1 hour ago Professor Emeritus Barry Vercoe, a pioneering force in computer music, dies at 87

Widely known for his Synthetic Performer, Csound language, and work on the MPEG-4 audio standard, Vercoe positioned MIT as a hub for music technology through leadership roles with the Media Lab and Music and Theater Arts Section.

Events

2 h. ago Texas flood survivor forced to break through window, cling to meter box for hours to stay alive

Texas flood victim Christian Fell credited God for his survival after he was forced to cling to a meter box for hours during the deadly flash flooding.

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2 h. ago Jake Paul's boxing promotion pursuing legal action against critics claiming fights 'staged'

Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul's business partner, said his team is "actively" looking into pursuing legal action against Piers Morgan for claiming Paul's fights are "staged."

Politics

2 h. ago NY Times published Mamdani college application story to avoid getting scooped by Christopher Rufo: Report

The NY Times reportedly pushed out its report on Zohran Mamdani's Columbia University application on Thursday to avoid getting scooped by other journalists.

Politics

3 h. ago ESPN Ripped for Post About Bobby Jenks' Death: 'Should be Ashamed'

An ESPN social media post about the recent death of White Sox World Series champion closer Bobby Jenks has drawn considerable backlash after the network referred to Jenks as merely being "on the roster" for that 2005 championship season. The post ESPN Ripped for Post About Bobby Jenks’ Death: ‘Should be Ashamed’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Pro wrestling legend Kevin Nash fires off hot take after skipping Independence Day celebration

Pro wrestling legend Kevin Nash wrote on social media last week he didn't celebrate the Independence Day holiday because "we're not the home of the free."

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5 h. ago Top Democrats admit 'failure,' fecklessness on border in scathing NY Times report

Democratic leaders admitted "failure" on border policies as blue districts vote for Trump, with lawmakers pushing for stronger security measures and faster asylum processing.

Politics

6 h. ago ESPN draws backlash for social media post on World Series champ Bobby Jenks' death

Bobby Jenks died last week after battling stomach cancer but it was ESPN's social media post about his death that caught the attention of the baseball world.

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6 h. ago Sparks' social media account takes swipe at Fever's Sophie Cunningham over WNBA expansion remarks

The Los Angeles Sparks' social media account took a swipe at the Indiana Fever and guard Sophie Cunningham after winning their matchup on Saturday.

Politics

8 h. ago Hegseth vows to restore warrior mentality and raise standards in sweeping military transformation

Pete Hegseth shares his vision for rebuilding the military with a focus on 'warrior ethos', equal physical standards, and reflects on Operation Midnight Hammer's success.

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8 h. ago Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley stake their claims on social media

Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley stake their claims on social media  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago CBS parent company sparks massive outrage with Trump lawsuit settlement

Not everyone is thrilled that Paramount Global and CBS agreed on Tuesday to settle President Trump’s $20 billion election interference lawsuit against the network.

Society

13 h. ago College football coach shares social media plea for daughter missing in Texas floods: 'Prayers for a miracle'

College football coach Wade Lytal turned to social media seeking his daughter, Kellyanne, who went missing from Camp Mystic after the catastrophic Texas floods.

Events

16 h. ago Seattle's Frei suffers head injury in dramatic match end, updates condition on social media

Seattle's Frei suffers head injury in dramatic match end, updates condition on social media  KING5.com

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16 h. ago New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents

New US directive for visa applicants turns social media feeds into political documents  The Conversation

Politics

17 h. ago 'Superman' director reveals reboot will tackle politics and kindness, tells 'jerks' to 'screw' off

New "Superman" director James Gunn discussed how the film addresses politics, morality, and immigration while highlighting the character's belief in human kindness.

Politics

18 h. ago FOX Corporation launches relief campaign following devastating Texas floods

FOX Corporation launched a relief campaign following deadly flash floods in Texas and urged viewers to help those impacted.

Events

23 h. ago Hunter Biden told Joe 'I sure would love having you back' prior to his exit from 2024 race: Book excerpt

Hunter Biden told Joe Biden that he would "love" to have his father back ahead of his decision to leave the race, according to a new book excerpt.

Politics

23 h. ago NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani's professor father claimed Hitler inspired by Abraham Lincoln

Ivy League professor father of NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani linked Hitler's Holocaust to Abraham Lincoln during comments at a 2022 panel discussion hosted by the Asia Society.

Events

25 h. ago Jeffries sidesteps question about Mamdani identifying as Asian, African

Hakeem Jeffries sidestepped a question about Zohran Mamdani's college application during an interview on MSNBC Saturday, focusing on affordability in New York City.

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