Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 vs. Motorola Razr Ultra: I've used both, and this phone is my pick
While Samsung focuses on durability and AI, the new Motorola phone is all about the design. Here's which one is better overall.
Windows rivals to MacBook Neo are here - but I'm more excited for Google's response
Budget PCs have a ways to go if they really want to compete with the MacBook Neo. But Google's computing line could have a leg up.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy China claims
President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term
Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
Republicans returning to Washington on Monday are facing questions about a $1 billion Senate security proposal that could help pay for President Donald Trumps ballroom
Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college
My home's Wi-Fi dead zones were worse than I thought - here's what fixed them
I struggled with Wi-Fi dead spots throughout my home for years. Here were six worthwhile solutions.
How I customized my Sonos speaker to make my home theater sound truly immersive
If you've left your Sonos system's audio settings untouched, you're missing out. Here's what you need to know about them.
The best Sony TVs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Sony is one of the top names in high-end TVs, and we've tested LED and OLED options to help you find the best fit for your space.
Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 free - here's how
The former Microsoft Office suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) now requires a subscription - but there are easy ways to get it free.
Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump's religious liberty commission
President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission is preparing to make recommendations after more than a year of hearings
What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts
The congressional map appears to be tilting more red amid the latest flurry of redistricting developments across the U.S. Virginia's supreme court this week rejected a new districting plan on procedural grounds
Experts wonder 'Where is the CDC?' as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship
Public health experts are questioning the U.S. government's response to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship that involves Americans
Tennessee redistricting plan splits Memphis neighbors and reshapes midterms as other states follow
A new congressional map in Tennessee splits the majority-Black city of Memphis into three districts
Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers and other ships but ceasefire appears to hold
Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy has warned of a heavy assault on one of the U.S. bases in the region if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked
At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the foxhounds kick off the horse races with a howling fun dog parade
At the Iroquois Steeplechase, the horses are competing for the top purses, but the fan favorite is the parade of the hounds
Driver rescinds guilty plea in wrong-way crash into LA sheriff's recruits
A driver has rescinded his guilty plea to charges related to a wrong-way crash that led to the death of a Los Angeles sheriffs recruit and injured several others who were out on a run
11 people injured, taken to hospitals after boat explosion near Miami
An explosion on a boat near Miami has led to 11 people being taken to hospitals with injuries
Kristin Smart's remains not found in search of California home, authorities say
Authorities in California say they have not found the remains of Kristin Smart after finishing their search of a home tied to the man convicted of killing her
Winning numbers drawn in Saturdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 15-41-46-47-56, Powerball: 22
WWII Veteran Standing On Field Not Planned
KANSAS CITY, MOShuffling quietly near the third-base line as security officials scrambled to piece together a response, a frail uniformed World War II veteran standing on the field at Kauffman Stadium was not part of any planned ceremony, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Royals confirmed Tuesday. We honestly have no idea how he got [] The post WWII Veteran Standing On Field Not Planned appeared first on The Onion .
Nuclear Debt Bomb: U.S. Debt Reaches Red Zone 100% of GDP
U.S. public debt has reached 100 percent of GDP for the second time since the WWII-era, making us officially a debtor nation. ... The post Nuclear Debt Bomb: U.S. Debt Reaches Red Zone 100% of GDP appeared first on The New American .
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral
A funeral has been held in Louisiana for eight children who were killed in a mass shooting last month
The best 85-inch TVs in 2026: Expert recommended
Upgrading your home theater with a big-screen TV can help create a more cinematic experience at home, and we tested the best from Samsung, Sony, and more.
Samsung watches can predict if you're about to faint - but there are big caveats
Up to 40% of people experience fainting episodes. What if their watches could warn them?
Best VPN services 2026: Expert tested and recommended
Looking for a solution that improves your online privacy, helps you avoid censorship, and bypasses age verification checks? We've tested and ranked the best VPNs in 2026.
I lost my Roku remotes constantly until I found this simple fix
From simply asking to using the app to secret buttons, there are several ways to find a lost remote.
A Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack has wreaked havoc on colleges' final exam season
Schools and universities across the country are recovering from an outage tied to a cyberattack that knocked down Canvas
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval
Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena
US authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case
U.S. immigration authorities have canceled the visas of more than two dozen people, including some who worked on a Disney Cruise Line ship, amid allegations they possessed or had viewed child sexual abuse images
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners
Winning numbers drawn in Fridays Mega Millions
The winning numbers in Friday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16, Megaplier:
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2
The U.S. militarys latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor
IDF Confirms That Soldier Desecrated Statue of Virgin Mary in Southern Lebanon
Yet again, a soldier with the Israel Defense Forces in southern Lebanon has desecrated a Catholic statue, this time of the Virgin Mary. ... The post IDF Confirms That Soldier Desecrated Statue of Virgin Mary in Southern Lebanon appeared first on The New American .
Board of Peace: Is Globalism Being Undermined, Supercharged, or Re-imagined?
Like the UN, the Board of Peace is an illegitimate institution aimed at building world order by undermining national sovereignty piece by piece. ... The post Board of Peace: Is Globalism Being Undermined, Supercharged, or Re-imagined? appeared first on The New American .
No injuries reported after explosion and fire at New Orleans-area refinery
Officials say there were no injuries reported after an explosion and a fire at a refinery in the New Orleans area
Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
A South Dakota mining company has canceled a drilling project in the Black Hills after opposition from Native American tribes and local groups
Former U.S. counterterrorism chief Joe Kent says that all 18 U.S. intelligence agencies had concluded that Iran was not building a nuclear weapon. ... The post Kent: 18 U.S. Intel Agencies Said Iran Wasnt Building a Nuke; CIA Concluded Iran Could Hold Out for Months appeared first on The New American .
Astronauts Saw Strange Things in Space: UFO Files
Friday's UFO drop includes transcripts of astronauts reporting strange lights and objects during space missions in the '60s and '70s. ... The post Astronauts Saw Strange Things in Space: UFO Files appeared first on The New American .
Doctors Say Digging Own Grave Keeps Bones Healthy After Menopause
The post Doctors Say Digging Own Grave Keeps Bones Healthy After Menopause appeared first on The Onion .
California to provide free diapers to newborns at more than 60 hospitals
California will become the first state in the nation to provide infants with hundreds of free diapers before they leave hospitals after birth
A council meeting is called in a small Georgia town whose mayor fired the entire police department
The town council in a small north Georgia community has called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss reinstating their police department, and to consider a request for the mayor's immediate resignation.
California, Nevada, Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from Colorado River
Three western U.S. states have announced a new two-year deal to stabilize the Colorado River
'Somebody stole from me': Mom mourns after 2 fatally shot in kids' soccer dispute
A young man has appeared in a Michigan court on murder charges, three days after a teenager and a woman were fatally shot in a dispute about who could play an informal game of soccer
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 .
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 .
Flying soon? American Airlines has new portable battery rules - what to know before you go
American isn't the first carrier to enforce tighter restrictions on portable power in-flight. Here's what's already changed - and why.
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.
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 .
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 .
Study: City Birds More Afraid Of Women Than Men
A study found that birds residing in cities consistently allowed men to approach almost a meter closer before flying away on average than women, with researchers unsure how they are able to determine sex or a reason for their behavior. What do you think? The post Study: City Birds More Afraid Of Women Than Men 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 .
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 .
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 .
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
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
Judge to rule Friday whether Charlie Kirk murder case can be filmed, photographed
A Utah judge is set to decide if news outlets can continue to film, photograph and livestream the murder case against the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk
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
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.
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center was meant to be temporary: DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz always was meant to be temporary
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
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
Suspect in deadly Austin bar shooting was 'lone actor,' FBI probe finds
The FBI says the man who killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin, Texas, bar in March acted alone and there's no evidence he was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group
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
