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Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 minutes ago

Tens of thousands hit Mexico's streets to mark International Women's Day

Tens of thousands of women marched through Mexico City and across the country Sunday to mark International Women’s Day in what has become the biggest political protest event in a country where human rights advocates say gender-based violence often goes ignored or unpunished.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Jesse Jackson Jr. rebukes Obama, Clinton and Biden for not truly knowing his father during memorial service

During his father’s memorial service on Saturday, Jesse Jackson Jr. offered a sharp rebuke of the tributes given by former Democratic presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, noting that the trio shared one thing in common: they didn’t really know his father. "Yesterday I listened for several hours of three United States presidents who do not know Jesse Jackson," Jackson Jr. said on Saturday.The reverend’s son called out the idea that his father’s life wasn’t defined by the "politica...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Conscientious Objector Group: Phone 'Ringing Off Hook' As Huge Mobilization Underway

Conscientious Objector Group: Phone 'Ringing Off Hook' As Huge Mobilization Underway An 80-year-old nonprofit that advises conscientious objectors says its phone is "ringing off the hook" as American service members who object to the US-and-Israel-initiated war on Iran are seeking guidance on how to avoid being a part of it. Ominously, the group's executive director says the breadth of force mobilization is much like the run-up to the ground invasion of Iraq.   "Phone has been ring...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Analysts say 10 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz so far in Iran war

At least seven people have been killed during attacks in the waterway, IMO says.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

New Yorkers Embrace the First Warm Day of the Season

After a frigid, snowy, seemingly interminable winter, the first taste of mild air had people shedding layers and flocking to parks.

Coin was made in the 1st century BC by descendants of the Carthaginians, in what is now Cadiz, Spain

The coin features the god Melqart, ruler of the underworld, and Greek hero Heracles.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

The Oil Island That Could Break Iran

The Oil Island That Could Break Iran Authored by Scott Walden via EandE News, One of President Donald Trump’s most potent moves for crippling the Iranian regime may involve seizing a tiny island where gazelles run free near oil infrastructure. The 5-mile strip of land known as Kharg Island is home to Iran’s most important oil facility, an export terminal in the Persian Gulf that handles up to 90 percent of the nation’s crude. It’s a cornerstone of Iran’s economy and a major sour...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

'Dems Want Net-Zero... This Is It': Secretary Wright Urges Indian Point Nuclear Plant Restart

'Dems Want Net-Zero... This Is It': Secretary Wright Urges Indian Point Nuclear Plant Restart In a press conference at the shuttered Indian Point site, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) urged the immediate rebuilding and reopening of the Indian Point nuclear plant, framing it as a practical fix for New York’s self-inflicted energy woes. “Nuclear power is the cleanest source of energy,” Wright stated. “The Democrats want to talk about net-zero carbon emissi...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: Timothée Chalamet's right, the Left ruined ballet and opera

Timothée Chalamet is under fire this week and losing traction in the best actor Oscar race for saying just about the most obvious thing in the world: Nobody cares about ballet or opera in 2026.Here is the exact quote from the "Dune" and "Marty Supreme" star during a recent CNN town hall: "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to all the ballet and opera people out ther...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Jessica Alba says her heart is 'fuller' after loved-up Mexico City adventure with boyfriend Danny Ramirez

Jessica Alba shared a peek at her loved-up getaway to Mexico City with boyfriend Danny Ramirez.The actress posted a carousel of images from their fun-filled trip, which included exploring the city and going to restaurants together.Alba shared sweet moments in the photo dump, including an image of herself kissing Ramirez on the cheek and another photo of Ramirez kissing her cheek.The mother of three captioned the carousel: "The best week in one of my favorite cities - belly full, heart fuller #CD...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

'Ghostbusters' actress Jennifer Runyon dead at 65

Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in "Charles in Charge" and "Ghostbusters," died Friday, Fox News Digital confirmed. She was 65.Runyon died following a six-month cancer battle, her representative confirmed. "This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away, it was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family," her family shared in a statement on social media. ‘COUNTRY JOE’ MCDONALD DEAD AT 84LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Sh...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago
Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

He says Carson councilwoman asked him to mow her lawn and spy on colleague. City disputes his lawsuit

Former Carson councilwoman aide alleges he was fired for refusing to spy for her and complaining about non-city duties, including mowing her lawn. City attorneys dispute his lawsuit.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Valerie Jarrett reveals that President Trump isn't invited to Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony

Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on Saturday that President Trump has not been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.According to a press release, the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, including "a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers, and supporters who made the Obama presidency a reality and that welcomes visitors to...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but relentless drone volleys may deplete air defences in region

New York Times: Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but drones are relentless.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Research suggests difficult people contribute to chronic stress and elevate biomarkers linked to ageing

Each extra hassler in your life was linked to a 1.5% faster pace of ageing.

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Could Home-Building Robots Help Fix the Housing Crisis?

CNN reports on a company called Automated Architecture (AUAR) which makes "portable" micro-factories that use a robotic arm to produce wooden framing for houses (the walls, floors and roofs): Co-founder Mollie Claypool says the micro-factories will be able to produce the panels quicker, cheaper and more precisely than a timber framing crew, freeing up carpenters to focus on the construction of the building... The micro-factory fits into a shipping container which is sent to the building site a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu Authored by Martin A. Perryman via RealClearDefense, In February, the Republican President, after conducting military operations against the government of a foreign power, appealed directly to the armed forces and to the citizens to rise and overthrow the regime. While this sounds ripped from Saturday’s headlines, it occurred in 1991, the President was George H. W. Bush, the foreign power was Iraq, and the encouragement was directed to the Kurdish popu...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Astronomers Produce the Largest Image Ever Taken of the Heart of the Milky Way

Astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way in a striking new image, unveiling a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail. Obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), this rich dataset—the largest ALMA image to date—will allow astronomers to probe the lives of stars in the most extreme region of our galaxy, next to the supermassive black hole at its center.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Rihanna at home as Beverly Hills mansion is hit by at least 10 rounds of gunfire, police say

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

2026 NCAA Tournament Berth Tracker: Automatic Bids, Championship Game Times, and Defending Champs

Conference tournaments are underway and March Madness has officially arrived. Teams that win their conference tournaments clinch automatic bids into the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which begins with the First Four on Tuesday, March 17. Bookmark this page OutKick will update as automatic berths are locked up through Selection Sunday.Last updated: Sunday, March 8, 2026 (5:30 p.m. ET). All times ET.The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. on CBS.ASUN: Queens Big South: High...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

'Small Price To Pay': Trump Says Surging Oil Prices Will 'Drop Rapidly' Once Iran Nuke Threat Over

'Small Price To Pay': Trump Says Surging Oil Prices Will 'Drop Rapidly' Once Iran Nuke Threat Over It seems someone tapped the President on the shoulder given this afternoon's explosive opening in futures and he has posted X that spiking oil prices are a "small price to pay" for world peace, adding that prices "will drop rapidly" once the Iran nuclear threat is over. It's Sunday night and the much-hoped for de-escalation has not happened. This has triggered an explosive move hig...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Explainer: What to know about Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, the spine of a militarised state

New York Times: The powerful force has military, political and economic clout.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Coming Soon, From the People Behind ICE Detention Camps: Data Center Company Towns

After partnering with CoreCivic to detain minors, this company now wants to give data center contractors a cushy home-away-from-home.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

I mapped 137 AI tools and how they actually connect in real workflows

I've been building an interactive map of the AI tool ecosystem not just a list, but a visual graph that shows which tools connect to each other and how people actually chain them together in workflo

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been a mysterious and influential figure in the shadows of power

New York Times: He has seen his wife, parents and a son killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

The device that emitted smoke during a protest near Gracie Mansion Saturday was designed to be deadly, a person with knowledge of the investigation said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 4 hours ago

Long Beach man accused of murder after running over 89-year-old father

Robert Porter, 50, was booked on suspicion of murder after he allegedly struck his 89-year-old father with his car, killing him, authorities said.

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

A Security Researcher Went 'Undercover' on Moltbook - and Found Security Risks

A long-time information security professional "went undercover" on Moltbook, the Reddit-like social media site for AI agents and shares the risks they saw while posing as another AI bot: I successfully masqueraded around Moltbook, as the agents didn't seem to notice a human among them. When I attempted a genuine connection with other bots on submolts (subreddits or forums), I was met with crickets or a deluge of spam. One bot tried to recruit me into a digital church, while others requested my ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Italy's dugout espresso machine tradition fuels hot start in World Baseball Classic

Every team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has its own unique celebrations for home runs, whether it’s a special jacket from the Dominican Republic or coordinated handshakes with Team USA. But Team Italy might have the best one of all – the players take an espresso shot, which is made from a machine that sits right in the dugout. It’s about as Italian as it gets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe machine sits toward the end of the dugout, but players and coaches can get t...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Heather Graham stuns in string bikini as she enjoys 'dream time' with boyfriend on Mexican beach

Heather Graham sizzled in a skimpy striped string bikini as she enjoyed some fun under the sun with her boyfriend Michele Civetta while vacationing in Tulum, Mexico.The 56-year-old actress and the 49-year-old Italian filmmaker were spotted strolling down the beach after taking a dip in the ocean last Tuesday. Graham's Dandy Del Mar black and white two-piece featured a triangle top and tiny bottoms that tied at the hips. Civetta wore blue and orange striped swim trunks with a back pocket and a si...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

US-sanctioned Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader after father’s death: reports

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian state television.Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the second-eldest son of Ali Khamenei and was born in Mashhad in 1969.His early childhood coincided with his father’s rise as a revolutionary figurehead opposing the monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.TRUMP SAYS IRAN’S SUCCESSION BENCH WIPED OUT AS ISRAELI STRIKE HITS LEADERSHIP ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Credit - A Little Bit Louder Now

Credit - A Little Bit Louder Now Submitted by Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Credit 'Hey, hey, A, yeah, yahhh... you make me wanna shout!!' After a tumultuous week, if there was one thing we could do for you, it is put a song in your head that hopefully makes you smile. Seriously, a song featured in Animal House and Wedding Crashers should make you smile, at least for a moment. This week’s T-Report follows up last weekend’s Is Credit Whispering? Or Shouting? We examined th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

$5 Gas Imminent As Oil Prices Explode Higher, Equity Futures Puke On Dashed De-Escalation Hopes

$5 Gas Imminent As Oil Prices Explode Higher, Equity Futures Puke On Dashed De-Escalation Hopes It's Sunday night and the much-hoped for de-escalation has not happened. This has triggered an explosive move higher in WTI... ...topping $110 for the first time since 2022... (Goldman nailed that call) US equity futures have dramatically 'broken the box'... These moves come as the Trump administration said it is not prioritizing using the US Department of the Treasury to trade ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Deion Sanders delivers heartbreaking eulogy for Colorado player who died tragically at 23

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders gave an emotional eulogy at the funeral of his sophomore quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died in a tragic car crash this past week. Ponder was 23. Sanders went up to the microphone after Ponder’s family, saying it "didn’t feel right" to do so, but he couldn’t help feeling "inspired" by their words.Then, Sanders, a spiritual man in his own right, began to speak. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We always ask questions about why this ha...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as new supreme leader

However, Trump says any new Iranian leader won't last long without his approval.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Waltz shuts down NBC anchor, arguing Trump is ending a war Iran started with the US in 1979

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz argued to Kristen Welker on Sunday that President Donald Trump has not started a war with Iran, but that he is merely finishing it.Waltz was asked during NBC’s "Meet the Press" whether the US is indeed at war with Iran, suggesting the conflict actually began in 1979 under then-President Jimmy Carter.Waltz had formerly been a national security advisor to the Trump administration, but was removed from the role on May 1, 2025, after reported...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Country Joe' McDonald dead at 84

Joseph McDonald, the lead singer of Country Joe and the Fish, died Saturday in Berkeley, California, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 84.Better known as "Country Joe," the rock star died following a decline in health due to Parkinson's disease.COAST GUARD INVESTIGATES DEATH OF ‘DEADLIEST CATCH’ DECKHAND IN ALASKA FISHING INCIDENTCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy McDonald; children Seven McDonald, Devin McDonald, Tara Taylor McDo...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

New US survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favourably on neighbours

In 24 other countries polled by Pew, most people said other residents there are good.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Xi Hints At More Top Purges, Issues Warning To 'Corrupt Elements' In Chinese Army

Xi Hints At More Top Purges, Issues Warning To 'Corrupt Elements' In Chinese Army One of the big themes to come out of China over the past several months (and even years) has been Chinese President Xi Jinping's (apparently ongoing) sweeping purge of PLA military command ranks on the basis of "corruption" - or rather what is most probably perceived disloyalty. Already there's been several top dismissals including the firings of multiple members of the Central Military Commission (CM...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Before-and-after satellite imagery offers a rare look at damage inside Iran

Fresh satellite images give a rare aerial view of the damage across Iran after U.S.-Israeli strikes and what Tehran’s retaliation left behind across the region.Planet Labs satellite imagery captured burning ships and damaged facilities at the Konarak base in southern Iran, as well as significant destruction at Iran’s naval headquarters in Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf, reflecting the scale of the strikes on military infrastructure.WATCH SHIPPING THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ GRIND TO A HALT AM...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new Supreme Leader after father’s death

His hidden fortune is estimated at more than $130m.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Police swarm NYC street amid probe into IED thrown near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD has cordoned off a tony Manhattan block near the mayor's residence amid a continuing probe into a potential terror plot involving improvised, ISIS-style bombs.According to two NYPD sources, the activity is connected to the investigation into two devices that were recovered during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday."Due to ongoing police activity, please avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan," the NYPD wrote on X on Sunday.NYP...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Police recover third device in ongoing Manhattan IED investigation after two arrests

The NYPD announced Sunday that a third suspicious device has been recovered as part of an ongoing investigation into an improvised explosive device (IED) thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion a day earlier.Police said officers identified a suspicious device inside a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st and 82nd streets and temporarily evacuated nearby buildings while the Bomb Squad assessed the threat."The NYPD has safely removed the suspicious device from the area for further...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Political worry about mounting cost of Iran war is matched by voters’ concern at the petrol pumps

Polling shows voters blame rising fuel prices for cost-of-living pain.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Waste Of The Day: DEI Contractors Remain In Military's K-12 Schools

Waste Of The Day: DEI Contractors Remain In Military's K-12 Schools Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Controversial education firms that helped embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles in K-12 military schools during President Joe Biden’s administration are still working with the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, and received a total of $171,175 in 2025. Key facts: Thomas M. Brady, the director of DoDEA from 2014 to 2024, ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Deutsche Bank Warns Energy Shock "Existential Threat" To Airlines, May Force Some To Ground Fleets

Deutsche Bank Warns Energy Shock "Existential Threat" To Airlines, May Force Some To Ground Fleets Flight disruptions tied to Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East exceeded 14,000 by the end of last week. While there were early signs of normalization by mid-week, the global aviation industry remains disrupted, with some of the weakest airlines facing an increased risk that surging energy prices could lead to the idling of commercial jet fleets. The epicenter of the disruption is...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

New York police find suspicious device near scene of explosives incident

Devices were thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York Mayor’s residence.

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

Robotic Surgery Performed Remotely on Patient 1,500 Miles Away

"A surgeon in London says he has performed the UK's first long-distance robotic operation," reports the BBC, "on a patient located 1,500 miles (2,400km) away..." Leading robotic urological surgeon Professor Prokar Dasgupta said it felt "almost as if I was there" as he carried out a prostate removal on [62-year-old] Paul Buxton... It is hoped that remote robotic surgery could spare future patients the "vast expense and inconvenience" of travelling for treatment, and help deliver better healthca...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Swiss vote down proposal for massive ‘climate fund’

The Swiss Government had urged voters to reject the initiative as too expensive.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Police swarm NYC street Sunday amid IED probe near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD is asking residents to avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan due to ongoing police activity."Due to ongoing police activity, please avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan," the NYPD wrote on X on Sunday.According to two NYPD sources, the activity is connected to the investigation into two devices that were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion.The activity follows hours after New Yor...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase delivers expletive-filled reaction to Ravens trading for Maxx Crosby: 'Oh my God!'

Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase wasn’t happy at all to hear news of the Las Vegas Raiders trading five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby to his rival Baltimore Ravens. Chase was on a livestream playing video games when he said he got a text from his quarterback, Joe Burrow, about the Ravens’ move for Crosby. He let out an expletive-laden rant once he read the text. "Joe just f---ing texted me. Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby," Chase was heard saying over the livestream. "No f---...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Trump admin turns Venezuela into major US oil supplier as global shipping crisis eases

The Trump administration has turned Venezuela into a significant U.S. oil supplier, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday, arguing the shift will help offset Middle East disruptions and ease pressure from the global shipping crisis."[Venezuela] was a sanctioned adversary, and now they're a strategic ally with the largest reserves with no threat of the chokehold like we have in the Strait of Hormuz," Burgum told "The Sunday Briefing.""Venezuelan oil can flow to America freely and is starting...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Families forced to sleep on the streets of Beirut as Israel pounds Hezbollah

NY Times: 'They have taken us back to the Stone Age,' one man said of Israel and Hezbollah

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

US military forces using AI tools to quickly manage enormous amounts of data for war on Iran

It highlights the emerging technology’s growing role in warfare.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

NYPD confirms object thrown at protests near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan was an IED

New York City officials have confirmed that a device ignited and thrown during protests near Gracie Mansion on Saturday was an improvised explosive device (IED) capable of causing "serious injury or death."In a statement posted to X on Sunday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department’s Bomb Squad determined the device was neither a hoax nor a smoke bomb."The NYPD Bomb Squad has conducted a preliminary analysis of a device that was ignited and deployed at a protest yesterday and has de...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

2 arrested after explosive device thrown at protest near Mayor Mamdani's house: NYPD

New York ​City police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home over the weekend was an explosive that could have caused serious injury or death.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Jorge Landeros is handed a sentence in a 15-year case that stretched from Maryland to Mexico

The yoga teacher was caught in Mexico 12 years later, living under an alias.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

How To Ensure A Harmonious Future With AI

How To Ensure A Harmonious Future With AI Authored by Peter Solomon via RealClearWire.com, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents human civilization with many spectacular benefits as well as the potential for significant dangers. AI can increase productivity, efficiency, creativity and research results in many industries. In medicine, AI can enhance the accuracy of diagnoses, design individualized treatments, and accelerate drug development. But AI will lead to significant job losse...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Oprah Winfrey stuns at Paris Fashion Week with dramatic new look after weight loss

Oprah Winfrey stunned when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week with her new slimmed-down figure.The 72-year-old media personality was spotted arriving at the Chloe runway show looking noticeably thinner in a pair of high-waisted jeans, a cream-colored top and a brown jacket.She paired the look with a pair of sunglasses, a white purse and closed-toed pointy high-heeled shoes, and wore her hair in a high ponytail.The media mogul was also photographed sitting front row at the Stella McCartney fashion...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Spider-Man Gets Two New Comics for ‘Brand New Day’ Synergy

Before you watch 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on the big screen, a new pair of comics want to remind you of the film and its big players.

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Will the Pentagon’s Anthropic controversy scare startups away from defense work?

On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, we discussed what the controversy means for other startups seeking to work with the federal government.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

In war’s first week, a punishing military campaign with no coherent endgame

New York Times: Iran has remained defiant and expanded the battlefield.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

US Explores High-Risk Plan To Seize Iran's Nuclear Stockpile In Potential Gateway To Ground Troops

US Explores High-Risk Plan To Seize Iran's Nuclear Stockpile In Potential Gateway To Ground Troops Update(1555ET): The United States and Israel are boasting of having effectively achieved total air superiority over Iran's skies, but this presents yet more questions as to what the end-game will be. The allies have as one key goal securing Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium - most of which may be buried deep under a destroyed nuclear site at Isfahan (taken out during the June...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Iran Picks Khamenei's Son As Next Supreme Leader

Iran Picks Khamenei's Son As Next Supreme Leader Update (1745ET): As was rumored and widely expected, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba, will become Iran’s next supreme leader, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency announced, taking over after his father was killed in an attack by the US and Israel. Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the third person to lead the Islamic Republic and the first example of hereditary succession since the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy in the 1979 re...

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

Steam on Linux Numbers Dropped to 2.23% in February

"In November Steam on Linux use hit an all-time high of 3.2%," reports Phoronix. And then in December Steam on Linux jumped even higher, to 3.58%. But January's numbers settled a little lower, at 3.38%. And last Monday the February numbers were released, showing Steam on Linux at... 2.23%? Like with prior times where there are wild drops in Linux use, the Steam Survey shows Simplified Chinese use running up by 30% month over month. Whenever there is such significant differences in language us...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Aidan Becker remembered as hero after tragic stabbing while defending 14-year-old in Mernda

Premier Jacinta Allan has sent a new violence reduction unit to Mernda.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Ontario police rescue 23 people stranded on ice sheet that separated from shore in Georgian Bay

Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Ontario police rescue 23 people stranded on ice shelf that separated from shore in Georgian Bay

Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Shelter rankings and shower-timing apps: Israelis, Palestinians adjust to Iranian rockets

Israelis, Palestinians find ways to adjust to Iranian rocket fire.

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Homemade Bomb Thrown at Protest Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House, Police Say

The counterprotester accused of throwing the bomb was one of six people arrested after a clash with anti-Muslim protesters led by the right-wing activist Jake Lang.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Man resembling Andrew pictured with young woman on lap

The newly released images show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor inside Epstein's home.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Why is the US at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump Administration says

Why is the US at war with Iran? Here’s what the Trump Administration says.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Brazil At A Historical Crossroads

Brazil At A Historical Crossroads Authored by Deborah Palma via the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), Brazil finds itself at a historical crossroads that demands a rigorous analysis of its institutional structures. The release of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), record-breaking data from the Impostômetro, and the persistence of an authoritarian labor framework expose a system of economic asphyxiation and moral erosion. The State, under the pretext of protecting t...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Expats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leave

Rescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

UFC announces card for White House event

The UFC on Saturday announced the card for its White House event slated to take place on June 14 as part of President Donald Trump’s America 250 celebration.There will be two championship bouts on the card.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIlia Topuria will go up against Justin Gaethje for the UFC World Lightweight Championship and Alex Pereira will take on Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.Elsewhere on the card, Sean O’Malley will take on Aiemann Zahabi, Mi...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Carrots aren’t the only food for better vision: 4 others that may help protect your eyes

Carrots are not the only food that can support healthy vision.South Carolina–based registered dietitian Lauren Manaker recently explored how everyday foods can help protect eye health in an article for EatingWell, a publication focused on nutrition and healthy living.Manaker told Fox News Digital that certain nutrients play a key role in maintaining eyesight over time.Compounds such as lutein, zeaxanthin and beta carotene help shield the eyes from blue light exposure and age-related damage, whil...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Trump warns Iran’s new leader won’t ‘last long’ without his approval

President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s new leader is "not going to last long" without U.S. approval as Operation Epic Fury continues into its second week."He’s going to have to get approval from us," Trump told ABC News in an interview. "If he doesn’t get approval from us he’s not going to last long. We want to make sure that we don’t have to go back every 10 years, when you don’t have a president like me that’s not going to do it.""I don’t want people to have to go back in five years an...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’

Comedian and actor Jim Breuer has come down hard on a major airline after he said the company downgraded him from a first-class seat to row 18.During a recent episode of his podcast "Jim Breuer's Breuniverse," the star revealed that he and his wife purchased round-trip tickets from Phoenix to Honolulu and selected first-class seats but wound up downgraded during the return leg. Breuer said they'd purchased the tickets about a month and a half in advance.POPULAR ACTOR EXPOSES MASSIVE INSECT SCARE...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

US Energy Chief Says Oil 'Fear Premium' Over Iran Is Temporary, Says Prices To Fall In 'Weeks, Not Months'

US Energy Chief Says Oil 'Fear Premium' Over Iran Is Temporary, Says Prices To Fall In 'Weeks, Not Months' Energy Secretary Chris Wright made the rounds on network TV Sunday to reassure viewers that the sharp rise in oil and gas prices due to the Iran war - which Trump has no problem sticking US consumers with for a while - would prove short-lived, and has downplayed the spike as a transient "fear premium" vs. a fundamental supply issue. In conversations to CBS, CNN, and Fox News...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Air Force veteran warns 'cartels don’t collapse they fracture' after notorious drug lord killed

Nearly two weeks after Mexican forces killed notorious cartel boss Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, questions remain about how the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) will respond and whether the blow will meaningfully disrupt the flow of fentanyl into the United States.Carlos De La Cruz, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran who deployed after 9/11 and later served along the southern border, told Fox News the cartel leader’s death marked a major victory, but warned Americans should no...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Sportscaster rips NBA player over blog post opposing team's strip club promotion

Sports pundit Michelle Beadle ripped into San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet over his blog post calling for the Atlanta Hawks to end their "Magic City Night" promotion, touting the famed strip club Magic City.Kornet urged the Hawks to cancel the promotion and suggested NBA players and officials "promote an atmosphere that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers, and partners that we know and love."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBeadle said on h...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Marilyn Monroe's former Palm Springs hideaway hits the market for $3.3M

Marilyn Monroe's former Palm Springs getaway is officially on the market.Affectionately known as Marilyn Monroe's Doll House, the home served as her sanctuary in the 1960s, and is currently on the market for $3.3 million in partnership with listing agent, David Emerson, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist."Perched above the iconic Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, the Marilyn Monroe Doll House stands as one of Palm Springs’ most recognizable and culturally significant residences," s...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Iran or other groups could retrieve uranium at site US bombed last year, officials say

New York Times: Any insertion of commandos to secure the stockpile would be highly risky.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

The unlikely tool Trump is eyeing to tackle rising oil prices amid the Iran conflict

The new battleground in the Gulf isn’t just on the water it’s in the insurance market, where war-risk coverage can determine which oil tankers sail and which stay put.With the conflict driving gasoline prices higher, the White House is weighing steps to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and to keep prices from climbing further.The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage between Iran and Oman, carries roughly 20 million barrels of oil a day and about one-fifth of global supply of liquefied...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Godzilla’s Early ‘Minus One’ Form Comes to Life in This Action Figure

Before 'Godzilla Minus Zero' this November, S.H. MonsterArts is giving Godzilla fans the 'Godzilla Minus One' figure of their dreams.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Cuba Is Negotiating Deal With US, Trump Says

Cuba Is Negotiating Deal With US, Trump Says Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, U.S. President Donald Trump said March 8 that the Cuban government is negotiating a deal with him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking at his “Shield ​of the Americas” gathering of Latin American leaders in Miami, ​Florida, Trump said that Cuba is “at the end of the line” due to Venezuela cutting off oil deliveries after the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. “As we a...

Tech - Slashdot - 8 hours ago

OpenAI's Former Research Chief Raises $70M to Automate Manufacturing With AI

"OpenAI's former chief research officer is raising $70 million for a new startup building an AI and software platform to automate manufacturing," reports the Wall Street Journal, citing "people familiar with the matter. "Arda, the new startup co-founded by Bob McGrew, is raising at a valuation of $700 million, according to people familiar with the matter...." Arda is developing an AI and software platform, including a video model that can analyze footage from factory floors and use it to trai...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Claimants win 2.5m patch of land in battle with neighbours because they tended the grass for 17 years

Individuals can gain property not legally theirs if they occupy it for at least 10 years.

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

NetEase is reportedly pulling funding for Yakuza creator's studio

The hype for Gang of Dragon, the debut game from Nagoshi Studio, may already be getting derailed. According to a Bloomberg report, Chinese tech giant NetEase is going to stop financing Nagoshi Studio starting in May. Bloomberg confirmed the news with the studio's employees and a NetEase spokesperson. The report explained that NetEase decided to cut funding to Nagoshi Studio, which was founded in 2021 by Yakuza franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi, after finding out the studio needed $44.4 million...

Regional - L.A. Times - 8 hours ago

Weaker Santa Ana winds and hotter temps hit L.A.

Following Saturday's strong Santa Ana winds, Sunday's conditions are expected to remain gusty and warmer. The winds are expected to settle this week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Anxiety in some Alberta mountain towns as wildfire season begins

Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it's now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature's fickle finger of destruction.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Europe and Asia hit harder than the US, with rising shipping costs and energy prices

Europe and Asia hit hard, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Bulletproof vests and Rolex watches: The rise and fall of US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

New York Times: Noem helped fulfil Trump's border pledges but drew negative attention.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago
World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Eileen Gu serves as grand marshal for Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco

Eileen Gu, the American-born Olympic skier who chose to represent Team China at the Winter Games, was honored at Chinese New Year celebrations in San Francisco on Saturday.Gu was the grand marshal for the parade and expressed in an interview before the festivities what the honor meant to her."This is a special thing to be grand marshal, and be part of it," she told KGO-TV.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGu recalled attending the parade with her family when she was younger and t...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Meta smart glasses privacy concerns grow

Smart glasses promise a future where technology blends into everyday life. You can ask a question, snap a quick video or identify what you are looking at in seconds. It sounds convenient. However, a new investigation suggests the experience may come with a privacy tradeoff many users never expected.According to an investigation by Swedish newspapers Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten, contractors reviewing AI data in Nairobi, Kenya, may have seen highly personal footage captured by Meta's AI...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Mehdi Hasan tells MS NOW'S Chris Hayes that 'even the Nazis' behaved better than Trump's military

Former MS NOW host Mehdi Hasan argued to MS NOW host Chris Hayes on Friday night that the American military’s conduct in Iran is worse than that of the Nazis during World War II.Hayes said the American military is believed to be responsible for a strike that killed dozens of children at a girls’ elementary school in Iran while targeting a nearby naval base, killing 165 people, most of whom he said were children."It would be, appeared, this unfathomable tragedy, the mass slaughter of children pla...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

New Jersey elementary school weighs renaming after President Trump

A suburban New Jersey school district is considering renaming one of its elementary schools after President Donald Trump, a proposal that has sparked debate among board members and residents.The idea was introduced by Robert Scales, a member of the Colts Neck Township Board of Education in Monmouth County, who asked the school board to establish an exploratory committee to examine what a name change would entail, NJ.com reported.The committee, he said, would review potential costs and determine ...