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US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US…
The Case for Staying the FDA Rule on the Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court should make the FDA do its job before it exercises power. Source link
iOS 27 lets users create custom Wallet passes from any QR code as Apple gives up waiting for developers
TL;DR Apple is adding a “Create a Pass” feature to iOS 27 Wallet that lets users build custom digital passes from any QR code, with three…
Barry Blitt’s “Red, White, and Kinda Blue”
For the cover of the May 11 & 18, 2026, special issue, themed around America’s 250th birthday, the cartoonist Barry Blitt portrays George…
Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
"For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of…
UK airlines to be allowed to cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies. Source link
FernGully’s Eco-Propaganda Returns
A new live-action remake of the animated film will simply bring the same wrong message to a new generation. Source link
Bald eagle 'massaging' its mate? AI deepfakes collide with the laws of the wild
Shadow gingerly places one taloned foot, then the other, on Jackie as she hunkers down on the nest. With Big Bear Lake glittering in the…
My Journey Inside the “Mind of a Serial Killer”
Although I enjoy true crime—Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood” and Vincent Bugliosi’s “Helter Skelter” are among my favorites—I’ve never…
Bill Maher Grills Gavin Newsom Over Suing Fox News: ‘You Are Imitating’ Trump
During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” in 2025, the titular host took pains to grill his…
The U.S. Energy Triumph
There’s no doubt that the beginning of wisdom in U.S. energy policy was ‘drill, baby, drill.’ Source link
Trump's 25% EU auto tariff breaches Turnberry Agreement that also covers semiconductors and digital trade
TL;DR Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of non-compliance with the Turnberry…
After 'MAGA influencer' trolls gay couple with baby, support grows for dad who threw punches
For the nine years they’ve been together, Anthony and David Vulin saw West Hollywood as their safe space. They had their first date at a…
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems. Source link
Why gaming platforms are replacing games as the core driver of user engagemen
For a long time, games and the platforms they lived on were treated as separate layers. One was the product. The other was distribution.…
A Righteous Blow Against Racial Gerrymandering
The Supreme Court rightly puts an end to the routine use of racial segregation in drawing legislative districts. Source link
“Schmigadoon!” and “The Lost Boys” Are Killer Revamps
The first sign of the show’s commitment to the bit is the third song, a delirious hoedown called “Corn Puddin’,” a parody of inane but…
Newspaper headlines: 'Terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism out of control'
The stabbing of two Jewish men in north London being declared a terrorist incident dominates Thursday's papers. Source link
Hatred of Data Centers Is Irrational and Self-Defeating
What is to be gained by railing against them? Source link
