California advocates insist on raising minimum wage to $30 despite research showing 'negative outcomes'
Advocacy groups in California are pushing for a $30 minimum wage in Oakland despite research suggesting the policy showed "negative outcomes" across the Golden State.It was reported on March 30 that One Fair Wage is launching a ballot initiative in Alameda County and the city of Oakland as local officials consider an increase in their minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative which would appear on the Nov. 3 ballot this year plans to increase the minimum wage in both the city and county.One Fa...
Texas man tackled by church security after bringing loaded gun, ammo to Houston service
A Texas man armed with a loaded gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition was tackled by a security guard inside a Houston church before he could open fire, police said.Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, 23, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show.Houston police said that on March 15, Mbwavi arrived at Eden Church, which holds services at Post Entertainment Center in downtown Houston on Sunday mornings.According to court documents, a member of the church’...
Trump-backed Republican pads GOP's fragile House majority by winning showdown for MTG's former seat
RINGGOLD, GA Republican congressional candidate Clay Fuller just gave House Speaker Mike Johnson a little bit of breathing room as the GOP clings to a razor-thin majority in Congress.Fuller, who was backed by President Donald Trump, on Tuesday defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the empty U.S. House seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District, the Associated Press reports.The seat was left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene st...
'Organized chaos' of Rock League strategy keeping curlers on their toes in early going
Rock League has not been perfect through two days. But if the goal of this one-week Rock League preview season is proof of concept, then you can see how it all might come together.
Popular far-left streamer unleashes profane tirade against Vietnamese communist refugee in resurfaced vid
A previously-deleted video of far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker launching several F-bombs against a Vietnamese refugee resurfaced on X Tuesday.The video featured Piker reacting on a livestream to a 2020 BBC video featuring Vietnamese refugee Bach Hac explaining why her community largely supported President Donald Trump."As Vietnamese refugees, we have endured suffering under the communist regime," she said.WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AN...
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At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems
House Democrats gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a "shadow hearing" on midterm election security, where experts echoed their arguments that state-run elections are safe and secure.
Why Canada's reaction to Israel's invasion of Lebanon is so different this time
Canada's response to Israel's 2026 invasion of Lebanon has been unequivocal condemnation of what Prime Minister Mark Carney called "an illegal invasion." That's a marked contrast to Stephen Harper's defence of Israel's 2006 invasion.
Judge declares mistrial in decades-old killing of 11-year-old girl over evidence revelation
A Connecticut judge has declared a mistrial in the case involving an 11-year-old girl who was raped and killed over a revelation involving decades-old evidence. Marc Karun, 60, was on trial on murder and kidnapping charges stemming from the alleged killing of Kathleen Flynn, according to FOX 61. Flynn, a sixth grader, was reportedly walking home from Ponus Ridge Middle School in Norwalk when she was attacked on Sept. 23, 1986. Her body was found in the woods along a path to nearby Hunters Lane. ...
Biden wanted to drive reliable energy 'into a ditch,' says Trump Energy Secretary
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Biden administration was driving energy systems "into a ditch" through massive subsidies to unreliable sources like solar power and draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Wright appeared with his wife, Liz, on "The Katie Miller Podcast" Tuesday, where he criticized former President Joe Biden's energy policies for having a profound effect on the rest of the country."If you get energy wrong, you destroy your society," Wright said.TRUMP ADMIN OFFICIAL SAYS T...
Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion
Flight passengers are blasting British Airways after they said they were left stranded for days amid arctic-like temperatures in St. John's, a city in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.Their plane, which departed from London, England, and was headed to Houston, Texas, had an unplanned landing in Newfoundland on Tuesday, March 31, due to a health emergency. The plane was then further delayed due to a technical issue, British Airways said of the incident."We’re very sorry to our c...
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that, based on conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, he will delay the "bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks.Trump said the decision came after the leaders requested the U.S. "hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran," which the president previously threatened would start at 8 p.m. eastern time if a deal was not reached.The president said the postponement is subject to the Islamic...
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Massive "Treasure Trove" 3,000-Year-Old Silk Road City Discovered In Uzbekistan
Massive "Treasure Trove" 3,000-Year-Old Silk Road City Discovered In Uzbekistan Authored by Maria Mocerino via Interesting Engineering (emphasis ours), A Chinese-Uzbek archaeological team has discovered a remarkable 3,000-year-old city along the Silk Road that is rich with artifacts, providing new insights into urban development during the early Iron Age in Central Asia. Surkhan State Reserve. Sherobod District, Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan. (Wikimedia) Originally discovered in ...
Sabrina Carpenter strips down with Margaret Qualley and Madelyn Cline in provocative new music video
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is turning up the heat and the controversy with her latest music video.In the official video for "House Tour," the 26-year-old singer stripped down alongside a pair of A-list companions Margaret Qualley, the daughter of Andie MacDowell, and Madelyn Cline.What started as a glamorous girls’ night quickly spiraled, as the trio broke into a lavish mansion and unleashed chaos.SABRINA CARPENTER CALLS OUT CRITICS OF SUGGESTIVE ALBUM COVER AS HYPOCRITESThe trio stripped down a...
Musk Asks Court to Give Potential Winnings in OpenAI Suit to OpenAI’s Nonprofit
Musk also wants Sam Altman out of OpenAI.
Spain’s soccer federation faces FIFA disciplinary action after apparent anti-Muslim chants directed at Egypt
After some fans allegedly directed anti-Muslim chants during last Tuesday’s international soccer friendly between Spain’s national team and Egypt, FIFA confirmed it had opened disciplinary proceedings.In a statement, the sport’s governing body said the action was taken against Spain’s federation following the incident."FIFA has today initiated disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish Football Federation for incidents that occurred during the friendly match against Egypt."CLICK HERE FOR MORE ...
Apple Faces 'Massive Dilemma' With Success of the MacBook Neo
Apple may have a supply problem on its hands with the MacBook Neo... The laptop reportedly relies on "binned" A18 Pro chips with one GPU core disabled, and demand is so strong that the supply of those cheaper leftover chips could run out before the next model is ready. That leaves Apple choosing between lower margins, shifting production plans, or changing the lineup to keep its $599 hit product in stock. MacRumors reports: The all-new MacBook Neo has been such a hit that Apple is facing a "mass...
Daylight hammer attack suspect is illegal alien released under Biden policies: DHS
A Haitian illegal immigrant who was caught and released by the Biden administration in 2022 was arrested after allegedly bludgeoning a mother to death with a hammer on Friday outside a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, in broad daylight.Rolbert Joachim, 40, is charged with second-degree murder and criminal damage to property, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office jail records.Surveillance footage appeared to show Joachim smashing the woman’s car windshield, approaching her, and repeatedly h...
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Domino’s driver, 68, gets life-changing tip after simple gesture leads to surprise fundraiser
The 68-year-old has delivered pizzas part-time at Domino’s for 14 years.
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Synagogue In Tehran 'Completely Destroyed' In US-Israeli Strikes On Area
Synagogue In Tehran 'Completely Destroyed' In US-Israeli Strikes On Area The AP, AFP, and others have cited Iranian state media to say that US-Israeli strikes have "completely destroyed" a synagogue in Tehran, as attacks have intensified overnight and into Tuesday. "According to preliminary information, the Rafi-Nia Synagogue … was completely destroyed in this morning's attacks," the Shargh newspaper reported. Mehr news agency describes the synagogue was destroyed when an adjacent ...
Pro-Iran Hackers Target Critical U.S. Energy and Water Infrastructure
CISA issued a new warning on Tuesday.
Athena Strand photo shows deadly ride with FedEx driver who admitted killing girl during Christmas delivery
A haunting photo shows 7-year-old Athena Strand moments before prosecutors say she was driven to her death by the FedEx driver who abducted and killed her while delivering her Christmas present.The image, released by prosecutors on Tuesday, shows the young girl standing behind Tanner Horner on the day she was strangled in Texas in November 2022.In the black-and-white photo, Athena appears visibly uneasy as Horner focuses on the road ahead.Horner, 34, a former delivery driver accused of kidnappin...
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US, Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire, Iran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks
US, Iran, Israel Agree To 2-Week Ceasefire, Iran Will Allow Safe Passage Via Hormuz For Two Weeks Summary: President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, conditional on them "agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz" Iran accepts Pakistan's two-week ceasefire proposal, with the deal approved by the New Supreme Leader; Iran also says safe passage via Hormuz "Possible" for two weeks Israel has reportedly agreed to suspend b...
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President Donald Trump says Iran and US have reached two-week ceasefire agreement
'I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,' Trump said.
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Tehran’s $871 billion ‘tollbooth’ would change shape of Middle East forever
Iran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.
Elon Musk wants any damages from his OpenAI lawsuit given to the AI company's nonprofit arm
Elon Musk is still taking OpenAI to court over its transition to a for-profit company, but today he amended the complaint so that he won't personally get any of the $150 billion in damages he's pushing for. The Wall Street Journal reported that if Musk wins in his upcoming trial, he wants any damages should be awarded to the OpenAI nonprofit branch. He's also seeking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's removal from the nonprofit's board of directors if his suit succeeds.Musk launched a lawsuit against OpenA...
Kylie Jenner dazzles in daring white string bikini for poolside photos
Kylie Jenner is "hydrated and glowing" as she flaunts her bikini body on Instagram.Just after Easter weekend, Jenner uploaded several images of herself in a white string bikini and a Chrome Hearts waist chain, lounging poolside. It appeared to be promo for her new electrolyte packets, which she was holding in several of the images.Her mother, Kris Jenner, was among the thousands of comments praising the 28-year-old on her post."Oh wow the splash!!" Kris wrote before adding, "Wow, who took these ...
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'Gladiator fight' cases against L.A. juvenile hall staffers are falling apart
Last year, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta indicted 30 probation officers for arranging fights between youths housed at L.A. juvenile halls. But recently, prosecutors dropped charges against a third of the officers and are offering lenient plea deals to several others.
Anthropic hires Microsoft executive Eric Boyd as head of infrastructure; Boyd oversaw Microsoft's AI platform and worked at the company for 16 years
Brody Ford / Bloomberg: Anthropic hires Microsoft executive Eric Boyd as head of infrastructure; Boyd oversaw Microsoft's AI platform and worked at the company for 16 years Anthropic PBC has hired a
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No Kings - Except Moloch And Marx And Everyone Else
No Kings - Except Moloch And Marx And Everyone Else Authored by Anthony Esolen via American Greatness, No kings? But millions of little queens of both sexes, tyrants in both public and private life, who would make sure, if they were in the position to do so, that I would pay dearly for the very sentence I am writing right now; who police both what you say and what you would very much like to be left alone not to say; who use exceptional cases to justify surveillance over people who...
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Rattlesnake bite near Cal State campus marks sixth incident in Ventura County since mid-March
A recent rattlesnake bite near the campus of Cal State Channel Islands has heightened concerns about an increase in snake encounters in Ventura County this year.
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The doctor who proved handwashing saves lives was locked in an asylum for it
In 1847, a doctor at Vienna General Hospital cut the maternity ward death rate from 18% to 2% by requiring handwashing in chlorinated lime solution. The medical establishment repaid him with years of ridicule and eventually committed him to an asylum. Read the rest The post The doctor who proved handwashing saves lives was locked in an asylum for it appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Swalwell campaign denies online claims that congressman behaved inappropriately with staffers
A spokesman for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, on Tuesday denounced online claims that the congressman had inappropriate relationships with young congressional staffers.
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No US city cracks the top 40 in 2026 Happy City Index
Copenhagen ranked first among 251 cities in the Happy City Index 2026, scoring 6,954 points across 64 indicators covering citizens, governance, environment, economy, health, and mobility. Helsinki came in second (6,919) and Geneva third (6,882). If you're looking for the American cities in the rankings: San Francisco landed at #45, New York at #207, and Dallas at #248 four spots from the bottom. Read the rest The post No US city cracks the top 40 in 2026 Happy City Index appeared first on Boing...
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SuperCDM Experiment Reaches Critical Temperature, Bringing it One Step Closer to Detecting Dark Matter
The Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) experiment has reached its coldest operating temperature, hundreds of times colder than outer space.
Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity
The Minneapolis City Council is preparing to consider legalizing and regulating venues, such as bathhouses, where consenting adults can engage in sexual activity, possibly reversing the city's 38-year ban.The ordinances in question would remove "stigmatizing language" and add "new definitions to be inclusive of establishments where sexual activity between consenting adults may be facilitated," according to The Minnesota Star Tribune. The outlet noted that bathhouses and sex clubs operated in the...
‘She-Hulk’ Was Apparently One of Marvel’s Most Successful Shows
The head of Marvel Television explained that there was a disconnect between fans and general audiences.
Z.ai releases GLM-5.1, a 754B-parameter model that it says outperforms GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 on SWE-bench Pro, available under an MIT license
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Z.ai releases GLM-5.1, a 754B-parameter model that it says outperforms GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 on SWE-bench Pro, available under an MIT license Is China picking back
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Helicopters And Poison? 32 Charged In $20M Mount Everest Rescue Scam
Helicopters And Poison? 32 Charged In $20M Mount Everest Rescue Scam Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau investigates a large-scale insurance fraud operation in the Himalayan trekking sector. Authorities charge 32 individuals - including trekking company operators, guides, helicopter rescue coordinators, hospital owners, and doctors - with organized crime and fraud. The scheme allegedly triggers unnecessary and expensive helicopter evacuations that insurers foot the bill for. Ac...
Anthropic Unveils 'Claude Mythos', Powerful AI With Major Cyber Implications
"Anthropic has unveiled Claude Mythos, a new AI model capable of discovering critical vulnerabilities at scale," writes Slashdot reader wiredmikey. "It's already powering Project Glasswing, a joint effort with major tech firms to secure critical software. But the same capabilities could also accelerate offensive cyber operations." SecurityWeek reports: Mythos is not an incremental improvement but a step change in performance over Anthropic's current range of frontier models: Haiku (smallest), So...
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This guy ran 500 miles on LSD and mushrooms in 11 days
Dante Liberato, a 27-year-old retired cage fighter who lives in Manitou Springs, Colorado, spent 11 days last October running the 500 miles between there and Moab, Utah eating LSD and psilocybin throughout. His protocol: 30 to 40 micrograms of LSD trickled across the day, accumulating to around 200 micrograms by nightfall, then 11 to 14 hours of running the next morning before camping again. Read the rest The post This guy ran 500 miles on LSD and mushrooms in 11 days appeared first on Boing Bo...
Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house'
Vacationers can soon merge land and sea with a startling new tree house suite on the Royal Caribbean as long as they cough up six figures. Online debate is already robust about the offering.The Hero of the Seas vessel is rolling out the "Ultimate Family Treehouse" suite, which has a private whirlpool, game room and rooftop terrace.The triple-deck suite can sleep up to 12 guests with four full bathrooms, according to the Royal Caribbean website.CRUISE LINE JACKS UP MANDATORY GRATUITIES FOR TRAVEL...
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China's 3,000-foot "Goddess escalator" takes 21 minutes to ride
Wushan County in Chongqing now has the world's longest outdoor escalator system: 3,000 feet of moving stairs 21 escalators plus 8 elevators climbing from the county town up to a scenic mountain area above it. The whole ride takes 21 minutes. Read the rest The post China's 3,000-foot "Goddess escalator" takes 21 minutes to ride appeared first on Boing Boing.
The World’s First Eye-Tracking Smart Glasses Are Intriguing and Unpolished
Everysight's Maverick AI Pro smart glasses are trying to take one of the Vision Pro's best features, but it ain't that simple.
Anthropic launches Project Glasswing, an effort to prevent AI cyberattacks with AI
We see a lot of doom and gloom about the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence, particularly centered on how it could create new problems in cybersecurity. Anthropic has announced a new initiative called Project Glasswing to help address those concerns by working "to secure the world’s most critical software" against AI-powered attacks. The endeavor includes Amazon Web Services, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorganChase, the Linux Foundation, Microsoft, NVIDIA an...
WWE star suffers giant bump on her head before WrestleMania 42 match
WWE star Liv Morgan was banged up on "Monday Night Raw" after a segment that involved her getting pushed into stablemate Roxanne Perez and then thrown into a TV by her WrestleMania 42 nemesis Stephanie Vaquer.The promo happened quickly. Morgan and Perez were backstage as the Women’s World Championship title contender wanted to thank "The Prodigy" for her help fending off Vaquer the week prior. But Vaquer got her revenge.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe champion rushed into t...
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ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said the officers opened fire on the man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, when he allegedly tried to use his vehicle to run over another officer. The condition of the man is unknown.
Country star Ray Stevens, 87, breaks neck after serious fall in Nashville
Legendary country singer Ray Stevens is on the mend after suffering a broken neck in a serious fall late last month. According to a press release obtained by Fox News Digital, the 87-year-old two-time Grammy Award winner was taken to the hospital following his fall on Sunday, March 29. "He was briefly hospitalized in the Nashville area and is now recovering at home," the press release read.Stevens will wear a neck brace for "approximately four weeks" per the advice of his doctors.DEAD KENNEDYS F...
WATCH: Tybee Island teen takeover erupts in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier
A mass of teens participating in a takeover in Tybee Island, Georgia was interrupted in panic after police say gunfire broke out along the pier.According to the Tybee Island Police Department, authorities responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday when hundreds of people gathered near the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion area, a popular spot in the laid-back beach community.During the course of the "unpermitted, pop-up event," officers said they heard a single gunshot ring out, and the crowd began to sca...
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Texas Investigating Islamic Tribunal For Allegedly Operating Sharia Law Court
Texas Investigating Islamic Tribunal For Allegedly Operating Sharia Law Court Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday an investigation into a Dallas-based group accused of operating as a sharia law court. Protester David Wright (L) speaks with counterprotester Vincent Simon, a Muslim, as Melissa Yassini holds a sign across the street from a mosque in Richardson, Texas, on Dec. 12, 2015. LM Otero/A...
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Smugglers were caught with 5,000 Kenyan queen ants worth $220 each
A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport carrying 5,000 giant queen ants Messor cephalotes, a species prized in the exotic pet trade at $220 per ant. The ants were packed into test tubes stuffed with cotton wool, each tube sealed to keep its cargo alive for the journey. Read the rest The post Smugglers were caught with 5,000 Kenyan queen ants worth $220 each appeared first on Boing Boing.
I can’t help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee
Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users.
I can't help rooting for tiny open source AI model maker Arcee
Arcee is a tiny 26-person U.S. startup that built a high-performing, massive, open source LLM. And it's gaining popularity with OpenClaw users.
First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in
NASA unveiled the first-ever photo of Earth from the far side of the moon after a flyby Tuesday, taken by the Artemis II astronauts that President Donald Trump hailed in a phone call as "modern-day pioneers."The historic image, taken for the very first time by human beings from this exact perspective, was compared by NASA to the iconic "Earthrise" photo taken by astronaut Bill Anders from the Apollo 8 mission nearly 60 years ago.NASA dubbed the photo "Earthset," as a callback to the 1968 photo."...
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Germany unmasks the man behind REvil and GandCrab ransomware
For years the hacker known as "UNKN" ran two of the most destructive ransomware operations on the internet. Germany's Federal Criminal Police the Bundeskriminalamt, or BKA now says that's Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin, a 31-year-old from Krasnodar, Russia, who authorities believe still lives there. Read the rest The post Germany unmasks the man behind REvil and GandCrab ransomware appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Eric Kay's attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees
Lawyer David Gerger said he is withdrawing from representing Eric Kay in his ongoing appeals because the Angels broke a promise and stopped paying his legal fees.
Iranian athletes respond to Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight'
President Donald Trump's threat against Iran on Tuesday has prompted reactions from three Iranian athletes.Trump wrote on Truth Social, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" in reference to Iran amid his threats to target the nation's power plants and bridges.Former Iranian youth wrestling champion Sardar Pashaei, who now lives in the U.S., responded to Trump's threat in a statement to Fox News Digital."The Iranian regime still has a chance—and all the means nec...
Google rolls out an AI Enhance button for Photos on Android globally, offering automated lighting and contrast adjustments, and video playback speed controls
Andrew Romero / 9to5Google: Google rolls out an AI Enhance button for Photos on Android globally, offering automated lighting and contrast adjustments, and video playback speed controls Google annou
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France puts Freemasons on trial for hit squad murders
A murder trial opened in Paris last week with 22 defendants and a premise that sounds invented: killings and beatings allegedly commissioned through an internal dispute inside a Freemasonry lodge in Puteaux, just outside the city. Among those in the dock, according to France 24: four active DGSE foreign intelligence officers, two cops, a former DGSI counterintelligence official, corporate executives, and at least one professional killer. Read the rest The post France puts Freemasons on trial fo...
Former Prince Andrew refuses to leave temporary home, demands upgrades meet ‘royal standards’: expert
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly in no rush to leave his temporary home, deepening frustrations for his brother, King Charles III.The Sun reported that their younger brother, Prince Edward, paid Andrew a visit for a "quiet word," urging him to speed up his move over concerns he is "deliberately dragging his heels."Fox News Digital reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. A spokesperson for the palace previously told Fox News Digital it does not speak for Andrew, 66, because he is no...
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Container Ship Sinks In Hormuz After Iranian Strike Last Month; UBS Gives Latest Strait Update
Container Ship Sinks In Hormuz After Iranian Strike Last Month; UBS Gives Latest Strait Update The Egyptian-owned, Maltese-flagged container ship Safeen Prestige (IMO: 9593517), which was damaged in the first week of the U.S.-Iran conflict following an Iranian strike, has reportedly sunk in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Bloomberg, Pakistan's hydrographic service said the container ship sank last week, leaving only an oil slick on the surface of the water in the Hormuz chokepoi...
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Motorola Moto Pad: 11-inch Android tablet for $250
It's been well over a decade since I last held a tablet made by Motorola. In 2011, the Moto Xoom popped. It was a chonky piece of hardware, solid in the hand, with decent battery life for its day and you could get it with 3G baked in. Read the rest The post Motorola Moto Pad: 11-inch Android tablet for $250 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends
A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk.Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals, according to a recent alert from The Center for Forensic Science Research and Education (CFSRE).These man-made psychoactive substances are designed to mimic the effects of THC, the primary active component of cannabis.FATAL DRUG COMBINATION SPARKS ALERT AS 'RHINO TRANQ’ SPREADS...
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California man used a pickaxe to kill his teen half-brother with cerebral palsy
Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 15-year-old half-brother, Zayde.
China cries foul after college researcher’s fatal fall claims US questioning, feds stay tight-lipped
Chinese government officials are alleging that a University of Michigan researcher was questioned by U.S. law enforcement shortly before his death on campus last month a claim U.S. authorities have not confirmed.Danhao Wang, a research assistant in electrical and computer engineering, died in March after an incident inside the George G. Brown Building, according to the university.The University of Michigan Police Department said officers responded around 11 p.m. on March 19 to a report of a pers...
X has a slightly more functional photo editor now
X is rolling out an update to its in-app photo editor that gives users the ability to edit photos with xAI's Grok, blur faces and overlay text on images. The new editing features, in particular the addition of text-based edits via an AI assistant, bring it much closer in capabilities to dedicated photo apps like Google Photos. As part of the update, users are able to prompt Grok to make edits to a photo just by typing out what they want to see. The example video shared by Nikita Bier, X's Head o...
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A24 brings the creepy with The Backrooms
I'll watch pretty much anything with Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, Dirty Pretty Things, Children of Men) in it. But Chiwetel Ejiofor in an A24 horror flick? Pump it directly into my veins. The Backrooms, which is based on a series of OG YouTube shorts by Kane Parsons, is just over two minutes long. Read the rest The post A24 brings the creepy with The Backrooms appeared first on Boing Boing.
Blue Jays' Addison Barger put on 10-day injured list
Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger has been put on the 10-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.
Democrat swing candidate called Biden's border handling 'a huge misstep' after backing his approach as mayor
A Democratic candidate is facing scrutiny over an apparent reversal on the southern border as she seeks to flip a battleground House seat this year.Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti recently criticized former President Joe Biden's handling of the southern border, calling it "a huge misstep" and "really terrible" during a March podcast appearance.The House hopeful, however, did not appear to publicly criticize the administration’s border policies when Biden was president.Cognetti, who has served as t...
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Exposing The FBI's Human Experimentation Studies
Exposing The FBI's Human Experimentation Studies Authored by Ryan Lovelace via Racket News, “You’re only going to create a real problem for an FBI employee if you call ‘em direct this way.” Senior FBI official Thomas Gregory Motta was upset that I dared to call him to talk about the bureau’s hidden experiments on humans. He joined the bureau in 1998 and was promoted to the FBI’s senior ranks nearly 20 years ago. During his tenure, the bureau has grown proficient at snooping on ...
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Stop renting your office apps and finally own them for 92% off
TL;DR: Get 92% off access to MS Office 2019 apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows for just $16.97 (Reg. $229). Is it time to upgrade your office suite? Your content speaks for you. Read the rest The post Stop renting your office apps and finally own them for 92% off appeared first on Boing Boing.
Noah Hawley Is Remaking ‘Terrified,’ Which Shouldn’t Happen
We love the 'Alien: Earth' creator, but Argentinian filmmaker Demián Rugna's original is a one-of-a-kind.
Chrome Is Finally Getting Vertical Tabs
Chrome is finally adding built-in vertical tabs, "which will move the tabs to the side of the browser window, making it easier to read full page titles and manage tab groups," reports TechCrunch. The company is also introducing an immersive reading mode for a distraction-free, text-focused experience. From the report: The company notes that the new vertical tabs can be enabled at any time by right-clicking on a Chrome window and selecting "Show Tabs Vertically." The company says there's no hard ...
'Charlie's Angels' star Cheryl Ladd opens up for first time about ‘aggressive’ breast cancer battle
Cheryl Ladd is opening up about her breast cancer diagnosis for the first time.On Monday, Ladd, 74, got candid about her bout with cancer during an appearance at the PaleyFest 50th anniversary celebration of "Charlie's Angels.""Mine was an aggressive form," Ladd, who was accompanied by fellow costars Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith, said. "I had wonderful doctors. But I was bald for quite a while. It was a humbling experience.""I have a wonderful husband. All through it, he was there for me at eve...
The iPhone Gets a D– for Repairability
It’s a better rating than the company has gotten from repairability experts before, at least. Samsung is second worst with a D.
Autopsy reveals Colorado QB's blood-alcohol level was double the legal limit during fatal crash: report
Colorado sophomore quarterback Dominiq Ponder, the 23-year-old who died in a car accident last month, reportedly had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system when he crashed.Ponder’s blood-alcohol content was 0.167 g/100 mL, according to an autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports. The Boulder County Coroner’s report stated Ponder’s cause of death of was multiple blunt force injuries in an accident.Ponder’s mother said that she hopes conversations about decision-making can come from hi...
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JerryRigEverything tears down the LG Rollable phone that never was
Remember that LG phone boasting an expandable, rollable display? No? Don't feel bad: it was supposed to be released back in 2021, but it never saw the light of day. News of the device popped up just before LG hut down its money-losing mobile division entirely. Read the rest The post JerryRigEverything tears down the LG Rollable phone that never was appeared first on Boing Boing.
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How Trump took the US to war with Iran
US intelligence later branded his regime-change scenarios as ‘farcical’.
Anthropic's Project Glasswing - restricting Claude Mythos to security researchers - sounds necessary to me
Anthropic didn't release their latest model, Claude Mythos (system card PDF), today. They have instead made it available to a very restricted set of preview partners under their newly announced Projec
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CBS sells Late Show time slot to Byron Allen for comedy reruns
CBS has announced that when Stephen Colbert's cancelled Late Show goes off the air late next month, it will sell its late night time slots to producer Byron Allen in a "time buy" arrangement. Allen will fill the slots with his own comedy shows and sell advertising. Read the rest The post CBS sells Late Show time slot to Byron Allen for comedy reruns appeared first on Boing Boing.
Unprecedented Observation Reveals 2 Supermassive Black Holes Locked in a Tight Death Spiral
New research describes an unexpected double jet in a distant galaxy, revealing a pair of supermassive black holes on the verge of colliding.
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What defines a civilian target in war?
New York Times: The US has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.
Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster says she 'deserves a medal' for 26-year relationship
After 26 years of partnership and 18 years of marriage to Rod Stewart, Penny Lancaster says she deserves a medal.In a new interview with Best Magazine, the 55-year-old mother of two opened up about her relationship with the rock legend and revealed how they manage to "keep the intimacy alive" after nearly two decades of marriage."Yes, 26 years! I deserve a medal, don't I?" she told the publication, per the Daily Mail. "Only joking."The couple met back in 1999 when Penny was a student at Barking ...
ICE involved in shooting after agency says illegal immigrant gang member tried to ram officer
An alleged illegal immigrant gang member wanted in connection with a murder investigation in El Salvador was shot Tuesday by federal agents in California after authorities claim he tried to run over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer with his car.ICE Director Todd Lyons told Fox News the shooting unfolded after ICE agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop in Patterson, California, to arrest Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, a suspected 18th Street Gang member wanted in El Salvador...
Fix winter car damage for as little as $6 rust, scratches and more
Winter leaves behind salt, slush and grime, and now’s the time to clean it up. Starting at $6, these car care products help refresh your vehicle inside and out, from foam washes to rain-repelling windshield treatments. You’ll also find must-have tools like jump starters and tire inflators to keep you ready on the road.Car trash can: $9.98 (38% off)Retractable car charger: $16.14 (35% off)MagSafe phone vent clip: $9.99 (33% off)Cup holder coasters: $6.99 (30% off)Car scanner code reader: $19.99 (...
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Kanye West Banned From UK: Wireless Festival Cancelled After Home Office Revokes Travel Authorization
Kanye West Banned From UK: Wireless Festival Cancelled After Home Office Revokes Travel Authorization The UK Home Office has barred Kanye West (aka Ye) from entering the country, ruling that his presence “would not be conducive to the public good.” The decision, made hours after he received an initial Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on Monday, has triggered the immediate and complete cancellation of Wireless Festival, where he was set to headline all three nights in July at Fi...
Blanche invokes Trump ‘love’ when asked about staying on after Bondi
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showered President Donald Trump with praise during a Justice Department anti-fraud press conference and said any decision on permanently replacing Pam Bondi was up to the president."As to whether or not I want this job, I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump," Blanche said in his first public remarks since Bondi's firing. "It's the greatest honor of a lifetime, and if President Trump chooses to keep me as acting, that's an honor. If he...
Anthropic Launches ‘Project Glasswing’ to Stealthily Spot Cybersecurity Issues for Rivals
The company previously warned that its newest model "presents unprecedented cybersecurity risks."
Dawn Staley asks basketball world to move on after tense exchange with Geno Auriemma in Final Four clash
UConn coach Geno Auriemma confronted South Carolina’s Dawn Staley in the moments after the Huskies’ upset loss in last week’s Final Four.Despite Auriemma’s apology, which did not name Staley, chatter about the heated exchange carried into this past Sunday’s national championship game between UCLA and South Carolina.After the Bruins’ dominant title-game win over the Gamecocks, Staley praised UCLA coach Cori Close as a "really quality" person, a remark that contrasted sharply with her initial resp...
Tiny Robots Reveal Hidden Ocean Chemistry in Low-Oxygen Waters
A trove of robotic floats is bringing our knowledge of the deep sea to new depths.
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The Left Is Baffled - But Still Repulsed - By The White Working Class
The Left Is Baffled - But Still Repulsed - By The White Working Class Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, After failing to win Congress and the presidency in 2024, the Democrats conducted an internal postmortem of what went wrong. While they predictably did not divulge the full results, everyone knew what they had found. Their obsessions with the low side of 30/70 issues had especially alienated Democrats from white middle- and working-class voters. Yet mid...
Massachusetts mom offers to admit killing 3 children as prosecutors push back on move that could dodge prison
A Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children is offering to formally admit she killed them in a dramatic legal move that could shift the focus of her trial to her mental state and potentially keep her out of prison.Lindsay Clancy, who was a Duxbury labor and delivery nurse, is willing to formally admit in writing to her role in the killings, according to a new motion filed by defense attorney Kevin Reddington.The filing, obtained by WCVB5, comes just one week after a jud...
Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure
As Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure, the US government warns that Iran has carried out its own digital attacks against US critical infrastructure.
Spanberger dodges questions on whether she would reverse sanctuary policy as DHS turns up heat
RICHMOND, VA Virginia's Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ignored questions on whether she would entertain calls from the Department of Homeland Security to end sanctuary policies in the state."Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of the commonwealth," the agency said in a post to social media.Virginia and in particular Fairfax County has made headlines in recent weeks for a ...
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DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson, Who Testified Against Trump
It was a highly unusual move by Justice Department leadership to direct a case that appears to involve accusations of lying to Congress to a division that normally focuses on civil rights abuses.
ICE nabs 5 illegal immigrants wanted for murder abroad in New England crackdown
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Boston announced the arrests of five illegal immigrants over the past month who are wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, including several subjects of Interpol Red Notices.The agency said in a series of posts on X that ‘‘each illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration's disastrous open border policy.’’ICE said the migrants were apprehended in New England and are wanted overseas for serious violent o...
Livvy Dunne says she auditioned for HBO's 'White Lotus' but got rejected for a role
Former LSU gymnast and social media sensation Livvy Dunne claims she recently auditioned for the fourth season of the HBO drama "The White Lotus."In an interview with Boardroom on Tuesday, Dunne claims her first audition for an acting role was for the HBO hit series, but she did not get the part."My first audition ever was in person for a big show. Am I allowed to even say? I don't know. I didn't get it, but it was for ‘White Lotus’ Season 4. So, that was my first audition ever," she said.CLICK ...
Aunt Lydia Survived ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ to Bring New Complexity to ‘The Testaments’
She's no longer framed as a villain—but what's her role in the sequel series? Emmy-winning actor Ann Dowd explains.
Supreme Court Wipes Piracy Liability Verdict Against Grande Communications
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Following on the heels of the landmark Cox v. Sony ruling, the Supreme Court has vacated the contributory copyright infringement verdict against ISP Grande Communications, ordering the Fifth Circuit to reconsider its decision in light of the new precedent. [...] The order (PDF) effectively removes the case from the Supreme Court docket, urging the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to take another look at its decision in light of the new ruling....
Second choke point crisis looms as Houthis threaten key Red Sea shipping lane
Iran-backed Houthi forces are raising the prospect of a second global shipping choke point in the Red Sea, threatening to deepen pressure on energy markets and global trade as the conflict with Iran intensifies.The Houthis entered the conflict in early April with missile and drone strikes on Israel and have since warned they could target shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb a narrow corridor linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden raising concerns the war could expand beyond the Strait of Hormuz and fu...
Cyndi Lauper hit with backlash over SAVE Act stance as critics say ‘stick to performing’
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper is facing backlash after blasting a Republican-backed voting bill, warning her followers in a fiery social media post that the SAVE (Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility) Act is "not about protecting against voter fraud it’s about voter suppression."In an Instagram video, Lauper urged Americans particularly women to push back."It’s me, Cyndi. Don’t be fooled. The SAVE Act is not about protecting against voter fraud it’s about voter suppression. Congress is trying to pass...
