Progressive Dems' full-throated Platner endorsements come back to haunt them after rape allegations

After Maine U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner was accused of drunkenly raping a woman, a litany of progressive Democrats are tucking tail and heading for the hills as their ringing endorsements of the continuously embattled candidate come back to haunt them.Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said at an April rally that Platner is, "My kind of man."She issued a statement Monday night after allegations emerged that Platner drunkenly raped 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot in 2021."Now more ...

Live Updates: Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated as Officials Warn of Collapse

The complex, which once housed offices for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is being converted to residences. Officials inspecting it found that support columns were buckling and upper floors were sagging.

Kingmaker Mamdani calls on Platner to 'drop out of the race' after rape allegation

Maine Democratic candidate Graham Platner has lost another high-profile progressive from his corner: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Mamdani, during a press conference on Tuesday with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, was asked about Platner's race and his own role as an ascendant figure within the Democratic Party after a clean sweep of primary elections where his endorsed candidates toppled Democratic incumbents last month."I believe that it's time for him to drop out of the race," Mamdani said. ...

Gotham FC, the Women’s Soccer Team, Is Leaving New Jersey for Queens

After years of sharing a stadium with the Red Bulls in New Jersey, Gotham announces a partnership with the New York City Football Club at their new stadium in Willets Point, Queens.

Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate

New York Times under scrutiny over Graham Platner coverage as accusers speak out against paper

The New York Times is facing scrutiny over the growing scandal plaguing Democratic Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, as some have questioned what its reporters knew, and one of his past accusers insists the paper didn’t work to corroborate her story. Politico published a bombshell report Monday on one of Platner's exes alleging he sexually assaulted her during their relationship. Jenny Racicot claimed that in 2021, a drunk Platner entered her home uninvited and had sex with her despite her re...

An AI-powered control system for robots with legs

Walking robots, such as quadruped robotic dogs, must be able to move safely through rough, often changing environments. Today, there are two main ways to program these walking, or legged, robots. The

Why English spelling looks like it lost a bar fight with history

English spelling is not broken so much as visibly injured. A video by Airlearn Language Show explains how the printing press, the Great Vowel Shift, dead gods, French-Italian beef, Dutch typesetters, and Renaissance Latin nerds left English looking like it staggered out of a tavern with "Wednesday" in one pocket and "colonel" in the other. Read the rest The post Why English spelling looks like it lost a bar fight with history appeared first on Boing Boing.

ChatGPT Sounds Great at Money Advice. That’s the Problem

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt.

Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean

There's a lot of info packed in the top area of an Android phone's screen

Prince Harry's UK trip off to rocky start after first major setback

Prince Harry is facing another setback since arriving in the U.K., the latest development in what has already been a turbulent trip.On July 7, the Duke of Sussex lost his yearslong lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday.Harry and six other claimants, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley, lost their privacy case against the publisher. The U.K.'s High Court dismissed their claims after finding the claimants had failed to prove the...

Detective Struck by Another Officer in Brooklyn Shooting, Police Say

The police had first said the detective, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, was shot by a man in the street early Sunday. On Monday, they said that in fact another officer accidentally shot him.

World Cup Round of 16 betting guide with Argentina, Colombia and the corners market leading the way

Well, that one didn't go the way we wanted, did it?Team USA barely showed up last night as Belgium took them down 4-1. For America, this year will go down as the World Cup in which the team improved, but still has a long way to go. Many will look at this year as a step forward and an impressive run. Others will look at the game against Belgium and say that this team is clearly a step below most of the better countries. No matter how you look at it, I think it was at least a fun watch for all of ...

Chris Hansen urges parents to teach children about online predators before allowing internet access

Investigative journalist Chris Hansen issued a stark warning to parents Tuesday, urging them to prepare their children for the dangers of online predators and sextortion before allowing them access to the internet."Kids hate to be tricked, and you have to tell them there are adults online who like to trick kids. You don't wanna be tricked," he told the "Hang Out With Sean Hannity" podcast."Don't talk to anybody online who you don't know in real life. Start there."PARENTS PUSH CONGRESS TO ACT ON ...

Idaho Mom Who Says Vaccines Killed Her Toddler Twins Charged With Murder

Andrea Shaw blamed vaccines for her children's deaths on a podcast last year hosted by a nonprofit formerly run by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Laysla De Oliveira teases ‘Lioness’ season 3 debut with behind-the-scenes photos

"Lioness" fans are getting some more looks at the upcoming season.The hit CIA/military series from Taylor Sheridan has been one of the most entertaining shows on TV ever since it premiered in July 2023.The gritty and violent drama shines a light on the world of black ops, and while it's clearly dramatized, the tone of the show is very realistic.TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S HIT CIA/MILITARY SERIES GETS MAJOR UPDATE AHEAD OF NEW SEASON PREMIERENow, fans are getting a better idea of what's coming.Season three...

Selling your home this summer? Your data is already moving

Selling your home can be exciting. It can also feel stressful, especially as you move into your retirement years. The last thing you need is opportunistic criminals circling as you make a major life change.The risk is real. Someone who has just sold a home may have cash on hand or a well-funded bank account. That can make sellers prime targets for fraud, theft and identity scams.There is good news, though. You have options. A few smart steps can help protect you, your family and your hard-earned...

Super.com, which offers a savings app for lower-income consumers, raised a $65M Series D led by TPG at a $1.2B valuation and says it is profitable

Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune: Super.com, which offers a savings app for lower-income consumers, raised a $65M Series D led by TPG at a $1.2B valuation and says it is profitable In 2022, Hussein Fazal

Upgrade your sleepwear with these Amazon pajama deals, up to 53% off

Kick back in comfort with Amazon deals on loungewear and pajamas for men and women. Our roundup includes best-sellers like this women's button-down short set that's more than 50% off and this Amazon Essentials men's cotton T-shirt and short set that's on sale for $14.Save on nightgowns, short sets and other breathable pajamas.Original price: $35.99A FOX reader favorite, this pajama set is more than 50% off, making it a great time to stock up on multiple colors. The button-up top offers a polishe...

Keyfactor, which manages billions of machine identities for more than 2,500 client organizations, raised $1B+ led by Summit Partners

Mike Lennon / SecurityWeek: Keyfactor, which manages billions of machine identities for more than 2,500 client organizations, raised $1B+ led by Summit Partners The investment will accelerate Keyfac

Manhattan high-rise evacuated as officials warn of potential collapse

A Midtown Manhattan high-rise building near Grand Central Terminal was evacuated Tuesday morning after authorities said it was at risk of collapsing.Officials with the New York Fire Department said they received a call at 7:57am about falling bricks at 235 East 42nd Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue.The building was once the corporate headquarters for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, according to The New York Times.PILOT DECLARES MAYDAY BEFORE SEAPLANE COMES DOWN IN EAST RIVERPILOT DECL...

Top five memorable moments from Team USA's magical 2026 FIFA World Cup run

With their 4-1 loss to Belgium late Monday night in Seattle, the World Cup run for the U.S. Men's National Team came to a disappointing end.Although the team's exit was unceremonious, fans shouldn't let that dampen the overall mood from the 2026 tournament, which was, by and large, a rousing success for the USMNT.From a wins, goals, and overall style perspective, this was the best performance by an American men's team at a World Cup in quite some time, and we have to keep that in mind when judgi...

Trump taunts Meloni with fresh photo salvo as NATO summit puts allies face-to-face

President Donald Trump escalated his public feud with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, further fueling a rift between the two leaders in the lead up to the NATO summit in Turkey this week. "RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED," Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday alongside a photo of Meloni looking at him.Trump landed in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday for the NATO summit, where Meloni is also in attendance. The two leaders have long had a warmer relationship than Trump has shared with many other U.S. all...

California makes food labels less stupid

California is finally doing something about the tiny fridge panic caused by "sell by," "best by," "use by," and whatever other cryptic prophecy your yogurt cup is trying to deliver. Food labels have been doing haunted-house work for years. You open the fridge, see a date, and suddenly the almond milk is a moral question. Read the rest The post California makes food labels less stupid appeared first on Boing Boing.

Learning Another Language Appears To Slow Brain Aging By Up To 13 Years

A new study suggests multilingualism may slow brain aging, with bilingual people showing brains that appear about six years younger than monolingual speakers and people who speak four languages showing brains that appear up to 13 years younger. Researchers say earlier language learning and higher proficiency appear to strengthen the effect. The Guardian reports: Our brains are made up of billions of nerve cells that communicate with one another. But as we get older, the connectivity in our brain...

Turn your ideas into full-length books—Get a lifetime subscription on sale for $119

TL;DR: The Aivolut AI Book Creator can turn your notes and ideas into full books, and a lifetime subscription is only $119 right now. Nobody tells you this, but most of the work of writing a book is not writing it. Read the rest The post Turn your ideas into full-length books—Get a lifetime subscription on sale for $119 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Texas bakery says it's 'embarrassed' by America, calls MAGA 'a cult' in July 4 message

A Texas bakery is facing online backlash after publishing a Fourth of July message saying its owners were "embarrassed, afraid, and disappointed" in what the United States has become, while calling the MAGA movement "a cult" and denouncing the Trump administration in explicit terms.In a July 3 Facebook post, Flower Mound-based Hive Bakery wrote, "We expressed not wanting to celebrate the 4th this year, as we’re embarrassed, afraid, and disappointed in what this country has become.""MAGA is adver...

Trump could hand prized stealth jets to NATO ally once seen as alliance headache

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and signaled he is prepared to move forward with the long-stalled sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets, marking a dramatic reversal in U.S. policy toward the NATO ally years after Ankara was expelled from the program for its purchase of a Russian missile defense system.Speaking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a bilateral meeting at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Trump said his administ...

Judge sides with Taylor Swift in Florida poet's plagiarism lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit accusing pop megastar Taylor Swift of plagiarizing phrases from a Florida woman's ‌poems for more than a dozen songs.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities say, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.

Midtown Manhattan Building Evacuated as Officials Warn of Collapse

The complex, which once housed offices for the pharmaceutical company Pfizer, is being converted to residences. Officials inspecting it found support columns were buckling, and upper floors were sagging.

EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, raised a $76M Series C led by SBI Holdings

Francisco Rodrigues / CoinDesk: EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, raised a $76M Series C led by SBI Holdings EDX Markets, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platfor

Fox News leads all news brands in YouTube video views and social engagement for second quarter 2026

FOX News Media closed out the second quarter of 2026 by delivering 1.4 billion YouTube video views across its portfolio, topping all news brands in the competitive set, according to Emplifi.During the quarter, Fox News garnered 1.4 billion video views, leading its closest competitor MS NOW, who had 763 million views, by more than 300 million views. Fox News more than doubled CNN, which had 511 million views, and topped ABC News' 337 million views, NBC News' 310 million views, and CBS News' 136 m...

Fetterman demands Bernie Sanders apologize for backing alleged 'predator' Graham Platner in Maine Senate race

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is demanding an apology from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as explosive new sexual assault allegations have rocked Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign."I would really call Bernie Sanders to apologize for pushing this kind of predator more than anyone," Fetterman said Monday on "The Ingraham Angle.""He helped him [become the Democratic nominee], and now [he should] apologize to the victims, especially the woman that she claimed that he raped her. ...

Comedian calls Trump ‘White Obama’ in resurfaced clip, explains why critics keep underestimating his appeal

Comedian Josh Johnson compared President Donald Trump’s appeal to former President Barack Obama’s in a resurfaced video clip posted to Facebook by Trevor Noah on July 4, arguing that Trump connects with some White Americans who see themselves as having overcome hardship.The discussion comes from a previously released episode of Noah’s "What Now?" podcast, during which Johnson calls Trump "White Obama" because he speaks to the experience of having overcome hardship that some White people feel is ...

Video shows bomb rock Damascus hotel where French President Macron is staying during Syrian state visit

A pair of explosions rocked the Syrian capital of Damascus near the downtown Four Seasons hotel, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during a state visit, Syrian state media reported Tuesday.Eighteen people, including four police officers, were injured by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on Tuesday, Syria's interior ministry reported through state outlet SANA.According to the ministry, both bombs exploded after security forces had discovered them, "while preparations for the di...

All the New Trailers and Footage From Anime Expo 2026

'Black Clover' season two is finally coming after a five-year wait, plus trailers for 'Evangelion,' 'Fate Rewinder,' and more.

Stephen A Smith saw three White Lakers and exposed a glaring liberal double standard

Sometimes I like what television personality, podcast host and sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has to say. Other times, I just shake my head and ask, "What?" This is one of those times.The man recently looked at the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster in the post-LeBron James era and saw that its top three players are White. He decided that their skin color was newsworthy. "This ain't golf," he said. "This ain't baseball. It ain't even soccer." He spoke as if basketball has some sort of pigmentation requ...

Stephen A. Smith saw three white Lakers and exposed a glaring liberal double standard

Sometimes I like what television personality, podcast host and sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has to say. Other times, I just shake my head and ask, "What?" This is one of those times.The man recently looked at the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster in the post-LeBron James era and saw that its top three players are White. He decided that their skin color was newsworthy. "This ain't golf," he said. "This ain't baseball. It ain't even soccer." He spoke as if basketball has some sort of pigmentation requ...

TIFF announces Being Heumann as opening night film

The 2026 Toronto International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of the biopic Being Heumann, organizers announced Tuesday.

Sanders remains quiet as pressure grows for Platner to quit amid rape claim

A bombshell rape allegation has thrown Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign into turmoil, but some of his most progressive supporters in Congress are standing by him.At least three Democratic lawmakers Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. have yet to withdraw their support or call on Platner to end his campaign after Maine resident Jenny Racicot, 41, accused him of rape in interviews with Politico and CNN.Asked by Fox News Digital about Raci...

Canada's trade surplus hits four-year high in May, led by jump in exports to U.S.

Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened in May. This was the third consecutive month of trade surplus for Canada and was led by a 1.5 per cent jump in exports to the U.S., the country's largest trading partner.

DeepSeek Developing In-House AI Chip In Bid To Cut Nvidia Reliance

DeepSeek Developing In-House AI Chip In Bid To Cut Nvidia Reliance DeepSeek is developing its own artificial intelligence chip, a move that could reduce its reliance on both US-based Nvidia and China-based Huawei. Leading model developers are increasingly seeking to control more of their compute stacks, particularly for inference, as AI models move from training labs into the mass market. DeepSeek is the latest company to pursue this strategy by developing a new in-house inferenc...

Apple supplier Luxshare raised ~$3.1B in its Hong Kong IPO, selling 383.5M shares at ~$8 each, the top of its marketed range, and will start trading on Thursday (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Apple supplier Luxshare raised ~$3.1B in its Hong Kong IPO, selling 383.5M shares at ~$8 each, the top of its marketed range, and will start trading on Thursday Apple Inc. supplier Luxsha

Top Democratic Senate hopefuls turn on Platner after bombshell rape allegation

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner campaigned on building a growing progressive coalition, but some of the key candidates running across the country have now turned their back on him.Platner’s campaign against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was rocked on Monday after Politico’s report that the aspiring lawmaker allegedly raped an ex-girlfriend. Within hours of the allegation circulating, several high-profile candidates disavowed him and demanded he exit the race."The credible allegat...

Platner's paper tiger progressive coalition crumbles after bombshell rape allegation

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner campaigned on building a growing progressive coalition, but some of the key candidates running across the country have now turned their back on him.Platner’s campaign against Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, was rocked on Monday after Politico’s report that the aspiring lawmaker allegedly raped an ex-girlfriend. Within hours of the allegation circulating, several high-profile candidates disavowed him and demanded he exit the race."The credible allegat...

Graham Platner's chances of dropping out skyrocket to 94% after party revolt: Kalshi

Traders on prediction market Kalshi are piling into wagers that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will drop out of the race by next week.The contract on whether Platner will drop out before July 14 soared to 94 cents Tuesday morning from the previous single digits, implying traders now assign a roughly 94% probability to his impending exit. The trading volume, or the total dollar amount wagered on this market, sits just north of $4.4 million. While prediction markets don't determi...

Solos unveils the AirGo A6 camera-less smart glasses, cutting the weight to 19g from the AirGo A5's 36g to 40g, and V2 privacy accessories like a clip-on shield

Andrew Liszewski / The Verge: Solos unveils the AirGo A6 camera-less smart glasses, cutting the weight to 19g from the AirGo A5's 36g to 40g, and V2 privacy accessories like a clip-on shield The Air

Wild bison headbutting video is a must-watch crazy nature moment now going viral online

Another awesome nature video is going viral.The internet is a wild place full of crazy content, and nature content is right near the top of the list of the best stuff.Whether it's majestic and beautiful or downright terrifying, it's almost always going to make people stop and watch.WOMAN TESTS FATE BY GETTING TOO CLOSE TO A MASSIVE BISON, FACEPLANTS WHILE RUNNING AWAYThat now includes an incredible video of some massive bison sparring.The popular Instagram page @goodbullguided, which appears to ...

Nigel Farage resigning from UK Parliament

Reform UK leader and British Member of Parliament (MP) Nigel Farage announced he was resigning from Parliament on Tuesday. Farage claimed he was resigning to force a by-election in his Clacton district and claimed he would run in it."Today I will resign as a Member of Parliament for Clacton-on-Sea, thereby forcing a by-election, which will happen, I hope in short order," he said in a press conference broadcast from the Reform UK YouTube channel."This will be a people vs. the establishment by-ele...

How to protect your tech from lightning strikes

Doing a little work ahead of time will help keep your gadgets from being fried in an electrical storm.

Team USA looked like a bunch of woke bartenders against Belgium, Swift-Kelce napkin for sale and Dart boat party

Where do I even start with this Tuesday edition of Screencaps after one of the most embarrassing sports performances in U.S. history last night in Seattle? What the hell was that? Herb Brooks must've been rolling over in his grave watching Team USA look like they were being terrorized by Belgians.BELGIANS! We literally stood there and got our a--es handed to us by a country with a population of 12 million. Belgium has the same population as OHIO! And we stood there looking like a bunch of chumps...

Prince Harry, Elton John and others lose privacy cases against Daily Mail publisher

French court opens door for Marine Le Pen to run for president, with ankle monitor

A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election.

Alleged Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Not Covered By Trump's Blanket Pardon: Judge

Alleged Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Not Covered By Trump's Blanket Pardon: Judge Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington prior to the events of Jan. 6, 2021, is not covered by President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon for individuals convicted of crimes over their participation in the Capitol breach, a federal judge ruled on Monday. Suspect Brian Cole Jr. had requested that all his charges, including transporting explosives, maliciou...

Smart Glasses Now Have ‘Privacy Kits’ to Protect You From Getting Punched in the Face

Solos is selling accessories that make its smart glasses a little more palatable.

The ‘Star Wars’ 50th Anniversary Celebration Begins in Philadelphia

A brand new exhibition called 'Star Wars: The Experience' opens February 2027 at the Franklin Institute.

Nothing’s Ear 3a Wireless Earbuds Can Take ‘Audio Snapshots’

Nothing's Ear 3a wireless earbuds have two recording features that separate them from the rest of the Nothing pack.

Orbitals is a nostalgic hit of split-screen platforming, puzzles and '90s anime

It feels like childhood.

These New Smart Glasses From Solos Come With a Privacy Shield for the Cameras

You can clip a cover over the cameras, which could be a double-edged sword.

'Toronto, my home': Kyle Lowry signs 1-day contract with Toronto to officially retire as a Raptor

Norm, which runs an AI law firm that provides AI-powered legal services to clients alongside human lawyers, raised $120M led by Khosla at a $1.2B valuation

Guinevere Grant / Bloomberg: Norm, which runs an AI law firm that provides AI-powered legal services to clients alongside human lawyers, raised $120M led by Khosla at a $1.2B valuation Norm Ai has r

LOL! Storage Bug on Microsoft Windows 11 Could Eat Up 500 GB Disk Space

We are used to hearing about Copilot eating storage space on Windows machines, showing up in applications it has no business in, and generally being a nuisance for anyone who prefers an AI-free computer.Now, we have a Windows log file that has been silently eating up space on people's storage drives, with a Microsoft customer support agent even suggesting buying a new hard drive when a user complained about it.What happened?The file responsible is CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal, a write-ahead lo...

French Bond Yields Rise After Le Pen Cleared To Run In 2027 Presidential Election

French Bond Yields Rise After Le Pen Cleared To Run In 2027 Presidential Election Marine Le Pen can enter the race to become France's next president after judges confirmed her embezzlement conviction on appeal but handed her a reprieve on an election ban. Presiding Judge Michèle Agi confirmed Le Pen’s conviction, saying that she and several others at the National Rally party misused European Union funds earmarked to pay for aides. But the appellate judges reduced her ban to 15 m...

Trump puts brakes on OpenAI’s newest AI model

OpenAI's newest AI model is getting a gatekeeper before most people can try it: the U.S. government.The company says GPT-5.6 Sol, its newest flagship model, will start with a limited preview for a small group of trusted partners. OpenAI said it previewed the model's capabilities with the U.S. government ahead of launch and, at the government's request, is starting with a limited group of trusted partners whose participation has been shared with the government before a broader rollout. The model ...

SJSU was told of decades-old allegations against volleyball coach during controversial 2024 season

During the San Jose State University (SJSU) volleyball team’s scandal-ridden 2024 season, the athletic department received a letter from one of head coach Todd Kress’s former players.The letter included allegations that Kress attacked her in a hotel room in 1998.Emails show that SJSU officials acknowledged the receipt of the allegations, thanked the former player for coming forward, and apologized for her experiences. Despite this, Kress was never suspended and has continued to serve as the head...

Sources: Amazon is looking to raise at least $25B from a US dollar bond sale to fund its AI infrastructure investments; the size could increase based on demand (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Sources: Amazon is looking to raise at least $25B from a US dollar bond sale to fund its AI infrastructure investments; the size could increase based on demand Amazon.com Inc. is looking

Double-Tap Bombing Rips Through Damascus Near French President Macron's Hotel

Double-Tap Bombing Rips Through Damascus Near French President Macron's Hotel Major explosions ripped through an area in of the Syrian capital near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron had been staying, during an official visit of the French leader to Nusrah Front (Syrian AQ) founder and now self-appointed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is said to be safe, after talks with Sharaa at the presidential palace, but at least 18 people were injured when explosive de...

WWE legend clotheslines Biden immigration policy with pro wrestling analogy

A former WWE star took a swipe at the Biden administration’s immigration policy on Monday, using a pro wrestling comparison.Glenn Jacobs, the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, who was known as Kane in the ring, fired off a post on X on Monday.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"If I were a wrestling promoter and wanted to draw as big a crowd as possible without regard to cost, even if it meant bankruptcy, I'd make admission free and give everyone free unlimited pizza and beer," Ja...

'Suits' star Rick Hoffman reveals 'intense' routine behind dramatic physical transformation

Rick Hoffman threw fans for a loop in new photos shared online.The "Suits" actor boasted about his radical transformation in a selfie shared with the hashtag, "circling back."Hoffman, 56, posed in front of a mirror for the snap where he noted it had "been a min" since his last update.COUNTRY SINGER DROPS 70 POUNDS, SETS NEW WEIGHT LOSS GOAL AFTER YEARS OF BREATHLESSNESS ON STAGEThe "Billions" actor sported a classic white button-down shirt with gray slacks in the selfie shared with his million f...

NASA celebrates James Webb's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image of Centaurus A yet

NASA has released the most detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy we've ever seen, captured by the James Webb telescope.

Cave discovery pushes back evidence of human ancestors using fire to 1.79M years ago

Researchers believe they've uncovered ancient evidence that early human ancestors used fire in an African cave pushing back the timeline by hundreds of thousands of years.The discovery, made at a cave in South Africa called Wonderwerk Cave, was announced in a June 24 press release from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.Wonderwerk Cave is located in South Africa's Kalahari Desert, roughly 90 miles from the Botswana border.ANCIENT HANDPRINTS SUGGEST HUMANS WERE THINKING SYMBOLICALLY THOUSANDS OF ...

10 Probability Concepts for Machine Learning Explained Simply

A model is almost never 100% sure of anything. These 10 probability concepts explain how it makes decisions anyway.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding leaks snowball as guests reveal inside details

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guests can't stop spilling details from the couple's star-studded celebration.The loose-lipped guests have revealed everything from Adam Sandler's marriage advice to the couple as their officiant to Swift's personal touches and emotional moments. Swift and Kelce married on July 3 in front of 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden, a representative for the pop star told Fox News Digital. The two opted not to have a traditional wedding party, instead choosing...

Dolly Parton Musical Heads to Broadway in December

The show about the country music queen, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will begin performances on Broadway in December.

Dolly Parton to Celebrate Turning 81 With a Musical About Her Life

The show about the country music queen, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will begin performances on Broadway in December.

Las Vegas home prices match record high of $490K in June

Las Vegas home prices match record high of $490K in June

Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom

The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.

Savi's app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom

The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.

Marshall's Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers come with customizable buttons

Marshall has launched its next-generation vintage-inspired Acton and Stanmore speakers.

Reuters: DeepSeek is developing its own AI chips

DeepSeek, the Chinese company making AI models on the cheap, might look to do the same for AI chips.

Stephen King hopes Platner doesn't drop out of Senate race following explosive sexual assault allegation

Liberal author and famed Maine writer Stephen King is rallying behind embattled Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner on Monday amid growing calls for him to drop out of the race.The political landscape was rocked Monday after a sexual assault allegation surfaced against Platner. Jenny Racicot, one of Platner's exes, claimed to Politico he drunkenly entered her home in 2021 and raped her. Platner denied the accusations.While Platner's future in the Maine Senate race hangs in the balanc...

Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal

Well, that was a brutal ending.Team USA's World Cup run came to an emphatic close Monday night in a 4-1 loss to Belgium. But the lasting image wasn't the scoreline. It was Romelu Lukaku breaking out the Trump dance after Belgium's fourth goal.Surrounded by teammates, Lukaku celebrated as Belgium put the finishing touches on Team USA's elimination, right here on American soil.TEAM USA'S WORLD CUP RUN ENDS AS BELGIUM WINS ROUND OF 16 MATCHUP TO ADVANCEOutKick founder Clay Travis told the hard trut...

Chinese AI models regularly pass 30 percent on OpenRouter as cost gap widens

Chinese AI models are gaining ground with US companies because they cost far less than systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, CNBC reports. The article Chinese AI models regularly pass 30 percent on OpenR

TRMNL: hackable e-ink dashboard to put anywhere

TRMNL is a battery-powered e-ink display that sits on a desk, shelf or refrigerator and shows the information you choose—calendars, weather, sales pipelines, transit times, the latest church wall collapse news, etc.—without pinging, glowing, irradiating your genitals or otherwise demanding attention. Read the rest The post TRMNL: hackable e-ink dashboard to put anywhere appeared first on Boing Boing.

Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies and more top headlines

1. Operation Epic Fury fallout looms over Trump’s private talks with NATO allies 2. Democrats abandon embattled candidate Graham Platner after rape allegation implodes Senate bid3. Team USA falls to Belgium in World Cup Round of 16 MOMENT OF RECKONING Judge recoils, accused Charlie Kirk assassin sits still as fatal gunshot rings out in court. Continue reading …REGIME PRAISE Ex-Warren campaign volunteer spotted praising murderous ex-Iranian leader. Continue reading ...CAROLINA CHAOS Nine shot as ...

The Milky Way’s Arms May Stretch Farther Than We Thought

New measurements could force astronomers to revise the mass of the galaxy.

The Best iPhone 17 Cases (2026): Our Picks After Testing 100+

Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone Pro, or iPhone 17e with our favorite cases and screen protectors.

CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE return

It was supposed to be Sami Zayn defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on "Monday Night Raw."But an attack from Gunther to start the show forced Rhodes off the card as he was left bloodied. WWE officials ruled Rhodes out. Zayn thought he was in a clear but Raw general manager Adam Pearce made clear to him that he will still be defending the title.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALThe fans waited with bated breath to see who will walk to the ring to take on...

Qatari LNG Tanker Hit By Iranian Missile In Hormuz Chokepoint

Qatari LNG Tanker Hit By Iranian Missile In Hormuz Chokepoint A fully loaded Qatari LNG tanker was struck by a projectile near the Omani coast while exiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns that disruptions across the key energy maritime chokepoint could persist longer than traders had expected. Brent crude rose more than 1% to $72.76 a barrel as traders reassessed the war-risk premium in the Gulf area. The Al Rekayyat, owned by Qatar's state shipping company Nakilat, w...

WWE's Maxxine Dupri helps Austin Theory and Bron Breakker win World Tag Team Championship, seals win with kiss

Paul Heyman put The Vision on notice ahead of their World Tag Team Championship match against Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins on "Monday Night Raw."The Vision, specifically Austin Theory and Bron Breakker, needed a plan to pick up the big win against The Street Profits (Ford and Dawkins). While it may not have been Theory’s plan, Maxxine Dupri saw an opportunity to show him what she had.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALLogan Paul interfered in the match, trying to give Theory an...

Sources: China met with Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai, and others to discuss potentially limiting foreign access to advanced AI models, penalties for AI theft, more

Fanny Potkin / Reuters: Sources: China met with Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai, and others to discuss potentially limiting foreign access to advanced AI models, penalties for AI theft, more Chinese author

Sources: Beijing recently held meetings with Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai, and others to discuss restricting overseas access to advanced open and closed AI models

Fanny Potkin / Reuters: Sources: Beijing recently held meetings with Alibaba, ByteDance, Z.ai, and others to discuss restricting overseas access to advanced open and closed AI models Chinese authori

Deepseek is designing its own AI chip

Chinese startup Deepseek is building its own AI chip, Reuters reports. The article Deepseek is designing its own AI chip appeared first on The Decoder.

Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED: An Affordable TV in Its Class

The brand’s UR9 competes with similar offerings from higher-end brands like Samsung and LG.

Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests

Creatine, the common muscle-building supplement, may help improve depression symptoms, new research suggests.A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary.The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of creatine monohydrate intake on mental health.AMERICANS ARE GIVING UP MUL...

Florida influencer and husband charged after deputies say they left young children alone while drinking

A Florida real estate investor and influencer and her husband were arrested over the Fourth of July weekend after deputies said they left two young children alone in a Key Largo resort hotel room for up to an hour while they drank alcohol at the pool, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.Allison Sirica Cannella, 40, and Brian Nicholas Cannella, 43, both of Delray Beach, were each charged with two felony counts of child neglect, jail records show.Deputies responded to the Reefhouse Res...

‘House of the Dragon’ Star Emma D’Arcy on Rhaenyra’s Reaction to the Chaos in King’s Landing

'Rhaenyra Triumphant' was full of harsh realizations for the newest occupant of the Iron Throne.

Survey: Chinese companies plan to allocate 46% of their AI accelerator budget to domestic products in the next 12 months, up from 30% today, a shift from Nvidia

Gao Yuan / Bloomberg: Survey: Chinese companies plan to allocate 46% of their AI accelerator budget to domestic products in the next 12 months, up from 30% today, a shift from Nvidia Chinese compani

JOHN YOO: The left's Supreme Court panic collapses under the weight of the facts

The Supreme Court’s rush of decisions last week belies several myths concocted by its leftist critics. Listen to Democratic politicians or read liberal legal commentators, and you would believe that a conservative Supreme Court is marching in lockstep with Donald Trump to impose an extremist agenda on an unwilling American people.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, for example, often criticizes what he dubs "the MAGA Supreme Court" for transforming government agencies into "members-only clubs ...