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World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Knicks star Josh Hart leaves Karl-Anthony Towns bewildered with hilarious analytics analogy

New York Knicks small forward Josh Hart was hitting shots both on the floor and in his press conference on Thursday.Hart, who scored a playoff career-high 26 points in the Knicks' 109-93 win in Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, was asked about analytics and had a hilarious response."I'm never a huge analytics guy. At a certain point, they are a lamp post to a drunk person. You can lean on them, but it won't get you home," Hart told rep...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

White Sox surprise season faces struggling Giants as Davis Martin's dominant pitching takes center stage

Going into seasons, we form opinions based on last season and whatever they did during the offseason. As the season progresses, we need to figure out if those opinions are valid or not. Sometimes it can be a challenge to let it go, but as a sports bettor, we absolutely cannot hang onto thoughts and be stubborn. Two teams on different ends of my opinions are the Chicago White Sox and the San Francisco Giants, who play Friday night.Coming into this year, I did expect that the White Sox would be be...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Kyle Busch 911 call reveals driver was coughing up blood, struggling to breathe on bathroom floor

Partial audio from the 911 call made for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been released, painting a grim picture for the now-deceased driver.In the audio, first obtained by TMZ, an unidentified man is heard explaining the situation to a dispatcher, saying Busch was coughing up "some blood" and was short of breath."I have got an individual that [has] shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he wants to pass out. He produces blood... coughing up some blood," the unidentified man says. "He is awake. He's on...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet

EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband through his battle with "an extremely rare form of bone cancer," Fox News Digital learned.Gabbard notified President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office Friday. Her last day at ODNI is expected to be June 30.Fox News Digital exclusively obtained her formal resignation letter, in which Gabbard says she is "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportuni...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Inside the SEC’s high-stakes Destin showdown over CFP expansion, NIL and a possible NCAA breakaway

Amid thousands of vacationers roaming the Hilton Sandestin Resort over Memorial Day weekend, some of the most powerful figures in college athletics will head into town for meetings behind closed doors to debate the future of the SEC and potentially the future of college sports itself.While families shuffle between the indoor pool and the white-sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast, SEC coaches, athletic directors, university presidents and commissioner Greg Sankey will spend the week discussing t...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

Disconnect Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders

In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

FTC Fines Marketers Nearly $1 Million for Not Actually Listening to People’s Conversations

The companies allegedly misled clients about using smart devices to target ads based on overheard conversations.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

CBS News Radio signs off after nearly a century on air

CBS News will shutter its venerable CBS News Radio service on Friday evening.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Country music sensation Wyatt Flores shocks internet with new song, unexpected collaboration

Wyatt Flores stunned country music fans with a song released Friday.Flores is one of the fastest rising talents in the country music world, and he's built himself an incredibly loyal following.His style blends old school vibes with a modern feel that is best summed up as red dirt and Americana. His songs often tell deep stories.He did it again Friday, but with an unexpected twist.COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTOFlores teamed up with world-famous DJ Diplo for the n...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Starbucks Abandons Borked AI Inventory Tool That Couldn’t Count: Report

The company behind the tool said its on a "mission to count everything of value in the world."

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Playoff hockey is always fantastic, but putting a bet on the game makes it even more entertaining

This is always a strong time of year for the sporting calendar. We get both NBA and NHL playoffs, but we also have baseball every day. The WNBA has started, and there is even conversation around the looming NBA Draft. The only thing that has mild news is the NFL, and that still dominates conversations. Tonight we have a Western Conference Final game in the NHL.The Vegas Golden Knights have found their way to the Conference Finals once again. This team hasn’t been in existence for very long, just...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

A frantic two hours as police struggled to assess threat before San Diego shooters opened fire

Two hours before a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque occurred, one of the suspect's mothers reached out to police warning that her son was suicidal and had taken firearms from his father's safe, but it took police nearly an hour-and-a-half to respond to the initial call.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Fast-fashion brand Shein buys eco-conscious Everlane

Reports of the sale made waves online this week among fans of Everlane, who saw the sale to Shein as a reversal of the brand's commitment to climate goals and ethical manufacturing. Everlane CEO Alfred Chang said in a statement his company would remain independent and committed to sustainability and quality.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data

It starts with something that feels exciting. An email lands in your inbox claiming you may be entitled to an inheritance. No warning. No backstory. Just a formal message and a ticking clock.That is exactly what happened to Tim C., who wrote us:Tim trusted his instincts. This is a scam. And it is one of the more convincing ones making the rounds right now.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report INSIDE A SCAMMER’S DAY AND HOW THEY TARGET YOUThis email looks official at first glance. Every part of it ...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Sinkhole Keeps LaGuardia Runway Closed for a 3rd Day, Causing Delays

The Port Authority, which said the runway would reopen Saturday, urged holiday travelers to check with their airlines for travel updates.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Trump Mobile has exposed customers' personal data, including home addresses and phone numbers

Trump Mobile admitted to the leak after people started finding that their information was publicly accessible.

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

No sign of fabled Trump phone in the wild

Trump phones were sent out to reviewers, but today The Verge's Dominic Preston reports that they are the only models shown to exist. "The Trump phone is not here," he writes, despite the company having claimed it was shipping them. Read the rest The post No sign of fabled Trump phone in the wild appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Intel Wants to Make the Ultimate Laptop Chip, and AMD Should Be Worried

Intel can take what it learned from its latest chips to beat AMD at its own game.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

House Republicans rip into Senate for delaying immigration reconciliation package: 'I'm very frustrated'

House Republicans are reportedly frustrated by the Senate GOP's move to kick the can down the road instead of voting on a budget reconciliation package pertaining to immigration enforcement this week."The Senate’s demonstrated once again that they don’t even know how to get their work done properly," Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida said, according to The Hill.President Donald Trump is backing Donalds for Florida governor."It’s gutless, and I’m very frustrated," Republican Rep. Tim Burch...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Taiwan Arms Deal Put On Ice Amid China Pressure, But Pentagon Cites Iran War Stockpile Concerns

Taiwan Arms Deal Put On Ice Amid China Pressure, But Pentagon Cites Iran War Stockpile Concerns Did the Pentagon just back down amid pressure from China? It appears so. As we reported Thursday, China has been actively holding up a proposed visit by Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's under-secretary of defense for policy. The move is a transparent effort to pressure President Trump over a looming $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan. Sources familiar with the talks told the Financial ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

WWE fans pay tribute to Kyle Busch, the one-time 24/7 champion

Kyle Busch will be remembered for his success on the racetrack as one of the most dominant NASCAR drivers at any level of the sport.Busch, who tragically died at the age of 41 on Thursday, was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the all-time leader in wins in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He was named as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe outpouring of tributes didn’t only come from the NASCAR world on Thursday night. ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Bakery owner found dead near lake shoreline as police launch homicide investigation: officials

New York City police have ruled the death of a kosher bakery owner found dead Monday as a homicide.Albert Itzkowitz, 75, was found dead along the Kissena Lake shoreline Monday just before 5 p.m. with multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide Thursday, the New York Police Department announced.A police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that no arrests have been made.It's unclear how long Itzkowitz had been there before police found him along the shoreline.SEND US A TIP HERECrime Sto...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Former Prince Andrew faces widening misconduct probe as police launch witness hunt

Former Prince Andrew is seemingly under renewed police scrutiny as British investigators assess allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged sex crimes at royal properties.Thames Valley Police said detectives are urging potential witnesses to come forward as they examine claims that Epstein allegedly sent a woman to have sex with a man, seemingly Andrew, at a residence in Windsor in 2010."On 19 February 2026, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Earns Less Than ‘Solo’ on Day 1 of Theatrical Release

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' earned $12 million in Thursday previews.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Is Take-Two Sandbagging Guidance Ahead Of Grand Theft Auto VI Launch?

Is Take-Two Sandbagging Guidance Ahead Of Grand Theft Auto VI Launch? Take-Two Interactive slumped in early U.S. cash session after the video-game publisher reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results but issued what some analysts described as a "conservative" outlook for the year, even as it reaffirmed the November 19 launch date for Grand Theft Auto VI. TTWO's earnings, released Thursday evening, initially sent shares higher in the after-market, as traders focused on GTA...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Combat veteran nearly killed by Taliban fires back at Platner’s deleted online attack: ‘You’re a coward’

Combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ted Daniels, who was nearly killed by the Taliban, ripped Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over a resurfaced post in which Platner said Daniels should not have survived.Speaking to "The Bottom Line" on Thursday, Daniels called Platner a "coward" for hiding behind a keyboard."People like this don't say stuff like this to my face," he said. "It's online, and that right there tells me, Graham, you're a coward."In a now-deleted Reddit post from June 201...

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

How the global memory chip crunch, driven by AI demand, is hurting China's car industry, squeezing automakers already hit by a price war and razor-thin margins (Nikkei Asia)

Nikkei Asia: How the global memory chip crunch, driven by AI demand, is hurting China's car industry, squeezing automakers already hit by a price war and razor-thin margins HONG KONG The global me

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

US Lawmakers Renew Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Push With ARMA Bill

US Lawmakers Renew Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Push With ARMA Bill Authored by Brayden Lindrea via CoinTelegraph.com, US lawmakers have renewed efforts to codify a US strategic Bitcoin reserve with a new bipartisan bill on Thursday that seeks to acquire around 1 million Bitcoin over five years.  The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 would establish a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile for other federally held cryptocurrencies, which would be held ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Former Dem megadonor blasts 2024 autopsy as waste of time, says reasons for loss are obvious

A former Democratic megadonor blasted his party’s newly released election autopsy, arguing the party doesn't need a lengthy report to understand why voters rejected them.John Morgan, who has previously given over a million dollars to the Democratic Party, revealed he didn’t give "a penny" to the 2024 campaign once Vice President Kamala Harris took the helm.Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Morgan argued the DNC’s post-mortem report misses the mark, failing to address the party’s decision to...

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

Armed with German copyright, Fender threatens makers of Strat-style guitars

Fender does not hold a U.S. copyright or trademark on the shape of its 1950s Stratocaster guitar, having failed in a years-long legal effort to control the use of a . The patents expired long ago; by the time Fender started slathering them with polyurethane in the 1970s, it was a classic. Read the rest The post Armed with German copyright, Fender threatens makers of Strat-style guitars appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Free Theater in NYC: 15 Live Shows to See This Spring and Summer

Chekhov, Broadway stars and, yes, Shakespeare. There’s no shortage of free productions in the city this time of year. Here are 15 shows worth seeing.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there

Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

A Strange Black Hole Mystery Has Stumped Physicists Since 1993. Researchers May Finally Have the Answer

Some black holes could have tamer origins—in the folds of unusual "spacetime crystals" that researchers finally managed to capture in a formula.

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Crude oil spills onto Cesar Chavez Avenue in East L.A. after pipeline rupture

A pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles early Friday morning resulted in a crude oil spill, according to officials.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash

The Democratic House candidate under fire for recommending imprisonment for "American Zionists" blamed journalists and her own party for allegedly mischaracterizing her as wanting to create a holding center for "American Zionists" and a purported castration facility.In an Instagram post last week, South Texas sex therapist Maureen Galindo proposed legislation that would repurpose a federal detention facility to imprison "American Zionists." In other posts, she also accused her Democratic runoff ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

"Huge Shock": China Launches Crackdown On Cross-Border Stock Selling To Block Capital Outflows

"Huge Shock": China Launches Crackdown On Cross-Border Stock Selling To Block Capital Outflows China launched an unprecedented campaign against illegal cross-border trading to stem capital outflows, threatening severe penalties against brokers and ordering non-compliant accounts to be liquidated within two years, sparking a brutal selloff in three popular brokerages. As Bloomberg reports, the pushback came after the onshore markets closed Friday when eight regulators issued a joint...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says

The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday."I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, we have done some military, foreign military sales to them. And it's just, right now we're doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury, which we have plenty, but we're ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Mike Santana faces Steve Maclin in grudge match for TNA world title, Cedric Alexander's challenger and more

Steve Maclin made his dramatic return to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on Thursday night’s "Impact" to take on Mike Santana for the world title.Maclin’s match against Santana at Sacrifice was stopped due to an injury, and later, Maclin was briefly "fired" from the company before Director of Operations Daria Rae worked to get him reinstated. It was a highly anticipated match to see who would become the face of TNA.Rae and Maclin were a part of a segment before the match began. Rae gave Mac...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

HexClad Memorial Day sale: Gordon Ramsay's go-to cookware is up to 39% off

HexClad's Summer Sale is one of the best Memorial Day sales we've seen this year. Running through June 8, the event cuts prices across the Gordon Ramsay-backed cookware brand, from popular hybrid fry pans to cookout-ready grill tool sets (FOX is an investor in HexClad). Shoppers can save up to 39% on individual items, unlock bigger discounts through a buy-more, get-more deal and score free gifts on qualifying purchases over $200.The Essentials bundle: $219 (39% off)Sous-chef cutlery bundle, 10-p...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Snap’s AR Glasses May Launch Soon With a Jaw-Dropping Pricing

Making full-fledged AR glasses isn't cheap, nor will they be cheap to purchase.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Routers vs. Modems: What You Need to Get Online

Your modem and router are the dynamic duo you need to get online, so long as you don't mistake one for the other.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion

President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his administration’s latest move that has blown up his agenda in Congress. Trump on Friday stood by the newly created "anti-weaponization" fund that some Republicans have described as a slush fund launched by the Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this week. He argued that what could have been a massive payday for himself was converted into "justice" for others. "I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go ...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Gulf Widens Between Mamdani and Pro-Israel Jewish Leaders

In recent days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has taken actions that have made the relationship between his office and some Jewish New York leaders more fraught.

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani posts selfie at Knicks game, gets viciously mocked online

So far, the conference finals of the NBA Playoffs have both been must-see TV, and I say that as someone who isn't a big fan of the NBA as it is.The Spurs and Thunder have been locked in a tight battle, splitting the first two games of the series in Oklahoma City, while the Knicks have shown everyone the mythical powers of Madison Square Garden, ripping Cleveland's heart out in overtime in game one and turning a close one at halftime into a comfortable win to take a 2-0 series lead.And when I say...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Prime Video Didn’t Waste Any Time Dropping the First Trailer for ‘Vought Rising’

'The Boys' prequel spin-off show, starring Jensen Ackles, will premiere on Prime Video in 2027.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Even If You Hate AI, You Will Use Google AI Search

The search giant’s AI-crafted answers are so convenient, you’ll be sucked in—to the detriment of the web and the artists and thinkers behind it.

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

Avoid price discrimination with this 3-year VPN subscription for $68

TL;DR: Planning a trip? This Surfshark VPN subscription can help you avoid regional price hikes. Grab your 3-year subscription for $67.20 (reg. $430) with code VPN20 for an extra 20% off. Surfshark VPN can help you avoid travel restrictions and price gouging thanks to its access to 3,200+ 10 Gbps servers in 100 countries. Read the rest The post Avoid price discrimination with this 3-year VPN subscription for $68 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

A Bipartisan Amendment Would End Police License Plate Tracking Nationwide

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: US lawmakers plan to introduce an amendment Thursday at a House committee markup hearing that would prohibit any recipient of federal highway funding from using automated license plate readers for any purpose other than tolling -- a sweeping restriction that, if adopted, would bring an immediate end to state and local ALPR programs across the United States. The amendment, obtained first by WIRED, is sponsored by Representative Scott Perry, a Pennsy...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

SpaceX Taps Crypto Billionaire to Lead First Crewed Mission to Mars

SpaceX shared new details about a crewed Mars flyby in the lead-up to Thursday's Flight 12 launch attempt.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

'Mission Impossible' Begins: Watch Live As Kevin Warsh Is Sworn In As 17th Fed Chair

'Mission Impossible' Begins: Watch Live As Kevin Warsh Is Sworn In As 17th Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who’s promised the biggest shakeup in decades at the US central bank, is set to be sworn into office this morning at 1100ET in a White House ceremony as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh takes over at a tense moment for the economy and the central bank. Inflation has reaccelerated, driven by the impact of war in the Middle East on energy supplies. The Fed, meanwhile, has bee...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

UBS Warns Of "Scary" Oil Price Scenarios Once Inventory Buffers Run Dry

UBS Warns Of "Scary" Oil Price Scenarios Once Inventory Buffers Run Dry Drawing down crude inventories at a record pace, with SPR releases doing the heavy lifting to cushion the Gulf supply shock, only delays the move higher in crude oil prices. Once those buffers are depleted, oil risks being violently repriced higher. That is why the Trump administration's race to secure a peace deal with Iran and reopen the Hormuz chokepoint has taken on new urgency in recent weeks. The longer t...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

MS NOW reporter pans Kash Patel's 'basically bogus' FBI stats after touting Biden-era crime data

An MS NOW reporter is panning what he calls "basically bogus" FBI stats after previously touting the ones released under the Biden administration without such scrutiny.MS NOW justice correspondent Ken Dilanian co-authored a report last week alleging FBI Director Kash Patel was "padding the stats" to boost arrest numbers, citing agency insiders."It was remarkable to hear Kash Patel really lean into these stats, which our sources say are basically bogus," Dilanian said, referencing Patel's content...

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

Farther Finance, which is building an AI-enabled wealth management platform for financial advisors, raised a $150M Series D at a $1B+ post-money valuation

Ryan Lawler / Axios: Farther Finance, which is building an AI-enabled wealth management platform for financial advisors, raised a $150M Series D at a $1B+ post-money valuation Farther Finance, which

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Unlocking soft robotics control with AI's cousin: Reservoir computing

Soft robotics—machines made of flexible, muscle-like materials—can bend and stretch in fluid ways that put the rigid robots of old sci-fi movies to shame. But the flexibility that lets them pick ripe

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

New details begin to emerge in Kyle Busch death as NASCAR world remains in shock

Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, becoming the first active NASCAR driver to die since Dale Earnhardt in 2001.Busch's family released a statement hours before his death, only saying that the two-time Cup champion would miss Sunday's race at Charlotte after being hospitalized with a "severe illness." Busch died sometime Thursday afternoon, with no cause of death given.The Associated Press has since reported that Busch collapsed in a Chevy simulator sometime Wednesday and was transported to a Charlo...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

OpenAI burned through $1.22 per dollar earned even after stripping out stock-based compensation

OpenAI pulled in about $5.7 billion in Q1 2026 revenue but still lost $1.22 for every dollar earned, putting its adjusted operating margin at minus 122 percent. The article OpenAI burned through $1.22

Tech - Universe Today - 4 hours ago

Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 3: Tiny Chemistry Labs

Two hydrogen atoms can't form an H2 molecule on their own in empty space. They need a surface. The universe has only one surface available, and it's something I have just spent two articles complaining about.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Viral Video Reveals Extent Of LA's Homeless Hell

Viral Video Reveals Extent Of LA's Homeless Hell Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A shocking video making the rounds shows the reality of life under Los Angeles bridges: a sprawling setup of makeshift homes complete with lighting tapped into the city power grid, tables of items, and a self-contained community living off public resources. The clip, originally from local documentarian @whitewallstuntz, captures a resident proudly displaying his space. "This how people ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at major airport leaves travelers scrambling

British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry. The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system.The outage prevented luggage from being processed for several hours creating long lines and piles of stranded suitcases throughout parts of the terminal, a...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Trump celebrates Stephen Colbert leaving late-night with blistering early-morning Truth Social post

President Donald Trump lambasted Stephen Colbert after his final show on Thursday, celebrating the liberal comedian's final appearance on CBS."Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!" Trump wrote on Truth Social at almost 2AM on Friday.Colbert officially made his final bow as host of "Th...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

David Koepp Wrote 42 Drafts of ‘Disclosure Day’ Before Spielberg’s Approval

Plus, how does a yacht bartender get 'supernatural revenge'?

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Ken Jennings on the 'Jeopardy!' prep trick he swears by and the category that made even him sweat

Ken Jennings says that "Jeopardy!" fans who want to be contestants shouldn’t overthink their preparation."I would say watching the show is the best way to prep for the show," the host explained to Fox News Digital on the red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival. "If you watch ‘Jeopardy!’ like the rhythm of the host's voice will kind of get into your pulse. You'll know the kind of stuff that comes up, the kind of material. That's how you become a good ‘Jeopardy!’ player."And if someone is try...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu is a lazy attempt at bringing TV to the big screen

The Mandalorian and Grogu can't quite leave its TV origins behind.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Rubio Says 'Not There Yet' As Reports Of Draft Iran Deals Circulating Deemed Inaccurate

Rubio Says 'Not There Yet' As Reports Of Draft Iran Deals Circulating Deemed Inaccurate Summary Rubio confirms that there's been no deal and that "we're not there yet" - amid broader late morning pushback against morning optimistic, premature headlines. Saudi sources report Pakistan army chief and a Qatar delegation en route to Tehran, only for CBS to cite Pakistan Foreign Ministry which says "not aware" of Field Marshal Munir's visit. Influential Iranian parliament member threat...

Alt - Boing Boing - 4 hours ago

Trump not committing to attending son's wedding: "not good timing for me"

President Trump will "try" to attend his son Donald Jr.'s wedding to socialite Bettina Anderson, but the timing is "not good" for him. Responding to a reporter at the White House, he pointed out that the Iran war "and other things" are already on the schedule. Read the rest The post Trump not committing to attending son's wedding: "not good timing for me" appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Minnesota fraud suspect who jumped from building is arrested, FBI says

A Minnesota suspect accused of perpetrating fraud was captured after fleeing from law enforcement, according to FBI Director Kash Patel."After today’s interagency press conference announcing 15 public healthcare fraud indictments in Minnesota, the below subject who fled when FBI executed today’s raid Muhammad Omar has now been arrested," Patel announced in a Thursday post on X.FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia had said during a news conference on Thursday that an individual fled after leap...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Hope And Reality

Hope And Reality By Teeuwe Mevissen, Senior Macro Strategist at Rabobank Since the start of the Iran war the market has had a tendency to view the likelihood of a peace agreement with a ‘glass half full’ attitude. Once again, markets have found some comfort in encouraging remarks from both the US and Iran, even though both sides are making it clear that there are still major sticking points on critical issues. US Secretary of State Rubio has suggested that there are “some goods s...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Adrenaline-packed preview released for upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure,' features loaded cast

A new preview is out for the upcoming D-Day film "Pressure."Basic info:SEAL TEAM 6 MEMBER REVEALS EPIC DETAILS OF OSAMA BIN LADEN RAIDThere has been serious hype surrounding "Pressure" for a lot of reasons. First, as I covered Thursday, people love WWII stories. That's simply a fact.NEW BOOK REVEALS UNTOLD STORY OF GEN. WAINWRIGHT, HIGHEST-RANKING AMERICAN POW OF WORLD WAR IIAdd in the fact it's about D-Day, and it's easy to understand why people are incredibly excited.Second, the cast of "Press...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

California governor signs first US executive order to protect workers from AI job loss

California's governor just signed the first executive order by a US governor aimed at protecting workers from AI-driven job loss. The article California governor signs first US executive order to prot

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

Researchers Find Surprising Link Between Grapes and Sun Protection

Skin samples from people who ate grapes revealed increased natural protection against ultraviolet rays.

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

Zero2IPO Research: Chinese AI startups raised $16.2B in Q1 2026, up 185% YoY, led by top AI labs including Moonshot, Z.ai, and MiniMax

Karen Tian / South China Morning Post: Zero2IPO Research: Chinese AI startups raised $16.2B in Q1 2026, up 185% YoY, led by top AI labs including Moonshot, Z.ai, and MiniMax Funding for China's arti

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Trump Sending 5,000 Additional Troops To Poland, After Same Number Reduced From Germany

Trump Sending 5,000 Additional Troops To Poland, After Same Number Reduced From Germany President Trump announced in a post on Truth Social late Thursday that he will send 5,000 additional troops to Poland, which has raised a lot of questions and introduced some level of confusion, given this is precisely the same number of troops the Pentagon has announced it plans to pull out of Germany. "Based on the successful Election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, who I was p...

Alt - Boing Boing - 5 hours ago

Irish seagull shits on King Charles III

On a visit to Northern Ireland, King Charles III received an indifferent gift from one of the locals. "At least it didn't land on my head," he said, after a seagull shat on his jacket. Charles was visiting the southeast coastal town on the second day of a three-day visit with Queen Camilla. Read the rest The post Irish seagull shits on King Charles III appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Black Rifle Coffee co-founder releases new music video honoring fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day

Black Rifle Coffee co-founder Mat Best is known for much more than his multimillion-dollar beverage empire; now, he's showcasing his musical talents in a new music video paying tribute to fallen soldiers.The viral entrepreneur released the country song "Folded Flag" on Fox Nation on Friday. The description on the official YouTube video describes the song's purpose and timely partnership with the Major Brent Taylor Foundation ahead of Memorial Day weekend.'BLACK HAWK DOWN' SNIPER SHINES LIGHT ON ...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Scarlett Johansson, who earned $43 million in 2025, says life is a constant 'deficit' at home

Scarlett Johansson has finally admitted that the idea of a good work-life balance does not exist.During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Johansson shared that there is always a "deficit" somewhere in her life despite accumulating a mass amount of success."I think actually admitting that there is no work-life balance is the first step to kind of getting there in a way, because it’s not possible. There's always something that is… there's a deficit in some area, and I think you have to be… I l...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

All the Questions We Have After ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

Let's talk about some spoilers in the new 'Star Wars' film, starring Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life

Imagine getting put on testosterone at 14 years old because doctors convinced you that if you didn’t, you may be suicidal.While I was physically very healthy, I was emotionally and mentally vulnerable struggling with profound discomfort in my body after childhood sexual abuse. In the eyes of the medical system, that distress was enough to justify permanently altering my body before I was old enough to fully understand what was being taken from me.This is my story, and one that I look back on wit...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the telephoto smartphones

We put the Oppo Find X9 Ultra up against the Vivo X300 Ultra to see which telephoto smartphone reigns supreme.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI girlfriend dumps Hollywood filmmaker

IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER:- Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him- AI layoffs may be backfiring on companies- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns China has ‘all the chips they need’ despite US bansBAD BREAK-UP: Dating in the digital era isn't easy, as one Oscar-nominated filmmaker learned the hard way. Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Martin Scorsese classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," revealed in a Facebook post that he had dabbled in developing an "AI girlfrien...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

DNC chair under pressure again after flipping on releasing autopsy

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is facing increased scrutiny from his party, including calls to resign, after he changed his months-long stance and released the party's long-awaited autopsy on its 2024 election loss.After months of refusing to release the report, which was meant to be an analysis of how and why former Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election, Martin flipped and released the report Thursday.Martin claimed he initially believed that putting o...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Tara Reid has people talking after her latest red carpet appearance, parents fight at Toledo school and MEAT

Welcome to the official summer kickoff edition of Screencaps where many of us put in a half-day and then, BOOM, summer officially starts as you tee off No. 1 at your favorite local golf course, but before we do that, we have to check in with Tara Reid of "American Pie" fame.Did you see the 50-year-old Reid on the red carpet in Cannes this week? "I wish her well," one fan wrote on Instagram after getting a look at red carpet video footage from a Cannes Film Festival event. Look, it's no secret th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Regulators Circle StanChart After CEO's AI Layoff Comments Spark Uproar

Regulators Circle StanChart After CEO's AI Layoff Comments Spark Uproar It has been a tumultuous week for Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters. Winters appeared out of touch with the growing anxiety surrounding mounting white-collar AI-related job losses. He described the bank's AI adoption push as "not cost-cutting," but rather as "replacing lower-value human capital with financial and investment capital." Such language ignited a firestorm for the CEO and the bank, and by the end...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Sources: DeepSeek execs told potential investors in its ongoing $10B round that it will prioritize groundbreaking AI research over short-term commercialization

Lulu Yilun Chen / Bloomberg: Sources: DeepSeek execs told potential investors in its ongoing $10B round that it will prioritize groundbreaking AI research over short-term commercialization DeepSeek'

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Engadget Podcast: RGB, OLED and the TVs you should buy today

Which new TV should you buy? The Engadget Podcast dives into RGB LCDs, OLED and all the new TV tech

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Kacey Musgraves responds to 'fat activist' furious because she can't fit into her new Walmart clothing line

I know there's a lot going on in the world today. Most of it's pretty bad. I get it. Trust me, I get it.But, the news never stops. The cycle never quits. The battle never ends. And, even though we're all hurting today, it's my duty to report the news. So, here we go.Country star Kacey Musgraves is currently beefing with a fat internet activist who is mad at her because Walmart doesn't sell any of her newest line of clothing in plus sizes.And no, don't you dare come after me for calling this woma...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Lesbian comedian Robby Hoffman reveals she's 'traditional' even though her life is anything but

Outspoken comedian Robby Hoffman admitted that she sometimes still relies on "traditional" gender roles, recounting a comedic rant she had when a female handyman showed up to build her furniture instead of a man.Talking on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Hoffman noted that while she and her wife, former "Bachelorette" star Gabby Windey, in some ways live an "untraditional life," there are some old-school rules she sticks to."I get in trouble sometimes because I can be traditional, even though I li...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

SpaceX will launch Starship V3 for its first test flight today

Watch SpaceX launch Starship V3 for the first time.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Fever get warning from league over Caitlin Clark injury reporting

The WNBA warned the Indiana Fever on Thursday for failing to report Caitlin Clark's injury status before she became a late scratch ahead of their game against the Portland Fire.The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury two hours before tip-off on Wednesday. She was not listed on the team’s injury report a day prior when she didn’t practice.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!The league requires teams to list players who are injured on a report by 5 p.m. the night...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Experts stunned after uncovering Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented find

Archaeologists were stunned after recently discovering one of the greatest works of Western literature placed on top of a mummy in Egypt.The one-of-a-kind discovery was announced by the University of Barcelona in an April 20 news release.Researchers from the school uncovered a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" while excavating a Roman-era tomb in the Egyptian town of Al Bahnasa.ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MULTISTORY BUILDINGS IN ONCE-THRIVING CITY LOST TO TIMEThe tomb is located in the Al Bahnasa necropoli...

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say

A nimble 85-year-old took down a man posing as a utility worker who was allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman, authorities said.Matthew Hokulii Aranda, 42, a transient from the Medford area, was indicted May 14 by a Jackson County grand jury on 10 charges stemming from the terrifying May 8 attack, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.Aranda allegedly posed as a utility worker and "laid in wait" for several hours for his 25-year-old victim, who was working as a caregiver at a mobile ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Watch Stephen Colbert Reunite the Casts of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Trilogy

The 'Late Show' host just had his final episode, but these videos tease his Middle-earth future.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

U.S. surprises, confuses NATO with about-face on troop deployment to Poland

U.S. President Donald Trump surprised NATO allies by pledging to send an additional 5,000 troops to ‌Poland, only hours before the alliance's foreign ministers met in Sweden on Friday amid deep divisions over the Iran war.

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says he requested information from Kalshi and Polymarket on their efforts to prevent insider trading

Justin Papp / CNBC: Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says he requested information from Kalshi and Polymarket on their efforts to prevent insider trading Rep. James Comer, R

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Samsung Movingstyle M7 Review: A Screen on Wheels

Made for those who hate having a TV in the home, Samsung’s Movingstyle monitor-on-wheels brings the entertainment when you need it and hides away in a closet when you don’t.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

Hormuz Shock Raises Recession Risk As Retailers Sound Alarm On Consumer Stress

Hormuz Shock Raises Recession Risk As Retailers Sound Alarm On Consumer Stress Oil market experts at Rapidan Energy Group warn that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger an oil shock severe enough to hit consumers hard and push the economy into a downturn on a scale approaching that of the 2008 Great Recession. That warning was reinforced by a UBS analyst, who cautioned that sharper slowdowns for working-class households could emerge this summer as gasoline pump...

Tech - Engadget - 6 hours ago

Iran reportedly funneled billions through Binance to fund its military

The Wall Street Journal claims Iran continued to use Binance to funnel money despite tough sanctions.

World - Fox News - 6 hours ago

Kyle Busch's chilling message after final NASCAR win a painful ending for mourning fans

Twenty-five years ago, then-NASCAR president Mike Helton stood in front of the entire world in the Daytona International Speedway media center and announced the unthinkable."We've lost Dale Earnhardt."Those words that press conference are burned into every NASCAR fan's brain. We can still hear the cameras clicking. We can still see Helton's face. We can still feel the pain, and the loss, and the anger.It was a seismic moment, for all the wrong reasons. It changed the sport forever. It changed ev...

Tech - Gizmodo - 6 hours ago

Data Centers Can Make Neighborhoods Up to 4 Degrees Hotter, Study Finds

Researchers studying data center impacts in Phoenix, Arizona, found that they can raise nearby air temperatures by up to 4 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius).