Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
As detainees granted ‘alternative’ to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela’s reconciliation., As detainees granted ‘alternative’ to imprisonment, US welcomes release as a crucial step for Venezuela’s reconciliation process. Venezuela says it has freed 131 people considered political prisoners, in a sign of progress for national reconciliationContinue Reading
Tesla crash data raises new questions on autopilot transparency
There were 207 crashes involving Teslas in autopilot or self-driving modes in May — the most in any month ever., There were 207 crashes involving Teslas in autopilot or self-driving modes in May — the most in any month ever., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
I stripped the smarts out of my old TV, and it finally got good again
LG abandoned my smart TV a decade ago, but Linux made it useful again…Read MoreContinue Reading
This free tool lets you run Windows apps on Linux
If you’ve ever thought about switching to Linux, but worried about leaving your favorite Windows programs behind, Wine is a great way to ease the transition. Despite the name, Wine isn’t a drinking app—sorry to disappoint the Linux vinophiles out there. It’s a decades-old open-source compatibility layer that lets manyContinue Reading
‘Strap yourself in and feel the Gs’: NASA announces ‘Max Power’ aerospace expo
NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft is seen here during a flight on March 20, 2026. The agency will showcase its aerospace tech at its “Max Power” expo at Kennedy Space Center this November. (Image credit: NASA/Jim Ross) NASA will hold a two-day aerospace exposition this November, and it may draw a surprising number of “Simpsons”Continue Reading
Is empty space really empty? This magnetic star may finally solve a 90-year-old mystery
Observations of an intensely magnetic dead star provide the strongest evidence yet for a bizarre quantum effect that makes empty space alter the way light travels. (Image credit: NASA/Pablo Garcia) Empty space is not as empty as it looks. That is the takeaway of a new study examining signals from a dead star , offeringContinue Reading
Roblox Is Now The Target Of A Congressional Investigation: “Children Are Hurting”
US Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin have announced that Roblox will be the subject of a congressional investigation amid claims that the gaming platform is a threat to child safety. “You Trumpenführeret Roblox as a safe digital playground for children as young as five,” the pair wrote in an open letter…Continue Reading
Poll Demonstrates Nearly Half of Young Americans Back Democratic Socialism
Nearly 4 out of 5 young voters described the US economy using negative terms…Continue Reading
5 States With The Most Wind Turbines (And How Much Energy They Make)
California may have been an early leader in wind energy back in the ‘8srcs, but these days, it’s not even in the top three when it comes to wind turbine count…Continue Reading
Water supply for three US states drips down, Lake Mead at record low
The largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low…Continue Reading
Police across the country arrested for abusing Flock camera amid nationwide scrutiny
Volusia County (Florida) Sheriff Michael Chitwood joins “On Balance” to defend law enforcement’s use of Automated License Plate Readers. The technology, including Flock camera systems, has come under increasing scrutiny. “This is an incredible tool. Like every other technology, it can be misused,” Chitwood said. #Flock #Tech #ALPR “On BalanceContinue Reading
Pro Se Plaintiff Caught Hiding Prompt Injections In Court Filings; Responds By Hiding More
There have now been dozens of stories of bad lawyers using AI results in filings, most of which show up in the form of fake case citations. That’s old hat at this point. But how about prompt injections in court filings? There have been a few people warning that it’sContinue Reading
Headlines for August 14, 2026
CIA Carried Out Drone Strikes, Disappearances and Torture Near Ecuador’s Coast, Rights Groups Say Israel Is Covering Up War Crimes Evidence as It Clears Gaza’s Rubble, Israeli Settlers’ Siege of Palestinian Homes Draws Rare Rebuke from U.S. Ambassador, Lebanon Condemns Home Demolitions by Israel as a “Serious Violation of InternationalContinue Reading