Trump praises Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians at White House after record medal haul
President Donald Trump looked over his left and right shoulder, as well as in the crowd, as he hosted more than 120 Team USA Winter Olympians and Paralympians at the White House to celebrate their accomplishment at the Milano Cortina Games earlier this year.There were 57 total medals brought back to the United States by the 300 athletes representing the Stars and Stripes, including 12 gold medals.As Trump emphasized, it was a historic Winter Games for the Olympians, securing the most-ever U.S. g...
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The Vanishing Art Of Presence
The Vanishing Art Of Presence Authored by Joseph Varon via Brownstone Institute, Medicine is always changing. In my career, I have seen intensive care units go from simple rooms with oxygen, monitors, and clinical intuition to places where artificial intelligence can predict problems before we notice them, bedside ultrasound helps us avoid guessing, and robotic systems help surgeons work with great precision. Telemedicine now lets specialists care for patients who are far away. The...
Aces star targets heckling Fever fans in Indy before Chelsea Gray stuns Caitlin Clark in OT thriller
This is the most the WNBA has done to keep men out of its sport.During Thursday night's WILD battle between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, venue security confronted several men seated courtside who were making noise.Las Vegas' Jackie Young took time out of a tight game to confront the fans and actively demanded that security handle them. The Amazon Prime Video commentators even celebrated as the men were shown being escorted off the floor. Young finished with 22 p...
Gemini is Cooked but GCP is Cooking
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Tiny toad, big discovery: New ice age amphibian found in La Brea Tar Pits collection
The extinct toad from the ice age was found among the amphibian collection at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.
Trump-backed incumbent loses primary after super PAC bankrolled by Dems meddled in race
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., was defeated in a primary challenge on Thursday evening by Republican challenger Charlie Hatcher, a farmer and the state's former commissioner of agriculture.Although the primary was far from a top-watched contest coming into the 2026 primaries, it served as a microcosm of larger forces at play in the Republican Party. From a break in endorsements between President Donald Trump and Tennessee’s Republican Governor Bill Lee to millions being pumped into the district over ...
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Trump Signs Orders To Curb Birthright Citizenship, Target Birth Tourism
Trump Signs Orders To Curb Birthright Citizenship, Target Birth Tourism President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday that will restrict automatic citizenship to children born in the United States because of commercial birth tourism and several other factors. One of the measures bans birth tourism, the practice of traveling to the United States on a tourist visa with the intention to have a child that is given automatic U.S. citizenship. Trump called it “a big dea...
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Scientists Watch as a Distant World's Atmosphere Shrinks and Thins
As dwarf planet Pluto moves along in its distant, high-obliquity 248-year orbit, its atmosphere is changing. That's because it's beginning to travel through colder, darker parts of the outer Solar System for the next 88 years. As a consequence, the mostly-nitrogen atmosphere is expected to grow gradually thinner and eventually freeze out over the coming decades. When that happens, the atmosphere will shrink.
Security researchers claim Kimi K3 went outside its sandbox during defensive cybersecurity tests, but did not hack anything after accessing the internet
Will Knight / Wired: Security researchers claim Kimi K3 went outside its sandbox during defensive cybersecurity tests, but did not hack anything after accessing the internet Security researchers say
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Meta ordered to pay US state $966m to abate ‘public nuisance’ and child harm
Meta was ordered to pay $966m over five years, mostly for mental health.
Mamdani repeatedly sidesteps questions on reported plan to revive tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers
New York City democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani repeatedly sidestepped questions Thursday about reported plans to launch a public pressure campaign this fall pushing tax hikes on wealthy New Yorkers and corporations.Mamdani reportedly plans to build public support after Labor Day for similar proposals that Gov. Kathy Hochul previously rejected in early 2026. The reported push is expected ahead of the New York Legislature's return to Albany in January 2027 and Hochul's re-election campaig...
Trump urges Congress to pass Protect College Sports Act before recess: 'We have to get that done'
President Donald Trump has once again urged lawmakers to pass the Protect College Sports Act, saying "we have to get that done" as Congress recess looms.Trump had more than 120 athletes, coaches, staff and representatives from Team USA for a special celebration at the White House on Thursday night to celebrate their achievements at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.As Trump referenced "the collegiate athletic system is the engine of American Olympic dominance," producing 88%...
Retired police chief helps subdue passenger after alleged midair outburst over alcohol cutoff
Retired Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara found himself back in crisis mode Thursday, not on the streets of Mill City, but 35,000 feet in the air, when what should have been a routine United Airlines flight suddenly turned chaotic.O'Hara told Fox News Digital he watched flight attendants spend nearly 45 minutes trying to de-escalate an increasingly belligerent passenger, prompting him and two off-duty Bergen County, New Jersey, sheriff's deputies to intervene.The retired police chief, who wa...
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Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution
Judge Says Updated National Firearms Act Violates Constitution Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times, A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns in the National Firearms Act (NFA) are unconstitutional. In the case of Silencer Shop Foundation v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix found that th...
Squad-backed ‘Tennessee Three’ lawmaker wins House primary in newly redrawn district
Squad-backed Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, District 86, part of the trio of lawmakers in his state referred to as the "Tennessee Three," won the Democratic primary Thursday in Tennessee's newly redrawn 9th Congressional District.Pearson defeated state Sen. London Lamar, District 33, community activist Marion LaTroy Alexandria-Williams and attorney Jim Torino. He will face Brent Taylor, the Republican nominee who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, in November with his campaign warches...
Conservative firebrand who went viral with anti-CCP ad survives key primary
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., cruised to victory in a GOP primary on Thursday evening in a race to replace outgoing Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.With the nomination in tow, Blackburn is likely to become the next governor in the Volunteer State a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to its top executive role since 2006. Lee, who has served in the role since 2019, is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. He last won reelection in a 64.9% to 32.9% victory over Democratic challenger Jason M...
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Derivative Losses Squish Already Crushed UWM, the Largest Mortgage Lender in the US: SPACs just Keep on Giving
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EXCLUSIVE: Oversight Project sues to block Maryland Democrats’ redistricting measure backed by Gov Moore
EXCLUSIVE: A new lawsuit set to be filed in Maryland seeks to block a redistricting amendment backed by Democrat Gov. Wes Moore from appearing on the November ballot, arguing state officials advanced the measure after the state's own legislative analysts concluded the statutory deadline for certifying ballot questions had already passed.The complaint, filed Thursday night in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court by the conservative watchdog group Oversight Project and reviewed by Fox News Digital, a...
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These Are America's Fastest-Aging States
These Are America's Fastest-Aging States America’s population is getting older, but some states are aging much faster than others. Using U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by USAFacts, this ranking, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows how much each state’s population aged 65 and older grew between 2014 and 2024. Growth in 65-and-Older Populations (2014-2024) The table below ranks every state by the percentage growth in its population aged 65 and older between 2014 and ...
NYC church arson suspect allegedly plotted more attacks, had violent notes like 'murder them' and 'rape him'
A homeless man accused of an arson attack on a historic New York City church admitted to burning the religious site, and prosecutors said he kept disturbing lists of targets of violence with categories such as "kill them" and "rape him" as he mapped out more fire attacks.John Jones, 24, was arrested Wednesday and admitted to law enforcement he set fire to the South Bushwick Reformed Church, sparking a three-alarm fire that torched the 173-year-old church June 19, according to a detention memo fi...
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Escaped Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
One of China’s Most Powerful AI Models Has Also Broken Containment
Security researchers say that Kimi K3, an open-weight model from China, wandered off to the internet in an attempt to cheat on a test it was given.
Jalapeno-linked salmonella outbreak hits 27 U.S. states. What's the risk in Canada?
Health Canada says the Public Health Agency of Canada is not currently investigating any salmonella infections tied to a jalapeno-linked outbreak in the United States, where at least 345 people across 27 states have gotten sick.
A profile of DDN, a managed data storage company whose annual revenue is expected to grow from $300M pre-AI boom to $1B by year's end, fueled by AI partnerships
Iain Martin / Forbes: A profile of DDN, a managed data storage company whose annual revenue is expected to grow from $300M pre-AI boom to $1B by year's end, fueled by AI partnerships For nearly thre
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Man arrested in Gann fire says he was was trying to make money for a birthday dinner
Cal Fire officers took 65-year-old Herbert Wayne Smith into custody on Monday around 7:45 p.m. Detectives believe the Valley Springs man caused the Gann fire that started earlier that day.
Court Orders Meta To Establish $567 Million Fund To Abate Harms To Youth
A New Mexico court ordered (PDF) Meta to create a $567 million fund to address harms linked to youth mental health and child sexual exploitation after finding its platforms constituted a public nuisance. "In sum, the Court finds that New Mexico is in the midst of a teen mental health crisis affecting public health and public safety in and throughout the state, and that Meta's platforms are a significant contributing cause to the crisis," wrote Chief Judge Bryan Biedscheid in the decision. The fu...
The National | 15- and 19-year-old charged in U.S. Consulate shooting
Aug. 6, 2026 | Toronto police charge 2 youths, including a 15-year-old, in the latest shooting at the U.S. Consulate. The prime minister holds out for a 'comprehensive' U.S. trade deal as tensions ramp up. And more Canadian families are not sending their kids to summer camp.
Old Trails Fire suspect allegedly confessed to setting 25 fires; judge doubles bail to $2M
The man accused of starting the devastating Old Trails Fire in Spokane County had his bail doubled to $2 million Thursday after prosecutors filed four additional arson charges and alleged he admitted to setting 25 fires in the area since 2025.Court documents reviewed by Fox News Digital allege Aaron Forrest Farinacci, 37, also confessed to monitoring weather apps to identify ideal conditions and checking weather conditions while constructing a delayed ignition device to start the Old Trails Fire...
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Mexico Bans Fracking In Key Shale Basin
Mexico Bans Fracking In Key Shale Basin By Julianne Geiger of OilPrice.com Mexico has ruled out fracking in a key shale basin, drawing a line through a resource-rich area even as the country looks for ways to cut its dependence on U.S. natural gas. President Claudia Sheinbaum said hydraulic fracturing will not be allowed in the Tampico-Misantla basin beneath Veracruz and Tamaulipas. The government cited the basin’s dense population, indigenous communities and freshwater reserves. ...
How Eric Bieniemy stays engaged with Chiefs while tending to wife, who recovers from alleged shooting by son
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is dealing with a family tragedy after his son, Elijah, allegedly shot his wife, Mia, multiple times July 26, leaving her hospitalized.But Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Bieniemy remains engaged with the team, though his family takes top priority.Veach told reporters the team set up Bieniemy with a live feed of practices so he can watch and analyze remotely as players go through drills, according to The Athletic.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERA...
Bodycam shows police K-9 leaping into action after suspected impaired driver refused to surrender
A suspected impaired driver who refused to surrender during a 40-minute standoff in Washington was finally taken into custody after police deployed a K-9 through the driver's side window, newly released body camera footage shows.The Vancouver Police Department released body camera and dash camera footage Thursday from a July 26 incident involving a lengthy pursuit that ended with K-9 Midas leaping through the driver's side window to help officers arrest the suspect.Police said they responded aft...
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TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who documented her journey with bile duct cancer, dies at 26
Sydney Towle documented her cancer journey on TikTok and entered hospice care this week.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567M to address platforms' harms to young people
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million US to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial.
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"The Gift That Keeps Giving": Five Ways Republicans Benefit From Democratic Socialist Victories
"The Gift That Keeps Giving": Five Ways Republicans Benefit From Democratic Socialist Victories Radical leftists and Islamist activists are increasingly converging inside the Democratic Party as Democratic Socialists of America, forming what can only be described as a "red-green alliance." United by their hatred of America and capitalism, this unholy alliance of far-left radicals is drawing support from migrant voting blocs and purple-haired white liberals holding worthless wok...
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Why Denver's Jews are terrified
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Jewish community in Denver in fear over rise of democratic socialist Melat Kiros- Fetterman unloads on reporter from 'trash' anti-Israel outlet- Piers Morgan eviscerates Ivy League student who refused to work 'for a Jew'TOP STORY: Denver’s Jewish community is living in absolute terror after 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros pulled off...
Apparent road rage driver appears to threaten mom on camera as 3-year-old cries in back seat
A mother recorded an apparent road rage encounter on a North Carolina interstate after another driver allegedly cut her off, brake-checked her and repeatedly threatened to kill her while her 3-year-old son cried in the back seat.Myeka Dunn told FOX8 WGHP that she was driving to drop her son off at her mother’s house at about 4:30 p.m. Friday when a dark blue sedan swerved into her lane.After Dunn honked her horn, the situation escalated rapidly as the driver attempted to cut her off, repeatedly ...
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Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices; concerned data is used for deportations
LAPD has said it is renegotiating its deal with Flock Safety to address data sharing concerns, but Mayor Karen Bass issued statement that said the company has "lost the trust of Angelenos."
Wisconsin man flies helicopter to Cabela's because the drive was too long
Look, sometimes you just really need to go to Cabela's.And when the store is 50 miles away, you have two options: get in the car and sit in traffic like a schmuck, or fire up the helicopter and be there in minutes.Dennis Pipping chose the helicopter.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKThe 69-year-old Wisconsin pilot flew from Rosendale to the Cabela’s in Richfield on Saturday evening, landing in a mostly empty section of the store’s parking lot so he could pick up some bowhunting supplies.N...
Disneyland, actors' union clash over parental leave, benefits as union negotiates first contract
Magic United, an affiliate of Actors' Equity representing 1,700 parade, show and character cast members at Disneyland, and Disney are in the midst of negotiations on a first contract, and they're telling Fox News Digital it's not going smoothly.While most Disneyland employees have been represented by unions for decades, the characters and parades department remained nonunion until workers voted to organize in 2024 during California’s cost-of-living crisis after the pandemic. This has led to nego...
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'Calculated act of violence': Man gets life sentence in racially motivated L.A. Metro stabbing
Gerald Pitts was sentenced to life in prison in a racially motivated stabbing of a Latino passenger on an L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park.
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The Financial Consequences Of 'Gray' Divorce
The Financial Consequences Of 'Gray' Divorce Authored by Anne Johnson via The Epoch Times, Gray divorce refers to divorce among adults ages 50 and over. And although divorce among younger adults has been declining over the past 15 years, according to Pew Research, gray divorce is on the rise. Gray divorce is becoming more common, and its financial impact can last well into retirement. New Africa/shutterstock Although any divorce can be financially difficult, gray divorce is especi...
Primary showdown: Polls close in Tennessee as conservative firebrand eyes governor's office
The polls have closed in Tennessee as conservative firebrand Sen. Marsha Blackburn aims to change her work address from Washington D.C., to Nashville.The former longtime congresswoman and two-term senator with a robust national profile thanks to her regular cable news appearances is considered the front-runner in Thursday's Republican gubernatorial primary, in the race to succeed term-limited GOP Gov. Bill Lee.The Republican face-off for governor of Tennessee, where Democrats haven't won a guber...
Sam Acho QandA: Former NFL player and ESPN analyst speaks out on civility and accountability in sports and media
Former NFL player and current ESPN NFL analyst Sam Acho attended the Ronald Reagan Foundation Center on Civility and Democracy’s inaugural Reagan Civility and Democracy Forum last week.There, he advocated for improving civility among Americans, especially in sports."We talked about civility in sports and how many of the same attributes athletes use can be applied to civil discourse: sportsmanship, winning and losing the right way and playing within a set of rules," Acho told Fox News Digital.PAT...
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Death of UCLA student interning at Amazon leaves community grieving a 'bright light'
Family and friends of Dayanara Nicole Urbina Ruiz, 21, are mourning her unexpected death. She was a first-generation college student at UCLA who had been interning at Amazon in Seattle.
EXCLUSIVE: Michigan House speaker calls for answers over $300M taxpayer-funded Rx Kids program
The Republican leader of Michigan’s House says a state-funded maternal health initiative has become something far different than lawmakers were promised, accusing Democrats of using more than $300 million in taxpayer funding to advance a broader guaranteed-income agenda.Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Digital as House Republicans continue scrutinizing Rx Kids, a taxpayer-funded program that provides unrestricted cash payments to pregnant women and ...
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Charleville, Queensland, siege leaves two dead, toddler found unharmed
The child was inside the home during the police operation but was found unharmed.
Cruise line's tougher booking rules ignite backlash over higher deposits and payments
Princess Cruises is introducing stricter booking policies, including higher deposits and earlier final payment deadlines, fueling mixed reactions among travelers.Among the biggest changes is an update to the timeline for final payments, the cruise line confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital."Beginning with new bookings for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond, we are implementing a 120-day final payment and a modified cancellation fee schedule," the company said.ANGRY CRUISE PASSENGERS BL...
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These Are The States With The Most Empty Homes
These Are The States With The Most Empty Homes America faces a housing shortage, yet about 14.5 million homes across the country are vacant. How can both be true? Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data compiled by LendingTree, Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld created this map showing the share of vacant housing units in every state. The figures include vacation homes, rentals awaiting tenants, homes for sale, and other unoccupied properties, not just abandoned buildings. W...
Rams have assembled a roster to ruin football, just like the Dodgers have ruined baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers are overwhelming favorites to win the 2026 World Series. Most sportsbooks list their championship odds at around +150, implying roughly a 40% chance of winning the title, which would mark their third straight.Aside from Dodgers fans, no serious observer can argue that one team having odds that high before the playoffs even begin is healthy for the sport.Even before the Dodgers added reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to what was already baseball's best pitching rotatio...
Alphabet raises $25B in a bond sale; sources say the offering attracted roughly $115B of peak demand and that the company plans to issue US debt twice a year (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Alphabet raises $25B in a bond sale; sources say the offering attracted roughly $115B of peak demand and that the company plans to issue US debt twice a year Alphabet Inc. sold $25 billio
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Want to Run the N.Y.C. Marathon? You May Have to Enter Another Lottery.
The race organizer announced changes to the 9+1 program, a popular method for guaranteed entry, for the 2028 marathon.
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Trump’s new tack against birthright citizenship after Supreme Court snub
Two new executive orders try to stop foreign nationals from having children in America.
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Voter Files In Arizona's Largest County Illegally Obtained In 2020, Records Show
Voter Files In Arizona's Largest County Illegally Obtained In 2020, Records Show Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, Voter files in Maricopa County, Arizona, were obtained illegally before the 2020 presidential election, according to records released on Aug. 6 by the White House. Authorities discovered that 633,000 voter files had been exfiltrated from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office just before the election, according to logs from the U.S. intelligence commun...
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Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
ICE asks North Carolina to hold illegal immigrant accused in toddler’s bathtub death
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer against a criminal illegal alien who allegedly left a 14-month-old toddler to drown in a bathtub, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The ICE detainer asks North Carolina officials not to release Angel Israel Deras-Rivas, a Salvadoran national who was arrested Sunday in Garner.DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies, arguing they contributed to the circumsta...
Jahmyr Gibbs caps huge week for NFL running backs with most lucrative deal from the Detroit Lions
It's been a big week for NFL running backs stuffing their bank accounts with one big contract after another. And Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs saved the best for last.Gibbs agreed Thursday evening to a three-year deal worth $67.5 million that includes $51.5 million in guaranteed money. The deal was announced by agent Todd France, who represents Gibbs, on his Instagram account.Gibbs will be averaging an NFL-high $22.5 million per season on an annual average basis.FALCONS' BIJAN ROBINSON...
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Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Google's $15 Billion India Data Center Project Battles Water, Wildlife Concerns
Google's $15 billion data-center project in Visakhapatnam is facing protests and legal challenges over fears that it will worsen local water shortages and disturb wildlife near the Kambalakonda sanctuary. Google says the campus will use advanced air cooling and comply with Indian law, while state officials deny that residential or rural water supplies will be tapped. Reuters reports: The southern state of Andhra Pradesh, governed by an ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has hailed the proj...
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Watch: Mamdani Booed Off Stage At Pro-Police Event As 9/11 Backlash Builds
Watch: Mamdani Booed Off Stage At Pro-Police Event As 9/11 Backlash Builds New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani got a blistering welcome from Staten Islanders Tuesday night, drowned out by a wall of boos that chased the self-avowed Democratic socialist off the stage in under a minute at a National Night Out Against Crime event. Mamdani had come to Midland Beach to address thousands gathered for the NYPD's 43rd annual National Night Out Against Crime, an event built around strengthe...
OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
OpenAI's new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300-$400
Additional details about OpenAI's mysterious new AI device make it sound like a pricey smart speaker.
'Primetime' star Robert Pattinson shocks fans with Chris Hansen transformation in 'unsettling' trailer
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Robert Pattinson left fans doing a double take after debuting his eerie Chris Hansen transformation in A24's "Primetime" trailer.A24 released the first trailer for "Primetime," the upcoming thriller starring Pattinson as the "To Catch a Predator" host, on Thursday. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim, follows Hansen as he sets ou...
Google open-sources an AI model it says can help with earlier hurricane warnings
WeatherNext can deliver a 15-day forecast predicting storms' track and intensity.
Democratic strategist James Carville says he could become a Republican under one major condition
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville told Fox News Digital Thursday there is only one unlikely scenario in which he would actually join the Republican Party.Posed with a hypothetical where Republicans had the policies of former President Bill Clinton from the 1990s and the Democratic Party fully embraced socialism, Carville said, "That’s a fantasy, OK, but, yeah, hypothetically, if I hypothetically I could fly to the moon it's about the same chance that that happens."Well, if the Democra...
ESPN personality busted on social media for inaccurately trying to promote the SEC's strength of schedule
Well, this isn't going to help ESPN beat the allegations.It's something of an open secret that ESPN wants the SEC to be the dominant powerhouse in college football. Now that ESPN is the home of most SEC television broadcasts, along with the producer of the SEC Network, it's become abundantly clear that they have a vested interest in promoting the conference and its teams.The more SEC teams are ranked in the polls, the more "games between ranked teams" they can advertise. The more teams that reac...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review: The Most Fun Phone in Ages
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US Intelligence Assets Said To Descend On Cuba
US Intelligence Assets Said To Descend On Cuba Authored by John Weeks via News.Anti-War.com, Writing in POLITICO on Tuesday, Dasha Burns and Nahal Toosi reported that in recent months the US intelligence community has “sent spies and assets” to Cuba. Specifically, they reported the CIA has increased its presence on the island, which sits approximately 90 miles south of Florida. Burns and Toosi based their reporting on interviews with “two people familiar with the Trump administ...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor describes alleged stalking near Sandringham
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Voter-Registration Error Could Cost Immigrants a Shot at a Green Card
New Jersey improperly added as many as 6,600 noncitizens to its voter rolls. Those people could now be forced out of the country.
Amazon reviewers swear by these supportive walking shoes from $45
Long days on your feet can leave your arches aching and heels sore. Take the pressure off with these ergonomic shoes, designed with cushioning and support. Shop popular picks from brands like Brooks and Skechers, plus supportive insoles that can refresh older shoes and help reduce foot fatigue. Every recommendation is backed by an Amazon customer review to help you shop with confidence.Find running, walking and everyday shoes for men.Original price: $139.95Foot specialists often recommend the ro...
Tom Rahill captures 96 Burmese pythons in 10 days to win 2026 Florida Python Challenge
It was a bad week to be a Burmese python.Tom Rahill removed 96 of the invasive snakes from the Everglades in just 10 days more than enough to leave the rest of the field in the swamp dust.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKRahill was named the ultimate grand prize winner of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Wednesday, earning $10,000 for capturing more snakes than any other competitor during the 10-day event.And apparently, once he got rolling, there was no stopping him.Rahill founded S...
Ro Khanna calls for the right to oppose data centers to be protected
The congressman thinks it's time for a "Data Center Bill of Rights."
Man accused of starting Spokane wildfire looked up best weather to ignite blaze: police
A man charged with starting one of the wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of buildings planned the crime for weeks and researched when the weather would be best for igniting it, police said.
Detective says man accused of starting Spokane wildfire confessed, described his planning process
A detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the wildfires in the Spokane, Wash., area, said the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze.
Sources: Canva slashed revenue growth forecast as heavy use of new AI features drove up costs and slowed their rollout, while more Canva users turned to ChatGPT (The Information)
The Information: Sources: Canva slashed revenue growth forecast as heavy use of new AI features drove up costs and slowed their rollout, while more Canva users turned to ChatGPT Executives at Canva,
'Tower Dump' Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional
alternative_right shares a report from The Hill: A federal judge in Mississippi ruled Wednesday that "tower dump" warrants are unconstitutional, declining to reverse a lower court decision refusing the government's request to obtain the search warrants in a series of violent crime investigations. A "tower dump" involves cellphone companies providing law enforcement with access to the time and location data of all mobile devices connected to specific cell towers during a designated time window. ...
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California's cyclosporiasis cases are 'higher than expected,' but officials aren't sure why
There are no known cyclosporiasis outbreaks in California, but officials say case numbers are higher than they expected for this point in the season.
Charles Darwin finally proven right about bug-eating plant after 150 years
Scientists have finally proven what Charles Darwin suspected more than a century ago that a small, innocent-looking flowering plant growing in the rocky mountain crevices of southwestern China is, in fact, a killer.
UNLV coach Dan Mullen throws dig at former employer, Florida, but numbers tell a complicated story
Let's rewind the clocks back to November 7, 2020.The Florida Gators, being coached by former championship-winning offensive coordinator Dan Mullen, just knocked off bitter rival Georgia to take a stranglehold of the SEC East.It's the first time in four seasons that the Gators have gotten the best of the Bulldogs, and if they can just hold serve against a relatively weak back half of their schedule, they will stamp their tickets to Atlanta to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide for a chance to make ...
OpenAI's ring-shaped smart speaker will reportedly cost between $300 and $400
It would be an ambitiously high price for the AI-powered hardware pivot.
Country star Hannah Dasher says famous, married celebrity once slid into her DMs
Country singer Hannah Dasher revealed that a famous, married celebrity once slid into her direct messages on social media, but explained her Christian faith has kept her from taking shortcuts in the music industry.During a recent appearance on the "Like a Farmer" podcast, the 40-year-old musician was asked about the "weirdest" DM that she has ever received."Well, I don't know that I could share it because they're famous and married," Dasher said, without naming the individual. "So let me think o...
Hardware-aware framework accelerates large language models without additional training
As large language models (LLMs) become increasingly embedded in chatbots, virtual assistants, translation services, coding tools and other AI-powered applications, delivering responses quickly and eff
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US Immigration Agency Asks Public To Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities
US Immigration Agency Asks Public To Report Fraud, Anti-Government Activities Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, The federal agency that processes green cards, U.S. citizenship requests, and work permits this week called on people to report potential cases of immigration fraud through a newly created portal. In an Aug. 4 post on X, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wrote that anyone who suspects “immigration fraud, criminal activity, or actions by alien...
Trump targets birthright citizenship with newly signed executive orders
U.S. President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday that the White House said expands the definition of people who are ineligible for birthright citizenship and bans 'birth tourism.'
Hackers Stalked Me by Hijacking a Smartwatch for Kids
Security researchers tracked and eavesdropped on a WIRED reporter using vulnerabilities in a pink plastic smartwatch. It’s just one piece of a deeply insecure supply chain of GPS-enabled gadgets.
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Regulators order Lineage to snuff out foul odors following 4,000 complaints
The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.
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Air regulators take action on Lineage stench complaints
The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from Southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.
Kate Spade Outlet handbags are up to 73% off shop our 10 favorite deals
The right handbag pulls any outfit together, and Kate Spade Outlet's latest sale makes it easy to refresh your bag collection or just your general wardrobe for less. Save up to 73% on bestselling crossbody bags, work-ready totes and more, with select styles discounted by more than $300.Original price: $279The Lenox Mini Crossbody has earned a 4.9-star rating from reviewers. Made from pebbled leather, the structured silhouette has room for your phone and a small wallet, while the removable strap ...
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Oil price shoots up as stocks tread water
The Dow fell 0.9% after retreating from a record close.
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DeepSeek Resumes $74BN Mega-Raise - Then Warns It's Jacking-Up Prices
DeepSeek Resumes $74BN Mega-Raise - Then Warns It's Jacking-Up Prices Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is looking to raise roughly 50 billion yuan at a valuation of 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) - while the company warned developers a day later that it's raising prices. The resumed funding round, first reported by Chinese business outlet Caijing (via The Standard), is expected to be signed by the end of the month, with the process kept deliberately quiet; some participating institutio...
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'Absolute betrayal': Lifeguards speak out against California parks official accused of secretly filming them
A former California state park officer made his first court appearance Thursday morning after being accused of secretly recording nearly two dozen men inside an employee locker room.
WWE star Rhea Ripley supplies brutal 'life update' amid in-ring absence
WWE star Rhea Ripley announced Thursday she underwent surgery on her right knee.Ripley is the reigning WWE women’s champion and one of the top stars on the "SmackDown" brand."Life update," she wrote on Instagram. "After just under 14 (years) in wrestling and doing sports my entire life… It’s caught up to me. Surgery was never a first option for me, but it got to the point that it was needed…COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"First one down…Hopefully no more… I’ve survived, now i...
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My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. The NFL returns Thursday, Aug. 6, with the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, at 8 p.m. ET.Carolina and Arizona are playing Thursday because Panthers and Cardinals greats, Panthers LB Luke Kuechly and Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, along with Drew Brees, Roger Craig and Adam...
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Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb 'birth tourism'
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John O’Malley, Bronx Detective and Federal Investigator, Dies at 73
As a detective with the N.Y.P.D., he helped prosecute violent crimes under federal law. At the U.S. attorney’s office, he was involved in high-profile exonerations.
Alberta separatist lawyer challenging order removing him as trustee for First Nation
A lawyer accused of misappropriating money is appealing a judge’s decision to temporarily remove him as the trustee of an account belonging to a First Nation in northern Alberta.
A ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Sequel Is Happening, but Not With Gareth Edwards
The 'Rogue One' director, who helmed the last film, is not returning to the mega dino franchise.
