Patriots' Mike Vrabel speaks out after kissing photos with NFL reporter Dianna Russini leak
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel took questions about his recent decision to step away from the team amid a series of photo leaks that appear to show him engaging in romantic and personal moments with former New York Times/The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.Vrabel will miss multiple days of the NFL Draft, which he announced early on Thursday. In that hours that followed after that announcement, photos that appeared to show Vrabel and Russini kissing at a bar were published by The Ne...
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Mercuria, Goldman, JPMorgan See Major Aluminum Market Shock
Mercuria, Goldman, JPMorgan See Major Aluminum Market Shock Analysts at Mercuria, the Geneva-based Swiss commodities trading firm, are sounding the alarm on the global aluminum market after severe disruptions in the Gulf region, adding to a growing list of trading desks and research teams warning of a deepening supply shock. "The scale of the supply shock we're seeing in the aluminum market is probably the largest single supply shock a base metals market has suffered in the post-2...
English nature festival makes the important clarification that it is not for nudists
When you hear the words "nature festival," what do you think of?I think of trees. Tall good ones.However, enough people in the United Kingdom hear "nature festival" and think "nudists" that one such festival had to put out an APB on Facebook to set the record straight that clothing is not just encouraged, it is mandatory.So if you were hoping to see some pasty English buttocks, look elsewhere.JASON DAY ASKED TO TONE DOWN MASTERS ATTIRE AFTER UNCONVENTIONAL CLOTHING CHOICE LAST YEARThe Cumbria Na...
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Conservative Lobbyist Hired Man to Violently Extort Client, U.S. Says
Before his arrest last month, Josh Nass, a lawyer, used his connections to lobby the Trump administration, including for a client seeking clemency.
Army soldier involved in Maduro capture arrested for allegedly using classified intel to win $410K in bets
A U.S. Army soldier involved in the daring operation and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested on charges of allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the deposed leader's removal from office a move that won him more than $400,000, authorities said.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outco...
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Trump Officials Investigate N.Y.C. Schools Over Pro-Palestinian Group
The federal Department of Education said it would begin a civil rights investigation, reviewing teachings by a group known as N.Y.C. Educators for Palestine.
Sherrone Moore accuser Paige Shiver speaks out in new interview: he 'had complete control over me'
In a 2025 college football season full of surprises, nothing was more shocking than the rapid end to Sherrone Moore’s tenure as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. In a stunning turn of events, news broke that Moore had allegedly been carrying on an inappropriate relationship with an athletic department employee. After the relationship came to light and Moore was fired, he then allegedly broke into that employee’s house and threatened to kill himself. In March, Moore pleaded no-contest to two...
Bachelorette party goes too far and tourist damages Italian statue trying to touch its 'private parts'
If you're running around Italy for your bachelorette party, please show some respect to the local historical statues. Some of them are going to be naked, but that doesn’t mean their private parts are there for your entertainment.Well, I suppose pointing and laughing, while I'm sure it's frowned upon, has to be more acceptable than climbing all over statues. Take the attempts to complete a "grab that statue's junk" challenge back to your own country.In Florence, Italy, the local police will get i...
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Congressman wants AI out of kids' toys after chatbots got weird with children
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, xAI, and Perplexity all say the same thing in their terms of service: children under 13 cannot use their products unsupervised. Then they license the same technology to toymakers, who drop it into stuffed animals and plastic robots and hand them to kids. Read the rest The post Congressman wants AI out of kids' toys after chatbots got weird with children appeared first on Boing Boing.
‘Lame duck’: Jeffries rips DeSantis after Florida invitation as redistricting fight heats up
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ripped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Fox News Digital interview on Thursday, calling him a "lame duck" after the governor offered to pay for his trip to Florida amid a redistricting push.Jeffries warned DeSantis he could put Republican seats at risk as the Sunshine State remains in the spotlight of a nationwide gerrymandering battle, with parties reshuffling congressional districts for partisan advantages."Ron DeSantis is putting his own congress...
Costco sparks bagel backlash among customers as downsized packs ignite pricing debate
Costco is known for supersized everything, but a new product downsizing in its bakery section is getting some big attention from shoppers, and some say it may actually be better.The warehouse giant is now offering its popular Kirkland Signature bagels in a single, eight-count pack at some locations, rather than requiring customers to purchase two packs at once as it previously did.The shift, which was spotted by shoppers and highlighted in a recent post by Instagram account @costcobuys, is being...
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Trump Confirms Possible U.S. Takeover Of Spirit If 'Price Is Right'
Trump Confirms Possible U.S. Takeover Of Spirit If 'Price Is Right' Summary: Trump Confirms possible U.S. Gov't takeover of Spirit WSJ says the Trump administration's possible $500 million rescue deal could leave the U.S. government with 90% control. WSJ says Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is leading the effort in U.S.-Spirit talks. BBG reported earlier on a potential $500 million rescue loan for Spirit. News of a possible rescue loan for Spirit emerge...
Feds Arrest Soldier Who Allegedly Made $400,000 on Maduro Kidnapping Polymarket Bet
“Prediction markets are not a haven for using misappropriated confidential or classified information for personal gain,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton for the Southern District of New York.
Hiker stumbles on human skull in iconic desert as mystery grows and detectives open homicide probe
A grisly discovery in a remote Southern California desert has sparked a homicide investigation after a hiker stumbled upon a human skull.San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to a rugged area near Adobe Road and Baseline Road in Twentynine Palms after the remains were reported.Authorities said the skull appears to be an adult's and had likely been exposed to the elements for an extended period of time.POLICE INVESTIGATING AFTER HIKER FINDS BADLY DECOMPOSED...
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Left a Trail of Methane in its Wake
A new analysis of data obtained by JWST on 3I/ATLAS as it was on its way out of the Solar System (in December 2025) showed that its interior is rich in methane ice.
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New Research Reveals That Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Formed in a System Far Colder Than Our Own
The interplanetary comet 3I/ATLAS is remarkably rich in a specific type of water that contains deuterium, meaning it came from somewhere colder and with lower levels of radiation than our early Solar System.
Couple accused in international kidnapping case used fake Canadian camping trip as cover story: prosecutors
A couple from the United States is facing international kidnapping charges after prosecutors claimed they took a 10-year-old child to Cuba to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, allegedly deceiving the child's biological mother with a fake Canadian camping trip to get there.
Dems jockeying for Newsom endorsement give passing grades on issue that ignited 'poop map' crisis
None of the Democratic candidates running to replace outgoing California Governor Gavin Newsom gave him below a "B-minus" grade on combating homelessness a moment that Republicans sharing the debate stage on Wednesday evening called a laughable evaluation of the state’s problem."My goodness, of course it's an F," Republican candidate Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, said."It shames our state, the situation with homelessness. We have about 10% of the U.S. population, around 50% of the countr...
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested for Polymarket Bets on Maduro Raid
The master sergeant allegedly used classified intel to profit on the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, marking the first US arrest for insider trading on a prediction market.
North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others
A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged plot targeting a Texas synagogue, and authorities said a multistate investigation may have prevented a potential attack.Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, was charged with participating in a conspiracy to attack members of a Houston synagogue designed to "kill as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation," according to court documents, The Associated Press reported.She was arrested Wednesday for an alleged plan targeting Cong...
Alberta pipeline could receive federal financing through Indigenous loan guarantee program: energy minister
Canada's energy minister said public dollars could flow to Alberta's potential bitumen pipeline to the Pacific Coast through the federal government's Indigenous Loan Guarantee program.
Falcons' James Pearce Jr granted intervention program entry, could avoid trial on felony charges
A potential path has emerged to resolve Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr.’s legal saga. On Thursday, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist was granted entry into an intervention program that could allow him to avoid trial on several felony charges, his attorney, Yale Sanford, told ESPN.Pearce faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police and resisting arrest and misdemeanor stalking from a February incident in Florida. The stalking charge stems from ...
Dave Grohl says the key to keeping his voice healthy is beer and whiskey
The Foo Fighters have a new record coming out on Friday, which means they're doing the rounds to promote it, and in one interview, frontman Dave Grohl provided some insights into how he keeps his voice in shape.And no, the key is not hot tea with lemon and honey.It's a bit more "rock and roll" than that.Grohl was a guest on the Dish podcast with Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett, when he told a story about getting his vocal cords checked.FORMER EAGLES GUITARIST DON FELDER IS ‘READY TO ROCK’ AFTE...
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Anthropic's "too dangerous" AI was accessed by guessing the URL
That Linux kernel bug Anthropic highlighted as proof of Mythos's hacking prowess? Researcher Devansh found it was actually discovered by Claude Opus 4.6 Anthropic's publicly available model not by the restricted Mythos. The find is buried in a 244-page system card that independent researchers have been dissecting since the April 7 announcement, and it's one of several places where the hype doesn't hold up, according to The Register. Read the rest The post Anthropic's "too dangerous" AI was acce...
Prince Louis' 8th birthday portrait shows 'relatable' family vacation moment: expert
Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.The royal family released the portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third born Thursday for his April 23 birthday, which showed him with a gap-toothed smile in a blue knit sweater in front of the sea.The portrait of the 8-year-old was taken during a family vacation in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous, who frequently does portraits for the Wales family."The Prince and Princess of Wales ha...
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US Special Forces Soldier Arrested For $400K Maduro Raid Insider Bet
US Special Forces Soldier Arrested For $400K Maduro Raid Insider Bet Federal authorities arrested a US Army special forces soldier Gannon Van Dyke on Thursday for allegedly using classified insider information from the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to place winning bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars on Polymarket - the first known instance of the Department of Justice prosecuting insider trading on such a platform. According to the DOJ, feds claim that V...
Former North Carolina police officer accused of threatening mass shooting at New Orleans festival
A former North Carolina police officer was arrested late Wednesday for allegedly threatening a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities said.Christopher Gillum, 45, was detained at a Destin, Florida, hotel Wednesday night, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said.He is wanted in Orleans Parish in Louisiana for alleged terroristic threats and is accused of planning to travel to a festival in New Orleans to commit a mass shooting and then die by suicide, authorities said.GOT A TIP?The...
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Federal judge orders release of Pasadena man who is plaintiff in lawsuit against immigration raids
U.S. District Judge Michelle Williams ordered the government to immediately release Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a Pasadena resident who was detained a week ago during a check-in with ICE.
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Breakthrough: Trump Unveils 3-Week Extended Ceasefire In Lebanon, But Says 'All The Time In The World' To End Iran War
Breakthrough: Trump Unveils 3-Week Extended Ceasefire In Lebanon, But Says 'All The Time In The World' To End Iran War Summary Trump unveils three week extended ceasefire in Lebanon, wants country to "protect itself from Hezbollah". Israeli media says Iran Parliament Speaker resigns from negotiating team under IRGC pressure, oil spikes. Iran rejects report as completely false. Trump orders US Navy 'shoot and kill' small Iranian boats amid concern over mines in Hormuz. S...
Once Trump-aligned podcasts are warning he's losing his coalition over broken promises
Many of the same podcasters credited with delivering President Donald Trump his 2024 victory, from Joe Rogan to Theo Von, are warning that broken campaign promises may have devastating consequences.Trump won what some have called the "podcast election," appearing on numerous platforms that appealed to young men, a group that has shifted notably rightward in recent years amid backlash to far-left cultural agendas and affordability issues. But many of the same podcasters who persuaded these young ...
Claude can now connect to lifestyle apps like Spotify, Instacart and AllTrails
Anthropic is expanding its directory of connected services for its Claude AI chatbot. The platform can now link up with your accounts on AllTrails, Audible, Booking.com, Instacart, Intuit Credit Karma, Intuit TurboTax, Resy, Spotify, StubHub, Taskrabbit, Thumbtack, TripAdvisor, Uber, Uber Eats and Viator. Additional services will be added in the future.More and more AI companies are trying to up their third-party integrations in a pitch to make their services as useful as possible. The benefit o...
Fever star Sophie Cunningham says sports media needs 'more honesty'
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham called for more honesty among the sports media, while speaking to reporters at her team's media day on Wednesday.Cunningham was asked about a recent social media exchange, appearing to reference her calling out Yahoo Sports for an X post that claimed she "was not thrilled" about her recent one-year contract extension with the team. The post cited a recent quote from Cunningham's podcast where she said the deal was "kind of frustrating.""I’m gonna shut this do...
MrBeast's production company sued over alleged sexual harassment
A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast's media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave and following years of what she described as sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Peter Hook slams the door on New Order reunion as feud rages on
Peter Hook isn’t budging.The former Joy Division and New Order bassist flatly ruled out any reunion with his ex-band mates, even for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honor. Hook made clear he has no interest in standing alongside his former band mates at the upcoming November ceremony."No. No. Not after what they did to me and my family, no," he told Rolling Stone, before adding, "No. I won’t stand with them. No."Hook explained he doesn't really care how the ceremony would work if he wouldn't stand ...
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CIA-Backed AQ-Linked Syrian Leader Watching Dance Performance To Missy Elliott Song Goes Viral
CIA-Backed AQ-Linked Syrian Leader Watching Dance Performance To Missy Elliott Song Goes Viral Via Middle East Eye A video of interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (previously, Abu Mohammad al-Julani) watching a dance performance to Missy Elliott's Work It has gone viral, sparking a mix of amusement and confusion on social media. The performance took place on Monday at the recently reopened al-Feyhaa Sports Hall in Damascus, which Sharaa had inaugurated earlier that day before ...
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SoCal man rented cars to thieves for a share of their stolen goods, federal prosecutors say
A Canyon Country man who worked at a rental car business rented cars to thieves in exchange for selling stolen wares for profit, prosecutors say.
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Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in planning to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for another 3 weeks, Trump says
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday, according to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Conservative nonprofit investigates Virginia redistricting vote after court blocks certification
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative policy group is launching an investigation into Virginia’s redistricting amendment vote after a court blocked certification of the results, raising new questions from critics about how the referendum was conducted and whether election procedures were properly followed.The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is initiating a multi-part probe focused on mail-in ballot handling and alleged classroom political influence, Fox News Digital has learned.The move comes as th...
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Millwall FC consider suing council over image of KKK member wearing club badge
Westminster Council has apologised to Millwall for the booklet image.
'Happy Days' star Scott Baio says he was almost fired from iconic series after 'getting a big head'
Scott Baio almost lost out on the role that made him a household name.During a recent interview with Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo, who hosts "Arroyo Grande with Raymond Arroyo," the 65-year-old actor shared on the podcast that he was almost fired from the hit 70s sitcom, "Happy Days."The actor explained that he started "getting a big head" because "I was doing two shows at the same time." One of the shows was "Happy Days" on ABC, and while he didn't name the other show, he noted it aired ...
Sen Hawley warns it would be 'unconscionable' if billions of taxpayer funds flow to trans kids’ sex changes
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to immediately block taxpayer funding for sex change treatment for minors, warning that billions of federal dollars could soon flow to providers like Planned Parenthood.In a letter penned to Johnson on Thursday afternoon, Hawley emphasized that "time is of the essence," noting a current federal ban on taxpayer payments to abortion and "trans-treatment" providers is set to expire July 4.Hawley’s recent attempt...
Chiefs assistant coach charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against daughter just before NFL Draft
On the day of the NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs were hit with a bit of a blow.Assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery.A complaint filed by the district attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, accused him of causing bodily harm to a daughter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Chiefs said they were aware of the arrest but had no comment. Merritt was due in court later Thursday.Merritt, 54, played college football at North Carolina Sta...
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Florida tries to gerrymander harder, may end up helping Democrats
Florida Republicans, never ones to leave a map untouched, are considering another round of redistricting in response to Democratic gains elsewhere. The catch: push the lines too far, and a strategy meant to lock in seats could instead make more of them competitive, turning a power play into a potential self-own. Read the rest The post Florida tries to gerrymander harder, may end up helping Democrats appeared first on Boing Boing.
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PIMCO Privately Lends Over $10 Billion To Dollar-Strapped Gulf States
PIMCO Privately Lends Over $10 Billion To Dollar-Strapped Gulf States Just days after the UAE hinted at a growing dollar shortage in the Gulf nation by requesting swap lines with the Fed, Bloomberg reports that as Iran's struggling neighbors scramble to build cash buffers to deal with any potential economic fallout from the Iran war, one large buyer has stepped in: the world's largest bond manager, Pacific Investment Management Co. Since the start of the Iran war, Pimco has lent mo...
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5, a Fully Retrained Agentic Model That Scores 82.7% on Terminal-Bench 2.0 and 84.9% on GDPval
The model targets the full stack of computer work coding, research, data analysis, and software operation without needing a human to supervise every step The post OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5, a Fully
The First-Ever Lego ‘Shrek’ Set Uses Its One Minifigure Perfectly
Lego's latest buildable statue takes us to the world of the DreamWorks icon, with a very clever sense of scale.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk announced as part of a crew heading to the International Space Station
Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Duke busts the bigots
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine after antisemitic Instagram post- Freed hostage Rom Braslavski details abuse, starvation during 738 days in Gaza captivity- Hamas praise and Nazi imagery: Maine Senate front-runner faces brutal backlashTOP STORY: Duke University has frozen funding and suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine...
FIFA makes more World Cup tickets available, but soccer fans criticize lack of transparency
FIFA's release of a new tranche of World Cup tickets has left some fans fuming about a perceived lack of transparency in how seats are being sold, given that premium seating options now on offer were not available previously.
Riley Gaines shares 5 wellness tips she swears by as a new mom: 'Really powerful'
Riley Gaines, host of her podcast "The Riley Gaines Show," discussed in a recent episode how to make room for wellness even during life changes, and offered advice for others trying to stick to a routine."I don't see anything wrong with wanting to achieve the healthiest version of yourself no matter what stage of life you're in," said the former NCAA Division I swimmer, who gave birth to her first baby in September 2025.Below are Gaines' top five tips for staying healthy as a new mom.JILLIAN MIC...
FIRST ON FOX: SPLC’s legal woes grow as Jim Jordan fires latest salvo at left-wing group
FIRST ON FOX: The House Judiciary Committee escalated scrutiny of the Southern Poverty Law Center on Thursday, demanding documents from the nonprofit after a federal indictment alleged the group funneled millions in donor funds to extremist organizations.Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, wrote in a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital to SPLC President Bryan Fair that the GOP-led committee was investigating any coordination between the SPLC and the Biden Department of Justice and FBI, ...
Fox News Poll: Voters see AI as a risk to privacy and paychecks
As artificial intelligence grabs headlines and stirs debate, the latest Fox News Poll finds most voters see it as a threat to privacy and jobs, contributing to a largely negative impression overall.The survey, released Thursday, finds voters think AI mostly hurts rather than helps key aspects of life, whether on a personal, national, or global scale.Voters have negative views on AI by 50 points when it comes to privacy (63% hurts, 13% helps), by 35 points on U.S. job creation (56-21), by 15 poin...
Newly Deciphered Sabotage Malware May Have Targeted Iran’s Nuclear Program—and Predates Stuxnet
Researchers have finally cracked Fast16, mysterious code capable of silently tampering with calculation and simulation software. It was created in 2005—and likely deployed by the US or an ally.
Warner Bros Shareholders Approve Paramount's $81 Billion Takeover
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance's takeover bid, moving the massive Hollywood merger a step closer to completion. It's not a done deal quite yet, though, as it still faces regulatory scrutiny and fierce opposition from critics who warn it will further concentrate media power. The Associated Press reports: Per a preliminary vote count Thursday, Warner Bros. Discovery said the overwhelming majority of its stakeholders voted in support of selling the entire busin...
Megan Rapinoe calls on traditional WNBA media to be replaced with those who ‘understand queer culture’
It's always about identity politics for Megan Rapinoe. She's true to her craft.Flying solo on the latest episode of the "A Touch More" podcast the show she formerly co-hosted with ex-girlfriend Sue Bird Rapinoe attacked WNBA media members as out-of-touch and "inherently sexist, racist [and] misogynistic." That was in response to a question recently presented to Azzi Fudd, who was taken as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA, about her dating status. Fudd is in a relationship with Dallas Wings teammate Pa...
Epstein fallout grows as DOJ watchdog digs deeper into handling of the case
The Justice Department’s (DOJ) internal watchdog is investigating whether the agency properly handled the release of records tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid concerns it may have failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.Deputy Inspector General William M. Blier announced Thursday that his office will audit "the DOJ’s identification, collection and production of responsive material," focusing on whether the department fully complied with the Epstein Files Transp...
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner considering factors before debuting new alternate uniforms: report
The choice for the New York Yankees to wear their new alternate uniform is ultimately up to owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has shown a knack for change in recent years.And according to The Athletic, Steinbrenner and others in the front office will decide when the time is right based on some factors.The outlet noted that economic impact, how often they'll be worn, and how fans feel about the jerseys will all be key considerations in deciding if, and perhaps when, the jerseys will be worn.CLICK HERE ...
Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds
Federal authorities on Thursday announced a sweeping takedown of suspected Mexican Mafia members and associates in Southern California. They charged 43 defendants in a wide-ranging case involving murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking and extortion for allegedly turning Orange County into a "Gangsta's Paradise."The suspects were arrested in coordinated raids, and others already in custody are expected to face federal charges in the coming weeks, according to prosecutors.Investigators say the case ...
‘Landman’ star Ali Larter shows off her toned abs in daring bralette and cargo pants look
Ali Larter is showing off her street-style.The 50-year-old actress turned heads in New York City on Wednesday, April 22, showcasing a sophisticated yet edgy monochromatic look. For the evening outing, Larter donned a two-piece khaki utility set, including an unzipped bomber jacket and high-waisted cargo pants. Under the jacket, she sported a simple white triangle bra top, revealing her toned mid-section.She accessorized the look with a dark, patent-leather clutch and clear heels, letting her bri...
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Air Force Extends Use Of Iran Attack Plane A-10 'Warthog' To 2030
Air Force Extends Use Of Iran Attack Plane A-10 'Warthog' To 2030 Authored by Victoria Friedman via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Air Force said on April 20 that it would extend the life of the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft—commonly referred to as the “Warthog”—for another four years beyond its previously stated retirement deadline of 2026. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink wrote on X that following consultation with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the Air Force “will EXTEND the ...
NTSB report details how controller decision and tech failures led to deadly runway collision
A new federal report reveals that multiple layers of safety failed in the seconds before a deadly runway collision last month at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, including air traffic control decisions, communication breakdowns and technology limitations.On March 22, at about 11:37 p.m., Jazz Aviation Flight 646, operating as Air Canada Flight 8646, collided with an airport rescue vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of others, accordi...
Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz April 22 after Iran’s IRGC seized two vessels in what analysts describe as "tit-for-tat" retaliation against the U.S. And one ship is linked to a billionaire shipping family tied to Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron.Video aired on Iranian state TV purportedly shows IRGC soldiers seizing the container ships in the Strait, Reuters said Thursday.One vessel, the MSC Francesca, is owned by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, which was founded by It...
Decades-old cold case breakthrough leads to arrest in execution-style killings of married couple before child
A Florida man accused of gunning down a couple execution-style in front of their 3-year-old child is behind bars, marking a breakthrough in a cold case that has left a family reeling for more than three decades. William Antonio Solis, 62, was arrested by federal authorities in Tampa on Wednesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York."For more than 30 years, this Bronx double murder has haunted a family and the people of New York," U.S....
The NFL Draft continues to be one of the worst 'sporting events' of the year
The 2026 NFL Draft starts on Thursday evening in Pittsburgh, and just as it always is, it’s going to be some of the most boring television of the year. That might sound like sacrilege, because the NFL is beyond criticism for many sports fans, but the draft is the ideal example of what the league has become and the importance of gambling to modern audiences.For most "sporting events" there’s some assumption of competition, a reasonable belief that there will be action once every 20-30 seconds, an...
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Communication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.
This video of Boston Marathon runners helping a man cross the finish line will heal you
When Ajay Haridasse's legs gave out within sight of the Boston Marathon finish line, two other runners sacrificed their personal bests to help him finish the race.
Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
A convicted killer who transitioned from male to female while in prison was awarded a large settlement with the Oregon Department of Corrections after a lawsuit claiming abuse by staff while housed in a male prison.Zera Lola Zombie, a biological male who has been housed in the women's Coffee Creek Correctional Facility since April 2025, won the $295,000 settlement stemming from the 2021 lawsuit, according to The Oregonian.Zombie, whose birth name was Daniel Lee Smith, was convicted of first-degr...
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Texas Instruments Jumps Most Since Dot-Com On Upgraded Outlook; Goldman Sees Analog Recovery
Texas Instruments Jumps Most Since Dot-Com On Upgraded Outlook; Goldman Sees Analog Recovery Shares of Texas Instruments jumped the most since the Dot-Com bubble era after the chipmaker issued a stronger-than-expected second-quarter forecast, signaling that demand is rebounding across industrial markets and data centers. Goldman analysts told clients the guidance suggests the "analog recovery is continuing." Revenue guidance of $5 billion to $5.4 billion and profit guidance of $1...
'Happy Draft Day' from Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt and her red bikini
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night at 8 p.m. Eastern in Pittsburgh, Pa. All eyes will be locked in on the draft stage as teams make their first-round selections.From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance. But that doesn’t mean the draft isn’t on her mind, and that she's slacking off on her duties as a front office leader.She's locked in and the draft is still front and center even at the poolside location from which she checked in on social media. The ...
The Philadelphia Flyers challenge fans to eat three cheesesteaks and three orders of fries in a single game
The 9-9-9 Challenge has been sweeping baseball, and I figured it was only a matter of time before other sports found their own ways to get fans to shove obscene amounts of stadium food into their faces.Well, the Philadelphia Flyers answered the bell in a big way.Prepare to meet the Philly Hat Trick Challenge.While the 9-9-9 Challenge has fans downing nine hot dogs and nine beers in nine innings, the Flyers kicked off their home postseason slate with the Philly Hat Trick Challenge. This pits glut...
Guatemalan man charged with child porn possession released by Fairfax County despite ICE detainer, DHS says
A Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S. has been arrested by federal immigration agents after he was released from jail by Virginia authorities, despite being charged with possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Roni Mendez-Escobar was arrested Wednesday in Fairfax County, which has drawn national media attention amid a series of crimes committed by illegal immigrants there in recent months."This sicko has been charged with multiple counts of po...
‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ Is the Greatest Anime of All Time
In an era overflowing with new anime, no series has managed to outrun the shadow of 'Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,' the show that defined what 'peak' actually means.
Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
Bret Taylor's Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment
Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
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12 AGs Petition Court To Defend Trump's Executive Order On Citizenship Verification In Elections
12 AGs Petition Court To Defend Trump's Executive Order On Citizenship Verification In Elections Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times, Attorneys general from a dozen states on April 20 asked to intervene in two lawsuits that oppose President Donald Trump’s executive order on citizenship verification and other election integrity efforts. The coalition of attorneys general filed motions in Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, expressing support for the president’s M...
OpenAI Says Its New GPT-5.5 Model Is More Efficient and Better At Coding
OpenAI released its new GPT-5.5 model today, which the company calls its "smartest and most intuitive to use model yet, and the next step toward a new way of getting work done on a computer." The Verge reports: OpenAI just released GPT-5.4 last month, but says that the new GPT-5.5 "excels" at tasks like writing and debugging code, doing research online, making spreadsheets and documents, and doing that work across different tools. "Instead of carefully managing every step, you can give GPT-5.5 a...
Sydney Sweeney’s 'Devil Wears Prada 2’ cameo reportedly cut after ‘creative decision’
Sydney Sweeney was set to appear in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," but her cameo was ultimately left on the cutting room floor.The 28-year-old actress fueled speculation that she was involved in the highly anticipated sequel to the hit 2006 comedy-drama when she was spotted on the set of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in New York City last summer.In a report published by Entertainment Weekly Tuesday, a source said the "Euphoria" star filmed a short scene for the movie that was slated to appear near the b...
FBI Director Kash Patel, New York Times clash over paper's claim its reporter was 'investigated'
The New York Times and the FBI have had a war of words after "The Gray Lady" accused the agency of investigating one of its reporters, something the FBI firmly denies."The FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter last month after she wrote about the bureau’s director, Kash Patel, using bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation, according to a person briefed on the matter," the Times began a report Wednesday.Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson...
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Effort to hold Uber legally responsible for sexual assaults by drivers heads to ballot
A coalition of attorneys announced Thursday they've gathered enough signatures to ask voters to support a law, billed as the first of its kind, that would make rideshare companies legally responsible for sexual assaults that occur inside their vehicles.
Noncitizen ex-Kansas mayor pleads guilty to illegally voting multiple times
A Mexican native green card holder who recently served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting multiple times, according to federal authorities. He also falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration documents.The case comes as debate continues over voter fraud and election integrity, with the Trump administration pushing measures aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration and tightening election safeguards.Jose "Joe" Ceballos, who formerly...
Oilers fan throws rotisserie chicken on ice in loss to Anaheim
As we have discussed several times recently, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are home to some of the most superstitious human beings on the planet.Several of the most famous traditions in the sport stem from fans and players alike doing something born out of superstition.Take the Detroit Red Wings and their octopus toss, whose eight legs symbolize the eight wins it took to win a Stanley Cup back when the league was much smaller.It would appear as though some deranged Edmonton Oilers fan tried starting ...
Gamers Sue Nintendo to Get a Cut of Trump’s Tariff Refunds
Plaintiffs argue the company shouldn’t keep government refunds after raising prices on players.
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Middle East conflict live updates: Donald Trump orders US Navy to attack Iranian boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has vowed that it will keep the key shipping route closed to all but a few vessels.
Rep Tim Burchett convinced that aliens exist, says he's 'seen too much' in government briefings
Rep. Tim Burchett said during a Tuesday interview that he believes aliens exist, citing government briefings, pilot testimony and what he described as video and photographic evidence shown to him by officials."We’ve seen too much. I’ve seen too much," Burchett said on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." "Not myself personally, but when I’ve been briefed by government officials, video, pictures. Some of the best-trained pilots in the world have described having close collisions with some sort of aircraft ...
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Intel Shares Soar On Strong AI-Fueled Outlook, Surpassing August 2000 Peak
Intel Shares Soar On Strong AI-Fueled Outlook, Surpassing August 2000 Peak Chipmaker Intel, which less than a year ago was trading like a distressed company, and required a capital infusion from the US government, and earlier today hit a 90x forward PE... ... soared after hours after giving a strong sales forecast for the current period, signaling that the recently struggling chipmaker is finally beginning to benefit from the giant build-out of artificial intelligence infrastruct...
Patriots say they 'fully support' Mike Vrabel amid latest in controversy involving Dianna Russini
The New England Patriots released a statement ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night voicing their support of head coach Mike Vrabel, who is involved in controversy with reporter Dianna Russini."The New England Patriots fully support Mike Vrabel’s decision to prioritize his family first, as well as his own well-being," the statement from the Patriots read. "Mike has been open with us about his commitment to being the best version of himself for his family, this team and our fans, and we r...
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Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz
Israel Waiting For US Greenlight To Renew Iran War: New 'Targets Marked', Says Katz It should come as no surprise that the Netanyahu government is not happy with this current lull in the Iran war, as Trump's initially declared 3-5 day ceasefire extension has become more of an indefinite truce, with the Hormuz Strait blockade still on. Israel is now preparing for the possibility of a return to fighting, the country's media is on Thursday reporting. Israel's leadership has consistent...
Meta Is Racing to Move Faster and Break More Things
AI is being used to justify layoffs and suppress wages.
DeSantis taunts Jeffries with Florida invite Dem leader responds with $20M warning shot
There's no let up in the verbal fireworks between House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida in their war of words over congressional redistricting.One day after DeSantis on Wednesday taunted Jeffries, saying "there’s nothing that could be better for Republicans in Florida than to see Jeffries … everywhere around this state," the top Democrat in the House fired back.Pointing to the announcement Thursday morning from a top super PAC aligned with House...
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Steve Ballmer blasts Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg's bid for leniency ahead of sentencing
Aspiration co-founder Joe Sanberg submitted letters asking a judge for a light sentence in his fraud case. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer countered with a different message.
Your Late Night Snacking Isn’t Doing Your Gut Any Favors, Study Finds
Eating late at night might worsen people's digestive problems, including constipation.
Texas Instruments stock rose 19% on Thursday, its best day since 2000, after upbeat Q2 guidance driven by high demand for analog chips used in AI data centers
Katie Tarasov / CNBC: Texas Instruments stock rose 19% on Thursday, its best day since 2000, after upbeat Q2 guidance driven by high demand for analog chips used in AI data centers Texas Instruments
GOP infighting erupts over immigration bill that would shield millions from deportation
House Republicans are sharply divided over a bipartisan immigration reform bill, with one GOP lawmaker calling on President Donald Trump to intervene. For months, GOP lawmakers have fiercely debated the Dignity Act, whose Republican sponsor, Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, is pushing for the immigration proposal to be marked up in committee and receive a vote on the floor.The Miami Republican has quickly run into opposition from a swath of conservatives in the GOP conference who have ripped the propo...
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This Bathtub Ring of Minerals is More Evidence for an Ancient Warm, Wet Mars
NASA's MSL Curiosity rover found a bathtub ring-like deposit of zinc, manganese, and iron in Gale Crater. These metals precipitate out of water in the right conditions, and there's not really any other way they could've become concentrated here. Adding to the excitement, these deposits also form in lakes on Earth, where the concentrated metals are food for some types of bacteria.
New Russini-Vrabel photos raise ESPN conflict questions but the network won't answer them
ESPN declined Thursday to answer a series of straightforward questions from OutKick/Fox News Digital about Dianna Russini’s coverage of NFL head coach Mike Vrabel during her time at the network.In an email, ESPN vice president of communications Derek Volner said: "We have no comment at this time. If that changes, we will let you know."That response came after we asked whether ESPN was aware of any personal relationship between Russini and Vrabel while Russini worked there.We also asked:SAGE STEE...
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Your drip coffee has more caffeine than your espresso here's why
A shot of espresso is roughly twice as concentrated by volume as drip coffee, yet a typical espresso delivers 60–110mg of caffeine, while a mug of filtered drip can carry 80–280mg. The espresso drinker is sipping something stronger but less of it, which is what actually determines the dose. Read the rest The post Your drip coffee has more caffeine than your espresso here's why appeared first on Boing Boing.
Shenzhen-based Pudu Robotics, which makes commercial service robots, raised ~$150M, bringing its total funding to $300M+, and says its valuation exceeds $1.5B (The Robot Report)
The Robot Report: Shenzhen-based Pudu Robotics, which makes commercial service robots, raised ~$150M, bringing its total funding to $300M+, and says its valuation exceeds $1.5B Pudu Technology Inc.
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Trump returns to his reality TV roots. Who gets fired next?
Headlines today are swirling around Whiskey Pete Hegseth and FBI Director K$H Patel's fears of being next thrown out of office and scapegoated. Everyone fears becoming the next several-day distraction from an Epstein file or TACO crisis. Hegseth, who fired Navy Secretary John Phelan on Wednesday, has apparently started to show signs of paranoia over whether he will remain in the top Pentagon position, Tom Nichols, staff writer for The Atlantic, told MS NOW. Read the rest The post Trump retu...
Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.
