Blue Jays players hit by nasty bug as they struggle through early season
A mix of illness and injuries have hit the Blue Jays hard as the defending American League champions have struggled to maintain a winning record in the early days of the new season.
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Mamdani Acknowledges ‘Troubling’ Job Losses in 100 Days’ Interview
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is focused on economic justice. Some budget watchdogs and business leaders want him to concentrate on economic development.
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Gilgo Beach Killer’s ‘Unusual’ Deal Could Help Solve Other Murders
Rex Heuermann agreed to talk to behavioral analysts at the F.B.I. when he pleaded guilty. The unit has interviewed Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Richard Speck.
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"It's Our Nature": Colorado Doubles Down On New Assaults On The First Amendment
"It's Our Nature": Colorado Doubles Down On New Assaults On The First Amendment Authored by Jonathan Turley, Colorado’s tourism slogan, “it’s our nature,” has a menacing meaning for free speech advocates. Colorado is now arguably the most anti-free speech state in the union, pushing an array of measures attacking those with opposing social and political views. The irony is that the state has proved a bonanza for free speech with spectacular legal failures that reaffirmed rather tha...
Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity
A woman gave birth midair Friday on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York, turning a routine plane trip into a high-altitude drama.The mother aboard a Caribbean Airlines flight had a successful delivery, as Fox News Digital previously reported but shortly after the unexpected arrival, a hot debate about the baby's citizenship commenced. "Sometimes, when a child is not born in a hospital and there's no birth record, that can create problems," Cyrus D. Mehta, a New York-based immigration at...
Florence and the Machine brings Planned Parenthood on tour to offer reproductive health advice
The rock band Florence + the Machine announced it is partnering up with Planned Parenthood to offer reproductive health advice during tour stops."Planned Parenthood health centers are a lifeline for millions of people, and they are relentlessly attacked," lead singer Florence Welch said in a statement on Monday. "Having access to a trusted provider is essential and also the difference between life and death. In this moment of uncertainty for our rights, I’m proud to support Planned Parenthood an...
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SandP Slashes New Orleans' Credit Rating On "Structurally Imbalanced Operations"
SandP Slashes New Orleans' Credit Rating On "Structurally Imbalanced Operations" New Orleans, home to Mardi Gras and muffulettas, has been governed by Democrats for decades, so it should come as little surprise that SandP Global Ratings has slashed the city's obligation rating to the third-lowest level of investment grade and placed it on a negative outlook. SandP Global Ratings cut New Orleans' general obligation rating by one notch to BBB+ with a negative outlook, citing structur...
School reinstates Pledge of Allegiance following lawsuit claiming students weren't given opportunity
A school district in Maine has had an apparent change of heart after a lawsuit filed by a father-son duo a month ago claimed it did not allow high school students the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in classrooms.The Portland Press Herald first reported last month that Christopher Hickey filed the suit on behalf of his 10th-grade son, Clayton, alleging the Falmouth School Department in southern Maine was violating a long-standing district policy and state statue, requiring that st...
Jimmy Kimmel tells UCLA women's basketball team to give Trump fake national championship trophy
UCLA's national champion women's basketball team was given an eyebrow-raising political quest by late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.During a group interview on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Tuesday, a discussion with Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Angela Dugalić and coach Cori Close turned political.After Kimmel pointed out that former President Barack Obama made a social media post congratulating the team on their championship win, the host asked if President Donald Trump had reached ou...
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SAVE America Act Has Failsafe To Ensure Enforcement
SAVE America Act Has Failsafe To Ensure Enforcement Authored by Petr Svab via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Tucked away in the stalled SAVE America Act is a provision meant to ensure that its proof-of-citizenship requirement would be enforced even if future administrations would choose not to. The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on March 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The bill, which passed the House in February but got stuck in the Senate, would require new vote...
Curling and golf’s kinship on display as Rock League meets Masters
In Scotland, where both golf and curling originated around the 16th century, the sports go hand in hand and similarities from strategy to sportsmanship to tradition abound.
Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan, with a motor that spins up to 65,000 RPM
Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan, the HushJet Mini Cool. As the name suggests, it uses the company's proprietary HushJet air projection system. This tech first showed up on an air purifier that we found to be exceptionally quiet. Dyson promises the fan can deliver focused airflow of up to 25m/s, which works out to 55mph. The brushless motor spins up to 65,000 RPM. This thing looks like a legitimate cooling system, despite its size. It also weighs just 7.5 ounces. It offers five ...
MSNBC host offended by Hegseth's 'we leave no man behind' statement
MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell said on "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" that War Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the phrase "we leave no man behind" was outdated, as he responded to remarks during a White House briefing about a recent U.S. military rescue operation.O’Donnell began by addressing Hegseth's statement directly and contrasting it with what he described as a more modern understanding of military service."That is, of course, the old school version of the idea back when only men f...
Dem senator ripped for 'smear' of female activist advocating for Swalwell's accusers: 'Very bad look'
Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., is facing heat for attempting to discredit a user on X who said sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., who is running for governor, will end up "kick[ing] his a--."Gallego, who has been friends with Swalwell for many years, also defended Swalwell for being "targeted" in a separate post on social media, arguing he is the subject of sexual misconduct allegations because he is "in first place."Swalwell has fiercely denied the allegations bei...
MAGA influencers are fed up with Trump
A lot's changed since the 2024 U.S. federal election that saw President Donald Trump return to the White House. CBC's Katie Simpson explains how some of Trump's most vocal supporters right-wing influencers and public figures are turning their backs on the president amid his recent moves with the Iran war.
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"There Goes Your Inventory": Disgruntled Worker Sets Fire To Million-Square-Foot Toilet Paper Warehouse
"There Goes Your Inventory": Disgruntled Worker Sets Fire To Million-Square-Foot Toilet Paper Warehouse Dramatic footage appears to show an act of industrial sabotage at a one-million-square-foot Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario, California. A third-party warehouse worker was arrested on suspicion of felony arson shortly after the devastating six-alarm fire on Tuesday morning, which destroyed all of the warehouse's contents, including household paper products such as K...
Christina Haack, Heather Rae El Moussa turn heads in bikinis during glam desert family getaway
Christina Haack and Heather Rae El Moussa are redefining co-parenting goals one desert pool day at a time.The stars of "The Flip Off" took to social media this week to share a glimpse into their latest blended-family excursion. Posing poolside against a backdrop of desert mountains, Haack and Heather Rae showcased their vacation style alongside Tarek El Moussa and Haack’s boyfriend, Christopher Larocca.Haack opted for a vibrant yellow triangle bikini paired with a matching mesh sarong and a tan ...
Coast Guard opens criminal investigation into missing woman last seen in Bahamas
HOPE TOWN, Bahamas The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a criminal investigation into the disappearance of an American woman who was last seen in the Bahamas, a Coast Guard official confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday.Lynette Hooker, 55, of Michigan, reportedly went missing Saturday while traveling by boat with her husband Brian Hooker, 58, according to Bahama officials. She reportedly fell into the water and was carried away by the current, according to Brian. Bahamian authorities have since ...
Scottie Scheffler's family, including 12-day-old son, enjoy Masters Par 3 Contest at Augusta
Before the heat of competition truly begins with Thursday’s first round, the Masters Par 3 Contest provides all golfers in the field the opportunity to make life-long memories with their families and friends.Scottie Scheffler was among those surrounded by his entire family during the iconic event at Augusta National Golf Club – including his 12-day-old son.Scheffler’s wife, Meredith, was seen with their son, Remy, strapped into a baby carrier, while their eldest, two-year-old Bennett, was having...
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Even as they praise Iran ceasefire, world leaders are whipsawed by Trump
New York Times: The war has underscored a lack of options in dealing with Trump's whims.
Missing teen case flips as ‘kidnapped’ girl found alive, built secret life as mom of 3, investigator: report
An Arizona girl who vanished at 13 and was long feared abducted has been found alive now living a quiet life as a married mother of three working for a private investigations company, according to a report.Christina "Tina" Marie Plante, now 45, is living in Springfield, Missouri, more than 1,100 miles from where she disappeared in 1994, where she built a new life after leaving home as a teenager, according to the Daily Mail.The outlet reported Plante married as a teen, raised three sons and late...
[AINews] Meta Superintelligence Labs announces Muse Spark, first frontier model on their completely new stack
a quiet day lets us reflect on MSL finally shipping!
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Our Post-Truth, Post-Trust World
Our Post-Truth, Post-Trust World Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, A system that comes to depend on synthetic signaling for its "information" is doomed to Model Collapse, as its signaling has completely detached from the real world. That we inhabit a post-truth world seems to accepted wisdom. But that's only half of it. We also live in a post-trust world. In a post-truth world, everything is shaped by the implicit goals of the entity claiming to state the "truth,...
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Webb's Picture of the Month Features Two Planet-Forming Disks and a Possible Planet
Two images of protoplanetary disks side-by-side. The left image shows a dark horizontal band covering the star, with broad, colorful, conical outflows above and below it, and a narrow jet pointing directly up and down from the star. The right image shows the star within a yellow dusty disk, with scattered dust creating purple lobes above and below the disk. Each is on a black background with several galaxies or stars around it.
Yuga Labs settles its 2022 lawsuit against artist Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over their alleged copycatting of its BAYC NFTs; the terms were not disclosed (CoinDesk)
CoinDesk: Yuga Labs settles its 2022 lawsuit against artist Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen over their alleged copycatting of its BAYC NFTs; the terms were not disclosed The settlement avoids a trial a
Washington Post columnist argues Muslims shouldn't have to assimilate in America
Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid is making the case that Muslims don't need to assimilate in America."The assimilation defense look how well we’ve integrated is satisfying to make. But it concedes a premise I no longer accept: that a minority community’s right to be in the United States depends on its willingness to converge with the cultural mainstream. It shouldn’t depend on that. It shouldn’t depend on anything," Hamid wrote Wednesday.Hamid, who is Muslim, titled his piece "I’m tired of ...
'Survivor' Style Corporate Retreat Descends Into Hellish Nightmare
A $500,000 "Survivor"-style corporate retreat for 120 Plex employees in Honduras "turned into a week-long disaster involving illness, wild animals, armed guards, and employees stranded on a remote island," reports the Daily Beast. The CEO was bedridden by E. coli, staff were collapsing in brutal heat during Navy SEAL-led drills, there were fire ant attacks, uncooked food, and failing utilities. At one point, a porcupine even crashed through the ceiling of a guest's room. Here's an excerpt from t...
Wave of alleged migrant murders ignites fury across US as officials warn of more carnage, crackdown needed
A string of killings across the United States involving suspects in the country illegally is fueling renewed outrage from lawmakers and immigration officials, who warn the violence is not an isolated trend but the result of systemic enforcement failures.National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto told Fox News Digital the crisis has been building for years, arguing that millions were allowed into the country without proper vetting."It will not be the last—it’ll be more," Del Cuet...
You'll have one more chance to buy Samsung's pricey Galaxy Z TriFold this Friday
If you missed your chance to pay Samsung $2,900 for a phone earlier this year, we have great news for you. Android Police reported that what may be the final shipment of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will be arriving in the US on April 10. The unique foldable was discontinued a mere three months after it first went on sale, and it seems like Samsung is clearing out whatever inventory it has left. So if you have a spare $3,000 that you're just desperate to get rid of, bookmark the TriFold's page w...
Former Ontario student pleads guilty in NYC Jewish centre terrorism plot
An ISIS supporter who came to Canada on a study permit and planned a mass shooting targeting Jews in New York City has pleaded guilty to a terrorism charge in a U.S. court.
White House fires back at George Clooney after actor accuses Trump of threatening a war crime
George Clooney blasted President Donald Trump over his recent threat to unleash overwhelming military force against Iran's infrastructure, calling the rhetoric a potential "war crime."In a Tuesday Truth Social post, Trump, 79, issued an ominous warning to Iran if the country did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, and agree to a ceasefire deal before his 8 p.m. deadline."A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it p...
A DC appeals court denies Anthropic's bid to pause the DOD's supply chain risk designation, after a California judge granted a preliminary injunction in March
Jack Queen / Reuters: A DC appeals court denies Anthropic's bid to pause the DOD's supply chain risk designation, after a California judge granted a preliminary injunction in March A Washington, D.C
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Donald Trump discusses leaving Nato in meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte
The talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.
Class-action lawsuit targets Quebec company accused of producing bogus maple syrup
A company accused of producing bogus maple syrup is now the target of a class-action lawsuit request that has been filed in Quebec Superior Court.
Top school district slapped with complaint alleging 'elaborate system' to keep kids' gender transitions secret
FIRST ON FOX: One of the largest school districts in the country is facing allegations that it lets teachers decide if parents are sufficiently "supportive" enough to tell them about their child's desire to switch genders.Trump-aligned America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools, which is in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., with the Departments of Justice and Education, alleging it has been violating the constitution and other federal law through i...
‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Is Still Just One Episode, Despite Being Called That
The Prime Video series returns May 13 for a 'new season' that's really a movie-length single episode.
Anthropic Supply-Chain Risk Label Should Stay in Place, Appeals Court Says
The AI company now faces conflicting rulings in its fight over how Claude can be used by the US military.
Conflicting Rulings Leave Anthropic in ‘Supply-Chain Risk’ Limbo
A US appeals court ruling is at odds with a separate, lower court decision from March, leaving uncertainty about if and how the US military can use the AI company's Claude model.
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California Supreme Court Orders "Rogue" Sheriff To Pause Election Fraud Probe
California Supreme Court Orders "Rogue" Sheriff To Pause Election Fraud Probe Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco was ordered by the California Supreme Court on April 8 to halt his investigation into 2025 election fraud allegations so the judges can review the legal challenges that his probe faces. Bianco, a Republican who is running for California governor, seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots after allegedly recei...
Prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after Florida DUI arrest
Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Ontario warehouse arson suspect posted live video showing fire being ignited. Police investigating video
Chamel Abdulkarim was arrested after an Ontario warehouse fire. He had posted what seemed to be a first-person video on Facebook of setting fire to paper products in a warehouse.
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Videos appear to show suspect methodically setting 1.2-million-square-foot Ontario warehouse on fire
Chamel Abdulkarim was arrested after an Ontario warehouse fire. He had posted what seemed to be a first-person video on Facebook of setting fire to paper products in a warehouse.
The OpenAI Foundation says it is working to finalize over $100M in grants this month, across six institutions, to support and accelerate Alzheimer's research
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Steam Gaming Has Arrived on Apple Vision Pro, and It’s Unexpectedly Glorious
Valve's Steam Link app is the easiest way to mirror your PC on Vision Pro. Yes, really.
Fox News Poll: Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful
With the deadline to file taxes a week away, a record number of voters say their taxes are too high, according to the latest Fox News Poll. They are also bothered by the rich not paying their fair share and how the government uses their money. In addition, three-quarters feel government spending is wasteful up almost 20 points since last year.Last year, 57% said a great deal (44%) or almost all (13%) of government spending was inefficient; now that’s up 18 points, with 75% feeling that way (53% ...
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Exxon Warns Of $6.5 Billion Hit From Iran War As Q1 Earnings Set To Print Slightly Below Consensus
Exxon Warns Of $6.5 Billion Hit From Iran War As Q1 Earnings Set To Print Slightly Below Consensus In an early clue how the Iran war will impact energy earnings, ExxonMobil warned of a $6.5bn hit to Q1 earnings from the Iran war but said the bulk of this was the result of unfavorable timing for its accounting of hedging contracts, which would be offset as underlying transactions were eventually completed. The US supermajor also said that global oil and gas production would be 6% low...
Iran-Linked Hackers Disrupted US Oil, Gas, Water Sites
The FBI says (PDF) Iran-linked hackers disrupted internet-connected systems used by U.S. oil, gas, and water companies. Even with the recent two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States and Israel, hackers backing Tehran say they won't end their retaliatory cyberattacks. The Hill reports: The report warned that similar companies across the country should be aware of an increased push by hackers to take over programmable logic controller (PLC) systems, which can be used to digitally cont...
Athena Strand’s killer FedEx driver told police he ‘kind of tossed’ 7-year-old’s body into woods, video shows
A former FedEx driver who murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand told investigators he "kind of tossed" her into the woods after killing her, according to interrogation video shown to jurors as they weigh whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.The footage shown in court captured the moment officers pressed Tanner Horner about the missing Texas child’s whereabouts after searching his home for signs of the young blonde-haired girl."I can show you," Horner, who pleaded ...
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Israeli crime world figure helped run illegal high-stakes L.A. poker ring, authorities say
Man with alleged ties to Israeli organized crime helped run high-stakes illegal poker games at Encino mansion owned by former NBA All-Star, according to authorities and court documents.
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The third Gulf war will scar energy markets for a long time yet
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Stars and producers of The Testaments feel the show's message is relevant 'because of Margaret's vision'
The Testaments, an adaptation of Margaret Atwood's book, is releasing its first three episodes on Disney+ today and looking to expand on the chillingly regressive future predicted in The Handmaid's Tale. Its stars and creators talk to CBC News about the message and intent of the series.
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A Mercury Rover Could Explore the Planet by Sticking to the Terminator
A Mercury lander mission would create opportunities to sample unique geological features. However, extreme temperature fluctuations on Mercury’s surface pose challenges for exploration on the planetary surface. In a narrow region near the terminator, temperate conditions would allow a rover to run on solar power and collect data and surface samples without needing to withstand the extreme heat.
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In 20 Minutes, Gilgo Beach Killer Admits to Murdering 8 Women
As he pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Rex Heuermann gave the same one-word answer each time he was asked how he killed one of his victims.
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Outback town Cooladdi for sale with pub, motel and post office for A$400k
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Democratic lawmaker warns he's 'taking names,' creating list of people who need to be held accountable
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., said he was "taking names" and creating his own list on Tuesday when pressed on how Democrats were going to respond to what MS NOW reported as an "enemies" list from the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ), specifically with regard to his participation in a video telling U.S. military personnel to refuse hypothetical illegal orders from the Trump administration.MS NOW's Ari Melber, after displaying a graphic of the alleged "enemies" list, said, "Pam Bondi’s out, partly be...
'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in prison for role in Matthew Perry's death
Jasveen Sangha, known as "the Ketamine Queen," was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of actor Matthew Perry, by United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett.Sangha is the third person out of five who pleaded guilty to be sentenced in connection to the actor's death from a drug overdose in October 2023, avoiding a trial that had been planned for September.According to the Associated Press, prosecutors had recommended a 15-year sentence, alleging she ran an "elaborat...
RFK Jr. Will Take on Joe Rogan for Podcaster Supremacy
"This isn't going to be about politics," Kennedy insisted about his new podcast.
Emmitt Smith gives advice to NFL hopeful son who once admitted to feeling pressure of living up to family name
Living up to a legend's name is no easy task, and no matter where EJ Smith goes on a football field, he's looked at a bit differently than most.That's because the Texas AandM running back, who hopes to be drafted later this month, is the son of Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher.Smith worked primarily as a backup in college, but at the very least, he did get a workout with his dad's former Dallas Cowboys earlier this month.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut there ...
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Home Prices in the Largest European Countries Range from Housing Bubbles to a Market that Fell back to 2010
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The Spymaster’s Guide to the Secret Agencies of ‘Star Trek’
The world of 'Star Trek' has always strived to depict a brighter world, but that doesn't mean its galaxy isn't filled with players operating in its shadows.
Diego Pavia's agent tells fans to 'stop the stupidity' after viral no-representation remark ahead of NFL Draft
Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia drew attention on social media this week after saying he did not have representation ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. But his agent offered some clarity Wednesday, suggesting Pavia handled his own affairs during college.Pavia made the comments during an appearance on Jon Gruden’s Barstool Sports show, "Gruden’s QB Class," while discussing his decision to return to Vanderbilt after the 2024 season."Everyone had a quarterback in the SEC. So, there was nowhere where...
Uber Is Testing Driverless Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans in Los Angeles
The ride-hailing company plans to start offering public rides by late 2026.
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Gilgo Beach suspect pleads guilty, admits killing 8 women over 3 decades
Rex Heuermann, 62, confesses to some of New York's most notorious serial killings.
Rogan says he's 'politically homeless' as he and Arsenio Hall criticize both parties
Podcaster Joe Rogan spoke to comedian Arsenio Hall on Wednesday about how he has felt "politically homeless" for a long time as he does not feel comfortable with either major party in American politics."It's so stupid," Rogan said. "I'm politically homeless. I've been politically homeless for a long f------ time. Neither one of them make any sense to me. We need like a logical centrist government that like just says there's a lot of things that we should do to make this country a better place!"R...
WATCH: Leavitt slaps down critics who called Trump's Iran threat a bluff
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization was not a bluff during Wednesday's press briefing.A two-week ceasefire agreement was reached between the Iranian government and the United States and its allies on Tuesday, just before the 8 p.m. deadline Trump previously set in a Truth Social post."It was a very, very strong threat from the president of the United States that led to the Iranian regime to cave to their knees and...
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Sen. Graham Urges Congressional Iran Vote...On Approving Peace, Not War
Sen. Graham Urges Congressional Iran Vote...On Approving Peace, Not War This is definitely in you really can't make this up(!) territory... Sen. Lindsey Graham is actually calling for a Congressional vote, but not concerning a War Powers Resolution. Instead, he has called for Congress to review and vote on any diplomatic agreement ending the war with what he described as the "Iranian terrorist regime." That's right, the NeoCon senator from South Carolina only wants a Congressional...
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After 5 weeks of war, what has Donald Trump accomplished in Iran?
New York Times: Here's what the President has promised – and where things actually stand.
Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift
A family of three was found after spending nearly a week stranded at sea.The group was located Monday by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean after their trip was reported as overdue, the Coast Guard said in a news release.The family, two men and one woman, departed from Fananu Island in the state of Chuuk and part of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) in the western Pacific Ocean on March 30 for nearby Murillo Island. But they never arrived after their single outboard engine stopped ...
Warriors' Draymond Green floats NBA tanking fix, says play-in tournament 'ain't working'
The practice of NBA teams losing games to boost their draft lottery odds continues to be widely debated.The NBA may claim progress, and just last month introduced multiple anti-tanking proposals to its board of governors. But that hasn’t stopped Warriors forward Draymond Green from offering a tougher possible solution.After the Warriors’ 110-105 win over the Kings on Tuesday, Green urged the NBA to take a more bold stance on issuing teams for tanking.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW...
Schumer blasts Trump’s Iran war as failure, moves to rein in his war powers amid ceasefire
The top Senate Democrat argued that President Donald Trump's war in Iran has left the U.S. worse off, and plans to force another vote to handcuff the president's war powers as a fragile ceasefire begins.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that Senate Democrats will again force a vote on a war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s use of the military in Iran when the upper chamber returns. The Senate is slated to return Monday, but the exact day when Democrats will pull the tri...
Cast Adrift, Meta Employees Have No Idea Who the ‘Token Legend’ Is Anymore
One week, you're the "Cache Wizard." The next, you're just some poor schmuck.
College student accused of letting newborn drown – police reveal phone photos of ‘hated mom’ Casey Anthony
A Florida college student is behind bars after allegedly watching her newborn drown after unexpectedly giving birth in a toilet, according to police, who said they found photos of "America's most hated mom" Casey Anthony on her phone.Anne Mae Demegillo, 20, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and failure to report the death of a person with the intent to conceal the death or alter the evidence or circumstances surrounding such death, acc...
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‘Pinprick of light’: Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on moon
The Artemis II crew reported six meteorite flashes during a seven-hour watch.
NYT Claims Adam Back Is Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
A New York Times investigation by John Carreyrou claims a British cryptographer named Adam Back is the strongest circumstantial candidate yet for being Satoshi Nakamoto. The report citing overlaps in writing style, ideology, technical background, and old posts that outlined key parts of Bitcoin years before its launch. Carreyrou is a renowned investigative journalist and author, best known for exposing the massive fraud at Theranos while at the Wall Street Journal. Here's an excerpt from the rep...
Poke makes AI agents as easy as sending a text
Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how.
AI agent Poke makes setting up automations as easy as sending a text
Poke brings AI agents to everyday users via text message by handling tasks and automations without complex setup, apps, or technical know-how.
Mullin weighs using airport customs as leverage against sanctuary cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the federal government could stop processing customs at airports in sanctuary cities as a way to pressure them on immigration enforcement.Such a move could effectively lock out global travelers from major cities like New York, New Orleans and Philadelphia, placing a damper on incoming commerce and economic benefits that could directly affect those cities’ business environments and tax bases.Mullin told "Special Report" that as sanctuary cities re...
You Can Add ‘Lamp That Folds Your Laundry’ to the List of Doomed Startups
Finally a $1,500 robotic lamp that folds your shirts.
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The New Financial Iron Curtain: Taxes, Capital Controls, and The War On Your Wealth
The New Financial Iron Curtain: Taxes, Capital Controls, and The War On Your Wealth Authored by Chris Macintosh via InternationalMan.com, There is a term called “gating” in the fund management world. It refers to blocking investors from redeeming their funds. Funds do this sometimes as a precaution… and other times when they are in the poo. Well, governments are the same. When they are in the poo, they also resort to their version of gating. It’s just called taxes. I’ve always...
Iran threatens to end ceasefire over Hezbollah's exclusion from truce deal
The lack of a two-week pause in the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be a dealbreaker for Iran’s regime as the ceasefire takes effect.While the Trump administration maintains the deal does not include the Tehran-backed terrorist movement Hezbollah, Iran is threatening to use that exclusion as a pressure point against the U.S., potentially collapsing the entire ceasefire.On Wednesday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that "The Iran–U.S. Ceasefire terms are c...
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Suspect in Gilgo Beach Murders Pleads Guilty
Rex Heuermann had been charged with killing at least seven women on Long Island. He was arrested in 2023, more than a decade after the first bodies were found.
Lengthy suspensions handed out to members of wild Angels-Braves brawl that saw fists, tackles
The big hitters in Tuesday night's brawl between the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves have each been given a harsh punishment.Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez were each given seven-game suspensions for their roles in the benches-clearing affair.Lopez threw a pitch up and in on Soler, which the latter appeared to take exception to. Soler then charged at Lopez, and the two began to exchange numerous punches - not many of which landed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE S...
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500+ brain scans reveal what LSD, psilocybin, DMT have in common
Psilocybin, LSD, mescaline, DMT, and ayahuasca have different chemical structures, different durations, different cultural histories and they all do the same thing to the brain. A mega-analysis published in Nature Medicine found a shared two-part pattern across all five drugs: normally tight neural networks weaken internally, while brain regions that usually stay segregated start talking to each other. Read the rest The post 500+ brain scans reveal what LSD, psilocybin, DMT have in common appea...
Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests
Cholera can quickly become life-threatening, but the best defense might be sitting in your pantry.New research from UC Riverside in Southern California reveals that a high-protein diet can effectively "disarm" the bacteria, slash infection levels by 100-fold, and stop the disease in its tracks before it turns fatal.Published in the journal Cell Host and Microbe, the study found that diets rich in casein, the main protein in milk and cheese, along with wheat gluten, could limit cholera bacteria i...
Save up to 55% on Swarovski jewelry these top picks start at $43 on Amazon
If you’re shopping early for Mother’s Day or just treating yourself, Swarovski jewelry is a timeless choice. Right now, you can score popular pieces on Amazon (yes, Amazon!) for up to 54% off. From crystal stud earrings to classic tennis bracelets and three-piece sets, these are styles she'll wear again and again.Original price: $69Simple yet elegant, these hoop earrings are set with crystals. They’re not too large, so they pair well with daily workwear or add some sparkle to more formal outfits...
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NJ teen buys abandoned storage unit for $450, finds $50,000 in art inside
Michael Haskell, a 17-year-old high school senior from New Jersey, paid $450 for an abandoned Brooklyn storage unit that turned out to have belonged to Andrew Crispo, an art dealer prominent in the 1980s. Inside were works by Man Ray and Walt Kuhn. Read the rest The post NJ teen buys abandoned storage unit for $450, finds $50,000 in art inside appeared first on Boing Boing.
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No Real People Were Polled: AI Is Now Fabricating What "The Public Thinks"
No Real People Were Polled: AI Is Now Fabricating What "The Public Thinks" The other day Axios ran a piece that cited "findings" that a majority of people trusted their doctors and nurses. Turns out, those "findings" were completely fabricated by a company called Aaru - using AI (causing Axios to issue an editor's note and 'clarification')Aaru uses something they call "silicon sampling," where large language models (the AI) can emulate humans at a fraction of the cost and time requi...
Davey Lopes, four-time All-Star and one of MLB's greatest base stealers, dead at 80
Davey Lopes, a four-time MLB All-Star known for swiping bags while on the basepaths, has died. He was 80.The Los Angeles Dodgers, who Lopes played most of his 16-year career with, released a statement on Wednesday confirming his death."The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80. Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest base stealers in MLB history.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Our con...
A hacker claims to have stolen 10PB+ of data, including classified defense docs and missile schematics, from China's National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin
Isaac Yee / CNN: A hacker claims to have stolen 10PB+ of data, including classified defense docs and missile schematics, from China's National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin A hacker has allegedly
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CIA located a downed airman from 40 miles away by detecting his heartbeat
A weapons systems officer from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle spent nearly 48 hours hiding in a mountain crevice in southern Iran. He was found 40 miles away by his heartbeat. The CIA deployed a classified technology called Ghost Murmur, developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division. Read the rest The post CIA located a downed airman from 40 miles away by detecting his heartbeat appeared first on Boing Boing.
Paulina Porizkova says modeling taught her to 'do as you're told' including taking off her clothes
From her childhood with a hard-to-please mother to her youthful modeling days, Paulina Porizkova said she felt trained to do as she was told even when that meant taking her top off."When I began modeling at 15, it was just the same story all over again," the former supermodel said after talking about feeling like she had to put on a show to please her single mom who paid little attention to her as a child."The quickest way to get out of a situation was do as you're told," she said on the "Twenty...
The First Big ‘Alien: Earth’ Season 2 Addition Is Peter Dinklage
The 'Game of Thrones' star is joining Noah Hawley's 'Alien' prequel series.
How to Watch NASA’s Artemis 2 Return to Earth at a Blazing 25,000 MPH
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One person killed after a police chase on the 5 Freeway in East L.A.
A police chase ended Wednesday morning with a deadly officer-involved shooting in East L.A. on the 5 Freeway, according to authorities.
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Greece to ban social media for under 15-year-olds
It becomes the latest country to do so as concern grows over the platforms’ impact.
Kirk Cousins reveals how a FaceTime call with Tom Brady sealed his decision to join the Raiders
Tom Brady is not only a seven-time Super Bowl champion and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, but he's also a great recruiter.New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins credited Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, for giving him a big nudge during his free-agency decision."I texted (Brady), asked him to call me when he could, and he actually FaceTimed me—I was at youth baseball practice. So, I stepped away and just FaceTimed with Tom for a minute just to kind of get on the sam...
Michael Moore calls Democratic Party 'cowards' who actually support Iran war
Left-wing filmmaker Michael Moore argued on Tuesday that President Donald Trump made a "Holocaust" level threat against Iran, but argued that Democratic Party leadership were fine with letting it happen."The so-called 'opposition party' in the U.S. the party that initiated and continues to enable the genocide in Gaza and whose Senate 'Leader' Chuck Schumer taunted Trump last year to be more aggressive with Iran stands by now and watches this horror," Moore wrote on Substack. "Not simply because ...
DoorDash and Wing are expanding their drone delivery partnership to Atlanta
DoorDash and Wing have announced a new partnership that will allow users in metro Atlanta to have food delivered by drone. Besides working with DoorDash in select regions of Virginia, North Carolina and Texas, Wing, Alphabet's drone delivery subsidiary, also recently expanded its agreement to make deliveries for Walmart. Eligible customers near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove will be able to order food for drone delivery and receive it in "as little as 20 minutes," according to DoorDash. Orders are ...
UK's NATO show of force ends with docked destroyer in Mediterranean after 'technical' issue
The United Kingdom’s only warship deployed to the eastern Mediterranean during the Iran conflict has been forced into port over a "technical" issue, abruptly sidelining a key piece of Britain’s regional military presence as pressure mounts on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s handling of the crisis.The docking of HMS Dragon a Type 45 destroyer tasked with defending U.K. assets and projecting force near the conflict zone weakens Britain’s visible military posture at a sensitive moment, as a fragile U...
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Vance Warns Iranians Ahead Of Pakistan Talks: US "Has All The Cards" and "We Want The Nuclear Fuel"
Vance Warns Iranians Ahead Of Pakistan Talks: US "Has All The Cards" and "We Want The Nuclear Fuel" Summary: Vice President Vance (who's been tapped to lead talks) warns Iranians: Trump "has all the cards" and cannot have a nuclear weapon. Follows Pentagon/WH declaring "total victory". Iran says it has upper-hand. US, Iran agree to meet for first direct talks in Islamabad. Situation fragile given that Iran is threatening to hit Israel again over IDF's massive Lebanon airstr...
