2 hours ago What is RFK Jr.'s favorite bird? Why is this woman smiling? Find out in the quiz!

This week was hard on the conflict-averse. But if you're up on nursery rhymes, prehistoric bodily fluids and Renaissance art, you'll get at least three right this week.

Politics

12 hours ago Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall

Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

16 hours ago How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game

How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday's NBA game  CBS Sports

Sport

2 hours ago Some Black business owners say Target boycott over DEI policies could hurt them

Target is scaling back its DEI efforts, which has prompted calls for a boycott. But Black business owners who sell at Target warn a boycott could hurt their business.

Events

14 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

27 hours ago Jillian Michaels doesn’t believe RFK Jr can be 'corrupted,' truly 'wants to make America healthy again'

Jillian Michaels is praising Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after a contentious first day of his Senate confirmation hearing as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Science

2 hours ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

Test your knowledge of RFK Jr., ICE issues, and the return of Karen Read in this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

12 hours ago Muni to cut service on some bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall

Muni to cut service on some bus lines this summer as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

22 hours ago Apple and Comcast partner to make Major League Soccer matches easier to watch

Major League Soccer and Apple announced details of this year's MLS Season Pass streaming package on Wednesday. And this time, the details weren't just about MLS and Apple.

Sport

4 hours ago WATCH: Nation mourns after deadly DC plane, helicopter collision leaves 67 dead

From the grim recovery effort in the Potomac River to a prayer vigil in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday's horrific midair collision is being felt across America.

Events

19 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

7 hours ago VP Vance makes confirmation predictions for Gabbard, Patel and RFK, Jr: 'Have to fight for each one'

Vice President JD Vance discusses the Senate confirmation hearings for three of President Donald Trump's most controversial nominees on 'Hannity.'

Politics

14 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

32 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

Sport

4 hours ago WATCH: Trump blames DEI policies for deadly DC collision, without evidence

Without citing evidence, the president said DEI initiatives for air traffic controllers at the FAA -- under Democratic presidents -- were partly to blame for Wednesday's tragic Washington collision.

Events

9 hours ago Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar

Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar  Reuters

Politics

14 hours ago Google’s ‘Ask for Me’ feature calls businesses on your behalf to inquire about services, pricing

Google is testing a new “Ask for Me” feature that uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf, for information about availability and pricing. The feature is available on desktop and mobile for users who have opted into the company’s Search Labs experiments. The idea is to help users access information without having to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

8 hours ago Green Day and Billie Eilish open FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief. Here’s how to watch

Green Day and Billie Eilish open FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief. Here’s how to watch  The Associated Press

Events

9 hours ago Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel

Washington Wizards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel  CBS Sports

Politics

15 hours ago Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer, as it confronts $50 million shortfall

Muni to cut service on a number of bus lines this summer, as it confronts $50 million shortfall  San Francisco Chronicle

Economics

9 hours ago Watch Live: Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert supporting fire victims

Watch Live: Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert supporting fire victims  CBS NewsFireAid: Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo  BBC.com

Events

10 hours ago Trump Effect: California Democrats 'Delay' Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration

The California State Assembly postponed a vote Thursday to approve $50 million to fight President Donald Trump's policies, following a visit by the president to fire-ravaged Los Angeles where Breitbart News raised the issue. The post Trump Effect: California Democrats ‘Delay’ Passing $50 Million to Fight Administration appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

16 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

10 hours ago RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies

Sen. Josh Hawley asked Kennedy if he would reinstate a policy from Trump's first term barring providing taxpayer funding for NIH research programs that uses human fetal tissue derived from the body parts of aborted babies. The post RFK Jr. Says He Will End Funding for NIH Research Using Body Parts of Aborted Babies appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

10 hours ago WNBA star who hurt Caitlin Clark's eye calls for league to 'take action' against Trump administration policies

Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington declared it's time for WNBA players to “take action" in response to President Donald Trump's policies.

Politics

21 hours ago Philanthropists, prominent families donate $30 million to finish Memorial Stadium project

Philanthropists, prominent families donate $30 million to finish Memorial Stadium project  KOMO News

Economics

10 hours ago L.A.’s FireAid concert: time, performers and how to watch the benefit show

L.A.’s FireAid concert: time, performers and how to watch the benefit show  Time Out

Events

10 hours ago Calls to Recognize Jordan as De Facto Palestinian State Increase Following Trump’s Proposal for Gazan Relocation

Calls to recognize Jordan as a Palestinian state have intensified recently, spurred by President Donald Trump's suggestion that Amman accommodate displaced Gazans — a proposal that has been met with growing support from many who see it as the “only real way to achieve peace.” The post Calls to Recognize Jordan as De Facto Palestinian State Increase Following Trump’s Proposal for Gazan Relocation appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

23 hours ago SuperOps bags $25M to use AI and better help managed service providers

SuperOps has raised $25 million in an all-equity Series C round led by March Capital to bolster AI integration into tools supporting managed service providers and IT teams. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

11 hours ago How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight supporting fire victims

How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert tonight supporting fire victims  CBS NewsFireAid: Los Angeles benefit concert to feature Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo  BBC.comFireAid: How to Watch the All-Star Benefit Concerts in Los Angeles  Variety

Events

11 hours ago RFK Jr., Trump's pick for HHS, grilled about vaccines again in Day 2 hearing

More dramatic questioning on vaccines in RFK Jr's second confirmation hearing. Bond/Simmons-Duffin/Stone/Webber

Politics

29 hours ago Analysis | $50 million for condoms in Gaza? There’s no evidence for the White House claim.

Analysis | $50 million for condoms in Gaza? There’s no evidence for the White House claim.  The Washington Post

Economics

13 hours ago WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: HVAC system theft alert; assault/robbery suspect arrested; Tesla tires slashed

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: HVAC system theft alert; assault/robbery suspect arrested; Tesla tires slashed  West Seattle Blog

Events

11 hours ago Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production

Semiconductor giant Intel Corporation has already received $2.2 billion in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the company shared during its Thursday earnings call. Dave Zinsner, Intel’s co-interim CEO, executive vice president, and CFO, said the Silicon Valley-based company received the first tranche of $1.1 billion […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

30 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.

Economics

14 hours ago Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofia Gascon Under Fire for Old Tweets Slamming Islam, Calling George Floyd a 'Hustler'

Oscar-nominated "Emilia Perez" star Karla Sofia Gascón has come under fire after old tweets have resurfaced showing Gascón making derogatory comments about Muslims, George Floyd, the COVID-19 vaccine, and Oscars diversity. The post Transgender Oscar Nominee Karla Sofia Gascón Under Fire for Old Tweets Slamming Islam, Calling George Floyd a ‘Hustler’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

12 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

31 hours ago Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders

Washington County to spend $25 million on new radio technology for first responders  CBS News

Economics

14 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

35 hours ago Chris Stapleton and Wife Morgane Donate $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Chris Stapleton and Wife Morgane Donate $1 Million to Los Angeles Wildfire Relief  PEOPLE

Economics

14 hours ago How to Watch the Los Angeles FireAid Benefit Concerts: Performers, Schedule, More

How to Watch the Los Angeles FireAid Benefit Concerts: Performers, Schedule, More  Parade Magazine

Events

14 hours ago WATCH: NTSB holds news conference on aircraft collision in Washington, D.C.

WATCH: NTSB holds news conference on aircraft collision in Washington, D.C.  PBS NewsHour

Politics

15 hours 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."

Events

14 hours ago ‘She Speaks for Millions’: Best and Worst Moments From Tulsi Gabbard’s Confirmation Hearing

Eight Opinion writers weigh in on whether she’s up to the job of director of national intelligence.

Politics

15 hours ago FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here’s how to watch and donate

FireAid, a benefit for LA wildfire relief, is almost here. Here’s how to watch and donate  The Associated Press

Events

15 hours ago Viewpoint: San Francisco needs to call city workers back to the office full

Viewpoint: San Francisco needs to call city workers back to the office full-time  The Business Journals

Politics

17 hours ago RFK Jr. on the defensive over vaccine views as key confirmation vote hangs in the balance

RFK Jr. on the defensive over vaccine views as key confirmation vote hangs in the balance  NBC Los Angeles

Events

15 hours 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.”

Politics

20 hours ago International police coalition takes down two prolific cybercrime and hacking forums

Authorities said the two forums — Cracked and Nulled — had more than 10 million users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Events

16 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

24 hours ago How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert that's supporting fire victims

How to watch the Los Angeles FireAid benefit concert that's supporting fire victims  CBS News

Events

17 hours ago US Justice Department says cybercrime forum allegedly affected 17 million Americans

U.S. prosecutors accused an Argentinian national living in Spain of being an “active administrator” of Nulled, one of the two hacking forums seized and shut down by authorities. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

29 hours ago Trump After Plane Crash: 'What a Terrible Night ... God Bless You All'

President Donald Trump issued some of his thoughts in response to the plane crash at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, calling it a "terrible night." The post Trump After Plane Crash: ‘What a Terrible Night … God Bless You All’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

17 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 |

Politics

30 hours ago The Southport Killer Was Fixated on Extreme Violence. But Was it Terrorism?

Axel Rudakubana, who killed three girls in a stabbing spree at a dance class, was obsessed with violence but had no known ideology. His case has led to calls for a rethink of counterterror strategy.

Events

17 hours ago Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding calls loss in airline collision ‘absolutely devastating’

Several figure skaters, including two-time Olympian Tonya Harding, have spoken out on the fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C., where several members of U.S. Figure Skating are feared dead.

Politics

33 hours ago WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River

WATCH LIVE: DC officials give updates after plane crashes with helicopter over Potomac River  10TV

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