60 m. ago Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers

The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.

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3 h. ago The Transformation of Presidential Power: Examining the U.S. Presidency through Law, Politics, and History

The Transformation of Presidential Power: Examining the U.S. Presidency through Law, Politics, and History  University of Vermont

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3 h. ago Simplified power factor correction: Sensorless control could enable smaller, more reliable electronic adapters

Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of consumer electronic devices, including laptop adapters, LED driver power supplies, and portable chargers. They enhance the current quality drawn from the source, delivering stable DC voltage with high efficiency.

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4 h. ago These startups are building innovations that make life (and death) better

Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) share what it takes to build in heavily regulated industries where “move fast and break things” simply won’t work. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the realities of navigating FDA approval processes, state-by-state regulations, and cultural taboos while building products that are literally […]

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4 h. ago Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' breaks an all

With Carey's enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable.

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5 h. ago $15 billion Vantage data center breaks ground in Port Washington

$15 billion Vantage data center breaks ground in Port Washington  The Daily Reporter

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5 h. ago Turning Point USA Executive Testifies to Congress About How SPLC 'Villainizes' Conservatives Like Charlie Kirk

Turning Point USA executive Andrew Sypher testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, highlighting how the left-wing Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) "villainizes" conservatives — which Charlie Kirk warned would put him and his organization "in the crosshairs" three months before his assassination — and called on Congress to "act decisively" by finally confronting "the brewing political violence in our midst." The post Turning Point USA Executive Testifies to Congress About How SPLC ‘Villainizes’ Conservatives Like Charlie Kirk appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago The Shocking Truth About Who Is Paying For Nick Reiner's Pricey Lawyer

Nick Reiner has the support of one of the most well-known — and most expensive — criminal defense attorneys. How did that happen?? And who is footing the insane bill? The answer will STUN YOU. If you’re somehow not caught up on this scandal, here’s a quick rundown. Director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele [...] Read More... The post The Shocking Truth About Who Is Paying For Nick Reiner's Pricey Lawyer -- And Why: REPORT appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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6 h. ago Palo Alto Confronts Billionaires Over Their Housing Compounds

The Silicon Valley college town has changed drastically as Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and other tech founders have scooped up multiple properties.

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7 h. ago New York City Set to Raise the Cap on Permits for Street Vendors

The legislation, which would make thousands more permits available, is part of a package of City Council bills aimed at helping the city’s vendors get on the right side of the law.

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8 h. ago Texas Republicans launch 'Sharia Free America Caucus' aimed at defending 'Western civilization'

Republican lawmakers launch Sharia Free America Caucus, claiming Islamic law is threatening the Constitution in an escalating culture war over Western civilization.

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9 h. ago Senate sends $901B defense bill with troop pay raise to Trump’s desk

Senate sends $901B defense bill with troop pay raise to Trump’s desk  The American Legion

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9 h. ago Letters: Did S.F. firefighters break sanctuary policy by helping ICE break up protest?

Letters: Did S.F. firefighters break sanctuary policy by helping ICE break up protest?  San Francisco Chronicle

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9 h. ago Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Australia pays price for coddling extremists

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

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10 h. ago Mayor Lurie broke law by keeping Trump call records secret, S.F. committee says

Mayor Lurie broke law by keeping Trump call records secret, S.F. committee says  Mission Local

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11 h. ago The Putin Confidant Who Pushed Back Against Russia’s War in Ukraine

Dmitri N. Kozak had worked with President Vladimir V. Putin for three decades before quitting in September. His associates described his break with the Russian leader.

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14 h. ago Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 17  Sacramento Bee

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18 h. ago Trump announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' payments for troops

Trump announces $1,776 'warrior dividend' payments for troops  BBC

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22 h. ago United States | Proclamation expands and revises travel restrictions impacting nationals of 39 countries, effective Jan. 1, 2026

United States | Proclamation expands and revises travel restrictions impacting nationals of 39 countries, effective Jan. 1, 2026  BAL Immigration Law

Politics

23 h. ago Meg Ryan Breaks Silence On When Harry Met Sally Director Rob Reiner's Murder, Makes Plea For Hope & Humanity

Meg Ryan is honoring Rob and Michele Reiner following their horrific murders. On Wednesday, the actress — who starred alongside Billy Crystal in the filmmaker’s iconic 1989 rom-com When Harry Met Sally — broke her silence on the tragedy. She took to Instagram to share a photo of her dancing with Rob with a caption [...] Read More... The post Meg Ryan Breaks Silence On <i>When Harry Met Sally</i> Director Rob Reiner's Murder, Makes Plea For Hope & Humanity appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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