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Regional - New York Times - 17 minutes ago

Live Updates: 2 Dead After Jet Collides With Truck at LaGuardia Airport

The two pilots of an Air Canada Express plane were killed and dozens of passengers and crew members were hospitalized, officials said. The airport was closed until at least 2 p.m., and hundreds of flights were canceled.

Regional - New York Times - 19 minutes ago

LaGuardia Airport is a major U.S. travel hub.

One of three major airports in the New York City area, LaGuardia operates about 900 flights a day, most of them domestic.

Tech - Gizmodo - 38 minutes ago

‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Beautifully Sets the Series Up for the Future

Joel Kinnaman and a new cast of characters lead the alternate reality space drama, which returns on March 27.

Tech - Gizmodo - 48 minutes ago

I Worked a Shift in a Fictional Video Store and It Was… a Lot of Fun?

God knows how Quentin Tarantino got any of those scripts written.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 58 minutes ago

"We Are Deeply Saddened": OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dead At 43

"We Are Deeply Saddened": OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dead At 43 The billionaire owner of adult content platform OnlyFans has died after a long battle with cancer, according to Bloomberg, citing a statement from the company. Leonid Radvinsky died at the age of 43, according to the company, which added, "We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer." Radvinsky's death raises new questions about the pl...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Sen Kennedy says he would accept Democrats' offer to 'open up everything' but ICE

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Sunday he would accept Democrats’ proposal to reopen the government without funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), arguing Republicans could later pass immigration enforcement funding without Democratic support."I would accept the Democrats’ offer to open up everything except ICE at DHS. Then, the very next day, I would pass a reconciliation bill which crafts a budget for ICE," Kennedy told "Sunday Night in America" host Trey Gowdy."We can do it wit...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

LaGuardia Airport Cancels at Least 500 Flights After Crash: What to Know

A collision between a plane and a fire truck on the tarmac has disrupted travel to and from the busy New York hub.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Gold's Biggest Fire-Sale In 43 Years: Perception Vs Opportunity

Gold's Biggest Fire-Sale In 43 Years: Perception Vs Opportunity Authored by Matthew Piepenburg via VonGreyerz.gold, If you are new to gold, or if you are a speculator in gold (or even worse, a levered speculator in gold), you are likely asking yourselves what in the “H. E. double tooth-picks” just happened to gold? It lost over 9% in the futures market in a single session and saw its worst week of price declines since February 1983. What gives? Gold loves chaos, and isn’t the c...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Power Couple of Chaos: How a tycoon and activist built a 'Revolutionary Base' at the House of Singham

Part 1 of a five-part Fox News Digital series investigation follows the money that created the "Revolutionary Base" for a transnational network of organizations allegedly waging cognitive warfare on U.S. citizens on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party.As far-left American activists flood Cuba to support its flailing communist regime, U.S. officials have opened a sprawling investigation into an anti-America, pro-China nonprofit network forged during a wedding celebration in late February 2017, ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Govee’s Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Sound Obnoxious in the Best Way

These smart light bulbs support Matter, but there's a catch.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Carly Pearce says faith upbringing in the South came with 'sex shame' and judgement

Carly Pearce is opening up about the complicated relationship between faith and identity that shaped her upbringing in the South.During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 35-year-old singer, who recently teamed up with fellow country star Riley Green for the sultry duet "If I Don't Leave, I'm Gonna Stay," reflected on the meaning behind her previously released song "Church Girl."In the track, Pearce sings to a young woman who believes in God but wrestles with guilt and criticism from ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Project Hail Mary’ Rocks Out to Big Worldwide Opening

Strong word of mouth and marketing helped 'Project Hail Mary' overperform at the box office and set some records.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Las Vegas bets big on March Madness amid city's tourism slump that worries many

The city of Las Vegas is going all in on March Madness as it tries to reignite tourism and reverse a growing slump. Resorts across the Strip are rolling out large-scale watch parties, sportsbook events and themed experiences tied to the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments drawing crowds for one of the busiest betting periods of the year, according to reports.It is estimated that Americans will wager $3.3 billion on this year’s tournaments with Nevada historically seeing hundreds of millions in be...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

AI News Weekly - 100 years from now : The Case for Artificial Stupidity - Mar 23rd 2026

Welcome This is 100 Years From Now, a weekly series. Once a week, we skip ahead a century and imagine ordinary life in a world that's had a hundred years to absorb the things we're only beginning to b

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American tennis star sparks row with French player after accusing him of getting flirty with her

American tennis star Danielle Collins caused a stir over the weekend after she claimed that a French player sent flirty messages to her on social media.Collins’ comments came off the court, as she appeared as a broadcaster for the Tennis Channel on Sunday. French player Corentin Moutet was allegedly shouting at Collins while he was warming up for his Miami Open match.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I said to him, if you’re going to be flirting with me like that, you’re gonna h...

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

Each of these urushi-lacquered Casio calculators took a month to make

The Casio S100X The Special One is a "luxury" calculator featuring a traditional, hand-applied Urushi lacquer finish. Priced around $600, the limited edition of 650 were crafted by Ryuji Umeda of Yamakyu Shitsuki, a traditional lacquerware workshop based in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture. Read the rest The post Each of these urushi-lacquered Casio calculators took a month to make appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Musk Plans To Appeal After Jury Finds Him Liable To Twitter Shareholders

Musk Plans To Appeal After Jury Finds Him Liable To Twitter Shareholders Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal jury on March 20 found tech billionaire Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter shareholders by driving down the social media platform’s stock price months before acquiring it for $44 billion in 2022. The decision follows a civil class action lawsuit filed by Twitter investors in October 2022. Musk agreed to buy Twitter at $54.20 per s...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Best Laptops (2026): My Honest Advice Having Tested Hundreds

I've been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Sources: Sony is nearing a binding agreement to sell a 51% stake in its home entertainment business to Chinese rival TCL for ~$1B as soon as this month (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Sony is nearing a binding agreement to sell a 51% stake in its home entertainment business to Chinese rival TCL for ~$1B as soon as this month Sony Group Corp. is nearing a bindi

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Deadly Plane Crash at LaGuardia Airport: What We Know

Two pilots were killed and dozens of others were injured when a regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Trump adds new statue of Christopher Columbus near White House

Trump endorses a traditional view of Columbus as a leader of the 1492 mission seen as the unofficial beginning of European colonization in the Americas and the development of the modern economic and political order.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump orders War Dept to postpone strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing 'productive' talks to end war

President Donald Trump, in an all-caps post early Monday morning, declared progress toward "resolution" of the war with Iran."I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST," Trump wrote on Truth Social."BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, WHICH WILL CONTINU...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike After Trump's Comments On Iran

Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike After Trump's Comments On Iran Market sentiment has flipped dramatically optimistic this morning following a post by President Trump on his TruthSocial feed that says due to "very good and productive conversations" on a "total resolution" of hostilities in the Middle East, the US will postpone "any and all military strikes" against Iran's energy infrastructure for five days... Iran hasn’t confirmed the talks but, if they do, this is the first time we’re ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike As Trump "Postpones" Military Strikes On Iran After "Productive" Talks; But Move Reverses After Tehran Denies Contact

Oil Plunges, Stocks Spike As Trump "Postpones" Military Strikes On Iran After "Productive" Talks; But Move Reverses After Tehran Denies Contact Update (0745ET): It did not take long for the denials to emerge. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency (which is the propaganda arm of the IRGC so take it with lots of salt) said that anonymous Iranian source, Iran is not in contact with Trump adding that “there is no direct or indirect communication with Trump."  “He retreated after hearin...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Legendary college basketball coach unsure of future after loss to St John's

Legendary college basketball coach Bill Self said Sunday he was unsure about his future in the sport after the Kansas Jayhawks lost on a buzzer-beater to St. John’s.Self said he wasn’t sure if he was going to return for another season. The 63-year-old has won two national championships in 23 seasons with the Jayhawks. But the last few years have been marred due to heart issues and other health conditions.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I’ve gone through some stuff off the cour...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Samsung's Galaxy S26 will get Apple AirDrop support starting today

As Google promised, Apple AirDrop sharing is expanding to more Android devices. Samsung announced today that its Galaxy S26 Series is getting AirDrop support through the Quick Share feature. Google first introduced the Quick Share feature on its Pixel 10 phones last year and, in February, shared plans to increase the number of devices included. The setting allows Android users to send and receive photos and files from an Apple device, much like two Apple users do with AirDrop. To get media from ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Blue tsunami predictions for November election might not make landfall

To read much political analysis, the results of the November midterm election are already set. The recent Fox News Poll showed Democrats leading Republicans by six points in support for the House. Similarly, last November, both New Jersey and Virginia elected Democrats governors by double digits, suggesting an energized Democratic electorate and a demoralized Republican one.And, given that the Republicans’ current razor-thin 218-214 margin in the House, a loss of only three Republican-held seats...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

NYC-based Dash0, which offers AI agents to monitor and troubleshoot cloud, app, and infrastructure issues, raised $110M led by Balderton at a $1B valuation

Yazhou Sun / Bloomberg: NYC-based Dash0, which offers AI agents to monitor and troubleshoot cloud, app, and infrastructure issues, raised $110M led by Balderton at a $1B valuation Dash0 has raised $

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The ‘One Piece’ Anime Remake Will Be a Leaner and Modern Adaptation

Wit may be telling the same early 'One Piece' story as Toei did, but it won't take the same long path to get to where it's going.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

7 Steps to Mastering Memory in Agentic AI Systems

Memory is one of the most overlooked parts of agentic system design.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Eating more of certain type of food could shorten cancer survivors' lives, study finds

Cancer survivors who eat more ultraprocessed foods may face a higher risk of death, according to new research.The study, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, found that higher consumption of heavily processed foods was linked to an increased risk of mortality over time among people who had survived the disease.Ultraprocessed foods include items such as packaged snacks, sugary drinks and ready-made meals that have been altered with added sugars, fats, salts and...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Minneapolis mayor claims Trump can just 'hire out more TSA agents' despite DHS shutdown

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey claimed that President Donald Trump could hire more Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents rather than deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers despite an ongoing funding shutdown on Sunday."When he says that he’s going to do security like no one has ever seen before, he doesn’t actually mean that he’s going to keep people secure," Frey said on MS NOW'S "The Weekend." "If the goal here was safety at airports, he could hire out more TSA a...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep

Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Sask. is a potash and agriculture giant. So why is conflict in the Middle East a problem for farmers?

In 2024, nearly a third of global potash production came from Canada, according to Natural Resources Canada .

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Two pilots dead after plane collides with fire truck on LaGuardia Airport runway and more top headlines

1. Two pilots dead after plane collides with fire truck on LaGuardia Airport runway 2. Hormuz standoff threatens to escalate as final day of Trump's ultimatum ticks down3. Mullin survives key Senate hurdle on way to becoming next DHS secretaryDESERT CRISIS UN official warns Iran poised to target water infrastructure in coming days. Continue reading …DEADLY CONSEQUENCES Venezuelan illegal accused of killing Loyola student was caught and released, DHS says. Continue reading … ELITE HYPOCRISY Far-l...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Passenger Jet Collides With Vehicle At NYC's LaGuardia, Killing Pilot And Co-Pilot

Passenger Jet Collides With Vehicle At NYC's LaGuardia, Killing Pilot And Co-Pilot An Air Canada Express CRJ-900 regional jet operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) late Sunday night at 23:40 ET, instantly killing the pilot and co-pilot. There were approximately 76 people on board. BREAKING: Several injuries after Air Canada plane and firetruck collide on runaway at New York's LaGuardia Airport pic.twitter.com/cO6u5...

Tech - It's FOSS - 2 hours ago

Systemd Crossword: Test Your Knowledge of Linux "ctl Commands"

Systemd powers most modern Linux distributions, and with it comes a family of powerful ctl commands like systemctl .These tools help you manage services, inspect logs, control system time, and dig deep into how your Linux system behaves under the hood.But how well do you really know them?This crossword puzzle is a fun way to test your familiarity with common systemd ctl commands. Whether you're a beginner trying to remember commands or an experienced user brushing up your knowledge, this challen...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Phillies pitcher suffers cardiac event after bullpen session at spring training

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Daniel Robert suffered a serious medical emergency while at the team’s training facility in Florida on Sunday morning.Robert was at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater when he suffered a cardiac event, according to MLB.com. He was on the pitcher’s mound next to the half-field after he completed his first bullpen session since October.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIn October, Robert also had a cardiac event. Doctors inserted an implantable cardioverter...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

LaGuardia plane crash air traffic control audio reveals frantic call for truck to 'stop, stop, stop'

Frantic air traffic control audio has been released revealing the moment of the crash that left two pilots dead and at least 42 injured after striking a fire truck Sunday at New York's LaGuardia airport.In the moments before the crash, an air traffic controller could be heard on a radio transmission discussing the request for the emergency vehicle to cross part of the tarmac, then trying to stop it."Stop, Truck 1. Stop," the transmission says, which can be heard repeatedly.The controller can the...

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Will AI Force Source Code to Evolve - Or Make it Extinct?

Will there be an AI-optimized programming language at the expense of human readability? There's now been experiments with minimizing tokens for "LLM efficiency, without any concern for how it would serve human developers." This new article asks if AI will force source code to evolve or make it extinct, noting that Stephen Cass, the special projects editor at IEEE Spectrum, has even been asking the ultimate question about our future. "Could we get our AIs to go straight from prompt to an interm...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Amazing AI Brain, Serious Cleaning Brawn. Meet the Roborock Saros 20 Robot Vacuum Now at a Special Discounted Price

The newest flagship floor-cleaning robot is smarter, more nimble, and brings more cleaning power than any Roborock bot before.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

European Court Denies Appeal Of Parents Seeking Custody Over Their Kids In Religious Freedom Case

European Court Denies Appeal Of Parents Seeking Custody Over Their Kids In Religious Freedom Case Authored by Jonathan Turley, In Sweden, a Christian couple is going through a nightmare that captures the growing bias and targeting of religious families in Europe. Daniel and Bianca Samson have been fighting to regain custody of their daughters since 2022 after the government cited their regular church attendance and faith as warranting their removal. The parents, with the help of...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Tehran; Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbours and threatened to start hitting their power plants.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

The EC's EU Inc. proposal is a missed opportunity, leaving national courts to interpret corporate rules, and it seems like Brussels has pre-emptively aimed low

Martin Sandbu / Financial Times: The EC's EU Inc. proposal is a missed opportunity, leaving national courts to interpret corporate rules, and it seems like Brussels has pre-emptively aimed low Leade

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Princess Diana prepared Prince Harry to be king over ‘shy’ Prince William: friend

As the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry deepens, a resurfaced account claims Princess Diana once quietly prepared her younger son for the possibility of becoming king.Veteran royal writer Richard Kay, a close confidant of the late Princess of Wales, revealed on the Daily Mail’s "Palace Confidential" podcast that Diana believed William was already aware of his destiny, yet remained "shy" and quietly uneasy about the future awaiting him."I think William has been a bit of a surprise," s...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dem Senate candidate in the hot seat after anti-meat comment resurfaces: 'This will haunt him'

Senate candidate James Talarico, D-Texas, has been facing an intense online firestorm after a resurfaced video showed him calling on Texans to ditch meat to fight climate change.Republicans and conservative influencers have widely panned the remark as a potentially fatal blow to his Senate bid and suggested his anti-meat stance could dog him on the campaign trail. "Democrats are trying to fool Texans into believing James Talarico isn’t some whacked out lib, but the clips keep coming," Andrew Kol...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Samsung Bespoke AI Refrigerator Wants to Take the Stress Out of the Kitchen

You’ll never have to wrack your brain trying to remember what you have in the fridge again.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience

As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when the check arrives.For some operators, a no-tip system offers a clearer alternative.AMERICANS ARE FED UP WITH TIPPING CULTURE, YET MAN...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

If Cuba falls, who steps in? Castro dynasty shadows island’s future

President Donald Trump signaled this week that the United States could take action on Cuba, raising new questions about what would happen if mounting pressure triggers a political shift on the island.The warning comes as Cuba faces one of its most severe internal crises in decades, with a collapsing economy, widespread blackouts and fuel shortages straining the regime’s ability to govern. The situation has worsened as shipments of subsidized fuel from Venezuela have declined, cutting off a key e...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Homan fires back at CNN host over 'how well-thought-out' ICE airport deployment plan is

White House border czar Tom Homan pushed back against CNN's Dana Bash Sunday morning after she asked Homan how "well-thought-out" a new plan to send immigration officers to help TSA agents could be.Homan took questions on "State of the Union" regarding President Donald Trump's plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to assist TSA agents in airports across the country with hourslong lines caused by staffing shortages during the ongoing partial Department of Homeland Secu...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Lesson plans go 'out the window' as educators pivot on César Chávez amid abuse allegations

Educators at college and K-12 schools are rethinking how to teach about César Chávez following allegations that the United Farm Workers co-founder and labor leader sexually abused girls and women.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Data centers under scrutiny by California lawmakers as fears rise about health and energy impacts

Due to health and energy concerns, the California Legislature is considering bills to prohibit data centers from being exempted from the state's stringent environmental law and impose new tariffs on new major energy users that strain power supplies.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Don’t Listen to Anyone Who Thinks Secession Will Solve Anything

Americans increasingly fantasize about a divorce between red and blue states—but they dread the thought of civil war. You can’t have one without the other.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Hassan Took a Bike Ride. Now He's One of the Thousands Missing in Gaza

In a place denied access to basic forensic technology—and where people disappear into Israeli detention—the fate of thousands remains unknown. One of them is an autistic teenager.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Meet the Gods of AI Warfare

In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificate in Gaza

For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind of social and legal purgatory.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Meet the Gods of AI Warfare

In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Singapore-based Grab agrees to buy Delivery Hero's Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for $600M in cash, its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian home market (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Singapore-based Grab agrees to buy Delivery Hero's Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for $600M in cash, its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian home market Grab Holdings Ltd. agreed t

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

NYC Congestion Toll Linked To Rising Subway Ridership

NYC Congestion Toll Linked To Rising Subway Ridership A report from the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee suggests that congestion pricing in New York City is increasing subway use, according to Bloomberg. The policy charges most drivers a $9 toll to enter parts of Manhattan, encouraging some commuters and leisure travelers to shift from driving to public transit. Data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority shows subway ridership reached 1.28 billion rides in 2025, a 7...

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

GE Profile Smart Grind and Brew Review: Just the Basics

GE's Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Grind and Brew Coffee Maker is best for those who prioritize convenience over taste.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago
Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

New Yorkers, Have You Found Your Microscene?

A sampling of the city’s creative cohorts and the places where they gather, from the Tompkins Square Park monkey bars to a hair salon that doubles as an art gallery.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

A profile of AWS at its 20th anniversary, covering its creation, rise to market dominance, response to the ChatGPT disruption, and the future of its AI bets

Todd Bishop / GeekWire: A profile of AWS at its 20th anniversary, covering its creation, rise to market dominance, response to the ChatGPT disruption, and the future of its AI bets In the early days

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Trump’s Iran strategy is working and teaching our foes what deterrence means

President Donald Trump didn’t start this war. The Islamic Republic did on Nov. 4, 1979, when it invaded the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. For nearly half a century, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism has killed and maimed more Americans than any other terrorist regime on Earth. It even plotted twice to assassinate Trump himself.The regime’s attacks against the United States and our allies are not a series of isolated incidents, but a single, conti...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

AMB. GORDON SONDLAND: The truth about Iran's 'imminent threat' that politicians hate to admit

There is nothing wrong with questioning U.S. policy toward Iran. In fact, it is essential. The press should probe, Congress should challenge, and both parties should debate the wisdom of any potential military action. These are not trivial matters, and the stakes—American lives, regional stability and nuclear proliferation—are too high for anything less than serious scrutiny.What has become troubling, however, is how unserious the conversation has become around a single phrase: "imminent threat....

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

AMB GORDON SONDLAND: The truth about Iran's 'imminent threat' that politicians hate to admit

There is nothing wrong with questioning U.S. policy toward Iran. In fact, it is essential. The press should probe, Congress should challenge, and both parties should debate the wisdom of any potential military action. These are not trivial matters, and the stakes American lives, regional stability and nuclear proliferation are too high for anything less than serious scrutiny.What has become troubling, however, is how unserious the conversation has become around a single phrase: "imminent threat....

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago
Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids

As data center developers queue up to connect to power grids across Europe, network operators are experimenting with novel ways of clearing room for them.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Half A Million Balsa Trees Illegally Logged In Amazon Rainforest Every Year To Feed Global Wind Turbine Demand

Half A Million Balsa Trees Illegally Logged In Amazon Rainforest Every Year To Feed Global Wind Turbine Demand Authored by Chris Morrison via DailySceptic.org, Over half a million balsa hardwood trees are being illegally logged in the Amazon rainforest every year to feed the massive demand for wind turbines in many parts of the world. Balsa is a lightweight but strong wood that is commonly used in the core of giant turbine blades. It can make up around 7% of the blade and each set ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Elon Musk's 'Terafab' AI chip factory

PLUS: Use Google Stitch to redesign your entire website

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe’s Power Grids

As data center developers queue up to connect to power grids across Europe, network operators are experimenting with novel ways of clearing room for them.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Joe Kent Makes Genuine Plea To Trump: "Address The Israeli Issue"

Joe Kent Makes Genuine Plea To Trump: "Address The Israeli Issue" Recently-resigned director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent told antiwar.com editor Scott Horton that a narrow window for de-escalation still exists, but only if Donald Trump is willing to confront what Kent repeatedly described as the core constraint on U.S. strategy: Israel. “I think he's got to address the Israeli issue first and foremost… and demand and force them to stop going on the offense...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Last Week in AI #339 - DLSS 5, OpenAI Superapp, MiniMax M2.7

DLSS 5 looks like a real-time generative AI filter for video games, OpenAI Reportedly Pivoting to a Focus on Business and Productivity Only, and more!

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Coke Canada Bottling terminates worker injured on the job, says keeping him would be too hard on the company

A longtime worker for Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited in Calgary was recently terminated after being seriously injured on the job two years ago. Coke Canada Bottling cited a legal principle that says keeping him employed would cause the company “undue hardship.” A labour expert says the legal argument is difficult to prove, especially with a company of that size.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Australia is settling into age-restricted social media. Canada is mulling whether to join in

Nearly four months into Australia's landmark social media ban for users under 16, parent proponents laud it as a valiant first step towards a safer online experience for youth. Yet as other countries weigh introducing their own social age minimum, some continue to question bans as a solution.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce U.S. citizenship

Every year, thousands of dual citizens living abroad choose to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship. They say Trump is a major factor in their decision but not the only one.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto

Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

The ‌pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities said.

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

GrapheneOS Refuses to Comply with Age-Verification Laws

An anonymous reader shared this report from Tom's Hardware: GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android fork, said in a post on X on Friday that it will not comply with emerging laws requiring operating systems to collect user age data at setup. "GrapheneOS will remain usable by anyone around the world without requiring personal information, identification or an account," the project stated. "If GrapheneOS devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it." The statement came a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

'Become MPs To Protect Your Homeland!' - Alarm Bells In Spain As Moroccan Diaspora Seeks Political Mobilization

'Become MPs To Protect Your Homeland!' - Alarm Bells In Spain As Moroccan Diaspora Seeks Political Mobilization Via Remix News, Spain is facing mounting concern over the long-term consequences of years of large-scale Moroccan migration, as warnings grow that a sizable and increasingly organized community could begin to exert coordinated political influence. Official figures cited by La Región show that nearly 900,000 Moroccan nationals were living in Spain in 2024, making them t...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Why a judge eviscerating the Pentagon rules for censoring and punishing journalists is a victory for the press

I don’t hear any cheering out there.A federal judge has thrown out the Pentagon’s draconian restrictions on what journalists can report, but most Americans don’t care.A policy that led to the eviction of major news organizations from the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal, to ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox News has been overturned. It’s a big-time win for free speech.But the media’s credibility is at an all-time low, the result of years of bias, blunders and boneheadedness. That’s wh...

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

Jewish and Muslim People Face a Wave of Hate. Can Schools Turn the Tide?

New York City is rolling out lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history. Too often, some leaders say, what students know comes from TikTok and social media.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Countdown Begins: Former Central Bank Advisor Warns Food-Price Shock Could Hit "Within 6 To 9 Months"

Countdown Begins: Former Central Bank Advisor Warns Food-Price Shock Could Hit "Within 6 To 9 Months" Alexandra Prokopenko, a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and a former advisor at the Bank of Russia, warned on X that the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an energy shock that risks morphing into a "slower, more consequential story": fertilizers. "A near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering a supply shock that will show up in food prices 6–9...

Regional - New York Times - 7 hours ago

Flights Grounded at LaGuardia Airport as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident

A ground stop was in effect early Monday as the Fire Department said it was responding to a runway incident. A New York Times journalist saw an Air Canada plane on the runway with a sheared-off nose.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

One War and Five Scenarios To End It

One War and Five Scenarios To End It Authored by Amir Taheri, With the war between the Israel-US duo and the Islamic Republic in Iran entering its fourth week, two questions are asked in policy circles across the world. The first is: how long will it last? The answer is: how long is a piece of string? Which means: because no one knows, no speculation is warranted. The second question may be beyond a journalist's bailiwick: how does it end? As one of my mentors in journalism ta...

Regional - L.A. Times - 7 hours ago

Multiple people stabbed in incident at downtown L.A. restaurant

The Los Angeles Police Department said the investigation is ongoing. At least two people were taken into custody.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Air Canada jet hits fire truck, forcing New York's LaGuardia airport to close

An Air Canada Express regional jet crashed into a Port Authority vehicle on the ground after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, forcing the airport to close.The CRJ-900 plane, which was arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at about 24 miles per hour shortly before midnight, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner. Air Canada and Jazz Aviation confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital."F...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Air Canada jet hits fire truck, killing 2 and forcing New York's LaGuardia airport to close

An Air Canada Express regional jet struck a Port Authority vehicle on the ground after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing two people and forcing the airport to close.The CRJ-900 plane, which was arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at about 24 miles per hour shortly before midnight, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.Two pilots were killed in the incident, Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said at a news briefing. More than 40 ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Air Canada jet hits vehicle, forcing New York's LaGuardia airport to close

An Air Canada Express regional jet crashed into a vehicle on the ground after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, forcing the airport to close.The CRJ-900 plane, which was arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at about 24 miles per hour, according to flight tracking website Flightradar24.The jet was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner.The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, saying there was an emergency without o...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Collision between plane and vehicle halts flights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

All departing flights from LaGuardia were delayed or cancelled early Monday.

Regional - New York Times - 8 hours ago

Flights Are Halted at LaGuardia as New York Fire Department Responds to Incident

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the closure early Monday, and the Fire Department said the reported runway incident involved a plane and a vehicle. No other details were immediately available.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

To tilt Hungarian election, Russian spies proposed staging an assassination attempt

Alarmed at PM's falling support, Russians came up with plan to sway Hungary's April vote.

Tech - LLM Stats - 8 hours ago

Samsung rolls out Apple AirDrop support to Quick Share, starting with the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, and plans to expand to more devices and regions

Mike Sorrentino / CNET: Samsung rolls out Apple AirDrop support to Quick Share, starting with the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea, and plans to expand to more devices and regions AirDrop support wi

Tech - Slashdot - 9 hours ago

Some Microsoft Insiders Fight to Drop Windows 11's Microsoft Account Requirements

Yes, Microsoft announced it's fixing common Windows 11 complaints. But what about getting rid of that requirement to have a Microsoft account before installing Windows 11? While Microsoft didn't mention that at all, the senior editor at the blog Windows Central reports there's "a number of people" internally pushing at Microsoft to relax that requirement: Microsoft Vice President and overall developer legend Scott Hanselman has posted on X in response to someone asking him about possibly relaxi...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

9 suspects arrested after $7M in stolen cargo seized in Southern California bust

Nine suspects were arrested after authorities in Southern California seized approximately $7 million in stolen cargo from various retailers, along with about $1 million in cash, officials said.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the suspects were taken into custody as detectives served 13 search warrants at locations between December and February in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.The warrants were served as part of an ongoing multi-agency investigation into organ...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

World Cup teams finalize US base camps as host cities prepare for global crowds

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just three months away, cities across the United States are racing to finalize training facilities that national teams will call home during the global tournament.Among them is Kansas City, which will serve as the base camp for defending champion Argentina national football team, a major win for the region as it prepares to welcome both players and tens of thousands of international fans.Base camps are critical to World Cup operations. They serve as home headquarters...

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago