4 h. ago Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert

As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.

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8 h. ago After 6 Years and an Overturned Conviction, Jussie Smollett and Chicago Reach Settlement over Hate Crime Hoax

Hate crime hoaxer and actor Jussie Smollett has finally reached a settlement with the city of Chicago six years after the city sued him over his accusations. The post After 6 Years and an Overturned Conviction, Jussie Smollett and Chicago Reach Settlement over Hate Crime Hoax appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 h. ago eBay and Etsy are relatively confident despite tariff pressures

Like virtually every sector in the business world, the secondhand industry is grappling with the ramifications of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.  However, based on the comments made by eBay and Etsy earlier this week, both don’t appear to be overly concerned.  The companies recently reported Q1 2025 earnings results, both addressing the pressing topic of […]

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11 h. ago Los Angeles Angels Waste No Time Extending Wild Streak Against Detroit Tigers

Los Angeles Angels Waste No Time Extending Wild Streak Against Detroit Tigers  Sports Illustrated

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14 h. ago One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach

To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

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15 h. ago Cruise dos and don'ts: Top 5 things that will get you banned for life

A violent brawl at Galveston terminal leads to 24 Carnival Cruise passengers being banned. Discover the top reasons cruise experts say why travelers get blacklisted.

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25 h. ago What Will Elon Musk’s Retreat From Washington Mean for DOGE?

What Will Elon Musk’s Retreat From Washington Mean for DOGE?  The New York Times

Politics

25 h. ago Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let DOGE View Social Security Data

A federal judge in Maryland found that scrutiny of the agency’s sensitive information systems by Elon Musk’s team appeared to violate federal privacy laws.

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25 h. ago AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom says AI companies are trying too hard to “juice engagement” by pestering their users with follow-up questions, instead of providing actually useful insights. Systrom said the tactics represent “a force that’s hurting us,” comparing them to those used by social media companies to expand aggressively.  “You can see some of these […]

Technology

27 h. ago Top 5 most outrageous ways the government has wasted your taxes, as uncovered by Elon Musk's DOGE

As President Donald Trump celebrated his 100th day in office this week, Elon Musk's DOGE said it has cut at least $160 billion in waste, fraud and abuse in the federal government.

Politics

27 h. ago Aurora launches its driverless commercial trucking service, and a surprise bidder joins Canoo’s bankruptcy case

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Your usual host Kirsten has passed the reins to me, Rebecca Bellan, for the day, and I want to talk about Aurora Innovation and its last-minute save.  […]

Economics

27 h. ago TechCrunch Mobility: Aurora launches its driverless commercial trucking service, and a surprise bidder joins Canoo’s bankruptcy case

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Your usual host Kirsten has passed the reins to me, Rebecca Bellan, for the day, and I want to talk about Aurora Innovation and its last-minute save.  […]

Economics

27 h. ago DOGE Savings Reach $160 Billion as More Wasteful Contracts Are Terminated

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) savings have reached an impressive $160 billion, according to the latest update on the official DOGE website. The post DOGE Savings Reach $160 Billion as More Wasteful Contracts Are Terminated appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

28 h. ago EPA Saves $300 Million Annually with Reorganization, Will 'Sharply' Focus on Protecting Environment

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said Friday that its reorganization of many offices will save $300 million annually and help the agency work more efficiently to protect the country's air, land, and water. The post EPA Saves $300 Million Annually with Reorganization, Will ‘Sharply’ Focus on Protecting Environment appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 h. ago WATCH — 'God Bless You': Freed American Contractor Thanks President Trump After 903 Days as Kuwait Hostage

An American defense contractor who was held hostage in Kuwait for 903 days has thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts in securing his release. The post WATCH — ‘God Bless You’: Freed American Contractor Thanks President Trump After 903 Days as Kuwait Hostage appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 h. ago Israel, Unlike California, Saved Communities from Massive Wildfires

Israel managed to contain one of the largest wildfires in the country's history this week without losing any structures to the blaze -- unlike California, which saw tens of thousands of structures destroyed in January. The post Israel, Unlike California, Saved Communities from Massive Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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29 h. ago Scientists reel as turmoil roils National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget

Science

29 h. ago San Francisco 49ers turned down a strong trade offer for George Kittle before contract extension

San Francisco 49ers turned down a strong trade offer for George Kittle before contract extension  Yahoo Sports

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30 h. ago DOGE employee ‘Big Balls’ reveals how he got his name, warns of 'no checks' on government spending

DOGE employee Edward Coristine told Fox News on Thursday about his "Big Balls" nickname as well as his findings at the department that there are "no checks" on government spending.

Events

31 h. ago A DOGE Recruiter Is Staffing a Project to Deploy AI Agents Across the US Government

A startup founder told a Palantir alumni Slack group that AI agents could do the work of tens of thousands of government employees. He was met with emojis of clowns and a man licking a boot.

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