28 m. ago Elon Musk’s DOGE comes for agency that regulates autonomous vehicles

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is firing nearly half of a small government team that regulates autonomous vehicles, the Washington Post reported. The firings are part of a broader 10% reduction at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as a result of firings of probationary workers and buyout offers, the Post reported, citing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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29 m. ago Deepfakes can ruin lives and livelihoods—would owning the 'rights' to our own faces and voices help?

Not that long ago, the term "deepfake" wasn't in most people's vocabularies. Now, it is not only commonplace, but is also the focus of intense legal scrutiny around the world.

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39 m. ago Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in Boston

The judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the cuts from taking effect earlier this month in response to separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states. The post Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge in Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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42 m. ago A Vermont ski resort is great for solo ski trips, according to USA Today

There's plenty to do on and off the slopes. The post A Vermont ski resort is great for solo ski trips, according to USA Today appeared first on Boston.com.

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45 m. ago Ahead of 6 Boston shows, Nikki Glaser can’t believe she’s here

The Golden Globes host talks Tom Brady, befriending Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift & more. The post Ahead of 6 Boston shows, Nikki Glaser can’t believe she’s here appeared first on Boston.com.

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50 m. ago Single empty nester Bill Gates refuses to downsize from ‘gigantic’ Seattle mansion — why that’s normal in 2025

Single empty nester Bill Gates refuses to downsize from ‘gigantic’ Seattle mansion — why that’s normal in 2025  Yahoo Finance

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55 m. ago The Most Intriguing Matchups on Washington State Football's 2025 Schedule

The Most Intriguing Matchups on Washington State Football's 2025 Schedule  Sports Illustrated

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55 m. ago Los Angeles Sparks player with most to prove in 2025 WNBA season

Los Angeles Sparks player with most to prove in 2025 WNBA season  High Post Hoops

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55 m. ago Opinion | Damn, Daniel: Lurie is getting the hang of being mayor, one sly move at a time

Opinion | Damn, Daniel: Lurie is getting the hang of being mayor, one sly move at a time  The San Francisco Standard

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68 m. ago Senate G.O.P. Passes Budget Resolution, and Punts on Tough Questions

Approval of the Republican budget plan left major questions about tax cuts and spending reduction for another day.

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79 m. ago San Francisco police union says San Mateo County sheriff not welcome

San Francisco police union says San Mateo County sheriff not welcome  KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco

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1 hour ago Trying to make sense of Rafael Devers’s reaction to the Alex Bregman signing and other thoughts on the happenings at Fenway South

Kind of weird, isn’t it, this unfamiliar feeling in February that the Red Sox are actually going to be good? The post Trying to make sense of Rafael Devers’s reaction to the Alex Bregman signing and other thoughts on the happenings at Fenway South appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Europe Vows to Step Up Baltic Sea Security After a New Cable Break

The bloc announced new steps to prevent threats to undersea lines after Sweden discovered damage to one east of Gotland island.

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2 h. ago Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?

Tatum said he's chasing Larry Bird as the greatest Celtic ever. Why isn't Bill Russell the measuring stick? The post Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell? appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago 6 Best Travel Mugs of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED Staffers

These top picks are built to last, keeping your coffee (or tea) at the perfect temp and your mornings smooth—no leaks, no lukewarm lattes, no stress.

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2 h. ago Democrats channel outrage over DOGE, Ukraine and more in marathon Senate session

The budget resolution from Republicans was on the agenda in the Senate, but the nearly all-night debate encompassed so much more

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2 h. ago Brad Marchand twists the knife against Tkachuk brothers, Team USA after Canada’s win

"Sometimes, when you shoot your mouth off to the media, it bites you." The post Brad Marchand twists the knife against Tkachuk brothers, Team USA after Canada’s win appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago S.F. is cracking down on chaotic streets. But are the problems getting pushed into one neighborhood?

S.F. is cracking down on chaotic streets. But are the problems getting pushed into one neighborhood?  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 h. ago Israel says returned body isn't a hostage. And, FEMA cuts building code efforts

FEMA has cut employees and is now halting efforts to improve building codes. And, Israel says one of the bodies Hamas returned does not belong to any known hostage.

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3 h. ago Archaeologists Find a Pharoah’s Tomb, the First Since King Tut, Egypt Says

The Ministry of Antiquities said the discovery of the tomb of Thutmose II, whose wife, Hatshepsut, took the throne after his death, was the first excavation of a royal tomb since 1922.

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