WATCH: Fetterman reveals his ‘one regret’ from COVID era after Fauci testimony

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., says one of his regrets from the COVID-19 pandemic was not speaking up more forcefully about the possibility the virus originated in a lab after a heated exchange with Anthony Fauci at a Senate hearing Wednesday."Did I have regrets?" Fetterman said. "Well, I did."Speaking to Fox News Digital after questioning Fauci at the Senate hearing, Fetterman said he regretted not speaking up when the lab leak theory was dismissed as a "fringe" idea.CBP INTERCEPTED BIOLOGICAL MAT...

Senator’s F-bomb bashing of Fauci rocks Internet: ‘High-heat fastball!’

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, tore into Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as President Joe Biden's chief medical advisor and was a key government spokesman during the COVID-19 pandemic, dropping an F-bomb during Wednesday's congressional hearing.Fauci was issued a subpoena by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., as part of a congressional investigation into the origins of COVID-19 and the federal government's response to the pandemic. Paul, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,...

Paul Finebaum eviscerates Illinois' Bret Bielema after his claim that the SEC is stuck living in the past

ESPN's Paul Finebaum has offered a rebuttal to Bret Bielema and the Illinois head coach's nonchalant yet noteworthy comments about the SEC wanting to live in the past. Finebaum brought out the receipts, too, which don't exactly put Bielema in the best light.While speaking at Big Ten media days on Tuesday, Bielema elected to take a not-so-subtle shot at the Southeastern Conference."[SEC commissioner] (Greg) Sankey, I know he's gotta protect the SEC, and they kinda wanna live in 2005 forever," Bie...

Work Halted at Another Office Conversion in Midtown Manhattan

The Department of Buildings ordered work to stop on certain floors at 750 Third Avenue. It’s the third conversion project to have work halted since one became dangerously unstable earlier this month.

Standardized battery database could improve AI-guided solid-state battery design

Thousands of peer-reviewed papers on battery devices are published each year. Despite this rapid growth, the data contained within these publications are often reported in different formats and with v

Giants outfielder suffers late-night scooter accident while already dealing with foot injury, team says

Harrison Bader's season has gone from bad to worse.The San Francisco Giants outfielder has been limited to just 30 games due to injury, and when he's been on the field, it has not been pleasant.Bader is hitting just .170 with a .198 on-base percentage and .358 slugging percentage, as he's dealt with plantar fasciitis for the second time in his MLB career.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBut this week, the Giants announced that Bader had a "scooter accident" on "Saturday night/ea...

Vacation paradise evacuated as raging wildfire threatens to roar back amid high winds

Greek authorities warned Wednesday that strong winds could reignite a wildfire on the popular tourist island of Paros, after the blaze forced residents and visitors to evacuate.Paros, an island between Mykonos and Santorini, was hit by the wildfire Tuesday, prompting precautionary evacuations in multiple communities.Flames spread through dry vegetation near the Kampi area, Italian outlet Ansa reported.THOUSANDS SWARM STUNNING MOUNTAIN ESCAPE AS SELFIE TOURISM BACKLASH ERUPTS ONLINEAlthough the b...

Houthis Signal Red Sea Shipping Tolls In Mirror Image Of Iran's Hormuz Plan

Houthis Signal Red Sea Shipping Tolls In Mirror Image Of Iran's Hormuz Plan Houthis have entered the chat... Already multiple Saudi vessels have been targeted in the Red Sea region, forcing a number of tankers to U-turn, and now Yemen's Houthis are seeking to introduce their own 'toll system' for the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. "Yemen's information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, ...

JONATHAN TURLEY: Fauci took the Fifth, but his diary may have already answered for him

"Stick with the science and never veer from that, even when the science turns out to be an inconvenient truth for somebody." Dr. Anthony Fauci, then director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, delivered those words to Georgetown students in 2017 as the touchstone of medical ethics.On Wednesday, before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, Fauci replaced that line by repeatedly saying, "On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer based upon my rights un...

Police search additional area for missing Calgary boy as possible new evidence emerges

Calgary police say new information has prompted investigators to search an area in the northeast part of the city as they continue to try to locate 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit

DETROIT As high-tax, progressive-led cities continue to bleed residents nationwide, locals and policy experts in Detroit are offering contrasting visions for the Motor City’s future, with some eyeing radical free market reforms to attract those fleeing the East and West coasts.High state and local taxes, lingering crime concerns and an astronomical cost of living continue to drive taxpayer flight out of blue strongholds like New York, Chicago, Boston and Los Angeles. According to a study by the ...

Top 5 moments from Fauci's hearing: Paul boots lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms

What was billed as a battle of wits between Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Dr. Anthony Fauci, with the lawmaker determined to uncover the former COVID-19 explainer-in-chief’s motivations during the pandemic, became a one-sided affair in the Senate.Paul has for years sought to uncover Fauci’s alleged role in funding "risky" research in China that Republicans say sparked the pandemic in 2020. He has argued that Fauci should be thrown in prison, and that the former chief medical advisor to the presiden...

Residents step up after roof blows off daycare in remote Sask. community

After a woman posted on Facebook about the damage to her daycare in Sandy Bay, Sask., several local men showed up to repair the rafters and cover the insulation with tarps.

Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight 'water thieving' AI data centers devouring rural Texas farmland

Willie Nelson urged Americans to think again when it comes to building the future.Nelson, 93, encouraged followers to "fight against data centers invading our land" in a social media plea shared Tuesday.The country music legend reflected on being able to see "stars at night" in his Texas hometown, but that light pollution and "water thieving" were imminent in a looming industrial climate.KACEY MUSGRAVES ABRUPTLY CANCELS CONCERT DATES FROM 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' TOUR"I grew up in Abbott, and I still...

Man Who Rammed Car Into Synagogue Sentenced to One More Week in Jail

Dan Sohail, who has spent six months in detention, pleaded guilty to damaging religious property in Brooklyn. The judge said that he needed mental health treatment and had not acted out of hate.

The SS Richard Montgomery's masts are coming down. The bombs are staying put

After decades, the SS Richard Montgomery's three masts are scheduled to come down in September. Specialist engineers will build a platform beside the wreck and cut the structures below sea level over several weeks. The approximately 1,400 tonnes of wartime explosives in its forward holds will be left exactly where they have been since 1944. Read the rest The post The SS Richard Montgomery's masts are coming down. The bombs are staying put appeared first on Boing Boing.

Top union 'cleared' by law firm over explosive corruption allegation previously gave millions to that firm

A law firm that says it found no evidence to support corruption allegations against two New York City unions has long-running financial and familial ties to those labor organizations, public records show.The Hotel Trades Council (HTC) and UNITE HERE Local 6 (UH6) hired Pitta LLP to investigate a whistleblower letter alleging a culture of quid pro quo corruption and improper gift-giving at the two unions. The firm’s review was completed in March 2026. While Pitta LLP ultimately found no evidence ...

‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 Ups the Ante in All the Right Ways

The noir 'Batman' animated series, starring Hamish Linklater, cranks up the intensity with a sharper story, shocking violence, and a heavier pulse in its second season, premiering on Prime Video on July 31.

DoorDash Is Building Its Own Drone Delivery Business

DoorDash has launched DoorDash Air, an in-house drone-delivery program that has just received FAA certification for commercial operations. "This does not mean DoorDash's custom-built drones will be delivering burritos tomorrow, or even next month," notes TechCrunch. "The company didn't provide a detailed timeline for when its aircraft would be used in operations." From the report: [I]t will likely begin with limited pilot programs in which the unmanned aircraft will travel short distances while ...

Garmin Boosts Full-Year Forecast As Wearables Earnings Jump

Garmin Boosts Full-Year Forecast As Wearables Earnings Jump Garmin shares jumped as much as 9.6% in premarket trading after the GPS-device maker delivered a broad beat on second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year outlook. Garmin produces GPS-enabled electronics and wearable technology across five main markets: Fitness: smartwatches, running watches, cycling computers and activity trackers Outdoor: hiking watches, handheld GPS devices, satellite communicators and dog-tra...

White Dwarfs Eat More Planetary Debris Than Thought, But Magnetic Fields Hide It

Planetary debris disks around white dwarfs appear to be more plentiful than thought. That's because some white dwarfs are magnetic, and those magnetic fields create patches of metallic debris near the stars' poles, where it's more difficult to detect. This leads to an underestimation of debris, something new research is trying to correct.

Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine

Andon Labs' latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever.

California teen lifeguard's viral rescue captures nationwide awe. He was just doing 'his duty'

A 16-year-old lifeguard in his first summer on the job helped rescue a child from pounding waves in Santa Cruz. His efforts drew widespread praise from California to the White House.

AI Worming through Word

AI Worming through Word Neat new prompt injection variant by Håkon Måløy, who found a way to upgrade prompt injection attacks against Microsoft Word to full self-replicating worms: An attacker places

Shopify’s CEO Wants Rich People to Get More Votes Than the Common Folk

Very cool ideas coming out of the heart of online ecommerce.

The Mamdani Grocery Grift: NYC Mayor Sells Taxpayers A Bill Of Goods On City-Run Stores

The Mamdani Grocery Grift: NYC Mayor Sells Taxpayers A Bill Of Goods On City-Run Stores Authored by Jonathan Turley, Last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s short stint as a faux president ended with an embarrassing acknowledgment that he could not, as promised during his campaign, arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. So, this week, Mamdani the Grocer made a reappearance, with details on the five city-run grocery stores that he will open. But rather than deliver discount...

Former Democratic staffers, DEI leaders shape Smithsonian leadership amid political firestorm

As Republicans intensify scrutiny of the Smithsonian Institution, numerous former Democratic staffers and employees of progressive nonprofits are holding senior positions throughout the nonprofit, while officials responsible for hiring emphasized diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A Fox News Digital review of public biographies and social media profiles identified roughly two dozen individuals employed by the Smithsonian in leadership positions or as curators who worked for Democ...

A'ja Wilson scores 28 as the Aces beat the Fire 98-83

A'ja Wilson scores 28 as the Aces beat the Fire 98-83

Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Lilian Weng is returning to OpenAI after announcing earlier this week she was leaving TML over workload-related health concerns (The Information)

The Information: Thinking Machines Lab co-founder Lilian Weng is returning to OpenAI after announcing earlier this week she was leaving TML over workload-related health concerns Lilian Weng, a resea

Mamdani won't rule out cash reparations, says he'll await NYC commission findings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not rule out awarding cash reparations to people impacted by slavery in the Big Apple during an interview on Tuesday, but said he was looking forward to the release of the findings by the city's commission."If a commission studying reparations in this city recommended cash reparations for people impacted in New York City, would you support that recommendation?" Charles Blow asked Mamdani during an interview for "The Root."Blow also noted Mamdani's statement...

PGA TOUR picks: Six Rocket Classic 2026 best bets ready to attack the Detroit Golf Club's tougher greens

The PGA TOUR rolls into the Motor City for the eighth and final edition of the Rocket Classic at historic Detroit Golf Club. Debuting in 2019, the event has produced champions such as Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler and two-time winner Cam Davis, but Rocket Mortgage will not return as title sponsor in 2027.Detroit Golf Club’s renovated Donald Ross layout has been transformed into a 7,328-yard, par-70 test. Two former par-5s are now lengthy par-4s, while rebuilt greens, repositioned bunkers and ...

It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models

I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.

It’s Frighteningly Easy to Jailbreak Some Frontier AI Models

I watched a new tool try to get around the model safeguards of four major frontier companies. You might be surprised by how they performed.

Toronto jail official targeted in alleged murder plot denies planting weapon in cell

The senior corrections officer targeted in an alleged murder plot that sparked the Project South investigation denied planting a weapon in the cell of an inmate, as he testified Wednesday in response to that inmate's Charter breach application, which the jail official described as "a further platform to victimize me."

Shark Week puts shark bite survival in focus with ER doc's expert tips

While shark encounters are exceedingly rare, an unexpected bite can pose an immediate, life-threatening emergency.In the critical first five minutes following an attack, swift action is the single biggest factor in survival.Dr. Kenneth J. Perry, an emergency medicine physician based in South Carolina, broke down the vital steps bystanders and victims should take to manage the situation before professional medical care arrives.SHARK WEEK SHOCKER AS GREAT WHITE BREACHES JUST YARDS FROM OBLIVIOUS B...

New Alberta-Canada infrastructure agreement aims to accelerate housing development

The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement to allow municipalities across the province to access hundreds of millions of dollars to invest in water and infrastructure and spur new housing developments.

Fed Holds Rates after “Good Family Fight” with 3 Dissenters, after Enormous Uncertainty in the Markets

Markets were left to their own devices for the first time in a generation after Warsh scuttled forward guidance as part of his Regime Change.

Watch Live: Fed Chair Warsh Explains 'Hawkish' Hold

Watch Live: Fed Chair Warsh Explains 'Hawkish' Hold Having delivered the biggest "non-cut" surprise to markets in decades - by holding rates unchanged (markets were pricing a 35% chance of a hike) - and given Warsh’s distaste for forward guidance, he is unlikely to offer any clearer signals during the press conference. Bear in mind that since 2015, traders have foreseen the Fed’s ultimate rate decision with an average error of 2.4 basis points the day before the central bank’s anno...

ICE arrests more than 900 suspected human traffickers during FIFA World Cup, rescues 180 victims: DHS

Federal agents arrested more than 900 suspected human traffickers and rescued 180 victims including 30 children during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday.The 905 arrests came during operations led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations, working alongside the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, DHS said."While Americans and international visitors wer...

House progressives revive Green New Deal for public schools as Dem civil war empowers far left

The environmental and social justice movement behind the Green New Deal is back at the forefront of Democrats' agenda, this time targeting America's education system.A group of House progressives led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a bill this week to "establish a Green New Deal for public schools."Details of the bill are not immediately available, and Jayapal's office did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for more details.FAR-LEFT ACTIVIST CONFERENCE AT TEACHERS UNION HQ RA...

Repaving work to reduce lanes for Las Vegas Airport Connector Tunnel

Repaving work to reduce lanes for Las Vegas Airport Connector Tunnel

What happened to leaving the groom at the altar like an adult? Bride-to-be accused of setting fire to church

The erosion of societal standards can be found just about anywhere you look these days. That includes backing out of a trip down the aisle you're not looking forward to taking.There used to be a time when an honest conversation could be had. An engagement could be called off well before the wheels are set in motion on putting together a wedding.Even if you got caught up in the excitement of being engaged, realized you weren't with the one you wanted to marry, but, for whatever reason, never got ...

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats marries former hoops staffer 20 years his junior following divorce

Valentine's Day may be long gone, but love is definitely in the air.Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats, 51, and former staffer Alex Accetta, 31, tied the knot last weekend in a ceremony attended by several Crimson Tide coaches as well as athletic director Greg Byrne.Accetta worked as the team’s director of operations before leaving for a role with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks in guest experience and operations.FORMER NEBRASKA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH ADMITS SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH EX-PLAYER,...

Bears legend Brian Urlacher talks team's likely move, USC son's college career

Brian Urlacher is calling his former team's bluff.The Chicago Bears have gone on record to say they are moving from the Windy City to Hammond, Indiana, announcing in June that they were "advanc[ing]" their stadium project in the city.But Urlacher is still holding onto hope in at least staying in the state of Illinois.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think that was still a ploy to try to get the state of Illinois to do something more than what they’ve done, which is nothing," ...

Trump's participation trophy heads to the Big Apple

Trump's giant, 10-foot-tall gold participation trophy honoring his "enthusiastic participation" in the Iran War is moving from Washington, D.C., to New York City! The trophy is believed to be the largest ever awarded to a sitting President, and is an attempt to de-escalate the conflict through positive reinforcement. Read the rest The post Trump's participation trophy heads to the Big Apple appeared first on Boing Boing.

Reporter's Notebook: Rand Paul's contempt vote crusade could be doomed despite Fauci pleading Fifth 111 times

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., will schedule a committee vote next week to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after invoking the 5th Amendment 111 times today.The committee could vote to hold Fauci in contempt. But it doesn’t stop there.Contempt of Congress must go before the entire Senate. It takes a simple majority to hold someone in contempt. But such a resolution must clear one filibuster, requiring 60 yeas.WATCH: FAUCI ATTORNEY...

Claude AI finds cryptography weaknesses human experts missed

AI company Anthropic has announced that its unreleased model, Claude Mythos Preview, has discovered previously unknown mathematical weaknesses in cryptographic algorithms that human researchers had mi

EXCLUSIVE: Resurfaced video shows James Talarico discussing ‘exciting’ opportunity to end ‘over-policing’

EXCLUSIVE: A resurfaced video shows that following the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots in the wake of George Floyd’s death, now-Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico said the country was facing a "really exciting" opportunity to "end the current situation of over-policing communities of color which has been in place in this country since its founding."Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker, is tied in recent polling with Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to be the state's next U.S....

Physicists Discover Previously Unknown Substance Born From Hiroshima Atomic Bombing

The most destructive events in human history seem to have created our strangest chemistry labs.

The ‘Game of Thrones’ Play Has Apparently Had a Rocky Road to Opening

'George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones: The Mad King' is now in previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

The New Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric Is a Small SUV With Big Range Expectations

And of course, the interior is dominated by screens.

No Rate-Change Sparks 3 Dissents As Warsh Fed Delivers Biggest 'Non-Cut' Surprise In Decades

No Rate-Change Sparks 3 Dissents As Warsh Fed Delivers Biggest 'Non-Cut' Surprise In Decades Tl;dr: The Fed held rates unchanged, delivering the biggest surprise "non-cut" to the market in decades. Three dissenters wanted a rate-hike, clearly signaling the direction of travel and confirming this decision as a "hawkish hold" though arguably only marginally. *  *  * Since the last FOMC meeting on June 17th (Kevin Warsh's first as Fed Chair), a lot has happened, with the Iran war re-...

Hawley trolls Fauci's blanket Fifth Amendment claims exposing 'contempt for this body'

Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci’s refusal to answer questions from Congress extended to simple facts, including the day of the week and the color of the tie he was wearing.Fauci, 85, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination about as many times as his years alive on Earth, despite Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., asserting that he did not have that right given his current legal status.Hawley c...

English professor, fired for assigning "political" short story, sues South Florida State College

An English professor at South Florida State College was fired for assigning an award-winning short story to her freshman class. Now Vinita Prabhakar is suing her former employer, claiming it breached her First Amendment rights. Prabhakar assigned Ottessa Moshfegh's "Bettering Myself," first published in The Paris Review and winner of the Plimpton Prize, to illustrate unreliable narrators. Read the rest The post English professor, fired for assigning "political" short story, sues South Florida ...

US-Owned LNG Ship Reportedly Struck By Kamikaze Drone At Egyptian Port

US-Owned LNG Ship Reportedly Struck By Kamikaze Drone At Egyptian Port A potentially major escalation emerged late Wednesday after a US-owned gas-processing vessel moored at Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta was reportedly struck by a drone, according to Reuters, citing maritime security firm Ambrey. Details remain scant, and this assessment is preliminary. Explosion disrupts Damietta LNG hub An explosion at Egypt's Damietta LNG terminal has disrupted operations at one of th...

Todd Blanche tells Epstein survivors to "get to the point"

Blanche needed to hold a meeting with a group Epstein survivors to get past the Senate. It sounds less like he met with them, and more like he was a belligerent jerk for 30 minutes. Epstein survivors waited months for a meeting with Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Read the rest The post Todd Blanche tells Epstein survivors to "get to the point" appeared first on Boing Boing.

Andy Reid provides update on wife of Eric Bieniemy, who was allegedly shot by own son

Andy Reid gave a positive update on the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who was shot earlier this week.Mia Bieniemy suffered "multiple gunshot wounds" at the couple's home in Ashburn, Virginia, and was originally in stable condition and hospitalized."She's doing great. She's doing better and great from where she was," Reid told reporters from training camp on Wednesday. "Out of the ICU unit, happy about that. EB is still with her, that part's important."CLICK HERE...

Google teases the Pixel 11 Pro and hints at a new camera bar feature

We played spot the difference and noticed this intriguing difference in Google's teaser for the Pixel 11 Pro.

Jared Leto responds to sexual misconduct allegations made by multiple women in explosive documentary

Jared Leto is denying allegations of criminal sexual conduct after four women accused the Oscar-winning actor and musician of offenses they claim occurred when they were teenagers."I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life," Leto said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "These claims are absolutely and categorically false."The allegations are detailed in the new BBC documentary, "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," which premiered Wednesday. The film features interviews...

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, giving 100K scientists, mathematicians, and engineers free access to its frontier models through 2027

Ina Fried / Axios: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, giving 100K scientists, mathematicians, and engineers free access to its frontier models through 2027 OpenAI is launching a new p

Runna's new coaching feature will adjust your workout based on local heat and humidity

If it's extra hot or humid where you are, the Runna app will adjust your workouts accordingly.

Coffee slushie is summer's hottest drink but expert warns one mistake can turn it 'into more of a dessert'

Coffee lovers have found their latest summer obsession: the coffee slushie.The icy drink has been making the rounds on social media, with home baristas freezing brewed coffee before blending it into a frosty, caffeine-packed treat.While the frozen beverage looks indulgent, experts say the drink itself isn't necessarily any less healthy than your usual cup of joe. Rather, it all depends on what you add to it.SCIENTISTS USED ELECTRICITY ON COFFEE AND DISCOVERED WHAT MAKES IT TASTE GOOD"Honestly, t...

NCAA suspends Tennessee linebacker for $427 plane ticket, as college sports hands out millions in NIL

The NCAA has lost another battle in the court of public opinion, and this time it involves a college football player at Tennessee.In a world in which college athletes are being paid millions of dollars to play, it looks as though the NCAA is still harping on the small things like we are still living in the past. Should this come as a surprise? Probably not, given the organization is still trying to hold onto any power they have left within this current ecosystem of college athletics.Tennessee li...

Trump vows to hit Iran hard after missile strikes on US bases in Jordan

Oil prices jumped 5% as fears grew over supply disruptions.

Jeff Hays will play Princess Donut in the Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation

"God damnit Donut!" While the Dungeon Crawler Carl books are addictive, the audiobooks are incredible. Producer and voice actor Jeff Hays is the reason. I got sucked into Dungeon Crawler Carl in early June, and rapidly read the first five books in under a week. Read the rest The post Jeff Hays will play Princess Donut in the Dungeon Crawler Carl adaptation appeared first on Boing Boing.

Trump Invites California Teen Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy To White House

Trump Invites California Teen Lifeguard Who Rescued Boy To White House Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, A teen lifeguard, who heroically dove into pounding waves to save a young boy, will be honored by President Donald Trump at the White House. Lifeguards rescue boy at California beach amid intense waves "We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor," Trump announ...

Probing Binary Stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud with the JWST

Astronomers want to know how universal the initial mass fraction (IMF) of galaxies is. To do they that, they need to discern binary stars in other galaxies, a difficult task. Researchers used the JWST to study the Small Magellanic Cloud and determine how many binary stars are there, since they can confuse measurements of the IMF.

Resurfaced video of resident rejecting Fauci’s door-to-door vaccine sales pitch goes viral

A resurfaced video of Dr. Anthony Fauci's 2021 door-to-door COVID-19 vaccine campaign is gaining renewed attention amid his contentious testimony before Congress on the federal handling of the pandemic.The clip shows Fauci, then White House health advisor, and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser visiting residents in the city's Anacostia neighborhood to encourage them to get vaccinations. But the footage shows several skeptical residents challenging Fauci over the vaccines' rapid development, ...

These Drugs Save Lives, But Millions of Eligible Americans Aren’t Taking Them

New research suggests that a large percentage of U.S. adults eligible for hypertension treatment aren't getting it.

The Nintendo 64 is turning 30 years old, here are some of its most impactful games of all time

If you don't want to feel old, I'd suggest you click away from this article now, but the Nintendo 64 is celebrating its 30th birthday this summer (I warned you).The console that helped usher 3D gaming into homes everywhere and catapulted us into the fifth generation of gaming has had plenty of legacy-defining games attached to its name.Today, I want to honor the N64 turning the big 3-0 by looking at some of the most impactful games that were ever released on the console.Full disclosure, this isn...

'Once' Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

'Once' Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

Ottawa plans to end 'Netflix tax,' replace with public Canadian content funding: document

The federal government will "eliminate" the financial contribution requirement for streamers set by the CRTC and replace it with government funding, it said in a court document.

Carney, Smith hold news conference in Red Deer, Alta.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith make a homebuilding announcement and take questions from journalists in Red Deer, Alta.

Macklin Celebrini is NHL's new highest-paid player after signing massive extension with Sharks

Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson's reign as the highest-paid player in the NHL didn't even last until the regular season, and that's because there's a new top dog on the paycheck front, and his name is Macklin Celebrini.The San Jose Sharks' top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft signed a five-year extension that kicks in 2027-28 and is worth an AAV of $18.8 million per year.That's $800,000 more than Carlsson will make this year.If you had told me that 19- to 21-year-old NHLers would make more money in...

Metal fan defecates in moshpit, others vomit

A Devilskin concern in Dunedin, New Zealand, was tarnished Saturday night after a concergoer defecated in the moshpit. Metal fans were left "vomiting and crying" after those dancing there "completely spread" the matter around. "It started with a faint aroma," writes John Lewis of the Otago Daily Times "It's on people's feet. People Read the rest The post Metal fan defecates in moshpit, others vomit appeared first on Boing Boing.

BTS say they won't submit their music for the 2027 Grammy Awards

The seven members of the group BTS dropped a joint statement on Instagram sharing the news that they won't be submitting any music for the next Grammy Awards.

Two marketers gave the Chicago Handshake its bitter modern recipe

In the 1990s, I was introduced to the Chicago Handshake as a shot of Jagermeister and a beer. I was lucky; the modern version is far more disgusting. A Chicago Handshake now means a shot of Jeppson's Malört served with an Old Style beer. Read the rest The post Two marketers gave the Chicago Handshake its bitter modern recipe appeared first on Boing Boing.

Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

‘Ghost in the Shell’ Actor Tony Weaver, Jr. Is Happy to Be Here

The advocate and content creator talks community and using 'The Ghost in the Shell' to help achieve his voice acting dreams.

Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress compares playing for Jets to his time in prison: 'A f—king loser'

For New York Jets fans, watching their favorite team on Sundays over the last 16 years has been a form of torture. Apparently, the feeling isn’t much different for the players.Super Bowl champion Plaxico Burress spent 20 months in prison after infamously shooting himself in the thigh with a gun he was carrying illegally at a Manhattan nightclub during the 2008 season while playing for the New York Giants. Burress signed with the Jets in 2011 and said the feeling behind bars was similar to when h...

Pope Leo promotes archbishop who barred Pelosi from Communion to one of Vatican's highest courts

Pope Leo XIV has appointed San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, who made international headlines after barring then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from receiving Holy Communion over her support for abortion rights, to serve on the Vatican's highest judicial body, in an announcement Saturday.Cordileone was among seven clergy named to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura, the Catholic Church's highest court after the pope. The appointment allows him to continue leading the Archdio...

Major labels call for AI slop songs to be banned from entering charts around the world

Tens of thousands of AI-generated songs are uploaded to music streaming platforms every day.

Grandpa Pudding Brains is asked four times where Venezuela's $13 billion went

Dementia Donnie really doesn't want to explain where the money went. A reporter aboard Air Force One asked Trump where an estimated $13 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue was going. He replied that the Venezuela war had "paid for itself." Asked again, he said the money was "running the country." Read the rest The post Grandpa Pudding Brains is asked four times where Venezuela's $13 billion went appeared first on Boing Boing.

Fauci's Fifth Amendment plea shows Biden autopen pardon on 'legally questionable' ground, Comer says

Dr. Anthony Fauci's fight on Capitol Hill may not be over yet, a top House Republican signaled after the former public health official pleaded the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times during an intense Senate hearing on Wednesday."If former President Biden’s blanket autopen pardon is valid, then Dr. Fauci has no right to refuse to answer questions," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said after the hearing."Dr. Fauci clearly knows his autopen pardon is on legally questionable ...

Pop star Madison Beer and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert engaged

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and quarterback for the NFL Los Angeles Chargers announced their engagement on social media on Tuesday after just under a year of dating. Friends and fans are pouring in their support for the happy couple.

Anthropic's cryptanalysis results on HAWK and AES show AI can now understand existing cryptanalysis results, turn them into new attacks, and even extend them

Matthew Green / A Few Thoughts on Cryptographic Engineering: Anthropic's cryptanalysis results on HAWK and AES show AI can now understand existing cryptanalysis results, turn them into new attacks, an

Michael B Jordan directs and stars in The Thomas Crown Affair remake arriving March 2027

The first preview has arrived for Michael B. Jordan's new movie "The Thomas Crown Affair."Basic info:INSANE PREVIEW RELEASED FOR NEW A24 FILM 'ONSLAUGHT,' STARS ADRIA ARJONA AND REBECCA HALLThe teaser trailer for "The Thomas Crown Affair" was released Wednesday, and it looks like Michael B. Jordan's run isn't going to slow down.Now, I have to admit that I haven't seen the first two movies from 1968 and 1999. I might have to go check them out.What I will say is the preview makes it clear that the...

Seattle police chief snaps over Chicago home questions, absence from city after mass shooting

Seattle's police chief is under scrutiny for being out of town during Sunday's mass shooting that left three people dead, the latest flashpoint over a job that has kept him away from his wife and kids, who live in Chicago.The Seattle Center shooting left three people dead and four others injured on Sunday evening at the Bite of Seattle annual food festival when as many as three shooters opened fire on each other, with innocent bystanders caught in the crosshairs.The city's police chief, Shon Bar...

Pop star Noah Kahan fumes after Trump White House uses hit song 'American Cars' for GM video

Folk-pop star Noah Kahan and his co-writer demanded the White House stop using their music after President Donald Trump posted a social media video set to their song "American Cars" on Monday.Kahan and his co-writer, Noah Levine, join a growing list of musicians calling on the White House to stop using their music. The White House and the official POTUS social media accounts posted a video montage of Trump touring a General Motors test facility in Michigan.The use of the song "American Cars" led...

Day 6: Mitton looks to repeat as shot put champion at Commonwealth Games; Masse eying 12th career medal

Day 6: Mitton looks to repeat as shot put champion at Commonwealth Games; Masse, Liendo swim for final medals

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe

Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.

You can stream local TV channels for free here's how

Cable and satellite aren't your only options when it comes to local channels. There are free ways to get the same content.

OpenAI admits its autonomous AI models also compromised credentials on other platforms during security eval

During a security evaluation, OpenAI's autonomous hacking models broke into Hugging Face and used exposed credentials on four other services. Hugging Face reconstructed about 17,600 actions over two a

Josh Allen delivers full-throated unsolicited defense of Buffalo Bills' hideous new uniforms

Josh Allen, arguably the NFL's best player, is a company man and great teammate for the Buffalo Bills, but Wednesday's defense of the indefensible new uniforms the team is rolling out in the coming NFL season was too much.After the Bills finished their first practice, Allen sat down with reporters for his first news conference of training camp. The questions and answers were routine and mostly focused on all that is new with the club – new season, new coach, new schemes, new stadium.JOSH ALLEN R...

DAVID MARCUS: Egomaniac Fauci couldn't lie or plead 5th to his diary

Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday, but the humiliating release of his secret COVID-era diary just days before had already provided all the answers we needed about his demented ego and matchless mendacity.Fauci short-circuited fireworks at the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing, run by his arch nemesis, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., by pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times, even though he has a full pardon from the autopen of former P...

X and an advertising trade group settle a legal dispute over an alleged 'boycott'

X and the World Federation of Advertisers say they're resetting their relationship.

The Trailer for the Final ‘Jumanji’ Movie Is a Lot

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan return to the fantasy franchise, out on Christmas day.

Jordan Klepper uncovers MAGA's deepest fear

It would appear the antifa thugs no one can find are inside the animal costumes. I am always shocked these people do not understand they are talking to The Daily Show. The two women in the red hats are literally making no sense, and the college dude offers racism. Read the rest The post Jordan Klepper uncovers MAGA's deepest fear appeared first on Boing Boing.

Spacecraft Sent to Rescue NASA Telescope Is Having Its Own Issues

Katalyst's Link spacecraft is tumbling in orbit, which is a troubling sign for a rescue mission.