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New York Knicks set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback, rally from 29 points down to beat San Antonio Spurs 107-106

New York Knicks set record for biggest NBA Finals comeback, rally from 29 points down to beat San Antonio Spurs 107-106

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 9:16 am

New Oregon Measure Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing and Even Standard Mouse Traps

Oregons I-28, the Peace Act, would extend legal protection to critters including fish, reptiles, birds, and rodents. ... The post New Oregon Measure Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing and Even Standard Mouse Traps appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 11 Jun 2026 5:31 am

Alpine Linux is a crazy-fast distro for your desktop - with just one caveat

Known primarily for containers and servers, Alpine Linux isn't always considered for traditional desktop use. I think this lightweight distro could be your daily driver. Here's why.

ZDNet 11 Jun 2026 5:30 am

2 House Republicans to meet with leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition party

Two leading House Republicans are meeting with Taiwans opposition leader as she travels to Washington this week

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 5:05 am

At 250, Rockefellers & Co. Work to Refound America With Color Revolution

As America approaches its 250th anniversary of independence, powerful forces including Rockefellers and others are working on a comprehensive plan to fundamentally transform America and Refound it, explained researcher and writer Lisa Logan in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazines Alex Newman. This refounding agenda involves a color revolution organized ... The post At 250, Rockefellers & Co. Work to Refound America With Color Revolution appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 11 Jun 2026 4:31 am

Police in the Bahamas arrest 5 cruise ship passengers from the US after a brawl

Authorities in the Bahamas say they have arrested five cruise ship passengers from the United States who were accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest in the Caribbean archipelago

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 2:44 am

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 2:37 am

David Briscoe, AP journalist who chronicled Philippines' democratic revolution, dies at 82

Longtime Associated Press journalist David Briscoe has died at 82

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 2:06 am

Search expands for a teenage girl swept into the ocean in Southern California

A search has expanded for a teenage girl swept away by a big wave at a Southern California beach

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 2:06 am

Trump sticks with Pulte for intel job as risk grows of lapse in spy powers

Republicans and Democrats have lobbied President Donald Trump to immediately name a permanent director of national intelligence to make it easier to renew a key surveillance authority

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 2:06 am

Everything announced at Apple WWDC 2026 - including Siri, iOS 27 dev beta, and more

We reported live from Apple Park to cover the company's developer conference. Here's everything you need to know.

ZDNet 11 Jun 2026 12:49 am

Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users

Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users

ABC News 11 Jun 2026 12:45 am

Best early Amazon Prime Day phone deals: Save over 20% on Samsung and Google devices

Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, but top phone deals from Samsung, Google, and Motorola are already live.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 11:33 pm

How to try the new Siri AI - join the waitlist today

The new Siri AI is finally here - sort of. Here's how to join the waitlist and try Apple's next-gen assistant early.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 11:30 pm

The best early Amazon Prime Day deals: I found editor-approved tech already on sale

Amazon's Prime Day sale returns in a few weeks, but these are our favorite early deals you can shop right now.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 11:22 pm

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists who are accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial tie...

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 11:19 pm

Carney says opening of Canada-US bridge may take 'a little longer'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 11:15 pm

U.S. Strikes Iranian Military Facilities After Drone Takes Down Apache Helicopter

U.S. forces hit military targets in Iran yesterday to retaliate for Irans downing of a U.S Army Apache helicopter. ... The post U.S. Strikes Iranian Military Facilities After Drone Takes Down Apache Helicopter appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 10 Jun 2026 10:36 pm

3 signs someone is stealing your Wi-Fi - and how to kick them off

If you suspect someone may be on your Wi-Fi network without your permission, here's how to find out - and what to do about it.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 10:35 pm

Will your iPhone support Siri AI? The answer is complicated

With iOS 27, only certain iPhone models and other devices will support all Siri features. Here's how this works.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 10:31 pm

Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary

Rep. Nancy Mace has finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 10:24 pm

I found a free Android app that makes deleting photos as easy as swiping left

Looking for the most efficient way to clear out photos and videos from your Android phone? It's just a swipe away with an easy-to-use app called Sponge.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 9:43 pm

Amazon just slashed the AirPods Pro 3 price to the lowest we've ever seen

The AirPods Pro 3 are the best earbuds for Apple users. My only complaint is that I didn't get them for $70 off like they are with this deal.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 9:40 pm

Best early Amazon Prime Day deals under $25: Top deals on cheap gadgets I've tested

Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, and we've rounded up all the best cheap deals on gadgets and devices.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 9:15 pm

The best Costco deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, Apple devices, and more

Prime Day may be coming soon, but Costco already has great discounts live on home essentials, top tech, and more.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 9:04 pm

Best Early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals: Up to $300 off Samsung, Apple, and Microsoft

We found the best early deals on iPads, Surface Pros, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale later this month.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 8:54 pm

The 8 best early Prime Day headphone deals: Sales on new models I'd upgrade to immediately

Prime Day is right around the corner, and I've found the best headphone deals - many of which are recent, flagship releases from Apple, Sony, Bose, and more.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 8:49 pm

Microsoft patches record 198 Windows bugs in June update - and 3 are zero days

Among the 198 vulnerabilities are 32 critical ones and three publicly disclosed zero-day flaws, so you'll want to install this update ASAP.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 8:01 pm

I've tested so many desktop AI tools, but Hermes with Ollama is my new favorite - here's why

Local AI is the way to go, and Hermes with open-source Ollama is my preferred setup right now.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 7:48 pm

Europeans Bristle at EU Digital-control Agenda

In mid-May, two high-profile challenges added growing resistance to the European Unions expanding digital oversight. ... The post Europeans Bristle at EU Digital-control Agenda appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Rick Brunson Tests Jalen Brunson Again On What To Say When Press Asks About Bruises

The post Rick Brunson Tests Jalen Brunson Again On What To Say When Press Asks About Bruises appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Sam Levinson Emerges From 7-Year Drug Binge Horrified At What He Created

BEVERLY HILLS, CAStaggering out into the blinding light of day,Euphoriashowrunner Sam Levinson reportedly emerged from a 7-year drug binge Wednesday horrified to learn what he had created. Wait, I did what? said a shaky, bleary-eyed Levinson as he looked through his phone in an attempt to piece together everything that had happened since 2019, a [] The post Sam Levinson Emerges From 7-Year Drug Binge Horrified At What He Created appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Doug Valdez

Doug Valdez, 91, passed away early Friday morning in an attempt to beat the weekend rush into heaven. The post Doug Valdez appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Chic Apartment With Designer Furniture

What are you doing here? This is not for piddling swine like you. Be gone! Back to your frumpy duplex you go! Reference #295432 The post Chic Apartment With Designer Furniture appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Amazon Employees Detail Inhumane Working Conditions On Bezos Human Chessboard

MIAMIIn an official filing with the U.S. Department of Labor, Amazon employees alleged Monday that they had been exposed to inhumane working conditions while staffing the human chessboard that executive chairman Jeff Bezos maintains on the grounds of his Florida compound.Were not allowed to take breaks of any kind, one Amazon worker said on the [] The post Amazon Employees Detail Inhumane Working Conditions On Bezos Human Chessboard appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

The Most Unbreakable Records In Sports History

Despite advances in technology, training, and performance optimization, some achievements in sports have stood the test of time. The following athletic records remain unbroken. The post The Most Unbreakable Records In Sports History appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Mom Casually Mentions Her Bunco Group Threw Molotov Cocktails At ICE Last Week

MINNEAPOLISNonchalantly bringing up the act of violent resistance while discussing a fun evening she had with her friends, local mom Rebecca Peters casually mentioned Wednesday to her son Miles that her bunco group had thrown Molotov cocktails at ICE the previous week. Yeah, me and the bunco gals lit a few liquor bottles on fire [] The post Mom Casually Mentions Her Bunco Group Threw Molotov Cocktails At ICE Last Week appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

7+ phone privacy settings to check and turn off ASAP - to avoid exposing your personal data

Your phone holds a lot of personal information, from where you go to who you talk to every day. Here's how to limit what can access your data and when.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 6:04 pm

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon churchs Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagons recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 5:00 pm

Paraguay fans are eager for their long-awaited World Cup return, in the country they now call home

Paraguayan fans are eager to see their national soccer teams long-awaited return to the World Cup in the country they now call home

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 4:03 pm

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Catholic bishops from across the U.S. come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 3:32 pm

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup: 9 ways to stream (including free options)

One of the biggest sporting events of all time kicks off this week - and you don't need an expensive cable package to watch.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

The best laptop cooling pads of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

ZDNet 10 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Ex-Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of US soldiers and journalists' kidnappings

A former Taliban commander has been sentenced in New York to 42 years in prison for crimes including the 2008 kidnapping of a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 12:08 pm

Police are investigating a large burning cross at a Chicago park

A large, burning cross has been discovered at a Chicago park

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 12:04 pm

Inflation likely reached 3-year high last month as Iran war spikes gas prices

Consumer prices probably jumped in May for the third straight month, heightening concerns for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve and underscoring the threat rising costs pose for the Trump administration as midterm elections near

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 11:56 am

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 10:15 am

Cops: Sudanese Migrant Attempted to Behead White Man in Belfast, Northern Ireland

A Sudanese asylum faker attempted to behead a white man in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Monday, but a rescuer clobbered the man with a stick. ... The post Cops: Sudanese Migrant Attempted to Behead White Man in Belfast, Northern Ireland appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 10 Jun 2026 4:22 am

Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel

A federal judge on Tuesday permanently blocked Alabama from executing an inmate with nitrogen gas after declaring the method violates the ban on cruel and unusual punishment

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 4:05 am

Police Chief: DOJ Worked to Protect Epstein

The police chief who oversaw Jeffrey Epsteins Florida case recently told the Miami Herald that state and federal governments worked against him. Moreover, he said he was intimidated and threatened over his persistence to bring Epstein to justice. This case, in many respects, felt like the people who work for our government were working more ... The post Police Chief: DOJ Worked to Protect Epstein appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 10 Jun 2026 3:34 am

Idris Elba Says Some Audiences Wont Accept Black James Bond

Actor Idris Elba dismissed longstanding rumors that he would be the next James Bond, calling the speculation unrealistic and claiming that many global audiences would never accept a Black male in the iconic role. What do you think? The post Idris Elba Says Some Audiences Wont Accept Black James Bond appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 10 Jun 2026 1:27 am

Trump Still Sleeping In MSG Seat

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theonion 10 Jun 2026 1:03 am

Stadium workers near LA reach tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup

Stadium workers near Los Angeles say they have reached a tentative contract deal, averting a strike ahead of the U.S. mens soccer teams opening World Cup match

ABC News 10 Jun 2026 12:36 am

Amazon just slashed SSD prices for Prime Day - these are the 5 best deals I've found

I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands like WD, Samsung, and more ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 11:47 pm

Senate Bill Would Force POTUS to Share Intel With Israel in Virtual Merger of Agencies

Buried in the U.S. Senates 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act is a section that will further entangle the United States with Israel. ... The post Senate Bill Would Force POTUS to Share Intel With Israel in Virtual Merger of Agencies appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 9 Jun 2026 11:45 pm

Cultural Revolution? GOP Support for Same-sex Marriage, and LGBT Generally, Collapses

Republican support for faux (i.e., same-sex) marriage has fallen almost 20 points since 2021-22, recent polls show. ... The post Cultural Revolution? GOP Support for Same-sex Marriage, and LGBT Generally, Collapses appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 9 Jun 2026 11:29 pm

I just saved $180 a year on my Google AI plan without losing my Drive storage - here's how

Google AI Plus just got cheaper, and it's the easiest way to reduce my Google One bill without giving up cloud storage or AI.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 11:22 pm

Liquid Glass for Linux? PearOS makes another Mac move - how it looks now

PearOS has been promising to become the MacOS of Linux for some time now, and the latest release just might deliver.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 10:49 pm

Report: 82nd Airborne Secretly Deployed to Israel, Possibly to Seize Kharg Island

The U.S. Army reportedly deployed part of the 82nd Airborne Division to Israel in April as part of a contingency plan to seize Kharg Island. ... The post Report: 82nd Airborne Secretly Deployed to Israel, Possibly to Seize Kharg Island appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 9 Jun 2026 10:47 pm

Anthropic's new Claude Fable 5 is the same base model as Mythos but with guardrails attached

Claude Fable 5 brings Mythos-class AI coding power to general users, but with cybersecurity guardrails, fallback models, and pricing that could make developers think twice.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 10:30 pm

US workers are the world's biggest AI skeptics - and it's not just about job loss

More than half of US desk workers consider themselves AI skeptics, while emerging economies trust AI more, according to recent studies.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 10:04 pm

Amazon Prime members can buy a car online now - and get a $1,500 gift card

Amazon is now partnering with local dealerships to help you buy, sell, or lease your car - and Prime members can get a big gift card when they do.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 9:31 pm

This silent Android feature scans your photos for 'sensitive content' - how to uninstall it

Google didn't say much about Android System SafetyCore before it suddenly appeared on phones. Fortunately, you can disable it.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:54 pm

I tested iOS 27's new AI photo editing tools as a skeptic - and the results surprised me

The new developer beta of iOS 27 offers three AI-powered skills to tweak and enhance your photos. Are they worth using?

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:49 pm

RakuOS fixes the one thing that annoys me most about immutable Linux distros

Immutable Linux is the future of OS security, but the current distributions do have one particular limitation that RakuOS has overcome.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:41 pm

After long waits at the Social Security Administration, its chief says things are getting better

After complaints about staffing cuts and long waits to get help at the Social Security Administration, its commissioner says things are getting a lot better

ABC News 9 Jun 2026 8:26 pm

As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. governments plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

ABC News 9 Jun 2026 8:25 pm

What you give up when you put on a smartwatch or ring

Health wearables are constantly collecting your personal information, but who owns that data, and what does it mean for your privacy?

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:23 pm

I'm using these 7 Linux wellness apps to take better care of myself in 2026

If you're on a mission to improve your health and wellness, and Linux is your OS of choice, there are plenty of apps to help you on your journey, and these are my favorites.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:21 pm

The biggest risks lurking inside your at-home DNA and health tests

What's really in that DNA kit? Hint: It's not just a spit tube, but a whole lot of fine print.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:20 pm

The curious case of the disappearing wearable

Tech companies are evolving their health trackers to make them smaller, thinner, and near-invisible. Here's why.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:19 pm

AI can identify intimate partner violence years before people disclose it, but is that safe?

Researchers at MIT and Mass General Brigham have built an AI model that can flag intimate partner violence risk in patients from their medical records.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:18 pm

How I used Airtable to swap my daily fast-food habit with 5-minute meal planning

I used Airtable to turn daily meal planning into a simple database system, reducing food stress, grocery confusion, and last-minute takeout temptations without counting calories, macros, or points.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:17 pm

I turned my Android phone into a 35-tool science kit with one free app - and started testing everything

Phyphox can do so much that explaining it all would take hours. The real fun starts once you begin testing the world around you.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 8:12 pm

I found an AirTag alternative unlike any other - it doesn't even use Google or Apple's networks

Seeed Studio's SenseCAP T1000-E tracker card also doesn't use cell towers or Wi-Fi. Here's how.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 7:59 pm

I Work Very Hard, And I Would Like To Try Cake

Hello. I am a horse. I work very hard at my job of being a horse. When humans say move the heavy thing, I move the heavy thing. When humans sit on top of me and pull on my head, I carry them where they want to go. The main food the humans give me [] The post I Work Very Hard, And I Would Like To Try Cake appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 9 Jun 2026 7:29 pm

Sara Morse and Beth Lozano

The pair said I do Friday after a whirlwind meeting with their tax preparer. The post Sara Morse and Beth Lozano appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 9 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Schtick-Starter

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theonion 9 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Blindfolded Love Island USA Contestants Challenged To Guess Who Saying Slur

The post Blindfolded Love Island USA Contestants Challenged To Guess Who Saying Slur appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 9 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Dead People, Bots, and Phantom Registrants Are Taking Out Student Loans

Bots, fabricated ghost students, and identities of deceased individuals have received billions in taxpayer-funded loans and grants. ... The post Dead People, Bots, and Phantom Registrants Are Taking Out Student Loans appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 9 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Doctors Warn Air Fryers Not A Substitute For Human Companionship

BALTIMOREResponding to widespread proliferation of the technology in Americans daily lives, doctors at Johns Hopkins University warned Thursday that air fryers should not be considered an adequate substitute for human companionship.An air fryer can be a powerful and reliable tool, but its no replacement for genuine interactions with other human beings, said psychiatrist Lisa McDougan, [] The post Doctors Warn Air Fryers Not A Substitute For Human Companionship appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 9 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

I tested a $15 smart switch and found a coffee maker wasting $1,500 a year in electricity

The SwitchBot Relay 1PM Switch turns a device on and off and tells you how much power it's using.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 5:47 pm

US guidelines didn't feature drinking risks found in gov't commissioned study

Researchers commissioned by President Joe Biden's Democratic administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms have released their findings independently

ABC News 9 Jun 2026 5:26 pm

The best streaming deals for students: Spotify, Hulu, HBO Max, and more

Being a college student comes with lots of perks, including heavily discounted music and video streaming services.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 3:31 pm

The best business budgeting tools of 2026: Expert tested

Need to control company spend? I tested the best budgeting tools for businesses of all sizes.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 2:31 pm

I've watched lithium-ion batteries catch fire on purpose: Here's what to do if it happens to you

While rechargeable batteries are generally very safe, fires at home, workplaces, and even on commercial aircraft are now on the rise. Here's why and what I keep on hand to stop them.

ZDNet 9 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken into custody two months ago by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ABC News 9 Jun 2026 11:56 am