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World - Fox News - 37 minutes ago

Chargers lose $30 million center for season after suffering ACL injury during joint practice

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Sunday that a major part of their offense will not suit up this season due to a season-ending injury.The team placed starting center Tyler Biadasz on season-ending injured reserve after he sustained an ACL injury during the team’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers last week.The 28-year-old was the Chargers' prized offseason addition, as he signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the team after being released by the Washington Commanders. Bia...

World - Fox News - 37 minutes ago

Massive garbage heap collapses onto homes, killing at least 30 as rescuers search for survivors

At least 30 people were killed in a massive landslide in Guinea on Sunday when a mountainous open-air landfill collapsed and buried nearby shacks, trapping numerous victims beneath a mass of garbage.The incident happened at Dar Es Salam, the largest waste dump in the West African country's capital, Conakry, according to a report from The Associated Press (AP).Guinea News reported that the weight of the waste caused a three-story building beneath it to cave in.Authorities said heavy rainfall also...

World - Fox News - 38 minutes ago

Hayden Panettiere's 'Guiding Light' co-star Beth Chamberlin says she believed actress would overcome troubles

Hayden Panettiere’s former "Guiding Light" co-star Beth Chamberlin believed the actress would overcome the "troubled times" she faced and emerge as an even stronger performer before her sudden death at 36.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Chamberlin who starred as Panettiere’s on-screen mom on the 90s soap opera opened up about her "special bond" with the late child star and the resilience she saw in her through difficult times."When I would hear about some of the troubled times t...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Freedom 250 Grand Prix attendees talk about American pride in the midst of historic event

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix in America's capital is a historic spectacle. It is a feat of American patriotism that can only be rivaled by UFC 250 earlier this year.It featured the most scenic and picturesque views, flyovers from every branch of the military, President Donald Trump driving the race course in The Beast for a ceremonial lap, American flags and music all over the streets of Washington, D.C. I spoke with fans about their experience and it told me one thing: This is how sports should b...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

How is Android Auto different from Android Automotive?

While these two names sound like they'd refer to the same product, there are major differences between them.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

An American Airlines flight landed safely in Dallas after a laptop battery caught fire on board, prompting flight attendants to contain the fire and emergency personnel to meet the aircraft, officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.American Airlines Flight 2398 was approaching Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on Friday after departing Atlanta when the crew reported a laptop battery fire, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).Flight attendants contained the fire with ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is Caught In a Tangled AI Web

Concerns of generative AI use hover over 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' while others think it's a case of Photoshop at work.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Frustrated Bubba Watson confronts unruly fan at LIV Golf Indianapolis in intense scene

Bubba Watson had heard enough from a fan during the second round of LIV Golf Indianapolis and opted to confront them in what turned into quite the scene at The Club at Chatham Hills.Watson, who was playing alongside Lee Westwood and Bryson DeChambeau on day two of the LIV season finale, was captured on video walking over to a fan who could be heard shouting something while Westwood was preparing to hit his approach shot.The fan in question shouted, "Bryson, Bryson," before Westwood stepped off h...

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

How to stop Siri from interrupting while you're using CarPlay

Don't let Siri become a hassle instead of an assistant; keep it quiet in the car to reduce distractions.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Kyle Kirkwood hangs on to win Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington

Kyle Kirkwood crossed the finish line in first place to win the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon.Kirkwood, one of a few American drivers in the race, took the lead from Álex Palou early in the race and didn’t look back. He showed pace all weekend and was especially strong in the race, with only Palou able to keep up with him at times.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!However, some late cautions erased much of Kirkwood's wor...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Video shows young female pilot, 23, swimming off after surviving emergency water landing

A young Florida pilot was able to swim away from a dramatic water landing in the Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton on Saturday in a video captured by a beachgoer.Faith Tenkley, 23, who has been a pilot for four years, maneuvered her family's twin-engine Piper around buildings as she approached the coast and avoided paddleboarders before finding an open stretch of water next to the beach, she told Gulf Coast News. The plane made a smooth water landing at about 9:40 a.m. local time.A lifeguard reached...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group shoots back at suggestions team is funded by fraud

The sports world was rocked this past week by accusations that Major League Baseball's richest team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, were funded primarily by fraud.Those accusations were false, and based on a prolific misunderstanding of where the team gets most of its revenue, who owns the majority of the organization, as well as how much of their television income comes from cable company Spectrum.It didn't matter though, because once accusations were made, baseball fan internet, already consumed by ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

That Weird ‘Other’ Section in Apple Stores Is Reportedly Being Revamped for a New Line of Home Products

The "Avenues," as they're apparently known, reportedly must be revamped to introduce consumers to a whole new device.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Olympic runner Alica Ѕchmidt continues to lead by example and respects summer internationally

I know, I know. You can save your emails about respecting summer starting at home. That is true. I'm not here to say that there isn't work to do on that front. There is, but it doesn’t mean the fight can't be fought abroad too.It can. It is. It must.We've had others in the sports world join the fight from elsewhere before. Most recently golfer Charley Hull, who calls England home, did so. On Sunday, it was Olympic runner Alica Schmidt's turn.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON T...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Temporary Protected Status Ends For 13 Nationalities

Temporary Protected Status Ends For 13 Nationalities Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, A court on Aug. 18 effectively ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the last of 13 nationalities that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) targeted during President Donald Trump's second term. In total, more than a million foreign nationals living in the United States with such deportation protections are now up for removal. The 13 countries included Haiti, Syria, Yemen, ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

‘Vampire Hunter D’ Is Making a Comeback

Fans of 'Vampire Hunter D' can look forward to re-releases of some of favorite stories and a brand new comic to go with them.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

TNA Lockdown 2026 match card, preview and predictions

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) will hold Lockdown at the Credit I Union Arena in Chicago on Sunday night.It will be the first time the event is held since 2016 and the first time it is held as a pay-per-view event since 2014. It is one of the most unique events on the TNA calendar.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICKEach match will be held in a steel cage, which provides the opportunity for devastating moments.Lockdown will begin at 5 p.m. ET and will broadcast on TNA+. TNA’s digital...

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Humanoid robots have beaten Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record

And they looked absolutely ridiculous doing it.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

IndyCar drivers David Malukas, Sting Ray Robb involved in scary crash in Freedom 250 Grand Prix

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix circuit has proved to be a treacherous one, and that was highlighted in a frightening crash involving a pair of drivers early in the race.On lap 36 of 147, Team Penske's David Malukas, who qualified in the top 6, was making his way through the final corner but appeared to clip the inside wall of the Washington, DC street circuit.That sent him into the wall hard, but things got worse.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEJuncos Hollinger Racing's Sting Ray Robb was...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Karmelo Anthony Request For New Trial Denied After Disturbing Revelations

Karmelo Anthony Request For New Trial Denied After Disturbing Revelations The narrative of the innocent black kid standing up to "white bullies" is falling apart.  Karmelo Anthony, age 19, was convicted in June 2026 of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf (who was also 17 at the time) by fatally stabbing him in the chest during a confrontation at a high school track meet in April 2025.  A Collin County jury sentenced him to 35 years in prison. Anthony claimed self-defense; arguing t...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago
World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Oregon coach Dan Lanning lays out multiple reasons why NFL players returning to college football is 'unfair'

Several NFL players have been granted the opportunity to return to college football ahead of this season. Most would agree that the development is just the latest item added to the laundry list of reasons that prove that this era of college football is broken.A total of 16 players from the class of 2022 were granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA on August 20 that grants them a fifth year of eligibility. Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright and former LSU defensive end Jack ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Suspect in Fort Smith, N.W.T., shooting arrested

The RCMP have arrested a person suspected of a shooting on Saturday morning that injured three people and prompted a community-wide lockdown of more than 13 hours.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Paulina Porizkova, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Hurley prove age is just a number in bikini photos

Celebrities are proving age is just a number.Paulina Porizkova, Halle Berry and Elizabeth Hurley are just a few of the stars over 55 who stunned in recent Instagram posts showcasing their toned bikini bodies.Whether they were celebrating a milestone birthday or vacationing with their friends, these stars wowed fans.Here are some of the best bikini photos from this week.PAULINA PORIZKOVA WOWS IN STRIKING BIKINI WHILE CELEBRATING HER 61ST BIRTHDAYPaulina Porizkova posed for a photo shared on her f...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

WHO Says Pandemic Determinations Can Be Made Without 'Evidence Of Illness'

WHO Says Pandemic Determinations Can Be Made Without 'Evidence Of Illness' Authored by Jon Fleetwood via Modernity News, The World Health Organization (WHO) says evidence that a person is actually sick is not required for a "laboratory-confirmed" human influenza infection with "the potential to cause a pandemic" to trigger mandatory international reporting. "Evidence of illness is not required for this report," WHO states in its latest Influenza at the Human-Animal Interface ass...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Does Analogue 3D really make retro games 4K? Here's what you should know

The Analogue 3D does a great job at upscaling old N64 games, with a few caveats.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Georgia Walmart shopper picks up $30 from the floor, local police launch search for him

A Georgia man who pocketed $30 someone dropped on the floor inside a Walmart returned the cash after police publicly sought help identifying him, ending a case that drew ridicule from social media users who questioned why authorities were chasing a few lost bills.The Albany Police Department in Georgia posted a photo of the man and asked the public to help identify him after another shopper dropped the cash at a local Walmart.Police said the man picked up the $30 but did not turn it in to store ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Excited to Take Deep Zoom Photos With Your Foldable iPhone? Get Ready for Disappointment

Apple's rumored new flagship smartphone reportedly won't have this photography staple.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Donald Trump takes starring role at Washington’s IndyCar debut

Scott McLaughlin called the 250-mile event an 'Indy 500 on the street track'.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'Golden Girls' kitchen comes to life with cheesecake and '80s nostalgia

The world of "The Golden Girls" is getting a nostalgic revival in Texas, where a pop-up invites fans back into the sitcom’s familiar Miami setting.The Golden Girls Kitchen, running from Aug. 20 through Nov. 8 in Austin, combines recreations of recognizable settings with food tied to the series, including cheesecake flights, Cuban sandwiches, Sal's Sicilian meatball sub and Miami-style cookies, according to event booking platform Bucket Listers.The pop-up taps into the lasting nostalgia surroundi...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Harvey Introduces Harvey Tenet: A Kimi K3 Base Post-Trained with Fireworks for Long-Horizon Legal Agent Work

Harvey's first post-trained model nearly doubles LAB task completion, but only one benchmark number survives independent verification today The post Harvey Introduces Harvey Tenet: A Kimi K3 Base Post

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Ramp data: Fable 5, launched in June, has plateaued at ~11% of spending on Anthropic tools, as companies shift to cheaper models; Opus 5 surpassed Fable 5

George Hammond / Financial Times: Ramp data: Fable 5, launched in June, has plateaued at ~11% of spending on Anthropic tools, as companies shift to cheaper models; Opus 5 surpassed Fable 5 AI lab's

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Country singer Kacey Musgraves turns concert into plea for kids whose parents were deported 'unfairly'

Eight-time Grammy award-winning country singer Kacey Musgraves paused the opening night of her "Middle of Nowhere" tour on Friday at Chicago's United Center to ask fans to donate to the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights as her birthday wish, saying the nonprofit helped children whose parents had been deported "unfairly.""It’s a wonderful organization, and they help give aid legal aid and money to children whose parents have been deported unfairly," Musgraves said. "It’s not a politica...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content

The class action suit claims that Amazon never obtained consent from Twitch streamers to be used to train its AI models.

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Slovakia Finds Russian Backdoor In Traffic Speed Cameras

Slovakia acquired speed cameras to modernize its traffic control-- but there was a surprise. Tom's Hardware cites this story from the Risky Bulletin Newsletter: Unfortunately, the country's national security service, the NBU, has discovered that the cameras have multiple security issues. Firstly, they have SMS-activated Russian backdoors. Secondly, live camera feeds can be accessed by anyone with the device IP, no password necessary... [The cameras] are thought to be rebranded Russian CORDON ...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Is it safe to use a USB-C laptop charger on your phone?

If you've ever wondered whether you can just charge your phone with the cable for your laptop, read on and find out how to tell.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Mexican governor facing US drug charges seeks leave just one day after returning to office

Embattled Sinaloa, Mexico, Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya abruptly requested an indefinite leave of absence Saturday, just one day after returning to office following a three-month absence triggered by U.S. drug trafficking charges against him.Rocha, 77, shared a letter on social media asking for "temporary leave of an indefinite nature, for more than 30 days" from his position as governor.The letter, dated Aug. 22 and stamped received by the Sinaloa State Congress that day, does not say when Rocha plans...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

The Fed Owns Over 50% Of All Bonds Maturing Between 10 And 15 Years From Now

The Fed Owns Over 50% Of All Bonds Maturing Between 10 And 15 Years From Now Submitted by Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Treasuries, Treaties, and Treatises Let’s start with Treasuries. We laid out the approach we would take if we were Warsh last weekend in Warsh’s Mark Antony Moment (a play on coming to “bury” inflation, yet having quite the opposite effect, at least in terms of interest rate policy).  After Bessent’s “attempt” to drive bond yields lower, we analyzed the poss...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Conservative MP calls for 'full details' of failed Canada-U.S. trade deal to be released

In a letter to Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Conservative MP Shuvaloy Majumdar urged the government to release "the full details" of the proposed Canada-U.S. trade deal that was on the table before talks collapsed on Friday.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ryan Lochte's fiancée wants his former Playboy model ex-wife to take those 'homewrecker' claims somewhere else

Don't call Ryan Lochte's fiancée Molly Gillihan a homewrecker. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to the kindergarten teacher herself.She didn't start dating the Olympic medal-winning swimmer until after he and his former Playboy model wife Kayla Rae Reid split. The two of them came together over the common bound involving a divorce lawyer.A classic "his divorce lawyer was my ex-husband's divorce lawyer" tale that's as old as time. Gillihan was single, wanted to have fun, and wen...

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

Stanford Economist Now Believes an AI Job Apocalypse Is Unlikely

"There is still no sign of economy-wide job destruction," says economist Erik Brynjolfsson. Working with researchers at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Brynjolfsson has determined an AI "job apocalypse" is unlikely, reports the Washington Post, "even though it will likely impact entry-level jobs." And Brynjolfsson "predicts that demand for experienced workers such as senior coders will still be high even if AI takes on more routine knowledge and coding work in the future." Earlier this mont...

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Thousands evacuated, 6 hurt as Hawk fire grows to over 13,000 acres on California-Nevada border

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk fire has burned over 10,000 acres near Reno, forcing thousands of evacuations and a state of emergency.

Regional - L.A. Times - 5 hours ago

Thousands evacuated as Hawk fire burns over 10,000 acres near Reno

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk fire has burned over 10,000 acres near Reno, forcing thousands of evacuations and a state of emergency.

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Is a liquid-cooled PC worth it?

Air cooling is reliable, while liquid cooling is visually slick. Which one you should use depends on how heavy you game on your system.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Trump takes honorary lap around IndyCar track in Washington ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump took an honorary lap around the track ahead of the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.The president and the first lady were in the Beast as the motorcade was making its way around the track before the green flag dropped. IndyCar fans greeted the president's motorcade with cheers as he took the lap.The president was expected to wave the green flag to get the race started.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAS...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

‘One Piece’ Is About to Have a Busy Couple Years

Ya-yo, ya-yooooooooooo, 'One Piece' is hitting the big 30 and marking the occasion with new movies and its many adaptations.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Rare thunderstorm with lightning strikes wows southern B.C., causing havoc at Vancouver airport

Lightning strikes lit up the skies across B.C.'s South Coast overnight in a rare display as a severe thunderstorm passed over the region, snarling traffic at Vancouver International Airport and causing flight issues in the process.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts

The internet is ablaze after controversial socialist Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan invoked second lady Usha Vance in taking a dig at Vice President JD Vance, leading some top voices to question how he would treat female staff should he win in November."El Sayed is now attacking Wives [sic] of US leaders? What a guy," said former Florida state Rep. Ben Graber on X.El-Sayed, running against Republican former Congressman Mike Rogers, launched the attack on Saturday after Vance slammed...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

American Federation of Teachers launches boycott against Target, claims retailer 'remained silent' on ICE

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten promoted a nationwide back-to-school boycott of retail giant Target over the weekend because the company had not condemned ICE operations in Minnesota the location of its headquarters prompting criticism from education advocates and a call for federal scrutiny."We gave Target ample time to stand with the communities in which they operate and help their neighbors, but its silence about federal immigration abuses has been deafening,"...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Did Canada Just Sign Its Own Economic Death Warrant?

Did Canada Just Sign Its Own Economic Death Warrant? Canadian Prime Minister and WEF globalist Mark Carney has been a disaster for Canada since he entered office.  There were many critics who believed the Trudeau regime could not be topped in terms of self destructive behavior, but one could easily argue that Carney is far more dangerous and far more devious. This week the Canadian government abandoned a nearly finalized trade deal with the US in the final hour of talks, leaving ma...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Popular cruise destination urges ships to steer clear of scenic fjords after complaints

Cruise operators are being asked to scale back trips through certain fjords, or narrow coastal waterways surrounded by steep terrain, after residents of Greenland raised concerns about the impact of ships on local communities and the environment.The guidance comes after residents cited noise, effects on wildlife and a desire to preserve natural areas used for recreation, hunting and fishing, according to a press release from the government of Greenland, Naalakkersuisut.Naalakkersuisut is recomme...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Good Good issues contradictory apology for since-deleted golf ad showing a man shoving a woman to the ground

Good Good, the popular YouTube golf channel that boasts more than 2 million subscribers, has issued an apology after posting a video ad that included a man shoving a woman to the ground. The advertisement was promoting the brand's driver in collaboration with Callaway Golf.The video, which continues to be shared online despite being deleted from the brand's channels, showed Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark shoving member Alexis Miestowski to the turf."We posted a video to our channels that ult...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: Piker's Charlie Kirk attack shows he is hateful Left's Pied Piper

We have seen protesters on the left around the country mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk, even reenacting his murder. Hate traffickers like Jennifer Welch have even justified his assassination. It is all shocking and depressing, but none reached the level of Hasan Piker leading a huge crowd in mocking Kirk and his faith. Before he was murdered, Kirk debated Piker and called him a "socialist hypocrite." What is shocking is not the utter depravity and cruelty of Piker, but the ecstasy of t...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Why every AI agent needs an org chart

A chief information officer I was talking with recently said something that stuck with me: Permissions tell an agent what it’s allowed to do. They say nothing about what you meant. This observation to

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

'I didn't think I could do it': A 13-year-old N.S. girl fought a 711-pound tuna and won

Délynn Jacquard set a record during the 22nd annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament and Festival.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Bret Michaels cancels remaining 2026 tour dates hours after 'comeback' performance due to health scare

Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring after doctors determined he needs more time to recover from "recent surgeries."Following the Poison frontman's comeback performance at The Bowl at Sugar Hill in Georgia, physicians evaluated him and recommended he stay off the road for the next several months, according to a statement on Michaels' official Facebook page."We will be pulling Bret off the road for the time being," Michaels’ doctors, Dr. Abby Borhan and Dr. Patel, said in the statement. "...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Alibaba plans to raise ~$10B in a follow-on share offering to fund AI investments; sources: it plans to offer 710M shares at a 3.6% discount to Friday's close (Reuters)

Reuters: Alibaba plans to raise ~$10B in a follow-on share offering to fund AI investments; sources: it plans to offer 710M shares at a 3.6% discount to Friday's close China's Alibaba (9988.HK) on S

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Your bank may stop texting you six-digit codes

If you bank online, you probably know the routine. You enter your password and then wait for a six-digit code to arrive by text. That extra step is supposed to help prove you are really you. Unfortunately, scammers have learned how to turn those codes against us.A fake bank representative may call and persuade you to read the code aloud. A phishing site can trick you into typing it in. A SIM-swap attack can give a criminal control of your phone number, potentially putting those texted security c...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Azerbaijan Sues CNN Over Story On Cooperation With Israel In War On Iran

Azerbaijan Sues CNN Over Story On Cooperation With Israel In War On Iran Authored by Jonathan Turley, There is a novel (and highly dubious) lawsuit filed in Delaware by the nation of Azerbaijan against CNN for a story claiming that it was cooperating with Israel in attacks on Iran. Republic of Azerbaijan v. CNN, Inc. borders on the legally frivolous, but it is likely politically advantageous to show Iran that it contests the allegations. In its Complaint, Azerbaijan details the de...

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

23 Years After SimCity 4's Release, 'Eternal Commuter' Bug Finally Fixed

"It began life just a year after SimCity 4's 2003 launch," writes the blog PCGamesN. "Now, over 20 years later, it's still going strong with the arrival of Network Addon Mod update 50." The SimCity 4 Network Addon Mod, or simply 'NAM' among the community, has long been a de facto recommendation to anyone looking to pick up the classic city builder. It's a comprehensive overhaul to the game's transportation and infrastructure networks that combines key fixes with a vast set of additional build p...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

These modern smartwatches are in their last year of updates

A whole bunch of smart watches are getting phased out this year. Is your watch on the list?

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

NASCAR legend Kurt Busch reveals the place he feels closest to his late brother Kyle

NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch opened up about how racing helps him cope with the sudden loss of his younger brother, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, who died in May.The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion died at 41 from complications related to "severe pneumonia [that] progressed into sepsis," according to a statement from his family."When you get behind the wheel, I feel his presence of… he like sees my mistakes now, like I can't hide them, but it helps me cope with it. I see my brothers in the ra...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Friday she will return to President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., after leaving her post in the administration.Leavitt, 28, told reporters aboard Air Force One that she plans to work for MAGA Inc., a Trump-aligned super PAC, though she did not specify her title or responsibilities.The move sends Leavitt back to a familiar political operation. She served as a spokesperson for MAGA Inc. before joining Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Chiefs' Harrison Butker nails incredible 69-yard field goal vs Bucs, shares disappointment with performance

Harrison Butker seemed to be in mid-season form on Saturday night as the Kansas City Chiefs played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL Preseason game.Butker came out onto the field for a 69-yard field goal attempt before halftime. He drilled it through the uprights to give the Chiefs a 9-0 lead going into the locker room. The kick may have been good from more than 70 yards.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Patrick Mahomes and the rest of his Chiefs teamma...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Cincinnati Reds look to steal rubber match from Arizona Diamondbacks amid Ketel Marte absence

In yesterday's opening paragraph, I wrote about how lines can stand out and are odd. I took the Tampa Bay Rays to beat the Orioles, with the Rays sending one of their best pitchers to the mound. Shane McClanahan was great in the game, but unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't hold it for him. With a 2-0 lead, they gave up two to the Orioles in the bottom of the 8th, before Baltimore walked it off in the 10th. Not a bad look, but a bad result. Today we switch across the country as the Reds take on ...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Kevin Stefanski, Bijan Robinson, and a new-look offense give the Falcons cautious optimism

With Kevin Stefanski taking over the helm of the Falcons and Kirk Cousins officially out of the picture, Michael Penix gets his first full campaign to prove he is Atlanta’s long-term answer. When a franchise goes through coaching changes, high-stakes quarterback investments, and years of hovering around the middle of the pack, finding sustained stability becomes the top priority.The Falcons finished their 2025 campaign with an 8–9 record, missing out on a postseason run after being caught in a t...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Jill Wagner pitched Taylor Sheridan 'Lioness' after military husband revealed real-life program: What to know

Jill Wagner has been in the industry for decades and stars in Taylor Sheridan's hit show, "Lioness."Even though she moved to California early in her career to pursue acting, she has returned to her country roots and lives on her Tennessee farm with her husband and two daughters.With season three of "Lioness" premiering earlier this month, Fox News Digital is taking a look at everything to know about Wagner's personal life, her military connection, how her husband inspired her role in the series ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 6 hours ago

Pay $24 once to edit, split, convert, and generally show your PDFs who's boss

TL;DR: Get a lifetime AcePDF Converter and Editor license for Windows and Mac for $23.97 instead of its $99.99 MSRP. PDFs are useful right up until one arrives with the wrong page order, an enormous file size, or a typo trapped inside a scan. Read the rest The post Pay $24 once to edit, split, convert, and generally show your PDFs who's boss appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated

Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Several drivers hit with penalties ahead of IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, DC

Early Sunday morning, hours before the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, several teams and drivers are already on the back foot after being assessed penalties.Nolan Siegel’s No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Marcus Ericsson’s No. 28 Andretti Global Honda, and Mick Schumacher’s No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda were all assessed six-place grid penalties for unapproved engine changes.Those three join Santino Ferrucci in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet with unapproved engine grid penalties.CLICK ...

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

Canonical is Funding a PhD to Automate C to Rust Translation

An anonymous reader shared this report from the blog It's FOSS: Canonical has committed funding to a three-year PhD project focused on building a system that can automatically translate large C codebases into Rust. And they are not alone; UK Research and Innovation is matching their funding for the project, which is set to run through the University of Bristol's Programming Languages Research Group. The PhD is aiming to build an all-encompassing platform that can take a C repository running ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Daaaaaaaamn, People Love Watching Spider-Man Movies

Nielsen swung in with numbers showing how much time has been spent looking at Spider-Man. Spoiler: it's a *lot*.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

The Great Burrito Debate And The Uncomfortable Solution To Inflation

The Great Burrito Debate And The Uncomfortable Solution To Inflation Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us Recently one of the most important debates in the history of conservative discourse raged across the internet, with sides deeply divided and solutions rare or nonexistent. This debate went largely unnoticed by the rest of the country but it regards the deepest underlying foundations of our economic future. I am speaking, of course, about the “Great Burrito Debate” of 20...

Tech - Engadget - 7 hours ago

Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7: What's the difference wnd which is better for home internet?

Wi-Fi 6 Vs Wi-Fi 7: What's The Difference And Which Is Better For Home Internet?

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Chinese humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m dash record at 9.39 seconds

The world's fastest man record was shattered on the first day of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday.Jamaican Usain Bolt's 100-meter dash record of 9.58 set in 2009 was edged by a Beijing-based X-Humanoid robot named Lightning Bolt, which ran 100 meters at 9:39 seconds before smashing into a blue wall.Before the opening, a humanoid robot from Chinese smartphone company Honor completed a 100-meter sprint in a record of 9.32 seconds during a trial of the games, the company said, ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race

In addition to fending off a Democratic challenger, Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is wrestling against confusion caused by a candidate who shares his name Dan J. Sullivan Jr., an independent and a shrinking window to clear it up.Alaska state Sen. James Kaufman, a Republican, said he personally remains worried about conflation between the two."I’ve had at least one person say they had to slow down to make sure they didn’t make a mistake. And I can only imagine people who are less engaged in politi...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Tom Hanks put 'Band of Brothers' stars in their place during boot camp 'mutiny,' Neal McDonough reveals

"Band of Brothers" star Neal McDonough recalled how Tom Hanks put the show's cast in their place during the grueling boot camp that they underwent prior to filming.McDonough, 60, co-starred in the hit 2001 HBO war drama miniseries, which was executive produced by Hanks, 70, and Steven Spielberg, 79."Band of Brothers" told the story of the real-life soldiers of Easy Company, part of the U.S. Army’s 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, as they fought their way across Europe ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Tom Hanks put 'Band of Brothers' stars in their place during boot camp 'mutiny', Neal McDonough reveals

"Band of Brothers" star Neal McDonough recalled how Tom Hanks put the show's cast in their place during the grueling boot camp that they underwent prior to filming.McDonough, 60, co-starred in the hit 2001 HBO war drama miniseries, which was executive produced by Hanks, 70, and Steven Spielberg, 79."Band of Brothers" told the story of the real-life soldiers of Easy Company, part of the U.S. Army’s 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, as they fought their way across Europe ...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Tourists shocked after innocent vacation activity lands them in hot water with locals

An American couple's morning run through Venice, Italy, took an unexpected turn and went viral when they discovered that jogging shirtless could result in a fine.In a video posted to Instagram last month, the woman documented the aftermath of a morning run through Venice with her boyfriend, who was not wearing a shirt.  She said the two decided to go for a jog through the city's iconic streets when they noticed locals reacting negatively to them.TOURIST'S CHURCH CLOTHING HACK LEAVES TRAVELERS SH...

World - Fox News - 7 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders took over Lake Michigan, Elizabeth Hurley in a bikini and Butker is good from 69

Welcome to Sunday Screencaps. I'm back from vacation, and I'd love to report that I'm well rested and ready for whatever comes as we get closer to the start of the NFL regular season and college football.But that's not entirely true. I'm ready for all that football has in store for us this season, but I'm not well rested at all. That wasn't going to happen. It was never part of the plan.I spent most of my time off hanging out with my little one, squeezing every last bit out of what was left of h...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Death Of Europe's Industrial Base: VW CEO Set To Announce 50,000 Job Cuts

Death Of Europe's Industrial Base: VW CEO Set To Announce 50,000 Job Cuts Europe's industrial demise has become impossible to ignore. The continent's automotive manufacturing base is being hollowed out by high energy costs, regulatory pressure, and a flood of cheap Chinese electric vehicles, with Germany, once Europe's industrial powerhouse, emerging as the epicenter of this terrible decline. Germany's largest manufacturer by revenue is Volkswagen Group, whose CEO, Oliver Blume, is...

Eco - The Economist - 7 hours ago

Is Scott Bessent the Fed chair Donald Trump always wanted?

But his effort to talk bond yields lower is likely to fail

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

The reasons Siri may not work on CarPlay

If you're struggling to get Siri to work with your car's CarPlay system, there are some things you can check.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

WNBA has 'no idea what they're about to face,' Enes Kanter Freedom says as league takes on trans athlete issue

Enes Kanter Freedom said Saturday he was "prepared" to play in the WNBAFreedom drummed up some controversy earlier this month when he "declared" for the WNBA Draft after lack of support for Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and her belief that transgender women shouldn’t have to compete against females.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!With the WNBA lacking clarity on its gender eligibility policy and players and coaches seemingly supporting trans at...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Alfalfa Sprouts Linked To Bacterial Infections In 15 US States

Alfalfa Sprouts Linked To Bacterial Infections In 15 US States Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, A total of 55 people have been infected with E. coli and Salmonella across 15 states in an outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Fresh homegrown Alfalfa or Lucerne Medicago sativa sprouts in white bowl. Courtesy of the CDC Of those 55 people, 46 were infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC, seven with Salmonell...

Tech - Universe Today - 8 hours ago

NASA Highlights Next-Gen Cargo Landers Paving the Way for a Moon Base

NASA and its commercial partners are making progress on their way to a permanent human presence on the Moon. As part of that, a recent press release and accompanying YouTube video hints they may be looking to provide regular updates to the progress of those efforts - and, at least for this first one, that progress looks pretty good.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

STEPHEN MOORE: Don't let the FTC tarnish Trump's golden age of capitalism

We are living in the golden age of American capitalism.The SandP 500 just closed at a record high. GDP is projected to grow 2.5% this year. Corporate earnings are strong, AI investment is booming, and the private sector is firing on all cylinders. None of this happened by accident. President Trump and Vice President Vance came into office with a clear mandate: restore confidence in the American economy, unleash the private sector, and get government out of the way and the results speak for thems...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Men face new pressure to stay ‘hot’ as they age and it’s not just about living longer

Maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure, along with regular physical activity, are widely recommended components of healthy aging.But as interest in longevity grows, some older adults are looking beyond extending their healthspan the number of years lived free of disease to prioritize looking, feeling and remaining physically attractive as they age.Experts say the desire to maintain one’s appearance the pursuit of "hotness" can be psychological, shaped in part by a disconnect between ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 8 hours ago

Dreame A3 AWD Pro Review: A Compelling Case for LiDAR Robomowers

The satellite-free A3 AWD Pro isn’t perfect. But it could be one of the last new robomowers we’ll see for some time, thanks to the U.S. ban on foreign robotics.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats faced questions about how a Tajik national committed to a psychiatric facility after killing his landlord was twice allowed to leave once to obtain a passport and once to visit an apartment before escaping to Tajikistan.Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda had been held at a mental health facility in Falls Church, Virginia, after being found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of his landlord but was allowed an escorted visit to the Tajik embassy in Foggy Bottom...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

'Double Lives of Suburban Wives' star says secret adult-content side hustle got her fired from corporate job

Heather Boyd had spent years building a life that looked, on the surface, like classic suburban success a husband, four children and a promising career.She also had a secret.The "Double Lives of Suburban Wives" star exclusively told Fox News Digital that her hidden adult-content business ultimately cost her the corporate job she had worked hard to build a blowup she admits she saw coming but never wanted.KATE GOSSELIN DEFENDS HERSELF AGAINST SON COLLIN AS HE PREPARES TO RELEASE SHOCKING NEW MEMO...

Tech - Engadget - 8 hours ago

This affordable fix may be all you need to improve earbud sound quality

You might not need to invest in a newer pair of earbuds to improve the sound quality. Here's how to upgrade your current pair for a better listening experience.

Tech - LLM Stats - 8 hours ago

Bug Detection Blind Spots in AI Coding Harnesses (GStack and Beyond)

28 debugging experiments reveal that AI struggles less with complexity than with missing information. The post Bug Detection Blind Spots in AI Coding Harnesses (GStack and Beyond) appeared first on To

Tech - Wired - 8 hours ago

Asus ROG Swift RGB Stripe OLED Review: Clarity King

The Asus PG27UCWM brings a new sub-pixel layout to the world of OLED gaming monitors, and in my testing, I appreciated the improvements it brings to the table.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

New York City officials are looking at ways to ease costs for independent grocers as taxpayers foot the bill for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan.The administration is eyeing tax breaks, incentives and zoning benefits to help private grocers manage costs as the city moves ahead with taxpayer-subsidized stores that will receive low- or no-cost real estate, city-funded buildouts and other subsidies.That could put taxpayers in a position of paying twice, once for the city-run st...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

Taiwan Tech Insiders Warn Beijing's Germanium Squeeze Is Hitting Production

Taiwan Tech Insiders Warn Beijing's Germanium Squeeze Is Hitting Production Nikkei Asia reports that China is restricting or delaying exports of germanium- and quartz-based materials to Taiwan, creating "painful supply-chain bottlenecks" across the island's key aerospace, semiconductor, and optical companies. The supply disruptions reinforce the urgent need for the US and its allies to accelerate supply-chain decoupling and secure alternative sources of critical materials. Beijing'...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

NY Liberty run pro-trans messages on scoreboard vs Fever as protesters erupt outside arena, refuse interview

The New York Liberty displayed at least three halftime scoreboard messages supporting transgender fans Saturday, one day after refunding a woman whose paid message thanking XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey was deemed ineligible.Meanwhile, outside the Barclays Center, a large crowd of transgender activists held a counter protest to oppose the ninth Sophie Cunningham rally of the season. The activists refused an interview with Fox News Digital, crowded around the reporter putting flags and sig...

Tech - LLM Stats - 8 hours ago

An AI boss fired its first employee but only after humans reminded it of its own rules

Andon Labs' AI agent Luna fired a human employee at a San Francisco store for the first time but needed a clear push from the operators to do it. When the scenario was replayed with seven models, more

Tech - Engadget - 9 hours ago

What to try when an Android app keeps crashing

Don't keep restarting your phone. Try these other steps instead.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Nevada brush fire spreads to 10,500 acres as governor declares state of emergency

A fast-moving brush fire exploded across more than 10,500 acres outside Reno, Nevada, on Saturday, threatening roughly 1,000 homes and prompting evacuations as powerful winds fueled the flames.Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as the Hawk Fire grew quickly throughout the day. Strong, gusty winds, low humidity and dry vegetation helped fuel the flames, according to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.About 400 firefighters and other personnel from l...