6 hours ago The Nation's Report Card for U.S. Students Shows Continued Learning Losses Since Pandemic

The results showed that one-third of eighth grade students scored below "basic" in reading — the worst level of scoring in the history of the test. The post The Nation’s Report Card for U.S. Students Shows Continued Learning Losses Since Pandemic appeared first on Breitbart.

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26 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

8 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.

Economics

3 hours ago Skaters killed in plane crash were Olympic hopefuls, peers say: 'Absolutely remarkable'

Misha Mitrofanov, Jimmy Ma and Alisa Efimova, members of The Skating Club of Boston, spoke about the Olympic potential of their peers who died in a plane crash.

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14 hours ago Your fridge still uses tech from the 50s, but scientists have an update

Researchers report on Jan. 30 in the journal Joule that a more efficient and environmentally friendly form of refrigeration might be on the horizon. The new technology is based on thermogalvanic cells that produce a cooling effect by way of a reversible electrochemical reaction.

Science

8 hours ago Ravens' Justin Tucker faces sexual misconduct allegations; kicker slams report

A bombshell report has accused veteran NFL player Justin Tucker of sexual misconduct, allegations the Baltimore Ravens star denied as "unequivocally false."

Politics

4 hours ago Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century  The Associated Press

Events

8 hours ago Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA

The staffing at the air control tower at Reagan National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.

Politics

8 hours ago Staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport air control tower was 'not normal' on night of collision: FAA

The staffing at the air control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night, a report shows.

Politics

5 hours ago Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's deadliest air disaster in over 20 years

Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's deadliest air disaster in over 20 years  The Associated Press

Events

8 hours ago Staffing at Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA report

Staffing at Washington National Airport air control tower was ‘not normal' on night of collision: FAA report  Fox News

Politics

5 hours ago Milton woman hospitalized after being found shot in vehicle, police say

A 43-year-old Milton woman was found in her car with several gunshot wounds Thursday morning, Milton police said. The post Milton woman hospitalized after being found shot in vehicle, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

10 hours ago Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report

Statement Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) Meeting on its 2024 Annual Report  United States Mission to the United Nations

Politics

6 hours ago Former Celtic Terry Rozier under investigation for illegal betting scheme 

The investigation is part of a wider government probe into a gambling ring that was linked to former Raptors forward Jontay Porter. The post Former Celtic Terry Rozier under investigation for illegal betting scheme  appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

11 hours ago Democrats press Army secretary nominee if ‘readiness’ affected by southern border deployments

Democrats sounded off about the White House sending U.S. troops to the southern border, but Army secretary nominee Daniel Driscoll insisted that he did not believe it would affect readiness.

Politics

7 hours ago Report: 1 Air Traffic Controller Doing 2 Jobs at Time of DC Plane Crash

There was one air traffic control (ATC) worker on two different tower positions at the same time when the tragic helicopter-plane crash occurred over Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. The post Report: 1 Air Traffic Controller Doing 2 Jobs at Time of DC Plane Crash appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

11 hours ago Revealed: Suspect Accused of Plot to Kill Trump Officials Is Transgender

The person who was arrested Monday for allegedly plotting to kill Trump officials is identified as 24-year-old Ryan Michael English, who prefers to go by Riley Jane. The post Revealed: Suspect Accused of Plot to Kill Trump Officials Is Transgender appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

7 hours ago Indiana University alum among those killed in American Airlines crash over Washington DC.

Indiana University alum among those killed in American Airlines crash over Washington DC.  IndyStar

Events

12 hours ago Bob Menendez betrayed his country and legacy in stunning fall from grace, NJ colleagues say

Former colleagues of ex-Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., detailed the senator's fall from grace and the impact it will have on his legacy, in a New York Times report.

Politics

8 hours ago Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States

Executive Order: Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States  JD Supra

Events

13 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

Politics

8 hours ago An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi man who staged several burnings and desecrations of the Quran in Sweden in 2023, has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm.

Events

13 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.

Politics

9 hours ago Google Warns AI Makes Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean Hackers More Efficient

Google released a report on Wednesday that found hackers are using the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence to devise more effective cyberattacks. The post Google Warns AI Makes Chinese, Iranian, and North Korean Hackers More Efficient appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

15 hours ago Man approaches woman from behind, stabs her in East Hollywood before fleeing, video shows

Man approaches woman from behind, stabs her in East Hollywood before fleeing, video shows  ABC7 Los Angeles

Politics

9 hours ago No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say

No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say  Reuters

Events

15 hours ago First border patrol embed with the new Trump administration: Reporter's notebook

ABC had the first border patrol embed with the new Trump administration.

Politics

10 hours ago Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generation

Live updates: Collision between helicopter and plane kills 67 in nation's worst air disaster in a generation  The Associated Press

Events

16 hours 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 Video shows man stab woman walking down street in Los Angeles, police searching for suspect

Video shows man stab woman walking down street in Los Angeles, police searching for suspect  ABC13 Houston

Events

17 hours ago How the Plane and Helicopter Collided in Washington: Maps and Graphics

How the Plane and Helicopter Collided in Washington: Maps and Graphics  The New York Times14 linked to figure skating were on crashed plane  ESPN

Politics

10 hours ago Former Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington reportedly set to for role with Packers

Covington had been with the Patriots since 2017. The post Former Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington reportedly set to for role with Packers appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

17 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

11 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 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

11 hours ago Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash

Teens from a Boston skating club, their mothers, and coaches among passengers killed in air crash  The Associated Press

Events

23 hours ago Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says both aircraft are in water and rescue operation underway in Potomac River

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says both aircraft are in water and rescue operation underway in Potomac River  The Tribune India

Politics

11 hours ago Exclusive: Brother of Murdered Border Agent Brian Terry Seeks Justice After Mexican National's Conviction Overturned

Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry's convicted killer faces a new trial in February after a federal court reversed his conviction. Now, Terry's family is praying for lasting justice, Terry's brother told Breitbart News. The post Exclusive: Brother of Murdered Border Agent Brian Terry Seeks Justice After Mexican National’s Conviction Overturned appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

25 hours ago Search continues for man who stabbed woman from behind during broad daylight in East Hollywood

Search continues for man who stabbed woman from behind during broad daylight in East Hollywood  CBS Los Angeles

Politics

13 hours ago REPORT: At Least 14 Members of U.S. Figure Skating Team Perished American Airlines Flight that Crashed in DC

At least 14 members of the U.S. Figure Skating team was onboard the American Airlines flight that collided with a helicopter Wednesday. The post REPORT: At Least 14 Members of U.S. Figure Skating Team Perished American Airlines Flight that Crashed in DC appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

14 hours ago Live updates: All 67 aboard plane, copter killed in tragic midair collision near DC

Live updates: All 67 aboard plane, copter killed in tragic midair collision near DC  USA TODAY

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