Progressive push hits wall against conservative Democrat in deep-blue district

Rep. Stephen Lynch, who has cultivated a relatively conservative reputation while representing Massachusetts for the past quarter-century, has defeated a well-funded progressive challenger.Patrick Roath, an attorney and one-time aide for former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, challenged Lynch from the left, outraising him by about $300,000. Lynch and Roath clashed over a number of issues on the campaign trail, namely immigration, healthcare, money in politics and housing.Lynch was one of 46 Ho...

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in 2nd national security case

Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement.

Scientists Intrigued by a Surprising Result in the Search for Dark Matter

Dark matter is the invisible stuff that accounts for roughly 85% of the mass in the universe, and for decades, physicists have been trying to figure out what it's made of. Now an experimental facility located nearly a mile below ground in South Dakota has recorded a single interaction between subatomic particles that doesn't match what's expected from normal matter. Has a dark-matter particle been detected at last? It's too early to say, but the anomaly is definitely attracting attention from da...

Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs

A Washington homeowner who heard mysterious banging inside their house called 911 to report a possible burglary, only for responding officers to discover the "cat burglar" was quite literal a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs.The unusual encounter unfolded last week in Kirkland's Moss Bay neighborhood, where police were ultimately able to corral the wild animal before wildlife officials later returned it to its natural habitat.No injuries were reported to the homeowner, responding officers...

One of Congress' most powerful Democrats just survived a progressive primary revolt

The progressive push to unseat a veteran Democratic power broker fell short Tuesday, when Rep. Richard Neal defeated high school teacher Jeromie Whalen in Massachusetts' 1st Congressional District primary.Neal, 77, has represented western Massachusetts in Congress for nearly four decades and has built considerable influence as the top Democrat on the powerful tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee. His 39-year-old challenger ran on a platform that included Medicare for All, higher taxes on t...

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will stand trial, face potential death penalty

Tyler James Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of shooting Kirk, has denied all charges.

"Cartel Connections": 600 Pounds Of Cocaine Worth $10 Million Found In Queens Self-Storage Facility

"Cartel Connections": 600 Pounds Of Cocaine Worth $10 Million Found In Queens Self-Storage Facility A routine-looking storage facility in Queens was allegedly holding something far more valuable than furniture and moving boxes, according to new reports from the New York Post and NBC New York. In fact, authorities say they uncovered nearly 600 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $10 million at a self-storage location in Long Island City, resulting in one of New York City’s most sig...

Tiger Woods faces DUI charges at Florida court hearing after car crash

Police allege Woods was impaired after he crashed his Land Rover in Florida.

Distant Quasars Provide Crucial Link In Understanding Earliest Supermassive Black Holes

Extreme quasars near the dawn of time are giving astrophysicists clues to the formation of supermassive black holes.

Biden-Harris favorite gets second shot at Congress, beats Squad-backed candidate

A former Biden administration aide just won a crowded primary race in Massachusetts, setting up a glide path to the House of Representatives come November.Dan Koh came out first among six candidates to replace Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., who ended his House tenure with a failed run for Senate against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., that came to a conclusion Tuesday night.Koh had the backing of both former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris, which was no surprise after...

Feedstock Is Not Fuel: Why Venezuelan Crude Is No Near-Term Fix

Feedstock Is Not Fuel: Why Venezuelan Crude Is No Near-Term Fix Authored by former CIA officer Larry Johnson My friend, Karl Miller, is out with a great piece that exposes Trump’s claims about Venezuelan oil as a massive case of gaslighting. I am summarizing his piece, which is titled,“Venezuela Oil: The Physical Barrel and the Capital Bill,” because it is not publicly available via a link. On August 27 2026, President Trump announced what he called the biggest oil deal in world h...

Notorious crouching sniffer known throughout Glendale and Burbank is arrested again

Serial butt sniffer Calese Crowder, feared for his crouching prowess throughout Glendale and Burbank, was arrested again by Glendale police on Friday afternoon near the scene of previous apprehensions.

A.I. Is to Be Banned in N.Y.C. Elementary and Middle Schools

A new policy to be announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using A.I., but stops short of a moratorium.

Right on Cue, Google Is Reportedly on the Verge of Shipping a Coding-First AI Model

Demis Hassabis is no longer CEO of Google DeepMind. Looks like it's time to pivot to coding.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" Author Robert Kiyosaki Claims He’s In $1.2 Billion In Debt

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" Author Robert Kiyosaki Claims He’s In $1.2 Billion In Debt Best-selling Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki said he owes a whopping $1.2 billion tied to his extensive real estate holdings, the New York Post reported. Kiyosaki made the admission during a wide-ranging interview on the "Get Rich Education" podcast. "So, I'm a billion two in debt," he said. "But I studied it since 1974... If you're going to learn to use debt, you'd better take some education...

‘Don’t Worry About Me’: Attacker’s Father Thought She Had Turned a Corner

Pamela Cisneros was killed by the police in Times Square after she stabbed two people, one fatally. Her father said she had stopped going with him to her mental health appointments.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney throws shade at Lane Kiffin, LSU over bringing in NFL players: 'It's embarrassing'

Well, the biggest game of week 1 of the college football season just got a little bit bigger.There have been two big storylines dominating the headlines over the past week or so: the poor attendance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for USC’s home opener amid atrocious conditions and the influx of NFL players returning to college football.One team in particular has been especially aggressive at bringing in athletes who've already moved on to the NFL, and it's, surprise, surprise, Lane Kiffin'...

Tyler Robinson to face trial in Charlie Kirk assassination as judge keeps death penalty on table

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.Robinson pleaded not guilty to all charges moments after Judge Tony Graf issued the ruling. Graf also ruled that prosecutors may continue seeking the death penalty in the case. He found that the state established probable cause for the victim-targeting allegation, allowing...

Ohio man accused of vandalizing JD Vance’s home pleads guilty

An Ohio man accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home earlier this year pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday, officials said.William D. DeFoor, 26, reportedly caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage Jan. 5 when he used a hammer to smash multiple windows at Vance’s unoccupied home.DeFoor specifically admitted to acts of physical violence against government officials or property, as well as the willful injury or depredation of U.S. government property, according to ...

Solar Overtakes Coal As China's Largest Power Source

Solar Overtakes Coal As China's Largest Power Source Authored by Tsvetana Paraskova via OilPrice.com, Solar power has just become the single largest electricity capacity source in China, toppling coal in a landmark achievement of the Chinese renewable energy rollout. Solar power capacity in China stood at 1,286 gigawatts (GW) at the end of July, Chinese media cited the country's National Energy Administration as saying on Tuesday. Thus, solar capacity accounted for 31.5% of tot...

Top Democrat survives double-barreled challenge as party’s Israel divide hits home

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark toppled two progressive challengers Tuesday in Massachusetts' safely Democratic 5th Congressional District, surviving a primary fight that put Gaza and pro-Israel political spending at the center of the race.Clark, who won handily Tuesday night against fellow Democratic Party contenders Jonathan Paz and Tarik Samman, was first elected in 2013 during a special election and has held her position as House Democratic whip since 2022.The second-highest ranking De...

Times Square Police Shooting Was Justified but Put Others at Risk, Experts Say

Officers who stood around a woman wielding two kitchen knives, and then opened fire without clearing the area, risked harming themselves or passers-by, the experts said.

Milo Yiannopoulos claims ICE treated him ‘like a gang member’

Deported right-wing commentator says he was denied food, calls and lawyers.

House Democrat survives left-flank challenge as Bernie volunteer mounts insurgent bid

Rep. Jake Auchincloss advanced Tuesday against Jason Poulos in Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional District.Auchincloss has held his seat since 2021 and faced his first Democratic primary challenge since winning the seat.Progressive challenger Poulos is an AI policy researcher who has been critical of Auchincloss regarding past support for military aid to Israel and ties to AIPAC while calling for an end to U.S. military assistance to Israel.PROGRESSIVE WAVE CRASHES IN SUN BELT BATTLEGROUND AS MODE...

A.I. Is Largely to Be Banned in N.Y.C. Elementary and Middle Schools

A new policy to be announced by the Department of Education bars younger students from using A.I., but stops short of a moratorium.

Trump taps ‘true warrior’ Hung Cao as Navy secretary after 4 months as acting leader

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the service, calling the former Navy special operations officer a "true WARRIOR" and urging the Senate to quickly confirm him.Cao has served as acting secretary for the past four months, overseeing the Navy and Marine Corps as the Trump administration pushes to expand U.S. shipbuilding and strengthen the military’s maritime capabilities."I am pleased to nominate a true WARRIOR, Hung ...

California Let 400,000 Voters Register Without Providing Any ID

California Let 400,000 Voters Register Without Providing Any ID On Monday, the Trump administration's top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles revealed that California's voter ID rules are so lax that nobody was checking whether voters were American citizens, with what he says is at least half a million voters on the rolls who never provided documentary proof of identification. The prosecutor, Bill Essayli, first assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, made t...

AOC caught off guard when asked by TMZ whether she'd ever date a conservative after reported split from fiancé

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was caught off guard when the progressive lawmaker was asked by TMZ whether she'd date a conservative.TMZ DC managing editor Charlie Cotton approached Ocasio-Cortez outside Capitol Hill on the heels of her reported split from fiancé Riley Roberts to ask about her dating habits."Would you ever date a conservative?" Cotton asked. "Is that [something] you'd ever entertain?"AOC DOCUMENTS EGG-FREEZING JOURNEY, TAKES AIM AT TRUMP ADMIN OVER WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE C...

Massive World Trade Center steel beam arrives at West Point, uniting 9/11 heroes with generation sent to war

A 21-foot steel beam recovered from the South Tower of the World Trade Center arrived at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Tuesday, bringing a physical piece of the Sept. 11 attacks to the institution that trained generations of Army officers who would go on to serve in the wars that followed.The 16,900-pound beam was brought to West Point as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour, a nationwide commemoration marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Tuesday’...

Is a Sea Change Coming for New Horizons Heliospheric Science?

If you visit the New Horizons mission website frequently, you'll notice that the spacecraft continues to generate excellent science as it plows its way through the Kuiper Belt. It recently woke up from its latest hibernation period in good health and is transmitting data it gathered back to Earth. The spacecraft, in addition to studying the Jupiter system in 2007, the Pluto system in 2015, and the Kuiper Belt Object Arrokoth in early 2019, has been doing some other fascinating solar system scien...

Sources: Cognition is raising around $1B at a ~$47B valuation, up from $26B in May; Cognition received nearly $10B in investor interest (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Cognition is raising around $1B at a ~$47B valuation, up from $26B in May; Cognition received nearly $10B in investor interest Artificial intelligence coding startup Cognition AI

Hydrogen: Energy's Version Of Waiting For Godot

Hydrogen: Energy's Version Of Waiting For Godot Authored by James Varney via RealClearInvestigations, Elon Musk may consider hydrogen "mind-bogglingly stupid" as a power source for cars, but the derision of the world's most successful electric vehicle manufacturer has not stopped Washington from nursing dreams that hydrogen might become a big part of an envisioned clean new energy future. That dream came into focus three years ago at a time when the "climate crisis" dominated Wa...

Self-funded CEO claims GOP nomination to challenge Massachusetts Democrat’s second-term bid

Former medical device executive Mike Minogue won the Massachusetts gubernatorial primary Tuesday, defeating Brian Shortsleeve, a former executive at the MBTA, the state-run transit agency.The winner will now face favored Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, who is running for a second term. Massachusetts has had continuous Democratic representation in Congress since 1996, but Republicans have had considerably more success in races for the governor's mansion since the Reagan era.Minogue emphasized his b...

80-year-old Dem beats back generational challenge after going all-in on trans athletes

One of the only Democrats stumping for transgender rights on the campaign trail fought back a younger challenger pushing generational change in the Senate.Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., withstood a challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., to again be crowned as Massachusetts’ Democratic nominee for Senate in his quest for a third full term on Tuesday night. The Associated Press projected Markey would defeat Moulton less than an hour after polls closed. Markey, who has represented Massachusetts in Co...

Author of bestselling self-help book Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki says he is $1.2 billion in debt

Rich Dad Poor Dad author is actually Debt Dad.

Travelers warned of murder, kidnappings and drink-spiking robberies in vacation hot spot

Americans heading to Brazil are being warned to watch their drinks, stay alert at ATMs and avoid certain areas after U.S. officials recently flagged an array of safety risks. The State Department updated its Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory for Brazil Aug. 31, though officials noted the country's advisory level remained unchanged.The main reasons for the advisory update are "crime and kidnapping," officials said. TERROR THREAT LOOMS OVER COASTAL DESTINATION AS US WARNS ATTACKS COULD ...

Accused in Charlie Kirk shooting pleads not guilty to murder charge that could carry death penalty

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting prominent U.S. conservative activist Charlie Kirk on ‌a Utah college campus last year, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a murder charge that a judge ruled could carry the death penalty.

Thermal decay better explains Υ suppression in RHIC collisions

A transport-model comparison of Υ production in RHIC Au+Au collisions favored continuous thermal decay over sudden color screening when explaining suppression across ground and excited states.

‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton suspended as Sony investigates allegations

"Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended."We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton. He has been suspended from Wheel of Fortune, and we are recasting while we conduct a thorough investigation," a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television Studios told Fox News Digital.Thornton was hired as an announcer for the game show in 2011.The alleged incident was related to an American Airlines flight Thornton took in May, according to TMZ, in which another...

"Escalation Trap": Robert Pape Blasts Bessent's "Economic D-Day" Targeting Iran

"Escalation Trap": Robert Pape Blasts Bessent's "Economic D-Day" Targeting Iran University of Chicago professor Robert Pape tore into Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's so-called "Economic D-Day" campaign against Iran, branding it a dangerous "escalation trap" that history shows will not force Tehran to fold, and may instead drag the United States deeper into war. Appearing recently on the "Breaking Points" podcast, Pape, a longtime scholar of air power, blockades and sanctions, ar...

Rams star Puka Nacua faces new abuse allegations as $150 million payday hangs in balance

Puka Nacua was on track to become the NFL’s next $150 million receiver until his offseason went sideways, with new abuse allegations surfacing as the league reviews his conduct.Nacua’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Hallie Aiono, has now accused him of abuse and neglect during their four-year relationship.Aiono made the claims in a TikTok video and then took it down."I went from loving somebody so deeply for four years, I felt it in my bones, to experiencing extreme betrayal, abuse, ...

$10 million in Adidas and Nike streetwear found at Arcadia warehouse, all fake, authorities say

Los Angeles County sheriffs trailed 25,000 units of counterfeit branded shoes and streetwear from a port of entry to an Arcadia warehouse.

AI Unlearning Method Targets Identity Recall While Preserving Visual Answers

A preprint reports a two-stage way to target identity-related answers in image-capable AI models using forget data at deletion time, while benchmark tests found visual-perception responses remained la

Rare Torrey pines faring worse than expected after Santa Rosa Island fire: 'Heartbreaking'

Up to 80% of the grove's trees may die as a result of the largest fire in Channel Islands National Park history.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tennessee trip isn't sending wrong message amid trade war

Premier Danielle Smith defended her upcoming personal trip to the United States when asked if it was sending the wrong message amid an active trade war with Canada's southern neighbours.

Aliso Beach becomes latest shoreside community to fight beach erosion

Laguna Beach has closed portions of a parking lot because of damage from erosion amid tropical storm swells in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Chinese Student Charged With Lying To Border Agents Over Alleged Airport Photo Assignments From Beijing

Chinese Student Charged With Lying To Border Agents Over Alleged Airport Photo Assignments From Beijing Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times, A Chinese national studying at a Canadian university has been charged with lying to American officials to conceal that he took photographs at a Chicago airport cargo facility at the direction of a suspected Chinese official, according to a federal complaint filed in Detroit on Aug. 26. The U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Jan...

Governor DeSantis Revokes Permits For Flock Cameras On Florida State Highways

Governor DeSantis Revokes Permits For Flock Cameras On Florida State Highways Authored by Bryan Hyde via American Greatness, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered the removal of all Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras from state highway right-of-ways, citing privacy, data, and systematic surveillance concerns. The Daily Caller reports that DeSantis ordered all Flock cameras to be removed from the "state highway system," including interstates such as I-...

Scandal-plagued 'Squad' rep cruises to Democratic nomination with no GOP roadblocks in view

Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is officially the Democratic nominee for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District after facing no challengers in Tuesday's primary.But despite controversies involving Pressley's personal finances, her husband and racially charged remarks she's made, the "Squad member" will face no Republican candidate in the November general election.Pressley's district encompasses roughly three-quarters of Boston, and the Cook Political Report ranks it as Solid Democrat. She was ...

AI model reconstructs liquid-metal flow from sparse sensors

A shallow recurrent decoder reconstructed simulated three-dimensional liquid-metal flow fields from sparse, noisy temperature measurements, producing estimates in less than a second after training. Er

Sylvester Stallone's 'Tulsa King' Season 4 teaser sparks fan frenzy: 'The king is back!'

The Sylvester Stallone-led "Tulsa King" has released a teaser for the upcoming fourth season, and fans are champing at the bit.On Sept. 1, Paramount+ released the minute-long clip on social media platforms with the caption, "The king returns, but how long will he reign?"Stallone stars as Dwight Manfredi, a New York mobster who builds a criminal empire in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after serving 25 years in prison. The teaser opens with Dwight being targeted by someone posing as a police officer.While tens...

More than 180 Jewish entertainers rally behind actor Mark Ruffalo in protest letter

More than 180 Jewish entertainers and artists signed a letter Tuesday "proudly" voicing support for actor Mark Ruffalo after he was accused of antisemitism in his opposition to the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger."We are Jewish artists, writers, creative professionals, faith leaders and thinkers who have, in response to the outrageous smear campaign against our respected colleague Mark Ruffalo, a simple message to share with the world: Enough!" the letter read, according to Vari...

AI chemistry system scores highest at recovering past ideas

A preprint reports that MAIL, an automated literature-based system for generating chemistry hypotheses, posted the strongest listed overlap scores on the 51-paper TOMATO-Chem benchmark. The result sho

Colts GM Chris Ballard rips NFL players returning to college football: 'Stupidest s--- I’ve ever heard'

College sports have taken some strange turns in recent years, but they may have reached a new level of absurdity with professional football players attempting to return to the college ranks.This is still being worked out in courts as players battle for a fifth year of college eligibility.But one person who is definitely not on their side is Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard.NFL TO NCAA? COURTROOM CHAOS IS GIVING PRO ATHLETES A BIZARRE PATH BACK TO COLLEGE, AND IT'S ONLY JUST BEGUN...

Primary ciliary dyskinesia study finds hidden social strain

A PCD questionnaire found that social participation often involved extra planning, changes to free time and decisions about whether to disclose symptoms.

DOJ lawsuit targets alleged school ‘secret gender transitions’ policies that keep parents in the dark

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating other school districts and contemplating additional lawsuits over alleged violations of federal parental rights laws, Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon told Fox News Digital Tuesday, calling the DOJ's newly filed "first-of-its-kind" case against Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools the "first of many."The DOJ sued Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) Tuesday, alleging the district violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act...

Health AI papers often omit how their agents are built and governed

AGENT-O found papers reported evaluation more fully than system architecture, governance and reproducibility in a 279-record assessment.

Anthropic prices Fable 5.1 at $10/1M input tokens and $50/1M output tokens, unchanged from Fable 5, and cuts cache read pricing by 75% to $0.25/1M tokens

Frederic Lardinois / The New Stack: Anthropic prices Fable 5.1 at $10/1M input tokens and $50/1M output tokens, unchanged from Fable 5, and cuts cache read pricing by 75% to $0.25/1M tokens On Tuesd

Chevron Nears Deal To Expand Venezuela Oil Operations

Chevron Nears Deal To Expand Venezuela Oil Operations Venezuela could soon become a much bigger part of Chevron’s global oil business, according to Bloomberg. The company is reportedly nearing an agreement to take control of operations at two large crude-producing areas in the country’s Carabobo region, adding access to substantial heavy-oil resources. The potential expansion comes as Washington seeks to attract more American capital to Venezuela’s energy sector and boost the coun...

Coverage for smoke damage, money for protecting homes passed to help wildfire victims

California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage.

Are all TVs at risk from burn-in? Here's how to avoid the problem altogether

OLED screens run the biggest risk of burn-in, but with a little common sense you can mitigate the issue.

Former Florida governor hopeful hauled out of county meeting after protesting Israel investments

James Fischback, a former Florida gubernatorial candidate and controversial political figure, was forcibly removed from a Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday afternoon after protesting the county's expanded investment in Israel-backed bonds."Do you serve the people of Hialeah or of Haifa? Do you serve the people of Aventura or of Tel Aviv? Do you serve the people of South Miami or of Jerusalem? This money should be invested here in this community. It should be invested in Mi...

WWE Crown Jewel set for November as company rounds out 2026 calendar

WWE announced Tuesday that Crown Jewel was back on the premium live event calendar.Crown Jewel will take place on Nov. 7 at Riyadh Season Stadium at KAFD, furthering the partnership between WWE and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority. Before the announcement, it was unclear whether Crown Jewel would take place in 2026.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICKIt will be the second time in the event’s history that it is held in Saudi Arabia. The first one in 2024 took place there, whil...

Ed Sheeran concert workers hospitalized after forklift incident in Detroit: report

Six people were injured Saturday during the load-out process after Ed Sheeran's concert at Ford Field in Detroit.The Detroit Fire Department responded to a "forklift injury accident" at the stadium around 11 p.m., according to Click On Detroit. Six workers were then transported to a local hospital.Several workers said they were headed on a break during their shift when the equipment "lost control" and hit "several of them" as the stage was being torn down near a vehicle tunnel, the outlet report...

John Ternus Era at Apple Kicks Off With the Changing of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’

Apple has a new CEO, and Lake Ontario has a new name, apparently.

Rosie O’Donnell rants that Trump-era ICE facilities are concentration camps where inmates are raped

Actress Rosie O’Donnell compared ICE facilities to concentration camps in Nazi Germany in a video she posted on TikTok Friday.In a TikTok titled, "Friday Ramble," O'Donnell discussed a variety of topics, including the recent death of country music legend Dolly Parton, before launching into criticism of the Trump administration."We all vowed ‘Never Again,’ remember?" she said in the TikTok video, referencing the Holocaust. She noted that people even today are shocked at how Germans allowed fascis...

Judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit challenging California transgender sports policies

A federal judge threw out a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging California school policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.

Arte Moreno era officially over as Angels sell to Rams owner Stan Kroenke for $4B

Calling all Angels fans: The Arte Moreno era is officially over. After two decades of blown leads, wasted talent, and front-office chaos, Moreno has finally done what Halos fans have begged him to do for years:Arte finally agreed to sell the team.Billionaire Stan Kroenke, owner of the Rams, Nuggets and Avalanche, swooped in Tuesday to rescue the Angels from baseball’s purgatory. Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is buying the franchise for $4 billion making it the most expensive sale in Major Lea...

Tiger Woods set for plea change hearing after DUI arrest following Florida rollover crash

Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods is expected to arrive at a Florida court Wednesday for a hearing on a possible plea change in his DUI case, court records show. The case stems from a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, in March more than five months ago.A photo from WPTV at the time showed what was reportedly an SUV registered to Woods lying on its driver’s side. Authorities found Woods at the crash scene in Martin County, Florida, roughly 40 miles outside West Palm Beach. An arrest...

The State Is Coming For Your Roomba

The State Is Coming For Your Roomba Authored by Thiago V. S. Coelho via The Mises Institute, The federal government has discovered another menace to the republic: the vacuum cleaner. In July, the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced "advanced robotic devices" to its Covered List, generally preventing new models from receiving the authorization needed to be imported, marketed, or sold in the United States. Although early headlines emphasized Chinese humanoid r...

The Range Rover Electric: Specs, Price, Availability

After long delays, JLR’s biggest gamble with its Range Rover brand is here with huge performance, range, and off-road EV skills. It’s mighty pricey, but the US gets a cheaper model.

Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars

The company will create a high-performance Mars telecommunications orbiter for NASA by December 31, 2028

GoPro Says It's Moving Into Data Centers As Part of a $285 Million Merger

GoPro plans to expand into AI infrastructure through a $285 million merger with optical-photonics company Starman Optical, whose transceivers will give the action-camera maker a foothold in the fast-growing data center market. GoPro also plans to push into defense, robotics, aerospace, and government markets while continuing its existing camera business. Engadget reports: Starman's optical transceivers are expected to fall under its umbrella, "extending the Company's reach into the large and rap...

Android stuck in Safe Mode? Here's how to turn it off

You're just a few taps away from getting your Android phone out of safe mode and back to normal.

Fermi Explorer Mission plans to launch a spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, the Sun's nearest star system, by 2029, using a trajectory discovered by PSI's AI system

Michelle Kim / MIT Technology Review: Fermi Explorer Mission plans to launch a spacecraft to Alpha Centauri, the Sun's nearest star system, by 2029, using a trajectory discovered by PSI's AI system —

Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Apple Maps

President Trump reportedly "reached out directly" to the company.

Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer and other Hollywood stars defend Mark Ruffalo against antisemitism accusations

More than 170 Jewish members of the entertainment industry, including Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Joel Coen and Canadian filmmaker Emma Seligman, have signed an open letter defending American actor Mark Ruffalo from what the letter calls an "outrageous smear campaign."

Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer and others sign letter challenging antisemitism claims against Mark Ruffalo

More than 170 Jewish members of the entertainment industry, including Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, Joel Coen and Canadian filmmaker Emma Seligman, have signed an open letter defending American actor Mark Ruffalo from what the letter calls an "outrageous smear campaign."

Two unsolved rap murders haunted police for decades. Why Tupac case closed but not Biggie Smalls'

A jury found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of Tupac Shakur. The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved.

Two unsolved rap murders haunted police for decades. Why Shakur case closed but not Biggie Smalls

For decades, two of the music world's most notorious killings remained unsolved.

Arellano: Arte Moreno finally sells the Angels. Anaheim's long nightmare is over

You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras.

AI Data Center Investment Mania Goes Exponential as Money Gets Thrown at Hurdles and Shortages

Exponential curves for investments burn out, often with a pop. But they can last longer than imagined.

Nepal’s economy has few ways to absorb the cost of flood damage

NY Times: Catastrophic floods caused $8.48b in damage. One-tenth of the entire economy.

How to change the background on iPhone Messages

How to change the background on iPhone Messages.

Federal Judge Blocks New York From Enforcing $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law

Federal Judge Blocks New York From Enforcing $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, A federal judge ruled on Monday that New York cannot enforce a 2024 state law that sought to impose an estimated $75 billion in charges on carbon-emitting companies for allegedly causing climate damage between 2000 and 2018. Chief U.S. District Judge Brenda Sannes in Syracuse, New York, sided with 22 Republican state attorneys general, as well as industr...

Here’s How Trump Plans to Steal the Midterm Elections, According to a Whistleblower

The plan sounds chaotic, but the chaos may be the point.

Two sides in Alberta separation debate entrenched, with majority wanting to remain in Canada: poll

With fewer than 50 days until this October’s referendum, a new poll suggests Albertans remain entrenched in long-held positions tied to the idea of separating from Canada.

Who Is John Ternus, the New Apple CEO?

John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple CEO after 15 years under Tim Cook, stepping up from his role as senior vice president of hardware engineering. A 25-year Apple veteran who helped oversee products including AirPods, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, Apple silicon, and the new MacBook Neo, Ternus now inherits the challenge of pushing Apple forward in AI while Cook stays on as executive chairman. TechCrunch reports: Ternus has worked at Apple for nearly half of his life -- now 51 years old, he...

Skip the 5K monitor for gaming and go with a 4K instead here's why

5K is even sharper than 4K UHD, but it's for a specific audience. As a gamer, you won't be able to get as much use out of it as you might think.

California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints

Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it.

Europe’s bond markets are suffering a post-holiday shock

Reasons for rising yields differ somewhat from those in America, but are no less problematic

Astronomers Find Little Red Dots About to Merge

Prior to its launch, astronomers were uncertain what the powerful JWST would find in the ancient, early Universe. One of its surprising findings was Little Red Dots, unexplained ancient objects. They're widely considered to be connected to the growth of SMBHs in the Universe. New research suggests that we may be seeing some LRDs before they merge, on their way to becoming SMBH.

Meta's new AI transcription model can distinguish between multiple speakers and languages in real-time

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Google rolls out its September Android Drop, with remembered items in Find Hub, Guided vision in Gemini Live, Motion Assist to reduce motion sickness, and more

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Filing: Apple says John Ternus will get a compensation package worth ~$58M in FY 2027, while Tim Cook's role as executive chairman will pay ~$47M

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Netanyahu Boasts Of Years-Long Effort To Convince US To Launch War Against Iran

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Falcons' Tua Tagovailoa gets roasted on social media after allegedly commenting on his own post

Tua Tagovailoa’s latest errant pass came in the comments section of his recent Instagram post.The 28-year-old quarterback posted six pictures on social media of him with the Atlanta Falcons and captioned the post, "For the A" with a salute emoji. However, his mishap came in the comments section.The quarterback appeared to comment on his own post, "We’re so proud of you!! You got this," with a heart emoji. The comment was deleted, and then his wife took to the comments section and posted a striki...

At G20 meeting the US urged members to avoid writing entirely new AI regulations, while Mark Zuckerberg urged countries not to restrict open-weight AI models (Reuters)

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