2 h. ago Washington County Justices of the Peace approve own 156% pay raise

Washington County Justices of the Peace approve own 156% pay raise  4029tv

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4 h. ago Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term

Trump again raises idea of running for an unconstitutional third term  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Trump touts D.C. takeover, raising alarms in the capital city

Trump touts D.C. takeover, raising alarms in the capital city  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial

A Memorial Sloan Kettering phase 1 clinical trial revealed an immune response in some pancreatic cancer patients. Study co-author Dr. Vinod Balachandran talks about the impact on future cancer care.

Politics

7 h. ago Senate GOP to vote on its plan for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing House plan

Senate Republicans plowing ahead with their efforts to advance the first stage of their two-part package to pay for Trump's agenda despite Trump backing the House’s plan.

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8 h. ago Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley doesn't plan to slow down after surviving throat cancer

The 84-year-old "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" singer said that he doesn't plan to slow down.

Events

11 h. ago Trump wants more power over agencies. Experts worry about campaign finance regulators

President Trump's effort to "rein in" independent agencies is raising particular concern among those who follow the work of the Federal Election Commission, which enforces campaign finance laws.

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13 h. ago Inside the Humane acquisition: HP offers big raises to some, others immediately laid off

Hours after the acquisition was announced, several Humane employees received job offers. Others were not so lucky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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13 h. ago 'Extremely Concerning': EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has uncovered $2 billion set aside for a climate group linked to Democrat Stacey Abrams -- Power Forward Communities -- despite the fact the organization reported just $100 in total revenue, raising eyebrows. The post ‘Extremely Concerning’: EPA Uncovers $2 Billion Set Aside for Climate Group Linked to Stacey Abrams appeared first on Breitbart.

Economics

13 h. ago Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt diagnosed with cancer, cancels concerts

Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt's cancer diagnosis led the rock band to cancel upcoming shows. Platt is battling thyroid cancer but is positive he will "be right back in the saddle."

Science

15 h. ago George Clooney Is Making His Broadway Debut With ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

He is making his Broadway debut with a stage version of his 2005 movie “Good Night, and Good Luck.” He’s ready, but also terrified.

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16 h. ago NFL raises salary cap ceiling: How much space do Seattle Seahawks have now?

NFL raises salary cap ceiling: How much space do Seattle Seahawks have now?  Sports Illustrated

Technology

17 h. ago SmartSuite raises $38M to be the final word on enterprise collaboration

Three founders who built out one of the bigger startups in risk management are scaling a new company to take on another pain point in the world of work. SmartSuite‘s platform lets teams collaborate on projects, build automations around that work, and search and access work across larger libraries of data spanning a disparate number […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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19 h. ago Valar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site

Companies developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have raised more than $1.5 billion in the past year, as tech companies hunger for power to train AI models and governments decide to commit to the industry. For example, X-energy raised $700 million this month, and Paris-based Newcleo raised $151 million last year, and one would be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 h. ago Texans raise hopes and concerns over Elon Musk's growing footprint in the state

For years, Elon Musk has been expanding his business empire in Texas. And that growing footprint is raising hopes and concerns among those who live in his path.

Technology

24 h. ago Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round

As payment companies increasingly explore stablecoins for cross-border payments and real-time settlement, some startups are tapping into the zeitgeist by providing liquidity via a revolving line of credit in stablecoins. One of them is Dubai-based but Africa-focused Mansa, whose offering allows payments companies to settle transactions and fund customer accounts instantly. The startup has raised […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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26 h. ago Spore.Bio raises $23M to apply machine learning to microbiology testing

Recalls in the food and beverage industry due to contamination incidents can have catastrophic effects. Not only do companies have to pay fines and damages, but the impacts on the brand’s reputation can be long-lasting. That’s why Spore.Bio, a Paris-based deeptech startup, is trying to reinvent microbiology testing to avoid the next PR crisis in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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29 h. ago Flu cases by state and measles outbreak, plus concerning cancer trends

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health care, drug developments, mental health issues, real people's triumphs over medical struggles, and more.

Science

31 h. ago Roger Wicker 'Remains Aligned' with Pete Hegseth on Rebuilding Military, 'Looks Forward to Continued Partnership'

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker raised eyebrows after he harshly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks on Ukraine last week, but a spokesman for the senator said they have spoken since and remain aligned. The post Roger Wicker ‘Remains Aligned’ with Pete Hegseth on Rebuilding Military, ‘Looks Forward to Continued Partnership’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

32 h. ago After raising $1 billion, fintech Varo closes another $29 million, replaces founder CEO

Fintech Varo has been hoping to raise a $55 million Series G round but has, so far, closed on $29 million to date, according to a recent SEC filing. Varo declined to comment on this new round but the fintech has raised just over $1 billion in funding since its 2015 inception, according to PitchBook.  […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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