GoDaddy Warns India's Crackdown on Fake Site Registrars Could Upend Internet Privacy Everywhere
"The internet is filled with fakes," writes Gizmodo. "A court in India is setting out to address the problem by requiring more transparency from domain registrars to make it easier to crack down on fraud. And while the intentions might be good, Reuters is reporting that major American domain registrar GoDaddy is sounding the warning bells that the court's decision could fundamentally reshape the internet well beyond India's borders." GoDaddy argues the move would even make the internet less s...
Missouri mom of 5 fatally shot while buying slushies with children; police search for gunman
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a gas station, leaving investigators searching for the shooter.Shakeela Martin, 35, was killed just before midnight Tuesday outside a BP gas station at South Florissant and Woodstock roads in Ferguson after an altercation that began inside the convenience store spilled into the parking lot, according to the Ferguson Police Department.Martin had stopped at the gas station ...
Drivers urged to plan ahead as rest areas close along busy coastal corridor
Drivers traveling along California's scenic Highway 101 this summer will need to plan ahead after roadside rest areas in both directions of the highway closed because of a water shortage.The northbound and southbound Gaviota Roadside Rest Areas in Santa Barbara County closed July 1 and are expected to remain closed through Oct. 1, according to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).The closure affects both directions of Highway 101 near the Gaviota Tunnel, a heavily traveled stre...
Chainalysis: addresses linked to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other US-sanctioned entities received $100B+ in crypto last year, almost 8x the amount in 2024
Patricia Kowsmann / Wall Street Journal: Chainalysis: addresses linked to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other US-sanctioned entities received $100B+ in crypto last year, almost 8x the amount in 2024
Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say investigation predates his administration
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims that President Donald Trump's Justice Department launched a politically motivated "fishing expedition" against him are facing new scrutiny after multiple reports indicated key federal investigations predate Trump's second administration.The timeline has emerged as a central point in the dispute. While Newsom argues the current Justice Department is weaponizing the investigations against a political rival, multiple news organizations, citing sources familiar ...
Noah Wyle, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio still captivating audiences well into their 50s
Hollywood actors are aging like fine wine.Born between 1965 and 1980, actors belonging to Generation X continue to win audiences over with their dapper good looks.With each new episode of "The Pitt," fans can't help but gush over how handsome Noah Wyle is, while Ryan Gosling recently won fans over again in his latest film, "Project Hail Mary."‘THE PITT’ STAR NOAH WYLE CREDITS GEORGE CLOONEY FOR LESSONS HE STILL USES TODAYHere are some of the best-looking actors belonging to Generation X.Born in ...
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Billy G. Mills, among first Black politicians elected to L.A. City Council, dies
Billy Gene Mills was elected to the Los Angeles City Council in 1963 and served until 1974. He was also the first Black graduate of the UCLA Law School.
Mexico takes on Harry Kane and England in 2026 World Cup quarterfinal without conceding a single goal
I hope everyone had a happy, safe, and fun Fourth of July.My daughter and I walked onto the front porch around 9:30 last night, and the entire block was filled with smoke from all the fireworks. That's how it should be with the 250th birthday celebration. While the fireworks were bursting, the bets were going up in flames as I lost both my World Cup plays from yesterday. Today we get another pair of games, and they could be fantastic. Let's try to make them enjoyable either way with some wins.Th...
It’s Dinosaurs vs. Ninjas in the New Anime ‘Jurassic Shadows’
From the director of 'The Apothecary Diaries' comes a new anime about teens with prehistoric attitude fighting to save the world from evil dinos. Y'know, the usual.
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UK Government's Shocking Bid To Rig YouTube Algorithm To Force-Feed BBC Propaganda
UK Government's Shocking Bid To Rig YouTube Algorithm To Force-Feed BBC Propaganda Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News, In a brazen move that reeks of authoritarian control, the UK government is pushing plans to seize influence over YouTube's recommendation system. Their goal is to prioritise content from the BBC, and other state backed propaganda machines, while burying independent journalists and creators who dare challenge the official narrative. This isn't subtle nud...
Navy suspends search for sailor who went missing when helicopter went down in Arabian Sea
The U.S. Navy suspended the active search for a sailor missing since Wednesday.The sailor was reported missing after an MH-60S helicopter went down in the Arabian Sea. The efforts concluded early Sunday morning following an extensive search. "The efforts concluded following an extensive search by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility," the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said in a social media post. "The Sailor’s name is being withheld until at lea...
German World Cup fan breaks down in tears after being blown away by kindness of Americans
A German soccer fan came to the United States for the World Cup worried he might find the dangerous, crime-riddled country he’d heard about on the news. Instead, he found a place so magical he broke down crying on local television.During an interview with NBC 10 Boston, Sebastian Krause became visibly emotional while explaining how deeply moved he was by the kindness he experienced from Americans during his visit.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEGermany's World Cup run came to an abrup...
JONATHAN TURLEY: Shapiro could've been a contender, but he caved to the loons
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has finally reached his Terry Malloy moment. In the classic movie "On the Waterfront," the character tells his brother of losing it all; his shot to be a champion and a person of respect: "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it."Shapiro decided to deliver his defining moment on MS NOW's "Morning Joe" when he abandoned all principle and decided to join other D...
America at 250: Supporting Israel honors our nation’s founding principles
As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we have an opportunity to reflect on more than our history. We have an opportunity to remember the values that made America possible.For me, those values are inseparable from the Judeo-Christian principles that shaped our founders and influenced the development of our nation. The concepts of liberty, human dignity, justice and moral responsibility did not emerge in a vacuum. They were deeply influenced by a biblical worldview...
Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years
Archaeologists have uncovered a cannonball that may have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo just three months after making a similar rare discovery.The cannonball was discovered on June 2. The Alamo Trust, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo Mission, announced the discovery on June 16.SECRETS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS EMERGE 250 YEARS AFTER AMERICA'S FOUNDINGIt was found outside the northeast corner of the Alamo Church, in an adjacent excavation unit where anot...
'The Passion of the Christ' returns to theaters in 4K with a 'Resurrection of the Christ' sneak peek
Mel Gibson's biblical blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" will return to theaters nationwide for a limited-time run this September ahead of the release of its highly anticipated sequel in 2027.Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment announced Wednesday that the 2004 film, which depicted the final 12 hours of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion, will return to the big screen from Sept. 10 through Sept. 17. The movie has been remastered in 4K and Dolby Atmos sound.Audiences will also get an e...
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Red Sea Blockage Fears: Cargo Ship Attacked Off Southwest Yemen
Red Sea Blockage Fears: Cargo Ship Attacked Off Southwest Yemen A Red Sea disruption would be terrible timing for global shipping and energy markets, coming just as vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has started to normalize in recent weeks. An overnight report that a cargo ship was attacked by "armed assailants" in the southern Red Sea off Yemen is a reminder that the region's maritime-risk premium has not totally disappeared; it has simply shifted chokepoints. "UKMTO ha...
Top highlights from Trump's late night July 4 address: 'No dream in history is bigger'
President Donald Trump delivered a 37-minute speech for America's 250th birthday after a weather delay in the dark of night that was lit up by a Guinness world-record-setting fireworks display stretching from July 4 into July 5 at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall.While thousands outlasted the rain and dodged nature's thunderstorm light show, many Americans might have missed the president's historic remarks.Here is a recap of some of the highlights.AMERICA’S NEXT 250 YEARS DEPEND ON PASSING FAITH...
WWE legend Torrie Wilson slipped into bikinis for the Fourth of July, models got patriotic on Instagram and meat
Welcome to the July 5th Sunday Screencaps. Hopefully you're arriving with the same number of fingers and hands you entered the holiday weekend with and are simply recovering from going too hard for America's 250th.I did get a little bit too much sun yesterday, but other than that, I survived in one piece. We went into the Fourth of July this year without any plans whatsoever.I ended up taking the little guy to the pool in the early afternoon, then we had an unexpected guest stop by for a few hou...
Jordan Davis faces fan backlash over Hawaii axis deer hunt despite strong conservation backing
Country music star Jordan Davis is getting a crash course in the internet's complicated relationship with hunting.The Louisiana native recently shared photos from what he described as an "absolute bucket list" axis deer hunt in Hawaii, proudly posing with the harvested animal and several friends.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE"Axis deer in Hawaii. Absolute bucket list hunt with some great people," Davis wrote on Instagram.The post quickly drew a mixed reaction from fans. While plenty...
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Portugal, Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to help contain a massive blaze that's been burning for more than three days.
These popular smartphones are in their last year of software support
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Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's viral finger-pointing meme reaches WWE
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham’s point toward Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner amid a heated skirmish during their game has gone mega viral.The point turned into a meme that has reached all corners of the internet, including the White House’s social media accounts. On Friday, pointing was also seen in the ring.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair took on Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab in a six-...
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Wage Growth As A Leading Inflation Indicator
Wage Growth As A Leading Inflation Indicator Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Wage growth peaked four years ago. Since 1985, it has led CPI by three to seventeen months in every single cycle. The May 4.2% inflation print is the noise. Watch the wages. Headline CPI just printed 4.2% year-over-year for May. The highest reading since April 2023. The 10-year Treasury punched above 4.6% on the back of it, then pulled back recently. Energy ran +23.5% over the ...
Australian healing with 'beautiful messages' after losing arm to shark attack
Leah Stewart, an Australian mother and teacher who lost an arm after a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, has been reading messages from supporters around the world during sleepless nights as she continues her long recovery, her family said."We’ve been sharing some of the beautiful messages we’ve received with Leah and she’s loved them, finding inspiration from the care and love you’ve all shared," her brother, Joshua Stewart, wrote in a GoFundMe update on Sunday."Leah has had some challengi...
Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more stars who got their start waiting tables at Red Lobster
Stars are just like us.Before becoming famous, Nicki Minaj, Anna Nicole Smith and more worked everyday jobs at one of America's biggest chain restaurants.The rapper worked at a number of locations, while Smith worked at Red Lobster as a young mom when she first welcomed her son, Daniel, when she was 19 years old.LONGEST-RUNNING RED LOBSTER LOCATION IN AMERICA IS CLOSING AFTER 56 YEARSDamola Adamolekun, the youngest CEO the chain restaurant has ever seen at 37 years old, acknowledges the company'...
'Tanmaxxing' trend could come at a dangerous cost, skin cancer experts warn
Summer fun in the sun is being taken to a new extreme."Tanmaxxing" is a social media trend that involves maximizing sun exposure and tanning the skin more intensely.Popular among Gen Z, the practice combines time spent in direct sunlight with a variety of tanning products like oils, bronzers and gels.POPULAR FRUIT MAY HELP PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM THE SUN, NEW STUDY SUGGESTSCreators on social media are showing off their dramatic tan lines and outdoor set-ups some even forgoing sun protection or ad...
Aqara Camera Hub G350 Review: An Excellent Indoor Matter Camera
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Son who succeeded slain Iranian leader Khamenei absent from funeral as 3 other sons appear
The son who succeeded Iran's slain leader wasn't at the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four other family members on Sunday, while three other sons showed up and prayed beside the coffins.
NFL star Brandon Aiyuk appears to go after Commanders' Jayden Daniels in latest social media rant
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s apparent attempt to get traded to the Washington Commanders in the offseason may have come to a screeching halt.Aiyuk posted a video to his social media on Saturday, taking aim at Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. He seemingly referred to Daniels as "5" – the star’s jersey number.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"‘5’ gonna text me talking about some, ‘You’re on my team now. You follow my rules.’ Boy...
EV Batteries Defy Expectations, Last Hundreds of Thousands of Miles
247,000 miles on an EV battery? So says the owner of a U.K.-based used-car sales company that specializes in Evs, who tells the Wall Street Journal EV batteries keep performing well even after several hundred thousand miles. "They are proving themselves to be exceptionally reliable." After five years on the road, the average EV will still be able to drive up to 95% of its original range, according to Recurrent, a data-science company that provides a battery-monitoring tool for EVs better than m...
American Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacts to Supreme Court ruling
Nikki Hiltz, an American Olympic runner who identifies as transgender nonbinary, reacted to the Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes on Saturday.The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of West Virginia and Idaho on Tuesday against trans athletes who sued to gain access to girls' sports. The states were backed by the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), while the trans athletes were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Cooley Legal.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE...
Americans once survived on squirrel pie, whiskey and homemade cheese after British imports dried up
A new documentary exploring Revolutionary-era food has given host Capri Cafaro a firsthand look at the ingenuity that helped colonial Americans adapt, survive and ultimately break from Great Britain.As Americans celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, Cafaro said the biggest lesson from making the "America the Bountiful: America's 250th Anniversary Special" was seeing how colonists transformed local crops, livestock and wild game into a self-sustaining food system when European imports were no...
Washington rewards failure. It’s time to send career politicians home
Washington, D.C., is broken. I don't think that's a controversial statement anymore. Eighty-three percent of Americans support term limits on Congress and even more Alaskans do and approval of Congress sits at around 12%. People aren't wrong to feel that way.I say this as someone who's been there. I went to Congress to carry on the legacy of my Republican predecessor, Don Young, who spent decades putting Alaska first by working across the aisle and delivering real results. What I found was diffe...
Manson murders allegedly tied to CIA mind control experiments: congressional testimony
House Republicans revisited long-standing questions last week about possible links between the CIA's infamous MKUltra program and Charles Manson's murderous cult, as lawmakers revealed newly discovered agency records are being prepared for declassification.Tuesday's hearing before the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets quickly delved into allegations that the CIA concealed the true scope of its Cold War-era mind-control program, with witnesses reviv...
Investigations launched over mobile fees and FIFA ticket fiasco: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
The CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.
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8 Wounded in Coney Island Shooting on Fourth of July
The victims included two boys, aged 6 and 7, and one woman who remained in critical condition on Sunday, the police said. No arrests had been made.
Paraguay goalie tosses ball at France's Kylian Mbappé after World Cup showdown
French World Cup superstar Kylian Mbappé was involved in a heated post-match incident with Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill on Saturday.Mbappé, who scored on a penalty in the 70th minute, was riling up the crowd at Philadelphia Stadium following France’s 1-0 victory in the Round of 16. As he yelled toward the crowd, he stepped in front of Gill who reached out his hand for a handshake and then threw the ball at him.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Gill s...
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Germany's AfD Tricks Thousands Of Antifa Revolutionaries
Germany's AfD Tricks Thousands Of Antifa Revolutionaries Germany's right-wing AfD party re-elected co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla at its annual conference in Erfurt, a central German city. Meanwhile, far-left activists, professional political agitators, and NGOs funded by dark money attempted to restrict access to the event through a coordinated pressure campaign. BREAKING: Around 2500 far-left militant Antifa extremists along with 25 000 far-left protesters have arri...
REP MARIO DIAZ-BALART: We are stopping Cuba from trafficking doctors for profit
A new law authored by me and passed by Congress in February 2026 punishes countries that are complicit in the human trafficking of Cuban doctors by way of the Castro regime’s medical missions abroad. The same law for the fiscal year 2027 is expected to be voted on in the House soon.For decades, the Cuban dictatorship has made billions by coercing its medical professionals to work in places no one wants to go, under the worst labor conditions. But the doctors themselves see very little of that mo...
Prince William’s surprising American roots trace back to patriots who battled the British: book
The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.In "American Crown," Stephanie Green traces the Prince of Wales' extraordinary American lineage to Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and other colonial ancestors."The more I read about the family, the more interesting it was," Green told Fox News Digital. "All the characters in the family tree are so fascinating, and i...
The Sequence Radar #889: Fable 5's Comeback, ZCode's Debut, Claude Science, and the $3.5B Deployment Land Grab
New models, agents and the evolution of the FDE landscape as the new battle field in AI.
Murdaugh wants Idaho murders DNA dream team behind Kohberger case to help rewrite second murder trial
Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys want a Texas forensic DNA lab known for helping crack some of the nation’s most notorious murder cases to test unknown male DNA found beneath Maggie Murdaugh’s fingernails as the disgraced South Carolina attorney heads toward a new double-murder trial.Murdaugh, once a powerful personal injury attorney in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, was convicted in 2023 of killing his wife, Maggie, 52, and their younger son, Paul, 22, at the family’s hunting estate in June 2021. His co...
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Multicultural French Crowds Brawl Over Discount Air Conditioners As Heatwave Looms
Multicultural French Crowds Brawl Over Discount Air Conditioners As Heatwave Looms Via Remix News, France was gripped by chaos on Thursday, July 2, 2026, as an exceptional sale of discounted air conditioners at Lidl descended into long lines, emptied shelves, and physical fights between customers nationwide. The retailer had put 200,000 units up for sale nowhere near enough to meet demand as yet another heatwave looms next week following a record-breaking heatwave just last week. ...
Best Wi-Fi Routers (2026): My Honest Picks After Testing 40+
Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.
China’s robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027
Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first "full-scenario robot-serviced hotel." The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support.The hotel is set to open in 2027, with trial rooms and robot-powered services expected to begin in late 2026. Early guests will be able to try robot check-in and autonomous in-room delivery before the full launch.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportPlus, you'll get i...
AI private schools sell wealthy US families on personalized learning over traditional education
Wealthy US families are increasingly sending their kids to AI schools like Alpha School, which combines two hours of AI tutoring with project-based workshops for up to $75,000 a year in tuition. The t
Review: TCL RM9L RGB-Mini LED (2026)
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Grand Canyon rafting guide becomes first American woman to row solo across Pacific in record-breaking fashion
Grand Canyon rafting guide Kelsey Pfendler completed a record-breaking solo row across the Pacific Ocean on Friday, arriving in Hawaii after a more than 2,400-mile journey from California.Pfendler arrived at Honolulu Harbor aboard her 21-foot boat, Lily, after rowing alone for just under 44 days. Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.She launched from Monterey, California, in May with the goal of becoming the first American woman, the younges...
Mistral CEO Mensch says proprietary AI models give labs a front-row seat to your business processes
Mistral founder Arthur Mensch warns companies against relying on closed AI models. He claims AI labs are storing more and more customer data and have, in some cases, used it to go after their own cust
Eight Sleep Pod 5 Review: The Smartest, Nosiest Bed You Can Buy
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American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Founding Fathers and vaccine victories
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights America's Founding Fathers, vaccine victories and much more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take a recent News Quiz published every Friday click here.
Expert who fled Cuba warns of ‘vicious cycle’ that will lead to ‘communists in double digits’ in Congress
A national security expert who fled to the U.S. from Cuba is warning that one "vicious cycle" currently dominating American politics could lead to "communists in double digits" serving in Congress.Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation who fled communist Cuba in the 1970s, said in an interview with Fox News Digital that the socialist "threat is real now."Gonzalez likened this trend to a "takeover of a host body, the Democratic Party," saying, "It's being taken over by body sna...
Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say
Professional squatters are exploiting fake leases, forged documents and legal loopholes to take over homes in Los Angeles, experts say, leaving some homeowners locked in costly legal battles while investigators and former law enforcement officials warn that unlawful occupancy has become a growing public safety concern.Former Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Moses Castillo and veteran private investigator Michael Youssef told Fox News Digital that some squatter cases extend far beyond traditiona...
As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us
Our Founding Fathers are still with us. The story of America that they started in 1776 is only just beginning—and they will be with us all the way.That’s because their legacy lives on not just in our laws, our Constitution and their fundamental proposition that all men are created equal with the same unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—rights that are God-given, not government-given.Their legacy also lives on in the spirit with which they wrote and signed the Declar...
What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.
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L.A. firefighters help rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days
L.A. County firefighters helped an international team rescue a man trapped for eight days under a collapsed building after devastating Venezuela earthquakes.
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Some beachgoers are creating living rooms with a view on the sand. Cities are cracking down
Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other Orange County towns are cracking down on elaborate shade coverings, citing safety issues.
There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
9/11 Museum CEO reflects on lasting impact of terror attacks as America marks 250th birthday
As America marks its 250th anniversary, 9/11 Memorial and Museum President and CEO Elizabeth L. Hillman said this year's milestone coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, highlighting the nation's past and its resilience."This year, America's 250th birthday coincides with the 25th anniversary of 9/11, which means that what's happening at our site is very much connected to the history of the country and to the recognition of this important milestone," Hillman...
Before the Boston Tea Party, there were New Hampshire's Pine Tree Riots
NASHUA, N.H. - As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, the actions of Massachusetts colonists in contributing to the outbreak of the American Revolution will once again be in the national spotlight.But Gov. Kelly Ayotte in neighboring New Hampshire, which was another of the 13 colonies that broke away from the British Empire, told Fox News Digital that the Pine Tree Riot in her state also deserves attention, as an event that may have inspired the Boston Tea Party a ...
America's 250th celebration in nation's capital boosted by iconic automaker's 2-week tribute to innovation
WASHINGTON, DC - As dozens of travelers arrived at Union Station Wednesday morning, many stopped to photograph historic Ford Motor Co. cars, trucks, tractors and artifacts celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the automaker's role in shaping the nation.For two weeks, Ford is hosting "Driving America Forward: A Ford Experience at Union Station," a free public exhibit showcasing vehicles and artifacts from the Ford Heritage Vault in Dearborn that trace the company's legacy, from the Model T,...
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A Bird’s Brain Holds Clues to the Sounds of Music
The neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies the few species capable of speech. He has long hoped to genetically engineer an animal that can make new calls.
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Supreme Court just gave the rich even more political power
Supreme Court just gave the rich even more political power
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Las Vegas renters are getting more apartment space for $1,500 as local trends buck the national decline
Las Vegas renters are getting more apartment space for $1,500 as local trends buck the national decline
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Fixing Social security is urgent and difficult
Fixing Social security is urgent and difficult
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Consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
Consumers still gloomy about economy; US hiring falls in June
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Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
Tribes hope Farm Bill can feed more people and preserve Indigenous culture
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats
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Hobbit-like Humans May Have Scavenged Komodo Dragons' Leftovers to Survive
CNN reports: Prehistoric human relatives, nicknamed "hobbits" due to their short stature, may have been scavengers, rather than skilled hunters capable of taking down big game or building cooking fires, according to new research. The study adds to growing evidence that Homo floresiensis, which had a brain only slightly bigger than that of a chimpanzee, wasn't as advanced as scientists previously believed.... The researchers believe that much like how Komodo dragons hunt water buffaloes today...
Ottawa councillors, MPPs call for help from province after Canada Day deluge
Several Ottawa city councillors and MPPs have signed an open letter calling on the province to make disaster relief funding available for residents facing financial burdens after last week’s storm.
Metrolinx issued a parking ticket for a car stolen from Oshawa, Ont., train station. Its owner is still fighting it
When Nancy Griffin parked her vehicle at the Oshawa GO station on March 25, she expected a routine trip to and from Toronto. Instead, she says she found herself at the centre of a months-long ordeal involving a stolen vehicle, confusing bureaucracy, and a parking ticket for a car she no longer possessed.
After addiction, I had to earn my daughter's trust and learn to be a mom
Five years into recovery, Melissa MacMillan shares how she and her daughter, Eden, are learning how to rebuild their relationship.
Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve
A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.
Overdose calls to paramedics on the rise in several Ontario cities, CBC analysis shows
Non-fatal opioid overdose calls are on the rise in four Ontario cities nearly tripling in Hamilton in the first five months of 2026. Researchers and social workers suggest the toxic drug supply and the closure of supervised consumption sites in the past two years may be factors.
AI search agents don't fail at searching, they fail at asking the right questions when queries get ambiguous
AI search agents rarely fail at multi-step research because of the search itself. Their real problem is not asking the user for clarification when queries are ambiguous. A new benchmark called DiscoBe
LlamaIndex ‘legal-kb’: Agentic Retrieval over Index v2 with retrieve, find, read, and grep Tools
LlamaIndex’s legal-kb is a public reference app that gives agents filesystem-style access to a document knowledge base on Index v2. It exposes retrieve (hybrid semantic search), find, read, and grep a
Revolutionary War cannons debut at Savannah History Museum for America 250
A piece of Revolutionary War history that spent more than two centuries hidden underwater is now on display in Georgia's oldest city, just in time for America's 250th anniversary.Nineteen cannons discovered at the bottom of the Savannah River were unveiled Thursday as a part of a new exhibit at the Savannah History Museum. The cannons spent nearly 240 years underwater."This is the largest discovery of 18th century artillery from a single Revolutionary War naval event," said Nora Fleming Lee, CEO...
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Searching for What Pretty Means After an Acid Attack
Nafiah Ikram was steps from her home when a stranger threw acid in her face. Five years later, she is trying to rebuild her life and cope with a stunning twist in her case.
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‘Near the End of the Meal, He Mentioned That He Was a Musician’
More friends of Metropolitan Diary, including the chef Daniel Humm and the writer Jennifer Egan, help mark the column’s 50th anniversary by sharing their New York City stories.
The story behind Betsy Ross and the first American flag as America celebrates 250th birthday
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, historic sites in Philadelphia are spotlighting the people and places tied to the nation’s earliest days including one of its most enduring symbols: the American flag.While the Founding Fathers are often at the center of Revolutionary War history, one of the country’s most recognizable symbols is traditionally associated with an ordinary woman working from her home in Philadelphia.Betsy Ross, a 24-year-old upholsterer, is traditionally credited with sewi...
Sipeed's New KVM Wants AI Agents to See and Control Your Screen
Sipeed has been making tiny RISC-V and ARM boards for the maker crowd for years, and its NanoKVM line is already a familiar name if you have ever wanted BIOS-level remote access without paying enterprise IPMI prices.Sipeed has announced a new entry in the NanoKVM line. It is called NanoKVM-Go, it is miniature and skips the usual pile of HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and power cables entirely. It comes with just USB-C cable to the target device and WiFi 6 for the connectivity. That's it.The NanoKVM-Go is ...
A profile of Kaley Glenn-Mills, the plaintiff in K.G.M. v. Meta et al., who was awarded $6M in damages in a landmark LA jury trial over social media addiction
Olivia Carville / Bloomberg: A profile of Kaley Glenn-Mills, the plaintiff in K.G.M. v. Meta et al., who was awarded $6M in damages in a landmark LA jury trial over social media addiction Kaley Glen
NY-based LinqAlpha, which provides AI-powered market research tools for hedge funds, raised a $22M Series A co-led by AVP, Atinum Investment, and GFT Ventures
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Donald Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech
His speech was delayed for hours as storms cleared crowds from the National Mall.
New Google Ad Imagines America's 'Declaration of Independence' Written With AI Help
An anonymous reader shared this report from TechCrunch: Two hundred and fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new commercial from Google asks: What if the Founding Fathers had access to Google Workspace? With the tagline "Group project, but make it 1776," the ad depicts a largely unseen Thomas Jefferson mid-draft when he gets a nagging text from Ben Franklin, leading to a very Google-centric collaboration process. Edits are suggested in Google Docs, a meeting gets...
HW Lab's DockFrame Heads to Crowd Supply With Swappable Tool Cards
Crowdfunding is one of the best ways to turn an idea into an actual product. A creator pitches something, sets a funding goal, and backers decide whether it is worth building.While most campaigns stay small, a few do break out completely. The original Pebble smartwatch asked for $100,000 in 2012, walked away with over $10 million, going on to ship more than two million watches. It has since returned as an open source-focused outfit.HW Media Lab already knows that path. Its first product, WebScre...
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The Brooklyn Bridge Briefly Catches Fire During a Fireworks Display
The fire appeared to have been extinguished by shortly after 10 p.m., the police said. No injuries were reported.
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What Happened To The 56 Signatories Of The Declaration Of Independence
What Happened To The 56 Signatories Of The Declaration Of Independence Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times, Today the United States celebrates the 250th - or semiquincentennial - anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Congress voting on the Declaration of Independence. Library of Congress/Public Domain While July 4 marks the day Thomas Jefferson's revised draft of the Declaration of Independence was adopted, it would take months for the document to...
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Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July
Treasury rolls out currency signed by Trump for Fourth of July
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Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match
A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.
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Majority Believes They Will Achieve The American Dream
Majority Believes They Will Achieve The American Dream 250 years after American independence, a majority of people in the United States continue to believe in their personal American Dream. As Statista's Kathraina Buchholz reports, 69 percent of those interviewed by Gallup in the beginning of the year say that they will achieve it in their lifetime. This is in contrast, though, to 54 percent saying that not everybody can achieve the American Dream in this day and age. You will...
Brandon, Man., declares state of emergency as overflowing Assiniboine River forecast to continue to rise
The City of Brandon has declared a state of emergency, with the Assiniboine River spilling its banks days ahead of a forecast flood peak on July 12.
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Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations
Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations
Ambassador Hoekstra wants American booze back on Canadian shelves next year
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra's speech at a Fourth of July party in Ottawa included a political nudge aimed at Canada, with American F-35 fighter jets flying over the crowd and a comment about some provinces' bans on American booze.
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Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
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Waste Of The Day: Stolen Education Grants
Waste Of The Day: Stolen Education Grants Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations, Topline: A North Dakota woman was convicted last month of five counts of theft for stealing $131,000 in state grants meant for after-school programs. Key facts: Faith Dixon, 47, was one of the top recipients of $2 million that the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction awarded in October 2021 for its Out of School Time program to support children impacted by school closures dur...
AWS says Mechanical Turk will no longer accept new customers and that it is placing the crowdsourcing service in maintenance, signaling its future retirement
Simon Sharwood / The Register: AWS says Mechanical Turk will no longer accept new customers and that it is placing the crowdsourcing service in maintenance, signaling its future retirement Workers w
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BMW Puts Next-Gen Humanoid Robots To Work On Factory Floors In South Carolina
BMW Puts Next-Gen Humanoid Robots To Work On Factory Floors In South Carolina Before humanoid robots enter the modern battlefield alongside ground bots and low-cost suicide drones, these bipedal robots are first being unleashed on factory floors and inside warehouses, where the physical world of AI is beginning to take shape. The latest development in humanoids entering factory floors comes from BMW's Spartanburg factory, where the Figure 03 robots were deployed earlier this week...
