Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game
Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties.Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night because Amazon Prime Video’s stream cut out.The feed cut out as the game was resuming after a timeout, with the Hornets leading the Heat 125-120 with 48.1 seconds left in overtime. Amazon Prime Video’...
Judge orders migrant accused of killing Loyola student to submit DNA sample
A Venezuelan migrant charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge ordered him to provide a DNA sample and approved requests tied to his medical treatment ahead of trial.Illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Gorman, 18, at a Rogers Park pier March 19.He limped into court on Wednesday after federal prosecutors earlier this month charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, wh...
Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up
President Donald Trump said he is "prepared" to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, signaling he is ready to further reshape the high court as speculation swirls around a potential retirement from Justice Samuel Alito.Trump told Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo that Alito, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, could retire and that he has a shortlist of nominees in mind, though he did not mention any names. The remarks sharpen the stakes around any potential va...
West Coast Pro to showcase wrestling at its ‘rawest form’ with rising women’s star headlining its main event
Las Vegas will transform into a pro wrestling fan’s paradise for a few days with WrestleMania 42 being the main course for most people who will fly into the city from around the world.WWE will be sharing the spotlight.Dozens of pro wrestling companies will be featured throughout the week at various venues all over the city. Imagine as if each college football conference was hosting its championship game every day from Wednesday to Sunday with the NFL’s Super Bowl occurring at the end. It’s the s...
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SantaCon Leader Ran His Own $1 Million Con Game, U.S. Says
Stefan Pildes “siphoned” more than half of the money donated over five years for the event, a raucous New York City bar crawl promoted as a charitable event, prosecutors said.
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker warns 'American empire' will inevitably fall, likely in violent fashion
Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker declared the American empire is "fading fast" and will "inevitably fall," when addressing Yale University’s Political Union on Tuesday. Empires "rarely die quietly," Piker told Yale students, adding, "They go out over the course of sometimes centuries, but in America's case, probably a lot shorter, with increasing amounts of violence."Piker came out in support of a resolution "End the American Empire" during the speech at Yale that irked conservatives before ...
Fed-up dumpster company empties full load onto lawn of customer they say refused to pay bill
A California trash removal company was caught on video emptying the contents of a dumpster onto the front lawn of a customer they claim refused to pay their bill. The owner of Express Rental Dumpster in the Bay Area said people moving out of a house in San Pablo had rented a dumpster from the company for debris removal, but the credit card they gave for the transaction became a problem, according to KTVU. "It's declined. They declined the card," Martin Perez told the station. "They keep saying,...
IN PHOTOS | How the Artemis II crew made out-of-this-world images
The Artemis II astronauts made many mind-blowing images during their historic lunar mission earlier this month. They have two NASA trainers to thank for equipping them with tried-and-true digital SLR cameras and sharing their photo skills.
WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war
Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg signaled clear limits on the alliance’s role in the Iran conflict, saying it should not be pulled into supporting U.S. military operations even as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on European allies exposing a growing divide over what NATO is meant to do."NATO is a defensive alliance," Stoltenberg, now Norway’s finance minister, told Fox News Digital in an interview Wednesday. "The strikes or the war against Iran were never an attempt to mak...
House Dems launch impeachment push against Hegseth
House Democrats filed formal articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing the Trump Cabinet member of abusing his office and committing war crimes.Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., introduced six articles of impeachment against Hegseth along with 12 other House Democrats."Pete Hegseth broke his oath to the Constitution, put U.S. troops at grave risk through the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, engaged in abuse of office and conduct beneath t...
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Elden Ring movie now in full production, according to set leaks
Well, that was quick. Relatively, that is. It's been almost a year since 28 Days Later and Civil War alum Alex Garland announced his Elden Ring movie with A24, but in Hollywood time that's about five seconds. Supposedly, the movie's production is in full swing, at least according to an eagle-eyed TikTok user who's spotted set construction in the UK. Read the rest The post Elden Ring movie now in full production, according to set leaks appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Tom the Dancing Bug: Dementia Donnie's genius, Jesus-like strategy for dealing with his roommate
Tom the Dancing Bug: Dementia Donnie at war with his roommate -> Please join the team that makes it possible for your friendly neighborhood comic strip Tom the Dancing Bug to exist in this hostile Trumpverse! JOIN US IN THE INNER HIVE, and be the first kid on your block to get each week's Tom the Dancing Bug comic – before it's published anywhere. Read the rest The post Tom the Dancing Bug: Dementia Donnie's genius, Jesus-like strategy for dealing with his roommate appeared first on Boing Boing...
David Axelrod trying to tamp down speculation after meeting the pope
David Axelrod, a senior advisor to former president Barack Obama, put out a statement on X quelling rumors that a Thursday meeting between himself and Pope Leo XIV was a precursor to a potential Leo-Obama summit."To be clear, I was gratified and honored that Pope Leo XIV granted my request for an audience and thrilled to spend a some time with him last week," Axelrod wrote."It was scheduled months ago and unrelated to any prospective meeting with President Obama," his Tuesday post concluded.Desp...
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Middle East conflict live updates: US to send thousands more troops to Iran, both sides ‘agree to return to negotiations’
US and Iran agree to return to negotiating table for second round of talks, reports say.
Microsoft Surface PCs Are Getting Big Price Hikes, and the Cheaper Models Are Going Away
The price increases range from $200 to $300, and Microsoft doesn’t sell a sub-$1,000 Surface anymore. The rising cost of consumer tech is a common theme in 2026.
Over a dozen state officials rally behind game-changing Trump admin rule cracking down on fraud: 'Essential'
FIRST ON FOX: Financial officers from 12 states are backing a proposed Department of Labor rule that targets healthcare "middlemen" by demanding more transparency, rallying behind the Trump administration’s waste, fraud, and abuse crackdown as well as the goal of lowering healthcare costs.In a letter to the Labor Department obtained by Fox News Digital, over a dozen state financial officers in the State Financial Officers Association (SFOF) offered their support of a proposed rule being evaluate...
Raffle winner surprised even skeptical upon landing $1M Picasso
A Parisian art enthusiast could not believe his luck when he found out Tuesday he'd won a Pablo Picasso painting worth more than $1 million in a raffle.
Fox News Digital posts best quarter ever with 187 million monthly unique visitors in early 2026
Fox News Digital averaged an astonishing 187 million multiplatform unique visitors per month during the first quarter of 2026, according to Comscore.The massive audience marked the best quarter ever for Fox News Digital, which also topped all relevant news brands with over 5.5 billion multiplatform views and drove over 11.3 billion multiplatform minutes in the quarter.It marked the 20th consecutive quarter Fox News Digital has led news brands with views and the 15th consecutive quarter it has be...
2 charged in Halifax harbour incident that led to navy sailor's death
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory Applin of Shoal Cove West, N.L., died after he was thrown into frigid water when an inflatable boat hit an unlit buoy.
‘Privileged’ Hunter Biden, spared by dad’s pardon, blasts Trump’s clemency power
Former first son Hunter Biden acknowledged he is "completely biased" about the sweeping pardon his father granted him in 2024, renewing attention on former President Joe Biden’s decision to reverse course after publicly ruling out clemency for his son."I’m completely biased as it relates to what my dad did for me. I fully understand how uniquely situated I am in being privileged enough to have received a pardon from my father," Hunter said in an interview published Tuesday by liberal outlet Medi...
Iran threatens to halt Red Sea traffic in response to US military blockade of ports
An Iranian general warned Wednesday that Tehran could shut down traffic in the Red Sea and other regional shipping lanes if the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports continues. The remarks from Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, which is Iran’s top military command, were aired by Iranian state television, according to the Middle East Eye. Aliabadi said if the U.S. blockade continues, it "creates insecurity for Iran's commercial vessels and oil tank...
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Planetary Exploration With Four-Legged Rovers Carrying Only Two Instruments
European researchers tested four-legged semi-autonomous rovers that carry only two instruments. These capable and agile robots could be part of the future exploration of Mars and the Moon. Their autonomy means they can do more with fewer instructions.
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US Publishes Alarming Radio Warning To Ships In Hormuz As Negotiators Cite 'Progress' Toward 2nd Round Of Pakistan Talks
US Publishes Alarming Radio Warning To Ships In Hormuz As Negotiators Cite 'Progress' Toward 2nd Round Of Pakistan Talks Summary The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, Trump says, adding: "We've beaten them militarily." Axios cites 'progress' toward framework to end war. AP/Bloomberg reporting the two sides have an "in principle agreement" to pursue further diplomacy; however, this is batted down as 'unconfirmed' by Tehra...
Google unleashes a native Gemini app for the Mac
Not content with stuffing Gemini into all of its own apps and services, Google wants you to adopt its AI assistant on desktops and laptops too. The company released a Gemini Windows app on Tuesday and it's following that up a day later with one for Macs.Google says the macOS Gemini app is a "native desktop experience" that you can access with a keyboard shortcut. By default, pressing option and space will open a mini chat, while a combo of option, shift and space will open the full Gemini chat e...
Disney’s Massive Layoffs Have Seemingly Hit Marvel Hard
About 1,000 people are facing layoffs at Disney—with Marvel Studios reportedly facing big cuts that include almost wiping out its visual development team.
Recteq X-Fire Pro 825 review: A smart grill that pulls double duty
Occasionally, you really can have it both ways. For the most part, pellet grills are great for smoking and mid-temperature cooking, but you’ll typically need other grills for high-heat searing and 1,000-degree temperatures(with a few exceptions). Sure, some pellet grills allow you to move the heat deflector for direct access to the fire pot for searing, but that’s still not a cooking experience that will be familiar to gas grill users. With the X-Fire Pro 825 ($1,550), Recteq is putting its pel...
Anthropic Is Jacking Up the Price for Power Users Amid Complaints Its Model Is Getting Worse
Heavy users could pay significantly more under a new usage-based pricing model.
Man charged in fatal stabbing of US Marine in North Carolina had criminal record spanning three decades
A 47-year-old man charged in the fatal stabbing of a U.S. Marine in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, has a criminal history spanning more than three decades, including a prior conviction as a habitual felon.Davy Spencer, 47, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after Lance Cpl. Daniel Montano, 21, was stabbed during a chaotic early morning brawl Easter Sunday, according to Wilmington police.Montano, who was assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines at Camp Lejeune, later died from...
Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud
Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday.Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny of fraud in major federal aid programs including unemployment, Medicaid and food assistance as criminals leverage AI, stolen identities and online tools to exploit systems and drain billions in taxpayer dollars.Federal watchdo...
Dems ripped for 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' that could 'shield' fraud and abuse in California
California Democrats are being ripped over a bill that one state assembly member has dubbed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act," which he argues would "criminalize" investigative journalism.The controversial bill, officially titled "Privacy for immigration support services providers," creates privacy protections for immigration support service providers, employees and volunteers, including hiding their addresses and imposing penalties on those who publish their image on social media. Democratic lawmaker...
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Watch: Vance Pledges Probe Into Epstein 'Pizza' And 'Grape Soda' References
Watch: Vance Pledges Probe Into Epstein 'Pizza' And 'Grape Soda' References Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Vice President JD Vance has publicly committed to investigating references in the Jeffrey Epstein files that he says evoked the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, citing emails mentioning “pizzas or grape sodas” in odd contexts. His remarks come as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche doubled down on the Department of Justice’s position that every relevant document ...
Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee rips LIV Golf as reports fuel speculation about its future: 'Lame-brained tour'
With a "bombshell announcement" reportedly coming about LIV Golf, Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour pro Brandel Chamblee believes the rival tour is coming to an end.Golf reporter Ryan French said during an X Spaces broadcast that he had "some pretty good sources" tell him "LIV is shutting down," according to the FlushingItGolf account that was listening."I’ve got everything from, and these are people that I trust, that you guys know," French said, per the account. "Players didn’t get paid...
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Corvette veers off L.A. County freeway, flies into Maserati dealership
A driver veered off the 60 Freeway on Wednesday morning and crashed into a car dealership in City of Industry, according to authorities.
Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators
A man in Minnesota is facing felony charges after being accused of registering to vote and then voting in the 2024 election despite not being a citizen of the United States. Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, 39, was charged with perjury and a voting violation on Monday after authorities say they obtained records showing he submitted a ballot in the 2024 election after registering to vote in 2023, Fox 9 Minneapolis reported.Authorities say that Chaudhari denied he voted at first when interviewed bu...
Can Europe create AI that we actually understand?
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in nearly every aspect of society, but is completely dominated by the United States and China. Leaving the field to foreign powers and large
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Negotiators Make 'Progress' Toward 2nd Round Of Pakistan Talks, While More US Troops Prepped To Deploy Near Iran
Negotiators Make 'Progress' Toward 2nd Round Of Pakistan Talks, While More US Troops Prepped To Deploy Near Iran Summary The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, Trump says, adding: "We've beaten them militarily." Axios cites 'progress' toward framework to end war. AP/Bloomberg reporting the two sides have an "in principle agreement" to pursue further diplomacy; however, this is batted down as 'unconfirmed' by Tehran and a ...
Google launches a Gemini Mac app, featuring a keyboard shortcut, screen sharing for better context, image generation with Nano Banana, and more
Abner Li / 9to5Google: Google launches a Gemini Mac app, featuring a keyboard shortcut, screen sharing for better context, image generation with Nano Banana, and more Gemini now has a native Mac app
Originally promised to be free, Toronto now wants to charge for FIFA Fan Fest
Once promised as a free way for Torontonians and visitors to take part in one of the world’s largest sporting events, the city is now looking to charge for tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival.
5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home devices
Many of the apps and devices we use every day contain privacy terms most people never read. Yet those clauses often allow extensive data harvesting, behavioral tracking and long-term storage of personal information. Some even allow companies to access recordings or share data with partners.The reality is simple. Smart devices inside your home and car can build detailed profiles about your daily life. Your schedule. Your habits. Even your conversations. One way I explain this to people is simple....
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Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing'
The federal NDP is introducing a motion on Wednesday to ban so-called surveillance pricing, where personal data is used to offer individual customers or groups of people different prices than others. While finding specific examples is difficult, critics argue it's a serious problem.
Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report
A Nebraska woman who was fatally shot by police earlier this week after stabbing a 3-year-old boy with a knife was previously arrested after she allegedly attacked her father with a knife and broke into a nearby Catholic church in a rampage.Officers were called to a Walmart regarding reports of a woman armed with a "kitchen knife" with a young child just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, according to the Omaha Police Department. Deputies found 31-year-old Noemi Guzman in the store’s parki...
Nick Shirley warns California bill could punish people trying to expose government fraud
As California Attorney General Rob Bonta celebrates the dismantling of a $267 million hospice fraud scheme, critics are sounding alarms over proposed legislation they argue could punish people who are trying to expose fraud within their own communities. "They're trying to make it so citizen journalists or just average Americans who are going about seeing what's happening inside their community they're trying to scare them from talking about potential fraud taking place inside of these communitie...
DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown entered its 60th day on Wednesday, but House Republicans are standing in the way of reopening much of the agency.Congress returned in full on Wednesday, but there is no sense of urgency to end the longest government shutdown in history. Instead, the House is mired in a fight over extending the federal government’s spying powers, which expire next week.The House did not schedule a vote on the Senate DHS bill for this week after returning to Washi...
Snap is laying off 16 percent of its workforce, blames AI
Snap is laying off around 1,000 staff, amounting to 16 percent of its workforce, which it will seemingly replace with AI. The cuts were announced in a company-wide memo from CEO Evan Spiegel, who added that more than 300 open roles are also being closed. Spiegel said the "incredibly difficult" decision would likely save Snap more than $500 million by the second half of 2026, in turn helping it to "establish a clearer path to net-income profitability." Impacted staff were notified by email and th...
Brewers manager rips fans for booing All-Star closer after blown save: 'These aren’t machines out there'
Milwaukee Brewers fans let All-Star closer Trevor Megill hear it after he blew a save, but manager Pat Murphy was not having it.Murphy passionately defended Megill after he blew a 4-3 lead in the Brewers’ eventual 9-7 extra-inning loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday at American Family Field."These aren’t machines out there. These are people," Murphy said at his postgame press conference.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"But the fans booing him after he saved 30 games for th...
Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhone
Amazon is paying more than $11 billion for a small satellite company.
JFK's grandson accuses 'Love Story' series of taking advantage of his family
President John F. Kennedy's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, said during a Wednesday interview that the television series "Love Story," created about his uncle John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, "takes advantage" of his family and raises concerns about how their legacy is portrayed."I struggle to find a universe where someone taking advantage of my family is helping me," Schlossberg said on "Next Question with Katie Couric" when asked whether the show’s popularity could indirectly benefit his ...
Shoe company pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy
The shoe company Allbirds, famous for its wool trainers, is pivoting to AI. You read that right. The San Francisco company has plans "to pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure, with a long-term vision to become a fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service and AI-native cloud solutions provider." It's also changing its name to NewBird AI. This is subject to shareholder approval, with a vote scheduled for May 18. Once approved, the company will raise $50 million from an unnamed investor to assist ...
Shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI compute in sign of a totally normal and healthy economy
The shoe company Allbirds, famous for its wool trainers, is pivoting to AI. You read that right. The San Francisco company has plans "to pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure, with a long-term vision to become a fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service and AI-native cloud solutions provider." It's also changing its name to NewBird AI. This is subject to shareholder approval, with a vote scheduled for May 18. Once approved, the company will raise $50 million from an unnamed investor to assist ...
Heat's Erik Spoelstra calls LaMelo Ball's play 'stupid' after Bam Adebayo injured in play-in loss
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra believed Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball should have been ejected after yanking on star center Bam Adebayo’s foot, causing an injury to his lower back.The incident occurred in the second quarter of their Play-In Tournament game on Tuesday night, where Adebayo had to sit out the rest of the game after crashing hard to the floor following Ball’s action.Charlotte ended up winning the game in overtime, 127-126. As a result, the Heat missed the NBA Playoffs fo...
Sydney Sweeney doubles down with American Eagle after controversial 'Great Jeans' campaign
Sydney Sweeney is back in business with American Eagle in a sequel campaign that’s turning heads.Sweeney reunited with the brand for a new denim-focused campaign, months after her last one ignited a firestorm.The "Euphoria" star is fronting "Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts," a sun-soaked, stripped-down sequel to her 2025 debut.SYDNEY SWEENEY FIGHTS BACK AGAINST ATTACKS OVER AMERICAN EAGLE JEANS CAMPAIGN IN POWERFUL RESPONSEThis time, Sweeney leans into a more laid-back persona, as she ...
Traeger debuts Westwood smart pellet grills that start at $700
Traeger gave backyard pit masters something more affordable last year with the Woodridge, but now the company is back with an even more budget-friendly option. With the Westwood series, the company offers very basic pellet grill functionality with a simplified controller and a no-frills design. You’ll still get Wi-Fi connectivity that works with the company’s app, and the Westwood grills are compatible with Traeger’s rail-based accessories. As you might expect at the $700 and $800 prices, there ...
Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS: the next generation of expressive AI speech
Our newest audio model introduces granular audio tags that give you precise control to direct AI speech for expressive audio generation.
Cal.com, which provides scheduling software, is moving its core open-source codebase to a closed repository, citing the dangers of AI hacking its open code
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The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use
In a letter obtained by WIRED, the Energy Information Administration tells two senators that it plans to develop a mandatory assessment of data centers' energy use.
The Wicked Stepmother of ‘The Testaments’ Is So Much Fun to Hate
In 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' we saw Gilead wife Serena Joy’s evolution from villain to ally—but Paula reminds us that’s not always the journey on 'The Testaments.'
Apple’s Smart Glasses Are Stepping Into a Privacy Minefield
For a company built around privacy, smart glasses are a giant risk.
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a powerful camera phone aimed at videographers
Chinese phonemaker Vivo has been pushing the limits of smartphone photography in the last few years. However, the availability of its phones like last year’s X200 Ultra, with its beefy add-on telephoto has been intermittent in the West. The company says the X300 Ultra its first global flagship launch, although there’s still no word on a US launch or pricing at the time of writing. Like the latest phones from Xiaomi and Oppo, Vivo is also obsessing over larger camera sensors, peripherals and a di...
Rivian's Illinois Factory Will Run On Recycled EV Batteries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: Rivian is joining with Redwood Materials to reuse EV batteries for energy storage -- the largest repurposed-battery energy storage system for an automotive manufacturer in the U.S., executives told The Wall Street Journal. Redwood Materials is a battery-recycling firm started by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel. Once completed later this year, Rivian's plant in Normal, Ill., will draw electricity from more than 100 Rivian EV batteries...
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Eos Energy Soars As Investors Focus On Zinc Batteries And AI-Driven Demand
Eos Energy Soars As Investors Focus On Zinc Batteries And AI-Driven Demand Eos Energy Enterprises’ stock jumped over 60% in the last few days as investor enthusiasm grew around its scaling production and role in powering AI-driven infrastructure demand, according to the International Business Times. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets energy storage solutions for utility-scale, microgrid, and commercial and industrial applications in the United States. The st...
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Two people shot in West Hollywood in the last week, sheriff's officials say
A man was shot in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the second shooting in the city over the past week.
Allbirds Is Getting Out of the Shoe Business and Pivoting to AI Infrastructure
Say hello to Newbird AI, a radical experiment in buying GPUs and praying that profits follow.
Missing teen found hiding in convicted sex offender's closet in Florida, sheriff says
A missing 17-year-old girl was found hiding in a convicted sex offender’s closet in Florida, authorities said Tuesday, leading to the man’s arrest on multiple charges.Polk County detectives went to the home of Alexis Diaz-Toledo, 30, on Monday after getting a tip from Orange County deputies that a runaway teen might be with a man in Dundee, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.Diaz-Toledo initially told investigators he had not seen the girl for several days and denied knowing her whereabouts, ...
Millions tap Trump tax cuts this filing season as refunds top $3,400
More than 53 million tax filers used at least one of President Donald Trump’s signature tax breaks this filing season, as the average refund climbed above $3,400, according to Treasury Department data released on Tax Day.The figures mark the first filing season since the Republican-backed "Working Families Tax Cuts" were passed in July 2025 and implemented by the IRS, with Trump administration officials touting broad uptake and increased tax relief.Wednesday is the deadline to file taxes for the...
AI's big productivity boost? It's happening from the sofa
A new study by SIEPR's Michael Blank is among the first to examine an overlooked effect of generative AI: it's significantly boosting how much people get done at home. Barely a day goes by when there
CacheMind turns chip tuning into a conversation, exposing hidden cache failures and lifting processor performance
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new AI-assisted tool that helps computer architects boost processor performance by improving memory management. The tool, called CacheMi
There’s No Saving Windows 11. It’s Time for Windows 12
Windows 11 can't overcome a slew of bugs, security holes, and AI slop. It's time for something new.
‘Baby Jessica’ makes cryptic Facebook post days after her arrest in domestic assault case
Jessica McClure Morales, the woman who rose to global prominence as "Baby Jessica" in 1987, released a cryptic social media post after she was arrested following an alleged domestic disturbance."Note to self: Happiness is letting go of what you assume your life is supposed to be like right now, and sincerely appreciating it for everything that it is," Morales, now 40, wrote in a Monday Facebook post."So, relax. Reset. You are enough. You have enough. You do enough. Breathe deep. Let go, and just...
Sen Kennedy warns Democrat 'loon wing' has 'fried' the party’s motherboard
Sen. John Kennedy ripped the Democratic Party’s leadership Tuesday, claiming a "loon wing" of radical progressives has taken control with "nauseously woke" policies.The Louisiana Republican joined "The Will Cain Show" to argue that many of his Democratic colleagues are afraid to challenge party leaders on the "foolishness" of their shift to the left."The Democratic Party is controlled by the loon wing. And that doesn't mean they're all, Democrats, a member of the loon wing, but the loon wing's i...
Sparks star Cameron Brink shows off toned abs at Coachella ahead of highly anticipated WNBA season
Los Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink showed off her toned stomach at Coachella over the weekend, building buzz ahead of what many expect to be a breakout WNBA season for the former first-round pick.Brink, 24, posted a carousel of photos on social media showing the WNBA player enjoying the Coachella music festival in California with friends over the weekend. "Best.weekend.ever," Brink wrote in the caption of her Instagram post, but fans could only focus on one thing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS C...
Axiom Space Is Ready to Test Its Next-Generation Spacesuit in 2027
The company announced that it was nearly finished developing the spacesuit to be worn by astronauts during the Artemis missions.
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‘Giant’ Revisits Roald Dahl’s Antisemitic Comments: What to Know
Mark Rosenblatt’s Broadway play, starring John Lithgow as the British children’s book author, draws from Dahl’s comments over the years.
Filings: Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz donated $25M to pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future, bringing the group's total cash on hand to over $51M (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Filings: Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz donated $25M to pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future, bringing the group's total cash on hand to over $51M Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and
DAVID MARCUS: How many Swalwell-style creeps are Democrats protecting?
The most amazing thing, though certainly not the most disgusting, about the revelations of sexual impropriety by Democrat California Rep. Eric Swalwall is that somehow this man thought he could run for governor despite the horrifying allegations hanging over his head.The most obvious answer as to why the TikTok video-producing congressman thought he could pull this off is that he believed the Democratic Party and its media allies would protect him. Frankly, he was correct about that, right up un...
Accelerating decode-heavy LLM inference with speculative decoding on AWS Trainium and vLLM
In this post, you will learn how speculative decoding works and why it helps reduce cost per generated token on AWS Trainium2.
Hilbert, whose AI software connects data across teams to help companies make decisions from a single system, raised a $28M Series A led by a16z
Madison Mills / Axios: Hilbert, whose AI software connects data across teams to help companies make decisions from a single system, raised a $28M Series A led by a16z Hilbert, an AI startup rethinki
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OpenAI's Stratospheric Valuation Draws Investor Scrutiny As It Scrambles To Capture Enterprise Market
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Trump-Tillis tiff deepens as president says he ‘quit,’ concedes Fed fight could doom new chair confirmation
President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve is headed to the Senate next week, but Trump is worried that one Senate Republican could doom the confirmation process.Kevin Warsh is scheduled for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee after his initial hearing set for this week was canceled. But his odds of moving to the next and final step of the process are low, given that Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., plans to block him.And Trump isn’t happy about it.LEAVITT ACCUSE...
Biden border officials released alleged killer of Chicago student 'due to lack of space,' documents show
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee said border officials under the Biden administration released alleged illegal immigrant killer Jose Medina-Medina into the country "due to lack of space." Judiciary Republicans criticized Democrats over Medina-Medina’s release, saying they "knew" the threat he posed.Medina-Medina, a 25-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela who entered the country under the Biden administration, is facing state and federal charges related to the killing of 18-year-...
Rede Mater Dei de Saúde: Monitoring AI agents in the revenue cycle with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
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'We were a normal family … but then everything changed': Refugees recount brutal toll of Sudan's civil war
Three years on from the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, the country is in the grip of what the United Nations calls the world’s worst displacement crisis, with more than 11 million people forced from their homes.
3 years into Sudan's civil war, refugees are stuck in limbo as aid fades and conflict continues
Three years on from the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, the country is in the grip of what the United Nations calls the world’s worst displacement crisis, with more than 11 million people forced from their homes.
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‘Rethinking, Reimagining and Reinstalling’ the Metropolitan Museum of Art
A $1.5 billion project will transform the nation’s most-visited art museum, with renovations involving a quarter of the galleries and public spaces.
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Will a New Address Help a Company Avoid Scrutiny Over Assault Claims?
The New York State comptroller said the real estate brokerage eXp, two of whose former agents have been accused of sexual assault, should fix its company culture instead of moving to Texas.
Astronomers Just Dropped the Largest High-Res 3D Map of the Universe
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Rethinking AI TCO: Why Cost per Token Is the Only Metric That Matters
Traditional data centers only stored, retrieved and processed data. In the generative and agentic AI era, these facilities have evolved into AI token factories. With AI inference becoming their primar
The ‘Good Omens’ Finale Trailer Wants You to Think About the End and Nothing Else
After years of waiting sparked by sexual harassment allegations against co-creator Neil Gaiman, Amazon is ready to send 'Good Omens' out for one last time.
Norway Man Cured of HIV With Brother's Stem Cells
A 63-year-old man in Norway appears to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, who turned out to have a rare mutation that makes immune cells resistant to HIV. "Four years after the transplant, and two years after the man stopped antiretroviral therapy, he still appears to be free of the infection," reports Gizmodo. From the report: According to the report, the man was first diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a type of cancer that weakens blood cell product...
MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump
A seemingly endless torrent of criticism directed toward Trump from former MAGA allies suggests the president is losing support from his base.
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Get the classic Microsoft applications for life, for just $33
TL;DR: Enjoy lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for only $32.97 (MSRP $219.99) until Apr. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Stop worrying about subscription fees or expiring licenses the entire Microsoft Office Professional 2021 bundle can be yours for a one-time purchase of $32.97 (MSRP $219.99) until Apr. Read the rest The post Get the classic Microsoft applications for life, for just $33 appeared first on Boing Boing.
On filing deadline, GOP blasts Democrats for opposing Trump tax cuts, ‘making life more expensive’
FIRST ON FOX: On the deadline for Americans to file their taxes, Senate Republicans are targeting Democrats for voting against tax cuts the GOP passed and President Donald Trump signed into law last summer.The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, on Wednesday launched ads in seven key Senate battleground races highlighting how "Democrat candidates opposed the Working Families Tax Cuts that led to an 11% increase in Americans’ tax refunds this year."The ...
Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not
Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can't beat ’em, join ’em.
Allbirds Is Pivoting to AI Compute. Sure, Why Not
Once a $4 billion apparel juggernaut, Allbirds will rebrand as NewBird AI, a “GPU-as-a-Service” company. Hey, if you can't beat ’em, join ’em.
Canada pledges $120M in humanitarian assistance as civil war in Sudan enters 4th year
Canada has announced more than $120 million in humanitarian and development assistance to help people in Sudan and its neighbours as the civil war in that country marks its third anniversary.
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Jet-Ski Maker Crashes Most On Record As "Mind-Blowing" Tariff-Hit Sparks Worst-Case Scenario Fears
Jet-Ski Maker Crashes Most On Record As "Mind-Blowing" Tariff-Hit Sparks Worst-Case Scenario Fears BRP's US-listed shares crashed the most on record as the US cash session began, after the jet ski and snowmobile maker withdrew its financial outlook. The company warned that changes in the US tariff environment surrounding steel, aluminum, and copper could result in a $500 million hit before any mitigation efforts. BRP wrote in a statement: For BRP, the amendment mainly leads to...
Kimmel, Colbert silent on Eric Swalwell scandal after platforming Democrat
Late-night shows "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" did not bring up former Rep. Eric Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct scandal during Monday and Tuesday's shows.Swalwell announced Monday he will officially resign from office after his sexual misconduct allegations triggered a surge of lawmakers calling for his expulsion over the weekend. He suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday.Swalwell has used late-night interviews to announce some of his polit...
Man with Joker-inspired rifle fires gun, runs into traffic near Trump golf course, deputies say
Deputies in Los Angeles have arrested a 36-year-old Arizona man they say was running through traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California while carrying a loaded rifle painted to look like a toy inspired by The Joker character from "Batman" and wearing a heavy-duty ballistic vest.Witnesses reported seeing the man, identified as Sean Steiner of Glendale, Arizona, hiking in the area with a duffel bag, a step stool and a rifle, before he allegedly ran into traffic ...
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The Ancient Weapons Active in Your Immune System Today
Evolutionary arms races where one species is pitted against another, driving the evolution of new or more sophisticated weapons as each tries to gain the upper hand are ubiquitous in nature. One of the oldest and fiercest battles has been waged for billions of years between bacteria and the viruses that infect them. This escalating warfare has selected for bacteriophage viruses (or “phages”)… Source
