Alabama Democrats rally around former Dem senator to challenge Trump-backed Tuberville in fall
Doug Jones, the former Democratic senator in Alabama, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, the Associated Press reports.It's been nearly three decades since a Democrat won a gubernatorial election in solidly red Alabama. You've got to go back to former Gov. Don Siegelman's 1998 victory.DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUBJones will now face a steep uphill climb to defeat Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who easily captured the Republican nomination, in the race t...
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says 62 potential unmarked graves found on northern Alberta reserve
The Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, in conjunction with the University of Alberta, announced Tuesday it has identified 62 potential unmarked graves after a two-year search of the reserve in northern Alberta.
Trump ally Tommy Tuberville cruises to Alabama GOP governor nomination
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a top Senate supporter and ally of President Donald Trump, cruised to the GOP gubernatorial nomination in his home state of Alabama on Tuesday.Tuberville defeated longshot rivals Ken McFeeters, an insurance agency owner, and Will Santivasci, a small business owner, to capture the Republican nomination in the solidly red state in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Kay Ivey.A former longtime college football coach who spent 10 years as head coach at Auburn ...
Most mainstream films already use AI. The new Oscars rules won't stop that
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has adjusted the eligibility criteria for films vying for Oscars from 2027 onward.
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Iran Teaching Civilians How To Shoot: Public Tutorials On State TV and In Marketplaces
Iran Teaching Civilians How To Shoot: Public Tutorials On State TV and In Marketplaces Amid stalled peace talks and ongoing tit-for-tat threats, Iranians are reportedly arming themselves in preparation a potential US ground invasion, or renewal of major military action in its skies. CNN cameras captured individual citizens being given gun component lessons in the middle of streets and in busy bazaars. Also state TV has been featuring detailed tutorials and presentations on how to e...
Kentucky physician advances to general election after receiving glowing Trump endorsement: 'True friend'
Ralph Alvarado, a Kentucky state senator, advanced to the general election Tuesday evening to be Rep. Andy Barr's, R-Ky., potential successor shortly after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.Alvarado, who has positioned himself as a pro-Trump, America First candidate, strengthens the president’s record of endorsements in a state that’s produced a handful of the administration’s most vocal critics within his party.Amid frustrations with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Sen. Rand Paul,...
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ICE Makes Courthouse Arrest Despite Judge’s Order
A Honduran man was taken into custody on Tuesday in New York City, which his lawyers said violated a prohibition imposed a day earlier. Hours later, the man was released.
Pentagon cuts Brigade Combat Teams in Europe as Trump pressures NATO on spending
The Pentagon announced Tuesday it is reducing the number of Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) stationed in Europe from four to three as the Trump administration presses NATO allies to increase defense spending.The decision comes after President Donald Trump repeatedly said European countries should contribute more to their own defense while relying less on the United States. It also follows the Pentagon’s recent decision to halt a planned rotation of roughly 4,000 U.S. troops to Poland.While the War D...
Gemini 3.5 Flash costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $9 per 1M output tokens, 3x the price of Gemini 3 Flash Preview and 6x the price of Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Simon Willison / Simon Willison's Weblog: Gemini 3.5 Flash costs $1.50 per 1M input tokens and $9 per 1M output tokens, 3x the price of Gemini 3 Flash Preview and 6x the price of Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Longtime news anchor-turned-House candidate wins Dem primary in key Pennsylvania district
Democrat Janelle Stelson, the longtime former anchor for Lancaster’s NBC affiliate, defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in a battle to take on one of the more endangered Republicans in the House, Freedom Caucus stalwart Scott Perry.Perry, of Dillsburg, was an ally of Elon Musk’s DOGE endeavor and has staked out reliably conservative positions on most issues, chairing the Freedom Caucus in 2022, but barely held onto his seat in 2024 against Stelson by a few thousand votes.Stelson ...
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Matthew Perry’s personal belongings to be auctioned, including signed Friends scripts
The auction aims to raise money for the Matthew Perry Foundation.
Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him
Dating in the digital era isn't easy, as one Oscar-nominated filmmaker learned the hard way.Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Martin Scorsese classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," revealed in a Facebook post that he had dabbled in developing an "AI girlfriend.""Out of a desire to understand male/female interaction in our matrix, I procured an online AI girlfriend. What a disappointment," the 79-year-old Schrader wrote early Tuesday morning. "I tried to probe her programming, the bounda...
The National | Iconic Snowbirds grounded
May 19, 2026 | Canada’s iconic Snowbirds will be grounded after this season until a new fleet arrives. Three men killed at a San Diego mosque are praised for their heroic actions. And an ebola outbreak sparks global concern.
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Why College Grads Hate AI
Why College Grads Hate AI Authored by Adam Sharp via DailyReckoning.com, I saw a fascinating clip on Twitter/X recently. At the graduation ceremony for the University of Central Florida, the commencement speaker brought up AI. “The rise of artificial intelligence is the next industrial revolution.” BOOOOOO! HISS! The new college grads are not fans. To understand how the public attitude toward AI has changed, watch the 1-minute video below of a commencement speech in Florida:...
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Married at First Sight UK: Channel 4 kept contestant on air after assault arrest despite protests
A senior executive told the family: 'We are not judge and jury'.
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Bain fire injures 4 in Riverside County; civilian drones interfere with firefighting aircraft
The Bain fire ignited in the Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders and injuring four people. The blaze grew to 900 acres by 5 p.m. and firefighting aircraft were briefly grounded due to civilian drones spotted flying in the area.
Trump's Georgia candidate heads to GOP runoff for governor against billionaire businessman Jackson
President Donald Trump's endorsement wasn't enough to carry Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to outright victory in the Republican primary race to succeed term-limited conservative Gov. Brian Kemp.But the president's backing did help Jones advance to a runoff in the race for the GOP nomination in the crucial southeastern battleground state.Jones and healthcare executive and billionaire businessman Rick Jackson were the top two finishers in Tuesday's GOP gubernatorial primary in Georgia, the Associate...
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‘I’m dying’: Witness describes final moments of woman who fell in New York manhole
The woman died after falling into an open manhole after getting out of her car.
Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo faces backlash for pledging to imprison 'American Zionists' at ICE facility
A Democratic House candidate from Texas is fielding criticism from some in her own party after she pledged to send American Zionists to a facility currently being used to detain undocumented immigrants.In an Instagram post last week, Maureen Galindo said she would turn the "Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking.""It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists," Gali...
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Why this Ebola outbreak will be so difficult to contain
Washington Post: Experts warn death toll is likely to rise sharply in the coming weeks.
Boston-based CircuitHub, which manufactures circuit boards based on customers' requirements, raised a $28M Series A led by Plural
Natalie Breymeyer / Axios: Boston-based CircuitHub, which manufactures circuit boards based on customers' requirements, raised a $28M Series A led by Plural CircuitHub, an electronics manufacturer,
Trump-Linked Crypto Company Notes ‘Substantial Doubt’ It Can Survive Another 12 Months
AI Financial is a publicly traded company heavily invested in Trump-related crypto.
Trump pick Ed Gallrein projected to win Republican primary over Thomas Massie in Kentucky
Kentucky U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie lost his Republican House primary Tuesday in another test of U.S. President Donald Trump's power over his party after he handpicked challenger and ultimate winner Ed Gallrein to oust the incumbent.
Joe Rogan baffled by AOC's 'weird' anti-billionaire comments claiming people can't earn a billion dollars
"The Joe Rogan Experience" host Joe Rogan called out Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., for her "weird" comments criticizing billionaires."This idea that it’s easy to become a billionaire and that these billionaires somehow or another are the problem because they’re not paying their fair share is so weird," Rogan said on his podcast Tuesday. "That that’s a narrative that actually gets pushed through when you look at the actual numbers of the tax base and how much they contribute and how many...
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Multiple States Begin Ejecting Illegal Immigrants From Subsidized Healthcare
Multiple States Begin Ejecting Illegal Immigrants From Subsidized Healthcare The political left often betrays their true agenda in the legislation they choose to oppose. The SAVE Act, for example, would require proof of citizenship to vote in US elections; a law which the majority of countries around the world enforce. It's widely supported by around 80% of the public, yet, Democrats stubbornly refuse to pass it. Why? Because they know there are illegal immigrants voting in th...
Lamar Jackson absent from Ravens OTA as new coach Jesse Minter downplays voluntary practice skip
The Baltimore Ravens were without their two-time NFL MVP quarterback when Tuesday’s organized team activities (OTAs) began.Why Lamar Jackson was absent from Tuesday’s media-open practice remains unclear. Monday’s voluntary OTAs were closed to reporters. New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon."Lamar’s been one of our leaders of the offseason program, and he had a couple things go...
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Mosque security guard hailed a hero who saved hundreds of children from gunmen
Father-of-eight Amin Abdullah held off shooters long enough for mosque to lockdown.
Shapiro vs Trump-backed Garrity set for high-stakes Pennsylvania governor showdown
The general election showdown for governor in the crucial northeastern battleground of Pennsylvania is set between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity.Neither Shapiro nor Garrity faced any opponents as they cruised to the Democratic and GOP gubernatorial nominations in Tuesday's primary.Shapiro, who is viewed as a likely contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, has kept his eye on his 2026 re-election, which is the top-of-the-ballot race in...
Critics reviews for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' are out, and it's yet another bad sign for Disney, Star Wars
There are arguments to be had over which film franchise would be considered the most "successful" in Hollywood history. But virtually everyone would agree that the "Star Wars" property is squarely in the top few on that list. And the franchise's latest release, "The Mandalorian and Grogu," is hitting theaters this weekend.Some of the most legendary films in the entertainment industry came from Star Wars. Stories from George Lucas that organically created iconic characters. Characters that remain...
Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive
A tourist outing on the frozen edges of Siberia’s Lake Baikal ended in tragedy Tuesday after a hovercraft carrying travelers overturned in frigid waters leaving five people dead and sparking a large-scale rescue effort, according to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations and as cited by local media Interfax and Komsomolskaya Pravda.Emergency officials said the vessel a Sever-750 airboat designed to travel across both ice and water capsized just offshore with 18 people aboard. Rescue crews man...
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Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply Or Face More ICE Boots On The Ground: Homan
Sanctuary Jurisdictions Must Comply Or Face More ICE Boots On The Ground: Homan Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States will see more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel on the ground if they do not allow local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE officers, border czar Tom Homan said in a May 15 interview with the Daily Signal. Federal law enforcement agents confront anti-ICE protesters during...
Jason Kidd fired months after signing lucrative deal as Masai Ujiri demands 'new direction' for Mavericks
Jason Kidd oversaw perhaps the most chaotic stretch of basketball in Dallas Mavericks history. Now, he’s no longer tied to the franchise’s mess.Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.Just months ago, Kidd signed a lucrative multi-year contract extension, while owner Patrick Dumont leaned heavily on him following the firing of general manager Nico Harrison.MAVERICK...
A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as 'The Last Show' host
Stephen Colbert's stint as host of "The Late Show" comes to an end this week after a tenure marked by him becoming arguably the most rabidly partisan host in the late-night landscape.Colbert transformed the CBS show into #Resistance television in the Trump era and made it into a major platform for Democrats, encouraging fellow late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers to follow suit. Here is a look back at some of Colbert's most partisan moments during his time as "The Late Show" host:S...
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Sci-Hub and Libgen descend from a Soviet tradition of smuggled science
Today's enormous shadow libraries Sci-Hub, Library Genesis, and the rest trace back to Soviet samizdat, the underground practice of typing forbidden books onto carbon paper and passing the copies hand to hand. Russian scholars who grew up inside that culture started digitizing texts in the 1990s, and the through-line from clandestine typewriters to today's gigantic online archives is direct. Read the rest The post Sci-Hub and Libgen descend from a Soviet tradition of smuggled science appeared f...
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2 Die at Troubled Rikers Jail Complex in 24 Hours
The deaths, of a 40-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman, bring to four the number of fatalities at Rikers Island this year.
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Girl, 12, was injured in alleged bullying incident. That wasn't what caused her death, M.E. says
Khimberly, 12, died days after she was hit in the head with a water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at school. The L.A. County medical examiner determined that her death was caused by an underlying medical condition.
Man plays musical DWI chairs with his friend after showing up drunk to pick them up from DWI arrest
A man with a prior DWI conviction already under his belt allegedly showed up drunk to the county jail to pick up a friend who had been released after their own DWI arrest.He did not pass go and did not collect his friend before returning home safely. Antone Glionna, 25, instead played a classic game of musical DWI chairs with the person he was there to drive home.WRGB Albany reports that he was arrested after deputies suspected that he was intoxicated. Adding to his list of troubles on Saturday,...
Pirro doubles down on juvenile crime crackdown after DC mayor candidate calls Trump admin curfews 'dangerous'
U.S. District Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Tuesday told Fox News that she plans to implement measures to crack down on juvenile crime with or without local D.C. officials.The three top Democratic candidates for mayor of the nation's capital all said during a Monday night debate that they would refuse to cooperate with Pirro's recently-announced plan to charge parents of juveniles who break the curfew that the city has imposed."The truth is that I'm gonna get what I need...
Extreme depth made fatal cave dive perilous at luxury honeymoon destination
The search for the remaining bodies of the Italian divers who perished inside a deep underwater cave in the Maldives continued Tuesday, as officials described the recovery mission as "very challenging."The five Italians, who went missing on Thursday, were killed while diving near Alimathaa, a dive site, in Vaavu Atoll, as The Associated Press reported earlier and as Fox News Digital also reported. Authorities have recovered three of the divers' bodies two on Tuesday, and one earlier. The other t...
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Occupy Wall Street co-founder built an AI organizing mentor that runs offline
Most AI assistants send your conversations to someone else's server. Outcry, a free app from Micah Bornfree, PhD, takes the opposite tack: the model lives on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple silicon Mac, and nothing it discusses with you is ever transmitted anywhere. Read the rest The post Occupy Wall Street co-founder built an AI organizing mentor that runs offline appeared first on Boing Boing.
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IRGC Says It Foiled US Arms Shipments To 'Terror Groups' Near Border With Iraqi Kurdistan
IRGC Says It Foiled US Arms Shipments To 'Terror Groups' Near Border With Iraqi Kurdistan Via The Cradle Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement on Monday that it foiled an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of US-made weapons and ammunition into the country. "Counter-revolutionary terror groups based in north Iraq, acting on behalf of the US and Zionist regime, intended to transfer a large shipment of brand-new US weapons and ammunition into the count...
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Vegan diet may have driven UK student to kill herself, inquest finds
She showed signs of psychiatric disorder prompted by vitamin deficiency, coroner records.
Google updates Project Genie, its interactive world builder, with Street View integration, and expands access to the tool to AI Ultra subscribers globally
Jessica Conditt / Engadget: Google updates Project Genie, its interactive world builder, with Street View integration, and expands access to the tool to AI Ultra subscribers globally Ground your sno
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‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned
A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales.
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In deal with business leaders, $30 minimum wage for L.A. hotel and airport workers will be delayed
The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.
Google and Xreal’s ‘Project Aura’ XR Smart Glasses Are Legit
The spatial computing experience isn't as immersive as an XR headset, but maybe it doesn't need to be.
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"A Breakthrough": White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent
"A Breakthrough": White House Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Announcement Is Imminent Authored by Micah Zimmerman via BitcoinMagazine.com, The White House is on the verge of a formal announcement on the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the official leading the charge says the hard part is done. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told an interviewer this week that the administration has cleared a major legal hurdle in sta...
On-demand manufacturing startup SendCutSend raised $110M co-led by Sequoia, Paradigm, and Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison, valuing it at $1B
Kate Clark / Wall Street Journal: On-demand manufacturing startup SendCutSend raised $110M co-led by Sequoia, Paradigm, and Stripe co-founders Patrick and John Collison, valuing it at $1B Custom she
Former WWE NXT UK star Rohan Raja talks journey to pro wrestling, surprising reaction he got from his family
Rohan Raja was a major player on the tag team scene for WWE NXT UK before the brand shut down and folded into the current state of NXT programming. He came a long way from his roots in the United Kingdom and Australia to being a challenger for the tag team titles.Raja was born in the United Kingdom and was thrust into pro wrestling fandom thanks to his grandfather, father and brother, who were all massive fans. He got his first glimpse at the sport when he was just four years old and knew right ...
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A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part VI: The Great Silence and the Great Filter
In the closing decades of the 20th century, several proposed explanations were put forward for why humanity has not yet found evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence in the cosmos.
Andy Barr bests crowded Senate primary with help from Trump on way to replacing McConnell
In one of the most crowded Republican Senate primaries in the country, President Donald Trump's thumb on the scale proved the difference maker. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., came out on top of an 11-person bar fight in Kentucky, teeing him up for a showdown in November to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a one-time ally-turned-thorn in Trump's side.Though it’s a race overshadowed by another contest, where Trump is the driving factor in the state, it’s still significant, given that Barr and...
Google announces updates to Flow and Flow Music: Gemini Omni support, mobile apps, the ability to create custom tools like a video resizer or shaders, and more
Macy Meyer / CNET: Google announces updates to Flow and Flow Music: Gemini Omni support, mobile apps, the ability to create custom tools like a video resizer or shaders, and more Google Flow's famil
Plex Triples Lifetime Subscription Cost To $750
BrianFagioli shares a report from NERDS.xyz: Plex is raising the price of a new Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1. That's a $500 increase for media server software. Plex says it needs the money for "long-term development" and future features, but a lot of self-hosting folks are already wondering if this is basically a soft way of killing the Lifetime option without officially removing it. At nearly $750, are people just going to move to Jellyfin instead? As for those future im...
Mango clothing tycoon’s son named suspect in death of billionaire whose brand stretches across US
The son of a billionaire fashion mogul whose clothing company sells apparel across the United States was arrested Tuesday in Spain as authorities investigate his father’s death after a fall in a mountainous tourist area near Barcelona, according to Reuters.Isak Andic, 71, was hiking with his son in the mountains near Barcelona when he fell about 500 feet down a cliff and died in December 2024. tHE son, Jonathan Andic, 45, was the only witness.The fatal fall was initially ruled accidental, but no...
Google debuts Gemini for Science, a set of experimental tools that help researchers generate hypotheses, conduct testing, and understand scientific literature
Jackson Chen / Engadget: Google debuts Gemini for Science, a set of experimental tools that help researchers generate hypotheses, conduct testing, and understand scientific literature Three new feat
Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal
Three of five regional winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize are suspected of relying on chatbots. They’re certainly not alone.
Children of couple killed in mistaken identity shooting allegedly tied to Ryan Wedding sue police
A brother and sister have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Peel Regional Police, claiming their parents, killed in a mistaken identity shooting , would still be alive if police had warned the family there might be an "imminent" threat to their safety.
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"Need Solidarity , Not Stigma": African Officials Say US Ebola-Related Restrictions Unnecessary
"Need Solidarity , Not Stigma": African Officials Say US Ebola-Related Restrictions Unnecessary The U.S. government on May 18 said it will not let people without U.S. passports enter the United States if they have been to African countries affected by, or close to, a new Ebola outbreak within the past 21 days. As Zachary Stieber reports for The Epoch Times, the countries are Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a public heal...
Kim Kardashian says she takes 35 supplements a day as part of her wild health and wellness routine
Kim Kardashian will stop at nothing to remain young and beautiful.The reality star gave a peak into her daily routine during an appearance on Amy Poehler's recent "Good Hang" podcast.Kardashian, 45, boasted about her impressive wellness routine, which includes 35 supplements each day.KIM KARDASHIAN'S $6M DEAL WITH RAY J EXPLODES AS JUDGE REFUSES TO KEEP SECRETS SEALEDAfter Poehler reveled in the need to up her "weight stuff" for healthy bone density, the mother-of-four admitted to an unusual ann...
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Android XR is finally starting to feel real
Google has a lot to prove, but its smart glasses will have a few big advantages.
Gemini 3.5 Flash: more expensive, but Google plan to use it for everything
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Sources detail growing concerns inside SoftBank over Masayoshi Son's $60B+ bet on OpenAI, which some fear concentrates too much capital into a single company (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Sources detail growing concerns inside SoftBank over Masayoshi Son's $60B+ bet on OpenAI, which some fear concentrates too much capital into a single company With more than $60 billion co
Discord now has end-to-end encryption on all calls
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This Pacific island nation hopes you will call it by a new name
New York Times: The island's 11,000 residents will vote on the change in a referendum.
Could Ebola spread to the US? WHO emergency sparks fears after American infected in Congo
The World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency as a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa sparks concern that the deadly virus could spread beyond the region including into the United States.The outbreak has been linked to dozens of suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda.Ebola is a zoonotic, viral disease that is rare but life-threatening, according to Cleveland Clinic. Outbreaks typically develop in areas of Afri...
Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens accuses longtime manager of 'stealing' from him: 'Liar and a thief'
Terrell Owens accused his former manager of over 15 years of stealing money from him while working for him.The Hall of Fame receiver posted a photo of an email pointing out alleged funds and a screen recording of a text exchange between the two in which Owens called out Heather Mesalam for "stealing.""I’m posting this because (Heather Mesalam) has handled my business affairs for 15+ years and I discovered on last Oct 3rd that she had stolen from me. The video screenshot puts everything in perspe...
Comedian Andy Richter will serve as 'Commander in Beef' for the second-annual Wienie 500
There's no question that one of the most memorable parts of the run-up to the 2025 Indianapolis 500 was the Wienie 500.A fleet of Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles burning rubber and whatever else around the Brickyard was, in a word, magic.Now, this year, the race is getting its own celebrity "Commander in Beef," with the inaugural honor going to comedian Andy Richter.KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE 27-FOOT OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE TO THE PROM"We all remember where we were when the inaugural Wienie 500...
Sources: Zyphra, which trains and runs inference for its open-weight models on AMD hardware, is raising a $500M Series B at a valuation of at least $5B
Anna Tong / Forbes: Sources: Zyphra, which trains and runs inference for its open-weight models on AMD hardware, is raising a $500M Series B at a valuation of at least $5B The Series B round, which
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Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance
Americans Who Can Are Dropping Medical Insurance Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, Have you observed what is happening with medical insurance in the United States? There is an upheaval taking place. You might be experiencing it yourself. The Wakely Consulting Group has taken upon itself to track trends in the medical insurance market, both pricing and participation. Their latest report has documented an ongoing and profound shift, one so dramatic that it portends so...
Ex-WWE announcer Kayla Becker touts BZZR as 'home base' for sports fans
Pro wrestling fans know Kayla Becker as a regular during WWE programming doing backstage interviews, hosting pre-shows and even trying her hand at in-ring announcing.Becker is being introduced to a whole host of new sports fans due to her partnership with BZZR – a social media platform dedicated to the fanatic.PRO WRESTLING PODCASTER DWAYNE SWAYZE TALKS TEAMING WITH MVP FOR SHOW, PARTNERSHIP WITH BZZRShe told Fox News Digital she was excited to get back to her broadcasting roots and expanding he...
California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive
Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.
Threat actors published 600+ malicious versions to npm as part of the Shai-Hulud supply chain campaign; most of the affected packages are in the @antv ecosystem
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Canadian noncitizen accused of illegally voting in federal and state elections
A Canadian man living in Massachusetts illegally voted in multiple federal and state elections while lying about his citizenship status, federal prosecutors said.Sunny Manhertz, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, illegally registered to vote in Saugus, Mass., and allegedly cast ballots in various local, state, primary, and federal elections in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024, the Justice Department said.He is charged with one count of unlawful voting by aliens and one count of the procurement, c...
'Landman' star Ali Larter wows in 'stunning' selfies as she shows off rugged mountain lifestyle
Ali Larter is enjoying spring in the mountains.In a new Instagram dump, the 50-year-old actress stunned in a series of photos, featuring her in a white button-down collared shirt and big black sunglasses."Spring has sprung in the mountains!" she captioned the post.The actress accessorized the look with a diamond necklace and bold lipstick as she posed looking down at the camera with the sun shining behind her.ALI LARTER LEAVES LITTLE TO IMAGINATION IN SHEER BURGUNDY OUTFIT AT LONDON 'LANDMAN' PR...
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old says boy showed ‘violent’ warning signs – assistant principal now on trial
Graphic Content Warning: This article includes police body-camera footage from the aftermath of a school shooting.Former Virginia teacher Abby Zwerner testified Tuesday that the 6-year-old student who shot her inside a first-grade classroom had been acting "defiant" and displaying troubling behavior in the days and hours leading up to the attack."I saw this student looking at me," she testified. "I looked over, the gun was pointed right at me, and then I was shot."Zwerner took the stand in Newpo...
Trump admin readies Raul Castro indictment as fatal shootdown case resurfaces: sources
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is expected to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital.Fox News additionally learned that a scheduled press conference in Miami on Wednesday is in connection with efforts to indict the former communist leader Raul Castro, per law enforcement sources familiar with the situation.When asked whether Castro would be indicted, a DOJ Office of Public Affairs Director Emily Covington told ...
Gerrit Cole to make first Yankees start since 2024 World Series, Aaron Boone announces
Gerrit Cole is finally ready for his New York Yankees return since having Tommy John surgery.Cole will make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays - his first start for the Yankees since 2024.Cole, 35, missed the entirety of the 2025 campaign after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in his right UCL.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Yankees’ starting pitching staff has been a stellar group to start the 2026 campaign, but Cole’s return comes at a perfect t...
Harrison Ford urges Arizona State graduates to 'extend social justice,' prevent 'mass extinction'
Actor Harrison Ford told graduates at Arizona State University (ASU) to "extend social justice" to clean up the environmental "mess" his generation left behind for them.The legendary "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" actor gave the commencement speech during a graduation ceremony on May 11, where he received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters degree for his work in conservation.Ford's background in fighting climate change was a significant theme throughout the speech as he warned studen...
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy continues to do his insufferable underdog performance
The Milwaukee Brewers are a model organization across Major League Baseball.Despite continually running one of the sport's lowest payrolls, steadfastly refusing to spend money, and trading away most of the star players they develop, the Brewers are relentlessly successful. Just in the past few years, Milwaukee has traded away star closer Josh Hader, top-end starter Corbin Burnes, another star closer in Devin Williams, and some of the core of their 2025 team like Caleb Durbin and Isaac Collins. O...
Damon Lindelof Equates His ‘Star Wars’ Firing to the Franchise’s Biggest Issue
The 'Lost,' 'Watchmen,' and 'Lanterns' writer correlates his exit to a key issue in a galaxy far, far, away.
How transparent is AI in the workplace and in recruitment?
As artificial intelligence continues to transform recruitment and workplace practices, questions around transparency, fairness, and trust are becoming increasingly urgent. A new article sheds light on
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Korean Bubble Mania: Retail Investors Max Out On Margin Debt, Choose To "Risk Complete Collapse" Than Miss Stock Rally
Korean Bubble Mania: Retail Investors Max Out On Margin Debt, Choose To "Risk Complete Collapse" Than Miss Stock Rally For many years, Koreans were bitcoin's best friend. After bitcoin emerged about a decade ago as the asset class with the most pronounced momentum - both to the upside and the downside - Korea's daytrading army, famous for being totally unable to do any fundamental valuation analysis but legendary for its wilnningness to piggyback on any momentum with suicidal lever...
Google Changes Its Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years
Google is giving its iconic search box its first major redesign since 2001. The new design incorporates, you guessed it, artificial intelligence, "getting bigger and more interactive so that people can ask even longer questions and upload photographs and videos into queries," reports the New York Times. "In addition, people can ask follow-up questions with a chatbot on Google's main search page." From the report: The company will also offer digital assistants, known as agents, to automate search...
Iconic Las Vegas burger joint closes its doors, blames rising costs for city's decline
The Heart Attack Grill, the over-the-top Las Vegas restaurant known for its calorie-loaded "Bypass Burgers" and hospital-themed servers, announced this week it will close its Sin City doors.The restaurant was founded by Jon Basso in Chandler, Arizona, in 2005. It relocated to downtown Las Vegas in 2011.It's most known for its unapologetically indulgent menu including massive burgers, fries cooked in pure lard, even unfiltered cigarettes.LAS VEGAS BECOMING 'PLAYGROUND FOR THE AFFLUENT' AS 'EVERYD...
Roblox authorizes its first share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to $3B of its stock, including $1B over the next year; RBLX is down ~45% YTD
Cecilia D'Anastasio / Bloomberg: Roblox authorizes its first share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to $3B of its stock, including $1B over the next year; RBLX is down ~45% YTD Roblox Corp.
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California, other states sue over new Trump limits on loans for nurses, PAs, therapists
California and other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by students in healthcare fields.
Dems score win as GOP senator helps advance Iran war powers resolution
A Senate Republican spurned by President Donald Trump joined Senate Democrats to handcuff his war powers in Iran and provided the key vote to advance a war powers resolution through a key hurdle. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who lost his primary bid over the weekend, sided with Senate Democrats in their war of attrition to curtail Trump's policing powers in the Middle East. It comes after Democrats successfully gained another defector, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, last week. Cassidy said in a sta...
DOJ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s prior tax returns in settlement order signed by Blanche
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Tuesday barring the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from examining President Donald Trump’s prior tax returns and blocking the agency from pursuing pending claims against Trump, his family or his businesses.The order stems from a settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, a case filed in the Southern District of Florida, according to the document signed by Blanche on May 19, 2026. The order also establishes what it calls an "Ant...
Google Seems Pretty Scared of the Words ‘Smart Glasses’
Oh, you mean "intelligent eyewear"?
Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile
The feature lets you turn all AI enhancements off with one tap.
Man allegedly called 911 multiple times to report zombies, ghosts and a UFO, then claimed to be a cop
A West Virginia man repeatedly called 911 to report a trifecta of extraterrestrial and undead beings at his home, authorities said.Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Elkins, who was arrested Sunday, is charged with misuse of a local emergency telephone system and impersonating a law enforcement officer, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.TEXAS WOMAN ARRESTED FOR POSING AS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER TO PROVE POINT ON SCHOOL SHOOTINGSFour deputies responded to Nelan's residence following a serie...
AI can seem more human than real humans in a classic Turing test
A new University of California San Diego study unveils the first empirical evidence that a modern artificial intelligence system can pass the Turing test—a major scientific benchmark that asks whether
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Mamdani Touts First City-Owned Grocery Store
Mamdani Touts First City-Owned Grocery Store Authored by Chris Wade via The Center Square, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced the site of the latest city-owned grocery store as the democratic socialist looks to make good on a key campaign pledge. The 20,000-square-foot store, located in the Bronx’s Hunts Point neighborhood, is part of a $70 million plan that includes opening stores in the city’s five boroughs. The plan calls for hiring a private operator to r...
Southampton's season-long espionage scheme costs the club a shot at $270M in Premier League riches
A massive "Spygate" scandal rocked English soccer, leading to Southampton FC’s expulsion from the EFL Championship playoffs.The club went full 007 after reportedly being caught filming an opponent’s private practice session.The English Football League dropped the hammer after an Independent Disciplinary Commission found Southampton guilty of violating rules of good faith.The EFL released a statement following its investigation."Southampton was first charged on Friday 8 May, with further charges ...
Doorbell video captures man firing shotgun through front door before allegedly returning, killing teen: report
A man who has now been arrested on a murder charge was allegedly caught on camera blasting a shotgun through the front door of the victim's home hours before the incident.Doorbell video from May 16 allegedly shows Sean Hubbard, 34, firing the gun at the entrance of a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, according to WBTV. While Hubbard's face is completely exposed to the camera, the firearm is wrapped in what appears to be a hooded sweatshirt or jacket.Nobody was home at the time of the shooting, ...
Google just declared itself a contender in AI design at IO 2026
Google says it's designed the app to be accessible to everyone, from teachers to small business owners.
This bestselling UV-protection shirt just dropped to $8 on Amazon an all-time low
Whether you're heading to the beach or shopping for Father's Day, this Amazon-favorite UPF 50 shirt is a worthwhile purchase that's hard to pass up. Aside from its incredibly affordable $8 sale price (an all-time low), this lightweight shirt is known for its quick-dry fabric and built-in sun protection, making it a practical and budget-friendly pick for spring and summer.Original price: $29.99Price-tracking data shows this sun protection shirt rarely drops below $10. It briefly hit its all-time ...
8 carry-on bags worth buying, including 5 our team uses on every trip
The right carry-on makes every trip smoother, whether you're navigating crowded airports or skipping the baggage claim line. We tapped a few members of our team who travel often to share the carry-ons they rely on most. Expandable soft-sided luggage and secure hard-shell designs from brands like Travelpro, SwissGear and Monos made the cut. Please note that these recommendations reflect the individual opinions of FOX News Deals team members, and experiences may vary.READ MORE: Add to cart: 9 thin...
You can now talk to your Gmail inbox, as seen at Google IO 2026
Google expands Gmail’s AI Inbox with conversational voice search, letting users ask Gemini to find buried email details.
