47 minutes ago Elon Musk is reportedly taking control of the inner workings of US government agencies

People working for, or with, Elon Musk are reportedly taking over the inner workings of multiple government agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management and the Treasury Department. The Washington Post reported Friday that the highest-ranking career official at Treasury is leaving the department after “a clash” with people working for Musk’s so-called Department of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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45 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

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12 hours ago Wichita residents grieve after plane collision disaster near Washington, D.C.

Residents in Wichita are grieving after a commercial plane coming from the Kansas city collided with a helicopter near Washington, D.C. All 67 people on both aircraft are believed to have died.

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31 hours ago Inspired by water bugs, researchers create tiny swimming robots for medical, environmental uses

Inspired by the movement of insects gliding on the surface of water, University of Waterloo researchers have designed tiny robots controlled by light, offering promising possibilities for environmental remediation and biomedical applications. Their work is published in Advanced Functional Materials.

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2 hours ago Conflicting signals from Trump could disrupt HIV meds. What's the impact?

A series of orders from the Trump administration have the potential to disrupt the delivery of life-saving medications to HIV positive people. Here's what a disruption of this drug regimen would mean.

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12 hours ago How do insurance companies determine the value of homes destroyed by wildfires?

Before people who lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires can rebuild, they need money.  But how does an insurance company figure what a house is worth when there's nothing left standing?

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9 hours ago Hydrogen annealing approach sets new efficiency record for kesterite solar cells

Photovoltaics (PVs), devices that can convert sunlight into electrical power, are becoming increasingly widespread and more people worldwide are now relying on them to generate electricity. Renewable energy engineers worldwide are working to identify materials and processes that could help to further reduce the costs of solar technologies, while further boosting their power-conversion-efficiencies (PCEs).

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16 hours ago Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say

Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar say  The Washington Post

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11 hours ago Trump’s Deportations Only Work if Countries Agree to Take Their Citizens Back

Sending people to another country requires bilateral negotiations and diplomatic strong arming.

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16 hours ago Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar with matter say

Several senior FBI leaders told to leave agency or be fired, people familiar with matter say  The Washington Post

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12 hours ago Editor's note: Reporting the midair collision will focus on facts and people's stories

NPR's reporting will continue to focus on what happened and learning what we can about the victims and telling their stories.

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18 hours ago Alex Marlow: Tulsi Gabbard Is a Threat to the War Machine Because She Wants a Safer and More Peaceful World

On Thursday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard. Marlow stated, “She’s not joking around. So, she wants people to have a safer, more peaceful world. That’s what she’s about. And she’s The post Alex Marlow: Tulsi Gabbard Is a Threat to the War Machine Because She Wants a Safer and More Peaceful World appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 hours ago Seattle Police welcomes new chief amid staffing, department culture challenges

Seattle Police welcomes new chief amid staffing, department culture challenges  KING5.com

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18 hours ago Seattle Police welcomes new leader amid staffing and cultural challenges

Seattle Police welcomes new leader amid staffing and cultural challenges  KING5.com

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18 hours ago Seattle Police Department welcomes new chief amid staffing, cultural challenges

Seattle Police Department welcomes new chief amid staffing, cultural challenges  KING5.com

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19 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

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20 hours ago People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs–but they don't direct air traffic

After the fatal crash over the Potomac River, the President says diversity hiring has made the skies unsafe, but that's not how disability hiring works

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21 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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21 hours ago Comatose and Washed Up, 1,000 Endangered Sea Turtles Are Rescued in Florida

The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit the Panhandle last week.

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23 hours ago Palestinians Gather in West Bank to Welcome Prisoners Released by Israel

Throngs of people eagerly waited on Thursday for more than 100 Palestinian prisoners who were released from Israel in exchange for hostages held in Gaza.

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22 hours ago CVS locking up water, chips in SF stores is ‘last resort’ to deter theft, company says

CVS locking up water, chips in SF stores is ‘last resort’ to deter theft, company says  KRON4

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25 hours ago Caribbean nation of St Kitts launches investigation after 19 people found dead in drifting vessel

Authorities in the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis have launched an investigation after discovering a partially submerged boat containing at least 19 bodies.

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23 hours ago Map: See the aircraft's paths before they collided near Washington, D.C.

Investigators say there are likely no survivors in the deadly aircraft collision that occurred Wednesday evening above the icy waters of the Potomac river.

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26 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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33 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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26 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.

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33 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.

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29 hours ago Authorities ‘Don’t Believe There Are Any Survivors’ from D.C. Airplane Crash

Authorities ‘Don’t Believe There Are Any Survivors’ from D.C. Airplane Crash  PEOPLE

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36 hours ago Florida is now ground zero for the national debate over fluoride in drinking water

Communities in Florida are banning fluoride from their water. Critics of the practice were bolstered by a recent vague court decision and insufficient science on the practice.

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35 hours ago 'Several Members' of U.S. Figure Skating Team Onboard American Airlines Plane That Crashed Over Washington, D.C.

'Several Members' of U.S. Figure Skating Team Onboard American Airlines Plane That Crashed Over Washington, D.C.  PEOPLE

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38 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

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36 hours ago First responders search for survivors following midair collision in D.C. area

A regional jet with 64 people aboard collided in midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter as it was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.

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41 hours ago MIT spinout Gradiant reduces companies’ water use and waste by billions of gallons each day

The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world’s largest brands.

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41 hours ago 18 Bodies Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report

18 Bodies Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report  PEOPLE

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44 hours ago DeSantis signals veto of immigration bill passed by Florida GOP lawmakers: 'Fails to meet the moment'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to veto a so-called watered-down immigration bill passed by state Republican lawmakers.

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41 hours ago Four People Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report

Four People Removed from the Potomac River After American Airlines Flight Crash in Washington, D.C.: Report  Yahoo Entertainment

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45 hours ago Waterfront Hotel overlooking San Francisco Bay to close after 35 years

Waterfront Hotel overlooking San Francisco Bay to close after 35 years  SFGATE

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42 hours ago American Airlines Plane Crashes Midair with Army Black Hawk Helicopter Over Washington D.C.

American Airlines Plane Crashes Midair with Army Black Hawk Helicopter Over Washington D.C.  PEOPLE

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42 hours ago American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Crashes Midair with Army Black Hawk Helicopter Over Washington, D.C.

American Airlines Plane Carrying 64 People Crashes Midair with Army Black Hawk Helicopter Over Washington, D.C.  PEOPLE

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43 hours ago White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for 'New Media' Seat in Press Briefing Room

The White House received over 7,000 applications from people interested in the "new media" seat for independent journalists, podcasters, social media influencers, and content creators, according to several reports. The post White House Receives More Than 7,000 Applications for ‘New Media’ Seat in Press Briefing Room appeared first on Breitbart.

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