Some US cities have begun rewarding careful drivers with fewer red lights
Two cities have found a relatively novel way to reduce high-speed crashes by rewarding law-abiding drivers rather than just punishing the lead-footed ones
This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)
The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.
As jurors deliberate in the Lindsay Clancy trial, here are key moments they may be considering
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder case must decide whether the former labor and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children at her Massachusetts home in 2023
Scientists find 1.55 million cubic metres of hidden ice beneath Utah mountain
A former Illinois school is now a $1.35M accessible park with an inclusive playground and splash pad
'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
Rapper Tupac Shakur has been dead for nearly 30 years, but fans say they see signs that his spirit wants justice as the trial is coming to a close for Duane Keffe D Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas
Colombia captures a suspected Tren de Aragua gang leader as US security ties deepen
The United States Southern Command says that Colombian security forces captured a suspected senior leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canadas public broadcaster is making an exception to its policy of not labeling specific attacks as terrorism for the 9/11 attacks after coming under fire over a memo restating it
Was Dolly Parton a feminist? She wouldnt say it, but fans heard it in her life and her lyrics
Dolly Parton never embraced the feminist label, but her actions and lyrics spoke volumes
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs has received U.S. permission to sell an updated version of its vaping device
Virginia family with 4 relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods pleads for more rescue help
A Virginia family with four relatives missing in the flash floods along the Nepal-China border is calling for more resources to help with rescue efforts
Kentucky woman indicted on charges she damaged the World War II Memorial in Washington
A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts
CIA Chief Secretly Visits Moscow. Does U.S. Proxy War Endanger American Military?
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week without the knowledge of top administration officials. ... The post CIA Chief Secretly Visits Moscow. Does U.S. Proxy War Endanger American Military? appeared first on The New American .
stillOS offers one of the best Linux onboarding experiences I've ever seen
I've experienced first steps with countless Linux distributions over the years, but this one nails every step of the way for users of all types.
Data Centers in Space: NASA Backs Big Tech
Americas data center backlash may have produced an irresistible solution for the government and tech oligarchs: put them in space. ... The post Data Centers in Space: NASA Backs Big Techs Orbital AI Push appeared first on The New American .
How I sorted 22,000 digital photos without getting overwhelmed: 4 easy tricks
Want to organize your photos but don't know where to start? Here are my methods for tackling a massive cloud library.
3 surveys deliver the same uncomfortable truth about adopting agentic AI
Scaling AI in business is less about technology and more about accountability, governance, and healthy relationships between humans and agents.
This Linux and Windows app makes managing all your documents easier
If you're a student, writer, or professional juggling documents, this app can help keep you organized.
Washington chemical tank called unfit for service before deadly failure, report says
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May
91% of professionals say their firm still falls short on AI - how to fix that
Research suggests a gap between AI ambition and on-the-ground reality, but the good news is that professionals can fill it by focusing on well-grounded explorations and solid production use cases.
New Jersey Law Raises Concerns Over Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics
The new law uses subjective terms, risking the criminalization of peaceful prayer, counseling, or sign-holding outside clinics. ... The post New Jersey Law Raises Concerns Over Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics appeared first on The New American .
I've tested dozens of robot vacuums - this new $599 Roborock has all the features I need
The Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro is a midrange robot vacuum and mop with a hands-free cleaning experience.
With the competition for song of the summer in full swing, The Onion shares the 20 most popular tracks of July. The post Top Songs August 2025 appeared first on The Onion .
Stella Lefty Admits Nepotism May Have Helped Her Get Groupon+
LOS ANGELESResponding to scrutiny concerning her tech billionaire father, artist Stella Lefty admitted in an interview Friday that nepotism may have played a role in helping her get Groupon+. I had to set up the account myself, but yeah, I definitely have to recognize that not all aspiring artists have the privilege of scoring great [] The post Stella Lefty Admits Nepotism May Have Helped Her Get Groupon+ appeared first on The Onion .
HHS Replaces Childhood Vaccination Schedule With List Of Recommended Animal Bites
WASHINGTONRevising the former timetable to reflect its latest public guidelines, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services replaced the childhood vaccination schedule Friday with a list of recommended animal bites. Its highly important that kids receive at least 15 bites from a variety of mammals, reptiles, and insects before they reach the age of [] The post HHS Replaces Childhood Vaccination Schedule With List Of Recommended Animal Bites appeared first on The Onion .
Trump Posts Disturbing Video Of Himself Twirling With Knives
WASHINGTONPrompting widespread concern among fans and followers, President Donald Trump uploaded a disturbing video of himself Friday rapidly twirling while holding knives. According to sources, the clip showed the commander-in-chief spinning around in the East Room in the Executive Residence, waving the blades close to his face as he danced and posed with them. The [] The post Trump Posts Disturbing Video Of Himself Twirling With Knives appeared first on The Onion .
SNAP Enrollment Drops By Over 13%
Stricter work requirements enacted in the Big Beautiful Bill have caused enrollment in the SNAP food assistance program to plummet over 13% over the past year as provisions kick in. What do you think? The post SNAP Enrollment Drops By Over 13% appeared first on The Onion .
INDIANAPOLISContending that the proposed restrictions were common sense and necessary to preserve the integrity of the sport, Indiana Fever shooting guard Sophie Cunningham claimed Friday that any woman who averages more than eight points per game should not be allowed to play in the WNBA. Women who average more than 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, or [] The post Sophie Cunningham Claims Any Woman Who Averages More Than 8 Points Per Game Should Not Be Allowed To Play In WNBA appeared first on The Onion .
Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests and calls for sanctions ahead of New York City speech
Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Hindu nationalist group RSS, is set to speak in New York City on Saturday
Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 4 days left
It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.
How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways
Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark
Meet Reyha Raghavaraju, the 16-year-old baker bringing birthday joy to families in need
Indian-origin US couple on group pilgrimage to Mount Kailash goes missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Missouri grandma served free breakfasts; health officials demanded a permit
In 2017, wildfire neared Roslyn; 9 years later, the town burned 500+ acres to prevent future fires
ICE operation in Connecticut highlights how arrests are rising even in blue states
Federal immigration authorities have arrested dozens of people in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, this week, despite intense opposition from elected officials and protesters
Grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, no charges filed
A Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes
Former mayor of town in Alaska among 4 men killed in a small plane crash
The former mayor of a small town in Alaska, who was an experienced pilot, was among those killed when a small plane crashed in shallow waters near a remote Alaskan town
1850: 45 sheep came to San Miguel Island; 6,000 followed by 1862
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean
Carpenter turned his Niagara Falls home into a colourful religious art landmark
Autopsy shows Tennessee National Guard fatally shot 20-year-old armed man in the back
2 wildfires burn along California's scenic Big Sur coast
Fire crews with water-dropping aircraft have attacked a small wildfire that prompted new evacuations along Californias remote Big Sur coast
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling thats likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trumps executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections
In an apparent effort to sully conservative GOP Rep. Mike Collins character, The Washington Post published an article linking him to several unsavory characters. ... The post WaPo Report: Mike Collins Former Staffer Posted Nazi, KKK Imagery; Son-in-Law Is Pro White Nationalist appeared first on The New American .
Russia Threatens Britain As CIA Chief Returns From Moscow
The head of the CIA visited Moscow this week, fanning speculation that something kinetic is afoot between Russia and the West. Fresh comments from Russian officials have only added fuel to that fire. President Donald Trump confirmed to Glenn Beck that CIA Director John Ratcliffe went to Russia, but denied some of the most common ... The post Russia Threatens Britain As CIA Chief Returns From Moscow appeared first on The New American .
Cops Raid Home of Anti-gun Democrat Omar
The discovery of guns in her sons apartment is a bad look for anti-gun Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. ... The post Cops Raid Home of Anti-gun Democrat Omars Son; Guns, Ammo Found; Roommate Arrested appeared first on The New American .
Lawyers Say Andrew Tate Rented Brother To Appear Loved Online
MIAMISaying the manosphere influencer vastly exaggerated aspects of his life in order to fabricate a social media persona,lawyers for Andrew Tate disclosed Thursday that he rented a brother to appear loved online. Despite all the videos of Andrew supposedly sparring with his brother at the gym or smoking cigars with him in a supercar, the [] The post Lawyers Say Andrew Tate Rented Brother To Appear Loved Online appeared first on The Onion .
Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now
The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.
Controllers warned Marine One pilots about communication issues week before dual takeoff, NTSB says
Investigators say air traffic controllers in Washington and the pilots of President Donald Trumps helicopter met to discuss communication issues one week before a jet and the chopper were allowed to take off at the same time
Gettysburg's oldest building turns 250 after being saved from demolition
Celebrating its 250th anniversary, Gettysburg's historic Dobbin House hosted a memorable consecration ceremony. Originally completed in 1776, this iconic building has played various roles over the centuries. In the 1970s, local patrons Jacqueline and Gary White saved it from being demolished. The upcoming unveiling of Dobbin House Square promises new museum exhibits. The anniversary festivities will include reenactments, enchanting music, and a ceremonial cannon salute.
Trump Pushes for Another $5 Trillion Debt-ceiling Increase
Trump is pushing to extend the federal debt ceiling through the end of his presidency, requiring roughly $5 trillion in borrowing authority. ... The post Trump Pushes for Another $5 Trillion Debt-ceiling Increase appeared first on The New American .
A year after Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, documents detail swift response, little on motive
Documents released a year after the deadly shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church and school detail a swift response by authorities but reveal little about the motive for the attack
This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV
Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.
14-year-old gamer builds adaptive VR controller after standard one didn't work
Fourteen-year-old Scott Merrow from Auburn, New Hampshire, could not grip the standard left-hand controller used for virtual reality games because of his little hand. Instead of giving up gaming, he worked with his mechanical engineer uncle to develop an adaptive VR controller. After three prototypes, Scott created a 3D-printed arm sleeve with a sensor that lets him control the game using pressure.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDShelving the game indefinitely after major spoilers about the plot leaked online, fed-up developers at Rockstar Games announced Thursday that the company was canceling Grand Theft Auto VI because you fucking people dont deserve it. We had this whole exciting game all planned out for you, and you assholes had to go and fuck [] The post Fed-Up Rockstar Cancels GTA VI appeared first on The Onion .
Beluga whale dies at Chicago aquarium days after coming from Canada park in rescue effort
How AI-armed script kiddies will soon wield the power of state-sponsored threat actors
Low-skill hacktivists are now 'enabled with the same tooling and sophistication as a state-sponsored group,' according to cybersecurity consultant Unit 42.
The class action lawsuit claims that Oura's sleep-tracking mechanisms sell 'faulty AI-based inference as reliable science.'
Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003
ICE officer charged in shooting released in Texas after extradition rejected
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota
More than 100 years ago, red mangroves were introduced to Hawaii; now crews are trying to...
Texas officer indicted on 100 felony counts after 45,000 database searches
Hegseth asked top US military general to drop Kid Rock helicopter probe before firing him: Report
Is your really old iPhone still worth anything or just e-waste? How to tell
I found my old iPhone 4 in a drawer and wondered: Does it work? Is it worth anything? What should I do with it? I went looking for answers.
Plaud's first AI earbuds have arrived - what they can do
Can these new wearables deliver on the long-anticipated promises of AI earbuds?
SEATTLEExhibiting an air of practiced nonchalance as he mentioned his high-profile acquaintance, the Hinge date of area woman Melissa Jacobs was overheard Thursday dropping the name of the man who created Beetle Bailey. You know, what you just said reminds me of something my old buddy Mortthats Inkpot Award winner Mort Walker, maybe youve heard [] The post Date Name-Drops Creator Of Beetle Bailey appeared first on The Onion .
Trembling RFK Jr. Tells Dominatrix To Use Processed Foods On His Balls
WASHINGTONHis voice shaking even more than usual as he grew excited over his impending torment, a trembling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was overheard Thursday telling a dominatrix to use processed foods on his balls. Mistress Jessica, Ive been a bad little health and human services secretary, and II deserve to have my pathetic nuts punished [] The post Trembling RFK Jr. Tells Dominatrix To Use Processed Foods On His Balls appeared first on The Onion .
Cincinnati cuts 210 feet from 122-year-old rail warehouse for new bridge
Longworth Hall in Cincinnati, once 1,227 feet long and among the worlds longest buildings, has been shortened by about 210 feet for a new Ohio River bridge. The historic 1904 railroad warehouse will retain most of its structure, while bricks from the demolished section will be reused to rebuild its east end.
ChatGPT can log into your web accounts without you now - but should you let it?
OpenAI's agentic ChatGPT Work can sign in to your online accounts without any interaction on your part. Is that a privacy risk?
X account of outfit organising RSS event in US suspended ahead of Bhagwat's address
How Facebook and Instagram will change after Meta's $18B settlement - and where the money is going
The suit alleges that Meta designed its platforms to be addicting to young people.
The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)
Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.
New York ski resort built by Chinese-American veteran joins state park
In the 1950s, Chinese American Army veteran Joseph Tso bought a mountain property near Ellenville, New York, and developed a hotel and ski area there. The resort became the countrys only Chinese American-owned and operated ski resort. In 2026, the 440-acre Mt. Cathalia property was acquired for $3.3 million and is planned to become part of Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
Massachusetts officer quits before firing hearing over alleged Flock misuse
North Carolina student to build first SparkNC VR learning unit
