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Amazon's New Stargate Series Is Officially Dead
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A profile of Anthropic as it prepares to go public and broaden access to Mythos, amid criticism that commercial pressures have eroded its AI safety standards
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A buffalo with a distinctive hairstyle is going viral for its resemblance to President Donald Trump.The rare albino buffalo, nicknamed "Donald Trump," has become a sensation at Bangladesh’s national zoo thanks to its blond tuft of hair, which many say resembles the president’s signature look.The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.A video of the pale, horned buffalo quickly spread across social media, drawing crowds to a farm outside Dhaka where it was bein...
Sources: OnePay, a fintech app backed by Walmart and valued at $4B+, has 6M MAUs and $50B in annualized payments, double the figures from the previous year
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Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department
President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice.In a video posted to social media by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, Trump can be seen announcing that he will nominate Blanche for the position after he assumed the role on an interim basis following former Attorney General Pam Bondi's firing in early April."Tomorrow I'm instructing Dan [Scavino] and everybody else that's invol...
Asus ROG’s Xbox Ally X20 Fixes Every Problem I Had With the Original Handheld
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Fan disrupts NBA Finals Game 1 while trying to take selfie with Spurs' Victor Wembanyama
The New York Knicks began their pursuit of their first title since 1973 on Wednesday night in a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.The Spurs clung to a seven-point lead at halftime, setting up a back-and-forth second half and a tight fourth quarter. But amid the tension of a tightly contested fourth quarter, an overexcited fan briefly stole the spotlight in pursuit of what he hoped would be a once-in-a-lifetime photo.The unidentified fan ran onto the court midway through...
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1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield
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Three people were shot after a graduation ceremony at a Northern California high school on Wednesday evening, according to city and school officials.
Jalen Brunson shakes off first-quarter knee scare, scores 30 as Knicks steal Finals Game 1 from Spurs
Game 1 lived up to the billing thanks to a dynamite performance from its biggest star, Jalen Brunson.The San Antonio Spurs couldn't hang with the Knicks in Game 1, as New York took a 1-0 series lead with a clutch 105-95 victory.The Knicks have now won 12 consecutive postseason games. The Knicks' 12-game postseason winning streak is tied with the 1999 Spurs for second all-time.Only the 2017 Warriors won more at 15, putting New York within reach.Most Knicks fans had "winning on the road" on their ...
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Simi Valley doughnut rampage suspect charged with attempted murder, authorities say
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Explosions, simulated gunfire expected in Pasadena tonight as military conducts training
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Liftoff Mobile raised $437M in its US IPO, selling 19M shares for $23 each, above its marketed range of $20 to $22, valuing the company at $3.83B
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The New York Giants have officially hopped into the DeLorean.Odell Beckham Jr. is back in Big Blue, and the stakes are seemingly higher than his superstar first stint with New York.Beckham is guaranteed nothing this time around, and he knows it.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!Speaking with the media on Wednesday, Beckham continued to express gratitude for the reunion while also embracing an underdog mentality."I like it this way," Beckham said regardin...
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US military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in latest Eastern Pacific strike on drug-trafficking vessel
The U.S. military carried out a lethal strike Wednesday on a vessel it said was involved in drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing two men it described as "narco-terrorists," according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)."On June 3, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X."Intelligence confirmed the vessel w...
China-Linked Spies Are Reportedly Using Job Platform Scams to Harvest Intel
Committing alleged espionage against your country was never so depressingly low-paying.
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Samsung Joins Blue-State Exodus, Moves U.S. HQ From New Jersey To Texas
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#TheMoment the biggest ever Canadian flag on a mountaintop was unfurled
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Mike Leach nominated for College Football Hall of Fame following eligibility rule change
Mike Leach, the larger-than-life coach credited with popularizing the Air Raid offense and transforming modern college football, has been nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class just under four years after his death.Leach's final coaching stop was at Mississippi State before his death in December 2022.The National Football Foundation has released the ballot for next year's class, with the class set to be officially unveiled in January. The list features 80 players and nine coa...
Rubio torches Democrat after bizarre hearing questions about his shoes: 'Is this a circus?'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Wednesday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing "a circus" after Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., questioned him about a pair of shoes he received as a gift from President Donald Trump.The exchange came after Jacobs criticized Rubio's testimony regarding the recent conflict with Iran, arguing that he was unwilling to acknowledge facts."Mr. Secretary, it seems like you have an issue admitting facts… You couldn’t admit the shoes the president bought you were to...
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Michael Jordan and Adam Silver both failed to convince James Dolan to end Charles Oakley ban from MSG
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The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.Brunson signaled to the bench and headed to the locker room after checking out of the game. He later returned to th...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Newark detention facility Delaney Hall
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Quantinuum raised $1.68B in an upsized US IPO, selling 28M shares for $60 each, above its marketed range of $53 to $55, valuing the company at $15.6B
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Leading AI labs, executives, and scientists are sending a letter to lawmakers urging them to improve tracking of synthetic DNA sequences that could be used for bioweapons.
OpenAI and Anthropic Sign Letter to Prevent AI-Developed Biological Weapons
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Albuquerque uses weed tax to fund 'no-strings-attached' guaranteed income, sparking policy debate
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Cassie Ventura fled the United States after testifying against Diddy in sex crimes trial: docs
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Homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in freezer, prompting evacuations in Valley Glen
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Nasa says goodbye to its Mars orbiter after an 11-year mission
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Is John Cornyn Trying To Sabotage Ken Paxton?
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Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns
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Vanilla Ice refuses to quit Freedom 250 concert, says he won't let anyone tell him he 'can't be proud'
Vanilla Ice is once again defending his decision to perform at the Great American State Fair's Freedom 250 concerts in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.During an appearance on "The Story with Martha MacCallum," the 58-year-old rapper shared why he chose not back out of the performance, telling the host, "I don't like anybody telling me I can't be proud of my country.""I'm born here. I'm raised here. I'm proud of it. I represent it everywhere I go. I wear the American Flag everywhere I ...
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Orange County business owner supplied Iran with U.S. technology, federal prosecutors say
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Rebecca Grossman, ex-Dodger found liable for crash that killed two boys; jury awards $176 million
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Bessent flips script on Dem senator with reminder about his son's past ties to Epstein
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., suddenly found himself on the defensive at a budget hearing on Wednesday when, amid levying accusations of the Trump administration’s "corrupt" dealings, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fired back by bringing Wyden's son's investments into the exchange."We would like to hear what Adam Wyden and Jeffrey Epstein talked about," Bessent said, referring to unearthed emails drawing a connection between the senator’s son and the disgraced financier."Did your son and Jeffrey Eps...
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Amazon Plans Data Center In Wheatfield, Indiana; Will Pay $1.25BN To Reduce Energy Cost Impact On Local Payers
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Apple says users in Texas must confirm they are 18 years or older or obtain parental consent to create an Apple Account starting June 4, after a court ruling
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FCC launches sweeping review of $3B school internet subsidy program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced Wednesday it is launching a sweeping review of its school internet subsidy E-Rate program, citing concerns that increased screen time in schools may be contributing to declining academic performance.The E-Rate program provides roughly $3 billion annually in discounts for internet access and related connectivity services for eligible schools and libraries.FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called the review necessary at a time when screen time use has ...
Cara Delevingne admits she used party drug GHB daily before terrifying seizures forced her sober
Cara Delevingne pulled back the curtain on one of the darkest periods of her life.During a candid appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast, the actress revealed she was taking the drug GHB daily before suffering seizures that ultimately became a wake-up call in her recovery journey. Delevingne, 33, shared some of her most detailed comments yet about the drug spiral that nearly derailed her life despite the model's enormous professional success.While many fans associate Delevingne's r...
West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting 'Country Roads,' lighting a couch on fire
A big moment in any student-athlete's career is announcing what school they're committing to, and I don't think you're going to find an announcement better than one we've got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers.What's that smell? It... it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers' beloved John Denver "Take Me Home, Country Roads."You bet your sweet a-- that's what it is.Ethan Lawson is a 6'6", 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting class...
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Endangered sheep dies after getting entangled in razor wire at the border, biologist says
A biologist discovered a decomposing bighorn sheep tangled in concertina wire recently strung in Imperial County, part of an effort to deter illegal immigration. Advocates had warned of danger to migrating animals.
Frontier passengers tackle man who allegedly choked off-duty flight attendant, tried to open door mid-flight
Federal officials have filed charges against the man accused of assaulting a flight attendant and trying to escape a Frontier Airlines plane before passengers pinned him down while the plane was en route to Chicago earlier this week. Juan Gabriel Reyes, 51, of Chicago, is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants, and assault within maritime territorial jurisdiction, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida announced Wednesday. Court records obtaine...
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Andrew Left's Conviction Could Change The Rules For Every Market Commentator...But How?
Andrew Left's Conviction Could Change The Rules For Every Market Commentator...But How? Andrew Left's fraud conviction is sending shockwaves through the activist short-selling community, not simply because of the verdict itself, but because it has exposed deep uncertainty about what market commentators are legally allowed to do, according to the Financial Times. For years, activist short sellers operated in an area where investors would build positions, publish research or opinions...
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Meta slams Australia’s bid to make tech giants pay for sharing news articles
Australia wants big tech companies to compensate local publishers for sharing articles.
B.C. charity scraps World Cup ticket raffle after letter from FIFA lawyers
A B.C. non-profit that supports people with spinal injuries was forced to cancel a raffle for a pair of World Cup tickets after receiving a nine-page letter from FIFA's lawyers, accusing it of trademark infringement and ticket rule violations.
Sources: Benchmark raised $2B across two new funds, including a $1.25B fund for late-stage bets, its first growth fund after decades focusing on new startups
Kate Clark / Wall Street Journal: Sources: Benchmark raised $2B across two new funds, including a $1.25B fund for late-stage bets, its first growth fund after decades focusing on new startups After
This should go without saying: Sending your ex's nude to her boss isn't a birthday gift
It’s perfectly fine to not get your ex anything for their birthday. You’ve gone your separate ways, and you’re not obligated to worry about finding them a gift. You don’t even have to wish them a happy birthday.It’s one of the perks of breaking up. For most, this is understood. They’re not going to slip up and mistake the occasion for an opportunity to surprise their ex with something they didn’t ask for on their birthday.ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NO...
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't testify before Congress about league's TV and streaming deals
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't testify before Congress about league's TV and streaming deals
NBA's claim of 'most-watched conference finals in 24 years' is misleading because of broadcast changes
The NBA is still misleading the public with deceptive press releases touting its 2026 playoff viewership.This week, the league claimed the Spurs-Thunder series was the "most-watched conference finals in 24 years," averaging 10.8 million viewers per game across NBC and Peacock.Twenty-four years, huh?For context, the last time the NBA aired conference finals games on NBC was in 2002 exactly 24 years ago.Since then, conference finals broadcasts have aired primarily on cable, either ESPN or TNT. Jus...
