37 m. ago UK watchdog drops competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal

Britain's competition watchdog said Wednesday it has dropped its review of Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, saying it's satisfied that the deal doesn't need a closer investigation under the country's merger rules.

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70 m. ago Once a Champion for Trans Workers, the E.E.O.C. Is Now Walking Away

The nation’s primary regulator of workplace discrimination has moved to dismiss cases that may run afoul of President Trump’s executive order on gender.

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97 m. ago Democrat Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies Suddenly Weeks After Taking Office

Democrat Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-TX) died suddenly, mere weeks after taking office, the City of Houston confirmed Wednesday morning. The post Democrat Rep. Sylvester Turner Dies Suddenly Weeks After Taking Office appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Supreme Court Says Trump Admin. Must Pay $2 Billion in USAID Funds

The Supreme Court sided with a district court judge Wednesday who had ruled the Trump administration could not stop $2 billion in U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) payments to intended recipients. The post Supreme Court Says Trump Admin. Must Pay $2 Billion in USAID Funds appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Cardinal McElroy to lead Ash Wednesday service, set to become Washington archbishop

Cardinal McElroy to lead Ash Wednesday service, set to become Washington archbishop  WJLA

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2 h. ago Experts gave Bruins good grades for the Trent Frederic trade

"It’s tough to see how Bruins fans could have expected any better from this move." The post Experts gave Bruins good grades for the Trent Frederic trade appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago ‘Blake vs. Justin: It Didn't End With Us’ unpacks the explosive celebrity legal drama

Fox Nation’s new special ‘‘Blake vs. Justin: It Didn’t End With Us" takes viewers through the unfolding legal saga between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

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2 h. ago China, reacting to Trump tariffs, promises to 'fight till the end' in trade war 'or any other type of war'

China is warning that it is ready for any "type" of war with the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs against the communist nation.

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2 h. ago Watch Live: Hearing on Facing Rising Antisemitism in America

The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on addressing the rise of antisemitism in America on Wednesday, March 5. The post Watch Live: Hearing on Facing Rising Antisemitism in America appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Google’s Shopping tab has a new AI tool that takes your fashion idea and suggests similar clothing

On Wednesday, Google announced the launch of a new AI image feature for its Shopping tab, designed to help users find clothing items they envision by allowing them to search using their own words. The company is also expanding its AR beauty and virtual try-on tools. The new feature, “Vision Match,” is now available in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago SCOOP: Resolution punishing Al Green circulates House after Dem is thrown out of Trump speech

Multiple resolutions to censure Rep. Al Green are expected to circulate this week after he was thrown out of President Donald Trump's speech.

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4 h. ago Tariff Exemptions Possible for Mexico, Canada, Says Commerce Secretary

USMCA compliant cars may get a lower tariff rate or be exempted altogether, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview Wednesday. The post Tariff Exemptions Possible for Mexico, Canada, Says Commerce Secretary appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Steve Carell tells students affected by wildfires that prom tickets are paid for

Steve Carell showed up on a screen at six high school assemblies in Altadena, Calif., on Tuesday and told the students — many of whom lost their homes in the Eaton Fire — that their prom tickets were paid for. The post Steve Carell tells students affected by wildfires that prom tickets are paid for appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Nicole Shanahan Funds Recall Effort Against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass

Billionaire Nicole Shanahan, who ran as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate in the 2024 presidential election, will pour millions of dollars into an effort to recall Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over her mishandling of the wildfires. The post Nicole Shanahan Funds Recall Effort Against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago L.A. Times Columnist Celebrates South Carolina Wildfires; Says California Off the Hook!

Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik has written an article celebrating the South Carolina wildfires because he believes they mean California, no longer uniquely exposed to such fires, will not face conditions on federal funds. The post L.A. Times Columnist Celebrates South Carolina Wildfires; Says California Off the Hook! appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago NFL Insider: Expect Washington Commanders to bring back Zach Ertz

NFL Insider: Expect Washington Commanders to bring back Zach Ertz  Sports Illustrated

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5 h. ago Wells Fargo Joins Operation HOPE’s Project Restore HOPE Los Angeles Initiative to Provide Financial Relief & Recovery Services for Residents & Businesses Impacted by LA Wildfires

Wells Fargo Joins Operation HOPE’s Project Restore HOPE Los Angeles Initiative to Provide Financial Relief & Recovery Services for Residents & Businesses Impacted by LA Wildfires  Business Wire

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5 h. ago U.K.’s competition authority says Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership doesn’t quality for investigation

Britain’s competition authority, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said Wednesday that Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI doesn’t qualify for investigation under the merger provisions of the U.K.’s Enterprise Act 2002, the country’s anticompetitive practices law. “Overall, taking into account all of the available evidence […] the CMA does not believe that Microsoft currently controls OpenAI’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago UK’s competition regulator says Microsoft’s OpenAI partnership doesn’t qualify for investigation

Britain’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said on Wednesday that Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI doesn’t qualify for an investigation under the merger provisions of the U.K.’s Enterprise Act 2002, the country’s anticompetitive practices law. “Overall, taking into account all of the available evidence […] the CMA does not believe that Microsoft currently […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Patriots expected to be ‘top suitor’ in free agency for DT Milton Williams

"He is a game wrecker — game changer on the inside." The post Patriots expected to be ‘top suitor’ in free agency for DT Milton Williams appeared first on Boston.com.

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