Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop

In 2014, Amazon introduced its first smartphone, hoping to take on Apple and Samsung. Instead, the Fire Phone — overseen directly by founder Jeff Bezos — was scrapped in barely over a year, one of Amazon’s highest-profile flops. Now, Amazon is dialing up a new phone. The latest effort, known internally as “Transformer,” is being developed within its devices and services unit, according to four people familiar with the matter. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalization device that can sync with home voice assistant Alexa and serve as a conduit to Amazon customers throughout the day, the people said. The initiative is the newest…

Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April

Dennis Rodman is set to be a two-time Hall-of-Famer. Yes, a two-time Hall-of-Famer. Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 17 as part of WrestleMania Weekend, ESPN reported Friday. The five-time NBA champion with the Bulls and Pistons had a run with World Championship Wrestling…

Gold IRA storage explained: What you’re paying for and what to verify

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Gold IRAs are an increasingly popular option for American savers. As prices sit well above $5,000 an ounce, investors new to the retirement accounts might be wondering — where…

Could a gene therapy treat the vast majority of Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has beaten back potential treatments for decades. Past research suggested it was a complicated, multifactorial disease in which a patchwork of biological and lifestyle factors combined to increase or decrease risk.But a new study published in January in the journal Nature suggests…

DOJ sues Harvard for discriminating against Jewish, Israeli students

The Department of Justice sued Harvard University Friday, accusing the Ivy League school of running afoul of federal civil rights law in having “turned a blind eye to antisemitism and discrimination against Jews and Israelis” on campus. In a complaint filed in Boston federal court, Assistant Attorney General for Civil…

Palantir CTO says artificial intelligence is key to reshoring American manufacturing

Could artificial intelligence be the key to reshoring American manufacturing? That’s what Palantir’s chief technology officer, Shyam Sankar, believes. His new book, “Mobilize,” asserts that America can prevent World War III by rebuilding its industrial base with AI-powered workers who can outcompete China’s automated factories. “If you can make the…

Is the coming HIV pandemic inevitable? | Charles LeBaron

In a single year, the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.), has done such comprehensive damage to the extraordinarily successful HIV prevention program as to leave the country almost defenseless against a brewing HIV pandemic, right when elimination seemed possible.These unprecedented actions have…

What I’m seeing from St. John’s on eve of March Madness

Who knows what this means? If it’s a sign St. John’s is ready to go on a long run or not. One thing is certain: This looked like a loose team. Before the Johnnies took the floor for their open practice Thursday at San Diego’s Viejas Arena, they were smiling…

Exclusive | The ultra-rich’s new must-have? A plastic surgery doula — who’ll book your doctor, private jet travel, and even a post-op masseuse

If you thought doulas only coached breathing in delivery rooms, meet the glam-squad godmothers of the operating room. Los Angeles–based concierge consultants Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari have carved out a niche as high-touch guides for clients navigating the nerve-racking, scar-sensitive, spreadsheet-worthy world of plastic surgery. Think part strategist, part…

Cowboys going through with  million George Pickens franchise tag today

The Cowboys won’t let George Pickens hit free agency. Dallas is planning to place the franchise tag on receiver George Pickens on Friday following a career-best first season with the team, according to Yahoo. Spotrac estimates the tag will be worth roughly $28 million for receivers. “I’m talking to George…

Your all-in-one guide to college basketball with March Madness in sight

We’re just two days away from the month of madness. March is right around the corner and the college basketball regular season is nearing an end. Some teams have already punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament regardless of what happens in conference tournament action, which begins next week on…

House Dems to force vote to block Trump from waging war on Iran

WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders vowed to force a vote on a war powers resolution to stop President Trump from launching an attack on Iran without Congressional approval. The vote will take place next week when the House gavels back into session from recess and comes amid Trump’s massive military…

Palmer Luckey says refusing to work with the Pentagon is ‘really, really dangerous’ — and reveals the one big thing Silicon Valley is vowing to never do again

In 2018, Google did something that Palmer Luckey believes was “really, really dangerous.” The tech giant pulled out of working on the Department of Defense’s Project Maven after thousands of employees protested being involved with the Pentagon program, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance data to potentially use for…

Jets make huge major leaps in 2026 NFLPA team report cards

The Jets would be happy to show off this report card.  The 2026 NFL Players Association team report cards showed significant improvement for the Jets across the board, according to results that were obtained by ESPN. The Giants saw several changes in their grades, including improvements in “Treatment of Families,”…

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