Reality TV Star-Senate Candidate Claims He Intentionally Got Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi to Make a Point
He claims he knew he would get caught, but he was trying to demonstrate that prediction markets are bad.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT for Clinicians, a tool for medical tasks like documentation and research, free for verified physicians, pharmacists, and more in the US (OpenAI)
OpenAI: OpenAI releases ChatGPT for Clinicians, a tool for medical tasks like documentation and research, free for verified physicians, pharmacists, and more in the US Built for clinical work, ChatG
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Santa Monica nonprofit official, wife found dead; police investigate possible murder-suicide
Jeremy Ferguson, who was director of operations for Downtown Santa Monica Inc., and his wife, Mandy Zelinka, were found with fatal gunshot wounds, a source said.
Curt Cignetti was so focused this offseason, he turned down all external requests: 'I'm 95% football'
The Indiana Hoosiers, out of nowhere, won the National Championship, finishing off an undefeated 2025-2026 season.It’s not an understatement to say that it was one of the most surprising outcomes in modern college football history. A program that had little track record of success, more commonly viewed as one of the easy wins on a team’s schedule than a legitimate contender for major postseason accomplishments. It was a remarkable achievement. In fact, just before the regular season started, Tex...
Sources: SoftBank seeks a $10B two-year margin loan secured by its OpenAI shares, with an option for a year extension, as SoftBank aims to become an AI linchpin (Bloomberg)
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To Iran, Donald Trump blinked first by extending the ceasefire
New York Times: Iran's leaders believe they can withstand a standoff longer than Trump.
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Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified
A jury awarded the daughters of a man killed by Tustin police $17 million. Police responded to a report of a man with a knife.
Alabama QB Ty Simpson says faith in Jesus Christ fuels confidence heading into 2026 NFL Draft
Confidence exudes from Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson when he’s on the field, and that carried over to the pre-NFL Draft process.Simpson has steadfastly supported himself when asked if he can be a starting quarterback in this league, and he feels he has the first-round talent to do so.Before he learns where he goes in the NFL Draft, whether it’s Thursday night in the first round or beyond, Simpson spoke with Fox News Digital about where his patented confidence comes from.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPOR...
Autopsy report released in death of teen girl singer D4vd is charged with killing
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating wounds to her upper body, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday.
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Italian parents face manslaughter charges after statuette thrown by son kills tourist
Police allege the parents failed to supervise their son.
Hasan Piker tells New York Times he's 'pro-stealing' and 'pro-piracy' from corporations
Far-left commentator Hasan Piker explained to The New York Times on Wednesday how he was "pro-stealing" and "pro-piracy" when it came to corporations."I’m pro-stealing from big corporations, because they steal quite a bit more from their own workers," Piker said on "The Opinions" podcast. "However, one thing that might even help your ethical dilemma is the fact that the automated process that they design, these companies know will increase shrink, right?"He continued, "So it’s actually factored ...
Microsoft plans to invest AU$25B by 2029 to expand Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure in Australia, its largest commitment to the country
Ainslie Chandler / Bloomberg: Microsoft plans to invest AU$25B by 2029 to expand Azure AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure in Australia, its largest commitment to the country Microsoft Corp.
Carville and co-host lament that Trump sparked a redistricting war, making both parties look cynical
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and his podcast co-host Al Hunt analyzed the results of the Virginia redistricting vote, agreeing that President Donald Trump started a redistricting war.Democrats scored a major victory Tuesday when Virginia voters narrowly passed a congressional redistricting referendum that could give the party a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House of Representatives majority in the 2026 midterm elections, the Associated Press reported.The ballot mea...
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Bass, Barger meet with Trump to push for L.A. fire recovery funds
The mayor and county supervisor said they had a "high-level discussion" with the president, sharing stories about what fire survivors are experiencing day to day.
Manhattan DA's office employee charged with sexual abuse after alleged incident on Queens subway
An analyst with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he sexually abused a woman while off duty, police told Fox News Digital Wednesday. Tauhid Dewan, 28, is accused of inappropriately touching a 40-year-old woman’s private area during a late-afternoon rush-hour subway ride in Queens, according to local outlet PIX11. The victim was reportedly a random woman, the outlet added, citing sources who said she and the suspect were strangers. A spokeswoman for...
Florida prisoner laughs as judge sentences him to life for killing cellmate with pen: 'You are amusing'
A Florida man convicted of killing his cellmate with a pen smiled and laughed as a judge sentenced him to life in prison Tuesday.Marcus Terry, 43, was found guilty of second-degree murder in December 2025 for killing his cellmate inside the Dade Correctional Institution in Homestead in 2021 by stabbing him in the head with a pen, according to NBC Miami.During a court appearance on Tuesday, Terry's lawyer, Steven Yermish, asked Judge Ellen Sue Venzer to grant his client a new trial, arguing that ...
An undergraduate used AI assistants to rewrite leaked source code for Claude Code in a different language, highlighting the uncertainty over copyright and AI
Meaghan Tobin / New York Times: An undergraduate used AI assistants to rewrite leaked source code for Claude Code in a different language, highlighting the uncertainty over copyright and AI Artifici
Former MLB owner claims 'despicable' San Francisco Giants are the reason the A's left Oakland
The team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics are just two years away from officially moving to Las Vegas. After decades in Oakland, it was a frustrating, heartbreaking conclusion for the remaining diehard fans of the franchise, brought on by Major League Baseball’s worst stadium situation. For years, the Athletics and the city of Oakland tried to work out a deal on a new stadium, with several different locations tossed around. They even came close at one point, with a mega-waterfront site de...
Florida man's execution date set for killing 2, including small child
A Florida man is scheduled for execution next month after his conviction in the killing of his cousin's girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter under a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday.Richard Knight, 47, will die by lethal injection at Florida State Prison in Starke May 21 as part of a series of death warrants signed by the governor.Knight was convicted in the 2000 murders of Odessia Stephens and her young daughter, Hanessia Mullings, according to WFLA. Prosecutors said Knight...
Senate GOP launches all-night vote-a-rama to fund ICE, Border Patrol through end of Trump's term
Senate Republicans are inching closer to funding federal immigration operations for years to come, but first they have to plow through a marathon of votes Democrats plan to weaponize against them.The Senate officially launched a "vote-a-rama" for Republicans' budget resolution, the blueprint guiding the GOP’s push to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump's presidency.But, first, lawmakers must grind through amendment after am...
McDonald's rolls out new 'protein' menu badges, and social media users question the numbers
McDonald's is leaning into the protein craze, adding new labels to over a dozen menu items across its app and kiosks.The fast-food giant said in a news release Tuesday that it's assigning "protein callouts" on its menu items.McDonald's describes the callouts as "visual 'badges' that make it quick and easy to spot protein options any time of day."PROTEIN BOOM IS THREATENING TO WIPE OUT VEGETARIAN CHAIN AS SHUTDOWN LOOMSCustomers can view the badges on McDonald's kiosks and in the McDonald's app, ...
U.S. Navy Secretary out of his job in latest Pentagon shakeup
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job, the Pentagon abruptly announced Wednesday, the first head of a military service to depart during President Donald Trump's second term but just the latest top defence leader to step down or be ousted.
Tesla Says EV Orders Benefitted From Soaring Gas Prices
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Former Mexican beauty queen found shot dead as investigators examine possible family involvement: reports
A former Mexican beauty queen was found shot to death in her Mexico City apartment, with investigators examining the possible involvement of her mother-in-law, according to local reports.Carolina Flores Gómez, 27, was found dead inside an apartment in the Polanco neighborhood, one of the city’s most affluent areas, Reporte Índigo, a Mexico-based news outlet, reported. Authorities said the death is being investigated as a homicide, after initial findings indicated she suffered a gunshot wound to ...
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California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say
Costa Mesa resident Laura Lee Yourex, who bragged on social media about registering her dog to vote and subsequently cast ballots in the animal's name, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.
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Dr. Oz Says Anti-Fraud Effort Coming To 'All 50 States'
Dr. Oz Says Anti-Fraud Effort Coming To 'All 50 States' Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the agency overseeing Medicaid and Medicare, announced Tuesday that his agency’s anti-fraud effort will come to every state. During an interview at a Politico-hosted event, Oz said that every U.S. state can expect anti-fraud activities involving funds received through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). “We are going to announce thi...
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in 2026 World Cup: report
An envoy for President Donald Trump has reportedly asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup set for this summer.The Financial Times reported the plan is an effort to repair the relationship between Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which soured following the former’s comments against Pope Leo XIV regarding the war with Iran.United States special envoy Paolo Zampolli was the one who suggested the idea to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS ...
The Hardware in Your Pre-2023 Tesla Will Never Allow It to Fully Drive Itself, Elon Musk Admits
But you may soon be able to take it in for an upgrade at something called a "mini-factory."
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Rugby Jedi commentator Jed Thian dies in Thailand, family’s heartbreak as fans share memories
Jed Thian built a global following with his alternative rugby commentary.
The National | Trump's new Canada trade talk demands
April 22, 2026 | The Trump Administration demands Canada make concessions as the price of entry to U.S. trade negotiations. More airlines cut flights over soaring jet fuel prices. And a former top Toronto police detective tells The National about the anti-semitism and racism he saw on the force.
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US Blocks Regular $500 Million Cash Pallets Flown To Iraq, Over Pro-Iran Militias
US Blocks Regular $500 Million Cash Pallets Flown To Iraq, Over Pro-Iran Militias In confirmation of some early reporting we featured at the start of this week, The Wall Street Journal has verified something that Iraqi officials themselves were denying just days ago: the US is blocking Iraq's regular dollar shipments in order to pressure it's Iran-backed militias. "The Trump administration has suspended U.S. dollar shipments to Iraq and frozen security cooperation programs with its...
Michigan's Warde Manuel admits feeling 'betrayed' amid Sherrone Moore's 'inappropriate relationship' fallout
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is speaking out as a wide-ranging review of the football program unfolds after Sherrone Moore's dismissal.Last year, an investigation determined Moore was involved in an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." It was later revealed Moore's former assistant was part of the relationship. The fallout from the scandal left Michigan's top athletics official feeling "betrayed.""I felt betrayed. It’s the best word that I can use," Manuel told The Detroi...
Video exposes disrepair lurking beneath Trump Kennedy Center as $257M renovation looms
Peeling concrete, exposed steel rebar, rust-streaked electrical equipment and vents patched together with layers of duct tape are among the problems hidden beneath the Trump Kennedy Center, according to photos, project materials and board minutes obtained by Fox News Digital as officials push to temporarily shut down the building for major repairs.The Trump Kennedy Center released documentation Wednesday of what it described as "decades of deferred maintenance and critical infrastructure needs" ...
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Federal Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Ten Commandments In Texas Classrooms
Federal Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Ten Commandments In Texas Classrooms Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, A federal appeals court ruled April 21 that the state of Texas may order every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments, marking a victory to supporters of the law. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which voted 9–8, upheld Texas Senate Bill 10, overturning a lower-court injunction that had barred the 2025 law from taking effe...
Travel warning escalates for popular getaway as dangers and security threats mount
One of America's neighbors is warning travelers about safety risks in a North African destination, highlighting red flags for U.S. citizens as well.Known for its historic cities, bustling markets and ancient sites, Morocco is the subject of an updated travel advisory from the Government of Canada.The country draws tourists across the world to Marrakech's souks and Medina, camel treks in the Sahara Desert, historic cities like Fez and coastal destinations such as Essaouira, but new warnings highl...
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Navy Secretary John Phelan Abruptly Departs Trump Admin With No Explanation, "Effective Immediately"
Navy Secretary John Phelan Abruptly Departs Trump Admin With No Explanation, "Effective Immediately" In a terse, one-paragraph statement released this afternoon, the Pentagon announced the immediate departure of Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan, effective immediately. Navy Secretary John Phelan speaks at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club on Dec. 22, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. (Alex Brandon/AP) Undersecretary of the Navy Hung Cao has been elevated to Acting Secretary o...
Mexican national convicted of illegally voting in US after false citizenship claims faces removal: DHS
FIRST ON FOX: A Mexican national who voted illegally in U.S. elections and falsely claimed to be a citizen has been convicted and could face removal under federal immigration law.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News Digital that Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a lawful permanent resident who has held a green card since 1990, pleaded guilty to three counts of disorderly election conduct following prosecution by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office.Officials said Ceballos-Arme...
Dual-threat tennis player and lingerie model Camila Giorgi is ending her retirement after tax drama
There's big news in the tennis world regarding Italian dual threat Camila Giorgi, who walked away from the sport without saying a word in May 2024. The lingerie model is planning to return to tennis next year.When she walked away, there was no formal announcement or farewell tour. She simply popped up on the retired list one day a couple of months after her last time stepping foot on a court.Then came the stories about why she had suddenly retired.The first was that Camila had done so to pursue ...
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After The Bombing, Tehran Confronts Widespread Ruin
After The Bombing, Tehran Confronts Widespread Ruin After more than a month of conflict, a fragile ceasefire has allowed people in Tehran to begin assessing the scale of destruction, according to a new Bloomberg report. The city, home to around nine million people, now bears widespread signs of damage, from shattered buildings to entire blocks reduced to rubble. Although the truce has been extended for now, talks between the US and Iran have stalled, with major disagreements still...
Virginia court declares state's redistricting vote was unconstitutional in legal win for Republicans
Republicans are cheering a circuit court victory in Virginia that showed Democrats' redistricting efforts in Virginia are not quite over yet despite a referendum to accept a new map drawn by Democrats getting approved by voters Tuesday.Virginia Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley ruled Wednesday, one day after the Democrat redistricting referendum passed, that all votes for or against the proposed redistricting amendment were unconstitutional, citing rules that impose certain requirements that the r...
Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon's new CEO
The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O’Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.
Hasan Piker sparks backlash with Luigi Mangione remarks, claims slain CEO engaged in 'social murder'
Hasan Piker stirred more controversy in a recent New York Times interview in which he addressed the Luigi Mangione case and the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Mangione is accused of murdering Thompson on Dec. 4, 2024, as the healthcare CEO was on his way to a medical conference. He is facing both state and federal charges, and his federal trial was recently delayed until October. Mangione's state trial is expected to begin on Sept. 8.LUIGI MANGIONE’S FEDERAL TRIAL ST...
Longtime NASCAR crew chief tells wild story about one of the sport's biggest characters
One of the most memorable names in NASCAR history is that of Dick Trickle, and now his former crew chief is telling some wild stories about what a character the 1989 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year was.Jimmy Fennig was a longtime NASCAR crew chief who worked with the likes of Mark Martin, Kurt Busch, and Carl Edwards.NASCAR DRIVER KATHERINE LEGGE SLAMS 'DEI HIRE' SLIGHTS AFTER XFINITY SERIES CRASHIn 1989, Fennig was paired with Trickle, who was entering his rookie campaign at the age of 48 after ...
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Watch: Jon Stewart Gives Trump Rare Credit
Watch: Jon Stewart Gives Trump Rare Credit Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, President Trump’s executive order to slash red tape and accelerate psychedelic therapies for America’s veterans is drawing praise from an unlikely source: Jon Stewart. In a segment on his show, the longtime Trump critic paused his usual routine to acknowledge the move, calling it a genuine win for those who served. The order, signed just days earlier in the Oval Office with Joe Rogan presen...
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As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor debate tonight
With the California governor's race quickly approaching, six candidates will face off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep.
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As primary election nears, top candidates for California governor meet for debate
With the California governor's race quickly approaching, six candidates faced off Wednesday evening in the first debate since former Rep.
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Top candidates for California governor spar over wealth, experience and race in fiery debate
The debate takes place at a critical moment in the turbulent contest to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom. Ballots will start landing in Californians' mailboxes in less than two weeks, and voters are split by a crowded field of eight prominent candidates.
EXCLUSIVE: Eric Swalwell hit with fresh complaint over alleged use of House office to boost his business
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing a fresh ethics complaint urging the Justice Department to investigate whether he leveraged his position in Congress to promote his startup business that Swalwell was running on the side with his chief of staff.The complaint comes as Swalwell also has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct in recent weeks allegations he has denied despite conceding that he has made poor choices in his past when it comes to women.The Foundation for Accoun...
Child reunited with mom after transgender dad, partner allegedly kidnap abroad amid gender surgery fears: feds
A Utah custody dispute escalated into an international case after a 10-year-old child was allegedly kidnapped by a trans parent as family members feared gender reassignment surgery in Cuba, authorities said.Federal authorities allege the child’s biological father, Rose Inessa-Ethington, 42, who also goes by Eri, and the father’s partner, Blue Inessa-Ethington, 32, also known as Carly Ann Crosby, never made it to their planned destination for a camping trip in Canada. Instead, investigators say t...
Jeffries defends Virginia redistricting as 'temporary measure' to stop Trump from trying to 'rig' midterms
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., declared in a CNN interview Tuesday that Democrats’ victorious effort to temporarily redistrict Virginia was intended to stop President Donald Trump’s "power grab.""It was important for Democrats to push back aggressively across the country to stop Donald Trump‘s gerrymandering scheme, which was designed to rig the midterm elections," Jeffries told CNN's Laura Coates. "They thought we were going to step back, but we‘ve made clear that we will fight ...
Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI.
If you give artificial intelligence a goal of maximizing profit, how far will it go? AI agents appear capable of lying, concealing, and colluding, according to new research from Harvard Business Schoo
AFSCME union seeks to charge university with criminal offense for bringing in alleged "strikebreakers"
The union representing certain Illinois State University employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the college, alleging it hired temporary workers while staff remained on strike.AFSCME Council 31, which represents roughly 350 employees, says the move violates the state’s Employment of Strikebreakers Act, which classifies such conduct as a Class A misdemeanor."To gain leverage to 'win' the strike, the University has contracted with companies that have hired temporary employees to cross picket li...
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China's "National Team" Dumped ETFs In Q1 To Cool Overheating Market
China's "National Team" Dumped ETFs In Q1 To Cool Overheating Market For years, and especially after the local stock bubble burst in spectacular fashion a little over a decade ago, China's "National Team" - a polite euphemism for the country's Plunge Protection Team - could be relied upon to step in and provide a lending hand - or rather buying hand - to stabilize stocks in the nick of time. Well, it may be time to rename it to the Surge Protection Team According to Bloomberg, Chi...
The Atlantic's $250M Kash Patel problem | About That
Andrew Chang explains why FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story alleging that he 'alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.'
Ford rejects idea of putting U.S. booze back on shelves unless White House concedes trade war
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is rejecting any idea of putting U.S. alcohol back on store shelves in Ontario without the White House first conceding in the ongoing trade war.
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Tesla Slides After Unexpectedly Raising 2026 CapEx Guidance To $25BN
Tesla Slides After Unexpectedly Raising 2026 CapEx Guidance To $25BN Update: In our original review of the Tesla earnings, which were solid enough to push the stock over $400 ahead of the earnings call, we said that something about the CapEx seemed off, namely that at just $2.5 billion in Q1 (and the reason why free cash flow was positive), Tesla's run-rate was about half behind its $20 billion full year capex projection. TSLA free cash flow positive since Q1 capex was only $2.5BN...
Billionaire Backer Sues Trump Family's Crypto Firm Over Alleged Extortion
Ancient Slashdot reader Alain Williams shares a report from the BBC: The Trump family's World Liberty crypto venture is being sued by one of its billionaire backers over allegations of extortion. Justin Sun has accused World Liberty of an "illegal scheme" to seize his WLFI tokens, a cryptocurrency issued by the company. Sun alleges the firm, co-founded by U.S. President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, has "frozen" all of his tokens and stripped him of his right to vote on governance issues....
Top Five hilarious NFL Draft night moments to get the nostalgia flowing
With the NFL Draft upon us, many fans are ready to see their teams select some of their future favorite players.Draft day is special because it represents the next generation of franchise players, and it's a dream come true for several young athletes.That's not what we are here to talk about today, though.While the NFL Draft does have its iconic moments, it is also home to some laugh-out-loud hilarity too.Below are five of the funniest draft moments in recent memory, from canine hijinks to canna...
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Angry Altadena residents ask officials to halt Edison's undergrounding work
Eaton wildfire survivors' anger about Southern California Edison's burying of electric wires in Altadena boiled over Tuesday, with residents calling on government officials to temporarily halt the work.
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Voting Rights Groups Sue To Stop DOJ From Collecting State Voter Lists
Voting Rights Groups Sue To Stop DOJ From Collecting State Voter Lists Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit on April 21 seeking to block the Department of Justice (DOJ) from collecting, compiling, and analyzing state voter registration lists. As of April 1, the DOJ has sued 30 states, including Washington, for failing to turn over voter rolls. The department has said the U.S. attorney general has congressional authority under the Ci...
Google updates Workspace to make AI your new office intern
Google has introduced a host of new automated functions into Workspace, all of which are driven by Workspace Intelligence, its new AI system.
Hospice CEO asks Congress how a provider can operate 'out of a burrito stand in California' with no oversight
The CEO of a California hospice advocacy group told congressional lawmakers Tuesday that fraud in the industry is flourishing across the state, questioning how numerous fraudulent providers can continue to operate under the nose of regulators.Sheila Clark, the president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) a nonprofit that pushes to improve access to quality end-of-life care told the House Ways and Means Committee that some hospices operate in name only, mea...
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Arvell Reese says an NFL team will get someone who 'plays the game violently' with 'relentless effort'
With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft expected to be used on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to make him the Las Vegas Raiders' next franchise man, many believe the real start to the festivities in Pittsburgh Thursday night begins with the New York Jets at No. 2 overall.Some mock drafts ahead of one of the most anticipated nights in pro football have the Jets going edge rusher, and many believe it will be Ohio State standout Arvell Reese.Reese, an All-American in 2025 and nation...
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Not So Fast: Virginia Judge Blocks Redistricting Referendum
Not So Fast: Virginia Judge Blocks Redistricting Referendum Update (1835ET): A Virginia judge ruled on Wednesday that the state’s redistricting referendum approved by voters a day earlier was invalid, nullifying the election results. "Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote," said Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, adding that the state would appeal. As American Greatness notes further, Tazewell County Judge Jack Hu...
WNBA finally embraces Caitlin Clark's stardom with unprecedented national TV schedule
Though the mean girls and race idolaters don’t like it, Caitlin Clark is more valuable to her respective sport than any other American athlete is to theirs.Case in point: the WNBA's 2026 television schedule.On Wednesday, the league announced the Indiana Fever will become the first team in WNBA history to have all 44 regular-season games aired nationally.Each of the league's broadcast partners will carry at least one Fever game:FEVER RULE OUT CAITLIN CLARK FOR 4TH-STRAIGHT GAME AHEAD OF ALL-STAR ...
DeSantis says he's taking up Jeffries' invitation to 'F around and find out' on Florida redistricting effort
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ invitations to "F around and find out" on redistricting efforts in Florida, the next possible battleground in a nationwide struggle to gain partisan advantages from congressional district maps."Please. Be my guest. I will pay for you to come down to Florida to campaign," DeSantis said. "I’ll put you up in the Florida governor’s mansion. We will take you fishing."There’s nothing that could be better for Republican...
Todd Golden will coach the Florida Gators next season ... or will he?
It has been a whirlwind 48 hours for both Todd Golden and the Florida Gators.The 40-year-old head coach received some positive news on Tuesday when his star player, forward Thomas Haugh, announced he was returning to Gainesville for his senior season of basketball.This news come on the heels of other starters Alex Condon and Boogie Fland both announcing they would be forgoing the NBA Draft and returning to school.Even center Rueben Chinyelu is expected to be back even though he declared for the ...
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Exploding Stars, Black Holes, and the Forbidden Gap
An international team led by Monash University has uncovered evidence of a rare form of exploding star, helping to shed light on one of the most cataclysmic events in the universe. At the end of their lives, most massive stars collapse into black holes—objects with gravity so strong that not even light can escape. But some are completely destroyed in pair-instability supernova explosions. This can explain the so-named "Forbidden Gap" in black hole masses.
Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams
You probably didn't expect a travel booking platform to send you into a security spiral. Yet here we are.Booking.com confirmed that hackers may have accessed customer data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details. That is enough information to make scam messages look real.If you've booked a hotel or rental through the platform, this is worth your attention.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportSMART TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS BEFORE YOUR NEXT TRIPThe company sent email notificat...
Hands on with X's new AI-powered custom feeds
X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.
Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds
X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.
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How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation
Elected officials are demanding answers from the L.A. city attorney's office about how a massive cache of confidential LAPD files being dumped online. The Times has found the compromised material includes crime scene photos, medical records and other sensitive police records.
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Aaaand It's Gone... PE Shop Thoma Bravo Writes Off Over $5BN From 2021 SaaS Firm Acquisition
Aaaand It's Gone... PE Shop Thoma Bravo Writes Off Over $5BN From 2021 SaaS Firm Acquisition Not a great night for SaaS... Given the eight straight days of gains for Software stocks, one could argue that the death of code-base companies was greatly exaggerated (cough -dead-cat bounce - cough), but not every boat is being lifted by this massive short-squeeze rebound JPMorgan Trader Brian Heavey said earlier that it "seems we are moving from 'SAAS is dead' to 'maybe they can co-exis...
Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading
Prediction market Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates, alleging that each was engaged with insider trading of information about their campaigns. The company implemented new rules last month aimed at preventing politicians and athletes from placing bets on events they can control, and it said those guardrails helped to flag this trio of cases. The three candidates are Mark Moran of Virginia, Matt Klein of Minnesota and Ezekiel Enriquez of Texas. Kalshi reached settlements ...
Murphy defends ‘Awesome’ post on Iranian ships evading US blockade, says it was ‘sarcastic’
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said he was being sarcastic when he called reports that Iranian ships had slipped by a U.S. blockade "Awesome" in a post to X on Monday, responding to the news that as many as 26 vessels had avoided U.S. detection.Murphy brushed off criticisms that he had celebrated shortcomings in President Donald Trump's military strategy."It's so unbelievably disingenuous. Obviously, all these Republicans know that I was being sarcastic. They just don't really want to actually have...
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Japan had a big earthquake this week. Experts warn a bigger one may follow
New York Times: Officials are urging people to prepare for the next catastrophic quake.
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete will combine remasters and a sequel into one package
Last year, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunizata teased plans to remaster the first two games in the series and create an entirely new sequel. Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, announced by Annunziata's studio AandR Atelier, appears to be the result of that work. The game doesn't have a release date yet, but AandR Atelier says it combines the planned remasters and third title into "the complete, definitive Ecco the Dolphin experience, created by the people who made the originals."Complete includes "a...
High-ranking DHS official sidelined over allegations of 'sugar daddy' relationship, luxe gifts and drug use
Fox News has learned a high-ranking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official is on administrative leave after an investigation was launched into the leader's alleged "sugar daddy" relationship, lavish spending and drug use, according to a DHS official.The probe unfolded after a formal complaint was filed against Julia Varvaro, 29, the DHS deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism, the Daily Mail first reported.The man at the center of the allegations, described as a divorced father n...
Party prep tale falls apart as husband charged in wife’s decades-old cold case murder
A Maryland man is behind bars after authorities say he is responsible for his wife’s cold case murder over two decades ago. Dwight "DJ" Rust Jr. was taken into custody Tuesday on charges stemming from the 2002 death of Michelle Rust, the Baltimore County Police Department said in a statement.Dwight Rust initially told authorities Michelle Rust, 24, had left their home to get supplies in preparation for their 3-year-old son’s birthday party around 9:30 a.m. when she was last seen on July 20, 2002...
Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
“To be clear, we were never approached … nor were we in any discussions regarding a partnership or tour access,” a spokesperson for the artist tells WIRED.
Critics fret over United Kingdom health strategy making it easier for women to procure same-day abortions
The United Kingdom government is moving to fund more same-day, or what some call "lunch-hour" abortions, in a shift officials say is about "removing barriers." But critics warn could pressure women into rushed decisions."The Government has announced plans to financially incentivize abortion clinics to provide ‘lunch-hour’ or ‘same-day’ abortions," the conservative group Right To Life UK said in a Monday post. The Renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England, released this month by the Department ...
Latest SCOTUS leak a gift to liberals ‘salivating’ over control of high court narrative: experts
A Supreme Court leak is giving liberals new ammunition in their long-running criticism of the emergency docket after recently published internal memos showed how the high court fast-tracks major cases, a process that critics say has served to advance key parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda in his second term."The liberals are salivating over this. They're very happy because it reinforces their narrative," South Texas College of Law professor Josh Blackman told Fox News Digital.The memos, pu...
Fox News Poll: 56% doubt White House’s competence at managing government
A 56% majority of voters say the Trump administration has not been competent at managing the federal government, according to a Fox News poll released Wednesday. Two in 10 Republicans join most independents (7 in 10) and Democrats (9 in 10) in holding that view, while 4 in 10 non-MAGA Republicans also agree.Overall, 43% think the White House has been competent at running the government. Those numbers aren’t unusual. Trump’s marks are in line with those for the Obama administration in 2015, when ...
Fox News Poll: Economic gloom, Trump ratings signal tough GOP midterm path
The electorate’s economic pessimism is giving the Democratic Party an edge six months out from the November election. A new Fox News survey points to an environment conducive to a change in the majority party in the U.S. House, with negative ratings for both the president and the economy shaping the landscape.About three-quarters of voters continue to give the economy negative ratings (73%), consistent with at least the last two years. In addition, 60% rate their personal financial situation neg...
Ping-Pong Robot Makes History By Beating Top-Level Human Players
Sony AI's autonomous table-tennis robot Ace has become the first robot to compete against top-level human players. Reuters reports: Ace, created by the Japanese company Sony's AI research division, is the first robot to attain expert-level performance in a competitive physical sport, one that requires rapid decisions and precision execution, the project's leader said. Ace did so by employing high-speed perception, AI-based control and a state-of-the-art robotic system. There have been various pi...
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Harvard Creates Robot Ants That Work Like Real Insects To Build And Dismantle Complex Structures
Harvard Creates Robot Ants That Work Like Real Insects To Build And Dismantle Complex Structures Authored by Mrigakshi Dixit via Interesting Engineering, Researchers at Harvard have developed a fleet of robotic ants that mimic the self-organizing behavior of social insects to build and dismantle structures without blueprints or central leadership. An illustration of how the collective, decentralized behavior of ants has inspired experiments with cooperative robots that can complete...
Man sparks outrage by calling 30-minute airport ride for his wife a ‘massive inconvenience’
Airport pickups are sparking a heated online debate, with some calling the simple act of getting someone at the airport these days a "relationship test," and others saying it’s an unnecessary hassle in the age of Uber.The conversation gained traction recently after a man posted on social media that he agreed to drive his wife to the airport for a work trip about 30 minutes away but saw it as a "massive inconvenience."The post was later deleted, but not before drawing widespread criticism and fue...
N.S. shellfish giant Clearwater Seafoods hit with $150K penalty after worker's death
A fisherman was electrocuted and died two years ago on board one of the company's ships while it was docked for maintenance in Mulgrave, N.S.
Landlords allegedly posting 'Muslim-only' apartment ads in violation of country's equality act: report
Some landlords in England are apparently advertising "Muslim-only" apartments online, according to a local media report.An investigation by The Telegraph found that alleged listings posted in London on Facebook, Gumtree and Telegram feature phrases such as "only for Muslims," "for 2 Muslim boys or 2 Muslim girls," and "Muslims preferred."Other ads appeal to Punjabi and Gujarati speakers, while some job vacancies on the platforms are advertised for men only.Some listings specify "Hindu only," in ...
Navy secretary departs immediately as undersecretary takes over in acting role
A sudden shakeup at the Pentagon has left the U.S. Navy without its top civilian leader, with an acting official stepping in immediately.Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is leaving his post.PENTAGON'S NEW PRESS RULES MAY BE ‘BRIDGE TOO FAR,’ TURLEY WARNS"Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately. On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for hi...
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Man Arrested in Florida 33 Years After Double Murder in the Bronx
Police had recovered fingerprints after the murders in 1993, which took place while the victims’ child was in the next room. But they identified William Antonio Solis as a suspect only last year.
Why are the Mets so bad? Offensive struggles and a disjointed clubhouse lead to worst record in MLB
The 2024 New York Mets won 89 games and reached the postseason on the strength of a magical second half. Pete Alonso hit one of the biggest home runs in the recent history of the franchise in the Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers, turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning of an elimination game against top closer Devin Williams. Then, they easily handled the fearsome Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS to advance to the NLCS. Despite losing to the eventual c...
US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose
Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.
Democrat Adam Smith says Iran is 'closer to the truth' than the White House on ceasefire talks
A top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee suggested Iran would be a more reliable source than the White House on peace talks, saying President Donald Trump "does not tell the truth."Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., made those remarks on MSNOW on Monday, just a couple of days before Trump's two-week ceasefire agreement was set to expire. On Tuesday, Trump extended the ceasefire, basing his decision on the Iranian government being "seriously fractured."Smith, who has been outspoken about the T...
WATCH: Democrat Adam Smith says Iran is 'closer to the truth' than the White House on ceasefire talks
A top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee suggested Iran would be a more reliable source than the White House on peace talks, saying President Donald Trump "does not tell the truth."Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., made those remarks on MSNOW on Monday, just a couple of days before Trump's two-week ceasefire agreement was set to expire. On Tuesday, Trump extended the ceasefire, basing his decision on the Iranian government being "seriously fractured."Smith, who has been outspoken about the T...
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Cortez Masto confronts RFK Jr. over policies threatening health care stability
Cortez Masto confronts RFK Jr. over policies threatening health care stability
Senate GOP blocks fifth Dem bid to end Trump’s Iran war as divisions grow
Senate Republicans are still backing President Donald Trump's war in Iran as the deadline for Congress to get involved is rapidly approaching. Republicans beat back a fifth attempt by Democrats to call for an end to the war in the Middle East, a day after Trump extended the fragile ceasefire for the next several days on the grounds that Iran's government was "seriously fractured." The failed vote to rein in Trump’s war authority came on the 54th day of the conflict.Whether the administration can...
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Embassy Tells Americans Still In Lebanon Depart Now While Flights Available As Ceasefire Collapsing
Embassy Tells Americans Still In Lebanon Depart Now While Flights Available As Ceasefire Collapsing The US-mediated Lebanon ceasefire is unraveling fast amid intensified fighting between Israel and Hezbollah on Thursday. This has resulted in the US embassy in Beirut issuing an urgent renewed security alert, urging US citizens to depart Lebanon while commercial flight options are still available. via AFP The statement explained the security situation "remains complex and can change...
