Traveler hands out vodka shots in massive TSA line amid US airport lines and delays
One man in Houston turned a miserable four-hour TSA wait recently into an impromptu party by handing out free vodka shots to adults in line. The video shows the traveler walking through the massive crowd at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a large frosted bottle and a stack of plastic cups.He began pouring shots for frustrated travelers who were stuck in a line that stretched far outside the terminal doors.VIDEO CAPTURES CRAZY AIRPORT CROWDS AS PASSENGERS POUR INTO TERMINAL AFTER SECURI...
WWE NXT stars descend on New York City ahead of final show before Stand and Deliver
WWE NXT stars descended on New York City ahead of the final show before Stand and Deliver.NXT women’s champion Jacy Jayne, NXT men’s champion Joe Hendry, Ricky Saints, Tony D’Angelo and Sol Ruca appeared at Alessa Cucina and Bar to talk to reporters only a few steps away from the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, where Tuesday’s episode will take place.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMJayne, who is from New Jersey, told Fox News Digital what performing at the Mecca meant...
GOP Rep demands answers after UNC Charlotte hosts abortion-support training for teens as young as 14
FIRST ON FOX—Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., is calling for answers from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte following reports that a group hosted abortion support doula trainings for teenagers as young as 14 years old at the university."Recent reports indicate that UNC-Charlotte provided space for a training organized by Youth Abortion Support Collective affiliated with Advocates for Youth which targeted participants ages 14-24 and introduced them to ‘tools, resources, and skills for aborti...
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California was the first state to prohibit "conversion therapy," which seeks to change the sexual orientation of minors.
Supreme Court blocks Colorado's so-called 'conversion therapy' ban on First Amendment grounds
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Colorado cannot enforce its so-called "conversion therapy" ban regarding conversations between therapists and minors, saying the law likely violates the First Amendment by allowing some viewpoints but not others.In an 8–1 decision, the high court said the law favors one viewpoint by allowing therapists to affirm a minor's gender identity or sexual orientation, but not help them to change it if they want to.The decision stemmed from a lawsuit brought by Kaley ...
Conservative influencer defends pro-family message, fires back after criticism from 'The View'
Daily Wire host Isabel Brown fired back at "The View" after the co-hosts blasted her comments urging young Americans to embrace marriage and motherhood, calling the backlash "elitist" and "wildly out of context.""[That clip] was a very short two seconds of the greater conversation that we were having, clearly taken wildly out of context and with the intention to continue pushing the anti-family propaganda on the women of our generation that we saw spewed all over ‘The View’ yesterday," Brown sai...
Exploring AI's growing role in scientific peer review
James Zou is a computer scientist at Stanford University who has been exploring how large language models (LLMs) can assist scientific peer review—and more broadly, how AI agents might accelerate rese
Swalwell threatens FBI with legal action as Patel reportedly weighs 'Fang Fang' files release
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is threatening legal action against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as it reportedly considers releasing potentially damaging files just weeks before he faces voters in California’s wide-open gubernatorial race.Lawyers for Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, warning the bureau would violate federal privacy law if it moves ahead with releasing records regarding the congressman’s decade-old relationship with a suspected Chines...
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AMD's new flagship CPU drinks power
AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 "Dual Edition" is coming soon, pitched for high-end gamers and professional creative work alike. With 16-cores on the Zen 5 architecture, the standout specs are the 208MB of total on-chip cache and a notable increase in power requirements; the TDP is 200W, up from the 170W seen in the previous generation. Read the rest The post AMD's new flagship CPU drinks power appeared first on Boing Boing.
I've seen the bodies on my block and I know what really stops the killing
I have seen what violence does to a community.For over 20 years, I have pastored on the South Side of Chicago at my New Beginnings Church. I remember the first time I saw a dead body in the street, a pair of Air Jordans sticking out from beneath a white sheet. I have officiated at funerals for young men and women who should have had decades ahead of them. I have watched mothers bury their children and then walk back to the same block where the murder happened because they had nowhere else to go....
Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups
Runway is launching a $10 million fund and startup program to back companies building with its AI video models, as it pushes toward interactive, real-time “video intelligence” applications.
OpenFX, an FX market-making and remittance startup launched by a FalconX co-founder, raised $94M led by Accel and others, a source says at a ~$500M valuation (Reuters)
Reuters: OpenFX, an FX market-making and remittance startup launched by a FalconX co-founder, raised $94M led by Accel and others, a source says at a ~$500M valuation OpenFX, a startup that focuses
The Broken System That Keeps Shipping Crews Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
Vessels are increasingly being abandoned during the war on Iran, revealing a hidden failure in the global systems that keep goods—and people—moving.
NASA Rover Finds Glowing, Ruby-Like Crystals on Mars for the First Time
The tiny grains are embedded inside pebbles found outside the rim of Jezero Crater.
New York-based Linx Security, whose Autopilot agent proactively maps and remediates identity-related failures, raised a $50M Series B from Index and others
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Behold NFL 2030s: Playing 18-game regular season, every team visits overseas, two preseason games
PHOENIX – Robert Kraft, the visionary who bought the flailing New England Patriots in the 1990s and turned them into an NFL dynasty, was imagining the NFL's future when he spoke with reporters on Monday.Kraft, who definitely gets it, would like to see a future NFL that plays 18 regular-season games, plays only two preseason games, includes two bye weeks and, oh yeah, has every single team playing one of its games internationally.So there it is … the NFL's dream scenario for the 2030s."I like it ...
Micromobility delivery startup Also, a Rivian spinoff, raised $200M led by Greenoaks at a $1B valuation and enters a multiyear partnership with DoorDash
Edward Ludlow / Bloomberg: Micromobility delivery startup Also, a Rivian spinoff, raised $200M led by Greenoaks at a $1B valuation and enters a multiyear partnership with DoorDash Also, an electric
Dems who ran on affordability now face backlash as costs climb in NY, Virginia
"The water bill went up. The light bill went up. Now property taxes what exactly are we doing here?"This was one of many cries of worry and frustration voiced by New York City residents at a recent public meeting, where they said Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies since taking office have made life more expensive. The backlash is significant as Mamdani, like many Democrats who swept into office in November, campaigned explicitly on making life more affordable for constituents. It’s not just in New ...
AirPods Max 2 review: comfortable, excellent sound quality, and lots of new features, but retains the same design, pricey, and only one hearing health feature
Billy Steele / Engadget: AirPods Max 2 review: comfortable, excellent sound quality, and lots of new features, but retains the same design, pricey, and only one hearing health feature Overdue update
New York traveler goes viral after backing ICE agents at airport
→ A New York traveler went viral after he backed ICE agents assisting TSA during the DHS shutdown, calling their presence "common sense."→ The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo enforced a stricter dress code after complaints and incidents at the event prompted limits on revealing attire.→ A new study found several Southern and southwestern states ranked among the most stressed in 2026, based on work, financial and health factors.→ A passenger said an airline forced her to buy a second seat under ...
States' top cops gang up on Letitia James in crusade with potential nationwide consequences
FIRST ON FOX: Two dozen Republican state attorneys general are backing gun manufacturers in legal battles in New York, including in one case directly challenging New York Attorney General Letitia James’ role in attempting to expand liability against the manufacturers.Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led the states in filing amicus briefs Monday in lawsuits brought by Buffalo and Rochester, as well as one brought against James' office, all of which center on New York’s effort to hold gun m...
Who will Canada play first at this summer's FIFA World Cup? We find out today
Canada will learn today which country it will face to open the FIFA World Cup on June 12. The winner of today's playoff game between Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina will join Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in Group B at the tournament.
Nvidia launches DLSS 4.5, including a 6x Multi Frame Generation feature exclusive to RTX 50-series GPUs that utilizes a second-gen transformer AI model
Jess Weatherbed / The Verge: Nvidia launches DLSS 4.5, including a 6x Multi Frame Generation feature exclusive to RTX 50-series GPUs that utilizes a second-gen transformer AI model The Nvidia app be
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Air Canada's CEO to retire after failing to issue condolences in French
A high-speed collission between a fire truck and an Air Canada jet making an emergency landing at LaGuardia airport claimed the lives of the two pilots and hospitalized many others. Then Air Canada's CEO made it worse: he issued condolences in English, but failed to do so in French. Read the rest The post Air Canada's CEO to retire after failing to issue condolences in French appeared first on Boing Boing.
NVIDIA's DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation tech is now available to boost your Hz
After releasing DLSS 4.5's Super Resolution feature earlier this year, NVIDIA has released an update with DLSS 4.5 features designed to boost frame rates on RTX 50 series cards. Those include DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and DLSS 4.5 Multi Frame Generation 6X. With those, NVIDIA is promising the "smoothest path-traced gaming yet" to unlock the potential for high-refresh 4K 240Hz OLED gaming displays, or 1080p and 1440p monitors at 360Hz and beyond. The first feature, DLSS 4.5 Dynamic...
Howie Mandel clash highlights Kelly Ripa’s history of cringeworthy on-air exchanges
Kelly Ripa has been a talk show host for 25 years, and has had her share of awkward moments on air.Never one to shy away from a TMI moment, Ripa has shared every part of her life with the viewers, and isn't afraid to keep it real with her audience.Whether she is calling out producers or accidentally offending her guests, the 55-year-old host has had many awkward instances while hosting "Live."Here are some of Ripa's most memorable cringeworthy moments.Things got a little tense, when "America's G...
The New ‘Masters of the Universe’ Trailer Brings Eternia to Life
Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes lead a star-studded cast in the fantasy adventure epic, opening in theaters June 5.
AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice
The AirPods Max 2 might feel familiar, but they take two of the most important things about wireless headphones and knock them out of the park.
AI Has Flooded All the Weather Apps
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
With its new app store, Ring bets on AI to go beyond home security
Ring's app store will allow the company to target broader use cases beyond security, like elder care or business needs.
AI Has Flooded All the Weather Apps
Weather forecasting has gotten a big boost from machine learning. How that translates into what users see can vary.
The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive
The latest iteration of Meta's smart glasses has arrived and, as rumored, they are more customizable, particularly for people who need prescription lenses. Meta and Ray-Ban parent company EssilorLuxottica revealed two new styles of frames: the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, which will start at $499 a pair. The latest glasses are still considered to be part of the "Gen 2" Ray-Ban Meta glasses, but they do come with a few upgrades that make it easier to get a personalized fit. Ac...
The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market
In the current RAM crisis, no company is better positioned to not only weather the storm but turn it to its advantage like Apple. It proved that when it released the MacBook Neo in early March. Despite only including 8GB of RAM, the Neo doesn't feel compromised, a testament to the company's silicon and software engineering. For Apple, it may be tempting to treat its latest MacBook as a one-off. That would be a mistake, because at this moment, the business decisions that made the Neo possible rep...
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never
I’m honestly shocked the AirPods Max 2 even exists. After Apple only added a USB-C port and a few new colors to its over-ear headphones in 2024, I thought it had given up on delivering a proper upgrade to its priciest AirPods model. I’m happy to report that wasn’t the case. The AirPods Max 2 is certainly an updated version of Apple’s headphones, but the company is also catching it up to the AirPods Pro 3. The headphones now carry the company’s powerful H2 audio chip, the component that enables...
Amazon adds dynamic food delivery ordering to Alexa+
Amazon announced that it is adding new capabilities for ordering food delivery with its Alexa+ artificial intelligence assistant. Users will be able to place orders using natural language on Alexa+ through the GrubHub or Uber Eats platforms, provided they have an Amazon device with a large screen. First, you'll need to connect an account for those delivery services to use the feature. You can ask to see restaurants with a specific cuisine or tell the assistant to go right to a favorite spot. Onc...
TCL agrees to buy a 51% stake in Sony's global home entertainment business for ~$472M, as the Chinese company seeks to expand overseas; Sony retains a 49% stake (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: TCL agrees to buy a 51% stake in Sony's global home entertainment business for ~$472M, as the Chinese company seeks to expand overseas; Sony retains a 49% stake TCL Electronics Holdings L
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Futures Jump On Hopes Of War De-escalation, Korea Enters Bear Market On Memory Rout
Futures Jump On Hopes Of War De-escalation, Korea Enters Bear Market On Memory Rout Futures are higher on a WSJ report that Trump is considering exiting the middle east conflict even if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened; but the market is deciding whether this is a genuine intent to leave or another feint given the previous US attacks during negotiations and that Trump has yet to adjust his Apr 6 deadline. As of 8:00am, SandP futures are 1.1% higher, at session after approaching ...
Nvidia invests $2B in chipmaker Marvell and says the two companies plan to work on silicon photonics tech, enabling high-speed data transmission; MRVL jumps 9%+
Dana Wollman / Bloomberg: Nvidia invests $2B in chipmaker Marvell and says the two companies plan to work on silicon photonics tech, enabling high-speed data transmission; MRVL jumps 9%+ Nvidia Corp
Canada's economy saw slight growth in January with gains in mining, oil and gas
Canada's economy saw slight growth in January, as gains in goods-producing industries like mining offset a slowdown in manufacturing, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
Browns owner gives optimistic outlook for injury-riddled Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson’s tenure with the Cleveland Browns has been one to forget.The Browns acquired Watson from the Houston Texans before the 2022 season and signed him to a five-year, $230 million deal, marking the richest deal for a quarterback at the time. But his lack of availability due to injuries and his play on the field have forced the organization to restructure his deal.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe’s only played 19 games for the Browns over his first four seasons, whi...
The Shark BlastBoss is a leaf blower that can be used indoors
Shark just introduced a new product called the BlastBoss that's basically a leaf blower rated for both indoor and outdoor use. This means it can actually be used to blow leaves around in the yard, but is also handy for tidying up debris in the house. It offers adjustable airflow up to 190 mph, making it a "versatile solution for the garage, patio, car, inside the home and beyond." I imagine this would also make it the bane of every dog and cat in the neighborhood. It's pretty light, at under 1.5...
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‘The Book of Mormon’ Is Sorry if You Have Been Offended for 15 Years
The taboo-busting, gasp-inducing Broadway musical comedy has been a hit with audiences and critics. But could it be produced today?
CoreWeave raised an $8.5B loan from banks and investors to expand its cloud computing capacity, in what it says is the largest chip-backed debt deal of its kind (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: CoreWeave raised an $8.5B loan from banks and investors to expand its cloud computing capacity, in what it says is the largest chip-backed debt deal of its kind CoreWeave Inc. has raised
Building a Personal AI Agent in a couple of Hours
I’ve been so surprised by how fast individual builders can now ship real and useful prototypes. Tools like Claude Code, Google AntiGravity, and the growing ecosystem around them have crossed a thresho
Qwen3.5-Omni learned to write code from spoken instructions and video without anyone training it to
Alibaba has released Qwen3.5-Omni, an omnimodal AI model that processes text, images, audio, and video. It claims to beat Gemini 3.1 Pro on audio tasks and picked up an unexpected trick along the way:
Hegseth reveals covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury
War Secretary Pete Hegseth opened a Pentagon news conference Tuesday detailing a covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury, noting America's service men and women are ramping up "wartime speed" and the only thing they need to see from U.S. leadership is "more bombs.""To a man and to a woman on the ground, in the air, on the flight line, and in the TOC [technical operations center] I heard, ‘We want everything faster, higher up-tempo, wartime, speed,’" Hegseth said.The speed left Heg...
Proton adds a secure video conferencing service called Meet to its toolbox
We’ve written about the Swiss company Proton’s moves to take on Google and Microsoft with an expanding variety of privacy-focused internet services, and the company is announcing yet another new tool today. Proton Meet, as the name suggests, is a video-calling service that sounds comparable to Zoom, Microsoft Teams and, naturally, Google Meet. As with everything Proton does, Meet is end-to-end encrypted, but the company is taking extra steps towards security and anonymity here. You don’t need a ...
Sarasota-based Tenex, which offers an AI-enabled managed cybersecurity detection and response service, raised $250M led by Crosspoint at a $1B+ valuation
Dina Bass / Bloomberg: Sarasota-based Tenex, which offers an AI-enabled managed cybersecurity detection and response service, raised $250M led by Crosspoint at a $1B+ valuation The funding round val
King Charles to visit US in landmark trip marking America's 250th birthday
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the United States next month to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, according to Buckingham Palace. Officials said the trip will highlight historic ties and the modern bilateral relationship between the two nations, with full details of the itinerary to be announced closer to the visit.Buckingham Palace said that King Charles III and Queen Camilla accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump.RARE, HISTORIC US DOCUMENTS TRAVELIN...
Stephen A Smith rebukes claim that Democrats are pushing for a White, Christian male candidate in 2028
Stephen A. Smith rebuked an Axios report Monday that claimed some Democrats are pinning their 2028 hopes on a "straight White Christian man," pushing back on the idea while arguing the party instead lacks clear leadership."I hope you're not attributing something like that to me. I'd certainly never say that. I can tell you that much," he told Sean Hannity of the report."I was on the record on this show telling you the selection should have been Josh Shapiro [in 2024]," he added."[Former Vice Pre...
U.S. Army says it's investigating military helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house
The U.S. Army said on Monday it was investigating why military helicopters were operating near the house of singer Kid Rock, seemingly in support of the vocal backer of U.S. President Donald Trump, and also near anti-Trump protests.
Trump Posts Concept Art of His Presidential Library, and It’s AI Slop
Trump likes AI, but this video generator was especially bad at rendering text.
Trump's proposed presidential library revealed as towering Miami skyscraper in striking new video
A newly released animated video shows renderings of President Donald Trump’s proposed presidential library in downtown Miami, featuring a soaring waterfront skyscraper and museum space.Trump shared the video on Truth Social early Tuesday, offering a first look at the proposed project, while his son, Eric Trump, posted it on X with additional details, describing the project as a "lasting testament" to his father and his legacy."Over the past six months, I have poured my heart and soul into this p...
Netflix feels comfortable raising prices knowing customers can downgrade to its ad tier; in 2026, Netflix is on track to double 2025's $1.5B+ in ad sales
Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg: Netflix feels comfortable raising prices knowing customers can downgrade to its ad tier; in 2026, Netflix is on track to double 2025's $1.5B+ in ad sales The most popular Net
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Judge Reassigns Elon Musk Cases After Accusations Of Bias
Judge Reassigns Elon Musk Cases After Accusations Of Bias Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, A judge in Delaware on March 30 said she is reassigning cases involving Elon Musk after she was accused of being biased against him. Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick said in a letter to lawyers that she was taking the step because “disproportionate media attention surrounding a judge’s handling of an action is detrimental to the administration of ju...
‘Fallout’ Season 2 Was a Hit Despite That Unsatisfying Release Strategy Change
A third season is already on the way for Prime Video's post-apocalyptic video game adaptation starring Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins.
Zero Budget, Full Stack: Building with Only Free LLMs
Build a full-stack AI meeting summarizer with React, FastAPI, and free LLMs. Zero budget, complete code included
First of its kind wagon evidence uncovered in massive Iron Age treasure trove
Archaeologists have discovered four-wheeled wagons the first such discovery in Great Britain.The researchers announced their findings in the journal Antiquity on March 17.The vehicle remnants were unearthed at an Iron Age site near the village of Melsonby, some 35 miles south of Durham, in Yorkshire, England. MASSIVE INDUSTRIAL SITE UNCOVERED IN UNLIKELY LOCATION AS ARCHAEOLOGISTS CITE 'ENORMOUS' POTENTIALResearchers conducted a metal-detecting survey in the area in 2021, leading to an excavatio...
King Charles to make first state visit to U.S.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States this spring, Buckingham Palace has announced.
SpaceX loses contact with one of its Starlink satellites
SpaceX has lost contact with Starlink satellite 34343 after it suffered an unspecified anomaly on March 29 while it was in orbit, the company has announced on X. The event happened while the satellite was approximately 348 miles above our planet. Since that is a relatively low altitude, SpaceX’s analysis showed that the remains of the satellite pose no risk to the International Space Station or the upcoming launch of the Artemis II mission. It also won’t affect the company’s Transporter-16 missi...
Nebius plans $10 billion AI data center in Finland near Russian border
AI infrastructure company Nebius Group is building a 310-megawatt data center in Lappeenranta, Finland, close to the Russian border. The article Nebius plans $10 billion AI data center in Finland near
Comedian Wanda Sykes argues that modern comics are terrified of critics for saying wrong jokes
Comedian Wanda Sykes said in a Monday interview that many comedians are scared to tell certain jokes out of fear, but argued it is important to say them anyway.Charlamagne tha God and the rest of the "Breakfast Club" radio show hosts interviewed Sykes and recalled her prolific career in comedy. Sykes got her big break writing for "The Chris Rock Show," where she won an Emmy in 1999, then went on to have a stellar career in stand-up as well as recurring guest roles on comedic shows like "Curb You...
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WarSec Hegseth Says "Upcoming Days Decisive" In Iran After Trump Signals Potential 'Off-Ramp'
WarSec Hegseth Says "Upcoming Days Decisive" In Iran After Trump Signals Potential 'Off-Ramp' Summary WarSec Hegseth saw "upcoming days will be decisive", strikes will continues without any deal President Trump signals off-ramp, tells world "go get your own oil", says Iran 'decimated' * * * Secretary of War Hegseth Says 'Upcoming Days Will Be Decisive', 'Damaging Iran Military Morale' WarSec Hegseth's comments were not quite a "Mission Accomplished" but definitely a re...
NFL quarterback Chris Streveler retires at 31
NFL quarterback Chris Steveler, who made appearances in the league for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets during his career, announced his retirement on Monday at age 31.Streveler made the announcement in a video on his Instagram.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I love football, but today is my last day as a football player," he said, via the New York Post. "This game has given me opportunities beyond my wildest dreams. This game has challenged me with obstacles I thought ...
Nancy Grace says Guthrie disappearance reopens wounds from fiancé's 1979 murder
"Crime Stories with Nancy Grace" host Nancy Grace said the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is a painful reminder of her own fiancé’s murder nearly 50 years ago.Grace's fiancé, Keith Griffin, was shot and killed by a former co-worker in August 1979 just months before their scheduled wedding after the man had been fired by the company."When my fiancé was murdered, I didn't even want to say words. I felt like going out in the dark in the woods and just howling like an animal. I didn't ha...
Backup Files and Your Entire Digital Life (2026): Hard Drives, Cloud-Based Tools, and Tips
Backups are boring, but they’ll save your bacon. Here’s how to make sure your data lives on, even when your PC doesn’t.
Former Raptors president Masai Ujiri joins ownership group of WNBA's Toronto Tempo
Masai Ujiri is returning to professional basketball in Toronto. Ujiri officially joined the ownership group of the WNBA's Toronto Tempo on Tuesday after spending 12 years in the front office of the NBA's Toronto Raptors.
California sets its own AI rules for state contractors, pushing back against federal policy
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday requiring companies with state contracts to implement safeguards against AI misuse. The article California sets its own AI rules fo
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Unilever In "Advanced Discussions" To Sell Food Unit To Old Bay Maker
Unilever In "Advanced Discussions" To Sell Food Unit To Old Bay Maker Unilever Plc confirmed it is "now in advanced discussions" with Maryland-based spice maker McCormick and Company to sell its food business unit in a $15.7 billion transaction and said a final deal could be announced as soon as today. "The Company is now in advanced discussions with McCormick and Company ("McCormick") regarding a potential transaction," the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company wrote in a press rele...
OpenAI launches a Codex plugin that runs inside Anthropic's Claude Code
OpenAI released a plugin that embeds its AI coding assistant Codex directly into Anthropic's Claude Code. The article OpenAI launches a Codex plugin that runs inside Anthropic's Claude Code appeared f
The Morning After: Meta tests Instagram Plus subscription service
Screenshots promoting "Instagram Plus" have been spotted by users in the Philippines and Mexico in recent days. According to social media consultant Matt Navarra, a subscription to Instagram Plus includes several Story-focused features not otherwise available to Instagram users. This includes the ability to create multiple audiences for Stories posts, search the list of people who have viewed your Story, extend Stories longer than 24 hours and create "spotlight" Stories. It also mentions somethi...
Patriots star appears to show support for ex-Bulls player after rant against NBA's Pride Month celebration
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson appeared to come out in support of former Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey, who was released following his rant against the NBA’s Pride Month.Ivey posted his rant on social media on Monday. He said it was "unrighteousness" that the league would celebrate Pride Month. Henderson responded to news of his release with a Bible passage.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"’Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For...
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Are We About to Premanently Scar the Night Sky With One Million AI Satellite and 50,000 Space Mirrors?
If you thought the current crop of satellite megaconstellations was bad, you’re going to be horribly disappointed by new proposals from both SpaceX and a company called Reflect Orbital. Their combined plans would fundamentally alter the night sky as we know it, and the global astronomical community is sounding the alarm - most notably letters from the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) strongly opposing the pl...
Sharks in Bahamas found to have cocaine and other drugs in their systems, study says
The crystal-clear blue waters of the Bahamas, a paradise for tourists, are also home to sharks and a new study suggests these sharks are being exposed to drugs.Researchers in Brazil and Chile analyzed 85 sharks for the presence of caffeine, cocaine and painkillers.The study titled, "Drugs in Paradise," was published by scientists in Brazil and Chile in the journal Environmental Pollution. TOURISTS IN LAS VEGAS PAY $1,000 FOR DINNER ON THE STRIP WHILE SHARKS EAT LIKE ROYALTYOf the 85 sharks analy...
Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises
The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.
Scoop: House Speaker Mike Johnson's allies unleash $10M campaign to spotlight Trump tax cuts
FIRST ON FOX - A leading conservative issue advocacy group aligned with House Speaker Mike Johnson is shelling out big bucks to highlight the tax cuts in the so-called "Working Families Tax Cuts Act."The American Action Network (AAN) on Tuesday is launching what it says is a $10 million ad blitz that will run nationally through April 15, which is the tax filing deadline.The campaign, which was shared first with Fox News Digital, spotlights the tax cuts in the massive domestic policy measure, whi...
You Too Will Learn to Fear the XenoFrog
Artist Ed Harrington has teamed with Bottleneck Gallery to make a statue of his Kermit the Frog/Xenomorph mashup.
RILEY GAINES: Olympics finally picks biology over ideology to save women’s sports
The International Olympic Committee finally did what so many of us have been demanding for years: it drew a clear, unambiguous line in the sand to protect women’s sports. Under its first-ever female president, Kirsty Coventry, the IOC announced a new eligibility policy that limits competition in the female category at the Olympics, Youth Olympics and all IOC-sanctioned events to females only. Novel concept, right? In today's world, it is. Starting with the 2028 Los Angeles Games, this will be ve...
Trump admin official shreds NY Times over multiple corrections to report on Silicon Valley initiative
Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg hammered The New York Times on Sunday over its coverage of the Trump administration's newly announced formation of the "Pax Silica" investor consortium after the report required multiple corrections. "The @NYTimes completely FABRICATED quotes that never happened. We submitted corrections (multiple times). They ignored them," Helberg alleged in a post on X. "So for posterity, sharing my full remarks," he continued, including a video clip...
Dem Senate candidate's job listing invites applicants of any 'citizenship status' to apply for top role
Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., who is running in a crowded Democratic primary for Senate, posted a job listing for her campaign, encouraging applicants of "any … immigration" or "citizenship status" to apply. The position listed is for a political chief of staff position.Like many application portals, the listing notes that the campaign is an "equal opportunity employer," encouraging applications from individuals of all educational backgrounds and from diverse racial, ethnic, religious and sexual...
Common blood pressure pill could make certain cancer treatments more powerful
An inexpensive blood pressure drug could improve the health of cancer patients, according to a recent preclinical study.The drug, telmisartan, is FDA-approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in certain patients.But the medication has also been found to improve the effectiveness of a cancer treatment called olaparib, which could help more types of patients benefit from it. HIDDEN FACTOR IN CANCER TREATMENT TIMING MAY AFFECT SURVIVAL, RESEARCH...
Nancy Grace slams sheriff’s handling of Guthrie case: ‘The fish stinks at the head’
For Nancy Grace, the Nancy Guthrie case is personal.As a former prosecutor, she knows firsthand how mishandling of a crime scene early on can complicate the case if it ever gets to court and it can put the search for Guthrie in jeopardy, too, she said in an interview on Sean Hannity’s new podcast, "Hang Out with Sean Hannity." But the 84-year-old's suspected abduction also brought back painful memories from her own past the murder of her fiancé during summer break from college in 1979.When Guthr...
The premier called a gas-tax holiday 'the most important thing' Manitoba's ever done. Now, he's being called out
Premier Wab Kinew says his government's gas-tax holiday was the most important thing a Manitoba government has ever done. In 2024, Kinew's NDP government suspended the 14-cents-per-litre gas tax for an entire year, a move that cost the province $340 million in tax revenue.
This App Makes Even the Sketchiest PDF or Word Doc Safe to Open
When somebody sends you a document as an attachment, don't just open it. Use the free tool Dangerzone to scrub it clean of any malevolent code. Here's how it works.
Quadratic Gravity Theory Reshapes Quantum View of Big Bang
Researchers at the University of Waterloo say a new "quadratic quantum gravity" framework could explain the universe's rapid early expansion without adding extra ingredients to Einstein's theory by hand. The idea is especially notable because it makes testable predictions, including a minimum level of primordial gravitational waves that future experiments may be able to detect. "Even though this model deals with incredibly high energies, it leads to clear predictions that today's experiments can...
Beijing-based AI company Z.ai reports 2025 revenue of ~$105M, below ~$109M est., and net loss up 60% YoY to ~$680M, vs. ~$545M est., amid aggressive spending (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Beijing-based AI company Z.ai reports 2025 revenue of ~$105M, below ~$109M est., and net loss up 60% YoY to ~$680M, vs. ~$545M est., amid aggressive spending Zhipu reported a much faster-
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AI Is "New Front Door To Commerce" As Consumers Ditch Google For Chatbots
AI Is "New Front Door To Commerce" As Consumers Ditch Google For Chatbots Shoptalk, one of the retail and e-commerce industry's top U.S. conferences, took place in Las Vegas last week, where Goldman analysts had one key takeaway for clients on Monday morning: AI is beginning to reshape how consumers shop. Analysts Brooke Roach and Kate McShane, among others, attended the conference and listened to retailers, consumer brands, and technology vendors focus on the evolving consumer sp...
'Useful puppet': Eric Swalwell in the hot seat after traveling to Doha on several Qatar-sponsored trips
California gubernatorial hopeful Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., took at least six trips to Doha backed by Qatar-linked sponsors from 2020 through 2024, extending a pattern of foreign-funded travel that previously drew criticism, according to House filings reviewed by Fox News Digital.The disclosures show Swalwell returned to Qatar repeatedly over multiple years, even after he was slammed for taking an $84,000 trip with a few other lawmakers to the Gulf emirate in 2021 sponsored by the U.S.-Qatar ...
Tiger Woods' ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, 'concerned' after DUI arrest following rollover crash: report
Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, is reportedly "concerned" after the legendary golfer’s DUI arrest following a car crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, last Friday. A source told People that Nordegren wants Woods "to be well," so seeing he was involved in a rollover crash, and then arrested, led to concern. "The kids are close with Tiger, so, of course, Elin cares too," the source said to the outlet. "She wants him to be well. Both kids are great and love spending time with their dad. Elin’s c...
Yale student athlete comes forward to allege 'toxic culture' under athletic director Victoria Chun
EXCLUSIVE: A Yale women's track and field athlete said she recently quit the team because of a "toxic culture and incompetent coaching staff," as dissent within the university's athletic department has leaked over the last week. The athlete, who asked to remain anonymous, sent an unsolicited email with these claims to Fox News Digital from an official Yale student email account, and Fox News Digital verified that she had previously competed on the university's women's track and field team."I rec...
London-based 9fin, which offers AI tools to help credit traders and investors originate new business efficiently, raised a $170M Series C at a $1.3B valuation
Ryan Gould / Bloomberg: London-based 9fin, which offers AI tools to help credit traders and investors originate new business efficiently, raised a $170M Series C at a $1.3B valuation 9fin Ltd., the
LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE - Which One Is Right For You?
When it comes to open-source office suites, we're not short on options, despite what it may seem at first glance. Yet, without a doubt, two names stand head and shoulders above all others. LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE sit unchallenged as the most popular office solutions built and distributed on open principles. Both are solid in their own rights, and both have loyal communities that swear by them and no others. But between the two, which one is right for you?In this article, we'll have a closer l...
Duolingo’s Luis von Ahn Wants to Delete the Blockchain
This has nothing to do with the crypto he lost the password for.
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China's Quiet Gains During US-Israel War On Iran
China's Quiet Gains During US-Israel War On Iran Authored by Hamza Zaman via RealClearDefense, The Iran conflict continues to protract despite President Trump’s assumption of a quick and easy victory. The goals of regime change and the decimation of the Iranian ballistic missile program remain unfulfilled, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz further adds to the strategic qualms of the Western powers. The GCC states are also facing significant damage to their services industry...
The US' GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, developed by RTX for $8B+, remains non-operational nine months after the Space Force took ownership
Stephen Clark / Ars Technica: The US' GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System, developed by RTX for $8B+, remains non-operational nine months after the Space Force took ownership Last year, j
ATandT now offers a single subscription for both wireless service and home internet
ATandT just announced OneConnect, a new service that lets customers sign up for both wireless service and fiber home internet under a single subscription. Pricing starts at $90. This could end up saving some serious bucks, especially for those who are paying around $100 per month for each from separate providers. These plans offer unlimited mobile data, which is great. The home internet speed caps at 1Gbps, which is a decent enough metric. Pricing starts at $90 per month, which includes a single...
Big business pulls back from LGBTQ corporate rankings in dramatic one-year slide
The nation’s biggest companies are increasingly stepping back from publicly sharing their diversity, equity and inclusion policies, marking a sharp break from recent years.The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, released in February, found a 65% drop in Fortune 500 participation, with 131 companies submitting information for evaluation this year, down from 377 in 2025.Dustin DeVito, head of research at the conservative watchdog 1792 Exchange, called the decline "sho...
Artemis 2 by the Numbers: Breaking Down NASA’s Big Return to the Moon
Sometimes, the best way to understand a mission is to know the numbers.
Sarah Ferguson’s 'fall from grace' deepens as York strips title under Epstein-linked scrutiny
Sarah Ferguson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein are casting a longer shadow over her public legacy, as the City of York moved swiftly to strip the Duchess of York of a ceremonial honor in a rare, unanimous vote.Ferguson's honorary Freedom of the City of York was stripped by the city's council in a unanimous vote on Thursday, the BBC reported. The move comes after Ferguson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein was exposed in investigative files released by the Department of Justice (DOJ).Royal experts claim...
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Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again
Pearl Hernandez and her boyfriend, who was sentenced to death, perpetrated the worst child abuse case the presiding judge in the case said he'd ever seen.
