Former President Barack Obama’s top speechwriter needed just four words to fire back at President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to jail his predecessor.

“Then arrest him, pussy,” Jon Favreau commented on a video of Trump’s latest screed against Obama, during which he pledged to prosecute the 44th president for treason.

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Trump’s latest threats against Obama come after DNI boss Tulsi Gabbard claimed to have uncovered documents that prove Obama and those in his inner circle pushed the notion that Russia was trying to interfere in the 2016 election.

Gabbard has reportedly sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice.

Gabbard’s accusations have been met with major skepticism by numerous critics, with some accusing the administration of setting up a smokescreen to distract the public from the administration’s “Epstein Files” woes.

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From 1969 to 2025, the idea of vibrating your way to fitness just won't go away. Whatever shape they take, vibration plates are a relentless wellness trend, with influencers claiming they'll transform your body with minimal effort.

Both Lifehacker's senior health editor Beth Skwarecki and I have previously busted those myths. While your muscles do contract during the vibrating experience, these aren't the same type of contractions that build substantial strength or burn meaningful calories. After all, if something sounds too good to be true on social media, it probably is. But does that mean it's completely without merit?

Given all this context, I still gave my vibration plate a shot. I wasn't expecting to get a new set of legs, but I wanted to see what these devices actually do when used consistently in real-world conditions.

My 90-day vibration experiment

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My approach was deliberately simple and sustainable. Every day for 90 days, I committed to 10 minutes on the vibration plate. I kept myself engaged with light squats, calf raises, or simply standing in different positions while the machine did its thing. Most evenings, I'd park myself on the plate while watching TV, listening to music, or simply zoning out at the end of a long day. It became a ritual—a small pocket of time that was entirely mine.

The beauty of this routine wasn't in its intensity but in its consistency. Ten minutes felt manageable even on the busiest days. Sometimes I'd be actively moving, other times I'd just stand there and let the vibrations wash over me like a full-body massage. There was something oddly meditative about surrendering to the mechanical rhythm.

The unexpected brain benefits

After three months, my legs look and feel exactly the same. As expected. My strength hadn't dramatically improved, and I wasn't suddenly running faster or jumping higher. But the most interesting effect wasn't physical at all.

I loved the way the vibration plate cleared my head. Maybe it was placebo, or perhaps more about the ritual than the vibrating itself, but I found this device tickled my brain in an amazing way—and I'm not alone. Scrolling through comments on vibration plate videos or Reddit threads, tons of people share this sentiment, particularly when it comes to their ADHD symptoms.

I have ADHD myself, and those 10 minutes became a reset button for my scattered thoughts. Whether I'd had a stressful day at work or felt overwhelmed by endless tasks, stepping onto that vibrating platform seemed to shake loose the mental static. My racing mind would slow down, and I'd feel a little more more centered and focused.

What the science says

Since this was all wildly anecdotal and subjective, I wanted to understand if there was any research backing this up. A small study from 2014 found promising effects of whole body vibration on attention in both healthy individuals and adults with ADHD. More research is needed, but their theories suggest that the sensory input from vibration might help regulate an overactive mind, similar to how fidget tools can help people with ADHD concentrate.

I'd love to see more research about the effects of vibration plates specifically on people with ADHD and other attention disorders. For now, all I know is that it felt like it calmed my mind in ways I hadn't expected. The vibration plate didn't transform my physique, but the gentle shaking sure was like a fidget spinner for my brain.

The bottom line

The wellness industry loves to oversell simple solutions, and vibration plates are no exception. Still, I sincerely enjoy my vibration plate as a recovery tool and relaxation device (rather than a fitness game-changer). It's become part of my wind-down routine, like bedtime reading or yoga. The physical benefits might be minimal, but the mental ones are noteworthy enough for me.

If you're considering a vibration plate, adjust your expectations accordingly. Don't expect miraculous muscle gains or dramatic weight loss. But if you're looking for a unique way to decompress, manage stress, or quiet a busy mind, these devices might offer unexpected value.

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Fox News contributor Andy McCarthy torched Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard over her characterization of new emails she’s released to the public and the criminal referral she’s made to the Department of Justice.

In a press release headlined “New Evidence of Obama Administration Conspiracy to Subvert President Trump’s 2016 Victory and Presidency,” Gabbard’s office asserted that she had “revealed overwhelming evidence that demonstrates how, after President Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, President [Barack] Obama and his national security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President [Donald] Trump.”

Then on Monday, Fox reported that Gabbard had sent a “criminal referral” to the Department of Justice to pursue an investigation of Obama and prominent members of his administration.

In a column for National Review, McCarthy expressed his disapproval ofGabbard’s handling of the matter.

“Do Trump intelligence officials speak with each other? Does Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, read the reports generated by the Central Intelligence Agency? There is good reason to wonder,” mused McCarthy in his lede.

“No new light is shed on this episode by Gabbard’s email disclosures last Friday, which, unsurprisingly, were accompanied by an overwrought and misleading press release rather than an analytical report. Perhaps that is because Gabbard’s intelligence community peer, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, did issue an analytical report just a few days earlier that contradicts Gabbard’s implication that there was no evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 election,” he argued before continuing:

The public position of President Trump and his most ardent supporters — the position that Gabbard reiterates — is that Russiagate was a total hoax, a complete fabrication by Democrats, without a shred of truth to it, concocted to undermine his presidency. This has always been a foolish stance.

Russia habitually tries to influence American politics, including electoral politics, just as our government has for decades intruded in the politics of the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia. (In fact, the Obama administration’s support of the revolt that ousted Ukraine’s democratically elected, pro-Russian regime in 2013–14 motivated both Putin’s 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2016 denigration of Clinton, Obama’s former secretary of state.) Russia’s efforts in this regard, and specifically in 2016, have been laughably ineffective; that doesn’t mean they haven’t happened at all.

The Democrats’ caterwauling that Russia stole the 2016 election from Clinton was nonsense. It has long been widely recognized for what it was: a fever dream by which Democrats sought to avoid conceding the true cause of the party’s loss — its nomination of a deeply unpopular, scandal-scarred, politically flat-footed candidate. Yet, by claiming that there was no evidence of Russian interference, the Trump camp invites correction (including, now, from the Trump administration’s own CIA) and thereby turns into a matter of consequence something that was utterly inconsequential.

Reflecting on Gabbard’s claims that “the facts reveal this new assessment [i.e., the ICA] was based on information that was known by those involved to be manufactured i.e. the Steele Dossier or deemed as not credible. This was politicized intelligence that was used as the basis for countless smears seeking to delegitimize President Trump’s victory, the years-long Mueller investigation, two Congressional impeachments, high-level officials being investigated, arrested, and thrown in jail, heightened US-Russia tensions, and more,” McCarthy observed:

Down here on Planet Earth, the use of the Steele dossier has been roundly condemned in government investigations (as it was in Ratcliffe’s new report). The Mueller probe, despite being staffed by anti-Trump partisans, concluded that there was no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion and did not delve into the dossier and the FISA debacle. No one who was prosecuted as a result of the Mueller investigation was charged with offenses related to the Steele dossier or the ICA. Trump’s two impeachments pertained to Ukraine and the Capitol riot — neither had anything to do with Russiagate or the 2016 ICA. And while it is characteristic of Gabbard to blame the United States for “heightened US-Russia tensions,” they have in fact been heightened because of Russia’s annexation of its neighbors’ territories and the monstrous war crimes it has committed in Ukraine.

McCarthy is the author of Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency, a book about how the Clinton campaign and Obama administration colluded to help the former prevail against Trump.

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Here's something you might not have known: If you type a specific set of numbers and characters into your Android phone's dialer, you'll reveal a "hidden" set of diagnostics and phone information. Despite the feature's obscurity, Google is apparently working on an upgrade for it all the same.

As reported by Android Authority, when you open the Phone app on your Android device, type *#*#4636#*#* and then dial, a hidden menu will appear with three key sub-menus: "Phone Information," "Usage statistics," and "Wi-Fi information." To be clear, this is not information most smartphone users really need to know. In fact, according to Android Authority, most users in the know about this feature use it for locking their phones to a particular network type—i.e. 3G, 4G, or 5G—when they want to ensure their phone doesn't switch between network bandwidths.

Even though this code is not widely known by (or useful to) the Android-owning public, Google is still working on new advancements and features for it. If you flashed Android's Canary channel on your smartphone—software that gives users access to the earliest builds of future Android versions—you'll now notice a fourth menu when entering this code into your dialer: Phone Information V2.

What's changed in "Phone Information V2"

This appears to be a new version of the existing Phone information page. That menu presents a series of data points on the same page, whereas V2 separates it into four tabs: "Device Details," Data & Network," "Satellite," and "IMS." Android Authority notes that while Device Details, Data & Network, and IMS all pull then same information from the Phone information page, just in a more organized fashion, Satellite is totally new. Perhaps that has something to do with expanding satellite communications from networks like T-Mobile—as smartphones are able to connect to satellites when cellular networks are down, this might be important information for diagnosing issues with these connections.

My Android phone doesn't have an active SIM, so I can't try this out for myself, but I imagine this will be a useful step for anyone who enjoys digging deeper into their phone's data and diagnostics. As this is only in the Canary channel for now, it's not clear when or whether this new menu will make it to an official build, or whether it will change between now and an official release. But it's an interest peek at what Google is working on behind the scenes, especially since the feature is relatively hidden and obscure.

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When walking pads started getting trendy, I'll admit I felt ambivalent. For those unfamiliar, a walking pad is essentially a slim, ideally foldable treadmill designed specifically for walking. Unlike traditional treadmills, they're compact enough to slide under a bed or lean against a wall, and most top out around 4-6 mph—perfect for walking, not running. They exploded in popularity over the past few years, as more people work from home and look for convenient ways to stay active.

As someone who's completed twelve marathons and logged thousands of miles on everything from mountain trails to city streets, I felt the idea of walking in place on a compact treadmill simply didn't apply to me. But after a few months of regular use—specifically with the Merach W50, which I review here—I've developed some stronger opinions about walking pads.

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Here's what I've grown to really appreciate about having a walking pad in my apartment.

• The recovery game-changer: The biggest revelation for me has been using the walking pad for active recovery. After long runs or intense training sessions, I used to either sit completely still (which left me feeling stiff) or force myself out for another walk when my legs were screaming. The walking pad offers the perfect middle ground. I can maintain a gentle 2.5 mph pace while watching Netflix, helping my legs recover without the commitment of getting dressed and heading outside.

• Rainy day relief: Living in Brooklyn, I've experienced my share of brutal winter and summer training seasons. While I still run outside in most conditions (it's part of the mental toughness training), having the walking pad means I never have to skip movement entirely. On days when heat makes outdoor activity genuinely dangerous, or when I'm dealing with minor injuries that preclude running but allow walking, it's been invaluable.

• Multitasking magic: This one applies to non-runners too: I love being able to walk while doing other things. I've incorporated light walking into my daily Duolingo practice, and my streak has never been higher. Muy bueno. When I stick to just 1-1.5mph, I've even done some light stretching routines while walking at an easy pace. It’s transformed previously sedentary activities into opportunities for light movement.

• Form analysis: One unexpected benefit has been the ability to work on my walking form in a controlled environment. The consistent pace and flat surface make it easy to focus on posture, arm swing, and foot strike without worrying about terrain or traffic. My hope is these improvements can actually translate to better running form during my easy recovery jogs.

The cons for walking pads

Here's what I'd consider more closely before spending hundreds of dollars on a walking pad.

• The noise factor: Despite marketing claims about "whisper-quiet" operation, walking pads do make noise. The motor hums, the belt creates a subtle whooshing sound, and if you're not perfectly centered, there's an occasional thump. If you live in an apartment or have family members working from home, this can be a real issue. I wouldn't use mine when my downstairs neighbors are trying to sleep.

• Belt size compromises: Most walking pads have narrower and shorter belts than traditional treadmills. At 5'6", I don't feel too constrained, but I couldn't imagine being 6'2" and logging much time on a walking pad. The shorter length means you can't fully extend your natural stride, and the narrow width requires more attention to foot placement than I'd prefer. It's manageable, just not ideal for extended use.

• The boredom factor: Here's where I might lose some of you: Walking in place, even while watching TV or listening to podcasts, can be mind-numbing in a way that outdoor walking never is. There's something about the lack of changing scenery and the mechanical nature of the movement that my runner's brain rebels against. Some days, I'd rather walk outside in light rain than spend 45 minutes on the walking pad. Similarly, while the 4 mph top speed is fine for walking, it is a stark reminder that this is not a treadmill. If I suddenly find the motivation to break into a run, it doesn't matter—I'm stuck walking.

• Storage concerns: As I explain in my review here, a more durable walking pads means a trade-off in storage. My Merach W50 doesn't fold, and at over 6 inches tall it doesn't easily slide under any of my furniture. Unless you want to give your walking pad dedicated floor space at all times, make sure you shop for one with strong reviews for storage.

The bottom line

Walking pads are rock solid for specific use cases. They're perfect for people with limited mobility, those in harsh climates, remote workers looking to add movement to their day, or anyone rehabbing from injury. For runners, they're excellent supplementary tools for recovery and inclement weather backup.

My walking pad has proved worthwhile for me. Would I buy one again? Probably. Would I recommend one to every runner? Definitely not. If you're looking for a primary cardio solution or hoping to replicate the experience of outdoor walking, you might be disappointed. They're tools, not replacements for real movement in the real world.

President Donald Trump went after California Democrat Sen. Adam Schiff on Sunday, attacking the former lead House impeachment manager as a “THIEF” and sharing an apparent tax document to make his case.

Trump’s accusations of fraud began with a Tuesday a Truth Social post, in which he accused “scam artist” Schiff of committing mortgage fraud and wrote that Fannie Mae’s Financial Crimes Division was after him.

“Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA,” Trump wrote in the post. “The FRAUD began with the refinance of his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on October 13, 2020.”

Schiff responded in a post thread on X, calling Trump’s claims a “baseless attempt at political retribution” for the impeachments. Schiff said the “weak” and “false” allegation would not distract people from the president’s own ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy.

On Sunday, Trump lit into Schiff again, this time including an image of a document dated November 4, 2011 that appears to be a signed declaration referring to the Maryland property as his “principal residence.”

“Adam Schiff is a THIEF!” Trump wrote.

Trump continued, writing: “He should be prosecuted, just like they tried to prosecute me, and everyone else — The only difference is, WE WERE TOTALLY INNOCENT, IT WAS ALL A GIANT HOAX!”

At the time of this post, Schiff has not responded to Trump’s latest post.

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A Jeffrey Epstein accuser is speaking out — telling The New York Times that she, on two separate occasions recommended to the FBI that they should look into President Donald Trump.

In an interview with the Times published Sunday, Epstein accuser Maria Farmer said that when she spoke to law enforcement in 1996 to report that she had been sexually assaulted by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, she urged them to also look into the people in Epstein’s orbit — including Trump. Farmer then reiterated her concerns about Trump to the FBI in 2006.

Farmer told the Times that she raised Trump’s name to the FBI because of an encounter she says she had with Trump in 1995. Times reporters Mike Baker and Michael Schmidt described that encounter — which she has previously discussed publicly — as follows:

:The encounter with Mr. Trump, Ms. Farmer said, occurred in 1995 as she was preparing to work for Mr. Epstein. She said she told the authorities that late one night, Mr. Epstein unexpectedly called her to his offices in a luxury building in Manhattan, and she arrived in running shorts.

Mr. Trump then arrived, wearing a business suit, and started to hover over her, she said she told the authorities.

Ms. Farmer said she recalled feeling scared as Mr. Trump stared at her bare legs. Then Mr. Epstein entered the room, and she recalled him saying to Mr. Trump: “No, no. She’s not here for you.”

The two men left the room, and Ms. Farmer said she could hear Mr. Trump commenting that he thought Ms. Farmer was 16 years old.”

In a statement to the Times, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung denied Farmer’s account.

“The president was never in his office,” Cheung said. “The fact is that the president kicked him out of his club for being a creep.”

The Times’ Baker and Schmidt wrote that Farmer’s story is an example of ” ow the case files could contain material that is embarrassing or politically problematic to Mr. Trump, even if it is largely extraneous to Mr. Epstein’s crimes and was never fully investigated or corroborated.”

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Astronomer announced that CEO Andy Byron has tendered his resignation after going viral on social media when he was awkwardly caught cuddling with a female employee while at a Coldplay concert.

“As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” a Saturday statement from Astronomer, a data infrastructure company, reads.

The company said the board of directors accepted Byron’s resignation.

The married Byron was seen at a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts with Kristin Cabot, his company’s human resources chief. The two were seen cuddling as singer Chris Martin put the cameras on couples in the crowd. The moment the pair saw themselves onscreen, they both quickly ducked out of frame.

“Either they’re having an affair or they’re just very shy. We’re not quite sure,” Martin said.

Social media users have not let up in mocking the video.

“Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of Directors has accepted. The Board will begin a search for our next Chief Executive as Cofounder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy continues to serve as interim CEO,” the company’s statement reads.

They added the “awareness” of their company “changed overnight” thanks to the kiss camera video. Byron’s resignation following Astronomer announcing a “formal investigation” into the incident.

“Before this week, we were known as a pioneer in the DataOps space, helping data teams power everything from modern analytics to production AI. While awareness of our company may have changed overnight, our product and our work for our customers have not,” the statement reads. “We’re continuing to do what we do best: helping our customers with their toughest data and AI problems.”

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Stephen Colbert’s Late Show is over, and while the official reason has yet to be confirmed, reports suggest CBS was hemorrhaging money to the tune of $40 million a year. The show reportedly employed more than 220 staffers and cost an eye-popping $100 million annually to produce.  Yes, there is the whole corporate fealty to Trump at play, which I went into great detail on Friday, but this blockbuster-movie money for a nightly talk show. In an age of media belt-tightening and digital fragmentation, that model may simply no longer be sustainable.

Which brings us to Greg Gutfeld.

Yes, Gutfeld—the often smirking, occasionally cringeworthy Fox News host who somehow emerged as a legit force in late-night-style comedy. And while I’ve personally called his brand of humor “witless” (and stand by that), it’s impossible to deny: Gutfeld has cracked the code, disrupting a TV genre once defined by Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and yes, Colbert himself.

Let’s be clear: Gutfeld! airs at 10 p.m. ET, which technically makes it a primetime show. But in tone, structure, and format, it’s a late-night show—monologue, roundtable, recurring gags, rotating co-hosts with semi-celebrity status, and alt-right bona fides, with a wink toward absurdist commentary on the day’s news almost always at the expense of libturds and lamestream media.

What sets it apart isn’t just that it’s on Fox News, but that it’s doing all this with a staff reportedly no bigger than maybe twenty people? Gutfeld’s creative team is small, tight, and far from bloated.

That lends something to his show that late-night hasn’t had in a long time: authenticity. You might not like the jokes (I usually don’t), but the DIY spirit is palpable. Gutfeld honed his voice back in the Maxim and Stuff magazine days, where the “laddie” culture prioritized irreverence, irrelevance, and low-fi swagger. He sharpened his satirical chops further hosting Fox’s cult-classic Red Eye, a weird, smart, surreal show that quietly built him a following among insomniac media nerds and libertarian night owls.

The result is a show that, while not for everyone, clearly resonates with a large audience—an audience that often feels condescended to or outright ignored by mainstream comedy. Much of that can be attributed to Fox News’ built-in viewership who, judging by the networks dominant ratings, seem eager to watch every hour of programming on the network .

Suzanne Scott, Fox News CEO, deserves credit for greenlighting the 10 p.m. shift that let Gutfeld own a bold new time slot — a gamble that paid off big. Launching a late-night show on a cable news network was risky, but she recognized the post-pandemic appetite for smart, fun, non-lecturey comedy.

The success of Gutfeld! also shines a harsh light on the conventional and now outdated late-night formula.

At its best, Colbert’s Late Show was a cultural powerhouse, especially in the Trump years, where sharp monologues and political satire helped redefine the genre. But as the political moment shifted and the national mood splintered, the high-cost, high-effort model began to show its cracks. And with the media industry undergoing massive changes—cord-cutting, ad revenue declines, and digital disruption—it’s increasingly hard to justify $100 million for a nightly talk show, even one with an A-list host.

It’s ironic, maybe even darkly comedic, that Fox News—once seen as antithetical to comedy—now produces the most-watched “late-night” show on cable. While the other networks trim costs or shut down completely, Gutfeld’s frugally produced, stripped-down format thrives. The jokes might be cheap—but so is the overhead.

To be fair, there’s room for everyone. Comedy is subjective. Gutfeld’s not for me, just as Colbert was never going to win over the Hannity crowd. But TV is a business, and in the end, the audience decides. And right now, more viewers are tuning into the scrappy, sarcastic conservative guy — notorious for his ill-advised bit in trying to reclaim “nazi” for conservatives — on Fox with a dozen writers and a former pro wrestler.

Restaurants have menus for a reason. You may not want what Gutfeld’s serving—but a whole lot of people clearly do.

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Former Trump White House advisor turned MAGA podcaster, Steve Bannon, pulled no punches on Friday in attacking Rupert Murdoch and the media properties his company owns – including Fox News.

“Last night, we saw it in all its ugliness. The Murdochs hate Trump. The Murdochs want to take down Trump. And this is why on this Epstein and everything, including the rest of the going at the deep state, we have to be on offense all the time,” Bannon fumed on his War Room program, refering to the Wall Street Journal’s report on a “bawdy” letter President Donald Trump wrote to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“Last night, they put up a phony letter, which I understand from senior sources working with President Trump, they never even showed the letter. They don’t even know if they have the letter. They may be doing the letter from something that people told them about. President Trump had discussions with senior people at the Wall Street Journal, which is always the instrument they’re going to take out MAGA and to take out Trump, right?” Bannon continued, adding:

The sharpest tool that they’ve got. They used the New York Post as more of a populist entity. And of course, Fox News is for RINOs. But the Wall Street Journal is the neoliberal neocon sharp end of the stick that they come after Trump. And last night they tried to actually destroy him with what looks like a phony and fake letter.

President Trump has put him on blast, put Murdoch on blast particularly. As I have long recommended, those clips right there are over a number of years. And who had the stones to stand up to the Murdochs? Most of these guys are still sucking up to Fox and sucking up the Wall Street Journal. Quite frankly, the Murdochs concocted something last night and thought it’d be a kill shot on President Trump. And lo and behold, it’s the exact opposite, because President Trump is now on offense of what we said should be done.

The attorney general should go to the judge and release not just grand jury, but ask them to unveil all of the evidence, all of sealed evidence. They should petition it to release all the sealed evidence, right? And then there’s much more they can do, but start with that. I got Natalie, Jack Posobiec, Poso. You’ve taken a lot of grief, oh, we don’t have Trump’s back.

In fact, we made the recommendations that are the best for President Trump in this movement, which is President Trump is best when it’s attack, attack, attack. This is the deep state, this is the ruling class in America. They’re trying to use it to destroy President Trump. And last night, I think he understood of the Wall Street Journal, as much as he’s tried to do, and the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and these other things that get supply-side tax cuts, as much as he’s tried to do, it’s never enough because he has a populist nationalist movement and they hate, and this is old man Murdoch who made the decision to come after President Trump, and I understand the lawsuit that they’re putting together is gonna be absolutely incredible, and you saw President Trump a true socialist morning.

He can’t wait to get Rupert Murdoch on the stand. You know, Murdoch swore us, you know, squirmed out of having to do the Dominion thing because of the emails that Rupert Murdoch said were going to make Trump a non-person, a non-person, but he ain’t going to get out of this one.

Bannon also played a lengthy supercut of his past statements accusing Murdoch of being anti-Trump.

Watch the clip above.

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It's a great time to be shopping for some new AirPods. You can get the non-ANC AirPods 4 for $89.99 (originally $129.99), the lowest price they've ever been, according to price-tracking tools. The ones with ANC are $119.99 (originally $179.99), also at their lowest price ever.

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The AirPods 4 have updated USB-C charging. Both models are powered by Apple's H2 chip, so you'll get Personalized Spatial Audio (so you can hear sounds seemingly coming from different directions as you move your head) and the ability to use head gestures to tell Siri "yes" or "no" and answer calls. It's also likely Apple will add a live translation feature to both models when iOS 26 (previously iOS 19) rolls out later next year.

If you spring for the ANC AirPods 4, you'll get a charging case with a built-in speaker, which you can use with Find My to locate it if you lose them. You'll also get features like Conversation Awareness, which lowers your music volume when your AirPods detect that you're talking to someone; Transparency Mode, which lets you better hear your surroundings while your earbuds are in; and Adaptive Audio (combines ANC and Transparency mode to adjust ANC levels based on the noise around you). Keep in mind that since these are open-style earbuds, lacking a silicone tip to better block out noise, the ANC will not be as good as what you can get from AirPods Pro or Beats Fit Pro.

Both versions are rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, offer up to five hours of listening per charge (up to 30 hours with the charging case), and can handle automatic switching with your other Apple devices. You can read more about the non-ANC AirPods in PCMag's "excellent" review, and more about the ANC AirPods in PCMag's "outstanding" review.

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If you're like most people, the centerpiece of your living room decor is a TV. When it's off, all your furniture is just pointed at a black rectangle. If this bothers you, consider jumping on the "art TV" trend that started with Samsung's The Frame. These sets are made to look like a piece of art, and display an image of your choosing when not in use. The Frame is a pricey option, but other brands have their own offerings, including Hisense and its CanvasTV.

Already a more affordable option, you can currently get a 55-inch Hisense CanvasTV for $688.99 (down from $999.99). This is the lowest price it has been according to price tracking tools. (Other sizes are also available.)

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The primary attraction of the CanvasTV over Samsung's The Frame is the price: You'd pay about twice the price for the same size TV if you choose the latter. Not to mention if you choose The Frame, you have to buy the actual frames and pay for most artwork separately, while Hisense includes them in the selling price. The CanvasTV also comes with a flush TV mount that will allow you to hang it so it looks like an actual art piece.

I like that CanvasTVs come with the Google OS, which is my favorite smart TV operating system, since it lets you cast seamlessly from your phone (Android or iPhone). The CanvasTV is a QLED TV with Quantum Dot technology and 4K resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate in Game Mode Pro. What gives it the art look is the low reflection Hi-Matte display, which combats glare. You can swap out the teak frames with different colors, including white and walnut frames.

Considering Hisense's take on The Frame is half the price and includes less upfront costs, it's a great option for anyone looking to save money on a TV that won't dominate their decor—especially at the current discount.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concern over President Donald Trump’s health during a briefing on Thursday after photographs of his hand appearing bruised went viral.

“I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand, and also swelling in the president’s legs. So in the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today,” began Leavitt before reading from the note:

In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs. In keeping with routine medical care and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House Medical Unit. The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.

Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Laboratory testing included a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, coagulation profile, D-dimer, B-type, natriotic, peptide, and cardiac biomarkers. All results were within normal limits. An echocardiogram was also performed, and confirmed normal cardiac structure and function. No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified.

Additionally, recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand. This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking, and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen. This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy, and the president remains in excellent health.

“Which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here,” added Leavitt. “So the president wanted me to share that note with all of you. I’m happy to take further questions on it. We will provide the memorandum from the president’s physician to all of you, as we always do.

Watch above via Fox News.

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Most of us use our devices as the companies and developers who make them intend, waiting around for the latest operating system to be pushed out to the general public before upgrading. That's the safe bet: The features that ship with an OS like Android are have generally been workshopped and tested to death, so they will (hopefully) run as they should.

But not all users experience their tech this way. Some of us like to run betas—versions of the software that are not yet finished. Betas allow developers (or the merely curious) to test new features and changes with a smaller pool of users so they can iron out any bugs or glitches before they make it to the general public. It's not necessarily the safest software to run on your devices—since it's unfinished, you run the risk of experiencing instability and data loss—but it can be a good way to add some novelty (and functionality) to your otherwise vanilla tech.

But betas aren't even the only way to experience new features early. Depending on the company you made your device, betas might actually be a halfway point between testing and shipping a piece of software. You might hear pre-beta software referred to as "alpha" or "canary:" essentially, it means software that's fresh out of development, and in the earliest stages of testing. In short, being on the cutting edge of software means accepting the biggest risks of instability.

Android's Canary release channel gives you earliest access

If you have an Android device, this earliest testing experience is known as the Canary release channel. It's a pretty new option, at least at the time of writing, as Android only announced it on July 10. It's intended for developers to test their apps with upcoming versions of Android well in advance.

Technically, the Canary release channel replaces another early access model: the Developer Preview. Like the Canary release channel, Developer Previews were designed for developers (though anyone with the know-how could install them) to access the earliest possible versions of new Android features. However, there have been some major changes. Developer Previews did not have a release channel, which meant you had to manually "flash" the software any time a new Android version cycle started. Plus, once Android released a beta for a given software version, the Developer Preview would no longer be available.

The Canary release channel changes that. Once you flash the Android Canary release channel, you can install new updates like any other software via over-the-air (OTA) updates. But just because Android makes it easy, that doesn't mean you should try it.

Is using the Canary release channel safe?

There's a reason Android aims the Canary channel at developers only: This is early-stage software that hasn't gone through the rigorous testing you might be used to as an end-user. It hasn't even gone through the initial debugging that beta testers are used to. This software is nearly brand new, having only completed a short test with internal users, and might ship with issues that are not only annoying, but hinder or prevent your use of Android entirely. Android specifically warns this is not software meant for your primary device.

If you're willing to take on those risks, more power to you. The benefit of the Canary channel is not only trying out new features, but also experiencing changes that might not even make it to the official Android build. But it does come with significant risks. If you want to test features early while mitigating some (but not all) of those risks, the beta program might be more your speed.

Whether you choose to flash the Canary channel, or enroll in the beta program, make sure your data is backed up somewhere safe. If something goes horribly wrong with your unfinished software, you'll want to ensure photos, messages, and any other important data are safely secured elsewhere.

How to run the Canary channel on your Pixel

To start, make sure your Pixel device is in Developer Mode. You can enable this by heading to Settings > About phone and tapping Build number seven times. Then, head to System > Developer options and enable both OEM unlocking and USB debugging.

Now, plug your Pixel into your computer, then head to the Android Flash Tool. Click Get Started, then choose Allow ADB access when prompted. Next, choose Add new device, pick your Pixel from the list, and click Connect. On your Pixel, choose Always allow from this computer then select OK. Choose the device in your browser, then find the most up-to-date Canary build in the Flash Tool. Once flashed, choose Install. Wait until you see Flash Complete, at which point you're safe to disconnect.

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Joe Rogan, the reigning king of the podcast world, has been unseated as the most popular podcast this week on YouTube’s Weekly chart.

Last week, Rogan was unseated from the top spot by Kill Tony, the comedy show hosted by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. The show, which was started in 2013, regularly ranks in the top five podcasts on YouTube’s charts.

Rogan hasn’t been surpassed since May, when true crime pod Rotten Mango edged its way into #1.

Notably, Kill Tony and Rotten Mango usually go head to head for the third and fourth spots on the chart. This week the latter dropped to tenth place, the lowest the pod has charted since the ranking began being published (likely because it didn’t air an episode this week).

Checking in with the other top five: The MeidasTouch Podcast sits at #3. Another true crime pod, 48 Hours, moved up to fourth this week– up two spots from last week. And with the space made by Rotten Mango’s fall, The Why Files: Operation Podcast (All of ‘Em) has taken the fifth spot. This pod – which takes deep dives on unanswered questions – usually charts within the top ten but reached new heights in this ranking.

Famous faces rundown: Tucker Carlson moved up to #8, Megyn Kelly dropped down to #18, Tana Mongeau rocked up from 99th to 55th, and Call Her Daddy clings on at #98.

Here’s a full rundown of the top 100 podcasts from YouTube, July 7 – July 13, 2025:

• Kill Tony
• The Joe Rogan Experience
• The MeidasTouch Podcast
• 48 Hours
• The Why Files: Operation Podcast (All of ‘Em)
• The Diary of A CEO
• Shawn Ryan Show
• The Tucker Carlson Show
• Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
• Rotten Mango
• Brian Tyler Cohen
• Murder, Mystery & Makeup
• H3 Podcast
• PBD Podcast
• This Past Weekend w/Theo Von
• Law&Crime Sidebar with Jesse Weber
• Creepcast
• The Megyn Kelly Show
• Tomcats IRL
• The DeVory Darkins Show
• Gil’s Arena
• Unsubscribe Podcast
• Bad Friends Podcast
• Club Shay Shay
• StarTalk Podcast
• Dr Insanity
• The Phillip DeFranco Show
• Breaking Points
• Lex Fridman Podcast
• NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
• Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast
• Dark History
• 60 Minutes
• 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony
• Legal AF Podcast
• Timcast News Stories
• The Adam Mockler Show
• The Majority Report
• The Lets Read Podcast
• The Pivot Podcast
• Just Trish
• Flagrant
• Distractible
• The Yak
• The 85 South Comedy Show
• Democracy Now!
• IHIP News
• Smosh Mouth
• True Crime with Kendall Rae
• Live Trials with Emily D. Baker
• 520 in the Morning
• Latest Sermons
• Top Story with Tom Llamas
• Huberman Lab
• Cancelled with Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield
• You Should Know Podcast
• On Purpose Podcast
• SERIALOUSLY: Deep Dives
• The Joe Budden Podcast
• Reel Rejects
• Stories from the Bible
• rSlash
• Julian Dorey Podcast
• Mind the Game
• PBS NewsHour
• CinePals
• The Benny Show
• Law&Crime on the Case with Chris Stewart
• Pardon My Take
• Bulwark Takes
• Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
• Javier Ceriani Show
• The Mel Robbins Podcast
• Shane Dawson Podcast
• The Ben Shapiro Show
• MrBallen Crime
• Modern Wisdom
• #RolandMartinUnfiltered
• The WAN Show
• No spin News
• The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
• Good Hang with Amy Poehler
• Barry Cunningham Podcasts And Live Shows
• Club 520 Podcast
• Two Hot Takes
• Million Dollaz Worth of Game
• Your Mom’s House w/Tom Segura & Christina P
• The Deep 3 Podcast
• The Yard Podcast
• ScreenCrush
• Reality Check with Ross Coulthart
• Extra Anormal Podcast
• Crime Weekly
• Will Cain Country
• The Life Wide Open Podcast
• The Young Turks
• Joe and Jada
• Call Her Daddy Podcast
• Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
• The Rubin Report Podcast

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It's not often I find sales on the Kindle Paperwhite, especially the newest version—but right now, the 12th Gen, 2024 "like-New" 16GB Kindle Paperwhite is $106.99 (originally $143.99). That's the lowest price this device has ever been, according to price-tracking tools. These deals on used Kindles usually sell out fast, so get one sooner rather than later if you're interested.

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The Kindle Paperwhite is the most popular reading tablet from Amazon, and it's the best for most people, according to PCMag's "outstanding" review. It offers many improvements over the 11th-generation version from 2021—mainly a larger 7-inch display and a much faster boost in performance. It still retains all of the great attributes that made the previous version great, like a fully waterproof design with an IPX8 rating, enough storage to hold more than 10,000 books (not that anyone can read that many), and unlimited cloud storage.

If you're not sure if this is the right Kindle for you, you can see if the Colorsoft version is a better fit for you. It offers color, so it can make reading manga or comics more lively. We also have a breakdown of every kind of Kindle to help you make a good decision. If you already own the 11th generation, there might not be enough here to warrant an upgrade, unless you really just want the latest Amazon has to offer. However, any devices older than that may be worth an upgrade for features like Bluetooth compatibility, which is great for audiobooks.

The screen features a 300 ppi (pixels per inch) display with 16 levels of background lighting, and optional warm lighting as well. I use this feature a lot to read before bed and not strain my (or my partner's) eyes. I also love the absurdly long battery life. This one is estimated at up to 12 weeks on a single charge, depending on your use and brightness settings.