Some Jewish Republicans bashed JD Vance. He went to speak to them in person. - The Washington Post
Some Jewish Republicans bashed JD Vance. He went to speak to them in person. The Washington Post
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll Resigns as U.S. Military Grapples With Two Wars
The resignation of Daniel P. Driscoll, the secretary of the Army, had been expected but comes at a tumultuous time for the service.
Man charged with murder over deadly house fire
A man has been charged with murder over a house fire which killed a young girl and her aunt.
Smithsonian changes course, will put Latino museum in existing building - The Washington Post
Smithsonian changes course, will put Latino museum in existing building The Washington Post
The Ukraine Drones That Are Carrying a Bigger Punch, Deeper Into Russia
Kyiv, once dependent on aging Western weaponry, is rapidly increasing the range and firepower of its aerial arsenal.
Gold muted as traders await US jobs data, monitor Mideast tensions - Reuters
Gold muted as traders await US jobs data, monitor Mideast tensions Reuters
Woman Stabs 2, Killing One, in Times Square and Is Shot Dead by N.Y.P.D.
The police fired at the woman, who was holding two knives, after trying to use less lethal force, officials said. A woman, 32, was killed, and a man, 68, is in stable condition.
Bond selloff pressures stocks as oil crosses $91 a barrel - Reuters
Bond selloff pressures stocks as oil crosses $91 a barrel Reuters
Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
Rescuers have resorted to explosives as they struggle to reach trapped workers, as the flooding death toll reaches 939.
Bomb attacks by Mexican gangs on the rise, officials say - Reuters
Bomb attacks by Mexican gangs on the rise, officials say Reuters
Making Sense Of The Chief Justice's Tango In The Ballroom Case
It was the Chief, and not KBJ, who was holding up the case. Was he trying to flip ACB's vote?
Hegseth’s Pentagon Lurches off the Rails - The Atlantic
Hegseth’s Pentagon Lurches off the Rails The Atlantic
Tupac Shakur Was at His Cultural Peak When He Was Killed
Shortly before he was murdered in 1996, the rapper had released “All Eyez on Me,” a landmark album that turned him into a superstar.
Man donates part of liver and bowel to save son
A man who donated part of his liver and bowel to his son in an "extremely rare" transplant has described it as the "greatest privilege" of his life.
Washington’s Deadly New Headache: an al Qaeda-Houthi Terrorist Alliance
One man helped broker an arms trade between two militant groups that threatens another key oil-shipping route in the Middle East.
Mine Warfare With Iran Hampers U.S. Efforts to Win Control of Hormuz
The U.S. mission to speed traffic through the strait hangs on an unbalanced fight against underwater risks.
Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks - Reuters
Oil prices rise as latest fighting resurrects Middle East supply disruption risks Reuters
China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting - Reuters
China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting Reuters
Democrats propose counter to GOP’s anti-socialism resolution
Four Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives made a move Monday to publicly criticize socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) — as a counter to a Republican resolution that would do the same. The Republican resolution, which was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) and is slated to come to the floor this week,…
Opinion | The multifaceted stupidity of Trump’s Canadian trade war - The Washington Post
Opinion | The multifaceted stupidity of Trump’s Canadian trade war The Washington Post
Roughly 80 Americans still unaccounted for after Himalayan disaster kills 903, officials say
Nepal and China's death toll climbed to 903 as roughly 4,200 people remained unaccounted for following the devastating flood and debris flow.
Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says - Reuters
Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says Reuters
Hundreds arrested and weapons seized at Notting Hill Carnival
More than 550 people were arrested at Notting Hill Carnival, police have said, and one man died following a chase with officers who stopped him entering the event.
The Bentley Supersports: A stripped-out engineer's indulgence
It's the lightest Bentley in 85 years.
EXCLUSIVE: Officials: US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Officials: US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms Reuters
Trump Wants the FCC To Punish His Enemies
Robby Soave uppers in the top left. Reem Ibrahim appears in the top right. Zach Weissmueller appears in the bottom right. Liz Wolfe appears in the bottom left. In the center square, there is a split screen of President Donald Trump and Kristen Welker. Above it, bold text reads "ABOLISH THE FCC?"
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
Kalshi bans former GOP congressman George Santos for life - The Washington Post
Kalshi bans former GOP congressman George Santos for life The Washington Post
C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths
Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.
Scott Brown Was a GOP Star. Will It Matter in the New Hampshire Senate Race?
Scott Brown is chasing the political limelight again with a seemingly improvised Senate campaign.
Chief justice dissents on ballroom construction: ‘No victory for separation of powers’
Chief Justice John Roberts broke with his conservative colleagues in a Supreme Court decision Monday that allowed construction on the proposed White House ballroom to continue, saying the ruling upsets the separation of powers. Roberts, joined by the three liberal justices, contended that the majority’s reasoning likely infringed on Congress’s power of the purse and…
Strictly Ballroom: Justice Kavanaugh Defeats Chief Justice Roberts
The Court rejects the D.C. Circuit's erroneous "aesthetic injury" standing precedents and the Chief can only wax about Churchill.
Federal judge delays a mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms
A federal judge on Sunday paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until after the midterm elections. Judge Reed O’Connor, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, granted a request by the Department of Justice to delay the lawsuit filed…
Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak
The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer.
Trump’s attacks on NBC’s Welker raise pressure on FCC
President Trump’s threat to have the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) punish “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker over her reporting on the president’s primary endorsement record has renewed concerns about the commission’s independence and the lengths Trump will go to control press coverage of his administration. Welker angered the president on Sunday while teasing an…
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Bessent Criticizes Canada as Global Summit Shows Divisions
Finance officials from rich and developing countries gathered in the Blue Ridge Mountains amid economic tensions.
The pumpkin spice latte has some surprising fall competition - The Washington Post
The pumpkin spice latte has some surprising fall competition The Washington Post
The 8th Circuit Lets the Government Retroactively Repair Unconstitutional Gun Cases Against Pot Smokers
the Supreme Court building flanked by photos of Ali Hemani and Alexander Ledvina
Whatever happened to the U.S. famine alert system that Trump shut down, then reopened
The highly regarded FEWS NET network stopped posting data on Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen -- then says it will start posting again in September. What's the reason for this back-and-forth?
The U.S. sues Amazon again
Federal regulators and 22 states allege that the tech giant made billions by manipulating how much brands and sellers paid for ads on its platform.
New report exposes intact Iranian bunker that may hide regime's ongoing nuclear work
The bunkered Natanz structure was built between 2010 and 2017, raising urgent questions about Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities after two wars.
Review: Coyote vs. Acme is an unabashed love letter to Looney Tunes
Director Dave Green's live action/animated hybrid captures smart, subversive weirdness of the classic cartoons.
The Women Obsessed With Lindsay Clancy - The Atlantic
The Women Obsessed With Lindsay Clancy The Atlantic
A Liberal Think Tank and an Air Force Major Are Trump's Latest Targets for Speech Policing
President Donald Trump with his finger to his lips
‘Wall Street Journal’ Defends Decision To Publish Peggy Noonan–Generated Article
NEW YORK—Justifying the move as simply the next stage in journalism’s continual evolution, The Wall Street Journal on Monday defended its decision to publish a Peggy Noonan–generated article. “No matter how much you want to hold back the tide, you can’t escape this obvious fact: The future of editorial writing is Noonan-based,” said editorial page editor Paul […] The post ‘Wall Street Journal’ Defends Decision To Publish Peggy Noonan–Generated Article appeared first on The Onion.
Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
Met Gala exhibition honouring John Galliano cancelled after backlash over past antisemitic comments
British fashion designer John Galliano has announced the 2027 Met Gala honouring his career has been cancelled over his past racist and antisemitic comments.
“Zlibrary my beloved”: Anthropic staff chats extolling piracy cited in Sony suit
Lawsuit: Anthropic’s torrenting totally screwed songwriters as AI songs top charts.
Where is AI headed? Two media theorists from the 1960s can help us figure it out
The 1960s were a time of great change in technology, culture and politics. Television was radically altering the media environment, and nobody was … Source
We Are Living in the Fantasy World of 13-Year-Old Boys
Many of the tech billionaires who built our world have taken the wrong lessons from their favorite science fiction. After reading Jill Lepore’s The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, I have a new destination for a time machine, should I ever finally get my hands on one. I’d set the dial to some … Source
China Is Flatlining
The country’s “stability” hides a host of problems. Compared with Donald Trump’s chaotic, divided, and violent America, China is a bastion of steady progress and serene order. This, at least, is the story that Beijing’s propagandists have been eager to spread. The Global Times, a Communist Party–run … Source
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know
The Trump administration announced an agreement with the Venezuelan government on Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves. The U.S. government says it is entering into a joint venture with a private Venezuelan company, according to an official who spoke to NPR on the condition of … Source
Raindrops are tiny lightning bolts, and they’re corroding cars, study finds
Finding reveals an overlooked way that water can damage surfaces.
Sixers Front Office Startled By How Quickly Jaylen Brown Converted Rest Of Team To Islam
PHILADELPHIA—Admitting they had not expected the star forward to have such an immediate impact on the team, Philadelphia 76ers officials told reporters Monday they were taken aback by how quickly Jaylen Brown had converted nearly the entire roster to Islam. “Like, one day he’s going around introducing himself, and the next he’s got everybody on […] The post Sixers Front Office Startled By How Quickly Jaylen Brown Converted Rest Of Team To Islam appeared first on The Onion.
Paperwork, lines, hours on hold: There's a 'Time Tax' on Americans who need help most
Annie Lowrey explores the administrative burdens people face applying for government benefits. It's not just about wasted time: "When the government treats us like this, we don't trust it," she says.
New study reveals a major perk of being single - The Washington Post
New study reveals a major perk of being single The Washington Post
Cops in Polk County, Georgia, Fatally Shoot Petting Zoo Donkey
Young girl holding petting zoo donkey named HeeHaw
Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina
The soccer star is ending 21 years of Argentine national-team duty but will continue to play at club level with Inter Miami in U.S. Major League Soccer.
Notting Hill Carnival continues with thousands in the streets
Day three of the Notting Hill Carnival is under way, with the main parade to come and tens of thousands of people in the streets.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
In exchange for free stuff, devices make home connections part of a proxy network.
What Craigslist and Backpage Can Tell Us About the Meta Settlement
Meta logo, with social media icons for Facebook and Instagram
How former gang leader was convicted thanks to his own book
"I'm one of the only living eyewitnesses to Tupac's killing, who also knows the much larger story around the reasons why both Tupac and Biggie were killed."
Iceland’s Rejection of EU Keeps It a NATO Island Straddling U.S. and Europe
The referendum results highlight the challenges for the European Union in attracting rich democracies.
Startpage Search Engine Output Omitting Certain Search Results?
Startpage is a search engine that promotes itself as protecting user privacy; it gathers results via Google and Bing, but:… The post Startpage Search Engine Output Omitting Certain Search Results? appeared first on Reason.com.
El Niño is now stronger than at any point in the last 1,000 years, study finds
“One more warning sign here of what we're facing in a warmer world.”
Google Maps renames "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" even faster than US government
Google rolled out the Lake America change on Saturday, while the official US government maps are still waiting.
Putin unleashes new fury on Ukraine as report exposes fear hanging over war’s end
Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones in four days as Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow aims to exhaust Ukraine, with daytime attacks now disrupting Kyiv.
Russia Turns to New-Generation Drones and All-Day Attacks to Wear Down Ukrainians
Kyiv is struggling to adapt to continuous attacks using faster drones that are harder to intercept.
'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus
Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
Body of woman found in Liverpool park was inside a bin bag, police say
Police investigating the murder of a woman in her 70s said her body was found in a black bin bag in a Liverpool park.
Fighting Flares in Middle East After U.S. Strike on Iranian Rocket Launchers
American forces later defended against missiles launched at Jordan, which hosts nearly 4,000 U.S. troops, U.S. military officials said.
I Know Why Everybody Hates Capitalism
We live in a society that is far more egalitarian in theory than in practice.
Nation’s Quiet, Gangly Kids In Cargo Pants Announce Plans To Be Freakishly Good At Cross Country
AURORA, IL—Confirming they would soon emerge from the nation’s basements, computer labs, and AP History classrooms to dominate 5K courses across the nation, America’s quiet, gangly kids in cargo pants announced Wednesday that they planned to be freakishly good at cross country this fall. “You’ll assume that our gaunt, 118-pound bodies are incapable of athletic […] The post Nation’s Quiet, Gangly Kids In Cargo Pants Announce Plans To Be Freakishly Good At Cross Country appeared first on The Onion.
When I Die, Feed Me To Something Majestic
In my 100 years, I’ve been favored with good health, time with loved ones, and a long, fulfilling career. There are many things for which I am grateful, not least of which is the opportunity to travel this astonishing planet, witness its wondrous diversity of life, and share what I’ve seen with generations of television […] The post When I Die, Feed Me To Something Majestic appeared first on The Onion.
Iran Releases Video Threatening Barron Trump
Iranian state media released a video that appeared to threaten the life of President Trump’s youngest son, Barron, with the Islamic Republic placing a $10 million bounty on his head. What do you think? The post Iran Releases Video Threatening Barron Trump appeared first on The Onion.
Nepal's hesitance to accept foreign help for flood relief comes under scrutiny
A group of the country's private sector power producers says Nepali authorities lost crucial time in rescuing hundreds of people trapped in hydropower tunnels.
Trump Posts Bizarre AI Videos Claiming Attack On Kharg Island After U.S. Resumes Iran Strikes
What Do We Know About the U.S. Strikes? The U.S. military’s Central Command said it took “limited, precise action” against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ “minelaying forces,” which it said posed an imminent threat to the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said Iran’s actions were creating a threat, … Source
Trump Is a Liar. That’s Bad. But He’s Delusional—and That’s Even Worse
This Venezuela deal is just the latest example: The president has marinated his brain in an insane fantasy that he is an effective leader. It would … Source
Donald Trump Takes a Shot At ‘Highly Conflicted’ Judge Deciding The ‘Decrepit’ Kennedy Center’s Fate
President Donald Trump remains transfixed on his proposed building project with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, which was … Source
‘Mobster Language’: Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Replenish US Reserves | Common Dreams
"I used to spend so much time trying to prove that the US was not interested in promoting democracy and just preferred autocratic governments that … Source
Nicolás Maduro flashes peace signs in first prison photos since US capture in Caracas
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in his first photos from a New York prison, smiling as he awaits trial on federal drug trafficking charges.
Billions in US aid to Ukraine under microscope as corruption rocks Zelenskyy’s inner circle
Over 24 federal agencies oversee billions in U.S. defense aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy dismisses officials amid widening anti-corruption probes, expert says.
Ex-Pentagon official urges US to ‘squeeze’ UK on defense amid Falklands furor
Morgan Murphy says U.S. neutrality on Falkland Islands sovereignty is unchanged but warns Washington may squeeze Britain on NATO defense spending.
The Monthly Mailbag With Campbell Rawlins
Our general manager of commercial revenue and ‘SCOTUSblog’ answers your questions.
An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire - The Washington Post
An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire The Washington Post
USS George Washington captain says morale is high for new Mideast mission
Ship's commanding office says morale is high on the USS George Washington as it replaces the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.
This El Niño Will Be Unlike Any in the Past Eight Decades - The Atlantic
This El Niño Will Be Unlike Any in the Past Eight Decades The Atlantic
Jews Shouldn’t Need to Check a Government Box
The way to fight antisemitism isn’t to count Jews more precisely.
The ICC Tried to Take On the World’s Big Powers. Now It’s Fighting for Survival.
The International Criminal Court finds itself snared in geopolitical conflicts after targeting the leaders of Israel and Russia.
Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’
Reports of forced conversions in British prisons have renewed alarm over extremist gang influence. Officials say faith-based coercion will not be tolerated.
Red Sox Fan Throws Back Son Who Caught Yankees Home Run
The post Red Sox Fan Throws Back Son Who Caught Yankees Home Run appeared first on The Onion.
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