25 m. ago Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input

At a mostly friendly closed-door meeting, the billionaire carrying out President Trump’s bid to shrink the federal bureaucracy fielded queries about how senators could be more involved in the effort. The post Republican senators question Musk on DOGE cuts, gently insisting on input appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago SF banned flavored vapes. Smoke shops are selling them anyway.

SF banned flavored vapes. Smoke shops are selling them anyway.  SFGATE

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2 h. ago City Council moves to lift oversight on millions in transportation spending

City Council moves to lift oversight on millions in transportation spending  The Seattle Times

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2 h. ago Seattle council to relinquish unusual oversight of millions in transportation dollars

Seattle council to relinquish unusual oversight of millions in transportation dollars  The Seattle Times

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2 h. ago Elon Musk Meets With Senate Republicans Amid Tensions Over Federal Cuts

Elon Musk heads to Capitol Hill for a diplomatic mission.

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4 h. ago Los Angeles City Council seeks $3.3 million to maintain school crossing guards

Los Angeles City Council seeks $3.3 million to maintain school crossing guards  Los Angeles Daily News

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5 h. ago Report: '80s Rocker's Fiancee Plunges from Cruise Ship After 'Heated Argument'

Kimberly Burch -- the fiancée of Taime Downe, the frontman of the 80's rock band Faster Pussycat -- plunged from a cruise ship following a "heated argument" with the rocker, sending crew members on a frantic search which has since been suspended. The post Report: ’80s Rocker’s Fiancée Plunges from Cruise Ship After ‘Heated Argument’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Seattle woman pleads guilty in nationwide bank fraud, identity scheme

Seattle woman pleads guilty in nationwide bank fraud, identity scheme  MyNorthwest

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6 h. ago Exclusive — Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer: ‘When Families Fail, Government Grows’

The breakdown of marriage and family structure is one of the main causes of bloated state and federal government spending, Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) President Aaron Baer said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. The post Exclusive — Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer: ‘When Families Fail, Government Grows’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Dana White will make 'boxing great again,' Saudi official says after new promotion is announced

TKO Holdings, headed by Dana White and Nick Khan, announced a boxing promotion in Saudi Arabia Wednesday that is scheduled to begin next year.

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6 h. ago Karoline Leavitt addresses Democrats defying trans athlete ban demand: 'Can't say you are the party of women'

Karoline Leavitt scolded Democrats for persistently enabling trans athlete inclusion as data suggests most Americans oppose biological males in women's sports.

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7 h. ago SEE IT: Republicans reveal expectations for Elon Musk's closed

House Republicans are hoping to affirm that they are on the same page as Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday night.

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7 h. ago LA council member explains why she was 1 of 2 to vote in support of fired LAFD chief

LA council member explains why she was 1 of 2 to vote in support of fired LAFD chief  NBC Los Angeles

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7 h. ago DK Metcalf asks to leave the Seattle Seahawks, are the Packers or Chiefs an option?

DK Metcalf asks to leave the Seattle Seahawks, are the Packers or Chiefs an option?  Marca English

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7 h. ago Everett City Council says mayor has to repay $180K in overpaid bonuses

“It’s a sad day in Everett,” said one councilor at the hearing. “It’s a negative spotlight on our community.” The post Everett City Council says mayor has to repay $180K in overpaid bonuses appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

7 h. ago Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could reduce damage from earthquakes, other disasters

Following an earthquake or other disaster, attention shifts from ensuring human safety to assessing the community's damage and planning for recovery. Older buildings don't always meet modern safety codes, so they're at a higher risk for damage during earthquakes. Unfortunately, recovery can take longer when older buildings are involved since they often lack modern safety features. But what if these buildings could be upgraded?

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8 h. ago Trump Says US Banks Can’t Do Business in Canada. It’s Not That Simple.

President Trump has complained that American banks are restricted from operating in Canada. They can, but are hamstrung.

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8 h. ago Prime Video tests AI dubbing for select movies and TV series

Prime Video is now experimenting with AI-assisted dubbing for select licensed movies and TV shows, as announced by the Amazon-owned streaming service on Wednesday. According to Prime Video, this new test will feature AI-assisted dubbing services in English and Latin American Spanish, combining AI with human localization professionals to “ensure quality control,” the company explained.   […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 h. ago Court of Appeals upholds Washington County verdict in favor of open meetings

Court of Appeals upholds Washington County verdict in favor of open meetings  Arkansas Times

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8 h. ago Meet the oldest llama in the world, who works with sick children in North Carolina

Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who comforts sick and disabled children at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records.

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