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President Trump posted a second AI-generated video on Tuesday night depicting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wearing a sombrero and handlebar mustache on Truth Social [thehill.com#1]. Democrats had criticized an earlier video as racist, and Rep. Madeleine Dean confronted Speaker Mike Johnson at the Capitol about not denouncing it; Johnson said it was "not [his] style," did not view it as racist, and later said the president meant it as a joke [thehill.com#1][alternet.org#1][inquirer.com#1]. Dean also pressed Johnson about the president’s speech to top military leaders earlier Tuesday; he said he hadn’t seen it but would check it out [inquirer.com#1].Highlights:Second posting:…
At the Department of Housing and Urban Development, employees were instructed to set an out-of-office message that reads, “The federal government’s spending authority expired at 11:59 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, therefore, most HUD programs have been temporarily interrupted, and most HUD employees have been told they cannot work…We regret any inconvenience the government lapse of appropriations may cause.”On the agency’s website however, a pop-up window announces, “The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need.” The same language appears on a red banner at the top of the website,…
President Trump unveiled a 20-point Gaza plan at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposing a ceasefire, a hostage-prisoner exchange, an aid surge, Hamas disarmament, and a path to eventual Palestinian self-government [theatlantic.com#4][theintercept.com#1]. The proposal states Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza and that no one will be forced to leave, while critics warn it could entrench external control or function as a war plan unless Hamas agrees [theintercept.com#1][prospect.org#2]. The push accelerated after a Sept. 9 strike in Doha led Qatar to suspend mediation; the plan has since drawn backing from the EU, the Palestinian Authority,…
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed nearly 800 generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico, setting out 10 directives to tighten fitness and grooming standards and roll back initiatives they labeled as “woke” [lemonde.fr#5][firstpost.com#2][semafor.com#4]. Trump said U.S. cities should serve as military “training grounds” in a “war from within,” signaling a greater domestic focus for some military units [bbc.com#7][japantoday.com#3][lemonde.fr#5]. Hegseth criticized “fat generals” and told commanders who disagreed to resign, underscoring an emphasis on loyalty to the new direction [japantoday.com#3][firstpost.com#2][firstpost.com#1].Highlights:Directives outlined: Hegseth rolled out 10 directives aimed at dismantling “woke” efforts, overhauling fitness standards, and imposing stricter…
Per the official synopsis: Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley’s classic tale of Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist who brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. In addition to Isaac, the cast includes Jacob Elordi as the Creature; Mia Goth as Elizabeth Valenza, who is engaged to Victor’s young brother William, played by William Kammerer; Lars Mikkelsen as Captain Anderson; Christopher Waltz as Heinrich Harlander, uncle to Elizabeth and wealthy financer of Victor’s experiments; Charles Dance as Victor’s father Leopold;…
AI isn’t just crunching data — it’s helping humans dream bigger. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, three leaders from TwelveLabs, Wonder Dynamics (an Autodesk company), and Pocket Entertainment, at the intersection of creativity and AI, will explore how machines are becoming co-creators in storytelling, film, and media. Together, they’ll dive into how AI is blurring the lines between artist and algorithm, reshaping storytelling, and opening new creative frontiers. Join this AI-infused discussion, only on the AI Stage at Disrupt, with 10,000+ startup leaders, VCs, and tech innovators. Get your discounted 20% off group passes before October 3, or save up to…
8BitDo hasn’t rushed to offer big discounts on its 2025 controllers, including the new Ultimate 2 wireless gamepad made for Switch, Switch 2, and PC. But now’s a good time to consider getting one, as there’s a rare $10 off deal available at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off next Tuesday. The white version is $59.99 (originally $69.99), while the black version is $62.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page.This is one of the best controllers out there. The second iteration boasts a handful of improvements, like the switch from Hall effect joysticks to…
Hot on the heels of Amazon’s own Ring and Blink security camera blitz, Google is announcing new Nest cameras with its Gemini AI chatbot as the main selling point in addition to improved image quality. Thankfully, there are only three new Nest products, and they’re relatively easy to understand, unlike Amazon’s entire lineup, which may require a PhD to figure out the differences between each model. New Nest Outdoor, Indoor, and Doorbell cameras © Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo The three new Nest cameras are the $150 Nest Outdoor Camera (wired, 2nd-gen), $100 Nest Indoor Camera (wired, 3rd-gen), and $180 Nest…
Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysAmazon hosted a Devices & Services event on September 30.The event featured new Ring cameras, Echo speakers and displays, Fire TV devices, and a new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.ZDNET was on-site at the event to provide the most up-to-date coverage.Amazon has just wrapped up its next Devices and Services event, an invitation-only event held on September 30 in New York City. The company uses these events to introduce new products, including Echo speakers and displays, Kindle e-readers, and Fire TVs. Also: The best Alexa devices: Expert testedThe e-commerce company announced a new…
Do you remember whatever became of your old Peloton bike or tread? The at-home fitness company was one of the most famous casualties of the postpandemic bust. After the company made huge bets on home gyms, many of us returned to our in-person or outdoor workouts. Peloton floundered. The company’s equipment was featured as the cause of death in multiple TV shows. CEO and cofounder John Foley stepped down. Amazon, Apple, and Nike were all floated as possible acquirers.However, under the leadership of new CEO Peter Stern (formerly of Ford and Apple), Peloton’s stock has slowly risen over the past…