73 minutes ago Meta Is Dismantling DEI Programs but Tells Investors It Still Wants ‘Cognitive Diversity’

Cuts to diversity programs and other policy changes have frustrated some of Meta’s workers. One former employee calls it “a slow, painful death.”

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11 hours ago Oklahoma Superintendent: Colleges That Won't Work with ICE Should Be Defunded

On Wednesday’s broadcast of NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters (R) argued that universities that refuse to work with law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should lose taxpayer funding. Host Blake Burman asked, “So, what happens The post Oklahoma Superintendent: Colleges That Won’t Work with ICE Should Be Defunded appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 hours ago A San Francisco man wants Dave Ramsey to talk him out of buying a $250K Lamborghini — here’s his surprising answer

A San Francisco man wants Dave Ramsey to talk him out of buying a $250K Lamborghini — here’s his surprising answer  Yahoo Finance

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10 hours ago The Twitch Streamer Using Face Recognition to Make Video Games More Accessible

For years, the Twitch streamer Valentin Squirelo has been seeking new ways players with disabilities can enjoy games without expensive hardware. Now he and his community of fans have invented a solution.

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78 minutes ago Elizabeth Warren on viral confrontation with RFK Jr at hearing: Could end up 'with no vaccines at all'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren discussed her viral back-and-forth with RFK Jr. on Thursday during an interview on "The View," saying the U.S. could be left with "no vaccines."

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28 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.

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5 hours ago Executive Order Aims to Strengthen US Leadership in Digital Financial Technology – Publications

Executive Order Aims to Strengthen US Leadership in Digital Financial Technology – Publications  Morgan Lewis

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1 hour ago Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines

Preparations Begin for Joint IAM Bargaining at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines  GOIAM

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17 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.

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16 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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3 hours ago DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk

A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while on approach at Reagan Washington National Airport at about 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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45 hours ago AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!

AROUND ALASKA: Serum Run, Forest Management, Iceworm Festival, and Winning Photo!  youralaskalink

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9 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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3 hours ago 'Something was very wrong': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac

While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair collision unfold.

Politics

17 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

25 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.

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5 hours ago State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments

State Forestry & Fire Protection division awards $306,292 in grants to rural Alaska fire departments  akfireinfo.com

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12 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

4 hours ago Gabbard avoids condemning government secrets leaker Snowden in confirmation hearing

Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.

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28 hours ago Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating

Washington state bill would require high school students to receive financial education before graduating  Centralia Chronicle

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30 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

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5 hours ago Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week

Blizzard conditions build into Southwest Alaska, with warmer weather next week  Alaska's News Source

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27 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

4 hours ago Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Alaska students rank 51st among 53 U.S. jurisdictions in 3 of 4 categories in annual ‘Nation’s Report Card’  Juneau Empire

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7 hours ago 'Devastated': DC plane crash victims include figure skaters and coaches

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.

Events

41 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

5 hours ago Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance

Family members can receive up to $5,000 to cover services including childcare costs, clinical therapy or behavioral health support, and legal assistance. The post Boston residents who’ve lost relatives to overdoses can now apply for financial assistance appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 hours ago ‘Devastated’: DC plane crash victims include figure skaters and coaches

Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday.

Events

5 hours ago Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.

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21 hours ago DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month

DOT addresses Seward Highway safety concerns after 2 fatal accidents this month  Alaska's News Source

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7 hours ago 'Shower of sparks': Witness describes midair collision over Potomac River

While driving home, Ari Shulman said a "spray of sparks" in the sky caught his attention as he watched in horror the midair collision unfold.

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24 hours ago Trump's Department of Education opens investigation into school's alleged discrimination of White students

The Office of Civil Rights is investigating a civil rights complaint alleging that the Ithaca City School District discriminated on the basis of race and color.

Events

7 hours 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

Politics

25 hours ago White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3

White House Temporarily Pauses Certain Federal Financial Assistance Programs But U.S. District Judge Pauses Pause Until February 3  Womble Bond Dickinson

Events

7 hours ago Kash Patel, Trump's controversial pick for FBI director, set to face Senate grilling

Trump ally Kash Patel, the president's pick for FBI director, is likely to be questioned about his fitness to lead Thursday during his Senate confirmation hearing.

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29 hours ago Video shows pilot survive after dramatic fighter jet crash at Alaska air base

Video shows pilot survive after dramatic fighter jet crash at Alaska air base  CNN

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8 hours 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.

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29 hours ago San Francisco's Kathleen Liu, MD, Named NKF's Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award Winner

San Francisco's Kathleen Liu, MD, Named NKF's Shaul G. Massry Distinguished Lecture Award Winner  Yahoo Finance

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

Alaska environmental commissioner picked for Trump administration EPA post  Alaska Beacon

Politics

30 hours ago Private prison firm gave $500K to Trump's inaugural, highlighting industry's support

Private prison firm CoreCivic donated $500,000 to Donald Trump's inaugural committee, underscoring the close relationship between Trump and the private prison industry.

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9 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

30 hours ago Fighter Jet Crash at Alaska Air Force Base Caught on Camera as Pilot Ejects at Last Minute

Fighter Jet Crash at Alaska Air Force Base Caught on Camera as Pilot Ejects at Last Minute  PEOPLE

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11 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

33 hours ago Alaskans failing to make progress toward most health improvements sought by 2030

Alaskans failing to make progress toward most health improvements sought by 2030  Alaska Beacon

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13 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

Politics

36 hours ago Watch: U.S. fighter jet nosedives in Alaska, exploding into flames (pilot survives!)

Watch: U.S. fighter jet nosedives in Alaska, exploding into flames (pilot survives!)  Boing Boing

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38 hours ago Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall

A tree trimmer died after getting caught in a wood chipper while trimming trees at a town hall near Miami, officials said.

Events

15 hours ago US Coast Guard cutter John Witherspoon arrives at homeport in Kodiak, Alaska

US Coast Guard cutter John Witherspoon arrives at homeport in Kodiak, Alaska  Baird Maritime

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39 hours ago Alaska law enforcement seizures of illegal alcohol quadrupled last year

Alaska law enforcement seizures of illegal alcohol quadrupled last year  Alaska Beacon

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18 hours ago VIDEO: Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says

VIDEO: Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, FAA says  Alaska's News Source

Politics

45 hours ago Alaska healthcare professionals encourage women to be proactive during Cervical Health Awareness Mon

Alaska healthcare professionals encourage women to be proactive during Cervical Health Awareness Mon  Alaska's News Source

Events

18 hours ago Panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers

Panel recommends automatic salary adjustments for Alaska governor, cabinet, lawmakers  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

19 hours ago Ranked choice repealers face more fines for campaign finance violations

Ranked choice repealers face more fines for campaign finance violations  Alaska Beacon

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