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Emma Roth

A Cybertruck ‘blew up’ outside Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas

A Tesla Cybertruck appeared to explode outside of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday morning. A video shared on X shows the truck engulfed in flames just outside the hotel’s lobby, with the person who captured it saying the Cybertruck “blew up.”

It’s still not clear what caused the fire, or if there were any injuries. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said they are “investigating” and that the fire had been put out. Local news station KSNV News 3...

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Eve Sampson

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common

A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

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Devlin Barrett

Why the FBI Is Investigating the New Orleans Bourbon Street Truck Attack as Terrorism

The F.B.I. defines international terrorism as violence inspired by foreign terrorist groups. Domestic terrorism is defined as violence meant to further ideological goals or intimidate civilians.

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Adam Rittenberg

Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

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Mike Reiss

Maye to start as Pats prioritize win over top pick

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is expected to start the season finale Sunday against the Bills.

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Tim McManus

Barkley, on cusp of record, to sit out vs. Giants

The Eagles plan to rest key players, including Saquon Barkley, against the Giants, coach Nick Sirianni said Wednesday.

The Verge

Emma Roth

US sanctions Russian group over AI-generated election disinformation

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The US has issued sanctions on organizations in Russia and Iran for attempting to interfere with the 2024 presidential election. The Treasury Department said on Tuesday that the groups tried to “stoke socio-political tensions” and influence voters.

One group, the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise, has ties to Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), and built a server to host its own AI tools...

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Eve Sampson

Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common

A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 10 people.

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Associated Press

How small businesses that run on TikTok are preparing for life without the platform

If a TikTok ban does occur, small businesses will have to migrate to other platforms to find their customers



A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business.

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New Jersey offshore wind project can’t find anyone to build its wind turbine blades

Leading Light Wind had already received one pause on its project from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, which acknowledged the difficulty the project has had in finding a manufacturer for the blades.

A New Jersey offshore wind project is seeking a second delay, saying it still can’t find someone to build crucial equipment for the turbines in the latest patch of turbulence striking the industry.

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Tracy Brown Hamilton

Musk’s ‘Kekius Maximus’ persona deepens his alignment with Trump’s far-right base

The billionaire’s profile update triggers a 700% surge in cryptocurrency value—along with pointed criticism.

Elon Musk has raised eyebrows with a change to his handle on X (formerly Twitter), adopting the name “Kekius Maximus.” Along with this name change, Musk also updated his profile image to feature Pepe the Frog, a meme that has been associated with various far-right movements. The move has prompted discussions about Musk’s ties to digital currencies and the controversial...

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Morgan Clendaniel

Dartmouth men’s basketball team ends its unionization campaign to avoid Trump’s NLRB

The union representing the Dartmouth men’s basketball team filed a request to withdraw the NLRB petition rather than take its chances with an unfriendly labor board likely to take over in the new presidential administration.


The Dartmouth men’s basketball team on Tuesday dropped its attempt to unionize, abruptly ending a push to become the first college athletes to bargain for a contract in order to avoid a potentially damaging precedent from a National Labor Relations Board that soon...

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Reuters

New government support for hydrogen fuel to come before Biden leaves office

The long-awaited guidance will provide a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to access tax credits.

The U.S. Treasury Department intends to release guidance on how to access tax credits for hydrogen production under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act later this week, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

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Reuters

Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort

Nearly 200 ski patrol and safety workers are on strike over demands for higher pay at Park City Mountain Resort. This week is the busiest ski week of the year.

Holiday skiers at Utah’s Park City, the biggest U.S. ski resort, reported on social media that they were encountering long lift lines and some closed trails on Tuesday as a strike by ski patrol workers entered its fifth day.

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How the creator of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ brought the franchise back for the next sequel

Nick Park, the man behind the beloved British duo, is keeping things analog in an increasingly CGI world.

The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit have been stars since the beginning.
In the 35 years since Nick Park introduced the world to his stop-motion creations and their eccentric, unapologetically British existence, they’ve won Oscars, appeared in commercials, video games, animated series and even the occasional bit of (unofficial) protest art. Feature...

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Max Olson

Three teams, 153 touchdowns: Dillon Gabriel's long road toward another NCAA record

On the cusp of another record, the Oregon QB and teammates from three schools talk about his chase for rings and his DJ skills in the final days of a 63-game college career.

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One-Pot Pastas, Simple Sheet Pan Dinners, And More Really Intuitive Meals To Try This Month If You Want To Cook More In 2025

If you, like me, have resolved to cook more in 2025, a little daily recipe inspiration is just what you need.

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Michael Grothaus

What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2025?

Need last-minute supplies? Here’s where you can shop.

Wednesday, January 1, is New Year’s Day 2025. Unlike New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day is an official federal holiday, meaning most government offices and services will be closed. But what about banks, stock markets, and stores?

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25 Underrated Pet Products That Are Actually Worth Purchasing For 2025

A few things to make 2025 one of the best years of their furry lives.

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