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How Wikipedia vandals convinced Google that Sam Altman was dead

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was falsely listed as dead in Google search results after Wikipedia vandals edited his public profile.

DHS pauses contentious Big Bend construction

Construction on the border wall through Big Bend National Park has been halted amid criticism from both parties.

How a landmark lawsuit over social media’s effects on children could cost Meta $1.4 trillion

The Facebook and Instagram creator faces its biggest challenge to data as it prepares for a contentious court battle.

White House denies Wiles hack after UK PM Burnham texts with impersonator

Officials confirmed the recent impersonation of Trump's chief of staff was not caused by a breach of her personal devices.

A Trump-allied radio station owner banned election denial but has now changed his tune

One of the oldest radio stations once removed Rudy Giuliani from the air over election fraud claims. Now, it’s commonly heard on the station.

US, Canada race for trade deal before 50% tariffs hit Wednesday

Trump signed an order last month imposing new 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods under a Great Depression-era trade law.

How ‘buy now, pay later’ options quietly add interest fees

BNPL financing was seen as a low-cost alternative to credit. New research shows it can include hidden fees and debt carrying interest.

Feeling overwhelmed online? This website offers a dose of gratitude

Innovation has come a long way, and one website is going viral for showcasing those innovations, forcing people to appreciate the ordinary.

Internet-famous raccoons want your snacks. Here’s why you shouldn’t share

Tourists are going out of their way to find and feed wild raccoons. But experts and veterinarians say it may be doing more harm than good.

Trump scales back South Korea drills over North Korea; Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

Plus, the USS Abraham Lincoln finally heads home as officials dispute conditions aboard the carrier. And thieves make off with four rare Renaissance paintings from a museum in Sicily.

USS Lincoln is coming home. Officials disagree over conditions on board

CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited the Lincoln amid reports of supply shortages, water and plumbing problems and mental health concerns.

Longtime actress Hayden Panettiere, known for ‘Nashville’ and ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 36

She began her career as a child actor, starring in roles like "Remember the Titans," before later appearing in “Heroes” and “Nashville.”

Trump scales back South Korea military drills, pointing to relationship with Kim

Trump says South Korea won't help with Iran, the exercises are costly and they “send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile."

Digital ads are flooded with ‘synthetic’ AI models. How one state is calling them out

A new law in New York requires advertisers to disclose when they use AI-generated models. Can consumers tell the difference?

Eight countries’ foreign ministers criticize Israel’s rejection of US Gaza plan

The foreign ministers said Israel's positions "fundamentally undermine collective efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace."

Attorney General Todd Blanche defends DOJ priorities, relationship with White House

AG Todd Blanche said DOJ prosecutors would act “without fear or favor” but declined to promise full independence from the White House.

Lake Powell gets to its lowest level days after Mead sees record low

Lake Powell is now at the lowest level it has ever been — 3,519.91 feet above sea level — breaking a record that was set in 2023.

Marijuana rescheduling fight faces key Monday deadline

Federal officials face a Monday deadline in the high-stakes push to reclassify marijuana. The move could reshape cannabis regulation.

At least 6 people dead because of historic floods in Indiana

Multiple people are dead, and residents in several areas have had to evacuate because of intense floods in Indiana.

One dead as Lala lashes Hawaii with flooding, damaging winds

Hawaii's Big Island suffered torrential rains and damaging winds overnight. One person is dead. Tens of thousands are without power.

Why an over-scrolled generation is turning to ‘grandma hobbies’ for mental health

It isn't just a trend. The rise of crafting is a biological, neurochemical rejection of the digital attention economy.

Young woman’s rare autoimmune disease points to new treatment

A woman’s rare autoimmune disease helped researchers identify how the condition persists, which could lead to more precise treatments.

South Carolina chosen as first state on Democrats’ 2028 primary calendar

The DNC's new primary calendar signals a shift from previous years, when less diverse states were the ones to begin the primary process.

Also reported by Just the News (Lean right)

Lala is now a hurricane as it nears Hawaii’s Big Island

Hurricane Lala strengthened as it approached Hawaii’s Big Island, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and the threat of flooding and mudslides.

Lebanon sees deadliest attacks in months as Israeli strikes kill 11

Eleven people were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon Saturday, marking some of the deadliest attacks on the country in months.

Lettuce eat again — but check your fridge first

Good news: You can eat lettuce again! Just steer clear of the recalled iceberg lettuce tied to the cyclospora outbreak.

Suppressors sold unregistered for the first time since FDR, but not for everyone

A Texas ruling limits National Firearms Act registration for suppressors and short-barreled firearms, but background checks may still apply.

Pennsylvania’s SNAP costs expected to increase by $190M due to cost-share changes

States are racing to cut food stamp error rates as penalties in the One Big Beautiful Bill could depend on current fiscal year numbers.

5 people injured during shooting at Virginia State University involving multiple suspects

Five people were wounded in a shooting at Virginia State University days before classes are set to begin, prompting a lockdown.

Also reported by NewsNation (Center)

Everyone is glued to their phones. These apps and gadgets may help you disconnect

Digital detoxes help people regulate phone usage. A psychologist told Straight Arrow it could help those with phone addictions.

Earthquakes raise fears, but prediction remains elusive

Can scientists predict where and when the next major earthquake will hit? Experts say no — but one says they won’t stop trying.

Firefighter entrapments are at a two-decade high for this point in the year

An already historic wildfire season is setting another tragic record, with 12 entrapments so far this year.

6 people, including suspect, dead and 1 wounded after mass shooting in Michigan

Six people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and one is injured, after a shooting in northern Michigan on Friday.

Also reported by NewsNation (Center)

Murder rate down 18% in 2025. Who gets to take credit?

New FBI data shows 2025 homicide rates may be the lowest in over a century. But who — or what — actually caused the drop?

Trump DOJ surprises California prison reform advocates with crackdown on sexual abuse

The U.S. Justice Department says several women’s prisons in California are violating the U.S. Constitution.

New federal law allows shark attack alerts on phones. But will states actually send them?

Federal law now enables shark attack warnings, though experts are divided on whether the alerts effectively reduce human risk.

Lose weight, gain a job or a husband: How GLP-1s are changing women’s lives

“The gain builds gradually as weight comes off." Economist finds link between GLP-1 weight loss and higher employment and marriage rates.

An L-named tropical storm is heading for Hawaii. No, you didn’t miss A-K

A hurricane warning is in effect for the Big Island, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for several islands.

Tyson closes more beef plants as cattle supply hits 75-year low

Thousands of jobs are being lost as a result of the closures. Experts warn that rebuilding the nation’s cattle herd could take years.

Amid calls for unity, one left-of-center think tank wants dirt on DSA

As Democrats in Michigan, Wisconsin and other parts of the country say they are ready for progressives and moderates to unite after divisive primaries, Third Way, a left-of-center think tank focused on pragmatic solutions, announced in an ad that it is looking to hire a new staff member whose task could divide the party. For...

Midwest flooding turns deadly as another round of heavy rain moves in

Midwest flooding forced rescues and evacuations in Indiana as more storms threatened Iowa, Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia Friday.

USS Lincoln crew strained by record deployment; Midwest flooding turns deadly

Plus, Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal charges tied to the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. And the Kennedy Center board approves a new Trump inscription just two months after a judge ordered his name removed.

USS Lincoln nears relief after record deployment amid reports of strain aboard

The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran and has now spent more than 260 straight days at sea without a port call.

Mangione expected to plead guilty. What could happen to his murder case?

Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Your phone isn’t really eavesdropping. But it still knows all about you

Advertisers don’t need access to your phone’s microphone to anticipate what might grab your attention online.

Energy Department cancels 3 Biden-era power lines after local pushback

The Energy Department cancelled three Biden-era energy projects that aimed to increase renewable energy capacity on the U.S. power grid.

‘Shock gloves’ are coming to ICE, but the public doesn’t know the rules yet

DHS is spending $20 million on gloves for ICE agents that shock on contact — and the department hasn't said how or when agents can use them.

Flock announces new guardrails. Privacy advocates, critics still not satisfied

What can Flock Safety do to calm the critics? The surveillance company announced new guardrails, but its critics aren’t sold.

California’s carbon vault is open. Now come the costly questions

California wants to bury greenhouse gases in the Earth to prevent climate change. The plan raises important safety and financial questions.

Surrogate fights for custody after fleeing to Texas to have baby that parents wanted aborted

The dispute, which started in the spring, is one of several surrogacy-related custody cases to go to court recently.

Ukraine’s drone war offers hard lesson for US armory

Ukrainian drones aren’t just reaching deeper inside Russia. They’re training U.S. and NATO forces for the new reality of modern warfare.

Democrats’ left wing was on a roll. Then came Wisconsin. Let’s go Off Script

Plus, we bought strangers’ personal information online to see just how much of your life is for sale. And how can Iran choke off one of the world’s most important shipping lanes so easily?

Can herpes fight cancer? Plus, Trump’s vaccine order, a drug-resistant fungus and the mRNA flu shot

We're digging into Trump's latest vaccine order, Candida auris infections, the first mRNA flu vaccine and the herpes virus cancer treatment.

In Big Bend, new border construction raises fears over light pollution and wildlife

The Border wall project has reached Big Bend National Park, sparking concerns about ecosystems and dark skies.

Strait of Hormuz chokehold to keep oil supply tight, prices high, watchdog warns

An international watchdog says the Strait of Hormuz standoff will continue to diminish global oil supplies through the rest of the year.

Inflammatory Charlie Kirk commenters are cashing in from Libs of TikTok-fueled firings: Report

Hundreds of people were fired for controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk after his killing. Some are cashing in, with taxpayers footing the bill.

New lawsuit accuses Max Miller of sharing sensitive photo of daughter online

Amid domestic abuse allegations, Max Miller is facing a lawsuit alleging that he shared a sensitive photo of his 2-year-old daughter online.

A computer glitch denied benefits to veterans for decades. The mistake may finally be corrected

A class-action lawsuit claims that tens of thousands of veterans claiming disability were affected by a computer glitch.

Strait of Hormuz control in question; Grand jury to investigate controversial Pirro cases

Plus, two of Trump's most senior cabinet members stayed on a decoy jet in Turkey despite an Iranian threat. And press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she will leave her post at the White House.

Two soldiers killed as Army Apache helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a 155-acre grass fire

Two soldiers were killed Wednesday when a Fort Hood AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, sparking a grass fire.