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Hochul press office feuds with Dave Portnoy on X as critics roast governor in her own replies
Gov. Kathy Hochul's press office drew backlash on X for posting a meme targeting Dave Portnoy during a public feud over antisemitism in New York City.
Trump surprises famously low-profile power player with tribute as she steps out for rare public appearance
Trump praises Susie Wiles as the best chief of staff ever in a surprise message at the Independent Women's Forum gala honoring her as Woman of Valor.
Kennedy drops the hammer on 'best buds' Colbert and Obama, suggests pair should 'get a motel room'
Sen. John Kennedy unloads on Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert's friendly interview, saying the pair was "fawning all over each other" on camera.
Suspect allegedly spat on woman before tackling her in late-night store attack near UPenn campus
Police seek a suspect caught on video allegedly punching a woman in a late-night corner store attack near the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
Travel blogger on hantavirus-stricken cruise ship: were people
Travel blogger Jake Rosmarin brings a human face to the outbreak aboard the m/v Hondius.
'Directionally very bad' has entered the lexicon, thanks to Sam Altman and Mira Murati
Resurfaced texts between Sam Altman and Mira Murati, shown as exhibits in the OpenAI trial underway in San Francisco, have become memes.
Canvas Has Been Hacked, and Is Apparently Being Held for Ransom
The cloud-based learning management system is used by more than 8,000 colleges and universities.
iam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30th
The vinyl drops in Q4, but the full album is streamable now.
Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies
Bipartisan lawmakers say Section 230 can no longer shield Big Tech from liability as social media drives addiction and harms children nationwide.
The Paranormal Activity game project is dead
The solo developer couldn't get an extension from rights-holder Paramount.
Apple expands environmental initiatives in India with new partnerships
Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives in India, with three projects focused on clean energy, plastic pollution, and green entrepre...
'White Lotus' meets Stephen King: Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' is the best show of the year
Starring Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root, Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" is a comedic horror mystery series hailed as the best new show of 2026 so far.