US Probes Whether ASML's Advanced Chip Machine Ended Up In China

US Probes Whether ASML's Advanced Chip Machine Ended Up In China Not long after Shenzhen-based Huawei unveiled what it described as a breakthrough pathway for advanced semiconductor production at the recent IEEE ISCAS conference, the Trump administration raised concerns that one of Dutch chip-equipment giant ASML's extreme ultraviolet lithography, or EUV, machines may have fallen into Chinese hands. Bloomberg reports that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised concerns that o...

Gabbard spotlights Fauci, COVID-origin questions in final act as intelligence chief amid succession fight

Just before leaving office amid a contentious battle over who will succeed her, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard used one of her final acts atop the U.S. intelligence community to spotlight Dr. Anthony Fauci's role in discussions surrounding the government's COVID-19 origins review. While much of the material is familiar, Gabbard's release underscores her effort to make questions surrounding Fauci, COVID origins and federal support for virus research part of her closing legacy ato...

China's brain chip breakthrough raises big questions

A coin-sized brain chip in China could help people with paralysis control devices using their thoughts. China has approved a brain-computer interface called NEO for commercial medical use in certain patients with paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. That moves brain-chip technology out of research trials and closer to real-world medical care.Developed by researchers at Tsinghua University and Shanghai-based Neuracle Technology, NEO sits under the skull but rests on the brain's protective ou...

Music producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, dead at 29

Police in Nashville say 29-year-old Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment Thursday by officers performing a welfare check. A cause of death has not been identified, but foul play is not suspected, and an autopsy will be conducted.

Exclusive: Harmeet Dhillon says MLB might face legal consequences for warning Giants players: 'Un-American'

The San Francisco Giants have made themselves the center of the baseball world over the last week since their Pride Night game on June 12. As they've done the past few seasons, the Giants wore specific hats with a rainbow-colored logo.This season though, several players, in some fashion, objected. One, Sam Hentges, apparently refused to wear it at all, appearing in the traditional cap the Giants wear the other 161 games. Several others wrote Bible verses on the hat in a form of silent protest.St...

Reporter's Notebook: How Trump's surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA

They didn’t know what to do.Just before 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, President Trump blindsided everyone in the U.S. Senate. In a post on Truth Social, the president declared he was "cancelling the Senate hearing" for his Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton. Moreover, the President said he would withhold Clayton’s nomination from "going forward until Jamie McDonald is approved to be U.S. Attorney."If confirmed, Clayton would vacate his post as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District...

Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay

A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday afternoon, as Washington tried to salvage a broader regional framework with Iran after talks scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.The Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire was set to take effect 9 a.m. Eastern Time/4 p.m. local time, both a senior U.S. and an Israeli official told Fox News Digital, but whether the ceasefire formally took effect remains disputed.  The White House has not ...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. exits Yankees game after fouling pitch directly into his groin in painful scene

Jazz Chisholm Jr. might be a little sore.The New York Yankees second baseman had found his groove following early-season struggles, but now, he might not have any type of groove at all.Chisholm's night was cut short in the fourth inning on Thursday after he fouled a pitch off that took a direct shot in his man area.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMHe fouled a breaking ball off that hit the dirt surrounding home plate and bounced directly back at him. After the ball made contact,...

The US banned Anthropic's Fable 5 release, but the numbers don't seem to care

Just as last week was ending, the US government forced Anthropic to pull its two newest models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns after Amazon researchers allegedly found a way t

Geena Davis Is ‘Terribly Disappointed’ That Netflix Canceled ‘The Boroughs’

The Oscar winner was saddened to hear that the sci-fi series, executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, is ending after just one season.

World Cup Betting Preview: Team USA faces Australia in World Cup clash that should be low scoring

Happy Juneteenth to everyone out there. I'm sure those words will irk a few readers, but to be honest, I'll take any federal holiday, as it means we get some time to enjoy anything we want. I know not every company is observing, but who doesn't want a day off in the middle of June? Today is even a bit more special because we get a USA World Cup game as well.My first-ever soccer article was about the USA World Cup team, and not only did the team win, but we won. I was wrong about the final score,...

The Korean Telecom Giant At the Center of Anthropic's Mythos Controversy

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: The Trump administration's move to impose export controls on Anthropic's most powerful AI technology followed a spat over the company granting South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom access to its Claude Mythos model, according to people familiar with the matter. US officials were concerned about what they alleged were SK Telecom's ties to China, those people said. Those concerns appear to have compounded when Amazon later flagged vulnerabilities to ...

Federal Court Allows National Park Service To Replace Slavery Exhibit In Philadelphia

Federal Court Allows National Park Service To Replace Slavery Exhibit In Philadelphia Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal appeals court ruled on June 18 that the Trump administration can move forward with replacing a slavery-related exhibit at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. FILE - A person views posted signs on the locations of the now removed explanatory panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at President's Hou...

Kevin O'Leary warns China is winning the AI race because U.S. states are slowing data center production

As data center projects continue to get shut down across the country, "Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary and other investors are warning that the facilities are needed to compete with China in the artificial intelligence race.Data centers are at the forefront of the continued development of AI, serving as the hardware for the large amount of electricity and infrastructure needed to improve response time and data storage. But opponents cite utility costs to local residents and environmental concerns...

WATCH: Would-be second-term President Biden left searching for family on stage after Obama Center opening

Former President Joe Biden was caught in an awkward moment when he drifted back toward the stage as the dedication ceremony for President Barack Obama’s presidential library wrapped up Thursday.Video shows Biden pulling down his sunglasses and peering into the crowd as his wife, Jill Biden, and Obama exited the stage, leaving him behind.At one moment, Biden shouted, "where’s my granddaughter?’"A person familiar with the situation told Fox News Digital that Biden was searching for his granddaught...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces potential leadership challenge from newly-elected Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham has officially won his special election and regained a seat in Parliament, setting him up to challenge the deeply unpopular Keir Starmer as the leader of the Labour party and as prime minister.Burnham, currently the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwest England, won a seat in Makerfield and came away with 55% of the vote in a field of more than a dozen candidates, according to The Associated Press. The runner-up was Rob Kenyon of Reform UK, a right-wing populist party, who receiv...

Jimmy Kimmel reveals he asked major Trump critic to guest host while he's on vacation as a 'special treat'

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said during his show on Thursday that he asked Rosie O'Donnell, among others, if she would guest host his show during his two-month vacation, framing the choice as a "special treat" for President Donald Trump."I hope you’re paying attention this summer. I will be taking the next two months off, this time voluntarily," he said, referring to his brief hiatus from the air in September 2025."We have assembled a potent group of hosts to fill in for me beginning with Tiffa...

Amazon MGM Studios Backs Out of Sam Altman Biopic Months After Amazon Gave OpenAI Tons of Money

The decision comes months after Amazon announced a $50 billion partnership with the AI company.

ATP fines tennis player Corentin Moutet $40,000 for profane interview following HSBC Championships win

Tennis fans may have found the sport's next "bad boy," but an R-rated on-court interview may have that outlaw's wallet feeling a little lighter.Following a win at the HSBC Championships on Monday, French tennis player Corentin Moutet was interviewed at center court and unleashed a flurry of F-bombs into the reporter's microphone.WARNING: VIDEO CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGEIt was obviously meant as a joke, but several fans and officials didn't treat it as a laughing matter, including the ATP.SUNS GU...

Norway imposes a near ban on gen AI use by elementary school children and restricts its use in older kids' education, to prevent a negative impact on learning

Terje Solsvik / Reuters: Norway imposes a near ban on gen AI use by elementary school children and restricts its use in older kids' education, to prevent a negative impact on learning Norway is impo

Billionaire Ambani wants AI in every call, app, and home

Reliance is weaving AI into telecom services used by more than 500 million people.

European robotics start-ups go up against Chinese heavyweights

Humanoid robots able to perform tasks from grape harvesting to welcoming visitors were front and center at France's Vivatech trade fair this week, with European firms looking to fill niches beyond wha

Polymarket Launches Its First Entertainment Podcast: ‘What Are the Odds?’

The company clearly hopes to expand its outreach to women.

Trump administration opens four Title IX investigations into Michigan and North Carolina school districts

The United States Department of Education announced this week that it has opened four new investigations into Title IX violations - three in Michigan and one in North Carolina.Two districts, Ann Arbor Public Schools and Monroe Public Schools, are being investigated for allegedly allowing biological males to compete against girls. Ann Arbor and the Chippewa Valley School District are also being investigated for allegedly allowing student-athletes use the opposite biological gender's locker room, ...

Appeals Court Allows Ohio To Restrict Children's Use Of Social Media

Appeals Court Allows Ohio To Restrict Children's Use Of Social Media Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring social media companies to obtain parental consent before permitting children under 16 to access their platforms. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone on Dec. 9, 2025. Hollie Adams/Reuters The law, known as the Social M...

Trump-Meloni spat grows over claim Italian PM 'begged' for photo: 'astonished'

A simmering rift between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni burst into the open Friday after the G7 summit, exposing growing tensions between two leaders whose close political alliance had long positioned Meloni among Trump's closest allies on the world stage."Donald Trump's statements are completely made up. I am frankly astonished. I don't ‌know why ⁠the president of the United States behaves like this towards his allies: it is not the first time, moreover," Melon...

American League Central showdown: How to bet series opener between White Sox and Tigers

A 1-1 day on the diamond yesterday isn't exactly what I wanted, but I'll take it, as it is always better than losing both plays. The one win on the Twins was pretty sweat-free and no issues. The loss on the Red Sox was a little more frustrating. Trey Yesavage, to his credit, threw a great game, but the Red Sox tied it up and then blew it late. Oh well, let's go to the AL Central for this one.The American League Central Division leader plays in this game, only it isn't who any of us expected. As ...

Meta Lobbies Congress For Protection From Child-Harm Lawsuits

Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Reuters: Meta has lobbied the U.S. Congress for legal immunity from child-harm claims tied to social media products such as Instagram, as it faces thousands of lawsuits from young users and their families, according to a source familiar with the matter and proposed legislative language reviewed by Reuters. If adopted by lawmakers and passed into law as part of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate, such a pr...

This Deal Days discount gets you 6TB of secure cloud storage for $190

TL;DR: Get Drime's 6TB of lifetime encrypted cloud storage, compliance tracking, and collaboration tools for $189.97 (reg. $599) during Deal Days through June 28. Nobody ever deletes anything anymore. Screenshots from 2018. PDFs you'll definitely read someday. Videos from phones you no longer own. Read the rest The post This Deal Days discount gets you 6TB of secure cloud storage for $190 appeared first on Boing Boing.

Get smarter on your downtime with lifetime documentary streaming for $130 during Deal Days

TL;DR: For $129.97 (reg. $999), you can get lifetime access to MagellanTV, an ad-free documentary streaming service with over 4,000 high-quality documentary movies and TV series from around the globe. Deal Days is Stack Social's answer to Prime Day, so you can expect some good savings. Read the rest The post Get smarter on your downtime with lifetime documentary streaming for $130 during Deal Days appeared first on Boing Boing.

SEE IT: Dem senator downplays security threat of illegal immigration after alleged White House terror plot

A longtime Senate Democrat declined to directly condemn illegal immigration as a national security threat after it was revealed the terror plot to ambush the UFC White House event Sunday night was schemed by an immigrant from Mexico.Abraham Alvarez is an illegal immigrant from Mexico who overstayed his visa, according to Homeland Security information first obtained by Fox News Digital. He was identified as the alleged "ringleader" of a network of 23 individuals who planned to carry out a "mass c...

SEE IT: Dem senator downplays security threat of illegal immigration after White House terror plot

A longtime Senate Democrat declined to directly condemn illegal immigration as a national security threat after it was revealed the terror plot to ambush the UFC White House event Sunday night was schemed by an immigrant from Mexico.Abraham Alvarez is an illegal immigrant from Mexico who overstayed his visa, according to Homeland Security information first obtained by Fox News Digital. He was identified as the alleged "ringleader" of a network of 23 individuals who planned to carry out a "mass c...

Maine Democrats reject Platner-backed candidate in blow to scandal-plagued Senate hopeful

Hannah Pingree, the former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, clinched the Democratic nomination in Maine's 2026 gubernatorial race.Pingree defeated a crowded field of primary challengers in the blue-leaning state's Democratic primary, according to The Associated Press. Former Maine State Senate President Troy Jackson, an economic populist backed by embattled U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner, was also viewed as a top contender for the party's nomination. Jackson’s loss is a blow ...

Freddy, the viral World Cup tourist, links up with country singer Ella Langley and the internet loves it

World Cup sensation Freddy dipped his toes into the country music world in epic fashion.Freddy, a German tourist, has taken the internet by storm ever since arriving in America for the World Cup. The man's real name isn't known, but his content is gold as he chronicles life in America.The X account has gained a following of nearly 700,000 people, and he discovered one of the best entertainers in America on his road trip: Country star Ella Langley.INTERNET FALLS IN LOVE WITH GERMAN SOCCER FAN DIS...

Gilgo Beach serial killer's ex-wife says he 'got what he deserved' after he gets max sentence for 8 murders

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. Asa Ellerup, the ex-wife of convicted Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann, said through her attorney Friday that the 62-year-old architect "got what he deserved" when a New York judge hit him with the maximum possible sentence this week for a string of murders between 1993 and 2010."She believes the sentence is appropriate for his crimes, and obviously he got what he deserved," said Ellerup's attorney, Bob Macedonio. "You can’t kill eight people. She’d never condone any of th...

Astronomers Want to Build a Swarm of Telescopes to Find LIFE

Current plans for flagship telescopes in the 2040s are focused on answering a simple question - are we alone? Our best telescopes to date, such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have only given us tantalizing glimpses into the atmospheres or other worlds, but not enough to truly determine whether or not life as we know it exists there. Astronomers have been waiting for technology to catch up to their dreams of what is possible in terms of new types of telescopes, and recently the W.M. Kec...

More people get news from AI chatbots, but trust remains low

According to the Reuters Institute's Digital News Report 2026, 10 percent of people worldwide now use AI chatbots for news every week, up from 7 percent a year ago. Only 4 percent regularly click thro

U.S. kills 3 people on alleged drug-carrying boat, as senators demand to see unedited video of strikes

The U.S. military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, killing three people, as Donald Trump's administration wages its ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America, which has now killed well over 200 people.

Pro wrestling star Austin Aries talks getting back in the ring, upcoming MLW title match vs Blue Panther

Pro wrestling star Austin Aries is looking for gold.Aries will go up against Blue Panther for the Major League Wrestling (MLW) National Openweight Championship on "MLW Fusion" on Saturday night in one of his biggest matches since he returned to the ring.He told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he planned to leave the ring with the title around his waist and that he had respect for Blue Panther for being able to compete for so long.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE RO...

A Vintage, Last-of-Its-Kind Aircraft Will Launch NASA’s Swift Rescue Mission

Built in 1974, the Stargazer aircraft is the last Lockheed L-1011 that's still flying.

Jack Osbourne tells critics to 'shut the f--- up' after backlash over White House UFC fight attendance

Jack Osbourne is defending his choice to attend the UFC fight at the White House over the weekend, saying that some critical comments he’s gotten have been "completely insane and like what the f---?"The former reality star shared a video on his YouTube channel to discuss the backlash he's received, and he shared several examples of social media comments that said things like "So disappointed" and "This is kinda devastating not gonna lie.""I went to a sporting event. That’s it," he clarified. "I ...

The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years

Years after initial tests, researchers are now racing to see if a vaccine developed in 2011 can help fight the current Bundibugyo outbreak in Congo.

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing

The Crypto Risk No One Is Discussing  Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance With bitcoin hovering near $65,000, down about 50% over the last year, the mood across crypto has become increasingly subdued lately. For most of the 2020s, cryptocurrency transformed from a niche financial experiment into a major political issue. What began as a technology debate evolved into a cultural and ideological battleground, with Republicans increasingly positioning themselves as defenders of digital ...

Take a Look at Richard Brake’s Evil and Creepy Geppetto in a New ‘Pinocchio: Unstrung’ Clip

Plus, Chris Elliott to hunt Bigfoot alongside stars of Resident Alien and The Doom Generation in "creature-filled adventure comedy."

Accelerate campaign workflow with insights from Adobe Marketing Agent for Amazon Quick

This post shows how to enable Adobe Marketing Agent for Amazon Quick using a Model Context Protocol (MCP). We walk you through how to configure the integration, authenticate using your Adobe credentia

Jay Leno calls Joe Rogan 'the new Johnny Carson' as he reflects on what changed in late-night television

Jay Leno is teasing the future of late-night television by declaring an unlikely new frontman in a sit-down interview with Deadline published Wednesday. "I mean, podcasts really are the new talk show. Joe Rogan is the new Johnny Carson," Leno told the outlet. While crowning the new king of talk, Leno pointed to Rogan’s ability to host interviews that included meaningful conversations something that he believes is lacking in modern-day television shows."Joe talks to everybody about everything," L...

Goldie Hawn sounds the alarm on childhood celebrity culture: 'All I can say is it's a nightmare'

Goldie Hawn is sounding the alarm on a celebrity culture that rewards young people with attention before achievement.During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers."It's a nightmare," Hawn said. "All I can say is it's a nightmare.""The First Wives Club" star argued that children and teenagers are ill-equipped to...

Loss Function Explained For Noobs (How Models Know They Are Wrong)

This is a simple guide to understanding loss functions in machine learning and how models learn from their mistakes.

New benchmark exposes how badly AI struggles with real knowledge work

Even the best AI model fails at realistic knowledge work, fully solving just 3 percent of tasks. The article New benchmark exposes how badly AI struggles with real knowledge work appeared first on The

These Award-Winning Science Photos Capture the Beauty—and Weirdness—of Research

From fluorescent mosquitoes to scientists swimming alongside whale sharks, Nature's annual photo contest offers a rare look at science in action.

"No Greater Threat To America's Way Of Life": Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution To Condemn CCP Leader Xi Jinping

"No Greater Threat To America's Way Of Life": Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution To Condemn CCP Leader Xi Jinping Authored by Dorothy Li via The Epoch Times, U.S. senators have voiced support for ordinary Chinese people and denounced communist regime leader Xi Jinping for lying to Americans and committing human rights abuses. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved on June 16 by voice vote a resolution (Senate Resolution 444) condemning Xi for “deceit, undermining prospects for p...

Why people might ditch their smartwatches for something simpler

Not everyone wants a screen on their wrist.

US Government Sold $518 Billion of Treasury Securities this Week. 6-Month to 2-Year Treasury Yields Spike on Warsh’s “Regime Change” at the Fed

The 1-year Treasury yield spiked by 16 basis points, to 4.0%, highest since July, three rate cuts ago, as the bond market now expects multiple rate hikes.

Amazon MGM Studios drops Luca Guadagnino's mostly finished movie on Sam Altman; Amazon struck a major deal with OpenAI in February, including a $50B investment (Variety)

Variety: Amazon MGM Studios drops Luca Guadagnino's mostly finished movie on Sam Altman; Amazon struck a major deal with OpenAI in February, including a $50B investment The film, starring Andrew Gar

Rob Gronkowski calls AJ Brown the 'X factor' to put Patriots back in Super Bowl contention

A.J. Brown is already putting in work with his New England Patriots teammates after months of trade rumors led to the Philadelphia Eagles finally shipping the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to Foxborough.It’s a marriage that both sides were seeking, with Brown’s frustrating 2025 campaign coming to an end with a Wild Card Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers at home. Now, he slots right in as the team’s top receiver with Stefon Diggs out after just one year.The Patriots are the reigning AFC c...

Israel-Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire After Clashes Stall Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Israel-Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire After Clashes Stall Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Summary: Israel and Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire  Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed After Israel-Lebanon Clashes Erupt  Israel and Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire that will begin on Friday at 4 p.m. local time, Reuters reported. ISRAEL, HEZBOLLAH AGREE TO CEASEFIRE STARTING ON FRI: RTRS ISRAEL, HEZBOLLAH AGREE ON CEASEFIRE FR...

UK Gilt Yields Spike As Burnham Win Opens Door To Oust Starmer

UK Gilt Yields Spike As Burnham Win Opens Door To Oust Starmer The odds of embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer being ousted by the end of July are soaring this morning... ...after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive victory for the ruling Labour Party that delivers him a seat in Parliament and, with it, a pathway to challenge Starmer for his job. Burnham was elected in a standalone contest for the constituency of Makerfield, in northwestern England, with a ...

Should you change your phone number after a hack?

Getting hacked once is scary enough. But getting hacked again after changing carriers, replacing cards and trying to recover your accounts can make it feel like the criminals are always one step ahead. That is exactly what happened to Lela in Ohio, who reached out after a frightening string of account takeovers."All my accounts have been hacked," Lela said. "I had my phone number transferred to another carrier, ATandT, and I'm experiencing it again. They have hacked my phone number again." She s...

Banning Open Source AI Would Be A Mistake

This post was originally an op-ed co-authored with Kevin Xu of Interconnected for a general, non-technical audience.

SEN PETER WELCH: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it’s Cuba

The writing on the wall is unmistakable: President Donald Trump is leading us into another reckless war, this time with Cuba.Since the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, the White House has been tightening the screws on Cuba in the hope that Cuba’s leaders will either capitulate or the Cuban people will rise up and overthrow them. Three months ago, Trump said Cuba "is going to fall pretty soon … they want to make a deal so badly … and we’ll see how that works out."Like the president’s many ...

The CEO of Allbirds’ new AI biz has a plan, but no employees

Call it a startup with a sole founder and a very large seed round, but what's next is less clear.

Toy Story 5 is a surprisingly thoughtful critique of technology

Toy Story 5 introduces a tablet as a villain, but it's also smart enough to realize tech isn't always bad. Parents just need to step up.

The CEO of Allbirds' new AI biz has a plan, but no employees

Call it a startup with a sole founder and a very large seed round, but what's next is less clear.

Texas sheriff rescues RV full of Swedish World Cup fans who needed a helping hand, buy Burrow's Bronco and MEAT

The sun is shining the brightest it has shined this summer. The flowers are opening by the minute. The U.S. Open is on TV. And we get another U.S. men's soccer match this afternoon. Guys, if there was ever a day to skip work after lunch, this is it. But, first, let's dive into Friday Screencaps.By now, you've seen it all from the European and Japanese World Cup fans traveling around the U.S. But you haven't seen a Texas sheriff having to save the day until this morning. Let's go to Atascosa Coun...

Amazon won't release Sam Altman biopic focused on OpenAI's 2023 leadership crisis

Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic has to find a new studio after Amazon dropped it.

Oshawa, Ont. man pleads guilty to stealing Texas Republican Party data

Lawyers for an Ontario man accused of stealing and leaking Texan Republican Party data in 2021 say he has pleaded guilty before a Canadian court.

Futures Rebound, Oil Slides, After Israel And Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire

Futures Rebound, Oil Slides, After Israel And Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire Update: the Yo-Yo insanity that is the on again, off again Iran war. Moments after we reported that futures and global risk assets had sold off overnight on a delay to today's start of peace talks in Switzerland due to Iran's protest of ongoing violence in Lebanon, moments ago Reuters reported that Israel and Hezbollah have ​agreed to a ‌ceasefire set to begin at 4 ​p.m. local time ​on Friday, citing a senior...

Trump leaves Netanyahu endorsement hanging with pointed warning ahead of crucial election

President Donald Trump signaled he is likely to back Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections, dangling a potentially powerful endorsement even as he has been at odds with the Israeli leader publicly over the tensions in Iran and Lebanon."I’ll have to look at who’s running, but I like Bibi very much. I would be most likely to endorse him," Trump said in an interview with Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, using Netanyahu’s nickname, the Jerusalem Post reported T...

Canadian businessman Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault, indecent assault

Gabbard Drops Fauci COVID-19 Receipts On Last Day: He Funded The Research, Cooked The Cover Story, Then Lied To Congress

Gabbard Drops Fauci COVID-19 Receipts On Last Day: He Funded The Research, Cooked The Cover Story, Then Lied To Congress Newly declassified documents released Thursday by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard show that a U.S. national laboratory assessed the COVID-19 lab-origin hypothesis as a serious possibility as early as May 2020, as well as evidence of U.S.-funded coronavirus research that included planning for spike-protein modifications, receptor-adaptation experime...

Republican congressman will end monthslong absence from DC after missing 135 roll call votes

After more than 100 days away from Capitol Hill, Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is set to return to Washington, D.C., in the coming weeks.Kean, 57, will be present for votes during the June 30 session, a spokesperson for the congressman confirmed to Fox News Digital. The two-term New Jersey lawmaker has been sidelined for months with a personal health issue and has yet to disclose the nature of the ailment. Kean has pledged to be transparent about his illness once he is back in Washington.The New Je...

Angel Reese mocks Caitlin Clark after clear push as WNBA's best rivalry hits new gear

Angel Reese took down Caitlin Clark in Thursday night's latest edition of the WNBA's best rivalry, and -- you'll be stunned to know this -- it didn't come without drama.I know. Drama in an Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark game? Unheard of!Reese led the Dream with 21 points on a surprising 8 of 14 shooting, adding 11 rebounds and only four mebounds. Clark was good (26 points), but this night belonged to Reese and the Dream.Fair is fair, and we have to be fair here. I know folks won't like it, but I'm no...

John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner and chair of the ICO, the country's data and AI regulator, resigned following a workplace investigation

Liv McMahon / BBC: John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner and chair of the ICO, the country's data and AI regulator, resigned following a workplace investigation John Edwards, the UK's informatio

What AI Is... And Is Not

What AI Is... And Is Not Authored by Charles Hugh-Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, It behooves us to be clear on what AI is and is not, as the confusion of the two is the source of both the giddy hype and the opaque risks. Whether we admit it or not, we are collectively making an epoch-changing bet that AI is fantastic, unstoppable Progress with a capital P so large it blots out the sky. Like all bets, this bet is risky, and if it fails we will all pay the price in capital mis-allocated...

Amazon is investigating three employees who spoke out against building more AI data centers

The engineers who spoke negatively about AI data centers at Seattle city hearings accuse Amazon of threatening their jobs over their testimonies.

Golf fans fume at pathetic US Open course conditions as USGA takes the teeth out of Shinnecock

They've taken the teeth out of Shinnecock Hills.Or, at the very least, they've given her some dentures.That's the sentiment a majority of golf fans share after Thursday's opening round of the 126th U.S. Open, which was suspended by darkness at around 8:30 p.m.Yes. The USGA is under fire, again, in Southampton eight years after the infamous 2018 U.S. Open, where I'm fairly certain Zach Johnson is somehow still complaining about the course.2026 US OPEN TEE TIMES: MOST NOTABLE PAIRINGS FOR THE OPEN...

'Dig of the century' beneath Notre Dame reveals mysterious markings, ancient secrets

Archaeologists excavating Notre Dame cathedral in Paris have uncovered centuries of buried history, including a 1,700-year-old Roman coin and baffling markings that experts still can't explain.The excavation, which has been in the works for years, began after the cathedral was rebuilt in the wake of a devastating 2019 fire. The latest results were reported earlier in June by the Associated Press (AP). Digging in the cathedral's forecourt, archaeologists have searched roughly 13 feet below ground...

Disgraced Murdaugh trial clerk who helped blow up murder conviction claims protection from payback lawsuit

The former court clerk whose conduct helped overturn Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction is now asking a federal judge to toss the disgraced lawyer's lawsuit against her.In a motion filed Thursday, former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill asked a federal court to dismiss Murdaugh's lawsuit seeking $600,000 in damages, arguing he has no legal right to recover the money he spent on his defense during his 2023 double-murder trial.Hill is asking the judge to dismiss the case on multiple ground...

Dem justices slap Soros-backed Philly DA with power strip in stunning decision: 'Not reliable'

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, ordered Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s office to face new outside scrutiny over its post-conviction concessions after the state’s high court found the office’s handling of one convicted murderer’s case was unreliable and said similar problems extended beyond just that single case.Justice Kevin Dougherty, a Democrat, wrote the 4-3 opinion in the case of Levar Brown, a Philadelphia man whose murder convictions b...

‘Sugar’ Season 2 Investigates a Gritty New Case While Ripping Into Old Wounds

Colin Farrell's sci-fi private eye series returns to Apple TV.

Jelly Roll, Bunnie Xo 'still having a baby together' despite divorce: everything we know about the split

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's split may have shocked fans, but signs of trouble had reportedly been surfacing for months. Bunnie went into detail about her side of the story during a June 18 episode of her podcast, "Dumb Blonde," in which she cleared up rumors, shed some light on their relationship and revealed some surprising future plans.  Jelly Roll filed for divorce on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The 41-year-old country star...

The Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2026: Compare the Air, Pro, Mini

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

Michelle Obama’s ‘me’ answer about next chapter draws social media backlash

Former first lady Michelle Obama drew criticism from conservatives after telling ABC's "Good Morning America" that the next chapter of her life could be summed up in one word during a joint interview with former President Barack Obama at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.Co-anchor Robin Roberts asked the former first couple to describe their next chapter in one word during a lighthearted segment about their lives after the White House. Barack Obama answered first."Fun," he said.OBAMA PRES...

Hormuz Ship Traffic Rebounds To Highest Level Since Start Of War, Iran Renews Restrictions

Hormuz Ship Traffic Rebounds To Highest Level Since Start Of War, Iran Renews Restrictions Oil prices are on track to close lower for the week, with WTI futures down more than 9% versus last Friday’s close after the US and Iran secured an interim peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The normalization phase for tanker traffic through the Hormuz maritime chokepoint is still in its early stages, but the market is already beginning to price in a major wave of physical crude and c...

Iranian and Israeli athletes react to memorandum of understanding to end US-Iran war

As Americans remain divided on the memorandum of understanding to end the war in Iran, star athletes who represent two of the countries most impacted by the deal have shared their thoughts.The memorandum establishes a 60-day negotiating period during which the United States and Iran will attempt to reach a more comprehensive deal.The agreement also includes provisions aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and provides limited sanctions waivers tied to continued nego...

Spike Jonze, Filmmaker Behind ‘Her,’ Warns of ‘Manipulative’ AI Chatbot Design

The writer-director also weighed in on what AI's role in Hollywood should be.

Montreal mayor says husband, who is Black, was stopped last year 'at least 5 or 6 times for nothing'

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says a moratorium on police checks would be a “good first step” in helping address allegations of racism within the city’s police service. In an interview on Radio-Canada’s Tout un Matin, the mayor said her husband, who is Black, has been stopped “at least five or six times for nothing” in the past year.

Pressure grows on Quebec premier to hold inquiry into racism within Montreal police

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.

Groups echo call for public inquiry into racism within Quebec police, send letter to premier

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.

Canonical's New AI Tool Wants You to Talk to Ubuntu Instead of Type

In April, Jon Seager of Canonical laid out the company's plan for handling AI in Ubuntu. The framework split things into two groups, implicit AI that quietly improves what you already use and explicit AI that are features you'd actually summon on purpose.Back then, Jon gave speech-to-text and text-to-speech as one of the examples of what an implicit feature could look like. Weeks later, one piece of that puzzle has materialized in the form of Myna.While the tool is early in the development cycle...

Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): Netgear, Asus, Amazon, and More

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

RFK Jr.’s New Lyme Plan Is More Conspiracy Than Science

Chronic Lyme disease is a dubious medical diagnosis, but that isn't stopping RFK Jr. from boosting it.

‘The Closet’ Is the Next Best Thing to Actually Getting an Invite to the Criterion Collection’s Fabled Closet

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“The Closet” Is the Next Best Thing to Actually Getting an Invite to the Criterion Collection’s Fabled Closet

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Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed After Israel-Lebanon Clashes Erupt

Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed After Israel-Lebanon Clashes Erupt Talks between Iran and the US were postponed on Friday in Switzerland, delaying what was supposed to be the opening round of negotiations towards a permanent peace and nuclear deal. The delay appears to center on a new escalation between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, a troubling development that threatens the fresh interim deal signed by President Trump and Iran ju...

The US FERC approves new orders to fast-track data center power requests, aiming to handle them in 90 days, while bringing new requirements for AI hyperscalers (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: The US FERC approves new orders to fast-track data center power requests, aiming to handle them in 90 days, while bringing new requirements for AI hyperscalers US regulators have taken th

New blue paint under Reflecting Pool already peeling

The lining of the Reflecting Pool at Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial was painted blue to please Trump: a no-bid $14.7m contract that went to a company that had worked on one of his swimming pools. Within days of the pool being refilled, it was full of algae. Read the rest The post New blue paint under Reflecting Pool already peeling appeared first on Boing Boing.

Siemens expects Xcelerator revenue to more than double in 2026, aiming to make the platform an industrial app store integrating software and hardware offerings

Marilen Martin / Bloomberg: Siemens expects Xcelerator revenue to more than double in 2026, aiming to make the platform an industrial app store integrating software and hardware offerings Siemens AG

Another lawyer joins Karmelo Anthony's appeal as killer claims he cannot pay for counsel

FRISCO, Texas – Karmelo Anthony has secured another lawyer in his fight to appeal his murder conviction.He was tried, convicted and sentenced to 35 years behind bars earlier this month for stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas. He has since filed a notice of appeal.Collin County court records indicate criminal defense attorney Lara Bracamonte Davila is his current court-appointed lawyer.JEFF METCALF SPEAKS OUT ABOUT LOSING SON AUSTIN AND HOW...

Fans call foul on MLB after league warns players over Bible verses on Pride caps

Baseball fans accused Major League Baseball (MLB) of dropping the ball after the league threatened to discipline San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their caps for the team's "Pride Night."Fox News Digital spoke to Texas Rangers fans at the team's "Faith and Family" game Thursday to get their reactions as Major League Baseball faces mounting backlash over its response, with critics arguing the league's embrace of progressive social causes is alienating its fanbase.The Rangers ...