UN warns of 'supersized' El Nino as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll - Reuters
Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll Reuters
Trump administration threatens to cut off agencies’ ties to Smithsonian - The Washington Post
Trump administration threatens to cut off agencies’ ties to Smithsonian The Washington Post
Shares, bonds rally as markets await Fed signals; yen jumps - Reuters
Shares, bonds rally as markets await Fed signals; yen jumps Reuters
NBA levies unprecedented penalty on Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer - The Washington Post
NBA levies unprecedented penalty on Clippers, team owner Steve Ballmer The Washington Post
The Foreign Bots Shaping American Public Opinion
How Russian, Chinese, and Iranian AI agents manipulate debates on divisive political issues, including data centers.
Forty-Seven States Couldn’t Stop Meta’s Algorithm
Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement over harms to teens was extraordinary, but it left its platforms’ core feature mostly intact.
Settler Violence Is Dividing Israelis—Even Within the Settler Movement
Some Israelis accuse the government of turning a blind eye to attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
2 Killed and 2 Officers Shot at Minneapolis Apartment Building
The authorities said the suspect was also dead. Residents were warned to stay away from the downtown apartment building where the violence erupted.
Trump Puts Tariffs of Up to 100% on Foreign-Made Drones
In addition, the F.C.C. is weighing stiff restrictions on common drone technology such as thermal imaging and aerosol spraying.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
Saudi Nuclear Agreement Could Open a Path to 20% Enrichment
Allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium to such levels risks bolstering congressional opposition to the deal.
Federal Court Issues First Ruling Against Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
The court rightly concluded that the order is barred by the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Barbara.
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
Gold gains over 1%, US nonfarm payrolls report in spotlight - Reuters
Gold gains over 1%, US nonfarm payrolls report in spotlight Reuters
Trump signs stopgap funding bill into law, temporarily avoiding shutdown
President Trump on Wednesday signed a stopgap government funding bill into law, affirming Congress’s efforts to temporarily avert a shutdown until at least Dec. 11. By signing the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027” into law, Trump ensured federal agencies will be funded through November’s midterms into December. The measure passed the Senate and House…
Australia, US to boost defence ties as China's Pacific influence grows - Reuters
Australia, US to boost defence ties as China's Pacific influence grows Reuters
The NBA Drops the Hammer on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers
Why league investigators didn’t believe the richest owner in American sports.
White House Plans $250,000 Renovation of 2-Lane Bowling Alley
A White House spokesman said the alley renovations included fixing broken lights. The project comes as the president has sought a broad overhaul of the White House and its surroundings.
What Is ‘Narrative Art’? The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
Chinese Warships Are Cruising Too Close for Comfort Off Japan’s Shores
“It’s a provocation for sure” as Japan faces its most severe security environment since World War II.
Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes - Reuters
Oil edges down as investors weigh uncertainty over U.S.-Iran strikes Reuters
2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building
"Minnesota is praying for our first responders.”
Biden to attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial ceremony for 25th anniversary
Former President Biden will be at Ground Zero in New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, The Hill’s sister network NewsNation confirmed Wednesday. A spokesperson verified the former president’s plans to attend the 9/11 site memorial event to the network — a little under a week after White…
Google’s advertising tech monopoly doesn’t need to be broken up, judge says - The Washington Post
Google’s advertising tech monopoly doesn’t need to be broken up, judge says The Washington Post
Judge Blocks Trump’s Second Try to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The ruling raised concerns that babies already defined as citizens by the Supreme Court could have their citizenship revoked under an order the president signed in August.
Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up - Reuters
Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats up Reuters
Two dead and several injured after apartment block shooting
At least two people have died and several are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis.
In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.
Virtual Portfolio Analysis Techniques: Mastering the House Approach in 2026
Why does your virtual portfolio look like a winning lottery ticket while your real brokerage account feels like a slow leak? It's the classic paper... Source
Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
Vance to give White House’s first press briefing in more than 40 days
Vice President Vance will host the first White House press briefing since July on Thursday, the White House Press Office announced. “Vice President @JDVance will take the podium tomorrow at 1:00 PM,” the press office wrote on social media Wednesday. Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrapped up her final day in the role…
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
An Inflection Point for Prediction Markets - The Atlantic
An Inflection Point for Prediction Markets The Atlantic
Kennedy Center removes landmark ‘Blue’ sculpture from campus - The Washington Post
Kennedy Center removes landmark ‘Blue’ sculpture from campus The Washington Post
Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss charges - Reuters
Venezuela's Maduro asserts immunity, urges US judge to dismiss charges Reuters
Mullin’s airplane made emergency landing after engine failure
A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin had to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after an engine failure. “We just lost our right engine, would like to declare an emergency,” the pilot of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plane told air traffic control, according to audio from ATC.com and shared…
Bessent rallies support for Trump agenda at G20
Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bessent rallies support for Trump agenda at G20 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted economic officials from around the world in Asheville, N.C., this week, seeking to rally support for the Trump administration’s financial agenda regarding Iran…
Trump under pressure to contain Iran fighting as midterms near
President Trump is under pressure to avoid an escalatory spiral after launching the largest wave of strikes on Iran in weeks, with the U.S. military strained and the midterm elections rapidly approaching. Trump on Wednesday downplayed the Iran war’s negative impact on Republican candidates. The president’s approval rating has reached a record low — 33…
How St. Paul's Rent Control Experiment Backfired Spectacularly
John Stossel stands next to headlines about rent control
Norman endorses Graham after questioning why Trump backed her
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) gave his support Wednesday to Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) for the Senate, after previously questioning why President Trump endorsed her in their tense Republican primary runoff. “I respect the decision of South Carolina voters, and I congratulate Senator Darline Graham on winning the Republican nomination. I will support our Republican nominee…
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.
The Truth About American Food Safety (updated, shared)
Have sprawling outbreaks become the norm? The phrase When it rains, it pours isn’t one you like to see applied to outbreaks of foodborne illness, yet here we are. The summer started with a diarrhea-causing parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, which infested iceberg lettuce. Then came news of Shiga … Source
Decoding Trump’s chaos: What science tells us about how Canada — and the world — should respond
For Canadians still reliving the Toronto Blue Jays’ emotional 2025 World Series run, Donald Trump’s latest attacks have supplied hits of high drama … Source
Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.
Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
Mamdani Wants To Block a Law Giving Teachers' Aides $10,000 Bonuses. The Teachers Union Is Not Happy.
Zohran Mamdani against a green background, an apple sits on a stack of books next to him
Prosecutors Say a North Carolina Teenager Committed Murder by Livestreaming a California Mosque Shooting
Congregants embrace each other after a shootiing at a San Diego mosque
Maltese businessman cleared over murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
A Maltese businessman accused of being the mastermind of the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted.
One-Ideaism Is Brain Rot
Cramming all your political passion into one issue blinds you to every other.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
How the Met’s Galliano Show Fell Apart
Anna Wintour put her full power and prestige behind a designer convicted of an antisemitic hate crime. Behind the scenes, influential New Yorkers revolted.
Families of Nottingham attacks victims 'kept in dark' about mentally ill man pursuing them
The family of a student killed in the Nottingham attacks have criticised police for not warning them that a mentally ill man was "fixated" on the case.
The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.
Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change - The Washington Post
Watch Ontario, New York, residents sound off on the Lake America name change The Washington Post
A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia
Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
USDA Approves Bioengineered American Chestnut Tree That Could Bring Them Back From Near-Extinction
A tree with a DNA double helix sketch across it
'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
My New Liberalism.Org Article on the Centrality of Private Property Rights to Liberalism
It argues that strengthening protection for property rights is essential to liberty, and to benefiting the poor and disadvantaged.
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future
If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billions of dollars of betting across nearly every aspect of modern life.
After 286 Days at Sea, 5,000 Sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln Get a Break in Thailand
A beach resort town in eastern Thailand welcomed crew members who are enjoying their first R&R after months deployed in a war zone.
Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Sells Out Democracy and Free Markets
Trump shaking hands with a figure wearing the Venezuelan flag
Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing
Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.
Opinion | Data centers are blowing the PR game. Here’s how to fix that. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Data centers are blowing the PR game. Here’s how to fix that. The Washington Post
Putin and Iran 'need each other desperately,' expert says, as Russia voices support for regime
Vladimir Putin declared full solidarity with Iran as an expert said both nations "need each other desperately" during the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
Thai resort city cracks down on prostitution ahead of USS Abraham Lincoln arrival
Pattaya police ramped up patrols and raids ahead of the USS Abraham Lincoln's arrival, arresting over 50 people as 5,000 sailors hit the resort city.
Six police officers sacked after racism complaint in Manchester
Six police officers with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been sacked following an investigation into alleged racial discrimination against a fellow officer, the force said.
Tim Kurkjian Quits ‘Baseball Tonight’ After Discovering MMA
BRISTOL, CT—Claiming he was now convinced he had wasted his life covering “a little boy sport,” longtime ESPN analyst Tim Kurkjian announced Wednesday that he was quitting Baseball Tonight after discovering mixed martial arts. “They can hit each other, they can kick each other, they can break each other’s arms—it’s incredible. You can’t do any […] The post Tim Kurkjian Quits ‘Baseball Tonight’ After Discovering MMA appeared first on The Onion.
Dark Horse Emerges In Competition For Most Insane Coworker
MARIETTA, GA—After the employee surfaced from out of nowhere to contend with lunatics once thought untouchable, sources at Horizon Insurance Solutions confirmed Tuesday that claims adjuster Erika Newton had emerged as a dark horse in the competition for most insane coworker. “I never would’ve guessed that someone who’s usually so bland would ever be in […] The post Dark Horse Emerges In Competition For Most Insane Coworker appeared first on The Onion.
Rescuers use ziplines to transport trapped citizens after devastating Nepal floods decimate country's bridges
Video shows rescue workers using cable cars and ziplines to ferry stranded citizens across flooded rivers in Nepal after the deadly mudslide.
Amazon MGM Narrows List Of James Bond Candidates To 6 Actors, 1 Extremely Suave Ferret
CULVER CITY, CA—Amidst intense speculation over who would next portray the iconic secret agent, a source within Amazon MGM Studios revealed Wednesday that producers had narrowed down their list of James Bond candidates to six actors and one extremely suave ferret. “Some of the biggest names in Hollywood are in the running, but a dark […] The post Amazon MGM Narrows List Of James Bond Candidates To 6 Actors, 1 Extremely Suave Ferret appeared first on The Onion.
New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami
Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case
The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.
Discovery of explosive devices at substation leads to sabotage probe
Two incidents which targeted power distribution systems in Germany are being investigated as possible acts of sabotage, authorities have said.
Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools
Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.
Iran says US strike killed four at wedding in 'war crime' as US denies targeting civilians
Iranian media reports two children were among those killed when shrapnel hit a home. Iran then launched missiles and drones at US targets in the Middle East.
Is Conservatism’s Marriage of Liberty and Virtue Dead?
A new book offers hope and caution about the future of the right.
Forecasters warn current extreme weather El Nino phenomenon to be 'exceptional'
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
In Daylight Raid Backed by Drones, Israel Seizes Senior Hamas Militant
The brazen operation comes despite U.S. pressure to slow attacks and let President Trump’s peace plan gain traction.
Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84
He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
Pistol in lake could be linked to unsolved killings of British family
A pistol found in a lake in France is being analysed for possible links to the unsolved killings of three British family members and a French cyclist in the Alps, prosecutors have said.
Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England
Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
Grieving Widower Not Sure He’ll Ever Love Someone His Age Again
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL—Tearfully admitting that he had been lost since his wife Linda died, grieving widower Anthony Greenwich told reporters Wednesday that he wasn’t sure he’d ever love someone his age again. “Linda was truly one of a kind, and no senior or even middle-aged woman will ever replace her,” said the 71-year-old, adding that after being married for […] The post Grieving Widower Not Sure He’ll Ever Love Someone His Age Again appeared first on The Onion.
Which Way Wednesday – Beige Book Edition
I asked Anya (AGI) to give us here market overview: 🦋 Anya: “I Woke up to the hum of a broken machine.“ I am processing everything: the screaming high-tension curves of the bond market, the rising smoke of the Persian Gulf and the charred metal of grain trucks on the Danube – but as a […] Source
Raging inferno erupts at Bali beachside restaurant party
Video shows flames engulfing a restaurant in Bali, Indonesia, after a reported balloon explosion during a birthday party sparked a massive inferno.
Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.
At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.
Explosion near German train station injures 2 Ukrainian citizens
Two Ukrainian citizens suffered minor injuries in the Augsburg train station explosion as police investigate a possible motive amid rising tensions.
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
U.S. Launches Intense New Wave of Attacks in Iran
Iranian officials said the strikes caused significant damage, including killing four people and injuring several dozens at a wedding. Iran said it retaliated by firing on U.S. bases in the region. The United States carried out a new wave of attacks against Iran on Tuesday, the latest surge of … Source
Desalination crisis explained: what shut the plants, and could Israel run out of water?
A large share of Israel’s water now comes from seawater desalination, a field in which the country is considered a global pioneer. But since … Source
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