Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records
Bluesky tells WIRED it blocked links to a leaked archive of information on 41,000 ICE, CBP, and other DHS workers because it contains people’s contact information, shared without their authorization.
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays to become 1st-time World Series champions
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history.
Brewers win World Series for first time in franchise history with Game 5 victory over Rays
For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers can call themselves World Series champions. The Brewers couldn’t get the job done in seven games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1982 World Series, and it took them 44 years to get back to the Fall Classic this season. In Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Bays, one night after getting walked off in the bottom of the 13th inning, the Brewers defeated their AL opponent, 4-1, to claim their title. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS CO...
Microsoft Posts Record Revenue Despite Employee Buyout Offers
It may be the only hyperscaler left with positive free cash flow.
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The Day After Midterms: Diplomacy Or Another "Epic Fury"?
The Day After Midterms: Diplomacy Or Another "Epic Fury"? Brent crude futures topped $116.50 a barrel early Wednesday after a WSJ report said the Trump administration is preparing for a brief military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections. Trump said at a rally last week, "We may do another little Epic Fury."Trump on Iran: We may do another little epic fury. https://t.co/KCU6BE3cKR— Acyn (@Acyn) October 23, 2026Signals were mixed by early afternoon, as oil and yields par...
Sen Dan Sullivan brands Peltola’s alleged ballot scheme a ‘scandal at the highest order’
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, told Fox News that Democrats will do "anything" to gain power while addressing reports that the campaign of his Democratic challenger Mary Peltola secretly participated in a months-long process to recruit people with his name to run in the Alaska U.S. Senate race.The New York Times reported Wednesday that Peltola’s campaign, as well as senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, carried out the alleged election scheme in hopes that voters would be c...
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A man with a knife and another one with a grin. Wendy's encounter goes viral
A video of the encounter, which shows a Wendy's customer holding a knife while facing a grinning man, has gone viral online.
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There Are Multiple Paths Out Of Israel's Election Deadlock
There Are Multiple Paths Out Of Israel's Election Deadlock Via Middle East EyeMore Israelis voted in Tuesday’s election than in any poll since 2001, yet neither Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his challengers have a straightforward path to power. Complicating matters are the stunning gains made by the Joint List and Ra’am, two slates representing Palestinian citizens of Israel that almost all Israeli political leaders have promised to exclude from any future governing ...
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Moon Habitats May Use Layered Mylar to Block Extreme Heat
Living on the Moon, with either trained astronauts or regular civilians, could become a regular occurrence in the near future. However, it’s easier said than done, as scientists and engineers continue developing new and advanced ways for protecting humans in the harsh lunar environment, which contrasts the mild and habitable temperatures of the Earth. The most important aspect is focusing on keeping humans alive, and this includes temperature regulation within the habitats. However, how can you ...
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Investigators find Victoria's Secret wear, guns, cash and 9 suspected train bandits with cartel ties
The department said that, during the operation, investigators arrested nine suspects from Sinaloa, Mexico, in connection with the ongoing investigation into organized train cargo thefts.
Garrett Wilson doesn't want to be traded – but he admitted he's sick of losing with Jets
The Indianapolis Colts already declared themselves sellers before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline, and now football fans are wondering which struggling team might be next.The New York Jets, who share the Colts' 2-5 record, are among the teams with intriguing veterans they could trade.Among them, star receiver Garrett Wilson, who has long been a bright light on what seems to be a constant overcast for the franchise that owns the longest active playoff drought in professional sports 15 seasons.CLIC...
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Final Defendants Plead Guilty In $65 Million Elder Fraud Ring Exposed By YouTube Scambaiters
Final Defendants Plead Guilty In $65 Million Elder Fraud Ring Exposed By YouTube Scambaiters The final two arrested members of a sprawling $65 million fraud syndicate that preyed on thousands of elderly Americans have pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California announced Monday. With Friday's guilty pleas from Zetian Zhang and Chinese national Haotian Zhang - whom U.S. District Judge Todd W. Robinson ordered immediate...
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Nanny for Irvine family caught on camera punching and shaking baby, authorities say
Prosecutors allege Iara Dossantos Bomfim used the online platform Care.com to advertise her child-care services and fled the U.S. to her native Brazil after the family that hired her found surveillance footage of her allegedly abusing the infant.
Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Carbon to selected cybersecurity defenders through Fairwind at $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, rising to $4 and $20 later
Carl Franzen / VentureBeat: Google is rolling out Gemini 4 Carbon to selected cybersecurity defenders through Fairwind at $2/1M input and $10/1M output tokens, rising to $4 and $20 later Google anno
Big 12 Conference addresses offensive chants from UCF fans directed at BYU during upset win
On the field, the UCF Knights had one of the biggest and most surprising wins of the season this past weekend in Orlando. A series of absurd, classic college football plays in the fourth quarter led to overtime, and the eventual program-changing win for UCF.It was shocking, both for how the game played out, and the ultimate result. There was a blocked field goal, a goalline stop, an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty all in the lead up to overtime. Then we had two overtimes filled with more drama. ...
The personal data of 41,000+ DHS employees and contractors, including CBP and ICE agents, leaks online after hackers claim they breached DHS' Okta login system (Wired)
Wired: The personal data of 41,000+ DHS employees and contractors, including CBP and ICE agents, leaks online after hackers claim they breached DHS' Okta login system The leaked records include the
Jon Lovitz reacts to Crystal Hefner's label as Playboy's 'No. 1 customer'
Jon Lovitz refused to dwell on the past and instead took the high road in response to claims made by Crystal Hefner.In a recent appearance on the "Lisa Guerrero Unleashed" podcast, Hugh Hefner's widow marked Lovitz, 69, as Playboy Mansion's "No. 1 customer," even claiming he's "one of the biggest pervs" in Hollywood.The "Rat Race" actor was spotted leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, where he admitted to feeling pride about his starting role on the roster.HOLLY MADISON SAYS PLA...
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Is This The Real Reason There Won't Be A Blue Wave In November?
Is This The Real Reason There Won't Be A Blue Wave In November? Authored by Matt Margolis via PJ Media,Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has spent months warning his own party about socialism, and the left has refused to take him seriously."Our party has a socialism problem," Fetterman said. "I'll be the one Democrat that calls it for what it is and not use the euphemism that it's a big-tent situation."Conservatives have mocked the Democrat Party's "big tent" rhetoric when it comes to DSA...
Dem strategist shrugs off Alaska ballot scandal on MS NOW, insists 'this stuff happens all the time'
Democratic strategist Adrienne Elrod chalked up Wednesday's revelations about an alleged Democratic scheme to influence Alaska's Senate race as something that "happens all the time," comparing it to Republican support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential bid against then-President Joe Biden during the 2024 election cycle.The New York Times published a bombshell report alleging that Democratic operatives recruited a man named Dan Sullivan to run as a spoiler candidate against incumbent R...
Google’s Flashy New Model Gets Outshone By Its Financial Troubles
Google's "strongest" model so far did not distract from the $3 billion free cash flow drop.
Eagles' Saquon Barkley says NFL directed him to sell stake in prediction market platform
Saquon Barkley’s name has been linked to speculation that the Philadelphia Eagles could trade the star running back before next month’s deadline.The three-time Pro Bowler has missed two games this season due to injury, and the Eagles have lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the remainder of the year, fueling speculation that Barkley could land with a new NFL team at some point this season.While Barkley is still carrying the ball for the Eagles, he’s apparently dropping one of his business ventures....
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'Shadow Government' FBI Official Got Advance Word Of NBC's Hunter Laptop 'Foreign Op' Story, Complaint Shows
'Shadow Government' FBI Official Got Advance Word Of NBC's Hunter Laptop 'Foreign Op' Story, Complaint Shows Nikki Floris, then-head of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force, tipped off bureau leadership that NBC News was about to report the FBI was probing whether Hunter Biden's laptop was tied to a foreign intelligence operation, according to a criminal complaint unsealed against her. At the time, the bureau had already held the laptop's contents for ten months. Hunter Biden and...
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Castaic's Chiquita Canyon landfill blamed for headaches, dizziness and wheezing, says state lawsuit
California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that his office is seeking civil penalties and equitable relief against the operators of Castaic's Chiquita Canyon Landfill for allegedly mismanaging the operation, lawsuit says.
Emergency declared at South Carolina nuclear site after fire erupts at lab
An emergency was declared at a massive Department of Energy nuclear site in South Carolina after a laboratory fire left one employee with minor injuries, officials said.The Savannah River Site (SRS) declared a Site Area Emergency at 5:39 p.m. Wednesday after a fire broke out at the Savannah River National Laboratory near Aiken, South Carolina, according to the Department of Energy.The fire was extinguished, and one employee was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, a DOE spokesperson told Fox...
El-Sayed blames American guns for rise of Mexican cartels, pushes working 'diplomatically'
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said Wednesday the U.S. needs to work "diplomatically" to combat Mexican cartels and blamed American guns for their rise.Appearing on "The Moment Podcast," El-Sayed was asked by co-hosts Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos about the Trump administration's efforts to fight Mexican cartels since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term in 2025. When asked whether he would support using troops or drones, El-Sayed rejected the idea and suggest...
Personal data of 40,000 U.S. Homeland Security employees leaked in security breach
The leak website Distributed Denial of Secrets said on Wednesday it has released data on more than 40,000 U.S. Department of Homeland Security employees, including details about officials working in sensitive fields such as surveillance and human intelligence.
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Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed as officials conclude case
"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.
The National | High-speed train crash kills dozens in Spain
Oct. 28, 2026 | A high-speed train collision in central Spain kills at least 68 and injures dozens more, including several Canadians. The Bank of Canada raises interest rates over inflation fears. And, Quebeckers gear up to turn back the clocks one last time.
Attorney compares SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to ‘Kim Jong’ in LSU-RJ Luis eligibility lawsuit
The ongoing legal battle between the LSU Tigers and the Southeastern Conference took another turn on Wednesday afternoon inside the same courthouse that has drawn plenty of attention over the past two months.Former St. John's basketball player RJ Luis has been fighting to play this season for Will Wade and the Tigers, but SEC rules prohibit him from taking the court for LSU due to him signing an NBA contract or having professional experience.At first, Luis was granted the ability to participate ...
'It feels fantastic,' Scott Gillingham says after winning another term as Winnipeg mayor
Incumbent Scott Gillingham has secured a second term as mayor of Winnipeg, CBC projects. Winnipeg Sun CEO Kevin Klein is in second place, and software developer Noah Redden was close behind in third, results show.
Scott Gillingham wins another term as Winnipeg mayor, CBC projects
There will be at least seven new faces to join city council, after two incumbents Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) and Shawn Dobson (St. James) lost their seats to Greg McFarlane and Kelly Ryback, respectively, CBC projects.
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A Surveilled Country Is Not A Free Country
A Surveilled Country Is Not A Free Country Authored by Daniel Nuccio via Brownstone Institute,If you currently live in the United States, I regret to inform you that you no longer live in a free country. You are no longer a free person. Actually, you haven't been for quite some time.This may sound harsh with this being the year America celebrated her big Two-Five-Oh. But think about it. Think back to the last time you drove from your home to the grocery store. How many automatic lic...
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Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the administration's allegations were "not credible" and that the intervention it sought would violate a host of federal laws.
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A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
Colts star wide receiver Josh Downs requests trade following sweeping changes: report
Josh certainly seems Down(s) to head out of town.Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs has requested a trade, according to ESPN. The 25-year-old did not deny the report when speaking to reporters."I’m open to whatever. Whatever comes my way, comes my way and we go from there," Downs said, according to ESPN.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEDowns’ trade request comes amid the Colts' roster overhaul, which included trading two of their franchise cornerstones, Quenton Nelson and DeFo...
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US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say
U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm elections in the United States as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.
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Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote over handling of sexual assault allegations
Cornell University faculty debated Wednesday over whether they had enough information to pass judgment on the school’s leadership over its handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024, with some professors urging patience and others arguing that years of institutional failures demanded action.
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated 'Barney Miller' and 'Suddenly Susan' actress, dead at 95
Barbara had died at 95 years old following a terminal cancer diagnosis, according to a report.The "Barney Miller" actress’s death at her home in New York City was medically assisted, her daughter told The New York Times.The Oscar-nominated actress’ TV and film career spanned multiple decades from the 1950s until last year.EVA MARIE SAINT, OSCAR-WINNING ‘ON THE WATERFRONT’ AND ‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’ STAR, DEAD AT 102Barrie was known for her small screen roles as Barney Miller’s wife on "Barney Mill...
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Arrested Assistant Principal Resigns After 12-Year-Olds' Softball Brawl That Left A Dad Unconscious
Arrested Assistant Principal Resigns After 12-Year-Olds' Softball Brawl That Left A Dad Unconscious A youth softball game in Sugar Land, Texas, turned violent Saturday, and a father is still in the hospital with a broken jaw, a fractured skull and three brain bleeds, according to his attorney. Police arrested Kiarious Marshun Hall and his wife, Jazmine Hall, after the fight at Imperial Park during a game between two 12-year-old select teams, ABC13 reported.Charging documents say the...
Zillow agrees to pay $212.5M to settle an investor class action over its failed Zillow Offers home-flipping venture, after SCOTUS refused to hear its appeal
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Mark Walter says he will keep Dodgers 'no matter what' despite federal investigation into businesses
Mark Walter, amid a federal investigation into his businesses, shockingly sold his stakes in the Los Angeles Lakers and Chelsea Football Club, which begged the question: what about the Los Angeles Dodgers?The billionaire purchased the franchise in 2012 under his Guggenheim Baseball Management business, and if he continued a fire sale of sports ownership, that would be the next target.But Walter stood firm when asked by the California Post if he planned on doing so.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPO...
Sources: AI coding startup Cognition weighs a new funding round before year's end after receiving offers valuing it at $70B-$80B, up from $48B in September
Katie Roof / Business Insider: Sources: AI coding startup Cognition weighs a new funding round before year's end after receiving offers valuing it at $70B-$80B, up from $48B in September Just weeks
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More Americans Are Falling For Romance Scams. Here's How They Entice You...
More Americans Are Falling For Romance Scams. Here's How They Entice You... Authored by Chris Summers and Eva Fu via The Epoch Times,Romance scams make up a large share of fraud perpetrated against Americans, with scammers often contacting victims through online dating apps, social media, or professional networking sites such as LinkedIn.They commonly use an image of a beautiful young woman or a handsome man and slowly seduce the victim, persuading them into thinking they are in a r...
Maybe ‘VisionQuest’ Really Can Reach What It’s Trying to Grasp
Episodes five and six challenge our preconceptions about Marvel TV shows—in a good way.
Portland Public Schools rescinds ban on woman who questioned child's gender identity assignment
Portland Public Schools rescinded its trespass order against an Oregon mother over her opposition to the district's gender curriculum, according to a legal group representing the parent.In August, Allison Roberts sued Portland Public Schools after she expressed concern last year over Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's decision to repaint its traditional rainbow pride flag into an "Intersex-Inclusive Progress" variant to include support for racial inclusion and transgender rights.Roberts also d...
Dream ownership group voices frustration in open letter over WNBA Finals venue concerns
The logistics surrounding the WNBA Finals have drawn almost as much attention as the compelling, hard-fought action on the court.After negotiations reportedly described as "tense," the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries learned they would play Game 6 at State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta on Thursday. The game will tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET, making it a matinee on the East Coast and a breakfast-time start on the West Coast.Several Atlanta players downplayed the early start time, instead fo...
Seoul-based AI chip startup FuriosaAI raised a $620M Series D at a $2.9B valuation, up from $735M in 2025; South Korea's National Growth Fund contributed $280M
Yoolim Lee / Bloomberg: Seoul-based AI chip startup FuriosaAI raised a $620M Series D at a $2.9B valuation, up from $735M in 2025; South Korea's National Growth Fund contributed $280M South Korean A
BOBBY BURACK: Justin Tucker signing exposes sports media’s selective outrage over NFL misconduct
The Kansas City Chiefs signed kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad Wednesday, drawing fierce criticism from the sports media.Head coach Andy Reid faced five straight minutes of questions about Tucker during his news conference."He’s done his suspension. Took care of his business there. I’ll leave it at that," Reid said.The NFL suspended Tucker for 10 games in 2025 for violating its personal conduct policy after 16 female massage therapists accused him of sexual misconduct in the Baltimor...
Maine girls to speak out on trans athletes as parents revive ballot push on eve of Senate election
Maine high school girls will speak publicly about competing against transgender athletes Monday as parents prepare to submit nearly 5,000 additional signatures in a renewed effort to put restrictions on girls’ sports and school facilities before voters.The Nov. 2 news conference in Augusta comes one day before Maine’s closely watched Senate election, bringing renewed attention to the issue that triggered a confrontation between President Donald Trump and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in early 2025...
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Democratic Socialist Of America Puts Crosshairs On United Airlines, Elbit System: "We Will Sever Supply Chains"
Democratic Socialist Of America Puts Crosshairs On United Airlines, Elbit System: "We Will Sever Supply Chains" The Democratic Socialists of America's list of targeted US companies, coupled with its aim to "sever the supply chain," raises national security concerns about the movement's actual agenda.DSA's public messaging emphasizes affordability and government-run grocery stores, but targeting critical corporate supply chains only suggests ambitions that extend well beyond those p...
NFL star Jonathan Taylor's wife worries about Colts' future amid trade frenzy: 'Do I need to start packing'
Indianapolis Colts star running back Jonathan Taylor’s wife, Ayanna, is asking the question on every Colts fan's mind: "Is literally anybody safe on this team?"The 2-5 Colts traded two of their franchise cornerstones Tuesday, sending Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for draft picks. Indianapolis hopes those picks will help build its next competitive roster.For right now? The trades have lef...
Google debuts flagship Gemini 4 Carbon model with cybersecurity upgrades
Google LLC today debuted Gemini 4 Carbon, a frontier large language model adept at complex programming tasks. The LLM is rolling out just two weeks after the search introduced its previous flagship LL
Convicted murderer got over 5-hour head start after prison escape before local police were notified: official
FIRST ON FOX: The convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison had at least a five-hour head start before local police were notified he was missing, the local police chief told Fox News Digital.Jacob Allen Morley broke out of the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Sunday, although authorities have not disclosed the exact time of his escape.Staff at the prison noticed Morley was unaccounted for at around 11:30 p.m., and a review of surveillance footage subsequentl...
Hidden danger in cockpit surfaces as 3 in 4 pilots report 'microsleep' episodes
A hidden problem is surfacing regarding certain pilots' behavior.More than three in four pilots reported having at least one "microsleep" while operating an aircraft in recent weeks, according to a report by aviation consultancy Baines Simmons based on responses from 7,200 pilots across 32 European countries.The findings were published by the European Cockpit Association (ECA), which represents over 44,000 pilots across Europe, according to a press release.HOW MUCH REST SHOULD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ...
FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
The agency will vote next month on relaxing its long-standing opposition to jammers.
Sources: the US DOJ has inquired about the impact of Nvidia's Hugging Face deal on AI competition, as antitrust enforcers continue to probe Nvidia's conduct (Reuters)
Reuters: Sources: the US DOJ has inquired about the impact of Nvidia's Hugging Face deal on AI competition, as antitrust enforcers continue to probe Nvidia's conduct The US Department of Justice has
El-Sayed rallygoers urge 'major change,' cash handouts to fight cost crisis
DETROIT Supporters of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News Digital the Great Lake State is due for a progressive champion and person of color in statewide office."I personally think he's resonating with people in Michigan because he is a person of color, obviously, and then, secondly, he gets down, and he's 10 toes down," said Emily Walker, a teacher at Cass Technical High School, the venue where El-Sayed hosted a rally on Saturday."He's out here with the people...
Anthropic Engineer Declares the Coding Interview Dead
An Anthropic engineering manager says he has stopped using traditional coding interviews because AI can now outperform candidates on the kinds of programming challenges they typically contain. "There's no more point in giving you a little React challenge than there is in quizzing people about assembly; Claude is now better at both," said Felix Rieseberg in a blog post. "Our most impactful builders are successful regardless of how good they are at these tests." The Register reports: "I don't thin...
The 2,000-Nit OLED in Apple’s New MacBook Is a Big Deal
The touchscreen in the new MacBook Pro is crazily bright with very deep blacks. Here’s why it’s unlike anything else you can currently buy.
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Man whose 'hijack' text caused plane to turn back said it was banter with co-worker, police say
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Watch: Chaos Erupts At UN As Mike Waltz Gets Into Screaming Match With Cuban Diplomat, U.S. Staffer Allegedly Assaulted
Watch: Chaos Erupts At UN As Mike Waltz Gets Into Screaming Match With Cuban Diplomat, U.S. Staffer Allegedly Assaulted Cuba's communist regime brought its confrontational tactics into the halls of the United Nations last week, triggering a heated showdown with U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz. Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla shouts toward US Permanent Representative to the United Nations Michael Waltz during the annual debate on the US economic embarg...
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Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversy
President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska on Wednesday after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan.
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How to turn modern Linux into an old Mac
Adam Lawson's Zac-OS-9 is a completist recreation of the classic Mac desktop experience for Debian Linux, "drawn pixel by pixel from scratch." Modeled on the last versions before the switch to Mac OS X (more than 25 years ago!) it's not just a skin: it replicates the window manager, file browser, menu bar and every control panel. Read the rest The post How to turn modern Linux into an old Mac appeared first on Boing Boing.
Radicals bring life in America's largest city to screeching halt and vandalize 9/11 Memorial
Anti-gun and anti-ICE radicals are breaking laws and quite literally leaving their mark on New York City.A group of anti-ICE menaces blocked entrances to New York City's Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic.Meanwhile, one man is facing charges for allegedly spray-painting over victims' names at the 9/11 memorial.Both events happened this week in the Big Apple while city leaders have remained quiet on both issues.MAMDANI DEMANDS TRUMP RELEASE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SHOT BY IC...
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What to know about Brazil’s election and Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure
New York Times: Bolsonaro fled Brazil amid a money-laundering investigation.
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Two arrested in Minn. in connection with robbery that resulted in fatal shooting, Las Vegas police say
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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy may have cost his team a chance to clinch the World Series
Until late Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Brewers coasted through the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs.They had won eight straight games against the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays. The hottest team in baseball in the second half of the season, a high-powered, star-studded, expensive roster that won 100 games, and the best team in the American League that also won 98 games.It seemed like every single move manager Pat Murphy made worked perfectly. Better than perfectly. ...
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Inside The Little-Known Drug Program Making Big Hospitals Billions
Inside The Little-Known Drug Program Making Big Hospitals Billions Authored by Sylvia Xu, Lawrence Wilson via The Epoch Times,Hospitals that benefit from a government program intended to help safety-net institutions end up spending less on charity care than other hospitals, a new study has found, as federal policymakers move to reform the $244 billion initiative.The 340B Drug Pricing Program allows certain healthcare providers to buy prescription drugs at a steep discount and sell t...
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Schoolgirl stabbing in UK prompts calls to change youth sentence appeal rules after boy walks free
CCTV footage showed the boy chasing the girl while carrying the knife.
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Cornell Faculty Senate Moves Ahead With No-Confidence Vote Over Handling of Rape Case
After fierce debate, faculty members will begin voting Thursday on a resolution to condemn the administration’s handling of campus sexual assault.
Filing: Microsoft recorded $10B in revenue from OpenAI in Q1, nearly 11% of its total quarterly revenue, and has $7.2B in outstanding receivables from OpenAI
Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch: Filing: Microsoft recorded $10B in revenue from OpenAI in Q1, nearly 11% of its total quarterly revenue, and has $7.2B in outstanding receivables from OpenAI Microsoft g
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NBA Legend Who Earned Nearly $200 Million Admits He's Broke As Wild Spending Habits Revealed
NBA Legend Who Earned Nearly $200 Million Admits He's Broke As Wild Spending Habits Revealed NBA legend Paul Pierce claims he is "drowning financially" as mounting expenses and a bitter legal battle threaten to drain what's left of his once-massive fortune, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images) The 49-year-old Boston Celtics icon alleges he is now "tapped out" after losing his lucrative television job at Fox Sports.Pierce, who previou...
Wayfair fall clearance sale: Shop bedding, sofas and more, up to 82% off
Wayfair's Fall Clearance sale runs through Oct. 31, with markdowns on home upgrades for the colder months. Shop cozy comforters, artificial Christmas trees and living room furniture to refresh your space before winter.Original price: $1,800This faux-leather recliner doubles as a heated massage chair, making it perfect for cold winter nights. It's also equipped with a power lift feature that helps you get in and out of the cushioned armchair.Original price: $980Use this sideboard in an entryway, ...
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NASA's New UV Space Telescope Will Launch in 2031
NASA has committed to launching a new, more powerful UV space telescope. Named UVEX, the UltraViolet EXplorer, it will launch in 2031. It's about 100 times more powerful than its predecessor, GALEX, whose mission ended in 2013. UVEX will perform a survey in UV that will complement infrared surveys by other telescopes.
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Tack on another day of misery from high tides that have swamped Southern California coast
Unusually high tides were expected to continue across Southern California's coastal areas through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
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Southern California's flood risks extended another day, weather service says
Unusually high tides were expected to continue across Southern California's coastal areas through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
Levi's sale: Save 30% sitewide when you buy two or more items
Upgrade your fall and winter wardrobe with Levi's fall sale. When you buy two or more items from the site, you'll get 30% off sitewide, automatically applied at checkout. Whether you need a new pair of jeans, a warm jacket or a basic tee, you'll find a new wardrobe staple below.Original price: $110Levi's Curve jeans are made for a curvier body type and eliminate a pesky waist gap. The straight leg design is flattering for dressing up or down.Original price: $75Levi's 559 relaxed men's jeans are ...
Expert Judgement Can Be Easily Hacked by AI, Anthropic Study Finds
In a recent study, 86% of participants followed Claude’s advice—but only a small fraction acknowledged the agent had played a role in their decision-making process.
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Massive Leak Exposes 41,000 Homeland Security Workers
A massive leak has exposed records tied to more than 41,000 DHS employees and contractors, including roughly 10,000 ICE personnel. The data, reportedly taken from DHS's Okta login system, reveals phone numbers, email and office addresses, reporting relationships, and permission groups associated with undercover operations, wiretapping and surveillance tools. Wired reports: In all, the leak provides a map of how DHS is organized and how it operates. The records, which span DHS itself as well as s...
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Justice Dept. Turns Civil Rights Group’s Informant Against It
Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center say that federal prosecutors capitalized on the informant’s money problems and exposure to indictment to persuade him to assist the government.
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Your last-minute voter guide to California's 2026 general election
Everything you need to know about how to vote in the 2026 California general election, including how to register, where to vote and how to check the status of your ballot.
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Two suspects crash vehicle, allegedly stolen, as another flees, say Las Vegas police
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New 123.4-proof whiskey prompts expert warning that stronger isn't always better
A new whiskey from a family-owned Nevada distillery is bottled at 123.4 proof, a number that might intimidate some whiskey drinkers.But does a higher proof necessarily mean a better drink?The answer isn't as simple as the number on the bottle, according to a spirits expert and the distillery's owners.MAKING WHISKEY AT HOME COULD LAND YOU IN PRISON, BUT SUPREME COURT MAY CHANGE THATAged in oak barrels for five to eight years, the Third Harvest whiskey from Frey Ranch Farmers and Distillers in Fal...
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US Military's Drug-Boat Strikes Have Now Killed At Least 240 People
US Military's Drug-Boat Strikes Have Now Killed At Least 240 People Authored by Austin Campbell via Task and Purpose,The U.S. military killed five people Tuesday aboard what Southern Command described as a "go-fast vessel" associated with "narco-terrorists" in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the death toll from its campaign against suspected drug traffickers to at least 240 since September 2025.U.S. Southern Command said Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere carried out the Oct. 2...
Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows
The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.
Craig Carton rips Chiefs' 'win at all costs' approach after controversial Justin Tucker signing
The Kansas City Chiefs signing embattled kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad has ruffled many football feathers on social media.Tucker, who served a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy after 24 total women accused him of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior during massage sessions, signed on the Chiefs’ practice squad amid kicking woes with another field goal specialist, Harrison Butker.Considering the Chiefs’ history with controversial players in ...
Dolores Huerta, U.S. labour leader and civil rights icon, dead at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in fruit and vegetable fields in the United States and coined the enduring "Sí, se puede!" rallying cry, has died. She was 96.
The definitive fast-casual sit-down restaurant Mount Rushmore in the wake of 'CheesecakeGate'
I was on vacation in Chicago this past week, and while I try to stay up to date on current events as much as I can when I'm out, that usually just equates to me watching a ton of college football and forgetting the outside world exists.Last week was no different, and when I got back home on Monday night and started to shift back into "OutKick mode," I saw the fine dining establishment known as the Cheesecake Factory was trending on social media.I felt pretty out of the loop, but after seeing peo...
Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI
Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous financ
Actor Mandy Patinkin urges Jewish voters to support Abdul El-Sayed for their own 'safety'
Actor Mandy Patinkin has posted several videos on social media, including one on Friday, urging Jewish voters to support Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed if they're concerned about their "safety" in the country."Jewish safety depends on a real multiracial democracy, and Abdul is the one fighting to protect it," the "Homeland" and "The Princess Bride" actor said in one such video.Patinkin, who is also Jewish, said that El-Sayed's Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, was pushi...
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Democrat Operatives Spent Months Hunting For Alaskans Named Dan Sullivan - Campaign Denies Involvement: Report
Democrat Operatives Spent Months Hunting For Alaskans Named Dan Sullivan - Campaign Denies Involvement: Report The New York Times reported Wednesday that operatives around Democrat Mary Peltola's Senate campaign spent months looking for a second Dan Sullivan to put in Alaska's race against Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, a plan the paper says worked. Peltola's campaign denies recruiting anyone.JUST IN: Democrat operatives spent months finding Alaskans with the same name as Republican ...
Brewers star Jackson Chourio becomes first player to since Babe Ruth achieve historic World Series feat
Whenever your name is mentioned in the same breath as Babe Ruth's, you know you're in rarefied air.Milwaukee Brewers star Jackson Chourio and the Sultan of Swat are tied for the most hits through the first four games of a World Series with 10 apiece. Ruth accomplished the feat in the 1928 World Series, when the New York Yankees swept the St. Louis Cardinals.Unfortunately for Chourio, the Brewers were unable to complete the sweep in Game 4 Tuesday night, as the Rays rallied in the 12th inning to ...
ServiceNow reports Q3 subscription revenue up 21% YoY to $3.99B, forecasts Q4 current remaining performance obligations below est.; NOW drops 15%+ after hours
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Legendary host Ernie Johnson announces he is stepping away from 'Inside the NBA' after this season
Legendary "Inside the NBA" host Ernie Johnson announced Wednesday on X that he will step away from the show after the 2026-27 NBA season.Johnson, 70, revealed in the video that he has dealt with heart issues and underwent bypass surgery 14 months ago. He said he wants to slow down and spend more time with his wife and five grandchildren."I've been hosting 'Inside the NBA’ for a long time. This is my 37th year, and I've long described it as a get-to job. Still amazed that I get to do this for a l...
After 20 Years, ‘Bleach’ Has Come to an Elegant, Exhausting, Fitting Finale
Pierrot Films' bombastic adaptation brings the coolest member of the anime Big Three to a close with all the style, spectacle, and beautifully exhausting excess that made it a shonen phenomenon.
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Roswell Attracts ETs (Extra Tourists) After Government Releases New UFO Files
Roswell Attracts ETs (Extra Tourists) After Government Releases New UFO Files Authored by Darlene McCormick Sanchez via The Epoch Times,ROSWELL, N.M. - The 1947 crash of an alleged flying saucer on a ranch outside this high-desert town started a neon-lit alien tourism economy of museums, gift shops, and festivals spanning decades.Nearly 80 years later, new U.S. government disclosures about Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs, are boosting that industry with videos of strange object...
Three face murder charges in death of 12-year-old boy found in rural Alberta
Insp. Wayne Stevenson of the RCMP’s serious crime branch said at a news conference Wednesday in Edmonton that Fiasal "was associated with people involved in criminality" and knew the three accused. Stevenson alleged that Fiasal was lured from his home before being killed.
Game 6 of the WNBA Finals starts at 12:30 p.m. ET tomorrow. How did this happen?
CBC Sports' daily newsletter breaks down the scheduling fiasco that caused Game 6 of the WNBA Finals to be moved to a weekday afternoon, and what it means for a league that can't seem to avoid controversy.
Amazon Puts a Camera In Its Echo Studio So Alexa Can See
Amazon has added a camera to its Echo Studio speaker, allowing Alexa to visually identify objects, help with tasks and remotely monitor a room. For those concerned about privacy, Amazon is keeping a camera-free version available. The Next Web reports: The camera speaker ships today for $249.99. Hold up a board game box and Alexa can explain the rules, or show it a box of cereal and it can help you reorder it, according to Amazon. Owners can also check in on the room from the Alexa app while they...
