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Wildfires across Georgia, Florida destroy nearly 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. are picking up steam

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 8:33 pm

Supreme Court revives wounded veterans lawsuit against a contractor over suicide bombing

The Supreme Court is clearing the way for a veteran wounded by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan to sue the government contractor for whom the attacker was working when he built the explosive

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 8:17 pm

5 gifts your mom will actually like for Mother's Day

Mother's Day is just a couple of weeks away, and we've found the best useful gadgets and cozy items that our moms on staff approve.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 8:01 pm

This Moto G Stylus phone deal includes a free smartwatch and more - here's how it works

Buy the Moto G Stylus directly from Motorola and get a pair of Moto Buds Loop earbuds, a Moto Watch, and Moto Tag for free.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 7:58 pm

I set up this Linux 'Watchdog' and now my system auto-reboots when it locks up

If your Linux system becomes unresponsive, this tool can monitor it and reboot when problems arise. Here's how.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 7:45 pm

Lenovo vs. Dell: My buying advice after testing dozens of laptops from both

Dell and Lenovo specialize in different areas. This guide will help you decide which to buy.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 7:40 pm

Democrats Stealth Assault on the Constitution: Bypassing the Electoral College to Finish the Job Begun in the 1820s

The National Popular Vote Compact is an interstate agreement that bypasses the Electoral College and renders it a hollow shell. ... The post Democrats Stealth Assault on the Constitution: Bypassing the Electoral College to Finish the Job Begun in the 1820s appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Trump Posts Late-Night Truth Social Rant Claiming Circuses Not Violent Enough

WASHINGTONAlleging that the shows had grown shamefully timid and unexciting to watch in recent years, a furious President Donald Trump posted a lengthy Truth Social rant late last night in which he claimed circuses were not violent enough. When I was a kid, a lot more people and animals got hurt, but not anymoretotal disgrace! [] The post Trump Posts Late-Night Truth Social Rant Claiming Circuses Not Violent Enough appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Nicholas Geary

Nicholas Geary, 52, died peacefully Monday. Quite peacefully, in fact almost indifferently, as though he couldnt care less. The post Nicholas Geary appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Mysterious Gerbil Watches From Edge Of Yard As Family Hamster Laid To Rest

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theonion 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Disney Promises Star Wars Fans A New Era Of Blind Stabs At What They Seemed To Like Before

BURBANK, CAHinting at an exciting new phase for the beloved franchise, the Walt Disney Co. released a statement Friday promising Star Wars fans a new era of blind stabs at what they seemed to like before. Fans of the rich world George Lucas created can expect a consistent output of wildly varying guesses at what [] The post Disney Promises Star Wars Fans A New Era Of Blind Stabs At What They Seemed To Like Before appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Regretful Conservative Wakes Up To Find He Drunkenly Got Nazi Tattoo Removed

COEUR DALENE, IDWincing from a pounding headache and hazy memories of debauchery, regretful conservative Nate Hanlon reportedly woke up Wednesday morning to find that he had drunkenly gotten a neo-Nazi tattoo removed. Shit, shit, shittheres no way I can go outside looking like this, said a hungover Hanlon, groaning as he stumbled into his closet [] The post Regretful Conservative Wakes Up To Find He Drunkenly Got Nazi Tattoo Removed appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 22 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Google bets $32B on AI agent cyber force as security arms race escalates

With Wiz and AI agents, Google is gearing up for a cyberwar where machines fight at speeds humans can't match.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 5:50 pm

How Google just revamped Gemini Enterprise for the agentic era - here's what's new

Meet Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the new developer tool for managing fleets of agents at scale.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 5:30 pm

Searchers find a body of missing crew from ship that overturned during typhoon

Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 5:02 pm

Beneath Trump's ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

President Donald Trumps court fight over the $400 million White House East Wing ballroom casts some light on an underground bunker at the site

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 4:44 pm

The best robot vacuums for 2026: Expert and lab tested

I tested the best robot vacuums from brands like Ecovacs, Roborock, Mova, and more in lab and home settings - here are the top ones.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 4:36 pm

This robot vacuum mops so well, it cleaned up the mess my Roomba left behind

Without a doubt, the Deebot X8 Pro Omni is one of the best robot vacuum and mop combinations I've ever tested.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 4:33 pm

We compared 10 robot vacuums for sand pickup - and one model was the clear favorite

ZDNET's latest Lab Award crowns the top robot vacuum that picked up the most sand in our testing.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 4:30 pm

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges

Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants in extremist groups

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 1:34 pm

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

The Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carrier, one of its most high-tech and expensive warships

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 1:32 pm

Texas can require schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules

A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 1:06 pm

Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail

Authorities say a man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead has died in jail

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 12:50 pm

Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty

A teenager charged with killing his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship has filed a not-guilty plea and waived his appearance at a hearing in Miami federal court

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 12:38 pm

Man who set a neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida

Man who set a neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home is executed in Florida

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 12:37 pm

Gun used to kill 8 children was stolen from truck, Louisiana man tells investigators

The owner of the gun that was used by a gunman to kill eight children in Louisiana on Sunday says the firearm was stolen from his truck, according to court documents

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 12:36 pm

Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 11:32 am

2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say

Two U.S. officials killed in a vehicle crash as they returned from destroying a clandestine drug lab in northern Mexico over the weekend were working for the CIA

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 11:24 am

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesdays Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Tuesday evenings drawing of the Mega Millions game were: 01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 7, Megaplier:

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 11:11 am

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices little changed as investors watch for US-Iran talks

Shares are mixed in Asia and oil prices are little changed as markets watch for the latest developments in the war with Iran

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 11:11 am

LG G6 vs. LG G5: I compared the latest OLED TV models, and it's a surprisingly tough choice

Between the latest LG G6 OLED and last year's G5, here are the key differences to consider before you upgrade.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 7:30 am

Why TVs look bright and vibrant in stores, but dull in your living room - and how to fix it

Here's how to adjust your TV colors so they look more realistic than what's advertised.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 6:30 am

Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions

The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 5:57 am

I'm putting Motorola above Samsung when it comes to flip phones - and won't think twice

Here's why Motorola owns half the US foldable market, despite competition from Samsung and Google.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 5:30 am

Vanishing Minds: UFO & Nuclear Scientists Are Dying or Disappearing

The FBI says its looking into suspicious disappearances and deaths of scientists that have occurred over the past few years. The incidences are especially dubious given the scientists work on cutting-edge, sensitive UFO and nuclear technologies. Some analysts believe the occurrences are related to the growing coverage of aliens and UFOs in recent years. It ... The post Vanishing Minds: UFO & Nuclear Scientists Are Dying or Disappearing appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 22 Apr 2026 3:33 am

Investigation finds former Ohio State president violated school policy

Ohio State University says its recently resigned president violated school policy by attempting to help a woman with whom he had a close personal relationship get a job at the school, help with her podcast and other access to school resources

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 3:00 am

Georgia troopers fired over alleged practice of seeking insurance payouts after chases

Three Georgia State Patrol troopers have been fired after an investigation found they sought payouts from the insurance companies of drivers involved in chases, claiming personal injuries

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 3:00 am

Fractures Emerge Between GOPs Pro-Pedophilia, Extremely Pro-Pedophilia Wings

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theonion 22 Apr 2026 1:17 am

Pneumonia evidence upends decades old conviction in baby's death to free man

A judge has thrown out the first-degree murder conviction of a man found guilty in the death of his girlfriends 4-month-old daughter in Denver nearly 30 years ago because of new evidence in the case

ABC News 22 Apr 2026 12:58 am

I got an early look at ChatGPT Images 2.0, and it's impressive - with one exception

OpenAI's new ChatGPT Images 2.0 promises precision and design control. Here's how to try it for yourself.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 12:30 am

I compared Thread, Zigbee, and Matter - here's the best smart home setup for you

All three are related to smart home connectivity, and it's important that you understand their differences.

ZDNet 22 Apr 2026 12:23 am

I saw Framework's new 'MacBook Pro for Linux' and it's the hardware enthusiasts deserve

Six years of user feedback have led to the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, a thin and light device that's both modular and premium.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 11:45 pm

Scaling agentic AI demands a strong data foundation - 4 steps to take first

McKinsey identifies four coordinated steps that connect strategy, technology, and people to build strong foundational data capabilities.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 11:31 pm

I powered my 3,000-sq-ft home with an EcoFlow battery in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X is one of the few power stations that has kept my home running like normal without interruption.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 11:30 pm

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

A federal appeals court says a Bangladeshi immigrant is rightly serving a life prison sentence for a fizzled 2017 subway bombing attack beneath New York City's Times Square even though it tossed out the top charge against him

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 11:30 pm

5 Apple products explain my optimism for John Ternus as the next CEO

There's a lot to be excited about with Apple's next chief executive officer, even if you care more about software.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 11:00 pm

Apple Backs Up Tim Cooks Memories To Port Over Into Next CEO

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theonion 21 Apr 2026 10:41 pm

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will no longer mandate the flu vaccine for American troops

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

Rancor Baby

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theonion 21 Apr 2026 10:02 pm

US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 9:58 pm

Can a near infrared laptop light boost my mood? I tried it to find out

The SunBooster SLS2000 attaches to your monitor, mimics the sun, and allegedly improves mood and focus.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 9:52 pm

This free app makes journaling so easy that I've managed to do it for 3 months

If you've been hesitant to journal, I've found just the app you need to make it happen.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 9:47 pm

CachyOS is the Arch Linux distro to try if you want serious speed and performance

The latest version of CachyOS makes one of the hottest Linux distributions on the market today even better.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 9:41 pm

College student from China charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes

A college student from China has been charged with illegally taking photos of U.S. military planes in Nebraska during a multistate road trip

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 9:10 pm

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation's Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 7:33 pm

Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I'd switch to now

If you use Samsung's built-in texting app, you'll need an alternative soon. Here's why, and your best options.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 7:33 pm

Moonshot AI's new Kimi K2.6 swarms your complex tasks with 1,000 collaborating agents

Kimi K2.6's impressive new capabilities could redefine how developers approach complex, multi-step engineering workflows.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 7:29 pm

I've tested every Razr and Galaxy Flip: 3 reasons Motorola crushes Samsung at foldables

Here's why Motorola owns half the US foldable market, despite competition from Samsung and Google.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 6:33 pm

Nations Dads Yearn For Chance To Back Large Vehicle Into Tight Spot

WASHINGTONSaying the opportunity to masterfully execute a difficult parking job was never far from their minds, the nations dads confirmed Tuesday a deep yearning for the chance to back a large vehicle into a tight spot. Oh yeah, I could definitely fit a van back there, said Maryland father George Packard, echoing the sentiments of [] The post Nations Dads Yearn For Chance To Back Large Vehicle Into Tight Spot appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 21 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Soybean Wishes It Could Just Be A Soybean And Have That Be Enough

CARMI, ILExpressing anxiety over the immense pressure it faced to become various food products, a local legume confided to reporters Tuesday that it wished it could just be a soybean and have that be enough. I dont want to be a sauce, I dont want to be an oil, I dont want to be tofu [] The post Soybean Wishes It Could Just Be A Soybean And Have That Be Enough appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 21 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

UFC Broadcasters Look Like It

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theonion 21 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

Home Education Must Be Equivalent to Public School: Lawmakers

Under a new bill moving through the Connecticut Legislature, parents will need approval from child protection services to homeschool. ... The post Home Education Must Be Equivalent to Public School: Lawmakers appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 21 Apr 2026 6:30 pm

T-Mobile will give you an iPhone 17 basically for free - here's how to get yours

Here's how to pick an iPhone 17 series phone for free at T-Mobile.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 3:31 pm

Does Walmart price match? What to know about online and in-store price matching policies

Here's what you need to know about Walmart's price-matching policy.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 3:30 pm

The best mini gaming PCs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

A powerful gaming PC doesn't have to have a bulky, full-sized tower. And the best mini gaming PCs balance tiny form factors with big performance.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 2:30 pm

Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case, allowing settlement money to flow

A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the U.S. government

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 1:32 pm

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in New York

Jurors are set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinsteins New York rape retrial

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 11:55 am

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 11:55 am

Winning numbers drawn in Mondays Powerball

The winning numbers in Monday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 11:21 am

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in Congress

Virginia voters are deciding on a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 9:48 am

A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana

Across Shreveport, Louisiana, schools were limping through the day, stung by the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 8:47 am

Own a Sony TV? 3 quick settings I'd change to meaningfully improve the picture quality

Sony's various Bravia TVs deliver high-end picture and sound. But with a few extra tweaks, you can push those aspects even further.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 6:30 am

States Push Back Against Geoengineering and Cloud Seeding

Lawmakers need to say no to geoengineering. The atmosphere is not the governments laboratory, and the people are not test subjects. ... The post States Push Back Against Geoengineering and Cloud Seeding appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 21 Apr 2026 5:47 am

Motorola Moto G (2026) review: Why I'd pick this $200 phone over competing models

The 2026 Moto G sticks to a proven formula, offering great performance at an affordable price.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 5:30 am

IDF Validates Photo of Soldier Sledgehammering Effigy of Jesus Christ; Outrage Continues

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that one of its soldiers smashed an effigy of Jesus Christ torn off of a crucifix. ... The post IDF Validates Photo of Soldier Sledgehammering Effigy of Jesus Christ; Outrage Continues appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 21 Apr 2026 4:32 am

PrivacyBee review: An Incogni alternative that made data removal feel nearly effortless

PrivacyBee is one of the most comprehensive data removal services I've tested, capable of removing personal information from hundreds of sites.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 4:30 am

DOJ Must Release ALL Epstein Files or Face Criminal Liability, Rep. Massie Warns

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche must release every single page of the Epstein files or become criminally liable for failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), who sponsored the law, said in an exclusive interview with Alex Newman for The New Americans Behind The Deep State. The ... The post DOJ Must Release ALL Epstein Files or Face Criminal Liability, Rep. Massie Warns appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 21 Apr 2026 4:30 am

Afghan charged in deadly bombing at Kabul airport gave false confession, his attorney tells jurors

A trial is underway in Virginia for an alleged Islamic State militant charged in a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the American militarys chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 2:13 am

California: Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on websites to not undercut it

California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 2:04 am

Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, first of Asian American descent, dies at 100

Former Hawaii Gov. George R

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 2:03 am

I speed-tested Surfshark's new 'heavenly' Dausos VPN protocol - how it compares to WireGuard

The new protocol was built for 'better security and barrier-breaking speeds.' I tested whether it can compete with WireGuard during its early phase.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 1:48 am

Straggler Cicadas To Appear

Cicadas referred to as stragglers because they emerge off-cycle may appear this year despite their broods not being expected to emerge, with scientists unsure how they lose track of time. What do you think? The post Straggler Cicadas To Appear appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 21 Apr 2026 1:47 am

Two Southwest planes came dangerously close in Nashville, had to take evasive action

Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 1:19 am

Mob boss John Gotti's grandson sentenced to 15 months in prison for COVID loan fraud

Late mob boss John Gotti grandson Carmine Agnello has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for pocketing $1.1 million in loans from a federal program meant to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 1:18 am

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

If you need to encrypt a file on your Android device so it can be safely shared with other users, this handy app gets the job done.

ZDNet 21 Apr 2026 12:51 am

War, climate change and AI: Whats at stake at this years UN Indigenous forum

Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations for the worlds largest gathering of Indigenous peoples

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 12:47 am

Animal welfare protesters converge on Wisconsin gov's office seeking beagles' release

Animal welfare activists converged outside of Wisconsin Gov_ Tony Evers Capitol office on Monday, chanting Free the dogs!

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 12:24 am

Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children

Police say a Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child used an an assault-style weapon despite a 2019 felony firearms conviction

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 12:04 am

Third person dies after Atlanta-area shootings by Navy veteran, police say

A third person has died following a series of Atlanta-area shootings

ABC News 21 Apr 2026 12:04 am

Google Pixel phones have a useful voicemail feature that's hidden by default - how to enable it

The latest 'Take A Message' feature is another useful tool for managing incoming calls when your phone is out of reach.

ZDNet 20 Apr 2026 11:33 pm