4 hours ago Trump nominates head of his personal security detail, Sean Curran, to lead Secret Service: 'A Great Patriot'

Trump named Sean Curran, the head of his personal Secret Service security detail, as his nominee for director of the U.S. Secret Service Wednesday.

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5 hours ago 'It's part of my family.' Burgermaster customers say goodbye to Seattle original

'It's part of my family.' Burgermaster customers say goodbye to Seattle original  KUOW News and Information

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3 hours ago Trump's ICE racks up hundreds of arrests, including illegal immigrants arrested for horror crimes

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the first days of the Trump administration, has made hundreds of arrests of illegal immigrants across the U.S.

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29 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

5 hours ago After making cuts, new DOJ leadership tries to calm rattled national security team

Newly installed DOJ officials on Wednesday tried to ease concerns within the National Security Division after two of their top prosecutors were removed, sources said.

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15 hours ago Databricks closes $15.3B financing at $62B valuation, Meta joins as ‘strategic investor’

Data analytics platform Databricks has confirmed that it has closed a previously announced $10 billion in Series J equity financing at a $62 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based company also added a further $5.25 billion in debt financing, funded by JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Citi, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, among other “leading financial institutions and alternative […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago GOP Rep. Turner: TikTok a Real National Security Threat — Law 'Needs to Be Enforced'

Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) said Wednesday on CNN's "The Lead" that President Donald Trump should not have paused the law requiring China to divest from TikTok. The post GOP Rep. Turner: TikTok a Real National Security Threat — Law ‘Needs to Be Enforced’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Jeep Plant, Produce Dodge Durango in Detroit After Meeting with Trump

Automaker Stellantis is set to reopen its assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, and ramp up production in Detroit, Michigan, after its chairman met with President Donald Trump just ahead of his Monday inauguration. The post Stellantis to Reopen Illinois Jeep Plant, Produce Dodge Durango in Detroit After Meeting with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago Heads of Oath Keepers, Proud Boys released from prison after Trump pardons

Four years after they raided the Capitol and assaulted police officers, a group of some of the most violent Jan. 6 rioters are now free men.

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6 hours ago Putin and Xi Vow to ‘Deepen’ Alliance After Trump Returns to White House

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Chinese and Russian leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute telephone conference to “deepen strategic coordination” and look out for each other’s interests in the “current global situation.” The post Putin and Xi Vow to ‘Deepen’ Alliance After Trump Returns to White House appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 hours ago Tickets on sale for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders in NFC championship: prices, how to buy

Tickets on sale for Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders in NFC championship: prices, how to buy  CBS News

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8 hours ago Steven Strang, literary scholar and leader in writing and communication support at MIT, dies at 77

The founding director of the Writing and Communication Center worked with thousands of students, faculty, and staff over four decades at MIT.

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8 hours ago Home prices break records in Mass., but R.I. feels the effects of an influx

A study ranked Massachusetts 46th in the nation for affordability based on sales price-to-income-ratios. The post Home prices break records in Mass., but R.I. feels the effects of an influx appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 hours ago 70 countries have banned this pesticide. It’s still for sale in the U.S.

70 countries have banned this pesticide. It’s still for sale in the U.S.  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI cracked when it hired Mustafa Suleyman, rival Marc Benioff says

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that the two AI leaders, Sam Altman and Mustafa Suleyman do not care for each other. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Family of woman pushed to death on S.F. BART platform sues transit system over safety concerns

Family of woman pushed to death on S.F. BART platform sues transit system over safety concerns  San Francisco Chronicle

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8 hours ago John Thune: Senate Republicans to Hold Senate Open 'Nights, Weekends, Recesses' to Confirm Trump Nominees

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said Senate Republicans are ready to hold the Senate open "nights, weekends, and recesses" to confirm Trump's nominees.  The post John Thune: Senate Republicans to Hold Senate Open ‘Nights, Weekends, Recesses’ to Confirm Trump Nominees appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfires: High Levels of Lead, Chlorine, Toxins Fill the Air

Measuring the aftereffects of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires has just begun, and results show that the city's air quality has been drastically lowered to toxic levels. The post Los Angeles Wildfires: High Levels of Lead, Chlorine, Toxins Fill the Air appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 hours ago 'She's now got the voice': Tara Wallack takes the lead as Washington State women vie for WCC supremacy

'She's now got the voice': Tara Wallack takes the lead as Washington State women vie for WCC supremacy  The Spokesman Review

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25 hours ago Seattle faith leaders denounce new policy that could lead to migrant raids at churches

Seattle faith leaders denounce new policy that could lead to migrant raids at churches  KOMO News

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9 hours ago Gov. Ferguson taps former KIRO 7 investigator Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington

Gov. Ferguson taps former KIRO 7 investigator Jesse Jones to lead Results Washington  KIRO Seattle

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26 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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10 hours ago “Forever grateful for MIT Open Learning for making knowledge accessible and fostering a network of curious minds”

Psychologist Bia Adams discovered a passion for computational neuroscience thanks to open-access MIT educational resources.

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10 hours ago Rapper Sexyy Red Deletes A.I. Photo of MLK After Being Called 'Dishonoring and Deplorable' by Bernice King

Rapper Sexyy Red deleted a photoshopped image of herself dancing with famed civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. after the fallen leader's daughter, Bernice King, called the photo "disrespectful." The post Rapper Sexyy Red Deletes A.I. Photo of MLK After Being Called ‘Dishonoring and Deplorable’ by Bernice King appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago Former top DOJ immigration official says she was removed with no explanation

A former top DOJ immigration official who was removed from her position by new leadership tells ABC News that she did not receive any explanation for her removal.

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11 hours ago Samsung’s SmartThings to introduce AI features that simplify your daily routines

On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled how SmartThings, its smart home platform, will introduce AI features that allow users to simplify their everyday life through ambient sensing technology and generative AI. At Samsung Unpacked 2025, the company said the upcoming “Home AI” features will gather insights from a user’s everyday life to create personalized experiences. Samsung shared […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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11 hours ago 'Should I let my kid play Roblox?' New safety features reduce risks—but more are needed

Roblox isn't just another video game—it's a massive virtual universe where nearly 90 million people from around the world create, play and socialize. This includes some 34 million children under 13 who spend an average of 2.6 hours daily on the platform, making Roblox one of the most influential digital platforms for kids and teenagers.

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14 hours ago Republican leaders still at odds on reconciliation debate after Trump meeting

Republicans in the House and Senate are still not necessarily on the same page when it comes to reconciliation after their meeting with President Donald Trump.

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14 hours ago Video Trump withdrawing from WHO could lead to ‘less safe United States’

Video Trump withdrawing from WHO could lead to ‘less safe United States’  ABC News

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14 hours ago Seattle Mariners top prospects 2025: Lefty bats lead system frontlined by young shortstop Colt Emerson

Seattle Mariners top prospects 2025: Lefty bats lead system frontlined by young shortstop Colt Emerson  CBS Sports

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14 hours ago Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

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15 hours ago Syria's Jihadi Boss on Trump: 'He Is The Leader to Bring Peace to the Middle East'

The leader of the jihadist de facto government of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, published a statement congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration on Monday and stating he was "confident" that Trump could "bring peace to the Middle East." The post Syria’s Jihadi Boss on Trump: ‘He Is The Leader to Bring Peace to the Middle East’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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15 hours ago Local Philanthropists Give Checks to Hundreds of Displaced Palisades Families

Local philanthropists Greg and Jodi Perlman gave checks and gift cards on Tuesday to hundreds of families displaced by the Palisades Fire and struggling with expenses, with help from the Change Reaction platform and GoFundMe. The Perlmans, who made their The post Local Philanthropists Give Checks to Hundreds of Displaced Palisades Families appeared first on Breitbart.

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