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Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute
Panama Seizes China-Linked Ports Amid Trump-Beijing Dispute Panama published a Supreme Court decision, issued in late January, that voided key port operations held by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. The Balboa and Cristobal terminals have become entangled in a legal dispute involving Washington and Beijing. The timing is important, as it comes about a month before President Trump's planned late-March trip to China. On Monday, the ruling authorized the Panama Maritime Authority to ta...
You Can Now Own an Official Version of the Superior ‘Star Trek’ Mug
After Picard's tea mug made a comeback a few years ago, it's time for the better 'Trek' mug—and better beverage—to get the spotlight.
CrowdStrike Says Attackers Are Moving Through Networks in Under 30 Minutes
An anonymous reader shares a report: Cyberattacks reached victims faster and came from a wider range of threat groups than ever last year, CrowdStrike said in its annual global threat report released Tuesday, adding that cybercriminals and nation-states increasingly relied on predictable tactics to evade detection by exploiting trusted systems. The average breakout time -- how long it took financially-motivated attackers to move from initial intrusion to other network systems -- dropped to 29 ...
Google sent an AI-generated push alert that included a racial slur
Google sent out an AI-generated news alert that included the N-word, according to reporting by Deadline. The push notification featured a link to a story by The Hollywood Reporter regarding an incident at the recent BAFTA Film Awards. The word appeared in the notification under the link. This was first spotted by Instagram user Danny Price, who accompanied a screengrab with a caption reading "what an interesting Black History Month this has turned out to be." Google has since apologized and said...
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP source says
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How Zionism went from a political philosophy to a loyalty test
Zionism began as something very specific: a political movement declaring that Jews, a stateless and persecuted people, deserved political self-determination in what they viewed as their historic homeland. It was heatedly debated and fiercely opposed, even by Jews, but it was fundamentally about survival and sovereignty. Read the rest The post How Zionism went from a political philosophy to a loyalty test appeared first on Boing Boing.
File-Sharing Network Soulseek Has Been Flooded With AI Homer Simpson Cover Songs
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Here's the first teaser for A24's adaptation of The Backrooms
Three years after announcing plans to produce a film based on the viral YouTube short, The Backrooms (Found Footage) in 2023, A24 has released the first teaser for its adaptation. Backrooms, as the film is now called, is directed by the short's original creator, Kane Parsons, and will be released on May 29, 2026.The teaser offers little to go on for anyone who hasn't watched the original short or the series of videos Parsons made after it, but it is replete with The Backrooms' hallmark: ominous ...
Two men die in separate incidents at premier Tahoe-area ski resort
A late-morning call to authorities led to the discovery of two separate deaths Friday at Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe, officials said.The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at 11:55 a.m. to reports of two fatal accidents at the Nevada-side resort.According to the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, 33-year-old Nicholas Jamil Haddad of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died after a serious incident on the mountain.Authorities also identified Brian Robert Fraud, a 57-...
Rubio, Ratcliffe to deliver classified Iran briefing to 'Gang of Eight' ahead of Trump's State of the Union
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe will brief top congressional leaders on rising tensions in Iran on Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address. Ratcliffe and Rubio, who also serves as Trump’s national security advisor, will brief the so-called "Gang of Eight," congressional leadership as well as top lawmakers on the Intelligence committees, from the White House Tuesday at 3 p.m. The closed-door session comes as the administration wei...
Trump-nominated judge blocks Abbott’s DEI ban in 3 districts
A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking enforcement of key provisions of Senate Bill 12 in the Houston, Katy and Plano independent school districts while the case proceeds.U.S. District Judge Charles Eskridge, who was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2019, issued the ruling on Feb. 20, barring the three districts from implementing or enforcing four sections of the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in K-12 schools.The blocke...
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Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15
Seven children were among the 15 fatalities when the aircraft crashed in the Arequipa area
Visitors at Mexico's luxury resorts remain stranded as they seek flights out of chaos-ridden country
As the Jalisco New Generation cartel in Mexico continues to cause violent destruction across the Puerto Vallarta area, many American tourists remain stranded due to canceled flights and closed airports.About 14 miles north is the posh area of Punta Mita home to luxury resorts such as the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton.Wendee Puccetti of Wisconsin told Fox News Digital she and her husband were supposed to leave Mexico on Sunday after a week-long vacation.RESCUE TEAM HEADING TO MEXICO TO FREE A...
Erika Kirk to be Trump's guest at State of the Union
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be President Donald Trump's guest at Tuesday night's State of the Union.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Kirk's attendance as "one of President Trump's special guests" in a post on X that included the Daily Wire article first reporting the announcement.During his speech, the president will reportedly affirm that America is "one nation under God" and will call on Congress to "firmly reject political violence a...
Waymo will start offering robotaxi rides in four more cities
Waymo had set out some big plans for expanding its autonomous vehicle taxi program across the US in 2025 and it appears to be continuing that pace into 2026. Today, the company announced that the first public riders can begin using its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Orlando. To start, these robotaxi rides will only be available for a small number of people with the Waymo app in those cities. "We will be inviting new riders on a rolling basis to ensure a...
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This Supernova Progenitor Hid Behind a Surprisingly Thick Veil of Carbon Dust
For the first time, astronomers have used images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to identify a supernova progenitor that could not be seen by any other telescope: a red supergiant that was located in a nearby galaxy. The supergiant’s surroundings were surprisingly dusty - dusty enough to render it invisible to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
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Winter Is Not Over
Winter Is Not Over The Northeast is digging out from a historic winter storm that buried Newark Liberty International Airport under nearly 30 inches of snow and left New York City with almost two feet. Socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the blizzard could rank among the city's 10 worst storms in 150 years, setting up an early test for his army of snow shovelers now tasked with clearing sidewalks and city streets. They know the warmth of their collectivism will melt the sn...
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Torrential rains leave 23 dead in Brazil, dozens missing
At least 23 people are dead and 47 missing after record rains hit Minas Gerais.
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Man with Tourette syndrome 'deeply mortified' after shouting racial slur at awards show
The audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted a racial slur during a broadcast of the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) issued a statement expressing mortification about the incident on Monday.John Davidson, who has severe Tourette syndrome and was the inspiration for the BAFTA-nominated biographical film "I Swear," was heard shouting the n-word while Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. During other portions of the program, Davidson was heard shouting ...
NASA’s Curiosity Finds Crunchy Nodules Where Ancient Martian Water Once Stood
Curiosity has been exploring a region filled with boxwork formations, which formed billions of years ago when water leaked through rock cracks.
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Warner Bros ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
Donald Trump says he will be 'involved' as global regulators scrutinise bids.
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Video showed him beating his dog with a metal chain. He's now banned from owning pets.
A man pleaded no contest to beating a dog with a metal chain leash in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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FedEx Seeks Tariff Refund With Lawsuit Against US
FedEx Seeks Tariff Refund With Lawsuit Against US Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, FedEx is suing the United States Feb. 23, seeking a full refund on President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) lacked authorization. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeks to recoup all duties paid by FedEx as a result of IEEPA orders and any interest acc...
Louvre Museum director resigns following $102M theft of crown jewels
The director of the Louvre Museum in Paris has stepped down, months after thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels in a lightning-fast weekend robbery.Laurence des Cars presented French President Emmanuel Macron with her resignation, which Macron accepted, according to a statement from the presidential office.It said Macron praised her decision as "an act of responsibility at a time when the world’s largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus to carry out major projects involving securi...
Liberal pundits call Team USA hockey players 'morons,' scold gold medalists over Trump call
Team USA men’s hockey gold medalists have upset liberal pundits and news organizations despite captivating the nation with their Olympic accomplishment.Some liberals have objected to FBI Director Kash Patel partying with the men’s hockey team after they defeated Canada to take home the gold medal. The majority of the criticism aimed at Team USA came after players spoke with President Donald Trump over the phone in the locker room. Trump made a joke about needing to include the gold-medal winning...
Maul Kinda Regrets Wanting to Be Rid of the Jedi in ‘Shadow Lord’
The former Sith apprentice has a slight change of heart in the upcoming 'Star Wars' animated show.
Hegseth Gives Anthropic Until Friday To Back Down on AI Safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday evening to give the military unfettered access to its AI model or face harsh penalties, Axios has learned. Hegseth told Amodei in a tense meeting on Tuesday that the Pentagon will either cut ties and declare Anthropic a "supply chain risk," or invoke the Defense Production Act to force the company to tailor its model to the military's needs. The Pentagon wants to punish Anthropic as the feud over AI safeguards grows in...
Iran vows to do 'whatever it takes' to make a nuclear deal happen: report
Iran's deputy foreign minister insisted Tuesday that his country will do "whatever it takes" to reach a deal with the U.S. over its nuclear program. The vow from Majid Takht-Ravanchi comes as U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet with an Iranian delegation in Geneva Thursday, according to Reuters. "We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible. We will do whatever it takes to make this happen. We will enter the negotiating room in Geneva with complete honest...
‘Likely the Largest Breach in U.S. History’: What You Need to Know About the Conduent Fiasco
The known size of the breach keeps growing.
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‘Dear Gordon’ email was in Epstein’s inbox 38 minutes after reaching PM
Police are probing whether Lord Mandelson shared market-sensitive UK files with Epstein.
'El Mencho' was deported from US multiple times before he became cartel power figure
Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," was arrested and deported from the U.S. multiple times decades before he became Mexico's most-wanted drug cartel leader.Cervantes' criminal activity dates back to when he was just 19 years old on the streets of San Francisco, according to a 2019 report by The Courier Journal that cited court records and interviews with both U.S. and Mexican officials. The San Francisco Police Department arrested Cervantes in 1986 for trying to sell cry...
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Snowball Fight in New York Turns Chaotic After Police Arrive
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers had been attacked at a snowball fight at Washington Square Park during Monday’s blizzard.
Sony reveals the Death Stranding 2 required PC specs
We're less than a month from the availability of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC, and today Sony released the required specs. Despite designer Hideo Kojima being known for spectacle in his projects, the minimum specs are quite reasonable. The low graphics preset runs on an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB, and that will give players average performance of 1080p at 30 frames per second, which is rough but at least makes the game available for players who haven’t upgraded...
Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm
A federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Monday to hold government officials in civil contempt for violating a judicial order that prohibited the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from transferring detainee Fernando Gutierrez Torres, a Mexican national.U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2018, found that despite an earlier order prohibiting Torres' transfer out of Minnesota, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) moved him to Texas without no...
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Pentagon gives Musk's 'MechaHitler' access to classified systems
As further proof we live in the worst reality, Elon Musk's controversy-plagued chatbot, which calls itself "MechaHitler" and produces sexualized images of children, has been granted access to classified Department of Defense systems. Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has signed an agreement to allow the military to use its model, Grok, in classified systems, a Defense official confirmed to Axios. Read the rest The post Pentagon gives Musk's 'MechaHitler' access to classified s...
Life in Cuba Under Trump's Pressure Campaign: No Electricity, No Oil, and Impossible Choices
As the United States takes new steps against the regime that has ruled the island since 1959, the Cuban people face 20-hour blackouts, decreased internet access, and shortages of basic supplies.
GOV GAVIN NEWSOM: From privilege to heartbreak, my life behind the headlines
Five years ago, I knew exactly what kind of book I needed to write.It would chronicle crisis and conflict the pandemic, the catastrophic wildfires, Trump 1.0, the relentless flywheel of California politics grinding out public policy. It would be the book people expected me to write.I proudly turned in the manuscript.It was quickly rejected.NEWSOM PUSHES THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO BE 'MORE CULTURALLY NORMAL' IF THEY WANT TO WINI still remember the Zoom call with Ann Godoff, the legendary editor-in-c...
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5 Things To Watch At Trump's State Of The Union Address Tonight
5 Things To Watch At Trump's State Of The Union Address Tonight President Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24, when he is expected to highlight his administration’s accomplishments and seize the moment to shore up support for Republicans ahead of the critical 2026 elections. Historically, the president’s party almost always suffers midterm losses, and the House appears especially vulnerable this year. Trump, eager to reverse...
Someone made an app to warn you if smart glasses are nearby
A new app will notify users if smart glasses are likely nearby. The aptly named Nearby Glasses was developed in response to media coverage outlining how glasses like Meta's Ray-Bans have been used to film people without their consent. As first reported by 404 Media, the app detects the unique Bluetooth signature emitted by smart glasses and sends a push alert that someone wearing the device may potentially be nearby. “I consider it to be a tiny part of resistance against surveillance tech,” the ...
YouTube’s Most Maximal Synth Sorcerer to Represent the UK at Eurovision
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Apple app password scam email warning
You open your inbox and see a subject line from Apple. It says an app-specific password was generated for your account. Then your stomach drops.The email claims you authorized a $2,990.02 PayPal payment. It even includes a confirmation number. It urges you to call a support number right away. There is just one problem. You never did any of this.If that sounds familiar, you are likely looking at a classic Apple impersonation scam.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent se...
Christina Applegate initially refused her breakout Kelly Bundy role on 'Married... with Children'
Christina Applegate nearly missed out on her breakout TV role.Before she became a household name as Kelly Bundy on "Married… With Children," Applegate said she initially refused the job.During an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the host said to Applegate, "You originally turned down the role of Kelly Bundy."'MARRIED... WITH CHILDREN' STARS EXPOSE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DRAMA OF BELOVED SITCOMApplegate explained, "They wanted me to be Kelly Bundy, and I said, ‘Boo on your story,' because I just did...
UK officials to consider the release of confidential documents related to Epstein-linked former Prince Andrew
The U.K. Parliament is set to deliberate calls for the release of confidential files regarding former Prince Andrew following the arrest of the Jeffrey Epstein-tied disgraced royal. The files in question are related to former Prince Andrew's appointment as Britain's special envoy for international trade in 2001.Deliberating the release of the documents is outside the norm for the House of Commons, where the rules have historically prohibited members from criticizing the royal family, according t...
Karoline Leavitt warns cartels to 'not lay a finger' on Americans or pay 'severe consequences'
The Trump administration issued a fiery warning to Mexican drug cartels on Tuesday as hundreds of Americans remain stranded in Mexico following an explosion in violence across the country.Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes was killed Sunday during a Mexican military operation aided by U.S. intelligence. The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) had seized power following the fall of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.Tourists have been ordered to shelter in place inside resorts as cartel...
Mother of victim murdered by illegal immigrant says media dodges accountability for migrant crimes
Patty Morin, whose daughter Rachel was killed by an illegal immigrant, said the media’s focus on President Donald Trump's deportation push overlooks families like hers because highlighting victims would beg accountability."If you recognize the victims, then you have to say, 'Someone has to be accountable.' And nobody wants to take accountability for this scourge that's come across our land and murdered our children, our mothers, our fathers," she said Tuesday on "Fox and Friends."Morin attended ...
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Adorable bunny Wilma chomps yellow flower in therapeutic POV video
If you're feeling sick of the winter cold, this sweet video is a reminder that warmer and brighter days lie ahead. A cute bunny named Wilma chomps on a big yellow flower, starting at the end of the stem and going until the whole thing disappears into her mouth. Read the rest The post Adorable bunny Wilma chomps yellow flower in therapeutic POV video appeared first on Boing Boing.
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3M faces $59.2m court fight over ‘forever chemicals’ poisoning claims
About 1400 locals are each seeking €20,000 in compensation from 3M.
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Macro photography reveals hidden art in butterfly and moth wings
These stunning photos of butterfly and moth wings were taken by photographer @sagaoptics. Shot with a macro lens, they reveal every fiber and pattern of the insect wing up close. Each one feels like a secret work of art, hidden just beyond what the naked eye can see. Read the rest The post Macro photography reveals hidden art in butterfly and moth wings appeared first on Boing Boing.
iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know right now, including the leaked design, upgrades, price and more
Apple still hasn’t revealed a foldable iPhone, but the steady drip of leaks suggests the project is moving closer to reality. Over the past few months, analysts and supply-chain watchers have continued to fill in key details, with most reports still pointing to a launch sometime in the second half of 2026. While Apple hasn’t confirmed anything publicly, the overall picture is starting to look more consistent.As always, plans for unreleased Apple hardware can change at any time. Features may shif...
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Watch a homemade medieval trebuchet launch a flaming fireball into the night sky
Watch a homemade medieval trebuchet fling a ball of fire into the night sky. The counterweight drops, the arm swings, and a flaming projectile arcs across the darkness like a slow-motion firework. This looks like too much fun. A trebuchet is a medieval siege engine that uses a weighted arm to hurl heavy objects with surprising speed and accuracy and they're still spectacular to watch. Read the rest The post Watch a homemade medieval trebuchet launch a flaming fireball into the night sky appeare...
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Man accidentally vibe codes a robovac army
The DJI Romo is a $2000 behemoth that mops and vacuums using LIDAR and AI. Sammy Azdoufal ended up controlling thousands of them when all he wanted to do was drive his robovac with a game controller. Azdoufal, who is not a hacker by trade, used Claude Code to develop a method to connect his homegrown app to DJI so he could use his PlayStation controller with his Romo. Read the rest The post Man accidentally vibe codes a robovac army appeared first on Boing Boing.
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AI Is An 'Orchestration' Layer, Not 'Displacement': Anthropic Event Leaves Deutsche Doubting Software's Imminent Demise
AI Is An 'Orchestration' Layer, Not 'Displacement': Anthropic Event Leaves Deutsche Doubting Software's Imminent Demise After watching Anthropic's Enterprise Agents briefing event, Deutsche Bank's Software research team have even greater conviction that model providers are unlikely to displace software incumbents and are instead positioning themselves and their agents to be an orchestration layer on top of existing and incumbent systems. Various partnership announcements (detailed...
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Bite-sized sketch comedy anthology asdfmovie returns
Three things are certain: Death, taxes and new installments of asdfmovie whenever Thomas Ridgewell feels like it. Although you may not know his name, you've certainly seen his work the "asdfmovie" series has been an Internet institution for nearly two decades now, informing the humor of millions of people my age, occasionally for the worse. Read the rest The post Bite-sized sketch comedy anthology asdfmovie returns appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Watch "musician-magician" Max Vandervorst play the scoutophone
You've already experienced the wonders of Belgian musician Max Vandervorst's porciphone, the fantastical (and fantastic) instrument that Rare and Strange Instruments describes as a "tuned pipe instrument played with two plastic pigs." Now, behold Vandervorst's scoutaphone, a series of tuned metallic old school canteen water bottles suspended from a frame that's played like a xylophone. Read the rest The post Watch "musician-magician" Max Vandervorst play the scoutophone appeared first on Boing ...
Falcons make decision on Kirk Cousins two years after signing him to $180 million contract
Kirk Cousins' time with the Atlanta Falcons is all but over.General manager Ian Cunningham told reporters Tuesday that the team will release the veteran quarterback once the new league year officially begins next month.Cunningham said he had already told Cousins of the team's decision.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Just felt that was out of respect for Kirk. What he's done in his career, I owed that to him. We owed that to him to allow him some clarity going into free agency...
Living at high altitudes could reduce risk of common disease, study suggests
Living at high altitudes may lower the risk of diabetes, and scientists believe they have finally figured out why.A new study from the Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco examined how red blood cells behave in low-oxygen environments. The findings, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveal that at high elevations, red blood cells begin absorbing large amounts of glucose from the bloodstream, acting as a "sponge" for sugar.When oxygen levels drop, these cells then alter their metabolism ...
Hundreds join search for missing Michigan college student last seen 'disoriented' on video
Police in Michigan said search efforts are continuing for a missing Northern Michigan University (NMU) student last seen early Sunday morning in Marquette.In an update posted Monday, the Marquette Police Department said Trenton Massey was last seen on video around 3:25 a.m. in the area of East Baraga Avenue and the Founder’s Landing Boardwalk.Police said Massey appeared to be "disoriented" and having "difficulty walking." He was wearing an olive-green and black jacket and dark pants.Authorities ...
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Singing Chop Suey while making chop suey
If you can, think for a moment about the most stressful multitasking you've ever done. You got it? Good, but I'm afraid it won't hold a candle to this intense cover performance of Linkin Park's Chop Suey, done while actually cooking the classic Chinese dish chop suey in the most chaotic kitchen I've ever seen. Read the rest The post Singing Chop Suey while making chop suey appeared first on Boing Boing.
Iran nears China anti-ship supersonic missile deal as US carriers mass in region: report
Iran is nearing a deal with China to acquire supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, a move that could significantly raise the stakes in the Middle East as U.S. carrier strike groups assemble within striking distance of the Islamic Republic.Reuters reported Tuesday that Tehran is close to finalizing an agreement for Chinese-made CM-302 missiles, citing six people with knowledge of the negotiations.The supersonic weapons, which can travel roughly 180 miles and fly low to evade ship defenses, would ...
The US Spent $30 Billion on Classroom Laptops and Got the First Generation Less Capable Than Its Parents
More than two decades after Maine became the first state to hand laptops to middle schoolers -- distributing 17,000 Apple machines across 243 schools in 2002 -- neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath told a U.S. Senate committee earlier this year that Gen Z is the first generation in modern history to score lower on standardized tests than the one before it. The U.S. spent more than $30 billion in 2024 alone putting laptops and tablets in classrooms, and Horvath cited PISA data from 15-year-olds ...
We’re Getting Major ‘House of Leaves’ Vibes From This Creepy New Trailer
'Backrooms,' based on a popular YouTube series, is in theaters this summer with a star-studded cast.
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Workplace equality exists nowhere: World Bank
Only about half of workplace equality laws worldwide are actually enforced.
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Sea lions pelted with rocks as family ignores repeated warnings at La Jolla Cove
The only thing saving this family from a very large ticket is that the city ranger who kicked them out of the park doesn't have the authority to issue Federal fines. A photographer documented children repeatedly harassing sea lions in La Jolla, and a city ranger politely asked them to stop. Read the rest The post Sea lions pelted with rocks as family ignores repeated warnings at La Jolla Cove appeared first on Boing Boing.
Democrats' 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' on 'full display' with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson says
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the Democratic Party’s "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is on "full display" Tuesday as Democrats are planning to attend several counter-State of the Union events. "This evening, the entire country will hear an update on the full scope of President Trump's transformational and historic first year back in office. The results speak for themselves. Why does he have so much to talk about? Because inflation is down, wages are up, investment is booming. The GDP is e...
Marvel's Wolverine will hit PS5 on September 15
As spicy as the PlayStation State of Play that took place a couple of weeks ago was overall, there was one major first-party game that was notably absent from the showcase: Marvel’s Wolverine. Insomniac Games’ latest superhero blockbuster was already slated for a fall release and now the studio has revealed exactly when you’ll be able to get your claws on it. Marvel’s Wolverine is coming to PS5 on September 15.That’s it. That’s the announcement. There’s no new trailer to accompany the news, othe...
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Gazans salvage ancient books in mosque library damaged by war
Once holding about 20,000 books, the library now has fewer than 4000 left.
Seafood restaurant fires back at anti-American HuffPost Olympics article
A Baltimore seafood restaurant has gone viral for its response to a HuffPost article sharing how some of the U.S. Olympians may not be feeling prideful for their country.The article, which was titled, "There's a Name for the Discomfort You're Feeling Watching the Olympics Right Now," was posted on X."If waving the American flag or chanting 'USA!' turns you off right now, you're not alone," said the caption, with a link to the article.FROZEN YOGURT BUSINESS PAYS TRIBUTE TO 'MARTYR' CHARLIE KIRK A...
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Huge Number Of US Allied Forces Exit Erbil Airbase, Fearing Iran Retaliation
Huge Number Of US Allied Forces Exit Erbil Airbase, Fearing Iran Retaliation Via Middle East Eye A few days ago, amidst heightened US-Iran tensions, a military helicopter landed at the Erbil airport in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. Although Western troops are rarely seen on the city’s streets, Erbil Air Base is heavily staffed with soldiers, and military helicopters fly overhead every day. Now, this airport could potentially become a target for Iran if the situation escalates. Sinc...
For All Mankind's latest trailer teases a war on Mars
Apple just dropped a full trailer for the fifth season of its hit sci-fi show For All Mankind. This is the first real look at the upcoming batch of episodes, which premiere on March 27. We got an extremely short teaser trailer last month but that only showed a guy on a motorcycle riding across Mars. This is the first real-deal trailer and it's absolutely stuffed with footage indicating where the next season will take viewers. I'm going to get into some spoilers here, so read at your own risk. Fo...
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Sagrada Família, 144 years in the making
Nearly a century and a half of innovation and construction is coming to a close. MegaBuilds shares this fantastic video about the long, long road to completing Barcelona's incredible basilica. Begun in 1882, the Sagrada Família has survived civil war, funding crises, and decades of painstaking stonework. Read the rest The post Sagrada Família, 144 years in the making appeared first on Boing Boing.
OpenAI COO says 'we have not yet really seen AI penetrate enterprise business processes'
Earlier this month, OpenAI launched a new platform called OpenAI Frontier for enterprises to build and manage agents, but OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap said that businesses haven’t yet seen AI adoption at
Meet the Gigamaser—the Brightest Microwave Laser Ever Spotted in Deep Space
A lucky alignment of galaxies allowed researchers to identify the most powerful and distant "space laser" ever found.
Anthropic’s Claude Comes for Knowledge Work as Markets Freak Out
Claude Cowork's industry-specific plug-in freaked out investors. Now, there is more.
Ex-FBI official fired by Trump admin lobs DOJ weaponization accusation while launching US House bid
Former assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington field office Dave Sundberg has mounted a bid for U.S. Congress, accusing President Donald Trump's administration of weaponizing the Justice Department.The U.S. House hopeful accused the administration of firing him while sweeping out people who wouldn't execute the president's political aims."In January 2025, I was fired by the Trump Administration as part of a retaliatory purge against those who refused to carry out the President’s polit...
Reddit fined $19.6 million over age verification checks in the UK
A common theme in online age verification laws is the tension between user privacy and preventing children from accessing harmful or inappropriate content. Now the UK is sending a not-so-subtle message to Reddit on the subject, to the tune of £14.5m ($19.6 million). The nation's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) accused the company of using children’s data and potentially exposing them to inappropriate content.“Children under 13 had their personal information collected and used in ways the...
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Trans-exclusionary lesbian group takes case to court
A self-described lesbian feminist group seeking to exclude transgender women from its public events is asking the Federal Court to overturn a ruling that barred it from doing so under Australia's Sex Discrimination Act. The Victorian-based group argues it should be legally permitted to hold gatherings exclusively for "lesbians born female," while the Human Rights Commission maintains that such exclusion unlawfully discriminates against trans women and undermines protections for gender identity. ...
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US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie offers US$1m in mother’s abduction
Savannah Guthrie says the family fears 84-year-old Nancy may now be dead.
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TV anchor Savannah Guthrie offers US$1m in mother’s abduction
Savannah Guthrie says the family fears 84-year-old Nancy may now be dead.
Postal Service can't be sued for intentionally not delivering mail, Supreme Court rules in 5-4 split
The U.S. Postal Service cannot be sued for damages for intentionally failing to deliver mail, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision released Tuesday.The majority opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, ruled the government's sovereign immunity bars claims for undelivered mail. "The United States enjoys sovereign immunity and cannot be sued without its consent," Thomas wrote, citing the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) granting "sovereign immunity for a wide range of claims about mail.""Sp...
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Noem clearly not getting the message about DHS budget
While her agents work unpaid, Noem is planning to start issuing tailored suits to new Secret Service people, so they look snazzy. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is giving the United States Secret Service a taxpayer-funded glow-up.Newly minted protective detail agents will soon receive two tailored suits upon graduating from training—an unprecedented perk for plainclothes agents who have historically footed the bill for their own wardrobes. Read the rest The post Noem clearly not getting the messa...
Google claims it's building data centers that barely use any water
Google is building another data center in Texas and says this one will use "advanced air-cooling technology" to limit water consumption. Google is claiming that water use will be limited to "critical campus operations" like kitchens. These specifics follow the previously announced two-year $40 billion investment the company has pledged in the Lone Star State. The company is also touting some 7,800 megawatts of net energy generation and capacity it has contracted with utility providers to add to ...
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After Being Shoved in Front of a Train, He Has Returned to the Subway
Joseph Lynskey was determined to overcome his fear and reclaim his life as a New Yorker who enjoys the city in full. On Tuesday, he filed a lawsuit against the city and the M.T.A.
Utah snowmobiler becomes third avalanche victim in a week amid backcountry dangers
A snowmobiler was found dead after being buried in an avalanche in Utah’s backcountry, authorities said Monday, marking the third fatal slide in the state within a week.The 45-year-old man from Rose Park, Utah, was reported buried in the slide on Sunday in the Snake Creek area west of Midway, the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office said.Unstable conditions prevented rescuers from remaining in the debris field. The search was suspended for the night due to ongoing avalanche hazards.Search operations ...
Leavitt says Trump chooses diplomacy first for Iran, but remains 'willing to use' lethal force if necessary
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s first option for Iran is "always diplomacy," but that he is "willing to use the lethal force of the United States military if necessary." The remarks come after Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday that "it will be a very bad day" for Iran if the country can’t strike a deal over its nuclear program. "President Trump's first option is always diplomacy. But as he has shown, he is willing to use the lethal force o...
Google’s AI Slop Machine Is Coming for Your Music
The AI slop apparatus knows no bounds.
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Police baffled by driver's disappearing act
The law may have a long arm, but its cognitive awareness is not always what one might hope. This driver, attempting to evade police, apparently did evade the police. While driving their car under a freeway overpass, the escape artist abandoned it and left it in gear. Read the rest The post Police baffled by driver's disappearing act appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Goodreads readers select "The Hunger Games" as best book ever
Surprisingly, to me at least, the readers of Goodreads have elected "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins as the best book ever written. The vote indicates that stories of rebellion and survival are resonating strongly with folks. The Hunger Games was published on September 14, 2008, by Scholastic in hardcover. Read the rest The post Goodreads readers select "The Hunger Games" as best book ever appeared first on Boing Boing.
Microsoft Execs Worry AI Will Eat Entry Level Coding Jobs
An anonymous reader shares a report: Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich and VP of Developer Community Scott Hanselman have written a paper arguing that senior software engineers must mentor junior developers to prevent AI coding agents from hollowing out the profession's future skills base. The paper, Redefining the Engineering Profession for AI, is based on several assumptions, the first of which is that agentic coding assistants "give senior engineers an AI boost... while imposing an AI dr...
YouTube's Premium Lite tier gets background play and downloads
YouTube is adding new features to its Premium Lite plan. The tier will offer background play and downloads for the mostly ad-free plan. The update comes a year after YouTube first launched the lower-cost plan. The Premium Lite tier is notable because for $8 per month you get most videos ad-free, emphasis on most. Currently, it still uses ads for YouTube music (along with random other videos), but the new update is bringing more Premium tier features without the $14 per month price tag. As a Lite...
I Can’t Stop Thinking About the ‘Star Wars’ T-Shirt in This 2004 Hilary Duff Movie
'A Cinderella Story' includes a very weird 'Star Wars' reference and we're determined to get to the bottom of it.
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Eradicating a cartel requires a more long-term approach than killing or capturing one man, analysts say
New York Times analysis: After 60 years of the war on drugs, what strategies have worked?
Hughes' brothers mom, who works for Team USA women's hockey, gives classy response about SOTU controversy
After President Donald Trump called the men's Olympic hockey team to congratulate them on their gold medal, he received criticism for what's been deemed by some as disrespect toward the women's team that had the same fate.Three days before Jack Hughes' golden goal, Megan Keller did the same thing to Canada in the women's gold medal contest.Trump told the men's team after inviting them to Tuesday's State of the Union that he'd "have" to invite the women's team, otherwise "I probably would be impe...
Floor-crossing MP Matt Jeneroux joining Carney on trip to India, Australia and Japan
The Liberals' newest MP, Matt Jeneroux, will join Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his trip to India, Australia and Japan later this week. The longtime Alberta Conservative crossed the floor last week to become a member of the governing party.
Scientists Have Discovered the Bed Bug’s Greatest Fear
Water is "intrinsically aversive" to bed bugs, a recent study has found.
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An arrest follows an extremely unusual roadside encounter
A passing driver saw something so bizarre that they had to call 911. Police rapidly responded to find an An extremely unusual roadside scene involving a deer in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. A man covered in fur and blood was taken into custody and charged with sexual crimes against an animal. Read the rest The post An arrest follows an extremely unusual roadside encounter appeared first on Boing Boing.
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USS Gerald Ford Carrier Hit By 'Sewage Crisis' As Record Deployment Endures
USS Gerald Ford Carrier Hit By 'Sewage Crisis' As Record Deployment Endures The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier is traversing the Mediterranean, reportedly set to dock in Israel's port of Haifa next, following a prior stop in Crete early this week, after having been ordered from the Caribbean to the Middle East area as the US threatens Iran. Coming off Venezuela operations and being ordered to the Central Command (CENTCOM) has meant its deployment is being extended. The Ford and its som...
HEART benchmark assesses ability of LLMs and humans to offer emotional support
Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can process human language and generate texts in response to specific user queries, are now used daily by a growing number of pe
