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Fewer than half of US states adequately prepared for health emergency ahead of World Cup: Report
Fewer than half of U.S. states are sufficiently prepared for a health emergency, according to new research released on Thursday. Only 20 states scored “high” on the annual report from Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) on national public health emergency preparedness. Seventeen
SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas
Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details of a public hearing
Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case
A federal judge in North Carolina conditionally agreed to cancel former FBI Director James Comey's upcoming court appearance on charges of threatening President Trump at his request and with the government's support. Comey asked to call off the hearing because he already made
Trump says he was unaware of $1,000 World Cup tickets
President Trump says he was unaware of the high cost of attendance for World Cup matches taking place in the United States next month. “I did not know that number,” Trump told the New York Post when told some tickets to matches were going for upwards of $1,000 a piece. “I would
Authorities scramble to limit hantavirus outbreak, trace contacts around globe
U.S. officials in at least five states — Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia — are monitoring symptoms of seven returning passengers.
Tax cuts, access and quality of life shape startup-friendly smart cities
A research team has developed a quantitative policy evaluation framework for assessing how cities can attract startups while maintaining high living standards. In this study, the team evaluated the startup ecosystem in an air-front smart city using a model that integrates
California gas station chain offering 40 cents off gas for three hours only
California drivers battered by soaring gas prices are finally getting a small break at the pump — but only for a few hours.
Hayley Williams Unveils Full Itinerary for Fall Amphitheater Tour, Which Will Include Material From All Her Solo Albums Plus ‘Surprises’
Anyone who missed out on the very tough-to-get tickets for Hayley Williams’ current tour of theaters will soon get a shot at picking up seats for a run of shows she’s doing in amphitheaters in the fall … although all indicators are that even these more sizable venues may prove
House Republican introduces bill that includes strict limits on Iran war
GOP Rep. Tom Barrett (Mich.) introduced a bill on Thursday that would require President Trump to wind down the Iran war by the end of July and would impose limits on the scope of the ongoing U.S. military campaign. Barrett, a 22-year Army veteran who deployed to Iraq and
Trump, Lula avoid press at high stakes White House meeting
President Trump and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva avoided going before the press at their high stakes bilateral meeting at the White House on Thursday in what was supposed to be an on camera appearance before U.S. and Brazilian journlists. The only readout
Slight majority favors requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote: Poll
A slight majority of Americans are in favor of requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, according to a new poll. In the Politico poll, 52 percent of respondents said they either “strongly support” or “support” needing “documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to
Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off some of our favorite bags right now
To celebrate founder Peter Dering’s birthday, Peak Design is taking up to 50 percent off a host of bags and accessories through May 8. The sale includes steep discounts on many of the company’s most popular backpacks and bags, as well as a couple of other items, including
Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
Hayley Williams Announces “The Hayley Williams Show” Tour Dates With Magdalena Bay & Rico Nasty
The Hayley Williams Show is coming to a city near you. Currently, the Paramore musician is on her first-ever solo tour supporting her recent album Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party . Today, she's announcing dates for The Hayley Williams Show, which will showcase music from
Star Fox's controversial redesign already has fans divided
Nintendo's upcoming Star Fox 64 remake is redesigning Fox and company, but fans are divided on the new look.
Why workplace change keeps failing: New framework says structure, not mindset, may be the real barrier
Why do organizations often return to old patterns even after leaders invest in culture change, training, and transformation programs? A conceptual analysis published in Frontiers in Psychology by researchers at Tokyo-based DroR Corporation introduces Clinical Organizational
‘My Name Is Earl’ Star Jaime Pressly Launches OnlyFans: ‘I’ve Always Believed in Evolving With the Times’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jaime Pressly is the latest Hollywood star to make the jump to OnlyFans. The actor’s page on the subscription-based content platform officially launches May 7 at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET. “I’ve always believed in evolving with the times,” Pressly said in a statement to Variety
The Abolitionist Map of NYC
The website for the Abolitionist Guide to NYC is just getting started, but the site does house an Abolitionist Map of NYC . The Abolitionist Map of NYC offers a geographic survey of incarceration and anti-carceral resistance in Manahatta from the Dutch colonization of
Coinbase boss fires 700 workers in 6:55 a.m. email saying company must become ‘lean, fast, and AI-native’
Armstrong shared the memo on social media shortly before 7 a.m., telling staff the cuts were necessary as AI rapidly reshapes how work is done.
Tesla Model Y becomes first vehicle to pass new US driver assistance system tests
The tests cover pedestrian automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assistance, blind spot warning, and blind spot intervention.
COUCOU CHLOE – “Candyland”
COUCOU CHLOE started off the year with “Venom.” Now, the London-based artist has returned with “Candyland,” a hype-heavy and woozy nightmare of a single. The sound is terrifying, but so is the video: there’s clown masks, blurred out faces, and strobe-lighting that screams
One mad modder got the entirety of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind running on Fallout 4's in-game Pip-Boy
Marginally worse than the original Xbox port.
This bloody vampire FPS with Splatoon movement tech is the best $5 I've spent on Steam this week
Sometimes making a mess is a good thing.
US companies post strongest earnings in decades — but signs of weakness emerge
Corporate America is celebrating a blowout Q1 earnings season – even as rising energy prices threaten that trajectory and consumer sentiment hovers near all-time lows amid the Iran war.
Tennessee approves GOP House map, drawing out lone Democrat seat
Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday passed a GOP-friendly map that carves up the state’s only majority-Black House seat and threatens the lone Democrat in the Volunteer State's nine-member congressional delegation. The Tennessee House and Senate approved the new map on Thursday
Whirlpool shares drop 20% as appliance giant warns consumer sentiment at ‘recession level lows’ on Iran war
“This level of industry decline is similar to what we have observed during the global financial crisis and even higher than during other recessionary periods,” Whirlpool CEO, Marc Bitzer said.
Magi Merlin – “So Smart”
I wish being kinder to myself were something I could set an alarm for, something I could check off like a simple to-do list task. But it isn’t. It’s hard. It’s a process, something you work at slowly, tracking the progress the way you would work toward a personal best.
RaiNao – “GRIS”
Puerto Rican artist RaiNao has returned with her first single of the year. The sublime new track is called “GRIS.” Last year, RaiNao released a few singles, including “sofocón” and collabs “MiuMiu” and “Suerte.” She also featured on Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS for the
The Life and Times of an American Tween
"In some ways, the world is cooked. But being a twelve-year-old still kind of eats."
Modern experiments suggest rhino teeth may have been part of Neanderthal toolkits
Neanderthals may not only have feasted on rhinoceroses, they may also have used their exceptionally hard teeth as specialized tools for a range of tasks, such as retouching the edges of stone tools.
FEMA Review Council makes its recommendations to reform agency
The review council tasked by President Trump with looking into reforms for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved its final report Thursday, recommending sweeping changes to the agency. The prescribed changes approved by the FEMA Review Council include
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President
Steam Controller Will Be Restocked Soon And Valve Has A Plan To Stop Resellers From Buying Everything Up
The company is limiting who can buy one to hopefully make it easier to snag the nifty gamepad as new stock arrives
American Folk Art Museum Workers Picket Gala, Calling for Higher Wages
Staffers say they were forced to take action after negotiations for a new contract remained stalled for nearly two years.
Disney+ Mexico Expands TV Azteca Deal, Including Rights to Livestream 24-Hour Reality Show ‘MasterChef 24/7’
Disney+ is expanding its content offering in Mexico through a new agreement with TV Azteca. Under the new deal, the upcoming season of “MasterChef México 24/7” will be available on the Disney+ platform starting May 17 alongside TV Azteca’s airings of two-hour primetime
Democrats Have a Joe Biden Problem. Again.
When was the last time you thought about Joe Biden? If the answer is “recently,” that’s probably a sign that you should consider taking up a hobby or joining a club—anything, really, that doesn’t involve politics. An irrelevancy from the moment he belatedly ended his campaign
Steam Controllers to come back in stock with reprise of Steam Deck reservation system
I shall have my revenge.
White House Slams Mark Hamill as ‘Sick Individual’ After ‘Star Wars’ Actor Posts Image of Donald Trump Dead
Mark Hamill, best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” film franchise, was blasted by Trump’s White House as a “sick individual” after he shared an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump lying lifeless in a shallow grave. Hamill, on his Bluesky account
Nintendo's Star Fox reveal backs up Zelda Ocarina of Time remake rumors
Star Fox's return on Switch 2 all but confirms another big rumor: Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in 2026.
He traded his $130,000 car for Pokémon cards, and he doesn't regret it
Meet the man who gave up a vehicle comparable to a Ferrari for a Pokémon TCG collection with hundreds of singles and many sealed boxes
How ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Cinematographer Shot the Cargo Ship Fight Using Flying Drones While Floating Down the East River
“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2 doesn’t hold back. Its first episode, titled “The Northern Star,” skips ahead in time and right off the bat, Matt Murdock’s alter-ego vigilante Daredevil is back in action. It’s darker and grittier than ever. Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin, has
Golden Globes Sets Nominations Announcement Date, Key Deadlines Ahead of 2027 Awards
The organization also released updated campaign guidelines and awards rules and categories.
Golden Globes Set AI Rules: ‘AI Doesn’t Automatically Disqualify’ a Movie or Show as Long as ‘Human Creative Direction’ Is ‘Primary Throughout Production’
The Golden Globes has set its timeline and new guideline rules pertaining to the use of AI. As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Paramount+. Nikki Glazer is set to return as host. Submissions for the Globes will
IATSE Goes on Strike Against ‘CoComelon: The Melon Patch’ Children’s Series
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has gone on strike against the second season of the YouTube children’s series, “CoComelon: The Melon Patch,” as the crew says they have not been provided “fair wages and benefits.” Hoping to persuade production to
Yorn Levine Promotes Cary Dobkin and Priya Verma to Name Partners
Top Hollywood law practice Yorn Levine LLP has appointed two of its in-house stars, Cary Dobkin and Priya Verma, to name partner. Co-founded in the mid-‘90s by Kevin Yorn, the firm’s promotion of Dobkin and Verna comes as both hustle for top clients including Rachel Sennott,
Chess Peace is an iOS puzzle game where you have to...
Chess Peace is an iOS puzzle game where you have to place chess pieces on a board so that none of them attack each other. Simple + clever!
Valve announces new Steam Controller pre-order dates and rules
Valve's Steam Controller is sold out, but a new round of pre-orders is coming to Steam on May 8. This time, Valve is blocking resellers with new rules
Inside the giant floating ocean balls Silicon Valley is betting $200M on
Silicon Valley's AI boom may be heading out to sea.
