Canada upset reigning champions New Zealand in a stunning Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final victory, securing their place in the final. The Black Ferns suffered their first tournament defeat in 11 years, losing decisively 32-22 to a dominant Canadian team. Canada, who funded their campaign through a million-dollar...
A newly appointed vaccine panel, chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has weakened COVID-19 vaccine recommendations in the US. The panel now advises COVID-19 vaccines for those 6 months and older based on individual consultations with healthcare providers, rather than universal recommendation. This shift follows Kennedy's appointment...
The decomposing body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was discovered in the trunk of singer D4vd's impounded Tesla on September 8th. Rivas had been missing since 2024. Police served a search warrant at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home, seizing electronics and computers. D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony...
Senator Ted Cruz criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke ABC's license, calling them "unbelievably dangerous" and reminiscent of "mafioso" tactics. While pleased with ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel's show, Cruz warned against government speech control, fearing repercussions for conservatives when Democrats regain power. He expressed concern that such...
President Trump is building a new White House ballroom, funded by private donations. Multiple corporations, including Lockheed Martin and Google, have pledged millions, with some contributions exceeding $10 million. Donors may have their names etched in the ballroom in exchange for their contributions. Fundraising is ongoing, with...
Louisiana reports a fifth death from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters. The bacteria, more common May-October, causes necrotizing fasciitis, with a 20% fatality rate. Transmission occurs via open wounds exposed to contaminated water or consumption of raw seafood. Louisiana's 2025 cases (26)...
Vice President Kamala Harris's upcoming memoir, "107 Days," reveals her candid thoughts on potential 2028 running mates. While she considered Pete Buttigieg her first choice, she ultimately selected Tim Walz, citing concerns about Buttigieg's electability. Harris expresses mixed feelings about other potential candidates, including Josh Shapiro, whom she...
This article details how to emulate Jef Raskin's humane computer interfaces: the Canon Cat and SwyftCard. The Canon Cat, a keyboard-only word processor, is emulated using MAME, while the SwyftCard, for the Apple IIe, is emulated via software by Eric Rangell. The article also covers Raskin's later Humane...
Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5, slated for next year's Galaxy S26, shows early design changes. Leaked images reveal a redesigned settings menu with a floating AI-powered search bar, reminiscent of Apple's Liquid Glass design. The back button also floats independently. While currently minor, these changes suggest a potential...
Virginia's gubernatorial race heats up as Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears hosts a rally featuring Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Trump administration official. Democrats criticize the choice, highlighting Ramaswamy's role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which resulted in significant job losses in Virginia. The event underscores...
