Meet Alex Webster, the Florida teenager who is giving away mangroves as pets
From Public Servant to Conspirator: Fauci Advisor Pleads Guilty
Former Fauci advisor David Morens admitted he conspired to hide communications in which he plotted ways to fund research claiming Covid came from bats. ... The post From Public Servant to Conspirator: Fauci Advisor Pleads Guilty appeared first on The New American .
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, highlighting the impact of defense costs, social programs, and interest on the deficit
Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands in northwest Indiana remain without power over a week after deadly storms
US to send hospital ship to Peru as El Nino threat looms
The United States plans to send a military hospital ship to Perus Pacific coast next year to help with the effects of El Nino
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
UN aid chief warns Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine
The U.N.'s humanitarian chief warns of the growing threat of drones against civilians and aid workers in Ukraine
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Canada has dodged President Donald Trumps threat of 50% tariffs at least for now
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children
A forensic psychologist has testified for the defense that Lindsay Clancy didn't appreciate the wrongfulness of killing three children due to her mental health issues
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is promising to advocate for the agency while addressing staff burnout and understaffing issues
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
The Los Angeles district attorney has reduced felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded colleagues making racist remarks
Trump plays White House tour guide to show off work on his helipad and ballroom
President Donald Trump played White House tour guide, showcasing his construction projects, including a new helipad and ballroom
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders
FTC proposal would require retailers to be transparent about personalized pricing
Companies that secretly vary prices based on how much they think individual customers will pay could face federal charges under a proposed Federal Trade Commission policy
Read our big scoop: Ice-cream cones, the ingenious invention of American immigrants
Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice
Video shows officers fall as deck collapses while they try to make an arrest
Body camera footage shows nine members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force falling to the ground as a second-story wooden deck they were standing on suddenly collapses
A mother complained about trans propaganda targeting her son. The police came to her door and she was banned from her childs school. ... The post She Questioned Her Kids School Then Got a Visit From the Cops appeared first on The New American .
Can MainstreamOS finally make Linux a household name? I tried it to find out
Finally, there's a Linux distro that makes Arch and Hyprland easy - while adding the polish of MacOS. What's not to love about MainstreamOS?
Your Comcast router doubles as a motion detector now - and a potential police informant
Opinion: Comcast's new motion detection technology could benefit your home, but it also raises privacy concerns. The details are in the fine print.
Harry Potter Fans Force Relocation Of Undersea Cable To Avoid Fictional Elfs Grave
Harry Potter fans forced the relocation of a multi-hundred million dollar undersea power cable they claimed would disturb the fake grave of the fictional house elf Dobby, the linkage now redirected to pass near actual Bronze Age human burial remains. What do you think? The post Harry Potter Fans Force Relocation Of Undersea Cable To Avoid Fictional Elfs Grave appeared first on The Onion .
71-year-old woman donated her farm to create Americas arts park
American photographer who captured one of the earliest images of a total solar eclipse in 1851
Destroyed by a 2015 storm, a Virginia refuge beach lot is now moving 2.5 miles north
As US farmers reject AI data centre offers, Missouri farmer invites developers
In Missouri, a farmer has taken the unexpected step of inviting data center developers to bid on his land, despite notable local opposition and recent state restrictions. He believes that data centers could revitalize struggling rural economies by creating jobs and generating tax revenue. The farmer also addresses valid concerns about water use and electricity costs, presenting his offer as an opportunity for growth even when local prospects are dim.
Get better color accuracy on your TV with these simple steps
Even if it has impressive out-of-the-box color, your new (or old) TV can always benefit from a few simple tweaks to get the best color accuracy possible.
The Hisense U8QG is one of the smartest TV buys I can recommend
The Hisense U8QG delivers premium features at a midrange price and wins a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.
I tested the LG C6 OLED for a week, and the colors made me question my Mini LED loyalty
One of LG's flagship OLED TVs got a refresh with the C6, and it won a ZDNET Lab Award for the most accurate color reproduction.
We lab-tested 7 TVs for color accuracy - and the winners weren't Sony or Samsung
ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns two flagship TVs that have the most accurate color reproduction in SDR and HDR formats.
New York pizzeria owner saw woman eating from bin, then offered free pizza to hungry people
FBI puts Indian national Major Singh on Most Wanted list
A polar bear destroyed almost an entire seabird colony in Alaska
Disney built Disneyland around a family farm that refused a $90 million offer
For decades, the Fujishige family refused to sell their 58-acre farm in Anaheim, even as Disneyland and surrounding development transformed the area. Disney and other developers made repeated offers for the valuable land, but the family continued growing strawberries and vegetables. After years of pressure and a bitter fight with the city, the family finally agreed to sell in 1998, shortly before Hiroshi Fujishige died. The former farm later became the Toy Story parking lot at Disneyland.
The 6 AI-free Linux distros I recommend most - and why they're likely to stay that way
If AI isn't your jam, and you're looking for an operating system that doesn't (and won't) force it on you, look no further than these Linux distributions.
Oklahoma woman finds missing dog 1,100 miles away in North Carolina after 2 weeks
Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
The case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet in suburban Dallas is back in court this week
South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
South Korea says the South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request
Florida carries out 13th execution of year on man convicted of killing estranged wife
Florida carries out 13th execution of the year on man convicted of killing estranged wife
Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii
Recovery efforts are underway in Hawaii after Tropical Storm Lala battered the archipelago and caused destructive flooding and widespread power outages
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Gun Restrictions; DOJ Declines Stay
NFA restrictions suffered a setback because of a lawsuit brought by gun rights groups, manufacturers, individuals, and 15 states. ... The post Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Gun Restrictions; DOJ Declines Stay appeared first on The New American .
Food Shortage and Energy Crisis Ahead?
A number of of news reports warning about coming food shortages and increased food prices have emerged over the last few days. ... The post Food Shortage and Energy Crisis Ahead? appeared first on The New American .
US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for four days in the Pacific
The Navy has confirmed that a destroyer with about 300 sailors aboard suffered a major breakdown in the Pacific Ocean last month that left it without power for four days
Ohio death row inmate Tyrone Noling gets a rare chance to ask parole board for a pardon
Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didnt commit
MTG: Trump Officials Discussing Using Nuclear Weapons on Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene claims that the Trump administration is planning to use a nuclear weapon or nuclear weapons against Iran. ... The post MTG: Trump Officials Discussing Using Nuclear Weapons on Iran appeared first on The New American .
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CHICAGOSaying he now saw the woman hed been dating in a totally different light, local man Arthur Morris confirmed Tuesday that a recent visit to his girlfriends family provided illuminating insight into why she was Asian. The first time I saw her parents, it totally clicked why shes the race she is, said Morris, adding [] The post Visit To Girlfriends Family Provides Illuminating Insight Into Why Shes Asian appeared first on The Onion .
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel him to extradite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Christian Castro to stand trial in Minnesota for his alleged shooting of a victim during Operation Metro Surge
Meet Archishman Dey, 8th grader who found incense caused most pollution
Ohio eighth-grader Archishman Dey investigated how everyday household activities affect indoor PM2.5 pollution. Testing an air fryer, candle, humidifier, natural gas and incense, he found incense produced the highest average levels, followed by the air fryer. Inspired by concerns about his grandparents asthma, Archishman hopes his findings encourage families to improve indoor air quality.
In 1944, a Vermont woman used money meant for a fur coat to buy a 150-acre farm
Can you guess Apple's next move? Last chance to win big in ZDNET's Big Guessing Game
It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.
I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it
Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?
Ubuntu on Windows outgrowing native installs? Not according to Canonical's Jon Seager
There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical directly.
T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back - here's how
The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won't change for five years.
Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions
The Department of Defense has ordered 30 U.S. universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions as President Donald Trump's administration scrutinizes the countrys growing global influence
U.K. Drivers Must Choose Between Jesus and Insurance
Though government and mainstream media downplay the effects of Englands hostility to Christianity, insurers are acting as the barometer for a dark reality. ... The post U.K. Drivers Must Choose Between Jesus and Insurance appeared first on The New American .
Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out
You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.
Report: Tennis-Racket-Shaped Bag Gotta Be Full Of Tennis Rackets
ESTES PARK, CONoting the bags elongated oval shape, prominent Wilson logo, and the fact that its owner was walking directly toward a tennis court, a new report released Tuesday concluded that the tennis-racket-shaped bag in local man Marcus Walmans hand just had to be full of tennis rackets. Using a multivariate Bayesian object-classification framework incorporating [] The post Report: Tennis-Racket-Shaped Bag Gotta Be Full Of Tennis Rackets appeared first on The Onion .
Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it
Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.
Gene Editing Used To Create Hypoallergenic Beagles
Geneticists used CRISPR to produce twin beagle pups who do not make the lead allergy-causing protein found in dogs, opening up new possibilities for gene-editing technologies. What do you think? The post Gene Editing Used To Create Hypoallergenic Beagles appeared first on The Onion .
Pete Hegseth Orders Military Blockade Of Woman Attempting To Walk Away From Him
WASHINGTONSaying he would not hesitate to use force if she continued to disobey his orders, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a military blockade Monday of a woman attempting to walk away from him in a D.C.-area bar. Until further notice, U.S. troops shall not allow this gorgeous woman to pass, said an irate, slurring [] The post Pete Hegseth Orders Military Blockade Of Woman Attempting To Walk Away From Him appeared first on The Onion .
US reservoir plan displaced 600 families; abandoned land became national park
The ambitious dam project planned for the Delaware River faced substantial backlash, resulting in its cancellation. This pivotal decision ultimately fostered the establishment of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a refuge for the river's unspoiled segments. Factors such as environmental concerns and increasing financial burdens were significant in the cancellation, signaling a major milestone in US conservation efforts and land protection strategies.
Entangling Alliances Hollowing Out U.S. Military Arsenal
Analysts estimate it will take at least three years to restore Americas THAAD inventories to prewar levels. ... The post Entangling Alliances Hollowing Out U.S. Military Arsenal appeared first on The New American .
Anyone who didnt know Ben Hopper, 16, would say it was cruel that he died so young. The post Ben Hopper appeared first on The Onion .
CDC's new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has several programs funded by Congress that lack staff to operate them
Alaska's live bearcam becomes summer hit as brown bears gather at Brooks Falls to catch salmon
In 1980, Miles Boekeloo sold his 365-acre retreat, keeping 5 acres and its cabin for 25 years
I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free
Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.
Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way
Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.
Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it
Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.
Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical
Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.
Ex-BlackRock employee bought 10,000 socks for $100,000; startup hit $2M
US mother sues Portland Public School after being barred from campus following gender policy dispute
Incogni is our favorite service that stops data brokers from selling your info - and it's 58% off
Incogni is taking 58% off annual plans with our code this month only, dropping the Standard plan to $6.79 per month.
California woman donates $1 million to teachers after learning they were underpaid
Post left Mar-a-Lago to govt hoping it would become 'Winter White House', Trump made her wish true
Election officials say Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to a second five-year term
Police say at least 2 people were hit in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines
Police say at least 2 people were hit in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines
Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of North raises broader US security concerns
President Donald Trumps decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally
Stop paying for smartphone storage you don't need - here's a better approach
How to stop wasting money on storage: Think in dollars, not gigabytes.
Texas Hero that Stopped Mass Shooting Warns Americans to Own Guns
97 percent of all shootings happen in gun-free zones. Regardless, elites are working hard to confiscate firearms across America so that citizens cannot defend themselves and, more importantly, fight off tyrants. Thankfully, patriots are fighting back. Stephen Willeford, lovingly referred to as the Barefoot Defender, successfully confronted a gunman that attacked First Baptist Church in ... The post Texas Hero that Stopped Mass Shooting Warns Americans to Own Guns appeared first on The New American .
ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make arrests
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct
Meet Jasper and Emile: Two Brooklyn teenagers built a Gen Z finance newsletter
Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing Monday, with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding possible from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
NEW YORKSlamming both hands on the circulation desk after learning he was 17th in line for Larry McMurtrys Pulitzer Prizewinning Western novel, Knicks star Jalen Brunson reportedly shouted, Do you have any idea who I am? Monday at a librarian who refused to move him up the Lonesome Dove waitlist. Look, I am the NBA [] The post Do You Have Any Idea Who I Am? Jalen Brunson Shouts At Librarian Refusing To Move Him Up Lonesome Dove Waitlist appeared first on The Onion .
Crying Newborn Has No Idea How Much Worse It Gets
MEDFORD, ORSaying the infant really ought to save her tears for the real shit thats headed her way,sources familiar with crying newborn Sophia Whitfield confirmed Monday that she had no idea how much worse it was going to get. Observerstold reporters the shrieking baby was clearly oblivious to the fact that any distress she experienced [] The post Crying Newborn Has No Idea How Much Worse It Gets appeared first on The Onion .
Watch: NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks Bengali, stuns crowd during key announcement
