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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie halt at least for now a pair of prosecutions that had hastened concerns that the Justice Department was being weaponized to pursue the president’s political adversaries and amount to a stunning rebuke of the Trump administration’s legal maneuvering to install a loyal, and inexperienced, prosecutor willing to…
Researchers found that tracking apps like MyFitnessPal sometimes play a factor in promoting unrealistic goals and feelings of shame, leading to users struggling to meet their health goals or abandoning them altogether Fitness-tracking platforms have made it easier for anyone to download an app, set a goal and simply follow algorithm-based recommendations on their health journey. For some, that experience is gratifying, as users can quantify their progress, have measurable targets to hit and find greater motivation toward their fitness goals. But recent research suggests these apps could have the opposite effect for some users. In a study published in…
Hot on the heels of Google’s Gemini 3 Pro release, Anthropic has announced an update for its flagship Opus model. Now at version 4.5, the new system offers state-of-the-art performance in coding, computer use and office tasks. No surprise there, those have been some of Claude’s greatest strengths for a while. The good news is Anthropic is rolling out a handful of existing tools more broadly alongside Opus 4.5. It’s also releasing one new feature.To start, the company’s Chrome extension, Claude for Chrome, is now available to all Max users. Anthropic is also introducing a feature called infinite chat. Provided…
Cardano faced an unexpected shock when a corrupted transaction aimed at Charles Hoskinson’s personal stake pool caused the network to split for several hours. The incident triggered confusion, exposed weaknesses, and sparked a heated clash over motive and responsibility. Here is how a single action spiraled into a full-scale disruption. Cardano Founder Targeted, Network Shaken The Cardano network faced unexpected disruption on November 21, 2025, after an incident targeting the founder’s personal stake pool. What began as a ‘test’ by a stake pool operator quickly escalated into a risky experiment on the main network, where he reportedly followed unverified AI-generated…
There’s no denying Apple’s massive reputation in the tech world. And it appears it’s not just hype — our reviews put an Apple product at the top of our buying guides to tablets, smartwatches, smartphones and laptops. But Apple devices aren’t cheap. That’s why it’s a good idea to wait for Apple Black Friday deals. You won’t find pure discounts at Apple’s site, but retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and more are happy to discount iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and AirPods— and we’ve rounded up the best sales right here. Check out the best Black Friday Apple deals…
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler, has come under fire for sending marketing notifications directly to vehicle owners’ infotainment screens, sparking a heated debate about the appropriateness of such tactics. The Drive reports that Stellantis has begun pushing marketing notifications and pop-up ads directly to the infotainment screens of Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler vehicles. The ads, which promote loyalty cash discounts for new car purchases, have been labeled by some as an intrusive and unwelcome invasion of their driving experience. The issue first came to light when auto writer and car enthusiast Zerin Dube shared a photo of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says that it is investigating Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona for possible breaches of military law after Kelly joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.The Pentagon’s statement, which was posted on social media on Monday, cited a federal law that allows retired servicemembers to be recalled to active duty on orders of the defense secretary.The Pentagon’s statement, which was posted on social media on Monday, cited a federal law that allows retired service members to be recalled to active duty on orders of…
These days, Black Friday is the longest day of the year. We’re a week out from the big day, but amazing deals are already popping up for some of our favorite subscription services. This is a great time to lock in a long-term deal on a streaming platform like Apple TV or HBO Max, but there’s even more to explore beyond that, from a big discount on MasterClass (to pick up a new hobby with all the money you’re saving) and one of the best offers I’ve ever seen for DeleteMe (which cleans your personal data off the internet while…
Other racket sports like Padel may be gaining momentum in the U.S., but developers and operators are still all-in on pickleball It’s become a challenge to go anywhere without spotting a pickleball court, or, to the dismay of some basketball players, finding their familiar courts converted for pickleball play. The all-ages-friendly sport may feel saturated, yet the reality is very different as developers and operators continue to build pickleball into their long-term plans as both an amenity and a social experience. If anything, the infrastructure around pickleball is getting bigger and harder to ignore, based on the latest developments. The Biggest Indoor…
Elon Musk’s X recently rolled out a new feature that shows the location that accounts operate from. Many anonymous accounts claiming to be MAGA yet pushing division in the conservative movement have been exposed as operating from India, Pakistan, and other nations. Popular influencers with known identities are pointing out foreign fakers, most of which who have claimed to be Americans for years. Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) recently rolled out a new feature for user profiles that displays more information about accounts, including which country or region they are based in. Now, X users can go to an…