Watch: The moment influencer is bitten by 2m shark while filming

Tayane Dalazen, a Brazilian lawyer and social media personality, recalls her ordeal.

Angel Reese admits she was 'playing like s---' before helping Dream build halftime lead over Fever

Angel Reese was critical of how she started her Atlanta Dream contest against the Indiana Fever on Sunday night, and let everyone know about it at halftime.The Dream ended the first two quarters with a four-point lead, but Reese was 0-of-6 from the field to start the game and missed several shots from inside the paint.But she was pivotal in the Dream putting together a 17-4 run to close out the first half.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring a halftime interview with ESPN’s H...

$$12B of US ratepayers' money wasted on a modeling mistake and PJM wants to do it again

How America's greatest grid wasted billions and is putting ratepayers at risk by using bad models, no not those models.

Long Island street takeover erupts as drivers block road, perform donuts, burnouts: police

Fifteen people were arrested, and seven vehicles were impounded after police descended on an alleged street takeover that brought reckless driving, burnouts and donuts to a Long Island roadway early Saturday, authorities said.The Suffolk County Police Department said its Street Takeover Task Force got wind of the planned gathering through intelligence gathering and social media monitoring ahead of Friday night, Aug. 14.Investigators learned the group was preparing to stage a takeover somewhere i...

Former ABC News correspondent admits network is liberal, claims ‘nobody’ voted for Trump

Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran admitted on Friday that his longtime network was liberal and struggled to understand President Donald Trump's supporters because its newsroom lacked political viewpoint diversity.Co-host of "The Fifth Column" podcast Michael C. Moynihan asked Moran directly, "Is ABC News a liberal institution?""Yes. But I think, I think like a lot of mainstream media, it’s because of lack of viewpoint diversity," Moran said. "That was one of the problems in covering Trum...

‘X-Files’ star Gillian Anderson reveals parenting regret, says she wishes she was 'less selfish'

Gillian Anderson is looking back at the sacrifices she made as her Hollywood career took off and acknowledging that some of those choices came at a cost for her family.In a new interview with The Sunday Times, the 58-year-old actress who became a household name playing FBI Special Agent Dana Scully on "The X-Files" opened up about her regrets as a young mother and explained how the show’s grueling production schedule affected her ability to be present for her daughter."I have absolutely no regre...

Meta, fighting accusations of hurting kids, is dealt major blow over key witness

A federal judge dealt a blow to Meta just days before a blockbuster trial where the company is accused of developing products that are addictive to children.

Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft

Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.

CENTCOM commander touts USS Abraham Lincoln mental health record after more than 260 days without port call

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday said the USS Abraham Lincoln has recorded one of the lowest numbers of mental health cases in the Navy, amid mounting allegations of poor conditions aboard the carrier.The Lincoln, which has been at sea for more than 260 days supporting the war with Iran, has been at the center of a dispute over allegations of supply shortages, plumbing problems and crew members threatening to jump overboard. Officials have repeatedly denied such claims and announced ...

Scanners are basically vintage now. SwiftScan VIP is just $50.

TL;DR: SwiftScan VIP turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable scanner, PDF editor, OCR tool, and fax machine for $47.97 (reg. $199.99) through August 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Scanners are weirdly committed to staying in our lives. Read the rest The post Scanners are basically vintage now. SwiftScan VIP is just $50. appeared first on Boing Boing.

Sheriff posts photos of 27 suspected of ransacking AutoZone during East L.A. street takeovers

Investigators said the suspects took part in a "coordinated, mob-like burglary" during two consecutive nights of street takeovers earlier this month.

Stripe will reportedly acquire AI gateway startup OpenRouter for $7B+

OpenRouter's CEO recently described the startup as Stripe for AI.

Chrissy Metz slams weight loss critics, says they're always 'going to have something to say'

Chrissy Metz is firing back at the haters commenting on her weight loss.During a recent appearance on "The Tamsen Show" podcast, the 45-year-old actress spoke about why she chose to start taking a GLP-1 medication and slammed haters who comment on her body."It's not that I don't have people and naysayers and people who comment all kinds of stuff still to this day," she said. "Like I don't know when people will stop doing that. I don't think it ever will happen."She then recalled a recent inciden...

Flock's 'Creepy Cameras' Remain Major Threat to Privacy Despite Small Recent Changes, Warns ACLU

While Flock announced changes for its AI-powered traffic cameras, "Several of the proposed changes Flock is touting are merely retreads of previous ," complains the American Civil Liberties Union. "Flock's latest announcement still appears more focused on addressing a perceived PR problem than the significant harms its products create... [T]his is hardly the step forward Flock wants us to think it is " The ACLU continues to urge that default retention periods be shortened to 48 hours not one w...

Why people aren't buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future

On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.

Why people aren’t buying Mark Zuckerberg’s AI future

On the latest episode of Equity podcast, we discuss why not everyone is buying Zuckerberg’s vision.

Is buying a OnePlus phone in 2026 still a good idea?

If you really want a OnePlus phone, you can still make it work.

Cristiano Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year' as legendary soccer star looks to future

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest soccer players to grace a pitch, believes this season will be his last.During an interview with Vogue, the Portuguese superstar told the outlet this upcoming season will be "probably my last year of football."Ronaldo, 41, recently married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, and perhaps settling down with his family is what the legendary player wishes now.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRonaldo currently plays for the Saudi Pro League’s Al...

Your waistline could reveal a hidden heart risk your BMI misses, major study finds

A person's waist size may reveal more about their heart health than the number on the scale, according to new research.A study found that waist measurements can identify potential cardiovascular risks that may be missed when doctors rely on body mass index (BMI) alone.Researchers from the Cross-Cohort Collaboration analyzed data from nearly 260,000 adults enrolled in 15 long-term health studies, following participants for about 20 years.BMI IS WRONG WAY TO MEASURE OBESITY, RESEARCHERS SAY HERE’S...

Breach at Crypto Wallet Company Called ‘SafePal’ Exposes 39,798 Customers

Now the company is warning users about phishing attacks.

San Mateo County Passes Resolution To Regulate Commercial Humanoid Robots

San Mateo County Passes Resolution To Regulate Commercial Humanoid Robots Authored by Lear Zhou via The Epoch Times, San Mateo County may become the first in California to regulate humanoid robots used for commercial purposes. The county board of supervisors on Aug. 11 passed a resolution sponsored by Supervisor Ray Mueller to direct county legal and administrative staff to draft an ordinance regulating the use of untethered autonomous or semi-autonomous humanoid robots, or “mob...

‘New Warriors’ Star Remembers the Marvel Show That Almost Was

Once upon a time, Marvel almost gave Squirrel Girl and the New Warriors a show. Now, all that team's got are memories.

Meet Finn, the 15-year-old who saved a shark in New Brunswick

“When we saw it, it looked really hurt, it almost looked dead," says Finn Holland. "But then we saw subtle movements.”

Sources: Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire AI model marketplace OpenRouter for more than $7B; OpenRouter was valued at $1.3B in May (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Stripe has finalized a deal to acquire AI model marketplace OpenRouter for more than $7B; OpenRouter was valued at $1.3B in May Stripe Inc. has finalized an agreement to acquire

Do you really need an antivirus app on your Android?

You probably don't need antivirus software on your Android phone, but there are some exceptions.

Teva Canada recalls some Pregabalin capsules over sertraline contamination concerns

Teva Canada is recalling some of its Teva-Pregabalin 150 mg capsules after it said routine testing identified possible contamination with the drug sertraline.

Kelly Clarkson won’t let her kids watch ‘From Justin to Kelly’ after brutal admission about 2003 film

Kelly Clarkson has no plans to introduce her children to one infamous chapter of her career.During her final Las Vegas concert on Saturday, the 44-year-old singer revealed that she has banned daughter River Rose, 12, and son Remington, 10, from watching her 2003 musical comedy, "From Justin to Kelly.""Well, it’s an Oscar-worthy number, and it’s called ‘From Justin to Kelly,’" Clarkson joked, according to a video obtained by Us Weekly, before explaining her participation in two words: "Contractua...

"US Can't Bomb Its Way To Victory": Scotiabank Maps Bessent's Coming Economic Hammer On Iran

"US Can't Bomb Its Way To Victory": Scotiabank Maps Bessent's Coming Economic Hammer On Iran Brent crude futures ended last week near $88.50 a barrel as traders awaited details of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's planned escalation campaign of the economic war against Iran. Bessent said Friday that Washington would announce unprecedented economic-isolation measures next week, warning that the coming pressure campaign would be unlike anything "seen in the history of economic iso...

Driver in custody after bus in Hungary crashes into ditch, killing 12 and injuring at least 10

A passenger bus carrying Polish tourists on a highway in Hungary went off the road and into a ditch where it overturned, killing a dozen people and injuring at least 10 early Sunday, police said. The bus was travelling on eastbound lanes near Mezokeresztes around 140 kilometres east of Budapest.

LIV Golf player admits breakaway tour might be nearing the end: 'I think time might run out'

Since the Saudi Arabia-backed Public Investment Fund announced they were pulling funding for the LIV Golf Tour at the end of the 2026 season, there's been widespread speculation about the future of the breakaway league.While LIV initially grabbed big name stars like Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and eventually Jon Rahm with big guaranteed contracts and high purses, that momentum seemingly stalled in recent months and years as the league failed to turn a profit. Some younger pl...

Nick Reiner renews demand for trust fund ahead of murder trial in parents' deaths

Nick Reiner has renewed his demand for access to a trust fund established by parents Michelle and Rob Reiner to cover legal fees ahead of his trial in their deaths.

Autopsy Bombshell: Los Alamos Lab Worker's Death Looks Like Murder

Autopsy Bombshell: Los Alamos Lab Worker's Death Looks Like Murder Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Fresh autopsy findings on the skeletal remains of a Los Alamos National Laboratory administrative assistant have delivered a direct challenge to any suggestion of suicide. Melissa Casias was found propped against a tree in a remote stretch of New Mexico forest nearly a year after she vanished. The gunshot path through the base of her skull has left investigators and f...

Hundreds of migrants in Spain's Ceuta enclave protest for asylum, against deportation to Morocco

Hundreds of migrants who recently entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta staged a protest on a popular urban beach on Sunday, urging Spanish authorities to grant them asylum instead of sending them back to Morocco.

Berkeley math professor sounds alarm on liberal 'test-blind' policies, warns many students badly behind

A Berkeley mathematics professor is sounding the alarm that many students are woefully unprepared when they arrive at college because the University of California system's progressive "test-blind" policies have proven disastrous."Three days a week, I stand in front of lecture halls with 500 to 1,400 students. By the second week of the semester, I already know who is in trouble," professor Zvezdelina Stankova wrote in a San Francisco Standard op-ed published Saturday. "Some students are five to e...

Evacuations as Belgium’s biggest-ever wildfire burns towards Germany

Efforts to extinguish the blaze are complicated by irregular winds and difficult terrain.

Bruce Campbell Wants ‘Evil Dead’ to Lighten the Hell Up Again

Are the last few 'Evil Dead' movies too mean and dark for their own good?

At least 2 people killed as firefighters battle massive wildfires in Greece, Belgium

Firefighters battled a massive wildfire that scorched a nature reserve in eastern Belgium and another on a Greek island near Athens, where two people were killed on Sunday as hot and dry conditions fuelled fires across parts of Europe.

Could a Disc-Free PlayStation Actually Lower Game Prices?

"As Sony soldiers ahead with their plans to end hard copies for new PlayStation games, players are fearing a future which will force them to pay more and own less," writes Kotaku. What will prices do in a world with no physical copies to share or sell? One former Square Enix executive speculates this could actually drive down the price of games: "Digital on the PS store will likely get cheaper," posted Jacob Navok, former Square Enix business strategist. "Current prices are tied to retail. Wi...

Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83

Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.

Report on Candidates for Office Finds AI Is More Talked-About Than Racism or Israel

AI and data centers are a major issue in 40% of U.S. races.

Here's why retro games look better on old CRT TVs

A Super Nintendo or PlayStation looked better on retro TVs than today's ultra-sharp displays, but why is there such a difference?

Iran offers $51,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Women who carry out the acts would receive double, Iran’s army chief said.

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake

At least 53 people have died after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Flores.

Ex-WWE star wins world title in emphatic return to Game Changer Wrestling in violent Atlantic City showcase

It was a true homecoming for Joseph Sawyer on Saturday night.The former WWE star, then known as Joe Gacy, made his return to Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) as the company held Homecoming Night 1 at the Showboat Resort Atlantic City in New Jersey. Sawyer survived a bloody affair to capture the GCW World Championship in a victory over Atticus Cogar.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"What a f---ing Homecoming," he told the crowd after winning the title.Indeed it was.It was Sawyer’s f...

Anti-Israel nonprofit under federal investigation over financial dealings: report

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a nonprofit with connections to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for potentially providing donor funds to a sanctioned Palestinian group, the New York Post reported Friday.The report says federal authorities are probing the U.K.-based organization known only as PFF, which has a roughly $100 million war chest used to support anti-Israel causes. It also may have contributed donor funds to Al-Haq, a Palestinian group sanctioned by the U.S., the...

Progressive Minneapolis mayor's viral hip-hop moves spark 'humiliation ritual' mockery online

Social media is erupting over a viral video of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey showing off his awkward dance moves while attending the Black Entrepreneur State Fair, with the clip quickly spreading across X as users call the dance a "cringe" performance.The clip, posted on TikTok last week, shows Frey moving his hips and shoulders to hip-hop music while wearing sunglasses and interacting with an emcee on the dance floor, prompting a wave of mockery from conservative commentators."Why are they alway...

Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award

ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith vowed Sunday to confront the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after it gave him a "Thumbs Down" award at the group's Saturday night gala in Atlanta because of what it characterized as his repeated disparagement of prominent Black women.Smith framed the award as the beginning of a broader dispute with the organization."This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, no...

iCloud Private Relay leaks can expose your real IP

If you pay for iCloud+ and use Safari, you may have turned on iCloud Private Relay for an extra layer of privacy. Apple designed the feature to prevent websites from seeing your actual IP address and exact location.Now, security researchers have found three ways that certain WebKit features can slip outside that protection.Researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk discovered that DNS prefetching, a WebAuthn feature connected to passkeys and WebTransport can bypass WebKit's proxy configuration. ...

Sen Johnson releases new Fauci text flagging COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Sunday unveiled a new text exchange from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s government-issued phone as his committee reviews records concerning federal officials’ handling of COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns, including risks surrounding pregnancy.On "Sunday Morning Futures," Johnson showcased a new text message conversation between Fauci and Dr. John Mascola, then-director of the Vaccine Research Center under NIAID. The senator said the message shows that Fauci received information...

Kate Moss and daughter Lila stun in swimsuits during Spanish getaway

Hollywood's biggest stars are soaking up the summer sun and bringing the heat.Stars like Kate Moss and Emily Ratajkowski were photographed in their swimsuits enjoying the water, while Halle Berry rang in a new decade in a see-through dress.Whether on vacation or at home, these stars had no issue flaunting their fit figures for all to see.SHAKIRA SOAKS UP THE MIAMI SUN AS BIKINI-CLAD NINA DOBREV, KIM KARDASHIAN SHOWCASE SUMMER GETAWAYSHere are some of this week's best celebrity photos.Kate Moss a...

Tokenization Of H₂O: Elites Are Claiming The World's Water Supply and Plan To Trade It

Tokenization Of H₂O: Elites Are Claiming The World's Water Supply and Plan To Trade It Submitted by Patti Johnson, Yep, you heard me right. This is not a joke or exaggeration. The facts are out there for all to see. I wrote about the tokenization of nature in my article “From Blockchain to Ball and Chain: Are We Being Borged?” This article will deal primarily with the tokenization of the world’s water supply. Tokenization: Turning Life Itself into a Tradeable Chip For those wh...

You might want to skip Newegg's GPU trade-in program

The program makes upgrading your hardware incredibly convenient, but weigh your options.

Authorities identify gunman killed by San Bernardino deputies during tree-trimming dispute

Law enforcement has released the identity of an elderly man shot and killed by San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies Friday after he opened fire on tree trimmers who'd been working near his home, county officials said.

Israel strikes kill 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since ceasefire

One strike killed seven people in a house, including a Hezbollah commander.

1 in 6 adults plagued by loneliness as researchers reveal lasting impact of COVID pandemic

A study of over 135,000 adults found that a surprising number of individuals feel lonely often and that some of the loneliest people live in urban areas, shocking the researchers. Not only that but the COVID pandemic made it worse. Professors at Imperial College London conducted the study. They recruited a total of 135,725 volunteers aged 16 and older to complete an online survey in England throughout a five-month period in 2023.Almost one in six adults reported feeling lonely "often or always" ...

The 5 Most Exciting Disney Parks Updates From D23

From a new Tomorrowland to the Avengers and Harrison Ford himself, here are the Disney Parks highlights.

CBS News correspondent accused of sexual harassment in former ABC producer's lawsuit

Former ABC News field producer Samira Said sued CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman, ABC News, The Walt Disney Co. and an ABC bureau chief on Friday, alleging Gutman made sexualized workplace comments and ABC later fired her after denying medical accommodations related to trauma from covering the Uvalde school massacre.Said alleged Gutman initiated a conversation about another female correspondent while Said worked on an otherwise all-male team, according to the complaint filed In Los Angel...

Android Auto vs Apple CarPlay: What features set them apart

The differences between the iPhone and Android show up when you connect them to your car, as well.

Beijing Wants Nvidia Out But China's AI Developers Aren't Ready

Beijing Wants Nvidia Out But China's AI Developers Aren't Ready China has spent years pouring money and political capital into building a homegrown semiconductor industry. Yet when its AI companies need to train their most sophisticated models, many still turn to Nvidia, according to South China Morning Post. The biggest obstacle may no longer be the chips themselves. It is everything developers have built around them. Nvidia’s CUDA software has become deeply woven into the way AI...

Calls for UK inquiry into ‘hounding’ of former Cambridge academic

A growing petition wants the British Prime Minister to investigate Jason Arday's death.

Famed ex-Yankees pitcher Tommy John dead at 83 after sending farewell message to fans

Tommy John, the former MLB pitcher whose elbow surgery set the standard in baseball and helped lengthen the careers of countless players, has died. He was 83.Mike Maguire, his agent, announced John’s death in a statement.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"Thomas Edward ‘Tommy’ John Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Lakewood Ranch last night surrounded by his loving wife, Cheryl, and his sister-in-laws Judith Florentino and Karen Jordan," the stat...

Researcher studying Acadian wills says they were 'an act of resistance'

Anthropic CEO says AI backlash is ‘fundamentally a crisis of trust’

Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.

Federal judge clears path for border wall construction in Arizona

A federal judge in Arizona cleared the path for border wall construction in the state after a Native American tribe attempted to block its construction.The Tohono O'odham Nation had argued that constructing the border wall along its southern border with Mexico would constitute illegal trespassing on tribal lands as well as effectively shrink the reservation.Judge Richard Leon noted in his ruling a federal proclamation in 1907 that the first 60 feet of the reservation could be taken for federal u...

'Wolves In White Coats': 5 Key Takeaways From HHS Report On Alleged Pediatric Gender-Treatment Fraud

'Wolves In White Coats': 5 Key Takeaways From HHS Report On Alleged Pediatric Gender-Treatment Fraud Authored by Stacy Robinson via The Epoch Times, A report released Aug. 13 by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has shined a light on alleged fraud by health providers who performed pediatric gender procedures. The report, titled “Wolves in White Coats: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited from the Fraud of ‘Gender Medicine’,” examined the actions and moti...

Sam's Club meal kit feeds a family for under $16 as shoppers seek affordable dinners

As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout.Among the prepared meal options is Sam's Club's Member's Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under $16 on the retailer's website.The offering is part of a broader push by the warehouse club to give members more convenient options for putting dinner on the table, a Sam's Club spokes...

Bluesky's Active User Base Shrinks 52% Over 18 Months, But Its Protocol is Spreading

An anonymous reader shared this report from TechCrunch: According to data from digital intelligence provider Similarweb, Bluesky's mobile app had 10.4 million monthly active users worldwide in June 2026, down 27.2% year-over-year. In addition, mobile daily active users continued to decline, falling 25.6% year-over-year in July to around 3 million... Bluesky's app has lost more than half its monthly active users from its late-2024 high... Its quarterly average was around 22.1 million monthly act...

How to lease an iPhone instead of buying one

The new Apple Upgrade program makes the monthly cost of an iPhone even cheaper than before.

‘My Adventures With Superman’ Season 3 Ends As a Family Affair

Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher talk bringing Krypton and the Superfamily to the home stretch of 'My Adventures With Superman.'

First Production Ferrari Luce Goes for $40 Million

Make fun of it all you want. Someone *really* wanted one.

Humanoid robots could patrol southern border, CEO pitches, as futuristic technology moves closer to reality

Humanoid robots capable of autonomously navigating rugged terrain and detecting people could eventually join federal agents patrolling the southern border, with one U.S. robotics company telling Fox News Digital it has already demonstrated the technology to Department of Homeland Security officials.Sankaet Pathak, founder and CEO of Foundation, spoke with Fox News Digital to discuss the company's development of humanoid robotics and their potential applications at the border.Pathak said Foundati...

‘American Pie’ star Shannon Elizabeth swears off dating, says OnlyFans is ‘the only relationship I need’

Shannon Elizabeth isn’t looking for another slice of romance anytime soon.The "American Pie" star, whose divorce was finalized in May, has sworn off dating, insisting that OnlyFans is "the only relationship I need."During an appearance on Bill Maher's "Club Random" podcast, he asked her, "What’s the dating scene like in Cape Town?" Elizabeth moved to South Africa in 2016 to focus on wildlife conservation.‘AMERICAN PIE’ ALUM SHANNON ELIZABETH TURNS TO ONLYFANS FOR ‘FRESH START’ AS DIVORCE UNFOLDS...

Caitlyn Jenner says there's a 'simple' solution to end the WNBA's trans athlete debate

Caitlyn Jenner reacted to how the WNBA has navigated its latest controversy over whether transgender athletes would be eligible to play in the league.The WNBA has lacked clarity on whether a transgender athlete would be able to play in the league. In the midst of it all, former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White each launched bids to get into the WNBA.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Jenner appeared on "Fox News @ Night" with Trace Gallaghe...

Karoline Leavitt's replacement as press secretary faces 'critical' test as midterms loom, Trump advisor says

President Donald Trump's senior political advisor James Blair praised departing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for her time in the West Wing while warning on Saturday that her successor will face scrutiny for filling such a critical messaging role as the midterm elections approach.Blair said the next press secretary would be under a "microscope" given that Leavitt's time in office "cemented her as maybe the best press secretary we've ever had.""She was just really tremendous. And s...

The Decline Of Higher Education Continues

The Decline Of Higher Education Continues Authored by Mike McDaniel via AmericanThinker.com, During my second career teaching high school English, I noticed several darkly funny but disturbing trends in “higher” education.  They were fueled by three primary drivers: abandoning merit, the federal government taking over the student loan industry, and DEI hysteria. It was Barack Obama who federalized the student loan industry, pushing the idea that everyone should go to college. ...

Disneyland Announces Star Wars/Fortnite Collaboration, 'Avatar' Attraction, and a Newer Tomorrowland

Saturday Disneyland announced a special Star Wars-themed collaboration with third-person shooter game Fortnite including a slick new trailer for its Star Wars: Smuggler's Gambit quest. Visitors to Disneyland's Smuggler's Run attraction at Disney's theme parks in Orlando and in Anaheim can accept a special mission while waiting in line for the ride, according to The Hollywood Reporter. And "If they succeed, they will get a unique Forsworn Trooper Outfit in a newly-created Fortnite adventure call...

Top mathematicians say LLMs are strong calculators but poor creative thinkers

Two renowned mathematicians, Timothy Gowers and Peter Sarnak, say large language models are good at combining known methods but lack the intuition for genuinely new mathematical ideas. The article Top

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Still More Quiet and Comfortable Than Most

There are a few small upgrades in this generation of Bose's QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), but they're still solid compared to competitors.

What is the Retro app for and how do you use it?

Let's look at how to use the Retro app, whether it's free and whether it can compete with other social media apps.

The only map you need to see as California's billionaire tax fight heats up

California voters are set to decide whether to slap a new tax on the state's billionaires as IRS data show thousands of taxpayers, and billions of dollars in income, are already flowing out of the Golden State.The outflow is adding fuel to the debate over California's proposed billionaire tax, with Mark Cuban warning Saturday the measure could drive not only wealthy residents but investment and startups out of the state.Cuban's warning came amid a heated back-and-forth with Democratic Rep. Ro Kh...

DNC chair denies reports about staff 'paranoia,' chaos, but even MS NOW host is skeptical

Democratic National Committee Chair (DNC) Ken Martin denied Saturday that he presided over a paranoid workplace at the party's Washington headquarters where he'd allegedly even been hit with an HR complaint prompting MS NOW hosts to question why the allegations were emerging from inside the organization.Martin was pressed about the alleged HR complaint for throwing a phone at a staffer's desk and reports that employees had become fearful of leaks and decisions he allegedly made in isolation. Mar...

'Delusional': Iran Fires Back At Trump's Make 'Hormuz Strait A Territory Of The US' Ambitions

'Delusional': Iran Fires Back At Trump's Make 'Hormuz Strait A Territory Of The US' Ambitions Predictably, Iran has on Saturday issued a full-throated rejection of President Trump's Friday evening words related to the status on the conflict and energy transit in the region. In a speech on New York's Long Island, Trump introduced the idea of declaring the Strait of Hormuz a US territory. "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated pretty soon, I'll be declari...

From Disney magic to ancient faith: David Henrie on why Gen Z is flocking to church

Disney star David Henrie has been encouraged to see a rise in young people attending church over the years and believes it's a sign of a deeper cultural shift of younger generations turning to God."I'm seeing it everywhere. Every time I go to Mass, there's more and more young people," he told Fox News Digital.The Catholic actor, who rose to fame playing Justin Russo on the Disney Channel’s "Wizards of Waverly Place," said he believes young adults are returning to the faith after finding emptines...

Control your PDFs, don't let them control you even on Mac

TL;DR: End the cycle of frustration! Make peace with your PDFs with a subscription to PDF Reader Pro for just $39.99 (Reg. $79.99) that's 50% off. The definition of crazy is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Read the rest The post Control your PDFs, don't let them control you even on Mac appeared first on Boing Boing.

Trump dismisses reports of grim conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier

U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed reports of grim conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier currently in the Middle East that has now been deployed at sea for more than 260 days.

JONATHAN TURLEY: Former Sen Kyrsten Sinema fights affair lawsuit invoking centuries-old marriage tort

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is continuing to challenge the lawsuit brought by the wife of her former security guard and lover, Matthew Ammel. Sinema has admitted to having an affair with Ammel while she was the Democratic senator from Arizona. Heather Ammel’s lawsuit alleges the tort of alienation of affection, an action many may find outdated in our more open or indulgent culture. I start teaching my torts class this week, and the alienation tort remains a controversy at the intersection of tort...

Researchers Use Ordinary WiFi Connections to Create Images of Nearby People and Their Surroundings

Science Daily reports: Researchers showed that unencrypted signals routinely exchanged between WiFi devices and routers can be used to create radio-based images of people and recognize them within seconds. In tests involving 197 participants, the system identified individuals with nearly 100% accuracy, even from different angles and regardless of how they walked. "By observing the propagation of radio waves, we can create an image of the surroundings and of persons who are present," says Profes...

Lexington, Kentucky park shooting kills 1, injures 4 during live band performance

One person was killed and four victims were injured in a mass shooting at an outdoor concert in Kentucky on Saturday.The shooting took place in Lexington and was barely a mile away from an event where Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was holding a Kentucky Democratic Party dinner.Authorities say two of the victims injured were children ages 14 and 4, while the other two injured were adults. All four were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries."Before I continue, I do need to let...

‘Star Wars’ and Marvel’s Futures May Put Animation Front and Center

If 'Star Wars' or Marvel have any future in TV, it seems it'll mostly be some animated adventures.

'European capital of corgis' hosts 150 dogs in international competition

Corgis from the U.S. and eight countries across Europe donned colourful costumes, including a dress and dinosaur suit, as part of an international competition in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Is the MacBook Pro M5 still worth buying after the price hike?

It could be wise to wait, or settle for a cheaper model.

NFL rookie leaves team to pursue acting opportunity

The Cincinnati Bengals signed defensive back Ceyair Wright as an undrafted free agent in April after he played college football at Nebraska.Wright’s passion for football appeared to collide with a different career off the field – acting. The Bengals announced that Wright had left the team "to pursue other opportunities" and was placed on the Exempt/Left Squad.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Dan Hoard, the radio voice of the Bengals, wrote on X that Wri...

Second Ceuta Border Invasion Attempt Underway As Military-Aged Migrants Mass Near Spanish Enclave

Second Ceuta Border Invasion Attempt Underway As Military-Aged Migrants Mass Near Spanish Enclave Summary:  Second Ceuta Border Invasion Attempt By Sub-Saharan Africans Ilegals  Public Health Disaster Unfolds In Ceuta After First Invasion, Weeks Ago Hybrid Warfare Fears Mount As Migrant Flows Weaponized  Italy's Schengen suspension with Spain will remain until security risks disappear Weaponized Migrant Flows: Spain's Ceuta Border Under Attack (Again)  Multiple open-source repo...

'Tony' Review: Anthony Bourdain's coming-of-age story unfolds in charming dramedy

"I was to be frank a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking." That was how the late celebrity chef, author and travel host Anthony Bourdain described himself in his book "Kitchen Confidential." And it sets the tone for A24's new film, "Tony." Set in the summer of 1975, aspiring 19-year-old New Jersey writer Tony (played by "The Holdovers" breakout star Dominic Sessa) is applying for a prestigious fellowship, somethin...

Amanda Kloots confronts biggest misconception about dating after losing a spouse

Amanda Kloots is challenging a common misconception about dating after losing a spouse that moving forward means leaving the person you lost behind.Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, said widows and widowers can face judgment when they begin opening their hearts to someone new even though grief and love don't simply disappear when a new relationship begins.AMANDA KLOOTS HONORS LATE HUSBAND NICK CORDERO IN NEW MEMOIR, SAYS HE ‘TRULY JUST LOVED LIFE’"The...

Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy'

Shannon Watts, a Democratic political operative and gun control activist, torched a rising progressive kingmaker on Friday, accusing him of trying to brush off his past controversial comments online.In her view, Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer, used the same playbook to downplay his unhinged claims after facing backlash on social media."Hasan Piker defense Bingo card: ‘It’s a joke, satire, hyperbole. It’s out of context. It was years ago,’" Watts said in her post. "’English is my second languag...

Bab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz

The Iran-backed Houthis’ escalating attacks on shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising a growing strategic question: Could the waterway become the next Strait of Hormuz?The answer is complicated by the geography and by Yemen itself. Unlike Hormuz, where Iran can directly threaten shipping from its own coastline, Tehran’s leverage over Bab el-Mandeb depends largely on its Houthi allies. And the country overlooking the strait is fractured among competing armed and political forces, l...

Schlage Sense Pro Review: Who Needs a Key Anyway?

A spendy but reliable hands-free UWB smart lock.

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British Busybodies Flood '999' To Report Neighbors' BBQs After Stupid Government Alert

British Busybodies Flood '999' To Report Neighbors' BBQs After Stupid Government Alert Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, Millions of phones across England and Wales blared a sudden siren on Friday evening as the government unleashed its emergency alert system over 'wildfire risk'. What followed was a wave of neighbour-on-neighbour reporting that left fire services and police inundated with non-emergency calls about barbecues in gardens and parks. JUST IN – UK Gove...