White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
May President Trump Exclude CNN from Air Force One? Very Likely Yes
After being blocked in his attempt to keep CNN out of the White House altogether (including the main press briefing… The post May President Trump Exclude CNN from Air Force One? Very Likely Yes appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian proposal, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
At the Center of Things in Newton, Kansas
From this nexus of creation, you could go anywhere. Or you could stay put.
Who’s Shaping Your Taste?
In the past, it was your social circle. Now, it’s more likely an algorithm.
CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip in the latest media restriction in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications.
New York, New Jersey declare states of emergency ahead of nor’easter
The governors of New York, Kathy Hochul (D), and New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill (D), both announced Friday they would declare states of emergency ahead of this weekend’s nor’easter. “I’m declaring a State of Emergency for Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and Westchester as this powerful coastal storm bears down on the region,” Hochul wrote on…
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates US stock markets.
CNN says its reporters were barred from joining press pool on Air Force One
CNN reported its journalists have been barred from joining the press pool traveling with President Trump this weekend. They were set to board Air Force One Saturday to cover his visit to Knoxville for a college football game. The outlet had been scheduled to serve as this weekend’s TV press pooler — a rotating group…
ShinyHunters hackers expanded attacks on Oracle's PeopleSoft, Google says - Reuters
ShinyHunters hackers expanded attacks on Oracle's PeopleSoft, Google says Reuters
Overwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend Themselves
Russia’s private industries are increasingly having to fend for themselves as Ukrainian strikes intensify.
A U.S. Arm-Twisting Campaign Is Cutting Iran Off From the Rest of the World
A former Citi banker now with the Treasury Department made a secretive trip, warning countries to end flights and cut off banks.
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones - Reuters
Saudi coalition says it intercepts Houthi missiles, drones Reuters
Trump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing congressional approval
President Trump cancelled almost $1 billion in federal funding Friday using the controversial “pocket rescission” process, which allows him to sidestep congressional approval. Most of the cancellations targeted Health and Human Services (HHS) programs serving undocumented immigrants and unaccompanied children in court, as well as similar initiatives under the agency’s Minority Health office and the…
Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged', police say
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.
British climber, 28, dies after falling near top of Spanish mountain
A British man has died after falling about 60m (200ft) while descending from one of northern Spain's highest mountains.
TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it reached a minimum $100 million settlement deal with TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, days before a state court was set to hear arguments surrounding the app’s potential mental health effects on minors. TikTok has 45 days to respond to the settlement, which could balloon to $300…
OpenAI's models accessed public US Census, SEC data, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
OpenAI's models accessed public US Census, SEC data, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
The president is skeptical that Tehran will meet his demands.
As Xi Leaves Washington, Divisions Still Simmer Beneath the Surface
President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.
Nor’easter vs. Hurricane: What’s the Difference?
The systems are organized differently, though how they affect your town or neighborhood can be the same.
Single UK ticket-holder wins £111m Euromillions jackpot
A single UK ticket has scooped the £111m jackpot in Friday's EuroMillions draw.
GOP senators not happy with Trump’s embrace of Xi after China helped Iran
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP senators not happy with Trump’s embrace of Xi after China helped Iran Republican senators are dismayed over President Trump’s lavish welcome of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. after the discovery that Iran used…
Brazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightens - Reuters
Brazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightens Reuters
Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Senate Democrats question if Kennedy struck a deal in vaccine lawsuit A group of Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought a workaround in an ethics agreement after they noticed discrepancies in…
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
Francesca Hong says she regrets CNN interview about Thanksgiving
Francesca Hong, a former democratic socialist candidate in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race, said Friday she regrets her controversial CNN interview in which she stated she wanted to “cancel Thanksgiving.” In an interview with WISN, a local ABC affiliate, anchor Matt Smith reflected on Hong’s time on the campaign trail and asked if there was anything…
China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Overshadowing Its Big Week
The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after 'dangerous' data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
Labour members urge government to cancel Palantir's NHS contract
Delegates at the Labour party conference in Liverpool are trying to pressure the government into cancelling its £330m NHS contract with the US tech giant Palantir.
Can Trump ever be wrong? His pick to lead FDA refused to say.
Heidi Overton faced questions focused on vaccines, birth control, and vapes.
Lightning Strikes Thrice
The sun is setting shortly and I'm on the go, so my comments about the Missouri order will be brief.… The post Lightning Strikes Thrice appeared first on Reason Magazine.
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for Parkinson's disease - Reuters
US FDA approves AbbVie's drug for Parkinson's disease Reuters
Venezuela's promised elections face long delays, sources say - Reuters
Venezuela's promised elections face long delays, sources say Reuters
Trump, Xi and the Tech Moguls
The state visit by Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, so far has been long on pomp but short on substance on issues like artificial intelligence. Andrew here. We’ve got a full rundown of the state dinner for Xi Jinping, China’s leader, and the C.E.O.s who made the pilgrimage to the White House. Many … Source
The Last Ditch for Mask Hysteria
When the revolutionary praxis of COVID consciousness clashes with capitalism.
Bond sell-off continues as 10-year yield hits 5.19%
Another day, another tough session in the bond market, with yields on U.S. government debt continuing to push toward levels seldom seen in … Source
Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map
The ruling is a defeat for Republicans seeking to give their party an edge in the midterms for control of the House. It means voters will face a different map than the one used in the primaries.
Trump frames unregulated AI as a way to keep ahead of China – but in fact, it harms US national security
Amid the chorus of voices calling for a slowdown in AI advancement and more government regulation and oversight of the technology, one prominent … Source
Deep Divides and Missed Deals Cloud Trump-Xi Visit
After getting heckled outside by protesters, Xi slipped inside the White House for a state dinner where some 30 to 40 guests asked for photographs.
Court rules Trump can blacklist Anthropic for refusing to enable Claude features
"Overly constrained AI models" could cause military operations to fail, judges say.
China’s Panda Diplomacy Is Losing Its Clout With the U.S.
In a summit with few clear results, the loan is a reminder of an older era of Chinese diplomacy.
Tesla workers balk at training Optimus humanoid robots as replacements
Despite challenges, Tesla aims for 1,000 Optimus robots per week by end of 2026.
‘Primetime’ Wrings Even More Drama Out of ‘To Catch a Predator’ - The Atlantic
‘Primetime’ Wrings Even More Drama Out of ‘To Catch a Predator’ The Atlantic
U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges Reuters
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional
Federal appeals courts differ on whether the Fourth Amendment protects your cellphone at the border. A Texas lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to settle it.
The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown hurricane. Scientists point to an exceptionally strong El Niño.
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy, Regional Tensions Remain in Focus
Oil prices declined Friday as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Ads appearing all over the Internet are trying to scam people.
Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally)
Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.
"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring.”
College Founded by 'Christian Nationalist' Pastor Claims Religious Discrimination by Zoning Officials
New Saint Andrews College says Moscow, Idaho, officials are imposing special restrictions out of animus against the college's founder, Doug Wilson.
Anthropic's "Supply Chain Risk" Designation Stemmed from Its Refusing to Agree to Contract Terms, Not Its Speech
So the D.C. Circuit majority concluded in rejecting Anthropic’s First Amendment challenge.
Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script
Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.
Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious about the extent of their involvement. Islamabad, Pakistan — Turkiye and Pakistan are rushing their military chiefs to Riyadh in response to a call from Saudi Arabia for an urgent meeting on … Source
Democrats enjoy biggest lead yet in the race for Congress
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a low point for his second term. Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low, according to NBC News’ … Source
The Two-Year Temper Tantrum to Come
Trump’s recent kerfuffle with the press is a preview of his next era. Yesterday when a judge ordered President Trump to lift a ban on journalists accessing the White House, the immediate crisis appeared to be averted: Trump had lost, and reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico largely returned to … Source
Susan Collins campaign’s corruption defense unravels as university knocks down key claim
The University of Maine has contradicted a key claim Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign made while defending her relationship with a defense … Source
‘Wave of freedom’ sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group
José Manuel Restrepo says Colombian forces, not American troops, will lead operations against armed groups under Trump's Shield of the Americas.
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
As Police Misuse Flock Cameras, 2 Senators From Opposite Parties Demand More Oversight
Sens. Raphael Warnock and Katie Britt against a backrop of Flock Safety automated license plate readers
Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?
Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
‘Primetime’ cracks Chris Hansen wide open - The Washington Post
‘Primetime’ cracks Chris Hansen wide open The Washington Post
Opinion | A lesson from the Amish could help society cope with the future - The Washington Post
Opinion | A lesson from the Amish could help society cope with the future The Washington Post
Two arrested after people seen mysteriously emerging from various New York City sewers
The city has seen a string of incidents in which people have climbed out of manholes late at night.
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
In Iran, Talk of Whether to Build a Nuclear Bomb Bursts Into the Open
Iran’s top officials still say the country will forgo nuclear weapons, but they are warning that could change.
Council 'pauses' plan to fire and rehire 23,000 workers
Glasgow City Council says its plan to fire and then rehire more than 20,000 of its staff under new contracts is on hold after "constructive" talks with the Scottish government and trade unions.
Renée Good's Mom Wanted Trump to Protect Her Family. Her Daughter Was Killed by ICE.
Donna Ganger testifying in a Senate committee
FBI Hack Exposes Thousands Of Employee Records
A cybercriminal collective known as ShinyHunters claims to have breached the FBI’s online job portal and stolen more than 2 terabytes of employee personnel records. What do you think? The post FBI Hack Exposes Thousands Of Employee Records appeared first on The Onion.
Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false
On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her original claims against the rapper were false.
I Joined Agents Hunting the Fast Boats Flooding Europe with Cocaine
Watch WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen embed with Spanish authorities tackling the new wave of cocaine trafficked into Europe.
At State Dinner for China’s Leader, Melania Trump Wears the Pants
And possibly makes history while doing so.
There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why hasn't it gone into effect?
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."
Pope warns against 'losing humanity' to AI machines
The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.
Fighter jet pilots eject moments before fiery crash in Wales
Video captures two Royal Air Force pilots ejecting from a Hawk T2 training jet moments before a fiery crash near Anglesey in Wales on Wednesday.
Taylor Swift has a message for the haters on her new song ‘Cleveland!’ - The Washington Post
Taylor Swift has a message for the haters on her new song ‘Cleveland!’ The Washington Post
Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer.
Man rammed tractor into house in revenge attack on rival
A man who drove a tractor and hay baler into a house targeted the property after a rival desecrated the graves of his father and brother, a court heard.
America’s Hypocritical Take on Intellectual Property - The Atlantic
America’s Hypocritical Take on Intellectual Property The Atlantic
What Does the Climate Movement Do Now? - The Atlantic
What Does the Climate Movement Do Now? The Atlantic
Baseball Analysts Call For New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H.
NEW YORK—Stressing that the sport’s existing suite of advanced metrics was no longer sufficient to satisfy their hunger for increasingly granular data, baseball analysts from across the country called Wednesday for the creation of a new statistic called B.L.E.P.H. “We don’t care what it measures or how it’s calculated—we just need something called B.L.E.P.H., and we […] The post Baseball Analysts Call For New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H. appeared first on The Onion.
An Underappreciated Problem With Dating Apps - The Atlantic
An Underappreciated Problem With Dating Apps The Atlantic
Maybe Alex Gibney Did Elon Musk a Favor - The Atlantic
Maybe Alex Gibney Did Elon Musk a Favor The Atlantic
California DMV Adds Highway Chase To Road Test
SACRAMENTO, CA—Saying the newly instituted changes better reflected the realities of modern driving, officials at the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday that they had added a highway chase to the state’s standard road test. “Test-takers will be expected to safely merge onto the highway and then successfully weave their getaway vehicle through traffic […] The post California DMV Adds Highway Chase To Road Test appeared first on The Onion.
Shy, Bookish Umpire Actually Really Beautiful When He Takes Mask Off
The post Shy, Bookish Umpire Actually Really Beautiful When He Takes Mask Off appeared first on The Onion.
10 Players To Watch This NFL Season
From breakout stars to aging veterans, these are the players most likely to define the 2026 NFL season. Aidan Hutchinson, Lions defensive end: After signing a four-year extension worth $180 million last season, Hutchinson should finally be able to afford enough eye black for both sides of his face. A.J. Brown, Patriots wide receiver: Brown […] The post 10 Players To Watch This NFL Season appeared first on The Onion.
Last Peach Of Summer Quietly Molds Over On Counter
The post Last Peach Of Summer Quietly Molds Over On Counter appeared first on The Onion.
Why Macklemore Was Kicked Off the Ed Sheeran Tour - The Atlantic
Why Macklemore Was Kicked Off the Ed Sheeran Tour The Atlantic
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech
Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly.
The Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and Timing - The Atlantic
The Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and Timing The Atlantic
Xi’s Red Carpet Stalemate
Plus: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico get their White House passes back, more countries ground Iranian airlines, and a winning horse with a questionable name.
‘Civil Terrorism’ Is a Dangerous Category Error
Activists who commit crimes should be punished. But they shouldn’t be prosecuted as terrorists.
To Protect Legitimate Speech, Get Serious About Penalizing Civil Terrorism
There is a soft spot in our legal system that allows radical groups to coerce and intimidate law-abiding Americans.
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