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Tech - Gizmodo - 10 minutes ago

South Korean Police Lose Seized Crypto By Posting Password Online

The digital equivalent of snatching coins from someone's outstretched hands.

Regional - L.A. Times - 25 minutes ago

Death of 12-year-old Reseda student hit by water bottle is being investigated as a homicide

A 12-year-old girl defending her older sister was struck in the head by a metal water bottle at Reseda Charter High School. She died eight days later. Police are investigating the death as a homicide.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 28 minutes ago

Hidden deep in his bunker, Khamenei wasn’t expecting a brazen, daytime attack on the heart of his power

Iran's supreme leader wasn’t expecting a brazen, daytime attack on his compound.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 36 minutes ago

Site Intelligence Group says Texas gunman had expressed ‘pro-Iranian regime sentiment’

Two people were killed and 14 wounded in 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says.

World - Fox News - 38 minutes ago

US women's basketball player speaks out on being trapped in Israel during Iranian counterstrike

Destiny Littleton was supposed to be on a flight from Israel back to the US on Tuesday. That plan is now up in smoke, as she navigates bomb shelters in Jerusalem during Iran's counterstrike. She has no idea when she'll be home.The former NCAA and Team USA women's basketball player moved to Israel in November to play for Hapoel Jerusalem in the country's top women's basketball division. She called it an "amazing" experience, before Saturday. But now, she said she would not come to Israel if she c...

World - Fox News - 41 minutes ago

Diabetes surge among Americans could be driven by 'healthy' breakfasts, doctor warns

Americans consume foods every day that are marketed as "healthy," when they could be quietly destroying their health, one doctor warns.Dr. Mark Hyman, physician and co-founder of Function Health in California, says that much of America’s daily diet is filled with unhealthy ingredients."The amount of refined starches and sugars that are everywhere is just staggering to me, given what we know about how harmful they are," he shared in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I don't think people really...

Tech - Gizmodo - 53 minutes ago

The Pentagon’s Claude Use in Iran Is a Reminder that Anthropic Never Objected to Military Use

The company objected to hypothetical future use cases, not anything the military is currently doing.

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

Iran didn’t adapt to America's playbook. Russia and China already have

The world now knows that, in a daring daylight strike on a clear Saturday in Tehran, the United States and Israel opened what President Donald Trump, in his address to the nation, called "major combat operations" against the Islamic Republic of Iran.Operation Epic Fury is the very sort of thing that was not supposed to happen under President Donald J. Trump: America appears to be pursuing an open-ended regime-change operation in the Middle East. Having committed the prestige of his presidency to...

World - Fox News - 58 minutes ago

Exiled Iranian crown prince says US strikes mark 'beginning of the very end' for regime

Exiled Crown Prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi said recent U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic mark "the beginning of the very end of the regime," declaring it was time for the people of Iran to take back their country."There's no question that this is the game changer we've been waiting for all this time. The jubilation of Iranians at home and abroad shows how much people were hoping for this moment," he said during "Sunday Morning Futures.""We are so elated of the fact that now we have the beg...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 58 minutes ago

Two-year mass surveillance project commissioned by UK Department for Transport under Tories

Two-year mass surveillance project commissioned by Department for Transport under Tories.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Blumhouse Wants to Be Perfectly Balanced for Horror Fans

Jason Blum knows IP is the lifeblood of entertainment right now, but Blumhouse will keep pumping out originals on a regular basis.

After byelection pummelling, Britain’s Prime Minister faces growing pressures from right and left

Labour and Reform were left for dead by a new force in British politics: The Greens.

Iran strikes send VIP Dubai influencers ‘back to reality’

Influencers filmed missiles and burning buildings metres from Dubai hotels.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts

When missiles fly, we expect explosions. We expect smoke, sirens and satellite images. What we do not expect is silence. On February 28, 2026, as fighter jets and cruise missiles struck Iranian Revolutionary Guard command centers during Operation Roar of the Lion, a parallel assault reportedly unfolded in cyberspace. Official news sites and key media platforms went offline, government digital services and local apps failed across major cities, and security communications systems reportedly stopp...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Nick Shirley alleges potential voter fraud loophole in California that could enable illegals to vote

Independent journalist Nick Shirley discussed a possible voter registration loophole in California that he suggested could allow illegal immigrants to vote during a Wednesday appearance on "The Riley Gaines Show."During his discussion with Gaines, Shirley recounted visiting San Diego County's Registrar of Voters office last week, where he said he asked an employee why a government-issued ID is not required to register to vote. "Because when you sign your affidavit, you're swearing that you're te...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Trump says Iran wants to talk but who will lead after Khamenei?

As the White House confirmed on Sunday, the Islamic Republic of Iran's leadership has contacted the U.S. asking for talks. The list of potential successors to replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on Saturday by an Israeli airstrike, includes his son and former advisers. Since the establishment in 1979 of the Islamic Republic, led by the fiery anti-American Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, this will be only the second time that a new supreme leader has been selected. The potential successor...

Rapidly rising India poised to pull ahead of Japan among world economies

New York Times: It has broken every rule about how countries are supposed to modernise.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

First US service members killed in operation against Iran

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has been named to Iran's interim leadership council.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Kelly Osbourne's viral BRIT Awards look ignites fiery response to body-shamers who 'dehumanized' her

Kelly Osbourne's viral look at the 2026 BRIT Awards ignited a response to body-shamers who were said to have "dehumanized" the daughter of the late Ozzy Osbourne. On Sunday, the 41-year-old who accepted a lifetime achievement award with mom, Sharon Osbourne, on Ozzy Osbourne’s behalf on Saturday took to social media to address those who criticized her appearance. "This is a special kind of cruelty in harming someone who is clearly going through something, kicking me while I'm down, doubting my p...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago
World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Massive Sinkhole On Golf Course Reveals Hidden, Booze-Filled Cellar

You know the old saying, "Not all sinkholes are created equally?" Of course not, because it's not a saying at all. But it does ring true, and a sinkhole that was recently discovered at a golf club in England proves the point.Davyhulme Park Golf Club, located just west of Manchester, is more than 110-years-old. And seeing what the sinkhole revealed, it's a course that was built on top of a rather impressive wine and port cellar.READ: Sinkhole Swallows Part Of Utah Golf Course, Wild Man Sits On Th...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Three US troops killed as region braces for new strikes after death of Khamenei

Iran has vowed to avenge their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Hollywood stars condemn Trump over Iran military action while others praise 'promises kept'

President Donald Trump drew condemnation from several celebrities after Saturday's daylight attack on the Iranian regime, with one actress mocking the Department of War's rebrand as ironic, and others accusing Trump of failing his campaign promise to "stop wars.""’Department of War.’ They weren’t kidding about that," "The Gilded Age" actress Carrie Coon wrote on X.Frequent Trump critics John Cusack, Rosie O'Donnell, Mark Ruffalo, Jack White and Jane Fonda also chimed in after the U.S. and Israel...

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Americans Listen to Podcasts More Than Talk Radio Now, Study Shows

"Podcasts have officially overtaken AM/FM talk radio as the more popular medium for spoken-word audio in the United States," reports TechCrunch, citing Edison Research's Share of Ear survey: The researchers have tracked these statistics over the last decade, and almost always, the percentage of time people spent listening to podcasts increased, while their time with spoken radio broadcasts decreased. For the first time this year, podcasts eclipsed spoken-word radio with 40% of listening time, a...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Deadly Austin shooting that killed 3 may be 'act of terrorism,' FBI says

The FBI said a shooting that left three people dead and 14 others wounded in a downtown Austin, Texas, rampage early Sunday was "potentially an act of terrorism."The suspect was a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen who was born in Senegal and lived in Pflugerville, Texas, multiple federal law enforcement sources told Fox News.According to those sources, the shooter was wearing clothing that said "Allah" on it and an undershirt featuring an Iranian flag. Fox News has obtained a photo of the all...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Why the US ability to determine what comes next in Iran might be limited

NY Times: Democratic Senator Mark Warner says a new leader would probably be a hardliner.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

PSA: Export your ChatGPT conversations before cancelling

If you're thinking about cancelling (or switching to Claude/Gemini), don't lose months of conversations first. I built Basic Memory it imports your ChatGPT export and turns it into plain Markdown fi

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

9 people injured in mass shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati

Nine people were injured in a mass shooting early Sunday at the Riverfront Live music venue in Cincinnati’s East End, authorities confirmed, as police launched an investigation into the gunfire that erupted during a birthday celebration.The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. at the venue, according to local Fox19.All nine victims were taken to local hospitals. Most suffered non-life-threatening injuries; however, one person remains in critical condition.Police have not released information abou...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

'American Idol' judge Carrie Underwood embraces 'granny hobbies' from crocheting to making kombucha

Carrie Underwood has "granny hobbies."The eight-time Grammy award-winning country singer and mom of two spends her free time doing what she loves: crafting, baking and more."I have granny hobbies. I love to crochet. I love to do a little birdwatching, and I have sourdough, and I make my own kombucha, and I love to grow hot peppers and make my own fermented hot sauce," she told "On The Red Carpet.""Everything is very compartmentalized, and this entertainment world that we live in is not reality. ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

AI is getting smarter, but not wiser: A new roadmap aims to fix that gap

A new study is the first to suggest realistic ways to integrate wisdom into artificial intelligence, to create AI systems that will be more robust, transparent, cooperative, and safe. Researchers from

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei planned for a transition of power in case he died, identifying replacements

New York Times: Three possible successors as leader were named by Khamenei last year.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Rivian Announces ‘RAD’ Engineering Team That Tests the Extremes of the Company’s EVs

RAD puts vehicles in places and situations they'll probably never see in most customers' hands.

Regional - L.A. Times - 3 hours ago

Photos: L.A.'s Iranian American community celebrates in Westwood

The Greater Los Angeles area is home to the largest concentration of people of Iranian descent outside Iran. In Westwood, a.k.a. 'Tehrangeles,' hundreds rallied to celebrate Khamenei's death.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

The 5 Big ‘Known Unknowns’ of Donald Trump’s New War With Iran

The all-out air assault on the Islamic Republic might be the biggest gamble of the president’s career.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Cher's son arrested at elite St Paul's School in New Hampshire on multiple criminal charges, including assault

Cher's son was arrested on Friday after police say he was acting belligerently at a New Hampshire private high school.The singer's son, Elijah Allman, 49, was arrested and charged with four misdemeanors: two counts of simple assault, criminal trespass and criminal threatening.Allman was also charged with violation of disorderly conduct, which is not considered a crime in the state despite being illegal, according to The Associated Press. The outlet reported that Concord police officers responded...

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

North America's Bird Populations Are Shrinking Faster. Blame Climate Change and Agriculture

"Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago," reports the Associated Press, "and their population is shrinking ever faster, mostly due to a combination of intensive agriculture and warming temperatures, a new study found." Nearly half of the 261 species studied showed big enough losses in numbers to be statistically significant and more than half of those declining are seeing their losses accelerate since 1987, according to Thursday's journal Science... The o...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Enemy within: Counterterrorism experts fear sleeper cells could be poised inside US

American counterterrorism agencies are quietly monitoring suspected sleeper cells on U.S. soil in the wake of joint U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran, stepping up surveillance amid heightened fears of possible retaliation from Iran-linked operatives or sympathizers.Federal and local law enforcement have also boosted on-the-ground security in major U.S. cities as part of a precautionary posture, even though no specific, credible threats have been publicly identified.The move comes on the heels of a Sat...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

‘Mission: Impossible’ star Ving Rhames says Tom Cruise taught him Hollywood’s most important lesson

Between death-defying stunts, Ving Rhames embraced a different kind of mission learning from Tom Cruise how to survive and thrive in Hollywood.The actor, who has appeared in every "Mission: Impossible" movie in the franchise as world-class hacker and confidant Luther Stickell, is taking on a new high-risk operation. As host of the History Channel series "History’s Deadliest with Ving Rhames," he guides viewers through some of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever recorded, where the dange...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

The US reportedly used Anthropic's AI for its attack on Iran, just after banning it

In a lengthy post on Truth Social on February 27, President Trump ordered all federal agencies to "immediately cease all use of Anthropic's technology" following strong disagreements between the Department of Defense and the AI company. A few hours later, the US conducted a major air attack on Iran with the help of Anthropic's AI tools, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The president noted in his post that there would be a "six-month phase-out period for agencies like the Depar...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Region braces for new strikes after death of Khamenei

Iran has vowed to avenge their Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Radio Silence Wanted Their ‘Scream 7’ to Stab Your Teeth In

If you thought 'Scream 5' and ''6' were too nice, Radio Silence seemed to agree and would've made 'Scream 7' mean as hell.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

U.S. hockey star Hilary Knight delivers joke on SNL featuring women's, men's Olympic champions

This time it was Hilary Knight's turn to provide a big laugh, with an assist from the Saturday Night Live writers, in the wake of a weeklong dust-up involving the United States women's and men's Olympic gold medal-winning hockey teams.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Mike Waltz turns tables on Iranian envoy at heated UN meeting

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, sparred with U.S. envoy Mike Waltz at a Security Council session on Sunday, telling the American ambassador to "be polite," a remark that drew a sharp rebuke from Waltz, who accused Tehran of killing "tens of thousands" of its own citizens and imprisoning many more simply for seeking freedom from "your tyranny.""I have one word only: I advise to the representative of the United States to be polite," Iravani said during the emergency meeting...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Convicted Child Sex Offender To Run For Office In California

Convicted Child Sex Offender To Run For Office In California You can already hear some liberals and left-leaning libertarians now:  "He paid for his crime, right?  So what's the problem? What about the politicians mentioned in the Epstein files...?" But "whataboutism" is not a valid argument for rationalizing societal decay.  And if America isn't capable of applying the most basic standards at the lowest levels of government, then America is lost. Rene Campos, a registered sex off...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

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World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Tom Hanks' son Chet trapped in Medellin after using Greek passport for Colombia trip goes wrong

Tom Hanks' son is stuck in Colombia.In an Instagram video shared on Friday, Feb. 27, the 69-year-old actor's son Chet Hanks, 35, revealed he is stuck in Medellín, Columbia, after traveling there without an American passport.The "Running Point" star explained he first traveled to Puerto Rico to celebrate his friend Max’s birthday, and then decided to stop in Medellín before heading back home to visit another friend of his, Taylor."I’m traveling with my Greek passport because I’m a dual citizen," ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'Naked Gun' director on why he thinks Babylon Bee is funnier than 'Saturday Night Live'

Legendary "Airplane!" and "Naked Gun" director David Zucker argued in a recent interview that the decline of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" led to the rise of the satirical news site the Babylon Bee.While appearing on Mike Rowe's podcast "The Way I Heard It" on Feb. 17, Zucker was asked by Rowe what he thinks led to the rise of the Babylon Bee in recent years."I think it's a lot because of what happened to 'Saturday Night Live,'" Zucker remarked. "They were committed to an ideology rather than to j...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

'Muppets' creator Jim Henson’s marriage ended in ‘handshake’ separation as fame took toll: author

Jim Henson may have created some of the most wholesome characters in television history, but his real-life love story was less than picture-perfect.Biographer Brian Jay Jones revealed on "Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia" that the creative demands of bringing The Muppets to life placed a strain on Henson’s marriage to his longtime wife and professional partner, Jane Henson. They ultimately opted for an amicable split one that Jones described as "a handshake of a separation.""Jim and Jane were ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Trump launched wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by Israel and Saudi Arabia

Crown prince warned that Iran would come away stronger if the US did not strike now.

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

Everything announced at MWC 2026: Honor's Robot Phone, the new Leica Leitzphone by Xiaomi, and more

MWC 2026 officially gets underway on March 2 and will continue through March 5, but the announcements are already coming ahead of its start. We can always count on the annual tech event to bring tons of new phones, laptops and tablets, and we're expecting to see some robots and other gadgets too plus plenty of AI news, of course. In addition to the announcements, MWC is our chance to get hands-on time with some of the most interesting new devices, like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Honor's Robot Phone...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Keane warns Iran strike becoming ‘regional war,' says three Gulf states preparing for combat

After U.S.-led airstrikes rocked Iran and toppled senior regime figures, retired Gen. Jack Keane said Saturday that the conflict could be widening as key Gulf states prepare to act."This backfired on the Iranians," Keane told "Fox and Friends Weekend." "They thought that this would create an international uproar," Keane said. "The war is being expanded. It's now a regional war and, as such, pressure [is] being put on the United States and Israelis to bring this to a halt."The Saturday morning st...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Market Topping Process?

Market Topping Process? Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, As we will discuss further in today’s commentary, the market remains stuck in a fairly narrow trading range. The week opened with a broad selloff after Anthropic’s expanded AI capabilities rattled software, cybersecurity, and financial stocks, with IBM suffering its worst session since 2000. CrowdStrike and Zscaler also dropped about 10% on the news. The financials sector fell more than 3% as American E...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Trump says 48 Iranian ‘leaders’ killed in US attack

President warned US will hit Iran 'with a force that has never been seen before'.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

A New Study Links Living Near Nuclear Plants to Higher Cancer Death Rates

A nationwide analysis found that counties closer to nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates.

Tech - Slashdot - 4 hours ago

Collabora Clashes With LibreOffice Over Move To Revive LibreOffice Online

Slashdot reader darwinmac writes: The Document Foundation (TDF), the organization behind LibreOffice, has decided to bring back its LibreOffice Online project which been inactive since 2022. Collabora, a company that was a major contributor to the original LibreOffice Online, is not pleased with this development. After the original project went dormant, Collabora forked the code and created its own product, Collabora Online. Collaboras Michael Meeks, who also sits on the TDF board, reacted to ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in 'sad' meltdown

An unruly passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight was caught on camera screaming at crew members as she was escorted off the plane in yet another recent incident of airplane drama that captured attention on social media. In a TikTok video that garnered over 2 million views, a blonde woman wearing a yellow hoodie can be seen walking through the airplane toward the cockpit, escorted by the crew, as the plane approached Denver, Colorado. As she reached the front of the aisle, she unleashed a profan...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

OpenAI reveals more details about its agreement with the Pentagon

By CEO Sam Altman’s own admission, OpenAI’s deal with the Department of Defense was “definitely rushed,” and “the optics don’t look good.”

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Fetterman praises Trump's Iran operation as 'historic' moment for America amid party divisions

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with his party by praising President Donald Trump for Operation Epic Fury on Saturday calling the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a "historic" moment that should be celebrated by Americans across party lines.Fetterman called Khamenei "one of the most evil people that ever lived" on "Hannity," echoing Trump's Truth Social post announcing Khamenei's death. "And I can't imagine why Democrat, Republican, everyone can't celebrate that [Kha...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Pentagon Confirms First US Troop Deaths Of 'Operation Epic Fury'

Pentagon Confirms First US Troop Deaths Of 'Operation Epic Fury' The Pentagon is confirming the first American troop deaths of the Trump-ordered 'Operation Epic Fury' toward accomplishing regime change in Iran: U.S. military says three service members have been killed and five seriously wounded in the Iran operation: Associated Press The president campaigned hard on starting no new wars in the Middle East, and abandoning Washington's "addiction to regime change"... but here we a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

'I Have Agreed To Talk': Trump Floats Next Steps As Pentagon Confirms First US Troop Deaths Of 'Operation Epic Fury'

'I Have Agreed To Talk': Trump Floats Next Steps As Pentagon Confirms First US Troop Deaths Of 'Operation Epic Fury' Summary: President Trump said Iran wants to talk and he has agreed to negotiations The Pentagon confirmed three US service members were killed and five seriously wounded in the opening phase of Trump’s Operation Epic Fury campaign against Iran. Congressional leaders have criticized the administration for launching strikes on Iran without formal congressional authoriz...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

GOP warns Democrats' DHS shutdown could jeopardize World Cup security

The ongoing government shutdown over Homeland Security funding could disrupt security planning for the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns among lawmakers as U.S. cities prepare to host matches this summer.Congressional Republicans warn that with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shuttered amid the funding lapse, host cities in both blue and red states gearing up for the games later this year could fall behind in planning."I think it'll be a concern real fast if we're not able to get [DHS] ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Operation Epic Fury: How America's air power is crushing Iran’s terror regime

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, offers a new day for Iran and the prospects of peace across the Middle East. And it’s come as a direct result of precision U.S. air and space power."He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do," President Donald Trump posted Saturday afternoon.The list is long: the B-2s of ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 4 hours ago

Convert nearly any file format without paying a monthly fee

TL;DR: FileChemist lets you convert documents, images, video, and more across 200+ formats for a one-time purchase of $29.99 (reg. $75). FileChemist is an online file conversion tool that handles more than 200 formats, and right now, it's 2,500 token plan is $29.99 (reg. Read the rest The post Convert nearly any file format without paying a monthly fee appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alt - Boing Boing - 4 hours ago

Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business is 60% off through March 8

TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for $99.97 (regularly $249.99) before March 8 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific. Microsoft 365 is great until you realize you're renting your word processor. A Personal plan runs $69.99 per year and Family is $99.99 per year. Read the rest The post Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business is 60% off through March 8 appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago
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World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

Married At First Sight Australia 2026 recap – episode 13: Absurd twist to Mafs ‘bullying’ scandal

Experts say Brook’s three-hour tirade was the most vicious they have seen.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Three Maritime Incidents Reported In Strait Of Hormuz Energy Chokepoint

Three Maritime Incidents Reported In Strait Of Hormuz Energy Chokepoint Update (1045ET): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reports three maritime incidents in or around the Strait of Hormuz involving commercial vessels. First Incident Second Incident Third Incident Reuters wrote on X, "Tanker owners, oil majors and trading houses suspended oil, fuel and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it had closed navigation."  Tanker owners, o...

Tech - It's FOSS - 5 hours ago

New to Linux? These 4 systemd Tools Help You Fix Common Issues

Stop guessing, start investigating. Here are 4 systemd tools that make Linux troubleshooting easy.

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

Galileo's Handwritten Notes Discovered in a Medieval Astronomy Text

In a library in Florence, Italy, historian Ivan Malara noticed handwritten notes on a book printed in the 1500s and recognized the handwriting as Galileo's. The finding "promises new insights into one of the most famous ideological transitions in the history of science," writes Science magazine since the book Galileo annotated was a reprint of Ptolemy's second-century work arguing that the earth was the center of the universe. Galileo's notes, perhaps written around 1590, or roughly 2 decades b...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

US women's hockey players crack jokes about men's team on Saturday Night Live after Trump controversy

Players from the men's and women's Olympic gold-medal winning hockey teams appeared together on "Saturday Night Live" amid recent political controversy. The men's and women's players had been publicly pitted against each other after President Donald Trump called the men's team following their gold medal win against Canada to invite them to the State of The Union, and joked that he would have to invite the women too or he'd be impeached. The joke prompted backlash against the men's team after the...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

US women's hockey players crack jokes about men's team on 'Saturday Night Live' after Trump controversy

Players from the men's and women's Olympic gold-medal winning hockey teams appeared together on "Saturday Night Live" amid recent political controversy. The men's and women's players had been publicly pitted against each other after President Donald Trump called the men's team following their gold medal win against Canada to invite them to the State of the Union, and joked that he would have to invite the women too or he'd be impeached. The joke prompted backlash, primarily from American and Can...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

DAVID MARCUS: In Dallas, voters weigh two Senate primaries and now, a war

It was almost the perfect microcosm for current American politics when I met Lizbeth, a lovely young Latina woman who had spent 10 minutes chanting along at the wrong rally. She thought was attending an anti-Trump event that I had also come to cover, but instead there was a small group of mostly Iranians yelling "No Mullahs, No Shahs!" in support of dissident leader Maryam Rajavi, and for a while, Lizbeth just joined in.It was easy to sense in Dallas, just by talking to people, that our strikes ...

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

What Happens if Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

What Happens If Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Nine Inch Nails Has a New ‘Tron: Ares’ Soundtrack to Rock Out To

New songs and some flashy new remixes of the original score await your ears in 'Tron Ares: Divergence.'

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Germany's Pension Time Bomb: $2+ Billion In CRE Losses Expose Cracks In The Fiat Era

Germany's Pension Time Bomb: $2+ Billion In CRE Losses Expose Cracks In The Fiat Era Submitted by Thomas Kolbe, A shock for the insured members of the Versorgungswerk Zahnärzte Berlin-Brandenburg (VZB). According to a report this week by Bloomberg, losses at the private pension fund total €1.1 billion. Roughly 50 percent of its invested capital has effectively been wiped out—channeled into private loans to non-listed companies, including rPlanet Earth in California, a shrimp farm i...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Israeli national gymnastics team suspends all activities after Iranian counter-attack

Israel's national gymnastics team has suspended all training and team activities amid the recent Iranian counter-attack on the country following the U.S.-assisted strikes on Iran. The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) provided a statement to Fox News Digital announcing the violence has caused "unavoidable disruptions." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The current security situation in our region has resulted in unavoidable disruptions to our regular training schedule and has c...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Israeli national gymnastics team suspends all activities after Iranian counterattack

Israel's national gymnastics team has suspended all training and team activities amid the recent Iranian counterattack on the country following the U.S.-assisted strikes on Iran. The Israel Gymnastics Federation (IGF) provided a statement to Fox News Digital announcing the violence has caused "unavoidable disruptions." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The current security situation in our region has resulted in unavoidable disruptions to our regular training schedule and has cr...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

Three U.S. service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday morning.In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced."The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Amazon Warns Of "Degraded" AWS Service In UAE After "Power Issues" Amid Middle East Conflict

Amazon Warns Of "Degraded" AWS Service In UAE After "Power Issues" Amid Middle East Conflict Iran's retaliatory attack ramped up on Sunday after the U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday morning. Follow-on strikes were reported in Israel, across multiple Gulf states, and maritime incidents affected commercial shipping lanes in and around the Strait of Hormuz. One notable and unexpected point of disruption has emerged in the Middle...

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Nancy Guthrie abduction sparks fears over senior safety in affluent communities: expert

TUCSON, Ariz. The apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home has rocked the nation, shining a fresh light on concerns about senior citizens’ safety in neighborhoods typically considered safe and even affluent throughout the country. The remote, desert-like landscape surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s rural home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills provided the 84-year-old with a retirement oasis many elderly Americans also seek in their golden years. The area boasts a median age of 56 and hom...

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Minnie Driver says playing Sarah in FOX’s Bible epic took 'big leaps of faith'

British American actress and singer Minnie Driver says taking on the biblical role of "Sarah" in the upcoming FOX miniseries "The Faithful: Women of the Bible" required a personal and professional leap of faith. "Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to playing women who take big leaps of faith whether romantically, spiritually or morally," Driver said before the show’s world premiere at London’s National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday. "Stepping into the role of Sarah required embracing all thre...

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‘All My Children’ star Susan Lucci once ate asparagus for 10 days to fit into ‘sexy’ nightgown

After welcoming her second child, Susan Lucci returned to "All My Children" a week ahead of schedule and slipped into a curve-hugging nightgown.The actress, forever synonymous with the fearless Erica Kane, opens up in her new memoir, "La Lucci," about rebuilding her life after the loss of her husband, Helmut Huber. The 79-year-old also reflects on the triumphs that have defined her life and the humor she’s found along the way."I really did eat asparagus for 10 days straight before I had to go ba...

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Soundcore’s New Headphones Have an Absurd Battery Life for the Price

The ANC is supposed to be able to block out jet engines, too.

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JONATHAN TURLEY: How Trump boxed Congress into fight or flight choice on Iran

Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine promised to force a vote on a war powers resolution to bar further prosecution of the war against Iran. Republicans such as Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., have joined in the call to bar further hostilities. These members are certainly within their rights to call for such resolutions, and the Framers wanted such debates to occur in Congress. However, it is too late to make this cat walk backwards.While there are good-faith reasons to oppose the commencement of the a...

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A closer look at Honor’s Robot Phone

While Honor has already made plenty of product announcements, with tablets, foldables and more, its most interesting device at MWC 2026 is the Robot Phone and maybe the humanoid robot that came alongside it.   After briefly showing off a model at CES, Honor isn't quite ready to launch its Robot Phone. However, we got more specs, tech demos and a closer look following the company's MWC press event in Barcelona. The Robot Phone is currently set to launch later this year. Image by Mat Smith for Eng...

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Austin police kill armed gunman after 3 die, 14 wounded in bar shooting

Three people are dead and 14 others injured after a shooting at a busy bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning, authorities said.The gunfire erupted just before 2 a.m. at Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on West Sixth Street, a packed entertainment district downtown.When officers arrived, they encountered an armed male. Three officers opened fire, killing the suspect.Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz pointed to how quickly first responders got to the scene.FLORIDA MAN KILLS 2, WOUND...

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Tens Of Thousands Stranded Amid Mass Airspace Closures At Mideast Hubs: "It's Chaos Here"

Tens Of Thousands Stranded Amid Mass Airspace Closures At Mideast Hubs: "It's Chaos Here" The US State Department is warning all American citizens to exercises extreme caution when traveling abroad amid the ongoing US-Israeli military operation against Iran, which has included two days of heavy bombing aimed at regime change - and which has already resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and some 40 top military leaders. "Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in I...

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Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 1 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute

Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon.

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Pope warns escalating Iran conflict could tip Middle East into ‘irreparable abyss’

Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday that U.S.-Israel airstrikes on Iran risk plunging the Middle East into an "irreparable abyss," urging leaders to halt a dangerous spiral of violence.Speaking at the Angelus, the pontiff expressed "deep concern" over recent developments and called on nations to choose dialogue over war."Stability and peace are not built with mutual threats, nor with weapons, which sow destruction, pain, and death, but only through a reasonable, authentic, and responsible dialogue," the ...

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EU Imposes Drastic Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Is A Trade War Looming?

EU Imposes Drastic Tariffs on Chinese Goods: Is A Trade War Looming? Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Tensions in international trade policy are escalating on multiple fronts. After the U.S. Supreme Court initially declared the tariff regime implemented by President Donald Trump since April of last year unlawful, it appears the administration has explored new ways to stabilize its tariff policy going forward. The signs on the international trade front continue to point toward turmoil. No...

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Riley Green chooses Alabama farm over Nashville fame despite having 'every reason' to make the move

Country star Riley Green is not ditching his Alabama roots for Nashville despite having "every reason" to move.During an interview with Fox News Digital at the "Marshals" premiere, Green said his farm in Alabama outweighs his career potential in Tennessee."I feel like I’ve got every reason in the world to move to Nashville, and it’s just never crossed my mind. I love my farm in Alabama, and it’s the place I draw all my inspiration for songs from," he said.Green added, "Life moves a lot slower do...

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Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue

Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health. In past studies, microplastics have been found in almost every human organ and in bodily fluids, but their impact on human health still isn’t fully understood.The researchers analyzed tissue samples from 10 patients with prostate cancer who underwent surgery to remove the entire organ. PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS SEE LONGER SURVIVAL WITH NEW COMBINATION DRUGUsing v...

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Theologian bishop says AOC pushed culture aside in heated response to Marco Rubio speech

The head of a Roman Catholic Diocese in Minnesota says Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pushed "culture off to the side" in her response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference last month.  Rubio spoke about Western civilization and the shared culture of Europe and America in a well-received address to the conference."We are part of one civilization – Western civilization," Rubio said. "We are bound to one another by the deepest bonds that nations could share, f...

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Why were toxic drug deaths in B.C. down 21% in 2025?

A new study has found that decreasing fentanyl concentrations in the illicit drug supply was related with a decrease in fatal overdoses in B.C. But scientists, advocates and officials remain unclear on why exactly the drug death toll in the province dropped by 21 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year.

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Protesters storm US Consulate in Pakistan, at least 9 dead

At least nine people are dead and more than two dozen injured, after violent clashes outside the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.Hundreds of protesters stormed the diplomatic compound in a sharp escalation of anti-American demonstrations.The unrest followed reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike, sparking anger among Shiite Muslims in Pakistan.Witnesses told The Associated Press that many of the protesters were Shiite Muslims who...

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85% Of Babies In 2026 Will Be Born In Asia And Africa

85% Of Babies In 2026 Will Be Born In Asia And Africa In 2026, 85% of babies worldwide will be born in just two continents: Asia and Africa. Where someone is born can shape everything from access to education and healthcare to long-term economic opportunity. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, shows how global births are distributed across continents, based on population projections from the United Nations. Asia Accounts for Nearly Half of Global Births Asia is e...