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Regional - New York Times - 12 minutes ago

Live Updates: U.S. Is Said to Charge Men With Terrorism in Gracie Mansion Attack

Federal prosecutors were preparing a complaint accusing two men of terrorism after a homemade bomb was thrown near the mansion on Saturday. No one was injured.

Regional - New York Times - 16 minutes ago

The Far-Right Influencer Jake Lang has a History of Attracting Violence

Mr. Lang, whose protest at Gracie Mansion on Saturday led to a bomb being thrown outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new home, previously drew counterprotesters to a demonstration in Minneapolis.

Alt - Boing Boing - 31 minutes ago

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is your next go-to tablet

The OnePlus Pad Go 2 isn't a top-of-the-line tablet, and it doesn't need to be. It feels as good to hold and use as Apple's current base-model iPad, with build quality that punches well above its price. If you prefer Android, this is the best mid-range tablet you can buy right now. Read the rest The post The OnePlus Pad Go 2 is your next go-to tablet appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Gizmodo - 40 minutes ago

The ISS May Live for a Little Bit Longer for a Totally Predictable Reason

Congress instructed NASA to not begin deorbiting the ISS until at least one commercial successor is in space.

Alt - Boing Boing - 51 minutes ago

Xbox just officially announced their next console, and it sounds an awful lot like a prebuilt PC

Isn't it weird that this console generation is almost over already? It still feels like the PS5 has yet to get its killer app, and the Xbox camp has given up on the whole idea of killer apps entirely to the point where Halo is now on PlayStation. Read the rest The post Xbox just officially announced their next console, and it sounds an awful lot like a prebuilt PC appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Engadget - 54 minutes ago

Anthropic sues US government over supply chain risk designation

Anthropic has filed a lawsuit to prevent the Pentagon from adding the company it a national security blocklist. This comes days after the Department of Defense sent a letter to Anthropic confirming the company was labeled a supply chain risk; at the time CEO Dario Amodei had all but guaranteed Anthropic would fight back with legal action.The lawsuit claims the designation is unlawful and violated free speech and due process rights. “These actions are unprecedented and unlawful. The Constitution ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 55 minutes ago

A Daily Multivitamin Might Actually Slow Down Your Biological Clock, Study Finds

New research bolsters the idea that a once-daily supplement can cause real improvements to our rate of aging.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 55 minutes ago

For Israel’s Netanyahu, Trump grants wishes, but his support carries risks

War may make them architects of a Mideast catastrophe and could cost them at home.

Alt - Boing Boing - 59 minutes ago

Unfortunately, comedian Ben Palmer's fake ICE hotline is still working as intended

Do you remember the fake ICE hotline that comedian Ben Palmer set up to keep red-blooded American patriots from reporting on their neighbors? Palmer is a master of presenting certain things in such a way that they appear to be other things, which some would call fraud but I call good comedy especially when it's used for a good cause like this. Read the rest The post Unfortunately, comedian Ben Palmer's fake ICE hotline is still working as intended appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Live Nation settlement avoids breakup with Ticketmaster

To keep Ticketmaster, Live Nation is going to have to make some major changes. As first reported by Politico, Live Nation reached a settlement with the Department of Justice in its antitrust case that accused the live entertainment giant of monopolistic practices. Live Nation will reportedly pay at least $200 million in damages to states that were part of the lawsuit filed in May 2024, but avoid selling off Ticketmaster. Live Nation will also be required to make a few changes to its business pra...

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

Scientists find 300 million year old fossilized butthole

About 300 million years ago, a small reptile settled down in the mud, leaving an impression that became only the second fossilized butthole ever found. The title of a paper recently published in Current Biology, "The earliest reptile body impressions with scaly skin," buries the lede. Read the rest The post Scientists find 300 million year old fossilized butthole appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

That was quick: Highguard is shutting down

If you didn't see this coming, you probably need to get your eyes checked. Highguard, the painfully generic hero shooter that made waves purely because of how its initial reveal at The Game Awards seemed almost purpose-engineered to generate as negative of a reaction as possible, is now in hospice. Read the rest The post That was quick: Highguard is shutting down appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

Study found that over a third of hospital aerosol samples tested positive for SARS-CoV-2

I'll never understand why masking isn't required or even just strongly encouraged in all medical facilities, or, at the very least, in hospitals. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Respiratory Medicine shows that my desire for folks to mask in hospitals isn't just paranoia, it's grounded in data that provide strong evidence that hospitals are rife with airborne viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Read the rest The post Study found that over a third ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

VPN use surges in Australia after porn sites block users over age verification law

When Australia begun implementing a British-style age verification law for accessing "adult" material online, porn sites began blocking Australian users rather than comply with the privacy-invading requirements. The result? A surge in VPN downloads. Australian downloads of VPN apps have skyrocketed as one of the world's biggest pornography websites begins blocking Down Under users in protest of new age verification laws. Read the rest The post VPN use surges in Australia after porn sites blo...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Elijah Wood Doesn’t Want Anyone Else Playing Frodo While He’s Still Alive

The actor is already returning to reprise his 'Lord of the Rings' role once more in 'The Hunt for Gollum'.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Anthropic Sues Department of Defense Over Supply-Chain Risk Designation

The Claude chatbot developer says the Trump administration overstepped by escalating a contract dispute into a federal ban on the company’s technology.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

New York's Medicaid Program Under Federal Investigation For Alleged Fraud

New York's Medicaid Program Under Federal Investigation For Alleged Fraud Authored by Sylvia Xu via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Dr. Mehmet Oz launched a federal investigation into New York’s Medicaid program on March 3, citing the unusual spending trend in the state. Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks at a press conference in the Library of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on Feb. 25, 2026. Travis Gillmo...

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

Improving AI models' ability to explain their predictions

In high-stakes settings like medical diagnostics, users often want to know what led a computer vision model to make a certain prediction, so they can determine whether to trust its output. Concept bot

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Live Nation Reaches a Settlement With the DOJ Over Alleged Ticketing Monopoly

The lawsuit aiming to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster looks like it's coming to an end.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 1 hour ago

"Let Them Keep Playing Games": Iran Warns Of $200 Crude Oil

"Let Them Keep Playing Games": Iran Warns Of $200 Crude Oil G-7 finance ministers are holding an emergency meeting on Monday morning to discuss options to cap skyrocketing energy prices, with Brent and WTI trading in triple-digit territory as the Middle East conflict threatens to unleash a global energy shock. As the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies heading into the new week, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned of $200-a-barrel oil. IRGC spokesman Ebrahim Zolfighari sai...

Tech - Slashdot - 1 hour ago

Swiss Vote Places Right To Use Cash In Country's Constitution

Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to use physical cash. "The vote means Switzerland will join the likes of Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia, which have already written the right to cold, hard cash in their constitutions," reports Politico. From the report: Official results revealed that 73.4 percent of voters backed the legal amendment, which the government proposed as a counter to a similar initiative by a group called the Swiss Freedom Movemen...

Alt - Boing Boing - 1 hour ago

This 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is now under $135

TL;DR: Save your back and knees from strain with the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop—now for $134.99 (reg. $299.99).  One of the many promises of the technological revolution was an ease of household chores. Although we still have a ways to go, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Self-Empty Robot Vacuum and Mop is doing its bit to help. Read the rest The post This 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop is now under $135 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

I had said it earlier, I will say it again.

Thanks to AI, there will come a day when we will not be able to different between reality and artificial. Go ahead, promote AI more everywhere as you are doing now. submitted by /u/theknavigator [link

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Key Events This Week: CPI, PCE, ADP, Durable Goods And More

Key Events This Week: CPI, PCE, ADP, Durable Goods And More With the Fed in their self-imposed blackout period, the economic data will get a chance to do the talking ahead of the March 18th FOMC meeting. Of particular note will be the inflation data, namely Wednesday’s CPI report for February and Friday’s core PCE reading for January, but there will also be some scattered labor market data to help put context around last Friday’s disappointing February employment report. Of course, ...

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

Latest "Andrew" pics from Epstein Files look an awful lot like footage stills

More photos depicting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, or someone who looks a lot like him, has emerged from the Epstein Files being released piecemeal by the U.S. Department of Justice. The man in the image is embracing a young woman or girl on his lap in billionaire sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan residence. Read the rest The post Latest "Andrew" pics from Epstein Files look an awful lot like footage stills appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Amazon’s Zoox will test its robotaxis in Dallas and Phoenix

Amazon’s self-driving subsidiary Zoox announced on Monday that it will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Dallas and Phoenix. The company will initially deploy retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with human safety drivers to map the new cities before eventually rolling out its purpose-built robotaxis. Zoox says these two cities will offer a chance to test its sensors and battery performance in unique conditions its cars haven't yet encountered in existing markets. Phoenix experiences extrem...

Tech - Universe Today - 2 hours ago

Terraforming Mars Isn't a Climate Problem—It's an Industrial Nightmare

Even when the idea of terraforming Mars was originally put forward, the idea was daunting. Changing the environment of an entire planet is not something to do easily. Over the following decades, plenty of scientists and engineers have looked at the problem, and most have come to the same conclusion - we’re not going to be able to make Mars anything like Earth anytime soon. A new paper available in pre-print on arXiv from Slava Turyshev of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is a good explainer as ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Parents honor fallen Army captain with 'giving soul' after deadly Iranian strike kills six

The parents of Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork are remembering their son as a leader with a "giving soul" after he was killed during the Iranian regime’s initial strikes in Operation Epic Fury."Cody was larger than life. He had a giving soul and, in my opinion, he was a natural-born leader," Khork's father, James Khork, said Monday on "Fox and Friends.""I watched people come to him from all walks of life throughout his life when he was playing paintball, ROTC, his high school friends. All the way ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Cowboys agree to trade with Packers for Pro Bowl defensive lineman: reports

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly set to bolster their defensive line with an intriguing trade involving the Green Bay Packers on Monday.The Cowboys agreed to acquire Pro Bowl defensive tackle Rashan Gary for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. The deal comes as the team lost out on trying to acquire Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders. He was dealt to the Baltimore Ravens last week.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Packers selected Gary with the...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Jets to acquire All-Pro defensive back in trade with Dolphins: report

The New York Jets are reportedly set to acquire Miami Dolphins All-Pro defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade as NFL free agency gets off to a raucous start.The Dolphins will send Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, which initially came from the Los Angeles Chargers, ESPN reported Monday. Fitzpatrick’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told the outlet that Fitzpatrick will sign a three-year, $40 million deal with New York.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt’s...

Tech - Quanta Magazine - 2 hours ago

Disorder Drives One of Nature’s Most Complex Machines

At the dawn of complex life, evolution created a container for DNA, its most treasured item. A few billion years later, 20th-century microscopists looked at this container the nucleus up close and saw that it was covered in tiny openings. At the time, they didn’t know what to make of these structures, but as microscopy improved, something grand came into focus: what we now call “nuclear pore… Source

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

iPhone 17e Review: So Much More Bang for Your Buck

Apple addressed nearly every complaint about the iPhone 16e and kept the price the same. It's a good deal.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Trump Cabinet Members Allegedly Buying Nuclear Bunkers

Trump Cabinet Members Allegedly Buying Nuclear Bunkers Via Modernity.news, The Iran conflict has ignited a massive surge in demand for nuclear-proof bunkers across America, with even top Trump administration officials securing their own underground fortresses amid whispers of World War Three. As The Telegraph reports, Ron Hubbard, owner of Atlas Survival Shelters, reports being “inundated with calls” since the conflict erupted, with enquiries spiking “tenfold.” The Texas-based...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Live Nation, U.S. Department of Justice reach settlement in antitrust trial

The trial in the case began last week after a judge in February rejected Live Nation's bid to dismiss ​the lawsuit.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

SETI Thinks It Might Have Missed a Few Alien Calls. Here’s Why

The researchers who scan the skies for radio signals from extraterrestrials are now rethinking their approach.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

DHS hammers Dems over airport security lines amid funding lapse

The Department of Homeland Security blamed Democrats for travelers facing long security lines amid a DHS funding lapse."Americans are now enduring the severe fallout from the Democrat shutdown of DHS. Today, travelers are facing TSA lines of up to nearly 3 hours long at some major airports causing missed flights and massive delays during peak travel," DHS deputy assistant secretary for public affairs Lauren Bis said in a statement, according to Transportation Security Administration posts Sunday...

Alt - Boing Boing - 2 hours ago

Interactive maps of lighthouses

Lighthouses of the Northern Seas is a beautiful map of glimmering coastlines at night, a cloudless world where everything but the lighthouses are turned off. It shows 23,217 lights, separated into white, red, green and yellow, with their flash pattern (fixed, steady, quick, occulting) and options to show "major" lights only and the visibility ranges. Read the rest The post Interactive maps of lighthouses appeared first on Boing Boing.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Oklo And Centrus Signal Progress On America's Nuclear Fuel-Chain Bottleneck

Oklo And Centrus Signal Progress On America's Nuclear Fuel-Chain Bottleneck Oklo and Centrus Energy announced they have agreed to pursue a joint venture focused on deconversion services for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) and the advancement of related fuel-cycle technologies and supply chains. The JV would operate at Centrus’ Piketon site in Ohio, co-located with the existing enrichment facility and adjacent to Oklo’s planned 1.2 GW power campus. Centrus also recently st...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Lainey Wilson says city people have wrong view of country towns as she defends her 'blue collar' roots

Lainey Wilson hasn't forgotten her roots.Wilson, 33, reflected on growing up in her tiny farm town of Baskin, Louisiana home to roughly 170 people and the misconception "city people" tend to have about blue-collar towns."Where I'm from, it's really just like a big farming community," she said during an appearance on the "No Filter" podcast. "Like my daddy farms corn, wheat, soybeans, oats. Very blue-collar town. We don't even have a red light. We have a caution light."The country music star note...

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Best Base Layers (2026): Merino Wool, Synthetic, and More

Whether you’re layering up for winter cold or looking for an ultralight summer system, I’ve tested and found the best base layers for all your outdoor adventures.

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Expect Grogu to Talk in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, Do Not

The new 'Star Wars' movie will not answer the biggest linguistic debate of the galaxy: who's the anomaly of their species, Yoda or Yaddle?

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

US Military Tested Device That May Be Tied To Havana Syndrome On Rats, Sheep

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CBS News: Tonight, we have details of a classified U.S. intelligence mission that has obtained a previously unknown weapon that may finally unlock a mystery. Since at least 2016, U.S. diplomats, spies and military officers have suffered crippling brain injuries. They've told of being hit by an overwhelming force, damaging their vision, hearing, sense of balance and cognition. but the government has doubted their stories. They've been called delusional. We...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that more casualties are expected in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with seven U.S. soldiers having been killed so far in the fighting.Hegseth made the comment during an interview with CBS’ "60 Minutes" that aired on Sunday."The president's been right to say there will be casualties," Hegseth said. "Things like this don't happen without casualties.""There will be more casualties," he continued. "And no one is I mean, especially our generation knows ...

World - Fox News - 3 hours ago

Michigan State star draws fresh scrutiny with kick toward opponent's groin

Tensions were running high between two rivals on Sunday as the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team edged the Michigan State Spartans, 90-80.Spartans star Jeremy Fears Jr. drew scrutiny in the first half of the game when he kicked toward opponent Elliot Cadeau’s groin. He was called for a technical foul as the video review showed that he swung his right leg backward into Cadeau.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCadeau immediately walked toward his bench and called for head c...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Dem Leaders Can't Explain Past Support For Unilateral Presidential War Powers

Dem Leaders Can't Explain Past Support For Unilateral Presidential War Powers Authored by Jonathan Turley, In Rage and the Republic, I quote former Rep. Jaamal Bowman (D., N.Y.) as capturing the essence of an age of rage when a colleague asked him to stop yelling outside of the House floor. Bowman responded, “I was screaming before you interrupted me.” Bowman’s statement came to mind this week when Democratic members were miffed when they were interrupted in tirades over war power...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Live Updates: N.Y. Police Commissioner Says Gracie Mansion Incident Inspired by Islamic State

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that three improvised explosive devices were found, including one that was found in a vehicle on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident on Saturday.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Hims and Hers Erupts In Epic Squeeze As Novo Nordisk Ends GLP-1 Feud

Hims and Hers Erupts In Epic Squeeze As Novo Nordisk Ends GLP-1 Feud Novo Nordisk confirmed Monday morning that its months-long GLP-1 feud with telehealth firm Hims and Hers Health has, at least for now, been put on ice, with the Danish drugmaker set to sell Wegovy and Ozempic through HIMS' platform by the end of the month. The feud's end was first reported by Bloomberg late Friday and has sparked a panic short squeeze in heavily shorted HIMS shares in New York premarket trading. B...

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

iPad Air M4 review: Still Apple's best overall tablet, with a few caveats

Perhaps one of the most surprising things about the Apple Silicon era is how quickly Apple now updates its products. Take the iPad Air, for example. It’s been less than two years since the company released the M2-powered iPad Air in 11- and 13-inch sizes. We’re already on our third iPad Air iteration, one with the M4 inside. That’s the same chip that was inside the iPad Pro that was unveiled alongside that M2-powered Air in 2024. (The Pro was updated with an M5 last fall.) Just as I said a year ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Glasgow fire destroys historic building, snarls train services

A major fire in the heart of Glasgow crippled Scottish train services Monday as firefighters worked to douse the blaze that destroyed a four-storey building near Scotland's busiest railway station.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Showrunner Teases Jessica Jones’ Return

Plus, new rumors about casting the 'X-Files' reboot.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

M4 iPad Air Review: The ‘Better’ iPad Is Now Really That Good

Small upgrades and an improved iPadOS change everything.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Apple iPhone 17e Review: MagSafe Makes a Difference

A bump in storage and the addition of MagSafe make Apple's cheapest iPhone a better value proposition than its predecessor.

Tech - Wired - 3 hours ago

Feeld Was a Dating App for the Freaks. Now Some People Call It ‘Normie Hell’

The app that catered to unconventional kinks is gaining steam among daters with vanilla preferences—and some aren’t happy about it.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

iPhone 17e review: The economical choice

By introducing the iPhone 17e just a year after the iPhone 16e, Apple is closing some gaps. Before, the company would only roll out a new entry-level iPhone every few years, with the iPhone 5c (2013), iPhone XR (2018) and iPhone SE (2016, 2020, 2022) all having two to four years between their releases. But Apple is getting into an annual groove now, and having renamed the device to integrate better with the rest of the iPhone lineup, Apple is making a clear statement: It cares about the midrange...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Iran Says 'No Room' for Talks As US Seeks To 'Partition Country, Take Oil' - New Hardline Ayatollah Takes Command

Iran Says 'No Room' for Talks As US Seeks To 'Partition Country, Take Oil' - New Hardline Ayatollah Takes Command Summary: Younger, reportedly more 'hardline' Ayatollah takes command as regime stability continues: Military and political elites have pledged allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei, who replaces his slain father as supreme leader and is viewed as a figure favored by the IRGC. Offramp, or more global shock and pain ahead? Trump after seeing oil prices: Short term oil pri...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Dolphins make decision on Tua Tagovailoa's future with team

The Miami Dolphins are moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan announced on Monday that the team will release Tagovailoa as NFL free agency begins. Miami selected Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2020 draft, but injuries and inconsistent play appeared to lead the team’s decision.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I recently informed Tua and his representation that we are going to move in a new direction at the quarterback ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Timothée Chalamet sparks heated debate after claiming that ‘no one cares’ about ballet and opera

Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash from the ballet and opera communities after making remarks suggesting that "no one cares" about the centuries-old art forms.In a video from a "CNN and Variety Town Hall Event" that was uploaded on Feb. 24, the 30-year-old actor and Matthew McConaughey discussed the growing industry tendency for films to front-load their "biggest action set pieces" instead of saving those sequences for the end. Chalamet noted that he had seen an appetite, particularly among yo...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Travel is about to get more expensive as Iran conflict sparks jet fuel crunch

Airfares could rise in the weeks ahead as the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and squeezes jet-fuel supplies, increasing costs for airlines and passengers.Fuel traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz closely, because disruptions from U.S.-Israeli strikes and retaliatory Iranian drone and missile attacks could quickly ripple through global oil and gas flows.Just about 21 miles wide at its narrowest, the Strait of Hormuz, between Iran and Oman, is a global energy choke point. Roughly 20 mi...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Fake Google Gemini AI pushes ‘Google Coin’ crypto scam

You may think you can spot a crypto scam from a mile away. But what if the pitch comes from what looks like an official Google AI assistant, answering your questions in real time and showing projected profits? That is exactly what scammers are doing now. Security researchers at Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company known for tracking malware and online scams, recently uncovered a live "Google Coin" presale site featuring a chatbot that claimed to be Google's Gemini AI. The bot walked visitors th...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Tankers to resume normal movement in Middle East in 'a few weeks' at worst, Energy sec says, ending oil surge

The price of oil shot up amid the Trump administration's targeting of Iran due to a "fear premium in the marketplace," but Iran-forced oil inflation is "finally going to come to an end," according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, when vessels resume normal movement."We're not too long away, I think, before you will see more regular resumption of ship traffic through the Straits of Hormuz," Wright told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday. "Yes, we're nowhere near normal traffic right now. And t...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Top Trump agency cuts off foreign nationals from all loan programs: 'Must prioritize American citizens'

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new policy that would ban foreign nationals and noncitizens from accessing its loan services a continuation of efforts to refocus federal resources to ventures that align with American prioritization."The Trump SBA is committed to driving economic growth and job creation for American citizens," SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement on Friday.The requirement will apply to its Surety Bond and Microloan programs and is an expan...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Fanatics relocates flag football game featuring Tom Brady, NFL stars from Saudi Arabia

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is indeed relocating to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.The Fanatics Studios venture that will feature Tom Brady on FOX Sports will keep its originally scheduled date of March 21, though it won’t be playing at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amid ongoing military operations in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, Iran and others.BMO Stadium is the host site for flag football in the 2028 Olympics. And, as the relocation is announced, so is the ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Forget protein and fiber here's the nutrient you may be lacking and how to get more

First, it was protein. Now, fiber is having a well-deserved moment as America's most sought-after nutrient.But there may be another essential nutrient that is being quietly overlooked: omega-3 fatty acids."We're sticking with fiber right now, but there will be a year of the omegas," Steph Grasso, a Virginia-based registered dietitian and author of "Crave, Cook, Nourish," told Fox News Digital. THE COMMON PROTEIN MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE AFTER AGE 50 THAT'S ACCELERATING MUSCLE LOSS"Most Americans are ...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Tesla builds a car with no steering wheel. Now what?

The first Tesla Cybercab has officially rolled off the floor at Tesla Gigafactory Texas. And yes, it has no steering wheel. No pedals either. That alone makes it one of the boldest vehicles ever built for public roads. Elon Musk says production starts in April. For a company known for ambitious deadlines, that claim stands out. Still, building a car without human controls raises a bigger question. Is the technology ready?Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security a...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

Dem Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Pentagon Officials Saying Iran War 'God's Divine Plan'

Dem Lawmakers Demand Probe Into Pentagon Officials Saying Iran War 'God's Divine Plan' Via The Cradle Dozens of US Democratic lawmakers have called for an investigation into allegations that military commanders are portraying the war on Iran as part of biblical prophecy, according to reporting by Military.com, citing complaints from service members and a letter sent to the Department of War inspector general last week. The request follows hundreds of reports that officers told tro...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Petraeus calls for immediate sanctions on Russia over alleged intelligence support to Iran

Retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus is calling for immediate sanctions against Russia after reports that Moscow is providing Iran with intelligence support assistance he says could explain the improved accuracy of Iranian missile and drone attacks."[President Trump] should ask Congress to pass the sanctions bill that is in the Senate…" Petraeus told "The Sunday Briefing." "[Sen. Lindsey Graham] has over 90 out of 100 senators supporting it. It would be a very powerful signal to Russia. It woul...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Alberta schools pull more than 160 titles due to ban on explicit images of sexual acts

Alberta school divisions complying with a provincial order have removed dozens of graphic novels from their shelves, from illustrated versions of literary classics to coming-of-age memoirs and dramatic retellings of mythology, access to information request results show.

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Dustin Rhodes reacts to Cody Rhodes' WWE Hall of Fame wish for him

The WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026 was still being fleshed out last week as the tag team duo known as Demolition were announced as the latest inductees with Stephanie McMahon and AJ Styles.Dustin Rhodes was known as Goldust, for the most part, when he was stepping in between the ropes of a WWE ring. The Goldust character debuted in 1995. He completely owned the gimmick for decades, completely separating himself from his legendary father, Dusty Rhodes.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEW...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

WWE NXT star dishes on viral AJ Styles conversation at Royal Rumble

WWE NXT star Kelani Jordan entered the women’s Royal Rumble match as the 27th participant in the match, hoping to win the event and book a ticket to WrestleMania 42.Jordan didn’t end up winning the match but made a huge impact. She went to the top rope and hit a Phoenix Splash. She was then able to showcase her gymnastic stylings in the ring when she took down Bayley, Liv Morgan, Jacy Jayne and Raquel Rodriguez.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWWE cameras caught Jordan talking w...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Travis Kelce's future hangs in balance as NFL free agency kicks off

The hourglass has been flipped, and the NFL world awaits to see what Travis Kelce will decide when it comes to his playing future.Kelce entered the 2025 season with one year remaining on his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He signed a two-year extension with the team before the start of the 2024 season in what some thought could be the final two years of his legendary career.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMNFL teams and players can agree to deals beginning on Monday at no...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

Warrants served in New Jersey, Pennsylvania as feds look into possible NYC terrorism

Federal agents on Monday served search warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as investigators probe a possible act of terrorism tied to explosive devices thrown during a protest in New York City.A New York Police Department source told Fox News that devices hurled into the crowd were packed with nuts, bolts and screws, and contained a chemical substance inside a taped canister fitted with a fuse.Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who were arrested on Saturday, remained in custody as federal teams ...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

AI fake-news detectors may look accurate but fail in real use, study finds

A dubious link from a friend. A headline too sensational to be true. A video that seems fake but you can't be sure. As online misinformation grows harder to detect, new artificial-intelligence tools p

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

At least 42 people killed in Kenya floods

The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, and elsewhere has nearly doubled to 42, the government said ‌in a statement issued late on Sunday.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

As War Rages In Iran, UK MoD Surveys Troops On Wearing Makeup And Nail Polish

As War Rages In Iran, UK MoD Surveys Troops On Wearing Makeup And Nail Polish Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, While flames engulf Iranian oil depots following U.S. and Israeli strikes, and Iran retaliates with missiles targeting the UAE and Israel, the UK Ministry of Defence has sparked backlash by circulating a survey to troops about relaxing appearance standards. The questionnaire asks if male soldiers should be allowed to wear makeup, nail polish, and longer hair, r...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The 10 best sleep apps and gadgets for a better night's sleep in 2026

Tech has a bad (and deserved) reputation as a sleep killer. Blue light, incessant scrolling and information onslaught conspire to keep us on edge and exiled from dreamland. But a few gadgets and apps out there may actually help us sleep. We’ve tried many such products over the years and have gathered the ones that actually did some good in this list. But first, take the arguably most important step towards good sleep: Use the sleep schedule on your phone (Android, iPhone). Once you’ve done that,...

Tech - Engadget - 4 hours ago

The best air purifier for 2026

As houses and apartments get more energy efficient, they also get more airtight, limiting air exchange with the outside world. That’s partly why indoor air is often far more polluted than outdoor air. Synthetic building materials, cleaning products, pet dander, cooking emissions and smoke all conspire to muck up what we breathe in. In our tests, the best way to get the green light from our air quality monitors was opening the windows. But bad weather, wildfires and high pollen-count days mean yo...

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

‘Gravity Falls’ Is *Finally* Getting an Art Book

If you've been holding out hope all this time for a 'Gravity Falls' art book, Alex Hirsch and Rob Renzetti have something for you.

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Homes Searched in Pennsylvania After Bomb Near N.Y.C. Mayor’s House

Federal authorities conducted searches after a homemade bomb that failed to detonate was thrown outside Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence. No one was hurt in the incident.

Tech - Slashdot - 5 hours ago

New SETI Study: Why We Might Have Been Missing Alien Signals

After decades of searching for extraterrestrial intelligence, the nonprofit SETI Foundation has an announcement. "A new study by researchers at the SETI Institute suggests stellar 'space weather' could make radio signals from extraterrestrial intelligence harder to detect." Stellar activity and plasma turbulence near a transmitting planet can broaden an otherwise ultra-narrow signal, spreading its power across more frequencies and making it more difficult to detect in traditional narrowband sear...

Tech - Engadget - 5 hours ago

Qualcomm's new Arduino Ventuno Q is an AI-focused computer designed for robotics

Qualcomm, which purchased microcontroller board manufacturer Arduino last year, just announced a new single-board computer that marries AI with robotics. Called the Arduino Ventuno Q, it uses Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ8 processor along with a dedicated STM32H5 low-latency microcontroller (MCU). "Ventuno Q is engineered specifically for systems that move, manipulate and respond to the physical world with precision and reliability," the company wrote on the product page.  The Ventuno Q is more sophi...

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Best Sonos Speakers (2026): Soundbars, Headphones, Dolby Atmos, and More

From smart speakert so soundbars, Sonos makes the best streaming speakers you can buy. These are my personal favorites.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 5 hours ago

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Temporary Protected Status For Over 300,000 Haitians

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Temporary Protected Status For Over 300,000 Haitians Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that the Department of Homeland Security had unlawfully terminated the Temporary Protected Status designation for several hundred thousand Haitians living in the United States. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times In...

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Open source persistent memory for AI agents local embeddings, no external APIs

GitHub: https://github.com/zanfiel/engram Live demo: https://demo.engram.lol/gui (password: demo) Built a memory server that gives AI agents long-term memory across sessions. Store what they learn, se

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

KT McFARLAND: Operation Epic Fury proves it is both America First and proudly MAGA

Operation Epic Fury has created an epic number of critics from across the political spectrum, including within the MAGA movement. They say it betrays President Donald Trump’s pledge to put America First and risks pulling the United States into a larger regional war. They argue that what happens in the Middle East does not matter to Americans and diverts attention from economic, security and cultural issues at home. They are wrong.President Trump’s war against Iran is quintessentially America Fir...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Firefighter shares longevity tips, as first responders face 10-year shorter lifespan

America’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect their communities and it shaves off approximately 10 years of their life expectancy.Despite the inevitable risk, practicing healthy lifestyle habits can help to protect longevity, experts say.Mike Morlan, firefighter and district vice president at CAL FIRE 2881, joined Fox News Digital for an interview about prioritizing health in the line of duty.TWO KEY HEART HEALTH METRICS COULD DETERMINE HOW LONG YOU'LL LIVE"For me, it's perso...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Sabres-Lightning slugfest results in 102 penalty minutes, 15 goals and Buffalo comeback win

The Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning entered their matchup on Sunday as two of the best teams in the NHL’s Eastern Conference and their battle lived up to the hype.The two teams scored a combined 15 goals and earned more than 100 penalty minutes as brawls and scoring littered the ice. It was the Sabres that got the best of the Lightning in the end, winning the game 8-7.Buffalo winger Josh Doan broke a tie with 4:17 left in the game, notching his 21st goal of the season. The Sabres’ victory...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Boston's season stays alive with dramatic buzzer-beater to advance to conference title game

The Boston Terriers men’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League finals on Sunday with a nail-biting victory over the Navy Midshipmen, 73-72.And it couldn’t have come closer than what took place at the end of the second half.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Terriers came into the game as the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. The Midshipmen had the best record in the conference and were the No. 1 seed. The game was tied at 70 apiece with Navy inbounding the bal...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Dam, People Sure Saw ‘Hoppers’ This Weekend

While families and youths rushed in herds to see 'Hoppers,' 'Scream 7' and 'The Bride!' tried raking in some cash from horror fans.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Former Prince Andrew's daughters face royal exile as experts warn York brand is 'washed up' after his arrest

Rumors swirling about former Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, are lowering the Yorks' credibility, according to royal experts.Last week, the Daily Mail spoke with the producer behind Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's disastrous BBC "Newsnight" interview, Sam McAlister. She claimed that Princess Beatrice was the "rainmaker" in the family. That term is usually used to describe someone who pulls off major financial deals, according to the outlet."In my view, when Prince...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Sen. Tillis calls for Trump to remove adviser Stephen Miller

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., called on President Donald Trump to remove long-time adviser Stephen Miller from the administration on Sunday, describing him as an "embarrassment" and a "big problem" for the administration.The North Carolina Republican’s comments come on the heels of the high-profile firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last week. Tillis, speaking on CNN’s "State of the Union," suggested that Miller should be the next official to exit the West Wing in his la...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

GOP senator calls for Trump to remove adviser Stephen Miller

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., called on President Donald Trump to remove long-time adviser Stephen Miller from the administration on Sunday, describing him as an "embarrassment" and a "big problem" for the administration.The North Carolina Republican’s comments come on the heels of the high-profile firing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last week. Tillis, speaking on CNN’s "State of the Union," suggested that Miller should be the next official to exit the West Wing in his la...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Search for Nancy Guthrie enters 5th week, cadaver dogs on hold

TUCSON, Ariz. More than five weeks after the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie the 84-year-old mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie Arizona authorities say cadaver dogs used earlier in the investigation are not currently being deployed as the search continues.The elder Guthrie is believed to have been kidnapped from her home in the Catalina Foothills in northern Tucson around 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 1.While no suspects have been publicly identified, and she has not been found, cadaver dogs ha...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 6 hours ago

US Home Relistings Hit Record High As Spring Buying Season Kicks Off, And One-Third Are Cheaper

US Home Relistings Hit Record High As Spring Buying Season Kicks Off, And One-Third Are Cheaper Around 45,000 homes that were delisted in 2025 were back on the market in January - marking the highest relisting numbers since 2016 when Redfin began tracking.  Delistings soared in 2025 after sellers began to outnumber buyers, and decided to take their homes off the market to take another bite at the apple this spring. Overall delistings hit a record high of 112,788 in December, whil...

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Hatch’s Sale Has the Restore 3, Rest, and Rest+ All Discounted

Hatch’s sunrise alarm clock is popular for a reason, and it’s on sale this week. An older-model sound machine for babies is on sale too.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Crown to withdraw another 2 charges in sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach

Two more charges will be withdrawn in the sexual assault trial of Frank Stronach, meaning the Canadian businessman is now facing seven counts, down from the original 12.

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Google's Gemini (paid version) keeps answering me with unrelated phrases that are creepy.

I was googling madden twenty twenty six when I pulled up my google Gemini assistant using the side button on my phone.And I spoke into it and asked it how to pronounce j o r g e. Okay, it said George

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

How good is Alberta 'tax advantage' when it requires deficit borrowing?

Alberta has a revenue problem, a spending problem and 'budget amnesia,' says a former senior UCP advisor and Finance official.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Babies exposed to measles getting preventive treatment every week in Manitoba

An average of one baby a week in the Southern Health region is being given a preventive treatment after a potential measles exposure, which a health official says is a sign of the disease's widespread transmission and the vulnerability of babies too young to be vaccinated.

Tech - Wired - 6 hours ago

Don’t Expect Big Surprises in the Government’s Alien Files

Donald Trump has ordered the release of files related to aliens, UAP, and UFOs. If previous disclosures are any indication, get ready for a letdown.