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Social media users savaged Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., after he announced the upcoming launch of his brand-new podcast. Prominent critics of the governor mocked the news, choosing to remind him of the state’s problems under his leadership rather than express support for his latest media venture. “California is a burnt mess that’s wallowing in financial…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday requiring government payments and travel expenses to be justified and made public where possible. The requirement is part of Trump’s executive order to implement the cost efficiency initiative for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Using modern technology, the order aims to transform spending by putting…
In late September, Automattic CEO and WordPress cofounder Matt Mullenweg started a public dispute with the hosting provider WP Engine, calling the company “a cancer to WordPress.” He accused WP Engine of not contributing enough to the WordPress ecosystem and profiting off of trademark confusion. As a result, WP Engine was blocked from accessing WordPress.org’s…
The 2025 season isn’t off to a great start for the New York Jets. The Jets suffered another lackluster finish last season, which prompted owner Woody Johnson to initiate a major overhaul of the team’s coaching staff and put an end to the Aaron Rodgers’ era. But on Wednesday, the NFLPA’s annual report cards dealt another blow…
A horse trapped in an icy upstate New York pond was dramatically saved by a team of police officers and neighbors from frigid water in a rescue captured on camera. Bodycam footage from the Saratoga Springs Police Department shows rescuers struggling to get the horse, named Sly, out of the water Monday. Sly, a 1,300-pound,…
Tons of colors are on sale, some cheaper than others. Of the three major gaming consoles, the Xbox Series X / S may have the most diverse controller selection, but Microsoft’s basic Xbox Wireless Controller is still the best Xbox controller for most people. That’s mostly because it’s the cheapest one you can buy with…
Canadian men’s soccer coach Jesse Marsch blasted President Donald Trump for his “51st state” remarks, calling them “insulting.” Marsch, a Wisconsin native who played for Team USA in the early 2000s, was named Team Canada’s men’s soccer coach in 2024. During CONCACAF Nations League media day Wednesday, Marsch didn’t hold back his opinion on Trump’s…
The chief diversity officer at National Public Radio (NPR) has announced that he will retire amid widespread backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The organization announced Wednesday that its Chief Diversity Officer, Keith Woods, would retire on May 2 after 46 years in journalism, spending the last 15 years at NPR. According to…
First-generation Echo speakers won’t get Alexa Plus. Amazon is bringing the new AI-powered Alexa Plus to a wide range of its existing Echo devices — but the upgrade will skip many of the earliest models. The majority of the company’s first-generation Echos won’t get support, according to the Alexa Plus FAQ page, though Amazon says they…
JERUSALEM: The U.N.’s International Atomic Energy Agency announced on Wednesday that Iran has produced dramatically more uranium that can be used in six atomic bombs and stressed that Tehran has made no progress on resolving outstanding issues. “The significantly increased production and accumulation of high enriched uranium by Iran, the only non-nuclear weapon state to…