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Record airport security lines among long list of DHS shutdown impacts
With the current partial shutdown and the record 43-day governmentwide shutdown last fall, most DHS employees have gone without pay for half the fiscal year that began Oct. 1.
Easter chocolate, other candy expensive despite drop in cocoa prices
Consumers looking to buy chocolate and other sweets for Easter will still be dealing with high prices, despite a fall in the cost of cocoa.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages.
Woman who was charged with attempted murder in Rihanna case enters plea
A woman from Florida pleaded not guilty Wednesday to the attempted murder of Rihanna.
Congress members shut down DHS? Then they can forget Delta’s special services
Delta Air Lines said Tuesday that it's axing perks for members of Congress amid the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Law school allows return of Charlie Kirk posters after free-speech complaint
A law student whose anti-violence posters featuring Charlie Kirk were removed from campus will be permitted to restore them -- and won't face discipline -- in what free-speech advocates cheered as a defeat for viewpoint discrimination.
A woman prosecutors say fired shots at Rihanna’s home in attempt to kill her set to appear in court
A woman charged with trying to murder Rihanna and with more than a dozen other felonies is set to appear in court to enter a plea Wednesday.
‘Completely inappropriate’: Chatbots reinforce psychotic thoughts in mentally ill users, study finds
A new study finds that all versions of the generative artificial intelligence program ChatGPT exhibit high rates of inappropriate responses to questions testing for delusions, hallucinations and paranoid thoughts.
New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from
Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.
WATCH: Melania Trump’s tech summit gets a surprise guest — a talking humanoid robot
A talking humanoid robot joined first lady Melania Trump for her international summit on technology in Washington, an eye-popping start to the second day of the session.
Movie Review: ‘They Will Kill You’ is a failed attempt at satanic, supernatural horror pulp
If you're looking for some killer real estate, might we suggest The Virgil, an exclusive, well-appointed building in New York City? It's one of those century-old hotel-condos with great bones and spacious apartments, fully furnished. One drawback they might not mention on Zillow is all the murderous satanists.
TSA warns that smaller airports could close amid marathon security wait times
U.S. airports have experienced the highest security wait times in history over the past 40 days while the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down, with some line delays stretching beyond 4 1/2 hours, the head of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers on Wednesday.
TSA wait times dwindle after ICE deploys to airports
Hourslong lines at airport security checkpoints are easing up as ICE officers help TSA.
What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children
The first jury verdict in a series of social media child safety trials this year is in - and it's not looking good for Meta. A jury in New Mexico found on Tuesday that the social media giant's platforms are harmful to children's mental health and imposed a $375 million penalty.
Longest line at Philly airport? Cheesesteaks, not security
Travelers passing through Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday may have expected long security lines. But the longest line was made of cheesesteaks.
Courtney Barnett works her way through writer’s block with a little help from a praying mantis
Courtney Barnett is proud of the new music she's releasing to the world this spring. Getting there, however, wasn't easy. It was a journey through writer's block that she overcame in part by writing about it.
A Medicaid ‘spend down’ may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn’t a DIY strategy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that more than half people over age 65 will need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing or eating at some point, either for an extended period or the rest of their lives. Some research suggests that share may be as high as two-thirds.
Supreme Court sides with Cox Communications in a copyright fight with record labels over downloads
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with internet service provider Cox Communications in its copyright fight with record labels over illegal music downloads by Cox customers.
Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance
Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to be U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators of both major political parties grilled her on vaccines and other health topics during a tense confirmation hearing, deepening doubts about her ability to secure the votes she needs for the role.
BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin its new director-general as it faces a feud with Trump
Former Google executive Matt Brittin will be the new director-general of the BBC, the broadcaster announced Wednesday, taking the helm as the U.K.'s national broadcaster faces an uncertain future and a $10 billion lawsuit from U.S. President Donald Trump.
