3 hours ago Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr

The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.

Politics

16 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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5 hours ago Fintech startup Cushion shuts down after 8 years and over $20 million in funding

Cushion, a fintech startup that described itself as the “Plaid for buy now, pay later (BNPL),” has shut down. On Thursday, founder and CEO Paul Kesserwani posted on LinkedIn about the decision to wind down the company at the end of 2024. In the post, Kesserwani said that “despite bringing multiple new fintech products to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago New Seattle police chief talks department culture, recruiting officers

New Seattle police chief talks department culture, recruiting officers  KING5.com

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5 hours ago Controversial genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics raises $14M Series A 

The company, founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, announced a $14 million Series A, bringing its total funding to about $32 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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26 hours ago Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed

Despite waiver from U.S. on aid freeze, health and humanitarian groups uncertain if they can proceed  Reuters

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3 hours ago Senators grill Tulsi Gabbard on Snowden, Syria at hearing to be intelligence chief

Senators grill Tulsi Gabbard on Snowden, Syria at hearing to be intelligence chief  The Washington Post

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15 hours ago Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock

Ukraine aid groups cut services, scramble for cash after US funding shock  Reuters

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3 hours ago Illegals get more than they bargained for as FBI joins Trump DHS' criminal alien crackdown: photos

Exclusive new photos show the FBI has joined the Department of Homeland Security in President Donald Trump's nationwide crackdown on criminal aliens and migrant crime.

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10 hours ago ElevenLabs, the hot AI audio startup, confirms $180M in Series C funding at a $3.3B valuation

ElevenLabs, one of the more popular startups working in the field AI audio, said Thursday that it has raised a Series C round of $180 million, valuing the company at $3.3 billion post-money. a16z and ICONIQ Growth are co-leading investment. Rumors of the fundraise were first reported by TechCrunch. The final numbers confirm some but […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago OpenAI touts new government partnership and support for A.I. infrastructure

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Chris Lehane, chief global affairs officer of OpenAI, about Stargate, DeepSeek and the future of AI development.

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4 hours ago Rohit Chopra of CFPB Expected Trump to Fire Him Right Away, but He’s Hanging On

Mr. Chopra, long a target of criticism by Republican lawmakers and banks, has not yet been forced out. “I swore an oath to a five-year term,” he said this week.

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12 hours ago AI combined with holograms creates an uncrackable optical encryption system

As the demand for digital security grows, researchers have developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot penetrate. This advance could pave the way for more secure communication channels, helping to protect sensitive data.

Technology

8 hours ago Letter to NSA Waltz Calling For Tightening Export Controls on Chips Critical to China's AI Platform DeepSeek and Other Measures to Address its Risks to Americans’ Data and Security

Letter to NSA Waltz Calling For Tightening Export Controls on Chips Critical to China's AI Platform DeepSeek and Other Measures to Address its Risks to Americans’ Data and Security  Select Committee on the CCP |

Politics

8 hours ago Conservative law firm launches probe into five major universities for alleged 'censorship regime'

Conservative law firm Alliance Defending Freedom pushes probe into five major universities after alleged "censorship" practices that were funded by taxpayers.

Politics

6 hours ago NBA player investigated for allegedly manipulating his playing performance to aid illegal gambling scheme

NBA player Terry Rozier is currently under investigation by federal prosecutors over suspicions of an illegal betting scheme, the NBA confirmed Thursday.

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8 hours ago Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi Call For Tightening Export Controls on Chips Critical to China's AI Platform DeepSeek and Other Measures to Address its Risks to Americans’ Data and Security

Moolenaar, Krishnamoorthi Call For Tightening Export Controls on Chips Critical to China's AI Platform DeepSeek and Other Measures to Address its Risks to Americans’ Data and Security  Select Committee on the CCP |

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7 hours ago Book Review: Hunted by the FBI and Russian Oligarch, a hedge fund manager flees into the wilderness

"The writing is tight, the suspense is unrelenting" in Boston-based Joseph Finder's latest thriller, "The Oligarch's Daughter." The post Book Review: Hunted by the FBI and Russian Oligarch, a hedge fund manager flees into the wilderness appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 hours ago Live updates: Tulsi Gabbard grilled during Senate confirmation hearing for intelligence chief

Live updates: Tulsi Gabbard grilled during Senate confirmation hearing for intelligence chief  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago Gwinnett County high school grad identified as crew chief on Blackhawk helicopter that crashed in DC

Gwinnett County high school grad identified as crew chief on Blackhawk helicopter that crashed in DC  Atlanta News First

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9 hours ago US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors

US foreign aid freeze is upending global aid and the work of contractors  CNN

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8 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: Harrowing new photos show submerged, mangled remnants of Black Hawk chopper, AA plane involved in deadly DC crash

DC plane crash live updates: Harrowing new photos show submerged, mangled remnants of Black Hawk chopper, AA plane involved in deadly DC crash  New York Post

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9 hours ago Merkel Comes Out of Retirement to Express Anger at German Parliament Voting for Border Control

Former Chancellor Merkel, who led Germany and the continent into the Europe Migrant Crisis of 2015 has made a rare break from retirement. The post Merkel Comes Out of Retirement to Express Anger at German Parliament Voting for Border Control appeared first on Breitbart.

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11 hours ago White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban

White House regroups as funding freeze chaos recalls first term’s travel ban  The Washington Post

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11 hours ago Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.

Politics

11 hours ago Q&A: Modeling adversarial intelligence to exploit AI's security vulnerabilities

If you've watched cartoons like Tom and Jerry, you'll recognize a common theme: An elusive target avoids his formidable adversary. This game of "cat-and-mouse"—whether literal or otherwise—involves pursuing something that ever so narrowly escapes you at each try.

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12 hours ago Black Hawk chopper unit was on annual proficiency training flight, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls the deadly aircraft collision involving a Black Hawk and a civilian airliner "a tragedy" in a statement obtained exclusively by Fox News.

Politics

12 hours ago OpenAI will offer its tech to US national labs for nuclear weapons research

OpenAI says it plans to let U.S. National Laboratories, the Department of Energy’s network of R&D labs, use its AI models for nuclear weapons security and other scientific projects. Per CNBC, OpenAI will work with Microsoft, its lead investor, to deploy a model on the supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The model will be a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago Nolte – NPR TDS: Astronauts Were ‘Stranded’ Until Trump Asks Elon to Rescue Them

Until President Donald Trump asked Elon Musk to “go get” two astronauts, on at least four occasions the far-left, taxpayer-funded welfare queens at NPR described these same astronauts as “stranded.” The post Nolte – NPR TDS: Astronauts Were ‘Stranded’ Until Trump Asks Elon to Rescue Them appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 hours ago Washington DC Plane Crash Live: No survivors after midair collision, fire chief believes

Washington DC Plane Crash Live: No survivors after midair collision, fire chief believes  Reuters

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13 hours ago Live updates: Tulsi Gabbard faces Senate confirmation hearing for intelligence chief

Live updates: Tulsi Gabbard faces Senate confirmation hearing for intelligence chief  The Washington Post

Politics

14 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: No survivors expected after AA flight collides with military helicopter in deadliest US crash since 2009

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: No survivors expected after AA flight collides with military helicopter in deadliest US crash since 2009  New York Post

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14 hours ago Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'

The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called the move by Jerusalem as "disastrous."

Politics

15 hours ago Black Hawk Army chopper crashes into American Airlines flight near DC and more top headlines

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14 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.

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16 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

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14 hours ago Security Tinkerers Hosts “Pitch for Charity” Event cosponsored by Okta and SentinelOne at Okta Headquarters in San Francisco

Security Tinkerers Hosts “Pitch for Charity” Event cosponsored by Okta and SentinelOne at Okta Headquarters in San Francisco  Business Wire

Politics

19 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

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14 hours ago Harvey Weinstein Fails to Secure Earlier Rape Retrial Date, Claiming He ‘Can't Hold on Much Longer'

Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein asked a court Wednesday to bring forward his retrial for sex offenses arguing that his “hellhole” prison conditions were unbearable, US media reported. The post Harvey Weinstein Fails to Secure Earlier Rape Retrial Date, Claiming He ‘Can’t Hold on Much Longer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 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

16 hours ago Gabbard: Political Opponents Are Upset by 'My Refusal to Be Anyone's Puppet'

Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard plans to lay out her mission if confirmed, her national security experience, and her fierce independence at her confirmation hearing on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET, according to excerpts of her opening remarks obtained by Breitbart News. The post Gabbard: Political Opponents Are Upset by ‘My Refusal to Be Anyone’s Puppet’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

20 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

16 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

22 hours ago Washington Plane Crash Live: DC fire chief believes no survivors in midair collision between American Airlines jet and Army helicopter

Washington Plane Crash Live: DC fire chief believes no survivors in midair collision between American Airlines jet and Army helicopter  Reuters

Events

17 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

23 hours ago DC chopper, plane crash live updates: At least 30 bodies recovered from Potomac after AA flight collides with military helicopter in deadliest US crash since 2009

DC chopper, plane crash live updates: At least 30 bodies recovered from Potomac after AA flight collides with military helicopter in deadliest US crash since 2009  New York Post

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