82 m. ago US expanding list of countries on travel ban to more than 30, Noem says

US expanding list of countries on travel ban to more than 30, Noem says  Reuters

Politics

2 h. ago Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident

The town’s animal control officials are asking residents to keep their eyes peeled for the tailed transgressor. The post Watertown officials warn about rogue raccoon that rushed resident appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

2 h. ago Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams talks about good fantasy football punishments

Former NFL defensive lineman Spice Adams spoke to Fox News Digital about good fantasy football punishments and a new alternative as the season winds down.

Sport

3 h. ago Florida Republicans Start Redistricting Talks, but Some Aren’t in a Rush

Some of the state’s Republican leaders appear in no rush to draw a new map as they grapple with political and legal questions amid internal power struggles.

Politics

4 h. ago Brownstone Shared Housing buys another San Francisco building to expand $700 sleeping pod operation

Brownstone Shared Housing buys another San Francisco building to expand $700 sleeping pod operation  ABC7 San Francisco

Economics

5 h. ago Dem attempt to thwart Trump noms backfires, Republicans tee up nearly 100 for confirmation

Sen. Michael Bennet's, D-Colo., objection to Sara Bailey's drug czar nomination inadvertently allowed Senate Republicans to expand President Donald Trump's nominees list for confirmation.

Politics

5 h. ago Congressional leaders briefed on second strike off the coast of Venezuela

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, after his meeting with Adm. Frank Bradley about the military strike off the coast of Venezuela.

Events

5 h. ago U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown

U.S. tightens immigration work permits in latest move to expand crackdown  CBS News

Politics

6 h. ago Alaska Airlines Nearing Answers On ‘Unacceptable’ IT Outages

Alaska Airlines Nearing Answers On ‘Unacceptable’ IT Outages  Aviation Week Network

Politics

6 h. ago Amazon eyes expanding delivery network after talks with USPS stall

Amazon eyes expanding delivery network after talks with USPS stall  The Washington Post

Technology

7 h. ago Tom Brady moves Patriots into the top spot of his NFL power rankings

"This team passes the eye test, and Vrabel had them flying around on all three phases on Monday night." The post Tom Brady moves Patriots into the top spot of his NFL power rankings appeared first on Boston.com.

Politics

8 h. ago Amazon in Contract Dispute with United States Postal Service

Amazon in Contract Dispute with United States Postal Service  The Information

Politics

8 h. ago Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft launch on December 10

The new Kindle Scribe has a larger 11-inch glare-free display, is just 5.4 mm thick, and weighs only 400 g. It’s also 40% faster when writing or turning pages.

Politics

9 h. ago Kim Kardashian Tearfully Recalls Kanye West's Most Heartbreaking Betrayal: 'A Knife To My Heart'

Kim Kardashian is reflecting on a heartbreaking betrayal. The SKIMS founder fought back tears while talking about her ex-husband Kanye West during Thursday’s episode of The Kardashians. And the reason why is so beyond f**ked up!!! During a confessional, the 45-year-old talked about the defamed rapper and how he tried to diminish the trauma she [...] Read More... The post Kim Kardashian Tearfully Recalls Kanye West's Most Heartbreaking Betrayal: 'A Knife To My Heart' appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

10 h. ago Amazon reportedly considering dropping USPS and building a competing postal service

Amazon is the USPS' biggest customer, and the e-commerce giant's potential break from the postal agency comes as the two sides are negotiating a new deal.

Politics

10 h. ago How scientists are growing computers from human brain cells—and why they want to keep doing it

As prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current phase of the technology, a different approach is gaining attention: using living human brain cells as computational hardware.

Science

11 h. ago Amazon to pay $3.7M to settle Seattle labor law investigation

Amazon to pay $3.7M to settle Seattle labor law investigation  The Seattle Times

Society

11 h. ago Mass. police force delivers Amazon packages found in the road

“I am proud of these three officers,” the chief said. The post Mass. police force delivers Amazon packages found in the road appeared first on Boston.com.

Events

11 h. ago 'OCTOID,' a soft robot that changes color and moves like an octopus

Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings when evading predators or capturing prey. They transform their bodies to match the colors of nearby corals or seaweed, turning blue or red, and move by softly curling their arms or snatching prey.

Politics

11 h. ago Amazon explores building its own delivery network to replace USPS deal

Amazon explores building its own delivery network to replace USPS deal  The Washington Post

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