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Murders In The US Set To Hit 126-Year-Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS
Murders In The US Set To Hit 126-Year-Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, Crime rates have fallen to “historic lows” across the United States, with homicides this year on track to register the lowest level in at least 126 years, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the first half of 2026, homicides were down 18 percent compared to the first half of last year, DHS said in a July 31 statement. ...
Michigan reports 1st 2 U.S. deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite
Two people have died in the Cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.
The First Full ‘Star Wars’ Anime Series Arrives This Week
A new trailer is here to remind you that 'Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi' hits Disney+ on August 5.
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Las Vegas bar’s cocktail helps shelter animals find homes
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Trump Blasts 'Duplicitous' Iran, Says 'Last Chance To Sign A Good Document'
Trump Blasts 'Duplicitous' Iran, Says 'Last Chance To Sign A Good Document' Summary Trump claims Iran wants talks; Tehran again denies any US negotiations. Trump says Gulf allies halted planned US strikes in favor of diplomacy. Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman are progressing, but US actions remain the obstacle. Oil prices still falling on optimism over Hormuz negotiations and uptick in transit. Tehran is betting it can outlast Trump by raising the costs of confrontation. //...
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VC Money Floods Into US Nuclear Startups As AI Power Demand Explodes
VC Money Floods Into US Nuclear Startups As AI Power Demand Explodes Authored by Haley Zaremba via OilPrice.com, Global VC funding for nuclear fission and fusion startups has already topped $4.5 billion across 81 companies in 2026, on pace to beat 2025's $6.2 billion record. Big Tech figures including Sam Altman and Bill Gates are pouring money into fusion to keep up with AI's ballooning electricity demand. Critics warn the startup boom is skipping voluntary safety guar...
Tourist hot spot slapped with US travel warning renewal due to crime and terror
Americans traveling to Belgium are facing a renewed travel warning from the U.S. State Department after officials cited concerns about crime, terrorism and civil unrest.The department recently increased Belgium's advisory to Level 2, "Exercise Increased Caution" urging travelers to remain alert while visiting the European country.Known for its medieval cities, historic landmarks, chocolate and beer, Belgium attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year.AMERICANS WARNED POPULAR TR...
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Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
Dem senator accuses Pentagon of murder with boat strikes targeting drug traffickers
Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., in a letter to President Donald Trump suggested that an examination of the evidence indicates that the administration's boat strikes against alleged drug traffickers have killed people who were not participating in narcotrafficking."They are murder victims," the lawmaker asserted in the Aug. 3 letter.White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital, "On the campaign trail, President Trump promised to take on the cartels – and he has take...
GOP lawmaker's gifts, 'effusive affection' toward young staffers detailed in explosive ethics report
A House GOP lawmaker is accused of sexually harassing two "young female staffers" in his office in an explosive report that details lavish gifts, trips, and even reciting a poem for one of the aides in an incident that made others in his office uncomfortable.The House Ethics Committee is recommending a censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., after an extensive probe found that he violated the House of Representatives' code of conduct with repeated incidents targeting the two staffers."Specifical...
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WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic
WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic
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'The Exorcist' actor Linda Blair's home and dog kennels searched by L.A. County officials
L.A. County officials said the 'goal is to inspect this property for buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs.'
Want the best bass out of your headphones? Here's what to look for
Before you go spend money on new headphones, try these adjustments. You can probably improve the sound on the ones you have.
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Trump tells Iran to make a deal or surrender as Tehran denies negotiations
Iran says it is not holding direct talks with Washington.
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Chino Hills suspect charged with murder after kidnapped businessman found in trunk, prosecutors say
Jianquan Bo, 66, who prosecutors say helped his brother kidnap the victim, was charged with the murder of 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer.
Tucson grandmother who beat cancer twice killed in alleged attack by felon at apartment
A Tucson grandmother who twice survived cancer died after she was allegedly attacked by a felon outside her apartment complex, authorities said.The Tucson Police Department confirmed that 61-year-old Susan Gehrke died four days after a July 24 attack at an apartment complex.Dahseir Edward Jefferson, 27, was arrested four days after the attack and initially booked on two counts of aggravated assault. Police later amended the charges to include second-degree murder following Gehrke’s death. He is ...
The Tariff Refunds Are Rolling in—but Gadget Prices Aren’t Dropping
Amazon is promising you can get some refund back in a 'limited set of circumstances.'
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Why the US-Japan Joint Intervention to Prop Up the Yen? Fear of Treasury Yields Blowing Out if Japan Becomes a Forced Seller
The prior interventions failed to permanently turn around the downward spiral of the yen. What’s needed: much tighter monetary policies by the BOJ.
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Trump Gaza plan unravels as Israel steps up its campaign against Hamas
The agreement the US President hailed as 'historic' is already in tatters.
No One Knows What the Hell Elon Musk’s AI Graph Means
We're starting to think Elon might not be very bright.
‘House of the Dragon’ Star Gayle Rankin on What It’s Like Being a Freaky Westeros Witch
Harrenhal's own Alys Rivers weighs in on the wild events of 'The Dragon in Winter.'
SpaceX Is About to Find Out How Many Insiders Want to Hit the Eject Button
Abandon rocket ship.
Samsung Bans Smart TV Apps That Share Users' Internet Connections
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Several popular Samsung smart TV apps contain code that share the owner's internet connection with strangers, potentially putting millions of Samsung smart TVs at risk of hijacking, according to new security research published on Monday. Some of these apps claim to have been installed on hundreds of millions of smart TVs in people's homes, per the app developers. At least one of the smart TV apps was a simple Pac-Man game that Samsung had endo...
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After Blockbuster IPO, China's Memory Giant CXMT Plans Second Chip Plant In Beijing
After Blockbuster IPO, China's Memory Giant CXMT Plans Second Chip Plant In Beijing CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by output and certainly by market value thanks to its blowout IPO pricing one week ago, which saw its stock surge more than 7x from its offering price of 8.66 yuan per share, is considering building a second memory-chip plant in Beijing and is in financing talks with a tech manufacturing hub backed by the local government, Reuters reported citing source familiar. The...
Michigan reports 2 deaths in rare parasite outbreak that has sickened more than 11,000
Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the state's sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking a rare fatal outcome from the intestinal parasite, health officials said Monday.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said the deaths were identified as part of the ongoing outbreak, which has so far sickened 11,234 people statewide. As of Thursday, 193 people with reported infections said they had been hospitalized.According to the agency, medical records showed both...
The Anbernic RG SP will be available on August 5
This modern-day Game Boy Advance SP remake starts at $65, but Anbernic is offering early bird pricing.
Xbox 360 games are reportedly coming to PC as well
Like Sony, Xbox may be laying the groundwork for an all-digital future.
Trump DOJ corners school district with 7-day ultimatum over trans policy keeping parents in the dark
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon demanded in a letter sent July 29 that a school district in Maryland stop hiding information about student gender transitions from parents or face litigation from the Justice Department."By categorically withholding ‘(i)nformation about a student’s gender identity’ from parents except where ‘legally required,’ AACPS appears to have adopted a blanket, district-wide practice of nondisclosure untethered to FERPA’s enumerated exceptions … parents were denie...
Liquid Fluoride Can Stop Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Finds
Children who had liquid fluoride applied directly to their teeth were less likely to experience further teeth decay.
Kamala Harris leaves Biden off list of top three 'most effective' presidents
Former Vice President Kamala Harris left former President Joe Biden off a list of her top three most effective U.S. presidents in an interview on Friday."In your view, rank the top three most effective presidents in American history," Marc Morial, the president of the National Urban League, asked Harris at the National Urban League conference on Friday.She joked, "Marc, don't make me do that."Harris then went on to name Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) as her first pick and said she watched an NP...
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Kalshi and Polymarket's Combined Volume Reaches All-Time High In July, Topping $50 Billion
Kalshi and Polymarket's Combined Volume Reaches All-Time High In July, Topping $50 Billion Authored by Danny Park via TheBlock.co, Kalshi and Polymarket saw their combined trading volume soar to a new all-time high in July as prediction markets continued to gain steam around the World Cup. According to The Block's data dashboard, Kalshi, Polymarket, and Polymarket US posted $50.59 billion in combined monthly trading volume in July, marking a 7.8% increase from June's $46.95 bill...
USMNT agree to new contract with coach Mauricio Pochettino through 2030 World Cup as obvious theme emerges
Familiarity will be a theme for the U.S. men's national soccer team at the 2030 World Cup.Despite major speculation before and throughout the 2026 World Cup that manager Mauricio Pochettino was leaning toward returning to the club level, the United States Soccer Federation announced Monday that the 54-year-old had agreed to a new contract to keep him on the red, white, and blue sideline through 2030."Working together with U.S. Soccer over the past two years, it has become clear to us that there ...
Softball hall of famer sends blunt warning to those defending inclusion of biological males in female sports
While the woke WNBA seems intent on speeding down a dangerous road toward biological males competing on its courts, pioneers in female athletics are sounding the alarm over where this could all end up.During an appearance with her husband, Dan Dakich, host of OutKick show "Don't @ Me," Leigh Ross-Dakich, a hall of fame softball player who won over 500 games during head coaching stops at Bowling Green and Syracuse, issued a dire warning to those wokes like Golden State Valkyries head coach Natali...
Winnipeg Sea Bears star Teddy Allen injured in downtown assault
Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball team star player Teddy Allen is in hospital after being assaulted in downtown Winnipeg Sunday night.
One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium
In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.
Top Dem torches socialists taking over his party: 'They're anti-American'
A leading House Democrat went scorched-earth on insurgent socialists rising within his party, repeatedly telling them to start their own party and accusing them of trying to "hijack" the Democratic Party as a "vessel" for their communist, "anti-American," open-border platform.House Intelligence Committee member Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., a leader of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition, told Fox News on Sunday that the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is "not Democrats" and rejected the idea that...
The pros and cons of using Apple AirTags
AirTags are great, but there are competing trackers that offer handy features and unique form factors.
European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan
European soccer body UEFA has threatened FIFA with legal action over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, and said any potential evidence should not be destroyed.
Rubin Gets a Closer Look at the COSMOS Field, Revealing More Than 650,000 Galaxies in One Image
The observatory recently began its 10-year survey of the southern sky using the world's largest digital camera.
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Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK
Europe's hot, dry summer takes its toll with fires in France and Greece, and drought in the UK
From weeks to minutes: How Formula 1® uses agentic AI on AWS to accelerate data operations
Formula 1® partnered with AWS to build the Data Accelerator, using agentic AI on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to transform its MarTech data platform. Learn how F1 cut data source onboarding from up to 8 w
Matthew Stafford's wife celebrates her birthday, as one does, by flipping off the camera and shaking her butt
Sunday was Kelly Stafford's 37th birthday, and she did what many people do to celebrate the occasion. She went out with friends, let the double middle fingers fly, and shook her butt as one does to mark another year of life.If she wasn't married to the reigning NFL MVP, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, nobody would think twice about it. It would be typical mom of four behavior as she gets another year closer to 40.And people think it's all fun and games being married a star footbal...
Iran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes to disarm terror group
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Hamas’ newly elected leader to congratulate him and pledge Tehran’s continued support for the group’s cause, Hamas said Monday as President Donald Trump promotes a landmark agreement intended to strip the terrorist organization of its weapons and power in Gaza.Pezeshkian congratulated Khalil al-Hayya on his election as head of the group’s political bureau and told him Iran would continue supporting the Palestinian cause, according to a Hamas statement p...
Anthropic Says the House Is on Fire. China Says AI Will Set You Free
To get a feel for just how different the public moods are towards AI between the U.S. and China, just look at the marketing.
Adaptive decision support can fight overreliance on AI
From doctors diagnosing symptoms to judges intervening in court cases, humans make complex decisions every day. Increasingly, artificial intelligence tools are being used to help with those decisions.
‘Special sauce of crazy’ Midwest Dem candidate’s policies too extreme for voters: opponent
DETROIT, Michigan Republican Mike Rogers is confident he'll defeat whichever Democratic rival he faces off with in the midterm elections in the crucial Senate showdown in this Great Lakes battleground state."It doesn't matter to us. We've looked at both candidates. We feel confident we're going to beat either one of those candidates that come out of that race," Rogers said in a Fox News Digital interview two days before Michigan's primary.Abdul El-Sayed, a former Wayne County Health Department d...
Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities
Google's AI assistant can "use your logged-in accounts and saved passwords to handle tedious web errands."
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Drowning of 3-year-old girl at a California reservoir is now being investigated as a homicide
A 3-year-old girl's drowning death at a California reservoir is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Tuolumne County Sheriff.
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The world's most precise water costs $120,000 a gallon
A 5-milliliter ampoule of the world's most precise water sells for $159 about $120,000 a gallon, Signore Galilei writes. It is Vienna Standard Mean Ocean Water (VSMOW), and labs buy it because water's freezing point varies based on its elemental isotopes. Read the rest The post The world's most precise water costs $120,000 a gallon appeared first on Boing Boing.
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How China gets better bang for its buck than America in AI
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New York school pauses humanoid classroom robot pilot program
A lifelike humanoid robot was expected to take a seat inside a New York high school classroom. Those plans are now on hold. The planned robot is reportedly stationary, with silicone skin and long brown hair.Realbotix and Salamanca City Central School District had announced a limited pilot program for fall 2026 involving Optio, an artificial intelligence-powered educational assistant, and one new Realbotix M-Series humanoid unit.On July 24, the district announced that the pilot program had been ...
New York school pauses humanoid classroom robot pilot
A lifelike humanoid robot was expected to take a seat inside a New York high school classroom. Those plans are now on hold. The planned robot is reportedly stationary, with silicone skin and long brown hair.Realbotix and Salamanca City Central School District had announced a limited pilot for fall 2026 involving Optio, an artificial intelligence-powered educational assistant, and one new Realbotix M-Series humanoid unit.On July 24, the district announced that the pilot had been paused while it ...
Socialist House candidate says he agrees with Republicans on 'one issue'
A socialist candidate vying to unseat a sitting House Democrat says there is "one issue" he agrees with Republicans on.Michigan state lawmaker Donavan McKinney is among the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members giving establishment Democrats a run for their money across the country ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.Members of the group have shown that they're a potent force among the left's base voters, while also working to appeal to the same working-class, anti-establish...
Buffalo music venue bans DJ after 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song played in jest
A Buffalo music venue says it has barred a DJ from performing again after it said a "We Are Charlie Kirk" meme was shown during a recent performance that sparked backlash online, prompting the club to issue a public apology.In a Facebook statement posted Sunday, live music bar Nietzsche's said it only learned about the incident after it circulated on social media. While the venue said the artist and promoter described the incident as a joke, it apologized to patrons, said the content did not ref...
Connected-grid AI could reduce blackout risk with more precise power predictions
A new artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems could help make electric grids more
‘V/H/S/Mixtape’ Will Blend Found Footage Horror With Music
The ninth installment in the long-running film series features entries by Flying Lotus, Ernest Dickerson, RZA, and more.
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Is The Momentum Crash Over?
Is The Momentum Crash Over? Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, What a week that was... Despite a hopeful bounce to end the month, it was a bloodbath for most assets. It was the Nasdaq’s worst July in 22 years, bonds’ biggest July yield spike since 2005, and oil’s biggest July jump in over 30 years. Leaving investors with one big trillion-dollar question: is the momentum crash over? As I discussed on Thursday on the Real Investment Show, the average retail ...
As Reddit Stock Falls, CEO Questions Value of Google's AI Overviews
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman criticized Google's AI Overviews for summarizing publishers' content without delivering the traffic benefits of traditional search, arguing that users increasingly value Reddit's human perspectives and firsthand experiences. Ars Technica reports: First, there was a letter to investors (PDF), wherein Huffman spun his narrative about Reddit's value proposition and general strategic direction amid the proliferation of AI tools. He wrote: "As the internet becomes flooded wit...
College football is finally back after months of NCAA lawsuits, NIL drama and congressional fights
Lost in the kerfuffles over court cases involving the NCAA and the 'Protect College Sports Act' heading to the Senate floor this that week for a vote is the fact that we will play college football this month after another wild offseason of drama.Can you feel it?As football teams hit the practice field this week for the start of fall camp, the anticipation builds for what is to come in just 25 days after a majority of the headlines over the past seven months have centered around the future.NCAA R...
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Bernie Moreno "held his breath" for two years before warning Congress about Max Miller
United States Senator for the state of Ohio Bernie Moreno says he lived in fear for his granddaughter's safety whenever Rep. Max Miller had custody of her. Moreno spent those same two years not telling the public that Miller was unfit for Congress. Read the rest The post Bernie Moreno "held his breath" for two years before warning Congress about Max Miller appeared first on Boing Boing.
The White House says it has met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models; it did not provide details of the framework
Maria Curi / Axios: The White House says it has met its deadline to establish a voluntary framework for evaluating advanced AI models; it did not provide details of the framework The White House sai
Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box-office record for biggest North American opening weekend
Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke the Avengers: Endgame record for the biggest North American opening weekend with $360 million US in ticket sales from theatres in the U.S. and Canada, Sony Pictures said Monday.
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Trump Org's "woke debanking" lawsuit produced an anti-money-laundering filing
Trump's family business sued Capital One for allegedly closing its accounts over "woke" politics. Capital One responded by telling the court about its anti-money-laundering team's findings. Capital One has not accused the Trump Organization of committing money laundering. It says the accounts were closed after months of analysis by its anti-money-laundering team, which identified transaction patterns among those flagged by federal banking guidance. Read the rest The post Trump Org's "woke deban...
Congress's favorite AI tool? ChatGPT
House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent comm
Congress’s favorite AI tool? ChatGPT
House spending records show OpenAI's ChatGPT dominates paid AI use on Capitol Hill, with congressional offices relying on the chatbot to draft memos, summarize legislation, and assist constituent comm
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Washington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration
Washington State Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration Thousands of people in Spokane County, Washington, have been evacuated as parts of the city of Spokane are under a “Leave Immediately” emergency as three wildland fires forced evacuations. Spokane County Emergency Management describes the emergency as “Level 3: Go, Leave Now, Leave Immediately!” Officials said 60,000 people within Spokane city limits have been evacuated. Spokane County Fire District 3 Fi...
Virgin Mary statue becomes beacon of hope after California wildfires, Fox Nation explores
The devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced thousands of homes to rubble. But the survival of one family's Virgin Mary statue became a viral sensation, symbolizing the resilience of a community engulfed in flames.Host Abby Hornacek uncovers the Halpin family's remarkable story in the brand-new, three-part Fox Nation series, 'Unexplained Mysteries of Faith.' In the final episode of the show, she visits Altadena to speak with Peter Halpin and his wife, Jackie, who recount the story of how t...
Dodgers send Wrobleski against Cubs' Boyd as both teams add arms before the trade deadline
The trade deadline is here. I am sure that excites a lot of people, including myself. We’ve already seen at least one massive trade, and we’ve seen a few others that have been interesting. There are definitely teams, like the White Sox, who are making a true push for the postseason with their moves. We knew the two teams in today’s game were going to be elite anyway, but both have made a move, and it will be interesting to see what else they do before the first pitch in this one.The Los Angeles ...
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Japanese prints show tiny workers running the human body
Inshoku Yojo Kagami, or "Mirror of the Physiology of Drinking and Eating," is a nineteenth-century Japanese woodblock print of a man eating fish and drinking sake, with his torso cut away to show the crew of tiny workers keeping him going. Read the rest The post Japanese prints show tiny workers running the human body appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Goats, pigs, and chickens tuck themselves in every night
This is the cutest bedtime routine I've seen in a long time! Sit back and enjoy watching all of the sweet beasts who live at Alyssa's Animal Sanctuary tuck themselves in for the night! In the video, you first see Alyssa, owner and operator of the sanctuary, ringing a triangle to alert the animals that it's bedtime. Read the rest The post Goats, pigs, and chickens tuck themselves in every night appeared first on Boing Boing.
Here's why you shouldn't buy new headphones without Bluetooth multipoint
The feature is a must-have, but some modern headphones and earbuds still don't offer it.
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley wash up at Columbia Journalism School
Recently fired "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have found a safe space, landing at Columbia Journalism School (CJS) for the 2026–27 academic year.Alfonsi and Pelley, who were shown the door from "60 Minutes" after clashing with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and objecting to attempts to tamp down the partisanship at the iconic newsmagazine, will serve at the historically liberal-yet-celebrated home to the Pulitzer Prize as journalists-in-residence, the school ann...
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Virgil the goat is a terrific caprine percussionist
It's been a while since I added a furry musician to my dream animal supergroup, which includes Lulu the Lab mix, an amazing guitarist; this Dachshund percussionist, with a mean tail-on-trash-can; and Yupia, a horse who plays guitar with his muzzle. Read the rest The post Virgil the goat is a terrific caprine percussionist appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Infamous raccoon Jimothy can now accompany you in Skyrim
If you have functioning eyes and you've been on the Internet lately, you've no doubt stumbled across Jimothy, the pride of Seattle. It is a truth universally acknowledged that raccoons are cute as hell, but Jimothy or so this feral Seattle raccoon has been dubbed has managed to take a step beyond and go ultra-mega-viral thanks to his short spine syndrome, which is basically exactly what it sounds like. Read the rest The post Infamous raccoon Jimothy can now accompany you in Skyrim appeared firs...
Evacuation order expands for fire burning on west side of B.C.'s Okanagan Lake
Officials have expanded an evacuation order related to an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake.
DoorDash Sends Drivers to Restaurants Just to Load Food Into Delivery Robots
DoorDash drivers say they have been offered about $5 to go help load a robot.
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Texas Approves AI Data Center Co-Location Next To Wind Farm, With Curtailment Caveats
Texas Approves AI Data Center Co-Location Next To Wind Farm, With Curtailment Caveats By Marlene Wilden of UtilityDive The Public Utility Commission of Texas last week approved a net metering arrangement for a 260-MW AI data center co-located with a wind farm of approximately the same capacity in a case that could serve as a template for other co-located loads in the Lone Star State. The data center is the second one planned for the site, and the developer had argued it should not...
Ohio man fleeing police on foot leaps onto moving car, tries to take control before falling off: Police
An Ohio man accused of shoplifting leaped onto a woman's car as she barreled down the highway trying to escape police, dramatic video shows.Two Ohio men accused of shoplifting from a Kroger were pulled over by Miami Township police on July 27, and one of them, later identified as Kaamil O'Berry, bolted from the car and fled on foot, according to WKRC.The suspect was seen running over the on-ramp to I-75 as he ran away from police.FLEEING WISCONSIN DRIVER GETS AIRBORNE AND JUMPS CAR OVER ANOTHER ...
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Former NPS ranger shares the history Trump removed
A former National Park Service ranger is touring visitor centers with flyers containing the history the Trump administration removed from the walls. Melissa Dalley quit the National Park Service in April. Now she visits Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier as a civilian, telling strangers about exhibits, signs and brochures that have disappeared while the Trump administration reviews park history for material that "inappropriately disparage[s] Americans." Read the rest The post Former NPS range...
Lions lament Terrion Arnold absence as he could join troubling list of NFL players who derailed their careers
The story of Terrion Arnold's fall from grace is still being written as the former NFL first round draft pick awaits an arraignment later this month on a handful of first-degree felony charges that carry with them the possibility of life imprisonment.The newest part of the Arnold story is how the Detroit Lions, who drafted the cornerback in 2024 and were expecting him to mature from their secondary's most promising player to its star, are still lamenting everything that has transpired."Listen, I...
Valar, which is making small modular nuclear reactors to power data centers, raised a $1B Series B led by Sequoia at a $6B post-money valuation (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg: Valar, which is making small modular nuclear reactors to power data centers, raised a $1B Series B led by Sequoia at a $6B post-money valuation Sequoia Capital led a $1 billion funding ro
Mariana Minerals, which builds and operates mines using its MarianaOS software platform, raised a $310M Series B, bringing its total funding to $400M
Allie Garfinkle / Fortune: Mariana Minerals, which builds and operates mines using its MarianaOS software platform, raised a $310M Series B, bringing its total funding to $400M The last century was
FIRST ON FOX: Trump to open direct line with military families in ground-up readiness push
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday creating a new White House commission aimed at putting military families at the heart of military readiness, Fox News Digital has learned.The executive order would establish the President's Military Spouse Commission, which would advise the president on policies affecting military spouses and families and provide annual recommendations to improve their quality of life while strengthening military readiness, a W...
Early Social Media Use Linked to Lower Grades Years Later, Study Finds
The findings could add fuel to the fire for teen social media bans gaining steam around the world.
‘Futurama’ Is Back to Poke Fun at Scammers, Pop Stars, and Pirates
Matt Groening’s animated sci-fi series delivers a high-energy 14th season.
Outrage over noncitizens allegedly voting in elections ignites probe into Garden State Dems
House Republicans are probing New Jersey's government after Gov. Mikie Sherrill admitted to more than 6,000 noncitizens being added to Garden State voter rolls in 2023 and 2024.The GOP has been hammering New Jersey Democrats ever since Sherrill announced that 6,600 noncitizens were mistakenly added to the state's voter rolls during that two-year period, before she was in office, as election integrity sits as a key focal point ahead of the November midterms.Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan...
South Korea Records Its Highest Ever Temperature
South Korea recorded its highest temperature since modern observations began in 1904, with the city of Yangsan reaching 42.5C as temperatures exceeded 40C for a fifth consecutive day. Authorities warned residents to "immediately stop all outdoor activities." The Guardian reports: More than 20 localities in South Korea were under emergency heatwave alerts on Sunday -- a new warning category introduced this year to better address rising temperatures. An emergency alert is issued when areas experie...
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Trump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!"
Trump Blasts Oil Majors: "Get Gas Prices Down Now!" President Trump blasted oil companies on Monday morning for high gasoline pump prices, telling them: That goes for other Oil Companies as well…and get your consumer (retail!) Oil Prices DOWN, NOW! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DJT As of Monday morning, the national average for 87-octane gasoline at the pump stood at $4.09 a gallon, according to AAA data, marking the second consecutive week above the ...
Meta’s Smart Glasses Are Still Creepy Despite Anti-creep Update
Recent efforts to bolster the effectiveness of Meta's capture LED might be falling short.
Montana teen throws lasso to man in Yellowstone River in split-second rescue
A 14-year-old Montana rancher-in-training says God put him in the right place at the right time after he used the cowboy skills he'd spent months practicing to lasso and rescue a drowning man from the Yellowstone River following a rafting accident.Jory Thomas was camping with his family near Greycliff, Montana, on July 5 when they heard someone screaming for help."We all heard, 'Help, help,'" Thomas told KTVQ. "There's two or three people floating down the river, one hanging on to the cooler, an...
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Zodiacal Dust in Exoplanetary Systems Could Hinder Our Search For Life On Other Worlds
Most exoplanetary systems have a plane of dust similar to the zodiacal dust of our solar system. This dust absorbs some of the very light we use to find biosignatures in exoplanet atmospheres, and could make our search for life more challenging.
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RFK Jr. praises nicotine as tech companies hand it to workers
The conspiracy theorist overseeing U.S. health policy wants to rehabilitate nicotine. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called nicotine pouches "probably the safest way to consume nicotine," while wellness influencers promote the addictive drug for focus, energy, and relaxation. Read the rest The post RFK Jr. praises nicotine as tech companies hand it to workers appeared first on Boing Boing.
IBM finds 92% of companies hit by AI security breaches lacked basic access controls
According to IBM, 92 percent of companies that experienced an AI security incident had inadequate access controls for their AI systems. The model itself was rarely the problem. The article IBM finds 9
North Carolina couple found dead one day after 40th anniversary in suspected murder-suicide
A husband and wife found dead inside their North Carolina home are believed to have died in a murder-suicide, investigators say.Stephen Larnell Willetts and Tracey Parker Willetts were both found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina, home on Thursday.The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said, "Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, detectives believe this to be a murder-suicide in which the wife fatally shot her husband before taking her own life."TIKTOK INFLUEN...
4 dead, 4 injured after crash on Calgary's Stoney Trail
Calgary police say four people are dead after a crash on Stoney Trail late Sunday night.
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Trump Unloads On 'Duplicitous' Iran, Claims Secret Talks Despite Tehran's Public Rejection
Trump Unloads On 'Duplicitous' Iran, Claims Secret Talks Despite Tehran's Public Rejection Summary Trump claims Iran wants talks; Tehran again denies any US negotiations. Trump says Gulf allies halted planned US strikes in favor of diplomacy. Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman are progressing, but US actions remain the obstacle. Oil prices still falling on optimism over Hormuz negotiations and uptick in transit. Tehran is betting it can outlast Trump by raising the costs of confr...
Jays trade 3 prospects to land Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angeles in exchange for infielder Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr., and right-handed pitcher Angel Rivero.
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections
Samsung says it's banning smart TV apps that expose users' internet connections.
Michael Thorbjornsen 'finally' arrives, Patrick Cantlay's gutless decision, and the FedEx Cup playoff bubble
Well, we're still waiting for that post-final major championship of the year hangover to set in.A week after Jackson Koivun picked up his first win on the PGA Tour in just his third start as a professional, Michael Thorbjornsen earned his maiden victory on Tour at the Rocket Classic, making it back-to-back weeks that two of American golf's most highly anticipated players found the winner's circle.While it has felt like a long time coming for Thorbjornsen to cross the finish line from an outsider...
