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eco - Wolf Street - 21 minutes ago

Job Openings Jump by 443,000 in 2 Months: Labor Market Retightens, Fed Faces Scenario of Solid Job Market and Accelerating Inflation

7.67 million job openings, highest since May, 2nd highest all year, and up from a year ago.

Tech - Gizmodo - 30 minutes ago

Glenn Beck Is Giving American History the Grokipedia Treatment

"This is not ChatGPT. This is not Wikipedia. This is verified, factual, memorized, first source truth."

Regional - L.A. Times - 30 minutes ago

Cruise passenger was served 33 drinks, pepper sprayed and restrained before he died, lawsuit says

Lawsuit against Royal Caribbean alleges a man who died onboard one of its ships consumed 33 drinks before he was restrained and died onboard.

Tech - Gizmodo - 35 minutes ago

You’re Going to Need a Bigger Wallet to Afford These Rare ‘Jaws’ Props

Two sought-after items that are not in the Academy Museum's huge exhibit paying tribute to the Spielberg classic are going up for auction.

Tech - Wired - 35 minutes ago

The 51 Best Shows on Hulu, WIRED’s Picks (December 2025)

To Cook a Bear, The Manipulated, and Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.

Tech - Engadget - 35 minutes ago

Nearly one-third of teens use AI chatbots daily

AI chatbots haven't come close to replacing teens' social media habits, but they are playing a significant role in their online habits. Nearly one-third of US teens report using AI chatbots daily or more, according to a new report from Pew Research. The report is the first from Pew to specifically examine how often teens are using AI overall, and was published alongside its latest research on teens' social media use. It's based on an online survey of 1,458 US teens who were polled between Septem...

Tech - Universe Today - 39 minutes ago

The Longest GRB Ever Detected Is An Intriguing Puzzle

In July 2025, telescopes detected a gamma-ray burst (GRB) that lasted seven hours. Most GRBs last only milliseconds, or a few minutes. Only a handful have lasted longer than that, and July's GRB was the longest ever detected. It hints at a new, exotic type of explosive event, and astronomers have a few candidates.

World - Fox News - 39 minutes ago

NHL deputy commissioner doubles down on Olympic concerns, says players 'won't go' if ice is deemed unsafe

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly has doubled down on warnings about the league’s participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics, saying Monday that NHL players will not travel to Italy if the rink being built in Milan is deemed unsafe. Concerns about the size and construction schedule of the primary rink have surfaced in the weeks leading up to the 2026 Games. Last week, Daly told DailyFaceoff’s Matt Larkin that, "If there’s no rink completed, there’s no NHL players going to the Olympics."But sp...

World - Fox News - 46 minutes ago

Syrians mark first year since Assad's fall as US signals new era in relations

Tens of thousands of Syrians flooded the streets of Damascus on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. The celebrations came a year after former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled the capital as rebel forces swept through the country in a lightning offensive that ended five decades of Assad family rule and opened a new chapter in Syrian history.A wave of transformations and historic firsts has since redrawn Syria's political landscape, culminating in a diplomatic ...

Tech - Engadget - 52 minutes ago

The Webb telescope spots a supernova from 13 billion years ago

The James Webb Space Telescope and other international observatories have spotted a 13-billion-year-old supernova. On Tuesday, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced the sighting of a gamma-ray burst from a star that exploded when the Universe was only 730 million years old. The Webb telescope even detected the supernova's host galaxy. Before this observation, the oldest recorded supernova was from when the Universe was 1.8 billion years old. That's a difference of more than a billion years.Y...

Tech - Gizmodo - 55 minutes ago

Fiat Will Sell Tiny EV in the U.S. With a 28 MPH Top Speed

It's morning in America for cute little cars that Americans have historically rejected.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mamdani reveals why he appointed convicted armed robber to NYC transition team

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he appointed a convicted armed robber to advise him on the criminal justice system because he wants to take experience and analysis from all New Yorkers into account to "build a city for each and every person." Mysonne Linen, 49, served seven years behind bars in state prison for robbery cases dating back to the 1990s. His appointment to Mamdani’s City Hall transition team was announced in a Nov. 26 Instagram post from Until Freedom, a New Yo...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Minnesota’s anti-fraud spending has quietly ballooned, leaving taxpayers to pay for failure twice

In the wake of a years-long $250 million welfare fraud scheme, Minnesota taxpayers will now finance a pricey state-level cleanup effort, effectively paying for the failure twice after state officials missed repeated warning signs.The Feeding Our Future scheme exploited a federally funded children’s nutrition program administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) during the COVID-19 pandemic, siphoning money meant to provide meals to low-income kids. It now stands as the nation's lar...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Samsung Wallet to gain support for digital Porsche keys

Owners of the Porsche Macan and upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric will be able to unlock and start their cars with their Galaxy phones, Samsung has announced. The cars, alongside other Porsche models, are gaining support for Samsung Wallet's Digital Key feature, which lets users wirelessly control their car over a secure UWB or NFC connection.Digital Key support will be available in Europe in December, before rolling out globally, "aligned with the launch timeline of Porsche vehicles," Samsung s...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

As GOP political power hangs in the balance, Wiles says Trump will 'campaign like it's 2024' ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump will be deployed on the campaign trail next year ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, White House chief of staff Susie Wiles indicated during an appearance on "The Mom VIEW."Wiles said that "so many of those low-propensity voters are Trump voters," and that she had not "quite broken it to him yet, but he's going to campaign like it's 2024 again," for the individuals he assists.While Trump does not help everyone, "for those he does, he's a difference maker," she said, addin...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Key voting bloc boosts Obamacare to highest approval ever as Congress battles over soaring costs: poll

The steep partisan divide in Congress over the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, reflects a similar rift among the public — except for when it comes to independents. Despite the program’s climbing costs, 63% of respondents with no party affiliation hold a positive view of Obamacare, according to polling released by Gallup on Monday. It's a finding that's helped drive the program's overall approval to new heights even as lawmakers struggle to find answers on making it more fiscally ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) confirmed the presence of a fungus linked to white-nose syndrome in bats.The fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), was discovered by officials during routine monitoring of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, according to an NDOW press release.Pd was confirmed in the sample by officials. But they stated that no bats "showed clinical signs" of white nose syndrome.The disease shows visible white fungal growth on infected bats’ muzzles and wings.Fox ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

NFL star, 44, joins Colts' practice squad as team suffers drastic QB injuries: reports

Philip Rivers reportedly joined the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, nearly five years since he played his last snap in the NFL.Rivers, who turned 44 this week and recently became a grandfather, will be on the team’s practice squad to begin the week, according to multiple reports. He last played in the NFL, for the Colts, during the 2020 season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Colts are dealing with a massive issue at quarterback with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn A...

British agent inside IRA committed murders with MI5’s knowledge

Investigators say Stakeknife’s actions likely cost more lives than they saved.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

PlayStation's 2025 Wrap-Up is here, so you can see how many hours you've sunk into Death Stranding 2

Sony's 2025 PlayStation Wrap-Up is now available. The recap, which is similar to those from music streaming services, sums up gaming habits from throughout the year. It shows players how many hours they used their PS4 or PS5, what games they played the most, preferred genres, trophy counts and more. These digital cards are shareable on social media, which is kind of the whole point. Nothing says "bragging rights" more than offering definitive proof of how long you spent on a couch grinding in Cl...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Vermont school district flies Somali flag amid massive fraud investigation in divisive move: GOP chair

A rural Vermont school district has stirred social media controversy after raising a Somali flag last week, amid a national reckoning over fraud in the Somali community in Minnesota and leading to condemnation from the state's GOP chairman."I just don't understand why our K through 12 schools think this is the most important thing," Paul Dame, chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, told Fox News Digital. "I think most Vermonters, probably most Americans, want their schools to focus on reading...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Isn’t About Spectacle, It’s About Family

io9 spoke with several members of the cast of the upcoming 'Avatar' sequel, who dove deep into the real-world implications of their characters.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mamdani will introduce British antisemitism, taxes to US: Former UK prime minister

Liz Truss, the former British prime minister who staked her brief tenure on tax cuts and deregulation, is warning Americans about New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's socialist agenda will mirror the high-tax, high-regulation model she fought in the U.K."I've seen what's happened with Mamdani being elected," former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "We have characters like that in Britain. They are never satisfied. They keep putting up taxes. Th...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Breakthrough GLP-1 implant promises major weight-loss benefits for pets

The world’s first GLP-1 weight loss treatment is being administered for pets on an experimental basis.The first cat was successfully dosed in the MEOW-1 study of OKV-119 – an investigational "ultra-long acting" GLP-1 implant, which, according to a press release, is being developed for weight management in cats.OKAVA Pharmaceuticals, the San Francisco-based manufacturer of the medication, said the landmark clinical study of the "first-in-class" device could have "profound" implications for diabet...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Country star Raul Malo dead at 60

Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, died Monday, Dec. 8, following a battle with cancer. He was 60.The Grammy Award-winning musician's wife, Betty Malo, confirmed his death on social media.Malo was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2024 and disclosed in September that he was also fighting leptomeningeal disease (LMD), a rare condition where cancer spreads to the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord.COUNTRY STAR RAUL MALO SHARES CANCER HAS ‘TAKE A TURN’ DUE TO RARE COMPLICATION, CANCEL...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Australia to begin enforcing social media law banning children under 16 from major platforms

Australia’s landmark new social media age law is set to go into effect, barring anyone under 16 from holding an account as the government moves to enforce one of the world’s strictest online safety measures.The Australian government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act, passed in November 2024, will start being enforced on Wednesday."From December 10, if you’re under 16, you’re no longer allowed to have a social media account," said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

China sharpens confrontation with Japan following reported radar run-in

Beijing escalated its war of words with Tokyo after Japan said Chinese fighter jets aimed a fire-control radar at Japanese F-15s flying near Okinawa, an action Tokyo called "dangerous" and "extremely regrettable."Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Beijing that "Japan is threatening China militarily," a stance he called "completely unacceptable," after the radar incident, Reuters reported.Wang accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of "trying t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named Canada's athlete of the year for second time

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the NBA in scoring last season and later grabbed league MVP and Finals MVP honours, was named Canadian athlete of the year by sports journalists on Tuesday.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Shooting of Jets Player Kris Boyd

Weeks after the shooting, Frederick Green, 20, was taken into custody near Buffalo and brought back to Manhattan, the police said.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

OpenAI Hires Slack CEO as New Chief Revenue Officer

A memo obtained by WIRED confirms Denise Dresser's departure from Slack. She is now headed to OpenAI.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

New lawsuit presses Pentagon, State Dept to disclose legal justification for Venezuelan boat strikes

The Trump administration is facing a lawsuit seeking the immediate release of a memo providing the legal justification for U.S. military strikes on drug boats, Fox News has learned.The lawsuit was filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and the Center for Constitutional Rights. The Department of Justice, including its Office of Legal Counsel, Department of State and the Department of Defense, which was recently renamed the Department of War, are...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

MS-13 gang leader accused in murder of ex-Honduran president’s son arrested in Nebraska

An MS-13 leader believed to have overseen a kill squad for the bloodthirsty gang — and who is linked to the killing of the son of the former president of Honduras — was arrested in Nebraska on Monday, the agency said.Gerson Emir Cuadra Soto, 33, aka "Fantasma," was taken into custody in Grand Island, 150 miles west of Omaha, on immigration-related charges, the FBI said Tuesday.Cuadra is believed to have overseen "El Combo," an MS-13 kill squad designated to carry out assassinations on behalf of ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The Sun Survived a Close Call With 2 Massive Stars 4.4 Million Years Ago, Data Shows

The encounter left behind a trace in the clouds of gas and dust surrounding our solar system.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iryna’s Law branded ‘political agenda’ as sheriff warns of jail overcrowding

Just days after another stabbing on Charlotte's light rail, and only days after Iryna's Law went into effect, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warned that it would lead to dangerous overcrowding.North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed Iryna’s Law in October, which was named after 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death on the Charlotte light rail in August. Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat offender, has been charged in her murder. The legislation imposes stricter pretrial release...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Charlotte train stabbings fuel Iryna’s Law fight as sheriff warns of jail overcrowding amid attacks

Just days after another stabbing on Charlotte's light rail, and only days after Iryna's Law went into effect, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warned that it would lead to dangerous overcrowding.North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed Iryna’s Law in October, which was named after 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death on the Charlotte light rail in August. Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat offender, has been charged in her murder. The legislation imposes stricter pretrial release...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Josh Shapiro defends claim that Kamala Harris trying to ‘cover her a--’ with critical book excerpt

Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Penn., stood by his claim in an interview with MS NOW that former Vice President Kamala Harris is trying "to cover her a--" regarding critical comments she made about him in her book.During an interview on Monday, Shapiro was confronted about his interview with The Atlantic, in which he slammed Harris for publishing an unflattering anecdote about him in her new book "107 Days." Shapiro said he stands by his words."Look, I stand by what I said," he told host Symone Sanders-To...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Magic's Desmond Bane hit with hefty fine for launching ball at Knicks' OG Anunoby in wild moment

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane has been hit with a hefty fine for launching the ball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during the team’s 106-100 loss to the Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Bane, in addition to being assessed a technical foul in the moment, was fined $35,000, the NBA announced in a press release. The 27-year-old was fined for "throwing the ball with force at an opponent in an unsportsmanlike manner."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The incident ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Barefoot father and son airlifted from Everglades mudhole after ATV runs out of gas: ‘Alligators are hungry’

A father and son stranded barefoot and soaking wet in a mudhole in the Florida Everglades were rescued Thursday night, when deputies spotted the fire they had lit to stay warm.The men got stuck in the mud in the Big Cypress National Preserve when their ATV ran out of gas, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. With night approaching, the men called 911 for help."My four-wheeler ran out of gas," the father told the 911 dispatcher. "We got stuck in a mudhole, and now we’re just here stranded. P...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

John Cena reflects on biggest piece of criticism he received in his WWE career and how it changed his approach

John Cena’s in-ring career with WWE is coming to an end.He’s considered to be one of the greatest pro wrestlers to embark on a career with the company and the dynasty that he helped create has seen him win 17 WWE titles, including the one he won at WrestleMania 41. Cena’s final match will take place on Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event against Gunther, who earned the right to take on the legendary superstar.Cena reflected on his career in an interview with Tom Rinaldi, which aired Monday n...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

The Best Karaoke Speakers from Small and Portable to Massive

Looking to make karaoke night a regular thing? We’ve tested everything from Bluetooth speakers to full-blown PAs.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

From ‘Sinners’ to ‘Frankenstein,’ 2025 Put Twins All Over the Movies

You may not have realized it while watching movies like 'Sinners' and 'Superman,' but twins were on Hollywood's 2025 agenda.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Kate Winslet slams Hollywood’s ‘terrifying’ obsession with Botox and weight-loss drugs

Kate Winslet is sounding the alarm over Hollywood's "terrifying" obsession with cosmetic treatments and weight-loss drugs.Winslet opened up about the intensifying plastic surgery trend and what she perceives as a "disregard" for health while calling out the growing use of Botox, fillers and GLP-1s."It is devastating," the "Titanic" star told The Times. "If a person’s self-esteem is so bound up in how they look, it’s frightening. And it’s puzzling because I have moments when I think it’s better, ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Leavitt defends Trump’s drug boat strikes, says Democrats attacking US military 'stooped so low'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is defending the Trump administration’s handling of recent strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, accusing Democrats of trying to undermine efforts to combat the cartels."It speaks to the depravity of the Democrat Party that they have stooped so low, they are attacking our military leadership," Leavitt said Tuesday on "Fox & Friends.""They are attacking the brave men and women who have conducted these strikes well within the law, following the o...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Australia heatwave warnings: 50C temperature range and fire danger

Multiple states face heatwave warnings as inland highs top 45C this week.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Skyrim arrives on the Switch 2

You can add the Switch 2 to the (long) list of platforms where you can play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The bad news: It costs $60 to play the 2011 game optimized for Nintendo's 2025 hardware. The good news: It costs less (or nothing) if you own one of the versions for the original Switch. The (digital-only) Switch 2 port is the Anniversary Edition of Skyrim, released in 2021. That includes the base game and three expansions (Dawnguard, Dragonborn and Hearthfire). You'll also find hundreds of C...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Maternal malnutrition in Gaza has ‘devastating’ impact on babies: UN

Unicef says low birth weight cases in Gaza have doubled since 2022.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

L.A. County inspector general to retire after 12 years as sheriff's department watchdog

Max Huntsman announced plans to step down and shared a list of grievances against county officials, including cuts to his office and reluctance to implement many of its recommended reforms.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

L.A. County inspector general to retire after 12 years as Sheriff's Department watchdog

Max Huntsman announced plans to step down and shared a list of grievances against county officials, including cuts to his office and reluctance to implement many of its recommended reforms.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 now has a Stranger Things expansion

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just got a fairly bizarre expansion inspired by the Netflix show Stranger Things. If you've ever wanted to fly over a fictional Indiana town in the 1980s, this is the update for you. That's right. The game now lets folks fly over Hawkins, Indiana and check out more than 40 iconic locations from the series, including Starcourt Mall, the junkyard, the government lab and, of course, the upside down. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces Netflix’s Stranger Things...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Texas AandM student Brianna Aguilera’s fall death sparks police response to family’s explosive claims: report

Texas police said the investigation into the death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera remains open as they defended their handling of the case, which her family’s lawyer demanded be turned over to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Aguilera, 19, died when she fell from an Austin high-rise apartment following a Texas A&M vs. University of Texas football tailgate at around 1 a.m. on Nov. 29, according to police. Last week, the Austin Police Department held a news conference to announce that...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Thailand Cambodia clashes force 140,000 civilians to flee border areas

More than 140,000 people have fled border areas where tanks, jets and drones battle.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Kamala Harris declares herself a 'historic' figure: 'There will be a marble bust of me'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris declared herself to be a "historic figure" on Tuesday and touted that there will be a marble bust of her constructed in Congress.Harris made the statement during an interview with The New York Times regarding her upcoming book, "107 Days," telling the newspaper that she no longer feels "burdened" by the need to achieve a place in history."I understand the focus on ’28 and all that," she told the Times. "But there will be a marble bust of me in Congress. I am a...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dodgers land All-Star closer in record-breaking deal after back-to-back World Series wins: reports

The rich just keep on getting richer, as Edwin Diaz is set to join the Los Angeles Dodgers.The back-to-back reigning champions and Diaz reportedly agreed to a deal that will get them the best closer on the market, snatching Diaz away from Steve Cohen and the New York Mets following a seven-year stay. Diaz's deal is reportedly for three years, worth $69 million.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Diaz's first season with the Mets was an absolute nightmare, as he posted a 5.59 ERA a...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

OpenAI Staffer Quits, Alleging Company’s Economic Research Is Drifting Into AI Advocacy

Four sources close to the situation claim OpenAI has become hesitant to publish research on the negative impact of AI. The company says it has only expanded the economic research team’s scope.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Life spared of a former Iranian child bride sentenced to death: Judiciary

The victim's family 'forgave' the woman, who married at 12, after blood money was paid.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Life spared of a former Iranian child bride sentenced to death

The victim's family 'forgave' the woman, who married at 12, after blood money was paid.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Tiny Robot Lost Under Antarctic Ice for 8 Months Comes Back With Rare Data

“Against the enormity of such a wild region, this is an amazing story of the little float that could.”

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Meta is trying to make Facebook suck less by simplifying things a bit

Somewhere along its never-ending quest to increase engagement, Meta realized that giving Facebook users more of what they want would make it more likely that they'll stick around. The company has announced a bunch of updates designed to help improve the feed and the broader Facebook experience by making it easier to find, create and share interesting things. (Because primarily showing updates from your friends with the occasional ad or meme post is maybe just too complicated.)Simplification is a...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DHS blasts Newsom over taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegals as California ambulance costs may soar 382%

EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is pointing to new data from the state of California that shows the cost of taxpayer-funded ambulance transport potentially rising by 383%.The Trump administration is using the shocking statistic to further blast Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for providing healthcare services through state-funded Medi-Cal and federally funded Medicaid to illegal immigrants.DHS and the White House have both been critical of illegal migrants receiving ...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block Are Teaming Up to Make AI Agents Play Nice

American AI giants are backing a new effort to establish open standards for building agentic software and tools.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Hey, Sugar, Rogue Comes to ‘Marvel Rivals’ This Week

You know her, you love her almost as much as Gambit does. In a few days, Rogue will be all yours to play as the newest 'Marvel Rivals' hero.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Google Pixel Watch 4 gets double pinch and wrist turn features

It has been two months since Google released the Pixel Watch 4 and now the company is introducing new updates to the wearable. In our review, Engadget managing editor Cherlynn Low was impressed enough with the watch to give it an 86, but called out the lack of gesture-based interactions. The new one-handed gesture features, like double pinch and wrist turn, should make up for that.  In an industry that involves constant borrowing of ideas, it should come as no surprise that these features are ve...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

How to spot wallet verification scam emails

Recently, you may have received alarming emails like the one below from "sharfharef" titled "Wallet Verification Required" that uses the MetaMask logo and branding.These messages warn you to verify your wallet by following a link, but scammers use emails like this to steal your crypto information.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Cold case probes foiled after genealogy site revisits rules, barring investigator access to records

New York Times: Ancestry’s clarification of a policy has stymied work on unsolved cases.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

DOJ sues Virginia school board over Christian students' rights

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing a school board in Virginia of violating the constitutional rights of two Christian students by enforcing a gender-identity policy that officials say punished them for their religious beliefs.According to the DOJ, the Loudoun County School Board suspended two Stone Bridge High School boys for 10 days after they reported an incident in the boys’ locker room. A female student had allegedly entered the locker room and recorded audio and video of th...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Study shows that Instacart was charging different amounts for the same items

A collaborative report from Consumer Reports, Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union has uncovered pricing experiments within the Instacart app that yielded higher or lower prices for different users on the exact same items from the same store location. The organizations partnered to enroll 437 shoppers in an experiment across four cities, where each shopper added the same items to their carts within Instacart from the exact same store. Almost 75 percent of grocery items were shown to s...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Pamela Anderson finally addresses long-standing rumors about her relationship with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson is getting real about her short-lived romance with Liam Neeson. In a new interview, the "Baywatch" alum, 58, shared "intimate" details about her love affair with her "Naked Gun" co-star and explained why the pair eventually went their separate ways."If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming ['The Naked Gun']," she told People. While spending an "intimate week" together at his home in upstate New York, Anderson rec...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Officials Told Ohio School to Trash 72 Dead Vultures Like Garbage. Turns Out They Had Bird Flu

Staff at an Ohio school were shocked to discover dozens of dead vultures on its campus. Even more shocking was the response from the state's wildlife officials.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

HUD chief blames 'unchecked illegal immigration' pricing-out families amid new housing report

EXCLUSIVE: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner slammed the Biden administration for what he called an illegal immigration and refugee crisis that rattled the housing market – particularly for low-income renters – though some analysts dispute the findings.Every two years, HUD releases its "Worst Case Housing Needs Report" – considered the agency’s flagship assessment of the state of the housing market for low-income Americans – and how many lack affordable and adequate housing. T...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Prices are coming down': Trump hails his economy, blames Biden as voters say costs still sting

President Donald Trump declared the U.S. economy is strong and holds an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" grade under his leadership despite inheriting a "mess" from the Biden administration. "The word affordability... I inherited a mess," Trump told Politico in a sit-down interview published Tuesday. "I inherited a total mess. Prices were at an all-time high when I came in. Prices are coming down substantially. Look at energy. You and I discussed before the interview, energy... energy has come down ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Trump insists prices are ‘coming down,’ blames Biden but voters say they’re still getting squeezed

President Donald Trump declared the U.S. economy is strong and holds an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus" grade under his leadership despite inheriting a "mess" from the Biden administration. "The word affordability... I inherited a mess," Trump told Politico in a sit-down interview published Tuesday. "I inherited a total mess. Prices were at an all-time high when I came in. Prices are coming down substantially. Look at energy. You and I discussed before the interview, energy... energy has come down ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Chargers' OT win over Eagles up there with birth of kids and marriage, Jim Harbaugh says

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was overjoyed after his team pulled out a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at SoFi Stadium. Harbaugh, 61, compared the overtime win to some of the highlights of his personal life when asked if he had ever been part of a game like that."This is definitely – maybe the best feeling. Just a wonderful feeling of winning and (the) thrill of victory. It’s certainly in the discussion, I’d put it in the discussion of the birth of s...

Tech - It's FOSS - 4 hours ago

This Company Uses Lab-Grown Human Neurons for Energy-efficient Computing

Swiss startup offers remote access to living neural networks for research.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Tigers exec makes curious remark about 'untouchable players' as Tarik Skubal trade rumors swirl

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been the centerpiece of trade rumors since the 2025 season ended.Skubal put together another terrific season in Motown. He was 13-6 with a 2.21 ERA and had 241 strikeouts. He won his second consecutive American League Cy Young Award and could make a case for being one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSkubal’s future with the Tigers is clouded as trade rumors have swirled around him. The Los Angeles...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

These Repair-Friendly Headphones Let You Swap Out Almost Everything

Fairphone's Fairbuds XL are what modularity is all about.

Tech - Universe Today - 4 hours ago

What Do Super Jupiters Look Like?

Super-Jupiters have masses a dozen times that of Jupiter, but they are often illustrated as having a very Jupiter-like appearance. A new study finds that the classic banded-cloud look of Jupiter is very different from the look of the largest worlds.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Pebble is making a weird little smart ring for recording thoughts

Pebble just announced the Index 01, a smart ring for recording thoughts. It's a little ring with a built-in microphone and that's about it. The Index 01 is almost anti-tech in its simplicity. There's no needless AI component shoehorned in, aside from speech-to-text. It's a ring with a microphone that you whisper ideas into and I want one. Here's how it works. You get an idea while walking down the street, so you quietly whisper it into the ring. The ring sends the idea to a notes app or saves it...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Washington swimmer takes on state government, says girls shouldn't be pressured to undress around boys

A Washington state high school student made waves on social media after giving a speech demanding that her state’s schools protect girls' sports. "Girls should never have to feel uncomfortable in their own locker room," Sadie Sullivan, a swimmer at Wenatchee High School, said last week at Garden City Academy. The speech was at a Super Signer Rally event hosted by Let’s Go Washington in support of two ballot initiatives, one that would strengthen communication between parents and schools, includi...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

iFixit Made an AI Assistant to Help You Fix Your Gadgets (and It’s Free, for Now)

The new FixBot app uses iFixit’s massive library to walk users through repair projects step-by-step.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Noem says Zohran Mamdani could be 'violating the Constitution' with advice on evading ICE agents

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem said New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could be "violating the Constitution" after he posted a video giving residents advice on how to evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. "If he were mayor, [he] could be violating the Constitution by giving advice on how to evade law enforcement and how to get away with breaking the law," Noem said on "Hannity" Monday.Mamdani posted the video in question on Sunday, outlining N...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Liberal government tables bill to protect children, victims of gender-based violence

The Liberal government has tabled sweeping new legislation that it says will protect victims and survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence and protect children from predators.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

New Jersey twins charged in threats to kill DHS official, ‘shoot ICE on sight’

EXCLUSIVE: Two New Jersey brothers were arrested Tuesday on charges tied to terroristic threats against DHS chief Kristi Noem’s top public-facing deputy, including alleged vows to "shoot ICE agents on sight." One brother also faces unlawful weapons-possession charges.The harrowing allegations come amid a reported 8,000% increase in death threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. The alleged targeting of Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin presented a new danger for those w...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Trump stands in the middle as Netflix and Paramount vie for a Warner Bros megadeal

New York Times: Netflix and Paramount are making their cases to the US President.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Study finds that school reopenings were linked to declines in anxiety, depression in children

School reopenings were linked to declines in anxiety, depression in children, study says.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

After a year under new leadership, Syria’s promise and challenges remain

New York Times: Despite optimism from Ahmed al-Sharaa and many Syrians, worries persist.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Trader dragged into a market-abuse probe won fight for $9.3m bonus withheld by his former firm

Robert Gagliardi’s tenure at Evolution Capital Management lasted for just 10 months.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

A weakened Hamas still dominates Gaza, as it swiftly regroups and rebuilds

New York Times: The slow process of implementing the US peace plan has given it time.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Erika Kirk says late husband's final book now feels like his 'last words' to her

Charlie Kirk completed his final book just weeks before he was shot and killed on September 10 on the campus of Utah Valley University. The book is now published, but his widow Erika Kirk says she’s been taking her time reading it, calling the pages her husband’s "last words" to her.The book, "Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life," outlines Kirk’s advice on how to quiet the partisan noise consuming American life. For Erika, the message now feels almost prop...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Bipartisan lawmakers unveil Obamacare extension as pressure grows on Johnson for play call

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at keeping COVID-19 pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies alive for another two years.Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, have told reporters for weeks that they are working on such a measure as Capitol Hill scrambles to avert skyrocketing health insurance costs for millions of Americans beginning next year.Democrats in Congress voted twice during the pandemic to expand ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Nancy Mace claims Nancy Pelosi 'was a more effective House speaker than any Republican this century'

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., penned a guest essay for The New York Times on Monday, contending that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "was a more effective House speaker than any Republican this century."With Mace preparing to leave Congress to run for governor of South Carolina, the congresswoman reflected on her time as a legislator in an opinion piece titled "What’s the Point of Congress?"Mace began by recalling how she "came to Congress five years ago believing I could make a difference for my c...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

NBA star pleads not guilty to federal gambling conspiracy charges in court

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty to counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering related to an illegal gambling scheme he allegedly took part in. The 31-year-old point guard formally entered the plea during his arraignment in Brooklyn federal court Monday.Rozier was arrested for his alleged involvement stemming from a game in 2023 in which he played fewer than 10 minutes, citing a foot injury. Multiple people placed high-stakes wagers on Rozier to perform poorly...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Super Bowl LIX star quarterbacks struggle at crucial point of 2025 season

Super Bowl LIX featured two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL in Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, and it wasn’t the first time the two teams met for a shot at a championship.Ten months later, both Mahomes and Hurts find themselves in a bit of a predicament. The Kansas City Chiefs find themselves out of the playoff hunt with four weeks left in the regular season. The Philadelphia Eagles have lost three straight games and have failed to score more than 21 points in their last five.CLICK HERE FOR...

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

California and L.A. top most generous communities in 2025, GoFundMe analysis finds

California was the most generous state of 2025, and Los Angeles the most generous community, according to a new GoFundMe analysis.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

U.S. judge grants request to release records of Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case

A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted a request by the Justice Department to make public grand jury documents in the case involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for sex trafficking.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

U.S. judge allows release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury documents in Epstein case

A U.S. judge on Tuesday cleared the Justice Department to release grand jury documents in the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is in prison for sex trafficking underage girls with the deceased financier.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Daisy Ridley Shares Her Thoughts on the Canceled Ben Solo Movie

The 'Star Wars' star loves how a desire to see the Adam Driver, Steven Soderbergh film united the fandom.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

The AI boom could soon send GPU prices soaring, so now's a good time to buy one

When someone asks me for gadget buying advice, I normally tell them to stick with their current device. In 2025, most new tech products aren't a worthwhile upgrade over even something that was released a few years ago and with the price of everything going up, that new iPhone can wait. But things aren't normal right now. On December 3, The Wall Street Journal reported memory manufacturer Micron would wind down Crucial, its consumer business, to focus on components for the AI industry. The PC I'm...