1 hour ago Lawsuit filed against Eklutna gaming hall a day after opening to public

Lawsuit filed against Eklutna gaming hall a day after opening to public  Alaska's News Source

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5 hours ago San Francisco Board of Supervisors approves mayor’s emergency fentanyl ordinance

San Francisco Board of Supervisors approves mayor’s emergency fentanyl ordinance  Courthouse News Service

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19 hours ago San Francisco, California: MGL Limo’s Black Car Service Revolutionizes Luxury Executive Travel Across the Bay Area

San Francisco, California: MGL Limo’s Black Car Service Revolutionizes Luxury Executive Travel Across the Bay Area  Travel And Tour World

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6 hours ago 'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, "Thank you for your service."

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19 hours ago Egypt’s Khazna banks $16M for its financial super app and expansion into Saudi

A large portion of Egypt’s population lacks access to traditional banking, forcing many to rely on cash transactions and informal lending. Khazna, a fintech startup founded in 2019, is tackling this issue by offering financial services tailored for low- and middle-income workers. The company provides solutions like salary advances, digital payments, and microloans to help […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 hours ago Alaska lawmakers warn of public education funding crisis, seek solutions

Alaska lawmakers warn of public education funding crisis, seek solutions  youralaskalink

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7 hours ago Capitol Report | Boosting public education funds is a top Alaska Senate priority

Capitol Report | Boosting public education funds is a top Alaska Senate priority  The cordova Times

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20 hours ago Washington County's $13.5M purchase of 20 acres to aid with public safety services

Washington County's $13.5M purchase of 20 acres to aid with public safety services  Herald-Mail Media

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7 hours ago Social media rumors that a trans pilot was in the DCA crash follow a familiar playbook

In the hours after a collision of a Black Hawk helicopter with a passenger airliner last week, social media exploded, falsely blaming a transgender Virginia National Guard service member.

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7 hours ago Bay Area city opening a homeless parking site for half of what it cost S.F.

Bay Area city opening a homeless parking site for half of what it cost S.F.  San Francisco Chronicle

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29 hours ago Ontario cancels, then restores, $68 million Starlink contract after protesting US tariffs

On Monday, Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, one of Canada’s most populous provinces, announced on X that the province’s government would be “ripping up” its $68 million ($100 million CAD) contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The news came soon after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on nearly all Canadian […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago Washington County highlights road projects, foreign trade zones and emergency services

Washington County highlights road projects, foreign trade zones and emergency services  Herald-Mail Media

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11 hours ago Thermal interface material slashes AI data center cooling cost and GPU/CPU power use

The AI revolution has ushered in an era of exponential power and energy consumption. According to the US Department of Energy, energy consumed by AI data centers could triple by 2028. Today, up to 40% of data center power use comes from cooling high-power chips—an astounding amount equivalent to the state of California's entire electricity consumption.

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12 hours ago Judge in 'It Ends With Us' Sexual Harassment Court Battle Warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni's Lawyers

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial. The post Judge in ‘It Ends With Us’ Sexual Harassment Court Battle Warns Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s Lawyers appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 hours ago Former Tesla engineer heading government agency reportedly outlines ‘AI

Thomas Shedd, the former Tesla engineer now serving as the director of Technology Transformation Services, reportedly outlined an “AI-first strategy” for the U.S. government department. According to a report from Wired citing multiple sources, the Musk ally described the plan to run the office like a “startup software company” during a Monday meeting. The New […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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12 hours ago FBI agents sue Trump DOJ to block any public identification of employees who worked on Jan. 6 investigations

The FBI agents said in the lawsuit that any effort to review or discriminate agains employees involved in the Jan. 6 investigations would be “unlawful and retaliatory," and a violation of civil service protections.

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15 hours ago Seeking to avoid public education fight, Alaska lawmakers plan quiet talks

Seeking to avoid public education fight, Alaska lawmakers plan quiet talks  Alaska Beacon

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28 hours ago Transportation secretary reassures public about air travel safety after deadly crash: 'Safest form of travel'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses efforts to make sure Americans feel safe while traveling by air on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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17 hours ago Hikers stranded on Mount Washington safe after harrowing overnight rescue

Hikers stranded on Mount Washington safe after harrowing overnight rescue  New Hampshire Public Radio

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18 hours ago New Jersey's first offshore wind farm dealt significant blow from state board after Trump's attacks

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities, or BPU, on Monday said it would not award any new wind projects, the latest wallop to the state's big plans for the renewable energy source since President Donald Trump took office last month.

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21 hours ago RFK Jr. to face key committee vote that could determine confirmation fate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face a pivotal test on Tuesday morning as the Senate Finance Committee votes on his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

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22 hours ago Public needs to rise up to fight 'constitutional crisis,' says Democratic senator

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut worries the U.S. public may not won't recognize the ongoing "constitutional crisis" if they see Democrats regularly collaborating with Republicans.

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27 hours ago Washington County zoning ordinance stalls in County Services Committee yet again

Washington County zoning ordinance stalls in County Services Committee yet again  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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29 hours ago Federal funding freeze puts Alaska nonprofits under immense pressure, advocates say

Federal funding freeze puts Alaska nonprofits under immense pressure, advocates say  Alaska Public Media News

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29 hours ago California senator and San Francisco mayor unveil bill to crack down on illegal street vending

California senator and San Francisco mayor unveil bill to crack down on illegal street vending  Courthouse News Service

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30 hours ago California senator and San Francisco mayor unveil bill to crack down on illegal street vending in San Francisco

California senator and San Francisco mayor unveil bill to crack down on illegal street vending in San Francisco  Courthouse News Service

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