A Method for Extracting Oxygen from Extraterrestrial Soils Just Passed a Major Test

NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the Moon.

Alleged criminal history of missing mom found after 24 years catches up with her

A North Carolina woman whose disappearance in 2001 and triggered a 24-year search is now facing criminal charges from the year she vanished.Michelle Hundley Smith, now 63, was located Feb. 20 at an undisclosed location within North Carolina after detectives received new information about her case, the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office said.Smith was 38 when her husband reported that she left their Eden home on Dec. 9, 2001, to go Christmas shopping in Martinsville, Virginia, and never returned....

Hillary Clinton comes out swinging after GOP grilled her during marathon Epstein deposition

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wasted no time criticizing Republicans after she ended a roughly six-hour grilling in the House Oversight Committee's Jeffrey Epstein probe on Thursday evening.Clinton told reporters she answered questions "repetitively, literally over and over again" after blasting Republicans for holding a closed-door deposition instead of a public hearing.She said, however, that she would not testify again if there was a public hearing, telling reporters, "They had a ...

Cardi B endorses Jasmine Crockett for Texas Senate, declaring 'vote for my sister'

Rapper Cardi B threw her support behind Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, in an Instagram Story video posted Thursday morning."Listen up, y’all, early primary voting is happening right now in Texas, and we need Jasmine Crockett to win," she said. "She is running for U.S. Senate and if you want somebody that’s going to fight for your rights, if you want somebody to fight for your community, if you want somebody that’s going to go up there and represent you and represent your issues, please vote for...

Brady Tkachuk addresses White House's 'clearly fake' AI video showing him insulting Canadians

Brady Tkachuk has found himself in a rather awkward position.Days after crushing the hearts of Canadians by helping the United States win a gold medal over their northern neighbors, Tkachuk is now back with his Senators, who play in Canada's capital of Ottawa, for a playoff push.A TikTok posted by the White House probably didn't help matters, as it featured footage of Tkachuk's conference at a 4 Nations game last year that was AI-doctored to make it appear as if he spoke disparagingly of Canada ...

Model Tess Holliday claims she was denied life insurance for weighing 'over 300 lbs'

Model Tess Holliday on Wednesday claimed that she was denied life insurance coverage because of her weight."I’m sorry. Yes, I did think that I could get life insurance as a 40-year-old, non-smoking, non-drinking, non-health issue having human. That was honestly my bad," she said sarcastically in a TikTok video."Am I 5 foot 3 and do I weigh over 300 lbs.?" she continued. "And apparently that makes me ineligible for life insurance. Yeah, it does."She added that she works out every day, has no pree...

Chicago man deported from Bali after prison release for murder arrested on flight back to US

A Chicago man convicted in the 2014 suitcase killing of his girlfriend’s mother in Bali was arrested in international airspace on a flight to the U.S. to face federal murder conspiracy charges.The Department of Justice said Tommy Schaefer, 32, of Chicago, faces a three-count indictment in the Northern District of Illinois charging him with conspiracy to kill in a foreign country, conspiracy to commit foreign murder of a U.S. national and obstruction.Prosecutors say Schaefer conspired with girlfr...

US officials indict high-ranking Sinaloa Cartel narco-terrorists, offer up to $10M reward for their arrests

Authorities recently announced a superseding indictment against Sinaloa Cartel Tijuana Plaza leader René "La Rana" Arzate-García, and his brother, Alfonso "Aquiles" Arzate-García, for trafficking massive amounts of drugs into America with the U.S. State Department offering a reward of up to $5 million each for information leading to their arrests.La Rana, who took on a greater, hyperviolent role within the Sinaloa Cartel, is charged with narcoterrorism, conducting a continuing criminal enterpris...

Reese's heir can't stomach family candy as consumers erupt over recipe change: 'Gross and waxy'

Reese's is drawing backlash online after the founder's grandson alleged the company altered ingredients in select products.In a widely reported LinkedIn post, Brad Reese, the grandson of founder H.B. Reese, alleged that multiple Reese's products no longer contain milk chocolate.His criticism appears to focus on certain seasonal or specialty items, not the company's classic Peanut Butter Cups.VIRAL BOILED APPLE TEA CRAZE PROMISES BETTER DIGESTION, GLOWING SKIN; EXPERTS URGE CAUTION"My grandfather...

Testimony Offers New Details on Justice Dept. Role in Abrego Garcia Prosecution

A top prosecutor, Robert E. McGuire, painted an extraordinary picture of senior Justice Department leaders peering over his shoulder and hurrying him along.

N.Y. Man With China Ties Charged With Marijuana Trafficking in Oklahoma

Sin Tung Chan was a member of a prominent hometown association in the city, one of hundreds of social clubs that often maintain close ties with the Chinese government.

Jack Dorsey's Block Cuts Nearly Half of Its Staff In AI Gamble

Jack Dorsey's Block is cutting more than 4,000 jobs, or nearly half its workforce, as part of a deliberate shift toward becoming a smaller, "intelligence-native" company built around AI. The Verge reports: "We're not making this decision because we're in trouble," Dorsey says. "Our business is strong. Gross profit continues to grow, we continue to serve more and more customers, and profitability is improving. But something has changed. We're already seeing that the intelligence tools we're creat...

Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Deal, Paving Way for Paramount Assimilation

Netflix has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. after Paramount's most recent bid was deemed a 'superior proposal.'

Alleged New Hampshire country club shooter said he was targeting wealthy ‘elites’: report

The New Hampshire man accused of opening fire inside a country club last year, killing one person, reportedly confessed to the shooting, telling investigators he aimed to kill the rich. Hunter West Nadeau, 24, told police he carried out the shooting at a steakhouse located at the Sky Meadow Club in Nashua in an effort to retaliate against the rich because "they were not helping the poor," according to a police affidavit obtained by The Boston Globe. The affidavit reportedly pointed to surveillan...

Trump’s Greenland push drives Danish prime minister to call early election

Denmark will head to the polls March 24 after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a snap parliamentary election, a move widely viewed as an attempt to consolidate rising public support tied to her handling of tensions with President Donald Trump over Greenland.Frederiksen announced the early vote Wednesday, arguing Denmark needs political clarity at a time of mounting geopolitical pressure. According to Reuters, she said the country faces "a serious foreign policy situation," adding voters s...

Canadian writer mocks Team USA hockey heroes as 'monkeys' in a 'zoo' for attending State of the Union address

A Canadian media outlet compared the U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team to "monkeys" in a "zoo" Wednesday for attending the State of the Union address after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.The players entered the State of the Union address Tuesday wearing USA sweaters and carrying their newly won gold medals. Team USA defeated Canada in overtime to win gold Sunday. The Olympic win ended a 46-year drought in men’s hockey dating back to the 1980 "Miracle on Ice."While the player...

Downtown LA Law Group moves to block state bar record review in sex abuse probe

A California State Bar probe into Downtown LA Law Group, the firm at the center of the scandal that has engulfed Los Angeles County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement, is in limbo as the firm fights to keep thousands of legal filings out of the hands of investigators.

N.Y. Doctor’s Final Bid to Avoid Extradition to Japan Fails in Court

Dr. Masahide Kanayama could be sent to Japan next week to face charges that he vandalized ancient religious sites, federal prosecutors said.

WATCH: Dem senator who ditched Trump's SOTU caught praising naked bike riders, 'patriots' in frog suits

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who skipped President Donald Trump's State of the Union to attend Democrat counter-programming, hailed a group of frog-clad protesters as "patriots," crediting them for defeating Trump's anti-crime efforts in Portland, Oregon."Boy, the frogs are rocking this town," Wyden said on Tuesday night. "I'm with the frogs, and I'm with all of you. Because political change starts at the grassroots." "For weeks, social media was flooded with these wonderful patriots. Videos of unicy...

Tkachuk, Sanderson say they have nothing but respect for U.S. women's team as men's team faces backlash

What's the Point of School When AI Can Do Your Homework?

An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: There's a new agentic AI called Einstein that will, according to its developers, live the life of a student for them. Einstein's website claims that the AI will attend lectures for you, write your papers, and even log into EdTech platforms like Canvas to take tests and participate in discussions. Educators told me that Einstein is just one of many AI tools that can do homework for students, but should be seen as a warning to schools that are in...

Pro golfer hospitalized after falling down elevator shaft in freak South Africa building accident

Professional golfer Andrea Pavan withdrew from the DP World Tour’s Investec South African Open due to injuries he sustained in a freak elevator accident.Pavan, 36, was hospitalized and "thankful to be alive" after he fell down an elevator shaft in the building he was staying in near Cape Town, South Africa, for the tournament, according to Monday Q Info."By all accounts, he’s in good spirits, thankful to be alive and FaceTiming with his kids," Pavan’s former Texas AandM coach, J.T. Higgins, told...

Kansas law invalidates transgender driver's licenses and birth certificates

Kansas has officially invalidated driver’s licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents who changed their sex designation on government documents, following a law that took effect Thursday.Roughly 1,700 individuals in Kansas will be required to obtain a new standard driver’s license at a cost of $26, according to the House Substitute for Senate Bill 244.The state’s vehicle division informed residents that no grace period will be offered for those who need to update their IDs, accord...

Block, the parent of Square and Cash App, is laying off over 4,000 people

Block is the latest business to announce layoffs, with the operator of payment platforms Square and Cash App opting to cut jobs in favor of using more AI tools. The financial tech company, helmed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is slashing its current staff of 10,000 to "just under 6,000." CNBC highlighted a letter Block sent to shareholders announcing the decision to nearly halve its workforce. According to the message from Dorsey: "The core thesis is simple. Intelligence tools have changed wha...

UFC says it won’t profit from White House event that could cost 'upwards of $60M'

This year is full of momentous sporting events in the United States, including the first-of-its-kind UFC card at the White House. However, the event, which is scheduled for June 14, will be costing the UFC quite a pretty penny. TKO Group Holdings president and chief operating officer Mark Shapiro spoke about the White House event on a quarter financial call, where he said the promotion is expecting a price tag "upwards of $60 million."CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think by...

Lindsay Lohan questions why no one removed her from Hollywood to 'protect' her during teen fame

Lindsay Lohan wonders why no one stepped in to help her at the height of her fame.During a recent interview with Vogue Arabia for its March cover story, the 39-year-old actress spoke about what it was like growing up in the spotlight after breaking into the industry at 12 years old."Now I look back and wonder, ‘Why didn’t anyone just go and take me out of there, protect me more?’" she said. "You don’t know how to do that yourself when you’re a teenager."Following her big break playing twins in t...

It was supposed to be a break-up visit - but Epstein and Andrew partied together in New York

Newly released emails show Andrew spent a week as Jeffrey Epstein's house guest.

Parents Wait Months to Be Taken Off N.Y. Child Abuse List, Lawsuit Says

Over 4,800 parents waited at least a year for a decision from the state after challenging their listing on a database for people who have mistreated or abused children from 2020 through mid-2025.

Guitar Hero vets RedOctane reveal their new music game

RedOctane Games, a relaunched version of one of the studios behind the very first Guitar Hero, has shared a first trailer for its new music game, Stage Tour. The original RedOctane was shut down by Activision in 2010, and only recently reformed under Embracer Freemode to create a new music game franchise in August 2025. Stage Tour is playable solo or with other players in a band, according to RedOctane, and supports inputs from a keyboard and mouse on top of the expected guitar, drums and microp...

Could Melting Glaciers Actually Slow Climate Change?

It’s a comforting idea, but a new study did not find evidence to support it.

Jontay Porter, issued a lifetime ban by the NBA for gambling, makes pro basketball comeback in USBL

Jontay Porter, who was banned for life by the NBA for gambling in 2024, is making his return to the court.Porter, 26, is going to the Seattle SuperHawks, a member of the rebooted United States Basketball League. The SuperHawks announced Porter’s signing Wednesday, and the team begins its season March 7.Porter is awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty to a related federal charge. In July 2024, he pleaded guilty in a federal court in Brooklyn to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud, a sent...

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Got Its Best Ratings for 30 Minutes of Men Hobbling

The season one finale of the 'Game of Thrones' spin-off sent its battered characters off into the sunset with many, many eyeballs watching.

'Hubs of violence': New petition would force colleges to come clean on protest assaults

FIRST ON FOX The Department of Education is being urged to take action to protect students from political violence on college campuses.America First Legal (AFL) on Thursday filed a petition urging the Department of Education to require colleges and universities to "regularly disclose all instances of politically or religiously motivated violence occurring on or near campus.""Universities are meant to be hubs for the free exchange of ideas. Instead, they are hubs of violence and intimidation," Em...

Still running old software? This Office and Windows bundle fixes that

TL;DR: This bundle pairs Microsoft Office 2021 Professional with Windows 11 Pro, giving you the full desktop Office suite plus upgraded productivity, security, and AI features in one download for Windows PCs. If your laptop is running on outdated software and stubbornness, this bundle could be the refresh it needs. Read the rest The post Still running old software? This Office and Windows bundle fixes that appeared first on Boing Boing.

Iran Rushes To Load Oil Onto Ships In Anticipation Of US Strikes

Iran Rushes To Load Oil Onto Ships In Anticipation Of US Strikes Via Middle East Eye Iran is loading almost three times the amount of oil it normally does onto tankers in the Persian Gulf in a sign it is anticipating a US attack that could prevent its oil from hitting the market.  Iranian oil exports from Kharg Island reached nearly 20.1 million barrels between 15 and 20 February, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing Kpler data. That is the equivalent of more than three million...

Google Launches Nano Banana 2 Model With Faster Image Generation

Google has launched Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image), a faster, more realistic image generation model that becomes the default across Gemini, Search, Lens, and Flow. TechCrunch reports: The new Nano Banana 2 retains some of the high-fidelity characteristics of the Pro model but produces images faster. The company says you can create images with a resolution ranging from 512px to 4K, in different aspect ratios. Nano Banana 2 can maintain character consistency for up to five characters and f...

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai wins appeal as 2022 fraud conviction quashed

The fraud convictions for Jimmy Lai and Wong Wai-keung were fully quashed.

Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission

The brother of an American citizen killed in a brazen boat clash with Cuban forces says his sibling was consumed by an "obsessive and diabolical" push to free the island and that "no one knew" what he was planning.American citizen Michel Ortega Casanova, who worked as a truck driver, was one of 10 passengers on a Florida-registered boat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban soldiers in an attempt to infiltrate the island.Ortega Casanova, who lived in the U.S. for more than two decades, was one of ...

Instagram Will Notify Parents When Teens Use Search Terms Related to Suicide

The new safety feature comes as social media platforms face growing legal pressure over how they affect minors.

US plaintiff testifies she was hooked on social media in blockbuster trial

The 20-year-old told the court she spent up to 16 hours a day on Instagram.

AI, the Immigration Crackdown, and Mind-Blowing Overhiring in 2020-2022 Are Now Rattling the Labor Market

Despite only tepid job creation by the private sector, unemployment remains historically low.

Sam Altman’s Creepy Eyeball-Scanning Verification Service Is Coming to a Gap Store Near You

Keep your eye out for the orb.

Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they ‘assault or shoot’ residents

Denver Democratic Mayor Mike Johnston announced an executive order Thursday directing city authorities to detain an ICE agent considered to have used excessive force against or who "assaults or shoots or kills" civilians in the Mile High City.The announcement comes weeks after Philadelphia’s top prosecutor made headlines by likening ICE agents to Adolf Hitler’s Geheime Staatspolizei and warning of similar repercussions that have yet to be put into practice, as Johnston’s now have."To protect Den...

Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks

Talks between Iran and the U.S. wrapped up in Geneva Thursday as officials cited "significant progress" and announced a next meeting set for Vienna within days.Yet despite senior U.S. officials describing the third round as "positive," per Axios, Iranian state television also reported that Tehran will continue enriching uranium and rejected proposals to transfer it abroad.According to The Associated Press , the reports claimed Iran would also push for the lifting of international sanctions signa...

Eileen Gu posts picture with Caitlin Clark, prompting mixed reactions amid skier's Team China controversy

After an Olympics of victory and controversy, American-born Team China skier Eileen Gu was seen sharing a moment with another elite women's athlete that is often at the center of cultural debates. Gu posted an Instagram story of her and Clark at Milan Fashion Week on Thursday, just days after Gu won gold at the Winter Olympics. The two were seen sitting next to each other in the front row at Prada. The photo of the two women's sports superstars garnered mixed responses on social media, with some...

Dorsey's Block Fires Nearly Half Of The Company In 'Massive' AI Bet, Sending Shares Soaring

Dorsey's Block Fires Nearly Half Of The Company In 'Massive' AI Bet, Sending Shares Soaring One week after WIRED reported that things were pretty dismal over at Jack Dorsey's payment processing company Block (formerly Square), the company announced that they are cutting 4,000 employees - nearly half of their headcount - in order to invest 'heavily' in artificial intelligence tools to run more efficiently, including its own called Goose, Bloomberg reports.  The news sent shares up...

The Most Elusive Color in Chemistry Might Surprise You

The answer is a “perfect red,” and its discovery might be worth billions of dollars.

Mamdani and Trump Discuss Housing at ‘Productive’ Meeting in Washington

After the unannounced meeting at the White House, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had also promised to release a Columbia student detained by ICE.

Team USA legend Mike Eruzione reacts to backlash of Olympic gold team: 'Shut up and enjoy what they did'

Mike Eruzione just wants everybody to "shut up" and celebrate.Forty-six years after Eruzione became the first true American hockey hero, Jack Hughes followed in his footsteps Sunday after scoring a golden goal in overtime against Canada at the Milan Cortina Games.As part of celebrating the first gold medal since Eruzione's "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980, the 2026 team spoke to President Donald Trump, partied in Miami and attended Tuesday's State of the Union address after visiting Trump in the Ov...

Columbia Student Arrested by ICE in a University Building Is Released

Federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access, according to the university. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had told him the student would be let go.

More rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55

Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.

Apple Says iPhone and iPad Are Approved to Handle Some Classified Data

No assembly required.

Zero population growth expected in Canada this year: Budget watchdog

The parliamentary budget officer predicts Canada's rate of population growth will remain flat in 2026, mainly due to cuts to non-permanent resident admissions in the latest federal Immigration Levels Plan.

Chinese Official's Use of ChatGPT Revealed a Global Intimidation Opperation

New submitter sabbede shares a report from CNN Politics: A sprawling Chinese influence operation -- accidentally revealed by a Chinese law enforcement official's use of ChatGPT -- focused on intimidating Chinese dissidents abroad, including by impersonating US immigration officials, according to a new report from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The Chinese law enforcement official used ChatGPT like a diary to document the alleged covert campaign of suppression, OpenAI said. In one instance, Chinese operat...

The Great Reversal: Trump's Real Progress In Tackling Legal Immigration

The Great Reversal: Trump's Real Progress In Tackling Legal Immigration Via White Papers Policy Institute, Sixty-plus years of unchecked mass immigration have eroded the fabric of American society to the point where Americans are beginning to wonder if the country can survive. The focus of the media, left and right, when it comes to immigration, has been on the Minneapolis riots over the arrest and detention of illegal aliens. What goes unnoticed however, is the seismic shift in i...

Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says

Text messages about marriage, money and a "fresh start" took center stage in the murder trial of Utah author Kouri Richins, as prosecutors laid out what they say was her plan to move on from her husband and profit from his death.Richins, 35, is charged with aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder and multiple financial crimes in the March 3, 2022, death of her husband, Eric Richins. Prosecutors allege she poisoned him with a fentanyl-laced Moscow mule so she could collect life insurance m...

UK child killer Ian Huntley in critical condition after prison attack

It is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.

Is this Bridgerton's diamond of the seasons? Its stars share why Season 4 is different

If you're a fan of masquerade balls, lavish homes, promenades, yearning and watching beautiful people reach their pinnacles, then you're likely already aware that Netflix dropped Part 2 of the fourth season of its smash hit Bridgerton today. Stars Luke Thompson and Yerin Ha explain to CBC what makes this season a standout.

PWHL looking to capitalize on Olympic boost as league resumes play

Sixty-one PWHL players competed at Milano Cortina 2026, the first Winter Olympics since the league launched in 2024. For the first time, there's one place for all of those people to keep following women's hockey after the Olympics, a problem that's plagued the sport for years.

Astronomers Wake Up to 800,000 Notifications From Observatory Watching the Night Skies

The first batch of alerts from the Vera Rubin Observatory drew attention to new asteroids, supernovae, and active galactic nuclei.

Iran says ‘good progress’ in US talks, next round within a week

Trump has warned Tehran it has 15 days to reach a deal or face potential strikes.

My Therapist Will Be Hearing About ‘Smiling Friends’ Ending

The creators of Adult Swim's smash-hit animated comedy series announced the series is ending after season three, with two 'straggler' episodes to follow.

Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder

A Texas-based career criminal with a lengthy rap sheet is behind bars in Travis County after he was charged with murdering a father of five outside a 7-Eleven in Austin, reviving scrutiny of Travis County District Attorney José Garza and what critics call his controversial prosecutorial record and "soft on crime" approach.Caleb Anthony Jenkins, described by police as a career criminal, was charged with murder in connection with a shooting last year that left a 25-year-old father dead outside a 7...

Court records: Grok allegedly helped create 200+ deepfake porn videos to harass woman

A newly unsealed FBI search warrant details a man allegedly using Elon Musk's chatbot Grok to generate more than 200 pornographic videos of a woman who resembled his intended victim. Court records published Wednesday by 404 Media/Court Watch show an FBI affidavit related to the case of a man who allegedly created more than 200 sexual images of a woman, who he is accused of harassing and threatening. Read the rest The post Court records: Grok allegedly helped create 200+ deepfake porn videos...

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

Tampa International Airport set off a social media firestorm Thursday when the organization's X account posted an alert telling travelers to stop wearing pajamas at the airport."It's time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport," the X post began. "We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport," the post continued. "After successfully banning Crocs and giving everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the world’s first Crocs-free airport, ...

This AI Agent Is Designed to Not Go Rogue

The new open source project IronCurtain uses a unique method to secure and constrain AI assistant agents before they flip your digital life upside down.

Alberta government projects $9.4-billion deficit with no plan to return to balanced budgets

Brantford, Ont., police make arrest, lay charges 20 years after newborn's body discovered on trail

Brantford, Ont., police have charged a 39-year-old woman with indignity to a body and concealing the body of a child, over two decades after a deceased newborn was found.

Shia LaBeouf runs from courthouse after posting $100K bond in New Orleans Mardi Gras battery case

Shia LaBeouf appeared before a New Orleans judge Thursday for a status hearing more than a week after his Mardi Gras arrest.Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine set a $100,000 bond and ordered LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation after the actor was charged with two counts of battery over an alleged assault that took place on Feb. 17 during Mardi Gras.According to the Associated Press, LaBeouf was reprimanded for allegedly yelling homophobic slurs while hitting multi...

Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr serious about NFL return after retiring last year: report

Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr is reportedly serious about coming out of retirement after officially ending his NFL career last year.Carr, 34, retired in May 2025 after 11 seasons but recently said on his podcast he would return if he is healthy and has a chance to win a Super Bowl. He also said that he had already turned down a couple of teams.Teams with "winning aspirations have real interest" in Carr, according to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON F...

JONATHAN TURLEY: Jack Smith’s secret surveillance of Patel and Wiles should alarm us all

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has long operated under the Irish poet, playwright and novelist Oscar Wilde’s rule that "the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it."Over the last few months, the public has learned of a wide array of secret orders targeting members of Congress, Trump allies and others. Now, the Trump administration has learned that FBI Director Kash PatelKash Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles were also targeted by Smith in 2022 and 2023 when they w...

David Spade claims Disney ‘rat f---ed’ him on salary for animated classic

David Spade claimed he had gotten "rat f---ed" by Disney over his salary for the hit classic "The Emperor's New Groove."Spade, known for his iconic role as Kuzco in the 2000 film, revealed he whad been paid way less than other animated movie stars joking that Disney had framed the job as "an honor" rather than a lucrative gig."I was the last guy to do a Disney movie where they said it was an honor and that’s why I didn’t get a lot of money," he said on an episode of "Fly on the Wall with Dana Ca...

Tech Bosses To Meet At White House, Pledge Their Data Centers Won't Boost Electricity Bills

Tech Bosses To Meet At White House, Pledge Their Data Centers Won't Boost Electricity Bills Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Leaders in big tech are expected to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House next week to pledge that their data centers will not increase the energy bills of Americans living near the facilities. The logos of Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft displayed on a mobile phone and a laptop screen. Justin Tallis/AF...

Washington Post editor acknowledges concern over possible 'death spiral' at newspaper after major layoffs

The Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray spoke out Wednesday after massive layoffs recently rocked the outlet."I'd say the reality is that the Post had been facing some decline for quite some time," Murray told Semafor media editor Max Tani at the Restoring Trust in Media Summit in Washington, D.C. "The data really demonstrated that."Murray added that the Post had been on a five-year trajectory of "losing revenues" and seeing subscriptions "wane."He said the outlet invested in editing re...

Oregon Dems block effort to alert ICE before illegal immigrant murderers are released

Oregon Senate Democrats unanimously voted to kill an effort to require that federal authorities be notified when an illegal immigrant convicted of a violent felony is about to be released from prison, leading the chamber’s top Republican to say the majority is choosing ideology over common sense.In Oregon’s legislature, the minority caucus is permitted to file an alternative "minority report" to a majority party-led bill, which would then replace the majority’s legislation before it heads to the...

Stellantis Lost $26.3 Billion Last Year, Says It’s Pivoting Back to Combustion Engines

Jeep's parent company is struggling as the U.S. swerves away from EVs.

Foreign influence commissioner could monitor an Alberta referendum on separation

Canada's new foreign influence watchdog says his mandate will include attempts by foreign agents to interfere at the provincial and municipal level across Canada, including any attempt on behalf of a foreign government to influence a referendum on Alberta separation.

iPhone and iPad Are First Consumer Devices Cleared for NATO Classified Data

Apple's iPhone and iPad running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 have become the first consumer mobile devices cleared for NATO-restricted classified data. No special software or settings are required. MacRumors reports: Apple's devices are the first and only consumer mobile products that have reached this government certification level after security testing and evaluation by the German government. iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are now certified for use with classified data in all NATO nat...

Nancy Guthrie neighbors' Ring camera captures vehicles on possible route from crime scene

EXCLUSIVE: TUCSON, Ariz. A resident in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood has a street-facing Ring camera that caught 12 cars passing by on the morning of Nancy Guthrie’s suspected abduction.The recordings took place between midnight and 6 a.m. on Feb. 1, and some of the activity occurred near the 2:30 a.m. mark, which is around the time authorities said the 84-year-old Guthrie's pacemaker device last synced with her iPhone.The homeowners, Elias and Danielle Stratigouleas, told Fox News Digital...

Trump's surgeon general pick dodges vaccine questions and scrutiny

Convicted felon Donald Trump has picked a wellness influencer to serve as his Surgeon General. Dr. Casey Means struggled with questions regarding vaccines, birth control, and potential financial conflicts during her Senate confirmation hearing, but echoed RFK Jr and his MAHA misguidedness. Read the rest The post Trump's surgeon general pick dodges vaccine questions and scrutiny appeared first on Boing Boing.

Family claims casino staff mistook veteran’s illness for intoxication, delaying care before his death

A "proud veteran of the U.S. Army" died after suffering a medical emergency while visiting Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip, where, according to a lawsuit, employees and security guards allegedly "presumed, incorrectly" that he was drunk and called him an Uber instead of seeking medical help.According to a wrongful-death complaint obtained by the Las Vegas Review Journal, 64-year-old Gary Perrin was gambling at Caesars Palace in November 2024 when he began exhibiting "visible signs" of an u...

'Ruthless’ launches candidate interview series to help educate voters ahead of critical midterm elections

The "Ruthless" podcast kicked off its midterm candidate interview series Thursday with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as the program aims to help listeners learn if hopefuls "can hang with the fellas and be a decent human being."Paxton, who is leading in the Republican Senate primary polls even without President Donald Trump’s endorsement, sat down with "Ruthless" co-hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook for the first of a series of interviews designed to educa...

Automakers Push Toward "Eyes-Off" Driving Despite Mounting Doubts

Automakers Push Toward "Eyes-Off" Driving Despite Mounting Doubts Global automakers are zeroing in on a controversial waypoint in the autonomy race: “eyes-off” driving, known in the industry as Level 3, according to a new report by Reuters. The idea is simple but provocative motorists could look away to send a message or work on a laptop until the vehicle signals them to retake control. After years spent refining hands-on driver aids that manage steering and speed, companies see L...

Biden-appointed judge who slapped down Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS

A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden on Thursday again ruled against the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy, months after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier decision and rebuked him in a rare follow-up order.The Supreme Court not only stayed Boston-based Judge Brian Murphy's injunction over the same deportation policy in a 6-3 order last June, but the high court followed up with a second 7-2 order a week later admonishing the judge for flouting its deci...

Opera Has Turned 30—and Is Celebrating With a Compelling Tribute to Web Nostalgia

It certainly wasn't like this in the old days.

Opera has turned 30—and is celebrating with a compelling tribute to web nostalgia

It certainly wasn't like this in the old days.

Justice Department Exposed Cooperating Witnesses in Epstein Files

The disclosure is the latest example of how the urgent push to release the files led to the government publicizing information it would normally keep under wraps.

A federal program to provide health care for refugees is — once again — sparking a fiery debate

The stated concerns about the Interim Federal Health Program and the political rhetoric harken back to the last time changes were made to the program an episode that ended in a rebuke from the Federal Court.

So, we're getting Prada Meta AI glasses, right?

Mark Zuckerberg was at Prada's fashion week event in Milan, leaving everyone to wonder if we're getting Meta AI glasses under the Prada brand.

NATO approves the iPhone and iPad for classified use

Apple's mobile devices are secure enough for NATO. Following extensive testing by the German government, the iPhone and iPad are now considered secure enough for the NATO-restricted classified level.Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik, or BSI) tested the devices. BSI first approved the iPhone and iPad for governmental use by German authorities in 2022. To take the additional step of NATO approval, Apple says BSI conducted exhaust...

How Chinese AI Chatbots Censor Themselves

Researchers from Stanford and Princeton found that Chinese AI models are more likely than their Western counterparts to dodge political questions or deliver inaccurate answers.

Massie-led push to handcuff Trump on Iran gets Jeffries' backing

A resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's war powers in Iran is getting the blessing of the House of Representatives' top Democrat.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., released a statement alongside other Democratic leaders Thursday announcing that they will force a vote on Massie's resolution next week."As soon as Congress reconvenes next week, we will compel a vote of the full House of Representatives on the bip...

US Treasury To Allow Resale Of Venezuelan Oil To Cuba to Ease Island's Fuel Crunch

US Treasury To Allow Resale Of Venezuelan Oil To Cuba to Ease Island's Fuel Crunch Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced a new licensing policy to streamline the resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, with the goal of supporting the island’s private sector and bolstering humanitarian efforts amid ongoing fuel crises. The refinery El Palito in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo state, Venezuela, on Jan. 22, 2026. Ronaldo...

Anthropic’s Pentagon Showdown Is About More Than AI Guardrails. The high-stakes conflict between the Defense Department and a $380 billion tech powerhouse goes to the heart of just how far AI can go in warfare.

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The long, slow arm of the law finally reaches D4vd

It took more than a year after a 14-year-old girl's dismembered remains were found in the frunk of singer D4vd's Tesla for prosecutors to formally convene a grand jury. According to court filings, the Los Angeles County grand jury is investigating whether David Anthony Burke "may be involved" in the teen's death. Read the rest The post The long, slow arm of the law finally reaches D4vd appeared first on Boing Boing.

Disney World’s Villains Land Is Pivoting Itself Away From Scaring Kids

Inspired by the rival Epic Universe, Disney's Villains Land is reportedly becoming a little less evil.

Disney World’s Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids

Inspired by the rival Epic Universe, Disney's Villains Land is reportedly becoming a little less evil.

An AI-generated Resident Evil Requiem review briefly made it on Metacritic

Review aggregator Metacritic has removed a review of Resident Evil Requiem because it was AI-generated, Kotaku reports. The review was published by UK gaming site VideoGamer, but appears to be "written" by a fake AI journalist rather than a real person.While it's unfortunately difficult to confirm with 100 percent accuracy whether a piece of text is AI-generated, you don't have to read VideoGamer's review for long to notice all the ways it feels off. The biggest giveaway, beyond heavy use of con...

ICE Agents Arrest Student Inside Columbia Building, School Says

Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, said that the federal officials had misrepresented themselves to gain access.

Sophia Space raises $10M seed to demo novel space computers

The company's modular computer tiles offer a new vision for space data centers.