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Regional - CBC NEWS - 38 minutes ago

'That ain't good': Ont. fisherman recounts harrowing helicopter rescue from drifting ice

As Ontario fisherman Kevin Fox filmed himself running across the ice in Georgian Bay near Owen Sound, Ont., Sunday afternoon, he realized the severity of his situation as it became clear that he and several others could no longer get back to shore.

Regional - New York Times - 51 minutes ago

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

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

Tech - Gizmodo - 56 minutes ago

Elon Musk Wants a Do-Over on Twitter Trial After Jury Pool Couldn’t Hide Its Disdain

Elon Musk’s legal team filed a motion for a mistrial in the case, a move that often hints the defense thinks the trial isn’t going its way.

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

Anthropic Claims Pentagon Feud Could Cost It Billions

Executives at the AI startup say companies paused deal talks after the Trump administration labeled it a supply-chain risk, warning the fallout could cause a major revenue hit.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Trump, Thune clash on voter ID ultimatum as GOP remains divided on path forward

President Donald Trump's declaration that he won’t sign any new bills until the Senate passes voter ID legislation threatens to derail his own legislative priorities and sideline confirmation of the newest addition to his Cabinet. Trump wants Senate Republicans to ram the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act through the upper chamber with the talking filibuster, even at the cost of the Senate's most valuable commodity: floor time."It must be done immediately. It supersedes ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

‘90 Day Fiancé’ alum's boyfriend on trial for attempted murder over wild ‘Boca Bash’ accusations

The boyfriend of a reality TV star who appeared on "90 Day Fiancé" faces trial this week on charges he tried to murder her while they were boating in South Florida.Cole Goldberg was initially charged with domestic battery by strangulation. The charge was upgraded more than a year after the incident to attempted second-degree murder, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.Investigators said Goldberg and Caroline Schwitzky, 32, got into a heated argument while the two were attending t...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Elizabeth Hurley wows in plunging Versace dress she first wore 27 years ago

Elizabeth Hurley dug into her archives to re-wear the Versace dress she wore 27 years ago at the 1999 Met Gala.On Sunday, Hurley, 60, shared a side-by-side image of herself wearing the dress in 1999 and again during an adventure in India in 2026."Viva Versace! For this weekend’s adventure in India, I dug into my archives and unearthed one of my favourite pieces, which I last wore to the Met Gala in 1999 😳 27 years may have passed, but some loves never fade💋 #Versace #shoppingfrommycloset @versac...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

James Van Der Beek’s daughter, 9, offers moving advice about grief: ‘I just tell him about my day'

Emilia Van Der Beek, 9, reflected on navigating grief after the death of her father.James Van Der Beek died Feb. 11 after a courageous battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. He was 48.To honor what would have been his 49th birthday, Kimberly Van Der Beek shared a video their daughter recorded to post on social media. "As you all know probably now, my dad has passed away, but I'm just going to tell you little tips, or anything that helps you getting through anybody you love who's passing," the li...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Virginia Dems send Spanberger bill that could let some repeat offenders out without secured bond, expert warns

A top national figure in the bail industry warned of the dangers behind a Virginia bill heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk that would remove bond requirements for previously convicted felons.Virginia state Del. Katrina Callsen, D-Charlottesville, drafted HB 357, which critics say makes it easier for criminals to get out of jail on an unsecured bond. The bill passed both chambers in Richmond along party lines.In comments to Fox News Digital on Monday, National Association of Bail Agents Pr...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Katie Britt blasts Democrats for playing 'political games' with shutdown amid airport chaos

Senate Republicans are accusing their Democratic counterparts of playing "political games" as the caucus appears ready to escalate the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).There’s been little movement to reopen DHS during the weekslong partial shutdown, leading to outcry from Republicans over long wait times and missed flights at airports across the country. Some Democrats are threatening to continue their blockade of DHS funding unless serious action is taken to rein ...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Whoopi Goldberg erupts over Trump’s Iran strategy, claims he’s ‘sending people in to lose their lives’

Whoopi Goldberg and her fellow co-hosts of "The View" blasted President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran, warning on Monday that they believe it will be a disaster for Americans at home and abroad. "Basically, we are sending people in to lose their lives," Goldberg warned. "Because we have seen how fighting goes. We knew we shouldn’t have gone into Afghanistan. We knew that, and they decided to do it anyway. So now we are in the same position where someone who doesn’t seem to care that hu...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Congressman grills State Department official over ‘embarrassing’ Biden-era grants to make maps 'more gay'

Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., questioned a State Department official last week over Biden-era grants for DEI programs around the world amid her claim that former President Joe Biden’s administration was "trying to make the maps more gay."Sarah Rogers, the State Department’s undersecretary for public diplomacy, was testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a hearing titled: "Advancing National Security Through Public Diplomacy.""Can you tell me what is queering the map?" asked Mast, who...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Iranian Kurdish fighters say they’re ready to strike Tehran, waiting for opening

EXCLUSIVE: Iranian Kurdish opposition groups say they are prepared to challenge Tehran but are holding back for now as the war between the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic continues to unfold.Khalid Azizi, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI), told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that Kurdish forces are closely watching developments but have no plans to launch a ground offensive at this stage.Reports in recent days have suggested that Preside...

Tech - Wired - 1 hour ago

OpenAI and Google Workers File Amicus Brief in Support of Anthropic Against the US Government

Google DeepMind chief scientist Jeff Dean is among the AI researchers and engineers rushing to Anthropic's defense.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Dutch intelligence services warn of Russian hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp

The Netherlands’ military intelligence service and domestic intelligence agency have issued a join warning claiming that Russian hackers have launched "a large-scale global cyber campaign to gain access to Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to dignitaries, military personnel and civil servants." According to the Dutch alert, hackers are imitating support chatbots to trick key targets into revealing their PINs for those communication platforms, which allows the bad actors to access incoming m...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

California House Republican announces he's leaving GOP immediately, thinning slim majority

A House lawmaker from deep-blue California is leaving the GOP effective immediately, cutting Republicans' slim margin even thinner, his office confirmed to Fox News Digital on Monday.Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., had already announced his intention to run as an Independent candidate in a Democrat-leaning district in the November midterms, but he is now deciding to take on the new political identity early."This last week, we registered under no party preference in California," Kiley told local repo...

Trump had not previously gone as far in saying that the war was nearing an end

US President had not previously gone as far in saying that the war was nearing an end.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

The Most Dangerous Molecule in ‘Star Trek’ History

As 'Starfleet Academy' sets itself on some high stakes for its season one finale, it's returning to one of the most fearsome ideas from 'Trek' past.

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

M5 Max MacBook Pro Review: Preeminent Power In the Same Old Shell

Apple’s enormously expensive M5 Max MacBook Pro has more power than the laptop can handle, literally.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Mike Evans makes shocking move to 49ers, agent explains Bucs legend's decision

Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team he has built a Hall of Fame resume with for the past 12 NFL seasons, for the San Francisco 49ers. Evans reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year deal with San Francisco worth $60.4 million, per ESPN. The Glazer family, owners of the Buccaneers, released a statement after Evans’ decision to find a new challenge outside Tampa Bay. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Saying goodbye to a legend such as Mike Evans is never easy...

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Senate campaign chief 'optimistic' for GOP majority despite darkening midterm climate

PALM BEACH, Fla. National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chair Sen. Tim Scott says he remains "incredibly optimistic" the GOP can not only hold but expand its current 53–47 majority in the fall 2026 midterm elections.But as Republicans battle stiff political headwinds as the party in power in the nation's capital traditionally loses seats in the midterms, and as the GOP faces a rough political climate fueled by economic concerns amid persistent inflation and President Donald Trump's unde...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

These Self-Configuring Modular Robots May One Day Rule the World

Billions of possible body plans, all made entirely of legs.

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

What we know about the woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's mansion

Authorities allege a Florida woman inside a Tesla opened fire on the front gate and a nearby RV at Rihanna's home. Suspect Ivanna Ortiz was arrested in Sherman Oaks.

Tech - Engadget - 1 hour ago

Bluesky's CEO is stepping down after nearly 5 years

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, who has led the upstart social platform since 2021, is stepping down from her role as its top executive. Toni Schneider, who has been an advisor and investor in Bluesky, will take over the job temporarily while Graber stays on as Chief Innovation Officer. "As Bluesky matures, the company needs a seasoned operator focused on scaling and execution, while I return to what I do best: building new things," Graber wrote in a blog post. Schneider, who was previously CEO at Wordp...

Pair charged with terrorist offences over New York explosives incident

Police say Emir Balat shouted 'Allahu akbar' as he threw a nail bomb.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Fact check: Does this video show Tehran or L.A. fires?

CBC's fact check team geolocated this video to Tehran, but Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is telling X users it's a manipulated video of Los Angeles.

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

James Carville goes on profanity-laced tirade against Trump, admits he has 'derangement syndrome'

Democratic strategist James Carville unloaded on President Donald Trump on Saturday in a profanity-laced rant, admitting that he has "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and hopes to hate the president even more."I got Trump Derangement Syndrome," Carville said during his "James Carville Explains..." podcast. "I hate the motherf-----. And you know what? I don't want to get rid of it. I don't want to get better. I want to get worse. I want to hate him more.""I pray to God in heaven, God, reign the righte...

Regional - L.A. Times - 1 hour ago

Arellano: Marco Rubio proves he really is Little Marco

Here's a reminder that no matter how high and mighty you get in Trump's White House, a Latino is still an exotic 'other.'

World - Fox News - 1 hour ago

Obama appointee’s Chicago immigration order backfires after court says she went too far

An Obama-appointed federal judge’s attempt to rein in immigration enforcement in Chicago backfired after a federal appeals court ruled she overstepped her authority and "effectively established the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago."A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit tossed out Judge Sara Ellis’ preliminary injunction and dismissed the appeal in a sharply worded 2-1 decision.The panel, comprising two Trump a...

Tech - Gizmodo - 1 hour ago

Novo Nordisk and Hims End Their Ozempic War. Here’s What It Means for You

The companies' new partnership could signal the beginning of the end for compounded GLP-1s.

How war in the Middle East could sow higher food prices and hunger

New York Times: War has a way of exposing vulnerabilities that arise from interconnection.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 hour ago

Bloc leader laughs off running 'fake' byelection candidates outside of Quebec

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding "fake" candidates in Toronto even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.

Regional - New York Times - 1 hour ago

3 Prosecutors Are Running U.S. Attorney’s Office Unlawfully, Judge Rules

The ruling, which found that the three-person leadership team in New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office was illegal, will again throw the direction of the office into question.

Crowds rally to pledge allegiance to Iran’s new leader as US, Israel war rages

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was appointed amid a fierce regional war.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Trump’s limited options to curb Iran war oil price surge

US President has insisted it will be a 'short-term' issue that will end when the war ends.

Tech - Engadget - 2 hours ago

Apple reportedly delays its planned smart display launch to fall

Mark Gurman at Bloomberg is back with the latest rumors about what's afoot with Apple's future plans, and how its ongoing difficulties with artificial intelligence seem to be creating further delays for its next wave of product launches. His sources say that Apple is expected to postpone the debut of its smart home display until later in 2026, likely September when it often introduces new gadgets. Although the hardware has reportedly been finished for months, this delay is being credited to the ...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Satellite Data Shows Iran Moving Crude Through Hormuz Chokepoint, Putting Kharg Island In Focus

Satellite Data Shows Iran Moving Crude Through Hormuz Chokepoint, Putting Kharg Island In Focus Ten days into the U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury against Iran, which has forced shut-ins at major Gulf oil and gas facilities, disrupted production at key oil fields, sent stockpiles soaring, sparked a global energy crisis (Brent crude hit $119/bbl highs overnight) and severely disrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical energy chokepoint, new s...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Oil Plummets As Trump Says Iran War 'Very Far Ahead Of Schedule' and So Could Be Over Soon

Oil Plummets As Trump Says Iran War 'Very Far Ahead Of Schedule' and So Could Be Over Soon Summary: Trump tells CBS "the war could be over soon." Oil prices drop on the headline. Lebanon wants direct peace talks with Israel to end fighting but Israeli rejects it, also amid US skepticism: Axios. Trump says too soon to talk about seizing Iran's oil but does not rule it out, tells NBC. Analyst consensus on question of potentially protracted conflict: Iran Signals a Fi...

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger Will Be Back… as Conan the Barbarian

His long-discussed 'King Conan' sequel is moving forward with 'Mission: Impossible' director Christopher McQuarrie.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Connect your research data easily to AI agents

TL; DR: we built a platform that indexes your wandb projects and past experiments and makes it easy for AI agents to analyze and generate new promising hypotheses and experiments. We built new algorit

Regional - L.A. Times - 2 hours ago

Sugar, a World Dog Surf Champion, is battling cancer, says owner

A five-time World Dog Surf Champion is battling cancer after being the first animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame.

Tech - LLM Stats - 2 hours ago

Anthropic launches code review tool to check flood of AI-generated code

Anthropic launched Code Review in Claude Code, a multi-agent system that automatically analyzes AI-generated code, flags logic errors, and helps enterprise developers manage the growing volume of code

Tech - Gizmodo - 2 hours ago

‘Lightning-in-a-Box’ Concept Could Shrink a Thunderstorm to the Size of Your Thumb

If the concept comes to life, scientists would have a field day exploring lightning with remarkable ease.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Nato intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace

Turkey summoned the Iranian ambassador over the incident.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Written hours before her execution, letter is on display in Scotland for the first time in 30 years

It is getting its star turn as part of the National Library of Scotland’s centenary year.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Even Dems Are Questioning Rep. Swalwell's Eligibility To Run For Governor

Even Dems Are Questioning Rep. Swalwell's Eligibility To Run For Governor Authored by Luis Cornelio via HeadlineUSA, Rep. Eric Swalwell has long maintained his primary residence in Washington, D.C., despite representing large portions of California in Congress. Now that he is running for California governor, his apparent on-paper-only California residency is under scrutiny - even from fellow Democrats.  Eric Swalwell / IMAGE: Evening Standard via YouTube Tom Steyer, a left-wing bi...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Hegseth once warned against endless wars. Now he’s leading Trump’s strike-first doctrine

In a little over a year, the United States has carried out dozens of airstrikes on vessels in the Caribbean tied to alleged narco-trafficking networks, launched sustained operations against Houthi forces in the Red Sea, captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, struck Iranian nuclear facilities and now embarked on an extended military campaign aimed at degrading Tehran’s missile, drone and command infrastructure.The tempo marks one of the most assertive stretches of American force projection...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

'Mormon Wives' star says plastic surgery nightmare ruined her life and reality TV career

Reality TV star Jessi Ngatikaura said she felt recent plastic surgery "ruined" her life, describing the intense scrutiny she faced both on and off camera."I’ve really been struggling," Ngatikaura told her roughly 3.2 million social media followers across Instagram and TikTok. "I genuinely feel like this last surgery ruined my life.""I know that sounds dramatic, but my whole life is my image," she explained in a video. "I am on camera, I’m on a TV show, I’m having to do press interviews, and now ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Colts shell out historic free agent deal to keep receiver Alec Pierce

The Indianapolis Colts kept one of their wide receivers in free agency, but shipped one out as well. Alec Pierce, who reportedly had offers elsewhere, is staying with the Colts after agreeing to terms on a four-year, $116 million deal, making the highest-paid free agent receiver in NFL history, according to multiple reports.Pierce is getting $84 million in guarantees, including $60 million fully guaranteed at signing. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAfter the Pierce news hit th...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Boston lead singer Tommy DeCarlo dead at 60

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer of the rock band Boston, has died. He was 60. The musician, who became the band's frontman in 2007, died on Monday after a battle with brain cancer, his daughter, Talia, told Fox News Digital. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026," Talia stated. COUNTRY STAR RAUL MALO DEAD AT 60"After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Jets running back appears to take subtle shot at team over free agency deals

New York Jets running back Breece Hall appeared to take a subtle shot at the team on Monday as the franchise reportedly came to agreements with multiple defenders at the start of free agency.The Jets placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Hall last week, preventing him from becoming a restricted free agent. Hall is allowed to negotiate with other teams and sign an offer sheet, but the team has first refusal rights.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMAs free agency began, Hall not...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

CBS News correspondent announces sudden exit from network, says he’s seeking ‘some independence’

CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane announced on Monday that he is leaving the network.MacFarlane became the latest CBS News employee to exit amid editor-in-chief Bari Weiss’ reshaping of the organization. He penned a farewell note to colleagues explaining that it was his decision to walk away. "To my incredible colleagues at CBS: I want to personally let you know that my work will soon no longer appear on CBS News. This is my decision, and I appreciate the bosses at CBS for understa...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Democrat Rep Zoe Lofgren backs SJSU for suing Trump admin over transgender volleyball scandal dispute

A congressional Democrat has come forward to support San Jose State University and the California State University for its lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., expressed support on social media for SJSU's legal challenge to the U.S. Department of Education's findings that the university violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player. "I firmly stand with SJSU and the lawsuit they have just filed against the federal government ...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Coast Guard cutter Munro returns to California home after record-breaking 11-Ton cocaine seizure

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter and its crew returned to their home in California following a 119-day mission in which they seized more than 22,000 pounds of cocaine, the largest maritime drug seizure in 18 years, in the Atlantic in support of the Trump administration's effort to target drug traffickers. The cutter Munro left its port in Alameda on Nov. 3, 2025 for training and participation in Resolute Hunter exercise offshore of San Diego, before sailing into the Pacific Ocean to conduct counternarc...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Wife of teacher killed in senior prank makes unexpected request for charged students

The wife of a Georgia high school teacher who died after what authorities described as a late-night senior prank gone wrong has asked for all charges to be dropped against the students involved.Five North Hall High students were arrested after going to math teacher Jason Hughes’ Gainesville home armed with toilet paper to carry out a long-standing prank tradition. Hughes, 40, was the intended target Thursday night.As the group tried to leave in two separate vehicles, Hughes was walking toward th...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 2 hours ago

Iran Hails Deadly Cluster Bomb Attack On Central Israel: 'First Wave Under New Ayatollah'

Iran Hails Deadly Cluster Bomb Attack On Central Israel: 'First Wave Under New Ayatollah' Since the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, Israel has suffered some rare mass casualty events and major destruction of sectors of its cities, especially in Tel Aviv. The official death toll stands at eleven civilians killed, and dozens wounded and injured; while Israel's military just suffered two troop deaths in southern Lebanon. The most devastating single incident was when nine p...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

2 men accused of bringing explosives to weekend protest in New York inspired by ISIS: court complaint

Two men who brought explosives to a protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Suspect in NYC terror probe planned attack 'bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing,' prosecutors say

A suspect in the New York City terror protest attack near Gracie Mansion allegedly planned an assault "bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing," federal prosecutors said in a criminal complaint Monday.Emir Balat allegedly made the statement after his arrest. Prosecutors say he told investigators that he and co-defendant Ibrahim Kayumi wanted to stage an attack exceeding the 2013 bombing that killed three people and injured more than 500 others.The complaint alleges that on Saturday, Balat and Ka...

Regional - New York Times - 2 hours ago

Mamdani to Expand 3-K by 1,000 Seats, Including on Staten Island

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will announce that New York City is expanding free preschool for 3-year-olds, adding 1,000 seats to meet demand across the city.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 hours ago

Kurds desperate to invade Iran ... but only if they get air cover from US jets

Iranian Kurdish militias say they will invade only with US air cover.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down

Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.

Tech - Slashdot - 2 hours ago

Qualcomm's New Arduino Ventuno Q Is an AI-Focused Computer Designed For Robotics

Qualcomm and Arduino have unveiled the Arduino Ventuno Q, a new AI-focused single-board computer built for robotics and edge systems. Engadget reports: Called the Arduino Ventuno Q, it uses Qualcomm's Dragonwing IQ8 processor along with a dedicated STM32H5 low-latency microcontroller (MCU). "Ventuno Q is engineered specifically for systems that move, manipulate and respond to the physical world with precision and reliability," the company wrote on the product page. The Ventuno Q is more sophisti...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Texas Gov Abbott issues warning of Chinese spying in medical tech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is warning state health agencies about potential Chinese spying through medical technology.Abbott directed Texas state health agencies and public university systems to address potential cybersecurity risks linked to Chinese-manufactured medical devices, citing concerns that sensitive patient data could be accessed by foreign actors."Governor @GregAbbott_TX released a letter directing state health agencies to mitigate data privacy concerns related to Chinese-sourced medical...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer

Many airports have been grappling with massive security lines as spring break travel kicked off over the weekend amid a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse.Houston ‌Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, had lines lasting an average of 3.5 hours at one point Sunday while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana told passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flights, Reuters reported.Lauren Bis, DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, told F...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Harlem Globetrotters to be featured in video game as part of centennial season

The Harlem Globetrotters will release a video game later this year as the legendary team celebrates its centennial season, Acclaim announced on Monday."Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters" is set to give sports fans the ability to pick up and play whether they’re on a PC or console.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"We combined a lot of things but it’s pick up and play and so whether it’s a half-court shot from almost out of bounds or up in t...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Trump admin officials reveal details of Freedom 250 Grand Prix in DC

Trump administration officials peeled back the curtain on what the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will look like when the green flag waves for the IndyCar race on Aug. 23.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Ambassador Monica Crowley and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled the Freedom 250 car, which had the logos of the American celebration on it.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMOfficials noted that the event is free for fans to come and watch.D...

World - Fox News - 2 hours ago

Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘his father on steroids,’ experts warn of hardline rule

"Think of Mojtaba Khamenei as his father on steroids."That is how Kasra Aarabi, director of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps research at the advocacy group United Against Nuclear Iran, described Iran’s new supreme leader in comments to Fox News Digital following reports that the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been selected to lead the Islamic Republic."Mojtaba was already operating as a ‘mini supreme leader’ in the Bayt-e Rahbari his father’s office and the core nucleus of power in the regim...

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers

A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Chaos on Mamdani’s Doorstep: ‘We’ve Never Had Anything Like This Here’

For two hours, the streets around Gracie Mansion became the stage for a heated protest, reflecting a nation seething with angst and unease.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Uber expands its program that helps pair women riders and drivers

Uber has expanded its program that helps pair women riders and drivers. The Women Preferences feature is now available nationwide, after being tested in several cities. It has previously been available in many countries around the globe and started in Saudi Arabia back in 2019. It's pretty easy to use. Women riders will see an option for Women Drivers when requesting a trip, and this also works when making a reservation in advance. Users can also make a preference for a woman driver in the setti...

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

The Real Threat Is Artificial Credit, Not Artificial Intelligence

The Real Threat Is Artificial Credit, Not Artificial Intelligence Authored by George Ford Smith via the Mises Institute, Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most capital-intensive industries in history. Consider: Semiconductor fabrication plants cost tens of billions of dollars. Massive data centers consume extraordinary amounts of electricity, sending power bills soaring. Specialized engineering talent commands premium wages. (Although the median salary for an A...

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

People Hate AI Even More Than They Hate ICE, Poll Finds

The only things less popular than AI in the poll were Iran and the Democratic Party.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Don’t Expect Nic Cage to Play the Exact Same Hero in ‘Spider-Noir’

Cage isn't playing the same version of the character that he did in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

International developers skipping GDC because the US no longer feels safe

For decades, the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco has been a yearly pilgrimage for game creators from around the world. This year, many are staying home. Developers tell Ars Technica they are increasingly unwilling to risk traveling to the United States amid stories of detentions, invasive searches, and political scrutiny at the border. Read the rest The post International developers skipping GDC because the US no longer feels safe appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Experts have speculated about the reasons for the sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan

It may be linked to China’s political gathering or the upcoming Trump visit or Iran war.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

2 Men Face Terrorism Charges After Foiled Bombing Outside Gracie Mansion

Federal authorities conducted searches after a homemade bomb that failed to detonate was thrown outside Gracie Mansion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence. No one was hurt in the incident.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Government names senior bureaucrat as new parliamentary budget officer

The Liberal government has named senior public servant Annette Ryan to serve as the new parliamentary budget officer.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Democrats Sue Trump Over Tariff Workaround

Democrats Sue Trump Over Tariff Workaround A coalition of 24 Democratic attorneys general and governors filed a lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. Court of International Trade, targeting President Trump's newly imposed global tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania joined as plaintiffs since both states have Republican attorneys general, leaving the governors to step in themselves. Arizona Attorney General Kri...

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

The $30 billion AI code editor that might already be obsolete

Cursor's four cofounders became billionaires in 2025 selling an AI code editor that hit $1 billion in annualized revenue by November. Three months later, they held an all-hands meeting with slides titled "War Time." Over the holiday break, the company's own engineers had tested Anthropic's Opus 4.5 and found that the model could write code well enough to skip human review. Read the rest The post The $30 billion AI code editor that might already be obsolete appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Anthropic sues Pentagon over being labelled a national security risk

Anthropic alleges the US government is punishing it for its stance on AI limits.

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

Live Updates: 2 Men Charged With Supporting ISIS in Gracie Mansion Attack

Federal prosecutors say that both men cited the Islamic State after they were arrested, and one said he wanted to cause more damage then the Boston Marathon bombing. No one was injured in the incident on Saturday.

Tech - LLM Stats - 3 hours ago

OpenAI are acquiring Promptfoo, an AI security platform that helps enterprises identify and remediate vulnerabilities in AI systems during development

Once the acquisition is finalized OpenAI will integrate Promptfoo’s technology directly into OpenAI Frontier, our platform for building and operating AI coworkers. submitted by /u/tekz [link] [comment

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

Woman arrested following gunshots fired near Rihanna's L.A. home

No one was injured in the shooting. A 35-year-old woman was later taken into custody and the suspect has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder.

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

The Met put 140 objects online as 3D models you can rotate

You can't see the back of a van Gogh painting at the Met. It's in a frame, against a wall. But the Metropolitan Museum of Art just put high-definition 3D scans of nearly 140 objects online, and now you can rotate "Wheat Field with Cypresses" to examine the brushstrokes from any angle, including the sides hidden by the frame. Read the rest The post The Met put 140 objects online as 3D models you can rotate appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Gizmodo - 3 hours ago

Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros Is Turning Into an International Crisis

Going to war with Iran has suddenly brought China back into the mix on the sale.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 3 hours ago

Pentagon, FAA Will Conduct Anti-Drone Laser Tests In New Mexico

Pentagon, FAA Will Conduct Anti-Drone Laser Tests In New Mexico Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, The Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agreed to conduct an anti-drone “high-energy laser test” in New Mexico over the weekend. The announcement comes a little more than a week after the FAA had to suddenly close airspace around Fort Hancock, Texas, because of what the agency at the time called “special security reasons.” The Department of War (DOW) sh...

Regional - New York Times - 3 hours ago

F.B.I. Subpoenas Records in Arizona in Expansion of 2020 Voting Inquiry

The subpoena was issued in recent days to the Arizona State Senate, which oversaw a sprawling but controversial audit of the vote result in Maricopa County.

Tech - Engadget - 3 hours ago

Samsung promises 120 games will be playable via its glasses-free 3D monitor tech by the end of the year

Samsung just announced that 120 games will be playable via its Odyssey 3D Hub platform by the end of the year. This is the platform that provides content for glasses-free 3D monitors like recent Odyssey displays. The company made this claim at GDC 2026, while also noting that the platform currently offers around 60 playable titles. Samsung has only announced a couple of games headed to the platform this year, which include Cronos: The New Dawn and Hell is Us. These are both solid third-person ac...

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago

Iran’s shadowy new Supreme Leader will see US as an implacable enemy

The events of recent days will have added a personal edge to his likely enmity.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 hours ago
Tech - Slashdot - 3 hours ago

Anthropic Sues the Pentagon After Being Labeled a Threat To National Security

Anthropic is suing the Department of Defense after the Trump administration labeled the company a "supply chain risk" and canceled its government contracts when Anthropic refused to allow its AI model Claude to be used for domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons. Fortune reports: The lawsuit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, calls the administration's actions "unprecedented and unlawful" and claims they threaten to harm "Anthropic irreparably."...

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

The philosophical case for feeling guilty about your Minecraft dog

A philosophy professor has killed three dogs in Minecraft and can't stop feeling bad about it. In an essay excerpted from his book How You Play the Game (2013), Huenemann describes the deaths with a bleak sense of comedy. The first two drowned after he built a bridge flush with the waterline the dog got trapped underneath and let out "a single plaintive yelp before dying and sinking." Read the rest The post The philosophical case for feeling guilty about your Minecraft dog appeared first on Boi...

Alt - Boing Boing - 3 hours ago

Oil companies celebrate as Trump's Iran war pushes prices toward $100 a barrel

As Trump and Whiskey Pete's war with Iran widens, oil prices are climbing toward $100 per barrel, and U.S. gas prices have already jumped about 17%. We are once again paying for a conflict that serves no one but oil interests. Read the rest The post Oil companies celebrate as Trump's Iran war pushes prices toward $100 a barrel appeared first on Boing Boing.

Tech - Gizmodo - 4 hours ago

2,000-Year-Old Graffiti in Egyptian Tombs Reveals an Unexpected Source of Ancient Tourists

The ancient scribbles, written in Tamil, read, “Cikai Korran came here and saw.”

Tech - LLM Stats - 4 hours ago

OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents

This deal underscores how frontier labs are scrambling to prove their technology can be used safely in critical business operations.

Alt - Zero Hedge - 4 hours ago

NY Fed: Inflation Expectations Dropped To 1 Year Low Ahead Of Iran War Amid Improving Household Finances

NY Fed: Inflation Expectations Dropped To 1 Year Low Ahead Of Iran War Amid Improving Household Finances While the latest NY Fed consumer expectations report shows sentiment from February, and does not account for the surge in oil prices as a result of the Iran war, the trend continues to be supportive which would be good news for the US economy if the current energy price spikes proves to be transitory.  In what was the calm before the Persian Gulf storm, ​Americans’ inflation exp...

Alt - Boing Boing - 4 hours ago

Stop hunching over your laptop in cafes

Tim Leffel, a remote worker and editor of the Nomadico newsletter who's on the road about six months a year, argues that the gear most digital nomads forget isn't software it's the physical stuff that keeps your back from staging a revolt, he writes on the Cheapest Destinations Blog. Read the rest The post Stop hunching over your laptop in cafes appeared first on Boing Boing.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 hours ago

US President gives out smart Oxfords to officials in Washington after railing against bad footwear

US President is the shoe salesman-in-chief, buying them for agency heads, congressmen.

Alt - Boing Boing - 4 hours ago

Frazetta's 1973 "Captive Princess" oil painting goes to auction

Frank Frazetta's "Captive Princess" his 1973 oil painting for the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' The People That Time Forgot is headed to Propstore's Spring Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, March 25-27, with an estimate of $500,000 to $1,000,000. Read the rest The post Frazetta's 1973 "Captive Princess" oil painting goes to auction appeared first on Boing Boing.