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Regional - New York Times - 24 minutes ago

L.A. Broker and Reality TV Star Accuses Oren Alexander of Sexual Assault

Tracy Tutor said Mr. Alexander, a former top real estate agent in New York, drugged and assaulted her in 2014. Mr. Alexander and his two brothers are on trial for sex trafficking.

Tech - Gizmodo - 45 minutes ago

It’s Time For Even More Outlandish ‘The Batman, Part II’ Casting Rumors

Plus, the shelved 'M3GAN' spinoff may finally see the light of day.

Tech - Engadget - 45 minutes ago

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade

You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But on Samsung's latest flagship phone, some stealthy upgrades are hidden beneath its classic blocky silhouette that might go unnoticed by the casual observer. Those help make this year's release feel like a better deal than its most recent predecessor. It remains rather expensive, starting at the same $1,300 as b...

Tech - It's FOSS - 57 minutes ago

Good News! EA Is Expanding Its Anti-Cheat to ARM64, and Linux Could Be Next

Javelin, their kernel-level anti-cheat solution, might be heading to Linux.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Iran continues firing missiles, drones at neighboring states, with multiple interceptions reported

Iran launched a new wave of attacks on Thursday, with explosions reported in the region and Tehran threatening that the U.S. would "bitterly regret" sinking an Iranian warship.Iran's strikes on Thursday targeted Israel, American bases and countries in the region. Israel announced multiple incoming missile attacks as air raid sirens blared in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense on Thursday said Iran used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in an attack on Nakhchivan International ...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this spring

One of the big surprises to come out of Sony’s recent State of Play showcase was the announcement of a sequel to 2021’s Kena Bridge of Spirits, the impressive debut from indie studio Ember Lab. If you missed the first game and want to catch up before its successor launches on PC and PS5 later this year, it’s coming to Switch 2 this spring. The Switch 2 is very much in its port era, owing to publishers seizing the opportunity to take advantage of the new system’s popularity and improved graphical...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

GOP Rep Tony Gonzales admits to affair with former aide for first time

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255).Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, admitted to having an affair with a former staffer for the first time on Wednesday.Gonzales made the confession during an appearance on a conservative talk radio show, just one day after he advanced to a runoff election in his congressional district's GOP primary. The House Ethics Committee also launched ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

US scrambles fighter jets to track 2 Russian warplanes flying near American airspace

NORAD scrambled U.S. and Canadian fighter jets Wednesday after detecting two Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ), officials said.The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it detected and tracked two Russian TU-142 military aircraft operating in the Alaskan and Canadian ADIZ on March 4, 2026.NORAD launched two U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter aircraft, two F-22 fighter aircraft, four KC-135 tankers, one E-3 AWACS aircr...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

America's most overpriced pizza chain revealed, and it's not the one you think

A new study claims it has identified the most overpriced pizza chain in the U.S. and the top spot may surprise pizza lovers.ACE.com, a social gaming platform, analyzed 247,927 Google reviews from 19,942 pizza restaurants to pinpoint price-related complaints.The study, which was shared with Fox News Digital, was based on Google reviews across 30 major U.S. cities. Separately, ACE.com also analyzed Grubhub menu prices in 45 cities to determine where pizza costs the most.FAMILY OF 6 EXPOSES 'INSANE...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Austin bar shooting bodycam due out as DA makes major call about cops who shot suspected terrorist

Bodycam video from the Austin mass shooting, which is being investigated as a terrorist attack, will be released on Thursday as the county's liberal district attorney announced he would take no action against the three officers who killed the suspect.In a news release on Wednesday, Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced no action would be taken against the three police officers who killed 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne. Diagne shot and killed three people and left more than a dozen othe...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Trump's return to White House Correspondents' Dinner marks political journey coming full circle

Buried in a news cycle dominated by the military strikes on Iran carried out by the U.S. and Israel, President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had accepted an invitation from the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) to attend its annual dinner next month."The White House Correspondents Association has asked me, very nicely, to be the Honoree at this year’s Dinner, a long and storied tradition since it began in 1924, under then President Calvin Coolidge," Trump wrote on Truth Soci...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Wizards of the Coast Is Officially Calling It ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ 5.5E, Would Like You to Not Read Anything Into That

After years of insisting otherwise, the TTRPG publisher has thrown its hands up and called the latest iteration of 'DandD' what people have been calling it since day one.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

‘Shahs of Sunset’ star says Iranians back military action despite US critics

"Shahs of Sunset" star Reza Farahan is speaking out about the United States and Israel's military action against Iran. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the Iranian-born 52-year-old reality star, who authored the forthcoming book "Memoirs of a Gay Shah," explained that he and his family came to America on a family trip in 1977 and ended up staying after unrest in Iran escalated into revolution.During the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the country's former monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Lio raises $30M from Andreessen Horowitz and others to automate enterprise procurement

AI procurement startup Lio announced a $30 million Series A in a round led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Best Gravel Running Shoes (2026): Salomon, Adidas, Nike

The best new shoes in this hybrid, niche footwear style can take you from your front door, down the asphalt, and into the trees.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology

For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, and looking great doesn't hurt either. Unfortunately for BMW's latest EV, the i3 sedan, we still can't say much about those last two questions. BMW hasn't announced pricing yet, and thanks to some eye-crossing camouflage, it's impossible to know exactly what it looks like, either. But, after a day behind the wheel of a prototype machine sl...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

They Helped Her Open a Weed Shop. Now They’re Suing for $2.5 Million.

A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Anthropic is reportedly back in talks with the Defense Department

Anthropic is reportedly trying to reach a new deal with the US Defense Department, which could prevent the government from labeling it a supply chain risk. According to Financial Times and Bloomberg, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has resumed talks with the agency over the use of its AI models. In particular, the publications say that Amodel is having discussions with Emil Michael, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.The two of them were trying to work out the contract over ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Video shows IDF F-35I ‘Adir’ shooting down Iranian fighter jet over Tehran

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday released a video it said shows the moment an Israeli F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian air force Yak-130 over Tehran, marking the first time the advanced aircraft has downed a manned fighter in combat."Completed. Target down. The target is down," the pilot can be heard saying in the footage set to "Star Wars" theme music.Israel’s military said Wednesday that the shoot down over the Iranian capital was a key milestone for its F-35 fleet.Ma...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Aaron Rodgers tears into ex-girlfriends: 'I got myself into crazy town'

Aaron Rodgers made clear on Wednesday that he has no plans to live a "public life" with his mystery wife, citing immense media scrutiny on his past relationships with high-profile women.The NFL star previously dated actresses Olivia Munn and Shailene Woodley and former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick. Rodgers and Woodley were engaged in 2021, but called off their wedding plans in 2022 and later broke up.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRodgers lambasted his previous girlfriends dur...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Futs Jump On Reports About Iran's Willingness To Give Up Uranium Stockpile

Futs Jump On Reports About Iran's Willingness To Give Up Uranium Stockpile U.S. equity futures jumped around 4:00 a.m. ET after Bloomberg News reported that Iran had previously signaled a willingness to surrender its highly enriched uranium stockpiles in high-stakes negotiations, just before the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury. Although the Bloomberg story relates to last week's U.S.-Iran developments, the market is extremely sensitive to headlines - even old ones - and that was ...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

Scientists Publish the First Direct Measurement of Space Debris Pollution

Back in February 2025, a SpaceX rocket that had delivered 22 Starlink satellites to orbit had a malfunction. It failed to execute a planned deorbit burn and drifted for 18 days in orbit before beginning an uncontrolled descent about 100km off the west coast of Ireland. Some parts of the rocket landed in Poland, and while they didn’t injure anybody, there was enough concern about the lack of communication that Poland dismissed the head of its space agency. But that wasn't the only lasting impact ...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a

Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it's the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7.95mm. It also looks notably different from the prior A-series phones – and pretty much any of the company's phones to date. It features an aluminum unibody while retaining Nothing’s retro-clear hardware design touches, with a clear, redesigned camera unit. Yes, the aggressively protruding circular camera unit of the Phone 3a Pro is gone,...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

MAGA hardliner pushes ban on immigration from Islamic countries, US adversaries in wake of Texas shooting

Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., plans to introduce a bill that would halt entry from a set of Muslim countries, an effort Ogles framed as a continuation of travel restrictions President Donald Trump implemented in 2017."Mass Islamic immigration, legal or illegal, has transformed America and brought destructive consequences," Ogles said."America’s moral exemplar is a meek carpenter who rose from the dead, not a warmonger with 12 wives and countless slaves. My bill will preserve this truth."Ogles’ bill ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Nearly half of UK adults happy to use ChatGPT as a counselor, study finds

More than 4 in 10 adults in the U.K. are happy to use ChatGPT for their mental health support, new research suggests. The study, led by Bournemouth University, surveyed nearly 31,000 adults in 35 coun

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Best Workout Headphones (2026), Tested in the Gym and in the Streets

Rock your inner jock with a pair of sturdy, sweatproof, and tangle-proof headphones. Here are our favorites.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Anthropic In Chaos: CEO Tries To Salvage Pentagon Contract After Slamming Trump, Altman In Leaked Letter

Anthropic In Chaos: CEO Tries To Salvage Pentagon Contract After Slamming Trump, Altman In Leaked Letter Things over at Anthropic are getting wild. On Friday, the Trump administration 'fired' the woke serial copyright infringer, industry disruptor and software-engineer-extinctor after a bruising dispute with the Pentagon came to a head over ethical concerns surrounding Claude's military use - specifically, domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The Pentagon demanded to...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple Music can now flag AI content, but only if distributors elect to label it

While music streaming apps like Bandcamp, Spotify and Deezer have taken steps to inform users about AI-generated content, we haven't heard much out of Apple Music in that regard. However, Apple Music has now introduced "Transparency Tags" designed to show listeners if any elements were generated in whole or part by AI. The catch is that Apple is leaving it up to labels and distributors to create those tags, according to an Apple newsletter to industry partners seen by Music Business Worldwide.. ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Are AI-to-AI platforms the next step?

Have you seen platforms like Moltbook or Agent Concourse where AI systems interact directly with each other? Instead of humans driving conversations, autonomous agents communicate in shared environmen

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US-Israel blitz cripples Iran as uncontested airspace nears and more top headlines

1. US-Israel blitz cripples Iran as uncontested airspace nears2. UK reverses course on Iran strikes as suspected drone hits British base3. $4.2M US torpedo detonates under Iranian warship in historic ‘No Mercy’ strikeVEHICLE ATTACKS Illegal’s sentencing for dragging agent shows why officer who shot Renee Good feared for his life. Continue reading … PREDATOR PSYCHOLOGY Nancy Guthrie front yard tribute could be drawing her own abductor back to crime scene. Continue reading …LAWYERED UP Family of m...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

China Halts Diesel, Gasoline Exports As Paralyzed Hormuz Risks Energy Shock

China Halts Diesel, Gasoline Exports As Paralyzed Hormuz Risks Energy Shock Less than one week into Operation Epic Fury, Beijing has ordered its top refiners to halt gasoline and diesel exports as the Strait of Hormuz remained paralyzed on Thursday morning. The move exposes how China is one of the biggest losers in a prolonged Hormuz shutdown, with Beijing appearing to brace for an oil shock. Beijing is scrambling after panicking at the start of the week and calling for an immedia...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Bill Gates’ TerraPower Finally Has A Permit for a Nuclear Reactor, but No Reliable Way to Fuel It

Commercial quantities of the required fuel are currently only available from one vendor: the Russian state.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Bill Gates’ TerraPower Finally Has a Permit for a Nuclear Reactor, but No Reliable Way to Fuel It

Commercial quantities of the required fuel are currently only available from one vendor: the Russian state.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

SEN RAND PAUL: America is at war—but Americans didn’t vote for it

Once war begins and American soldiers are under fire, a rational discussion of the pros and cons of war becomes nearly impossible. That is exactly why our Founders wrote a Constitution that demands a debate before the initiation of war.But there was no debate in Congress, let alone a vote. On Feb. 28, Americans awoke to discover that their country was once again embroiled in a war in the Middle East.Americans were not asked if they would bear the burdens of war. Instead, the American people were...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Why the Monsters of ‘The Bride!’ Don’t Look That Monstrous

Maggie Gyllenhaal explained her creature-creation philosophy when it came to designing looks for Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley in her new movie.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth

Collagen supplements have exploded in popularity, touted as everything from an anti-aging miracle to a muscle recovery booster.But a sweeping new review conducted by U.K. researchers suggests that while collagen may help improve skin elasticity and ease arthritis pain, it does little for athletic performance or wrinkle reduction.Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University analyzed 16 systematic reviews and 113 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 8,000 participants worldwide, which they s...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

KEF Muo Bluetooth Speaker: Portable Hi-Fi

Is a $250 Bluetooth speaker worth it? If it's this one made by KEF, it just might be.

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

MacBook Neo: 13-inches, $599, green

The long-rumored MacBook Neo is Apple's lowest-priced laptop and comes in a variety of lovely colors: "blush, indigo, silver and a fresh new citrus." It has 8GB of RAM, 256GB or 512GB of storage, a 6-core A18 processor (as found in iPhones) and a promise of all-day battery life. Read the rest The post MacBook Neo: 13-inches, $599, green appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Colorado governor lays out condition for granting clemency to pro-Trump clerk under pressure from president

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signaled he may be willing to grant clemency to a pro-Trump election worker who was thrown in jail for a 2020 scheme attempting to find proof of election fraud.President Donald Trump has been pressuring Polis to release Tina Peters, 70, since he returned to office last year. Polis acknowledged that Peters' sentence was "harsh," given that she had no prior criminal record.Polis admitted on social media this week that Peters was sentenced to 9 years in prison while a form...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

GoFundMe for US soldier killed in Iran war raises more than $94K

One thousand supporters rallied behind the family of fallen U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Declan Coady, raising more than $90,000 to support loved ones of the 20-year-old soldier killed this week in the war with Iran.Coady, a 20-year-old Drake University student from Des Moines, Iowa, was one of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone attack Sunday at the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, according to the Department of War (DOW).The GoFundMe campaign, which was se...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Browns star Myles Garrett in speeding trouble again with 9th citation since entering NFL

He may be one of the best players in the NFL, but Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett isn’t great at following traffic laws. The 2025 Defensive Player of the Year was cited for driving 94 mph in a 70-mph zone on Interstate 71 in Congress Township, Ohio, which is between Cleveland and Columbus, back on Feb. 21, according to court records.This speeding ticket marks the ninth since Garrett has entered the NFL since his rookie season in 2017, which includes a scary moment where he flip...

Tech - It's FOSS - 3 hours ago

Why Linux Users Love to Hate Ubuntu

Ubuntu may not be perfect, but the amount of hate it receives from Linux users is often exaggerated. Here's why the criticism deserves a rethink.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Nothing Headphone A Review: A Little More Colorful and a Little Less Good

The Headphone A may be $100 less than the Headphone 1, but there are some compromises to consider.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Suunto Vertical 2 Review: Catching Up to the Pack

Suunto's latest adventure fitness tracker finally introduces a bright AMOLED screen that's great for maps.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Ex-OpenAI Researcher's Hedge Fund Reveals Big Bitcoin Miner Bets In New SEC Filing

Ex-OpenAI Researcher's Hedge Fund Reveals Big Bitcoin Miner Bets In New SEC Filing Authored by Christina Comben via cointelegraph, Leopold Aschenbrenner has built a US stock portfolio heavily concentrated in companies that supply the power and infrastructure behind the artificial intelligence boom. The former OpenAI researcher, who left the lab’s superalignment team to launch San Francisco-based hedge fund Situational Awareness LP, has expanded it from $383 million in assets in ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu says she was 'chased' to her car at airport

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu shared a terrifying experience she had at an airport on social media early Thursday.Liu wrote on her Instagram Stories that she was mobbed by people with cameras and for things to sign before someone "chased" her to her car. She asked fans to refrain from doing that.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"So I land at the airport, and there’s a crowd waiting at the exit with cameras and things for me to sign," she wrote. "All up in my personal space. So...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

This Absurdly Complex Star Destroyer Model May Be the Most Detailed Ever Created

It has 172,340 pieces and just under 1.4 billion triangles, and it induced a panic attack in our copy of Blender.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Nothing Now Has a Cheaper Version of One of 2025’s Best Wireless Headphones

The Headphone A come in new colors, but not all of them are here to stay.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Nothing Phone 4a hands-on: A more technically accomplished entry-level smartphone

Nothing is back with two new smartphones, the entry-level Phone 4a and the mid-range Phone 4a Pro. With the base 4a in particular, there’s no shortage of substantial hardware upgrades since the 3a, even if the design doesn’t quite stand out as much. This year, that’s apparently the role of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro. That said, the base 4a’s two new color options (blue and pink) are gorgeous additions to the usual monochrome duo of white and black. There have been many upgrades since 2025’s Phone ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Nothing's new over-ear headphones can pump out the jams for five days on a single charge

Nothing just revealed a new pair of over-ear headphones as a relatively budget-friendly alternative to the pre-existing Headphone 1. The Headphone (a) earphones feature a similar design language to the company's previous cans, but with more color. As a matter of fact, these will be available in four colors, including yellow, pink, white and black. Perhaps the most notable feature here, however, is the battery life. Nothing says these headphones will last over five days on a single charge. That's...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Nothing Has 2 New Midrange Phones, but Only 1 Will Be Sold in the US

Nothing won't launch a flagship phone this year, but the colorful and affordable Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro, and Headphone (a) are here to fill the void.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Nothing's Phone 4a Pro picks up flagship features and an even brighter display for $499

Back in January, Nothing shared that it wouldn't be releasing its flagship Nothing Phone 4 in 2026, and instead focusing on follow-ups to its midrange Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro. After some expected teasing, those sequels have arrived: the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a. And like Nothing's previous devices, they seem like meaningful departures from what the company has tried in the past.The Nothing 4a Pro represents the biggest change. Gone is the translucent back meant to offer a pseudo-glimpse into ...

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

How to Survive Daylight Saving Time: Start Early (2026)

Forcing your body to wake up a full hour earlier out of nowhere will be as brutal as it sounds. Instead, start early and add some light to your routine.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Family of mom allegedly killed by ex-'American Idol' hopeful demands life insurance details

The family of a woman allegedly killed by her husband has retained an attorney and is seeking information on the couple's finances, including a life insurance policy listing the accused as the "primary beneficiary."Caleb Flynn, 39, who was once a contestant on "American Idol," was charged with murder after he allegedly killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, at the couple's home in Tipp City, Ohio, on Feb. 16. Police said Caleb Flynn "staged the crime scene," and audio from a 911 call shows him telling t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Did Nancy Guthrie's abductor return to the crime scene?

TUCSON, Ariz. As a growing memorial outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home continues to draw visitors, new questions are emerging about whether investigators are monitoring the site. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been abducted from her home in the early hours of Feb. 1."They could [have eyes on the memorial], we're just not seeing it," Betsy Brantner Smith, spokesperson for the National Police Association and a retired police sergeant,...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Reparations advocates push for payments to Black Americans despite budget and legal challenges

While the measure is being considered by local and state governments across the country, reparations advocates face an uphill battle in some cities, yet remain hopeful.Cincinnati NAACP President David Whitehead last week urged people not to be opposed to the term "reparation" and to be more receptive to it. "I think people get confused and caught up with the word 'reparation,'" Whitehead said. "It’s restoring people that have been unfairly treated."Whitehead's comments coincided with city talks ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Illegal's dragging of ICE agent shows the exact danger the officer who shot Renee Good feared, expert says

The more than six-year prison sentencing of illegal alien Jose Melgar-Rivas for causing serious injuries to a federal officer by dragging him with his vehicle shows why the agent who shot activist Renee Good feared for his life, an expert told Fox News Digital.U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester announced Tuesday that Melgar-Rivas had been sentenced to serve 78 months in federal prison for assaulting, resisting or impeding a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, resulting in bodily inju...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Crockett's likely House successor is radical reparations activist: 'Gotta pay us what you owe us'

Jasmine Crockett's pastor, Frederick Haynes III, who announced his bid to take over Crockett's House seat shortly after she announced her now-failed bid for the U.S. Senate, won the Democratic primary for Texas's 30th Congressional District and will likely win in November due to the district being reliably blue.Haynes, who Crockett calls her pastor and mentor, runs Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, where he has been at the helm for around 40 years, according to public reporting. In a ser...

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

This hip L.A. neighborhood is installing emergency sirens to warn of ICE raids

Community activists are installing sirens across Highland Park in hopes of providing warnings on mobile devices to residents about possible ICE raids.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Arellano: Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing

California's Democratic Party leaders need a rude awakening. Making them sweat about a gubernatorial primary is a start, writes columnist Gustavo Arellano.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Google reportedly muzzles Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney until 2032

Epic Games’ courtroom battle with Google is over, but it’s reportedly going to affect how its CEO can speak about the tech giant for years for years to come. According to The Verge, part of the settlement terms Epic had signed has a clause stating that Epic and Sweeney will have to speak positively about Google’s competitiveness and app store operations going forward. “Epic believes that the Google and Android platform, with the changes in this term sheet, are procompetitive and a model for app ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Map Shows Latest U.S. Robotaxi Deployment

Map Shows Latest U.S. Robotaxi Deployment Goldman analysts, led by Eric Sheridan, updated clients this week on the latest developments in the North American autonomous vehicle rideshare market. They point out that the AV rideshare market continues to expand as Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and Zoox roll out AV operations nationwide. Readers will notice that the commercial AV deployments this year, including Uber, Lyft, Waymo, and Zoox (Tesla in Texas), are full steam ahead. Key AV deployme...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Iran Signals 'Prolonged War' As US Strikes Go Deeper, Tanker Hit By "Large Explosion" Off Kuwait, Leaking Oil

Iran Signals 'Prolonged War' As US Strikes Go Deeper, Tanker Hit By "Large Explosion" Off Kuwait, Leaking Oil Here are some of the most critical developments unfolding in the US-Iran conflict:  A "large explosion" took place on a tanker 30 nautical miles south east off Mubarak Al Kebeer, on the coast of Kuwait. The tanker, which was at anchor in the Khor al-Zubair lightering zone - a critical area for loading Iraqi heavy fuel oil exports - began taking on water following the blas...

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

To understand why countries grow, look at their firms

The third way in development economics

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Best Sheets Under $200 and $100 (2026): Cotton, Bamboo, Organic

After sleeping on more than 70 different sets of sheets, these are the best sets that won't break the bank.

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago
Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

Don’t Let Industry Jargon Cost You When Shopping for a Smart Bed

Why the terms “smart bed,” "adjustable mattress," and “adjustable frame” are not interchangeable, and how to avoid an expensive mistake.

Eco - The Economist - 4 hours ago

Americans’ electricity bills are up. Don’t blame AI

Were it not for data centres, prices might be even higher

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

AI Agents Love to Hold Bitcoin and Spend Stablecoins, Study Finds

The preference for bitcoin as a long-term store of value was referred to as the most dominant response in the recent Bitcoin Policy Institute report at 79.1%.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

AI Agents Love to Hodl Bitcoin and Spend Stablecoins, Study Finds

The preference for bitcoin as a long-term store of value was referred to as the most dominant response in the recent Bitcoin Policy Institute report at 79.1%.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

On the Trendy Tram, You Can Hear a Subway Voice

A man who has done voice-overs for the M.T.A. for years is now speaking to riders of the Roosevelt Island Tram.

Regional - New York Times - 4 hours ago

How Jonathan Groff of ‘Just in Time’ Became Broadway’s Leading Man

By transmitting his love of live performance, the “Just in Time” actor has completed his ascendance to full musical stardom.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

SEN ROGER MARSHALL: Trump medical transparency initiative could save $1 trillion

Every day, Americans walk into a hospital without any idea what they’ll owe when they walk out. In my home state of Kansas, a mammogram costs $70 at one hospital and $800 at another. One hundred million Americans are drowning in medical debt, and we’re spending $5 trillion a year on a system that still won’t tell patients what anything costs until the bill arrives.At the State of the Union, legislators heard a call to action from our commander in chief. President Donald Trump put it plainly abou...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Blankies,' ICE tactics and luxury jets: Top moments from Noem's House testimony

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem forcefully defended her department’s immigration enforcement policies Wednesday before Democratic lawmakers part of a heated and contentious House Oversight Committee hearing that, at times, grew deeply personal.The hearing is the second in back-to-back DHS oversight hearings centered on the agency's actions on immigration enforcement and Noem's leadership of the department, and comes as members of Congress remain deadlocked on how to proceed with fully fu...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Blankies,' ICE tactics, and luxury jets: Top moments from Noem's House testimony

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem forcefully defended her department’s immigration enforcement policies Wednesday before Democratic lawmakers part of a heated and contentious House Oversight Committee hearing that, at times, grew deeply personal.The hearing is the second in back-to-back DHS oversight hearings centered on the agency's actions on immigration enforcement and Noem's leadership of the department, and comes as members of Congress remain deadlocked on how to proceed with fully fu...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

The future of war? US-Israel blitz on Iran unveils next-gen allied combat

A massive joint air campaign by the United States and Israel is dismantling Iran’s missile network in what officials and analysts describe as one of the most coordinated allied operations in modern warfare.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the campaign is rapidly establishing dominance over Iranian skies. "Starting last night and to be completed in a few days … the two most powerful air forces in the world will have complete control of Iranian skies," Hegseth said Wednesday. "Uncontested airspa...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Top 5 wildest moments as GOP lawmakers clashed with Walz, Ellison in heated fraud hearing: 'Unbelievable'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison faced a barrage of tough questions from Republicans during a Wednesday House hearing on the massive fraud scandal in the state, with most of the questions focused on one key theme: What did they know, and when did they know it?Walz and Ellison were asked multiple times for specifics regarding when they were first made aware of the fraud problems and faced sharp rebukes from Republican members, including Rep. Virginia Foxx."You did not do...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

American stuck in Middle East escapes in race to reach critically ill husband in California

FIRST ON FOX Judith Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, had been stranded in Dubai for the last few days on a business trip while her husband, Doug, prepared for emergency heart surgery back home.For days, she'd been desperately trying to get out of the Middle East amid the Iran operation."My husband went to the ER Monday with back pain and was diagnosed with a heart condition," Wilson told Fox News Digital. He was immediately scheduled for open-heart surgery while she was thousands of miles fro...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

MORNING GLORY: Texas might be the key to saving Trump's second term agenda

On May 26, 2026, the second half of President Donald Trump’s second term may be on the ballot.Texas Senator John Cornyn held off Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to lead in the first round of the 2026 race for the Texas Senate seat, but since Congressman Wesley Hunt drew more than 13% of the primary vote, a run-off between Cornyn and Paxton will be held on May 26.Senator Cornyn is a stalwart conservative, a former Texas State Supreme Court justice and a strong supporter of President Donald Trum...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Former Military Officials, Academics, and Tech Policy Leaders Denounce Pentagon’s Tactics Against Anthropic

"The future of American innovation in AI, the rule of law, and the constitutional boundaries of executive power are all on the line, and they are yours to defend."

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

Humble Games' Former Bosses Buy the Studio's Back Catalog

Former Humble Games executives have reacquired the publisher's catalog of more than 50 indie titles from Ziff Davis and relaunched their company as Balor Games. "For the developers we have worked with over the years, this moment is a reunion," Balor Games CEO Alan Patmore wrote in a statement. "[It has] the same leadership and the same commitment to thoughtful publishing remain in place. What changes is our scale and our focus. Balor Games is built for inventors and backed by believers. To that ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Seniors at N.S. independent living facility outraged after housing authority ends in-house care

The Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency is changing how continuing care is delivered at facilities in Bridgetown, Berwick and Antigonish due to operational changes and complaints by some residents about mandatory costs, according to a spokesperson.

Tech - Wired - 4 hours ago

How a Music Streaming CEO Built an Open-Source Global Threat Map in His Spare Time

Frustrated by fragmented war news, Anghami’s Elie Habib built World Monitor, a platform that fuses global data, like aircraft signals and satellite detections, to track conflicts as they unfold.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Free Speech Victory In Germany After Top Court Issues Landmark Rulings For 'Insults'

Free Speech Victory In Germany After Top Court Issues Landmark Rulings For 'Insults' Via REMIX News, The wave of police searches and prosecutions in Germany may be facing a new hurdle after Germany’s top court, the Constitutional Court, issued two landmark rulings strengthening freedom of expression. However, Fatina Keilani, editor in Welt’s freedom of expression department, said that these two decisions have gone largely unnoticed by the public, an oversight that she finds remarka...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

'We feel betrayed': Disability community says N.S. budget cuts to day programs, caregiver benefit are 'illogical'

Parents and advocates are sounding the alarm over the harm the provincial government’s proposed budget cuts will cause some of Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Google to open German center for 'AI development'

Google will open an AI center in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent's stated aim to catch up with its riv

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

US, Ecuador Launch Joint Military Operations Against Terrorist Organizations

US, Ecuador Launch Joint Military Operations Against Terrorist Organizations US Southern Command on Tuesday stated that the US military had conducted a joint operation with Ecuadorian forces against "designated terrorist organizations" in Ecuador, as the Trump administration continues to fight narco-terrorism.  U.S. Marine Corps. Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan looks on during a Senate Armed Services Committee Confirmation Hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15, 2026. Tom Brenner/Getty Images ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

B.C. is adopting permanent daylight time. Sleep researchers say standard time is healthier

Scientists who study sleep are warning B.C.'s decision to adopt permanent daylight time will disrupt sleep patterns and have a negative effect on overall health, especially for children, for whom adequate sleep is critical for brain development.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Canadians reaching out to Spain after Trump's 'sadly familiar' threats

Some Canadians are feeling kinship with Spain and reaching out on social media after the European country was the latest victim of a tirade from U.S. President Donald Trump. "We're going to cut off all trade with Spain, we don't want anything to do with Spain," Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Are Canada's 'red flag' gun laws working? No one can say

Red flag orders were a key part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Portapique, N.S., mass shooting. But two years after the measure became law, a CBC News investigation has determined that no one is keeping track of when, where or how often these emergency orders are being implemented.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K

An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains on their property during renovations. But the biggest shock came when they learned a provincially mandated investigation could cost $319,000. Experts say the remains must be protected and treated with dignity but that the current law should be updated so situations like this don't happen.

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Is conversational AI part of the attention economy?

When people talk about the attention economy, they usually mean TikTok or Instagram. But I’ve been wondering: could conversational AI also be part of the attention economy even without feeds, algori

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

DHS shutdown may delay US terror response amid Iran conflict, expert warns

The partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security could impact how the federal government is able to address potential terror threats in the U.S., a public safety expert said, warning that the escalating conflict with Iran could encourage those wishing to harm Americans.Jeffrey Halstead, a retired police chief in Fort Worth, Texas, and a former commander for Homeland Security for Phoenix police, told Fox News Digital that U.S. military actions could "escalate the mindset of ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

How Likely Is It That Pakistan Joins The Third Gulf War In Support Of Its Saudi Ally?

How Likely Is It That Pakistan Joins The Third Gulf War In Support Of Its Saudi Ally? Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Pakistan could set into motion a sequence of events that restores its role as the US’ top regional ally, returns US troops to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase if they later team up against the Taliban, and therefore build a new regional order at the geostrategic crossroads of South and Central Asia. Saudi Arabia has been attacked multiple times by Iran on th...

Regional - New York Times - 6 hours ago

$2.5 Million Rift Pits Cannabis Pioneer Against Group That Backed Her

A dispute between the nonprofit Housing Works and the owner of a cannabis dispensary shows the risks for businesses in an industry that is locked out of traditional financing and resources.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

China Is Scrambling

China Is Scrambling Authored by Zineb Riboua via Beyond the Ideological, The men in Zhongnanhai do not rattle easily. Decades of patient statecraft, a foreign policy built on studied ambiguity, and an economy engineered to absorb external shocks have granted Beijing’s leadership a remarkable tolerance for turbulence. Operation Epic Fury, the American-Israeli air campaign now dismantling Iran’s military architecture, has produced something unusual in the corridors of Chinese power...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Tim Tam note saying ‘help yourself’ sparks outrage, accusation of theft

The employee was so shocked, they took a picture of the note and shared it online.

Tech - Slashdot - 7 hours ago

US Cybersecurity Adds Exploited VMware Aria Operations To KEV Catalog

joshuark writes: The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a VMware Aria Operations vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-22719 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, flagging the flaw as exploited in attacks. VMware Aria Operations is an enterprise monitoring platform that helps organizations track the performance and health of servers, networks, and cloud infrastructure. The flaw has now been added to the CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalo...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

501 Afghans Sue Germany Over Revoked Resettlement Promises, Demand Entry Into Europe

501 Afghans Sue Germany Over Revoked Resettlement Promises, Demand Entry Into Europe Authored by Thomas Brooke via REMIX, A total of 501 Afghan nationals are currently suing the German government after previously granted commitments to admit them into the country were withdrawn. The cases are directed against Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), which revoked earlier pledges by the previous federal government to allow the individuals to resettle in Germany...