Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?
On the latest episode of Equity, we debate whether Apple's lawsuit will cast over OpenAi's much-discussed plans to get into hardware and go public.
Crazy brawl over a parking spot in New York includes a vicious skateboard to the head
Prime parking spots in New York City are evidently worth fighting a stranger on a sidewalk for. A brawl caught on video in the East Village last Tuesday afternoon shows a driver and a skateboarder doing just that.The NY Post reports that the skateboarder and a friend were attempting to hold a parking spot for someone when a Mercedes pulled up and tried to park in the "reserved by skateboarder" spot.The viral video of the incident shows the Mercedes being hit with a skateboard a couple of times b...
Trump takes in Jennifer Hudson's incredible national anthem performance before World Cup final
President Donald Trump was spotted at New York/New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.Trump, standing between first lady Melania Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, looked on from his suite as the sold-out crowd listened to a beautiful rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" sung by Jennifer Hudson.Team USA may have been knocked out in the Round of 16 to Belgium, but as one of the three host countries and being where the final took place, Hudson d...
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Judge Dismisses DOJ's New Mexico Voter Data Request
Judge Dismisses DOJ's New Mexico Voter Data Request Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, A federal judge on July 14 rejected the Justice Department's attempt to obtain the private personal data of every registered voter in New Mexico, adding to the overall number of cases the DOJ has lost in which it has sought similar information. The U.S. Department of Justice in Washington on Aug. 7, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. District Judge Judith C. Herrera dismisse...
Tom Homan warns ICE surge coming to New York City as Mamdani boasts about sanctuary status
White House border czar Tom Homan warned of an incoming ICE surge in New York City, citing the Trump administration's refusal to be deterred by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's embrace of the Big Apple's sanctuary status."It's coming," Homan told the hosts of "Fox and Friends Weekend" on Sunday.While remaining tight-lipped on further details, Homan clarified his reluctance to elaborate stems from a refusal to show the Trump administration's hand.GOP SENATORS RALLY AROUND NEW DHS PROPOSAL TARGETING SANCTUA...
Netanyahu fires back at NYC Mayor Mamdani's vow to enforce 'bogus arrest warrant'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is accusing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of attacking the Jewish state to distract from his record in New York after calling Netanyahu a "war criminal."The prime minister's office fired back Sunday after the Democratic mayor said his administration was exploring whether it could arrest the Israeli leader during an expected visit to the city under the International Criminal Court's warrant."The ICC is a kangaroo court that has no jurisdicti...
How sweepstakes entry data can reach scammers
It's summer. Mall kiosks promise free cruises. Retailers run drawings at checkout. Entry cards sit in stacks near the register. You fill one out, drop it in the box and forget about it by the time you reach your car.That may be the last moment the information feels contained. Many sweepstakes are legitimate. Still, the official rules or privacy policy may allow the sponsor, its affiliates or marketing partners to use and share your information. The privacy risk grows when those details become pa...
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Mamdani's New York: West Side Homeless Camp Stretching 12 Blocks Now Allegedly Stealing City Power
Mamdani's New York: West Side Homeless Camp Stretching 12 Blocks Now Allegedly Stealing City Power You've likely seen it if you've the nearby Hell's Kitchen entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel... What began as a growing homeless encampment on Manhattan's West Side has now escalated to alleged utility theft, according to the NY Post. According to reports, one resident of the sprawling encampment was seen Tuesday tapping into city electrical lines to power a makeshift shelter near West 3...
How To use Claude's Reflect dashboard and learn when it's time to touch grass
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At least 5 people killed, hundreds displaced after earthquake rocks Peru
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least five people, authorities said Sunday. More than 20 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.
Ryan Fox denies Cameron Young, Sam Burns at The Open Championship as American golf takes another hit
Ryan Fox failed to birdie the easiest hole at Royal Birkdale while trying to win The Open Championship. But, when it mattered most, he birdied the hardest hole on the course to capture the Claret Jug.Tied with clubhouse leader Cameron Young at 9-under, the 39-year-old New Zealander needed a birdie on No. 18 to win the tournament after failing to birdie the par-5 17th hole.After pounding his drive down the final fairway, Fox hit his approach to just inside 12 feet and then dripped his birdie putt...
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Second Patient Dies in Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Manhattan
The second victim was an 88-year-old retired businessman and Air Force veteran who lived on the Upper East Side, his lawyer said.
Dr Oz reveals the healthy retirement habit that could make America $1 trillion richer
WASHINGTON, DC – The key to improving Americans' health is reducing healthcare costs while helping people stay active and productive for longer, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz told Fox News Digital.In an exclusive interview at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., Oz shared the biggest lessons he’s learned about improving Americans’ health while serving in the Trump administration."You sit with lots of really smart people and you learn something pretty quickly: The most expensive t...
Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham lead star-studded celebrity sightings at 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup brought all the biggest-named celebrities to arenas across North America to watch matches.Whether they were reliving their playing days, like David Beckham, or cheering for their home country, like Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz, all the stars enjoyed the World Cup this year.Some brought their kids, while others were focused on the match. The final between Argentina and Spain will air on FOX and stream on FOX OneFIFA Final on FOX OneHere are some of the best celebrity si...
Earthquake shakes Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5, displacing hundreds
A powerful earthquake ripped through Peru's Andes region overnight, killing at least five people and leaving hundreds displaced as homes and a church collapsed, with authorities warning Sunday that an unknown number of people remain missing.The magnitude 5.5 quake struck shortly after 9:20 p.m. Saturday near the city of Sicaya in central Peru, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake injured more than 20 people and forced at least 300 residents from their homes, Peru's National Civil D...
Robot 'Decapitated' in World's First-Ever Humanoid UFC Fight
"A humanoid robot lost its head," reports Newsweek, "during the world's first free-combat tournament for full-sized humanoid robots." The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend competition began Thursday in Shenzhen, China, according to the article, with local robotics company EngineAI providing $40,000 of their "T800" robots (yes, named after The Terminator) to 32 participating teams from around the world: A video shared of the combat on YouTube by local news outlet Shenzhen Story, showed that even...
Stomach bugs surging as doctors say certain travel essentials could save your trip
Stomach bugs can quickly turn a dream vacation into days spent in a hotel room, but doctors say packing a few key essentials can help keep your summer or fall trip on track.Gastrointestinal illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites commonly trigger nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The agency says travelers' diarrhea, usually caused by bacteria, is the most common travel-related illness. WHY A BLOWN-OUT PLANE...
Watch a Mad Scientist YouTuber Make Lightning in a Bottle From Mercury and Neon
Yes, of course it's Styropyro.
Regional officials in B.C. warn of fast-moving water and debris from glacial lake
The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says the public must stay away from Place Creek, Poole Creek, Gates Lake and nearby water channels because of flood water from a lake that has formed near Place Glacier.
Bill Maher admits he could vote for JD Vance, warns 'cowardly' Democrats face socialist takeover
Comedian and HBO host Bill Maher said Sunday that he could vote for Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election if Democrats nominate a candidate aligned with the party's socialist wing, calling Democrats "cowardly" and warning that radicals are taking over the party."Yes," Maher said when asked by ABC News "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl if Maher could see himself voting for Vance. "If this is the Democratic side, yes."VANCE CONFRONTED ABOUT 2028 AMBITIONS AFTER TRUMP TEASES '...
New driving AI ranks possible routes for safer, clearer decisions
A research team led by Jun Won Choi, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Seoul National University College of Engineering, has developed SafeDrive, an end-to-end (E
Apple Has Reportedly Started Recording and AI-Summarizing Conversations at the Genius Bar
It's limited in scope; it's opt-in; and managers don't get to see the summaries. Employees are still nervous.
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Watch Menlo Park firefighters rescue missing dog from San Francisco Bay
Menlo Park firefighters said they got a call over the weekend from a worried resident who saw a pup paddling out into the bay.
'Let's brew it in the United States': Teamsters target Modelo and Corona in push for Mexican beer tariffs
One of the nation's largest labor unions wants President Donald Trump to make one of America's favorite imports a lot more American.The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are urging the administration to impose significant tariffs on Mexican beer, arguing more of it should be brewed by U.S. workers instead of across the border.The request comes as the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative continues to assess whether certain countries’ policies have fueled unfair manufacturing advantages. T...
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US launches revenge attacks to ‘punish’ Iran over soldier deaths in Jordan
Iran responded with attacks on US bases in Kuwait and further attacks in Jordan.
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Tropical Threat Emerges In Gulf Of America With US Refineries In Potential Crosshairs
Tropical Threat Emerges In Gulf Of America With US Refineries In Potential Crosshairs The National Hurricane Center has raised the probability of tropical development for Invest 91L to 80% over the next two to seven days. The broad area of low pressure off Florida's west coast in the Gulf of America should be tracked into the new week, as early Sunday model guidance suggests it could eventually threaten offshore oil and gas rigs and coastal refineries. NHC's latest Invest 91L upd...
Historic nude beach in California is putting its clothes on when it opens later this month
Another historical clothing optional location in California is putting its clothes on. The San Gregorio Ranch State Beach, considered one of the first nude beaches in the state, is being added to the California State Parks.The nonprofit land trust Peninsula Open Space Trust purchased the land last spring and has plans to donate it to the state park system later this year. The beach will open on July 29 and clothing will be required.The day-to-day operations will be managed by Friends of Santa Cr...
DAVID MARCUS: Socialism and El-Sayed run into harsh reality in blue-collar Michigan
By now, we have all seen the evidence that the socialist uprising happening in the Democratic Party is fueled mainly by highly educated White voters, and on Saturday, I saw even more evidence of it at a Detroit rally for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. It was whiter than a toothpaste ad.Scanning the hundred or so people in line for the event that featured Marxist superstars Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., I saw fewer Black people than you could find at Sen...
Trump to present FIFA World Cup winners with trophy
President Donald Trump will present the FIFA World Cup trophy to the winner of the match between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, a White House official confirmed to Fox News.FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last month on "Fox and Friends" that he and Trump would deliver the trophy to the winning team’s captain on the field of New York/New Jersey Stadium.WATCH ARGENTINA VS SPAIN LIVEInfantino also said at the time that Trump would attend the contest. White House press secretary Karoline Leavit...
Hundreds of Eabametoong First Nation members evacuated as northern Ontario wildfire tally grows
As new wildfires are discovered in northwestern Ontario during a week of devastation, evacuations have begun for about 460 members of Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in community over 300 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. Roughly 460 people on seven flights have been taken to Niagara Falls, with dozens more to follow.
Backpropagation Explained for Beginners (Part 1): Building the Intuition
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Mamdani pummeled online as critics call possible Netanyahu arrest ‘pure political theater’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was blasted by critics on social media Saturday after he disclosed that New York City attorneys were exploring whether NYC police could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits Manhattan for the United Nations General Assembly in September suggesting the mayor lacked authority and was interfering with U.S. foreign policy."Whatever the law allows me to do in New York City, that’s what we will do, but we won’t be writing our own laws to tha...
Fetterman calls Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' over push to arrest Netanyahu in New York City
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman took fresh aim at New York City Democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, branding him a "clown" over his repeated interest in having Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested if he visits New York for the United Nations General Assembly this September."[He's] such a tough guy to say that kind of thing. He has no way to do that," Fetterman said on "Sunday Morning Futures.""America's not even part of that corrupt court," he continued, referring...
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Taylor Farms Announces Recall Of Lettuce Shipped To 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk
Taylor Farms Announces Recall Of Lettuce Shipped To 27 States Over Cyclospora Risk Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times, U.S. lettuce supplier Taylor Farms expanded on July 17 its voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico due to concerns over its link to a cyclospora outbreak affecting Americans across the country. Lettuce products that were possibly contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were sent to 27 states, according to the company. The Centers ...
Brexton Busch wins first race since father Kyle Busch's death in emotional return to Victory Lane
Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.The 11-year-old son of late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch won the restricted micro sprint feature at Port City Raceway in Oklahoma his first victory since his father died May 21 at age 41 following a severe illness.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKBrexton started 14th before a major wreck on the opening lap sent him toward the back of the field. From there, he meth...
Betting preview for Patriots after falling short in the Super Bowl and controversial offseason
The NFL has found a way to dominate news headlines regardless of whether the season is happening or not. It could be the draft, free agency, preseason, minicamps, whatever, there is always something happening in the news with football. It can be overwhelming at times, but at others it is a nice reminder that the season is right around the corner. One team in the news for the wrong reasons has been the New England Patriots.Last year, the Patriots had an unexpectedly good season. They won their di...
Trump's election integrity speech: 7 takeaways every American should know
In his speech to the nation on July 16, President Donald Trump made a fundamental point seemingly lost on his critics:Every American, whether you’re a Republican, Democrat, independent or otherwise, should be able to agree that we deserve the most secure, honest, and fair election system anywhere in the world. Secure elections should not be a partisan issue.Yet Democratic critics are already disputing the evidence and conclusions Trump presented.'SHADOW GOVERNMENT': TRUMP CLAIMS INTEL COMMUNITY ...
Windows 10 Still Being Used, Often Unpatched and Insecure
Windows 10 still runs on 16.9% of the Windows devices monitored by asset-tracking service Lansweeper. That's more than one in six, The Register points out. A year ago, the operating system accounted for about half of the machines in its dataset, falling to the low-to-mid 40% range by the time Microsoft ended standard support. The decline continued after that, reaching 18.6% in June, but Lansweeper says migration has now slowed to a crawl... Small and medium-sized businesses are particularly ...
WWE's Charlotte Flair thanks NBA star for donation to family of 8-year-old who died after tragic cancer battle
WWE star Charlotte Flair lavished praise on Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on Saturday night for a kind gesture he made for someone who was close to the former champion.Flair appeared at Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch in New York City and told Fox News Digital that Haliburton contributed $10,000 to a GoFundMe set up for the family of 8-year-old Scarlett Guillen who recently died after battling a rare and incurable form of brain cancer known as Diffuse Midline Glioma.COMPLETE PRO WRE...
Open Channel: What’d You Think of ‘The Odyssey’?
With 'The Odyssey, did Nolan deliver another cinematic masterpiece, or has his latest disrespected the gods?
Trump administration touts more than $1B in UN budget cuts as reform push gains momentum
UNITED NATIONS The Trump administration says it has secured more than $1 billion in cuts to United Nations budgets in just six months, calling the reductions evidence that an institution long considered resistant to change is finally beginning to reform.The latest milestone came June 30, when all 193 U.N. member states approved a peacekeeping budget of approximately $5.1 billion for the coming fiscal year about $550 million, or 9.7%, less than the previous year.Combined with a 15% reduction to t...
Europe's fires reveal deadly mix of record heat, human error, arson and land mismanagement
Since the beginning of the month, France and Spain have been hit by massive wildfires. Some observed the fires looked like a scene from Armageddon. The infernos destroyed buildings and forests alike, where the epic heat wave in Europe has hit record levels in many parts of the bloc. The heat has already led to thousands of deaths. However, the fires are not just due to the record heat.Notably, last week, the famous Fontainebleau Forest near Paris was set alight, destroying 2,000 hectares (4,942 ...
'Just dumbfounding': Tornado causes damage to buildings in west-central Alberta county
In a social media post on Sunday, Clearwater County said no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.
Tornado causes 'significant damage' to parts of west-central Alberta county
In a social media post on Sunday, Clearwater County said no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.
Millions warned that popular summer fruit can seriously interfere with medications
Amid this summer's sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices.But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit a common "healthy" ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks can have serious consequences."Grapefruit is a pleasant snack for most, but it is important to disclose large amounts of grapefruit use to your doctor because it ca...
Helen Mirren re-lists historic Hollywood Hills estate after $6.5M price slash
A piece of Hollywood history is looking for its next owner.Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and her husband, acclaimed director Taylor Hackford, are putting their longtime Hollywood Hills estate on the market for $12 million, offering buyers a rare chance to own a property steeped in more than a century of entertainment history.The couple first listed the property in 2021 for $18.5 million before reducing the asking price.DIANE KEATON'S FORMER LA HOME HITS THE MARKET AT $22.9M MONTHS AFTER HER...
Former DSA member alleges communists have ‘captured’ socialist group, warns Democratic Party is next
Former Democratic Socialists of America member Jake Altman offered an inside look Saturday at the organization he says has been overtaken by communists warning the same playbook is now being used to push the Democratic Party further to the left."Their organization has been captured..." Altman told Fox News."One of my real concerns is that we see a lot of resistance to anti-communism within the DSA, even from the moderate wing of the DSA, and I think this is very, very dangerous."SOCIALISM’S RISE...
Thoughts on why Jony Ive, a close friend of Laurene Powell Jobs, isn't named in Apple's OpenAI suit; sources: Apple tests AI to record Genius Bar customer chats
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: Thoughts on why Jony Ive, a close friend of Laurene Powell Jobs, isn't named in Apple's OpenAI suit; sources: Apple tests AI to record Genius Bar customer chats Also: The co
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The Day Democrats Return To Wall Street
The Day Democrats Return To Wall Street Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance If there’s one thing the market has become spectacularly good at, it’s extrapolating today’s political environment out to infinity…and “pricing in” things (like the end of the Iran War, Trump Tax cuts, future rate cuts, etc.) over and over again until one day of bad news turns into a year of “market optimism” about things getting better, prompting the SandP to rally to new all-time highs 17 days in a row des...
Jake Paul sends fiery message to Tom Brady after dust-up with Logan Paul: 'Revenge is sweet'
Jake Paul had some terse words for Tom Brady after the NFL legend decided to slap Logan Paul during a heated moment at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday.Paul briefly spoke to Fox News Digital at Sports Illustrated Beyond the Pitch, which featured a 50 Cent and Diplo concert.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITAL"I’m honestly p---ed. I wish I was there to back him up," he said. "But I have one message for Tom. The Paul brothers are coming for you and revenge is sweet. Tom, kee...
Aptera Announces US-Wide Repair Network for Its Upcoming Solar Electric Car
Solar car maker Aptera has "officially announced a repair network partnership which will give owners of its upcoming solar electric car access to thousands of repair shops nationwide," reports Electrek: We recently got a chance to drive the Aptera solar EV and tour the company's factory, and came away both impressed at the progress that has been made, but cognizant of the long road ahead for the company. One question that often gets raised in reference to EV startups is how owners get service...
Aptera Announces Nationwide Repair Network For Its Upcoming Solar Electric Car
Solar car maker Aptera has "officially announced a repair network partnership which will give owners of its upcoming solar electric car access to thousands of repair shops nationwide," reports Electrek: We recently got a chance to drive the Aptera solar EV and tour the company's factory, and came away both impressed at the progress that has been made, but cognizant of the long road ahead for the company. One question that often gets raised in reference to EV startups is how owners get service...
Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?
Bluetooth may seem the obvious next step in the remote's evolution, but there are reasons that infrared hasn't died out.
Van Jones warns far-left socialist agenda is 'regressive' threat to Democratic Party
Longtime CNN political commentator and Democrat Van Jones rebuked far-left activists Saturday, warning that their positions on Hamas, prisons and immigration are regressive and threatened to steer the Democratic Party in the wrong direction as socialist-backed candidates celebrated recent primary victories."Yes, we want our Democratic Party to be a big tent. But we don’t need 'party poopers. So STOP pooping in the punch bowl and telling us the turds are ice cubes," Jones said on X, in reference ...
Canada to temporarily bar entry by foreign nationals recently in Congo due to Ebola risk
As part of new, temporary border measures to combat the spread of Ebola, the Canadian government on Sunday said it would deny entry to foreign nationals who had been to the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days.
'Keep a low profile': State Department warns Americans overseas they could be targeted
The State Department on Saturday reiterated its worldwide warning for Americans overseas as fears grow that Iran or its supporters could retaliate against U.S. citizens and interests far beyond the Middle East.The "Worldwide Caution" alert, which has been in place since February, warns that groups supportive of Iran could target Americans and U.S. interests overseas.The advisory urges U.S. citizens abroad to remain vigilant, monitor local developments and follow guidance from nearby U.S. embassi...
Caitlin Clark 'cheering hard' for Argentina over Spain in World Cup final: 'I want Messi'
Caitlin Clark has officially picked a side in Sunday’s World Cup final. And the United States’ exit in the Round of 16 apparently did not kill her interest in the tournament.Clark is riding with Argentina.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEFollowing the Indiana Fever’s 108-88 win over the New York Liberty on Saturday night, Clark was asked whether she would be rooting for Argentina or Spain when the two countries meet for the World Cup final Sunday afternoon."I’m cheering for Argentina,"...
'Breakfast Club' star Anthony Michael Hall reveals the key to surviving Hollywood after 51 years
"Breakfast Club" star Anthony Michael Hall knows exactly why he's been able to survive Hollywood for over 50 years.Hall is starring on the FOX celebrity competition series "Nation's Dumbest," hosted by Jack Whitehall. At the press event, Hall explained the secret to longevity in Hollywood."Having a thick skin, and just being game and just wanting to work with the best people you can," he began. "Just being persistent and tenacious. And thank God I was born with a hard head. But you have to have ...
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A whole language built from about 120 words
Most invented languages try to say everything. Toki Pona tries to say just enough with about 120 words and 14 sounds. The Canadian translator Sonja Lang built it in 2001, while she was struggling with depression, as a way to simplify her own thoughts. Read the rest The post A whole language built from about 120 words appeared first on Boing Boing.
Argentina at +255 to win the World Cup final is a value bet Lionel Messi backers cannot ignore
June 11 marked the start of the World Cup. We saw Mexico take down South Africa and South Korea defeat Czechia. Since then, there have been great matches, dull matches, wins, ties, losses, controversies, and some amazing soccer.After today, there will be no more soccer to enjoy – well, there will, but most of us won’t pay attention. Let’s try to close the World Cup with a win.There are some games where it just looks like one team is significantly better than its opponent. I can tell you that Spa...
Ella Langley turns 63-year-old former NFL head coach into 'Ella Fella'
It’s no secret that Ella Langley is one of the biggest music stars on the planet.The country artist is set to join the likes of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as "Choosin’ Texas" is set to spend 14 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Her popularity is only rising higher and she’s turning 63-year-old former NFL coaches into "Ella Fellas."ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Rex Ryan posted on social media that Langley’s performance at MandT Bank Stadium blew h...
Former Richard Stallman Colleague Now Argues for Open AI Models Too
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Recalling his initial resistance to free and open software, billionaire computer scientist David Siegel argues vigorously in FORTUNE that the stakes are too high to let AI become increasingly closed. "In the 1980s, I had the chance to spend several years arguing about free and open software, what we now call open source, with the founder of the movement, Richard Stallman. My office at the MIT AI Lab was next door to his. Stallman's position was that the...
Colman Domingo May Bring ‘The Princess and the Frog’ to Live-Action
If Disney gives its seal of approval, Domingo will help revisit 'The Princess and the Frog' and give Tiana a solo vehicle of her own.
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Social Media Influencers Andrew And Tristan Tate Arrested In Miami
Social Media Influencers Andrew And Tristan Tate Arrested In Miami Via Headline USA, Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, whose social media empire promoting wealth, male dominance and misogyny has made them among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities, were arrested Saturday in Miami as British authorities sought their extradition on rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers were taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on a sealed warrant, placi...
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What is the cause of mystery booms heard around the world?
In the 19th century, people living near the Barisal region of Bangladesh kept hearing what sounded like distant cannon fire booming out of a clear sky. The Barisal guns became one of the best-known examples of a "skyquake," a sudden loud sound with no corresponding earthquake activity. Read the rest The post What is the cause of mystery booms heard around the world? appeared first on Boing Boing.
N.S. says Eastern Shore wildfire now being held, residents can return home
A wildfire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore is now listed as being held, but ground crews will continue the containment efforts throughout the day. Residents evacuated on Thursday are now allowed to return to their homes.
Hidden prompts can plant false memories in AI agents, researchers warn
Large language models (LLMs), the computational algorithms underpinning ChatGPT, Gemini and other artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational platforms, are now widely used worldwide. These mo
I am once again begging the folks in USC's athletic department to study some Greek literature
I am once again begging the folks in USC’s athletic department to crack open a book.Or pull up Google. Watch a YouTube explainer. Ask an English professor walking across campus. Anything.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICKBecause for the second time in less than two years, the USC Trojans have attempted to build football hype around a famous piece of Greek literature without stopping to consider one very important detail:The Trojans lose spectacularly.With Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey"...
Speaker Johnson warns students are 'indoctrinated' to see US through 'wrong lenses' as nation celebrates 250th
House Speaker Mike Johnson sounded the alarm over students viewing America through the "wrong lenses" at an event hosted by legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) celebrating the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding."What ADF does every day on the front lines is defend the very foundations of the greatest nation in the history of the world, so that it can continue. We have a great challenge right now because, sadly, the generations coming behind us do not seem to fully appre...
Archaeologists make unusual find near site where Ark of the Covenant was once kept
Archaeologists recently uncovered ancient food remains at biblical Shiloh, the ancient site where the Bible says the Ark of the Covenant was housed for centuries.The remains were found at Tel Shiloh, an archaeological site in the West Bank that is traditionally identified as biblical Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept before it was taken by the Philistines.The discovery was made beneath an Israelite-period ritual deposit and adjacent to an ancient Canaanite fortification wall, accord...
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In 1945, Five bombers vanished and launched the Bermuda Triangle legend
On December 5, 1945, five Navy torpedo bombers took off from Fort Lauderdale on a routine navigation exercise and never came back the disappearance that launched the legend of the Bermuda Triangle. Partway through, the flight leader, Lt. Charles Taylor, radioed that both his compasses had failed: "I am sure I'm in the Keys but I don't know how far down and I don't know how to get to Fort Lauderdale." Read the rest The post In 1945, Five bombers vanished and launched the Bermuda Triangle legend ...
Nonprofit Current AI is racing to build the World Wide Web of AI, free for all
Current AI, a non-profit building AI that leaves no one culture behind, has made remarkable progress across devices, AI chat and more.
Jaxson Dart's swimsuit model girlfriend gets patriotic, golfer Hailey Ostrom takes on Lake Powell and Bigfoot
There's no Canadian wildfire smoke in North Carolina. Not that I know anyway. I'm just dealing with summer in the South with a humid mid to upper 90s hitting me in the face every time you walk out the door.No complaints here. I'm used to it after all these years. After all, it is the perfect excuse to put on a swimsuit and hit the pool. That's summer, and we only get so many of them in our lives. Let's get Sunday Screencaps going with someone who also respects summer.That's New York Giants quart...
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Meet The "New Soros" Whose "Street Cred" Could Rise If Spain Blocks Extradition
Meet The "New Soros" Whose "Street Cred" Could Rise If Spain Blocks Extradition The federal government is well underway with a multiagency and multinational effort to combat the alarming rise of far-left revolutionaries. This was most evident on Thursday, when Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed delegations from 65 countries. Meanwhile, Jim "Fergie" Chambers, the communist centimillionaire and heir to the Cox media fortune, is apparently "one step closer to extradition" on fed...
Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dead at 62
Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died at 62. The Blue Jays say Ward died of natural causes in Toronto.
Anker Solix S2000 Review: The Little 2kWh Battery That Could
I love the Solix S2000’s size and portability, but it isn’t up to every task.
Are OLED TVs still worth the premium in 2026?
OLED displays are the best of the best in many ways, but in some scenarios, "lesser" technology really shines.
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Traders Stunned By Momentum Meltdown As Earnings Quality Problem Simmers Under The Surface
Traders Stunned By Momentum Meltdown As Earnings Quality Problem Simmers Under The Surface Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, 📈Technical Backdrop – Coiling Below The Record Here is where the quiet-index story gets interesting for traders. The SandP 500 closed the week at 7,457.69, and that put it right on top of its 50-day moving average near 7,464. Call it dead flat against the line. The index still sits about 6.8% above its rising 200-day average near 6,985,...
Knicks stars provide backup for WWE favorites in electric Saturday Night's Main Event at MSG
WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden featured a celebration of the New York Knicks and their championship run during the 2025-26 season.Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns supported Danhausen in his no disqualification match against JD McDonagh. Towns provided some fierce backup for Danhausen and got involved in the match. Danhausen "cursed" Mysterio and commanded Towns to do his worst.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALThe 7-footer proceeded to chokeslam McDonag...
Knicks stars provide back up for WWE favorites in electric Saturday Night's Main Event at MSG
WWE’s Saturday Night’s Main Event at Madison Square Garden featured a celebration of the New York Knicks and their championship run during the 2025-26 season.Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns supported Danhausen in his no disqualification match against JD McDonagh. Towns provided some fierce backup for Danhausen and got involved in the match. Danhausen "cursed" Mysterio and commanded Towns to do his worst.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALThe 7-footer proceeded to chokeslam McDonag...
Carrying a Bible in Northern Ireland hospitals could be a crime under abortion buffer zone laws
Carrying a Bible or praying at a patient's bedside inside Northern Ireland hospitals could be treated as a crime if it violates abortion buffer zone laws, according to newly issued police guidance in the U.K.On July 2, the Police Service of Northern Ireland ("PSNI") issued a written response to the Northern Ireland Policing Board clarifying the scope of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Act (Northern Ireland) 2023 and its impact on hospital clergy and religious ministry.The law prohibits...
Johnson warns America is in 'battle' against Marxism, calls for renewed focus on nation's founding principles
FIRST ON FOX: House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., warned Friday that the United States is engaged in a "battle" against Marxism, arguing the ideology is gaining traction as Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates notch a string of high-profile primary victories this midterm cycle.Speaking at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Summit in San Diego, Johnson framed the nation's 250th anniversary as an opportunity to push back against what he described as growing socialist influence and r...
Willie Robertson's faith-based advice that's kept his 34-year marriage to wife Korie strong
"Duck Dynasty" stars Willie and Korie Robertson shared the faith-based marriage advice that has guided their lasting partnership.The reality TV personalities, who tied the knot in 1992, have spent more than three decades building a family, a multi-million dollar business and a television empire together. Now, Willie, 54, and Korie, 52, have launched their latest joint venture, the faith-and-family media platform EKKL Entertainment.During an interview with Fox News Digital, the couple, who are de...
Is there an alternative to killing nuisance black bears?
It’s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids’ lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear.
Your AI Agent Passed Every Eval. Finance Still Killed It.
An AI agent passed every metric in the eval harness I published, then the CFO killed it its successful resolutions cost more than the humans it replaced. The one metric that predicts whether an agen
What We’re Expecting at Samsung’s July Galaxy Unpacked 2026
The new shorter and wider, book-style foldable is likely to steal the show.
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US-Iran Tit-For-Tat Spirals Towards Broader Conflict
US-Iran Tit-For-Tat Spirals Towards Broader Conflict The escalation pathway in the renewed tit-for-tat conflict between the US and Iran is becoming increasingly alarming and has been underway for eight days. US forces reportedly struck Qeshm Island and the southern Iranian cities of Shadegan, Sirik and Hajiabad, while Tehran retaliated with drone and missile attacks targeting US bases and critical infrastructure across Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, according to Bloomberg, citing Iran...
Caitlin Clark's former teammate calls out WNBA for suspending Tempo head coach over 'protected species' remark
Toronto Tempo center Temi Fagbenle went to bat for Sandy Brondello on Saturday after the head coach was suspended for the "protected species" remark made about Angel Reese.The comment was made during the Tempo’s 111-92 loss to the Atlanta Dream on Friday night. Toronto's Nyara Sabally was called for a foul on Reese after an offensive rebound. As the call was being reviewed, Brondello yelled at the referees. Microphones picked her up saying, "Angel, she's a protected species!"ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH...
Platner ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears to be sprinting far ahead of his rivals in the abbreviated race to replace now ex-candidate Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in the high-stakes showdown to face off with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins.Delegates aligned with Jackson won the vast majority of the 319 slots that were up for grabs on Saturday as Maine's 16 counties kicked off two days of delegate selection for next weekend's nominating convention."We’re well on...
Platner-ally Troy Jackson closing in on Democratic Senate nod in key race to face Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson appears to be sprinting far ahead of his rivals in the abbreviated race to replace now ex-candidate Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in the high-stakes showdown to face off with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins.Delegates aligned with Jackson won the vast majority of the 319 slots that were up for grabs on Saturday as Maine's 16 counties kicked off two days of delegate selection for next weekend's nominating convention."We’re well on...
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The theory that UFOs come from Earth, not space
Most UFO theories reach for outer space. The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis reaches down instead: it proposes that flying saucers come not from distant planets but from an advanced, hidden civilization that has been living on Earth all along under the oceans, inside mountains, or beneath our feet. Read the rest The post The theory that UFOs come from Earth, not space appeared first on Boing Boing.
U.S. renews strikes on Iran after 2 American military members killed
The U.S. said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks on Iran after earlier announcing that two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan, while U.S. allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday.
U.S. strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guard after attack of American troops in Jordan
The U.S. military launched airstrikes Sunday targeting Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard to retaliate for the killing of American troops in Jordan, further widening the crossfire between the nations as they fight over the Strait of Hormuz.
World Cup striker expresses reluctance to shake Trump's hand should Spain win tournament
Spanish forward Borja Iglesias is going into the biggest match of his career – the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday afternoon at New York/New Jersey Stadium.Should Spain win, Iglesias will be one of the players who will shake President Donald Trump’s hand after the match. However, Iglesias is no fan of the president and made it known while he talked to the Spanish media on Saturday.WATCH ARGENTINA VS SPAIN LIVE"I don't want to go to prison," he said of shaking Trump’s hand, via All Ou...
World Cup goalkeeper expresses reluctance to shake Trump's hand should Spain win tournament
Spanish goalkeeper Borja Iglesias is going into the biggest match of his career – the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday afternoon at New York/New Jersey Stadium.Should Spain win, Iglesias will be one of the players who will shake President Donald Trump’s hand after the match. However, Iglesias is no fan of the president and made it known while he talked to the Spanish media on Saturday.WATCH ARGENTINA VS SPAIN LIVE"I don't want to go to prison," he said of shaking Trump’s hand, via All...
Controversial program paying drug users for used syringes becomes permanent in NYC
New York City is permanently bankrolling a program that pays people up to $10 a day for used syringes, a controversial effort critics argue puts taxpayer dollars into addicts' pockets rather than getting them treatment.The program, known as the Community Syringe Redemption Program, was quietly made permanent through Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first city budget after the city's $126 billion spending plan set aside $3 million to continue it beyond its pilot phase, the New York Post reported. The fundi...
GERRI WILLIS: The fireworks are over. Now visit the places where America became free
The fireworks are over, and the red, white and blue bunting has been put away. America’s Fourth of July celebration of our 250th anniversary is now just a memory. But this summer’s celebration of our founding won’t be the last. The party will continue, and it may even get bigger.In the coming years, celebrations will mark Revolutionary War battles in Boston, New York and Yorktown that came after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Americans will have a chance to hear about patriots t...
California Pizza Kitchen founder says California has become too difficult for entrepreneurs
California Pizza Kitchen brought the Golden State's dining culture to Americans across the country for decades. More than 40 years later, one of the chain's co-founders says that if he had to start over, he wouldn't necessarily pick California."If it were me today, I would open in Florida before I would open it in California," California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield told Fox News Digital. "I think it has a lot going for it. The difference is [it's] very business friendly and Californ...
Original 'Little House' villain returns for reboot with warning for new Nellie
Alison Arngrim is back on the prairie. The actress who made Nellie Oleson one of television's most unforgettable villains returns with a surprise cameo in Netflix's new "Little House on the Prairie" reboot, now streaming.Although she hasn't met Willa Dunn, the child actress taking over the iconic role, Arngrim already has some hard-earned advice on how to perfect the art of playing the girl everyone loves to hate.'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' RETURNS AS NEW NETFLIX ADAPTATION AIMS FOR WHOLESOME ...
Alabama man charged with killing military veteran, wife had posted about them online for a decade
An Alabama man accused of killing a military veteran and his wife posted about the couple's family for years as they appeared to be close friends, social media posts showGeorge Birmingham, 46, was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly killing Justin Elrod and his wife, Lena Elrod, who were discovered dead at 12:15 a.m. following reports of a burglary. Social media posts by Birmingham reveal he was close with the couple, speaking highly of them as recent as June 16.Facebook posts reviewed...
