50 m. ago Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts

Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska were the lone Republican holdouts. The post Trump loyalist Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate despite deep Democratic doubts appeared first on Boston.com.

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89 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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94 m. ago ‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of possible effects of Trump’s IRS layoffs on tax refunds

About 6,000 employees are expected to be laid off starting Thursday. The post ‘Absolutely insane’: Moulton, Warren warn of possible effects of Trump’s IRS layoffs on tax refunds appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago Electric aircraft founder Kyle Clark threw out the Silicon Valley playbook

On a cool morning last November, 800 people gathered before sunrise in a South Burlington hangar to witness the maiden flight of Beta Technologies’ first electric aircraft to be built on its new scaled production line. Kyle Clark, Beta’s enigmatic founder and CEO, piloted the Alia CX300 — one of the startup’s two aircraft models […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago UConn star Paige Bueckers says embracing Christianity is becoming more common in women's basketball

UConn women's basketball superstar Paige Bueckers told Fox News Digital that she believes more of her peers are being outward about their faith.

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2 h. ago Revolution season preview: Roster revamp leads to optimism entering franchise’s 30th MLS season

"I think we’re very well balanced with a lot of depth, and we have the right profiles now in every position in the way that I see the game, in the blueprint that I have, and in the game model that I have." The post Revolution season preview: Roster revamp leads to optimism entering franchise’s 30th MLS season appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago In India, Apple’s iPhone 16e faces stiff competition from older models

Apple has brought the iPhone 16e to offer a more affordable option within the iPhone 16 lineup, targeting emerging markets including India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Zelenskiy: Ukraine offering fast, constructive accord with US on security, investments

Zelenskiy: Ukraine offering fast, constructive accord with US on security, investments  Reuters

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2 h. ago A quick guide to the Revolution’s very busy offseason ahead of the 2025 MLS opener

Before the Revolution's 2025 season kicks off in Nashville, here's an overview of the many changes made to New England's roster. The post A quick guide to the Revolution’s very busy offseason ahead of the 2025 MLS opener appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss the remainder of the season over blood clot: report

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the team announced in a statement Thursday.

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2 h. ago Joint Chiefs Chairman CQ Brown on list to be possibly removed by Hegseth

Gen. C.Q. Brown, the nation's top general, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, are both on a list of generals and admirals who may be fired or removed from their jobs by Hegseth,

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2 h. ago 61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here’s the full list

The list included Elon Musk’s xAI, as well as a good number of other AI startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 h. ago Inside the Humane acquisition: HP offers big raises to some, others immediately laid off

Hours after the acquisition was announced, several Humane employees received job offers. Others were not so lucky. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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3 h. ago Nolte: NY Times Offers Advice to Protest Trump’s ‘Unspoken Dress Code’

The far-left new York Times is now offering the privileged Resistance advice on how to fight Donald Trump's "unspoken dress code." The post Nolte: NY Times Offers Advice to Protest Trump’s ‘Unspoken Dress Code’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago SS United States starts last voyage to its final destination – at the bottom of the Gulf

SS United States starts last voyage to its final destination – at the bottom of the Gulf  USA TODAY

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3 h. ago Starmer Rebuffs Trump, Reassures Zelensky It's 'Perfectly Reasonable' to Cancel Elections in Wartime

PM immediately offered Zelensky affirmation over his democratic status after Trump blasted Ukraine for cancelling its elections. The post Starmer Rebuffs Trump, Reassures Zelensky It’s ‘Perfectly Reasonable’ to Cancel Elections in Wartime appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago SS United States starts trip to become world's largest artificial reef: See the sendoff

SS United States starts trip to become world's largest artificial reef: See the sendoff  USA TODAY

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4 h. ago San Francisco 49ers Urged to Trade For Baltimore Ravens Star

San Francisco 49ers Urged to Trade For Baltimore Ravens Star  Sports Illustrated

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5 h. ago Sharon Osbourne confesses 'biggest mistake' she ever made with husband Ozzy

Reality star Sharon Osbourne revealed the "biggest mistake" she's made while being her husband Ozzy's manager.

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5 h. ago Team USA star, Bruins rival pays tribute to Boston fans ahead of 4 Nations final

The usual NHL dynamics will take a backseat to the international rivalry for a night. The post Team USA star, Bruins rival pays tribute to Boston fans ahead of 4 Nations final appeared first on Boston.com.

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