An editor who read "Crash" called JG Ballard "beyond psychiatric help. Do not publish"

When JG Ballard submitted Crash to Jonathan Cape in the early 1970s, a senior reader reportedly wrote on the manuscript: "This man is beyond psychiatric help. Do not publish." Cape published it anyway, and Ballard went on to write The Atrocity Exhibition, The Drowned World, and Empire of the Sun a body of work so magnificent that "Ballardian" is now a real word in the language. Read the rest The post An editor who read "Crash" called JG Ballard "beyond psychiatric help. Do not publish" appeared...

Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.'s coastal council seat

Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary.

Southern Nevada woman admits to embezzling $26M from her employer

Southern Nevada woman admits to embezzling $26M from her employer

XChat, the standalone app for messaging on X, is available on iOS now

XChat, the standalone app for accessing X's messaging feature, is available to download now for iOS. X first suggested it would be stripping direct messaging from X in 2025, but at least for now, XChat is available in the original X app, the web and this new app.Based on its launch video, the new XChat app offers many of the elements of modern messaging X had already introduced to its chats feature, like the ability to delete and edit messages, block screenshots and send disappearing messages. T...

Appeals court ruling clears way for US to reopen border for asylum seekers

Trump administration to challenge the decision to relax border controls.

Gambling Companies Celebrate Indictments as Pressure Grows

Gambling companies have cited recent federal charges as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. The companies’ critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.

Brendan Fraser’s Return to ‘The Mummy’ Is Arriving Earlier Than Expected

Radio Silence's creature feature co-starring Rachel Weisz will now arrive in October 2027 rather than May 2028.

CCSD: Boulder City school locked down on reports of weapon later found false

CCSD: Boulder City school locked down on reports of weapon later found false

Series, founded by two seniors at Yale to build an AI-powered social network on iMessage, raised a $5.1M pre-seed from Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and others

Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch: Series, founded by two seniors at Yale to build an AI-powered social network on iMessage, raised a $5.1M pre-seed from Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and others Series,

California millionaire trampled to death by elephants while on African hunting expedition

A California vineyard owner has died after being crushed by elephants while on a hunting expedition in Africa.Ernie Dosio, 75, was hunting yellow-backed duikers in Gabon when the deadly April 17 incident occurred.Dosio, who kept an extensive collection of animal heads in his home, was trampled to death when he and his guide stumbled into five female elephants with a calf in the Lope-Okanda rainforest, the Daily Mail reported.Collect Africa, the Nigerian-based safari operator, confirmed Dosio’s d...

Hakeem Jeffries left scrambling after child reporter asks why voters view Democrats so negatively

Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared caught off guard Thursday as children of the Capitol Hill press corps questioned him during an event.The exchange came during a Capitol Hill event marking "Take Your Child to Work Day," where children of journalists were invited to ask lawmakers questions. The moment quickly stood out as the blunt question from a young attendee cut directly to a broader political challenge Democrats have faced in recent months voter dissatisfaction and pe...

Jake Reiner on parents Rob and Michele's killings: 'My world, as I knew it, had collapsed'

In a personal essay published online, Jake Reiner, the eldest son of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, describes learning about their deaths and the moments after.

Action Comics No. 1 heads to auction after a 40-year hold

In the early 1980s, a collector with limited funds was scanning auction catalogs and phoning in small bids, hoping something overlooked would slip through. One day the phone rang: his was the highest bid on Action Comics No. 1 Superman's 1938 debut and the permanent No. Read the rest The post Action Comics No. 1 heads to auction after a 40-year hold appeared first on Boing Boing.

Heidi Klum stuns in black triangle bikini during relaxing poolside moment

Heidi Klum is ready for summer.The "America’s Got Talent" judge shared a short clip on Instagram on Wednesday of her strolling around her swimming pool with her three dogs in tow: Uschi, Jäger, and her rescue puppy, Fritz.The 52-year-old wore a black triangle bikini top with high-cut bottoms as she wrapped a towel around herself. She paired the look with sunglasses and wore her hair in beachy waves."Best time of the day," she wrote in the caption.IRINA SHAYK STUNS IN BARELY-THERE BIKINIS DURING ...

The Wire by Acutus, an AI-generated site with articles attacking AI industry critics, appears to be funded by the OpenAI-backed super PAC Leading The Future (@themidasproj)

@themidasproj: The Wire by Acutus, an AI-generated site with articles attacking AI industry critics, appears to be funded by the OpenAI-backed super PAC Leading The Future The reporters at this news

Get your yard work done faster with these cordless tools, starting at $21

Skip the cords and gas these cordless tools make yard work faster, quieter and easier to manage. From a Black+Decker hedge trimmer at 45% off to an EGO Power+ leaf blower under $400, these picks simplify lawn care and make spring-cleaning less of a hassle.Sun Joe cordless hedge trimmer: $20.97 (46% off)Kobalt battery hedge trimmer: $99 (23% off)Worx cordless lawn mower: $189.97 (21% off)3-tool yard care bundle: $239.97 (20% off)Black+Decker sweeper and trimmer set: $125.10 (17% off)Worx 3-in-1 l...

Three alleged Antifa-linked protesters indicted in Atlanta police training center contractor firebombing

A grand jury indicted three alleged Antifa-linked protesters accused of throwing firebombs at the general contractor of an Atlanta police training center, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a news conference Friday.The grand jury on Thursday charged Katie Marie Kloth, 39, Tyler John Norman, 42, and Hannah Margaret Kass, 33, with two counts of criminal property damage and a third count of arson for their alleged assault on the Marietta offices of Brasfield and Gorrie, a contractor w...

Left-wing podcaster blasts Schumer, Jeffries as 'fascist collaborators'

Left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch described Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., as "fascist collaborators" during an interview on Thursday.Welch, host of the "I've Had It" podcast, spoke to NY1's Errol Louis, host of "You Decide," and called on Democrats to do more to oppose President Donald Trump."The way the Democratic Party has operated has incubated this to an extent, and we have to be a full-blown, robust opposition party to this...

Inside DriveSavers, where data loss becomes a grief crisis

DriveSavers, a data recovery firm in Novato, California, has a lobby museum called the Museum of Bizarre Diskasters. On display: a laptop burned shut in a house fire ("like an oyster," an engineer said), a smartphone shredded by a snowblower, and a second phone bisected by a monorail. Read the rest The post Inside DriveSavers, where data loss becomes a grief crisis appeared first on Boing Boing.

Maine governor vetoes bill temporarily banning large data centers in the state

The governor of Maine, Janet Mills, has vetoed a bill that halts the construction of large data centers in the state until the fall of 2027. While the bill passed both houses of the Maine's legislature on April 14, and Mills has suggested she'd support a temporary moratorium, the governor wanted a bill that would exempt an existing data center project in Jay, Maine.The bill specifically blocked the construction of data centers that consume 20 megawatts of power or more and directs state agencies...

Late-night targets Trump attendance at White House Correspondents Dinner with impressions, 'alternative' roast

Liberal late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert both took aim at President Donald Trump's upcoming attendance at the White House Correspondents Dinner during their shows on Thursday."Folks, I try to remember not to be in Washington, D.C., as often as possible. But there is certainly no time I am there less than the weekend of the White House correspondents’ dinner, which is why, this Saturday, I will again not be, but, and it’s a big but. But for reasons that are not clear to me, many ...

Dead Wi-Fi won't kill your workflow with this $30 Microsoft Office

TL;DR: Pay $29.97 (MSRP $219.99) just once, get the full Microsoft Office Professional 2021 suite on your Windows PC—no subscription fees, no surprise charges—and you can keep working even without WiFi. There's something so refreshing about software you can buy once and just keep using without thinking about it again. Read the rest The post Dead Wi-Fi won't kill your workflow with this $30 Microsoft Office appeared first on Boing Boing.

Real Life Comix: 51 true NYC stories from 66 cartoonists (and Moby)

Fifty-one true stories about New York, from 66 people who've survived it. Real Life Comix: Only in New York is a 216-page hardcover memoir anthology co-edited by Dean Haspiel and Doug Latino, now on Kickstarter from Cosmic Lion Productions. The contributors span New Yorker cartoonists Roz Chast and Ben Katchor, MAD contributors, American Splendor veterans Gary Dumm and Bob Fingerman, Peter Kuper, R. Read the rest The post Real Life Comix: 51 true NYC stories from 66 cartoonists (and Moby) appea...

Save up to 50% on HexClad pans, knives and bundles for Mother's Day

If you're shopping for a mom who enjoys cooking, the HexClad Mother's Day sale is worth a look (FOX is an investor in HexClad). Best-sellers from Gordon Ramsay's famous cookware brand are discounted through May 11, including the 10-inch hybrid fry pan and Damascus steel knives, with savings of up to 50%. The sale also includes themed options like the "Mom Knows Best" bundle that comes with all of the brand's best-sellers.Original price: $169Gift mom her new favorite pan this Mother's Day. The 10...

Meta’s loss is Thinking Machines’ gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

Meta's loss is Thinking Machines' gain

Meta has been poaching talent from Thinking Machines Lab. But it's a two-way street.

Intel stock closes up 23.6%, its best performance since October 1987, as Intel shows signs of renewed growth amid the AI boom; the stock is up 124% YTD (CNBC)

CNBC: Intel stock closes up 23.6%, its best performance since October 1987, as Intel shows signs of renewed growth amid the AI boom; the stock is up 124% YTD Intel shares soared 24% on Friday, their

This goat-a-rific roadside attraction is a magical, hilarious delight

Ok, this goat-a-rific roadside attraction is going to the very top of my bucket list! A woman named Emily, who goes by "On the Go Emily" on social media and who provides travel recommendations and inspiration, shared a delightful find that she recently accidentally stumbled upon. Read the rest The post This goat-a-rific roadside attraction is a magical, hilarious delight appeared first on Boing Boing.

Young@Heart Chorus delivers stellar concert filled with political and protest music for these challenging times

I'm totally blown away by the supreme talent of the Young@Heart Chorus, which covers songs by Sonic Youth, Green Day, Coldplay, Jimi Hendrix, and more, and which features seniors ranging in age from 75 to 94. In addition to singing, many group members also dance and play instruments. Read the rest The post Young@Heart Chorus delivers stellar concert filled with political and protest music for these challenging times appeared first on Boing Boing.

NASCAR makes major change in front office, including new CEO in unprecedented move: report

It is the end of an era in NASCAR.The Athletic reported Friday that Jim France is stepping down as NASCAR's CEO, and his replacement will be the first non-France family member to run the ship.The outlet noted that France, who will remain NASCAR's chairman, will be replaced by NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFrance's father founded NASCAR in 1948, and it has grown into the most popular motorsport in the United States.Ben Kennedy, France's great-n...

Gambling Companies Laud Indictments to Push Back on Pressure to Regulate

Sports betting companies and prediction markets have cited recent federal charges related to insider trading as proof that illegal activity is being rooted out. Critics say the cases do not address widespread illicit activity.

ComfyUI, which gives creators granular control over image, video, and audio outputs from diffusion models, raised $30M at a $500M valuation

Marina Temkin / TechCrunch: ComfyUI, which gives creators granular control over image, video, and audio outputs from diffusion models, raised $30M at a $500M valuation ComfyUI, a startup that helps

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu hid prostate cancer from public because of Iran war

The Israeli PM delayed revealing his condition to avoid it being used against Israel.

WATCH: Trump reveals flashy new color for National Mall's reflecting pool makeover

President Donald Trump revealed that the flashy new color for the National Mall’s reflecting pool will be familiar to most Americans.While speaking with reporters in the Oval Office, he said the reflecting pool’s surface is being repainted in "American flag blue."When planning the reflecting pool renovation, which Trump said was necessary because it was "filthy," the president said his original color idea was turquoise, "like in the Bahamas." But a trusted old pool contractor Trump has worked wi...

Why does Cincinnati's Smale Park have kaleidoscopes aimed at flowers?

In Cincinnati, you can find some cool public kaleidoscopes at Smale Park. Here's a video of what it's like to use one of them. The kaleidoscope is locked in place, pointing at a lovely bed of flowers.  While the kaleidoscope stays in place, the bed of flowers rotates in a circle as fast as you choose to spin it. Read the rest The post Why does Cincinnati's Smale Park have kaleidoscopes aimed at flowers? appeared first on Boing Boing.

Yes, a Steak Canadian is a real thing. No, it wasn't invented 'in a place called Ontario'

Despite its name, the sandwich, which recently went viral on YouTube, is a purely British phenomenon.

Viggo's favorite things: a heartwarming collection of small moments through a dog's eyes

Stuff My Dog Loves is a cute website that honors all the things that the site creator's dog loves.  The site features sweet, pixelated drawings with captions about different things that make the dog happy. You can use the arrows under each image to scroll through the different slides. Read the rest The post Viggo's favorite things: a heartwarming collection of small moments through a dog's eyes appeared first on Boing Boing.

6 Shows Our Theater Critics Are Talking About

Rose Byrne in “Fallen Angels,” a couple trapped in the musical village of “Schmigadoon!” and “The Rocky Horror Show” at Studio 54: These productions are worth seeing.

Are Palantir employees starting to realize they're the baddies?

Co-founded by famed FBI informant Peter Thiel (along with seed money from the CIA), Palantir's tech is often used to make hospital networks run more efficiently, monitor food supply chains and energy consumption or predict when a piece of machinery may need to be replaced. Read the rest The post Are Palantir employees starting to realize they're the baddies? appeared first on Boing Boing.

UC Berkeley slammed after anti-Israel group hosts failed suicide bomber as guest event speaker: 'cesspool'

A chapter of a far-left organization at the University of California, Berkeley's law school capped off a "Palestinian Political Prisoners Day" earlier this week with a message from a failed suicide car bomber who was jailed in Israel for eight years.UC Berkeley Law Students for Justice Palestine shared a video on its Instagram account from convicted attempted car bomber Israa Jaabis, who thanked her western counterparts for supporting her cause."Firstly, I would like to thank [the students] for ...

Hyundai’s New IONIQ V Looks Kind of Like a Cybertruck for Normal People

The new IONIQ V is key to Hyundai's plans in China.

Sources: Stanford University professor James Zou aims to raise ~$100M at a ~$1B valuation for Human Intelligence, which aims to use AI to study physiology

Rebecca Torrence / Bloomberg: Sources: Stanford University professor James Zou aims to raise ~$100M at a ~$1B valuation for Human Intelligence, which aims to use AI to study physiology Stanford Univ

Meghan McCain reveals peace made with Trump, says he sent 'very kind' message

Conservative commentator Meghan McCain shared this week on her podcast, "Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain," that she much prefers the "tone" of President Donald Trump during his second term, revealing she had effectively buried the hatchet after receiving a kind message from him.After years of a contentious relationship between the McCain family and Trump, the former "View" co-host and daughter of the late Sen. John McCain shared that they had made peace.McCain, a friend of Tulsi Gabbard, said ...

'Gigantic' ancient octopus used jaws to crush prey and hunted alongside the dinosaurs 100M years ago: study

Octopuses’ earliest relatives that lived 100 million years ago may have been "gigantic" predators that hunted alongside dinosaurs, according to new research.Although scientists previously believed that the earliest finned octopuses lived around 15 million years ago, researchers with Hokkaido University found fossilized jaws inside Late Cretaceous rock samples, according to a study published in the journal Science Thursday.Because octopuses are soft-bodied animals, they don’t fossilize well excep...

This app will warn you about horror movie jump scares

My ma loves to watch horror movies for about five minutes. I will be asked to watch a scary movie with her. To this, I will say no. Again, I will be asked, and she will be denied. Her rhapsody continues until I relent. Read the rest The post This app will warn you about horror movie jump scares appeared first on Boing Boing.

Astrobotic’s Detonation Engine Fires 4,000 Pounds of Thrust in Wild Test

The cutting-edge propulsion system could be used to power rockets to the Moon and beyond.

"Save Willy Act" proposes Coast Guard 'whale desk' to prevent whale deaths in San Francisco Bay

A new federal bill dubbed the "Save Willy Act" would create a Coast Guard "whale desk" in San Francisco Bay, aimed at tracking whale movements and warning ships in an effort to reduce a growing number of fatal vessel strikes. The bill named the "Save Willy Act," in a nod to the 1993 movie "Free Willy" would implement a "whale desk" at the U.S. Read the rest The post "Save Willy Act" proposes Coast Guard 'whale desk' to prevent whale deaths in San Francisco Bay appeared first on Boing Boing.

Maine's governor vetoes a bill that would have led to US' first state pause on data centers, citing its failure to exempt a project in a distressed mill town

Jenna Russell / New York Times: Maine's governor vetoes a bill that would have led to US' first state pause on data centers, citing its failure to exempt a project in a distressed mill town Gov. Jan

Prehistoric rock art in Colombia's Serranía de la Lindosa reveals ancient human "Kiss"

The rock shelters of the Serranía de la Lindosa in Colombia preserve some of the most remarkable prehistoric artwork ever discovered in South America. Stretching across vast sandstone walls, these paintings offer a rare glimpse into the lives and imaginations of early human communities who lived in the region thousands of years ago. Read the rest The post Prehistoric rock art in Colombia's Serranía de la Lindosa reveals ancient human "Kiss" appeared first on Boing Boing.

Highly contagious stomach bug surges in US as some groups face severe effects

→ Highly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest→ Woman's longtime vaping habit leads to terminal lung cancer→ Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, research suggests→ Plastic surgeon Dr. Sheila Nazarian speaks about the risks of traveling to other countries for plastic surgery procedures→ Natural hormone may reduce obesity without cutting calories→ Common sweetener may trigger fat buildup in ways experts didn’t expect→ Common eating habit may t...

A Battlefield movie adaptation is on the way, possibly starring Michael B. Jordan

Have you ever noticed how Walgreens and CVS locations often end up across the street from each other? Well, Call of Duty and Battlefield have a similar thing going on. A mere eight days after the upcoming Call of Duty movie got an official premiere date, lo and behold: There's news from The Hollywood Reporter that a Battlefield movie is on the way.The project has some heavy-artillery star power attached. Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) is slated to produce and possibly star in the film....

‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Wants You to Chill

The critically acclaimed MMO's next expansion, 'Evercold,' is bringing big gameplay changes to let you keep up at your own pace.

Rob Reiner's son Jake describes 'living nightmare' after parents' murder

Jake Reiner, the eldest son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, published a ‌tribute to his late parents on Friday and described the "living nightmare" he has experienced since their murders in December.

Semitruck driver in deadly interstate crash fraudulently obtained license, citizenship: officials

Ohio officials say a semitruck driver charged in a fiery interstate crash that killed a young family of three fraudulently obtained an Ohio driver’s license, a commercial driver’s license and later U.S. citizenship under an alternate identity.The driver, Modou F. Ngom, 50, was arrested after authorities said he caused an April 11 chain-reaction crash on Interstate 71 northbound near U.S. 36, where a semitrailer slammed into slowed traffic in a construction zone and ignited a deadly fire.The Ohio...

Tether and Arbitrum Freeze Assets as Crypto Faces Crisis of Purpose

On Friday, the U.S. government said $344 million in Tether had been linked to wallets tied to Iran.

The DOJ is backing xAI in its lawsuit against Colorado

The Department of Justice has announced that it's intervening on the behalf of xAI in the company's recent lawsuit against the state of Colorado. xAI first filed the suit in early April in response to a recent Colorado law that requires developers of "high-risk" AI systems (for example, ones used in healthcare, employment or housing) to both disclose and mitigate the risk of algorithmic discrimination in their systems. The law is set to go into effect in June, and the DOJ is now asking a Colorad...

'Dude Perfect' gets BLASTED on social media for ripping off comedian's draft day skit

If you've been chronically online since the early 2010s, there is no doubt you know all about "Dude Perfect."Their social media bio says it best: Just five best buddies kickin' it.Dude Perfect got big with their unique blend of sketch comedy and trick shots, cultivating a massive following on the internet.As of today, they have nearly 62 million followers on YouTube, and their popularity has led them to appearances on ESPN and Good Morning America, to name a few.'HUSBANDTIKTOK' ENCOURAGED THAT S...

King Charles’s Visit Will Not Include Private Meeting With Mamdani

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been invited to join King Charles III during his visit to New York, but the mayor’s office has not confirmed if they will appear together.

ComfyUI hits $500M valuation as creators seek more control over AI-generated media

ComfyUI, whose tools give creators more control over AI image, video, and audio generation, just raised $30 million.

Neo-Nazi, Klan 'Cyclops' and ‘Sadistic’ biker: Here's who SPLC allegedly paid in its informant network

The Montgomery, Alabama-based Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted this week on federal fraud charges from a years-long alleged covert paid informant program that Justice Department officials said allocated millions of dollars in donations to a network of informants affiliated with or closely tied to White supremacist and neo-Nazi groups.The 11-count indictment accuses the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) of wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured bank and conspiracy to commit ...

Baltimore mayor vows to press on with spending, dismisses scrutiny as ‘ridiculous reporting’

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott defended more than $52,000 in taxpayer-funded spending on food, drinks and skybox use at Baltimore Orioles and Baltimore Ravens games after a City of Baltimore Inspector General's report identified a mix of guests, including city employees, children, donors and political figures.The report found the mayor’s office used public funds for game day expenses and suite access, prompting criticism over whether those benefits were extended to political allies and donors rat...

Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state'

As the Massachusetts GOP gathers for its convention in Worcester this weekend, Airborne Ranger and former Abiomed CEO Mike Minogue appears to have the wind in his sails. With a solid business background, he is positioning himself as the practical problem-solver and outsider, running in the primary against two veterans of the Charlie Baker administration.Minogue, who ran a leading medical devices company for two decades, also benefits from a massive financial advantage over his two GOP rivals, Br...

House Republican would '100%' leave the GOP if red state changed primary rules

A congressman in a competitive district in Pennsylvania said he'd leave the Republican Party if his state conducted open primary elections.Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., a moderate who has bucked party lines on some of President Donald Trump's key initiatives, including voting against the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, is seeking re-election in a purple district he has controlled for eight years.Fitzpatrick shared in an interview with Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer his "disdain for ...

Olivia Dunne washes cars in her "Baywatch" swimsuit, Nick Saban likes a "wide a--" and ESPN ruins something else

Final Friday of April? Don't mind if I do! Big day. Big weekend. Big finish for us as we inch closer and closer to summer.Night 1 of the NFL Draft is done, even if ESPN couldn't keep up. God, was that awful. Just painful. We'll get into it.But first, let's start this class off right. It's the weekend, after all. All gas today. No brakes. Let's roll.Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps the one where Olivia Dunne dusts off her Baywatch swimsuit and gets to work washing some cars. It's called making a liv...

Stuck on the highway for 15 hours: Heavy snow, high winds pummel parts of Alberta

Hamas influence looms over Gaza elections as experts warn vote could backfire

On Saturday, Gazans in Deir al-Balah will go to the polls to elect new local leaders for the first time in 22 years ­— a move experts warn could allow Hamas room to maintain influence as it refuses to comply with ceasefire disarmament terms.The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer told Fox News Digital that "when you hold elections in the Palestinian Authority and the timing’s not right and the circumstances are still dicey, you get Hamas victories."Schanze...

Israeli Media Says IDF Soldiers Looting 'On A Crazy Scale' In Lebanon

Israeli Media Says IDF Soldiers Looting 'On A Crazy Scale' In Lebanon Authored by Brett Wilkins While media coverage of Israel’s war on Lebanon mainly focuses on the slaughter of hundreds of Lebanese civilians and destruction of entire villages, Israel Defense Forces commanders are tacitly condoning widespread looting by their troops in Lebanon, according to reporting Thursday. Haaretz, Israel’s oldest daily newspaper, interviewed a number of IDF personnel who described routine th...

Rob Reiner’s son describes devastating moment he learned both parents were dead: ‘My living nightmare’

In a deeply personal tribute, Jake Reiner painted a portrait of devoted parents whose lives and futures were "ripped away" when they were murdered.Jake recalled the devastating moment he learned of Rob and Michele Reiner's deaths on the fateful afternoon of Dec. 14 in a new Substack post."On the afternoon of December 14, I was in Union Station at a celebration of life for one of my best friends, Christian Anderson, who died in October. It was at that moment I received a call from my sister Romy ...

WATCH: Police officer cheats death when bullet ricochets off body camera during savage ambush by armed suspect

New video captured the horrifying moment a Florida police officer’s body camera stopped a bullet from piercing his chest while conducting a routine investigation last month. The incident unfolded when Deputy Jose Rivera and his deputy trainee responded to a call regarding an assault and battery investigation at a home in Volusia County on Sunday, March 1, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arriving at the home, the deputies encountered the suspect, identified as Luis Diaz Pol...

Trump dispatches U.S. envoys to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Friday, according to Iranian state media, where he is expected to hold talks with U.S. officials on reviving ceasefire negotiations.

Colibre: A New Cosmic Simulation With Cinematic Flair

The new Colibre cosmological simulation includes more critical detail than previous simulations. It also includes updated models of things like AGN feedback and star formation. The simulations also include a sonic component, giving the results a cinematic and information-rich flair.

Man pleads guilty to stealing over $1M in PPP loans for supposed amateur basketball league

FIRST ON FOX: A man who used government loans meant to provide financial relief to small businesses pleaded guilty to defrauding taxpayers of more than $1 million for a company he claimed operated an amateur basketball league, authorities said.Jamar Johnson, a U.S. citizen, entered his plea on Monday for his role in a scheme that netted him $1,047,824 in taxpayer funds through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Department of Homeland Security (D...

OpenAI's Sam Altman writes apology to community of Tumbler Ridge

The CEO of the company responsible for ChatGTP has sent a written apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge.

US targets Chinese refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of ships tied to Iran's "shadow fleet," escalating efforts to choke off Tehran's main source of revenue.Officials said in a press release the move targets Hengli Petrochemical, one of Iran’s largest oil buyers, along with a network of shipping companies and tankers responsible for transporting billions of dollars worth of petroleum products to foreign markets. The Treasury Dep...

Jack Nicholson spotted in rare photo as legendary actor celebrates turning 89

Jack Nicholson appeared in a rare photo as the cinema great turned 89.Nicholson celebrated his birthday April 22. His daughter, Lorraine Nicholson, shared a series of photos of her father on Instagram to honor the A-list actor.Lorraine first shared a throwback photo of Nicholson smoking a cigar, writing "89?" She then posted a photo of her father with Joni Mitchell in the background. "89!!" she simply wrote.Nicholson broke into the mainstream Hollywood scene in 1969 with his portrayal of lawyer ...

‘The Legend of Korra’ Didn’t Ruin the Legacy of ‘Avatar’—It Enhanced It

Showing the Gaang as flawed adults shaped by inherited trauma was the franchise's boldest truth, even if the fandom refuses to face it decades later.

What you need to know as Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman begins

In a few short days, jury selection will begin in the long-awaited Musk v. Altman case. At the end of that process, an Oakland federal court will task nine regular people with deciding if OpenAI defrauded Elon Musk when it announced, and recently completed, its reorganization to become a more traditional for-profit business. More than just being the venue where two billionaires will air their grievances against one another in public, the trial has the potential to reshape the AI industry.How did...

Fusion Energy: Why America Needs To Own Its Technology

Fusion Energy: Why America Needs To Own Its Technology Authored by Lawrence Kadish via The Gatestone Institute, For decades, fusion energy has been the great scientific pursuit - clean, limitless power drawn from the same physics that powers the sun. Enormous progress has been made in the technology required to harness nuclear fusion and significant investment is now being made by private companies and President Donald J. Trump's White House. As we advance on fusion success, howev...

Yet Another ’30 Under 30′ Nominee Could Be Headed to Prison

The Forbes-to-Fraud pipeline gets more jaw-dropping every year.

Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community

No one can question Adrian Wojnarowski's commitment to his alma mater. In 2024, he left ESPN to become the general manager of the St. Bonaventure basketball program. He left a salary of $7 million a year for one just around $70,000. Yes, you read that correctly.But a new report from The Athletic suggests that, as dedicated as Wojnarowski is to the job, his hyper-partisan political views may be complicating the program's growth.That’s the read from local power brokers at The Bartlett Country Club...

Aggressive 10-foot shark postpones world surf competition in Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach officials spotted a 10-foot shark in the water, prompting a 24-hour beach closure and postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro.

New York Sues Trump Administration to Reclaim $73 Million in Highway Aid

Attorney General Letitia James filed a suit against the Trump administration, which canceled the funding because it said New York had illegally issued trucking licenses.

Sources: AI startups are struggling to access Nvidia GPUs as Microsoft and other cloud providers divert supply to internal teams and large customers like OpenAI (The Information)

The Information: Sources: AI startups are struggling to access Nvidia GPUs as Microsoft and other cloud providers divert supply to internal teams and large customers like OpenAI AI startups are stru

Elizabeth Smart flexes new chapter, racks up bodybuilding honors in stunning transformation

Elizabeth Smart is proving she can conquer another challenge after new photos shared by the kidnapping survivor show her taking up a powerful new hobby bodybuilding. The 38-year-old Smart, whose harrowing kidnapping story captivated the nation, announced her latest endeavor on Instagram over the weekend with a photo showing off her impressive physique."When I posted the pictures in my [Instagram] story of me standing on stage in a bikini it probably shocked many of you," Smart wrote. "And I unde...

8 Gemini tips for organizing your space (and life)

Black screen with illustrations including a laptop with document and email icons streaming out, a smiling person holding a phone and looking at a checklist, and a user activating Gemini Live

South Korea Police Arrest Man For Posting AI Photo of Runaway Wolf

South Korean police arrested a man accused of spreading an AI-generated image of an escaped wolf, after the fake photo reportedly misled authorities and disrupted the real search operation. The BBC reports: South Korean police have arrested a man for sharing an AI-generated image that misled authorities who were searching for a wolf that had broken out of a zoo in Daejeon city. The 40-year-old unnamed man is accused of disrupting the search by creating and distributing a fake photo purporting to...

Utah Startup Claims Its Lab-Grown Sperm Can Produce Embryos, in Potential Fertility Breakthrough

Paterna Biosciences said it has mastered the molecular signals that teach stem cells how to mature into sperm for a promising new fertility treatment.

Ilhan Omar Accused Of Trying To Steer $1.4M To Nonprofit With Somali Restaurant For Address

Ilhan Omar Accused Of Trying To Steer $1.4M To Nonprofit With Somali Restaurant For Address U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is facing fresh accusations after Republicans flagged her reported push to direct more than $1 million in federal taxpayer funds to a small Somali-led nonprofit whose listed project address matches a Minneapolis restaurant. The nonprofit, Generation Hope MN, describes itself as providing addiction recovery services, peer support, job training, and mental health ...

How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is facing federal fraud allegations less than a year after a staff mutiny triggered a leadership shakeup that has plagued the organization ever since.The Justice Department has accused the self-styled civil rights nonprofit of using paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups and funneling money to extremist groups claims the organization is now forcefully disputing.Margaret Huang, who led SPLC, resigned last July after 92% of staff backed a no-confidenc...

Google plans to invest even more money into Anthropic

Google plans to invest up to $40 billion into Anthropic in what could be viewed as a circular deal with the AI startup (and frequent competitor), Bloomberg reports. The search giant has invested in Anthropic at multiple points in the past, but this new investment comes after an announcement that the AI startup had signed a joint agreement with Google and Broadcom for "multiple gigawatts of next-generation TPU capacity."According to Anthropic, Google is committing $10 billion now at the company's...

Trump DOJ jumps into Musk xAI court battle as diversity fight heats up

The Department of Justice joined forces with Elon Musk on Friday by backing a lawsuit his xAI company brought against Colorado alleging a state law regulating artificial intelligence developers was a masked effort to force them to adopt diversity, equity and inclusion on their platforms.DOJ Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon said DOJ's intervention was the department's first constitutional challenge in an AI case. Colorado faces allegations from the DOJ and xAI that its state law, set to...

Middle East conflict: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner head to Pakistan for Iran talks

The talks come more than two weeks after Vice President JD Vance held a first round.

Suspect tries Spider-Man escape under Bay Bridge, it does not work (video)

A stolen car chase in San Francisco took a surreal turn when a suspect abandoned his vehicle on the Bay Bridge and attempted to escape by climbing along the structure's underside, hundreds of feet above the water. SFPD said the incident began on the afternoon of April 1, when officers spotted a gray car driving in San Francisco on 8th and Market streets. Read the rest The post Suspect tries Spider-Man escape under Bay Bridge, it does not work (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alexandre Boulerice, NDP's sole Quebec MP, to leave party and run provincially: sources

Alexandre Boulerice is expected to announce that he is leaving the federal NDP and will run provincially for Québec Solidaire, according to Radio-Canada sources.

Singapore police arrest alleged The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender leaker

People aren't thrilled with Paramount these days. After all, corporate consolidation and the transformation of CBS News into state media tend to do that. But here's someone who may not have chosen the… wisest form of protest. The Straits Times reports (via Gizmodo) that Singapore police have arrested a 26-year-old man for leaking Paramount's The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender.The film, part of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, was initially scheduled for a theatrical release. But aft...

Give Mom Warm Coffee All Year Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal

If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom’s wish list, this sale is worth checking out.

Give Mom Warm Coffee Year-Long With This Ember Smart Mug Deal

If an Ember mug is at the top of Mom’s wish list, this sale is worth checking out.

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy To Treat Deafness

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy To Treat Deafness Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Federal regulators on Thursday approved the first gene therapy to restore hearing, just two months after the therapy’s maker formally requested a license. Dr. Marty Makary, the Food and Drug Administration's commissioner, in an undated file photograph. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times The Food and Drug Administration approved the Regeneron therapy, Otarmeni, for child...

Cher denied temporary conservatorship over troubled son Elijah Blue Allman

LOS ANGELES A judge denied Cher's bid for temporary conservatorship Friday over her son, Elijah Blue Allman.Cher, 79, petitioned for an immediate court order earlier this week, citing her son's inability to remain financially stable after drug abuse allegations.Allman, 49, is in custody at a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire on multiple criminal charges from arrests in February and March."I certainly understand the concerns of Mr. Allman's friends and family, but those concerns don't show a ...

Cops, not bunnies: Newport Beach chooses enforcement over art park

Newport Beach officials are considering building a new police headquarters on land currently home to "Bunnyhenge," a long-running public art installation that has drawn families and visitors for more than a decade. The public seems to side with art, while the city council is sure that land would be better served by housing cops who can do the same thing from anyplace. Read the rest The post Cops, not bunnies: Newport Beach chooses enforcement over art park appeared first on Boing Boing.