1 hour ago Dick Van Dyke channels ‘Mary Poppins’ character as he performs at fundraiser for California wildfires

Dick Van Dyke took the stage to sing songs from "Mary Poppins" and "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in an effort to raise funds for wildfire relief.

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2 h. ago FTC says Americans lost $12.5B to scams last year — social media, AI, and crypto didn’t help

You’re not the only one getting voicemails about your car’s extended warranty. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), about 2.6 million people submitted reports on falling victim to fraud in 2024, totaling $12.5 billion in losses. That’s a big jump from $2.5 billion lost in 2023, when the FTC received roughly the same […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Ben Affleck shuts down teenage son's request for $6K shoes: 'I have the money, you're broke'

Ben Affleck commented on a recent viral video of him telling his son he needs to mow lawns after he asked for $6,000 sneakers, saying that while he could afford them, his son is "broke."

Economics

3 h. ago D.C. begins removing ‘Black Lives Matter’ plaza near the White House

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the change last week in response to pressure from Republicans in Congress. The post D.C. begins removing ‘Black Lives Matter’ plaza near the White House appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago How meme coins rose from obscurity to their current popularity

Meme coins are popular these days with everyone from c-list celebrities to President Trump. Planet Money has the story of how they went from a one-off joke to a speculative frenzy worth billions.

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16 h. ago Mayor Harrell champions democracy voucher renewal despite low voter engagement in Seattle

Mayor Harrell champions democracy voucher renewal despite low voter engagement in Seattle  KOMO News

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16 h. ago Family remembers Sean Kendall, one of two men lost after falling through ice on Susitna River

Family remembers Sean Kendall, one of two men lost after falling through ice on Susitna River  Alaska's News Source

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19 h. ago Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.

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19 h. ago Mayor Harrell proposes renewing Seattle’s unique Democracy Vouchers

Mayor Harrell proposes renewing Seattle’s unique Democracy Vouchers  The Seattle Times

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20 h. ago New Orleans' council president calls Mayor Cantrell's Washington DC trip 'patently unlawful'

New Orleans' council president calls Mayor Cantrell's Washington DC trip 'patently unlawful'  FOX 8 Local First

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20 h. ago GOP lawmaker takes victory lap after Dem mayor reportedly agrees to donate 'secret' gifts to charities

Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is celebrating after Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson agreed to donate gifts that the city received to charity.

Politics

20 h. ago How losing her ‘biggest cheerleader’ led her to the Boston Marathon

"My dad was my best friend. I am so glad I get to run for him and raise money for cancer research." The post How losing her ‘biggest cheerleader’ led her to the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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20 h. ago FEMA extends deadline for Los Angeles wildfire victims to apply for federal aid

FEMA extends deadline for Los Angeles wildfire victims to apply for federal aid  CBS News

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21 h. ago Alejandro Mayorkas Denies Any Blame for Trump's 2024 Win, Laments New Media Overcoming 'Traditional' News

Alejandro Mayorkas, the nation's border czar from 2021 to 2025, is denying blame for President Donald Trump's smashing victory in 2024, which has scattered and impoverished the Democratic Party's many interest groups. The post Alejandro Mayorkas Denies Any Blame for Trump’s 2024 Win, Laments New Media Overcoming ‘Traditional’ News appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago The City Of Los Angeles Is Back To Business After The Wildfires, Forcing A Simpsons Producer To Take Down A Treehouse In His Backyard That Was Beloved By Children For Decades

The City Of Los Angeles Is Back To Business After The Wildfires, Forcing A Simpsons Producer To Take Down A Treehouse In His Backyard That Was Beloved By Children For Decades  Barstool Sports

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22 h. ago Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' texts on Palisades Fire response were not saved, report says

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' texts on Palisades Fire response were not saved, report says  ABC7 Los Angeles

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22 h. ago Kurtenbach: The NFL has lost its mind. The 49ers are (rightly) playing it cool

Kurtenbach: The NFL has lost its mind. The 49ers are (rightly) playing it cool  The Mercury News

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23 h. ago Lost and found: Bismarck family tracks lost phone all over the United States

Lost and found: Bismarck family tracks lost phone all over the United States  KFYR

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24 h. ago Insight VC explains the biggest mistake that keeps founders from raising a big round

Given how much money VCs are pouring into AI startups these days, it may seem like VCs have decided: If it’s not AI, they won’t write a big check. But that’s not exactly what’s happening. Dealmaking at the moment is more nuanced, said VC Insight Partners managing director Ryan Hinkle during a recent Equity podcast. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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24 h. ago Column | Probiotics are often a waste of money. Try this instead.

Column | Probiotics are often a waste of money. Try this instead.  The Washington Post

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