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I Embedded With Trump-Supporting ‘Stop The Steal’ Protesters. Here’s What I Learned.
“I was nervous about whether I would be able to gain entree into their group and how I might be treated.” Source link More
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Fallon Suggests The ‘Sweet’ Reason Trump Won’t Pardon His Kids
In the final hours of his presidency, Trump is “signing pardons with both hands,” joked “The Tonight Show” host. Source link More
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Seth Meyers Gleefully Trashes MyPIllow Guy’s Relationship With Trump
The “Late Night” host devoted several minutes to Trump’s troubling trust in “psychotic pillow salesman” Mike Lindell. Source link More
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PPRO nabs $180M at a $1B+ valuation to bring together the fragmented world of payments
The pandemic has hastened a shift of most commerce becoming e-commerce in the last year, and that has brought a new focus on startups that are helping to enable that process. In the latest development, PPRO, a London-based startup that has built a platform to make it easier for marketplaces, payment providers and other e-commerce […] More
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Why This Quirky TV Star Never Spoke On Sundays. Tabs, Tues., Jan. 19, 2021
Joe Biden, a real live human president, will acknowledge Wednesday that 400,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus. (The New York Times) Mr. Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and their families plan to participate in the lighting of 400 lights to illuminate the perimeter of the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial in […] More
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YouTuber challenges scientist to create an AI version of him for $100
We already know deepfakes are all over the place these days, and the technology associated with them is advancing rapidly. But how easy is it to create a digital replica of somebody? And could it be done on a budget? That’s the question YouTuber Tom Scott set out to find the answer to in his […] More
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Calling Athens VCs: Be featured in The Great TechCrunch Survey of European VC
TechCrunch is embarking on a major project to survey the venture capital investors of Europe, and their cities. Our <a href=”https://forms.gle/k4Ji2Ch7zdrn7o2p6”>survey of VCs in Athens, Greece will capture how the country is faring, and what changes are being wrought amongst investors by the coronavirus pandemic. We’d like to know how Greece’s startup scene is evolving, […] More
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India asks WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy over ‘grave concerns’
India has asked WhatsApp to withdraw the planned change to its privacy policy, posing a new headache to Facebook-owned service that identifies the South Asian nation as its biggest market by users. In an email to WhatsApp head Will Cathcart, the nation’s IT ministry said the upcoming update to the app’s data-sharing policy has raised […] More
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NYT Columnist Predicts Post-Trump Battle For Soul Of The GOP
“It will be scorpions in a bottle,” warned Pulitzer Prize-winning Thomas Friedman. Source link More
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How Getting Dressed Up (Or Not) To Sit Home All Day Affects Your Mood
The choice to dress up or stay in your pajamas can affect your mental health in surprising ways. Source link More
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Spain’s Glovo inks real-estate tie-up to add more dark stores for speedy urban delivery
Spain’s Glovo, an on-demand delivery app, has announced a strategic partnership with Swiss-based real estate firm, Stoneweg. The deal will see the latter invest €100M in building and refurbishing “prime city real estate” in some of Glovo’s key markets as the delivery app works to build out its network of dark stores and sign up […] More
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Qualcomm-backed chipmaker Kneron nails Foxconn funding, deal
A startup based out of San Diego and Taipei is quietly nailing fundings and deals from some of the biggest names in electronics. Kneron, which specializes in energy-efficient processors for edge artificial intelligence, just raised a strategic funding round from Taiwan’s manufacturing giant Foxconn and integrated circuit producer Winbond. The deal came a year after […] More
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Critics Hope To See Melania’s Soulless Rose Garden Makeover Buried
Maybe Jill Biden can fix it. Source link More
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Google backs India’s Dunzo in $40 million funding round
Google is writing check to another startup in India. The Android-maker, which last year unveiled a $10 billion fund to invest in the world’s second largest internet market, said on Tuesday that it is participating in a $40 million investment round of hyperlocal delivery startup Dunzo, a Bangalore-based firm that it has also previously backed. […] More
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Health insurance startup Alan launches free medical app Alan Baby
French startup Alan is generating 100% of its revenue from health insurance products — and that isn’t going to change. But the company wants to start a conversation with a bigger use base. Alan is going to launch multiple mobile apps that let you learn more about health topics, contact a doctor and chat with […] More
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New Yorkers Tell Fake Melania How Much They Hate Her In Epic Musical Sendoff
The “Late Show” brings Laura Benanti back as the first lady for a not-so-fond farewell. Source link More
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TikTok’s Chinese version Douyin launches an e-wallet
Tencent’s WeChat Pay and Alibaba’s affiliate Alipay have long dominated digital payments in China, but they have always faced new challengers. The latest entrant in online payments is Douyin, TikTok’s Chinese version. The short video app recently added “Douyin Pay” to its list of existing payment options, which have included Alipay and WeChat Pay. “The […] More
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Skyqraft raises $2.2M seed for its powerline issue detection system
Skyqraft, the Swedish startup using AI and drones for electricity powerline inspection, has raised $2.2 million in seed funding, capital it will use to further develop its technology and expand its operations in Europe and in the U.S. Leading the seed round is Subvenio Invest, with participation from pre-seed backer Antler, Next Human Ventures, and […] More
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CNN Fact-Checker Names Trump’s ‘Most Notable’ Lies In Office
“There’s just so much ugly garbage to sift through before you can make a decision,” admitted Daniel Dale. Source link More
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Trump’s Final Flight Out Of D.C. Gets The New Yorker Treatment
The president is plucked from the White House in artist Barry Blitt’s latest front page artwork for the magazine. Source link More
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LeoCare raises $18.1 million for its insurance products designed to fit in a mobile app
French startup LeoCare has raised a €15 million funding round. Felix Capital, Ventech and Daphni are participating in today’s funding round. The company is selling a portfolio of insurance products with a focus on the signup process and user experience. You can control your insurance products from a mobile app. Chances are you already pay […] More
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Jamaican Pepper Shrimp
Stewed in a flavorful aromatic broth loaded with onion, garlic, allspice, thyme, and plenty of spicy Scotch bonnet peppers, this Jamaican roadside snack can now be made right in your kitchen. Get Recipe! Source link More
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Cuomo Seeks Direct Vaccine Purchases After Trump Administration’s Botched Distribution
But Pfizer has responded that it needs permission from the Trump administration before it can sell directly to states. Source link More
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Stephen Colbert Trashes Trump With A Joke That’s Pure Garbage
Colbert offers up a biting observation about this week’s schedule of events as the president gets set to leave office. Source link More
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CNN’s Erin Burnett Takes Down ‘Sycophant-In-Chief’ Lindsey Graham
She laid bare the senator’s hypocrisy after he said Biden would be weak if he didn’t oppose Trump’s impeachment. Source link More
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Rap Legend Chuck D Drops Stunning Tribute To The Baseball Greats We’ve Lost
The Public Enemy co-founder’s new song pays homage to the MLB icons who died over the past year. Source link More
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Save £5 on your first Baby Wishlist purchase with this handy code
SAVE £5: New customers who spend £20 on their first Baby Wishlist purchase can save £5 by using the promo code BABY5. Before we get into the nitty gritty of this Baby Wishlist deal, we should probably explain what Amazon’s Baby Wishlist actually is. Basically, you can add items from any website in one easy […] More
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Bag another 4 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for under £20
TL;DR: A 12-month subscription to EA Play will convert to a four-month extension of your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership. Please remain patient, because this deal takes a bit of explaining. It’s worth sticking with it though, because it’s one of the standout gaming deals of 2021. A 12-month subscription to EA Play is available […] More
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Become a cybersecurity hero with this online certification bundle
TL;DR: The Ultimate 2021 White Hat Hacker Certification Bundle is on sale for £29.47 as of Jan. 19, saving you 97% on list price. When you think of superheroes, you probably picture capes and some sort of otherworldly powers. But in the digital world, superheroes are actually normal people like you and me. They just […] More
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Get access to thousands of unique vector icons for under £15
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Icon54 is on sale for £14.03 as of Jan. 19, saving you 80% on list price. When it comes to writing marketing copy, it’s not cheating to use a thesaurus. And when it comes to graphic design, it’s not cheating to use pre-made icons. In fact, some would say it’s […] More
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Stunning ‘Field Of Flags’ Lights Up In National Mall Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
Nearly 200,000 flags are on display, representing the American people unable to attend. Source link More
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Prosus Ventures leads $30 million investment in Indian agritech startup DeHaat
Once overlooked, agritech startups are beginning to have a moment in India. On Tuesday, DeHaat, an online platform that offers full-stack agricultural services to farmers, said it has raised $30 million in a new financing round as the Indian firm looks to maintain its accelerated growth despite the pandemic. Prosus Ventures, formerly known as Naspers […] More
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107 Republicans Who Voted To Overturn The Election Results Are Now Praising MLK
107 Republicans Who Voted To Overturn The Election Results Are Now Praising MLK Source link More
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Biden To Propose 8-Year Citizenship Path For Immigrants
The legislation puts him on track to deliver on a campaign promise important to Latino voters and immigrant communities. Source link More
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Range Squatter Cliven Bundy Prepared To ‘Walk Towards Guns’ In Biden Administration
Rancher says he’s ready to make another stand over his right to stiff taxpayers for fees and fines he owes. Source link More
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Trump Administration’s ’1776 Report’ Justifies Slavery, Three-Fifths Compromise
The report excuses America’s founders for owning slaves. Source link More
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10 consistently great Twitter accounts to infuse your feed with joy
Being a person isn’t easy right now — and, let’s be real, Twitter isn’t helping. Whether you find yourself social media surfing to kill time or glued to the news to stay informed, doomscrolling is the pandemic-era activity we all should be doing a little less. It’s not good for our mental health, and as […] More
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Sunny Hostin Slams Trump Allies For ‘Enabling A Racist President,’ Then Quoting MLK
“How dare they,” the co-host of “The View” said of Melania Trump, Ted Cruz, Kayleigh McEnany and others. Source link More
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Will Startup Culture Get Stronger or Weaker From Here?
For the past couple of decades, the United States and countries around the world have felt something akin to startup fever. Millions of young and inexperienced entrepreneurs are excited at the prospect of starting an innovative new business of their own. Millions of savvy and new investors are eager to cash in on the next […] More
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Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham Resigns Amid Criticism Over Data
Dillingham has been accused of acceding to Trump’s demand to produce citizenship info at the expense of data quality. Source link More
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Salesforce leads $15M investment round in Indian HR tech platform Darwinbox
Darwinbox, which operates a cloud-based human resource management platform, has raised $15 million in a new financing round as the Indian startup looks to expand beyond the country and Southeast Asian markets. The new round, a Series C, for the Hyderabad-based startup was led by Salesforce Ventures, the venture arm of the American software giant. […] More
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French Woman Ruled Dead In 2017 Fights To Be Declared Alive
Jeanne Pouchain’s status as deceased is the result of a court decision that deemed her dead. Source link More
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White House Sculpture Garden To Feature Songwriter Who Hated Trump’s Dad
Woody Guthrie once wrote a song about Fred Trump’s racist rental policies, “Old Man Trump.” Source link More
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Apple sued to remove Telegram over anti-Semitic posts
Telegram’s star is on the rise, but as the secure messaging app used by protest organizers, political dissidents, revenge porn seekers, and white supremacists alike gets even more popular, reaching more than 500 million active users worldwide in recent days, it faces wider scrutiny. Those irked by Telegram’s limited content moderation in the past — […] More
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Singapore-based Volopay raises $2.1 million seed round to build a “financial control center” for businesses
Volopay, a Singapore-based startup building a “financial control center” for businesses, announced today it has raised $2.1 million in seed funding. The round was led by Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen, and included participation from Soma Capital, CP Ventures, Y Combinator, VentureSouq, the founders of Razorpay and other angel investors. The funding will be used on […] More
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Twitter Users Say ‘Good Riddance’ To Melania Trump’s Farewell Video
Video “is basically a subtweet of her husband that lists many of the reasons he’s an awful human being,” a user said. Source link More
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Kristy Swanson Roasted For Protesting Trump’s Removal From ‘Home Alone 2’
The right-wing actor tweeted that if he is cut from the film, she wants her minor roles in two movies axed as well. Source link More
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Why Did It Take So Long For America To Fully Honor Dr. King?
Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4, 1968. Fifteen years later, President Ronald Reagan grudgingly signed the bill into law that created a federal holiday honoring Dr. King. What was the hold-up? Opponents of the holiday claimed it was too damn expensive, even though Dr. King was an American hero who likely saved […] More
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Gillmor Gang: Twitter+
The best thing about 2020 is we survived it. No need to say what the worst thing is, it’s hands down our collective stupidity in the choices we’ve made. That reality has forced us to refactor what we do moving forward. If we had correctly understood the massive changes ahead, we would not be wondering […] More
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