Stephen Hibbert, actor behind 'Pulp Fiction's' The Gimp, dead at 68
"Pulp Fiction" star, Stephen Hibbert, known for playing the character The Gimp, has died at the age of 68.Fox News Digital confirmed the actor died on Monday, March 2 in Denver, Colorado.Hibbert died after suffering a heart attack, a family member told Fox News Digital. The family member noted that they are currently awaiting the results of an autopsy report to determine further details.While Hibbert is best known for his work in "Pulp Fiction," he started out in Hollywood as a writer, lending h...
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Canadian tourist charged after allegedly torturing flamingo at Las Vegas hotel
Police say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.
Trump sets sights on NIL regulation, SCORE Act at college sports roundtable, teases another executive order
President Donald Trump hosted a college sports roundtable Friday to examine solutions to key challenges, including NCAA authority; name, image and likeness (NIL) issues; collective bargaining; and governance concerns. Athletic officials in attendance included NCAA President Charlie Baker, former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, OutKick founder Clay Travis, New York Yankees President Randy Levine and each of the Power Four commissioners, among others."This is the future, I think, beyond co...
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Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing
Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing On Thursday, President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as her replacement, marking the first administration shake-up of Trump’s second term. Democrats had been demanding her ouster for months, but they’ve made it quite clear that the move changed nothing in their eyes, and the standoff over DHS funding continues. The DHS partial shutdown - now ...
Man accused of Iran-backed Trump assassination plot compared his plan to Butler shooting: FBI
A Pakistani man convicted Friday of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump and other politicians told an FBI agent he thought Iran "was responsible" for the assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.Asif Merchant, 47, told the FBI agent, Jacqueline Smith, that the incident "was the same thing he was sent here to do," Smith testified during Merchant's trial. Merchant told jurors the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) sent him on a "mission" to kill U.S. politicians, inc...
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Donald Trump rules out Iran deal without ‘unconditional surrender’
US and Israel have hit nearly 200 targets in Iran in seven days of strikes.
Trump admin hits back at ex-California mayor's call for federal guaranteed income as cities hand out cash
The Trump administration punched back at the founder of the Mayors for a Guaranteed Income organization, saying that Democratic mayors should prioritize other issues within their cities instead of issuing handouts, Fox News Digital was told."Americans don’t need handouts, but a dynamic economy with wage, job and investment growth, which the Trump administration is unleashing with a proven economic agenda of tax cuts, deregulation and tariffs," White House spokesman Kush Desai told Fox News Digit...
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4 Takeaways From Top Minnesota Officials' Testimony On State's Massive Fraud
4 Takeaways From Top Minnesota Officials' Testimony On State's Massive Fraud Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Two of Minnesota’s top officials, Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, testified before Congress for more than four hours on March 4 about their state’s multibillion-dollar fraud controversies. (L-R) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Rev. Mariah Tollgaard, are sworn in ahead of their testimony be...
Miami developer accused of $85M fraud scheme, blowing investor cash on yacht, Rolex
A federal indictment unsealed Friday charged a Florida real estate developer with orchestrating an $85 million fraud scheme, failing to pay millions in taxes and lying to financial institutions to purchase a luxury yacht.Rishi Kapoor, 41, of Miami, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit offenses against and to defraud the U.S., failure to pay payroll taxes, tax evasion, failure to file tax returns and bank fraud. The indictment also i...
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested in Miami during Unrivaled championship celebration
Arike Ogunbowale, a four-time WNBA All-Star and Unrivaled league standout, was taken into police custody early Thursday after an alleged altercation at a Miami nightclub, police records showed.Miami-Dade officers arrested Ogunbowale around 4:30 am after an unnamed male was suspected of being punched at Club E11EVEN. FOX Sports Radio reported, citing police sources, a man was struck "in the face and he fell to the ground." The incident was allegedly recorded.Ogunbowale was at the venue to celebra...
Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore reaches plea deal in case over alleged break-in at mistress's home
Sherrone Moore, who was fired as Michigan's head football coach in December, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors in a deal to resolve a felony criminal case. Moore was facing charges of stalking, breaking and entering and home invasion of the home of his executive assistant, with whom he allegedly had an extramarital affair. Authorities said Moore had confronted the alleged mistress and blamed her for his dismissal, even threatening to kill himself with butter knives in her apartment. The cas...
Spanberger lashes out at Pentagon after Hegseth pulls colleges’ support over woke ‘ideologies’
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger hit back at Secretary of War Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon announced it would cut ties and funding relationships with numerous collegiate institutions over what it described as woke ideologies.A Pentagon leadership memo initialed "PBH" the secretary’s full name is Peter Brian Hegseth sent just before the U.S. bombed Iran and entitled "Aligning senior service college opportunities with American values," laid out an examination of standing "Professional Military ...
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United Airlines' radical new idea: don't blast your phone on the plane
If you want to watch a movie, listen to music, or rot your mind with TikToks, United Airlines says use headphones or risk being kicked off the plane. United is threatening to kick passengers off flights if they are playing audio outloud. Read the rest The post United Airlines' radical new idea: don't blast your phone on the plane appeared first on Boing Boing.
Four illegal immigrants linked to MS-13 indicted for allegedly murdering 14-year-old boy in Maryland park
Four illegal migrants, who are members of the notorious MS-13 gang, have been indicted after they allegedly brutally murdered a 14-year-old boy in a Maryland park.Jose Merlos-Majano, 18, Alan Josai Garcia-Padilla, 21, William Cuellar Gutierrez, 19, and a 17-year-old were indicted on charges, including first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and participation in a criminal organization, according to Prince George's County State's Attorney Tara Jackson.All four indicte...
NPR reporter stunned by Venezuela visit, locals say 'a weight has been lifted' after Maduro's removal
NPR correspondent Eyder Peralta was amazed during a segment Friday by his recent trip to Venezuela following President Donald Trump's arrest of the country's president Nicolás Maduro."It is absolutely surreal because you land at the airport and the signs are in Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese, which tells you just where this country was facing a few months ago," Peralta told host Steve Inskeep. "And then you go out on the streets and people here tell you that they feel like a weight has bee...
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"We Have An Emergency": Newsom's Climate Obsession Could Wreak Havoc California's Oil Industry
"We Have An Emergency": Newsom's Climate Obsession Could Wreak Havoc California's Oil Industry The oil-and-gas industry is sounding the alarm over a tightening of California's cap-and-invest program, warning that stricter emissions caps could drive up gasoline prices and jeopardize the viability of in-state refining. The California Air Resources Board is advancing amendments to the cap-and-invest framework, a market-based mechanism requiring major emitters to purchase allowances ...
Oura Buys Gesture-Navigation Startup DoublePoint
Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a Finnish startup specializing in gesture recognition technology for wearables. Engadget reports: The Finnish startup uses smartwatches and wristbands as examples of products that benefit from its technology, but Oura will clearly be looking to incorporate it into its rings, in theory allowing you to control your connected devices with hand movements. Oura said in a press release that the deal sees it inherit an "exceptional team of AI architects...
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is poised for free agency after the Seahawks' franchise tag decision
For just the fourth time in the past three decades, the reigning Super Bowl MVP will likely be available on the open market. The Seattle Seahawks declined to exercise the franchise tag for running back Kenneth Walker III before Thursday’s deadline, according to multiple reports.NFL teams had until late Tuesday afternoon to apply the franchise tag to eligible players whose contracts expire once the new league year starts next week. The Seahawks and Walker could still work out a long-term deal bef...
NHL star Evgeni Malkin ejected for slashing opponent across the face, could face suspension
Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin lost his cool during the second period of the team’s 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday at PPG Paints Arena, and slashed Rasmus Dahlin across the face.After the whistle blew just 38 seconds in the second period, Dahlin and Malkin engaged in some extra circular activities. Dahlin cross-checked Malkin, and the Penguins star responded by bringing his stick up and whacking Dahlin across the face.After slashing Dahlin, Malkin wrapped up Dahlin behind the...
Yankees star Jazz Chisholm booed during World Baseball Classic in Great Britain-Mexico game
New York Yankees star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. was booed during introductions for the World Baseball Classic on Friday, as he represented Team Great Britain. Chisholm was the only player to be booed during introductions of Great Britain's game against Mexico, which took place in Houston, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Chisholm was also jeered each time he came to the plate.The reason for the boos is unknown.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chisholm chose to play for Great ...
GREGG JARRETT: Democrat war powers vote was an unconstitutional way to halt Iran strikes
The Senate on Wednesday, March 4, wisely rejected a new war powers resolution aimed at halting or restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military strikes against Iran. A House version also failed. Introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., the resolution in the upper chamber called for ending hostilities, "unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force" issued by Congress.The resolution supported by nearly all Democ...
Marley Spoon Meal Kit Review 2026: Less Martha, More Moroccan
Marley Spoon has stripped Martha Stewart from its website and seems to be cooking a little differently. Here’s a review.
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Bad Faith Noncompliance: Virginia Schools Flout Supreme Court And Trump With DEI 'Rebrand'
Bad Faith Noncompliance: Virginia Schools Flout Supreme Court And Trump With DEI 'Rebrand' Authored by Teresa R. Manning via American Greatness, Just over a year ago, President Trump issued two executive orders banning destructive diversity ideology (a.k.a. “DEI” or “diversity, equity, and inclusion”) from the federal government and its contractors, including colleges and universities. The EOs sought to restore merit as the basis of hiring, advancement, and college admissions. B...
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Vince Gill threatened radio host during on-air confrontation over Amy Grant remarks: 'Going to kick your a--'
Vince Gill said he once nearly came to blows with a good friend after he "flipped" on him and started disparaging his wife, Amy Grant."Everybody that meets her is crazy about her," the country star told Phil Rosenthal and David Wild on their "Naked Lunch" podcast on Thursday. "I remember when we were first getting married, I was really good friends with [legendary radio host] Don Imus … And he was, you know, he was a character, and he's loved me forever and me and Delbert McClinton were his favo...
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Honey is wrapping up her first course at San Bernardino Valley College. She's only 10 years old
A 10-year-old girl from San Bernardino is taking a college course. A school official said she could be a doctor by the age of 20.
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Patients surprised measles isn't mild
Utah's measles outbreak is growing, and 90% of the patients are unvaccinated. They are also surprised that measles isn't an infection you quickly recover from. Nolen said she recently visited one of the communities in Utah, seeing high numbers of measles, to talk with people who have been infected about their experience with the virus. Read the rest The post Patients surprised measles isn't mild appeared first on Boing Boing.
Trump to end boycott of White House Correspondents' Dinner | About That
Andrew Chang explains why U.S. President Donald Trump decided to attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as a president, after boycotting the annual event during his first term. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
Meghan Markle and Netflix end lifestyle brand partnership as critics say they 'got Markled enough'
Meghan Markle and Netflix have officially parted ways.The streaming giant and Markle announced the end of their partnership on Friday, March 6, with the Duchess of Sussex moving on with her lifestyle brand "independently.""Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life," a spokesperson for Netflix told Fox News Digital. "As it was always intended, Meghan...
While UN Issues mixed signals, Witkoff exposes Iran's nuclear evasion ‘pride’
The stunning details revealed by Steve Witkoff on his talks with Iran and their boastful remarks about its nuclear program have seemingly fallen on deaf ears at the U.N. nuclear agency.Days into the U.S.-Israel joint campaign against Iran, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi posted to X stating, "There has been no evidence of Iran building a nuclear bomb."Fox News Digital asked the IAEA how it could assess the development of a possible nuclear weap...
The Director of ‘Hoppers’ Was Sure He’d Have to Cut Its Most Shocking Moment
Daniel Chong was ready to cut the scene, until Pixar legends Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton stepped in.
After the strikes, how would the US secure Iran’s enriched uranium?
When War Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked recently whether U.S. forces would ever move to secure enriched uranium reportedly stored at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear complex, he declined to say, citing operational security.The exchange highlighted a question the U.S. and Israel's air campaign alone cannot answer: even if U.S. strikes degrade Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, who would physically secure the enriched uranium, and how?Iran is believed to possess a significant stockpile of uranium enriched to ...
US gold medalist Amber Glenn says she would decline White House invitation
Don't expect at least one Olympic gold medalist in Washington, D.C., any time soon.After being asked about Olympians not accepting invites to the White House, 2026 Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn told Us Weekly that she would decline an invitation if given one."I’m electing not to either, so I do not blame them whatsoever," Glenn told the outlet. "It is our right to be able to choose what we do and don’t endorse, and I think it is a decision that each individual has the right to make."CLICK HE...
Valve doesn't sound confident the Steam Machine will ship in 2026
As part of a Year in Review blog detailing changes Valve made to Steam in 2025, the company shared a minor update on its hardware plans that doesn't sound good for anyone hoping to buy a Steam Machine, Steam Controller or Steam Frame in 2026. Specifically, the company is now opening up the possibility its new hardware won't ship this year at all.In February, when Valve acknowledged the ongoing memory and storage shortage had delayed the launch of its hardware and could lead to higher prices, the...
Pope Leo says he 'can't comment' on 20-year sentence of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Pope Leo XIV this week said he "can’t" comment on the 20-year sentence imposed on a democracy activist in Hong Kong. "I can’t comment," the American-born Leo told EWTN News, which covers Catholic news globally, while speaking to reporters in Italy. "Let’s pray for less hatred and more peace and work for authentic dialogue. God bless you all." Hong Kong publisher and democracy activist Jimmy Lai, who is a converted Catholic, was sentenced to 20 years by Beijing last month for violating its 2020 n...
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Pakistani Man Convicted of Attempted Terrorism in Plot to Kill Trump
A federal jury in Brooklyn found Asif Merchant guilty on Friday of plotting to kill American politicians, in a scheme backed by the Iranian government.
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As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states
Gas prices are on the rise amid U.S. conflict with Iran
Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop
A New Jersey Girl Scouts troop found cookie sales in high demand outside a cannabis dispensary, but the move may have landed the group in hot water with the organization's leaders.The troop, which has not been publicly identified, first sold cookies in February outside Daylite Cannabis in Mount Laurel in the Garden State. Despite the success of the initial sale, the group no longer plans to return to the shop, the owner told Fox News Digital Friday.The partnership capitalized on marijuana-induce...
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday confirmed Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician stationed at USCG Air Station Astoria, Oregon, died Thursday following a medical evacuation mission off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington.During the Feb. 27 mission, Jaggers was critically injured and put on life support, according to statements from the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association (GCHRSA).He later died at Madigan Army Medical Center in F...
Two Florida students, 10 and 11, arrested over alleged shooting threats: 'Discipline your kids'
Two Volusia County, Florida, students ages 10 and 11 were arrested in separate incidents this week after allegedly making murder threats, authorities said.Videos posted to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Facebook page show both students being led into custody, underscoring local authorities’ message that threats of school violence will be met with swift and serious consequences.The 11-year-old, a student at DeLand Middle School, was arrested Thursday for the second time in less than a year after al...
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Middle East conflict: Trump says Cuba ‘next’ on agenda
The President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.
Alarming report reveals what’s driving deadly cancer surge in young adults
→ Origin of deadly cancer affecting young adults revealed in alarming report→ Scientists make startling discovery when examining prostate cancer tissue→ Seniors over 80 who eat specific diet may be less likely to reach 100→ Brain aging may accelerate after cancer treatment→ Ozempic-style drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks→ Aging process could accelerate due to 'forever chemicals' exposure→ Do collagen supplements really improve skin? Major review reveals the truth→ ChatGPT ...
Judge indicates Frank Stronach to be found not guilty on at least 3 charges, as trial continues
Frank Stronach will no longer face an attempted rape charge connected to one of the complainants in his sexual assault trial, court heard on Friday. Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy indicated she will be entering a not guilty verdict on that count, along with two other counts, meaning the Canadian businessman now faces nine charges instead of the original 12.
US Data Centers Could Require as Much Water as New York City by 2030, Study Shows
AI’s projected water demand will create major problems not just for the average American, but for the industry itself.
Apple Blocks US Users From Downloading ByteDance's Chinese Apps
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: While TikTok operates in the United States under new ownership, Apple has deployed technical restrictions to block iOS users in the United States from downloading other apps made by the video platform's Chinese parent organization ByteDance. ByteDance owns a vast array of different apps spanning social media, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. The leading one is Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, which has over 1 billion...
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USPS Could Run Out Of Funds Within A Year Without Congressional Action: Postmaster General
USPS Could Run Out Of Funds Within A Year Without Congressional Action: Postmaster General Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner said on March 4 that the service could run out of cash reserves within a year unless Congress removes a decades-old cap and allows the agency to borrow more money. A USPS van driver parks the car on a street in Manhattan, New York City, on August 24, 2020. Chung I Ho/The Epoch ...
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Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones
Iranian-Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away.
Three AI stories dropped in 24 hours and almost no one is connecting them
Yesterday was arguably the most important day in AI this year, and it wasn't because of any single announcement. It was the combination of three: 1. OpenAI dropped GPT-5.4 Native computer use, 1 milli
Shohei Ohtani opens World Baseball Classic with explosive grand slam as Japan annihilates Taiwan
Shohei Ohtani started the World Baseball Classic off with a boom. The Team Japan captain hit a grand slam in the second inning of Friday's opening game against Taiwan, en route to a 13-0 blowout win. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I knew it was going to leave the park right away after I hit it," Ohtani told reporters after the game. "It’s important to score first."The superstar thanked fans after the game. "It was a good game, and we got off to a good start, so I think it was...
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Middle East conflict: Russia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’
US officials say Russian satellite data enabled ‘sophisticated’ Iran strikes.
Tesla Clears Model 3 Inventory in Canada Ahead of the Arrival of Chinese EVs: Report
Tesla is already looking to take advantage of lower Canadian tariffs on Chinese EVs.
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AIPAC-Targeted 'AK Guy' Set To Take GOP House Seat After Sex-Suicide Scandal
AIPAC-Targeted 'AK Guy' Set To Take GOP House Seat After Sex-Suicide Scandal His reputation shredded by a sex scandal involving a staffer who committed suicide, incumbent Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales said he was no longer seeking re-election, handing the GOP nomination to YouTube gun personality Brandon Herrera. If his last bid for office is any indication, the self-nicknamed "AK Guy" could soon find himself in the crosshairs of AIPAC and other pro-Israel organizations...
Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect
Democrats in the Virginia state legislature took steps to advance laws aimed at restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts and cooperation with local police just days after Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said a warrantless ICE detainer would not be sufficient to hand a criminal illegal alien suspected murderer with over 30 criminal charges to his name over to federal officials. Several of the Senate and House Democrats who took procedural steps and voted in favor of...
Dunk and Tanselle Could Reunite If ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Goes Beyond the Books
Star Peter Claffey has hopes the very tall pair might meet again if the show gets more seasons.
Nancy Guthrie's neighbors flag camera glitching as experts explain Wi-Fi jamming
TUCSON, Ariz. The task force investigating the February abduction of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother has reportedly begun asking neighbors about a potential internet outage the morning of her abduction, prompting speculation that the kidnapper may have used a Wi-Fi jamming device.A move like that would add a layer of sophistication for the masked suspect who appeared on 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's front steps carrying a Walmart backpack and oddly placed holster."It shows an astounding ...
Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler rips Bruce Pearl, suggests TV ‘disclaimer’ over Auburn bias in NCAA tournament
In the midst of a shiny and perfect season by his men's basketball team that has caught the attention of college basketball fans across the country, Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler has clapped back at former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Pearl has made comments that Miami is a mid-major team that doesn't have the best strength of schedule to make the NCAA Tournament without winning the MAC. Last weekend, Pearl took to the airwaves during his appearance on TNT's college basketball show to discuss M...
72 'Buy It for Life' Products: Cast-Iron, Tools, Speakers, Chairs, and More
From cast-iron pans to mechanical watches, we’ve rounded up products that are made to last for decades.
Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program
A New Jersey township official pleaded guilty Monday to child abuse and driving under the influence after prosecutors said she drove with a blood alcohol concentration of .30% nearly four times the legal limit while her young child was in the car.Gina LaPlaca, 46, a member of the Lumberton Township Committee and former mayor, was sentenced to three years of supervision under Burlington County’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program, under a diversionary program that does not include jail time if s...
Netflix's version of Overcooked lets you play as Huntr/x
Netflix's library of streamable party games is expanding today with a custom version of Overcooked! All You Can Eat. Netflix launched its cloud gaming program with games like Lego Party and Tetris Time Warp, but Overcooked feels a bit unique because it features a roster of Netflix-affiliated characters from KPop Demon Hunters and Stranger Things.For the uninitiated, Overcooked plays like a more manic version of Diner Dash, where teams attempt to prepare food together in increasingly elaborate ki...
Joe Rogan gives sharp retort after guest laments transgender ‘oppression’
Podcaster Joe Rogan had a sharp rejoinder to "Jackass" star and comedian Steve-O on Wednesday about the transgender ideology debate and whether the community is by and large oppressed.Rogan and Steve-O, who have both worked in comedy, spoke on "The Joe Rogan Experience" about the nature of comedy to deal with the morbid and the controversial. Rogan noted that one Native American tribe, the Lakota, had a sacred clown known as a Heyoka, describing it as "a member of the community that was supposed...
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Bolivia voided $62 million in banknotes after a plane crash, and now nobody's money works
Yoselin Diaz, 27, had her money rejected five times in a single day in La Paz. "I tried on the minibus and nothing, then I tried to buy some things and nothing, later I went to buy a photo for my father's grave and even the funeral homes wouldn't accept it," she said. Read the rest The post Bolivia voided $62 million in banknotes after a plane crash, and now nobody's money works appeared first on Boing Boing.
The Curious Case of the Block ‘AI Layoffs’
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System76 Comments On Recent Age Verification Laws
In a blog post on Thursday, System76 CEO Carl Richell criticized new state laws in California, Colorado, and New York that would require operating systems to verify users' ages and expose that information to apps, arguing the rules are easy for kids to bypass and ultimately undermine privacy and freedom more than they protect minors. "System76's position is interesting given that they sell Linux-loaded desktops, workstations and laptops plus being an operating system vendor with their in-house...
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NASA's DART probe shifted the orbits of two asteroids, not just one
NASA slammed a vending-machine-sized probe into an asteroid in 2022, changing its orbit. That was the plan. The entire binary system's path around the Sun also moved. DART slammed into Dimorphos a 160-meter-wide moonlet orbiting the larger asteroid Didymos at over 22,000 km/h on September 26, 2022, shaving 33 minutes off its orbit. Read the rest The post NASA's DART probe shifted the orbits of two asteroids, not just one appeared first on Boing Boing.
Ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore walks into court hand in hand with wife ahead of latest hearing
Former Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore was spotted holding hands with his wife, Kelli, inside an Ann Arbor district court Friday morning.Moore is the defendant in a criminal case after he was arrested shortly after being fired due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to kill himself.Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, p...
US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins, but no mission has been launched
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. Navy could begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz "as soon as reasonable," reinforcing President Donald Trump’s public statements that the United States is prepared to protect energy shipments through the strategic waterway.But a U.S. official told Fox News Digital that American forces are not currently escorting ships through the Strait and declined to speculate on future operations, making clear that no convoy mission has yet...
US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins but no mission launched
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. Navy could begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz "as soon as reasonable," reinforcing President Donald Trump’s public statements that the United States is prepared to protect energy shipments through the strategic waterway.But a U.S. official told Fox News Digital that American forces are not currently escorting ships through the Strait and declined to speculate on future operations, making clear that no convoy mission has yet...
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Epstein files: Trump ‘sex abuse’ files released in middle of war
The allegation was missing from three million Epstein files released earlier.
A Brain-Invading Worm Spread By Rats and Snails Has Reached California
Researchers have found evidence the rat lungworm is now endemic in southern California
FLASHBACK: Dem Senate nominee called illegal aliens 'constituents,' gave advice on evading ICE
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, once posted information to social media, letting illegal aliens know they could evade detention as law enforcement grappled with a wave of immigration under President Donald Trump's first term.In a graphic put out by United We Dream, an activist group that supports abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Talarico encouraged viewers not to open their doors, not to sign any documentati...
Highly contagious virus with no treatment spreading rapidly through western state
Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm.Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Davis, per reports.The virus peaked sharply in January and remains elevated in early March, although the seasonal winter wave is now tapering.FLU SEASON COULD LINGER INTO SPRING AS DOCTORS WAR...
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Oracle and OpenAI Scrap Texas Data Center Expansion Plan, Sending AI Stocks Lower
Oracle and OpenAI Scrap Texas Data Center Expansion Plan, Sending AI Stocks Lower AI-related stocks are sliding late in the New York cash session after Bloomberg News reported that Oracle and OpenAI have scrapped plans to expand the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, from about 1.2 GW to 2.0 GW. Sources said the expansion was canceled after talks stalled over financing issues and OpenAI's changing demand forecasts. However, the collapse of the Oracle-OpenAI plans has opene...
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Middle East conflict live updates: Trump wants Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’, Hercules departs NZ
Judith Collins says the situation is 'fast-moving, dangerous, and highly complex'.
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On a quiet street in Carson, seniors were neglected and malnourished, authorities say
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a seemingly ordinary home in Carson was allegedly operating as an unlicensed senior care facility where elderly residents were malnourished and being neglected.
Daryl Hannah denounces portrayal in JFK Jr.-Carolyn Bessette series Love Story
Daryl Hannah has issued a scathing response to the new TV series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and wife Carolyn Bessette, denouncing the way she's been portrayed in the FX and Hulu show as false, damaging and misogynistic.
Far-left podcaster goes on profane anti-ICE, anti-Trump rant after winning GLAAD award
"I've had It" podcast host Jennifer Welch went on a profanity-laced tirade while speaking onstage at the GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday."I want to say something with my full chest never obey in advance. F--- ICE! F--- Donald Trump! Free Palestine! And save trans kids!" Welch exclaimed while accepting her award.GLAAD is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the LGBTQ community and hosts an annual awards show honoring media and entertainment figures who support that mission.NEWSOM'S 'DISGRAC...
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United will permaban passengers who don't use headphones
In a rare move that improves the flying experience, United Airlines has added failure to use headphones to its list of bannable offenses. Under "refusal of transport," the airline's contract of carriage, which sets out the terms and conditions for passengers, lists infractions that can result in removal from the aircraft and a temporary or permanent ban from flying. Read the rest The post United will permaban passengers who don't use headphones appeared first on Boing Boing.
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The "Straight White American Jesus" podcast covers the history, philosophy, theology, and politics of Christian nationalism
In the wake of recent complaints submitted to the Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) by US service members reporting that military leaders have invoked extremist Christian rhetoric about Armageddon and the "End Times" to justify the United States' ongoing attacks on Iran, I thought it would be helpful share one of the best educational resources I've found that has helped me better understand the history, philosophy, theology, and politics of Christian nationalism. Read the rest The po...
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Supply of Labor Fell in 2025 on Immigration Crackdown: Massive Change in Labor Market Dynamics that Explains a Lot
The annual adjustments of the labor force to the new population estimates are in, and they’re revealing.
‘Kagurabachi’ Went From Being a Meme to One of Shonen Jump’s Must-Read Powerhouses
'Kagurabachi' might be a bit basic, but what it does, it does exceedingly well.
Raiders to move on from Geno Smith after one season despite $75 million extension: reports
The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly moving on from quarterback Geno Smith.If they cannot find a trade partner before the start of the new league year Wednesday, the Raiders will release the 35-year-old, according to multiple reports.The Raiders acquired Smith in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks last season, giving up a 2025 third-round pick to reunite him with head coach Pete Carroll. A year later, both Carroll and Smith will no longer be with the franchise.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ...
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JPM: Counting Down To The Next Wave Of Shut‑Ins
JPM: Counting Down To The Next Wave Of Shut‑Ins On Friday, day seven of the conflict, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained virtually nonexistent, with activity largely limited to Iranian vessels. Unable to move crude through the waterway, JPM reminds its clients that producers have effectively shifted storage onto the sea and other facilities. Since the end of February, roughly 76 million barrels (mb) of crude have accumulated—about 46 mb on tankers, 22 mb at...
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Hunter S. Thompson's "Red Shark" can be yours
Hunter S. Thompson's personal "Red Shark," a red 1973 Chevrolet Caprice convertible gifted to him after he immortalized one in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, is heading to auction. Christie's estimates the car could sell for $100,000 to $150,000. Thompson owned the Caprice from 1990 until his death in 2005 and named it after the "Great Red Shark," the drug-fueled road-trip machine driven off a rental lot and into infamy by Raoul Duke and Dr. Read the rest The post Hunter S. Thompson's "Red Sha...
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ICE agent killed her American son. The agency didn't reveal it for nearly a year
ICE agents shot and killed Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old American citizen, and it took nearly a year for the public to learn about it. His mother, Rachel Reyes, is still waiting for answers. Martinez was killed in March 2025 during an encounter with agents from Homeland Security Investigations, the investigative arm of U.S. Read the rest The post ICE agent killed her American son. The agency didn't reveal it for nearly a year appeared first on Boing Boing.
Common fruit found in American kitchens may slow deadly form of breast cancer, study says
A popular fruit holds compounds that might slow the growth of aggressive breast cancer, according to new research.The findings focus on dark sweet cherries.Researchers focused on the effects of anthocyanins, natural pigments that give dark cherries their color, on triple-negative breast cancer in mice, Texas AandM University said in its Feb. 25 press release.COMMON KITCHEN STAPLES COULD TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH IN UNEXPECTED WAYS, STUDIES SHOWThe disease is known "for its limited treatment options ...
Weird-Looking Marsupial Found Alive After 6,000 Years of Alleged ‘Extinction’
The death of this ancient species, discovered alongside more newly described mammals, had been greatly exaggerated.
Federal judge skeptical of Pentagon rules for reporters, saying 'asking a question is not criminal'
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman seemed skeptical Friday of Justice Department arguments defending Pentagon restrictions on reporters covering the War Department.The New York Times and the Pentagon Press Association are asking Friedman to issue an order reinstating the credentials of some 300 journalists who refused to sign a new agreement barring them from reporting information not approved by Pentagon officials in order to retain their Pentagon hard passes.Justice Department lawyer Michael Br...
ChatML – Open-source desktop app for orchestrating parallel Claude Code agents
For 45 days I didn't write a single line of code. Instead, I described what to build, ran multiple Claude agents in parallel with isolated git worktrees, and spent my time reviewing diffs and making a
Nintendo is suing the US government over Trump's tariffs
Nintendo of America is suing the US government, including the Department of Treasury, Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection, over its tariff policy, Aftermath reports. The video game giant already raised prices on the Nintendo Switch in August 2025 in response to “market conditions,” but has so far left the price of its newer Switch 2 console unchanged. Nintendo’s lawsuit, filed in the US Court of International Trade, cites a Supreme Court ruling from February that...
Tourist's bird-brained Vegas stunt with flamingo lands him behind bars on felony charges
A Canadian tourist’s late-night bender took a decidedly bird-brained turn when authorities say he waddled into a Las Vegas resort and casino and wrangled a resident flamingo before carrying it off to his room.Mitchell Fairbarn, 33, was arrested Tuesday on four felony counts of animal abuse after allegedly removing a flamingo named Peachy from the Las Vegas Strip resort’s outdoor habitat around 5 a.m., according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.The stunt ruffled more than a few fea...
Nintendo Sues the U.S. Government to Get Refunds for Trump’s Ridiculous Tariffs
Nintendo isn't the first company to sue and it probably won't be the last.
The Future of Iran’s Internet Is More Uncertain Than Ever
Iran’s internet shutdown has reduced connectivity by 99 percent, with air strikes likely causing additional outages, and few workarounds remaining.
Kristi Noem's firing fails to sway Democrats as DHS shutdown drags on
Democrats may be celebrating Kristi Noem's ouster from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but they are still digging their heels in against ending the agency’s weekslong shutdown."It’s not like Kristi Noem was the one who was involved in negotiating anything. She was a corrupt lackey. So, we were dealing with the White House before, and we’re going to continue to deal with the White House at this point," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., told reporters during a news conferen...
Mozilla Is Working On a Big Firefox Redesign
darwinmac writes: Mozilla is working on a huge redesign for its Firefox browser, codenamed "Nova," which will bring pastel gradients, a refreshed new tab page, floating "island" UI elements, and more. "From the mockups, it appears Mozilla took some inspiration from Googles Material You (or at least, the dynamic color extraction part of it) because the browser color accent appears influenced by the wallpaper setting," reports Neowin. "Choosing a mint-green desktop background automatically shifts ...
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Bad medical advice from Trump and RFK Jr. had immediate consequences, study says
After convicted felon Donald Trump and vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned pregnant women that Tylenol might cause autism, a claim scientists say isn't supported by evidence, doctors saw something immediate: pregnant patients in emergency rooms were almost 10% less likely to receive acetaminophen. Read the rest The post Bad medical advice from Trump and RFK Jr. had immediate consequences, study says appeared first on Boing Boing.
MS NOW producer slammed for 'elitist' swipe at Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin
A producer for MS NOW is under fire from critics accusing him of elitism over an X post about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., the newly-minted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) nominee.Kyle Griffin, the executive producer of "The Weeknight" and a prolific liberal social media poster, put a spotlight on Mullin's education level after President Donald Trump tapped him to replace ousted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem."Markwayne Mullin looks to be the only currently serving senator without at least a...
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White House waves away reports of dead Iranian schoolchildren as "propaganda"
Sympathetic mother of one, with another bun in the oven, Karoline Leavitt dismissed reports that the US and Israel's war on Iran left 175 dead after bombing a girl's elementary school. She derided the press for falling for propaganda, while video footage clearly identified the school in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province. Read the rest The post White House waves away reports of dead Iranian schoolchildren as "propaganda" appeared first on Boing Boing.
Microsoft, Google, Amazon say Anthropic Claude remains available to non-defense customers
Trump's Department of War feud with Anthropic won't impact other companies that are using Claude via Microsoft and Google products.
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Arellano: For this Lent, may Christians repent of Trump and the warmongers he's unleashed
As the Iran war ratchets up with no end in sight, this devotion to Trump is veering into idolatry.
