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Tech - Wired - 28 minutes ago

Don’t Expect Big Surprises in the Government’s Alien Files

Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, get ready for a letdown.

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

All 4 Iran war assumptions dead wrong Trump proves experts got fooled again

In these early days of Operation Epic Fury, while much remains unknown, one thing has become clear: how little the conventional wisdom about foreign policy in Washington, D.C. has to do with the realities taking shape on the battlefield. Traditionally, four things were assumed to be near inevitable if the United States and/or Israel were to take significant military action against Iran:All four assumptions are dead wrong.Obviously, the supreme leader was not untouchable. He was eliminated in one...

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago

Archaeologists recently unearthed a gold-laden burial in Panama an epic discovery that dates back over 1,000 years.The Ministry of Culture of Panama announced the discovery, made at the El Caño archaeological site in Panama's Coclé Province.The tomb contained several gold and metal artifacts, including chest plates, ear ornaments and bracelets, as well as "finely crafted ceramics." The tomb is called Tomb 3.POLICE STUMBLE UPON ANCIENT SHIPWRECK AMID ROUTINE PATROL, KEEP LOCATION SECRET TO DETER ...

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

SEC TURNER, GOV SANDERS: Why HUD’s proposed rule is a springboard to the American Dream

Public Housing and Section 8 rental assistance in America were created to provide a temporary helping hand to families during times of hardship, not to trap them in long-term dependency. Yet almost half of non-elderly, able-bodied households getting support from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) didn’t have a single person working in 2024. It’s time for a change.We got here because well-intentioned federal policies drifted away from their original purpose, leaving many people...

Tech - Wired - 55 minutes ago

Are Smart Beds Worth It? A Certified Sleep Science Coach Weighs In (2026)

These tech-packed beds can adjust firmness, track your sleep, and regulate temperature automatically. Based on my testing, here's what's worth the investment.

Tech - Wired - 58 minutes ago

Why RFK’s CDC Is Endorsing ‘Shared Decisionmaking’ for Vaccines

The MAHA movement is recasting the term—developed in the 1980s to help protect patients against paternalistic medicine—in service of its own agenda.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

What You See From the 36th Floor of This Observation Deck

Starting in June, the Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan will offer free visits to its cupola.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Can AI Kill the Venture Capitalist?

VCs are betting that artificial intelligence will disrupt nearly every industry in the world. Are they prepared for it to disrupt their own?

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Why Kristi Noem’s firing took so long as she wrecked DHS and damaged Donald Trump

We can now openly admit what has been unfolding before our eyes for a year: that Kristi Noem was an utter, complete, total catastrophe, her tenure in charge of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) little more than a self-promoting crusade.She was unqualified for the job from day one, and largely responsible for the awful excesses of ICE and the frustrating failures of FEMA. President Donald Trump's decision to fire her, which took way too long, liberates many Republicans to acknowledge what...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Canadian military personnel identified on white supremacist dating site

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among the profiles leaked from a white-only dating website that promoted white supremacist ideology, a CBC News visual investigation found.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US conducts strike on another boat carrying suspected narco-traffickers, killing 6 people

The Pentagon on Sunday announced that U.S. forces have carried out a lethal strike on a vessel allegedly carrying suspected narco-traffickers in the Eastern Pacific, killing six people on board.The U.S. Southern Command said it conducted "a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations" at the direction of the new leader of the Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan of the Marine Corps, who took over in January."Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiti...

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

EFF, Ubuntu and Other Distros Discuss How to Respond to Age-Verification Laws

System76 isn't the only one criticizing new age-verification laws. The blog 9to5Linux published an "informal" look at other discussions in various Linux communities. Earlier this week, Ubuntu developer Aaron Rainbolt proposed on the Ubuntu mailing list an optional D-Bus interface (org.freedesktop.AgeVerification1) that can be implemented by arbitrary applications as a distro sees fit, but Canonical responded that the company does not yet have a solution to announce for age declaration in Ubuntu...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Calls grow in Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s football team after protest

Reza Pahlavi has urged Australia to grant the players asylum and protection.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Kurds Do Not 'Trust' US To Use Them As Proxy Force Against Iran

Kurds Do Not 'Trust' US To Use Them As Proxy Force Against Iran This should be obvious to any observer of Middle East history and US foreign policy over the last half-century, but a new Axios report cited Kurdish officials who say they don't 'trust' the United States, especially in wake of recent reports suggesting the Kurds will be used as proxy ground forces against Iran.  Iraq's Kurds have already made clear they oppose joining the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and warn they could ...

Tech - Universe Today - 3 hours ago

Starshade concept could reveal Earth-like exoplanets

Finding Earth-like exoplanets with the composition and ingredients for life as we know it is the Holy Grail of exoplanet hunting. Since the first exoplanets were identified in the 1990s, scientists have pushed the boundaries of finding exoplanets through new and exciting methods. One of these methods is the direct imaging method, which involves carefully blocking out the host star within the observing telescope, thus revealing the orbiting exoplanets that were initially hiding within the star’s ...

eco - Wolf Street - 5 hours ago

Crude Oil WTI Spikes by 28% Overnight to $116, Gasoline Futures +17%. Asian Stocks Plunge, US Stock Futures Deep Red

For the US, the Strait of Hormuz blockage is a Price Shock and inflation problem, not a Supply Shock. For Europe and Asia, it could turn into a Supply Shock if the blockage persists.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop, officials say

A Pennsylvania state trooper was shot and killed on Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Chester County, according to officials.The shooting happened in West Caln Township shortly after 9 p.m. during a traffic stop near Compass and Michael roads.Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the trooper, identified as Timothy O'Connor, died from the shooting."I am profoundly saddened to announce that tonight, Pennsylvania State Police family lost a son, lost a hero, and lost a dedicated public serv...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago
Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

Scientists Just Doubled Our Catalog of Black Hole and Neutron Star Collisions

Colliding black holes were detected through spacetime ripples for the first time in 2015 by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), notes Space.com: Since then, LIGO and its partner gravitational wave detectors Virgo in Italy and KAGRA (Kamioka Gravitational Wave Detector) in Japan have detected a multitude of gravitational waves from colliding black holes, merging neutron stars, and even the odd "mixed merger" between a black hole and a neutron star... During the first...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran

As Americans are stranded in the Middle East amid the U.S. and Israel war with Iran, government and private agencies are working around the clock to conduct evacuations.In addition to the U.S. Department of State's 24/7 task force aimed at evacuating Americans, private security firm Global Guardian is also working around the clock to complete the same mission.As of Friday, Global Guardian has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East, according to its CEO and President, Dale Robert B...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Australians warned to not panic buy food or fuel as Iran war enters 10th day

David Littleproud warns rationed diesel could leave farmers with empty tanks.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Price Controls Arrive: South Korea, Taiwan Impose Fuel Price Cap

Price Controls Arrive: South Korea, Taiwan Impose Fuel Price Cap It’s a bloodbath across Asian markets this morning with Asia being the world’s largest oil-importing region. Based on a Goldman analysis of the impact of higher oil on real GDP growth (chart below), China is the most insulated from supply-driven oil price increases compared to other emerging Asian economies, with $15/bbl higher crude oil prices leading to 0-0.1pp lower GDP growth and 0.1-0.2pp higher headline CPI infla...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

When Reagan (Wisely) Cut and Run From The Middle East After Marine Barracks Bombing

When Reagan (Wisely) Cut and Run From The Middle East After Marine Barracks Bombing Authored by Jim Bovard In his recent comments justifying a preventive war against Iran, President Donald Trump declared, "In 1983, Iran’s proxies carried out the Marine barracks bombing in Beirut that killed 241 American military personnel." Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has invoked that attack numerous times. The 1983 Beirut barracks attack is one of the most cited and least understood pretexts for...

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago
World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

ESPN star rips iconic college basketball team with $22M roster for disappointing season

The Kentucky Wildcats basketball team may still make the NCAA Tournament, but Dick Vitale thinks this iconic program should be much better than their 19-12 record this season considering their whopping $22 million roster. The legendary ESPN college basketball analyst didn’t hold back his feelings about the Wildcats as they played Florida during Saturday’s prime SEC matchup. After the Gators hit some free throws to extend their first-half lead to 26-19, Vitale started to lay into the Wildcats.CLI...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Rams make Trent McDuffie highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with massive $124M deal: reports

The Los Angeles Rams not only traded for Trent McDuffie – they just made him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. When the Rams struck a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs last week, they addressed a key need this offseason. But McDuffie was only set for one more year with his fifth-year option picked up by Kansas City, though reports said both sides would likely agree to an extension.The Rams and McDuffie agreed to a four-year, $124 million extension, including $100 million in guaranteed mone...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home targeted in brazen daylight shooting

A woman fired shots into Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion on Sunday afternoon, Fox News Digital confirmed.Officers responded to a "ADW (assault with a deadly weapon) shots fired" call in the affluent area of Los Angeles at around 1:15 p.m., an LAPD spokesperson told Fox News Digital."Approximately 10 shots heard," according to LAPD audio dispatch, who also described the shots being fired "from across the street."BRITNEY SPEARS REPORTED FOR ERRATIC DRIVING AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED BEFORE DUI ARRESTCL...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Israel targeting energy infrastructure crucial to Iran’s wellbeing

NY Times: Loss of any oil revenue would be a blow to Iran’s economy, already in crisis.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

US Aims To Exhume And Identify 88 USS Arizona Crew Members Buried As Unknowns After Pearl Harbor

US Aims To Exhume And Identify 88 USS Arizona Crew Members Buried As Unknowns After Pearl Harbor The U.S. military plans to exhume the remains of 88 sailors and Marines killed aboard the USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, part of a renewed effort to identify servicemen who were buried as unknowns in the aftermath of the assault. A grave marker for an unknown casualty from the USS Arizona is shown at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, on July ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 7 hours ago

U.S. agents bought a portable Russian microwave weapon that may explain Havana Syndrome

A small, concealable microwave weapon bought from Russian gangsters by undercover Homeland Security agents in 2024 may finally explain years of crippling brain injuries reported by American intelligence officers and diplomats, 60 Minutes reports. The Pentagon spent $15 million on the covert purchase, and the device has upended the government's longstanding insistence that so-called Havana Syndrome was psychosomatic. Read the rest The post U.S. agents bought a portable Russian microwave weapon t...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Tens of thousands hit Mexico's streets to mark International Women's Day

Tens of thousands of women marched through Mexico City and across the country Sunday to mark International Women’s Day in what has become the biggest political protest event in a country where human rights advocates say gender-based violence often goes ignored or unpunished.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Jesse Jackson Jr. rebukes Obama, Clinton and Biden for not truly knowing his father during memorial service

During his father’s memorial service on Saturday, Jesse Jackson Jr. offered a sharp rebuke of the tributes given by former Democratic presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, noting that the trio shared one thing in common: they didn’t really know his father. "Yesterday I listened for several hours of three United States presidents who do not know Jesse Jackson," Jackson Jr. said on Saturday.The reverend’s son called out the idea that his father’s life wasn’t defined by the "politica...

Tech - Slashdot - 8 hours ago

Judges Find AI Doesn't Have Human Intelligence in Two New Court Cases

Within the last month two U.S> judges have effectively declared AI bots are not human, writes Los Angeles Times columnist Michael Hiltzik: On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to take up a lawsuit in which artist and computer scientist Stephen Thaler tried to copyright an artwork that he acknowledged had been created by an AI bot of his own invention. That left in place a ruling last year by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, which held that art created by non-humans can't be copyrigh...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Conscientious Objector Group: Phone 'Ringing Off Hook' As Huge Mobilization Underway

Conscientious Objector Group: Phone 'Ringing Off Hook' As Huge Mobilization Underway An 80-year-old nonprofit that advises conscientious objectors says its phone is "ringing off the hook" as American service members who object to the US-and-Israel-initiated war on Iran are seeking guidance on how to avoid being a part of it. Ominously, the group's executive director says the breadth of force mobilization is much like the run-up to the ground invasion of Iraq.   "Phone has been ring...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago
World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Analysts say 10 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz so far in Iran war

At least seven people have been killed during attacks in the waterway, IMO says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Matt Dunstone captures 1st Brier title, defeating 4-time champion Kevin Koe

Matt Dunstone and his Manitoba curling team won the Canadian men's championship on Sunday evening, defeating Alberta's Kevin Koe 6-3 in St. John's.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

New Yorkers Embrace the First Warm Day of the Season

After a frigid, snowy, seemingly interminable winter, the first taste of mild air had people shedding layers and flocking to parks.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Coin was made in the 1st century BC by descendants of the Carthaginians, in what is now Cadiz, Spain

The coin features the god Melqart, ruler of the underworld, and Greek hero Heracles.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

The Oil Island That Could Break Iran

The Oil Island That Could Break Iran Authored by Scott Walden via EandE News, One of President Donald Trump’s most potent moves for crippling the Iranian regime may involve seizing a tiny island where gazelles run free near oil infrastructure. The 5-mile strip of land known as Kharg Island is home to Iran’s most important oil facility, an export terminal in the Persian Gulf that handles up to 90 percent of the nation’s crude. It’s a cornerstone of Iran’s economy and a major sour...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

'Dems Want Net-Zero... This Is It': Secretary Wright Urges Indian Point Nuclear Plant Restart

'Dems Want Net-Zero... This Is It': Secretary Wright Urges Indian Point Nuclear Plant Restart In a press conference at the shuttered Indian Point site, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) urged the immediate rebuilding and reopening of the Indian Point nuclear plant, framing it as a practical fix for New York’s self-inflicted energy woes. “Nuclear power is the cleanest source of energy,” Wright stated. “The Democrats want to talk about net-zero carbon emissi...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: Timothée Chalamet's right, the Left ruined ballet and opera

Timothée Chalamet is under fire this week and losing traction in the best actor Oscar race for saying just about the most obvious thing in the world: Nobody cares about ballet or opera in 2026.Here is the exact quote from the "Dune" and "Marty Supreme" star during a recent CNN town hall: "I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to all the ballet and opera people out ther...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Jessica Alba says her heart is 'fuller' after loved-up Mexico City adventure with boyfriend Danny Ramirez

Jessica Alba shared a peek at her loved-up getaway to Mexico City with boyfriend Danny Ramirez.The actress posted a carousel of images from their fun-filled trip, which included exploring the city and going to restaurants together.Alba shared sweet moments in the photo dump, including an image of herself kissing Ramirez on the cheek and another photo of Ramirez kissing her cheek.The mother of three captioned the carousel: "The best week in one of my favorite cities - belly full, heart fuller #CD...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

'Ghostbusters' actress Jennifer Runyon dead at 65

Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in "Charles in Charge" and "Ghostbusters," died Friday, Fox News Digital confirmed. She was 65.Runyon died following a six-month cancer battle, her representative confirmed. "This past Friday night our beloved Jennifer passed away, it was a long and arduous journey that ended with her surrounded by her family," her family shared in a statement on social media. ‘COUNTRY JOE’ MCDONALD DEAD AT 84LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS"Sh...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago
Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

He says Carson councilwoman asked him to mow her lawn and spy on colleague. City disputes his lawsuit

Former Carson councilwoman aide alleges he was fired for refusing to spy for her and complaining about non-city duties, including mowing her lawn. City attorneys dispute his lawsuit.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Valerie Jarrett reveals that President Trump isn't invited to Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony

Former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett said on Saturday that President Trump has not been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.According to a press release, the Obama Presidential Center’s grand opening celebrations will begin on June 18 and last through June 21, including "a series of events that bring together the changemakers, community members, volunteers, and supporters who made the Obama presidency a reality and that welcomes visitors to...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but relentless drone volleys may deplete air defences in region

New York Times: Missile launches from Iran have slowed, but drones are relentless.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Research suggests difficult people contribute to chronic stress and elevate biomarkers linked to ageing

Each extra hassler in your life was linked to a 1.5% faster pace of ageing.

Tech - Slashdot - 10 hours ago

Could Home-Building Robots Help Fix the Housing Crisis?

CNN reports on a company called Automated Architecture (AUAR) which makes "portable" micro-factories that use a robotic arm to produce wooden framing for houses (the walls, floors and roofs): Co-founder Mollie Claypool says the micro-factories will be able to produce the panels quicker, cheaper and more precisely than a timber framing crew, freeing up carpenters to focus on the construction of the building... The micro-factory fits into a shipping container which is sent to the building site a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu

Operation Epic Fury - Déjà Vu Authored by Martin A. Perryman via RealClearDefense, In February, the Republican President, after conducting military operations against the government of a foreign power, appealed directly to the armed forces and to the citizens to rise and overthrow the regime. While this sounds ripped from Saturday’s headlines, it occurred in 1991, the President was George H. W. Bush, the foreign power was Iraq, and the encouragement was directed to the Kurdish popu...

Tech - Universe Today - 10 hours ago

Astronomers Produce the Largest Image Ever Taken of the Heart of the Milky Way

Astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way in a striking new image, unveiling a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail. Obtained with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), this rich dataset—the largest ALMA image to date—will allow astronomers to probe the lives of stars in the most extreme region of our galaxy, next to the supermassive black hole at its center.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Gate to Rihanna's home, an RV hit by bullets as suspect fired assault-style rifle, police say

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills-area home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Rihanna at home as Beverly Hills mansion is hit by at least 10 rounds of gunfire, police say

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Rihanna at home as Beverly Hills-area mansion is hit by at least 10 rounds of gunfire, police say

A woman fired several shots into the Beverly Hills-area home of pop star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, a law enforcement source told The Times.

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

2026 NCAA Tournament Berth Tracker: Automatic Bids, Championship Game Times, and Defending Champs

Conference tournaments are underway and March Madness has officially arrived. Teams that win their conference tournaments clinch automatic bids into the 2026 NCAA Tournament, which begins with the First Four on Tuesday, March 17. Bookmark this page OutKick will update as automatic berths are locked up through Selection Sunday.Last updated: Sunday, March 8, 2026 (5:30 p.m. ET). All times ET.The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed Sunday, March 15 at 6 p.m. on CBS.ASUN: Queens Big South: High...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 11 hours ago

'Small Price To Pay': Trump Says Surging Oil Prices Will 'Drop Rapidly' Once Iran Nuke Threat Over

'Small Price To Pay': Trump Says Surging Oil Prices Will 'Drop Rapidly' Once Iran Nuke Threat Over It seems someone tapped the President on the shoulder given this afternoon's explosive opening in futures and he has posted X that spiking oil prices are a "small price to pay" for world peace, adding that prices "will drop rapidly" once the Iran nuclear threat is over. It's Sunday night and the much-hoped for de-escalation has not happened. This has triggered an explosive move hig...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Explainer: What to know about Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, the spine of a militarised state

New York Times: The powerful force has military, political and economic clout.

Tech - Gizmodo - 11 hours ago

Coming Soon, From the People Behind ICE Detention Camps: Data Center Company Towns

After partnering with CoreCivic to detain minors, this company now wants to give data center contractors a cushy home-away-from-home.

Tech - LLM Stats - 11 hours ago

I mapped 137 AI tools and how they actually connect in real workflows

I've been building an interactive map of the AI tool ecosystem not just a list, but a visual graph that shows which tools connect to each other and how people actually chain them together in workflo

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been a mysterious and influential figure in the shadows of power

New York Times: He has seen his wife, parents and a son killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

U.S. Authorities Are Investigating Device Thrown Near Gracie Mansion

The device that emitted smoke during a protest near Gracie Mansion Saturday was designed to be deadly, a person with knowledge of the investigation said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Long Beach man accused of murder after running over 89-year-old father

Robert Porter, 50, was booked on suspicion of murder after he allegedly struck his 89-year-old father with his car, killing him, authorities said.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Officers use floor jack to hoist car off 89-year-old they say was run down, killed by his son

Robert Porter, 50, was booked on suspicion of murder after he allegedly struck his 89-year-old father with his car, killing him, authorities said.

Tech - Slashdot - 11 hours ago

A Security Researcher Went 'Undercover' on Moltbook - and Found Security Risks

A long-time information security professional "went undercover" on Moltbook, the Reddit-like social media site for AI agents and shares the risks they saw while posing as another AI bot: I successfully masqueraded around Moltbook, as the agents didn't seem to notice a human among them. When I attempted a genuine connection with other bots on submolts (subreddits or forums), I was met with crickets or a deluge of spam. One bot tried to recruit me into a digital church, while others requested my ...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Italy's dugout espresso machine tradition fuels hot start in World Baseball Classic

Every team in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) has its own unique celebrations for home runs, whether it’s a special jacket from the Dominican Republic or coordinated handshakes with Team USA. But Team Italy might have the best one of all – the players take an espresso shot, which is made from a machine that sits right in the dugout. It’s about as Italian as it gets. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe machine sits toward the end of the dugout, but players and coaches can get t...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Heather Graham stuns in string bikini as she enjoys 'dream time' with boyfriend on Mexican beach

Heather Graham sizzled in a skimpy striped string bikini as she enjoyed some fun under the sun with her boyfriend Michele Civetta while vacationing in Tulum, Mexico.The 56-year-old actress and the 49-year-old Italian filmmaker were spotted strolling down the beach after taking a dip in the ocean last Tuesday. Graham's Dandy Del Mar black and white two-piece featured a triangle top and tiny bottoms that tied at the hips. Civetta wore blue and orange striped swim trunks with a back pocket and a si...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

US-sanctioned Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader after father’s death: reports

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new supreme leader, according to Iranian state television.Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the second-eldest son of Ali Khamenei and was born in Mashhad in 1969.His early childhood coincided with his father’s rise as a revolutionary figurehead opposing the monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.TRUMP SAYS IRAN’S SUCCESSION BENCH WIPED OUT AS ISRAELI STRIKE HITS LEADERSHIP ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 11 hours ago

Credit - A Little Bit Louder Now

Credit - A Little Bit Louder Now Submitted by Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Credit 'Hey, hey, A, yeah, yahhh... you make me wanna shout!!' After a tumultuous week, if there was one thing we could do for you, it is put a song in your head that hopefully makes you smile. Seriously, a song featured in Animal House and Wedding Crashers should make you smile, at least for a moment. This week’s T-Report follows up last weekend’s Is Credit Whispering? Or Shouting? We examined th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

$5 Gas Imminent As Oil Prices Explode Higher, Equity Futures Puke On Dashed De-Escalation Hopes

$5 Gas Imminent As Oil Prices Explode Higher, Equity Futures Puke On Dashed De-Escalation Hopes It's Sunday night and the much-hoped for de-escalation has not happened. This has triggered an explosive move higher in WTI... ...topping $110 for the first time since 2022... (Goldman nailed that call) US equity futures have dramatically 'broken the box'... These moves come as the Trump administration said it is not prioritizing using the US Department of the Treasury to trade ...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Deion Sanders delivers heartbreaking eulogy for Colorado player who died tragically at 23

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders gave an emotional eulogy at the funeral of his sophomore quarterback Dominiq Ponder, who died in a tragic car crash this past week. Ponder was 23. Sanders went up to the microphone after Ponder’s family, saying it "didn’t feel right" to do so, but he couldn’t help feeling "inspired" by their words.Then, Sanders, a spiritual man in his own right, began to speak. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We always ask questions about why this ha...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei, son of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as new supreme leader

However, Trump says any new Iranian leader won't last long without his approval.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Waltz shuts down NBC anchor, arguing Trump is ending a war Iran started with the US in 1979

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz argued to Kristen Welker on Sunday that President Donald Trump has not started a war with Iran, but that he is merely finishing it.Waltz was asked during NBC’s "Meet the Press" whether the US is indeed at war with Iran, suggesting the conflict actually began in 1979 under then-President Jimmy Carter.Waltz had formerly been a national security advisor to the Trump administration, but was removed from the role on May 1, 2025, after reported...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

'Country Joe' McDonald dead at 84

Joseph McDonald, the lead singer of Country Joe and the Fish, died Saturday in Berkeley, California, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 84.Better known as "Country Joe," the rock star died following a decline in health due to Parkinson's disease.COAST GUARD INVESTIGATES DEATH OF ‘DEADLIEST CATCH’ DECKHAND IN ALASKA FISHING INCIDENTCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERHe is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy McDonald; children Seven McDonald, Devin McDonald, Tara Taylor McDo...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

New US survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favourably on neighbours

In 24 other countries polled by Pew, most people said other residents there are good.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

Xi Hints At More Top Purges, Issues Warning To 'Corrupt Elements' In Chinese Army

Xi Hints At More Top Purges, Issues Warning To 'Corrupt Elements' In Chinese Army One of the big themes to come out of China over the past several months (and even years) has been Chinese President Xi Jinping's (apparently ongoing) sweeping purge of PLA military command ranks on the basis of "corruption" - or rather what is most probably perceived disloyalty. Already there's been several top dismissals including the firings of multiple members of the Central Military Commission (CM...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Before-and-after satellite imagery offers a rare look at damage inside Iran

Fresh satellite images give a rare aerial view of the damage across Iran after U.S.-Israeli strikes and what Tehran’s retaliation left behind across the region.Planet Labs satellite imagery captured burning ships and damaged facilities at the Konarak base in southern Iran, as well as significant destruction at Iran’s naval headquarters in Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf, reflecting the scale of the strikes on military infrastructure.WATCH SHIPPING THROUGH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ GRIND TO A HALT AM...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new Supreme Leader after father’s death

His hidden fortune is estimated at more than $130m.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Police swarm NYC street amid probe into IED thrown near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD has cordoned off a tony Manhattan block near the mayor's residence amid a continuing probe into a potential terror plot involving improvised, ISIS-style bombs.According to two NYPD sources, the activity is connected to the investigation into two devices that were recovered during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday."Due to ongoing police activity, please avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan," the NYPD wrote on X on Sunday.NYP...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Police recover third device in ongoing Manhattan IED investigation after two arrests

The NYPD announced Sunday that a third suspicious device has been recovered as part of an ongoing investigation into an improvised explosive device (IED) thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion a day earlier.Police said officers identified a suspicious device inside a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st and 82nd streets and temporarily evacuated nearby buildings while the Bomb Squad assessed the threat."The NYPD has safely removed the suspicious device from the area for further...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

Political worry about mounting cost of Iran war is matched by voters’ concern at the petrol pumps

Polling shows voters blame rising fuel prices for cost-of-living pain.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

Waste Of The Day: DEI Contractors Remain In Military's K-12 Schools

Waste Of The Day: DEI Contractors Remain In Military's K-12 Schools Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: Controversial education firms that helped embed diversity, equity and inclusion principles in K-12 military schools during President Joe Biden’s administration are still working with the Department of Defense Education Activity, or DoDEA, and received a total of $171,175 in 2025. Key facts: Thomas M. Brady, the director of DoDEA from 2014 to 2024, ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 12 hours ago

Deutsche Bank Warns Energy Shock "Existential Threat" To Airlines, May Force Some To Ground Fleets

Deutsche Bank Warns Energy Shock "Existential Threat" To Airlines, May Force Some To Ground Fleets Flight disruptions tied to Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East exceeded 14,000 by the end of last week. While there were early signs of normalization by mid-week, the global aviation industry remains disrupted, with some of the weakest airlines facing an increased risk that surging energy prices could lead to the idling of commercial jet fleets. The epicenter of the disruption is...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

New York police find suspicious device near scene of explosives incident

Devices were thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York Mayor’s residence.

Tech - Slashdot - 13 hours ago

Robotic Surgery Performed Remotely on Patient 1,500 Miles Away

"A surgeon in London says he has performed the UK's first long-distance robotic operation," reports the BBC, "on a patient located 1,500 miles (2,400km) away..." Leading robotic urological surgeon Professor Prokar Dasgupta said it felt "almost as if I was there" as he carried out a prostate removal on [62-year-old] Paul Buxton... It is hoped that remote robotic surgery could spare future patients the "vast expense and inconvenience" of travelling for treatment, and help deliver better healthca...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Swiss vote down proposal for massive ‘climate fund’

The Swiss Government had urged voters to reject the initiative as too expensive.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Police swarm NYC street Sunday amid IED probe near Gracie Mansion

The NYPD is asking residents to avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan due to ongoing police activity."Due to ongoing police activity, please avoid the area of East End Avenue between 81st Street and 82nd Street in Manhattan," the NYPD wrote on X on Sunday.According to two NYPD sources, the activity is connected to the investigation into two devices that were thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion.The activity follows hours after New Yor...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase delivers expletive-filled reaction to Ravens trading for Maxx Crosby: 'Oh my God!'

Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase wasn’t happy at all to hear news of the Las Vegas Raiders trading five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby to his rival Baltimore Ravens. Chase was on a livestream playing video games when he said he got a text from his quarterback, Joe Burrow, about the Ravens’ move for Crosby. He let out an expletive-laden rant once he read the text. "Joe just f---ing texted me. Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby," Chase was heard saying over the livestream. "No f---...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Trump admin turns Venezuela into major US oil supplier as global shipping crisis eases

The Trump administration has turned Venezuela into a significant U.S. oil supplier, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday, arguing the shift will help offset Middle East disruptions and ease pressure from the global shipping crisis."[Venezuela] was a sanctioned adversary, and now they're a strategic ally with the largest reserves with no threat of the chokehold like we have in the Strait of Hormuz," Burgum told "The Sunday Briefing.""Venezuelan oil can flow to America freely and is starting...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Families forced to sleep on the streets of Beirut as Israel pounds Hezbollah

NY Times: 'They have taken us back to the Stone Age,' one man said of Israel and Hezbollah

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

US military forces using AI tools to quickly manage enormous amounts of data for war on Iran

It highlights the emerging technology’s growing role in warfare.

Alt - Boing Boing - 13 hours ago

Here's how to get an Apple MacBook Air for 80% off (yes, really)

TL;DR: Get an Apple MacBook Air (2017) for just $199.97 (Reg. $999) by shopping refurbished. A MacBook is a deceptive thing. Though it looks so clean, pristine, and sleek, it's really a workhorse. The MacBook Air, most of all, is razor-thin but still manages not to sacrifice productivity for presentation. Read the rest The post Here's how to get an Apple MacBook Air for 80% off (yes, really) appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

NYPD confirms object thrown at protests near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan was an IED

New York City officials have confirmed that a device ignited and thrown during protests near Gracie Mansion on Saturday was an improvised explosive device (IED) capable of causing "serious injury or death."In a statement posted to X on Sunday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department’s Bomb Squad determined the device was neither a hoax nor a smoke bomb."The NYPD Bomb Squad has conducted a preliminary analysis of a device that was ignited and deployed at a protest yesterday and has de...

World - Fox News - 13 hours ago

Officials confirm devices recovered at NYC protest near Gracie Mansion were both IEDs

New York City officials confirmed Sunday that two devices recovered during protests near Gracie Mansion a day earlier were improvised explosive devices (IEDs)."The FBI and NYPD confirmed the suspicious items to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs)," FBI New York wrote on X. "Additionally, the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) will be conducting interviews, reviewing videos, collecting evidence, and chasing down all leads."A third "suspicious device" was also found Sunday afternoon in a veh...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

2 arrested after explosive device thrown at protest near Mayor Mamdani's house: NYPD

New York ​City police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home over the weekend was an explosive that could have caused serious injury or death.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 13 hours ago

Jorge Landeros is handed a sentence in a 15-year case that stretched from Maryland to Mexico

The yoga teacher was caught in Mexico 12 years later, living under an alias.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 13 hours ago

How To Ensure A Harmonious Future With AI

How To Ensure A Harmonious Future With AI Authored by Peter Solomon via RealClearWire.com, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents human civilization with many spectacular benefits as well as the potential for significant dangers. AI can increase productivity, efficiency, creativity and research results in many industries. In medicine, AI can enhance the accuracy of diagnoses, design individualized treatments, and accelerate drug development. But AI will lead to significant job losse...

World - Fox News - 14 hours ago

Oprah Winfrey stuns at Paris Fashion Week with dramatic new look after weight loss

Oprah Winfrey stunned when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week with her new slimmed-down figure.The 72-year-old media personality was spotted arriving at the Chloe runway show looking noticeably thinner in a pair of high-waisted jeans, a cream-colored top and a brown jacket.She paired the look with a pair of sunglasses, a white purse and closed-toed pointy high-heeled shoes, and wore her hair in a high ponytail.The media mogul was also photographed sitting front row at the Stella McCartney fashion...

Tech - Gizmodo - 14 hours ago

Spider-Man Gets Two New Comics for ‘Brand New Day’ Synergy

Before you watch 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on the big screen, a new pair of comics want to remind you of the film and its big players.