44 minutes ago How US states are leading the climate fight – despite Trump’s rollbacks

How US states are leading the climate fight – despite Trump’s rollbacks  The Guardian

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1 hour 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

10 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.

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2 hours ago WWE star ‘feeling in danger’ after scary ‘romantic’ advances during fan interactions

Asuka, the 43-year-old WWE superstar, posted a series of statements on Wednesday night explaining how she feels in danger after recent fan interactions.

Sport

4 hours ago American figure skating members, Russian Olympians aboard plane in Reagan National Airport crash

U.S. Figure Skating said athletes, coaches and family members were among those involved in an airline disaster on Wednesday night. The Kremlin said Russian stars died as well.

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4 hours ago HGTV star Christina Haack claims filming new reality show with ex Josh Hall was 'recipe for disaster'

HGTV star Christina Haack explained why she believed filming her new reality show "The Flip Off" with her estranged husband Josh Hall was a "recipe for disaster."

Culture

3 hours 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.

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73 minutes ago Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials

Salary board recommends automatic pay changes for Alaska governor, legislators, top officials  Alaska Beacon

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12 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.

Society

18 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 How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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5 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.

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36 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

26 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

5 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

19 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 How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game  CBS Sports

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13 hours ago Wichita passenger flight collides with helicopter over Washington, D.C.

Wichita passenger flight collides with helicopter over Washington, D.C.  Kansas City Star

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36 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

7 hours ago Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution

Alaska lawmakers signal opposition to Denali name change in resolution  Anchorage Daily News

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33 hours ago Washington farmers face challenges as Climate Commitment Act increases supply costs

Washington farmers face challenges as Climate Commitment Act increases supply costs  NBC Right Now

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13 hours ago Wichita American Airlines flight crashes in Washington, D.C., rescue attempts underway

Wichita American Airlines flight crashes in Washington, D.C., rescue attempts underway  Kansas City Star

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36 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

7 hours ago Brandon Marshall on Josh Allen's woes against Patrick Mahomes: 'Sometimes you run into a Michael Jordan'

Ex-NFL star Brandon Marshall compared Josh Allen's struggles to get past Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to those who had to face Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

Politics

13 hours ago Wichita flight crashes in Washington, D.C. ‘We don’t believe there are any survivors’

Wichita flight crashes in Washington, D.C. ‘We don’t believe there are any survivors’  Kansas City Star

Events

12 hours ago American Airlines jet collides with Army helicopter near Washington airport

American Airlines jet collides with Army helicopter near Washington airport  Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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16 hours ago What options remain for immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. as policies rapidly change

What options remain for immigrants seeking entry into the U.S. as policies rapidly change  PBS NewsHour

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12 hours ago Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan airport in Washington, FAA says

Passenger jet collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan airport in Washington, FAA says  Stars and Stripes

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17 hours ago Pat Mahomes Sr. claims he was victimized by social media hack after perceived Bills insult

The father of Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes argued he is not responsible for the perceived diss directed at the Bills after Kansas City's AFC championship game victory.

Events

15 hours ago Washington Nationals Waive Pitcher Designated to Make Room for New Starter

Washington Nationals Waive Pitcher Designated to Make Room for New Starter  Sports Illustrated

Politics

21 hours ago Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk. These startups want to extinguish it

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago Kevin Costner's ex engaged to family friend nearly one year after finalizing divorce with 'Yellowstone' star

Kevin Costner's ex, Christine Baumgartner, became engaged to a family friend, financier Josh Connor, nearly two years after the couple sparked romance rumors.

Politics

21 hours ago Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk — these startups want to extinguish it

Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

16 hours ago Protest, but play nice: Washington weighs new rules on student aid, campus demos

Protest, but play nice: Washington weighs new rules on student aid, campus demos  MyNorthwest

Politics

24 hours ago Harvey Weinstein Back in Court as Judge Weighs Scope of #MeToo Rape Retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein is due back in court Wednesday as a judge is set to decide when the disgraced movie mogul’s #MeToo retrial will start and whether it will include an allegation involving a woman who wasn’t in the original case. The post Harvey Weinstein Back in Court as Judge Weighs Scope of #MeToo Rape Retrial appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

17 hours ago LA’s Most Exciting New Seafood Spot Comes From the Team Behind Michelin

LA’s Most Exciting New Seafood Spot Comes From the Team Behind Michelin-Starred Kali  Eater LA

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25 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Lawsuit alleges video shows what started Eaton Fire

Los Angeles wildfires: Lawsuit alleges video shows what started Eaton Fire  Fox News

Events

17 hours ago Bills star Dawson Knox gives 'all the glory to Jesus' even after AFC Championship loss

After suffering another heartbreaking loss in the playoffs, Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox says he'll continue to praise God in both the good and bad times.

Politics

25 hours ago Tren de Aragua, a gang started in a Venezuelan prison, becomes early target of Trump administration immigration raids

Tren de Aragua, a gang started in a Venezuelan prison, becomes early target of Trump administration immigration raids  CNN

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17 hours ago I'm a Former U.S. Secret Service Agent — Here's How It Changed the Way I Travel

I'm a Former U.S. Secret Service Agent — Here's How It Changed the Way I Travel  Travel + Leisure

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27 hours ago ‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI

A science-oriented advocacy group advanced its famous clock to 89 seconds Tuesday, the closest it has ever been. The post ‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

27 hours ago 'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson sheds light into family now, with new kids, spouses and 'misadventures'

"Duck Dynasty" is returning eight years after airing its final episode. "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" stars Phil Robertson's son, Willie, and his family.

Events

18 hours ago San Francisco Giants Star Reliever's Struggles Could Be Left in the Past

San Francisco Giants Star Reliever's Struggles Could Be Left in the Past  Sports Illustrated

Politics

32 hours ago Shared scooter startup Voi reports its first profitable year as it explores an IPO

Swedish shared micromobility giant Voi had its first profitable year in 2024, according to preliminary unaudited results the company shared exclusively with TechCrunch.  Voi, which offers shared e-scooters and e-bikes across more than 100 markets in Europe, recorded €132.8 million ($138 million) in net revenue in 2024. On an adjusted basis, Voi earned €17.2 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 hours ago San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online

San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers live stream info, start time, TV channel: How to watch NBA on TV, stream online  CBS Sports

Politics

37 hours ago Review | A play about the Parkland shooting is somehow both poignant and entertaining

Review | A play about the Parkland shooting is somehow both poignant and entertaining  The Washington Post

Events

19 hours ago 49ers’ Deebo Samuel rooting against Patrick Mahomes in Chiefs' historic pursuit: ‘All the reason to hate’

San Francisco 49ers star wideout Deebo Samuel said on his podcast this week that he is rooting against the Kansas City Chiefs as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.

Politics

38 hours ago Reality star Realtor slams California officials for defunding police, regrets voting for Gavin Newsom

Jason Oppenheim begged for more police in Los Angeles after his "Selling Sunset" co-star was burglarized and said LA doesn't feel safe due to "crime" and "homelessness."

Events

20 hours ago Red king crab proposals could change future of Southeast Alaska’s commercial fishery

Red king crab proposals could change future of Southeast Alaska’s commercial fishery  Alaska Public Media News

Politics

22 hours ago Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State

Legislators introduce bill to start community solar program in Washington State  Solar Power World

Politics

23 hours ago Ireland and Italy send data watchdog requests to DeepSeek: ‘The data of millions of Italians is at risk’

The jury is still out on whether the Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek is a game changer or part of an elaborate plan by its hedge fund parent company to short Nvidia and other tech stocks. Whichever it might be (maybe both?), DeepSeek and its large language model have made some major waves. And now, it’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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