First Wave of Energy Price Spikes Hit CPI Inflation

Energy that Americans pay for directly: Gasoline, propane, fuel oil, other fuels, utility natural gas, and electricity.

Pacers fans go viral after animated conversation caught on camera during Nets game in Brooklyn

A couple of Indiana Pacers fans went viral on Thursday night after what appeared to be a rather animated conversation in the stands.The Pacers were in Brooklyn to take on the Nets in quite the battle of the NBA's basement dwellers, but props to the fans for showing out.However, during the game, there appeared to be an animated chat among a male and female fan, with the male going on a monologue.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe woman was intently listening and then gave her o...

Michelle Obama says America going through its 'janky' era

Former first lady Michelle Obama said during a podcast on Wednesday that America was going through its "janky" era as she spoke with comedian Hasan Minhaj, who agreed."Well, that's the 2.0 of life and when we talk about, how do you feel about the country? You know, there are versions of the country that happen, right? And the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth. And I think we're in just a janky version," Obama told the comedian during an interview on her "IMO" po...

A simple baseline for AI forecasting in machine learning

In a recent paper, SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Yuanzhao Zhang and co-author William Gilpin show that a deceptively simple forecasting strategy can outperform several leading machine learning fo

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack, man arrested, police say

A person allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and is now in police custody, a spokesperson for the AI company confirmed."Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt," the spokesperson said. "We deeply appreciate how quickly SFPD responded and the support from the city in helping keep our employees safe. The individual is in custody, and we’re assis...

Realtor's cold case murder suspect accused of fleeing scene, skipping 911 call in new witness account: report

The woman arrested in connection with the 2011 cold case murder of an Iowa real estate agent was reportedly spotted acting "in an erratic manner" by a witness immediately after gunshots, according to newly released court documents. Kristin Ramsey, 53, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Ashley Okland on April 8, 2011. She was arrested last month, marking the latest development in the 15-year-long cold case.Okland was fatally shot twice at close range, once in the chest and anothe...

Jaguars plan to change Travis Hunter's usage after injury-shortened rookie season: report

The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly plan to deploy former Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in a different way next season.Hunter, 22, who starred as a two-way player in college, is expected to be a full-time cornerback next season as the Jaguars try to maximize his value."(The Jaguars) expect him to be a full-time corner, part-time receiver, which when you talk to teams last year, that probably was where they thought the value was and really where they thought the production would lie," NFL N...

Terry Rozier, who was arrested as part of illegal sports betting investigation, released by Heat: report

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, who was arrested in October as part of an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting, was reportedly released by the team on Friday.Rozier, 32, had been away from the team since his arrest and was placed on leave by the NBA for his alleged involvement in illegal sports betting during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. ESPN first reported his release.Rozier pleaded not guilty to counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in December.CLICK HE...

Michelle Pfeiffer fought 'battle' with Taylor Sheridan before surrendering to hit show 'The Madison'

Michelle Pfeiffer’s decision to join Taylor Sheridan’s new series "The Madison" wasn’t an easy one.The Hollywood legend shared how her "battle" with the famous director over a scriptless pitch ultimately paid off.During an appearance on the "Today" show Friday, host Willie Geist said, "This role, I understand, was a little bit of a surprise. He called you in and said, ‘Effectively, I’ve designed a series around you, are you in?’ What did you say?"'THE MADISON' STAR MICHELLE PFEIFFER CREDITS ONE ...

Masters TV coverage a mixed bag of streaming frustration

Welcome to Friday at The Masters. Tune into the Masters app, Masters.com, Prime TV, Paramount+ and ESPN for your wall-to-wall coverage!Yes, it seems like a heavy lift. In some ways, it has been for golf fans. Gone are the days of CBS firing up the cameras at 3 p.m., and showing us four straight hours of golf. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Predictably, Augusta National has had to evolve, along with its partners, to this new age of streaming. It's tricky, because Augusta is famous for sh...

Who Is Keeping These Trains Moving? Teenagers, Illegally.

Inside the world of “conquesting,” where vandals break into the operator’s booth, fool around with the control panel and maybe take a quick joyride.

Three senior executives who helped launch OpenAI's Stargate initiative are leaving, sources say to join the same new company

Anissa Gardizy / The Information: Three senior executives who helped launch OpenAI's Stargate initiative are leaving, sources say to join the same new company Three senior OpenAI executives who help

McDonald's CEO dragged again after another awkward food video: 'Nugget bite was worse'

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is back in the spotlight after his awkward burger review was seen by millions and his latest attempt to address it sparked fresh backlash.The business executive went viral in February after posting his video review of the Big Arch, a hefty burger packed with two quarter-pound patties, three slices of cheese and crispy onions along with the usual pickles, slivered onions and lettuce.Kempczinski called the burger a "delicious product," all while wearing a sweater v...

It's Not Supposed To Be Like This: A Giant Planet Orbits A Small Star

According to theory and models of planet formation, large gas giants should form around massive stars. That's because massive stars have more massive protoplanetary disks. But astronomers have the opposite arrangement in some cases. New research highlights a massive gas giant on a close-in orbit around a low-mass M-dwarf, and it poses another challenge to our understanding planet formation.

Dead skin pulled from a lizard's nostril is deeply satisfying

This video of a happy pet lizard having a piece of old skin pulled from his nostril is extremely satisfying to watch. This pet lizard's owner noticed a stray piece of skin left over from a recent shed. This dead skin was stuck in his nostril, and looked very uncomfy. Read the rest The post Dead skin pulled from a lizard's nostril is deeply satisfying appeared first on Boing Boing.

Prince Harry sued by charity he founded in honor of Princess Diana

The charity Prince Harry co-founded to honor his late mother Princess Diana has sued the former working royal for libel.Sentebale filed a complaint against Prince Harry last month with the High Court of London. The complaint also named Mark Dyer, who was ​a trustee of the charity. The charity is seeking the court's intervention, protection and restitution after Prince Harry and Dyer launched a "coordinated adverse media campaign," Fox News Digital can confirm."The proceedings have been brought a...

Chicago dad bludgeoned to death outside bar as police hunt for four persons of interest

A Chicago dad who was expecting his second child was bludgeoned to death outside a bar in an early morning attack as police seek four persons of interest.Alexander "Xander" Kazanowski, 25, was found unresponsive on the ground with injuries to his head near a bar in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago around 3:20 a.m. March 24, according to the Cook County Crime Stoppers.According to the Chicago Police Department, he was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition and...

‘Tales From the Crypt’ Is Creeping Onto Streaming for the Very First Time

Shudder will soon roll out all seven star-studded seasons of the cult-beloved '90s horror anthology.

AI chatbots offer children harm as if it were help, says activist

The head of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has warned of the dangers posed by AI chatbots, saying children are particularly vulnerable.

Google Rolls Out Gmail End-To-End Encryption On Mobile Devices

Gmail's end-to-end encryption is now available on all Android and iOS devices, letting enterprise users send and read encrypted emails directly in the app without any extra tools. "This launch combines the highest level of privacy and data encryption with a user-friendly experience for all users, enabling simple encrypted email for all customers from small businesses to enterprises and public sector," Google announced in a blog post. BleepingComputer reports: Starting this week, encrypted messag...

French government says au revoir Windows, bienvenue Linux

America's Big Tech companies may soon learn that saddling up with Donald Trump doesn't tend to work out in the end. As the president sows chaos and distrust around the globe while taking aim at EU tech regulations, Europe is looking for ways to adopt its own alternatives. The latest example is France, which said it's dropping Microsoft Windows in favor of Linux.On Wednesday, France said (via TechCrunch) it plans to move its workstations from Windows to the open-source Linux. It's part of a broad...

Google adds E2E encryption to Gmail for iOS and Android enterprise users

Google has announced that end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Gmail on Android and iOS is now rolling out for its enterprise users. Emails that require E2EE in Workspace can be composed and read within the Gmail app, so eligible users won’t need additional apps or portals. The new feature expands Google’s client-side encryption (CSE) offering, a little more than a year after E2EE was introduced to Gmail on the web. According to a Google blog post, any encrypted message sent to a recipient who uses ...

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser’s delusions and ignored her warnings

OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous including its own mass-casualty flag while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.

Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings

OpenAI ignored three warnings that a ChatGPT user was dangerous including its own mass-casualty flag while he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, a new lawsuit alleges.

San Francisco police arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and also making threats outside OpenAI's headquarters

Maxwell Zeff / Wired: San Francisco police arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman's home and also making threats outside OpenAI's headquarters An attacker alleged

Warehouse arsonist compared himself to Luigi Mangione, wanted to send a message, prosecutors say

Authorities say a man who burned down an Ontario warehouse was sending a message against the country's larger economic system.

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home

An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO's residence before making threats outside of the startup's headquarters.

Suspect Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail at Sam Altman's Home

An attacker allegedly threw a molotov cocktail at the OpenAI CEO's residence before making threats outside of the startup's headquarters.

Scientists Used Medieval Poems and Trees to Uncover a 13th-Century Solar Surge

Older civilizations were as mesmerized as we were when beautiful northern lights lit up the skies.

"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

In this episode, the hosts discuss the fight between OpenAI and Elon Musk, the misuse of voter data, and Artemis II’s moonshot.

5 charged in slaying of teen in Hamilton allegedly linked to tow-truck companies dispute

A month after appealing to the public for more information about the year-old killing of a teenager in Hamilton, police announced Friday that five people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

This Clever Bike Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Canceling Headphones

Škoda's DuoBell is designed to avoid collisions between cyclists and pedestrians preoccupied by their podcasts.

FLASHBACK: Dems want to boot Trump with 25th amendment, but refused to do so under Biden

Congressional Democrats want President Donald Trump ousted through extraordinary measures, despite previously dismissing similar calls targeting former President Joe Biden.More than 50 Democratic lawmakers have called on Trump’s Cabinet to effectively depose him using the 25th Amendment, arguing that the president is unfit to serve over his comments and actions regarding Iran. Their demands were sparked by his social media declaration that a "whole civilization will die" unless the Iranian gover...

Google has reportedly started to add Polymarket data to News results

Google News has begun showing Polymarket bets and odds alongside actual stories, according to a report by Futurism. These look to appear as large blocks that include links to numerous ways for people to lose their money. Bets tend to appear in the "For you" section of Google News, which is supposed to be tailored to a person's particular interests. Futurism notes that the platform actually placed a Polymarket bet as the top news result when inquiring about the price of Bitcoin. The publication s...

YouTube Premium Jacks Up Prices for the First Time in Years

Everything is getting more expensive.

Anti-Israel agitator Mahmoud Khalil one step closer to deportation with immigration board ruling

An immigration appeals board has issued a final order of removal for anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil, advancing the Trump administration’s effort to deport the Columbia University graduate, according to his legal team.The Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled Thursday to deny Khalil’s bid to dismiss the case, marking a significant development in the administration’s push to deport him from the U.S.Khalil, a 31-year-old lawful permanent resident, has been at the cente...

After Anthropic's Mythos AI uncovers thousands of zero-day bugs, top US officials huddle with bank CEOs

The heads of America's biggest banks met this week with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to weigh the security implications of a new artificial intelligence

Catherine O'Hara's brother opens up about her final days, says her death was 'very unexpected'

Catherine O’Hara’s final days are coming into focus through her brother’s memories.During a recent episode of his podcast, "Dreams of Our Loved Ones," Michael P. O’Hara reflected on what communication with his sister looked like in the days leading up to her death."She wasn’t talking much at the end … She didn’t really want to talk on the phone," he revealed. "She didn’t live close by; she’s in Los Angeles."Michael described his sister’s death as "very unexpected and very, very sad," but said th...

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here

For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1.99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level.

What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say.

‘For All Mankind’ Just Had Its Biggest Moment Yet

io9 sat down with the showrunners of 'For All Mankind' to break down maybe its most consequential moment ever.

Google search led to a costly scam call

You book a flight. You reschedule. Then you try to handle travel insurance quickly so you can move on with your day. That's exactly what happened to Rosette. She was trying to reach Allianz, a large travel insurance company that many airlines direct customers to after booking.Within seconds, she was talking to a scammer who sounded completely legitimate. Here's how she described it:That realization hits hard. Suddenly, you start replaying everything in your head. Maybe you thought you knew what ...

This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts

Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.

This Startup Wants You to Pay Up to Talk With AI Versions of Human Experts

Onix is launching a “Substack of bots,” where digital twins of health and wellness influencers dispense advice 24/7. And maybe hawk their products.

Only Iran "Friendly" Ships Allowed Transit Through Strait, As Tankers Pile Up Near Hormuz, Waiting To Cross

Only Iran "Friendly" Ships Allowed Transit Through Strait, As Tankers Pile Up Near Hormuz, Waiting To Cross Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely limited, with transits over the past 24 hours consisting almost exclusively of ships "friendly" to Iran, including Chinese and Russian vessels. Meanwhile, those expecting the ceasefire to unblock Hormuz have actually seen the opposite: traffic through the strait, which ticked up at the weekend, has since slowed further.  S...

France's Government Is Ditching Windows For Linux

France says it plans to move some government computers from Windows to Linux as part of a broader push for digital sovereignty and reduced dependence on U.S. technology. TechCrunch reports: In a statement, French minister David Amiel said (translated) that the effort was to "regain control of our digital destiny" by relying less on U.S. tech companies. Amiel said that the French government can no longer accept that it doesn't have control over its data and digital infrastructure. The French gove...

1st-degree murder trial in N.L. loses half a week to technical issues after previous delay due to court staffing

The trial for accused murderer Dean Penney was shut down again on Friday, due to technical issues with video evidence. Half the week was lost due to problems with audio and video in the courtroom.

ChatGPT voice mode is a weaker model

I think it's non-obvious to many people that the OpenAI voice mode runs on a much older, much weaker model - it feels like the AI that you can talk to should be the smartest AI but it really isn't. If

Artemis 2 Is Coming in Hot Today—Here Are the 4 Critical Phases to Watch

Each step of the Orion spacecraft’s atmospheric reentry is essential to crew safety.

WATCH: America250 backdrop topples near Shapiro, Revolutionary War reenactors

A hefty backdrop sign toppled toward Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Benjamin Franklin reenactor and a woman portraying Betsy Ross on Thursday as the governor unveiled headliners for the "Commonwealth Concert Series" in anticipation of the nation's semiquincentennial. Shapiro, Franklin and Ross announced five free, star-studded concerts would take place around the commonwealth leading up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4 – at a cost of $675,000 from Pennsylvania’s Marketing to Attract Marq...

Adam Schefter grilled over Russini-Vrabel 'scandal' and it got uncomfortable

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel (alleged) SCANDAL is now on Day 3, with no end in sight. The two spoke about it after the poolside pictures went viral. They both denied anything nefarious happening. And now, we haven't really heard a peep from anyone of importance since. Until, of course, 97.5 the Fanatic in Philadelphia had Adam Schefter on their show Wednesday, and absolutely GRILLED ESPN's top insider about the whole thing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAnd I mean grilled. ...

Unique Shohei Ohtani exception draws Blue Jays star's attention in World Series rematch

In case you have forgotten, there has never been anyone like Shohei Ohtani.The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has an .896 OPS and an ERA of 0.00 early this season and has won numerous Silver Sluggers while being in the Cy Young Award conversation. Last year, he hit 55 homers and pitched to a 2.87 ERA.However, pitching and hitting in the same game has caused a bit of a controversy.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMIt's been a thing since Ohtani joined the majors from Japan ...

Cuban president clashes with NBC’s Welker over question about stepping down, presses if she asks same of Trump

Cuba's leader Miguel Díaz-Canel sparred with NBC News' Kristen Welker in an interview on Thursday, as the "Meet the Press" host questioned whether he would be "willing to step down if it meant saving Cuba.""You are a very important journalist," Díaz-Canel responded via an interpreter. "Have you ever asked that question to any other president in the world?"Welker noted that his stepping down was one of the conditions the United States has raised in diplomatic negotiations with the island nation.S...

Think "Weekends" Rather Than "Weeks"

Think "Weekends" Rather Than "Weeks" By Elwin de Groot, head of macro strategy  As another volatile week comes to an end, investors and market participants appear to be clinging to the hope that the two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which began on Wednesday, will not unravel entirely – at least until a direct, face‑to‑face exchange and clarification of key demands can take place during the planned talks in Islamabad this weekend. Near‑dated Brent crude edged up...

Scientist Spots New Meteor Shower Linked to a Disintegrating Asteroid

Astronomer Patrick M. Shober found a new meteor shower—and it comes from an asteroid getting broken down by the Sun.

Army ROTC cadets recount taking down pro-ISIS shooter at Old Dominion University: 'I could have been next'

For the first time, the heroic students who helped take down an active shooter that killed a beloved professor and community member at Old Dominion University are telling their story, recounting the harrowing events of that day.Mohamed Jalloh, a man previously convicted of providing material to support the Islamic State terror group, opened fire at the university on Thursday, March 12, killing one and injuring two others.Jalloh was pronounced dead at the scene on Thursday when officers arrived. ...

UFC president Dana White hints at Trump's attendance for upcoming event in Miami

UFC president Dana White all but confirmed that President Donald Trump will be in attendance at UFC 327 in Miami this Saturday.White said that "the big guy" will be coming to the Kaseya Center."It's good to be back in Miami. Yeah, I'm pumped. We got the big guy coming on Saturday, too. He's coming," White said on Adin Ross' recent YouTube stream.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe event would be Trump's first appearance at a major sporting event since he attended the college fo...

Neukgu the runaway wolf is captivating South Korea and now has his own meme coin

​A wolf that escaped from its enclosure in a South Korean zoo has spent three days on the loose, captivating the public, spawning a cryptocurrency meme coin and even ‌prompting a message of concern from the country's president.

PC Industry in Dire Straits, ‘Asking You to Own Nothing and Be Happy,’ Says Framework CEO

At least one laptop maker is saying what PC owners have all been thinking.

PC Industry In Dire Straits, ‘Asking You to Own Nothing and Be Happy,’ Says Framework CEO

At least one laptop maker is saying what PC owners have all been thinking.

Iran Demands Israel Halt Lebanon Attacks As Both Sides Arrive In Pakistan, Trump Threatens Strikes If Peace Fails

Iran Demands Israel Halt Lebanon Attacks As Both Sides Arrive In Pakistan, Trump Threatens Strikes If Peace Fails Summary:  Iran makes clear Lebanon fighting must end or else Pakistan talks "meaningless" - as its delegation arrives in 'locked down' Pakistan. Speculation abounds related to ongoing Pentagon transport flights into Mideast region. Trump threatens more military action if Iran doesn't 'comply', says Iran has 'no cards' - also as Israel-Lebanon talks scheduled in W...

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in Beijing as Taiwan defense fight intensifies

KAOHSIUNG – Taiwan: For the first time in nearly a decade, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) supreme leader and the head of the communist party, Xi Jinping, held a meeting with the chairperson of Taiwan’s main opposition party. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Nationalist Party (also known as the Kuomintang, KMT), met Xi in Beijing on Friday. Before their closed-door meeting the pair posed for pictures. Xi said that Taiwan is historically a part of China and remains an "inalienable" an...

Speculation Surges That Pakistan Talks Are A Delay Tactic Ahead Of Expanded US Action On Iran

Speculation Surges That Pakistan Talks Are A Delay Tactic Ahead Of Expanded US Action On Iran President Trump has made clear that American forces will still be "hanging around" the Persian Gulf area with an eye on Iran, while demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be opened to global energy transit once again.  Trump has vowed to keep troops positioned for a fight "until such time as the REAL AGREEMENT reached is fully complied with." As direct US-Iran talks are set for Islamabad Satu...

Good News! France Starts Plan to Replace Windows With Linux on Government Desktops

France's national digital directorate, DINUM, has announced (in French) it is moving its workstations from Windows to Linux. The announcement came out of an interministerial seminar held on April 8, organised jointly by the Directorate General for Enterprise (DGE), the National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI), and the State Procurement Directorate (DAE).The Linux switch is not the only move on the table. France's national health insurance body, CNAM, is migrating 80,000 of its ag...

Meta Is Upgrading One of the Worst Parts of Its Smart Glasses

And no, it's not privacy.

Musk's xAI Sues Colorado Over AI Law, Saying It Forces Developers To Back State's Views

Musk's xAI Sues Colorado Over AI Law, Saying It Forces Developers To Back State's Views Authored by Tom Gantert via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, filed a lawsuit on April 9 over a Colorado law it claims makes AI developers endorse “Colorado’s views on diversity, equity, and inclusion or face significant compliance costs and civil fines.” The chatbot Grok is the flagship product of xAI. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times The com...

Iran’s ‘Godfather of propaganda’ tactics resurface in war with US and Israel

Just hours before the ceasefire deal went into effect on Tuesday between the U.S. and Iran’s clerical regime to pause fighting for two weeks, the regime urged young children and adults to surround Iranian energy facilities as human shields in reaction to President Trump's threat to wipe out its energy infrastructure.The thinking behind Iran’s regime's willingness to use children and civilians as cannon fodder, according to observers, is that an American airstrike that kills children or civilians...

Wit Studio Apologizes After Being Caught Using Generative AI Background Art Again

Following fan roastings for the AI-generated background art in its Crunchyroll fantasy anime, 'Ascendance of a Bookworm,' the studio promises to actually animate the sequence with human artists.

Why MLOps Retraining Schedules Fail Models Don’t Forget, They Get Shocked

We fitted the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve to 555,000 real fraud transactions and got R² = −0.31 worse than a flat line. This result explains why calendar-based retraining fails in production and int

Trump Touts Palantir In Post, Appearing To Counter Bears

Trump Touts Palantir In Post, Appearing To Counter Bears U.S. software shares continued to slide on Friday, with the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) down 2.4%, as fears over AI-driven disruptions returned following a recent update from Anthropic. In focus is software company Palantir, which has fallen from grace and is down 40% since peaking last November. Palantir has been in the crosshairs of "Big Short" investor Michael Burry, who claimed that AI startup Anthr...

AI Is Coming for Car Salesmen

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Drive: An auto dealer software company is pitching AI-powered kiosks designed to replace car salesmen on showroom floors. Automotive News says the industry is "skeptical." But be honest -- would you really rather deal with the average car lot shark than a computer? Epikar, a South Korean company that cooks up digital management solutions for car dealers, has named its new AI invention the Pikar Genie. The idea is that customers can talk to this devi...

RAM shortage who? These Lenovo ThinkPads are only $300

TL;DR: Get a near-mint condition refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad for only $300. Rising RAM prices are making it harder and harder to find a good computer, but it's not impossible. Refurbished machines are still a solid option, and you might be surprised by what you can find. Read the rest The post RAM shortage who? These Lenovo ThinkPads are only $300 appeared first on Boing Boing.

How to watch the Artemis II landing

After its history-making trip around the Moon, NASA's Artemis II mission is set to return to Earth later today. The Orion spacecraft carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen is scheduled to splash down off the coast of San Diego at approximately 8:07PM ET. NASA will stream the landing on YouTube and its NASA+ website, as will Netflix and HBO Max. The official broadcast will begin at 6:30PM ET.  After leaving Earth on NASA's super heavy-lift SLS rocket and...

Tigers' Parker Meadows hospitalized after frightening head-on collision with teammate Riley Greene

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows spent the night in a hospital following a frightening collision with teammate Riley Greene on Thursday.Meadows was left bloodied in the outfield and had to be helped off the field in the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins after appearing to hit his head during the collision with Greene."It's a terrible feeling. I still feel terrible," Greene said after the game.  "He hit my head. I don't know where I hit him, to be honest, but I just really hop...

Navy scraps Biden-era submarine contract as overhaul costs surge toward $3B

The Navy is canceling a long-delayed overhaul of the USS Boise after costs ballooned toward nearly $3 billion, with War Secretary John Phelan saying the submarine no longer made financial or strategic sense to repair.In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Phelan said the Los Angeles-class attack submarine already had consumed roughly $800 million and would require another $1.9 billion to complete despite offering only about 20% of its remaining service life. Instead, the Navy plans to ...

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on a 2028 White House run: “I’m thinking about it’

At the first major cattle call of potential Democratic presidential contenders in the 2028 White House race, former Vice President Kamala Harris dropped a tantalizing comment. At the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention on Friday, when asked by the event founder Rev. Al Sharpton if she would seek the presidency in 2028, Harris answered, "I might. I might. I’m thinking about it… I’ll keep you posted."The failed 2024 presidential candidate was greeted by the crowd with chants of "...

Harris, Buttigieg, other Dem hopefuls court key Black leaders at Sharpton convention

It's only 2026, but the first major cattle call of potential Democratic presidential contenders in the 2028 White House race is underway.Eight Democrats who may launch presidential campaigns are speaking in New York City at the National Action Network’s 35th Anniversary Convention.The gathering, hosted by the civil rights organization's founder, the Rev. Al Sharpton, gives White House hopefuls an opportunity to speak directly to an influential group of Black leaders and activists who are key pla...

David Spade wonders if Hollywood can recover its movie industry as people flee Los Angeles

Podcasters David Spade and Dana Carvey spoke with comedian Tim Dillon on Wednesday about the decline of the entertainment industry in California as many people and projects flee the state."How about the movie industry? Is it coming back?" Spade said, recalling how he "got in trouble" for similar comments about the decline of Hollywood. During a previous episode of his podcast, "Fly on the Wall," which he co-hosts with Carvey, the "Saturday Night Live" alum said that "the Hollywood industry is dy...

ESA Launches 7 New Missions to Supercharge Space Data Transfer

Space is getting crowded - and not just with satellites, but with the massive amounts of data they’re generating. The amount of information being generated and passed through orbit is exploding. From high-resolution Earth observation images to global maritime monitoring, it’s also become a critical link in our infrastructure. But there’s another space this growing crowd of satellites is dependent on that is also filling up fast - the radio frequency spectrum. If we want to keep expanding our orb...

Why Do We Tell Ourselves Scary Stories About AI?

In fall 2024, the best-selling author and historian Yuval Noah Harari went on the talk show Morning Joe. “Let me tell you one small story,” he said. “When OpenAI developed GPT-4, they wanted to test what this thing can do. So they gave it a test to solve captcha puzzles.” Those are the visual puzzles warped numbers and letters that prove to a website that you’re not a robot. GPT-4 couldn’t… Source

Trump Rebukes Carlson, Kelly, Owens, and Jones Over Iran Comments

Trump Rebukes Carlson, Kelly, Owens, and Jones Over Iran Comments Authored by Luis Cornelio via HeadlineUSA, President Donald Trump minced no words in a lengthy and fiery rebuke of podcast hosts Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens and Alex Jones amid their criticisms over the U.S.’s military operations in Iran.  President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's or girls' sporting events, in the East ...

WILL CHAMBERLAIN: 'Maryland Dad' is perfect example of why Rep Salazar's amnesty scam must fail

Rep. Maria Salazar keeps insisting her DIGNIDAD Act isn’t amnesty; that it merely grants "dignity" to long-term illegal immigrants who play by the new rules she wrote. Mierda. Her bill is a backdoor path to citizenship for millions of people who broke our laws to get here. Congress should kill it outright, and every Republican co-sponsor should pull their name off it and apologize to their constituents.To demonstrate how ridiculous her bill is, let’s apply it to the "Maryland Father," Kilmar Abr...

UMich Sentiment Crashes To Lowest On Record As War Sparks Inflation Panic Among Democrats

UMich Sentiment Crashes To Lowest On Record As War Sparks Inflation Panic Among Democrats While the March UMich sentiment survey was completed before and after the start of the Iran War (with only modest impacts on sentiment and inflation expectations), today's preliminary April data survey period was all in the war with expectations for a notable drop in sentiment and sizable jump in inflation expectations. It turns out the expectations were right in direction but underestimated t...

CIA plans to integrate AI assistants into all analysis platforms

According to CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis, the agency recently produced its first fully autonomous intelligence report using AI, Politico reports. The article CIA plans to integrate AI assistants

Coreweave signs multi-year cloud deal with Anthropic to power Claude

Coreweave has signed a multi-year cloud deal with AI startup Anthropic. The article Coreweave signs multi-year cloud deal with Anthropic to power Claude appeared first on The Decoder.

'FOX and Friends' launches cross-country road trip to celebrate America250 where one lucky fan will win RV

"FOX and Friends" is going on a "For All America" cross-country road trip in a Camping World RV to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, and fans will have a chance to win the RV for themselves.The Fox News Channel morning show will broadcast live from six locations starting in Houston, Texas, on April 24. Viewers must register for their chance to attend the live broadcast, where one lucky fan will be randomly selected and receive a key.Fans can register for a chance to win at CamperGiveaway202...

'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney gets major James Bond endorsement from top Hollywood director

Sydney Sweeney’s rumored connection to the James Bond franchise is doing more than fueling fan chatter it’s reinforcing her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most bankable rising stars.A link to 007, even as a rumor, would "bring a notable level of prestige" to Sweeney's evolving brand after "The Housemaid" director Paul Feig backed the blonde bombshell for the iconic role."I’d rather Sydney be the next Bond," Feig said, according to The Sun. "There have been some cool Bond girls, but come on, le...

It’s Already Time to Start the Casting Rumors for Marvel’s ‘X-Men’ Movie

Plus, the team behind 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' is going to try taking on 'Metal Gear Solid'.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 review: A basic TV sound booster

Not everyone needs a $1,000 soundbar. It’s easy to argue the sonic superiority of those flagship models from Samsung, Sonos and Sony, but for some people a simple boost to their TV speakers can provide a world of difference. As part of its 2026 soundbar lineup, Sony debuted the Bravia Theater Bar 5: a $350 entry-level model that covers the basics and comes with a wireless subwoofer in the box. The real question here is how many features are you willing to live without.  The good: Sound qualit...

Nurse says she looked at woman '3 to 5 seconds,' staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital

Apple To Close First Unionized Store, Along With Two Others, Citing "Declining Conditions"

Apple To Close First Unionized Store, Along With Two Others, Citing "Declining Conditions" Apple is permanently closing three mall-based stores in the coming months: Apple North County in California, Apple Trumbull in Connecticut, and Apple Towson Town Center in Maryland, which is the company's first unionized store. "Following the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at Trumbull Mall, the Shops at North County, and Towson Town Center, we've made the difficult d...

When AI meets muscle: Context-aware electrical stimulation guides humans through new movements

Imagine traveling in a foreign country, reaching for a window you've never seen before, and instead of struggling to open it, you feel your own muscles gently guide you through the motion, as if an in

Fox News AI Newsletter: Lowe's $250M bet on blue-collar jobs that AI can't do

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Lowe's CEO warns AI can't climb a ladder as company makes $250M bet on blue-collar future- Wisconsin town becomes first in nation to pass referendum restricting AI data center development- Amazon rebuilding customer shopping experience around AI from ground upHAMMERING IT HOME: Lowe's CEO warns AI can't climb a ladder as company makes $250M bet on blue-collar future – The CEO of Lowe's highlighted the physical limitations of artificial intelligence, noting that AI "can't ...

Dems dodge on Trump removal as party weighs 25th Amendment move

House Democrats are weighing a long-shot scenario to remove President Donald Trump using the 25th Amendment but are declining to say whether they’ll act before the November midterm elections.House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., will brief congressional Democrats Friday afternoon on the constitutional mechanism that would rely heavily on Trump’s Cabinet agreeing to push him out of office.The 25th Amendment has never been used before to involuntarily remove a president and...

Pentagon denies report of heated meeting with Vatican representative

The Pentagon pushed back late Thursday on a report that suggested a meeting in January between a U.S.-based cardinal and a member of Donald Trump's administration grew heated.

Vatican, Pentagon deny report of heated meeting with church's U.S. representative

The Vatican and the Pentagon have pushed back on a report that suggested a meeting in January between a U.S.-based cardinal and a member of Donald Trump's administration grew heated.

Artemis II Astronauts To Return Home Today: What To Know

Artemis II Astronauts To Return Home Today: What To Know Authored by T.J.Muscaro via The Epoch Times, Humanity’s first mission around the Moon in more than 50 years is coming home the way of a meteor. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch—as well as Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency—will reenter Earth’s atmosphere in their Orion spacecraft Integrity at approximately 7:53 p.m. on April 10. Artemis II’s 10-day journey beyond the moon to the fart...

YouTube Premium’s US pricing is going up

Another day, another subscription price hike, this time for YouTube Premium. Every plan for YouTube’s ad-free tier is going up, and depending on which one you have, you could be paying as much as $4 per month more. As reported by 9to5Google, YouTube has started emailing subscribers about the price changes, rather than announcing them publicly, and some Reddit users have posted screenshots of the emails they’ve received. The emails say that the increases will kick in during the June 2026 billing ...

Biden-era illegal immigrant convicted of groping teen girls as critics blast Soros-backed prosecutor

Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old illegal immigrant accused of groping more than a dozen high-school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia, was found guilty on nine counts Thursday. The guilty verdict came after critics of Soros-funded Democratic Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano accused him of flubbing the case by not subpoenaing witnesses until the day before. After an all-day hearing in which a dozen victims testified, a judge found Flores Ortiz guilty of nine misdemeanor counts of assault an...

Snap announces a partnership between Specs, its AR glasses-focused subsidiary, and Qualcomm, whose Snapdragon XR platform will power Specs' upcoming AI glasses

Lucas Ropek / TechCrunch: Snap announces a partnership between Specs, its AR glasses-focused subsidiary, and Qualcomm, whose Snapdragon XR platform will power Specs' upcoming AI glasses Snap has ann