Cardinals send Dustin May to the mound against Royals in a matchup that could favor the under
Happy Father's Day to everyone out there. It is by far the best thing I've ever done in my life, and I hope everyone who gets the opportunity to be a father, dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, whatever, recognizes the gift it is and celebrates today. One way I am celebrating is by heading back to the diamond and playing the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals game.The Cardinals were supposed to have another losing year. In the offseason, they traded away their best pitcher, Sonny Gray. They se...
AEW stars Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler taking time off after Double or Nothing battle: 'Top Guys, out'
Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler, the tag team known in pro wrestling as FTR, announced on Saturday they would be taking an extended absence from All Elite Wrestling (AEW).FTR lost to Adam Copeland and Christian Cage in an I Quit match at Double or Nothing last month and relinquished the AEW World Tag Team Championship in the process. It was their third reign as champions and they haven’t been on AEW programming since then.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!H...
More rain expected in southern Quebec as Montreal area deals with flooding
Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for a repeat of Saturday evening's storms as many in southern Quebec deal with the aftermath of flash flooding.
Fake AAA email scam targets drivers
A strange email lands in your inbox, and at first, it sounds helpful. It uses a familiar company, leans into family safety and warns that you may need to act before a deadline.That is what makes this suspicious AAA-themed email we received worth warning you about. It reads like a friendly safety reminder from someone who claims to work in AAA's member outreach. It isn’t the kind of message most of us would delete right away.Still, something feels off. Before you click any link or trust the warni...
McDonald's revives decades-old favorite for America 250 after years of customer requests
McDonald's is bringing back a dessert that nostalgic customers have been asking to see again for decades.The fast-food chain announced that its fried apple pie will return to participating restaurants nationwide on June 23 for a limited time as part of celebrations surrounding America's 250th birthday.The dessert features apple filling made with American-grown apples wrapped inside a fried, flaky crust.MCRIB RETURNS TO MCDONALD'S MENUS NATIONWIDE AS FANS CHEER AND CRITICS GROANThe pie first appe...
Iran-backed proxies sabotaging Lebanon peace as JD Vance leads US delegation to Switzerland, Herzog says
Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned Sunday that Iran-backed proxies are actively undermining prospects for peace as U.S. and Iranian officials reportedly prepare to discuss Israel-Hezbollah tensions during high-stakes talks in Switzerland."They keep on violating [the ceasefire] through their terror proxy called Hezbollah, which is a terror organization armed to its neck by Iran, and that's the issue," Herzog told "Fox and Friends Weekend."ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH BORDER TENSIONS RISE AS TERROR GROUP R...
When the Trump administration cracks down on Anthropic, who benefits?
On the new episode of Equity, we discussed what actually prompted the administration's latest moves against Anthropic, and what this might mean for the AI ecosystem.
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the U.K. leader to resign
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a career-defining decision: step down or fight a possible challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham.
Bill Maher mocks Trump over Iran, asks what happened to 'The Art of the Deal'
Bill Maher mocked President Donald Trump's Iran agreement Friday night, saying the president moved from demands for "unconditional surrender" to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as the White House defended the framework as a foreign policy win."We got everything we wanted except for everything we asked for," Maher said on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."Maher questioned Trump's dealmaking reputation as he compared the agreement with the president's earlier rhetoric."Where's the big dealmake...
Curacao goalie makes 15 saves as squad picks up first World Cup point
Curacao needed an historic effort from its goalkeeper to pick up the first World Cup point in the country’s history on Saturday.Curacao’s Eloy Room made 15 saves against Ecuador and earned a 0-0 draw in the match. Room’s saves total was one shy of the record of 16 set by U.S. soccer legend Tim Howard against Belgium on July 1, 2014.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!"It’s going to be an insane memory," Room said after the match. "You don’t think about it ...
FAA investigates after incoming plane executes go-around due to aircraft leaving from intersecting runway
The Federal Aviation Administration has indicated that it is looking into the matter after a Delta Air Lines flight carried out a go-around at an airport on Saturday due to another aircraft leaving from an intersecting runway."The crew of Delta Air Lines Flight 2351 executed a go-around at Boston Logan International Airport because another aircraft was departing from an intersecting runway," the FAA noted in a statement provided to Fox News Digital."The FAA is investigating the event which occur...
Father's rights: GOP is letting Democrats steal a popular issue
The Republicans saw an opportunity with a very popular issue and ran with it. It wasn't just any issue, but one that affects more Americans than any law other than taxes and traffic: child custody. The national pendulum has swung heavily toward shared parenting, which uses equal physical child custody and equal decision making as the starting point. National Parents Organization’s independent polling shows that a whopping 86% of Americans support this custody arrangement.In 2018, Kentucky became...
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Mississippi pastor sets unofficial world record with 96-hour marathon sermon
A Baptist pastor in Mississippi reportedly broke an unofficial world record after he preached from the Bible for 96 hours, according to his church.Matt Olson, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Sharon, told Fox News Digital he preached from Genesis to Revelation over four days. He followed Guinness World Record guidelines, taking five-minute breaks every hour or banking the time to take longer breaks for showers and quick naps.His 96-hour sermon, as first reported by Protestia, surpassed t...
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TL;DR: This Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business + Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle gives you the software you want and the skills to use it for just $105.97 (reg. $409.99). If you're someone who enjoys the simple things in life, this Microsoft Office Bundle deal may be just what you're looking for. Read the rest The post Get MS Office 2024 and a Premium Training Course for $106 during Deal Days appeared first on Boing Boing.
Guardians at plus money against struggling Astros feels like a steal in American League showdown
It was a rough one yesterday. I had the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays game and took the Cubs to win. They jumped out to a five-run lead early in the game and couldn't hold it as they gave up eight runs to the Blue Jays late in the game. It can be frustrating how quickly a win can turn to a loss.Let's dodge that fate Sunday as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Houston Astros.The Guardians are once again in first place in the AL Central. I often discuss how the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee ...
Beyond Siri: Here are the practical AI features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27
Siri’s AI overhaul may have grabbed the headlines at WWDC, but some of Apple’s most useful AI features are arriving elsewhere in iOS 27.
DAVID MARCUS: Hey politicians, stop co-opting our sports teams. It's un-American
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the blue and orange of the New York Knicks last year in much of his campaign material, and heading into Tuesday’s primary in Gotham, all of the socialists running seem to be sporting the now NBA Championship Knicks logo for their branding. It's a very troubling trend.We have seen this phenomenon recently in Los Angeles as well, with GOP mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt rocking campaign gear based on the Dodgers baseball logo. Not only is this not merely playful,...
Canonical's Upcoming AI Tool: Talk to Ubuntu Instead of Typing
This week the Ubuntu desktop's director of engineering announced they're bringing speech-to-text dictation to Ubuntu Desktop, aiming for an experience "that feels like a natural part of the desktop while respecting user privacy and running entirely on local hardware." "Speech recognition has become a common feature on modern platforms, and we think it should be a first-class experience on Ubuntu Desktop as well." More details from the blog It's FOSS: For Ubuntu 26.10, the initial version o...
Trump says UK's Starmer will resign, wishes him well amid reports of PM's political future
U.S. President Donald Trump declared in a Sunday Truth Social post that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign from his post.Trump indicated that he wishes Starmer well, but also accused the British politician of failing on two issues."Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT," Trump declared in the Truth Social post.KEIR STARMER REPORTEDL...
Believe It: ‘Naruto’ Gets In On the Anime Trading Card Game Craze
For the first time in over a decade, 'Naruto' is going back to trading cards for an all-new competitive game.
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Betting Against Ourselves: The Casino-ization Of America
Betting Against Ourselves: The Casino-ization Of America Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance Last month I wrote about something that had been building in my mind for years: the realization that active trading was doing more harm than good in my life. I wrote about how I had finally put systems in place to turn my trading and account management over to trusted parties who are far better and more disciplined at it than I am. I had to separate the fact that I feel great about often bei...
Responders put out explosive blaze at fireworks stand in Oklahoma
The Broken Arrow Fire Department in Oklahoma reported that firefighters quenched a blaze at a fireworks stand on Saturday night.The department noted in a Facebook post that there were "fireworks actively detonating" when they arrived."At approximately 8:50 p.m. Saturday evening, BAFD was called out for a fire near E. Kenosha St. and S. 236th E. Ave," the department posted.VIDEO CAPTURES FIREWORKS EXPLODING FROM BURNING TRAILER THAT SHUT DOWN INTERSTATE 75"Upon arrival, BAFD Engine 4 arrived to f...
The simple and frustrating reason there are very few fans at the US Open at Shinnecock Hills
Wyndham Clark secured a six-shot lead through 54 holes at the U.S. Open on Saturday evening, yet as he closed out his third round beneath a picturesque sunset, the extremely sparse galleries and nonexistent atmosphere at Shinnecock Hills were impossible to ignore.Shinnecock Hills is one of the great championship golf courses on Earth, but it is also a logistical nightmare given its location on Long Island, New York, where getting tens of thousands of fans to and from the property is a never-endi...
Who is raising America's children? Mentor warns kids are seeking role models online as communities fade
As Father's Day approaches and Americans reflect on the role that fathers play in children's lives, some are warning that a decline in community involvement is leaving young people vulnerable to bad influences. As traditional networks of mentors fade, many children are turning to social media for guidance.King Randall, founder of the mentorship organization The X for Boys and The X for Boys Life Preparatory School in Albany, Ga., believes the problem extends beyond fatherlessness, and lies in th...
Stonehenge breakthrough reveals surprising path behind ancient stone’s 450-mile trek
For centuries, historians and archaeologists have debated how Stonehenge was built and now researchers believe they may have finally traced one piece of the landmark's complex journey.The monument, which sits on the Salisbury Plain near Amesbury, Wiltshire, was constructed in stages beginning around 3000 B.C., according to English Heritage, the organization that manages Stonehenge.New research focuses on Stonehenge's Altar Stone, which sits near the center of the monument and has long been debat...
Hugh Jackman says brutal 'Robin Hood' fight scenes were harder than anything he's done in Hollywood
Hugh Jackman didn't just step into Robin Hood's boots for his latest film he strapped on 200 pounds of gear and endured what he calls the toughest fight scenes of his Hollywood career.When Fox News Digital asked Jackman about the craziest things he did to prepare for "The Death of Robin Hood," including wearing a 200-pound vest during production, Jackman said the physical demands of the movie eclipsed anything he'd done before."I've done a lot of fight sequences in my career. Nothing has prepare...
Govee Outdoor Chromatic String Lights Review: A Colorful Way to (Kind of) Light Your Patio
Love sticking pretty lights in your patio? Govee’s lights are an easy, but very spendy way to do it.
Viral hurdler Kennedy Smith pops up at the World Cup, Gabriela Moura in her summer uniform and meat on the grill
Welcome to Sunday Screencaps where the best reliever in the game gets to take the mound and keep himself in shape for those calls to the bullpen. There is a relief appearance coming up at the end of the week and into much of the following week.That will take us right up to a couple of days before the biggest holiday of the summer. But we have a few days to go before that arrives and there are matters to attend to today.First up, is former Texas AandM hurdler Kennedy Smith. She went viral several...
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Vance In Switzerland Projects Cautious Optimism While Trump Reminds Iran Of 'Harder' Military Options On Table
Vance In Switzerland Projects Cautious Optimism While Trump Reminds Iran Of 'Harder' Military Options On Table Update(10:00ET): With Vance and Witkoff in Switzerland, President Trump is still issuing some US redlines via Truth Social, and via apparent 'official leaks' - and quite quickly - through the press. Trump is warning the Iranians on the sticking points of Hormuz closure and the Lebanon crisis. He has newly threatened on Sunday to hit Iran again if it can't constrain its pro...
17-year-old MLB prospect swipes eight bases in minor league game
The Los Angeles Angels have a speed demon in their farm system, and he’s just getting started.Juan Cespedes is only 17 but he’s already a record-holder. Playing for the Angels’ Dominican Summer League team, Cespedes swiped eight bases. It’s the most stolen bases ever recorded by a minor league player in a single game since at least 2005, according to MLB.com.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Billy Hamilton stole seven bases in a major league game for the...
Victor Davis Hanson dissects how critics completely misread the Iran deal
Historian Victor Davis Hanson called out critics of the newly signed U.S.-Iran preliminary agreement, arguing that they are misreading American leverage in negotiations.Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Hanson disputed what he described as misconceptions about the deal and said the military conflict dismantled Iran’s infrastructure, leaving Tehran with no cards to play."They've suffered probably a half a trillion dollars to their nuclear military industrial complex that took them 50 years t...
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Windward Says "Zero AIS Transits" On Hormuz Chokepoint
Windward Says "Zero AIS Transits" On Hormuz Chokepoint US-Iran technical talks are underway on Sunday, with Qatari mediators involved. Ahead of the talks, likely focused on Iran's nuclear program, Tehran attempted to reassert leverage over the Strait of Hormuz following renewed Israel-Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon. Iran announced the closure of the strait on Saturday, framing the move as retaliation for alleged violations of the US-Iran interim peace deal. Early Sunday, maritim...
Rockies top Pirates as Pittsburgh manager directs fury at umps over call on final out
The Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates had a classic game end in controversy on Saturday night.Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy started the game with an inside-the-park leadoff home run off Pirates star Paul Skenes to start the game. Colorado made out with a 2-1 win, but the Pirates thought they had tied the game in the top of the ninth inning.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Pirates batter Jake Mangum hit a grounder to Rockies third baseman Kyle K...
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Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say
"My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house."While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits.Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according to a study published on PsyArXiv, an open-access preprint repository for psychology research.TRENDY ‘CORTISOL COCKTAIL’ COULD MELT STRESS AND POUNDS AWA...
BILL BENNETT: What I told my sons about their faith, family and America
Editor’s note: The following column is adapted from a personal letter William J. Bennett wrote to his sons in 1990Dear Boys,This Letter is being written on a train in the early evening during a very busy week for your Dad, The President’s "Drug Czar." I may not get it all said the way I want to but I thought it better to write some of it down because you can never tell. I hope when you read this we’ll be able to talk about it. I trust we will.My message is pretty simple. Remember, Revere, Trust ...
WWE star Jordynne Grace shares stark warning for any potential intruders: 'I have seven dogs and a gun'
WWE star Jordynne Grace offered a warning to any creepy intruders that may show up at her doorstep after sharing a skit on her social media last week.Grace made a skit for her Instagram followers, showing herself going above and beyond to close her trashcan lid as she tried to avoid getting an extra charge from her Homeowners Association. One person commented, "Now wrestlers are wondering how fans find out where they live with the houses in the (background)."ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T ...
Minnesota bans crypto ATMs after scam surge
Minnesota is banning crypto ATMs after scammers reportedly used the machines to drain nearly $1 million from residents over the past few years. The machines, also called cryptocurrency kiosks, let people turn cash into digital currency quickly. That speed has made them a favorite tool for criminals who pressure victims during fake emergencies, legal threats and romance scams.The ban takes effect Aug. 1, 2026. Operators must remove publicly accessible machines by the end of the year. State offici...
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BBC Flagship Soap Being Used To Push Pro-Migrant Propaganda By Activist Infiltrators
BBC Flagship Soap Being Used To Push Pro-Migrant Propaganda By Activist Infiltrators Authored by Steve Watson via modernity, A campaigner for "migration and racial justice" has been employed to shape storylines for EastEnders - Britain's long-running BBC flagship soap opera set in London's East End - featuring plots about exploited African migrants and racially motivated murders, it has been revealed. It is clear evidence of such activists operating inside the UK's national broa...
AI is inflating student grades, and the effect points to outsourced work, not better learning
A UC Berkeley study of more than 500,000 grades found that courses heavy on writing and coding saw grades jump after ChatGPT launched. The effect shows up mainly in homework, a sign that AI is replaci
DAN HOFFMAN: Father’s Day reminds me every moment with my sons is a blessing
One night a few months back, my younger son was getting ready for bed. As I prepared to say goodnight while tucking him in, he looked up at me and said, "dad, I've made a lot of assists in my soccer games these past few years I don't remember how many. But I've scored 31 goals. And you know what? You were there and saw every one of them."My son might not have realized it in the moment, but he had just given me one of the most wonderfully heartfelt complements I've ever received.To this day, I've...
Chef who fled communist country opens world's first Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant
A chef who left communist Cuba behind is making culinary history in South Florida.Just four months after opening its doors in West Palm Beach, Emelina recently became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star a distinction many chefs spend decades pursuing.For chef and co-owner Osmel Gonzalez, the recognition is about more than fine dining. It's an opportunity to showcase what Cuban cuisine can become when creativity is no longer limited by scarcity.FOOD SOLD AT GAS STAT...
Golden State Killer investigator finds ‘red flags’ in Marilyn Monroe death scene decades later
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).As the world celebrates Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, Paul Holes is revisiting one of the most scrutinized celebrity cases in Hollywood history.The retired cold case investigator spent more than two decades solving crimes in California and played a pivotal role in identifying the Golden State Killer. Now, he's applying his exper...
The Sixties Scoop separated her from her culture. Love brought it back to her
After the Sixties Scoop took her from her family and home in Buffalo Narrows, Darlene Petit grew up learning little about her Métis and Indigenous heritage. That changed when she met Mervin Petit. They now share their love of the land, hunting and fishing with others.
Who is David Hearn? US Olympian who denies vandalizing Reflecting Pool after viral arrest
An Olympic canoeist has been accused of vandalizing the iconic Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C.David Hearn, 67, who represented the United States in three Summer Olympics, denied the accusations that he vandalized the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being arrested by the U.S. Park Police on Saturday.Hearn told The Associated Press that he only reached into the pool because he wanted to examine the peeling new coating, and he only briefly touched a chunk that was stil...
New Super PAC Aims to Rally Tech Workers to Help Limit AI: 'the Guardrails Alliance'
"A grassroots movement is forming among everyday tech workers who are demanding their companies develop and deploy AI responsibly," reports TechCrunch. Hoping to leverage that discontent is a new super PAC called the Guardrails Alliance. The New York Times reports that it launched Thursday with backers that included tech employees and labor unions: Guardrails positions itself as a populist political movement that runs on small donations from people in the trenches of the AI boom. The PAC has ...
The Sequence Radar #880: Last Week in AI: A $60B Cursor Deal, Google's Brain Drain, and Midjourney's Body Scanner
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Wooting 60HE v2: Peak Keyboard Perfection
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Obama Center visitors say project symbolic of 'Black excellence,' claim scandal-free legacy while Trump ripped
CHICAGO Opening weekend visitors at the Barack Obama Presidential Center called the 44th president's legacy an example of unifying, scandal-free "Black excellence," while they lamented what they view as a dark turn for the U.S. under President Donald Trump."The community is great, we're just kind of glad it's here," Lauren Tillman, who lives about 40 minutes outside of Chicago, told Fox News Digital. "We needed something like this. Chicago looks like a certain place to certain people who are not...
MMA fighter helps nab Florida university student leader in suspected child predator sting
A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter with a passion for identifying possible child predators has been credited with exposing another suspect in South Florida. This time, Dustin Lampros, founder of 561 Predator Catchers, used a decoy posing online as a 13-year-old boy, according to a court report filed by Delray Beach Police.Lampros seeks to identify suspected sexual predators by engaging them in online conversations with people posing as children. He and his associates surprise the targets of th...
The Founding Fathers gave us America. 250 years later, we still depend on good dads
This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday. We’ll mark the occasion with fireworks, parades and with rightful pride in what we’ve already achieved together. But if we are honest about what made our country strong in the first place and what will keep it strong the answer isn’t found in Washington, D.C. It starts at home.The Founding Fathers understood something that we shouldn’t forget today. Strong nations are built on strong families. And strong families are shaped by fathers who choose ...
Christian cop in UK suspended for asking questions about Islam during DEI training wins settlement
A former UK police officer, who said he was suspended and forced out of policing after he asked questions about Islam during a DEI workplace training, has reached a confidential settlement with the North Yorkshire Police after he alleged discrimination against his Christian beliefs.Luke Salmons, a former community support officer, said the force went through a series of DEI training courses in 2023 and 2024 intended to develop a new policy on race, religion and culture. The courses were hosted b...
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Britain's Greatest Betrayal: The Rape Gang Inquiry Report
Britain's Greatest Betrayal: The Rape Gang Inquiry Report Authored by Celina via American Greatness, Rupert Lowe’s Rape Gang Inquiry Report opens with two quotations before a single piece of evidence is presented. The first is Albert Einstein’s observation: The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. Human history has always contained violent and predatory men, every society has had t...
Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines
The organization widely regarded as the leading authority on transgender medical treatment is facing allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it built influential treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain.The complaint, filed in a Texas federal court by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, accuses World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) of deve...
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The Best NAS Devices for Your Home After Months of Testing
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Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election
As Colombia heads into a pivotal presidential runoff on Sunday, conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella is riding a wave of voter frustration over crime, cartels and economic uncertainty.His rise comes as outgoing President Gustavo Petro faces mounting political turmoil, turning the election into a high-stakes battle over the future of one of America’s most important allies in Latin America.De le Espriella’s campaign is built on a platform of law and order, anti-cartel crackdowns and repa...
American youth radicalized online, busted in suspected terror plots after hating country on social media
Federal authorities say a foiled plot targeting a planned UFC event at the White House is the latest case to raise concerns about the role the internet can play in radicalizing people and connecting would-be attackers.According to court documents, the men accused in the UFC plot allegedly communicated through encrypted messaging platforms and discussed plans involving drones, firearms and attacks on government officials.Rather than involving a single suspect acting alone, authorities allege the ...
Chinese AI models raise ‘sleeper agent’ fears after report finds more vulnerable code for US users
Chinese AI models used to write code may be creating a hidden security risk for U.S. companies, federal officials and government contractors, per a new report published by a major defense contractor specializing in cyber security.Booz Allen published a report in late May warning the federal government, private software developers and workers in critical industries that the presence of code written by popular Chinese AI models within the supply chain may be making the United States more vulnerabl...
Angel Dads face another Father's Day without children killed by illegal immigrants: 'She should be graduating'
FIRST ON FOX: As families across the country celebrate Father's Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is honoring a group of fathers bound together by tragedy: fathers whose children were killed or catastrophically injured in crimes tied to illegal aliens and cartel-linked criminals.DHS shared the stories of three Angel Dads with Fox News Digital: Marcus Coleman, Joe Abraham and Doug Quets, whose lives were forever changed by the deaths of their children and whose losses now serve as a ...
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on sunscreen shakeups and coastal curiosity
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 sunscreen shakeups, coastal curiosity 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 our latest News Quiz published every Friday click here.
Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever
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'I got crushed': AI giants are funding ad wars in races across the country
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Can a new commission remedy California's public defender crisis?
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JD Vance lands in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear program
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Sam Altman says a whole generation of researchers held AI back by underestimating what scaling could do
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Yet Another Piece of AI-Pilled Speculative Fiction Has Gone Dangerously Viral
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How sports betting became Colorado’s ticket to funding $140 million in water conservation projects
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AWS says AI agents lack business context and security, launches two services to patch the gaps
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Firefox Can Do All This? 21 Features Most Users Never Touch
Firefox is my daily driver, my main browser. I have been using it for years and I also pay attention to the features it adds with new releases.I find it surprising that many people use it just for browsing websites but not utilizing many other features it offers. Trust me, you will be surprised by just how much power and convenience is packed into this browser beyond simple web surfing.From clever productivity hacks to handy built-in tools, it is packed with features that can help enhance your o...
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From ear candy to guaranteed happily ever afters, why romance audiobooks are surging in popularity
Toronto author Lily Chu's popular audiobooks are part of a trend that's seeing romance novels shift from page to ear. This boom fuelled by pandemic-era isolation and women with sexual agency wanting to multi-task while consuming books that feature guilt-free escapism is pushing the publishing industry to pursue audio-first strategies within the genre.
It sounds like weird science, but this fertilizer technology is gaining interest on Canadian farms
It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.
Tenants accused of unpaid rent will have to pay half to bring up other complaints at Ontario hearings
Ontario tenants accused of being behind on rent may soon have to fork over half of what their landlord claims they owe if they want to raise other issues about their unit at a tribunal hearing.
Abandoned tuna fishing gear smashes corals, harms wildlife in marine refuges, study finds
The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.
A new fertilizer method mimics lightning and could help farmers cut costs and emissions
It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.
Governors general can no longer bill government for casual and business clothing
Rideau Hall changed its clothing guidelines during Governor General Louise Arbour's transition to office to explicitly state that viceregals cannot bill taxpayers for casual outfits or business attire.
Mosquito dunks are selling out as bug season and 'bucket of doom' trend collide
It could be a worse-than-usual mosquito season in some parts of Canada, and if you've scrolled social media for solutions, you may have encountered the "bucket of doom."
Facial Recognition on Public Buses? Kansas City Says Yes
An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press: Officials in Kansas City, Missouri, are preparing to equip cameras on some public buses with facial recognition software capable of identifying passengers who appear on a list of banned riders or missing persons. Supporters and opponents alike view the effort as a major litmus test for tapping the AI-powered software on a U.S. public transportation system, positioning Kansas City as the latest epicenter of a fierce debate over w...
JD Vance arrives in Switzerland to join Kushner and Witkoff for new round of Iran negotiations
Vice President JD Vance landed in Switzerland early Sunday to help launch a new round of negotiations with Iran, as the Trump administration pushes for a lasting agreement following a recently signed ceasefire.Vance arrived shortly before 6 a.m. local time and is expected to join White House envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, for the talks.Swiss officials confirmed Saturday that the Iranian delegation had arrived and was traveling to Bürgenstock, where t...
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Mamdani Burns Allies in Making a Big Bet for Congress and the Left
The strength of the mayor’s political brand will be tested on Tuesday, when his slate of leftist congressional candidates takes aim at Democratic incumbents.
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A Reporter’s Memories Cross Two-Lane Highways in Missouri
“Kenrex” reimagines a notorious killing in Skidmore, Mo. Jesse McKinley wrote about the play and the crime after getting a tip from his son.
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For Half a Century, Capturing New York’s Human Moments
Lovers’ quarrels on sidewalks, acts of kindness on public transportation, friendships forged under awnings in the rain, and so much more of the city’s daily poetry.
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‘What Do I Do? Do I Tell Her? How Do I Fix This?’
Some notable friends of Metropolitan Diary share their New York stories in the first of a special, limited series of columns marking the feature’s 50th anniversary.
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Caribbean resort fire kills Italian tourist, 1700 guests evacuated
The hotel will stay closed while authorities probe the cause of the fire.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected To Resign On Monday: Report
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Expected To Resign On Monday: Report Keir Starmer's premiership appears to have entered its final act. Just over a week after Andy Burnham stormed back into Parliament with a crushing by-election win, the Prime Minister is - according to senior Labour figures cited by The Observer - preparing to set out a timetable for his own departure, with a "clear statement" possible as early as Monday. Peter Macdiarmid/Pool via REUTERS It would be a remarkable co...
Polymarket Paid Dozens to Post Videos of Themselves 'Winning' With Fake Bets
In January a college student posted a video showing him winning $100,000 on Polymarket one of 145 that appeared to show bets adding up to almost $410,000, reports the Wall Street Journal. "But none of those bets were real." Instead its creator was "one of dozens of mostly college-age creators Polymarket paid to film themselves making fake trades and sometimes scoring fake wins," the Journal reports, citing interviews with the creators an an analysis of more than 1,100 of their videos: Polymar...
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Sir Keir Starmer allies say PM preparing to step down after loss of support
Five senior Cabinet ministers have privately urged Starmer to quit.
Bryce Harper hits for cycle, Kyle Schwarber blasts three homers in Phillies blowout win over Mets
The Phillies' turnaround following the dismissal of manager Rob Thomson reached a new milestone when two of the franchise’s biggest stars delivered a historic performance.Kyle Schwarber launched three home runs, including two in the third inning, while Bryce Harper completed the cycle to add yet another achievement to his accomplished career.The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature...
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Are iPhones Dialing Up The Birth Dearth?
Are iPhones Dialing Up The Birth Dearth? Authored by Thaddeus G. McCotter via American Greatness, When I call you up, your line’s engaged I have had enough, so act your age We have lost the time that was so hard to find And I will lose my mind If you won’t see me . . . Time after time You refuse to even listen I wouldn’t mind If I knew what I was missing —The Beatles, “You Won’t See Me” As one heads into senescence, the milestones begin to fade in the rearview mirror. Y...
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3 hikers die in heat-related incidents at Grand Canyon
3 hikers die in heat-related incidents at Grand Canyon
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Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?