80 m. ago Converge Bio raises $25M, backed by Bessemer and execs from Meta, OpenAI, Wiz

AI drug discovery startup Converge Bio raised $25 million in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from executives at Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz.

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1 hour ago Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children

Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.

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2 h. ago Trump administration to shutter an immigration court, adding to judges' backlog

The planned closure of the San Francisco Immigration Court comes as immigration judges spent the last year facing pressure to move through their caseloads faster and streamline deportations.

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5 h. ago U.S. Embassy Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Communities Affected by Cyclone Ditwah

U.S. Embassy Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Communities Affected by Cyclone Ditwah  U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka (.gov)

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8 h. ago West Virginia AG addresses allegations against trans athlete plaintiff in women's sports SCOTUS battle

West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey leads the legal defense against transgender athlete lawsuit challenging state law banning biological males from girls' sports.

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10 h. ago Washington lawmakers work to address budget deficit in 2026 legislative session

Washington lawmakers work to address budget deficit in 2026 legislative session  KING5.com

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10 h. ago New California bill named after Charlie Kirk, Melissa Hortman adds 'political affiliation' to hate crimes

California introduces hate crime bill adding political affiliation as protected characteristic following recent political violence incidents.

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15 h. ago Exclusive: Somali Murderers Among 5,000 Criminal Illegals Added to DHS 'Worst of the Worst' Public Database

DHS has added some 5,000 illegal alien convicts to its public database, where Americans can search the "worst of the worst." The post Exclusive: Somali Murderers Among 5,000 Criminal Illegals Added to DHS ‘Worst of the Worst’ Public Database appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Read the full text: Idaho Gov. Brad Little gives the 2026 State of the State address

Read the full text: Idaho Gov. Brad Little gives the 2026 State of the State address  News From The States

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16 h. ago Oregon election system faces scrutiny as state moves to address 800,000 inactive voters: ‘Astounding’

Oregon announces plan to begin removing 800,000 inactive voter registrations after years of delays and mounting legal pressure from lawsuits filed against the state.

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16 h. ago Germany's finance minister Klingbeil says Washington meeting addressed rare earth price floor

Germany's finance minister Klingbeil says Washington meeting addressed rare earth price floor  Reuters

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17 h. ago Washington football adds commitment from former Ohio State edge rusher

Washington football adds commitment from former Ohio State edge rusher  Huskies Wire

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19 h. ago NYC apartment residents report greater comfort after switching to heat pumps

Initially, the residents of a five-story New York City apartment building feared the conversion from their oil-based heating system to electric heat pumps would mean less warmth in the winter.

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19 h. ago Bill Maher laughs at celebrities honoring Renee Good with pins at Golden Globes

Comedian Bill Maher laughed at celebrities wearing pins to honor Renee Nicole Good, saying her death was a terrible thing but adding he didn't "need to wear a pin about it."

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21 h. ago Kylie Jenner's Stunning Golden Globes Gown Left Everyone Speechless

Holy moly, Kylie Jenner!! While attending the 2026 Golden Globes to support her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, the Kylie Cosmetics founder had jaws on the floor with her custom gold Ashi Studio gown! The floor length, skin-tight dress featured the most gorg glistening pattern, complete with some sexy jewel-covered straps that flowed over her shoulders. She [...] Read More... The post Kylie Jenner's Stunning Golden Globes Gown Left Everyone Speechless -- LOOK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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21 h. ago State Department’s Visa Bond Program: 32 New Countries and 6 New Airports Added to the List

State Department’s Visa Bond Program: 32 New Countries and 6 New Airports Added to the List  Ogletree

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22 h. ago Seattle apartment fire victims frustrated after firefighters initially sent to wrong address

Seattle apartment fire victims frustrated after firefighters initially sent to wrong address  FOX 13 Seattle

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22 h. ago Column: Newsom overcomes unease, dyslexia to deliver a sterling State of the State address

Column: Newsom overcomes unease, dyslexia to deliver a sterling State of the State address  Los Angeles Times

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23 h. ago Seattle order to stop drug arrests ‘creating havoc’ for people fending off addicts surviving on theft: expert

Seattle order to stop drug arrests ‘creating havoc’ for people fending off addicts surviving on theft: expert  Fox News

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24 h. ago Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: DHS adding 'hundreds' of officers in Minnesota

More officers would arrive on Sunday and Monday, Secretary Kristi Noem said.

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