Roku apps loading slow? 9 quick fixes I try before blaming my Wi-Fi
If your Roku is lagging, with apps struggling to open, it might not be your Wi-Fi. Here's what I do to fix performance.
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: I compared two of the best navigation apps - here's my pick
Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it compare to Google Maps today? Here's the verdict after extended use.
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center was meant to be temporary: DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz always was meant to be temporary
New York to restrict ICE despite threat from Trump's border czar
President Donald Trumps border czar has threatened to flood the zone with immigration agents if New York passes bills to limit local coordination with the federal governments crackdown
LA not liable in death of girl hit by police officer's stray bullet, jury finds
A jury has found the city of Los Angeles not liable in the killing of a 14-year-old girl who was hit by a police officers stray bullet during a shootout in 2021
WaPo Satellite Analysis: Iran Hit More Than 225 U.S. Military Assets Across Region Through Mid-April
A review of satellite imagery by The Washington Post shows damage inflicted by Iran exceeds that reported by the Defense Department. ... The post WaPo Satellite Analysis: Iran Hit More Than 225 U.S. Military Assets Across Region Through Mid-April appeared first on The New American .
Critics: Jayapal Conducting Private Diplomacy to Undermine Trump Oil Sanctions on Cuba
Far-left Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington is under fire for possibly violating the Logan Act by engaging in private conversations with foreign countries about shipping oil to Cuba. The congresswoman apparently thinks she can pursue private diplomacy to overturn President Trumps decision to stop oil shipments to the Caribbean communist outpost after U.S. forces ... The post Critics: Jayapal Conducting Private Diplomacy to Undermine Trump Oil Sanctions on Cuba appeared first on The New American .
A kitten survives a tornado and his tiny meows bring rescue
Storm chaser Ashton Lemley was helping search through a Mississippi trailer park destroyed by tornadoes when he heard a kitten meowing from the rubble
Israeli Lobby Spends $10 Million to Defeat Massie
A Kentucky primary race has become a battle between neocon megadonors and an emerging right-wing/libertarian coalition. ... The post Israeli Lobby Spends $10 Million to Defeat Massie appeared first on The New American .
Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault
The man charged with assault for spraying vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a deal with prosecutors
Suspect in deadly Austin bar shooting was 'lone actor,' FBI probe finds
The FBI says the man who killed three people and wounded more than a dozen others in a mass shooting at a downtown Austin, Texas, bar in March acted alone and there's no evidence he was supported or directed by a foreign terrorist group
Study Finds Cell Phone Bans Dont Help Grades
A large-scale study found no correlation between school cell phone bans and higher test scores, though the findings pointed to increased levels of well-being among students. What do you think? The post Study Finds Cell Phone Bans Dont Help Grades appeared first on The Onion .
FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
I started clearing my Roku cache, and it fixed my biggest TV complaint
Clearing my Roku cache takes less than a minute. When I remember to do it, my system runs like new.
ReMarkable Paper Pure vs. Amazon Kindle Scribe: I've written on both E Ink tablets - this one wins
I compared two of the best black-and-white e-readers on the market; they look similar but have very different use cases.
U.S. Foreign Intervention Is Fueling Global Nuclearization
Globalist foreign policy experts suggest that U.S. foreign meddling is causing rogue nations like North Korea to build nuclear weapons. ... The post U.S. Foreign Intervention Is Fueling Global Nuclearization appeared first on The New American .
Lost your Roku remote? Here are four ways you can still control your TV
You can still watch your favorite shows even if your Roku remote has disappeared. Here's how.
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina
Noah Kahan, the singer-songwriter behind Stick Season, has topped the Billboard 200 chart with his new album, The Great Divide. The Onion shares everything you need to know about Kahan. Genre: Barn wedding Influenced By: Growing up listening to oldies like Hozier and Bon Iver Fans Call Themselves: Empaths Signature Hairstyle: The Crucible Ideal First [] The post Artist Profile: Noah Kahan appeared first on The Onion .
Harry Styles Hits It Off With Zo Kravitzs Mom A Little Too Well
NEW YORKExpressing resentment as the evening dragged on into its fifth hour, actress Zo Kravitz was reportedly upset this week after fianc Harry Styles hit it off with her mom a little too well. Im glad they found something to talk about; I just assumed the conversation would be more about me, or at least [] The post Harry Styles Hits It Off With Zo Kravitzs Mom A Little Too Well appeared first on The Onion .
Man accused of firebombing Colorado demonstrators pleads guilty to murder
Man accused of firebombing Colorado demonstrators pleads guilty to murder
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews
Hundreds of readers bought this E Ink tablet - and I highly recommend it
ZDNET readers love this E Ink tablet, thanks to its paper-to-pen writing experience and versatile uses.
This Lenovo laptop might be its most competitive Dell XPS rival yet - my test results prove it
Lenovo's Pro 9i Aura Edition is a powerful laptop that boasts strong sustained performance, a vivid display, and a robust cooling system.
Whoop vs. Fitbit Air: I compared Google's new fitness band to the industry favorite
Taking on Whoop, Google unveiled its brand new screenless fitness band, the Fitbit Air. Here's which one is better, by the specs.
Trump Shares Recipe For Famous Better Than Pedophilia Cake
WASHINGTONClaiming that his signature dessert had garnered rave reviews from victims and co-conspirators alike, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Tuesday to share the recipe for his famous Better than Pedophilia cake.This decadent, easy-to-throw-together cake will be the star of any child-trafficking meetup you bring it to, and just like pedophilia, once you [] The post Trump Shares Recipe For Famous Better Than Pedophilia Cake appeared first on The Onion .
Customer Waits Until Barista Watching To Disarm Gunman
LOS ANGELESIn an effort to ensure his good deed did not go unseen and unappreciated, customer Angus Helms waited until the barista was watching to disarm a gunman at Highland Ground coffee shop, sources confirmed Tuesday.Dammit, shes still got her head down to empty out the cash register for this guy, and if I grab [] The post Customer Waits Until Barista Watching To Disarm Gunman appeared first on The Onion .
Garfield Director BegsChris Pratt To Stop Ad-Libbing Bible Verses
LOS ANGELESIn a desperate effort to get production of the animated film sequel back on schedule, Garfield Movie 2 director Mark Dindal reportedly begged lead voice actor Chris Pratt to stop ad-libbing Bible verses Thursday.The line is Is that lasagna I smell? not A companion of gluttons shames his father, said Dindal, storming into the [] The post Garfield Director BegsChris Pratt To Stop Ad-Libbing Bible Verses appeared first on The Onion .
Delaney Airhart and Jack Trusler
The bride and groom spent Sunday under the impression that they were cementing their union in the eyes of God, who unfortunately was busy watching a Frasier rerun at the time. The post Delaney Airhart and Jack Trusler appeared first on The Onion .
Hungarys Magyar Reveals Socialist-globalist Colors; EU Court Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Law
Prime Minister-designate Pter Magyar has already begun moving the formerly conservative Hungary toward socialism and globalism. ... The post Hungarys Magyar Reveals Socialist-globalist Colors; EU Court Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Law appeared first on The New American .
China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
China is signaling that Taiwan will be a priority ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping next week
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
Faith leaders in Southern California are uniting after devastating twin wildfires that hit the region in January 2025 causing unprecedented losses
Cruise company says 29 passengers left hantavirus outbreak ship on April 24, after 1st fatality on board
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers who were accused of bribery
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 former defense ministers who were accused of bribery
Trump wants to paint the Eisenhower office building white. Now a key federal agency considers it
President Donald Trump's plan to put a coat of white paint on the granite exterior of a historic building that's part of the White House complex is getting a hearing by a key federal agency
Republicans once saw Michigan as ripe for a takeover, but the mood is shifting
Michigan Republicans once viewed 2026 as their best chance to reclaim power in the battleground state
Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump's criticism over Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican to mend ties after President Donald Trumps criticisms of Pope Leo XIV and the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran
Man charged in Colorado firebomb attack on demonstrators to plead guilty to murder
A man accused of a firebomb attack on a demonstration in Colorado is set to plead guilty to murder and other charges
Best travel VPNs of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
If you want to avoid missing your favorite show on your next vacation, check out our favorite travel VPNs of 2026.
10 secret Netflix codes I use to find hidden movies - try them now
Netflix codes make it easy to find buried genres and micro-categories. Here's how to use them - and my favorite ones.
The best VPN extensions for Chrome in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed
Chrome VPN extensions hide your online activities and improve your privacy without disrupting your browsing session. These are ZDNET's top picks.
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesdays Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evenings drawing of the Powerball game were: 18-27-51-65-68, Powerball: 5
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court is not political
Chief Justice John Roberts says Supreme Court justices are not political actors.
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to vote on a plan to reshape a majority-Black congressional district
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race
Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart
Authorities are searching the home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996
Alaska wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters to protect caribou, judge says
A judge says Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing bears as part of a plan to help recover a herd of caribou that was once an important source of food for Alaska Native hunters
I've fully converted to adaptive chargers from fast ones and already feel safer
Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low. My favorite model is ideally suited for overnight charges.
How I upgraded my Sonos soundbar's audio quality - 3 easy and free methods
If you're not satisfied with your soundbar's audio performance, these quick and simple tweaks made a big difference for me.
Runner competing in 250-mile ultramarathon dies after having medical emergency
A runner in a grueling 250-mile ultramarathon on trails across northern Arizona has died after experiencing a medical emergency
This Capital City Just Banned Advertising for Meat, Fossil Fuels, and
The globalist greentopians are dead serious about their anti-prosperity agenda, as evidenced by this city's banning advertising for meat. ... The post This Capital City Just Banned Advertising for Meat, Fossil Fuels, and appeared first on The New American .
GOP Must Remember Frederick Douglass to Win: KCarl Smith
America can still be saved from Marxism and tyranny but Republicans in particular will have to remember former slave turned freedom fighter Frederick Douglass and the lessons he taught, explains author and leader KCarl Smith in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazines Alex Newman. Smith, who recently released the bookDouglass ... The post GOP Must Remember Frederick Douglass to Win: KCarl Smith appeared first on The New American .
Brazils Lula to discuss fighting organized crime, tariffs in Trump meeting
Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva plans to discuss organized crime and tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Brazils finance minister
An outrageous owner and savvy businessman, Ted Turner reshaped the sports world
Ted Turner was a sportsman and visionary media mogul who transformed the Atlanta Braves into a national sensation
I hand-picked 10 Mother's Day gifts that will arrive by Sunday
Quick shipping saves the day on these last-minute Mother's Day picks, but I'd recommend these items any time of year.
California governor candidates clash on taxes, Trump and healthcare in lively debate
The leading candidates for California governor are trying to stand out from the crowded field as mail voting is underway
Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas has been vocal advocate for marijuana legalization
Virginia Sen. L
Jury deliberations begin in murder retrial of former Ohio deputy who fatally shot Black man
A jury has begun deliberating in the retrial of a former sheriff's deputy in Ohio charged with murder and reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Casey Goodson Jr. in 2020
Search warrant served at home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart
Authorities have served a search warrant at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
In 24 hours, the Trump administrations stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic
He's accused of running a Chinese spy outpost. His lawyer says it was a place to play ping-pong
U_S_ prosecutors say a plain glass-clad building in Manhattan's Chinatown neighborhood was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U_S_ It had a banner inside that said: Fuzhou Police...
Police announce arrest in Oklahoma party shooting that left 1 dead, 22 injured
Police say they have arrested an 18-year-old man after a weekend shooting left one woman dead and 22 other people wounded during a party beside an Oklahoma lake
Man accused in Dallas-area shootings that killed 2 and injured 3 charged with capital murder
Police say a man accused of shooting five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings at a shopping center and an apartment building in suburban Dallas has been charged with two counts of capital murder
Teen boy, woman shot and killed in Michigan after dispute over soccer game
Police say a teenage boy and a woman are dead after they were fatally shot in a dispute over an informal soccer game in Michigan
Roku sued for allegedly bricking TVs - see which models are affected, and your best alternatives
Many users are reporting that Roku TVs get stuck in boot loops, show black screens, or are otherwise unusable.
Sony vs. Samsung: My buying advice after testing both home theater systems
Sony and Samsung both offer excellent home theater products, but consider these factors first.
Justice Department agrees to return Rep. Andy Ogles' phone, signaling end of campaign finance probe
The Justice Department has agreed to return Tennessee Republican congressman Andy Ogles personal cellphone that was seized during an investigation into his campaign finances, signaling it's abandoning its probe into the President Donald Trump supporter
GameStop Offers $56 Billion To Buy eBay
GameStop bid $56 billion to purchase eBay, hoping to challenge Amazon and other ecommerce platforms with the bold offer for a company with a market capitalization over four times greater than its own. What do you think? The post GameStop Offers $56 Billion To Buy eBay appeared first on The Onion .
IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply
Millions of taxpayers penalized by the IRS during the coronavirus pandemic for late payments or filings may qualify for refunds or penalty terminations
Infowars Closed Down But The Fight Continues Bigger Than Ever
After a phenomenal three-decade run, Alex Jones broadcast his final episode of Infowars on April 30, 2026. After years of smears by Big Media, suppression by Facebook, Twitter, Google and the rest of the Big Tech censorship industrial complex, and relentless lawfare, Jones was forced to close the Infowars doors. However, as he explains in ... The post Infowars Closed Down But The Fight Continues Bigger Than Ever appeared first on The New American .
Man charged in DC shooting was walking along the path of Vance's motorcade, agent says
A man accused of firing a gun at law enforcement officers near the Washington Monument this week was walking along the path of Vice President JD Vances motorcade before the shooting
Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
A Florida-based activist who camped out atop one of Washingtons bridges for five days has ended his protest vigil
Lower-income Americans hit hardest by gas price spike, widening inequalities, study finds
Lower-income Americans sharply reduced their gas consumption in the month following the Iran war, yet spiking prices still forced them to spend more at the pump, worsening the economys disparities, new research released Wednesday showed
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ May 5 The Washington Post says Congress must act to stop abuse of redistricting Florida was supposed to be the finale of this years race to the bottom on redistricting. Yet a cacophonous encore is now playing across the South after a Supreme Court ruling last week. The GOP started it in Texas last summer. A back-and-forth ensued, with Democrats redrawing maps in California and Virginia while Republicans did so in Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio. Simultaneously, a long-running constitutional dispute over the Voting Rights Act came to a head last week when the high court limited the consideration of race while designing districts in Louisiana v. Callais. The courts ruling wasnt about partisan gerrymandering, per se. It was about when states could be compelled to draw majority-minority districts under the VRA and the Constitution. In practice, those districts tend to be Democratic. The decision lifts...
Trump's new counterterrorism strategy makes targeting Western Hemisphere cartels the top priority
President Donald Trump has signed off on a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy, and it sets eliminating drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as the administrations highest priority
CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, dies at age 87
CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war
A 600-person search continues for missing US soldiers off Moroccos coast
Over 600 military personnel from multiple countries are searching for two U.S. soldiers who went missing in Morocco during U.S.-African military exercises
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began
Why Edge stores your passwords in plaintext, according to Microsoft
The behavior is by design, says Microsoft. But is this still a security risk?
I tested 5G signals of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in rural America - here's how your carrier did
I've tried using 5G in cities and on interstates. Now, I'm going through small towns with three Samsung phones in hand.
Your Claude agents can 'dream' now - how Anthropic's new feature works
The naming choice for Anthropic's latest update is yet another instance of the company humanizing its products.
3 ways AI can help you ace your next job interview
Nervous about a job interview? AI could help you get ready.
5 ways I make Zorin OS faster and better than it already is
Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions on the market. If you want to make the most of it, consider these optimizations I typically use.
I tested 5G across rural America during a 3-day roadtrip - and it didn't go well
I've tried using 5G in cities and on interstates. Now, I'm going through small towns. Here's what I found.
Ambassador Waltz Defends UN Membership in Senate Hearing
Although the administration has withdrawn us from some international organizations, it has not questioned U.S. membership in the UN itself. ... The post Ambassador Waltz Defends UN Membership in Senate Hearing appeared first on The New American .
Google's AI Overviews will show you advice from other people now
Google is updating AI Overviews with five new features, including an improved way to preview and explore sources.
ICE Taps BTK Killer To Design New Migrant Detention Center
WASHINGTONCalling the upcoming collaboration their most ambitious foray yet into the field of human suffering, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials announced Wednesday that they had tapped Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, to design their latest migrant detention center. In a press release, the Department of Homeland Security praised Rader, who rose to prominence for [] The post ICE Taps BTK Killer To Design New Migrant Detention Center appeared first on The Onion .
Nicer Shampoo Tragically Worth The Extra Money
CHICAGOReacting with dismay to the immediate positive results yielded by the hair care product, local woman Taylor Suthers confirmed Thursday that the nicer shampoo she had bought was tragically worth the extra money.Aw, goddammit, my hair really does look softer and smoother, said Suthers, who appeared visibly distraught as she ran a hand through her [] The post Nicer Shampoo Tragically Worth The Extra Money appeared first on The Onion .
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