6 Mar 2026, 7:43 pm
War in Iran has the potential to drive a widening energy crisis, experts say
The growing conflict in the Middle East is fast causing an international energy crisis with the potential to ripple through global economies."If you have some kind of, you know, conflict or geopolitical disturbance in one part of the world, that is like throwing a rock in a pond. And the effects just ripple all the way through the global oil market," said Seth Blumsack, Professor of Energy Policy and Economics at Penn State University.The problem right now is transp…
6 Mar 2026, 7:37 pm
US military carries out targeted strike on narco-terrorist network in Ecuador
The U.S. military carried out a targeted strike Friday against a narco-terrorist network in Ecuador, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said.SOUTHCOM said the joint U.S.-Ecuador operation involved lethal kinetic action against suspected designated terrorist organizations in the country."At the order of @SecWar, #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the joint force to support Ecuadorian forces conducing lethal kinetic operations against Designated Terror…
6 Mar 2026, 7:36 pm
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.
6 Mar 2026, 7:23 pm
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn’t cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it’s an off-topic thread. This week’s second caption reads: First Lt. Pamela Blanco-Coca, 319th Missile Squadron missile combat crew commander, and 2nd Lt. John Anderson…
6 Mar 2026, 7:21 pm
Kennedy: Noem was ‘dead as fried chicken’ after Senate hearing
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Friday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was “dead as fried chicken” after he pressed her during a Senate hearing about a $220 million ad campaign not approved by President Trump, days before the president fired her. “I was stunned when Noem answered categorically that the president approved every single……
6 Mar 2026, 7:10 pm
Russia providing intelligence on U.S. military to Iran
Russia is helping Iran with intelligence on American troops, ships and aircraft during the U.S. and Israeli assault on the Middle Eastern nation.
6 Mar 2026, 7:07 pm
Anthropic bods rework AI damage yardstick, find scant labor impact
It's the end of the world as we know it, and AI feels fine Anthropic economists Maxim Massenkoff and Peter McCrory report that AI is not eliminating as many jobs as experts have predicted. ……
6 Mar 2026, 7:04 pm
Tennessee journalist detained by ICE sues, claims arrest violated her rights
Estefany Rodriguez's attorneys say she was complying with immigration officials and had no active case when agents took her into custody.
6 Mar 2026, 7:03 pm
US Economy Could Be In Dire Straits As Hormuz Slams Shut
Pain at the pump is here, and it could be here to stay. Brent crude, the oil blend that sets worldwide prices, has jumped 24% to over $90 a barrel since Operation Epic Fury began. The highest Brent price of Trump’s second term is already impacting U.S. gasoline prices. Despite the U.S.-backed war risk insurance that President Donald Trump offered all maritime operators in the Strait of Hormuz, traffic remains down 90% since Iranian retaliatory strikes began. Refin…
6 Mar 2026, 7:02 pm
The Wales win is coming, I can feel it - Lake
Wales captain Dewi Lake says a win is just around the corner after an encouraging display in the 27-17 Six Nations defeat by Ireland in Dublin.
6 Mar 2026, 6:55 pm
Man convicted in U.S. political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
The jury needed little more than two hours to convict Asif Merchant, 47, of murder-for-hire and terrorism charges that carry the possibility of life in prison.
6 Mar 2026, 6:54 pm
Ireland 'scrappy' in Wales win - Gibson-Park
Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park says Friday's Six Nations win over Wales was "scrappy" but they "got what we were looking for".
6 Mar 2026, 6:52 pm
'Slot needs something to keep him in a job' - could the FA Cup be it?
Despite a torrid Premier League campaign, could winning the FA Cup keep Liverpool manager Arne Slot in a job?
6 Mar 2026, 6:51 pm
AccuWeather: Cloudy skies linger into the weekend
The weekend starts gray and cool, but ends sunny and warm.
6 Mar 2026, 6:49 pm
There is big news for Trader Joe's mini tote bag lovers
Trader Joe's tote bag mania continues in 2026 with the popular grocer confirming a new color – and an upcoming release date ... sort of.
6 Mar 2026, 6:48 pm
New details released after massive explosion at Logan Twp., New Jersey factory
New details were released Friday about a factory explosion in Gloucester County, New Jersey, that left several workers seriously injured.
6 Mar 2026, 6:47 pm
Secrets of the stars ahead of the Oscars: Picture perfect poses, the right dress and more
Celebrities are prepping for their moment on the red carpet -- and it turns out it takes a whole lot of effort to look effortless.
6 Mar 2026, 6:47 pm
Former Hawaii Rep. Colleen Hanabusa dies at 74
Former Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii), the first Asian American woman elected as president of a legislative body, died Friday following a private battle with cancer, according to multiple reports. Hanabusa, 74, was “a veteran lawmaker and attorney from Waianae who fought for local people for three decades as a Congresswoman and state Senate President,” her……
6 Mar 2026, 6:45 pm
Iran War Unlikely to Disrupt Israeli Vendor Presence at RSAC
Vendors Cite Global Teams as Iran War Raises Travel Questions From IsraelSeveral Israeli cybersecurity firms say they still plan to attend RSAC 2026 despite the Iran war. Companies including Orca Security, Check Point, Cyera and Radware say their global workforce structure allows them to maintain conference participation even if travel from Israel remains difficult.
6 Mar 2026, 6:45 pm
China-Linked Hackers Use Malware Trio for Telecom Espionage
Researchers Tie UAT-9244 Intrusion to Famous Sparrow and Tropic TrooperA China-linked cyberespionage group has been targeting telecommunications providers in South America since 2024 using a set of newly discovered malware tools designed to maintain persistent access to critical communications infrastructure, Cisco Talos researchers found.
6 Mar 2026, 6:45 pm
HHS OCR Fines Firm $10K in Breach Affecting 15M
HIPAA Settlement Small Compared to Many OthersU.S. federal regulators fined a dental practice software vendor with a seemingly lowball financial penalty for a high-stakes 2020 hack affecting 15 million individuals that the company failed to report. Maryland-based MMG Fusion agreed to $10,000.
6 Mar 2026, 6:45 pm
Pentagon Moves to Cut Anthropic From Defense AI Work
Defense Contractors May Be Forced to Remove Claude From Pentagon ProgramsThe Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk after accusing the artificial intelligence firm of restricting military use of its tools, a move that could force defense contractors to cut ties with Claude as the company prepares a legal challenge and the tech sector warns of wider fallout.
6 Mar 2026, 6:42 pm
‘Our Biggest Bombing Campaign’: Bessent Says Attacks In Iran About To Escalate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday the United States is preparing to launch what he called the largest wave of strikes yet against Iran. President Donald Trump announced last Saturday that the United States had launched Operation Epic Fury alongside Israel’s Operation Lion’s Roar, triggering a continuing exchange of attacks as the Iran regime responded with missiles and drones targeting U.S. and Israeli positions. Bessent said on “Kudlow” that the…
6 Mar 2026, 6:28 pm
Family of man killed at Lincoln University homecoming sues school, alleges negligence
Family members say the school's negligence led to the 20-year-old's shooting death during the university's homecoming celebration last fall.
6 Mar 2026, 6:26 pm
Suspect identified in fatal shooting outside Northeast Philadelphia convenience store
Police have identified a suspect in a fatal shooting outside a convenience store in Northeast Philadelphia.
6 Mar 2026, 6:24 pm
Don’t blame AI yet for poor jobs numbers, analysts say
US unemployment ticked up to 4.4% The US economy shed 92,000 jobs in February, a dramatic downturn from analyst expectations that it would add about 50,000 jobs. The shortfall stoked growing fears that AI could be contributing to higher unemployment.……
6 Mar 2026, 6:23 pm
Philadelphia mother of boy with special needs urges city to fix sinkholes outside home
Arlene Esquilin said four sinkholes have opened in front of her home since New Year's Day, when a water main break affected several residents on her block.
6 Mar 2026, 6:21 pm
Mercadito Sessions: Delaware supermarket doubles as concert venue
Shoppers at Fiesta Fresh Farmer's Market in Delaware can browse fresh produce and steaks while live music echoes through the aisles.
6 Mar 2026, 6:20 pm
US lifts some restrictions on Russian oil, considers more actions to ‘unsanction’ it as prices spike
The U.S. is lifting some restrictions on Russian oil and considering more actions to “unsanction” it as the conflict in Iran raises prices globally, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. Bessent told Fox Business that the U.S. would allow India to buy Russian barrels. “Yesterday, Treasury agreed to let our allies in India start buying……
6 Mar 2026, 6:18 pm
How France can win the Six Nations, plus the battle to avoid the Wooden Spoon
The penultimate round of the Six Nations takes place this weekend with France able to secure back-to-back titles against Scotland on Saturday.
6 Mar 2026, 6:18 pm
The Future is Sweet.
Girl Scout Cookie Locator. Everything in the US is horrible except for many of us it is now Girl Scout Cookie Season. And if you want to know where and when your local troops will be selling, the linked page should have a box where you can type your zip code and get a list, which can be sorted by distance or date. I guess the internet is not entirely useless. There's a new flavor for 2026 - Exploremores. "Rocky Road ice cream-inspired flavors of chocolate, marshma…
6 Mar 2026, 6:17 pm
Miami developer accused of $85M fraud scheme, blowing investor cash on yacht, Rolex
A federal indictment unsealed Friday charged a Florida real estate developer with orchestrating an $85 million fraud scheme, failing to pay millions in taxes and lying to financial institutions to purchase a luxury yacht.Rishi Kapoor, 41, of Miami, was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit offenses against and to defraud the U.S., failure to pay payroll taxes, tax evasion, failure to file tax returns and ban…
6 Mar 2026, 6:17 pm
US Postal Service will run out of cash in early 2027 without help: Postmaster general
The U.S. Postal Service will run out of money within a year, Postmaster General David Steiner told The Associated Press this week.  “We have to have a conversation with the American public,” Steiner said in an interview with the AP published Thursday. “If you want us to deliver everywhere, every day, we’ll do it. That’s……
6 Mar 2026, 6:14 pm
'Rumble big man, rumble!' Carre scores sensational solo try
Wales prop Rhys Carre scores a sensational solo try during their Six Nations defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
6 Mar 2026, 6:12 pm
A brief cinematic history of Frankenstein’s Bride as a feminist icon
Frankenstein’s female creature, also known as “the Bride”, was the first female monster to appear on screen, in the 1935 Frankenstein sequel: The Bride of Frankenstein. An unruly and rebellious figure, she has inspired dozens of adaptations since. Most recently, the Bride, as a dramatic character, has been part of a series of creative reimaginings through an explicitly feminist lens. For instance, the dark coming of age comedy, Lisa Frankenstein (2024). It im…
6 Mar 2026, 6:11 pm
England's U20 title hopes over despite five-try win
England's Under-20 Six Nations title hopes end on Friday despite a 37-17 victory over Italy in Treviso.
6 Mar 2026, 6:09 pm
VOA Persian journalist says he was fired over coverage of Reza Pahlavi 
A journalist with Voice of America’s (VOA) Persian service said he was fired this week over efforts to limit coverage of Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. Ahmad Batebi, a prominent Iranian dissident, human rights activist and American journalist, said he was given no explanation for why his contract was terminated but blamed it on……
6 Mar 2026, 6:07 pm
Tech giants break silence on Anthropic
{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story  Tech giants break silence on Anthropic spat  Three major tech companies — Microsoft, Google and Amazon — have said Anthropic’s AI tools will remain available on their platforms for work that does not involve the Pentagon after the company was labeled a supply chain risk. © Adobe Stock……
6 Mar 2026, 6:02 pm
Arrest warrant coming in deadly tow truck hit‑and‑run in Frankford: Sources
Investigators say the driver of a modified tow truck fled the scene after a vehicle being towed came loose and crashed head‑on into 39‑year‑old motorcyclist Jason Harvey, killing him.
6 Mar 2026, 6:02 pm
Four illegal immigrants linked to MS-13 indicted for allegedly murdering 14-year-old boy in Maryland park
Four illegal migrants, who are members of the notorious MS-13 gang, have been indicted after they allegedly brutally murdered a 14-year-old boy in a Maryland park.Jose Merlos-Majano, 18, Alan Josai Garcia-Padilla, 21, William Cuellar Gutierrez, 19, and a 17-year-old were indicted on charges, including first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and participation in a criminal organization, according to Prince George's County State's Attorney…
6 Mar 2026, 6:01 pm
South Philly couple uses 'poop machine French Bulldog' to prank package thief
PHILADELPHIA - Tired of having packages stolen from their front steps, a South Philadelphia couple decided to fight back by planting a decoy box filled with their French bulldog's waste.South Philadelphia couple uses dog's waste to prank package thiefTravis Giarraffa and Lauren Goffredo said they have dealt with repeated package thefts in recent months. The couple decided to take action after someone recently stole a box of toilet paper while they were just feet awa…
6 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm
Man accused of setting fire to rep’s office over TikTok ban sentenced to prison
A Wisconsin man accused of attempting to set fire to Rep. Glenn Grothman’s (R-Wisc.) office for his support of a bill to have TikTok’s Chinese owner sell off its U.S. operations was sentenced to seven years in prison on Thursday. Caiden Stachowicz, 20, was also sentenced in Fond du Lac County Court to seven years……
6 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm
Oura Buys Gesture-Navigation Startup DoublePoint
Smart ring maker Oura has acquired Doublepoint, a Finnish startup specializing in gesture recognition technology for wearables. Engadget reports: The Finnish startup uses smartwatches and wristbands as examples of products that benefit from its technology, but Oura will clearly be looking to incorporate it into its rings, in theory allowing you to control your connected devices with hand movements. Oura said in a press release that the deal sees it inherit an "exc…
6 Mar 2026, 6:00 pm
Some Memories Live in the Brain Even If We Can’t Recall Them
It’s all coming back to me now The post Some Memories Live in the Brain Even If We Can’t Recall Them appeared first on Nautilus.
6 Mar 2026, 5:56 pm
Six Nations: Ireland fend off spirited Wales
Sara Orchard is joined by Tommy Bowe and Philippa Tuttiett as Ireland overcome Wales.
6 Mar 2026, 5:52 pm
Girl Scout troop's cookie booth outside Mount Laurel marijuana dispensary draws praise, criticism
A Girl Scout troop's idea to sell cookies outside of a Mount Laurel, New Jersey, marijuana dispensary has drawn both praise and criticism.
6 Mar 2026, 5:52 pm
Boy, 11, shoots mother's boyfriend during domestic dispute in Southwest Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police say an 11-year-old boy fatally shot his mother's boyfriend during an altercation between the couple.
6 Mar 2026, 5:49 pm
Students engage with learning at science fair
Hundreds of students participated in the George Washington Carver Science Fair hosted by Temple University.
6 Mar 2026, 5:47 pm
Wine 11.4 Released With More Improvements
Wine 11.4 is out today as the latest bi-weekly development release of this open-source software that powers Valve's Steam Play (Proton) and allows for Windows games and applications to run on Linux and macOS...
6 Mar 2026, 5:40 pm
War in Middle East brings uncertainty and higher energy costs to already weakening US economy
bk: michael, reminder to please fill our your disclosure when you have a second. it’s the red button at right The “fog of war” refers to confusion and uncertainty on the battlefield and the attendant possibility of fatal error. This principle has a parallel when it comes to the economic consequences of wars as well, especially when they occur in a region that is a chokepoint for the production and shipment of one-fifth of the world’s oil and a third of its…
6 Mar 2026, 5:40 pm
Tourist Brawl Outside Thai Bar Caught on Camera
A chaotic street fight outside a bar in Thailand left two tourists hospitalized after they were overpowered by a much larger man in a confrontation captured on video. According to the New York Post, the altercation unfolded Thursday in Pattaya, a seaside city often referred to as “Sin City” because of its reputation for nightlife, sex, and crime. Footage circulating online shows a towering bodybuilder — believed to also be a tourist — swinging punches…
6 Mar 2026, 5:38 pm
Minnesota Democrats Propose New Slush Fund To Bilk Energy Companies
Democratic Minnesota lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday aiming to create a climate “superfund” that would require large fossil fuel companies to pay fees for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation, called the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Superfund Act, would force fossil fuel companies in Minnesota that have emitted at least 1 billion metric tons of carbon pollution since 1995 to shell out a fee for such emissions, The Minnesota Star Tr…
6 Mar 2026, 5:37 pm
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6 Mar 2026, 5:37 pm
Smaller raise? Higher health insurance costs may be to blame
Many employers responded to rising health insurance costs by scaling back pay increases, the New York Fed found.
6 Mar 2026, 5:33 pm
Israeli F-16 Appears With Mysterious JDAM Precision Bomb
Less than a week into Operation Epic Fury, we have seen a wide variety of munitions used by the U.S. and Israeli militaries and have previously looked at how their employment evolved as the conflict has progressed. We have also gotten a look at an apparently mysterious version of the widely used Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) in Israeli Air Force (IAF) service. The imagery in question, showing two unusually marked 2,000-pound GBU-31 series JDAMs under the wi…
6 Mar 2026, 5:33 pm
Ireland see off stubborn Wales to keep slim Six Nations hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.
6 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
Wales player ratings as star puts in best display in red shirt and high-class Test player emerges
Wales were beaten in Dublin by Ireland in a 27-17 scoreline but many players performed well…
6 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
Revealed: The unseen role of British engineers in Nasa's first crewed Moon mission in half a century
Dozens of science and technology firms based in the United Kingdom are making significant contributions to Nasa's first crewed Moon mission in more than half a century in a triumph for British engineering.The Artemis space programme, which was first established by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) in 2017, aims to put humans on the Lunar for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. Following the success of the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022…
6 Mar 2026, 5:29 pm
Man handed whole life order for murdering former partner’s sister and children by setting fire to Bradford house
A man who murdered the sister of his ex-partner and her children in a house fire has been handed a whole life order.Sharaz Ali was jailed at Doncaster Crown Court at after setting fire to the Bradford home of Bryonie Gawith and her three small children in the early hours of August 21 2024.A court heard he went there to "take revenge" on his ex-girlfriend Antonia Gawith, who was staying with her sister after ending their abusive seven-year relationship.While Antonia…
6 Mar 2026, 5:28 pm
ANALYSIS: Where Does Markwayne Mullin Stand On Immigration Enforcement?
Sen. Markwayne Mullin is stepping in to direct America’s national security at a tumultuous time for the Trump administration. President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed he is giving Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem the boot, capping off mounting controversy for the beleaguered secretary that reached a fever pitch when immigration agents killed two Americans in Minneapolis and ended after she was subject to two days of bipartisan grill…
6 Mar 2026, 5:27 pm
'Yeah, I killed that motherf—': 3 men attacked victim, tied him up with fishing line and kicked him into river in case initially thought to be accidental drowning, sheriff says
Inset: Robbie Crites (Obituary). Background: A view of the Jacks Fork River in Eminence, Mo. (Google Maps). Three men in Missouri have been arrested over the death of a man who was long believed to have accidentally drowned, authorities in the Show-Me State announced on Thursday. Zachary D. Watson, Ronald D. Brawley III, and Austin D. Womack each stand accused of murder in the second degree in connection with the death of 20-year-old Robbie Crites, according to a pr…
6 Mar 2026, 5:27 pm
Liverpool cruise past Wolves to seal quarter-final spot
Liverpool secure a 3–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
6 Mar 2026, 5:23 pm
BBC faces backlash after altering Pete Hegseth speech – just months after doing the same to Donald Trump
The BBC has been accused of mistranslating remarks by Pete Hegseth about the conflict with Iran, after a speech was altered in a way that suggested the United States was targeting the Iranian “people”. BBC Persian, which broadcasts to audiences inside Iran, translated comments by the US defence secretary as saying Washington was bringing death to the Iranian “people”.However, Mr Hegseth had in fact referred to the Iranian “regime” as the target.The error…
6 Mar 2026, 5:21 pm
Huge US bomber lands at UK air base
The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.
6 Mar 2026, 5:17 pm
Trump Demands “Unconditional Surrender,” Iran Says Bring On The Ground Invasion (Updated)
U.S. President Donald Trump says there “will be no deal” with Iran unless it surrenders unconditionally, a day after Iran’s Foreign Minister said the country was prepared to stand up to a ground invasion. Trump has also said that any new leadership of the country would have to be “acceptable” to the United States. This follows what has now been seven days of heavy U.S.-Israeli bombardment, including a new major wave of strikes by Israel targeting Iranian l…
6 Mar 2026, 5:16 pm
Man who killed parents to fund Trump assassination plot sentenced to life in prison
A Wisconsin man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after he pleaded guilty to killing his parents in order to fund a plot to assassinate President Trump involving a drone with explosives or an AR-15 assault rifle. Nikita Casap, 18, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in Waukesha County Circuit Court……
6 Mar 2026, 5:15 pm
Flyers prospect Aleksei Kolosov regaining his form with Phantoms
The last month and change has been something of a volatile stretch for Phantoms goaltender Aleksei Kolosov. His two-game showing on recall to the Flyers went poorly, ending with him giving up three goals on each of the first three shots he faced against the Rangers in mid-January, and being relegated to the backup chair for the remainder of his time up with the big club. He was sent back down for the Phantoms’ last game of the month, and though there would ult…
6 Mar 2026, 5:14 pm
Wales back up big performance as Rhys Carre's try shows what Steve Tandy is all about
Wales produced another impressive performance in Dublin as they continued to improve under Steve Tandy…
6 Mar 2026, 5:09 pm
Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.
6 Mar 2026, 5:09 pm
Ireland deny spirited Wales to keep hopes alive
Ireland keep alive their slim hopes of reclaiming the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over spirited Wales in Dublin.
6 Mar 2026, 5:07 pm
VJ Edgecombe doubtful for Sixers-Hawks on Saturday
The Sixers will get at least one starter back on Saturday night in Atlanta, but that might be all.
6 Mar 2026, 5:06 pm
Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
6 Mar 2026, 5:05 pm
Court backs off requiring Trump admin to immediately repay $166B in tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade suspended a previous order requiring Customs and Border Protection to immediately refund tariff payments, Reuters reports. The announcement comes just hours after the Trump administration said it couldn’t begin payments right away.  Brandon Lord, a Customs and Border Protection official, wrote in a court filing that the agency was facing "an unprecedented volume of refunds,” and paying that $166 billion back would take time…
6 Mar 2026, 5:05 pm
Coast Guard rescue swimmer dies after medical evacuation mission off Washington coast turns tragic
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday confirmed Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician stationed at USCG Air Station Astoria, Oregon, died Thursday following a medical evacuation mission off the coast of Cape Flattery, Washington.During the Feb. 27 mission, Jaggers was critically injured and put on life support, according to statements from the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association (GCHRSA).He later died at Ma…
6 Mar 2026, 5:04 pm
Two Florida students, 10 and 11, arrested over alleged shooting threats: 'Discipline your kids'
Two Volusia County, Florida, students — ages 10 and 11 — were arrested in separate incidents this week after allegedly making murder threats, authorities said.Videos posted to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Facebook page show both students being led into custody, underscoring local authorities’ message that threats of school violence will be met with swift and serious consequences.The 11-year-old, a student at DeLand Middle School, was arrested Thursday for th…
6 Mar 2026, 5:04 pm
California Democrat says Noem ouster is proof DHS shutdown is ‘working’
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) on Friday pointed to the firing of Kristi Noem as proof that the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was “working,” insisting it would not persuade Democrats to drop their demands for Republicans to rein in immigration enforcement operations. Kamlager-Dove told anchor Audie Cornish on “CNN This Morning” that……
6 Mar 2026, 5:04 pm
Rep. Tony Gonzales pulls out of re-election race amid affair controversy
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said Friday that he is ending his re-election campaign after acknowledging an extramarital affair that he previously denied.
6 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
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6 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
Apple Blocks US Users From Downloading ByteDance's Chinese Apps
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: While TikTok operates in the United States under new ownership, Apple has deployed technical restrictions to block iOS users in the United States from downloading other apps made by the video platform's Chinese parent organization ByteDance. ByteDance owns a vast array of different apps spanning social media, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. The leading one is Douyin, the Chinese version of Ti…
6 Mar 2026, 4:55 pm
Model Could Sound the Alarm on Preeclampsia Risk in Late Pregnancy
(MedPage Today) -- A machine learning model for prediction of preeclampsia risk using routinely collected data was feasible among pregnancies in late gestation, according to a retrospective cohort study. Among 58,839 pregnancies across three New...
6 Mar 2026, 4:54 pm
Ex-Michigan Coach Avoids Trial With Plea Deal
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore will avoid a courtroom trial after reaching a plea agreement tied to a December incident involving a former staffer he had been romantically involved with. Moore entered a no-contest plea Friday to malicious use of a telecommunications device and one count of trespass, according to the Detroit Free Press, citing First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kati Rezmierski. According to the New York Post, the…
6 Mar 2026, 4:52 pm
Danny Briere explains why Flyers didn’t trade Rasmus Ristolainen at deadline
The Philadelphia Flyers’ 2026 trade deadline came and went without the team moving top trade chip, defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. Coming into the trade deadline on Friday afternoon, Rasmus Ristolainen was a very popular name rumored to be traded. The reported asking price was similar to the Brandon Carlo deal last year, which netted the Boston Bruins a first-round pick, a middle-round pick, and a decent prospect. According to multiple sources, no team was willi…
6 Mar 2026, 4:45 pm
Britain’s RAF bases could be REMOVED from Cyprus as officials rage over Keir Starmer’s failure to protect island
The Foreign Minister of Cyprus has cast doubt over the future of British military installations on the island, citing frustration with Sir Keir Starmer's handling of recent security threats.Constantinos Kombos said that "questions" now surround who should maintain control of the bases, insisting that "conversations" between London and Nicosia were necessary.The Cypriot minister expressed official "displeasure" at the Prime Minister's decision not to deploy defensiv…
6 Mar 2026, 4:41 pm
Valve Suggests Steam Machine Could Be Delayed Into 2027, Blames 'Memory and Storage Shortages'
It sounds like bad news for those who want to get their hands on Valve’s upcoming new hardware. The company suggested Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame could all be delayed even further, potentially into 2027.Valve announced all three products late last year, with the aim of releasing them at some point in the first quarter of 2026. In February, Valve signalled a delay was coming as a result of AI shortages that are causing PC hardware to spike in p…
6 Mar 2026, 4:40 pm
Widow of fallen Delaware state trooper launches foundation in his memory
The widow of a Delaware State Police corporal killed in the line of duty last year has launched a foundation in his memory to support families of law enforcement officers. Two months ago, Lauren Snook’s world looked different. Her husband, Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, a devoted father, husband, and friend, filled their house with laughter and love. Then in an instant, everything changed. “He just went to work one day and didn’t get to c…
6 Mar 2026, 4:40 pm
Trump says defense contractors agree to quadruple production of ‘exquisite class’ weapons
President Trump said major defense contractors have agreed to quadruple the production of “exquisite class” weaponry following a meeting Friday at the White House.  “They have agreed to quadruple Production of the ‘Exquisite Class’ Weaponry in that we want to reach, as rapidly as possible, the highest levels of quantity. Expansion began three months prior……
6 Mar 2026, 4:36 pm
How an IRC bot inspired the creation of cURL
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6 Mar 2026, 4:35 pm
PPA & SEPTA Launch Automated Enforcement Cameras on Trolleys
Illegally parked vehicles obstructing trolley tracks cause delays, slow service, creates unnecessary dangers to riders and pedestrians, and added stress for operators. It’s not just a minor inconvenience. A single illegally parked vehicle can disrupt service for thousands of riders and create unsafe boarding conditions that force passengers into moving traffic. Which is why the Philadelphia Parking Authority equipped thirty SEPTA trolleys on the T1, T2, T3, T…
6 Mar 2026, 4:33 pm
What Happened At Kristi Noem’s Congressional Hearing That Got Her Fired
A bombshell letter from a top government watchdog is raising serious questions about whether the Department of Homeland Security obstructed oversight during a critical investigation tied to the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Just days before Kristi Noem was removed from her position, Trump-appointed Inspector General Joseph Cuffari sent a sharply worded letter to Congress accusing DHS leadership of “systematically obstructing” his office’s…
6 Mar 2026, 4:33 pm
Walz Sends a Message After Kristi Noem Hearing
During an appearance Thursday on MSNBC’s The Briefing, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz suggested that former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem could soon find herself spending more time in the state — not for a visit, but to answer questions from investigators. Walz made it clear he believes serious accountability is coming. “Former Secretary Noem should probably get used to spending more time in Minnesota,” Walz said. “I have a pretty good…
6 Mar 2026, 4:33 pm
Joe Rogan Discusses Hot Topic On His Podcast
A lively and controversial exchange unfolded on Wednesday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience when podcast host Joe Rogan and Jackass star Steve-O dove into the ongoing cultural debate surrounding transgender issues — specifically the question of bathroom access. By the end of the discussion, Steve-O admitted Rogan had changed his perspective. “You make a very, very good point,” Steve-O said during the conversation. “Alright, you’ve convinced me.” Th…
6 Mar 2026, 4:32 pm
Impressive Raducanu into Indian Wells third round
Emma Raducanu makes an impressive start at Indian Wells as the British number one records a straight-set victory over Russian Anastasia Zakharova.
6 Mar 2026, 4:32 pm
A Lawmaker Just Revealed Something Huge Inside The U.S. Gov
A stunning set of allegations from a Somali lawmaker is raising serious national security concerns, claiming that high-level Somali officials may be connected to a sprawling trafficking network moving thousands of people — including individuals tied to terrorist groups — into the United States and other Western nations. The claims come from Dr. Abdillahi Hashi Abib, a member of Somalia’s Parliament and its Foreign Affairs Committee, who shared confidential let…
6 Mar 2026, 4:32 pm
Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony
Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.