Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves - The Washington Post
Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves The Washington Post
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial despite dramatic appeal from defense - The Washington Post
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial despite dramatic appeal from defense The Washington Post
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.
First lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention - The Washington Post
First lady Melania Trump will not attend the Republican midterm convention The Washington Post
Vietnam veterans suing over Trump’s arch seek court block ahead of groundbreaking
The Vietnam War veterans suing over President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch are seeking an emergency court order to block the administration from pursuing its imminent plans to break ground in the Washington D.C. area. Veterans Michael Lemmon, Shaun Byrnes, Jon Gundersen — along with architectural historian Calder Loth — filed their temporary restraining order request…
Tate brothers charged with further trafficking and sex crimes in Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate are currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges and deny all the allegations.
Explosion kills at least 10 at military base in Bolivia
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia.
EXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say Reuters
In Major Leak Hunt, Pentagon Gives Polygraph Tests to Joint Staff Members
About 50 people were tested, an unparalleled inquiry that comes in the wake of news reports about the war with Iran and the U.S. military’s diminished stocks of munitions.
Why Putin’s Friends Are Now Confronting Him Over the War
The leaders of India and Kazakhstan recently made unusually direct remarks to the Russian president about ending the war.
Maria Bartiromo’s attorney denies reports she was fired from Fox News - The Washington Post
Maria Bartiromo’s attorney denies reports she was fired from Fox News The Washington Post
From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest
Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.
Tetris suggests White House ‘Build the Wall’ game infringes copyright
The Tetris Company appeared to warn the White House Friday that its new online arcade based on President Trump’s policies may constitute copyright infringement. The site, launched Thursday, features games emulating the style of arcade classics. One of these video games, “Build the Wall,” uses mechanics that closely resemble those of Tetris. But in the…
Senators call for investigation into GI Bill trade schools, citing Post series - The Washington Post
Senators call for investigation into GI Bill trade schools, citing Post series The Washington Post
Time Is No Longer on Iran’s Side in the Battle of the Blockades
The U.S. is helping Gulf states move significant amounts of oil out of the region while thwarting Tehran’s shipments.
Migrants spark outrage after video shows baby dolphin beaten during beach celebration
Video from Ceuta shows migrants pulling a dolphin calf from the water and striking it with a stick as outraged residents tried to intervene on the beach.
Federal judge declines to halt firings of Stars and Stripes staffers
A federal judge on Friday declined to stop the Pentagon’s termination of three Stars and Stripes staffers for alleged insubordination, ruling they were not likely to succeed in their claims that the firings violated the First Amendment. Judge Trevor McFadden issued the decision hours after a hearing that focused on whether two of the employees…
In Complex Cases Like Lindsay Clancy’s, a Unanimous Verdict Can Be Hard to Reach
Hung juries are not common, but the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy was emotionally wrenching and uniquely complicated.
US DOJ's antitrust division asked to pause cooperation with Canadian government, WSJ reports - Reuters
US DOJ's antitrust division asked to pause cooperation with Canadian government, WSJ reports Reuters
US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official says - Reuters
US structured Venezuela oil position to protect it from dilution, official says Reuters
Novartis, Ionis' experimental heart drug misses key goal in closely watched trial - Reuters
Novartis, Ionis' experimental heart drug misses key goal in closely watched trial Reuters
Judge Once Again Blocks Trump Administration’s Plans to Restrict Mail-In Ballots
The ruling arrived before the Supreme Court could decide whether to intervene but appeared certain to set off yet another round of appeals.
US Supreme Court preserves parties' access to cheap ads, siding with Republicans - Reuters
US Supreme Court preserves parties' access to cheap ads, siding with Republicans Reuters
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s prison release gets moved up - The Washington Post
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s prison release gets moved up The Washington Post
How are AI chatbots answering voting questions?
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Nearly a third of AI chatbot replies to voting questions inaccurate, outdated: study Artificial intelligence chatbots are becoming a source for voters to ask questions about upcoming elections, but a new study determined nearly a third of AI-generated replies could be inaccurate or outdated. AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File…
U.S. Used Promise of Nvidia Chips to Broker Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal
Negotiators offered access to advanced AI hardware to help secure a preliminary agreement last year to end decades of conflict, the latest example of chip diplomacy.
Trump’s Latest Clemency Grants Benefit Drug Offenders, Union Boss
The president issued pardons or commutations to 30 people on Thursday, continuing his unorthodox and unpredictable use of clemency power.
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
Pennsylvania infant’s death confirmed to have been caused by measles
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Pennsylvania infant confirmed to have died from measles Following vocal skepticism from federal health officials, one of the two suspected measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania last month has been confirmed as being caused by the virus. Sean Rayford, Getty Images…
Crypto Money Still Matters for the Midterms - The Atlantic
Crypto Money Still Matters for the Midterms The Atlantic
The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
Tarmac talk among dad, daughter pilots stirs debate on family phone plans - The Washington Post
Tarmac talk among dad, daughter pilots stirs debate on family phone plans The Washington Post
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
Three hurricanes in Pacific show the power of El Nino
Three hurricanes that are churning in the Pacific represent a level of elevated activity consistent with El Nino.
'Hidden tribunals': Immigration court due process in tumult with new locations
The new effort appears to be another tactic in a broader Trump administration strategy to short-circuit immigrants' already limited due process options in order to speed deportations.
US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story August jobs report beats expectations The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, soaring past expectations and raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates next month. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh The unemployment…
Trump offers first comments on Lindsay Clancy case
President Trump responded Friday to a judge’s decision to declare a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing in for the first time on the legal battle that has captured national attention. “It’s a shame. It’s a horrible tragedy,” the president said when asked about Clancy’s case during an executive order signing ceremony in…
University of Cambridge will review 'decision-making and actions' after death of Jason Arday
The University of Cambridge will carry out an independent review to "identify shortcomings" following the death of Professor Jason Arday.
Trump Plans to Use Qatari Jet for Another Overseas Flight Despite Security Concerns
The president intends to travel to Ireland on the plane, the first time he will have used it overseas since questions were raised about its defensive capabilities.
'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'
That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine care and is affecting mental health.
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
Trump's arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
The Right to Trial is Vanishing. Could Bolder Juries Save It?
A new campaign by the Cato Institute aims to educate jurors on their right to vote their conscience against unjust laws and sentences.
Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says - Reuters
Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace, Trump says Reuters
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Fancy timepieces, traitors, and lengthy footnotes.
New world map that shows Africa's true size backed by UN
Over 160 countries have voted at the United Nations to move away from a traditional global map that is nearly 500 years old towards a newer one that more accurately reflects Africa's true size.
There’s No Such Thing as an AI ‘Lab’ - The Atlantic
There’s No Such Thing as an AI ‘Lab’ The Atlantic
Missouri Supreme Court rules new GOP-drawn map can’t be used for November elections
The court said a referendum seeking to put the map up for a vote must be placed on the ballot, meaning the state’s elections this fall will take place under its old congressional lines. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state’s redrawn congressional map cannot be used in this year’s … Source
Hegseth and Co. Are Trying to Steal Other Agencies’ Funds, Dems Say
House Democrats say the Pentagon is attempting to siphon crucial NIH funds. Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee have accused Defense … Source
Why has the Philippine peso plunged to a record low?
The Southeast Asian country’s currency has plummeted amid the fallout of the Iran war and economic challenges at home. The Philippine’s peso is hovering at historic lows amid a confluence of economic challenges at home and geopolitical turmoil abroad. On Friday, the currency hit an all-time low of … Source
Georgia just audited its voter rolls — and debunked Trump’s election lies
President Donald Trump's lies about noncitizen voters fraudulently swaying elections have served as the basis for his administration's and his … Source
OpenAI Claims We’re in the ‘AGI Era’ With Release of GPT-6 Astra
Welcome to the beginning of... something. We are approaching the precipice of the beginning of what could be the start of the first stages of the … Source
Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN says in report that maps path back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the … Source
‘I Wouldn’t Call It a War,’ Says JD Vance After 6 Months of Trump’s Failed, Costly, and Illegal War on Iran
Asked Thursday by a reporter in Washington, DC if he thought the war started by President Donald Trump on February 28—over six months ago—would be … Source
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
DOJ Says Barring AI Training on Copyrighted Material Could 'Severely Hamper' Tech Progress
An illustration showing a newspaper and a laptop on the scales of justice
Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next?
[This post is co-authored with Professor Seth Barrett Tillman.] Over the past decade, many legal challenges have turned on whether… The post Eleventh Circuit Holds Qui Tam Relators Are Not "Officers of the United States." What Happens Next? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
In the White House's Retro Arcade Games, the Trump Administration Always Loses
White House arcade games
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage?
The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's controversial). And the U.N. is designating a day dedicated to ending the practice.
Galaxy Brain: Why So Many Men Are Unraveling - The Atlantic
Galaxy Brain: Why So Many Men Are Unraveling The Atlantic
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
Mike Dean responds after backlash over Jamie Vardy podcast
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean insists he has "always respected the profession" - after revealing he used to "joke about" and play "games" during matches.
Trump Is Expanding Executive Power. Democrats Are Already Eyeing the New Tools.
President Donald Trump on the left, California Governor Gavin Newsom on the right
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed
Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.
Hollywood’s Franchise Obsession Has Come for Indie Movies - The Atlantic
Hollywood’s Franchise Obsession Has Come for Indie Movies The Atlantic
With jury deadlocked, judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case
The judge in Lindsay Clancy's murder case has declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to agree on a verdict.
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S.
New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power.
Rockstar Leaks Worsen As Hackers Release Fully Playable Copy Of ‘GTA IX’
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—Sending the publisher scrambling to protect trade secrets related to the hotly anticipated project, leaks from Rockstar Games worsened Friday as hackers released a fully playable copy of Grand Theft Auto IX. “It’s heartbreaking having assets leak out for any of our projects, but that’s particularly the case when the grav-room immersion technology needed […] The post Rockstar Leaks Worsen As Hackers Release Fully Playable Copy Of ‘GTA IX’ appeared first on The Onion.
Pulling the SNAP lever + Why Gen Zers bet (invest?) differently
Changing SNAP eligibility actually can change consumption habits.
U.K.’s Reform Party Hit With Fresh Funding Allegations
Two senior aides to party leader Nigel Farage stepped down as police assessed allegations the party violated political-donation laws.
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
Two Men Pulled Alive From Tunnel Nine Days After Nepal Flood
The rescue sparked hopes in country where more than 1,250 are dead and some 5,000 are missing.
Trapped Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel 9 days after deadly flooding, raising hope for more rescues
Two workers were pulled alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods, and one rescued man says more people are trapped inside.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
It's part of a political showdown with Marcos. A trial could impact her plans to run for president in 2028.
Myanmar military head visits Vietnam to normalize relations
His trip to Vietnam marks his third visit to an ASEAN member state as he seeks to restore Myanmar's standing in the bloc.
What To Know About ‘Earle Meets World’
Influencer Alix Earle is the star of Netflix’s newest reality show, Earle Meets World. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the series. Q: Who is Alix Earle? A: Alix is a Gen Z content creator known for eating expired military rations. Q: I thought her name was Alex Cooper. A: Ask your […] The post What To Know About ‘Earle Meets World’ appeared first on The Onion.
God Struggling To Remember Why He Made So Many Ugly People
THE HEAVENS—Scratching His head and rifling through His notes as He tried to recall His reasoning for the decision, The Lord God, Supreme Creator of the Universe, reportedly struggled to remember on Friday why He made so many ugly people. “I could have given everyone on Earth perfect, symmetrical proportions, so why didn’t I?” wondered […] The post God Struggling To Remember Why He Made So Many Ugly People appeared first on The Onion.
PBR Offers $20,000 Reward For Lost Beer
The CEO of Pabst Brewing Co. put up a $20,000 reward to anyone who could provide information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 missing cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and non-alcoholic Old Milwaukee beers. What do you think? The post PBR Offers $20,000 Reward For Lost Beer appeared first on The Onion.
UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says
The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.
A ‘Super’ El Niño Approaches
Plus: Federal prosecutors charge ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting, AIs suffer a major outage, and Trump offers Tiger Woods a piece of advice.
US adversary turns up the heat on America’s AI lead with an underestimated edge
China's "East Data, West Computing" initiative is rapidly expanding AI infrastructure, but a major chip constraint complicates Beijing's push.
Grocery Stores Are a Free-Market Success Story
From Walmart to Whole Foods, stiff competition and low margins mean grocers must be tuned in to consumer preferences.
Socialism: The Newest Old Idea That Won’t Work
Bad proposals and programs are coming from both the left and the right.
The Department of Defensiveness
A brief history of this Pentagon’s sordid attempts to control the narrative.
The Bahrain Grand Prix…in Malaysia? War Is Ruining the Year for the Wealthy Gulf
The region’s leaders are giving up on hopes for a rebound as the war grinds on without an end in sight.
Iran prefers conflict with US over peace to suppress internal uprising, human rights activist warns
A human rights activist says Iran's regime fears its own population more than U.S. airstrikes, using Strait of Hormuz friction for survival.
MapQuest Jumps To Top Of App Store After Refusing To Rename ‘Lake Ontario’
Legacy mapping tool MapQuest shot up to become the top navigation app in Apple’s app store after refusing to comply with President Trump’s executive order renaming “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America,” overtaking Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps. What do you think? The post MapQuest Jumps To Top Of App Store After Refusing To Rename ‘Lake Ontario’ appeared first on The Onion.
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