Leavitt rebukes media outlets running with Iranian narratives on 10 demands

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuked media outlets for running with an Iranian narrative that President Donald Trump had agreed to a wildly slanted 10-point peace plan from Tehran on Wednesday.Leavitt made the comments while speaking to reporters at a press conference, saying the version of the 10-point plan Iran had released publicly was very different from the one Trump and the U.S. had agreed to."So let me be clear and correct the record," Leavitt said. "The Iranians originall...

Simple dinner table habit linked to poor diet and higher health risks in adults over 60

Reaching for the salt shaker at the kitchen table may seem like second nature for some – but it could reveal troubling details about your health.Recent Brazilian research, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, investigated the impact of adding salt to food with a focus on older adults.The study used national survey data from more than 8,000 Brazilians over the age of 60, collected between 2017 and 2018.AGING COULD SLOW DOWN WITH ONE COMMON DAILY HABIT: 'LIVE LONGER AND BETTER'Part...

Sen Elissa Slotkin won't rule out 2028 presidential bid but says midterms come first for Democrats

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., isn't ruling out a potential 2028 White House bid, but says she is focused on helping Democrats secure the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections.Slotkin, a former CIA analyst who previously served in the House, was asked about a presidential run while visiting Iowa this week to stump for local Democrats."I’m not so arrogant as to think it has to be me," Slotkin told the Des Moines Register. "Midterms are what I’m focused on right now, but if it comes to...

Residents alarmed after teen violence erupts in Washington, DC neighborhood

Washington, D.C., is grappling with how to handle teenage violence hitting the city and whether to extend curfews that have been put in place in an attempt to control the problem. WUSA reported Monday that residents in Southwest D.C. are worried following multiple fights that broke out outside a weekend youth event Saturday night near the King Greenleaf Recreation Center. The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation held an event Saturday for teens "to provide teens with a safe, supervised enviro...

Squad member Summer Lee calls 'upper class' the 'enemy' at El-Sayed rally

Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., suggested that higher-earning Americans were the real "enemy" during a campaign rally headlined by a far-left social media influencer on Tuesday."I see other people who are fighting like hell to make you feel like your enemy is sitting next to you," Lee said in a video posted by The Washington Free Beacon. "That your enemy is somebody who worships differently than you are, or looks differently than you are, comes from a different socioeconomic background than you, unless ...

Once again Israel ignores "ceasefire" part of "ceasefire"

Iran was clear that the ceasefire was to include Israel's attacks on Lebanon, but the United States and Israel have decided that wasn't part of the deal. Naturally, the ceasefire looks ready to fall apart. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire does not apply to Israel's strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Axios, contradicting claims from Iran and the Pakistani mediators. Read the rest The post Once again Israel ignores "ceasefire" part of "ceasefire" app...

Japan's truth-in-packaging law makes snacks look exactly like the box

Japan's Act Against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations (1962) is a consumer protection law that cracks down on deceptive advertising and packaging. Companies can't exaggerate what's inside, especially when it comes to size, appearance, or quality. If companies break this rule, they risk fines and public warnings. Read the rest The post Japan's truth-in-packaging law makes snacks look exactly like the box appeared first on Boing Boing.

Americans headed to popular mountain region face travel advisory for natural disasters and unrest

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Americans who may be headed out on trips to Nepal.The advisory decreased to a "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution," following the end of nationwide protests that began in September."The situation is stable," the advisory noted. "However, demonstrations and local unrest can still happen, particularly in cities."AMERICAN TOURISTS WARNED OF ARREST, JAIL TIME FOR TAKING PHOTOS, POCKETING SOUVENIRS IN LOCALEOfficials note that demonstrati...

'Charlie’s Angels’ star Kate Jackson says fame destroyed her privacy and forced her out of Hollywood

Kate Jackson said fame came at a steep cost and it’s one she still hasn’t embraced decades later.The former TV star said constant scrutiny stripped away her privacy early on, a trade-off that later pushed her to retreat from Hollywood."We lost our privacy, totally," Jackson told People at the 50th anniversary celebration of "Charlie's Angels." "We just absolutely totally lost every bit of privacy. And then, to make it worse, those horrible tabloids."The "Charlie’s Angels" alum didn’t mince words...

Monkey walks into hotel buffet, picks his snack, walks out

Watch a mischievous monkey casually walk into a hotel and steal a treat from the breakfast buffet. From the employee's reaction, I have a feeling that this little fellow is a regular at the breakfast table. The monkey pulls off the mission with zero interference and struts proudly out of the hotel with his snack. Read the rest The post Monkey walks into hotel buffet, picks his snack, walks out appeared first on Boing Boing.

Florida man arrested after allegedly burning his own home, killing man who tried to stop second blaze

A Florida man has been captured after burning down his own home, returning hours later to ignite another blaze and fatally stab a man who tried to stop him, authorities said.William Michael Larsen, 37, was arrested Tuesday after an hours-long manhunt in the Floral City area, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office said."It was an all-hands-on-deck approach," Sheriff David Vincent said.Deputies first responded to a call about a house fire on a quiet Floral City street just after midnight Tuesday. The ...

JD Vance's task force flags nearly $6.3B in government contracts going to potentially fraudulent businesses

Fox News has learned Vice President JD Vance’s new anti-fraud task force has identified nearly $6.3 billion in government contracts that are going to potentially fraudulent businesses, marking a major milestone in the Trump administration's mission to slash wasteful spending contributing to the national debt.The task force and General Services Administration are beginning to send out letters to nearly 400 businesses with government contracts that they believe could be fraudulent, who will have 3...

Autonomous future arrives, looks a lot like public transit without the "public" part

After years of breathless promises about a frictionless, individualized future, the autonomous revolution has arrived in the form of a sliding-door people mover that looks suspiciously like a bus minus the pesky "public." The Mountain View-based robotaxi company is in the process of incorporating the cars, manufactured for it by Chinese automobile maker Zeekr, into its fleet. Read the rest The post Autonomous future arrives, looks a lot like public transit without the "public" part appeared ...

Stephen Colbert Adds Yet Another Genre Voiceover Cameo to His Belt

Previous to 'The Testaments,' the 'Late Show' host also popped up on 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.'

Turns Out Home Taping Wasn’t Killing Music After All

Archivists are uploading thousands of cassette recordings of legendary live shows for your listening pleasure

Science, now with 110,000 made-up sources!

Turns out the problem with AI in science isn't just that it occasionally gets things wrong, it's that AI confidently invents sources that don't exist, and those fake citations are showing up in real, peer-reviewed research by the tens of thousands. Read the rest The post Science, now with 110,000 made-up sources! appeared first on Boing Boing.

Wild Experiment Suggests Lasers and Graphene Could Propel Future Spacecraft

The innovative material has the potential to revolutionize propulsion in outer space.

ICE shoots "alleged gang member," says he "weaponized" his vehicle

After shooting a man in California, ICE declared him an "alleged gang member" and says he "weaponized" his vehicle. At some point, they will need a new script. "As officers approached the car, the wanted gang member weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run an officer over," Lyons said in the statement. Read the rest The post ICE shoots "alleged gang member," says he "weaponized" his vehicle appeared first on Boing Boing.

Long Island Rail Road Strike Looms, as M.T.A. and Unions Reach Impasse

Workers could shut down America’s busiest passenger rail service beginning on May 16 if they do not reach a deal with transit officials.

Easter egg trees are a forgotten German tradition worth reviving

Decorating trees with eggs is a springtime tradition that traces back to Germany, where it's known as Ostereierbaum. Families hang brightly painted eggs, often hollowed-out real shells, on branches or small backyard trees. This is a way to celebrate renewal, fertility, and the arrival of warmer weather. Read the rest The post Easter egg trees are a forgotten German tradition worth reviving appeared first on Boing Boing.

5 Burning Questions About Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Partnership with Intel

Intel’s role in Elon Musk’s ambitious chip venture is still murky, raising questions about what the partnership actually entails—and whether it can work at all.

In "Punk'n Heads," the pumpkin masks are mandatory, the identity crisis is optional

Dave Baker has a knack for making comics that feel like they're barely holding themselves together. His books blur formats, identities, and sometimes the boundaries of reality itself. Mary Tyler MooreHawk did that through a kind of recursive media hallucination. His new book, Punk'n Heads, brings things crashing back to earth. Read the rest The post In "Punk'n Heads," the pumpkin masks are mandatory, the identity crisis is optional appeared first on Boing Boing.

Minnesota high school softball season faces strain of trans athlete conflict as Trump admin cracks down

Minnesota's high school softball season will be under a national spotlight for the second year in a row, and a hotter one than in 2025.As the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a Title IX lawsuit against the state's education agencies for letting biological male trans athletes play in girls' sports, Champlin Park High School is set to be a political target.The high school rosters a trans pitcher on its softball team, who emerged as a dominant force en route to a state championship last year...

Dem Senate nominee distances herself from Kamala Harris ahead of visit: 'Will not be attending'

The Democratic nominee for a Senate seat in Arkansas is trying to distance herself from messaging tied to the mainstream Democratic Party, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, as she wages an uphill bid to flip a Republican Senate seat."Arkansas is a very independent state. In fact, if you look at our voting history, we are often split-ticket voters," Hallie Shoffner told Fox News Digital."I feel that both of the parties just walked away from rural America Democrats included," added Sh...

Medical expert defends doctor’s assessment of woman before she died of sepsis in Ontario hospital

Heather Winterstein didn't show hallmark warning signs of potentially life-threatening sepsis when she went through triage screening the day before she died at the hospital in St. Catharines, Ont., an emergency medical expert told the coroner’s inquest for the 24-year-old.

How to watch the Triple-i Initiative showcase on April 9

The latest Triple-i Initiative Showcase is nearly upon us, as the indie-focused event returns for its third consecutive year on Thursday, April 9 at 12PM ET / 9AM PT. We’re being promised announcements for 40 games, including eight world premieres, so it’s well worth tuning in if you like your indies. You’ll be able to watch the stream on The Triple-i Initiative YouTube channel, as well as Twitch, bilibili, niconico and on Steam. Co-streaming partners IGN and Gamespot will also host their own st...

California fraud concerns ramp up as man pleads guilty to massive scheme using taxpayers as his 'piggy bank'

As concerns about rampant fraud continue to grow nationwide, particularly in California, federal authorities announced the guilty plea of a man charged in a scheme to defraud taxpayers out of hundreds of millions of dollars.Paul Richard Randall, 66, of Orange, California, has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after local authorities say he billed Medi-Cal, California's version of Medicaid, more than $269 million and was paid out more than $178 million for "19 expensive, non-contracted dr...

Space travel tickets are back, but prices keep rising

After nearly two years on pause, Virgin Galactic is selling tickets again. The catch is the price. A seat now costs $750,000. That number is not a typo. It is also a sharp increase from the company's earlier pricing, which was $600,000. Now the company is reopening sales with 50 new spots available.The company says flight testing is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with commercial service starting in the fourth quarter of 2026.If you are thinking about booking, you are not alone. ...

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

This thin and light 16-incher doesn't offer the same graphics capabilities as an Intel laptop, but it has great specs and performance for its price.

Border drug hauls surge as Customs Minister says New Zealand is ‘being hit hard’

More than 12 tonnes of cocaine were intercepted in the Pacific in early 2026.

Excitement over 'affordable' L.A. Olympics turns to angry sticker shock over high-priced tickets

Los Angeles residents buying their Olympics tickets are facing error messages, dwindling supply and high fees.

Anthropic’s New Product Aims to Handle the Hard Part of Building AI Agents

Amid rapid enterprise growth, Anthropic is trying to lower the barrier to entry for businesses to build AI agents with Claude.

Falcons invite Braves manager to 'put on the pads' after his standout tackle during the team's brawl

The Atlanta Falcons discovered a new linebacker prospect on Tuesday night after seeing Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss’s tackle during the team’s brawl.In the bottom of the fifth inning of the Braves’ 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium, Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler charged the mound after he took umbrage with a pitch near his head.Weiss charged out of the dugout and was intent on stopping Soler, who was continuing to chase his starting pitcher, Reynaldo López. The 62-...

Amazon Pulls Support for Perfectly Fine Older Kindles

In an email to customers, Amazon announced that it would be ending service for Kindle devices older than the 2012 edition. Those devices will lose access to the Kindle Store.

DAVID MARCUS: How airport duty melted Democrats' absurd smearing of ICE

Sometimes in life, the most important thing is getting to know people. Over the past few weeks, since Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents started helping to shorten lines in our nation’s airports, much of the country has gotten to know them, much to the lying Democrats’ chagrin.Take podcaster Charlamagne tha God, who had been a blistering critic of ICE tactics under the Trump administration. Here is what he had to say of his encounters with the agents at a New York airport:"They were grea...

GOP Rep Randy Fine declares that deporting all illegal immigrants is the top way to make the US affordable

Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., asserted in a post on X that deporting all illegal immigrants would be the best way to make the U.S. affordable."The number one thing we can do to make America affordable is to deport EVERY illegal immigrant," he wrote in the Wednesday post on XHe specifically suggested that ousting illegal immigrants helps decrease costs for housing, health care, education and vehicle insurance.LAWMAKER SAYS IRAN TARGETED HIM IN PHISHING ATTACK DISGUISED AS TV INTERVIEW"Deportations low...

OpenAI releases the Child Safety Blueprint tackling AI-enabled child sexual exploitation, focusing on updating legislation and improving detection and reporting

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch: OpenAI releases the Child Safety Blueprint tackling AI-enabled child sexual exploitation, focusing on updating legislation and improving detection and reporting In res

Accused HOA swindler on the run after blowing residents’ cash on plastic surgery, luxe trips, shopping: cops

A South Florida property manager is accused of siphoning off hundreds of thousands from local HOA accounts, then allegedly blowing the cash on plastic surgery, vacations and shopping sprees before vanishing, according to police.The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said it has obtained an arrest warrant for Alexandra Delacaridad Gonzalez, 46, in connection with an investigation into alleged fraud involving HOA accounts she managed while employed by Avant-Garde Property Management.Gonzalez faces two...

The New York Times Claims It Finally Unmasked Satoshi Nakamoto (This Time for Real)

If true, the man would be one of the richest people in the world on paper. He denies it.

Meta will offer Muse Spark in private preview via API to select partners, and plans to offer paid API access to a wider audience at a later date; META jumps 8%+

Jonathan Vanian / CNBC: Meta will offer Muse Spark in private preview via API to select partners, and plans to offer paid API access to a wider audience at a later date; META jumps 8%+ Meta is debut

Disney Might Be Rethinking Its Newest ‘Avatar’ Land

Plans for an 'Avatar'-themed space at the Disneyland Resort might be in danger after the release of 'Fire and Ash.'

Who Are the Women Rex Heuermann Killed in the Gilgo Beach Murders Case?

Six of the eight women whom Mr. Heuermann said he killed worked as escorts and advertised on sites like Craigslist and Backpage.

Schumer calls Trump 'a military moron' and says US 'worse off' now than when Iran war started

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. blasted President Donald Trump as "a military moron" in a Wednesday post on X, asserting that the nation is "worse off" now compared to when the commander in chief first launched the Iran war effort."Trump is a military moron. His war, with a price tag of $44 billion and $4+ gas, made us worse off today than we were when he started it," Schumer asserted in the post."And if he restarts this war we will be in even worse shape. We must pass our War Power...

GOP infighting replaces clash with Dems, derails path to end historic DHS shutdown

Congress is in no rush to end the longest shutdown in history, despite having a deal in place and a backup plan that could both fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and secure cash for immigration operations for years to come.Lawmakers in both chambers left Washington for a two-week recess around Easter and are not scheduled to return until Monday. Meanwhile, Republicans have pitched rival plans that, if not quickly resolved, could prolong the funding standoff into the summer.After nea...

Mysterious Seafood Virus May Be Behind Emerging Eye Disease, Scientists Warn

CMNV might be the first virus found in aquatic life linked to a specific eye disease in people.

Aubrey Plaza reportedly expecting her 1st child with Girls alum Chris Abbott

The two actors appeared alongside each other in the 2020 film Black Bear and shared the stage in 2023 in the off-Broadway revival of Danny and the Deep Blue Sea.

Meta's Muse Spark model brings reasoning capabilities to the Meta AI app

Following the icy reception to Llama 4, Meta is releasing the first in a new family of AI systems built by its recently formed Superintelligence team. The company is kicking off its new Muse era with Spark, a lightweight model geared toward consumer use. In the future, Meta plans to offer more capable versions of Muse, but for now, it's clear the company wants to nail the basics. To that point, many of Spark's capabilities are table stakes for a new model in 2026. For instance, it offers both "I...

Live Updates: Suspect in Gilgo Beach Murders Pleads Guilty

Rex Heuermann had been charged with killing at least seven women on Long Island. He was arrested in 2023, more than a decade after the first bodies were found.

Daniil Medvedev destroys racket in stunning meltdown after wildcard hands him historic double bagel loss

Daniil Medvedev suffered a notorious crashout after a historic loss at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.The former world No. 1 smashed his racket seven times in a row midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to wildcard Matteo Berrettini. The outburst came after Medvedev fell behind 2-0 in the second set. He continued to smash his racket against the clay, chasing it down and repeating the tantrum. The crowd egged him on, letting out a drawn-out chant in sync with each swing.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS ...

Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in New York state

A Manhattan-based architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted to killing an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings.

One in four quotes in AI chatbot responses comes from journalism, Muckrack study finds

Where do ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini get their information? An analysis of 15 million AI citations shows that one in four source references traces back to journalism. Trade publications and specialist

Hegseth snaps at 'rude' reporter for interrupting Pentagon briefing on Iran

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rebuked a reporter mid-briefing Wednesday at the Pentagon after she interrupted as he was calling on another journalist, telling her to "just wait" before continuing with questions on Iran and the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.During the exchange, Hegseth had just finished answering questions about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and what he described as a "new regime" dynamic when he turned to recognize another reporter. Then a separate question was shouted from the room."Ex...

Astropad's Workbench reimagines remote desktop for AI agents, not IT support

Astropad’s Workbench lets users remotely monitor and control AI agents on Mac Minis from iPhone or iPad, with low-latency streaming and mobile access.

Nudifying bots, deepfakes, and automated archives: how AI powers a monetized abuse ecosystem on Telegram

An analysis of 2.8 million Telegram messages in Italy and Spain documents how AI tools are fueling a monetized ecosystem built around non-consensual intimate imagery. The article Nudifying bots, deepf

Valve Releases Native Steam Link App For Apple's Vision Pro

Valve has released a native Steam Link beta for Apple Vision Pro, letting users stream their existing Steam games onto a large virtual screen in visionOS. It supports up to 4K resolution and will let you dynamically adjust the curve of the display. The Mac Observer reports: Steam Link does not support VR titles in this beta, and Valve clearly states that the app is limited to 2D game streaming, but this still opens up a large library of games that users can play on a massive virtual screen insid...

Two Oklahoma elementary school workers charged with assaulting students

Two employees at the same Oklahoma elementary school allegedly assaulted young students in separate incidents weeks apart one accused of hitting a 10-year-old and another of carrying a 5-year-old in a chokehold, according to court records and a local news report.Elizabeth Kay Sutton, 38, and Ottoria Rose McClung, 37, were each charged with misdemeanor assault and battery on a student at Elgin Elementary School in Elgin, Oklahoma, records show.The back-to-back incidents triggered police responses...

Pro wrestling star Scarlett Bordeaux touts rising Major League Wrestling women's division

The Major League Wrestling (MLW) women’s division has seen tremendous growth over the last year with some of the top stars in the industry joining the company.Women’s world featherweight champion Shoko Nakajima currently sits on top of the division, but there are several others who are making waves and could certainly contend for the title in months and weeks to come.Scarlett Bordeaux, Shotzi Blackheart, Priscilla Kelly and the newly signed Lady Frost could all contend for the championship in th...

New Florida law targeting alleged 'jihad' puts state 'ahead of the curve,' DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended a new law that allows state officials to designate terrorist organizations and penalize universities that support them, saying the measure is necessary to block entities tied to radical Islamist groups from receiving public funds."We'll spend millions on public safety, millions on education, but not one cent for jihad," DeSantis told "Hannity" on Tuesday."We have to identify groups that are supporting these organizations, and it may not be that they're personal...

New Maps Show Just How Much of the West Could Go Up in Flames This Summer

Amid drought and heat waves, April’s national wildfire forecast shows that nearly the entire Western U.S. will face an above-normal risk of wildfires at some point in the next four months.

Patreon says it now has 7.6M paid podcast memberships and revenue generated by podcasters on the platform hit $629M in 2025, up 33% YoY

Todd Spangler / Variety: Patreon says it now has 7.6M paid podcast memberships and revenue generated by podcasters on the platform hit $629M in 2025, up 33% YoY On Patreon, podcasts have become the

Greece will ban all kids under 15 from using social media

Greece will ban children under the age 15 from using social media starting next year. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made the announcement in a video posted to TikTok, in which he referenced anxiety, sleep problems and addictive design features as reasons for the ban. Greece has been proactive in its approach to tackling excessive screen time for children, having already banned mobile phones in schools in 2024. While the PM chose not to name any platforms, he said he was concerned about chil...

Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch

For voters feeling the sting of rising gas prices, a trip to the gas pump is becoming a daily flash point as midterm elections loom.President Donald Trump touted low gas prices during his February State of the Union address, saying they had fallen "below $2.30 a gallon in most states and in some places, $1.99."Now, an escalating conflict with Iran is sending prices sharply higher particularly in battleground states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Ohio. That surge is undercutting a centr...

WATCH: Bondi successor reveals shocking number of fraud cases with eye-popping taxpayer theft

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the Justice Department is investigating more than 8,000 fraud cases, which he said represent over $1 trillion in taxpayer funds potentially stolen each year by "increasingly sophisticated and opportunistic fraudsters."Blanche, who is filling in for the role after former Attorney General Pam Bondi’s sudden ouster last week, said just a few of the fraud schemes being investigated by the DOJ recently resulted in a guilty plea by fraudsters for...

Iran revealed a 10-point plan for peace with the US--Here's what's in it

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire as both sides engage in talks to secure a wider peace agreement Wednesday.Iran has proposed a 10-point plan and shared it with President Donald Trump, who said it represents a "workable basis on which to negotiate." The White House says that plan differs with the one Iranian officials released to the public on Wednesday, however, according to the New York Times.The publicly available plan demands that the U.S. end all primary and secondary sa...

US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes

US, Israel Insist Iran Ceasefire Doesn't Apply In Lebanon, Which Suffers Huge Airstrikes Israel has made clear that it doesn't see the newly declared US-Iran ceasefire as applying to its war in Lebanon, where it is still trying to destroy Hezbollah. The White House too has made its stance clear that it doesn't apply, but President Trump has stated his intent to take care of a Lebanon ceasefire separately.  The military has unleashed hell on Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the eastern...

Hiker stung more than 100 times by bees near Arizona mountain summit, airlifted in critical condition

A hiker stung more than 100 times by bees near a mountain summit in Arizona was airlifted to safety in critical condition after he was unable to descend the trail on his own, firefighters said.The swarm attack happened near the summit of Lookout Mountain Preserve in north Phoenix on Saturday morning, the Phoenix Fire Department said.The man, whose identity was not immediately released publicly, reported "over 100 stings" by bees, fire officials said.The massive number of stings left the man "una...

New York-based Patlytics, which builds software for law firms and businesses to automate patent filing and litigation, raised a $40M Series B led by SignalFire

Melia Russell / Business Insider: New York-based Patlytics, which builds software for law firms and businesses to automate patent filing and litigation, raised a $40M Series B led by SignalFire Foll

Israel escalates Lebanon campaign amid disputed U.S.-Iran ceasefire

A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Lebanon death toll surpasses 200 after Israel launches assault despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire

A wave of Israeli airstrikes swept across Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving at least 112 dead and hundreds wounded, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.

The Biggest Apple Copycat Is Now Copying Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses

There may be no way to escape camera-equipped glasses.

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty in decades-long string of murders

The man charged with killing seven women and scattering their remains throughout Long Island, New York, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, marking the end of a decades-long case that instilled fears of a serial killer lurking within the region. Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old architect, admitted to brutally murdering Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, Amber Costello, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack. He also took responsibility for the uncharged murder of Karen ...

Republicans win but Democrats also claim victory with ballot box surge in Trump territory

RINGGOLD, GA Republican congressional candidate Clay Fuller credited President Donald Trump in his victory speech after keeping a solidly red district in GOP hands and boosting Republicans’ razor-thin House majority."He was the difference maker," Fuller, who was backed by Trump, emphasized in a Fox News Digital interview following his victory Tuesday night. "He was the key factor in us winning."Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the empty U.S. House seat in Georg...

OpenAI releases a new safety blueprint to address the rise in child sexual exploitation

OpenAI's new Child Safety Blueprint aims to tackle the alarming rise in child sexual exploitation linked to advancements in AI.

Alex Ovechkin to decide NHL future after season, with health biggest factor

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

What Is Going On With the Artemis 2 Toilet?

The toilet inside Orion has been malfunctioning since launch day. NASA still doesn’t know why.

Anthropic Withholds Latest Model After It Went Rogue In Testing; Launches "Project Glasswing" To Secure Critical Software

Anthropic Withholds Latest Model After It Went Rogue In Testing; Launches "Project Glasswing" To Secure Critical Software Still smarting from its embarrassing source code leak, Anthropic announced it will not release its latest frontier AI model, Mythos, to the public, saying the model is too powerful in ways that introduce elevated cybersecurity risk. In internal testing, Anthropic said the model surfaced thousands of high‑severity “zero‑day” vulnerabilities (previously unknown fl...

Olympic gold medalist discusses balance between celebrating one victory while vying for others

Growing up in Wisconsin, it was relatively easy for Jordan Stolz to get into speedskating.Waters are frozen early and often in the frozen tundra, which has made the Midwest somewhat of a hockey hotbed.But watching Apollo Anton Ohno as a kid, the direction was natural for the 21-year-old.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThis past February, he accomplished the dream by taking home not one, but two Olympic gold medals.Of course, winning one is a success, but with three other medal ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is delayed until later this summer

Nintendo Switch 2 owners will have to wait a bit longer to check out IO Interactive's stab at a James Bond game on the console. The Hitman developer has delayed that version of 007 First Light until later this summer. The game is still slated to hit PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on May 27, which itself is a delay from the previous March release date. "We're excited to see players discovering James Bond's reimagined origin story," IOI wrote on X. "[We] are looking forward to bringing you the best g...

Far-left network activates to fly Iran's flag over America in victory and wage a 'smokeless war' on the US

Even as Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth declares a "historic and decisive victory" against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the U.S. still faces foot soldiers on another front: on America's streets.There, a network of pro-communist groups funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American-born tech tycoon living in China, supporting the Chinese Communist Party and allies, like Iran, are flying the Iranian flag and declaring "Trump failed in his criminal war against Iran."The rapid mobilization and...

Alibaba and China Telecom launch a data center in southern China that is powered by 10,000 of Alibaba's Zhenwu chips designed for AI training and inferencing

Arjun Kharpal / CNBC: Alibaba and China Telecom launch a data center in southern China that is powered by 10,000 of Alibaba's Zhenwu chips designed for AI training and inferencing Alibaba and China

Tanker Passage Through Hormuz Halted As Iran Accuses Israel Of 'Ceasefire Breach'; Direct Talks Planned For Pakistan Friday

Tanker Passage Through Hormuz Halted As Iran Accuses Israel Of 'Ceasefire Breach'; Direct Talks Planned For Pakistan Friday Summary:  The Hegseth/Caine presser as expected declared 'victory' in Iran while Gen. Caine emphasized the ceasefire is a "pause" but US forces remain "ready to resume combat." Pentagon is trying to put a bow on Operation Epic Fury. NYT: 10-point plan might differ between Tehran and Washington. US, Iran agree to meet for first direct talks in Islamabad ...

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Federal prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a woman known as the "Ketamine Queen" who provided the drugs that ultimately killed actor Matthew Perry.

‘The Testaments’ Showrunner Lifts the Lid on That Major Reveal

Executive producer Bruce Miller, who also created Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale,' talks spoilers now that the first three episodes are out.

The Next Attorney General Will Probably Be an Election Denier

Pam Bondi's DOJ left election deniers frothing for more. Potential candidates for the attorney general job could give them what they want.

Apple and Lenovo Have the Least Repairable Laptops, Analysis Finds

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Apple earned the lowest grades in a report on laptop and smartphone repairability released today by the consumer advocacy group Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund. The report, which looks at how easy devices are to disassemble and how easy it is to find repairability information, gave Apple a C-minus in laptop repairability and a D-minus in cell phone repairability. For its "Failing the Fix (2026): Grading laptop and cell p...

Always wanted to write a book? This AI non-fiction writing software is 91% off

TL;DR: Turn your ideas into professional-quality non-fiction books with this subscription to Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator. For 91% off, you can get unrivaled content creation for just $49 ($540). Millions of people say that one of their dreams is to write a book. Read the rest The post Always wanted to write a book? This AI non-fiction writing software is 91% off appeared first on Boing Boing.

Who Is Rex Heuermann, the Man Accused in the Gilgo Beach Serial Killings?

Mr. Heuermann was a successful architectural consultant who lived on Long Island with his family. He was arrested in 2023.

Biden ally tells Spanberger to exit ‘bunker’ as ex-gov renews debate push

A former top official in the Biden administration slammed Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger as wrongly following Joe Biden’s playbook, squandering "goodwill" and allowing the GOP to define her, demanding she "come out of her Biden bunker."The swipe comes as former Gov. George Allen offered to debate her virtually on the subject of redistricting if timing was an issue in her original rejection, and Spanberger briskly avoided a Fox News Digital reporter who confronted the tight-lipped governor in R...

Husband of American woman missing in the Bahamas speaks out for first time, says he is 'heartbroken'

HOPE TOWN, Bahamas —The husband of a missing American woman in the Bahamas has spoken out for the first time since she disappeared off a small boat, writing that he is "heartbroken."Bahamian officials said Lynette Hooker, 55, and Brian Hooker, 58, left Hope Town's Abaco Inn at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and went on a smaller boat, known as a dinghy, to travel to their yacht. Brian Hooker reportedly told officials that Lynette fell into the water with the ignition key, causing the engine to shu...

Bones in a bag: half of Sheriff's office charged with crimes including corpse abuse

It's not quite clear what's going on at the Costilla County Sheriff's office in Colorado, but investigators have indicted half of it on multiple charges that include abuse of a corpse. Granted, that's just four men in the sparsely-populated county on the New Mexico border: Sheriff Danny Sanchez, former Deputy Keith Schultz, Undersheriff Cruz Soto and Sergeant Caleb Sanchez, son of the Sheriff. Read the rest The post Bones in a bag: half of Sheriff's office charged with crimes including corpse a...

Lookonchain: three anonymous Polymarket wallets made well-timed Iran ceasefire wagers, netting $480K+ in profits; a $60M April 7 contract remains under dispute

Emily Nicolle / Bloomberg: Lookonchain: three anonymous Polymarket wallets made well-timed Iran ceasefire wagers, netting $480K+ in profits; a $60M April 7 contract remains under dispute Bets on a c

Delta Air Lines Erases All 'Epic Fury' Losses As In-House Refinery Cushions Fuel Shock

Delta Air Lines Erases All 'Epic Fury' Losses As In-House Refinery Cushions Fuel Shock Delta Air Lines soared in premarket trading on a combination of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, with the carrier's in-house refinery helping to lower the average jet fuel price for its fleet in the first quarter, making it appear to be one of the better-positioned carriers than most peers to withstand an energy shock. Even without a ceasefire in the Middl...

Anthropic Just Handed Apache $1.5M to Secure the Open Source Stack AI Depends On

Anthropic has handed the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) a $1.5 million donation. The money is earmarked for build and security infrastructure, project services, and community support.If you have used the internet today, you have almost certainly touched something the ASF maintains. Some of its projects like Kafka, Spark, Cassandra, the Apache HTTP Server, are not some niche tools, but a critical part of the modern IT infrastructure.The ASF does not sell anything. It runs on donations, and with...

Kirk Cousins declares the Raiders' uniforms the 'best jerseys in pro sports'

New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins made a major proclamation about which franchise had the best jerseys in the game.Cousins, who played on a few teams with nifty threads, told the team’s website that it’s Las Vegas that has the best in all sports.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Best jerseys in pro sports I think," Cousins said. "I remember being in warm-ups once playing the Raiders and our head coach looked at me and said, 'Those have to be the best jerseys that th...

8GB of RAM Hasn’t Hurt MacBook Neo Sales at All

And you can bet Apple is already planning a sequel with slightly more RAM.

Live Updates: Suspect in Gilgo Beach Murders Is Said to Consider Pleading Guilty

Rex Heuermann has been charged with killing seven women. He was arrested in 2023, more than a decade after the first bodies were found near Long Island’s Gilgo Beach.

Drew Barrymore breaks down in tears over 'wrecked' body: 'I don't want anyone to see this'

Drew Barrymore is not afraid to share her vulnerable side.During a segment called "Scared to Wear" on the Monday episode of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the actress and talk show host who is mom to daughters Olive, 13, and Frankie, 11 got emotional when talking about her body image struggles."The other day, I was walking down the street, and I’ve had two C-sections, and I’m so wrecked down there that I permanently just… I can’t wear a lot of different types of pants," she told one audience member ...

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Judge Boasberg weighs curbing Trump FTC demand for trans minors’ data after heated court clash

Lawyers for a coalition of medical groups on Tuesday urged a federal judge to block the Trump administration's effort to access data on transgender procedures for minors, arguing the FTC demand is unconstitutional and retaliatory.The case marks a high-stakes legal clash over the Trump administration’s investigation into transgender treatments for minors, with the FTC arguing it is policing potential consumer harm while medical groups say the probe is politically motivated and unconstitutional.At...

Arkanoid played by an orchestra

Arkanoid, Taito's 1986 arcade game, brought sci-fi style to the classic Breakout formula. What music and audio it had was brief and distinctive, a fact highlighted by this performance, by the New Japan BGM Philharmonic Orchestra of a game of Arkanoid. Read the rest The post Arkanoid played by an orchestra appeared first on Boing Boing.