- newTurns out Mike Waltz held at least 20 other sensitive group chats on Signal
When Mike Waltz carelessly added an Atlantic editor to his classified military group chat on the Signal app last month, the Trump Administration brushed it off as a one-time blunder that wouldn't happen again. But as it turns out, the sloppy national security advisor has used the same texting app for at least 20 other sensitive discussions, according to new reports. — Read the rest The post Turns out Mike Waltz held at least 20 other sensitive group chats on Signal appeared first on Boing Boing.
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- newU.S. Government demands new internal passport for citizens and it's giving off major dystopian vibes
Starting May 7, 2025, I'll need a REAL ID to fly from Houston to New Orleans. Apparently, my current driver's license — you know, the one issued by my state government — isn't "real" enough anymore.Remember when we used to mock totalitarian regimes for requiring "internal passports?" — Read the rest The post U.S. Government demands new internal passport for citizens and it's giving off major dystopian vibes appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 1 hour ago 2 Apr 25, 9:07pm -
- newTimex's latest retro watch gets the font right
The END. x Timex T80 (compare to the normal model) is a collaboration between the watchmaker and cool shop End which shows the company digging into specifics of the 80s look. Unlike some of the recent Casio offerings—with them I'm never sure if they simply never stopped selling them— there are no modern features at all, but I love its sleeker style. — Read the rest The post Timex's latest retro watch gets the font right appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 2 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 8:43pm -
- new75% of US scientists considering leaving the country, says new Nature poll
Leading scientific journal Nature surveyed scientists about whether the Trump administration's massive slashing of federal science funding is causing them to consider leaving the United States. More than 1,200 scientists responded. A shocking 75% said they were seriously considering moving out of the U.S. — Read the rest The post 75% of US scientists considering leaving the country, says new Nature poll appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 2 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 8:07pm -
- newOriginal E.T. puppet looks like Dollar Tree bootleg, Sotheby's wants $900,000
Look, we get why Spielberg's beloved alien puppet is a piece of cinema history heading to Sotheby's auction block for an eye-watering $900,000. But holy mother of Reese's Pieces, have you seen this thing?The three-foot nightmare fuel was used in that famous scene where E.T. — Read the rest The post Original E.T. puppet looks like Dollar Tree bootleg, Sotheby's wants $900,000 appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 2 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 8:05pm -
- newTesla sales "unexpectedly" plunge
The BBC's story about Tesla's sales figures doesn't mince words. They have "plummeted," writes Lily Jamali, to the level they were at three years ago, even as sales of electric vehicles from other automakers are growing. The funny part is that the BBC put the word "unexpectedly" in its title, as if there were anything suprising about it. — Read the rest The post Tesla sales "unexpectedly" plunge appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 3 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 7:56pm -
- newSilica gel's secret history and path to worldwide ubiquity
"DO NOT EAT." No matter how tempting you may find that little white packet at the bottom of your beef jerky package, it is not for human consumption. Silica gel packets are filled with tiny beads of silicon dioxide, which is the same basic material found in sand—just processed into a highly porous, granular form. — Read the rest The post Silica gel's secret history and path to worldwide ubiquity appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 3 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 7:13pm -
- newThis tracker improves upon the AirTag and fit in your wallet
TL;DR: This sleek KeySmart® SmartCard is a tracker that improves upon the Apple AirTag, and a three-pack is on sale now for just $89.99 (reg. $119.97). Ever tried to fit an AirTag in your wallet? How about in your passport? Apple's tracker is great until it needs to fit into a tight space. — Read the rest The post This tracker improves upon the AirTag and fit in your wallet appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 4 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 7:00pm -
- newScammers with fake treasure maps con victims out of $1.32 million
A group of scammers in Turkey's Tunceli region allegedly defrauded citizens out of $1.32 million in an elaborate scam involving fake ancient treasure maps. The suspects apparently traveled to villages giving out the maps and encouraged citizens to search for the treasures. — Read the rest The post Scammers with fake treasure maps con victims out of $1.32 million appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 4 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 6:36pm -
- newIllinois teacher arrested for sexual assault on 15-year-old boy breaks down in cop car (video)
An Illinois high school teacher was charged with felony sexual assualt on a 15-year-old student last month, and police bodycam footage of her arrest has just been released. The video shows 30-year-old Christina Formella, a special education teacher and soccer coach at Downers Grove South High School, looking startled and confused when police first approach her in her driveway, as if their appearance is absurd. — Read the rest The post Illinois teacher arrested for sexual assault on 15-year-old boy breaks down in cop car (video) appeared first on Boing Boing.
- 4 hours ago 2 Apr 25, 6:22pm -