New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill rips FIFA after reports that NJ Transit tickets to World Cup will be over $100
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill spoke about reports NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station will cost over $100 on World Cup game days.In a video posted to social media, Sherrill, who took office in January, wanted to tell those attending "exactly where things stand" amid the "recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey.""Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup zero. That le...
NFL begins onboarding replacement officials as referee labor deal nears expiration: report
The NFL has reportedly begun onboarding replacement officials in case their unionized referees are not available.The Athletic reported that teams were issued a memo by league officials Wednesday to inform them that potential replacements had undergone or were undergoing background checks.The outlet reported that the officials have worked at the NCAA level in all divisions, and physical examinations will follow.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe NFL Referees Association is aimi...
Kevin Sorbo says he ‘escaped’ California, slams Democratic leadership in fiery remarks
Kevin Sorbo is taking aim at the Democratic Party saying his move out of California wasn’t just a relocation, it was an escape.The former "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" star doubled down on his move to Florida as he described what he believes are issues with declining leadership and cultural shifts on the West Coast.Speaking candidly during an appearance with Sky News Australia, a host asked what Sorbo thought about the Democratic governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz.HOLLYWOOD'S 'FIRST CANCEL CUL...
Philadelphia mayor fires back at Uber and Lyft over rideshare tax plan: 'Don't believe the ads'
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker stood by her proposal to tax rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft to generate revenue for the city's school district despite opposition from the companies.During a press conference on Wednesday, Parker reiterated her plan to tax rideshares $1 per ride in Philadelphia amid a $300 million budget deficit. She originally proposed the plan last month after a proposed city budget threatened to cut at least 340 school staff jobs.Uber and Lyft have pushed back on the...
Navy reservist accused of murdering wife and hiding her body in freezer arrested after international manhunt
A Navy reservist accused of murdering his wife in Virginia and fleeing the country has been arrested and is expected to be extradited to the United States.David Varela, 38, sparked an international manhunt after the body of Lina Maria Guerra, 39, was found inside a freezer in their Norfolk home on Feb. 5. He was arrested overseas, FBI Director Kash Patel announced."More big news today… @FBI is announcing the successful overseas apprehension of David Varela, a 38-year-old Navy reservist who is wa...
Sotomayor walks back remarks criticizing Kavanaugh, says comments were 'inappropriate'
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday she regretted "hurtful" remarks about a colleague, apologizing in a court-issued statement after seemingly taking aim at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s perspective on immigration enforcement.During a prior appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, Sotomayor, without mentioning him by name, criticized Kavanaugh, "for failing to grasp the real-world effects of an unsigned order last year that allowed immigration enforcement sweeps in...
Sheriff sues woman who allegedly made up ICE detention, enjoyed spa day in ‘hoax’ compared to Jussie Smollett
A hoax drawing comparisons to Jussie Smollett's case is at the center of a lawsuit after a Wisconsin sheriff said a woman fabricated a 40-hour ICE detention, with investigators pointing to hotel records, surveillance video and text messages that contradict her claims.Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt announced the legal action following a weekslong investigation into claims by Sundas "Sunny" Naqvi that she was held by federal authorities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including at the Dodge County J...
Man claiming to be cartel member allegedly threatens to put 'green light' on cops and their families
A Texas man who claimed to have ties to Mexican drug cartels was arrested Monday for a second time after he allegedly threatened to harm sheriff's deputies and their families during his initial arrest, authorities said.Jon Christian Orozco, 25, was first arrested April 10 in El Paso during a traffic stop after allegedly running a red light, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. During the stop, deputies allegedly smelled alcohol, and Orozco was arrested on suspicion of second-degree driving ...
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Major Israeli PAC Flips: Tel Aviv Should Pay Out-Of-Pocket If It Wants US Weapons
Major Israeli PAC Flips: Tel Aviv Should Pay Out-Of-Pocket If It Wants US Weapons via Middle East Eye The pro-Israel advocacy group J Street is now calling for an end to "direct" US military support to Israel, per a new policy document published this week. The group had previously backed Washington's continued provision of defensive weapons systems, such as the replenishment of Israel's Iron Dome, at no cost to Israelis. Now, it says the US "should continue to sell" short-range a...
Elizabeth Banks admits she cannot understand White women who voted for Trump over Harris
Actress Elizabeth Banks admitted she doesn’t "understand" the 53% of White women who voted for President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris.Banks urged women to emulate her "Hunger Games" character, Effie Trinket, and become "revolutionaries" against what she described as a "fascist regime.""Effie is the model, guys. I don’t understand the 53% of White ladies that didn’t vote for Kamala. What were you thinking?" Banks said in a "Bustle" podcast episode posted Tuesday, first reported ...
Bessent says Trump tariffs could return by July after Supreme Court setback
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be restored as early as July, signaling a rapid pivot by the Trump administration after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA-based tariffs earlier this year, forcing the administration to turn to other trade authorities."We had a setback at the Supreme Court in terms of the tariff policy," Bessent said Tuesday at an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal. "But we will be implementing or conduct...
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Two cousins admit to a double-booking rental scam to steal $8.5 million and disrupt travel nationwide
From October 2017 to November 2019, the defendants used fake host names and other people's identities to list properties, according to prosecutors. In some cases they listed properties using false or nonexistent addresses and posted fabricated reviews to make listings appear more legitimate.
Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await
The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks including the harsh reality of Canadian winters as it seeks to expand north.
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Mamdani’s Wife Admits ‘Shame’ Over Social Media Posts From Her Teens
Rama Duwaji apologized for using what she said was “harmful” language as a teenager, in her first interview since her husband, Zohran Mamdani, took office.
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China's Unitree Unveils Robot With "Human-Like Physique" That Can Outrun Most People
China's Unitree Unveils Robot With "Human-Like Physique" That Can Outrun Most People The race for bipedal humanoid robot intelligence has certainly been in the news, with robots receiving "AI brains" that have already brought them onto factory floors and will likely become more visible in the public world in the coming years (see UBS). But there is another race that Chinese robot maker Unitree is simultaneously part of, and that is actual speed. In recent days, Unitree posted a v...
Trump to be honored by CNN's potential new owner ahead of White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Donald Trump is being honored by the next potential owner of CNN ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner.Breaker Media reported Tuesday that Paramount CEO David Ellison is hosting an "intimate gathering" at the newly named Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, formerly known as the United States Institute of Peace, on April 23, just two days before Trump is scheduled to attend the annual media gala for the first time as president.According to a copy of the invitation obtained by B...
'Happy Days' star Henry Winkler filmed his first-ever nude scene at 79
Henry Winkler was still having new experiences in his late 70s.During a recent appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" the 80-year-old actor discussed filming the first nude scene of his career at the age of 79."Maya Rudolph is one of my favorites. She is a brilliant. She is [a] brilliant person and a lovely person. So, when she asked me to be on the first episode of the third season of 'Loot,' I didn't even ask to read the script," he explained.He then explained that when he went to his first costum...
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Waymo Partners With Waze To Use Self-Driving Cars To Track Potholes
Waymo Partners With Waze To Use Self-Driving Cars To Track Potholes Authored by Dylan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two Alphabet-owned companies, Waymo and Waze, announced on April 9 that they will team up to detect potholes and share that information with local government agencies to help get them filled more efficiently. A self-driving Waymo vehicle awaits passengers in Los Angeles on July 1, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times “Waymo is already making roads safer...
Sherrone Moore's alleged mistress rips sentence that kept former Michigan coach out of jail
The former Michigan staffer with whom Sherrone Moore allegedly had an inappropriate relationship that led to his firing and subsequent arrest is not thrilled that Moore seemingly got off easy.Moore was fired for his relationship with Paige Shiver on Dec. 10. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into her house and threatening to kill himself.Moore was sentenced to 18 months probation and ordered to pay just over $1,000 in fines, which was not enough for Shiver.CLICK HERE ...
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Videos Show Officers Beating Man During Arrest in Brooklyn
Two officers were placed under investigation after the videos surfaced. Mayor Zohran Mamdani called them disturbing. The Police Department said officers incorrectly identified the man.
Filings: Caterpillar acquires self-driving electric tractor startup Monarch Tractor's assets, after it raised $200M+ and struggled to pivot to software services
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Where's the Dividing Line Between A Star and A Planet? Ask the JWST.
It's obvious that Earth is a planet. It's obvious that the Sun is a star. But for substellar objects like brown dwarfs, it's not so clear. Researchers are using the JWST to find a stronger dividing line between star and planet that depends on how they formed.
'The View' co-hosts clash over whether to embrace ex-Trumpers like Marjorie Taylor Greene
"The View" hosts feuded Wednesday over whether MAGA defectors like former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene should be embraced, now that they have turned against President Donald Trump.Co-host Joy Behar said both sides of the political aisle needed reconciliation, saying, "They both have major issues, they recognize things they’ve said in the past about each other that are horrendous, on both sides actually, but it seems to me that they are seeing the emergency we’re in right now with Trump and the Wh...
Thousands of AI‑written, edited or 'polished' books are being sold, an eerie echo of Orwell's 'novel‑writing machines'
At some point in the next several months, I am hoping to receive a modest check as a member of the class covered in the class-action settlement Bartz v. Anthropic.
Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Can Now Read Gauges, Spot Spills, and Reason
Boston Dynamics has integrated Google DeepMind into its robotic dog Spot, giving it more autonomous reasoning for industrial inspections like spotting spills and reading gauges. Spot can also now recognize when to call on other AI tools. IEEE Spectrum reports: Boston Dynamics is one of the few companies to commercially deploy legged robots at any appreciable scale; there are now several thousand hard at work. Today the company is announcing that its quadruped robot Spot is now equipped with Goog...
Molotov-slinging menace allegedly strikes Tesla shop amid wave of corporate arson attacks
An early morning arson attack torched a New Orleans business Tuesday, and investigators are working to determine whether the blaze is part of a broader pattern of politically-charged incidents targeting companies, authorities said.New Orleans police responded around 7:52 a.m. to a business in the 2800 block of Tchoupitoulas Street after the owner discovered fire damage, according to the New Orleans Police Department.No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made.Investigators have not ...
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Police responding to reports of shooting near Sepulveda Middle School
Shooting near Supulveda Middle School with reports of at least one injury.
‘Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender’ Leaked Online. Some Fans Say Paramount Deserves the Fallout
After the full movie leaked, animators mourned the chance to release their work as intended. Others feel the leak is justified in light of Paramount’s marketing blunders and association with Trump.
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Build It, And They Will Come? Not The Case At Baltimore's Harbor East Luxury Tower
Build It, And They Will Come? Not The Case At Baltimore's Harbor East Luxury Tower The Four Seasons Private Residences in Harbor East, situated in crime-ridden Baltimore City and serving as a flagship luxury development project tied to the Inner Harbor's waterfront revitalization, was originally envisioned as an ultra-luxury tower designed to attract the rich and powerful. The premise for building the tower, which opened in 2017, was very simple: build it, and they will come. The P...
Sources: Apple plans to send a significant part of its Siri team, known as a laggard, to an AI coding bootcamp; the group is expected to be fewer than 200 (The Information)
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40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls
Members of AFSCME Local 3299, a union that represents more than 40,000 workers across University of California hospitals and campuses, said they would launch an open-ended strike next month unless they come to an agreement for a new contract.
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Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101
A lifelong New Yorker and longtime City Council member, she opposed Robert Moses’s wrecking ball, championed historic preservation and fought for women’s and gay rights.
Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright'
First lady Melania Trump delivered a plea to lawmakers on Wednesday, demanding "action over awareness" to secure the futures of America's foster children by turning her recent executive action into permanent law.During a bipartisan congressional committee meeting, Trump outlined her vision to transform vulnerable youth into financially independent business owners, explaining the American dream should be "their birthright."While describing the Fostering the Future executive order she signed in No...
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MAGA Mike fact-checks the Pope on Jesus
House Speaker by the thinnest margins, Mike Johnson took a moment to explain Christianity to the Pope. Suggesting that while Pope Francis might frown on war, there's always the handy "just war" doctrine for when the teachings of Jesus become a little inconvenient. Read the rest The post MAGA Mike fact-checks the Pope on Jesus appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Pentagon Accused Of Cover-Up After Missing Deadline On 46 Military UAP Videos
Pentagon Accused Of Cover-Up After Missing Deadline On 46 Military UAP Videos Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, The Pentagon has come under fire for failing to meet a congressional deadline to release dozens of military videos showing unidentified aerial phenomena, sparking fresh claims of a bureaucratic stall on one of the most sensitive national security issues in decades. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., had pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deliver 46 speci...
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2 Men Plead Not Guilty to Supporting ISIS in Gracie Mansion Attack
The defendants, Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, face federal charges in the homemade-bomb attack on an anti-Muslim protest in March. No one was injured.
Foreign minister says she spoke to Lebanese counterpart in wake of Canadian citizen's killing
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she spoke with her Lebanese counterpart on Tuesday to express condolences on the killing of a Canadian citizen in the country last week, but declined to sanction Israel, which his family blames for the death.
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What if your calendar ran on a worm that splits itself in half?
Once or twice a year, on reefs across Vanuatu, Samoa, Fiji, Timor-Leste, and other islands of the southwestern Pacific, the palolo worm tears itself in half. The front portion stays put in the coral rubble where the worm normally hides. The back end grows tiny eyes, swells with gametes blue-green if female, orange if male and rises toward the surface, where it ruptures, spilling its cargo into the sea. Read the rest The post What if your calendar ran on a worm that splits itself in half? appear...
Booking.com customers warned of 'reservation hijacking' after data breach
With the busy travel season approaching, a data breach at Booking.com is leading to warnings about phishing scams known as "reservation hijacking."
X users complain that the latest crackdown on bots purged secret accounts they had used for years to watch and curate their favorite porn
Jason Parham / Wired: X users complain that the latest crackdown on bots purged secret accounts they had used for years to watch and curate their favorite porn The platform's large-scale crackdown o
'The View' co-host claims she personally witnessed troubling behavior from Swalwell
"The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin claimed on Wednesday that she was privately disturbed by allegedly seeing California Rep. Eric Swalwell "overserved" with alcohol at an event.Swalwell has ended his campaign for California governor and resigned from Congress after he was accused of sexual assault, as well as multiple reports alleging other misconduct with women. He has acknowledged "mistakes in judgment" but claimed the assault allegations against him are false.Co-host Whoopi Goldberg note...
Carrie Underwood surprises 'American Idol' contestant with Tiffany jewelry and handwritten note
Carrie Underwood is getting called out for her generosity.An "American Idol" contestant revealed on Monday that the superstar judge had gifted her with jewelry from Tiffany and sent her a handwritten note congratulating her on making it to the top 11 on the reality singing competition."Didn’t think my first piece of Tiffany and Co. jewelry would come from Carrie Underwood," Hannah Harper wrote along with a crying emoji on Facebook. She added, "But truly, the part that got me the most was the han...
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Fire breaks out at Viva Energy oil refinery in Geelong, Australia
The refinery supplies 10% of Australia's fuel, and 50% of Victoria's.
The First ‘Clayface’ Footage Was Wonderfully Disgusting
Tom Rhys Harries stars as the Batman villain in the new film arriving October 23.
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Do White People Even Play Golf?
Do White People Even Play Golf? Nike has long been one of the most recognizable athletic brands in the world, but the sneaker and apparel company has suffered rapid brand deterioration amid its move to fully embrace woke corporate politics, with its stock collapsing roughly 75% from its peak during the Covid era, when the Marxist NGO Black Lives Matter gained traction across corporate America. Nike’s stock has been a disaster and is trading at 2014 prices. Management just can’t f...
US Jobs Too Important To Risk Chinese Car Imports, Says Ford CEO
In an interview with Fox News, Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that allowing Chinese vehicle imports could put nearly a million U.S. jobs at risk. He said China's heavily subsidized auto industry has enough excess capacity to supply the entire U.S. market, while also raising serious cybersecurity concerns given how much data modern connected cars collect. Ars Technica reports: "First of all, the Chinese have huge direct support for their auto companies," Farley said, while noting that China has the a...
Spanberger receives DHS plea to hold illegal immigrant repeat offender now charged in attempted rape
FIRST ON FOX: Virginia Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger has been asked not to release yet another criminal illegal immigrant as northern Virginia, a major suburb of Washington, D.C., continues to be rocked by a migrant crime spree.Fox News Digital has learned that the Department of Homeland Security has asked Spanberger and "sanctuary politicians" in Arlington, Virginia, to honor a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer on a Guatemalan illegal immigrant charged with attempted rape.T...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Iran will 'for sure' play in World Cup despite conflict involving US
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran "for sure" will play in the World Cup this summer despite the ongoing war involving the United States.The conflict in the Middle East begged the question whether Iran, which qualified for the World Cup that begins in June in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, would still participate given the circumstances.All three of Iran’s group stage games are scheduled to be played in the U.S. That remains the case after Iranian government officials suggest...
Alleged ISIS-inspired terror suspects left feds ‘voluminous’ digital trail, family breaks down in tears
The two terror suspects accused of hurling homemade bombs outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion in an ISIS-inspired attack pleaded not guilty to federal charges Wednesday. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, allegedly threw live explosive devices into a protest outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence on March 7, after traveling from Pennsylvania. The bombs did not detonate and no one was injured. Appearing in federal court Wednesday, both Balat and Kayumi pleaded not guilty to eight charge...
Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo
Apple's MacBook Neo is a $600 (or $500 for students) shot across the bow at affordable Windows laptops, and it seems like Microsoft has ready its first response. The newly announced "Microsoft College Offer" is a bundle of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, custom Xbox controller and discounted laptop that the company thinks could woo students away from Apple's new deal. With the purchase of a discounted machine directly from Microsoft, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy or PC maker...
Duke suspends Students for Justice in Palestine following complaints over antisemitic Instagram post
Duke University recently moved to suspend its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) after the university received complaints about a flyer from the group that some claimed was antisemitic. The North Carolina university joins a string of other schools that have taken action against SJP chapters.On March 13, Duke SJP posted a flyer on its Instagram advertising a meeting to discuss "Iran, Zionism and U.S. Imperialism." The flyer drew criticism, as it depicted two pigs shaking hands, on...
Lobster harvesters hope for strong prices as cost of fuel and other expenses soar
A relatively low supply of lobsters and increased demand with the removal of international trade barriers are pointing to better prices, the executive director of the Maritime Fishermen's Union told The Canadian Press.
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SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con, U.S. Says
Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the outing, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.
UN filing accuses UK of forced displacement as Diego Garcia tensions and security fears grow
U.K. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces a "crimes against humanity" complaint at the United Nations over the treatment of the Chagossian people as tensions rise after an Iranian missile attempt targeting Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.Starmer, who is named in the filling, has been reported specifically over the removal of four people who returned to the island in a complaint filed by the attorney general for the Chagossian government.James Tumbridge's filing also comes as the exiled leaders...
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The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?
Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.
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JWST Sees Smoking Gun for Black Hole Mergers in the Virgo Cluster
A pair of dwarf galaxies in the giant Virgo Cluster show what can happen when these stellar cities interact. Scientists at the University of Michigan focused the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) onto the galaxies NGC 4486B and UCD736 and found each of them sporting "overmassive" black holes at or near their hearts. Those supermassive black holes comprise a large fraction of each galaxy's mass.
Shoplifter's beefy backpack rips open on escalator, sending dozens of steaks sprawling across floor
In what can only be described as a high "steaks" game of tug-of-war, a brazen shoplifter at a supermarket in the U.K. found himself at the center of a viral "beef" with local security after he attempted to smuggle a small fortune in red meat out of the building, Jam Press reported.The incident took place at a Tesco Extra in the United Kingdom. It was captured on a mobile phone, racking up over 400,000 views after surfacing on April 9.The drama began when a sharp-eyed security guard noticed a man...
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Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Detained By ICE In Florida
Former Brazilian Intelligence Chief Detained By ICE In Florida Authored by Charis Summers via The Epoch Times, Alexandre Ramagem, a former chief of the Brazilian intelligence agency and a close ally of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Orlando, Florida. Ramagem was chief of the ABIN intelligence agency from 2019 until 2022, when he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies, representing Bolsonaro’s Liberal Pa...
Olympic gold medalist's divorce takes ugly turn as private emails, online insults emerge: 'Tip of the iceberg'
An Olympic gold medalist's divorce is rearing its ugly head.Ryan Lochte and his estranged wife, Kayla Reid, announced last summer they would be getting a divorce after seven years of marriage.They have three children together, and Lochte has since been dating Molly Gillihan.And it's becoming pretty clear the women are not fond of each other nor is Lochte fond of his estranged wife.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn an Instagram story posted by Reid, Lochte allegedly emailed Rei...
SantaCon boss accused of stealing millions in charity cash to bankroll lavish lifestyle: feds
The man at the helm of New York City’s infamous Christmas-themed bar crawl has landed himself on the naughty list as federal prosecutors allege he pocketed millions of dollars advertised as donations to charity. Stefan Pildes, a 50-year-old Hewitt, New Jersey resident, was taken into custody in Manhattan and charged with one count of wire fraud stemming from allegations that he stole SantaCon proceeds on Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors.SantaCon – an annual event in which tens of thou...
Objection, which aims to use AI and experts to evaluate claims in news stories, debuts with funding from Peter Thiel, Balaji Srinivasan; evaluations cost $2,000
Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch: Objection, which aims to use AI and experts to evaluate claims in news stories, debuts with funding from Peter Thiel, Balaji Srinivasan; evaluations cost $2,000 After he
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An open-source bot that only bets "no" on Polymarket is making money
Sterling Crispin, an artist and engineer, built a Python bot called Nothing Ever Happens that does one thing on Polymarket it bets against every event. New prediction market opens? The bot buys "No." Automatically, around the clock, for every market it can find. Read the rest The post An open-source bot that only bets "no" on Polymarket is making money appeared first on Boing Boing.
Dear AI, I'm autistic; should I go to this party?
When people ask ChatGPT and other AI models for advice, they often share deeply personal details in hopes of getting better answers: their age, their gender, their mental health history, even medical
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IMF Warns US Treasury Market Prone To "Sudden Repricing" Due To Soaring Debt, Overreliance On Bills
IMF Warns US Treasury Market Prone To "Sudden Repricing" Due To Soaring Debt, Overreliance On Bills The International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday that the relentless US debt issuance is undermining the premium Treasuries have commanded from investors, with implications for government securities across the globe. “The increase in the US Treasury security supply is compressing the safety premium that US Treasuries have traditionally commanded an erosion that pushes up borrowing co...
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Your odds of finding a 100-year-old message in a bottle: 1 in 8 million
With 8 billion people on Earth, mathematician Kevin Burke calculates that any one person's chances of stumbling across a century-old message in a bottle are about 1 in 8 million. The calculation takes just two steps, as Burke explains in The Conversation. Read the rest The post Your odds of finding a 100-year-old message in a bottle: 1 in 8 million appeared first on Boing Boing.
CBP officers seize over $2.8M in cocaine and meth in back-to-back busts at California port of entry
FIRST ON FOX: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized more than $2.8 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine in back-to-back busts involving suspected drug smugglers at the southern border.CBP officers discovered more than 430 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry in California, April 7 and 8.They first seized cocaine after a 51-year-old man from Mexico driving a Toyota Prius was referred for a secondary inspection.Following an alert ...
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He Preached the Gospel on the Subway. Then He Pulled Out a Machete.
Anthony Griffin was a popular battle rapper who turned toward religious rhetoric. The police say he slashed three people with a machete before they killed him.
Scientists Found Literal Ink From Ballpoint Pens in Martian Meteorites
This doesn't devalue scientific research thus far, but we might need a more unified approach for cleaning important samples, the study says.
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Harassment streamer Johnny Somali sentenced to six months labor in Korea
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, the harassment streamer who calls himself Johnny Somali, spent months on camera insisting that no Korean court would ever put him behind bars. A Seoul judge just put him behind bars. Attorney Andrew Esquire, who has been tracking the case, reports on YouTube that Ismael was convicted on all eight charges against him: four counts of business obstruction, two under Korea's minor crimes act, and two for distributing deepfakes. Read the rest The post Harassment streamer Johnny...
Police flood Orange Crush island hot spot, warn of teen takeovers as beach bash madness returns
Heightened security is coming to Tybee Island this weekend as the controversial Orange Crush festival returns, bringing with it concerns over a recent surge in unpermitted teen takeovers."Rest assured that we have heard you and that public safety will always be our top priority," Tybee Island Police Department Capt. Emory Randolph said in a statement to Fox News Digital when asked about residents' concerns over the upcoming weekend's festivities."In recent months, stories of so-called 'teen take...
‘Yellowstone’ star Luke Grimes reveals outlaw country was 'no-go' in pastor father’s house
Though Luke Grimes grew up on country music as a child, the "outlaw" western tunes weren't always accepted in his household.During an interview with Taste of Country, Grimes, best known for his role as Kayce Dutton in "Yellowstone" and its spinoff, "Marshals," opened up about following his parent's strict rules when it came to music and explained how he was able to "break out" the outlaw music."My way into country was through my father, who whenever we would go on hunting trips or trips with jus...
Two-time Super Bowl champion, former Cowboys star John Fitzgerald dead at 77
Former Dallas Cowboys center John Fitzgerald, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is dead at 77.The Cowboys' team website announced he died Tuesday morning. No cause of death was given.The Cowboys selected Fitzgerald in the fourth round out of Boston College after he played on both sides of the ball. He played both offensive guard and defensive tackle in college and was inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWhen he was a rookie, th...
NY-based Auctor, which uses AI to curate resource plans and process flows to help companies adopt new software, raised $20M in a combined seed and Series A
Chris Metinko / Axios: NY-based Auctor, which uses AI to curate resource plans and process flows to help companies adopt new software, raised $20M in a combined seed and Series A Auctor, a startup h
The ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ Han Solo Proves You Really Can’t Replace Harrison Ford
'It may not look like much, but it's got it where it counts' is probably not something you want to say to someone's face wandering 'Galaxy's Edge.'
BYD Is Rolling Out 5-Minute Charging on Several Popular EVs
The new Blade Battery 2.0 Flash Charging system can recharge EV batteries from 10% to 70% in five minutes.
Nine dead, 13 wounded in second Turkish mass shooting in two days
A 14-year-old boy is dead after allegedly killing at least nine people and wounding 13 more at a Turkish middle school Wednesday, according to media and official reports.The boy reportedly carried out the violent attack, the second of its kind in as many days in Turkey, with guns belonging to his father, a former police officer, according to Regional Governor Mukerrem Unluer."A student came to school with guns that we believe belonged to his father in his backpack. He entered two classrooms and ...
Jury Does What Trump’s DOJ Wouldn’t, Deems Ticketmaster a Monopoly
Imagine actually holding a corporation accountable.
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Learn a new language at your pace with Promova for life
TL;DR: Lifetime access to the Promova app for language learning is now only $54.97 (MSRP $299.99) until Apr. 26 at 11:59p.m. PT. Want to learn a new language in a safe and supportive environment? Promova is a modern app that focuses on effective and enjoyable learning get the knowledge without getting overwhelmed. Read the rest The post Learn a new language at your pace with Promova for life appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Treasury Secretary Says Order On Citizenship Proof For Banking Is 'In Process'
Treasury Secretary Says Order On Citizenship Proof For Banking Is 'In Process' Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday confirmed that an executive order mandating banks to collect citizenship information on customers is underway. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addresses journalists in Paris on March 16, 2026. Ludovic Marin / AFP via Getty Images “It’s in process. And I don’t think it’s unreasonable, because, why d...
Cal.com Is Going Closed Source Because of AI
Cal is moving its flagship scheduling software from open source to a proprietary license, arguing that AI coding tools now make it much easier for attackers to scan public codebases for vulnerabilities. "Open source security always relied on people to find and fix any problems," said Peer Richelsen, co-founder of Cal. "Now AI attackers are flaunting that transparency." CEO Bailey Pumfleet added: "Open-source code is basically like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault. And now there are 100x...
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Orwell predicted the AI slop novel in 1949
Historian Laura Beers, who is part of the Bartz v. Anthropic class action settlement, writes in The Conversation about realizing that Claude wasn't just trained on the content of her books it was trained on her voice. In March 2026, journalist Julia Angwin filed a similar suit against Grammarly, accusing the company of using writers' identities to power an "Expert Review" tool that mimics specific authors. Read the rest The post Orwell predicted the AI slop novel in 1949 appeared first on Boing...
Woman added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list arrested hours later after tips poured in from Florida: Patel
FIRST ON FOX: A woman who was on the run for nearly six years after allegedly shooting two people was arrested in Florida on Wednesday just hours after the FBI added her to its "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list, offering a $1 million reward.KaShawn Nicola Roper, 50, was wanted for allegedly firing multiple shots at a car in Missouri in August 2020, striking two women, one fatally."KaShawn Roper was on the run for nearly six years," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital. "Hours after we ad...
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Iran's most effective weapon might be AI karaoke
The United States deploys fleet after fleet, and its leadership threatens to terrorize Iran and further hobble the glocal economy with a reciprocal blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has been busy winning the war by flooding the internet with witty AI-generated videos that turn geopolitical tension into viral content, now including a surreal clip of Donald Trump singing "Blockade." Read the rest The post Iran's most effective weapon might be AI karaoke appeared first on Boing Boing.
Ex-MLB pitcher Dan Serafini claims innocence in 2021 murder of his in-laws: 'The justice system failed'
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini, who was sentenced to life in prison, insists he is innocent of the 2021 murder his in-laws.Serafini did a recent interview with "Dateline," where the ex-Minnesota Twins hurler claimed to Keith Morrison that he was not the one who killed Gary Spohr and Wendy Wood five years ago."I don’t understand it at all," Serafini said to Morrison. "I believed in the justice system. And the justice system failed."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSerafini was a...
Save big on Skechers sneakers you'll wear every day, starting at $33
Skechers is known for all-day comfort, and right now, retailers like Amazon, DSW and Zappos are heavily discounting some of its top styles. You can score 46% off popular contour foam slip-ins and 50% off sneakers with added arch support, making now the time to grab a pair before they sell out.Amazon has some of the steepest Skechers discounts right now.Men's Go Walk Max Effort sneakers: $33 (54% off)Men's Delson Camden sneakers: $34.99 (42% off)Women's Go Run sneakers: $44.98 (38% off)Men's Holm...
U.S. Supreme Court justice calls colleagues' use of emergency orders 'potentially corrosive'
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration, calling the orders "scratch-paper musings" that can have a "potentially corrosive" effect.
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A keyfob-sized e-reader you can 3D print for about $30
YouTuber Paul Lagier has built an e-reader barely larger than an adult thumb out of a 3D-printed shell, an ESP32 microcontroller, a small battery, and a Heltec Wireless Paper e-ink display. The whole build runs about $30 in parts, according to Android Authority, or roughly a fifth of the cheapest Kindle. Read the rest The post A keyfob-sized e-reader you can 3D print for about $30 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Former MLB prospect, 35, killed in car crash while returning from coaching tournament
A former baseball prospect turned coach and instructor was killed near where he once aimed to make a name for himself in the big leagues.Former Houston Astros minor leaguer Jon Kemmer was 35 years old when he was killed over the weekend in a rollover crash in Galveston County.Explore Jefferson, an outlet near Kemmer's hometown in Pennsylvania, said Kemmer was on his way from coaching a travel tournament in Houston to his home in Santa Fe, Texas, when he crashed.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAG...
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Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency
The L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is aiming to build affordable housing cheaper by simplifying a complicated financing process. On Wednesday, the agency approved its first batch of funding for below-market units.
EU Is Rolling Out an Online Age Verification App That Could Become the Global Blueprint
The momentum is building for a social media ban for minors in one of the largest economies in the world.
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Mullin Blasts Biden Admin After DHS Employee Killed By Naturalized Felon
Mullin Blasts Biden Admin After DHS Employee Killed By Naturalized Felon On Monday, Lauren Bullis, a 40-year-old Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employee, was "brutally shot and stabbed to death" while walking her dog, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is blaming the Biden administration for her murder. Olaolukitan Adon Abel (left) and Lauren Bullis (Photos: DHS) Bullis, an auditor with the DHS Office of Inspector General, was found on Battle Forest Drive in DeKalb County, G...
LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DeREMER: Trump tax cuts deliver bigger refunds and a big boost for working families
This Tax Day, Americans are seeing historic savings thanks to bold, pro-growth policies and massive tax cuts enacted through President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts.In fact, this year’s average tax refunds are up by nearly 11 percent compared to last filing season, and the average refund is more than $3,400.Workers and job creators alike are benefiting from the most pro-worker legislation in American history.Growth for Job CreatorsAs Labor Secretary, I’ve spoken with countless manufacturers,...
Federal jury finds concert business Live Nation is a monopoly
Live Nation, which operates the Ticketmaster platform, has been determined to be a monopoly. A federal jury handed down its decision today that the company violated federal and state antitrust rules. This finding won't surprise anyone who has used Ticketmaster and been sticker-shocked by their final bill. However, it's unclear what the jury’s decision will mean in practice. For starters, the judge overseeing the case hasn't determined what remedies will be applied. The actions could go as far as...
Hannity probes the psychology of Trump's would-be assassin and a new wave of radicalized youth on Fox Nation
The assassination attempt of President Donald Trump in July 2024 rocked America and changed the course of the presidential race.Nearly two years later, Fox Nation is taking a close look into the minds of the would-be assassin, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and other violent suspected extremists in a new special hosted by Sean Hannity."Radicalized: with Sean Hannity" examines the background of Crooks and other alleged violent extremists, including Luigi Mangione and Tyler Robinson. Hannity highlights th...
Switzerland fires hockey coach who admitted to faking vaccination status for 2022 Beijing Olympics
Patrick Fischer, the Swiss hockey coach who admitted he received a fraudulent vaccination card to coach the men's hockey team in the 2022 Olympics, has been fired.Urs Kessler, president of the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation, hinted that the "public discussion about values and trust" wound up playing a role in the firing despite the case being "legally closed.""Trust and integrity are central to our sport and to our organization. From today’s perspective, our initial assessment that the matter was c...
Stefanik clashes with CNN hosts over Trump's Pope comments, while accusing Swalwell of 'criminal' conduct
Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., joined CNN’s "The Situation Room" Tuesday to defend President Donald Trump’s controversy surrounding Pope Leo XIV, while arguing that the papacy should remain strictly spiritual.In a sharp exchange with CNN anchors Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown, Stefanik addressed the Trump's recent criticisms of Pope Leo, the first American-born pontiff. Trump has recently targeted the Chicago-born Pope, calling him "weak" on foreign policy regarding the war in Iran."I don’t want to see ...
Indigenous artisan worried about upcoming Etsy ban on the sale of fur
Etsy has announced it’s banning the sale of fur items on the site in August. The Fur Institute of Canada warns the move will hit Indigenous artisans hardest, who often rely on the site as a major source of income.
6-month-old Cree girl has her Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill
A Cree Walking Out ceremony on Parliament Hill on Wednesday morning at sunrise, arranged by Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, was both a celebration and a learning opportunity for members of Parliament, she said, about the vibrant present and future of Indigenous cultures.
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White House: 'Era Of Amnesty Is Over'
White House: 'Era Of Amnesty Is Over' Authored by Catherine Salgado via PJ Media, “No more activist judges shielding criminal illegals. No more endless delays. Only results.” The Trump White House is celebrating multiple massive immigration enforcement wins that signal the era of mass migration and mass amnesty is over. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert Since Donald Trump came back into office, federal authorities have removed three million illegal aliens from the United States through ICE ...
Hunter Biden now living abroad as legal troubles mount, court filing reveals
Embattled former first son Hunter Biden has reportedly moved out of the United States amid mounting legal issues, just a year after his father left the presidential office in 2025. His attorney, Barry Coburn, disclosed Biden’s current living situation in an April 6 court filing tied to a civil lawsuit over unpaid legal fees."Mr. Biden lives abroad," the document stated. "He cannot pay his current lawyers." It remains unclear where the first son of former President Joe Biden has relocated. Howeve...
