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A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

A Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms

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When WIRED asked Favorito if, despite all the audits and investigations that found no evidence of fraud, he still believed the 2020 election was rigged using QR codes, Favorito responded: “I think it’s a distinct possibility.” Georgia’s bill did not outline what system should replace the QR codes, but it set a July 1, 2026 deadline to end the use of the codes. The effort to demonize QR codes was given added impetus when in March 2025 Trump signed an executive order demanding that the Election Assistance Commission approve new rules to ban the counting of votes via QR codes in most cases nationwide. The commission did not respond to a request for comment. Since then, legislators in Georgia have repeatedly failed to put in place a system to replace QR codes or update the election systems. So with just six months to go before the midterms, election directors in counties across the state have been left in limbo, unsure how to proceed or whether new rules will be put in place. When asked how …

Man Pleads Guilty to Atlanta Auto Break-In That Led to Theft of Unreleased Music by Beyoncé

Man Pleads Guilty to Atlanta Auto Break-In That Led to Theft of Unreleased Music by Beyoncé

Published by Sam Flores

ATLANTA (AP) — A man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to an auto break-in last year in Atlanta that police say resulted in the theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé. Kelvin Evans, 41, entered guilty pleas in Fulton County Superior Court to entering an automobile and criminal trespass. He was sentenced to two years in prison, according to news outlets. He was scheduled to go on trial this week. Evans broke into a parked Jeep Wagoneer last July that was rented by a choreographer and a dancer for Beyoncé. Christoper Grant, the choreographer, and Diandre Blue, the dancer, told Atlanta police they returned to the vehicle on July 8 to find the trunk window damaged and two suitcases gone. Stolen items included hard drives containing unreleased music, footage plans and concert set lists, according to a police report. The theft occurred two days before Beyoncé kicked off four nights of concerts at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of her “Cowboy Carter” tour. Surveillance cameras captured the break-in. Police arrested Evans in August. They have not recovered …

How Grieving My Mom Led Me to ‘The Sheep Detectives’

How Grieving My Mom Led Me to ‘The Sheep Detectives’

Published by Daniella Wilson

I’ve always been drawn to stories about underdogs who get swept into situations far beyond their abilities. The only way out is through, which usually means failing forward and depending on each other until something like a family forms. The Minions are perfect examples of that kind of misfit energy, and I encountered something similar when I first read The Sheep Detectives. At its core, it’s a mystery: a group of sheep try to solve the murder of their beloved shepherd. They are completely without a clue, literally, about how totally unequipped they are for it. That’s right up my street. But what moved me about this particular group of misfits went far beyond the external stakes. It was how unprepared they were to overcome the internal stakes of processing the grief of losing somebody without erasing them from memory–a feeling that I had some firsthand experience with. I was 23 when my mother died. It was sudden. Life was moving along as usual and then a week later, she was gone. My family dealt …

Top Megelin Deals for Laser and LED Therapy Devices (2026)

Top Megelin Deals for Laser and LED Therapy Devices (2026)

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The red-light therapy market shows no signs of slowing down. According to Fortune Business Insights, the industry is projected to grow from $1.21 billion in 2026 to $1.76 billion by 2034. Riding that wave is Hong Kong-based Megelin, which is currently running its largest Mother’s Day sale yet, offering major discounts on most of its LED devices and select electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) tools. I’ve been testing the Duo Lux Laser & LED Light Therapy Mask for the past two weeks as part of a six-week trial. While I’m still forming my final verdict, I already have some early thoughts (more on that below). In the meantime, check out the standout deals because some of these discounts might be too good to pass up while they’re live. This Laser & LED Light Therapy Mask Is $270 Off Megelin Duo Lux Laser & LED Light Therapy Mask The Megelin Duo Lux Laser & LED Light Therapy Mask combines 660-nanometer (nm) and 1,064-nm lasers with a 660-nm LED light for a more intensive treatment. The brand claims …

UK Infinity Fusion Consortium launches bid for Britain’s first privately led fusion power plant

UK Infinity Fusion Consortium launches bid for Britain’s first privately led fusion power plant

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The newly formed UK Infinity Fusion Consortium has been unveiled by Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM, marking a major push to develop the United Kingdom’s first privately financed fusion power plant. The partnership aims to accelerate commercial fusion deployment using technologies already under development while supporting the UK Government’s long-term fusion energy ambitions. The consortium brings together complementary expertise across reactor design, engineering delivery and high-temperature superconducting magnet technology. Central to the project is Type One Energy’s Infinity Two stellarator design, a 400 MWe fusion power plant concept that the group believes can form the basis of a commercially viable energy project capable of attracting private investment. The announcement also reflects growing cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom on advanced energy technologies. During a recent address to the US Congress, King Charles III highlighted joint work between both countries in nuclear fusion, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, describing the partnerships as technologies with the potential to transform lives. Private sector fusion strategy takes shape The UK Infinity Fusion Consortium intends …

Senegal’s President Faye Says Ruling Party, Led by PM Sonko, Risks ‘Collapse’

Senegal’s President Faye Says Ruling Party, Led by PM Sonko, Risks ‘Collapse’

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By Diadie Ba and NDIAGA THIAM DAKAR, May 4 (Reuters) – Senegalese President ⁠Bassirou ⁠Diomaye Faye said the ruling party ⁠is on a path that could lead to its downfall but that ​the party’s leader, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, will remain in his post if he keeps “doing his job properly”.Faye’s comments, ‌aired on state television late Saturday, ‌come amid persistent speculation that the two men’s political alliance is on the rocks and as ⁠the West African ⁠country faces growing economic challenges linked to debt and the fallout from ​the Iran war. Sonko was a popular opposition figure under the previous administration. He was barred from running in the 2024 presidential election due to a legal conviction and chose little-known Faye, a longtime aide and member of the ​Pastef party, as his replacement candidate.Faye then appointed Sonko as prime minister.Since then, signs of dissension ⁠have begun ⁠to appear between the ⁠two men. In ​March, Sonko said he was willing to take his party out of the government and return ​to opposition if Faye broke with …

Best Buy just slashed up to ,000 off our favorite TCL Mini LED TV – no strings attached

Best Buy just slashed up to $2,000 off our favorite TCL Mini LED TV – no strings attached

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Adam Breeden/ZDNET The TCL QM8 is a top contender for one of the best TVs we’ve tested at the ZDNET lab, offering premium-quality picture and sound along with a host of smart features at a fraction of the cost of an OLED screen. And right now at Best Buy, you can save up to $2,000 on the TCL QM8, depending on what size you buy, letting you snag a big screen TV at a more affordable price. The largest savings to be had is on the 85-inch model, which is $2,000 off. Also: TCL QM8K review The updated Mini LED panel uses improved backlighting and micro-lenses to prevent blooming and “halo” effects in dark scenes. It has a 144Hz refresh rate for smoother motion while streaming movies and shows, live sports, and console gaming. And speaking of console gaming, the TCL QM8 supports game accelerator VRR technology to boost the refresh rate as high as 288Hz to help prevent screen tearing and stuttering during online matches and solo offline play.  Also: The best 98-inch TVs …

Teen driver who fatally mowed down mum outside club shouts as he’s led from dock

Teen driver who fatally mowed down mum outside club shouts as he’s led from dock

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A teen driver who deliberately drove into a Cardiff mum of three outside a club, killing her, has been found guilty of murder. Shelley Davies, 38, died from her injuries a week after the incident on September last year. Kian Bateman, 19, drove into Miss Davies outside the Home Guard club in the Ely area of Cardiff. There had been fight involving his brother Kai, Ms Davies, and her partner David Bratcher, who was also injured by Bateman. He shouted, “I didn’t see her, I didn’t see Shelley” as he was led from the dock in Cardiff Crown Court after the jury returned their verdict. Videos showed to the jury during the trial captured Bateman inhaling laughing gas balloons before he drove his Seat Ibiza Sport into Ms Davies and Mr Bratcher. Shelley died in hospital Miss Davies suffered multiple injuries in the incident including fractures to her vertebrae, ribs, arm and pelvis, along with internal injuries. Don’t miss a court report by signing up to our crime newsletter here. During the trial, Prosecutor Michael …

Mini LED vs. OLED: I’ve tested dozens of TV with both display types, and this one’s better

Mini LED vs. OLED: I’ve tested dozens of TV with both display types, and this one’s better

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Adam Breeden/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. TV technology seems to change every year, and if you’re shopping for a new set, you might not even know where to start. Choosing the perfect TV for your needs can feel overwhelming, but it’s not too tough once you break things down.  Right now, there are two main technologies to know about: Mini LED and OLED. These two TV styles work in noticeably different ways, and each one has its own set of benefits and limitations.  Also: The best OLED TVs you can buy In short, in an OLED TV (organic light-emitting diode), each pixel lights up when the set applies electricity to it. To make different colors, the set passes lights through different filters. If electricity isn’t applied to a pixel, it stays black — for the darkest of dark colors. Mini LED (which can also be referred to as QLED or QNED, depending on the manufacturer) uses a backlit LCD panel where each pixel is made up of red, green, and blue …

French public media in the dock: Report led by far right ally raises concerns

French public media in the dock: Report led by far right ally raises concerns

Published by Sam Flores

A French parliamentary committee has voted to endorse a controversial report into the country’s public broadcasting network, despite strong opposition from left-wing lawmakers. The report, drafted by Charles Alloncle – an ally of the far right National Rally – outlines sweeping reforms and cost cutting measures, including potential mergers of TV channels. Some MPs, however, say the report is politically biased and didn’t want it to be made public out of fear of “legitimising” what they see as false claims about the media. Source link