The first European country to get Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Supervised will be the Netherlands
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is ready to make its European debut, and it's starting with the Netherlands. According to Tesla Europe, the automaker's driver assistance system was approved in the Netherlands and will start rolling out shortly. RDW, the country's regulatory authority on vehicles, confirmed the news with a post on its website about Tesla receiving a type approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system. According to the RDW, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) "ha...
Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube
Fan-driven shows like 'Amazing Digital Circus' and 'Knights of Guinevere' are hitting big, and YouTube knows it.
Sabrina Carpenter commands Coachella with see-through bodysuit and A-list surprises
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter turned up the heat on day one of Coachella.The 26-year-old singer delivered a star-studded spectacle Friday night, turning the desert into her own "Sabrinawood" with a glittering playground, Hollywood fantasy, Broadway spectacle and a cheeky house party.Carpenter saved one of her boldest statements for the final stretch, rocking a sizzling, see-through black lace bodysuit that left little to the imagination. The barely-there look sent fans into a frenzy as she powered ...
Trump blasts Spanberger ahead of Virginia meetings, says state faces tax base exodus like New York, California
President Donald Trump slammed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ahead of meetings in the state on Saturday, warning her policies are triggering a tax base exodus similar to New York and California.Trump, in an early morning Truth Social post, said the Democratic governor had imposed a wave of taxes that he argued were draining the state’s economic strength."She is adding so many Taxes, a Food and Beverage Tax, Digital Services Tax, Utilities Tax, and more," Trump wrote. "It has lost its Energy, ...
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's longtime Los Angeles home hits the market for $17M after his death at 76
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's longtime home in Los Angeles is now on sale.Designed in 1929, the home has been placed on the market for $17 million in partnership with listing agents, Jonah Wilson and Josh Greer of Carolwood Estates.According to The Wall Street Journal, the Osbourne's purchased the home in 2015 for $11.85 million, and first thought about selling it in July 2022, when it was placed on the market for $18 million.During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the...
John Cleese blasts world's silence on Easter massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist terrorists
"Monty Python" actor John Cleese warned this week that the world has failed to live up to the ideal of saying "Black lives matter" when it ignores anti-Christian terrorism in Nigeria.Numerous news sources around the world, including The Associated Press, reported that according to local military and officials, at least 26 people were killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria. This has caused multiple prominent commentators to not only criticize the terrorism rife in the region,...
Friend of Brian Hooker speaks out, questions disappearance of woman in Bahamas mystery
A seasoned boater and friend of Brian and Lynette Hooker said Brian’s account of his wife’s disappearance doesn't add up.Daniel Danforth told "Fox and Friends Weekend" that he and his wife became friends with the Hookers in 2023, bonding over their shared love of boating. After hearing news reports about Lynette’s disappearance in the Bahamas, Danforth reached out to Brian on Facebook and received a response he found concerning."I said, 'Hey, did I just see you on the news?' And then he gave me ...
Lamar Jackson hits back at critics with faithful message on social media
Despite winning two MVP awards, Lamar Jackson still has his fair share of critics.Fresh off yet another playoff disappointment, the Baltimore Ravens quarterback had arguably the worst season of his career last year.It was the first time he finished under .500 as a starter and the first time since 2021 he was not in the playoffs after the season came down to a field goal attempt.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMPerhaps the doubters were on Jackson's mind earlier this week because...
IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million
IBM has agreed to settle the US Department of Justice's accusations that the company violated civil rights laws with its DEI practices. According to a press release from the DOJ, IBM will pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations of taking "race, color, national origin, or sex" into account when making employment decisions. This settlement is the latest development in a longstanding effort from the Trump administration to end DEI programs, which was kick-started from an executive order in...
Rory McIlroy takes largest 36-hole lead in Masters history after incredible finish to second round
It took Rory McIlroy 17 attempts to win his first Green Jacket, finally breaking through last year. He is wasting no time in trying to win his second Masters title.McIlroy, 36, shot a Friday-low 65 to move to 12-under and take a six-shot lead into Saturday. His six-shot lead is the largest second-round lead in Masters history.McIlroy is just the fourth defending champion to hold the 36-hole lead the year after his victory. Arnold Palmer did it three times (1959, 1961, 1965), while Ian Woosnam (1...
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Officer Shoots Attacker After a Stabbing at Grand Central Subway Station
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Jordan Spieth's errant tee shot hits Masters patron, golf star apologizes with signed glove
It’s been more than a decade since Jordan Spieth won the coveted green jacket, but the three-time major champion returned to historic Augusta National Golf Club for the 90th Masters this week.The second round got underway Friday morning, with Spieth scoring at even par after he played the first 14 holes of the day. At the time, Spieth trailed defending champion Rory McIlroy by five shots.After shooting 72 in Thursday’s opening round, Spieth birdied his first hole Friday. He then parred the next ...
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Watch: Axe-Wielding Man Attacks U.S. C-130 Cargo Plane At Irish Airport
Watch: Axe-Wielding Man Attacks U.S. C-130 Cargo Plane At Irish Airport Footage posted on X appears to show a deranged man hammering away on top of a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules parked at Shannon Airport on Ireland's west coast on Friday. "A man breached security at Shannon Airport in Ireland, climbed onto a parked C-130 Hercules, and damaged it with a tool," the Clash Report wrote on X. WATCH: A man breached security at Shannon Airport in Ireland, climbed onto a parked C-130 ...
AI could be coming for your wine as experts turn to technology for industry overhaul
Scientists have created an AI-powered "grape ripeness detector" designed to make wine production more efficient combining the use of technology with vineyard expertise in pursuit of the best wine for consumers.The new portable handheld sensor provides instant and accurate data about whether grapes are ready to harvest, scientists in the U.K. say.Given that harvesting grapes is extremely time-sensitive, researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have invented a portable optical sensor ...
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Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks Begin With Iran
Trump Announces Start Of "Clearing Out" The Strait As A "Favor" To RoW As 'Indirect' Talks Begin With Iran Summary: President Trump announces start of "clearing out the Strait" as a favor to the rest of the world as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers passed without incident. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi. Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks bu...
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Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus
Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations - Refuses to Drop Out Of Governor's Race Despite Democrat Exodus The latest: • Eric Swalwell’s California governor campaign collapsed after sexual assault allegations. • Former staffer alleged harassment plus two assaults while she was intoxicated. • Four women total have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. • Swalwell denies all claims as false and politically motivated. • Major Democratic allies withdrew support and called for him to exit th...
Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue loses its bat in an unveiling gone wrong at Mariners home ballpark
Ichiro Suzuki, one of the greatest players in Seattle Mariners history, was honored with a bronze statue outside the team’s home ballpark this week.But Friday's unveiling went sideways, with some fans suggesting the Mariners struck out. Moments after the curtain dropped to reveal the massive statue modeled after Suzuki’s signature batting stance, the bat the Baseball Hall of Famer was holding snapped and tilted backward.The bat, initially upright, appeared to catch on the curtain, snapping as it...
Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token
FTX's moves were secret. Everyone can see what World Liberty Financial is doing.
Cowboys defensive back Markquese Bell arrested on felony drug charge in Texas
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested in Texas Friday on two drug charges, including felony possession of a controlled substance, according to online records.Bell, 27, was arrested by the Prosper Police Department on Friday, where he is still being held as of Saturday morning, according to Collin County records. The former undrafted free agent has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of marijuana possession.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS ...
ICE detains relatives of 1979 Iran hostage crisis figure after Rubio revokes their legal status
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he revoked the lawful permanent resident status of family members linked to Masoumeh Ebtekar, a spokeswoman for the Islamic terrorists who stormed the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 hostage crisis.Rubio said the individuals were placed in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody pending removal from the United States. He said the Obama administration granted visas to Ebtekar’s son and his family in 2014 and later approved green cards through the Diversi...
The End of 'Star Trek'? Every Single Series Now Cancelled
"Every single Star Trek series has been canceled..." reports ScreenRant. "There is "no Star Trek in production or greenlit for the first time in nearly a decade." While there were five active Star Trek series just a few years ago, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds filmed its fifth and final season in the fall of 2025, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy "wrapped filming its second and final season at the end of February." (Though ironically, both Star Trek series still have seasons yet to premiere, ...
Resolution reached on messy dressing room dispute, Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete for league title
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association will allow the U18 Soo Jr. Greyhounds to compete in a championship game on Sunday in Sudbury against the Copper Cliff Reds. There were initially told they had to forfeit a game after leaving behind an allegedly messy dressing room.
Steven Soderbergh Wanted to Take ‘Bond’ Back to the ’60s
Everyone's got ideas on what Hollywood should do with James Bond, including Soderbergh.
Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything'
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., released a video Friday evening strongly denying the allegations of sexual assault made against him, calling the accusations "flat out false" and "absolutely false."Swalwell, who is the leading Democratic candidate in California's gubernatorial race, was accused by a former female staffer of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated on multiple occasions. The bombshell allegations, which included reports of sexual harassment against other female staffer...
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IMF Warns Iran War Will Slow Global Growth, Raise Inflation, And Worsen Food Insecurity
IMF Warns Iran War Will Slow Global Growth, Raise Inflation, And Worsen Food Insecurity Submitted by OilPrice.com Severe fuel shortages, hunger, and spiralling inflation will be some of the consequences of the Iran war as the head of the International Monetary Fund said that it would leave “scarring effects” on the global economy. In a speech by Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF’s managing director, global policymakers were warned that trade disruption across the Middle East over th...
If You Make Fart Music, ChatGPT Will Be the Most Supportive Girlfriend You Could Ask For
"It feels cohesive and intentional, not just thrown together," ChatGPT said about an 8-second fart noise.
Food that never expires? Nut-free pesto founder with severe allergy says that's the real problem
A New York City entrepreneur is on a mission to change how Americans think about what's sitting in their refrigerators and what shouldn't be sitting in their pantries."I take pride that Besto is perishable," said Kaureen Randhawa, founder of the nut-free pesto brand that launched in the summer of 2024."It does go bad," Randhawa, 27, told Fox News Digital. "It needs to be refrigerated because it is a fresh-ingredient product. … It's cool for food to go bad. Food is fresh. It should be going bad. ...
Steve Martin and Chevy Chase conspired to sneak banned 'SNL' star John Belushi onto 'Tonight Show': book
Steve Martin and John Belushi once conspired to get the "Saturday Night Live" star to appear on "The Tonight Show."In his book, "Love Johnny Carson," author Mark Malkoff described how the "Father of the Bride" star snuck Belushi onstage while he was guest hosting "The Tonight Show" in August 1977."At the time, Carson refused to book current 'SNL' cast members due to his dislike of the show," Malkoff wrote. "Carson found the show’s humor cruel. [Chevy] Chase, who had left 'SNL' and Carson had got...
Photos show Athena Strand kidnapping truck as jurors weigh death penalty for killer FedEx driver
Jurors in Tanner Horner's murder trial saw photos of his FedEx truck, the grim vessel prosecutors say was used to snatch 7-year-old Athena Strand from her own driveway and, ultimately, to end her life.On Friday, prosecutors showed the jury a series of pictures from inside the truck where Athena was murdered by Horner, 34, in Texas on Nov. 30, 2022. Horner pleaded guilty to the murder and is waiting for the jury to decide if he will be sentenced to life in prison or the death penalty.Jurors were ...
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Mamdani's First 100 Days Aren't Getting High Marks From Voters
Mamdani's First 100 Days Aren't Getting High Marks From Voters Zohran Mamdani rode a wave of progressive enthusiasm and sweeping promises to become the Mayor of New York City. Now, as he closes in on his first hundred days in office, he’s learning that governing is a lot harder than campaigning, and a new poll suggests New Yorkers are starting to be skeptical about what they voted for. Some of Mamdani’s campaign promises won’t be fulfilled because Gov. Kathy Hochul is refusing t...
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Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format
Several US Warships Reportedly Transit Strait Of Hormuz As Pakistan Talks Led By Vance Start With Indirect Format Summary: Axios reporting that 'several' US Navy warships crossed the Hormuz Strait on Saturday without coordination with Tehran in a huge, surprising development. Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side - Ghalibaf, Arachchi. Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks but re...
Kacey Musgraves details 'craziest' UFO experience she had on a flight from Texas to Tennessee
Kacey Musgraves had an out-of-this-world experience on a recent flight.In a series of Instagram Stories, the "Space Cowboy" singer detailed "the craziest f---ing orb, UFO experience" she had while on a recent flight from Fort Worth, Texas, to Nashville, Tennessee."I've seen many crazy things. I've seen fire burning in the sky, things that I can't explain, so this is not the first time," she said. "I was about to lay down and take a nap, and I saw these lights that caught my eye that just didn’t ...
Social media erupts after Harris introduces 'mob boss' accent to attack Trump: 'Total cringe'
Former vice president and failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris was roasted online Friday after she introduced another accent while trying to impersonate President Donald Trump as a "mob boss.""You know, the way that he's thinking of foreign policy, it seems, is when he talks about America First, it's to withdraw from these relationships and these connections," Harris said while arguing that the administration has lost sight of international cooperation as a means to address regional confl...
Engadget review recap: ASUS ZenBook A16, AirPods Max 2, Sonos Play and LG Sound Suite
Spring has certainly sprung here at Engadget. Well, it has in terms of reviews, at least. We’ve put over a dozen devices through their paces since my last roundup, which gives you a lot to catch up on over the weekend. Read on for the rundown of all the reviews you might’ve missed. ASUS ZenBook A16 ASUS’ ZenBook A14 didn’t live up to our expectations last year, but now the company is back with a 16-inch machine and a shot at redemption: the A16. “Compatibility issues aside, the ZenBook A16 d...
Google's Gemma 4 puts free agentic AI on your phone and no data ever leaves the device
Google's new open-source model, Gemma 4, processes text, images, and audio completely on-device. Using agent skills, the AI can independently tap into tools like Wikipedia or interactive maps; no clou
Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'
California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing backlash on social media after it was reported that his lawyer was sending cease-and-desist letters to Swalwell's accusers a day before multiple bombshell allegations were published on Friday.Swalwell, who once called on lawmakers to hear out women raising allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh during his 2018 confirmation hearings and said they "deserve to be heard," is now being slammed for hy...
WATCH: Eviction standoff turns war zone as gunman kills deputy in ambush, gets run over by armored vehicle
Gun fire rang out in a cul-de-sac in Central California after an hourslong standoff led to a police officer being shot and killed and the suspect being run down by authorities.A neighbor's video obtained by Fox News Digital captured the heart-stopping standoff in Porterville, California unfold at 10:40 a.m. local time Thursday."Get down, get down," officers are heard yelling in the video, as sirens rang out.SUSPECT WHO KILLED CALIFORNIA DEPUTY RUN OVER BY ARMORED VEHICLE AFTER HOURS-LONG FIREFIG...
Top White House officials encouraged potential Bondi replacement to make case to Trump for AG job: Sources
FIRST ON FOX: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche huddled with President Donald Trump in the hours after Pam Bondi was forced out last week to make his pitch for the job full-time, Fox News Digital confirmed. Blanche was encouraged by top White House officials to speak with the president while other names, like Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, briefly circulated as possible contenders, two sources familiar told Fox News Digital. During that conversation, Blanche made hi...
STEVE FORBES: No more delusions America has to finish the job in Iran
We now face a defining question: not whether this conflict is difficult, but whether the West has the discipline to see it through to the right outcome.That is the backdrop to this weekend’s negotiations in Islamabad, where Pakistan is hosting U.S.-Iran talks amid a fragile ceasefire and continued tension around the Strait of Hormuz.The talks will reveal whether Tehran is prepared to retreat from confrontation or is merely maneuvering for time. WHY TRUMP, IRAN SEEM LIGHT-YEARS APART ON ANY POSSI...
What is butt microneedling? Behind the 'desperate' procedure Kelly Ripa tried
Talk show host Kelly Ripa recently revealed she receives a niche procedure to enhance the appearance of her behind.During a recent episode of her podcast, "Let's Talk Off Camera," the 55-year-old opened up about getting microneedling done "on my a-- cheeks," after her guest, actor Lukas Gage, shared that he had also undergone the treatment."I’m going to tell you something … just as old as before," she said after Gage asked her if she saw an improvement. "Desperate times call for desperate measur...
Peter Alexander jumping ship for MS NOW signals NBC talent desperate for more airtime, insiders say
The recent departure of a top NBC News correspondent has some of his new colleagues at MS NOW scratching their heads.Peter Alexander, NBC's chief White House correspondent and weekend "Today" co-host, revealed to viewers late last month he was leaving the Peacock network after 22 years. Days later, MS NOW announced it had tapped Alexander to be its chief national reporter and anchor its 11 a.m. ET time slot, which will be vacated by Ana Cabrera, who is leaving in June."Many of us are puzzled by ...
Residents of mobile home park in Vernon, B.C., without power indefinitely
The site's electrical system was disconnected because it has been deemed hazardous by Technical Safety B.C. Crown Villa's landlord says she cannot afford to pay for the repairs.
Why Every AI Coding Assistant Needs a Memory Layer
AI coding assistants need a persistent memory layer to overcome the statelessness of LLMs and improve code quality by systematically providing context across sessions. The post Why Every AI Coding Ass
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Metal Shock: Gulf's Largest Aluminum Producer Declares Force Majeure
Metal Shock: Gulf's Largest Aluminum Producer Declares Force Majeure A little more than a week after Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), the Gulf's largest aluminum producer, halted operations at its Al Taweelah smelter following Iranian missile and drone strikes, EGA has now declared force majeure on parts of its contract book, signaling that supply chain disruptions are spreading beyond energy markets and into industrial metals. Bloomberg obtained new documents showing that EGA invok...
U.S. delegation led by JD Vance arrives in Pakistan for ceasefire talks with Iran
A U.S. delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance arrived in Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting.
‘Crimson Desert’ Is a Cat Dad Simulator
Step into the shoes of the strongest, goodest boy in a game that is beautiful, baffling, and impossible to put down.
Yankees fans swarm viral 'fried chicken' ice cream as $10.99 dessert vanishes in one inning
A viral new treat at Yankee Stadium in New York City was gobbled up almost as soon as it arrived last weekend flying off concession stands in one inning.The team's Mini Dessert "Chicken" Bucket ice cream designed to resemble a fried chicken drumstick sold out after drawing intense fan demand during the opening homestand, according to reports.The dessert features vanilla ice cream coated in caramelized white chocolate and candied cornflakes with a chocolate-covered pretzel "bone." It quickly beca...
Zuvi ColorBox Review: A Hair Dye Printer That Struggles
This hair dye printer promises hundreds of shades. It couldn't even manage two.
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The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment Of North Sea Is Ideology Masquerading As Science
The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment Of North Sea Is Ideology Masquerading As Science Authored by Tilak Doshi via Tilak’s Substack, The Financial Times reported on Good Friday that “more than 65 leading UK scientists” had signed an open letter, published as a Google Doc, urging the Government to abandon new North Sea oil and gas drilling in favour of renewables. “Here is the scientific establishment speaking with one voice,” the FT tells us, warning against the ...
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ mom says ‘common sense’ saved Frankie Muniz from child star downfall
Frankie Muniz always had "great common sense," according to TV mom Jane Kaczmarek."He always had a really great common sense about him," Kaczmarek, who reunited with Muniz for the revival of the early 2000s hit "Malcolm in the Middle," told Fox News Digital. "He was always a good kid. He never got into a lot of the trouble that I think some actors can."Bryan Cranston, who is also returning as Muniz’s father in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair," added that the now-40-year-old doesn’t d...
This Loud-Ass Party Speaker Almost Got Me High AF
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Scenic Southern cities tarnished by homeless crime scourge must hold ‘feet to the fire,’ GOP lawmaker warns
One of the South’s most recognizable postcard settings is facing growing concerns over homelessness, encampments and public safety, with critics warning the issues are spreading beyond Savannah’s storybook streets to other scenic Georgia cities.Now, a Republican lawmaker says it’s time to hold "local governments’ feet to the fire."State Rep. Houston Gaines, who is running for Congress, is backing legislation aimed at forcing cities like Savannah, Athens and Atlanta to more aggressively enforce l...
VHS-Inspired ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Mod Takes Night City Back to the Future
Sometimes looking less realistic can mean feeling more realistic.
A modern Presidential Fitness Test can help America's struggling children
President-elect John F. Kennedy highlighted the importance of a physically fit and healthy America to remain a strong nation in his Sports Illustrated article "The Soft American". Decades later, the physical and mental health of Americans are far too often neglected, putting our great nation’s future at risk. An unhealthy population is not only an unproductive population but one that lacks a positive morale and the general well-being that allows us to thrive in our daily lives at home, at school...
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Lopez: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?
A tour of the grounds around City Hall reveals several monuments to neglect.
Ancient 'seated' skeletons unearthed beneath modern school site, puzzling archaeologists
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient skeletons beneath a school site in France all buried in an unusual seated position.The discovery was announced by Inrap, France's national institution for preventive archaeology, in a press release in March.The skeletons were found on the grounds of the Josephine Baker school complex in Dijon, roughly 195 miles southeast of Paris. The campus serves students from preschool through elementary school.CONSTRUCTION CREW UNEARTHS SURPRISING 300-YEAR-OLD CANNON WHI...
X's messaging app, XChat, may be available soon
XChat is now on the App Store, where its listing says that it’s expected to be available for download on April 17. This isn’t the same IRC app from the early aughts, which you may remember if you’re of a certain age. This is a messaging app specifically for X users. X chief Elon Musk first talked about rolling out a new version of his social network’s direct messaging feature in mid-2025. In a series of posts back then, he said the new version would be encrypted and would feature a “whole new ar...
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Visualizing America's Slide In 'Happiness Rankings' Since 2011
Visualizing America's Slide In 'Happiness Rankings' Since 2011 The United States has steadily slipped in the global happiness rankings over the past decade. While it still ranks among the top 25 in the latest World Happiness Report, the U.S. is no longer close to the leading group of Nordic countries that consistently dominate the top spots. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, tracks the U.S. happiness ranking from 2011 to 2025, based on data from the World ...
MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: Which One Should You Buy?
After conducting long-term testing on both the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air, I have a good idea who should buy which laptop.
BROADCAST BIAS: From space to ceasefires, networks still paint Trump as the problem
President Trump recently complained, "I get 93 percent bad publicity," and studies from the Media Research Center, where I work, have shown time and again that evening news coverage on the broadcast networks is around 90% negative, month after month. How can that be? It’s because these networks will find something negative no matter which direction the president, or the country, takes.The motto might seem like "Good news is not news." Or maybe it’s not the big story.Take the Artemis space missio...
Jillian Michaels tells Hannity she is done with Democrats, says the left 'keeps eating its own'
Fitness icon Jillian Michaels told Fox News’ Sean Hannity why she is officially done with the Democratic Party, claiming the left’s obsession with labels has led it to start "eating its own."Michaels sat down on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast to discuss how the attributes that used to make her desirable to the left have now led the party to label her a "bigot.""I sit here, and I watch, and I think like, ‘Wow, it just keeps marching on. The left just keeps eating its own,’" Michaels sai...
As socialist mayor battles ICE, Seattle police and crime victims say repeat offenders are terrorizing the city
SEATTLE—Seattle police and crime victims say they’re being left behind as Mayor Katie Wilson focuses on clashes with ICE while repeat offenders continue to drive crime across the city."I think the center focus on that right now is ICE," Officer Kent Loux, president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG), told Fox News Digital in an interview. "It is the immigration," Loux said. "It's this federal feud that the mayor's office is having with the federal government. That is the confusion. I th...
How Should We Prepare for the Looming Quantum Encryption Apocalypse?
The dreaded Q-day could arrive sooner than expected, and when it does, experts say we need to be ready.
Best Electric Cargo Bikes (2026): Urban Arrow, Lectric, Tern, and More
You don't need a car to tote around kids and cup holders. I rode cargo ebikes for miles to find the best one for your buck.
Marauding minotaurs, more CloverPit and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As always, we're here to tell you about a bunch of new games you can play this weekend, as well as several upcoming titles. The latest edition of the Triple-i Initiative showcase was packed with cool stuff, including a first peek at the fascinating next game from 1000xResist developer Sunset Visitor, word of a Don't Starve follow-up, a release date for stealth title Thick as Thieves and an announcement of when pirate survi...
US Demands Reddit Unmask ICE Critic, Summons Firm To Grand Jury
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The Trump administration has stepped up an effort to unmask a Reddit user who criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). After failing to obtain information through a summons issued (PDF) to Reddit, the government reportedly issued a subpoena demanding that Reddit provide the information and appear before a grand jury in Washington, DC. The Intercept described the subpoena today. "According to a subpoena obtained by The Intercept,...
An investigation details Webloc, an ad-based geo surveillance system providing access to a constantly updated stream of records from up to 500M mobile devices (The Citizen Lab)
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Your Push Notifications Aren’t Safe From the FBI
Plus: Iran’s internet blackout hits the 1,000-hour mark, cryptocurrency scams result in a record amount of money stolen from Americans, and more.
Overworld's Waypoint-1.5 brings AI-generated 3D worlds to Mac and Windows on consumer hardware
With Waypoint-1.5, Overworld brings AI-generated 3D worlds to standard PCs and Macs for the first time. Here's what the system can do and how to try it. The article Overworld's Waypoint-1.5 brings AI-
Trump adversary running for Senate borrows his filibuster playbook
One of President Donald Trump's top Democratic foes running for the Senate is taking a page from his and conservatives’ playbook in their pitch to reform the filibuster.Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who is running to unseat longtime Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, released her policy platform in recent days. Among several pitches to voters is a call to reform the filibuster. Mills, if elected, said in the 19-page document that she would require "Senators to remain on the Senate floor and actua...
Missing American’s husband had 'spotty' cell service during 8-hour trek to report disappearance: telecom boss
FREEPORT, Bahamas Brian Hooker spent about 8 hours paddling his way across a 4.5-mile channel in the Bahamas after his wife reportedly fell off their 8-foot dinghy before anyone notified police.Bahamian officials said Lynette Hooker, 55, and Brian Hooker, 58, departed from Hope Town's Abaco Inn at around 7:30 p.m. on April 4 and went on a smaller boat, referred to as a dinghy, to travel to their yacht. Brian Hooker reportedly told officials that Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key,...
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A federal judge in California ordered the government to stop using "blatantly coercive" language to persuade immigrant children to self-deport.
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LAUSD strike preparations: Where families can find free food, childcare and other help
Here is a guide of resources that includes food distribution, childcare and student devices for families during the LAUSD strike.
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Man speaking against data center arrested at Imperial County board meeting as tensions flare nationwide
Ismael Arvizu, 26, said he was charged with trespassing, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and threatening a public official.
Flight Path Data Shows How Mosquitoes Target Humans
Scientists have quantified what draws mosquitoes to people—which could help make better, life-saving bug traps.
AI models would rather guess than ask for help, researchers find
ProactiveBench tests whether multimodal language models ask users for help when visual information is missing. Out of 22 models tested, almost none ask for what they need, but a simple reinforcement l
How the Internet Broke Everyone’s Bullshit Detectors
From AI-generated images to restricted satellite data, the systems used to verify what’s real online are struggling to keep up.
Claude Code's new Ultraplan feature moves task planning to the cloud
Anthropic's new Ultraplan feature for Claude Code moves task planning to the cloud. Claude works out the plan in the browser while the terminal stays free for other work. The article Claude Code's new
The All-Clad Factory Seconds Sale Is Back—for Now (2026)
All-Clad cookware is some of the best you can buy, and it lasts a lifetime—unlike this sale. Or your warped frying pan.
Trump backs Hilton ahead of California GOP vote, testing Bianco’s grip on party endorsement
California Republicans this weekend will vote to endorse their pick for California governor in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.The vote, this Sunday in San Diego at the California GOP's annual convention, comes a week after President Donald Trump took sides between the two major Republican candidates in the race, backing conservative commentator and former Fox News Channel host Steve Hilton over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.Trump, whose endorsements are extr...
Watchdog, GOP lawmaker warn NY voter registration systems lacks key safeguards
One blue state is failing to enact adequate voting safeguards and refusing to correct its mistakes ahead of November’s midterm elections, an election integrity watchdog warns.Restoring Integrity and Trust in Elections (RITE), a nonpartisan organization focused on election security, alleges the New York State Board of Elections (NYSBOE) stonewalled a request to fix the state’s voter registration form to comply with federal voting law.The watchdog sent the NYSBOE a letter in late 2025 outlining se...
Meet Joe Wood, the Nova Scotian being honoured by the National Music Centre
Joe Wood, a longtime Liverpool, N.S., resident, is being honoured later this month with a special plaque ceremony at the National Music Centre, following on the heels of his induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame last year.
Someone threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home in the middle of the night
Someone threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home at 3:45 a.m. In response, Altman published a personal blog post admitting past mistakes and comparing the AI industry's power struggles
‘She clearly wanted help,' patient who saw woman collapse before Ontario hospital death tells inquest
Heather Winterstein's skin was discoloured and she was struggling to control her body in a wheelchair the day she died at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital, a woman who was waiting to see a doctor that day told a coroner’s inquest that began March 30.
Her daughter was killed by gunfire in Gaza school. For her and others, 6-month Israeli ceasefire isn't working
Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in Gaza, humanitarian organizations have given it a failing grade.
Liberal members vote in favour of age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots
Liberal members voted in favour of restricting young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the national convention winds down in Montreal.
Other countries are looking to end animal testing. In Canada, there's a holdup
Other countries, like the U.K, the United States and the European Union have all dedicated funding and detailed roadmaps to replace animal testing in research settings. And while Canada has a strategy to replace animals used in chemical and toxicity testing, there is still no plan for those used in biomedical testing.
Is Canada's 'Netflix tax' worth the hassle it's getting from the U.S.?
As U.S. lawmakers press the White House to examine whether Canada's Online Streaming Act is an unfair trade practice and retaliate if necessary CBC's The House speaks to experts about whether the bill is worth all the hassle and why it's generated so much controversy.
For a party once thought endangered, the Liberals are enjoying a surprising afterlife
Supporters of the Liberal Party of Canada had much to celebrate in Montreal this weekend. For one thing, the Liberal Party continues to exist as a significant presence in Canadian politics. Fifteen years ago that seemed very far from guaranteed.
Study finds hidden lake network beneath Arctic glaciers as climate change accelerates
Researchers have uncovered the locations of 37 subglacial lakes in Canada’s Arctic, 35 of them discovered for the very first time what could be a major scientific breakthrough in understanding the quickly-warming region.
Her daughter was killed by gunfire at school in Gaza. For her and others, the 6-month ceasefire is failing
Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today. Six months after Israel and Hamas reached the first phase of a ceasefire that was supposed to end fighting in Gaza, humanitarian organizations have given it a failing grade.
Fact check: Deepfake Mark Carney promoting crypto scheme
No, Prime Minister Mark Carney is not promoting a get-rich-quick crypto scheme. But YouTube ads like this one are trying to scam you and they use fake CBC articles to do it.
Liberal members will vote today on whether they'd like to see age restrictions for social media
Liberal members will decide today whether they think the government should restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots, as the national convention winds down in Montreal.
How Knowledge Distillation Compresses Ensemble Intelligence into a Single Deployable AI Model
Complex prediction problems often lead to ensembles because combining multiple models improves accuracy by reducing variance and capturing diverse patterns. However, these ensembles are impractical in
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Iran building roadblocks at nuclear site to prevent ground attack
At least half of Iran's 400kg of highly enriched uranium is stored at Isfahan.
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How David Cross Gets Ready for a Night of ‘Dangerous’ Comedy
Mr. Cross, known for “Arrested Development” and “Mr. Show,” isn’t afraid to say what should not be said.
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In a Restaurant’s Name, a Message of Grief and Hope for Palestinians
Hinds Hall near Columbia University is a place to find Palestinian cuisine and to remember a 5-year-old killed in Gaza.
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Mamdani, Leaning Into ‘Sewer Socialism,’ Gets His Hands Dirty
The mayor has embraced the decades-old concept of “sewer socialism,” hoping to improve New Yorkers’ lives by focusing on public services.
CPUID Site Hijacked To Serve Malware Instead of HWMonitor Downloads
Attackers briefly hijacked part of CPUID's backend and swapped legitimate download links on its site with malware-laced ones. "The issue hit tools like HWMonitor and CPU-Z, with users on Reddit and elsewhere starting to notice something wasn't right when installers tripped antivirus alerts or showed up under odd names," reports The Register. From the report: CPUID has since confirmed the breach, pinning it on a compromised backend component rather than tampering with its software builds. "Invest...
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Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?
Experts warn Mythos could let hackers cripple banks and hospitals within hours.
