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World - Fox News - 30 minutes ago

Noah Wyle faces woke fandom meltdown over patient safety in 'The Pitt' finale

The season finale of HBO’s medical drama "The Pitt" has sparked a divide among viewers, pitting the show’s gritty medical realism against a vocal online fanbase that is calling the latest plot points discriminatory.The drama has tackled controversial storylines in previous episodes, but it now faces criticism from viewers on social media who argue the show’s focus on realism conflicts with expectations around diversity and inclusion.At the center of the controversy is Hollywood veteran Noah Wyle...

World - Fox News - 40 minutes ago

Giants star Darius Slayton marries Olympian Anna Hall at historic New York mansion

Touchdowns aren’t normally scored in the offseason, but New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton definitely found the end zone, as he officially tied the knot with Olympic track star Anna Hall.The couple was married at Oheka Castle, a historic mansion on the Gold Coast of Long Island, on April 11, according to Vogue.Slayton, 29, followed Hall, 25, on Instagram, but the two didn’t officially meet until Slayton attended one of Hall’s track meets in New York without her knowledge. The wide rece...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

California Republican slams state's handling of hospice fraud as she looks to flip blue seat

As allegations of hospice fraud mount in California, Republican congressional candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux is calling out state leaders, accusing them of failing to act as oversight gaps allowed the issue to escalate."Every dollar was dispersed from the State of California to these actual practice centers, and every bit of oversight that was lacking which was 100% of it it falls onto the State of California. So even though the federal government has had to step in and do Gavin Newsom's job for hi...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

NFL will not investigate Mike Vrabel over resort photos with reporter Dianna Russini: report

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will not be investigated by the league for a potential violation of the NFL’s personal conduct policy after he and top NFL reporter Dianna Russini were photographed together at an exclusive Arizona resort, prompting questions about their relationship.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPN in an exclusive report detailing the allegations against Russini and Vrabel, both of whom are married to different people, that the second-year Patriots coach will no...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the Trump administration is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations.Rubio said the U.S. is designating Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa for his role in "gross violations of human rights" under the government of President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, marking what he said was the latest effort to hold the regime accountable."The Trump administration continues to h...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

The one thing scammers check before targeting you online

Most people assume scammers need to hack something. A database. A password. A bank system. They don't.In most cases, everything a scammer needs to target you is already sitting online, publicly available, completely legal to access, and surprisingly easy to find.Here's what they're actually looking at before they ever pick up the phone.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportThere's an entire industry built around collecting and selling your personal information. It's called data brokering, and most ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mexico’s climate supercomputer could change forecasting

Weather forecasts often feel like educated guesses. One day calls for rain, the next update walks that back. That gap between prediction and reality is something researchers have been trying to fix for years.Mexico is now investing in a national climate supercomputer designed to process enormous amounts of data. The goal sounds simple but carries huge implications. Deliver earlier warnings and sharper forecasts before dangerous weather hits.If the plan works, communities gain more time to prepar...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Morgan Wallen pokes fun at Ella Langley’s onstage mix-up, then repeats it

Country star Ella Langley is speaking candidly about the pressures of sharing the stage with Morgan Wallen, revealing she often struggled to remember the lyrics to one of his biggest hits.The 26-year-old singer was one of the opening acts during Wallen's I’m the Problem Tour last year. During a recent appearance on Theo Von's "This Past Weekend" podcast, Langley recalled how she would join Wallen, 32, onstage for a duet of his chart-topping collaboration with Tate McRae, "What I Want," while on ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

‘Lego bandit’ accused in bizarre $34K scheme replacing minifigures with pasta

A California man allegedly cooked up a bizarre Lego theft scheme but police said it came apart piece by piece.Jarrelle Augustine, 28, of Paramount, is accused of buying LEGO sets from Target, removing valuable minifigures and pieces, then returning the boxes after filling them with dried pasta, Irvine police said.Investigators linked him to roughly 70 thefts nationwide totaling about $34,000 in losses.The Irving Police Department said detectives used surveillance to identify Augustine as the sus...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Dramatic Audio: Indian Tanker Was Given Permission Before Being Fired On By IRGC, Delhi Summons Ambassador

Dramatic Audio: Indian Tanker Was Given Permission Before Being Fired On By IRGC, Delhi Summons Ambassador India has summoned the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi in a rare moment of inter-BRICS discord after its tanker was attacked earlier Saturday while trying to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, which has been closed once again. "During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary conveyed India's deep concern at the shooting incident earlier today involving two Indian-flagged ships in the St...

Tech - Slashdot - 1 hour ago

30 WordPress Plugins Turned Into Malware After Ownership Change

Wednesday BleepingComputer reported that more than 30 WordPress plugins "have been compromised with malicious code that allows unauthorized access to websites running them." A malicious actor planted the backdoor code last year but only recently started pushing it to users via updates, generating spam pages and causing redirects, as per the instructions received from the command-and-control (C2) server. The compromise affects plugins with hundreds of thousands of active installations and was sp...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Pope Leo says remarks about world being 'ravaged by a ​handful of tyrants' were not aimed at Trump: report

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that remarks he made this week in which he said the "world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not directed at President Donald Trump, a report said. The pope, speaking onboard a flight to Angola during his 10-day Africa tour, said reporting about his comments "has not been ‌accurate in all its aspects" and his speech "was ⁠prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting," according t...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Bill Maher calls Eric Swalwell a 'f---ing creep,' says he 'never liked' the disgraced Democrat

Comedian Bill Maher blasted former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., as a "f---ing creep" in a "Real Time" takedown on Friday, pointing to previous encounters with the disgraced Democrat that raised red flags."I’ve got to say, we had him on a couple of times. Ask my staff, I never liked him..." Maher said."I’ve always thought this guy was a f---ing creep. I never liked him and, yet, so many Democrats stood by him, and now that we’re finding out that it was such an open secret."Maher highlighted a sl...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Mamdani to Meet With Obama at Bronx Child-Care Center

It will be the leaders’ first public appearance together since Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise. Former President Barack Obama called Mr. Mamdani in November shortly before his victory.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

The ‘Street Fighter’ Movie Knows What It Is

It may look silly as hell, but that's not stopping 'Street Fighter' from happily carrying itself like it's a big deal.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Las Vegas foodie earns Guinness World Record after eating at 28 top restaurants in 24-hour sprint

A Las Vegas wine connoisseur achieved a jaw-dropping dining feat in New York City by visiting 28 of the world’s top-rated, award-winning restaurants in just 24 hours.Joshua Fyksen, a sommelier at Peter Luger Steak House at Caesars Palace, earned a Guinness World Record for visiting the most Michelin-starred restaurants in a single day after completing the ambitious food tour across the Big Apple last May."I've always loved great food and fine dining," he told Fox News Digital.TRAVIS KELCE AND PA...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Airbnb launches a pilot in NYC, LA, and other cities that lets users to select from a range of boutique hotels alongside private homes in a bid to boost growth

Stephanie Stacey / Financial Times: Airbnb launches a pilot in NYC, LA, and other cities that lets users to select from a range of boutique hotels alongside private homes in a bid to boost growth Co

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Did we just watch the end of an NBA era in real time?

I'm not a big fan of the NBA.Really, I haven't been a fan in quite some time (and apparently, I'm not alone).It wasn't always that way, though. I was a diehard Miami Heat fan in my younger years and remember exactly where I was when LeBron James announced he was "taking his talents to South Beach."But recently – probably right around COVID – I haven't had much of a craving to watch NBA basketball.I don't even hate it, I'm just indifferent; I don't care.For some reason, though, I watched the clip...

Middle East conflict: Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Donald Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

There are just four days remaining before the end of the two-week ceasefire.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Airline worker stole plane, performed barrel roll before deadly crash: Inside final moments

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 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Richard Russell spent his final moments alone, sick and disoriented, cracking jokes and apologizing as he flew a stolen plane he knew wasn’t coming back.In August 2018, a Horizon Air ground service agent clocked in and took off from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a Bombardier Q400. For over an hour, he spoke with air traff...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

An Overheating Feedback Loop

An Overheating Feedback Loop Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance Congratulations, you made it through the panic…and now the market has decided none of it ever mattered and things are 5% better than they’ve ever been in history. Prices have not only recovered from the Iran war scare, they’ve pushed comfortably beyond where they were before it even started. The NASDAQ is logging a batshit insane 13-day winning streak, marking its longest consecutive green run since July 2009. That’s ...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple avoids a second import ban for its redesigned smartwatches in latest court ruling

Apple has secured a major victory for its redesigned smartwatches as per the latest decision from the US International Trade Commission. The federal agency ruled against reinstating an import ban on Apple Watches, allowing the tech giant to continue selling its devices with a reworked blood-oxygen monitoring technology. The ITC decided to terminate the case and refer to a preliminary ruling from one of its judges in March that claimed that Apple's redesigned smartwatches don't infringe on patent...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Country music icon Don Schlitz, who wrote Kenny Rogers' hit 'The Gambler,' dead at 73

Don Schlitz, the country songwriter behind classics like "The Gambler," has died. He was 73.The North Carolina native died Thursday at a Nashville hospital following what the Grand Ole Opry described as a sudden illness. The cause of death was not immediately known."We are heartbroken by the news of the passing of Don Schlitz. Don loved his family, his home state of North Carolina, and above all, songs and songwriters. He carried that love into every room, every stage and every lyric he ever wro...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

A Dance Party for Martha Graham With Ariana DeBose and Padma Lakshmi

Stars and luminaries honored the dance company’s 100th anniversary with dinner, performances and a champagne toast at the New York Public Library.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Walz rips Trump and Vance in Europe, says 'feeble-minded, trigger-happy president' has no exit plan for Iran

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slammed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at a conference for progressives in Spain on Saturday, accusing Trump of being a "feeble-minded, trigger-happy president" who has "no exit plan" for the ongoing conflict with Iran. Walz delivered the criticism after a crowd at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization event in Barcelona heard video messages from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about affordability and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaking abo...

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Fructose Isn't Just Sugar. It Acts More Like a Hormone

Slashdot reader smazsyr writes: A new review says we've had fructose wrong for decades. The nine authors, led by Richard Johnson at the University of Colorado Anschutz, argue that fructose "is not just another calorie." It is a signal. It tells the liver to make fat and brace for a famine that never comes. That made sense for a bear fattening up on autumn berries. It makes less sense for a person drinking soda in March. The review reframes the WHO's sugar guideline, argues ScienceBlog.com, as ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Trump, When Asked About White House Meeting with Anthropic’s Dario Amodei: ‘Who?’

The White House is in a tricky position with Anthropic right now.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Talk As Wells Fargo Signals Another Possible Tie-Up

American Airlines Shuts Down United Merger Talk As Wells Fargo Signals Another Possible Tie-Up Certainly this past week saw several key stories in the aviation world. First came the story that Spirit Airlines could be liquidated at any moment, only to be followed later in the week by reports that the budget carrier had asked the Trump administration for an emergency bailout. Then, of course, came the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz late in the week, which sent jet fuel prices in...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

What UNC feeds its football players in the Bill Belichick era

Not all college football players are excited to eat their vegetables. But Bill Belichick's staff at North Carolina has found ways to make sure their players are.Through a precise food science that requires chopping vegetables into "micro" pieces, or even sneaking extra grains and vitamins into the batter used to fry chicken, the staff is taking every liberty to gain a competitive advantage in the lunch room. UNC's nutrition, hydration and training strategy has become more critical than ever as t...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Ilhan Omar's office says she's ‘not a millionaire’ after $30M filing revised down to under $100K: report

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said she is not a millionaire and blamed a major accounting error after a congressional financial disclosure listing her assets as high as $30 million drew scrutiny from Republicans and a congressional watchdog.An amended filing reviewed by The Wall Street Journal shows Omar and her husband’s assets were between $18,004 and $95,000, a sharp drop from an earlier disclosure that estimated their holdings between $6 million and $30 million."The amended disclosure confirms w...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

US Navy releases photos of 'fresh meals,' pushes back on reports of food shortages on Middle East warships

The U.S. Navy released photos Saturday of "fresh meals" being served onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli as it pushed back against claims of food shortages on Middle East warships. Images have emerged purportedly showing meager meals being served to sailors during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, but the claims are being rejected at highest levels of the Pentagon, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blasting them as "fake news." "Fresh meals. Full service. Mission ready. Sailors aboa...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Unpredictable AGI may resist full control, making diverse AI safer

Public concern about AI safety has grown significantly in recent years. As AI systems become more powerful, a key question is how we make sure they do what we actually want. Now, researchers suggest t

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a compromise.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Newsom administration allegedly knew of $2B California budget error for months: report

California Democrats were aware of a roughly $2 billion budget accounting error for months, even though Gov. Gavin Newsom’s January spending plan already projected a roughly $3 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, according to a report.The mistake, tied to the state’s public employee retirement system, CalPERS, could shrink that projected deficit. But state analysts warn California still faces far larger long-term budget problems, with annual deficits projected at $20 billion to $35 billi...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

The Universe Is Expanding 'Too Fast' And Nothing We Know Can Explain It

The Universe Is Expanding 'Too Fast' And Nothing We Know Can Explain It Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, New ultra-precise measurements have confirmed the cosmos is expanding faster than models based on the early universe predict, while a separate study has dramatically shortened estimates of how long the universe itself will last. Astronomers have long observed a mismatch in the universe’s expansion rate depending on how it is measured. Local observations of nearby ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

‘The Batman, Part II’ Has Finally Found Two-Face’s Dad

Charles Dance already played a bastard dad once, will 'The Batman Part II' have him do it again? ...Probably, yeah.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Fever star Aliyah Boston makes WNBA history with record-breaking contract extension: report

Indiana Fever star center Aliyah Boston made WNBA history with her record-setting contract extension.The Fever signed Boston to a four-year, $6.3 million contract extension on Friday, according to ESPN. Boston’s contract is the largest total value in WNBA history.Boston’s contract is also the first time the Exceptional Performance on Initial Contract (EPIC) provision has been used. The EPIC provision allows teams the ability to extend contracts of qualifying players on rookie deals.CLICK HERE FO...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Liv Morgan's bumps and bruises from Stephanie Vaquer proves wrestling is far from fake, WWE star says

WWE stars Liv Morgan, Stephanie Vaquer and Roxanne Perez were a part of a brutal backstage incident in the days leading up to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.The segment saw Vaquer attack Morgan from behind as she was speaking with Perez. Vaquer pushed Morgan into Perez and then threw her into a TV that was nearby. While the incident seemed to be a run-of-the-mill backstage moment to play into the Vaquer-Morgan storyline as they compete for the Women’s World Championship, Morgan and Perez were left...

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

20-Year-Old Enters Prison for Historic Breach, Ransoming of Massive Student Database

20-year-old Matthew Lane sent a text message to ABC News as his parents drove him to federal prison in Connecticut. "I'm just scared," he said, calling the whole situation "extremely sad." Barely a year earlier, while still a teenager, he helped launch what's been described as the biggest cyberattack in U.S. education history a data breach that concerned authorities so much, it prompted briefings with senior government officials inside the White House Situation Room. The breach pierced the edu...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Heather Locklear dating Lorenzo Lamas, reality star suffered stroke

HEART TO HEART - 80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances.HEALTH WAKE-UP - Reality star Dr. Pimple Popper suffered a stroke while filming her show, says part of her brain ‘died.’SIZZLING REBELLION - ‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Cheryl Ladd defied producers with ‘tiniest bikini ever’ to make her point.FOLLOW THE FOX ENTERTAINMENT TEAM ON XSOUNDING OFF - Bruce Springsteen's former drummer pushes back on the Boss's political attacks on T...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice is siding with X, as the social media platform owned by Elon Musk navigates a criminal investigation unfolding in France. As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the Justice Department characterized the French probe as "an effort to entangle the United States in a politically charged criminal proceeding aimed at wrongfully regulating through prosecution the business activities of a social media platform.” France launched its investigation into X in July, accusi...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Steve Kerr hints at upcoming 'expiration date' after emotional moment with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green

The days of the Golden State Warriors dynasty are over, and it seems like Steve Kerr's tenure there is nearing that same fate.After the Warriors were knocked out of the play-in tournament and eliminated from playoff contention on Friday, Kerr did not shy away from the fact that his time on the Golden State sidelines is running out."We'll talk about what’s next for the Warriors, what the plan is this offseason," Kerr said. "And we will come to a collaborative decision on what’s next.CLICK HERE FO...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Shaquille O'Neal says he doesn't text NBA players past or present because 'they're a--holes'

If you’re an NBA player and think you might one day get a random text from Shaquille O’Neal, don’t get your hopes up.O’Neal, 54, doesn’t reach out to NBA players from the past or present for one reason."None. I don’t like athletes or superstars because they’re a--holes," O’Neal told the New York Post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Basketball Hall of Famer said he denounced himself as a celebrity years ago for a similar reason."I denounced myself from being a celebrity abou...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Hollywood star Jean Harlow's iconic LA estate, dubbed the 'Whitest House in the World,' listed for $16.8M

Jean Harlow's iconic Los Angeles home is on the market.The Hollywood darling's former home in Los Angeles is up for sale for $16.8 million, in partnership with David Kramer of Compass.Dubbed the "Jean Harlow Estate" by MGM, and often called the "Whitest House in the World," per Architectural Digest, the home was originally built in 1932 and has 7,367-square-feet of living space, including four bedrooms and seven bathrooms.The home features many additional rooms along with the usual common spaces...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science news

The Artemis II astronauts are settling back into life on Earth, but we're not quite tired yet of hearing about their amazing journey. There's a new PBS documentary now streaming on YouTube that dives into the Artemis program and the latest efforts to send humans to the moon again. Also this week, NASA shared some awesome images of a comet flying into the sun, the nonprofit American Rivers released its annual report on the most endangered rivers in the US and ESA posted a throwback image of Mars ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

RAM Shortage Expected to Continue Into Next Year or Later

No relief in sight from the RAMpocalypse.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Is this college baseball tank shot REALLY that impressive?

For those of you who may be unaware, college baseball season is in full swing.It may not be my favorite sport, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy the ping of a metal bat ringing through my television speakers in the late spring months.It's all just a distraction, a pit stop, if you will, on the road back to college football, but it's entertaining nonetheless.On Friday afternoon, the 19th-ranked Oregon Ducks baseball team traveled to Champaign to take on the Fighting Illini, and a certain ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

ABC News faces backlash for presenting Obama campaign ad as an 'exclusive' on redistricting measure

Social media users on X thrashed ABC News Friday after the outlet presented a campaign ad from former President Barack Obama in favor of a Virginia redistricting measure as an "exclusive.""Why the hell does a major news network consider an extremely partisan campaign ad an 'exclusive'?" RealClearInvestigations senior writer Mark Hemingway asked.The criticism followed ABC News labeling a campaign ad featuring Obama urging Virginians to vote "yes" on a redistricting measure as an exclusively obtai...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz

US Prepares To Board Iran-Linked Ships Globally Following Iranian Gunboat Attack On Tanker In Hormuz Summary:  Two Iranian gunboats Open Fire on a tanker near Oman; 2nd tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' Pentagon prepared to expand anti-vessel action, signals prepared to board Iran-linked ships globally Friday: Hormuz Open; Saturday: Hormuz Closed  Trump: Iran wanted to close up Strait again, can't blackmail us //--> //--> Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ottawa Senators playoff hype video is a crime against hockey humanity

2026 is a year of dubious playoff droughts being broken in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.First, the Buffalo Sabres made it back to the dance for the first time since the Arab Spring, giving the fans in upstate New York something to look forward to other than a month and a half of livable weather.And now, it's the Ottawa Senators getting back in the mix for the first time since their magical 2017 Eastern Conference Finals run.Unfortunately, the Red Wings pissed down their legs in the final tw...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

NY State Loses $73 Million In Federal Highway Funding Over Failed CDL Revocations

NY State Loses $73 Million In Federal Highway Funding Over Failed CDL Revocations Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Over $73 million in federal highway funds are being withheld from New York state after an audit found more than half the state’s commercial drivers licenses (CDL) were issued to foreigners illegally. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced yesterday that the state failed to revoke “illegally issued nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits a...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for the first time since becoming NDP leader. CBC's The House gave him a tour of West Block the home of the House of Commons as he detailed what his political "experiment" will look like.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith says she turned down Bond girl role over Texas values

Jaclyn Smith revealed that she turned down the opportunity to play a Bond girl in "Moonraker" because of her Texas upbringing."I had a contract [for ‘Charlie’s Angels’] and, you know, Houston upbringing, you follow your contract," the actress, 80, said at Paleyfest’s "Charlie’s Angels" 50th anniversary reunion. "And Aaron [Spelling] was the first to invite me to the party, so I was honoring my contract."She added, "And I think it wasn’t meant to be. I think things happen for a reason, I really d...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Former prison inmate Lori Loughlin stuns fans with new look

Former prison inmate Lori Loughlin, also known as Aunt Becky from Full House, stunned fans this week when she made a rare public appearance with daughter, Olivia Jade. And by ‘stunned,’ I mean Lori had the entire country unloading a "have mercy" at the same time as she dusted off a silver dress that had heads SPINNING. Does Aunt Becky still have it, or what? She's turning 62 later this year, but buddy, the fastball is still in the upper-90s and absolutely PAINTING the corners. They say prison ch...

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

FSF to OnlyOffice: You Can't Use the GNU (A)GPL to Take Software Freedom Away

Nextcloud joined a project to create a sovereign replacement for Microsoft Office called "Euro-Office". But after that project forked OnlyOffice, OnlyOffice suspended its partnership with Nextcloud. "They removed all references to our brand/attribute as required by our license," argued OnlyOffice CEO Lev Bannov on March 30th. ("The core issue here isn't just about what the AGPL license states, but about the additional provisions we, as the authors, have included... If the Euro-Office team believ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood.This week's quiz spotlights style surprises and sizzling romances.Can you get all 5 questions right?For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainmentTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Guess which ‘Happy Days’ star just shot a nude scene (Sorry, ladies; it wasn’t Don Most)

It's Saturday, which means it's time to catch up on all of the news you may have missed this week with a little help from The Punch-Up!And what a week it was…We had a record-breaking team sale, a wild revelation about a certain Jedi knight, and one original Happy Days cast member just shot their first nude scene.Yes, I know what year it is.There's plenty more where all of that came from, so let's dig right on in!Iron Maiden has announced that they will not attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Catholic brothers launch faith-based AI as alternative to biased Silicon Valley chatbots

Two brothers from Texas are bridging the gap between the Bible and artificial intelligence (AI), creating a new platform designed to give families a safe alternative to Silicon Valley’s secular chatbots.Peter and Thomas Cooney created Acutis AI, a faith-based AI chatbot grounded in 2,000 years of Catholic teaching. The pair said the idea arose when they began questioning the source of modern chatbots’ moral frameworks, turning to their Catholic faith and its centuries of scholarly work on ethics...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Bryson DeChambeau calls out LIV Golf Mexico City course conditions amid funding concerns

Club de Golf Chapultepec was not up to Bryson DeChambeau's standards.The two-time U.S. Open winner headed to LIV Golf's Mexico City event amid questions about their funding beyond this season, and he was not thrilled about the conditions of the course in one area.After blading a bunker shot on the 16th, DeChambeau found himself in a patchy spot where the grass was not exactly fully grown anywhere.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You got destroyed grass," DeChambeau said. "Oh th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Former AI SPAC Executives Indicted For Fabricating "Virtually All" Revenue And Customers

Former AI SPAC Executives Indicted For Fabricating "Virtually All" Revenue And Customers What looked like a booming AI company was, prosecutors say, an audacious house of cards built on deception. iLearningEngines (former stock symbol AILE) executives allegedly fabricated virtually every pillar of their business—customers, revenues, and contracts—to cash in on the AI hype and dupe both everyday investors and major institutions. The scheme involved creating entire fake client ecosy...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Michelle Pfeiffer admits why she broke 'risky’ marriage pact with husband David E. Kelley

Michelle Pfeiffer is starring in her husband David E. Kelley's new show "Margot's Got Money Troubles" marking the couple's first collaboration after 32 years of marriage.In the Apple+ TV series, which is based on Rufi Thorpe's best-selling book of the same name, the 67-year-old actress plays former Hooter's waitress Shyanne Millet, whose daughter Margot Millet (Elle Fanning) creates an OnlyFans account after an unexpected pregnancy leaves her broke.Kelley, 70 one of TV's most successful and prol...

Alt - Boing Boing - 5 hours ago

Want 77% off an iPad? Here's a simple hack to save big

TL;DR: Save money on this refurbished Apple iPad (2019) for just $129.99 (Reg. $559). iPad kids are onto something. These portable tablet devices are not just user-friendly (making them satisfying to use for kids and adults alike), but actually make both work and play more exciting and efficient. Read the rest The post Want 77% off an iPad? Here's a simple hack to save big appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

B.C. bull rider ranked No. 1 in the world

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming off a big championship win at RodeoHouston that kicked him to the top of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association standings for bull riding.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

OutKick readers sound off on their biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs

This week, my pal, OutKick writer extraordinaire Austin Perry, and I put together an article and video about our top 10 biggest Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame snubs after the latest batch of inductees were announced.The response was overwhelming, with many heralding it as an instant classic, even if we erroneously said Jimmy Buffett wasn't in the Rock Hall when he was inducted posthumously in 2024.Which, in fairness to us, is still waaaaay too late.But we opened the floor to the readers and got a to...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing

Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

You can’t drive to 5 iconic US landmarks and that’s what makes them unforgettable

For some of America’s most memorable travel experiences, getting there is part of the adventure.From remote national parks to historic Civil War-era forts, some of America’s most iconic destinations can only be reached by boat no crowded parking lots or missed highway exits required.With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, here are five iconic U.S. destinations you can only reach by boat or, in some cases, seaplane and why they’re worth the journey.AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY EVENTS TAKING PLA...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Billy Crystal says comedy legend Milton Berle slapped him in the face twice during wild encounters

Billy Crystal got slapped twice by a comedy legend.The "City Slickers" actor explained to Stephen Colbert on his "Colbert Before Air" segment this week that he had two meetings with the "Milton Berle Show" star that both ended in him getting smacked."I may be the last one alive to know Milton Berle stories," Crystal mused in front of the audience before explaining that he was once on Steve Allen’s show on a panel that included Carl Reiner and Milton Berle."I sat in between the two of them, these...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV says he won't debate U.S. President Donald Trump and will continue to preach peace.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Forget $90 Vegas buffets: America's top-rated spots deliver all-you-can-eat for less

All-you-can-eat dining is making a comeback across the U.S. and a new report has revealed the top-rated buffets in the country.While high-end buffets in Las Vegas can cost more than $90 per person, many of the top-rated all-you-can-eat spots in America are much more affordable and located far from major tourist hubs, according to the report.The analysis, conducted by BetUS, ranked buffets based on Google review scores, adult meal prices and beverage prices. The findings come as the buffet indust...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

NJ Transit CEO explains World Cup fare hike as NJ Gov again implores FIFA to pay for $150 train tickets

An already-expensive trip to the World Cup just got even more costly, as NJ Transit and the FIFA New York New Jersey Host Committee announced fare hikes to attend eight matches at MetLife Stadium this year.The East Rutherford, New Jersey, stadium will host those matches, beginning June 13 and ending with the final on July 19, but a roundtrip train ticket to and from New York Penn Station and MetLife Stadium will be $150, up from the usual $12.90. Shuttles are also available for $80.NJ Transit CE...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

NFL reporter Dianna Russini saves an elderly man and dog from massive car crash

It's hard to imagine a crazier week than the one Dianna Russini has had.Russini broke the sports internet when suggestive photos surfaced of her and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at a luxury hotel in Sedona, Arizona. Those photos set off a firestorm of speculation, questions, and obvious issues around journalistic objectivity, considering her role at The Athletic.After initially backing her, The Athletic announced they were going to investigate Russini's behavior. Shortly after tha...

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

US Government Now Wants Anthropic's 'Mythos', Preparing for AI Cybersecurity Threats

Friday Anthropic's CEO met with top U.S. officials and "discussed opportunities for collaboration," according to a White House spokesperson itedd by Politico, "as well as shared approaches and protocols to address the challenges associated with scaling this technology." CNN notes the meeting happens at the same time Anthropic "battles the Trump administration in court for blacklisting its Claude AI model..." The meeting took place as the US government is trying to balance its hardline approa...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Marvel Studios’ Former Art Staff Discuss ‘Shortsighted’ Layoffs

While Marvel Studios stood tall at Cinemacon, its visual development staff shared their thoughts on being let go.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

The Architecture Of Abundance: How Bitcoin Reveals The Truth Of Time And Technology

The Architecture Of Abundance: How Bitcoin Reveals The Truth Of Time And Technology Authored by Sylvain Saurel via 'In Bitcoin We Trust' Substack, How escaping the fiat illusion and holding the world's hardest money turns the relentless march of technology into unprecedented purchasing power. Look closely at the image below: On the left, two standard Papa John’s pizzas, purchased in 2010 for the seemingly arbitrary sum of 10,000 Bitcoin. On the right, a colossal supertanker c...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago
World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Restaurants ban diners' phones during meals as no-scroll trend grows: Put it away or else

Diners at a growing number of restaurants and bars are being asked to stash away their phones or even lock them up as part of a push for more memorable nights out.The trend is gaining traction across the U.S., with more spots experimenting with restrictions, incentives or locked pouches, Fox News Digital recently reported.Charlotte cocktail bar Antagonist places guests' phones in locked pouches for about two hours while Delilah, an upscale supper club with locations across the country, has a no-...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Has NASCAR lost the South? Ex-driver unloads after seeing "100,000 empty seats"

It hasn't been the greatest week in the world for NASCAR. Sure, they've had a better week than Dianna Russini, but that's a low bar. Other than her, though?Yeah, it's been a rough go of it for the folks in the big glass building across from Daytona International Speedway.Of course, that's because of two major headaches in the racing world: TV ratings, and attendance. Those two things drive folks who make a lot more money than me crazy, and both took a major hit at Bristol last weekend.Because I'...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

'Lorne' Review: The mysterious mad genius behind 'SNL' takes center stage in laugh-out-loud documentary

"Remember when 'SNL' used to be good?"That's a question you've probably asked yourself at one point or another perhaps even now. "Saturday Night Live" has certainly gone through its ups and downs across the decades, miraculously reaching its 50th anniversary last year.One man is truly responsible for that: the show's creator and executive producer, Lorne Michaels.‘THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE’ REVIEW: A NOSTALGIC BLAST FOR NINTENDO FANSThe 81-year-old Canadian, who has worked on a whopping 46 se...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Massive gas flare over Kitimat a beacon of LNG growth, and for some a source of worry

Flaring gas towering high over Kitimat is a regular sight as the LNG Canada export terminal considered a nation-building project comes online, but some residents are concerned about possible health impacts.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

"Looking For Lifeline": Spirit Airlines Asks Trump Admin For Emergency Bailout

"Looking For Lifeline": Spirit Airlines Asks Trump Admin For Emergency Bailout Bankrupt Spirit Airlines appears to be flying on fumes, with a late Friday report indicating the budget carrier has become so desperate for cash that it has approached the Trump administration for an emergency bailout, even as creditors mull pulling the plug at any moment. Aviation news website The Air Current reports that Spirit has asked the Trump administration for "hundreds of millions of dollars in ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report

FBI Director Kash Patel is vowing to take The Atlantic to court over a bombshell report published Friday evening that he says is filled with defamatory claims."Print it, all false, I’ll see you in court bring your checkbook," Patel told The Atlantic in a statement included in the report.The story, titled, "The FBI Director is MIA," outlined several explosive allegations, including instances of "erratic" behavior, "excessive drinking" and "unexplained absences."KASH PATEL TAUNTS SWALWELL WITH FBI...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Trump signs executive order directing FDA to review psychedelics designated as breakthrough therapy drugs

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that he said "directs the FDA to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs.""The executive order I'm signing, we're actually signing the executive order today, is really a moment," Trump said. "These treatments are currently in the advanced stages of clinical trials to ensure that they're both safe and effective for the American patients."The president said the executive order would imp...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

The Democrats' National Popular Vote Push Is About Fear, Not Fairness

The Democrats' National Popular Vote Push Is About Fear, Not Fairness Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact into law this week, adding her state's 13 electoral votes to a growing coalition that wants to effectively render the Electoral College a ceremonial relic. The move is strategically transparent, and it tells you almost everything you need to know about the Democratic Party's relationship with electoral math right now. The compa...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Kimberly Williams-Paisley says Brad Paisley 'stalked' her after watching her in 'Father of the Bride'

Brad Paisley’s love story with Kimberly Williams-Paisley started with a bold move.During a candid conversation on "Live with Kelly and Mark," Williams-Paisley revealed that her now-husband first noticed her while watching the 1991 romantic comedy "Father of the Bride" while on a date with another woman.When host Kelly Ripa asked how the couple originally met, the actress replied, "He stalked me."Williams-Paisley continued with a laugh, "So, it could have been like, you know, marriage or jail, an...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Organ Transplants Without Lifelong Meds? New Trial Shows It’s Possible

Several liver transplant recipients have stayed off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years following an experimental therapy.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

The nine words you need to say to change your relationships for good

There is almost always a moment in a strained relationship that sounds like some version of this:"You are making this a bigger deal than it is." "You’re overreacting." "Why are you making this a thing? Can’t you get over it?"And underneath those words is something far deeper than the disagreement itself. It’s the quiet dismissal and rupture that communicates, "What matters to you isn’t important to me."WELCOME TO THE DATING RECESSION: WHY YOUNG AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP ON LOVEIf you have experien...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Kagan screamed so loudly at liberal ally after Dobbs leak the ‘wall was shaking,' book claims

FIRST ON FOX: Justice Elena Kagan’s frustrations boiled over in the aftermath of the Dobbs opinion leak in 2022, leading her to allegedly scream "so loudly" at Justice Stephen Breyer that the "wall was shaking," observers said, according to a new book.Conservative author and Fox News contributor Mollie Hemingway’s forthcoming book "Alito," reviewed by Fox News Digital and set for release Tuesday, details the incident and other heated moments surrounding the leak, which spurred waves of protests ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

UFO documentary director says US is at a 'turning point' for extraterrestrial exploration

Dan Farah thinks the world is at a "turning point in human history" as it pertains to extraterrestrial life. "The truth is finally coming out that humanity is not the only intelligent life in the universe," the director and producer of "The Age of Disclosure" told "Special Report" anchor Bret Baier. Farah’s 2024 documentary featured 34 different US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. The ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Intermittent fasting’s real benefit may come after you start eating again

Research continues to uncover new details on how fasting may help extend life.A new study published in the journal Nature Communications investigated how intermittent fasting can boost longevity in small worms often used in aging research.Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas compared worms that were fed normally to those that underwent a 24-hour fast in early adulthood and were then re-fed for 24 hours, according to a press release.POPULAR INTERMITTENT F...

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

AI Agents Need Their Own Desk, and Git Worktrees Give Them One

Git worktrees, parallel agentic coding sessions, and the setup tax you should be aware of The post AI Agents Need Their Own Desk, and Git Worktrees Give Them One appeared first on Towards Data Science

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

New York talk show host changes MLB allegiance from 'Mamdani Mets' to Yankees: 'Pretty easy choice'

A longtime New York talk show host has made a major change.WABC Radio's Sid Rosenberg announced on social media this week that he has converted his fandom from the New York Mets to the New York Yankees."So the Yankees hosted the great [president] and did a beautiful tribute for the late, great [Charlie Kirk]. The Mets allow their announcers to s--- on the late great Charlie, dealt away players who support Trump and celebrate a shortstop who’s [sic] wife works with the terrorist sympathizer. Seem...

Tech - LLM Stats - 7 hours ago

Just ten minutes of using AI as an answer machine can measurably erode problem-solving skills, new study finds

Just 10 to 15 minutes with an AI assistant is enough to measurably weaken problem-solving ability and persistence on later tasks done without AI, according to a new study from researchers in the US an

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Here's What Happened Inside Gas Stations When Gas Hit $4

Here's What Happened Inside Gas Stations When Gas Hit $4 In Goldman's first-quarter "Nicotine Nuggets" survey of retailers and wholesalers covering roughly 44,000 U.S. stores, or about 28% of all tobacco outlets nationwide, analysts observed that once the national average for regular 87-octane gasoline hit the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level, the squeeze on consumers began to emerge. One of the clearest signs of stress was a downshift in purchases as budget-conscious consume...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: Desperate Dems tap Obama to pitch Virginia gerrymandering lies

As the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation are waking up to the dastardly effort by Democrats to disenfranchise GOP voters with a ridiculous new district map giving them 10 House representatives to just one for Republicans, former President Barack Obama has been tapped to help them lie their way across the finish line.With voters set to hit the polls on Tuesday, it is Obama coming in from the bullpen to be the closer.The former president seems to be in more TV ads these days than he was when...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships

The duelling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday as the United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

2 US Army soldiers in Alaska injured in bear attack during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers were injured after being attacked by a brown bear during a training exercise in Alaska, a report said. The troops from the 11th Airborne Division were hurt Thursday while participating in a "land navigation training event" at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Arctic Valley training area in Anchorage, Lt. Col. Jo Nederhoed, a spokesperson for the division, told the Anchorage Daily News. "The safety and well-being of our personnel is our highest priority," Nederhoed added. "...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Iranian Gunboats Open Fire On Tanker As Hormuz Closure Sparks Maritime Chaos

Iranian Gunboats Open Fire On Tanker As Hormuz Closure Sparks Maritime Chaos Summary:  Two Iranian gunboats Open Fire on a tanker near Oman Friday: Hormuz Open; Saturday: Hormuz Closed  Iranian Forces Open Fire On Tanker  The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that a tanker was "approached by 2 IRGC gunboats, with no VHF challenge, and then fired upon." UKMTO did not provide any further details about the two Iranian vessels that fired on the tanker or the type of weapo...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

'The Naked Gun' actor Paul Walter Hauser bloodies opponent at Maple Leaf Pro's first US show

Paul Walter Hauser is an actor who has been in "The Naked Gun," "Blackbird," and "Richard Jewell." But on Friday night at Maple Leaf Pro’s first U.S. event, MLP Multiverse, there was no acting going on.Hauser squared off against QT Marshall in a sin city street fight at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. It was the final show of Slam Fest. The two pro wrestlers pulled out all the stops and left the ring in complete disarray.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt was a rematch of...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Spain Erupts: Patriots Attacked By Socialist Mob Over Mass Illegal Migrant Amnesty

Spain Erupts: Patriots Attacked By Socialist Mob Over Mass Illegal Migrant Amnesty Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Violence broke out in the Spanish city of Granada when roughly 40 left-wing Antifa extremists tried to shut down a pre-election rally held by the nationalist party Vox in Plaza de las Pasiegas. Police had to form a cordon between the rival groups as fights broke out, delaying the event by around 30 minutes. Vox leader Santiago Abascal refused to start t...