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$2.5 Million Rift Pits Cannabis Pioneer Against Group That Backed Her
A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.
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Tim Tam note saying ‘help yourself’ sparks outrage, accusation of theft
The employee was so shocked, they took a picture of the note and shared it online.
US Cybersecurity Adds Exploited VMware Aria Operations To KEV Catalog
joshuark writes: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a VMware Aria Operations vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-22719 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, flagging the flaw as exploited in attacks. VMware Aria Operations is an enterprise monitoring platform that helps organizations track the performance and health of servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure. The flaw has now been added to the CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalo...
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501 Afghans Sue Germany Over Revoked Resettlement Promises, Demand Entry Into Europe
501 Afghans Sue Germany Over Revoked Resettlement Promises, Demand Entry Into Europe Authored by Thomas Brooke via REMIX, A total of 501 Afghan nationals are currently suing the German government after previously granted commitments to admit them into the country were withdrawn. The cases are directed against Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), which revoked earlier pledges by the previous federal government to allow the individuals to resettle in Germany...
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Companies Report Raging Inflation, Except in Wages and Rents
Double-digit increases in employee health insurance costs hold down wage increases.
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In "Historic Day For Nuclear Industry", Novel Technology Reactor Gets First Federal Permit In A Decade To Start Building
In "Historic Day For Nuclear Industry", Novel Technology Reactor Gets First Federal Permit In A Decade To Start Building In a move that's got America's energy bureaucrats finally moving at something approaching market speed, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has handed TerraPower - the Bill Gates-backed outfit pushing the Natrium advanced reactor - the first commercial nuclear construction permit issued in nearly a decade. After years of regulatory theater and the usual alphabet-s...
Dario Amodei Is Reportedly Taking One More Stab at Making Nice with the Pentagon
The most bizarre story in the history of tech policy refuses to end.
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Military leaders in US and Israel detail their exceptionally close collaboration in war against Iran
NY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers returns Toronto film critics award, says support for Palestine cut from speech
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers says she is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association Award after a portion of her acceptance speech expressing support for Palestine was cut out.
Millions lose power across Cuba as Trump sanctions continue to fuel ongoing energy crisis
A large-scale blackout struck western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions without power in the latest outage to hit the island as it grapples with dwindling oil supplies due to sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump.The U.S. Embassy in Cuba said that at approximately 12:41 p.m., there was a "disconnection of the national electrical grid resulting in a complete power outage" stretching from Camagüey to Pinar del Río, including the greater Havana metropolitan area."Cuba’s national electrical ...
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Why The GOP Could Defy Precedent And Win The Midterms
Why The GOP Could Defy Precedent And Win The Midterms Historically, the party in power almost always loses seats in midterm elections. There are only two exceptions to this rule. In 1934, under Franklin D. Roosevelt, and then in 2002, under George W. Bush. Are there signs that 2026 could be another precedent-shattering year? A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll survey conducted late last month suggests it could be. The poll has the generic congressional ballot tied at 50-50. Not only ...
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Legislators eye new prevention efforts in fire-scarred California: 'A tipping point'
Two months after the anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, several legislators at the state Capitol unveiled a package of legislation aimed at preventing wildfires and lessening their harms.
#TheMoment a (likely) meteor caused a sonic boom over Vancouver
Michael Unger, the programming director at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, tells The National about the moment a suspected meteor created a sonic boom and lit up Vancouver’s night sky.
In Nepal, a former rapper wants to be the next prime minister and young voters are excited
As Nepalis head to the polls on Thursday in the first election since a Gen Z revolution last September toppled the previous government, one-time musician turned Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has galvanized the electorate, with many young voters hoping he will defeat politicians belonging to the South Asian country's old guard.
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Under Beijing's Wing: Iran's Arsenal
Under Beijing's Wing: Iran's Arsenal Authored by Zineb Riboua via Beyond the Ideological, In 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was sold to the American public and to the world as the definitive answer to Iran’s nuclear threat. The agreement placed extensive restrictions on uranium enrichment, centrifuge capacity, and stockpile levels, but said almost nothing about the one thing that would actually deliver a nuclear warhead to its target: ballistic missiles. Nothi...
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California soldier among those killed in Iran drone attack in war, Pentagon says
A Sacramento man is believed to have been among the six Army Reserve soldiers killed Sunday in a drone strike in Kuwait in the war on Iran, authorities said.
Keith Olbermann under fire for calling Lou Holtz a 'scumbag' after legendary coach's death
Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann once again incited backlash on social media Wednesday after he called late legendary college football coach Lou Holtz a "legendary scumbag" in an X post on the day Holtz was announced dead. "Legendary scumbag, yes," Olbermann wrote in response to a clip of Holtz criticizing former President Joe Biden in 2020 for supporting abortion rights. Olbermann received scathing criticism in response to his post on X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM ...
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Swedish central bank says adults should hold week’s worth of cash at home for essentials in case of crisis
Central bank says it's to buy food, medicine and other essentials.
A Nuclear Reactor Backed By Bill Gates Gets Federal Approval To Start Building
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A novel type of nuclear power plant in Wyoming backed by Bill Gates received a key federal permit on Wednesday, making it the first new U.S. commercial reactor in nearly a decade to receive clearance to begin construction. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal body that oversees reactor safety, unanimously voted (PDF) to grant a construction permit to TerraPower, a start-up founded by Mr. Gates. TerraPower is one of several co...
Rangers unveil statue at home ballpark, reigniting historical context debate
Fans attending the Texas Rangers’ home opening series against the Cincinnati Reds in early April will get their first look at the newly installed, permanent fixture in left field.Billed as a tribute to the MLB franchise’s namesake, the Rangers unveiled the "One Riot, One Ranger" statue along the left-field concourse at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, Monday.In 2020, the statue was removed from Dallas Love Field amid heightened racial tensions and the group’s complicated history tied to rac...
LLMs can unmask pseudonymous users at scale with surprising accuracy
So ai can uncover your anonymous identity on social media now so creating burner accounts may be pointless. submitted by /u/_Dark_Wing [link] [comments]
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China-Linked Bulk Carrier Exits Strait Of Hormuz Without Incident
China-Linked Bulk Carrier Exits Strait Of Hormuz Without Incident Maritime tracking data shows a China-linked bulk carrier exiting the Strait of Hormuz without incident, a notable development that comes just hours after a report stated Tehran would permit Chinese vessels to transit the critical maritime chokepoint, despite much of the narrow waterway being paralyzed. Bloomberg data shows the bulk carrier Iron Maiden has successfully transited the narrowest part of the waterway with...
Second suspect arrested after NYC snowball fight sends 2 police officers to hospital
A second person was arrested Wednesday in connection with last week’s chaotic snowball fight in Washington Square Park, during which multiple police officers were struck and injured by flying snowballs, police reportedly said.Eric Wilson Jr., 18, was charged with misdemeanor obstructing government administration and harassment, the New York Police Department (NYPD) said, Fox 5 New York reported. Wilson turned himself in Wednesday morning, according to the New York Post."This second arrest sends ...
Man charged in Toronto police corruption probe ordered not to contact Ryan Wedding’s co-accused
Brian Da Costa, an alleged drug trafficker accused of bribing Toronto police officers in Project South, has been ordered not to contact a co-accused of alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding as part of his bail conditions.
As B.C. moves to permanent daylight time, what could that look like if Alberta follows suit?
As Alberta considers following B.C.'s lead in ending biannual clock changes, a sleep expert is advising the province to reject permanent daylight time in favour of a standard time model that better aligns with the solar cycle.
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The Iran War Exposes The Farce Of American "Representative Democracy"
The Iran War Exposes The Farce Of American "Representative Democracy" Authored by Ryan McMaken via MisesInstitute, The Trump administration has unilaterally—without any Congressional debate or vote, of course—forced Americans into yet another war. This time, the war is a large-scale military campaign against Iran. Was there any groundswell of public support for this war? Did the Congress vote to spend more American tax dollars on another war? Apparently not. According to a March 1...
British-Iranian actress asks 'where are the college campuses' protesting the Iranian regime
British-Iranian actress Nazanin Boniadi called out progressive activists for their lack of outrage over the regime's human rights violations before President Donald Trump conducted military strikes against the nation.The "Rings of Power" actress appeared on CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper" Wednesday to discuss the ongoing war against Iran and concerns over the vacuum of leadership in the nation after the U.S. eliminated its leaders.She agreed with concerns that an ISIS-level threat could take o...
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Los Gatos 'party mom' who gave teens booze, pushed them to have sex faces lengthy jail sentence
Shannon Marie O'Connor, 51, the Los Gatos "party mom," was found guilty Wednesday on 48 of 63 charges related to alcohol-fueled parties she hosted for teens.
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Long-suffering Texas Democrats wonder: Is James Talarico the one to win a Senate seat?
NY Times: The 36-year-old aims to be his party's first Texas Senate victor in his lifetime
Top Trump ally Steve Daines exits Montana Senate race, plans to retire
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., will not seek re-election, opting to leave the Senate just minutes before Wednesday’s filing deadline in the Treasure State, three sources confirmed to Fox News Digital.Montana’s senior senator is serving his second term and was widely expected to secure a third in Big Sky Country, where President Donald Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2024. He previously served two terms in the House before making the leap to the upper chamber. Daines played a key role during that e...
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Israel Officials Get Blunt On Iran Aims: 'If We Can Have A Civil War, Great'
Israel Officials Get Blunt On Iran Aims: 'If We Can Have A Civil War, Great' US mainstream media is issuing one headline after another that read like they are ripped straight off the plot of Homeland or some other subpar CIA counter-terrorism series. For example, Wednesday: Israel Is Blowing Up Iran’s Police State to Clear the Way for a Revolt. In a bit of incredibly naive and wishful thinking and fantasy, WSJ writes: "Israel’s military is targeting the Iranian police state that br...
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Man Accused of Plotting to Kill Trump Blames Iran for Scheme
Asif Merchant testified in his own defense, saying he participated in the plot to protect his family in Iran. Prosecutors reject his account of his motives.
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UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
'A small craft leave the vicinity' a maritime security agency said.
GOP lawmakers mourn legendary football coach Lou Holtz
Prominent Republican congressional lawmakers and other high-ranking officials across the country shared their condolences after the death of legendary college football coach Lou Holtz Wednesday. The GOP figures to speak out included senators Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.; Todd Young, R-Ind.; Tom Cotton, R-Ark.; and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; representatives Greg Murphy, R-N.C.; David Rouzer, R-N.C.; Erin Houchin, R-Ind.; and Steve Womack, R-Ark.; and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis; Indiana Gov. Mike Braun; U...
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Despite public defiance, Iran made offer to talk terms for ceasefire through spy channels, officials say
New York Times: Iran made offer to discuss terms for ceasefire through spy channels.
GOP senators tangle with Noem during heated hearing on her handling of deportation surge
Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem faced heat from Republican senators during a hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, including criticism about her leadership during the Trump administration's deportation surge, with one GOP senator comparing past animal killings to decisions she has made as DHS secretary.Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., both got into testy exchanges with Noem Tuesday during a Department of Homeland Security (DHS...
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Watch a trailered sailboat execute a four-lane change and jump the median
Were I the driver with this dashcam, my heart might have exploded. This is some amazing freeway chaos. The driver says they had seconds to respond, but it doesn't look like they had to. The boat was over the median, and the dashcam vehicle didn't seem to change speed. Read the rest The post Watch a trailered sailboat execute a four-lane change and jump the median appeared first on Boing Boing.
Ecuador draws Cuba's ire after declaring its ambassador and his staff 'persona non grata'
Ecuador declared Cuba's ambassador, Basilio Antonio Gutiérrez, and his diplomatic staff "persona non grata" on Wednesday and gave them 48 hours to leave the South American country.
Held at gunpoint at 9, Iranian refugee turned pastor now prays for Iran’s hour of freedom
An Iranian refugee held at gunpoint at school before fleeing Iran during the 1979 revolution is calling for hope, democracy and prayers for his homeland as the U.S. joins Israel in targeting Iran’s ruling clerical regime.David Nasser, now an American pastor, spoke to Fox News Digital six days after Operation Epic Fury was launched in Iran, which reignited haunting memories for him and of the time when he was 9 years old."As a child, my family and I were forced to escape Iran and run for our live...
Aaron Rodgers gives cheeky response when asked about reasons to work out
Four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers is still working out, but it likely isn’t for the reason you’re thinking.Rodgers returned to "The Pat McAfee Show" to talk with the ex-NFL punter and his crew, and many football fans were hoping to hear Rodgers' decision about playing in 2026.Before Rodgers told those tuned in to turn off the broadcast because he wasn’t going to reveal his decision yet, McAfee asked how he works out and stays in shape at the age of 42.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON...
Unearthed video shows Dem candidate supporting 'reallocation' of police funding to social service programs
A Democrat running for Congress in one of the most competitive seats in the country once said she would combat systematic racism by redirecting law enforcement funding when asked if she would "defund the police" in 2020."I support the reallocation of funding to programs that would allow people to live their best lives," JoAnna Mendoza, a Marine veteran, told the Arizona Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Capitol Times at a town hall event."Such as social service programs. Such as housing, pu...
Jensen Huang says Nvidia is pulling back from OpenAI and Anthropic, but his explanation raises more questions than it answers
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday that his company's investments in OpenAI and Anthropic will likely be its last but his explanation may not tell the whole story.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calls on Trump admin to 'take care' of Iran for good
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice described the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury as an attempt to "neuter" Iran’s military power inside and beyond its borders, including its apparent ties to Hezbollah.Joining "Special Report" Wednesday, Rice praised U.S.-Israeli joint strikes against Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while emphasizing the operation does not mark the beginning of a new war."Iran has been at war with us for at least 47 years," she expl...
Father Sues Google, Claiming Gemini Chatbot Drove Son Into Fatal Delusion
A father is suing Google and Alphabet for wrongful death, alleging Gemini reinforced his son Jonathan Gavalas' escalating delusions until he died by suicide in October 2025. "Jonathan Gavalas, 36, started using Google's Gemini AI chatbot in August 2025 for shopping help, writing support, and trip planning," reports TechCrunch. "On October 2, he died by suicide. At the time of his death, he was convinced that Gemini was his fully sentient AI wife, and that he would need to leave his physical body...
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Across the Mideast, stranded travellers are being forced to improvise byzantine routes out of war zone
These odysseys involve make-shift arrangements, cash and long drives through the desert.
Canada hoping to charter flights for Canadians to leave U.A.E. in next 72 hours: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the government is looking at getting Canadians out of the Middle East, including asking the United Arab Emirates to use its airspace for chartered evacuation flights.
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Who Will Be The 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee?
Who Will Be The 2028 Democratic Presidential Nominee? California Governor Gavin Newsom has released a new memoir, "Young Man in a Hurry", in which the Democrat lays out stories from his personal and political life. From his sometimes turbulent upbringing to his 2004 act in favor of gay marriage, when he allowed over 4,000 same-sex couples to get married at San Francisco City Hall during his time as mayor long before such unions were legalized, the book details some of Newsom's succ...
DHS defends McLaughlin against allegations husband's company profited millions from ad contracts: 'Baseless'
EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained financial statements shed light on claims that former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s husband’s company made millions from a DHS advertising campaign.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., specifically called out the agency for contracting a public relations firm headed by McLaughlin’s husband, Benjamin Yoho."I have personally rev...
DHS defends McLaughlin after allegations husband's company profited millions from ad contracts: 'Baseless'
EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained financial statements shed light on claims that former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s husband’s company profited millions as a result of a DHS advertising campaign.DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense questioning during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, and Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., specifically called out the agency for contracting a public relations firm headed by McLaughlin’s husband, Benjamin Yoho."I have ...
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Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study says
Experts stress the research is observational and urge clinical trials.
Referee knocked to the floor, injured in South Alabama-Coastal Carolina women’s basketball brawl
Tensions boiled over in a second-round Sun Belt Conference women’s basketball tournament game between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina.A fight erupted with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter, and a referee was inadvertently knocked to the floor. The official remained on the court in visible discomfort for several moments as medical personnel provided aid.The game’s other referee assessed a double technical foul, leading to eight ejections, most of them from South Alabama's roste...
Megan Fox wows in racy outfit for Instagram return; Machine Gun Kelly reacts with cheeky comment
Megan Fox marked her return to Instagram with some sexy new pictures.On Wednesday, Fox shared five images of herself in a black T-shirt and a matching thong. The "Transformers" icon paired her look with knee-high socks and platform heels. Her shoes had marijuana leaves on the sides."everything is more beautiful because we are doomed," Fox, 39, captioned her post. Prior to this post, Fox wiped her Instagram clean of any other posts she's made over the years.The same day she uploaded the pictures,...
OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI's CEO agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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Colorado school sends unvaccinated students home as RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine crusade pays off
Two measles cases at a Colorado high school have forced dozens of unvaccinated students to stay home for 21 days, the latest example of a disease once nearly eliminated in the U.S. returning as vaccination rates slip. To stop the spread of measles, dozens of unvaccinated students at one Colorado high school are being told to not attend school and stay in quarantine for at least 21 days. Read the rest The post Colorado school sends unvaccinated students home as RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine crusade...
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Will Trump Seize Or Destroy Iran's Oil Export Island?
Will Trump Seize Or Destroy Iran's Oil Export Island? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said earlier that the U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" Operation Epic Fury, with U.S. and Israeli forces conducting at least 1,000 strikes over five days against high-value IRGC assets and leadership. As those strikes have significantly degraded the IRGC's capabilities on land, at sea, and in the air, the next big question is whether Iran's energy infrastructure will become the conflict's n...
Jimmy Kimmel jokes Trump should let him host White House Correspondents’ Dinner: 'Think of the ratings'
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel joked that he should host the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner after learning that President Donald Trump will attend.During his opening monologue Tuesday night, Kimmel reported on Trump accepting an invitation to attend the dinner for the first time in his presidency after opting out of the event entirely during his first term. This will also be the first time Trump has attended the dinner since 2011, when he appeared as a celebrity.Kimmel pointed out tha...
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Ex-water polo player alleges racist slurs, sexual assault and a cover-up at elite L.A. school
A former Harvard-Westlake water polo player alleges that for years he was sexually assaulted and faced racial harassment even after reporting it to his coach and school administration.
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Harvard-Westlake water polo player was sexually assaulted, called N-word by teammates, suit alleges
A former Harvard-Westlake water polo player alleges that for years he was sexually assaulted and faced racial harassment even after reporting it to his coach and school administration.
AMD engineer leverages AI to help make a pure-Python AMD GPU user-space driver
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DHS investigating Border Patrol's "Gruppenführer" Greg Bovino for antisemitic cracks
The Nazi costume-inspired clown who led the Trump administration's over-aggressive Minnesota immigration crackdown is now under investigation after allegedly mocking a federal prosecutor's Jewish faith and sneering about Shabbat during a phone call with state officials. Bovino, who became the public face of the heavily scrutinized immigration crackdown in Minnesota that left two US citizens dead at the hands of federal agents, allegedly mocked federal prosecutor Daniel Rosen during a January ph...
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Illinois and UChicago Physicists Develop a New Method for Measuring Cosmic Expansion
A team of astrophysicists, cosmologists, and physicists has developed a novel way to compute the Hubble constant using gravitational waves. As our capability to observe gravitational waves improves in the future, this new method could be used to make even more accurate measurements of the Hubble constant, bringing scientists closer to resolving the Hubble tension.
This Startup Wants to Tuck Data Centers Beneath Offshore Wind Turbines
Aikido Technologies has come up with a new way to bring renewable energy to the AI industry.
Newsom suggests Israel is an 'apartheid state,' Netanyahu influenced Trump's actions in Iran
While speaking at an event for his "Young Man in a Hurry" book tour Tuesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested Israel is an "apartheid state" and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu influenced President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran.Newsom told the event's moderators "Pod Save America" co-hosts Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor it was appropriate to classify Israel as an apartheid state."A lot of Democrats have looked at the Netanyahu regime and felt like, ‘You know what? We don’t li...
FBI spox unleashes on media's ‘transparent spin job’ that recent firings were 'devastating' to Iran work
An FBI spokesman tore into the media on Wednesday for claiming a string of recent firings at the bureau were detrimental to its work on Iran, alleging the reports were poorly sourced and "total BS."Ben Williamson, FBI assistant director of public affairs, excoriated CBS News and MS Now on social media after their reporting raised alarm about FBI Director Kash Patel's recent decision to fire about a dozen employees for allegedly violating their ethics and the bureau's mission. The spokesman accus...
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CIA working with Kurdish militias to put boots on ground as the regime girds itself in response
US wants Kurdish militias to put boots on ground as the regime girds itself in response.
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Degraded Schools
Degraded Schools Authored by Larry Sand via American Greatness, Many students are chronically absent or have dropped out of school. Nat Malkus, a senior fellow in education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, oversees the Return to Learn Tracker, which monitors chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools. His latest report, released in early February, includes data from 39 states and Washington, D.C. He states that after reaching a high of 29 percent in the 2021–22 schoo...
Liam Neeson's son undergoes heart surgery at 29
Liam Neeson's son is sharing a health update with his followers.In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, March 3, Daniel Neeson revealed he was born with Bicuspid Aortic Valve, "a condition where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three." He explained that the condition affects around "2% of the human population," adding, "It can stay dormant for years before it begins causing valve failure or enlargement of the aorta.""For me, I had biannual cardiology checkups for most of m...
Quebec’s language watchdog to send undercover inspectors into businesses
For the first time in three years, the Office québécois de la langue française will send its inspectors to 7,800 restaurants, stores, and bars in and around Montreal as well as elsewhere in Quebec to assess the availability of service offered in French.
Passengers refusing to wear headphones on flights could be kicked off aircraft: 'It's about time'
United Airlines has updated its passenger policy to address a common in-flight complaint about travelers who play audio or video without headphones.The airline revised its contract of carriage Feb. 27 to clarify that passengers are now required to use headphones when listening to content onboard, United confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital."We’ve always encouraged customers to use headphones when listening to audio content, and our Wi-Fi rules already remind customers to use headphones,"...
Pam Bondi faces bipartisan subpoena over frustration with DOJ's release of Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted along bipartisan lines to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi Wednesday in a motion spearheaded by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., amid continued frustrations with the Department of Justice's efforts to release the Epstein files.Mace said she introduced the motion to hear from Bondi on "the department’s handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and his associates and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act."The vote succeeded 24-19, with five Repu...
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California, Arizona and Nevada urge Trump administration to rethink Colorado River plans
California and other downstream states are criticizing the Trump administration's options for dealing with the Colorado River crisis.
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California, Arizona and Nevada press Trump administration to rethink Colorado River water cuts
California and other downstream states are criticizing the Trump administration's options for dealing with the Colorado River crisis.
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Pam Bondi Subpoenaed In Epstein Investigation By House Oversight Panel
Pam Bondi Subpoenaed In Epstein Investigation By House Oversight Panel House investigators are hauling in Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer for what lawmakers say is a troubling disappearance of documents tied to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee voted 24-19 on Wednesday to subpoena Bondi for a deposition, escalating a fight with the Department of Justice over its handling of records from the sprawling Epstein investigation. Lawmakers say the ...
'We have only just begun,' Hegseth says of Iran as Senate blocks effort to limit war powers
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran widened sharply on Wednesday, with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declaring that the United States was winning and that its military could fight as long as needed.
Commercial building explodes in New Jersey, multiple people injured and remain in critical condition
Fire officials are investigating after a commercial building exploded Wednesday in Logan Township, New Jersey, injuring multiple people.Four Savita Naturals employees inside the building were injured, and remain in critical condition, according to officials.Witnesses told affiliate FOX 29 they felt the blast from hundreds of feet away.One witness told the outlet he called 911 after seeing someone on fire emerge from the building.EXPLOSION AT METAL FABRICATING PLANT LEAVES AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE INJUR...
Patriots to cut Stefon Diggs despite productive 1,000-yard season and Super Bowl run
It appears Stefon Diggs is going to have to find his fourth NFL team in the same number of years. The New England Patriots are expected to release the veteran wide receiver after the new league year begins on March 11, ending his time with the team right after playing a role in helping them reach Super Bowl LX. Diggs, 32, inked a three-year deal with the Patriots, worth $63.5 million, in free agency this past offseason. But he seemingly confirmed the reports with an Instagram Stories post on Wed...
These $500 Windows Laptops Show the MacBook Neo’s Competition
They aren’t as high-end as the MacBook Neo, but these Windows laptops show that Apple has some strong competition.
The New United Airlines Policy That Could Get You Kicked Off a Flight
The airline cited the expansion of Starlink as the reason for the new rule.
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Congress has voted on seven other war powers resolutions since June, all of which failed.
Congress has voted on seven other war powers resolutions since June, all of which failed.
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Sen. Blumenthal 'Fearful' Trump Will Put Troops In Iran As Congressional Votes Loom
Sen. Blumenthal 'Fearful' Trump Will Put Troops In Iran As Congressional Votes Loom Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said on Tuesday that he was "fearful" that the Trump administration would put "boots on the ground" in Iran as the war the US and Israel launched on Saturday continues to escalate. "I just want to say that I am more fearful than ever after this briefing that we may be putting boots on the ground and that troops from the United ...
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Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking US Attacks on Iran
Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking US Attacks on Iran Update (1925ET): The Senate rejected the measure that would block Trump's ability to wage war against Iran without congressional approval. The procedural vote over the war powers resolution, which was introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), was 47 to 53. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a bill cosponsor, was the lone Republican to support the measure. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) broke with his party in voting against the resolution...
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defends USA men's team for 'unfair' portrayal of women's squad
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defended the United States men's hockey team for their reactions to President Donald Trump talking about the women's team following their gold medal victory at the Milan Cortina Games. While on the phone with the men's team after they defeated Canada to win gold, Trump said he would "have" to invite the women’s team, which also defeated Canada to win Olympic gold, to last week's State of the Union address. He added that he "probably would be impeached" if he did not...
Big tech companies agree to not ruin your electric bill with AI data centers
Today the White House announced that several major players in tech and AI have agreed to steps that will keep electricity costs from rising due to data centers. Under this Ratepayer Protection Pledge, companies are agreeing to practices that are intended to protect residents from seeing higher electricity costs as more and more businesses create power-hungry data centers. Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle and xAI have all apparently signed on. A few of the participants Amazon, Goog...
Walz mocked online after GOP lawmaker floats theory in heated hearing about why Kamala Harris chose him as VP
GOP Rep. Pat Fallon blasted Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a heated fraud hearing on Wednesday in an exchange that was quickly amplified by conservatives on social media. "It's been widely reported that in 2008, when Barack Obama was choosing his vice presidential candidate, he had three criteria. He wanted to make sure he picked someone that wasn't as smart as him and had less talent and charisma and couldn't possibly outshine him, so he picked Joe Biden," Fallon said in the House Oversight Committ...
Fox News Poll: Voters give poor marks to economy, Congress and Trump
With prices still a concern and economic confidence subdued, voter anger toward Washington has reached new highs. Majorities say the economy is struggling, inflation is not under control, and the federal government is falling short.A new Fox News survey finds a record 70% disapprove of the job congressional Democrats are doing, up 6 percentage points since December (29% approve). Views of congressional Republicans have mostly held steady, with 36% approving and 64% disapproving.FOX NEWS POLL: BE...
Foreign affairs minister gives update on response to war in Middle East
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and government officials hold a news conference about Canada's response to the war in the Middle East.
Google Ends Its 30% App Store Fee, Welcomes Third-Party App Stores
Google is eliminating its traditional 30% Play Store fee and introducing lower commissions, while at the same time allowing alternative billing systems and making it easier for third-party app stores to operate on Android. The changes stem largely from Google's settlement with Epic Games. Engadget reports: The biggest change is to how Google will collect fees from developers publishing apps on Android. Rather than take its standard 30 percent cut of in-app purchases through the Play Store, Googl...
Michelle Pfeiffer, 67, has social media buzzing about how she's 'still incredibly beautiful'
Michelle Pfeiffer is proving that she's a timeless beauty in back-to-back appearances.On Tuesday night, Pfeiffer, 67, attended the Yves Saint Laurent Womenswear show during Paris Fashion Week. The actress was in head-to-toe YSL and wore a black blazer with matching slacks. She rolled her sleeves up to about her elbows and wore green heels with a dramatic pointed toe.Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.The "Scarface" icon shared photos to Instagram, and ...
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The Economist
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European pensions are a $30trn missed opportunity
If only more countries went Dutch
Grammarly Is Offering ‘Expert’ AI Reviews From Your Favorite Authors—Dead or Alive
The tool, offered by the recently-rebranded company Superhuman, gives feedback based on the work of famous dead and living writers—without their permission.
Dem known for Trump impeachment disrupts GOP hearing on illegal immigrant truck licenses
A Democratic lawmaker who previously drafted impeachment articles against President Donald Trump disrupted a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing Wednesday, accusing Republicans of using concerns about illegal immigrants holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to distract from what he called Trump’s broader failures."This past weekend a convicted felon with bone spurs illegally attacked Iran, launching a protracted war of regime change," Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., said during his o...
House Oversight Committee calls Bill Gates, Leon Black to testify over Jeffrey Epstein ties
A House Oversight Committee has called seven more individuals to testify in Washington, D.C., about their ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; Leon Black, co-founder of investment firm Apollo Global Management; and Kathryn Ruemmler, former White House counsel to former President Barack Obama.James Comer, R-Ky., the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, fired off a new round o...
Elisabeth Hasselbeck challenges 'The View' on border security, sparks heated immigration debate
Elisabeth Hasselbeck challenged "The View" on Wednesday including the live studio audience on the importance of border security, sparking a debate with the liberal co-hosts.Following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Hasselbeck read off some statistics about the border that she praised though acknowledging some mistakes before posing a question to the audience."We need a strong border, especially now with our current global situation,"...
ChatGPT Health Underestimates Medical Emergencies, Study Finds
It is also inconsistent with suicide-risk alerts, the researchers said.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls OpenAI's messaging around military deal 'straight up lies,' report says
Anthropic gave up its contract with the Pentagon over AI safety disagreements -- then, OpenAI swooped in.
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Boing Boing
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Frazetta painted the clothes off Vampirella, sold the result for $3.1M
In 1991, Frank Frazetta took a brush to one of the most famous paintings in horror-comics history and painted the clothes off the central figure. He'd done the original Vampirella #1 cover for Warren Publishing in 1969, knocking it out in a few hours, and it became the debut image of a character who'd endure for decades. Read the rest The post Frazetta painted the clothes off Vampirella, sold the result for $3.1M appeared first on Boing Boing.
The $100 Billion OpenAI-Nvidia Deal Is Not Happening
The deal that once sparked circular dealmaking fears is no more, according to Jensen Huang.
Mark Zuckerberg downplays Meta's own research in New Mexico child safety trial
Jurors in a New Mexico child safety trial heard testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today. During pre-recorded testimony, Zuckerberg was repeatedly asked about the company's understanding of social media addiction and other issues that had been studied by its researchers. During the deposition, which was recorded last March, Zuckerberg was asked about numerous findings from researchers at Meta who studied how the company's apps affect users and teens. The CEO downplayed the significance of m...
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L.A. Times
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Top tech companies sign Trump's pledge to provide their own power for AI data centers
The pledge signed by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI does not include requirements for how companies will source the energy.
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New York Times
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Insulting the Mayor Is Nothing New. But This Was Shocking.
A well-known conservative radio host in New York called Mayor Zohran Mamdani a cockroach, resurfacing anti-Muslim sentiments that the mayor said were all too common.
