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Tech - Engadget - 28 minutes ago

TikTok can continue its operations in Canada after agreeing to enhanced security measures

TikTok doesn’t have to close its offices in Canada after all. The country will allow TikTok to keep its business operational after a national security review, Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly has announced. This is a complete 180 of the country’s decision back in 2024 to order TikTok to shut down its operations, citing unspecified “national security risks” posed by the company and its China-based parent ByteDance. Canadian authorities said back then that their decision was based on evidence col...

Tech - Wired - 43 minutes ago

11 Best Pillows: Tested For Side, Back, and Stomach Sleepers (2026)

We’ve spent over a year testing the best pillows to support your noggin, whether you snooze on your side, back, or in a tangle of blankets.

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays

As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, TSA agents have been grappling with partial paychecks — and soon-to-be-empty paychecks if the shutdown persists.These days, the shutdown is causing massive delays at some airports across the country, with wait times for travelers of 3.5 hours reported at major hubs due to officer shortages.The TSA website and app paused operations on Feb. 17. The site "will not be updated until after funding is enacted," the TSA says...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

JONATHAN TURLEY: Sanders' wealth tax dangles checks while torching the Constitution

"Enough is enough." With those words, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders launched a push to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on America’s billionaires. With Rep. Ro Khanna, the legislation, "Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act," echoes the growing "eat-the-rich" mantra on the left seeking to replicate a disastrous push in California that has led to an exodus from that state and an estimated loss of $2 trillion in taxable assets.It is also flagrantly unconstitutional.Under the plan, Congress woul...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

LIZ PEEK: Iran war could become the achievement that ensures Trump’s legacy

Democrats and their media enablers are doing everything possible to turn the American people against the war in Iran. They deny the rationale for attacking Tehran, they pretend that President Barack Obama’s nuke deal was anything but appeasement of a bloodthirsty anti-U.S. regime, and they have alarmed Americans that we face a devastating "energy crisis" because of President Donald Trump’s "war of choice."None of it is true.Over the weekend, Democrat Virginia Sen. Mark Warner said on Fox News th...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

MORNING GLORY: The military needs money from Congress to finish off Iran

On "One Nation with Brian Kilmeade," Brian posed a key question to me: Would Congress pass a supplemental appropriation to cover the costs of the battle with Iran?It should, but that doesn’t mean it will. The Democrats have collapsed into a defeatist, demoralized group of elected officials held together (when at all) by their hatred of President Trump.It is hard to imagine the Congressional Democrats voting to supply the money necessary to actually win a decisive victory over Iran. Since Preside...

World - Fox News - 55 minutes ago

All eyes on Georgia as Trump-backed candidate battles in high-stakes congressional showdown

It's Primary Day in Republican-dominated Mississippi, where House and Senate nomination contests are being held in the Deep South state.But a special congressional election 200 miles to the east in battleground Georgia to fill a vacant GOP-held congressional seat will likely grab much more national attention Tuesday.The race is to fill the seat in Georgia's solidly red 14th Congressional District in the northwest part of the state left vacant when MAGA firebrand Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor G...

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

A Homemade Bomb at Gracie Mansion Unsettles New York

It was the first time in nine years that a makeshift device was deployed in the city.

Tech - LLM Stats - 1 hour ago

AI can't replace the best factory operators and that should change how we build models

interesting read: aifactoryinsider.com/p/why-your-best-operators-can-t-be-replaced-by-ai tldr: veteran operators have tacit knowledge built over decades that isn't in any dataset. they can hear proble

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Coal Prices Surge As Energy Shock Forces Power Plant Fuel Switching In Exposed Countries

Coal Prices Surge As Energy Shock Forces Power Plant Fuel Switching In Exposed Countries Asian benchmark Newcastle coal prices jumped more than 9% to $150/ton (as per BBG data) at the start of the week, as energy flows across the Gulf area remain disrupted and transit through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed. The rise in coal prices is being driven by a broader energy shock, with surging gas prices making coal a more economical substitute fuel for power generators. L...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

This Canadian family fuelled Myanmar’s civil war with ‘blood pearls’

A company with Canadian directors funnelled valuable pearls to Myanmar’s brutal military regime long after the 2021 military coup that sparked a bloody civil war – despite sanctions imposed by Canada and its allies. A CBC investigation has determined the RCMP was asked to look at the activities of Belpearl almost two years ago by a human rights group, but authorities won’t say whether they have taken up the case.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Never smoked before? You could still be at risk of lung cancer, experts say

Research shows a growing number of non- and never-smokers are getting diagnosed with lung cancer. Risks for never-smokers include poor air quality caused by pollution and wildfire smoke, occupational exposures like those for firefighters and construction workers, as well as cancer-causing gases like radon found in an increasing number of homes.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains arguing he "willfully" ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. waters, according to a recently posted federal labour board decision.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Canada restricts drug boat intel from U.S. Navy's Caribbean airstrike operation

HMCS Yellowknife has just ended its deployment in a U.S.-led anti-drug-smuggling mission in the Caribbean, where American airstrikes on suspected drug boats have killed over 150 people. Canadian officials say the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard aren't involved in those strikes, and will ensure that intelligence about boats they detect and track is provided to the U.S. only on condition it not be shared with naval forces involved in lethal airstrikes in the region.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Oregon judge limits federal agents’ tear gas use at Portland ICE protests

A federal judge in Oregon on Monday placed new limits on federal agents’ use of tear gas and other crowd-control munitions during protests outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland.U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon on behalf of protesters and freelance journalists. The suit names the Department of Homeland Security and argues that officers’ use of chemical munition...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

The war hits home: Why financial pain and economic uncertainty threaten Trump’s drive to topple Iran’s regime

As the Pentagon keeps releasing video of bombs destroying parts of Iran, the smoke can't obscure an increasingly urgent question here at home:How high a price are Americans willing to pay for this war?I don't mean in terms of casualties, as the seven Americans killed so far is a relatively low figure, although each fallen soldier is a tragedy. Each should be honored for their sacrifice, as the first half dozen were in a Delaware ceremony attended by President Donald Trump and other dignitaries. ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

London Museum Hides Portrait Behind Cloth To "Reclaim" Caribbean History

London Museum Hides Portrait Behind Cloth To "Reclaim" Caribbean History Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In yet another brazen attempt to erase history, the London Museum Docklands has half-covered a portrait of 18th-century merchant Beeston Long with Madras cloth, all in the name of “reclaim[ing] Caribbean history.” This symbolic shrouding targets Long’s investments in Jamaican plantations, turning a piece of British maritime legacy into a virtue-signaling prop. Cr...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Who Are the Men Accused of Bringing Homemade Bombs to Gracie Mansion?

A high school senior and a recent graduate, both from the Philadelphia suburbs, were charged by federal prosecutors with trying to support a terrorist group.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Can a Populist Democrat Flip New York City’s Only G.O.P. House Seat?

Allison Ziogas, a first-time candidate, hopes to unseat Representative Nicole Malliotakis by appealing to the district’s union roots.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

iPads in Kindergarten, YouTube on Breaks: The School Screen-Time Battle

Mounting evidence shows that excessive computer use can harm children, so parents are cutting back at home. Now, the debate has shifted to the classroom.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Fiscal Crunch Presents a First Big Policy Challenge for Mikie Sherrill

Ms. Sherrill will present her first budget as New Jersey governor in Trenton on Tuesday, and with it a robust preview of her policy priorities.

Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Startup Wants To Launch a Space Mirror

A startup called Reflect Orbital wants to launch thousands of mirror-bearing satellites to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night and "power solar farms after sunset, provide lighting for rescue workers and illuminate city streets, among other things," reports the New York Times. From the report: It is an idea seemingly out of a sci-fi movie, but the company, Reflect Orbital of Hawthorne, Calif., could soon receive permission to launch its first prototype satellite with a 60-foot-wide mirror. The ...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

National Party of Australia: David Littleproud steps down as leader but stays on as MP

He will stay on as a member for Maranoa, focusing on his regional electorate.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Gulf Firms Seek Millions In Political Violence Coverage Amid Rising Tensions

Gulf Firms Seek Millions In Political Violence Coverage Amid Rising Tensions Companies across the Gulf are rushing to purchase political violence insurance as regional fighting intensifies, seeking protection for major infrastructure and commercial properties against the growing risk of attacks and collateral damage, according to FT. Insurers and brokers say they have received hundreds of inquiries in recent days from asset owners looking for coverage that protects against war-rela...

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago
Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago
Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

"How Can Women Trust The System If Gang-Rapists Can't Be Deported?" - Meloni Rages Against Italian Judiciary

"How Can Women Trust The System If Gang-Rapists Can't Be Deported?" - Meloni Rages Against Italian Judiciary Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized judicial decisions blocking the detention of migrants transferred to Albania, citing the case of a Moroccan rapist with a long criminal record whom authorities say they cannot detain or deport after he applied for international protection. Speaking to RTL 102.5, Meloni s...

World - Fox News - 4 hours ago

21 Iranian women’s soccer players weigh return home after 5 granted asylum

The fate of 21 members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team remained uncertain Tuesday after five teammates were granted asylum in Australia, leaving the rest of the squad to decide whether to return to a country still reeling from war.The Iranian team arrived in Australia for the tournament before the U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran began on Feb. 28.An official roster lists 26 players, along with coaches and staff. While Australian authorities confirmed that five players were transported by...

Regional - New York Times - 5 hours ago

Fed Up With High Costs, American Theater Takes a Trip to London

Skyrocketing budgets and falling profitability have driven a new form of offshoring, with U.S. producers staging shows across the Atlantic.

Tech - Wired - 5 hours ago

Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World

Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, plans to prove it.

Tech - LLM Stats - 5 hours ago

Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

AMI Labs, the new venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after he left Meta, has raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation.

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Tourist death at volcano park sparks warnings over ignored safety barriers

→ A tourist's death at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park renewed concerns that visitors are ignoring safety barriers and entering dangerous, off-limits areas. → Disneyland may eliminate its 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, allowing eligible guests to switch between parks at any time of day.→ A popular vacation destination doubled its visitor tax to as much as $17 per person, per night, as officials address overtourism concerns.→ A major airline said it is considering adding extra cleaning for prem...

World - Fox News - 5 hours ago

Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes power Team USA over Mexico to secure spot in World Baseball Classic quarterfinal

After three straight wins to begin the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), Team USA earned a spot out of Pool B, advancing to the quarterfinal round after defeating Mexico, 5-3, in Houston on Monday night. Mexico has been the victor in each of the last three matchups against the U.S., including the 2023 game that ended with El Tri taking down the Stars and Stripes, 11-5. But thanks to some bat power from captain Aaron Judge and 21-year-old Boston Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony, Team USA was able to...

Tech - Gizmodo - 5 hours ago

Jay Graber Is Leaving Her Role as CEO of Bluesky

Graber is shifting to a chief innovation officer role.

Tech - LLM Stats - 6 hours ago

Why AI agents can produce but can't transact

We spent a week reporting from MoltBook, a social network with nearly 3 million AI agents. The gap between what agents can do and what they're allowed to do economically was stark. Agents are producin

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

After the global economy shudders, Iran calls the US and Israel attacks ‘Operation Epic Mistake’

NYT: Is it 'very soon' or 'we will not relent until the enemy is totally ... defeated'?

Tech - Slashdot - 6 hours ago

European Consortium Wants Open-Source Alternative To Google Play Integrity

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Heise: Pay securely with an Android smartphone, completely without Google services: This is the plan being developed by the newly founded industry consortium led by the German Volla Systeme GmbH. It is an open-source alternative to Google Play Integrity. This proprietary interface decides on Android smartphones with Google Play services whether banking, government, or wallet apps are allowed to run on a smartphone. Obstacles and tips for paying with an ...

Tech - Gizmodo - 7 hours ago

Google and OpenAI Just Filed a Legal Brief in Support of Anthropic

Enemies can be friends when their interests align.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 7 hours ago

World’s hairiest face: Teen influencer with rare ‘werewolf syndrome’ opens up

Hypertrichosis is so rare that only a few hundred cases are recorded in history.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Humanity Crossed A Threshold, And Most Of Us Scrolled Past It

Humanity Crossed A Threshold, And Most Of Us Scrolled Past It Authored by Kay Rubacek via The Epoch Times, Something happened last week that most people scrolled past. Two Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates were struck during Iran’s retaliation for U.S. military action. Another facility in Bahrain was reportedly damaged after a drone landed nearby. The earlier strikes that triggered the retaliation were said to have used AI-assisted targeting systems. It was a brie...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 7 hours ago

Suspected Missile Fuel Precursor Materials Sail From China To Iran, Even As US Bombs Fall

Suspected Missile Fuel Precursor Materials Sail From China To Iran, Even As US Bombs Fall A pair of cargo ships tied to a sanctioned Iranian state shipping line have quietly departed a Chinese chemical hub and are now sailing toward Iran carrying what analysts suspect is missile fuel precursor, according to fresh Washington Post analysis of ship-tracking data and satellite imagery. The vessels have been identified as Shabdis and Barzin, which operate under Islamic Republic of Iran ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Peter Mansbridge didn't tell Pierre Poilievre, podcast audience about work for South Korean firm

Peter Mansbridge says he didn't tell his podcast audience or Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about work he had done for a South Korean firm vying for Ottawa's defence business during a recent podcast he published, in which he asked the Opposition leader about the issue of Canada's submarine procurement.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

22 Pounds: The Weight Of A Million Dollars

22 Pounds: The Weight Of A Million Dollars Via WatchesOfEspionage.com, Watches as Tools of Money Laundering and Illicit Finance Luxury timepieces are one of the most effective mediums to move illicit funds around the globe and a tool to integrate those ill-gotten gains into the financial system.  Transnational criminal networks, terrorists, narcotraffickers and corrupt politicians have used watches to launder money as a part of global illicit finance. The Weight of a Million Do...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

#TheMoment a Canadian Paralympian made an epic curling shot

Canadian wheelchair curler Jon Thurston tells The National about the moment he made an epic double rock takeout against Norway at the Milano-Cortina Paralympics.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

This regime will break only from the top - a process that will start only after a ceasefire

New York Times: The morning after the morning after is when real politics happens.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

With World Seemingly At War, DARPA Finds Time To Unveil The X-76

With World Seemingly At War, DARPA Finds Time To Unveil The X-76 Before Operation Epic Fury began, corporate media published a few very concerning headlines: Fast forward to Monday afternoon: Operation Epic Fury against Iran has entered its 10th day. Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of the Goldman Sachs Global Institute, warned investors on the GS Weekend Macro Call that regional spillover risks worldwide were among his top concerns. Latest headlines in the M...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

US brothers found guilty of luxury real estate sex-trafficking scheme

Victims were lured with luxury travel and drugs at exclusive parties.

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Tyler Linderbaum's $81M record-breaking deal headlines Raiders' free agent spending spree

The Las Vegas Raiders have flexed their financial muscle on the first day of the legal tampering period in the NFL. The Raiders came in with a league-high $111.91 million when the legal tampering period opened on Monday, and they wasted no time revamping their roster in different ways, including shelling out a record-breaking deal. Center Tyler Linderbaum was perhaps the best offensive lineman available on the market, and the former Baltimore Ravens first-round pick is heading out to Sin City af...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

At least 40 percent of California teachers plan to quit in the next decade: survey

Nearly half of California teachers plan to retire or quit in the next 10 years, according to a new survey. In California, the share of teachers who say they plan to retire in the next 10 years is between 40% and 49% with an estimate of 45%, Holly Kurtz, director of the Education Week Research Center, told Fox News Digital. Kurtz added that state teachers are on average older than teachers in many other states, according to the most recent federal data that is available. The average age of a Cali...

World - Fox News - 8 hours ago

Trump reveals top issues GOP should focus on to secure midterms victory: 'I've never been more confident'

President Donald Trump outlined five key items he believes will tip the upcoming midterm elections in the GOP’s favor if Republicans can muscle them through Congress."No transgender mutilation surgery for our children," Trump told an audience at the Republican Members' Issues Conference. "Voter ID, citizenship [verification], mail-in ballots, we don't want men playing in women's sports.""It's the best of Trump. Those are the best of Trump. This is the number one priority, it should be, for the H...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Epstein’s remote Zorro Ranch is searched by New Mexico investigators

New York Times: It may be the first thorough search of an overlooked Epstein property.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 8 hours ago

"Legacy Of Imbeciles": Corpus Christi Careens Toward Water-Shortage Catastrophe

"Legacy Of Imbeciles": Corpus Christi Careens Toward Water-Shortage Catastrophe Submitted by Dylan Baddour via Inside Climate News (emphasis ours), The imminent depletion of water supplies in Corpus Christi threatens to cut off the flow of jet fuel to Texas airports and other oil exports from one of the nation’s largest petroleum ports, triggering potential shockwaves through energy markets in Texas and beyond. Without significant rainfall, Corpus Christi is headed for a “water em...

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Trump says it’s an ‘honor’ to keep Strait of Hormuz open for China and other countries

President Donald Trump said he wants to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, saying it would be an "honor" to do so in an effort to help other nations that rely on the vital Middle East waterway.Trump was speaking with reporters in Florida on Monday, when he was asked about the global energy choke point, which has been disrupted amid back-and-forth attacks between Iran and Israel and the United States. IRAN SEIZES OIL TANKERS, THREATENS 'MASSACRE' IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ HOURS BEFORE US TALKSAt about 21 ...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules

The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech ‌platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the 'talking filibuster' and the SAVE Act

Passage of the SAVE Act is of paramount importance to President Trump and many congressional Republicans.In his State of the Union speech, the president implored lawmakers "to approve the SAVE America Act to stop illegal aliens and other unpermitted persons from voting in our sacred American elections."The House approved the plan to require proof of citizenship to vote last month, 218-213. But, as is often the case, the hurdle is the Senate. Specifically the Senate filibuster.So some Republicans...

Alt - Boing Boing - 9 hours ago

Garden gnome fails to defend tiny patch of land against claim

Ownership of an 8ft by 3ft strip of land between two houses came into dispute after new owners moved in on one side. Though the patch had been lovingly tended by the other neighbors for years, after examining the plat the newcomers "decided the land was actually theirs," tore out the flowers growing there, and placed a garden gnome on it instead. Read the rest The post Garden gnome fails to defend tiny patch of land against claim appeared first on Boing Boing.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Mamdani Chooses His Words Carefully After Alleged Terror Attack

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been spare in his remarks following the attempted bombing at Gracie Mansion and arrests of two men who said they were motivated by ISIS.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

FIFA World Cup COO says tournament 'too big' to be postponed amid global turmoil

FIFA's World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is "too big" to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran.

World - Fox News - 9 hours ago

Conan O'Brien knew late-night shows were in trouble after viral 'Hot Ones' appearance

Comedian Conan O'Brien realized that late-night shows were in deep trouble after his viral appearance on the popular online show "Hot Ones."In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the former late-night host weighed in on the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" as well as the brief pulling of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following comments made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.O'Brien appeared in 2024 on "Hot Ones", a show on YouTube where celebrities answer questions w...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Flagship warship among French vessels sent to Mideast on defensive mission after Iranian attacks

Flagship warship among French vessels sent to waterway after Iranian attacks.

Tech - Slashdot - 9 hours ago

Samsung Wants To Let You Vibe Code Your Galaxy Phone Experience

Samsung says it's thinking about bringing "vibe coding" to future Galaxy phones, allowing users to describe apps or interface changes in plain language and have AI generate the code. TechRadar interviewed Won-Joon Choi, Samsung's head of mobile experience, to learn more about the plans. Here's an excerpt from their report: As noted by Won-Joon Choi, the usefulness of vibe coding on smartphones is that it opens up the "possibility of customizing your smartphone experience in new ways, not just yo...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

Five Iran Women Soccer Players Defect In Australia, Trump Urges Immediate Asylum 

Five Iran Women Soccer Players Defect In Australia, Trump Urges Immediate Asylum  The ongoing Iran war is a rare modern conflict where warring powers can in an unprecedented manner (generally-speaking in terms of the modern age) address each other directly over social media. For example Iranian top official accounts are busy trying to troll Washington in defiance, even as the US bombs fall. "9 days into Operation Epic Mistake, oil prices have doubled while all commodities are skyroc...

Tech - Gizmodo - 9 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

The National | Trump says U.S. hasn’t ‘won enough’ in Iran

March 9, 2026 | Trump says the war in Iran has been a success, but the U.S. hasn’t ‘won enough’ to end the attacks. A harrowing rescue in northern Ontario after an ice fishing group gets stranded on thin ice. And, a CBC News investigation finds Canadian armed forces members on a white supremacist dating site.

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

L.A. City Council candidate stays in race after report that he stabbed a boy at age 12

Jordan Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

Regional - New York Times - 9 hours ago

Alexander Brothers Found Guilty on All Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial

The verdict comes more than a month after the trial began in Federal District Court in Manhattan where the jury heard weeks of emotional and often graphic testimony.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 9 hours ago

FBI Obtains Election Records From Arizona Senate

FBI Obtains Election Records From Arizona Senate Authored by Petr Svab via The Epoch Times, The FBI has collected a large volume of Arizona election records from the state’s Senate as part of a grand jury investigation. The subpoena indicates a broader scope of the investigation into irregularities in the 2020 election. The records pertain to the Arizona State Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County, according to a March 9 X post by the Senate’s president, Warren Petersen. The coun...

Regional - L.A. Times - 9 hours ago

Hailing rides to and from LAX could get more expensive under new proposal

Los Angeles World Airports board is expected to vote Tuesday whether to hike the access fees for private transportation companies, including ride hailing, at LAX.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

B.C. government looks to extend protest ban to places of worship as civil liberties groups raise concerns

If passed, the new legislation would allow places of worship to post signs establishing an access zone within 20 metres of their property line, within which actions that block access, disrupt, or "could reasonably be expected to cause concern for a person's mental or physical safety" are not allowed.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

$90k raised for Sydney women allegedly attacked by dentist Steven Lin

Two GoFundMe campaigns have raised more than $90,000 for the injured women.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Five students arrested after teacher killed in toilet paper prank

Jason Hughes, 40, slipped on a wet road and was hit by a ute.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

Security Fears Suddenly Emerge Over Trump's Visit To China

Security Fears Suddenly Emerge Over Trump's Visit To China President Donald Trump’s forthcoming high-stakes visit to China will be restricted to Beijing alone due to both a demanding schedule and heightened security concerns, according to a report in the South China Morning Post. “Unfortunately, his schedule is very tight. There is no room to squeeze in a visit to a second city,” one source told the SCMP. “While the schedule is tight, security is also a top concern,” another sou...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Lawyer defends $30M settlement offer for victims of 'Mount Cashel 6' at B.C. boys high schools

"We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time," said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Iran war is burning the clock on US President’s chances for a reset with voters on the economy

It lessens the US President's chances for a reset with Midterm voters on the economy.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign with Falcons after Dolphins release him from roster: report

Tua Tagovailoa won’t have to go far to start his next chapter in the NFL. The ex-Miami Dolphins quarterback "plans to sign" a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, joining fellow left-handed thrower Michael Penix Jr. in what’s expected to be a quarterback competition heading into the 2026 season, per ESPN reported. The Dolphins officially made their decision on Tagovailoa on Monday, though the writing has been on the wall for quite some time. Dolphins new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan anno...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Tarik Skubal leaves Team USA to return to Tigers camp despite mixed feelings after successful start

Tarik Skubal is staying with his original plan after all for the World Baseball Classic, as Team USA manager Mark DeRosa announced the 2025 Cy Young Award winner will be heading back to the Detroit Tigers after his start against Great Britain. Skubal was always supposed to return to his ballclub after Team USA’s second game of the group stage in Houston, a 9-1 win over Great Britain. However, after throwing his scheduled pitch count in the victory, Skubal seemed to have second thoughts about a o...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

40+ House Republicans rally behind Markwayne Mullin for DHS, call it a ‘critical moment’ for border security

FIRST ON FOX: Nearly 50 House Republicans are writing to President Donald Trump backing Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after Kristi Noem's ouster.The pragmatist GOP Main Street Caucus is taking a formal stance, endorsing Mullin on Monday, as well as backing a targeted crackdown on illegal immigrant criminals in the U.S.It's a rare formal statement by the House Republican group, led by both Chairman Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y...

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Maher confronts liberal guest, after he blamed the HBO host of humanizing Trump

Bill Maher stood his ground during a podcast released Monday, telling his guest Sam Harris to get a reality check after criticizing his dinner with President Donald Trump.After years of criticizing him and his policies, Maher made headlines when he accepted Trump's invitation to a private dinner at the White House last year. Maher praised Trump for his friendly reception and hosting that night, and has rebuked his fans and fellow celebrities alike for criticizing him for accepting the invitation...

Tech - Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

Employees of Google and OpenAI Just Filed a Legal Brief in Support of Anthropic

Sometimes enemies can be friends, especially when their interests align.

Tech - Gizmodo - 10 hours ago

Nvidia Is Reportedly Developing Its Own Answer to OpenClaw

Sometimes enemies can be friends, especially when their interests align.

World - Fox News - 10 hours ago

Storage facility raided as feds investigate alleged ISIS-inspired NYC bomb throwers

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. Federal investigators raided a storage facility as part of the probe into two suburban Pennsylvania teens accused of carrying out an ISIS-inspired terror attack by allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices outside the New York City mayor’s home.The suspects, 18-year-old Emir Balat of Langhorne and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi of Newtown, traveled from Bucks County to Manhattan on Saturday, where police said they ignited and hurled explosive devices into a protest crowd outs...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 10 hours ago

From Redcoats To Robots: AI Is Challenging Our Republic's Future

From Redcoats To Robots: AI Is Challenging Our Republic's Future Authored by Jonathan Turley, This week, thousands of workers are receiving pink slips. They are not being let go due to inflation or outsourcing to foreign countries. To the contrary, they are being fired because booming sectors of the economy no longer need them. Indeed, it is an economy that may need fewer and fewer humans. Amazon this week announced further job cuts due to robotics and AI. Recently, Jack Dorsey, t...

Tech - LLM Stats - 10 hours ago

OpenAI's top exec resignation exposes something bigger than one Pentagon deal

The OpenAI Pentagon story keeps getting more interesting. Caitlin Kalinowski (robotics lead) resigned this weekend, and the important part isn't the resignation itself. It's her framing. She wasn't an

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Biden-appointed judge in the hot seat after DHS fires back at 'false' claims about ICE facility

The Department of Homeland Security on Monday blasted a federal judge’s order requiring it to immediately improve conditions at its ICE processing facility in Baltimore including reducing the number of detainees held there at one time, and improving access to food, hygiene, and medical care telling Fox News Digital that the court’s determination of any "subprime" conditions or overcrowding are "false.""Illegal aliens in custody are provided food, water, blankets, and hygiene products," a spokesp...

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Doorbell camera captures violent rollover crash that trapped 2 people on residential O.C. street

Two people were trapped after a car slammed into a pick-up truck on a residential street in Fullerton.

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Alexander brothers learn fate in federal sex trafficking trial

Real estate moguls Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother, Alon Alexander, were found guilty in federal court of sex trafficking and related offenses, marking a dramatic fall for the once-prominent luxury brokers.A jury returned guilty verdicts on all charges including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, inducement to travel to engage in unlawful sexual activity and multiple counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.In his closing argument on March 3, prosecutor Andrew Jones said...

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Illegal immigrant charged for allegedly voting in every presidential election since 2008

FIRST ON FOX: An illegal immigrant from Africa who has allegedly voted in every federal election since 2008 has been arrested, Fox News Digital has learned, as congressional lawmakers fiercely debate a proposal to strengthen election integrity laws. Mahady Sacko, a Mauritanian citizen, has been charged with voter fraud in Philadelphia, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Monday. "This criminal illegal alien committed a felony by voting in federal elections dating back to 2008. Illegal...

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5 Iranian women's soccer players receive asylum in Australia after Trump pressure

Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team on Monday, following their perceived political stand during the Women’s Asian Cup and pressure from President Donald Trump.Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke made the announcement. The women were transported from their hotel in Gold Coast, Australia "to a safe location" by federal police officers in the country in the early hours of Tuesday morning.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe players, ...

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Jesse Jackson's Son Rips Obama, Biden For Hijacking Father's Memorial To Attack Trump

Jesse Jackson's Son Rips Obama, Biden For Hijacking Father's Memorial To Attack Trump In a move that is sure to raise eyebrows within Democrat circles, Jesse Jackson Jr. lashed out on former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for hijacking his late father's memorial with not-so-veiled attacks on President Donald Trump. The son of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away last month at 84 after a lifetime battling for the marginalized, unloaded during a private service at Ra...

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In Scathing Ruling, Judge Says 3 Trump Prosecutors Are in Unlawful Roles

The ruling found that the three-person leadership team in New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office was illegal, and sharply questioned President Trump’s priorities.

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US, Israel see gap over Iran war with Trump under growing political pressure

The allies face a stark divide in how their countries’ populations view the conflict.

Tech - Wired - 11 hours ago

Nvidia Is Planning to Launch an Open-Source AI Agent Platform

Ahead of its annual developer conference, Nvidia is readying a new approach to software that embraces AI agents similar to OpenClaw.

Regional - L.A. Times - 11 hours ago

Man who was severely stabbed bled to death after someone stole his ambulance, family says

The family of a stabbing victim is seeking $40 million from the city of Downey, saying a 'surveillance' sign led to a false sense of security, and an ambulance was missing a lock.

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He was stabbed while charging his car. He died after his ambulance was stolen

The family of a stabbing victim is seeking $40 million from the city of Downey, saying a 'surveillance' sign led to a false sense of security, and an ambulance was missing a lock.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi are accused of trying to detonate bombs at an anti-Islam rally

The incident in New York occurred on Sunday near Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home.

Tech - Engadget - 11 hours ago

Rode’s Rodecaster Video Core makes livestreaming even cheaper

Rode’s not done releasing trimmed-down versions of its production tools with an eye on budget conscious creators. Today, it’s launching Rodecaster Video Core, an all-in-one studio setup which sits below its flagship Rodecaster Video and its (now) mid-range Video S. It’s aimed at folks who are either dipping a toe into this world, or already have audio gear and just want to broaden out to HD video as well. Arguably, the biggest change is the lack of any controls on the hardware itself, as you’ll ...

Regional - New York Times - 11 hours ago

Lawmakers Pressure Hochul to Raise Taxes in New York

The State Assembly and Senate are each calling for the state to raise taxes, piggybacking on a push by Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City.

Tech - Slashdot - 11 hours ago

EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios Following Record-Breaking Battlefield 6 Launch

Electronic Arts has laid off staff across multiple Battlefield studios despite Battlefield 6 being the best-selling game in the U.S. in 2025 and the "biggest launch in franchise history." According to IGN, the layoffs include workers at Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios. From the report: Individuals are being informed that the layoffs are taking place as part of a "realignment" across the Battlefield studios, as the team continues its ongoing, live service support for Battlefiel...

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Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of All Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial

The verdict comes more than a month after the trial began in Federal District Court in Manhattan where the jury heard weeks of emotional and often graphic testimony.