49 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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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

15 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

24 hours ago Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard involved in board meeting brawl between boyfriend, activist

Chicago-area "super mayor" Tiffany Henyard jumped into a Thornton Township board meeting fist fight between her boyfriend and an activist who criticized her.

Sport

3 hours ago Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: 'CLEAR NIGHT'

President Donald Trump addressed the collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C., late Wednesday.

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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

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

1 hour 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

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

17 hours ago Newsom bill could spend tax money to defend illegal immigrants from Trump deportation push: CA lawmaker

CA Republican Rep. Bill Essayli questioned state staffers on whether a bill being considered in Newsom's special session would help shield illegal immigrants from deportation.

Economics

4 hours ago Major FBI changes Kash Patel could make on day 1 if confirmed as director

Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker has a list of possibilities that Trump's nominee to lead the bureau could implement on day 1 if confirmed as director.

Events

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 Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Trump moves to deport Hamas

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Politics

18 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

18 hours ago Trump stands to gain $250 million with social media expansion into financial services

Trump Media & Technology Group's share value surged following the announcement it's expanding into financial services.

Economics

4 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

20 hours ago Trump’s Plan for Elon Musk to Bring the ‘Stranded’ Astronauts Home ASAP Is a Headache for NASA

Bringing forward the return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams would leave just a single astronaut operating the US portion of the International Space Station.

Technology

1 hour 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

24 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

5 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

34 hours ago Trump admin offers payouts for resignations in move mirroring Musk's memo at Twitter

The Trump administration offered an ultimatum to some federal employees asking them to choose if they want to resign in a pitch that echoes Elon Musk's moves at Twitter.

Technology

2 hours ago Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

Politics

5 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

35 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

2 hours 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

6 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

35 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

2 hours ago Kash Patel hearing live updates: Staunch Trump supporter to face confirmation

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, faces members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in his confirmation hearing Thursday.

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

2 hours ago Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump

Opinion | Alaska's North Slope Gasline Is a Cautionary Tale for Fossil Fuel Boosters Like Trump  Common Dreams

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

3 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.

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

4 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.

Politics

10 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

4 hours ago Trump signs executive orders stripping federal funding from schools that teach CRT, supporting school choice

One executive order removes federal funding from K-12 schools that teach critical race theory, and another supports educational choice initiatives.

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

5 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

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

5 hours ago Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices

Marla Maples shares her hopes for the Make America Healthy Again movement surrounding the Trump administration, while showing support for RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary

Politics

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.

Events

6 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

12 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.'

Events

6 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

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

6 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

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

6 hours ago Sparks expected to fly at Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearing to lead FBI

Kash Patel is set to join the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning to face his nomination hearing to serve as the second Trump administration's FBI director.

Politics

13 hours ago Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property

Seattle Black Firefighters Association Go to Court Amidst Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Sale of Property  South Seattle Emerald

Events

6 hours ago Trump HHS nominee RFK Jr returns to Capitol Hill for round 2 after heated first day of hearings

RFK Jr. is back on the Hill for a second day of testimony, this time before a different Senate committee, after a first round that was contentious but saw no GOP defections.

Politics

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.

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

14 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

9 hours ago Trump plans to build mass detention camp for deportees at Guantánamo Bay

Trump plans to build mass detention camp for deportees at Guantánamo Bay  The Washington Post

Politics

15 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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