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Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino was barred from City Hall chambers during her first day on the job after she refused to submit her COVID-19 vaccination status.

Tim Higgins / Wall Street Journal : How the peer pressure to be a part of the blue bubble iMessage text groups keeps US teens locked into Apple's ecosystem   —  The iPhone maker cultivated iMessage as a must-have texting tool for teens.  Android users trigger a just-a-little-less-cool green bubble: 'Ew, that's gross.'

Sen. John Thune, the number No. 2 Senate Republican, announced Saturday he would seek re-election in 2022, positioning himself as the likely successor to GOP Leader Mitch McConnell.

Vitalik Buterin / r/ethereum on Reddit : Ethereum co-founder responds: “the properly authenticated decentralized blockchain world is coming”, but is slowed by “limited technical resources and funding”   —  The word “server” imo is not very useful in the blockchain context; it combines together a bundle of concepts that are best treated separately.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was overcome with emotion during a FaceTime call he had with a five-year-old fan who is battling an aggressive brain tumor.

Hundreds of convicted sex offenders are no longer being monitored by sworn police officers in Austin, Texas due to the city’s move to defund the police and cut cadet classes.

Mitchell Clark / The Verge : Meta rolls out Privacy Center to some people using Facebook on desktop in the US, putting the onus on the users to learn about security and privacy controls   —  The new Privacy Center includes guides and controls  —  Meta (the company formerly known as Facebook) has announced a new version …

Manish Singh / TechCrunch : India's antitrust watchdog orders an investigation into Google after complaints from news publishers that the company is abusing its news aggregation dominance   —  India's antitrust watchdog has ordered a new investigation into Google following complaints from news publishers who allege …

Brooks Nader said her Find My app informed her that a stranger was using an Apple AirTag to track her movements as she walked alone at night in New York City.

President Biden on Friday said he does not think the coronavirus as the world knows it today is here to stay, telling reporters from the White House "we can contain COVID."

Paul Sawers / VentureBeat : RoadRunner, which uses AI to help enterprises manage and recycle waste across multiple locations, raises a $70M Series D from General Atlantic's BeyondNetZero   —  RoadRunner Recycling, a data-driven waste management platform that helps businesses divert their junk away from landfill sites …

Celebrities around the world are paying tribute to Sidney Poitier, the beloved Oscar-winning actor, following his death. He was 94.

Employees at Google and Twitter are pumping cash into Democratic coffers as they come under fire for allegedly censoring Republican individuals and accounts.

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : Acorns plans to let users invest in individual stocks instead of just in its own ETF funds and says it could eventually support crypto investments   —  - Company currently only allows investing in its own ETF funds  — Feature could eventually support crypto investments, CEO says

Jennifer Garner has been named Woman of the Year by Harvard University's organization, Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Garner will be honored during a parade through Harvard Square on Feb. 5.

Six members of the advisory board that worked with President Biden during his transition period before taking office are now calling on him to take a different approach to the COVID-19 pandemic than the one he is currently using.

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch : LinkedIn plans to launch interactive, audio-only live events this month in beta for some creators and a video version in the spring   —  LinkedIn, now with more than 800 million people listing their professional profiles to build out their careers, is taking its next steps to get them to spend more time on the platform.

"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic is yearning for the public's help in assisting him with paying off his Netflix nemesis Carole Baskin.

Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich, known for helming such classics as “The Last Picture Show,” “What’s UP Doc?” and “Paper Moon” has died at age 82.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., honored the "defenders of democracy" who ensured Congress resumed its work following the Jan. 6 attack.

Gene Kelly, the beloved song-and-dance man who starred in films like "Singin’ in the Rain," "On the Town," "Anchors Aweigh" and "An American in Paris," passed away in 1996 at age 83. Kerry Novick spoke to Fox News about her father's life and legacy.

Anita Ramaswamy / TechCrunch : Alto, which offers a self-directed IRA service, raises a $40M Series B to help people make tax-savvy investments in assets like crypto and artwork   —  Alternative investments are having a moment.  Their popularity has surged over the last decade, with the asset class growing from just over $3 trillion …

During a recent podcast, Stewart had on a guest who joked about which chapter of “Harry Potter” a Bar Mitzvah occurred in.

The White House on Wednesday maintained its support for keeping schools opened across the nation as cases of the highly-transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19 continue to rise.

José Adorno / 9to5Mac : Instagram is testing the ability to switch between three feeds, including one that displays posts in chronological order, rolling out to all users in H1 2022   —  Head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, announced today that the app is rolling out for some users the ability to switch between different feeds.

Kanye West has been spotted spending time in public with actress Julia Fox amid his divorce from Kim Kardashian.

Cher, the 75-year-old Grammy, Oscar and Emmy winning singer and actor known for solo hits including “Believe” and film roles including “Moonstruck,” began performing as a duo with Sonny Bono in 1964.

Gary Sinise paid tribute to Lawrence Brooks, the longest World War II veteran who has died at 112 years old.

The soap opera star previously said she does Pilates six days a week to stay in shape.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will receive 1 pound after a court found that Britain’s Mail on Sunday invaded her privacy.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is getting mocked for posting an "emergency response" communications manager job opening following the I-95 disaster.

U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger insists that his agency has addressed the shortcomings they had when responding to rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, but House Republicans are not buying it.

The White House on Wednesday stood by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after its latest update for COVID-19 testing and isolation guidance has left many confused.

President Biden may continue to keep it all in the family with his next hire – yet another family member of a powerful Democrat.

Seth Meyers has paused his talk show following a positive coronavirus diagnosis.

Ben Affleck responded to the viral moment when Snoop Dogg mispronounced his name while announcing his Golden Globe nomination.

Jana Duggar's charge of endangering the welfare of a child has been adjudicated, Fox News can exclusively report.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reside in Montecito, California after they stepped back as senior members of the British royal family.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn says the University of Memphis shouldn't be using taxpayer money to fund a "woke" agenda -- responding to reporting that the school was offering incentives for faculty to overhaul their courses.

Eric Newcomer / Newcomer : Sources: NFT marketplace OpenSea is in talks to raise at a $13B valuation in a round led by Coatue, with Kathryn Haun's new crypto fund participating   —  Coatue expected to lead the round with Kathryn Haun's new fund participating  —  The NFT-marketplace OpenSea is in talks to raise …

Jane Seymour proudly flaunted her fit physique in a dark navy ruffled swimsuit as she smiled and looked up at the sky.

Asked whether negotiations or conversations about compromise have been ongoing, Manchin denied any knowledge of BBB discussions after his statement last month against the policy package.

Dr. Ian Cutress / AnandTech : Intel announces a line up of 12th Gen Core Alder Lake processors including 22 new desktop CPUs and 8 new H-Series laptop CPUs   —  When Intel launched its 12th Generation Core family of processors late last year, it was only a small set of overclockable parts for desktops that came to market.

After nearly a half a century in office, New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner, the longest serving secretary of state in the nation, is stepping down.

As a reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II relies on her closest confidantes for support.

FT. LAUDERDALE — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to efforts of one of his state's largest hospital systems as an example of practical data tracking that can give a clearer picture of the coronavirus pandemic.

Kif Leswing / CNBC : Apple becomes the first US company to reach a $3T market cap, tripling its valuation in under four years   —  - Apple hit a market cap of $3 trillion, tripling in valuation in under four years.  — The milestone is mostly symbolic but it represents investor recognition of Apple's success …

This holiday season was a somber one for Queen Elizabeth. It was the first time in more than 70 years that she celebrated Christmas without Prince Philip, who passed away at age 99.

Congress' top doctor urged lawmakers on Monday to move to a “maximal telework posture," citing surging numbers of COVID-19 cases at the Capitol – mostly among people already vaccinated.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he is considering implementing a COVID booster mandate for city workers.

Stephanie Yang / Wall Street Journal : The chip industry faces a recruitment gap, as plans for new fabs in the US will require an estimated 70K to 90K more workers by 2025 compared to 2020 levels   —  Limited supply of qualified workers poses challenge as facilities are built to bolster global supply of semiconductors

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : In 2022, Apple will likely entirely ditch Intel by WWDC, debut the biggest MacBook Air redesign in history, and launch iPhone 14 with a hole-punch-sized notch   —  After a modest set of device launches in 2021, Apple Inc. is set for a stronger 2022—with new iPhones, AirPods and potentially a VR headset.

Patton Oswalt defended his decision to perform with embattled comedian Dave Chappelle on New Year’s Eve.

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that went into effect Saturday that declares racism a "public health crisis" and establishes a "racial equity working group" in the state.

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday expressed support for reopening schools after the holiday break, offering guidance that contradicts the ongoing push from teachers unions to keep schools shuttered.

Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer : Microsoft has released an emergency fix for a year 2022 bug that is breaking email delivery on on-premise Microsoft Exchange servers   —  Microsoft has released an emergency fix for a year 2022 bug that is breaking email delivery on on-premise Microsoft Exchange servers.

Alec Baldwin reflected on 2021 and the “worst situation” he’s ever been a part of amid the ongoing investigation into the death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the indie-Western movie “Rust.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday the CDC might adopt a new testing recommendation for Americans looking to leave isolation after five days – a measure which would come while COVID-19 test shortages are already plaguing the nation as the omicron variant of the coronavirus surges.

From the battle for Congress to the early Trump and Biden 2024 moves, here are six major political questions that will hover over 2022.

Bloomberg : AT&T and Verizon reject the US Transportation Secretary's and FAA's request to delay rolling out new 5G services near airports, but may pause some deployments   —  AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. rejected a U.S. request to delay this week's launch of a new variation of 5G mobile service …