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World - Fox News - 17 minutes ago

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code: FOXNEWS350 Offers Bet $20, Get $350 Promo for Giants vs Rams

Trips across the country can be daunting for some people, but the New York Giants are on a mission in Week 2 of the NFL to prove they are ready for any challenge. The Giants travel to Los Angeles to take on the Rams, and Fanatics Sportsbook is giving you an opportunity to bet $20 and receive $350 in bonus bets when using code FOXNEWS350. The New York Giants have all the hope in the world. They won their opening game over the Cowboys last week. This was the first game with John Harbaugh calling t...

World - Fox News - 21 minutes ago

ESPN deserves credit for pushing back on Dan Le Batard’s false accusation of racism

ESPN published a statement in response to former employee Dan Le Batard accusing the network of harboring a pro-White racial bias."[Le Batard's accusation] is simply an inaccurate and irresponsible characterization of ESPN, our talent and our talent leadership," the network said in a statement to Awful Announcing. "ESPN has the deepest and most diverse roster of commentators in the industry, bringing a wide range of expertise, experiences and perspectives to our coverage. We are proud of the tea...

World - Fox News - 29 minutes ago

Austin ICE shooting sparks fight over Venezuelan illegal immigrant's deportation

One of the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights groups called Monday for the Venezuelan illegal immigrant who was shot during an ICE pursuit in Austin to not be deported, arguing he is a key witness in the investigation into officers' use of force.The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) made the statements Monday afternoon after an agent shot and wounded Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during a traffic stop. Garces Perez was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The shooting sp...

Regional - New York Times - 30 minutes ago

Live Updates: Trump and Mamdani Are Meeting in New York City

President Trump, who is in New York for the U.N. General Assembly, is visiting Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the mayor’s residence.

World - Fox News - 30 minutes ago

Jerry Jones issues 'dangerous' warning after Cowboys topple Commanders behind Dak Prescott's historic day

Jerry Jones had a little extra pep in his step on Sunday as he met with reporters following the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders.The billionaire NFL team owner met the media with a "dangerous" warning.THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW!"Nothing more dangerous than an old man with money," he said, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "That’s my quote of the day."Ain’t that the truth. One could only wonder if the NFL d...

Regional - New York Times - 30 minutes ago
World - Fox News - 31 minutes ago

Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber said he was ‘terrified’ in raw addiction post months before death at 27

Months before his death, Presley Gerber shared a raw look at his battle with addiction and the treatment he hoped would help him find his way back to himself.In March, the model who died unexpectedly in a rehab facility on Sunday posted a video of himself preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose," a psychedelic treatment, at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico.According to Stanford Medicine, ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychedelic derived from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga shr...

Regional - New York Times - 32 minutes ago

Woman’s Death After Wellness Spa Injection Is Ruled a Homicide

Elizabeth Baron died from a cardiac air embolism shortly after an intravenous infusion. Prosecutors can now seek more serious charges against the man they say performed the procedure.

World - Fox News - 39 minutes ago

Justin Herbert, Madison Beer grilled by NFL legend Michael Irvin after embarrassing Chargers loss

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was living the quintessential Los Angeles dream off the clock until his performance on the field got wrapped up in an absolute nightmare. Following a dismal 26-14 divisional loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Herbert's stock is officially sliding. The offense was lifeless, the stats were ugly, and NFL legends are running out of patience with the former golden boy.Enter Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin. Never one to mince words, Irvin clowned on H...

World - Fox News - 54 minutes ago

Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings

Chicago Bears fans didn’t know how to react as they watched their franchise quarterback Caleb Williams drag his right leg while being supported by two staffers during the loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.After watching Williams’ reaction on the field, as well as his cart ride to the locker room where he was clearly emotional with a towel over his head and pumping his fist up to the crowd, it was right to expect the worst.But Williams doesn’t have a season-ending injury like initially thou...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

Family sounds alarm after 83-year-old grandma dies under Canada's assisted-death program

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255).The family of an 83-year-old Canadian woman is demanding answers after she died through the country's medical assistance in dying program despite allegedly becoming distraught when told the procedure would end her life and showing signs of cognitive decline, according to a report.The Daily Mail reported Sunday that an 83-year-old Chr...

Regional - New York Times - 58 minutes ago
World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Prime Big Deal Days is back Amazon's two-day sale starts Oct. 6

FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links.Amazon has officially announced the dates for Prime Big Deals Days 2026, also known as October Prime Day. The two-day shopping event will feature deals across categories including tech, home, kitchen and everyday essentials. We've rounded up everything you need to know, along with early deals worth watching. READ MORE: October Amazon Prime Day starts soon here are the dates, shopping tips and early dealsAm...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Reporter's Notebook: Congress faces a crisis that the 'AI godfather' warns it may not be ready to address

To hear estimates about the growing power of AI, one might ask AI chatbots how long it will take Congress to regulate the technology.But you might not need to do that.You could just inquire with your trusty Capitol Hill correspondent. Let’s call this chatbot "ChadGPT."REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS MEETS AI AS FEARS OF HUMAN EXTINCTION JOLT CAPITOL HILLAnd it truly doesn’t require that much congressional clairvoyance to divine when lawmakers could address AI – despite the forecast of a looming cr...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Crown withdraws criminal charges against former Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan

Criminal charges were dropped Monday against former Cricket Canada CEO Salman Khan, who was accused of misappropriating $200,000 from the Calgary and District Cricket League.

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems

The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Commanders face critical decision on Jayden Daniels' elbow as specialists review MRI results

The results of an MRI done on Jayden Daniels' dislocated left elbow will now go through a rigorous study by specialists to determine exactly what next steps the Washington Commanders should take with their starting quarterback, according to a source.So what does that mean?Daniels will miss Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Marcus Mariota will start.WASHINGTON COMMANDERS FACE SEASON-DEFINING CRISIS AS JAYDEN DANIELS SUFFERS ANOTHER SERIOUS ELBOW INJURYInterestingly, the Seahawks are opt...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure

Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago
Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

This Skeleton May Prove That Imperial China Really Did Cut Off Noses as Punishment

Researchers say the woman received medical attention after the procedure but was eventually buried in shame.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mamdani in hot seat over post mourning death of inmate charged with callous crime: 'Absolutely shameful'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing strong pushback from critics after posting his condolences for the death of a jail inmate charged in the killing of an autistic man during an ambush."A person in City custody died yesterday evening following a court appearance in Queens," Mamdani posted on X on Thursday. "Department of Correction staff performed CPR until emergency medical services arrived to take him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. I extend my condolences to his fa...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Does your iPhone's Safari browser privacy features actually make you safer?

Safari on iPhone is more private than many other browsers by default, but it can't keep your information safe from everything.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Families of Air India bombing victims 'utterly shocked' to learn investigation is inactive

CBC News has learned that the families of the Air India bombing victims have sent letters to the RCMP and the Prime Minister expressing their dismay that the investigation into the crash is now inactive.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Gov Pritzker dodges questions on Hasan Piker, says focus should be on stopping Trump

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., avoided multiple questions about far-left streamer Hasan Piker on Sunday as he insisted his focus was on stopping President Donald Trump in his "tracks.""I‘m not focused on the streamers and what they‘re saying. There‘s a whole lot of them and they got a whole lot of views," Pritzker said when asked by ABC's Jonathan Karl if the Democratic Party should outright denounce the streamer, citing Piker's position that Iran having a nuclear weapon would bring more stability to...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Murdaugh defense says detectives found male DNA under victim's nails but skipped key testing

Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a motion asking a judge to force South Carolina prosecutors to hand over pieces of key forensic evidence, like the unidentified male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that they say the state crime lab never fully tested.The 93-page filing by Alex Murdaugh's attorneys on Friday seeks the additional DNA and ballistics evidence, along with raw data from a laser scan of the crime scene in Colleton County, South Carolina.Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh a...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

The EU will force data centers to disclose their energy and water use

The EU has proposed a sustainability labeling system ahead of bringing in minimum data center performance standards.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Treasury Secretary Says OpenAI Managers Are to Blame for Hugging Face Breach, Not AI Agents

So should we start holding OpenAI accountable for it or are we waiting for something?

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Minnesota Woman Picked Rabid Bat Off Sidewalk. Now Health Officials Are Desperate to Find Her [Updated]

Health officials have posted flyers in downtown Minneapolis hoping to get in touch with the woman.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Judge Rules EPA Must Reinstate $7 Billion Biden-Era Subsidies For Solar Promotion

Judge Rules EPA Must Reinstate $7 Billion Biden-Era Subsidies For Solar Promotion Authored by Jeremy Lott via The Epoch Times, A $7 billion federal government grant program for solar promotion, authorized during the Biden administration, was reinstated by a federal judge on Sept. 18 in a ruling that rebuffed the Trump administration's efforts to cancel it. Solar panel array at a solar farm near Lancaster, Calif., on June 17, 2026. Mario Tama/Getty Images Judge Mary McElroy of the ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

Singapore will pay you 2 cents a day to read

Singapore's National Library Board wants to pay people to read. The goal is to help people build a daily reading habit by giving them 20 virtual coins if they read 15 minutes a day and log the session on a government website. Read the rest The post Singapore will pay you 2 cents a day to read appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

X now tells users when local laws have reduced their posts' visibility

The latest addition to X's Under the Hood feature could stave off claims around shadowbanning.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

Verizon Says Cut Cable Behind FAA Ground-Stops East Coast Airports, Not Their Fault

Verizon Says Cut Cable Behind FAA Ground-Stops East Coast Airports, Not Their Fault (Update 1540ET): Verizon confirmed the "unknown equipment issue" behind the massive ground stop in the tri-state area was a cut fiber cable in New Jersey. The company says construction contractors working near an Amtrak rail line dug it up, that Verizon's facilities were fully functional until that happened, and that the carrier bears no responsibility for the incident. Technicians are on site, and t...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Tropical storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?

Tropical storm Polo is expected to become a "small but very dangerous" hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Winamp was one of the most popular turn-of-the-century music players. Now, it's eyeing streaming

Winamp, the music player that revolutionized the digital music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s before fading into obscurity, is launching a new venture to enter the world of streaming, promising a subscription model that integrates streaming in 2027.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Trump says U.S. working on deal to buy potash from Belarus instead of Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington is working on a deal to purchase potash from Belarus for less than what the U.S. currently pays to Canada.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Amazon launches research initiative with Stanford University to advance AI and science

The collaboration aims to advance research while broadening participation and translating discovery into real-world solutions.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Nancy Mace has a message for the libs who were triggered by her SEC Saturday, Caleb Williams memes and Brady!

'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com.Don't look now, but we're embarking on the final full week of September. I know. Doesn't seem possible, but here we are.It's why we have to cherish every single one of these fall weekends, folks. They take so long to get here, and then you look up and we're already into Week 4 of the college football s...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Bessent Declares All Iran Airlines To Be 'Shut Down Around The World' Wednesday

Bessent Declares All Iran Airlines To Be 'Shut Down Around The World' Wednesday Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared on Monday that by Wednesday Sept. 23, "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world." "If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets, or you will be knocked out of the dollar system," he described. Bessent on Iran: On September 23, all Iranian airlines will be shut do...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Georgia school district defends pulling 'sexually explicit' book depicting child rape amid 'censorship' claims

A Georgia school district has removed Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye" from its public school libraries, citing graphic depictions of child rape and incest in the award-winning novel.The book joins over 30 other titles removed by Cobb County, Georgia’s second-largest school district, since 2023 as part of an effort to remove sexually explicit material from K-12 media centers.District leaders say the move is intended to protect students and give parents more control over what their kids are expos...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

White House won't back down as attorney predicts how Trump's latest press tussle will play out in court

An attorney at a nonprofit that defends the First Amendment doesn't think President Donald Trump will come out on top in a legal battle with three media outlets he banned from the White House.But after announcing on Friday his ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico and the resulting lawsuit against him the White House told Fox News Digital that Trump isn't backing down."I think the Trump administration will not fare well in court because its action here is blatantly unconstitutional," predicted Aaron T...

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

Boebert would like everyone to know this particular sex scandal isn't true

Last week, we shared news of allegations that Colorado's hands-on congressperson Lauren Boebert was involved in yet another scandal. Both she and one of the three named staffers she was supposedly involved with have denied it. Boebert calls the accusations "filthy garbage," and she is the expert. Read the rest The post Boebert would like everyone to know this particular sex scandal isn't true appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs seven bills aimed at regulating data centers, imposing new requirements on electricity costs, water use, and local oversight

Nichola Groom / Reuters: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs seven bills aimed at regulating data centers, imposing new requirements on electricity costs, water use, and local oversight California Go

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Meta's Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfig

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch

Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfig

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

Scientists say the human brain is two different organs

Researchers at Stanford, Caltech, and UC San Francisco say that recent experiments with mice reveal that their brains are actually two different organs. They extended this finding to human brains. One brain consists of the midbrain and forebrain, which control language and reasoning and are the seat of consciousness, while the hindbrain runs sleep, breathing, hunger, and heartbeat. Read the rest The post Scientists say the human brain is two different organs appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Technical Problems Ground Flights at Major East Coast Airports

The incident revived concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kyler Murray is back for the Minnesota Vikings.Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday afternoon that the quarterback has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Murray missed Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears because he was knocked out of the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers.KYLER MURRAY KNOCKED OUT OF VIKINGS DEBUT AFTER FOREARM TO THE HELMET AND BLOW TO NECK BY TWO PACKERSThe hit was ugly, and although Murray walked to the lo...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Sensor Tower: Muse was downloaded 902K+ times in the six days after its launch on Sept. 8, vs. Meta AI's 773K in the same post-launch period; META jumps 12%+ (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sensor Tower: Muse was downloaded 902K+ times in the six days after its launch on Sept. 8, vs. Meta AI's 773K in the same post-launch period; META jumps 12%+ Meta Platforms Inc.'s new art

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Conservatives criticized for appointing Ont. mayor as byelection candidate

The federal Conservative party is being criticized over its decision to appoint a candidate for an upcoming byelection, instead of holding a nomination contest.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Frightening object caught by TSA inside passenger's baseball bat-shaped flashlight

A passenger's attempt to bring an unusual item through airport security in Florida quickly caught the attention of highly trained Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers.At Tampa International Airport recently, TSA officers discovered a 4-inch, double-edged knife concealed inside a baseball bat-shaped flashlight, according to an employee story published on the agency's website.TSA Officer Andrew Carter was screening the passenger's carry-on bag with an X-ray machine when he noticed...

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

As KDE Turns 30, Contributors and Commits are Going Strong

"In a few weeks, KDE will turn 30 years old," writes core contributor Kevin Ottens, celebrating with some special KDE community data analytics (including a 30-year graph of the number of contributors): It peaks around 180 on average (and sometimes reaches towards around 200 people) then shrinks again hitting bottom around 110 persons on average in 2017... Since then, we had two major events happening. First, 2018 is the year where we had the first set of KDE Goals being picked by the community...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

The Director of ‘Green Room’ Made a Halloween Haunted Attraction Movie

'Slayground' is the latest film from Jeremy Saulnier and it opens in October.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

US Opens Foreign Funding Investigations Into Duke, University Of North Dakota

US Opens Foreign Funding Investigations Into Duke, University Of North Dakota Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The State Department and the Department of Education are investigating Duke University and the University of North Dakota over allegedly violating foreign funding disclosure rules. The statue of Washington Duke on Duke University's East Campus with Baldwin Auditorium is shown in Durham, N.C., on April 11, 2006. Sara D. Davis/Getty Images Section 117 of ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

The Flash Gordon you remember may not be the one you actually saw

Rarely is a "trivia about a movie you love" video worth the watch, but this one is packed with awesome stories about Dino De Laurentiis' Flash Gordon. Brian Blessed's Hawkman remains one of the best characters ever to take to the skies. Read the rest The post The Flash Gordon you remember may not be the one you actually saw appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger, clearing way for $81B US deal

The $81 billion US dollar blockbuster deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks like CBS and CNN and streaming platforms HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as decades of libraries with titles ranging from Harry Potter to Top Gun.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Paramount settles with U.S. states over Warner Bros. merger

The $81 billion US dollar blockbuster deal will bring together two of Hollywood's oldest studios, key TV networks like CBS and CNN and streaming platforms HBO Max and Paramount+, as well as decades of libraries with titles ranging from Harry Potter to Top Gun.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast

A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida.CBP confirmed the interdiction exclusively with Fox News, sharing video and photos of U.S. authorities intercepting the vessel, which was carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals. The boat, a 27-foot cuddy cabin vessel, wa...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police

Presley Gerber's cause of death was "deferred," according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 27.The medical examiner told Fox News Digital that "the investigation is still ongoing and there is limited information available."Santa Monica Police Department officials are investigating the death as "a suspected overdose," according to a release from the department.Officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. U...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

It Looks Like Warner Bros. Will Soon Belong to Paramount as States Back Down

Paramount gets what it wants and the states and consumers get crumbs.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Big Tech's Next AI Battleground Is Your Face, Loop Capital Says

Big Tech's Next AI Battleground Is Your Face, Loop Capital Says Smartglasses are set to be the "next major computing platform," according to Loop Capital analysts, as Meta currently leads the space, with Google, Samsung, Apple, and SNAP preparing their own AI-powered eyewear. Loop Capital analyst Rob Sanderson wrote in a note on Sunday that an "inflection point" has arrived for smart glasses, which are "transitioning from wearable camera accessories to what is becoming a primary ha...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Autonomous Plane Becomes the First to Fly Coast to Coast on Its Own

The aircraft flew a distance of 3,199 miles (5,148 km) without needing control inputs from an onboard safety pilot.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

B.C. government suing OpenAI for alleged role in Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said the province is suing OpenAI for its failure to notify law enforcement of threats made on its platform, ChatGPT, before the mass shooting.

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

This $13 gadget detects trackers, cameras, and other wireless devices that may be spying on you

SquachWatch is an open-source ESP32 firmware project that turns a cheap touchscreen board into a portable detector for trackers, cameras, Flock readers, and other wireless devices that plague us. The CheapYellow Display is already a ridiculously cool piece of hardware that makes you wonder how a cheap handheld device like this can cost under $20 shipped. Read the rest The post This $13 gadget detects trackers, cameras, and other wireless devices that may be spying on you appeared first on Boing...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping

Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

AI, Tariffs, Rare Minerals: What to Expect From Trump’s Upcoming Summit With Xi Jinping

Washington and Beijing have grown ever more linked in the AI boom, making hardware exports and technological restrictions hefty bargaining chips in negotiations.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

langchain-openai==1.6.3

Changes since langchain-openai==1.6.2 release(openai): 1.6.3 ( #40719 ) fix(openai): expose inferred Responses API routing at initialization ( #40715 ) chore(deps): bump anyio from 4.11.0 to 4.14.2 in

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

xAI’s Grok 4.6 is now available in Amazon Bedrock

xAI's Grok 4.6 is now available in Amazon Bedrock: a frontier model for long-running agents, coding, and knowledge work, with a 500K token context window and four reasoning effort levels. It runs on b

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

3 VPN settings to check before your next trip

Has this happened to you? You're at the airport, connected to the terminal Wi-Fi, VPN running and feeling good about your security. You board, put your phone in airplane mode, land a few hours later and switch airplane mode off. Your phone finds the hotel Wi-Fi. You open your email and start scrolling.What you probably didn't notice is the moment in between. For a few seconds, your phone may have been reconnecting while your VPN was still catching up. During that brief window, some traffic could...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Trump's 48-Hour Houthi Strike Whiplash Was Triggered By Desire To 'Help His Friend' MbS

Trump's 48-Hour Houthi Strike Whiplash Was Triggered By Desire To 'Help His Friend' MbS President Trump's abrupt Saturday return to the White House from Camp David, where he had been slated to spend the whole weekend, had set off an avalanche of speculation on potential military escalation in the Middle East. The NY Times and Axios are reporting that the Commander-in-Chief was close to a ordering new anti-Houthi intervention but that he backed out, TACOing once again but this time ...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive

A big part of the story is soaring memory and storage prices, but other factors come into play as well.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago
Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in Midterms Race

Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

OpenAI says it is working with an independent advisory group of mathematicians to responsibly share math-related AI advances (OpenAI)

OpenAI: OpenAI says it is working with an independent advisory group of mathematicians to responsibly share math-related AI advances Loading... On August 28, we began training a new internal model.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Colin Kaepernick says NFL and slavery are part of the 'same process' in interview with Ryan Clark

Colin Kaepernick doubled down on his comparison between the NFL and the slave trade during a conversation with, wait for it, former ESPN commentator Ryan Clark.Clark asked Kaepernick about the comparison, which he made during the 2021 Netflix series "Colin in Black and White.""What they don't want you to understand is what's being established is a power dynamic," Kaepernick narrates during the series while depicting the NFL Scouting Combine as a slave auction."Before they put you on the field, t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Navy veteran’s national anthem performance earns ‘best ever’ praise as he shares message of unity

A retired Navy petty officer is earning national attention after his powerful rendition of the national anthem ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated Ole Miss-LSU matchup left some fans calling it the "best ever."While Generald Wilson described the opportunity to perform at the game as a "blessing," to him, taking the field was about more than setting the stage for the rivalry."My point is always to create unity in the national anthem," Wilson told "Fox and Friends First."THIS 'AMERICA THE BEAUT...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Source: before the Hugging Face incident, OpenAI was negotiating a legally binding deal with Anthropic for the companies to stress-test each other's models (The Information)

The Information: Source: before the Hugging Face incident, OpenAI was negotiating a legally binding deal with Anthropic for the companies to stress-test each other's models OpenAI is rethinking a ra

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Critical Metals Shares Soar On Trump's Greenland Deal As Mining Stocks Eye Rebound After Summer Slump

Critical Metals Shares Soar On Trump's Greenland Deal As Mining Stocks Eye Rebound After Summer Slump Critical Metals jumped 37.5% to $9.22, while Greenland Energy surged 126% and Greenland Mines soared 136% on news this past weekend that President Trump had announced a security deal with Denmark and Greenland. This is fueling Wall Street's expectations of greater US access to the territory's mineral resources. Trump said Friday in a lengthy Truth Social post that the US had reach...

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

Authorities would like people to stop decapitating dead sea lions

Two sea lions have been found decapitated, roughly 100 miles apart. One in San Francisco and the other in Pacific Grove. It appears someone took home the head of a dead sea lion that washed up on San Francisco's Ocean Beach; they left the rest. Read the rest The post Authorities would like people to stop decapitating dead sea lions appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Canada and the U.K. consider merging financial initiatives to rearm against Russia

Canadian and British officials are considering merging two multinational defence initiatives to help a broader network of allies rearm against Russia and other growing international threats, a Canadian official said.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Apple TV's 'The Savant' gets spring 2027 release date after postponing following Kirk assassination

Apple TV's "The Savant" has a release date after it was postponed in September 2025, shortly after Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at a college campus event that same month.The show will be released in the spring of 2027, as reported by Deadline and Variety. A source confirmed the release timing to Fox News Digital. "The Savant" was set to premiere in September 2025 and followed an undercover investigator, played by Jessica Chastain, as she "infiltrates online...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

AI 'actor' Tilly Norwood glitches during Piers Morgan interview, starts speaking Cantonese

While promoting Misaligned, an upcoming film from Particle6, in an interview with Piers Morgan and actor Tom Conti, AI-generated 'actor' Tilly Norwood abruptly switched from speaking English to Cantonese.

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

A giant Poké Ball hotel room is real, and it's in Hokkaido

A couple of years ago, the Pokémon Company clarified that Poké Balls are not tiny pocket monster prisons, but rather like a "high-end suite room in a fancy hotel." Japanese company NOT A HOTEL is a sort of high-end timeshare/fractional ownership company specializing in unique architecture and picturesque locations. Read the rest The post A giant Poké Ball hotel room is real, and it's in Hokkaido appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Blue state gov ignites online firestorm with plan to send gov't into homes of newborn babies: 'Lunatic libs'

Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey set off an online firestorm over the weekend over a plan to expand the commonwealth's Welcome Family program, which she spoke about in a clip that went viral on social media.Healey made the controversial comments in an appearance last week on Boston Public Radio, where she discussed the state’s taxpayer-funded plan to send nurses into the homes of new parents after childbirth."Everybody in the state, when you have a baby, you're going to have a home vis...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

The Crypt Keeper Rises From the Grave to Host AMC’s Annual ‘FearFest’

The pun-loving 'Tales From the Crypt' icon returns for the first time in 30 years to lend his cackle to Halloween programming on AMC and AMC+.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles face off in playoff-style game with wild card on the line

We are entering the final week of the baseball season, and it is still a big week for a lot of teams. Many have already popped champagne bottles, knowing that they've made the postseason, but there are still quite a few that need to solidify their position.Some of them are still looking to make the postseason, and others are just trying to lock down the division or Wild Card spot. Monday night we have two teams that are still in contention, but losses will knock them out quickly as the Blue Jays...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

NVIDIA Launches DSX Ready to Qualify Power and Cooling Products for AI Factories

Every AI factory needs power and cooling that fit its computing architecture. As AI infrastructure expands, power, cooling, water, site and grid constraints are shaping what builders can deploy. Choos

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

The Soros political machine is putting millions to work before Election Day and zeroing in on key races

Tens of millions of dollars in Soros-linked money are pouring into key Democratic campaigns and political groups as Election Day approaches, campaign finance records show.As of the end of June, Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II a pair of political committees created and funded by the Soros network have disbursed over $40 million in donations to their Democratic allies, a review of campaign finance records show. Among the largest beneficiaries of the Soros-linked funding have been the Schumer-al...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone

The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design. It affects the camera, multitasking and more.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'Monday Night Football' betting preview sees Giants as live underdog against the Rams with Cam Skattebo rising

As a sports bettor, you know you're going to have losses. Successful bettors win somewhere around 53 or 54% to be profitable. There will be great runs when you try to get all the money into the pot that you can, and there will be some stretches where you have a major struggle. That's when you have to navigate the bankroll a bit and keep the management at the forefront so you don't start chasing to recoup the losses.I've put out three plays and gotten three losses this week. I also lost my surviv...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US networks snub Trump over banning media outlets from the White House

The President revoked the press credentials of reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

US networks boycott Trump over banning media outlets from the White House

The President revoked the press credentials of reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Meta's AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com

Muse isn't welcome as a shopper anymore.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com

Muse isn't welcome as a shopper anymore.

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

A timely Time Warp tribute in memory of Tim Curry

A month ago, a "Time Warp" parody would have been an easy tribute to Tim Curry. However, Britain's new Patriot Platform has been sending groups of masked, black-clad anti-immigration "activists" into the streets. Hundreds of these bigots blockaded Dover, demonstrators confronted the RNLI in Portsmouth, and the group's leader later marched masked followers into the Daily Mail's offices. Read the rest The post A timely Time Warp tribute in memory of Tim Curry appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

How AI goods on Etsy are impacting knitters and crafters at large

Fashioning itself a “global marketplace” for unique and handmade goods, Etsy has long been a destination for small scale crafters to sell to a wider audience. But in recent months, some say AI-generated products are stealing their sales and eroding trust in the platform.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Converse apologizes, pulls ad that critics say evokes KKK and lynching imagery

After intense backlash that included a U.S. congressman, several celebrities, marketing experts and a wide swath of the internet, Converse has pulled the sneaker ad critics have accused of evoking Ku Klux Klan imagery, and apologized.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Advancing AI for biology: Teaching models to design and characterize antibodies

Three new papers from Amazon Bio Discovery address bottlenecks in AI-driven antibody engineering, from benchmarking binding predictors to experimentally validating de novo design.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Brandon Gill unloads on Democrats over illegal immigrant charged with raping teen: 'Collateral damage'

Up-and-coming GOP star Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is calling out the left for viewing Americans as "collateral damage" as Democratic leaders focused attention over the weekend on the nonfatal shooting of an illegal immigrant in Austin. Gill pointed to the arrest of a different illegal immigrant in Maryland for allegedly kidnapping and raping a teenage girl, saying that "the left will read this and feel absolutely nothing."The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Fox News last week that ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW Unlocks 10x 100% Profit Boosts Ahead of Rams-Giants

If you’re excited about the Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Rams, you’re certainly not the only one. Caesars Sportsbook is giving new users another reason for excitement, as promo code FOXNEWSDYW unlocks ten 100% profit boost tokens. In the NBA, there is always talk about having a "Big 3" to help lead you to a championship. There are parallels between the NBA and the NFL in terms of that requirement for success. You need to have great players in key areas. It seems like both th...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Lindsay Clancy defense demands investigation into holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdict

Lindsay Clancy's legal team is calling for an investigation into the holdout juror who wanted to find her guilty of murder charges in connection with the strangling deaths of her three young children.Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington is asking a Massachusetts judge to preserve juror records from all 12 panelists and six alternates, including their questionnaires, courthouse hallway surveillance video taken outside the deliberation room and sign-in sheets for the jurors' cellphones.Reddington is a...