44 m. ago Sources: S.F. gun violence activist is Daniel Lurie’s choice to replace ousted police commissioner

Sources: S.F. gun violence activist is Daniel Lurie’s choice to replace ousted police commissioner  San Francisco Chronicle

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84 m. ago Meta fires around 20 employees for leaking confidential information

Meta has fired “roughly” 20 employees for leaking confidential information, The Verge reports. “We tell employees when they join the company, and we offer periodic reminders, that it is against our policies to leak internal information, no matter the intent,” Meta told the publication. “We recently conducted an investigation that resulted in roughly 20 employees […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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94 m. ago Twitch is letting more streamers access its monetization tools

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy published an open letter on Thursday outlining the platform’s plans for 2025, which include upcoming features, updates to the mobile experience, as well as a significant change to its monetization policy.   Of note, Clancy revealed that Twitch is opening up subscriptions and “Bits,” the virtual items that viewers buy to cheer […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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97 m. ago Unexploded World War I mortars found at construction site, Washington police say

Unexploded World War I mortars found at construction site, Washington police say  Tacoma News Tribune

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1 hour ago GOP is considering cuts to Medicaid funding. Here's who could be impacted

The House GOP is considering significant cuts to Medicaid, potentially slashing billions. Health policy experts say Medicaid provides vital services to many Americans

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2 h. ago WATCH: Body camera shows deputy rescuing baby from burning apartment 

A Barrow County Sheriff's deputy, along with a Winder Police officer in Georgia, rescued the baby trapped in a burning apartment.

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2 h. ago Police: Transgender Suspect Planted Explosives at Colorado Tesla Dealership

A transgender individual has been arrested after allegedly planting explosives at a Colorado Tesla dealership as instances of violence and vandalism carried out at other Tesla locations surge. The post Police: Transgender Suspect Planted Explosives at Colorado Tesla Dealership appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Los Angeles Rams Receive Up And Down Reviews in Latest NFLPA Report Card

Los Angeles Rams Receive Up And Down Reviews in Latest NFLPA Report Card  Sports Illustrated

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3 h. ago Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season

“This year, she’s really been able to settle in to be the hockey player we all know that she is.” The post Hilary Knight free from injuries, distractions in regaining her offensive touch in 2nd PWHL season appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Why is udon overshadowed by ramen and pho in Seattle? We hash it out

Why is udon overshadowed by ramen and pho in Seattle? We hash it out  The Seattle Times

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4 h. ago Driver accused of DUI, cocaine use in fatal SR 509 crash that killed Seattle Filmmaker/Photographer

Driver accused of DUI, cocaine use in fatal SR 509 crash that killed Seattle Filmmaker/Photographer  The B-Town Blog

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4 h. ago Driver was speeding and drinking in crash that killed Seattle filmmaker, prosecutors say

Driver was speeding and drinking in crash that killed Seattle filmmaker, prosecutors say  The Seattle Times

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5 h. ago Blue state's bail laws panned by police chief as violent suspects repeatedly cut loose

The NYPD Commissioner has railed against the state’s 2020 bail reforms laws which she said has led to a “revolving door" system where repeat offenders are released back onto the streets.

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5 h. ago In from cold, Smotrich to meet US Treasury chief in Washington next week

In from cold, Smotrich to meet US Treasury chief in Washington next week  The Times of Israel

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5 h. ago In first after Biden boycott, Smotrich to meet US counterpart in Washington

In first after Biden boycott, Smotrich to meet US counterpart in Washington  The Times of Israel

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6 h. ago Man shot, killed by police after allegedly firing gun at N.H. Planet Fitness

The man, who police say was armed, allegedly confronted officers when they tried to pull him over in a traffic stop. The post Man shot, killed by police after allegedly firing gun at N.H. Planet Fitness appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago Driver in Israel injures 9 in suspected ramming attack: police

A driver in Israel plowed into a bus station, injuring nine people, including one person critically, in what police suspect was a ramming attack.

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7 h. ago Boy, 14, charged with assaulting four adults in Allston in firecracker brawl

Other youth involved in the incident allegedly fled before police arrived. The post Boy, 14, charged with assaulting four adults in Allston in firecracker brawl appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Seattle police looking for suspect who shot man in 'unprovoked' attack in U District

Seattle police looking for suspect who shot man in 'unprovoked' attack in U District  KING5.com

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8 h. ago Police: Man shot in Seattle's U District in 'unprovoked' attack

Police: Man shot in Seattle's U District in 'unprovoked' attack  KING5.com

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