Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PS5 on April 14

If you’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Hades 2 to hit Xbox Series X/S and PS5, there’s some great news for you coming out of Thursday’s Xbox Partner Preview showcase. Supergiant’s roguelite action RPG is coming to those consoles (as well as Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud) on April 14. It’ll be available on Xbox Game Pass too.The full version of Hades 2 hit PC and Nintendo Switch last September after over a year of Steam early access. It was one of our favorite games of 2025. This time around, you p...

The EU is investigating Snapchat over possible child protection breaches

The European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Snapchat has breached Digital Services Act (DSA) regulations regarding the safeguarding of children using its app.  Regulators say that the company, whose audience demographic has always skewed young, may not be doing enough to protect minors from grooming and "recruitment for criminal purposes." The EU is also looking into whether Snapchat’s younger users are too easily accessing information on how to buy illegal drugs and age-re...

Serious Sam: Shatterverse will hit Xbox platforms this year

The Serious Sam game franchise is back with a new entry, giving the FPS series a co-op roguelite twist. Basically it's getting the Nightreign treatment in the same way Elden Ring did. The latest title is Serious Sam: Shatterverse, where teams of up to five players will take on waves of perennial foe Mental's monster goons. Each run will offer the usual roguelite approach of upgrade options to make your team more powerful. And if you're a long-time fan of the series, the trailer has plenty of the...

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

File this one under "things that might have a shot after the midterms." On Wednesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. The bill would require an immediate pause on data center construction until specific new regulations are passed.The legislation aims to address the problem that AI is advancing faster than Washington's regulatory response (basically none) has kept pace. Despite its benefits, ...

Wikipedia has banned AI-generated articles

English Wikipedia has banned the use of generative AI when writing or rewriting articles. The platform says it came to this decision because using AI to whip up copy "often violates several of Wikipedia's core content policies." There are a couple of minor exceptions. Editors can use large language models (LLMs) to refine their own writing, but only if the copy is checked for accuracy. The policy states that this is because LLMs "can go beyond what you ask of them and change the meaning of the t...

Trump unveils ‘present’ from Iran as tankers move through Hormuz

President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed that what he previously described as a "present" from Iran involved the passage of multiple oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, framing it as a sign of progress in ongoing negotiations.Trump had hinted a day earlier that Iran had offered a significant gesture but declined to provide details at the time."They said to show you the fact that we’re real and solid and we’re there we’re going to let you have eight boats of oil," Trump said during a Cab...

Trump says Iran ‘better get serious’ in Mideast war talks

Pakistan is shuttling a 15-point US peace plan between Washington and Tehran.

Study Challenges Popular Theory on Why Primordial Bugs Were So Darn Huge

We're now back to square one on understanding how ancient insects were able to grow so monstrously large.

Which E-Readers I'd Recommend Buying in Amazon's Spring Sale

Amazon's Spring Sale has multiple of our favorite e-readers discounted, including one that's now under $100.

GOP disruptor counters Biden's student loan bailouts with plan to shift costs away from taxpayers

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Carbonara, a Republican running in the Sunshine State as a political disruptor to unseat long-time Democratic incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, is pitching an idea to reduce the crippling student loan debt crisis facing the country without shifting the burden to taxpayers.In an interview with Fox News Digital, Carbonara lamented that as America marks its 250th anniversary, "the idea of the American dream has been slipping away" for many young Americans.He criticized Dem...

L.A. Sheriff investigates whether photos of 3 deputies killed by grenade were improperly shared

A high-ranking sheriff's official has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

Roblox is changing online safety with AI

If you've ever wondered how platforms keep up with millions of users at once, this is where things get real. Roblox has over 144 million daily users. That scale creates a massive challenge. Harmful content does not always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes, it is the combination of things that creates the problem. Now, the company is rolling out a new system designed to catch exactly that. But first, it helps to understand what Roblox actually is.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best te...

This Premium Gaming Headset Is $80 Off on Amazon

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is feature-packed, with endless battery life, a comfortable fit, and ANC.

Hegseth defends Trump Iran strikes, demands media ‘get it right’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth defended U.S. military operations targeting Iran during a Cabinet meeting Thursday, praising the campaign as swift and decisive while criticizing media coverage of the conflict.Hegseth took aim at the press early in his remarks, urging reporters to accurately portray the war effort."You wouldn’t know it if you listened to the dishonest, anti-Trump media," Hegseth said. "These cameras… they have a choice. You’re either informing the American people of the truth or you’r...

Ghost, SoCal's beloved giant Pacific octopus at the Long Beach Aquarium, has died

Ghost, the giant Pacific octopus at the Long Beach Aquarium, has died, according to an aquarium news release.

Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway’s Mystery’s Sci-Fi Film Has Its First Trailer

'The End of Oak Street' is produced by J.J. Abrams and directed by 'It Follows' helmer David Robert Mitchell. It opens August 14.

Scientists Just Found the Salt Limit That Pushes Your Heart to the Breaking Point

Even a modest drop in daily sodium intake on a population level could prevent many new cases of heart failure, a new study finds.

White House Social Media Just Had Its Covfefe Moment

Is it just a troll or something more sinister?

Trump pressures GOP to scrap filibuster, says 'desperate' Schumer 'will make a deal'

President Donald Trump pressured Senate Republicans to ditch the filibuster and claimed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., will strike a deal due to concern about the prospect of the GOP scrapping the procedural hurdle. "Chuck Schumer, a desperate, crippled politician, who has lost control of the Radical Left Democrats, will make a deal now because he thinks that if he doesn’t, Republicans will TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER, something which they should do whether he makes a deal or not!!!"...

30-40% of Gulf energy infrastructure "destroyed"

The U.S. and Israel bombed Iran and assassinated its leaders. Donald Trump declared victory, even as Iran mined the Strait of Hormuz and began a drone strike campaign in response. With all eyes on the Strait and the tanker ships stuck there, news reports haven't captured the scale of the latter effort, which means that there'll be less for the ships to carry for the immediate future. Read the rest The post 30-40% of Gulf energy infrastructure "destroyed" appeared first on Boing Boing.

Drone food delivery launches in New Jersey

You place a food order, check your phone, and instead of a driver pulling up, a drone lowers your meal to your front yard. That scenario is already playing out in the Garden State. But before you get too excited, this is still a limited test.Grubhub just launched New Jersey's first drone-powered food delivery pilot, and it is getting plenty of attention. The three-month program kicked off on March 18 in Green Brook, just a few miles from Middlesex. If you live within about 2.5 miles of the locat...

College student's alleged murder by illegal went exactly as Dems ‘intended,’ House speaker says

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., decried Democratic sanctuary policies, saying they "worked exactly as the Democrats intended," allowing the murder of Chicago college student Sheridan Gorman.Speaking with reporters at the U.S. Capitol, Johnson lamented that "but for that crazy set of policies, this young lady would still be alive."Gorman, an 18-year-old student at Loyola University Chicago, was shot and killed on March 19, allegedly by Venezuelan illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina. He had be...

Sydney Sweeney thanks military service members as she reveals brother is deployed

Sydney Sweeney is shining a spotlight on America’s military, revealing her own brother is deployed as she thanks service members stationed overseas.The "Euphoria" star dropped a personal message Tuesday, sharing a photo of her younger brother, Trent, geared up in full camouflage and helmet during what appeared to be a video call from deployment overseas."Receiving calls from my bro always make me happy when he’s deployed," Sweeney wrote on social media.SYDNEY SWEENEY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST ATTACKS ...

This $450 Semi-Dumb Phone Is Barely Even a Phone

Meadow gives you some apps along with calls and texts, but don't plan on having a big contact list.

N.S. mother who killed her toddler to be sentenced for manslaughter

Watchdog warns legal powerhouse has made far-left advocacy their 'dominant focus' over the last decade

A conservative watchdog group is adding fodder to the debate over whether the American Bar Association has become a politicized institution favoring the left.A new report released by Trump-aligned lawfare group America First Legal, co-founded by one of the president's top advisors, Stephen Miller, claims that the ABA's Standing Committee on Amicus Curiae Briefs over the last decade has produced 80% of left-leaning liberal arguments, 20% neutral and zero that are conservatively-aligned. Meanwhile...

Startup Successfully Ignites World’s First Fusion Rocket

Space propulsion company Pulsar Fusion has achieved “first plasma” in its Sunbird nuclear fusion rocket, designed to propel rockets faster than any object has ever traveled.

Middle East conflict live updates: Trump warns Iran ‘better get serious soon’ on US peace talks, Israel kills navy commander

The US President is warning Iran to engage in talks 'before it is too late'.

Brother, sister indicted in alleged IED plot at Florida base tied to Iran war; one suspect in China

A brother and sister have been indicted in connection with the placement of a possible explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, Fox News Digital has learned. The FBI said Alen Zheng, who is believed to have planted the device, is currently in China. He is facing charges of attempted damage to government property by fire or explosion, unlawful making of a destructive device and possession of an unregistered destructive device.FBI Tampa also arrested his sister, Ann Mary Zheng, who i...

Lindsey Vonn keeping return to skiing on table despite injuries: 'I don't like to close the door on anything'

Lindsey Vonn was aiming for Olympic gold last month in Italy, but a crash led to five surgeries that saved her leg from being amputated.In one of her first runs at the Milan Cortina Olympics, fresh off a ruptured ACL she suffered a week before the Games, Vonn fell, resulting in a compound fracture of her leg.Vonn also needed a blood transfusion due to the amount of blood lost during the surgeries, including one that required "a lot of plates and screws" and took nearly six hours.CLICK HERE FOR M...

Musk attorney demands probe into jury bias after panel allegedly ‘mocked’ process

Elon Musk’s attorney is urging a federal judge to scrutinize a recent jury verdict that found Musk liable for misleading investors, arguing that the panel’s decision was compromised by bias and even "mocked" the judicial process. "Mr. Musk came into this trial concerned that he could not have a fair trial decided by an impartial jury, that he would be deprived of the counsel of his choice, and that he could not present the full testimony of one of the key witnesses to his defense," Musk's lawyer...

Blue Jays stars caught sitting in wrong seats at Maple Leafs game in hilarious moment

It doesn’t matter if you are a star for the Toronto Blue Jays, if you are sitting in the wrong seats at the Toronto Maple Leafs game, you will be asked to move.Blue Jays stars George Springer and Ernie Clement were taking in the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 win over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night when they were informed they were sitting in the wrong seats by an usher in a viral moment.As Springer and Clement were dialed into the action on the ice, an usher came over and tapped them on the shoulder...

Kylie Kelce reveals her 'dos and don'ts' of talking to postpartum women: 'Oh, I'm so serious'

It has been just about a year since Kylie Kelce, the wife of future Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason, became a mother of four.Kelce has discussed the trials and tribulations of motherhood before, and her latest episode was more of the same, as she shared the "dos and don'ts" of talking to postpartum women."First up, gotta start with the good old-fashioned don't. Number one, don't ask her if she's back to her pre-baby weight yet. Better yet, don't ask her about her weight at all," Kelce began on ...

China Reviews $2 Billion Manus Sale To Meta As Founders Barred From Leaving Country

Chinese authorities have barred two Manus executives from leaving the country while investigating whether Meta's reported $2 billion acquisition of the Singapore-based AI startup violated foreign investment reporting rules. "Manus was founded in China but last year relocated its headquarters and core team to Singapore," notes the Financial Times. "Meta acquired it for $2 billion at the end of last year." The Financial Times reports: Manus's chief executive Xiao Hong and chief scientist Ji Yichao...

Humans Were Already Dog People 16,000 Years Ago, DNA Suggests

Some bones indicate that the hunter-gatherers of the time fed dogs fish. Their remains were also treated in similar ways to those of humans in death.

Illegal immigrant allegedly stalks, hunts teenager through local park in armed attack: police

An illegal immigrant is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly chased a Florida teenager through a local park while armed with a knife. Twenty-three-year-old Vidal Jimenez was taken into custody in Polk County on Tuesday, March 24, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  Authorities said they responded to a call from Bailey Place, where they were approached by an 18-year-old victim who informed them he was approached by two individuals who asked if he was selling marijuana. Up...

EU says Pornhub and others failed to stop minors accessing adult content

The European Commission (EC) accused four porn platforms of not doing enough to prevent minors from accessing their content. In its preliminary findings of a 10-month investigation, the European Union's regulatory arm said Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA).The EC said the platforms have an ineffective “self-declaration“ measure they only require users to make a single click to state they are over 18. Nor do efforts like content warnings, page blurr...

Carrie Underwood shares secret to raising grounded children on Tennessee farm

Carrie Underwood wears many hats, but there's one that trumps the rest. During an appearance on a recent episode of "The View," Underwood who was joined by her fellow "American Idol" judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie opened up about how she manages to keep her home life grounded at her Tennessee farm with husband Mike Fisher and their two sons, Isaiah and Jacob."I don't bring work home with me," Underwood told the TV hosts. "And it is the opposite of what I do everywhere else, like being on st...

‘Public Charge’ Review: The World Is Messy. Being a Force for Good Is, Too.

A new play at the Public Theater written by Michael J. Chepiga and the former ambassador Julissa Reynoso is a diplomatic memoir of sorts, and a meditation on loving one’s country.

California Regulator Says Tesla’s ‘Robotaxis’ Are More Like a Limo in the Eyes of the Law

Tesla’s ride-sharing permit in the state means it doesn’t have to submit data on its operations.

WATCH: Dems go silent, pull Women's Month resolution after GOP asks for simple definition

Pennsylvania House Democrats withdrew consideration of a resolution honoring March as "National Women’s Month" after a Republican lawmaker filed an amendment to include the physiological definition of "woman" in the text.What was expected to be a quick, symbolic vote instead turned into a brief but telling floor moment, with Republicans forcing the question into the open and Democrats opting to shelve the resolution rather than define "woman" in legislation leading to an eruption of laughter on ...

Illinois Democrat condemns party members rallying with far-left streamer Hasan Piker

Illinois Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider called out Democratic Party members and candidates on Tuesday for choosing to rally and associate with far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker."Hasan Piker is an unapologetic antisemite. Democrats risk losing our credibility to condemn those on the right who traffic in bigotry, antisemitism, and hate when our own Members of Congress and candidates are celebrating or, worse yet, platforming those who espouse hate of any kind," Schneider wrote on X on Tuesday.I...

AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache

AMD just revealed the Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which is a beastly follow-up to last year's 9950X3D. This is the company's first desktop processor where both chiplets have been equipped with AMD's proprietary 3D V-Cache technology, which seems like a boon for gamers. Each chiplet includes 104MB of cache, offering an incredible 208MB total on-chip cache. "208MB of cache means more game data, more assets and more working data sitting right next to the CPU cores," AMD Senior V...

Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, an audio model with improved tonal understanding and lower latency for real-time dialogue, watermarked with SynthID

Valeria Wu / The Keyword: Google launches Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, an audio model with improved tonal understanding and lower latency for real-time dialogue, watermarked with SynthID Our latest voice

The ‘Tales from ’85’ Trailer Wants You Back in ‘Stranger Things’ Already

Netflix is sending us all back to Hawkins again starting April 23.

ByteDance’s new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut

The new model in CapCut will have built-in protections for making video from real faces or unauthorized intellectual property.

ByteDance's new AI video generation model, Dreamina Seedance 2.0, comes to CapCut

The new model in CapCut will have built-in protections for making video from real faces or unauthorized intellectual property.

Harvard student says Jewish classmates feel 'unwelcome' as multibillion dollar DOJ lawsuit looms

A Harvard student said Jewish students on campus feel "unwelcome" in certain classrooms amid a new multibillion-dollar lawsuit from the Trump administration over the school's mishandling of antisemitism. Last week, Trump’s Department of Justice filed a 44-page lawsuit against the Ivy League institution for "[failing] to protect its Jewish students," and Harvard sophomore Teja Billa told Fox News Digital that the university failed to implement all the steps to combat antisemitism the school said ...

Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Making audio AI more natural and reliable

Our latest voice model has improved precision and lower latency to make voice interactions more fluid, natural and precise.

How to Make Your AI App Faster and More Interactive with Response Streaming

In my latest posts, we’ve talked a lot about prompt caching as well as caching in general, and how it can improve your AI app in terms of cost and latency. However, even for a fully optimized AI app,

USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due To Absence Of Candidates Of Color

USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due To Absence Of Candidates Of Color Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org, The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire after canceling the California gubernatorial debate with less than 24 hours’ notice.  The reason? None of the polling candidates are people of color. It was a crushingly revealing moment in a state where universities have long defied voters who demanded an end to affirmative action in admissions. USC ...

LaGuardia Airport Runway Reopens After Plane Crash Wreckage Is Removed

Officials expect the airport in New York to be fully operational later on Thursday. One of its two runways had been closed since Sunday, when a jet hit a truck, killing two pilots.

A $20 Billion Crypto Scam Market Faces a New Government Crackdown

The Telegram-based Xinbi Guarantee black market sells services that help prop up scam operations. British officials just hit the highly lucrative marketplace with sweeping sanctions.

Hotel fees are draining Americans' wallets as expert reveals how to avoid paying hundreds extra

Added resort fees still kicking up the cost of hotel stays for travelers and tourists even as new rules aim to make them easier to spot.A recent NerdWallet study of 160 hotels found that some resort fees average about $33 per night. The fees can range from roughly $15 to $50 a day. These mandatory charges, often labeled as "destination" or "amenity" fees, are typically added on top of the advertised room rate.LAS VEGAS TOURISM PLUMMETS AS OFFICIALS CONSIDER $6M PLAN TO WIN BACK CANADIAN VISITORS...

Hegseth Declares 'Pentagon Will Keep Negotiating With Bombs' - Trump Seeks To Assure War Ending 'Soon'

Hegseth Declares 'Pentagon Will Keep Negotiating With Bombs' - Trump Seeks To Assure War Ending 'Soon' Summary Iran rejects US plan but says diplomacy continues (indirectly, apparently) - White House, Pentagon reviewing options for 'final blow' as Trump tells Iranians 'get serious' about talks. Hegseth: we'll "negotiate through bombs". Trump said to want 'speedy end to war' (WSJ) while at the same time warning Tehran of 'no turning back' if it doesn't negotiate. Cabinet meeting ...

Thomas Rhett admits fame led him to 'living a double life' that nearly destroyed his marriage

Thomas Rhett is admitting to once "living a double life" that almost ruined his marriage."I look through my life and I think about all the things that have kind of twisted me or made me like not the best person to be around, and it has always been either around affirmation or lack of affirmation," the country star told Sadie Robertson Huff on her "WHOA That’s Good" podcast.The "Die a Happy Man" singer, who appeared on the podcast with his wife, Lauren Akins, said that at the height of his fame, ...

Cohere AI Releases Cohere Transcribe: A SOTA Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Model Powering Enterprise Speech Intelligence

In the landscape of enterprise AI, the bridge between unstructured audio and actionable text has often been a bottleneck of proprietary APIs and complex cascaded pipelines. Today, Cohere—a company tra

Into the Omniverse: NVIDIA GTC Showcases Virtual Worlds Powering the Physical AI Era

Editor’s note: This post is part of Into the Omniverse, a series focused on how developers, 3D practitioners, and enterprises can transform their workflows using the latest advances in OpenUSD and NVI

Researchers At CERN Transport Antiprotons By Truck In World-First Experiment

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Physics World: Researchers at the CERN particle-physics lab have successfully transported antiprotons in a lorry across the lab's main site. The feat, the first of its kind, follows a similar test with protons in 2024. CERN says the achievement is "a huge leap" towards being able to transport antimatter between labs across Europe. [...] To do so, in 2020 the BASE team began developing a device, known as BASE-STEP (for Baryon-Antibaryon Symmetry Experiment...

You're using ChatGPT wrong—this $19.99 course fixes that

TL;DR: Get a ChatGPT and Automation E-Degree for $19.99 (reg. $790). Understanding how to actually use AI—not just vibe with it—can quickly separate casual dabblers from people who quietly get way more done. This ChatGPT Automation E-Degree, now $19.99 (reg. Read the rest The post You're using ChatGPT wrong—this $19.99 course fixes that appeared first on Boing Boing.

Vector Databases Explained in 3 Levels of Difficulty

Traditional databases answer a well-defined question: does the record matching these criteria exist?

Conservative election fraud activist convicted of election fraud

Harry Wait made a name for himself as a conservative activist pushing false claims of election fraud at the 2020 polls. Wait was himself convicted of election fraud this week by jurors in Wisconsin—and identity theft too. Jurors deliberated three hours before returning convictions on three of four counts, putting aside one charge of identity theft. Read the rest The post Conservative election fraud activist convicted of election fraud appeared first on Boing Boing.

Savannah Guthrie speaks out on mother’s ‘grounded' faith, says it isn’t fake devotion

A tearful Savannah Guthrie said she believes in prayer while opening up about her mother’s faith in an emotional interview that aired Thursday. Guthrie sat down with NBC News colleague Hoda Kotb for a multipart interview the first she’s given since her mother's disappearance. After discussing the agony her family has been through, Kotb asked the "Today" co-anchor to describe her mother, Nancy, who has been missing since Feb. 1."My mom is so incredible, she’s resolute and strong. Quiet strength, ...

Jim Jordan says probe into former CIA Director John Brennan is 'heating up' as DOJ seeks testimony records

A Justice Department probe into former CIA Director John Brennan is "heating up," House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told Fox News, pointing to new requests for congressional testimony records as a sign the investigation is gaining momentum."Maybe there's ultimately going to be some accountability for Brennan…" Jordan said Wednesday night on "Hannity," later adding, "I think it's getting serious here."Jordan tied the probe to a broader dispute over the origins of the Trump-Ru...

FOSS Weekly #26.13: Age Verification Added in systemd, Systemd forked, Btrfs Subvolumes, New Backup Tool, Yazi Manager and More

Age verification has suddenly become the most heated topic in the Linux world and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.Distributions are already picking sides. Void and Garuda Linux have outright rejected the idea. The privacy-focused Android distro GrapheneOS isn’t entertaining it either. Meanwhile, Fedora is exploring whether an Apple-style API could be a compromise, though whether that satisfies anyone is another question.Right in the middle of this, systemd introduced an optional birthDate fie...

Melvin Foster, former college football star who later served as Texas deputy sheriff, dead at 59

Melvin Foster, a former college football star who later became a sheriff’s deputy in Texas, has died, according to an online obituary. He was 59.Foster was a standout linebacker with the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was on the team that won a Big Ten Championship and made a Rose Bowl appearance. He led the team in tackles during his junior and senior seasons.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter his collegiate career was over, he had a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys.He later joined t...

Ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich says Sheridan Gorman’s killing may have been a 'gang initiation'

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich says the illegal immigrant accused of gunning down Sheridan Gorman in Chicago did so as part of a "gang initiation."Jose Medina-Medina, 25, allegedly shot and killed 18-year-old Gorman on March 19 at around 1:06 a.m. while she was at a pier with friends in the city's Rogers Park area. Medina-Medina entered the country illegally on May 9, 2023, and was apprehended then released into the U.S. under the Biden administration, according to the Department of Ho...

ByteDance rolls out Seedance 2.0 globally, expanding AI video generation

Chinese artificial intelligence powerhouse and TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator Seedance 2.0 worldwide, while its US rival OpenAI called time on a similar pro

US Postal Service Plans 8% Fuel Surcharge As Iran War Raises Transport Costs

US Postal Service Plans 8% Fuel Surcharge As Iran War Raises Transport Costs By Eric Kulisch of FreightWaves, The U.S. Postal Service is seeking permission to impose a fuel surcharge on parcel products for the first time ever to cover soaring transportation costs for gasoline and diesel fuel, which have jumped more than 30% since the invasion of Iran by the United States and Israel nearly a month ago. Parcel shipments would be charged an 8% fee, on top of their regular transport...

Blagojevich warns justice system is 'broken,' says his case was blueprint for Trump prosecutions

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sounded the alarm on what he calls a "broken" justice system, claiming the tactics used against him paved the way for the later prosecution of President Donald Trump.Blagojevich, a former Democrat turned Trump ally, spent nearly a decade in prison after being found guilty of corruption in 2011. He has long maintained his innocence, arguing that the actions he was imprisoned over were simply routine aspects of politics."If they want to get you, they do this. A...

Lawyer for Boston cop facing manslaughter charge in on-duty shooting calls out DA’s ‘unprecedented’ move

FIRST ON FOX: The attorney for a Boston police officer who has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a suspect in a carjacking says his client has an impeccable service record, and that the District Attorney's handling of his client's case has been unusual."He's never been disciplined, never reprimanded, no trouble whatsoever," Ken Anderson of the law firm Anderson and Goldman told Fox News Digital.Nicholas O'Malley, 33, was arrested on March 19 stemming from an on-duty shooting of ...

Comedian Bill Maher to receive Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize after initial White House denial

Comedian Bill Maher will receive the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, according to a report published Thursday, after the White House denied that was the case last week.The Atlantic reported last week that Maher was set to be awarded the prize. Steven Cheung, the White House director of communications, called the report "fake news" on X. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also called it "fake news," according to Politico.A Trump administration official told Fox New...

Cents, which makes operating and payments software for laundromats, raised a $110M Series C, following a $40M Series B in 2024

Lucinda Shen / Axios: Cents, which makes operating and payments software for laundromats, raised a $110M Series C, following a $40M Series B in 2024 What to read next

Looking For Nearby ‘Project Hail Mary’ Worlds

It’s out. The top sci-fi draw of the year Project Hail Mary is now showing in a theater near you. The movie tells the tale of middle school teacher Ryland Grace, who is sent on a one way, last ditch mission to save humanity. The story is a refreshing take on first contact and just how different life out there could be… but are there real ‘Adrians’ or ‘Erids’ out there? A new paper published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society identifies 45 rocky worlds with a potential for l...

Reporter's Notebook: GOP's 'favorite bill' faces reality check as Senate stalls on SAVE America Act

Parents won’t admit that they have a favorite child.But they do.The same is true with lawmakers.They won’t admit they have a favorite bill.But they do.That’s why the SAVE America Act is the favorite bill of Senate Republicans.Until it isn’t.TRUMP DEMANDS SAVE AMERICA ACT BE TIED TO DHS FUNDING AMID AIRPORT CHAOSAt some point, lawmakers will forge a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It could be today. Tomorrow. A week. A month. But it will happen. And until then, the Senate ...

Video-based AI gives robots a visual imagination

In a major step toward more adaptable and intuitive machines, Kempner Institute Investigator Yilun Du and his collaborators have unveiled a new kind of artificial intelligence system that lets robots

Young, GOP senators urge Trump to reinstate ‘Protect Life Rule’ to block Title X funds from abortion clinics

FIRST ON FOX—Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., is asking President Donald Trump to reinstate the "Protect Life Rule" which would block Title X funding from abortion clinics, in a letter sent to the White House Thursday. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Young, joined by nine colleagues, wrote, "During your first term in March 2019, your Administration proposed and finalized the Protect Life Rule." "That Rule ensured that Title X family planning funds could no longer flow to clinics that perform, ...

The Sony Afeela Was Doomed to Fail

A six-year EV rollout ends with a thud.

Ripples in Spacetime and the Universe's Most Controversial Number

Douglas Adams famously told us the answer to life, the universe and everything is 42. Astronomers have been wrestling with their own version of that answer for years, except their number is the Hubble constant, a measure of how fast the universe is expanding, and nobody can agree what it is. Now a new study using ripples in spacetime as a measuring tools has produced a fresh value that might just help resolve one of the biggest arguments in modern cosmology.

DJI Now Has a Cheaper 360 Drone Than Insta360, but the U.S. Won’t Get It

Traditional drone flyers may prefer the DJI Avata 360 over the Antigravity A1, if you can find it in the U.S.

Yankees shortstop José Caballero makes MLB history, becomes first player to use Automated Ball-Strike System

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero made MLB history Wednesday: He became the first player to use the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS).During the fourth inning of the Yankees’ 7-0 Opening Day win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, Caballero challenged home plate umpire Bill Miller’s strike call after Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb threw a sinker at the top of the zone.Caballero, 29, tapped his head to initiate the challenge and appeal the strike call, but lost the challeng...

EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines

The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their ‌sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services ⁠Act breaches.

One Day Until Trump's Self‑Imposed 5-Day Deadline On Iran But Markets Appear Increasingly Numb

One Day Until Trump's Self‑Imposed 5-Day Deadline On Iran But Markets Appear Increasingly Numb By Molly Schwartz, Cross Asset Macro Strategist at Rabobank More persistent inflation Yesterday, Iran rejected the US-proposed 15-point plan, instead laying out its own conditions in a 5-point plan; (1) halt the killing of Iranian officials; (2) means to make sure no other war is wage against it; (3) reparations for the war; (4) an end to all hostilities; and (5) Iran’s “exerci...

Barry Bonds reveals George Steinbrenner's ultimatum that kept him from joining Yankees

The New York Yankees fared pretty well in the 1990s, but they actually could have been even better.That’s because, according to MLB’s home run king Barry Bonds, he almost wound up in the Bronx.However, owner George Steinbrenner, known for his rather rash decisions, gave Bonds an ultimatum that turned him off.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "George isn't here anymore, so I can tell the truth, right? I would've been with the Yankees, but Steinbrenner got on the phone and called ...

What Do You Mean Fox McCloud Is in the ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie

Illumination and Nintendo have adopted a 'sure, what the hell' approach after the success of the first film.

Josh Duhamel says he's now 72% ready for a zombie apocalypse at his 'doomsday' cabin but fears AI robots more

Apocalyptic zombies and AI robots had better watch out.Josh Duhamel told Fox News Digital he is now about 72% ready for a zombie apocalypse at his off-the-grid "doomsday" cabin in rural Minnesota after he joked he was about 70% ready last summer. "Every year, I get a little bit more fully prepped," he said. "But that's part of the fun is the journey of figuring it out, seeing what the latest and greatest is. I'm less afraid of zombies and more afraid of AI robots now. I don't know if we're ever ...

Church of England's first woman leader installed as Archibishop of Canterbury

The Archibishop of Canterbury leads the Anglican Communion, with some 100m adherents worldwide. For the first time since its founding the position is now held by a woman, Sarah Mullally, elected earlier this year and installed Wednesday. Although Sarah Mullally, 63, formally became the archbishop of Canterbury in January, Wednesday's event marks the beginning of her public ministry as both the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Read the res...

Researchers use machine learning and social network theory to identify formation patterns in digital forums

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology used machine learning tools and social network theory—the study of how people connect with each other—to better understand how people interact online. Us

Raul Castro participating in talks with U.S., Cuba's president says

Former Cuban president Raul Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Miguel Diaz-Canel said Wednesday.

Israel kills senior Iranian naval officials, Trump continues threats to Tehran to negotiate

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranon Thursday to "get serious" about a deal to end nearly four weeks of fighting, after its foreign minister said Tehran was reviewing the U.S. proposal but that there ‌were no talks on winding down the war.

The Star That Kept Its Secret for 50 Years

Look up on a clear night and you can spot the distinctive 'W' shape of Cassiopeia with the naked eye. The middle star of that W, which has the catchy name of Gamma Cas, has been puzzling astronomers since 1866, and for the last fifty years it's been blazing with peculiar high energy X-rays that simply shouldn't be there. Now, thanks to a next generation space telescope with extraordinary precision, the mystery has finally been solved. The culprit is a hungry invisible companion, quietly feeding ...

Rams, 49ers to meet in Australia for historic NFL game as league reveals date and time

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will meet in Melbourne for the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The league announced the date and time for the historic matchup Wednesday.The next clash between the NFC West rivals is scheduled for Sept. 11. Kickoff is set for 10:35 a.m. local time Friday – 8:35 p.m. ET Thursday. Details on how fans can tune in remain unclear."We are thrilled to kick off our season in Melbourne, enhancing an already historic moment for both the NFL and the ...

Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher goes in depth how ABS system will improve offense, how arms have to adjust

The 2026 MLB season is officially here, but not without one of the most major changes in the history of the sport.After a century-and-a-half of complete human element behind home plate, batters, catchers and pitchers will now have the ability to challenge balls and strikes. The challenge must be almost immediate, and each team gets two and retains correct challenges.Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia once predicted that somebody would hit .400 if there were a fully automated strike zone. While b...

Michigan judge blasts woman for driving during Zoom court hearing: ‘Do you think I'm that stupid?’

A Michigan judge sharply rebuked a woman who logged into a virtual court hearing from a car, saying it appeared she was driving and accusing her of being untruthful before ending the proceeding.The exchange unfolded Monday in Woodhaven's 33rd District Court, where Kimberly Carroll appeared late to a Zoom hearing tied to a debt claim brought by LVNV Funding LLC. The case involves roughly $1,788 in alleged unpaid debt, along with additional court fees.Judge Michael McNally had already entered a de...

How to use Apple's Playlist Playground to make AI-generated mixes

With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple Music's Playlist Playground can now generate playlists with the help of AI. Best of all, you don't need an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone to take advantage of the new feature. As long as you're a US Apple Music subscriber with your language set to English, you can start using Playlist Playground right now. Here's how to get started. How to create playlists using Playlist PlaygroundA pair of screenshots showing off Apple Music's new Playlist Playground featu...

Bills star Dion Dawkins explains his 'counter' to potential NFL 18th game: 'Careers are only getting shorter'

NFL players know they need to give their 100% each day they step on the gridiron, knowing it’s a matter of keeping their job, or seeing it taken by the next man up. As a result, the average NFL career is around just three seasons, both from the elite talent pool and the injury risk that comes with a high-octane contact sport. The NFL, though, couldn’t be doing better from a business perspective, as football fans crave more action on any given night throughout the season. The 2026 season will be ...

Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Conntour raises $7M from General Catalyst, YC to build an AI search engine for security video systems

Conntour uses AI models to let security teams query camera feeds using natural language to find any object, person, or situation.

OpenAI suspends plans for erotic chatbot

In its hunt for profits, OpenAI planned to launch an erotic version of ChatGPT that would entertain human users with sex talk and imagery. These plans are indefinitely "on hold," reports The Financial Times, due to concerns from staff and investors. Read the rest The post OpenAI suspends plans for erotic chatbot appeared first on Boing Boing.

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

It’s been a long wait, but HBO Max has finally arrived in the UK and Ireland, rounding off the streaming service’s European expansion. Oscar-winners One Battle After Another and Sinners are both available to stream at launch, alongside Max Original shows like The Pitt. Season three of Euphoria arrives in April, and HBO Max is also home to mega-franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, both of which are celebrating their 25th anniversaries in 2026. Starting today, March 26, UK audie...