Kristi Noem Suggests Biden’s Dog Should Have Been Killed, Too

The South Dakota governor, defending her tale of shooting and killing her family’s dog, suggested that President Biden’s German shepherd, Commander, had merited a similar fate.

Hamas claims responsibility for a rocket attack that closes a crossing between Israel and Gaza.

For Markus Johnson, Prison and Mental Illness Equaled a Death Sentence

The downward spiral of one inmate, Markus Johnson, shows the larger failures of the nation’s prisons to care for the mentally ill.

Tesla plans to charge some Model Y owners to unlock more range

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted on Friday that the Standard Range rear-wheel drive Model Y the company has been building and selling “over the last several months” actually has more range than the 260 miles they were sold with. Pending “regulatory approval,” he wrote that the company will unlock another 40–60 miles of total range, depending on which battery Model Y owners have, “for $1,500 to $2,000.”

Tesla replaced the Standard Range Model Y with a 320-mile...

Kristi Noem's other dog fears for his life on 'SNL' Weekend Update

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem wrote about shooting her puppy in her memoir. On 'SNL,' her other dog worries he's next.

Laugh Through The Monday Blues With These 14 Hilarious Weekend Tweets

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Xiaomi Watch S3 Review: Quirky Customization

With swappable bezels and plenty of stamina, Xiaomi’s barebones smartwatch is a bargain.

How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It

Upgrading to a shiny new device? Here’s how to restore your old phone to its factory settings.

Marlon Wayans on ‘Good Grief’ and the Death of His Parents

The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after the death of his parents.

Talk of Escape: Trump’s Possible Return Rattles D.C.

At Washington dinner parties, dark jokes abound about where to go into exile if the former president reclaims the White House.

Trump’s Appeal to Latino Evangelicals: One Pastor’s Conversion Story

Republicans have spent years drawing Latino evangelicals into their fold. At one growing church in the Las Vegas suburbs, Donald J. Trump is reaping the benefits.

Police Arrest Dozens in Protest at Art Institute of Chicago

The Chicago police said that 68 people had been arrested and charged with trespassing.

Police Clear a Pro-Palestinian Encampment at USC for a Second Time

The university has been in turmoil following the decision not to allow its valedictorian, who is Muslim, to speak at graduation.

After a U.N. official says there is famine in northern Gaza, Israel pushes back.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s how to see it

The Eta Aquarids as viewed from Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. | Photo: Thilina Kaluthotage / NurPhoto via Getty Images

If you’ve got clear skies and want an excuse to get away from town, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is roughly at its peak and should be going strong tonight. Made up of remnants of Halley’s Comet that the Earth passes through, this annual shower is active from April 15th to May 27th and can show up at a rate of about 10–30 meteors per hour, according to the American...

32 Products Under $10 That Are So Fantastic You’ll Feel Like A Genius Just For Owning Them

If you've yet to clean your jewelry with a Dazzle Stik, now is your chance.

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J.J. Watt: I'd return if Texans 'absolutely need it'

J.J. Watt said Saturday that he'd return to play this season for the Texans but only if DeMeco Ryans absolutely needs it.

Sony CRE-E10 Review: Well-Rounded Hearing Aids

Sony’s CRE-E10 hearing aids offer long battery life, high-quality audio, and an earbud-like design.

Better Siri is coming: what Apple’s research says about its AI plans

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Apple hasn’t talked too much about AI so far — but it’s been working on stuff. A lot of stuff.

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A speedrunner’s quest to (re)build the perfect N64 controller

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A good video game speedrun is a marvel to witness. You watch players fly through your favorite games, hitting impossible jumps and finding shortcuts you never knew existed. It makes you see a familiar game in a whole new light. If you’ve never watched a speedrun, check out this world-record run through the original Super Mario Bros., and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Being, you know, a speedrun, it’ll take all of five minutes of your...