The New ‘Lego Batman’ Game Gets the Party Started With Prince’s Legendary ‘Batman’ Soundtrack
The Joker rampages though Gotham City's art museum like it's 1989 again in this fun cinematic clip featuring 'Partyman.'
5 Medical Innovations on HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ That Are Revolutionizing Emergency Care
The hit medical drama often showcases cutting edge—and sometimes controversial—technologies that are changing the way doctors save lives.
Who’s Your Daddy? A Chatbot
More people are turning to AI to explore their BDSM fantasies, but some in the community feel it’s a cop-out.
Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content
Instagram is adding a new alert for the parents of teen users of its social media platform. The network will alert the adult if their child repeatedly searches for terms about suicide or self-harm in a short time frame. From that notification, the parent will optionally be able to access resources for having conversations with their teen about these topics. These alerts will begin rolling out for parental supervision users in the US, UK, Australia and Canada next week, with later regions to be a...
The Best Headphones I’ve Tried (and Why I'd Buy Them All)
The portable listening revolution is fully underway. From open earbuds to noise cancelers and wired headphones, I can find a reason to love them all.
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In Simulated War Games, Top AI Models Recommended Using Nukes 95% Of The Time
In Simulated War Games, Top AI Models Recommended Using Nukes 95% Of The Time Authored by Rick Moran via PJMedia.com, I've got good news and bad news about AI. The good news is that the dreaded "Skynet" takeover of our nuclear weapons systems isn't going to happen soon. The bad news is that if it ever does give us a Terminator scenario, we're toast. A war game exercise carried out by Kenneth Payne at King’s College London, using three teams running simulations on Chat GPT-5....
Ted Cruz endorses Texas state Rep. Steve Toth in GOP primary challenge to Dan Crenshaw
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has endorsed Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, who is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Lone Star State's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary."I am proud to endorse @SteveTothTX for Congress in Texas’s 2nd Congressional District. Steve faithfully served the people of Texas in the Texas House of Representatives, championing our Texas values of liberty, limited government, and constitutional governance," Cruz said in a post on X."Steve is an unwa...
Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride'
An ancient city complete with a forum and a theater was recently uncovered alongside a popular tourist destination in Italy, according to officials.In a translated announcement this month, the Italian Ministry of Culture said the city was found at the archaeological site of Fioccaglia in Flumeri, Avellino, alongside the Appian Way.A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Appian Way is a roughly 350-mile-long road that runs from Rome to Brindisi.ANCIENT SYNAGOGUE UNCOVERED IN ISRAEL REVEALS JEWISH LIFE ...
Dem senator puts Trump on notice over ‘unlawfully collected’ tariff funds after SCOTUS loss
FIRST ON FOX: A Senate Democrat is demanding that the Trump administration refund billions in tariff revenue to Americans following last week’s Supreme Court decision, according to a letter first obtained by Fox News Digital.Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., wrote in a letter to President Donald Trump charging that he was concerned over the White House’s "lack of action" to issue refunds to families and small businesses impacted by tariffs.His appeal to the president comes after the Supreme Court rul...
The alleged bias of Apple News: Tech giant's leadership filled with major Dem donors
Apple's popular news app is facing increased scrutiny over alleged political bias, but the overwhelming left-wing tilt at the top of the company may be a factor.Of the 25 people listed on Apple's leadership page, 15 of them made substantial contributions to Democrats in various election cycles, according to a review of FEC filings. Just six Apple executives have any record of contributing to Republicans though four of them gave far more amounts to Democrats.Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, donated $236,10...
Nancy Guthrie suspect's digital ‘blackout’ may be key to case, says expert who probed Kohberger phone
TUCSON, Ariz. Whoever abducted Nancy Guthrie may have left behind crucial digital evidence even if they thought they covered their tracks, according to a forensics expert who helped solve the Idaho student murders.Authorities have released few details about any evidence aside from DNA samples collected so far, but Heather Barnhart, a digital forensics expert with Cellebrite and the SANS Institute, said cell tower data, Wi-Fi logs and other digital breadcrumbs could prove critical."The loudest ev...
House Republicans descend on Clintons' hometown for high-stakes Epstein probe grilling
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee late Thursday morning, as lawmakers continue to investigate the federal government's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case.The deposition is expected to begin at 11 a.m. ET in Chappaqua, N.Y., Fox News Digital was told. The Clintons have owned a home in the affluent New York City suburb since 1999 and have primarily lived there since former President Bill Clinton left office.And while closed-door deposit...
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A dog attacked a woman at an L.A. city animal shelter. She won a $5.4-million verdict
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Bring out your flip-flops: Possible record-breaking heat to sweep across SoCal this week
Shortly after enduring a series of winter storms that damaged roads and flooded businesses, Southern Californians may be pleased to learn that blue skies and toasty temperatures are on deck as possible record-setting heat sweeps into the region this week.
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LAPD officer accused of skydiving while on disability leave in high-flying fraud case
A Los Angeles police officer who said he was too injured to complete any work was not too injured to jump out of airplanes, prosecutors allege.
Why Sierra the Supercomputer Had to Die
For seven years, she ran high-security nuclear simulations for the US government. Now, this famous supercomputer is being put to death.
CoreCollective is a New Consortium Bringing the Arm Software Ecosystem Under One Roof
The likes of AMD, Canonical, Google, Huawei, Qualcomm, Red Hat, and others are on board.
Gaming accessory maker and publisher Nacon files for insolvency
French AA gaming developer and accessory manufacturer Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder Bigben failed to make a loan repayment, the company said in a press release. "To date, the company reports available assets do not allow it to meet its liabilities," Nacon wrote. The objective with insolvency, it said, was to allow "continued operation, protect employees and maintain jobs while renegotiating with its creditors." Nacon is behind the games Styx: Blades of Greed and ...
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'Nude Photos, Video Tapes and Sex-Slave Manuals': Epstein Rushed Evidence Into Secret Storage Unit Before Raid
'Nude Photos, Video Tapes and Sex-Slave Manuals': Epstein Rushed Evidence Into Secret Storage Unit Before Raid Jeffrey Epstein paid private detectives to remove items from his Palm Beach property and store them in a secret storage locker shortly before he was raided by police in 2005. The storage unit contained three computers, 29 address books, a three-page list of Florida masseuses. The stash also included nude photographs believed to be of Epstein's victims, VHS tapes, DVDs 'e...
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America’s trade chaos is just beginning
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Protectionists dislike trade and migration. And capital flows?
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Factor Offers High Protein Meal Delivery Options (2026)
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Z? Zo? Mam? Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a Man of Many Nicknames.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been given a bevy of nicknames by New York City’s tabloid newspapers and political class. Which will stick?
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The Thrill Seekers Who Take Subway Trains for Joy Rides
In two recent incidents, teenagers drove trains briefly, and in one case drove a G train into another train. A 14-year-old was arrested in that episode.
The best ergonomic keyboards for 2026
If you experience discomfort after long hours behind a desk, simply slapping an ergonomic mouse and keyboard on your desk won’t solve the problem. First, you have to address the root issue of sitting still for too long by standing up and walking around each hour or so. But after that, it’s worth considering your workstation ergonomics. An ergonomic keyboard can prevent the hunching, twisting and contorting that leads to discomfort. With split, tilt and angled keys, these boards help keep your sh...
Why capping credit card interest rates will kill credit for working families
Americans are rightfully concerned about affordability. From healthcare and housing to groceries and utility bills, Americans have been finding these everyday necessities difficult to afford for far too many years. In response, President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are pursuing multiple policies meant to lower costs for the American people. While the President and our former Republican congressional colleagues usually have good economic and regulatory instincts, there are some polic...
Dem voters were less enthusiastic when Trump touted crackdown on cartels and fentanyl, SOTU dial reveals
Republican and Independent voters reacted favorably when President Donald Trump brought up how his administration has cracked down on drug cartels and fentanyl, but Democrats appeared less motivated by Trump's aggressive foreign policy stance. "For years, large swaths of territory in our region, including large parts of Mexico, really large parts of Mexico, have been controlled by murderous drug cartels. That's why I designated these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and I declared ill...
Mamdani's rent freeze, tax hikes a 'one-two wealth destruction punch,' economists warn
New Yorkers could be facing a "one-two wealth destruction punch" if Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze and tax hikes take effect, economists warn.Mamdani’s housing plan, a campaign promise aimed at addressing affordability, includes an immediate freeze on roughly 2 million rent-stabilized apartments. Separately, his broader $127 billion budget agenda calls for higher taxes on wealthy residents and corporations, as well as a potential 9.5% property tax increase if state lawmakers decline to act.I...
FTC Softens Enforcement of Rule Protecting Children Online, Ostensibly to Protect Children Online
A strict reading of the rule known as COPPA makes it difficult to gather kids' age data legally. The FTC now says it will not be strict.
New York's Mayor Mamdani promised change now he’s gutting the NYPD
For New York City to "work," it needs to be, and feel, safe. Absent the confidence of both residents and tourists that the streets of America’s largest city will be secure and orderly, the Big Apple risks losing more of its luster. This is a reality that New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani once known for saying "nature is healing" began at least pretending to appreciate after NYPD Detective Didarul Islam was shot and killed in the line of duty last summer. But a recent announcement calls t...
Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union
President Donald Trump has drawn his line. Now the clock is running.After publicly giving Iran roughly 10 days to 15 days to reach a nuclear agreement, Trump used his State of the Union address to make clear the deadline is backed by force. "I will never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror … to have a nuclear weapon," he told lawmakers Tuesday night.TRUMP GIVES IRAN 10-DAY ULTIMATUM, BUT EXPERTS SIGNAL TALKS MAY BE BUYING TIME FOR STRIKEThe president first outlined the short timeline ...
SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM: Iran is facing a Berlin Wall moment history is watching us now
Over the past few weeks, there has been great speculation regarding the growing unrest in Iran and what action, if any, the United States will take in response. One fact that remains clear is that the Iranian regime finds itself at its weakest point since 1979. As such, the world has reached a pivotal crossroad one that will define the course of history for generations.First, let’s examine how we got to this point. After the attacks of October 7, Israel was determined to give new meaning to the ...
Severe Heart Attacks Are Becoming Deadlier for Younger Americans, Study Finds
The death rate of severe heart attacks has risen over the past decade among Americans under 55, new research shows.
Third victim dies from wounds suffered in Rhode Island hockey arena shooting, police say
A deadly shooting during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island last week has claimed a third victim, a grandfather whose daughter and grandson were also killed in the attack, authorities said Wednesday.
I geolocated a blurry pic from the Paris protests down to the exact coordinates using AI
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"Breakneck Production Growth": Exxon Leverages Guyana Boom In Global Oil Talks
"Breakneck Production Growth": Exxon Leverages Guyana Boom In Global Oil Talks Exxon Mobil Corp. is using its rapid buildout in Guyana as a selling point in talks with other governments looking to develop oil and gas reserves, according to Bloomberg. The company says the speed and efficiency of its offshore projects there which lifted production from zero to nearly 1 million barrels a day in just over six years show it can execute complex developments better than rivals. Chief Exe...
Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India Thursday for what officials from both countries describe as a potentially history-making trip where years of frosty bilateral relations will be put aside and the framework for a comprehensive trade deal could be hammered out.
Can nature benefit Canada's economy? New report says parks contribute billions in taxes, wages
The new look at Canada’s conservation economy comes amid federal cuts to departments like Environment, Climate Change and Nature and the Parks Canada agency, while other important conservation programs face funding uncertainty.
Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan's Principle
The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in new funding to ensure First Nations children have equal access to public services over the next year, CBC News has learned.
Cloudflare Experiment Ports Most of Next.js API in 'One Week' With AI
An anonymous reader shares a report: A Cloudflare engineer says he has implemented 94% of the Next.js API by directing Anthropic's Claude, spending about $1,100 on tokens. The purpose of the experimental project was not to show off AI coding, but to address an issue with Next.js, the popular React-based framework sponsored by Vercel. According to Cloudflare engineering director Steve Faulkner, the Next.js tooling is "entirely bespoke... If you want to deploy it to Cloudflare, Netlify, or AWS L...
The culprit behind Loblaw’s $10K fine for promoting imported food as Canadian? Broccoli slaw
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided CBC News with new details about the $10,000 fine it issued to a Loblaw-owned Superstore last month for promoting imported food as Canadian. The federal food regulator said the mislabelled product was a Loblaw-owned brand: President's Choice broccoli slaw.
'The border doesn't exist to us': How one Mohawk nation balances fears of ICE with its inherent rights
For Mohawks in Akwesasne, crossing international borders is a way of life. But now, many are worried about what the possibility ICE agents might be coming to the region could mean for their inherent rights.
As Ontario makes cuts to student aid program, here's what we know
The province is revamping how the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) works, slashing the amount that eligible students can get in the form of grants. Here's what you need to know.
DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms
An official with the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials Wednesday that federal immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections, as some Democrats have warned the Trump administration could attempt to interfere in the elections through intimidation or racial profiling.Heather Honey, DHS' deputy assistant secretary for election integrity, told secretaries of state on a call that "any suggestion that ICE will be present ...
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Spain's Government: Spinning Out Of Control
Spain's Government: Spinning Out Of Control Authored by Drieu Godefridi via The Gatestone Institute, Between corruption and radicalization, Spain's government seems to be spinning out of control. In 1936, Spain plunged into civil war. A proud nation collapsed into violence, fire, and devastation. The Spanish Civil War, which set a communist-dominated Republican left against an authoritarian nationalist right, claimed roughly half a million lives. Priests were dragged through the...
AI song generator startups Suno and Udio angered the music industry. Now they're hoping to join it
Suno CEO Mikey Shulman pulls up a chair to the recording studio desk where a research scientist at his artificial intelligence company is creating a new song. The flute line sounds promising. The perc
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Bright Horizons Let Some Staff Work Without Full Vetting, Records Show
Inspectors found several instances in which child care staff members were working in classrooms even though they had not completed all of the required background checks.
How AI hype and financial engineering are quietly destroying jobs
AI poses an enormous threat to job security globally. But the mechanisms through which it is currently destroying jobs are not the ones in the media spotlight. The real drivers are perception and fina
Trump admin says VA benefits claims backlog below 100K for first time in 6 years: 'Record levels of service'
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims is "consistently" under 100,000 for the first time since 2020.The last time the backlog was this low was in May 2020, during President Donald Trump's first term in the White House."Under President Trump, VA is providing Veterans, families, caregivers and survivors all of the benefits they have earned as quickly and conveniently as possible," Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Co...
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Man found living in Sydney housing unit filled with mountains of rubbish
Nathan Stafford shared film of the man in waist-high rubbish with 2.9 million TikTok fans.
Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Thursday that his country could "completely destroy" South Korea if it feels threatened, escalating rhetoric while ruling out renewed talks.Speaking at North Korea’s week-long Ninth Congress of the ruling Workers’ Party in Pyongyang, Kim labeled South Korea the "most hostile enemy" and said "the conciliatory attitude that South Korea's current government advocates on the surface is clumsily deceptive and crude," according to state media Korean Central News Ag...
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays reach agreement on 1-year deal: reports
The Toronto Blue Jays and Max Scherzer have reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth $3 million US, according to multiple reports.
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Kiwi woman faces deportation after violent Ramadan prayer outburst in Indonesia
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Uber Employees Have Built an AI Clone of Their CEO To Practice Presentations Before the Real Thing
An anonymous reader shares a report: Some Uber employees have built an AI clone of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi -- internally dubbed "Dara AI" -- and have been using it to rehearse and fine-tune presentations before delivering them to the actual Khosrowshahi, he revealed on a recent podcast. Khosrowshahi said a team member told him that some teams "make the presentation to the Dara AI as a prep for making a presentation to me," and that the bot helps them adjust their slides and sharpen their deliver...
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Police allege kidnapped 85yo Christopher Baghsarian of Sydney was killed within 48 hours; accused face court
Gerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 24, have both been charged with murder.
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Tight California governor's race between five leading candidates
Three Democrats and two Republicans are in a statistical tie in the California governor's race. The top two vote-getters in the June primary will move on to the November general election to lead the state.
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Even The Best AI Scenario Is The End Of Everything We've Ever Been
Even The Best AI Scenario Is The End Of Everything We've Ever Been Authored by Edward Ring via American Greatness, In 1999, I had the privilege of working for one of the first companies to develop a product that would transmit video on the fledgling internet. Broadband access was still a few years away, and the company floundered when the first so-called internet bubble burst in early 2000. But I’ll never forget the reaction an investor had when he viewed our demo at a tradeshow. ...
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It starts with a tap on the shoulder and ends with being fleeced. Alleged ATM scam duo sought
An ATM con that involves some snooping, some acting and some sleight-of-hand is being carried out across Southern California, police say.
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Mountain lion snags Declan the shih tzu 'feet away' from home's front door, Glendale woman says
Glendale nurse practitioner Laura McVay said a mountain lion snatched her shih tzu mere 'feet away from the door' and dragged the pet into the foothills.
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Orphaned otters rescued and on the mend
Two baby otters found alone in a field in England are said to be doing well after being taken to a rescue center. "Barely able to crawl" when spotted by a member of the public, the pair—thought to have lost their mother in a flood—will remain at South Essex Wildlife Hospital for up to a year: "Then we will try to find a good bit of river for them to be released into," said Sue Schwar, who founded and has operated the hospital for 38 years. Read the rest The post Orphaned otters rescued and on t...
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Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats
Trump's SOTU "Stand Up" Moment Exposed The True Agenda Of Democrats For those who remember the ever evolving nightmare of Joe Biden's far-left four year regime, it's not shocking at all to see the Democrat Party refuse to applaud even the most basic of pro-American policies. Many people remember Joe Biden's "Soul Of The Nation" speech, standing at his podium bathed in blood red lights and accusing "MAGA conservatives" (who represent the vast majority of conservatives according to t...
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California man sentenced after giving juvenile hawk alcoholic drink
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NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans attending the NJ Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center on Wednesday.The game marked the NHL return of Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes since he scored the winning goal against Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday.Sherrill was in attendance to welcome Hughes and other Olympic players back to stateside ice, but when she was announced by the PA spokesperson for the ceremonial puck drop, the Newark crowd erupted in relentless boos for her an...
NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans attending the NJ Devils hockey game at the Prudential Center on Wednesday.The game marked the NHL return of Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes since he scored the winning goal against Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday.Sherrill was in attendance to welcome Hughes and other Olympic players back to stateside ice, but when she was announced by the PA spokesperson for the ceremonial puck drop, the Newark crowd erupted in relentless boos for her an...
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Top AIs insist on using nuclear weapons in war simulations
OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Google Gemini all have something in common: if you assign them war game simulations, they insist on using nuclear weapons to achieve their aims. The scenarios involved intense international standoffs, including border disputes, competition for scarce resources and existential threats to regime survival. Read the rest The post Top AIs insist on using nuclear weapons in war simulations appeared first on Boing Boing.
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New Bill Closes Loophole Abused By Democrats For Hiring Illegals As Police
New Bill Closes Loophole Abused By Democrats For Hiring Illegals As Police Via Gun Owners of America, Illegal Immigrants are being hired by Democrat controlled states and localities to enforce gun laws. That’s not hyperbole. Reports are coming in from Police departments all over the country. From California to Maine, illegal immigrants are being hired, given guns and then enforcing the laws of the state, including gun control laws. Officer Ernesto Moron is sworn in to the UC Davis...
AI Can Find Hundreds of Software Bugs -- Fixing Them Is Another Story
Anthropic last week promoted Claude Code Security, a research preview capability that uses its Claude Opus 4.6 model to hunt for software vulnerabilities, claiming its red team had surfaced over 500 bugs in production open-source codebases -- but security researchers say the real bottleneck was never discovery. Guy Azari, a former security researcher at Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks, told The Register that only two to three of those 500 vulnerabilities have been fixed and none have received...
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today was the first time i spoke to it directly using voice i asked it about space and it answered normally just like part of a conversation nothing scripted it understood what i was asking and replie
Showed to some friends, they said post on reddit. I said hmk.
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#TheMoment a cat was born with 4 ears
Stephanie Brown tells The National about the moment she fostered a rare 4-eared cat named Dobby.
Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges
The Trump administration has moved to block the Venezuelan government from covering the legal expenses of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as he fights federal drug trafficking and weapons charges in New York, according to a court filing from his attorney.Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York on Jan. 5 to drug trafficking and weapons charges, days after American forces captured them at the presidential palace in Venezuela.In a letter to U.S....
US military base at Diego Garcia thrown back into uncertainty amid Chagos deal turmoil
The Chagos Islands deal fell into disarray Wednesday amid conflicting U.K. government messages about whether ratification was paused for talks with the United States over the strategic Indian Ocean military base Diego Garcia.Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer had told members of Parliament that ratification of the deal to cede the islands to Mauritius had been paused while discussions with Washington continued.A U.K. government spokesperson later denied there was any formal suspension of th...
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"All Necessary Measures": China Warns US Against New Tariffs
"All Necessary Measures": China Warns US Against New Tariffs Beijing cautioned Washington that it is prepared to respond forcefully - with "all necessary measures" - if a renewed US review of their 2020 trade pact leads to additional tariffs, after American officials indicated the inquiry would press ahead, according to Bloomberg. In remarks released Wednesday, China’s Commerce Ministry pushed back on comments from US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, arguing that China has uphe...
Murder suspect in Baltimore robbery spree was on probation, records show
A Baltimore man faces first-degree murder and multiple armed robbery charges after authorities say he carried out a nine-day crime spree that left a convenience store clerk dead.Baltimore police said 52-year-old Brian Burrows was arrested in connection with a commercial armed robbery and the fatal shooting of Khaled Saleh Mohamed Alshariki on Feb. 13.Court records show Burrows has been charged in three separate cases stemming from incidents on Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and Feb. 15. In total, he faces 21 c...
Authorities preparing to return home of Nancy Guthrie back to family: report
Law enforcement is preparing to turn Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home back over to her family, sources told NBC News on Wednesday.The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona confirmed to Fox News Digital that federal prosecutors visited the 84-year-old's property Wednesday to assist the FBI with a "routine legal process."Federal agents remained at the home for several hours Wednesday afternoon, and several vehicles were seen entering and leaving the driveway throughout the af...
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15 States Sue RFK Jr. Over Changes To Vaccine Schedule
15 States Sue RFK Jr. Over Changes To Vaccine Schedule Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, California and 14 other states on Feb. 24 sued federal health agencies and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the recently revised childhood vaccine schedule. Federal officials violated federal law by not consulting with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine advisory panel before downgrading recommendations for six vaccines in January, the plaintiffs ...
AI Robots for Vehicle detailing/cleaning
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Central Coast teen becomes first Australian fatality from tick-induced red meat allergy
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Economist and former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis faces prosecution for use of ecstasy 36 years ago
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Toddler flees in terror as coyote chases him outside California family home in broad daylight
A toddler had a heart-stopping brush with a coyote right outside his Pasadena, California, home on Monday, according to surveillance footage that captured the frightening moment. In the video, the 3-year-old boy ran out onto the driveway before abruptly freezing in his tracks. He then turned around in panic, fleeing at full speed while letting out a terrified shriek.Moments later, the coyote appeared on camera, trailing closely behind the boy. As the animal moved through the family’s front yard ...
Browns head coach Todd Monken praises Sanders' 'elite playmaking ability' ahead of QB competition
One of Todd Monken’s main priorities as the new head coach of the Cleveland Browns is figuring out who will be his starting quarterback for Week 1. Monken has three options to look at this season Deshaun Watson, who wasn’t available all last season due to injury; Dillon Gabriel, the team’s third-round pick in 2025; and Shedeur Sanders, the Browns’ starter at the end of last season. Monken hopes one of these quarterbacks can set themselves apart over time. But all eyes will be on Sanders, who sta...
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State-protected hawk given a joint, fed a BuzzBall on video by California man, officials say
Cesar Gustavo Diaz, 25, of Watts pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of animal cruelty.
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Douglas Rushkoff on the dinner party that turned out to be Epstein's
Douglas Rushkoff was a twentysomething tech writer when he got invited to an exclusive New York dinner with scientists and tech CEOs. He brought a plus one "the smartest, wittiest person I knew," the founder of an online literary scene. Read the rest The post Douglas Rushkoff on the dinner party that turned out to be Epstein's appeared first on Boing Boing.
Canada's airline regulator says carriers must work to get stranded passengers home ASAP
Canada's airline regulator says the air carriers ferrying Canadians abroad have a responsibility to get delayed or stranded passengers back on track "as soon as possible," including when unpredictable circumstances unfold, such as the violence in Mexico that recently disrupted flight service to the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
Ex-Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization
A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who once trained American servicemembers on advanced combat aircraft, including the F-35, has been arrested and accused of illegally training Chinese military pilots, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., whose call sign is "Runner," was taken into custody in Jeffersonville, Ind., and charged with providing and conspiring to provide defense services to Chinese military pilots without authorization.Pro...
‘Compute Equals Revenues’: Nvidia Needs Jensen Huang’s New Catchphrase to Be True
Here's everything you need to know from Nvidia's latest earnings call.
Kamala Harris harshly critiques President Trump's SOTU speech which triggers response from White House
Former Vice President Kamala Harris reacted to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Wednesday, calling it "same old, same old" and accusing him of "lying.""It was full of lies, and you know when he wasn't lying, it reminded me of our kids going to show and tell at school," Harris said on "The Parnas Perspective."She continued, "It was nothing that was true about the American people right now. So many are suffering under the weight of high prices, unaffordable healthcare, unaffo...
The National | U.S. tells Canada to just accept tariffs
Feb. 25, 2026 | U.S. President Donald Trump's trade envoy tells Canada to just accept higher tariffs as the price of making deals, including CUSMA. Canadian teachers raise the alarm over surging school violence. And, Mexico's military patrols Puerto Vallarta as tourists slowly trickle back.
U.S. women's hockey captain wants focus back on gold-medal win after 'distasteful' Trump remarks
U.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight says president Donald Trump's remarks about her team were 'distasteful and unfortunate,' and shouldn't minimize what her team accomplished at the Olympics.
Valve Has Been ‘Letting Children and Adults Alike Illegally Gamble,’ New York A.G. Alleges
The explosive suit involves loot boxes and their supposed psychological effects.
AI's growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania's aging electricity grid to the test
The rapid growth of data centers that support artificial intelligence is reshaping how electricity systems operate across the United States.
Some of the most notable guests at Trump's 2026 State of the Union: photos
Prominent figures from across the media, business and political landscapes showed up as guests to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening.Notable attendees included Erika Kirk, the widowed wife of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, David Ellison, the media mogul and CEO of Paramount, and Kevin O’Leary, the Shark Tank media personality and businessman.Several of the more notable attendees were highlighted by Trump during his address.Kirk received a mention from the...
Prediction Market Platform Kalshi Discloses First Insider Trading Enforcement Action
Kalshi, the prediction market platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has for the first time publicly disclosed the results of an insider trading investigation, naming an editor for YouTube's biggest creator as the offender. The company identified Artem Kaptur, an editor for MrBeast, who it says traded around $4,000 on markets tied to the streamer and achieved "near-perfect trading success" on low-odds bets -- a pattern investigators flagged as suspicious. Kalshi froze ...
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Trump Claims Iran Developing Missiles To Hit US, Contradicting Intel Reports With nuclear talks hanging in the balance, and the potential for yet another US war of choice in the Middle East, President Donald Trump escalated the rhetoric Tuesday night, warning that Iran is moving beyond just regional missile capabilities and setting its sights farther west by developing missiles capable of hitting the United States. During his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Trump claimed,...
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Android app detects nearby smart glasses
Smart glasses such as Meta's are becoming popular, with seven million sold in 2025 by eyewear multinational EssilorLuxottica under the Ray-Ban and Oakleys brands. Less conspicious than previous generations, the newer models are easier to sneak into places they shouldn't be. Read the rest The post Android app detects nearby smart glasses appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Baby died after L.A. County placed her with dad previously jailed for child abuse, lawsuit says
The mother of Tilly Servin, an infant who prosecutors believe was tortured to death, is suing Los Angeles County's child protection agency for leaving her daughter in the custody of her father, who had previously been sentenced to jail for child abuse.
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Toddler died after L.A. County placed her with dad previously jailed for abuse, lawsuit says
The mother of Tilly Servin is suing L.A. County's child protection agency for placing the toddler, who prosecutors believe was tortured to death, with her father.
U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of Canadians stuck on ice
When a pair of Canadians got stranded on the ice on Lake St. Clair on Tuesday, an American team with a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter ended up coming to their rescue.
Daughter detailed family turmoil before North Carolina mom vanished for 24 years before turning up alive
A North Carolina mom reported missing more than two decades ago and recently found alive was dealing with a tumultuous marriage and struggling with alcohol abuse, according to her daughter.Michele Lyn Hundley Smith disappeared with a trace in Dec. 2001 and was until last week an unsolved missing person’s case. The woman, now 62, was located Feb. 20 in North Carolina after detectives received new information about her case.In a 2018 interview on "The Vanished Podcast," her daughter Amanda Hundley...
