Stevens defects to back El-Sayed’s Michigan opponent as Trump delivers anti-Muslim tirade | First Thing
Trump called Democratic candidate a ‘jihadist’ as El-Sayed’s defeated primary opponent backs Republican Mike Rogers. Plus an Australian fish worth its weight in goldGood morning. Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate…
A lackluster response to North Carolina flooding disasters is eroding Republican support in one county
At more than $52m, the race has become the most expensive in US history, but residents are fed up with floodingAida Havel mulled her fate over coffee after working the early voting polls all day in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. “We are trapped,” she…
You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
As governments urge public to prepare for cyber-attacks and natural disasters, US focuses on military preparationGovernments around the world are spearheading new campaigns to encourage the general public to be prepared for a host of emergencies that…
I’m a wealthy Californian. The billionaire tax is a win for everyone | George Zimmer
The measure would ease inequality and bolster healthcare – without draining our coffers or triggering a billionaire exodusOn Tuesday, California voters will decide whether to enact Proposition 40, a one-time, 5% tax on the net worth of about 250…
This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
This DIY e-paper display works in two official ecosystems or on your own server.
When You Should—and Shouldn’t—Use AI to Search the Web
Chatbots are often quite good at retrieving the information you want from the web. But sometimes you’ll get better results by typing your query into a good old search engine.
18 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2026): Headsets, Desks, Monitors
Shopping for a PC gamer? This is the gear we use ourselves, starting at prices as low as $12.
Supermarkets across Europe hit by new fridge cyberattacks
Supermarkets across Europe were hit Monday by a new wave of apparent cyberattacks affecting fridges and freezers.
Folarin Balogun takes a first, tiny step toward moving on from a calamitous summer
The USMNT striker scored his first goal since the World Cup in a losing effort against Paris FC. Could it lead to something more? Before this weekend, the last time Folarin Balogun scored was in the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at…
Want to Sign With a Hollywood Agent? Start Making Fun of AI
Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.