SNAP benefits don't pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores
Sonos Era 300 vs. Denon Home 400: Why I'm pulling the plug on the more popular speaker
Is the Denon Home 400 worth the extra cash? I tested it beside my Sonos Era 300, and here's my verdict.
The best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
These tried-and-tested VPNs will work with your Amazon Fire TV Stick, giving you more privacy and freedom when streaming.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
The best smart TV VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Keep your browsing and streaming activities hidden from ISPs and expand your content libraries with a solid, secure, and fast VPN that works well with smart TVs.
The best free VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
If you're on the hunt for a free VPN to use at home and when you travel, we have you covered. These are our top picks for free VPN services today.
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan has left Trump administration, marking latest departure of a top defense leader
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving in latest departure of a top defense leader
The Pentagon has abruptly announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his job
No charges will be filed in the fatal shooting of 3 people at Detroit gas station
No charges will be filed in the fatal shootings of three people at a Detroit gas station after a middle-of-the-night car crash following an illegal drag racing event
Asian elephant calf makes her public debut at DC's National Zoo
The hottest new celebrity in Washington, D.C., is Asian elephant calf Linh Mai
Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents
The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled away could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents in the line of duty
Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker
Wrestler and actor Andre The Giant is being honored with a roadside marker in a small town in North Carolina that was once his home
So you want to be Canadian, eh? Changes in immigration law will make it easier for Americans
Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 24-29-32-49-63, Powerball: 11
Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: I tried both, and this pair wins
The latest Samsung earbuds compete squarely with the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2. But are they better?
Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Charges Related to Funding Hate Groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center allegedly funneled more than $3 million to the very hate groups they claim to fight. ... The post Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Charges Related to Funding Hate Groups appeared first on The New American .
States Must Deal With AI Risks Despite Executive Order: Sen. Joe Nicola
Despite an executive order by President Donald Trump purporting to prohibit any state-level regulation or controls over Artificial Intelligence, state governments must put in place guardrails to ensure accountability and protect the public, explained Missouri Senator Joe Nicola (R) in this interview with The New American magazines Alex Newman on Conversations That Matter. Sen. Nicola ... The post States Must Deal With AI Risks Despite Executive Order: Sen. Joe Nicola appeared first on The New American .
Police seek 17-year-old for attempted murder in shooting near University of Iowa, authorities say
Bloom Card vs. Brick: My verdict after trying both gadgets to cut screen time
Should you buy a Bloom Card to lower your phone usage? I tried it for weeks, and here's my verdict.
Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition
Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his partys House majority in this years midterms
The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe
These fraud factories operate quietly to support large-scale scamming and phishing. Here's how they work and what to do if you're targeted.
Houston changes ordinance limiting cooperation with ICE after pressure from governor
A Houston city ordinance that limited police officers cooperation with federal immigration agents has been amended after Texas governor had threatened to take away millions of dollars in public safety grants
Don't wait to buy a MacBook Neo for school - here's why
The MacBook Neo has been so popular that it's selling out on Apple's website.
The best earbuds of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
For your workouts, cool-downs, days in the office, and everything in between, we picked the five best earbuds for your day-to-day from brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose.
Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
6 people are charged in a plot to steal and resell dozens of cars from the DC area
Six people have been charged with plotting to steal at least 20 cars from the Washington, D.C., area and sell them to buyers in the United States and Ghana in West Africa
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
The Gates Foundation confirmed Wednesday that it is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
California Government Schools Shed 75K Students
Californias public school system lost seven times more students than projections predicted for this school year. ... The post California Government Schools Shed 75K Students appeared first on The New American .
Man who swiped Noem's purse in a DC restaurant is sentenced to 3 years in prison
A man who stole a purse from then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem while she dined at a restaurant under the protection of Secret Service agents has been sentenced to three years in prison for a string of thefts in the nations capital
Humanoid Robot Beats Human Half-Marathon Record
A humanoid robot in Beijing finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, about almost seven minutes faster than the human world record. What do you think? The post Humanoid Robot Beats Human Half-Marathon Record appeared first on The Onion .
New Firefox update patches a whopping 271 bugs with help from Claude Mythos
Firefox 150 enhances split view, tab sharing, and other helpful features and patches 271 security vulnerabilities - update now.
An unusual FBI operation saw a US government aircraft fly to Cuba to recover a 10-year-old child from Utah in an international parental kidnapping case. The child's transgender parent and partner are accused of taking the child abroad, allegedly for gender transition surgery. Cuban authorities assisted in the child's safe return.
After testing this Garmin rival, I won't use a smartwatch without a built-in flashlight again
The Polar Street X raises the bar for smartwatches with integrated LED flashlights at a low entry price.
Wildfires across Georgia, Florida destroy nearly 50 homes and force evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. are picking up steam
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
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.
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.
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.
An AI app prepares me for my day now - and I've never been more organized
The free Huxe app combines your important events and emails with the news to create a personalized morning briefing. I'm finding it seriously useful and addictive.
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 .
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 .
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 .
Mysterious Gerbil Watches From Edge Of Yard As Family Hamster Laid To Rest
The post Mysterious Gerbil Watches From Edge Of Yard As Family Hamster Laid To Rest appeared first on The Onion .
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 .
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.
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.
A work vehicle hits a stopped Washington Metro train, injuring 11
Officials say a work vehicle hit a commuter train in downtown Washington, injuring 11 people
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Man jailed for 20 years in Oregon for death of his then-girlfriend in 1980s cold case
A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Oregon for the death of his then-girlfriend in a 1980s cold case that was recently reopened
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
Leading candidates to square off in TV debate at critical point in California governor's race
Six leading candidates for California governor will meet in a televised debate all of them eager for a breakout moment in a chaotic race that has no clear leader
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.
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.
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
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.
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 .
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
Fractures Emerge Between GOPs Pro-Pedophilia, Extremely Pro-Pedophilia Wings
The post Fractures Emerge Between GOPs Pro-Pedophilia, Extremely Pro-Pedophilia Wings appeared first on The Onion .
President Trump told CNBCs Squawk Box he was ready to go and begin bombing Iran again if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz. ... The post Trump: I Expect to Be Bombing Iran if No Deal Reached Before Ceasefire Ends. POTUS Says Israel Didnt Talk Him Into War. appeared first on The New American .
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
This Motorola phone deal comes with free Bluetooth trackers and earbuds - how it works
Motorola is offering a deal on its latest Moto G phone that includes a Moto Tag 4-pack and a pair of Moto Buds Plus earbuds, free. Here's what to know.
Apple Backs Up Tim Cooks Memories To Port Over Into Next CEO
The post Apple Backs Up Tim Cooks Memories To Port Over Into Next CEO appeared first on The Onion .
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Michael Criticized For Depicting Neverland Ranch With Cooler Rides Than It Actually Had
WASHINGTONDenouncing what they called a sickening misrepresentation of the facts, critics of a new Michael Jackson biopic argued Monday that the movie brazenly depicted Neverland Ranch with way cooler rides than it actually had. Michael is a shameless whitewashing of ride options that frankly were no better than what youd encounter at a ramshackle roadside [] The post Michael Criticized For Depicting Neverland Ranch With Cooler Rides Than It Actually Had appeared first on The Onion .
