78 minutes ago Pentagon sending additional 1,500 troops to southern border: US official

The U.S. Pentagon is sending an additional 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border by the end of the month, a U.S. official told Fox News.

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24 hours ago Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Contributes $2 Million to Support Southern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery

Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Contributes $2 Million to Support Southern California Wildfire Relief and Recovery  Yahoo Finance

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16 hours ago High school basketball player jumps into action to save opponent's life after harrowing on

A high school basketball player in Oklahoma was transported to a hospital after collapsing during the opening moments of a game earlier this month.

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96 minutes ago Mass.’s 2nd largest district says ICE won’t be allowed in schools without criminal judicial warrant

The superintendent sent a message to families Tuesday affirming her support for all students.  The post Mass.’s 2nd largest district says ICE won’t be allowed in schools without criminal judicial warrant appeared first on Boston.com.

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19 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.

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3 hours ago Houthis Say They Will Free the Crew of a Cargo Ship They Hijacked 14 Months Ago

The Iranian-backed rebel group in Yemen made the announcement after the Houthis said they would scale back attacks given the cease-fire in the conflict in Gaza.

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1 hour ago Partial Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Admit Unlawful Activities

Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology,” admitting for the first time to unlawful activities at The Sun and agreeing to pay what it called substantial damages.

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25 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.

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20 hours ago Bills fans start GoFundMe to donate to Mark Andrews' charity after crucial drop

Amid the heavy scrutiny Mark Andrews has faced since dropping a potential game-tying, two-point conversion, Bills fans have started a GoFundMe to donate to his charity.

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2 hours ago Los Angeles area warned of critical fire conditions from strong winds in Southern California

Los Angeles area warned of critical fire conditions from strong winds in Southern California  CBS News

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1 hour ago Turning water into electricity while detecting fires: Researchers create dual purpose fire sensor

Various clean energy technologies have been developed to meet the rapidly intensifying energy demand and dwindling fossil fuel reserves. However, many of these technologies are hindered by low efficiency and high costs.

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29 hours ago Got $5,670 a month? Los Angeles County house payments surge 98% in 5 years

Got $5,670 a month? Los Angeles County house payments surge 98% in 5 years  Los Angeles Daily News

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33 hours ago Kings honor firefighters, first responders during 1st home game back after wildfires

Kings honor firefighters, first responders during 1st home game back after wildfires  NBC Los Angeles

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3 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Eaton Fire nears 100% containment as another new blaze breaks out

California wildfires live updates: Eaton Fire nears 100% containment as another new blaze breaks out  Yahoo! Voices

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1 hour 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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3 hours ago San Francisco bar hosts bakesale to benefit LA wildfire relief efforts

San Francisco bar hosts bakesale to benefit LA wildfire relief efforts  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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2 hours ago Livestream app Favorited, a new TikTok alternative, gets backing from a16z

This month, drama unfolded across mainstream social media platforms like TikTok, which briefly went dark in the U.S. before a rapid return. Instagram recently faced backlash after ending its third-party fact-checking program.  At the same time, startups like Favorited are attracting attention from investors, creators, and viewers. On Wednesday, the livestream app announced its $1.3 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago Extremely dry conditions, red flag warning remains as Los Angeles area prepares for possible weekend rain

Extremely dry conditions, red flag warning remains as Los Angeles area prepares for possible weekend rain  CBS News

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4 hours ago Trump revokes Biden order allowing transgender troops in bid to rid DEI from military

President Donald Trump has revoked a Biden-era order allowing transgender people to serve in the military. There are an estimated 9,000 to 14,000 transgender troops currently serving.

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6 hours ago Southern California still on edge as gusty winds continue threat for wildfire spread

Southern California still on edge as gusty winds continue threat for wildfire spread  Fox Weather

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5 hours ago Trump’s Trade and Deportation Plans Could Be Disastrous for the U.S. Food Supply

Trump’s Trade and Deportation Plans Could Be Disastrous for the U.S. Food Supply  HBR.org Daily

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5 hours ago Reverend who urged President Trump to 'have mercy' reacts to his criticism: 'It was a respectful response'

Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde responded to President Donald Trump's criticism of comments she made during her sermon at the Washington National Cathedral.

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7 hours ago Trump’s energy policies ignore the urgent lessons of the California fires

Trump’s energy policies ignore the urgent lessons of the California fires  Chatham House

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8 hours ago Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun newspaper and agreed to pay substantial damages.

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8 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials

Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural building materials  Yahoo! Voices

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8 hours ago India and US trying to arrange Modi meeting with Trump next month, sources say

India and US trying to arrange Modi meeting with Trump next month, sources say  Reuters

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8 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Interest in Adobe, Natural Building Materials

Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Interest in Adobe, Natural Building Materials  U.S. News & World Report

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9 hours ago Prince Harry settles with Murdoch's British tabloids as trial is about to begin

Prince Harry has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids. The deal ends a years' long battle to hold the newspapers accountable for invasions of privacy.

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8 hours ago ‘My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires

‘My heart is with LA': Pope prays for people of Los Angeles as they endure wildfires  The Associated Press

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9 hours ago Mike Tyson and Weldon Angelos: We hope Trump will fight awful marijuana laws. Biden wouldn't bother

Despite promises, Biden took no action on cannabis. Now that Trump is president, he can expunge records, release those still locked up and allow the companies to use banks.

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9 hours ago Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon

Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.

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10 hours ago Democratic state AGs file lawsuit to block Trump order ending birthright citizenship

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin discusses why he believes the president's action is unlawful.

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9 hours ago Oregon protesters, feds settle lawsuit accusing law enforcement of excessive force in 2020

A group of racial justice protesters reached a settlement with the federal government after filing a lawsuit accusing agents of using excessive force in 2020.

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10 hours ago An attorney general explains how states will fight Trump's birthright citizenship ban

The Trump administration is "twisting itself in knots" in trying to limit birthright citizenship and focus on deportations, argues New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

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9 hours ago Evacuation Orders Given Late to Altadena Area Where Eaton Fire Deaths Were Concentrated

All 17 people who died in the Eaton fire lived in an area where evacuation orders came hours later than others, even as homes nearby were already burning. Some people never received warnings at all.

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11 hours ago Trump Says He Plans 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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10 hours ago Ohio AG joins three other states in lawsuit to keep certain immigrants out of census counts

Ohio AG joins three other states in lawsuit to keep certain immigrants out of census counts  Ohio Capital Journal

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16 hours 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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10 hours ago Paradise, Calif. burned in 2018. Rebuilding it offers a look at what's ahead for LA

A resident of Paradise, a town that wildfire virtually leveled in 2018, explains what it takes to build a home in California after the disaster.

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17 hours ago Kamala Harris mocked online for another 'word salad' about 'community' during fire department visit

Former Vice President Kamala Harris faced mockery online after she delivered a word salad about the nature of community amid the ongoing fires in California.

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10 hours ago Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's neighbors slam 'desperate' attempt to ditch 'tiaras in pursuit of Tupperware'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, moved to California after stepping back as senior royals in 2020. They call the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito home.

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17 hours ago U.S. birthright citizenship established by 1898 San Francisco case involving Chinatown resident

U.S. birthright citizenship established by 1898 San Francisco case involving Chinatown resident  CBS San FranciscoSan Francisco Chinatown resident's 1898 case established birthright citizenship as settled law  CBS NewsSF and CA join lawsuit challenging Trump's executive order cutting birthright citizenship  ABC7 Bay Area

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12 hours ago Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires

Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires  CNN

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17 hours ago Sen. Giessel throws cold water on Trump's historic Alaska orders: 'We aren't a colony to be pillaged'

Sen. Giessel throws cold water on Trump's historic Alaska orders: 'We aren't a colony to be pillaged'  Must Read Alaska

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13 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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18 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.

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14 hours ago Calls for rent, eviction freezes grow amid wildfire recovery in Los Angeles

Calls for rent, eviction freezes grow amid wildfire recovery in Los Angeles  KTLA Los Angeles

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