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Wait, what are Amazon Ember TVs? The Amazon Fire TV rebrand, explained.
Technology

Wait, what are Amazon Ember TVs? The Amazon Fire TV rebrand, explained.

The new Ember Artline TV also brought a name change to all Amazon smart TVs, but the Fire TV platform lives on. Let us explain.

Archibald Conn · 24 Apr, 2026
US targets China refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers
World

US targets China refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

OFAC sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of Iran-linked shadow fleet vessels in an escalation of the maximum pressure campaign on Tehran.

Jackson Hansen · 24 Apr, 2026
Jack Nicholson spotted in rare photo as legendary actor celebrates turning 89
World

Jack Nicholson spotted in rare photo as legendary actor celebrates turning 89

Jack Nicholson was spotted in a rare photo as the legendary three-time Academy Award-winning actor celebrated his 89th birthday on April 22.

Alfred Donnelly · 24 Apr, 2026
Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in May
Technology

Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in May

Apple TV has a strong lineup of top-tier shows currently airing, but May will bring several more brand new series, plus the first film directed by John Travolta...

Ryan Christoffel · 24 Apr, 2026
Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community
World

Adrian Wojnarowski's anti-Trump politics reportedly causing friction with St. Bonaventure community

A report from The Athletic suggests Adrian Wojnarowski's partisan political views may be hurting his role as St. Bonaventure's basketball GM.

Maxwell Hansen · 24 Apr, 2026
Elizabeth Smart flexes new chapter, racks up bodybuilding honors in stunning transformation
World

Elizabeth Smart flexes new chapter, racks up bodybuilding honors in stunning transformation

Elizabeth Smart reveals her bodybuilding journey, winning first place in Utah and competing at the NPC Heart of Texas on her path to going pro.

Lonnie Langosh · 24 Apr, 2026
How to watch Manchester City vs. Southampton online for free
Technology

How to watch Manchester City vs. Southampton online for free

How to watch FA Cup for free. Live stream Manchester City vs. Southampton in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Salvatore Schimmel · 24 Apr, 2026
Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.
Technology

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Hundreds of subdomains from dozens of universities have been hijacked by scammers.

Dan Goodin · 24 Apr, 2026
Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID feature just added more ways to use it
Technology

Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID feature just added more ways to use it

Last fall, Apple launched a new Digital ID feature in the Wallet app. Now, that feature can officially be used as an age verification method in several cases on...

Ryan Christoffel · 24 Apr, 2026
I bought a blueberry farm at 55. It wasn't what I expected, and I'd do things differently if younger, but I have no regrets.
Business

I bought a blueberry farm at 55. It wasn't what I expected, and I'd do things differently if younger, but I have no regrets.

Harry Jones and his wife run a Pennsylvania blueberry farm, but it can't fully support them, so he still works a full-time job in lumber.

Jessica Orwig,Nikita Grant · 24 Apr, 2026
How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse
World

How mutiny at Southern Poverty Law Center triggered leadership collapse

The Justice Department has accused the SPLC of infiltrating extremist groups with paid informants, adding to years of leadership upheaval at the nonprofit.

Joseph Fisher · 24 Apr, 2026
Trump DOJ jumps into Musk xAI court battle as diversity fight heats up
World

Trump DOJ jumps into Musk xAI court battle as diversity fight heats up

The DOJ backs Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit alleging Colorado's AI law forces developers to adopt DEI standards, violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

Retha Hirthe · 24 Apr, 2026