2 hours ago ‘It’s crystal clear now, there isn’t cash lying around': Alaska Senate majority discuss education funding concerns

‘It’s crystal clear now, there isn’t cash lying around': Alaska Senate majority discuss education funding concerns  Alaska's News Source

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6 hours ago FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.

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11 hours ago US heading towards economic ‘heart attack’ if debt is not cut soon: World’s largest hedge fund founder

Ray Dalio, the founder of the world's largest hedge fund, recently warned of serious economic consequences for the U.S. if both parties do not work to cut the national debt.

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54 minutes ago Hitachi Ventures raises $400M fund to invest in everything from fusion to AI

The size of the new fund is a vote of confidence in a range of deep tech verticals. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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

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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.

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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.

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4 hours ago Man Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Qaeda Ties

Minh Quang Pham was accused of plotting a suicide bombing at Heathrow Airport in London in support of Al Qaeda’s Yemen branch.

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4 hours ago Amid tariff tension U.S. funding for Alaska Highway fixes in Yukon uncertain

Amid tariff tension U.S. funding for Alaska Highway fixes in Yukon uncertain  Yukon News

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15 hours ago NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day

Elon Musk, director of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and his staff are sleeping in the federal personnel office to save taxpayers about $1 billion a day, a person familiar with the situation told the New York Times. The post NY Times Report: Elon Musk Sleeping in Federal Office Building to Save Taxpayers $1 Billion Per Day appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 hours ago San Francisco slammed by damaging winds as atmospheric river storm again soaks Northern California

San Francisco slammed by damaging winds as atmospheric river storm again soaks Northern California  AOL

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5 hours ago Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'

Democratic lawmakers are speaking out against Elon Musk having access to the Treasury Department over fears of misappropriating taxpayers funds.

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5 hours ago 1st migrant flight lands at Guantanamo Bay, carrying 'worst of the worst'

The first flight carrying migrants to Guantanamo Bay arrived Tuesday evening, a U.S. Transportation Command official said.

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5 hours ago Seattle voters to decide on social housing funding in special election

Seattle voters to decide on social housing funding in special election  KING5.com

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6 hours ago Prosecutors Charge Man They Say Is Tied to Burglary of Joe Burrow’s Home

The home of Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was burglarized in December. The authorities said a man detained in Manhattan was part of a related fencing operation.

Events

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.

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6 hours ago NTSB: Black Hawk was flying too high when it collided with passenger plane over Washington DC, killing 67

Data retrieved by the National Transportation Safety Board confirmed the Army Black Hawk helicopter that crashed into a passenger plane near D.C. was flying too high.

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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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5 hours ago Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as Attorney General, fulfilling President Donald Trump's choice to run his Justice Department.  The post Senate Confirms Pam Bondi as Attorney General with Bipartisan Support, 54-46 appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 hours ago 1st migrant flight heads to Guantanamo Bay, carrying 'worst of the worst'

The first flight carrying migrants to Guantanamo Bay is en route and will arrive Tuesday evening, a U.S. Transportation Command official said.

Events

6 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.

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13 hours ago State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate increase following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles

State Farm seeks emergency 22% rate increase following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles  CBS Los Angeles

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6 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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17 hours ago Syria's new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat

Syria's interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.

Events

7 hours ago LGBTQ+ advocates, families sue Trump admin for ending funding of transgender healthcare under 19

A group of LGBTQ+ advocates and families are suing the Trump administration over an executive order banning federal funding for transgender healthcare for those under 19.

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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

7 hours ago Dunleavy names Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board

Dunleavy names Binkley to fill vacancy on Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board  Alaska Beacon

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21 hours ago Violent crime drops in top 10 largest US city as police use grids to target worst offenders

Dallas' interim Chief of Police Michael Igo shared how the department is using data to combat violent crime, leading to a decrease in violent crime.

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7 hours ago Pending 49ers free agent makes claim about what they will be missing if he departs

Pending 49ers free agent makes claim about what they will be missing if he departs  AtoZ Sports

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23 hours ago California wildfires: State Farm asks for 'emergency' 22% homeowners' insurance rate hike in wake of LA wildfires

California wildfires: State Farm asks for 'emergency' 22% homeowners' insurance rate hike in wake of LA wildfires  ABC7 Los Angeles

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8 hours ago Senate Confirms Doug Collins to Fix 'Broken' Veterans Affairs Department

The Senate confirmed former Rep. Doug Collins' (R-GA) nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs Tuesday afternoon, giving President Donald Trump his tenth confirmed Cabinet member. The post Senate Confirms Doug Collins to Fix ‘Broken’ Veterans Affairs Department appeared first on Breitbart.

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27 hours ago San Francisco's police staffing is at a historic low. So is its crime rate

San Francisco's police staffing is at a historic low. So is its crime rate  Hacker News

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8 hours ago Trump administration pulls funding for endangered California fish at heart of water wars

Trump administration pulls funding for endangered California fish at heart of water wars  San Francisco Chronicle

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28 hours ago United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation

United States and El Salvador Sign Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation  Department of State

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9 hours ago Bernie Sanders, Josh Hawley team up on Trump pledge to slash credit card rates to 10%

A bipartisan bill from Sens. Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley aims to codify a campaign promise made by President Donald Trump to cap credit card rates to 10%.

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28 hours ago State Farm asks for insurance rate hike of 22 percent after L.A. fires

State Farm asks for insurance rate hike of 22 percent after L.A. fires  The Washington Post

Events

10 hours ago Teens spend more than a quarter of their time at school on phones, new study finds

Lawmakers have begun to clamp down on cellphone usage during school, as the rates of kids using their phones while they should be in class have increased to alarming proportions.

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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.'

Events

10 hours ago Letter: Will Alaska lawmakers commit to an education funding override?

Letter: Will Alaska lawmakers commit to an education funding override?  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

30 hours ago Defense Secretary Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals 'Mission Accomplishment'

Defense Secretary Says Full Control of Southern Border Equals 'Mission Accomplishment'  Department of Defense

Events

10 hours ago Randi Weingarten sounds alarm about Trump moving to eliminate Education Dept: 'Not legal'

President of the American Federation of Teachers, Randi Weingarten warned about the legality of President Donald Trump eliminating the Education Department.

Politics

30 hours ago State Farm seeks 22% rate hike for California homeowners to cover Los Angeles wildfire losses

State Farm seeks 22% rate hike for California homeowners to cover Los Angeles wildfire losses  The Mercury News

Events

10 hours ago Software empowers users to select quantum program transpilers without being tied to a specific vendor

A research team at Osaka University and TIS Inc. has developed software "Tranqu" that allows users to select a transpiler that converts and optimizes quantum programs for execution on quantum chips. This enables users to choose a transpiler without being tied to a specific vendor, resulting in more accurate execution outcomes.

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30 hours ago California wildfires: State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires

California wildfires: State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires  ABC7 Los Angeles

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