38 h. ago Extra Scrutiny of FEMA Aid to States Has Created a $17 Billion Bottleneck

Additional layers of review ordered by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, have slowed assistance to disaster-struck communities.

Economics

38 h. ago As Venezuela's future remains uncertain, its symphony orchestra reaches a new milestone

The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music.

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38 h. ago ‘Among the worst we’ve seen’: report slams xAI’s Grok over child safety failures

“We assess a lot of AI chatbots at Common Sense Media, and they all have risks, but Grok is among the worst we’ve seen,” Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media said.

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46 h. ago Commanders hire Vikings' assistant as new defensive coordinator

Commanders hire Vikings' assistant as new defensive coordinator  Commanders Wire

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46 h. ago Melissa Gilbert speaks out amid husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges

Melissa Gilbert speaks out on husband Timothy Busfield's child sex abuse charges, and thanks fans for their support.

Events

46 h. ago Trump Hikes Tariffs on South Korea Back to 25% over Failure to Enact Trade Agreement

President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is raising tariffs on South Korea to 25 percent because the country's government has failed to implement the agreed terms of its trade deal with the United States. The post Trump Hikes Tariffs on South Korea Back to 25% over Failure to Enact Trade Agreement appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

46 h. ago Sam Darnold's Rise from Draft Bust to Super Bowl QB Is an American Success Story

"Teams will fail quarterbacks long before quarterbacks fail teams," Tom Brady once said. The post Sam Darnold’s Rise from Draft Bust to Super Bowl QB Is an American Success Story appeared first on Breitbart.

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47 h. ago Nursing assistant accused of sexually abusing care home patients in Southern California

Nursing assistant accused of sexually abusing care home patients in Southern California  CBS News

Politics

47 h. ago Google pays $68M to settle claims its voice assistant spied on users

Google did not admit wrongdoing in the settlement of the class-action case, which accused the firm of "unlawful and intentional interception and recording of individuals’ confidential communications without their consent and subsequent unauthorized disclosure of those communications to third parties."

Economics

48 h. ago ‘Blind Side’ star Quinton Aaron on life support after severe blood infection, wife says he's 'a fighter'

Quinton Aaron's wife says "The Blind Side" actor is "making significant progress" daily while also on life support and battling a life-threatening blood infection.

Events

48 h. ago Sharon Stone, Pierce Brosnan cheer on young Midwest woman who’s gone viral for solo row across the Atlantic

Omaha native Taryn Smith gains celebrity support from Sharon Stone and Pierce Brosnan as she rows solo across the Atlantic in World's Toughest Row.

Politics

49 h. ago The Blind Side Actor Quinton Aaron On Life Support After Collapsing At Home

Quinton Aaron, the actor forever linked to his breakout role as Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is currently on life support after collapsing at his home. According to information revealed by his wife Margarita to TMZ on Monday afternoon, Quinton has been hospitalized on life support for several days now. Related: Longtime LA Firefighter [...] Read More... The post <i>The Blind Side</i> Actor Quinton Aaron On Life Support After Collapsing At Home appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

50 h. ago Kathy Hochul blasted for knocking ICE as DHS offered federal help during NY blizzard

New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces criticism after rejecting federal blizzard assistance, instead demanding ICE back off from immigration enforcement.

Politics

50 h. ago TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota were being intentionally censored.

Events

50 h. ago YouTubers sue Snap for alleged copyright infringement in training its AI models

The YouTubers claim Snap, like others, used AI datasets meant for research and academic use to train its AI models.

Politics

50 h. ago Seattle responds to ICE: ‘Standing Up for Our Values’ Town Hall in the Central District, nightly vigil in Cal Anderson, support for ‘solidarity strike’

Seattle responds to ICE: ‘Standing Up for Our Values’ Town Hall in the Central District, nightly vigil in Cal Anderson, support for ‘solidarity strike’  capitolhillseattle.com

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50 h. ago US Department of Labor announces compliance assistance tools to help employers understand federal labor laws, avoid violations

US Department of Labor announces compliance assistance tools to help employers understand federal labor laws, avoid violations  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov)

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51 h. ago Ukraine: Zelensky upbeat on US deal – but Davos showed the US president to be an unreliable ally

Ukraine: Zelensky upbeat on US deal – but Davos showed the US president to be an unreliable ally  The Conversation

Politics

52 h. ago Video Update: Detectives Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspects Involved in Fatal Stabbing

Video Update: Detectives Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspects Involved in Fatal Stabbing  spdblotter.seattle.gov

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52 h. ago Macdonald: Jody Allen a ‘driving force’ behind Seahawks’ success

Macdonald: Jody Allen a ‘driving force’ behind Seahawks’ success  Seattle Sports

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