71 minutes ago Senior U.S. official exits after rift with Musk allies over payment system

Senior U.S. official exits after rift with Musk allies over payment system  The Washington Post

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6 hours ago Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is trying to duck a deposition in an OpenAI copyright lawsuit

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is trying to avoid being deposed in a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, according to new court filings. In response, lawyers for the plaintiff — the Authors Guild — have filed a motion to compel testimony from Amodei and his Anthropic co-founder, Benjamin Mann. Authors Guild’s lawyers claim that Amodei and Mann, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 hours ago As Bruins sit at crossroads, a costly spending spree looms over a miserable season

The NHL's salary cap is set to soar in the next few offseason, but Boston can't retool just through free agency. The post As Bruins sit at crossroads, a costly spending spree looms over a miserable season appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

4 hours ago Peyton Manning praises Drake Maye during Pro Bowl Games: ‘You can tell he’s a natural leader’

Manning offered insight into what he’s seeing from Maye as the rookie quarterback’s Pro Bowl coach. The post Peyton Manning praises Drake Maye during Pro Bowl Games: ‘You can tell he’s a natural leader’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Sport

2 hours ago Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday

Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday  The Washington Post

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8 hours ago These films took the top prizes at Sundance – plus 11 films our critic loved

A documentary deconstructs the true crime genre, an obsessive worms his way into a pop star's entourage, and more standouts from Sundance 2025.

Culture

8 hours ago With generative AI, MIT chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures

A new approach, which takes minutes rather than days, predicts how a specific DNA sequence will arrange itself in the cell nucleus.

Technology

2 hours ago Miller: Tulsi Gabbard Will Restore Integrity in U.S. Intelligence, 'She Is Going to Get Confirmed'

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said Friday on Fox News Channel's "The Story" that President Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, will "restore trust, faith, and integrity in U.S. intelligence." The post Miller: Tulsi Gabbard Will Restore Integrity in U.S. Intelligence, ‘She Is Going to Get Confirmed’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Science

98 minutes ago A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze

The decision came in response to a petition by attorneys general in 22 states and Washington, D.C., seeking to block the administration's efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs.

Politics

17 hours ago Musk Lawyer Tries to Build a Powerhouse Firm With a Billionaire Client

Donors with ties to Elon Musk have grown in prominence in the Republican Party since Donald J. Trump’s victory. The same is true for those in the legal world, like Mr. Musk’s lawyer, Chris Gober.

Society

7 hours ago Apple will pay $20M to settle Watch battery swelling suit, ‘denies wrongdoing’

Apple has agreed to pay $20 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit over battery swelling on the Apple Watch. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in 2019, the suit alleges that the problem affected the first four Apple Watch models. Battery swelling is pretty much what it sounds like: […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

22 hours ago Troy Aikman: The NFL 'Owes' It to Fans to Fix Officiating Issues Amid Chiefs Controversy

The NFL is preparing for the Super Bowl on February 9. However, Hall of Famer Troy Aikman is already looking to the offseason, during which he believes the league needs to fix its officiating problem. The post Troy Aikman: The NFL ‘Owes’ It to Fans to Fix Officiating Issues Amid Chiefs Controversy appeared first on Breitbart.

Sport

2 hours ago Sen. John Fetterman, Gov. Josh Shapiro Respond to Plane Crash in Philadelphia

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) were among the Pennsylvania lawmakers who responded to reports of a plane crash at a mall in Philadelphia. The post Sen. John Fetterman, Gov. Josh Shapiro Respond to Plane Crash in Philadelphia appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

14 hours ago 'Roastmaster' Jeff Ross shreds cancel culture: People ‘don’t want their comedy watered down'

During a recent event in Washington, D.C., insult comic Jeffrey Ross let loose on people who become preoccupied with policing offensive jokes.

Culture

14 hours ago Former FAA official discusses safety concerns over crowded airspace around D.C.

NPR speaks with Michael McCormick, former vice president of the FAA Air Traffic Organization, about reports that the airspace above Reagan airport has long raised safety concerns.

Technology

16 hours ago US nonprofit healthcare provider says hackers stole medical and personal data of 1M+ patients

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that hackers accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on 2 January and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its network […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Science

99 minutes ago Army helicopter was alerted to plane’s presence two minutes before collision

Army helicopter was alerted to plane’s presence two minutes before collision  The Washington Post

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9 hours ago Custom feed builder Graze is building a business on Bluesky, and investors are paying attention

A startup called Graze, which lets you build your own feeds for the Bluesky social network, has caught investors’ attention. In addition to offering tools to easily build, customize, publish, and manage Bluesky feeds, Graze will soon allow feed creators to monetize their efforts with advertising, sponsored posts, and subscriptions. In other words, Graze has […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

2 hours ago Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport

The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.

Events

19 hours ago Apple's iPhone sales during the holiday season slipped despite a highly anticipated AI rollout

Apple on Thursday disclosed its iPhone sales dipped slightly during the holiday-season quarter, signaling a sluggish start to the trendsetting company's effort to catch up to the rest of Big Tech in the race to bring artificial intelligence to the masses.

Technology

16 hours ago US nonprofit healthcare provider says hacker stole medical and personal data of 1M+ patients

Community Health Center (CHC), a Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider, has confirmed that a hacker accessed the sensitive data of more than a million patients. In a filing with Maine’s attorney general on Thursday, CHC said it detected suspicious activity on its network on January 2 and determined that a “skilled criminal hacker” had accessed its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Science

1 hour ago Opinion | RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings were even worse than expected

Opinion | RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearings were even worse than expected  The Washington Post

Politics

9 hours ago Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters threatens strike

Costco is raising pay for most workers as Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.

Economics

2 hours ago Interim U.S. attorney fires more than two dozen Jan. 6 prosecutors in D.C.

Interim U.S. attorney fires more than two dozen Jan. 6 prosecutors in D.C.  The Washington Post

Events

22 hours ago Tesla and Chinese Carmakers Could Reap Billions From EU Emissions Rules

European carmakers are urging Brussels to ease regulations to help them avoid buying carbon credits from rivals at increasingly high prices.

Science

2 hours ago Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro

Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro  The Washington Post

Politics

9 hours ago Costco raises pay above $30 an hour for many, as Teamsters union threatens strike

Costco is raising pay for most workers as a Friday night deadline looms on a new contract with its unionized employees.

Economics

2 hours ago Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Declares End of 'Cultural Awareness Months' at Department of Defense

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday issued guidance to the entire Department of Defense to end the practice of celebrating months tied to racial or gender identities using official resources. The post Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Declares End of ‘Cultural Awareness Months’ at Department of Defense appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 hours ago Trump Doubles Down on U.S. Retaking Panama Canal: 'They've Totally Violated the Agreement'

President Donald Trump doubled down on the United States retaking the Panama Canal, stating that Panama had "violated the agreement" between the two countries. The post Trump Doubles Down on U.S. Retaking Panama Canal: ‘They’ve Totally Violated the Agreement’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

10 hours ago Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday

President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.

Economics

2 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash causes fiery scene with multiple homes ablaze

A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia 30 seconds after it took off, Pennsylvania's governor said Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said two people were aboard.

Events

3 hours ago Israeli Hostage Held 'Under Red Cross Offices' While Red Cross Failed to Visit

A freed Israeli hostage told Israel's Channel 12 that he had once been held for 12 hours beneath a Red Cross office in Gaza, and feared that he would be executed -- while the Red Cross failed to visit any of the hostages held in Gaza. The post Israeli Hostage Held ‘Under Red Cross Offices’ While Red Cross Failed to Visit appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

15 hours ago Sold! Washington State Ferries unloads the Elwha for $100K to Everett buyer

Sold! Washington State Ferries unloads the Elwha for $100K to Everett buyer  Washington State Standard

Economics

3 hours ago How the D.C. Plane Crash Shattered Wichita’s Big Dreams of Skating and Flight

The city had tried for years to host the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, and to get a direct flight to the northeast.

Events

3 hours ago Helicopter flights heavily restricted near Washington airport after mid

Helicopter flights heavily restricted near Washington airport after mid-air collision  PBS NewsHour

Politics

17 hours ago Going to weddings and birthdays can be pricey. How to cut costs or gracefully decline

If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.

Economics

3 hours ago 'Are You Serious?': Angel Reese Shocks Her Mom by Paying Off Her Mortgage

Angel Reese's mother got a lot more than she bargained for when she appeared on a recent episode of her daughter's podcast: She got her mortgage paid off. The post ‘Are You Serious?’: Angel Reese Shocks Her Mom by Paying Off Her Mortgage appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Sam Altman: OpenAI has been on the ‘wrong side of history’ concerning open source

To cap off a day of product releases, OpenAI researchers, engineers, and executives, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, answered questions in a wide-ranging Reddit AMA on Friday. OpenAI the company finds itself in a bit of a precarious position. It’s battling the perception that it’s ceding ground in the AI race to Chinese companies like […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

19 hours ago Samsung operating profit hit by R&D spending, fight to meet chip demand

The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was struggling to meet demand for chips used in AI servers.

Economics

3 hours ago New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Sending Abortion Pills There

The case opens a new front in the battle between states that ban abortion and states that support providing abortion anywhere in the country.

Events

4 hours ago 'Scream Night at the DNC': Climate Protesters Interrupt Chair Candidate Forum

Climate change protests erupted during the DNC's final chair candidate forum, prompting the MSNBC moderators to plead with the activists to stop disrupting the meeting. The post ‘Scream Night at the DNC’: Climate Protesters Interrupt Chair Candidate Forum appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

3 hours ago Trump administration seeks access to database of immigrant minors, Washington Post reports

Trump administration seeks access to database of immigrant minors, Washington Post reports  Reuters

Events

4 hours ago Trump Raises New Threat to Sanctuary Cities: Blocking Transportation Dollars

A new order revives an old battle about how much an administration is allowed to coerce cities and states by withholding money.

Politics

3 hours ago 'Honor Killing': Father Kills American Teen Daughter in Pakistan for Being on TikTok

Police in Quetta, Pakistan, arrested a man this week who reportedly confessed to killing his daughter because he did not approve of her publishing videos on the Chinese social media application TikTok. The post ‘Honor Killing’: Father Kills American Teen Daughter in Pakistan for Being on TikTok appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Federal websites down as agencies implement executive order 'defending women'

After the president singed an executive order "defending women against gender ideology extremism," several federal government websites on gender and sexual health disappear.

Politics

4 hours ago DC plane crash: Potomac River divers' search for bodies complicated by conditions out of their control

After an Army helicopter and American Airlines plane crashed into the Potomac River around Washington, D.C., a Virginia diver shared challenges of such a recovery effort.

Events

4 hours ago 5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

Politics

5 hours ago How the Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington, D.C., Happened: Maps and Graphics

How the Plane and Helicopter Crash in Washington, D.C., Happened: Maps and Graphics  The New York Times

Events

4 hours ago After Trump order, hospitals suspend some health care for trans youths

After Trump order, hospitals suspend some health care for trans youths  The Washington Post

Politics

5 hours ago White House Receives over 10k Submissions for 'New Media Seat' Credentials

WASHINGTON, DC–White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday that the Trump administration has received over 10,000 submissions requesting "new media seat" credentials in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. The post White House Receives over 10k Submissions for ‘New Media Seat’ Credentials appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

4 hours ago Mistral board member and a16z VC Anjney Midha says DeepSeek won’t stop AI’s GPU hunger

Midha says R1 won't stop AI from spending billions.It means they will do more with the compute power they can obtain. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

5 hours ago Interim U.S. attorney fires more than 2 dozen Jan. 6 prosecutors in D.C.

Interim U.S. attorney fires more than 2 dozen Jan. 6 prosecutors in D.C.  The Washington Post

Events

4 hours ago 'People Always Try to Destroy You': Deion Sanders' Son Likens Himself to Trump Amid Social Media Criticism

Shilo Sanders sees people online out there there trying to "destroy" him, the same way people try to destroy President Trump. The post ‘People Always Try to Destroy You’: Deion Sanders’ Son Likens Himself to Trump Amid Social Media Criticism appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

5 hours ago Report: FBI's 55 Field Offices 'Working Really Hard' to Help Target Criminal Illegals Across U.S.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agents in charge are reportedly helping with President Donald Trump's efforts to target criminal illegal aliens, Fox News reported Friday. The post Report: FBI’s 55 Field Offices ‘Working Really Hard’ to Help Target Criminal Illegals Across U.S. appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago 'Pineapple Express': Northern California to See Significant Rainfall from 'Atmospheric River'

Northern California is set to experience heavy rainfall and snow from an "atmospheric river," which is also known as the "Pineapple Express," according to several reports. The post ‘Pineapple Express’: Northern California to See Significant Rainfall from ‘Atmospheric River’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

5 hours ago 'Pathetic Junk Journalism:' PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Xaviaer DuRousseau Slam 'Totally Made Up' Daily Beast Hit Pieces

PragerU CEO Marissa Streit and PragerU personality Xaviaer DuRousseau slammed the Daily Beast for publishing three "totally made up" hit pieces against the conservative organization in one day. "They do such junk journalism," Streit said, to which DuRousseau added, "This is why the mainstream media is losing — because this is embarrassing." The post ‘Pathetic Junk Journalism:’ PragerU CEO Marissa Streit, Xaviaer DuRousseau Slam ‘Totally Made Up’ Daily Beast Hit Pieces appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

5 hours ago Review | Readers said The Post got D.C.’s best bagel wrong. We held a rematch.

Review | Readers said The Post got D.C.’s best bagel wrong. We held a rematch.  The Washington Post

Politics

5 hours ago Live updates: Concerns about DCA air traffic safety grow as region mourns crash victims

Live updates: Concerns about DCA air traffic safety grow as region mourns crash victims  NBC Washington

Events

5 hours ago MLCommons and Hugging Face team up to release massive speech data set for AI research

MLCommons, a nonprofit AI safety working group, has teamed up with AI dev platform Hugging Face to release one of the world’s largest collections of public domain voice recordings for AI research. The data set, called Unsupervised People’s Speech, contains more than a million hours of audio spanning at least 89 different languages. MLCommons says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

5 hours ago Costco drivers in Washington prepare to strike as contract talks reach deadline

Costco drivers in Washington prepare to strike as contract talks reach deadline  KOMO News

Events

5 hours ago MLCommons and Hugging Face team up to release massive speech dataset for AI research

MLCommons, a nonprofit AI safety working group, has teamed up with AI dev platform Hugging Face to release one of the world’s largest collections of public domain voice recordings for AI research. The dataset, called Unsupervised People’s Speech, contains more than a million hours of audio spanning at least 89 languages. MLCommons says it was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

6 hours ago US restricts helicopter flights after Washington crash, 41 bodies recovered

US restricts helicopter flights after Washington crash, 41 bodies recovered  Reuters

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