3 hours ago Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul

Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul  Reuters

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9 hours ago Suspect accused of "terrorizing" women along Aurora Avenue held on $1.25 million bail

Suspect accused of "terrorizing" women along Aurora Avenue held on $1.25 million bail  KING5.com

Economics

8 hours ago Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce found guilty of murder in deaths of model Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales

Hollywood producer David Brian Pearce found guilty of murder in deaths of model Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola  ABC7 Los Angeles

Events

14 hours ago Two space startups have merged to create the next generation of telescopes

On a clear spring evening in Michigan, the stars aligned — just not in the way Upfront Ventures partner Nick Kim expected. He’d just led a $9.5 million seed round for OurSky, a software platform for space observational data, and was eager to see what its telescope partner PlaneWave Instruments could do.  But when they […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

14 hours ago US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians

US funding pause leaves millions ‘in jeopardy’, insist UN humanitarians  UN News

Science

4 hours ago State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave

The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

Politics

11 hours ago FireAid Benefit Concerts Estimated to Have Raised $100 Million for Los Angeles

FireAid Benefit Concerts Estimated to Have Raised $100 Million for Los Angeles  Hollywood Reporter

Economics

9 hours ago OpenAI Whistleblower's Parents Sue San Francisco to Release His Death Records

OpenAI Whistleblower's Parents Sue San Francisco to Release His Death Records  KQED

Events

28 hours ago Elon Musk's DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

Technology

5 hours ago Chaos Consumes USAID as State Department Moves to Send Overseas Staffers Home

The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

Politics

9 hours ago Jury reaches verdict in trial of Hollywood producer charged in deaths of model and friend

Jury reaches verdict in trial of Hollywood producer charged in deaths of model and friend  NBC Los Angeles

Events

28 hours ago Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Still Blocking HIV/AIDS Relief Exempted From Foreign Aid Cuts

The Trump Administration claims it is allowing "lifesaving" foreign aid to continue, but in reality, DOGE is preventing vital work on HIV and AIDS from saving lives.

Technology

5 hours ago Trump administration prepares to withdraw USAID staff from overseas posts by weekend

"We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.

Politics

12 hours ago FireAid benefit concert raises more than $100 million for Los Angeles wildfire recovery

FireAid benefit concert raises more than $100 million for Los Angeles wildfire recovery  CBS News

Economics

12 hours ago About 10 people are dead in a shooting at an adult education center in Sweden

Swedish police said that about 10 people, including the gunman, were killed during a shooting Tuesday at an adult education center.

Events

5 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."

Politics

12 hours ago Los Angeles Wildfires FireAid Benefit Concert Raised More Than $100 Million So Far

NEW YORK (AP) — The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets — the massive benefit concert last week to raise money for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is expected to raise more than $100 million. The post Los Angeles Wildfires FireAid Benefit Concert Raised More Than $100 Million So Far appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

13 hours ago Top Doctors Question Conviction of ‘Killer Nurse’ Lucy Letby in 7 Baby Deaths

After assessing the cases of 17 babies cited at her original trial, a panel of world-renowned specialists said that they had found no evidence that Ms. Letby had murdered anyone.

Events

5 hours ago Daniel Penny Is Hired by Venture Capital Firm Whose Founder Backed Trump

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, will work for Andreessen Horowitz. Before the killing, he had been an architecture student.

Politics

13 hours ago Deel unloads $300M in secondary sale, brings General Catalyst on as an investor

Fintech-turned-HR outfit Deel is trying to lay the groundwork for an IPO. On Tuesday, it said its annual revenue run rate climbed to $800 million in 2024 after growing by 70%. The startup, which helps businesses globally hire, manage and pay employees remotely, also said it has sold $300 million in secondary shares to General […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

14 hours ago Poll: Half Support Arresting and Deporting Millions of Illegal Immigrants

Half support arresting and deporting millions of illegal immigrants, according to the latest weekly survey from the Economist/YouGov. The post Poll: Half Support Arresting and Deporting Millions of Illegal Immigrants appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 hours ago USAID missions overseas ordered to shut down, staff being recalled: report

The overseas missions for USAID, the aid agency, have reportedly been told to shut down and that workers have been recalled to the United States.

Politics

20 hours ago OpenAI doubles down on Asia, partners with Kakao after its big deal with SoftBank

On the heels of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek making a huge splash in OpenAI’s American backyard, OpenAI is diving into expanding in Asia, with major commercial deals that will also help it train its AI on more Asian-language content and user behavior — a gateway to doing more business in these markets in the future […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

17 hours ago Wisconsin man, dog found stabbed to death at home hours after police responded to possible break

A Kenosha man and his dog were found dead at a home hours after the Kenosha Police Department investigated a possible break-in there.

Events

6 hours ago More USAID officials being put on administrative leave as offices in Washington remain closed all week

More USAID officials being put on administrative leave as offices in Washington remain closed all week  CNN

Politics

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.

Economics

20 hours ago California Democrats Pass $50 Million to Fight Trump, Defend Illegal Alien Criminals; Seek Billions in Fire Aid

California Democrats passed $50 million in spending Monday to fight President Donald Trump's administration and its policies -- while also seeking billions of dollars in federal aid to clean up and rebuild after devastating wildfires. The post California Democrats Pass $50 Million to Fight Trump, Defend Illegal Alien Criminals; Seek Billions in Fire Aid appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

6 hours ago Trump says U.S. will own and develop Gaza, and its two million Palestinians should leave for now

Trump says U.S. will own and develop Gaza, and its two million Palestinians should leave for now  CNBC

Politics

20 hours ago USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world

USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world  Reuters

Events

7 hours ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump again pushes to relocate 1 million Palestinians

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Politics

21 hours ago Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit: messages expose alleged lies, threats and intimate secrets

Justin Baldoni released both an amended complaint and a timeline of events in his $400 million legal battle against "It Ends with Us" co-star Blake Lively.

Events

7 hours ago L.A. Faces Pressure From Wealthy Residents as the Pacific Palisades Rebuilds

The neighborhood is likely to grow more expensive and exclusive as millionaire Angelenos demand a fast-track recovery.

Politics

22 hours ago Man and his dog found stabbed to death in basement after 2nd break in of the day

A 52-year-old man and his dog have been stabbed to death in their own basement after an alleged intruder broke into their home, police said.

Events

8 hours ago Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director, made at least $2.6M in 2024

Kash Patel, President Trump's pick for FBI director, made at least $2.6 million in the past year from consulting and media deals, his latest financial disclosure shows.

Politics

8 hours ago Fox News dominates news competitors on YouTube with 410 million video views in January

Fox News maintained its dominance on YouTube as the most-watched news brand in January with a staggering 410 million video views, trouncing other networks.

Politics

10 hours ago Senator sends message to Dems upset over Elon Musk's DOGE team: 'Get used to this'

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss alleged 'waste and abuse' at USAID and Democrats' criticism of Elon Musk's role in reducing government spending.

Politics

12 hours ago Sometimes, you just need to take a break and watch a guy unclog a drain

The world is full of unsolvable problems and it's nice to see something get fixed. Millions of us are turning to YouTube to watch people unclog drains, deep clean rugs, and do other satisfying tasks.

Politics

13 hours ago How Max Altschuler accidentally founded a VC firm that just raised another $54M  

Four years after accidentally launching a VC firm, GTMfund founder Max Altschuler has raised a second oversubscribed $54 million fund. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Politics

15 hours ago Spotify reports its first full year of profitability, adds 35M monthly active users

On Tuesday morning, Spotify announced its fourth-quarter earnings, marking its first full year of profitability since its inception 17 years ago. The operating income for the quarter reached a record €477 million ($509.48 million) and amounted to €1.4 billion ($1.495 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year. Spotify also reported an addition of 35 million monthly […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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15 hours ago Sotira lands $2M to help brands offload and monetize their surplus inventory

An estimated 20% to 30% of all inventory in the U.S. is surplus, with much of it ending up in landfills. A startup called Sotira wants to help address this problem: It leverages AI to help companies offload and monetize their surplus inventory. Sotira partners with brands to offload millions of pounds of surplus grocery, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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16 hours ago ‘It’s a total fabrication’: RFK Jr. misled the U.S. Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says

If Kennedy is affirmed as the top U.S. health official this week, it would be “a danger to us, a danger to everyone,” Ekeroma said. The post ‘It’s a total fabrication’: RFK Jr. misled the U.S. Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 hours ago Many buses and trains are free today. Here's why transit officials are so worried

Many buses and trains are free today. Here's why transit officials are so worried  LAist

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