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Nvidia retail investors told us why they're unfazed by DeepSeek's market disruption and refusing to sell
Retail investors bought a net $562 million of Nvidia stock on Monday, the largest single-day inflow in at least 10 years, VandaTrack said.
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Anthony Mackie sparked backlash for his comments about Captain America. Here's a breakdown of the controversy.
Anthony Mackie caught backlash after downplaying the "America" aspect of his character, Captain America.
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Staffing at D.C. Airport’s Control Tower Was ‘Not Normal’ Night of Crash
A preliminary report suggests control tower staffing was inadequate when an American Airlines jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter, plunging 67 people to their death in the icy Potomac River below. That assessment was made by the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday, a day after the deadly crash as questions—and conspiracies—swirl about who or what is to blame. The administration wrote that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s control tower staffing was “not normal for the time
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An asteroid with a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032 is triggering planetary defense planning
Asteroid 2024 YR4 might force NASA to plan the first-ever space mission to push an asteroid away from Earth. Most likely, though, it's a non-threat.
5 min read - USThe Daily Beast
D.C. Crash Eerily Similar to 1961 Skating Team Tragedy
For some in the ice skating community, the plane crash Wednesday outside of Washington D.C. brings back painful memories. Doug Zeghibe, CEO of The Skating Club of Boston, said the mid-air collision, which killed fourteen members of the ice-skating community, called to mind another tragedy 64 years ago. On Feb. 15, 1961, all 18 members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team were killed on a flight to the world championships in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The crash also claimed the lives of 16 coaches, offic
2 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Democrats Slam Trump for Blaming DEI for Fatal Midair Crash
Democrats are excoriating President Donald Trump for his “grotesque” claim that federal agency diversity requirements caused the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River Wednesday night. “Listen, it’s one thing for internet pundits to spew off conspiracy theories,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday. “It’s another for the president of the United States to throw out idle speculation as bodies are still being recovered and families are still being notified.” “It just turns yo
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Wegmans issues recall for frozen chicken nuggets over possible bone fragments contamination
At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consuming the recalled products
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Under Fire for Resurfaced Tweets
Karla Sofia Gascón, the Oscar-nominated star of Emilia Pérez, has come under fire for a series of resurfaced social media posts where she comments on everything from Muslims living in Spain, George Floyd, and diversity at the Oscars. The original comments which were deleted as recently as Thursday, were first discovered by journalist Sarah Hagi, with many of them being posted between 2020 and 2021. In one post from Sept. 2020, Gascón included a picture of a Muslim family with a woman wearing a b
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I got laid off from my tech job after 6 years. Now, I'm juggling being a stay-at-home mom while job-searching, and it's complicated.
I became a stay-at-home mom after getting laid off from my tech job. It's hard to juggle job-searching while taking care of my child.
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Aviation expert: "I am embarrassed" that Trump blamed DEI for D.C. air disaster
It may take weeks to figure out what went wrong, experts tell Salon. But politics plays no role in investigation
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11 star-studded Super Bowl 2025 commercials to watch before the big game
From Willem Dafoe to the "When Harry Met Sally" cast, this year's ads are bringing their A-game
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Tearful Nancy Kerrigan Speaks About D.C. Crash That Killed Figure Skaters
Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan tearfully offered condolences to the members of her former skating club who lost their lives in D.C. plane crash, calling the loss a “blow.” “I feel for the athletes, the skaters and their families, but [also] anyone who was on that plane,” Kerrigan said during a press conference at the Skating Club of Boston’s rink Thursday. Skating Club of Boston CEO Doug Zeghibe said Thursday that skaters Jinna Han, Spencer Lane and their mothers died in the crash, as well
2 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
A Podcaster Broadcasts Through the Zombie Apocalypse
Writer/director Meera Menon pays playful tribute to George A. Romero with Didn’t Die, an undead saga in which staying alive means sticking together, valuing community, and forging bonds both in person and via the media. A black-and-white love letter that has style and personality to burn, the TV veteran’s feature debut, which premiered in the Midnight section of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is a character drama dressed up in post-apocalyptic threads. Thanks to Menon’s assured stewardship
5 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Reese Witherspoon: Famous Actress Stopped Talking to Me After Award Show Faux Pas
Reese Witherspoon revealed that she accidentally ruined a friendship with a “proper actress” friend of hers in a new interview with People—but didn’t reveal the name of the woman who stopped speaking to her after she “embarrassed” her in public. “I think she doesn’t like me anymore,” Witherspoon told co-star Will Ferrell in a conversation to promote their new rom-com movie, recalling the ordeal that soured the budding relationship. The Legally Blonde actress said she botched an awards show speec
2 min read - BusinessThe Daily Beast
Bezos’ Amazon Trying to Prevent Bezos’ WaPo From Getting Public Records
Jeff Bezos’ corporate crown jewel Amazon filed a lawsuit in Washington state to prevent a newspaper from gaining access to its internal records. The newspaper in question? Bezos’ own Washington Post. Amazon sued the state of Washington on Monday to prevent its Department of Labor from divulging some information about the company’s “Project Kuiper,” its initiative to provide satellite-powered broadband service that has repeatedly been under investigation. The Post itself is not a defendant in the
2 min read - PoliticsSalon
Democratic governors urge Schumer to fight back harder against Trump
A half-dozen Democratic governors urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step up the fight against Trump
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I stayed at a treehouse in Florida for only $200 a night. It had an elevator, a private bar, and a hot tub.
My stay in a three-story treehouse in Geneva, Florida, at Danville B&Bs was unique and fun. I loved using the hot tub and exploring the property.
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Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant reunited for the latest 'Bridget Jones' premiere. Photos show their red-carpet looks.
The iconic cast of "Bridget Jones's Diary" reunited for a fourth film, including Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant, and new faces like Chiwetel Ejiofor.
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Trump FBI Pick Ominously Refuses to Answer One Key Question in Hearing
Kash Patel skipped over a question about his enemy list during a chilling exchange in his Senate confirmation hearing.
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Senator Fights Back Tears Going After RFK Jr. on Autism
Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan fought back tears as she confronted Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his unwillingness to completely disavow past statements pushing the scientifically-refuted claim that vaccines cause autism—making a striking personal revelation in the process. The emotional moment came during the second day of Kennedy’s Senate confirmation hearings, which have been dominated by questions about the Donald Trump cabinet pick’s history of controversial health statements—especially arou
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Kash Patel enrages Adam Schiff in Clintonian battle over the word 'we' and a January 6 song
Kash Patel battled Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., during his FBI directorial confirmation hearing, particularly in regard to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
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What Silicon Valley really thinks about DeepSeek, TikTok, and Trump
The tech industry is used to change. But it's wild to see this much all at once. Let's put it into perspective.
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Marianne Faithfull, singer and Rolling Stones muse, dead at 78
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull has died at the age of 78. A spokesperson for Faithfull confirmed to Fox News Digital she died peacefully in London, surrounded by loving family.
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Kash Patel vows to end Biden-era 'targeting' of Christians: 'Sacred trust'
President Trump’s FBI director nominee Kash Patel pledged in his confirmation to end the "targeting" of Americans by the government for religious reasons.
4 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Congested Airspace Near Army Training Ground Made D.C. Plane Crash ‘Inevitable’
Pilots and planespotters have taken to social media to share their views about the causes of the fatal air crash in Washington D.C., with some citing frustration about widespread sharing of conspiracy theories. One user of r/flying, a popular Reddit forum for the aviation industry, said they believed the fatal crash was “inevitable” because of how busy the skies were around the airport. OSINTtechnical, a D.C.-based plane spotter, posted a widely shared thread on X, which said, “For many in the D
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KPMG UK partner payouts jump 9% to record high of about $1 million
KPMG UK partners collected a 9% rise in their pay last year, bucking the trend at the other Big Four firms.
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Chicago casino project accused in lawsuit of not allowing White men to invest: 'Blatantly discriminatory'
A new Chicago casino set to open in 2026 has guaranteed 25% ownership to women and minority investors, prompting a lawsuit.
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The "Twin Peaks" cherry pie: How a simple dessert became a cultural icon (and how to make your own)
You’ll be well on your way to creating a slice worthy of Agent Cooper himself
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Opinion: Trump’s Funding Freeze Failed. It Won’t Stop His Other Power Grabs
A federal judge this week issued a stay that freezes a freeze that the Trump administration had earlier tried to impose upon federal grants and loans, forcing an embarrassing about-face from Trump’s new regime. Newly installed White House Press Karoline Leavitt spun the take-back by focusing on other executive memos, such as ones halting foreign aid and terminating DEI programs, while President Trump himself blamed the media for confusion over the memo’s scope. The rescinding of the order—amid s
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Conservative law firm launches probe into five major universities for alleged 'censorship regime'
Conservative law firm Alliance Defending Freedom pushes probe into five major universities after alleged "censorship" practices that were funded by taxpayers.
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VideoMars Perseverance Rover Watches Ingenuity Helicopter Zoom Above Red Planet In Real Time
Mars Ingenuity helicopter's 59th flight was captured by the Perseverance rover's Left Mast-cam camera. Credit: Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU | edited by Steve Spaleta
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Private equity giant Apollo is bringing a red-hot corner of the market to the blockchain
Private credit has boomed in recent years. Apollo's tokenized fund offers a way for investors to buy in via the blockchain.
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Risch proposes bill to block US foreign aid from funding abortions
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch and GOP senators on Thursday are expected to roll out a measure that would prohibit the use of U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions, Fox News Digital has learned.
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Here’s how much rain Southern California’s 2nd winter storm may bring
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – After a long-overdue winter storm finally hit Southern California last weekend, forecasters are now tracking another storm that may bring measurable rain to the region. A powerful system currently over the Pacific tapped into an atmospheric river, bringing heavy rain to our north. Still, the storm did not dip down far […]
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Elon Musk says a paid robotaxi service launches in June — and Tesla will dip a 'toe in the water' before expanding it
Elon Musk said Austin residents will be able to pay for a fully autonomous Tesla robotaxi ride in June, with an expansion to more US cities planned.
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Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County.
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Eagles guitarist's Parkinsonism diagnosis forces him into retirement
Steuart Smith's Parkinsonism diagnosis has led the Eagles guitarist to retire after 24 years. The guitarist had been performing with the band during a Las Vegas residency.
2 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Pilot Killed in D.C. Crash Was Set to Get Married: ‘Prime of His Life’
One of the two American Airlines pilots killed in a mid-air collision was identified Wednesday as a newly-engaged young man in the “prime of his life.” First Officer Samuel Lilley was first identified in a report by the Daily Mail, which revealed heart-wrenching details about his personal life. The 28-year-old Lilley was just months away from being promoted to captain—a big step in a “career that he adored,” his dad, Timothy Lilley, told the Mail.
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DC plane crash timeline: Midair collision involves 67 passengers, crew members, soldiers
A timeline of the Washington, D.C., plane crash on Jan. 29 details the moments before and after an American Airlines passenger flight and Army helicopter collided over the Potomac.
4 min read - WorldThe New Republic
Trump’s Gaza Comment Had One Receptive Audience: The Israeli Far Right
It is unclear whether Trump’s statement is the incubation of a plan or a slip of the tongue reflecting chatter he was privy to at Mar-a-Lago. But does it matter?
6 min read - ScienceSalon
Building blocks of life discovered on asteroid Bennu
The findings support theories that our evolution occurred thanks to space rocks colliding with our planet
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Palisades Fire has ‘human origins,’ Los Angeles Times reports
As the investigation into the devastating Palisades Fire continues, early indications show the blaze was probably not natural in origin. Two leading theories have emerged, the Los Angeles Times reports. Investigators believe an 8-acre blaze that was extinguished in the same area on New Year’s Day somehow “reignited and spread because of intense winds,” or […]
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Trump backed 2024 Republican Senate nominee in Michigan moves closer to making another run in 2026
Former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan says he's considering a second straight Republican run for U.S. Senate days after Democratic Sen. Gary Peters announced he wouldn't seek re-election in the 2026 midterms
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Anti-Israel groups spray-paint Columbia University building, 'cemented' sewage system
Anti-Israel protesters say they spray-painted the front of a Columbia University building and blocked the sewage lines in honor of Palestinian girl killed by Israeli forces.
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Meet Kyra Kennedy, the youngest daughter of health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Kyra Kennedy, 29, is the youngest daughter of health secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The 12 Netflix original movies coming in 2025 that we're most excited for
The most anticipated movies from Netflix in 2025 include "Happy Gilmore 2," "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" and "The Electric State."
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‘You’re Cordially Invited’: Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon Made a Great New Rom-Com
Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Neighbors, Bros) is one of Hollywood’s few reliable comedy directors, and though You’re Cordially Invited, which premieres Jan. 30 on Prime Video, won’t be remembered as his crowning clownish achievement, it’s a genial big-budget feature that, in another era, would have been a satisfying date movie rather than a direct-to-streaming release. Even so, courtesy of charming and goofy performances by Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon as strangers who find
6 min read - ScienceSalon
Bats harbor tons of deadly viruses but don't get sick. Scientists may have just discovered why
Bats have some of the strongest immune systems in the world. Learning how they work could prevent pandemics
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Trump Intel Nominee Tulsi Gabbard: ‘I Am No One’s Puppet’
Tulsi Gabbard insisted Thursday she’s no one’s “puppet” and pushed back against senators’ accusations that she supports foreign dictators and a famous U.S. whistleblower who fled to Russia. Gabbard, President Donald Trump’s choice to become director of national intelligence, repeatedly refused to answer a question posed by several members of the Senate Intelligence Committee considering her nomination. “Is Edward Snowden a traitor?” Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) asked, noting that the GOP chairman
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Pickup sought in fatal hit-and-run in San Fernando Valley
The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a pedestrian in Mission Hills Wednesday night. At a few minutes before 10 p.m., a black Chevrolet truck was headed west on Rinaldi Street near Sepulveda Boulevard when it hit a […]
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