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Trump Shares New US Passport Design On Truth Social
Trump Shares New US Passport Design On Truth Social Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump on Friday shared on social media a rendering of what he said was the new U.S. passport design, underscoring a message of welcome paired with a call for good behavior while visiting. The new U.S. passport design shared by President Donald Trump on his Truth Social on June 26, 2026. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social "The U.S.A.'s New Passport, which says, 'Welco...
Heat wave in Europe shatters records in Denmark, Switzerland and Czech Republic
Temperatures hit record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moves to central and eastern parts of the continent.
Ayaneo's new horizontal handheld is an even better remake of the Game Boy Micro
The Pocket Micro 2 has a larger battery, improved controls and even a 3.5mm headphone jack.
AI executives and lobbyists say they are seeking regulatory clarity from the Trump administration but are wary of pressing for answers, fearing retaliation (Politico)
Politico: AI executives and lobbyists say they are seeking regulatory clarity from the Trump administration but are wary of pressing for answers, fearing retaliation The unpredictability was on disp
AI assistant uses smartwatches, speech and text to spot distress early
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Trump Admin Allows Release Of Anthropic's Mythos To Certain US Companies
Trump Admin Allows Release Of Anthropic's Mythos To Certain US Companies Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, American artificial intelligence company Anthropic said on June 26 that the government has authorized it to release Claude Mythos 5, its most advanced AI model, to certain U.S. organizations, reversing a previous order that suspended access over security concerns. Anthropic logo is seen in an illustration photo. Dado Ruvic/Reuters The Trump administration on June...
The Kindle app for iOS has features your aging Kindle doesn't
Amazon's Kindle AI features help you read beyond the lines, so long as you have the right ereader.
Half of Claude users say AI can already handle half their work according to Anthropic survey
About half of Claude users say AI can already handle 50 percent or more of their work tasks, according to a survey of roughly 9,700 users by Anthropic. In 12 months, 26 percent expect AI to cover 60 t
It’s Possible to 3D Print an Entire Outfit Now. ‘Should You?’ Is Another Question
One plucky YouTuber explores whether 3D printers might let us wrest back the means of production from Big Fashion.
South Korea's proposed platform law could cost U.S. states $525B over the next decade, model estimates
A new model shows devastating economic losses for U.S. companies if South Korea adopts controversial legislation that would regulate transactions with some American firms as lawmakers warn that the country’s leadership is now "closely aligned with China."The Online Platform Fairness Act, which is spearheaded by the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), has gained steam in in the Asian nation and is backed by far-left South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. A Competere Foundation model estimates a $5...
Kentucky man charged with boating under the influence after female passenger, 19, goes missing
A 23-year-old Kentucky man has been charged with boating under the influence after one of his female passengers disappeared while on his pontoon boat.Cameron Conley was arrested on charges of boating under the influence on Wednesday after he alerted the Grayson Lake Marina staff that Marly Kinney, 19, was no longer on his boat and that he could not find her.Kentucky State Police and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources were called in to help with the search, FOX 56 reported.PRO...
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Hezbollah Supporters Block Roads, Encircle Govt Buildings In Beirut Over Israel Deal: 'They Sold Us Out'
Hezbollah Supporters Block Roads, Encircle Govt Buildings In Beirut Over Israel Deal: 'They Sold Us Out' Mass protests broke out in Beirut on Friday into Saturday, with supporters of Hezbollah voicing their outrage at the Lebanese government having just signed a 'trilateral peace framework' with Israel and the United States, despite the IDF occupation of southern territory and sporadic Israeli bombings persisting. Hundreds of motorcycle-riding supporters were also seen circling st...
'80s pop star Tiffany embraces quiet Nashville routine after leaving California behind for good
'80s star Tiffany is embracing a simple life in Tennessee after teen pop stardom found her early in her life.During an interview with Fox News Digital, Tiffany discussed how she previously shared that she left California and never looked back. Now, she's embracing her time "in the kitchen" on her property in Nashville."For the most part, six o'clock rolls in, and I'm in the kitchen. I'm cooking. That's it. And you know by eight o'clock, I like to sit down and watch some Netflix and chill out," t...
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N.Y.C. City Council Employee Freed After 5 Months in ICE Detention
Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez is back in New York City and working at City Hall after his release. Immigration officials have appealed his asylum.
We Built a Routing Layer to Cut Our AI Costs. It Broke the Product.
A team cut their AI inference bill by more than half. Three months later, customer satisfaction was dropping and the cost savings were tied to the quality loss. Cost-optimization routing layers are a
Croatia faces elimination while Colombia and Portugal set up marquee World Cup clash in Group C
One of the things I love most about sports is that it brings people together. A quick story my son played high school football, and they had a dramatic win to get them to the state championship game. Literally, a blocked field goal sent them downstate. After the game, everyone was celebrating, and for a split second, I dapped up a guy with whom there is significant bad blood. It was happiness because we put aside the crap and enjoyed a sporting moment. That’s what we see with the World Cup – peo...
Carly Pearce admits her song about sex and Jesus was 'a bit scary' for her inner circle
Carly Pearce is looking back at the risks she took during her career.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 36-year-old country singer discussed the upcoming release of her fifth studio album, "Honest Woman," which she co-produced with longtime collaborator Ben West.She also admitted that she likes to "ruffle" people's feathers on the internet, especially when it comes to her song lyrics."I think the song that probably was a bit scary for everybody was 'Church Girl,'" she said. "Any ti...
Caitlin Clark fans unload on WNBA, Alyssa Thomas after violent sequence leaves Fever star battered
The Caitlin Clark drama has everyone fired up this week. Haven't you heard?For those who somehow missed it (don't know how that's possible if you read OutKick), Clark was absolutely mugged by Alyssa Thomas in Wednesday's Fever-Mercury showdown. Thomas shoved Clark to the floor, and proceeded to put her fist into Clark's throat before stepping on her.No foul was called, amazingly. Replay of the no-call quickly went viral, with several prominent media personalities weighing in."Tonight was a pivot...
The ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailers Keep Getting Views
Audiences love them some Spider-Man, and they looooooove watching trailers for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.'
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Friedman Was Right, Just Mostly Misquoted...
Friedman Was Right, Just Mostly Misquoted... Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Milton Friedman’s famous one-liner that anchors half the inflation debates on financial television leaves out the part where the actual economics live. Once you put it back in, the doomist case gets a lot smaller. Per Bylund recently wrote a sharp piece for The Daily Economy arguing that CPI and GDP have become Goodhart’s Law in action. When a measure becomes a target, it ceases ...
Scarlett Bordeaux eyes MLW Women's World Championship: 'The day's coming'
Major League Wrestling star Scarlett Bordeaux has been on a bit of a winning streak since "MLW Fusion" aired earlier this month and has her eyes set on some gold.Bordeaux has wins over Aleah James and Blair Onyx in recent weeks. Her longtime friend, Shotzi, won the MLW Women’s World Championship against Shoko Nakajima, and while Bordeaux is happy for her, she’ll be ready to fight when the time comes.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"Man, she’s getting decorated. The girl deserv...
Yukon fans celebrate hometown star Gavin McKenna's draft to the Maple Leafs
For Yukon hockey fans, it was like a dream come true on Friday when hometown hero Gavin McKenna was the first overall pick in the NHL draft.
Source: the Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to Fable 5; limits could be lifted as soon as this coming week (Axios)
Axios: Source: the Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to Fable 5; limits could be lifted as soon as this coming week The Trump administration is close to allowing
Trump administration allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' U.S. organizations
Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model to some "trusted" U.S. organizations, partially reversing an order two weeks ago to suspend access over national security risks.
Tim Sheehy exposes a 'scary' shipbuilding collapse that leaves the US vulnerable to China
Sen. Tim Sheehy warned that a crisis in American shipbuilding has left the United States dangerously outpaced by an aggressively expanding Chinese fleet.Speaking on "The Fox News Rundown" podcast, the former Navy SEAL said China is now constructing ships much faster than the U.S., creating a national security problem."Our Navy right now is not where it needs to be," Sheehy told Fox News’ Aishah Hasnie.CHINA DEPLOYED OVER 100 VESSELS NEAR TAIWAN IN THE WAKE OF TRUMP-XI SUMMIT, TAIWAN SECURITY OFF...
'The Invite' Review: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde host one hilarious dinner party you won't regret attending
Oscar Wilde once famously said, "One should always be in love. That is the reason one should never marry." That quote sets the tone in A24's new comedy "The Invite."Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde (no relation to the aforementioned Wilde) star as Joe and Angela, a seemingly-miserable married couple living in an old San Francisco apartment building who welcome their newish unmarried neighbors Hawk and Pína (Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) for dinner.The dynamics are clear from the jump: Joe and Ange...
Taylor Swift’s unusual wedding gift rule ignites etiquette debate: 'Honor their wishes'
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported "no gifts" wedding rule is reviving a familiar debate: When a couple asks guests to bring nothing, should they listen? According to San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, Swift and Kelce have been clear with guests about their preference: "Absolutely no gifts," Kittle told Extra while discussing the couple’s upcoming wedding at the Tight Ends and Friends concert in Nashville.Still, Kittle admitted he might bend the rule, joking that he was consideri...
The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here’s how he used AI to fight back.
When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries into Claude.
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The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here's how he used AI to fight back.
When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries into Claude.
Bill Maher tells JD Vance Democratic radicalism on Israel and socialism could put his vote 'in play'
Comedian Bill Maher revealed to Vice President JD Vance that he could consider voting Republican in 2028. Appearing on Friday’s episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," Vance and Maher sparred over the future of the Republican Party amid the rise of Democratic socialism, with Maher confessing he could flip his vote red under certain conditions. "If this is where the Democratic Party is going this obsession with Israel, with the Jew-hating, they don’t believe in capitalism, no prisons. If this is ...
Apple raises prices as AI chip costs surge
Apple has started charging more for some of its products, and AI is one of the big reasons why. The increases apply to select iPads and MacBooks, along with HomePod speakers and Apple TV devices. Apple's own store pages now show higher prices on several models than earlier launch materials listed. The iPhone was not included in this round, but analysts warn that may not last.Apple says it can no longer fully shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip costs tied to AI data center deman...
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Iran Responds With Drone Attack On Bahrain, Another Hit On Ship In Hormuz
Iran Responds With Drone Attack On Bahrain, Another Hit On Ship In Hormuz A lot of escalation has ensued in the last 48 hours, starting when Thursday Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, after which by the end of Friday US CENTCOM confirmed a series of fresh attacks on Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations, reportedly on Sirik Island located near the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to Thursday's attack on a vessel off Oman, t...
Nationals vs. Orioles betting preview focuses on pitching as both teams send strong starters to the mound
When it is going rough, it can be extremely frustrating. When you're winning bets, you feel like you're on top of the world. But when you're losing, like I am at the moment, it can be maddening. You feel like you're making the right read every day, but the results are not what you're looking for. When you do it publicly like I am, it can be even worse. I took another loss yesterday, thanks to the Angels and Athletics scoring 12 runs in the game. They had five runs in eight innings of the game, a...
Questions surround how Canada has handled the Alphonso Davies will-he-or-won't-he-play saga at World Cup
For the second consecutive World Cup, there are questions about Alphonso Davies, arguably the best player Canada has produced, and his contributions to the men’s team. The difference this time around is that he hasn’t played a minute.
Polymarket says its annualized revenue is now $1B+; Dune Analytics: daily volume on Polymarket's US platform rose from ~$50M in mid-May to $200M+ by June 20
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The differences between Dolby Digital, DTS and Atmos (and which is better)
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Federal Court Clears Way For Gulf Of America Energy Development
Federal Court Clears Way For Gulf Of America Energy Development Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, A federal court has quashed a lawsuit objecting to federal supervision of oil and gas operations in the Gulf of America following the government’s steps of exempting those activities from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), citing national security reasons. The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland decreed the case moot and said it did not hold jurisdiction ...
Pro wrestling star Joe Doering dead at 44 after brain cancer battle
Joe Doering, a pro wrestling star who competed at All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), has died, the companies said Friday. He was 44.AJPW and TNA each put out statements on Doering’s death.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"Joe Doering, who had been battling a brain tumor, passed away at the age of 44," All Japan Pro Wrestling said. "Upon learning of Joe Doring's passing, all players and staff of All Japan Pro Wrestling express their condolen...
Croatian World Cup fans take over Philadelphia and invade some couple's wedding photos
Croatia has had some big-time success at the last couple of World Cups, but their final match of the group stage is a big one as they try to battle their way into the next round of the tournament.The easiest way to do that will be beating Ghana on Saturday in Philadelphia, and while that's not going to be an easy task, there's no question that there will be plenty of support for them.The day before the match, red-and-white-checked fans practically took over part of Philadelphia, and that include...
All-women's school Wellesley College responds to accusations of admitting biological male trans students
A Title IX complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education has accused Wellesley College, an all-women's college in Massachusetts, of admitting biological male transgender students.The college has responded to the allegations in a statement to Fox News Digital."Wellesley is proud to be a women’s college that has been educating women who make a difference in the world for 150 years. We remain committed to our mission, and believe that our policies comply with civil rights law," the statemen...
New blood test detects 90% of aggressive prostate cancer cases, beating current screenings
A new test could make it easier to detect high-risk prostate cancer cases earlier.The blood test, called Stockholm3, is showing promise in clinical trials, beating out the traditional, standard prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test.In a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden studied the test’s efficacy in more than 12,000 men – mostly Swedish or European – aged 50 to 74.NEW PROSTATE CANCER TEST PINPOINTS DISEASE BETTER THAN PSA...
Leftist Democrats are being thrown under the bus and socialists are in the driver’s seat
Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman has lost his reelection bid in New York. In the olden days (20 years ago), such an outcome was inconceivable. In the modern Democrat Party, however, the rush to socialism knows no loyalty.No matter what yesterday’s socialist or big government proponent did for the cause, that is not good enough for the current socialists, let alone tomorrow’s.In history, the run-up to class warfare/high tax/redistributionist policies we associate with socialism becomes a spiraling rush....
How to Build a Powerful LLM Knowledge Base
Use coding agents to power your knowledge base The post How to Build a Powerful LLM Knowledge Base appeared first on Towards Data Science .
A list of the best Sophie Cunningham pointing memes taking over the internet
Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham has taken the internet by storm this week, thanks to her interaction with Phoenix Mercury’s DeWanna Bonner during Monday’s match-up in Indiana. The WNBA’s blonde bombshell is now officially the most popular meme of the WNBA season. For context, late in the fourth quarter, tensions flared after Caitlin Clark and Bonner got into a verbal exchange following a foul. Ever since Bonner essentially deserted the Fever last season so she could play with her fiancée...
NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions
NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling.
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Feds Nab Iranian In Montenegro Over Alleged $3.4BN Cyberattack Campaign Targeting US Institutions
Feds Nab Iranian In Montenegro Over Alleged $3.4BN Cyberattack Campaign Targeting US Institutions In the years leading up to President Trump coming into office and ordering Operation Epic Fury targeting the Islamic Republic for regime change, which failed to accomplish this (early-stated) goal, Iran had frequently been accused of orchestrating major cyberespionage campaigns targeting the United States and its allies. But rarely was any individual or group apprehended for such alleg...
2nd ship struck in Strait of Hormuz as attacks between Iran and U.S. escalate
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
Iran says it struck U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to American airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to end the four-month-old war.
Baltimore Orioles pull suspicious move on Pride Night, raising several questions
We had a doubleheader of sorts in terms of Pride Night shenanigans around Major League Baseball Friday night.June is quickly coming to an end, so this was a last call, if you will, for teams who hadn't yet fulfilled their virtue-signaling quota for the year.Up in New York, the Mets celebrated the firing of their manager by holding their 2026 Pride Night, which came with its own set of problems. But I want to instead focus on the Baltimore Orioles, who went above and beyond for their big night.Th...
Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window
Three days after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the death toll has climbed to at least 920, with more than 3,300 injured and tens of thousands still missing.Rescue operations have continued since the 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck the northern shore of the country on Wednesday, with authorities saying 243 people have been saved so far.American search and rescue teams from Virginia, California and Florida were dispatched to Venezuela on Friday, joining the effort to pull peop...
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EU Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance To Secure AI Supply Chains
EU Joins US-Led Pax Silica Alliance To Secure AI Supply Chains Authored by James Xu via The Epoch Times, The European Commission, Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands have joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica partnership, expanding a group focused on securing supply chains for artificial intelligence and other critical technologies. Semiconductor chips on a circuit board of a computer on Feb. 25, 2022. Florence Lo/Illustration/Reuters The announcement came at a summit in Washington on J...
Iran-Egypt World Cup showdown collides with Seattle’s Pride celebrations
There are more than 200 countries that compete in FIFA, but when Seattle decided to turn a crucial World Cup group finale into an unofficial Pride Match, the soccer gods delivered the ultimate punchline.Iran versus Egypt.So we at OutKick headed to Lumen Field to see what happened when Seattle's culture war met the Middle East.By the time we arrived hours before kickoff, downtown was already filling with fans draped in Egyptian, Iranian and rainbow flags.FIFA REJECTS IRAN'S PUSH TO MOVE WORLD CUP...
Rush Limbaugh’s patriotic legacy returns ahead of America’s 250th birthday to teach kids true history
Five years after the death of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, his message about the country is being highlighted ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.Speaking on Fox News’ "Hannity," Limbaugh’s widow, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, discussed the radio icon’s enduring impact and announced the official relaunch of a project meant to give young Americans access to patriotic history."I know that if he were here right now, he would be saying, it is never time to panic," Limbaugh said Tuesday.TRUMP TO...
Every State’s ‘America 250’ Time Capsule Contributions, Ranked
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'Little House on the Prairie' star says child actors get 'dropped' after Hollywood fame fades
Sidney Greenbush believes many child actors face a harsh reality after their careers in the spotlight fade.The former "Little House on the Prairie" star, who shared the role of Carrie Ingalls with her twin sister, Lindsay Greenbush, said she was fortunate to find fulfillment beyond Hollywood. She has a new children's book, "Seven Sisters: The Lantern of Humanity," and an eco-conscious online community, Greenbush Twins and Company.Looking back on her career, Greenbush reflected on the challenges ...
Women accuse Pearadise founder of preying on them by turning ‘safe space’ into mansion of manipulation
A viral body-positivity community that drew hundreds of thousands of followers and welcomed plus-size women to a customized Las Vegas mansion is back in the spotlight after former members accused its founder of manipulation, predatory behavior and unwanted sexual conduct.The allegations against Pearadise founder Stefan Wilhelmy sparked a yearslong legal battle that generated hundreds of pages of court filings and sworn declarations. They're also one part of Investigation Discovery's new three-pa...
Green bananas aren't necessarily bad experts explain the hidden health perk
Waiting for bananas to ripen can be frustrating, especially when they stay green for days but they may still be worth eating.Food experts say there are several reasons some bananas never ripen as expected, and that greener fruit may offer different benefits than riper fruits."If bananas are harvested immature, then they won't ripen properly to full flavor and/or texture," Jonathan Crane, a retired tropical fruit crops specialist at the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education Cent...
NY governor hopeful vows showdown with Mamdani over socialist agenda: ‘I will stop him’
FIRST ON FOX: Republican gubernatorial candidate is vowing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's agenda if elected in November as the state's top leader. He warns that proposals like government-run grocery stores, tax hikes and expanded public spending would damage New York's economy and accelerate an exodus of businesses and residents.Bruce Blakeman is seeking to unseat Democrat New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in November. Asked how he would work with Mamdani if elected, the Republican candid...
SpaceX Plans To Build 'Starpipe' Natural Gas Pipeline To Fuel Starship Rockets
SpaceX plans to begin building an eight-mile natural gas pipeline called "Starpipe" next month to supply its Starbase launch site with fuel for a much higher cadence of Starship launches. The pipeline is expected to enter service in January 2027. Reuters reports: The pipeline plan, previously reported by Rio Grande Valley Business Journal, signals Musk's intent to accelerate Starship's development and lay the groundwork for a faster flight rate. The 40-story rocket is central to SpaceX's push to...
A sidescrolling roguelite platformer, Steam Deck air hockey and other new indie games worth checking out
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Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic's export ban drags on
New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market.
Asian AI startups launch Mythos-like models as Anthropic’s export ban drags on
New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market.
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Lopez: How an international collaboration led to the creation of a hidden treasure in Baja California
12 Mexican students, several expats, and a Baja village that's now home to a celebrated mural.
Uber expands US driver background checks after sexual assault lawsuits
Uber is adopting a more stringent background check process for drivers and couriers in the US.
Why WWE's Matt Cardona is 'hoping' Cody Rhodes retains the title at Night of Champions 2026
Sami Zayn is going into Night of Champions with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.Zayn has complained for weeks about Cody Rhodes being the "golden boy" and Gunther getting an Undisputed WWE Championship shot before him. He’s interfered in a special guest referee match and has been a general thorn in the side of Rhodes and Gunther. So much so, Rhodes booked the triple-threat match for the title at the premium live event in Saudi Arabia.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALMatt Cardon...
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The BBC ends longwave radio service today
As a child, I used to be fascinated by the indicators on old radios for faraway cities: magic places such as Warsaw, Nador, Ulaanbatar… and Droitwich. Longwave radio was surely something amazing we had found but already forgotten about, those markings and frequencies being absent from newer devices. Read the rest The post The BBC ends longwave radio service today appeared first on Boing Boing.
OpenAI restricts GPT-5.6 Sol to approved users during White House cyber review
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Friday it is restricting the release of its new artificial intelligence model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration, the latest in an unprecedented govern
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Firefighter brother of 9/11 victim incensed by 'radical' Muslims winning key Dem primaries
A man whose life has been deeply impacted by radical Islamic terrorism is incensed as people he claims hold extreme beliefs are winning Democratic Party elections at alarming rates."When it comes to terrorist sympathizers, I don't really suffer fools kindly, and this guy is beyond the pale," Don Arias said of Dr. Adam Hamawy, now the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Jersey's blue-leaning 12th Congressional District.Arias is an Air Force veteran and former New York firefighter who witnessed...
YouTuber's online friend recalls graphic video threatening her before supermarket shooting
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A video uploaded by YouTuber Randy Stair in 2016 prompted one of his online friends to cut off contact. Less than a year later, Stair carried out a workplace shooting at a Pennsylvania supermarket, trapping and killing three co-workers before taking his own life."It was scary," Sammy told Fox News Digital. "I don't want to say it w...
Broadcast networks tout Mamdani’s victories, proclaim socialism is ‘resonating’
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is being touted as an "undeniable power broker" after his slate of radical socialist endorsees won in state and national races on Tuesday night. This might seem like good news for Republicans, since it can make the national Democrats look extreme.But the broadcast networks have a serious problem finding anyone too extreme on the left. The Democrats will try to absorb these radicals and cater to them, and it’s already obvious the networks are downplaying their radica...
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When Extremists Run The Government
When Extremists Run The Government Authored by J.B. Shurk via American Thinker, Two can certainly play the “extremist” game... Politicians, government bureaucrats, central bankers, spy agencies, and mainstream news outlets lie to us every day. For some people, the previous sentence is patently obvious. For others, that sentence represents “fringe” thinking. For certain law enforcement agencies in North America and Europe, that sentence reveals potentially dangerous “extremi...
WWE Night of Champions 2026 preview, predictions and more
WWE Night of Champions on Saturday is going to be the scene-setter for what’s to come for SummerSlam in August – and this year’s card is as stacked as ever.The King and Queen of the Ring will come to an end. There will be three championship matches and one rivalry will write a new chapter. The winners of the King and Queen of the Ring will earn title shots of their choosing at SummerSlam.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALRead below for a preview of the card and predictions.The t...
Does DeleteMe Actually Get Your Info off the Internet? I Tried It
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Security News This Week: LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen—Again
Plus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.
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Reviving old PCs with Linux now that new ones cost an arm and a leg
Apple sharply raising the prices of laptops and other gear brought home that the datacenter-driven computer parts shortage is only getting worse. It will be years before prices fall, with RAM at the epicenter of the crisis. The long-awaited Steam Box is $1049 to start, with disappointing specifications. Read the rest The post Reviving old PCs with Linux now that new ones cost an arm and a leg appeared first on Boing Boing.
Why Sami Zayn believes winning Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions would be a 'cultural moment'
Sami Zayn is getting another chance to win a WWE championship when he steps into the ring on Saturday against Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.Rhodes booked the match between the two top wrestlers on "Friday Night SmackDown" after Zayn’s officiating as a special guest referee came under fire. He quick-counted for Rhodes after his fight with Gunther exploded in the ring. After Rhodes demanded that SmackDown GM Nick Aldis restart the match with a new referee, Gunther a...
The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From the REI 4th of July Sale
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
Lawyer who beat Hawaii gun law calls state’s reliance on Black Code ‘disgraceful’
The attorney who helped persuade the Supreme Court to strike down Hawaii’s private-property concealed-carry restriction on Thursday criticized the state’s reliance on a Reconstruction-era Black Code to defend the law.In a 6-3 decision in Wolford v. Lopez, the Court held that Hawaii cannot require licensed gun owners to obtain express permission before carrying firearms onto private property open to the public. Gun-rights challengers dubbed the policy the "vampire rule" because lawful gun owners ...
Palisades Fire deadlock fuels fear that ideology is creeping into jury box and Mangione could be next
A deadlocked jury for the man accused of sparking the inferno that led to the Palisades Fire has fueled fear that ideology is making its way into the jury box, with one former prosecutor concerned that it could impact Luigi Mangione's trial.A federal judge on Friday declared a mistrial for the man accused of deliberately causing the Palisades Fire, Jonathan Rinderknecht, after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. He was arrested in October 2025 and charged with destruction of property by ...
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L.A. finally reaches a deal for recovering its Olympic costs
The talks played out over the last year as critics became increasingly vocal about the potential for taxpayers to be saddled with the bill if the Games lose money.
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Truck parking lot plans near Port of Los Angeles spark backlash among residents
In response to concerns from coastal community members, the Los Angeles City Council temporarily blocked a proposal to build a truck staging area near the Port of Los Angeles.
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Quicker count, bigger turnout: L.A. County certifies 2026 primary election ballots
L.A. County certified 2,227,461 vote-by-mail, in-person, conditional and provisional ballots. The Times compared the process with previous midterm primaries.
Apple is reportedly looking to buy chips from a US-blacklisted Chinese company
Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to buy chips from a company linked to the Chinese military, according to Financial Times.
Anthropic gets US approval to bring back Claude Mythos 5
Anthropic has US approval to redeploy Claude Mythos 5 for organizations running critical infrastructure. The company is still negotiating broader access and the return of Fable 5, with no timeline set
OpenAI's new flagship model GPT-5.6 Sol cheats on software tests more than any model before it
Independent testing organization METR found that OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol cheated more than any publicly tested AI model before it, exploiting bugs in the test environment, extracting hidden solutions, an
Trump's endorsement power faces new test in Louisiana Republican Senate showdown
President Donald Trump's immense clout over the GOP and the power of his endorsements in Republican nomination races faces its latest test Saturday, as Louisiana holds primary runoff elections for the U.S. Senate.Six weeks after denying Trump-targeted GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy a third six-year term in the Senate, Republican voters in the solidly red Gulf Coast state will choose between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming for the now open seat.A Letlow victory in the GOP runoff would b...
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Aqueduct Racetrack Is Closing After 132 Years
An era comes to an end, as New York City’s last remaining racetrack takes a final lap.
Why do mosquitoes seem to love some people more? An expert explains
Mosquito season is in full swing, and it comes with plenty of advice about how to avoid getting bitten. London Morning host Andrew Brown spoke with Nusha Keyghobadi, a biology professor at Western University who studies mosquitoes, about why they bite, what attracts them and the best ways to keep them away.
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NBA summer schedule includes sizzle of Heat vs. Bucks in Las Vegas
NBA summer schedule includes sizzle of Heat vs. Bucks in Las Vegas
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Fire restrictions, drone patrols begin in Tahoe National Forest ahead of holiday
Fire restrictions, drone patrols begin in Tahoe National Forest ahead of holiday
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A new court ruling could shape how Americans vote in the next election
A new court ruling could shape how Americans vote in the next election
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New Kids On The Block show they still have the right stuff at Park MGM in Las Vegas
New Kids On The Block show they still have the right stuff at Park MGM in Las Vegas
Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings
Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing.
WATCH: Pelosi, Omar stay silent as Mamdani-backed socialist victories shake Democrat Party
Former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dodged answering questions on the growing influence of the socialist movement after three candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dominated in primary elections.Mamdani's political clout was on display Tuesday night after all three House candidates he endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier, Brad Lander and Claire Valdez won their Democratic primaries in New York, beating out more moderate Democrats...
2028 hopeful fires back at Elon Musk after trillionaire threatened lawsuit: 'Not going to be silenced'
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., brushed aside threats of legal action from Elon Musk, the trillionaire founder of SpaceX and Tesla, on Thursday."This is what he does," Khanna told Fox News Digital outside the U.S. Capitol."It’s symptomatic of our times that billionaires and now [a] trillionaire can threaten to sue members of Congress for doing their job. He won’t intimidate me. I’m not going to be intimidated by the guy. I’m not going to be silenced by the guy," Khanna said.Khanna’s comments come on t...
