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How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar

Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 5:34 pm

US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan

The Trump administration has identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the U.S. war with Iran

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 4:29 pm

Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial

Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life for orchestrating her husband's 1990 murder, are hoping that a New Hampshire judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 4:12 pm

Trial begins for mom who says postpartum issues led her to kill 3 children

Jury selection begins in the murder trial of a Massachusetts woman who is expected to argue that postpartum issues were the reason she killed her three children

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 3:56 pm

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody, like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and I thought - a powerful lesson on ambition, role models and how small decisions can shape an entire life

Dwayne Johnson highlights how significant life changes often begin subtly. He started working out after admiring Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This initial step felt ordinary then but proved defining later. Many important decisions lack immediate clarity and reveal their impact over time. Recognizing these turning points usually happens in hindsight after life unfolds.

The Times of India 20 Jul 2026 1:48 pm

Humanoid robot 'Sally' to teach AI to 11th and 12th grade students in New York school in a first-ever experiment in US

Sally, a humanoid robot teacher, is set to debut at a New York high school, providing personalized educational experiences in specialized classes. Designed to be relatable with her realistic appearance and western New York accent, Sally will support both students and teachers with curriculum-aligned learning and translations. Additionally, the school has taken steps to reassure parents and the local community about the integration of artificial intelligence in the classroom.

The Times of India 20 Jul 2026 12:35 pm

3 women's world records set at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin

Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 11:53 am

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate expected in Miami court

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are scheduled to appear before a federal magistrate in Miami on Monday

ABC News 20 Jul 2026 11:47 am

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called alien terrorists from the United States

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 11:16 pm

Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 10:16 pm

The 5 laptop features worth paying extra for, plus 3 you can ignore

From RAM and hardware, here's where you should spend your laptop budget -- and where you can save money.

ZDNet 19 Jul 2026 2:15 pm

US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over attack that killed troops in Jordan

The U.S. military said Sunday it had ended its latest round of airstrikes on Iran, which included targeting Irans paramilitary Revolutionary Guard over an attack that killed American troops in Jordan

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 10:23 am

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory as he prepares to present trophy to the winning team

President Donald Trump is set to present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sundays final between Argentina and Spain

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 10:23 am

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said produc...

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 7:30 am

Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in U.S.

A famous Cuban dissident artist, Luis Manuel Otero Alcntara, arrived in Miami on Saturday after being released from a five-year prison sentence on the condition that he leave his country

ABC News 19 Jul 2026 7:30 am

I've been a Google phone diehard for 10 years - here's my 5-part wishlist for Pixel 11

I'm loyal to Google phones, but some changes need to be made.

ZDNet 19 Jul 2026 5:30 am

Father and son arrested after holding 2 Forest Service workers at gunpoint

A father and son are expected to face federal kidnapping charges after they zip-tied two U.S. Forest Service employees and held them at gunpoint inside a trailer in Northern California near Mt

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 11:43 pm

Vandalized Banner Revives Interest in The John Birch Society

The destruction of a JBS banner by vandals has renewed discussion about the organizations call for U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations. ... The post Vandalized Banner Revives Interest in The John Birch Society appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Jul 2026 8:25 pm

Second Circuit Upholds New York Vaccine Mandate Against the Amish

The court ruled that the states elimination of religious exemptions for vaccines does not violate the First Amendment-protected rights of Amish parents and private schools. ... The post Second Circuit Upholds New York Vaccine Mandate Against the Amish appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Jul 2026 7:30 pm

What Will Happen to Reconciliation 3.0 With Lindsey Graham Gone?

With Graham gone, the U.S. House appears to be taking the lead. The House Budget Committee has already passed a resolution to advance the reconciliation bill to the House floor. ... The post What Will Happen to Reconciliation 3.0 With Lindsey Graham Gone? appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Jul 2026 6:11 pm

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last years deadly disaster

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 5:26 pm

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war

The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 4:11 pm

The iPad mini's biggest update in 5 years is expected this fall - here's what we know

The next iPad mini is rumored to feature an OLED panel and a more powerful processor. A new base iPad is also in the works.

ZDNet 18 Jul 2026 3:30 pm

I tested Nothing's new pink earbuds, and they look as good as they sound

The Nothing Ear (3a) have surprised me for several reasons - the price is one of them.

ZDNet 18 Jul 2026 3:00 pm

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 5:50 am

Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run over collision with parked car

Paul Pelosi has been charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run after a collision earlier this month in California

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 5:50 am

Senator says key piece of college sports legislation 'probably' has 60 votes to clear upper chamber

A lawmaker sponsoring a key piece of federal college sports legislation says he believes the bill likely has the support it needs to make it through the upper chamber

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 3:39 am

Appeals court says 28-year sentence is too lenient for militant convicted in attack

A federal appeals court has concluded that a 28-year prison sentence is too lenient for a Libyan militant who was convicted of terrorism-related charges in the 2012 attacks on U.S. compounds in Benghazi, Libya, that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and ...

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 3:36 am

Federal appeals court rules that New Jersey's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that New Jerseys bans on assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds are unconstitutional

ABC News 18 Jul 2026 3:04 am

DHS: Biden Migrants Released at Border Involved in Murder, Assault

Two more migrants released at the border by the Biden administration are involved in two more crimes one of them murder, the other aggravated assault. ... The post DHS: Biden Migrants Released at Border Involved in Murder, Assault appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Jul 2026 2:09 am

Mamdanis Year Zero: NYC Whites Out White People From Its History

New York City recently erased whiteness by omitting Italian-heritage neighborhoods from a New York City Immigrant Enclaves map. ... The post Mamdanis Year Zero: NYC Whites Out White People From Its History appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Jul 2026 1:09 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 18 Jul 2026 12:01 am

A body is recovered after San Francisco boat tragedy but 2 remain missing

Police have recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank this week in San Francisco Bay

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 11:35 pm

Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model beats Anthropic's Fable 5 on this benchmark

Our AI Model Release Tracker keeps new models in context with their peers, so you know which are worth your time.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 11:05 pm

This Levoit is the best smart air purifier I've tested (and it's on sale)

The Levoit Vital 200S-P is the smart air purifier to beat, with a washable prefilter and a capacity to clean up to 1,800 square feet in one hour.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 11:02 pm

This air purifier is helping keep my home's air free of wildfire smoke - and it's on sale

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off on Amazon right now.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 10:09 pm

Dell XPS 16 review: A sleek, high-end laptop perfect for creatives and professionals

Dell's XPS 16 screams 'Premium laptop' thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 10:06 pm

I tested this backup power station during a real blackout - don't make my mistakes

A real three-day blackout revealed problems I never would've found on a power station's spec sheet.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 7:45 pm

I wore 3 blood pressure watches for a month to find the most accurate - and this one wins

I tested Samsung, Amazfit, and Doctor Fit blood pressure watches - and only one rivaled my Garmin Index BP Monitor.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 7:34 pm

Congressmen Want to Force Feds to Get Warrant to Access Local Surveillance-camera Data

Representative Keith Self introduced legislation to stop feds from obtaining surveillance camera data without a warrant. ... The post Congressmen Want to Force Feds to Get Warrant to Access Local Surveillance-camera Data appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 17 Jul 2026 6:51 pm

'The SaaS apocalypse is overrated': How Workday and other software provders plan to survive AI

Experts warn that an extinction event is coming for SaaS, thanks to AI disintermediation. Here's why some vendors remain skeptical.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 6:33 pm

Wifes Muscular Sidepiece Challenged To Battle Of Wits

DAYTON, OHJeering that the other mans chiseled physique would offer little aid in their upcoming confrontation, local intellectual Kenneth Dufresne reportedly challenged his wifes muscular sidepiece to a battle of wits Friday. Your hypertrophied pectorals may have momentarily swayed Veronica from the path of marital fidelity, but lets see how you fare when not your [] The post Wifes Muscular Sidepiece Challenged To Battle Of Wits appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Man Resents Home Run For Making Him Pause Eating, Clap

KANSAS CITY, MOAudibly groaning as everyone around him rose to their feet, local baseball fan Mark Girma told reporters Friday that he resented a fourth-inning home run for making him pause eating so he could clap. Oh, for Christs sake, now? said Girma, who had reportedly just squeezed his way down his row following a [] The post Man Resents Home Run For Making Him Pause Eating, Clap appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Bat-Wielding Christopher Nolan Confronts Man Using Bathroom During The Odyssey

LOS ANGELESBursting through the stall door with a baseball bat hoisted over his head, director Christopher Nolan reportedly confronted moviegoer Luke Dias on Friday for using the bathroom during The Odyssey. You just couldnt hold it, could you? the Oscar-winning filmmaker said as he kicked his victim off the toilet seat and delivered a violent [] The post Bat-Wielding Christopher Nolan Confronts Man Using Bathroom During The Odyssey appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Man Who Bought Odyssey Ticket Year Ahead Correctly Assumed He Wouldnt Have Anything Going On

The post Man Who Bought Odyssey Ticket Year Ahead Correctly Assumed He Wouldnt Have Anything Going On appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Mitch McConnell Clarifies Absence Due To Brief Planned Trip To Afterlife

WASHINGTONExplaining that the public had no reason to be alarmed over his temporary leave, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) clarified Friday that his absence from Congress was due to a brief planned trip to the afterlife. While I understand peoples concern, Ive simply been on a routine visit to the next world, said the seven-term Republican, [] The post Mitch McConnell Clarifies Absence Due To Brief Planned Trip To Afterlife appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

AI: Myth Vs. Fact

A recent poll found that Americans who are concerned about artificial intelligence outnumber those who are excited about it by a margin of three to one. The Onion examines the common myths and facts surrounding AI. MYTH: AI can never be ethical. FACT: Grok says it can. MYTH: AI could discover cures for all diseases. [] The post AI: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Congress Opens MKUltra Files, Asks About Jack Ruby

Witnesses in the House Oversight Committees hearing on MKUltra warned that the CIAs mind-control program may not have ended. ... The post Congress Opens MKUltra Files, Asks About Jack Ruby appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Fan Clearly Drowning In Diamondbacks Pool

The post Fan Clearly Drowning In Diamondbacks Pool appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:30 pm

Hunt For Gollum Director Andy Serkis Defends Films AllAndy Serkis Cast

LONDONResponding to concerns about the lack of diversity in his upcoming project,The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollumdirector Andy Serkis defended the films allAndy Serkis cast during an interview Friday. It isnt my fault that the characters in the books are all Andy Serkis, said filmmaker and actor Andy Serkis, adding that Andy [] The post Hunt For Gollum Director Andy Serkis Defends Films AllAndy Serkis Cast appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 6:05 pm

Own a Pixel? You can add device protection now for $5/month - but should you?

If you skipped Google's phone insurance at checkout, you can now add it again. But should you?

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm

Not Philadelphia, this is where the United States started: Inside New Sweden, the long-lost colony that shaped America

Philadelphia's rich narrative isn't solely tied to its founding fathers' legacy; it also encompasses the short-lived Swedish colony of Nya Sverige. This settlement, which lasted seventeen years, pioneered the design of the log cabin, revolutionizing early American architecture. Furthermore, Swedish settlers introduced Lutheran Christianity and instigated critical early colonial rebellions, underscoring their significant yet brief impact in shaping America's foundations.

The Times of India 17 Jul 2026 12:52 pm

Lawmakers demand answers after 'bombshell' report of ICE officer shooting in Maine

Democratic members of Congress are demanding answers about Homeland Securitys vetting and training of immigration enforcement officers

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 10:54 am

Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport

Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas Airport has sparked public outrage and criticism from officials

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 7:46 am

Family to hold a vigil for man fatally shot by immigration officer in Houston

The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man fatally shot by a federal immigration agent in Houston, is holding a public vigil for him

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 4:32 am

Woman pleads no contest to abuse after 3 kids are found living alone for years

A Michigan woman accused of leaving three children alone for years in a house of squalor has pleaded no contest to child abuse

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 3:57 am

Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas

Severe storms have dumped over 20 inches of rain in parts of Texas, causing significant flooding

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 3:57 am

Hegseth backs low-altitude military flyovers as a series of maneuvers draws scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 3:43 am

Time: Trump Campaign Manager Ran Online Campaign to Deep-six Memorandum of Understanding With Iran

Brad Parscale, President Trumps former campaign manager, is reportedly an Israeli agent paid to undermine a U.S.-Iran peace pact. ... The post Time: Trump Campaign Manager Ran Online Campaign to Deep-six Memorandum of Understanding With Iran appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 17 Jul 2026 3:26 am

Mississippi teachers say new state-mandated process for buying classroom supplies is more difficult

Teachers in Mississippi say accessing state funds for classroom supplies has become more difficult with a new state-mandated process

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 2:13 am

Female Supreme Court Justices Formally Request Protection From Brett Kavanaugh

WASHINGTONAcknowledging that the danger would be difficult to manage and impossible to eliminate altogether, theSupreme Courts female justices nevertheless appeared before Congress this week to ask for protection from fellow justice Brett Kavanaugh. We understand that our safety cannot be guaranteed, but we are in a uniquely vulnerable position and have the right to carry [] The post Female Supreme Court Justices Formally Request Protection From Brett Kavanaugh appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 2:05 am

U.S. Military To Test Troops Testosterone Levels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new policy to test testosterone levels of service members aged 30 and above as part of their annual health assessment, with medical teams recommending hormone therapy for those found to be deficient. What do you think? The post U.S. Military To Test Troops Testosterone Levels appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 17 Jul 2026 1:56 am

4 surprise products we could see at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked (including the Galaxy Glasses)

We're expecting some curveballs at Samsung's 2026 Galaxy Unpacked event. Here's everything we know.

ZDNet 17 Jul 2026 1:20 am

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 1:04 am

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in death of Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 12:57 am

NYC helicopter that crashed, killed 6 last year showed signs of a bird strike: NTSB

The National Transportation Safety Board has reported that the remains of several geese were found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 12:56 am

Are the Democrats Now a Manchurian Party?

Manchurian refers to someone secretly working for the enemy. But todays Democratic Party is brazenly calling for the destruction of America. ... The post Are the Democrats Now a Manchurian Party? appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 17 Jul 2026 12:54 am

Energy Secretary Wright Says Data Centers Will Bring Power Prices Down. The Grid Says Otherwise.

Although Energy Sec. Chris Wright rightly blames green energy policies for higher electricity prices, his claim that data centers will lower prices is bewildering. ... The post Energy Secretary Wright Says Data Centers Will Bring Power Prices Down. The Grid Says Otherwise. appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 17 Jul 2026 12:08 am

2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years

The state of Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in more than 60 years, now that a stay has been lifted for a former police officer who had been scheduled to die earlier his year

ABC News 17 Jul 2026 12:03 am

Brazil calls Trumps 25% tariff unjustifiable, vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

The Brazilian government has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs

ABC News 16 Jul 2026 10:40 pm

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked To Ancient Evil Corrupting The 7 Sacred Diarrhea Crystals

ATLANTAClaiming they had definitively identified the source of the ongoing surge in foodborne illness, Centers for Disease Control officials issued a statement Thursday linking the nations cyclosporiasis outbreak to an ancient evil corrupting the Seven Sacred Diarrhea Crystals. After extensive laboratory testing and data analysis, our epidemiologists have determined that the current outbreak of cyclospora [] The post Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked To Ancient Evil Corrupting The 7 Sacred Diarrhea Crystals appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 16 Jul 2026 10:22 pm

Amazon just cut $300 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro - and I'd recommend buying one

Google's Pixel 10 Pro has one of the best camera systems for an Android today. Grab it for $699 right now, one of the best prices we've seen.

ZDNet 16 Jul 2026 9:28 pm

6 cheap kitchen gadgets that will make your life easier for under $20 (I promise)

These kitchen gadgets won't break the bank, but will seriously upgrade your cooking.

ZDNet 16 Jul 2026 9:12 pm

What To Know About Cyclosporiasis

Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause explosive diarrhea, have been reported in at least 34 states. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the illness. Q: Who is most at risk? A: Children, the elderly, and poor fuckers whove already used all their sick days. Q: Why is it called [] The post What To Know About Cyclosporiasis appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 16 Jul 2026 8:11 pm

Public Begs Mitch McConnell To Stop Releasing Photos Of Himself

WASHINGTONIn an emotional press conference driven by fear and desperation, the American public begged Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Thursday to stop releasing photos of himself. If youre listening, Sen. McConnell, pleaseweve had enough, said a spokesperson for 340 million Americans across the country, who emphasized that they didnt want to see the Republican lawmaker [] The post Public Begs Mitch McConnell To Stop Releasing Photos Of Himself appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 16 Jul 2026 8:08 pm

Buying a new Apple device? You can get it tax-free in 8 states - but only on these dates

Certain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here's when and the products that qualify.

ZDNet 16 Jul 2026 7:55 pm

Managers play critical role in a company's AI transformation - and they know it

More than two-thirds of middle managers are optimistic about AI's role in the future of work, and they feel personally accountable for their team's adoption of AI tools.

ZDNet 16 Jul 2026 7:50 pm

US designates 2 new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

The U.S. government has designated two new Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations

ABC News 16 Jul 2026 7:46 pm

2 of 8 men charged in thwarted attack on UFC cage-fighting show at White House plead not guilty

Two of the eight men indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on a UFC cage-fighting show at the White House have pleaded not guilty

ABC News 16 Jul 2026 7:30 pm