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World - Fox News - 28 minutes ago

Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment: 'A critical step forward'

The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.The Combat Field Test (CFT), which is age and gender-neutral, applies to soldiers in combat specialties, is designed to mirror the physical demands of modern warfare and signals a shift toward stricter, role-specific standards as the Army looks to boost readiness across its ranks.The mov...

World - Fox News - 48 minutes ago

Royals are a disaster this season, but Sunday's matchup with the Angels is the ideal spot to back them

Today is one of those Sundays in which you can probably park yourself in front of the television, on the couch, with a couple of beers, and be content. We have the NBA Playoffs, the NHL Playoffs and a ton of baseball games to choose from. Navigating those games can be a tough thing to do for sports bettors, but when you find a good one, you lock it in. I think I have one as the Angels are taking on the Royals in a Sunday game.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOA...

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

NBA playoffs Game 4 preview: Why the Cavs are favored to bounce back against Toronto after ugly loss

We have a fun Sunday as there are four NBA games tipping off today. From 1 p.m. ET until we all lay our heads down to sleep, we are going to have hoops available for us to watch. Not the regular-season garbage, we are getting playoff basketball, the best of basketball. It starts with action between the Cavs and Raptors, who are in a seven-game set with Cleveland up 2-1.Cleveland had a decent year, winning 52 games, but the Cavs finally tweaked the team that turned in success from the past two ye...

Tech - Gizmodo - 58 minutes ago

Largest 3D Map of the Universe Is Adding Serious Fuel to the Cosmology Crisis

The conclusion of DESI's first survey marks an important milestone for cosmology, which finds itself in a bind for the best reasons.

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

Work of scientists in ‘suspicious’ disappearances is prime target for hostile foes: retired FBI agent

As about a dozen cases involving missing or deceased American nuclear scientists have come to light, a retired high-level FBI official says some of them fit a pattern that he considers suspicious."The missing [and] disappearance thing is suspicious inherently," said Chris Swecker, who served as assistant director of the FBI. "What they were working on would certainly, without a doubt, be a target of a hostile foreign intelligence service like Russia or China. It could be Iran, could be Pakistan....

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says

EXCLUSIVE: A major change to National Park entry fee structure lambasted by Democrats as discriminatory has led to a moderate windfall for conservation efforts undertaken by the Department of the Interior.Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., led a December letter co-signed by Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and others slamming DOI Secretary Doug Burgum’s plan to increase national park annual passes to $250 for foreign visitors while the $80 rate for residents remains in place. An additional $100 is also ta...

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

Princess Diana, hot dogs and a presidential matchmaking attempt: Iconic royal visits to America

When the British royal family comes to America, it’s never just a visit it’s a spectacle. With King Charles and Queen Camilla’s upcoming trip, expectations are already building for the next round of iconic moments.On March 31, Buckingham Palace announced that the king and queen would travel to the U.S. to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. President Donald Trump said they would visit from April 27 to 30. A state banquet will take place at the White House on April 28.Edward...

Tech - Wired - 58 minutes ago

Ikea's New Blow-Up Chair Was Tested by Cats

Part of the new PS 2026 collection, it's taken the Swedish company 26 years to finally nail inflatable furniture.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Della Optima TP Series Mini-Split AC Review: Cheap, Smart, and (Mostly) Reliable

Ductless AC systems get smart tech features—and the growing pains that come with them.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Dad of illegal immigrant DUI victim issues warning to Americans over lax driver's license laws

The father of an Illinois woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant in a DUI crash issued a warning to Americans amid a push for stricter laws concerning driver's licenses.During Wednesday's California gubernatorial debate, Democrat Katie Porter said she would "fight" the Trump administration after she was asked if English language proficiency should be strictly enforced for truck drivers.Her comments come amid a string of fatal incidents involving illegal immigrant drivers, including Harjind...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

In pictures: Before and after the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

From arrivals to evacuation, see photos from the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner after a shooting halted the night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect was a part-time teacher, game developer

The chief of the ​District of Columbia police department said investigators believe the suspect was a guest at the Washington Hilton hotel, where the annual dinner was ​taking place, but that no motive had been determined.

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

500 investment bankers review AI outputs and find none ready for client delivery

A new benchmark puts top models like GPT-5.4 and Claude Opus 4.6 to work on the kinds of tasks junior investment bankers handle every day. Not a single AI output was rated ready to send to a client; t

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

‘I Moved Away, Yet She Continued to Call on My Birthday Every Year’

A Manhattan friendship endures, a clown to the rescue and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

SpaceX Becoming a Publicly Traded Company May Rob Elon Musk of a Cool Source of Easy Cash

After a SpaceX IPO, Musk will have a harder time accessing loans from SpaceX.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

California DOGE leader slams Newsom, Bonta over state’s massive fraud issues: “Every day is opposite day"

Republican congressional candidate and CAL DOGE Director Jenny Rae Le Roux is slamming Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta for failing to crack down on widespread fraud after her watchdog group uncovered multiple cases she says state leaders ignored."Every day is opposite day when it comes to Gavin Newsom and Rob Bonta," Le Roux told Fox News Digital. "Whatever they say, I generally believe the exact opposite is true and so when Gavin Newsom says that fraud is under control, what th...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

The Mother Who Will Not Speak

When Jacqueline Pritchett’s 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year, she refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life is as mysterious as his disappearance.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Las Vegas se merece algo más que la voz de Adelson

Las Vegas se merece algo más que la voz de Adelson

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Los líderes de Nevada se proponen establecer vínculos entre las aulas y el mundo laboral

Los líderes de Nevada se proponen establecer vínculos entre las aulas y el mundo laboral

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

R-J readers getting less for same money

R-J readers getting less for same money

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 1 hour ago

Local veterans deserve answers for decline in care

Local veterans deserve answers for decline in care

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Survey finds Claude's weekly active users in the US skew far wealthier than any rival AI assistant

A survey shows Claude users earn significantly more than users of other AI services. Here's how income breaks down across ChatGPT, Gemini, and the rest. The article Survey finds Claude's weekly active

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

AI agents aren't replacing software engineering but expanding it far beyond code, researchers argue

The popular story goes that AI agents are swallowing up more programming work and developers are headed for obsolescence. A new paper from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the Volv

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

1 reason why healthy people have heart attacks, and what experts say could help

Research indicates that about one in five Canadians have high levels of Lipoprotein(a), putting them at greater risk of a heart attack or stroke. And yet, many people have no idea because there is no routine screening for Lp(a), which also has no symptoms. That's something experts have been wanting to change.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Facing rural realities and mistrust in hospitals, these women turned to home births

Though no one is tracking medically unassisted births in Canada, infant mortality data from the Ontario coroner, the challenges of accessing maternal medicine in rural B.C., and a growing online freebirthing community suggest more women are choosing this route.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

After autistic child's wandering from school, experts say Ontario's special education needs more support

Elopement, when an autistic person runs or wanders away from caregivers or a safe location, is a regular school safety consideration. Yet advocates and experts say the elopement of a nine-year-old from school this week puts the spotlight on inadequate in-school support of Ontario students with disabilities.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

From National Pizza Day to National Puppy Day: Why so many national days have filled the calendar

National Day Calendar recognizes over 3,000 special days, weeks and months that are celebrated worldwide. The days honour everything from jelly beans to beer cans but if every day is special, is any day truly special?

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Top 7 Benchmarks That Actually Matter for Agentic Reasoning in Large Language Models

As AI agents move from research demos to production deployments, one question has become impossible to ignore: how do you actually know if an agent is good? Perplexity scores and MMLU leaderboard numb

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Mississippi middle schoolers stop runaway bus after driver loses consciousness from asthma attack

A group of Mississippi middle school students jumped into action this week to stop a school bus after the driver lost consciousness on a highway, preventing a potential crash.About 40 students from Hancock Middle School were on board when their driver, Leah Taylor, 46, suffered an asthma attack shortly after leaving campus, according to The Associated Press.Taylor attempted to grab her medication but passed out before she could reach it.Without hesitation, the students sprang into action to keep...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Epoch AI: Google controls ~25% of global AI compute, with ~3.8M TPUs and 1.3M GPUs; Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian says demand and revenue justify the spend

Stephen Morris / Financial Times: Epoch AI: Google controls ~25% of global AI compute, with ~3.8M TPUs and 1.3M GPUs; Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian says demand and revenue justify the spend Thomas

World - New Zealand Herald News - 5 hours ago

Trump says he sees shootings as a reflection of his impact as US President

'The people that do the most ... they’re the ones that they go after.'

Regional - L.A. Times - 6 hours ago

What we know about Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance teacher suspected in WHCD shooting

President Trump said the man who was arrested after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner was from California. Law enforcement officials identified him as a graduate from CalTech.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Correspondents’ dinner chaos hits high-profile guests already marked by political violence

When shots rang out at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, the chaos tore through a ballroom that included a handful of people who had already lived through political violence. President Donald Trump was rushed from the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday evening, just as the dinner was kicking off in earnest, after apparent gunshots were heard. Video from inside the event showed attendees taking cover under tables as panic spread through the room.The moment...

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

Is AI Cannibalizing Human Intelligence? A Neuroscientist's Way to Stop It

The AI industry is largely failing to ask a key design question, argues theoretical neuroscientist/cognitive scientist Vivienne Ming. Are their AI products building human capacity or consuming it? In the Wall Street Journal Ming shares her experiment about which group performed best at predicting real-world events (compared to forecasters on prediction market Polymarket) AI, human, or human-AI hybrid teams. The human groups performed poorly, relying on instinct or whatever information had come...

Tech - Universe Today - 6 hours ago

Webb Finds Water-Ice Clouds on Nearby Super-Jupiter

The giant planets in our solar system—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—have challenged our understanding of planetary formation and evolution. Specifically, their atmospheric formations and compositions have provided awe-inspiring images from spacecraft and given scientists key insights into the interior mechanisms of these massive worlds. But what about exoplanets? What can their atmospheres teach scientists about their formation, evolution, composition, and interior mechanisms? And how do ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Cole Allen identified as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

The man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been identified as Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California. During a press conference late Saturday night, authorities said that Allen rushed a Secret Service checkpoint armed with multiple weapons during the event. United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro told reporters at the press conference that Allen has been charged with two counts of using a firearm dur...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Who is Cole Allen? California man named as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

The man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been identified as Cole Allen, 31, a computer scientist from Torrance, California who went from designing first-person shooter games to becoming an alleged shooter himself. According to his LinkedIn profile and online records, Allen’s life and career trace an accomplished path as a computer scientist, engineer and independent game developer, even building a shooter role-playing game c...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Dana White says he refused to get down during White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

The reactions to the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner are coming in, but I don't think you'll see too many like the one coming from UFC boss Dana White.White is, of course, a close friend of the president and was invited to the event.In fact, he was even interviewed on the red carpet and talked about the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 that will take place at the White House on June 14.But the night took a turn when a gunman stormed a security checkpoint and shot a Secret Ser...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Suspect identified as Donald Trump describes gunfire at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

The suspect is set to be charged with three firearms and assault counts.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Trump describes gunman charging security checkpoint and attacking

New York Times: US President said the motive of the 'lone wolf' attacker was not clear.

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Trump praises press after WHCD shooting, says unity at dinner was 'beautiful'

President Donald Trump gave rare praise to the press in the aftermath of shots fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night that led to the evening's rescheduling."This was an event dedicated to freedom of speech that was supposed to bring together members of both parties with members of the press, and in a certain way it did, because the fact that they just unified," Trump said at a White House press briefing. "I saw a room that was just totally unified. It was, in one way, ve...

Tech - Wired - 7 hours ago

California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner

The 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

Trump on shooting: ‘I heard a noise and thought it was a tray. But it was a gun’

US President says one agent was hit by a bullet that was stopped by a ballistic vest.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 7 hours ago

US grants Maduro access to funds for defense in criminal case

US grants Maduro access to funds for defense in criminal case

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 7 hours ago

Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce

Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Secret Service in line of fire at WHCA shooting still unpaid due to Dem-led shutdown

A shooting near President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members Saturday night is putting a spotlight on the Secret Service’s funding shortfall amid an ongoing standoff in Congress.A gunman opened fire outside the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., where celebrities, members of the press and administration officials had gathered, prompting a swift security response. The suspect is in custody and has not been identified. One Secret Service a...

Tech - LLM Stats - 8 hours ago

Survey of 1,050 Australian teens: ~60% said they retained access to social media accounts after ban; two-thirds say platforms took no action to remove accounts

Sasha Rogelberg / Fortune: Survey of 1,050 Australian teens: ~60% said they retained access to social media accounts after ban; two-thirds say platforms took no action to remove accounts If teenager

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 8 hours ago

Cyndi Lauper hits heckler with expletive-laden response during Las Vegas residency debut

Cyndi Lauper hits heckler with expletive-laden response during Las Vegas residency debut

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Anne Hathaway stuns in daring sheer gown at London premiere

Anne Hathaway unveiled one of her most dramatic fashion moments yet.Hathaway delivered a dramatic, high-fashion moment as she posed on the red carpet for her new film "Mother Mary." The 43-year-old actress wore an intricately designed black gown that blended sheer sensuality with sculptural detail to the London premiere on April 23.The look featured a striking, web-like bodice crafted from black corded embellishments that formed an ornate, almost gothic pattern across her chest and shoulders. Th...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

White House Correspondents' Association President announces event being rescheduled after shooting

White House Correspondents’ Association President Weijia Jiang announced Saturday that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner would be canceled and rescheduled following a shooting at the event that prompted President Donald Trump to be evacuated."Law enforcement has requested that we leave the premises consistent with protocol. [President Donald Trump] wanted to emphasize that nobody was hurt. He and the first lady, the Cabinet, everybody's safe," Jiang said.The crowd cheered at the news of the...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Trump security threat live updates: President evacuated from White House dinner after shots fired

President says an officer was shot but saved by his bulletproof vest.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Trump rushed from same hotel where Reagan assassination attempt unfolded in 1981

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the Washington Hilton ballroom Saturday night at the start of the White House Correspondents Dinner as shots rang out. Trump was swiftly whisked away amid the chaos and reported that he and the first lady, and his Cabinet members are safe on Truth Social.More than 40 years ago, the Washington Hilton was the site of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 a striking historical parallel as Trump...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Launching AI Into Orbit

Launching AI Into Orbit Authored by Timothy Murphy via RealClearDefense, The Strait of Hormuz reminds us that a single chokepoint can shape the global economy overnight. What most policymakers miss is that space has its own version of Hormuz—and we are rapidly losing control of it. Multiple sectors of the global economy are dependent on access to the Strait of Hormuz, but nations are becoming ever more reliant upon access to space to drive their economies. Similar to the Strait, th...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Manitoba to ban social media, AI chatbots for youth, premier says

Manitoba will ban youth from using social media and AI chatbots, Premier Wab Kinew announced on Saturday.

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 8 hours ago

Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents' dinner

Trump unharmed after security incident at White House correspondents' dinner

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Former US gymnast opens up on 'terrifying' moment shots were fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Former Team USA women's gymnast Jennifer Sey was a guest at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday when shots were fired.Sey told Fox News Digital her reaction to the shooting in an exclusive statement."Terrifying. Should have been an amazing night. I came to celebrate free speech and those who believe in it. As I walked in and there were protesters I was scared for a moment and then I thought it’s ok. I was wrong," she said, adding she was forced to ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

Video shows the President ducking for cover after shots were fired.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Suspect detained after shots reported at dinner attended by Trump

New York Times: A member of the Secret Service shouted, 'Shots fired'.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Top US Diplomat Takes Post In Caracas As Part Of Post-Maduro Transition Plan

Top US Diplomat Takes Post In Caracas As Part Of Post-Maduro Transition Plan For the first time in many years, the United States has a top diplomat officially in residence representing Washington to Venezuela. Veteran US diplomat John M. Barrett has arrived in Caracas to serve as chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Venezuela, the mission announced Thursday, marking a new phase in Washington's diplomatic presence in Venezuela, and after a US military raid on Jan.3 ousted and capt...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago
Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

High school students receive free formal attire

They say nothing in life is free.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Michelle Obama agrees with Angel Reese’s decision to accept a fine to avoid reporters

WNBA star Angel Reese appeared on Michelle Obama's podcast earlier this week and opened up about feeling mistreated by fans and the media with the former first lady.At one point during the interview, Reese admitted she would rather take a fine than speak to reporters after games."The media has not always been great for me. And I'll take a fine. I'll catch a fine, especially in a WNBA. I'll have a fine before I have to go to media and feel like my back is against the wall," Reese said, while Obam...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Trump Admin Pitching US Companies To Rebuild Gulf Infrastructure Hit By Iran, Arab Officials Say 'Tone-Deaf'

Trump Admin Pitching US Companies To Rebuild Gulf Infrastructure Hit By Iran, Arab Officials Say 'Tone-Deaf' Via Middle East Eye The Trump administration has told several Gulf states that they should use American companies to rebuild their infrastructure damaged by Iran's retaliatory strikes amid the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic, US and Arab officials familiar with the discussions told Middle East Eye. Kuwait, Bahrain and the UAE are among the countries the US has tapped...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Trump Evacuated As Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Shooter In Custody

Trump Evacuated As Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Shooter In Custody Update:  • Shooter apprehended and taken into custody. • No injuries to Trump or any guests. • Incident near lobby magnetometer screening. • Trump praised Secret Service rapid response. Authorities confirm the suspected shooter has been apprehended and is in custody after shots fired near the lobby screening area. President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and all protectees were safely e...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Cole Tomas Allen ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

Cole Tomas Allen ID'd As Suspect In White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Update:  • Shooter apprehended and taken into custody. Carrying shotgun, handgun and several knives.  • The shooter has been identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance California • No injuries to Trump or any guests. • Incident near lobby magnetometer screening. • Trump praised Secret Service rapid response. President Donald Trump was evacuated from the head table at the White House correspo...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Trump Evacuated As Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Shooter Dead

Trump Evacuated As Shots Fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Shooter Dead Shots were fired during the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) at the Washington Hilton ballroom on Saturday evening, prompting the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President, and other high-profile attendees by Secret Service. Guests were ordered to take cover under tables as heavily armed agents secured the venue. BREAKING The U.S. Secret S...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump shares details on 'very sick person' who fired shots at White House Correspondents' Dinner

President Donald Trump held a press conference from the White House late on Saturday evening after he was rushed from the stage of the White House Correspondents Dinner during a shooting incident. Trump said the incident was "incredibly acted upon by Secret Service and law enforcement." He said one Secret Service officer was shot at a "very close distance" but was wearing a "very good bulletproof vest." The agent is in good condition."He has very high spirits. And we told him we love him," Trump...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Trump rushed away from White House correspondents' dinner as shots fired

President Donald Trump was rushed backstage at the White House Correspondents' Dinner before delivering his scheduled remarks amid a reported shooting incident. Trump said that he would leave the event, which would be rescheduled in 30 days. He is expected to deliver remarks from the White House later on Saturday evening. "Law Enforcement has requested that we leave the premises, consistent with protocol, which we will do, immediately. I will be giving a press conference in 30 minutes from the W...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Ottawa's Ridly Greig delivers disgusting cheap shot in game 4 against Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes were looking to put away the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon, and boy, were the Sens not willing to go down without a fight.Or, in this case, one heck of a cheap shot.The Senators are a team that has no problem with mixing it up, and that can be a good skill set in the postseason. I mean, the Florida Panthers just won back-to-back Cups doing it.However, you've got to make sure you don't cross the line, and Senators forward Ridly Greig did just that.NORTH CAROLINA GO...

Tech - Slashdot - 10 hours ago

Trump Fires All 24 Members of America's National Science Board

America's National Science Board (NSB) "was established in 1950 to guide the governance of the National Science Foundation," writes the Washington Post, "in an unusual structure within the federal government that echoes the setup of a company board in the private sector. It helps guide an agency that operates Antarctic research stations, telescopes, a fleet of research vessels and supports basic science research in laboratories across the United States." (NSF research has helped evolve the techn...

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Carbon fire in Orange County burns 200 acres, prompts evacuation warnings

A wildfire burned in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.

Regional - L.A. Times - 10 hours ago

Growing brush fire triggers evacuation warnings in Orange County

A wildfire burned about 60 acres in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.

Tech - Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

Xbox’s Big Turnaround Hedges Everything on Gamers’ Nostalgia

The future of Xbox might lie in its roots.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

Malaria Is Still Endemic In 80 Countries

Malaria Is Still Endemic In 80 Countries Significant progress has been made in the fight against malaria over the last two decades, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2024, 80 countries (including the territory of French Guiana) remained endemic for the disease, down from 108 in 2000. The number of deaths have also declined since the turn of the century, with the WHO estimating that 610,000 people died from the disease in 2024, compared with 864,000...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Steelers pick Navy RB Eli Heidenreich, fans at Pittsburgh NFL Draft go totally bonkers

Perhaps the most compelling moment of the 2026 NFL Draft came in the final round, when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected running back Eli Heidenreich and the pick was announced to the hometown crowd gathered at the event.The excitement, palpable from the moment Heidenreich was shown on camera, wasn’t because he’s an accomplished college running back. Nor was it because his athletic ability has scouts comparing him to San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey only bigger and stronger.The crowd ...

Regional - Las Vegas Sun - 10 hours ago

Raiders get aggressive while adding six players on Day 3 of NFL Draft

Raiders get aggressive while adding six players on Day 3 of NFL Draft

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

How the King will deal with his trickiest state visit yet

King Charles faces fixing US President Donald Trump’s rift with US PM Keir Starmer.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 11 hours ago

The Final Battle For Your Mind

The Final Battle For Your Mind Authored by Casey Fleming via The Epoch Times, Your phone buzzes. A notification lights up your screen—an article, a meme, a fun video, a flash sale, or the latest trend. It feels harmless, even entertaining. Just another moment in the endless rhythm of digital life. But beneath the surface lies something far more sinister. The seemingly trivial event is part of a quiet, persistent system designed to influence something deeply personal: your mind. ...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

'Charlie's Angels' star Kate Jackson opens up about her quiet life on Virginia farm after leaving Hollywood

Kate Jackson retreated from the public eye two decades ago, and has loved her private life on her farm in Virginia.During an interview with People, Jackson opened up about farm life and the 128 acres of land she calls home."I love being in Virginia, and I really enjoy the farm. I've got chickens, a couple of horses. Most of it's woods, but it's 128 acres and it's beautiful and it's quiet and peaceful," the actress began.CARRIE UNDERWOOD SAYS HER FAMILY COULD BE "SELF-SUSTAINED" ON TENNESSEE FARM...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox are firing manager Alex Cora, the organization announced Saturday. The team said it is also parting ways with five members of the coaching staff: hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and major league hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin.Game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to an unspecified role within the organization.Red Sox owner John Henry put out a statem...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

King Charles to meet Mamdani in New York during US state visit next week

King Charles III will meet with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani during his state visit to the U.S. next week, his office confirmed to Fox News Digital on Saturday.The king and the mayor will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial in New York City on Wednesday.The meeting will come after the king is greeted by President Donald Trump at the White House after he arrives in Washington, D.C., on Monday.The king and Queen Camilla will join the president and first lady Melania Trump for a p...

Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

BYD's next all-electric hypercar is a convertible that's coming to Europe first

BYD may be known for its affordable all-electric cars, but that doesn't mean it won't dabble in the occasional hypercar under one of its subsidiary brands. Through its Denza subbrand, BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a hypercar that can push out more than 1,000 horsepower with an all-electric motor, at the Beijing Auto Show. According to CarNewsChina, the Denza A can hit 0 to 60 mph in less than two seconds, rivaling the likes of the Rimac Nivera. BYD first showed off the Denza Z as a concept during th...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Albert Regis' baby daughter crawled toward a Jaguars cup before he was drafted by Jacksonville

Albert Regis’ NFL dream became a reality Friday when the Jacksonville Jaguars selected the former Texas AandM defensive tackle in the third round of the NFL Draft.Before Regis learned where his NFL career would begin, his infant daughter seemed to know his landing spot. A video posted to social media showed baby Akari crawling toward a cup bearing the Jaguars logo.The move suggested Akari effectively predicted which team's jersey her father would wear during his rookie season.CLICK HERE FOR MORE...

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Rare Central Valley tornado outbreak: four twisters strike in five hours

Tornadoes aren't completely out of the question in California's Central Valley.

Tech - Gizmodo - 11 hours ago

The First Trailer for ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Teases a Weird and Scary Galaxy

As it prepares to enter its endgame, 'Strange New Worlds' wants to emphasize the boldness in boldly going.

Tech - Slashdot - 11 hours ago

Australia's Teen Social Media Ban Isn't Working. Half Their Teens Still Have Access, Survey Finds

After Australia banned social media for users younger than 16, teenagers "immediately worked to circumvent the restrictions," reports Fortune: 14-year-old in New South Wales, told The Washington Post in December 2025, just before the implementation of the ban, she planned to use her mother's face ID to log in to Snapchat and . In a Reddit thread on ways to bypass the ban, one user suggested using a printed mesh face mask from Temu to outsmart apps' facial recognition tools. Others still have tr...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl's face at Texas park, ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS

An illegal migrant is accused of biting a 3-year-old girl in the face during an attack at a Texas park, authorities said, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has now lodged a detainer against the suspect following his arrest.Gabriella Perez, 27, and her daughter, Amelia Perez, 3, were walking at Espada Park on April 18 when they were allegedly attacked by 24-year-old Artharva Vyas, an Indian national, according to San Antonio police.Police said Vyas allegedly assaulted the mother by pul...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Illegal alien accused of biting 3-year-old girl's face at Texas park; ICE lodges detainer after arrest: DHS

An illegal migrant is accused of biting a 3-year-old girl in the face during an attack at a Texas park, authorities said, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer against the suspect after his arrest.Gabriella Perez, 27, and her daughter, Amelia Perez, 3, were walking at Espada Park April 18 when they were allegedly attacked by 24-year-old Atharva Vyas, an Indian national, according to San Antonio police.Police said Vyas assaulted the mother by pulling her hair and pun...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic monument, owners say it killed their $8M investment

A California couple is suing Los Angeles after the city blocked them from tearing down their property Marilyn Monroe’s former home and declared it a historic monument.In their federal lawsuit, Brinah Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles, homeowners Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank say they bought the Brentwood property for $8 million in 2023 with plans to demolish its deteriorating structures and redevelop the site. Monroe owned the 2,300-square-foot Spanish bungalow for about six months before he...

World - Fox News - 11 hours ago

Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic monument; owners say it killed their $8M investment

A California couple is suing Los Angeles after the city blocked them from tearing down their property Marilyn Monroe’s former home and declared it a historic monument.In their federal lawsuit, Brinah Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles, homeowners Brinah Milstein and Roy Bank say they bought the Brentwood property for $8 million in 2023 with plans to demolish its deteriorating structures and redevelop the site. Monroe owned the 2,300-square-foot Spanish bungalow for about six months before he...

Tech - LLM Stats - 12 hours ago

A profile of Strider, an intelligence firm that leverages agentic AI and public records to help the US Air Force, NATO, and others identify foreign state actors

Jamie Tarabay / Bloomberg: A profile of Strider, an intelligence firm that leverages agentic AI and public records to help the US Air Force, NATO, and others identify foreign state actors Trump's ec

Tech - LLM Stats - 12 hours ago

xAI Launches grok-voice-think-fast-1.0: Topping τ-voice Bench at 67.3%, Outperforming Gemini, GPT Realtime, and More

The new flagship voice model outperforms Gemini, GPT Realtime, and its own predecessor across retail, airline, and telecom workflows The post xAI Launches grok-voice-think-fast-1.0: Topping τ-voice Be

World - New Zealand Herald News - 12 hours ago

British fighter jets scrambled after Russian strike on Nato border

Two RAF Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft were given permission to engage Russian drones.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Trump vows to 'get to the bottom' of Fed's multibillion-dollar building renovation after probe shift

A day after U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced she had directed her office to close its investigation into the Federal Reserve over a building project, President Donald Trump said he wants to know what happened."Well, I want to find out," the president told reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Saturday, after a journalist asked if he agreed with Pirro’s decision."You know, it's not dropped," he continued. "They'...

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Airline CEO sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices

Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon even if fuel costs drop, according to reports.One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online.During an earnings call earlier this month, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian indicated the airline would "retain any of the pricing strength" gained amid the current envi...

Regional - L.A. Times - 12 hours ago

Sedated, injured, even dead: Exotic bird smuggling cases underscore a problem at the border

One defendant hid 14 sedated keel-billed toucans in his Volkswagen Passat. The other put 17 exotic birds under a car seat, then tried to use chickens as decoys.

World - Fox News - 12 hours ago

Canadiens' coach Martin St. Louis says a certain classic sitcom is his key to unwinding after games

There are few things in sports that are as intense as the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and that can make it hard to get some proper shuteye.Fortunately, Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis has a secret weapon when it comes to catching some Z's during the playoffs.That secret weapon? Some good old-fashioned "Seinfeld" reruns.The Habs are locked in a tight opening-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which they currently lead 2-1.US SOCCER LEGEND LANDON DONOVAN OPENS UP ON MENTAL HEALTH ...

Tech - Engadget - 12 hours ago

OpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to police

Two months following the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, OpenAI's Sam Altman has formally apologized for not informing police of the alarming ChatGPT conversations seen with the suspect's account. Before the incident, OpenAI banned the account belonging to the alleged shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, for violating its usage policy due to potential for real-world violence. "I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement to the account that was banned in June," Altman wr...