hearing to "address growing concerns" about the renovation. The post Demolition begins at Franklin Park’s White Stadium ahead of City Council hearing appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 hours ago HPE investigating security breach after hacker claims theft of sensitive data

A well-known hacker claims to have stolen source code and user data from the enterprise IT giant © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

2 hours ago How Dustin Pedroia, other former Red Sox fared in latest Baseball Hall of Fame voting 

Dustin Pedroia landed on 11.9 percent of ballots during his first year of eligibility. The post How Dustin Pedroia, other former Red Sox fared in latest Baseball Hall of Fame voting  appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago ‘Another money grab’: Here’s why readers don’t support a sugary drink tax

“People won't stop drinking soda because of a small tax,” one respondent said. The post ‘Another money grab’: Here’s why readers don’t support a sugary drink tax appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

13 hours ago Watch Live: Elise Stefanik Confirmation Hearing to Become U.N. Ambassador

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in a confirmation hearing to become the ambassador to the United Nations. The post Watch Live: Elise Stefanik Confirmation Hearing to Become U.N. Ambassador appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

4 hours ago Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting emails

A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former COO and board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The decision arises from a case Meta shareholders brought against Sandberg and another former Meta board member, Jeff Zients, late last year. The plaintiffs alleged that Sandberg and Zients used personal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Interim named after Uxbridge schools superintendent accused of drinking and driving

Michael Baldassarre pleaded not guilty to charges including operating under the influence of liquor and speeding. An interim superintendent was named Tuesday. The post Interim named after Uxbridge schools superintendent accused of drinking and driving appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 hours ago Healey commits $2.5 billion to modernizing Massachusetts’ public higher education campuses

The bill is the largest proposed investment in state universities including the UMass system and community colleges in decades. The post Healey commits $2.5 billion to modernizing Massachusetts’ public higher education campuses appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

25 hours ago Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing for U.N. Ambassador

U.N. ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik will sit for her Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday and make the case for President Donald Trump's America First peace through strength agenda, Breitbart News learned. The post Stefanik to Tout Trump’s Peace Through Strength Agenda in Confirmation Hearing for U.N. Ambassador appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

4 hours ago Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned by judge for allegedly deleting emails

A Delaware judge has sanctioned Sheryl Sandberg, Meta’s former COO and board member, for allegedly deleting emails related to the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. The decision arises from a case Meta shareholders brought against Sandberg and another former Meta board member, Jeff Zients, late last year. The plaintiffs alleged that Sandberg and Zients used personal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago 4 things to know about Josh McDaniels, reportedly the next Patriots offensive coordinator

Josh McDaniels developed Mac Jones into a Pro Bowl QB during the 2021 season. The post 4 things to know about Josh McDaniels, reportedly the next Patriots offensive coordinator appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago Meta lures TikTok creators with $5K bonuses, content deals, free verification

Meta is luring TikTok creators over to its platforms with the promise of cash bonuses, content deals, and support to grow their communities. The company announced on Tuesday that eligible TikTok creators will be able to earn “up to” $5,000 in bonuses over three months for posting Reels on Facebook and Instagram. These creators will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

6 hours ago Garth Hudson, Master Instrumentalist and Last Surviving Member of The Band, Dies at 87

Jan. 21 (UPI) — The Band’s last living member, Garth Hudson, has died. The post Garth Hudson, Master Instrumentalist and Last Surviving Member of The Band, Dies at 87 appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Trump to Visit North Carolina: NC Has Been 'Abandoned by the Democrats'

President Donald Trump revealed that he plans to visit North Carolina in the upcoming days, noting that the state had been "abandoned by the Democrats" in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The post Trump to Visit North Carolina: NC Has Been ‘Abandoned by the Democrats’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago Photos: From Texas to Florida, a rare winter storm brings historic snowfall

Heavy snow, sleet and ice are making travel conditions treacherous across the region, stretching from Houston into the Florida panhandle.

Events

3 hours ago Iconic Boston clothing shop Johnny Cupcakes closes Newbury Street store

Johnny Cupcakes founder Johnny Earle announced earlier this month that the store would close Jan. 19. The post Iconic Boston clothing shop Johnny Cupcakes closes Newbury Street store appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

16 hours ago $1312 Stimulus Checks 2025: Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates

$1312 Stimulus Checks 2025: Stimulus Check for Everyone? Eligibility & Payment Dates  Sirdup

Economics

6 hours ago Trump 47: Biden's Gun Violence Prevention Office Scrubbed from White House Webpage

Former President Joe Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prevention has been scrubbed from President Trump's White House website. The post Trump 47: Biden’s Gun Violence Prevention Office Scrubbed from White House Webpage appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

3 hours ago Trump's executive order resumes executions, after Biden dialed them back

The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for capital crimes "committed by an alien illegally present in this country." Lawyers say the order could be difficult to enforce.

Politics

17 hours ago MoneyHash, which provides single access to payment services in MENA, banks $5.2M

When merchants or companies launch online, they typically start by partnering with one or two payment processors. But as they grow and expand into new regions, they often need to onboard additional payment partners to meet different customer (and sometimes regulatory) needs, a process that comes with some hurdles.  That’s given rise to companies to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

8 hours ago Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering is a launching pad toward possibility

Gifted Caribbean high schoolers become SPISE alumni at MIT, and many go on to advanced academic and professional careers.

Events

3 hours ago Harvard Adopts a Strict Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases

Many universities have been reluctant to embrace a definition that, among other things, considers some criticisms of Israel as antisemitic. The university’s decision was part of a lawsuit settlement.

Politics

8 hours ago Exclusive — White House Sources: JD Vance Helped Develop, Advocate Broad J6 Pardons Throughout Entire Transition

Establishment media forces and establishment Republicans like Sen. Mitch McConnell are attacking Vice President JD Vance after President Donald Trump pardoned a broad swath of January 6 political prisoners, arguing what Trump did went against what Vance said he supported during a recent interview some time before the inauguration. The post Exclusive — White House Sources: JD Vance Helped Develop, Advocate Broad J6 Pardons Throughout Entire Transition appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago They’ve Never Seen Snow Like This Before. They Wanted to Make the Most of It.

Snowfall along the Gulf Coast is rare. So, the powder on Tuesday inspired plenty of excitement and delight.

Politics

8 hours ago Trump Warns 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Begin on February 1

Shortly after delivering his inauguration address on Monday, President Donald Trump said 25-percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico could be imposed as soon as February 1. The post Trump Warns 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Could Begin on February 1 appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago John Bolton Stripped of Secret Service Detail After Being Stripped of Security Clearance

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton was stripped of his Secret Service detail on the same day that President Donald Trump stripped him of his security clearance, according to several reports. The post John Bolton Stripped of Secret Service Detail After Being Stripped of Security Clearance appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago At least 66 people killed in a fire at a ski resort in northwest Turkey

A fire raged through a popular ski resort south of Istanbul early Tuesday. The deadly fire broke out during a school holiday when the area's hotels are packed.

Events

5 hours ago Body found under bridge identified as missing East Boston woman, DA says

A body found under an East Boston bridge Saturday has been confirmed to be that of a 61-year-old woman who went missing Dec. 13. The post Body found under bridge identified as missing East Boston woman, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago With nuclear power on the rise, reducing conspiracies and increasing public education is key

After years of public discourse related to its safety, costs and waste, nuclear power is making a comeback as a core energy solution. Across North America, nuclear power facilities are being started, rebooted and extended.

Events

5 hours ago Undocumented Women Fear for Unborn Children After Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is already facing lawsuits, but that has been little comfort to women who expect to give birth after the order goes into effect.

Politics

12 hours ago Kremlin Says No Contact With America Yet as Trump Warns Putin is 'Destroying Russia'

Russia says it welcomes dialogue with America over the Ukraine War, while President Trump warns Vladimir Putin isn't "doing so well". The post Kremlin Says No Contact With America Yet as Trump Warns Putin is ‘Destroying Russia’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Trump Executive Order on Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: 'Basing Federal Policy on Truth Is Critical'

President Donald Trump's executive order on defending women from "gender ideology extremism" makes it clear that "basing federal policy on truth is critical" for the health of the nation. The post Trump Executive Order on Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism: ‘Basing Federal Policy on Truth Is Critical’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

12 hours ago Exploiting disaster: Renters accuse Los Angeles landlords of "abusive and illegal" price hikes

Exploiting disaster: Renters accuse Los Angeles landlords of "abusive and illegal" price hikes  Salon

Events

5 hours ago Christians, Jews, and Muslims Partook in National Prayer Service with Donald Trump

President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and their spouses attended Tuesday's National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral. The post Christians, Jews, and Muslims Partook in National Prayer Service with Donald Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

15 hours ago 17 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2025): Bands, Chargers, Cases, and Screen Protectors

You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite straps, screen protectors, chargers, and cases to go with it.

Events

5 hours ago Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce welcomes 2025 with renewed focus on community and business

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce welcomes 2025 with renewed focus on community and business  The B-Town Blog

Politics

17 hours ago Southport Killer Had ‘Sickening and Sustained Interest’ in Violence, U.K. Officials Say

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three young girls in the Southport attack, appeared to have no particular ideology but was obsessed by death and genocide, investigators said.

Events

5 hours ago Exclusive — Sen. Moreno Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Biden IRS Expansion Funds to Instead Create Trump’s External Revenue Service

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has formally introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate that would create the External Revenue Service with funds from repurposing money that former President Joe Biden had sent to the IRS to hire more agents. The post Exclusive — Sen. Moreno Introduces Legislation to Reauthorize Biden IRS Expansion Funds to Instead Create Trump’s External Revenue Service appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

19 hours ago Chicago immigrant residents are in Trump's sights. The mayor says he'll defend them

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city will defend residents "whether you're undocumented, whether you are seeking asylum or whether you're seeking a good paying job."

Events

6 hours ago A Trump Executive Order Sets Out What Could Be a Road Map for Retribution

The order is titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government,” but it asserts that the Biden administration might have acted illegally and directs agencies to seek evidence.

Politics

20 hours ago Forecast: Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week

Forecast: Winds in Southern California are expected to calm, but the fire threat continues this week  CNNCalifornia Fires Updates: Tuesday, Jan. 21  FOX 11 Los Angeles

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6 hours ago FDA allows standalone use of nasal spray antidepressant Spravato (esketamine)

The FDA says esketamine, an antidepressant derived from the anesthetic and party drug ketamine, can now be prescribed on its own. It was approved in 2019 to treat severe depression.

Politics

20 hours ago The Voices in His Head Would Not Stop. Then a Boy Was Stabbed to Death.

Waldo Mejia’s psyche had been showing cracks, a longtime friend said. Now he is charged with killing 14-year-old Caleb Rijos at random.

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