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UK bans "stepfamily" porn by one vote, sets 5-year prison term
The UK House of Lords voted 144-143 on Thursday to ban pornography depicting sex acts between stepfamily members, passing by a single vote. The measure was pushed by Conservative peer Gabby Bertin, who argued the content "normalises child sexual abuse and abusive relationships within families." Read the rest The post UK bans "stepfamily" porn by one vote, sets 5-year prison term appeared first on Boing Boing.
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John Deere settles right-to-repair lawsuit for $99 million
Anyone who went through a John Deere dealer for major equipment repairs since January 2018 is in line to collect. The company will put $99 million into a class action settlement fund, with plaintiffs recovering 26% to 53% of overcharge damages well above the typical 5% to 15% in cases like this. Read the rest The post John Deere settles right-to-repair lawsuit for $99 million appeared first on Boing Boing.
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First Wave of Energy Price Spikes Hit CPI Inflation
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NYT investigation names Adam Back as Bitcoin's Satoshi Nakamoto
John Carreyrou the journalist who broke the Theranos story spent 18 months trying to identify Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator. His conclusion, published in the New York Times this week: Adam Back, 55, a British cryptographer who invented Hashcash, the computational puzzle system that became Bitcoin's proof-of-work mining engine. Read the rest The post NYT investigation names Adam Back as Bitcoin's Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on Boing Boing.
Privacy Messenger Session Is Staring Down a 90-Day Countdown to Obscurity
If you care about privacy and don't take too well to governments and Big Tech companies snooping on your messages, then Session has probably come up at some point. It's a free, open source, end-to-end encrypted messaging app that doesn't ask for your phone number or email to sign up.Messages are routed through an onion network rather than a central server, and the combination of no-metadata messaging, anonymous sign-up, and decentralized architecture has earned it a loyal following among privacy...
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CIA To Integrate AI 'Co-Workers' To Process Intelligence, Catch Spies
CIA To Integrate AI 'Co-Workers' To Process Intelligence, Catch Spies Authored by Brayden Lindrea via CoinTelegraph.com, The US Central Intelligence Agency said it will embed “AI co-workers” directly into its analytics platforms to assist analysts with detecting spies and anticipating hostile moves by foreign adversaries. “Within the next couple of years, we will have AI co-workers built into all of the agency’s analytic platforms a kind of classified version of generative AI th...
Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social posts, like his threat to destroy Iran's 'whole civilization,’ have alarmed both critics and allies, leaving Democrats questioning whether he’s fit for the presidency – Andrew Chang shows us how they’re going about it. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images
Motorola’s Souped-Up Folding Phone Is Almost Half Off
Amazon has the Razr Ultra marked down by $600 for a limited time.
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Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race
Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn't want to talk about the race to succeed him. But as the California Democratic Party runs the risk of losing the most powerful office in the state, Newsom may need to step in whether he wants to or not.
I Rewatched the Live-Action ‘Speed Racer’ to Feel Something Again
The Wachowskis' film deserves all the flowers for being ahead of its time as one of the best live-action anime works ever.
Anthropic’s Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think
The new AI model is being heralded—and feared—as a hacker’s superweapon. Experts say its arrival is a wake-up call for developers who have long made security an afterthought.
The Future of the Artemis Program Is Riding on Reentry
Entire space programs have been canceled after a failure in the reentry phase. In the final test for Artemis II, astronauts will travel at 32 times the speed of sound as they return from the moon.
Pacers fans go viral after animated conversation caught on camera during Nets game in Brooklyn
A couple of Indiana Pacers fans went viral on Thursday night after what appeared to be a rather animated conversation in the stands.The Pacers were in Brooklyn to take on the Nets in quite the battle of the NBA's basement dwellers, but props to the fans for showing out.However, during the game, there appeared to be an animated chat among a male and female fan, with the male going on a monologue.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe woman was intently listening and then gave her o...
Michelle Obama says America going through its 'janky' era
Former first lady Michelle Obama said during a podcast on Wednesday that America was going through its "janky" era as she spoke with comedian Hasan Minhaj, who agreed."Well, that's the 2.0 of life and when we talk about, how do you feel about the country? You know, there are versions of the country that happen, right? And the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth. And I think we're in just a janky version," Obama told the comedian during an interview on her "IMO" po...
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A.J. Jacobs beat a weeks-long writing block with a two-minute timer
A.J. Jacobs has a revision of the old thousand-mile proverb. The journey doesn't start with a step it starts, he writes, with "putting on your left sock." When it comes to outwitting procrastination, I try to make that first action as easy as possible. Read the rest The post A.J. Jacobs beat a weeks-long writing block with a two-minute timer appeared first on Boing Boing.
Microsoft Says You Should Take Copilot Seriously but Not Literally
More than entertainment, less than legally liable.
A simple baseline for AI forecasting in machine learning
In a recent paper, SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Yuanzhao Zhang and co-author William Gilpin show that a deceptively simple forecasting strategy can outperform several leading machine learning fo
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack, man arrested, police say
A person allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and is now in police custody, a spokesperson for the AI company confirmed."Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt," the spokesperson said. "We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assis...
Realtor's cold case murder suspect accused of fleeing scene, skipping 911 call in new witness account: report
The woman arrested in connection with the 2011 cold case murder of an Iowa real estate agent was reportedly spotted acting "in an erratic manner" by a witness immediately after gunshots, according to newly released court documents. Kristin Ramsey, 53, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ashley Okland on April 8, 2011. She was arrested last month, marking the latest development in the 15-year-long cold case.Okland was fatally shot twice at close range, once in the chest and anothe...
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This dashboard tracks everything going on with Artemis' Orion capsule as it returns to Earth
The Artemis II mission is nearing the end, with the Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity by the crew, due to splash down off the coast of San Diego at 8:07 pm EDT on Friday. The mission has been a resounding success thus far, with the crew studying the moon's far side and sending back breathtaking photos. Read the rest The post This dashboard tracks everything going on with Artemis' Orion capsule as it returns to Earth appeared first on Boing Boing.
Jaguars plan to change Travis Hunter's usage after injury-shortened rookie season: report
The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to deploy former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in a different way next season.Hunter, 22, who starred as a two-way player in college, is expected to be a full-time cornerback next season as the Jaguars try to maximize his value."(The Jaguars) expect him to be a full-time corner, part-time receiver, which when you talk to teams last year, that probably was where they thought the value was and really where they thought the production would lie," NFL N...
The Trump Administration Wants Gamers to Step Up and Fill the Air Traffic Controller Shortage
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Contempt Of Court: Justice Sotomayor Suggests Justice Kavanaugh Is An Uninformed Elitist
Contempt Of Court: Justice Sotomayor Suggests Justice Kavanaugh Is An Uninformed Elitist Authored by Jonathan Turley, Justice Brett Kavanaugh is accustomed to unrelenting personal attacks from the left that began with his nomination to the Court. This week, however, the ad hominem insults came not from cable programs but a colleague. Justice Sonia Sotomayor used an appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law to level a personal dig at Kavanaugh as an out-of-touch elit...
Terry Rozier, who was arrested as part of illegal sports betting investigation, released by Heat: report
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was arrested in October as part of an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting, was reportedly released by the team on Friday.Rozier, 32, had been away from the team since his arrest and was placed on leave by the NBA for his alleged involvement in illegal sports betting during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN first reported his release.Rozier pleaded not guilty to counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in December.CLICK HE...
Watch a Comet Get Torn Apart by the Sun and Become a Headless Ghost
Comet MAPS (C/2026 A1) didn't survive its close encounter with the Sun, ruining its chances of brightening up the night skies.
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Clothing tags from the 80s hid jokes, messages, and mischief
I had a blast looking through this photo collection of old clothing tags, shared by T. Archivist. What makes these tags special are the hidden jokes, messages, and graphics on them made to add a little excitement and sometimes mischief to the garments. Read the rest The post Clothing tags from the 80s hid jokes, messages, and mischief appeared first on Boing Boing.
Sam Altman’s Home Hit With Molotov Cocktail, 20-Year-Old Man Arrested
He also allegedly went to OpenAI HQ and threatened to burn down the building.
Michelle Pfeiffer fought 'battle' with Taylor Sheridan before surrendering to hit show 'The Madison'
Michelle Pfeiffer’s decision to join Taylor Sheridan’s new series "The Madison" wasn’t an easy one.The Hollywood legend shared how her "battle" with the famous director over a scriptless pitch ultimately paid off.During an appearance on the "Today" show Friday, host Willie Geist said, "This role, I understand, was a little bit of a surprise. He called you in and said, ‘Effectively, I’ve designed a series around you, are you in?’ What did you say?"'THE MADISON' STAR MICHELLE PFEIFFER CREDITS ONE ...
Masters TV coverage a mixed bag of streaming frustration
Welcome to Friday at The Masters. Tune into the Masters app, Masters.com, Prime TV, Paramount+ and ESPN for your wall-to-wall coverage!Yes, it seems like a heavy lift. In some ways, it has been for golf fans. Gone are the days of CBS firing up the cameras at 3 p.m., and showing us four straight hours of golf. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Predictably, Augusta National has had to evolve, along with its partners, to this new age of streaming. It's tricky, because Augusta is famous for sh...
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Who Is Keeping These Trains Moving? Teenagers, Illegally.
Inside the world of “conquesting,” where vandals break into the operator’s booth, fool around with the control panel and maybe take a quick joyride.
Three senior executives who helped launch OpenAI's Stargate initiative are leaving, sources say to join the same new company
Anissa Gardizy / The Information: Three senior executives who helped launch OpenAI's Stargate initiative are leaving, sources say to join the same new company Three senior OpenAI executives who help
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Pull-Forward Demand Boosts PC Shipments Amid Memory Crunch Woes
Pull-Forward Demand Boosts PC Shipments Amid Memory Crunch Woes The latest snapshot of the global PC market, from International Data Corporation's first-quarter shipment tracker, shows units rising 2.5% year over year to 65.6 million. "Despite deteriorating macroeconomic conditions and memory shortage issues, the PC market recorded another quarter of positive growth," IDC wrote in the report published on Thursday morning. IDC said last quarter's growth was "mostly fueled by the...
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Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras
An Inglewood police officer was filmed kneeling on Bryan Bostic in an incident before his death last month, leading his family and supporters to push for an independent investigation and more transparency from local authorities.
McDonald's CEO dragged again after another awkward food video: 'Nugget bite was worse'
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is back in the spotlight after his awkward burger review was seen by millions and his latest attempt to address it sparked fresh backlash.The business executive went viral in February after posting his video review of the Big Arch, a hefty burger packed with two quarter-pound patties, three slices of cheese and crispy onions along with the usual pickles, slivered onions and lettuce.Kempczinski called the burger a "delicious product," all while wearing a sweater v...
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It's Not Supposed To Be Like This: A Giant Planet Orbits A Small Star
According to theory and models of planet formation, large gas giants should form around massive stars. That's because massive stars have more massive protoplanetary disks. But astronomers have the opposite arrangement in some cases. New research highlights a massive gas giant on a close-in orbit around a low-mass M-dwarf, and it poses another challenge to our understanding planet formation.
Teenager pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder of Pickering, Ont., senior
A teenager who fatally stabbed an 83-year-old retired kindergarten teacher in Pickering, Ont., in 2025 has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder.
Amazon Luna ends support for third-party subscriptions and game purchases
Amazon is ending support for third-party integrations on its Luna cloud gaming service. The most immediate changes mean that it's no longer possible to buy Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions or standalone games through Luna. Amazon will automatically any cancel active subscriptions bought through Luna at the end of customers' next billing cycle. If you have a Ubisoft+ subscription that you bought directly from Ubisoft instead, you’ll still be able to access games on that service through Lu...
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Dead skin pulled from a lizard's nostril is deeply satisfying
This video of a happy pet lizard having a piece of old skin pulled from his nostril is extremely satisfying to watch. This pet lizard's owner noticed a stray piece of skin left over from a recent shed. This dead skin was stuck in his nostril, and looked very uncomfy. Read the rest The post Dead skin pulled from a lizard's nostril is deeply satisfying appeared first on Boing Boing.
Prince Harry sued by charity he founded in honor of Princess Diana
The charity Prince Harry co-founded to honor his late mother Princess Diana has sued the former working royal for libel.Sentebale filed a complaint against Prince Harry last month with the High Court of London. The complaint also named Mark Dyer, who was a trustee of the charity. The charity is seeking the court's intervention, protection and restitution after Prince Harry and Dyer launched a "coordinated adverse media campaign," Fox News Digital can confirm."The proceedings have been brought a...
Chicago dad bludgeoned to death outside bar as police hunt for four persons of interest
A Chicago dad who was expecting his second child was bludgeoned to death outside a bar in an early morning attack as police seek four persons of interest.Alexander "Xander" Kazanowski, 25, was found unresponsive on the ground with injuries to his head near a bar in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago around 3:20 a.m. March 24, according to the Cook County Crime Stoppers.According to the Chicago Police Department, he was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition and...
‘Tales From the Crypt’ Is Creeping Onto Streaming for the Very First Time
Shudder will soon roll out all seven star-studded seasons of the cult-beloved '90s horror anthology.
AI chatbots offer children harm as if it were help, says activist
The head of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has warned of the dangers posed by AI chatbots, saying children are particularly vulnerable.
Google Rolls Out Gmail End-To-End Encryption On Mobile Devices
Gmail's end-to-end encryption is now available on all Android and iOS devices, letting enterprise users send and read encrypted emails directly in the app without any extra tools. "This launch combines the highest level of privacy and data encryption with a user-friendly experience for all users, enabling simple encrypted email for all customers from small businesses to enterprises and public sector," Google announced in a blog post. BleepingComputer reports: Starting this week, encrypted messag...
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Watch: Ingraham Nukes Rino Rep. For Co-Sponsoring Mass Amnesty Bill For Illegal Aliens
Watch: Ingraham Nukes Rino Rep. For Co-Sponsoring Mass Amnesty Bill For Illegal Aliens Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, Fox News host Laura Ingraham dismantled Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) on live television for co-sponsoring the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act, a bipartisan bill critics slam as mass amnesty for illegal aliens. The heated exchange, captured in viral clips, highlights growing frustration with RINOs undermining America First priorities a little over an year into Pr...
French government says au revoir Windows, bienvenue Linux
America's Big Tech companies may soon learn that saddling up with Donald Trump doesn't tend to work out in the end. As the president sows chaos and distrust around the globe while taking aim at EU tech regulations, Europe is looking for ways to adopt its own alternatives. The latest example is France, which said it's dropping Microsoft Windows in favor of Linux.On Wednesday, France said (via TechCrunch) it plans to move its workstations from Windows to the open-source Linux. It's part of a broad...
Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users
Google has announced that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Gmail on Android and iOS is now rolling out for its enterprise users. Emails that require E2EE in Workspace can be composed and read within the Gmail app, so eligible users won’t need additional apps or portals. The new feature expands Google’s client-side encryption (CSE) offering, a little more than a year after E2EE was introduced to Gmail on the web. According to a Google blog post, any encrypted message sent to a recipient who uses ...
Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings
OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous including its own mass-casualty flag while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings
OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous including its own mass-casualty flag while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.
San Francisco police arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and also making threats outside OpenAI's headquarters
Maxwell Zeff / Wired: San Francisco police arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and also making threats outside OpenAI's headquarters An attacker alleged
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FCC Set To "Supercharge" Starlink Space Internet With "Seven-Fold More Capacity"
FCC Set To "Supercharge" Starlink Space Internet With "Seven-Fold More Capacity" Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr wrote on X that the agency will vote late this month on an order aimed at "supercharging" internet access by scrapping outdated power limits on satellite broadband, unlocking faster speeds, greater capacity, and more reliable service. On April 30, the FCC will vote on "Modernizing Spectrum Sharing for Satellite Broadband," which would "promote eff...
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Trump 'Preparing' US Military If Talks Fail, Proclaims Iran Has 'No Cards' - As Tehran Demands End To IDF Attacks On Lebanon
Trump 'Preparing' US Military If Talks Fail, Proclaims Iran Has 'No Cards' - As Tehran Demands End To IDF Attacks On Lebanon Summary: Iran makes clear Lebanon fighting must end or else Pakistan talks "meaningless" - as its delegation arrives in 'locked down' Pakistan. Speculation abounds related to ongoing Pentagon transport flights into Mideast region. Trump threatens more military action if Iran doesn't 'comply', says Iran has 'no cards' - also as Israel-Lebanon talks sch...
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Warehouse arsonist compared himself to Luigi Mangione, wanted to send a message, prosecutors say
Authorities say a man who burned down an Ontario warehouse was sending a message against the country's larger economic system.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home
An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO's residence before making threats outside of the startup's headquarters.
Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home
An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO's residence before making threats outside of the startup's headquarters.
Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman’s Home
An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO’s residence before making threats outside of the startup’s headquarters.
Scientists Used Medieval Poems and Trees to Uncover a 13th-Century Solar Surge
Older civilizations were as mesmerized as we were when beautiful northern lights lit up the skies.
"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home
In this episode, the hosts discuss the fight between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the misuse of voter data, and Artemis II’s moonshot.
5 charged in slaying of teen in Hamilton allegedly linked to tow-truck companies dispute
A month after appealing to the public for more information about the year-old killing of a teenager in Hamilton, police announced Friday that five people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones
Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.
FLASHBACK: Dems want to boot Trump with 25th amendment, but refused to do so under Biden
Congressional Democrats want President Donald Trump ousted through extraordinary measures, despite previously dismissing similar calls targeting former President Joe Biden.More than 50 Democratic lawmakers have called on Trump’s Cabinet to effectively depose him using the 25th Amendment, arguing that the president is unfit to serve over his comments and actions regarding Iran. Their demands were sparked by his social media declaration that a "whole civilization will die" unless the Iranian gover...
Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results
Google News has begun showing Polymarket bets and odds alongside actual stories, according to a report by Futurism. These look to appear as large blocks that include links to numerous ways for people to lose their money. Bets tend to appear in the "For you" section of Google News, which is supposed to be tailored to a person's particular interests. Futurism notes that the platform actually placed a Polymarket bet as the top news result when inquiring about the price of Bitcoin. The publication s...
YouTube Premium Jacks Up Prices for the First Time in Years
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Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil one step closer to deportation with immigration board ruling
An immigration appeals board has issued a final order of removal for anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil, advancing the Trump administration’s effort to deport the Columbia University graduate, according to his legal team.The Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled Thursday to deny Khalil’s bid to dismiss the case, marking a significant development in the administration’s push to deport him from the U.S.Khalil, a 31-year-old lawful permanent resident, has been at the cente...
After Anthropic's Mythos AI uncovers thousands of zero-day bugs, top US officials huddle with bank CEOs
The heads of America's biggest banks met this week with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to weigh the security implications of a new artificial intelligence
Catherine O'Hara's brother opens up about her final days, says her death was 'very unexpected'
Catherine O’Hara’s final days are coming into focus through her brother’s memories.During a recent episode of his podcast, "Dreams of Our Loved Ones," Michael P. O’Hara reflected on what communication with his sister looked like in the days leading up to her death."She wasn’t talking much at the end … She didn’t really want to talk on the phone," he revealed. "She didn’t live close by; she’s in Los Angeles."Michael described his sister’s death as "very unexpected and very, very sad," but said th...
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level.
What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?
The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.
Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.
‘For All Mankind’ Just Had Its Biggest Moment Yet
io9 sat down with the showrunners of 'For All Mankind' to break down maybe its most consequential moment ever.
Google search led to a costly scam call
You book a flight. You reschedule. Then you try to handle travel insurance quickly so you can move on with your day. That's exactly what happened to Rosette. She was trying to reach Allianz, a large travel insurance company that many airlines direct customers to after booking.Within seconds, she was talking to a scammer who sounded completely legitimate. Here's how she described it:That realization hits hard. Suddenly, you start replaying everything in your head. Maybe you thought you knew what ...
This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts
Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.
This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts
Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.
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Only Iran "Friendly" Ships Allowed Transit Through Strait, As Tankers Pile Up Near Hormuz, Waiting To Cross
Only Iran "Friendly" Ships Allowed Transit Through Strait, As Tankers Pile Up Near Hormuz, Waiting To Cross Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely limited, with transits over the past 24 hours consisting almost exclusively of ships "friendly" to Iran, including Chinese and Russian vessels. Meanwhile, those expecting the ceasefire to unblock Hormuz have actually seen the opposite: traffic through the strait, which ticked up at the weekend, has since slowed further. S...
France's Government Is Ditching Windows For Linux
France says it plans to move some government computers from Windows to Linux as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty and reduced dependence on U.S. technology. TechCrunch reports: In a statement, French minister David Amiel said (translated) that the effort was to "regain control of our digital destiny" by relying less on U.S. tech companies. Amiel said that the French government can no longer accept that it doesn't have control over its data and digital infrastructure. The French gove...
1st-degree murder trial in N.L. loses half a week to technical issues after previous delay due to court staffing
The trial for accused murderer Dean Penney was shut down again on Friday, due to technical issues with video evidence. Half the week was lost due to problems with audio and video in the courtroom.
ChatGPT voice mode is a weaker model
I think it's non-obvious to many people that the OpenAI voice mode runs on a much older, much weaker model - it feels like the AI that you can talk to should be the smartest AI but it really isn't. If
Artemis 2 Is Coming in Hot Today—Here Are the 4 Critical Phases to Watch
Each step of the Orion spacecraft’s atmospheric reentry is essential to crew safety.
WATCH: America250 backdrop topples near Shapiro, Revolutionary War reenactors
A hefty backdrop sign toppled toward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a woman portraying Betsy Ross on Thursday as the governor unveiled headliners for the "Commonwealth Concert Series" in anticipation of the nation's semiquincentennial. Shapiro, Franklin and Ross announced five free, star-studded concerts would take place around the commonwealth leading up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4 – at a cost of $675,000 from Pennsylvania’s Marketing to Attract Marq...
Adam Schefter grilled over Russini-Vrabel 'scandal' and it got uncomfortable
The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel (alleged) SCANDAL is now on Day 3, with no end in sight. The two spoke about it after the poolside pictures went viral. They both denied anything nefarious happening. And now, we haven't really heard a peep from anyone of importance since. Until, of course, 97.5 the Fanatic in Philadelphia had Adam Schefter on their show Wednesday, and absolutely GRILLED ESPN's top insider about the whole thing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAnd I mean grilled. ...
Unique Shohei Ohtani exception draws Blue Jays star's attention in World Series rematch
In case you have forgotten, there has never been anyone like Shohei Ohtani.The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has an .896 OPS and an ERA of 0.00 early this season and has won numerous Silver Sluggers while being in the Cy Young Award conversation. Last year, he hit 55 homers and pitched to a 2.87 ERA.However, pitching and hitting in the same game has caused a bit of a controversy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt's been a thing since Ohtani joined the majors from Japan ...
Cuban president clashes with NBC’s Welker over question about stepping down, presses if she asks same of Trump
Cuba's leader Miguel Díaz-Canel sparred with NBC News' Kristen Welker in an interview on Thursday, as the "Meet the Press" host questioned whether he would be "willing to step down if it meant saving Cuba.""You are a very important journalist," Díaz-Canel responded via an interpreter. "Have you ever asked that question to any other president in the world?"Welker noted that his stepping down was one of the conditions the United States has raised in diplomatic negotiations with the island nation.S...
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Think "Weekends" Rather Than "Weeks"
Think "Weekends" Rather Than "Weeks" By Elwin de Groot, head of macro strategy As another volatile week comes to an end, investors and market participants appear to be clinging to the hope that the two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which began on Wednesday, will not unravel entirely – at least until a direct, face‑to‑face exchange and clarification of key demands can take place during the planned talks in Islamabad this weekend. Near‑dated Brent crude edged up...
Scientist Spots New Meteor Shower Linked to a Disintegrating Asteroid
Astronomer Patrick M. Shober found a new meteor shower—and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun.
Army ROTC cadets recount taking down pro-ISIS shooter at Old Dominion University: 'I could have been next'
For the first time, the heroic students who helped take down an active shooter that killed a beloved professor and community member at Old Dominion University are telling their story, recounting the harrowing events of that day.Mohamed Jalloh, a man previously convicted of providing material to support the Islamic State terror group, opened fire at the university on Thursday, March 12, killing one and injuring two others.Jalloh was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday when officers arrived. ...
UFC president Dana White hints at Trump's attendance for upcoming event in Miami
UFC president Dana White all but confirmed that President Donald Trump will be in attendance at UFC 327 in Miami this Saturday.White said that "the big guy" will be coming to the Kaseya Center."It's good to be back in Miami. Yeah, I'm pumped. We got the big guy coming on Saturday, too. He's coming," White said on Adin Ross' recent YouTube stream.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe event would be Trump's first appearance at a major sporting event since he attended the college fo...
Neukgu the runaway wolf is captivating South Korea and now has his own meme coin
A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even prompting a message of concern from the country's president.
PC Industry in Dire Straits, ‘Asking You to Own Nothing and Be Happy,’ Says Framework CEO
At least one laptop maker is saying what PC owners have all been thinking.
PC Industry In Dire Straits, ‘Asking You to Own Nothing and Be Happy,’ Says Framework CEO
At least one laptop maker is saying what PC owners have all been thinking.
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Iran Demands Israel Halt Lebanon Attacks As Both Sides Arrive In Pakistan, Trump Threatens Strikes If Peace Fails
Iran Demands Israel Halt Lebanon Attacks As Both Sides Arrive In Pakistan, Trump Threatens Strikes If Peace Fails Summary: Iran makes clear Lebanon fighting must end or else Pakistan talks "meaningless" - as its delegation arrives in 'locked down' Pakistan. Speculation abounds related to ongoing Pentagon transport flights into Mideast region. Trump threatens more military action if Iran doesn't 'comply', says Iran has 'no cards' - also as Israel-Lebanon talks scheduled in W...
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies
KAOHSIUNG – Taiwan: For the first time in nearly a decade, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) supreme leader and the head of the communist party, Xi Jinping, held a meeting with the chairperson of Taiwan’s main opposition party. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (also known as the Kuomintang, KMT), met Xi in Beijing on Friday. Before their closed-door meeting the pair posed for pictures. Xi said that Taiwan is historically a part of China and remains an "inalienable" an...
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Speculation Surges That Pakistan Talks Are A Delay Tactic Ahead Of Expanded US Action On Iran
Speculation Surges That Pakistan Talks Are A Delay Tactic Ahead Of Expanded US Action On Iran President Trump has made clear that American forces will still be "hanging around" the Persian Gulf area with an eye on Iran, while demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be opened to global energy transit once again. Trump has vowed to keep troops positioned for a fight "until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with." As direct US-Iran talks are set for Islamabad Satu...
Good News! France Starts Plan to Replace Windows With Linux on Government Desktops
France's national digital directorate, DINUM, has announced (in French) it is moving its workstations from Windows to Linux. The announcement came out of an interministerial seminar held on April 8, organised jointly by the Directorate General for Enterprise (DGE), the National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI), and the State Procurement Directorate (DAE).The Linux switch is not the only move on the table. France's national health insurance body, CNAM, is migrating 80,000 of its ag...
Meta Is Upgrading One of the Worst Parts of Its Smart Glasses
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Musk's xAI Sues Colorado Over AI Law, Saying It Forces Developers To Back State's Views
Musk's xAI Sues Colorado Over AI Law, Saying It Forces Developers To Back State's Views Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, filed a lawsuit on April 9 over a Colorado law it claims makes AI developers endorse “Colorado’s views on diversity, equity, and inclusion or face significant compliance costs and civil fines.” The chatbot Grok is the flagship product of xAI. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times The com...
Iran’s ‘Godfather of propaganda’ tactics resurface in war with US and Israel
Just hours before the ceasefire deal went into effect on Tuesday between the U.S. and Iran’s clerical regime to pause fighting for two weeks, the regime urged young children and adults to surround Iranian energy facilities as human shields in reaction to President Trump's threat to wipe out its energy infrastructure.The thinking behind Iran’s regime's willingness to use children and civilians as cannon fodder, according to observers, is that an American airstrike that kills children or civilians...
Wit Studio Apologizes After Being Caught Using Generative AI Background Art Again
Following fan roastings for the AI-generated background art in its Crunchyroll fantasy anime, 'Ascendance of a Bookworm,' the studio promises to actually animate the sequence with human artists.
Why MLOps Retraining Schedules Fail Models Don’t Forget, They Get Shocked
We fitted the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve to 555,000 real fraud transactions and got R² = −0.31 worse than a flat line. This result explains why calendar-based retraining fails in production and int
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Trump Touts Palantir In Post, Appearing To Counter Bears
Trump Touts Palantir In Post, Appearing To Counter Bears U.S. software shares continued to slide on Friday, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) down 2.4%, as fears over AI-driven disruptions returned following a recent update from Anthropic. In focus is software company Palantir, which has fallen from grace and is down 40% since peaking last November. Palantir has been in the crosshairs of "Big Short" investor Michael Burry, who claimed that AI startup Anthr...
AI Is Coming for Car Salesmen
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Drive: An auto dealer software company is pitching AI-powered kiosks designed to replace car salesmen on showroom floors. Automotive News says the industry is "skeptical." But be honest -- would you really rather deal with the average car lot shark than a computer? Epikar, a South Korean company that cooks up digital management solutions for car dealers, has named its new AI invention the Pikar Genie. The idea is that customers can talk to this devi...
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RAM shortage who? These Lenovo ThinkPads are only $300
TL;DR: Get a near-mint condition refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad for only $300. Rising RAM prices are making it harder and harder to find a good computer, but it's not impossible. Refurbished machines are still a solid option, and you might be surprised by what you can find. Read the rest The post RAM shortage who? These Lenovo ThinkPads are only $300 appeared first on Boing Boing.
