A violent traffic stop on Singer Island in South Florida has sparked outrage, as a video captured the arrest of an 18-year-old U.S. citizen and his migrant workers co-workers. The detainee, Kenny Laynez, was held for six hours before being released. Authorities were overheard discussing a $30,000 bonus they hoped to receive from the detention. … Read more
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has completed its investigation into Tom Hayes, a former senior investment banker, after finding no evidence of insider trading that led to his conviction in 2012. Hayes’ exoneration marks the end of a long and contentious process. The FCA released the transcript of its chat with Hayes, which revealed … Read more
AMD’s new Threadripper Pro 9995WX is the world’s fastest workstation processor. However, it doesn’t come with a built-in cooler. Geekerwan, a Chinese tech tuber, has found an unusual solution to cool this powerful CPU. Geekerwan removed the radiator and pump from his BMW M4 and attached them to his Shimada Peak processor. The M4’s cooling … Read more
British actor Micheal Ward, known for roles in Top Boy, Small Axe, and Blue Story, has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who won the Rising Star prize at the Bafta Film Awards last year, denies all charges. The Metropolitan Police said the alleged offences took … Read more
This week’s Video Friday brings you an exciting selection of awesome robotics videos, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations in the field. From Mars exploration to humanoid robots and intelligent systems, our friends at IEEE Spectrum have curated a great lineup for you. First up, AeroVironment has unveiled Skyfall, a potential future mission concept for … Read more
A popular women’s dating safety app, Tea, has been hit with a data breach exposing users’ personal information. Users from the 4chan forum have discovered an exposed database hosted on Firebase, claiming to be sharing sensitive details such as selfies and uploaded identification documents. The vulnerability allows anyone to access this information without authentication. Tea … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has accused Israel of blocking humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, calling for international agencies to take over its distribution. Carney’s comments came hours after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in September. Macron’s move was met with criticism … Read more
If you’re unable to access the Post-Gazette website due to a “timed out” error (ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT), try these troubleshooting steps: First, check your internet connection and ensure that all cables are securely connected. Reboot any routers, modems, or other network devices if necessary. Next, allow Google Chrome to access your network by adjusting your firewall settings. … Read more
President Trump believes cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper, but experts say it’s not that simple. Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s decision on interest rates affects mortgage rates, which are a significant factor in high home prices. Trump argues that lower interest rates would help people afford homes. However, experts like Robert Reich, former … Read more
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 kicked off with a festive start, as fans gathered to celebrate pop culture and comics. The convention floor was abuzz, while packed panels drew in crowds. But it was the cosplayers who truly stole the show. On Day 1, io9 spotted an array of characters from popular franchises. Marvel enthusiasts sported … Read more