# https://buzzquad.com > STAY INFORMED, STAY ENGAGED ## Posts - [Biden pays respects as former Minnesota House Speaker Hortman, killed in shooting, lies in state](https://buzzquad.com/biden-pays-respects-as-former-minnesota-house-speaker-hortman-killed-in-shooting-lies-in-state/): ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Former President Joe Biden joined thousands of mourners Friday as former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman lay in state in the Minnesota Capitol rotunda while the man charged with killing her and her husband, and wounding a state senator and his wife, made a brief court appearance in a suicide prevention - [CONCACAF Gold Cup: How to watch the USMNT vs. Costa Rica quarterfinal game tonight](https://buzzquad.com/concacaf-gold-cup-how-to-watch-the-usmnt-vs-costa-rica-quarterfinal-game-tonight/): The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team have made it to the quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, and this Sunday they’ll face Costa Rica to determine which team will make it to the semifinals. The USMNT emerged from the group stage undefeated, will they keep their winning streak alive now that they’re in the - [Ranking the top contenders at Wimbledon 2025](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-the-top-contenders-at-wimbledon-2025/): Bill ConnellyJun 28, 2025, 11:19 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Wimbledon’s arrival on the tennis calendar means very different things on the men’s and women’s sides of the tour. For the men, Wimbledon represents probably the - [Rob Biederman join the stage at All Stage 2025](https://buzzquad.com/rob-biederman-join-the-stage-at-all-stage-2025/): If you are a founder looking to start your startup, it is likely to be wrestling with more than just a product or capital. Talent, scale and smart implementation are the real battlefield. 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Leadership laid out the timeline during a closed-door lunch on Friday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) said after the lunch. A person granted anonymity to discuss internal scheduling confirmed the noon timeline but cautioned - [CONCACAF Gold Cup: How to watch the Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia quarterfinal game tonight](https://buzzquad.com/concacaf-gold-cup-how-to-watch-the-mexico-vs-saudi-arabia-quarterfinal-game-tonight/): Defending champions Mexico will face Saudi Arabia on Saturday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals. Though Mexico will be playing Saturday’s game without midfielder Luis Chávez, who suffered a ruptured ligament this week, the team is still favored in this year’s tournament. 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Bezos, 61, and - [Should grizzly bears be delisted from the Endangered Species List?](https://buzzquad.com/should-grizzly-bears-be-delisted-from-the-endangered-species-list/): In the early 1900s, long before smartphones and selfie sticks, tourists flocked to Yellowstone National Park — not for the geysers or scenery, but for a grotesque show: A nightly spectacle of grizzly bears raiding cafeteria scraps from open-pit landfills like desperate, starving pirates. The bears were in dangerous proximity to humans: Hungry bears tore - [Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.: How to watch, full fight card and more](https://buzzquad.com/jake-paul-vs-julio-cesar-chavez-jr-how-to-watch-full-fight-card-and-more/): Jake Paul, AKA ‘The Problem Child,’ is headed back into the ring for the first time since his victory over Mike Tyson last November. This time around, he’s facing ex-WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. in a cruiserweight match. Paul has made no secret of his dreams for a belt, and this fight could - [NFC East roundtable: Can the Eagles repeat in the division?](https://buzzquad.com/nfc-east-roundtable-can-the-eagles-repeat-in-the-division/): NFL NationJun 26, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. The NFC East is jam-packed with storylines heading into the 2025 season. The - [Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars](https://buzzquad.com/indian-drone-startup-raphe-mphibr-raises-100m-as-military-uav-demand-soars/): Indian drone start starting Raphe Mphibr It raised $ 100 million in a group of the GENERAL CAATALIYST shares, as the startup aims to enhance its capabilities to research and develop local production capabilities amid the increasing demand for drones in the battlefields and border surveillance. Done -aircraft have become everywhere in global military operations. - [Astronaut becomes first Indian to set foot on ISS](https://buzzquad.com/astronaut-becomes-first-indian-to-set-foot-on-iss/): SHUBHANSHU Shukla created history by becoming the first Indian ever to be long at the International Space Station (ISS). The AXiom-4 important broadcast showed the docking of a dock with the orbits laboratory and its four members wandering to ISS. Under the leadership of the former veteran in NASA Beji Whitson and his experimenting Captain - [House GOP issues new subpoenas, ramping up ActBlue investigation](https://buzzquad.com/house-gop-issues-new-subpoenas-ramping-up-actblue-investigation/): House GOP committees have issued new subpoenas to ActBlue, intensifying their probe of the Democratic fundraising platform. The subpoenas are an attempt to force cooperation as ActBlue has pushed back on the congressional investigation, questioning its intentions and constitutionality after the White House launched a similar probe. Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.), Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.) and - [It's been 15 years since I was paralyzed at my bachelorette party. 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The game will be the final game in the group stage for - [Transfer window weekly: Napoli chase Núñez; Chelsea eye Joâo Pedro](https://buzzquad.com/transfer-window-weekly-napoli-chase-nunez-chelsea-eye-joao-pedro/): Jun 20, 2025, 05:00 AM ET The Club World Cup transfer window has closed, but the Premier League’s main window is open with the rest of Europe to follow on July 1 as business starts to get done. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about possible deals? Every Friday until September, we’ll bring you the - [Rippling spy says men have been following him, and his wife is afraid](https://buzzquad.com/rippling-spy-says-men-have-been-following-him-and-his-wife-is-afraid/): If you become a spy that looks like an exciting way to live like the Le Carré character, let this latest benefit from the Keith O’Brien spy is a warning. 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The Turning Point USA founder, - [After selling to Spotify, Anchor's co-founders are back with Oboe, an AI-powered app for learning](https://buzzquad.com/after-selling-to-spotify-anchors-co-founders-are-back-with-oboe-an-ai-powered-app-for-learning/): The participating founders who sold the last anchor to start operating to Spotify are launching their next project: OboeIt is an educational application that works with the same Amnesty International that enables anyone to create light and flexible educational courses on almost any topic they choose, simply by entering a wave. These training courses can - [The kids who aren’t going back to school](https://buzzquad.com/the-kids-who-arent-going-back-to-school/): It’s back-to-school season and across the US, the aroma of freshly sharpened pencils, pumpkin spice everything, and ultra-processed pizza lunches is in the air. Sign up here to explore the big, complicated problems the world faces and the most efficient ways to solve them. 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Giunta served as chair - [Fantasy football free agent pickups: Kimani Vidal steps up; Jaxson Dart, Sam Darnold being underrated](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-football-free-agent-pickups-kimani-vidal-steps-up-jaxson-dart-sam-darnold-being-underrated/): Eric KarabellOct 13, 2025, 04:40 PM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. The sixth Sunday of the NFL season featured another fantastic performance from Carolina Panthers RB - [Coinbase boosts investment in India's CoinDCX, valuing exchange at $2.45B](https://buzzquad.com/coinbase-boosts-investment-in-indias-coindcx-valuing-exchange-at-2-45b/): Coinbase has increased its investment in India’s CoinDCX, valuing the exchange at US$2.45 billion, as the US cryptocurrency giant bets on the potential of digital assets in the country even as regulation remains unclear. 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Owens, who has gained a large online following for her controversial conservative views, has applied - [China says it didn’t reignite trade tensions with the US, Trump did.](https://buzzquad.com/china-says-it-didnt-reignite-trade-tensions-with-the-us-trump-did/): Hong Kong  —  President Donald Trump expressed shock at China’s “surprising” move to unleash sweeping export controls on rare earths, accusing the country of “becoming very hostile.” But according to Beijing, it was Washington’s expansion of curbs on Chinese firms that ratcheted up tensions and drove it to further tighten its grip on the critical - [Democrats are in a GOP shutdown vise](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-are-in-a-gop-shutdown-vise/): Republicans are ratcheting up pressure on Democrats on multiple fronts as the government shutdown enters a third workweek, hoping hardball moves can force a reckoning that cracks the stalemate. The moves come even as President Donald Trump took a major pressure point off the table over the weekend, announcing he would shift money around to - [College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 7?](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-power-rankings-how-did-the-top-25-look-in-week-7/): Oct 13, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Ohio State allowed a whopping 16 points at Illinois, seven more than it had in any other game this season, and the Buckeyes were ticked off about it. “Definitely bothers me,” defensive lineman Kayden McDonald said. “If we want to be the best defense in the country, we can’t - [Goldman Sachs is acquiring Industry Ventures for up to $965M as alternative VC exits surge](https://buzzquad.com/goldman-sachs-is-acquiring-industry-ventures-for-up-to-965m-as-alternative-vc-exits-surge/): Goldman Sachs has agreed to acquire Industry Ventures, a 25-year-old San Francisco-based investment firm with $7 billion in assets under management, CNBC reported. 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In a Video statement Posting on social media, Schnall, - [ATP Almaty Day 1 Predictions Including Tomic vs Moutet](https://buzzquad.com/atp-almaty-day-1-predictions-including-tomic-vs-moutet/): The sixth edition of the ATP Almaty Open is one of three tournaments that mark the start of the indoor hard-court swing in Europe. Although the event in Kazakhstan was downgraded to an ATP 250, it has still attracted two of the world’s top 20 players and there should be plenty of entertaining action on - [Is it okay to like Harry Potter even though J.K. Rowling is anti-trans?](https://buzzquad.com/is-it-okay-to-like-harry-potter-even-though-j-k-rowling-is-anti-trans/): Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a unique framework for thinking through your moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other. To submit a question, fill out this anonymous form. 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Older people, who did not grow up with the Internet and smartphones, may be most at risk. ZoraSafe, a startup founded by sisters Katherine Caro and Ellie King Caro, wants to step - [The Speaker of the House Is Abetting Authoritarianism](https://buzzquad.com/the-speaker-of-the-house-is-abetting-authoritarianism/): Mike Johnson, Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressed concern that the United States was turning into a dictatorship. He said in a press conference on Wednesday to caution That “Marxist ideology [is] “Control the Democratic Party” and could “soon turn us into a communist state.” On Thursday, while taking calls on C-SPAN, Johnson - [A combination typhoid and non-typhoidal Salmonella polysaccharide conjugate vaccine in healthy adults: a randomized, placebo-controlled phase 1 trial](https://buzzquad.com/a-combination-typhoid-and-non-typhoidal-salmonella-polysaccharide-conjugate-vaccine-in-healthy-adults-a-randomized-placebo-controlled-phase-1-trial/): Feasey, N. A., Dougan, G., Kingsley, R. A., Heyderman, R. S. & Gordon, M. A. Invasive non-typhoidal salmonella disease: an emerging and neglected tropical disease in Africa. Lancet 379, 2489–2499 (2012). Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Berkley, J. A. et al. Bacteremia among children admitted to a rural hospital in Kenya. N. Engl. J. - [Spanberger and Earle-Sears tussle over violent political rhetoric in only debate](https://buzzquad.com/spanberger-and-earle-sears-tussle-over-violent-political-rhetoric-in-only-debate/): Democrat Abigail Spanberger passed on a chance to use one of the most high-profile moments of her run for Virginia governor to withdraw her endorsement for her party’s attorney general nominee for his use of violent rhetoric in a text message. The subject of Jay Jones’ violent message from three years ago emerged immediately as - [College football Week 7 highlights: Top games, plays, stats](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-week-7-highlights-top-games-plays-stats/): David HaleOct 12, 2025, 01:42 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. So much of college football these past few years has been defined by what’s new. There’s the transfer portal, NIL money, revenue sharing, revamped rosters, realignment, private equity firms looking to do business with - [Ready or not, enterprises are betting on AI](https://buzzquad.com/ready-or-not-enterprises-are-betting-on-ai/): This has been a big week for AI companies signing enterprise deals, with Zendesk unveiling new AI agents that should be able to solve 80% of customer service problems, Anthropic and IBM announcing a strategic partnership, and Deloitte announcing a deal with Anthropic. Additionally, Google announced a new AI platform for business. This does not - [Another Mexican restaurant chain files Chapter 11 bankruptcy](https://buzzquad.com/another-mexican-restaurant-chain-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy/): Mexican restaurants have struggled over the past couple of years. This is partly because consumers are cutting back on their spending, and partly because of over-saturation. Americans love Mexican food, and this has resulted in most markets having more Mexican restaurants than they can support. There’s nothing specific that hurts Mexican chains compared to other - [Michigan vs. USC prediction, pick, odds, spread, where to watch live](https://buzzquad.com/michigan-vs-usc-prediction-pick-odds-spread-where-to-watch-live/): No. 15 Michigan will travel to the West Coast on Saturday for a key Big Ten showdown against USC. This will mark the second consecutive season these two teams have met in conference play, and it will be a rematch of a thrilling 27-24 win by the Wolverines over the Trojans last year. The Wolverines - [Mike Johnson raises fresh doubts about an Obamacare compromise](https://buzzquad.com/mike-johnson-raises-fresh-doubts-about-an-obamacare-compromise/): Speaker Mike Johnson expressed fresh skepticism Friday that a deal to extend Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies — a key Democratic demand amid the 10-day government shutdown — is within reach. Speaking on a rare joint call with House Freedom Caucus members Friday, Johnson said “it will take a lot of work to build - [NFL Week 6 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-6-picks-predictions-schedule-odds-fantasy-tips/): Oct 10, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The Week 6 NFL schedule for the 2025 season brings some intriguing matchups. After a 206-yard rushing game last week, Panthers RB Rico Dowdle will look to have a repeat performance against the Cowboys, his former team. The Bucs will host the 49ers for a showdown between 4-1 teams. - [The fixer's dilemma: Chris Lehane and OpenAI's impossible mission](https://buzzquad.com/the-fixers-dilemma-chris-lehane-and-openais-impossible-mission/): Chris Lehane is one of the best in the business at hiding bad news. Al Gore’s press secretary during the Clinton years, and Airbnb’s chief crisis manager during every regulatory nightmare from here to Brussels — Lehane knows how to juggle. He’s now two years into what may be his most impossible assignment yet: As - [Major US online retailers remove listings for millions of prohibited Chinese electronics](https://buzzquad.com/major-us-online-retailers-remove-listings-for-millions-of-prohibited-chinese-electronics/): Written by David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Major online retail sites in the United States have removed several million listings for banned Chinese electronic devices as part of a crackdown by the agency, the head of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in an interview that the items removed - [Marvel Rivals Season 4.5 launch: our live coverage of the new update](https://buzzquad.com/marvel-rivals-season-4-5-launch-our-live-coverage-of-the-new-update/): Refresh 2025-10-09T16:04:10.238Z That’s all for today (Image credit: NetEase) I’m heading off now, but I’ll return bright and early tomorrow morning to cover the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 4.5. There will be my live coverage of downtime, and then some early gameplay impressions once everything is back online. Until then! 2025-10-09T15:27:40.423Z Ragnarok Rebirth is - [Letitia James indictment: How Trump is going after another political opponent](https://buzzquad.com/letitia-james-indictment-how-trump-is-going-after-another-political-opponent/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump successfully directed the indictment of another of his personal political enemies, New York state Attorney General Letitia James. What happened? - [Fantasy playbook: NFL Week 6 Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-playbook-nfl-week-6-shadow-reports-lineup-locks-and-projected-scores/): Mike ClayOct 9, 2025, 08:02 AM ET Close Mike Clay is a senior writer for fantasy football and the NFL at ESPN. Mike is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. His projections power the ESPN Fantasy Football game, and he also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. Welcome - [Flipkart's Super.money quietly partners with troubled Juspay as it expands its reach](https://buzzquad.com/flipkarts-super-money-quietly-partners-with-troubled-juspay-as-it-expands-its-reach/): Super.money, a financial services platform spun off last year from Walmart-owned Flipkart, has quietly partnered with payments infrastructure company Juspay as it expands into direct-to-consumer (D2C) payments and targets $100 million in annual revenue by 2026. 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In a He studiespublished in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found that more than 99 percent of people with heart attack Either had high levels of blood pressure, - [Nvidia's Huang surprised AMD offered 10% of company to OpenAI](https://buzzquad.com/nvidias-huang-surprised-amd-offered-10-of-company-to-openai/): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Wednesday that he’s surprised Advanced Micro Devices offered 10% of itself to OpenAI as part of a multibillion-dollar partnership announced earlier this week. “It’s imaginative, it’s unique and surprising, considering they were so excited about their next-generation product,” Huang said in an interview with “CNBC’s Squawk Box.” “I’m surprised that - [Vance heads to Indiana after Republicans warn White House of stalled redistricting push](https://buzzquad.com/vance-heads-to-indiana-after-republicans-warn-white-house-of-stalled-redistricting-push/): President Donald Trump’s mid-cycle redistricting push is on the verge of stalling in Indiana, top state Republican officials have warned the White House, and Vice President JD Vance is on his way to the Hoosier state to turn things around. The cautionary note, shared by three Republicans close to the deliberations, prompted Vance’s second trip - [UWCL talking points: Melchie Dumornay's demolition of Arsenal](https://buzzquad.com/uwcl-talking-points-melchie-dumornays-demolition-of-arsenal/): Matchday One of this season’s UEFA Women’s Champions League saw some exciting matchups and gave us a taste of what’s to come. The UWCL table has a very Liga F look about it, with the top three spots occupied by Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid after some very impressive wins to open their campaigns. - [OpenAI's affordable ChatGPT Go plan expands to 16 new countries in Asia](https://buzzquad.com/openais-affordable-chatgpt-go-plan-expands-to-16-new-countries-in-asia/): OpenAI is quickly expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan, which costs less than $5, to 16 new countries across Asia. The subscription tier is now available in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, East Timor and Vietnam. In selected countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, - [Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute wins $700,000 settlement](https://buzzquad.com/wyoming-library-director-fired-amid-book-dispute-wins-700000-settlement/): FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid an uproar over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes that some people complained were inappropriate for young people and who sought to remove them from youth shelves will be paid $700,000 after settling a lawsuit. Terry Leslie was fired as - [Fantasy 5 numbers for Oct. 3, 2025, result in 3 Florida winners](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-5-numbers-for-oct-3-2025-result-in-3-florida-winners/): Powerball, Mega Millions and Fantasy 5 winners have a limited time to collect a lump sum or full amount, according to Florida Lottery. Rules vary by state. Looks like a trip to the grocery store really paid off for a Publix shopper: A Florida Lottery ticket purchased there is worth almost $30,000. For the Friday, - [Trump's off-script comments cause shutdown headaches for GOP](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-off-script-comments-cause-shutdown-headaches-for-gop/): One week into the government shutdown, top Republican leaders appear to have lost the plot. President Donald Trump, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are straining to project a united front against Democrats, just barely concealing tensions over strategy that have snowballed behind the scenes since agencies closed last week. In one - [Napheesa Collier, Cathy Engelbert and a WNBA teetering on the brink](https://buzzquad.com/napheesa-collier-cathy-engelbert-and-a-wnba-teetering-on-the-brink/): Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Kendra Andrews Oct 6, 2025, 08:00 AM ET NAPHEESA COLLIER BARELY slept the night before she wrote the statement that would rock the WNBA. It was late in the evening on Friday, Sept. 26, - [Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their 'criminal' forex fees](https://buzzquad.com/revolut-aims-to-take-on-indian-banks-and-their-criminal-forex-fees/): British financial technology revolution – which has now been launched in India – it says the cross -border payments remain one of the most financial services that suffer from a lack of services in India. According to her estimates, the Indians spend about $ 30 billion abroad every year and lose about 600 million dollars - [Speaker Johnson said he’d swear in new House Democrat ‘as soon as she wants.’ Now Republicans are backtracking](https://buzzquad.com/speaker-johnson-said-hed-swear-in-new-house-democrat-as-soon-as-she-wants-now-republicans-are-backtracking/): The spokeswoman Mike Johnson is not planning to allow the most recent member of Congress to the national team until her party agrees to end the closure of the government, although CNN told Tuesday that he will divide her in “once you want.” “We will swear in the elected deputy [Adelita] One of the assistants - [Belinda Bencic vs. Donna Vekic Head-to-Head, Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for WTA Wuhan Open 2025 Round - 1](https://buzzquad.com/belinda-bencic-vs-donna-vekic-head-to-head-preview-prediction-and-betting-odds-for-wta-wuhan-open-2025-round-1/): The 13th seed, Belinda Bencic, faces wild card Donna Vekic in the first round of the Wuhan Open 2025. The Swiss has had an inconsistent season. She captured the Abu Dhabi title with a comeback win over Ashlyn Krueger but otherwise suffered early exits. Her highlights include a career-best Wimbledon semifinal, where she lost to - [National Guard deployments: What’s happening in Portland and Chicago](https://buzzquad.com/national-guard-deployments-whats-happening-in-portland-and-chicago/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is pushing harder to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago despite the protests of state and local - [Week 6 college football recap: Shifting thoughts on Penn State, Texas](https://buzzquad.com/week-6-college-football-recap-shifting-thoughts-on-penn-state-texas/): Bill ConnellyOct 5, 2025, 06:55 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. 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But - [Factbox-In Gaza war, tens of thousands killed and widespread destruction](https://buzzquad.com/factbox-in-gaza-war-tens-of-thousands-killed-and-widespread-destruction/): Geneva (Reuters) -Israel’s attack in Gaza, which was launched in response to the Palestinian Hamas Armed Group on South Israeli societies on October 7, 2023, killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and waste marina on land areas. Below is a summary of the extent of death and damage during the Gaza war, with a lot - [Dr. Melfi Actually Missed This Major Part of Tony's Complicated Duck Dream in 'The Sopranos'](https://buzzquad.com/dr-melfi-actually-missed-this-major-part-of-tonys-complicated-duck-dream-in-the-sopranos/): The opening scene of the pilot episode of The Sopranos was the perfect way to hit the tone for the HBO series. A sullen Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) staring at an art sculpture in a psychiatrist’s waiting room told everyone that this was no ordinary series about organized crime. More than racketeering, hits, and evading - [Weighted vest women are the 2026 swing voters](https://buzzquad.com/weighted-vest-women-are-the-2026-swing-voters/): One of Republicans’ most respected pollsters has identified an emerging group of swing voters who could help decide the 2026 midterms: Call them the weighted vest women. They’re already flooding your social media feeds and neighborhoods — all while donning weighted vests, the latest fitness influencer fad of 2025. You don’t have to look far - [Why these 10 names could define the 2025-26 NBA season](https://buzzquad.com/why-these-10-names-could-define-the-2025-26-nba-season/): Tim BontempsOct 3, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. - [Heidi Health raises $65M Series B led by Steve Cohen’s Point72](https://buzzquad.com/heidi-health-raises-65m-series-b-led-by-steve-cohens-point72/): Dr. Tom Kelly is a shock surgeon, and everywhere, doctors see drowning in administrative work. He wanted to change, so set out to build it. “We wanted to build a partner in the care of artificial intelligence that would stand side by side with the doctors and take care of the official so that individuals - [Nurse who dismissed pain as muscle injury has leg amputated after rare tumour found](https://buzzquad.com/nurse-who-dismissed-pain-as-muscle-injury-has-leg-amputated-after-rare-tumour-found/): NHS nurse The leg was amputated after a “very rare” cancerous tumor She was found in the leg of her leg for her from entering the “survival position” to “treatment” for her Shuttle And “Stay positive”. Sophie Fi, 26, a four -year intensive care nurse, lives in Mercyside with her father Paul Fei, 67. I - [Apple bows to Trump pressure to remove ICEBlock app : NPR](https://buzzquad.com/apple-bows-to-trump-pressure-to-remove-iceblock-app-npr/): View of the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino. Nic Coury/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nic Coury/AFP via Getty Images Apple and Google on Thursday removed apps that alert people when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are nearby following pressure from Attorney General Pam Bondi. Critics of the - [Shutdown will stretch into another week as Senate standoff continues](https://buzzquad.com/shutdown-will-stretch-into-another-week-as-senate-standoff-continues/): The government shutdown will go into a second week. Senators rejected another opportunity Friday to reopen agencies and are now out of session until Monday, when leadership is expected to force a fifth vote on a House-passed proposal to fund the government through Nov. 21. The stalemate comes as the fallout from the shutdown is - [College football Week 6 highlights: Top games, plays, stats](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-week-6-highlights-top-games-plays-stats/): David HaleOct 4, 2025, 11:55 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. It might seem hard to believe, but a quarter century ago, there was no more fearsome program in college football than Miami. Those were strange days. Most people’s phones were tethered to a wall, - [A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea's digital defenses](https://buzzquad.com/a-breach-every-month-raises-doubts-about-south-koreas-digital-defenses/): South Korea is globally famous for its famous internet, covering the wide range near unwanted, as a leader in digital innovation, hosting global technology brands such as Hyundai, LG and Samsung. But this success, which made the country a major target for infiltrators and presented the fragility of cybersecurity. The country is back away from - [Hiking Mount Kasikasima In Suriname: My Experience](https://buzzquad.com/hiking-mount-kasikasima-in-suriname-my-experience/): 18 I just got back from hiking Mount Kasikasima in Suriname! It’s a fun expedition that involves flying a little bush plane into the jungle, taking a canoe up the river, and climbing one of the middle peaks of the mountain. Along the way, you get to visit indigenous villages, sleep in hammocks, see wild - [Chinese Military Investigates What Would Happen If They Shot the Same Target With Three Rapid-Fire Nuclear Missiles](https://buzzquad.com/chinese-military-investigates-what-would-happen-if-they-shot-the-same-target-with-three-rapid-fire-nuclear-missiles/): Here is the idea of ​​”Dr. Strangevov”-to drop three consecutive nuclear missiles at the same target. The Chinese army simulated the shock and dread scenario in a mini laboratory experience in order to know the type of damage that will happen, According to Post morning South Chinaand and The results they reached Earlier this month - [Advantage Gauff or Anisimova? Why this Beijing semifinal is too close to call](https://buzzquad.com/advantage-gauff-or-anisimova-why-this-beijing-semifinal-is-too-close-to-call/): This final four matchup is precisely what the draw suggested, a battle of two superb backhands. It just didn’t come easily for either of these two American favorites. Gauff was pushed to three sets by Leylah Fernandez in the third round, then rallied for a 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win over Belinda Bencic — beating - [Hamas responds to Trump’s peace plan for Gaza war](https://buzzquad.com/hamas-responds-to-trumps-peace-plan-for-gaza-war/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Hamas said late Friday that it would release all remaining Israeli hostages, a major condition of a US peace plan put forward earlier - [College football Week 6: Alabama-Vanderbilt, Miami-Florida State, more](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-week-6-alabama-vanderbilt-miami-florida-state-more/): Bill ConnellyOct 3, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. It feels like we know less about the college football landscape now than we did a month ago. Virginia is ranked, and Clemson very much isn’t. - [With its latest acqui-hire, OpenAI is doubling down on personalized consumer AI ](https://buzzquad.com/with-its-latest-acqui-hire-openai-is-doubling-down-on-personalized-consumer-ai/): Openai has acquired ROI, a personal financing application in which artificial intelligence works. Watching with the last trend in the artificial intelligence industry, only the CEO is jumping. CEO and co -founder Sojith Fishwajith Declare The acquisition was told on Friday, and a source familiar with the Techcrunch command was the only one of the - ['More people are dying than ever before'](https://buzzquad.com/more-people-are-dying-than-ever-before/): A new study of the University of Oxford estimated the number of heat -related deaths in Zurich caused by changes in international weather patterns. What is happening? Data Collected By researchers at the Smith Smith College of the Foundation at Oxford University and the environment found that changing weather patterns, including maximum temperatures, caused 1700 - [Quentin Tarantino Epic Sets Release Date](https://buzzquad.com/quentin-tarantino-epic-sets-release-date/): Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Quentin Tarantino’s presentation of the revenge epic that was originally presented in two volumes, will be released by Lionsgate as one complete movie on December 5. The Whole Bloody Affair removes the cliffhanger ending from 2003’s Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and the recap that began 2004’s Kill Bill: Vol. 2. - [Shutdown spin wars: Health care for Democrats, culture wars for Republicans](https://buzzquad.com/shutdown-spin-wars-health-care-for-democrats-culture-wars-for-republicans/): Democrats are entering the government shutdown blaming their rivals for rising health care costs. Republicans are countering by leaning into culture wars and attacking Democrats for pausing paychecks. The partisan salvos crescendoed into Wednesday as each side prepared to answer for shutting down federal government operations after reaching a stalemate over a short-term funding patch. - [Ranking every Power 4 quarterback one month into the season](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-every-power-4-quarterback-one-month-into-the-season/): Bill ConnellyOct 1, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Preseason All-American Cade Klubnik’s team is 1-3, and he is 94th in Total QBR. Preseason Heisman favorite Arch Manning is 71st. Sam Leavitt, Nico Iamaleava and - [After nine years of grinding, Replit finally found its market. Can it keep it?](https://buzzquad.com/after-nine-years-of-grinding-replit-finally-found-its-market-can-it-keep-it/): While the startups in the coding of artificial intelligence, such as tours to increase the believer brow, barely from existence, the Refore path to a 3 -billion dollar evaluation was not fast. For the CEO of AMJAD MASAD, who has been building tools to give the democratic character since 2009, it is a contracting story - [MAGA’s New Charlie Kirk Caught Asking For Thousands in Sting](https://buzzquad.com/magas-new-charlie-kirk-caught-asking-for-thousands-in-sting/): A teenage spokesman, called “The New Charlie Kerk”, was arrested in a bite that asked thousands of talking to students. 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It’s just the latest movie-industry feud over a technology that many creatives worry has stolen their work and could eventually replace them. “Tilly Norwood” - [How John Thune sees the shutdown ending](https://buzzquad.com/how-john-thune-sees-the-shutdown-ending/): Senate Majority Leader John Thune laid out a path to end the government shutdown in an exclusive interview Wednesday, saying he is willing to discuss the shape of future health care negotiations if a “critical mass” of Democrats say they are willing to support a House-passed funding bill in return. 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The Supreme Court is scheduled for Tennessee The 49 -year -old Christta Jill Beck’s implementation - [China Open injury retirements lay bare tennis schedule complaints from top players](https://buzzquad.com/china-open-injury-retirements-lay-bare-tennis-schedule-complaints-from-top-players/): Five of Monday’s 12 matches at the ATP and WTA China Opens ended in mid-match retirements, raising more questions of the long-term sustainability of the tennis calendar. The length of the sport’s off-season, and the increased mandatory event requirements on the WTA Tour, formed a large part of the lawsuit launched by the Professional Tennis - [The Supreme Court just made it nearly impossible to end the shutdown](https://buzzquad.com/the-supreme-court-just-made-it-nearly-impossible-to-end-the-shutdown/): On Friday, the Supreme Court handed down an order that could completely upend the balance of power between Congress and President Donald Trump. The order effectively permits Trump to cancel $4 billion in foreign aid spending that he is required to spend under an act of Congress. Trump claims the power to “impound” funds, meaning - [NFL Week 5 Power Rankings 2025: How all 32 teams stack up](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-5-power-rankings-2025-how-all-32-teams-stack-up/): NFL NationSep 30, 2025, 12:28 PM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. After Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, the Bills and Eagles are - [U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium miner and its Nevada mining project](https://buzzquad.com/u-s-government-takes-stake-in-canadian-lithium-miner-and-its-nevada-mining-project/): The US Department of Energy has taken stock shares in the Canadian company, Li -Terium, and its joint project in Nevada Mining with General Motors as part of a re -negotiation of a federal loan. 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Recounting the whirlwind 107 days of her presidential campaign after Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024 following a disastrous debate performance, the - [Clues and answers for Tuesday, Sept. 30](https://buzzquad.com/clues-and-answers-for-tuesday-sept-30/): Stumped on today’s groups for the New York Times Connections word game? I was too the minute I opened it, so I’ll share some hints (and spoilers if you want them) to help you get through Tuesday’s puzzle: #842. Don’t feel bad for taking a peek — these puzzles are designed to confuse you. Since - [College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 5?](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-power-rankings-how-did-the-top-25-look-in-week-5/): Sep 29, 2025, 07:34 AM ET The first full month of the 2025 college football season is officially in the books, and some of the nation’s biggest early-season surprises were once again on display across a thrilling Week 5 slate. At Ole Miss, Ferris State transfer Trinidad Chambliss eclipsed 300 passing yards for a third - [Notion Capital raises $130M growth fund to tackle Europe's follow-on gap](https://buzzquad.com/notion-capital-raises-130m-growth-fund-to-tackle-europes-follow-on-gap/): The lack of growth capital in Europe is so continuous that some companies in the early stage took the matter with their own hands. London -based ISIONT CAPITAL is its headquarters. 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No part of this site may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying, recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means), without the written permission of ATP Tour, Inc.. Terms & - [How House Republicans plan to rewrite history of Jan. 6](https://buzzquad.com/how-house-republicans-plan-to-rewrite-history-of-jan-6/): A new House panel will re-investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack with an eye toward recasting the narrative about the events in Washington that day. It’s the latest sign that the deadly riot remains a wound on Congress that might never fully heal amid ferocious partisan sparring. Retribution, not reconciliation, appears to be the prime - [Clues and answers for Monday, Sept. 29](https://buzzquad.com/clues-and-answers-for-monday-sept-29/): Stumped on today’s groups for the New York Times Connections word game? 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It should be attractive but practical, roomy but not exceedingly large, affordable but not so cheap that it’s going to fall apart in a few months. There is no dearth of options out there, of course. We scoured Amazon’s top-selling totes to find the - [Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 5](https://buzzquad.com/projecting-the-college-football-playoff-top-12-after-week-5/): Oregon’s win at Penn State catapulted the Ducks into the top three this week, but they weren’t the only movers on a statement Saturday where winning on the road provided an extra boost. Welcome back, Alabama. 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No. 5 Georgia flirted with disaster, as always, and - [Kevin Rose's simple test for AI hardware -- would you want to punch someone in the face who's wearing it?](https://buzzquad.com/kevin-roses-simple-test-for-ai-hardware-would-you-want-to-punch-someone-in-the-face-whos-wearing-it/): Kevin Rose has a profound rule for evaluating investments in AI hardware: “If you feel like you have to punch someone in the face because they’re wearing it, you probably shouldn’t invest in it.” It’s a typically frank assessment from the seasoned investor, one born after watching the current wave of AI startups repeat mistakes - [Hong Kong court rejects Tiananmen vigil organizer's bid to quash indictment](https://buzzquad.com/hong-kong-court-rejects-tiananmen-vigil-organizers-bid-to-quash-indictment/): HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Monday rejected an earlier request Tiananmen vigil The organizer’s attempt to have her indictment quashed and move forward with a landmark case is widely seen as part of a years-long crackdown on the city’s pro-democracy movement. Zhao Hangtung, the former leader of the group that organized - [Caitlyn Jenner Shocks Her Kids with Awkward Appearance on 'The Kardashians'](https://buzzquad.com/caitlyn-jenner-shocks-her-kids-with-awkward-appearance-on-the-kardashians/): NEED TO KNOW On Oct. 30, Caitlyn Jenner made her first appearance on The Kardashians She surprised her family, after Kris Jenner called her to invite her, at their farewell dinner in their L.A. home, which they refer to as El Dorado Meadow During the episode, Caitlyn’s daughter, Kendall Jenner, was candid about where things - [Democrats are searching for their next leader. But they still have Obama.](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-are-searching-for-their-next-leader-but-they-still-have-obama/): NORFOLK, Virginia and NEWARK, New Jersey — Barack Obama reprised his role as the Democrats’ closer-in-chief on Saturday, filling a void for his still leaderless party in the waning days of closely watched gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey. The former president’s stops — his first in Norfolk, home to the nation’s largest naval - [2025 World Series: Game 7 win cements Dodgers' dynasty](https://buzzquad.com/2025-world-series-game-7-win-cements-dodgers-dynasty/): Bradford DoolittleNov 2, 2025, 12:33 AM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013 TORONTO — On a night when the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team in 25 years to repeat as World Series champions, one glorious era in the franchise’s - [Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong trolls the prediction markets](https://buzzquad.com/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-trolls-the-prediction-markets/): On Thursday at the end Coinbase Q3 earnings callCEO Brian Armstrong admitted that he was “a little distracted,” because he was “tracking the prediction market on what Coinbase will say on its next earnings call.” “And I just want to add in here the words Bitcoin, Ethereum, Blockchain, Staking, and Web3 to make sure we - [Baseball fans outraged after controversial World Series run celebration: 'Stupid'](https://buzzquad.com/baseball-fans-outraged-after-controversial-world-series-run-celebration-stupid/): Take a look at the stands of any professional sporting event, and you’ll likely see dozens or hundreds of hand-painted signs. 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The move is part of a multi-pronged effort at UPS to reduce costs in the - [Republicans quickly push back on Trump’s call to nix filibuster](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-quickly-push-back-on-trumps-call-to-nix-filibuster/): Republicans are quickly tamping down President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate the Senate filibuster as they try to keep pressure on Democrats to end the 31-day government shutdown. GOP leaders believed Thursday they were on track to reopen agencies as soon as next week. Then Trump threw a fresh complication into their laps overnight when - [2025 NBA Cup: Schedule, format, groups, updates and more](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nba-cup-schedule-format-groups-updates-and-more/): The third iteration of the Emirates NBA Cup tipped off on Halloween — a little over a week after the 2025-26 NBA regular season began. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural in-season tournament trophy in 2023, with James claiming the honors of tournament MVP. Last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee - [What is Bending Spoons? Everything to know about AOL’s acquirer](https://buzzquad.com/what-is-bending-spoons-everything-to-know-about-aols-acquirer/): This week, the four founders of Bending Spoons joined the ranks of billionaires. CEO Luca Ferrari’s stake in Milan-based technology conglomerate The company is now reportedly valued at $1.4 billion, while founders Matteo Daniele, Luca Cirella and Francesco Patarnello each own stakes worth $1.3 billion, according to Forbes estimates based on shareholder statements published by - ['They can instantly burst into flames'](https://buzzquad.com/they-can-instantly-burst-into-flames/): Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries is one of the main causes of fires. Firefighters are warning the public that throwing everyday items containing these batteries into trash and recycling bins is turning into a national crisis. What is happening? As the BBC I mentionedWest Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued warnings about the dangers - [Philadelphia weather forecast for Halloween is windy](https://buzzquad.com/philadelphia-weather-forecast-for-halloween-is-windy/): After the rainiest day since mid-August, it appears that the atmosphere won’t be handing out any Halloween treats Friday. Gusts of 35 to 40 mph were common Thursday during a storm that caused considerable road flooding before coming to a surprisingly abrupt end. A death possibly related to the weather was reported in Philadelphia. Friday - [Trump’s National Guard “quick reaction forces,” briefly explained](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-national-guard-quick-reaction-forces-briefly-explained/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Pentagon is moving to create new National Guard “quick reaction forces” to be used for crowd control around the country. What’s happening? - [2025 NFL trade deadline: Players to watch, team needs, buzz](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nfl-trade-deadline-players-to-watch-team-needs-buzz/): Oct 29, 2025, 06:15 PM ET The 2025 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. General managers are making calls around the league to check on the availability of players who could help their teams, trying to shore up roster weaknesses. In fact, we’ve already seen a handful of impact moves, including Joe - [Scenes from TechCrunch Disrupt 2025](https://buzzquad.com/scenes-from-techcrunch-disrupt-2025/): Thank you to everyone who made this year’s San Francisco event what it is – and to the 10,000 of you who filled the halls, made connections, and left with more than you brought. Can’t do that? The photos below offer a glimpse of what you’ve missed. Until next year. Vinod Khosla told attendees he - ['There is a dire lack of ... studies'](https://buzzquad.com/there-is-a-dire-lack-of-studies/): Growing awareness of the amount of microplastics in our environment has led to concerns about their impact on human health, especially as a result of routine ingestion. Now, a new study has taken the first step toward measuring the impact that ingesting microplastics may have on our bodies. What is happening? SpringerOpen She shared a - [Government shutdown: Trump returns from Asia to a domestic crisis](https://buzzquad.com/government-shutdown-trump-returns-from-asia-to-a-domestic-crisis/): President Donald Trump had his fun, with red carpet welcomes, impromptu dances, the gift of a golden crown and a yet another Nobel Peace Prize nomination. But the trophies from his Asia tour won’t count for much when he arrives home Thursday just as the monthlong government shutdown takes its bitterest turn yet amid the - [Survey shows sharp gender gap in political harassment](https://buzzquad.com/survey-shows-sharp-gender-gap-in-political-harassment/): Female mayors experience political violence at a much higher rate than their male counterparts, according to the results of a new study conducted by the Mayors Innovation Project. The findings come as America faces an increase in political violence — including the assassination of Charlie Kirk last month and the killing of Minnesota State Speaker - [Men's NCAA basketball megapreview, predictions for 2025-26](https://buzzquad.com/mens-ncaa-basketball-megapreview-predictions-for-2025-26/): Oct 29, 2025, 09:00 AM ET More than 200 days will have passed between the Florida Gators winning the 2024-25 national championship and the start of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season, but the action finally returns on Nov. 3. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, Joe Lunardi and Myron Medcalf weigh in on storylines that could shape - [IntrCity SmartBus lands $30M at $140M valuation to deepen its grip on India's intercity travel market](https://buzzquad.com/intrcity-smartbus-lands-30m-at-140m-valuation-to-deepen-its-grip-on-indias-intercity-travel-market/): IntrCity SmartBus, a technology-enabled intercity bus platform in India, has raised $30 million in funding to expand its network across cities and small towns in the South Asian country. The all-stock Series D round, led by A91 Partners, values ​​the Noida-based startup at $140 million post-money. Intercity travel in India is accelerating as more people - [How to Find the Perfect Apartment Rental for Your Vacation](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-find-the-perfect-apartment-rental-for-your-vacation/): I hate renting apartments from sites like Airbnb Or Vrbo. As a solo traveler, I preferred the sociable atmosphere of the hostel. You met people, the hostels ran activities, and they were where you were “supposed to stay” as a backpacker. When I wanted something other than a hostel, I used a hospitality network like - [Denison Mines (TSX:DML) Is Up 15.9% After Major US Nuclear Investment and New Industry Alliances—What's Changed](https://buzzquad.com/denison-mines-tsxdml-is-up-15-9-after-major-us-nuclear-investment-and-new-industry-alliances-whats-changed/): In late October 2025, Denison Mines saw increased interest after the US government announced an $80 billion commitment to develop nuclear power through partnerships with leading energy companies, sparking renewed optimism among uranium producers. The sector’s momentum has been further supported by the news that Cosa Resources has appointed Denison Mines CEO, David Kitts, as - [How practical are these 8 famous weapons used throughout The Walking Dead universe?](https://buzzquad.com/how-practical-are-these-8-famous-weapons-used-throughout-the-walking-dead-universe/): Throughout The Walking Dead universe, we’ve seen groups survive using the resources around them. Sometimes they have little to no resources at their disposal. The most useful resource we’ve seen groups using to fight off walkers are weapons found around them and weapons that they have made themselves. There have been several different unique weapons - [Senate votes against Trump’s 50 percent tariff on Brazil](https://buzzquad.com/senate-votes-against-trumps-50-percent-tariff-on-brazil/): The Senate once again rebuked President Donald Trump on tariffs, a vote that comes as the president is in Asia touting tariffs and notching progress on trade agreements. Senators on Tuesday voted 52-48 to terminate the national emergency Trump declared in order to impose 50 percent tariffs on most Brazilian goods in July. Five Republican - [Inside the Poisonous Smoke Killing Wildfire Fighters at Young Ages](https://buzzquad.com/inside-the-poisonous-smoke-killing-wildfire-fighters-at-young-ages/): Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. Across the country, wildfire fighters work for weeks at a time in poisonous smoke. The government says they are protected. The government says they are protected. We tested the air at one fire to find out why they are still dying. - [NFL Week 9 Power Rankings 2025: How all 32 teams stack up](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2025-how-all-32-teams-stack-up/): NFL NationOct 28, 2025, 06:30 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. 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Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, looking for somewhere to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I still remember my early days of travel carrying a physical guide as I wandered the - [Brigitte Macron Forced To Alter Her Style As She Struggles With Her Appearance Amid Trans Claims](https://buzzquad.com/brigitte-macron-forced-to-alter-her-style-as-she-struggles-with-her-appearance-amid-trans-claims/): Unfounded conspiracy theories about Brigitte MacronThe First Lady’s gender has taken a toll on the French First Lady, with her daughter Thévene Ozière revealing that her health has now “deteriorated”. Ozier stated that the severity of the attacks prompted Brigitte to change her “positions” and “clothes,” and she denounces how her mother “is constantly being - [WTA Chennai Day 1 Predictions Including Vekic vs Adkar](https://buzzquad.com/wta-chennai-day-1-predictions-including-vekic-vs-adkar/): Several Indian players will be at the heart of Monday’s intrigue at the WTA 250 in Chennai, as they take center stage against more experienced opposition, promising a compelling blend of local flavor and high-stakes competition. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule. But who - [AI is transforming medicine. Could it bring doctors and patients together?](https://buzzquad.com/ai-is-transforming-medicine-could-it-bring-doctors-and-patients-together/): A couple weeks ago, I went to the doctor to go over some test results. All was well — spectacularly average, even. But there was one part of the appointment that did take me by surprise. After my doctor gave me advice based on my health and age, she turned her computer monitor towards me - [Judging biggest overreactions for NFL Week 8 games](https://buzzquad.com/judging-biggest-overreactions-for-nfl-week-8-games/): Dan GrazianoOct 26, 2025, 11:35 PM ET Close Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011, and - [OpenAI offers free ChatGPT Go for one year to all users in India](https://buzzquad.com/openai-offers-free-chatgpt-go-for-one-year-to-all-users-in-india/): OpenAI is making its ChatGPT Go plan available for free for one year to users in India who sign up during a limited promotional period starting on November 4, as the company looks to expand into one of its top markets. On Tuesday, OpenAI announced the promotion but did not specify how long the offer - [7 Common Travel Myths That are Completely WRONG](https://buzzquad.com/7-common-travel-myths-that-are-completely-wrong/): Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and - ['This is a literal crime'](https://buzzquad.com/this-is-a-literal-crime/): Reddit viral mail A homeowner’s devastation was captured after he discovered neighbors had destroyed their sunflower field while they were on holiday. Subscribed to r/nolawnsThe original poster wrote, “All that dead brown area used to be a whole field of sunflowers. When I find dead bees everywhere, I feel so sad.” The topic has since - [How the Monster Was Made to Fit Jacob Elordi](https://buzzquad.com/how-the-monster-was-made-to-fit-jacob-elordi/): Guillermo del Toro’s well-reviewed “Frankenstein” is now in limited theaters from Netflix, on its way to a shoo-in surfeit of Oscar nominations, especially for its crafts. (It’s also moving up in the Metacritic rankings.) Before the film heads to streaming on November 7, IndieWire’s “Screen Talk” caught up with one of the film’s producers, J. - [GOP redistricting effort in New Hampshire is frozen](https://buzzquad.com/gop-redistricting-effort-in-new-hampshire-is-frozen/): Republicans’ redistricting push is on ice in New Hampshire, in a blow to the White House’s aggressive effort to protect the GOP’s House majority in the midterms. State Sen. Dan Innis has yanked his own bill that would have kicked off a mid-decade redraw of the state’s two congressional districts in the face of resistance - [Ranking college football's open Power 4 jobs](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-college-footballs-open-power-4-jobs/): Adam RittenbergOct 26, 2025, 08:40 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. The 2025-26 coaching cycle wasn’t expected to be calm, like its predecessor. But few forecast such a robust line of storms rolling through the sport in the first half of the season. All four power conferences - [Accel and Prosus team up to back early-stage Indian startups](https://buzzquad.com/accel-and-prosus-team-up-to-back-early-stage-indian-startups/): Renowned investors Accel and Prosus have launched a new investment partnership to back Indian startups from day one, targeting founders who are building large-scale solutions with the potential to serve audiences in the South Asian country. 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Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, the genre-bender is set during the Covid-19 - [Trump administration says it won't tap emergency funds to pay food aid](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administration-says-it-wont-tap-emergency-funds-to-pay-food-aid/): The Trump administration won’t tap emergency funds to pay for federal food benefits, imperiling benefits starting Nov. 1 for nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program, according to a memo obtained by POLITICO. USDA said in the memo that it won’t tap a contingency fund or other nutrition programs to - [Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 9](https://buzzquad.com/projecting-the-college-football-playoff-top-12-after-week-9/): Nowhere in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s protocol does it refer to anything about a team’s history and tradition — or lack thereof. It’s not supposed to care that Vanderbilt hasn’t been 7-1 in 84 years. 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Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday, his latest retaliation after Petro accused the US of murdering an innocent man. - [Week 9 preview: Conference title contenders, key matchups and more](https://buzzquad.com/week-9-preview-conference-title-contenders-key-matchups-and-more/): Oct 23, 2025, 10:00 AM ET We’re beyond the midpoint of the 2025 season and there’s not a conference in the country that has a clear-cut front-runner. There are 60 FBS schools with no more than one conference loss, and ESPN’s FPI metric gives 29 of them at least a 10% chance of winning their - [A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs](https://buzzquad.com/a-comprehensive-list-of-2025-tech-layoffs/): The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. 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The Oregon Democrat began speaking at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, warning that he was doing so to “ring the alarm bells about authoritarian control” and that the country was facing its “most perilous moment” - [Why was LaLiga's Barcelona-Villarreal game in Miami canceled?](https://buzzquad.com/why-was-laligas-barcelona-villarreal-game-in-miami-canceled/): Oct 22, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Less than two weeks after LaLiga announced it would stage its first-ever regular-season match outside of Spain, with champions Barcelona taking on Villarreal at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 20, it confirmed on Tuesday that the game was off. Oct. 21 was meant to be when the presale - [As China's 996 culture spreads, South Korea's tech sector grapples with 52-hour limit](https://buzzquad.com/as-chinas-996-culture-spreads-south-koreas-tech-sector-grapples-with-52-hour-limit/): As the world races to stay ahead of the deep tech revolution — from artificial intelligence and semiconductors to quantum computing — innovation has become the new currency of power. For many companies, this pressure has translated into heavier workloads and more intense work cultures. However, they face a real dilemma: they simply cannot afford - [Jim Cramer Warns 'Don't Be Fooled' Because Speculators In Gold, Quantum And Nuclear Energy Aren't Going Down 'Without A Fight'](https://buzzquad.com/jim-cramer-warns-dont-be-fooled-because-speculators-in-gold-quantum-and-nuclear-energy-arent-going-down-without-a-fight/): Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Former hedge fund manager and popular CNBC TV host Jim Cramer Sounds the alarm about some pockets of speculation in the market, urging investors to sell into ‘snapback’ momentum if they haven’t already done so. On Tuesday, Cramer - [Apple unveils new 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip](https://buzzquad.com/apple-unveils-new-14%e2%80%91inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/): October 15, 2025 PRESS RELEASE Apple unveils new 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip, delivering the next big leap in AI for the Mac With up to 3.5x more performance for AI workflows, faster storage, up to a phenomenal 24 hours of battery life, and macOS Tahoe, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better CUPERTINO, - [Ny krizy ara-politika sy ara-tontolo iainana ao Madagasikara : Mety hanampy ny famerenana amin’ny laoniny ny haran-dranomasina ve?](https://buzzquad.com/ny-krizy-ara-politika-sy-ara-tontolo-iainana-ao-madagasikara-mety-hanampy-ny-famerenana-aminny-laoniny-ny-haran-dranomasina-ve/): This story is also available in English. Click here to read that version. HELODRANON’NY RANOBE, Madagasikara — Ny haran-dranomasina (vatohara) izy tenany dia tena tsara tokoa. Miaina any amin’ny dimy kilaometatra miala ny morontsiraka izy ireo, any amin’ny rano lalina manodidina ny dimy ambin’ny folo metatra, ary dia toy ny tany mikitoantoana misy loko mavokely, - [NFL Week 8 Power Rankings 2025: How all 32 teams stack up](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-8-power-rankings-2025-how-all-32-teams-stack-up/): NFL NationOct 21, 2025, 06:15 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season is here after a “Monday Night - [Netflix goes ‘all in’ on generative AI as entertainment industry remains divided](https://buzzquad.com/netflix-goes-all-in-on-generative-ai-as-entertainment-industry-remains-divided/): As the entertainment industry ponders when and how to use generative AI in filmmaking, Netflix is ​​leaning in. In its quarterly earnings report released Tuesday afternoon, Netflix wrote Message to investors It is “very well positioned to effectively benefit from ongoing advances in artificial intelligence.” Netflix doesn’t plan to use generative AI as the backbone - [How to Find a Cheap Car Rental in 2025](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-find-a-cheap-car-rental-in-2025/): I love Land trips. You get in the car and you can go anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get on trains (and don’t get me wrong, I love train travel too). Small towns, beautiful parks, historic buildings….whatever you see, you can stop in and stay as short - [Republicans are ridiculing ‘No Kings.’ A striking new poll shows Americans aren’t laughing](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-are-ridiculing-no-kings-a-striking-new-poll-shows-americans-arent-laughing/): Republicans spent several days trying to marginalize the massive anti-Trump rallies held across the country over the weekend. They argued that the people involved were extreme and even They expected they would be violent (Which turned out to be untrue). They claimed that the protesters hate America. They argued that the “No to Kings” message - [Milwaukee Bucks waive draft pick Tyler Smith, set roster for season](https://buzzquad.com/milwaukee-bucks-waive-draft-pick-tyler-smith-set-roster-for-season/): Giannis Antetokounmpo addresses trade report, reaffirms commitment to Bucks Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed a trade report after practice on Oct. 8, during which he reaffirmed his commitment to team. The Milwaukee Bucks finalized their 15-person roster for the 2025-26 season. Guard Andre Jackson Jr. and veteran wing Amir Coffey earned the final two - [Trump nominee says MLK Jr. holiday belongs in ‘hell’ and that he has ‘Nazi streak,’ according to texts](https://buzzquad.com/trump-nominee-says-mlk-jr-holiday-belongs-in-hell-and-that-he-has-nazi-streak-according-to-texts/): Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, told a group of fellow Republicans in a text chain the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell” and said he has “a Nazi streak,” according to a text chat viewed by POLITICO. Ingrassia, - [College football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 8?](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-power-rankings-how-did-the-top-25-look-in-week-8/): Oct 20, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Trailing Ole Miss after halftime, Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton delivered in a big moment once again in the Bulldogs’ come-from-behind win over the fifth-ranked Rebels on Saturday. “He’s wired for these tight moments because he’s tough,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said afterward of the Bulldogs’ quarterback. “His team believes - [European AI rising star Nexos.ai raises €30M to unlock enterprise AI adoption](https://buzzquad.com/european-ai-rising-star-nexos-ai-raises-e30m-to-unlock-enterprise-ai-adoption/): For most businesses, AI is either… A promise that has not yet been fulfilled Or a security risk. The efforts of Lithuania’s most famous entrepreneurial duo to solve this dilemma have received attention and funding. Only months later Nexos.ai Nord Security has emerged from an $8 million funding round led by Index Ventures, and Nord - [The Best Airbnb Experiences in Paris](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-airbnb-experiences-in-paris/): There are a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to do in Paris: Airbnb experiences. Airbnb Experiences are like the holy grail of tours: unique, off the beaten path, and run by locals who - [What to expect for Japan's economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister](https://buzzquad.com/what-to-expect-for-japans-economy-under-sanae-takaichi-its-1st-female-prime-minister/): TOKYO (AP) — Stock prices rose recently in Tokyo on hopes that a conservative Japanese lawmaker sanae takaishi, Who was he? Selected Tuesday She will be Japan’s first female prime minister and will double down on her pro-market policies, including massive defense spending and cheap credit. The 225-share Nikkei benchmark index rose near the symbolically - [The 7 Best Psychological Thrillers on HBO Max in October 2025](https://buzzquad.com/the-7-best-psychological-thrillers-on-hbo-max-in-october-2025/): There is no shortage of great, memorable psychological thrillers on HBO Max. The streaming service has 75 and 61-year-old black-and-white classics, as well as contemporary gems that have the power to make your heart race. Whether you want a legal thriller that asks complex larger questions or a family drama that deals with some supernatural - [Speaker Johnson doubles down on ‘No Kings’ criticism following demonstrations nationwide](https://buzzquad.com/speaker-johnson-doubles-down-on-no-kings-criticism-following-demonstrations-nationwide/): House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday doubled down on his criticisms of millions of protesters who joined Saturday’s “No Kings” rallies across the nation, decrying the widely peaceful demonstrations as evidence of “a rise of Marxism in the Democratic Party.” In an interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl on “This Week,” the Louisiana Republican said the - [Inside wild fourth quarter, Broncos' comeback win over Giants](https://buzzquad.com/inside-wild-fourth-quarter-broncos-comeback-win-over-giants/): Jeff Legwold Close Jeff Legwold ESPN Senior Writer Jeff Legwold covers the Denver Broncos at ESPN. He has covered the Broncos for more than 20 years and also assists with NFL draft coverage, joining ESPN in 2013. He has been a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999, too. - [TechCrunch Mobility: A takeover that might not be hostile](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-a-takeover-that-might-not-be-hostile/): Welcome back to Navigation TechCrunch – Your central hub for news and ideas about the future of transportation. Want another reason to get this for free in your inbox? The emailed version of this newsletter includes polls, including one this week asking readers what they think is the best business model for self-driving vehicle technology. - [The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York City](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-airbnb-experiences-in-new-york-city/): There are plenty of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is the Airbnb experience. 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As a father who would like to see his - [Projecting the College Football Playoff top 12 after Week 8](https://buzzquad.com/projecting-the-college-football-playoff-top-12-after-week-8/): On Sunday, the 13 members of the College Football Playoff selection committee will do something they’ve never done before — they’re going to meet for two days at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, for what they’re calling a “level set” meeting. It’s an early opportunity for the entire group to get together and - [Wikipedia says traffic is falling due to AI search summaries and social video](https://buzzquad.com/wikipedia-says-traffic-is-falling-due-to-ai-search-summaries-and-social-video/): Wikipedia is often described as Another good site On a web increasingly filled with toxic social media and artificial intelligence. But it seems the online encyclopedia isn’t completely immune to broader trends, with human page views down 8% year-on-year, according to New blog post From Marshall Miller from the Wikimedia Foundation. The organization works to - [Jurassic Park Island In Flores](https://buzzquad.com/jurassic-park-island-in-flores/): 2 The latest place in Indonesia to be compared to Jurassic Park is Nuka Mulas, a small island off the coast of Flores with a wild and exotic scenery. It’s worth a visit if you’re commuting via Flores, going to Komodo, or planning to visit the nearby village of Yrebo. 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ON THE LEFT… IS THE ONE THAT FORMED WEST OF HOLLISTER ON THE RIGHT… THE ONE IN SALINAS… THESE FUNNEL - [Graham Platner tries to turn the page on his online comments](https://buzzquad.com/graham-platner-tries-to-turn-the-page-on-his-online-comments/): Graham Platner is trying to move on from the divisive online posts that threaten to derail his insurgent candidacy for Senate. The Maine business owner seeking the seat now held by GOP Rep. Susan Collins released a video Friday offering a lengthy explanation and expressing regret for Reddit comments that endorsed political violence, minimized rape - [CFB Player Rank: The top 25 players at midseason](https://buzzquad.com/cfb-player-rank-the-top-25-players-at-midseason/): Oct 17, 2025, 08:00 AM ET What’s a midseason top 25 supposed to look like? 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Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from - [How this founder’s unlikely path to Silicon Valley could become an edge in industrial tech](https://buzzquad.com/how-this-founders-unlikely-path-to-silicon-valley-could-become-an-edge-in-industrial-tech/): Thomas Lee Young doesn’t look like your typical Silicon Valley founder. 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Since this week’s release Groc 4.1X users distributed posts and screenshots showing Grok overestimating Musk’s abilities — such as when Grok was asked about how Musk fares as a person Professional football player. “Hey @grok, if you had the number one overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft - [WEO shows oil and coal still set to peak, contrary to U.S.-pushed narrative, but urgent action needed to speed fossil fuel phase-out to keep 1.5ºC alive](https://buzzquad.com/weo-shows-oil-and-coal-still-set-to-peak-contrary-to-u-s-pushed-narrative-but-urgent-action-needed-to-speed-fossil-fuel-phase-out-to-keep-1-5oc-alive/): The International Energy Agency (IEA) today released the 2025 edition of its flagship report, the World Energy Outlook (WEO), finding that demand for oil and coal remains on track to peak by 2030 in a business-as-usual (STEPS) scenario, driven by unstoppable growth in renewable energy and electricity – but this is well below what is - [Late-Night Crash on Fruitridge Rd in Sacramento Injures Multiple People - Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog](https://buzzquad.com/late-night-crash-on-fruitridge-rd-in-sacramento-injures-multiple-people-sacramento-injury-attorneys-blog/): Late-Night Crash on Fruitridge Rd in Sacramento Injures Multiple People A late-night traffic crash on Fruitridge Rd in Sacramento at its intersection with Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento’s North City Farms neighborhood left several people injured on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The crash was reported around 11:55 p.m., prompting a rapid response from Sacramento Fire and - [Dems look to capitalize on Trump's weakening with Latinos](https://buzzquad.com/dems-look-to-capitalize-on-trumps-weakening-with-latinos/): Democrats believe they have an opening to reclaim Latino voters that fled the party last year — but a prominent Latino-focused group argued the party needs to present a message that’s more than just anti-Donald Trump. Trump’s approval among Latino voters has tapped new lows, continuing a months-long plunge in support among the voting bloc - [Facts vs. Feelings: Dance, and set your lineup, like no one is watching](https://buzzquad.com/facts-vs-feelings-dance-and-set-your-lineup-like-no-one-is-watching/): Liz LozaNov 19, 2025, 09:26 AM ET Close Liz Loza is a writer for fantasy football, women’s basketball and betting at ESPN. Liz also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and contributes to the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. 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The food and energy are great, and it’s - [Cloudflare Outage Is a Reminder of Our Over-Dependence on Small Number of Tech Giants](https://buzzquad.com/cloudflare-outage-is-a-reminder-of-our-over-dependence-on-small-number-of-tech-giants/): “There have been huge shifts in America about how people think about Jews and Israel, and I think that’s especially true for young people,” Horowitz said during the panel discussion, noting the rise of social media as a major source of news and information. “Today, we have social media, and its algorithms are shaped by - [Comcast Xfinity outage hits thousands of users across US](https://buzzquad.com/comcast-xfinity-outage-hits-thousands-of-users-across-us/): Comcast Xfinity users across the United States experienced service disruptions on Sunday (November 17). Downdetector, the website which track service outages reported around 3,000 complaints from the users. The widespread service outage affected internet, TV and phone services. User reports revealed that the issues with Xfinity services stated around 6:15 PM on Sunday. At the - [Thune denies Johnson’s demand for Epstein bill changes](https://buzzquad.com/thune-denies-johnsons-demand-for-epstein-bill-changes/): Speaker Mike Johnson said he voted for the Jeffrey Epstein disclosure bill Tuesday based on his hope that the Senate would make changes he’s been demanding. Senate Majority Leader John Thune shot that down. Thune said Tuesday evening that, while he had talked with the speaker about the bill, he and Senate GOP legal counsel - [Fantasy football free agent pickups: Believe in Brissett to replace your injured QB?](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-football-free-agent-pickups-believe-in-brissett-to-replace-your-injured-qb/): Eric KarabellNov 17, 2025, 12:40 PM ET Close Eric Karabell is a senior writer for fantasy baseball, football and basketball at ESPN. Eric is a charter member of FSWA Hall of Fame and author of “The Best Philadelphia Sports Arguments”. 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They’ve now left Chicago – trailing tear gas, court losses, manifest lies, the wrath of a people – to terrorize diverse blue Charlotte NC with its “cowardly fascist pigs doing cowardly fascist pig things.” In a new “offense to history,” they even named their latest depravity - [Ethereum Price Prediction Sounds Alarm on Bear Channel](https://buzzquad.com/ethereum-price-prediction-sounds-alarm-on-bear-channel/): That’s it. I’m done. I’m done with crypto. Lamest bull market of my life. didn’t even make it to 150k. Tom Lee’s Ethereum price prediction was wrong, and ETH made a new ATH for all of two seconds. There was no alt season. And the only coins that did anything notable were flagrant casino 1000x - [Vox joins Patreon: Membership program adds exciting new benefits.](https://buzzquad.com/vox-joins-patreon-membership-program-adds-exciting-new-benefits/): The Vox Membership program is getting even better. We’re excited to announce that Vox is now on Patreon. 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Although the Aggies left Kyle Field at 10-0 for - [Mastodon CEO steps down as the social network restructures](https://buzzquad.com/mastodon-ceo-steps-down-as-the-social-network-restructures/): creator of mastodon, Eugene Roshkois stepping down as CEO of the open source, decentralized social network and competitor X, as part of the organization’s transition to a non-profit structure, announced at the beginning of the year. This change is the most significant overhaul of the Mastodon drive to date, and is designed to ensure the - [Revolving Door Project Calls On OpenAI, Harvard, and Other Organizations To Cut Ties With Larry Summers](https://buzzquad.com/revolving-door-project-calls-on-openai-harvard-and-other-organizations-to-cut-ties-with-larry-summers/): In a Policy paper The government, released on Monday, announced it would seek to make the status of many refugees temporary and gave the government new powers to deport refugees if it deemed the situation safe. 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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a staunch long-time ally and prominent MAGA figure who has been at sharp odds with the White House on economic issues, foreign affairs and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump called Greene a “ranting lunatic” and said he was withdrawing his support for - [Orlando's NWSL title defense is over, so what next for Marta?](https://buzzquad.com/orlandos-nwsl-title-defense-is-over-so-what-next-for-marta/): Jeff KassoufNov 16, 2025, 07:53 PM ET Close Jeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics. 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The use of points and miles became widespread, tickets around the world went the way of the dodo, airlines consolidated, and there was an explosion in budget airlines. Over the past few years, the cost of air - [Corporate Executives Say Trump’s Economy Has Left U.S. Consumers “Under Pressure” and “Stressed”](https://buzzquad.com/corporate-executives-say-trumps-economy-has-left-u-s-consumers-under-pressure-and-stressed/): Corporate executives quietly acknowledge what millions of Americans are already feeling: Trump’s economy is squeezing low- and middle-income families, while corporations enjoy record profits and the wealthy continue to thrive. Consumer expectations indicators point in the same direction. University of Michigan Index Consumer sentiment Confidence fell in almost every demographic group last November — by - [Music From Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot Revival Released November 14](https://buzzquad.com/music-from-keanu-reeves-and-alex-winter-led-waiting-for-godot-revival-released-november-14/): Broadway News Music From Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter-Led Waiting for Godot Revival Released November 14 The 13-track album features original music composed and produced by Ben and Max Ringham. Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in Waiting For Godot Andy Henderson Music From Waiting for Godot, featuring original music composed and produced by Drama Desk-winning brothers - [2026 redistricting: Indiana Republicans say they will not redistrict](https://buzzquad.com/2026-redistricting-indiana-republicans-say-they-will-not-redistrict/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s campaign to redistrict his way to a House majority in the 2026 midterms may be beginning to backfire. What happened? - [How AJ Dybantsa decided to become BYU's first No. 1 recruit](https://buzzquad.com/how-aj-dybantsa-decided-to-become-byus-first-no-1-recruit/): Myron MedcalfNov 14, 2025, 07:15 AM ET Close Myron Medcalf covers college basketball for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2011. 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Lemon I mentioned This week, in 2024, Microsoft received $493.8 million - [Citizens Groups and Experts Warn Federal Officials that Recent Trump Executive Orders Would Decimate Standards for Radiation Exposure](https://buzzquad.com/citizens-groups-and-experts-warn-federal-officials-that-recent-trump-executive-orders-would-decimate-standards-for-radiation-exposure/): More than forty citizen sector organizations, including the national nonprofit Physicians for Social Responsibility, sent a letter Joint message Federal officials warn of public health consequences A series of executive orders By President Trump who directed the NRC to significantly weaken radiation protection standards in US federal law. The letter notes the severely disproportionate impacts - [Major SoCal storm threatens flooding but could snuff out fire risk](https://buzzquad.com/major-socal-storm-threatens-flooding-but-could-snuff-out-fire-risk/): Evacuation warnings were issued across Los Angeles County on Thursday evening as an atmospheric river approached Southern California, bringing with it the potential to put an early end to fire season while also bringing fresh risks of flooding and mudslides. Under the storm scenario deemed most likely by forecasters, downtown L.A. would see 2.62 inches - [The 9 most shocking revelations in the Epstein docs](https://buzzquad.com/the-9-most-shocking-revelations-in-the-epstein-docs/): House lawmakers released more than 20,000 pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday — and they include communications between the convicted sex offender and high-profile individuals in politics, media, Hollywood and foreign affairs. One email shows Epstein communicating with a former White House counsel. Some showed offensive emails between Epstein and former Treasury - [2026 NFL draft: Five-team race for No. 1 pick, top prospects](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-five-team-race-for-no-1-pick-top-prospects/): Nov 13, 2025, 06:25 AM ET The race for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft is taking shape after 10 weeks of the 2025 season. Five teams have at least a 5% chance at landing the top pick, according to ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) projections. 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He said In a statement. “States have a moral and legal obligation to end these fuel flows immediately. The same fossil - [When Can You Play Anno 117: Pax Romana](https://buzzquad.com/when-can-you-play-anno-117-pax-romana/): Anno 117: Pax Romana is nearly here, putting you in the role of a Roman governor who must choose between implementing a Roman way of life, or preserving Celtic traditions, all while building a city to rival Rome itself.  For the first time in franchise history, an Anno game is launching Day 1 on PC - [House Republicans plan legislative response to provision letting senators to sue over phone records](https://buzzquad.com/house-republicans-plan-legislative-response-to-provision-letting-senators-to-sue-over-phone-records/): Speaker Mike Johnson said he told Senate Majority Leader John Thune he strongly disagreed with the Senate GOP’s inclusion of a provision in the government funding package allowing senators to sue if their electronic records are obtained without their knowledge. “I don’t think that was the smart thing to do,” Johnson told reporters Wednesday night. - [2025 MLB Awards: Predictions, results on MVP, Cy Young, more](https://buzzquad.com/2025-mlb-awards-predictions-results-on-mvp-cy-young-more/): Bradford DoolittleNov 12, 2025, 08:00 PM ET Close MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013 The hot stove season is already burning, but even amid the roster shuffling for the 2026 season, we have one last bit of 2025 business: handing out the major - [Willow's voice keyboard lets you type across all your iOS apps -- and actually edit what you said](https://buzzquad.com/willows-voice-keyboard-lets-you-type-across-all-your-ios-apps-and-actually-edit-what-you-said/): One of the most effective use cases to emerge from modern AI models is their ability to better understand the human voice, resulting in more accurate dictation tools. One of these Mac tools, Willowis launched iOS app To allow users to type with their voice across all applications. Similar to Wispr Flow, Willow Keyboard transcribes - [Further | Say What Idiot Sociopath: Dems Caved To This](https://buzzquad.com/further-say-what-idiot-sociopath-dems-caved-to-this/): A few seconds ago, Dems held massive protests, swept an election, and claimed the inarguable moral high ground in a cruel shutdown America had pinned on the GOP. Then the “surrender caucus” caved to a demented moron who knows nothing, lies about everything, insults veterans, bans fatsos, pukes fake gold, can’t find his office, insists - [Breakers out to end late-game fades](https://buzzquad.com/breakers-out-to-end-late-game-fades/): The New Zealand Breakers might sit in ninth with a 3-9 record as the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season heads into Round 9. But they know they are well and truly still in the post-season mix. During Wednesday’s episode of NBL Now, New Zealand Breakers star Parker Jackson-Cartwright explained how his team are rolling with the - [Most animals on this island nation are found nowhere else on Earth. And now they’re vanishing.](https://buzzquad.com/most-animals-on-this-island-nation-are-found-nowhere-else-on-earth-and-now-theyre-vanishing/): Throughout the Western world, Madagascar is perhaps best known as a hot spot for wildlife, home to lemurs, chameleons, and other animals — a reputation popularized by movies like Madagascar and shows like Planet Earth. And it’s true that the country has an impressive array of creatures and plants that you can’t find anywhere else. - [NHL's biggest early-season surprises: Penguins, Rangers, more](https://buzzquad.com/nhls-biggest-early-season-surprises-penguins-rangers-more/): Neil PaineNov 11, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Neil Paine writes about sports using data and analytics. Previously, he was Sports Editor at FiveThirtyEight. 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The - [Pakistan captain Afridi warns his players before Sri Lanka ODIs: 'It's not Shaheen, Fakhar, Babar, or Saim's job' | Cricket News](https://buzzquad.com/pakistan-captain-afridi-warns-his-players-before-sri-lanka-odis-its-not-shaheen-fakhar-babar-or-saims-job-cricket-news/): Shaheen Shah Afridi (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Pakistan are set to face Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series beginning Tuesday at Rawalpindi, looking to maintain their winning momentum.Newly appointed ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi recently led Pakistan to a 2-1 victory over South Africa at home in Faisalabad.“Going into the Sri Lanka series, our - [Top Maryland Dems urge state lawmakers to join redistricting effort](https://buzzquad.com/top-maryland-dems-urge-state-lawmakers-to-join-redistricting-effort/): Democratic Reps. 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Once again, we unfortunately saw a number of government-directed shutdowns, including exam-related shutdowns in Sudan, Syria, and Iraq. Cable cuts, both submarine and terrestrial, caused Internet outages, including one caused - [House members release bipartisan 'principles' for extending Obamacare subsidies](https://buzzquad.com/house-members-release-bipartisan-principles-for-extending-obamacare-subsidies/): A bipartisan quartet of House lawmakers released a “statement of principles” Monday for a potential compromise on an extension of Obamacare subsidies, which would include a two-year sunset and an income cap for eligibility. The compromise framework from Republican Reps. Don Bacon of Nebraska and Jeff Hurd of Colorado, and Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi of - [Lionel Messi’s India tour starts in chaos as angry fans throw seats on to pitch | Lionel Messi](https://buzzquad.com/lionel-messis-india-tour-starts-in-chaos-as-angry-fans-throw-seats-on-to-pitch-lionel-messi/): Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off on a chaotic note on Saturday as fans ripped up seats and threw them on to the pitch after the Argentina and Inter Miami forward’s brief visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, the ANI news agency reported. Messi is in India as part of a tour - [Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente](https://buzzquad.com/indiana-gops-trump-rebuke-could-lead-to-temporary-redistricting-detente/): Indiana Republicans’ redistricting rejection marks a rare ceasefire in the gerrymandering wars — and could lead to other state leaders backing off their own plans. The result gives cover for some Democratic-leaning states to stand down, even as the party’s base is frenzied over the issue. 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We’re - [Jewish Voice for Peace Action, Coalition Partners Demand Democratic Leadership Call to Stop Arming Israel at DNC Winter Meeting](https://buzzquad.com/jewish-voice-for-peace-action-coalition-partners-demand-democratic-leadership-call-to-stop-arming-israel-at-dnc-winter-meeting/): A broad coalition of progressive organizations led by Jewish Voice for Peace Action, along with Palestinian and allied organizations, launched a news conference at the opening of the Democratic National Committee’s winter meeting in Los Angeles, calling on the party to stop sending all weapons to Israel and align its policies with the will of - [Black Budget sistem gereksinimleri açıklandı](https://buzzquad.com/black-budget-sistem-gereksinimleri-aciklandi/): Extraction nişancı türünün merakla beklenen oyunu PUBG: Black Budget’in sistem gereksinimleri açıklandı. PUBG Studios tarafından geliştirilen PUBG: Black Budget için minimum sistem gereksinimleri açıklandı. Kapalı Alfa testleri başlayacak oyun için gelin detaylara bakalım. Sistem Gereksinimleri OS: Windows 10 (Minimum), Windows 11 (Önerilir)CPU: 6 çekirdekli işlemci (Intel veya AMD muadili)GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD muadili (minimum 8 GB - [‘We don’t have a lot of time’: Congress comes to terms with an all-but-certain lapse in Obamacare subsidies](https://buzzquad.com/we-dont-have-a-lot-of-time-congress-comes-to-terms-with-an-all-but-certain-lapse-in-obamacare-subsidies/): Hopes for a quick patch saving millions of Americans from sharply higher health insurance premiums have given way to expectations of a long slog on Capitol Hill. 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Comet 3I/ATLAS has intrigued astronomers because it originated outside of our solar system yet was discovered traveling through our celestial neighborhood in July. Given that - [GOP moves to let Obamacare subsidies expire as Trump promises ‘money to the people’](https://buzzquad.com/gop-moves-to-let-obamacare-subsidies-expire-as-trump-promises-money-to-the-people/): Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are moving decisively away from extending key Obamacare tax credits that help more than 20 million Americans pay for health insurance — following direct cues from President Donald Trump while also stoking ire among many in the GOP who fear severe political repercussions. In a Monday interview with POLITICO, Trump - [Who Should Be Allowed a Medically Assisted Death?](https://buzzquad.com/who-should-be-allowed-a-medically-assisted-death/): Ron Curtis, an English professor in Montreal, lived for 40 years with a degenerative spinal disease, in what he called the “black hole” of chronic pain. On a July day in 2022, Mr. Curtis, 64, ate a last bowl of vegetable soup made by his wife, Lori, and, with the help of a palliative care - [How post-ups became the NBA's most efficient play](https://buzzquad.com/how-post-ups-became-the-nbas-most-efficient-play/): Zach KramDec 9, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. One night in Texas in December 2019, as - [CoreWeave CEO defends AI circular deals as 'working together'](https://buzzquad.com/coreweave-ceo-defends-ai-circular-deals-as-working-together/): It’s been a great year for CoreWeave. In March, the AI ​​cloud infrastructure provider went public in one of the largest and most anticipated IPOs of the year that didn’t live up to the hype. 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The FTC rejected a request to - [Statement From Demand Justice President Josh Orton On The Supreme Court’s March Toward Oligarchy](https://buzzquad.com/statement-from-demand-justice-president-josh-orton-on-the-supreme-courts-march-toward-oligarchy/): “Every time we intervened, whether it was in Libya or Iraq or any of the other places where we tried to create a colonial state, we were not successful,” he said. “We ended up paralyzed.” Barak said about the Middle East: “I do not see democracy.” “Israel can claim to be a democracy, but in - [Only a few automakers to keep up AI push, Gartner says](https://buzzquad.com/only-a-few-automakers-to-keep-up-ai-push-gartner-says/): BERLIN, Dec 8 (Reuters) – Only a handful of automotive companies are likely to sustain ​ambitious artificial intelligence investment in the coming ‌years, a study released on Monday showed, raising doubts ‌over whether current industry “euphoria” will deliver lasting benefits. By 2029, just 5% of automakers will maintain strong AI investment growth, down from over - [Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis](https://buzzquad.com/poll-trumps-own-voters-begin-blaming-him-for-affordability-crisis/): New polling shows many Americans have begun to blame President Donald Trump for the high costs they’re feeling across virtually every part of their lives — and it’s shifting politics. Almost half — 46 percent — say the cost of living in the U.S. is the worst they can ever remember it being, a view - [NFL Week 14: Biggest questions, takeaways for every game](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-14-biggest-questions-takeaways-for-every-game/): NFL NationDec 8, 2025, 01:00 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season began with an offensive shootout between - [X deactivates European Commission’s ad account after the company was fined €120M](https://buzzquad.com/x-deactivates-european-commissions-ad-account-after-the-company-was-fined-e120m/): X’s head of product, Nikita Beer, responded to the European Commission this weekend after the European Commission fined the social media company €120 million (about $140 million). In its first fine under EU digital services law, the Commission described X’s blue checkmark system as “deceptive” and said the paid verification system made users vulnerable to - [Trump Administration Proposes Gutting Mile-Per-Gallon Auto Rule](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administration-proposes-gutting-mile-per-gallon-auto-rule/): President Trump’s Department of Transportation today formally proposed eliminating CAFE miles-per-gallon standards, which save billions of gallons of gas and save consumers billions at the pump. The agency indicated its intention to complete the procedures by the end of the year. Trump’s action is illegal because the CAFE Act requires standards to be set at - [Pa.’s favorite Christmas song ‘is a true holiday classic’](https://buzzquad.com/pa-s-favorite-christmas-song-is-a-true-holiday-classic/): Certain Christmas music truly brings the holly-jolly to the holiday. And in Pennsylvania, there’s one Christmas song ringing throughout the halls more than any other. According to FinanceBuzz, Pennsylvania’s number one Christmas song is “Jingle Bells,” which the report calls “a true holiday classic.” Six other states joined the Keystone State by listing the jingly-jangly - [Pardoned Democrat Henry Cuellar wants GOP to probe his prosecutors](https://buzzquad.com/pardoned-democrat-henry-cuellar-wants-gop-to-probe-his-prosecutors/): Just-pardoned Democratic Rep. 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With Alabama losing to Georgia in the SEC championship game, the College Football Playoff selection committee’s - [Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore's Law, with a little help from the Feds](https://buzzquad.com/pat-gelsinger-wants-to-save-moores-law-with-a-little-help-from-the-feds/): A year after being fired from Intel, Pat Gelsinger still wakes up at 4 a.m., still in the middle of the semiconductor wars — just on a different battlefield. He is now a general partner at Playground Global, working with 10 startups. But one portfolio company captured a significant share of his attention: xLighta semiconductor - [Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure](https://buzzquad.com/merchants-of-myth-new-report-exposes-plastic-recycling-as-costly-failure/): new a report Greenpeace USA has revealed that plastic recycling has largely failed after decades of being promoted by companies as a solution to the pollution crisis. The report revealed that only five of the 8.8 million tonnes of the most common types of plastics – found in items such as bottles, jugs, food containers - [Today Only: Save Up to $850 Off a New Microsoft Surface Pro 11 or Laptop 7](https://buzzquad.com/today-only-save-up-to-850-off-a-new-microsoft-surface-pro-11-or-laptop-7/): If a new Microsoft Surface Pro or Surface Laptop is in your future, now is the time to take the plunge. And we mean right now, because these B&H deals are only live for a few more hours. With discounts on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11, there’s a deal for nearly every type - [The Supreme Court takes a case on Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship](https://buzzquad.com/the-supreme-court-takes-a-case-on-trumps-attack-on-birthright-citizenship/): Last January, when Reagan-appointed Judge John Coughenour became the first federal judge to block President Donald Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship, he did not mince words. “I’ve been on the bench for over four decades,” Coughenour said. “I can’t remember another case where the question presented is as clear as this one is.” Coughenour was - [MLB winter meetings: Free agency intel from Olney and Passan](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-winter-meetings-free-agency-intel-from-olney-and-passan/): Buster Olney Close Buster Olney ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Dec 5, 2025, 07:00 AM ET MLB’s winter meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Florida, signaling the time when baseball’s offseason activity is likely to take off. What’s the latest on free - [Ex-Googler's Yoodli triples valuation to $300M+ with AI built to assist, not replace, people](https://buzzquad.com/ex-googlers-yoodli-triples-valuation-to-300m-with-ai-built-to-assist-not-replace-people/): Yodleyan AI-powered communications training startup, has been valued at more than $300 million — more than triple its level six months ago — as it builds technology aimed at helping people rather than replacing them with machines. The valuation increase comes on the heels of Yoodli’s $40 million Series B round, led by WestBridge Capital - [Poll: Voters Want Jeffries & Schumer to Fight AI Deregulation](https://buzzquad.com/poll-voters-want-jeffries-schumer-to-fight-ai-deregulation/): They called the measure an “emergency billionaire tax” aimed at recouping tens of billions of dollars that will be stripped from California’s 15 million Medicaid recipients over the next five years, after Republicans passed historic cuts to the program in July with President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which dramatically cut taxes on the wealthiest - [Has Lattice Semiconductor’s AI Driven 35% Rally in 2025 Gone Too Far?](https://buzzquad.com/has-lattice-semiconductors-ai-driven-35-rally-in-2025-gone-too-far/): If you are wondering whether Lattice Semiconductor is still worth buying after its big run, or if you are late to the party, this breakdown will unpack what the market might be pricing in and what it could be missing. The stock has climbed 8.3% over the last week, 19.9% over the past month, and - [‘Constitutional hardball’: National gerrymander battle turns the heat up in Missouri](https://buzzquad.com/constitutional-hardball-national-gerrymander-battle-turns-the-heat-up-in-missouri/): Republicans and Democrats are quietly pouring millions of dollars into a fight trying to block Missouri’s new gerrymandered congressional map, as each party scrambles for any advantage they can find in the national fight for the House majority in 2026. Missouri is one of six states that have redrawn their congressional lines — after President - [Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Michigan leaps to No. 1](https://buzzquad.com/mens-college-basketball-power-rankings-michigan-leaps-to-no-1/): Jeff BorzelloDec 4, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. It’s been a revolving door at No. 1 the past couple of weeks. Purdue opened the 2025-26 season in the top spot but got replaced by Arizona after the Wildcats won at UConn in - [All the biggest news from AWS' big tech show re:Invent 2025](https://buzzquad.com/all-the-biggest-news-from-aws-big-tech-show-reinvent-2025/): Amazon Web Services’ annual technology conference AWS re:Invent has concluded. The only message, amid the deluge of product news and keywords, was enterprise AI. This year it’s all about upgrades that give customers more control to customize AI agents, including one that AWS claims can learn from you and then work autonomously for days. Amazon - [CDC’s Out of Touch Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Poised to Undermine Childhood Vaccination Schedule](https://buzzquad.com/cdcs-out-of-touch-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-poised-to-undermine-childhood-vaccination-schedule/): With the Texas candidate filing period It is set to close Next week, a majority of the justices on Thursday blocked an earlier decision by two of the three U.S. District Court judges who ruled against the state map. The decision means that, at least for now, the state can move forward with the new - [Introducing the New YouTube Recap: Your Year on YouTube](https://buzzquad.com/introducing-the-new-youtube-recap-your-year-on-youtube/): Putting the ‘You’ in YouTube Recap was made for you, by you. This is reflected throughout the creation of this feature, with nine rounds of feedback and over 50 different concept testings before we landing on what you see today. After digging into how we all watch YouTube, we didn’t just see data — we - [White House backing push to attach Senate housing package to must-pass defense bill](https://buzzquad.com/white-house-backing-push-to-attach-senate-housing-package-to-must-pass-defense-bill/): The White House is backing an effort to attach most of a Senate-approved housing package to a must-pass annual defense bill, according to three people with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss private talks. The administration’s support could breathe new life into the push to include the ROAD to Housing package - [Lane Kiffin's final days at Ole Miss and his move to LSU](https://buzzquad.com/lane-kiffins-final-days-at-ole-miss-and-his-move-to-lsu/): Mark SchlabachDec 3, 2025, 01:30 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia OXFORD, Miss. — Last month, as some of the biggest college football brands pursued Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, a staff member polled the team’s assistant coaches about where they wanted - [Gemini was Google’s top trending search term in 2025](https://buzzquad.com/gemini-was-googles-top-trending-search-term-in-2025/): Every year, Google releases a report highlighting the top trending searches, providing a snapshot of what’s captured our collective curiosity, including pop culture, entertainment, internet trends, and news events. This year, people all over the world were more curious about everything Hot honey and AI chatbots for the Toronto Blue Jays. Before we get into - [EPA Employees Challenge Firings for Signing Dissent Letter](https://buzzquad.com/epa-employees-challenge-firings-for-signing-dissent-letter/): The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), which endorsed Blattner on Wednesday, commissioned the new poll, which showed him at 58% compared to Mills’ 38%. Nancy Zdonkiewicz, a pollster at Z to A Polling, which conducted the poll on behalf of the PCCC, said the poll represents “really impressive early consolidation” for Blatner, with the primary - [Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures keep rebound alive as key ADP jobs data looms](https://buzzquad.com/dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-keep-rebound-alive-as-key-adp-jobs-data-looms/): US stock futures leaned higher on Wednesday, poised to maintain momentum on a modest rebound with jobs data on deck to help set interest-rate expectations ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) edged up 0.2%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) nudged 0.1% higher. Contracts on the tech-heavy - [Why is Trump suddenly so obsessed with Honduras?](https://buzzquad.com/why-is-trump-suddenly-so-obsessed-with-honduras/): The US may or may not be marching toward war with Venezuela, but at the moment, there’s another Latin American country that seems to be occupying President Donald Trump’s attention. Counting is currently underway in Honduras’s presidential election, which was held on Sunday, and the margins are razor thin, with Nasry “Tito” Asfura of the - [Week 15 Anger Index: The case for Texas and monthlong gripes for Miami, BYU](https://buzzquad.com/week-15-anger-index-the-case-for-texas-and-monthlong-gripes-for-miami-byu/): David HaleDec 2, 2025, 08:16 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. The first College Football Playoff rankings came out five weeks ago. They looked a lot like tonight’s rankings. We’ve had precious little movement at the top, with a few teams jockeying up or down - [Healthify upgrades its AI assistant Ria with real-time conversation capabilities](https://buzzquad.com/healthify-upgrades-its-ai-assistant-ria-with-real-time-conversation-capabilities/): With new AI models, health tracking companies have realized that they can now provide insights using structured and unstructured data. The new goal is to create interfaces and ways that make it easier for users to create the habit of logging their meals or workouts, along with having an ever-present AI assistant that can guide - [Further | Fog Of Bullshit: Racist Clowns, Liars and Psycopaths](https://buzzquad.com/further-fog-of-bullshit-racist-clowns-liars-and-psycopaths/): Surreal and deadly reeling. In the script’s hectic, volatile final week, MAGA went from threatening to kill Democrats who reminded troops to obey the law to speed-analyzing or ignoring the news, to an apparently failed war crimes minister blowing up two men in the water (at least) for no reason — an act that is - [Freezing temperatures, slick conditions cause traffic troubles](https://buzzquad.com/freezing-temperatures-slick-conditions-cause-traffic-troubles/): Freezing rain and drizzle have created hazardous road conditions in central Oklahoma, with icy bridges leading to rollover crashes and dangerous driving situations. >> Download the KOCO 5 App | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel11:20 a.m. Monday Update: EMSA says paramedics responded to 105 traffic accidents on Monday morning, which is 15 times more - [Indiana House releases draft congressional map that could net Republicans 2 seats](https://buzzquad.com/indiana-house-releases-draft-congressional-map-that-could-net-republicans-2-seats/): Indiana state House Republicans have released a draft congressional map that would give the GOP an edge in all nine of the state’s congressional districts — potentially netting the party two seats in the Hoosier State — though the map’s passage is still far from certain. The biggest changes in the proposed map come in - [2025 NBA Cup: Biggest questions ahead of the quarterfinals](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nba-cup-biggest-questions-ahead-of-the-quarterfinals/): What’s next in the NBA in-season tournament? The Emirates NBA Cup wrapped its group stage Friday to set up four matchups, each with a trip to Las Vegas at stake: Toronto Raptors vs. New York Knicks and Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference bracket; Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns and Los - [What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out](https://buzzquad.com/what-does-it-mean-when-uncle-sam-is-one-of-your-biggest-shareholders-chip-startup-xlight-is-about-to-find-out/): The Trump administration agreed to pump up to $150 million into the project xLighta semiconductor startup developing advanced chip-making technology, marks the third time the U.S. government has taken an equity position in a private startup and further expands a controversial strategy that has put Washington on the agendas of corporate America. The Wall Street - ['Far Cry' TV Series Set at FX From Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney](https://buzzquad.com/far-cry-tv-series-set-at-fx-from-noah-hawley-and-rob-mcelhenney/): FX has ordered a series adaptation of Ubisoft’s “Far Cry” video games from Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, Variety has learned. In addition to co-creating the series, Mac (formerly McElhenney) will also star. The series will stream on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. While exact plot details are being kept under wraps, the - [Forget Mamdani. New York’s real political shift happened everywhere else.](https://buzzquad.com/forget-mamdani-new-yorks-real-political-shift-happened-everywhere-else/): ALBANY, New York — Zohran Mamdani’s decisive win in New York City — along with key victories in New Jersey and Virginia — suggested Democrats are headed into the midterms from a position of strength. But they didn’t capture how deep that strength ran. Across suburbs, rural counties and small towns in New York, Democrats - [Grading 2025 college football head coaching hires](https://buzzquad.com/grading-2025-college-football-head-coaching-hires/): Adam RittenbergNov 30, 2025, 03:38 PM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. The wildest college football coaching cycle — perhaps ever — has reached the hiring phase. Schools around the Power 4 that fired their coaches in the first two months of the season — or, in Stanford’s - [Varda says it has proven space manufacturing works -- now it wants to make it boring](https://buzzquad.com/varda-says-it-has-proven-space-manufacturing-works-now-it-wants-to-make-it-boring/): When Will Broy talks about the future, the timelines are shorter than most people might imagine. The CEO of Varda Space Industries predicts that within 10 years, anyone could stand at a landing site and watch several specialized spacecraft each night streak toward Earth like meteors, each carrying space-manufactured drugs. In 15 to 20 years, - [‘Happy wife, happy life’: Comedian Akash Singh’s wife Jasleen hits back at trolls, calls them ‘broke men’ |](https://buzzquad.com/happy-wife-happy-life-comedian-akash-singhs-wife-jasleen-hits-back-at-trolls-calls-them-broke-men/): Jasleen Singh, wife of comedian Akash Singh, has set social media buzzing after responding to online trolls with a candid and unapologetic monologue about marriage, masculinity and what she calls the “return on investment” of treating your partner well. Her remarks, delivered with humour and underlined by strong conviction, went viral after she pushed back - [The world is getting less violent than most people think](https://buzzquad.com/the-world-is-getting-less-violent-than-most-people-think/): One source of good news — favored both by me and, apparently, venture capitalists — is what’s known as a “narrative violation.” A narrative violation occurs when everyone thinks one thing, but the actual evidence suggests the opposite. And few narratives are more persistently violated than one common belief: “Violent crime is always going up.” - [College football Week 14 highlights: Top games, plays, stats](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-week-14-highlights-top-games-plays-stats/): David HaleNov 30, 2025, 01:05 AM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. It was just a little more than 10 months ago that Ohio State won a national championship. In the time since, the Buckeyes have only offered further assurance of their greatness, marching through the - [No, you can't get your AI to ‘admit’ to being sexist, but it probably is anyway](https://buzzquad.com/no-you-cant-get-your-ai-to-admit-to-being-sexist-but-it-probably-is-anyway/): In early November, a developer nicknamed Cookie got into a routine conversation with Perplexity. She is often assigned to read her own developers’ work on quantum algorithms and write readme files and other documentation for GitHub. She’s a professional subscriber and uses the service in “best” mode, which means she chooses which template she wants - [Harry Styles, Zoë Kravitz, Jennifer Garner and More](https://buzzquad.com/harry-styles-zoe-kravitz-jennifer-garner-and-more/): Celebrities have been everywhere this week, from Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz having a day out in Rome to Jennifer Garner volunteering on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Rebel Wilson and Kiefer Sutherland premiere their movie Tinsel Town in London, and Eminem performs at halftime during the Lions’ game in Detroit. Here are the best - [How Trump's base could break](https://buzzquad.com/how-trumps-base-could-break/): President Donald Trump has held his coalition together throughout much of the first year of his second term in office like few other figures could — albeit at times with bailing twine and a red MAGA cap — but cracks are starting to show, according to the latest results from The POLITICO Poll. And it’s - [Inside weird and wonderful college football rivalry trophies](https://buzzquad.com/inside-weird-and-wonderful-college-football-rivalry-trophies/): Nov 29, 2025, 01:27 AM ET RIVALRY TROPHIES have been a part of college football lore for more than a hundred years. And we’ve reached the part of the season (Week 14) when rivals go head-to-head for the opportunity to hoist a trophy high and secure bragging rights for the year. Intense matchups such as - [VC Kara Nortman bet early on women's sports, and now she's creating the market](https://buzzquad.com/vc-kara-nortman-bet-early-on-womens-sports-and-now-shes-creating-the-market/): When its season ended early this month, Angel City FC finished 11th out of 13 teams, a disappointing result for the Los Angeles soccer franchise that venture capitalist Kara Nortman co-founded in 2020. But the season’s struggles tell only part of a much larger story that is reshaping how investors think about women’s sports. Despite - [Further | Let Them Eat Marble and Big Beautiful Ballroom](https://buzzquad.com/further-let-them-eat-marble-and-big-beautiful-ballroom/): Hours after exultantly posting 24 photos about his gaudy new marble bathroom and hours before he defiantly refused to fund food stamps and health care subsidies for 42 million Americans, King Donald held a glitzy Great-Gatsby-themed party for his robber baron cronies and their plastic molls, thus adding to his myriad crimes by defiling a - [North West on Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Outfits, Criticism](https://buzzquad.com/north-west-on-kim-kardashians-met-gala-outfits-criticism/): “It looks like she’s a Hawaiian girl with her dress all ripped,” North said of her mom’s gown, which featured draping strands of freshwater pearls and crystals, during a 2023 episode of The Kardashians. “The pearls look fake.” She continued, “It’s looking beachy. The diamonds ruin it.” However, Kim knows to take North’s notes with - [White House presses Congress for drone powers ahead of World Cup, Olympics](https://buzzquad.com/white-house-presses-congress-for-drone-powers-ahead-of-world-cup-olympics/): The White House is pressing lawmakers to give the administration more power to take down aerial drones in domestic airspace in advance of the U.S. hosting the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic games, according to three people involved in ongoing negotiations. The push to attach the measure to a must-pass defense policy bill in - [College football Rivalry Week preview: Ohio State-Michigan, Texas A&M-Texas](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-rivalry-week-preview-ohio-state-michigan-texas-am-texas/): Bill ConnellyNov 27, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. It seems like only yesterday that Florida State was running circles around Alabama, LSU was scoring a statement win over Clemson, Miami was defeating Notre Dame - [This Thanksgiving's real drama may be Michael Burry versus Nvidia](https://buzzquad.com/this-thanksgivings-real-drama-may-be-michael-burry-versus-nvidia/): While you were fussing over the details over Thanksgiving, celebrity investor Michael Burry — played by Christian Bale in “The Big Short” — was waging an increasingly ferocious war against Nvidia. It’s a fight worth watching because Perry might actually win it. What makes this different from any other AI bubble warning is that Perry - [Democrats Have Finally Found Their Economic Voice, They Can’t Afford to Turn Back Now](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-have-finally-found-their-economic-voice-they-cant-afford-to-turn-back-now/): This comes after Republican Tennessee Secretary of State Trey Hargett sent two letters earlier this fall. The first, sent on September 8, said that in order to get the state and federal grants that pass through his office, libraries must comply with a Tennessee law that bars diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices from agencies, - [AirPods Are Up to 47% Off at Amazon for Black Friday](https://buzzquad.com/airpods-are-up-to-47-off-at-amazon-for-black-friday/): Black Friday 2025 is in full swing, with Amazon’s massive sale event now running through Cyber Monday, December 1st. This means there is still plenty of time to lock in savings of up to 47% on the AirPods lineup, featuring the first-ever discount on the AirPods Pro 3 alongside the lowest-ever prices on the AirPods 4, - [Even Trump may not be able to deliver a deal that would satisfy Putin.](https://buzzquad.com/even-trump-may-not-be-able-to-deliver-a-deal-that-would-satisfy-putin/): The 28-point peace plan is now a 19-point peace plan. President Donald Trump says the plan for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine that was presented to Kyiv last week, and was so heavily tilted toward Russia’s demands that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it “one of most difficult moments in our history,” has been “fine-tuned” after - [2025 NFL Thanksgiving schedule, picks, odds, injuries](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nfl-thanksgiving-schedule-picks-odds-injuries/): Nov 26, 2025, 06:25 AM ET The Week 13 schedule for the 2025 NFL season begins with a great slate of Thanksgiving Day matchups, and we have you covered for what should be an exciting holiday. According to ESPN Research, the average over/under point total of 51.2 is the highest for Thanksgiving games over the - [The future will be explained to you in Palo Alto](https://buzzquad.com/the-future-will-be-explained-to-you-in-palo-alto/): On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who build things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s to come. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and the line-up is truly ridiculous. The series has been bounced around the themed world nursing From TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a - [Will AT&T Choose Profits Over People? New Petition Demands Corporation Cut Ties With ICE](https://buzzquad.com/will-att-choose-profits-over-people-new-petition-demands-corporation-cut-ties-with-ice/): As Ramiz Alakbarov, Deputy Special Coordinator of the United Nations for the Middle East Peace Process, said, He explained On Monday in a briefing to the UN Security Council: “Two years of fighting have left nearly 80% of Gaza’s 250,000 structures damaged or destroyed. More than 1.7 million people remain displaced, many of them living - [iPad Mini 8: Four Major New Features to Expect](https://buzzquad.com/ipad-mini-8-four-major-new-features-to-expect/): Apple’s eighth-generation iPad mini is highly likely to arrive next year, offering a significant refresh of the device with at least four major new features. OLED Display The next-generation version of the ‌iPad mini‌ could feature an OLED display, as part of Apple’s plan to expand the display technology across many more of its devices. - [‘Is the price of doing this worth it?’: North Carolina Republicans worry about Trump immigration raids](https://buzzquad.com/is-the-price-of-doing-this-worth-it-north-carolina-republicans-worry-about-trump-immigration-raids/): Some North Carolina Republicans are worried President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown in the battleground state could backfire. The Trump administration has touted its North Carolina surge as a successful operation targeting the “worst of the worst” criminals, but some Republicans in the state — which will feature one of the most expensive and hotly - [Week 14 Anger Index: Why Notre Dame deserves the benefit of the doubt](https://buzzquad.com/week-14-anger-index-why-notre-dame-deserves-the-benefit-of-the-doubt/): David HaleNov 25, 2025, 08:28 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN in 2012. Graduate of the University of Delaware. We don’t talk nearly enough about luck in sports. It’s only reasonable to want to believe the best team always wins, that the outcome of a game is the reward for a better process, - [Uber and WeRide's robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is officially driverless](https://buzzquad.com/uber-and-werides-robotaxi-service-in-abu-dhabi-is-officially-driverless/): A year after launching a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, Chinese self-driving vehicle technology company WeRide and its partner Uber are now able to launch this driverless service. The commercial taxi service, which will no longer have a human safety operator behind the wheel, is open to the public and will start with routes - [World Energy Outlook Underscores Inevitable Clean Energy Growth, Urgency of Rapid Fossil Fuel Phaseout](https://buzzquad.com/world-energy-outlook-underscores-inevitable-clean-energy-growth-urgency-of-rapid-fossil-fuel-phaseout/): The National Nurses United Federation also called for Medicare for All on Monday, citing a recent West Health/Gallup report reconnaissance It found that 47% of US adults worry they won’t be able to afford health care next year, the highest level since they started tracking in 2021. “The urgency of this is real,” said Western - [A historian explains how the Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who has been erased](https://buzzquad.com/a-historian-explains-how-the-pilgrims-took-over-thanksgiving-and-who-has-been-erased/): This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Nine in 10 Americans gather around a table to share food on Thanksgiving. At this polarizing moment, anything that promises to bring Americans together warrants our attention. But as a historian of religion, I feel obliged to recount how popular interpretations of Thanksgiving also have pulled us apart. - [Trump was going to roll out a health care plan. Then Republicans weighed in.](https://buzzquad.com/trump-was-going-to-roll-out-a-health-care-plan-then-republicans-weighed-in/): Donald Trump’s health care plan is in limbo after pushback from Republicans who were caught off guard by the president’s forthcoming proposal — questioning, in particular, whether it would include additional abortion restrictions. Trump had been expected to unveil a new policy framework Monday afternoon, said two people familiar with the plan and granted anonymity - [College Football Power Rankings: How did the Top 25 look in Week 13?](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-power-rankings-how-did-the-top-25-look-in-week-13/): Nov 24, 2025, 07:25 AM ET USC averaged 190.8 rushing yards across its first 10 games this fall. On Saturday, an Oregon defense that struggled to stop the run in the early parts of this fall stifled the No. 15 Trojans’ ground game, limiting USC to 52 rushing yards as the No. 7 Ducks improved - [India's gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive](https://buzzquad.com/indias-gig-workers-win-legal-status-but-access-to-social-security-remains-elusive/): India has granted legal status to millions of gig workers and platforms under newly implemented labor laws, marking a milestone for the country’s delivery, ride-hailing and e-commerce industries – but with benefits unclear and platforms beginning to weigh their liabilities, access to social security remains elusive. This recognition comes from the Social Security Act – - [What To Book In Advance For A New York City Trip](https://buzzquad.com/what-to-book-in-advance-for-a-new-york-city-trip/): 12 If you’re planning a trip to New York City, one of the first questions that comes to your mind is probably what to book in advance. Overall, the Statue of Liberty is a must-see (since it’s the most popular attraction in New York City), while other things like museums, observatories, and restaurants will depend - [Further | Quiet, Piggy | Opinion](https://buzzquad.com/further-quiet-piggy-opinion/): Whew. Last week was…a week. Enraging, astounding, often venomous, with flailing small dicktator energy all around. There were pigs, dogs, bonesaws, pedophiles, tumbling polls, charming Marxists, almost everything he’s done declared illegal and defiant Democrats threatened with death for, um, defending the rule of law. Sen. Chris Murphy’s message to those still complacent before the - [Lukas Gage Explains Why He's 10 Percent Straight](https://buzzquad.com/lukas-gage-explains-why-hes-10-percent-straight/): Listen, while it’s playful banter between Owen and Lukas, I can’t help but be triggered by this conversation. Not in some overly dramatic meltdown type of way, but as someone who identifies as bisexual, I found myself hitting every beat of this conversation with a friend, once or twice. In LGBTQ+ circles, it feels like - [How TikTok, micro-dramas, and distracted viewers are reshaping TV](https://buzzquad.com/how-tiktok-micro-dramas-and-distracted-viewers-are-reshaping-tv/): It’s no secret that the way we consume media these days is different than it was 10 years ago. Who doesn’t like to be on their phone while they’re watching TV? Well, Hollywood has noticed your attention is split. And as a result, individuals like Kris Jenner and companies like Disney are investing in new - [College football Week 13 recap: Where chaos could be lurking](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-week-13-recap-where-chaos-could-be-lurking/): Bill ConnellyNov 23, 2025, 06:10 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The penultimate week of the college football regular season gave us plenty of entertainment. We got an incredible comeback in Salt Lake City, we got some - [TechCrunch Mobility: Searching for the robotaxi tipping point](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-searching-for-the-robotaxi-tipping-point/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Before we get started, a quick clean-up item. The Transportation Newsletter will not be published next Friday due to the Thanksgiving - [350.org Warns COP30 Draft Texts Fall Short on Fossil Fuel Phaseout and Climate Finance Despite Strong Global Momentum](https://buzzquad.com/350-org-warns-cop30-draft-texts-fall-short-on-fossil-fuel-phaseout-and-climate-finance-despite-strong-global-momentum/): “We are deeply disappointed that the administration has chosen to end Minnesota’s Somali Temporary Protection Program, a legal lifeline for families who have built their lives here for decades,” said Jelani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Minnesota. He said In response. “This decision, fueled by harmful disinformation campaigns that we - [SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on brand new Falcon 9 rocket – Spaceflight Now](https://buzzquad.com/spacex-launches-28-starlink-satellites-from-vandenberg-on-brand-new-falcon-9-rocket-spaceflight-now/): A file photo of a Falcon 9 rocket at Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched a brand new Falcon 9 booster on a mission from California to deploy another batch of satellites for the company’s Starlink internet service. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force - [Even as global crop prices fall, India's Arya.ag is attracting investors — and staying profitable](https://buzzquad.com/even-as-global-crop-prices-fall-indias-arya-ag-is-attracting-investors-and-staying-profitable/): Arya.agan Indian agri-tech company that provides warehousing facilities near farms and provides lending services to hundreds of thousands of farmers, has attracted investor interest and remained profitable even as global crop prices continue to decline in a volatile commodity market. Investor interest has crystallized in GEF Capital Partners’ recent all-stock Series D round, totaling $81 - [Jobs Report Reveals Continued Weakening of the Labor Market](https://buzzquad.com/jobs-report-reveals-continued-weakening-of-the-labor-market/): “Asking the rich and big corporations to start paying their fair share of taxes is not radical. It’s exactly the right thing to do,” declared Sanders – who endorsed Mamdani even before his June primary victory over former New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo and his “billionaire-backed status quo.” the 34 years old The mayor - [Simone Biles serves as credentialed photographer at Bears-49ers](https://buzzquad.com/simone-biles-serves-as-credentialed-photographer-at-bears-49ers/): Move aside, gymnastic vaults and mats — Simone Biles might have a new job on her hands. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The 11-time Olympic medalist appeared as a credentialed photographer during “Sunday Night Football” between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, is a safety for Chicago. Biles wore an NFL - [Less accurate, less accessible: How the Trump administration is fudging the numbers](https://buzzquad.com/less-accurate-less-accessible-how-the-trump-administration-is-fudging-the-numbers/): One of the biggest changes so far during President Donald Trump’s second term has been the steady degradation of basic data collection. In some cases, moves have been driven by his ideological resistance to the numbers themselves; in others, by a desire to bury uncomfortable trends. And in many places, it’s simply the result of - [NFL head coaching carousel intel, latest Week 18 buzz, news](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-head-coaching-carousel-intel-latest-week-18-buzz-news/): Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 - ['College dropout' has become the most coveted startup founder credential](https://buzzquad.com/college-dropout-has-become-the-most-coveted-startup-founder-credential/): Although prominent founders like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg did not finish college, they are numerous studies displays The vast majority of successful startups were founded by bachelor’s degrees graduate grades. Despite this data, the appeal of the dropout founder remains, although VC enthusiasm for “non-degree-holders” is far from consistent. It’s a phenomenon - [Economic Liberties Senior Fellow Katherine Van Dyck to Testify Before US House Committee on How Private Equity is Gutting Youth Sports](https://buzzquad.com/economic-liberties-senior-fellow-katherine-van-dyck-to-testify-before-us-house-committee-on-how-private-equity-is-gutting-youth-sports/): Increases range from 28 cents in Minnesota to $2 in Hawaii, with an average rise of 67 cents across all 19 states. More than 8.3 million workers will benefit from the increases according to Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The average minimum wage in those 19 states will rise to $14.57 in 2026, up from $13.90 - [Top photos of the day by The Associated Press](https://buzzquad.com/top-photos-of-the-day-by-the-associated-press/): From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Travelers queue for Eurostar services at St Pancras International station in London, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali) Travelers queue for Eurostar services at St Pancras International station in London, Tuesday, Dec. - [The federal government’s top watchdog has retired. Now Congress has to pick a replacement.](https://buzzquad.com/the-federal-governments-top-watchdog-has-retired-now-congress-has-to-pick-a-replacement/): For the first time in nearly two decades, Congress is on the hunt for a new boss at the federal government’s top watchdog agency. With the retirement of comptroller general Gene Dodaro, longtime Government Accountability Office employee Orice Williams Brown is stepping in to lead the more-than-3,000-person agency in an acting capacity. Congressional leaders are - [LeBron James' career told through 23 photos](https://buzzquad.com/lebron-james-career-told-through-23-photos/): Dave McMenaminDec 30, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. For more than half of Nat Butler’s 40-year career working as a photographer for the NBA, he has had - [The phone is dead. Long live . . . what exactly?](https://buzzquad.com/the-phone-is-dead-long-live-what-exactly/): John Callahan, co-founder of True Ventures, doesn’t think we’ll be using smartphones the way we do now in five years, and perhaps not at all in 10 years. For a venture capitalist whose company has had some big winners over two decades — from consumer brands like Fitbit, Ring, and Peloton, to enterprise software makers - [Following Groundwork’s Bombshell Report, FTC Opens Investigation Into Instacart Price Experimentation](https://buzzquad.com/following-groundworks-bombshell-report-ftc-opens-investigation-into-instacart-price-experimentation/): Since the Supreme Court of the United States Dobbs v. Women’s Health Jackson The ruling ended the federal right to abortion in 2022, and far-right activists and politicians have intensified their fight for fetal personhood policies. Pregnancy Justice found that in the two years following the decision, the number of people facing criminal charges related - [Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Greer Reveals the 'Meanest Thing' He Said After 12-Year Estrangement](https://buzzquad.com/kelsey-grammers-daughter-greer-reveals-the-meanest-thing-he-said-after-12-year-estrangement/): NEED TO KNOW Greer Grammer opened up about her relationship with her dad, actor Kelsey Grammer The Awkward actress, who reconnected with her dad at 16 after a 12-year estrangement, said he once suggested to her mother that Greer should change her last name so it would “be easier” for her growing up “I think - [What will Zohran Mamdani do as NYC mayor?](https://buzzquad.com/what-will-zohran-mamdani-do-as-nyc-mayor/): If one elected official had a breakout year in 2025, it’s New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The 34-year-old former state assembly member came out of nowhere to win a Democratic primary that included established names such as incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Then, Mamdani won the election his way, lapping - [Giannis Antetokounmpo returns: What's next for the Bucks?](https://buzzquad.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-returns-whats-next-for-the-bucks/): Jamal CollierDec 29, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota’s iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson. He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and previously covered - [Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about](https://buzzquad.com/meta-just-bought-manus-an-ai-startup-everyone-has-been-talking-about/): Mark Zuckerberg strikes again. Meta Platforms has acquired Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup that has been the talk of Silicon Valley since it debuted this spring with a demo video that instantly went viral. The clip showed an AI agent that can do things like screen job candidates, plan vacations, and analyze stock portfolios. Manos - [Burgum’s Offshore Wind Halt of Questionable Legality](https://buzzquad.com/burgums-offshore-wind-halt-of-questionable-legality/): The Secretary of the Interior’s (DOI) abrupt cessation of all leases for major offshore wind generation facilities under construction is legally indefensible and raises significant conflicts of interest issues, according to a letter Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) sent to congressional committees today. Last week, Interior Department Secretary Doug Burgum announced that the administration - [Tracking DTE power outages in Metro Detroit as storm brings high winds](https://buzzquad.com/tracking-dte-power-outages-in-metro-detroit-as-storm-brings-high-winds/): 4Warn Weather – A winter storm with damaging winds, rain and snow is moving across Michigan, causing some power outages. In this article, we’ll track power outages caused by the storm, should they occur. For the most up-to-date outage information, visit DTE’s outage center. As of 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, DTE Energy reported more than - [3 policy heavyweights endangered by redistricting](https://buzzquad.com/3-policy-heavyweights-endangered-by-redistricting/): Members of both parties have yet to reckon with one inevitable consequence of the redistricting fight that’s rippling across the country — the loss of years of policy expertise on Capitol Hill. While many of the lawmakers at risk of losing their seats in the redistricting wars have only a few years under their belt, - [How to do two coaching jobs during the College Football Playoff](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-do-two-coaching-jobs-during-the-college-football-playoff/): Adam RittenbergDec 28, 2025, 08:00 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. THE PHONE BUZZED and the voice on the other end sounded characteristically upbeat and cheerful, but also a bit worn down. Collin Klein was a week away from calling offensive plays for Texas A&M in the - [Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos](https://buzzquad.com/sauron-the-high-end-home-security-startup-for-super-premium-customers-plucks-a-new-ceo-out-of-sonos/): When Kevin Hartz’s security system failed to alert him when an intruder rang his doorbell and tried to enter his San Francisco home late one night, the serial entrepreneur decided that existing solutions weren’t good enough. Its co-founder Jack Abraham experienced similar frustrations at his Miami Beach residence. In 2024, they launched Sauron — named - [ACLU Will Challenge Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Effort to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth](https://buzzquad.com/aclu-will-challenge-trump-administrations-unconstitutional-effort-to-ban-gender-affirming-care-for-transgender-youth/): The rural town of Jabo is part of Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria, which the Trump administration and the Nigerian government said was bombed during the raid. Both sides said that the militants were killed during the attack, but did not identify them or determine the number of victims. Kabir Adamu, a security analyst from - [Brigitte Bardot, une seconde vie au service de la cause animale](https://buzzquad.com/brigitte-bardot-une-seconde-vie-au-service-de-la-cause-animale/): L’actrice a arrêté sa carrière cinématographique en 1973 pour se consacrer à la protection des animaux et créer par la suite sa propre fondation. « Si, un jour, on m’avait proposé un pacte en me disant par exemple Brigitte Bardot, donnez votre vie et on ne tuera plus jamais de chevaux pour les manger, ou encore on - [2025 heroes: Five people who risked their lives to save strangers](https://buzzquad.com/2025-heroes-five-people-who-risked-their-lives-to-save-strangers/): One of my favorite books is Larissa MacFarquhar’s Strangers Drowning: Impossible Idealism, Drastic Choices, and the Urge to Help. The book is, in part, a study of people who take altruism so seriously it starts to look almost alien to the rest of us — the kind of people who donate to others the money - [NFL Week 17 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy tips](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-17-picks-predictions-schedule-odds-fantasy-tips/): Dec 27, 2025, 11:00 PM ET The Week 17 NFL schedule for the 2025 season continues with some exciting matchups after an eventful Christmas Day slate of games. The Seahawks will battle the Panthers, and the Buccaneers will head down to Miami for an intrastate matchup. Then two teams in the mix for the NFC’s - [Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity](https://buzzquad.com/best-apple-watch-apps-for-boosting-your-productivity/): Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool to help people stay productive and get work done. This is especially true for people who are easily distracted by their phones. Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth - [Further | The Least Among Us: The Elemental Heart of the Story](https://buzzquad.com/further-the-least-among-us-the-elemental-heart-of-the-story/): This holiday season, writes John Pavlovitz, “it’s a Herculean task to let our hearts be light.” Daily, we confront the afflictions of an impossibly dark time – the cruelties wrought by a vile assemblage of hacks, liars, racists and sadists who delight in Christmas-decked thugs menacing brown people with, “YOU’RE GOING HO HO HOME.” Instead, - [Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un celebrates sharing ‘blood, life and death’ with Russia | Ukraine](https://buzzquad.com/ukraine-war-briefing-kim-jong-un-celebrates-sharing-blood-life-and-death-with-russia-ukraine/): The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, has highlighted how his country and Russia had shared “blood, life and death” in the Ukraine war in a new year’s greeting to Vladimir Putin. In the message, published by the state-run KCNA news agency, Kim said 2025 was a “really meaningful year” for the bilateral alliance that was - [4 ways China-US relations could fracture in 2026](https://buzzquad.com/4-ways-china-us-relations-could-fracture-in-2026/): The message from Capitol Hill on both sides of the aisle is clear: Get ready for U.S. relations with China to spiral all over again in the new year. The one-year trade truce brokered in October between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is already looking shaky. And lawmakers are preparing to reup - [NFL Week 17 latest buzz, questions, news and fantasy tips](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-17-latest-buzz-questions-news-and-fantasy-tips/): Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 - [How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming](https://buzzquad.com/how-reality-crushed-ynsect-the-french-startup-that-had-raised-over-600m-for-insect-farming/): French startup Ÿect “Iron Man” star Robert Downey Jr. has stepped into the spotlight. It is described by its advantages on the “Late Show” during Super Bowl Weekend 2021. Now, nearly four years later, the insect breeding company Placed under judicial liquidation -Basically bankruptcy – for insolvency. The company’s demise was not surprising, as Ÿnsect - [EU: New Rules on Asylum and ‘Safe Countries’ Undermine the Foundation of Refugee Protection](https://buzzquad.com/eu-new-rules-on-asylum-and-safe-countries-undermine-the-foundation-of-refugee-protection/): In response to the agreements between the European Parliament and the Council on new EU asylum rules, which undermine the basis of refugee protection, Olivia Sandberg Diez, EU Migration and Asylum Lawyer at Amnesty International, said: “This is an unprecedented attack on asylum in the EU, and must be understood in the context of a - [For Good' details you may have missed as Boq transformed into Tin Man](https://buzzquad.com/for-good-details-you-may-have-missed-as-boq-transformed-into-tin-man/): In the age of CGI, the Wicked team kept effects as practical as possible — particularly when designing the final look for Boq (Ethan Slater), who transforms into Tin Man in Wicked: For Good. “We had the most wonderful, finest prosthetics, so it would never ever take away the person,” says hair and makeup department - [The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol](https://buzzquad.com/the-12-days-of-christmas-explained-the-story-behind-the-carol/): Editor’s note, December 25, 8 am ET: This story is being republished for the holiday season. It was originally published in 2020. It might seem unbelievable given that the “Christmas creep” now begins before Halloween, but the true Christmas season actually starts on Christmas Day itself. That’s right: December 25 marks the official start of - [NFL execs on Tua Tagovailoa's future, Dolphins' next moves](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-execs-on-tua-tagovailoas-future-dolphins-next-moves/): Jeremy FowlerDec 24, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 after - [How a Spanish virus brought Google to Málaga](https://buzzquad.com/how-a-spanish-virus-brought-google-to-malaga/): After 33 years, Bernardo Quintero decided it was time to find the person who changed his life – the anonymous programmer who created a computer virus that infected his university decades earlier. The virus is called Malaga virusIt was mostly harmless. But the challenge of defeating it sparked Quintero’s passion for cybersecurity, eventually leading him - [Cross-Ideological Coalition to Congress: Rein in Trump’s National Guard Deployments](https://buzzquad.com/cross-ideological-coalition-to-congress-rein-in-trumps-national-guard-deployments/): Last Thursday, five organizations from across the ideological spectrum I sent a message Call on Congress to rein in the President’s deployment of the National Guard at home. One message follows another Court ruling Regarding the legality of publishing operations. Noting that Trump’s National Guard deployments are “alien to our nation’s laws, history, and values,” - [Travis Kelce Says 'I Love You, Tay' and Reveals Best Gift He's Ever Got Taylor Swift](https://buzzquad.com/travis-kelce-says-i-love-you-tay-and-reveals-best-gift-hes-ever-got-taylor-swift/): NEED TO KNOW “I will say one of Tay’s favorite gifts that I got her was the bread slicer,” Travis Kelce revealed on the Christmas Eve episode of his New Heights podcast “Gosh, they’re the best gut healers,” Travis added about her love of making sourdough Swift is known to be a baking enthusiast and - [Donald Trump and Mike Lindell are targeting Tim Walz. Some Republicans are worried that could backfire.](https://buzzquad.com/donald-trump-and-mike-lindell-are-targeting-tim-walz-some-republicans-are-worried-that-could-backfire/): Minnesota has been the white whale for Republicans in the Trump era. And 2026 could be the year they finally break through — if President Donald Trump and one of the most prolific peddlers of conspiracy theories about the 2020 election don’t sink their chances. Republicans are growing optimistic about their chances of unseating Democratic - [NBA Power Rankings: All 30 teams' most exciting young rising player](https://buzzquad.com/nba-power-rankings-all-30-teams-most-exciting-young-rising-player/): Dec 24, 2025, 07:00 AM ET The NBA regular season is in full swing ahead of a blockbuster slate of games on Christmas Day. In the East, the New York Knicks are riding their NBA Cup championship, surging to second in the East. However, the rest of the conference remains in flux as the other - [The year data centers went from backend to center stage](https://buzzquad.com/the-year-data-centers-went-from-backend-to-center-stage/): There was a time when most Americans had little knowledge about their local data center. Server farms, the invisible but important backbone of the Internet, have long been a point of interest for people outside the tech industry, not to mention an issue with particularly captivating political resonance. Well, as of 2025, it looks like - [Facing Backlash and FTC Probe, Instacart Ends Pricing Experiments In Wake of Groundwork Report](https://buzzquad.com/facing-backlash-and-ftc-probe-instacart-ends-pricing-experiments-in-wake-of-groundwork-report/): Youssef Tarazi (31 years old), a Palestinian Christian, said, “Churches have suspended all celebrations outside their walls due to the circumstances that Gaza is going through.” M.E. “We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through prayer within the church only, but our joy remains incomplete.” “This year, we cannot celebrate while still mourning those who - [AWS Storage Gateway now supports Nutanix AHV](https://buzzquad.com/aws-storage-gateway-now-supports-nutanix-ahv/): Amazon Web Services is adding support for the Nutanix AHV hypervisor within its Storage Gateway service. This allows organizations using Nutanix AHV to connect their on-premises infrastructure to AWS storage via S3 File, Tape, and Volume gateways. The expansion applies to all AWS regions and makes it possible to implement Storage Gateway in environments running - [The internal dispute that could derail the GOP’s 2026 agenda](https://buzzquad.com/the-internal-dispute-that-could-derail-the-gops-2026-agenda/): With the midterms bearing down on them, Republicans are facing a nasty intraparty fight early next year over their legislative agenda: Should they attempt to pass a party-line bill focused on health care after failing to address expiring insurance subsidies? GOP factions have been divided for months about the prospect of a second reconciliation bill. - [Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big clubs need?](https://buzzquad.com/transfer-window-preview-what-do-europes-big-clubs-need/): Dec 23, 2025, 04:00 AM ET The transfer window opens in early January across the Premier League, German Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, Spanish LaLiga and Italian Serie A. But clubs have been busy planning their business for months. There were plenty of big moves last summer, so can we expect a repeat? ESPN’s reporters have - [Trump administration's ban on foreign-made drones starts this week — you can say goodbye to new DJI models](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administrations-ban-on-foreign-made-drones-starts-this-week-you-can-say-goodbye-to-new-dji-models/): On Monday, the Trump administration’s Federal Communications Commission banned the distribution of all new foreign-made drone models in the United States, citing “national security concerns.” Americans who already own older foreign models of drones will still be able to use the products, the government said. in Fact sheet Published Monday, the FCC claimed that “criminals, - [Further | Wowza: Food Fight Clean-Up In Wingnut Aisle 47](https://buzzquad.com/further-wowza-food-fight-clean-up-in-wingnut-aisle-47/): In what has been dubbed the “Olympics of Grievances,” “The Clown Convention,” and “WrestleMania with Podcasters,” the MAGA group gathered for the first time since Charlie Kirk’s death for an ostensibly celebratory bash. AmericaFest Which quickly turned into a toxic mess of orcs who hated each other. Despite the impressive façade, harsh criticism flew: Anti-Semitism! - [Wegovy Pill: The Needle-Free Revolution in GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs](https://buzzquad.com/wegovy-pill-the-needle-free-revolution-in-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs/): The End of the Needle? How the Wegovy Pill is Redefining the Weight Loss Revolution For millions of people struggling with chronic weight management, the breakthrough of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic felt like a miracle—with one sharp, literal catch. The requirement of a weekly self-injection remained a significant psychological and logistical barrier. That - [Vince Zampella Crash: The Survival and Legacy of a Gaming Titan](https://buzzquad.com/vince-zampella-crash-the-survival-and-legacy-of-a-gaming-titan/): The Sunset Blvd Incident: What Vince Zampella’s Narrow Escape Means for the Future of Gaming The screech of tires on Sunset Boulevard is a common sound in the heart of Los Angeles, but for the global gaming community, a recent collision sent shockwaves far beyond the asphalt of West Hollywood. Vince Zampella, the mastermind behind - [DrinkWise Preview: NBL26 - Round 13, Game 2 v Tasmania JackJumpers](https://buzzquad.com/drinkwise-preview-nbl26-round-13-game-2-v-tasmania-jackjumpers/): It’s time for the return of The Open Air Game! One of the highlights of the NBL calendar, we will take on the Tasmania JackJumpers under the night sky on Tuesday in another edition of the Bass Strait Battle, powered by Marinus Link. 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After compiling a perfect coaching pedigree — he played for Bill Walsh, Tom Osborne and Bill Belichick and coached for Frank Solich and Chip Kelly — - [OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks](https://buzzquad.com/openai-says-ai-browsers-may-always-be-vulnerable-to-prompt-injection-attacks/): Even as OpenAI works to harden its Atlas AI Browser against cyberattacks, the company acknowledges that spot injection, a type of attack that manipulates AI agents into following malicious instructions often hidden in web pages or emails, is a risk that won’t go away anytime soon — raising questions about how safe it is for - [The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo](https://buzzquad.com/the-8-best-airbnb-experiences-in-tokyo/): Tokyo is one of those cities that seems endlessly deep. You could visit dozens of times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve been there about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is - [Trump’s Energy Emergency Orders Should Prevent Morgan Stanley’s Electricity Exports](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-energy-emergency-orders-should-prevent-morgan-stanleys-electricity-exports/): A retired general, UN experts and former senior military legal advisers were among those who warned that Hegseth and service members directly involved in the strike — as well as other attacks on more than two dozen boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific — could be responsible for war crimes or murder. Raskin and - [The Rookie cast comments reveal a troubling behind-the-scenes reality](https://buzzquad.com/the-rookie-cast-comments-reveal-a-troubling-behind-the-scenes-reality/): As a major fan of The Rookie, the year 2025 gave me a lot to be thankful for related to the police procedural drama series. For example, several episodes that aired on ABC for the first time in 2025 included moments that reminded me why fans love the show. On top of that, I have - [Democrats are united in bashing GOP on Obamacare. Medicare for All could reopen a rift.](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-are-united-in-bashing-gop-on-obamacare-medicare-for-all-could-reopen-a-rift/): Progressives are pushing Medicare for All in some of the Democratic Party’s most competitive Senate primaries next year, threatening the unity the party has found on attacking Republicans over expiring Obamacare subsidies. In Maine, Graham Platner said he’s making Medicare for All a “core part” of his platform in his race against Gov. 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Waymo said - [AI chatbots share climate conspiracies, denial and disinformation](https://buzzquad.com/ai-chatbots-share-climate-conspiracies-denial-and-disinformation/): Investigators tested popular AI-based chatbots — ChatGPT, MetaAI, and Grok — to see whether they provide climate misinformation, and whether they are more likely to provide misleading climate information to users with conspiratorial beliefs than to those without conspiratorial beliefs. Language surrounding the recent climate talks brought up by Grok – the chatbot for the - [Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack](https://buzzquad.com/australian-pm-announces-intelligence-review-as-country-mourns-bondi-attack/): Watch: ‘You can’t let fear win’ – Bondi beachgoers return after fatal attack Katy Watson,Australia Correspondent at Bondi Beachand Harry Sekulich Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a review into the police and national intelligence agencies after the Bondi Beach attack in Sydney. “The ISIS-inspired atrocity last Sunday reinforces the rapidly changing security environment - [This Indiana Democrat wants a redistricting ceasefire](https://buzzquad.com/this-indiana-democrat-wants-a-redistricting-ceasefire/): As Republicans in his state’s legislature considered joining a Donald Trump-backed effort to redraw congressional maps in the GOP’s favor, Rep. Frank Mrvan kept quiet. The new lines would have doomed the low-key Democrat representing Indiana’s northwest corner, but only now — after Republicans in the state Senate roundly rejected the Trump push — is - [Inside the Bears' wild comeback win over the Packers in OT](https://buzzquad.com/inside-the-bears-wild-comeback-win-over-the-packers-in-ot/): Kalyn KahlerDec 21, 2025, 01:10 AM ET Close Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN. Kalyn reports on a range of NFL topics. She reported about the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and found out what current and former Cowboys players really think about the tour groups of fans that roam - ['It felt so wrong': Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was](https://buzzquad.com/it-felt-so-wrong-colin-angle-on-irobot-the-ftc-and-the-amazon-deal-that-never-was/): When iRobot filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Sunday, it marked the end of an era for one of America’s most beloved robotics companies. The Roomba maker, which had sold over 50 million robots since its 2002 launch, had survived 35 years of near-death experiences and technical challenges only to be undone by what founder - [US: Masked Federal Agents Undermine Rule of Law](https://buzzquad.com/us-masked-federal-agents-undermine-rule-of-law/): Federal immigration enforcement officials in the United States now commonly work masked and without visible identification, exacerbating the abusive and unaccountable nature of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, Human Rights Watch said today. The ill-defined and widespread nature of these practices is fundamentally inconsistent with US obligations to ensure that law enforcement abuses are - [The Great Flood review – Korean apocalypse movie swerves into sinister sci-fi territory | Movies](https://buzzquad.com/the-great-flood-review-korean-apocalypse-movie-swerves-into-sinister-sci-fi-territory-movies/): Kim Byung-woo’s chimeric but not unenjoyable sixth feature begins like a normal apocalypse movie, with a deluge inundating Seoul. Then it flirts with taking on social stratification baggage as a beleaguered mother tries to climb up her 30-storey apartment block to escape the rising flood waters. 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Dec 19, 2025, 07:46 AM ET In 2025, seven years into legalized sports betting, the industry faced some of its biggest challenges yet, rocked by multiple high-profile scandals, embroiled in taxation issues and confronted by a - [Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership](https://buzzquad.com/sequoia-partner-spreads-debunked-brown-shooting-theory-testing-new-leadership/): Sequoia Capital partner Sean Maguire is once again drawing unwanted attention to the high-profile venture firm after he falsely accused a Palestinian student of being behind the December 13 mass shooting at Brown University and the subsequent killing of an MIT professor. In since-deleted posts on X, Maguire speculated that it “seems very likely” that - [Trump Ends Year on Voters’ Naughty List As Rising Unemployment and Snowballing Prices Crush Holiday Spirit](https://buzzquad.com/trump-ends-year-on-voters-naughty-list-as-rising-unemployment-and-snowballing-prices-crush-holiday-spirit/): He said: “Normally, Democrats insist on raising taxes, and Republicans insist on cutting spending. But given the size of our national debt as well as our proximity to the abyss, both are necessary.” “On the spending-cutting front… Social Security and Medicare benefits should be for future retirees Means tested– Need-based, meaning – The age at - [How to watch & talking points: Cairns v New Zealand](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-watch-talking-points-cairns-v-new-zealand/): Cairns Taipans v New Zealand BreakersFriday, December 19, 7.30pm AEDT Cairns Convention Centre How to watch‍ ‍Watch every game live on ESPN. >> How to watch ESPN Tickets >> Ticketing information How to follow & live scores ‍Live scores, stats, breaking news and game highlights are available via the new and improved NBL App. >> Visit Game Centre - [MAGA infighting erupts at Turning Point USA Conference](https://buzzquad.com/maga-infighting-erupts-at-turning-point-usa-conference/): PHOENIX — Members of the MAGA faithful gathered here Thursday to kick off Turning Point USA’s America Fest, the largest meeting for the organization since its founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot to death on a Utah college campus in September. Despite that somber backdrop, the event quickly devolved into a spectacle of MAGA infighting. Ben - [Ranking NFL head coach potential openings: Best, worst jobs](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-nfl-head-coach-potential-openings-best-worst-jobs/): Bill BarnwellDec 18, 2025, 06:20 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement](https://buzzquad.com/apple-becomes-a-debt-collector-with-its-new-developer-agreement/): Apple on Wednesday Released Updated Developer License Agreement It grants the Company permission to recover unpaid funds, such as commissions or any other fees, by deducting them from in-app purchases it processes on behalf of developers, among other ways. This change will affect developers in areas where local law allows them to link to external - [Veterans For Peace Condemns Trump’s Illegal War on Venezuela](https://buzzquad.com/veterans-for-peace-condemns-trumps-illegal-war-on-venezuela/): The Standardization of Permits and Acceleration of Economic Development (SPEED) Act, led by U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas), would amend the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which “Often called “Magna Carta of federal environmental laws.” In a statement after the vote, Food & Water Watch Legal Director Tara Heinzen said: He - [DrinkWise Preview: NBL26 - Round 13, Game 1 v Illawarra Hawks](https://buzzquad.com/drinkwise-preview-nbl26-round-13-game-1-v-illawarra-hawks/): We are set to take the court for our second to last home game of 2025 on Thursday evening when the Illawarra Hawks travel down to Melbourne. Having split our two games against the Hawks so far this season, the matchup looms as a massive contest for both teams. Coming off the back of four - [The day Brian Fitzpatrick finally said enough](https://buzzquad.com/the-day-brian-fitzpatrick-finally-said-enough/): Brian Fitzpatrick, the five-term House Republican and perennial campaign target for Democrats, has long been viewed by GOP leaders as a team player. Until now. On Wednesday, his 52nd birthday, the congenial Pennsylvanian led a GOP mutiny against Speaker Mike Johnson over his handling of expiring Obamacare subsidies used by more than 20 million Americans. - [CFB Player Rank: The top 50 players in the 2025-26 playoff](https://buzzquad.com/cfb-player-rank-the-top-50-players-in-the-2025-26-playoff/): Dec 17, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Skim through the Heisman Trophy voting, and seven of the top 10 players will be on the field in this year’s College Football Playoff. Our apologies to Jeremiyah Love, whom we’d love to see there, too, but that’s an issue for Notre Dame and the ACC to work out. - [Adobe hit with proposed class-action, accused of misusing authors' work in AI training](https://buzzquad.com/adobe-hit-with-proposed-class-action-accused-of-misusing-authors-work-in-ai-training/): Like almost every other tech company out there, Adobe has leaned heavily into artificial intelligence over the past several years. The software company has launched a number of different AI services since 2023, including Firefly – an AI-powered media generation suite. However, the company’s full embrace of the technology may have led to problems, as - [A Petty, Vicious Wall Of Shame](https://buzzquad.com/a-petty-vicious-wall-of-shame/): Awful keep vomiting. The latest proof that there really is no disgusting bottom: The most broken and powerful human being on the planet has added to his “Presidential Walk of Fame” reality show bronze plaques beneath the photos denoting each president’s crudely revisionist “history.” He is certain to reserve the harshest insults he directed at - [Avatar: Fire and Ash First Reviews: Familiar, but Still a Spectacle to Behold](https://buzzquad.com/avatar-fire-and-ash-first-reviews-familiar-but-still-a-spectacle-to-behold/): The third installment of James Cameron’s Avatar franchise arrives in theaters this weekend, and the first reviews of the movie are online now. Titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, the sequel takes audiences back to Pandora for more adventures with Jake Sully and his Na’vi family, and it’s another 3D spectacle with the kind of action - [The Office and Abbott Elementary: How filmmaker Rob Reiner influenced our favorite comedies](https://buzzquad.com/the-office-and-abbott-elementary-how-filmmaker-rob-reiner-influenced-our-favorite-comedies/): Between the emerging details surrounding the gruesome deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, and the inflammatory remarks made in response by President Donald Trump, it’s been hard to sit and reflect on the legacy Reiner left behind as a filmmaker. During his directorial peak in the ’80s and ’90s, Reiner built - [Scouts, coaches weigh in on three-man race for No. 1 pick in 2026 NBA draft](https://buzzquad.com/scouts-coaches-weigh-in-on-three-man-race-for-no-1-pick-in-2026-nba-draft/): Jeremy Woo Close Jeremy Woo ESPN NBA draft analyst and writerJoined ESPN.com in 2023Covered the NBA and NBA draft for Sports Illustrated from 2015-2023 Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello Basketball recruiting insider Jeff Borzello is a basketball recruiting insider. He has joined ESPN in 2014. Dec 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET At the start of - [Weeks after raising $100M, investors pump another $180M into hot Indian startup MoEngage](https://buzzquad.com/weeks-after-raising-100m-investors-pump-another-180m-into-hot-indian-startup-moengage/): Engagea customer engagement platform used by consumer brands in 75 countries, announced a follow-on Series F deal worth US$180 million just over a month after securing US$100 million, with the majority of the latest funding providing liquidity to investors and employees through secondary transactions. In the latest raise, about $123 million was secondary, including a - [Statement on Mattel delaying release of its first toy with OpenAI](https://buzzquad.com/statement-on-mattel-delaying-release-of-its-first-toy-with-openai/): Trump also added Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria to that list, just days after he vowed to “revenge” an Islamic State militant who killed three Americans, including two service members, and wounded three others in Syria. Journalist James Stout to caution “Expanding the travel ban to Syria leaves few options for people - [Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna: Raphinha scores twice to put side seven points clear of Real Madrid](https://buzzquad.com/barcelona-2-0-osasuna-raphinha-scores-twice-to-put-side-seven-points-clear-of-real-madrid/): Raphinha’s second-half double helped Barcelona overcome a stubborn Osasuna and open up a seven-point lead on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. It looked set to be a frustrating evening for the defending champions, who had 21 shots to three for Osasuna until the Brazilian forward struck the opening blow in the 70th - [New York Young Republican Club gala draws white nationalist, far-right Germans as elected officials skip out](https://buzzquad.com/new-york-young-republican-club-gala-draws-white-nationalist-far-right-germans-as-elected-officials-skip-out/): NEW YORK — Two months after prominent members of a national Young Republican organization were exposed for their role in a hate-filled, private group chat, the city-based chapter showed it’s willing to welcome almost anyone. Inside Cipriani Wall Street, a lavish event space in the financial district, amid the sea of tuxedos and ball gowns, - [Judging biggest overreactions for NFL Week 15 games](https://buzzquad.com/judging-biggest-overreactions-for-nfl-week-15-games/): Dan GrazianoDec 14, 2025, 09:00 PM ET Close Dan Graziano is a senior NFL national reporter for ESPN, covering the entire league and breaking news. Dan also contributes to Get Up, NFL Live, SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Sunday NFL Countdown and Fantasy Football Now. He is a New Jersey native who joined ESPN in 2011, and - [VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power](https://buzzquad.com/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/): Even three years into the AI ​​boom, most AI startups still make money by selling to businesses, not individual consumers. Although consumers have quickly adopted general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT, most consumer-grade GenAI applications have yet to resonate. “A lot of the early AI applications around video, audio, and images were pretty cool,” Chi-Hua Chen, co-founder - [Further | Good vs. Evil: A Matter of Conscience](https://buzzquad.com/further-good-vs-evil-a-matter-of-conscience/): Lots of darkness. Along with all the rest, in quick succession, the Brown and Bondi Beach shootings, the murders of filmmaker and activist Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle, and then the responses. To Reiner’s endearingly awful end, a sick kid dropped disgusting, vile filth that “says it all” about who he is. In the - [Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat live scores and updates, match centre, Tim Seifert ton, Ollie Peake, blog overseas players, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Rizwan](https://buzzquad.com/melbourne-renegades-vs-brisbane-heat-live-scores-and-updates-match-centre-tim-seifert-ton-ollie-peake-blog-overseas-players-shaheen-shah-afridi-muhammad-rizwan/): Renegades star Tim Seifert has scored the first century of the BBL season, dispatching the Heat’s bowling cartel to all parts on Monday night. The Kiwi opening batsmen took some time to get his eye in, but from there went berserk with six sixes and nine boundaries on his way to triple figures. He now - [15 years into Obamacare, the GOP health care message is as muddled as ever](https://buzzquad.com/15-years-into-obamacare-the-gop-health-care-message-is-as-muddled-as-ever/): With key Obamacare tax credits set to expire within weeks, Democrats have unified behind a simple message: extend the subsidies and keep health insurance premiums from spiking for more than 20 million Americans. Republicans, meanwhile, have engaged in a wide-ranging blame game while scrambling to coalesce behind an easily digestible plan to lower health care - [NFL Week 15: Biggest questions, takeaways for every game](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-week-15-biggest-questions-takeaways-for-every-game/): NFL NationDec 14, 2025, 11:40 PM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season began with an NFC South game - [How iRobot lost its way home](https://buzzquad.com/how-irobot-lost-its-way-home/): There’s something painfully American about the arc of iRobot, the company that taught your vacuum how to navigate around furniture. Founded in 1990 in Bedford, Massachusetts, by MIT roboticist Rodney Brooks and his former students Colin Angell and Helen Greiner, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, marking a 35-year run that has - [Senate Health Care Votes: Major Reforms Are Urgently Needed](https://buzzquad.com/senate-health-care-votes-major-reforms-are-urgently-needed/): She continued, “Guns are the leading cause of death for young people in this nation. Only in America do we live in fear of being shot and killed in our schools, places of worship, and grocery stores.” “Now, as students, faculty and staff hide and barricade themselves in overwhelming fear, we once again call on - [Randy Travis to make appearance at Monroe Civic Center](https://buzzquad.com/randy-travis-to-make-appearance-at-monroe-civic-center/): MONROE, La. (KNOE) – The Monroe Civic Center will be hosting the More Life Tour on Mar 26, 2026, according to a Facebook Post on the Center’s social media page. The famous country music star Randy Travis will be making an appearance. Travis is said to be rejoining his band for the first time since - [How AI could reboot science and revive long-term economic growth](https://buzzquad.com/how-ai-could-reboot-science-and-revive-long-term-economic-growth/): America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. A Pew Research Center survey published in September found that 50 percent of respondents were more concerned than excited about AI; just 10 percent felt the opposite. Most people, 57 percent, said the societal risks were high, while a mere 25 percent thought - [College football bowls 2025: Storylines to watch for every game](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-bowls-2025-storylines-to-watch-for-every-game/): Bill ConnellyDec 13, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The “Bowls are dead!” chorus is growing louder. Notre Dame opted out after what had to feel like one of the crueler playoff snubs imaginable (non-2023 - [India's Spinny lines up $160M funding to acquire GoMechanic, sources say](https://buzzquad.com/indias-spinny-lines-up-160m-funding-to-acquire-gomechanic-sources-say/): barbedTechCrunch, an Indian online marketplace for used cars, is raising about $160 million as part of its move to acquire auto services startup GoMechanic, TechCrunch has learned. The Series G round, which includes a mix of primary and secondary transactions, will value the 10-year-old startup at about $1.8 billion after the money, three people familiar - [U.S. Trade Deficit Up, Manufacturing Jobs Down by 49,000, Other Manufacturing Growth Measures Mixed in First Nine Months of 2025](https://buzzquad.com/u-s-trade-deficit-up-manufacturing-jobs-down-by-49000-other-manufacturing-growth-measures-mixed-in-first-nine-months-of-2025/): She continued, “Guns are the leading cause of death for young people in this nation. Only in America do we live in fear of being shot and killed in our schools, places of worship, and grocery stores.” “Now, as students, faculty and staff hide and barricade themselves in overwhelming fear, we once again call on - ['ICE Kills': Guards Reportedly Choked Man to Death at El Paso Detention Center](https://buzzquad.com/ice-kills-guards-reportedly-choked-man-to-death-at-el-paso-detention-center/): A Texas medical examiner reportedly plans to classify the recent death of Geraldo Lunas Campos, who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last summer, as a homicide, marking the latest apparent violation at the hands of an agency that has been illegally rampaging through American communities at the behest of President Donald Trump. as - [Trump SUITS JP Morgan Chase – Explosives Lawsuit Filed!](https://buzzquad.com/trump-suits-jp-morgan-chase-explosives-lawsuit-filed/): Donald Trump is turning up the heat on JPMorgan Chase, claiming they unbanked him because of political bias – a move that could reshape financial industry standards. Story Overview Trump plans to sue JPMorgan Chase for allegedly closing accounts for political reasons. The lawsuit follows a trend of financial institutions examining accounts affiliated with Trump - [AO 2026 Day 1 preview: Alcaraz answers the call](https://buzzquad.com/ao-2026-day-1-preview-alcaraz-answers-the-call/): It’s the old dilemma of “would you rather?” – the choice between two difficult hypotheticals – which Carlos Alcaraz thought he had the answer for upon arriving in Australia, only for a curve ball to be thrown his way. MORE: Day 1 schedule of play The top seed comes to Melbourne Park for Australian Open - [The states fighting to be at the front of Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary](https://buzzquad.com/the-states-fighting-to-be-at-the-front-of-democrats-2028-presidential-primary/): At least a half-dozen states applied to be in the early nominating window for 2028’s Democratic presidential campaign, kicking off a contentious battle for securing an influential perch inside the primary calendar. The usual suspects — New Hampshire, Nevada, South Carolina and Michigan, who made up the early states in Democrats’ 2024 primary calendar, though - [CFP National Championship preview: Keys to victory for Indiana, Miami](https://buzzquad.com/cfp-national-championship-preview-keys-to-victory-for-indiana-miami/): Bill ConnellyJan 16, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The 2025 college football season was odd from the start. Texas quarterback Arch Manning began the season as the least statistically proven Heisman favorite of all - [Why Silicon Valley is really talking about fleeing California (it's not the 5%)](https://buzzquad.com/why-silicon-valley-is-really-talking-about-fleeing-california-its-not-the-5/): If you’ve been watching the exodus of billionaires from California with some confusion, here’s what’s actually troubling: It’s not a 5% rate. As highlighted Friday in the New York Post, Proposed wealth tax The founders will hit on Voting shares Instead of the actual shares they own. Take Larry Page, who owns about 3% of - ['Grow a F*cking Spine': Critics Fume as Newsom Backtracks on ICE 'Terrorism' in Ben Shapiro Interview](https://buzzquad.com/grow-a-fcking-spine-critics-fume-as-newsom-backtracks-on-ice-terrorism-in-ben-shapiro-interview/): Amid an unprecedented backlash against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom — considered a major contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination — was accused of giving the increasingly violent agency a pass after an interview with right-wing pundit Ben Shapiro in which he tempered his criticism of ICE. In the last - [TSA Launches Controversial NEW Program – Find Out What's Coming](https://buzzquad.com/tsa-launches-controversial-new-program-find-out-whats-coming/): Starting February 1, 2026, TSA will charge non-compliant air travelers $45 for a chance to board, but clearance isn’t guaranteed: What happens if you pay and still get denied? Story Overview TSA is launching the ConfirmID program with a $45 fee for travelers without a REAL ID-compliant ID, starting February 1, 2026. The fee covers - [New Syracuse movie starring ‘Stranger Things’ actor announces premiere](https://buzzquad.com/new-syracuse-movie-starring-stranger-things-actor-announces-premiere/): American High’s latest movie shot in Syracuse is set to premiere soon. “Pizza Movie,” starring Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”), will make its worldwide debut at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film is among those in the “Narrative Spotlight” for the March 12-18 event - [Denmark presses Hill to avoid narrow Greenland vote](https://buzzquad.com/denmark-presses-hill-to-avoid-narrow-greenland-vote/): Danish officials told U.S. lawmakers this week to avoid a war powers vote on Greenland unless it could pass overwhelmingly, warning that a narrow or partisan outcome could do more harm than good. Danish representatives delivered their message to lawmakers from both parties in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill earlier this week, according to - [2026 NFL draft rankings: Field Yates' top 25 prospects](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-rankings-field-yates-top-25-prospects/): Field YatesJan 16, 2026, 06:40 AM ET Close Field Yates is a fantasy football expert and NFL draft analyst for ESPN. You can find him on Fantasy Football Now on Sunday mornings and regularly on NFL Live throughout the week, as well as the Fantasy Focus and First Draft podcasts. A graduate of Wesleyan University - [Musk wants up to $134B in OpenAI lawsuit, despite $700B fortune](https://buzzquad.com/musk-wants-up-to-134b-in-openai-lawsuit-despite-700b-fortune/): Elon Musk wants a staggering $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the AI ​​company defrauded him into abandoning its nonprofit mission, Bloomberg reports. Reported for the first time. This figure comes from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, a financial economist whose resume says he has been impeached nearly 100 - [The 'Primary Fetterman' Website Is Now Live](https://buzzquad.com/the-primary-fetterman-website-is-now-live/): The Pennsylvania Working Families Party released a statement “The Center” online on Friday in support of primary challenger to U.S. Sen. John Fetterman. The World Food Program, an independent party that often supports Democrats with a populist economic agenda, Supported Fetterman’s 2022 Senate bid when he ran in the general election as a champion of - [Senate Votes 50-50: Vance Throws Huge Tiebreaker](https://buzzquad.com/senate-votes-50-50-vance-throws-huge-tiebreaker/): Vice President JD Vance’s tie-breaking vote shielded President Trump’s bold Venezuela strategy from congressional handcuffs, raising urgent questions about who really controls America’s war machine. Story Overview JD Vance launches a decisive 50-50 tiebreaker on January 14, 2026 to kill Senator Tim Kaine’s war powers resolution targeting U.S. actions in Venezuela. Trump’s direct pressure via - [Why iPhone users should update and restart their devices now](https://buzzquad.com/why-iphone-users-should-update-and-restart-their-devices-now/): If you were still questioning whether iOS 26+ is for you, now is the time to make that call. Why? On December 12, 2025, Apple patched two WebKit zero‑day vulnerabilities linked to mercenary spyware and is now effectively pushing iPhone 11 and newer users toward iOS 26+, because that’s where the fixes and new memory - [ICE in Minneapolis: What 3,000 ICE and CBP agents are doing to residents](https://buzzquad.com/ice-in-minneapolis-what-3000-ice-and-cbp-agents-are-doing-to-residents/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Tensions are rising in Minneapolis as the Trump administration continues its crackdown. What’s happening? There are some 3,000 Department of Homeland Security agents - [2026 NFL draft Big Board rankings: Mel Kiper's top prospects](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-big-board-rankings-mel-kipers-top-prospects/): Mel Kiper Jr.Jan 14, 2026, 03:45 PM ET Close Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+. Coming off the College - [Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion](https://buzzquad.com/anthropic-taps-former-microsoft-india-md-to-lead-bengaluru-expansion/): Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft India managing director Irina Ghose to lead its India business as the US AI startup prepares to open an office in Bengaluru. The move underscores how India has become a major battleground for AI companies looking to expand beyond the US to reach key growth markets. Goss brings deep operational - [ACLU Sues Federal Government to End ICE, CBP’s Practice of Suspicionless Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans](https://buzzquad.com/aclu-sues-federal-government-to-end-ice-cbps-practice-of-suspicionless-stops-warrantless-arrests-and-racial-profiling-of-minnesotans/): The ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota, Covington & Burling LLP, Greene Espell LLP, and Robbins Kaplan LLP filed a class action lawsuit today against the Trump Administration on behalf of three community members — and a class of similarly situated people — whose constitutional rights were violated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border - [Vatican demands immediate GLOBAL ban on surrogacy](https://buzzquad.com/vatican-demands-immediate-global-ban-on-surrogacy/): Pope Leo Story Overview Pope Leo XIV’s January 9, 2026 speech to diplomats from 184 countries marks his strongest condemnation of abortion and surrogacy to date. He calls these practices violations of human dignity, linking them to global violence and the erosion of freedoms. As former Chicago Cardinal Robert Prevost, Leo XIV breaks barriers as - [Multiple Michiana counties under travel watches, advisories due to snowy weather](https://buzzquad.com/multiple-michiana-counties-under-travel-watches-advisories-due-to-snowy-weather/): (WNDU) – Most counties in our viewing area are currently under a travel advisory as snow moves through the area. Currently, four northern Indiana counties in our viewing area are under a travel watch while five are under a travel advisory. They are listed below: YELLOW: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Pulaski ORANGE: LaPorte, Marshall, St. - [Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.](https://buzzquad.com/latino-voters-powered-trumps-comeback-now-theyre-turning-on-his-economy/): In 2024, economic anxiety and immigration concerns drove Latino voters to President Donald Trump. Those same issues are beginning to push them away. Across the country, the cost-of-living woes and immigration enforcement overshadowing Trump’s first year back in office are souring Hispanic businesspeople, a key constituency that helped propel him to the White House. In - [How Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson emerged from nowhere](https://buzzquad.com/how-miami-offensive-coordinator-shannon-dawson-emerged-from-nowhere/): Dave WilsonJan 13, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. AS MIAMI PUNCTUATED a gritty 15-play, 75-yard touchdown drive to beat Ole Miss in the closing seconds of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Hal Mumme sat - [Microsoft taps India’s Varaha for durable carbon removal offtake](https://buzzquad.com/microsoft-taps-indias-varaha-for-durable-carbon-removal-offtake/): Microsoft has signed a deal with Indian startup Varaha to purchase more than 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits over the next three years, through 2029, expanding its portfolio of carbon removal projects as the tech giant scales up its artificial intelligence and cloud operations. The project will convert cotton crop waste, which is - [Fossil fuel phaseout urgent as 1.5°C target likely to be passed by 2030](https://buzzquad.com/fossil-fuel-phaseout-urgent-as-1-5c-target-likely-to-be-passed-by-2030/): Omar said that Judd “had just dropped her 6-year-old son off at school and was working as a law enforcement officer when she was killed by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis,” referring to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross. The congresswoman continued: “ICE’s reckless actions have cost a mother of three, a - [Border Drones Smuggling Drugs – DHS Strikes Back!](https://buzzquad.com/border-drones-smuggling-drugs-dhs-strikes-back/): The Department of Homeland Security has created a specialized office with $115 million in immediate funding to wage war against unauthorized drones that threaten America’s most vulnerable events and borders. Story Highlights DHS launches new executive program office for drone and counter-drone technologies with immediate allocation of $115 million Office aims security for 2026 FIFA - [The Mummy gets its first trailer, showing the controversial horror movie's bizarre new undead monster](https://buzzquad.com/the-mummy-gets-its-first-trailer-showing-the-controversial-horror-movies-bizarre-new-undead-monster/): When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Warner Bros. The first trailer for director Lee Cronin’s new take on The Mummy is here, and it shows off a story that is a far cry from the parallel Brendan Fraser-led adventure franchise. Focused far more - [Democrats confront an ICE dilemma: To rein it in, they have to fund it](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-confront-an-ice-dilemma-to-rein-it-in-they-have-to-fund-it/): New calls to “defund ICE” are reverberating through the Democratic Party following last week’s deadly shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis. Behind the scenes, top Democrats are feverishly working to fund the agency — with strings attached. The mismatch between the anti-ICE rhetoric and the actions of Democratic appropriators reflects a Catch-22 of congressional - [NBA trade deadline: The most important draft assets we're watching](https://buzzquad.com/nba-trade-deadline-the-most-important-draft-assets-were-watching/): The NBA draft is seven months away, but the league is already watching a handful of picks and protections. For example: Though the Washington Wizards probably will select toward the end of the first round — a result of having the Oklahoma City Thunder’s pick — there is no guarantee the Wizards will keep their - [New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception](https://buzzquad.com/new-york-governor-clears-path-for-robotaxis-everywhere-with-one-notable-exception/): New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would legalize robo-taxis in the state, except in the most populous city: New York City. Hochul, who made the comments Tuesday during her State of the State address, said the legislation will advance the next phase of the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. Details regarding - [Further | One People, Realm, Leader: But Don't Call Them Nazis](https://buzzquad.com/further-one-people-realm-leader-but-dont-call-them-nazis/): Atrocities and a mountain of rage. Amazingly, after a murderous thug shot the mother of three in the face in broad daylight – “he didn’t kill her because he was afraid, he killed her because she wasn’t afraid” – state terrorism escalated with more lies, fools, attacks on “wine moms gangs”, and brutal incitement. Literally - [DOJ TARGETS Fed Chairman – FOR THE FIRST TIME](https://buzzquad.com/doj-targets-fed-chairman-for-the-first-time/): The Justice Department has taken the unprecedented step of subpoenaing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the grand jury, marking the first time in history that a Fed chairman has faced potential criminal charges for his congressional testimony. Story Overview The DOJ subpoenaed the Fed to appear before a grand jury on January 9, 2026, - [Arc Raiders design lead confirms Embark is about make Trigger Nades much harder to use, and nerf Kettle insta-kills too: "You can't have it leave your hand and just blow it up immediately"](https://buzzquad.com/arc-raiders-design-lead-confirms-embark-is-about-make-trigger-nades-much-harder-to-use-and-nerf-kettle-insta-kills-too-you-cant-have-it-leave-your-hand-and-just-blow-it-up-immediately/): Ahead of a balance patch currently planned for Tuesday, January 13, Arc Raiders design lead Virgil Watkins of developer Embark offered a preview of changes being applied to two balance outliers: the Kettle rifle and Trigger Nades. Speaking with GamesRadar+ as part of a forthcoming wide-ranging interview, Watkins discusses the balance of power and value - [The Supreme Court made Trump’s attack on Jerome Powell and the Fed possible](https://buzzquad.com/the-supreme-court-made-trumps-attack-on-jerome-powell-and-the-fed-possible/): On Sunday evening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into him, nominally because of a dispute over a renovation of the Fed’s headquarters. The real reason for the investigation is almost certainly that President Donald Trump wants to push Powell out of office and make room - [NFL wild-card playoffs: What went wrong for five losing teams?](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-wild-card-playoffs-what-went-wrong-for-five-losing-teams/): Bill BarnwellJan 12, 2026, 07:50 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Meta-backed Hupo finds growth after pivot to AI sales coaching from mental wellness](https://buzzquad.com/meta-backed-hupo-finds-growth-after-pivot-to-ai-sales-coaching-from-mental-wellness/): When Justin Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of You are not therewho first launched his company about four years ago, wasn’t selling AI-powered sales training to banks, financial services or insurance companies. The company originally started as Ami, a mental health platform that focuses on how people manage stress, form habits, and change behavior over time. - [Social Security Needs Full Staffing — Not a Scheme Destined to Fail](https://buzzquad.com/social-security-needs-full-staffing-not-a-scheme-destined-to-fail/): Amid escalating violence by federal agents in Minnesota and related propaganda by the Trump administration – which has fueled protests across the country – the state’s Democratic Attorney General, Keith Ellison, as well as the cities of Minneapolis and St. “Defendants allege that this unprecedented increase in the number of immigration agents is necessary to - [Trump WITHDRAWS US from 66 global organizations – effective immediately](https://buzzquad.com/trump-withdraws-us-from-66-global-organizations-effective-immediately/): The Trump administration just completed the largest withdrawal from international organizations in modern American history, removing the United States from 66 global bodies in a single sweeping directive that fundamentally reshapes America’s role on the world stage. Story Highlights Presidential memorandum orders immediate withdrawal of 66 international organizations, including major climate bodies Targets include the - [Iran Protests EXPLODE – Regime on the BRINK](https://buzzquad.com/iran-protests-explode-regime-on-the-brink/): Iran’s regime faces its most existential domestic threat in years as protesters abandon traditional tactics for a guerrilla-style movement that’s proving nearly impossible to crush. Story Highlights Protests evolved from economic grievances to explicit anti-regime uprising across 348 sites in 111 cities Demonstrators shifted to decentralized, mobile tactics including rooftop chanting and rapid flash gatherings - [Woke State Implements Digital U.S ID’s – Privacy Erased!](https://buzzquad.com/woke-state-implements-digital-u-s-ids-privacy-erased/): Kentucky just turned your driver’s license into an app, and whether you love that or hate it will tell you a lot about where American freedom and privacy are headed next. Story Snapshot Kentucky now offers a free Mobile ID app that works at TSA checkpoints and some retailers for age-restricted purchases. The digital ID - [Terrifying Recall Hits EVERY State – Do Not Use!](https://buzzquad.com/terrifying-recall-hits-every-state-do-not-use/): A car seat designed to protect your baby now carries a recall over something as small, and as painful, as a crushed fingertip in a crash. Story Snapshot Nearly 75,000 Evenflo All4One 4‑in‑1 car seats are under voluntary recall in the U.S. and Canada. The problem appears only in rear‑facing use, when the recline can - [Chaos Reigns Across U.S – Mass Protest Erupt](https://buzzquad.com/chaos-reigns-across-u-s-mass-protest-erupt/): The most powerful law‑and‑order story in America right now is not at the border, but on a South Minneapolis street where a federal bullet met a local conscience. Story Snapshot A fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis has ignited thousands of protests across multiple U.S. cities. Federal officials insist on self‑defense and “absolute immunity,” while state - [Turnovers doom Oregon to another ugly CFP exit](https://buzzquad.com/turnovers-doom-oregon-to-another-ugly-cfp-exit/): Mark SchlabachJan 10, 2026, 01:22 AM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia ATLANTA — With No. 5 Oregon trailing No. 1 Indiana by seven points in the second quarter of Friday’s College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Ducks quarterback - [GOP talk of Rubio 2028 heats up in wake of Venezuela op](https://buzzquad.com/gop-talk-of-rubio-2028-heats-up-in-wake-of-venezuela-op/): Donald Trump has handed Marco Rubio the keys to Venezuela. It could make or break the secretary of State should he run for president in 2028. Rubio has quickly emerged as the administration’s point person on Venezuela, the man standing behind the president as he declared “we’re going to run the country.” Rubio plastered his - [NFL playoffs divisional round: Schedule, previews for AFC, NFC](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-playoffs-divisional-round-schedule-previews-for-afc-nfc/): The wild-card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs is nearing completion, and the divisional round matchups are taking shape. The NFC pairings are set: The San Francisco 49ers will play at the Seattle Seahawks, and the Los Angeles Rams will face the Bears in Chicago. One AFC game is set, too, as the Buffalo Bills - [These Gen Zers just raised $11.75M to put Africa's defense back in the hands of Africans](https://buzzquad.com/these-gen-zers-just-raised-11-75m-to-put-africas-defense-back-in-the-hands-of-africans/): After five years of building an educational technology company, 22-year-old Nathan Nwachukwu realized that Africa was at a crossroads. He told TechCrunch that the continent is experiencing rapid industrialization. There is money, opportunity and a young, motivated population. He soon realized that the continent was on the “brink of an industrial revolution.” “At the same - [Trump’s DOJ Legal Threats Aim to Intimidate the Federal Reserve](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-doj-legal-threats-aim-to-intimidate-the-federal-reserve/): Noem, who issued her first statement about the shooting within three hours of Goode’s killing, joined Vice President J.D. Vance as the most prominent liars and propagandists — with significant help from people like Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of state for public affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and border czar Tom Homan - [Josh Hart 'definitely getting close' to return to Knicks lineup](https://buzzquad.com/josh-hart-definitely-getting-close-to-return-to-knicks-lineup/): PHOENIX — Josh Hart, who has missed eight straight games with a sprained ankle, has progressed to taking contact in practice and is “definitely getting close” to returning, according to Mike Brown. That update means Hart could play again as early as Sunday in Portland, and the Knicks need him. They’re 3-5 without Hart, including - [How John Thune is trying to save the Senate for Republicans](https://buzzquad.com/how-john-thune-is-trying-to-save-the-senate-for-republicans/): McALLEN, Texas — John Thune is ramping up his sales pitch as he tries to turn the GOP’s attention toward November and keeping the Senate majority. But as the majority leader campaigned along the U.S.-Mexico border Friday with a coalition of Republicans up for reelection this year, he acknowledged challenges so far in promoting the - [College Football Playoff semifinals 2025: Takeaways from every game](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-playoff-semifinals-2025-takeaways-from-every-game/): Bill ConnellyJan 9, 2026, 11:42 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Texas, Penn State and Clemson were among the preseason national title favorites but fell well short. Ohio State spent most of the season at No. 1 - [Indonesia blocks Grok over non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes](https://buzzquad.com/indonesia-blocks-grok-over-non-consensual-sexualized-deepfakes/): Indonesian officials said on Saturday they had temporarily blocked access to xAI’s Grok chatbot. This is one of the most aggressive moves yet by government officials responding to a deluge of AI-generated sexual images — often depicting real women and minors, and sometimes Showing assault and abuse – Published by Grok in response to user - [CODEPINK Statement: Trump’s Threat to Bomb Mexico Is an Outrageous Step Toward War in Latin America](https://buzzquad.com/codepink-statement-trumps-threat-to-bomb-mexico-is-an-outrageous-step-toward-war-in-latin-america/): “Amy and I’s lives have taken an incredible turn,” says Blattner, who is filmed sitting with his wife at their home in Maine, as the video begins. “We’ve gone all over the state of Maine, from Ogunquit to Madawaska, from Rumford to Calis, and we’ve held more than 30 town halls” in recent months, he - [What a Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer Does During a Car Accident Case](https://buzzquad.com/what-a-charlotte-personal-injury-lawyer-does-during-a-car-accident-case/): After a car accident, life can feel confusing and overwhelming all at once. You may be dealing with physical pain, car repairs, missed work, and constant calls from insurance adjusters asking questions you are not sure how to answer. Many people in Charlotte find themselves unsure of their rights or worried about saying the wrong - [The new dietary guidelines make meaningful changes to alcohol consumption](https://buzzquad.com/the-new-dietary-guidelines-make-meaningful-changes-to-alcohol-consumption/): How much alcohol should you drink? The US government now vaguely, in effect, says just don’t drink too much. And what qualifies as too much? Well, that’s up to you. As part of the new federal dietary guidelines released this week, the Trump administration eliminated the previous specific recommended limits on alcohol consumption — two - [Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body](https://buzzquad.com/brain-health-challenge-doctor-appointments-for-your-mind-and-body/): Congratulations, you’ve reached the final day of the Brain Health Challenge! Today, we’re asking you to do a few things that might feel a bit out of left field — like getting your blood pressure checked. No, it isn’t as fun as playing Pips, but experts say it’s one of the most important things you - [NFL playoff wild-card game picks, predictions, schedule, odds](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-playoff-wild-card-game-picks-predictions-schedule-odds/): The wild-card round for the 2025 NFL playoffs has six great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. The games begin Saturday, with Panthers QB Bryce Young making his first playoff appearance, facing the Rams, and another rendition of the Packers-Bears rivalry. Sunday brings a QB - [I met a lot of weird robots at CES -- here are the most memorable](https://buzzquad.com/i-met-a-lot-of-weird-robots-at-ces-here-are-the-most-memorable/): CES has always been a great event for robotics, and this year’s event saw the announcement of a number of important developments in robotics, including the new production-ready debut of Atlas, a robot from Boston Dynamics. Then there were all the robots in the showroom, as robots often serve as good marketing for the companies - [Further | Fucking Bitch | Opinion](https://buzzquad.com/further-fucking-bitch-opinion/): It was shocking how quickly the psychopaths in power spewed their vicious lies about Rene Judd — “violent rioter,” “domestic terrorist,” and “self-defense” — who was shot in the face for trying to get away from ICE. It’s all nonsense, proven by stunning new video from the killer’s phone. It is puzzling that J.D. Vance - [People We Meet on Vacation review – Netflix travel romcom is a dull journey | Romance films](https://buzzquad.com/people-we-meet-on-vacation-review-netflix-travel-romcom-is-a-dull-journey-romance-films/): Released just as the weather turns to freezing and we’re all daydreaming of an escape, Netflix’s early January romcom People We Meet on Vacation is at the very least smartly timed. Produced as part of the streamer’s Sony deal, it benefits from some real studio gloss (proper lighting!) and as Polo & Pan’s perfectly balmy - [‘The party has done an abysmal job’: Israel tensions threaten Dems’ midterm plans](https://buzzquad.com/the-party-has-done-an-abysmal-job-israel-tensions-threaten-dems-midterm-plans/): NEW YORK — Just as Democrats are finding their footing by focusing on affordability, their differences on Israel are threatening to tear them apart. Spurred by polling that shows support for the Jewish state slipping among voters nationally, congressional challengers are lining up across the country to take on stalwart Israel supporters in an attempt - [Brain Health Challenge: Try a Brain Teaser](https://buzzquad.com/brain-health-challenge-try-a-brain-teaser/): Welcome back! For Day 4 of the challenge, let’s do a short and fun activity based around a concept called cognitive reserve. Decades of research show that people who have more years of education, more cognitively demanding jobs or more mentally stimulating hobbies all tend to have a reduced risk of cognitive impairment as they - [NBA trade deadline: Six offers that reshape the playoff chase](https://buzzquad.com/nba-trade-deadline-six-offers-that-reshape-the-playoff-chase/): Wednesday night provided the answer to one of the NBA’s biggest questions: Who will make the first trade of 2025-26? Yes, the Atlanta Hawks dealing four-time All-Star guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards has officially kick-started trade season. But will it spark more moves as the league inches closer to the Feb. 5 deadline? - [Anthropic adds Allianz to growing list of enterprise wins](https://buzzquad.com/anthropic-adds-allianz-to-growing-list-of-enterprise-wins/): Artificial intelligence research lab Anthropic continues to land big institutional deals. The latest requires bringing its large language models to the old German insurance giant. Anthropic on Friday announced a deal with global insurer Allianz, based in Munich, Germany, to bring “responsible AI” to the insurance industry. Both parties declined to share the financial terms - [350.org on the US withdrawal from the UNFCCC & other international bodies](https://buzzquad.com/350-org-on-the-us-withdrawal-from-the-unfccc-other-international-bodies/): Those four Republicans and all House Democrats were joined on Thursday by Republican Reps. Mike Carey (Ohio), Monica de la Cruz (Texas), Andrew Garbarino (New York), Jeff Hurd (Colorado), David Joyce (Ohio), Thomas Kean Jr. (New Jersey), Nick Lalotta (New York), Max Miller (Ohio), Zachary Nunn (Iowa), Maria Elvira Salazar (Florida), and David Valadao. (California), - [GOP senator’s scathing message to Stephen Miller: Get informed on Greenland or leave the job](https://buzzquad.com/gop-senators-scathing-message-to-stephen-miller-get-informed-on-greenland-or-leave-the-job/): GOP Sen. Thom Tillis had strong criticism for Stephen Miller Wednesday, going as far as to suggest the senior White House adviser’s job should be at risk for his recent comments on US control of Greenland. “Look either Stephen Miller needs to get into a lane where he knows what he’s talking about or get - [Marco Rubio left the Senate. But he’s still part of the club.](https://buzzquad.com/marco-rubio-left-the-senate-but-hes-still-part-of-the-club/): As senators woke up Saturday with questions on President Donald Trump’s audacious decision to order the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, one of their old colleagues was ready with answers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio worked the phones in the wee hours of the morning and, in the days since, has played an outsize - [Brain Health Challenge: Workouts to Strengthen Your Brain](https://buzzquad.com/brain-health-challenge-workouts-to-strengthen-your-brain/): The 5-Day Brain Health Challenge A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Friday Make 5 Appointments Today, you’re going to do perhaps the single best thing for your brain. When I asked neurologists about their top behaviors for brain health, they all stressed the importance of physical activity. “Exercise is top, No. 1, when we’re - [CFP semifinals preview: Keys for Miami-Ole Miss, Oregon-Indiana](https://buzzquad.com/cfp-semifinals-preview-keys-for-miami-ole-miss-oregon-indiana/): Bill ConnellyJan 7, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. It has been 29 years since a college football team won its first national title. There’s about a two-in-three chance it will happen over the next - [Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi](https://buzzquad.com/waymo-is-rebranding-its-zeekr-robotaxi/): Waymo has spent the past three years refining and testing a minivan-like vehicle made by Chinese automaker Zeekr. Now, before this robotaxi joins Waymo’s official commercial fleet, it’s getting a new name, the company told TechCrunch. The Zeekr RT robo-taxi will now be named Ojai (pronounced “oh-hi”), after the village in the Topatopa Mountains above - [10 Tips For Visiting New York City With A Baby](https://buzzquad.com/10-tips-for-visiting-new-york-city-with-a-baby/): 19 We visited New York City with our 7 month old, Emma, ​​and it was fun. We went all over Manhattan, crossed the Statue of Liberty off our bucket list, and did a lot of other fun things. Will you remember that? Maybe not. But we will, and we’ll be able to tell her about - [Analysis: Trump Offshore Drilling Plan Could Generate 4,000+ Oil Spills](https://buzzquad.com/analysis-trump-offshore-drilling-plan-could-generate-4000-oil-spills/): The Trump administration’s proposal to dramatically ramp up offshore oil drilling could lead to 4,232 oil spills, dumping 12.1 million gallons of oil into ocean waters, according to a new report. analysis By the Center for Biological Diversity. The Center’s leakage analysis of Trump’s 2026-2031 draft leasing plan is based on historical data and federal - [Trump’s plan to own the Western Hemisphere and Greenland is not what Americans want](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-plan-to-own-the-western-hemisphere-and-greenland-is-not-what-americans-want/): President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the head of a sovereign country over the weekend was a hugely significant operation. But it was perhaps even more significant as a statement of intent. Ever since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, Trump and his administration have leaned in on his expansionist foreign policy - [January 6 anniversary: What to know about Trump’s new White House page](https://buzzquad.com/january-6-anniversary-what-to-know-about-trumps-new-white-house-page/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Today marks five years since the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters. To - [Brain Health Challenge: Try the MIND Diet](https://buzzquad.com/brain-health-challenge-try-the-mind-diet/): Welcome to Day 2 of the Brain Health Challenge. Today, we’re talking about food. Your brain is an energy hog. Despite comprising about 2 percent of the average person’s body mass, it consumes roughly 20 percent of the body’s energy. In other words, what you use to fuel yourself matters for brain health. So what - [2026 NFL mock draft: Reid's predictions on first-round picks](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-mock-draft-reids-predictions-on-first-round-picks-2/): Jordan ReidJan 6, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from - [McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of 'learn once, work forever' is over](https://buzzquad.com/mckinsey-and-general-catalyst-execs-say-the-era-of-learn-once-work-forever-is-over/): If there’s one point of agreement among the keynote speakers at CES 2026, it’s that AI is reshaping technology at a speed and scale unlike any previous technological revolution. In a live Tuesday recording of the All-In podcast, co-host Jason Calacanis interviewed Bob Sternfels, global managing partner of McKinsey & Company, and Hemant Taneja, CEO - [Further | Gobsmacking Fabulists 'R Us](https://buzzquad.com/further-gobsmacking-fabulists-r-us/): On the anniversary of the January 6 riots that nearly toppled democracy (more quickly than now), hacks and lunatics in power have concocted a muddled revisionist history of such “vicious,” “pathological,” and “Stalin-level propaganda” that has somehow dragged us further through the looking glass. In her telling, “organized patriots” marched to the Capitol, Democrats who - [ATP Hong Kong Day 2 Predictions Including Sonego vs Sakamoto](https://buzzquad.com/atp-hong-kong-day-2-predictions-including-sonego-vs-sakamoto/): Nine exciting first round matches are on the cards at the ATP 250 Hong Kong Open, with helpful ranking points and momentum at stake ahead of the Australian Open. LWOT previews four of the nine matches below; this set of predictions features the unpredictable and exciting Lorenzo Sonego. ATP Hong Kong Day 2 Predictions Laslo - [Tim Walz drops out of Minnesota governor’s race, Klobuchar considers jumping in](https://buzzquad.com/tim-walz-drops-out-of-minnesota-governors-race-klobuchar-considers-jumping-in/): Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz dropped out of the Minnesota governor’s race on Monday, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) is considering jumping in to replace him. Walz’s decision to not seek a historic third term upends the race and shocked the Minnesota political world. The two-term governor, who served as the Democrats’ 2024 vice presidential nominee, - [NBA awards 2025-26: Predictions for All-NBA teams, MVP winner](https://buzzquad.com/nba-awards-2025-26-predictions-for-all-nba-teams-mvp-winner/): Kevin PeltonJan 5, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Will the last NBA star eligible for awards please turn out the lights? As we approach the midpoint of the NBA regular season — on Thursday, the Atlanta Hawks - [AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES](https://buzzquad.com/amd-unveils-new-ai-pc-processors-for-general-use-and-gaming-at-ces/): AMD President and CEO Lisa Su began her CES 2026 keynote with a message about what computing can offer: AI for everyone. As part of this promise, AMD announced a new line of AI processors as the company believes that AI-powered PCs are the way of the future. The semiconductor giant unveiled the AMD Ryzen - [Venezuelans deserve democracy not fossil fuel-driven regime change](https://buzzquad.com/venezuelans-deserve-democracy-not-fossil-fuel-driven-regime-change/): Global Witness has criticized the US attack on Venezuela in what the Trump administration says will enable US companies to exploit the country’s vast fossil fuel reserves. The investigative campaigning organization called for a peaceful and democratic solution that allows the people of Venezuela to decide the future of their country and its resources. After - [Manchester United sack Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge](https://buzzquad.com/manchester-united-sack-ruben-amorim-after-14-months-in-charge/): Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United. The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches. Former midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher is expected to take charge on an interim basis. - [Old headaches will plague Mike Johnson in the new year](https://buzzquad.com/old-headaches-will-plague-mike-johnson-in-the-new-year/): Congress is back for the new year. But Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t exactly getting a fresh start in 2026. The House returns from the holiday recess to confront old issues that continue to bedevil Johnson — from politically perilous battle over health care and the ongoing release of the Jeffrey Epstein files to a messy - [2026 NFL offseason: Free agents, draft notes, predictions](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-offseason-free-agents-draft-notes-predictions/): The 2026 NFL offseason has begun for the 18 teams that did not make the postseason. How can each improve over the next seven months to have better results next season? What big decisions are on deck for each front office? We have next steps for all 18 franchises. To start, our NFL Nation reporters - [Flutterwave buys Nigeria's Mono in rare African fintech exit](https://buzzquad.com/flutterwave-buys-nigerias-mono-in-rare-african-fintech-exit/): Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech company, has acquired a Nigerian open banking startup Mononucleosis In an all-stock deal worth between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the deal. This acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s broadest payments networks, while Mono, often described - [Further | A Softening of Hearts: The Mayor Is Listening](https://buzzquad.com/further-a-softening-of-hearts-the-mayor-is-listening/): In a new year that promises to be as miserable, as rancorous, and as bloody as the last — oil lust and delusions of empire — we choose to celebrate the thrilling hope and promise of newly elected democratic socialist and New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani, who has embraced diversity, collectivism, and the rare - [Jill Scott Announces First Album in 11 Years](https://buzzquad.com/jill-scott-announces-first-album-in-11-years/): After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited return to music with To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015’s Woman. You can hear the lead single “Beautiful People” and see the gorgeous cover by visual - [What will it actually mean for the US to “run” Venezuela?](https://buzzquad.com/what-will-it-actually-mean-for-the-us-to-run-venezuela/): For months, as the US has built up military forces around Venezuela, attacking alleged drug boats and seizing sanctioned oil tankers, the big question was whether the US would escalate to a campaign of regime change against the government of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. After the dramatic events of Saturday morning, that question would appear - [Putting grit and endurance to the test: 7 marathons, 7 continents in 7 days](https://buzzquad.com/putting-grit-and-endurance-to-the-test-7-marathons-7-continents-in-7-days/): Michael RothsteinJan 3, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Michael Rothstein, based in Atlanta, is a reporter on ESPN’s investigative and enterprise team. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein. WOLF’S FANG RUNWAY in Antarctica ranks among the most desolate, unwelcoming places on the planet, where even on a springtime day, 20 degrees Fahrenheit is about - [10 useful gadgets for your first apartment](https://buzzquad.com/10-useful-gadgets-for-your-first-apartment/): Moving into your first studio apartment can be exciting, but it can also be a little stressful. You’ll quickly realize how helpful your old colleagues have been with things you took for granted, like light bulbs, smoke detectors, and even the vacuum cleaner. To make your new place feel like home, here are some must-have - [CEPR Condemns Trump Administration’s Dangerous and Illegal Military Assault on Venezuela and Violation of Its National Sovereignty](https://buzzquad.com/cepr-condemns-trump-administrations-dangerous-and-illegal-military-assault-on-venezuela-and-violation-of-its-national-sovereignty/): The Trump administration’s unlawful military attack on Venezuela and its violation of Venezuela’s national sovereignty must be widely condemned, the directors of the Center for Economic and Policy Research said today. They warned that the US military strikes on Venezuelan territory early this morning, and the reported kidnapping by US forces of Venezuelan President Nicolas - [Florence Pugh's Hottest Shots To Slay Her Dirty 30!](https://buzzquad.com/florence-pughs-hottest-shots-to-slay-her-dirty-30/): Florence Pugh’s Hottest Shots To Slay Her Dirty 30! Published January 3, 2026 1:00 AM PST Florence Pugh‘s hit plenty of milestones throughout her career, but this Saturday’s gonna mark a big one for her … because she’s hitting her dirty 30! And any big day for Florence is a big day for us … - [Democrats spy rare opening in rural America](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-spy-rare-opening-in-rural-america/): Democrats are accustomed to losing in rural America — especially to Donald Trump. Now they’re hoping the president’s own policies might prove to be the leverage they need going into next year’s midterms. The party faces immense challenges in farm country that have overwhelmingly voted Republican for decades and turned out in droves on the - [College Football Playoff quarterfinals 2025: Takeaways from every game](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-playoff-quarterfinals-2025-takeaways-from-every-game/): Bill ConnellyJan 2, 2026, 01:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. The second edition of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals gave us two classics and two statement wins. On Wednesday in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, No. - [India orders Musk's X to fix Grok over 'obscene' AI content](https://buzzquad.com/india-orders-musks-x-to-fix-grok-over-obscene-ai-content/): India has ordered Elon Musk’s company India’s Ministry of Information Technology on Friday issued an order directing Musk’s The ministry also gave the social media platform 72 hours to submit a procedural report detailing the steps it has taken to prevent the hosting or publishing of content deemed “obscene, pornographic, vulgar, indecent, sexually explicit, child - [New Report: “Big Oil’s Deceptive Climate Ads”](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-big-oils-deceptive-climate-ads/): For decades, big oil companies have deceived the public about climate change. Now, as a recent CCI report shows, Big Oil is deceiving the public about solutions. “Big Oil’s Deceptive Climate Ads: How Four Big Oil Companies Sold False Promises from 2000 to 2025” It is the first-ever analysis of BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Shell’s - [How Much of the Game Will Be Played as Leon S. Kennedy?](https://buzzquad.com/how-much-of-the-game-will-be-played-as-leon-s-kennedy/): Many fans wished Capcom would bring back “Resident Evil” to its roots, and this included players requesting the return of iconic characters, particularly Leon S. Kennedy. After many months of leaks and speculations claiming that Leon will play a huge role and be a co-lead character, it is now happening. But how much playing time - [7 takeaways from Jack Smith’s congressional testimony](https://buzzquad.com/7-takeaways-from-jack-smiths-congressional-testimony/): House Republicans decided to publicly release the transcript of special counsel Jack Smith’s Dec. 17 closed-door deposition on New Year’s Eve — while most of Washington was tuned out for the holiday. Smith used the day-long grilling before the House Judiciary Committee to mount a robust defense of his investigation into Donald Trump for seeking - [2025 NFL All-Pro team picks: Best players at every position](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nfl-all-pro-team-picks-best-players-at-every-position/): Bill BarnwellJan 1, 2026, 06:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads](https://buzzquad.com/sam-altman-got-exceptionally-testy-over-claude-super-bowl-ads/): Anthropic’s Super Bowl commercial, one of four dropped by the AI ​​lab WednesdayIt begins with the word “betrayal” scattered in bold across the screen. The camera pans to a man seriously asking a chatbot (clearly intended to portray ChatGPT) for advice on how to talk to his mother. The robot, portrayed by a blonde woman, - [Further | We Are Here: Courts Join the Furious Chorus](https://buzzquad.com/further-we-are-here-courts-join-the-furious-chorus/): Predictably, the exit of mini-Nazi Bovino did little to staunch ICE abuses – kids gassed, women dragged, skulls fractured, observers facing guns – which go on apace. But so do growing protests, testimony and court rulings against them. This week saw a spectacularly scathing one as ICE Barbie tried to strip protections from 350,000 Haitians - [MASSIVE DEFEAT: Trump's endorsement backfires spectacularly](https://buzzquad.com/massive-defeat-trumps-endorsement-backfires-spectacularly/): A Democrat just won a Texas state Senate seat that Republicans held for more than three decades in a district that Donald Trump won by 17 points just over a year ago. Story Overview Taylor Rehmet, a machinist union leader running her first campaign, defeated Trump-backed Republican Leigh Wambsganss 57% to 43% in a special - [Super Bowl LX: Patriots' Stefon Diggs responds to Cardi B ring question](https://buzzquad.com/super-bowl-lx-patriots-stefon-diggs-responds-to-cardi-b-ring-question/): Should the Patriots be underdogs in Super Bowl LX? | The Herd The New England Patriots are 4.5 point underdogs to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, and Patriots HC Mike Vrabel responded to the odds, saying that “our record speaks for itself”. Colin Cowherd asks if the Seahawks should be favored over the… - [With just 10 days to negotiate, a DHS shutdown appears inevitable](https://buzzquad.com/with-just-10-days-to-negotiate-a-dhs-shutdown-appears-inevitable/): Congress has 10 days to prevent another shutdown — this one exclusively affecting the Department of Homeland Security. There’s not much optimism about a deal. At issue is one of the thorniest issues in national politics — federal immigration enforcement, including new guardrails for agencies and repercussions for the local jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate - [Inside James Franklin's rapid recruiting overhaul at Virginia Tech](https://buzzquad.com/inside-james-franklins-rapid-recruiting-overhaul-at-virginia-tech/): Eli LedermanFeb 3, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. 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Investors in the round include the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), - [New Letter Warns Next Grok ‘Mistake’ Could Be Leaked National Security Files](https://buzzquad.com/new-letter-warns-next-grok-mistake-could-be-leaked-national-security-files/): “The United States and Russia already have enough nuclear weapons deployed to kill tens of millions of people in one hour and destroy the world,” Knox noted. “Allowing New START to lapse would erase decades of hard-won progress and would only make the world less safe.” New START was signed in April 2010, during the - [FAA accepts full responsibility for fatal mid-air collision](https://buzzquad.com/faa-accepts-full-responsibility-for-fatal-mid-air-collision/): The Federal Aviation Administration’s acceptance of responsibility for a preventable mid-air collision that killed 67 people reveals a catastrophic breakdown in how America’s busiest airspace manages the coexistence of commercial planes and military helicopters. At a glance On January 29, 2025, PSA Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the - [Green Card alert: No business loans for lawful permanent residents from March 1 - Will Indians be impacted?](https://buzzquad.com/green-card-alert-no-business-loans-for-lawful-permanent-residents-from-march-1-will-indians-be-impacted/): The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has updated a previously announced clause concerning small business ownership for enterprises owned by non-US citizens. This government agency, which assists “Americans in starting, building, and growing businesses,” has reinforced US President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ initiative by releasing a new policy notice on Monday, February 2 (US time). - [What is Moltbook? The AI-only social network, explained.](https://buzzquad.com/what-is-moltbook-the-ai-only-social-network-explained/): Did you notice something… weird on your social media network of choice this past weekend? (I mean weirder than normal.) Something like various people posting about swarms of AI agents achieving a kind of collective consciousness and/or plotting together for humanity’s downfall? On something called… Moltbook? Sounds important, especially when the post is written by - [2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions in Rounds 1-2](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-mock-draft-millers-pick-predictions-in-rounds-1-2/): Matt MillerFeb 2, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior - [Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud](https://buzzquad.com/fintech-ceo-and-forbes-30-under-30-alum-has-been-charged-for-alleged-fraud/): yet, Forbes 30 under 30 list It has become more than just a bad reputation for the number of participants who have been accused of fraud. Notable alumni include FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, Frank CEO Charlie Javis, Joanna Smith-Griffin, founder of AI startup AllHere Education, and “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli, among others. Now, federal charges - [D.C. Mobile Billboard Demands Trump Fire Kristi Noem](https://buzzquad.com/d-c-mobile-billboard-demands-trump-fire-kristi-noem/): Formerly Lamberth Issued A similar ruling for Revolution Wind off Rhode Island, which, like Sunrise, is a project of the Danish company Ørsted. Other justices did so for Empire Wind off New York, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind off Virginia, and Vineyard Wind off Massachusetts, meaning Monday’s decision was the administration’s fifth defeat. Ørsted He said - [President SUES OWN GOVERNMENT FOR $10 BILLION](https://buzzquad.com/president-sues-own-government-for-10-billion/): A sitting president is suing his own government agencies to seek ten billion dollars of taxpayer money, allegedly to give to charity. Story Overview President Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over leaked 2020 tax returns. The suit targets agencies that Trump himself oversees as chief executive, creating - [Connections: Sports Edition hints for Feb. 1, 2026, puzzle No. 496](https://buzzquad.com/connections-sports-edition-hints-for-feb-1-2026-puzzle-no-496/): Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes one answer in each of the four categories. So if - [Trump endorses John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race over Scott Brown](https://buzzquad.com/trump-endorses-john-e-sununu-in-new-hampshire-senate-race-over-scott-brown/): President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire’s open Senate race, boosting a longtime critic over one of his former ambassadors, Scott Brown. Trump hailed Sununu, who Republicans see as their best chance to flip the blue Senate seat, as an “America First Patriot” in a Truth Social post - [2026 Olympics -- Why snowboarding still needs Shaun White](https://buzzquad.com/2026-olympics-why-snowboarding-still-needs-shaun-white/): Alyssa RoenigkFeb 1, 2026, 07:57 AM ET Close Alyssa Roenigk is a senior writer for ESPN whose assignments have taken her to six continents and caused her to commit countless acts of recklessness. (Follow @alyroe on Twitter). Multiple Authors SHAUN WHITE HAS been here before. Standing in front of a floor-length mirror in a hotel - [These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings](https://buzzquad.com/these-ai-notetaking-devices-can-help-you-record-and-transcribe-your-meetings/): Digital meeting note takers like Read AI, Fireflies.ai, Fathom, and Granola help record and transcribe online meetings. But for personal or more versatile options, many people prefer actual recording devices. Actual note takers transcribe audio and deliver user summaries and meeting action items using artificial intelligence. Some of these devices are wearable — pins or - [Unconstitutional Arrest of Independent Journalists, Including Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, Fits Lawless Pattern of Escalation by Trump Administration](https://buzzquad.com/unconstitutional-arrest-of-independent-journalists-including-don-lemon-and-georgia-fort-fits-lawless-pattern-of-escalation-by-trump-administration/): US Attorney Pam Bondi ordered the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon and journalist Georgia Forte in Minneapolis. Since then, federal agents have arrested the two along with local public officials. Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are freelance journalists covering the community response to ICE and Border Patrol violence in Minnesota. Forte went live - [Anti-ICE rioters clash with police – Chaos in federal buildings!](https://buzzquad.com/anti-ice-rioters-clash-with-police-chaos-in-federal-buildings/): A single dumpster fire in front of a federal building can turn a political message into a public safety emergency in minutes. At a glance Thousands of people marched through downtown Los Angeles during the nationwide “ICE Out Everywhere” actions on January 30, 2026, with most participants remaining peaceful. LAPD and federal agents reported that - [The Best Animated DC TV Shows On HBO Max](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-animated-dc-tv-shows-on-hbo-max/): Static Media As it stands, DC Studios are slowly but surely bringing their version of the DCU to life by way of film and television. “Superman” made waves at the box-office, “Peacemaker” dropped a critically acclaimed second season, and the upcoming “Supergirl” is set to blow a - [Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain](https://buzzquad.com/senate-passes-1-2t-government-funding-deal-but-a-brief-shutdown-is-certain/): The Senate passed a compromise spending package Friday, clearing a path for Congress to avert a lengthy government shutdown. The 71-29 vote came a day after Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump struck a deal to attach two weeks of Homeland Security funding to five spending bills that will fund the Pentagon, State Department and - [NBA trade grades 2026: Cavs get Keon Ellis, Dennis Schroder](https://buzzquad.com/nba-trade-grades-2026-cavs-get-keon-ellis-dennis-schroder/): Kevin PeltonJan 31, 2026, 11:05 PM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system Multiple Authors The NBA trade deadline is closing in — it’s at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday — and we finally have a second trade of the year (and - [Meet the new European unicorns of 2026](https://buzzquad.com/meet-the-new-european-unicorns-of-2026/): January has been such a long month that it has already brought us five new European startups: from Belgium to Ukraine, several tech startups have raised funding at valuations above the $1 billion threshold. But before we take a closer look at who’s joined the club, there are two caveats. First: This number includes startups - [United States Plunges into Unlawful Rule and Extrajudicial Killings](https://buzzquad.com/united-states-plunges-into-unlawful-rule-and-extrajudicial-killings/): During the interview, Frey was asked what he thought of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent offer to withdraw immigration enforcement from his city if Minnesota turns over voter registration records to the federal government. “That’s highly unconstitutional,” Frye responded. “We should all stand up and say this is not acceptable. Literally, listen to what they - [Spinners end Pakistan's eight-year T20 drought against under-strength Australia](https://buzzquad.com/spinners-end-pakistans-eight-year-t20-drought-against-under-strength-australia/): LAHORE – Pakistan beat Australia in a Twenty20 for the first time in eight years on Thursday. The comfortable 22-run win to open the three-match series pitted a full-strength Pakistan against an under-strength Australia just over a week out from the T20 World Cup. The spin quartet of Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan and - [Don Lemon, Georgia Fort arrested over Minnesota church protest](https://buzzquad.com/don-lemon-georgia-fort-arrested-over-minnesota-church-protest/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is indicting two journalists for their coverage of a Minneapolis protest. What happened? Don Lemon, a longtime CNN host who - [2025 NFL betting wrapped: The teams on repeat, the bad beats and the perfect mix for 2026](https://buzzquad.com/2025-nfl-betting-wrapped-the-teams-on-repeat-the-bad-beats-and-the-perfect-mix-for-2026/): Doug Greenberg  and  Ben Solak Close Ben Solak ESPN Ben Solak joined ESPN in 2024 as a national NFL analyst. He previously covered the NFL at The Ringer, Bleeding Green Nation and The Draft Network. Multiple Authors Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Is there anything more disappointing than seeing that one pop song that - [a16z partner Kofi Ampadu to leave firm after TxO program pause](https://buzzquad.com/a16z-partner-kofi-ampadu-to-leave-firm-after-txo-program-pause/): Kofi Ampadu, a partner at a16z who led the firm’s Talent x Opportunity (TxO) fund and program, has left the company, according to an email he sent to employees and obtained by TechCrunch. This comes months after the company temporarily shut down TxO and laid off most of its employees. “During my time at the - [Sanders Secures Vote on His Amendment to Cut $75 Billion in ICE Funding and Redirect Those Funds to Medicaid](https://buzzquad.com/sanders-secures-vote-on-his-amendment-to-cut-75-billion-in-ice-funding-and-redirect-those-funds-to-medicaid/): former CNN Broadcaster Don Lemon, now a freelance journalist, and Georgia Forte, a freelance reporter based in Minnesota, covered and photographed a protest organized by local residents on January 18 against a church pastor who also reportedly serves as a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. On Friday morning, federal law enforcement agents detained the - [US Embassy faces Angers after removing flags](https://buzzquad.com/us-embassy-faces-angers-after-removing-flags/): Forty-four small flags outside a U.S. embassy have turned into a large-scale test of whether allies still feel seen, respected and heard. Story Overview Danish veterans placed 44 flags designating the fallen from the war in Afghanistan in front of the US embassy in Copenhagen on January 27, 2026. Embassy staff removed the flags the - [Champions League knockout play-off draw: Dates, schedule & format](https://buzzquad.com/champions-league-knockout-play-off-draw-dates-schedule-format/): Once the eight winners of the play-offs have been determined they can progress to the last 16, where they will meet the top eight finishers from the league phase. From this point onward the competition adopts a knockout format, with each fixture other than the final contested over two legs. As with the play-offs, teams’ - [Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump](https://buzzquad.com/minnesota-dems-are-trying-to-walk-a-tightrope-with-trump/): Minnesota Democrats are figuring out the delicate art of Trump diplomacy this week. First, President Donald Trump had a “very good call” with Gov. Tim Walz, an inflection point after days of heated GOP attacks on the former vice presidential candidate. Then, Trump declared he’d had another “very good” conversation, this time with Minneapolis Mayor - [2026 NFL free agency: Ranking top 50 players, QBs available](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-free-agency-ranking-top-50-players-qbs-available/): Matt BowenJan 28, 2026, 06:20 AM ET Close Matt Bowen is a fantasy football and NFL writer for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2015, writes regularly for ESPN+ and spent multiple years on “NFL Matchup.” After graduating from the University of Iowa, Matt played safety in the NFL for St. Louis, Green Bay, Washington and - [How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short](https://buzzquad.com/how-sequoia-backed-ethos-reached-the-public-market-while-rivals-fell-short/): Ethos Technologies, a San Francisco-based company that provides software for selling life insurance, made its debut on the Nasdaq on Thursday. As one of the first major technology IPOs this year, the insurtech platform is being closely watched as a leader for the 2026 listing cycle. The company and its selling shareholders raised nearly $200 - [Over 120 civil society groups demand EU leaders phase out US fossil fuels in light of Trump’s fossil fuel imperialism](https://buzzquad.com/over-120-civil-society-groups-demand-eu-leaders-phase-out-us-fossil-fuels-in-light-of-trumps-fossil-fuel-imperialism/): “TikTok deleted my account. I had 1.4 million followers there, and I had been building this platform for four years,” Odeh, 28, said in a video posted to her other social media accounts on Wednesday, just days after TikTok’s new owners took control. “I expected it to be restricted, not banned forever,” she said. Odeh - [Storms are DESTROYING US – 10,000 flights canceled, millions stranded!](https://buzzquad.com/storms-are-destroying-us-10000-flights-canceled-millions-stranded/): When a million Americans lose power and ten thousand flights disappear from departure boards in a single storm, the bill for our aging power grid comes due in a way that hurts more than just your wallet. Story Overview Major storms in the United States regularly cause more than a million power outages and thousands - [Swiatek, Pegula echo Gauff on need for privacy at Australian Open](https://buzzquad.com/swiatek-pegula-echo-gauff-on-need-for-privacy-at-australian-open/): Jan 27, 2026, 11:41 PM ET Iga Swiatek voiced support for Coco Gauff‘s concerns about the constant camera gaze at tennis tournaments, calling for more privacy and space for players to do things “without the whole world watching.” Gauff highlighted the lack of privacy after her racket-smashing frustration away from the court went viral following - [DHS raids are the stuff of Rand Paul’s nightmares. What will he do about it?](https://buzzquad.com/dhs-raids-are-the-stuff-of-rand-pauls-nightmares-what-will-he-do-about-it/): Rand Paul made his name as a gadfly preaching about the dangers of a tyrannical federal government. Now, after the killings of two Minnesota residents at the hands of Homeland Security agents, the Kentucky Republican has a chance to do something about it. The 63-year-old, who spent years on the outskirts of the party, is - [Champions League talking points: Mourinho's master class, biggest disappointments, best moments, more](https://buzzquad.com/champions-league-talking-points-mourinhos-master-class-biggest-disappointments-best-moments-more/): Jan 28, 2026, 08:09 PM ET A frantic Wednesday night — 18 games all at once — wrapped the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, and we have much to talk about! Anatoliy Trubin‘s heroics will long in the memory for Benfica fans and neutrals alike — and probably Real Madrid supporters, too — - [Deezer makes it easier for rival platforms to take a stance against AI-generated music](https://buzzquad.com/deezer-makes-it-easier-for-rival-platforms-to-take-a-stance-against-ai-generated-music/): Last year, Deezer introduced an AI detection tool that automatically flags listeners’ entirely AI-generated music and removes it from algorithmic and editorial recommendations. The company announced Thursday that it is now making the tool available to other streaming platforms in an effort to help address the rise of artificial intelligence and fraudulent streams, as well - [As Congress Abdicates War Powers Responsibility, Rubio to Defend Venezuelan Operation](https://buzzquad.com/as-congress-abdicates-war-powers-responsibility-rubio-to-defend-venezuelan-operation/): “The ongoing military actions in the Caribbean and South America, including the kidnapping of the Venezuelan president, are wrong and illegal under US and international law, and unconstitutional,” said Robert Weissman, co-chair of Public Citizen. He said Before the Senate hearing. “Republicans in Congress have blocked war powers resolutions that would end U.S. aggression in - [Nurse REFUSES Care to Conservators – See the Outrage!](https://buzzquad.com/nurse-refuses-care-to-conservators-see-the-outrage/): Can a nurse’s political stance on healthcare denial redefine ethical boundaries? Story Overview Florida nurse says he won’t give conservatives anesthesia. The statement amplifies the debate over health care providers’ rights to refuse. Encourages discussion about ideological discrimination in medical care. No legal action or harm to patients has yet been reported. Political refusal in - [First Look at Long-Awaited KPop Demon Hunters Toys From Hasbro Mattel](https://buzzquad.com/first-look-at-long-awaited-kpop-demon-hunters-toys-from-hasbro-mattel/): If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. KPop Demon Hunters has finally given die-hard fans a glimpse at Hasbro and Mattel toy lines. The toy companies unveiled a slew of items at Nuremberg Toy Fair, including new dolls, action - [ICE in Minneapolis: Why DHS is investigating ICE and CBP killings](https://buzzquad.com/ice-in-minneapolis-why-dhs-is-investigating-ice-and-cbp-killings/): This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: After killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend, the Trump administration is preparing to sweep his death under the rug. What’s happening? - [College football's top 100 games of the 2025 season](https://buzzquad.com/college-footballs-top-100-games-of-the-2025-season/): Bill ConnellyJan 27, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors Off the field, college football appears caught in a constant state of discontent. We can’t agree on the proper size of a playoff. Years - [Google Photos brings its prompt-based editing feature to India, Australia and Japan](https://buzzquad.com/google-photos-brings-its-prompt-based-editing-feature-to-india-australia-and-japan/): Google is bringing AI photo editing to more users around the world, making it easier to fix your photos using simple text commands instead of complex editing tools. The company announced Tuesday that it is expanding natural language-based editing in Google Photos to additional countries, including Australia, India and Japan. The feature, which Google first - [Big Tech’s Reckless Release of AI Companion Products Sacrifices Safety for Profit](https://buzzquad.com/big-techs-reckless-release-of-ai-companion-products-sacrifices-safety-for-profit/): “Thanks to President Trump, the United States has officially escaped the Paris Climate Agreement, which undermined American values ​​and priorities, wasted hard-earned taxpayer dollars, and stifled economic growth,” the White House said. SpokesmanTaylor Rogers said in a statement issued Tuesday, celebrating “America First’s victory.” Advocates of ambitious action on the fossil fuel climate emergency have - [Democratic Rep Calls for QUIT – After 35 Years in Congress!](https://buzzquad.com/democratic-rep-calls-for-quit-after-35-years-in-congress/): An 88-year-old lawmaker described in a police report as suffering from “early stages of dementia” has just ended a 35-year political career that no one in her own party wanted to continue. Story Overview Eleanor Holmes Norton filed an end-of-campaign report on January 25, 2026, ending her bid for re-election after 18 terms representing DC. - [Apple to Launch These 20+ Products This Year](https://buzzquad.com/apple-to-launch-these-20-products-this-year/): 2026 promises to be yet another busy year for Apple, with the company rumored to be planning more than 20 product announcements over the coming months. Beyond the usual updates to iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, Apple is expected to release its all-new smart home hub, which was reportedly delayed until the more personalized - [Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Patrol killing upends Minnesota](https://buzzquad.com/klobuchar-delays-governor-campaign-launch-as-border-patrol-killing-upends-minnesota/): Amy Klobuchar planned to officially launch her gubernatorial campaign on Monday, but has delayed it in the wake of the fatal shooting of a protester by immigration agents in Minneapolis over the weekend, according to two people familiar with the Minnesota Democrat’s plans. The senator instead spent Monday morning speaking to White House officials, urging - [How the Patriots, Seahawks won NFL conference title games](https://buzzquad.com/how-the-patriots-seahawks-won-nfl-conference-title-games/): Bill BarnwellJan 26, 2026, 08:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - ['Among the worst we've seen': report slams xAI's Grok over child safety failures](https://buzzquad.com/among-the-worst-weve-seen-report-slams-xais-grok-over-child-safety-failures/): A new risk assessment found that xAI’s Grok chatbot had insufficient identification of users under 18, poor safety barriers, and frequently generated sexual, violent and inappropriate material. In other words, GROC is not safe for children or teens. The damning report from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that provides age-based ratings and reviews of media - [President Trump ‘brought let them eat cake economics to Davos’ with WEF speech — Oxfam](https://buzzquad.com/president-trump-brought-let-them-eat-cake-economics-to-davos-with-wef-speech-oxfam/): The video of Preity’s killing, which was recorded from multiple angles, directly contradicts the claims of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who… The alleged one that Preeti was “brandishing a weapon” and that agents fired “defensive shots” after Preeti “violently resisted” her arrest. The Department of Homeland Security has not released any identifying information about - [Woman struck and killed by snow plow in Norwood, Mass. – NBC Boston](https://buzzquad.com/woman-struck-and-killed-by-snow-plow-in-norwood-mass-nbc-boston/): A married couple was struck by a snowplow in an MBTA parking lot in Norwood, Massachusetts, during Sunday’s snowstorm and the wife has since died, according to police. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. at the MBTA’s Norwood Central parking lot. A 47-year-old man and his 51-year-old wife were walking through the lot when an - [Fiscal hawks set out to kill earmarks. They are very much alive.](https://buzzquad.com/fiscal-hawks-set-out-to-kill-earmarks-they-are-very-much-alive/): Fiscal conservatives in Congress threatened for months to block government funding if GOP leaders didn’t shun earmarks. They succeeded in scrapping just one; the rest, almost $16 billion worth, are slated in the package the Senate needs to clear by Friday to avoid a shutdown. Republican hard-liners on both sides of the Capitol have made - [Seahawks-Patriots: Super Bowl 2026 predictions, picks, odds](https://buzzquad.com/seahawks-patriots-super-bowl-2026-predictions-picks-odds/): The Seahawks and Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. With two weeks until the big game, we’re taking an early look at the matchup. Lindsey Thiry sets it up with what to know, and our NFL Nation - [Synthesia hits $4B valuation, lets employees cash out](https://buzzquad.com/synthesia-hits-4b-valuation-lets-employees-cash-out/): British startup Synthesia, whose artificial intelligence platform helps companies create interactive training videos, has raised a $200 million Series E funding round that takes its valuation to $4 billion — up from $2.1 billion just a year ago. Unlike some other AI startups that are still far from turning a profit, Synthesia has found lucrative - [Further | Maximum Damage and Massacre: ICE Kills, ICE Lies](https://buzzquad.com/further-maximum-damage-and-massacre-ice-kills-ice-lies/): What to say. Alex Pretty, 37, a kind, principled, hard-working ICU nurse who cared for real soldiers in desperate need, was executed in the street at point-blank range by a vicious gang of government sociopaths posing as soldiers. After he was killed by state terrorism, he was tainted by state terrorism, because a man who - [NFL star stabbed DEAD in homeless camp](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-star-stabbed-dead-in-homeless-camp/): A former NFL defensive lineman who once sacked Eagles and Raiders quarterbacks now lies dead in a Los Angeles homeless encampment, raising uncomfortable questions about what happens to athletes when the spotlight fades and brain damage persists. Quick take Kevin Johnson, 55, a former defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders, was found - [Deal with Google to help local news continues to get worse for local news](https://buzzquad.com/deal-with-google-to-help-local-news-continues-to-get-worse-for-local-news/): CalMatters staff in the newsroom in Sacramento on Dec. 5, 2023. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters Scheduling note: WhatMatters is taking Monday off to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and will be back in your inboxes Tuesday. In 2024, California and Google made a deal to spend $175 million over five years on local journalism. - [Minneapolis shooting: What to know about the death of Alex Pretti](https://buzzquad.com/minneapolis-shooting-what-to-know-about-the-death-of-alex-pretti/): On Saturday, a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis shot and killed Alex Jeffrey Pretti at close range after Pretti had been pepper-sprayed, beaten, and forced onto his knees by other agents. Pretti, 37, was a US citizen and reportedly in the area to observe agents’ actions. He was also a registered nurse and a legal - [2026 NFL draft QB rankings: Mendoza, Simpson, Chambliss](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-qb-rankings-mendoza-simpson-chambliss/): Jordan ReidJan 24, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from - [Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos](https://buzzquad.com/tech-ceos-boast-and-bicker-about-ai-at-davos/): There were times at this week’s World Economic Forum meeting when it seemed that Davos had turned into a high-profile technology conference, with appearances on stage by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen HuangAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellaand even more industry executives. Unsurprisingly, the big topic was artificial intelligence, with CEOs - [Citizen’s United Paved the Way for Trump’s Corporate Grift](https://buzzquad.com/citizens-united-paved-the-way-for-trumps-corporate-grift/): He spoke to the crowd hours after several federal officers were filmed surrounding Alex Peretti, 37, after he tried to help a woman who was pushed to the ground by one of them, and fatally shot him. The words of the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention were echoed by Torres de Santiago, who did not - [Trump SUBPOENAS Top MN Dems – Mob Incitement Investigation](https://buzzquad.com/trump-subpoenas-top-mn-dems-mob-incitement-investigation/): Democratic leaders in Minnesota now face subpoenas before a federal grand jury for allegedly inciting mobs to attack ICE agents. What happens when sanctuary policy collides with federal law? Story Overview On January 20, 2026, the DOJ under Trump subpoenaed Governor Tim Walz, Mayor Jacob Frey and three other top Democrats for allegations of obstruction - [A teenager’s death on an untamed island has put the spotlight on its inhabitants](https://buzzquad.com/a-teenagers-death-on-an-untamed-island-has-put-the-spotlight-on-its-inhabitants/): Brisbane, Australia  —  The sun was still low on the horizon when 19-year-old Piper James walked toward the Pacific Ocean for a morning swim on an island whose name in the local language means “paradise.” Within two hours, she was found dead, her body surrounded by dingoes, wild Australian native dogs that roam freely on - [Mark Kelly’s money bomb](https://buzzquad.com/mark-kellys-money-bomb/): As he increasingly flirts with a 2028 presidential run, Mark Kelly is winning friends up and down the ballot — if not influencing his Trump administration enemies. In an effort to help flip the House and Senate in 2026, Kelly has strategically used his star turn as President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s - [College football's top 25 portal classes from the 2026 cycle](https://buzzquad.com/college-footballs-top-25-portal-classes-from-the-2026-cycle/): Craig HaubertJan 23, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience. Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha College football’s lone transfer portal window for the 2026 season has, for all intents and purposes, closed. Thousands of players entered and programs across the - [Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech](https://buzzquad.com/legal-ai-giant-harvey-acquires-hexus-as-competition-heats-up-in-legal-tech/): Harvey, the leading legal AI startup, has acquired Harvey Hexos — a two-year-old startup that creates tools for creating demos, videos, and product guides — as the company continues its aggressive expansion amid fierce competition in the legal tech market. Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and - [Jack Smith to Detail Trump’s Criminal Misconduct Before Congress and the Public](https://buzzquad.com/jack-smith-to-detail-trumps-criminal-misconduct-before-congress-and-the-public/): “Michigan is facing an energy affordability crisis as our household energy costs skyrocket, and consumers are left without affordable transportation options. Whether you own a home, a small business, or run a large corporation, rising energy and transportation costs hurt everyone,” Nessel said. He said In a statement. She continued: “These out-of-control costs are not - [Immigration corruption bombshell: judges caught!](https://buzzquad.com/immigration-corruption-bombshell-judges-caught/): Undercover operations in Ohio’s immigration courts reveal a scandalous history of bribery and deception that could shake the foundations of the American justice system. Story Overview Undercover video exposes allegations of systemic corruption in Ohio immigration courts. Patricia Golder, a central figure, is said to have orchestrated a corruption scheme involving Mauritanian migrants. The video - [These Des Moines area schools are closing Friday for extreme cold](https://buzzquad.com/these-des-moines-area-schools-are-closing-friday-for-extreme-cold/): How to keep your children safe during extreme cold Extreme cold combined with snow and ice present new dangers for your children, especially if they walk to school. Here’s how you can help keep them safe. Some Des Moines area schools are canceling classes Des Moines Public Schools has canceled all classes for Friday, Jan. - [House approves DHS funding, other final spending bills amid ICE uproar](https://buzzquad.com/house-approves-dhs-funding-other-final-spending-bills-amid-ice-uproar/): The House passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security Thursday by a narrow margin amid a Democratic uproar over President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda. The 220-207 vote puts Congress on track to clear the last annual spending bills ahead of the Jan. 30 deadline, avoiding a partial government shutdown. The DHS measure - [NBA rookie rankings: Who takes No. 1 spot at midseason mark?](https://buzzquad.com/nba-rookie-rankings-who-takes-no-1-spot-at-midseason-mark/): Zach KramJan 22, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Zach Kram is a national NBA writer for ESPN.com, specializing in short- and long-term trends across the league’s analytics landscape. He previously worked at The Ringer covering the NBA and MLB. You can follow Zach on X via @zachkram. The midpoint of the NBA season presents a - [Former Sequoia partner’s new startup uses AI to negotiate your calendar for you](https://buzzquad.com/former-sequoia-partners-new-startup-uses-ai-to-negotiate-your-calendar-for-you/): Qais Khimji has spent most of his career as a venture capitalist, including six years as a partner at prominent venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. But just like many of Sequoia’s other former partners — including David Velez, who founded Brazilian digital bank Nubank — Khimji (pictured left) always wanted to be a startup founder. - [Under EPA’s Zeldin, Pollution Enforcement Dying a Quick Death](https://buzzquad.com/under-epas-zeldin-pollution-enforcement-dying-a-quick-death/): House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) refused to pressure members of his caucus to oppose the bill, even though voters clearly oppose federal operations marked by violence and lawlessness by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents everywhere from California and Illinois to Minnesota and Maine. Jeffries and other Democratic - [Second Lady's historic pregnancy – breaks 250-year RECORD!](https://buzzquad.com/second-ladys-historic-pregnancy-breaks-250-year-record/): For the first time in U.S. history, a sitting second lady is pregnant, and it’s sparking conversations across the country. Story Highlights Usha Vance, Second Lady, announces that she is pregnant with her fourth child. This announcement marks a historic first for a serving Second Lady. Vice President JD Vance and Usha are known for - [Check the list for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026](https://buzzquad.com/check-the-list-for-wednesday-jan-21-2026/): Check the list for school closings in Metro Detroit School Closings in Metro Detroit. Track possible school closings, delays, and early dismissals for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. —> You can track school closings in SE Michigan right here. You can also track the latest weather alerts, radar and video forecasts from our weather team with - [Will things ever get back to normal between the US and Europe?](https://buzzquad.com/will-things-ever-get-back-to-normal-between-the-us-and-europe/): The great Greenland war of 2026 appears to be on hold for the moment. This week’s World Economic Forum in Davos has been largely overshadowed by President Donald Trump’s demand that the US take control of the Danish territory of Greenland, which set off a rapidly escalating crisis. Heading into the conference, Trump threatened to - [UCL talking points: Matchday 8's must-see games, Man City's struggles, more](https://buzzquad.com/ucl-talking-points-matchday-8s-must-see-games-man-citys-struggles-more/): Jan 21, 2026, 08:50 PM ET We’re racing fast towards the end of the UEFA Champions League league phase, and the scramble for positions is really starting to heat up. Arsenal sit pretty atop the standings with an unblemished record after sailing past Internazionale but below that? That’s where it really gets interesting. Tottenham Hotspur - [Sources: Project SGLang spins out as RadixArk with $400M valuation as inference market explodes](https://buzzquad.com/sources-project-sglang-spins-out-as-radixark-with-400m-valuation-as-inference-market-explodes/): There’s a pattern emerging in the world of AI infrastructure: Popular open source tools are turning into venture-backed startups worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The most recent example is RadixArkthe commercial company behind SGLang, an increasingly popular tool that helps AI models run faster and cheaper. RadixArk was recently valued at about $400 million - [Trump Administration’s Efforts to Strip Shareholder Rights Makes the Miserable Citizens United Impacts Even Worse](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administrations-efforts-to-strip-shareholder-rights-makes-the-miserable-citizens-united-impacts-even-worse/): ICE’s May 12 memo, part of A Disclosure of whistleblowers Which he got APIt says that “although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not historically relied on administrative warrants alone to detain aliens subject to final orders of removal at their place of residence, the DHS Office of the General Counsel recently determined - [Anti-ICE Protests Boil Over – NEW Extreme Tactic Used!](https://buzzquad.com/anti-ice-protests-boil-over-new-extreme-tactic-used/): An unprecedented clash over immigration enforcement is reshaping the political landscape, leaving Americans to ponder the future of federal authority and local resistance. Story Overview Progressive protests against ICE intensify during Trump’s second term. Violent clashes, including shootings, fuel public debate. Midterm elections see “abolition of ICE” as central issue. Political divisions are widening within - [Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy](https://buzzquad.com/letlow-launches-trump-backed-senate-bid-against-cassidy/): Rep. Julia Letlow announced her primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy on Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump lent his endorsement in the race. The entrance of Letlow, a Louisiana Republican who has served in Congress since 2021, is a major blow to Cassidy, who was already fending off another MAGA-aligned challenger in a - [College Football Playoff title game takeaways: How Indiana beat Miami to make history](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-playoff-title-game-takeaways-how-indiana-beat-miami-to-make-history/): Bill ConnellyJan 20, 2026, 10:13 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. When Miami was putting together its shocking first national title under Howard Schnellenberger in 1983, Indiana was going 3-8. The Hoosiers would go 0-11 the next - [Snap reaches settlement in social media addiction lawsuit](https://buzzquad.com/snap-reaches-settlement-in-social-media-addiction-lawsuit/): Days before the scheduled trial, social media company Snap settled a lawsuit accusing the platform of causing social media addiction, according to reports from numerous outlets. According to New York TimesThe settlement was announced Tuesday in California Superior Court in Los Angeles County. The lawsuit against Snap was filed by a 19-year-old known in court - ['Now Is Your Time of Need': Bernie Sanders, Mayor Mamdani Join Striking Nurses in NYC](https://buzzquad.com/now-is-your-time-of-need-bernie-sanders-mayor-mamdani-join-striking-nurses-in-nyc/): As the largest nurses’ strike in New York City history enters its second week with no resolution in sight, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Mayor Zahran Mamdani joined hundreds of picketers in the bitter cold on Tuesday to support their fight for better wages and workplace protections. Last week, the New York State Nurses - [An Iconic Designer DEAD – The Fashion Era Ends](https://buzzquad.com/an-iconic-designer-dead-the-fashion-era-ends/): Valentino Garavani’s death at age 93 closes the curtain on the golden age of haute couture, leaving a void where glamor once reigned on red carpets around the world. Story Highlights The famous Italian designer founded the House of Valentino in 1960, defining luxury with his iconic “Valentino red” dresses. Dressed legends like Jacqueline Kennedy - [No, Trump can’t cancel the midterms. He’s doing this instead](https://buzzquad.com/no-trump-cant-cancel-the-midterms-hes-doing-this-instead/): A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Worried about losing unified Republican power in Washington and mystified at his lack of support among the public, President Donald Trump keeps talking about not holding the November midterm elections, when Republicans could - [Republicans will be hard-pressed to pass Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-will-be-hard-pressed-to-pass-trumps-great-healthcare-plan/): President Donald Trump announced his “Great Healthcare Plan” to little fanfare on Capitol Hill last week. The question now is how willing and able congressional Republicans will be to actually pass any of it into law after stumbling for years over politically toxic plans to undo Obamacare. The prognosis is not encouraging for the White - [How Indiana won college football's national championship](https://buzzquad.com/how-indiana-won-college-footballs-national-championship/): Andrea AdelsonJan 20, 2026, 01:31 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Indiana announced its college football arrival a year ago, but even then, it felt hard to believe the losingest program in FBS history would have much staying power. Critics ripped their - [Everstone combines Wingify, AB Tasty for $100M+ digital experience optimization platform](https://buzzquad.com/everstone-combines-wingify-ab-tasty-for-100m-digital-experience-optimization-platform/): Private equity firm Everstone Capital is bringing together Indian companies Winvi — a company that helps companies test different versions of their websites to improve sales and customer engagement — and the France company Delicious father To build a $100M+ digital experience improvement company with $100M+ annual revenue, just one year after purchasing a controlling - [Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete](https://buzzquad.com/appeals-court-in-mahmoud-khalils-case-decides-federal-court-lacks-jurisdiction-until-immigration-court-proceedings-complete/): Today, in a split 2-1 decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court to rule Which found that the detention and deportation of Mahmoud Khalil was likely unconstitutional. Today’s order does not address the underlying First Amendment arguments in his case, but rather states that the district court did not have subject - [5-year-old US citizen deported – shocking ICE mistake](https://buzzquad.com/5-year-old-us-citizen-deported-shocking-ice-mistake/): Five-year-old U.S. citizen deported from Texas to Honduras, highlighting alarming consequences of law enforcement working with ICE. Story Overview A U.S. citizen child was deported alongside her immigrant mother without due process of law. Collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE led to this family separation. The incident reflects broader systemic issues affecting mixed-status families. - [Mertens vs. Lanlana Tararudee Prediction, Odds to Win Australian Open](https://buzzquad.com/mertens-vs-lanlana-tararudee-prediction-odds-to-win-australian-open/): In the Australian Open Round of 128 on Monday, No. 21-ranked Elise Mertens faces No. 131 Lanlana Tararudee. Mertens has -350 odds to earn a spot in the Round of 64 with a win over Tararudee (+260). ESPN2 will broadcast this match and provide coverage throughout the Australian Open, you can find it there from - [High Seas Treaty takes effect, giving the open ocean real protection](https://buzzquad.com/high-seas-treaty-takes-effect-giving-the-open-ocean-real-protection/): In the spring of 2010, I was one of a few journalists invited to travel down to the coast of Ecuador to join an ocean-going TED conference. With me aboard a National Geographic science vessel were ocean and climate scientists, underwater photographers, marine activists, environmental group CEOs, a lot of green-minded rich people, and famous - [AFCON 2025 Final - Nothing could have been more embarrassing for African football](https://buzzquad.com/afcon-2025-final-nothing-could-have-been-more-embarrassing-for-african-football/): Ed DoveJan 19, 2026, 02:02 AM ET Close Ed Dove is a writer and scout who has a deep and enduring passion for African sport, politics and literature. Instagram: @EddyDove22, Facebook: @EddyDoveAfrica Morocco have never made any secret of their desire to write history at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, although never in their - [Sequoia to invest in Anthropic, breaking VC taboo on backing rivals: FT](https://buzzquad.com/sequoia-to-invest-in-anthropic-breaking-vc-taboo-on-backing-rivals-ft/): Sequoia Capital is reportedly joining a massive funding round for Anthropic, the AI ​​startup behind Cloud. According to the Financial Times. It’s a move that’s sure to turn heads in Silicon Valley. Why? Because venture capital firms have historically avoided backing competing companies in the same sector, preferring to place their bets on a single - [Beef, oil palm, and soy are killing forests in Brazil and the tropics](https://buzzquad.com/beef-oil-palm-and-soy-are-killing-forests-in-brazil-and-the-tropics/): It’s pretty much impossible to live a life free of environmental harm. The cleanest energy relies on mining. Critical medical supplies produce plastic waste. Even organic foods are typically grown with pesticides. But there is one thing you could do immediately that would help the planet a heck of a lot: eat less beef. I - [Olympics 2026: Standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams](https://buzzquad.com/olympics-2026-standouts-disappointments-from-all-32-nhl-teams/): Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.  and  Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors Feb 23, 2026, 07:00 AM ET The 2026 Olympic men’s hockey tournament ended in thrilling fashion - [Guide Labs debuts a new kind of interpretable LLM](https://buzzquad.com/guide-labs-debuts-a-new-kind-of-interpretable-llm/): The challenge of wrangling a deep learning model is often in understanding why it does what it does: whether it’s xAI’s repeated struggle sessions to fine-tune Grok’s weird policies, ChatGPT’s struggle with adulation, or ordinary hallucinations, delving into a neural network with billions of parameters is no easy feat. Guide Labs, a San Francisco startup - [Don’t Visit Ko Lipe](https://buzzquad.com/dont-visit-ko-lipe/): After 19 years, I finally returned to Ko Lipe, the Thai island where I spent nearly a month in 2006. At the time, it was one of those remote destinations visited by only a few of the most intrepid travelers, where electricity only worked for a few hours a day, simple huts on the beach - [Further | For Now A Prince. How Long Till A (Fake) King?](https://buzzquad.com/further-for-now-a-prince-how-long-till-a-fake-king/): The arrest of the U.K. rapist formerly known as Prince, and the echoing, trans-Atlantic edict that no one is above the law, lay ever-barer America’s “true exceptionalism”: A culture of immunity so corrosive our own heinous, in-his-fever-dreams “exonerated” Predator-In-Chief has enragingly yet to face any consequences for his manifold sins, crimes, cruelties and depravities, petty - [People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check in March. What to know](https://buzzquad.com/people-in-mississippi-wont-get-an-ssi-check-in-march-what-to-know/): Is my Social Security income taxable? Guidelines to follow for 2026 tax season. Are your Social Security benefits taxable? For many Americans, the answer is yes. People who get Supplemental Security Income checks won’t get a payment in early March. But that’s no reason to worry. Payday is coming early. Social Security recipients will receive - [NASA Moon Launch CANCELED – Setback stuns NASA!](https://buzzquad.com/nasa-moon-launch-canceled-setback-stuns-nasa/): NASA’s powerful moon rocket suffered a mysterious helium hiccup overnight, shattering dreams of a March liftoff and stranding four astronauts just when victory seemed within reach. Story Overview Interruption of helium flow in the SLS upper stage forces the return of Launch Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs. The Artemis II crewed - [The ‘gift’ Democrats think Trump just gave them](https://buzzquad.com/the-gift-democrats-think-trump-just-gave-them/): Democrats are frothing at the mouth to center President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos in their affordability messaging as they charge into the midterms. The party was already planning to slam Republicans over the economy on the campaign trail, riding the playbook that helped propel New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and New - [Who makes Team USA in men's hockey at the 2030 Olympics?](https://buzzquad.com/who-makes-team-usa-in-mens-hockey-at-the-2030-olympics/): Greg WyshynskiFeb 22, 2026, 01:00 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors The 2026 Winter Olympic men’s hockey tournament has ended with Team USA players wearing gold medals around their necks. That means it’s time to start thinking about who will represent the United States at the 2030 tournament in - [TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-waymo-makes-its-defense/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Earlier this month, Waymo Chief Safety Officer Mauricio Pena to attest appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee as part of a - [Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs/): Trump has called the fossil fuel climate emergency a “hoax,” but global warming opens up potential shipping routes and access to natural resources in and around Greenland. He has claimed that if he does not seize the island, China or Russia will – although last month he announced a “framework for a future deal” for - [Eileen Gu defends halfpipe gold for 6th career Olympic medal](https://buzzquad.com/eileen-gu-defends-halfpipe-gold-for-6th-career-olympic-medal/): Feb 22, 2026, 06:15 AM ET LIVIGNO, Italy — Maybe the most staggering thing of Eileen Gu’s entire gold medal-winning day was she lost her balance on the first trick in her first run. Perhaps she is mortal? But maybe not as Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title on Sunday to make it six - [Democrats' new radical darling chosen for State of the Union rebuttal](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-new-radical-darling-chosen-for-state-of-the-union-rebuttal/): Virginia’s newly elected governor just got the political attention of the year, but the “radical” label she’s been given says more about partisan warfare than her actual record. Story Overview Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first female governor, will deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026. The former - [‘I feel vindicated’: Anti-tariff Republicans cheer as Supreme Court checks Trump](https://buzzquad.com/i-feel-vindicated-anti-tariff-republicans-cheer-as-supreme-court-checks-trump/): Republican tariff skeptics on Capitol Hill celebrated Friday after theSupreme Court struck down the core authority behind President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs — dealing a blow to a major plank of the president’s agenda but offering a welcome off-ramp to GOP lawmakers who viewed the levies as a political loser. Retiring Rep. Don Bacon - [2026 Olympics: Predictions for the USA-Canada gold medal men's hockey game](https://buzzquad.com/2026-olympics-predictions-for-the-usa-canada-gold-medal-mens-hockey-game/): Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. ,  ,  Arda Ocal ,  Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. ,  Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter - [Google VP warns that two types of AI startups may not survive](https://buzzquad.com/google-vp-warns-that-two-types-of-ai-startups-may-not-survive/): The AI ​​boom has created a startup in a minute. But as the dust begins to settle, two once-hot business models are becoming more like cautionary tales: LLM wrappers and AI aggregators. Darren Morey, who leads Google’s global startup organization across Cloud, DeepMind and Alphabet, says startups using these hooks turn on their own “check - [SCOTUS Blocking of Trump’s “Emergency” Tariffs Is a Small But Meaningful Check on a Lawless President](https://buzzquad.com/scotus-blocking-of-trumps-emergency-tariffs-is-a-small-but-meaningful-check-on-a-lawless-president/): “It shouldn’t take 11 months and a FOIA lawsuit to find out the government killed someone,” American Oversight. He said on social media late Friday. Separately, monitoring male “The details appear similar to the murder of Renee Goode,” a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three who was shot by Officer Jonathan Ross last month - [Rutgers Basketball Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Minnesota](https://buzzquad.com/rutgers-basketball-looks-to-extend-winning-streak-against-minnesota/): After winning their last two games, Rutgers basketball will look to make it three straight as they head out to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. After starting the season 3-1 in Big Ten play with wins over No.19 Iowa and No.22 Indiana, Minnesota hit a wall in mid January and has gone 2-9 - [Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs: What that means for you](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-tariffs-what-that-means-for-you/): The Supreme Court just upended President Donald Trump’s trade war. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled on Friday that the bulk of Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutionally enacted. Trump had rested his trade agenda on a peculiar interpretation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a statute that empowers the president to “regulate” transactions - [Alysa Liu's unlikely Olympic gold medal caps off a roller-coaster week in figure skating](https://buzzquad.com/alysa-lius-unlikely-olympic-gold-medal-caps-off-a-roller-coaster-week-in-figure-skating/): Feb 19, 2026, 10:10 PM ET MILAN — Alysa Liu never set out to be an Olympic gold medalist. When she returned to figure skating after a two-year hiatus, she wanted to show the world what she could do, her creativity and her art, and who she was as a person. Anything beyond that was - [Ukrainian man jailed for identity theft that helped North Koreans get jobs at US companies](https://buzzquad.com/ukrainian-man-jailed-for-identity-theft-that-helped-north-koreans-get-jobs-at-us-companies/): A Ukrainian man has been sentenced to five years in prison by a US federal court for his role in a long-running identity theft scheme that helped North Korean workers abroad obtain fraudulent jobs at dozens of US companies. American prosecutors Charges were filed in 2024 v. Kiev resident Oleksandr Didenko, 29, for grooming North - [Supreme Court Ruling Curbs Trump’s Authority, But Tariff Chaos and Higher Prices Remain](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-ruling-curbs-trumps-authority-but-tariff-chaos-and-higher-prices-remain/): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to these demands at length interview on nowFriday’s “Morning Joe” discusses recent talks with the United States in Geneva. “The only thing I have to stress is that there is no military solution to Iran’s nuclear program,” Araqchi said. “This was tested last year, and there was a major - [San Jose Sharks not surprised by Macklin Celebrini's Olympic success](https://buzzquad.com/san-jose-sharks-not-surprised-by-macklin-celebrinis-olympic-success/): SAN JOSE — San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is the youngest NHL player competing in the men’s hockey tournament at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina. All the 19-year-old Celebrini has done so far is become the event’s second-leading scorer, right behind linemate Connor McDavid, while helping a stacked Canadian team advance to - [Oscar winner's daughter is DEAD – tragic cause REVEALED](https://buzzquad.com/oscar-winners-daughter-is-dead-tragic-cause-revealed/): The San Francisco medical examiner has confirmed that Victoria Jones, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, died of an accidental cocaine overdose at the age of 34 – a tragic outcome that her father had desperately tried to prevent through legal intervention just two years earlier. Story Overview Victoria Jones was found unresponsive at - [Shapiro tests Democrats’ data center strategy](https://buzzquad.com/shapiro-tests-democrats-data-center-strategy/): PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a bellwether Democrat on AI and data centers, is tempering his message ahead of his reelection campaign. Shapiro, a swing-state Democrat and a 2028 presidential prospect, has staked his state’s economic fortunes on the tech industry. He wooed a $20 billion investment from Amazon along with major investments by - [Olympic figure skating fashion: Behind the costume designs](https://buzzquad.com/olympic-figure-skating-fashion-behind-the-costume-designs/): Feb 19, 2026, 08:54 AM ET FIGURE SKATING COSTUMES gleam under the lights at Milano Ice Skating Arena at the 2026 Winter Games. With every twizzle, lift and lutz, thousands of sequins and crystals — often Swarovski — bedazzle and glimmer. “It’s not just a little uniform you put on to do your sport. It - [New York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion plan](https://buzzquad.com/new-york-hits-the-brakes-on-robotaxi-expansion-plan/): Waymo’s big chance to bring a robotaxi to New York state has been scuttled — for now. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal that would have amended vehicle and traffic laws to effectively legalize robo-taxis in the state outside of New York City. Hochul spokesman Sean Butler confirmed to TechCrunch that the - [Despite Relentless Attacks, Nearly Half a Million Workers Unionized in 2025](https://buzzquad.com/despite-relentless-attacks-nearly-half-a-million-workers-unionized-in-2025/): New data released today According to what the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Trade union representation It grew by 463,000 in 2025, bringing the total number of workers represented by union contracts to 16.5 million. Thanks to years of sustained organizing, 11.2% of all wage and salary workers in the United States are now - [Little Rock Wrongful Death Attorney Joseph Gates Explains How](https://buzzquad.com/little-rock-wrongful-death-attorney-joseph-gates-explains-how/): LITTLE ROCK, AR – Families who lose a loved one in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under Arkansas law. Little Rock wrongful death attorney Joseph Gates of Gates Law Firm, PLLC (https://www.gateslawpllc.com/car-accidents-and-wrongful-death-claims-in-arkansas/) is providing guidance on who can file these claims, the - [Twice presidential candidate, dies at age 84](https://buzzquad.com/twice-presidential-candidate-dies-at-age-84/): The death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson at age 84 closed a chapter in America’s civil rights saga, leaving open the question of who will fill the void left by this enduring bridge builder from King’s time to the present. Story Overview Jesse Jackson died in October 2024 at the age of 84 after more - [Some Democrats plan boycott of Trump’s State of the Union](https://buzzquad.com/some-democrats-plan-boycott-of-trumps-state-of-the-union/): A slate of Democrats plan to skip President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to Congress next week and instead will attend a counterprogramming event on the National Mall that same evening. The rally, dubbed the “People’s State of the Union,” will include lawmakers who skipped Trump’s first and second inaugurations, underscoring a small - [The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26](https://buzzquad.com/the-bilas-index-the-best-68-mens-basketball-teams-in-2025-26-2/): Jay BilasFeb 17, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close College basketball analyst for ESPN and ESPN Insider Played and coached at Duke Practicing attorney Multiple Authors Now that football takes a break from its weekly competition, those irrationally obsessed with the sadistic ground acquisition game can turn their attention spans toward the objectively beautiful, balletic, organic, - [Audible's new 'Read & Listen' feature syncs your Kindle ebooks with audiobooks](https://buzzquad.com/audibles-new-read-listen-feature-syncs-your-kindle-ebooks-with-audiobooks/): Just days after Spotify announced its entry into the physical book sales market, which included an audiobook feature that lets you sync your listening and offline reading progress, Amazon-owned Audible announced… It was launched A feature that combines e-books with audiobooks. Company Announce On Wednesday, the “Blended Reading” feature debuted in the Audible app, allowing - [UCS Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Unlawful Endangerment Finding Repeal](https://buzzquad.com/ucs-joins-lawsuit-challenging-trump-administrations-unlawful-endangerment-finding-repeal/): In the wake of the killing of two US citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, and a wave of violence and civil rights violations, including racial profiling, ICE approval has become extremely difficult. Lowest level ever Among the American public, more Americans now say they want to abolish the agency rather than keep it, according - [Premier League LIVE: Wolves vs Arsenal - updates, preview, team news, stats & head-to-head](https://buzzquad.com/premier-league-live-wolves-vs-arsenal-updates-preview-team-news-stats-head-to-head/): Since doing the double over Arsenal in 2020-21, Wolves have now lost each of their last nine against the Gunners in the Premier League. Arsenal have won nine of their 11 Premier League away games against Wolves (L2), their highest win rate against any side they’ve faced 10+ times on the road (82%). Arsenal have - [An ICE fugitive kills his beloved teacher while fleeing!](https://buzzquad.com/an-ice-fugitive-kills-his-beloved-teacher-while-fleeing/): A beloved Georgia teacher lost her life to a man fleeing ICE deportation — and yet federal officials are pointing the finger at politicians who demonize law enforcement. Story Overview Dr. Linda Davis, an educator at Hesse K-8 School, died in an accident in Savannah on February 16, 2026, when Oscar Vasquez Lopez fled an - [Is Grindr Dead? | Vox](https://buzzquad.com/is-grindr-dead-vox/): What is Grindr supposed to be? I’m not sure if this existential question is one that keeps anyone up at night, but with the recent announcement that the hookup app is rolling out EDGE, an up-to $500 per month plan powered by “gAI” (pronounced gay-eye) technology, it’s an inquiry that came to my mind. I - [Best college football transfer portal addition for top 25 teams](https://buzzquad.com/best-college-football-transfer-portal-addition-for-top-25-teams/): Max OlsonFeb 17, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska Multiple Authors The 2025 season offered the ultimate proof that elite portal recruiting can put a program in national championship contention. Miami, Ole Miss and Oregon reached the College Football Playoff semifinals thanks - [Mistral AI buys Koyeb in first acquisition to back its cloud ambitions](https://buzzquad.com/mistral-ai-buys-koyeb-in-first-acquisition-to-back-its-cloud-ambitions/): Mistral AI, the French company recently valued at $13.8 billion, has made its first acquisition. Competitor OpenAI has agreed to the purchase Quipa Paris-based startup that simplifies the deployment of large-scale AI applications and the management of the infrastructure behind them. Mistral is primarily known for developing large language models (LLMs), but this deal underscores - [Further | Fuck This Guy: The Hunted Becomes the Beached](https://buzzquad.com/further-fuck-this-guy-the-hunted-becomes-the-beached/): Our president’s day, thank God, has not passed. Along with the mattress sales, it was marked with several middle fingers in the air, a typically hideous message from a tainted White House, and news that an ominous colossal gold-leaf statue of the worst president in history, dubbed “Don the Giant,” is still stuck on its - [IKEA announces plans for Fort Collins store](https://buzzquad.com/ikea-announces-plans-for-fort-collins-store/): IKEA is coming to Fort Collins. The Scandinavian furniture chain announced plans for its third Colorado store in a Feb. 17 news release, noting the new location will take over 4250 Corbett Drive — the former location of Fort Collins’ Urban Air trampoline park. The 64,000-square-foot store will feature a central kitchen, bedroom and bathroom - [Allegations of 'atrocities' trigger democratic panic](https://buzzquad.com/allegations-of-atrocities-trigger-democratic-panic/): When Barack Obama calls Los Angeles’ tent cities an “atrocity,” he’s not just chastising California: he’s warning Democrats that voters are running out of patience. Quick take Obama publicly challenged the “tolerating tents” position by requiring encampment permits coupled with treatment and temporary housing. His message was a political wake-up call: visible disorder can derail - [DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration enforcement oversight](https://buzzquad.com/dhs-watchdog-warns-shutdown-could-imperil-immigration-enforcement-oversight/): The partial government shutdown that went into effect Saturday is throwing the fate of oversight at the Department of Homeland Security into peril, with the department’s independent watchdog warning a lapse in funding could jeopardize several ongoing investigations. DHS’s inspector general currently has eight active probes into the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration crackdown, including reviews - [What the soccer world can learn from FA Cup heroes Macclesfield](https://buzzquad.com/what-the-soccer-world-can-learn-from-fa-cup-heroes-macclesfield/): Feb 13, 2026, 10:41 AM ET MACCLESFIELD, England — Sam Heathcote is out on the field, handing out training bibs on a cold January morning. He’s no stranger to this: At 28 years old, he has been a footballer all his adult life, plying his trade in English soccer’s lower leagues. His proudest moment came - [How Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation in 4 months](https://buzzquad.com/how-ricursive-intelligence-raised-335m-at-a-4b-valuation-in-4-months/): The co-founders of startup Ricursive Intelligence seem destined to be co-founders. Anna Goldie, the CEO, and Azalea Mirhosseini, the CTO, are so well-known in the AI ​​community that they were among the AI ​​engineers who “received these weird emails from Zuckerberg making us crazy offers,” Goldie told TechCrunch with a laugh. (They did not accept - [How I Got My Visa to France](https://buzzquad.com/how-i-got-my-visa-to-france/): I have loved France since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. The friends I met in Thailand accompanied me to the region and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time in France and I loved the food, wine and people. But this love became an obsession when I left the Paris - [Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Monarchs Under Endangered Species Act](https://buzzquad.com/lawsuit-seeks-to-protect-monarchs-under-endangered-species-act/): Today there are two conservation groups, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Center for Food Safety File a lawsuit against US Fish and Wildlife Service to force officials to set a binding date for the end of federal protection for it monarch Butterflies under the Endangered Species Act. He was the monarch Suggested For - [Girona vs Barcelona: posibles alineaciones, J24, LaLiga ](https://buzzquad.com/girona-vs-barcelona-posibles-alineaciones-j24-laliga/): 15 de feb, 2026, 16:11 ET El Barcelona visita al Girona con la urgencia de ganar luego de que el Real Madrid tomó momentáneamente el liderato de LaLiga. 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Multiple Authors The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament is rapidly approaching, which means the question top of mind for many fans is: Will your team be in or out? They have roughly - [The enterprise AI land grab is on. Glean is building the layer beneath the interface.](https://buzzquad.com/the-enterprise-ai-land-grab-is-on-glean-is-building-the-layer-beneath-the-interface/): The battle for enterprise AI is heating up. Microsoft is bundling Copilot into Office. Google is pushing Gemini into the workspace. OpenAI and Anthropic sell directly to enterprises. Every SaaS vendor is now shipping an AI assistant. In the struggle over the façade, Glenn is betting on something less obvious: becoming the layer of intelligence - [Further | On Fascists, Mean Girls and Screechy Pedophile Allies](https://buzzquad.com/further-on-fascists-mean-girls-and-screechy-pedophile-allies/): In what one sage deemed “amateur-hour, clown-fucker, reality-show dictatorship shit,” this week’s House hearings on ICE abuses, Epstein cover-ups and other GOP atrocities showcased a parade of rancid, lying, stonewalling MAGA lickspittles and deplorables – loudest among them sneering “bad acid trip come to life” Pam Bondi – facing off against a for-once united cohort - [Zeynep Sonmez vs. Sara Bejlek Prediction for WTA Dubai, UAE Women's Singles 2026](https://buzzquad.com/zeynep-sonmez-vs-sara-bejlek-prediction-for-wta-dubai-uae-womens-singles-2026/): Zeynep Sonmez faces Sara Bejlek in the WTA Dubai, UAE Women’s Singles 2026 on February 15, 2026. Drawing from 10,000 simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights. Zeynep Sonmez vs. Sara Bejlek: Detailed Breakdown Match Overview Who: Zeynep Sonmez vs. Sara Bejlek Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 Approx. Time: 11:10 AM ET Tournament: - [Midnight Shutdown Hits DHS – Gamble Turns on Him!](https://buzzquad.com/midnight-shutdown-hits-dhs-gamble-turns-on-him/): A fight in Washington over “immigration reforms” has just shut down the department responsible for protecting the skies, coasts, cyber networks and disaster response. Quick take Senate Democrats blocked a DHS funding bill for a full year and a short extension, triggering a midnight DHS shutdown. ICE and CBP continue to operate with separate funding, - [AI romance scams are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.](https://buzzquad.com/ai-romance-scams-are-on-the-rise-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): Happy Valentine’s Day. Don’t let romance scams — which ramp up around the holiday and are at an all-time high — break your heart. These scams cost Americans $3 billion last year alone. That’s almost certainly an undercount, given victims’ particular reluctance to report that they’ve fallen for such ruses. Many romance scams fall under - [2026 NFL offseason: Free agency, draft questions for all 32 teams](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-offseason-free-agency-draft-questions-for-all-32-teams/): NFL NationFeb 13, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Multiple Authors The 2026 NFL offseason is in full swing, which means it’s - [Designer Kate Barton teams up with IBM and Fiducia AI for a NYFW presentation](https://buzzquad.com/designer-kate-barton-teams-up-with-ibm-and-fiducia-ai-for-a-nyfw-presentation/): Saturday is determined Kate Barton She will unveil her latest collection at New York Fashion Week – with a new twist, of course. Parton collaborated with Trust artificial intelligence To create a multilingual AI agent (created with IBM Watsonx on IBM Cloud) to help guests learn about and experience parts of the set virtually. TechCrunch - [UK: High Court rules ban on Palestine Action under terrorism legislation unlawful](https://buzzquad.com/uk-high-court-rules-ban-on-palestine-action-under-terrorism-legislation-unlawful/): While Thompson has scheduled markup of the 802-page proposal on February 23, critics are not waiting for the bill to be dismantled, which goes with The GOP’s 2024 proposal was also harshly rebuked. The committee’s ranking member, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.), He said From what she’s seen so far, the new legislation “fails to meet - [Al Fateh vs. Al-Nassr Live Streaming, How & Where to Watch on TV](https://buzzquad.com/al-fateh-vs-al-nassr-live-streaming-how-where-to-watch-on-tv/): Al Fateh hosts Al-Nassr on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Hofuf, at 9:30 a.m. PT, 12:30 p.m. ET, in the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League. The home team currently sits in 10th place in the league standings with 24 points after 20 matches, with a record of - [Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028](https://buzzquad.com/shapiro-grows-his-donor-network-ahead-of-2028/): Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is using his book tour and 2026 reelection campaign to further build out a national fundraising network that could prove quite useful in a potential 2028 run. The governor held a fundraising event over lunch while visiting Massachusetts for his book tour last month, two people familiar with the planning for - [How UCLA's softball star decided to join the basketball program](https://buzzquad.com/how-uclas-softball-star-decided-to-join-the-basketball-program/): WHEN MEGAN GRANT sits in the front row of her Intro to Gender Studies class at UCLA, she’s enjoying the only rest she’ll get all day. It’s game day for the UCLA women’s basketball team. Grant has 10 hours until she’ll take the court for the Bruins. But before putting on her basketball jersey, the - [India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans](https://buzzquad.com/india-partners-with-alibaba-com-for-export-push-despite-past-china-tech-bans/): The Indian government has partnered with China’s Alibaba.com on an export-focused program aimed at helping startups and small businesses reach buyers abroad. The move highlights New Delhi’s selective treatment of China-linked technology platforms after years of blanket bans on consumer apps and games. This week, the Indian government’s Startup India initiative Announce Collaborating with Alibaba.com - [Trump Appoints Gambling CEOs to CTFC After Ousting Enforcement Lawyers](https://buzzquad.com/trump-appoints-gambling-ceos-to-ctfc-after-ousting-enforcement-lawyers/): Deportations to a third country were “previously a rare tool used only in exceptional circumstances.” He said But “the Trump administration has expanded the practice into a sprawling system of global removals,” sending $32 million in direct payments of taxpayer money to foreign governments, the authors write. Five countries, including Palau and Rwanda, entered into - [Didn’t get Noah Kahan ‘Great Divide Tour’ tickets? 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Indonesia becomes first Southeast Asian country to - [Capitol agenda: Senate heads into doomed DHS votes](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-senate-heads-into-doomed-dhs-votes/): A DHS shutdown is coming Friday night, and there’s no telling how long it could last. The White House on Wednesday night sent Congress the legislative text of its immigration enforcement counterproposal, a White House official and two people granted anonymity to disclose the private action told POLITICO. But key Democrats have already said they - [2026 NFL mock draft: Yates' first-round pick predictions](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-mock-draft-yates-first-round-pick-predictions-2/): Field YatesFeb 11, 2026, 06:10 AM ET Close Field Yates is a fantasy football expert and NFL draft analyst for ESPN. You can find him on Fantasy Football Now on Sunday mornings and regularly on NFL Live throughout the week, as well as the Fantasy Focus and First Draft podcasts. A graduate of Wesleyan University - [More US investors sue South Korean government over handling of Coupang data breach](https://buzzquad.com/more-us-investors-sue-south-korean-government-over-handling-of-coupang-data-breach/): Coupang’s massive data breach in South Korea has now become a geopolitical flashpoint as a growing number of the company’s American investors take legal action against the South Korean government. What began as a regulatory investigation into a data security failure has expanded into a broader dispute over alleged unfair treatment of the US-headquartered company. - [House Republican Moves to Block Climate Lawsuits as Oil Industry Pushes for Immunity](https://buzzquad.com/house-republican-moves-to-block-climate-lawsuits-as-oil-industry-pushes-for-immunity/): Immediately after the shooting, the Department of Homeland Security came to the defense of the agent who shot Martinez, Charles Exum. Agency He claimed In an incident report, Martinez was blocking customers and “rammed” them with her car. The agency described her as a “domestic terrorist.” Martinez, who survived the shooting, was charged with assaulting - [¿A qué horas y dónde ver el Atlético de Madrid vs Barcelona hoy?](https://buzzquad.com/a-que-horas-y-donde-ver-el-atletico-de-madrid-vs-barcelona-hoy/): El esperado duelo entre el Atlético de Madrid y el FC Barcelona ya tiene fecha y horario confirmado. Ambos clubes se medirán en la ida de las semifinales de la Copa del Rey 2026-2026 en un choque que promete intensidad y alto nivel futbolístico. El Atlético buscará imponer su intensidad y fortaleza defensiva, mientras que - [Broken bipartisan ritual: the brutal snobbery of Trump's governors](https://buzzquad.com/broken-bipartisan-ritual-the-brutal-snobbery-of-trumps-governors/): An invitation list has just turned America’s most routine governors’ meeting into a referendum on whether federalism still means working with people you didn’t vote for. Quick take President Donald Trump is planning a White House meeting tied to the National Governors Association’s winter gathering and has invited only Republican governors, ending a decades-long bipartisan - [Dystopian Super Bowl Ad Sparks Fury – PROPAGANDA Pure and Simple!](https://buzzquad.com/dystopian-super-bowl-ad-sparks-fury-propaganda-pure-and-simple/): A 30-second Super Bowl tearjerker about lost dogs managed to spark a very adult question: How much neighborhood watch will Americans tolerate if it comes with a happy ending? Quick take Ring launched its first linear Super Bowl ad on February 8, 2026, promoting “Search Party for Dogs,” an AI-assisted tool for finding missing pets. - [What just happened in El Paso?](https://buzzquad.com/what-just-happened-in-el-paso/): The El Paso International Airport will apparently not be closed for 10 days, despite an earlier announcement that set off an overnight panic. But the reasons why the closure was announced in the first place are still not quite clear, nor is whether this was a fluke or the prelude to a national security crisis. - [College football 2026: Games, players, teams we're excited to see](https://buzzquad.com/college-football-2026-games-players-teams-were-excited-to-see/): Feb 11, 2026, 07:00 AM ET The 2025 college football season was a wild one, culminating with a thrilling College Football Playoff and a national title for undefeated Indiana, capping one of the most unlikely turnarounds in the sport’s history. The season also saw a tumultuous coaching carousel, with several big-brand programs — LSU, Penn - [Senior engineers, including co-founders, exit xAI amid controversy](https://buzzquad.com/senior-engineers-including-co-founders-exit-xai-amid-controversy/): At least nine engineers, including two of the founders, publicly announced their departures from xAI last week — though two of those exits appear to have occurred a few weeks ago. Neither xAI nor Elon Musk have commented publicly on the departures. While attrition is common in startups, co-founder departures are much less common. More - [Revised Data Paints a Grim Picture of 2025 Jobs Market](https://buzzquad.com/revised-data-paints-a-grim-picture-of-2025-jobs-market/): But the post was quickly removed, with a Vance spokesperson blaming an employee. “This is a staff-managed account that exists primarily to share photos and videos of the Vice President’s activities,” they said. “For the Vice President’s views on the substance of the question, I refer you to the comments he made earlier on the - [Cherki, Dias Among Recalls—Injury News, Predicted Lineup](https://buzzquad.com/cherki-dias-among-recalls-injury-news-predicted-lineup/): Manchester City’s thrilling comeback win over Liverpool might have kept the Premier League title race alive, but they must immediately refocus for a midweek clash with Fulham. The eight-time Premier League winners got the better of a frantic ending at Anfield on Sunday, moving back within six points of leaders Arsenal. Victory over Fulham midweek - [Republicans horrified by what Trump just shared](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-horrified-by-what-trump-just-shared/): President Donald Trump shared a video showing Barack and Michelle Obama with monkey faces on social media, then refused to apologize when confronted about it aboard Air Force One. Story Overview Trump released a video Thursday evening combining debunked election fraud claims with a racist animation showing the Obamas as apes. The White House removed - [Extreme cold warning in place in NYC, surrounding area. Get the First Alert Forecast.](https://buzzquad.com/extreme-cold-warning-in-place-in-nyc-surrounding-area-get-the-first-alert-forecast/): An Extreme Cold Warning is in place across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut through 1 p.m. Sunday, and a Wind Advisory is in place through 11:59 p.m. Saturday. Because of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills, the CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day through Monday morning. - [A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah](https://buzzquad.com/a-maga-push-to-erase-a-dem-house-seat-is-triggering-accusations-of-fraud-and-violence-in-utah/): National Republicans are throwing money and bodies at a down-ballot initiative to try to wrest back a congressional seat in Utah. Their efforts could blow up in their face. With a looming February 15 deadline, Republicans have seen only half the number of verified signatures they need to move things forward. And the effort, which - [Super Bowl buzz: Latest on NFL free agency, trades, coaches](https://buzzquad.com/super-bowl-buzz-latest-on-nfl-free-agency-trades-coaches/): Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 - [India has changed its startup rules for deep tech](https://buzzquad.com/india-has-changed-its-startup-rules-for-deep-tech/): Deep tech startups in sectors such as aerospace, semiconductor, and biotechnology take much longer to mature than traditional ventures. For this reason, India is adjusting the rules for startups and mobilizing public capital, in the hope of helping more of them reach commercial products. Indian government this week Updated Its Startup Framework, doubling the period - [Deaths & Safety On The Kalalau Trail: What To Know](https://buzzquad.com/deaths-safety-on-the-kalalau-trail-what-to-know/): 40 The infamous Kalalau Trail in Hawaii is as dangerous as it is beautiful. People have died from falling off cliffs, drowning in rivers, being carried away by rip currents, and other causes. Some have even disappeared without a trace. This is a very weather dependent hike and the conditions can change in an instant. - [Trump Administration Illegally Seeks to Cancel Millions in Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging, Again](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administration-illegally-seeks-to-cancel-millions-in-funding-for-electric-vehicle-charging-again/): After widespread disgust – incl Some Republican lawmakers– Because Trump shared the racist election conspiracy video on his social network Truth as a “fake outrage,” the White House later claimed that an aide “mistakenly made the post,” which was deleted after nearly 12 hours online. President He said “I did nothing wrong,” he told reporters - [Slippery sidewalks: Melting, refreezing snow sends people tumbling | Berks Regional News](https://buzzquad.com/slippery-sidewalks-melting-refreezing-snow-sends-people-tumbling-berks-regional-news/): BERKS COUNTY, Pa. – As the snow starts to melt, the new concerns become black ice and possible falls. “It’s not just necessarily the falls on the ice, it’s all the ailments that come with the winter weather, right? The cold temperatures. All of a sudden, Pennsylvania has turned into an arctic tundra,” said Brad - [Elections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard-right pressure mounts](https://buzzquad.com/elections-overhaul-takes-center-stage-in-house-as-hard-right-pressure-mounts/): The House is set to vote next week on a once-obscure elections bill that has now become a household name among hard-right activists and a major rallying point for an otherwise divided GOP. The SAVE America Act, aimed at tightening voter registration standards, has a difficult path to enactment despite a no-holds-barred pressure campaign from - [Bracketology tiers for every high-major men's basketball conference](https://buzzquad.com/bracketology-tiers-for-every-high-major-mens-basketball-conference/): Joe LunardiFeb 6, 2026, 02:30 PM ET Close Resident college basketball bracketologist for ESPN Contributor to SportsCenter, ESPN Insider Published first public bracket in 1995 Multiple Authors The men’s college basketball season is in high gear with less than six weeks until Selection Sunday. We update the projected 2026 NCAA tournament field every Tuesday and - [Benchmark raises $225M in special funds to double down on Cerebras](https://buzzquad.com/benchmark-raises-225m-in-special-funds-to-double-down-on-cerebras/): Artificial intelligence chip maker Cerebras Systems announced this week that it has raised $1 billion in new capital at a valuation 23 billion dollars — a nearly three-fold increase from the $8.1 billion valuation reached by rival Nvidia just six months ago. While the round was led by Tiger Global, a significant portion of the - [How To Hike The Kalalau Trail In Kauai, Hawaii](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-hike-the-kalalau-trail-in-kauai-hawaii/): 42 I’ve hiked the Kalalau Trail three times now, and it’s one of my favorite hikes in Hawaii. It’s an epic coastal trek on the island of Kauai that’s usually done in 3 days and 2 nights. This adventure has it all: jungles, beaches, waterfalls, and the towering green cliffs of the Na Pali coast - [New Trump Administration Policy Politicizing Federal Workforce Endangers Federal Operations, Largest Federal Employee Union Says](https://buzzquad.com/new-trump-administration-policy-politicizing-federal-workforce-endangers-federal-operations-largest-federal-employee-union-says/): At a time when the American people closely monitor government and demand efficiency, stability, and professionalism, the Office of Personnel Management New base Stripping tens of thousands of federal employees of their legal rights and protections is pushing the federal workforce in the opposite direction. The American Federation of Government Employees warned during the public - [Private insult goes viral – Career over?](https://buzzquad.com/private-insult-goes-viral-career-over/): A white Democratic candidate for Texas Senate just learned that complimenting one black politician while disparaging another in the same breath can derail a campaign faster than you can talk about “racial division.” Story Overview State Rep. James Talarico reportedly called former Senate candidate Colin Allred a “mediocre black man” during a private conversation at - [Polar vortex forecast says brace for 'coldest air of the whole winter'](https://buzzquad.com/polar-vortex-forecast-says-brace-for-coldest-air-of-the-whole-winter/): The relentless winter of 2025-26 in the East is about to unleash its most brutal cold outbreak yet. Snow squalls and strong winds to sweep the Great Lakes and Northeast AccuWeather has a look at the impacts an Arctic front is bringing to the region this weekend. This year’s relentless winter in the East is - [Why a Republican Supreme Court upheld California’s Democratic gerrymander](https://buzzquad.com/why-a-republican-supreme-court-upheld-californias-democratic-gerrymander/): On Wednesday, the Supreme Court handed down a one-sentence order announcing that California’s newly gerrymandered maps, which are expected to give Democrats as many as five more seats in the US House, may go into effect during the 2026 midterms. These maps were enacted to counterbalance a Republican gerrymander in Texas, which could also give - [Sixty bets for Super Bowl 60 to get you ready for Seahawks-Patriots](https://buzzquad.com/sixty-bets-for-super-bowl-60-to-get-you-ready-for-seahawks-patriots/): Get your popcorn ready! The biggest single-day betting event of the year in American sports is here. The Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday. Both teams entered the season as long shots to win the Lombardi Trophy, each coming in, appropriately enough, at 60-1 at DraftKings - [Sapiom raises $15M to help AI agents buy their own tech tools](https://buzzquad.com/sapiom-raises-15m-to-help-ai-agents-buy-their-own-tech-tools/): People without programming backgrounds are discovering that they can build their own custom applications using dynamic programming — solutions like Lovable that turn simple language descriptions into working code. While these code tools can help create great prototypes, launching them into full-scale production (as this reporter recently discovered) can be difficult without knowing how to - [Doors-Off Helicopter Tour Of Kauai: My Review & Photos](https://buzzquad.com/doors-off-helicopter-tour-of-kauai-my-review-photos/): 26 Kauai’s Na Pali Coast is perhaps the most beautiful coastline in the world, and there’s no better way to see it than from the air. I’ve always wanted to fly over Kauai in a closed-door helicopter, and it finally happened last week! I joined Jack Harter Helicopters I took a one hour flight around - [New Report Exposes MAHA’s Corrupting Influence in HHS and Beyond](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-exposes-mahas-corrupting-influence-in-hhs-and-beyond/): The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has gained significant influence over the U.S. health care system, according to a new report from Public Citizen. With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. At the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), MAHA’s unscientific ideology and influencers made their way into the mainstream. report, MAHA, - [CAF’s Key Enforcer Breeds Abuse, Shatters Accountability](https://buzzquad.com/cafs-key-enforcer-breeds-abuse-shatters-accountability/): Rabat – Veron Mosengo-Omba, the Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has become one of the most controversial figures in African sport.  The top CAF broker stands accused of creating a climate of fear, silencing whistleblowers, breaking CAF’s own rules, and mishandling finances.  Yet he remains in charge despite these serious claims,  - [Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.](https://buzzquad.com/shapiro-needs-big-policy-wins-for-a-2028-run-hes-gunning-for-a-democratic-trifecta-to-achieve-them/): Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has made his ability to navigate a sharply divided Legislature a core part of his national sales pitch. But as 2028 approaches, what he really wants is a Democratic trifecta in Harrisburg. Shapiro helped Democrats flip the state House in 2022 when he won the governor’s mansion. But the Republican-controlled Senate - [Real Madrid transfer questions: What to do about Vini Jr., Bellingham?](https://buzzquad.com/real-madrid-transfer-questions-what-to-do-about-vini-jr-bellingham/): As is usually the case for Real Madrid, the January transfer window this season was a quiet one for the LaLiga giants. Young striker Endrick joined Lyon on loan for the rest of the season, but the biggest moves in and out of the Bernabéu last month involved coaches, with Xabi Alonso being fired and - [Furious allies lobby Trump to keep deporting migrants](https://buzzquad.com/furious-allies-lobby-trump-to-keep-deporting-migrants/): Top allies of President Donald Trump are furious at the White House’s new rhetorical emphasis on deporting violent criminals over all unauthorized immigrants — and they’re launching a lobbying effort to reverse that reversal. A group of longtime Trump allies, immigration restrictionist groups and hawkish policy experts have formed the Mass Deportation Coalition to lobby - [Tension builds ahead of NFLPA leadership vote](https://buzzquad.com/tension-builds-ahead-of-nflpa-leadership-vote/): Kalyn Kahler Close Kalyn Kahler ESPN Kalyn Kahler is a senior NFL writer at ESPN. Kalyn reports on a range of NFL topics. She reported about the influence of coaching agents on NFL hiring and found out what current and former Cowboys players really think about the tour groups of fans that roam about The - [Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating](https://buzzquad.com/tinder-tries-to-lure-people-back-to-online-dating-with-irl-events-virtual-speed-dating/): Tinder held its inaugural product keynote on Thursday, where it unveiled an ambitious list of updates designed to revitalize its product, enhance safety, and harness artificial intelligence. This comes in the wake of Match Group’s $50 million investment in product development. Announced last AugustAs the parent company looks to re-engage its user base and win - [More Than 250 Groups Oppose Additional Spending on Trump’s Illegal Iran War](https://buzzquad.com/more-than-250-groups-oppose-additional-spending-on-trumps-illegal-iran-war/): Members of Congress should vote against any additional funding for President Donald Trump’s unconstitutional war on Iran, 251 groups said today. letter Sent to Congress. Waging a war of choice that costs an estimated $1 billion a day not only fails to address the economic pressures and health care crisis facing Americans, it diverts federal - [Probable Formation: Bologna vs Roma](https://buzzquad.com/probable-formation-bologna-vs-roma/): “We’ve been in crisis in attack for some time now. I said earlier that the numbers have changed: compared to the first half of the season, we’ve lost five players, including El Shaarawy. Then, as far as genuine strikers are concerned, like Malen at the moment, we have Vaz, who is also a very young - [Iranian school bombed – 175 children killed](https://buzzquad.com/iranian-school-bombed-175-children-killed/): A single strike near Minab revealed the dirtiest truth of modern warfare: the first casualty is not just innocence, it is clarity. Story Overview A New York Times analysis links a Feb. 28, 2026, strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab to nearby U.S. operations against an IRGC naval base. Iran has reported 175 - [Capitol agenda: GOP wants to move past the SAVE America Act](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-gop-wants-to-move-past-the-save-america-act/): Congressional Republicans aren’t allowing President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act ultimatum to uproot their legislative agenda ahead of the midterms. Lawmakers made clear Tuesday they’re eager to wash their hands of the partisan elections legislation the day after Trump told lawmakers he needs that bill on his desk before he agrees to sign anything else. - [2026 NFL free agency awards: Best, worst, surprising moves](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-free-agency-awards-best-worst-surprising-moves/): Ben SolakMar 11, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Ben Solak joined ESPN in 2024 as a national NFL analyst. He previously covered the NFL at The Ringer, Bleeding Green Nation and The Draft Network. Multiple Authors And just like that, NFL free agency is over! Well, not really. It actually starts on Wednesday at 4 - [Almost 40 new unicorns have been minted so far this year — here they are](https://buzzquad.com/almost-40-new-unicorns-have-been-minted-so-far-this-year-here-they-are/): With AI driving investors crazy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month. Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked venture capital-backed startups that became unicorns in 2026. While most are AI-related, a surprising number focus on other industries like healthcare and even a few cryptocurrency companies. This list will be updated throughout the - [Trump Eradicates Critical Oversight as he Fires More Inspectors General than All Other US Presidents Combined](https://buzzquad.com/trump-eradicates-critical-oversight-as-he-fires-more-inspectors-general-than-all-other-us-presidents-combined/): While the CRA is newer and less directly integrated into the structure of the national Republican Party, it claims to be “America’s largest national college Republican organization,” with more than 300 active chapters in schools across the country — nearly four times as many as competing GOP groups on campus, according to the organization. Last - [Bayer Leverkusen: Emotionaler 14-Minuten-Auftritt von Kai Havertz bei Leverkusen-Rückkehr | Sport](https://buzzquad.com/bayer-leverkusen-emotionaler-14-minuten-auftritt-von-kai-havertz-bei-leverkusen-ruckkehr-sport/): TTS-Player überspringen↵Artikel weiterlesen Kai Havertz (26) ist zurück in Leverkusen. Hier wurde er ein Weltstar. Zehn Jahre spielte er für Bayer, ehe der Nationalspieler im September 2020 Leverkusen verließ und zum FC Chelsea wechselte. Mit dem FC Arsenal trifft Havertz am Mittwoch (18.45 Uhr/DAZN) im Achtelfinal-Hinspiel der Champions League auf die Werkself. Um 19.10 Uhr - [Congressman OUT – EXIT sensationally after 12 terms!](https://buzzquad.com/congressman-out-exit-sensationally-after-12-terms/): Story Overview The retirement follows initial signals from Issa that he would run in the redrawn district, marking a stark reversal that injects uncertainty into the race and removes the powerful advantages of incumbency from Republican calculations. When maps Trump’s term Darrell Issa est entré au Congrès en 2001, représentant un district du nord du - [Vox Appoints Stephen Heuser as Executive Editor](https://buzzquad.com/vox-appoints-stephen-heuser-as-executive-editor/): Vox Editor-in-Chief and Publisher Swati Sharma today announced that Steve Heuser will join the organization as executive editor, starting March 23. In his new role, Heuser will partner closely with Vox’s editorial leadership to guide coverage priorities, support editors and reporters, and further evolve the publication’s journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape. He will - [2026 NFL free agency winners, losers: Tagovailoa, Walker, more](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-free-agency-winners-losers-tagovailoa-walker-more/): Bill BarnwellMar 10, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. 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For example, when exploring the Pythagorean Theorem, you can - [Repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Will Have Devastating Impact](https://buzzquad.com/repeal-of-epas-endangerment-finding-will-have-devastating-impact/): After a tank launched a first raid that injured the owners of the house, Al-Rai was among the neighbors who rushed to the scene to help the residents. The priest was injured in a second strike and later died in the hospital from his wounds. A number of other civilians were also injured in the - [Micah McFadden agrees to one-year deal to stick with Giants](https://buzzquad.com/micah-mcfadden-agrees-to-one-year-deal-to-stick-with-giants/): The Giants are bringing back one of their defensive free agents. Linebacker Micah McFadden has agreed to a one-year deal with New York, according to a report from NFL Media. McFadden, 26, just completed his rookie contract with the Giants. He appeared in 47 games from 2022-2024, but suffered a foot injury during the 2025 - [Drunk Mayor ARRESTED with a Child in the Backseat!](https://buzzquad.com/drunk-mayor-arrested-with-a-child-in-the-backseat/): A serving New Jersey public official admitted in court to drunk driving and child molestation with her child in the car — and still emerged not only a free woman, but also a public office holder. Story Overview A former mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, drove with a blood alcohol content of around 0.30% with - [Jesse Jackson Jr. turns to AI to amplify Rush endorsement](https://buzzquad.com/jesse-jackson-jr-turns-to-ai-to-amplify-rush-endorsement/): CHICAGO — An AI-enhanced former congressman is hitting the Chicago airwaves. As he campaigns to reclaim the South Side congressional seat he once held, Jesse Jackson Jr. is launching a new TV and digital ad featuring an endorsement from fellow former Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush — delivered with an assist from artificial intelligence. The spot, - [Your guide to men's basketball this March: Contenders, stars, storylines to watch](https://buzzquad.com/your-guide-to-mens-basketball-this-march-contenders-stars-storylines-to-watch/): Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.  and  Myron Medcalf Close Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Multiple Authors Mar 9, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Every year, emails about office - [Periwinkle is making self-hosted social media on Bluesky's AT Protocol even easier](https://buzzquad.com/periwinkle-is-making-self-hosted-social-media-on-blueskys-at-protocol-even-easier/): The Berlin-based startup flavor It offers a new way for those who want to leave the centralized social media run by big tech companies. Instead of joining a decentralized, open social media app like Mastodon or Bluesky, Periwinkle allows anyone to set up a social media account on their own domain, under their own control. - [Trump Administration Takes Chainsaw to Science-Based Endangerment Finding Endangering Us All](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administration-takes-chainsaw-to-science-based-endangerment-finding-endangering-us-all/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its final rule to reverse the agency’s foundational 2009 scientific finding that global warming emissions endanger public health and the environment – ​​referred to as the risk finding. The EPA today also rescinded standards that reduce cars and trucks’ reliance on fossil fuels, which were among the - [Browns Free Agency: S Jalen Thompson could step up in new defense](https://buzzquad.com/browns-free-agency-s-jalen-thompson-could-step-up-in-new-defense/): The Cleveland Browns had the #4 defense last year. 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Now she could be facing an even more existential threat to her political future after President Donald Trump ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, showing his willingness to ax Cabinet members who lose trust within the GOP. Bondi is under intense scrutiny for her - [Kristaps Porzingis' 'mysterious' illness and the Warriors' uncertain future](https://buzzquad.com/kristaps-porzingis-mysterious-illness-and-the-warriors-uncertain-future/): Anthony Slater  and  Ramona Shelburne Close Ramona Shelburne ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Multiple Authors Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 AM ET KRISTAPS PORZINGIS’ DEBUT with the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 19 went about as one would expect from a player who’d been sidelined - [TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's R2 gambit](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-rivians-r2-gambit/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “The Future of Transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’ve been out for a few days last week and have a bit of catching up to do! I won’t repeat too much, but I - [Further | Operation Epstein Fury: A Holy War With Shitty Toilets](https://buzzquad.com/further-operation-epstein-fury-a-holy-war-with-shitty-toilets/): Our latest senseless illegal war against brown people, born of ever-shifting lies and fought by the sons of the blithe un-rich, is Trump’s ultimate Wag-the-Dog distraction from his crimes, failures and pedophilia at home. Having oafishly declared the Iran regime “a vicious group of very hard, terrible people” – pot/kettle if you add “inept”- his - [“Quisiera que el Clásico nunca se acabe”](https://buzzquad.com/quisiera-que-el-clasico-nunca-se-acabe/): Hace apenas unos años, Junior Caminero era solo un jovencito que soñaba con algún día vestir el uniforme de República Dominicana en el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. Este viernes, ese sueño se convirtió en una escena que difícilmente olvidará. Conectó el jonrón que representó la ventaja definitiva en la victoria de República Dominicana frente a - [Reality TV star found DEAD AT 25!](https://buzzquad.com/reality-tv-star-found-dead-at-25/): A 25-year-old father of three lost his life while crabbing in the Bering Sea, leaving his Aleutian teammates broken and a community mobilized for his young sons. Story Overview Todd Meadows, the newest deckhand of the “Deadliest Catch” vessel Aleutian Lady, died Feb. 25 during crabbing operations in Alaska. Captain Rick Shelford called it the - [Nancy Guthrie missing case: The influencer circus on TikTok and YouTube.](https://buzzquad.com/nancy-guthrie-missing-case-the-influencer-circus-on-tiktok-and-youtube/): Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for over a month now. While the investigation remains active, with no new breaks over the past several weeks, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona has returned some of its police officers back to their previous positions. The media circus outside of Nancy’s - [F1 drivers eviscerate new cars at Australian GP - what's going wrong, and is there a quick fix?](https://buzzquad.com/f1-drivers-eviscerate-new-cars-at-australian-gp-whats-going-wrong-and-is-there-a-quick-fix/): MELBOURNE, Australia — Formula 1’s controversial new cars didn’t just fail to pass their first audition, they fell flat on their face at the first yell of “action.” The opening qualifying session of a brand-new regulation era in Melbourne should have been a showcase for the sport’s future. Instead, it produced a largely uninspiring hour - [Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut](https://buzzquad.com/robinhoods-startup-fund-stumbles-in-nyse-debut/): Retail investors are notoriously locked out of the startup world. Robinhood is trying to change that by allowing the general public to invest in a portfolio of what it calls “some of the most exciting private companies operating today.” To do this, the company that pioneered the commission-free brokerage model secured access to eight startups - [New Letter Calls on CFTC to Investigate Suspicious Bets on Iran Attack](https://buzzquad.com/new-letter-calls-on-cftc-to-investigate-suspicious-bets-on-iran-attack/): The attack on the school would be among the bloodiest war crimes against civilians committed by US forces in years. 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Steve Daines shocked the political world by abruptly withdrawing from re-election at the last possible second, seamlessly ceding his safe Republican seat to a Trump loyalist. Story Overview Daines, after months of deliberations, withdrew moments before Montana’s March 4, 2026 filing deadline, endorsing U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Trump quickly gave Alme a “complete and - [Top Mamdani aide takes progressive project to the UK](https://buzzquad.com/top-mamdani-aide-takes-progressive-project-to-the-uk/): NEW YORK — Morris Katz, a top adviser to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, quietly traveled to the United Kingdom last month to meet with local progressive politicians hoping to learn tools of the trade from the young strategist. 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After Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused to allow the government to use its AI systems for mass surveillance of Americans or to operate fully - [Labor Market Plummets as Trump Fuels Economic Turmoil](https://buzzquad.com/labor-market-plummets-as-trump-fuels-economic-turmoil/): Scharf “cited the expected length of testimony from more than 100 people who signed up to weigh in on the project, which he said may require extending the meeting into Friday,” the newspaper reported. The Washington Post. Longtime architect, David Scott Parker, He said He told the committee he had “serious concerns” about the exaggerated - [Does Eagles' past draft success mean low expectations for free agency?](https://buzzquad.com/does-eagles-past-draft-success-mean-low-expectations-for-free-agency/): Tim McManusMar 5, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Tim McManus covers the Philadelphia Eagles for ESPN. 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Story Overview A violent attack broke out on Bridge Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham, a short walk from a Catholic - [Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP waits for Trump’s Texas pick](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-nervous-gop-waits-for-trumps-texas-pick/): Senate Republicans are holding their breath ahead of President Donald Trump’s critical choice in Texas: an establishment GOP candidate vs. a MAGA firebrand. The president announced Wednesday his incoming endorsement in the Texas GOP Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Senate leaders have urged the president to throw his - [Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Biggest stakes for Champ Week](https://buzzquad.com/mens-college-basketball-power-rankings-biggest-stakes-for-champ-week/): Jeff BorzelloMar 5, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Multiple Authors The final men’s college basketball Power Rankings of the 2025-26 season shows a clear delineation between the teams at the top of the rankings, and everyone else. Entering last season’s NCAA tournament, there - [EXCLUSIVE: Luma launches creative AI agents powered by its new ‘Unified Intelligence’ models](https://buzzquad.com/exclusive-luma-launches-creative-ai-agents-powered-by-its-new-unified-intelligence-models/): AI video production startup Luma on Thursday launched Luma Agents, designed to handle end-to-end creative work across text, images, video and audio. Luma Agents is powered by the startup’s Unified Intelligence model family, with an architecture trained on a single multi-modal reasoning system. Luma Agents is being introduced as a new way of doing work - [6 Things To Book In Advance For A Kauai Trip](https://buzzquad.com/6-things-to-book-in-advance-for-a-kauai-trip/): 13 If you’re planning to visit Kauai, you’re probably wondering if you need to book anything in advance. Obviously there are flights and hotels, but what about state parks and other activities? Fortunately, most things on Kauai don’t require reservations, but there are some exceptions. This travel guide will give some tips on how far - [February Beige Book Shows Trump’s Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses](https://buzzquad.com/february-beige-book-shows-trumps-price-hikes-continue-to-create-struggles-for-consumers-businesses/): The Federal Reserve released its February 2026 report Beige bookproviding an updated snapshot of economic conditions in all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. An increasing percentage of districts reported flat or declining activity, as economic uncertainty and price sensitivity weighed on consumer spending along with rising food and housing insecurity. The report paints a clear picture - ['I'd love it' | Wide receiver draft prospects weigh in on the Buffalo Bills from NFL Combine](https://buzzquad.com/id-love-it-wide-receiver-draft-prospects-weigh-in-on-the-buffalo-bills-from-nfl-combine/): WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion is being touted as one of the fastest wide receivers in the 2026 draft class. If you want speed, he’s a solid option. Analysts have mocked Concepcion to the Bills at No. 26 and the wide receiver also confirmed he met with Buffalo at - [Study: Scientists have been underestimating sea levels around the world](https://buzzquad.com/study-scientists-have-been-underestimating-sea-levels-around-the-world/): Humans are a coastal species. More than one in ten people in the world live within three miles of the shore, and about 40 percent of us live within an hour’s drive of the ocean. These shoreline regions generate a massive force in the global economy — in the US alone, coastal counties account for - [What's next in the scandal that has ensnared Chauncey Billups](https://buzzquad.com/whats-next-in-the-scandal-that-has-ensnared-chauncey-billups/): Ramona ShelburneMar 3, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Multiple Authors CHAUNCEY BILLUPS WAS seated at the center table of the ceremonial courtroom inside the United States Courthouse in Brooklyn. Wearing a gray suit, Billups entered his not guilty plea Nov. 24 on - [X taps William Shatner to give out invites to its payments service, X Money](https://buzzquad.com/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/): The standalone X Chat app isn’t the only new service X is testing this week. The company has also begun offering invitations to specific users to attend X Money payment servicewhich was It is previously tested Internally between X employees. However, these invitations were not distributed in the usual way. Instead, X’s owner, Elon Musk, - [CTU on the Death of Ofelia Torres](https://buzzquad.com/ctu-on-the-death-of-ofelia-torres/): Crockett announced in December that she would run for US Senate instead of being re-elected to her seat in the House of Representatives. Heinz – from He campaigned on Medicare for All, repealing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and raising the minimum wage — were endorsed by Crockett (D-TX), who lost a hotly contested Senate - [Canucks agree to trade Tyler Myers to Stars for 2 draft picks: Sources](https://buzzquad.com/canucks-agree-to-trade-tyler-myers-to-stars-for-2-draft-picks-sources/): The Vancouver Canucks have agreed to trade defenseman Tyler Myers to the Dallas Stars, according to league sources. The Canucks will receive a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029. The deal is pending a trade call with the NHL. Myers, 36, has one more season on his contract after this one - [Ties to Israel plague Democrats in top primaries post-Gaza](https://buzzquad.com/ties-to-israel-plague-democrats-in-top-primaries-post-gaza/): Israel, after a long, devastating war in Gaza, has become so unpopular among many voters in the Democratic base that major candidates in top primaries are using even small connections to the country’s political leaders to hit their opponents. One Illinois Democratic operative involved in this year’s primaries has dredged up a 2019 trip that - [Spain, France lead World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 100 days out](https://buzzquad.com/spain-france-lead-world-cup-2026-power-rankings-100-days-out/): It’s official: Tuesday, March 3 marks 100 days until the 2026 World Cup kicks off in earnest, when Mexico host South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. But before we get there, we have a few big hurdles to clear. The last week in March will see the final six tournament spots claimed, with - [Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran](https://buzzquad.com/hacked-traffic-cams-and-hijacked-tvs-how-cyber-operations-supported-the-war-against-iran/): On Saturday, US and Israeli aircraft began a bombing campaign against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior government officials. The attacks also hit military and civilian targets across the country, including School for girlsAt least 168 children and adults were killed. A few days into the conflict, multiple reports, as well as - [350.org urges countries to support Vanuatu's proposed UN resolution](https://buzzquad.com/350-org-urges-countries-to-support-vanuatus-proposed-un-resolution/): At a news conference on Monday, when President Donald Trump unleashed so-called “carpet bombing” of Tehran, a combat unit commander said It is said He told the noncommissioned officers that the commander-in-chief “was appointed by Jesus to light a signal fire in Iran to bring about Armageddon and herald his return to Earth.” The complaint, - [North Carolina early primary voting surges ahead of 2024, driven by Democratic enthusiasm • NC Newsline](https://buzzquad.com/north-carolina-early-primary-voting-surges-ahead-of-2024-driven-by-democratic-enthusiasm-nc-newsline/): More voters cast early ballots in North Carolina’s 2026 midterm primaries than in the 2024 presidential primary, a stark display of voter interest — and a result driven by a huge surge in Democratic voter participation even as Republican turnout fell slightly. “The Republicans seem to be less motivated to come out than Democrats, and - [Hollywood Star ARRESTED – Career Comeback Collapses](https://buzzquad.com/hollywood-star-arrested-career-comeback-collapses/): Shia LaBeouf’s Mardi Gras brawl went from two punches to a third victim and another arrest, revealing sharp cracks in his fragile sobriety just as Hollywood was contemplating his comeback. Story Overview LaBeouf was arrested on February 17, 2026 outside the R Bar in New Orleans for punching two men, dislocating his nose amid homophobic - [Capitol agenda: Trump’s Iran gamble hits the Hill](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-trumps-iran-gamble-hits-the-hill/): President Donald Trump’s expanding assault on Iran is poised to pass its first political test on Capitol Hill this week, despite emerging economic fallout and his own warning about more American casualties to come. Bipartisan attempts to rebuke Trump are likely to fail during Iran war powers votes in the Senate on Tuesday and the - [How many future Hall of Famers are playing in the 2026 WBC?](https://buzzquad.com/how-many-future-hall-of-famers-are-playing-in-the-2026-wbc/): David SchoenfieldMar 2, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Multiple Authors Two highlights stand out from the 2023 World Baseball Classic, both involving Shohei Ohtani. The first isn’t the one you’re probably thinking about. In one of the most surreal baseball - [Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply chain risk](https://buzzquad.com/tech-workers-urge-dod-congress-to-withdraw-anthropic-label-as-a-supply-chain-risk/): Hundreds of tech workers have signed on Open letter Urging the Department of Defense to withdraw its designation of Anthropologie as a “supply chain risk.” The letter also calls on Congress to intervene and “consider whether the use of these extraordinary powers against a US technology company is appropriate.” The letter includes signatories from major - [Sanders and Khanna Introduce Legislation to Tax Billionaire Wealth and Invest in Working Families](https://buzzquad.com/sanders-and-khanna-introduce-legislation-to-tax-billionaire-wealth-and-invest-in-working-families/): Senator Bernie Sanders (R-Vermont), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) today introduced the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act, legislation that would impose a 5% annual wealth tax on America’s 938 billionaires – whose collective wealth now stands at $8.2 trillion. In - [Graham Norton on Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding Date](https://buzzquad.com/graham-norton-on-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding-date/): Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so the VIPs automatically include their respective parents and brothers. Presumable best man Jason Kelce also shares at least two flower girl-age daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, with wife Kylie Kelce—though depending on when the big day is, little sister Bennett could grow into the role as well. (Alas, - [ICE Hunt Live Backfires – Rebels GUILTY!](https://buzzquad.com/ice-hunt-live-backfires-rebels-guilty/): Two anti-ICE activists crossed a dangerous line by stalking a federal agent’s family home and hurling racist slurs at his Latina wife. Today, a jury’s guilty verdict marks the end of their impunity. Story Overview A federal jury convicts Ashleigh Brown and Cynthia Raygoza of stalking ICE Agent Huitzilin after following him home and livestreaming - [Can the Iranian regime survive after Khamenei?](https://buzzquad.com/can-the-iranian-regime-survive-after-khamenei/): In the weeks leading up to the latest US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, there were reports that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering targeting Iran’s senior leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Khamenei himself appeared to be preparing for the end. Still, the fact that the supreme leader was killed in his home office in an - [2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-combine-buzz-intel-on-free-agency-trades-qbs/): Jeremy Fowler Close Jeremy Fowler senior NFL national reporter Jeremy Fowler is a senior national NFL writer for ESPN, covering the entire league including breaking news. Jeremy also contributes to SportsCenter both as a studio analyst and a sideline reporter covering for NFL games. He is an Orlando, Florida native who joined ESPN in 2014 - [Google looks to tackle longstanding RCS spam in India — but not alone](https://buzzquad.com/google-looks-to-tackle-longstanding-rcs-spam-in-india-but-not-alone/): As persistent spam complaints have cast a shadow over Google’s Rich Communications Services (RCS) efforts in India, the company is turning to deeper integration with telcos to strengthen protections on the platform. Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator with over 463 million subscribers, said on Sunday that it has partnered with Google to integrate the - [Further | Ribbital: Democracy As Something We Do, Not Just Have](https://buzzquad.com/further-ribbital-democracy-as-something-we-do-not-just-have/): Most memorable about this week’s longest, basest, game-show SOTU, a toxic, lying, us-and-them hate fest: The rowdy multitude of responses from a populace “defying the lie that we are powerless.” Bigly upstaging a goalie’s Medal of Freedom was “a marathon of truth-telling,” from a cogent Dem response to the Portland Frogs leading a restive, joyful, - [Game Preview: 03.01.26 vs. Vegas Golden Knights](https://buzzquad.com/game-preview-03-01-26-vs-vegas-golden-knights/): The Penguins return home to host the Vegas Golden Knights for the second half of a weekend back-to-back. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 PM. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Today is Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Day, presented by U. S. Steel. This afternoon’s game will celebrate the series’ legacy of kindness, compassion, and modeling what it means - [‘Let him think he won': Inside Minnesota Dems' effort to fend off Trump's immigration surge](https://buzzquad.com/let-him-think-he-won-inside-minnesota-dems-effort-to-fend-off-trumps-immigration-surge/): Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz finally got President Donald Trump on the phone seven weeks into the administration’s crackdown on Minneapolis — and the president had a complaint. Trump told the Democratic governor he didn’t “know what’s wrong with Minnesota,” comparing the state to cities like Louisville and New Orleans where there had been less fierce - [College football's defining games in 2026 for every Power 4 team](https://buzzquad.com/college-footballs-defining-games-in-2026-for-every-power-4-team/): Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 AM ET For some teams, the make-or-break game on the schedule is pretty clear — a nonconference matchup against a big-name program or a showdown with a hated rival. But sometimes the season-defining game sneaks up on a team. Maybe it’s an unexpected loss that sends a team into a tailspin, - [OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’](https://buzzquad.com/openais-sam-altman-announces-pentagon-deal-with-technical-safeguards/): Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced late Friday that his company has reached an agreement that will allow the Department of Defense to use its AI models in the department’s classified network. It comes on the heels of a high-profile standoff between the Department of Defense — also known under the Trump administration as the - [Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Climate Science, Tailpipe Rule Rollbacks](https://buzzquad.com/lawsuit-challenges-trumps-climate-science-tailpipe-rule-rollbacks/): Center for Biological Diversity and a broad coalition of health and environmental groups File a lawsuit against The Trump administration today announced its reversal of the historic scientific discovery that underlies federal climate action. The lawsuit also challenges the EPA’s rollback of vehicle exhaust rules that reduce pollution from cars and trucks — the nation’s - ['RHOA' Alum Kenya Moore Shoots Down Rumors About Her Much Talked About Hair Salon](https://buzzquad.com/rhoa-alum-kenya-moore-shoots-down-rumors-about-her-much-talked-about-hair-salon/): Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore opened her hair spa in June 2024, following the launch of a line of hair care products. However, since launching the business, not only has Moore departed “RHOA,” but her business has reportedly suffered several setbacks, both legally and business-wise, with locals claiming the salon is mostly - [Quick-thinking ICE agents save boys' lives after horror](https://buzzquad.com/quick-thinking-ice-agents-save-boys-lives-after-horror/): Two off-duty ICE agents proved that heroism transcends the heated political debates surrounding immigration enforcement when they saved a four-year-old boy from the brink of death in a Plymouth, Minnesota, hotel pool. Quick take Off-duty ICE agents rescued a child who was underwater for more than five minutes after jumping into a hotel pool. Officers - [Bill Clinton takes his turn in House Oversight's hot seat](https://buzzquad.com/bill-clinton-takes-his-turn-in-house-oversights-hot-seat/): Members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are gearing up to spend hours today grilling former President Bill Clinton about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and longtime co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. It comes on the heels of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s six-hour-plus deposition Thursday, in compliance with - [2026 NFL combine: Top draft prospects, best workouts, risers](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-combine-top-draft-prospects-best-workouts-risers/): Matt Miller Close Matt Miller NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior - [Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ](https://buzzquad.com/apple-and-netflix-team-up-to-air-formula-1-canadian-grand-prix/): Apple and Netflix have it I entered into a partnership To participate in the broadcast of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, which was announced on Thursday by Apple’s senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue. For the first time, Formula 1 fans in the United States will be able to watch live racing simultaneously - [NIAC: With “90% Chance” of War on Iran, Congress Must Act Now to Prevent Illegal U.S. Military Adventure](https://buzzquad.com/niac-with-90-chance-of-war-on-iran-congress-must-act-now-to-prevent-illegal-u-s-military-adventure/): A man previously identified Investigative post Shah Alam was also seen walking past the car window and then approaching the closed door before walking across the parking lot. The Border Patrol agents who dropped off Shah Alam — who spoke no English and was blind in one eye and partially blurry vision in the other - [HARD Summer drops Kali Uchis, Zedd for 2026, tickets on sale today](https://buzzquad.com/hard-summer-drops-kali-uchis-zedd-for-2026-tickets-on-sale-today/): Show summary Hide summary HARD Summer just dropped its 2026 lineup, and tickets go on sale today at 10 AM PT. The LA festival brings Kali Uchis, Zedd, and world-class electronic talent. This is one of the year’s biggest dance music moments. 🔥 Quick Facts Dates: August 1-2, 2026 at Hollywood Park, Inglewood Tickets: On - [Last meal of death row inmates stuns prison guards](https://buzzquad.com/last-meal-of-death-row-inmates-stuns-prison-guards/): Florida is delivering justice swiftly as President Trump’s tough-on-crime leadership prompts states to execute a brutal 1986 killer, closing a 40-year chapter of pain for the family of an elderly and helpless victim. Story Highlights Melvin Trotter, 35 at the time, stabbed Virgie Langford, 70, seven times in the stomach during a robbery at her - [Everybody loves Punch the baby monkey. Would you actually do the hard work needed to help him?](https://buzzquad.com/everybody-loves-punch-the-baby-monkey-would-you-actually-do-the-hard-work-needed-to-help-him/): Much like their human cousins, baby macaques crave comfort. Punch, a forlorn-looking young Japanese macaque monkey, went viral last week after being pictured clinging to an orange IKEA orangutan plushie at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo. Abandoned by his mother after being born in captivity, baby Punch has struggled to make friends in his concrete enclosure, - [Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Duke rises to No. 1](https://buzzquad.com/mens-college-basketball-power-rankings-duke-rises-to-no-1/): Jeff BorzelloFeb 26, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Multiple Authors For a team with the cachet of Duke, it’s a testament to the strength of this season’s contenders that it took this long for the Blue Devils to rise to No. 1 in - [Read AI launches a email based 'digital twin' to help you with schedules and answers](https://buzzquad.com/read-ai-launches-a-email-based-digital-twin-to-help-you-with-schedules-and-answers/): Meeting note-taking software Read AI on Thursday launched an AI-powered email assistant called Ada, saying it helps users manage their schedules, answer questions based on the company’s knowledge base, and respond to out-of-office emails. The company calls Ada a “digital twin” that handles tasks for you around the clock. Read AI said the Assistant will - [Center for Food Safety Responds to Trump Administration’s Executive Order on Glyphosate](https://buzzquad.com/center-for-food-safety-responds-to-trump-administrations-executive-order-on-glyphosate/): “We believe it is now imperative that the Texas Department of Public Safety publicly release the full results of its investigation, so that Robin’s family and the public can determine whether ICE’s story is accurate and why Robin was killed that night,” said attorneys at the law firm Thompson Stamm and Hayes Law. “We have - [Preview: Red Star Belgrade vs Lille - prediction, team news, lineups](https://buzzquad.com/preview-red-star-belgrade-vs-lille-prediction-team-news-lineups/): With a spot in the round of 16 of the Europa League at stake, Red Star Belgrade will welcome Lille to Rajko Mitic Stadium in Serbia’s capital on Thursday. In the opening leg of this tie last week, the Serbian side came away with a 1-0 triumph, giving them the upper hand heading home for this - [ARRESTED – Woman caught in deranged attack on DHS building!](https://buzzquad.com/arrested-woman-caught-in-deranged-attack-on-dhs-building/): A 43-year-old woman stole an ambulance, crashed it into a federal building housing the Department of Homeland Security offices, poured gasoline in the lobby, then fled, leaving behind evidence that good police work would turn into federal charges punishable by up to 40 years in prison. Story Overview Sarah Elizabeth George allegedly stole an ambulance - [Abigail Spanberger gave Democrats’ response to Trump. But she didn’t have the stage to herself.](https://buzzquad.com/abigail-spanberger-gave-democrats-response-to-trump-but-she-didnt-have-the-stage-to-herself/): Democratic leadership’s choice to have Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger deliver the State of the Union rebuttal was a strategic move to keep the party’s focus on affordability. But she was just one Democrat jockeying to pave the way forward for the party. Various Democratic factions hosting numerous competing events Tuesday night diverged on the best - [NBA Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams land after the All-Star break](https://buzzquad.com/nba-power-rankings-where-all-30-teams-land-after-the-all-star-break/): Feb 24, 2026, 07:00 AM ET The NBA All-Star break is behind us, and teams are back to work with a little under two months left in the regular season. The race for the postseason is heating up in the East and the West, as the battle for the No. 1 seed remains highly contentious - [Gemini can now automate some multi-step tasks on Android](https://buzzquad.com/gemini-can-now-automate-some-multi-step-tasks-on-android/): Google on Wednesday announced a series of updates to its AI-powered Gemini features on Android, most notably a new way to use artificial intelligence to handle multi-step tasks like ordering an Uber or delivering food. These automations join other Gemini improvements shipping today, including expanded fraud detection for phone calls and updates to Circle to - [Donald Trump to Pollute Tennessee Air with More Mercury, Arsenic, Lead](https://buzzquad.com/donald-trump-to-pollute-tennessee-air-with-more-mercury-arsenic-lead/): Members of Congress stressed that time is of the essence, with Trump indicating that a strike could come any day, and Iran indicating that it could retaliate with devastating force. War with Iran is very unpopular with the American public: according to a YouGov poll published On Tuesday, only 27% said they supported military force - [Champions League Playoff Soccer: Stream PSG vs. Monaco Live From Anywhere](https://buzzquad.com/champions-league-playoff-soccer-stream-psg-vs-monaco-live-from-anywhere/): When to watch PSG vs. Monaco Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT). Where to watch PSG vs. Monaco will air in the US on Paramount Plus. 73% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months). Now only $3.49/month See more details After mounting a spectacular comeback in the first leg, Paris Saint-Germain will look - [CARTEL KINGPIN DEAD – White House confession stuns](https://buzzquad.com/cartel-kingpin-dead-white-house-confession-stuns/): North America’s most wanted drug lord is dead in a shootout on a Mexican mountain, and the White House just admitted that America pulled the intelligence strings that allowed it to happen. Story Overview Mexican special forces killed Jalisco Cartel leader El Mencho on February 22, 2026, in Tapalpa, using intelligence provided by the United - [Capitol agenda: Trump faces a midterms reality check](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-trump-faces-a-midterms-reality-check/): President Donald Trump is heading into one of his most high-profile moments of the midterm year as he grapples with plunging public opinion and growing congressional dissent. “It’s going to be a long one because we have so much to talk about,” Trump told reporters Monday. Keep in mind: He already set the record last - ['Oh god! Who built this?': The origin of the WWE Elimination Chamber](https://buzzquad.com/oh-god-who-built-this-the-origin-of-the-wwe-elimination-chamber/): Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2017. The 2026 Elimination Chamber premium live event will take place on Feb. 28. On Nov. 17, 2002, six of the biggest names in WWE history stepped into Madison Square Garden for a match at Survivor Series that had never been done before. Equal parts steel cage, - [Twitch is overhauling its suspensions policy](https://buzzquad.com/twitch-is-overhauling-its-suspensions-policy/): Twitch announced on Tuesday that it is revamping its suspension policy to move away from its previous “all-or-nothing” punishment system. Until now, being temporarily suspended from Twitch has meant losing access to the platform entirely, including the ability to chat, watch streams while logged in, and access basic information. Now, the company implements two types - [EPA Dismantles Protections for Mercury and Air Toxics From Power Plants](https://buzzquad.com/epa-dismantles-protections-for-mercury-and-air-toxics-from-power-plants/): US Environmental Protection Agency today Finalizing the repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). A move that would allow coal- and oil-fired power plants to release more brain-damaging mercury, other harmful heavy metals, and dangerous soot. These emissions put the public at greater risk of heart and lung disease, cancer, and premature - [Inter Milan vs. Bodo/Glimt: Preview, Predictions and Lineups](https://buzzquad.com/inter-milan-vs-bodo-glimt-preview-predictions-and-lineups/): Serie A leaders Inter Milan have a 3–1 deficit to make up when they welcome Bodø/Glimt to San Siro for the second leg of their Champions League playoff tie on Tuesday night. When Antonio Conte was appointed Inter boss in 2019, the Italian was keen to rid the Nerazzurri of their “pazza” (“crazy”) tag, but - [Ambulance Bomb Plot Targets DHS Building – Suspect Disappears!](https://buzzquad.com/ambulance-bomb-plot-targets-dhs-building-suspect-disappears/): A stolen ambulance loaded with cans of gasoline and driven into a federal building could have ended in disaster, but the suspect fled before striking a match, leaving investigators scrambling to figure out why. Story Overview The suspect stole a Canyon County Paramedics ambulance at 11:10 p.m. at St. Luke’s West in Meridian, Idaho, and - [Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram](https://buzzquad.com/meta-starts-testing-a-premium-subscription-on-instagram/): Meta has begun testing a premium subscription on Instagram in a few countries, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The subscription, called Instagram Plus, gives subscribers access to exclusive features. The move comes two months after Meta told TechCrunch that it plans to test new subscriptions on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. One of Instagram’s - [Coalition Sues Trump EPA Over Illegal Repeal of Mercury and Air Toxics Standards](https://buzzquad.com/coalition-sues-trump-epa-over-illegal-repeal-of-mercury-and-air-toxics-standards/): While analysts found that a US Tomahawk cruise missile was used in the Minab attack, munitions experts interviewed by the US BBC and New York Times In recent days, it said footage of the attacks and photographs of targets after they were struck indicate that a short-range ballistic missile called Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) was - [Mo Williams joining Kentucky Basketball coaching staff](https://buzzquad.com/mo-williams-joining-kentucky-basketball-coaching-staff/): Kentucky Basketball has made a major move on the coaching staff, as Jackson State head coach Mo Williams is set to become an assistant coach under Mark Pope, according to KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. This news comes just days after Kentucky landed a commitment from Williams’ son, Mason Williams, a 4-star point guard in the class - ['Meltdown': DHS shutdown set to drag on after House GOP rejects Senate deal](https://buzzquad.com/meltdown-dhs-shutdown-set-to-drag-on-after-house-gop-rejects-senate-deal/): House Republicans moved Friday to further extend the six-week shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, snubbing a bipartisan Senate bill that would fund the vast majority of DHS agencies through September and moving ahead with a plan of their own that stands little chance of becoming law. All Republicans and three Democrats — moderate - [What's next for Iowa, Purdue after Elite Eight exits: Recruits, transfer portal, more](https://buzzquad.com/whats-next-for-iowa-purdue-after-elite-eight-exits-recruits-transfer-portal-more/): Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.  and  Myron Medcalf Close Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Multiple Authors Mar 28, 2026, 11:13 PM ET The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament - [Sora’s shutdown could be a reality check moment for AI video](https://buzzquad.com/soras-shutdown-could-be-a-reality-check-moment-for-ai-video/): OpenAI announced this week that it will shut down Sora and related video models just six months after launching the app. In the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosik, Sean O’Kane, and I discuss what the decision means for OpenAI and the industry more broadly. 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Quick take The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in Watson v. Republican National Committee, challenging the ability of states to count ballots postmarked - [Iran war: John Bolton on why even he’s against Trump’s campaign.](https://buzzquad.com/iran-war-john-bolton-on-why-even-hes-against-trumps-campaign/): For the past 20 years, there’s basically been one guy in Republican politics who was known as the Iran war guy. For years, even decades, John Bolton has argued for regime change in Iran, and for America to take a proactive military role to make that happen. Bolton served as the US ambassador to the - [Men's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining eight teams](https://buzzquad.com/mens-march-madness-2026-ranking-the-remaining-eight-teams/): Myron MedcalfMar 28, 2026, 12:51 AM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Multiple Authors Five months into the 2025-26 season, only eight teams remain. Each team has a chance to go to Indianapolis to play in the Final Four, provided it wins one more game. At - [These iPad apps will make you wish you had more free time](https://buzzquad.com/these-ipad-apps-will-make-you-wish-you-had-more-free-time/): If you’re looking to explore your creativity, there are a number of iPad apps that can help you get started. Although the iPad started out as a simple device that could be used to stream content or browse the web on the go, Apple has transformed its iPads into powerful devices that can be used - [Further | ICE Patriots Guard the Exit](https://buzzquad.com/further-ice-patriots-guard-the-exit/): As airports reach peak chaos amidst a government shutdown and massive departures by unpaid TSA agents, the regime’s evil idiots moved to resolve their new quagmire by sending in the same brutal, ill-trained, much-despised ICE goons who caused the shutdown – and whose past abuses and corruption now daily come to light. The Beckett-esque result: - [US star Catarina Macario departs Chelsea for record $8m, five-year deal with San Diego Wave | NWSL](https://buzzquad.com/us-star-catarina-macario-departs-chelsea-for-record-8m-five-year-deal-with-san-diego-wave-nwsl/): US international forward Catarina Macario has joined the San Diego Wave on a deal worth $8m that runs through the 2030 season. The contract is reportedly the largest by total value in women’s soccer history. The Wave announced the move Friday. Sportico first reported that the Wave were nearing the acquisition last week. ESPN reported - [Cops kill woman after house call turns deadly](https://buzzquad.com/cops-kill-woman-after-house-call-turns-deadly/): A woman who played loud music ended up dead after a three-hour armed standoff with police officers who showed extraordinary restraint while shooting them repeatedly, raising haunting questions about what really happens when a mental crisis meets law enforcement. Story Overview Kamla Grimmer, 53, died from police gunfire after sparking several exchanges of gunfire during - [Trump plays Texas hold ’em with Senate endorsement](https://buzzquad.com/trump-plays-texas-hold-em-with-senate-endorsement/): As the MAGA faithful gather for another day of CPAC in Grapevine, Texas, they are openly celebrating what they believe is tantamount to a major midterms victory: keeping President Donald Trump from endorsing John Cornyn ahead of May’s GOP Senate primary runoff. MAGA world is taking a victory lap — and fresh comfort — in - [2026 NFL draft: Latest buzz on Ty Simpson, Jeremiyah Love](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-latest-buzz-on-ty-simpson-jeremiyah-love/): Matt Miller Close Matt Miller NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior - [Iranian hackers claim breach of FBI director Kash Patel's personal email account](https://buzzquad.com/iranian-hackers-claim-breach-of-fbi-director-kash-patels-personal-email-account/): An Iranian government-backed hacking group dubbed “Handala” said on Friday that it had hacked into the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel. In a post on her website, Handala included several photos of a younger Patel, as well as a link to a cache of files that appeared to have come from Patel’s - [Economic Liberties Applauds Bicameral “Take Back Our Hospitals” Legislation](https://buzzquad.com/economic-liberties-applauds-bicameral-take-back-our-hospitals-legislation/): In response to the presentation by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05) on The Reclaim Our Hospitals Actwhich would effectively prohibit private equity firms from owning hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, the American Economic Liberties Project issued the following statement. “Private equity ownership of health care facilities raises prices, lowers wages, - [How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran? | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://buzzquad.com/how-extensive-is-russias-military-aid-to-iran-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/): “A bit” is what United States President Donald Trump thinks about the scale of Russia’s military aid to Iran. Moscow “might be helping them a bit”, he told Fox News on March 13. A day later, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated laconically that Moscow’s military cooperation with Tehran was “good”. His words seemed to - [Takeover of the Iranian regime in progress, major BLOW!](https://buzzquad.com/takeover-of-the-iranian-regime-in-progress-major-blow/): When Iranian diplomats talk peace while their missiles do the opposite, you look at who is really running the country. Story Overview Iran’s public messaging on war and diplomacy has fragmented, revealing a growing divide between civilian officials and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a - [Capitol agenda: DHS despair takes hold on the Hill](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-dhs-despair-takes-hold-on-the-hill/): The vibes are bad. An overwhelming sense of frustration and despair is taking hold on Capitol Hill as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal on DHS funding before a two-week recess begins Friday. The funding framework Republican senators sketched out with President Donald Trump on Monday appears to be on life support and there’s no - [Ranking college football coaches and teams that are likely to improve in 2026](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-college-football-coaches-and-teams-that-are-likely-to-improve-in-2026/): Bill ConnellyMar 26, 2026, 06:32 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. Multiple Authors In soccer analytics, they’ve long had the Messi Rule, which basically states that if you create a player rating or any sort of new - [OpenAI abandons yet another side quest: ChatGPT's erotic mode](https://buzzquad.com/openai-abandons-yet-another-side-quest-chatgpts-erotic-mode/): OpenAI has put the kibosh on another project, at least for now. Thursday, according to the Financial Times I mentioned that The AI ​​company will pause its plans “indefinitely” to develop an “exciting” mode for ChatGPT. The proposed “adult mode,” which was first floated by CEO Sam Altman in October, has sparked significant controversy Technology - [1 Million Americans Demand Impeachment as Free Speech For People Launches Full-Page New York Times Ad Ahead of ‘No Kings’ Protests](https://buzzquad.com/1-million-americans-demand-impeachment-as-free-speech-for-people-launches-full-page-new-york-times-ad-ahead-of-no-kings-protests/): Trump also repeatedly threatened that the United States would seize Cuba. His other misadventures abroad — such as joining Israel in waging war on Iran without Congressional authorization, bombing boats allegedly used for drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific, and kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela in an operation that killed dozens of - ['SNL' schedule of upcoming hosts and musical guests revealed](https://buzzquad.com/snl-schedule-of-upcoming-hosts-and-musical-guests-revealed/): Colman Domingo stuns in ivy-inspired black look at Golden Globes Colman Domingo explains his ivy-inspired black outfit with diamonds at the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet. Heard his name’s Domingo! Colman Domingo has been tapped to host “Saturday Night Live” on April 11 alongside musical guest Anitta. This will be the hosting debut for the - [Gas stations are operating EMPTY – 30 days after a disaster!](https://buzzquad.com/gas-stations-are-operating-empty-30-days-after-a-disaster/): Australia’s fuel pumps dried up overnight, revealing how decades of policy choices have left a nation dependent on foreign oil at the mercy of a single strait. Story Overview Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut global oil shipping by 20%, triggering panic buying that has emptied hundreds of Australian stations. The government - [Baseball’s new robot umpires look like a compromise. They’re not.](https://buzzquad.com/baseballs-new-robot-umpires-look-like-a-compromise-theyre-not/): For a sport that’s more than 150 years old, the opening of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is set to feature an unusual number of firsts. The official Opening Day on March 26 is the earliest in baseball history. The first official game of the season tonight between the Giants and the Yankees — - [The 2026 fantasy football season starts now -- here's what you need to know so far](https://buzzquad.com/the-2026-fantasy-football-season-starts-now-heres-what-you-need-to-know-so-far/): Liz LozaMar 25, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Liz Loza is a writer for fantasy football, women’s basketball and betting at ESPN. Liz also appears on “Fantasy Football Now” and contributes to the Fantasy Focus Football podcast. Multiple Authors Change. It’s inevitable. And in the NFL, it’s constant. From a historic number of coaching changes - [Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools](https://buzzquad.com/apple-overhauls-its-app-developer-platform-with-100-new-metrics-more-tools/): There’s big news today for app developers. No, App Store commissions are not reduced. Instead, Apple on Wednesday Announce An important update to the App Store Connect service, where developers publish, manage, and track the performance of their applications across the company’s platforms. The changes bring more than 100 new metrics to track across areas - [House Dem Leaders Waver on Iran Vote As Trump Prepares to Escalate](https://buzzquad.com/house-dem-leaders-waver-on-iran-vote-as-trump-prepares-to-escalate/): The bill’s sponsor, Limor Son Har-Milish, from the far-right Jewish Power party, described advancing the bill as a “moral and necessary step.” “The law sends a clear and unambiguous message: Those who choose to kill Jews because they are Jews lose their right to life,” Harmelek added. The bill was approved on its first reading - [Why Alphabet (GOOGL) Shares Are Falling Today](https://buzzquad.com/why-alphabet-googl-shares-are-falling-today/): Shares of online advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a spike in energy prices, raising concerns about the operating costs for its energy-intensive AI and data center operations. The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushed Brent Crude oil prices toward $100 - [2028 Dem hopefuls scramble for distance from AIPAC](https://buzzquad.com/2028-dem-hopefuls-scramble-for-distance-from-aipac/): Democrats eyeing White House runs in 2028 are preemptively breaking up with AIPAC. Sen. Cory Booker, who received donations bundled by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee as late as December, told POLITICO that he’s sworn off the group’s funds (and other PAC money). California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he never has and “never will” - [MLB 2026 season preview: Rankings, every team's playoff odds](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-2026-season-preview-rankings-every-teams-playoff-odds/): Mar 24, 2026, 07:00 AM ET MLB opening week has arrived, baseball fans! After a chaotic offseason, there is one certainty as the new season begins: Everyone else is once again chasing the two-time reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of our initial rankings. Whether your team has hopes of dethroning L.A. or - [Doss raises $55M for AI inventory management that plugs into ERP](https://buzzquad.com/doss-raises-55m-for-ai-inventory-management-that-plugs-into-erp/): ERP systems are often described as the “central brain” of a company because the software links different departments — including finance, human resources, and inventory — into a single database where everyone shares the same information. In recent years, a new crop of AI-powered ERP startups have emerged, such as Rillet and Campfire, hoping to - [JVP sends love and care to Jewish communities following Michigan synagogue attack](https://buzzquad.com/jvp-sends-love-and-care-to-jewish-communities-following-michigan-synagogue-attack/): The letter notes that “Zeldin dismantled the protections that keep our children, families, and climate safe, and the air and water clean.” “He has cut critical funding, gutted agency staff, and rigged the system to put polluting corporations first, at the expense of our health. Zeldin’s EPA has rejected scientific and health data — and - [Wayne Rooney: Phil Foden final appearance like a 'charity sub'](https://buzzquad.com/wayne-rooney-phil-foden-final-appearance-like-a-charity-sub/): Foden has now collected 18 trophies since breaking through into the first-team as a teenager and was called up to the expanded England squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. But there are question marks as to whether he will make the cut for this summer’s World Cup, while he failed to make - [Capitol agenda: Trump muddies DHS talks](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-trump-muddies-dhs-talks/): It’s crunch time for talks to reopen the Department of Homeland Security — and President Donald Trump is making things messier. The House and Senate are scheduled to leave in a few days for a two-week recess. If they go home with no deal, the DHS funding lapse could end up lasting at least two - [Do big NFL free agent signings pay off? Sorting recent deals](https://buzzquad.com/do-big-nfl-free-agent-signings-pay-off-sorting-recent-deals/): Bill BarnwellMar 23, 2026, 06:30 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Bipartisan bill seeks to ban sports betting on Kalshi and Polymarket](https://buzzquad.com/bipartisan-bill-seeks-to-ban-sports-betting-on-kalshi-and-polymarket/): Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced A invoice On Monday, this could prevent prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket from allowing users to bet money on sporting events or play casino-style games. This bipartisan bill would not apply to FanDuel and DraftKings, which are subject to individual state gambling laws, rather than - [Further | Dancing On Graves: Going Low, Lower, Lowest (For Now)](https://buzzquad.com/further-dancing-on-graves-going-low-lower-lowest-for-now/): This weekend, former Marine, veteran, FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who tragically failed to take down a dastardly sociopath, died of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 81. In response, the sociopath took a moment from his failed, illegal, and disastrous war to madly declare to a man widely viewed as “superior” who - [Democrats Want To Give Green Cards to TPS Holders](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-want-to-give-green-cards-to-tps-holders/): A Democratic lawmaker has introduced legislation that would provide long‑term holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) with a pathway to apply for permanent residency in the United States. Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida unveiled the Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would aim to protect people living in the U.S. under TPS, to reside and - [Beloved TV Star Found Dead at 54!](https://buzzquad.com/beloved-tv-star-found-dead-at-54/): Nicholas Brendon’s death at age 54 is the hardest because it closes the book just as his family says he was finally turning the page. Quick take Brendon, best known as Xander Harris on ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ dies at 54; his family said he died of natural causes in his sleep. His family’s statement - [Why are human beings so obsessed with finding the meaning of life?](https://buzzquad.com/why-are-human-beings-so-obsessed-with-finding-the-meaning-of-life/): The most unique thing about human beings is this: We are creatures who long to matter. That’s according to Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, the philosopher and author of a new book called The Mattering Instinct. If you’ve ever wondered why we humans are so singularly obsessed with discovering the meaning of life, this book — and - [Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the remaining 32 teams](https://buzzquad.com/womens-march-madness-2026-ranking-the-remaining-32-teams/): Charlie CremeMar 22, 2026, 12:00 AM ET Close Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for ESPN.com. Multiple Authors Chalk seems to be the preferred method to fill in the women’s NCAA tournament bracket this year. For a third consecutive season, upsets were scarce in the first round. Only three lower-seeded teams won games - [TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-uber-everywhere-all-at-once/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! If you haven’t noticed, Uber is suddenly everywhere, at least when it comes to self-driving vehicles. The company sold Uber ATG, its - [Patriotic Millionaires applaud Senator Markey’s introduction of the Equal Tax Act](https://buzzquad.com/patriotic-millionaires-applaud-senator-markeys-introduction-of-the-equal-tax-act/): While CBP and ICE can is used With the extra money they received last year in Republicans’ so-called Big Beautiful Bill, other DHS agencies were more affected by the shutdown, including the Transportation Security Administration, FEMA, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard. Some essential government employees have been working without pay for more than - [Sources: Syracuse to hire Gerry McNamara as basketball coach](https://buzzquad.com/sources-syracuse-to-hire-gerry-mcnamara-as-basketball-coach/):  and  Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Multiple Authors Mar 22, 2026, 12:24 PM ET Syracuse is working toward hiring Siena‘s Gerry McNamara as its next head coach, sources told ESPN, with a deal for the program legend expected to come - [Democratic Representative Staffer BUSTED — 11 Counts of Fraud!](https://buzzquad.com/democratic-representative-staffer-busted-11-counts-of-fraud/): A senior congressional official allegedly posed as a lawyer 11 times at an ICE detention center and smuggled cellphones into detainees, triggering a federal ban and raising questions about how far Democratic offices will go to obstruct immigration enforcement. Story Overview A senior caseworker for Rep. Veronica Escobar posed as an attorney 11 times at - [Why Democrats are betting big on a buck hunter](https://buzzquad.com/why-democrats-are-betting-big-on-a-buck-hunter/): DES MOINES — Rob Sand got a hero’s welcome at a state deer hunting expo at the Iowa Events Center on a recent March weekend. The state’s lone Democratic statewide elected official, and Democrats’ hope for flipping the governor’s mansion for the first time in 16 years, could barely make it through the Sunday morning - [Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates on Saturday's games](https://buzzquad.com/mens-march-madness-live-tracker-updates-on-saturdays-games/): Mar 21, 2026, 01:48 PM ET The 2026 men’s NCAA tournament has whittled to 32 teams that have their eyes set on the Sweet 16. ESPN reporters are on-site, from Buffalo to Portland, to give you a real-time look at the Madness. Follow along as they and the rest of the staff track every second-round - [Delve accused of misleading customers with ‘fake compliance’](https://buzzquad.com/delve-accused-of-misleading-customers-with-fake-compliance/): that Anonymous Substack post Published this week accuses startup of compliance Wading “Falsely” convinced “hundreds of customers that they were in compliance” with privacy and security regulations, potentially exposing those customers to “criminal liability under HIPAA and hefty fines under GDPR.” Delve is a Y Combinator-backed startup that last year announced raising a $32 million - [Trump is Illegally Undermining Oversight of His Social Security Sabotage](https://buzzquad.com/trump-is-illegally-undermining-oversight-of-his-social-security-sabotage/): Huerta, co-founded a group with Chavez that later became the United Farm Workers (UFW). In her comments to the Times and separately statementThe 95-year-old described two separate encounters with Chavez that led to the pregnancy: “The first time I was manipulated and pressured into having sex with him… The second time I was forced, against - [Ruse vs. Madison Keys Prediction, Odds to Win Miami Open presented by Itau](https://buzzquad.com/ruse-vs-madison-keys-prediction-odds-to-win-miami-open-presented-by-itau/): No. 73-ranked Elena-Gabriela Ruse will take on No. 18 Madison Keys in the Miami Open presented by Itau Round of 64 on Saturday, March 21. Keys is favored (-225) against Ruse (+175) in this Round of 64 match. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 10:36 AM ET. For a full list - [Capitol agenda: Senate heads into a weekend grind](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-senate-heads-into-a-weekend-grind/): Get ready for a rare working weekend in the Senate with no break in sight. Majority Leader John Thune is keeping senators at the Capitol the next few days to continue debating an all-but-doomed elections bill and advance nominees. Senators may have to work through the following weekend as well if the Department of Homeland - [NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. projections](https://buzzquad.com/nhl-power-rankings-new-1-32-poll-points-pace-vs-projections/): The 2025-26 NHL regular season is in its final weeks. Some teams have eclipsed expectations, some have fallen short, some are who we thought they were, to paraphrase Denny Green. Editor’s Picks 2 Related So as part of this week’s edition of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings — including the Buffalo Sabres charging up into - [WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more](https://buzzquad.com/wordpress-com-now-lets-ai-agents-write-and-publish-posts-and-more/): Web hosting platform WordPress.com Customers are embracing artificial intelligence, a decision that could change the look and feel of the web. Company Announced Friday It will now allow AI agents to craft, edit and publish content on client websites, as well as manage comments, update and fix metadata, and organize content using tags and categories. - [Further | Clown Shoes 'R Us](https://buzzquad.com/further-clown-shoes-r-us/): We live in not only the bleakest but most stupid timeline, we must now witness an “off-the-charts clown” spectacle, and honestly grown-up Trump minions, fearfully strolling around the halls of power in his favorite “old man from Queens” shoes – the most ill-sized ones – forced upon them in some bizarre ritual of submission by - [Ruud vs. Ethan Quinn Prediction, Odds to Win Miami Open presented by Itau](https://buzzquad.com/ruud-vs-ethan-quinn-prediction-odds-to-win-miami-open-presented-by-itau/): In the Miami Open presented by Itau Round of 64 on Friday, No. 12-ranked Casper Ruud faces No. 56 Ethan Quinn. Ruud is favored (-200) to get to the Round of 32 against the underdog Quinn (+155). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 10:36 AM ET. For a full list of - [Boots On Iran – Trump's brutal choice](https://buzzquad.com/boots-on-iran-trumps-brutal-choice/): A war that begins with airstrikes may end with negotiations, but America’s first boot on Iranian soil tends to rewrite the ending. Story Overview Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026, with nearly 900 US-Israeli strikes in approximately 12 hours targeting Iranian missiles, air defenses, infrastructure and leadership. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died - [Fetterman suggests TDS leads the Democratic Party](https://buzzquad.com/fetterman-suggests-tds-leads-the-democratic-party/): NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania said during an appearance on the “All-In Podcast” that the Democratic Party does not have a leader, but then opined that “TDS” controls the party. “TDS” is an abbreviation for Trump Derangement Syndrome, a term often used by Trump supporters to - [Who is James Fishback? The groyper candidate running for Florida governor](https://buzzquad.com/who-is-james-fishback-the-groyper-candidate-running-for-florida-governor/): It can be hard to make sense of James Fishback. The longshot Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate is the son of an immigrant and fiercely nativist, a self-proclaimed finance success story turned economic populist, and both pro-Trump and running against President Donald Trump’s chosen candidate. He’s also openly racist and antisemitic. But one thing is for - [Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-the-top-50-mens-college-basketball-players-in-march-madness/): Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware.  and  Myron Medcalf Close Myron Medcalf ESPN Staff Writer Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Multiple Authors Mar 18, 2026, 06:45 AM ET The NCAA tournament is as - [Meta rolls out new AI content enforcement systems while reducing reliance on third-party vendors](https://buzzquad.com/meta-rolls-out-new-ai-content-enforcement-systems-while-reducing-reliance-on-third-party-vendors/): Dead on Thursday Announce It has begun rolling out more advanced AI systems to handle content enforcement as it plans to cut back on third-party vendors. Content enforcement tasks include detecting and removing content related to terrorism, child exploitation, drugs, fraud and scams. The company says it will deploy more advanced AI systems across its - [Heat Wave Scorches Western States, Just as Big Oil Predicted](https://buzzquad.com/heat-wave-scorches-western-states-just-as-big-oil-predicted/): The western half of the United States is entering a historic heat wave that will expose millions of Americans to extremely hot conditions that are expected to break records across California, Arizona and neighboring states. already on monday, 39 million people It was under heat advisories, and the heat wave will continue to expand and - [L’OL est sur les traces de Rihito Yamamoto](https://buzzquad.com/lol-est-sur-les-traces-de-rihito-yamamoto/): L’OL prépare la saison prochaine et tente de renifler les bons coups. Les recruteurs sont allés en Belgique pour observer Rihito Yamamoto (24 ans), auteur de cinq buts et six passes décisives en 28 matchs de championnat avec Saint-Trond cette saison. La suite après cette publicité D’après le Het Nieuwsblad, le milieu défensif japonais est - [Trump's right-hand man LEAVES – He's had enough!](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-right-hand-man-leaves-hes-had-enough/): The Trump administration’s top counterterrorism official has left his post, declaring that the war with Iran serves Israeli, not American, interests. Story Overview Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, 2026, citing opposition to the war in Iran. Kent claims that Israel and its American lobby pressured Trump into starting - [AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois](https://buzzquad.com/aipac-faces-calls-to-reassess-strategy-after-split-results-in-illinois/): The American Israel Public Affairs Committee saw mixed results in the first major test of its political muscle in the midterms, drawing fresh recriminations from its foes — and some allies — for its interference in four competitive Illinois House primaries. Two of AIPAC’s supported candidates won their races Tuesday night, with Cook County Commissioner - [Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament](https://buzzquad.com/jay-bilas-predicts-every-game-of-the-2026-ncaa-tournament/): Jay BilasMar 16, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close College basketball analyst for ESPN and ESPN Insider Played and coached at Duke Practicing attorney Multiple Authors You already know the drill. After my fellow analysts and I have the privilege of calling the SEC championship game in Nashville, Tennessee, we move swiftly to process the men’s - [Patreon CEO calls AI companies' fair use argument 'bogus,' says creators should be paid](https://buzzquad.com/patreon-ceo-calls-ai-companies-fair-use-argument-bogus-says-creators-should-be-paid/): Patreon CEO Jack Conte says he’s not anti-AI. It can’t be. “I run a fucking tech company,” he told an audience at the SXSW conference in Austin this week. However, the founder of the creator platform has limits. Conte doesn’t believe AI companies should be able to train their models on creators’ work without compensation, - [New Polling: As Trump’s War Drives Up Energy Prices, Americans Call for Corporate Profiteering Crackdown](https://buzzquad.com/new-polling-as-trumps-war-drives-up-energy-prices-americans-call-for-corporate-profiteering-crackdown/): There were more than 2,100 demonstrations during the first day of the coalition’s action last June. Then more than 2,700 events were held last October. As of Wednesday, just 10 days into the next mobilization, more than 3,000 events were planned. “This unprecedented mobilization is the American people saying no to President Trump’s violent and - [Anthony Elanga finally shows true value - but what's missing may cost him Newcastle place](https://buzzquad.com/anthony-elanga-finally-shows-true-value-but-whats-missing-may-cost-him-newcastle-place/): The winger is starting to show the form that persuade United to pay £55m for his services last summer Newcastle United’s Anthony Elanga shoots under pressure from Barcelona’s Joao Cancelo(Image: Getty Images) Anthony Elanga must be relishing next week’s Champions League second leg against Barcelona in the Nou Camp. After all, he’s saved two of - [Comer subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files](https://buzzquad.com/comer-subpoenas-attorney-general-pam-bondi-over-epstein-files/): House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, demanding she testify before lawmakers over her handling of the Epstein files. The move came after five Republicans on the committee joined their Democratic colleagues in supporting Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) motion to call on Bondi to testify earlier - [U.S. Court Rules Against RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies](https://buzzquad.com/u-s-court-rules-against-rfk-jr-s-vaccine-policies/): Case 1:25-cv-11916-BEM Document 291 Filed 03/16/26 Page 30 of 45 51 Milhoan, 50 Dr. James Pagano, Dr. Raymond Pollak, 52 -appear to lack any expertise or professional qualifications related to vaccines or immunization as required by ACIP’s Charter. See ACIP Membership Roster, supra note 16. An additional three of the - [Fantasy baseball: The final mock draft before the 2026 season](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-baseball-the-final-mock-draft-before-the-2026-season/): Opening Day is quickly approaching, and if you haven’t yet held your league’s draft, the clock is ticking. Fear not, though, as the ESPN fantasy baseball crew is ready to show you the results of its final mock draft of the season, using ESPN standard head-to-head points league scoring and roster settings. Editor’s Picks 1 - [BuzzFeed debuts AI slop apps in bid for new revenue](https://buzzquad.com/buzzfeed-debuts-ai-slop-apps-in-bid-for-new-revenue/): BuzzFeed, the US-based media company known for its quizzes and lists, and for a while, Pulitzer Prize Winner The journalism department is reinventing itself for the age of artificial intelligence. At least, that’s the pitch. At the SXSW conference in Austin, BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti foot The company’s next media campaign: a spinoff - [Further | Send Me, Jesse Said](https://buzzquad.com/further-send-me-jesse-said/): Sadly late but seeking hope and light, we honor the remarkable life of Rev. Jesse Lewis Jackson, who “stepped forward again and again” over six decades to fight for racial, social, and economic justice for millions of disenfranchised people. On the poignant “Homecoming,” his adult children pay a moving tribute to the passionate “prophetic voice” - [Celtic To Beat Leeds To Kasper Hogh Deal, Summer Transfer Stance Outlined](https://buzzquad.com/celtic-to-beat-leeds-to-kasper-hogh-deal-summer-transfer-stance-outlined/): (Credit: Imago) Tue 17 March 2026 16:30, UK Celtic have a better chance of winning the race to sign Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh than Leeds United this summer, sources have told Football Insider. The 25-year-old has drastically enhanced his reputation with his form in the Champions League so far this season, and the Whites and - [CHRISTIAN Influencers BUSTED — Unthinkable Depravity Exposed!](https://buzzquad.com/christian-influencers-busted-unthinkable-depravity-exposed/): A St. Charles couple who cultivated an image as aspiring Christian influencers is accused of sexually abusing a toddler over several years while he was intoxicated, with the woman allegedly watching the horrific abuse unfold. Story Overview St. Charles man accused of sexually abusing toddler for years in drug-related incidents The wife allegedly witnessed the - [When it’s worth it to hire an accountant](https://buzzquad.com/when-its-worth-it-to-hire-an-accountant/): If you tend to sob every tax season while compiling your yearly expenses or checking random boxes on TurboTax, then you have come to the right place. I, too, used to be in your position — until I hired an accountant and made my money problem her money problem. Before that, however, taxes were my - [Men's March Madness 2026 bracket: Get to know all 68 teams](https://buzzquad.com/mens-march-madness-2026-bracket-get-to-know-all-68-teams/): Myron MedcalfMar 15, 2026, 06:45 PM ET Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato Multiple Authors Get your popcorn ready because this NCAA tournament could be one of the best in recent memory. The top seeds are elite programs with the potential to cut down the nets. The - [How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-watch-jensen-huangs-nvidia-gtc-2026-keynote-and-what-to-expect/): Nvidia kicks off its annual GTC developers conference in San Jose, California, on Monday with CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote scheduled for 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET. GTC – which stands for GPU Technology Conference – is Nvidia’s flagship annual event, which runs from March 16 to March 19. The chipmaker typically uses the spotlight to - [Pipeline That Caused Massive 2015 Santa Barbara Oil Spill Restarts Illegally](https://buzzquad.com/pipeline-that-caused-massive-2015-santa-barbara-oil-spill-restarts-illegally/): Texas-based Sable Offshore Corp. Announce today They resumed the flow of oil through the pipeline that ruptured and caused one of California’s largest oil spills on the Santa Barbara coast in 2015. 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On Sunday, Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal He said In a post on X, the two companies have - [EPA Bows to Corporate Polluters, Abandons Duty to Protect Public from Sterilizers’ Ethylene Oxide Emissions](https://buzzquad.com/epa-bows-to-corporate-polluters-abandons-duty-to-protect-public-from-sterilizers-ethylene-oxide-emissions/): “A case like this helps the government see how far it can go in criminalizing protests that are protected by the Constitution, and it also helps them kind of intimidate and increase fear, hoping that people in other cities will then think twice before protesting,” said Susan Adly, interim president of the National Lawyers Guild. - [Top 25 And 1: Arkansas' star freshman Darius Acuff Jr. is carrying Razorbacks](https://buzzquad.com/top-25-and-1-arkansas-star-freshman-darius-acuff-jr-is-carrying-razorbacks/): CBS Sports graphic As a statistical monster for the nation’s top-ranked team, Duke star Cameron Boozer is probably going to be everybody’s national player of the year, and deservedly so. 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They once felt like they had a glidepath to keep or even grow their majority in November, unlike in the House, where GOP control is razor-thin and members have become increasingly on edge about Democrats returning to power. But the mood is shifting, according to interviews with - [Five issues facing the New York Knicks ahead of the playoffs](https://buzzquad.com/five-issues-facing-the-new-york-knicks-ahead-of-the-playoffs/): New York Knicks coach Mike Brown speaks of a standard, not unlike former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s. “The standard is the standard,” Tomlin would often say in his news conferences during his near two-decade run on the sideline. That standard was about Super Bowls. Tomlin took the Steelers to two of them, winning one. - [Honda is killing its EVs — and any chance of competing in the future](https://buzzquad.com/honda-is-killing-its-evs-and-any-chance-of-competing-in-the-future/): I get it; It’s not an easy time for a legacy automaker to sell electric cars, with incentives being eliminated and Chinese automakers knocking on the door. But Honda takes it to another level. This week, Honda halted its frivolous — and frankly unpromising — electric vehicle programs. It’s clear that what little incentive Honda - [Trump Administration Rolls Back Safeguards Limiting Release of Cancer-Causing Air Pollutant Ethylene Oxide](https://buzzquad.com/trump-administration-rolls-back-safeguards-limiting-release-of-cancer-causing-air-pollutant-ethylene-oxide/): “And my mother and father,” he added. “Praise be to God, God’s greatness is great.” according to Al Jazeera, the man’s brother-in-law and nephew were also killed in the raid. He told the Qatar-based network: “The Israeli enemy says every day that it targets infrastructure.” “Is this the infrastructure?” The devastating scene was being repeated - [Red Bull Showrun Phoenix traffic and parking guide](https://buzzquad.com/red-bull-showrun-phoenix-traffic-and-parking-guide/): Mick Schumacher speaks after ‘unfortunate’ crash in IndyCar debut Former F1 driver Mick Schumacher did not get through a lap in his first career IndyCar race. A wreck between Schumacher, Sting Ray Robb and Santino Ferrucci knocked Schumacher out of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The Red Bull Showrun will be heading to Phoenix - [How the war in Iran threatens food supply everywhere](https://buzzquad.com/how-the-war-in-iran-threatens-food-supply-everywhere/): This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Up until the end of February, a steady flow of ships bound for destinations across the world would pass daily through the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow channel running between Oman and Iran, the waterway serves as - [Passan's MLB season preview: Predictions, fantasy tips, more](https://buzzquad.com/passans-mlb-season-preview-predictions-fantasy-tips-more/): The 2026 MLB regular season is less than two weeks away, with the New York Yankees visiting the San Francisco Giants in a March 25 season opener followed by a full schedule of Opening Day games the next day. That means it is the perfect time to see where every team stands heading into the - [The wild six weeks for NanoClaw’s creator that led to a deal with Docker](https://buzzquad.com/the-wild-six-weeks-for-nanoclaws-creator-that-led-to-a-deal-with-docker/): It’s been a whirlwind NanoClaw Creator Gabriel Cohen. 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As a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, Kaine also led the war powers - [Coachella organizers to host EDM festival with Calvin Harris, Skrillex](https://buzzquad.com/coachella-organizers-to-host-edm-festival-with-calvin-harris-skrillex/): Coachella 2025: Charli xcx fans show off their best ‘brat’ strut We asked a bunch of Charli xcx fans to show off their best “brat” struts ahead of the singer’s performance on Saturday, April 12, 2025. EDM fans, it’s your lucky day. For the third time, the Los Angeles promoter behind Coachella and Stagecoach, Goldenvoice, - [Everything we like is a psyop](https://buzzquad.com/everything-we-like-is-a-psyop/): Last year, I received a subliminal mandate telegram from the powers that be in indie rock: I was supposed to love geese. The Brooklyn guys make good music, but are they the saviors of rock ‘n’ roll, the defining rock band of Generation Z, the second coming of The Strokes? 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Sean - [Grades for all 30 NBA teams after the 2025-26 regular season](https://buzzquad.com/grades-for-all-30-nba-teams-after-the-2025-26-regular-season/): Tim BontempsApr 15, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. - [Hightouch reaches $100M ARR fueled by marketing tools powered by AI](https://buzzquad.com/hightouch-reaches-100m-arr-fueled-by-marketing-tools-powered-by-ai/): Historically, marketers have relied on designers and other creative professionals to develop images and videos for custom online advertising campaigns. 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As of March 2026, 75 of the 119 low- and middle-income countries assessed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and credit rating agencies - [Real Madrid Fans Fuming Over Arda Guler Decision Following Bayern Munich Defeat](https://buzzquad.com/real-madrid-fans-fuming-over-arda-guler-decision-following-bayern-munich-defeat/): Source: Real Madrid In a high-stakes UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid suffered a stinging 2-1 home defeat to Bayern Munich. However, the headlines following the match have centered less on the scoreline and more on the controversial substitution of Turkish starlet Arda Güler. The Match Breakdown Bayern Munich, looking - [What personal trainers actually think about the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout](https://buzzquad.com/what-personal-trainers-actually-think-about-the-viral-12-3-30-treadmill-workout/): When it comes to exercise, so many people — beginners; die-hard enthusiasts; reluctant participants; and everyone in between — are searching for holy grails: workouts that involve the least amount of time and effort and offer maximum results. We live in the most scientifically advanced age of fitness. 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The model, announced last week, is so dangerous that it has not been released to the public, largely due to its allegedly strong cybersecurity capabilities. - [Further | The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle](https://buzzquad.com/further-the-terrifying-ridiculous-spectacle/): Whew. It’s been a time: “Open the Fuckin’ Strait,” “A whole civilization will die,” puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick “ceasefire” and “peace talks” imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each - [UEFA dismiss Barcelona complaint over pen denied in Atlético defeat](https://buzzquad.com/uefa-dismiss-barcelona-complaint-over-pen-denied-in-atletico-defeat/): UEFA have ruled Barcelona‘s complaint over the refereeing in last week’s Champions League quarterfinal loss to Atlético Madrid as “inadmissible.” Barça filed a formal complaint to European football’s governing body claiming a penalty should have been given when Marc Pubill handled the ball after goalkeeper Juan Musso had appeared to restart play with a goal - [‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race](https://buzzquad.com/it-would-be-catastrophic-a-supreme-court-decision-could-upend-alaskas-crucial-senate-race/): In the villages that dot Kodiak Island off the coast of southwest Alaska, the post arrives by plane. Mailing a ballot to the archipelago’s hub takes at least two days — if the region’s frequent storms haven’t grounded air traffic. It’s a common problem across Alaska. And it’s a big reason why the state allows - [Mets-Dodgers is matchup of MLB's biggest payrolls](https://buzzquad.com/mets-dodgers-is-matchup-of-mlbs-biggest-payrolls/): Apr 13, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Who is ready for some big-money baseball? The most expensive series in MLB history begins Monday night when the New York Mets, carrying a $375 million-plus CBT payroll, visit the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have an MLB-high $413.5 million CBT payroll this season. When you factor in the competitive - [Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else](https://buzzquad.com/stanford-report-highlights-growing-disconnect-between-ai-insiders-and-everyone-else/): AI experts and public opinion on the technology increasingly diverge, according to Stanford University Annual report On the artificial intelligence industry, which was Released Monday. In particular, the report noted a growing trend of concern about artificial intelligence and, in the United States, concerns about how the technology will impact key social areas, such as - [ICE Detention Center Contractors Host a Hotbed of Legal Problems, Regulatory Violations and Deadly Conditions](https://buzzquad.com/ice-detention-center-contractors-host-a-hotbed-of-legal-problems-regulatory-violations-and-deadly-conditions/): The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has contracted with two struggling companies to build and operate a massive new $1 billion detention center in Texas. One company, Acquisition Logistics LLC, that was fired by the Department of Homeland Security last month, was never registered to operate in Texas, and the new company, Amentum Services - [Jacquemot vs. Boulter Prediction at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole - Monday, April 13](https://buzzquad.com/jacquemot-vs-boulter-prediction-at-the-open-capfinances-rouen-metropole-monday-april-13/): In a match scheduled for Monday, Katie Boulter (No. 62 in rankings) will face Elsa Jacquemot (No. 59) in the Round of 32 at the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole. In this matchup against Jacquemot (+135), Boulter is favored with -175 odds. Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Info Tournament: The Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round: Round of - [The Trump ally cracking down on immigration in Washington — and bringing in foreign workers back home](https://buzzquad.com/the-trump-ally-cracking-down-on-immigration-in-washington-and-bringing-in-foreign-workers-back-home/): CAMBRIDGE, Maryland — On Capitol Hill, Rep. Andy Harris is one of the most uncompromising advocates of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. On the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the Maryland Republican is seen as a hero for securing foreign labor to power his state’s commercial seafood industry. The 69-year-old lawmaker, who chairs the - [WNBA free agency and trade tracker 2026: Deals, news, moves](https://buzzquad.com/wnba-free-agency-and-trade-tracker-2026-deals-news-moves/): Apr 12, 2026, 02:59 PM ET After months of negotiations, culminating in a week of marathon bargaining sessions last month, the WNBA and the players’ association verbally agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement on March 18. That meant the league would have to conduct an expansion draft, free agency and the WNBA draft in - [X says it’s reducing payments to clickbait accounts](https://buzzquad.com/x-says-its-reducing-payments-to-clickbait-accounts/): Company Bear wrote on Saturday “which”[a]All aggregators had their payouts reduced to 60% this cycle” and said they would see another 20% cut in the next payment cycle. He also said the Elon Musk-owned social network would reduce payouts for “the usual bait stickers that use ‘🚨break’ in every post.” “It’s becoming abundantly clear: flooding - [Congress Must Restrain the Trump Administration from Nuclear Weapons First Use, Says Union of Concerned Scientists](https://buzzquad.com/congress-must-restrain-the-trump-administration-from-nuclear-weapons-first-use-says-union-of-concerned-scientists/): “At some point, we will get to the basis of letting everyone in, letting everyone out,” Trump wrote, “but Iran wouldn’t let that happen by simply saying, ‘There might be a mine somewhere that no one but them knows about.’” “This is global blackmail, and leaders of countries, especially the United States of America, will - [Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. Inter](https://buzzquad.com/serie-a-official-line-ups-como-vs-inter/): Leaders Inter must do without Lautaro Martinez, so Francesco Pio Esposito partners Marcus Thuram, as Como rely on Nico Paz and Martin Baturina. It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST). Advertisement You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the - [Supreme Court CRUSHES Dem's brazen GOP infiltration](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-crushes-dems-brazen-gop-infiltration/): The Supreme Court just slammed the door on a project so brazen it seems like political fiction: A self-described progressive Democrat tried to infiltrate the Ohio Republican primary, got caught in the act, and still claimed constitutional protection. Story Overview Former DNC presidential candidate Samuel Ronan disqualified from Ohio GOP primary after evidence revealed he - [A pharma legend bows out](https://buzzquad.com/a-pharma-legend-bows-out/): With Daniel Lippman Stephen Ubl’s announcement leaves a leadership vacuum at one of the most powerful lobbies in Washington. | Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Semafor Lobbying legend Stephen Ubl will step down as chief executive of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America at the end of the year after leading the drugmaker trade group - [NBA intel: What execs, coaches, scouts are watching this postseason](https://buzzquad.com/nba-intel-what-execs-coaches-scouts-are-watching-this-postseason/): Tim Bontemps Close Tim Bontemps ESPN Senior Writer Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com who covers the league and what’s impacting it on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and his MVP Straw Polls. You can find Tim alongside Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on The Hoop Collective podcast. - [Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home](https://buzzquad.com/sam-altman-responds-to-incendiary-new-yorker-article-after-attack-on-his-home/): OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Published a blog post Friday evening in response to an apparent attack on his home and An in-depth profile in The New Yorker Which raises questions about its credibility. Early Friday morning, someone allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at Altman’s home in San Francisco. No one was injured in the incident, - [Trump’s War in Iran Hits Pockets at Home as Inflation Spikes](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-war-in-iran-hits-pockets-at-home-as-inflation-spikes/): Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows that prices rose 3.3% over the past year in March. Prices jumped by 0.9% in the past month alone. The rise in prices was largely driven by the energy price shock caused by Trump’s war with Iran, which rose significantly Oil prices Push the gasoline to the top - [Rory McIlroy is all alone through 36 holes; can anyone catch him?](https://buzzquad.com/rory-mcilroy-is-all-alone-through-36-holes-can-anyone-catch-him/): AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy can’t help but look at the leaderboards. Watch him prance from fairway to green at any tournament he’s in contention and you will see him stealing glances at them any chance he can. The five-time major winner always wants to know where he stands. Editor’s Picks 2 Related At Augusta - [Trans Inmate Impregnates TOO MANY Women – Transferred](https://buzzquad.com/trans-inmate-impregnates-too-many-women-transferred/): A transgender inmate convicted of manslaughter was not released three decades ago, but the case raises pressing questions about how ideology trumps common sense in U.S. prisons. 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Ecstasy is a prime example. The party drug MDMA has been illegal since 1985. Its molecular structure can be drawn like this: But - [2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 482 players, comps](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-rankings-matt-millers-top-482-players-comps/): Matt MillerApr 10, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior - [Stalking victim sues OpenAI, claims ChatGPT fueled her abuser's delusions and ignored her warnings](https://buzzquad.com/stalking-victim-sues-openai-claims-chatgpt-fueled-her-abusers-delusions-and-ignored-her-warnings/): After months of conversations with ChatGPT, a 53-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur became convinced he had discovered a cure for sleep apnea and that powerful people were after him, according to a new lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California in the District of San Francisco. He then allegedly used the tool to stalk and - [Bangka Island Travel Guide For Sumatra, Indonesia](https://buzzquad.com/bangka-island-travel-guide-for-sumatra-indonesia/): 7 We just spent a week on Bangka, an island off the beaten path in Sumatra. If you’ve heard of Belitung island, Bangka is its neighbor and bigger brother, and they both share some of the same scenery. Bangka is more than two times the size of Bali or Belitung, and it has lots of - [Human Rights Organizations Call on Congress: Do Not Send Cubans Fleeing Impacts of the U.S. Fuel Blockade to Guantánamo](https://buzzquad.com/human-rights-organizations-call-on-congress-do-not-send-cubans-fleeing-impacts-of-the-u-s-fuel-blockade-to-guantanamo/): Eighty-six organizations working in the field of migrant rights, human rights and humanitarian aid were sent message To Congress today, as the US military threatens to detain Cubans at Guantanamo if they begin to flee deteriorating conditions in their country – conditions resulting from US sanctions and a fuel blockade. The authors call on Congress - [Real Madrid vs Girona: alineaciones, Jornada 31 de LaLiga](https://buzzquad.com/real-madrid-vs-girona-alineaciones-jornada-31-de-laliga/): 10 de abr, 2026, 13:30 ET Real Madrid enfrenta al Girona en LaLiga en busca de una victoria después de dos caídas que ponen en riesgo su temporada. El equipo merengue arranca la actividad de la Jornada 31 de LaLiga española ante el Girona con una misión: volver a ganar después de dos derrotas. El - [Gas Prices EXPOSED – Stations Hiding $1.50 Spreads](https://buzzquad.com/gas-prices-exposed-stations-hiding-1-50-spreads/): Drivers lose hundreds of dollars every year because gas prices are too high, but a 30-second smartphone trick can discover the cheapest pumps nearby, instantly reducing fuel bills. Story Overview GasBuddy and similar apps reveal the lowest prices in seconds using your location. Prices range from $0.50 to $1.50 per gallon, even in a single - [Iran’s nuclear program was the main reason for the war. 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Many have psychoactive effects that are - [How Jaylen Brown turbocharged the Boston Celtics back to title contention](https://buzzquad.com/how-jaylen-brown-turbocharged-the-boston-celtics-back-to-title-contention/): Ramona ShelburneApr 9, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News Multiple Authors FRIENDS AND FAMILY were calling him. Teammates were checking in with texts and messages. He knew everyone meant well, but he didn’t want their help. Their pick-me-ups. Their empathy. All Jaylen Brown - [Is Anthropic limiting the release of Mythos to protect the internet — or Anthropic?](https://buzzquad.com/is-anthropic-limiting-the-release-of-mythos-to-protect-the-internet-or-anthropic/): Anthropic said this week that it has restricted the release of its latest model, called Mythos, because it is too capable of discovering vulnerabilities in software that users around the world rely on. Instead of unleashing the Mythos on the public, the Frontier Laboratory will do just that Post it With a range of large - [Humanitarian Scorecard: Six Months In, Gaza Ceasefire is Failing](https://buzzquad.com/humanitarian-scorecard-six-months-in-gaza-ceasefire-is-failing/): “Daytime maximum temperatures were particularly high, averaging 11.4°F above the March average and 0.9°F above the long-term April average,” NCEI noted. “Ten states had their warmest March on record: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. In all of these states, average temperatures exceeded April averages, and California exceeded May’s - [Mortgage rates fall to 6.37%: Freddie Mac](https://buzzquad.com/mortgage-rates-fall-to-6-37-freddie-mac/):  Real estate experts Dolly and Jenny Lenz unpack the newest real estate trends and the state of the housing market on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Mortgage rates fell this week after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, - [Liberal judge cruises to victory in Wisconsin Supreme Court race](https://buzzquad.com/liberal-judge-cruises-to-victory-in-wisconsin-supreme-court-race/): Chris Taylor, a liberal Wisconsin judge, won a seat on the state Supreme Court on Tuesday in the latest strong election for liberals since President Donald Trump’s return to office. Taylor, a former Democratic state representative and current state appellate judge, defeated conservative appeals court judge Maria Lazar in the race for the ten-year term. - [Traveling Without Sight: How Blind and Visually Impaired Explorers Navigate the World](https://buzzquad.com/traveling-without-sight-how-blind-and-visually-impaired-explorers-navigate-the-world/): Luke walked beside me, one hand curled around my arm, the other tapping a gentle rhythm with his white cane. We were crossing the Taj Mahal’s grounds just after sunrise, the air already balmy and faintly perfumed. From the scattered murmur of tourists, Luke said he could sense a grand, open space around us. I - [How a lawn gnome became the hottest item at the Masters](https://buzzquad.com/how-a-lawn-gnome-became-the-hottest-item-at-the-masters/): Dave WilsonApr 8, 2026, 08:30 AM ET Close Dave Wilson is a college football reporter. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun. Multiple Authors AUGUSTA, Ga. — Ryan Carey is considered the world’s most accomplished golf memorabilia expert. The Golfer’s Journal has called him “golf’s treasure hunter.” - [Meta debuts the Muse Spark model in a 'ground-up overhaul' of its AI](https://buzzquad.com/meta-debuts-the-muse-spark-model-in-a-ground-up-overhaul-of-its-ai/): Meta released an AI model on Wednesday called Moses Sparkwhich represents the “first step” towards “comprehensive reform.” [its] Artificial Intelligence Efforts.” Muse Spark is the inaugural model to come out of Meta Superintelligence Labs, which was created last year due to reports that CEO Mark Zuckerberg was… Not happy with the progress Meta, its Llama - [Iran: President Trump’s apocalyptic threats of large-scale civilian devastation demand urgent global action to prevent atrocity crimes](https://buzzquad.com/iran-president-trumps-apocalyptic-threats-of-large-scale-civilian-devastation-demand-urgent-global-action-to-prevent-atrocity-crimes/): In response to US President Donald Trump’s statement on Iran on Truth Social on April 7, 2026, in which he warned that “an entire civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, said: “President Trump’s act of issuing such horrific threats, including his warning of ending - [Michael J. Fox crashes ‘Shrinking’ PaleyFest party, says he’s up for Season 4 return](https://buzzquad.com/michael-j-fox-crashes-shrinking-paleyfest-party-says-hes-up-for-season-4-return/): Team Shrinking celebrated the conclusion of the comedy’s third season with a wrap party disguised as a panel discussion at PaleyFest LA on Tuesday. (Read our finale recap and cast interviews.) Taking place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, the event included a special screening followed by a wide-ranging conversation led by showrunner and co-creator Bill Lawrence - [Rogue judge CONVICTED after courtroom stunt backfired](https://buzzquad.com/rogue-judge-convicted-after-courtroom-stunt-backfired/): A federal judge just slammed the door on a disgraced former state judge’s latest attempt to escape a felony conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents in his own courtroom. Story Overview Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan lost her bid for a new trial after she was convicted of obstruction for obstructing ICE agents who - [Jim Jordan’s dream might not be deferred much longer](https://buzzquad.com/jim-jordans-dream-might-not-be-deferred-much-longer/): “I’ve seen a concerted effort now for him to work with everybody and to travel the country,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), a fellow Judiciary member. Should Jordan make another run, he said, “I think his base of appeal will be stronger and bigger.” The open chatter that has erupted around Jordan and other - [Inside the fractured relationship between Giannis and the Bucks](https://buzzquad.com/inside-the-fractured-relationship-between-giannis-and-the-bucks/): MILWAUKEE BUCKS PLAYERS filed into the team’s practice facility Dec. 16, two days after suffering a 45-point blowout loss on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. The team was 11-16 and in 11th in the Eastern Conference, playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had missed games because of strains to his right calf and groin. - [Anthropic debuts preview of powerful new AI model Mythos in new cybersecurity initiative](https://buzzquad.com/anthropic-debuts-preview-of-powerful-new-ai-model-mythos-in-new-cybersecurity-initiative/): Anthropic on Tuesday released a preview of its new frontier model, Mythos, which it says will be used by a small group of partner organizations for cybersecurity businesses. In a Previously leaked memothe AI ​​startup described this model as one of the “most powerful” to date. Anthropic said the model’s limited debut is part of - [Attack on Iran's Bushehr reactor would spell disaster](https://buzzquad.com/attack-on-irans-bushehr-reactor-would-spell-disaster/): Beyond Nuclear warned today that the recklessness of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran, which now threaten to potentially destroy the Bushehr commercial nuclear power plant there, represents a radiation risk of enormous proportions. The 1,000-megawatt VVER reactor built by Russia is located on the Iranian coast. It is the same design as the - [Cornel Dinu divulgă ultima discuție pe care a avut-o cu Mircea Lucescu: „Asta l-a doborât”](https://buzzquad.com/cornel-dinu-divulga-ultima-discutie-pe-care-a-avut-o-cu-mircea-lucescu-asta-l-a-doborat/): Articol de Romeo Ene – Publicat marti, 07 aprilie 2026, 20:54 / Actualizat marti, 07 aprilie 2026 20:54 Marele Cornel Dinu (77 de ani), o prezență destul de rară în spațiul public în ultimul an și jumătate, a avut o intervenție în direct în care a vorbit despre cumpăna pe care o traversa Mircea Lucescu - [Vox Launches America, Actually, a New Video-First Podcast Hosted by Astead W. Herndon](https://buzzquad.com/vox-launches-america-actually-a-new-video-first-podcast-hosted-by-astead-w-herndon/): Today, Vox announced the launch of America, Actually, a new video-first podcast hosted by Astead W. Herndon. Designed from the ground up for video platforms, the show will bring audiences inside the forces shaping American politics for a post-Trump era through immersive reporting, sharp analysis, and deeply human storytelling. America, Actually will explore the question: - [Masters 2026: Ranking favorites, contenders, hopefuls and everyone else](https://buzzquad.com/masters-2026-ranking-favorites-contenders-hopefuls-and-everyone-else/): AUGUSTA, Ga. — For the first time in his career, Rory McIlroy will drive down Magnolia Lane this week as a Masters champion. And, for the first time, McIlroy won’t be carrying the burden of having never won a green jacket as he prepares for the first major championship of the season at Augusta National - [Netflix launches a standalone app for kids' games](https://buzzquad.com/netflix-launches-a-standalone-app-for-kids-games/): Netflix is ​​launching a new standalone kids’ gaming app called Netflix Playground, the company Announce on monday. Netflix Playground is available as part of a Netflix subscription, and contains no ads or in-app purchases. Netflix says the app gives kids access to an “ever-growing” library of children’s games. Netflix Playground launches with titles featuring characters - [Trump Appointees on Planning Commission Rubber-Stamp Trump’s White House Ballroom Project](https://buzzquad.com/trump-appointees-on-planning-commission-rubber-stamp-trumps-white-house-ballroom-project/): Firstly In that list, “In Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, Trump is exploiting his role as commander of the U.S. military to commit atrocities that violate U.S. and international law.” The president in particular spent the weekend threatening to commit more war crimes in Iran if it did not reopen the Strait - [Girona vs. Villarreal: con misiones opuestas en la clasificación](https://buzzquad.com/girona-vs-villarreal-con-misiones-opuestas-en-la-clasificacion/): Al medirse este lunes por la fecha 30 de LaLiga, el Girona busca despegarse del descenso y el Villarreal a certificar la ‘Champions’. El Girona recibe este lunes con la ambición de ganar para volver a ilusionarse con Europa y no volver a mirar hacia abajo en la clasificación al Villarreal, que espera sumar tres - [Serial rapist refuses to surrender: cop kills him](https://buzzquad.com/serial-rapist-refuses-to-surrender-cop-kills-him/): A convicted sex offender in the Bronx brandished a gun at NYPD officers executing an arrest warrant, only to be shot dead in an instant, revealing the raw dangers officers face daily in America’s urban war zones. Story Overview On April 2, 2026, the NYPD Bronx Warrant Squad shot and killed an armed parolee wanted - [Is Hochul the unlikely hero of Adams’ world indictments?](https://buzzquad.com/is-hochul-the-unlikely-hero-of-adams-world-indictments/): FRAUDTUITOUS: Gov. Kathy Hochul has spent the last four months beating the auto-insurance affordability drum and fighting the trial lawyers and unconvinced lawmakers who stand in her way. She’s proposing limiting the ways car crash victims — especially those deemed at fault for the collision — can sue for damages, a move she says will - [Rory McIlroy and the town in Northern Ireland that will always be part of his story](https://buzzquad.com/rory-mcilroy-and-the-town-in-northern-ireland-that-will-always-be-part-of-his-story/): Marty SmithApr 5, 2026, 11:20 AM ET Close ESPN NASCAR lead reporter Former NASCAR.com senior writer 15 years covering NASCAR Multiple Authors HOLYWOOD, Northern Ireland — Tucked away on a steep hillside high above County Down, overlooking Belfast Lough, sits the 6,100-yard parkland runway from which Rory McIlroy took flight. And no matter how high - [As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help](https://buzzquad.com/as-people-look-for-ways-to-make-new-friends-here-are-the-apps-promising-to-help/): In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation become more prevalent. In 2023, US Surgeon General He went so far as to describe the issue as a public health crisis. Remote workers, who miss the daily interactions found in an office, and younger - [March Job Gains Mask a Volatile Labor Market as Iran War Chaos Mounts](https://buzzquad.com/march-job-gains-mask-a-volatile-labor-market-as-iran-war-chaos-mounts/): “There will never be anything like it!!!” The message continued. “Open the fucking strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll live in hell – just watch! Thank God. President Donald Trump.” The threat was one of Trump’s most explicit yet regarding his plans to bomb Iranian power plants and other civilian infrastructure in response to Iran’s - [El entrenador del Marsella revela novedades sobre el estado de Akrad](https://buzzquad.com/el-entrenador-del-marsella-revela-novedades-sobre-el-estado-de-akrad/): El entrenador del Marsella, Habib Bay, ha revelado varios problemas a los que se enfrenta el equipo antes de medirse al Mónaco este domingo por la noche, en la jornada 28 de la Liga francesa. Baye afirmó antes del partido que el nivel del equipo «aún no es satisfactorio», pero reiteró que su ambición de - [Trump revives infamous prison – sparks fury!](https://buzzquad.com/trump-revives-infamous-prison-sparks-fury/): Alcatraz is back in Washington’s fiscal crosshairs, and the real fight is not over a prison, but over what America wants its most famous rock in the bay to symbolize. Story Overview The White House budget request for fiscal year 2027 includes $152 million to begin reopening Alcatraz as a “state-of-the-art” federal prison. Alcatraz has - [‘Paradigm shift:’ How Trump’s budget request will keep everyone guessing](https://buzzquad.com/paradigm-shift-how-trumps-budget-request-will-keep-everyone-guessing/): In the wonky world of federal budgeting is the most tired cliche of all: The president proposes, and Congress disposes. In other words, any White House budget request is nothing more than a political draft that’s ultimately going to be significantly altered — or torn to shreds — by lawmakers who hold the constitutional power - [Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)](https://buzzquad.com/your-mens-final-four-guide-illinois-uconn-arizona-michigan-with-predictions/): Jeff Borzello Close Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. 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An experienced speaker, he tries to make an important point to a room full of fellow hackers and security researchers at one of the industry’s annual global meetups. “I often call this ‘cybersecurity Tetris,’” - [Progressives Urge Senate Dems to Block AG Confirmation Until Epstein Files Released](https://buzzquad.com/progressives-urge-senate-dems-to-block-ag-confirmation-until-epstein-files-released/): “Reasonable voices must act now and build opposition to this unprecedented plan.” Manning Argue. “Progressives should be steadfast in defining this proposal as a blank check to the same contractors who can’t afford it Deliver ships on time, ordnance at scale, or perform clean audits. Pumping money into a defense sector that has repeatedly failed - [Team news: Odegaard and Dowman start v Southampton | Team news | News](https://buzzquad.com/team-news-odegaard-and-dowman-start-v-southampton-team-news-news/): Martin Odegaard returns to captain us at St Mary’s for our Emirates FA Cup quarter-final clash against Southampton. Our skipper, who last started against Brentford in February, is one of seven changes from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Kepa Arrizabalaga starts in goal, with Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, Gabriel Magalhaes and Myles Lewis-Skelly - [University criticized for hosting abortion doula for teens](https://buzzquad.com/university-criticized-for-hosting-abortion-doula-for-teens/): A public university can only remain “neutral” until it invites fourteen-year-olds to a cause that most families view as intensely moral, intensely personal, and far from age-appropriate. Story Overview UNC Charlotte hosted a two-day “abortion doula” training on campus, with participants as young as 14 years old. The organizer, Youth Abortion Support Collective, partners with - [The Western US is already rationing water after a winter snow drought](https://buzzquad.com/the-western-us-is-already-rationing-water-after-a-winter-snow-drought/): This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Officials were already sounding the alarm bells in early March across the Western United States after a winter with historically low snowpacks, which supplies water for communities as it slowly melts throughout the spring and - [Yamal, Güler, Neves lead best U21 men's soccer players](https://buzzquad.com/yamal-guler-neves-lead-best-u21-mens-soccer-players/): The English Premier League has the best of the best talent around the world, right? 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You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You - [Trump Wages War on Working Families to Fund $500 Billion Pentagon Boost](https://buzzquad.com/trump-wages-war-on-working-families-to-fund-500-billion-pentagon-boost/): “Price indices in all commodity groups – cereals, meat, dairy products, vegetable oils and sugar – rose to varying degrees, reflecting not only underlying market fundamentals but also responses to rising energy prices associated with the escalation of conflict in the Near East,” the FAO said in a statement. “If the conflict extends beyond 40 - [Mike Vrabel Makes Shocking Admission About Patriots Draft Strategy](https://buzzquad.com/mike-vrabel-makes-shocking-admission-about-patriots-draft-strategy/): The New England Patriots have unfortunately grown used to picking at the beginning of the NFL Draft. That will not be the case at the end of this month, as the Patriots’ front office will be waiting all night to make their selection at 31 overall. For months, analysts like me have shipped the best - [700,000 cars RECALLED – Serious safety risk!](https://buzzquad.com/700000-cars-recalled-serious-safety-risk/): Water seeping into engine compartments could ignite 700,000 Stellantis vehicles worldwide, revealing a hidden design flaw before a single fire breaks out. Story Overview German regulator KBA reported a water ingress defect between mid-2023 and early 2026 on models from eight Stellantis brands, leading to the global recall of around 700,000 cars. No fires or - ['What the hell did he just say?' 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Multiple Authors Six months have passed since allegations first arose that the LA - [NASA astronauts prove that sending an email really is rocket science](https://buzzquad.com/nasa-astronauts-prove-that-sending-an-email-really-is-rocket-science/): Before the launch of the Orion spacecraft on Wednesday, NASA’s Artemis 2 lunar mission — the first in 50 years — had already weathered a storm of complex challenges, such as… Hydrogen and helium leakage, Defective heat shieldand Technical issues With its own security system. Now in space, the four brave astronauts face their biggest - [Taxpayers and Seniors Would Lose Billions Under Big Pharma’s EPIC Act](https://buzzquad.com/taxpayers-and-seniors-would-lose-billions-under-big-pharmas-epic-act/): The coalition has also lobbied the European Union specifically, noting that the bloc has “consistently affirmed that the death penalty is cruel, inhuman and contrary to human dignity in all circumstances,” and that Israeli law violates “the right to life and protection enshrined in international humanitarian and human rights law, such as the Fourth Geneva - [Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s new A24 movie has a disastrous twist.](https://buzzquad.com/zendaya-and-robert-pattinsons-new-a24-movie-has-a-disastrous-twist/): Charlie (Robert Pattinson) sits at the kitchen table in his stylish Boston apartment, workshopping his wedding toast with the help of his best man, Mike (Mamoudou Athie). As Charlie describes his meet-cute in a coffee shop with Emma (Zendaya), a flashback leaves the viewer questioning if it was really all that cute: Upon spotting Emma - [The Supreme Court stormed – Protesters clash with the cops!](https://buzzquad.com/the-supreme-court-stormed-protesters-clash-with-the-cops/): Hundreds of protesters flooded the steps of the Supreme Court on April 1, 2026, turning oral arguments in a pivotal free speech case into a street clash that could forever redefine online censorship. Story Overview Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court at the start of NetChoice v. Paxton arguments, protesting state laws - [Hill staffers brace for their boss’s ‘TMZ moment’](https://buzzquad.com/hill-staffers-brace-for-their-bosss-tmz-moment/): TMZ has launched an effort to shame members of Congress into ending their recess early and funding the Department of Homeland Security — and many congressional aides are quietly delighting in the celebrity gossip site’s interest in covering Congress. “I am super stoked,” said one Hill staffer granted anonymity to speak candidly. “I think a - [The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois](https://buzzquad.com/the-unexpected-rise-of-keaton-wagler-at-illinois/): Adam RittenbergApr 1, 2026, 08:00 AM ET Close College football reporter; joined ESPN in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Multiple Authors Editor’s note: This story first ran on Feb. 26, before the NCAA tournament began and Illinois punched its ticket to the Final Four. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There was a hint of exasperation in Brad - [Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota](https://buzzquad.com/metas-natural-gas-binge-could-power-south-dakota/): Data centers have become so large that their power needs now rival entire US states. Take Meta’s Hyperion AI data center, for example. When completed, the new AI data center will consume as much electricity as the state of South Dakota. Last week, Meta announced that it would finance Seven natural gas power plants — - [Trump's Anti-Voter Executive Order Is Hypocritical and Unconstitutional](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-anti-voter-executive-order-is-hypocritical-and-unconstitutional/): “New barriers to voting often fall on the shoulders of communities whose voices have long fought to be heard in our democracy.” male Karen Short, Director of Legal and Research at the League of Women Voters of the United States. “Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, new documentary evidence of Florida’s citizenship law requirements is based on - [Team news: Three changes for UWCL second leg | Team news | News](https://buzzquad.com/team-news-three-changes-for-uwcl-second-leg-team-news-news/): Renée Slegers has made three changes to her starting XI for tonight’s UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final second leg away to Chelsea. Following the weekend’s 5-2 north London derby victory, Emily Fox, Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius all come into the side. They replace Smilla Holmberg, Chloe Kelly and Frida Maanum. Kick-off at Stamford Bridge - [SCOTUS votes 8-1, torpedoes state ban](https://buzzquad.com/scotus-votes-8-1-torpedoes-state-ban/): The Supreme Court’s skepticism of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy signals a seismic shift in how U.S. courts balance religious freedom and protecting the public health of vulnerable young people. Quick take Conservative justices questioned whether Colorado’s 2019 ban on conversion therapy for minors violated First Amendment free speech rights by targeting therapeutic viewpoints rather - [Why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of anti-LGBTQ+ “conversion therapy”](https://buzzquad.com/why-the-supreme-court-ruled-in-favor-of-anti-lgbtq-conversion-therapy/): There was never much doubt how this Supreme Court would decide Chiles v. Salazar, a lawsuit challenging a Colorado law that bars licensed therapists from providing “conversion therapy,” or counseling that seeks to convert LGBTQ+ patients into straight and cisgender people. This Court, which has a 6-3 Republican majority, typically rules in favor of religious - [The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index](https://buzzquad.com/the-mens-2026-march-madness-pain-index/): Mar 31, 2026, 07:00 AM ET March Madness is one of the best sporting events. It brings us upsets, storylines and magic for three glorious weekends of win-or-go-home college basketball. When “One Shining Moment” plays at the end of the tournament, even the most stoic fan can be moved to tears. But for all of - [Whoop's valuation just tripled to $10 billion](https://buzzquad.com/whoops-valuation-just-tripled-to-10-billion/): Whoop, the wearable fitness and health tracking company, has closed a $575 million Series G funding round at a valuation of $10.1 billion — nearly three times its last reported valuation. $3.6 billion – In a deal that brings together sovereign wealth funds, major health institutions and some of the most famous athletes in the - [Further | Staircase to Nowhere: MAGA's Crowning Achievement](https://buzzquad.com/further-staircase-to-nowhere-magas-crowning-achievement/): In a dark time perhaps unprecedented for America and the world, let us take solace from our dear, stable and indomitable genius, who remains unwaveringly focused on nurturing illustrious works: golden Social Security cards like Elvis’s, a lopsided $400 million penthouse, a lopsided ballroom with gaudy pillars but no main entrance, and, of course, golden - [Man who murdered parents, attempted to kill brother given life sentence - Toronto](https://buzzquad.com/man-who-murdered-parents-attempted-to-kill-brother-given-life-sentence-toronto/): An Etobicoke man who brutally stabbed his parents to death and attempted to stab his brother to death, and when that failed, tried to pin the murders on him, has been sentenced to life in prison. Superior Court Justice Joan Barrett has given Alpha Henry a parole ineligibility period of 17 years after finding him - [Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates](https://buzzquad.com/iran-war-makes-things-personal-for-veteran-candidates/): When the U.S.-Israel war with Iran began a month ago, the tragic potential reverberations of past conflicts echoed quickly for Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer, who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and is now running for Congress as a Democrat. “In 2002, a president lied to the American people and sent my friends to die - [MLB 2026: Best, worst automated balls-and-strikes challenges](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-2026-best-worst-automated-balls-and-strikes-challenges/): Just like with the pitch clock, the advent of robot umpires did not break Major League Baseball. The automated ball-strike system (ABS) debuted in the major leagues Wednesday after years of testing in the minor leagues, and in the 47 games since, exactly 94 calls have been overturned. Some were egregious, others by literal millimeters. - [‘Divided us with a smile’: GOP groaning over Mike Johnson reaches a fever pitch](https://buzzquad.com/divided-us-with-a-smile-gop-groaning-over-mike-johnson-reaches-a-fever-pitch/): Speaker Mike Johnson faced down a bruising “hell week” and ultimately pulled several key GOP bills across the line. But it came at a cost. Republicans say Johnson’s habit of making last-minute, often contradictory promises to keep his tiny majority functioning is starting to catch up with him. Frustrations over his leadership, they say, are - [WNBA player rankings: The top 50 players heading into 2026](https://buzzquad.com/wnba-player-rankings-the-top-50-players-heading-into-2026/): Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. ,  Charlie Creme Close Charlie Creme ESPN.com Charlie Creme projects the women’s NCAA tournament bracket for - [In Harvard study, AI offered more accurate emergency room diagnoses than two human doctors](https://buzzquad.com/in-harvard-study-ai-offered-more-accurate-emergency-room-diagnoses-than-two-human-doctors/): A new study looks at how large language models perform in a variety of medical contexts, including real emergency room situations — where at least one model appears more accurate than human doctors. It was the study Published this week in Science magazine It comes from a research team led by doctors and computer scientists - [100,000+ Students to Walk Out Alongside Workers in Largest One-Day Strike in Over 80 Years](https://buzzquad.com/100000-students-to-walk-out-alongside-workers-in-largest-one-day-strike-in-over-80-years/): According to the post: Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created a file guide To help seniors find doctors and medical providers who accept insurance plans, framing it as a long-overdue improvement and part of the Trump administration’s initiative to modernize health care technology. But the publicly accessible database used to - [How to watch Real Madrid vs. Espanyol in the U.S.: TV channel and streaming options for May 3](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-watch-real-madrid-vs-espanyol-in-the-u-s-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-may-3/): May 3, 2026Updated 2:08 pm EDT Espanyol will take the pitch against Real Madrid on Sunday, May 3 in La Liga. The match at RCDE Stadium starts at 3 p.m. ET. With 74 points, Real Madrid is second in the league table. Espanyol has 39 points, residing in 13th place. How to watch Real Madrid - [Illegal voting scandal: non-citizens arrested!](https://buzzquad.com/illegal-voting-scandal-non-citizens-arrested/): Federal prosecutors have charged several non-citizens with voting illegally in U.S. elections, directly contradicting claims that such violations never occur and raising urgent questions about election integrity safeguards. Story Overview Four noncitizens from three states face federal charges for voting illegally in presidential elections spanning from 2008 to 2024. The cases include an illegal immigrant - [FDA’s approval of Otarmeni, the first gene therapy for hereditary deafness](https://buzzquad.com/fdas-approval-of-otarmeni-the-first-gene-therapy-for-hereditary-deafness/): In a lab room, a toddler, deaf from birth, sits while a tone plays. There’s no reaction. His face does not change. Six weeks later, after a single injection of an experimental gene therapy, the same toddler is back in the same room. The tone plays. The toddler’s head turns toward the sound. And somewhere - [Betting the Kentucky Derby: The storylines, betting angles and what you've missed since last year's race](https://buzzquad.com/betting-the-kentucky-derby-the-storylines-betting-angles-and-what-youve-missed-since-last-years-race/): Katherine TerrellApr 30, 2026, 11:00 AM ET Close Katherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summer of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she has - [Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027](https://buzzquad.com/netflix-delays-greta-gerwigs-narnia-movie-for-big-theatrical-push-in-2027/): Audiences will have to wait a few extra months to see “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” with the release date pushed back from Thanksgiving to February 12, 2027. In addition to relaunching “Narnia” to the big screen and serving as writer-director Greta Gerwig’s first film since “Barbie,” “The Magician’s Nephew” also appears to be the next - [Buton Island Travel Guide For Sulawesi, Indonesia](https://buzzquad.com/buton-island-travel-guide-for-sulawesi-indonesia/): 65 I think Buton is probably one of the most interesting places to visit in Indonesia, along with its neighboring island Muna. We just spent 10 days in Buton and Muna, and still didn’t see everything. This island in Sulawesi has great waterfalls, caves, and exotic beaches, and none of the crowds of foreign tourists - [Keystone Light Tar Sands Pipeline: Same Problems, Different Name](https://buzzquad.com/keystone-light-tar-sands-pipeline-same-problems-different-name/): Parsi said that through the video – which shows dramatic scenes from daily life in both Iran and the United States during the war – its makers “redouble their efforts in building bridges between Americans and Iranians while portraying the American government and the ‘regime’ as the real enemy.” Touching on themes of shared compassion - [Know Before You Go: Kids Day! Sporting KC vs Seattle Sounders Tomorrow at Sporting Park](https://buzzquad.com/know-before-you-go-kids-day-sporting-kc-vs-seattle-sounders-tomorrow-at-sporting-park/): Whether it’s your first time at Sporting Park or a season regular, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Kids Day, Sporting KC vs Seattle Sounders game on Saturday. Road Closure Know Before You Go.  Due to construction of the new Buc-ee’s near Sporting Park a portion of Village West Parkway near the I-70 / - [National Drug Empire: How the Cartels Stay Weak](https://buzzquad.com/national-drug-empire-how-the-cartels-stay-weak/): Mexican cartels do not need to “invade” America when US-based gangs can quietly handle the distribution, enforcement and movement of money for them. Story Overview The research describes a “symbiotic” pipeline between cartels and gangs in which Mexican drug trafficking organizations supply products while U.S. gangs handle retail distribution, protection and enforcement. Sources trace a - [With House primary delay, Louisiana thrust into election chaos](https://buzzquad.com/with-house-primary-delay-louisiana-thrust-into-election-chaos/): Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry’s abrupt decision to postpone the state’s House primaries just days before voting was scheduled to begin has sent Republican officials scrambling. Local election heads are convening open meetings to educate voters about the change, which Landry triggered immediately after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that its map was unconstitutional, - [Fantasy football mock draft: RB-RB is back, and where to draft the new rookie class](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-football-mock-draft-rb-rb-is-back-and-where-to-draft-the-new-rookie-class/): The most recent NFL rookie class of players settling into their new homes means only one thing: the very first fantasy football mock draft of the 2026 season. The ESPN Fantasy football crew wasted little time conducting a mock draft after the completion of the NFL draft. In fact, we did so first thing Monday - [Pentagon inks deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS to deploy AI on classified networks](https://buzzquad.com/pentagon-inks-deals-with-nvidia-microsoft-and-aws-to-deploy-ai-on-classified-networks/): After concluding agreements with Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI, the US Department of Defense He said On Friday it signed deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Reflection AI that allow it to deploy AI technologies and models on its underground networks for “lawful operational use.” “These agreements accelerate the shift toward establishing the United - [Capital One Venture Business Card Review](https://buzzquad.com/capital-one-venture-business-card-review/): If you’re a traveler like me, you’re probably always looking for ways to make your travels less expensive. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s needed In reality Important…which is the habit of booking more flights! One card that can - [Top CEO pay increased 20 times faster than workers’ pay in 2025](https://buzzquad.com/top-ceo-pay-increased-20-times-faster-than-workers-pay-in-2025/): Israeli forces detained about 175 activists on board 22 ships. BBC I mentioned Friday that most of them were released in Greece. Some members of the fleet said they were beaten and dragged while handcuffed. The Washington Post I mentioned 34 people – including citizens of Australia, Colombia, Italy, Ukraine and the United States – - [Baton Rouge man charged after 6-month-old found with bruises, fracture, and liver lacerations](https://buzzquad.com/baton-rouge-man-charged-after-6-month-old-found-with-bruises-fracture-and-liver-lacerations/): BATON ROUGE — A 20-year-old man was arrested after a 6-month-old girl was admitted to a hospital with serious injuries, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The Baton Rouge Police Department’s VCAT team and members of the U.S. Marshals Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force arrested Kilik Beasley and charged him with second-degree cruelty to - [Iran's $800 Million Oil Scam Revealed](https://buzzquad.com/irans-800-million-oil-scam-revealed/): Iran’s shadow fleet rakes in up to $800 million by mixing its oil with Iraq’s and selling that blend as legitimate crude, directly undermining U.S. sanctions and fueling terrorist proxies. Story Highlights The US Treasury is sanctioning a UAE-based network led by Waleed al-Samarra’i for its sophisticated oil blending operations generating hundreds of millions of - [GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote](https://buzzquad.com/gop-unity-cracks-with-latest-iran-war-vote/): GOP unity over the Iran war started to crack Thursday when Sen. Susan Collins of Maine voted with Democrats to halt the conflict, marking the first time a Republican has changed their vote on the military campaign in the Middle East. While the vote failed, the shift signaled President Donald Trump could soon face far - [Can Angel Reese help Dream go from playoff team to title contender?](https://buzzquad.com/can-angel-reese-help-dream-go-from-playoff-team-to-title-contender/): ATLANTA — The drill was simple: Make the next basket and practice is over. The five players on the court for the Atlanta Dream could call whatever play they wanted. Give the ball to whomever. They just had to hit the shot. Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada and Naz Hillmon huddled. They - [EV startup Faraday Future paid $7.5M to company tied to founder Jia Yueting](https://buzzquad.com/ev-startup-faraday-future-paid-7-5m-to-company-tied-to-founder-jia-yueting/): Faraday Future paid about $7.5 million to a company controlled by its founder Jia Yueting in 2025, according to new regulations. Deposit. The long-struggling electric vehicle startup made payments in one year when it delivered just four vehicles and lost nearly $400 million. The company focused on selling smaller trucks and cheaper robots imported from - [Friends of the Earth Applauds House Stripping Harmful Pesticide Language from Farm Bill](https://buzzquad.com/friends-of-the-earth-applauds-house-stripping-harmful-pesticide-language-from-farm-bill/): “Key pesticide issues have not been debated in the House for a very long time,” Jason Davidson, senior food and agriculture advocate for Friends of the Earth USA, said in a statement. “For people to win over the size, influence and money of the pesticide industry is a remarkable show of grassroots power and a - [P.F. Chang's® Celebrates Moms, Dads and Grads with Limited-Time Dining Experience](https://buzzquad.com/p-f-changs-celebrates-moms-dads-and-grads-with-limited-time-dining-experience/): P.F. Chang’s® Celebrates Moms, Dads and Grads with Limited-Time Dining Experience Sizzle. Share. Celebrate. A chef curated menu with exclusive NEW dishes like NY Prime Strip Steak Tataki, and Lobster & Prawn Fried Rice SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — P.F. Chang’s® is welcoming the season of celebration filled with plenty of reasons to - [Florida's water nightmare – government caught off guard](https://buzzquad.com/floridas-water-nightmare-government-caught-off-guard/): Florida is facing its worst drought in fifteen years, with 84 percent of the state parched and water supplies severely depleted. Yet many wonder whether government agencies could have done more to prepare communities for this crisis. Story Overview More than 70 percent of Florida is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions, affecting 18.1 million - [Who is acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly Donald Trump’s personal lawyer?](https://buzzquad.com/who-is-acting-attorney-general-todd-blanche-formerly-donald-trumps-personal-lawyer/): It’s been a big week for the Trump Justice Department, beginning with the arraignment of an alleged would-be presidential assassin on Monday. Just one day after charges were brought against Cole Tomas Allen, who prosecutors say attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the DOJ pivoted to a new target: - [Revisiting most impactful draft-day trade for 32 NFL teams](https://buzzquad.com/revisiting-most-impactful-draft-day-trade-for-32-nfl-teams/): NFL NationApr 29, 2026, 06:00 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Multiple Authors From Ricky Williams to Patrick Mahomes to Eli Manning, almost every - [More Gemini features are coming to Google TV](https://buzzquad.com/more-gemini-features-are-coming-to-google-tv/): Google Announce On Wednesday, a new wave of AI-powered features will be coming to Google TV, along with a personalized short video feed that takes YouTube Shorts directly to the home screen. At the center of this update are more Gemini capabilities. Under the Gemini tab, the “Create” button allows users to try out the - [Supreme Court Eviscerates Last Remnants of Voting Rights Act, Opening Door ti Jim Crow Gerrymandering in Red States](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-eviscerates-last-remnants-of-voting-rights-act-opening-door-ti-jim-crow-gerrymandering-in-red-states/): She continued: “Since then, more than 5,000 people have been killed, and the lives of millions of civilians across the Middle East have been turned upside down as interconnected conflicts escalate across the region and civilians and civilian infrastructure come under attack.” “We are witnessing a serious and continuing erosion of the global international legal - [Snow storm to hit Colorado into May, despite snow drought](https://buzzquad.com/snow-storm-to-hit-colorado-into-may-despite-snow-drought/): After months of a snow drought, the forecast calls for snow up to two feet in the highest elevations of the Colorado Rockies as May begins. Water restrictions growing across West as drought fears rise Western communities face a dangerously dry summer as record heat melts snow, threatening drinking water and increasing wildfire risk. The - [Mamdani wants to make New York dumber](https://buzzquad.com/mamdani-wants-to-make-new-york-dumber/): New York City’s latest education fight isn’t so much about “more opportunity” as it is about who gets to advance when the government decides that early excellence is too “unequal” to be recognized. Quick take Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing criticism for proposing to end gifted and talented placement for kindergartners and push entry into - [Kat and Zo’s affordability goooooaaaals](https://buzzquad.com/kat-and-zos-affordability-goooooaaaals/): DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 27 FREE KICKS: After days of headlines about exorbitant costs to get to the World Cup, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday unveiled a series of free watch parties in each borough. The public events are a sign that the Democrats, who appeared together at Staten Island - [Can the Rams' Ty Simpson, Matthew Stafford approach work?](https://buzzquad.com/can-the-rams-ty-simpson-matthew-stafford-approach-work/): Bill BarnwellApr 28, 2026, 06:45 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Amazon launches an AI-powered audio Q&A experience on product pages](https://buzzquad.com/amazon-launches-an-ai-powered-audio-qa-experience-on-product-pages/): Amazon Fired A new AI-powered feature released Tuesday allows users to ask questions about products and receive conversational voice responses generated in real time. The responses are delivered by what the company calls “AI-powered shopping experts,” who present the information in a natural discussion-style format. The new “Join Chat” feature aims to save customers time - [New Report Exposes Trump Cryptocurrency Corruption](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-exposes-trump-cryptocurrency-corruption/): “The Trump administration’s approach to its air strikes in Yemen from March to May 2025 should have set off alarm bells in the United States and around the world, clearly signaling the urgent need to strengthen measures to protect civilians,” said Nadia Dar, Amnesty International USA Director. He said In a statement exactly one year - [What We Learned From the Ravens’ Draft](https://buzzquad.com/what-we-learned-from-the-ravens-draft/): Declan Doyle’s offense has new priorities. Wacker: “Here’s a list of everything we know about Declan Doyle’s offense: Players think it’s going to be ‘electric,’ explosive plays are one of three nonnegotiables (along with physical and detailed), and it will utilize Jackson’s legs as an ‘eraser of mistakes’ rather than a set play call. Sure - [‘National emergency’: After assassination attempt, Leavitt urges Congress to fund DHS](https://buzzquad.com/national-emergency-after-assassination-attempt-leavitt-urges-congress-to-fund-dhs/): White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday urged lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a gunman breached security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. The administration has repeatedly blamed Democrats in Congress for holding up DHS funding and again leveled that charge on Monday, saying “Democrats need to - [Skyrocketing Health Insurance Forces Americans to Scramble for Care](https://buzzquad.com/skyrocketing-health-insurance-forces-americans-to-scramble-for-care/): “When I saw the termination notice come in, it was kind of nerve-wracking.” James Digilio is 62 years old. He couldn’t pay for his health insurance after costs skyrocketed. “I was paying, last year, $57-a-month premium. And then it jumped up this year to $1,690 a month. When I first saw it, I was surprised. - [2026 NFL draft: Best picks, trades, QB fits and predictions](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-best-picks-trades-qb-fits-and-predictions/): Jordan Reid Close Jordan Reid NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from - [OpenAI ends Microsoft legal peril over its $50B Amazon deal](https://buzzquad.com/openai-ends-microsoft-legal-peril-over-its-50b-amazon-deal/): Microsoft and OpenAI announced Monday that they have done so again He renegotiated the deal Both companies are bound. Despite some reviews of X portraying it as a victory for the maker of ChatGPT over the Windows giant, both sides are walking away with winners. More importantly, the new terms solve an issue that has - [New Report Shows That Hardening of US Sanctions on Cuba Since 2017 Fueled a Sharp Increase in Cuba’s Infant Mortality Rate](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-shows-that-hardening-of-us-sanctions-on-cuba-since-2017-fueled-a-sharp-increase-in-cubas-infant-mortality-rate/): A New report From the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) finds that the expansion of US sanctions against Cuba beginning in 2017 was likely the main reason for the significant increase in infant deaths in Cuba. Report, written by Alexander Maine, Joe Samut, Mark Weisbrotand Guillaume Long Examines the unprecedented increase in Cuba’s - [The Vast Landscape of U.S. Exchange Traded Products](https://buzzquad.com/the-vast-landscape-of-u-s-exchange-traded-products/): As of the end of March, there were 4,915 exchange-traded products (ETPs), including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), listed on U.S. exchanges. That’s a big universe, one that seemingly grows daily. That vast population also ensures some ETFs are mirror images of competing funds. A familiar example is the landscape of market capitalization-weighted S&P 500 ETFs. The - [EXPLOSION of a bomb in a bus Region of rocks](https://buzzquad.com/explosion-of-a-bomb-in-a-bus-region-of-rocks/): The explosion of a single bus outside a police station may seem like a tragic, isolated event, until you realize it was one note in a chorus of carefully timed attacks intended to shake an entire region. Quick take More than 20 coordinated bombings and armed attacks struck southwest Colombia on June 10, 2025, killing - [Caregiving burnout: What to know](https://buzzquad.com/caregiving-burnout-what-to-know/): More than 63 million people in America are caregivers — of kids, of parents, and loved ones. And nearly half of caregivers under the age of 50 are taking care of a parent and a child at the same time. Maybe you’re one of them. Maybe you’re also trying to hold down a job and - [2026 NFL draft: Fantasy football analysis of Rounds 1, 2 and 3](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-fantasy-football-analysis-of-rounds-1-2-and-3/): The first three rounds of the 2026 NFL draft have come to a close, and several talented college stars such as Fernando Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love and Carnell Tate learned where they would be making their new homes as professionals. NFL fans and fantasy managers alike are wondering what these players will bring to their new - [TechCrunch Mobility: Elon’s admission | TechCrunch](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-elons-admission-techcrunch/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tesla Profits came and went, and most of them fell into the “we expected this” category. Investors seemed surprised by the - [Thousands Urge DNC to Release Autopsy on 2024 Defeat](https://buzzquad.com/thousands-urge-dnc-to-release-autopsy-on-2024-defeat/): Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin committed publicly to launch a post-mortem on the 2024 defeat but he refused to do so. Supporters of the activist organization RootsAction launched Her own autopsy For more than four months, they have now been flooding the email accounts of top Democratic National Committee officials with requests to fulfill - [Zheng recovers from first-set loss to best Kenin in Madrid second round](https://buzzquad.com/zheng-recovers-from-first-set-loss-to-best-kenin-in-madrid-second-round/): Skip to main content Home Videos Zheng Recovers From First Set Loss To Best Kenin In Madrid Second Round Premier Partner Partners And Suppliers © 2026 WTA TOUR, INC. | WTA AND THE WTA LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF THE WTA TOUR, INC. Source link - [From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up](https://buzzquad.com/from-iran-to-paris-weather-alleged-prediction-market-violations-start-stacking-up/): Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multi-billion dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration. But backlash to the platforms is spreading — in Washington and in state capitals — with accusations of insider trading dogging several midterm election campaigns and accompanying - [2026 NFL draft: Kiper's Rounds 2-3 winners, losers, values](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-kipers-rounds-2-3-winners-losers-values/): Mel Kiper Jr.Apr 25, 2026, 12:15 AM ET Close Mel Kiper Jr. has served as an NFL draft analyst for ESPN since 1984. He is a regular contributor on “SportsCenter,” ESPN studio shows and ESPN Radio. He is the co-host of the First Draft podcast, and he writes regularly for ESPN+. Multiple Authors Two days - [The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open](https://buzzquad.com/the-climate-tech-ipo-window-could-finally-be-cracking-open/): Climate technology startups are capital-intensive, have long timelines, and are often considered “first of their kind” technology. Moreover, the main value proposition is to address pollution – an externality that the market does not price in, at best. These are not qualities that stock collectors tend to prefer. However, the public markets appear to be - [Industry Insider Seeks to Eviscerate U.S. Forest Service](https://buzzquad.com/industry-insider-seeks-to-eviscerate-u-s-forest-service/): “Detention is deadly,” said Nancy Palacios, director of organizing and membership at the Detention Watch Network. “People in immigration detention centers call it ‘hell on earth’ because it is. What we’re seeing now is increasing cruelty under the Trump administration. People are not commodities to be shipped, disposed of, or taken advantage of in detention - [Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns: Where to watch the NBA playoffs game today, time, channel and more](https://buzzquad.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-vs-phoenix-suns-where-to-watch-the-nba-playoffs-game-today-time-channel-and-more/): Peacock is home to all kinds of original content, from Emmy Award-winning reality series The Traitors to Poker Face and Twisted Metal. In addition to original content, the platform has an impressive library of shows from NBC and Bravo, thousands of movies, and live sports. While a regular Peacock subscription begins at $10.99 for a - [Reality TV Icon DEAD — Smiling Hours Ahead](https://buzzquad.com/reality-tv-icon-dead-smiling-hours-ahead/): Hours before Darrell Sheets was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Arizona home, the reality TV star was photographed smiling in his antique store, a stark contrast that left fans and Storage Wars castmates grappling with questions about the darkness beneath. Story Overview Darrell Sheets, 67, died on April 22, 2026, from - [‘I've been taking a ton of risk’: Inside Jim Himes’ mission to save a key spy authority](https://buzzquad.com/ive-been-taking-a-ton-of-risk-inside-jim-himes-mission-to-save-a-key-spy-authority/): Jim Himes wants to reauthorize a controversial surveillance law. He knows it comes with big risks. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee has been seeking a bipartisan deal to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act while Republicans are busy fighting among themselves over how to prevent the government spy power - [2026 NFL draft trade grades: Sizing up deals for top picks](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-trade-grades-sizing-up-deals-for-top-picks/): Seth WalderApr 24, 2026, 12:40 AM ET Close Seth Walder is an analytics writer at ESPN, specializing in quantitative analysis. He is also a regular on “ESPN Bet Live” and helps cover sports betting. Seth has been at ESPN since 2017. He previously worked at the New York Daily News covering the Jets and Giants. - [Google to invest up to $40B in Anthropic in cash and compute](https://buzzquad.com/google-to-invest-up-to-40b-in-anthropic-in-cash-and-compute/): Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic and support the AI ​​company’s growing computing needs. Bloomberg reports. Its Alphabet subsidiary is committed to investing $10 billion now, at a $350 billion valuation for Anthropic, with another $30 billion if Anthropic meets certain performance targets, according to Anthropic. The promise of investment comes - [The Best Place to Stay for Digital Nomads](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-place-to-stay-for-digital-nomads/): Balancing travel and remote work will always be one of the biggest challenges down the road. When you’re a digital nomad, it’s always difficult to strike a balance between sightseeing and getting your work done in a nice, quiet environment. No one wants to spend hours searching for a coffee shop or being in an - [Jewish New Yorkers Welcome Mamdani's Veto of Anti-Palestinian Buffer Zone Bill, Call on City Council to Stop Attacking Protest](https://buzzquad.com/jewish-new-yorkers-welcome-mamdanis-veto-of-anti-palestinian-buffer-zone-bill-call-on-city-council-to-stop-attacking-protest/): The right to protest is sacred. That’s why thousands of New Yorkers spoke out when Assembly Speaker Julie Minn and Assemblymember Eric Dinowitz introduced bills that violate our constitutional rights under the cynical and false pretext of combating anti-Semitism. That is why today, as Jewish New Yorkers, we welcome New York Mayor Mamdani’s decision to - [Masters de Madrid 2026: Rafa Jódar: “Pase lo que pase, nunca cambiaré” | Tenis | Deportes](https://buzzquad.com/masters-de-madrid-2026-rafa-jodar-pase-lo-que-pase-nunca-cambiare-tenis-deportes/): Antes de que el protagonista llegue a la cita con este periódico, su padre, también Rafael, describe al chico bajo una sombrilla como un joven responsable que está descubriendo un mundo nuevo. El impacto, lógicamente, ha sido brutal. Hasta hace escasas fechas, apenas había pistas para el gran público de Rafael Jódar (Madrid, 19 años), - [Testing MAHA’s political prowess - POLITICO](https://buzzquad.com/testing-mahas-political-prowess-politico/): With Simon J. Levien, Cheyenne Haslett and Amanda Friedman Many MAHA advocates aren’t supporting Sen. Bill Cassidy in the Louisiana Senate primary. | Francis Chung/POLITICO SENATE SHOWDOWN — Make America Healthy Again leaders are trying to sway a key Louisiana Senate primary, but their efforts have yet to make a splash, POLITICO’s Alice Miranda Ollstein - [2026 NFL mock draft: 32 first-round predictions, plus intel](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-mock-draft-32-first-round-predictions-plus-intel/): Matt Miller Close Matt Miller NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. A Missouri native, Matt joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter, NFL Live and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Matt spent 11 years as a senior - [Don't stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says](https://buzzquad.com/dont-stop-hiring-humans-stop-hiring-the-wrong-humans-artisans-founder-says/): verbatim They may be known for their boldness “Stop hiring people” campaign. But the truth is that every founder needs to assemble the right team if they want to scale. The fast-growing AI startup is building AI staff for outside sales and customer engagement. This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, - [How the Antigravity 360 Drone Will Change Your Travels](https://buzzquad.com/how-the-antigravity-360-drone-will-change-your-travels/): Drones are huge. Although there are a lot of restrictions around it, many travelers take it on the road because it produces some amazing aerial shots. There are so many great brands out there but one that I think is absolutely amazing is Anti-Gravity A1. Released in late 2025, it attempts to make the traditional - [Shareholder Vote for Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Won’t Be the Final Word on This Dangerous Mega-Merger](https://buzzquad.com/shareholder-vote-for-paramount-warner-bros-deal-wont-be-the-final-word-on-this-dangerous-mega-merger/): On Thursday, Warner Bros. shareholders voted Discovery (WBD) has agreed to accept Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion bid to acquire the news and entertainment company. A merger of these two companies would create a media giant that includes CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros. Pictures, and Paramount Pictures – among other major media properties – all - [Possible shooting at Mall of Louisiana](https://buzzquad.com/possible-shooting-at-mall-of-louisiana/): BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana. There are believed to be four to five victims near the food court. Paramedics have been called to the scene. They are setting up triage near JC Penney. Police are looking for one to two shooters. Right - [The best thing you can do for Earth Day 2026: Eat less meat and dairy, more plant-based meals](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-thing-you-can-do-for-earth-day-2026-eat-less-meat-and-dairy-more-plant-based-meals/): It’s Earth Week, and these days, it’s become hard to know just what to do with this holiday. Is it a reminder to start composting, ditch fast fashion, or donate to climate causes? Or does nothing we do as individuals really matter, and it’s on governments and corporations alone to fix our climate and ecological - [2026 NFL draft: Top prospects, picks, rankings, stats, mocks](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-draft-top-prospects-picks-rankings-stats-mocks/): The Las Vegas Raiders are nearly on the clock at No. 1 to kick off the 2026 NFL draft. It will be the first of 257 total selections across seven rounds starting Thursday and wrapping up Saturday. To prepare you for the draft, here is our cheat sheet for everything you need to know — - [Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones](https://buzzquad.com/apple-fixes-bug-that-cops-used-to-extract-deleted-chat-messages-from-iphones/): Apple released an update to its software on Wednesday for iPhone and iPad to fix a bug that allowed law enforcement to automatically extract messages that had been deleted or disappeared from messaging apps. This is because notifications displaying message content are also cached on the device for up to a month. In a security - [EFF Sues DHS and ICE For Records on Subpoenas Seeking to Unmask Online Critics](https://buzzquad.com/eff-sues-dhs-and-ice-for-records-on-subpoenas-seeking-to-unmask-online-critics/): “Extreme heat increasingly determines the conditions under which agri-food systems operate,” WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo and FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu stressed in the introduction to the report. “Rising temperatures and heatwaves, which occur with greater frequency, duration and intensity, are often accompanied by prolonged drought and other extreme weather events.” “Rising temperatures dry out soils, - [Oregon Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 4 results for April 21](https://buzzquad.com/oregon-lottery-mega-millions-pick-4-results-for-april-21/): The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 21, 2026, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 21 drawing 01-36-43-56-58, Mega Ball: 07 Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 21 drawing 1PM: 9-9-1-0 4PM: - [Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort](https://buzzquad.com/dems-brace-for-a-close-finish-on-virginia-redistricting-effort/): Democrats hope gerrymandering Virginia will give them the edge they need to win back the House. But Tuesday’s special election is proving more competitive than they’d like. Tight polling and concerns over voter turnout in an atypical April election have many Democratic party strategists and officials preparing for a close finish. “I always thought this - [2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nfl-mock-draft-jordan-reids-predictions-for-257-picks/): Jordan ReidApr 20, 2026, 06:20 AM ET Close Jordan Reid is an NFL draft analyst for ESPN, providing in-depth scouting on the nation’s top pro prospects. Jordan joined ESPN in 2021 and also contributes to SportsCenter and ESPN Radio. He played quarterback at North Carolina Central University and then went on to coach there from - [AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed to build agents that learn like humans](https://buzzquad.com/ai-research-lab-neocognition-lands-40m-seed-to-build-agents-that-learn-like-humans/): Investors are aggressively attracting AI researchers to build startups that can make AI more reliable and efficient. Yo suAn Ohio State professor who leads an artificial intelligence lab, he said he initially resisted pressure from venture capital firms to commercialize his work. He finally took the leap last year and turned his business into a - [New report: Households pay $12 trillion a year in hidden fossil fuel costs – a $23 million a minute ‘gift to Big Oil’](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-households-pay-12-trillion-a-year-in-hidden-fossil-fuel-costs-a-23-million-a-minute-gift-to-big-oil/): New research from 350.org shows that in addition to higher energy bills, fossil fuels cost households an additional $12 trillion annually in taxpayer benefits, health impacts and extreme weather damage — the equivalent of a $23 million per minute “gift to Big Oil” that costs every person on Earth $1,400 annually. In the report Out - [Liam Rosenior delivers the latest Chelsea team news ahead of Brighton | News | Official Site](https://buzzquad.com/liam-rosenior-delivers-the-latest-chelsea-team-news-ahead-of-brighton-news-official-site/): Liam Rosenior has stated that a late call will be made on Joao Pedro ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. The striker was absent from the weekend’s home defeat to Manchester United through injury and it remains to be - [House Ethics panel issues rare statement committing to helping secure a sexual harassment-free workplace](https://buzzquad.com/house-ethics-panel-issues-rare-statement-committing-to-helping-secure-a-sexual-harassment-free-workplace/): The bipartisan House Ethics Committee released a statement Monday calling for victims of sexual misconduct to report their accusations to congressional authorities — and affirming its commitment to “maintaining a congressional workplace free from” sexual harassment, abuse and assault. “There should be zero tolerance for sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination in the halls of Congress, - [Premier League now Man City's to lose, Bayern clinch Bundesliga, more](https://buzzquad.com/premier-league-now-man-citys-to-lose-bayern-clinch-bundesliga-more/): What a weekend of European soccer! In the English Premier League, Manchester City beat Arsenal 2-1 to take control of the title race with just over a month to go; will we look back on Sunday’s game as the turning point? Erling Haaland (who else?) scored the decisive goal, and Kai Havertz missed a last-minute - [FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin's New Glenn mishap](https://buzzquad.com/faa-orders-investigation-into-blue-origins-new-glenn-mishap/): The Federal Aviation Administration instructed Blue Origin to conduct an investigation into the apparent failure of the upper stage of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday. According to the Orlando Sentinel. This means the company will not be able to fly New Glenn again until it completes the investigation. This could hamper Blue Origin’s ambitions - [California’s Regressive Rooftop Solar Policy Hit With Second Appeal to State Supreme Court](https://buzzquad.com/californias-regressive-rooftop-solar-policy-hit-with-second-appeal-to-state-supreme-court/): The report, published at the start of National Library Week, explores a range of topics, including threats to intellectual freedom. The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) found that last year at least 4,235 unique addresses were contested — the association’s term for an attempt to remove or restrict a resource — the second-highest number - [North Carolina guard Seth Trimble enters NCAA Transfer Portal](https://buzzquad.com/north-carolina-guard-seth-trimble-enters-ncaa-transfer-portal/): North Carolina guard Seth Trimble has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal with a do-not-contact tag, per On3’s Pete Nakos. He spent four seasons at North Carolina and is seeking an additional year of eligibility. Trimble tallied 129 career appearances for the Tar Heels, including 45 starts. In the 2025-26 season, Trimble started in all 24 - [Transpo donors boost Duffy’s son-in-law](https://buzzquad.com/transpo-donors-boost-duffys-son-in-law/): With help from Daniel Lippman FIRST IN PI — TRANSPO DONORS GALORE IN ALFONSO’S Q1 FILINGS: Wisconsin congressional candidate Michael Alfonso’s campaign raked in donations from dozens of lobbyists and industry executives in the first quarter of the year, and many of them seem to have one thing in common: they stand to profit from - [Dexter Lawrence trade: Bengals, Giants, NFL draft takeaways](https://buzzquad.com/dexter-lawrence-trade-bengals-giants-nfl-draft-takeaways/): Bill BarnwellApr 19, 2026, 12:10 AM ET Close Bill Barnwell is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com. He analyzes football on and off the field like no one else on the planet, writing about in-season X’s and O’s, offseason transactions and so much more. He is the host of the Bill Barnwell Show podcast, with - [Blue Origin's New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch](https://buzzquad.com/blue-origins-new-glenn-put-a-customer-satellite-in-the-wrong-orbit-during-its-third-launch/): Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin successfully reused one of its New Glenn rockets for the first time ever on Sunday, but the company failed in its primary mission: delivering a communications satellite into orbit for customer AST SpaceMobile. AST SpaceMobile issued a statement Sunday afternoon that the New Glenn rocket’s upper stage put the - [Further | On Witless Great Vengeance and Furious Anger](https://buzzquad.com/further-on-witless-great-vengeance-and-furious-anger/): In his quest to rally troops for his unholy war, Christian nationalist, TV host and war fan Pete Kegseth passed out some vindictive Bible according to Tarantino as scripture at his (unconstitutional) prayer mass at the Pentagon, and yes we have it now. In addition to the “shameful blasphemy” of quoting—without credit—Samuel Jackson’s murderer Jules - [Santos vs Fluminense: Serie A stats & head-to-head](https://buzzquad.com/santos-vs-fluminense-serie-a-stats-head-to-head/): 1 Palmeiras 11 8 2 1 21 10 11 26 2 Flamengo 10 6 2 2 18 10 8 20 3 Fluminense 11 6 2 3 18 13 5 20 4 São Paulo 12 6 2 4 16 11 5 20 5 Bahia 10 6 2 2 15 10 5 20 6 Athletico Paranaense 11 - [How to actually make a difference with your life](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-actually-make-a-difference-with-your-life/): Devon Fritz had his midlife crisis a little early. He spent his 20s writing tax software, staying on track to hit all the life targets he’d set for himself: house, kids, financial security. And then, one day, he did the math and projected forward what the next 20 years of his life would look like. - [NBA offseason: Draft, free agency, trade targets for eliminated teams](https://buzzquad.com/nba-offseason-draft-free-agency-trade-targets-for-eliminated-teams/): For 13 NBA franchises, the 2026 offseason has begun. Which teams are ready to take the next step in their rebuilds? Which have massive draft and trade decisions ahead? Could stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant be on the move this summer? We’re breaking down the potential moves for each eliminated franchise, including - [Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing](https://buzzquad.com/anthropics-relationship-with-the-trump-administration-seems-to-be-thawing/): Although recently designated as a supply chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still speaking with high-level members of the Trump administration. There were earlier signs of a thaw in the relationship — or a sense that not every part of the administration wanted to sever ties with Anthropics — with reports that Treasury Secretary - [Federal Bill Would Put Big Oil Above the Law](https://buzzquad.com/federal-bill-would-put-big-oil-above-the-law/): The ANWR coastal plain spans more than 1.5 million acres and is known for its landscape Biodiversity. As a BLM web page It is also believed to contain between 4.25 and 11.8 billion barrels of “technically recoverable oil,” according to US Geological Survey estimates. Trump returned to the White House last year backed by campaign - [The Prem: Leicester Tigers 62-3 Newcastle Red Bulls - Hamer-Webb scores five tries](https://buzzquad.com/the-prem-leicester-tigers-62-3-newcastle-red-bulls-hamer-webb-scores-five-tries/): Leicester Tigers: Steward; Radwan, Wand, Bailey, Hamer-Webb; Searle, Van Poortvliet; Smith, Blamire, Heyes; Henderson, Chessum, Moro, Watson, Cracknell. Replacements: Clare, Haffar, Hurd, Martin, Wells, Whiteley, Perese, Hassell-Collins. Newcastle Red Bulls: Hodge; Wade, Hearle, Beeckmans, Obatoyinbo; Healy, Elliott; Rewcastle, Fletcher, Palframan, Hodgson, Scott, Gordon, Christie, Leatherbarrow. Replacements: Adejimi, Brocklebank, McCallum, Clarke, Parsons, Benitez Cruz, Connon, Lee-Warner. - [Trump's first tax season does not disappoint](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-first-tax-season-does-not-disappoint/): Even if CBS News admits that something positive has happened under a conservative administration, we know that the numbers must be staggering enough to pierce the filter of institutional skepticism. Story Overview Average tax refunds jumped to $3,462 in 2026, an 11% increase from the previous year, thanks to the Tax Cuts for Working Families - [Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-new-affordability-nemesis-fifa/): “They should be paying for rides but if they don’t, I’m not going to let New Jersey get taken for one,” she said in a statement Wednesday. It’s not the first time or place that elected officials have railed against FIFA. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and British Prime - [WrestleMania 42 roundtable: Most anticipated matches, bold predictions](https://buzzquad.com/wrestlemania-42-roundtable-most-anticipated-matches-bold-predictions/): After weeks of storylines and anticipation, WrestleMania 42 is almost here. The 13-match card — featuring eight title matches — takes place over two nights from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (6 p.m. ET on ESPN Unlimited). Night 1 is headlined by Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defending his title against Randy Orton, and Night - ["Tokenmaxxing” is making developers less productive than they think](https://buzzquad.com/tokenmaxxing-is-making-developers-less-productive-than-they-think/): There’s an old rule in management: what you measure matters. You usually get more out of what you measure. Software engineers have discussed productivity metrics for decades, starting with lines of code. But as the new generation of AI coding agents delivers more code than ever before, what their managers should measure is becoming less - [A Majority of Voters Support Senate Resolutions To Block Bombs and Bulldozers To Israel](https://buzzquad.com/a-majority-of-voters-support-senate-resolutions-to-block-bombs-and-bulldozers-to-israel/): The company argued that its challenged production was sufficiently related to its contractual duties to refine crude oil into aviation gasoline, or avgas, for the U.S. Army during World War II. A federal district judge and the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit rejected Chevron’s argument, but the Supreme Court accepted it. “Chevron - [Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon](https://buzzquad.com/severe-storms-possible-thursday-afternoon/): JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – After a quiet week with virtually no severe weather, Region 8 now finds itself in the center of a Low (level 2/5) threat. The threat is for a few severe storms developing Thursday afternoon, capable of producing large hail and potentially a tornado or two. All of the Arkansas counties in - [Republicans, White House considering warrant-related amendment in high-stakes FISA talks](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-white-house-considering-warrant-related-amendment-in-high-stakes-fisa-talks/): In a bid to partially satisfy ultraconservative holdouts who are refusing to advance the legislation without policy changes, leaders and the White House are now in discussions to possibly allow a vote on a provision based on an amendment authored by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). The provision would require the government to obtain a warrant - [Stanley Cup contender flaws: Top issues for NHL playoff teams](https://buzzquad.com/stanley-cup-contender-flaws-top-issues-for-nhl-playoff-teams/): Rachel KryshakApr 16, 2026, 07:30 PM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Multiple Authors The 2026 Stanley - [Sino-Russian pact: America's new nightmare?](https://buzzquad.com/sino-russian-pact-americas-new-nightmare/): China’s red carpet embrace of Vladimir Putin, complete with cannons and military pageantry, is a powerful warning shot against American leadership and the postwar order our parents fought for. Story Overview Xi Jinping held an official welcome ceremony for Vladimir Putin in Beijing, complete with red carpet, guard of honor and gun salutes. Chinese and - [Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and the problem with partisan primaries](https://buzzquad.com/kentucky-rep-thomas-massie-and-the-problem-with-partisan-primaries/): Iran gridlock and middling China trips aside, President Donald Trump is having a pretty good month. Three May elections tested his grip on the Republican Party — and his candidates cleaned up. In Indiana, five Trump-backed challengers defeated Republican state senators who opposed the president’s efforts to redraw state electoral maps. In Louisiana, Sen. Bill - [6 big questions for the 2026 MLB Draft: Will the White Sox take Roch Cholowsky at No. 1?](https://buzzquad.com/6-big-questions-for-the-2026-mlb-draft-will-the-white-sox-take-roch-cholowsky-at-no-1/): We are less than two months away from this year’s MLB Draft, slated to begin Saturday, July 11, as the first official event of All-Star week in Philadelphia. As the draft approaches, I’ll release my annual ranking of the top 50 prospects in the class. But before we start putting players in order, now’s a - [IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed](https://buzzquad.com/irisgo-a-startup-backed-by-andrew-ng-looks-to-become-the-ai-desktop-buddy-you-never-knew-you-needed/): Industry insiders say the next big thing in artificial intelligence is… “Proactive” systems.: Agents that can anticipate a user’s needs – and meet them – even before the user knows what those needs are. One startup looking to make headway in this area is IrisGo. Company that closed Seed round of $2.8 million Led by - [50 rights groups blast Meta for brazen policy reversal of Instagram end-to-end encrypted messaging](https://buzzquad.com/50-rights-groups-blast-meta-for-brazen-policy-reversal-of-instagram-end-to-end-encrypted-messaging/): “They came with great pride, as great heroes; look how they look now,” says Ben Gvir happily. “No heroes, nothing. Supporters of terrorism. I say to Netanyahu, give them to me for a very long time.” The video shows one of the detainees screaming: “Free, free Palestine!” As Ben Gvir walks. She is roughly grabbed - [Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’ | Bryson DeChambeau](https://buzzquad.com/bryson-dechambeau-questions-moon-landing-footage-but-believes-in-interdimensional-beings-for-sure-bryson-dechambeau/): As someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall for any old conspiracy theory. But he does believe the moon landings may not have been all they seemed. And that interdimensional beings may be visiting Earth. The two-time major champion appeared this week on a podcast - [Oklahoma Lawsuit EXPOSES Roblox Security Failures!](https://buzzquad.com/oklahoma-lawsuit-exposes-roblox-security-failures/): As Oklahoma takes Roblox to court over fears of child exploitation, privacy advocates are quietly proposing a “solution” that could standardize biometric identity checks for millions of American children. Story Overview Oklahoma accuses Roblox of prioritizing profit over children’s safety and misleading parents about the risks of predators. The lawsuit highlights disturbing claims that children - [Trump endorses Paxton over Cornyn for Texas Senate](https://buzzquad.com/trump-endorses-paxton-over-cornyn-for-texas-senate/): President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for Texas’ Senate GOP race in an eleventh-hour decision, siding with a longtime MAGA ally — and potentially imperiling GOP control of the seat. Trump’s endorsement Tuesday gives Paxton a late boost over establishment Republicans’ preferred candidate, Sen. John Cornyn, ahead of next week’s May primary - [Google’s Genie world model can now simulate real streets with Street View](https://buzzquad.com/googles-genie-world-model-can-now-simulate-real-streets-with-street-view/): We’ve all brought up the Street View feature on Google Maps to show a friend what our childhood home looked like, or dropped that little person icon on the streets of Paris to see if we’ve booked a hotel in a cool neighborhood. Imagine being able to do that, but in a more immersive and - [G7 Finance Ministers Let Big Oil Off the Hook Again](https://buzzquad.com/g7-finance-ministers-let-big-oil-off-the-hook-again/): “This is an attack on humanity,” reads the caption of the video, which denounced “Israeli violence against volunteers who sailed with compassion and love in their hearts.” “With their hands raised in the air, the participants pleaded: Do not shoot,” the GSF said. “This is an attack on Gaza. This is an attack on humanity.” - [Tyler Adams says he'll hold USMNT teammates accountable at high-stakes 2026 World Cup](https://buzzquad.com/tyler-adams-says-hell-hold-usmnt-teammates-accountable-at-high-stakes-2026-world-cup/): Tyler Adams has known fellow U.S. national team players Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Gio Reyna for many years, but when the moment calls for it, he’s not afraid to share a harsh word. Adams joined the Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast this week and was asked about his leadership style in a team that has - [Chaos generated by AI: Trump sparks outrage again!](https://buzzquad.com/chaos-generated-by-ai-trump-sparks-outrage-again/): Media critics are crumbling over a “Space Force” AI meme while ignoring the real problem: how political images are being used to defame Trump and distract from politics. Story Overview Reports indicate that Trump shared AI-stylized images of “Space Force” and missiles on Truth Social, sparking media outrage. [1] Media coverage featured a mushroom cloud - [Capitol agenda: Inside the scramble to notch bipartisan wins](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-inside-the-scramble-to-notch-bipartisan-wins/): Expect lots of attention this week on the GOP immigration enforcement bill and whether White House ballroom security funding can be included — we’ve got plenty on that political drama below. Meanwhile, there’s a quiet scramble underway to get bipartisan legislating done this week before the midterms loom too large — if President Donald Trump - [NBA Mock Draft 6.0: The latest projections with intel from the Draft Combine](https://buzzquad.com/nba-mock-draft-6-0-the-latest-projections-with-intel-from-the-draft-combine/): The NBA Draft Combine was last week, and if there’s one clear takeaway it’s that this year’s participants are anything but set in stone. There are 18 players ranked in my top 60 flirting with a return to college. That’s the aggregate number after a week of working the phones and meeting with executives, scouts, - [Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare](https://buzzquad.com/anthropic-has-acquired-the-dev-tools-startup-used-by-openai-google-and-cloudflare/): Anthropic announced Monday that it has acquired Stainless, a startup founded by former Stripe engineer Alex Rattray whose software is widely used by rival AI labs, including OpenAI and Google. Anthropic did not disclose the terms of the deal. However, information I mentioned Last week, Anthropic was in talks to acquire Steel, backed by Sequoia - [Outlandish Merger of Giant Power Companies NextEra and Dominion is ‘Contrary to Public Interest’](https://buzzquad.com/outlandish-merger-of-giant-power-companies-nextera-and-dominion-is-contrary-to-public-interest/): Acting US Attorney Todd Blanche described the fund as a “legal operation for victims of legal warfare and weaponization” allegedly implemented by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) during the Biden administration “to listen to them and seek redress.” However, House Judiciary Committee Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) Named The settlement is “pure fraud and highway - [San Diego city leader eyes Padres ballpark to help balance budget – NBC 7 San Diego](https://buzzquad.com/san-diego-city-leader-eyes-padres-ballpark-to-help-balance-budget-nbc-7-san-diego/): San Diego’s nearly $120 million budget deficit is once again taking center stage this week, as city leaders work to balance the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. As part of those efforts, city Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera is proposing the Padres take on a larger portion of the ballpark costs to restore funding for local art organizations. - [The Cuban crisis worsens: the CIA intervenes](https://buzzquad.com/the-cuban-crisis-worsens-the-cia-intervenes/): Amid shortages and crippling power outages in Cuba, a rare high-level U.S. visit sets tough conditions: real reforms in exchange for aid — no more blank checks to a failing regime. Story Highlights CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban interior officials in Havana to brief them on President Trump’s conditional offer of engagement tied - [How to fall in love with humanity in the age of AI](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-fall-in-love-with-humanity-in-the-age-of-ai/): A lot of humans are feeling very down on humanity these days. Maybe you’ve met them. Or maybe you’re one of them. I’m talking about those who look around and say: Humans are destroying the planet — causing climate change, making other species go extinct. Soon enough we’ll be mucking up the cosmos, too — - [2026 Indoor Football League schedule, results, standings and streams](https://buzzquad.com/2026-indoor-football-league-schedule-results-standings-and-streams/): The Indoor Football League has returned for its 18th season and you’re able to stream it right here on the Yahoo Sports Network. Yahoo Sports is exclusively streaming 64 live IFL games in 2026, including: Advertisement IFL National Championship Game on August 16 American Dream IFL Cup from May 18–24. Two First-Round Playoff Games. Western - [If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI](https://buzzquad.com/if-youre-giving-a-commencement-speech-in-2026-maybe-dont-mention-ai/): Graduation season is here again — and this year, some speakers are discovering that it’s hard to get graduating students excited about the future shaped by artificial intelligence. Last week, Gloria Caulfield, an executive at Tavistock Developments, He spoke at the University of Central Florida Recognizing that we live in a time of “profound change,” - [U.S. House Strips Cancer Gag Act From Farm Bill](https://buzzquad.com/u-s-house-strips-cancer-gag-act-from-farm-bill/): “I laugh at the fact that a lot of people in this political system who come from an incredible amount of privilege and wealth are the first to say, ‘Are you? truly Working class? “You don’t make a lot of money and you work on the periphery, but your father was a small-town lawyer,” Blatner - [Stress, uncertainty as economy views decline; many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach, CBS News poll finds](https://buzzquad.com/stress-uncertainty-as-economy-views-decline-many-voice-frustration-with-trumps-economic-approach-cbs-news-poll-finds/): Big numbers of Americans are concerned and stressed about finances, and feelings of being secure and content about them are down from this time last year. It’s all part of increasingly bad views of the U.S. economy. Those ratings, which have long been low, have slid even lower — to levels not seen since 2023. - [Cancer breakthrough BLOCKED: FDA chaos costs lives](https://buzzquad.com/cancer-breakthrough-blocked-fda-chaos-costs-lives/): A divided Food and Drug Administration blocked a melanoma treatment after years of mixed signals, leaving late-stage patients in limbo and fueling new questions about bureaucratic accountability. Story Overview Food and Drug Administration issued second rejection of RP1 plus nivolumab for advanced melanoma after prior encouragement and expedited designations [2][3]. The single-arm design of the - [Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in](https://buzzquad.com/cassidy-defiant-as-trumps-revenge-campaign-closes-in/): As Bill Cassidy fights for his political life, he’s refusing to acknowledge the political gravity surrounding him. Five years after he cast a vote to convict President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial over Trump’s election denialism and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Cassidy is facing a challenge from Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and - [Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work](https://buzzquad.com/research-repository-arxiv-will-ban-authors-for-a-year-if-they-let-ai-do-all-the-work/): arXiva widely used open repository for preprint research, is making more efforts to eliminate the careless use of large language models in scientific papers. Although papers are published on the site before they are peer-reviewed, arXiv (pronounced “archive”) has become one of the main ways through which research in fields such as computer science and - [Further | Winning Blind Cruel Inept Nationalism, Also Cultism](https://buzzquad.com/further-winning-blind-cruel-inept-nationalism-also-cultism/): Hoo boy. Stupid and evil, somehow accelerating, burning. America’s alleged leader, the “worst person who ever took a breath”, shows an increasing amount of cognitive dissonance on steroids. Silly, clumsy, vengeful, he looms over the “circus of death and mayhem,” commits war crimes, takes away voting rights, plots destruction, insults morals, and kills mercy, and - [Steve Hilton tells Becerra to quit Calif governor's race after staff scandal](https://buzzquad.com/steve-hilton-tells-becerra-to-quit-calif-governors-race-after-staff-scandal/): NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Xavier Becerra was forced to fend off a barrage of attacks from rivals in the race for California governor after a pair of his former employees pleaded guilty in a campaign finance scandal the same day as the debate. After two of Becerra’s staffers pleaded guilty on - [Mysterious summit ends with no deal revealed](https://buzzquad.com/mysterious-summit-ends-with-no-deal-revealed/): The high-stakes summit in Beijing ended with spectacle and targeted warnings about Taiwan — but no published deal — leaving Americans wondering whether the substance lived up to the spectacle. Story Highlights Trump concluded closely watched visit to China after private talks with Xi in Beijing, including tea in Zhongnanhai [5]. Reports highlighted “high-stakes” negotiations - [Mullin has more work to do to repair the relationship between DHS and Congress](https://buzzquad.com/mullin-has-more-work-to-do-to-repair-the-relationship-between-dhs-and-congress/): Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has taken some steps to improve his department’s relationship with Capitol Hill. Lawmakers in both parties, however, say there’s much more to be done before the damage from his predecessor’s tenure is repaired. Senate Republicans, largely adulatory of Mullin’s early efforts to change course at the Department of Homeland Security, - [A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver's licenses open for anyone to see](https://buzzquad.com/a-hotel-check-in-system-left-a-million-passports-and-drivers-licenses-open-for-anyone-to-see/): A hotel check-in system has left more than a million passports, driver’s licenses and customer verification photos online open after a security flaw. The data is now offline after TechCrunch alerted the company responsible. hotel entry system, It’s called a applicationis maintained by a technology startup based in Japan RCRIA. According to its website, the - [Further | Grifty Colossus Strikes Again and Again and...](https://buzzquad.com/further-grifty-colossus-strikes-again-and-again-and/): Oh man. Same old clown show, full of goofy spectacles, each crazier than the last. While the crazy man-child is dismantling DC and slapping his hideous face and name everywhere — historic buildings, fascist arches, gaudy statues, and perhaps fake gold telephones — others have taken the lead with their own patriotic products. Cue “fuck - [Scott Foley Drama Works Well](https://buzzquad.com/scott-foley-drama-works-well/): Following the success of its faith-based successes “The Chosen” and “House of David,” Amazon Prime is expanding in the genre with “It’s Not Like That,” from creators Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson. The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends outward to explore the sticky nuances and unexpected circumstances that arise amid - [The Pope preached zero tolerance, then this surfaced](https://buzzquad.com/the-pope-preached-zero-tolerance-then-this-surfaced/): Pope Leo Story Overview The Survivors of Priest Abuse Network (SNAP) has released whistleblower documents alleging that Pope Leo XIV mishandled abuse investigations in Peru. SNAP filed a formal complaint with Vatican officials in March 2026, accusing then-Cardinal Prévost of delays in investigations and an institutional cover-up. The pope has recently issued strong public statements - [Despite the right’s efforts, Americans want religion out of government.](https://buzzquad.com/despite-the-rights-efforts-americans-want-religion-out-of-government/): This weekend, an array of Christian religious leaders and government officials are scheduled to gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC. They’ll convene to pray, yes, but this rally — organized as part of the White House-backed Freedom 250 celebrations tied to this coming July 4 — will also serve as a “rededication of - [Victor Wembanyama vs. Wilt Chamberlain: Who's the real NBA block leader?](https://buzzquad.com/victor-wembanyama-vs-wilt-chamberlain-whos-the-real-nba-block-leader/): San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made history last week. With 12 blocks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 22-year-old broke the official NBA record for most blocked shots in a playoff game. Advertisement Wemby’s block party came in a losing effort, but the team’s official social media - [OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned](https://buzzquad.com/openai-is-reportedly-preparing-legal-action-against-apple-it-wouldnt-be-the-first-partner-to-feel-burned/): OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over its ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver subscribers and popularity, it expects the company is now actively exploring legal action against the iPhone maker. As reported by Bloomberg News on Thursdayciting people familiar with the matter. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work - [Wholesale Horror: Producer Price Index Spells Disaster for Economic Outlook as Trump’s War in Iran Drags On](https://buzzquad.com/wholesale-horror-producer-price-index-spells-disaster-for-economic-outlook-as-trumps-war-in-iran-drags-on/): Trump’s war in Iran is now bleeding through wholesale pipelines. The April Producer Price Index (PPI) report shows that wholesale prices rose 6% over the past year, the largest annual increase since December 2022, with core wholesale inflation reaching 4.4%. Despite the horrific report, Trump said this week that “[doesn’t] “Think about the financial situation - [Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for May 14 #1068](https://buzzquad.com/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-for-may-14-1068/): Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a fun one. The purple category expects you to find hidden words inside of certain phrases, but - [Ceasefire Chaos in Iran: War Costs Explode](https://buzzquad.com/ceasefire-chaos-in-iran-war-costs-explode/): With U.S. forces “locked and loaded” and a fragile ceasefire in place in Iran, lawmakers are now demanding to know exactly what taxpayers are being asked to fund — and for how long. Quick take Pentagon leaders Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine testified at a Senate defense budget hearing as Iran-related operations remain active. - [McMaster plans to call special session to redraw South Carolina House map](https://buzzquad.com/mcmaster-plans-to-call-special-session-to-redraw-south-carolina-house-map/): South Carolina GOP Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to announce a special session on redistricting, teeing up the state legislature to pass a Republican gerrymander that would almost certainly cost Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn his seat in this year’s midterms. Clyburn is the sole Democrat in South Carolina’s House delegation; the new map would dismantle - [Anthropic's Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are](https://buzzquad.com/anthropics-cat-wu-says-that-in-the-future-ai-will-anticipate-your-needs-before-you-know-what-they-are/): With the technology industry’s singular focus on AI models, Anthropic has had an exceptionally good year. The company may soon overtake its main rival, as it looks to raise tens of billions of dollars in a funding round that would raise its valuation. About 950 billion dollars (It was OpenAI With a value of $854 - [Ode To Joy](https://buzzquad.com/ode-to-joy/): In a triumphant move back toward democratic rule, Hungary’s new leader, Peter Magyar, was sworn in on Saturday in a symbolism-rich “regime change” ceremony in front of thousands of cheering voters. The sense of a hopeful new political era is echoed in Magyar’s salute to the triumph of “ordinary people of flesh and blood” – - [Sue Bird Talks New Role as WNBA Analyst, Players to Watch](https://buzzquad.com/sue-bird-talks-new-role-as-wnba-analyst-players-to-watch/): IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Beyoncé’s Unreleased Music 00:33 Amazon Launches 30-Minute Delivery Service in Multiple US Cities 00:33 Princess Kate Makes First Solo Trip Abroad After Cancer Treatment 03:55 Plane Crashes Into Atlantic Ocean, All 11 Passengers - [UNEXPECTED Supreme Court decision on abortion pill](https://buzzquad.com/unexpected-supreme-court-decision-on-abortion-pill/): The Supreme Court’s emergency intervention temporarily blocks a state restriction on abortion pills, raising questions about federal authority versus state sovereignty in ongoing legal battles after the Roe case. Story Overview Justice Samuel Alito issued a one-week emergency stay restoring nationwide mail and telehealth access to mifepristone after a lower court blocked it The May - [Raskin alleges Todd Blanche oversaw payouts to FBI agents accused of misconduct](https://buzzquad.com/raskin-alleges-todd-blanche-oversaw-payouts-to-fbi-agents-accused-of-misconduct/): President Donald Trump has yet to name a nominee for his next attorney general, but congressional Democrats are making clear they intend to make things difficult for Todd Blanche, the former deputy attorney general now leading the Justice Department in an acting capacity. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary - [MLB power rankings: Braves leap ahead of Dodgers as Phillies surge](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-power-rankings-braves-leap-ahead-of-dodgers-as-phillies-surge/): As we approach the quarter-mark of the regular season, there remains a stark divide in quality between the American and National League, with the AL featuring only four teams above .500 and the NL accounting for eight of the 10 best records in the majors. For the previous edition of our power rankings, we took - [Former Tesla exec and Heron Power CEO Drew Baglino has founded a heat pump startup](https://buzzquad.com/former-tesla-exec-and-heron-power-ceo-drew-baglino-has-founded-a-heat-pump-startup/): Former Tesla CEO Drew Baglino quietly founded a heat pump startup, TechCrunch has learned. This is the second company Baglino has founded in the past two years since leaving Tesla. Sources confirmed the existence of the startup, called Sadi Thermal Machines, and TechCrunch reviewed the company’s filings in Delaware and California. Sadi was founded in - [Big Tech Favoritism on Display with CEOs Set to Join Trump at China Summit](https://buzzquad.com/big-tech-favoritism-on-display-with-ceos-set-to-join-trump-at-china-summit/): Seventeen percent of voters said they support State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-8th). The poll showed the opposite of the result reached by Mitchell in November, when Al-Sayed trailed his rivals by eight points, and the difference between Stevens and McMorrow was only three points. Mitchell polled 405 likely primary voters from May 1 to 7, - [How TMZ is finding its footing on the political scene, even after some misfires | TMZ](https://buzzquad.com/how-tmz-is-finding-its-footing-on-the-political-scene-even-after-some-misfires-tmz/): TMZ has only been in Washington DC for a matter of weeks, but the salacious gossip website is already having an impact: hounding politicians, tracking vacationing members of Congress and reporting on a senator taking a trip to Disney World. It’s been quite the start as the website and TV channel attempts to break into - [The Pre-Prom Gathering Turns Deadly: What Went Wrong?](https://buzzquad.com/the-pre-prom-gathering-turns-deadly-what-went-wrong/): A Haywood High School student is dead and four others seriously injured after gunfire erupted at a pre-prom gathering in rural Tennessee, revealing a disturbing pattern of youth violence that authorities appear powerless to prevent. Quick take Saturah Hayes, a Haywood High student, was killed Friday night when gunfire erupted at Webb Banks Passive Park - [Can Marco Rubio build a kinder, gentler MAGA?](https://buzzquad.com/can-marco-rubio-build-a-kinder-gentler-maga/): Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been having a moment — the kind that makes people wonder if he might be a candidate for president sooner than later. On Tuesday, he took over press secretary duties while Karoline Leavitt was on maternity leave and fielded questions for more than 45 minutes, happily trading rap lyrics - [NBA Draft Lottery winners and losers: Wizards, Pacers and everyone but OKC](https://buzzquad.com/nba-draft-lottery-winners-and-losers-wizards-pacers-and-everyone-but-okc/): This NBA season was marred by tanking. One-third of teams showed little interest in winning games. The league even fined two of them for tanking. Then the lottery rewarded four of the most unapologetic tankers — the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies and Bulls — with the top four picks. Washington traded for Trae Young and Anthony - [Bravo is creating unscripted microdramas for the Peacock app](https://buzzquad.com/bravo-is-creating-unscripted-microdramas-for-the-peacock-app/): It’s time for the mini drama trend to become mainstream. As mini-drama apps like ReelShort and DramaBox quietly rack up billions, Peacock announced Monday that it will launch two unscripted mini-dramas from Bravo, which will stream on its app. It is a vertical video series, with episodes approximately 60 to 90 seconds long, designed for - [Are Trump’s nuclear plans illegal?](https://buzzquad.com/are-trumps-nuclear-plans-illegal/): The so-called “rubber stamp rule,” an attempt by the Trump administration to “make America nuclear again,” violates key components of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) and the Energy Reregulation Act, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail.” For comments submitted This week by 13 organizations including the Nuclear Information and Resources Service (NIRS) and Beyond - [Kendrick Lamar's "GNX" & "Euphoria" Vanish From Apple Music, Videos For "Not Like Us" & "Luther" Also Deleted](https://buzzquad.com/kendrick-lamars-gnx-euphoria-vanish-from-apple-music-videos-for-not-like-us-luther-also-deleted/): Kendrick Lamar is easily one of the biggest artists in the entire world, and every single day, he is able to amass millions of streams. Overall, his catalog is readily available on all streaming platforms, and fans frequent these DSPs every single day to get their fix. However, Apple Music users are currently running into - [DRONE STRIKE hits US-flagged oil tanker](https://buzzquad.com/drone-strike-hits-us-flagged-oil-tanker/): Iran’s latest drone strike against a US-flagged oil tanker shows how quickly Tehran’s “cheap” harassment can collide with US red lines and trigger consequences it cannot control. Quick take Iran hit a US-flagged oil tanker, the Néhawith one of the two drones near Qatar on May 10; no injuries were reported among the 23 crew - [Brad Raffensperger navigates his party’s MAGA reality](https://buzzquad.com/brad-raffensperger-navigates-his-partys-maga-reality/): VININGS, Ga. — Brad Raffensperger is fighting to save his political future as MAGA takes hold of the Georgia GOP. The secretary of state rose to national prominence by defying President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, but he is carefully trying to avoid the anti-Trump lane while he runs for governor. Instead, - [2026 World Cup schedule: Qualified teams, groups, match dates, fixtures, how to watch](https://buzzquad.com/2026-world-cup-schedule-qualified-teams-groups-match-dates-fixtures-how-to-watch/): The 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs are over and we now know the full 48-team field for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. During December’s World Cup draw, 42 teams that had qualified were placed into their respective groups. Six groups were slotted with the winners of the playoff finals. Advertisement - [Uber has always wanted to be more than a ride; now it has reason to hurry](https://buzzquad.com/uber-has-always-wanted-to-be-more-than-a-ride-now-it-has-reason-to-hurry/): For years, Uber has talked about becoming a super app. Then Waymo started carrying passengers from San Francisco, and the conversation became more urgent. The company is trying to embed itself within the autonomous vehicle industry — as a data provider, investor, and distribution platform — but its consumer-facing bet may be just as important. - [Further | Operation Trust Me Bro: Let Them Drink Ka$h Bourbon](https://buzzquad.com/further-operation-trust-me-bro-let-them-drink-kah-bourbon/): With no adults in sight, a futile, saw-toothed war rages on, run by a regime full of clowns, drunks, losers, and crooks, all steadfastly defying the will of the people. Trump rants, Hegseth lies, Rubio throws the ball, and the shameless “nasty paranoid mess.” Cash Patel, who actually likes to spell his name that way, - [Caleb Wilson third, Henri Veesaar 27th in USAT Sports Mock Draft](https://buzzquad.com/caleb-wilson-third-henri-veesaar-27th-in-usat-sports-mock-draft/): These two Tar Heels provided endless excitement in Chapel Hill last season. The NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 23, with a pair of Tar Heels projected to be first round selections and hopeful, Day One starters. Caleb Wilson, who took the college basketball world by storm before playing his last game at Miami - [Viral outrage targets Obama – but where is the evidence?](https://buzzquad.com/viral-outrage-targets-obama-but-where-is-the-evidence/): A viral headline claiming Barack Obama made the “disgusting” choice to speak on behalf of a shady event organizer is circulating online, but the underlying event appears to be missing. Quick take Searches of major media outlets and archives found no credible reports matching the specific claim that Obama would speak at an event hosted - [Why Democrats' New York gerrymander won't be as aggressive as the GOP's efforts](https://buzzquad.com/why-democrats-new-york-gerrymander-wont-be-as-aggressive-as-the-gops-efforts/): ALBANY, New York — With Democrats’ national redistricting calculus now in disarray over Friday’s court order blocking new Virginia maps, party leaders are looking to New York as a prime opportunity to keep pace with Republicans. But as top Democrats in the Empire State move ahead with their attempt to redraw lines in 2028, they’re - [2026 NBA Draft Big Board: Ranking the top 60 prospects in this year's loaded draft class](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nba-draft-big-board-ranking-the-top-60-prospects-in-this-years-loaded-draft-class/): On the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, let’s run down the top prospects in this year’s draft class. Be sure to check out our 2026 NBA Draft Guide, which features multiple big boards, a full two-round mock draft, and full scouting reports on all 60 of these prospects. Latest NBA mock draft | - [GM agrees to pay $12.75M in California driver privacy settlement](https://buzzquad.com/gm-agrees-to-pay-12-75m-in-california-driver-privacy-settlement/): General Motors has reached a privacy settlement with a group of law enforcement agencies led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Back in 2024, The New York Times I mentioned That automakers including General Motors were sharing information about their customers’ driving behavior with insurance companies, and that some customers were concerned that their insurance - [ABC Learns from Past Mistakes, Takes Stronger Stance Against Carr and Trump's Censorship Campaign](https://buzzquad.com/abc-learns-from-past-mistakes-takes-stronger-stance-against-carr-and-trumps-censorship-campaign/): Khalil said: “These are the due legal procedures that the administration is offering me, and they are corrupt and unprecedented.” to publish on social media on Friday in response to the Times’ reporting. Khalil, a student leader of the Columbia University protests against the Gaza genocide, was an early target of the Trump administration’s crackdown - [James Harden and the Cavaliers are on the verge of another early exit — and an uncertain future (hello, LeBron?)](https://buzzquad.com/james-harden-and-the-cavaliers-are-on-the-verge-of-another-early-exit-and-an-uncertain-future-hello-lebron/): James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing an existential crisis in the second round of the NBA playoffs, trailing the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, 2-0. Who could have possibly seen this coming? A lot of people, actually. Maybe everyone who has watched the entirety of Harden’s career, and anyone who - [Massive dismissals Judicial SHOCK: 100 judges dismissed](https://buzzquad.com/massive-dismissals-judicial-shock-100-judges-dismissed/): A California immigration judge has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, alleging she was fired in retaliation for speaking out about harassment, raising serious questions about judicial independence and government accountability as more than 100 immigration judges have been fired since Trump returned to office. Story Overview Immigration judge sues Justice Department for wrongful - [The glaring error in the Virginia Supreme Court’s gerrymandering decision, in Scott v. McDougle](https://buzzquad.com/the-glaring-error-in-the-virginia-supreme-courts-gerrymandering-decision-in-scott-v-mcdougle/): By a 4-3 vote, the Virginia Supreme Court just struck down that state’s recently enacted congressional maps, which were intended to give Democrats four additional seats in the state’s congressional election after the upcoming midterms. The state enacted these new maps to cancel out Republican gerrymanders in Texas and other red states. Both the majority - [2026 WNBA predictions: Do Aces, A'ja Wilson have competition?](https://buzzquad.com/2026-wnba-predictions-do-aces-aja-wilson-have-competition/): Kareem Copeland ,  Alexa Philippou Close Alexa Philippou Women’s Basketball Reporter Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA Previously covered UConn and the WNBA Connecticut Sun for the Hartford Courant Stanford graduate and Baltimore native with further experience at the Dallas Morning News, Seattle Times and Cincinnati Enquirer ,  Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN - [Cloudflare says AI made 1,100 jobs obsolete, even as revenue hit a record high](https://buzzquad.com/cloudflare-says-ai-made-1100-jobs-obsolete-even-as-revenue-hit-a-record-high/): Cloudflare on Thursday joined a growing list of technology companies — including Meta, Microsoft and Amazon — that have reported a revenue increase alongside mass layoffs, attributing both trends to their use of artificial intelligence. Cloudflare, which provides internet security and performance services to millions of websites around the world, announced it will reduce its - [FPF commends ABC for fighting back against FCC censorship](https://buzzquad.com/fpf-commends-abc-for-fighting-back-against-fcc-censorship/): The Associated Press then I mentioned On Thursday, the number of banned projects reached 250 and extends to more than 30 states. In total, these projects could produce about 30 gigawatts of power, enough to power 15 million American homes, according to the Financial Times. Trump, who has called wind energy “the worst form of - [Should Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts land long-term deals? Pros, cons and predictions](https://buzzquad.com/should-breece-hall-and-kyle-pitts-land-long-term-deals-pros-cons-and-predictions/): The Jets made it quite clear that they weren’t going to let the 1,065-yard running back leave New York after 2025. The $14.293 million franchise tag ensured he’ll be in town for at least one more season as Gang Green attempts to right the ship. At times in 2025, Hall was the Jets’ offense. His - [100% approval: has this ever happened?](https://buzzquad.com/100-approval-has-this-ever-happened/): A CNN data analyst revealed shocking poll numbers showing President Trump has 100% approval among MAGA voters, while mainstream media focuses on misleading overall approval ratings that ignore the strength of his conservative base. Story Overview An NBC News poll shows an unprecedented 100% approval rating among self-identified MAGA voters, representing 30% of the American - [Poll: Voters aren’t so sure about Trump’s sweeping election bill](https://buzzquad.com/poll-voters-arent-so-sure-about-trumps-sweeping-election-bill/): President Donald Trump has made the SAVE America Act a central GOP priority ahead of the midterms. Voters still don’t know how to feel about it. New results from The POLITICO Poll show that while many Americans support some core provisions of the SAVE America Act — such as requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship - [MLB Power Rankings Week 6: Red-hot AL team makes top-5 debut](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-power-rankings-week-6-red-hot-al-team-makes-top-5-debut/): We have a new team making its top-five debut in Week 6. The Rays, the second-best team in the American League behind the Yankees, come in at No. 5, their highest ranking of the season, which they started at No. 18. The rest of the top five remains the same, with the Dodgers holding steady - [Elon Musk's lawsuit is putting OpenAI's safety record under the microscope](https://buzzquad.com/elon-musks-lawsuit-is-putting-openais-safety-record-under-the-microscope/): Elon Musk’s legal effort to break up OpenAI may hinge on how his for-profit subsidiary advances or detracts from the frontier lab’s founding mission of ensuring humanity benefits from artificial general intelligence. A federal court in Oakland on Thursday heard a former employee and board member say the company’s efforts to push AI products to - [Shell’s profits ‘obscene’ as European oil majors’ profits surge by 43%](https://buzzquad.com/shells-profits-obscene-as-european-oil-majors-profits-surge-by-43/): As Shell reports huge first-quarter profits of $6.9 billion, new analysis from Global Witness reveals that six of Europe’s oil majors – bp, Shell, TotalEnergies, Eni, Equinor and Repsol – posted their highest quarterly profits since 2022, when they reaped the benefits of the fallout from Russia’s war on Ukraine. In the first quarter of - [Texas mother of 4 says "no one is safe" after spending more than 6 weeks in ICE custody](https://buzzquad.com/texas-mother-of-4-says-no-one-is-safe-after-spending-more-than-6-weeks-in-ice-custody/): After spending more than six weeks in ICE custody, a Texas single mother of four said she is “absolutely” fearful of it happening again. “No one is safe,” Meenu Batra said in an exclusive interview with CBS News. But she added,”I believe in the system. I believe I have the documents.” Born in India, Batra - [Abortion Amendment Hides Shocking Truth From Voters](https://buzzquad.com/abortion-amendment-hides-shocking-truth-from-voters/): Virginia’s proposed constitutional amendment would eliminate virtually all restrictions on abortion, including parental consent laws and basic health safety standards, raising urgent questions about unborn life and informed voting. Quick take The Virginia General Assembly passed a constitutional amendment in January 2026 that would enshrine “reproductive freedom” as a fundamental right, putting it before voters - [Another House Republican is under the microscope for alleged sexual misconduct](https://buzzquad.com/another-house-republican-is-under-the-microscope-for-alleged-sexual-misconduct/): Two House Republicans who were key last month in helping oust a pair of colleagues facing sexual misconduct allegations are now eying GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards — the two-term North Carolina lawmaker being investigated by the Ethics Committee for allegedly having an improper relationship with a subordinate and sexually harassing staff. “ANY member of congress - [NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason?](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-power-rankings-2026-which-teams-improved-this-offseason/): NFL NationMay 5, 2026, 06:20 AM ET Close NFL Nation is made up of 32 team-specific reporters who cover the NFL year-round across ESPN.com, ESPN television shows, ESPN Radio, ESPN+ and social media platforms. It was established ahead of the 2013 season. Multiple Authors It has been two months since our last 2026 NFL Power - [Robinhood's venture fund IPO attracted 150,000+ retail investors, CEO says](https://buzzquad.com/robinhoods-venture-fund-ipo-attracted-150000-retail-investors-ceo-says/): Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev touts the success of new financial technology Project Fund Iwhich allows individual investors to invest in private technology companies such as Stripe, Oura, Databricks, OpenAI, and others, through a publicly traded fund listed on the New York Stock Exchange. “We had approximately 150,000 retail investors participating in the IPO, so it - [Muna Island Travel Guide For Sulawesi, Indonesia](https://buzzquad.com/muna-island-travel-guide-for-sulawesi-indonesia/): 20 We recently spent a few days in Muna, an island in Sulawesi that has some spectacular caves, lakes, and natural sinkholes. Most people visit Muna in conjunction with Buton, its neighboring island. They’re well connected by a short ferry ride, so it’s easy to go back and forth between the two islands. The blue - [Senate Republicans Pander to Trump in Reconciliation Bill, Throwing Billions More to ICE and Trump’s Tacky Ballroom](https://buzzquad.com/senate-republicans-pander-to-trump-in-reconciliation-bill-throwing-billions-more-to-ice-and-trumps-tacky-ballroom/): “Unfortunately, the Trump administration’s reckless actions on the economy and the costly fallout from the war in Iran have made it difficult for working families to afford a car and left millions more with a huge pain in their pockets,” Michelinini said. “For millions of working families, a car is not a luxury, but an - [Tyler Glasnow exits after one inning vs. Astros with lower back pain](https://buzzquad.com/tyler-glasnow-exits-after-one-inning-vs-astros-with-lower-back-pain/): HOUSTON — Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow paused after a warmup pitch and shouted in frustration. He motioned to the dugout. Glasnow threw just one inning Wednesday, before exiting with what the Dodgers announced was lower back pain, while warming up for the bottom of the second inning. Glasnow (2.72 ERA) surrendered a leadoff home run to the - [Former Congressman Exposed: Shocking Snapchat Scandal](https://buzzquad.com/former-congressman-exposed-shocking-snapchat-scandal/): A former Democratic congressman who identified himself as an advocate for women’s rights now faces allegations from more than a dozen women that he used Snapchat — a platform he joined to “restore faith in democracy” — to send unsolicited sexually explicit videos and messages for nearly a decade. Story Overview Eric Swalwell allegedly sent - [Birth rates keep falling. We need to plan for an older America with fewer kids.](https://buzzquad.com/birth-rates-keep-falling-we-need-to-plan-for-an-older-america-with-fewer-kids/): Let’s face it: Another baby boom isn’t coming anytime soon. The latest round of US birth data, released earlier this month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show the general fertility rate has dropped to a new record low of 53.1 per 1,000 females between 15 and 44 — a 23 percent decrease - [Ranking the offseason for every Power 4 college football team](https://buzzquad.com/ranking-the-offseason-for-every-power-4-college-football-team/): Ahead of a College Football Playoff semifinal matchup against Oregon, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti took time out of his weekend prep to secure the most impressive transfer group for the 2026 season. As Miami got ready to face Cignetti’s Hoosiers in the national title game, news broke that the team was set to poach quarterback - [Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first US chief brand architect](https://buzzquad.com/airbnb-co-founder-taps-peter-arnell-as-first-us-chief-brand-architect/): Billionaire Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia is growing his team at… American National Design StudioTrump’s initiative focused on improving the government’s online presence. Gebbia announced on Monday that American designer Peter Arnell has joined the team to become the brand’s first chief architect in the United States. Jebbia shared the news of Arnel’s appointment during The - [New Report Reveals Coordinated Corporate Campaign Against Life-Saving Federal Heat Standard for Workers](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-reveals-coordinated-corporate-campaign-against-life-saving-federal-heat-standard-for-workers/): He added, “The detention of flotilla activists in international waters truly represents a serious affront to international law.” “For this reason, our government, together with the government of Spain, which has also detained a citizen, demands full guarantees of their safety and their immediate release.” The Spanish government has too condemned Israel detained Abu Kishk - [Rockstar Games may follow GTA V's lead with an RDR2 upgrade.](https://buzzquad.com/rockstar-games-may-follow-gta-vs-lead-with-an-rdr2-upgrade/): Maxim Boldson GAMES April 29 2026 Views: 4848 The player community is actively discussing the possible release updated version of the game Red Dead Redemption 2 for current-generation consoles, including the PlayStation 5. The project was released in 2018, and the hardware capabilities of modern platforms significantly outperform those of that time. Users expect graphical - [Strait of Hormuz DRAMA – What really happened?](https://buzzquad.com/strait-of-hormuz-drama-what-really-happened/): Iranian state media claimed its military struck a US warship in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to retreat – but US Central Command categorically denied the incident occurred, revealing a familiar pattern of unverified propaganda from Tehran. Story Overview Iranian media said missiles hit a US warship near the Jask naval base, forcing it - [Republicans' youth voter problem](https://buzzquad.com/republicans-youth-voter-problem/): Two years after young voters swung to the right in 2024, helping return Republicans to unified control of Washington, economic concerns are pushing 18- to 34-year-olds back to the left for the midterms, according to a new national survey of more than 1,000 young Americans. The poll from nonpartisan outfit Generation Lab, shared exclusively with - [WNBA 2026 season preview: Team rankings, predictions, more](https://buzzquad.com/wnba-2026-season-preview-team-rankings-predictions-more/): Michael Voepel Close Michael Voepel ESPN Senior Writer Michael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women’s college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women’s basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996. ,  Alexa Philippou Close Alexa Philippou Women’s Basketball Reporter Covers women’s college basketball and the WNBA - [Image AI models now drive app growth, beating chatbot upgrades](https://buzzquad.com/image-ai-models-now-drive-app-growth-beating-chatbot-upgrades/): Image form releases are driving the growth of AI-based mobile apps, generating 6.5 times more downloads than traditional form updates, according to a new report from app intelligence provider Appfigures. This represents a shift from the previous days, when the release of new models that support conversational experiences drove demand, along with new features such - [Further | Telling It Like It Is](https://buzzquad.com/further-telling-it-like-it-is/): In a devastating blow to what John Lewis called “the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in democracy,” the illegitimate right-wing SCOTUS party has finally repealed the Voting Rights Act they have long been gutting, ensuring that communities of color are increasingly deprived of a “voice in their own destiny.” By throwing out Louisiana’s new - [Jim Cramer Discusses “Gunslingers” & Robinhood (HOOD)](https://buzzquad.com/jim-cramer-discusses-gunslingers-robinhood-hood/): We recently published Jim Cramer Commented On Big Market Confusion & Discussed These 20 Stocks. Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. Financial technology and trading platform Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD)’s shares are up by 52% over the past year and are down by 36% year-to-date. Keybanc discussed the - [SSA reshuffle: Did Trump really save billions?](https://buzzquad.com/ssa-reshuffle-did-trump-really-save-billions/): President Trump’s claim that about 275,000 “illegal aliens” have been removed from Social Security rolls fuels a broader debate over whether Washington can control benefits without punishing legal residents or relying on shaky numbers. Quick take Trump said his administration had removed nearly 275,000 non-citizens from the Social Security rolls and argued the move protected - [How do I know if I want kids? I can’t decide if I want to be a parent!](https://buzzquad.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-want-kids-i-cant-decide-if-i-want-to-be-a-parent/): Editor’s note, June 7, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below originally published on November 3, 2024. This unconventional advice column offers you a unique framework for thinking through moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism — - [NBA Finals: 'Drive, kick, make the right reads' — The Knicks vs. Victor Wembanyama, summed up in one play](https://buzzquad.com/nba-finals-drive-kick-make-the-right-reads-the-knicks-vs-victor-wembanyama-summed-up-in-one-play/): SAN ANTONIO — The New York Knicks entered the 2026 NBA Finals with basketball’s hottest, most overwhelming offense, averaging a scorching 126.7 points per 100 non-garbage-time possessions — a rate of offensive efficiency that would’ve led the NBA in every season of the league’s existence. Through two games against the San Antonio Spurs, though, the - [TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GM's $900M EV battery gamble](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-inside-gms-900m-ev-battery-gamble/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Chief Correspondent (and resident battery expert) Tim singing Travel to GM Visit the sprawling Warren Technical Center outside Detroit to learn - [Further | We'll Make Our Home In the American Land](https://buzzquad.com/further-well-make-our-home-in-the-american-land/): Exciting news, Patriots! After canceling his OG party, Dear Leader will now celebrate our 250th birthday with “The Greatest Gathering Ever!” It includes the “wonderful” 83-year-old Lee Greenwood and “an extremely generous gentleman” himself. Also for some reason, “Pruned-Face” Bruce Springsteen and a host of A-list artists are holding two concerts to honor “the American - [Bright and pleasant Sunday and to start next week; heat, humidity spikes late week | Weather](https://buzzquad.com/bright-and-pleasant-sunday-and-to-start-next-week-heat-humidity-spikes-late-week-weather/): SHORT TERM FORECAST SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 84 SUNDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear and comfortably cool. Low: 58 MONDAY: Comfortable with abundant sunshine. High: 82, Low: 56   FORECAST SUMMARY After a stormy and hot Saturday, we’ll close out the weekend on a pleasant and more comfortable note. Afternoon highs today will mainly be in - [The Senate has failed again – your privacy and security are both on hold](https://buzzquad.com/the-senate-has-failed-again-your-privacy-and-security-are-both-on-hold/): As a critical oversight power nears its expiration, the Senate has failed to even begin a debate, leaving Americans’ privacy and national security caught in the same crossfire in Washington that many thought would finally end Trump’s second term. Story Overview The Senate has stalled debate on renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance - [Nancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.](https://buzzquad.com/nancy-mace-knows-her-epstein-vote-screwed-her-with-trump-she-doesnt-care/): Nancy Mace thinks she knows why she didn’t get President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The embattled South Carolina House Republican, who’s in the midst of a bruising race for governor, has a long history of bucking — and then cozying back up to — Trump. But her leading role in releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files was - [What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri's highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates](https://buzzquad.com/what-to-expect-from-wwdc-2026-siris-highly-anticipated-revamp-and-apple-intelligence-updates/): As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2026, approaches, excitement is centered around what Apple has in store for us this year. From Siri fixes to new Apple Intelligence updates, there’s a lot to look forward to. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference begins Monday at 10am PT/1pm ET. For those who want to follow, the event - [cómo mirar el partido por TV o streaming](https://buzzquad.com/como-mirar-el-partido-por-tv-o-streaming/): Bolivia vs Escocia se enfrentan en un compromiso que marcará el regreso de la selección boliviana tras una de las mayores decepciones de los últimos años. Luego de quedarse a las puertas del Mundial, la Verde intentará reencontrarse con buenas sensaciones frente a una selección escocesa que sí logró su objetivo y que llega con - [California lost its Fortune 500 crown – Texas took it](https://buzzquad.com/california-lost-its-fortune-500-crown-texas-took-it/): Texas overtook California for Fortune 500 headquarters, underscoring how companies are voting with their feet against expensive, heavily regulated models. Story Highlights Texas takes top spot for Fortune 500 headquarters, beating out California [2]. Houston is home to 26 Fortune 500 headquarters, ranking among the top metropolitan areas in the United States [1]. Dallas-Fort Worth - [Senate GOP passes immigration enforcement bill](https://buzzquad.com/senate-gop-passes-immigration-enforcement-bill/): Senate Republicans passed their $70 billion immigration enforcement bill Friday, beating back several attempts to rein in the Justice Department’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Senators voted 52-47 on the bill after roughly 18 hours of amendment votes. In the end, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican to vote against the bill — she had - [NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who goes No. 1? The latest on every pick of the draft with three weeks to go](https://buzzquad.com/nba-mock-draft-7-0-who-goes-no-1-the-latest-on-every-pick-of-the-draft-with-three-weeks-to-go/): The NBA Finals are here between the Knicks and Spurs, which means 28 other teams across the league are solely focused on their offseasons. Workouts are happening every day across the country right now, as teams are figuring out what their priorities will be come draft night. Based on all the latest intel around the - [Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days](https://buzzquad.com/startup-battlefield-200-applications-officially-close-in-3-days/): Founders, your window to enter Startup Battlefield 200 It closes in just three short days. Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 will officially close on June 8 at 11:59 PM PT. Now is not the time to wait any longer. Secure your chance to compete on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at - [Warner’s Continued Collaboration with Trump Threatens Democracy](https://buzzquad.com/warners-continued-collaboration-with-trump-threatens-democracy/): The sale is part of Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” fossil fuel agenda and comes on the heels of DOI’s reopening last October of 1.56 million acres of the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leases. The move reversed the Biden administration’s 2023 cancellation of all existing oil and gas leases in the ANWR area and - [Azul Logística inicia rota cargueira entre Campinas (SP)](https://buzzquad.com/azul-logistica-inicia-rota-cargueira-entre-campinas-sp/): Operação Azul Logística (Foto: Divulgação: Azul) A Azul Logística iniciou as operações da nova rota cargueira entre Campinas (SP) e Porto Velho (RO), ampliando a conectividade da Região Norte. O primeiro voo transportou cerca de 20 toneladas de mercadorias e marca o início de uma operação regular com três frequências semanais. Os voos partem de - [Bomb, 5 phones, zip ties – captured by Sacramento airport security](https://buzzquad.com/bomb-5-phones-zip-ties-captured-by-sacramento-airport-security/): When a traveler walks through airport security with what prosecutors call a “viable” explosive device, five phones and zip ties, the case isn’t just about one man in Sacramento: It’s about the power we’ve entrusted to a security state that many Americans no longer fully trust. Story Overview Federal prosecutors say a Sacramento man tried - [Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche has exactly one qualification](https://buzzquad.com/trump-attorney-general-pick-todd-blanche-has-exactly-one-qualification/): In May 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democrat, arrived at an ICE detention facility in his New Jersey city and asked for a tour. Though he was initially let inside the facility’s gate, he was soon confronted by about a dozen federal law enforcement officers and asked to leave. And so he did. For - [Justin Boone's Updated Fantasy Football Backup RB Rankings for June](https://buzzquad.com/justin-boones-updated-fantasy-football-backup-rb-rankings-for-june/): Every fantasy football manager knows how quickly things can change when it comes to one of the most physical positions in football — running back. Staying prepared and knowing which backs are next in line for touches will always give you an edge on the competition. It’s also important to understand which backups have a - [Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents](https://buzzquad.com/meta-steals-a-tactic-from-tesla-and-builds-data-centers-in-tents/): Just when you thought the AI ​​data center boom couldn’t get any crazier, Meta built data centers in tents. The strategy appears to borrow in equal parts from Tesla and xAI. In an effort to cut construction time in half, Meta built six tents — or “rapid deployment structures” as the company calls them — - [Sources: Dylan Larkin requests trade from Detroit](https://buzzquad.com/sources-dylan-larkin-requests-trade-from-detroit/): Quick Thursday blog before Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final: According to multiple sources, Dylan Larkin recently requested a trade from Detroit. There’s a lot to unpack here. First, should mention that no one would comment. Not Larkin, not agent Pat Brisson, not Red Wings Executive Vice-President & GM Steve Yzerman.  Second, Larkin’s involvement - [$350 million hammer targets family planning](https://buzzquad.com/350-million-hammer-targets-family-planning/): A Florida judge just green-lighted a blockbuster case that could finally hold Planned Parenthood accountable for telling women that the abortion pill is “safer than Tylenol.” Story Overview Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Planned Parenthood for allegedly misleading women with marketing of abortion pills that are “safer than Tylenol.” A circuit judge rejected - [She hired investigators to track her opponent](https://buzzquad.com/she-hired-investigators-to-track-her-opponent/): FIRST UP: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to back Rep. Adriano Espaillat was initially so ironclad they shook hands on it last summer. But Mamdani broke that promise last week when he endorsed Espaillat’s primary opponent, democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier — and the fallout is mounting. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, an early supporter of Mamdani’s 2025 - [NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The latest on every pick of the draft ahead of the NBA Finals](https://buzzquad.com/nba-mock-draft-7-0-the-latest-on-every-pick-of-the-draft-ahead-of-the-nba-finals/): The NBA Finals are here between the Knicks and Spurs, which means 28 other teams across the league are solely focused on their offseasons. Workouts are happening every day across the country right now, as teams are figuring out what their priorities will be come draft night. Based on all the latest intel around the - [Alphabet's record-breaking $85B raise for Google's AI business is a helluva good signal](https://buzzquad.com/alphabets-record-breaking-85b-raise-for-googles-ai-business-is-a-helluva-good-signal/): If Alphabet’s record-breaking $85 billion stock sale is any indication of investors’ appetite for AI-related offerings — and it is — then we can safely say that investors are voracious. Google’s parent company initially intended to sell a first tranche worth $40 billion of various equity instruments – two different classes of shares, plus smaller - [The Best New Company Out there](https://buzzquad.com/the-best-new-company-out-there/): We may receive compensation from Faye as an advertising partner. However, this does not affect our ratings. Our opinions are our own opinions. I’ve been writing about travel for nearly two decades, and in that time, I’ve watched the travel insurance industry change at almost the speed of a glacier. For years, the proposition has - [Jared Verse: Trade was upsetting at first, but happy that the Browns believe in me](https://buzzquad.com/jared-verse-trade-was-upsetting-at-first-but-happy-that-the-browns-believe-in-me/): Jared Verse practiced with the Browns for the first time on Wednesday and then met with the media to discuss the trade that brought him to Cleveland. Verse came to the Browns along with a package of draft picks as part of the trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Rams. The 2024 first-round pick - [Pentagon Locks Out Press: Why Now?](https://buzzquad.com/pentagon-locks-out-press-why-now/): The Pentagon quietly turned its own press office into a classified area and expelled journalists, raising serious questions about transparency, constitutional rights and what the top brass don’t want the American people to see. Story Overview The Pentagon has reclassified its press office as a classified zone and prohibited access to journalists. Officials say the - [GOP senators look to Blanche for signals on DOJ fund’s fate](https://buzzquad.com/gop-senators-look-to-blanche-for-signals-on-doj-funds-fate/): Senate Republicans are counting on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to offer new assurances Tuesday that the Justice Department’s controversial “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is kaput, allowing them to revive their immigration enforcement bill this week. Blanche is appearing before a House committee in the afternoon, hours after speaking privately with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who - [Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: Legacies on the line](https://buzzquad.com/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-legacies-on-the-line/): We have reached the 2026 NBA Finals, featuring the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and West champion San Antonio Spurs, which means it is time for our annual rundown of legacies on the line in this edition of the championship series. And there is plenty hanging in the balance. The Knicks, playing in the - [New Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions](https://buzzquad.com/new-microsoft-tool-lets-devs-spin-up-ai-behavior-tests-using-text-descriptions/): AI researchers and laboratories have progressed very quickly in evaluating AI models of everything safety And comply with flattery coordination. But companies and developers appear to be facing a new, specific need: ensuring that their AI system behaves as intended for their specific product or service. In an attempt to make this testing process simpler, - [Further | That Colossal Wreck](https://buzzquad.com/further-that-colossal-wreck/): Amidst the ongoing awful, we take wary solace in the modest routs newly inflicted on our wannabe Great Dictator. He lost yugely in multiple courts as judges reopened his bogus IRS suit, froze his slush fund, ripped his name from a D.C. landmark and, in Kenya, told him to take care of his own. Meanwhile, - [The Trump admin paid a French company $1 billion to not build offshore wind farms. Blue states are suing](https://buzzquad.com/the-trump-admin-paid-a-french-company-1-billion-to-not-build-offshore-wind-farms-blue-states-are-suing/): Summary Seven blue states sued the Trump administration after it paid a French company nearly $1 billion to cancel offshore wind projects. The states argue the March deal violated federal law and deprived them of needed power while potentially raising electricity costs. Attorneys general are asking the court to strike down the agreement and vacate - [Seattle could declare a state of emergency for 'trans refugees'](https://buzzquad.com/seattle-could-declare-a-state-of-emergency-for-trans-refugees/): Seattle’s effort to declare a state of civil emergency for “trans refugees” fleeing red states is turning a real human problem into a test of whether City Hall still demands proof before unleashing crisis powers and taxpayer dollars. Story Overview Seattle LGBTQ Commission urges mayor to declare civil emergency to support transgender and queer newcomers - [Ben Shapiro’s fall from MAGA media primacy, explained](https://buzzquad.com/ben-shapiros-fall-from-maga-media-primacy-explained/): Just a few years ago, Ben Shapiro was the defining voice of right-wing media. His podcast sat near the top of the charts. Posts from the Daily Wire, his media company, routinely dominated the competition on Facebook. His team was even coming for Hollywood, putting out “anti-woke” comedies and an epic fantasy series that cost - [Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals: Who has the edge in a matchup for the ages? Series keys, schedule and prediction](https://buzzquad.com/knicks-vs-spurs-nba-finals-who-has-the-edge-in-a-matchup-for-the-ages-series-keys-schedule-and-prediction/): After an 82-game marathon, followed by three grueling rounds of postseason competition, we now approach the finish line of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs will take on the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks in the 2026 NBA Finals. It’s the first postseason meeting between the Spurs and Knicks - [Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access](https://buzzquad.com/hackers-hijacked-instagram-accounts-by-tricking-meta-ai-support-chatbot-into-granting-access/): Instagram has resolved a security issue that allowed multiple users’ accounts to be hacked. The attack appears to rely on tricking Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot into granting access to the victim’s account. During the weekend, numerous Users On Reddit that their Instagram accounts were hacked, and number to Users On X warned of similar account - [Labor Unions Celebrate ICJ Ruling on Right to Strike](https://buzzquad.com/labor-unions-celebrate-icj-ruling-on-right-to-strike/): The right to strike is under attack around the world, including in the United States. Labor strikes are currently prohibited or restricted in the majority of countries. Now, in a 43-page landmark Advisory opinion On May 21, the International Court of Justice (ICJ, or World Court) decided that the right to strike is protected under - [Austria vs Tunisia: Friendlies stats & head-to-head](https://buzzquad.com/austria-vs-tunisia-friendlies-stats-head-to-head/): Austria are unbeaten in their two previous international matches against Tunisia, winning 2-1 at home on 27th May 1998 and drawing 0-0 at home on 21st November 2007. Both matches were played at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion, with the 1998 fixture also serving as preparation for a World Cup. Austria are unbeaten in their last 13 home - [Brutal 'prayer' video sparks instant shooting](https://buzzquad.com/brutal-prayer-video-sparks-instant-shooting/): A Massachusetts bank executive’s sneering “prayer” that former Trump ally Pam Bondi had the worst throat cancer “ever seen” just cost her a six-figure job and exposed the double standard of online hate against conservatives. Story Overview A Massachusetts credit union fired Assistant Vice President Caitlyn Aguiar after her TikTok begged a “MAGA Lord Jesus” - [Socialism's next test: Swing states](https://buzzquad.com/socialisms-next-test-swing-states/): In the crowded Democratic field running to replace Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, there’s a surprising frontrunner for a battleground state: a democratic-socialist line cook who has called to abolish the police. Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old restaurant owner and single mother who became the state’s first Asian-American assembly member in 2021, has surged to the lead - [Every 2026 World Cup squad announced so far — including Lionel Messi's return for Argentina](https://buzzquad.com/every-2026-world-cup-squad-announced-so-far-including-lionel-messis-return-for-argentina/): Final World Cup rosters are rapidly coming into focus as the June 1 FIFA deadline approaches, with most qualified nations now confirming their 26-man squads for the biggest tournament in soccer history. The wave of announcements has accelerated over the past week as coaches finalize selections, weigh injury concerns and make last-minute decisions on veteran - [This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers](https://buzzquad.com/this-weekends-two-biggest-movies-were-both-directed-by-youtubers/): The horror pipeline from YouTube to prestige looks pretty strong this weekend. Backrooms, a feature film sequel, took first place at the box office Ken Parsons YouTube series Featuring eerie found footage of a mysterious office space (taken from 4chan thread) which defies physics. “Backrooms” is directed by Parsons It brought in an estimated $81 - [Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar](https://buzzquad.com/oba-femi-vs-brock-lesnar/): At WWE Clash in Italy, Oba Femi goes head-to-head with Brock Lesnar in a WrestleMania rematch. At WrestleMania 42, Femi sent shockwaves through WWE when he conquered The Beast. After the match, Lesnar appeared to retire by leaving his boots and gloves in the center of the squared circle. After his epic victory, Femi celebrated - [New True Crime show promises survivor stories – but who checks the facts?](https://buzzquad.com/new-true-crime-show-promises-survivor-stories-but-who-checks-the-facts/): A slick new true-crime trailer promises “authentic” survivor stories but leaves viewers guessing how much of it is fact, how much of it is montage, and who, if anyone, is double-checking the details. Story Overview The Investigation Discovery series is billed as survivor-centric and rooted in People magazine reporting, but key details of the cases - [Florida Democrat Frederica Wilson not running for reelection](https://buzzquad.com/florida-democrat-frederica-wilson-not-running-for-reelection/): MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat from Florida known for championing education causes and expanding opportunities for Black communities, announced Friday she will not seek reelection. During a street-naming ceremony in her honor next to the elementary school where she once served as principal, the 83-year-old said, “This has been a journey. - [Spurs-Thunder Game 7 predictions! Who wins epic clash with NBA Finals on the line?](https://buzzquad.com/spurs-thunder-game-7-predictions-who-wins-epic-clash-with-nba-finals-on-the-line/): Spurs vs. Thunder. Wemby vs. SGA. Game 7. Of course. The thrilling Western Conference finals between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, featuring two of the game’s brightest stars, will be decided on Saturday (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) with one team advancing to the 2026 NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks await. Advertisement Will Victor - [Snap alums unveil Ghost Angels fund](https://buzzquad.com/snap-alums-unveil-ghost-angels-fund/): A group of 20 Snap alumni have come together to launch a fund called Ghost Angels to support the next generation of social media. The fund refused to disclose the amount it has raised so far, but it says it has supported at least five companies and plans to deploy the remaining capital over the - [Mbappe Faces Madrid Unrest As Chelsea Eyes Sensational Move](https://buzzquad.com/mbappe-faces-madrid-unrest-as-chelsea-eyes-sensational-move/): Sports · 6 min read With Real Madrid fans turning and Mourinho targeting new strikers, Chelsea and Xabi Alonso emerge as potential lifeline for Mbappe after a turbulent season. Turmoil and high drama have engulfed Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe, once the jewel in the Bernabeu’s crown, finds himself at a crossroads after a turbulent - [1 in 8 working-age men have quietly left the job market](https://buzzquad.com/1-in-8-working-age-men-have-quietly-left-the-job-market/): This startling figure is less a sudden collapse than a long, silent drawdown, making it far more telling than a simple unemployment headline. Story Overview Prime-age American men have experienced a decades-long decline in their labor force participation, which one analysis describes as a nearly straight downward line rather than a short recession-related decline.[1] The - [Can there ever really be “one China?”](https://buzzquad.com/can-there-ever-really-be-one-china/): For decades, Taiwan’s passport didn’t say “Taiwan” at all. It said something else: the Republic of China. But if Taiwan has called itself China, who gets to be the “real” China? This video traces the evolution of Taiwan’s identity through one simple object: its passport. From the booting of the Republic of China from the - [The NBA's 3-2-1 lottery system is here. How will it impact future drafts?](https://buzzquad.com/the-nbas-3-2-1-lottery-system-is-here-how-will-it-impact-future-drafts/): The NBA board of governors voted decisively 29-1 to approve the new anti-tanking lottery system called “the 3-2-1 Lottery.” Starting in the 2027 draft, the lottery will expand from 14 to 16 teams and flatten the odds. In summary, this is what lottery reform includes: Advertisement All 16 teams will be drawn, rather than just - [So you've heard these AI terms and nodded along; let's fix that](https://buzzquad.com/so-youve-heard-these-ai-terms-and-nodded-along-lets-fix-that/): Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and simultaneously inventing a whole new language to describe how it’s doing it. Spend five minutes reading about AI and you’ll run into LLMs, RAG, RLHF, and a dozen other terms that can make even very smart people in the tech world feel insecure. This glossary is our attempt - [AFGE Blasts Administration’s Proposed NDA Rule as Yet Another Attack on Non-Partisan Federal Employees](https://buzzquad.com/afge-blasts-administrations-proposed-nda-rule-as-yet-another-attack-on-non-partisan-federal-employees/): The charges stem from the shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa Celis in his home on January 14, while ICE agents were pursuing his roommate, another Venezuelan immigrant named Alfredo Alejandro Aljorna. According to The New York Times, it was Castro Arrested on Friday after investigators from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) - [Trump can't rename Kennedy Center, judge rules](https://buzzquad.com/trump-cant-rename-kennedy-center-judge-rules/): The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on May 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Al Drago | Getty Images News | Getty Images A federal judge on Friday barred President Donald Trump from adding his name to that of the Kennedy Center, as he did in late December, - [US military kills 2 in latest drug boat strike – no evidence released](https://buzzquad.com/us-military-kills-2-in-latest-drug-boat-strike-no-evidence-released/): A U.S. military strike on another suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific has renewed questions about how far Washington can go before counternarcotics operations escalate into unlimited deadly force. Quick take The US military said it struck a ship carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people.[1][3] The strike is part of - [Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028](https://buzzquad.com/gretchen-whitmer-says-she-wont-run-for-president-in-2028/): MACKINAC ISLAND, Michigan — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Thursday that she won’t run for president in 2028, removing a marquee name from Democratic primary contention. “I think there will be a robust group of people running for president,” she told a Detroit television station. “I will not be one of them in 2028, I - [Fantasy Football: Which WRs will benefit most from the NFL's newest offensive trend?](https://buzzquad.com/fantasy-football-which-wrs-will-benefit-most-from-the-nfls-newest-offensive-trend/): The NFL’s offensive meta has been undergoing a serious shift in recent seasons. On average last year, the team rate of plays with three-plus receivers on the field fell by over five percentage points, as more teams than ever leaned into heavy personnel packages, some with a fullback but mostly with two- or three-plus tight - [Bluesky embraces long-form content to counter X Articles](https://buzzquad.com/bluesky-embraces-long-form-content-to-counter-x-articles/): Elon Musk’s X lets you write long-form content on the platform through the articles feature, but only If you are Paid subscriber or business. Decentralized social networking startup Bluesky has a different idea. On Thursday, Bluesky Rolled A new version of its application that integrates with Standard.sitea community project for building long-form content on the - [Lawsuit Filed Over “Alligator Alcatraz” Air Pollution](https://buzzquad.com/lawsuit-filed-over-alligator-alcatraz-air-pollution/): The report examines the US system compared to other countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including the United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Japan, and Mexico. It found that the United States spent 18% of its GDP on health care in 2024, nearly double the OECD average. Life expectancy in the United - [Democrats say they were shut out of fraud event after Vance says crackdown ‘should not be partisan’ | US news](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-say-they-were-shut-out-of-fraud-event-after-vance-says-crackdown-should-not-be-partisan-us-news/): Three Democratic state attorneys general said their deputies were turned away from a roundtable hosted by JD Vance on Tuesday, sowing confusion about what the White House has billed as a bipartisan crackdown on fraud. After attorneys general – including New York’s Letitia James, California’s Rob Bonta and New Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport – declined a - [Reversed brain aging thanks to nasal spray](https://buzzquad.com/reversed-brain-aging-thanks-to-nasal-spray/): A Texas lab claims it can “reverse brain aging” with a simple nasal spray, but big business hype is already way ahead of the science. Story Overview Texas A&M researchers report that a nasal spray reversed signs of brain aging in mice by reducing inflammation and restoring cellular “power plants.” Headlines tout a “fountain of - [Donald Trump’s revenge tour might not end in 2026](https://buzzquad.com/donald-trumps-revenge-tour-might-not-end-in-2026/): Donald Trump just ousted another Republican he viewed as insufficiently loyal. Two years from now, his revenge list could be even longer. The president has already lashed out at two House Republicans due to perceived slights, with the White House floating a longer list of potential targets over the past year. Trump could also take - [Key senators strike bipartisan deal on sweeping college sports reform with transfer, eligibility and cap enforcement](https://buzzquad.com/key-senators-strike-bipartisan-deal-on-sweeping-college-sports-reform-with-transfer-eligibility-and-cap-enforcement/): Two U.S. senators have struck a deal in landmark bipartisan legislation to regulate college athletics. Next comes a months-long process of gaining enough support for passage in a divided U.S. Congress at a divisive time in America. Advertisement Sens. Maria Cantwell, a Washington Democrat, and Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, reached an agreement on Wednesday - [Payroll startup Remote says it grew revenue 50% per employee without adding headcount](https://buzzquad.com/payroll-startup-remote-says-it-grew-revenue-50-per-employee-without-adding-headcount/): far a seven-year-old payroll services company based in Amsterdam, says this recently Exceeding $300 million in annual recurring revenue Cash flow became positive. But she insists the real story is what happened behind the scenes: a 50% increase in revenue per employee after the startup embraced AI at every level of the organization. “As we - [Vermont becomes first state in the nation to ban Parkinson’s pesticide paraquat](https://buzzquad.com/vermont-becomes-first-state-in-the-nation-to-ban-parkinsons-pesticide-paraquat/): “Our villages have been systematically destroyed over the past months, and now the cities themselves are in the line of fire,” Lebanese journalist Ali Hashem. He said On X. Israeli army spokesman in Arabic Avichai Adraee He said On Wednesday the 10th, “In light of the terrorist Hezbollah’s violation of the ceasefire agreement and targeting - [Andy Robertson Forced Into Huge Transfer Decision After Interest From European Giants](https://buzzquad.com/andy-robertson-forced-into-huge-transfer-decision-after-interest-from-european-giants/): Andy Robertson is set to have a choice of clubs to pick from this summer, having bade an emotional farewell to Anfield at the weekend, with reports of increasing interest from Serie A giants Juventus. The Scottish left back enjoyed nine fruitful seasons with Liverpool, claiming nine major honors. He’s a two-time Premier League winner - [Massive Missile Barrage Hits Ukraine: What's Next?](https://buzzquad.com/massive-missile-barrage-hits-ukraine-whats-next/): Russia’s new threat to “bomb kyiv’s decision-making centers” with hypersonic missiles is not just another battlefield headline – it is a warning shot to the West, foreign diplomats and US interests who are witnessing a dangerous game of nuclear-inflected chicken. Story Overview Russia is threatening more massive strikes in kyiv, explicitly warning foreign citizens and - [Trump does not look desperate to end the war in Iran](https://buzzquad.com/trump-does-not-look-desperate-to-end-the-war-in-iran/): There’s an old line, sometimes attributed to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, that the best way to solve a difficult problem is to make it bigger. That might be the most generous interpretation of how the Trump administration is approaching its ongoing peace talks with Iran. Over the weekend, the news around the talks followed what - [King of New York: Jalen Brunson has led the Knicks back to the NBA Finals. And he's not done yet](https://buzzquad.com/king-of-new-york-jalen-brunson-has-led-the-knicks-back-to-the-nba-finals-and-hes-not-done-yet/): CLEVELAND — There would be no late-game heroics on Monday night. No pivoting, feinting and head-and-shoulder-shimmying his way into a fraction of a sliver of space — just enough to unfurl a feathery off-balance floater. No hunting his preferred quarry in the pick-and-roll without compunction or remorse, again and again, to carry his team out - [This startup is betting India's gig economy can train the world's robots](https://buzzquad.com/this-startup-is-betting-indias-gig-economy-can-train-the-worlds-robots/): In the past few years, India Online food delivery market It has grown significantly, with both Zomato and Swiggy going public and the number of cloud kitchens increasing. Meanwhile, home services startups, such as on-demand home staffing platforms such as Urban Company, Snapbit, and Pronto, have gained popularity. Silicon Valley-based startup Human Archive A robotics - [Further | Purchased With Blood and Lies](https://buzzquad.com/further-purchased-with-blood-and-lies/): Another Memorial Day: boasts, insults, “self-defense strikes,” and cheap clichés from the “Secretary of War” who blabbers about dead boys “delivered from the battlefield into the loving arms of their Lord and Savior.” Save us. And perhaps we might reconsider the war to end all wars, which did not – the “endless desolation” and the - [« Je sais pourquoi je ne joue pas toujours mon meilleur tennis ici mais je préfère le garder pour moi »](https://buzzquad.com/je-sais-pourquoi-je-ne-joue-pas-toujours-mon-meilleur-tennis-ici-mais-je-prefere-le-garder-pour-moi/): En vous abonnant, vous accédezà la source de référence sur l’actu sportive.En vous abonnant, vous accédez à la source de référence sur l’actu sportive. accepter les cookies et accéder à L’Équipe gratuitementaccepter les cookies et accéder à L’Équipe gratuitement L’Équipe, les sociétés de son groupe et leurs 278 partenaires utilisent des cookies ou traceurs pour - [Pope's AI warning: Unchecked power sparks fear](https://buzzquad.com/popes-ai-warning-unchecked-power-sparks-fear/): Pope Leo Story Highlights Pope Leo XIV calls for stricter governance of artificial intelligence, citing risks to human dignity and security [5]. Reports describe bans and selective labeling, not a total rejection of artificial intelligence [1]. Social media posts and headlines tout a “manifesto,” but the primary source text is not attached in the recording - [Canadians are folding on Vegas. Democrats see a royal flush.](https://buzzquad.com/canadians-are-folding-on-vegas-democrats-see-a-royal-flush/): President Donald Trump’s trade war has driven Canadians from Las Vegas. Democrats think it will help them protect their Nevada battleground seats in November. Last year, as Trump levied tariffs on Canada, visits from Canadians — who account for up to half of Las Vegas’ foreign tourism — dropped off by 17 percent. That played - [What ClickUp's mass layoff tells us about the future of work](https://buzzquad.com/what-clickups-mass-layoff-tells-us-about-the-future-of-work/): AI’s biggest champions have claimed for some time that the technology will usher in an era of unprecedented productivity gains, richly rewarding workers who harness it while displacing those who don’t. That shift is imminent, says Zeb Evans, CEO of collaboration software startup ClickUp. Last Thursday, Evans It was announced in X The company, which - [Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes shared a cryptic message over the weekend](https://buzzquad.com/chiefs-qb-patrick-mahomes-shared-a-cryptic-message-over-the-weekend/): The Kansas City Chiefs are days away from OTAs, and already, the buzz surrounding Patrick Mahomes’ health status is spreading across the league. The two-time league MVP provided more reasons for fans to believe he will be back on the field sooner rather than later. On Sunday, Mahomes posted multiple in-game photos to his Instagram - [Spotify tackles ticket chaos – will it work?](https://buzzquad.com/spotify-tackles-ticket-chaos-will-it-work/): Spotify promises to reserve two concert tickets per tour for the best fans before resellers see the “Buy” button. Story Overview Spotify launches ‘Reserved’, offering two tickets per tour for top verified fans with a short dedicated purchase window [4]. Eligibility relies on listening, sharing and signals of human behavior, with claims of bot filtering - [Absent congressmember Tom Kean Jr. starts working the phone](https://buzzquad.com/absent-congressmember-tom-kean-jr-starts-working-the-phone/): Rep. Tom Kean Jr., whose two-and-a-half month disappearance has stoked speculation about his health and political future, has begun more actively communicating over the phone. On Thursday, Kean began calling Republican county chairs in his 7th Congressional District, one of the most competitive in the country in this year’s midterms. The two-term Republican also gave - [Florida AG has subpoenaed NFL over diversity policies. Here’s how Roger Goodell, NFL navigated accelerator program anyway](https://buzzquad.com/florida-ag-has-subpoenaed-nfl-over-diversity-policies-heres-how-roger-goodell-nfl-navigated-accelerator-program-anyway/): ORLANDO, Fla. — In a hallway between lines of conference rooms, and beside a window overlooking an 8-acre lagoon, dozens of NFL coordinators and assistant general managers mingled with team owners Tuesday. An informal networking breakfast was wrapping. An informal networking lunch awaited later in the day. But hallway conversations were just as important. Because - [Xreal, Google's smartglasses partner, thinks it has finally mastered this notoriously tricky industry](https://buzzquad.com/xreal-googles-smartglasses-partner-thinks-it-has-finally-mastered-this-notoriously-tricky-industry/): Making smart glasses has long been a pipe dream for Silicon Valley. The premise is attractive enough: What if, to enjoy the benefits of mobile computing, people didn’t have to stare at their phones all day and could, instead, simply wear a lightweight computing device on their face? Science fiction fans (a powerful demographic in - [Further | One Racist Batshit Christo-Fascist Homeland Under God](https://buzzquad.com/further-one-racist-batshit-christo-fascist-homeland-under-god/): In retrospect, Sunday’s taxpayer-funded blasphemy festival to “rededicate” America as a Christian nation even though it is not and never has been seems more obscene than ever amid the increasing crimes and abuses of an unholy order. Its sectarian circus — ice being crushed, vendors urging “submit wives,” fanatics shouting “We welcome Jesus!” and speakers - [Scott McLaughlin returns to the Indy 500, a year after the ‘worst moment of my life’](https://buzzquad.com/scott-mclaughlin-returns-to-the-indy-500-a-year-after-the-worst-moment-of-my-life/): The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Indy 500.  INDIANAPOLIS — The man in the yellow firesuit crouched by his car, unable to look at anyone or anything. He covered his face with both hands, overcome by the agony of his own unthinkable mistake. Maybe if he didn’t look, it would turn out to - [ClickUp's million-dollar salary shock | News Area](https://buzzquad.com/clickups-million-dollar-salary-shock-news-area/): A productivity startup has cut about a fifth of its workforce while offering “million-dollar salary brackets” for top performers, reinforcing fears that artificial intelligence will accelerate a winner-take-all workplace. Story Overview ClickUp linked 22% layoff to efficiency, profitability and possible public listing plans [1][2][3]. Executives have touted artificial intelligence as a way to reshape work - [The climate apocalypse is canceled. The merely terrible is not.](https://buzzquad.com/the-climate-apocalypse-is-canceled-the-merely-terrible-is-not/): You’ve probably never heard of the term “RCP 8.5” — the highest-emission scenario used by climate scientists to project the planet’s future. But if you’ve read about climate change, you’ve seen the numbers and nightmarish outcomes it produced: 4°C of warming by 2100, sometimes 5°C, sea level rising multiple feet, parts of the planet too - ['It's who he is:' How Mikal Bridges' reappearing act has the Knicks surging toward the NBA Finals](https://buzzquad.com/its-who-he-is-how-mikal-bridges-reappearing-act-has-the-knicks-surging-toward-the-nba-finals/): CLEVELAND — Mikal Bridges nodded. He’d just watched longtime teammate and friend Josh Hart break out of a shooting slump in a major way, knocking down five 3-pointers to fuel the New York Knicks’ sprint to a 2-0 lead in the 2026 Eastern Conference finals. And in his postgame press conference, Bridges fielded a question - [These special phone and app features can help protect you from spyware](https://buzzquad.com/these-special-phone-and-app-features-can-help-protect-you-from-spyware/): Spyware attacks on journalists, human rights defenders and political dissidents are no longer rare or unusual. In early 2025, WhatsApp informed nearly 90 users – many of them journalists and members of civil society across Europe – that they had been targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions. Months later, Apple sent threat notifications to - [Burgers, Brats, and Busted Budgets: Summer Staples Up 13%, Travel Prices Surging Ahead of Memorial Day](https://buzzquad.com/burgers-brats-and-busted-budgets-summer-staples-up-13-travel-prices-surging-ahead-of-memorial-day/): new Data The report released today by Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation shows how President Trump’s reckless economic policies and the war in Iran are driving up summer cooking and travel season costs. Prices for backyard grilling supplies have jumped 13% on average since last year, more than four times the rate of inflation. - [The St. Louis Cardinals have an emerging star in Jordan Walker](https://buzzquad.com/the-st-louis-cardinals-have-an-emerging-star-in-jordan-walker/): On this day, 24 years ago, Jordan Walker was born. Happy Birthday! Young by baseball standards, it feels like we’ve been waiting on him FOREVER! Authors Note: Some of you will fret about the VEB curse, rightfully so. I did a breakdown on Riley O’Brien the day before he blew a save in West Sacramento - [Binance's billion-dollar mystery revealed | News Area](https://buzzquad.com/binances-billion-dollar-mystery-revealed-news-area/): A global crypto giant is accused of helping Iran’s terrorism-linked regime quietly move more than $1 billion, raising tough questions about how foreign money pipelines continue to threaten U.S. security and sanctions power. Story Overview Internal reviews reportedly found that more than $1 billion in Iran-related flows flowed through Binance accounts between 2024 and 2025, - [Albany reels in ICE](https://buzzquad.com/albany-reels-in-ice/): DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 51 CROWD CONTROL: State Democrats are aligned on reining in ICE — but there’s sharp disagreements over whether the measures will meaningfully impact the NYPD. Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers passed a package of measures this afternoon that seek to curtail federal immigration enforcement agents’ operations in New York. - [French Open 2026 men's preview: Jannik Sinner leads 12 names to watch at Roland-Garros](https://buzzquad.com/french-open-2026-mens-preview-jannik-sinner-leads-12-names-to-watch-at-roland-garros/): With the main draw of Roland-Garros set to begin Sunday, all eyes are on one man only. In a field missing Carlos Alcaraz due to a wrist injury, Jannik Sinner is the singular favorite to win his first Roland-Garros title and complete the career Grand Slam, a few months after Alcaraz did the same at - [Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers](https://buzzquad.com/apple-says-epic-lawsuit-shouldnt-reshape-app-store-rules-for-all-developers/): In Apple’s seemingly never-ending lawsuit with Fortnite maker Epic Games over App Store commissions, the iPhone maker is once again fighting a court ruling. Her latest tactic? Arguing that Epic Games’ dispute with Apple over its fee structure shouldn’t result in an injunction that applies to all developers publishing on the US App Store, including - [RootsAction Blasts Official DNC Autopsy; ‘Disgrace’ Would Be ‘Understatement’](https://buzzquad.com/rootsaction-blasts-official-dnc-autopsy-disgrace-would-be-understatement/): He has been the permanent observer of Palestine at the United Nations for more than two decades, and earlier this year intended to run for the presidency of the General Assembly, although bent After American pressure. The Guardian I mentioned On Tuesday, the US State Department sent a diplomatic cable to the US Embassy in - [Red Dead Redemption 2 is still killing it in 2026, and nobody realizes it](https://buzzquad.com/red-dead-redemption-2-is-still-killing-it-in-2026-and-nobody-realizes-it/): It’s tough, being a neglected child. All anyone wants to talk about right now is Grand Theft Auto 6. In a recent earnings call discussing its entire portfolio of games, Rockstar publisher Take-Two Interactive did, however, mention its other massive success: Red Dead Redemption 2. “Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 achieved its highest level - [The lasting impact of junk food on the brain: shocking results](https://buzzquad.com/the-lasting-impact-of-junk-food-on-the-brain-shocking-results/): Exposure to junk food during childhood can leave marks on the brain that don’t simply disappear when diet improves. Quick take A summary of a 2026 study indicates that early consumption high in fat and sugar can lead to lasting changes in how the brain regulates eating. [1] Researchers also reported that microbiome-focused interventions produced - [GOP calls off votes after contentious meeting on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund](https://buzzquad.com/gop-calls-off-votes-after-contentious-meeting-on-anti-weaponization-fund/): Senate GOP leaders have canceled plans to vote this week on a party-line immigration enforcement bill, a major setback as lawmakers contend with President Donald Trump’s personal political agenda. Several Republican senators said action on the legislation would wait until after a weeklong Memorial Day recess — guaranteeing that Congress would blow a Trump-set June - [Every 2026 World Cup squad announced so far — and when teams will reveal their rosters](https://buzzquad.com/every-2026-world-cup-squad-announced-so-far-and-when-teams-will-reveal-their-rosters/): Final World Cup rosters are beginning to take shape as national teams around the globe announce squads for the biggest tournament in soccer history. While some countries have already unveiled preliminary rosters, federations must submit final 26-man rosters to FIFA by the June 1 deadline. Several teams have also confirmed when they plan to announce - [Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes](https://buzzquad.com/spotify-and-universal-music-strike-deal-allowing-fan-made-ai-covers-and-remixes/): I notice, sun. Spotify announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Universal Music Group (UMG) to let fans use generative AI technology to create covers and remixes of their favorite songs. The tool will launch as a paid add-on available only to Spotify Premium subscribers and will provide a revenue share with participating artists - [“Failures of ‘America First Global Health’”: U.S. Global Health Cuts and DRC Conflict Fuel Ebola Crisis](https://buzzquad.com/failures-of-america-first-global-health-u-s-global-health-cuts-and-drc-conflict-fuel-ebola-crisis/): “It doesn’t meet my standards, it won’t meet your standards, but I’m doing it because people need to be able to trust the Democratic Party and trust our word,” Martin said. “After Democrats’ massive victories last November, I didn’t want to create a distraction, but by not releasing the report, I ended up creating an - [Alan Ritchson & Henry Cavill’s Wild Action Movie Rules on Streaming](https://buzzquad.com/alan-ritchson-henry-cavills-wild-action-movie-rules-on-streaming/): An action war movie starring Henry Cavill and Alan Ritchson has been doing incredibly well on the streaming platform, Peacock. Not long after finding a new OTT home, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare quickly climbed to the top of the charts, beating out other notable titles. The film earlier premiered in theaters two years ago, - [A district that went +20 for Trump now in play for Democrats](https://buzzquad.com/a-district-that-went-20-for-trump-now-in-play-for-democrats/): NEW YORK — A new internal poll shows a Democratic House candidate is in a dead heat with his Republican challenger in an upstate New York district President Donald Trump won by 20 points in 2024. The poll, commissioned by Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien’s campaign and conducted by the left-leaning group Impact Research, found Gendebien - [2026 NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams: Grizzlies, Thunder get highest marks](https://buzzquad.com/2026-nba-draft-grades-for-all-30-teams-grizzlies-thunder-get-highest-marks/): The 2026 NBA Draft is in the books. We graded each pick of the first round and second round. Now let’s get to the overall team grades: East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • - [Patronus AI lands $50M to build ‘digital worlds’ that stress-test AI agents](https://buzzquad.com/patronus-ai-lands-50m-to-build-digital-worlds-that-stress-test-ai-agents/): AI agents are becoming more sophisticated. They progress from answering questions to independently performing complex, multi-step tasks. But before these agents can be trusted to book trips or perform financial analysis on behalf of users, model providers and startups building such agents want to ensure they perform reliably across a wide range of scenarios. AI - [Supreme Court Sides with Monsanto in Roundup Case, Shielding Pesticide Companies from Failure-to-Warn Lawsuits](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-sides-with-monsanto-in-roundup-case-shielding-pesticide-companies-from-failure-to-warn-lawsuits/): The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to rule on the practice of “metering,” under which U.S. authorities limit the number of asylum seekers who can present themselves at a port of entry each day to seek protection. The policy was first implemented during the Obama administration and expanded during President Donald Trump’s first - [Curacao vs Ivory Coast live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest news and buildup](https://buzzquad.com/curacao-vs-ivory-coast-live-updates-world-cup-2026-game-latest-news-and-buildup/): There is a distinct NFL at Wembley vibe to today’s World Cup match in Philly, the city’s fourth, as most fans at the game are wearing their favourite team’s shirt just… because. On my subway carriage, I saw fans “representing” Arsenal, Manchester United, USA, Cameroon, England, Shamrock Rovers, Philadelphia Union, Argentina, France, Brazil, Poland, Philadelphia - [Will Kim Jong Un’s 13-year-old daughter be the next dictator of North Korea?](https://buzzquad.com/will-kim-jong-uns-13-year-old-daughter-be-the-next-dictator-of-north-korea/): In the last few years, there has been a notable shift in the state propaganda coming out of North Korea. A young girl — maybe 13 or so — has become a fixture at most major state events. Before an intercontinental ballistic missile launch, she can be seen side by side with her father, North - [Conference realignment may cease if congressional bill passes, but it's accelerated talks in the meantime: 'It has put a shot clock on it'](https://buzzquad.com/conference-realignment-may-cease-if-congressional-bill-passes-but-its-accelerated-talks-in-the-meantime-it-has-put-a-shot-clock-on-it/): WASHINGTON — In many ways, college athletics is emblematic of American society, and in American society, no individual can escape the mouth-watering desire of promotion. The salesperson dreams of being the CEO. Advertisement The store clerk works to become the manager. The shift supervisor hopes to one day own the company. In college athletics, universities - [Here’s why Slate changed the battery in its cheap EV truck](https://buzzquad.com/heres-why-slate-changed-the-battery-in-its-cheap-ev-truck/): Slate, the EV pickup truck manufacturer, has found another way to simplify its product: the battery. When the startup revealed its starting price on Wednesday — $24,950 before destination, taxes and other fees — it also said it had changed its battery strategy, eliminating the optional 240-mile package but raising the standard package from 150 - [Congress Should Not Let Trump Hold Housing Bill Hostage](https://buzzquad.com/congress-should-not-let-trump-hold-housing-bill-hostage/): Collins, who served as the deciding vote to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, called the then-federal judge “an exemplary public servant” who she hoped would “work to reduce divisions on the Supreme Court, so that we have far fewer 5-4 decisions.” Around that time, she said she confirmed Kavanaugh had seen the film Roe - [5 Movies With Better Fight Scenes Than John Wick](https://buzzquad.com/5-movies-with-better-fight-scenes-than-john-wick/): After years in malaise, action cinema was elevated by Keanu Reeves’ comeback in John Wick, a film packed full of brilliant fight scenes. Drawing on aspects of neo-noir, video game-inspired gun battles, and world-building, Chad Stahelski’s success helped get audiences invested in the genre. However, some movies manage to outshine even the best moments from - [Poll: Americans draw a new line in the betting bonanza sweeping over Wall Street — politics](https://buzzquad.com/poll-americans-draw-a-new-line-in-the-betting-bonanza-sweeping-over-wall-street-politics/): Americans have shown little hesitancy about betting on the World Cup, the weather in Dallas and the next James Bond through the prediction markets. Yet, for many, politics is a step too far. Results from The POLITICO Poll show that a large group of U.S. adults doesn’t believe wagering on political events like what President - [Breakout defensive players to watch in 2026: Travis Hunter flashes elite coverage skills for Jaguars despite offensive inconsistencies](https://buzzquad.com/breakout-defensive-players-to-watch-in-2026-travis-hunter-flashes-elite-coverage-skills-for-jaguars-despite-offensive-inconsistencies/): A couple of weeks ago I nominated a crop of offensive players that I think were in line to make a leap this NFL season. Or “breakout players,” if that’s your preferred nomenclature. That label can apply to a role player about to solidify himself as a starter, a starter on the precipice of a - [After betting the firm on Anthropic, Menlo Ventures raises victorious $3B fund](https://buzzquad.com/after-betting-the-firm-on-anthropic-menlo-ventures-raises-victorious-3b-fund/): Menlo Enterprises Announce $3 billion in funds on Tuesday, the largest increase in its 50-year history, was largely driven by its AI portfolio, particularly Anthropic. Its stake in the model maker is now worth about $14 billion. Sources told Bloomberg. To hear the people at Menlo talk about it, they were nervous when they bet - [Further | Life Projections: On Swamp Creatures and Pedo Besties](https://buzzquad.com/further-life-projections-on-swamp-creatures-and-pedo-besties/): Kudos to VJ Bombz, The ingenious street artists who once decorated Los Angeles with projections of ice dragging Jesus, and who have just hit the capital to plaster the words “pedophile vigilantes” on the “literal cover-up” of the Kennedy Center and the regime’s shadowy henchmen — bats, worms, and turtles — on the beleaguered reflecting - [Ex-Bayern and Colombia star Adolfo Valencia tips Luis Díaz for Ballon d'Or](https://buzzquad.com/ex-bayern-and-colombia-star-adolfo-valencia-tips-luis-diaz-for-ballon-dor/): Ex-Bayern Munich and Colombia marksman Adolfo ‘El Tren’ Valencia believes his compatriot Luis Díaz is in the form of his life and well in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. “Lucho can and should be among the top candidates for the Ballon d’Or. His stats prove that he is currently one of the best players - [Blatant Abuse: Federal Government Burns California Schools](https://buzzquad.com/blatant-abuse-federal-government-burns-california-schools/): California schools secretly hid children’s gender transitions from their own parents — and now the courts have finally said enough. Story Highlights The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in March 2026 that California’s ban on parental notification likely violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Following this decision, the 9th Circuit reversed and blocked the California law, - [Capitol agenda: House GOP races to make Recon 3.0 real](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-house-gop-races-to-make-recon-3-0-real/): House Republicans have eight days to prove Reconciliation 3.0 might actually happen. The House returns Tuesday with only eight legislative days before they break again for the July 4 holiday. If members want a realistic chance at fulfilling their self-imposed timeline for advancing the legislation before the end of July — when they pause work - [NBA Draft 2026: Don't make the Brunson second-gen mistake again. Draft Cameron Boozer No. 1](https://buzzquad.com/nba-draft-2026-dont-make-the-brunson-second-gen-mistake-again-draft-cameron-boozer-no-1/): As the championship glow continues to surround Jalen Brunson, it’s worth reminding ourselves about a certain prospect’s résumé. Son of a longtime NBA player. Grew up immersed in the NBA lifestyle. Won big at every level, including high school and at one of America’s top college programs. Earned the Wooden award, Naismith award, AP Player - [AI chipmaker Groq confirms $650M raise, re-staffs after Nvidia's $20B not-acqui-hire deal](https://buzzquad.com/ai-chipmaker-groq-confirms-650m-raise-re-staffs-after-nvidias-20b-not-acqui-hire-deal/): What does an AI company do after a non-acquisition deal, where a competitor pays investors huge intellectual property “licensing” fees while poaching its critical talent? 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I have thailled Donated millions To an industry group looking to defeat the - [Southeast Notes: Davis, Heat, Magic, McNeeley](https://buzzquad.com/southeast-notes-davis-heat-magic-mcneeley/): Anthony Davis‘ future with the Wizards has been a subject of speculation since Washington acquired him in a three-team trade in February, with the star big man admitting after that deal that he had questions about the team’s path to contention. Addressing Davis’ future this week in a conversation with JP Finlay of NBC Sports - [Does setting boundaries feel selfish? Maybe boundaries are the problem.](https://buzzquad.com/does-setting-boundaries-feel-selfish-maybe-boundaries-are-the-problem/): Editor’s note, June 21, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published in November 2025. This unconventional advice column offers you a unique framework for thinking through moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism: the - [TechCrunch Mobility: A new robotaxi scorecard shows China's dominance](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-a-new-robotaxi-scorecard-shows-chinas-dominance/): Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights about the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Today is Juneteenth, a US federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. About 10 years ago, there - [US-Iran MOU Signals Normalization But Higher Fossil Fuel Prices Will Cost Over $700 Billions in 2026](https://buzzquad.com/us-iran-mou-signals-normalization-but-higher-fossil-fuel-prices-will-cost-over-700-billions-in-2026/): His family says they now have no idea where he is. Marjan is a son Humberto Corral Caballeroa police officer who participated in the 1993 operation in which notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar was located and killed. His father was murdered just four months later, in a case that remains unsolved. The younger Corral immigrated - [Access Denied](https://buzzquad.com/access-denied/): Access Denied You don’t have permission to access “http://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2026-im-not-going-to-go-there-emiliano-grillo-shut-down-this-reporters-question-for-good-reason” on this server. Reference #18.5578ce17.1782071775.606138a https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.5578ce17.1782071775.606138a Source link - [Tom Cotton, the Senate’s foremost Iran hawk, is in a Trump-induced jam](https://buzzquad.com/tom-cotton-the-senates-foremost-iran-hawk-is-in-a-trump-induced-jam/): Tom Cotton made his name in Washington as an outspoken critic of a Democratic president’s deal to check Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Now, with a president of his own party angling toward a similarly structured agreement, the Arkansas Republican is so far using a softer voice. Cotton, the No. 3 Senate Republican and Intelligence Committee chair, - [2026 World Cup results, standings and schedule: Live scores, group stage updates and how to watch](https://buzzquad.com/2026-world-cup-results-standings-and-schedule-live-scores-group-stage-updates-and-how-to-watch/): The 2026 World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico. During December’s World Cup draw, the 42 qualified teams were placed into their respective group, with six additional spots filled by playoff winners. The United States, as a co-host, was automatically slotted into Group D. It opened its tournament June 12 with - [In the Weights is your new AI-centric vanity search](https://buzzquad.com/in-the-weights-is-your-new-ai-centric-vanity-search/): Anyone who has searched on Google recently knows that it’s not as good as it used to be. Sure, there’s everything going on with Google Search itself, but there’s also the inescapable feeling that web search is no longer the primary source of information it once was, with more people learning about you and me - [Further | You Are America, Ready To Seize What Ought To Be](https://buzzquad.com/further-you-are-america-ready-to-seize-what-ought-to-be/): This week, the apparent “dignity gap” amid more wrongdoing — war, flu, pools, fans — signals a subtle, emerging shift in momentum toward us the people. While Washington, D.C., was bogged down in the mire, New York came together “as a team” — Mamdani: “We find a way” — with a jubilant party for its - [HBO Finds Perfect ‘The Last of Us’ Replacement in Ambitious New Fantasy Series](https://buzzquad.com/hbo-finds-perfect-the-last-of-us-replacement-in-ambitious-new-fantasy-series/): Bella Ramsey in The Last of UsImage via HBO HBO has released plenty of popular shows in the last few years, but few have risen to the same levels of popularity as The Last of Us, which is based on the pair of award-winning video games developed by Naughty Dog. The first season of The - [Shock sticker for iPhone Pro looms](https://buzzquad.com/shock-sticker-for-iphone-pro-looms/): As Tim Cook warns that Apple’s price hikes are now “inevitable,” Americans are poised to pay even more so that tech giants and the artificial intelligence gold rush can continue to rake in record profits. Story Overview Apple CEO says product price increases are “inevitable” as memory and storage costs have skyrocketed. The surge in - [Why do I feel so behind in life?](https://buzzquad.com/why-do-i-feel-so-behind-in-life/): Allora Dannon didn’t notice when her younger siblings started dating before she did, and she was mostly focused on her academics when her college classmates were rotating through hookups. But, sometime in her mid-20s, she looked up and realized her little sisters were getting married and having kids and she hadn’t even been on a - [Indoor Football League: Vegas Knight Hawks and San Diego Strike Force ready to deliver some late-night magic](https://buzzquad.com/indoor-football-league-vegas-knight-hawks-and-san-diego-strike-force-ready-to-deliver-some-late-night-magic/): For most of this season, the outside conversation about the Indoor Football League’s Western Conference has centered around the defending champion Vegas Knight Hawks and the 2024 champion Arizona Rattlers. A lot of that attention stems from the postgame altercation between Vegas coach Mike Davis and Arizona coach Kevin Guy following the Knight Hawks’ 56-42 - [Every fusion startup that has raised over $100M](https://buzzquad.com/every-fusion-startup-that-has-raised-over-100m-2/): Over the last several years, fusion power has gone from the butt of jokes — always a decade away! — to an increasingly tangible and tantalizing technology that has drawn investors off the sidelines. The technology may be challenging to master and expensive to build today, but fusion promises to harness the nuclear reaction that - [Bonn climate talks signal momentum but leave climate vulnerable nations on the lurch](https://buzzquad.com/bonn-climate-talks-signal-momentum-but-leave-climate-vulnerable-nations-on-the-lurch/): Ahead of the official “Freedom 250” events planned for July 4, a coalition of progressive groups — including One Fair Wage, the Workers Center for Racial Justice, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice — are mobilizing to direct the country’s attention away from Trump, Christian nationalism, and even the - [Five trade targets Detroit Pistons could pursue this offseason](https://buzzquad.com/five-trade-targets-detroit-pistons-could-pursue-this-offseason/): Pistons look to NBA Draft as an opportunity Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon talks about the upcoming NBA Draft on June 18, 2026 in Detroit. Detroit — Since taking over as president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon has been extremely strategic in building the Pistons’ roster. His work over the last two years - [Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayoral primary](https://buzzquad.com/janeese-lewis-george-wins-dc-mayoral-primary/): Janeese Lewis George is on track to become the next mayor of Washington, D.C., after winning the Democratic primary on Thursday. Lewis George faces no major challenger in November’s general election, putting her on a glide path to take the reins from Mayor Muriel Bowser next year and giving Washington a change in executive leadership - [With Protect College Sports Act under scrutiny, NIL deals with 'associated entities' creating confusion](https://buzzquad.com/with-protect-college-sports-act-under-scrutiny-nil-deals-with-associated-entities-creating-confusion/): DENVER — On page 25 of the revised 47-page Protect College Sports Act — the newest college sports legislation — one can find an interesting section. In all caps and bolded, Section 114’s title reads as follows: Advertisement PROHIBITED COMPENSATION AND AGREEMENTS. Over the next 39 lines, language details an overshadowed portion of the legislation - [OpenAI is bringing on some big guns in the lead-up to its IPO ](https://buzzquad.com/openai-is-bringing-on-some-big-guns-in-the-lead-up-to-its-ipo/): OpenAI is bringing some big names to the team in the run-up to its public debut: Google DeepMind AI legend Noam Shazeer and former Trump White House AI policy official Dean Ball. Shazeer, co-leader of Gemini and founder of AI role-playing startup Character AI, He announced his departure on Wednesday. He’s worked at Google since - [A New Social Safety Net for Entrepreneurs](https://buzzquad.com/a-new-social-safety-net-for-entrepreneurs/): If you’re a digital nomad or location-independent business owner, you’re either overpaying for fragmented insurance coverage (travel, medical, etc.) or you’re severely underinsured. You have a health plan, travel insurance, and perhaps some medical evacuation coverage. But when you’re self-employed, you lack the kind of safety net you get while working for a company. And - [130+ Groups Ask Congress to Reject AI Preemption Bill](https://buzzquad.com/130-groups-ask-congress-to-reject-ai-preemption-bill/): According to one analysisthe GOP law’s estimated reductions in federal spending on rural Medicaid over the next decade would amount to nearly three times RHTP funding. Who is he? It is expected to lose approximately $3 billion in federal Medicaid funds over the next 10 years because of the Republican law — a massive hit - [A new episode of 'Dutton Ranch' is out Friday — Where to watch and catch up on the 'Yellowstone' spinoff series](https://buzzquad.com/a-new-episode-of-dutton-ranch-is-out-friday-where-to-watch-and-catch-up-on-the-yellowstone-spinoff-series/): Yellowstone fans, are you ready for a new episode of Dutton Ranch? In the new Yellowstone spinoff, Beth and Rip relocate to South Texas to fight for their own legacy. But while they are running from the ghosts of their Yellowstone ranch, they run into new problems in the form of a rival ranch owner. - [‘Un-American’: Democrats attack Trump’s uneven disaster response](https://buzzquad.com/un-american-democrats-attack-trumps-uneven-disaster-response/): Democratic senators Wednesday attacked President Donald Trump’s approach to disseminating disaster aid as “unconscionable,” “shameful” and “un-American.” At a confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee to run the Federal Emergency Management Agency, three Democrats cited an article by POLITICO showing that the president had approved 89 percent of disaster requests from Republican-led states compared to 23 - [NBA Mock Draft 9.0: The latest projections with less than 1 week to go](https://buzzquad.com/nba-mock-draft-9-0-the-latest-projections-with-less-than-1-week-to-go/): It’s one week until the 2026 NBA Draft! Here’s my full two-round mock draft with analysis for every choice based on all the latest intel: “Ask Kevin O’Connor” Check out our new interactive feature on the NBA Draft Guide, which delivers AI-powered answers to your NBA Draft questions written in Kevin O’Connor’s style and drawing - [FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement](https://buzzquad.com/ftc-lawsuit-reveals-how-subscription-scam-networks-evade-app-store-enforcement/): A New lawsuit filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a demonstration of how difficult it is to monitor app stores for fraudulent apps. The lawsuit alleges that a company known as Genesis Tech defrauded consumers and funneled revenues offshore through the use of shell companies designed to obscure its identity and hide - [Further | White Trash Losers 'R Us](https://buzzquad.com/further-white-trash-losers-r-us/): Oof, so many fails. An abject purge from the Kennedy Center, a tatty Iran deal, a brackish Reflecting Pool. And at the People’s House, pay-per-view bloodsport rife with jingoism, fireworks, flyovers, honor guards for Nazi thugs, grift vast and brazen, the crass smear of an iconic woman in the name of “a permission structure made - [Toy Story 5 is the year's most traumatic film](https://buzzquad.com/toy-story-5-is-the-years-most-traumatic-film/): Still, maybe it was decided that without some extraneous silliness, Bonnie’s anguish would be too much for viewers to take – too much for grown-up viewers, that is. What we’re left with is a fascinating failure. Toy Story 5 is one of Pixar’s messier films, and it can’t bring itself to condemn social media and - [The Supreme Court is fighting over deadly gas and firing squads, in Lovelace v. Lee](https://buzzquad.com/the-supreme-court-is-fighting-over-deadly-gas-and-firing-squads-in-lovelace-v-lee/): Last week, the Supreme Court handed an unusual — if temporary — victory to an Alabama man on death row. As Steve Vladeck, a Georgetown law professor, writes, this is the first time in over five years that this Court refused to “un-block an execution that a lower court had put on hold,” at least - [The Knicks' championship blueprint? A roster-building miracle that has New York ready to run it back](https://buzzquad.com/the-knicks-championship-blueprint-a-roster-building-miracle-that-has-new-york-ready-to-run-it-back/): NEW YORK — That the New York Knicks, who just won the 2026 NBA championship, are not favored to win the 2027 NBA championship, is no great surprise. For one thing, the NBA hasn’t seen a repeat champion since the 2017 and 2018 Golden State Warriors. A decade into Adam Silver’s “parity of opportunity” era, - [SpaceX valuation balloons to $2.6T, briefly passes Amazon](https://buzzquad.com/spacex-valuation-balloons-to-2-6t-briefly-passes-amazon/): SpaceX briefly overtook Amazon to become the world’s fifth-most valuable company, and nearly overtook Microsoft, before the company’s shares pared those gains before the market closed on Tuesday. The newly public company’s stock was already up 20% on Monday — its first full day of trading. Tuesday’s news of SpaceX’s acquisition of artificial intelligence programming - [World Cup gridlock alert: NYC officials urge commuters to plan ahead as France-Senegal match brings traffic restrictions](https://buzzquad.com/world-cup-gridlock-alert-nyc-officials-urge-commuters-to-plan-ahead-as-france-senegal-match-brings-traffic-restrictions/): MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — Commuters traveling through Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday are being urged to plan ahead as World Cup transportation operations ramp up for the France-Senegal match at MetLife Stadium. Officials warn the combination of weekday rush-hour traffic, street closures, vehicle restrictions and thousands of soccer fans heading to New Jersey could create - [Summer ICE](https://buzzquad.com/summer-ice/): WINTRY MIX: The Knicks ticker-tape parade. World Cup festivities. Pride Month. America 250. The Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding. It’s all happening this summer in New York City — and those events and more may coincide with a surge in federal immigration enforcement at the direction of President Donald Trump’s administration. The convergence of events as - [Meta's new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms](https://buzzquad.com/metas-new-ai-mode-on-facebook-pulls-from-public-info-across-its-platforms/): While Meta is trying to catch up with the AI ​​race and enhance interaction with its AI bot, the company Announce On Monday, Facebook announced the introduction of new artificial intelligence features on Facebook that aim to change how users find information, create content, and interact with the platform. The major update is “AI Mode,” - ['Donald Trump's Policies Are Hurting Social Security': Statement on the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report](https://buzzquad.com/donald-trumps-policies-are-hurting-social-security-statement-on-the-2026-social-security-trustees-report/): Below is a statement from Nancy Altmanpresident Social security workin the 2026 Social Security Trustees Report: “This is the first Social Security trustees’ report that begins to take into account the policies of Donald Trump’s second term: a tax bill that largely benefited the wealthy, economy-devastating tariffs, a needless war with Iran, and hostility toward - ['Love Island USA' Headed To Theaters For Casa Amor Screening](https://buzzquad.com/love-island-usa-headed-to-theaters-for-casa-amor-screening/): Love Island USA is headed to theaters this summer with a screening of the Casa Amor fallout. Peacock is taking the villa to select theaters nationwide so fans can experience the jaw-dropping moments from Casa Amor and witness the bombshell twists, tests, and unforgettable recouplings on the big screen. On June 22 at 9 p.m. - [Body donations, military exercises – families kept blind](https://buzzquad.com/body-donations-military-exercises-families-kept-blind/): An investigation found that donated American bodies were used to train Israeli military surgeons in California – and the families who donated them say they were never told anything. Story Highlights The University of Southern California (USC) provided at least 89 cadavers under contracts with the US Navy apparently referring to Israeli military training. Israeli - [Cornyn tells Mike Lee to lay off John Thune](https://buzzquad.com/cornyn-tells-mike-lee-to-lay-off-john-thune/): Sen. John Cornyn isn’t a card-carrying member of the Senate GOP’s growing YOLO caucus. But with less than seven months left in office after losing his primary, the Texas Republican appears to be feeling newly free to speak his mind. The latest clap-back came Thursday night and in the early hours of Friday morning, when - [How Nico Harrison helped Jalen Brunson and the Knicks win the championship](https://buzzquad.com/how-nico-harrison-helped-jalen-brunson-and-the-knicks-win-the-championship/): The New York Knicks were able to get their franchise player in Jalen Brunson. Then came the hard part: keeping him healthy. That task is where the story of the 2025-26 NBA champion Knicks really begins. Advertisement We can point to 2022 — the summer in which the Knicks swiped Brunson away from the Dallas - [As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?](https://buzzquad.com/as-ai-companies-race-to-go-public-who-else-is-along-for-the-ride/): SpaceX went public this week in the largest initial public offering ever, making CEO Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Despite its name, SpaceX has been emphasizing the potential of its expensive AI business, and rivals OpenAI and Anthropic may soon follow with their public market debuts. So in the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity - [Trump’s MAGA 250: Administration Awards More than $100 Million in Federal Contracts to Politicized Network](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-maga-250-administration-awards-more-than-100-million-in-federal-contracts-to-politicized-network/): The Trump administration has awarded nearly $103 million in federal contracts and grants for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations to a network of politicized entities controlled by Trump administration officials and their political allies, according to a new report. a report Released today by Public Citizen and the Revolving Door Project. Of the $126 million - [Rich Paul Says 10-12 Teams Have Inquired About LeBron James](https://buzzquad.com/rich-paul-says-10-12-teams-have-inquired-about-lebron-james/): Appearing Friday on The Pat McAfee Show (Twitter video link), LeBron James‘ agent revealed that there’s already significant interest in his client if he decides to leave the Lakers. Rich Paul of Klutch Sports said at least 10 teams have expressed an interest in signing James if he can’t work out a new contract with - [Investigators recommend rape charge – school called police after media asked](https://buzzquad.com/investigators-recommend-rape-charge-school-called-police-after-media-asked/): A teenager says she was sexually assaulted in the middle of a wrestling match, and it took the adults who should have protected her nearly two months to pick up the phone. Story Overview 16-year-old wrestler Kallie Keeler claims her male opponent put his fingers in her private area during a girls’ match. His family - [Hasan Piker on Israel and his Democratic critics](https://buzzquad.com/hasan-piker-on-israel-and-his-democratic-critics/): Here’s what’s undeniable: The Democratic electorate has dramatically shifted when it comes to the United States’ relationship with Israel. Earlier this year, a national poll from Gallup found that 41 percent of Americans sympathize with Palestinians and 36 percent with Israelis — the first time since Gallup began tracking the metric in 2001 that Israelis - [Breakout offensive players to watch for 2026 NFL season include WR Ryan Flournoy, who could give Cowboys insurance for George Pickens](https://buzzquad.com/breakout-offensive-players-to-watch-for-2026-nfl-season-include-wr-ryan-flournoy-who-could-give-cowboys-insurance-for-george-pickens/): Breakouts! Leaps! It’s that time of year to predict the big seasons ahead for young players throughout the NFL. I looked at all types of players from the 2024 and 2025 draft classes poised for a big, or bigger, season. Whether that’s a starter about to jump to a postseason award, a former first-rounder anointing - [OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general](https://buzzquad.com/openai-faces-investigation-from-state-attorneys-general/): A coalition of state attorneys general has reportedly opened an investigation into OpenAI. It was the company He was served with a subpoena from the New York Attorney General on Fridayaccording to the Wall Street Journal. This subpoena sought documents relating to a wide range of topics including the company’s advertising, user engagement and retention, - [9 Fun Things To See & Do In Shanghai For First-Timers](https://buzzquad.com/9-fun-things-to-see-do-in-shanghai-for-first-timers/): 13 If you’re planning your first trip to China, Shanghai is a great place to start. We went there recently and really enjoyed it. Although it is the largest city in China, and a global business and technology hub, it is also very tourist friendly and easy to get around. Shanghai is full of great - [Warner and Himes Gush Over Trump’s Epstein Hatchet Man Jay Clayton](https://buzzquad.com/warner-and-himes-gush-over-trumps-epstein-hatchet-man-jay-clayton/): “The rule will impact the entire government grantmaking process across the United States,” the groups warned. “The Office of Management and Budget itself says the proposed revisions would relate to more than $179 billion in funds for small entities.” POLITICO, which exclusively obtained the letter, male “The proposed rule has already happened Over 15,000 public - [Why Qatar qualified for World Cup, but not Italy](https://buzzquad.com/why-qatar-qualified-for-world-cup-but-not-italy/): Why Qatar qualified for World Cup, but not Italy originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In the latest FIFA rankings, Italy is ranked as the No. 12 team in the world. Qatar is No. 56. Advertisement But at this newly expanded 48-team World Cup - [Outrage spread quickly after this photo surfaced – verification never happened.](https://buzzquad.com/outrage-spread-quickly-after-this-photo-surfaced-verification-never-happened/): A viral photo linked to Austin Metcalf is being shared as evidence of serious desecration, but available records do not verify this claim. Story Overview The image spread quickly because it depicted heartbreak, anger and punishment all in one fell swoop. One article describes a person “urinating on Austin Metcalf’s grave”, but this is still - [Bosnia beat Italy. Utica never recovered.](https://buzzquad.com/bosnia-beat-italy-utica-never-recovered/): When Bosnian refugees started arriving in Utica, New York, in the mid-1990s, it was a down-on-its-heels Rust Belt city that had seen its population crater by roughly a third from a mid-century peak of just over 100,000 residents. “I thought I came to another war zone when I came here,” said Hanka Grabovica, who arrived - [Men's College World Series preview: 8 players to watch as games begin in Omaha](https://buzzquad.com/mens-college-world-series-preview-8-players-to-watch-as-games-begin-in-omaha/): Welcome to one of the most unlikely editions of the Men’s College World Series, an event with nearly eight decades of rich history. A season that began in February with 308 Division I baseball teams across the country has narrowed to eight squads that will be chasing a national championship beginning Friday at Charles Schwab - [SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know](https://buzzquad.com/spacex-ipo-live-updates-on-everything-you-need-to-know/): SpaceX has captured the attention of the media, investors, and the public for years now — attention driven by the company’s launches of reusable rockets, the rise of its Starlink satellite network, and, of course, its founder and CEO Elon Musk. But in its 24-year history, nothing has matched this initial public offering. Everyone seems - [Further | City Electric: My Mayor Muslim, My Bagel Jewish](https://buzzquad.com/further-city-electric-my-mayor-muslim-my-bagel-jewish/): After the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history – 29 points! – “The greatest shot in Knicks history” – Anunoby’s last-second tip – Some divine intervention – Pope Leo’s jersey – And smudging to erase Trump’s stench The New York Knicks are closing in on their first title in more than 50 years. “Pandemonium in - [How to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on YouTube](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-watch-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-on-youtube/): Step 3: Catch the highlights in every format If you miss a match, we’ve got you covered as official broadcasters have access to the most robust library of match footage across formats. You can dive into Shorts to see all the wondergoals, watch recaps for deeper context, or browse daily goal compilations to see every - [LIVE: See Donald Trump’s name come off the Kennedy Center as it happens](https://buzzquad.com/live-see-donald-trumps-name-come-off-the-kennedy-center-as-it-happens/): Breaking LIVE: See the Exact Moment Trump’s Name Is Taken Down at the Kennedy Center         - [Teacher stabbed in neck, then school staff arrest suspect](https://buzzquad.com/teacher-stabbed-in-neck-then-school-staff-arrest-suspect/): A 14-year-old girl stabbed a teacher in the neck and injured two classmates at a Manchester school – and staff arrested her before police even arrived. Story Overview A 27-year-old teacher was stabbed in the neck at Co-op Academy Blackley in Manchester, along with two 14-year-old pupils. A 14-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of - [Judge finds Lander not guilty in 26 Federal Plaza obstruction case](https://buzzquad.com/judge-finds-lander-not-guilty-in-26-federal-plaza-obstruction-case/): NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Thursday that former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is not guilty of misdemeanor obstruction for blocking an elevator while protesting outside an immigrant holding area. Lander was hit with the obstruction charge last September while demonstrating in support of detained immigrants at 26 Federal Plaza in lower - [NBA Mock Draft 8.0: The latest projections for all 60 picks, including a new landing spot for Cameron Boozer](https://buzzquad.com/nba-mock-draft-8-0-the-latest-projections-for-all-60-picks-including-a-new-landing-spot-for-cameron-boozer/): We are witnessing a perfect 10 out of 10 NBA Finals, and 28 other teams in the league can only watch and imagine what they’re missing to be on this stage. That process is happening now with negotiations for Giannis Antetokounmpo, player workouts across the country, and debates within front-office boardrooms. The first round of - [SpaceX SPV investors won't know their true holdings until post-IPO lock-ups lift](https://buzzquad.com/spacex-spv-investors-wont-know-their-true-holdings-until-post-ipo-lock-ups-lift/): SpaceX will go public for the first time on Friday, and some investors who backed the company through special purpose vehicles (SPVs) still don’t know how many shares they’ll be entitled to or whether they’ll get any shares at all. Investing through SPACs, where multiple parties pool their money to invest in a single company, - [Corporate Tax Dodgers’ Lobbying and Political Spending Records Reveal ‘Self-Reinforcing Loop’](https://buzzquad.com/corporate-tax-dodgers-lobbying-and-political-spending-records-reveal-self-reinforcing-loop/): Trump’s announcement came shortly after Republicans failed in the Senate Requests To unanimously approve an extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) — which allows the U.S. government to spy on the electronic communications of noncitizens residing outside the country without a warrant — and a failed vote in the GOP-controlled - [Thunderstorm Warnings issued for Western Pennsylvania](https://buzzquad.com/thunderstorm-warnings-issued-for-western-pennsylvania/): WE HAVE A NEW SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR A NUMBER OF COUNTIES AND GOING TO IMPACT A NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR ALLEGHENY, ARMSTRONG, BEAVER, BUTLER, AS WELL AS CLARION LAWRENCE, WASHINGTON AND WESTMORELAND. THAT’S A LOT OF THE AREA. AS WE TAKE A LOOK ACROSS THE BOARD HERE, YOU CAN SEE THE - [China calls 'deep strike threat' – Taiwan calls 'defense'](https://buzzquad.com/china-calls-deep-strike-threat-taiwan-calls-defense/): As Taiwan fires US-made HIMARS rockets into waters facing China, the conflict between deterrence and escalation returns to center stage. Story Overview Taiwan fired US-supplied HIMARS rockets in a live exercise facing the Chinese coast. Island leaders present the exercise as defensive training aimed at stopping a Chinese invasion.[3] Beijing media characterizes this same system - [The next victim of the Supreme Court’s gerrymandering decision will be workers](https://buzzquad.com/the-next-victim-of-the-supreme-courts-gerrymandering-decision-will-be-workers/): President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice released an opinion on Tuesday that, in the likely event it is embraced by a Republican-controlled federal judiciary, would make it significantly harder for plaintiffs who face employment discrimination to prevail in court. The opinion was released by the Office of Legal Counsel, an institution that interprets federal law - [NBA Finals: How the Spurs short-circuited New York's offense — and what the Knicks can do about it in Game 4](https://buzzquad.com/nba-finals-how-the-spurs-short-circuited-new-yorks-offense-and-what-the-knicks-can-do-about-it-in-game-4/): NEW YORK — Through the first two games of the 2026 NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama had taken more shots outside the paint (22) than inside the paint (20). His first three shots of Game 3: an alley-oop dunk, a dunk after rolling to the rim following a low ball screen and a layup after catching - [North Koreans behind nearly half of US tech industry hacks, says CrowdStrike](https://buzzquad.com/north-koreans-behind-nearly-half-of-us-tech-industry-hacks-says-crowdstrike/): A new report from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike reveals that North Korean hackers posing as remote IT workers and online recruiters accounted for about half of all documented “hands-on-keyboard” intrusions into U.S. technology companies over the past year. the The company’s latest annual report The cybersecurity landscape highlights the growing threat from North Korean operatives, who - [Lawsuit Seeks to Stop SpaceX Land Deal From Destroying Texas Wildlife Refuge](https://buzzquad.com/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-spacex-land-deal-from-destroying-texas-wildlife-refuge/): “The United States continues to threaten Cuba while imposing unilateral coercive economic measures aimed at destabilizing the country and facilitating regime change,” the coalition noted. “In recent months, restrictions on fuel shipments have exacerbated the hardships faced by the Cuban people, with serious consequences for daily life.” “For more than three decades, the UN General - [Kansas City weather: Severe thunderstorms likely Wednesday](https://buzzquad.com/kansas-city-weather-severe-thunderstorms-likely-wednesday/): TONIGHT, NICK. RAIN DELAYS. THERE’S A POSSIBILITY THAT JAMIE. BUT IF YOU HAVE TICKETS TO THE BALL GAME, IF YOU HAVE PLANS, KEEP YOUR PLANS. FOR NOW. DON’T CANCEL THEM TO MONITOR THE FORECAST THROUGHOUT THE DAY, AND WE’LL LET YOU KNOW IF WE THINK THAT MAYBE IT’S NOT THE BEST IDEA. AT THE VERY - [Ukrainian drone explodes in port of NATO country – no casualties](https://buzzquad.com/ukrainian-drone-explodes-in-port-of-nato-country-no-casualties/): A stray Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanța, forcing evacuations and reigniting fears that Europe’s war could extend deeper into North Atlantic Treaty Organization territory. Story Overview Romanian officials said a maritime drone exploded in Constanța after the area was secured; no casualties reported [11]. Sources linked to Ukraine attributed this - [Some Maine Democrats are wavering on Graham Platner](https://buzzquad.com/some-maine-democrats-are-wavering-on-graham-platner/): PORTLAND, Maine — Darcy Halvorsen, 59, had already cast her ballot early for Graham Platner in Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary when she read news of sexual text messages the oysterman had sent while married to a woman who wasn’t his wife. Halvorsen, who described herself as a Platner skeptic-turned-fan, is back to being a - [The 2026 World Cup will define careers. These are the 26 players to watch](https://buzzquad.com/the-2026-world-cup-will-define-careers-these-are-the-26-players-to-watch/): Who will be the star of the 2026 World Cup? Sometimes, that star turn comes from a player who has already established himself as one of the best in the world. Sometimes, it comes from someone you’ve never heard of before. Advertisement While it’s impossible to predict which player will explode from relative anonymity to - [Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models? ](https://buzzquad.com/can-tech-companies-learn-to-love-cheaper-ai-models/): The AI ​​boom has been built on a basic assumption: bigger models are more powerful, and stronger models win. Now, the industry is about to find out what happens if that assumption starts to crumble. Rising costs have already put pressure on users to give smaller, cheaper models a second look. This cost-conscious shopping model - [Further | A Special Kind Of Loathsomeness](https://buzzquad.com/further-a-special-kind-of-loathsomeness/): Bad Men Behave Badly Chapter. 746: ‘Because it’s not bad enough to put up with the racist nonsense spewed from our local asses, the rest of the world bore grim witness when Christophacist Pete Hegseth chose the anniversary of D-Day to flip the script on World War II, trashing the European Allies for not being - [Second Facebook privacy settlement payment is coming. Who qualifies?](https://buzzquad.com/second-facebook-privacy-settlement-payment-is-coming-who-qualifies/): Another payment is on the way to Facebook users eligible for a cash settlement in a $725 million class-action lawsuit related to privacy issues. The legal action claimed that users’ private content was shared with thousands of third parties between May 24, 2007, and Dec. 22, 2022, including data brokers, such as Cambridge Analytica, which - [Measles in sewage sets off alarm](https://buzzquad.com/measles-in-sewage-sets-off-alarm/): Health officials are sounding the alarm about measles fragments in California wastewater, but the data collected so far indicates an early warning signal, not evidence of a local outbreak. Story Overview Merced County has detected the measles virus in wastewater, but reports no confirmed human cases. Authorities and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - [Capitol agenda: Five days to save FISA](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-five-days-to-save-fisa/): Republicans are about to put one Donald Trump-induced headache behind them — but another is right behind it. The House is expected to send a long-stalled GOP immigration enforcement funding bill to Trump’s desk Tuesday after the president threw multiple curveballs into the process. Now the Senate will spend the coming days wrangling over a - [Best Knicks team ever? 'They got a lot of work to do'](https://buzzquad.com/best-knicks-team-ever-they-got-a-lot-of-work-to-do/): NEW YORK — Analytics have taken kind of a beating in these 2026 NBA playoffs, thanks to Kenny Atkinson’s well-intentioned commentaries on shot quality eventually becoming the stuff of memes and Josh Hart getting Comedy Cellar laughs for recycling Villanova coach Jay Wright’s line about analytics, lampposts and drunks. At base, though, “analytics” is just - [Microsoft's open source tools were hacked to steal passwords of AI developers](https://buzzquad.com/microsofts-open-source-tools-were-hacked-to-steal-passwords-of-ai-developers/): Microsoft has cut off access to dozens of its open source projects hosted on GitHub, as it investigates how hackers apparently compromised the projects and injected password-stealing malware into their code. Many of the affected projects relate to Microsoft’s Azure cloud service and other tools that developers use to program with AI development applications, such - [More than 325 Organizations Affirm Support for Medicare for All](https://buzzquad.com/more-than-325-organizations-affirm-support-for-medicare-for-all/): Today, more than 325 organizations, including trade unions, advocates for older people and people with disabilities, women’s rights organizations, and others, issued a statement Open letter For those seeking health care reform, explaining why now is the time to provide Medicare for All. The mission is led by Public Citizen, National Nurses United, the People’s - [Oilers discussing potential hire of Mike Babcock with NHLPA](https://buzzquad.com/oilers-discussing-potential-hire-of-mike-babcock-with-nhlpa/): The Oilers are talking with the NHLPA about the potential hire of veteran coach Mike Babcock, sources confirmed to Sportsnet on Monday. TSN was first to report the news. Babcock, 63, was last in the NHL prior to the 2023 season when he resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a regular-season - [Judge Asked About Statue of Liberty – DOJ Says 'That's Correct'](https://buzzquad.com/judge-asked-about-statue-of-liberty-doj-says-thats-correct/): A Justice Department lawyer’s response to the Statue of Liberty turned a ballroom brawl into a warning about how far the Trump administration believes it can reach into the judiciary. Quick take The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges could not stop the White House ballroom project if the government acted quickly - [Capitol agenda: Graham’s death makes a hard month harder](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-grahams-death-makes-a-hard-month-harder/): Republicans are mourning the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham while grappling with his absence’s sweeping impact on their agenda. Funeral arrangements for the four-term South Carolina lawmaker have not yet been set, and could further disrupt lawmakers’ brief voting schedule in Washington before leaving for August recess. But Graham’s position as a power broker between the Senate - [For Bryce Harper, the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia is the culmination of his journey from villain to legend](https://buzzquad.com/for-bryce-harper-the-mlb-all-star-game-in-philadelphia-is-the-culmination-of-his-journey-from-villain-to-legend/): PHILADELPHIA — As Bryce Harper bounced toward home, he puckered his lips and blew a kiss. A thin, unflattering mustache traced his upper lip, the kind you grow as a teenager because you can — not because you should. The date was June 6, 2011. Harper, an 18-year-old playing for the Low-A Hagerstown Suns in - [Apple says former employee exploited 'rare' bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI](https://buzzquad.com/apple-says-former-employee-exploited-rare-bug-to-download-confidential-files-after-leaving-for-openai/): On Friday, Apple dropped the surprise news that it had filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over the alleged theft of trade secrets, claiming that OpenAI stole confidential Apple data and engaged in efforts to learn proprietary information while employing former Apple employees. In accusing OpenAI of stealing secrets about unreleased Apple products, Apple revealed that - [State Attorneys General Sue to Stop Paramount Skydance's Corrupt Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery](https://buzzquad.com/state-attorneys-general-sue-to-stop-paramount-skydances-corrupt-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery/): In 2022, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) successfully argued that Simon & Schuster’s proposed acquisition of Penguin Random House would harm competition among book publishers as they compete for the rights to books expected to be bestsellers. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading a coalition of states in the largest legal challenge - [Get a First Look at Kylie Jenner’s Sultry Khy x Frankies Swimsuits Campaign](https://buzzquad.com/get-a-first-look-at-kylie-jenners-sultry-khy-x-frankies-swimsuits-campaign/): “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Kylie Jenner knows a thing or two about crafting a perfectly polished poolside look, as evidenced not only by her social feed, but also by Khy‘s first collaboration with cult-favorite swimwear label Frankies Swimsuits, which released last year. Now, for - [DOJ about-face fuels China fears](https://buzzquad.com/doj-about-face-fuels-china-fears/): The Justice Department has quietly ended a campus spy-hunting program that primarily targeted Chinese heritage researchers, even as concern grows that Beijing continues to work with U.S. universities for technology and talent. Story Overview Nearly 90% of those charged under the China Initiative were of Chinese origin, raising deep concerns about profiling. The program shifted - [Climate change: Should I give up flying for the environment’s sake?](https://buzzquad.com/climate-change-should-i-give-up-flying-for-the-environments-sake/): Editor’s note, July 12, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published in January 2025. This unconventional advice column offers you a unique framework for thinking through moral dilemmas. It’s based on value pluralism: the - [MLB Draft 2026 takeaways: Roch Cholowsky to the White Sox, Rob Manfred's gaffe, pitcher surprises, a Bonds on the Giants and more](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-draft-2026-takeaways-roch-cholowsky-to-the-white-sox-rob-manfreds-gaffe-pitcher-surprises-a-bonds-on-the-giants-and-more/): PHILADELPHIA — The 2026 MLB Draft began Saturday in Philadelphia, marking the sixth consecutive season that the draft has taken place as part of the All-Star festivities in July. An energetic crowd filled the Grand Hall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center to cheer as the next generation of baseball stars were announced as MLB draft - [TechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatum](https://buzzquad.com/techcrunch-mobility-a-robotaxi-ultimatum/): Welcome back to Navigation TechCrunchyour hub for the future of transportation, and now, more than ever, how AI plays a role. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free – just click TechCrunch Mobility! I’m back from vacation. What did I miss? Turns out, a lot — including the ending Uber and - [West Virginia v. BPJ Ruling Will Harm Young Transgender Athletes in Devastating Setback for LGBTQ+ Rights](https://buzzquad.com/west-virginia-v-bpj-ruling-will-harm-young-transgender-athletes-in-devastating-setback-for-lgbtq-rights/): “Although we often disagreed, Senator Graham was never disagreeable,” Schiff added. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) likewise He said “Even though we disagreed on a lot, he was always willing to negotiate with humor and wit,” Graham said, adding, “My heart goes out to his loved ones.” Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) He said He was “saddened” - [Denver Nuggets Linked to EuroLeague Star in Free Agency](https://buzzquad.com/denver-nuggets-linked-to-euroleague-star-in-free-agency/): The Denver Nuggets may not be finished adding to their roster. According to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas, Denver is showing strong interest in EuroLeague standout Alpha Diallo, one of the top defensive players outside the NBA. The report comes with an important deadline attached: although Diallo recently signed a multiyear contract with Dubai Basketball, the deal - [Mass Overdose Madness: Count the Changes, Trust the Craters](https://buzzquad.com/mass-overdose-madness-count-the-changes-trust-the-craters/): One man is dead and five others nearly died on a busy Washington, D.C., street as city leaders continue to fumble in their fight against a raging opioid crisis that bleeds into daily life. Story Overview Six people were found unconscious during a “massive overdose” on H Street NE, and one died instantly. Police and - [The secret to becoming a sporting superpower](https://buzzquad.com/the-secret-to-becoming-a-sporting-superpower/): Few countries punch above their weight in sport quite like Norway. With a population of approximately 5.6 million, it consistently produces world-class talent across soccer, athletics, winter sports, cycling, golf and tennis — a success many attribute to a distinctive model that prioritizes participation over early specialization, receives sustained public investment and benefits from a - [NBA free agency news 2026: Victor Wembanyama signs rookie max extension; Kawhi Leonard trade on hold until NBA's investigation wraps](https://buzzquad.com/nba-free-agency-news-2026-victor-wembanyama-signs-rookie-max-extension-kawhi-leonard-trade-on-hold-until-nbas-investigation-wraps/): The NBA’s free-agency moratorium ended on Monday afternoon, allowing teams to officially complete any signings and trades. And there was a lot to make official after the last two weeks of activity. That included the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat, the Charlotte Hornets’ trade of LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the - [Smart glasses without a camera? 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A reference to a racist president who stays silent when 400 masked Nazis march on D.C. but goes online to attack the graduation Kindergarten In Minnesota - [The Pirates acquire infielder Jacob Gonzalez, lefty reliever Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox](https://buzzquad.com/the-pirates-acquire-infielder-jacob-gonzalez-lefty-reliever-brandon-eisert-from-the-chicago-white-sox/): MENU ACCOUNT SECTIONS OTHER CLASSIFIEDS CONTACT US / FAQ Source link - [Administrative traps, destroyed careers, then silence](https://buzzquad.com/administrative-traps-destroyed-careers-then-silence/): The federal program was intended to catch Chinese spies on campus, but instead to trap Chinese heritage scientists over paperwork issues — then Washington quietly shut it down while the threat of espionage persisted. Story Overview Nearly 90% of those charged under the China Initiative were of Chinese origin, raising serious profiling concerns. Many university - [The reason House GOP leaders are holding a vote to stop the changing of the clocks](https://buzzquad.com/the-reason-house-gop-leaders-are-holding-a-vote-to-stop-the-changing-of-the-clocks/): House GOP leaders are planning to put legislation on the floor next week that would make daylight saving time permanent in hopes of softening a revolt led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. According to four people granted anonymity to describe internal party strategy, GOP leaders are moving ahead with a vote on the so-called Sunshine - [NFL offseason power rankings: No. 19 Minnesota Vikings get Kyler Murray to bury J.J. McCarthy era](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-19-minnesota-vikings-get-kyler-murray-to-bury-j-j-mccarthy-era/): Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings Find one glowing review of the Minnesota Vikings’ addition of - [Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft](https://buzzquad.com/apple-sues-openai-over-alleged-trade-secret-theft/): Apple filed a lawsuit on Friday against OpenAI over allegations of trade secret theft and breach of contract. The iPhone maker alleges that this misconduct, which it says reveals a pattern of theft from OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple, was directed by senior leadership at OpenAI, including Chief hardware officer Tang tan. The - [First Wrongful Death Climate Case Against Big Oil Wins Major Rulings, Moves Toward Trial](https://buzzquad.com/first-wrongful-death-climate-case-against-big-oil-wins-major-rulings-moves-toward-trial/): Sofia Kaltorp, Head of Humanitarian Action at UN Women described These organizations are considered “the muscle and lifeline of the humanitarian response” in some of the world’s most vulnerable war zones and disaster zones, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan and Yemen. But according to the report, since January 2025, 90% of - [Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty: What it means for California](https://buzzquad.com/strong-el-nino-now-a-virtual-certainty-what-it-means-for-california/): A strong El Niño is virtually certain to develop this year, federal scientists say, and may end up being one of the strongest such events on record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday that there’s a 97% chance El Niño will be either “strong” or “very strong” over a three-month - [Rahm Emanuel’s new speech shows how Israel lost the Democratic party](https://buzzquad.com/rahm-emanuels-new-speech-shows-how-israel-lost-the-democratic-party/): This week, Rahm Emanuel — a chief of staff in the Obama White House and widely rumored 2028 candidate — went to Tel Aviv to deliver a stern message to the Israeli public: If Israel wants to keep America as an ally, it needs to change. “Without question, the alliance is at a crossroads. It - [MLB Draft 2026: Top 50 draft prospects, starting with Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson and Vahn Lackey](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-draft-2026-top-50-draft-prospects-starting-with-roch-cholowsky-grady-emerson-and-vahn-lackey/): Welcome to the 2026 MLB Draft. A yearlong process that appeared to be counting down to an inevitable conclusion has featured some intriguing late drama. For a long stretch, UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky sat comfortably atop the 2026 class as the prohibitive favorite to be the first overall pick. Teams that tumbled down the standings - [Meta enters the crowded AI coding battle with Muse Spark 1.1](https://buzzquad.com/meta-enters-the-crowded-ai-coding-battle-with-muse-spark-1-1/): Meta publicly launched a new version of Muse Spark on Thursday, a multi-modal AI model designed for proxy coding that aims to compete with similar products offered by OpenAI and Anthropic. Spark 1.1, the first release It was announced in AprilThe company says it can engage in multi-step thinking, handle complex processes, manage digital workflows, - [Further | All the Feelings: Nothing Is Fixed In Its Place](https://buzzquad.com/further-all-the-feelings-nothing-is-fixed-in-its-place/): Hoo boy. Many of us have encountered a July 4 vigil — “an act of purposeful vigilance” — more than celebrating as hostages of a dark timeline in which the youngest and weakest political “leader” in history and his racist cabal scream about “godless communists,” one-party rule and the forced sterilization of black people who - [Summer feeling returns - Boston News, Weather, Sports](https://buzzquad.com/summer-feeling-returns-boston-news-weather-sports/): After a soaking Tuesday, it’s been a beautiful, comfortable, and relatively average Wednesday for July in Southern New England!  Highs were in the upper 70s and low 80s today– in the neighborhood of average for this time of year. As for tonight? Temperatures will fall back into the 60s, but not farther thanks to warmer - [Supreme Curveball: consent or no money](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-curveball-consent-or-no-money/): The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that prison guards cannot be sued personally for damages under a federal religious freedom law — and Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion that ended Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent. Story Overview Justice Gorsuch ruled by a 6-3 majority that individual prison officers cannot be held personally liable for financial - [Platner campaign quietly polls potential replacements as pressure mounts](https://buzzquad.com/platner-campaign-quietly-polls-potential-replacements-as-pressure-mounts/): Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner’s team quietly fielded a poll Tuesday gauging the strength of people who could replace him on the ballot, as pressure mounts for him to drop out of the race. The flash poll, obtained by POLITICO, was conducted by Public Policy Polling and commissioned by Platner’s campaign, according to a - [The man, the myth, the Miz: How Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski became MLB's most electric pitcher](https://buzzquad.com/the-man-the-myth-the-miz-how-brewers-ace-jacob-misiorowski-became-mlbs-most-electric-pitcher/): If you didn’t know any better, you might think Jacob Misiorowski was a baseball prodigy. Over the past 12 months, the Milwaukee Brewers’ ace has had a meteoric rise, going from hard-throwing top prospect (and surprise All-Star addition) to arguably the best pitcher in baseball. This season, as we watch him light up radar guns - [With EU backing, QuantumDiamonds aims to speed up chip manufacturing](https://buzzquad.com/with-eu-backing-quantumdiamonds-aims-to-speed-up-chip-manufacturing/): The race to produce more chips is on, and Europe is in on it. ASML, the Dutch company that has a near-monopoly on the manufacturing of machines used in chipmaking, may soon no longer remain an isolated success story. Like its American counterpart European chip law It aims to boost the semiconductor industry — thanks - [New report: Trump's anti-renewable policies set to cost US households over half a trillion dollars, as summer blackouts and price spikes hit hardest](https://buzzquad.com/new-report-trumps-anti-renewable-policies-set-to-cost-us-households-over-half-a-trillion-dollars-as-summer-blackouts-and-price-spikes-hit-hardest/): “We firmly believe that the supporters and volunteers who built this movement deserve to have a real role in any nomination process,” Chen’s letter continued. “If the Maine Democratic Party hopes to harness our movement, and avoid disappointing the hundreds of thousands of supporters who have entered the fray over the politics of our movement, - [Back Toronto Blue Jays Dylan Cease against Logan Webb in a low-scoring Giants pitching matchup](https://buzzquad.com/back-toronto-blue-jays-dylan-cease-against-logan-webb-in-a-low-scoring-giants-pitching-matchup/): We escaped with a win yesterday as the Miami Marlins pulled off the victory in extra innings. It was a bit of a frustrating one because the Marlins were winning 4-2 after five innings, and then the bullpen allowed three earned runs in the top of the eighth. The Marlins came right back and tied - [Deceived hospitals: thousands of people pass in front of the signs](https://buzzquad.com/deceived-hospitals-thousands-of-people-pass-in-front-of-the-signs/): Thousands of nurses obtained their licenses with fake degrees, and many still work in jobs where one mistake can cost their lives. Story Overview A South Florida school owner sold 2,956 fake nursing degrees, creating 2,274 registered nurses who never earned real degrees. The federal Operation Nightingale uncovered around 7,600 fake diplomas from three schools, - [Capitol agenda: Platner’s Hill support crumbles](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-platners-hill-support-crumbles/): Graham Platner’s congressional fan club is ready to move on. The Maine oysterman’s already scandal-ridden campaign was hit Monday by new allegations reported by POLITICO that he forced a woman he dated, Jenny Racicot, to have sex with him in 2021 — a claim Platner denies. Now a wave of Democrats across the ideological spectrum - [USA's World Cup dream ends in 4-1 Belgium rout after embarrassing defensive mistakes](https://buzzquad.com/usas-world-cup-dream-ends-in-4-1-belgium-rout-after-embarrassing-defensive-mistakes/): SEATTLE — A U.S. World Cup campaign that began with exaltation and promise, with swelling momentum both on the field and across the country, boosting a sport to towering levels, came to a screeching and distressing halt Monday. With a golden chance to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years — - [Why the rise of open source AI isn't hurting Anthropic ... yet](https://buzzquad.com/why-the-rise-of-open-source-ai-isnt-hurting-anthropic-yet/): On Monday, Decagon CEO Jesse Chang published an exciting new theory, titled “Everyone is wrong about open source AI in the enterprise.” The article grapples with one of the most interesting contradictions in today’s AI economy: More mature AI deployments are shifting to lighter models, he says, even at his own company. But overall spending - [ACLU Launches Historic “Firewall for Freedom” Campaign to Protect Crucial Rights Up and Down the Ballot](https://buzzquad.com/aclu-launches-historic-firewall-for-freedom-campaign-to-protect-crucial-rights-up-and-down-the-ballot/): In 2026, the ACLU will make its largest investment ever in down-ballot races, marking a historic escalation in its “firewall for freedom” strategy to protect civil liberties across the country. As part of this new campaign, the ACLU will spend $25.5 million across underfunded but important statewide campaigns that have a significant impact on the - [1947-2026 | Marc Messier s’est éteint](https://buzzquad.com/1947-2026-marc-messier-sest-eteint/): Acteur immense qui a marqué les esprits avec de grands rôles tant au théâtre qu’au cinéma ou à la télévision, Marc Messier n’est plus. Il laisse dans le deuil ses trois enfants (Gabrielle, Félix et Jeanne) ainsi que des milliers de Québécois qu’il a su toucher et divertir. Avec ses yeux bleus acier, son sourire - [Workers spied on for robot jobs](https://buzzquad.com/workers-spied-on-for-robot-jobs/): Indian factory workers have been fitted with head-mounted cameras and filmed without their knowledge or consent – ​​and the footage is being sold to global tech companies to train robots that could replace them. Story Overview Workers at a garment factory in Gurugram, India, were forced to wear head-mounted cameras during their shifts without asking - [Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? | Vox](https://buzzquad.com/where-is-mojtaba-khamenei-vox/): For 36 years, the question of who ultimately ruled Iran had one answer: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While Iran has an elected president and legislature, that power is subordinate to the religious supreme leader, who has the last say over all foreign and domestic policies and is the commander in chief of Iran’s conventional - [NFL offseason power rankings: No. 23 Carolina Panthers try to build off a superb effort in close playoff loss](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-23-carolina-panthers-try-to-build-off-a-superb-effort-in-close-playoff-loss/): Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers In all sports, we focus on the last thing we saw from a team, especially if it was in the postseason. We - [Vercel CEO Guillermo Rauch on the fight to split off models from agents](https://buzzquad.com/vercel-ceo-guillermo-rauch-on-the-fight-to-split-off-models-from-agents/): Known for its cloud infrastructure that allows developers to deploy agents without managing servers, So he sends It has quietly become one of the most central companies in artificial intelligence software. The company currently sees 6 million deployments daily, half of which are powered by crypto proxies, and has over a trillion tokens flowing through - [Supreme Court’s Assault on Trans and Intersex Rights](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-courts-assault-on-trans-and-intersex-rights/): In response to the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to ban transgender and certain intersex youth from participating in school sports, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: Today’s decision confirms what transgender and intersex advocates have known for some time: We are in Plessy v. Ferguson/Bowers v. Hardwick The age of transgender - [Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance](https://buzzquad.com/secret-claude-tracker-shocks-users-after-anthropics-anti-surveillance-stance/): Alibaba has not commented on Anthropic’s accusations, but the company has moved to distance itself from Anthropic’s models amid ongoing scrutiny. Last Friday, Alibaba banned its employees from using Claude Code for work, the South China Morning Post reported. According to a memo SCMP reviewed, Alibaba told employees the ban came in direct response to - [Housing lifeline blocked – Filibuster trap triggered](https://buzzquad.com/housing-lifeline-blocked-filibuster-trap-triggered/): Trump’s decision to freeze a landmark housing bill until Congress passes his SAVE America Act has turned a rare bipartisan victory on affordability into a constitutional and political showdown over voting rules and executive power. Story Overview Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with huge bipartisan majorities, but Trump reversed the signing - [How to grab onto an England victory](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-grab-onto-an-england-victory/): LONDON — England is on the cusp of joining the World Cup’s final eight, and hope is tentatively starting to spread that this month could finally end 60 years of hurt for a nation that has come home emptyhanded from every tournament since. This week’s Westminster Insider podcast explores the strange but powerful relationship between - [MLB All-Star Game: 2026 All-Snub Team features Willson Contreras, Brice Turang, Zack Wheeler and more](https://buzzquad.com/mlb-all-star-game-2026-all-snub-team-features-willson-contreras-brice-turang-zack-wheeler-and-more/): The rosters for the 96th MLB All-Star Game were announced Saturday, revealing which top players around the league were selected to participate in the Midsummer Classic on July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. On one hand, this is a great opportunity to spotlight the best performers from the first half of the season and look - [Amazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk](https://buzzquad.com/amazon-will-stop-accepting-new-customers-for-mechanical-turk/): These may be the last days for Amazon Mechanical Turk. Announcement regarding Mechanical Turk website It says that on July 30, 2026, the crowdsourcing service will approach new customers. Amazon Web Services says The decision was made after “careful consideration,” adding: “Existing customers can continue to use the service as usual. AWS continues to invest - [Governments Are Spending $1.1 Trillion Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry While Households Pay the Price](https://buzzquad.com/governments-are-spending-1-1-trillion-propping-up-the-fossil-fuel-industry-while-households-pay-the-price/): “The United States having to cancel major Fourth of July celebrations due to extreme heat is almost a metaphor for the country’s failure to combat global warming,” Fossil Free Media director Jimmy Henn told Common Dreams. “How we confront the climate crisis will determine much about the next 250 years of American history, including whether - [How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies](https://buzzquad.com/how-to-watch-san-francisco-giants-vs-colorado-rockies/): It’s time for some holiday baseball, with the San Francisco Giants playing another game in Home Run Derby Park, as they visit the Colorado Rockies for Game 2 of their three-game series. Taking the mound for the Giants is lefty Robbie Ray, who makes his 18th appearance of the year. The former Cy Young Award - [Identity theft fueled COVID testing fraud](https://buzzquad.com/identity-theft-fueled-covid-testing-fraud/): A Raleigh lab owner just admitted he helped steal more than $60 million from taxpayer-funded health programs using fake COVID and flu tests and illegal kickbacks. Story Overview A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to a massive fraud and kickback scheme related to Medi-Cal and Medicare. His California lab used fake contracts and paid - [Capitol agenda: Congress is settling in for a do-nothing summer](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-congress-is-settling-in-for-a-do-nothing-summer/): Congress is settling in for a do-nothing summer. House leaders lost control of their chamber with just eight legislative days before a planned five-week summer recess. And President Donald Trump’s demands for action on a stalled elections bill — along with his series of mercurial power moves — have left Senate Republicans frustrated and morose - [World Cup Round of 16 power rankings: Where do USA and Mexico stack up?](https://buzzquad.com/world-cup-round-of-16-power-rankings-where-do-usa-and-mexico-stack-up/): With the Round of 32 in the books, it’s again time to power-rank the remaining teams in the 2026 World Cup. As always, my two primary factors were 1) how good each team has looked, and 2) how far the team can realistically go given the bracket path ahead. There’s a new (old) top team, - [Midjourney wants Hollywood studios to reveal the details of their AI usage](https://buzzquad.com/midjourney-wants-hollywood-studios-to-reveal-the-details-of-their-ai-usage/): As part of an ongoing legal dispute with three Hollywood studios, AI startup Midjourney is seeking to force those studios to disclose how they use AI themselves. Disney and Universal sued Midjourney for copyright infringement last year, noting that the startup’s image-generating models could create images of characters, such as Bart Simpson and Darth Vader, - [Further | Who Do You Serve](https://buzzquad.com/further-who-do-you-serve/): Declaring: “I believe in America, I believe in us,” a serving Air Force major was arrested Wednesday on nonviolent civil disobedience charges after he publicly called for Trump’s impeachment, impeachment and conviction for dozens of impeachable offenses. Citing the “founding oath” he took to defend the country “against all enemies foreign and domestic” — and, - [Fans weigh in on ‘insane’ World Cup ticket prices for USA-Belgium match](https://buzzquad.com/fans-weigh-in-on-insane-world-cup-ticket-prices-for-usa-belgium-match/): PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Priced too high or just right? That’s the debate: should fans buy a ticket to see the U.S. Men’s National Team play Belgium in Seattle on Monday, or watch from home? FOX 12 spoke with fans, who weighed in on rising prices. It isn’t cheap to want to cheer for your - [How Trump lost the bro vote: Iran and Israel, Epstein, and the economy](https://buzzquad.com/how-trump-lost-the-bro-vote-iran-and-israel-epstein-and-the-economy/): The numbers are clear: President Donald Trump’s approval rating is cratering across the board, and he’s losing the most ground with groups that were key demographics to his win in 2024. In that election, men under 30 broke for Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris by about a single point — not a lot, but - [X-factor NFL players who can swing the season for Super Bowl contenders: From Rams TE to DBs in New England](https://buzzquad.com/x-factor-nfl-players-who-can-swing-the-season-for-super-bowl-contenders-from-rams-te-to-dbs-in-new-england/): On-off splits can be noisy in football, which makes sense. There are a ton of variables in American football, which is what makes it so entertaining, and frustrating, to try to decipher and analyze. It’s a sport with 22 players chasing an oblong shaped ball made of leather, after all. And that’s before you sprinkle - [The browser wars aren't about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari](https://buzzquad.com/the-browser-wars-arent-about-search-anymore-here-are-the-best-alternatives-to-chrome-and-safari/): The browser wars entered a new phase this year: The battle is no longer just about search results, but about which company can act on your behalf inside the browser. Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari still dominate the overall market, with Chrome’s advantage coming largely from how strongly it integrates generative AI into search. But - [Trump’s July 4th Jobs Report Shows American Dream Slipping Out of Reach for Many Working Families](https://buzzquad.com/trumps-july-4th-jobs-report-shows-american-dream-slipping-out-of-reach-for-many-working-families/): group on Friday subscriber An online tool allows Americans to send an editable letter to Congress containing the latest request. He stresses that deadly summer heat waves are “fueled by climate change,” and “in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for utility companies to shut off your power if you’re late on your bills, even on - [El Niño is 'strengthening rapidly,' forecasters warn. Here's what it could mean for your weather.](https://buzzquad.com/el-nino-is-strengthening-rapidly-forecasters-warn-heres-what-it-could-mean-for-your-weather/): El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to intensify in the coming months, meteorologists say. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday that El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and could “strengthen rapidly”. “El Niño conditions are already underway and are forecast to strengthen rapidly into a - [The Croatian team’s favorite singer is a fascist salute away from the mainstream](https://buzzquad.com/the-croatian-teams-favorite-singer-is-a-fascist-salute-away-from-the-mainstream/): BELGRADE, Serbia — When Croatian supporters flooded Toronto and Philadelphia this summer, draping city halls in the red-and-white checkerboards found on the Croatian coat of arms and belting out one power ballad after another, the loudest songs, as always, belonged to Marko Perković. “He’s become an inseparable phenomenon anytime Croatia plays or participates in any - [NFL offseason power rankings: No. 25 New York Giants quit messing around at head coach with John Harbaugh hire](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-25-new-york-giants-quit-messing-around-at-head-coach-with-john-harbaugh-hire/): Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants For a franchise with a proud history, the New York Giants became quite unserious when it came to hiring a head coach in their post-Tom Coughlin world. Advertisement - [A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon](https://buzzquad.com/a-warning-sign-about-ais-real-cost-courtesy-of-google-and-amazon/): It’s no secret that AI is an energy and water hog like no other digital technology before it. Now we know how costly Big Tech’s pursuit of artificial intelligence is to the environment. both of them Google and Amazon They released their sustainability reports this week, and the numbers aren’t pretty. Every company has pledged - [Putting the Freedom 250 Logo on Social Security Cards is Corrupt and Inappropriate](https://buzzquad.com/putting-the-freedom-250-logo-on-social-security-cards-is-corrupt-and-inappropriate/): At least 173,514 others – including more than 44,500 children – were injured, and 9,500 Palestinians remained missing, presumed dead and buried under the rubble of bombed buildings in the coastal enclave, more than 90% of which were destroyed, the global watchdog said on Thursday. Destroyed 80% of it is under Israeli control, according to - [World Cup 2026 schedule today (July 2)](https://buzzquad.com/world-cup-2026-schedule-today-july-2/): Today’s 2026 World Cup schedule (July 2) has a match between the US and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Photo: Xinhua At 7:00 AM today (July 2), the US will meet Bosnia & Herzegovina. With home advantage and stable form from the beginning of the tournament, the US team aims to win the right to participate in - [Judge rejects vaccine panel overhaul](https://buzzquad.com/judge-rejects-vaccine-panel-overhaul/): Newly released emails show Senate Democrats and health bureaucrats working hand in hand to portray RFK Jr.’s vaccine reforms as “political interference” and weaken Trump’s push to clean up the CDC. Story Overview Internal emails reveal how RFK Jr.’s overhaul of the CDC’s vaccine panel sparked a coordinated response within the health bureaucracy. RFK Jr. - [Capitol agenda: House floor freezes over](https://buzzquad.com/capitol-agenda-house-floor-freezes-over/): Last July 4 recess, House Republicans were triumphantly celebrating the massive victory of clearing the party’s tax and spending bill. Fast forward a year and Speaker Mike Johnson can’t even get enough votes to open his chamber’s floor for debate. “Who needs Democrats when you have your own party derailing the Trump agenda,” Rep. Nicole - [LeBron James' final destination? Power ranking every team's best pitch](https://buzzquad.com/lebron-james-final-destination-power-ranking-every-teams-best-pitch/): LeBron James is a free agent. To figure it out, I ranked all 29 possibilities using five categories: Championship Hopes: Rich Paul has said LeBron will prioritize winning above everything else. So if LeBron joins this roster, does this team actually have a path to a title? Advertisement Storyline: Multiple league sources say LeBron has - [Apple's Hide My Email feature has a bug that's been exposing real email addresses, researcher claims](https://buzzquad.com/apples-hide-my-email-feature-has-a-bug-thats-been-exposing-real-email-addresses-researcher-claims/): Apple Hide my email feature It is a convenient privacy tool that uses disposable addresses to hide a user’s real email for online anonymity. Unfortunately, new research appears to show that a bug in this feature allows users’ real email addresses to be exposed. It was wrong Quoted by 404 Mediawhich states that it has - [Trump EPA Approves Its Fifth ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticide](https://buzzquad.com/trump-epa-approves-its-fifth-forever-chemical-pesticide/): The closure has left nearly 5,000 patients without GPs and away from emergency departments and inpatient care, as well as leaving more than 300 local residents out of work. Hospital system He said Last May, Northern Light Inland closed due to high operating costs, stagnant or declining reimbursement rates, and a tight labor market with - [Riley Gaines and MyKayla Skinner send message to Simone Biles on women's sports debate after SCOTUS ruling](https://buzzquad.com/riley-gaines-and-mykayla-skinner-send-message-to-simone-biles-on-womens-sports-debate-after-scotus-ruling/): Just over a year ago, Simone Biles came at Riley Gaines. In now-infamous X posts, Biles called out Gaines for speaking up about a transgender pitcher who won a Minnesota girls’ softball championship, and mocked Gaines’ body saying “bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male.” It ignited the biggest pop culture - [Red flags, evacuations: cracks in the system are revealed](https://buzzquad.com/red-flags-evacuations-cracks-in-the-system-are-revealed/): The Cottonwood, Utah, fire has become a stark example of how quickly fire can wipe out homes, strain crews and expose weakness in public systems. Quick take The fire has grown to more than 92,000 acres and remains uncontained. Utah authorities classified it as human-caused, but the exact source of ignition is still under investigation. - [Supreme Court Slaughter ruling: Trump’s quest for untrammeled power just got a big boost](https://buzzquad.com/supreme-court-slaughter-ruling-trumps-quest-for-untrammeled-power-just-got-a-big-boost/): Just what President Donald Trump needed: more unchecked power. In the Supreme Court’s new Trump vs. Slaughter opinion, the court ruled that the president’s firing of the Federal Trade Commission’s Rebecca Slaughter was lawful — even though he did not follow Congress’s explicit requirement that FTC commissioners might only be dismissed “for inefficiency, neglect of - [NFL offseason power rankings: No. 27 Las Vegas Raiders might finally have a plan, starting with Fernando Mendoza](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-27-las-vegas-raiders-might-finally-have-a-plan-starting-with-fernando-mendoza/): Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders This was the Las Vegas Raiders’ plan a year ago: A team with no realistic chance of getting out of last place in the AFC West hired the oldest coach in NFL history and - [The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI, are now making money for quant hedge funds](https://buzzquad.com/the-deepmind-trio-who-built-a-poker-ai-are-now-making-money-for-quant-hedge-funds/): Three former DeepMind researchers created the AI That beats humans at poker It has now applied the same technology to stock trading – and the bet appears to be paying off. Their artificial intelligence lab in Prague, Equilibre TechnologiesIt is now valued at $500 million after raising an undisclosed Series A, TechCrunch has learned. Creandum - [Lawyers’ Committee Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling from Supreme Court](https://buzzquad.com/lawyers-committee-statement-on-birthright-citizenship-ruling-from-supreme-court/): The court’s six conservatives ruled that Idaho and West Virginia did not violate the Equal Protection Clause because the laws were designed to favor athletic fairness. “Biological males generally have inherent physical advantages in sports,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote for the majority, calling the matter a topic on which there remains “medical and scientific uncertainty.” - [Kawhi Leonard reportedly traded back to Raptors as Clippers move on from star forward](https://buzzquad.com/kawhi-leonard-reportedly-traded-back-to-raptors-as-clippers-move-on-from-star-forward/): Kawhi Leonard is headed back to Canada. The Los Angeles Clippers opted against handing the 35-year-old star an extension and instead decided to deal him to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Advertisement The move comes as Leonard is owed $50 million in the final year of his current deal. In - [Pressure valve in prisons – public confidence explodes](https://buzzquad.com/pressure-valve-in-prisons-public-confidence-explodes/): Britain’s outgoing Labor government is releasing thousands of detainees ahead of schedule, stoking public anger and raising real questions about safety and honesty. Story Highlights The UK has reduced the length of many sentences from 50% to 40% to reduce prison overcrowding. [5]. Authorities say the most serious sex offenders, terrorists and violent criminals are - [The robots are coming ... for the beautiful game](https://buzzquad.com/the-robots-are-coming-for-the-beautiful-game/): NEW YORK — As South Korea’s largest automobile manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Group is known for its cars. But now, as one of FIFA’s longest-running commercial partners, it’s using the World Cup stage to announce a new focus: robots. That ambition is clearly laid out in the FIFA Museum presented by Hyundai in New York City. - [NBA free agency 2026: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown and the biggest questions looming over high-stakes offseason](https://buzzquad.com/nba-free-agency-2026-lebron-james-jaylen-brown-and-the-biggest-questions-looming-over-high-stakes-offseason/): After crowning a new champion and with the 2026 NBA Draft now in the rear-view mirror, the NBA-watching world now turns its attention to the start of a new league year — and, with it, the highly anticipated game of musical chairs that will reset rosters, pecking orders, and expectations for next season and beyond. - [Watch out, Amazon: The Kobo eReader now has a Goodreads rival](https://buzzquad.com/watch-out-amazon-the-kobo-ereader-now-has-a-goodreads-rival/): Another competitor to the Amazon Kindle-Goodreads book tracking empire has emerged. Monday reading tracker StoryGraph Collaborated with Rakuten’s Kobomaker of a more open e-reader (and Kindle alternative), allowing book lovers to automatically track their reading habits. It was integration Firstly It was announced in May and is now available for all Kobo account-based content. This - [Everglades Advocates Respond to Press Conference With DeSantis, Federal Officials at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’](https://buzzquad.com/everglades-advocates-respond-to-press-conference-with-desantis-federal-officials-at-alligator-alcatraz/): under Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) Act of 1914, the President may remove FTC commissioners only “for incompetence, neglect of duty, or impropriety in office.” Supreme Court 1935 Port Humphrey v. United States The ruling interpreted the FTCA to mean that the president cannot remove an FTC commissioner for any other reason, such as a - [World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Full bracket, results, matchups, schedule and how each team qualified](https://buzzquad.com/world-cup-2026-round-of-32-full-bracket-results-matchups-schedule-and-how-each-team-qualified/): The 2026 World Cup Round of 32 is underway, and the first two spots in the Round of 16 have been claimed. Canada and Brazil are through after surviving their knockout openers, while South Africa and Japan became the first teams sent home from the expanded bracket. Advertisement The top two teams from each of - [Johnson says he will send housing bill to Trump on Monday](https://buzzquad.com/johnson-says-he-will-send-housing-bill-to-trump-on-monday/): House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to send President Donald Trump a bipartisan housing bill Monday, just days after the president abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for the legislation after Congress failed to pass his elections security act. Speaking with Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Johnson said the 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act - [Wimbledon 2026: How to watch The Championships tennis tournament, full TV schedule and more](https://buzzquad.com/wimbledon-2026-how-to-watch-the-championships-tennis-tournament-full-tv-schedule-and-more/): The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club — better known as Wimbledon 2026 — kick off on Monday, June 29. It’s set to be quite the tournament, with Serena Williams handed a singles wildcard (and Venus Williams returning to the grass court to compete in doubles by her side). Carlos Alcaraz has - [Writer Ian Bogost says 'The Small Stuff' can help us reclaim our lives from too much convenience](https://buzzquad.com/writer-ian-bogost-says-the-small-stuff-can-help-us-reclaim-our-lives-from-too-much-convenience/): Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things? Despite its self help-y title, writer/designer/academic Ian Bogost’s forthcoming book “The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life” asks some pointed questions about how technology has transformed our experience of the physical world. Using Bogost’s popular article in the Atlantic about the decline of stick - [End Sanctions Now - U.S. Economic Warfare Has Made Venezuela’s Earthquake Catastrophe Worse](https://buzzquad.com/end-sanctions-now-u-s-economic-warfare-has-made-venezuelas-earthquake-catastrophe-worse/): “Leave them,” Mamdani replied without hesitation. “We don’t have to ask ourselves what life would be like if a socialist won. I won last November, and for the past six months, what we have given working people are the same things we were told were impossible.” – YouTube “We provided free care for two-year-olds for - [British man arrested in Ecuador after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia | Ecuador](https://buzzquad.com/british-man-arrested-in-ecuador-after-womans-body-found-in-suitcase-in-colombia-ecuador/): A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found inside a suitcase in Colombia. Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith is alleged to have caused the death of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba in an apartment in the Chicó neighbourhood of Bogotá on 18 June, local authorities said. Foster-Smith, from Bournemouth, Dorset, reportedly - [Democrats keep saying they want a dude. What about Mamdani?](https://buzzquad.com/democrats-keep-saying-they-want-a-dude-what-about-mamdani/): After two successive women lost the race for president — and with the GOP increasingly claiming the testosterone-fueled “manosphere” — a lot of Democratic insiders are starting to worry the party is a bit too low-T. Even its successful new faces, like Jon Ossoff and James Talarico, might still be too soft. (This might explain - [The fittest founder in the room got cancer. Here's how he used AI to fight back.](https://buzzquad.com/the-fittest-founder-in-the-room-got-cancer-heres-how-he-used-ai-to-fight-back/): Cuno Cristo does not leave things to chance. He tracks his sleep using a Whoop band, compares it to an Oura ring, and checks nearly 100 vital signs each year. He’s been doing annual blood tests for four years in a row, following the protocols of longevity researchers like Peter Attia and Rhonda Patrick. He - [Alaska Governor Vetoes Plastic Foam Foodware Ban](https://buzzquad.com/alaska-governor-vetoes-plastic-foam-foodware-ban/): Yesterday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy vetoed it House Bill 25led by Rep. Andy Josephson, would have banned single-use polystyrene food ware in restaurants and throughout Alaska government. The bill, which passed the state Senate and House with bipartisan support this spring, would have seen Alaska join growing action across the country, including similar policies in - [Lineups and preview for June 27, 2026](https://buzzquad.com/lineups-and-preview-for-june-27-2026/): “It’s great,” Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said. “The at-bats have been really great these last two days, but watching those guys go out there and consistently pitch six innings or into the seventh is pretty impressive.” Bennett’s contribution to Boston’s quality start streak was six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in a no-decision - [A ‘pride match’ between Iran and Egypt — and Washington state’s gay leaders couldn’t be happier about it](https://buzzquad.com/a-pride-match-between-iran-and-egypt-and-washington-states-gay-leaders-couldnt-be-happier-about-it/): SEATTLE — On Thursday, the Washington state House speaker and its Senate president — likely the country’s first-ever pairing of openly gay state capital legislative leaders — met to strategize with progressive campaigners against a pair of conservative-backed ballot initiatives that would impose new rules on transgender children in schools and sports. To defeat the - [NFL offseason power rankings: No. 29 Cleveland Browns start over again after trading Myles Garrett](https://buzzquad.com/nfl-offseason-power-rankings-no-29-cleveland-browns-start-over-again-after-trading-myles-garrett/): Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals Regardless of whether you think the Cleveland Browns did well with the Myles Garrett trade, it should’ve been a moment of self-reflection for the franchise. And that look in the mirror couldn’t have been reassuring. Advertisement The Browns drafted one of the best - [OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm](https://buzzquad.com/openai-limits-gpt-5-6-rollout-after-government-request-says-restrictions-shouldnt-be-the-norm/): OpenAI is limiting the release of its latest AI models to a “small group of trusted partners” at the request of the U.S. government, the company said on Friday. The next-generation GPT-5.6 lineup includes the flagship Sol; Terra, a more balanced model for everyday use; and Luna, a faster and less expensive option. Although Sol - [Court Upholds Life-Saving National Soot Air Quality Standard](https://buzzquad.com/court-upholds-life-saving-national-soot-air-quality-standard/): Benjamin Song, who was convicted of shooting Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross, was sentenced to 100 years in prison for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and lesser crimes, including discharging a firearm during a violent crime, conspiracy to use and use explosives, and rioting. Song, a former US Marine, claims he shot Gross - [France have request to wear black armbands to honour Didier Deschamps’ mother denied](https://buzzquad.com/france-have-request-to-wear-black-armbands-to-honour-didier-deschamps-mother-denied/): France assistant coach Guy Stephan brought out a bouquet of flowers ahead of the Norway game to honour Deschamps’ mother. 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