81 m. ago Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

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2 h. ago Substack now lets creators monetize videos and post them directly from its app

As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to monetize their videos on the platform, and letting them publish video posts directly from the Substack app. Previously, creators have been able to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago How presidential descendants uphold their families' legacies

The descendants of seven presidents commemorate Presidents' Day in Florida by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.

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6 h. ago After 'circus' meeting, Washington City Council adopts 'civility' pledge

After 'circus' meeting, Washington City Council adopts 'civility' pledge  Peoria Journal Star

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8 h. ago Bucha, Site of Massacre, Feels Sting of Trump Shift on Ukraine

Residents of a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of notorious attacks on civilians after Russia invaded are alarmed by President Trump’s warm words for Moscow.

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8 h. ago Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom Stopped the United States Post Office Department From Launching on This Day in 1792

Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom Stopped the United States Post Office Department From Launching on This Day in 1792  Smithsonian Magazine

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9 h. ago The Damascus neighborhood of Syria's new leader celebrates his new role

The Damascus neighborhood of the man who has been leading Syria's new caretaker government celebrates his new role and reflects on the last 14 years of civil war.

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11 h. ago Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait

Building an electric bus future: Why Washington can’t afford to wait  Bus & Motorcoach News

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21 h. ago Unlocking the future of satellite navigation with smart techniques

A new study reveals advanced methods for improving orbit determination (OD) of large constellations of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations and inter-satellite ranging. These innovations promise to significantly boost the accuracy and computational efficiency essential for satellite communication, remote sensing, and navigation augmentation.

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22 h. ago IVF insurance startup Future Family promises a baby or your money back

For decades, couples going through in vitro fertilization have had to spend tens of thousands of dollars on the procedures with no guarantee of success. It’s not only an emotionally draining process, but a financially exhausting one as well. San Francisco-based startup Future Family wants to help ease some of that burden for couples with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 h. ago Journalist describes Trump's movements as a 'regime change' towards authoritarianism

The Atlantic writer Anne Applebaum says President Trump's dismantling of the U.S. civil service system, and his attacks on judges and his opponents, are part of a playbook on undermining democracy.

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25 h. ago Trump's effect on critical minerals could be crucial for the future of green energy

There's a chance Donald Trump's second term as US president could have a long-term negative impact on the demand for and supply of what are known as critical minerals. These include copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the rare earth elements, such as lanthanum and yttrium.

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25 h. ago Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 712: Sen. Rand Paul on the Federal Budget and the MAGA Agenda in Congress

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) joins host Mike Slater to discuss how President Donald Trump is taking on the federal budget and what he thinks the future holds for the MAGA agenda in Congress. The post Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 712: Sen. Rand Paul on the Federal Budget and the MAGA Agenda in Congress appeared first on Breitbart.

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25 h. ago Fox News AI Newsletter: Can Musk's Grok AI beat the Warren Buffett challenge?

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

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27 h. ago Civil rights group files complaint against University of San Diego for alleged race discrimination

The Equal Protection Project has filed a complaint accusing the University of San Diego of discriminating on the basis of race and violating the Civil Rights Act.

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28 h. ago Augury raises $75M at $1B+ valuation for its AI that detects malfunctions in factory machines

As companies like Nvidia and SoftBank focus on industrial robotics as key areas for future R&D, a startup has raised funding today for another facet of how AI is being used on the factory room floor. Augury, which develops AI-based hardware to identify when machines need repairs and what is wrong with them, has raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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32 h. ago After 'circus' meeting, Washington City Council adopts 'civility' code

After 'circus' meeting, Washington City Council adopts 'civility' code  Peoria Journal Star

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32 h. ago Jordan Peterson optimistic about Trump, who seems ‘tougher’ and ‘humbler’ after brush with death

Dr. Jordan Peterson believes President Trump’s “brush with death" seems to have made him both “tougher" and “humbler" than he was during his first term.

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38 h. ago Australia’s Lessons for L.A. as It Rebuilds—and Preps for Future Fires

Australia’s Lessons for L.A. as It Rebuilds—and Preps for Future Fires  TIME

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40 h. ago SpaceX makes history after launching rocket from Florida and landing booster in Bahamas

For the first time ever, SpaceX launched a rocket into space from Florida and landed the booster the Bahamas, allowing for future polar-orbit spaceflight missions.

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