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Trump Tells Aides US Preparing For Extended Blockade, But Could Be Open To Interim Deal With Iran
Trump Tells Aides US Preparing For Extended Blockade, But Could Be Open To Interim Deal With Iran Summary Trump prepares for 'extended blockade' - WSJ reports he has informed aides of risky planning. Trump TS claim: Tehran has informed Washington they are in a "state of collapse" and that the Iranians want the US to "open the Hormuz Strait" - as 'tank tops' loom. Trump doesn't appear open to Iran's proposal which hinges on US naval blockade ending and nuclear issue bein...
WWE Videos Made by a Glitching AI That Sounds Like It’s Being Strangled Are the Future of Entertainment
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Ft. Knox Full Of Impure Gold Unfit For International Transactions
Ft. Knox Full Of Impure Gold Unfit For International Transactions Authored by Jp Cortez via The Mises Institute, The bulk of the US gold reserves held in Fort Knox are made up of impure “non-standard” bars that don’t qualify for use in international settlements. In practice, this means that most of America’s massive gold stockpile is illiquid and wouldn’t be readily accepted on the international market should the need arise: “It’s a decrepit relic just like our monetary polic...
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Arizona seeking voter data
Government again seeks to make it possible to search, seize small mail
The Carney government plans to make legislative changes to allow law enforcement to search and seize Canadians’ mail. The proposed legislative change is buried in the 2026 spring economic update.
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US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
US will issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America's 250th birthday
City to fix hole Winnipeg woman fell through, with repairs set to start Thursday
The City of Winnipeg will begin repairing a hole in the Wolseley area a few days after firefighters rescued a woman who was trapped in it for about 40 minutes.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla accompany Donald and Melania Trump to White House state dinner
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DOJ Sues Cloudera For Deliberately Excluding American Workers From High-Paying Tech Jobs
DOJ Sues Cloudera For Deliberately Excluding American Workers From High-Paying Tech Jobs The Justice Department on Tuesday sued Cloudera Inc., accusing the enterprise data and artificial intelligence company of deliberately engineering a hiring process that excluded American workers from at least seven lucrative technology positions while the firm pursued permanent residency sponsorship for foreign workers on temporary visas. In a 14-page complaint filed with the Office of the Ch...
'I can't leave him': Sask. tow truck driver rescues moose trapped in ice
Clint Gottinger, a tow truck driver in rural Saskatchewan, was heading out to work when he noticed a moose trapped in some ice.
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DHS To Vet Immigrants For 'Extremist Views'
DHS To Vet Immigrants For 'Extremist Views' Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on April 27 that past statements expressing what it labeled extremist views from immigrants applying for green cards and naturalization would warrant closer scrutiny. The DHS statement was in response to a New York Times report over the weekend that, citing internal DHS training materials, said that under new guidance introduced by the T...
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Las Vegas police give details in incident where officers fired at armed man with tactical vest
Las Vegas police give details in incident where officers fired at armed man with tactical vest
JONATHAN TURLEY: Comey’s shell post may be crass, but charging him is a free speech trap
In the last year, coverage of former FBI Director James Comey appears to be reverting to the level of a high school yearbook. Last March, we were discussing how Comey channeled Beyoncé in a classified meeting and then may have revealed a code name in an encore performance for family. Now we are back to discussing Comey's beach shell art on social media.The latter controversy is now at the heart of a second criminal indictment of Comey. Last November, a court dismissed the first indictment for fa...
US Secret Service arrests suspect after barrier breach near White House during King Charles' visit
A security breach near the White House led to an arrest Tuesday as King Charles III and Queen Camilla toured Washington, D.C., amid heightened security days after a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson told Fox News Digital a suspect was detained and arrested by the agency after bypassing a security barrier near The Ellipse, often referred to as President's Park South.Criminal charges are pending, the spokesperson said.The suspect's iden...
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
“Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant,” reads OpenAI’s coding agent instructions.
Vermont pays $566K in damages to Christian school it banned from all sports competitions for years
FIRST ON FOX: State education agencies in Vermont have paid $566,000 in damages and legal fees to a Christian school that was banned from all sports and academic competitions for two years after its girls' basketball team refused to compete against a trans athlete in 2023.A judge's decision was finalized on Tuesday that awarded the plaintiffs, including the Mid Vermont Christian School and its law firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the $566,000. The plaintiffs took legal action to challenge ...
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The Sun's Impossible Floating Mountains
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research have produced the most detailed simulations ever of solar prominences. These vast clouds of cooler plasma suspended in the Sun's scorching outer atmosphere have often perplexed solar astronomers. Their research reveals that two separate processes work together to keep these structures alive, and could one day help us predict the violent eruptions that drive dangerous space weather here on Earth.
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Man Accuses N.Y.P.D. Detectives in Legal Filing of Brutal Assault
Timothy Brown said he had been humiliated and injured after he was punched and kicked by police during a wrongful arrest that was caught on video.
Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.Authorities said in a Facebook post Tuesday that Cecilia Mueller, 46, was taken into custody Monday after an investigation.Police said they are concerned there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward.According to an arrest report, a 20-year-old man told authorities he had been in Mueller's fifth grade class at Lewis Elementary School...
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations could get red cards
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and as I do every four years or so, I'm jonesing for some World Cup soccer.However, this year's tournament is bringing with it some new rules, one of which might be one of the goofiest I've ever heard.Want to cover your mouth while jawing with an opponent? Not unless you want a red card, you don't, pal.According to The Athletic, FIFA has rolled out some new rules that give officials the latitude to issue players red cards if they cover their mouths dur...
Opening day at Six Flags St. Louis ended in chaos after brawl with as many as 100 people broke out
Opening day at Six Flags St. Louis ended early on Saturday with police on the scene. They were called after multiple brawls involving as many as 100 people, most of whom were juveniles, broke out at the park.This particular amusement park is one of seven properties that were recently sold by the main Six Flags company to a new owner, Enchanted Parks. There was apparently a need to set the tone early with the new ownership.Park guests weren’t going to be waiting around until the blistering heat o...
DHS taunts media for reporting about ‘Green Bay man’ illegal immigrant charged in vicious machete attack
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security called out the legacy media for characterizing the perpetrator of a recent Wisconsin machete attack as a "Green Bay man" when he is actually an illegal alien from Nicaragua.Fox News Digital has learned that David Joel Herrera-Garcia, 24, who is charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated assault and armed burglary, is an illegal immigrant who was marked as a "non-enforcement priority" by the Biden administration, according to DHS.Herr...
Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania 'widow' joke | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump says comedian Jimmy Kimmel's joke about first lady Melania Trump being an 'expectant window' was a 'call to violence.' Andrew Chang unpacks Kimmel's comments and how he's defending them after the latest alleged assassination attempt on Trump. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images
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Our Galaxy Has a Hot Side and Now We Know Why
Our Galaxy's halo of hot gas is measurably warmer on one side than the other and a team of scientists have found the culprit. The gravitational pull of the Large Magellanic Cloud is drawing the Milky Way slowly southward, compressing the gas in its path and heating it up, much like a piston in an engine. The discovery solves a puzzle that has intrigued astronomers since the temperature difference was first detected in 2024.
Docs: OpenAI projected at the start of this year that $8/month ChatGPT Go subs will grow ~36x to 112M in 2026, while $20/month Plus subs will fall 80% to ~9M
Sri Muppidi / The Information: Docs: OpenAI projected at the start of this year that $8/month ChatGPT Go subs will grow ~36x to 112M in 2026, while $20/month Plus subs will fall 80% to ~9M For three
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The US Grid Wasn't Built For This
The US Grid Wasn't Built For This Authored by Tejasri Gururaj via Interesting Engineering, Global data center power demand is projected to hit 84 GW by 2027—a 50 percent jump from 2023 levels—with AI workloads accounting for 27 percent of that total, according to Goldman Sachs Research. The grid is strained by increasing demand from electricity-hungry data centers and electric vehicles.Getty Images The grid cannot keep up with AI. For decades, electricity demand grew slowly and pr...
Trial begins for Penticton city councillor accused of sexual offences involving youth
A Penticton city councillor accused of multiple historical sexual offences against youth appeared in a Sarnia, Ont., courtroom Tuesday for the second day of his trial.
Scorpions Are Literally Metal, Study Reveals
Many scorpion species carry zinc and other heavy metals in their pincers and stingers, according to new research.
Former Nebraska senator battling cancer warns people have 'stopped making babies'
Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse lamented how current generations have "stopped having babies" despite living in a richer world."What in the world is happening with the natalism crisis?" Sasse asked on "60 Minutes Overtime" Sunday. "All across the industrialized, rich world, people have just stopped having babies in the last couple of decades."Sasse added that, out of every demographic, only Mormons and specific Jewish populations have replacement-level birth rates, a detail he found "super weird....
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Beloved Windows text editor Notepad++ now on Mac
On MacOS, there's a wealth of beautifully elegant and powerful text editors to choose from. On Windows, there's Notepad++. And now, on MacOS, there's… Notepad++! Notepad++ is now available as a native macOS application. It is a free, open-source source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports many programming languages and is great for general text editing. Read the rest The post Beloved Windows text editor Notepad++ now on Mac appeared first on Boing Boing.
Electrical Current Might Be the Key To a Better Cup of Coffee
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee -- so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him. His latest project: discovering a novel means of measuring the flavor profile of coffee simply by sending an electrical current through a sample beverage. The results appear in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. [...]...
Oakland can now include San Francisco in its airport's name as long as it doesn't highlight the 2 words
San Francisco has settled a two-year legal fight with its neighbour across the bay that will allow the city of Oakland to include "San Francisco" in its airport's name as long as it doesn't highlight the two words in any way.
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Homeowner Floats Mansion Swap For Anthropic Equity
Homeowner Floats Mansion Swap For Anthropic Equity A LinkedIn profile for a luxury property in Marin County, just north of San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge, states that the homeowner is open to exchanging the 14-acre estate for Anthropic equity. "I own a 14 acre estate in Mill Valley, CA (See link below) and would like to exchange the property for Anthropic equity (understanding in advance that this would be substantially above the valuation of Anthropic's last fin...
Colbert calls Trump 'authoritarian' but rejects 'partisan' label in exit interview with NY Times
As talk show host Stephen Colbert prepares to depart from his show, he condemned President Donald Trump during a Tuesday interview with The New York Times.CBS announced in July that it had canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that it would officially go off the air in May 2026. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.Colbert spoke out about the saga i...
Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban
A top summer destination has expanded its list of protected beaches, banning the rental of sunbeds and other commercial activity ahead of the busy travel season.Greece, a travel hot spot facing overtourism pressure, added new beaches to its protected list this month, according to a translated statement from Greece's Ministry of the Environment and Energy.Officials say the total number of protected beaches stands at 250, though some international media have put the figure at 251.POPULAR DESTINATI...
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Father and Daughter Who Sold Fake Warhols Plead Guilty in Forgery Scheme
Erwin Bankowski and Karolina Bankowska, of New Jersey, commissioned a Polish artist to create counterfeit artworks that sold for a total of over $2 million.
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Tom the Dancing Bug nominated for Reuben Award for editorial cartooning
Tom the Dancing Bug, published weekly here at Boing Boing by Ruben Bolling, was nominated for a National Cartoonists Society Award for Editorial Cartooning. Congrats, Ruben! For when the membership votes: I want to reiterate my position that voters should not take into account any rumors about the two other worthy nominees. Read the rest The post Tom the Dancing Bug nominated for Reuben Award for editorial cartooning appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Joby Kicks Off Weeklong Campaign After Successful JFK–Manhattan Test Flights
Joby Kicks Off Weeklong Campaign After Successful JFK–Manhattan Test Flights Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation stated on April 27 that it will begin a weeklong testing campaign in New York City, having successfully completed three days of test flights across the city’s heliport network. ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation show a public demonstration flight of the Joby N5.42JX flying car at the World Expo 2025 Osaka in Osa...
Teen’s roadside cold case death probed as homicide as police officer emerges as person of interest: report
More than two decades after a North Carolina teen died in what was considered a hit-and-run, investigators now say a police officer has been identified as a person of interest in the homicide case.According to reporting by WRAL, investigators have recently focused on a Four Oaks police officer in connection with the 2004 death of 16-year-old Josh Davis. The officer has not been charged, and the extent of any involvement remains unclear.Davis died on Jan. 6, 2004, after he was walking along Hall ...
Patriots captains deflect questions about Mike Vrabel-Dianna Russini controversy: 'We're just focused'
While focus should be on the New England Patriots heading into the 2026 season looking for redemption after a Super Bowl loss, the hot-button topic of head coach Mike Vrabel’s relationship with ex-The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini was prevalent on Tuesday.Tight end Hunter Henry is obviously aware of the situation at hand with Vrabel, who spent Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft away from the team to seek counseling amid the Russini controversy.But Henry, and the rest of the Patriots, are trying to f...
Federal government plans to ban crypto ATMs to stop scammers from defrauding Canadians
The federal government announced it’s planning to ban crypto ATMs in order to protect Canadians from scammers using the machines to defraud victims.
Heart-stopping video shows middle schoolers saving their bus after driver passes out at the wheel
Heart-stopping video from inside a school bus showed nearly a dozen Mississippi middle school students jumping into action after their bus driver lost consciousness Wednesday behind the wheel.Video from the Hancock County School District captured the driver, Leah Taylor, passing out during an asthma attack as the bus continued rolling forward.A student in the front of the bus noticed Taylor slouched over and grabbed the wheel, before she briefly regained consciousness.BODYCAM CAPTURES RESCUE OF ...
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Prospect Street breaks ground on Deer Springs Commercial Center in northwest Las Vegas
Prospect Street breaks ground on Deer Springs Commercial Center in northwest Las Vegas
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KISS Kruise ready to rock in Las Vegas with tribute to late guitarist Ace Frehley
KISS Kruise ready to rock in Las Vegas with tribute to late guitarist Ace Frehley
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Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart earns Las Vegas a spot on Time’s most influential companies list
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart earns Las Vegas a spot on Time’s most influential companies list
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Man convicted of murdering daughter in Nevada State Police custody after skipping parole
Man convicted of murdering daughter in Nevada State Police custody after skipping parole
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Ex-Lakers assistant admits role in gambling schemes, could face years in prison
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and Lakers assistant, became the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty Tuesday in an expansive federal gambling indictment in Brooklyn.
U.S. intelligence agencies consider what Iran would do if Trump declares victory
The agencies are studying how Iran would likely respond if U.S. President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter said.
AWS launches a desktop app for its Amazon Quick AI assistant, letting users connect their tools and local files to build custom apps, live dashboards, and more
Jigar Thakkar / About Amazon: AWS launches a desktop app for its Amazon Quick AI assistant, letting users connect their tools and local files to build custom apps, live dashboards, and more Amazon Q
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Study finds infrasound the likely horror in hauntings
Noise below the range of human hearing from old pipes and mechanical systems can induce stressful sensations, according to a study published by Canadian researchers in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. The findings offer a compelling scientific explanation for why I feel ill-at-ease in the basement of the abandoned 19th-century sanitarium, built over an old cemetery, that I've been squatting in rural West Pennsylvania. Read the rest The post Study finds infrasound the likely horror in haunt...
Quoting OpenAI Codex base_instructions
Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant to the user's query. OpenAI Codex base_instruct
Dem and GOP lawmakers trade blame over rhetoric after WHCD shooting: 'It is disgusting'
As Democrats and Republicans clash over escalating political rhetoric in the wake of Saturday night’s White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., is urging leaders on both sides to "bring the temperature down."The call for cooler rhetoric comes after Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, Calif., allegedly stormed the lobby of the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and opened fire."It's an opportunity, in my opinion, for everyone to bring t...
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on Why He Wanted to Make ‘Wonder Man’ One of Marvel’s Best
The Emmy and Tony-winning actor explains his decision to spend his 'Marvel dollar' on the Disney+ series.
Apple Vision Pro Used In World-First Cataract Surgery
Apple's Vision Pro has been used in what's described as the world's first cataract surgery performed with the headset. MacRumors reports: [New York opthalmologist] Dr. Eric Rosenberg of SightMD completed the initial procedure in October 2025 and has since performed hundreds of additional cases using ScopeXR, a surgical platform he co-developed for Apple's mixed reality device. ScopeXR streams live feeds from 3D digital surgical microscopes directly into the Vision Pro, which lets the surgeon vie...
Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad
Republicans stifled Senate Democrats’ attempt to prevent President Donald Trump from bringing military action close to home before any action has actually been taken by the administration.Democrats failed to advance a forward-looking war powers resolution that would handcuff Trump’s ability to use military force against Cuba, which lies roughly 90 miles from the coast of Florida.The move was spurred by his recent comments that once the U.S. was finished in Iran, it would make moves on the island...
The Start of OpenAI’s Trial Against Elon Musk Wasn’t the Worst Thing That Happened to Sam Altman Today
A report claims that OpenAI missed its own user and revenue goals. That's bad news for the entire industry.
Duke reinstates Students for Justice in Palestine after suspension over antisemitism concerns
Duke University's Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) had its suspension reversed on Friday. The group was suspended earlier this month following antisemitism concerns over an Instagram post.The university's Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) determined the Instagram post did not violate Duke University policy, The Chronicle of Duke reported. The outlet said it had obtained a letter written by Sharon Gooding, associate vice president for institutional equity, equal opportunity and complian...
Morgan Wallen donates $1.2M to his old high school for a state-of-the-art athletic field upgrade
It's always cool when a celebrity is willing and able to give back to their alma mater, and man, oh man, did country music star Morgan Wallen give his old high school a heck of a gift.Wallen is, of course, one of the biggest names in not just country music, but music full-stop, and when that's the case, you've usually amassed quite the bank account.Unless, of course, you go all MC Hammer and spend most of it.Wallen through his Morgan Wallen Foundation has given quite the gift to Gibbs High Schoo...
Ex-NFL defensive end Josh Mauro dead at 35 as family shares emotional social media tribute
Former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro has died, his family announced Tuesday. He was 35 years old.Greg Mauro, Josh’s father, announced his son’s death in a Facebook post, saying he passed on April 23."With many tears and broken hearts, yet anchored in the unshakable certainty that our precious Josh Mauro is now healed and made news – live in the presence of the Lord – we humbly covet your prayers as our family walks through the devastating loss of our amazing son, brother, uncle, grandson and frie...
FBI brings alleged China-linked hacker to US in rare extradition as Patel defends Italy trip
FBI Director Kash Patel says a trip to Italy that raised questions earlier in 2026 helped set the stage for the arrest of a Chinese national accused of hacking U.S. COVID-19 research. Xu Zewei is now in U.S. custody after what Patel described as a coordinated operation with Italian authorities, marking a rare case in which an alleged state-linked hacker has been extradited to face charges in the United States.Xu was extradited from Italy in recent days and faces federal charges tied to a 2020–20...
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Housing Unit Growth Far Outruns Population Growth: Vacant Units on the Market and the “Accidental Landlords”
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Amid Iran war and tensions with neighbours, UAE goes its own way
New York Times: The UAE's decision to leave Opec has rocked the region.
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Republicans brace for brutal midterms as Donald Trump’s popularity slips
New York Times: The one clear advantage Republicans have: cash.
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Jim Quinn: Kill Switch Of Freedom
Jim Quinn: Kill Switch Of Freedom Authored by Jim Quinn via The Burning Platform blog, “The government should be afraid of the people, the people shouldn’t be afraid of the government.” ― Edward Snowden “The freedom of a country can only be measured by its respect for the rights of its citizens, and it’s my conviction that these rights are in fact limitations of state power that define exactly where and when a government may not infringe into that domain of personal or individua...
Dem lawmaker hosts Hamas-linked org, draws swift backlash online
A California Democrat is facing backlash after hosting a Hamas-associated group at his office on Capitol Hill last week.Rep. Derek Tran welcomed a group of leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as part of the "National Muslim Advocacy Day," an annual lobbying event organized by Muslim advocacy groups.CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, was recently designated as a terrorist organization by the state of Texas and Florida following accusations that ...
Mountain climber survives terrifying 500-foot fall in California's Sierra Nevada, night stranded on ledge
A mountain climber is lucky to be alive after a terrifying 500-foot fall in California’s Sierra Nevada and an even more grueling night stranded on the side of a mountain.According to California Highway Patrol’s Inland Division Air Operations, the climber was hiking with his brother near Kings Canyon National Park's Mount Baxter when disaster struck. While traversing a steep, snow-covered slope, the man lost his footing when a patch of snow gave way beneath him, sending him plunging roughly 500 f...
Fauci gets another humiliation as top ally allegedly misled public on COVID for wine, Michelin dining
If we learned one thing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that the "experts" in charge of handling public health and infectious diseases did not live up to pre-pandemic expectations.The widespread assumption, particularly among media outlets whose job it was to hold powerful people accountable, was that these "experts" were unassailable and nearly infallible. Whatever they said must be listened to, obeyed, without question or hesitation, because they said it. That’s why, when they contradic...
Elon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’
The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.
Elon Musk Testifies That He Started OpenAI to Prevent a ‘Terminator Outcome’
The judge also warned Musk and Sam Altman to curb their “propensity to use social media to make things worse outside the courtroom” after both sides traded attacks online.
Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic
Health Canada approved on Tuesday the first generic version of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's Ozempic drug.
Were N.L’.s 'mother-in-law doors' a tax avoidance strategy?
With the April 30 personal tax deadline looming, Canadians are scrambling for any claim, loophole, or exemption that will reduce the amount of tax they owe.
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'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'
Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes.
Costco employee shot, killed after confronting shopper carrying gun with drum magazine
A Costco employee in Ohio was shot and killed after refusing entry to a shopper who attempted to enter the store while carrying a weapon equipped with a drum magazine.Police in Strongsville, Ohio, responded to reports of gunfire outside the Costco on Royalton Road around 5:45 p.m. on April 25 and found 61-year-old Randolph E. Corrigan with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers began first aid before he was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.Witnesses told police the suspect, ...
Controversial academic arrested and fined for trespassing at University of Lethbridge
Frances Widdowson, an academic known for her controversial views on Canada's residential school system, was arrested for trespassing at the University of Lethbridge over the weekend.
New IRA bombing fuels fears of global militant network tied to Iran, Hezbollah
A dangerous dissident republican group, the New IRA, which is allegedly linked to Iran and Hezbollah, claimed responsibility Tuesday for a car bomb outside a Belfast police station before warning of further attacks, according to reports.The blast targeted a Police Service of Northern Ireland station in Dunmurry, and police increased patrols after the group threatened to target officers at their homes.A 66-year-old man was also arrested Tuesday under terrorism laws after the explosion, Reuters re...
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Port Authority to Install Tracker Not Used During Deadly LaGuardia Crash
Federal investigators had said that the lack of a transponder on a fire truck played a role in a deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia.
High school football recruit has wrong hat at commitment ceremony
College football recruiting has gotten a little out of hand these days.With how much money these kids are making just to take visits, the whole thing has become a giant spectacle.Even traditions from the pre-NIL days of recruiting that have made their way over to the modern game have gotten bloated and overused.Take the "hat game," for instance.A kid announces he's going to commit to a school (probably not even for the last time, mind you), and has a big ceremony at his high school gymnasium.He ...
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Citadel's Griffin To Meet With NY Gov. Hochul After Mamdani's Socialist Games
Citadel's Griffin To Meet With NY Gov. Hochul After Mamdani's Socialist Games Citadel's Ken Griffin told the audience at the Norges Bank 2026 Investment Conference in Oslo earlier on Tuesday that he is planning to meet with left-wing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday to discuss the "future direction" of the state after far-left NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani singled out Griffin in a promotional video stunt to push his proposed new tax on luxury second homes. "Here's the real questi...
Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles
Legal questions are emerging over whether charges against former FBI Director James Comey would withstand a First Amendment challenge as he is indicted for a social media post allegedly tied to threats against President Donald Trump.Comey faced charges Tuesday under 18 U.S.C. § 871, which criminalizes threats against the president, and 18 U.S.C. § 875(c), which covers interstate communications containing threats to harm others. George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley told Fox ...
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Soldier Pleads Not Guilty in $400,000 Betting Case Over Maduro’s Ouster
Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyke appeared in federal court in Manhattan, where he was accused of using classified information about Nicolás Maduro’s ouster to make money on Polymarket.
Dementia risk rises with common food type millions eat every day, study suggests
It’s well-known that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are not good for overall health but new research has uncovered further evidence that this diet could negatively impact the brain.The study, published in the journal Alzheimer’s and Dementia by the Alzheimer’s Association, revealed that UPFs are linked to more than 30 adverse health outcomes, including several dementia risk factors, like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.Researchers from Australia’s Monash University analyzed more...
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Homicide detectives investigating death of man found in San Marino
Authorities were investigating the death of a person found in San Marino on Tuesday.
Witnesses recount chaos at WHCA Dinner after shooting, Secret Service agents drew guns to evacuate Trump
Witnesses inside the ballroom described a scene of chaos as the Secret Service rushed to get President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials to safety during the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.Michael Duncan, a host of the "Ruthless" podcast, described the moment he saw law enforcement run toward the stage over the weekend."Secret Service came and stacked up, running towards the stage, guns drawn and everything," Duncan said in the "Ruthless" episode poste...
Audiences Aren’t Turning Up for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2
A new report says the second season of the Marvel show has about half the audience of season one.
Stephen A Smith tells politicians, media to stop giving 'lip service' on civility after WHCA Dinner shooting
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith urged everyone involved in politics and the media to stop providing mere "lip service" to civility and actually practice it.An assailant rushed a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Saturday night during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, shooting a Secret Service officer. "For the purposes of what transpired this weekend, I felt the need to address it because I was there. I was in the room," Smith said, "and it was a crazy, crazy exp...
Can AI quantify beauty? New study suggests it can't
Attempts to define human beauty using artificial intelligence may reveal more about bias in data than universal standards, according to a new analysis from the University of Virginia's School of Data
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Developers can now get Visual Studio Pro for life for under $40 (was $499.99)
TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Visual Studio Pro 2026 while it's only $35. Most developers just keep renewing their IDE subscription every year without really questioning whether there's a cheaper way to do it. Turns out, there's a much cheaper way to live. Read the rest The post Developers can now get Visual Studio Pro for life for under $40 (was $499.99) appeared first on Boing Boing.
An extended 'honeymoon' not seen since Ralph Klein: poll shows strong support for Alberta's UCP
Three years into her mandate, Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party government continue to enjoy solid approval ratings and would increase the size of their majority if an election was held today, according to new polling for CBC News by Janet Brown Opinion Research.
Sony Rolls Out 30-Day Online DRM Check-In For PlayStation Digital Games
Sony is reportedly rolling out a 30-day online check-in requirement for some digital PS4 and PS5 games, meaning players could temporarily lose access if their console does not reconnect to renew the license. Tom's Hardware reports: In the info page of an affected game, you'd see a new validity period and a "remaining time" deadline. At first, this seemed like a software bug, but now PlayStation Support has confirmed its authenticity to multiple users. PlayStation owners are furious about the cha...
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Improper US Government Payments Rose To $186 Billion In 2025: Watchdog
Improper US Government Payments Rose To $186 Billion In 2025: Watchdog Authored by Sylvia Xu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Federal government agencies reported a total estimate of about $186 billion in improper payments in fiscal year 2025, an increase of $24 billion from 2024. The U.S. Government Accountability Office building in Washington on May 22, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times About $153 billion—roughly 82 percent—of this total arose from overpayments. The Go...
Lions star files lawsuit claiming NCAA, conferences unlawfully profited from his likeness
Jameson Williams may have signed an $83 million deal before this past season, but he's aiming for more.The Detroit Lions wide receiver is reportedly suing the NCAA, Big Ten and SEC, claiming they have used his name, image and likeness without compensating him for it.Before being the 12th pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams starred at Alabama where he shot up draft boards. He had been with Ohio State prior to playing for the Crimson Tide.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"To date...
Goldie Hawn credits ‘freedom’ for keeping 43-year relationship with Kurt Russell strong
After four decades together, Goldie Hawn appreciates the "freedom" she still feels in her relationship with Kurt Russell.The legendary actress, who's gearing up to release her first children's book, "The After-School Kindness Crew: Pooch on the Loose" with co-writer Lin Oliver on May 5, opened up about this new chapter in life and explained how her connection with Russell continues to grow stronger after 43 years together."My life's mission is to be happy. My life's mission is to be an example f...
Woman pleads guilty to paying for sexual torture videos involving monkeys for online group: 'Sick person'
A woman from Illinois is pleading guilty after paying thousands of dollars to have others make so-called "animal crush videos," which included depictions of adult and baby monkeys being mutilated and tortured for users in a deranged online chat group.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent out a press release Monday indicating Amanda Leigh Fourez, a U.S. citizen from Illinois, pleaded guilty earlier this month to distributing and conspiracy to create and distribute these sorts of videos. ...
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After Decades of Resistance, a Casino Finally Opens in New York City
As Aqueduct Racetrack winds down, Resorts World opens the first full-scale commercial casino in Queens, with live table games, dealers and cards.
The public is hammering San Antonio, but the betting value is on Portland in Game 5
You could argue the Portland Trail Blazers (1-3) should be tied in their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs (3-1) heading back to the Alamo City for Game 5 Tuesday.Portland held halftime leads in Games 3 and 4 at home but lost both by double digits. The Trail Blazers had a chance to take control of the series when Victor Wembanyama missed Game 3 with a concussion. Then, Portland blew a 17-point halftime lead and was outscored 73-65 in the second half.HAWKS ...
Are we sure Mike Vrabel will survive Russini scandal and coach Patriots this season?
Are we sure Mike Vrabel is safe as head coach of the New England Patriots?After the New York Post published photos of Vrabel hugging and holding hands with reporter Dianna Russini earlier this month, the assumption was that his job was not in danger. The reasoning was simple. He is paid to win football games.Conversely, the photos raised questions about Russini’s ethical standards as a reporter. She resigned from The Athletic a week after they surfaced.But as the story continues to spiral, there...
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Trump to put his picture in US passports
The limited-edition passport marks 250 years since US independence.
Alex Cora turned down Phillies' managerial job just days after being fired by Red Sox: report
Alex Cora was fired as manager of the Boston Red Sox Saturday and was reportedly offered a different managerial job just days later.The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson Tuesday and offered the job to Cora, but the former Red Sox manager declined, according to USA Today. Cora decided to spend time with family instead, so the Phillies turned to bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim manager.The Red Sox fired Cora and five other members of their coaching staff amid their 10-17 start to t...
