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'Unplug and reconnect': Why board game cafes are the new hotspot for real-world fun

The steady hum of conversation, bursts of laughter, and the click of dice. It's a familiar soundscape in board game cafes, a growing phenomenon that stands in stark contrast to the solitary scrolling seen in most modern coffee shops.

Why the Pentagon's AI-first push could put soldiers at risk

The Department of Defense is leaning into an "AI-first" mentality and developing new artificial intelligence tools, but analysts warn there are still barriers to their broad use in the military.

Tennessee health firm settles false claims case for $2.4 million

Monogram Health Professional Services PC and Monogram Health Inc., collectively known as Monogram Health and headquartered in Tennessee, have agreed to pay $2.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by causing the submission of false diagnosis codes to increase payments under the Medicare Advantage program, the Justice Department announced.

Hasan Piker's prediction of violence 'against American Jews' rattles Michigan Democrats

Left-wing commentator Hasan Piker's remark that American Jews' support of Israel invites violence against them has caused a public spat between Democrats in Michigan.

Another South Korea-U.S. Military Drill Is Cut as Iran Conflict Overshadows the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Marine Corps called off biennial drills with South Korea on Monday, one week after President Trump unexpectedly ordered the downscaling of separate Ulchi Freedom Shield drills last week.

Suspect in quintuple slaying in Oregon found dead in Washington state

The man suspected of killing five people at a rural Oregon home took his own life after fleeing to Washington state, police said Sunday night.

Vance calls Canada a state, hours after Trump says it will no longer be treated like one

Vice President J.D. Vance accidentally called Canada a state Monday as he answered a question about the country's trade dispute with the U.S.

Americans are moving away from congregations, but not necessarily from religion

She was highly invested in learning about Judaism, but she explored her identity without joining traditional institutions.

Iranian media shows video targeting Barron Trump with $10 million bounty

Iranian state media on Monday showcased a segment that reportedly placed a bounty on Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Trump, offering a $10 million reward for his death.

Philadelphia man charged with underpaying $7M in employment taxes, DOJ says

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has returned a superseding indictment charging Jimmy Fabian of Philadelphia with engaging in a scheme to underpay more than $7 million in employment taxes owed by his staffing business and filing false tax returns for the company, the Justice Department announced

Ken Paxton rolls out multi-pronged plan to rein in AI data centers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state's Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, entered the political battle over data centers on Monday.

Trump Media CEO defends Truth Social premium service as Dems demand probe

Kevin McGurn, interim CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, pushed back on Monday against criticism for selling faster access to President Trump's Truth Social posts for as much as $100,000, saying there's a demand for it.