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Tech - Gizmodo - 12 minutes ago

NASA Thinks Boeing’s Starliner Can Fly in April, Which Is Hilarious

NASA engineers are targeting April for an uncrewed Starliner mission, with a crewed flight possible this fall, the agency’s commercial crew manager said Monday.

Tech - Gizmodo - 26 minutes ago

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Will Be Exciting… if You Care About Galaxy AI

A new Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra are headed our way, but the specs aren't the big news.

Tech - Gizmodo - 42 minutes ago

The ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Showrunner Isn’t Worried About Becoming ‘Game of Thrones’

Unlike the latter stages of 'Thrones', or the controversies of 'House of the Dragon', 'Knight' is planning on keeping George R.R. Martin involved.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 42 minutes ago

Why is retired New Zealand judge Sir William Young still on Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal? – Uzra Zeya

OPINION: US-based Human Rights First is calling for Sir William Young to stand down.

World - Fox News - 43 minutes ago

Pelosi endorses JFK's grandson in Democratic House primary

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., endorsed Jack Schlossberg — the grandson of the late President John F. Kennedy — who is running for Congress in New York's 12th Congressional District."This moment calls for leaders who understand the stakes and how to deliver for the people they serve. Jack Schlossberg is that kind of leader— a candidate for Congress we are all excited about, and someone I am proud to endorse," Pelosi said in part of a lengthy statement that Schlossberg posted on X."...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mexican cartel drones breach US airspace, are disabled by War Department, Duffy says

Drones operated by Mexican drug cartels breached American airspace and were soon disabled by the U.S. military, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.The breach took place near El Paso International Airport in Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily close the airport late Tuesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the breach and lifted the airspace restriction on Wednesday."The FAA and DOW acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion," Duffy anno...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Pick up Apple's Magic Mouse while it's on sale for $68

Amazon has a rare discount on Apple's USB-C Magic Mouse right now. You can grab the white version for $68, which is 14 percent off its usual price. The multi-touch mouse was first released in 2009 with a modest refresh released in 2015 and the addition of a USB-C port in 2024. The rechargeable mouse features gesture controls and automatically pairs with your Mac when connected via USB. The Magic Mouse can also be used with an iPad via Bluetooth, or with a Windows PC, though in that case, functi...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American Olympian Chloe Kim eyes historic gold medal despite shoulder injury

American snowboarding star Chloe Kim came into the 2026 Winter Olympics dealing with a brutal shoulder injury, but it hasn’t deterred her one bit.Kim finished on top of the leaderboard in the qualifying round for the women’s snowboard halfpipe event and is in clear contention for a third consecutive gold medal. Should she achieve the feat, Kim would become the first female Olympic snowboarder to claim three consecutive halfpipe gold medals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Ca...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Presidents' Day sales 2026: The best early tech deals to shop this week from Apple, Sony, Samsung and others

Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy appliances, mattresses and furniture as they are often on sale for the holiday. Tech also gets discounted around this time, but you have to do a bit more digging to find actually good deals. And this year, Presidents’ Day comes right after Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl 2026, which means there are some overlapping sales to consider. If you don’t want to sort through the mess of bad deals out there, Engadget has you covered. We’re curating the best President...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Amazon’s Presidents' Day deals arrive early with sales on Apple, Carhartt, Sealy and more

Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale runs Feb. 11-18 with early deals already live, cutting prices on tech, tools, mattresses, cookware and clothing. Shoppers can save $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11, nearly $220 on a Sealy mattress and 30% on Levi’s jeans. Keep in mind, though, that these discounts won’t last long.Stock up on power and hand tools during Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale.DeWalt battery 2-pack: $123.16 (45% off)Craftsman mechanics tool set: $129 (35% off)DeWalt cordless shop vacuum: $129 ...

Tech - It's FOSS - 1 hour ago

VibeOps Folks Rejoice! Warp Launches Oz for Managing AI Coding Agents in the Cloud

Can run many agents simultaneously, targets developer teams.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American Olympians take top medals in women's moguls at Winter Games

Americans stole the show in the freestyle skiing women’s moguls at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.Elizabeth Lemley, in her Olympic debut, took home the gold medal with a score of 82.30. Her teammate, Jaelin Kauf, finished right behind her and nabbed the silver with a score of 80.77.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLemley improved her score from the first final run. She scored a 79.02 before she catapulted to the top of the podium in the last final run. Kauf was second in ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

America’s most welcoming travel destinations revealed the No. 1 spot may surprise you

Big cities may hold great allure, but smaller destinations are still the most welcoming, according to new rankings from Booking.com. The online travel booking platform recently released its annual Traveler Review Awards, and one thing is clear.Small-town charm is alive and well. DOLLYWOOD TOPS DISNEY PARKS IN TRIPADVISOR'S BEST AMUSEMENT PARK RANKINGS SURVEYHere are the top five most welcoming destinations in the United States, according to Booking.com.Located in the Texas Hill Country, Frederic...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Hair Extensions Found to Contain Dozens of Hazardous Chemicals

Researchers found that a majority of tested brands contained potentially hazardous chemicals, including flame retardants.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Pelosi lambasted for endorsement of JFK's inexperienced grandson for congressional seat

Atlantic writer Jonathan Chait implored in a new article that the Democratic Party should not rally around another member of the Kennedy family after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed John F. Kennedy's controversial grandson.Political novice 33-year-old Jack Schlossberg is running in the crowded Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District — which comprises Manhattan's Upper West Side, Upper East Side and Morningside Heights, among other areas.Schlossberg recently share...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

The Biggest Year in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Brought Some Good News for Classic Players

'Magic' fans who fear the game's future being dominated by crossovers have a glimmer of hope in Hasbro's latest financial earnings.

Tech - Quanta Magazine - 1 hour ago

Physicists Make Electrons Flow Like Water

If you were asked to picture how electrons move, you could be forgiven for imagining a stream of particles sluicing down a wire like water rushing through a pipe. After all, we often describe electrons as “flowing” in an “electric current.” In reality, water and electricity flow in completely different ways. Whereas water molecules move together to form a swirly, coherent substance… Source

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Hillsdale launches ‘Learn Like Charlie’ campaign to urge Americans to study the Bible, Constitution

During Turning Point USA’s (TPUSA) All-American Halftime Show, Hillsdale College announced the launch of its "Learn Like Charlie" campaign, urging Americans to take the same free Hillsdale College online courses completed by Charlie Kirk, studying the Bible and America's founding.The Monday press release from the school quoted Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn, who spoke at Kirk’s memorial service on Sept. 21, 2025. Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley Univ...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Uber Eats’ new Cart Assistant feature is an AI hack for your grocery shopping

If there’s any area of your life that you might be willing to introduce more AI into, it’s likely something as mundane as grocery shopping. That’s what Uber is betting on with its new AI-powered feature in the Uber Eats app. Cart Assistant lets you "build grocery baskets faster and with less effort" by using AI to automatically fill your basket with items included on your shopping list. To use it, you search for a supported grocery store on the home screen of the app and tap the new Cart Assista...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

IN PHOTOS | On the ground in Tumbler Ridge

Ten people are dead, including the lone suspect, after a mass shooting in two locations including a high school in the small community of Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, RCMP say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Royal Family among world leaders sending condolences after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The Royal Family are among the world leaders who have expressed condolences with Canadians in the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bondi to face grilling in House Judiciary Committee over Epstein files, weaponization allegations

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers are expected to confront her over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case files, numerous high-profile, politically charged indictments and broader structural changes at the department.The hearing, beginning at 10 a.m., marks Bondi’s first appearance before the House panel since taking the helm of the DOJ.While some Republicans are likely to praise B...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bondi faces grilling in House Judiciary Committee hearing over Epstein files, weaponization allegations

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers are expected to confront her over the Department of Justice’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case files, numerous high-profile, politically charged indictments and broader structural changes at the department.The hearing, beginning at 10 a.m., marks Bondi’s first appearance before the House panel since taking the helm of the DOJ.While some Republicans are likely to praise B...

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Fast-moving storm floods SoCal freeways, triggers flash flood warning in burn scar

The storm dumped more than an inch of rain in Ojai in Ventura County, nearly three-quarters of an inch in downtown Los Angeles and dropped rain at nearly .75 inches an hour in the Angeles National Forest, triggering a flash flood warning.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

The iPhone Air MagSafe battery is cheaper than ever right now

We found the iPhone Air to have a pretty decent battery life for such a thin-and-light phone, somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But it's still a phone, arguably your most used device on a daily basis, so you may need to top it up during the day if you're using it constantly. That’s where Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack comes in, and it’s currently on sale for $79. This accessory only works with the iPhone Air, but much like the phone it atta...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The New ‘Stargate’ Is Adding a Familiar Face in a Surprising Way

Plus, 'The Mummy 4' producer Tyler Gillett has high praise for the movie's script.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

U.S. House poised to vote against Trump's tariffs on Canada

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote Wednesday on a resolution against President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, and there's evidence that enough Republicans have grown tired of the trade war that the vote could pass.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Cameron Mathison says noticing subtle body changes ‘saved my life’ after cancer diagnosis

Cameron Mathison is opening up about his health journey, and what "saved" him.During an interview with Fox News Digital at the 33rd Annual Movieguide Awards, the 56-year-old actor encouraged others to "pay attention to their body" when it comes to "digestion" and "energy," adding "it definitely saved my life.""Don't be a hypochondriac and start thinking everybody's got cancer, but I was really diligent about testing and paying attention to my body, and it saved my life. It definitely saved my li...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

We're Democrats. From food to housing, costs keep rising here’s a serious fix

For millions of Americans, affordability is not an abstract policy debate. It is the daily stress of choosing between groceries and prescriptions, rent and childcare, gas and electricity. Families feel it everywhere, and they are right to demand answers.More than a year past his self-imposed "day one" deadline to lower costs, President Donald Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have not only failed to lower the cost of groceries, housing or healthcare, but are actively and intentionally ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 May Turn Poké-Haters Into Believers

Pokémon Pokopia helps players stop catching creatures and instead become Poke-ecologists.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Pokémon Pokopia Could Be the Switch 2’s Biggest Sleeper Hit

Pokémon Pokopia helps players stop catching creatures and instead become Poke-ecologists.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Where are the Quebec hockey stars?

For the first time in more than 70 years, no Quebec players were called up to play on Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team. With no representation at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games, what does this mean for the future of hockey in la belle province?

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Pokemon Pokopia is so damn cozy

Pokémon Pokopia can be described as a pocket monster-themed take on Animal Crossing with a hint of Stardew Valley thrown in for good measure. And if you're like me, that alone is probably enough to sell you on the game. However, after getting a chance to play a preview of it for around half an hour, it became immediately clear that the game's coziness levels are off the charts, but it also offers some fun twists on the genre.Co-developed by The Pokémon Company, GAME FREAK and KOEI TECMO, instead...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Olympic medalist's ex speaks out after he reveals infidelity following event: 'Hard to forgive'

The former girlfriend of Norwegian Olympic medalist Sturla Holm Laegreid spoke out after the biathlete lamented his transgressions following an event at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday.Laegreid volunteered that he cheated on the woman three months into their six-month relationship. She didn’t appear to be open to taking him back as she spoke to a Norwegian media outlet.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It is hard to forgive. Even after a declaration of love in front of the whole ...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

The 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off

MicroSD Express cards are still a little hard to find, considering they're pretty new and only really started becoming popular last year once the Switch 2 came out. These upgraded versions of microSD cards are the only ones compatible with the Switch 2 for expanding its storage, os if you're already starting to feel the crunch on your console, it's worth picking one up. Samsung's P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now you can grab the 512GB version of $80, which is 33 percent off and one o...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Two Blocks from the White House: Hard times for Brand America

Olympic jeers, bridge blocking threats, and inflammatory foreign policies. Are Donald Trump’s actions hurting America’s global reputation?

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

7 Weird Space Phenomena That Only Make Sense if Dark Matter Exists

Dark matter, science is really counting on you.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

The Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $299 ahead of Presidents' Day

Whether you're one of the few people still keeping up with New Year's resolutions or just want an upgraded smartwatch, now is a good time to get an Apple Watch now that you can save with Presidents' Day deals. Currently, the Apple Watch Series 11 is on sale for $299, down from $399. The 25 percent discount brings the 2025 model back down to its record-low price. We named the Apple Watch Series 11 as our choice for best smartwatch overall. It scored a 90 in our review thanks to its 24 hours-plus...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

The Radical Propulsion Needed to Catch the Solar Gravitational Lens

Sending a mission to the Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL) is the most effective way of actually directly imaging a potentially habitable planet, as well as its atmosphere, and even possibly some of its cities. But, the SGL is somewhere around 650-900 AU away, making it almost 4 times farther than even Voyager 1 has traveled - and that’s the farthest anything human has made it so far. It will take Voyager 1 another 130+ years to reach the SGL, so obviously traditional propulsion methods won’t work ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Man, 2 children dead after shooting in First Nation near Maniwaki, Que.

A man and two children are dead after a shooting in an Algonquin First Nation north of Ottawa-Gatineau early Wednesday.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'GOP' House candidate admits she's actually a progressive in viral video: 'Telling people the truth'

A video is going viral of a congressional candidate in North Carolina admitting she is truly a "progressive" even though she is running as a Republican. "Are you trying to trick people?" Katie Barr, who is running in North Carolina's 14th Congressional District, was asked on a podcast called "The Hometown Holler." "If you go on the campaign website, above the fold as they call it, is like, 'I'm not a real Republican.' Like, I am telling people the truth. I knock on a door and say, ‘I am running ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Vance warns Iran that 'another option on the table' if nuclear deal not reached

Vice President JD Vance warned Iran that there is "another option on the table" if the regime does not make a nuclear deal with the U.S.Vance made the statement while speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force Two on Tuesday. A reporter referenced President Donald Trump's musings about potentially deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East."How confident are you in going the diplomatic route? Do you think that is still going to be successful or are we leaning more t...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Hubble Zooms in on the Mysterious Egg Nebula, and It’s More Spectacular Than Ever

The stunning image captures a star's dying moments wrapped in dust, light, and a cosmic conundrum still waiting to be solved.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dementia risk may rise with a common afternoon snack mistake, experts warn

Grabbing something sugary in the mid-afternoon can feel like an easy fix for low energy, but the timing could have an impact on brain health, experts say.For many Americans, the most vulnerable eating decisions of the day happen between lunch and dinner, and those decisions could have long-term consequences for how the body and brain handle blood sugar later in the day, according to recent research and reports.Experts say the timing and the type of snack matter more than most people think.'ADDIC...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Nicolas Cage Explains the Allure of Watching ‘Spider-Noir’ in Black and White

The MGM+ and Prime Video Spider-Man show starring the Oscar winner comes out this spring.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

How to Set Up an Apple Watch for Your Kids (2026)

Want to give your children an easy way to contact you—without giving them a smartphone? Family Setup on WatchOS can help.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Mullvad VPN review: Near-total privacy with a few sacrifices

Mullvad, a virtual private network (VPN) named after the Swedish word for "mole," is often recognized as one of the best VPNs for privacy. I put it on my best VPN list for exactly that reason. I've got huge respect for the extra lengths Mullvad goes to in order to ensure its user's privacy. To give you a preview, Mullvad is one of the few VPNs other than my normal privacy recommendation, Proton VPN that lets users pay entirely in cash. But even Proton VPN asks for an email address to make an acc...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

U.S. lawmaker Ro Khanna names 6 'powerful men' originally redacted from Epstein files

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before a House committee today, where lawmakers are expected to press her on the Justice Department’s ‌handling of files involving the late financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. One lawmaker, Ro Khanna, said at least six men were redacted from the files for no apparent reason.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

American Olympian Ryan Cochran-Siegle picks up silver in men's super-G

Olympic skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle picked up Team USA’s latest medal on Wednesday, capturing a silver in the alpine skiing men’s super-G.Cochran-Siegle put together a time of 1:25.45 and finished 0.13 seconds behind Swiss skiing star Franjo von Allmen, who picked up his third gold medal of the Milan Cortina Games. Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt won the bronze.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFor Cohran-Siegle, it's his second Olympic medal of his career. He won a silver medal in th...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

9 Best Cheap Laptops (2026), Tested and Reviewed

From surprisingly good $300 Chromebooks to excellent $650 Windows laptops, these are the best budget laptops we’ve tested.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Pritzker joins chorus of Dem governors boycotting White House dinner after snub ignites 'chaos'

A chorus of Democratic governors are rallying behind their fellow Democratic Governors Jared Polis, from Colorado, and Wes Moore, from Maryland, after they did not receive invites for a traditionally bipartisan White House dinner. Illinois Democrat Governor JB Pritzker was among those who decided they would be boycotting the slate of events hosted at the White House for the National Governors Association's annual winter gathering held Feb. 19–21. "No way will I attend the White House dinner with...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

WWE legend reveals harrowing health battle: 'It’s been a fight'

WWE legend Fred Ottman, known in the ring as Typhoon, opened up on Sunday about a health scare that caused him a lengthy hospital stay last month.The former pro wrestler said he had been in the hospital for about 30 days and wanted to let his fans, family and loved ones know that he was doing OK, but wasn’t "out of the woods yet."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Unfortunately, my gallbladder exploded inside of me and it released a bunch of poison into my body," Ottman said. "So...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Person questioned in Nancy Guthrie disappearance released after Arizona stop

A person who was briefly detained for questioning Tuesday evening in Rio Rico, Arizona, in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been released, authorities said.The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said deputies detained an individual during a traffic stop south of Tucson, near the US-Mexico border, hours after the FBI released surveillance images of a masked person wearing what appeared to be a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door the night she vanished.The department a...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Hamas kidnapped us together, held us apart for over a year and now we’re starting over

My name is Arbel Yehoud. I am 30, and I was born and raised in Kibbutz Nir Oz. My name is Ariel Cunio. I am 28, and I was also born and raised in Kibbutz Nir Oz. We grew up just a few steps apart, in the same small community in southern Israel, long before we ever imagined our lives would be defined by survival.SCHOLAR CHALLENGES MS RACHEL’S GAZA MESSAGING AS ANTISEMITISM SURGES GLOBALLYOn Oct. 7, 2023, we were kidnapped from our home by Hamas terrorists. Arbel was held in captivity for 482 days...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

CNN ratings down bigly from 2017 'Trump bump' through 2025 amid changing media landscape

CNN benefited from the "Trump bump" during President Donald Trump’s first administration, but ratings are down bigly the second time around as both the media landscape and the network have changed drastically. An analysis shows CNN has lost more than 40% of its total day and primetime audience from 2017 to 2025, the respective first years of the two Trump presidencies.In 2015, CNN averaged 711,000 primetime viewers with a total daily audience of only 489,000. That year, Trump didn’t descend the ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Paramount Wants to Shell Out on ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’

Ahead of multiple new movies, Paramount is making the Ninja Turtles a priority for merch, web series, and... restaurants?

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: NY Times columnist sinks to sick new low mocking JD Vance's mom

In an age of rage, it is often difficult to stand out from the mob, as so many pander to the perpetually irate. However, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie has found a way to win the race to the bottom. In a post on Bluesky, Bouie mocked the addiction of the mother of Vice President J.D. Vance, saying that she should have sold her son for drugs.Bouie used Bluesky — a digital safe zone for viewpoint intolerance on the left — to post one of the most reprehensible attacks on Vance. Bouie wrote ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Far-left podcaster Jennifer Welch known for profane attacks emerges as destination for Democrats

Far-left podcast star Jennifer Welch has emerged as a darling of the liberal media after her often-extreme, regularly viral rhetoric put her in a position to influence the Democratic Party.Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast, was an Oklahoma City-based interior designer who starred in the short-lived Bravo reality show "Sweet Home Oklahoma" from 2017-2018. It wasn't until 2022 that she launched "I've Had It" with co-host Angie "Pumps" Sullivan. The podcast, which initially launched as an...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Big mistake to legalize marijuana? Health experts warn of ‘worse outcomes'

After years of backing the legalization of marijuana in the U.S., The New York Times changed course in an editorial published Tuesday.In the piece, entitled "It’s Time for America to Admit That It Has a Marijuana Problem," the editorial board stated that the U.S. "has recently gone too far in accepting and even promoting its use."This is a stark departure from the publication’s longtime support of making marijuana mainstream. In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug shou...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz Review: A Keyboard for the Competitive

This esports keyboard isn't particularly comfortable, but it's incredibly competitive.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The 2027 Toyota Highlander is fully electric and has a 320-mile range

Toyota has unveiled the 2027 Highlander, the first fully electric version of the vehicle and the automaker’s fourth EV in the US. It’s also the company’s first EV assembled in the country and the first electric model with three rows of seats. The automaker already sells the electric C-HR crossover and the electric bZ SUV in the US. While the 2027 Highlander resembles its predecessors, its lines look sharper and it has broader fenders. In addition, it features flush door handles similar to Tesla’...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Person detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie case has been released and more top headlines

1. Person detained for questioning in Nancy Guthrie case has been released2. Trump tells Kudlow that the US 'should have the lowest interest rates in the world’3. Nine killed, dozens injured in shooting at Canadian school and home, police sayTEHRAN THREAT — Trump set to meet Netanyahu to discuss ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. Continue reading …'VILE' — Dem Rep's 'total meltdown' in heated hearing with ICE director sparks viral outrage. Continue reading …CASH COW — American-born Olympian comp...

Tech - Universe Today - 4 hours ago

Can Life Begin on a Moon Without a Sun?

Free-Floating Planets, or as they are more commonly known, Rogue Planets, wander interstellar space completely alone. Saying there might be a lot of them is a bit of an understatement. Recent estimates put the number of Rogue Planets at something equivalent to the number of stars in our galaxy. Some of them, undoubtedly, are accompanied by moons - and some of those might even be the size of Earth. A new paper, accepted for publication into the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, a...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

American Olympic medalist fires direct message at critics: 'They hate to see two woke b----es winning'

American figure skater Amber Glenn fired back at critics on Tuesday following her gold medal victory in the team event at the Winter Olympics.Glenn, who said she was taking a social media break because of "hate" comments after criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration, returned to TikTok with photos of herself and Alysa Liu. She directed her caption at those who apparently came after her.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"They hate to see two woke b----es winning," Glen...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Elon Musk's latest scheme is a satellite catapult on the Moon

With his newfound focus on the Moon, Elon musk is making some wild new plans. In an xAI meeting with employees, Musk said the company needed to build an AI satellite factory on the moon with a gigantic catapult to launch them into space, according to audio heard by The New York Times.  All of that would be part of the billionaire's plans to create a massive orbiting AI "data center" that uses satellites powered by the sun and kept cool by the vacuum of space (a bad plan, some experts say). Any s...

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Jessie Diggins’ Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026

What a three-time Olympic medalist packs to Milano Cortina 2026.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Wacom MovinkPad 11 Tablet Review: A Portable Sketch Pad

Wacom’s Android-based drawing pad tries, and mostly succeeds, to pack a full digital art workstation into a portable sketch pad.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

FAA lifts closure of airspace over El Paso that had been enacted for 'special security reasons'

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has called down a notice to halt all flights to and from El ​Paso International Airport in Texas ​for "special security reasons" just hours after it was issued.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Airspace over El Paso, Texas, closed by FAA for 'special security reasons'

The U.S. has halted all flights to and from El ​Paso International Airport in Texas ​for "special security reasons," the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday, without giving more details.

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 hours ago

Here Are Your Choices for a Self-hosted eBook Server

Thinking about self-hosting an ebook library? Here are the open source software you can consider.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

MTG calls Trump's endorsement of Salazar ‘an insult to his base’

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed President Donald Trump's endorsement record again after he backed Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar of Florida for re-election."She supports illegals more than most democrats. His endorsements are an insult to his base," Greene wrote Tuesday in a post on X.Fox News Digital reached out to Salazar's campaign and sent a direct message to the lawmaker on X seeking comment but did not immediately receive a response. The White House also did not immediatel...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Prince William breaks royal code to distance himself from ‘despicable’ uncle Andrew: expert

Prince William refuses to protect his "despicable" uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, choosing instead to support the victims of Jeffrey Epstein with his wife by his side.British royals expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital the future king of England sees silence as a serious threat to the monarchy and is ready to shatter the "never complain, never explain" tradition."Prince William, with the major influence of Princess Catherine, is modernizing the monarchy by clarifying their position — ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Human waste in Roman medicine? First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement'

Researchers recently unveiled proof that Romans used a surprising ingredient in their medical treatments — and it's far from sanitary.The research focuses on a vessel that was unearthed in Pergamon, originally a Greek city that was conquered by the Romans in 133 B.C. The site is now located in İzmir Province, in western Turkey.While the vessel appeared ordinary, it was later found to have served a medical purpose. Researchers identified "dark brownish flakes" in the residue — which were determin...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Trump, Netanyahu to meet at White House in high-stakes talks on Iran, Gaza plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday in a visit expected to center on Iran, as Washington weighs diplomacy against the threat of military action and Israel pushes to shape the scope of negotiations.Trump has signaled the Iranian file will dominate the agenda. In a phone interview with Axios, the president said Tehran "very much wants to reach a deal," but warned, "Either we make a deal, or we’ll have to do something very tough...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

'I used to trust them': Family shattered after 6-month-old baby dies at Winnipeg Children's Hospital

A grieving father says he feels numb after taking his six-month-old son to a Winnipeg emergency department, believing he was in the right place to help his child. Ten hours later, his baby was taken into surgery and died.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Barabak: There's nothing phony about California elections. The same can't be said for Trump and his enablers

The state's elections are on the up and up, but you wouldn't know it from Republicans like Mike Johnson, who keeps perpetuating falsehoods. The House speaker knows better. Or should.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Rampant post-fire price gouging went unpunished, report alleges

A new report from the Rent Brigade asserts that there were more than 18,000 potential examples of price-gouging in L.A. last year and minimal enforcement.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

California man serving prison time is awarded $27.3 million for 2021 shooting by deputy

A federal jury awarded more than $27 million in damages to an Adelanto man who now uses a wheelchair after being shot multiple times by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy in 2021.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Ballot proposal may change how pay is set for L.A. County sheriff's deputies, firefighters

County supervisors are crafting a proposal for a November 2026 ballot measure would shift final say in public safety labor contracts to an arbitration panel.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

9 inmate deaths already this year bring renewed scrutiny of L.A. County jail conditions

Facing a pending lawsuit from the California Attorney General's office over dire conditions in the jail system, officials at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said they are taking steps to improve the intake process and screen for health issues amid a recent spate of deaths.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

VA terminates leases of West L.A. land, leaves land used by Brentwood School's athletics in limbo

The Department of Veterans Affairs has ended agreements allowing three entities including a prestigious K-12 academy to use parts of its West L.A. campus.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Six L.A. power players who found themselves in the Epstein files

The latest release of Epstein files shines new light on the disgraced financier's former relationships with several Los Angeles power players, including a prominent film director, a celebrity chef and an NFL owner.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

AI Industry Rivals Are Teaming Up on a Startup Accelerator

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and a host of other major tech companies have found common ground in F/ai, a new startup accelerator based out of Paris.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Mazzer Philos Review (2026): Sweet, Zero-Retention Grinds

Mazzer Philos is a commercial-caliber coffee grinder made for the home countertop. And it made for some of the most delicious espresso I pulled this year.

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

Smaller Classes: Mamdani Does the Math

The mayor would need $700 million for teachers to reduce class sizes in line with a state mandate.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026

Some of the best sales of the year are happening right now—we’ll help you save on our all-time favorite mattresses and bedding.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Gradually, then suddenly, blue state America is heading for financial disaster

In his famous 20th century novel "The Sun Also Rises," Ernest Hemingway’s character, Mike Campbell, was asked by a friend how his financial ruin had happened. Campbell replied to the question simply, "Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly."Just a cursory look at today’s headlines and one can see this very idea of "gradually and then suddenly" playing out in the fiscal health of many blue states. California, the poster child for a state heading down the road to financial ruin, is slated to lose f...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

The best MacBook accessories for 2026

Apple’s MacBooks don’t need much help out of the box, but the right accessories can make a noticeable difference in how you use them day to day. Whether that means adding more ports, creating a cleaner desk setup or making your laptop easier to travel with, there’s a growing ecosystem of gear designed to fill in the gaps Apple leaves behind. A good accessory should feel like an extension of your MacBook, not a workaround.The picks below are meant to work smoothly with macOS and today’s USB-C-onl...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Federal welfare spending is a fraud magnet and taxpayers are paying the price

Investigators have found a large underworld of fraud in Minnesota’s welfare programs. In one scandal, 57 people were convicted of stealing benefits from a children’s food program. In another scandal, investigators allege that Medicaid programs for housing, autism and assisted living have been looted. A third scandal is the apparent widespread fraud in daycare programs, as profiled by a YouTuber.Republicans have jumped on the Minnesota scandals to highlight how the fraud spread in the Somali comm...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Gov. Pritzker ignored my letter after his sanctuary policies killed my daughter

I am a lifelong Illinoisan, and I have met my social contract. I’ve done everything properly. I’ve been law-abiding and I’ve been productive. And if I didn’t do these things, I would have been punished. So I’ve met my side of the bargain. But I want my governor to know that he hasn’t met his end of the bargain.Recently, I sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker a letter asking straightforward questions about the sanctuary policies he champions—policies that protected an illegal alien who went on to kill my daug...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Gov Pritzker ignored my letter after his sanctuary policies killed my daughter

I am a lifelong Illinoisan, and I have met my social contract. I’ve done everything properly. I’ve been law-abiding and I’ve been productive. And if I didn’t do these things, I would have been punished. So I’ve met my side of the bargain. But I want my governor to know that he hasn’t met his end of the bargain.Recently, I sent Gov. JB Pritzker a letter asking straightforward questions about the sanctuary policies he champions — policies that protected an illegal alien who went on to kill my daug...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Arizona Mexican restaurant swamped with hate over free meals for ICE, but owners respond with ‘God bless you’

An Arizona Mexican restaurant run by immigrants has been swamped with hateful messages, calls and online reviews over it giving free meals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, but the owners say they are responding with kindness."We're trying to respond in a positive way, just because I know that putting more hate onto hate is not going to lead anywhere good," Jorge Rivas, who owns Sammy’s Mexican Grill, told Fox News Digital on Tuesday.In a recent video shared on social med...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

‘Truly Beyond Words!’: Tesla’s Conflict with a German Labor Union Is Getting Out of Hand

One can't help but wonder if Elon Musk even enjoys having a factory in Germany anymore.

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

Rachel Scott Wants to Dress the New New York Woman

Rachel Scott, the new designer of Proenza Schouler, wants to dress the city for the future and for the world.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

The surprising reason why Americans could face high beef prices for years

Beef prices are soaring — and economists warn Americans shouldn’t expect relief anytime soon, as the U.S. cattle herd shrinks to its smallest size in 75 years.The massive decrease in cattle numbers has been caused by years of drought, soaring costs and an aging ranching workforce. Agricultural economists and ranchers alike say rebuilding herds will take years, meaning beef prices aren’t likely to ease anytime soon."The biggest thing has been drought," said Eric Belasco, head of the agricultural ...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Astronomers Are Closing In on the Kuiper Belt’s Secrets

As next-generation telescopes map this outer frontier, astronomers are bracing for discoveries that could reveal hidden planets, strange structures, and clues to the solar system’s chaotic youth.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Veterans Affairs employees pushing back against Ottawa's return-to-office order

The union representing Veterans Affairs Canada employees is fighting back against a return-to-office order issued by the federal Liberal government last week.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Breaking the Fourth Wall: Left-wing groups defiant as GOP sheds light on groups tied to China

As House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith dropped the gavel at 10:05 a.m. on Tuesday opening a hearing on "malign foreign influence," the groups under scrutiny did not retreat, apologize or go silent.They escalated.Inside Room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building, Smith warned that the U.S. nonprofit sector had become a vulnerability exploited by foreign adversaries. Outside the hearing room — across social media — far-left organizations tied to Marxist tech tycoon Neville Ro...

Tech - It's FOSS - 6 hours ago

Adios! Says Ubuntu to The Software and Updates Tool

Removed because it was deemed too complex and dangerous for normies.

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

Sex Toys for Every Type of Body and Ability (2026)

From app-controlled toys to mounts and wearables, I tested a variety of sex toys for every type of body and ability.