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Idaho teen umpire delivers ultimate reality check to coach complaining about walk-up music
World

Idaho teen umpire delivers ultimate reality check to coach complaining about walk-up music

Teen umpire Jameson Morris goes viral after ejecting an Idaho coach who complained about Rob Zombie walk-up music, resulting in a game forfeit.

Oda Blanda · 11 May, 2026
End of an era: Tesla has built its final Model S and Model X vehicles
Business

End of an era: Tesla has built its final Model S and Model X vehicles

The last Tesla Model S and Model X cars rolled from the company's assembly line. It marks the end of an era for the company.

Ben Shimkus · 11 May, 2026
iOS 26.5: These carriers offer RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging
Technology

iOS 26.5: These carriers offer RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging

iOS 26.5 is here, and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging. Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature...

Ryan Christoffel · 11 May, 2026
Georgia Pride group recruiting kids as young as 13 into drag shows sparks backlash
World

Georgia Pride group recruiting kids as young as 13 into drag shows sparks backlash

An Atlanta drag group called House of ALXNDR is recruiting teenagers as young as 13 to perform in drag shows during a Pride Month event in Georgia.

Carlo Mann · 11 May, 2026
ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules
World

ActBlue scrutiny fuels new GOP bills to tighten election donation rules

House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil unveils campaign finance bills aimed at boosting transparency and curbing foreign election influence.

Herminia Hammes · 11 May, 2026
2026 NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers best bet, odds, prediction
World

2026 NBA Playoffs: Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakers best bet, odds, prediction

The Lakers look to stave off a sweep in Game 4 against the Thunder, who opened as 10.5-point favorites amid lopsided betting splits at BetMGM.

Wilfrid Little · 11 May, 2026
Victor Wembanyama avoids suspension for elbow on Naz Reid, will play in pivotal Game 5
World

Victor Wembanyama avoids suspension for elbow on Naz Reid, will play in pivotal Game 5

Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended for his elbow on Naz Reid in Game 4, the NBA decided, clearing him to play in the Spurs' Game 5 on Tuesday.

Catharine Ankunding · 11 May, 2026
A logistics company uses AI to reduce its delivery routes by half and save time on package sorting
Business

A logistics company uses AI to reduce its delivery routes by half and save time on package sorting

Net Zero Logistics uses AI tool Finmile to enhance delivery efficiency, cutting costs and optimizing routes with real-time data tracking.

Deborah Abrams Kaplan · 11 May, 2026
Google Fitbit Air: 6 unique features that could tempt us to switch
Technology

Google Fitbit Air: 6 unique features that could tempt us to switch

The Google Fitbit Air ($99.99) hits store shelves May 19, and it has some unique features that could tempt us away from Whoop and Apple Watch.

Pete Adams · 11 May, 2026
Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread
World

Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread

The Andes virus strain linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak is the only hantavirus capable of spreading person to person, the WHO says.

Eva Batz · 11 May, 2026
Palantir’s true believers are wearing this jacket
Technology

Palantir’s true believers are wearing this jacket

In late April, Palantir - the software company that, in recent years, has perhaps become best known for its defense industry contracts and work with Immigration...

Mia Sato · 11 May, 2026
2 solo business owners share the AI workflows they use to write better emails and save hours of manual work
Business

2 solo business owners share the AI workflows they use to write better emails and save hours of manual work

AI enhances marketing for solopreneurs in jewelry and web design by acting as a creative partner and optimizing client follow-ups.

Erin Greenawald · 11 May, 2026