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
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 .
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
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.
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 .
Trumps Primary-endorsement Win Streak Dies in Iowa
Iowa's Zach Lahn barely squeaked out a win over Randy Feenstra, but in so doing single-handedly ended the presidents track record of wins. ... The post Trumps Primary-endorsement Win Streak Dies in Iowa appeared first on The New American .
Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is
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 .
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
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.
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.
What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
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.
This 65-inch Hisense TV is already on sale for Prime Day - and I recommend it
Multiple screen sizes of this Hisense 4K Smart TV are on sale right now. Be sure to grab one while the deal lasts.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
5 Android Auto mistakes you're probably making - and how to fix them
There's a good chance you're missing out on some cool Android Auto features by making these all-too-common mistakes.
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
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
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
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
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
A lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead leases limited to those with 50% Hawaiian blood
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
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.
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 .
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
Extreme Division Leading US to Civil Unrest&Financial Collapse, Warns Ex-WH Economist
The increasing polarization and radicalization in American politics is leading the nation to civil unrest, financial collapse, and war, warned former White House economist and lawman Mike ter Maat in an explosive interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazine Senior Editor Alex Newman. Ter Maat, who served in the Office of Management ... The post Extreme Division Leading US to Civil Unrest & Financial Collapse, Warns Ex-WH Economist appeared first on The New American .
How to use ChatGPT: A beginner's guide to mastering OpenAI's chatbot in 2026
Want to try ChatGPT? It's free and doesn't require an account. Here's how to get started quickly.
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers
Steve Hilton, top Republican hopeful for California governor, says the state has lost its way
Republican Steve Hilton is running for California governor on a message that the state is bursting with potential but has lost its way
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell won't testify before Congress about league's TV and streaming deals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the leagues broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services
Whither 60 Minutes? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News shows ultimate health is debated
A stunning week of revelations of discord at 60 Minutes has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health
GOP candidate focused on Mideast peace threatens California Democrats House redistricting goal
Michael Stansfield never expected to be a major player in California politics when he threw his hat into a congressional race as a Republican agitating for peace in the Middle East
Train strikes semi-truck in rural Iowa, killing 1 person and injuring another
A train has struck a semi-truck in eastern Iowa, killing one person and injuring another
Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market
Polymarket is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading
District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
A new lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of a law requiring nonpartisan elections for most local officials in five populous Atlanta-area counties but not the rest of Georgia
House again considers war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
The House is preparing to vote on whether to halt the U.S. military action against Iran
Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case
The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is defending his appearance before a grand jury last year when it returned an indictment against critics of the Trump administrations immigration sweeps
Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations
Commercial buses still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology and emergency braking systems that have become standard on many new cars despite the fact that the National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending it for years
Israel-first heads began exploding today when President Trump confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu crazy. ... The post Trump Confirmed That He Called Netanyahu Crazy. Says Navy Blockade of Hormuz Could Go Through Labor Day appeared first on The New American .
On a budget? These are the best deals under $25 ahead of Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, and we've rounded up all the best cheap deals on gadgets and devices.
Cannons lost underwater during American Revolution going on display at Georgia museum
Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to simple battery for punching bargoers during Mardi Gras
Actor Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras
Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear deterrence
Poland and Lithuania confirm they are in talks about their role in NATO's nuclear deterrence efforts, which are centered on U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe
Latest Luigi Mangione hearing shrouded in secrecy as judge shuts out press and public
A hearing in Luigi Mangiones state murder case was held in secret after the judge shut out the press and public without explanation
AI is causing cognitive fatigue. Here's how to work with more haste and less speed
Research suggests people are working harder and less smartly with AI, but there are ways to turn emerging tech into a valuable tool.
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Federal judge pauses sentencing to weigh argument in Wisconsin judge's immigration case conviction
A federal judge is considering whether to throw out a jurys guilty verdict against former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan who was convicted of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal officers
I tested Microsoft Copilot Health with my real medical records - here's my verdict
By sharing your health history and records with Copilot, the AI aims to better address your own medical questions. But what are the downsides?
White House Doctor Claims Trump A Perfectly Healthy 9-Foot-Tall 35-Year Old
WASHINGTONAssuring Americans that a routine medical exam had confirmed the president had no pressing health concerns, Capt. Sean Barbabella, the director of the White House Medical Unit, claimed Wednesday that Donald Trump was a perfectly healthy 9-foot-tall 35-year-old. After concluding his physical, I can say with confidence that President Trump exhibits normal vitals for a [] The post White House Doctor Claims Trump A Perfectly Healthy 9-Foot-Tall 35-Year Old appeared first on The Onion .
Why is dual-device wireless connectivity for your headphones and earbuds so unreliable? It's the gaping chasm between actual product specs and marketing speak.
Nick Saban lends support to college sports bill as SEC, Big Ten push back
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is testifying in support of a bipartisan bill to overhaul college athletics
Red Hat hit by npm supplychain attack - here's how to stay safe
Days after IBM and Red Hat announced a master security plan for open-source software, Red Hat suffers a major breach of its own. Here's what you can do about it.
Oregon PEACE Act Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, and Farming
While promoted as an animal-protection measure, the PEACE Act would be a sweeping assault on rural life, food production, and property rights. ... The post Oregon PEACE Act Would Criminalize Hunting, Fishing, and Farming appeared first on The New American .
Victens Wemponyaga, Begins Promising Kendrick Perkins Sentence
The post Victens Wemponyaga, Begins Promising Kendrick Perkins Sentence appeared first on The Onion .
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
NASA's Mars Maven spacecraft has been declared dead after six months of radio silence
I set up DNS records to prevent important emails from being flagged as spam - here's how
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are authentication records that stop your emails from being mislabelled as spam, while preventing criminals from spoofing your domain.
How can I illustrate our financial position to a spouse who shows little interest?
6 ways I use Spotlight to get more out of my Mac - beyond basic search
Once you see what this MacOS tool can do, and Cmd+Space will become second nature.
National Guard in D.C.: Little Crime Benefit, Big Constitutional Cost
The lesson here is that each emergency teaches citizens to accept military presence as an ordinary tool of domestic governance. ... The post National Guard in D.C.: Little Crime Benefit, Big Constitutional Cost appeared first on The New American .
AT&T will give you a new Motorola Razr flip phone for under $5/month - how to qualify
AT&T is offering new and existing customers the 2026 Motorola Razr+ flip phone for just $4.43 per month. Here's what to know.
Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles for a seat belt issue
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The recall addresses a seat belt issue where belts may lock inadvertently. This can prevent retraction or extension, potentially causing injury in a crash. Ford will replace faulty seat belt retractors for free. Owners will be notified by mail. This recall expands on two previous ones.
Heavens Gate Members Enjoy 29th Euphoric Year On Highest Plane Of Existence
THE NEXT LEVELStill reaping the benefits of a mass suicide timed to coincide with the arrival of the HaleBopp comet, members of the Heavens Gate cult told reporters Friday they were looking forward to this months anniversary celebration of their 29th euphoric year on the highest plane of existence.Shedding my human vehicle and transcending to [] The post Heavens Gate Members Enjoy 29th Euphoric Year On Highest Plane Of Existence appeared first on The Onion .
Black Neighborhood Demolished To Make Room For Nothing In Particular
FORT WORTH, TXIn a move that left hundreds of longtime residents scrambling to find alternative housing, municipal construction crews reportedly demolished a local Black neighborhood Thursday, part of an ongoing city project to make room for nothing in particular.For decades, this part of Fort Worth has languished as nothing more than a loving community for [] The post Black Neighborhood Demolished To Make Room For Nothing In Particular appeared first on The Onion .
Owners Will Retain Access To The Ring Cam
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Meta announced a new Instagram Plus subscription plan for $3.99, allowing extra features such as the ability to extend stories longer than 24 hours and see who rewatched users stories. What do you think? The post Meta Launches Instagram Plus appeared first on The Onion .
Appeal for Classified Patents Renews Debate on Secrecy, Innovation, and Americas Patent Tradition
Maybe instead of revamping the patent system, legislators should redress policies that burden American companies and innovation. ... The post Appeal for Classified Patents Renews Debate on Secrecy, Innovation, and Americas Patent Tradition appeared first on The New American .
NYC's 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25M match from Mike Bloomberg
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum has launched a $75 million fundraising campaign as the nonprofit tries to educate the millions of U.S. youth who dont remember the terror attacks
The best early Prime Day smartwatch and smart ring deals I'd recommend
I'm a health and wearables editor, and these are some of the top smartwatch, smart ring, and health tracker deals I've found ahead of Prime Day.
Police locked in negotiations with man in Bakersfield holding hostages
Officials say police are locked in negotiations with a man holding hostages inside a building that houses a Chase bank branch and school district office in the Southern California city of Bakersfield
Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New Yorks vast, subterranean sewer system in recent days has the whole city wondering what exactly is going on
How I used a $170 sports watch as my training coach to help me avoid injuries
The Amazfit Active 3 Premium offers everything you need to create a custom training plan, track metrics during your runs, and improve your fitness in just weeks.
I've tested a lot of tablets - these are the best tablet deals I found ahead of Prime Day
We found the best early deals on iPads, Samsung tablets, and more, ahead of Amazon's Prime Day sale later this month.
The White House as a stage: Trumps hosting streak meets America's 250th birthday and the World Cup
When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act
Californias redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
Californias congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year
Why I'm sticking with Firefox as my browser - after years of using Chrome, Edge, and Safari
Firefox is alive and well - and offering a fast, customizable, bloat-free, private, secure browsing experience from developers who care.
