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Analysis: US state lawmakers introduced 12 data center moratorium bills in 2026, 11 stalled or voted out, with a Maine bill set for a final vote on April 15
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MiniMax Releases MMX-CLI: A Command-Line Interface That Gives AI Agents Native Access to Image, Video, Speech, Music, Vision, and Search
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Dinghy route taken by missing American woman and jailed husband recreated as details of disappearance emerge
GREAT ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas As more details emerge about Brian Hooker's final moments with his wife before she disappeared into the sea, Fox News Digital recreated the route Brian and his wife Lynette took moments before disaster struck.Mo Monestime, who has spent 15 years chartering boats in the Great Abaco Island area, guided the excursion through the tropical Bahamian waters. He first exited a small harbor across from the Abaco Inn, where the Hookers had drinks before attempting to return to ...
Ornn Compute Price Index: Nvidia Blackwell GPU hourly rent hit $4.08, up 48% from $2.75 two months ago, driven by agentic AI demand (Wall Street Journal)
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NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his first 100 days in office Sunday alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, a democratic socialist, touting what he described as sweeping achievements driven by government intervention.Mamdani cited key wins, including securing $1.2 billion for universal child care, advancing plans for five publicly owned grocery stores, pursuing legal action against landlords, and boosting investment in services such as sanitation and infrastructure.In a reference to former Brit...
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Essex dog attack: 19-year-old Jamie-Lea Biscoe dies and man arrested
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Linux Kernel 7.0 is Out With Improvements Across the Board for Intel, AMD, and Storage
The development of the Linux kernel moves fast, and the 7.0 release is no exception. Around the same time as this release, a patch queued for Linux 7.1 has kicked off what will eventually be the end of i486 CPU support in the kernel.But that's a story for another time. For now, let's focus on what Linux 7.0 brings to the table.Head penguin, Linus Torvalds, had the following words to say regarding the release:The last week of the release continued the same "lots of small fixes" trend, but it all ...
Shenzhen-listed server PCB maker Victory Giant plans an April 21 Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise as much as $2.2B; the company was valued at $37B on April 10 (Bloomberg)
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Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation
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Sam Altman's Home Targeted a Second Time, Two Suspects Arrested
"Early Sunday morning, a car stopped and appears to have fired a gun at the Russian Hill home of OpenAI's CEO," reportsThe San Francisco Standard, citing reports from the local police department: The San Francisco Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects, Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23, who were booked for negligent discharge... [The person in the passenger seat] put their hand out the window and appeared to fire a round on the Lombard side of the property, accord...
Sources: the US FTC is in settlement talks with ad companies to end an antitrust probe into their alleged coordinated boycotts against sites like Elon Musk's X
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Heidi Klum unrecognizable in dramatic Coachella disguise as 'Techno Hexen'
Heidi Klum loves a theme.The supermodel looked barely recognizable as she frolicked around the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend in Indio, Calif.Klum, 52, smiled widely as she raised arms while walking the grounds at the Empire Polo Field wearing a jet black wig with mirrored sunglasses over her eyes."Coachella day 2 'Techno Hexen,'" the "Germany's Next Topmodel" host wrote with a social media clip shared Saturday.SABRINA CARPENTER COMMANDS COACHELLA WITH SEE-THROUGH BODY...
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Washington, D.C. Will Feel Like June Next Week. Cue MSM Climate Doom Propaganda
Washington, D.C. Will Feel Like June Next Week. Cue MSM Climate Doom Propaganda After a stretch of roller-coaster temperature swings across the Mid-Atlantic in March and early April, the midpoint of the month is now shaping up to be unusually warm, with highs that could exceed the region's average for June. That kind of temperature anomaly could prompt left-wing corporate media outlets to kick off their seasonal global-warming doom news cycle as summer approaches. "Temperatures wi...
Sources: the US' AI chip export push risks being undermined by licensing bottlenecks, staff attrition, and unclear policy at the Bureau of Industry and Security
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Half Of US Data Centers Scheduled To Start In 2026, Will Be Canceled Or Delayed
Half Of US Data Centers Scheduled To Start In 2026, Will Be Canceled Or Delayed Just over two years ago, we first penned our views on "The Next AI Trade", which looked beyond the hyperscalers and the data centers supporting the AI revolution, and instead focused on the energy and logistical needs that would be so very critical in allowing the US to dominate China in the existential race to first reach Artificial General Intelligence (which many have dubbed the next nuclear arms race...
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Two pedestrians killed in alleged DUI crash in North Hollywood
A driver, who LAPD said was traveling at unsafe speeds and under the influence of alcohol, struck and killed two pedestrians in North Hollywood before careening into vacant parked cars.
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Eric Swalwell suspends governor campaign as expulsion calls grow
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Trump voices frustration with NATO, says Iranian navy ‘destroyed’ as US preps for blockade
President Donald Trump addressed several pressing international conflicts after stepping off Air Force One in Maryland on Sunday, declaring that Iranian naval forces had been destroyed ahead of a planned energy blockade and expressing sharp disapproval of NATO for its perceived lack of support. "Their military is destroyed," Trump said. "Their whole Navy is underwater. You know that 158 ships are gone. Their navy is gone. Most of their mine droppers are gone.""At 10 tomorrow, we have a blockade ...
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Pelosi's Monster: The Creation And Destruction Of Eric Swalwell
Pelosi's Monster: The Creation And Destruction Of Eric Swalwell Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org, In Mary Shelley’s famous work, Dr. Frankenstein is asked, “Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust?” This week, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D. Calif.), the leading Democratic candidate for California governor, may wish he could ask that of former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.). After sexual assault allegations...
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Are Neutrinos Their Own Evil Twins? Part 2: The Weak Left-Hander
The weak nuclear force is the eccentric cousin of the four forces the one that only shakes hands with left-handed particles. That bizarre preference turns out to be absolutely critical for stars, nuclear fusion, and the existence of most matter. And neutrinos love it. There's just one problem: neutrinos appear to only exist in one handedness, which makes no sense at all.
Bucks part ways with Doc Rivers after NBA playoff miss: report
Doc Rivers is out as the Milwaukee Bucks’ head coach, ESPN reported Sunday, citing sources.Rivers left his broadcasting job to return to the NBA sidelines as the Bucks’ coach shortly after Adrian Griffin was fired 43 games into the 2023-24 season. Now Rivers exits Milwaukee after a 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, capping a 32-50 season that ended in a missed NBA playoff berth.Rivers coached the Bucks to first-round playoff exits in each of the past two seasons.CLICK HERE FOR MO...
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Mamdani Returns to the Stage to Tell the Story of His First 100 Days
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-day address at a concert venue in Queens. He highlighted his accomplishments and was joined by a not-so-surprising guest.
Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments
President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Pope Leo XIV of being "terrible" on foreign policy as the pontiff continues to criticize the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and call for peace.In a Truth Social post, Trump said Leo is "weak on crime" and "terrible" for foreign policy over his anti-war comments in recent weeks following the start of the war in the Middle East."He talks about 'fear' of the Trump Administration, but doesn’t mention the FEAR that the Catholic Church, and all other Christian Organi...
Trump slams 'very liberal' Pope Leo following American pontiff's comments on Iran war
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, saying the first American pope should "stop catering to the Radical Left."
Starved toddler died of neglect after eating diapers, drywall in filthy room, as parents' room was kept clean
An Indiana couple was arrested after their malnourished toddler died in deplorable living conditions, with investigators alleging the child had eaten pieces of diapers and drywall before his death and that the parents waited roughly 14 hours after last seeing him alive to call 911, according to police and court records.Trevor Reichard-Hayes, 39, and Katherine Carter, 31, are facing murder and neglect charges in connection with the death of 2-year-old Erik Reichard, the Tell City Police Departmen...
Starving toddler ate diapers and drywall before dying in filthy room while parents lived clean, police say
An Indiana couple was arrested after their malnourished toddler died in deplorable living conditions, with investigators alleging the child had eaten pieces of diapers and drywall before his death and that the parents waited roughly 14 hours after last seeing him alive to call 911, according to police and court records.Trevor Reichard-Hayes, 39, and Katherine Carter, 31, are facing murder and neglect charges in connection with the death of 2-year-old Erik Reichard, the Tell City Police Departmen...
Anthropic debuts Claude for Word in beta, which adds AI editing tools and clickable citations, targeting document-heavy workflows, for Team and Enterprise users
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Robot Birds Deployed by Park to Attract Real Birds - Built By High School Students
"Robotic bird decoys are being deployed at Grand Teton National Park," reports Interesting Engineering, "to influence the behavior of real sage grouse and help restore a declining population.". Robotics mentor Gary Duquette describes the machines as "kind of a Frankenbird." (SFGate shows one of the robot birds charging up with a solar panel... "Recorded breeding calls are played at the scene, with clucking and cooing beginning at 5 a.m. each day.") Duquette builds the birds with a team of high...
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Homeland Security to review allegation that Swalwell employed undocumented nanny
The Department of Homeland Security said it would investigate allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired an undocumented nanny. The announcement came hours before Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor.
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Swalwell Quits CA Governor's Race Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Swalwell Quits CA Governor's Race Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Update: Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday as furor over his sex assault allegations reached a fever pitch. "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past," he wrote on X. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s." I am suspending my campaign for Governor. To...
Toronto Raptors clinch playoffs spot for first time in 4 years
Scottie Barnes had a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims
Rep. Eric Swalwell said he is suspending his campaign for California governor, citing personal issues and ongoing allegations in a statement posted on X."I am suspending my campaign for Governor," Swalwell wrote. "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made but that’s my fight, not a campaign’s," he added.The decision comes as pressure mounted over sexual assault al...
Senate Democrat avoids answering whether Swalwell should resign from Congress
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., did not answer on Sunday whether he believes Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., should resign from Congress after recent allegations of sexual misconduct."I do want to ask about allegations against one of your fellow Democrats, Eric Swalwell, allegations of rape and sexual misconduct," CNN's Dana Bash said on "State of the Union." "He denies these allegations as false, says they never happened. You were a leader in your party. Do you think he should resign from Congress or fa...
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Massie For Governor? GOP's Libertarian Firebrand Talks Political Future
Massie For Governor? GOP's Libertarian Firebrand Talks Political Future On Friday the Ron Paul Institute (RPI) has highlighted an important and fresh interview touching on the Republican Rep's political future: Governor Thomas Massie? - RPI's Adam Dick asks. "A run for governor may be in the future for Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), but only if he first wins his May 19 Republican primary contest the next step in his race for reelection to the United States House of Representatives," th...
The National | U.S. to blockade Iran's ports
April 12, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will blockade Iran's shipping ports as peace talks break down. The Liberals look to shore up a majority government in three federal byelections. And Dan Levy talks to The National about Schitt's Creek, Catherine O'Hara and his brand new Netflix show.
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20yo ‘looksmaxxer’ storms out on 60 Minutes Australia interview
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Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid allegations of sexual assault, nude photos
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor but denied accusations of sexual assault and misconduct. He faces calls to step down.
‘Gate of Tears’ at risk: Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz
Iran could retaliate against a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by directing its Houthi allies to disrupt another critical global shipping route, a senior Middle East analyst warned Sunday.The Bab al-Mandeb a narrow chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden carries roughly 12% of global oil shipments and serves as a vital trade corridor between Asia and Europe, making it a strategic target for escalation that could further strain global energy markets."If the U.S. proceeds wi...
Bruce Springsteen's former drummer pushes back on the Boss's political attacks on Trump: 'Gotta have respect'
Bruce Springsteen's former drummer Vini Lopez is speaking out against the Boss for slamming President Donald Trump while on his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour.Since kicking off the tour in Minneapolis on March 31, Springsteen, 76, has repeatedly unleashed blistering attacks on Trump during his shows, blasting the administration as "corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous" and mocking the 79-year-old as a "president who can't handle the truth" among other insults.BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FAC...
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Treasury, IRS Propose Rules For 1 Percent Remittance Tax On Some Money Sent To Foreign Countries
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Britney Spears enters rehab after DUI arrest
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JD Vance returns to Washington after 16 hours of Iran peace talks collapse in Pakistan
WASHINGTON, DC – Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington after peace negotiations with Iranian leaders fell short in Islamabad, Pakistan over the weekend.Vance touched down at Joint Base Andrews at roughly 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon after 34 hours of total roundtrip travel and more than 16 hours of negotiations in just under three days.The trip ended with no peace deal secured, leaving questions as to what comes next between the U.S., Iran and their respective allies in the air. President Do...
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Has the Rust Programming Language's Popularity Reached Its Plateau?
"Rust's rise shows signs of slowing," argues the CEO of TIOBE. Back in 2020 Rust first entered the top 20 of his "TIOBE Index," which ranks programming language popularity using search engine results. Rust "was widely expected to break into the top 10," he remembers today. But it never happened, and "That was nearly six years ago...." Since then, Rust has steadily improved its ranking, even reaching its highest position ever (#13) at the beginning of this year. However, just three months later...
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Mamdani Plans to Open City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge.
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Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse
Trump Eyes Limited Iran Strikes, Hormuz Blockade After Peace Talks Collapse Summary Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran CENTCOM confirms blockade to begin at 1000ET Monday morning and will only impact Iran-related vessels President Trump begins blockading the Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" Door for diplomacy remains open, WSJ reports: Regional countries are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotia...
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
Rory repeats: McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
Rory McIlroy repeats as Masters champion, joins rare company at Augusta National
Rory McIlroy further etched his name into Masters lore.The Northern Irishman became just the fourth golfer in history to win back-to-back green jackets, finishing at 12-under par at historic Augusta National Golf Club.Tiger Woods was the last to accomplish the rare feat, when he was repeat winner in 2001 and 2002.With multiple contenders in the mix, the margin for error was slim Sunday at Augusta National.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDespite a dismal round Saturday, McIlroy ...
California reporter claims Eric Swalwell’s conduct ‘was known,’ raises questions about local support
East Bay political journalist and author Steve Tavares said in a Saturday social media post that allegations surrounding Eric Swalwell's behavior toward women were widely known among local officials shortly after he entered Congress in 2013."Shortly after being elected to Congress in 2013, his behavior towards women was known by all levels of our local government and the Alameda County Democratic Party," Tavares wrote."I tried repeatedly to get the stories out. I can’t force women to speak out, ...
NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pointing to stark racial wealth disparities including a gap of more than $180,000 between White and Black households to justify expanding diversity initiatives, raising taxes and cutting police positions.Mamdani last week released a 375-page "Preliminary Racial Equity Plan" that argues systemic racism is a key driver of those disparities, with White households holding more than $200,000 in median wealth compared to less than $20,000 for Black households.MAMD...
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Why rumours are flying over Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement – Maureen Dowd
NYT analysis: The first lady's briefing came hours after an ex-associate let loose online.
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All High Earners Need To Know About The Mega Backdoor Roth
All High Earners Need To Know About The Mega Backdoor Roth Authored by Javier Simon via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), If done the right way, a mega backdoor Roth can allow investors to save in a workplace retirement plan such as a 401(k) beyond the typical contribution limits. High earners can use a mega backdoor Roth to save beyond normal retirement contribution limits. Vyaseleva Elena/Shutterstock It also can allow investors to save in a Roth account when they otherwise would...
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Lebanon PM says he’s working to stop war and ‘ensure Israeli withdrawal’
But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the fight there is far from over.
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Lebanon PM says he’s working to stop war and ‘ensure Israeli withdrawal’
But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the fight there is far from over.
Manhunt underway after gunmen storm Chick-fil-A leaving 1 dead
A deadly shooting at a New Jersey Chick-fil-A left one person dead and six others injured, as authorities said the violence was targeted and the suspects remain at large.Police responded around 9 p.m. Saturday to the restaurant on Route 22 in Union, where officers located seven victims, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.The restaurant sits along a busy stretch of Route 22, a heavily trafficked commercial corridor in Union County.One victim was pronounced dead, while the six other...
Iran in crisis as US talks collapse, Mojtaba’s ‘mafia’ regime blocks Khamenei burial: analyst
A prolonged delay in the burial of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic, according to a prominent Iranian strategist.Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad’s remarks came as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled and internal tensions raised questions about the regime’s stability.Fortieth-day mourning ceremonies for Khamenei began in Iran on April 9, with authorities withholding information about his burial more than 40 days after hi...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry attend event at Netflix CEO's home after streamer cuts ties with her brand
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry still have a friend in Netflix.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mixed business with pleasure while on a date night for the "Beef" Season 2 Montecito Tastemaker event at the home of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and wife Nicole Avant.Markle, 44, grasped Avant's hand in one image of the group from the star-studded party amid a reported rift with the streaming giant after Netflix decided to part ways with the "As ever" lifestyle brand.The former royals were in good company a...
A look at the escalating global AI arms race, as the US, China, Russia, and others rush to build AI-backed autonomous weapons and defense systems (New York Times)
New York Times: A look at the escalating global AI arms race, as the US, China, Russia, and others rush to build AI-backed autonomous weapons and defense systems China, the U.S., Russia and others h
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Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms
Oil Jumps, Stocks Dump As Peace Talks Fail, Hormuz Blockade Looms Before the 'official' futures markets opened, the risk-off tone (due to the failed peace talks and Trump's threat to blockade Iranian vessels) was very evident in FX and crypto markets. Even given the usual caveats about thin liquidity, AUD/USD is down around 1%, a classic growth-sensitive barometer flashing warning signs, while EUR/USD is weaker by roughly 0.5%. The moves point to a softer tone for risk assets an...
Justin Bieber takes Coachella crowd on a nostalgic YouTube detour
Justin Bieber returned to the platform that first made him a viral sensation on the Coachella stage Saturday night, huddling up to a laptop for a nostalgic YouTube-powered detour during his headlining set.
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21 hours in Pakistan: How US Vice-President JD Vance tried and failed to end a war he opposed
New York Times: It's the second major foreign policy failure in a week for Vance.
Meta AI and KAUST Researchers Propose Neural Computers That Fold Computation, Memory, and I/O Into One Learned Model
Researchers from Meta AI and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have introduced Neural Computers (NCs) a proposed machine form in which a neural network itself acts as th
How Good is Windows on Arm With Snapdragon X?
A new powerful chipset has arrived to take on x86 CPUs and Apple's M5, writes Wccftech. The blog Windows Central writes that "Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors are here" and they run Windows: Microsoft has done a massive amount of work to improve compatibility and has also convinced developers to embrace Windows 11 on Arm. Users of Windows 11 on Arm PCs spend 90% of their time on Arm-based apps that run natively. Additionally, apps that do not run natively can often run through Prism emu...
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California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor
Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.
Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her baby daughter Kit choked and briefly stopped breathing.On Saturday, the 28-year-old "Duck Dynasty" star recounted the frightening experience in a post that she shared on Instagram."This feels hard to talk about in my real life, much less on social media, but I do feel it is worth sharing because I truly believe awareness of it will save lives…," Robertson began."I’m currently walking through the waves of anxiety from the trauma...
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"Create A Crisis": American Association Of University Professors Sponsors Anti-ICE Campaign
"Create A Crisis": American Association Of University Professors Sponsors Anti-ICE Campaign Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Create a crisis.” That call is made in a new campaign sponsored by the American Association of University Professors to force “colleges to drop their contracts with ICE’s key corporate enablers.” Despite years of criticism over the purging of faculty ranks of conservatives and libertarians, university professors continue to double down on far-left ideology th...
Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
The report is particularly surprising since the Department of Defense recently declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor
Two high-profile Democrats on Sunday called for Rep. Eric Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy continues to grow after sexual assault allegations surfaced against the California candidate for governor. Eugene Vindman said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that Swalwell should resign from Congress and drop out of California's gubernatorial race. "The accusations are absolutely heinous, and his admissions betraying his family are deplorable," Vindman said to host Dana Bash. "So Eric Swalwe...
The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it: Lessons from online freelancing
Not long ago, if you needed a speech polished, a document translated or a logo designed, you would probably have hired a freelancer online. Millions of people did exactly that. They went to platforms
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"Door For Diplomacy" Remains Open As Trump Blockade Of Iran-Related Vessels Begins; Iran Says "Doomed To Fail"
"Door For Diplomacy" Remains Open As Trump Blockade Of Iran-Related Vessels Begins; Iran Says "Doomed To Fail" Summary CENTCOM confirms blockade to begin at 1000ET Monday morning and will only impact Iran-related vessels President Trump begins blockading Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" Door for diplomacy remains open, WSJ reports: Regional countries are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table a...
Southwest Is About to Limit Power Banks on Flights
External chargers can spontaneously combust, creating flames that are tough to put out.
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Hungary’s Orban concedes ‘painful’ defeat in polls
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.
A deep dive into the debate about Claude Mythos Preview, the model's capabilities, attempts to refute Anthropic's claims, and what it means for the future of AI
Zvi Mowshowitz / Don't Worry About the Vase: A deep dive into the debate about Claude Mythos Preview, the model's capabilities, attempts to refute Anthropic's claims, and what it means for the future
Elizabeth Hurley shows off her figure in a daring string bikini while promoting her swimwear brand at 60
Elizabeth Hurley wowed in a tiny striped bikini.The 60-year-old actress showcased her figure in a swimsuit from her brand, Elizabeth Hurley Beach.She wore the tiny string bikini while lounging by the beach, opting for a makeup-free look.Hurley shared images to her her Instagram page on Friday, writing: "Yay! My favourite Panama Bikini is BACK IN STOCK and selling fast! Get yours now," adding kissing emojis.HEATHER GRAHAM, 56, REVEALS ‘TORTURE’ PROCEDURES SHE USES TO MAINTAIN YOUTHFUL APPEARANCEL...
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Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car
Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Massachusetts lawmakers are barreling ahead with a bill that would force the state to slash the total miles residents drive, all under the banner of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal, Senate Bill S.2246, doesn’t slap a hard cap on your daily commute… yet – but it orders the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to set binding goa...
Damn, the ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot Could’ve Had Four Movies
The underappreciated 'Power Rangers' reboot could've been a cinematic saga unto itself if it were just a bit better...
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The Chip That Could Survive Venus
Every piece of electronics ever sent to Venus has been destroyed within hours of landing, cooked alive by surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. Now a team of engineers at the University of Southern California has built a memory chip that laughs in the face of that heat, surviving temperatures hotter than molten lava and it started with a happy accident!
5 Tax Day food deals to score, from free treats to BOGO subs and more
With Tax Day approaching, restaurant chains are rolling out deals aimed at helping customers save on meals.As households juggle paperwork, payments and deadlines, these limited-time promotions offer ways to cut costs during a typically busy time of year. From discounted menu items to app-based rewards and delivery perks, the offers provide relatively simple ways for diners to spend less without skipping a meal out.FAST-FOOD SHOCKER: TEXAS CHAIN BEATS MCDONALD'S, BURGER KING ON VALUEHere are five...
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Project Hail Mary' Combine for Best Box Office in 7 Years
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie "is officially the year's highest-grossing film to date with $629 million at the global box office," reports Variety and it will likely earn over $1 billion. Project Hail Mary now becomes the year's second highest-grossing movie, with four-week ticket sales over $510, notes The Hollywood Reporter: The two films have helped propel year-to-date revenue to $2.113 billion the best showing for the first part of the year since before the pandemic in 2019 ($2.619 billion...
Cross Country Checkup: Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government?
Another Conservative MP crosses the floor....before Monday's by-election. Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government? Are you voting for the party or the politician? Plus in our second hour, we take your questions on high-speed rail in Canada.
Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses that will rival Meta Ray-Bans
Apple may be late to the smart glasses market, but it could be covering all its bases with up to four potential styles for its upcoming product. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could launch some or all of the four styles it's currently testing for its smart glasses. Gurman reported Apple is testing out a large rectangular frame that's comparable to Ray-Ban Wayfarers, a slimmer rectangular design like the glasses that Apple CEO Tim Cook wears, a larger oval or circular frame and a sma...
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How 6 People in New York City Are Coping With Higher Costs
Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends.
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Mamdani Plans to Open First City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge.
Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV starts a four-nation visit to Africa Monday, visiting the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church as he embarks on his fourth foreign trip since becoming pontiff in 2025.While the trip does not include the continent’s most populous nation of Nigeria where thousands of the faithful have been killed for their religious beliefs it begins in the Muslim-majority country of Algeria.The Vatican has called the trip "A pilgrim in Africa." The main themes Leo is expected to address ...
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An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco
An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco A smart new approach to fixing road issues is taking shape in San Francisco—and honestly, it’s finally a good idea. Waymo, known for putting driverless cars on city streets, is now teaming up with Waze to help identify potholes. Using data from its self-driving vehicles, Waymo can detect rough road conditions and automatically flag them in the Waze app, according to a new report from NBC. Drivers us...
Patriots' Mike Vrabel won't attend team's pre-draft presser after photos with NFL reporter emerge: report
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will reportedly skip the team’s pre-draft press conference this week as a spotlight on his relationship with NFL reporter Dianna Russini has gotten brighter.The NFL is more than a week away from welcoming in the next crop of college football talent into the league. The Patriots have the No. 31 pick in the first round, which begins on April 23.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMESPN reported that Vrabel isn’t expected to talk to reporters...
Patriots' Mike Vrabel was never expected at team's pre-draft press conference
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was never scheduled to be at the team’s pre-draft press conference on Monday, a team spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital on Sunday.Vrabel’s absence coincided with the scrutiny he’s received after he appeared in photos published in Page Six last week showing him and NFL reporter Dianna Russini being questionably close together.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHowever, the Patriots issued a notice to reporters in March that Vrabel...
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One Dead and 6 Injured in Shooting at Suburban Chick-fil-A
There have been no arrests in the Saturday night shooting in New Jersey. The authorities said it was not a random attack.
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The Craters that Made Us
What if the same collisions we think of as forces of destruction were actually the spark that created life on Earth? New research published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is making a compelling case that meteor impacts didn't just reshape our planet's surface, instead that they may have built the very cradles where life first emerged.
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Ka-ching! $2.24-million Powerball ticket sold at Calabasas gas station
As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.
How Iran is using executions to crush dissent
Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rejoins Fever after emerging as fan favorite
Sophie Cunningham emerged as one of the leaders on the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season as she fiercely defended Caitlin Clark and the rest of her teammates at various points of the year.Cunningham was posed with the question of whether she will return to Indiana for at least the 2026 season as she was set to be a free agent. However, on Sunday, she made the decision to return to the Fever.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIndiana and Cunningham agreed to a one-year contract,...
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Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide
Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide Authored by Tim O'Brien via PJ Media, One of the most common talking points from the left is that if you don’t rush confused kids into the gender reassignment pipeline, they will kill themselves. The left tells us that “transgenderism” is not a mental health problem, while at the same time telling us that people, especially minors, will kill themselves at greater rates if steps aren’t quickly taken to...
The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the social media platform to reveal who they are with a grand jury subpoena, according to a report from The Intercept. The nonprofit news outlet was able to obtain the subpoena that ordered Reddit to provide info on one of its users who's been accused of criticizing ICE by April 14. According to the report, ICE has been trying to identify this Redditor for a month without success. More specifi...
Ex-Obama advisor says Iran could target Gulf oil facilities as Trump blockade squeezes regime
A former Obama advisor outlined a "worst-case scenario" in the Middle East, warning Iran could escalate with attacks on key energy facilities in the Gulf as President Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens pressure on the regime."The worst-case scenario... is they decide, 'Ok, if we can't export our oil now and can't generate revenue, we will attack the most sensitive targets among the Gulf states. We'll go after their oil facilities as a way of putting pressure back on the United Sta...
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The Moon Just Got a New Scar
A crater the size of two football pitches has appeared on the Moon and for the first time, scientists have been able to watch exactly what happened. Captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter before and after the impact, this remarkable discovery is giving planetary scientists an unprecedented close up of one of the Solar System's most fundamental processes. Here's what they found.
