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  • Jason Weisberger
    3:54 pm Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    MacOS Tahoe 26 is neither Ultra or Max Image Apple

    Also failing to earn cool branding S, Pro, or Mini, and abandoning its revision number, this new macOS is differentiated by year. There will be no Sweet 16 for macOS—all… Read the rest of the article: MacOS Tahoe 26 is neither Ultra or Max

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  • Jason Weisberger
    11:39 am Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    If you like novels about the existential crisis of post-apocalytic consumer electronics, this one's for you Image: Amazon

    Adrian Tchaikovsky's Service Model is a fun and funny view of a Robotic valet's life after murdering its human. In the vein of Muderbot or Sea of Rust, Tchaikovsky examines… Read the rest of the article: If you like novels about the existential crisis of post-apocalytic consumer electronics, this one's for you

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  • Jason Weisberger
    11:10 am Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    The Battle of Los Angeles: ICE raids, peaceful protests, and political theatrics Image: J.D.S/shutterstock.com

    The skies are clear over Los Angeles, regardless of what Republicans want you to think. Los Angeles knows the difference between a peaceful protest and a riot. Over the many… Read the rest of the article: The Battle of Los Angeles: ICE raids, peaceful protests, and political theatrics

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  • Jason Weisberger
    12:02 pm Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    "It is probably better not to drink your pee" (video) Image: GladkovPhoto / shutterstock.com

    Science has discovered that pee is not sterile, and you ought not to drink it. This was a popular story in the Boy Scouts. If lost in the desert without… Read the rest of the article: "It is probably better not to drink your pee" (video)

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:37 am Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    Denver residents renew legal battle over stinky Purina pet food plant Image: Joseph Sohm/shutterstock.com

    A lawsuit filed last year against Denver's Purina pet food plant, alleging it smells terrible, was oddly dismissed and then refiled by new plaintiffs. There is no doubt the pet… Read the rest of the article: Denver residents renew legal battle over stinky Purina pet food plant

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:46 am Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    Lincoln Project on Trump chickening out Image: YouTube

    This ad seems sure to get under the Orange Chicken's skin. Trump's whipsawing economic policies are doing more to embarrass him than make America anything like "great." Having earned the… Read the rest of the article: Lincoln Project on Trump chickening out

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:18 am Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    California's Sonoma County sued for illegal mass surveillance Katherine Welles/shutterstock

    Give them an inch and they take a mile. Sonoma County authorized a drone surveillance program to weed out illegal cannabis farms. A lawsuit alleges the County is conducting warrantless… Read the rest of the article: California's Sonoma County sued for illegal mass surveillance

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  • Jason Weisberger
    8:56 am Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    Russia trolls Trump-Musk feud by offering Elon political asylum Russian Elon Musk

    Perhaps Moscow wants free Starlink? It certainly can't be for the awesome pickup truck designs. First deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Dmitry Novikov has made… Read the rest of the article: Russia trolls Trump-Musk feud by offering Elon political asylum

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  • Jason Weisberger
    11:39 am Thu, Jun 5, 2025
    If you like steampunk on a train, this is your book

    I had a hard time putting down The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands; it is one of the best steampunk books I've read in a long time. I generally… Read the rest of the article: If you like steampunk on a train, this is your book

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:18 am Thu, Jun 5, 2025
    Trump's concerning incoherent blather Sarah A. Boardman's portrait of president Donald Trump modified to meet his needs

    Meeting with Germany's chancellor, Donald Trump sounded like he has pudding for brains. Here are a few more examples of Donald Trump not seeming to understand what he is talking… Read the rest of the article: Trump's concerning incoherent blather

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:49 am Thu, Jun 5, 2025
    Nancy Mace blocks inquiry into Elon Musk's ketamine fueled cost-cutting Elon Musk at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock.com)

    Chairperson of the House Oversight Committee, and bathroom policeperson, Nancy Mace played parliamentary games to block an inquiry into Elon Musk's drug use whilst working for the taxpayers. Elon Musk… Read the rest of the article: Nancy Mace blocks inquiry into Elon Musk's ketamine fueled cost-cutting

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:49 am Tue, Jun 3, 2025
    Andor Season 2 was fantastic credit: hafizi / Shutterstock.com

    The second season of Disney+ streaming prequel to a prequel, "Andor," was fantastic. "Rogue One" was my favorite Star Wars movie. I could not get enough of it when it… Read the rest of the article: Andor Season 2 was fantastic

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:35 am Tue, Jun 3, 2025
    Sued for malicious prosecution, Alina Habba enters the "find out" phase Image: Joe Tabacca / shutterstock.com

    Unlike the woman Alina Habba pretended to represent, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is unlikely to settle for an "undisclosed amount." After her performative malicious prosecution and false arrest of Mayor… Read the rest of the article: Sued for malicious prosecution, Alina Habba enters the "find out" phase

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:57 am Tue, Jun 3, 2025
    This cake takes the cake

    This reddit post is fantastic. It is clear what is about to happen, and yet it remains a surprise nonetheless. The celebrant's thumbs up is classic, and her disgust is… Read the rest of the article: This cake takes the cake

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:48 am Tue, Jun 3, 2025
    Trump screams about a California teenager to MAGA hordes Image: a katz / shutterstock.com

    Unhappy that no one is listening to him, convicted felon #47, Donald Trump, rages on over a California teenager winning a contest. The California Interscholastic Federation did attempt some last-minute… Read the rest of the article: Trump screams about a California teenager to MAGA hordes

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  • Jason Weisberger
    10:38 am Mon, Jun 2, 2025
    How fast food drive-thrus manipulate your mind and wallet Image: Dr. Victor Wong / shutterstock.com

    From layout choices to advanced algorithms, this video shares the secrets of drive-thru science. There should be no surprise that chain restaurants have invested a significant amount in drive-thru architecture,… Read the rest of the article: How fast food drive-thrus manipulate your mind and wallet

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:52 am Mon, Jun 2, 2025
    While adults rage, California athletes embrace trans champion AB Hernandez

    Jurupa Valley High's AB Hernandez, a transgender high school athlete, achieved top placements at California's state track championships, receiving widespread support from fellow competitors despite Trump threatening to withhold funding… Read the rest of the article: While adults rage, California athletes embrace trans champion AB Hernandez

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:38 am Mon, Jun 2, 2025
    Remorseless Senator Ernst's bitter-sounding non-apology (video) MAGA lunatic Joni Ernst

    Invoking the tooth fairy and Jesus in her non-apology, Senator Ernst sounds like the wicked witch. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst recently told someone unhappy about losing their medical care that… Read the rest of the article: Remorseless Senator Ernst's bitter-sounding non-apology (video)

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:21 am Mon, Jun 2, 2025
    Mike Lindell blames it all on Satan Image: melissamn / shutterstock.com

    When asked who is behind all this "voting machine fraud," MyPillow Conspiracy Theorist Mike Lindell identifies "Satan." Perhaps Lindell's insanity defense needed a stronger foundation. At a press conference leading… Read the rest of the article: Mike Lindell blames it all on Satan

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  • Jason Weisberger
    9:04 am Mon, Jun 2, 2025
    TikTokers are slathering beef fat on their faces, and dermatologists are alarmed Juice Flair/shutterstock.com

    Holy cow, Batman! People are rubbing beef tallow all over themselves. Despite the advice shared by dermatologists, some people are using rendered beef fat as a new skin care product.… Read the rest of the article: TikTokers are slathering beef fat on their faces, and dermatologists are alarmed

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