RFK Jr. Tells Joe Rogan He’s About to Unleash 14 Banned Peptides
RFK Jr. plans to reverse a sweeping compounding ban of certain peptides issued by the FDA in late 2023.
OpenAI Leadership Defends Deal With Pentagon as Employees Wait in Limbo
Critics are worried OpenAI's technology will be used for mass surveillance and fully autonomous military strikes.
Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers
How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s Supreme Leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.
Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease
Researchers have developed an mRNA therapy that could help prevent or slow the development of type 1 diabetes.With this chronic autoimmune disease, the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, according to the American Diabetes Association. People with type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily to survive and manage blood sugar levels.Aiming to prevent the disease which affects around 1.9 million Americans University of Chicago researchers developed a ...
‘World of Warcraft’ Just Upgraded Its Best City for the First Time in 20 Years, and Now It’s Perfect
20 years after 'The Burning Crusade,' with 'Midnight,' Blizzard makes Silvermoon City shine brighter than ever.
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As Trump bombs Iran, US allies are in a familiar place - looking on as bystanders
New York Times: US has acted without any pretence of enlisting support or legal legitimacy
In a Hotter, Wetter South, Mold Is Emerging as a Public Health Crisis
In Asheville, North Carolina, a housing crisis is colliding with a poorly understood health threat.
Iran’s security chief accuses Trump of ‘Israel First’ policy, 'delusional fantasies' in region
Iran's secretary for its Supreme National Security Council on Sunday said President Donald Trump's "delusional fantasies" have plunged the region into chaos while putting Israel above American interests. Ali Larjani posted on X that Trump's actions against the Islamic Republic have now prompted fears of American troop casualties. "With his delusional actions, he turned his self-made ‘America First’ slogan into ‘Israel First’ and sacrificed American soldiers for Israel's power-hungry ambitions an...
Horses help heal soldiers amid Israel’s mounting PTSD crisis after Oct 7 attacks
As sirens sound again across Israel amid escalating Iranian attacks, the country is confronting not only a new battlefield but old psychological wounds. In a stable in central Israel, Danny, is getting some healing.On October 7, Danny (not his real name) said he was called up from home. Within days, he said, his unit was evacuating bodies from Kibbutz Kissufim under live fire. He spent six months in the war, moving between combat zones in Gaza and evacuating severely wounded soldiers. "We were s...
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Trump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes next
Killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran’s future power structure unclear.
Microsoft Bans Term ‘Microslop’ From Official Discord Server
Stop hurting Satya Nadella's feelings.
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Calabasas private school teacher secretly took pictures of female students, prosecutors say
Travis Shojinaga, who worked at Viewpoint School for 10 years, is accused of molesting and secretly taking intimate photos of at least four students.
Gulf states intercept hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones, issue joint condemnation with US
Several Gulf states on Monday said they intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones over the past 24 hours as regional tensions escalated in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes against Tehran.Bahrain's National Communication Center said its air defenses intercepted 70 missiles and 59 drones targeting the kingdom.Qatar said it downed two Iranian Su-24 fighter aircraft and intercepted seven ballistic missiles and five drones.The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense reported intercepti...
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An uncertain path to new selecting a new leader after Khamenei’s death
An assembly of experts is meant to choose, but that may not be possible in wartime.
Hakeem Jeffries predicts failure for US following strikes against Iran
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries predicted failure for the U.S. in an interview on Monday after the U.S. and Israel carried out strikes against Iran over the weekend."The American people want us to focus on making their life better and making their life more affordable; not getting involved in another endless war in the Middle East that is going to end in failure. This administration somehow found the resources, has found billions of dollars for bombs but can't find any money to actually br...
DHS remains unfunded as Iran sleeper cell fears spike nationwide amid security warnings
Concerns about potential Iran-linked sleeper cells are rising as the Department of Homeland Security remains unfunded and Tehran and its proxies threaten retaliation over U.S.-Israeli strikes that American officials say killed nearly 50 top Iranian leaders.The sleeper cell concerns came into full focus over the weekend when authorities say a Senegalese man opened fire at patrons of an Austin, Texas, bar while wearing a sweatshirt that read "Property of Allah."Ndiaga Diagne, 53, of Pflugerville, ...
Starlink's next-gen satellite network could provide 150 Mbps speeds by end of next year
Starlink is getting ready to launch its second generation of satellites, and it's expected to match the speeds of a traditional terrestrial network. During a keynote at Mobile World Congress, Starlink execs detailed the roadmap for the company's upgrade towards the next generation of satellites called V2. "The goal of Starlink Mobile ... is to provide a terrestrial-like connectivity when you're connected to the satellite system," Michael Nicolls, SpaceX's senior vice president of Starlink engine...
CC Sabathia on 'shock' of Yankees adding him to Monument Park, what he hopes fans remember forever
CC Sabathia was already immortalized in baseball history after being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025, but he will be joining an even more exclusive club in the Bronx later this year.The New York Yankees will retire Sabathia's No. 52, adding him as the 23rd recipient of one of the greatest honors in sports. Sabathia's name and number will enter the hallowed baseball ground that is Monument Park, which sits behind the center field wall at Yankee Stadium – a place Sabathia had alway...
Texas college student identified among victims in Austin bar shooting probed as possible terror attack
A Texas college student was identified as one of the victims gunned down by a suspected terrorist at a popular bar over the weekend. Ryder Harrington, a student at Texas Tech University, was killed by gunfire at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden in Austin on Sunday morning, according to a GoFundMe page created by his fraternity, Beta Theta Pi. "Ryder was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose kindness and presence touched countless lives," the tribute said. "From the moment he joined our brotherho...
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US-Israel strikes on Iran: Donald Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Sir Keir Starmer over Iran
He has now withdrawn support for the Chagos deal with Mauritius.
Israeli racing star 'nervous' as family deals with Iran's retaliatory strikes, expresses hope for region
Israeli racecar driver Alon Day was in Florida getting ready to compete in the CUBE 3 Architecture Trans Am 2 Series when the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes in Iran in a joint offensive on Saturday.The former NASCAR driver had a lot on his mind, thinking of his family back home as Iran launched retaliatory action against countries that have U.S. military bases in them.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"It’s kind of a tricky situation. I’m here racing in the United States and...
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Microsoft tried to ban the word "Microslop" and it backfired badly
Microsoft just gave the internet a masterclass in the Streisand effect. The company added "Microslop" a derisive nickname for Microsoft that took off after Merriam-Webster named "slop" its 2025 word of the year to the auto-moderation block list on its official Copilot Discord server. Read the rest The post Microsoft tried to ban the word "Microslop" and it backfired badly appeared first on Boing Boing.
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How Saving Earth Could Ruin Orbit
Satellite imaging is increasingly important to every field from crop monitoring to poverty reduction. So it’s no surprise that there have been more and more satellites launched to try to meet that growing demand. But with more satellites comes more risk for collision - and the debris field that comes after the collision. A new paper in Advanced in Space Research from John Mackintosh and his co-authors at the University of Manchester looks at how we might use mission design to mitigate some of th...
Spring sports sideline essentials you'll actually use – from $8
Long spring game days call for smarter sideline gear. Whether you're cheering from metal bleachers or standing along the fence, the right setup makes all the difference. From padded (and portable) bleacher seats to pocket-sized fans and sun hats, these picks keep you cool, comfortable and ready for every play.This padded stadium seat makes watching from the bleachers more enjoyable. The cushioned seat and back support relieve aches and pains, while a built-in cupholder and pocket keep drinks and...
NATO chief praises Trump’s Iran strikes, says key allies ‘all for one, one for all’
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte voiced full support for President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran, declaring key allies stand "all for one, one for all" amid Tehran’s widening missile retaliation."There is no sliver of light between us," Rutte told "Fox and Friends" on Monday."The Europeans, Canada, Mark Carney, the United States, the American president… All for one, one for all, because everybody supports, here in Europe, the fact that [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei is gone, that the nuclear capabil...
Motorola Partners With GrapheneOS
At MWC 2026, Motorola announced a partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation to bring the hardened, Google-free Android variant to future devices. Until now, the OS had been designed exclusively for Google Pixel phones. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Motorola to bring GrapheneOS's industry-leading privacy and security-focused mobile operating system to their next-generation smartphone," a GrapheneOS statement reads. "This collaboration marks a significant milestone in expanding the reach...
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Big change seems certain in Iran. What kind is the question
NY Times: Experts say war risks setting off deeper radicalisation or violence in Iran.
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AI 'Vibe Coding' Could Put Ethereum Roadmap Ahead Of Schedule: Vitalik Buterin
AI 'Vibe Coding' Could Put Ethereum Roadmap Ahead Of Schedule: Vitalik Buterin Authored by Martin Young via CoinTelegraph.com, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says an experiment that used artificial intelligence to prototype the blockchain’s roadmap out to 2030 in just a few weeks could have lessons for developers. “This is quite an impressive experiment. Vibe-coding the entire 2030 roadmap within weeks,” Buterin posted to X on Saturday after a developer made a bet with Buter...
Ease Your ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Withdrawals With This Adorable Blooper Reel
The HBO 'Game of Thrones' spin-off also has a physical release with even more extras coming in June.
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Tiny Dust Grains From Massive Stars: How the Smallest and Largest Are Linked
Star dust is at the root of everything that exists, and is produced in large quantities around Wolf-Rayet binaries. But there are some puzzling observations of dust grain sizes that require explanations. New research shows why different observations have found different dust grain sizes.
Airlines prepare for record-breaking spring break travel surge as Americans 'prioritize experiences'
U.S. airlines are gearing up for one of the busiest spring travel seasons on record with millions of passengers expected to fly over the next two months.Airlines for America (A4A), an industry trade group based in Washington, D.C., projects that 171 million travelers will take to the skies between March 1 and April 30, marking a 4% increase over last year.On average, airlines expect to carry about 2.8 million passengers per day during this period.MEXICO BEACH RECENTLY CROWNED BEST IN WORLD AS CA...
DAVID MARCUS: Ken Paxton devours John Cornyn as Texas GOP craves a fighter in Senate primary showdown
There is a scene in "The Godfather" when Michael Corleone tells his childhood friend Tom Hagan that he will be out of leadership during the film’s mob war, saying, "You’re not a wartime consigliere, Tom. Things might get rough with the moves we are trying." That line echoes what many Texas GOP voters are saying about Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn.I met Tim for lunch at Pegasus Plaza in downtown Dallas just three days before Cornyn’s Tuesday matchup against Attorney General Ken Paxton, and he...
Security guard punches man, threatens to kill him in video shot at Winnipeg Dollarama
First Nations leaders in Manitoba are demanding an investigation after they say an Indigenous man was beaten by a security guard at a downtown Winnipeg Dollarama store.
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Users are ditching ChatGPT for Claude. Here’s how to make the switch
Following controversies surrounding ChatGPT, many users are ditching the AI chatbot for Claude instead. Here's how to make the switch.
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Top Energy Analyst Says Iran's Navy Too Weak To Completely Choke Hormuz
Top Energy Analyst Says Iran's Navy Too Weak To Completely Choke Hormuz FGE NexantECA Chairman Emeritus Fereidun Fesharaki told Bloomberg TV on Monday morning that any attempt by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to choke off the critical Strait of Hormuz using warships, drones, and missiles would likely be short-lived, as the regime's naval capability is too weak to sustain a blockade against U.S., British, and French naval forces. "It's just a fear factor," Fesharaki said ear...
FBI remains on high alert, DHS memo warns of lone wolf attacks amid war with Iran
The FBI remains on high alert amid the conflict with Iran, as U.S. forces head to the Middle East as the Trump administration escalates its campaign against the Islamic Republic, Fox News has learned. A senior FBI official told Fox News that the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) is still on high alert, and all resources were ready if requested or needed from law enforcement partners.A Department of Homeland Security memo sent out over the weekend warns of potential cyber and lone wolf attacks am...
Trump: ‘I got him before he got me’ after killing Iran’s Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump said he authorized the strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei before Tehran could act on alleged plots against him, telling ABC: "I got him before he got me. They tried twice … I got him first."The president’s blunt remark appears to link Khamenei’s killing to previously reported Iranian-backed assassination plots targeting Trump during the 2024 election cycle plots that U.S. prosecutors tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The ...
X adds ‘Paid Partnership’ labels so users can more easily identify ads
X is rolling out a built-in “Paid Partnership” label that creators can apply to sponsored posts, replacing the hashtag workarounds they’ve had to rely on until now. The feature, announced by the platform’s head of product Nikita Bier, adds a toggle that places a disclosure label directly below a post’s content. It can also be applied retroactively. The label is meant to help creators comply with years-old FTC regulations requiring clear disclosure of sponsored content. The agency sent out letter...
Attacks on GPS Spike Amid US and Israeli War on Iran
New analysis shows that attacks on satellite navigation systems have impacted some 1,100 ships in the Middle East since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
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Turn on audio description even if you can see fine it makes TV better
In an Agatha Christie adaptation, a character forces a polite grin. An offscreen voice murmurs: "Her smile doesn't reach her eyes." That line isn't in Christie's book. It was written by an audio describer one of the mostly anonymous writers who narrate visual details for blind and low-vision viewers in the gaps between dialogue. Read the rest The post Turn on audio description even if you can see fine it makes TV better appeared first on Boing Boing.
Angel father scolds liberal media outlets for downplaying Trump ceremony honoring victims
The father of a young woman killed by an illegal immigrant blasted the legacy media on Monday for dismissing President Donald Trump’s recent Angel Families Remembrance Ceremony.Joe Abraham’s 20-year-old daughter, Katie, was killed last year when the vehicle she was traveling in was rear-ended by an illegal immigrant drunk driver, according to police. Julio Cucul-Bol, a Guatemalan national who was using a Mexican alias, had previously been deported but managed to make his way back to Illinois. Tr...
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Israelis are tense amid airstrikes but relieved that Iran’s leader is dead
New York Times: A series of barrages sent them running repeatedly to bomb shelters.
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DOJ took Epstein victims' testimony, then did nothing
After Epstein died in August 2019, the FBI opened a file called "Investigation into Potential Co-Conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein." Prosecutors contacted victims and asked if they'd testify. They agreed. By October 2019, FBI agents were conducting interviews. The Wall Street Journal has now documented what came of it: women named specific men, gave detailed accounts of sexual assault, and not one of those men was charged. Read the rest The post DOJ took Epstein victims' testimony, then did nothi...
iPad Air M4 vs. iPad Air M3: The few new things in Apple's midrange tablet
The iPad Air, the middle child in Apple’s tablet lineup, has been upgraded to the M4 chip with increased RAM and… Well, there’s not a whole lot else if I’m being honest. At the very least, the new iPad Air M4 models remain at the same price as the iPad Air M3, with the 11-inch version starting at $599 and the 13-inch at $799. I would give Apple more credit if it had increased the starting storage or added literally anything else.If you put them side by side, you might not be able to tell the dif...
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The Kiffness turns a beach fruit vendor into a global banger
The Kiffness has made a career out of spotting accidental music in the wild and turning it into something joyous, weird, and irresistibly danceable. His latest creation takes a beach fruit vendor's melodic call and transforms it into a full-blown groove that feels born to echo across summer boardwalks. Read the rest The post The Kiffness turns a beach fruit vendor into a global banger appeared first on Boing Boing.
Our Favorite Budget TV Is on Sale
This 55-inch Vizio isn’t the fanciest, but you could do a lot worse for under $300.
Our Favorite Budget TV Is On Sale
This 55-inch Vizion isn't the fanciest, but you could do a lot worse for under $300.
How the U.S.-Iran conflict is impacting gas prices in Canada
Gas prices inched up a few cents overnight in Canada as the North American oil market reacts to escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran Saturday that threatens to destabilize the rest of the region.
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Young mother found dead after being swept away on Bridge to Nowhere trail
Members of the San Dimas mountain rescue team were stationed at the East Fork trailhead Sunday morning when they were called to rescue a woman who had fallen into the water.
The Analogue Pocket will be back in stock this week, but there's a tariff-related price increase
The Analogue Pocket handheld retro console has proven to be extremely popular, as initial runs have sold out. The company just announced the system will be back in stock this week, along with the dock accessory. Preorders open up on March 4 at 11AM ET, with shipments going out this June. Analogue Pocket and Analogue Dock - restock.A tribute to portable gaming. Out of the box, Pocket is compatible with the 2,780+ Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridge library and more. Avail...
AI often escalates to nuclear action in war games
There are some things perhaps we might not want artificial intelligence to handle, at least for the time being. When leading chatbots were put through war-game simulations, they opted for nuclear sign
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Construction Spending On Data Centers, Factories, Powerplants, And Office Buildings: Boom, Bust, And In Between
Construction Spending On Data Centers, Factories, Powerplants, And Office Buildings: Boom, Bust, And In Between Authored by Wolf Richter via Wolf Street, Construction spending on data centers in 2025 exploded by 32% from the prior year, by over 100% in two years, and by 344% from 2020, to $41 billion, according to the Census Bureau on Friday. Spending on construction costs of data centers used to be buried in office construction and was minimal compared to office construction. But...
US Embassy urges Americans in Iraq to shelter in place until further notice
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Monday urged Americans in Iraq to shelter in place until further notice, citing heightened security threats across the country.In an alert, the embassy advised U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution, avoid crowds and keep a low profile amid ongoing riots and demonstrations against the United States following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It said protests, particularly near the July 14th Bridge in Baghdad, have turned violent, prompting Ir...
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I had some time and decided to write a short essay about some aspects that I do not see frequently. I would like to get your opinion on it: Modern artificial intelligence (AI) systems are gaining trac
Apple Declares It’s Keeping Prices the Same Despite the RAM Apocalypse
The iPhone 17e and iPad Air with M4 cost the same as last year. Somehow, that’s a victory.
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Why Starmer changed his mind on Trump’s war
UK legal advice warned using Diego Garcia for US strikes risked illegality.
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Vaccines are free. Measles now costs $1.5 billion a year
As vaccination rates continue to plummet under the Make America Healthy Again "personal choice" evidence-free ideology, measles has come back with a collection agency. A new Yale analysis estimates that if MMR rates drop just 1% annually over the next five years, the United States could be looking at $1.5 billion in new medical bills, public health responses, and lost productivity. Read the rest The post Vaccines are free. Measles now costs $1.5 billion a year appeared first on Boing Boing.
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A Plot to Kill Trump in 2024, That U.S. Says Was Backed by Iran, Quickly Fizzled
Testimony and evidence in Asif Merchant’s trial has so far portrayed him as a zealous yet bumbling operative who never came close to his mission, which prosecutors say was backed by Iran.
‘Scream 7’ Broke Franchise Box Office Records Despite Franchise-Worst Reviews
The return of Ghostface slashed up the box office with almost $100 million globally.
Editor At 184-Year-Old Ohio Newspaper Pushes To Let AI Draft News Articles
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Washington Post: The Plain Dealer, Cleveland's largest newspaper, has begun to feature a new byline. On recent articles about an ice carving festival, a medical research discovery and a roaming pack of chicken-slaying dogs, a reporter's name is paired with the words "Advance Local Express Desk." It means: This article was drafted by artificial intelligence. "This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff," ...
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Moscow and Beijing watch a foreign ally under fire and without its leader from the sidelines
It underlined that when it comes to military might, the US still reigns supreme.
Susan Sarandon says she was blacklisted over Gaza ceasefire calls
Actress Susan Sarandon said that she has been blacklisted in Hollywood due to her calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. "I was fired by my agency, specifically for marching and speaking out about Gaza, for asking for a ceasefire," Sarandon said Friday during a conversation with Reuters. Her remarks came just before she was honored with the International Goya award at the Spanish Film Academy’s ceremony in Barcelona."It became impossible for me to even be on television," Sarandon said. "I don’t know lat...
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MAGA protests Disneyland by having 30 people buy $200 tickets
After weeks of online bluster about a "MAGA invasion" of Disneyland, the long-promised cultural reckoning arrived in Anaheim with all the force of a lightly attended book club. Roughly 30 protesters reportedly showed up and were vastly outnumbered by the 40,000-plus guests, more concerned with Space Mountain wait times than overthrowing Mickey Mouse. Read the rest The post MAGA protests Disneyland by having 30 people buy $200 tickets appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally escaping PS3 prison
After nearly two decades locked away in PS3 prison, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is finally getting ported to literally any other system. Back when the new Master Collection rerelease series was announced, everyone and their mother was holding their breath to see whether it'd eventually include MGS4, and now the day has finally come. Read the rest The post Metal Gear Solid 4 is finally escaping PS3 prison appeared first on Boing Boing.
AI tool predicts building emissions from simple text descriptions
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions, giving architects real-t
Trump says US sank 10 ships in Iran strike, ‘last, best chance’ to act
President Donald Trump Monday said the United States and Israel’s joint military operation against Iran was "our last, best chance to strike" to "eliminate the intolerable threats" posed by Tehran.The United States and Israel launched the operation against Iran Saturday known as Operation Epic Fury. The attacks left major Iranian leaders dead, including its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The U.S. will continue the operation with "ferocious, unyielding resolve," Trump said, adding that th...
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HowToBasic returns with high-protein ice cream that might, in fact, contain a little too much protein
Delightful culinary YouTuber HowToBasic might be my very favorite creator in the genre. Not because his cooking is good such naivete but because it's the precise opposite. Every single one of his recipes is a chaotic culinary trainwreck that has yet to produce anything even remotely edible, and that's the way I like it! Read the rest The post HowToBasic returns with high-protein ice cream that might, in fact, contain a little too much protein appeared first on Boing Boing.
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SaaS: Is There Opportunity In The Destruction?
SaaS: Is There Opportunity In The Destruction? Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, A specter is haunting Wall Street - the specter of the “SaaSpocalypse.” Since the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) peaked on September 19, 2025, it has fallen roughly 30%. For context, the broad technology indexes like XLK and QQQ are essentially flat over the same period, and the semiconductor ETF (SMH) is up 30%. Between mid-January and mid-February 2026 alone, ap...
Randy Orton, Rhea Ripley enter WrestleMania 42 title picture with Elimination Chamber wins
The WrestleMania 42 title picture was cleared up Saturday night at WWE Elimination Chamber.Randy Orton and Rhea Ripley picked up victories in their respective men’s and women’s Elimination Chamber matches and earned title shots at WrestleMania, which will take place April 18-19 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOrton came into the men’s match as a wild card. He had to get through Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, LA Knight, Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans...
Oversight demands DOJ answers on foreign funding of agitator groups as Iran, anti-ICE protests continue
FIRST ON FOX: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requested a briefing from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General Pam Bondi on the dark money funding behind agitator groups involved in anti-ICE demonstrations across the country.The committee sent a letter to Bondi on Monday as anti-U.S. protests ramp up amid attacks on Iran, largely funded by CPP-connected millionaire and Shanghai resident Neville Roy Singham."The Committee seeks to understand [DOJ] efforts to t...
Age Verification: Protection Tool or Surveillance in Disguise?
As more governments push age checks into our apps and operating systems, the dystopian future doesn't feel so far off anymore.
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10-Year US Treasury Yield Flipflops, Spikes by 14 Basis Points to 4.07%, after Plunging to 3.93%, amid Massive Volatility
It undid more than the entire haven trade that had started on Thursday and blew through the hot PPI inflation on Friday.
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US Department of Education decorates headquarters with Charlie Kirk
The Department of Education is draping a federal building with the face of Charlie Kirk, the 32-year-old culture-war entrepreneur best known for grievance politics, campus trolling, and a long résumé of inflammatory rhetoric about race, gender, and religion. Because when you're charged with educating 50 million children, the obvious move is to elevate a partisan provocateur whose career revolved around losing debates to college students barely old enough to rent a car. Read the rest The post US...
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Gorillaz release eight-minute hand-animated short film alongside new album
At long last, The Mountain has arrived. Gorillaz' ninth album also promised to be their best one, prompted by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's lengthy odyssey to India in the wake of their fathers' nearly simultaneous passings. From the word go, The Mountain was billed as something singular and conceptual again, more like the group's early work and less like their last few albums, which have felt more like party playlists than anything else. Read the rest The post Gorillaz release eight-minute ...
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Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? 'You be the judge,' says this Palisades architect
A new home built in Pacific Palisades is designed for fire resistance without sacrificing architectural beauty.
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"Abolish ICE" wins overwhelming majority of votes in Chicago's "Name a Snowplow" contest
In early February, we reported that the City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Department was running its fourth annual "You Name a Snowplow" contest. Residents could vote for up to six names from twenty-five finalists. Some of my favorites included: Abolish ICE (my absolute, hands-down favorite); Chance the Scraper; Live, Laugh, Plow; Plowing 6-7 Inches; Cheryl Scott Warned You About This; Plowasaurus Sue; and Pope Frío XIV. Read the rest The post "Abolish ICE" wins overwhelming majority of vo...
Scientists Finally Found Something Tardigrades Can’t Survive
Tardigrades are practically invincible on Earth, so scientists looked to outer space in search of their kryptonite.
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Iran war spreads with strikes across the Middle East and beyond
An Iranian drone hit the UK's Akrotiri air base runway in Cyprus.
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Watch Buddy Guy tear it up at 89 on NPR's Tiny Desk
Buddy Guy is one of the last living links to the Chicago electric blues that shaped rock and roll. He came up playing with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf in the early '60s, and musicians from Jimi Hendrix to Eric Clapton have named him as a direct influence. Read the rest The post Watch Buddy Guy tear it up at 89 on NPR's Tiny Desk appeared first on Boing Boing.
Anthropic Improves Feature to Switch From Competitors as Users Call for ChatGPT Boycott
The updated feature makes importing preferences and context from other LLMs easier as Claude climbs the app charts.
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What's Igniting Today's U.S. Antimony Spike? Potential Catalysts
What's Igniting Today's U.S. Antimony Spike? Potential Catalysts United States Antimony Corp. shares are surging in the early U.S. cash session as geopolitical risk around U.S.-China relations is set to deteriorate, with Beijing's condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran raising the likelihood that President Trump's upcoming trip to Beijing could be a bust. The deterioration in Sino-U.S. relations was evident overnight, with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling for an i...
The Supreme Court doesn't care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art
As AI-generated artwork becomes more commonplace, it still won't be able to be copyrighted, according to US courts. On Monday, the US Supreme Court declined to hear a case about whether an artwork generated with the help of AI can be copyrighted. The refusal means that a lower court's decision to reject the copyright request will stand. The case dates back to 2018 when Stephen Thaler applied for a copyright of an artwork called A Recent Entrance to Paradise. Unlike using ChatGPT or Midjourney, T...
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"No stupid rules of engagement": The content war presidency and America's vibe-based war doctrine
The United States Secretary of "War," Whiskey Pete Hegseth, has proudly declared that this war will not be "politically correct." The United States will adhere to "no stupid rules of engagement." No "nation-building quagmire." This is not a "democracy building exercise." Read the rest The post "No stupid rules of engagement": The content war presidency and America's vibe-based war doctrine appeared first on Boing Boing.
Trump says US mission in Iran is 'ahead of schedule,' vows to 'easily prevail' over regime
President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the joint U.S.-Israeli operation to "crush the threat" in Iran is "ahead of schedule," stating that many of the regime's military leaders were eliminated in about an hour.Trump provided an update on "Operation Epic Fury" during a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, vowing that the U.S. will "easily prevail" over the "terrorist regime.""We have the strongest and most powerful, by far, military in the world, and we will easily prevail," the pr...
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SCTV coming to Amazon Prime… in Canada
Canadians and a very specific type of American remember SCTV — Second City Television — with a knowing grin on their mugs. For six seasons, the Canadian-produced sketch comedy skewered popular culture and mocked movies, often producing something better than the target material. Read the rest The post SCTV coming to Amazon Prime… in Canada appeared first on Boing Boing.
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N.Y.P.D. Sergeant Charged With Doorman’s Death in Drunk-Driving Crash
Sgt. Tiffany Howell was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter for driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway, killing Manuel Boitel.
‘Hoppers’ Is Easily One of Pixar’s Funniest, Darkest, and Best Movies In Years
Featuring the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm, it opens on March 6.
Cincinnati may be the next city to fund reparations program with marijuana tax money
The Cincinnati City Council will consider in early March a reparations housing program that would use tax revenue on marijuana to fund a portion of it. The city is expected to discuss the "Cincinnati Real Property Reparations Program," a proposal cosponsored by Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney and Councilman Scotty Johnson. The program would offer assistance to "low-to-moderate income residents" and "any individual or family member of an individual who was prevented from buying a home due to...
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Trump tests a new approach with Iran war - regime change without owning the fight
Secretary of state Colin Powell called it Pottery Barn rule - if you break it, you own it.
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US Government Seizes Over $580 Million In Crypto Linked To Southeast Asian Scams
US Government Seizes Over $580 Million In Crypto Linked To Southeast Asian Scams Authored by Micah Zimmerman via Bitcoin Magazine, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro said federal authorities have frozen and seized more than $580 million in cryptocurrency tied to Southeast Asian scam networks, marking a major escalation in the government’s campaign against cross-border crypto fraud. The funds were restrained through the Justice Department’s Scam Center Strike Force, a task force ...
Apple Introduces iPhone 17e With MagSafe and A19
Apple today announced the iPhone 17e with support for MagSafe and an upgraded A19 chip. The base model also gets a bump to 256GB of storage at $599, and Apple is equipping the device with its new scratch-resistant Ceramic Shield 2 glass that's supposedly 3x more durable than the 16e. Macworld reports: MagSafe would normally mean significantly faster wireless charging speeds too: the 16e is capped at 7.5W, whereas recent iPhones can wirelessly charge using MagSafe at up to 22W or even 25W. Unfort...
From missiles to minerals: The strategic meaning behind the Iran strike
The death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes in late February 2026 marks one of the most consequential geopolitical moments of the decade. In the immediate aftermath, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across Israel and against U.S. and Gulf-linked infrastructure, while internet disruptions spread domestically and internal unrest intensified. Analysts, journalists and policymakers quickly filled the information space with...
Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy missing over a month, $1M reward remains unclaimed
TUCSON, Ariz. It’s now been more than a month since Nancy Guthrie’s suspected abduction from her home in the Catalina Foothills.She is the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie.The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have shifted resources as the case enters its fifth week without an arrest or publicly named suspect.NANCY GUTHRIE NEIGHBORS' RING CAMERA CAPTURES VEHICLES ON POSSIBLE ROUTE FROM CRIME SCENESources said that on Monday, th...
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Emma Thompson plays a grieving widow turned survivalist badass
There aren't many great roles for older women in Hollywood. No one writes meaty roles for them complex characters we'd love to spend our time and money watching. It's damn rare to see a film with an older female lead make it to anything but a limited theatrical run. Read the rest The post Emma Thompson plays a grieving widow turned survivalist badass appeared first on Boing Boing.
Nintendo just announced an Indie World Showcase for tomorrow at 9AM ET
Nintendo has scheduled an Indie World Showcase livestream for tomorrow, March 3, at 9AM ET. The company says this event will include "roughly 15 minutes of news and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch." That's not a whole lot of time, but indie trailers tend to be on the shorter side. We really don't know anything about what Nintendo and its partners could reveal tomorrow. It's entirely possible we'll see something big, like the previously announced Sea of Sorr...
U.S. military leaders lay out timeline of attacks that killed Khamenei, Iranian officials
The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran were described on Monday as a "massive, overwhelming attack" that came just hours after approval from U.S. President Donald Trump, the commander-in-chief of the military.
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Chinese official used ChatGPT like a diary, exposing campaign to harass dissidents
Just a gentle reminder that using a large language model as your personal secretary is a shit idea if you deal in sensitive information or have anything to hide: A Chinese law enforcement official used ChatGPT like a personal diary, logging details of a covert campaign to intimidate dissidents living abroad and OpenAI caught it. Read the rest The post Chinese official used ChatGPT like a diary, exposing campaign to harass dissidents appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Science fiction author Dan Simmons, RIP
Prolific author Dan Simmons has passed away at the age of 77. According to his obituary, Simmons died on February 11, with his family by his side. Dan earned degrees in English and a graduate degree in education before moving on to teach elementary school. Read the rest The post Science fiction author Dan Simmons, RIP appeared first on Boing Boing.
Disturbing flyers found at Penn State depict hanging immigration officer, sparking bipartisan outrage
Warning: This story contains graphic imagery.Both the Pennsylvania (Penn) State University College Republicans and College Democrats are speaking out after another flyer reading, "Dead ICE agents can’t kill," was found on campus, depicting the hanging of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. In a joint Saturday statement entitled, "PSU College Republicans and Democrats Condemn Continued ICE Death Threats on Campus," they said, "Earlier today, a member of the Penn State Colleg...
