College track and field athlete Matthew Wing, 22, killed in wrong-way crash in Missouri
A Nebraska school is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 22-year-old track and field athlete was tragically killed in a collision with a wrong-way driver last week, according to online records. Matthew Wing, a junior on the Concordia University, Nebraska track and field team, was killed in Cass County, Missouri, on Friday after he and three other members of the team were struck by a driver going the wrong way on Interstate 49, KOLN reported.Online records from the Missouri State Highway ...
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in Kabul hospital strike
A reported airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan that allegedly left hundreds dead is drawing growing scrutiny, not only over the strike itself but over what critics describe as a muted international response.Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government said more than 400 people were killed and hundreds were wounded after a strike hit the Omid Hospital, a major drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, according to Reuters. Civilians, including children, also have been killed in escalating cross-border st...
MS NOW trims hour off ‘Morning Joe’ as Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski ‘beaten up’ by grueling TV schedule
MS NOW is cutting an hour off "Morning Joe" as part of a major programming overhaul at the liberal cable network.Starting in June, the 9 a.m. ET hour of "Morning Joe" will be replaced with a new program hosted by Stephanie Ruhle. MS NOW insisted Wednesday the move will "further strengthen MS NOW’s lineup of trusted journalists and programming," although cutting the program hosted by Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist raises eyebrows across the media industry. An MS NOW insider tol...
Trey Yingst visits site of Iranian cluster missile attack that killed 2 Israelis
Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst visited the site of an Iranian strike near Tel Aviv that killed at least two civilians and damaged homes. There, he spoke to a neighbor who shared his account of the attack. Israeli resident Chen Amir told Yingst he heard a loud "boom" that caused a light fixture and glasses in his house to shake. He said he eventually opened his door and saw smoke from the explosion. Yingst reported from the impact site after the overnight Iranian strike, showing...
TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays
The ongoing DHS shutdown has sparked travel chaos in areas of the country, with some airports now closing security checkpoints due to callouts by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers.Philadelphia International Airport, for example, announced it will temporarily close three security checkpoints "to help optimize operations across other checkpoints" starting Wednesday.The airport has a total of six main checkpoints now with just half of them open and operating.FLIGHT PASSENGERS AR...
55% of U.S. teens have used AI to create sexualized images, survey finds
In a survey study of U.S. teens, more than half (55.3%) reported that they had created at least one image using nudification tools, which use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to show what an
Martin Scorsese brings Mary's story of faith and sacrifice to life in 'The Saints' Easter special
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese returns to Fox Nation this Easter season with a special extended episode of "The Saints," bringing viewers a deeply personal and cinematic exploration of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus and one of the most revered figures in Christianity."[Jesus'] resurrection is intertwined with the life of his mother," Scorsese said in the special."She was chosen by God. She was a vessel, and she was a mother who loved her son."ACTOR REVEALS WHY PLAYING ST. ...
NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows
New York City has more than tripled spending on unsheltered homelessness since 2019, shelling out nearly $368 million even as the number of people living on the streets continued to rise, according to a state comptroller’s report.The city’s own numbers show the unsheltered population grew from 3,588 in fiscal year 2019 to 4,504 in fiscal year 2025, a 26% increase from pre-pandemic levels. Over that same period, spending on services for the unsheltered jumped 262%, from $102 million to nearly $36...
Patreon CEO calls AI companies' fair use argument 'bogus,' says creators should be paid
Patreon CEO Jack Conte says AI companies should pay creators for training data, arguing their fair use defense falls apart when they license content from major publishers.
Rideau Cottage 'inadequate' home for a PM as decision on 24 Sussex looms: internal memo
Rideau Cottage, the historic red-brick house where Canadian prime ministers have been living for more than a decade, is inadequate and comes with security risks, according to a government memorandum prepared last summer.
Dem-backed 'social justice' law put Virginia's ODU campus at risk before attack, former AG argues
A Democrat-backed Virginia law restricting how colleges review applicants’ criminal histories is facing renewed scrutiny after the Old Dominion University attack, with former Attorney General Jason Miyares calling it "Exhibit A" of policies he argues put public safety at risk.Miyares, now a partner at Torridon Law, slammed so-called "ban-the-box" laws passed under then-Gov. Ralph Northam intended to remove workplace stigmas associated with having a criminal record. The law says Virginia colleges...
Federal government to launch AI and Culture Advisory Council
The federal government announced a new advisory council to help it protect Canada’s creative industries from rapid advancements in AI, as the first National Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Culture wrapped up in Banff on Tuesday.
Stopping Ozempic? New study reveals surprising weight regain results after GLP-1s
With millions of people using injectable GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound, many may wonder what happens if they stop.Previous clinical trials suggested a discouraging "rebound" effect, where patients regained a significant portion of their lost weight almost immediately after ending treatment.However, a new study from Cleveland Clinic, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, offers a more hopeful perspective on what happens when the injections stop.SPECIFIC A...
Progressive influencer erupts after Illinois primary loss, drops profane Anti-Trump and Anti-ICE rant
Progressive influencer Kat Abughazaleh closed out her failed Illinois congressional bid Tuesday night with an expletive-laced tirade against President Donald Trump and federal immigration authorities, telling supporters, "F--- Trump, f--- ICE, free Palestine."The comments came at the end of her concession speech after losing the Illinois 9th Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday."I don’t know if you heard, but we didn’t win, and it really f------ sucks. We came really close," Abug...
FBI director ticks off terror threats foiled by agents
FBI Director Kash Patel on Wednesday said the bureau thwarted four terrorist attacks across the U.S. last December including three inspired by ISIS by tracking suspects both online and in person.Patel was testifying at the Senate Intelligence Worldwide Threats hearing on Capitol Hill when Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, asked about what measures the FBI was taking to stop foreign terrorist organizations from recruiting and influencing Americans online.Patel testified that foreign terrorist organiza...
Snowflake Cortex AI Escapes Sandbox and Executes Malware
Snowflake Cortex AI Escapes Sandbox and Executes Malware PromptArmor report on a prompt injection attack chain in Snowflake's Cortex Agent, now fixed. The attack started when a Cortex user asked the a
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Iran Strikes Back Over Energy Asset Attack Amid "All-Out Economic War"; Vance To Meet With Oil Chiefs
Iran Strikes Back Over Energy Asset Attack Amid "All-Out Economic War"; Vance To Meet With Oil Chiefs Summary Some Gulf states want to ensure Iran's missile arsenal destroyed for good, as EU, Russia, China demand ceasefire; Beijing ignores Trump's Hormuz plea Israel says Iran's intelligence chief Esmail Khatib was eliminated overnight as pace of top leadership killings accelerates. Iran says upstream oil and gas assets are under attack for first time since war began, re...
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Luigi Mangione’s Lawyers Seek to Postpone His Federal Murder Trial
Lawyers asked a federal judge to move his trial to 2027, to give them time to prepare for a separate state case. Prosecutors are expected to oppose the request.
Louisiana social worker fights state red tape blocking her from helping special needs kids
A New Orleans social worker is refusing to give up her fight to open a respite facility for children with special needs after Louisiana denied her application and the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up her earlier challenge. The dispute is now headed back to court in a new state lawsuit filed March 18.Ursula Newell-Davis, a licensed social worker with more than 25 years of experience, has devoted her career to helping children in the "trenches" of her community. As the mother of a 20-year-ol...
McConnell claims Joe Kent's resignation letter contained 'virulent anti-Semitism'
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky asserted in a post on X that Joe Kent's resignation letter was tainted by "virulent anti-Semitism."Kent posted the resignation letter on Tuesday, announcing that he was stepping down from the role of National Counterterrorism Center director."Joe Kent testified before the Senate one year ago that Iran and its terror proxies threatened U.S. servicemembers in the Middle East. He said it would be an honor to return to the fight against terrorism, and he p...
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John Roberts Calls For Restraint After Years Of Judicial Overreach
John Roberts Calls For Restraint After Years Of Judicial Overreach Authored by David Manney via PJMedia.com, Chief Justice John Roberts, the person in charge of the Supreme Court of the United States, recently stepped forward with a familiar appeal, urging Americans to dial back personal attacks on judges and to show respect for the judiciary. The message landed with a tone of concern, almost paternal, as if the country had suddenly lost its bearings and needed a reminder about dec...
Realtor's cold case murder finally solved after 15 years, police say
Iowa authorities have announced an arrest in the cold case murder of realtor Ashley Okland nearly 15 years after her death. On Wednesday, officials revealed 53-year-old Kristin Elizabeth Ramsey, of Woodward, is charged with first-degree murder stemming from Okland’s death. "Ashley's story has kept many of us awake at night, revisiting the details over and over in our minds," West Des Moines Assistant Police Chief Jody Hayes said in a press conference. "Searching for that missing piece that would...
How surveillance tech led police to accuse the wrong person
Most people never expect a knock on the door from a police officer to flip their life upside down. Yet that is exactly what happened to Chrisanna Elser in the Denver area of Colorado, near the small towns of Bow Mar and Columbine Valley.An officer from the Columbine Valley Police Department arrived at her home and accused her of stealing a $25 package from a porch in the neighboring town of Bow Mar, Colorado.The officer said surveillance technology pointed directly to her vehicle, a forest green...
Rebel Audio is a new AI podcasting tool aimed at first-time creators
Rebel Audio is a new all-in-one podcasting tool that allows creators to record podcasts, edit, clip content for social, and publish episodes, all without ever leaving the platform.
Double Fine’s Kiln pops out of the oven and onto PC, Xbox and PS5 on April 23
Double Fine is following up on Keeper one of our favorite games of 2025 with Kiln, a “multiplayer online pottery party brawler.” The game was showcased during Xbox’s Developer Direct stream in January and now it has a release date. It’s coming to Xbox Series X/S, Xbox on PC, Xbox Cloud, PlayStation 5 and Steam on April 23. Xbox said Kiln will be Handheld Optimized from the jump. In Kiln, you'll use a virtual pottery wheel to shape a piece of clay into a vessel and then decorate it. The size and ...
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Worst 6-month PPI inflation since August 2022 (+5.3% annualized). After multiple rate cuts by the Fed, inflation heats up everywhere: services, food, energy, other goods.
Frozen Food Item From Aldi Recalled Over ‘Rodent Hair’ Worries
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Gabbard Showdown: DNI Scrubs "Obliterated" Iran Nuke Line from Testimony, Dodges Imminent Threat Question
Gabbard Showdown: DNI Scrubs "Obliterated" Iran Nuke Line from Testimony, Dodges Imminent Threat Question Update 1250ET: Things are getting spicy on Capitol Hill - as DNI Tulsi Gabbard faced intense scrutiny from Democrats during a Senate hearing on worldwide threats, while Sen. Markwayne Mullin endured a fiery intra-GOP confrontation during his DHS confirmation, and the SAVE America Act debate dragged into its second day amid Republican divisions. Gabbard Fireworks Gabbard, joine...
Steelers legend loses patience with latest chapter in Aaron Rodgers saga: 'They need to move forward'
Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers signed a one-year deal with the Steelers last offseason. At 42, he has not ruled out a 2026 return, but the team is waiting to see what comes next.The NFL's new league year kicked off last week and the draft is next month. As the Steelers continue through the offseason, at least one former standout made it clear Rodgers’ time in Pittsburgh should be over.Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson urged his former team to simply move on from Rodgers. "Is he gonna play?...
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This edible lace bends like real fabric but it's made from sugar
In this video, cake designer Ekaterina shows how to make lifelike ribbons of edible lace for a cake. The end results play tricks on the mind due to how intricate and lifelike the lace pieces are. The lace is made with a mold and a liquid base. Read the rest The post This edible lace bends like real fabric but it's made from sugar appeared first on Boing Boing.
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is filled with MCU cameos
We just got our first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the next big Marvel film. This is the fourth installment led by Tom Holland and follows the multiversal shenanigans of Spider-Man: No Way Home. I'm about to get into some spoilers, for those still working through the MCU catalog. No Way Home ended with the entire world forgetting about the existence of Peter Parker, so this new movie will deal with the fallout from that. His whole support system is gone, though it looks like he still c...
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NYC High School Student Freed After 10 Months in ICE Detention
The arrest of Dylan Lopez Contreras last year was the first reported case of a public school student in the city being taken by federal immigration agents since President Trump returned to office.
Leaked teachers' union K-12 training presentation rails against Trump administration, red states
FIRST ON FOX: The National Education Association, which with 3 million members is one of the largest teachers’ unions in the country, conducted a training session last month filled with far-left political messaging, a watchdog group has revealed. The revelation comes as the union continues to face criticism for prioritizing activism over student needs. The NEA event on Feb. 23, billed as an "Advocacy and Free Speech Rights for K-12 Educators" training, promoted a variety of leftist causes and cr...
2026 Turing Award Goes To Inventors of Quantum Cryptography
Dave Knott shares a report from the New York Times: On Wednesday, the Association for Computing Machinery, the world's largest society of computing professionals, said Drs. Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard had won this year's Turing Award for their work on quantum cryptography and related technologies. The Turing Award, which was introduced in 1966, is often called the Nobel Prize of computing, and it includes a $1 million prize, which the two scientists will share. [...] The two met in 197...
Federal probe claims universities are 'legitimizing and amplifying antisemitism'
A federal probe investigating antisemitism in higher education released Tuesday found faculty members are fueling sentiment on college campuses.The House Committee on Education and Workforce published an antisemitism report focused on higher education.The report found that faculty members "are legitimizing and amplifying antisemitism on college campuses" after universities across the country dealt with intense protests during the conflict in Gaza following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attac...
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This unique animation process by artist Phillipa Rice is ingeniously clever. She uses what looks like a pigment-covered, kneaded eraser to make impressions of a plastic figurine's face. Then she stamps the face imprint onto a piece of paper. Rice arranges rows of these stamps from various angles some showing the figurine's side profile, others appearing to look upward. Read the rest The post stamps a figurine's face 200 times to build one animation appeared first on Boing Boing.
Ramp data: Anthropic is capturing ~73% of all spending among companies buying AI tools for the first time, up from a 50/50 split with OpenAI in January
Madison Mills / Axios: Ramp data: Anthropic is capturing ~73% of all spending among companies buying AI tools for the first time, up from a 50/50 split with OpenAI in January Anthropic is now captur
James Talarico's past anti-meat stance goes viral, draws Republican fire from across Texas political landscape
An unearthed 2022 clip of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico urging voters to scale back "meat consumption" went viral on Tuesday with many lampooning the rising Democratic star.Talarico, who has already taken heat for controversial 2020 tweets referring to the "virus of racism" and how White people are guilty of spreading it, was a hot topic on social media again when a GOP communications strategist posted old footage of the masked Senate hopeful criticizing meat consumption in the state fam...
Homeless man charged with attacking San Francisco mayor’s security detail arrested again days after release
A homeless man accused of violently attacking a San Francisco police officer assigned to Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail is back behind bars just days after a judge ordered his release and suggested he, not the officer, had been "violently assaulted."Tony Phillips, 44, was arrested again Monday morning for allegedly violating a court-ordered stay-away provision, according to police. Officers conducting homeless outreach spotted Phillips and took him into custody without incident.The second ...
Breaking Down the Secrets of the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer
Our first look at the next 'Spider-Man' film is jam-packed with nods to the comics—and some very interesting stories it could be taking inspiration from.
'Should have shot him a couple more times': Ford congratulates person who shot alleged Ontario home invader
Ontario Premier Doug Ford congratulated a homeowner who shot and injured an alleged home invader in Vaughan, Ont., this week, saying intruders "need to be shot."
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A 1990 photo book placed real kittens at landmarks in 15 countries
These playful cat photos are from a 1990 book called Kittens on Vacation by photographer Shinjiro Sagara. The book features cats from countries all around the world, positioned as if they're world travelers. They're shown climbing around on statues, sneaking onto tabletops while people dine in Paris, and being adorably mischievous. Read the rest The post A 1990 photo book placed real kittens at landmarks in 15 countries appeared first on Boing Boing.
The Gemini-powered features in Google Workspace that are worth using
From summarizing emails, drafting content, organizing data, and tracking meetings, here are all the best Gemini features in Google Workspace.
AI model trained on 14,000 Urdu news stories spots misinformation with 96% accuracy
A deep learning model trained on more than 14,000 Pakistani news articles can spot misinformation with 96% accuracy, according to a new report in academic journal Scientific Reports. It's the most com
Team USA manager Mark DeRosa reveals reason for not bringing in All-Star closer in WBC final
The United States fell in the World Baseball Classic in a thriller on Tuesday night in Miami, while their All-Star closer kept a seat warm in the bullpen.Mason Miller did not enter the championship game against Venezuela after getting saves against Canada and the Dominican Republic in the quarterfinals and semifinals on Friday and Sunday, respectively.After Bryce Harper homered in the bottom of the eighth to tie the game at two, it prompted a perfect scenario for a closer to enter the game in th...
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Starfield announces surprise expansion to hopefully make the game good (and comes to PS5)
I really, truly thought Starfield was dead in the water. I was wrong. While Starfield may not be a Skyrim-esque decade game that will stand the test of time, Bethesda evidently has enough faith in it to give it a second expansion after the first one failed to garner much acclaim. Read the rest The post Starfield announces surprise expansion to hopefully make the game good (and comes to PS5) appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Middle East conflict live updates: Israel says it has killed Iran’s intelligence minister
The killing of Esmail Khatib comes soon after Israel 'eliminated' Iran's security chief.
Tom Brady says he told NFL players to 'chill out' over Logan Paul's comments
Tom Brady suggested he had to turn down the temperature between NFL players and Logan Paul as the two traded barbs about athleticism ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.Brady appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday and spoke about what football fans can expect from the upcoming game set to take place Saturday at BMO Stadium. Paul is expected to play in the game along with iShowSpeed and Bud Crawford.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"They’re great ...
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Samsung pulls trifold phone from market after only three months
Well, that de-escalated quickly. A few years ago, I saw Samsung's proof-of-concept tri-fold screen prototype at MWC in Barcelona. Neat! It had me looking forward to the possibility of a full-sized tablet that fits in your pocket. More often than not, proofs of concept like this never make it into consumer products. Read the rest The post Samsung pulls trifold phone from market after only three months appeared first on Boing Boing.
Pentagon plans to let AI companies train models on classified data
The US Department of War is working to set up secure environments where AI companies can train their models on classified data. Until now, models were only allowed to read classified data, not learn f
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting
Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation hospital.
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Some Gulf States Egg On US Iran Strikes As EU, Russia, China Demand Ceasefire - Beijing Ignores Trump's Hormuz Plea
Some Gulf States Egg On US Iran Strikes As EU, Russia, China Demand Ceasefire - Beijing Ignores Trump's Hormuz Plea Fresh reports suggest that at least some Gulf states are now egging on the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, hoping that the Islamic Republic's significant ballistic missile can be blunted forever, after countries from Bahrain to UAE to Saudi Arabia have been target of literally thousands of drones and missiles since Operation Epic Fury began. "This is not a military ex...
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Old game upscaling arrives on Nintendo Switch 2
While I was still living as a nomad, having a handheld gaming console was amazing: a device small enough to be slipped into a coat pocket? And it plays AAA games? Crazy town. When it came out, the games on the original Nintendo Switch weren't what you'd call bleeding edge, but man, they were so often a joy to play. Read the rest The post Old game upscaling arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Liberal former NYC mayor admits 'defund the police,' Biden border policies were mistakes
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted to Sean Hannity that he disagrees with the Democratic Party on key issues.De Blasio gave the blunt assessment on Thursday’s episode of the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. He also said his party "rightfully" deserves the criticism it has faced over the Biden administration’s handling of the southern border."In retrospect, the whole concept of ‘defund the police’ made no sense. It made sense to say, ...
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Deeply qualified Joe Kent resigns from leadership of National Counterterrorism Center
At a time when Grandpa Pudding Brains is bonespurs deep in the quagmire of a war with a nation that loves asymmetrical warfare, having a calm, experienced leader who oversees the detection and prevention of terror attacks against America couldn't be more important. Read the rest The post Deeply qualified Joe Kent resigns from leadership of National Counterterrorism Center appeared first on Boing Boing.
Niecy Nash reveals how she survived dangerous cartel violence after being trapped in Mexico with family
What was supposed to be a sun-soaked birthday getaway for Hollywood actress Niecy Nash turned into a tense shelter-in-place situation as cartel violence erupted near her vacation in Puerto Vallarta.Nash detailed how a celebratory family trip to Mexico quickly shifted."You were just in Mexico with the cartel stuff, girl. They had you locked up in the room," Keke Palmer said to Nash during a conversation on her podcast.Nash replied candidly, "You know what made me nervous was I was there with my f...
Trump highlights Border Patrol union's endorsement of Sen Markwayne Mullin to helm DHS
President Donald Trump, who has picked Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security, highlighted the National Border Patrol Council's endorsement of the senator for the job.On Truth Social, Trump shared a screenshot of NBPC national president Paul Perez's letter to Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs chairman, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and ranking member Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., backing Mullin for the role. "The men and women of the Nation...
Israeli startup Raven, which offers runtime monitoring and intervention in attacks as they unfold inside applications, raised a $20M seed (CTech)
CTech: Israeli startup Raven, which offers runtime monitoring and intervention in attacks as they unfold inside applications, raised a $20M seed The Israeli startup aims to secure applications at ru
Department of Education celebrates progress after a year of Trump admin's fight to save women's sports
FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is celebrating one year of its fight to keep biological males out of women's and girls' sports. Just over 13 months after President Donald Trump signed the "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports" executive order, ED is touting its victories in enforcing that executive order, and several other education-based initiatives under Trump, which will be celebrated throughout the week. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Just over a year ago...
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Tom the Dancing Bug: Excursions are hell!
Tom the Dancing Bug: "EXCURSIONS ARE HELL!" -> It's the INNER HIVE DRIVE! Join Tom the Dancing Bug's Inner Hive today, and the cost of signing up will be donated to the Democracy Defenders Fund to sue Donald Trump over and over, and protect voters' rights! Read the rest The post Tom the Dancing Bug: Excursions are hell! appeared first on Boing Boing.
Alberta premier says she took private flight last year following invitation from Saudi government
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she travelled on a private plane to Saudi Arabia last fall to meet with local government officials, following an invitation from a member of the Saudi royal family.
Belgium deploys military to guard Jewish sites after Iran-linked group claims Europe attacks
Belgium is ramping up security for its Jewish community after a recent synagogue attack heightened fears across Europe, as a newly emerged terrorist group with suspected ties to Iran has claimed responsibility for a series of strikes on Jewish targets across the continent.Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, translated as "The Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right," said it carried out multiple attacks recently, including the March 9 explosion at a synagogue in Liège, Belgium, accordin...
Introducing Nova Forge SDK, a seamless way to customize Nova models for enterprise AI
Today, we are launching Nova Forge SDK that makes LLM customization accessible, empowering teams to harness the full potential of language models without the challenges of dependency management, image
Paraform, which connects tech companies with specialized recruiters, raised a $40M Series B led by Scale VP
Natalie Breymeyer / Axios: Paraform, which connects tech companies with specialized recruiters, raised a $40M Series B led by Scale VP Paraform, a platform that connects tech companies with speciali
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Polymarket's New DC 'Situation Room' Bar Lets Patrons Sip Old Fashioneds And Monitor WW3 Headlines
Polymarket's New DC 'Situation Room' Bar Lets Patrons Sip Old Fashioneds And Monitor WW3 Headlines Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market, announced on X the grand opening of “The Situation Room” in Washington, D.C., a bar where patrons can sip Moscow Mules, Old Fashioneds, or beer (preferably not Bud Light, perhaps a local IPA like Dogfish) while monitoring X feeds, Bloomberg terminals, and Polymarket bets on wall-mounted televisions. "We're excited to announce 'The Situat...
N.S. teen arrested for allegedly planning school attacks with Manitoba youth
The Bridgewater Police Service said they were alerted Friday by Interpol and the FBI that a 15-year-old from the town and a Manitoba youth had been talking online about their desire to mount a "violent attack" at Park View Education Centre and Rivers Collegiate.
Coast Guard icebreaker rescues snowmobiler stranded on ice during Michigan blizzard
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 55-year-old snowmobiler stranded on unstable ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan, on Sunday after he became lost in whiteout blizzard conditions, officials said.The man was located roughly a mile west of Sunset Rock after authorities received a distress signal and coordinated a multi-agency effort involving local first responders and Coast Guard crews.According to Mackinac Island Fire Department (MIFD) Chief Jason St. Onge, the individual had been warned earlier not...
Quitting Ozempic Could Hit Your Heart Hard, Study Finds
New research reaffirms that GLP-1s can help prevent heart attacks, but only as long as you're taking them.
Federal Cyber Experts Called Microsoft's Cloud 'a Pile of Shit', Yet Approved It Anyway
ProPublica reports that federal cybersecurity reviewers had serious, yearslong concerns about Microsoft's GCC High cloud offering, yet they approved it anyway because the product was already deeply embedded across government. As one member of the team put it: "The package is a pile of shit." From the report: In late 2024, the federal government's cybersecurity evaluators rendered a troubling verdict on one of Microsoft's biggest cloud computing offerings. The tech giant's "lack of proper detaile...
Meta's latest creator push comes with $3,000 bonuses for posting on Facebook
Stop me if you've heard this before: Meta has a new program to lure top creator talent to Facebook and it comes with hefty bonus payments. The company is launching a new initiative aimed at popular creators who already have large followings on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram and offering them bonuses up to $3,000 a month just for posting on Facebook.Meta's goal is to draw more top talent to its Content Monetization program, which pays creators based on views and other engagement metrics across Stor...
This May Be the World’s First Quantum Battery
The proof-of-concept still has a long way to go before it’ll end up in real devices, but it’s a great start.
Evaluating AI agents for production: A practical guide to Strands Evals
In this post, we show how to evaluate AI agents systematically using Strands Evals. We walk through the core concepts, built-in evaluators, multi-turn simulation capabilities and practical approaches
The UK government withdraws a proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works, unless creators opt out, after a backlash from artists like Dua Lipa
Graham Fraser / BBC: The UK government withdraws a proposal to let AI companies train on copyrighted works, unless creators opt out, after a backlash from artists like Dua Lipa The UK government has
Jerry O'Connell says he's quitting podcasts after viral Bill Maher appearance
Actor Jerry O'Connell said Tuesday he wasn't going to do podcasts anymore following his recent interview on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, during which he said his wife and children got "physical" with him after statements he made on election night in 2024."Okay. @ClubRandom_ was my last podcast. Can't do anything right. @x is mad at me. My family is mad at me," O'Connell wrote on X, in response to a headline about Maher making fun of O'Connell for attending a Harris rally.O'Connell made he...
New Bill Aims to Ban Prediction Market Bets on Nukes and the Oscars
"There are clearly individuals in the White House who are making money off of when the United States goes to war or not,” Sen. Murphy said.
Prediction Market Bets on Nukes and the Oscars Could Soon Be Illegal
"There are clearly individuals in the White House who are making money off of when the United States goes to war or not,” Sen. Murphy said.
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Why AI Malware (And Harmful Second-Order Effects) Are Out Of Control
Why AI Malware (And Harmful Second-Order Effects) Are Out Of Control Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Fixing all this doesn't scale. What scales is the spread of uncontrollably harmful consequences. When something scales faster than it can be absorbed or controlled, the resulting extremes break the system. That's the problem of asymmetric scaling. Let's take a current example: the malicious use of AI and the runaway expansion of harmful second-order effects gene...
Homan blasts ‘agitators’ accused of helping rape suspect evade ICE: 'They're just idiots'
Border czar Tom Homan blasted anti-ICE activists after an incident in Boston where they tipped off a child rape suspect wanted in El Salvador, allowing him to evade arrest for weeks."I can’t tell you how many serious public safety threats and national security threats escaped because of these heads-up," Homan told "The Ingraham Angle" Tuesday. "These agitators… they're just idiots," he continued. "But they need to understand [that] 70% of everybody arrested is a public safety threat or a crimina...
While Canada pumps the breaks on robotaxis, China hits the gas
Canada is still figuring out regulations when it comes to driverless vehicles, like robotaxis, on its roads. China, on the other hand, has embraced the technology, rolling out fully autonomous vehicles in select areas of cities like Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai. CBC’s Lisa Xing and Chris Brown are in China as part of special coverage and took a ride inside a vehicle to see what it’s like.
Beautiful.ai, which makes AI tools to design presentation slides, raised $45M in non-dilutive financing from GC's Customer Value Fund and says it is profitable
Chris Metinko / Axios: Beautiful.ai, which makes AI tools to design presentation slides, raised $45M in non-dilutive financing from GC's Customer Value Fund and says it is profitable Beautiful.ai, a
Microsoft hires the team of Sequoia-backed AI collaboration platform, Cove
AI collaboration startup Cove is shutting down after its team joined Microsoft, with service ending April 1 and customer data set for deletion.
Build an AI-Powered A/B testing engine using Amazon Bedrock
This post shows you how to build an AI-powered A/B testing engine using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon DynamoDB, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). The system improves tra
GOP candidate cites ‘failure’ of Newsom, Dems as new poll shows Republicans leading crowded California field
Steve Hilton, a legal immigrant and political newcomer running as a Republican for governor of California, said the "absolute failure on every front" by current Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats means the GOP has a real shot at pulling off an upset in the Golden State.Though California has long since been written off by many as a progressive stronghold, the most recent polling indicates Hilton may be right.On Wednesday, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies released a poll showing Hilton le...
New video shows terror suspect tackled after allegedly throwing bomb at NYC protest outside mayor's residence
New video shows the moment one of the accused terror suspects was tackled to the ground after allegedly throwing a homemade bomb during a protest in New York City.Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, of Newtown, Pennsylvania, and 18-year-old Emir Balat are accused of throwing live explosive devices into a protest taking place outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion residence on March 7, after driving from Bucks County to Manhattan, according to federal officials.SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTERThe new ...
Trump has delayed the Beijing summit. China wonders if he'll ever come to the negotiating table
The question echoing through Beijing’s diplomatic and political circles is whether U.S. President Donald Trump will show up for a summit in Beijing that was originally supposed to take place this month. Distracted by a self-launched war in Iran and facing mounting domestic pressure, Trump has pushed the China file to the side to focus on war strategy.
Using Gemini to Turn on Your Lights Is Now 40% Faster—but It’s Still Too Slow
It's still not instant.
Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is on a glide path to the U.S. Senate.But Stratton, who captured the Democratic Senate nomination in blue-leaning Illinois by winning Tuesday's primary, has made it clear that if she makes it to Capitol Hill, she won't be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer, the Democrats' longtime leader in the chamber.And Stratton who if victorious in November would become only the fifth Black woman in the nation's history to win election to the Senate is part of a sizable list of ...
University of Alabama student James Gracey disappears in Barcelona after visiting friends studying abroad
A 20-year-old University of Alabama student from the Chicago area is missing from a spring break trip to visit friends studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, according to his family.James "Jimmy" Gracey, of Elmhurst, Illinois, was last seen around 3 a.m. after visiting the waterfront Shoko restaurant and nightclub on March 17, his mother, Therese Gracey, wrote in a Facebook post."He was with friends, but they got separated at the end of the night," she added. "They’re all out looking for him."SEND...
Sen Rand Paul grills Mullin on past comments on assault: 'Tell it to my face'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., pulled no punches in his opening statement Wednesday morning at the Department of Homeland Security Committee hearing on fellow GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to be Kristi Noem's successor as secretary.Paul, chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, accused Mullin of excusing political violence and challenging him to repeat past remarks of having called him a "snake" and saying he understood why Paul was attacked violently by a...
NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Is Back for Round 2. Here’s What to Expect
After making its debut last year, X-59 is preparing to soar over California for its second flight.
Sony Wants to Defeat Ghibli AI Slop… By Feeding Ghibli Movies Into Its Own Slop Machine
Sony hopes its new technology, Protective AI, will protect creators and rights holders from copyright infringement by making their own in-house AI slop machine that does the same thing.
Confessions of the ICE Agent Whisperer
Federal immigration enforcement agents usually won't talk to the media—but they will talk to independent journalist Karl Loftus.
Google expands Search Live globally
After rolling out Search Live to all US Google app users last September, Google is now bringing the feature to every place where it offers its AI Mode chatbot. Search Live, if you need a reminder, allows you to point your phone's camera at an object or scene and ask questions about what you see in front of you. Google debuted the tool at I/O 2025 before it began rolling it out to users. With today's expansion, Search Live is available in more than 200 countries and territories. What's more, Goog...
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TL;DR: Upgrade your OS and get a full crash course in how to use it to its fullest with this bundle. Get both Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and the Essential Windows 11 Pro Course for one payment of $21.25 (Reg. $237), with code MARCH15. Read the rest The post Set yourself up for success with 89% off this Windows Pro 11 bundle appeared first on Boing Boing.
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It's not a blender—Ninja Frozen Drink Maker Is 42% Off
TL;DR The refurbished Ninja SLUSHi Professional Frozen Drink Maker is $199.99 (reg. $349.99) and makes smooth frozen drinks with one-touch controls and no ice needed. Summer always seems to arrive overnight. One minute you're shoveling snow, the next it's hot enough that the only thing that sounds good is a refreshing treat. Read the rest The post It's not a blender—Ninja Frozen Drink Maker Is 42% Off appeared first on Boing Boing.
The New Experience of Coding with AI
The seduction of AI code assistants The post The New Experience of Coding with AI appeared first on Towards Data Science .
The PhD students who became the judges of the AI industry
Artificial intelligence models are multiplying fast, and competition is stiff. With so many players crowding the space, which one will be the best and who decides that? Arena, formerly LM Arena, has
Apple Can Delist Apps 'With Or Without Cause,' Judge Says In Loss For Musi App
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Musi, a free music streaming app that had tens of millions of iPhone downloads and garnered plenty of controversy over its method of acquiring music, has lost an attempt to get back on Apple's App Store. A federal judge dismissed Musi's lawsuit against Apple with prejudice and sanctioned Musi's lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts to fill the perceived gaps in Musi's case." Musi built a streaming service without striking its own deals with copyr...
Masked suspect seen at Nancy Guthrie's home three weeks before her abduction, sources say
Three weeks before Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction from her home in Tucson, Arizona, a masked man resembling the one suspected of taking her was seen on her front steps, according to multiple law enforcement sources.Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been abducted against her will in the early hours of Feb. 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.On Feb. 10, the FBI released surveillance images recovered from her Nest doorbell...
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CBS Evening News viewership slips under 4 million, and they're all old
CBS Evening News isn't doing so well under the new management at Paramount or the commissar they installed to make sure nothing woke gets broadcast. Nielsen reports that ratings are down. Viewership for the program has once again dropped below 4 million, a critical demarcation point that previously spurred alarm at the Paramount Skydance news division. Read the rest The post CBS Evening News viewership slips under 4 million, and they're all old appeared first on Boing Boing.
