22 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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11 hours ago School reacts to video of official telling parents to alter trans kid's birth certificate to play girls sports

A Texas school district provided a statement addressing a video of an admin saying a trans child can play in girls' sports by changing their birth certificate.

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19 hours ago Recognize him? Seattle police say he stole a $27,000 bracelet from Tiffany’s

Recognize him? Seattle police say he stole a $27,000 bracelet from Tiffany’s  KIRO Seattle

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47 minutes ago The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy

The Los Angeles Fires Expose the Problem With American Conservation Policy  TIME

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2 hours ago President Trump’s foreign policy playbook has our friends and foes equally rattled

President Donald Trump's economic warfare and "respect equals fear" philosophy will be key tenets of his administration's foreign policy approach as he begins his second term in the White House.

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17 hours ago School official appears to advise parents of trans athletes to change birth certificate to play girls' sports

Texas school district administrator allegedly seen instructing a prospective parent to change their trans child's birth certificate to play in girls' sports.

Society

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.

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59 minutes ago Live updates: Officials believe there are no survivors in plane crash near DC

Live updates: Officials believe there are no survivors in plane crash near DC  USA TODAY

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3 hours ago FLASHBACK: Top Democrats tout deportations, tough immigration policies

Top Democrats over the years touted tough policies on immigration, including deportations, as President Trump is criticized from the left over his policies.

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24 hours ago Amazon's Office Mandate Sparks First Downtown Seattle Rent Surge in 17 Months

Amazon's Office Mandate Sparks First Downtown Seattle Rent Surge in 17 Months  StockTitan

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92 minutes ago Live updates: No survivors from D.C. plane crash, officials believe, as recovery operations begin

Live updates: No survivors from D.C. plane crash, officials believe, as recovery operations begin  The Washington Post

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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.

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24 hours ago Downtown Seattle Rents Rise for the First Time in 17 Months as Amazon Workers Go Back to the Office Full Time

Downtown Seattle Rents Rise for the First Time in 17 Months as Amazon Workers Go Back to the Office Full Time  Business Wire

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94 minutes ago DC plane crash air traffic control audio reveals moment controllers saw disaster: 'Tower did you see that?'

Air Traffic Control (ATC) audio from Wednesday’s collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet reveals the moments before and after controllers witnessed the disaster unfold.

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9 hours ago Hear air traffic control communication in moment surrounding DC collision

Hear air traffic control communication in moment surrounding DC collision  CNN

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27 hours ago WATCH: Over 100 kids attend boozy house party at school principal's home: Cops

The homeowner was quickly identified to be Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the principal of nearby Roosevelt Elementary School, police said.

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1 hour ago Air traffic control audio details deadly Washington plane crash: 'I just saw a fireball'

Air traffic control audio details deadly Washington plane crash: 'I just saw a fireball'  USA TODAY

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11 hours ago San Antonio vs. Los Angeles, Final Score: Spurs fight back but Clippers pull away late, 116

San Antonio vs. Los Angeles, Final Score: Spurs fight back but Clippers pull away late, 116-128  Pounding The Rock

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4 hours ago Live updates: Rescuers search for survivors of D.C. plane crash; police pull bodies from Potomac

Live updates: Rescuers search for survivors of D.C. plane crash; police pull bodies from Potomac  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago Musk team’s push to gut federal workforce bypassed key Trump officials

Musk team’s push to gut federal workforce bypassed key Trump officials  The Washington Post

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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.

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15 hours ago Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze: Who Was Behind It and How Did It Unfold?

The order that froze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans was published without vetting by key officials in the White House.

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6 hours ago Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash

Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash  Reuters

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16 hours ago USDA official fired by Trump admin escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with termination: report

Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White House, was reportedly escorted out of her office Monday.

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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

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16 hours ago USDA responds to report that official was escorted out of office after 'refusing to comply' with Trump firing

Phyllis Fong, the former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Agriculture who was recently fired by the Trump White House, was reportedly escorted out of her office Monday.

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10 hours ago SFPD officer details surreal moment he ID’d CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione

SFPD officer details surreal moment he ID’d CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione  San Francisco Chronicle

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16 hours ago Democrat Critics of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Big Pharma, Healthcare Dole for Millions of Dollars

During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Senate Democrats criticized the healthcare nominee for chasing money and influence, while they have received significant sums from the healthcare industry. The post Democrat Critics of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Big Pharma, Healthcare Dole for Millions of Dollars appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Reagan National Airport crash: Trump, lawmakers react to tragedy as officials investigate

U.S. politicians expressed grief and sympathy on Wednesday night after a passenger plane from Kansas collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport.

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17 hours ago Nolte: Press Secretary Forced to Debunk 3 Fake News Hoaxes 10 Days into Trump Administration

We're a little over one week into Donald Trump’s second term, and already the Press Secretary’s office has had to debunk three “fake news hoaxes.” The post Nolte: Press Secretary Forced to Debunk 3 Fake News Hoaxes 10 Days into Trump Administration appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says

Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says  Reuters

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17 hours ago Bird flu is 'widespread' among birds in Massachusetts, state officials say

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

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11 hours ago S.F. police arrest four in Tenderloin raid of suspected illegal casinos

S.F. police arrest four in Tenderloin raid of suspected illegal casinos  San Francisco Chronicle

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18 hours ago Trump's ultimatum to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

Employees have until Feb. 6 to decide whether to take the buyouts offered by OPM or return to the office— in most cases, five days a week.

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11 hours ago Officials: At least 18 dead in Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport

Officials: At least 18 dead in Wichita flight involved in crash near Washington, D.C. airport  KCTV 5

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18 hours ago William E. Leuchtenburg, Scholar of F.D.R. and the Presidency, Dies at 102

His writings, which stretched across eight decades, helped Americans understand a president who transformed the office and shaped the postwar years.

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11 hours ago VP Vance doubles down on WH's 'ambitious' goal to get criminal migrants off the streets: 'Policy matters'

Vice President JD Vance sits down with Fox News host Sean Hannity to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown on 'Hannity.'

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19 hours ago Trump signs Laken Riley Act into law as first legislative victory in new administration

The law directs Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft-related crimes, or those accused of assaulting a police officer.

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12 hours ago WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River

WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River  10TV

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19 hours ago CDC ordered to immediately stop collaborating with WHO after Trump begins process for US withdrawal

Health officials at the Center for Disease Control have reportedly been ordered to stop working with the World Health Organization, following Trump's criticisms on the agency.

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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

19 hours ago The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

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12 hours ago Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership

Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership  FOX 13 Seattle

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20 hours ago Trump Administration Requests Pauses in Several Supreme Court Cases to Reconsider Biden Administration Policies

Trump Administration Requests Pauses in Several Supreme Court Cases to Reconsider Biden Administration Policies  Wiley Rein

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13 hours ago Migrant TDA gang member breaks officer’s arm as 10 indicted in massive guns, drug running operation: police

Ten alleged members and associates of Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang have been indicted in a massive arms and drugs running operation spanning at least six states.

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20 hours ago Sen. Kaine claims Trump will 'stiff' federal employees who take buyout offer: 'Do not be fooled'

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., says federal workers should 'not be fooled' by the Trump administration's buyout offers as they are being asked to return to the office.

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14 hours ago NYC mayoral candidates distancing themselves from 'defund the police' beliefs

Democratic candidates running for the New York City mayoral primary are promoting a harsher stance on crime and public safety ahead of this year’s election.

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