2 hours ago Trump order cracks down on antisemitism and could deport foreign student protesters

The executive order directs government agencies to use all available tools to prosecute or remove perpetrators of antisemitic harassment and violence, especially on college campuses.

Politics

3 hours ago Hull school employee accused of inappropriate relationships with students

A paraprofessional has been placed on leave from the South Shore Educational Collaborative due to allegations of inappropriate relationships with Hull High School students. The post Hull school employee accused of inappropriate relationships with students appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

2 hours ago European embedded banking startup Swan adds another $44 million to its Series B

French startup Swan has raised another €42 million (around $44 million at current exchange rates). The company considers this round as the second part of the Series B round that was originally announced in September 2024. Swan helps other companies offer financial products at scale. The company can generate both virtual and physical cards that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

9 hours ago Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers

Transferring Employee Data From Canada to the United States: Key Considerations for Employers  Ogletree Deakins

Sport

3 hours ago Trump says U.S. will send 'worst criminal illegal aliens' to Guantánamo Bay

The president says up to 30,000 criminal migrants deported from the United States could be housed at the facility in Cuba, but it wasn't immediately clear how the plan would be implemented.

Events

15 hours ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addresses Critics Head On: 'I'm Not Going to Apologize' for Questioning the Status Quo

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced critics head-on in his opening statement before the United States Senate Committee on Finance, addressing claims that he is "anti-vaccine" and more. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addresses Critics Head On: ‘I’m Not Going to Apologize’ for Questioning the Status Quo appeared first on Breitbart.

Culture

11 hours ago 'Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:' Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing

President Trump called on SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to "go get" two NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for months — stranded by Boeing and "virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration" according to Trump's Truth Social post. The post ‘Elon Will Soon Be on His Way:’ Trump Urges Musk and SpaceX to Rescue NASA Astronauts Stranded by Boeing appeared first on Breitbart.

Technology

12 hours ago Effective immediately: CDC can't talk to WHO. What will that mean for world health?

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

Science

3 hours ago Carney on Kudlow: Trump's Tariffs Could 'Almost Eliminate the Corporate Tax'

Breitbart News economics editor John Carney said Tuesday on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow" that the Trump administration's tariffs could "almost eliminate the corporate tax altogether." The post Carney on Kudlow: Trump’s Tariffs Could ‘Almost Eliminate the Corporate Tax’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions

Meta agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations after his suspension from Facebook and Instagram in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack.

Economics

11 hours ago Everything Washington Husky baseball fans need to know about Iowa entering 2025

Everything Washington Husky baseball fans need to know about Iowa entering 2025  The Husky Haul

Sport

3 hours ago The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.

Events

28 hours ago Historic movie theaters in Somerville and Arlington bought by group of longtime managers

“While the ownership on paper is changing, it’s really not new management, it’s the same people who have managed the businesses for years," new owner Ian Judge said. The post Historic movie theaters in Somerville and Arlington bought by group of longtime managers appeared first on Boston.com.

Culture

15 hours ago Netflix adds a convenient feature for iOS users to download an entire TV season at once

Netflix announced on Wednesday that it’s giving iOS users a new feature that allows them to download an entire season of their favorite TV show with one tap. The feature first became available to Android users.  The Season Download button is available in the Netflix app, located next to the Share button on a show’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

15 hours ago U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services

U.S. nurses oppose confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Health and Human Services  National Nurses United

Science

3 hours ago MIT spinout Gradiant reduces companies’ water use and waste by billions of gallons each day

The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world’s largest brands.

Politics

10 hours ago Why building big AIs costs billions, and how Chinese startup DeepSeek dramatically changed the calculus

State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude have captured the public imagination by producing fluent text in multiple languages in response to user prompts. Those companies have also captured headlines with the huge sums they've invested to build ever more powerful models.

Economics

13 hours ago VIDEO: Dave Portnoy Slams 'Scumbag' Eagles Fans for Harassing Commanders Fan After NFC Championship Game

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy has vowed never to watch football again, but that doesn't mean he's not watching lousy behavior from fans. The post VIDEO: Dave Portnoy Slams ‘Scumbag’ Eagles Fans for Harassing Commanders Fan After NFC Championship Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

6 hours ago White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for 'New Media' Seat in Press Briefing Room

The White House received over 7,000 applications from people interested in the "new media" seat for independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators, according to several reports. The post White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for ‘New Media’ Seat in Press Briefing Room appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

29 hours ago Lunar New Year 2025 Photos: See Year of the Snake Celebrations Across Asia

More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Culture

18 hours ago DeepSeek’s app becomes unavailable on Apple’s and Google’s app stores in Italy

Hours after Italian authorities requested information from DeepSeek about how the company handles user data, the Chinese AI startup’s app is no longer available in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. The app has claimed the top spot in the download charts in multiple countries, including in the U.S. where it is at the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

16 hours ago Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, 'Scrutinize' Chemical Additives in Food Supply

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, promised Wednesday that if confirmed he will ensure tax dollars will support health foods and scrutinize chemical additives in the food supply. The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Promises to Ensure Tax Dollars Support Healthy Foods, ‘Scrutinize’ Chemical Additives in Food Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

3 hours ago Schumer Is Pushed by Democratic Governors to Fight Harder Against Trump

On a call with Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, six Democratic governors pushed him to slow down the confirmation of President Trump’s nominees and to do more to block his agenda.

Politics

15 hours ago MGM Resorts settles lawsuits after millions of customer records stolen in data breaches

A court filing says 37 million MGM customers had personal data stolen in the cyberattacks. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

13 hours ago WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU

A wild scene erupted in the closing moments of the VCU vs. St. Louis basketball game on Tuesday night. Several older fans came tumbling down the stairs in a swirling brawl that required multiple security officers to break up. The post WATCH: Basketbrawl: Dozens of Fans Duke it Out in the Stands During VCU-St. Louis Game appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

6 hours ago FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents

Scammers have been applying for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the recent California wildfires, filling in addresses within the burn zone before the actual residents can claim their relief. The post FEMA Fraud: Scam Artists Pose as Fire Victims to Steal Relief from Desperate Residents appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

19 hours ago Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is currently “managing” the incident. The company said it isolated affected systems and activated its business continuity plans, implying a disruptive […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

23 hours ago Months after Georgia chemical plant fire, residents still grapple with health issues

A chemical plant fire near Atlanta last fall released a toxic plume that disrupted the lives of nearby residents. Many still experience health problems and don't know what was released in the plume.

Science

3 hours ago Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption

On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the RFK Jr. confirmation hearings. Marlow said Democrats’ “top guy on public health…was responsible for funding gain of function research at the Wuhan lab in China. That lab The post Alex Marlow: The Party That Pardoned Fauci and Funded the Wuhan Lab Accuses RFK Jr. of Corruption appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 hours ago United States Barbeque Grill Market Report 2025: Gas Grills Dominate Sales, Portable and Compact Grills for On

United States Barbeque Grill Market Report 2025: Gas Grills Dominate Sales, Portable and Compact Grills for On-the-Go Cooking Gaining Momentum - Competition, Forecast & Opportunities to 2030  Yahoo Finance

Economics

16 hours ago Jake Paul Vs. Logan Paul HBO Max Fight Could Fuel Boxing's Streaming Boom

Brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul made social media announcements Tuesday that suggested their next fight will be against each other and aired on HBO Max. The post Jake Paul Vs. Logan Paul HBO Max Fight Could Fuel Boxing’s Streaming Boom appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

7 hours ago Crooked Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison in Corruption Case, Fishing for a Trump Pardon

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) fished for a pardon from President Donald Trump after he was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Wednesday on charges related to bribery and corruption. The post Crooked Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison in Corruption Case, Fishing for a Trump Pardon appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

28 hours ago Trump asks SpaceX to "go get" two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded.

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

Technology

3 hours ago Trump Thanks First Responders for 'Incredible Work' After Collision at Reagan Airport

President Donald Trump expressed thanks to first responders for their "incredible work" after a collision between a regional jet and a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. The post Trump Thanks First Responders for ‘Incredible Work’ After Collision at Reagan Airport appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

18 hours ago Cash Grab: UK's BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don't Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix

The British government is reportedly considering extending the BBC licence fee to people who only use streaming services to pay for the faltering public broadcaster. The post Cash Grab: UK’s BBC TV Tax May Be Extended to People Who Don’t Even Watch it and Only Stream Netflix appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

8 hours ago Catholic priest from Mass. dies ‘tragically’ in Spain, police reportedly investigating

One outlet reported that Father Richard K. Gross, who formerly taught at B.C. High School, was murdered while on vacation in Spain. The post Catholic priest from Mass. dies ‘tragically’ in Spain, police reportedly investigating appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

28 hours ago Trump asks SpaceX to 'go get' two stranded ISS astronauts. They're not stranded

Two NASA astronauts flew to the International Space Station in June on Boeing's Starliner capsule. The test flight was planned for eight days but technical troubles forced the capsule to return empty.

Technology

3 hours ago Federal Agencies Ordered to End Initiatives That Support ‘Gender Ideology’

The directive was another step in the Trump administration’s campaign to root out “woke” ideology from the federal government.

Politics

23 hours ago Imogen Heap's song 'Headlock' hits Billboard charts 20 years after it was released

Musician Imogen Heap released the song "Headlock" twenty years ago, but it just now cracked the Billboard pop chart, thanks to a video game.

Economics

8 hours ago SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to other hospitals for months — until we asked about it  The San Francisco Standard

Events

4 hours ago JD Vance Calls for Prayers 'For Everyone Involved' In Collision at Ronald Reagan Airport

Vice President JD Vance called for prayers for "everyone involved in the mid-air collision" between a regional jet and a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter that occurred near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The post JD Vance Calls for Prayers ‘For Everyone Involved’ In Collision at Ronald Reagan Airport appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

30 hours ago LA Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Donates $100 Million to Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will donate $100 million to the Southern California wildfire recovery effort. The post LA Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Donates $100 Million to Wildfire Recovery Efforts appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

8 hours ago SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it

SF’s only burn unit sent kids to faraway hospitals for months — until we asked about it  The San Francisco Standard

Events

4 hours ago Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 6 takeaways

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game the rest of the way. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 6 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

9 hours ago Exclusive — CIA Director John Ratcliffe Hopes Close Relationship with Kash Patel Helps Repair Agency’s Relations with FBI

CIA Director John Ratcliffe hopes his close relationship with President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, leads to deeper cooperation between the intelligence and law enforcement behemoths, Ratcliffe told Breitbart News exclusively. The post Exclusive — CIA Director John Ratcliffe Hopes Close Relationship with Kash Patel Helps Repair Agency’s Relations with FBI appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 9 takeaways

Porzingis turned the ball over on the first possession and played an essentially perfect game the rest of the way. The post Kristaps Porzingis’ huge night leads Celtics to blowout win over Bulls: 9 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago Three years after John O’Keefe’s death, Karen Read case far from resolved

Read, who reportedly owes her lawyers millions of dollars, has turned to unorthodox fundraising measures as she argues her innocence. The post Three years after John O’Keefe’s death, Karen Read case far from resolved appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

5 hours ago Jayson Tatum serves style and smiles as Celtics close out season series against Bulls

A chill game, a chill fit: Tatum’s pregame look was as lowkey as the Celtics’ final matchup against the Bulls. The post Jayson Tatum serves style and smiles as Celtics close out season series against Bulls appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 hours ago On the ground in Gaza: Red Cross' role in hostage and prisoner exchanges

As prisoner and hostage exchanges happen in Gaza, we hear about the International Red Cross's experience in facilitating this work.

Events

5 hours ago Dershowitz: Good to See Trump Admin. Acting on Antisemites 'Abusing' Visas, They Aren't 'Entitled' to Be Here

On Wednesday’s broadcast of Newsmax TV’s “The Record,” Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz praised the Trump administration’s executive order on campus antisemitism and stated that student visas are being abused by “non-American citizens who are not entitled to be The post Dershowitz: Good to See Trump Admin. Acting on Antisemites ‘Abusing’ Visas, They Aren’t ‘Entitled’ to Be Here appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

11 hours ago For some, life online comes with ambivalence: Book explores 'digital backlash'

Even though digitalization is in full swing, most Norwegians are now ambivalent about life online, according to media researchers at the University of Oslo.

Events

5 hours ago American Airlines plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.

American Airlines said the jet had 60 passengers and four crew members, while the Pentagon confirmed that three soldiers were aboard the helicopter. There was no immediate word on fatalities.

Politics

11 hours ago Evelina Fedorenko receives Troland Award from National Academy of Sciences

Cognitive neuroscientist is recognized for her groundbreaking discoveries about the brain’s language system.

Events

5 hours ago Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

The Federal Aviation Administration said the midair collision occurred around 9 p.m. EST when a regional jet that had departed from Wichita, Kansas, crashed into a military Blackhawk helicopter while on approach to an airport runway. The post Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 hours ago Students are still struggling since the pandemic hit, Nation's Report Card reveals

Every other year, the Nation's Report Card shows how students across the U.S. are doing in subjects like math and reading. The 2024 results are cause for hope, and concern.

Events

6 hours ago Julian Edelman explains why he’s ‘excited’ to see Josh McDaniels work with Drake Maye

"He'll be a lot better at that as well. If he puts the work in, if he puts the time in." The post Julian Edelman explains why he’s ‘excited’ to see Josh McDaniels work with Drake Maye appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

11 hours ago At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in U.S. illegally to Guantanamo

“We’re going to send them out to Guantanamo," the president said in the White House East Room. He did not elaborate. The post At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in U.S. illegally to Guantanamo appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

6 hours ago Washington AG stands by Costco, blasts Republican attorneys general threatening DEI crackdown

Washington AG stands by Costco, blasts Republican attorneys general threatening DEI crackdown  Fox News

Politics

11 hours ago 3 Questions: Modeling adversarial intelligence to exploit AI’s security vulnerabilities

MIT CSAIL Principal Research Scientist Una-May O’Reilly discusses how she develops agents that reveal AI models’ security weaknesses before hackers do.

Events

7 hours ago Why Rob Gronkowski believes he was a different player than Travis Kelce

"I'm a complete tight end. I'm the whole package." The post Why Rob Gronkowski believes he was a different player than Travis Kelce appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

12 hours ago Hegseth strips Milley of his security detail, orders investigation into his conduct

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

Events

7 hours ago Billy Donovan discusses a visit from Bill Belichick and the Celtics’ struggle to repeat as champions

Belichick stopped by Donovan's press conference in Chicago after attending the game Monday night. The post Billy Donovan discusses a visit from Bill Belichick and the Celtics’ struggle to repeat as champions appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

12 hours ago At Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing, Edward Snowden May Loom Large

Senators are expected to ask about her defense of the former government contractor, who released reams of data on U.S. surveillance programs and fled to Russia.

Events

8 hours ago Alexis Nungaray: 'It's a Relief' to See Mass Deportations, I Like How We're Moving on Immigration

During an interview aired on Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Alexis Nungaray stated that she wants things on immigration to keep moving in the direction they are and that “it’s a relief” to see mass deportations happening. Host Blake The post Alexis Nungaray: ‘It’s a Relief’ to See Mass Deportations, I Like How We’re Moving on Immigration appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

13 hours ago 4X Deported Alien Gets Life Without Parole for Killing 5 Honduran Migrants in East Texas

A court in East Texas sentenced a four-time deported illegal alien to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to the murders of five Honduran migrants near Cleveland, Texas, in April 2023. The Mexican national pleaded guilty to Capital Murder in exchange for the sentence. The post 4X Deported Alien Gets Life Without Parole for Killing 5 Honduran Migrants in East Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

8 hours ago Woman used wigs, disguises to take British citizenship tests for at least 14 people, authorities say

A British woman used wigs and disguises to impersonate applicants taking citizenship tests across the United Kingdom, authorities said.

Politics

13 hours ago RFK Jr: 'If You Like a McDonald's Cheeseburger or Diet Coke ... You Should Be Able to Get Them'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) vowed that he would not "take food away from anybody," adding that if people like McDonald's cheeseburgers, they "should be able to get them." The post RFK Jr: ‘If You Like a McDonald’s Cheeseburger or Diet Coke … You Should Be Able to Get Them’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events