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US Intelligence Community Assessed That Massive US Attack 'Unlikely' To Oust Iranian Regime: WaPo
US Intelligence Community Assessed That Massive US Attack 'Unlikely' To Oust Iranian Regime: WaPo Even a massive military assault on Iran is unlikely to topple the Islamic Republic of Iran and its state system, according to a classified assessment produced by the US intelligence community shortly before the US and Israel launched their current 'shock and awe-style' military campaign on Tehran. The Washington Post first reported it, perhaps based on some kind of leak or briefing by a...
Dramatic video shows NYPD tackling man who threw ‘ignited device’ near NYC mayor’s home during protest clash
Dramatic video captured New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers subduing an 18-year-old counter-protester accused of lighting and throwing a suspected explosive device Saturday during dueling demonstrations just steps from Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Frictions began to build when two separate protests gathered near East End Avenue and East 87th Street late Saturday morning, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.The initial protest, ...
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Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo
Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo An explosion struck the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway Sunday morning, causing minor damage to the facility and no reported injuries. The blast, which struck around 1:00 a.m. local time, occurred at the entry to the consular section, according to police spokesperson Mikael Dellemyr in a statement to public broadcaster NRK. "We've determined that an explosion hit the American embassy," he said. BREAKING: Officials say explosion was at the consul...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Trump says Iran ‘will be hit very hard’ today, Helen Clark speaks on Govt’s ongoing response to Iran war
The former PM called the Government's initial response to the Iran strikes a 'disgrace'.
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China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan
China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan China’s latest five-year plan avoids setting ambitious solar targets, signaling rising challenges for the sector after years of explosive growth, according to Bloomberg. Released during the annual National People’s Congress, the plan does not include a goal for solar installations by 2030. That omission contrasts with clearer commitments elsewhere in the energy mix, including plans to double offshore wind capacity and expand nucle...
Roseanne Barr felt 'betrayed' by John Goodman over his reduced role on their hit sitcom
Roseanne Barr is opening up about the dynamics behind the scenes of her hit sitcom "Roseanne."During a recent episode of "The Roseanne Barr Podcast," the 73-year-old comedian spoke with Michael Malice about John Goodman's decision to scale back his appearances on the show in the later seasons.When Malice asked if that decision left her feeling "betrayed," Barr admitted that it did."I don't think I heard it from his agent, I think I heard it from the producers of the show actually [that] he doesn...
Steven Spielberg + Dinosaurs + Netflix = Mixed Reviews
Steven Spielberg directed his last Jurassic Park movie nearly 30 years ago, notes ScreenRant. But the 79-year-old filmmaker now brings us The Dinosaurs, a four-part documentary on Netflix where he's executive producer: The first few reviews are in, and the results lead to a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It's worth noting that the rating will likely fluctuate since there are only six reviews. So far, critics all agree that the new Netflix docuseries is a breathtaking visual of history's...
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10-Year and 30-Year Treasury Yields Jump, Yield Curve Steepens, Mortgage Rates Jump too, as Inflation Fears Move to the Top
The bond market flipped from haven trade to inflation trade.
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Explosion at US embassy in Oslo, no injuries, police say
The blast in Norway hit the entrance of the US embassy’s consular section.
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Astronauts Use Bacteria and Fungi to Harvest Metals in Space
If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space conditions is critical, but they could also be invaluable fellows in our endeavor to explore space.
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Israeli Finance Minister's Son Wounded In Hezbollah Rocket Attack
Israeli Finance Minister's Son Wounded In Hezbollah Rocket Attack Via The Cradle At least eight Israeli soldiers were injured by Hezbollah rockets near the border with southern Lebanon on Friday, including the son of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, according to Israeli media. The Lebanese resistance targeted Israeli troop gatherings on Friday. A rocket struck a group of soldiers, wounding eight, five of whom are in serious condition, according to Israel’s military. The Givati B...
Trump says US, Israel shattered Iranian military capabilities, presses leaders to surrender: 'Cry uncle'
President Donald Trump on Saturday said that U.S. and Israeli forces have "wiped out" Iran’s navy, air force and much of its missile capability in just one week of war, declaring the regime’s military "almost non-existent" as he continues to press Tehran to surrender for "a much safer world."Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, the president said the sweeping offensive has exceeded expectations, noting Iran's navy "is now at the bottom of the sea.""We've wiped out their Navy 44 ships. We'...
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‘One Battle After Another’ film location manager explains THAT car chase
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Longtime Blackhawks great and broadcaster Troy Murray dies at 63, team says
Former Chicago Blackhawks standout Troy Murray, who transitioned to the broadcast booth after his playing career, has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 63.The Blackhawks said he died earlier in the day.It’s unclear where Murray spent his final moments. Murray publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis in August 2021. While he revealed he had been undergoing chemotherapy, details about the type of cancer he was fighting were kept private.Murray, affectionately known as "Muzz," continued to a...
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Explainer: Why 1000 ships at times have lost their GPS in the Middle East
Signal jamming is undoubtedly being used both offensively and defensively.
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Donald Trump tells Sir Keir Starmer US doesn’t need UK’s aircraft carriers, warns US will ‘remember’ UK’s late support in Iran war
The US President warned he will 'remember' Britain delaying support for his Iran war.
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Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to ‘international law’
Sri Lanka is holding 32 rescued Iranian sailors under treaty obligations.
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New York Millionaire's Club Says They're Happy Paying Higher Taxes Under Mamdani
New York Millionaire's Club Says They're Happy Paying Higher Taxes Under Mamdani Sigh. It's all so exhausting. Not all of New York’s wealthiest residents are sounding alarms over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to raise taxes on high earners. In fact, a small group of millionaires says the backlash is a bit over the top, according to Bloomberg. Members of the Patriotic Millionaires including filmmaker Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Roy O. Disney of The Walt Disney Company argue the r...
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Smoking Jars of Metal and Fuses Thrown at Protest Near Mayor’s House
Six people were arrested after anti-Islamic protesters led by the right-wing activist Jake Lang clashed with counterprotesters near Gracie Mansion.
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Turkey Mulls F-16 Deployment To Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Amid Iran War Tensions
Turkey Mulls F-16 Deployment To Turkish-Occupied Cyprus Amid Iran War Tensions As the Iran war unfolds and has shown signs of becoming a regional conflict, one interesting question is what Turkey's role will be - given it is both a NATO member possessing a large military and an avowed regional enemy and rival to Israel for influence. A Turkish defense ministry source has been cited in national media to say the country is mulling deployment of F-16 fighter jets to the Turkish Repub...
Caitlin Clark eyes US national team debut after injuries derailed her WNBA season
Anticipation is building as Caitlin Clark prepares for her first competitive action with the U.S. women’s national team. The Indiana Fever star is set to take the court in next week’s FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico.A string of injuries sidelined Clark for much of the past eight months, limiting the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader to 13 games in her second WNBA season.Clark’s last WNBA appearance came in July. She said Saturday she may be rusty and slightly nervous for the qualifier. "It'...
Trump tells Starmer aircraft carriers no longer needed in Mideast, accuses him of joining war US 'already won'
President Donald Trump on Saturday slammed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he was joining the war in Iran after the U.S. has "already won.""The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!"Trump’s s...
Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing fierce backlash after vetoing a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk a move Republicans are blasting as a stunning act of partisanship in the wake of his assassination.Kirk, who was assassinated while speaking at a Sept. 10 Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, lived in Arizona with his wife, Erika, and two children. The proposed specialty plate, referred to as the "...
Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate, sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing fierce backlash after vetoing a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a move Republicans are blasting as a stunning act of partisanship after his assassination.Kirk, who was assassinated while speaking at a Sept. 10 Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, lived in Arizona with his wife, Erika, and two children. The proposed specialty plate, referred to as the "Charlie ...
Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package
Most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture.
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Australia could help protect Gulf states from Iran attacks: Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia is weighing Gulf requests while ruling out attacks or ground troops.
A First for Humanity Confirmed: NASA's DART Mission Slowed the Asteroid's Orbit
NASA heralded a new study published Friday documenting a first for humanity "the first time a human-made object has measurably altered the path of a celestial body around the Sun." It was 2022's DART mission where NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid and the experiment "could have implications for protecting Earth from future asteroid strikes," writes ScienceNews: A spacecraft slowed the orbit of a pair of asteroids around the sun by more than 10 micrometers per second... Within a month...
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PJM Market Monitor Opposes Maryland Coal Plant Sale To Data Center Company
PJM Market Monitor Opposes Maryland Coal Plant Sale To Data Center Company By Ethan Howland of UtilityDive The PJM Interconnection’s market monitor on Wednesday urged federal regulators to reject an application from GenOn to sell a 216-MW power plant in Maryland to TeraWulf over concerns the data center developer would remove the resource from PJM’s market. Taking the four Morgantown generating units out of the PJM market would run counter to “principles” issued by the National En...
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US, Israel attacks on Iran: Tehran residents keep up semblance of normality amid destruction
Tehran residents now endure eerie lulls between fresh explosions and raids.
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Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint
Are Vessels Starting To Identify As "Chinese" To Transit Hormuz Chokepoint A second China-linked bulk carrier broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_ALL CREW" while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning in an effort to reduce the risk of an IRGC drone or missile attack. We were the first to highlight this tactic late Wednesday night and believe it will only become more widespread within the commercial shipping community. The Liberia-flagged Sino Ocean broadcasted "CHINA OWNER_ALL C...
NYC Mayor Mamdani’s wife liked social media post calling Oct 7 sexual violence investigation a ‘hoax’: report
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed scrutiny following a report that she liked a social media post dismissing an investigation into sexual violence committed during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack in Israel as a "mass rape" hoax.Rama Duwaji allegedly liked a February 2024 Instagram post claiming The New York Times’ investigation into sexual violence during the Oct. 7 attack was "fabricated," according to The Free Press.The report adds to a series of controve...
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Doctor on alcohol and longevity: Why ‘fear’ is worse than a glass of wine
Fear of alcohol can be more harmful than moderate use.
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Peru nightclub explosion injures 33 in Trujillo amid crime crisis
The nightclub, near Trujillo, was packed with cumbia fans before dawn.
How to Watch the F1 Australian GP 2026 Live Stream for Free
The 2026 F1 season is finally here. Find out how to watch the Australian Grand Prix live and for free, no matter where you are.
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Failed Israeli commando operation to find airman remains kills 41 in Lebanon
The Nabi Sheet raid left gutted homes, torn roofs and munitions-littered streets.
Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading
From long drives to delayed flights and crowded commutes, more Americans are now reaching for headphones over hardcovers, and it has sparked debate over whether their audiobooks really count as reading.Since 2016, the percentage of Americans who listen to audiobooks daily has risen from 3% to 8% a 167% increase according to Edison Research. And 51% of adults say they have listened to an audiobook at least once, according to the Audio Publishers Association’s 2025 consumer survey.But traditionali...
Japan Approves Stem-Cell Treatments For Parkinson's, Heart Failure In World Firsts
Long-time Slashdot reader fjo3 shared this report from Agence France-Presse: Japan has approved ground-breaking stem-cell treatments for Parkinson's and severe heart failure, one of the manufacturers and media reports said Friday, with the therapies expected to reach patients within months. Pharmaceutical company Sumitomo Pharma said it received the green light for the manufacture and sale of Amchepry, its Parkinson's disease treatment that transplants stem cells into a patient's brain. Japa...
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Venezuela's Gas Potential Could Overshadow Its Famous Oil Reserves
Venezuela's Gas Potential Could Overshadow Its Famous Oil Reserves Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com, While attention is often on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, many experts believe that exploiting its natural gas fields, which were previously neglected, presents a more immediate opportunity for economic success. Developing Venezuela's gas industry will likely require an energy partnership with neighboring Trinidad and Tobago, as the island nation possesses the...
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Stranded by war, Doha’s cruise passengers hit the road for flights home
Some 15,000 cruise passengers are stranded in the Gulf as war spreads.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum details Achilles comeback, reflects on mental hurdles leading up to NBA season debut
It’s been 10 months since Jayson Tatum last suited up for the Boston Celtics in an NBA game. That stretch ended Friday night, when the star forward made his 2025-26 debut against the Dallas Mavericks.Before the game, Tatum acknowledged he was bracing for a flood of emotions as he prepared to return. "Stepping onto the court for the first time, I might be emotional, but I'll be excited," he said. "I'll be anxious. And I'll just be proud of myself that I made it to that point. There's been some lo...
Chase Stokes calls Morgan Evans 'pathetic excuse of masculinity' over Kelsea Ballerini divorce comments
Kelsea Ballerini's exes are going at it.The 32-year-old country singer's ex-boyfriend, actor Chase Stokes, spoke up in defense of the "Cowboys Cry Too" singer after her ex-husband, Morgan Evans, spoke about their divorce while on Bobby Bones' podcast, "The BobbyCast.""This is about the most pathetic excuse of masculinity I've ever seen. Get a f---ing life," Stokes wrote in a since deleted comment under an Instagram post featuring a clip from the podcast.Bones later shared a screenshot of the del...
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Sydney riot squad called as 500 teens crash 16th birthday party
Gatecrashers reportedly threw cans of alcohol at police officers.
GLP-1 drugs linked to higher fracture risk, osteoporosis and gout, new studies suggest
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity but new research suggests doctors may need to pay closer attention to bone health, especially in older patients taking the drugs.Older adults with type 2 diabetes who started GLP-1s had an 11% higher risk of fragility fractures compared to those taking other diabetes medications, a study published in February in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found.Dr. Michal Kasher Meron...
Why the Ratio Four Series Two Is What I Use to Test New Coffees
A new generation of home machines has made good old drip coffee a place for connoisseurs. For more than a year, the Four is the source of my morning cup.
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Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.
A home in Laurel Canyon caught fire Saturday morning as Santa Ana winds gusted through Greater Los Angeles. About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze.
OpenAI's Head of Robotics Resigns, Says Pentagon Deal Was 'Rushed Without the Guardrails Defined'
In a tweet that's been viewed 1.3 million times in the last six hours, OpenAI's head of robotics announced their resignation. They said they "care deeply about the Robotics team and the work we built together," so this "wasn't an easy call," but offered this reason for resigning: AI has an important role in national security. But surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are lines that deserved more deliberation than they got. This wa...
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Kalshi, Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations In Potential Fundraising: WSJ
Kalshi, Polymarket Eye $20B Valuations In Potential Fundraising: WSJ Authored by Amin Haqshanas via CoinTelegraph.com, Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are reportedly exploring new fundraising rounds that could value the companies at around $20 billion each, roughly double their most recent valuations. Both platforms have held preliminary discussions with potential investors about raising fresh capital at the elevated valuation, the Wall Street Journal reported ...
Jamie Lee Curtis stuns in lingerie photo as fans say she's 'still got it'
Jamie Lee Curtis is "proud as f---" of her goddaughter for her latest movie.The 67-year-old actress took to Instagram to share her support for her goddaughter, Maggie Gyllenhaal's new "audacious, bold, punk, feminist, opera of a movie," "The Bride," in a unique way."She sent me some lingerie, which is one of the partnerships with @victoriassecret and I wore it today to support my money makers as well as her movie and couldn't figure out how to show her my support so this was the best I could do ...
Jamie Lee Curtis stuns in lingerie photo; fans say she's 'still got it'
Jamie Lee Curtis is "proud as f---" of her goddaughter for her latest movie.The 67-year-old actress took to Instagram to share her support for goddaughter Maggie Gyllenhaal's new "audacious, bold, punk, feminist, opera of a movie," "The Bride," in a unique way."She sent me some lingerie, which is one of the partnerships with @victoriassecret and I wore it today to support my money makers as well as her movie and couldn't figure out how to show her my support so this was the best I could do in a ...
Maher breaks down dispute between him and the president, declares he doesn’t have ‘Trump derangement syndrome’
"Real Time" host Bill Maher broke down the ongoing dispute with President Donald Trump on Friday, asserting that he doesn't suffer from "Trump derangement syndrome," but rather, the president suffers from "Bill Maher derangement syndrome."Following their seemingly cordial dinner at the White House in April 2025 arranged by Trump and Maher's mutual friend, singer Kid Rock the president took to Truth Social last month to blast the dinner with Maher as a "total waste of time."During his "new rule" ...
Pope Leo picks new Vatican ambassador to US as Trump tensions mount over policies
People Leo XIV on Saturday announced the appointment of the Vatican’s new ambassador, Apostolic Nuncio, to the U.S. to help manage strained relations with the Trump administration.Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, a veteran Vatican diplomat who is currently ambassador to the United Nations, previously served as ambassador to the Philippines and Lebanon.Caccia is replacing 80-year-old Cardinal Christophe Pierre, who is retiring."I receive this mission with both joy and a sense of trepidatio...
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GLP-1 Feud Ends: NOVO, HIMS Join Forces (Again) To Sell Obesity Drugs
GLP-1 Feud Ends: NOVO, HIMS Join Forces (Again) To Sell Obesity Drugs The epic, months-long GLP-1 feud between Novo Nordisk and telehealth firm Hims and Hers Health appears to be coming to a surprising end, with both companies reportedly set to announce, as soon as Monday, a new partnership that would allow the Danish drugmaker to sell Wegovy through HIMS' platform. Bloomberg published the report late Friday, stating: Novo Nordisk A/S plans to sell its weight-loss drugs on Hims a...
Noem thanks Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role after DHS ouster
During the Shield of the Americas summit in Florida on Saturday, outgoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem thanked President Donald Trump for appointing her to a newly created role after she was ousted from overseeing the agency.Noem, who is moving to the newly created position of special envoy for the Shield of the Americas, showed no ill feelings toward the president and said she was proud of her work at DHS, arguing the department had secured the border and eliminat...
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Trump and first lady attend dignified transfer for 6 US troops killed in Kuwait
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump participated in a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Kent County, Delaware, on Saturday for six U.S. service members killed in a March 1 Iranian drone attack in Kuwait. The solemn ritual returns the remains of troops killed in action and is considered one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief.The fallen troops were killed in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, while supporting Operation Epic Fury.Transfer cases were used to move the soldiers ...
OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its 'adult mode' even further
Here comes another disappointment for ChatGPT users. As first reported by Sources' Alex Heath, OpenAI is yet again delaying its "adult mode" for ChatGPT. A company spokesperson told Heath that "we're pushing out the launch of adult mode so we can focus on work that is a higher priority for more users right now." More specifically, OpenAI's spokesperson said that things like "gains in intelligence, personality improvements, personalization, and making the experience more proactive" were being pri...
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Donald Trump attends return of first US troops killed in Iran war
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Trump Announces Military Coalition With Latin American Leaders To Eradicate Cartels
Trump Announces Military Coalition With Latin American Leaders To Eradicate Cartels Authored by Emel Akan and T.J.Muscaro via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump on March 7 welcomed his Latin American allies to Florida for a summit focused on addressing regional issues and announced a new military coalition to combat drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere. “On this historic day, we come together to announce a brand new military coalition to eradicate the criminal cartels ...
‘Fire-breathing’ trend linked to severe burns in teens, officials warn
Parents are being warned of a new trend among kids, involving alcohol and an open flame.The "fire-breathing" challenge has led to reports of severe burns, according to local news outlets.Kids and teens are reportedly holding alcohol in their mouths and blowing it onto a match or another open flame to mimic "breathing fire."CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIESAccording to Philadelphia’s 6abc News (WPVI), a teen in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, was intubated and treated for burns to the face, neck and che...
US figure skating star Alysa Liu appears to withdraw from World Championships in Prague
Less than a month after winning Olympic gold, U.S. figure skating sensation Alysa Liu appears to have surprisingly pulled out of the World Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. Liu is no longer listed on the event's participants on the International Skating Union (ISU) website. Her original spot is now filled by second alternative, Sarah Everhardt. Fox News Digital has reached out to Liu's representatives for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM No reason is cur...
US figure skating star Alysa Liu appears to withdraw from world championships in Prague
Less than a month after winning Olympic gold, U.S. figure skating sensation Alysa Liu appears to have surprisingly pulled out of the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. Liu is no longer listed among the event's participants on the International Skating Union (ISU) website. Her original spot is now filled by second alternate Sarah Everhardt. Fox News Digital has reached out to Liu's representatives for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The reaso...
Astronomers Think They've Spotted a Galaxy That's 99.9% Dark Matter
Astronomers have spotted a galaxy they believe is made of 99.9% dark matter, reports CNN and it's so faint, it's almost invisible: CDG-2, which is about 300 million light-years from Earth, appears to be so rich in dark matter that it could belong to a hypothesized subset of low surface brightness galaxies called "dark galaxies," which are believed to contain few or no stars.... [Post-doctoral astrophysics/statistics fellow Dayi Li at the University of Toronto was lead author on a study about th...
NASA's DART spacecraft changed a binary asteroid's orbit around the sun, in a first for a human-made object
When NASA crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in 2022, it altered both Dimorphos' orbit around its parent asteroid, Didymos, and the two objects' orbit around the sun, according to new research. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) said in a press release that this "marks the first time a human-made object has measurably altered the path of a celestial body around the Sun." It's a promising result as scientists work to find a feasible method of defending Earth from hazardo...
Miami RedHawks complete undefeated regular season with dramatic overtime victory over Ohio
The Miami RedHawks men’s basketball team became just the fifth NCAA Division I program this century to go undefeated in the regular season after a thrilling overtime victory over Ohio on Friday night. Miami (Ohio) capped off the regular season as the only remaining undefeated team behind the performance of Eian Elmer, who scored a career-high of 32 points in the 110-108 victory, and star guard Peter Suder, who scored five of his 13 points in overtime. Jackson Paveletzke led Ohio with a career-...
There Was Just an Unusually Unsettling Pentagon-Related Resignation at OpenAI
It wasn't an acrimonious departure, but this specific resignation coming right now might be cause for some soul-searching internally.
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The fall of a strongman: Inside Maduro’s last days in power
New York Times: How the Venezuelan leader overestimated his strength and misread Trump.
When DOGE Unleashed ChatGPT on the Humanities (Gift Article)
A particularly terrible example of this misuse of an LLM: “The plaintiffs’ lawyers also noted that Mr. Fox’s original ChatGPT search flagged a number of projects relating to the Holocaust, including t
OpenAI robotics lead Caitlin Kalinowski quits in response to Pentagon deal
Hardware executive Caitlin Kalinowski announced today that in response to OpenAI's controversial agreement with the Department of Defense, she’s resigned from her role leading the company's robotics t
Brad Gushue's storied Brier career ends with playoff loss to Brad Jacobs
Brad Gushue's competitive curling career at the Brier has come to an end. The six-time Canadian champion was eliminated from contention with a 7-5 playoff loss to Brad Jacobs.
Fetterman condemns Democrats for refusing to put 'country over party' on Iran strikes
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., accused fellow Democrats of putting party over country in their opposition to President Donald Trump’s strikes against the Iranian regime during an interview Saturday on Fox News. He broke with members of his own party Wednesday as he defended the operation as necessary to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."I don't know why we can't just be honest," Fetterman told "Saturday in America." "The last two professional candidates for the Democratic Party all ag...
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A 'War Of The Oil Refineries' Opens As Israel Bombs Key Tehran Sites, After Which Haifa Refinery Targeted
A 'War Of The Oil Refineries' Opens As Israel Bombs Key Tehran Sites, After Which Haifa Refinery Targeted Update(1425): Is a tit-for-tat oil depot war opening? This could be the next phase of escalation, already in progress. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has struck Israel's Haifa refinery, framing the attack as direct retaliation for fresh Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure inside Iran. The war of the oil refineries: Iran says it targeted tonight a...
Seeing Jabba the Hutt’s Son in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Breaking Me
It's not weird that Rotta the Hutt is back so much as it's weird he's coming back via 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' of all things.
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Stablecoins And The Rebasement Of The Dollar
Stablecoins And The Rebasement Of The Dollar Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The “fiat is dying” argument has become a catchphrase narrative among digital asset bulls, gold bugs, and cryptocurrency advocates. That narrative’s core is that central banks have printed vast amounts of money. The “money printing” has led to currency debasement and rendered the U.S. dollar obsolete. We discussed this “debasement” narrative previously. The narrative is seductive:...
How Anthropic's Claude Helped Mozilla to Improve Firefox's Security
"It took Anthropic's most advanced artificial-intelligence model about 20 minutes to find its first Firefox browser bug during an internal test of its hacking prowess," reports the Wall Street Journal. The Anthropic team submitted it, and Firefox's developers quickly wrote back: This bug was serious. Could they get on a call? "What else do you have? Send us more," said Brian Grinstead, an engineer with Mozilla, Firefox's parent organization. Anthropic did. Over a two-week period in January, Cl...
How Anthropic's Claude Helped Mozilla Improve Firefox's Security
"It took Anthropic's most advanced artificial-intelligence model about 20 minutes to find its first Firefox browser bug during an internal test of its hacking prowess," reports the Wall Street Journal. The Anthropic team submitted it, and Firefox's developers quickly wrote back: This bug was serious. Could they get on a call? "What else do you have? Send us more," said Brian Grinstead, an engineer with Mozilla, Firefox's parent organization. Anthropic did. Over a two-week period in January, Cl...
A Bizarre International War Inside One Chip Company Threatens the Global Automotive Industry
The international divisions at Nexperia seem to hate each other so much that Chinese-Dutch international diplomacy has failed to smoothed things over.
Woman heard God say 'return to me' after years living as transgender man
A woman who lived as a man for six years said she returned to her "true identity" after what she described as a powerful encounter with God. In an essay published Friday in Christianity Today, Kyla Gillespie wrote that she struggled with gender dysphoria beginning in early childhood. "I can remember, at 3 or 4 years old, being abused by an elderly family member," Gillespie wrote. "Through my mom’s quick response, it never happened again. But my difficulties were not over. I began to feel confuse...
OpenAI's head of robotics resigns following deal with the Department of Defense
OpenAI is going to need to find a new head of robotics. Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's now-former head of robotics, posted on X that she was resigning from her role, while criticizing the company's haste in partnering with the Department of Defense without investigating proper guardrails. Kalinowski, who previously worked at Meta before leaving to join OpenAI in late 2024, wrote on X that "surveillance of Americans without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization are line...
Farage slams British prime minister for ‘extraordinary’ lack of support for Trump's Iran strikes
PALM BEACH, FLA - British opposition leader Nigel Farage is taking aim at his country's prime minister for not supporting the U.S. in its military strikes against Iran."I think not to support America when it asks for support is a pretty extraordinary thing to have done.," Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, said in an exclusive interview Saturday with Fox News Digital.President Donald Trump has blasted Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially blocking the U.S. from using...
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Iran's New Supreme Leader To Be Chosen Within 24 Hours: State Media
Iran's New Supreme Leader To Be Chosen Within 24 Hours: State Media Iran could be hours away from installing a new supreme leader, with state Fars News reporting early Saturday that a successor may be selected within the next 24 hours, but there are signs of a potential factional power struggle - somewhat expected given the complex history of reform vs. hardline Islamic interpretations inside Iran. The outlet cited sources within the Assembly of Experts, which is the 88-member body...
Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen
You open your inbox and see a message that instantly makes your stomach drop. Someone claims they have your passwords, your files, your credit card details and your entire digital life. They say they will sell everything on the dark web unless you pay them quickly.One reader, Bobby D, wrote to us after receiving a message exactly like this."I received the attached email, and I'm wondering what to do. I have the capability to mark it as Spam with my email provider, Earthlink. Because of its threa...
Smart pills that could replace gut procedures
In the near future, keeping tabs on your digestive health may feel far less intimidating. Instead of booking a procedure that requires prep, sedation and time away from work, you could swallow a small capsule loaded with sensors and microelectronics.As it moves through your gastrointestinal tract, the capsule can gather data on inflammation, tissue integrity and suspicious changes. It then sends that information wirelessly to your doctor for review.Scientists are building these ingestible device...
FBI captures Bangladeshi fugitive extradited in massive online child sextortion case
A Bangladeshi national extradited from Malaysia this week is accused of carrying out one of the most prolific alleged online child exploitation schemes the United States has ever seen in a wide-ranging sextortion operation.Prosecutors allege Zobaidul Amin posed as a teenager on Instagram and Snapchat and coerced hundreds of minor victims some as young as 11 into producing sexually explicit images and videos. Authorities said he then threatened to share those images with friends, family and class...
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State Farm reaches deal to keep 17% hike in home insurance rates
The agreement sent to a judge late Friday cements a $530-million emergency hike in home insurance rates Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara negotiated with the insurer last summer.
Reigning Masters champ Rory McIlroy withdraws from PGA event 1 month before green jacket defense
Rory McIlroy's green jacket defense appears to be a bit up in the air.The reigning Masters winner was forced to withdraw from the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday after suffering back spasms during his range session."While warming up in the gym this morning, I felt a small twinge in my back. As I started hitting balls on the range before the round, it worsened and developed into muscle spasms in my lower back," McIlroy said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Unfortunately...
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Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California
Gusty high-wind conditions are expected to continue pounding Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Anas persisting through Sunday.
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James Woods 'Done' With Republican Party Over 'Uniparty Traitors'
James Woods 'Done' With Republican Party Over 'Uniparty Traitors' Conservative actor and commentator James Woods says he's "done" with the Republican party after 'uniparty traitors' like John Thune (R-SD) refuse to pass the SAVE Act (Voter ID), and blocked an attempt by Nancy Mace (R-SC) to subpoena immigration records for Rep. Ilhan Omar to settle the question of whether she's legally in the US. "I am done with the Republican party," Woods, 78, psted on X. "Between this and Thun...
Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop doing
Coffee shops may feel cozy and casual, but one etiquette expert says too many customers forget they are still shared public spaces."Coffee shops may feel like our living rooms, but they're really shared living rooms and shared spaces work best when everyone remembers their manners," California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital.In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it. "Public spaces require extra ...
Etiquette expert reveals 5 common coffee shop habits that customers need to stop
Coffee shops may feel cozy and casual, but one etiquette expert says too many customers forget they are still shared public spaces."Coffee shops may feel like our living rooms, but they're really shared living rooms, and shared spaces work best when everyone remembers their manners," California-based etiquette expert Lisa Mirza Grotts told Fox News Digital.In a recent blog post, Grotts said even well-meaning customers often break unwritten rules without realizing it. "Public spaces require extra...
Fitness influencer Stephanie Buttermore dead at 36, fiancé confirms in heartbreaking post
Stephanie Buttermore, a fitness influencer and doctor who researched ovarian cancer throughout her career, died at the age of 36, her fiancé and fellow fitness YouTuber Jeff Nippard, announced Friday.Nippard's team posted on Instagram and YouTube the "important announcement" that was made with "profound sorrow."The announcement described Buttermore's death as "sudden."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "As many of you know, Stephanie meant the world to Jeff. She will be remembere...
American father hears missiles overhead while stranded in Dubai with kids and pregnant wife
Christian Walker of Prairieville, Louisiana, has been in Dubai for two weeks while on a family vacation with his two young children and pregnant wife.Walker told Fox News Digital he has heard missiles and drones getting shot down at night and the activity has been shaking his hotel as he's been trying to find a flight for his family to evacuate.The officials "urge you to get out, but there's no way out, and then you call the number, and they say that they're not evacuating U.S. citizens at the t...
Shark attack deaths surge above decade average in 2025
Unprovoked shark bites worldwide increased in 2025, and fatalities rose above the recent decade average, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF).The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File confirmed 65 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2025, up from a lower-than-usual total in 2024 and closer to the 10-year average of 72 incidents annually. Twelve of the 2025 incidents were fatal, double the decade average of six unprovoked deaths per year.Gavin Naylo...
Shark attack deaths surged above decade average in 2025
Unprovoked shark bites worldwide increased in 2025, and fatalities rose above the recent decade average, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF).The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File confirmed 65 unprovoked shark bites globally in 2025, up from a lower-than-usual total in 2024 and closer to the 10-year average of 72 incidents annually. Twelve of the 2025 incidents were fatal, double the decade average of six unprovoked deaths per year.Gavin Naylo...
Kate Moss, Sofia Vergara stun in sheer looks at Paris Fashion Week: PHOTOS
During a week built on spectacle, Kate Moss proved she can still steal the spotlight.Moss, 52, embraced the sheer trend in a striking Paris Fashion Week appearance that underscored her decades-long influence on the industry. She wasn't the only celebrity to make a stop in the City of Light, as she was joined by Emily Ratajkowski, Sofía Vergara, Michelle Pfeiffer and more all wearing daring looks.The British model, who rose to fame in the early 1990s, attended the Tom Ford womenswear fall/winter ...
Andy Dick reveals shocking brain damage after being clinically dead from overdose
After suffering from an overdose on the streets of Los Angeles in December, Andy Dick is coming clean.The actor opened up on the "Howie Mandel Does Stuff" podcast about his struggles with addiction, being clinically dead after he overdosed and how his years of drug use has left him with "five to seven holes" in his brain.The conversation began with Mandel talking about how he saw Dick a few weeks before the overdose. He remembered being "upset" with Dick, and said he was "being really serious" w...
Mike Pence praises Trump for ‘decisive leadership’ on Iran after Biden 'squandered' US deterrence
Former Vice President Mike Pence praised President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran, branding the move as a long-overdue show of force that "restored deterrence" and reversed what he characterized as years of failed policy."Because of the decisive leadership of President Trump as commander-in-chief, we're now taking the fight directly to the heart of global terrorism," Pence told "Saturday in America.""I was not surprised by it. I was at his side when he made the decision to strike directl...
CodeGraphContext - An MCP server that converts your codebase into a graph database, enabling AI assistants and humans to retrieve precise, structured context
CodeGraphContext- the go to solution for graphical code indexing for Github Copilot or any IDE of your choice It's an MCP server that understands a codebase as a graph, not chunks of text. Now has gro
BBC mistranslates Pete Hegseth's speech on Iran, mistakenly swaps Iranian 'regime' to Iranian 'people'
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Persian mistranslated part of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's Monday speech on Iran, making it appear that the United States was targeting the Iranian "people" rather than the Iranian "regime."During BBC Persian's broadcast of the war secretary's speech to audiences inside Iran, the network mistranslated the word "regime" as "mardom," which means "people" in Persian.This mix-up led audiences to believe that the Iranian people were being targeted by the ...
BBC mistranslates Pete Hegseth's speech on Iran, mistakenly swaps Iranian 'regime' with Iranian 'people'
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Persian mistranslated part of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's speech Monday on Iran, making it appear that the United States was targeting the Iranian "people" rather than the Iranian "regime."During BBC Persian's broadcast of the war secretary's speech to audiences inside Iran, the network mistranslated the word "regime" as "mardom," which means "people" in Persian.This mix-up led audiences to believe the Iranian people were being targeted by the U.S.,...
Alibaba says its AI agent mined crypto on its own during training
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