18 m. ago Beta Technologies’ bet on electric flight and Hyundai’s new Tesla charging port comes up short

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Fifteen years ago, I started writing about a little EV startup that was trying to survive even as others failed in the clean tech boom-and-bust cycle. Back […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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53 m. ago N.Y. Corrections Officers Charged With Murder in Death of Robert Brooks

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the charges in the December killing of Robert Brooks, which a special prosecutor was expected to unseal Thursday afternoon.

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88 m. ago U.S. team gets call from President Trump ahead of 4 Nations final vs. Canada

U.S. team gets call from President Trump ahead of 4 Nations final vs. Canada  NHL.com

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1 hour ago Switching to electric vehicles will push the power grid to the brink

The UK's pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 hinges on replacing millions of petrol and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. But transitioning to electric transport isn't just about manufacturing new cars, installing chargers and so on. It's a gargantuan energy generation challenge that could push the power grid to its limits.

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1 hour ago VP JD Vance speaks on ‘fundamental goal’ of Trump administration at CPAC address

Speaking at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance touted the Trump administration’s success in restoring “safety and prosperity" to the American people, which he said is the president’s “fundamental goal."

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2 h. ago Trump 2nd term live updates: Vance again criticizes European leaders at CPAC

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday lost its appeal to lift a nationwide injunction against his executive order on birthright citizenship.

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2 h. ago Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia

As Chinese military ships voyage near Australia, Australian Minister for Defense Richard Marles described it as an 'unusual event,' and noted the country is surveilling the foreign ships.

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2 h. ago Michael Rapaport Calls for 'Corroded' NYT to Be 'Shut Down' over Its Coverage of the Israel

Actor Michael Rapaport slammed the New York Times, which he called untrustworthy and "a rotten corroded snot hole" that should be "shut down." The post Michael Rapaport Calls for ‘Corroded’ NYT to Be ‘Shut Down’ over Its Coverage of the Israel-Hamas War appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Instagram’s new ad format lets creators get paid for testimonials in comments

Instagram is introducing a new way for creators to work with brands to make money by recommending products. On Thursday, Meta introduced an addition to its Partnership Ads called Testimonials, which allows creators to get paid via written endorsements, shared as comments on the brand’s social media posts and advertisements. The new ad format is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago SF Supervisors Call for Outside Expert to Lead Drug Market Crackdown

SF Supervisors Call for Outside Expert to Lead Drug Market Crackdown  KQED

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4 h. ago Key Republican governor applauds Trump frenetic pace, says DOGE needed to 'right size' Washington

Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, in a Fox News Digital interview, applauds President Donald Trump for "moving fast and quick" and weighs in on efforts by Elon Musk and DOGE to downsize the federal government.

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5 h. ago Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 29 years ago; 3 misdemeanor charges dropped

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell arrested 29 years ago; 3 misdemeanor charges dropped  MyNorthwest

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5 h. ago Informa TechTarget, a Mass. pioneer in remote work, is calling its workers back to office

The change comes after the company’s recent merger. The post Informa TechTarget, a Mass. pioneer in remote work, is calling its workers back to office appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Trump to rally Team USA with phone call before 4 Nations final, teases Canada with 51st state remark

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social he will call Team USA hockey before their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada and teased the country once again.

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6 h. ago Red Cross Participates in Hamas 'Nazi' Ceremony over Dead Hostages

The International Committee of the Red Cross participated Thursday in the gruesome handover ceremony of four bodies of Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas on October 7, 2023, and died in captivity in Gaza. The post Red Cross Participates in Hamas ‘Nazi’ Ceremony over Dead Hostages appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Reputed migrant gang members busted in NYC drug, gun raid but likely to avoid prosecution

Two suspected members of the violent Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang were busted in a gun and drug raid in a Big Apple auto repair shop earlier this month – and have since been cut loose on lesser charges.

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9 h. ago Macron to visit Washington next week, says French EU minister

Macron to visit Washington next week, says French EU minister  EURACTIV

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9 h. ago The New ‘Captain America’ Movie Isn’t Great. But Don’t Call Him a D.E.I. Hire.

Anthony Mackie picks up the shield at a potentially awkward time. But there’s one way Disney can do right by him and the next generation of Marvel stars.

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9 h. ago UK baroness praises Vance's tough words for Europe, believes its 'foolish to think' continent will avoid ruin

British baroness Philippa Stroud told Fox News Digital that she agrees with Vice President JD Vance calling out European leaders for ditching freedoms.

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9 h. ago Lame Duck PM Trudeau Declares 'Canada Will Always Stand up for Ukraine’

Canada's lame duck Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a very public defense of Ukraine on Wednesday, promising Ottawa's loyal backing as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to its war with Russia. The post Lame Duck PM Trudeau Declares ‘Canada Will Always Stand up for Ukraine’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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