60 m. ago Bezos’ Directive for Washington Post Opinion Pages Leads to Editor David Shipley’s Exit

Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”

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69 m. ago Trump's social media video garners pushback from Arabs and Muslims in U.S. and Gaza

In a seemingly AI-generated video that the president posted on social media, images of destruction due to the war in Gaza are transformed into a glitzy resort called "TRUMP GAZA."

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71 m. ago Fiber computer allows apparel to run apps and 'understand' the wearer

What if the clothes you wear could care for your health? MIT researchers have developed an autonomous programmable computer in the form of an elastic fiber, which could monitor health conditions and physical activity, alerting the wearer to potential health risks in real-time.

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71 m. ago Renewable energy: Rural areas can be the EU's green powerhouse

The European Union aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% in 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and to become the first carbon-neutral economy by 2050. This ambitious goal requires a radical increase in the production of green energy within a relatively short timeframe. The untapped potential of rural areas in the union offers a way forward.

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71 m. ago Continue wants to help developers create and share custom AI coding assistants

A new startup wants to help developers create customized, contextual coding assistants that can connect with any model and integrate seamlessly with their development environments. Founded in June 2023 by CEO Ty Dunn and CTO Nate Sesti (pictured above), Y Combinator alum Continue has already garnered some 23,000 stars on GitHub and 11,000 Discord community […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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71 m. ago Oliver Cameron talks about going up against incumbents at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley, will feature a panel discussing how startups can compete against established rivals in the AI industry. The panel, “How to Launch a Product Against Entrenched Incumbents,” will look at ways small companies are managing to stay relevant in a fast-paced and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Technology

71 m. ago Capim, a Brazilian BNPL startup for dental services, lands a $26.7M Series A

Capim, a startup offering Brazilians the option to buy now, pay later (BNPL) for dental services, has raised $26.7 million in Series A funding, it tells TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in July 2021 by Marcelo Lutz and Roberto Biselli, who serve as co-CEOs, Sao Paulo-based Capim describes itself as a vertical SaaS company specializing in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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72 m. 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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88 m. ago Chinese dating simulator Love and Deepspace now has a period tracker—it signals a shift in mobile gaming

"24/7 companionship. Spend time with him whenever you want."

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93 m. ago The 2025 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy.

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1 hour ago Washington Post Opinion Editor Exits as Bezos Steers Pages in New Direction

Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”

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2 h. ago Nick Brown: Making History As Washington’s First Black Attorney General

Nick Brown: Making History As Washington’s First Black Attorney General  Seattle Medium

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2 h. ago Owner of Stash’s Pizza pleads guilty to defrauding SBA for COVID

Stavros Papantoniadis is already serving 8.5 years in prison for mistreating employees. The post Owner of Stash’s Pizza pleads guilty to defrauding SBA for COVID-19 relief loan appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Google makes it easier to delete personal info from Search results

Google announced on Wednesday that it’s updating its “Results about you” tool to make it easier for users to protect and remove their personal information from Search results. The company says it’s improved the sign-up process and simplified requesting removals directly from Google Search. The tool can be used to proactively monitor and delete things […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 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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2 h. ago What to know about Seattle judge’s ruling blocking Trump’s refugee ban

What to know about Seattle judge’s ruling blocking Trump’s refugee ban  The Seattle Times

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2 h. ago UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is flying to Washington for a high-stakes visit.

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2 h. ago Christianity declines among U.S. adults while "religiously unaffiliated" grows, study says

The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.

Culture

2 h. ago Police: Man Shot Dead After Kicking in Door to Wrong Apartment

Police say a man who allegedly kicked in the door of the wrong apartment on February 23, 2025, was shot dead by a resident inside. The post Police: Man Shot Dead After Kicking in Door to Wrong Apartment appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Seattle director of ‘She Marches in Chinatown’ killed by speeding driver

Seattle director of ‘She Marches in Chinatown’ killed by speeding driver  The Seattle Times

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