This Isn't Just Another Rocky World Orbiting a Red Dwarf. This One's Special

Rocky planets are found in abundance around M-type stars (red dwarfs), so finding another one doesn't always generate headlines. But an international team of astronomers say that one recent M-dwarf rocky planet found by TESS is especially noteworthy. This one can serve as a benchmark for comparative studies of this type of exoplanet and their at-risk atmospheres.

Ryan Wedding co-accused linked to Toronto police corruption probe moved to special jail unit

An alleged drug smuggler for accused kingpin Ryan Wedding – recently linked to a man charged in a sprawling Toronto police corruption probe – has been moved to a special jail unit. Gurpreet Singh's lawyer told a court about the development, days after CBC News revealed Singh's ties to Project South.

Oscars 2026: Who might win, who should win and what to know ahead of your Oscars party

Palantir CEO Insists He Doesn’t Support Regime Change Wars (But Supports Iran War)

"No one believes it, but Palantir is the most important protector of the Fourth Amendment..." said Alex Karp.

John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job

A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.

M5 MacBook Air Review: A Laptop With Real Middle Child Energy

Apple's thinnest laptop is powerful for most tasks. Still, there may be better options above and below it.

Your Corporate Jargon–Loving Coworker Might Actually Be as Stupid as You Think, Study Shows

We all know that guy, and yes, your suspicions are true: Advocates of corporate speech aren't the sharpest pencils in the office.

Honda Cancels Plans for Three News EVs as It Scrambles to Rethink Strategy

The company says shifting U.S. policies and rising competition from Chinese EV makers forced it to scrap three upcoming EV models.

AI search robot uses 3D maps and internet knowledge to find lost items

A robot that can locate lost items on command, the latest development at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), combines knowledge from the internet with a spatial map of its surroundings to effici

Trump warns of Iranian 'sleeper cells' as Canada accused of harboring regime operatives

As President Donald Trump warned this week about Iranian "sleeper cells" potentially operating in North America, Canadian opposition lawmakers are accusing their government of allowing operatives linked to Tehran’s regime to remain in the country.Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said U.S. authorities were monitoring Iranian networks believed to have entered the United States in recent years."I have been [briefed], and a lot of people came in through Biden with his stupid open border," Trump said in ...

Trump says Iran’s World Cup participation may not be ‘appropriate,’ while adding men’s team is still ‘welcome’

Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup remained in doubt this week after the country's sports minister reportedly threatened to pull the men’s soccer team from the tournament largely taking place in the United States this summer. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali reportedly told state television this week that it's "not possible" for the country to take part in the highly-anticipated tournament after the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed amid the U.S. an...

Kurt Russell offers ‘no apologies’ for traditional hunting lifestyle

Kurt Russell is defending his family’s wilderness roots.The 74-year-old actor opened up about the lifestyle and how it shaped his family’s connection to food, admitting he’s an avid hunter with a particular appreciation for elk meat during an appearance on the "Table Manners" podcast.When asked if he was sentimental about animals, Russell responded, "Well, I thank them for their service.""By the way, there's no pleasure in the taking of life," he clarified. "There's great pleasure and honor in t...

William Shatner faces surgery after horse throws 94-year-old actor during riding accident

William Shatner was slated to undergo surgery Wednesday after injuring a shoulder late last year. During an appearance at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films’ 53rd annual Saturn Awards in Burbank, California, Sunday, Shatner, 94, revealed he recently fell off his horse during a ride. "I ride the horses that can compete in equine skills, which is fast down and ends on a sliding stop," he said. "And the horse that I owned, I came off."And she had a habit of going too far, like...

Manchin rips Cornyn for filibuster flip as Texas GOP runoff looms

Sen. John Cornyn’s reversal on scrapping the Senate filibuster is sparking backlash among some supporters of the 60-vote rule, with one leading proponent, former Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., accusing the Texas Republican of ditching his longstanding position for political expediency. "When I was a U.S. Senator, there was not another person more committed to keeping the filibuster than Senator John Cornyn," Manchin wrote in a scathing social media post Thursday. "He understood the incredible politi...

Collin Morikawa sustains injury on practice swing, withdraws from The Players Championship after 1 hole

PGA Tour winner Collin Morikawa played just one hole at The Players Championship after withdrawing due to injury on Thursday.Morikawa, 29, made par on the 10th hole, the lone hole he would play, before stunningly injuring his back on a practice swing."I felt fine in warm-up," Morikawa said, according to the New York Post. "Like nothing’s been any signs of back problems. Honestly, (on the) first hole (I) felt great, hit two great shots, hit a great putt. Teed it up, nothing felt bad. (I) teed it ...

Schumer swings at Hegseth over king crab meals for the troops, but Biden-era receipts show similar tab

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is facing backlash for criticizing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon’s spending on luxury items, including food for the miliary, despite similar expenses under former Biden administration Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin.The top Senate Democrat said Hegseth’s spending in the final month of fiscal year 2025, $93.4 billion, which included millions of dollars on steak, seafood and furniture, could have instead been used to extend the Affordable ...

Florida State staffer goes viral after celebratory reaction to successful challenge in ACC tournament win

A Florida State college basketball staffer went viral for his reaction to the Seminoles successfully challenging a play at his suggestion in the team’s 95-89 win over California in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday. Michael Rubin, a student manager and head video manager for the men’s basketball team, became part of the March Madness mayhem this week after suggesting a challenge to head coach Luke Loucks that resulted in an overturned call in favor of the Seminoles. The ACC pos...

Aging could slow down with one common daily habit: 'Live longer and better'

Aging can't be stopped, but a daily pill could slow it down, according to new research led by Mass General Brigham in Boston.Among people who took a multivitamin every day for two years, biological aging slowed down by about four months, found the study, which was published in Nature Medicine.Biological aging refers to the pace of aging on a cellular level, which is often different from chronological age.BRAIN TRAINING SESSIONS FOUND TO REDUCE DEMENTIA RISK IN DECADES-LONG STUDYThe findings came...

RAMaggedon not expected to ease this year as IDC cuts 2026 PC market forecast again

We've been seeing all sorts of warnings about how RAMaggedon is nigh. The latest horseman signalling a disaster is the International Data Corporation, which had already cautioned that things were looking bad at the end of 2025. Today, the organization further cut its forecasts for the PC market in 2026, anticipating that global shipments would fall 11.6 percent. The previous report projected that this year would see a falloff of up to 8.9 percent due to ongoing memory shortages. And the new figu...

Displacement in Lebanon grows as Israeli military operations expand, exacerbating humanitarian crisis

The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon intensified again this week as more people were forced from their homes amid an expanding Israeli military operation that has killed hundreds.

California rideshare driver accused of assaulting drunk woman, and police fear there are more victims

A 43-year-old rideshare driver was arrested and charged with kidnapping and multiple counts of sexual assault and kidnapping, prompting authorities to search for possible additional victims.Felipe Rico-Ceballos of Ontario, California, was taken into custody March 5 in connection with an alleged Feb. 27 assault, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department.Investigators say Rico-Ceballos offered to assist an intoxicated woman in getting home. Instead, he allegedly drove her to another location, ...

KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel

KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, Netflix and Sony have announced. Sony Pictures Animation handed the rights to the film to Netflix in 2021 as part of a larger licensing deal, but neither company could have expected how much of a hit it would ultimately become. Besides being Netflix's "most-watched movie of all time," KPop Demon Hunters is also nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the 98th Academy Awards, and stands a good chance of winning.Maggie Kang and Chris Ap...

California sues over Trump demand for college race, test score and GPA admissions data

California and a coalition of 16 state Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration policy that requires higher education campuses to collect data showing they aren't considering race in admissions.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs

In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.

UN Security Council Passes Iran War Resolution, Yet With No Mention Of US Or Israel

UN Security Council Passes Iran War Resolution, Yet With No Mention Of US Or Israel Many independent pundits have long complained of the emptiness of the United Nations as some kind of 'moral authority' - given it often claims to be just this. The vacuous nature of UN statements connected to war is on display once again as the Security Council (UNSC) issued a formal condemnation of the Iran war on Wednesday, but without mentioning either the United States or Israel at all. For this...

Trump's DOJ dismantles hate-crime prevention office and pretends nothing happened

A whistleblower claims the Trump Justice Department effectively eliminated the government's only office dedicated to preventing hate crimes and community violence, cutting it from 57 staff to just one. Then, according to internal warnings and documents now surfacing in court, DOJ leadership allegedly hid those warnings from a federal judge while insisting everything was normal. Read the rest The post Trump's DOJ dismantles hate-crime prevention office and pretends nothing happened appeared firs...

US Army offers up to $5,000 reward for information after 4 drones stolen from Fort Campbell in Kentucky

The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering up to $5,000 in exchange for a tip that yields the arrest and conviction of those who stole several drones.The stolen items were last seen at Fort Campbell in Kentucky in November, the department noted in a flyer."The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of four Skydio X10D Drone ...

‘Starfleet Academy’ Puts Itself on Trial, and Finds Its Old Generations Wanting

'Rubincon' ends the first season of 'Starfleet Academy' with an interesting twist on its belief in the next generation—with some repuditation of the ones that came before them.

Maryland teen charged as adult for alleged stabbing in high school bathroom

A 17-year-old student is being charged as an adult after allegedly stabbing a classmate at Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The 19-year-old victim has since been released from the hospital and is recovering from a stab wound to the chest.The incident occurred around noon on Tuesday when the two students got into an altercation inside a school bathroom, according to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the vict...

Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat

Senate Republicans are accusing Senate Democrats of trying to rip apart the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) piece by piece after again blocking a bid to reopen the agency.Little has changed in the stalemate over the last 27 days of the partial shutdown, and communication breakdowns are dominating what could be opportunities for negotiations.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus are still demanding stringent reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while Senate...

Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping

It's forecasted that many travelers will be taking cruises this year, and one cruise line in particular is making an adjustment to its pricing structure.Princess Cruises has announced it will be rolling out a new "crew appreciation" fee while also increasing the cost of food and beverages.In a statement to Fox News Digital, the cruise line said, "Starting March 8, we will implement a $1-per-guest-per-day increase to the crew appreciation amount for guests who do not hold a Princess Premier, Prin...

Researchers Say AI Is Homogenizing Human Expression and Thought

For a "large" language model, the diversity of outputs is pretty small.

Judge Dismisses Bulk of Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Tunnel

The case is mostly moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped.

Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexual, physical abuse of Palestinian detainee

Israel's military on Thursday said it was dropping charges against five soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee in an incident partially caught on camera. The decision closed a case that has bitterly divided the country since the soldiers were arrested in 2024 at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison.

Judge Halts Construction Of ICE Detention Center In Maryland

Judge Halts Construction Of ICE Detention Center In Maryland Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Federal authorities must stop construction of an immigration detention center in Maryland, a judge said on March 11. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, left, speaks as Gov. Wes Moore listens during a news conference in Baltimore, MD., on Sept. 24, 2024. Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo U.S. District Judge Brendan Hurson imposed a temporary restraining or...

Israel drops indictment of five soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case

The charges stemmed from alleged severe abuse at Sde Teiman in July 2024.

Starmer: Mandelson’s appointment was my mistake

Newly released emails reveal Mandelson got briefings before vetting was done.

Musk Whips Out 'Macrohard' In Disruptive Tesla-xAI Bid To Shaft Software Companies

Musk Whips Out 'Macrohard' In Disruptive Tesla-xAI Bid To Shaft Software Companies Elon Musk on Wednesday announced a joint project between Tesla and his AI startup xAI, which he dubbed "Macrohard" or "Digital Optimus" that can 'basically automate entire companies' by observing and intelligently simulating their functions.  The way it works, per a Wednesday post on X:  "Grok is the master conductor/navigator with deep understanding of the world to direct digital Optimus, which i...

Amazon Employees Say AI Is Just Increasing Workload. A New Study Confirms Their Suspicions

Silicon Valley promised AI would make work less intense. Employees would beg to differ.

Meta is testing clickable links in Instagram captions for verified subscribers

Instagram has long limited users' ability to share links, restricting link-sharing to Stories, Reels and user profiles. But that might now be changing. The company has started to test clickable links inside of post captions for subscribers to Meta Verified. The new feature, which has been a long-requested update from creators, was spotted by blogger Andrea Valeria, who posted screenshots of a clickable Substack link she was able to add to an Instagram post. According to Valeria, an in-app messag...

PEGI ratings for game releases in Europe will be age-restricted if they contain loot boxes

European regulators are continuing to crack down on loot boxes and gaming features it classifies as "interactive risk categories." The Pan-European Game Information, better known as PEGI, is rolling out new rules that will apply age ratings based on the presence of loot boxes and other in-game purchases or systems that could be tied to gambling or addictive behavior. The exact policies are as follows:Purchases of in-game content: games with time-limited or quantity-limited offers will be classif...

AI agents can autonomously coordinate propaganda campaigns without human direction

Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely contested state. A controversial ballot measure is on the line. Suddenly, a wave of posts floods X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the s

US Knows Location Of Most Iranian Sleeper Cells Inside America, Trump Says

US Knows Location Of Most Iranian Sleeper Cells Inside America, Trump Says Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump said on March 11 that his administration knows the location of most Iranian sleeper cells in the United States. President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on March 11, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Joint U.S.–Israeli strikes killed many top leaders in Iran, including Ayatollah Al...

Gunman dead after exchanging fire with security at Michigan synagogue

The unidentified assailant exchanged gunfire with security.

Gunman, security exchange fire at Michigan synagogue

Michigan State Police say the shooting in West Bloomfield is ongoing.

Suspect dead after ramming truck into Michigan synagogue and opening fire, FBI and ATF responding

A suspect is dead after local, state and federal law enforcement authorities responded to an "active shooting" at a Reform Jewish synagogue Thursday in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The suspect allegedly rammed a vehicle into the house of worship and opened fire, according to authorities.The shooting, which unfolded at about 12:30 p.m. local time Thursday, took place at Temple Israel, according to Michigan State Police.The suspect's truck was "traveling with purpose," when it slammed into the doors...

Former rapper's political party sweeps Nepal election

A political party created just four years ago and led by an ex-rapper has swept Nepal's parliamentary poll, results published by the electoral commission on Thursday showed.

Netflix Makes the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel You Knew Was Coming Official

As the smash-hit animated film prepares to (probably) win an Oscar (or two), the streamer has confirmed Huntr/x will return.

How a Driver in a Fatal Hit and Run Walked Free

A New Jersey jury found Harris Jacobs guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after he struck a pedestrian with his S.U.V. But jurors would not have the final word.

The FBI will now train with cage fighters in the latest Trump-era reality show

Bug-eyed and quirky FBI Director Kash Patel has announced what he calls a "historic opportunity": bringing UFC fighters to Quantico to train FBI agents in fighting techniques. Yes, really. The country's premier federal investigative agency is now apparently getting professional development from cage fighters backed by one of Donald Trump's biggest political boosters. Read the rest The post The FBI will now train with cage fighters in the latest Trump-era reality show appeared first on Boing Boi...

NYPD heroes, inspired by 9/11, ran toward danger as suspected terrorists targeted NYC

Two veteran NYPD officers say it was "instinct" that led them to charge toward smoldering IEDs during a suspected terror attack near Gracie Mansion last weekend.NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards and Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward danger when 18-year-old Amir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Qayyumi allegedly threw explosives into a crowd. A photo that later went viral captured the moment Edwards leaped over a police barricade in pursuit of one of the ISIS-inspired suspects."They say when you're a cop, no two ...

Pentagon estimates Iran war cost $11.3B in the first six days in closed-door congressional hearing: report

Pentagon officials on Tuesday told legislators during a closed-door briefing that they estimated that the cost of the Iran war was more than $11.3 billion during the initial six days of the conflict, the New York Times reported, citing three unnamed individuals familiar with the briefing.That estimate did not encompass many expenses tied to the effort, such as buildup of military assets and personnel prior to the first strikes, the outlet added.Other reports indicate that the briefing involved s...

Journalist loses nearly $10,000 in year-long NFL gambling experiment

A prominent journalist lost nearly $10,000 gifted from his employer as an experiment to cover gambling in America and the pitfalls of the growing sports-betting industry.The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins penned a lengthy feature, "Sucker: My year as a degenerate gambler," in which the suburban dad and practicing Mormon "prohibited from indulging in games of chance," was given $10,000 by the publication to wager during the 2025 NFL season. Since the cash belonged to The Atlantic, it did not...

Kelly Clarkson says 'American Idol' producers 'lied' about $1M prize

Kelly Clarkson is calling out "American Idol" over alleged broken promises. During Tuesday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show," the 43-year-old singer and talk show host who was crowned winner during the singing competition's first season in 2002 claimed she never received the $1 million check that she was promised. Clarkson, who was joined by "Harry Potter" actor Daniel Radcliffe and reality star Rob Rausch, claimed that "Idol" executives "lied" while discussing Rausch's $220,800 winnings fr...

Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announces NBC let him go after 17 seasons on their pregame show

Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy announced to social media that he would not a part of NBC’s "Football Night in America" next season.Dungy, 70, spent the last 17 seasons with the pregame show and was on the field for NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl LX."I have been informed by NBC that I won’t be back with FNIA this fall, and it has given me time to reflect and also to look ahead," Dungy posted to X.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s disappointing news, but I want to thank ...

Travis Kelce insists Chiefs return in 2026 was never in doubt: 'Hungry to get back'

Any concerns about 11-time Pro Bowler Travis Kelce’s career continuing with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026 were apparently unwarranted.Shortly after news surfaced that Kelce would return to the only NFL team he’s ever played for, the 36-year-old tight end said he made the decision "about midway through" last season."About midway through the season," Kelce said on the latest episode of "New Heights," the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. While qu...

FBI responding to reports of 'active shooting situation' at Michigan synagogue

Federal and state authorities are responding to an "active shooting" at a Reform Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, after a suspect allegedly rammed a vehicle into the house of worship and opened fire.The shooting, which unfolded at about 12:30 p.m. local time Thursday, took place at Temple Israel, according to Michigan State Police.A senior law enforcement source tells Fox News the shooter is believed to be dead.FBI Director Kash Patel said his personnel are on the scene with partne...

Gemini Is Now Your Permanent Passenger in Google Maps

Hopefully it doesn't hallucinate directions.

Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers' messages

When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, a

'Privacy by design': Tech protects against identity leaking during AI photo editing

Consumers, businesses, and institutions may soon have private, secure, and trustworthy generative AI tools for editing and sharing profile photos, ID images, and personal pictures without exposing the

Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant

Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant called "Bee" that it hopes will get users on dates without them having to swipe through profiles, Bloomberg writes. The company announced the AI assistant during its fourth quarter earnings, and intends to use the AI in a new experience it calls "Dates."When a user opts in to Bumble's Dates feature, Bee performs an onboarding chat where it learns about the users' "values, relationship goals, communications style, lifestyle and dating intentions," and then...

Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.

Ex-NFL star cautions league about 'giving fans too much' as Thanksgiving Eve game reportedly eyed

The NFL is reportedly eyeing adding another game to the holiday menu for fans at Thanksgiving time.The league is exploring the possibility of adding a Thanksgiving Eve game to the docket for the 2026 season, ESPN reported Tuesday. If finalized, NFL fans would be treated to games on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMEx-NFL star Shawne Merriman appeared on OutKick’s "Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich" on Thursday and warned the NFL about poss...

Only A Supercomputer Can Understand the Extremely Energetic Chaos of a Neutron Star Merger

A neutron star merger is an extraordinary event. It features extremely powerful, chaotic magnetic fields that generate extremely energetic photons. Supercomputer simulations show that the extreme gamma-ray photons created in the mayhem can't even escape the chaos.

A Green Lantern Is Joining ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ but Not the One You’d Expect

Aaron Pierre's John Stewart, soon to be seen on DC's HBO Max series 'Lanterns,' will be a part of James Gunn's next Superman film.

Soundcore Nebula P1i projector review: An affordable option with accurate color and loud sound

Anker’s Soundcore projectors have become an attractive option for buyers thanks to models like the P1 and Nebula X1 that combine performance and portability. Now, the company has added "affordability" to that equation with its latest model, the $369 P1i. Instead of being detachable like on the P1, its speakers fold out toward listeners, promising better and louder sound than most cheap projectors. The P1i also delivers 1080p video, Google TV for streaming and the same easy screen fit setup as o...

Anthropic's Claude AI Can Respond With Charts, Diagrams, and Other Visualschat

Anthropic updated Claude so it can automatically generate charts, diagrams, and other interactive visualizations directly inside conversations, rather than only in a side panel. The new visualizations are rolling out now to all users. The Verge reports: As an example, Anthropic says a conversation about the periodic table could lead Claude to generate a visualization of it, featuring interactive elements that let you click inside the table for more information. Another example shows how Claude c...

US Lawmakers Move to Kill the FBI’s Warrantless Wiretap Access

A bipartisan bill would force the FBI to get a warrant to read Americans’ messages and ban the federal purchase of commercial data on US residents ahead of a critical April deadline.

Apparent Vehicle-Ramming Attack And Active Shooter Situation Unfolds At Michigan Synagogue

Apparent Vehicle-Ramming Attack And Active Shooter Situation Unfolds At Michigan Synagogue FBI Director Kash Patel says agents are at the scene of what appears to be a vehicle-ramming attack and an active shooter situation at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan. FBI personnel are on the scene with partners in Michigan and responding to the apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation out of Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Mic...

Advocates concerned city has not reviewed LA28 plan for homeless, human trafficking

No date for the report's release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

Advocates concerned city has not reviewed LA28 plan for homelessness, human trafficking

No date for the report's release has been set, leaving human rights advocates fearing the issues will not get the attention and funding they deserve.

Bloomberg to Back Protégé in Crowded N.Y.C. House Race With Super PAC

The billionaire is said to be willing to spend up to $5 million to help Assemblyman Micah Lasher in his bid to replace Representative Jerrold Nadler, bypassing a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg.

Artificial intelligence is just underpaid human labor

The glossy story Silicon Valley tells about artificial intelligence usually involves brilliant engineers, trillion-dollar valuations, and a future so bright we can barely imagine it. The reality repeatedly looks more like workers in Kenya spending eight hours a day labeling pornography, moderating graphic violence, or pretending to be AI sex bots for lonely strangers online. Read the rest The post Artificial intelligence is just underpaid human labor appeared first on Boing Boing.

‘The Witch’: UK mother of 10 jailed for keeping ‘house slave’ for 25 years

Amanda Wixon, 56, kept the woman captive in her Tewksbury home from 1995.

Suspected attacker dead after vehicle rams into Detroit-area synagogue

Police say a suspected gunman who attacked a Detroit-area synagogue with a vehicle is dead.

Police responding to reports of active shooter at Detroit synagogue

Police are responding to reports of an "active shooter" at a synagogue outside Detroit, where smoke is billowing from the roof.

Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring

It’s already been a busy year for high-profile Microsoft departures, with longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer bowing out last month alongside his expected successor Sarah Bond. Today it’s the turn of Microsoft's head of Experiences + Devices, Rajesh Jha, who leaves after more than 35 years at the company. Jha, who oversaw some of Microsoft’s most important products and services, including Windows, Office and Teams, said in a press release that he’s been planning for his succession alongside CEO Sat...

Social Security Payment Adjustment Predicted To Be 2.8 Percent In 2027, Group Says

Social Security Payment Adjustment Predicted To Be 2.8 Percent In 2027, Group Says Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A seniors group said it is forecasting the cost-of-living adjustment for next year’s Social Security payments to remain steady at 2.8 percent as U.S. officials released the latest consumer inflation data on Wednesday. Blank Social Security checks are run through a printer at the U.S. Treasury printing facility in Philadelphia, Pa., on Feb...

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Trump’s Funding Freeze for Gateway Tunnel

The case is moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped.

Rocket Companies Win as Feds Retreat on Orbital Debris Crackdown

SpaceX opposed the agency's proposed rules, which would have required the safe removal of rocket parts from orbit.

Disney Will Tide Over the ‘Bluey’ Drought With a Streaming Stage Show and Minisodes

The most-streamed show in the U.S. in 2024 and 2025 aims to retain its title by any means necessary.

Grandpa Puding Brains dances as the world burns

This is a split-screen on French news outlet LCI. It perfectly captures the state of things. The Orange Menace is doing his double-fisting dance as an oil tanker burns. As the last few days have unfolded, we learned the Trump Administration has no plan for any of this. Read the rest The post Grandpa Puding Brains dances as the world burns appeared first on Boing Boing.

These Excellent Computer Speakers Are $100 Off

IK Multimedia's iLoud Micro Monitors are an excellent pick for anyone who works with audio and video, or just likes premium sound.

Solid 30Y Auction Stops Through Despite Drop In Foreign Demand

Solid 30Y Auction Stops Through Despite Drop In Foreign Demand After two mixed coupon auctions this week, including a subpar 3Y and a strong 10Y, moments ago the Treasury concluded the week's coupon issuance when it sold $22BN in 30Y bonds in another solid auction.  The paper priced at a high yield of 4.871%, above the 4.750% in February and the highest since last July's 4.889%. It also stopped through the When Issued 4.878% by 0.7bps, the 4th consecutive stop through in a row. ...

Alexa+ can now swear, thanks to a new personality style

Amazon just unveiled a new personality type for Alexa+. The "sassy" option is reserved for adults and the company claims it will throw out censored curse words from time to time. Amazon describes this option as a combination of "unfiltered personality" and "razor-sharp wit, playful sarcasm and occasional censored profanity." We aren't yet sure how the chatbot handles the censoring. Does it use a garden variety bleep or a replacement word like fudge or something? I managed to get it to say "damn"...

Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI

Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI.

Rice shipment heading for Toronto food banks struck near Iran, CEO says

Effects of the Mideast conflict are now reverberating in Toronto after a shipment of rice meant for the city's Daily Bread Food Bank was struck Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran, the food bank's CEO says.

Why Are Interstellar Comets So Weird? Part 3: They SHOULD Be Weird

So why should we expect interstellar comets like 3I/ATLAS and 'Oumuamua and even to some extent Borisov to be different-different?

New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut

Oil prices have jumped above US$100 a barrel after 13 days of conflict.

Iran vows unrelenting war as oil prices soar

Oil prices have jumped above US$100 a barrel after 13 days of conflict.

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

Fancy yourself as one of those folks who stands in front of an expensive touchscreen display on a news network on election night, zooming in and out of counties while bleating about polling and voting data? If so, you might get a kick out of BallotGuessr. This is a riff on GeoGuessr that tasks you with guessing how a county voted in the 2024 presidential election. All you have to go on to figure out the identity of each county are contextual clues from Google Street View images. You can move aro...

Google Maps Gets Its Biggest Navigation Redesign In a Decade, Plus More AI

Google Maps is rolling out its biggest update in more than a decade, introducing a Gemini-powered chatbot and a new "Immersive Navigation" interface. "Ask Maps" lets users plan trips, ask questions, and refine travel suggestions conversationally within the app. "The new chatbot will be accessible via a button up near the search bar," notes Ars Technica. "You can ask it anything you're likely to find in Google Maps without jumping into another app. You can ask for directions, of course, but it ca...

Bitcoin Has A Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It's Time To Build

Bitcoin Has A Golden Opportunity With AI Agents, It's Time To Build Authored by Matt Carallo via BitcoinMagazine.com, For all of bitcoin’s life, it has been fighting an uphill battle against fiat currencies that mostly do the job of being money. Obviously, fiat has plenty of issues, but when it comes to impacts immediately visible to everyday people in much of the world, bitcoin isn’t 10x better. Some may even conclude that they would prefer a system based on neutral money to gover...

New lawful access bill would give police, CSIS more powers to track suspects online

The Liberal government has introduced a new lawful access bill that it says will help police and security services track and identify people who may be using tools like social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security.

Bumble to launch an AI dating assistant, 'Bee'

Bumble's new AI assistant Bee will move the dating app beyond the swipe by matching people based on compatibility and goals.

FBI’s iconic Most Wanted list enters new era with unprecedented addition

For the first time in its more than 75-year history, the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list will include an alleged cybercriminal and officials say it’s a sign of how today’s biggest threats don’t just carry guns, they carry malware.Anibal Aguirre, who also goes by "Prometheus," becomes Fugitive No. 540 on the FBI’s most notorious roster. Investigators say he is the alleged architect behind a sweeping ATM "jackpotting" scheme that uses custom-built malware to force cash machines across the Uni...

Donny Osmond uses AI to sing with his 14-year-old self

Some stars spend their careers protecting the version of themselves that first made them famous. Donny Osmond took the opposite path. He built a career by evolving with the times and then kept going. Today, in his Las Vegas residency at Harrah's, the legendary entertainer performs a duet with a digital version of his 14-year-old self, the same teenage Donny who captured hearts decades ago with hits like "Puppy Love."The moment feels almost surreal on stage. Yet it also reflects something deeper ...

Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: ADL says 'Let's go, Brandon'

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Jewish leaders want Chicago mayor to create antisemitism task force- Canada’s Carney under pressure to act after synagogues shot up- California cops probe violent altercation caught on camera as potential antisemitic hate crimeTOP STORY: The Anti-Defamation League is demanding Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launch a dedicated task force as antise...

Trump-backed affordable housing overhaul clears Senate, while House GOP raises red flags

A massive bipartisan swell advanced a Trump-backed affordable housing package out of the Senate on Thursday, but its fate in the House is up in the air.The bill, renamed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to incorporate a previous Senate housing bill that stalled last year, easily sailed through the upper chamber, given that many lawmakers support the wide-ranging slate of measures designed to increase the supply of affordable housing.In its original form, the legislation was primarily intende...

Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

A paraglider made an emergency landing at a crowded ski resort after reportedly spending nearly two hours in the air.The incident occurred in mid-February at Muju Deogyusan Resort on the intermediate Silk Road slope in Muju, South Korea, according to video licensing agency ViralHog.Footage from the scene shows the paraglider descending toward a slope filled with skiers and snowboarders.SKIER'S PRANK BACKFIRES, LEAVING HER DANGLING 65 FEET IN THE AIR AS TWIN DESPERATELY HOLDS ONAs the canopy drop...