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Mamdani Plans to Open City-Owned Grocery Store in East Harlem
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans for a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta, moving to deliver on a campaign pledge.
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters when he pulled away with a pair of birdies around Amen Corner and, as usual, saved a little drama for the end before taking his place in Augusta National history as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
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Why rumours are flying over Melania Trump’s surprise Epstein announcement – Maureen Dowd
NYT analysis: The first lady's briefing came hours after an ex-associate let loose online.
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Lebanon PM says he’s working to stop war and ‘ensure Israeli withdrawal’
But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the fight there is far from over.
Iran in crisis as US talks collapse, Mojtaba’s ‘mafia’ regime blocks Khamenei burial: analyst
A prolonged delay in the burial of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signals a deepening crisis inside the Islamic Republic, according to a prominent Iranian strategist.Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad’s remarks came as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled and internal tensions raised questions about the regime’s stability.Fortieth-day mourning ceremonies for Khamenei began in Iran on April 9, with authorities withholding information about his burial more than 40 days after hi...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry attend event at Netflix CEO's home after streamer cuts ties with her brand
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry still have a friend in Netflix.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mixed business with pleasure while on a date night for the "Beef" Season 2 Montecito Tastemaker event at the home of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and wife Nicole Avant.Markle, 44, grasped Avant's hand in one image of the group from the star-studded party amid a reported rift with the streaming giant after Netflix decided to part ways with the "As ever" lifestyle brand.The former royals were in good company a...
A look at the escalating global AI arms race, as the US, China, Russia, and others rush to build AI-backed autonomous weapons and defense systems (New York Times)
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Justin Bieber takes Coachella crowd on a nostalgic YouTube detour
Justin Bieber returned to the platform that first made him a viral sensation on the Coachella stage Saturday night, huddling up to a laptop for a nostalgic YouTube-powered detour during his headlining set.
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21 hours in Pakistan: How US Vice-President JD Vance tried and failed to end a war he opposed
New York Times: It's the second major foreign policy failure in a week for Vance.
Meta AI and KAUST Researchers Propose Neural Computers That Fold Computation, Memory, and I/O Into One Learned Model
Researchers from Meta AI and the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have introduced Neural Computers (NCs) a proposed machine form in which a neural network itself acts as th
How Good is Windows on Arm With Snapdragon X?
A new powerful chipset has arrived to take on x86 CPUs and Apple's M5, writes Wccftech. The blog Windows Central writes that "Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors are here" and they run Windows: Microsoft has done a massive amount of work to improve compatibility and has also convinced developers to embrace Windows 11 on Arm. Users of Windows 11 on Arm PCs spend 90% of their time on Arm-based apps that run natively. Additionally, apps that do not run natively can often run through Prism emu...
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California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor
Republican candidates for governor Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco court delegates in San Diego as they battle for the party's endorsement for the June primary.
Sadie Robertson speaks out about the moment her eight-month-old daughter choked and stopped breathing
Sadie Robertson is opening up about a terrifying moment in which her baby daughter Kit choked and briefly stopped breathing.On Saturday, the 28-year-old "Duck Dynasty" star recounted the frightening experience in a post that she shared on Instagram."This feels hard to talk about in my real life, much less on social media, but I do feel it is worth sharing because I truly believe awareness of it will save lives…," Robertson began."I’m currently walking through the waves of anxiety from the trauma...
Trump officials may be encouraging banks to test Anthropic’s Mythos model
The report is particularly surprising since the Department of Defense recently declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk.
Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor
Two high-profile Democrats on Sunday called for Rep. Eric Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy continues to grow after sexual assault allegations surfaced against the California candidate for governor. Eugene Vindman said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that Swalwell should resign from Congress and drop out of California's gubernatorial race. "The accusations are absolutely heinous, and his admissions betraying his family are deplorable," Vindman said to host Dana Bash. "So Eric Swalwe...
The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it: Lessons from online freelancing
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"Door For Diplomacy" Remains Open As Trump Blockade Of Iran-Related Vessels Begins; Iran Says "Doomed To Fail"
"Door For Diplomacy" Remains Open As Trump Blockade Of Iran-Related Vessels Begins; Iran Says "Doomed To Fail" Summary CENTCOM confirms blockade to begin at 1000ET Monday morning and will only impact Iran-related vessels President Trump begins blockading Strait of Hormuz, warns US military will "finish up the little that is left of Iran" Door for diplomacy remains open, WSJ reports: Regional countries are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table a...
Southwest Is About to Limit Power Banks on Flights
External chargers can spontaneously combust, creating flames that are tough to put out.
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Hungary’s Orban concedes ‘painful’ defeat in polls
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat after 16 years in power in Hungary.
A deep dive into the debate about Claude Mythos Preview, the model's capabilities, attempts to refute Anthropic's claims, and what it means for the future of AI
Zvi Mowshowitz / Don't Worry About the Vase: A deep dive into the debate about Claude Mythos Preview, the model's capabilities, attempts to refute Anthropic's claims, and what it means for the future
Elizabeth Hurley shows off her figure in a daring string bikini while promoting her swimwear brand at 60
Elizabeth Hurley wowed in a tiny striped bikini.The 60-year-old actress showcased her figure in a swimsuit from her brand, Elizabeth Hurley Beach.She wore the tiny string bikini while lounging by the beach, opting for a makeup-free look.Hurley shared images to her her Instagram page on Friday, writing: "Yay! My favourite Panama Bikini is BACK IN STOCK and selling fast! Get yours now," adding kissing emojis.HEATHER GRAHAM, 56, REVEALS ‘TORTURE’ PROCEDURES SHE USES TO MAINTAIN YOUTHFUL APPEARANCEL...
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Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car
Massachusetts Dems Advance Bill To Limit How Far You Can Drive In Your Own Car Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Massachusetts lawmakers are barreling ahead with a bill that would force the state to slash the total miles residents drive, all under the banner of cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal, Senate Bill S.2246, doesn’t slap a hard cap on your daily commute… yet – but it orders the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to set binding goa...
Damn, the ‘Power Rangers’ Reboot Could’ve Had Four Movies
The underappreciated 'Power Rangers' reboot could've been a cinematic saga unto itself if it were just a bit better...
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The Chip That Could Survive Venus
Every piece of electronics ever sent to Venus has been destroyed within hours of landing, cooked alive by surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead. Now a team of engineers at the University of Southern California has built a memory chip that laughs in the face of that heat, surviving temperatures hotter than molten lava and it started with a happy accident!
5 Tax Day food deals to score, from free treats to BOGO subs and more
With Tax Day approaching, restaurant chains are rolling out deals aimed at helping customers save on meals.As households juggle paperwork, payments and deadlines, these limited-time promotions offer ways to cut costs during a typically busy time of year. From discounted menu items to app-based rewards and delivery perks, the offers provide relatively simple ways for diners to spend less without skipping a meal out.FAST-FOOD SHOCKER: TEXAS CHAIN BEATS MCDONALD'S, BURGER KING ON VALUEHere are five...
'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Project Hail Mary' Combine for Best Box Office in 7 Years
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie "is officially the year's highest-grossing film to date with $629 million at the global box office," reports Variety and it will likely earn over $1 billion. Project Hail Mary now becomes the year's second highest-grossing movie, with four-week ticket sales over $510, notes The Hollywood Reporter: The two films have helped propel year-to-date revenue to $2.113 billion the best showing for the first part of the year since before the pandemic in 2019 ($2.619 billion...
Cross Country Checkup: Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government?
Another Conservative MP crosses the floor....before Monday's by-election. Is floor crossing a fair way to win a majority government? Are you voting for the party or the politician? Plus in our second hour, we take your questions on high-speed rail in Canada.
Apple reportedly testing out four different styles for its smart glasses that will rival Meta Ray-Bans
Apple may be late to the smart glasses market, but it could be covering all its bases with up to four potential styles for its upcoming product. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple could launch some or all of the four styles it's currently testing for its smart glasses. Gurman reported Apple is testing out a large rectangular frame that's comparable to Ray-Ban Wayfarers, a slimmer rectangular design like the glasses that Apple CEO Tim Cook wears, a larger oval or circular frame and a sma...
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How 6 People in New York City Are Coping With Higher Costs
Surging inflation and rising prices have some people re-evaluating date nights and how much of their splurges they can share with friends.
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Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV starts a four-nation visit to Africa Monday, visiting the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church as he embarks on his fourth foreign trip since becoming pontiff in 2025.While the trip does not include the continent’s most populous nation of Nigeria where thousands of the faithful have been killed for their religious beliefs it begins in the Muslim-majority country of Algeria.The Vatican has called the trip "A pilgrim in Africa." The main themes Leo is expected to address ...
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An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco
An Actual Smart Fix: How Waymo And Waze Are Tackling Potholes In San Francisco A smart new approach to fixing road issues is taking shape in San Francisco—and honestly, it’s finally a good idea. Waymo, known for putting driverless cars on city streets, is now teaming up with Waze to help identify potholes. Using data from its self-driving vehicles, Waymo can detect rough road conditions and automatically flag them in the Waze app, according to a new report from NBC. Drivers us...
Patriots' Mike Vrabel won't attend team's pre-draft presser after photos with NFL reporter emerge: report
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will reportedly skip the team’s pre-draft press conference this week as a spotlight on his relationship with NFL reporter Dianna Russini has gotten brighter.The NFL is more than a week away from welcoming in the next crop of college football talent into the league. The Patriots have the No. 31 pick in the first round, which begins on April 23.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMESPN reported that Vrabel isn’t expected to talk to reporters...
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One Dead and 6 Injured in Shooting at Suburban Chick-fil-A
There have been no arrests in the Saturday night shooting in New Jersey. The authorities said it was not a random attack.
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The Craters that Made Us
What if the same collisions we think of as forces of destruction were actually the spark that created life on Earth? New research published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering is making a compelling case that meteor impacts didn't just reshape our planet's surface, instead that they may have built the very cradles where life first emerged.
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Ka-ching! $2.24-million Powerball ticket sold at Calabasas gas station
As gas prices continue to cause consternation for many drivers, visiting the pump has padded the wallet of at least one person in Southern California.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham rejoins Fever after emerging as fan favorite
Sophie Cunningham emerged as one of the leaders on the Indiana Fever during the 2025 season as she fiercely defended Caitlin Clark and the rest of her teammates at various points of the year.Cunningham was posed with the question of whether she will return to Indiana for at least the 2026 season as she was set to be a free agent. However, on Sunday, she made the decision to return to the Fever.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIndiana and Cunningham agreed to a one-year contract,...
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Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide
Decades-Long Study Blows Up Narrative That 'Gender Reassignment' Prevents Suicide Authored by Tim O'Brien via PJ Media, One of the most common talking points from the left is that if you don’t rush confused kids into the gender reassignment pipeline, they will kill themselves. The left tells us that “transgenderism” is not a mental health problem, while at the same time telling us that people, especially minors, will kill themselves at greater rates if steps aren’t quickly taken to...
The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the social media platform to reveal who they are with a grand jury subpoena, according to a report from The Intercept. The nonprofit news outlet was able to obtain the subpoena that ordered Reddit to provide info on one of its users who's been accused of criticizing ICE by April 14. According to the report, ICE has been trying to identify this Redditor for a month without success. More specifi...
Ex-Obama advisor says Iran could target Gulf oil facilities as Trump blockade squeezes regime
A former Obama advisor outlined a "worst-case scenario" in the Middle East, warning Iran could escalate with attacks on key energy facilities in the Gulf as President Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade tightens pressure on the regime."The worst-case scenario... is they decide, 'Ok, if we can't export our oil now and can't generate revenue, we will attack the most sensitive targets among the Gulf states. We'll go after their oil facilities as a way of putting pressure back on the United Sta...
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The Moon Just Got a New Scar
A crater the size of two football pitches has appeared on the Moon and for the first time, scientists have been able to watch exactly what happened. Captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter before and after the impact, this remarkable discovery is giving planetary scientists an unprecedented close up of one of the Solar System's most fundamental processes. Here's what they found.
Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions
A fatty bulge at the base of the neck commonly known as a "buffalo hump" isn’t always just a cosmetic concern, as experts say it can sometimes signal an underlying condition.As more Americans grapple with poor posture, obesity and chronic conditions requiring long-term medications, experts warn that these factors can contribute to the development of "buffalo humps." There are a range of possible causes and treatments for the commonly misunderstood condition, Health.com recently reported.DOCTOR S...
Hisense's New Backlit RGB LED TV 'a Shot Against OLED's Bow', and Includes a DP Port
"RGB LED TVs have been the talk of the TV world this year," argues The Verge, with models coming from all the manufacturers." And the first one of 2026 is here the UR9 from China's Hisense "the first look at the viability of the new backlight technology outside of demo rooms." They call it "a step above the traditional mini-LED TVs of years past." and "a great first shot against OLED's bow." HDR is colorful and accurate, it has great brightness, and it is capable of showing colors beyond the P3 ...
Atlanta teen arrested for murder after fatal shooting of 12-year-old inside home
A teen boy, 14, was arrested for murder Sunday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy that took place inside a southeast Atlanta home.The Atlanta Police Department (APD) said homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant Sunday for the juvenile suspect in the shooting. Authorities said the teen was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Metro Youth Detention Center."Public safety is our paramount concern for juveniles," APD Capt. Germain Dearlove told Fox...
World Series champ Phil Garner dead at 76 after cancer battle
Phil Garner, a former MLB All-Star and World Series champion, has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 76.Garner died Saturday after battling pancreatic cancer for more than two years, his family said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Phil never lost his signature spark of life," Ty Garner, Phil’s son, said in a statement. "He was so well known for his love for baseball, which was with him until the end."The Oakland Athletics selected Garner in the first round of the MLB Draf...
The Live-Action ‘One Piece’ Team Wants to Go the Distance
Cross your stretchy fingers that Netflix lets 'One Piece' have quite a long voyage before doing what it does best.
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Middle East conflict live updates: Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail
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Avalanche coach takes puck to the face, will miss final regular-season games
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will be seeking his second Stanley Cup title with his team, but he will have to take a seat off the ice for the remainder of the regular season.Bednar was struck in the face with a puck on Saturday night during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The team said that Bednar suffered facial fractures and a corneal abrasion, but is expected to make a full recovery, without needing surgery, and be back on the bench for the playoffs.CLICK HERE FO...
Katy Perry shares PDA-filled Coachella photos with boyfriend Justin Trudeau during weekend festival
Katy Perry and boyfriend Justin Trudeau are quite literally heating things up in the desert.In a series of photos posted on the pop star's Instagram, Perry and Trudeau – who attended the Coachella music festival over the weekend – put their budding romance on full display.In one snapshot, the duo walked hand-in-hand throughout the fairgrounds, and in another, Perry cozied up to Trudeau as the pair enjoyed a snack break.NEWLY SINGLE KATY PERRY ENJOYS INTIMATE DINNER WITH FORMER CANADIAN PRIME MIN...
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Woman accused of stalking, attacking Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham arrested
A 55-year-old woman wanted in California on charges of stalking and assaulting Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham in Santa Monica was arrested Saturday, roughly 2,000 miles away in Fort Wayne, Ind., The Times confirmed.
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How I Found Out I Knew a Serial Killer
I had met Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach murderer, through work on my co-op board. He lived in a dilapidated house on Long Island but interacted with privileged New Yorkers as an architect.
NASA's Artemis follow-up mission 'right around the corner' after successful lunar flight
The world may still be captivated by the breathtaking views, record-setting distance and emotional homecoming of Artemis II, but for NASA, the next chapter is already in motion.Entry flight director Rick Henfling alluded to Artemis III being in the space agency’s sights after the Artemis II crew safely splashed down in the Pacific on Saturday."The next mission’s right around the corner," Henfling said.In the next high-stakes mission set to launch next year, Artemis III astronauts will remain in ...
‘I Dream of Jeannie’ star Barbara Eden turns heads at 94 in new photo with husband
Barbara Eden turned heads after sharing a new photo that left fans doing a double take.Eden, 94, stunned in a photo shared on the "I Dream of Jeannie" star's Instagram page.The actress and her husband, Jon Eicholtz, donned matching bunny ears as they celebrated the Easter holiday together.JANE SEYMOUR EMBRACES 75TH BIRTHDAY WITH SWIMSUIT BEACH PHOTO AND MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE"She looks amazing. I want to know her secret," one of her followers commented."Still gorgeous and ageless!!!" another perso...
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President Trump Faces Renewed Backlash As Trump-Linked Tokens Crash
President Trump Faces Renewed Backlash As Trump-Linked Tokens Crash Authored by Vince Quill via CoinTelegraph.com, United States President Donald Trump is facing renewed scrutiny as crypto tokens and projects touted by the US president crash to all-time lows or sit near record low levels. The Official Trump token (TRUMP), a memecoin pushed by Trump, hit an all-time low of about $2.73 in March 2026 and is currently trading at about $2.86, according to data from CoinGecko. The ...
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Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail
Trump ordered a US Navy blockade after six weeks of war and failed talks.
Iran talks done in by Tehran's delusions over leverage they don't have, US official says
Peace negotiations with Iran fell apart after Tehran severely misjudged what kind of leverage the regime believed it held, a U.S. official told Fox News Digital on Sunday.While Vice President JD Vance left Islamabad, Pakistan, without a deal between the U.S. and Iran, the official said Vance used the talks to measure the Iranians own assessment of their position in the negotiations.Vance found that Tehran thought they held a strong hand going into negotiations, according to the official, who add...
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Middle East on edge after US-Iran talks fail and Hormuz blockade ordered
Talks in Islamabad collapsed after more than 20 hours without an agreement.
Botched IT Upgrade Ended Liquor Sales for the Entire State of Mississippi
Mississippi has one warehouse run by a contractor that sells all the liquor for the entire state of 2.9 million people. "If a restaurant or store anywhere in Mississippi wanted a bottle of Jim Beam, they had to order it from the wholesale warehouse," reports the Washington Post. But then Mississippi's warehouse-managing contractor implemented a new computer system that wasn't compatible with the state's delivery system (like they'd promised it would be back in 2023). And then things got even w...
Tiger Woods 'ashamed' after second DUI arrest amid seeking treatment: report
After his second DUI arrest in under a decade, it is apparent that Tiger Woods is doing some looking in the mirror.The 15-time major winner was arrested on March 27 after getting into a car crash in which his Range Rover turned onto its driver's side.Woods put up all zeroes on a breathalyzer but was given field sobriety tests after being "lethargic." He was eventually handcuffed, and it is now speculated that he is in Switzerland for treatment.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM P...
Justin Bieber's $10M Coachella comeback draws backlash after he plays YouTube videos during his set
Justin Bieber's highly-anticipated Coachella set on Saturday is already sparking backlash, with some fans tearing into the pop star and dubbing his show as the "worst performance."After a years-long hiatus, the 32-year-old "Daisies" singer who was reportedly paid $10 million for his return took the stage in Indio, Calif. only to be met with a wave of criticism from online trolls.For the first half of the set, Bieber focused on his latest tracks from "Swag" and "Swag ll" before diving into a YouT...
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FAA Greenlights Laser Sentry Guns To Combat Attack Drones In U.S. Airspace
FAA Greenlights Laser Sentry Guns To Combat Attack Drones In U.S. Airspace The Federal Aviation Administration has given the green light for the U.S. military to deploy high-energy counter-drone laser weapons in U.S. airspace, adding a new, low-cost layer of protection against the rising threat from kamikaze drones. The decision follows a two-month interagency standoff over whether the systems posed a risk to general aviation and commercial aircraft, as well as incidents in Texas e...
DAVID MARCUS: Rich men north of Richmond to steal votes of rural Virginians
Oliver Anthony came out of nowhere in 2023 with his hauntingly homespun hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," which laments the power and control that the professional and industrial northern classes have over the rural south. In Virginia’s ongoing congressional redistricting battle, Anthony's ballad is coming to life.On April 21, in a special election to change the commonwealth constitution, Democrats from the wealthy north of Virginia are set to disenfranchise the poorer south, changing the congre...
DAVID MARCUS: Rich men north of Richmond try to steal votes of rural Virginians
Oliver Anthony came out of nowhere in 2023 with his hauntingly homespun hit "Rich Men North of Richmond," which laments the power and control that the professional and industrial northern classes have over the rural south. In Virginia’s ongoing congressional redistricting battle, Anthony's ballad is coming to life.On April 21, in a special election to change the commonwealth constitution, Democrats from the wealthy north of Virginia are set to disenfranchise the poorer south, changing the congre...
AI models can fake visual understanding of images that don't exist
It wasn't long ago that news headlines claimed that AI might soon assist radiologists in interpreting X-rays of broken bones and analyzing mammograms. We are still far from the destination, as a new s
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover praises God after return, says mission was 'too big to be in one body'
Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on Saturday used a public appearance to praise God and talk about how he felt a deep sense of gratitude following the crew's monumental return from space.Glover and his fellow astronauts spoke in Houston, Texas, about the experience of traveling to the far side of the moon, farther from Earth than any in human mission."I wanted to thank God in public," Victor Glover said. "And I want to thank God again, because even bigger than my challenge trying to describe w...
Neuroscientist' AI-Powered Startup AIms To Transform Human Cognition With Perfect, Infinite Memory
Bloomberg describes him as a "former Harvard Medical School professor whose research has focused on the intersection of AI and neuroscience." "For the past 20 years, I studied how the human brain stores and retrieves memories," Kreiman writes on LinkedIn. And now "My co-founder Spandan Madan and I built a new algorithm to endow humans with perfect and infinite memory." Engramme connects to your **memorome**, i.e., entire digital life. Large Memory Models work in the same way that your brain e...
Neuroscientist's AI-Powered Startup Aims To Transform Human Cognition With Perfect, Infinite Memory
Bloomberg describes him as a "former Harvard Medical School professor whose research has focused on the intersection of AI and neuroscience." "For the past 20 years, I studied how the human brain stores and retrieves memories," Kreiman writes on LinkedIn. And now "My co-founder Spandan Madan and I built a new algorithm to endow humans with perfect and infinite memory." Engramme connects to your **memorome**, i.e., entire digital life. Large Memory Models work in the same way that your brain e...
OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. The latest development in the legal back-and-forth saw OpenAI accuse Elon Musk and his latest proposals as a "legal ambush," as first reported by Bloomberg. OpenAI filed its response on Friday, which detailed that Musk was "sandbagging the defendants and injecting chaos into the proceedings, while trying to recast his public narrative about his lawsuit." The lawsuit dates...
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Will Please Gross Horror Fans
If you're into nasty horror that's plenty mean, early reactions say 'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' has your number.
Costco travel perks that could quietly save you hundreds on your next trip this spring
Costco members may have access to added travel savings in 2026, as the retailer expands travel perks tied to its booking platform.For travelers looking to cut costs, these features may help cut expenses on hotels, rental cars and other parts of a trip.One option is Costco Travel’s bundled hotel pricing, which can reduce the cost of longer stays.HOTEL FEES ARE DRAINING AMERICANS' WALLETS AS EXPERT REVEALS HOW TO AVOID PAYING HUNDREDS EXTRAThe company’s "More Stay, Less Pay" deals allow travelers ...
Sergio Garcia destroys his driver in frustration at the Masters, receives code of conduct warning
Augusta gets the best of green jacket winners, too.The 2017 winner, Sergio Garcia, shattered his driver after taking his anger out on the second tee box of the legendary golf course.Paired with fellow Spaniard and 2023 winner Jon Rahm, Garcia slammed his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker. Then he took a swipe at a table with a green cooler on it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThat left the head of his driver dangling from the shaft, and ...
Sources: UK regulators plan to warn banks, insurers, and exchanges about security risks exposed by Claude Mythos Preview at a meeting within the next two weeks
Martin Arnold / Financial Times: Sources: UK regulators plan to warn banks, insurers, and exchanges about security risks exposed by Claude Mythos Preview at a meeting within the next two weeks Leadi
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Navy Abandons USS Boise Overhaul After 11 Years And $800 Million Spent
Navy Abandons USS Boise Overhaul After 11 Years And $800 Million Spent The U.S. Navy has finally thrown in the towel on the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise (SSN-764). After more than eleven years pierside and roughly $800 million poured into a repair effort that never really started, the service announced that the 34-year-old boat will be inactivated rather than returned to the fleet. The decision comes as the Navy shifts focus to Virginia- and Columbia-class construct...
Conservative group launches $5M ad blitz pressuring Senate on voter ID as GOP eyes SAVE America Act push
FIRST ON FOX: A conservative nonprofit is launching a $5 million nationwide ad blitz pressuring the Senate to pass voter ID legislation as Republicans move to advance parts of the SAVE America Act through Congress in coming months.Restoration of America (ROA) told Fox News Digital the campaign begins Monday, and includes a $3.1 million national television buy, with a digital push targeting selected swing states.The group pointed to polling it says shows 83% of Americans support requiring a photo...
‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth traded Hollywood fame for saving rhinos in South Africa
After Shannon Elizabeth shot to fame in "American Pie" and set pulses racing, she didn’t stick to the Hollywood script she headed to South Africa.The actress, who played the sultry exchange student Nadia in the 1999 hit, packed her bags at the end of 2016 and never looked back. In 2018, she launched her conservation charity, the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation."When I first went out there, and I came back, I was living in New York at the time," the 52-year-old told Fox News Digital.'CHARLIE’S ANGEL...
Stop Treating AI Memory Like a Search Problem
Why storing and retrieving data isn’t enough to build reliable AI memory systems The post Stop Treating AI Memory Like a Search Problem appeared first on Towards Data Science .
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans
The FBI has just released its latest annual internet crime report, and the numbers are staggering: Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) last year, with losses nearing $20.9 billion.Buried in the new data is an eerily familiar trend getting more expensive for older adults. Identity theft complaints involving Americans 60 and older totaled 5,359 complaints and $48.5 million in reported losses in 2025, a steep jump from the year before.Sign up for my F...
ROBERT MAGINNIS: Why Islamabad talks were always doomed to fail
Clausewitz wrote that war is the continuation of policy by other means. The corollary—which Washington perpetually forgets—is that diplomacy without strategic clarity is just theater. This weekend in Islamabad, we got the theater.Vice President JD Vance flew to Pakistan to lead the highest-level direct talks between the United States and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He had warned Tehran before departing: "If they're going to try to play us, they're going to find the negotiating team i...
Liberals will keep working across party lines even if byelections deliver majority: MacKinnon
As the Liberals gear up for three federal byelections on Monday that could deliver them a majority government, House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government will "continue that impulse of working across party lines" even if it's not required to co-operate to pass legislation.
DNA-Level Encryption Developed by Researchers to Protect the Secrets of Bioengineered Cells
The biotech industry's engineered cells could become an $8 trillion market by 2035, notes Phys.org. But how do you keep them from being stolen? Their article notes "an uptick in the theft and smuggling of high-value biological materials, including specially engineered cells." In Science Advances, a team of U.S. researchers present a new approach to genetically securing precious biological material. They created a genetic combination lock in which the locking or encryption process scrambled the...
Ivanka Trump reveals surprising new living arrangement with her grandmother in Florida: It's a 'privilege'
First daughter Ivanka Trump opened up about her life in a recent video interview on "The Diary of a CEO" podcast sharing in no uncertain terms that her extended family is the foundation of her life.Trump, 44, spoke about her mother, Ivana Trump, calling her an "incredible trailblazer" who gave her an example of "strength and resilience and glamour and determination and ambition" and she spoke of her grandmother as well. Ivana Trump was born Ivana Zelnickova in 1949 in the Czechoslovak city of Go...
Trump details sweeping 'all or nothing' blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks
President Donald Trump detailed a sweeping "all-or-nothing" U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in a "Sunday Morning Futures" exclusive interview, vowing to choke off Iran’s oil profits and warning that no country ally or adversary will be allowed to bypass the crackdown."We're not going to let Iran make money on selling oil to people that they like and not people that they don't like... It's going to be all or none and that's the way it is," Trump said."You saw what we did with Venezuela. It'...
Trump orders a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar
President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and interdict vessels that have paid a toll to Iran, after U.S. peace talks with Tehran ended in a stalemate."Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz," Trump posted on Truth Social. "At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT’ basis,...
Tax Day is this week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money
With Tax Day arriving this week, millions of filers are rushing to submit returns—often increasing the chances of simple but costly mistakes. Even minor errors, like incorrect personal details or overlooked income, can delay refunds, trigger IRS notices, or lead to penalties that take time and money to fix.The good news is that most of these issues are entirely avoidable with both extra attention and preparation.Here are five common filing missteps to watch out for and how to avoid them:Your fil...
From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
From LLMs to hallucinations, here's a simple guide to common AI terms
The rise of AI has brought an avalanche of new terms and slang. Here is a glossary with definitions of some of the most important words and phrases you might encounter.
Man who firebombed Sam Altman's home was likely driven by AI extinction fears
A man threw a firebomb at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home in the middle of the night. The suspect was a member of the PauseAI Discord server and had posted online about AI driving humanity
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This $80 Chromebook is built for low-stakes computing
TL;DR: This refurbished Lenovo 300e Chromebook is on sale for $79.99 (reg. $284.99), offering a simple, lightweight laptop for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and basic work. There's a certain freedom in having a laptop you don't have to baby. Something you can toss in a bag, use anywhere, and not stress over. Read the rest The post This $80 Chromebook is built for low-stakes computing appeared first on Boing Boing.
Write Pandas Like a Pro With Method Chaining Pipelines
Master method chaining, assign(), and pipe() to write cleaner, testable, production-ready Pandas code The post Write Pandas Like a Pro With Method Chaining Pipelines appeared first on Towards Data Sci
At the HumanX conference, everyone was talking about Claude
Anthropic was the star of the show at San Francisco's AI-centric conference.
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LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement, but there could still be a strike Tuesday
A tentative agreement has been reached between L.A. Unified and the teachers union.
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LAUSD and teachers union reach tentative agreement days before threatened strike
A tentative agreement has been reached between L.A. Unified and the teachers union.
Swalwell attorney denies misconduct, says congressman took accountability for 'lapses in judgment'
Rep. Eric Swalwell's attorney, Elias Dabaie, stated that the California congressman denies allegations of sexual misconduct, while acknowledging "lapses in judgment," as multiple women have come forward and Swalwell's biggest endorsements continued to be rescinded."We take these allegations very seriously," Dabaie said. "The congressman categorically denies any misconduct took place, and we intend to vindicate his rights in court." The attorney made the comments during a Saturday interview on CN...
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America’s next Fed chair is caught in a vice
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Sources: Apple is testing four AI glasses designs with rectangular and oval frames, multiple colors, and a camera system with vertically oriented oval lenses
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Greg Kroah-Hartman Tests New 'Clanker T1000' Fuzzing Tool for Linux Patches
The word clanker a disparaging term for AI and robots "has made its way into the Linux kernel," reports the blog It's FOSS "thanks to Greg Kroah-Hartman, the Linux stable kernel maintainer and the closest thing the project has to a second-in-command." He's been quietly running what looks like an AI-assisted fuzzing tool on the kernel that lives in a branch called "clanker" on his working kernel tree. It began with the ksmbd and SMB code. Kroah-Hartman filed a three-patch series after running hi...
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Sick Behavior From Financial Psychopaths
Sick Behavior From Financial Psychopaths Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance I’ve been saying this for months: despite “experts” just sounding the alarm moments ago: the private credit unwind that started months ago and has now spiraled into a very real liability for the economy wasn’t some unknowable tail risk lurking in the shadows. It couldn’t have been clearer if it was a fucking neon sign blinking THIS ENDS BADLY hanging outside of the 4 train station on Wall Street so industry...
Somehow Paramount’s ‘Avatar’ Movie Has Leaked, Too
Twitter's penchant for leaks now includes Paramount's 'Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender,' which isn't out until October.
Cowboy chef says phones and screens at dinner are tearing American families apart
"Cowboy" Kent Rollins has spent decades cooking for ranches across America, but his message goes far beyond cast-iron pans and campfire tips.The longtime chuck wagon cook and TV personality is urging Americans to put down their phones at the dinner table, saying the habit is taking away from family connections."There are more people sitting at a table now, whether it's at a restaurant or at home, holding a cell phone instead of a fork," Rollins, based in New Mexico, told Fox News Digital in an i...
Danica McKellar names the 'Wonder Years' co-star she's 'closest with' decades after show's end
Danica McKellar made lifelong friends during her time as a child actress.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the 51-year-old star shared who she is closest to from her former "The Wonder Years" cast members, noting they see each other "here and there.""We try to see each other. Not so much with Fred [Savage]. We text every now and then, but I see Josh [Saviano] sometimes when I'm in New York, and Dan Lauria for sure. Dan is the one I'm the closest with," she said. "And then a lot of us we...
