Art book features the best 100 games on the Amstrad CPC

In the Shadow of the CPC is a book about the Amstrad CPC, an 8-bit personal computer released in 1984 and popular in the U.K., France, Spain and Germany, selling about 3 million units through the decade. Though not so well-known as the Commodore 64 and Sinclair ZX Spectrum, it has a dedicated following, and a massive software library. Read the rest The post Art book features the best 100 games on the Amstrad CPC appeared first on Boing Boing.

Russian swimmers to be allowed to compete with flag and anthem after restrictions dropped

The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.

Meta is reportedly building an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg

Picture this: You're a senior Meta employee looking for feedback from the CEO. But, instead of hearing from the real Mark Zuckerberg, you get a response from a Zuckerberg AI character. As absurd as that sounds, it could eventually be a reality.  Meta is reportedly working on such an AI character, training it on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone and publicly available statements, according to the Financial Times. The character is also learning about the CEO's thoughts on recent company strategy, with...

The ‘Highlander’ Reboot Promises Plenty of Decapitations

Plus, Nicholas Hoult preps for 'Man of Tomorrow'.

Gunfire Strikes Sam Altman's San Francisco Home Days After Molotov Cocktail Attack

Gunfire Strikes Sam Altman's San Francisco Home Days After Molotov Cocktail Attack Just two days after a Molotov cocktail was hurled at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Russian Hill residence in San Francisco, another violent episode unfolded at the same address. Early Sunday morning, April 12, 2026, San Francisco police responded to reports of possible shots fired near Altman's home. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home, as seen from Chestnut Street, was the target of an incendiary device Friday mo...

Issa Rae says DEI has become a 'bad word' in Hollywood as executives of color 'tiptoe' to keep jobs

Actress Issa Rae said Thursday that she believes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has become a toxic topic for the entertainment industry."I’m seeing it," the "Insecure" actress said while participating in TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit. "Just blatantly. People are scared and just not necessarily investing the same way that they would have before. Even executives who, you know, are of color are also like tiptoeing like, 'Well, I can't co-sign you because I'm going to lose my job.' An...

Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That's up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined.

Two arrested in possible shooting near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

Two arrests have been made after a possible gunshot was fired near the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Sunday, just two days after a man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at his residence.Amanda Tom, 25, and Muhamad Tarik Hussein, 23, were arrested and charged with negligent discharge in connection with "possible shots" being fired in the Russian Hill neighborhood, the San Francisco Police Department said. Police did not name Altman or identify the residence as belonging to Al...

Trump congratulates Rory McIlroy on back-to-back Masters wins: 'Becoming more and more a legend'

President Donald Trump praised Rory McIlroy after his latest Masters triumph on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club.McIlroy became the fourth golfer in history to earn back-to-back green jackets, edging the field by just one shot."Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on another Great Championship, The Masters! He performed tremendously under intense pressure, something which few people would be able to even think about doing. With each year, Rory is becoming more and more a LEGEND!" Trump wrote in a...

Giannis Antetokounmpo calls sidelining 'disrespectful' as Bucks' season comes to end

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo remained peeved with the organization for keeping him sidelined when he feels like he could have played in the final days of the season.Antetokounmpo has had a roller coaster time with the Bucks over the last two seasons due to trade rumors and how the team has managed him with injury concerns. The Bucks have said that he was still not cleared to play after he suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise when he landed awkwardly on a dunk on Marc...

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Netanyahu Says Iran Ceasefire Could End At Any Moment, Backs Trump's Blockade - Tehran Blasts 'Piracy'

Netanyahu Says Iran Ceasefire Could End At Any Moment, Backs Trump's Blockade - Tehran Blasts 'Piracy' Summary Iran's military says the planned US blockade on Gulf ports will be an "illegal" act tantamount to "piracy" as Trump is also weighing limited strikes on Iran. US military is to enforce the blockade in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, Reuters reports. Pentagon says any vessel is subject to interception and capture. Pundits review breakdown of Pakistan talks, whe...

Futures Slide But Off Session Lows As Oil Spikes Above $100 Ahead Of Trump's 10am Hormuz Blockade

Futures Slide But Off Session Lows As Oil Spikes Above $100 Ahead Of Trump's 10am Hormuz Blockade Stock futures are lower, but off their worst levels of the session, as Brent crude surged 7% to over $102 after Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to take place at 10am ET. The moves look relatively contained given the breakdown of US-Iran talks, with strategists saying this is a moment to buy the dip. Goldman Sachs is kicking off the earnings season shortly with earnings ...

Roblox introduces mandatory age-gated account tiers

Roblox is preparing to roll out its biggest change since starting age verification late last year. While that program was initially focused on chat access, today’s news is about age-segregating the games on the massive platform. Starting in mid-May, users will be pushed into one of three worlds: Roblox Kids, Roblox Select or Roblox. The exact age ranges of these groups will vary by territory, but in the US they are 5-8 for Kids, 9-15 for Select and 16+ for the regular account. These three accoun...

Will Quantum-Safe Cryptography Slow Ethereum Down? The Performance Tradeoff Explained...

Will Quantum-Safe Cryptography Slow Ethereum Down? The Performance Tradeoff Explained... Authored by Dilip Kumar Patairya via CoinTelegraph.com, The quantum threat: Real, but not immediate Ethereum relies on cryptographic systems that remain secure against classical computers. However, sufficiently advanced quantum machines could one day break these systems, potentially exposing private keys and putting billions of dollars in value at risk. Ethereum’s post-quantum initiative se...

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China said Sunday it would resume some ties it had suspended with Taiwan, such as direct flights and imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products, following a visit by the Beijing-friendly opposition leader of the self-ruled island.The Taiwan Work Office under China’s Communist Party issued a statement saying it would explore setting up a longstanding communication mechanism between the Communist Party and Taiwan’s Kuomintang Party. It said it will facilitate the import of Taiwan’s aquaculture prod...

5 Best Books for Building Agentic AI Systems in 2026

These five books are the ones worth your time in 2026 if you are building systems where models don't just respond, they act.

Discovery at Monticello reveals construction secrets Thomas Jefferson left out of maps and letters

Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.The kiln was recently found on the east side of the Founding Father's home amid an excavation that began in March, officials said.Monticello historians believe it dates back to the early 1770s some time before Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.MASSIVE INDUSTRIAL SITE UNCOVERED IN UNLIKELY LOCATION AS ARCHAEOLOGISTS CITE 'ENORMOUS' POTENTIAL...

‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ Has Four Banger Songs For the Price of Two

Japanese artists Vaundy and Yama bring their musical talents to 'Daemons of the Shadow Realm' and play on the show's duality.

Alberta testing AI-powered drone technology in battle against wild boar

Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta’s wild boar problem.

Ex-NFL first-round pick suffers season-ending knee injury while attempting pro comeback in arena league

The Denver Broncos took a flyer on quarterback Paxton Lynch during the 2016 NFL Draft, selecting him in the first round that year in one of the event’s biggest shockers.However, the former Memphis Tigers standout would only play five NFL games before he bounced around the league from practice squad to practice squad. He was last seen on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster in 2020.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMLynch was attempting to find a route back into the NFL and landed with ...

Originality AI: 23 major news websites and Reddit block the Internet Archive's crawler; journalists and advocacy groups sign a letter supporting the Archive

Kate Knibbs / Wired: Originality AI: 23 major news websites and Reddit block the Internet Archive's crawler; journalists and advocacy groups sign a letter supporting the Archive As major news outlet

Pope Leo says he's unafraid of the Trump admin after president calls him 'terrible' on foreign policy

Pope Leo XIV fired back after President Donald Trump attacked him on social media, saying his calls for peace are rooted in the Gospel and should not be treated as a political argument with the White House."I have no fear of the Trump administration," the pope told reporters aboard the papal plane Monday en route to Algeria."The message of the church, my message, the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the Peacemakers. I do not look at my role as being political, a politician," he added.Trump had...

Key Aluminum Spread In London Hits Biggest Backwardation Since 2007

Key Aluminum Spread In London Hits Biggest Backwardation Since 2007 Aluminum futures in London surged to a four-year high on Monday as President Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade, set to take effect this morning, threatened to deepen supply chain disruptions across the Gulf region. On top of that, the Gulf's largest aluminum producer declared force majeure on parts of its contract book over the weekend. Aluminum climbed 1.4% to $3,547 per ton on the London Metal Exchange as traders...

Liberals poised to secure majority. How did we get here?

CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton breaks down the comings and goings since the last federal election that lead to the Liberal Party to be just one seat shy of a majority government. They need just one win in three byelections taking place Monday.

AI Code Gets Approved in the Linux Kernel… But With Strings Attached

The Linux kernel project has spent quite some time navigating the use of AI tools, and the response usually has been somewhere between "figure it out yourself" and "we'll get back to you."Late last year, at the 2025 Maintainers Summit, Sasha Levin pushed for some documented consensus, and what came out of it was human accountability for patches being non-negotiable, purely machine-generated submissions not being welcome, and tool use being disclosed.He promised to put something in writing withou...

The 4 Best Water Filter Pitchers (2026): PFAS, Microplastics

Water filters promise the moon—but only some back up their claims. Here are the best filtered-water pitchers for those who prefer their water free of heavy metals and forever chemicals.

Will Some Programmers Become 'AI Babysitters'?

Will some programmers become "AI babysitters"? asks long-time Slashdot readertheodp. They share some thoughts from a founding member of Code.org and former Director of Education at Google: "AI may allow anyone to generate code, but only a computer scientist can maintain a system," explained Google.org Global Head Maggie Johnson in a LinkedIn post. So "As AI-generated code becomes more accurate and ubiquitous, the role of the computer scientist shifts from author to technical auditor or expert....

Steel giants, automakers, and banks plan to build Japan's answer to US and Chinese AI dominance

SoftBank is uniting Japan's industrial elite to build the country's own AI foundation, trying to reduce dependence on American and Chinese models. The article Steel giants, automakers, and banks plan

Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones dead at 30 after Florida car crash

Former NFL defensive back Chris Payton-Jones was killed in a car crash in Florida on Saturday night, officials said. He was 30.Payton-Jones was traveling in a vehicle when he struck a pickup truck and overturned, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Payton-Jones’ vehicle caught fire, and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to FOX 2 Now.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe played for four NFL teams between 2018 and 2021 before he played for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XF...

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race amid graphic accusations of misconduct and more top headlines

1. Eric Swalwell exits California governor race2. Trump enacts US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz3. Iran’s president signals openness to US deal CHOKEPOINT CHAOS Iran threatens major new global chokepoint if US moves on Hormuz. Continue reading …PACIFIC OFFENSIVE Multiple alleged 'narco-terrorists' killed in US strikes in the Pacific. Continue reading …SWEET RELIEF 'Miracle fruit' could help cancer patients cope with overlooked side effect of chemo. Continue reading …SACRED STANDOFF Catholic si...

Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Trump beat back anti-family taxes in 2025. Here’s what needs to happen next

The United States set an all-time low for births in 2025, and it’s clear that we are nowhere near rock bottom unless lawmakers take resolute action to support families.The Centers for Disease Control announcement arrived not as a surprise, but as a final warning. For decades, the federal government ignored the slow-motion collapse of the American family. While Washington prioritized corporate subsidies and globalist trade deals, the foundational unit of our society withered under the weight of r...

Melania Trump’s Epstein remarks turn up the heat on DOJ, Acting AG Todd Blanche to do more

First lady Melania Trump’s call for public hearings for Jeffrey Epstein’s victims is piling fresh pressure on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who only days earlier signaled the administration wanted to move past the saga even as bipartisan lawmakers and survivors continue demanding more files, testimony and prosecutions.While the first lady called on Congress to take additional steps to let Epstein "survivors" tell their stories, Epstein victims and members of Congress themselves argued th...

‘Chucky’ Is Finally Returning to the Big Screen

Everyone's favorite stab-happy doll Chucky shall return, and when he does, it'll be in theaters.

More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks

An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn.There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit, according to a new study published in the journal Transfusion.There is currently no process for checking whether donated blood comes from vaccinated or unvaccinated donors, experts say.CANCER SURVIVAL APPEARS TO DOUBLE WITH COMMON VACCINE, RESEARCHERS SAYVanderbilt Uni...

The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

Conservation groups call for 'science-based' approach to Alberta grizzly bear hunt proposal

Conservation groups say recent calls for the provincial government to legalize the hunting of threatened grizzly bears in Alberta aren't justified by science due to a lack of up-to-date population studies.

ESPN star calls for 2017 Masters winner to have his lifetime exemption removed after meltdown

ESPN star Mike Greenberg called for Sergio Garcia’s lifetime exemption into the Masters Tournament to be pulled after his antics on the course in the final round on Sunday.Garcia received a code of conduct warning after he smashed his driver in frustration at Augusta National. He slammed his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker. Then he took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGreenberg seemingly saw ...

Trump Reportedly Planning Mass Pardons Of Administration Officials Before Leaving Office

Trump Reportedly Planning Mass Pardons Of Administration Officials Before Leaving Office Donald Trump has reportedly promised to pardon virtually his entire White House staff before leaving office, and the radius keeps growing. What started as a quip about anyone within 10 feet of the Oval Office has ballooned into something considerably more sweeping.  "I'll pardon everyone who has come within 200 feet of the Oval," Trump allegedly said to a room of aides in a recent meeting, dr...

Smart travel safety tips before your next trip

You booked the flights. You're picturing great food, new sights and a break from your routine. Travel should feel easy. But here's what most people don't think about until it's too late. The biggest problems today often come from your phone, your data and your accounts. Before we get into the essentials, here's the question from Chuck V, from Georgia, that sparked this article:"My wife and I will be flying to Florence, Italy, next week and are wondering if there are any special tips we should be...

Hasan Piker calls Republican Party the 'biggest domestic terrorist' in the country

Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker claimed on Sunday that the Republican Party was the world's "biggest terrorist" organization in both the U.S. and internationally."I hate Republicans," Piker said on "Pod Save America." "I oppose them. I say that all the time. I think that the Republicans are far more damaging. The biggest terrorists, the biggest domestic terrorist in this country, the biggest terrorist internationally is the Republican Party. And not only that, but it's just like, they ... I...

OpenAI opens London office with room for over 500 employees

OpenAI is opening a new office in London with space for more than 500 employees - more than double its current headcount of around 200 in the British capital. The article OpenAI opens London office wi

Projected Top 10 NFL Draft prospect was driver in 2024 deadly crash

Rueben Bain Jr., a top-10 prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft, was driving in a previously unreported March 2024 crash in which one of his passengers was hospitalized and pronounced dead three months later, according to a crash report and court records obtained by OutKick. The standout Miami edge rusher was cited at the scene by the Florida Highway Patrol for operating a motor vehicle in a "careless or negligent manner." The charge was later dismissed because of a "defective citation," after Bain...

Used Electric Vehicles Are Having A Resurgence

Used EV sales saw a 12% increase in the first three months of 2026, data shows.

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

Last April, a hacker hijacked crosswalk announcements to mimic Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. Records obtained by WIRED reveal how unprepared local authorities were.

"Muthaf***in’ Robot Dog In The Muthaf***in’ Hood"

"Muthaf***in’ Robot Dog In The Muthaf***in’ Hood" Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, Residents in Atlanta are staring down robot dogs patrolling their own apartment parking lots with live foreign operators apparently calling the shots through the machines. Another viral video posted to X captures the raw street-level reaction as locals confront one of the mechanical units. The operator responds in real time, and the accent leaves little doubt about the location of the...

US military conducts more deadly strikes against vessels of alleged 'narco-terrorists'

The U.S. conducted two deadly strikes on Saturday against "vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," according to U.S. Southern Command."Applying total systemic friction on the cartels," a Sunday night post on SOUTHCOM's X account declares."On April 11, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted two lethal kinetic strikes on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," the post continued.COAST GUARD SE...

Import AI 453: Breaking AI agents; MirrorCode; and ten views on gradual disempowerment

Was fire equivalent to a singularity for people at the time?

Claude Mythos Preview Has Officially Frightened the British

Bankers and bank regulators are scrambling to figure out what to do.

'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss

A small, red "miracle fruit" is gaining attention for its ability to make lemons taste like lemonade and for helping some cancer patients cope with an unpleasant side effect of treatment.For many chemotherapy patients, "chemo mouth" can make food taste metallic, bland or spoiled leading to weight loss, poor nutrition and reduced motivation to eat.But a small red berry scientifically known as Synsepalum dulcificum commonly called "miracle fruit" is drawing attention for helping patients better to...

L.A. kept charging him more for a parking ticket even after it was dismissed

When Paul Cook saw a $93 ticket on his windshield, he had no idea he was embarking on a 16-month-long journey through L.A. parking enforcement bureaucracy, and would see his fine double despite winning his case.

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

When Paul Cook saw a $93 ticket on his windshield, he had no idea he was embarking on a 16-month-long journey through L.A. parking enforcement bureaucracy, and would see his fine double despite winning his case.

San Pedro residents fight plans to put an addiction recovery center in their neighborhood

The dispute underscores the potential for conflicts as non-profit groups seek to expand services to people in addiction recovery, the homeless and others.

AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life

The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.

Can Pierre Poilievre stop the bleeding?

After a fourth MP crosses the floor, and reported discontent within caucus, Pierre Poilievre’s ability to lead the Conservatives is being called into question. Can he quell the unrest?

AI Agents Are Coming for Your Dating Life

The developers of Pixel Societies are using AI agents to simulate social interactions. It's an attempt optimize the process of choosing new colleagues, friends, and even romantic partners.

Lawsuit accuses Winnipeg woman of taking $6M from non-profit to fund vacations, buy TikTok coins

A non-profit organization once in charge of millions of dollars in federal funds is suing a former employee, alleging she misappropriated more than $6 million to pay for vacations and divert to a Jamaican dance hall singer.

PJM Targets 15 Gigawatts Of New Power To Feed Data Center Boom

PJM Targets 15 Gigawatts Of New Power To Feed Data Center Boom PJM Interconnection, operator of the largest power grid in the United States spanning 13 states and serving more than 65 million people, has launched an emergency proposal to secure 15 gigawatts of new electricity supply, according to Bloomberg. The move aims squarely at the surging AI data center demand, which has pushed the regional grid to its limits. The plan calls for bilateral negotiations to pair proposed data cen...

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, U.S. military says

The U.S. military said Sunday that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one survivor, as the Trump administration pursues its campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America while preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Apple is building smart glasses without a display to serve as an AI wearable

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is developing smart glasses that skip the display entirely and instead function as an AI wearable. The article Apple is building smart glasses withou

OpenAI plans to open its first permanent London office with a 500+ staff capacity; in February, OpenAI said it would make London its largest non-US research hub

Kai Nicol-Schwarz / CNBC: OpenAI plans to open its first permanent London office with a 500+ staff capacity; in February, OpenAI said it would make London its largest non-US research hub OpenAI has

Apple’s New Wearables Push Will Start with Glasses In 2027, Report Says

Picture Siri-powered Apple Glasses that come in a variety of Apple-designed styles, because that's apparently what's coming.

A Mermaid, a Ballplayer: This Mural Salutes Coney Island

The mural, which surrounds a construction site, is part of an effort to decorate unsightly sidewalk sheds.

PRISHA MOSLEY, JOSH PAYNE: Our legal appeal could reshape justice for victims of gender 'care' cases

On Monday, a North Carolina appeals court will confront a question far larger than one case, one plaintiff or even one state. It will decide whether those harmed by ideology under the guise of medical care are entitled to justice.We believe the answer must be yes.As an emotionally distressed teenager, I, Prisha Mosley, found myself turning to dark places on the internet. Sucked in by chat rooms and subreddits, the addictive, alluring culture of inclusivity captivated my young, impressionable min...

Snubbed by Trump, GOP candidates fighting for re-election act like they have his backing anyway

President Donald Trump's overall poll numbers are sliding, but among Republicans, the president's approval ratings remain sky-high.Trump's grip on a Republican Party he reshaped over the past decade remains extremely firm, and his endorsements in GOP primaries are highly influential."The Trump endorsement is king in any primary," longtime Republican strategist and communicator Jesse Hunt told Fox News Digital. Veteran GOP consultant Matt Gorman highlighted that a "Trump endorsement is extremely ...

Four reasons why Markwayne Mullin may be the steady hand DHS needs at a critical time

Kristi Noem may still be grabbing headlines, but we shouldn’t overlook her replacement at DHS, Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma. Here are four reasons why Mullin, confirmed by the Senate in record time, could be the right man for the job.He’s the real deal.Unlike many other politicians, Mullin has worked with his hands and broken a sweat. He can ride a horse, drive a truck, haul sheetrock and unlike Chuck Schumer, likely grill a burger. He ran a company that employed more than 150 people in the...

President Trump's birthright citizenship fight is about history, not hysteria

From the moment President Trump issued his executive order on birthright citizenship, critics derided it with a litany of adjectives nearly as colorful as they were unwarranted.It was racist. Ahistorical. Unprecedented. Un-American.During oral arguments at the Supreme Court last week, Justice Elena Kagan appeared to add another pejorative to the catalogue: revisionist.Kagan’s accusation was, to be sure, more professionally dressed than many of the others. But it’s equally erroneous.TRUMP’S BIRTH...

Crypto Investor at Center of Trump Corruption Allegations Now Sees Himself as ‘Victim’

Justin Sun has accused Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial of misconduct and a general lack of transparency.

This First Nation's community in N.S. is asking if it wants pot sold on the reserve at all

Police raids of Indigenous-owned cannabis stores in Nova Scotia have been headline news. But that’s overshadowing other questions: whether band members even want cannabis stores, and if so, who should own and profit from them. That’s what band members are being asked on the Glooscap First Nation.

Anti-AI anger hits Sam Altman's front door

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ISIS Calls On Muslims To Murder UK's Tommy Robinson

ISIS Calls On Muslims To Murder UK's Tommy Robinson Authored by Robert Spencer via PJMedia.com, English freedom fighter Tommy Robinson on Friday posted on X an article from the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), detailing how the Islamic State (ISIS) wants him dead, and is calling upon Muslims to make sure he ends up that way quickly. And so it was just another day in the storied career of the celebrated religion of peace.  The Islamic State Pakistan Province (ISPP) i...

It's been 3½ years since Fiona, but N.S. man still fighting insurer to get home fixed

Stephen MacMillan has been in a dispute with his home insurer since 2022's post-tropical storm Fiona. Mould and water damage meant he spent this past winter living in a trailer on the property. MacMillan is not alone in having an unresolved Fiona claim, says the public adjuster representing him.

IMF chief warns global monetary system not ready for AI cyber threats

The global monetary system is not prepared to address artificial intelligence's rapidly escalating risks, the IMF managing director warned Sunday, as a new Anthropic model raises urgent cybersecurity

Booking.com data breach: Customers warned after personal information compromised

It says names, emails and phone numbers may have been accessed.

Claude now works across all three major Office apps

Anthropic already offered Claude add-ins for Excel and PowerPoint. Now the company is rounding out its Microsoft Office integration with a Word add-in. The article Claude now works across all three ma

For the first time, 50% of employed US adults say they use AI at work a few times per year or more; leaders are more likely to see AI's impact as positive

Andy Kemp / Gallup: For the first time, 50% of employed US adults say they use AI at work a few times per year or more; leaders are more likely to see AI's impact as positive Employees report produc

As the N.L. newsprint industry sputters, these sawmill owners are framing up a bright future

The future of the newsprint mill in Corner Brook is about as murky as the slurry used to make paper. And all that uncertainty is also being felt by the saw milling sector.

Cancer remains top cause of death in Canada as new study shows multiple types rising

A profile of the Biological Computing Company, which uses living neurons to build AI chips and algorithms, and emerged from stealth in February with a $25M seed

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Shoppers Drug Mart gave her the wrong medication. Months later, she landed in the ER

The AI you use every day is biased and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday life, helping people search for information, complete schoolwork, and make decisions. But what many users don’t realize is that AI systems are not neutral. They are shaped by hidden design choices that influence how they respond and, ultimately, how people think.The concern is not just theoretical. A recent Fox News Digital report highlighted the controversy surrounding Google’s Gemini chatbot after the system identified multiple Republ...

Family of Sudbury couple killed in latest Highway 69 crash urges Ontario to honour expansion promise

Family and friends of a couple killed last week on a stretch of Highway 69 that's seen other fatal crashes are questioning why the Ontario government has yet to deliver on a long-promised expansion from two to four lanes. Vinod and Shilpa Patel died in a collision along the only remaining two-lane stretch of the highway, near Britt.

Christina Koch shares viral video of dog’s reaction after Artemis II trip

Christina Koch spent nearly 10 days in space on the Artemis II mission.

Law firms say lawyers are spending more time responding to swaths of AI-generated client documents, potentially leading firms to raise fixed-fee contract prices

Elizabeth Bratton / Financial Times: Law firms say lawyers are spending more time responding to swaths of AI-generated client documents, potentially leading firms to raise fixed-fee contract prices —

Sam Altman's San Francisco home hit by drive-by shooting just two days after Molotov cocktail attack

The home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in San Francisco has been attacked twice in two days. After a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the property on Friday, someone fired a shot from a car on Sunday. Police

Anthropic Asks Christian Leaders for Help Steering Claude's Spiritual Development

Anthropic recently "hosted about 15 Christian leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches, academia, and the business world" for a two-day summit , reports the Washington Post: Anthropic staff sought advice on how to steer Claude's moral and spiritual development as the chatbot reacts to complex and unpredictable ethical queries, participants said. The wide-ranging discussions also covered how the chatbot should respond to users who are grieving loved ones and whether Claude could be conside...

UK Bans Pretend "Stepsister" Porn Months After Actual Muslim Incest Protections

UK Bans Pretend "Stepsister" Porn Months After Actual Muslim Incest Protections Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, The British government has banned “step” porn, where the porn stars pretend to be related in a scripted format. Meanwhile, a bill earlier this year to ban first cousin marriage was rejected. The crackdown targets consenting adults role-playing taboo family scenarios, including step-family tropes.  Offenders face prison time, and platforms must block UK ac...

Why Eric Swalwell was forced to quit California governor’s race after sexual misconduct allegations

Eric Swalwell was so close to becoming California’s governor that he was practically measuring the drapes.And then, suddenly, it all came crashing down, thanks to his own egregious conduct.Last night, after desperately trying to hang on, Swalwell suspended his campaign. He was delusional if he thought he could keep running. He finally faced the inevitable music. The Democratic congressman didn't have much choice. His own party, led by Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Adam Schiff and Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, w...

Can Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Be Car-Free? Mamdani Says Yes.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is expected to propose linking Grand Army Plaza with Prospect Park by closing a dangerous stretch of road between them.

A Famed Brooklyn Cemetery Wants You to Come Visit … Before You Die

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is opening a $43 million visitor’s center to attract the living by making it easier to navigate the rambling grounds.

$92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company

$92 Million In Banned AI Chips Went From Super Micro To Little Known Chinese Tech Company A little-known Chinese tech company saw its stock drop sharply after U.S. authorities charged a co-founder of Super Micro Computer with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China, according to Bloomberg.  The case is putting fresh focus on how restricted American technology may still be entering the country. The company, Sharetronic Data Technology, quickly denied any connection to Supe...

Kittens dumped in plastic bag in Sydney bush saved by walker

A Sydney woman heard mysterious crying sounds coming from a distance.

France's Gig-Economy Built On Migrant Labor As 99% Of Surveyed Delivery-Riders Are Foreign-Born, Two-Thirds Are Illegal

France's Gig-Economy Built On Migrant Labor As 99% Of Surveyed Delivery-Riders Are Foreign-Born, Two-Thirds Are Illegal Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, A major new study has found that France’s food delivery sector is almost exclusively staffed by migrant workers, a majority of whom are living in France illegally. The Enquête report, based on a survey of more than 1,000 riders in Paris and Bordeaux, reveals that 98.7 percent of delivery couriers were born outside Franc...

Sources: Meta is building photorealistic, AI-powered 3D characters; Zuckerberg helped train and test an AI version of himself that offers feedback to employees (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Sources: Meta is building photorealistic, AI-powered 3D characters; Zuckerberg helped train and test an AI version of himself that offers feedback to employees Meta is building an a

Sources: Meta is building photorealistic, AI-powered 3D characters; Mark Zuckerberg helped train and test an AI version of himself that offers feedback to staff (Financial Times)

Financial Times: Sources: Meta is building photorealistic, AI-powered 3D characters; Mark Zuckerberg helped train and test an AI version of himself that offers feedback to staff Meta is building an

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

Ellen Thomas / Business Insider: 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 Follow E

MiniMax Releases MMX-CLI: A Command-Line Interface That Gives AI Agents Native Access to Image, Video, Speech, Music, Vision, and Search

MiniMax, the AI research company behind the MiniMax omni-modal model stack, has released MMX-CLI Node.js-based command-line interface that exposes the MiniMax AI platform’s full suite of generative

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: renting one Nvidia Blackwell GPU for an hour now costs $4.08, up 48% from $2.75 two months ago, driven by agentic AI demand (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Ornn Compute Price Index: renting one Nvidia Blackwell GPU for an hour now costs $4.08, up 48% from $2.75 two months ago, driven by agentic AI demand AI companies are rationing