Republicans Move To Expel George Santos Over Deluge Of Lies

The group aims to force House leadership to take action on Santos next week.

The UN Wants to Figure Out Just How Dangerous AI Is

The United Nations created a 39-member advisory body to guide the world through governance issues around artificial intelligence, announced United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Thursday.

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Chucky and M3GAN Could Stage a Frightful Crossover

M. Night Shyamalan’s next thriller might have found its stars. The Looney Tunes’ first ever fully-animated theatrical movie is a sci-fi buddy comedy. Go behind the scenes on the songs of the Hunger Games prequel. Plus, a new look at the return of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Spoilers now!

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Microsoft Word Is 40 Years Young and Here to Make You Feel Old

There was a time when most folks weren’t on Google Docs or Word. There was a time when every grade schooler thought the best way to make their essays pop was with garish Word Art. There was a time when Microsoft Word wasn’t turning into just another AI playground for Microsoft’s unending crusade to stick a generative…

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Cruise Abruptly Pulls Its Robotaxis After California Says They're 'Not Safe'

GM-owned Cruise suspended its driverless taxis, the company said in a post on X, formerly called Twitter. This comes after the California DMV’s temporary ban on Cruise robotaxis earlier this week. Cruise says it’s working to “rebuild public trust” and will examine its operational processes and systems.

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The Funniest Tweets From Women This Week

“The adult version of ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ is ‘wallet, glasses, keys and phone.'”

Hear That? It’s the Sound of Leaf Blower Bans

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More Movies Face Delays as Studios and SAG-AFTRA Continue Negotiation

Mike Flanagan has found the rest of his cast for Life of Chuck. Chucky prepares to go out in a blaze of glory in our first look at the back half of Chucky season 3. Plus, another Five Nights at Freddy poster to tide you over, and a new look at Lisa Frankenstein. Spoilers away!

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Hyundai Rolls Out Anti-Theft Software Upgrade, Spurred by TikTok's 'Kia Challenge'

Hyundai said Wednesday it’s pushing an anti-theft software update for select vehicles targeted by thieves using the viral TikTok “Kia Challenge.” Both Kia and Hyundai car thefts started to spike in the summer of 2022 after thieves realized they lacked engine immobilizers and anti-theft technology that is standard in…

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Fox News’ Sports-Like Treatment Of Israel-Hamas War Exposed In Supercut

“Fox & Friends” anchor Brian Kilmeade “is covering Israel-Palestine like it’s The Big Game,” said “The Daily Show.”