3 h. ago Tech Workers Are Condemning ICE Even as Their CEOs Stay Quiet

The killing of George Floyd in 2020 prompted a wave of statements from tech companies and CEOs. Today, pushback against ICE is largely coming from employees, not executives.

Society

3 h. ago Musk denies awareness of Grok sexual underage images as California AG launches probe

The California attorney general has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children.

Events

4 h. ago New Ban Bars Half of Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens’ Spouses & Kids

New Ban Bars Half of Legal Immigrants, Even Citizens’ Spouses & Kids  Cato Institute

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4 h. ago Suspects walking in South Park shoot, injure man driving car

Suspects walking in South Park shoot, injure man driving car  KOMO

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5 h. ago ‘Thrilled’: Iconic stretch of California Highway 1 reopens after years of closure

‘Thrilled’: Iconic stretch of California Highway 1 reopens after years of closure  San Francisco Chronicle

Politics

5 h. ago After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur fully reopens

After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur fully reopens  Los Angeles Times

Politics

5 h. ago Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Are 'Basically Married Already'

Ah, so this may be the REAL source behind all that on-again/off-again talk! The stress of adjusting to living together! Of course, we all know Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are doing just fine these days — despite a perceived lovers’ spat here and there. Regardless, everyone is talking about them and their relationship, even [...] Read More... The post Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Are 'Basically Married Already' -- Have Been Living Together For Over A Year! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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5 h. ago A Leimert Park institution reopens with a new design and evening speakeasy

A Leimert Park institution reopens with a new design and evening speakeasy  Los Angeles Times

Politics

5 h. ago Sunset Dunes Park: San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong's proposal to reopen Great Highway fails

Sunset Dunes Park: San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong's proposal to reopen Great Highway fails  ABC7 San Francisco

Politics

6 h. ago Gallup: Independents Reach Record High as Democrats Make Voter Gains

New data from Gallup shows overall gains for Democrats even though 45 percent of Americans do not identify with either political party.

Politics

7 h. ago United States (U.S.) Embassy Reopens Newly Redesigned American Center, Showcasing American Excellence and United States (U.S.)–Nigeria Partnership

United States (U.S.) Embassy Reopens Newly Redesigned American Center, Showcasing American Excellence and United States (U.S.)–Nigeria Partnership  Africa24 TV

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8 h. ago MLK concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating

Georgetown is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., to the historic Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

Politics

8 h. ago MLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating

Georgetown University is moving Let Freedom Ring, its annual event celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., to the historical Howard Theatre in order to save money, the university said.

Politics

9 h. ago After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur to fully reopen

After 3 years of repairs, Highway 1 through Big Sur to fully reopen  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist in a Leak Investigation

It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.

Events

10 h. ago Your voice gives away valuable personal information—expert raises privacy concerns

You can probably quickly tell from a friend's tone of voice whether they're feeling happy or sad, energetic or exhausted. Computers can already do a similar analysis, and soon they'll be able to extract a lot more information. It's something we should all be concerned about, according to Associate Professor in Speech and Language Technology, Tom Bäckström. Personal information encoded in your voice could lead to increased insurance premiums or to advertising that exploits your emotional state. Private information could also be used for harassment, stalking or even extortion.

Politics

10 h. ago House Dem lashes out at 'racist' MN fraud probe amid major investigation in his own state

After branding Minnesota’s fraud hearing “racist," Rep. Dave Min, D-Calif., insists California hasn’t seen similar fraud even as state audits flag numerous agencies vulnerable to fraud.

Events

11 h. ago F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Material

It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of classified disclosures, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.

Politics

12 h. ago F.B.I. Searches Home of Washington Post Journalist for Classified Documents

It is exceedingly rare, even in investigations of classified disclosures, for federal agents to search a reporter’s home.

Politics

12 h. ago Retail Sales Jump Higher On Strong Cars Sales and Holiday Shopping

Sales by U.S. retailers rose by much more than expected in November, signaling that the household sector remains resilient and consumer spending continues to support rapid economic growth. Retail spending rose 0.6 percent in November, exceeding even the most optimistic The post Retail Sales Jump Higher On Strong Cars Sales and Holiday Shopping appeared first on Breitbart.

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