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2 mosques in the West Bank are set on fire during a deadly surge in settler violence
TEL AVIV — Two mosques in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were set on fire overnight in apparent Israeli settler attacks, officials said Sunday, after a spate of deadly violence that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. The violence comes as Palestinians and the Israeli opposition accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-line government of turning a blind…
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Jailed MAGA influencer ridiculed for behind-bars complaint: ‘Have you tried crying?’
The X account of Andrew Tate, the MAGA-aligned influencer facing extradition for a slew of charges that include child pornography, bemoaned conditions in his jail cell Sunday – and was immediately mocked. Tate, who’s frequently boasted about his closeness to the Trump family, appeared to be communicating from a Special Housing Unit following his arrest…
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Do I have to pay for a AAA membership to get its insurance?
Dear Liz: I have my homeowners and auto insurance with the auto club. For the past few years, I have called them about their $59 yearly membership fee. I advised them that I did not need any of their services, as my last three new cars have their own roadside service. I was shocked to…
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Screen time can have dire effects on children’s development — including memory and language delays: officials
As screens compete for families’ attention, children’s development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn. Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children, impacting attention spans, memory and language skills, according to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, interim surgeon general and principal deputy assistant secretary of health. “Parents are now fighting for attention…
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Emma Roberts and Cody John go bar hopping with wedding party after rehearsal dinner
Emma Roberts and Cody John stepped out to several bars following their rehearsal dinner in Idaho. The “We’re the Millers” star and the actor took their bridal party and family members to a bar called Casino in Ketchum on Friday night, per exclusive photos obtained by Page Six. The A-lister was seen donning a chiffon…
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Everything about Aaron Donald’s past and Rams’ present point to him coming back
When he retired in March 2024, I thought: That makes sense, the only person who could possibly stop Aaron Donald would be Aaron Donald. Now I’m not so sure. Because it’s starting to look like even Aaron Donald might not be able to stop Aaron Donald. The defensive lineman could be back terrorizing the NFL…
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‘The Odyssey’ Drops Just 30% From Opening Weekend As It Crosses $600 Million Globally
Universal/Syncopy’s “The Odyssey” has followed up its $123.5 million domestic opening weekend with a historic follow-up. Earning $87 million in its second weekend, it has held its weekend drop to just 30%. That stands among the top 3 lowest second weekend percentage drops ever for a film with a $100 million-plus opening, sitting behind only…
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Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn on AI, User Motivation, and Expanding Beyond Languages
Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn —Courtesy Duolingo When Luis von Ahn was 8 years old, growing up in Guatemala City, his mother bought him a computer. He was upset because he actually wanted a Nintendo, he recalls. “But you know, it changed my life because I learned how to use a computer.” That led to…
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Meta Desperately Trying to Ban Creeps Misusing Its AI “Pervert Glasses”
Meta’s camera-equipped AI glasses have quickly turned into a massively controversial accessory. They’ve been used by all kinds of charlatans and brutes to harass strangers, from pickup artist “manfluencers” filming themselves approaching strangers to juvenile pranksters recording members of the public without their consent. Consequently, the backlash to Meta’s “pervert glasses” has reached a fever…
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The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings for 2026: 1. ST. JOHN BOSCO: Braves have few weaknesses but must prove they can win in the rain after last season’s first-round playoff debacle to Orange Lutheran. 2. CORONA CENTENNIAL: The offense is going to be balanced and explosive with quarterback Jaden Jefferson the trigger…