49 minutes ago Opinion: It’s time for action — Alaska’s congressional delegation must protect federal workers and critical funding

Opinion: It’s time for action — Alaska’s congressional delegation must protect federal workers and critical funding  Anchorage Daily News

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.

Society

6 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 Live updates: Day before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan National

Live updates: Day before D.C. plane crash, another jet had to abort first landing at Reagan National  The Washington Post

Events

11 hours ago Shielding flexible solar modules from harsh environmental conditions: The critical role of barrier films

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) present a revolutionary leap in renewable energy technology with their high efficiency, lightweight, and flexible nature. But their commercial applications are often hindered by their sensitivity to environmental factors like heat and humidity.

Culture

6 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.

Technology

4 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg Defends Embrace of Trump Administration in Meta Employee Q&A

In a meeting with Meta employees on Thursday, Mr. Zuckerberg also doubled down on recent changes to the company’s online speech policies and ending its diversity initiatives.

Politics

8 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA Makeover Continues: Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump's Lawsuit

President Trump has signed settlement papers that will require Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to pay roughly $25 million to resolve a 2021 lawsuit Trump filed after the company suspended his accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s MAGA Makeover Continues: Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Donald Trump’s Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

2 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: American Airlines jet black boxes recovered, source says

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

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.

Technology

6 hours ago The collision at DCA was rare, but the airport has a history with near

A commercial flight hit a military helicopter at Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport Wednesday night. The airport has a history of crashes and near-misses going back decades.

Politics

15 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

Economics

2 hours ago Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash

President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.

Events

12 hours ago Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision

Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision  Reuters

Technology

7 hours ago American ice skater Anton Spiridonov 'was not on' the plane that collided with an Army helicopter

American Airlines Flight 5342 was on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia when the plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided Jan. 29.

Politics

16 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

Economics

4 hours ago Questions about helicopter's path could prove key in Pentagon probe of midair crash

Among the unanswered questions about the crash near Washington, D.C., are the flight pattern of the Black Hawk helicopter and the exact nature of its training exercise.

Events

19 hours ago Collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter highlights Washington DC airspace challenges

Collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter highlights Washington DC airspace challenges  Reuters

Technology

7 hours ago Smarter memory paves the way for EU independence in computer manufacturing

New technology from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, is helping the EU establish its own competitive computer manufacturing industry. Researchers have developed components critical for optimizing on-chip memory, a key factor in enhancing the performance of next-generation computers.

Politics

4 hours ago Live updates: A day before D.C. plane crash, another jet landing at Reagan National had to ‘go

Live updates: A day before D.C. plane crash, another jet landing at Reagan National had to ‘go-around’  The Washington Post

Events

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

5 hours ago Alaskan travelers react to deadly Washington DC collision between airline jet, Army helicopter

Alaskan travelers react to deadly Washington DC collision between airline jet, Army helicopter  Alaska's News Source

Events

8 hours ago 7 of America’s most romantic restaurants in 2025 are in New England, according to OpenTable

These reservations come with a side of charm. The post 7 of America’s most romantic restaurants in 2025 are in New England, according to OpenTable appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

5 hours ago Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins: 'That's Not a Very Smart Question'

President Donald Trump fired back at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for implying that he was "getting ahead of the investigation" into the devastating helicopter-plane crash that took place over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Wednesday after he blamed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The post Trump Slams Air Travel DEI Policies, Fires Back at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins: ‘That’s Not a Very Smart Question’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 hours ago Jesse Eisenberg, Who Played Mark Zuckerberg, Blasts Tech Bros over Trump

"The Social Network" star Jesse Eisenberg has called out Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and other billionaire "tech bros," claiming they should be doing "good things for the world" instead of warming up to President Donald Trump. The post Jesse Eisenberg, Who Played Mark Zuckerberg, Blasts Tech Bros over Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

6 hours ago Grammy nominee Radhika Vekaria revisits spiritual mantras on 'Warriors of Light'

NPR's Ailsa Chang visits the Kali Mandir temple in Laguna Canyon to talk with singer Radhika Vekaria, who's nominated for her first Grammy for her album Warriors of Light.

Events

11 hours ago Top Senate Intelligence Dem grills Gabbard if Edward Snowden is 'brave': 'Very troubling'

Democratic Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, grilled Tulsi Gabbard on her previous remarks praising Edward Snowden.

Politics

6 hours ago Pilot, flight attendant on passenger jet that crashed in Washington are identified

Pilot, flight attendant on passenger jet that crashed in Washington are identified  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

Events

12 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

6 hours ago DC plane crash live updates: 1 air traffic controller was doing 2 jobs at the time

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

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.

Politics

6 hours ago 'We're the gold standard': GOP lawmaker calls for congressional hearing over DC plane crash

Rep. Troy Nehls spoke with Fox News Digital about what he's learning about the fatal collision between a military helicopter and a small passenger jet.

Events

13 hours ago Virginia Senator Tim Kaine reflects on air travel safety following mid

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia about airport and air travel safety following the mid-air collision near D.C.'s closest airport.

Politics

6 hours ago Trump FCC chair targets NPR, PBS for investigation ahead of Congressional threats to defund

FCC chair, Republican Brendan Carr, reportedly sent a letter to NPR and PBS announcing the launch of an investigation into potential airing of 'prohibited commercial' ads.

Events

13 hours ago What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC

What is known about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC  The Associated Press

Politics

6 hours ago Here's what is known about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter

Here's what is known about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter  The Associated Press

Events

13 hours ago Is California secession possible? Here's why the state wants to become an independent country and leave US

Is California secession possible? Here's why the state wants to become an independent country and leave US  The Economic Times

Politics

7 hours ago Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups

Donald Trump's DHS chief, Kristi Noem, has frozen government funding for the progressive groups that aid migrants, pending a 90-day review. The post Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Chops Funding for Migrant Aid Groups appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

15 hours ago What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C.

The aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River, and multiple people were killed. The post What to know about the collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter near D.C. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

7 hours ago Victims identified in DC plane crash involving American Airlines jet and military helicopter

Families and friends of those who lost loved ones in the deadly American Airlines and Army helicopter collision are sharing tributes online in memory of the crash victims.

Events

15 hours ago What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.

What to Know About the Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington, D.C.  TIME

Politics

8 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.

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

8 hours ago Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation

An American Airlines jet carrying 64 people plunged into the Potomac River after colliding in midair with an Army helicopter on Wednesday night. The post Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

17 hours ago Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport  WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

Politics

8 hours ago DC crash live updates: Trump says 'confluence of bad decisions that were made'

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events

17 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

9 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.

Events

9 hours ago DC crash live updates: Trump says helicopter 'should have seen where they were going'

An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Events