Don't connect your smart plug to these 5 household devices - an expert warns
While smart plugs are very convenient, here are some things you should never plug into them.
Cuckoos Nest: Mental-health Awareness Is Backfiring and Manufacturing Illness
Some say the increasing presence of mental-health disorders indicates better diagnoses. But the diagnoses actually can cause the disorders. ... The post Cuckoos Nest: Mental-health Awareness Is Backfiring and Manufacturing Illness appeared first on The New American .
Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now
A ransomware group behind the attacks claims to have stolen 275 million records connected to students, teachers, and staff. Here's how to deal with it.
Four people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti's president
A Florida jury has convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Mose
Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are arriving - but can you handle their shortcomings?
Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Chromebooks could have a leg up.
Trump Accounts and Baby Bonds Are No Substitute for Equal Treatment Under Law
Government should not redistribute taxpayer money into state-managed accounts for select children, no matter the intentions. ... The post Trump Accounts and Baby Bonds Are No Substitute for Equal Treatment Under Law appeared first on The New American .
Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died
Joni Lamb, who cofounded one of the world's largest Christian TV networks with her late husband, has died
Another airline tightens its portable battery rules - what to know before your next flight
American isn't the first carrier to enforce tighter restrictions on portable power in-flight. Here's what's already changed - and why.
Dell vs. Lenovo: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my pick
Dell and Lenovo specialize in PCs, laptops, and other computing products, but which one is better? This guide will help you make the right choice for your needs.
The family of Teresa Cox, 81, will hold a burial service for her this Saturday and then exhume the body a week later for an encore. The post Teresa Cox appeared first on The Onion .
Yankees Appearance Policy Amended To Allow Extreme Body Modification
TAMPA, FLAcknowledging that the organizations famously clean-cut grooming standards had grown increasingly out of place in a league that has otherwise evolved to embrace personality and style, New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner announced Thursday that the team had amended its long-standing appearance policy to allow extreme body modification. After soliciting feedback from [] The post Yankees Appearance Policy Amended To Allow Extreme Body Modification appeared first on The Onion .
Taylor Swift Fires Fixer Who Forgot To Kill Justin Baldoni
The post Taylor Swift Fires Fixer Who Forgot To Kill Justin Baldoni appeared first on The Onion .
Surrogate Not Allowed On Furniture
SADDLE RIVER, NJSaying Down, down! in an assertive voice and repeatedly spraying her with water, local man Justin Landry emphasized to reporters Thursday that his surrogate was not allowed on the furniture. I feel bad, but this couch is expensive, and I dont exactly know where shes been, said Landry, adding that as much as [] The post Surrogate Not Allowed On Furniture appeared first on The Onion .
THE HEAVENSIn an effort to make the universe a more modern and efficient place, the Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, confirmed Wednesday that He would be discontinuing the pebble. Starting in the year of our Me 2026, I will be ceasing creation of the pebble so that I can turn My focus toward [] The post God Discontinues The Pebble appeared first on The Onion .
Church Of Scientology Speedrunner Screams After Barging In On Xenu Taking Bath
LOS ANGELESHowling in terror upon observing the Supreme Ruler of the Galaxy in all of His uncovered glory, TikTok creator Alex Morris reportedly screamed Friday after barging in on a bathing Xenu during a speedrun of a Church of Scientology building. Jesus fucking Christwhat the hell is that thing? Morris said mid-livestream as the ancient, [] The post Church Of Scientology Speedrunner Screams After Barging In On Xenu Taking Bath appeared first on The Onion .
The man who firebombed Colorado demonstrators in 2025, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
The man who firebombed Colorado demonstrators in 2025, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
Ex-deputy found guilty of reckless homicide in shooting of Black man entering grandmother's home
Jurors in Ohio have convicted a former sheriffs deputy of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmothers home
Epstein cellmate says he found a suicide note. Justice Department says it's seeing it for first time
A note attributed to Jeffrey Epstein in his first suspected jail suicide attempt in 2019 has been made public
Trump drives across Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to inspect new blue coating he's putting on it
President Donald Trump has visited the Lincoln Memorial to see the reflecting pool he's painting in a color he calls American flag blue.
Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States
Immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says
A federal judge says instructions received by immigration enforcement officers to make civil immigrant arrests without warrants do not meet probable cause standards and should not used as guidance
Suspect faces 5 years in unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay
The only person ever charged in the unsolved 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay is set to be sentenced Friday in federal court
Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
A cyberattack has caused chaos for students at thousands of schools as they study for finals
United Arab Emirates says its air defenses are intercepting drone and missile fire as Iran wars ceasefire challenged
Alabama Republicans look to set new US House primaries if courts allow redistricting
Alabama lawmakers are set to vote on a measure that could change the state's congressional primaries as part of a bid to switch its U.S. House districts
Authorities to update public on search of home tied to man convicted of killing Kristin Smart
Authorities plan to update the public Friday on a search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996
US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries
Roku apps loading slow? 9 quick fixes I try before blaming my Wi-Fi
If your Roku is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to fix performance.
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick
Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.
New York to restrict ICE despite threat from Trump's border czar
President Donald Trumps border czar has threatened to flood the zone with immigration agents if New York passes bills to limit local coordination with the federal governments crackdown
LA not liable in death of girl hit by police officer's stray bullet, jury finds
A jury has found the city of Los Angeles not liable in the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a police officers stray bullet during a shootout in 2021
WaPo Satellite Analysis: Iran Hit More Than 225 U.S. Military Assets Across Region Through Mid-April
A review of satellite imagery by The Washington Post shows damage inflicted by Iran exceeds that reported by the Defense Department. ... The post WaPo Satellite Analysis: Iran Hit More Than 225 U.S. Military Assets Across Region Through Mid-April appeared first on The New American .
New data on 2022 China plane crash suggests cockpit struggle and fuel cut
Newly released data suggests that someone intentionally cut off the fuel to both engines of a China Eastern Airlines jet and there was a struggle over the controls before the plane slammed into a mountain in 2022
Critics: Jayapal Conducting Private Diplomacy to Undermine Trump Oil Sanctions on Cuba
Far-left Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington is under fire for possibly violating the Logan Act by engaging in private conversations with foreign countries about shipping oil to Cuba. The congresswoman apparently thinks she can pursue private diplomacy to overturn President Trumps decision to stop oil shipments to the Caribbean communist outpost after U.S. forces ... The post Critics: Jayapal Conducting Private Diplomacy to Undermine Trump Oil Sanctions on Cuba appeared first on The New American .
A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue
Storm chaser Ashton Lemley was helping search through a Mississippi trailer park destroyed by tornadoes when he heard a kitten meowing from the rubble
Israeli Lobby Spends $10 Million to Defeat Massie
A Kentucky primary race has become a battle between neocon megadonors and an emerging right-wing/libertarian coalition. ... The post Israeli Lobby Spends $10 Million to Defeat Massie appeared first on The New American .
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
The man charged with assault for spraying vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a deal with prosecutors
Study Finds Cell Phone Bans Dont Help Grades
A large-scale study found no correlation between school cell phone bans and higher test scores, though the findings pointed to increased levels of well-being among students. What do you think? The post Study Finds Cell Phone Bans Dont Help Grades appeared first on The Onion .
FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
I started clearing my Roku cache, and it fixed my biggest TV complaint
Clearing my Roku cache takes less than a minute. When I remember to do it, my system runs like new.
USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
The United States Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow anyone to send handguns through the mail for the first time in nearly 100 years
ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I've written on both E Ink tablets - this one wins
I compared two of the best black-and-white e-readers on the market; they look similar but have very different use cases.
U.S. Foreign Intervention Is Fueling Global Nuclearization
Globalist foreign policy experts suggest that U.S. foreign meddling is causing rogue nations like North Korea to build nuclear weapons. ... The post U.S. Foreign Intervention Is Fueling Global Nuclearization appeared first on The New American .
Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV
You can still watch your favorite shows even if your Roku remote has disappeared. Here's how.
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina
Harry Styles Hits It Off With Zo Kravitzs Mom A Little Too Well
NEW YORKExpressing resentment as the evening dragged on into its fifth hour, actress Zo Kravitz was reportedly upset this week after fianc Harry Styles hit it off with her mom a little too well. Im glad they found something to talk about; I just assumed the conversation would be more about me, or at least [] The post Harry Styles Hits It Off With Zo Kravitzs Mom A Little Too Well appeared first on The Onion .
Man accused of firebombing Colorado demonstrators pleads guilty to murder
Man accused of firebombing Colorado demonstrators pleads guilty to murder
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews
What Are We Doing After Graduation?
The post What Are We Doing After Graduation? appeared first on The Onion .
Hundreds of readers bought this E Ink tablet - and I highly recommend it
ZDNET readers love this E Ink tablet, thanks to its paper-to-pen writing experience and versatile uses.
This Lenovo laptop might be its most competitive Dell XPS rival yet - my test results prove it
Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that boasts strong sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust cooling system.
Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I compared Google's new fitness band to the industry favorite
Taking on Whoop, Google unveiled its brand new screenless fitness band, the Fitbit Air. Here's which one is better, by the specs.
Hungarys Magyar Reveals Socialist-globalist Colors; EU Court Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Law
Prime Minister-designate Pter Magyar has already begun moving the formerly conservative Hungary toward socialism and globalism. ... The post Hungarys Magyar Reveals Socialist-globalist Colors; EU Court Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Law appeared first on The New American .
Garfield Director BegsChris Pratt To Stop Ad-Libbing Bible Verses
LOS ANGELESIn a desperate effort to get production of the animated film sequel back on schedule, Garfield Movie 2 director Mark Dindal reportedly begged lead voice actor Chris Pratt to stop ad-libbing Bible verses Thursday.The line is Is that lasagna I smell? not A companion of gluttons shames his father, said Dindal, storming into the [] The post Garfield Director BegsChris Pratt To Stop Ad-Libbing Bible Verses appeared first on The Onion .
Customer Waits Until Barista Watching To Disarm Gunman
LOS ANGELESIn an effort to ensure his good deed did not go unseen and unappreciated, customer Angus Helms waited until the barista was watching to disarm a gunman at Highland Ground coffee shop, sources confirmed Tuesday.Dammit, shes still got her head down to empty out the cash register for this guy, and if I grab [] The post Customer Waits Until Barista Watching To Disarm Gunman appeared first on The Onion .
Trump Shares Recipe For Famous Better Than Pedophilia Cake
WASHINGTONClaiming that his signature dessert had garnered rave reviews from victims and co-conspirators alike, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to share the recipe for his famous Better than Pedophilia cake.This decadent, easy-to-throw-together cake will be the star of any child-trafficking meetup you bring it to, and just like pedophilia, once you [] The post Trump Shares Recipe For Famous Better Than Pedophilia Cake appeared first on The Onion .
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is now the second longest-serving justice in history, overtaking someone who was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln
China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China is signaling that Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses
Cruise company says 29 passengers left hantavirus outbreak ship on April 24, after 1st fatality on board
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers who were accused of bribery
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers who were accused of bribery
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state
Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump's criticism over Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican to mend ties after President Donald Trumps criticisms of Pope Leo XIV and the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
Man charged in Colorado firebomb attack on demonstrators to plead guilty to murder
A man accused of a firebomb attack on a demonstration in Colorado is set to plead guilty to murder and other charges
Southern Poverty Law Center attorneys make first court appearance in fraud case
Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center are set to appear in federal court in Alabama
Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.
10 secret Netflix codes I use to find hidden movies - try them now
Netflix codes make it easy to find buried genres and micro-categories. Here's how to use them - and my favorite ones.
The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Chrome VPN extensions hide your online activities and improve your privacy without disrupting your browsing session. These are ZDNET's top picks.
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 18-27-51-65-68, Powerball: 5
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race
Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart
Authorities are searching the home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996
DOJ targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters to protect caribou, judge says
A judge says Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing bears as part of a plan to help recover a herd of caribou that was once an important source of food for Alaska Native hunters
I've fully converted to adaptive chargers from fast ones and already feel safer
Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low. My favorite model is ideally suited for overnight charges.
How I upgraded my Sonos soundbar's audio quality - 3 easy and free methods
If you're not satisfied with your soundbar's audio performance, these quick and simple tweaks made a big difference for me.
Runner competing in 250-mile ultramarathon dies after having medical emergency
A runner in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona has died after experiencing a medical emergency
GOP Must Remember Frederick Douglass to Win: KCarl Smith
America can still be saved from Marxism and tyranny but Republicans in particular will have to remember former slave turned freedom fighter Frederick Douglass and the lessons he taught, explains author and leader KCarl Smith in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazines Alex Newman. Smith, who recently released the bookDouglass ... The post GOP Must Remember Frederick Douglass to Win: KCarl Smith appeared first on The New American .
Brazils Lula to discuss fighting organized crime, tariffs in Trump meeting
Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva plans to discuss organized crime and tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Brazils finance minister
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
Ted Turner was a sportsman and visionary media mogul who transformed the Atlanta Braves into a national sensation
28-year-old woman impersonated high schooler in NYC for 2 weeks before arrest
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested for impersonating a student at a New York City high school
I hand-picked 10 Mother's Day gifts that will arrive by Sunday
Quick shipping saves the day on these last-minute Mother's Day picks, but I'd recommend these items any time of year.
California governor candidates clash on taxes, Trump and healthcare in lively debate
The leading candidates for California governor are trying to stand out from the crowded field as mail voting is underway
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization
Virginia Sen. L
Jury deliberations begin in murder retrial of former Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man
A jury has begun deliberating in the retrial of a former sheriff's deputy in Ohio charged with murder and reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020
Search warrant served at home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart
Authorities have served a search warrant at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
In 24 hours, the Trump administrations stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic
He's accused of running a Chinese spy outpost. His lawyer says it was a place to play ping-pong
U_S_ prosecutors say a plain glass-clad building in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U_S_ It had a banner inside that said: Fuzhou Police...
Police announce arrest in Oklahoma party shooting that left 1 dead, 22 injured
Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old man after a weekend shooting left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded during a party beside an Oklahoma lake
