54 m. ago How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories

Zach Mack spent a year attempting to rescue his father from the depths of the conspiracy rabbit hole. Their family was forced to reckon with clashing realities, ideological divides and misinformation.

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64 m. ago These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance

Not every app or service wants to monetize your personal data. Here are some of our favorite alternatives to popular apps. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Frontrunner of Romania's Annulled Election Georgescu Indicted Just Days After Vance Democracy Warning

The sovereigntist frontrunner in Romania's annulled election, Călin Georgescu, was detained by police and charged by prosecutors on Wednesday amid accusations that his campaign was aided by Russia and shortly after U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned of threats against democracy in the Eastern European nation.  The post Frontrunner of Romania’s Annulled Election Georgescu Indicted Just Days After Vance Democracy Warning appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Lifted by Musk’s Millions, G.O.P. Has Money Edge in Key Wisconsin Race

In 2023, Democratic money helped elect a liberal to the state Supreme Court, swinging it to the left. Now, Elon Musk and other wealthy donors have given Republicans a chance to swing it back.

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5 h. ago Alexa+ can work with Prime Video and Fire TV to ‘jump to a scene’ in a movie

As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Amazon Alexa+ can work with Prime Video and Fire TV to ‘jump to a scene’ in a movie

As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Idaho prosecutors want to block Bryan Kohberger from arguing an 'alternative perpetrator' left blood at scene

Idaho prosecutors are asking a Boise judge to block Bryan Kohberger's defense from arguing an "alternative perpetrator" in their latest court filings.

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6 h. ago TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: 3 days left to save up to $1,130 on passes

Tick-tock! The last three days to save up to $1,130 to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are winding down! Get your tickets today for massive savings on Disrupt 2025 individual passes and up to 30% on group tickets. These offers end February 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT, so don’t miss out on major savings of the year. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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7 h. ago Here's your guide to stargazing in Seattle for 2025 — best scene is just days away

Here's your guide to stargazing in Seattle for 2025 — best scene is just days away  The Seattle Times

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9 h. ago University suspends fraternity accused of ‘inhumane’ hazing that left pledge in fear

A fraternity at Miami University in Ohio has been suspended after a student complained of "inhumane" hazing and undergoing abuse, according to a hazing incident report.

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11 h. ago She Lobbied for Formaldehyde. Now She’s at E.P.A. Approving New Chemicals.

Lynn Dekleva, who recently took a senior role at the agency, once led an aggressive effort by industry to block regulations on formaldehyde.

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11 h. ago German Election Winner Wants Quick Negotiation to Form Government, But Kingmaker Left May Hold All The Cards

Crisis facing Germany too urgent to allow months of talks, election winner Merz says, handing more negotiation leverage to the political left. The post German Election Winner Wants Quick Negotiation to Form Government, But Kingmaker Left May Hold All The Cards appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago SCOTUS to hear straight woman's discrimination case that could reshape employment law

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday for a case involving a woman who claims she was unfairly discriminated against on the job because she is straight.

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14 h. ago Prosecutors abandon effort to reverse Adnan Syed’s conviction

Prosecutors abandon effort to reverse Adnan Syed’s conviction  The Washington Post

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17 h. ago Alaska legislators and governor seek to use state prosecutors to fight mail theft

Alaska legislators and governor seek to use state prosecutors to fight mail theft  Alaska Beacon

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18 h. ago Some small businesses are on the brink after Trump's spending cuts affect contracts

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

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20 h. ago Federal spending cuts cripple some small businesses with government ties

"My company has been left behind," one small business founder said.

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21 h. ago Trump Plans ‘Gold Card’ Alternative to Green Cards for ‘High Level People’

President Trump said the cards would have “a higher level of sophistication” than green cards and cost applicants about $5 million.

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22 h. ago Report: White House Correspondents' President Eugene Daniels to Join Far

White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) President Eugene Daniels is reportedly departing Politico and is set to join MSNBC "where he will co-host a weekend roundtable show." The post Report: White House Correspondents’ President Eugene Daniels to Join Far-Left MSNBC appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago Trial Opens for Illinois Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing Palestinian Boy

Prosectors argued that the 2023 killing of Wadee Alfayoumi, 6, in suburban Chicago was motivated by anti-Muslim hate.

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