26 minutes ago AI creations edited by humans can likely be copyrighted in US, agency says

In the U.S., AI-generated creations — books, movies, and so forth— that have been edited by a human can likely be copyrighted, but those without any human modifications or additions cannot. That’s according to a report published by the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) on Wednesday, which outlined scenarios in which AI-generated content might be eligible […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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34 minutes ago Amazon lays off dozens of corporate workers in latest round of job cuts

Amazon has started the year with a series of layoffs across different parts of the company as it continues to trim its workforce and streamline operations.

Society

22 minutes ago European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates

The European Central Bank’s reduction, the fifth consecutive cut since last summer, came a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates.

Economics

53 minutes ago Joe Mazzulla doesn’t care about cutting NBA quarters to 10 minutes, but Adam Silver is ‘a fan’ of the idea

The commissioner said he's looking into the idea of shortening the game. Other coaches got fired up about it. The post Joe Mazzulla doesn’t care about cutting NBA quarters to 10 minutes, but Adam Silver is ‘a fan’ of the idea appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

1 hour ago Authorities believe there are no survivors after a midair crash in Washington, D.C.

Authorities in Washington, D.C., say they believe no one survived a midair collision between a regional airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter.

Events

4 hours ago Christie Dashiell became a musician at school. Then, she became an artist

Reflecting on a transformative residency program, the jazz vocalist now nominated for her first Grammy Award says her album Journey in Black reflects "the expansiveness of the Black experience."

Culture

1 hour ago Data analytics startup Athenic AI wants to be an enterprise’s central nervous system

Jared Zhao originally got interested in data analytics during his time at UC Berkeley because he was drawn to how it could turn raw data into a story. Zhao founded his first data analytics startup Polyture in 2021. But advancements in generative AI just a year later made Zhao realize what Polyture was building was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

19 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

86 minutes ago 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary

On Thursday, Kennedy will appear before the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee. The post 5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

4 hours ago After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life

The historic fires in Los Angeles meant many students lost homes, schools, or both. Now, as some schools reopen, families are trying to find routine.

Society

2 hours ago SuperOps bags $25M to use AI and better help managed service providers

SuperOps has raised $25 million in an all-equity Series C round led by March Capital to bolster AI integration into tools supporting managed service providers and IT teams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

81 minutes ago Apple and Comcast partner to make Major League Soccer matches easier to watch

Major League Soccer and Apple announced details of this year's MLS Season Pass streaming package on Wednesday. And this time, the details weren't just about MLS and Apple.

Sport

2 hours ago As drinks targeting kids have soared, there's new guidance on what's healthy

As highly caffeinated energy drinks have become popular with kids, a coalition of health organizations has new guidelines on what's a healthy beverage. Some of the advice may surprise parents.

Events

21 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

5 hours ago Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self

Tesla's fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts.

Technology

21 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

92 minutes ago Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.

Politics

10 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

5 hours ago Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth as it works to show AI investments paying off

Microsoft said Wednesday that its profit for the October-December quarter grew 10% as it works to capitalize on the huge amounts of money it has spent to advance its artificial intelligence technology.

Economics

15 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 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.

Events

34 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

18 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

22 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

1 hour ago Passengers on downed flight included American and Russian figure skaters with ties to Skating Club of Boston

Shishkova and Naumov, who are listed as coaches at the Skating Club of Boston in Norwood, Massachusetts, won the pairs title at the 1994 world championships in Chiba, Japan. The post Passengers on downed flight included American and Russian figure skaters with ties to Skating Club of Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

10 hours ago Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers

Legislative seafood industry task force finalizes report to forward to fellow lawmakers  Alaska's News Source

Society

8 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

17 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 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages are freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners

Three more Israeli and five Thai hostages have been released by Palestinian militants from captivity and returned to Israel, after being held for more than 15 months in Gaza.

Events

35 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

21 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

29 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

1 hour ago DeepSeek exposed internal database containing chat histories and sensitive data

The internal DeepSeek database was exposed to the internet without a password. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

14 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

17 hours ago Rev up your DeLorean: ‘Universal Fan Fest Nights' tickets are now on sale

Rev up your DeLorean: ‘Universal Fan Fest Nights' tickets are now on sale  NBC Los Angeles

Sport

3 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: At least 19 bodies recovered from Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with military helicopter in DC: report

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: At least 19 bodies recovered from Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with military helicopter in DC: report  New York Post

Events

24 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

1 hour ago Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump's Second Term and the Return of the 'Hammer'

WASHINGTON, DC – Tuesday's White House press briefing and the subsequent celebration of Breitbart Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle's return to Washington, DC, later in the evening symbolized a significant cultural shift within the White House Press Briefing room and the nation's capital at large. The post Inside the First White House Briefing of Trump’s Second Term and the Return of the ‘Hammer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

17 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

19 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

4 hours ago Trans community fears Trump's actions will upend legal precedent on prison protections

One of President Trump's first executive orders impacts transgender inmates incarcerated in federal facilities. It's just one in a series of actions signed by Trump that target the trans community.

Events

25 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

1 hour ago What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C.

The aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River, and multiple people were killed. The post What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

21 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

20 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

4 hours ago Criminal records of Jan. 6 rioters pardoned by Trump include rape, domestic violence

Dozens of Jan. 6 defendants who received pardons from President Trump had past criminal convictions for charges including rape, manslaughter, domestic violence and drug trafficking.

Events

34 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 Kennedy, fresh off grilling, heads back to US Senate for a second hearing

Kennedy, fresh off grilling, heads back to US Senate for a second hearing  Reuters

Politics

22 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

5 hours ago Figure Skaters Among Passengers on Plane That Crashed Outside Washington D.C.

Members of the U.S. figure skating community were traveling on the commercial jet that collided with a military helicopter outside Washington. They were returning from a skate camp in Kansas.

Events

34 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

4 hours ago Shell and Equinor Oil and Gas Production Is Blocked at Sites Off British Coast

A court ruling requires the British government to consider the potential climate impact of the oil and gas produced in the North Sea.

Politics

24 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

5 hours ago First responders search for survivors following midair collision in D.C. area

A regional jet with 64 people aboard collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter as it was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.

Events

4 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

Politics

29 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

5 hours ago Legal centers for migrants kick into high gear as Trump ramps up immigration policies

Legal centers across the country are preparing migrants without legal status for various scenarios as the Trump administration tries to ramp up immigration raids, detentions and deportations.

Events

4 hours ago Trump's pick for intel chief, Tulsi Gabbard, faces her confirmation hearing

Among the topics likely to come up at the hearing: her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, her friendly positions toward Russia and her push to drop charges against Edward Snowden.

Politics

36 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

6 hours ago American Air Plane Collides with Military Helicopter in Washington DC | Daybreak: Europe 01/30/2025

American Air Plane Collides with Military Helicopter in Washington DC | Daybreak: Europe 01/30/2025  Bloomberg

Events

5 hours ago Democratic Sen. Patty Murray discusses holding the Trump administration to account

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, following the White House's withdrawal of an order to pause federal spending.

Politics

6 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: Several US, Russian figure skaters and coaches aboard AA flight that collided with military helicopter in DC: report

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: Several US, Russian figure skaters and coaches aboard AA flight that collided with military helicopter in DC: report  New York Post

Events

5 hours ago Florida is now ground zero for the national debate over fluoride in drinking water

Communities in Florida are banning fluoride from their water. Critics of the practice were bolstered by a recent vague court decision and insufficient science on the practice.

Politics

6 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: Several US figure skaters and coaches aboard AA flight that collided with military helicopter in DC: report

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: Several US figure skaters and coaches aboard AA flight that collided with military helicopter in DC: report  New York Post

Events

5 hours ago Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., discusses Trump's approach

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the U.S., about how Canadians think of Trump's approach and about the economic ties between the countries.

Politics

8 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: 300 first responders dealing with ‘very dark, cold conditions’ as 18 bodies pulled from DC’s Potomac River after AA jet, military helicopter collision: report

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: 300 first responders dealing with ‘very dark, cold conditions’ as 18 bodies pulled from DC’s Potomac River after AA jet, military helicopter collision: report  New York Post

Events

6 hours ago A Fish Farm Offered 40,000 Pounds of Salmon for Free. There Was a Catch.

When an upstate New York salmon farm went out of business, nonprofits had days to find a way to catch, refrigerate and clean more than 13,000 fish.

Politics

9 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

8 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

9 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

9 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

10 hours ago 18 Bodies Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report

18 Bodies Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report  PEOPLE

Events

9 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 Four People Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report

Four People Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report  Yahoo Entertainment

Events

10 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

12 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

10 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

12 hours ago Chicago mayor improperly accepting designer gifts like Hugo Boss cuff links, Gucci bag and more: OIG report

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he never saw the room referred to by the Office of the Inspector General as the "gift room," where luxury gifts were stored.

Events