Georgetown University to offer pornography course to students
Georgetown University, an institution founded by Bishop John Carroll in 1789, who later became the archbishop of Baltimore, will offer a pornography course to students in the fall. The course, "Understanding the Pornographic," "examines the concept of ‘the pornographic’ in contemporary media and culture," according to the course description. "As students learn about the changing aesthetics, production, and distribution of pornography as a media genre that spans human history, they will also unde...
Bill Murray is the ultimate sports dad as son Luke leads UConn to Final Four after defeating Duke
Bill Murray is proving to be the number one sports dad.Throughout the tense March Madness college basketball competition, Murray has attended University of Connecticut games, where his son is assistant coach.On March 29, Bill witnessed his son Luke and UConn defeat Duke at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., and advance to the Final Four. UConn stunned Duke on March 29 with a clutch, last-second three-pointer to secure a dramatic Final Four victory.Bill was all smiles after his son and the Hu...
AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, this frictionlessness can seem profoundly appealing. However,
James Carville goes on profanity-laced Trump tirade, says he hopes president doesn’t ‘croak’ before midterms
Democratic Party strategist James Carville scorched President Donald Trump in a profanity-laced Good Friday message posted to YouTube, questioning Trump’s suitability for office and taunting his eroding poll numbers in a rant that quickly escalated in tone."You sit down and you listen to me, you fat f---..." Carville began."I told you that you'd be gone by April Fools of 2027. I'm getting a little worried. I've got to tell you, I watched that word-mash you had the night before last, I guess it w...
Trump unveils $1.5T defense surge, deep domestic cuts what’s on the budget chopping block
The White House on Friday proposed a sweeping fiscal year 2027 budget that would dramatically increase military spending to roughly $1.5 trillion while cutting billions from domestic programs, marking a sharp shift in federal priorities toward national security and border enforcement.The proposal outlines roughly $1.5 trillion in total defense resources, a figure the administration says is needed to address growing threats from China, Russia and other adversaries.The request includes about $1.1 ...
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg becomes first teen in NBA history to score 50 points in a game
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg etched his name into the history books on Friday.Flagg, 19, became the first teenager in NBA history to score over 50 points in a game, scoring 51 points during the team’s 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic at the American Airlines Center. While Flagg himself had a great game, for him, winning is his main focus."It’s always fun getting into that type of mode," Flagg said. "The basket feels big. My teammates are looking out for you, helping you out. But I like ...
Zach Bryan 'forced' to cancel Oklahoma show over safety concerns
Zach Bryan is speaking out after being "forced" to cancel a concert.The "Something in the Orange" singer, who is currently on his "With Heaven on Tour," took to Instagram Friday to announce that night's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would be canceled due to "dangerous" weather conditions.Addressing his statement to his "fellow Oklahomans," Bryan wrote, "I am being forced by my team to cancel the show tonight due to the threat of extreme and dangerous weather. I've never canceled a show in my life ...
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FBI Arrests Eight Suspects In $60 Million LA County Over Hospice Fraud
FBI Arrests Eight Suspects In $60 Million LA County Over Hospice Fraud Authored by Madeline Shannon via The Center Square, The FBI made multiple arrests Thursday in Los Angeles County in connection with allegations over a total of $60 million in hospice-related Medicaid fraud. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced the arrests for Operation Never Say Die during a news conference. “Federal agents from multiple agencies descended on fraudsters throughout Southern Cali...
WWE NXT champ Jacy Jayne ready for call-up, puts women's division on notice
WWE NXT women’s champion Jacy Jayne may have had the best year of anyone on the brand.She became a two-time women’s champion within a year, knocking off Stephanie Vaquer and then regaining the championship against Tatum Paxley. Jayne’s current reign has lasted more than 135 days as she heads into Stand and Deliver in a triple-threat match against Kendal Grey and Lola Vice.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe New Jersey native has been on the NXT roster for about five years and h...
6 jaw-dropping food heists that came before the massive 12-ton KitKat theft
A brazen theft of KitKat bars is the latest in a growing and costly trend of organized criminals targeting everything from candy to high-end pantry staples.The late March heist which Nestlé said involved nearly 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen in transit from Italy to Poland is part of a broader pattern of food thefts drawing increasing attention from businesses and law enforcement.While KitKat leaned into the humor, a spokesperson said the issue is no joke.WORLD-RECORD CARROT CAKE? MASSIVE DESSERT...
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College basketball legend Jimmer Fredette reveals pick to win it all in NCAA Tournament
The Final Four is set for Saturday night in Indianapolis, as Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and UConn will all fight to reach the national championship game slated for Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium.But only one of those four teams will emerge as NCAA Tournament champions, and one college basketball legend already has his pick for who will be cutting down the nets on Monday night.Jimmer Fredette, the BYU great who had his "One Shining Moment" in March Madness back in 2011, has been following the inten...
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Trump Reminds Iran "48 Hours Before All Hell Will Reign Down" As Search For Missing US Pilot Continues
Trump Reminds Iran "48 Hours Before All Hell Will Reign Down" As Search For Missing US Pilot Continues Summary President Trump reminds Iran of deal timeline, threatens "all hell will reign down" if time runs out. Israel launched heavy strikes on Tehran, targeting Iranian air-defense and ballistic-missile sites, while a projectile also hit the perimeter of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant The U.S. military continued search operations for an American airman who ejected after ...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Is Doing What You Hoped
Spoilers abound, but Marvel's giving fans yet another reason to watch 'Daredevil: Born Again.'
Travis Kelce's sister-in-law begs people to 'stop f---ing asking' her about his and Taylor Swift's wedding
It's coming up on one year since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged, so a wedding must be around the corner, right?Well, if you want to find out any information, you are not getting it from Kelce's sister-in-law.Kylie Kelce, who is married to Travis' brother, Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, begged people on her latest "Not Gonna Lie" podcast to "stop f---ing asking" her and her mother-in-law about the upcoming nuptials.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I just want...
HuffPost panned for report suggesting Pentagon excluded Catholics from attending Good Friday service
A report from the liberal HuffPost raised eyebrows among critics for suggesting Catholics were being excluded from a Good Friday service at the Pentagon. HuffPost senior politics reporter Jennifer Bendery wrote that the Pentagon "invited more than 3,500 employees to attend a Good Friday service at its in-house chapel.""Except it’s only for Protestants, not Catholics," Bendery wrote.The report cited a memo sent to staff by Air Force leadership that read, "Just a friendly reminder: There will be a...
JONATHAN TURLEY: Kamala Harris backs radical plan to block Trump SCOTUS picks
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying Democratic donors to oppose "additional justices" that might be nominated by President Donald Trump "before they happen." Harris is heralding the fundraising by Josh Orton, president of the dark-money group "Demand Justice" (made infamous for its campaign to push Justice Stephen Breyer to resign). Demand Justice has pushed a radical agenda, including court packing.In a post on X, Harris highlighted a New York Times article on the "liberal organiza...
UConn's undefeated season crumbles as South Carolina gets sweet revenge against reigning champs
The UConn women's basketball team's quest to 40-0 ended on Friday after one of their worst performances in recent memory.Winning each of its first 38 games of the season, the Huskies were outscored by 16 points in the final 20 minutes to fall to fellow No. 1 seed South Carolina, 62-48, in the Final Four.The bout was a rematch of last year's national championship, which the Huskies won for a storybook ending to UConn alum Paige Bueckers' career.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt...
'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Review: A nostalgic blast for Nintendo fans
Our two favorite mustached plumbers are back for an adventure that's out of this world.The events of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" take place after its 2023 predecessor. Mario and Luigi (Chris Pratt and Charlie Day) continue to provide safety and piping services throughout the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) continues to wear her crown, and Bowser (Jack Black), still pocket-sized after being fed a mini mushroom at the end of the previous film, is being held prisoner in what c...
Dogs were 'loyal companions to Ice Age hunters' far earlier than believed, study finds
A new study published in the journal Nature suggests that man's best friend lived alongside humans far earlier than previously believed.The study was detailed in a University College London (UCL) press release on March 26.The findings centered around ancient DNA found at archaeological sites in the United Kingdom and Turkey, including Gough's Cave in Somerset, England.FIRST OF ITS KIND WAGON EVIDENCE UNCOVERED IN MASSIVE IRON AGE TREASURE TROVEResearchers were initially unsure if the skeletons w...
Johnny Carson's strict character rule kept Pee-Wee Herman from appearing on 'Tonight Show': book
Actor Paul Reubens never got the opportunity to sit across from Johnny Carson as a guest on "The Tonight Show," and "always wondered why."According to the book, "Love Johnny Carson," written by Mark Malkoff, the actor, known for playing the iconic character, Pee-Wee Herman, was not invited to be a guest on the show with Carson in the hosting seat because at the time, "Reubens was only going on shows ‘in character’ as Pee-Wee.""Carson wouldn’t put on guests that were 'in character' if he thought ...
One of America's prettiest cities scrambles to reclaim storybook streets from homeless camps, drug dens
Business leaders and city officials in Savannah, Georgia often described as one of America’s most picturesque destinations, known for its Spanish moss-draped oaks, waterfront views and ornate ironwork say they are working to reclaim parts of the historic city from growing homelessness, encampments and public safety concerns."We have seen the recent articles detailing a visitor’s experience in our city and the visible challenges posed by homelessness, vagrancy, and related public safety concerns ...
'Cognitive Surrender' Leads AI Users To Abandon Logical Thinking, Research Finds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When it comes to large language model-powered tools, there are generally two broad categories of users. On one side are those who treat AI as a powerful but sometimes faulty service that needs careful human oversight and review to detect reasoning or factual flaws in responses. On the other side are those who routinely outsource their critical thinking to what they see as an all-knowing machine. Recent research goes a long way to forming a n...
Tiger Woods' entire sobriety test caught on bodycam footage: 'I'm getting arrested?'
Tiger Woods was placed in handcuffs last week after a lengthy sobriety test.Woods blew "triple-zeroes" on a breathalyzer but still underwent a test due to his "lethargic" movements and other signs of impairment, authorities said.Woods told law enforcement prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and "over 20 operations on his leg." He told law enforcement that "I take a few" prescription medications. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuri...
Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110
Burdett "Burd" Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.
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How Will AI-Driven Automation Actually Affect Jobs?
How Will AI-Driven Automation Actually Affect Jobs? Authored by Alex Imas and Soumitra Shukla via Ghosts of Electricity, One of the most widely cited findings in AI policy comes from a 2023 paper by Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin, and Rock titled “GPTs are GPTs.” The title is a nice double meaning: the paper studies how general-purpose technologies (GPTs) powered by large language models (also GPTs) may reshape the labor market. The headline finding is that around 80% of U.S. workers c...
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Are These Crumbling New York City Housing Projects Worth Saving?
The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.
Child of Chinese illegal immigrants charged with planting explosive at US military base
The Department of Homeland Security revealed that a suspect who fled to China after allegedly planting a deadly explosive device at an important military base is the child of two Chinese illegal immigrants. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Chinese nationals Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng, both of whom were living in the U.S. illegally, Homeland Security said. Their arrests came following two of their adult children, Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng, being connected to a failed pl...
'Last Man Standing' alum Nancy Travis warns Americans 'feel more alone than ever'
Nancy Travis believes Americans are "more alone than ever," fueling a stronger connection to stories of resilience.The "Last Man Standing" alum stars in Lifetime’s "Rescued by Faith: The Connie and Larry Van Oosten Story," based on the 2017 case of a couple who were abducted from their home and locked in a hidden bunker while their captor tried to drain their life savings."I think people feel more alone than ever," the actress told Fox News Digital while discussing America’s growing appetite for...
LeAnn Rimes’ emotional reaction to jaw release therapy sparks widespread buzz
Singer LeAnn Rimes has gone viral for her reaction while receiving jaw release therapy.In a session with Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage in California – a resource for self-healing practices – Rimes received an intra-oral massage, releasing the tension in her jaw. She seemed to instantly feel relief, sobbing on the table.Jaw release therapy, which involves the massaging or stretching of muscles in the face, is popular for relieving TMJ pain, headaches and jaw clicking, according to exp...
Georgia teachers union boss blames school choice for public schools being 'grossly underfunded'
The president of Georgia’s largest teachers union is sounding the alarm on school choice, claiming that "extreme" policies and "disinformation" are leaving traditional public schools "grossly underfunded."Verdaillia Turner, president of the Georgia Federation of Teachers, told Fox News Digital that a decades-long push for alternative education has misled the public about the health of the state's education system."People have been told through a campaign that schools fail, and that’s not true. T...
Education Secretary Linda McMahon accuses critics of having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said critics who disapprove of the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the federal department suffer from what she described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome."McMahon discussed her unusual mandate from President Donald Trump to fire herself by eliminating the department and how politics should be handled in the classroom during an appearance on "Planet Tyrus.""I think there is some 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' out there that they just have to push ba...
Saints were sinners: Why Peter's story of failure and restoration is our story, too
Palm Sunday just passed and Easter is upon us. We know the scriptural accounts. We've heard them many times. But this year, we might look for something more the rest of the story.When Jesus first called Peter, Peter didn't want the job.He was a working fisherman. He ran his own boat, managed a crew, negotiated prices at the docks. He was comfortable in his own sun-hardened skin. When Jesus approached him, Peter's first response wasn't confidence. It was humility: "Lord, depart from me, for I am ...
Sonos Play Review: Performance Meets Convenience
With great sound and versatility, this new speaker may be Sonos’ best.
Alcatraz could reopen as a 'state-of-the-art secure prison' under Trump's $152M budget request
The White House on Friday requested $152 million to begin reopening Alcatraz as an operational prison.The funding proposal, included in the Trump administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, would cover the initial phase of rebuilding the long-closed facility into what officials describe as a "state-of-the-art secure prison facility."Congress will ultimately decide ultimately decide whether to approve the funding.NEW ICE DETENTION FACILITY 'LOUISIANA LOCKUP' OPENS AT NOTORIOUS PRISONPreside...
New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes
Older travelers who may be limited in their dexterity should be spread out across a flight's seating not just for their own safety, but for the safety of everyone on board, scientists say.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires aircraft to be able to evacuate within 90 seconds in case of an emergency but as the average age of the population across the globe increases, experts say the growing number of elderly airline passengers poses new challenges in emergency situations. An internat...
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Netanyahu Boasts 70% Of Iran's Steel Production Capacity Destroyed
Netanyahu Boasts 70% Of Iran's Steel Production Capacity Destroyed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in Friday remarks that Israeli airstrikes have wiped out roughly 70% of Iran's steel production capacity, dealing a major blow to its ability to manufacture weapons - from missiles and drones to ships. "Together with our American friends, we continue to crush the terror regime in Iran. We are eliminating commanders, bombing bridges, bombing infrastructures," Netanyahu...
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks about 'incredible' views of Earth in live video call from deep space
The virtual event featured Hansen speaking live from aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft, approximately three days into the 10-day lunar flyby mission.
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Poland: Pedophilia, Bestiality Scandal Hits Tusk's Party
Poland: Pedophilia, Bestiality Scandal Hits Tusk's Party Via Remix News, The Kłodzko scandal could bring down the Civic Coalition (KO). This is the view of PiS candidate for prime minister, Przemysław Czarnek, despite the localized nature of the crime. “This is a group of people who really have a lot on their minds,” the politician says. A pedophilia and zoophilia scandal in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship has shocked Poland. Przemysław L., 45, was sentenced to 25 years in pri...
SHANNON BREAM: Easter is living proof that God still overcomes the impossible for us
For faithful Christ followers, Holy Week is a roller coaster of emotions. Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to overwhelming acclaim, crowds shouting praises and exalting Him as he fulfilled prophecy by riding into town on a humble donkey. In just a matter of days, Jesus would be rejected and scorned, dragged to a sham trial, beaten, tortured and brutally killed in public. He was mocked, despised and abandoned by many in His inner circle. But that’s just the beginning of the real story…We must never for...
World-record carrot cake? Massive dessert feeds town, stuns crowd with sheer size
At 80 years old, Canadian coffee shop owner Ted Martindale believes he's done what few would attempt, let alone achieve. He says he's baked the largest carrot cake in the world."I know we broke the record, and I'm pretty sure I can convince [Guinness World Records] of that," Martindale told Fox News Digital.The nearly 6,000-pound cake, built in his small British Columbia community of Quesnel, is now under review by Guinness. But for Martindale, the verdict is already clear.COSTCO'S $140, 10-POUN...
Best Ski Clothes (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, Burton, and More
From weatherproof jackets and pants to puffers, gloves, and socks, WIRED’s winter sports experts have you covered.
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Navy's Top Officer Admits Ford Carrier Fire Halted Its Combat Sorties For Two Days
Navy's Top Officer Admits Ford Carrier Fire Halted Its Combat Sorties For Two Days More details continue to belatedly come out in piecemeal fashion related to the Navy's largest and most expensive supercarrier, the USS Gerald R Ford. It has withdrawn from the Iran theatre of operations and Mideast regional waters, now anchored in Croatia (Split) for largescale emergency repairs, after a March 12 fire which the Pentagon has said was non-combat related left some sailors with minor inj...
TANVI RATNA: Iran war isn’t a distraction from America’s problems, it’s where they lead
Americans are asking a simple question: why focus on Iran when we have a crisis at home? It sounds reasonable. Immigration is strained. Fraud is rising. Enforcement systems are under pressure. Why escalate overseas?Because the premise behind that question is wrong. It assumes the problems are separate. They are not. We already accept this in one part of the world. Violence and cartel control in Central America push migration directly to the U.S. border. When those systems stabilize, migration dr...
Wearables Are Getting Very Messy
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Netflix open-sources VOID, an AI framework that erases video objects and rewrites the physics they left behind
Netflix has open-sourced an AI framework that can remove objects from videos and automatically adjusts the physical effects those objects had on the rest of the scene. The article Netflix open-sources
Aiper IrriSense 2 Smart Irrigation System Review: Clever Yet Uneven
This hose-attached smart sprinkler maps your yard, rotates on command, and measures water use. Despite these clever features, the results are a little uneven.
Ex-supermodel Kim Alexis warns body positivity can become 'unhealthy'
EXCLUSIVE— As one of the most recognizable supermodels of the 1980s, Kim Alexis knows a thing or two about the pressure of meeting beauty standards, but she also sees a dangerous trend among those who are eschewing those standards completely.Over the course of her modeling career, Alexis graced over 500 magazine covers, including Vogue and Glamour, and made six appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She said she is well-acquainted with what is and isn't a healthy beauty mindset an...
Son of Republican megadonor throws hat in the ring for open at-large House seat in Wyoming
Steve Friess, the son of the late Republican mega donor Foster Friess, just threw his hat in the ring to run for Wyoming's open at-large House seat, seeking to pivot from helping fund political candidates to becoming one himself. Friess announced this week that he would be throwing his hat in the ring for Wyoming's vacant, at-large House seat, which is currently held by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., who, in December, indicated she would not run for reelection but instead for the U.S. Senate to r...
Washington business owners fear socialist ‘millionaires tax’ is driving businesses out and they’re next
SEATTLE—Business owners in Washington state are worried that the recently passed "millionaires tax" will drive economic activity out—and even target them next. "There's a lot of fear and trepidation with what's going on in our government when it comes to taxes," Matt Humphrey, a Seattle barber who has locations in the Ballard and Roosevelt areas, told Fox News Digital. "This new millionaire's tax is definitely going to impact us," Humphrey said. "We're afraid… they treat us a bit like an ATM whe...
FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP: AI could improve teaching and help deliver a world-class education to our children
Every parent seeks the best education for their child. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides access to an elite education the highest level of human knowledge benefiting students, families and educators alike.On March 24th and 25th, 45 nations joined me in the White House and the State Department for Fostering the Future Together’s two-day inaugural global coalition summit. Each leader shared their nation’s strategy to empower its children with technology and education. Clearly, we should embrac...
Viral surveillance video shows suspects in killing of 7-month-old flung from moped in frenzied getaway crash
The two men who face charges in what authorities are calling a "gang-related" shooting that left a 7-month-old baby dead in Brooklyn were captured on surveillance video crashing the moped they used to flee the scene of the crime.In the video, the pair can be seen racing the wrong way down a one-way street before crashing into a black sedan driving towards them. The force of the crash flung both suspects forward off the motorbike before landing hard on the pavement.The pair can be seen staggering...
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
Welcome to our latest roundup of what's going on in the indie game space. As ever, we've got a whole bunch of new games for you to dive into this weekend, along with announcements and updates on several others that are coming down the pike.I love how spoiled we are for game showcases these days, and I'm really looking forward to the latest installment of the indie-focused Triple-i Initiative at noon ET on April 9 as the first two editions were really strong. The trailer for this one features the...
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What Might Transatlantic Security Look Like If The US Leaves NATO?
What Might Transatlantic Security Look Like If The US Leaves NATO? Authored by Andrew Korybko, If NATO as a whole remains more or less intact upon the US’ hypothetical exit, and the US then reaches bilateral security deals with Poland, the Baltic States, and Turkiye, then not much would change from Russia’s perspective. Trump’s latest talk about the US leaving NATO is being taken seriously by many Europeans owing to his rage over their refusal to help him reopen the Strait of Ho...
Colorado's New Speed Camera System Makes Waze Nearly Useless
Colorado is rolling out an average-speed camera system that tracks vehicles across multiple points instead of catching them at a single camera, making it much harder for drivers to dodge tickets with apps like Waze and Radarbot. Motor1 reports: The state's new automated vehicle identification systems (AVIS) use several cameras to calculate your average speed between them, and if it is 10 miles per hour or more over the limit, you get a ticket. No longer will you be able to slow down as you appro...
Hackers Are Posting the Claude Code Leak With Bonus Malware
Plus: The FBI says a recent hack of its wiretap tools poses a national security risk, attackers stole Cisco source code as part of an ongoing supply chain hacking spree, and more.
Hackers Are Posting the Claude Code Leak With Bonus Malware
Plus: The FBI says a recent hack of its wiretap tools poses a national security risk, attackers stole Cisco source code as part of an ongoing supply chain hacking spree, and more.
Trump Wants to Start Privatizing TSA in Latest Budget Proposal
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Mike Rowe doubles down after blasting Kimmel’s ‘tone-deaf’ plumber jokes
After being scorned on social media, "Dirty Jobs" television show veteran Mike Rowe doubled down on his criticism of Jimmy Kimmel’s "tone deaf" monologues mocking new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for being a former plumber.Rowe said he had not noticed his post about late-night host Kimmel "belittling plumbers" had gone viral because he had been too busy working."I want to apologize for not responding to any of the 22 thousand comments my last post inspired," he wrote. "I’ve been ...
Lost Warship From Battle of Copenhagen Found After 225 Years
Within the shipwreck lay cannons, shoes, personal belongings, and bones of soldiers who went down with their ship.
Sheriff under fire amid Nancy Guthrie case allegedly brought loaded firearm to airport checkpoint
Embattled Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has been called out by a local resident over an incident at the local airport, where TSA agents allegedly stopped him at the security checkpoint with a loaded, undeclared firearm in his carry-on bag.And the hits keep coming, with a recent independent investigation into bullying and retaliation allegations against the sheriff finding that the "preponderance of the evidence" shows he abused his office for political gain during a close race in 2024 against ...
These One-of-a-Kind Objects Are in the Wrong Museums
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The loophole that keeps a Trump loyalist serving as L.A.'s top federal prosecutor
While other appointees have been forced out by judges, Bill Essayli has been allowed to lead the L.A. office under the title of 'first assistant U.S. attorney.'
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California election experts sound alarm as rejected ballots quadruple
A significant number of mail-in ballots arrived too late to be counted in California's Nov. 4 special election for Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's successful measure to reconfigure the state's congressional districts, according to state data.
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Arellano: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it
I'm the beneficiary of birthright citizenship three times over.
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House Democrats to hold California 'shadow hearings' on midterm election security
House Democrats will hold informal hearings in California on midterm election security, following multiple threats of intervention in state-run voting by the Trump administration.
How to Get Reliable Wi-Fi in Your Backyard
There are several ways to extend your Wi-Fi network into your backyard and out onto the deck or patio. Here’s how.
When did Easter become 'spring Christmas'? Stressed parents would like to know
If it seems like every year, Easter, and in fact every holiday, gets a little more intense, we're here to tell you that you're correct.
The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering
The astronauts will arrive about 10,300 kilometers beyond our satellite, breaking all previous records for distance from Earth. But how was their route chosen?
OpenAI reshuffles leadership as health issues force key executives to step back
Three executives are stepping back at OpenAI, two for health reasons. President Greg Brockman steps in to fill part of the gap. The article OpenAI reshuffles leadership as health issues force key exec
Netflix AI Team Just Open-Sourced VOID: an AI Model That Erases Objects From Videos Physics and All
Video editing has always had a dirty secret: removing an object from footage is easy; making the scene look like it was never there is brutally hard. Take out a person holding a guitar, and you’re lef
Anthropic drops 400 million in shares on an eight-month-old AI pharma startup with fewer than ten employees
Anthropic is paying 400 million dollars for an eight-month-old biotech startup with fewer than ten employees. The investor walks away with a 38,513 percent return. The article Anthropic drops 400 mill
Anthropic cuts off third-party tools like OpenClaw for Claude subscribers, citing unsustainable demand
Anthropic is cutting off Claude usage through external tools like OpenClaw for subscription customers. The decision exposes a core problem in the AI industry: flat-rate pricing and agent-driven nonsto
How the Middle East war is already impacting mortgage rates in Canada
The ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are impacting Canadian pocketbooks in ways we might not expect. Experts warn Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals that rates are going up, despite the Bank of Canada holding its key interest rate for months.
How climate change is threatening the flavour and future of India's prized Darjeeling tea
An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.
It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against
The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.
Darjeeling is world renowned. But demand for 'champagne of teas' is going flat as drought dulls its flavour
An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.
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Fight Escalates Over Plan to Demolish and Rebuild N.Y.C. Public Housing
The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.
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She Wanted Her Hair Done for a Special Day. She Left the Salon in Tears.
A Black woman is pushing for changes in the hair industry after claiming in a lawsuit that she and her 7-year-old were turned away from an Ulta Beauty salon in Manhattan because of their hair texture.
Artemis II Astronauts Pass 100,000 Miles From Earth On Voyage To the Moon
The Artemis II crew has passed 100,000 miles from Earth and is now on a "free-return" path around the moon after a successful "translunar" injection burn. "Ladies and gentlemen, I am so, so excited to be able to tell you that for the first time since 1972 during Apollo 17, human beings have left Earth orbit," NASA's Dr Lori Glaze told a news conference. The Guardian reports: The astronauts -- the Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and a Canadian, Jeremy Hansen -- spent the...
Git Isn’t Just for Developers. It Might Be the Best Writing Tool Ever
In 2019, I watched a fellow writer almost lose her life’s work.We were working in an advertising agency. Like most writers who end up in advertising, we were both secretly working on our novels. One afternoon, after lunch, I noticed her pacing around the office, rifling through her bag, checking every desk. Her irritation quickly turned into panic.Her pen drive was missing.Hours later, on the verge of tears, she told us why this particular pen drive mattered: it held the only copy of her manuscr...
The White House's latest effort to enact legislation that would preempt state AI laws stalls as multiple Democrats dismiss the proposal as a partisan play (Politico)
Politico: The White House's latest effort to enact legislation that would preempt state AI laws stalls as multiple Democrats dismiss the proposal as a partisan play The resistance on Capitol Hill ra
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Dezi Freeman police killings: Two associates arrested in Victoria probe
Victoria Police say the pair are associates of Dezi Freeman, not relatives.
Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech is seeking a chief scientist with an annual pay of as much as ~$18M; China's AI industry has eschewed mega pay packages (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech is seeking a chief scientist with an annual pay of as much as ~$18M; China's AI industry has eschewed mega pay packages Chinese humanoid robot maker UB
Generalist, which raised $140M at a $440M valuation in 2025, releases GEN-1, an AI model to help robots handle high-dexterity tasks typically done by humans
Anna Tong / Forbes: Generalist, which raised $140M at a $440M valuation in 2025, releases GEN-1, an AI model to help robots handle high-dexterity tasks typically done by humans The company says the
Maytag Promo Codes and Deals: Appliances Under $300
Upgrade your home for less with these verified Maytag discount codes, military savings, and limited-time closeout offers on washers, dryers, and more.
'AI' Is Coming For Your Online Gaming Servers Next
"Consumer PC parts aren't the only things being gobbled up by the 'AI' industry," writes PCWorld's Michael Crider. "A Starcraft-inspired strategy game is shutting down its multiplayer servers because the hosting company got bought out for 'AI.'" The game will still be playable offline for now, but the shutdown highlights the ripple effects of the AI boom on the gaming industry. Amid the ongoing hardware shortages, AI companies are basically gobbling up as much infrastructure as they can to repur...
How to Build Production-Ready Agentic Systems with Z.AI GLM-5 Using Thinking Mode, Tool Calling, Streaming, and Multi-Turn Workflows
In this tutorial, we explore the full capabilities of Z.AI’s GLM-5 model and build a complete understanding of how to use it for real-world, agentic applications. We start from the fundamentals by set
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Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants
Will California's public universities be forced to submit students' race and GPA data to Trump? After California sued alongside 16 other Democratic-led states, a federal judge has issued an order on the matter.
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Has Concern Over Hormuz Made Us Forget The Red Sea?
Has Concern Over Hormuz Made Us Forget The Red Sea? Authored by Gregory Copley via The Epoch Times, Wartime concerns about the security of maritime energy traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—connecting the Indian Ocean/Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf—have overshadowed the fact that the related issue of Red Sea security is far from resolved and is, in fact, becoming more dynamic. The Red Sea–Suez link between the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean is of equal strategic import...
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran – pilot hunt turns into high-stakes race
US officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran.
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Artemis II crew share first Earth portrait as Orion speeds towards moon
Nasa shared new images taken from inside Orion, including a portrait of Earth from space.
Legendary women's basketball coaches Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma get into heated shouting match
Friday's women's March Madness game between UConn and South Carolina saw an eruption of tempers boiled over as two of the game's sport’s most legendary coaches got into engaged in a heated sideline confrontation.UConn's Geno Auriemma and South Carolina's Dawn Staley were seen shouting aggressively at each other in the closing moment moments of the game. South Carolina was on the verge of a 62-48 win in the Final Four, when With South Carolina closing in on a 62-48 Final Four win, Auriemma approa...
Smoky, fast-moving wildfire triggers evacuation orders in Southern California
The fire was burning in a populated but not densely so unincorporated part of Riverside County, in a recreational area near the city of Moreno Valley, which has a population of roughly 200,000.
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America Dependent On Chinese Electrical Parts For AI Build-Out
America Dependent On Chinese Electrical Parts For AI Build-Out The race for U.S. leadership in AI is hitting a tangible wall made of steel, copper, and imported circuit breakers. Trillions in planned spending on data centers are running up against chronic shortages of transformers, switchgear, and batteries, the unglamorous gear that actually delivers power to the racks. AI Takeover Complete: Data Center Construction Surpasses Office Construction For The First Time https://t.co/g...
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Pip pip hooray! One of Jackie and Shadow's chicks is starting to break out of its shell
One of the Big Bear bald eagle couple's eggs started to hatch, known as a "pip." The event marks a joyous turnaround after the raptors lost their first clutch to ravens.
#TheMoment an escaped kangaroo spent 3 days on the run
Debbie Marland, owner of Sunshine Farms, tells The National about the moment Chesney the kangaroo escaped and spent three days on the run after being spooked by hunting dogs.
Power 4 college sports conferences react to Trump's latest executive order
The leaders of college sports’ most powerful conferences quickly aligned behind President Donald Trump’s latest executive order.Commissioners from the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 all released statements on social media Friday evening unanimously thanking Trump for his executive action. Trump's EO directs federal agencies to potentially restrict funding for schools violating new, tighter rules on player transfers (limited to one) and eligibility (maximum five years), while curbing pay-for-play b...
Trump says ‘America needs God’ in Good Friday message touting ‘resurgence of religion'
President Donald Trump delivered a Good Friday message from the Resolute Desk celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ while declaring that religion is experiencing a "resurgence" across the United States in his second term."As I have often said, to be a great nation, you must have religion, and you must have God," Trump said.The president framed his message with faith as a central pillar of American strength, pointing to what he described as a broader cultural shift toward religion.The vide...
Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party
Glen Anderson, president of Rainmaker Securities, says the secondary market for private shares has never been more active with Anthropic the hottest trade around, OpenAI losing ground, and SpaceX's
