Google Invests $1 Million in Company That Makes AI YouTube Videos for Kids
Animaj AI-generates videos based on existing kids' IP. Its co-founder claims to share your concerns about slop.
Team USA hockey star Matthew Tkachuk reveals whether Olympic gold tops Stanley Cup win
Team USA hockey player Matthew Tkachuk said it is hard to compare the achievements of winning the Winter Olympics versus the Stanley Cup on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."Tkachuk, who won the National Hockey League ultimate prize in back-to-back seasons with the Florida Panthers, shared that the Stanley Cup is physically demanding and earning the title is an extraordinary accomplishment."Winning a Stanley Cup physically on your body is so tough, he said. "It's the hardest trophy to win in sports."...
Alabama teen comes to mother's aid, knocks out stepfather during alleged strangulation attempt
**Warning: This story contains graphic photos.An Alabama man was arrested after allegedly trying to strangle his wife, only to be knocked unconscious by his 13-year-old stepson, authorities said.Daniel Hernandez-Lopez, 32, was charged with domestic violence strangulation, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.Police responded to a home in Foley, Alabama, around 8 p.m. Monday, where Hernandez-Lopez was allegedly trying to strangle his wife during an argument, Fox 10 reported.AUSTRALIAN...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Oil prices soar amid fresh attacks; Iran’s government not at risk of collapse - report
Iran's leadership is not at risk of collapsing any time soon, the report says.
Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze
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Trump suddenly seems anxious to end the war as American casualties mount and Iran finds ways to hit back
It was Mike Tyson who famously said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."In terms of sheer firepower, the greatest military machine in human history has totally overwhelmed Iran and is decimating the country.But the Iranians are finding ways to fight back, as American officials acknowledge, and those who envisioned a cakewalk are finding a rockier road.EXILED IRANIAN WARNS REGIME WAS 'AGGRESSIVELY PATIENT THREAT WAITING TO POUNCE' ON AMERICAThe Trump administration’s disclo...
How shipping companies are navigating danger in the Strait of Hormuz
As the Mideast conflict escalates near the Strait of Hormuz, merchant ships and their workers have been caught in the crosshairs.
The Oscars are getting an award for best casting. About time, casting directors say
For the first time since 2001, the Academy Awards will be giving away a trophy for a brand new category. The professionals responsible for assembling a well-fitting cast say they're glad to have an award that puts their craft in the spotlight.
War has gripped the Middle East, but the turmoil is giving Russia an opportunity
The Kremlin wants to exert its influence in the Middle East and has publicly said its support for Iran, a strategic ally, is unwavering. But experts say there are limits to how far Moscow will go: It does not want to antagonize Washington, and it also stands to gain economically from a global energy crisis.
In Miami, Cuban exiles hope to rebuild country as they await Trump's move on regime change
While the war marches on in Iran, exiled Cubans in South Florida are keenly waiting, watching and wondering when the U.S. administration will turn its full attention south.
Niantic Spatial partners with Coco Robotics to integrate a visual positioning system trained on data from Pokemon Go and Ingress into a fleet of delivery robots
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Gus Lamont: South Australia police end renewed search for missing boy
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At 13, He Was Selling Sneakers. At 18, He’s Facing Terror Charges.
In February, Emir Balat disappeared from the online marketplace he frequented. Weeks later, he was arrested in a homemade-bomb attack near Gracie Mansion.
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Have a Complaint About Your Apartment? You Can Tell Mayor Mamdani.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the third “rental rip-off” hearing in New York City, sitting down with three tenants to hear their woes and assuaging protesters.
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Could Free Child Care Last the Full Day? Some Working Parents Hope So.
New York City will start offering free child care for 2-year-olds this fall. A question for the Mamdani administration is whether it will be available past 2:30 p.m.
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He Was Convicted in a Fatal Hit and Run. Why Isn’t He in Prison?
A New Jersey jury found Harris Jacobs guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after he struck a pedestrian with his S.U.V. But jurors would not have the final word.
GFiber and Astound Broadband To Join Forces
GFiber (a.k.a. Google Fiber) and Astound Broadband announced that they plan to merge into a deal backed by infrastructure investor Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners. The resulting company will be majority owned by Stonepeak, with Alphabet becoming a "significant minority shareholder." Light Reading reports: Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners teamed with Patriot Media to acquire Astound in November 2020 for $8.1 billion. Stonepeak is Astound's largest investor. The deal is expected to close in the...
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Greek Shipping Billionaire Capitalizing On Tanker Demand Surge, Deploying Five Vessels To Strait Of Hormuz
Greek Shipping Billionaire Capitalizing On Tanker Demand Surge, Deploying Five Vessels To Strait Of Hormuz Nothing like supply and demand and good ole' price as a rationing mechanism... Greek shipping billionaire George Procopiou quickly moved to capitalize on the surge in tanker demand when war broke out, dispatching at least five vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Chosun Daily. His move was driven by two key calculations: the massive freight rates oil-import...
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Starmer's Mandelson Mess Explodes: PM Knew About Epstein Friendship
Starmer's Mandelson Mess Explodes: PM Knew About Epstein Friendship Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Another day, another layer peeled back from the rotten core of establishment cronyism, as Keir Starmer faces a torrent of revelations about his handling of Peter Mandelson’s Epstein ties. With payoffs, lies, and deep state cover-ups on full display, this saga underscores how globalist insiders protect their networks at the expense of transparency and justice. From app...
Dr Oz helps older woman who collapsed during Trump's speech at Kentucky event
Dr. Mehmet Oz rushed to help after a woman collapsed during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky on Wednesday.About halfway through Trump’s remarks at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, an older woman behind the president’s riser appeared to need medical attention, prompting Trump to ask the crowd, "Do we have a doctor in the house? Take your time, please."A medical team quickly reached her, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz."First responders are ...
Google Play will let you try a game before you buy it
Google Play has introduced a new feature called Game Trials, which will let you play a portion of paid games for free before you commit to buying them. It’s now rolling out to select paid games on mobile, and it’s coming soon to Google Play Games on PC. Titles that offer Game Trials will show a button marked “Try” on their profile pages. When you click it, you’ll see how long you can play the game before you have to buy it. In Google’s example, the survival and horror game Dredge will give you 6...
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AI Chatbots Are Giving Teens Absolutely Terrible Diet Advice, Study Warns
Five of the major AI chatbots were tested. All of them regularly proposed dietary plans akin to skipping an entire meal each day.
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‘Brain dead’ woman in India wakes up after ambulance hits pothole
Her husband had told his family to prepare for her last rites.
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Atlassian to cut 1600 jobs in AI push by Sydney-based tech firm
About 30% of the 1600 job cuts affect staff based in Australia.
CNN's Abby Phillip issues on-air correction, says she takes 'full responsibility' for Mamdani flub
CNN host Abby Phillip issued an on-air correction Wednesday night for her comment about the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City last weekend after offering a mea culpa on social media earlier in the day."This morning I issued a correction first thing in the morning on X for a mistake that I made in last night's show, but I also wanted to do so on air as well," Phillip told viewers. "I incorrectly said that the bombs that were thrown by ISIS-inspired suspects in New York over the weekend...
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In just under two weeks, the US-Israeli war on Iran has jolted the global security and economic order
New York Times: From travel to strategic ties, the impact is far wider than the Mideast.
Italy win over Mexico sends Team USA to WBC quarterfinals
Team USA can breathe a sigh of relief, and they can thank Team Italy, the squad that put their World Baseball Classic hopes in limbo, after their win over Team Mexico on Tuesday night. With Italy’s 9-1 victory at Daikin Park, they have won Pool B with a perfect 4-0 record and earned a spot in the WBC quarterfinals. But Italy also ensured that Team USA’s run in the tournament continues despite handing the star-studded group a shocking 8-6 defeat on Monday night. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAG...
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China's De-Dollarization Push Meets Washington's Defense Of The Dollar
China's De-Dollarization Push Meets Washington's Defense Of The Dollar Authored by James Gorrie via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the foundation of the global financial system. It dominates trade settlement, anchors central-bank reserves, and underpins international financial networks such as SWIFT. That status has given Washington enormous economic and geopolitical leverage. But from Beijing’s perspective, that same system is a strategic...
Why Falling Cats Always Seem To Land On Their Feet
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: In a paper, published last month in the journal The Anatomical Record, researchers offered a novel take on falling felines. Their evidence suggests new insights into the so-called falling cat problem, particularly that cats have a very flexible segment of their spines that allows them to correct their orientation midair. [...] People have been curious about falling cats perhaps as long as the animals have been living with humans, but t...
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Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race
Israel-Slamming GOP Candidate Dominates Youth Vote In Florida Governor Race In the latest indication of a sea change in US politics, a Republican Florida gubernatorial candidate who's made opposition to US support of Israel a cornerstone of his campaign is winning the young-GOP vote by a wide margin. Combining social media savvy with oratorical flair, the Georgetown dropout-turned-investor and hedge fund manager is likely to continue making gains in his long-shot drive to succeed te...
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Punching down: Despite his tough talk, Trump makes allowances for countries he sees as powerful
New York Times: US leader consistently makes allowances for countries he sees as strong.
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Food Inflation in America
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Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked To Reduced Dementia Risk
Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked To Reduced Dementia Risk Authored by George Citroner via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A daily cup of coffee or tea may do more than wake you up - it could also help keep your brain sharp as you age. Coffee, like this? suwijaknook6644689/Shutterstock New research tracking hundreds of thousands of people over decades suggests that moderate caffeine consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. “Caffeine increases th...
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, siblings look to transfer equity stake to children’s trusts, NFL memo shows
Steve Tisch and siblings Laurie and Jonathan Tisch are seeking to transfer their collective equity stake in the New York Giants to trusts established for their children. ESPN obtained an NFL memo that offered some details about the Tisch family's request. The transfer would require approval from the NFL's finance committee before it could be finalized, according to the memo. If approved, the move would dissolve the Tisch siblings’ ownership stake, with a memo noting they would "no longer own any...
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Trump is moving to replace his global tariffs, targeting more than a dozen major trading partners
Trump is targeting more than a dozen major trading partners.
California State University board meeting falls into chaos amid SJSU lawsuit vs Trump admin over trans scandal
The California State University (CSU) system's board of trustees meeting Tuesday was shaken by a stampede of emotional residents and alumni reacting to a decision to sue the federal government. CSU and San Jose State University announced Friday they are filing the lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player from 2022-24.Tuesday's meeting turned into a war of words. Many speakers ignored ins...
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AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials
AG Bondi Moves To Secure Military Housing After Threats, Joining Other Trump Officials Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly moved into heavily guarded housing at a military base in the Washington area after receiving multiple threats. Several sources familiar with the situation say the threats came from drug cartels as well as political critics, prompting the relocation. Bondi joins a growing list of Donald Trump administration officials who now live at secure military facil...
Graham Platner claims voters concerned over trans athletes are 'manipulated by billionaires'
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner suggested that opposition to transgender athletes in female sports was a result of an "out-of-state billionaire" agenda.Last week, Platner spoke on Slate's "Death, Sex and Money" podcast where he was asked by host Anna Sale about the topic being an ongoing issue for Democratic politicians such as Maine Gov. Janet Mills. Platner admitted that it's an issue that he can't take "seriously" because he considers it "propaganda.""It is this whole campaig...
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Past oil crises forced countries to cut fuel use and pay high prices, now clean tech offers options
Solar installations globally reached a record 655 gigawatts last year.
Trump predicts political future for boxer Jake Paul, offers 'complete and total endorsement' at Kentucky rally
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has long been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump.On Wednesday, the president returned the favor, offering his "complete and total endorsement" should Paul choose to pursue political office. The two were later seen doing Trump's signature dance in a TikTok video posted by Paul himself. Trump delivered the initial comments at a political rally in Hebron, Kentucky, at a logistics and transportation company.Though Paul has voiced support for Trump’s second te...
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'Doomsday plane' performs exercises in Fresno, stoking fears as war escalates
A Boeing E-6B Mercury, or 'Doomsday Plane,' was seen performing exercises near Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Sunday.
Vikings emerge as 'overwhelming favorite' to land Kyler Murray after Cardinals release: report
Kyler Murray’s time with the Arizona Cardinals is officially over after the team released him at the start of the new league year Wednesday. Murray is now a free agent who can speak with any team who may want his services in 2026 and beyond. But it looks like one team is going to be heavily pursuing the former No. 1 overall pick. The Minnesota Vikings, despite having 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy entering his third season with the club, are the "overwhelming favorite" to sign Murray, accor...
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AI Won't Fix America's Looming Debt Crisis
AI Won't Fix America's Looming Debt Crisis Authored by David Youngberg via TheDailyEconomy.org, Last month, Congress sparred with the president over a partial budget, but with few real cuts, America’s slow march toward an epic debt crisis went on undeterred. With over $38 trillion in debt and interest payments exceeding defense or Medicare spending, one would expect lawmakers to confront reality and do the difficult work needed to restore fiscal sanity. But why would they? Cutting ...
Florida lawmakers debate who will pay the price of AI data centers
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What to Do in Dumbo If You’re Here for Business (2026)
The Big Apple has had a tech boom in the past few years—here’s where to stay, play, eat, and work in the city’s tech-dense Dumbo neighborhood.
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Moody's Cuts New York City's Rating Outlook Despite Mamdani Protests
Moody's Cuts New York City's Rating Outlook Despite Mamdani Protests The only surprise is that the move came so late. With New York City facing a historic fiscal crisis courtesy of its new mayor, late on Wednesday Moody’s lowered its outlook on New York City to negative, citing the “sizable and persistent” budget shortfalls it’s facing. The move, which usually precedes a ratings cut in the subsequent several months, came as the ratings company also affirmed its Aa2 rating on the ...
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Hudson River NJ-NY Rail Tunnel Faces New Halt Without Federal Funds
Hudson River NJ-NY Rail Tunnel Faces New Halt Without Federal Funds Construction on the planned $16 billion rail tunnel under the Hudson River could halt again within two to three months unless federal funding resumes, the project’s developer warned last week, according to Bloomberg. The project, led by the Gateway Development Commission, would build a new rail tunnel linking New Jersey and Manhattan for Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains. It would also allow rehabilitation of th...
Grammarly Allegedly ‘Misappropriated’ Names of Journalists, Says Class Action Suit
The Grammarly Expert Review feature included the names of writers and literary figures without consulting them first.
Deep-sea treasure hunter freed after decade behind bars for refusing to reveal gold location
Tommy Thompson, a deep-sea explorer who spent more than a decade in federal custody for refusing to disclose the location of a cache of gold coins from a historic shipwreck, was released from prison.Thompson, 73, walked out of a federal correctional facility Wednesday after a judge ruled that his continued incarceration had lost its "coercive effect."For the better part of ten years, Thompson had remained behind bars, asserting that a lapse in memory regarding the whereabouts of 500 missing gold...
Ax-wielding suspect subdued by teen military recruit's MMA takedown in car wash clash caught on video
An ax-wielding Florida man allegedly stormed toward two teen brothers closing an Ocala car wash Sunday night, before being quickly overpowered by the eldest brother, an 18-year-old MMA-trained military recruit.Video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office allegedly showed the suspect, later identified as Bryce Thayer, 36, approaching car wash workers Leodan Pino, 18, and his 16-year-old brother, as they were closing for the night.Officials said that when Thayer was told to leave the prope...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues US-Iran conflict won't derail economy as gas prices surge
BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink insisted the United States’ war with Iran will not have lasting economic consequences, even as oil prices continue to surge nationwide."Do I believe the war is going to be lasting a long time? No," Fink told Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier. "Do I believe oil is going be reverting back to where it was? Maybe even lower."Fink joined "Special Report" Wednesday, where he discussed how artificial intelligence and the war in Iran are affecting the econo...
CNN reporter deletes post falsely calling Mamdani ‘target of political violence’ in latest foul-up
CNN was slammed a third time Wednesday over its botched coverage of an alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City last weekend.Pennsylvania residents Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization and use of a weapon of mass destruction after they allegedly tossed explosive devices toward law enforcement and anti-Muslim demonstrators outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday protesting Democratic New York City Mayor Zo...
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As black rain and clouds of smoke smother Iran, the war has become an environmental disaster
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The National | 3 cargo ships hit in Strait of Hormuz
March 11, 2026 | Three cargo ships are struck with 'unknown projectiles' in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran ramps up threats of retaliation. The Liberals cheer the former NDP MP whose defection brings them closer to a majority. And, why millennials are being warned about colorectal cancer.
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No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Inflation
No, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Driving Inflation Authored by Anthony Watts via ClimateRealism.com, In The New York Times (NYT) article “Is Climate Change Making Inflation Worse?,” writer Lydia DePillis suggests that extreme weather linked to global warming is quietly raising the price of everyday goods like food, electricity, and insurance. The framing is, at best, misleading and, at worst, flat-out false. Inflation is a monetary phenomenon driven by fiscal policy, ce...
Trump administration launches process to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday launched a trade investigation into excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners in a move to rebuild tariff pressure after the U.S. Supreme Court tore down the centerpiece of Trump's trade policy last month.
House Oversight Committee demands depositions from Bondi and Lutnick in Epstein probe
The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein wants U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear in 30 days for a deposition in a bipartisan push to uncover the extent of the disgraced financier's network and the Trump administration's handling of the case, Fox News has learned. The committee also wants Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to appear for a deposition "within the next ten days," a source close to the committee said. Fox News was told last week that Oversight Committ...
Dem lawmaker disputes police bodycam amid reports he said he was above the law: ‘On top’ or ‘on time’
A Democratic Maryland state lawmaker is disputing reports that he said he was "on top" of the law during a contentious police encounter amid a custody dispute, saying he said he was "on time" to drop off his child instead. The footage of Maryland Delegate Caylin Young was captured on New Year's Eve after officers responded to a Baltimore home during a dispute between the lawmaker and the mother of his child, which was first reported by Fox 45. "This is the second time we have met before, Mr. Dia...
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Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments
Watch: The Moment LA Street Mob Storms Luxury Apartments A group linked to a late-night street takeover forced its way into a luxury downtown Los Angeles apartment tower early Sunday, fighting with staff and leaving shattered glass and overturned furniture behind, according to police and video of the incident, according to the NY Post. The disturbance happened around 3 a.m. at the Circa LA Apartments on South Figueroa Street, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Authorities tol...
Kristin Cavallari turns heads in beachside bikini photos showcasing her signature jewelry line
Kristin Cavallari is making waves.The 39-year-old television personality appeared in a series of sun-drenched ocean photos shared by her lifestyle brand, Uncommon James. In one striking shot, Cavallari stood waist-deep in sparkling blue water, wearing a cream knit bikini top as she lifted both hands to her wet hair. Sunlight reflected off the surface around her, while layered gold necklaces rested against her collarbone, paired with stacked bracelets and statement earrings that glinted in the li...
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Family of student who died after being hit by water bottle says LAUSD failed to stop bullying
The parents of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa say their daughter was struck in the head with a metal water bottle when she tried to help her sister, who was being attacked by a group of bullies.
Tarik Skubal calls Benedict Arnold comparisons from disgruntled Team USA fans 'just not fair'
Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner, was always scheduled to return to the Detroit Tigers after making one World Baseball Classic (WBC) start for Team USA. He even got backing from teammates, who understood why he was leaving the tournament early. But what Skubal didn’t expect was the social media backlash from USA fans, who have been comparing him to infamous American traitor Benedict Arnold. Yes, some have been calling Skubal the equivalent of Arnold, who changed his Americ...
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Years After The Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far To Go In Reading, Report Says
Years After The Pandemic, Younger Students Still Have Far To Go In Reading, Report Says Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, Reading levels in early elementary school grades have remained fairly stagnant since the COVID-19 pandemic, a national education assessment and research organization revealed this week. A new policy brief from NWEA, formerly the Northwest Evaluation Association, says first- and second-grade reading achievement “remains stalled with little rebound...
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Rita Marshall and Darlene Gilleland found a baby at shopping centre in Ohio hours after she was born
Rita Marshall and Darlene Gilleland found a baby in Ohio hours after she was born.
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The creator of Wordle has a new game
Josh Wardle is back with a new game, and it's a fresh take on the cryptic crossword. After Josh Wardle sold his wildly popular game, Wordle, to the New York Times for a million dollars, he felt "discombobulated, even borderline depressed," he told the New Yorker. Read the rest The post The creator of Wordle has a new game appeared first on Boing Boing.
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McFarlane Toys accidentally confirms Fallout 3 remaster for August
By the time they actually come out, the upcoming Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters will have been leaked and rumored so many times that they might give GTA 6 a run for its money. Right now, all we know is that they are happening at some point, as confirmed in Microsoft court documents from a few years ago. Read the rest The post McFarlane Toys accidentally confirms Fallout 3 remaster for August appeared first on Boing Boing.
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$5 to sign a ballot petition with someone else's name? Video spurs California investigation
"I approached some people and asked them what they were there for," a videographer told The Times. "They told me they didn't know what they were signing for, that they just wanted the $5."
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'Just sign it.' Video appears to show $5-a-pop ballot petition fraud; state launches probe
"I approached some people and asked them what they were there for," a videographer told The Times. "They told me they didn't know what they were signing for, that they just wanted the $5."
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Helldivers 2 gets nostalgic with new WW1-themed season
It's hard to imagine getting nostalgic for meat grinders and mustard gas, but to the hypernationalist inhabitants of Helldivers 2's fascistic Super Earth, World War 1 probably is something they'd look fondly on. The excellent co-op shooter is still going strong despite its developers' efforts to make it as non-excellent as humanly possible but for the moment, it's still extremely fun and I will keep playing it. Read the rest The post Helldivers 2 gets nostalgic with new WW1-themed season appear...
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February Snapshot Of The Global Nuclear Industry
February Snapshot Of The Global Nuclear Industry While February saw continued volatility with uranium spot prices after they pulled back from barely breaking into the triple digit range in January, the other metric that remains flat as a board is the number of reactors currently under construction in the U.S. which stands at a solid zero. Reflected against the backdrop of China, as they added one additional reactor for a total of 39 under construction, the frustration for actually l...
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Middle East war: Latest on the global economic fallout
Iran said it was ready for a long war of attrition that would 'destroy' the world economy.
AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood put out the worst song I've ever heard
This song is an AI actor's rallying cry to other AI actors, urging them to keep going despite the naysayers who doubt their humanity. Literally no one can relate to this.
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Looting Lululemon: Thieves Target Athleisure Stores in New York City
Thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen in a series of recent thefts at Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the police said.
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Prisoner accused of Ian Huntley’s murder appears in court
Anthony Russell, 43, is already serving a whole life term for three murders.
Bipartisan housing push advances, but Trump-backed investor ban faces resistance
The Senate moved closer Wednesday to advancing a sweeping housing package aimed at boosting affordability, but a Trump-backed provision banning institutional investors from buying single-family homes is emerging as a flashpoint.Lawmakers cleared another procedural hurdle for the bill on Wednesday, setting up a likely final vote before they leave Washington on Thursday.The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the House last month in a 390-9 bipartisan vote. The legislation includes a wide-rang...
Trump administration puts key Biden-era immigration policy on notice: 'Unsustainable cycle'
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to allow it to terminate the protected legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants living in the U.S., the latest effort by the administration to unwind the Biden-era protections of hundreds of thousands of migrants living in the U.S., as part of the president's hard-line immigration enforcement agenda. U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer urged the high court Wednesday to immediately intervene and overturn a lower court...
Newsom knocked for ‘insane’ California gas prices after blaming Trump for rising costs
While California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom blames President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran for the price of gas, critics are calling him out for "insane" climate policies as the state’s prices at the pump soar significantly above the national average.On Tuesday, Newsom, who is widely considered a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, took to X to slam "Trump’s war with Iran" over gas prices. Newsom wrote that "Americans will pay $1.5 BILLION MORE at the gas pump just...
Nicole Kidman breaks silence on life after Keith Urban divorce
Nicole Kidman delved into her family status three months after finalizing her divorce from ex-husband, Keith Urban.With a handful of highly-anticipated projects set to hit the silver screen, Kidman, 58, is poised to have another banner year, despite a self-imposed hiatus in 2025. "I was quiet," she told Variety. "I had other things going on. I was in my shell."NICOLE KIDMAN SAYS SHE LEARNED TO PERFORM AUTOPSIES FOR HER LATEST ROLEShe added, "Now I’m in a place of saying, '2026. Here we go.' I ha...
Star Murdaugh trial witness probes mysterious death of Buster’s former classmate
The star witness in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial is now independently investigating the 2015 death of Stephen Smith and says someone "has a good idea who committed this."Kenny Kinsey, a forensic investigator who testified for the prosecution in the 2023 Murdaugh murder trial, said on investigative reporter Anne Emerson’s "Criminally Obsessed" podcast that, after reviewing the evidence, he believes key opportunities were missed early in the case.Stephen Smith, a 19-year-old nursing stude...
Six reported Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio within four days spark cryptid 'flap' speculation
A series of social media posts from a cryptid-focused podcast has ignited speculation about widespread Bigfoot sightings in northeast Ohio, with enthusiasts pointing to what they describe as a concentrated burst of activity.The Bigfoot Society, a podcast and online community dedicated to collecting eyewitness accounts of Sasquatch encounters, says it had received six separate reports between March 6 and March 10 in wooded areas near Mantua and Garrettsville, southeast of Cleveland.The group has ...
Ex-Iranian women's soccer star empathizes with national team, breaks down sharing story of father's death
Shiva Amini, a former Iranian women’s professional soccer player who was banned from the team and later forced to leave the country after she was photographed playing without a hijab around her head, suggested Wednesday that the players coming back to the country faced an uncertain future.Six Iranian women’s national soccer team players received asylum in Australia after the team was bounced from the Women’s Asian Cup. The Australian government stepped in and worked with some players to attain a...
Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair
A United Airlines flight returned to Newark shortly after takeoff after a bird strike.The aircraft had just departed Newark Liberty International Airport Monday morning, March 9, and was bound for Jacksonville, Florida, when the strike happened. The airline confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital."United flight 1207 safely returned to Newark following a bird strike," according to a United Airlines statement shared with Fox News Digital. DELTA PILOT TELLS CONTROL TOWER 'WE LOST LEFT ENGINE' AS...
U.S. Company Taken Offline by Cyberattack as Revenge for Missile Strike on Iranian School
Devices were remotely wiped by the hacking group. The company says the attack is now over.
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Trump–Xi Summit Preview: What's At Stake
Trump–Xi Summit Preview: What's At Stake Authored by Sean Tseng via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China from March 31 to April 2 for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. What was already shaping up to be a high-stakes meeting on tariffs, trade rules, tech controls, and Taiwan has become more complicated in the past few weeks. U.S. President Donald Trump (2R), flanked by Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Secretary of Commerce Ho...
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One of my favorite singleplayer games of 2025 just got a free co-op mode
Ghost of Tsushima, a Kurosawa-esque samurai simulator dripping with style, was one of my favorite games of the PS4 generation. Its sequel Ghost of Yotei has been one of my favorites of this generation challenging a group of rogue samurai to an honorable duel and cutting them down one gloriously bloody sword stroke at a time never gets old, and the stylized feudal Japan is always breathtaking. Read the rest The post One of my favorite singleplayer games of 2025 just got a free co-op mode appeare...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Air New Zealand cuts 1100 flights as jet fuel prices soar
Air NZ is cutting 1100 flights affecting 44,000 customers as jet fuel prices soar.
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Watch your tax dollars get misused in Trump's latest illegal war
There's no money for universal healthcare, dignified housing, groceries, or government-sponsored childcare. America can't pay for its citizens' higher education like countries with more modest economies Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Scotland, or Finland. But there's plenty of money for waging an illegal war. Read the rest The post Watch your tax dollars get misused in Trump's latest illegal war appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Latinos Reshaped Sleepy Hollow. Now They May Reshape the Town Board.
The Town of Mount Pleasant has settled a lawsuit under New York’s new Voting Rights Act, agreeing to change how its town board is elected.
I guess this wasn't an Xbox after all
In 2024, Microsoft caused a lot of head-scratching and general bemusement with the launch of its "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign. Now, though, it appears the quandary over what is and isn't an Xbox has been resolved. Game Developer noticed that the original blog post on Xbox Wire that kicked off the whole affair has been removed. It seems Xbox will be going a new direction with its future promotions. Maybe since the new Project Helix hardware it has in the works is more definite attempt to ...
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Trump files missing in Epstein release highlight US Justice Department’s missteps
New York Times: It was an early sign of DoJ's effort to prepare the records for release.
Researchers Discover 14,000 Routers Wrangled Into Never-Before-Seen Botnet
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices -- primarily made by Asus -- that have been conscripted into a proxy network that anonymously carries traffic used for cybercrime. The malware -- dubbed KadNap -- takes hold by exploiting vulnerabilities that have gone unpatched by their owners, Chris Formosa, a researcher at security firm Lumen's Black Lotus Labs, told Ars. The high c...
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Total War is ready to bring the Warhammer 40k grim-dark
Tabletop gaming and painting miniatures is a great hobby unless you're a teen with no friends to play with. All those rule books, White Dwarf magazines, and a Grey Knight army won't help you play a round of Warhammer 40k when no one else is there to set up a Chaos incursion from the warp. Read the rest The post Total War is ready to bring the Warhammer 40k grim-dark appeared first on Boing Boing.
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China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal
China-Based Copper Scam Leaves Cooling Firm With Fake Metal Thermal Grizzly CEO Roman “Der8auer” Hartung says his company recently fell victim to large-scale materials fraud while trying to source copper and aluminum for its cooling products, according to PC Gamer. The company needs several tons of metal to machine components such as GPU water blocks. With copper prices rising and European supplies expensive, Hartung turned to suppliers in China’s metal market. After reviewing doc...
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Ford's new AI assistant will help fleet owners know if seatbelts are being used
Ford Pro AI debuted at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis and is now available to all of its U.S.-based Pro telematics subscribers.
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Death Valley's 2026 super bloom turns the desert into a living painting
The super bloom of flowers happening in Death Valley this year looks like a scene from a painting. After unusually generous winter rains, Death Valley National Park can erupt into a "superbloom," when millions of wildflower seeds that have been waiting in the desert soil suddenly wake up at once. Read the rest The post Death Valley's 2026 super bloom turns the desert into a living painting appeared first on Boing Boing.
Trump admin responds after SJSU sues to challenge Title IX investigation into transgender volleyball scandal
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon responded to San Jose State University (SJSU) and the California State University (CSU) system after the institutions sued the federal government to challenge the findings of a federal Title IX investigation. SJSU and CSU announced their lawsuit Friday after the Department of Education determined SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player from 2022-24. Now, McMahon is giving the institutions a deadline of 10 days to come to an...
