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New surgeon general nominee cofounded “biowearables” startup with DOGE operative

Before she was chosen as Donald Trump's latest nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means came from the world of healthcare startups - and cofounded one with a tech entrepreneur who's now a key DOGE operative in charge of dismantling the IRS. In 2019, Means…

2025-05-08T13:35:05Z

Casey Means is a MAHA celebrity; her cofounder is now in charge of dismantling the IRS. Casey Means is a MAHA celebrity; her cofounder is now in charge of dismantling the IRS. Before she was chosen… [+3235 chars]

Top UK Special Forces general oversaw blocking of Afghan 'war-crime' witnesses to Britain

Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins oversaw a process where Afghan special forces were prevented from settling in the UK.

2025-05-12T16:15:35Z

Hannah O'Grady and Joel Gunter Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins led UK Special Forces (UKSF) in Afghanistan at a time when alleged war crimes were committed A top general who failed to report evidence of alleg… [+7339 chars]

Pam Bondi Claims Trump Saved 75% of Americans From a Fentanyl Overdose

"Are you ready for this, media?" the attorney general asked, but what followed was a heaping pile of horsecrap about a very serious subject.

2025-05-01T16:55:54Z

The Trump administration might have to double-check its math. This week, Attorney General Pam Bondi ludicrously claimed that President Donald Trump had saved 75% of the American population from fenta… [+3278 chars]

Sixth Nurse Diagnosed With Brain Tumor in Possible Cluster at Massachusetts Hospital

Mass General Brigham officials say the hospital hasn't found any "environmental risk" behind these cases, though the nurses' union is still conducting its own investigation.

2025-04-15T20:20:33Z

Something strange could be happening at a Massachusetts hospital. At least six employees working on the same floor of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital have recently developed benign brain tumors. The l… [+2690 chars]

Here’s Alienware’s fresh take on entry-level gaming laptops

Alienware is introducing a pair of new, more affordable gaming laptops: the Aurora 16 and 16X, starting at $1,149 and $1,949, respectively. Unlike the flagship Area-51 laptops announced back at CES, the Auroras are meant to be a little more versatile, portabl…

2025-05-07T22:09:18Z

The Aurora 16 and 16X have up to RTX 5070 GPUs, but start with an RTX 3050 and just 8GB of RAM. The Aurora 16 and 16X have up to RTX 5070 GPUs, but start with an RTX 3050 and just 8GB of RAM. Alien… [+3023 chars]

GM says new battery chemistry will enable 400-mile range EVs

General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker says that the new chemistry is safer, more energy dense, and less costly than the current technology.  GM aims to become the…

2025-05-12T22:16:16Z

The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich prismatic cells for its future electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker is pairing up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich … [+3974 chars]

GM thanks Trump for the $5 billion tariff hit it expects to take

General Motors CEO Mary Barra kicked off her Q1 letter to shareholders by thanking “President Trump for his support of the U.S. automotive industry.” Several paragraphs later, things take a turn, with Barra projecting an impact of $4 billion to $5 billion as …

2025-05-01T14:10:44Z

The nations largest automaker needs to walk a delicate line of placating the president while also assuring investors it can weather the storm ahead. The nations largest automaker needs to walk a del… [+3497 chars]

Former DOJ antitrust chief says a Google break up will benefit the internet

Today, we’re talking about the very real possibility that the United States government might break up Google. To figure that all out, I invited Jonathan Kanter, the former assistant attorney general for antitrust under the Biden administration, to join me on …

2025-04-24T14:00:24Z

Former DOJ antitrust chief says a Google break up will benefit the internet Jonathan Kanters team won two antitrust trials against Google for the DOJ. But the big question is what happens next. Fo… [+5820 chars]

Google will pay a $1.375 billion settlement to Texas over privacy violations

Google is set to pay $1.375 billion to settle claims of data privacy violations brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, according to a press release. Texas filed two lawsuits in 2022 against Google for “unlawfully tracking and collecting users’ private …

2025-05-10T00:12:04Z

Texas had filed two lawsuits against Google for how it handled users geolocation, incognito search, and biometric data. Texas had filed two lawsuits against Google for how it handled users geolocati… [+1044 chars]

This week proves Nigel Farage's PM ambition is not a wild notion

The next General Election is miles away and parties can surge and sink, but this week's results show Farage has changed the race, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

2025-05-03T16:06:04Z

In the first week of 2025, Nigel Farage told me his ultimate goal was to become prime minister. It stuck in my mind that he chose to add: "I'm not joking." Nobody in the two traditional main parties… [+6767 chars]

OpenAI abandons plan to be controlled by for-profit board

OpenAI has been working for months to no longer be controlled by a nonprofit. It's now giving up. In a company blog post published on Monday, nonprofit board chairman Bret Taylor said that OpenAI is abandoning its plan to become controlled by a for-profit aft…

2025-05-05T18:51:36Z

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI has been working for months to no longer be controlled by a nonprofit. It's now giving up. In a company blog post published on Monday, nonprofit board chairman Bret T… [+916 chars]

Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.

2025-05-08T00:58:07Z

President Trump has switched up his pick for U.S. Surgeon General tapping best-selling author and wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means in place of his initial pick, Fox News contributor Dr. Janette Ne… [+1846 chars]

Pete Hegseth just ordered a 20% cut of the military's highest-ranking officers

Hegseth said he wanted to "streamline leadership by reducing excess general and flag officer positions."

2025-05-06T06:53:09Z

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that he wanted to reduce the number of four-star positions in the active-duty military by at least 20%.Alex Brandon via AP <ul><li>Pete Hegseth said he … [+2996 chars]

What you need to know about the Glastonbury resale

A limited amount of tickets for the world-famous festival will go on sale on Thursday and Sunday.

2025-04-24T05:29:25Z

Clara Bullock More Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets go on sale Thursday and Sunday A limited amount of Glastonbury Festival 2025 tickets will go on resale on Thursday and Sunday. They are tickets… [+1709 chars]

Garmin's post-tariff strategy could include pricier watches and cutbacks

Garmin's plan to "mitigate" tariffs is a perfect example of how Big Tech in general will change products to keep shareholders happy.

2025-05-02T12:00:00Z

Garmin held its Q1 2025 earnings call this week, and like most other tech brands, it had to address the looming specter of tariffs while boasting about its record-setting profits. And its future plan… [+7152 chars]

New Meta AI app provides a Llama 4-powered challenge to Gemini

The Meta View app is becoming the Meta AI app, moving beyond Ray-Ban glasses settings to a more general AI experience built to rival Gemini Live.

2025-04-29T19:29:43Z

What you need to know <ul><li>The Meta AI app is a repurposed version of the Meta View app that no longer focuses solely on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.</li><li>Now, anyone with a Facebook or Meta ac… [+4198 chars]

General Hospital spoilers: Alexis reminds Ava she’s a Cassadine?

2025-04-15T15:02:44Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 239 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+702 chars]

As special ed students are integrated more at school, teacher training is evolving

General education teachers are more likely than ever to be working with students who have special needs.

2025-04-15T09:00:00Z

Kellen Hedler is actively engaged in his fourth-grade classroom: He raises his hand to correctly answer a math question, he reads prompts out loud for the class and he gathers with classmates to watc… [+7296 chars]

California attorney general declines to join Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI

2025-04-15T23:47:30Z

If you click 'Accept all', we and our partners, including 239 who are part of the IAB Transparency &amp; Consent Framework, will also store and/or access information on a device (in other words, use … [+702 chars]

General Hospital spoilers: Kristina learns of an Ava secret?

General Hospital’s Kristina could soon learn of a big Ava secret. However, will the secret push Kristina over the edge or place her on a shocking new path?

2025-05-05T16:14:14Z

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Kate Mansi, General Hospital. | Credit: Disney At this point, it seems as if there are more se… [+3092 chars]

Trump Picks Incompetent Wellness Influencer for Surgeon General

Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with no medical degree, to be the nation’s surgeon general.

2025-05-08T13:10:52Z

Trumps nominee for U.S. surgeon general is beyond unqualified. The president has selected Casey Means, a self-described wellness influencer from the Make America Healthy Again ranks, to serve as high… [+2594 chars]

Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations

In a new memo, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ will allow for subpoenas, court orders and search warrants to get information and testimony from journalists.

2025-04-26T00:26:39Z

The Justice Department on Friday rescinded a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations, paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel te… [+2469 chars]

The Justice Department has charged a 19-year-old for 'firebombing' Cybertrucks at a Tesla dealership

The Justice Department charged a man it says set fire to a Cybertruck in Kansas City. The attorney general has promised harsh penalties for Tesla attacks.

2025-04-19T22:57:54Z

A Cybertruck after protesters angry with Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the government set it ablaze outside a Tesla dealership in Seattle.AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson <ul><li>A 19-year-old has been charg… [+2622 chars]

Google TV sucks — Indian brand Lumio is aiming to change that

I don't like Google TV in general, but Indian brand Lumio rolled out a new TV that does a great job tweaking the UI — so much so that I enjoyed using it.

2025-04-22T07:47:49Z

I dislike Google TV with a passion; Google took a clean Android TV interface and riddled it with ads and unwanted recommendations. That's why I still use the Shield TV Pro — it's the one Android TV b… [+5548 chars]

Inside the Battle Over OpenAI’s Corporate Restructuring

A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.

2025-05-02T09:00:00Z

Late last year, Bell, Blackwell, and Aguilar decided to dust off the old playbook. They commissioned a legal memo that reiterated the power of the attorney general over the irrevocable status of char… [+4062 chars]

Scientists Are Mapping the Bizarre, Chaotic Spacetime Inside Black Holes

By understanding the churning region near singularities, physicists hope they might be able to reconcile gravity and quantum mechanics.

2025-04-20T11:00:00Z

The original version ofthis storyappeared in Quanta Magazine. At the beginning of time and the center of every black hole lies a point of infinite density called a singularity. To explore these enig… [+4498 chars]

I'm a general contractor in Arizona, and tariffs have already caused me to lose business. There are too many unknowns.

Eduardo Barboza is paying his team to work on his own home to keep them busy. Tariffs have caused multiple projects to be cancelled.

2025-04-21T14:08:39Z

Eduardo Barboza, right, instructs his employees on a project.Courtesy of Eduardo Barboza <ul><li>General contractor Eduardo Barboza says pricing uncertainty caused by the tariffs have disrupted his … [+3763 chars]

OpenAI names new nonprofit ‘advisors’

OpenAI has revealed the “advisors” for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. Robert K. Ross, and Jack Oliver. The company says the four advisors will help “inform OpenAI’s philanthropic efforts,” according to an announcement on Tues…

2025-04-15T22:28:27Z

OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI says its nonprofit isnt going anywhere. OpenAI has revealed the advisors for its new nonprofit commission: Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Dr. R… [+1399 chars]

The open source advantage: Faster bugs, better builds, wider buy-in

Open-sourcing is definitely not something to rush into. Here are some pros, cons and general advice based on experience.

2025-04-19T19:05:00Z

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Software companies have a lot of decisions to make as they move through… [+7818 chars]

States sue Trump over ‘existential threat’ to wind energy

The District of Columbia and 17 states —  including New York, Arizona, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, and Illinois — sued the Trump administration Monday over its attempts to stop wind energy developments across the US.  The states argue that by signing…

2025-05-05T19:23:21Z

The lawsuit says the Trump administration is meddling with states efforts to build out new energy projects. The lawsuit says the Trump administration is meddling with states efforts to build out new… [+3801 chars]

Early vote count favors Australia's government being reelected for a second term

Early vote counting in Australia's general election suggested the government was likely return for a second term. Energy policy and inflation have been major issues as the country faces a cost of living crisis.

2025-05-03T10:46:31Z

MELBOURNE, Australia Early vote counting in Australia's general election Saturday suggested the government was likely to be returned for a second term. The Australian Electoral Commission's early pr… [+4464 chars]

States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy

Attorneys general from 17 states and D.C. are challenging an executive order Trump signed on his first day in office pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects.

2025-05-05T21:45:48Z

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., … [+5174 chars]

David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service's new leader

The U.S. Postal Service's governing board has named David Steiner, a board member of USPS competitor FedEx, to be the next postmaster general following the controversial term of Louis DeJoy.

2025-05-09T14:43:39Z

David Steiner will lead the U.S. Postal Service as the next postmaster general, as the federal mail agency faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration. Amber McReynolds, chair of the US… [+3960 chars]

Final Glastonbury tickets sell out in 20 minutes

US pop star Olivia Rodrigo, British band The 1975 and legend Neil Young will headline the festival.

2025-04-27T08:25:05Z

The final batch of resale tickets for Glastonbury Festival have sold out in 20 minutes after "incredible demand". The general admission tickets for the world-famous event in Somerset were released a… [+1228 chars]

Car bomb kills senior Russian general in Moscow: Officials

A car bomb in Moscow has killed a senior Russian military officer, Russian officials said.

2025-04-25T10:49:56Z

LONDON -- A car bomb in Moscow has killed a senior Russian military officer, Russian officials said. A statement from the Russian Investigative Committee said that Lt. General Yaroslav Moskalik, the… [+575 chars]

Bin strike to continue as deal rejected

The month-long walkout has seen bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish piled high on Birmingham's streets.

2025-04-14T14:19:40Z

A strike by bin workers in Birmingham is set to continue after the latest offer by the city council was "overwhelmingly" rejected. It follows a month-long stand-off between members of the Unite unio… [+443 chars]

Trump Takes Aim at Democrats’ Online Fundraising Platforms

Trump is going after Democrats' money.

2025-04-25T12:15:03Z

President Trump has decided to target the online fundraising websites that power a majority of Democrats’ political campaigns. In an executive order on Thursday, the Trump administration initiated a … [+2231 chars]

This 15-Inch Laptop With 1TB of Storage and 16GB RAM Hits a Record Low on Amazon, Now Priced Below $300

This amount of SSD storage and RAM makes it a deal you can't afford to pass up.

2025-04-13T13:40:46Z

Not everyone need a $1,000 laptop. When your use case is limited to web browsing, streaming and general productivity tasks, investing in top-tier specs may not be necessary. There’s currently a 15.6-… [+2072 chars]

Russian general killed in Moscow car blast on day of Trump envoy visit

Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik named as victim of explosion that appears similar to previous attacks claimed by Ukraine

2025-04-25T10:59:33Z

A senior Russian military official has been killed in a car explosion near Moscow, hours before a Kremlin meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff. The Russian au… [+3164 chars]

Logitech’s MX Creative Console now supports Figma and Adobe Lightroom

Logitech is releasing a major software update for the MX Creative Console it launched last fall, expanding the control panel’s compatibility to several new apps. Now available for download in the Logi Marketplace, the update adds “powerful new integrations an…

2025-04-22T18:22:04Z

You can straighten images in Lightroom with a twist of its dial, and quickly rate images using customizable LCD buttons. You can straighten images in Lightroom with a twist of its dial, and quickly … [+1781 chars]

DOJ and FTC invite the public to complain about Ticketmaster

If you’ve been harboring complaints about Ticketmaster, now’s the time to let it all out. The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission are inviting the public to submit comments about harmful practices in live ticketing as part of efforts to “id…

2025-05-08T18:27:18Z

The agencies are looking to identify unfair and anticompetitive practices in the live ticketing industry. The agencies are looking to identify unfair and anticompetitive practices in the live ticket… [+1568 chars]

Syrian security forces 'oversaw' armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says

One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.

2025-05-04T21:10:56Z

Lucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondent Reporting from Northern Syria General Security Forces personnel have been deployed in Latakia city One of the men accused of taking part in a wave of sect… [+14392 chars]

Denyer won't seek re-election as Green Party co-leader

The MP for Bristol Central, who was elected last year, says he wants to focus on her parliamentary role.

2025-05-08T09:34:30Z

Becky Morton Carla Denyer has announced she will not stand again as co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, saying she wants to focus on her role as an MP. The MP for Bristol Central wa… [+3441 chars]

Suspect in killing of Russian general pleads guilty and claims he was paid by Ukraine, Russia says

A man suspected of killing a Russian general with a car bomb pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service...

2025-04-27T12:45:26Z

MOSCOW (AP) A man suspected of killing a Russian general with a car bomb pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service, Russian authorities said Sunday. … [+1171 chars]

Pam Bondi Spilled Epstein Secrets to Bogus ‘Nanny’ at Brunch

Days before she announced “thousands of videos” of evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case, Attorney General Pam Bondi was secretly recorded sharing the...

2025-05-09T09:25:58Z

Days before she announced thousands of videos of evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case, Attorney General Pam Bondi was secretly recorded sharing the information with a woman at a restaurant pretending… [+5271 chars]

MAGA Crackpots Turn on Trump’s Crackpot Surgeon General Nominee

Conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer seems to wield real power in Trumpworld.

2025-05-08T17:50:51Z

Donald Trump withdrew his nominee for Surgeon General, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, on Wednesday following controversy over her credentials. The president quickly nominated a new pick, wellness influencer … [+5685 chars]

Google Is Once Again Deemed a Monopoly, This Time in Ad Tech

The future of Google's advertising business is at stake after a federal judge found the company illegally monopolized parts of it.

2025-04-17T18:07:22Z

A federal judge ruled today that Google is a monopolist in some parts of the online advertising market, marking the second case in a year where the company was found to have violated US antitrust law… [+4284 chars]

Senior Russian general killed by car bomb in Moscow

Authorities confirm the general, Yaroslav Moskalik, was part of the Russian delegation for the 2015 Minsk agreements.

2025-04-25T11:27:46Z

A senior Russian general has been killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow, officials have confirmed. Russia's Investigative Committee (SK) - the main federal investigating authority in the country - c… [+2593 chars]

Ex-Russian general jailed for seven years over bribes

Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was sentenced to seven years in a penal colony after being accused of taking bribes.

2025-04-17T12:37:14Z

A former top Russian general has been jailed for seven years after being accused of taking bribes. Lt Gen Vadim Shamarin was arrested last year during a crackdown on corruption in the defence minist… [+1372 chars]

Kings GM Blake out after another 1st-round exit

Rob Blake is out after eight seasons as the Los Angeles Kings' vice president and general manager.

2025-05-05T17:21:48Z

The Los Angeles Kings will not bring back Rob Blake, the team's general manager and vice president of hockey operations, after a fourth-straight first-round playoff exit. Blake didn't have a contrac… [+2970 chars]

Trump administration seeks criminal prosecution of New York attorney general

Federal housing officials accused Letitia James, who won a real estate case against Trump in 2023, of mortgage fraud.

2025-04-16T15:24:08Z

Madeline Halpert Donald Trump's administration is accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud, and has made a criminal referral to the the justice department seeking federal p… [+3595 chars]

USPS Appoints David Steiner as Postmaster General

Leaders of two of the biggest USPS unions are skeptical with the appointment, as the future of the courier remains up in the air.

2025-05-12T20:37:43Z

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has found its next Postmaster General to lead the national courier as it steers through an uncertain future under the Trump administration. The USPS Board of Governors… [+5793 chars]

Chris Mason: A wildly unpredictable local elections

The results of the ballots will mould the national political mood, our political editor writes.

2025-04-30T03:20:47Z

If last year's general election was all consuming and everywhere, this year's local elections, in truth, are neither. That is not to denigrate for a moment how much they matter in the places where t… [+3883 chars]

What you need to know about the Runcorn and Helsby by-election

The poll was prompted after the incumbent MP was sentenced for assaulting a constituent.

2025-05-01T21:52:15Z

Kaleigh Watterson Polls have closed in the Westminster by-election in Runcorn and Helsby on the same day as local elections in parts of England. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of … [+4055 chars]

España se queda a oscuras: un apagón general nos ha dejado a todos sin luz

Todavia se desconocen los motivos, pero media España se encuentra ahora mismo sin luz. Un corte o una interrupción en la red eléctrica ha dejado a la Península a oscuras y sin capacidad para trabajar. Tampoco funcionan elementos de la calle como los semáforos…

2025-04-28T10:51:40Z

Todavia se desconocen los motivos, pero media España se encuentra ahora mismo sin luz. Un corte o una interrupción en la red eléctrica ha dejado a la Península a oscuras y sin capacidad para trabajar… [+772 chars]

Pre-order Switch 2: At What Exact Time Can You Purchase the New Console?

No matter where you are in the U.S., here’s when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2.

2025-04-23T16:21:38Z

“At what time exactly can you preorder the Nintendo Switch 2?” For eager gamers, that’s the very big question as June 5, 2025 (release date) gets closer. The general Switch 2 preorder window is offic… [+2652 chars]

Something is Very Wrong With the AY-3-8913 Sound Generator

The General Instruments AY-3-8910 was a quite popular Programmable Sound Generator (PSG) that saw itself used in a wide variety of systems, including Apple II soundcards such as the Mockingboard …read more

2025-04-16T05:00:53Z

The General Instruments AY-3-8910 was a quite popular Programmable Sound Generator (PSG) that saw itself used in a wide variety of systems, including Apple II soundcards such as the Mockingboard and … [+1596 chars]

Content moderators are organizing against Big Tech

Content moderators who comb through harmful material uploaded to online platforms have formed a global trade union alliance in a bid to improve working conditions. The Global Trade Union Alliance of Content Moderators (GTUACM) announced today in Nairobi, Keny…

2025-04-30T11:29:26Z

Contract workers for Meta, TikTok, Google, and more are forming a global group to fight for better working conditions. Contract workers for Meta, TikTok, Google, and more are forming a global group … [+4192 chars]

Galactus hungers in Fantastic Four: First Steps’ new trailer

In Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, everyone sees Reed Richards and his family as heroes capable of protecting the planet from any threat. But the film’s latest trailer makes it seem like the team’s first big villain might be a little more than they can …

2025-04-17T15:03:02Z

The latest trailer for Marvels new Fantastic Four film introduces Julia Garners Silver Surfer. The latest trailer for Marvels new Fantastic Four film introduces Julia Garners Silver Surfer. In Marv… [+1830 chars]

How Apple lost control of the App Store

"Cook chose poorly" is one of those phrases you'll someday read in a history book about the tech industry. That's just one of the memorable lines from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' stinging rebuke of Apple this week, in which she ruled that Apple needed to ch…

2025-05-02T12:42:08Z

On The Vergecast: Monopoly Madness! Heres whats coming for Apple, Google, and Meta in court. On The Vergecast: Monopoly Madness! Heres whats coming for Apple, Google, and Meta in court. Cook chose … [+1922 chars]

Duolingo is replacing hearts with energy

Duolingo is making a big change: it’s moving on from hearts in favor of a new “energy” mechanic. The idea is to switch from a system that punishes mistakes to one that’s intended to feel more motivating — and a bit more gamified. Under the old system, you’d l…

2025-05-12T21:49:00Z

The app is getting a big change to try and encourage you to keep learning. The app is getting a big change to try and encourage you to keep learning. Duolingo is making a big change: its moving on … [+2177 chars]

Yahoo wants to buy Chrome

Legacy search brand Yahoo has been working on its own web browser prototype, and says it would like to buy Google's Chrome if the company is forced by a court to sell it. The information came out during the fourth day of the Justice Department's remedies tria…

2025-04-24T21:35:08Z

And its prototyping its own web browser. And its prototyping its own web browser. Legacy search brand Yahoo has been working on its own web browser prototype, and says it would like to buy Googles … [+2116 chars]

Meta is ramping up its AI-driven age detection

Meta is expanding how it uses AI to detect teens on Instagram — and, in some cases, will begin overriding account settings. Instagram announced it was using AI for age detection in 2024; the system looked for signals that users were under 18 years old, like i…

2025-04-20T14:55:49Z

On Instagram, AI tools will detect underage users and automatically change their account settings. On Instagram, AI tools will detect underage users and automatically change their account settings. … [+1990 chars]

Who is Dr. Casey Means? A look at Trump's pick for US surgeon general

Earlier this week, Trump announced his pick for U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means. Here's what we know about her background and where she stands on health issues.

2025-05-10T09:02:39Z

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, after questions emerged about her… [+4370 chars]

Federal housing agency refers NY Attorney General James to DOJ for investigation

A letter from the Federal Housing Finance Agency alleges that James "appears to have falsified records" in order to "receive favorable loan terms."

2025-04-16T19:00:20Z

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred information about New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department regarding a loan on James' Virginia property, according to a letter… [+2292 chars]

Trump likely to pull surgeon general pick following Laura Loomer complaints: Sources

The White House is expected to pull its nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general, sources told ABC News.

2025-05-07T20:09:38Z

The White House is expected to pull its nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general just a day before she was expected to appear before the Senate for her confirmation hearing, source… [+1090 chars]

Dolphins trying to trade star CB Ramsey, GM says

The Dolphins are having trade talks with other NFL teams about star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday.

2025-04-15T17:36:55Z

Apr 15, 2025, 01:22 PM ET The Miami Dolphins are having trade talks with other NFL teams about star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday. Grier said that after dis… [+528 chars]

Woman hit by van on golf course dies

She had been left in a critical condition after being struck by a van involved in a police chase.

2025-04-16T17:35:49Z

A woman who was struck by a van on a golf course in Staffordshire has died. The van, which had been involved in a police pursuit, hit her at Aston Wood Golf Club, in Little Aston, on Friday morning.… [+1012 chars]

After fielding offers, Titans say they'll pick at 1

Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Tuesday that Tennessee considered trade offers but have decided to pick at No. 1 in the NFL draft.

2025-04-22T19:52:28Z

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Titans are staying put and making the No.1 pick in the draft Thursday. Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Tuesday that the organization has gotten offers fro… [+1503 chars]

Sources: McNair out as Kings GM after play-in loss

General manager Monte McNair and the Kings mutually parted ways following Sacramento's season-ending loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament.

2025-04-17T05:50:45Z

The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have mutually parted ways, sources told ESPN. The Kings' season ended in a 120-106 home loss Wednesday night to the Dallas Mavericks in the No. … [+721 chars]

Zig, the Ideal C Replacement Or?

Zig is a general-purpose systems programming language designed by Andrew Kelley. The language bills itself as “a general-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and reusable software”.

2025-05-11T10:15:08Z

Zig is a general-purpose systems programming language designed by Andrew Kelley. The language bills itself as a general-purpose programming language and toolchain for maintaining robust, optimal, and… [+17294 chars]

Which Instax Camera Should You Buy?

Should you buy an Instax Mini or Mini Evo? Instax Square or Wide? We demystify Fujifilm’s Instax lineup to help you find the perfect instant camera (or printer).

2025-04-28T13:02:00Z

Fujifilm is constantly refreshing its Instax lineup, adding new features like parallax correction and faster USB-C charging, which almost all Instax cameras now offer. In some cases though the compan… [+2605 chars]

The Climate Crisis Threatens Supply Chains. Manufacturers Hope AI Can Help

The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.

2025-05-02T10:00:00Z

Abhi Ghadge, associate professor of supply chain management at Cranfield University in the UK, says there has been a general kind of negligence in terms of climate resilience, though that is beginnin… [+3005 chars]

Bad News for China: Rare Earth Elements Aren’t That Rare

China is limiting US access to critical minerals in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the move isn’t as devastating as Beijing wants it to be.

2025-04-23T10:00:00Z

The heavy rare earth elements are added as sort of a spice, a doping agent, to maintain the magnetism of the magnet at high temperatures. It also improves corrosion resistance and the longevity of th… [+3438 chars]

Here's What Happened to Those SignalGate Messages

A lawsuit over the Trump administration's infamous Houthi Signal group chat has revealed what steps departments took to preserve the messages—and how little they actually saved.

2025-04-15T21:27:40Z

The US Treasury Department was initially alone in providing the court a timeline of the messages that it was able to retrieve. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had received a preservation memo on Mar… [+3494 chars]

A Visit to Tokyo's Blue Lug, the ‘Best Bike Shop in the World’

Cyclists around the world are obsessed with the beautifully appointed bicycles from Blue Lug in Tokyo. As a bike nerd myself, and with a trip to Japan on my calendar, I had to pay a visit.

2025-05-09T11:00:00Z

Indeed, you can spend hours on the website, which has Japanese and English versions, and the shop's social media channels. Blue Lug has very active Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr accounts, the latte… [+2678 chars]

Mavs' Harrison has 'no regrets' after Luka trade

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said he has "no regrets on the trade" that sent franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Instead, Harrison preached patience and the importance of defense while addressing the media Tuesday.

2025-04-15T17:22:55Z

DALLAS -- Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison doubled down on his mantra of "defense wins championships" as an explanation for his decision for trading Luka Doncic, a shocking blockbuster deal th… [+1942 chars]

Rose named after Princess of Wales to celebrate 'power of nature'

The RHS said 'Catherine's Rose' will raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal.

2025-05-09T13:00:28Z

A rose has been named after Catherine, Princess of Wales to highlight the healing power of nature. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said it called the flower 'Catherine's Rose' to raise awarene… [+1499 chars]

Laura Loomer Flexes Her Influence to Take Down Trump’s Anti-Vax Surgeon General

Somehow she still has pull in the Trump White House.

2025-05-05T18:55:55Z

Somehow, Laura Loomer has more staying power with the Trump White House than she did when she literally handcuffed herself to Twitter’s doors. The far-right conspiracy theorist, fresh off of reported… [+2856 chars]

The MAHA Takeover Is Complete

Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon-general nominee, has a lot in common with RFK Jr.

2025-05-08T19:30:00Z

The surgeon general, America’s doctor, is the public face of medicine in the United States. The job is more educational than it is technical. Vivek Murthy, who was appointed as surgeon general during… [+6303 chars]

Browns GM: RB Chubb deal 'increasingly unlikely'

Browns general manager Andrew Berry said in a radio interview that he kept in contact with running back Nick Chubb and his representatives leading into the draft but hasn't been in "strong communication" since then.

2025-05-09T14:50:08Z

A Cleveland Browns reunion with running back Nick Chubb is "increasingly unlikely," general manager Andrew Berry said Friday morning, after the team added two running backs in the NFL draft. Chubb, … [+1886 chars]

MiB: Martín Escobari, General Atlantic

     This week, I speak with Martín Escobari, Co-President and Head of Global Growth Equity at General Atlantic. Prior to joining General Atlantic in 2012, Martín served as Managing Director at Advent International and Co-Founder and CFO of Submarino.com, a …

2025-04-18T16:00:01Z

This week, I speak with Martín Escobari, Co-President and Head of Global Growth Equity at General Atlantic. Prior to joining General Atlantic in 2012, Martín served as Managing Director at Advent Int… [+903 chars]

OpenAI Reverses Course, Says Its Nonprofit Will Remain in Control of Its Business Operations

OpenAI has decided that its nonprofit division will retain control over its for-profit organization, after the company initially announced that it planned to convert to a for-profit organization. From a report: According to the company, OpenAI's business wing…

2025-05-05T19:31:00Z

According to the company, OpenAI's business wing, which has been under the nonprofit since 2019, will transition to a public benefit corporation (PBC). The nonprofit will control and also be a large … [+653 chars]

The FBI arrested a sitting judge for ‘obstruction of justice’

Federal agents arrested a Milwaukee judge Friday on obstruction charges for allegedly interfering with an immigration arrest. Judge Hannah Dugan of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court was arrested in the county courthouse and remains in federal custody, the Mi…

2025-04-25T16:15:47Z

Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly helped someone evade an ICE arrest in her courtroom. Judge Hannah Dugan allegedly helped someone evade an ICE arrest in her courtroom. Federal agents arrested a Milwauk… [+3753 chars]

Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change

Last week, the US Department of Transportation announced a major change to the Biden-era rule that requires automakers and tech companies to report crashes that involve fully or partially autonomous vehicles. Under the revised rules, companies will no longer …

2025-04-29T18:33:52Z

Tesla represents the bulk of the Level 2 automated crashes to the federal government. But the Trump administration wants to lighten that load. Tesla represents the bulk of the Level 2 automated cras… [+3850 chars]

Trump fires head of Copyright Office two days following report that AI training may not be fair use

The Trump administration has reportedly fired Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter, who leads the US Copyright Office, following the office’s choice to release a pre-publication version of its opinion on the fair use status of AI training data that’s made …

2025-05-11T16:15:14Z

The report suggests it might not be okay to use copyrighted data for AI training. The report suggests it might not be okay to use copyrighted data for AI training. The Trump administration has repo… [+2941 chars]

This 32-Inch Fire TV Is Now Almost Free, and It Has a 4.5/5 Rating From Over 29,000 Reviews

This is the kind of deal that doesn’t come around often.

2025-04-26T11:10:41Z

You don’t hear a Fire TV available for under $100 on a regular basis and when it does surface, no surprise it gets gobbled up quickly. Right now, you can purchase the Insignia 32″ 720p Fire TV from A… [+2093 chars]

Amazon’s Best-Selling 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Almost Free, USB-C and HDMI Ports Onboard

If you need an additional monitor, you won't want to sleep on this deal.

2025-05-07T13:20:43Z

If youve ever found yourself wishing for a second screen while working from a coffee shop, on a plane, or even at the kitchen table, youre not alone. Portable monitors are extremely convenient, even … [+2060 chars]

These Rare Fork-Nosed Dogs Could Help Solve a Genetic Mystery in Humans

Scientists have just isolated a genetic variation that explains why Turkey Pointers have such unique noses.

2025-05-09T16:25:38Z

A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists better understand why human babies are sometimes born with facial clefts. In a recent study, r… [+2616 chars]

iOS 18.5 Includes Only a Few Changes So Far

Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 18.5 to developers today, and so far the software update includes only a few minor changes. The changes are in the Mail and Settings apps. In the Mail app, you can now easily turn off contact photos directly within t…

2025-04-21T18:00:00Z

Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 18.5 to developers today, and so far the software update includes only a few minor changes. The changes are in the Mail and Settings apps. In the Mail app, you ca… [+263 chars]

Google To Phase Out Country Code Top-level Domains

Google has announced that it will begin phasing out country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) such as google.ng and google.com.br, redirecting all traffic to google.com. The change comes after improvements in Google's localization capabilities rendered these se…

2025-04-16T16:42:00Z

Sometimes I just want to search something in general but Googles shovels useless local results to me, which is really annoying. There used to be ways to get around this, but it's getting harder and h… [+5 chars]

Police continue to question Iranian men over alleged UK terror plot

Seven Iranian nationals are among those arrested in two major counter-terrorism investigations.

2025-05-05T07:01:42Z

Five men are continuing to be questioned by police over an alleged terror plot in the UK. The men, including four Iranian nationals, are being held over an alleged plan to "target a specific premise… [+1486 chars]

Multan a TikTok con más de 500 millones de euros por transferir datos de usuarios europeos a China

TikTok vuelve a ser noticia en Europa por los motivos menos deseados. En esta oportunidad, la popular app de vídeos ha recibido una multa de 530 millones de euros por transferir ilegalmente los datos de usuarios europeos hacia servidores ubicados en China. Es…

2025-05-02T13:18:20Z

TikTok vuelve a ser noticia en Europa por los motivos menos deseados. En esta oportunidad, la popular app de vídeos ha recibido una multa de 530 millones de euros por transferir ilegalmente los datos… [+2694 chars]