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Judge tosses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled Christmas Eve show

Chuck Redd's attorneys say judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit.

ABC News 7 Jun 2026 12:44 am

AFFH: The Swamp Alligator That Must Be Removed!

HUD's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing enforces Smart Growth through social-justice standards instead of the rule of law. ... The post AFFH: The Swamp Alligator That Must Be Removed! appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 6 Jun 2026 9:31 pm

Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 7:00 pm

The Apple Watch needs a better Siri more than the iPhone right now

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Mystery Men Emerge From NYC Manholes

At least three incidents of mysterious men climbing up from manholes in Brooklyn and Queens have been reported in the past month, prompting warnings from NYC officials about the dangers of exploring the sewer system. What do you think? The post Mystery Men Emerge From NYC Manholes appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 6 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Acer Swift Air 14 vs. MacBook Neo: I compared both budget laptops - this model wins

Acer's new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct response to the MacBook Neo. Here's how it compares, by the specs.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 4:30 pm

Air raid sirens in Bahrain as Iranian missiles and drones head for Gulf neighbors

Bahrains government says Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones towards it and Kuwait

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 3:06 pm

Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water

Motorists and airline passengers aren't the only travelers thinking about high fuel prices as summer vacations near

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 10:10 am

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 10:10 am

These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though

Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 10:10 am

Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP

A federal judge has sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the federal food aid program

ABC News 6 Jun 2026 6:29 am

UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed Into Hunger By Iran War

The World Food Program said an analysis in three vulnerable countries found that an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia, 2.3 million in Afghanistan and 1.3 million in Sri Lanka are struggling to meet their basic food needs.

NDTV 6 Jun 2026 5:50 am

Grand Jury Returns Superseding Indictment of SPLC

The Southern Poverty Law Center paid extremists to stay in groups they wanted to leave, and financed the organizations it claimed to be fighting. ... The post Grand Jury Returns Superseding Indictment of SPLC appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 6 Jun 2026 3:49 am

8 of the best Prime Day laptop deals I'd actually buy myself

Prime Day is coming earlier this year, and I've rounded up the best laptop deals live now, including the latest MacBooks and gaming laptops.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:14 am

7 unique Father's Day gifts and gadgets your dad doesn't already have

Father's Day is coming up, and we found the most useful items your father figure will appreciate, based on our testing.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:09 am

4 Android Auto apps I can always rely on for road trips - beyond Maps and Spotify

Android Auto is a lot more than navigation and music. Here are the apps you need before your next adventure.

ZDNet 6 Jun 2026 12:08 am

The Rainbow Revolution Runs Into Resistance

Americans' support for deviancy is waning, thanks to the gay mob's ever-growing laundry list of grievances and demands for validation. ... The post The Rainbow Revolution Runs Into Resistance appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 5 Jun 2026 11:51 pm

I cracked open a '1,000W' portable charger after it failed me in minutes - the cause was clear (and gooey)

Meet the 'too good to be true' portable charger. Here's my general buying advice for these types of products.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 11:31 pm

Connecticut police officer hugs supporters, appears in court in fatal shooting of Black man

A white police officer in Connecticut who fatally shot a Black man suffering a mental health crisis has made his first court appearance on a manslaughter charge

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 10:46 pm

I traveled 2,700 miles with Sony, Apple, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair sounded the best

Air travel is the true test for ANC headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 10:20 pm

Apple WWDC is next week: All the iOS 27, Siri, and more news we're expecting to see

We'll be on the ground covering Apple's annual developer conference live from Apple Park.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 10:16 pm

3 ways a smarter Siri could make me rethink the HomePod over Sonos and Bose

Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:41 pm

Zeus Lands Cameo Role As Trojan Soldier In The Odyssey

LOS ANGELESSending fans of Greek mythology into a frenzy on social media,The Odysseydirector Christopher Nolan confirmed Friday that god of sky and thunder Zeus had landed a cameo role in the film as a Trojan soldier. Yes, that was indeed the King of Gods that observant viewers spotted on the battlefield in the latest trailer, [] The post Zeus Lands Cameo Role As Trojan Soldier In The Odyssey appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 7:38 pm

I had ChatGPT build me a free PDF editor because I didn't trust it to change my files - it worked!

The smartest way to use AI may not be letting it touch your files, but asking it to write software that handles them safely - in the time it takes to make dinner.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:36 pm

Biggest Revelations From Jill Bidens New Memoir

Jill Biden has released View From The East Wing, a memoir detailing her time as first lady of the United States. Here are the books biggest revelations: Knew from first time she met Joe that he had what it takes to become president, succumb to hubris, and be publicly humiliated Would feed pieces of Secret [] The post Biggest Revelations From Jill Bidens New Memoir appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 7:35 pm

I have a new favorite Linux email client in 2026 - and I've tested them all

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 7:27 pm

In Same Day, House Votes to End Iran War, Keep Funding Ukraine War

The House of Representatives advanced measures to demand an end to the Iran war and continue U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war. ... The post In Same Day, House Votes to End Iran War, Keep Funding Ukraine War appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 5 Jun 2026 7:21 pm

How Google could turn Siri into the AI health coach my Apple Watch needs

Apple's partnership with Google could supercharge its own health suite and wearable. Here's how.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 6:59 pm

Man Plans To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For 90th Birthday

An 89-year-old Los Angeles resident plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for his 90th birthday this summer, which would make him the oldest person to ever summit Africas highest mountain. What do you think? The post Man Plans To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For 90th Birthday appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Diana Yanko

Diana Yanko, 61, died on Tuesday after an AI incorrectly filed her charts, another AI denied her claim, and a third AI turned off her life support. The post Diana Yanko appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

What Are We Donating To Goodwill?

The post What Are We Donating To Goodwill? appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

I trusted Malwarebytes to secure my PC for a month - here's how it performed

Malwarebytes Premium combines excellent threat protection and helpful security tools in an easy-to-use package.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 4:30 pm

6 easy ways I make Zorin OS even faster and more secure

Out of the box, Zorin OS is fast and secure, but with a few quick configurations, you can improve both areas.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 3:31 pm

I asked published authors about their favorite e-readers - and the Kindle isn't the only pick

Authors share their top picks of the best e-readers for reading novels, magazines, comics, and more - and some may surprise you.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Slipknot Orders Trump To Stop Using Their Masks During Rallies

DES MOINES, IAJoining a long line of musicians who have threatened legal action against the commander-in-chief, nu-metal band Slipknot issued a public statement Tuesday demanding President Donald Trump stop using their masks during his rallies.Donald Trumps vile, evil agenda is not at all aligned with what our terrifying masks represent, frontman Corey Taylor wrote on [] The post Slipknot Orders Trump To Stop Using Their Masks During Rallies appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Arizona Supreme Court rejects prosecutors appeal, ensuring fake elector case goes back to the grand jury

Arizona Supreme Court rejects prosecutors appeal, ensuring fake elector case goes back to the grand jury

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 12:19 pm

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury

One of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trumps supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 12:18 pm

Minnesotans whose loved ones were killed by police condemn state GOP for praying for Derek Chauvin

Outraged Minnesota residents with loved ones who died at the hands of police are demanding accountability over the state's Republican Party holding a public prayer for the former police officer in prison for murdering George Floyd

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 12:15 pm

US journalist pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China

The Justice Department says an American journalist has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

Graham Platner to hold Maine rally with Rep. Ro Khanna as scandals shake up campaign

Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner is hosting his first major campaign event since media reports surfaced that he previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women while he was married

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 11:53 am

US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May

The American job market has climbed out of a rut

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 10:06 am

Nevada Republicans to decide on Trump-backed vs. experienced replacement for Rep. Mark Amodei

A Northern Nevada congressional seat thats open for the first time in 15 years is testing Republican voters appetite for a candidate with a long political resume or a newcomer with President Donald Trump's backing

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 10:03 am

Phoebe Bridgers Concertgoer Dips Into Bathroom To Snort Line Of Zoloft

The post Phoebe Bridgers Concertgoer Dips Into Bathroom To Snort Line Of Zoloft appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 6:00 am

Murder charge dropped for sheriff nominee who killed daughters alleged abuser

A judge has dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas sheriff nominee who was accused of killing his teenage daughters alleged abuser in 2024

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 4:32 am

Ex-FirstEnergy executives reindicted in Ohio in $60 million corruption scheme

Two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives whose initial prosecutions in the states long-running $60 million bribery scandal ended in mistrial earlier this year have been reindicted

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 4:24 am

SCOTUS, Lower Court Hand Far Left Defeats on Election Integrity

SCOTUS ruled that Alabama's electoral map can stand, and a federal district court let stand an order regarding DHS lists of verified citizens. ... The post SCOTUS, Lower Court Hand Far Left Defeats on Election Integrity appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 5 Jun 2026 4:00 am

Trump Orders Advanced Federal Review Of Frontier AI Models

President Donald Trump signed an executive order for AI companies to provide the federal government early access to their newest models, an effort to weigh national and cybersecurity risks before they reach market. What do you think? The post Trump Orders Advanced Federal Review Of Frontier AI Models appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 2:58 am

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 2:15 am

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 1:22 am

Department Of Labor Cracks Down On People Getting Paid For Work

WASHINGTONAdopting a tougher stance against the increasingly widespread form of workplace corruption, U.S. Department of Labor officials announced plans Thursday to crack down on people getting paid for their work. For far too long, the practice of receiving money for services has gone unchecked, and today were turning over evidence to the attorney general so [] The post Department Of Labor Cracks Down On People Getting Paid For Work appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 1:13 am

Video shows moment truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping

Dramatic footage from a truck-driving preacher's dashboard camera captured what appears to be a kidnapping attempt

ABC News 5 Jun 2026 12:50 am

How to clear your Android phone cache - the 30-second routine every user should be doing

This simple adjustment can effectively boost speed and responsiveness on almost any device - Google and Samsung included.

ZDNet 5 Jun 2026 12:34 am

Trump Diverts All Science Funding Into Locating The Smurfs

WASHINGTONInstituting a massive overhaul to the federal governments scientific grant system in order to find the mythical cartoon characters, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would be diverting all science funding into locating The Smurfs. These are very bad tiny blue people, and we gotta kill these Smurfs immediatelyI dont care how many vaccine [] The post Trump Diverts All Science Funding Into Locating The Smurfs appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 5 Jun 2026 12:26 am

I tried Google Drive's new AI cleanup tool to fix 14 years of storage clutter - here's the result

With Organize My Files, can Gemini clean up my messy Google Drive and save me money on storage? Let's see.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 11:34 pm

What To Know About Backrooms

In a record-breaking opening weekend for A24, horror movie Backrooms brought in $81 million at the domestic box office. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the Kane Parsons film. Q: Is this the first major motion picture based on a YouTube video? A: Not quite. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker was [] The post What To Know About Backrooms appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 4 Jun 2026 10:56 pm

Trump says Reflecting Pool work is done and it's set to be filled with water

President Donald Trump says the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is complete

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 10:42 pm

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Razr Ultra: I tested both phones for a month - this one's better

The Razr Fold offers a more premium experience, while the Razr Ultra is more compact and stylish. Here's how to choose between them.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 10:20 pm

Hate the right-click menu in Windows? Microsoft just promised to let you tweak it - soon

A top Microsoft VP is promising a faster, simpler, and more customizable context menu that appears when you right-click an item in File Explorer or on the Desktop.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 10:08 pm

I flew 2,700 miles with 4 headphones - this pair was the best travel companion

Air travel is the true test for headphones and earbuds. My multiple journeys revealed all the strengths and weaknesses of these latest models.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 9:54 pm

Senate begins voting on bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol as Democrats try to derail it

The Senate is beginning a long series of votes on legislation to fund President Donald Trumps immigration enforcement agencies

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 8:18 pm

I wore the Oura Ring 5 for 24 hours - and it fixes my biggest issue with Ring 4

The Oura Ring 5's best upgrade is how little you notice it.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 7:30 pm

DOJ Says Trumps $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Will Not Proceed, but Offers No Written Rescission

The Department of Justice decided it is not moving forward with President Donald Trumps $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. ... The post DOJ Says Trumps $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Will Not Proceed, but Offers No Written Rescission appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 4 Jun 2026 7:21 pm

Is Microsoft 365 Premium worth it? What $20 a month gets you - and how it compares to ChatGPT Plus

Microsoft is offering a 50% discount to 365 subscribers who want more AI Copilot features. Here's what's included.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 7:17 pm

The 5 coolest gadgets I saw at Computex 2026 (that you can eventually buy)

At Computex 2026, Nvidia announced its RTX Spark processor, launching a wave of new high-performance ultrabooks.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 6:34 pm

Walmart has even better early Prime Day deals than Amazon - these are our favorites

Amazon's big sale lands in a few weeks, but we've already found some excellent live deals on new tech, gadgets, and more at Walmart.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

UNs ICJ Invents an International Right to Strike

The UN's International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion in May claiming that a right to strike exists under international law. ... The post UNs ICJ Invents an International Right to Strike appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Tom Holland Wakes Up From Terrible Nightmare Where Jenners Almost Got Him

LONDONBolting upright in bed in a cold sweat, actor Tom Holland reportedly woke up from a terrible nightmare Thursday in which the Jenners almost got him. Oh my God, it was awfulthey were bearing down on me, and I screamed and screamed, but no sound came out, said Holland, who was still trembling as he [] The post Tom Holland Wakes Up From Terrible Nightmare Where Jenners Almost Got Him appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Alisa Schonfeld and Michael Coopersmith

Wedding vows were exchanged Sunday under the eyes of God, despite the fact that He wasnt invited. The post Alisa Schonfeld and Michael Coopersmith appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

College Professor Pretty Sure Student UsingAI To Refuse Advances

EAST LANSING, MICalling the 21-year-olds replies to his emails and text messages rote and overly formal, local professor Lowell Sterbenz told reporters Friday he was pretty sure student Evelyn Atwater was using AI to refuse his sexual advances.It really is a shame with these undergrads these days, said the 63-year-old Sterbenz, an art history professor [] The post College Professor Pretty Sure Student UsingAI To Refuse Advances appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job

WASHINGTONSaying it had been forced to take action against networks that refused to change their conduct, the Federal Communications Commission announced Monday it would investigate broadcasters of TV shows where the mom has a job.It has come to our attention that the public airwaves have been used to transmit indecent images of female characters who [] The post FCC To Investigate TV Shows Where The Mom Has Job appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 4 Jun 2026 6:30 pm

Microsoft continues its big Linux push at Build 2026

Microsoft is releasing a server Linux, a container Linux, and a Windows 11 built for Linux programmers. Here's why.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 6:29 pm

I measured Samsung's Micro RGB TV color accuracy in a lab - and it's perceptually perfect

ZDNET's first Data Bytes dives deep into Samsung's latest Micro RGB screen technology in the R95H TV. Here's what the numbers tell us.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 6:00 pm

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 4:58 pm

This Samsung 2TB SSD is nearly 40% off right now - and I highly recommend it

This Samsung SSD just dropped to a near-record low price.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 4:00 pm

I found the best early Prime Day Apple deals: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and more

Save on top Apple devices with these early Prime Day deals, hand-selected by our reviewers.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

The best early Prime Day Samsung deals: Save big on Galaxy phones, tablets, and more

Amazon Prime Day is still weeks away, but great deals on Samsung phones, smartwatches, and TVs are already live.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Lebanese Americans open their wallets and hearts as war rages back home

Lebanese Americans are both grieving and taking action to support loved ones in their homeland who have been affected by the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 1:40 pm

Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after comments on UFOs and demons

The Catholic archbishop of Washington has removed a well-known priest who said UFO sightings were the work of demons

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 12:27 pm

Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing athlete

Opening statements are set to begin in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadiums bleachers

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 12:19 pm

Trump says he's nominating Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

President Donald Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal attorney who has aggressively pursued the Republican presidents agenda while leading the Justice Department in an acting role

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 8:55 am

Trump says hes nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general

Trump says hes nominating Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to serve as attorney general

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 8:55 am

ICE protesters who interrupted church service won't face state charges: Prosecutor

Dozens of anti-immigration enforcement protesters who face federal criminal charges after they interrupted a Minnesota church service in January, accompanied by former CNN journalist Don Lemon, will not additionally face state charges

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 6:10 am

Using Rhino Linux's new Lomiri snapshot took me back to the glory days of Unity

Rhino Linux has always been a beautiful Linux distribution, and there are some major changes on the horizon that will converge mobile and desktop.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 5:58 am

How I keep my phone cool while running Android Auto - 8 simple yet effective tips

Android Auto uses a lot of resources, which can make your phone hot. Here's how I prevent mine from overheating.

ZDNet 4 Jun 2026 5:49 am

Kent: Integrating U.S., Israeli Militaries Will Give Israel Imprudent Access to U.S. Military Secrets

Former U.S. counterterrorism chief Joe Kent warns about the dangers of entangling the U.S. and Israeli militaries. ... The post Kent: Integrating U.S., Israeli Militaries Will Give Israel Imprudent Access to U.S. Military Secrets appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 4 Jun 2026 5:19 am

Man accused of killing women, dumping bodies arraigned on fifth murder charge

A man accused of killing several women and dumping their bodies in the Portland, Oregon, area has been arraigned on a fifth murder charge

ABC News 4 Jun 2026 4:38 am