The Allbirds Pivot Is a Terrible Idea … Right?

Its pivot to AI could be an escape hatch for a company with nothing to lose.

Top five takeaways from Homeland Security budget hearings

Lawmakers have been in a stalemate for over 60 days about funding the entire department, which includes agencies that oversee immigration enforcement, disaster relief, cybersecurity and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Former deputy surgeon general Erica Schwartz nominated as new CDC chief

The White House has nominated Erica Schwartz to replace NIH director Jay Bhattacharya as CDC chief. Bhattacharya has been leading the CDC on an acting basis since February, after the public health agency’s director was fired in 2025

White House Is Reportedly Ready to Drop Its Anthropic Beef and Embrace the Spooky New Model

Anthropic's Mythos might soon be deployed across the federal government.

Judge halts ballroom. Trump reveals hospital is part of White House project

Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe

Congress grills RFK, Jr., about vaccines and cuts to health budget

The HHS secretary defended proposed budget cuts to science, his vaccine moves and health care costs on Capitol Hill on Thursday

Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war.

Pope Leo XIV condemns "tyrants" fueling war with billions. His calls for global peace during his Africa trip come amid rising tensions with President Trump.

These jaw-dropping photos show why Samsung and Google are no longer camera phone champs

The Vivo X300 Ultra and its teleconverters are pure camera joy

The most iconic steakhouse in every state

From century-old steakhouses to more laid-back local gems, these are the best steakhouses in every state.

Trump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare. His budget director is scrambling to clarify

OMB Director Russell Vought appeared before Congress to answer questions about the request for the largest military spending boost since World War II.

Everyone was wondering what Trump wanted more: Warsh smoothly seated at the Fed, or for Powell to pay. We now have an answer

Republican sources told Fortune it was unlikely Warsh himself would be the cause of any vote against his candidacy, while Democrat sources say there is...

Fake banknotes mocked a US president. And are now worth thousands.

The rare ‘Great Loco Foco Juggernaut’ is basically an 1837 meme bashing Andrew Jackson. The post Fake banknotes mocked a US president. And are now worth thousands. appeared first on Popular Science.

WATCH: A little leaguer goes for a walk

Three-year-old Vince got taken away by the music and kept walking past the plate.

Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire will hold

The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'.

Steven Spielberg Wants to Keep ‘Disclosure Day’ Secret, But New Footage Did the Opposite

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor star in the latest film from the legendary filmmaker, out June 12.

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

Trump continues to try to declare victory in Iran as the timeline for the war's end shifts. And, a jury determined that Live Nation acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers.

WATCH: Kitten rescued from vat of glue

Staff at the Humane Society of North Texas spent seven hours removing glue from the kitten, now named Elmer, who'll soon be up for adoption.

WATCH: David Muir shares San Francisco Giants' surprise for fan who dropped phone at game

While taking photos of her son during a San Francisco Giants game, a woman’s phone fell onto the field. It was recovered by the grounds crew – along with a cool surprise from the team.

Stephen Miller Threatens Horrifying Timeline for Trump’s War

One of President Donald Trump’s top aides, Stephen Miller, has warned that the Iran war could continue “indefinitely.” The White House deputy chief of staff...

3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz

The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.

WATCH: California woman finds herself on edge of advancing rain shower

A San Diego woman captured the moment she found herself right on the edge of an advancing shower.

WATCH: JD Vance heckled during Turning Point event

Vice President JD Vance was heckled during a Turning Point USA college event in Georgia on Tuesday by people criticizing either the war in Iran or American support for Israel's ongoing war in Gaza.

WATCH: Woman fatally shot by officers after slashing boy outside Walmart: Police

A woman armed with a kitchen knife was fatally shot by police officers Tuesday after slashing a 3-year-old boy in a shopping cart outside a Walmart store in Nebraska, authorities said.

WATCH: Struggling delivery robots get a boost from helpful humans in Finland

A couple of food delivery robots got an assist from some helpful humans who spotted them struggling to get over a curb in Turku, Finland.

WATCH: MLB marks Jackie Robinson Day across the league

Johnny Smith, professor of sports history at Georgia Tech, discusses Robinson’s legacy and the tradition of wearing No. 42 to honor his impact on breaking baseball’s color barrier.

WATCH: Spring allergies may worsen as warmer weather arrives

Dr. Leonard Bielory, allergist and immunologist, explains what is driving seasonal allergies and how people can best manage symptoms.

Leavitt denies reporting US is seeking extended ceasefire with Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied reports on Wednesday that the U.S. is seeking an extended ceasefire with Iran.

Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talks

Alienware’s $350 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Nixes Everything for a Pretty Screen

So long as you don't expect any bells and whistles, the barebones 27-inch AW2726DM won't disappoint.

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The White House has announced that NASA will work with the Departments of Defense and Energy to put nuclear reactors in orbit and on the surface of the moon.

The US Air Force just offered a fresh look at its new B-21 stealth bomber

The Air Force and the Pentagon view the B-21 program as a rare example of a major defense acquisition that has stayed on schedule and within budget.

Thunderstorms rip across Michigan and damage 2 ice arenas, other structures

National Weather Service crews were surveying damage in places including Ann Arbor to determine if one or more tornadoes touched down, but none had been...

NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here’s the White House plan to get it

If the U.S. is ever to set up a permanent outpost on the moon, it will need nuclear power. The White House just released a road map to get it as soon as 2028

iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s high-end model

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra. more…

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan Says the Catholic Church Should ‘Sit Down and Let Me Educate Them’

WATCH: Lawmakers deliver remarks at Holocaust remembrance ceremony

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were among the lawmakers who delivered remarks at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ Looks Way Different Than We Were Expecting

Austin Abrams stars in what looks to be a more rural, grounded take on the survival horror game series.

Top Trump Aide Flees White House as Exodus Spirals

The heist of iOS 26

The most consequential YouTube video of Jon Prosser's career opens on Prosser himself, in a black hoodie and transparent glasses. The backdrop is familiar to viewers of his tech news channel, Front Page Tech, with warm, hanging lights and a bright white "fpt"…

Thinking Beyond ‘The Man on the Plinth’

After the Cesar Chavez revelations, it’s time for tributes to transcend the “great-man theory” of history.

Young hacker behind major breach speaks out for 1st time, before reporting to prison

ABC News speaks with a young hacker about what experts call a wide-ranging menace: a new generation of tech-savvy teens who are uniquely dangerous and surprisingly young.

The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026

Forget worldly woes for a few minutes and gawk at these spectacular and mind-bogglingly spendy timepieces we saw in Geneva.

The U.S. Is Back to Squeezing Iran’s Economy

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz marks a shift in strategy—but not necessarily in outcome.

Trump gets McDonalds DoorDashed to White House and then takes Iran war questions with delivery person

A Fine Country for Old Men

Geriatric Americans are hoarding wealth and power.

What Wallace Shawn Did Before His “Moth Days”

When the two lead actresses in Shawn’s play called in sick, their understudies scrambled to prep in the dressing room. The stand-ins? Deborah Eisenberg and Shawn himself. Sarah Larson writes.

WATCH: A dog’s remarkable reunion with its owner a decade in the making

A woman reunites with beloved pitbull, Forty, 10 years after he was stolen from her Philadelphia backyard back in 2015.

WATCH: Artemis II crew reunites with their families

ABC's Jaclyn Lee on NASA looking ahead to Artemis III, set to launch in 2027 as the Artemis II crew is welcomed back to Earth and reunited with their loved ones.

WATCH: House Democrats call on Swalwell to exit California governor’s race

A source says the Manhattan District Attorney's Office is announcing an investigation into Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which Swalwell denied.

Golfers battle Trump takeover of public golf courses as one becomes White House East Wing dumping ground

Why weekends are under threat

Just like Uber and Facebook, weekends thrive because of something known as network effects. Always-on work culture weakens them.

Australia and US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion

SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly ...

AI Will Be Met with Violence, and Nothing Good Will Come of It

It has started

The Eternal Lyric of Love and Loss: “Goodnight Moon” Author Margaret Wise Brown’s Little-Known Poems for the Tragic Love of Her Life

"One who has dared to be gloriously good and gloriously bad in one life. No Limbo for her. Rather let life itself grow living monuments out of trees and living words so that death can never take from our half-lives this radiant living that was lived among us."

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Makes FTX-esque Move, Borrows Against Its Own Crypto Token

FTX's moves were secret. Everyone can see what World Liberty Financial is doing.

34 quirks, myths, rules, and traditions that make the Masters unique

No birds, cheap food, and artificial dye in the water are just a few of the Masters' quirks. See everything that makes the tournament unique.

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Ethics laws require politicians to disclose stock trades. They don't require the same for trading on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Maine could be the first state to ban new data centers. These 11 other states tried and failed.

Maine's AI data center moratorium bill could halt construction until 2027. 11 other states tried to address concerns over AI infrastructure growth.

What are we all playing this weekend?

After months of pleading for the sun to show its face, I'm actually feeling quite warm now. Potentially, I'd go so far as to say I'm too toasty. I'm not saying I'm looking forward to winter. But I'm not not saying it. Read more

Trump calls Eisenhower executive building next to the White House an eyesore and submits paint job plans

The Work of Happiness: May Sarton’s Stunning Poem About Being at Home in Yourself

"What is happiness but growth in peace."

What smart people are saying about Mythos, Anthropic's new AI model that has some cybersecurity experts spooked

Anthropic's Mythos AI model sparked cybersecurity concerns, but some think it's been overhyped. Here's what smart people re saying.