Coach K invokes Bill Belichick's rough UNC debut when asked about Michael Malone's Tar Heels hire
NBA champion or not, legendary Duke Blue Devils head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski isn’t too worried about Michael Malone, who was reportedly hired to replace Hubert Davis with the UNC Tar heels, getting the program back on track.After all, Krzyzewski’s biggest rival during his illustrious Duke tenure was UNC. And he invoked Bill Belichick when asked about the Malone hire during his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Monday."They had an NFL champion hired as the coach, and Duke beat Carol...
CM Punk torches Pat McAfee after he's inserted into major WWE feud, demands WrestleMania ticket prices lowered
WWE star CM Punk torched ESPN broadcaster Pat McAfee in the opening segment of "Monday Night Raw" after the former NFL player was inserted into a major feud ahead of WrestleMania 42.McAfee aligned himself with Randy Orton as "The Viper" goes for the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes. McAfee’s appearance on SmackDown and his late entrance into the rivalry with a few weeks to go before WrestleMania 42, sparked aggravation from pro wrestling fans on social media.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SP...
Economist editor says European leaders now fear a true NATO 'divorce' after Trump pullout threat
The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, said on Monday that European leaders are coming to terms with the possibility of a true "divorce" among NATO.President Donald Trump said he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO over the alliance’s refusal to join his administration’s efforts in the Iran conflict, according to a report. The president, long a critic of the military alliance, which has been pivotal in maintaining global order since World War II, said re...
Influencer Jake Paul says Charlie Kirk would have been 'the next president'
Boxer and influencer Jake Paul mourned the death of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk in a new interview, saying that he would have inevitably been elected president someday if he had lived.Becoming President someday, for Kirk, "was like his job and his purpose and all of that," Paul told Theo Von, suggesting it would have made more sense than he, a boxer, aiming for the same position. "Charlie Kirk was clearly going to be the next president."Paul is an influencer with tens of millions of subscriber...
Obama Center takes heat as critics cry foul over ID rules for free entry while Dems blast voter ID laws
The Obama Presidential Center is facing a wave of backlash ahead of its opening, with critics blasting its admission policies and raising broader concerns about the project’s cost and management.Conservative commentators on social media are taking aim at the center’s requirement that Illinois residents show valid identification to receive free admission on certain days, arguing it contrasts with Democratic opposition to voter ID laws."They’re making you show ID… to visit the Obama Library… in Ch...
Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode
Bikinis are replacing ski jackets as unusually warm temperatures hit western ski resorts.Skiers have been spotted hitting the slopes in swimsuits and shirtless outfits as record heat melts snow across the region.The unseasonably warm weather, combined with a lack of snowfall, has forced many resorts to close early, delay openings or shut down altogether.SNOW DROUGHT GRIPS SKI INDUSTRY AS RESORTS TURN TO GEN Z SKIERS, NEW ACTIVITIES TO FILL LIFTSAt Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico, crews have been f...
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France pulled all its gold from the NY Fed and made $15 billion doing it
France sold all 129 tonnes of gold it had stored at the New York Federal Reserve, then rebuilt its position by buying from other European central banks booking a €13 billion capital gain in the process. Every ounce of French gold is now held domestically, deep in the vaults of La Souterraine, the Banque de France's underground storage facility south of Paris. Read the rest The post France pulled all its gold from the NY Fed and made $15 billion doing it appeared first on Boing Boing.
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AI writing witch hunts hurt autistic writers most
JA Westenberg a writer, commentator, and self-described autistic person argues that AI writing detection is junk science, and that the writers most harmed by it are often those with autism and other neurodivergent conditions whose natural prose style looks suspicious to the detectors. Read the rest The post AI writing witch hunts hurt autistic writers most appeared first on Boing Boing.
ABC News had a 75-person division dedicated to 'get' Trump, Billy Bush claims
Former TV host Billy Bush alleged ABC News had an entire "division" dedicated to "get" Donald Trump during the 2016 election."ABC News had a division. They had a division dedicated with 75 people in it because I knew the guy who ran the division, which was dedicated to basically getting him," Bush said on Thursday's installment of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast.Bush, who was swept up in the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape that nearly derailed Trump's first presidential campaign, recal...
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Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
Washington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.
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She slept with identical twins and DNA can't identify the father
A UK woman conceived a child after sleeping with two brothers identical twins within a four-day window. DNA testing confirmed that either man could be the biological father. Since identical twins share the same genetic sequence, no test can further narrow it down. Read the rest The post She slept with identical twins and DNA can't identify the father appeared first on Boing Boing.
[AINews] Gemma 4 crosses 2 million downloads
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin signals closer scrutiny of customs at major sanctuary city airports
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the possibility of restricting customs privileges at airports in sanctuary cities during an appearance on "Special Report" Monday.In his first interview as secretary, Mullin told Fox News that DHS will be taking a closer look at customs enforcement operations at major international airports located in sanctuary jurisdictions, questioning their efficacy."If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs in...
A look at Catches and other startups that are offering AI tools to let shoppers visualize fit and style before buying clothes, aiming to curb online returns
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New poll reveals Spanberger's popularity is plummeting amid backlash over gerrymandering
Virginia's Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger was swept into the governor's mansion on a deep blue wave last November, but has seen her popularity plummet after less than 3 months in office.Forty-six percent of Virginians disapprove of her job performance, while 47% approve. Compared to Virginia governors from both sides of the aisle since 1994, Spanberger has the highest disapproval rating at this point in her term.In contrast, predecessor Gov. Glenn Youngkin saw a 54-39 job approval at this po...
Mamdani unveils new 'racial equity plan' for more 'equitable future' that prompts quick DOJ pushback
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released his "Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan" on Monday, which quickly prompted pushback from conservatives online and skepticism from President Donald Trump’s Justice Department, with one top official saying she will "review" the move. Mamdani’s office explained in a press release that the preliminary report, which the mayor had promised to release within 100 days in office, shows racial disparities in areas like housing, education, and income, and th...
NHL team bans fan who bought tickets for group seen celebrating goal with Nazi salute
The Dallas Stars on Monday banned a fan from attending games at the American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of spectators who were seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.Courtney Ripley told WFAA-TV that she was the one who took a video at a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December, showing the group of four fans extending their right arms with a straightened right hand facing downward.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The team conducted an inv...
CBS to replace Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ with Byron Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed’
In a historic late night shakeup, CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert’s "Late Show" with Byron Allen’s "Comics Unleashed."CBS announced in July that it had canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and that it would officially go off the air in May 2026 after a more than 10-year run. Liberal critics have accused CBS and Paramount of ending the show to appease President Donald Trump and receive approval for a long-planned merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media.What followed was a dra...
Bald-headed killer smiles as prosecutors reveal what she did before dad walked in
A Washington state woman, who at times smiled in court, has been sentenced to nearly three decades in prison in the killing of her father, a case prosecutors say was marked by weeks of planning.Alyssa Bradburn, 33, was sentenced April 2 in Spokane County Superior Court to 340 months in prison after a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder with a firearm enhancement in the 2024 killing of her father, Timothy Bradburn.The sentence, roughly 28 years, comes about a month after jurors returned ...
Jane Seymour rocks a bold red bathing suit for family getaway to Hawaii
Jane Seymour is taking a break from work to enjoy family time in Hawaii.The British actress, 75, took to Instagram to share a series of snapshots from her vacation in Hawaii, where she is spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. Seymour shared the photos alongside thoughtful captions centered on family, gratitude and slowing down.In her most recent post, Seymour is seen walking along the shoreline in a bold red one-piece swimsuit with a front cutout. She accessorized with a wide-brimme...
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The women who believe women should lose the right to vote
New York Times: Adherents to biblical patriarchy say their extreme ideas are catching on.
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US Tests Mach-5 Hypersonic Missile In Joint Army-Navy Launch
US Tests Mach-5 Hypersonic Missile In Joint Army-Navy Launch Authored by Georgina Jedikovska via Interesting Engineering, The U.S. has carried out a successful launch of a hypersonic missile made to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5, meaning over five times the speed of sound, which allows it to cover vas distances in a matter of minutes. A common hypersonic missile launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on March 26, 2026. via DoW The launch of the common hyper...
Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: 'Greater risk'
A parent’s drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests.Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don't stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo.The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in alcohol or drugs.COMMON DR...
Trump aiming to 'subvert the midterms' and 'sow doubt' about results, ABC's Stephanopolous reports
ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos repeatedly suggested that President Donald Trump was trying to "sow doubt" about the 2026 midterm elections through his recent executive order on mail-in ballots.The "This Week" host began a segment discussing Trump's recent executive order to limit mail-in voting and create a nationwide list of eligible voters, claiming that it was done to "subvert" the midterm elections."President Trump signed an executive order to limit mail-in voting," Stephanopoulos reported...
AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins
FIRST ON FOX: Fresh off a string of primary wins, a major super PAC network aiming to elect AI-friendly candidates to Congress is intervening in several GOP primaries ahead of November’s midterm elections.Leading the Future, a pro-AI group backed by industry executives with a sizable war chest, is pledging to spend $1.5 million supporting Jim Kingston in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District, Aaron Flint in Montana’s 1st Congressional District and Chris McGowan in Iowa’s 4th Congressional Distric...
California's high-speed rail fiasco exposed in brutal '60 Minutes' segment
CBS News' "60 Minutes" targeted California's high-speed rail project on Sunday, speaking to multiple officials about the project that has yielded little return since state residents voted in support of it in 2008.CBS' Jon Wertheim spoke to Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., Lou Thompson, who helped found Amtrak and served on California's high speed rail peer review group until 2024, California High Speed Rail Authority board member Anthony Williams and California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishak...
Anonymous Sources Detail Sam Altman’s Alleged Untrustworthiness in New Report
"I think there's a small but real chance he's eventually remembered as a Bernie Madoff- or Sam Bankman-Fried-level scammer."
OpenAI Calls For Robot Taxes, Public Wealth Fund, and 4-Day Workweek To Tackle AI Disruption
OpenAI is proposing (PDF) sweeping policy changes to help manage the societal disruption caused by advanced AI, including taxes on automated labor, a public wealth fund, and experiments with a four-day workweek. The company said the policy document offered a series of "initial ideas" to address the risk of "jobs and entire industries being disrupted" by the adoption of AI tools. Business Insider reports: Among the core policy suggestions is a public wealth fund, which would see lawmakers and AI ...
Trump roasts Biden over autopen use in viral interaction with kids at White House Easter Egg Roll
President Donald Trump couldn’t resist turning a fun moment into a roast and a sales pitch all at once.The president yucked it up with a group of kids who were coloring pictures at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. Trump joked that the kids might as well turn his signature into a side hustle, telling them he could sign autographs for them."Then tonight, you could sell them for $25,000 on eBay," Trump joked, drawing laughs from the crowd. But the comedian-in-chief wasn’t done yet....
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US Secretly Repositions Bulk Of Stealth Cruise Missiles For Iran War
US Secretly Repositions Bulk Of Stealth Cruise Missiles For Iran War President Trump has set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran facing severe consequences if it refuses. Trump’s messaging suggests the next phase of the conflict could shift toward strikes on power plants, bridges, and other critical infrastructure nationwide. New reporting from Bloomberg suggests that the Department of War shifted a large share of its JASSM-ERs, formerly ...
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Savannah Guthrie returns to Today show after mother Nancy’s abduction
Her 84-year-old mother Nancy disappeared from her Tucson home on February 1.
The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+
Disney has inked a deal with the Korea Esports Association that will bring several gaming tournaments to the its streaming platform. Disney+ will be the global live streaming home for Esports Champions Asia Jinju 2026, the 2026 League of Legends KeSPA CUP and some preliminary events ahead of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. This agreement expands KeSPA's arrangement with Disney, which only streamed its esports events to viewers in Asia last year. Esports Champions Asia is the first event ...
'Knots Landing' star Donna Mills hits back after critic says she wears ‘too much makeup' for her age
"Knots Landing" star Donna Mills is hitting back at a critic who took aim at her appearance.On Sunday, the 85-year-old actress shared an Instagram video in which she responded to a social media user who wrote, "You wear too much makeup for your age."In the clip, Mills was seen sporting a black leather jacket over a black lace-trimmed tank top with jeans. Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup included a rosy blush, pink lip gloss and smokey eyeshadow.'KNOTS LANDING' STAR DONNA ...
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SoCal parents didn't like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death
The parents were convicted last month of second-degree murder, torture and child abuse, among other criminal charges.
Golfers react to Tiger Woods' absence at Augusta National during Masters week: 'It's unfortunate'
Tiger Woods may not be competing in this year’s Masters Tournament, but he is on golfers' minds as they prepare for the major this year.Woods’ DUI arrest in Florida on March 27 sent a shockwave through the golf community, and despite needing to lock in at one of the hardest courses on the golf schedule, it’s hard not to think about the five-time Masters winner.Bodycam footage from his arrest, which occurred after a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, saw Woods admit he was "hoping to" pla...
Repeat offender with 19 felonies busted after wild caught-on-camera chase: police
A repeat offender with a long and violent criminal history is back behind bars after leading law enforcement on a dangerous chase in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.Deputies and officers were dispatched to an auto theft in progress on the west side of Olympia, Washington, where a suspect stole a Honda Civic and fled the area on April 4. Law enforcement quickly began searching for the vehicle.A short time later, a Tenino police officer located the stolen car, but the driver refused to pull ove...
Filing: Broadcom agrees to produce future versions of Google's TPUs and expands its Anthropic deal to give the startup access to ~3.5 GW of computing capacity
Jordan Novet / CNBC: Filing: Broadcom agrees to produce future versions of Google's TPUs and expands its Anthropic deal to give the startup access to ~3.5 GW of computing capacity - Broadcom said it
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What The Hell Is Wrong With Modern Parents?
What The Hell Is Wrong With Modern Parents? Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A 17-month-old toddler had his hand instinctively grabbed by a wolf at ZooAmerica inside Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, while his parents sat glued to their phones just 25 to 30 feet away on a bench. Reports note that the parents didn’t even notice until bystanders rushed in amid the commotion. Chaos at Hersheypark zoo when toddler is injured by wolf while parents were 'distracted by their pho...
Anthropic signs an agreement with Google and Broadcom for multiple GWs of TPU capacity, and says run-rate revenue has crossed $30B, up from ~$9B at 2025's end (Anthropic)
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White House fires back at 'SNL' after Michael Che cracks Trump assassination joke during 'Weekend Update'
The White House offered a blistering response to "Saturday Night Live" after it cracked an assassination joke at the expense of President Donald Trump.During Saturday's "Weekend Update" segment, cast member Michael Che set up the joke by noting that Trump attended the opening night performance of "Chicago" at the Trump Kennedy Center."I think that's cool that the president is going to the theater. I mean what's the worst that could happen?" Che said with a grin, referencing the assassination of ...
Artemis astronauts enter eerie 40-minute communication blackout on Moon’s far side
The Artemis II crew officially entered a nerve-wracking communications blackout Monday evening as the spacecraft slipped behind the Moon’s far side.NASA said the signal loss should last roughly 40 minutes, which began at roughly 6:44 p.m. ET.During this unprecedented moment, the crew Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen became the most isolated humans in deep space history.The blackout occurred after the spacecraft lost line of sight to Earth, with th...
The rapid adoption of AI coding tools has let workers generate massive volumes of code, leaving companies scrambling to review and secure the AI-generated code (New York Times)
New York Times: The rapid adoption of AI coding tools has let workers generate massive volumes of code, leaving companies scrambling to review and secure the AI-generated code When a financial servi
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On Iran, Donald Trump keeps world off balance with ever-changing threats
New York Times: Global leaders struggling to find a way to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Steven Spielberg Still Wants to Make a Horror Film ‘Someday’
His movies aren't without frights ('Jaws' and 'Jurassic Park' surely caused some nightmares), but the Oscar winner would like to tackle a full-on scary movie someday.
Teardown of Unreleased LG Rollable Shows Why Rollable Phones Aren't a Thing
A teardown video of LG's never-released Rollable phone helps explain why rollable phones never became a real product category: they were likely too expensive, fragile, and complicated to manufacture at scale. "The complexity of the internals would have made the Rollable extremely expensive to manufacture, and it would have demanded a high price tag," reports Ars Technica. "Durability is also a big concern. There's just a lot going on inside this phone, with multiple motors, springy arms, track...
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Top University Dubbed 'MIT Of Iran' Bombed Along With Several Airports
Top University Dubbed 'MIT Of Iran' Bombed Along With Several Airports US-Israeli strikes have been on a noticeable uptick against Iranian institutions of higher learning over the last days. This has included a large-scale aerial assault on Tehran’s Sharif University, which is often dubbed the "MIT of Iran". After this attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi threatened Iranian retaliation, warning "aggressors will see our might." He said several other universities have also...
Taylor Frankie Paul says she's leaving the Mormon church amid ‘hell on earth’ domestic violence scandal
Taylor Frankie Paul is letting her followers know that she is leaving the Mormon church after her "hell on earth" domestic violence scandal that completely rocked her world.On Easter Sunday, Paul took to Instagram to share a video montage of moments of sadness, reading the bible, reaching out to friends and family since her season of "The Bachelorette" was canceled due to a domestic violence incident with Dakota Mortensen, her ex-boyfriend and father of her son."The last 40 days felt like hell o...
OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund
Zero Shot, a new venture capital fund with deep ties to OpenAI, is aiming to raise $100 million for its first fund. It has already written some checks.
Sources: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are sharing information via the Frontier Model Forum to detect adversarial distillation attempts that violate their ToS (Bloomberg)
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New Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
Kalshi can't be stopped in New Jersey. A 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that New Jersey has no authority to regulate Kalshi's prediction market allowing people to bet on the outcome of sports events. That power rests with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the panel ruled 2-1. The CFTC is headed by President Donald Trump appointee Michael Selig, who vocally and actively supports prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, calling them "exciting products." The Tr...
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Q: Is the war ending, or are you about to bomb Iran into the Stone Age? Trump: Can't tell you. I don't know. There it is… the entire US plan in the Middle East, distilled to a shrug. For weeks, the message has ricocheted between "we're very close to peace" and "we could wipe them out tomorrow night," often in the same breath. Read the rest The post Trump's plan for Iran is: ¯_(ツ)_/¯ appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Supreme Court Clears Way For Dismissal Of Contempt Case Against Steve Bannon
Supreme Court Clears Way For Dismissal Of Contempt Case Against Steve Bannon Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Supreme Court on April 6 cleared the way for the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon over his failure to honor congressional subpoenas. Steve Bannon attends a court hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Nov. 12, 2024. Adam Gray/AFP via Getty Images The high court granted Ba...
Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'
A young girl who survived a shark attack in Florida returned to the beach as part of the healing process.The shark attack took place on June 12, 2025, off Boca Grande, which is on the state's southwest coast near Fort Myers.Leah Lendel was 9 when she was bitten during a snorkeling trip with her family. The bite nearly severed her hand off."It's kind of like healing for me to come over here, because seeing this happen to me and sometimes I even forget I got a shark bite," Leah told WZVN-TV.The at...
Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next
New York City's Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, was non-committal when it comes to the future.
Family of missing coffee shop owner pleads for clues as cops scour surveillance video
The family of a mother of two and coffee shop owner from Oakland who disappeared shared an update about the missing woman's status on Sunday."During this holiday weekend, Amy’s friends and supporters have continued their efforts to review hours of video footage, searching BART stations and surrounding streets, and distributing flyers throughout the East Bay," said an Easter Sunday message from Amy Hillyard's family. "We are also thankful for the local media who have helped keep Amy’s story visib...
Blue Jays catcher Kirk to undergo surgery to repair thumb fracture
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will undergo surgery to repair a left thumb fracture.
The Best Anti-Meta Smart Glasses Are About to Have Tough Competition
If camera-equipped smart glasses aren't your thing, you're about to have a new pair at your disposal.
Iran’s nuclear gamble leaves America one choice and it can't be a deal
The strategy of the United States toward the Islamic Republic has crossed a threshold that marks the definitive end of a half-century of Western hesitation.In a landmark White House news conference, the President flanked by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismantled the long-standing policy of "managed stability" in favor of a strategy aimed at the regime’s structural collapse. By confirming the systematic dismantling of the clerical security apparatus, highlighted ...
If winter wrecked your backyard, these spring deals can help up to 39% off
Spring has sprung and it shows! From muddy patios to moldy cushions and brown patches of grass, the remnants of winter are hard to miss. Get your outdoor spaces back in shape with tools like pressure washers, grill sprays and gutter wands, all starting at just $9.Tuffenough solar stake lights, 2-pack: $27.44 (41% off)Magnetic pick-up sweeper: $17.97 (40% off)Scotts Turf Builder weed killer and lawn fertilizer: $60.49 (30% off)Long-handled scrub brush: $20.99 (30% off)Grill cover: $27.99 (28% off...
Nick Shirley admits death threats force him to hire security, cites Charlie Kirk killing
YouTuber and independent journalist Nick Shirley revealed in late March that he now travels with security after receiving threats following his reporting that exposed alleged fraud in government programs. While appearing on "The Sean Whalen Show" last month, Shirley discussed faith, culture and political activism."You’re seeing how evil the world is," Shirley said. "I mean they killed Charlie Kirk, not far from here. Who is he? A Christian man who is spreading the truth, and they killed him."Shi...
Trump claims he’d win as the president of Venezuela just needs to 'quickly' learn Spanish
President Donald Trump joked that he might run for president of Venezuela, claiming he polls higher than any other politician in the South American country.Trump made those remarks during a Monday press conference centered on the rescue mission of an Air Force officer who had gone missing after a fighter jet was shot down over Iran."The people of Venezuela, they say, if I ran for president of Venezuela, I'm polling higher than anybody has ever polled in Venezuela, so after I'm finished with this...
Jason Day already told to tone down his bird-themed Malbon Golf outfits at Masters: report
The Masters Tournament is all about tradition, and that includes everything down to what the golfers wear during the four days at Augusta National Golf Club.That was on display last year when Australian star Jason Day was asked to keep his Malbon Golf outfits a bit more reserved. But it seems that he’s already starting to push the boundary before teeing off for his first round on Thursday.Day, a former world No. 1 golfer, was spotted on Monday for his practice round in Malbon’s "Birds of Georgia...
Australian AI infrastructure startup Firmus raised $505M led by Coatue at a $5.5B valuation, bringing its funding raised in the last six months to $1.35B
Ian King / Bloomberg: Australian AI infrastructure startup Firmus raised $505M led by Coatue at a $5.5B valuation, bringing its funding raised in the last six months to $1.35B Data center builder Fi
The Artemis 2 Mission Is Leaning in on the ‘Project Hail Mary’ Love
The crew of the ongoing space mission not only saw and loved the movie, they're referencing it in real time.
Steve Daines' handpicked Senate successor Kurt Alme vows to keep Montana in Republican hands in 2026
FIRST ON FOX: Montana will again have a new face coming to the Senate, with Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., bowing out. His chosen successor knows he was picked to stop Democrats from taking the seat.Former U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme was handpicked by Daines at the last minute to replace him, and he has no qualms about it as Republicans try to maintain their majority in the upper chamber in a midterm election cycle that is historically a referendum on the party and president in control."Knowing how imp...
AP Offers Buyouts As Part of Pivot Away From Newspaper Journalism
The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists "as part of an acceleration away from the focus on newspaper journalism that sustained the company since the mid-1800s," the not-for-profit outlet reported today. AP says it is making the move from a position of strength, responding to shrinking newspaper revenue and growing demand from digital, broadcast, and tech clients. "The AP is not in trouble," said Julie Pace, executive editor and senior vice president of the AP. "We're makin...
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This $30 VPN deal may be the easiest cybersecurity move you make today
TL;DR: This $29.97 FastestVPN Pro (reg. $600) deal covers 15 devices and includes extras like ad blocking and a password manager. At this point, most of us have enough devices to qualify as a small electronics family that should be paying rent. Read the rest The post This $30 VPN deal may be the easiest cybersecurity move you make today appeared first on Boing Boing.
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This $79 tool lets you compare AI answers side by side
TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI is on sale for $79 (reg. $619), letting you run one prompt across multiple AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to compare answers in one place. Using AI is supposed to save time. Instead, you end up opening multiple tabs just to compare answers and figure out which one actually makes sense. Read the rest The post This $79 tool lets you compare AI answers side by side appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Federal Appeals Court Reinstates $656 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authorities
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates $656 Million Judgment Against Palestinian Authorities Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, A federal appellate court has agreed to reinstate a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities for Americans killed or wounded in attacks by the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority while in Israel. The ruling from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was issued in the wake of a Supreme Court decision a...
Here’s How Many Americans Have Ever Thought About Shooting Someone Else
Most people who have ever seriously considered gun violence never tell anyone else about it, a recent study reveals.
Arizona Republicans force probe of county’s anti-ICE policies, putting Democrat AG on the clock
EXCLUSIVE: An Arizona border county considering multiple ordinances targeting ICE will be investigated after State Senate leaders forced the Democratic attorney general to conduct a review, the top Republican in Phoenix told Fox News Digital.Officials in Pima County, which encompasses Tucson, have directed county authorities to deny immigration enforcement agents access to county property unless they have judicial warrants. Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, told Fox News Digit...
Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board
Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard.Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available.The complaints are fueling questions about airline boarding practices, and whether speed is being prioritized over passenger convenience.BAGGAGE HANDLER SLAMMED AFTER VIRAL VIDEO SHOWS GUITARS VIOLENTLY TOSSED ON TARMAC"This...
As Meta Flounders, It Reportedly Plans to Open Source Its New AI Models
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'Deadliest Catch' deckhand cause of death revealed
"Deadliest Catch" deckhand Todd Meadows' cause of death was revealed Monday.Meadows, 25, died from "drowning with probable hypothermia" on Feb. 25 after falling overboard while on a fishing vessel in the Bering Sea, according to a death certificate TMZ received.Authorities also attributed "submersion of body in cold water" as a cause of death before detailing that he "fell into ocean water while commercial crab fishing," the document stated.COAST GUARD INVESTIGATES DEATH OF 'DEADLIEST CATCH' DEC...
13 laundry essentials that save time and money starting at $3
Cut down on time, effort and money spent with products designed to make laundry day less of a chore. From dryer vent cleaners to high-efficiency detergents and retractable clotheslines, these upgrades help you handle every load with less hassle.Original price: $27.95A clogged dryer vent slows drying times and can increase the risk of fires. This 30-foot vent brush reaches deep to remove lint, hair and buildup. Use it inside your dryer vent and along the exterior opening for a more thorough clean...
Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby
Talk about making an entrance – a sky-high entrance.A woman gave birth midair Friday on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York, turning a routine trip into a high-altitude delivery.Caribbean Airlines said the surprise birth happened on flight BW005. The flight from Kingston to New York was expected to take about four hours. As the flight neared its destination, pilots alerted air traffic control about the unexpected medical situation.ISRAELI PARAMEDIC DELIVERS BABY, RUSHES IT TO BOMB SHELTE...
Hegseth cuts Ivy League ties in military education shake-up, taps Hillsdale
FIRST ON FOX: Hillsdale College told War Secretary Pete Hegseth it would be "honored" to help educate senior U.S. military officers aligning itself with the administration’s push to cut ties with Ivy League schools over concerns about ideological influence.In a March 30 letter to Hegseth, Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn thanked the Department of War for including the school among institutions selected for the Senior Service College Fellowship Program, which sends senior military officers ...
A Single Strike Won’t Shut Off the Gulf’s Desalination System
The Gulf’s water system is built with layers of backup, but it relies on continuous operation to hold.
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Ex-CIA Analyst: What The Hell Happened With The Pilot Rescue Op In Iran?
Ex-CIA Analyst: What The Hell Happened With The Pilot Rescue Op In Iran? Authored by former CIA officer Larry Johnson Iran's air defense system succeeded on Friday, April 3, in downing a US F-15E over Iran. There is some dispute and confusion about the exact location (more about that later). The pilot and the WSO (i.e., Weapons System Officer) both successfully ejected but were separated. The pilot was quickly rescued by the Combat Search and Rescue (i.e., CSAR) and the two Pave Ha...
Murder suspect on ICE hold accused of luring teen into death trap where victim’s final plea went unheard
An 18-year-old murder suspect is being held on an immigration detainer after prosecutors say he helped lure a 15-year-old Missouri boy into a deadly ambush where the teen begged for his life.Yefry Archaga, 18, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 12 killing of 15-year-old Miles Young in Greene County.Jail records show Archaga is being held without bond and is subject to a federal immigration hold.A second suspect, Praize King, 18, is also charged with first-degree murder and armed cr...
Meet the Fairfax killers: Top violent illegal alien criminals wreaking havoc on major American suburb
Democratic leaders in Virginia’s most populous county are facing criticism over an ongoing "epidemic" of violence by illegal immigrants that has left 13 dead in a major American suburb near the nation’s capital.Seven illegal immigrants have been arrested in Fairfax County, a suburb of Washington, D.C., in recent years for violent attacks ranging from infanticide to a machete killing and gang activity.Despite these arrests, critics of Fairfax County leaders say they are prioritizing criminal ille...
All Hell Breaks Loose in a Tease of the End of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2
So much happens in this teaser that Jessica Jones and Punisher showing up aren't even the biggest things.
Artemis II Astronauts Break Apollo Record For Farthest Distance Humans Have Traveled From Earth
Artemis II has broken the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth. NASA reports: The Artemis II crew of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen have set the record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by a human mission, surpassing the Apollo 13 record of 248,655 miles set in 1970. NASA Flight Director Brandon Lloyd, Capsule Communicator Amy Dill, and Command...
Democrats face backlash over 'nepo-candidate' scourge, 'noxious' McAuliffe family congressional bid
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his family were called out Monday by a New York Times columnist who deemed his wife, Dorothy McAuliffe's, bid for Congress a case of "rank nepotism.""Looking for a boost in the crowded primary, Ms. McAuliffe’s campaign is blasting out emails from Terry with the theme: I’ve been a party player for more than four decades, so please help my wife!" wrote Times columnist Michelle Cottle."Sure, she is plenty qualified," Cottle continued. "A former State Departm...
Terry Crews' wife reveals she battled Parkinson's in secret for years before finding hope in new treatment
Terry Crews' wife, Rebecca King Crews, has been battling Parkinson's disease for 16 years.During an appearance on Monday's episode of the "Today Show," King Crews who was diagnosed in 2015 - got candid about living with the disease and detailed how a newly-approved procedure has helped manage her symptoms."I feel good," she said. "I’m able to write my name and my dates, and I’m able to write with my right hand for the first time in probably three years. I'm seeing improvement in my symptoms."PAR...
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As Iran’s civilian economy crumbles, its military economy grows stronger
War is splitting the country in two
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UBS: Trump's Historic Military Budget Request Could Boost Beaten-Down Defense Stocks
UBS: Trump's Historic Military Budget Request Could Boost Beaten-Down Defense Stocks U.S. defense stocks showed signs of stabilizing in April after tumbling since Operation Epic Fury began in late February and sustaining a Mach bloodbath. The improvement followed Friday's White House proposal to lift military spending sharply, to roughly $1.5 trillion in 2027. UBS analyst Allyson Gordon said Monday morning that the White House budget request "should help sentiment," which has det...
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. For a second time, the warring factions are going straight to the top of the judicial system. Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party payment systems. The business has requested a motion to stay on a lower court ruling regarding the fees Apple charges to software developers using those external financial systems rather than the App Store....
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Japanese Government 10-Year Yield Highest since 1997, Yen at 160 despite Intervention Threats, But Bond Vigilantes Still Dead
Inflation and the deteriorating yen pushed the Bank of Japan into a hawkish stance, and bond yields are on their own.
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E-bike battery starts fire inside San José apartment, killing 1
Lithium-ion batteries have become exceedingly common amid a proliferation of chargeable electronics, including smartphones, laptops, headphones, e-cigarettes, vacuums and e-bikes.
NASA Administrator Says Odds of Finding Alien Life Are ‘Pretty High’
The search for extraterrestrial life is at the heart of NASA missions, according to Isaacman.
Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'
Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth drew parallels between the rescue mission of an Air Force officer shot down in Iran on Good Friday and Jesus Christ's death and resurrection.Hegseth spoke Monday during President Donald Trump's press conference centered on the Easter weekend rescue mission. He described how the airman "evaded capture for more than a day, scaling rugged ridges while hunted by the enemy.""When he was finally able to activate his emergency transponder, his first message was ...
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The Debt Spiral Ends In Dollar Destruction: 6 Hard Truths America Can No Longer Ignore
The Debt Spiral Ends In Dollar Destruction: 6 Hard Truths America Can No Longer Ignore Authored by Nick Giambruno via Doug Casey's International Man, “Whenever governments are granted power to purchase their own debt, they never fail to do so, eventually destroying the value of the currency.” – Ron Paul Let’s take a step back and look at the big picture so we can assess the US government’s financial situation, where it’s likely headed, and what these trends could mean. Observ...
UNC set to hire Michael Malone as next men's basketball coach after firing Hubert Davis: report
The UNC Tar Heels are dipping into the NBA pool for its next men’s basketball coach.After Hubert Davis was fired following a shocking loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament earlier this month, the Tar Heels are set to hire Michael Malone, according to ESPN.North Carolina was previously linked to top college coaches, including Michigan’s Dusty May, who will be competing for an NCAA title on Monday night against UConn. But May took his name out of any running across college, while A...
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Moon mission: Artemis astronauts break space distance record
Crew set to view areas of the moon never before seen by the naked eye.
DHS slams ‘insane’ 5-year plea deal for illegal immigrants who admitted fatal stabbing in Virginia
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security is blasting Fairfax County, Virginia, prosecutors for offering what it calls an "insane" plea deal to two illegal immigrants who admitted to a brutal murder.DHS says Maldin Anibal Guzman-Videz and Luis Alonzo Sort-Portillo who are both in the U.S. illegally stabbed a man to death at a park and walking trail in Oakton, Virginia, in July 2024. The victim’s body was later discovered by a community member in a wooded area, prompting a police response...
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Spencer Pratt's move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor's race
Pratt said he moved into a home in Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County after his home burned in the Palisades fire last year, raising questions over his eligibility in L.A. mayoral contest.
'Brady Bunch' star says he went 'fully off the rails' in his 20s after growing up on hit show
"Brady Bunch" star Mike Lookinland admitted his behavior was "fully off the rails" after finding mega stardom with "The Brady Bunch."Lookinland and Christopher Knight opened up about their experience as young adults in the Hollywood industry after starring as Bobby and Peter Brady in the 1970s sitcom."How come you guys didn't end up as a mugshot?" Jaybeau Jones asked during an episode of "The Real Brady Bros." "...There's no one's ever said a bad thing about any of 'The Brady Bunch' kids.""Maybe...
The ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie Did Rosalina Dirty
Brie Larson's take on the beloved 'Galaxy' games' princess was meant to be one of the highlights of the film—instead, it was one of its biggest fumbles.
Officials slam hospital food as health experts demand menu overhaul: 'Farm to gurney'
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to expand the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into hospitals, integrating federal nutrition standards into patient care.On March 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a memo directing hospitals to align their meals with the guidelines by reducing ultraprocessed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, refined carbohydrates and added sugars.Kennedy reportedly shared that Oz’s memo effectively acts like a feder...
