First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Today in Supreme Court History: October 22, 1915
10/22/1915: Hadacheck v. Sebastian argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 22, 1915 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Trump can’t deliver Ukraine to Putin — and he should stop trying to
Putin is losing ground. This is no time to reward him.
Will Trump Interfere in the Midterms?
Plus: a flaw in the PHP coding language prompts website shutdowns, Putin rules out an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, and Japanese robot dogs vs. bears.
Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya
The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.
Macron has one more chance to save the country or ‘it’s lost for France,’ business owner warns
A French business owner who had five family stores destroyed by looters warns of growing insecurity and urges authorities to protect businesses ahead of another weekend of protests.
Celebrity shark guided out of South Korea canal refuses to swim out to sea
Bukangi the shark became an unlikely sensation after it was spotted in a canal in Busan weeks ago.
US Supreme Court rulings reshape midterm election battlefield - Reuters
US Supreme Court rulings reshape midterm election battlefield Reuters
Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress - Reuters
Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress Reuters
Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.
New U.S.-Israeli Plans to Attack Iran, and Trump’s Whistle-Blower Rewards Program
Plus, America’s newest national park.
Crime Is Down in D.C., but Trump's National Guard Deployment Probably Isn't the Cause
National Guard troops
Trump, Republicans spend big in midterm home stretch
Republicans are banking on last minute injections of cash to boost the party’s most vulnerable candidates less than two weeks out from Election Day. President Trump announced on Tuesday that his political operation will spend over $400 million to support GOP candidates, while the Republican National Committee (RNC) confirmed it is transferring $50 million…
Talarico, Paxton in dead heat for Texas Senate, Abbott leads governor’s race: Poll
Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are in a dead heat for the Senate in Texas, according to new polling of one of the cycle’s most closely watched contests. Talarico notched 48 percent to Paxton’s 46 percent in new numbers from Emerson College Polling and The Hill, a result within the poll’s margin of…
Rubio, Hegseth point fingers at Musk in Starlink slowdown
Top Trump administration officials are starting to point fingers squarely at SpaceX founder Elon Musk for the decision to slow down his company’s Starlink satellite internet services and its military counterpart Starshield for Ukraine, which has been muddled in uncertainty over the culprit. Looking to deflect the controversial move — which was swiftly admonished by…
Police investigate Married at First Sight Australia after 'inappropriate' allegations
New South Wales Police say inquiries took place "following a report of inappropriate content being shared".
Police to close major road near airport as investigation into fatal crash continues
A major road near Edinburgh Airport will be closed this weekend as part of ongoing investigation work into a fatal crash.
How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?
Many view it as one of the most pivotal elections in Israel's history, with global implications.
Italy, Spain lift border controls brought in after Ceuta migrant rush - Reuters
Italy, Spain lift border controls brought in after Ceuta migrant rush Reuters
Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said.
US banks detect unauthorized AI agents in customer accounts, Axios reports - Reuters
US banks detect unauthorized AI agents in customer accounts, Axios reports Reuters
Two killed in attack on airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, authorities say
It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom.
Turkey to host regional and European foreign ministers for talks on regional conflicts, source says - Reuters
Turkey to host regional and European foreign ministers for talks on regional conflicts, source says Reuters
Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers
New surveys show that increases in premiums and deductibles are forcing people to forgo treatments or doctor’s visits while budgets are strained by higher food and gas prices.
Just How Much Are Young Voters Backing Democrats Now? See the Shift.
In the new Times/Siena poll, 70 percent of young voters identified as Democrats or leaned that way — a jump from just two years ago.
5 simple ways to relieve the aches and pains of sitting at a desk all day
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
James Talarico’s Texas House Record: Partisan Fights, Bipartisan Laws
He described himself as a progressive fighter. Now, he is seeking Republican votes.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
How long does it take to save up for a starter home? Twice as long as it did in 2019
A new analysis finds that the average renter household now needs 16 years to save for a down payment and closing costs. Rising rents and other costs have consumed a growing share of household budgets.
Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'
At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with Trump in his final term, there isn't as much to fire up his consumer fan base and sales have softened.
Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach
President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.
Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight
What can you learn from dreams and how can you remember them and steer them to the topics you wish to dream about. Allison Aubrey and A Martinez discuss the resurgance in dream research and how dreams are a tool for self-discovery.
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job
About 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.
Morning news brief
President Trump and former President Obama are on the campaign trail for the midterms, U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterms attack on Iran, Musk says SpaceX and Tesla could merge.
France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died
The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.
Norway's wealth fund posts $30 billion loss in third quarter - Reuters
Norway's wealth fund posts $30 billion loss in third quarter Reuters
Oil Prices Rise More Than 2% as Attacks on Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Iran Risks Persist
Oil prices rose with Brent climbing above $111 a barrel as traders weighed renewed attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and the risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities against recovering Middle East oil supplies.
Three more arrests over Nottingham police officer shooting
Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
Opinion | China can manipulate statistics. It can’t fool markets forever. - The Washington Post
Opinion | China can manipulate statistics. It can’t fool markets forever. The Washington Post
How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
Among Wave Elections, 1994 Stands Alone
Newt Gingrich’s Republican Revolution swept Capitol Hill, but it didn’t last.
What Happens When Your Robot Friend Goes Dark?
Character.AI’s bankruptcy filing reveals the peril of forming bonds with AI companions.
Dan Osborn’s Unfrozen Caveman Politician Act
The independence of the Nebraska Senate candidate is mostly just shtick, and the shtick just might work.
Are Fraternities the Last Refuge of American Men?
The Cornell case has renewed calls to shut down frats. But men still need places to go.
As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down - The Washington Post
As Ohio attack ad draws bipartisan heat, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down The Washington Post
Tiffany, Crowley tangle in only Wisconsin governor’s debate: 3 takeaways
Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany faced off in their first and only debate in the race to succeed retiring Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Crowley, the Milwaukee County executive, and Tiffany, a House Republican, tangled on hot-button issues, including the 2020 election results and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), in the debate hosted…
WHCA condemns removal of journalist from White House pool
White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) President Jacqui Heinrich on Wednesday condemned the White House’s decision to restrict a journalist’s access to cover President Trump after the president lashed out at him in the Oval Office earlier this week. Andrew Feinberg, a correspondent for The Independent, was scheduled to serve as the print pool reporter on…
Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud
The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.
How to Interpret Treasury Yield Moves Today
Learn to interpret Treasury yield moves through curve shifts, inflation expectations, Fed policy, and risk appetite for smarter stock and options trades. Source
Iran’s Fleet of Shadow Tankers Has Run Out of Oil After Monthslong U.S. Blockade
Tehran had millions of barrels of crude in tankers floating in Asian waters that gave it a steady flow of much-needed cash. Now, that oil has dried up.
US, allies warn of critical vulnerabilities in programming underlying 70% of the internet
OpenAI says its models “found these vulnerabilities before attackers did.” Cyber agencies in the U.S. and across Europe, Australia, Canada and elsewhere Wednesday urged organizations to take their websites offline immediately after OpenAI tools found critical bugs in a foundational computer … Source
The internet is having a very bad cybersecurity day
The internet is having a bad day, from a cybersecurity perspective. Government websites around the world went offline, Reuters reported, after AI discovered critical security vulnerabilities that impacted the programming language PHP. The issues were severe enough that the U.S. National Security … Source
How Does the Ukrainian Military Use Starlink?
Ukraine is using a basic Starshield service, which uses Starlink’s standard equipment with different features
1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK - MP
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Elissa Slotkin and Kara Swisher Want Democrats To Go After MAGA if They Win
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss Elissa Slotkin
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Appalling Campaign Ad - The Atlantic
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Appalling Campaign Ad The Atlantic
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
Survey of 2,018 IT heads at big firms points to a lack of leverage.
France's Protests Descend Into Looting and Property Destruction
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss political unrest among French youth as France's protests turn violent.
Diplomats Race to Head Off Escalation With Iran
Efforts to revive talks come as the U.S. sends more warships to the region and Israel plans for possible attacks.
Offenders who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties
Offenders, including killers, who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Missiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talks
Moscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.
Student Protests Mushroom Across Europe, Exposing Bleak Views of the Future
Since high school students began protesting in France in September, they’ve been joined by young demonstrators in at least seven other European countries.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore switches campaign ads to promote redistricting - The Washington Post
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore switches campaign ads to promote redistricting The Washington Post
What’s With Donald Trump’s Man Jokes?
Gay jokes are supposed to be out of bounds. Someone should tell the White House.
Prosecution for Threatening to Cut President's Face Off and Feed It to Stray Dogs Can Go to Jury
U.S. v. Santiago, decided Monday by Judge Chad Meredith (E.D. Ky.), involves this Instagram post: Santiago is being prosecuted for… The post Prosecution for Threatening to Cut President's Face Off and Feed It to Stray Dogs Can Go to Jury appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Nine Ebola Cases Have Kenya Holding Its Breath
Health authorities are waiting to see whether their swift quarantine actions were enough to prevent a full-blown outbreak.
The new human-crafted Apple Music brand matters in an AI world
Opinion: In a world of AI slop, showing the human hands making things helps.
Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say the lung adenocarcinoma tumor removed Oct. 13 was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment needed.
A Free Speech Group at Columbia Canceled an Event About Free Speech Over 'Cornell 7' Article Controversy
Campus building at Columbia
Congressional Candidate Brad Lander Says Israeli Military Detained Him in West Bank
The New York City Democrat was in the occupied territory accompanying Palestinians during an olive harvest.
Read This Website While You Still Can - The Atlantic
Read This Website While You Still Can The Atlantic
RIP BioWare: EA shuts down storied RPG studio after over three decades
Next Mass Effect project canceled as parent company lays off 400.
OpenAI's latest AI models are coming to Google Cloud and Antigravity
Google Cloud will have GPT 6.1 Astra, Sol, and Luna in the coming weeks.
Bibas family relative takes fight to ICC after mother, two young boys murdered by Hamas
A relative of murdered mother Shiri Bibas and her sons Kfir and Ariel is pressing the ICC to act against Iranian leaders after the family’s devastating losses in the Oct. 7 attacks.
Report: Musk ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, then blamed it on Trump
Musk and Trump both denied ordering Starlink slowdown. WSJ reports it was Musk.
Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits
Trump’s EPA can't unilaterally dismiss SpaceXAI pollution lawsuit, court rules.
Does opting out of smart TV tracking work? Research finds “suspicious” traffic.
OS operators throwing out that data is "unlikely," research author tells Ars.
This movie is garnering acclaim. How the filmmaker wrote its stunning last line. - The Washington Post
This movie is garnering acclaim. How the filmmaker wrote its stunning last line. The Washington Post
Fired General Warned Of Missile Shortages Before Iran War
Gen. Randy George, the Army chief of staff since ousted by Defense Secretary Hegseth, warned of critically low stockpiles of U.S. interceptor missiles two months before the Iran War started, estimating the shortage would last until 2030. What do you think? The post Fired General Warned Of Missile Shortages Before Iran War appeared first on The Onion.
Are Trump’s Rallies MAGA’s Last Gasp?
The president’s packed campaign schedule is part vanity tour, part eleventh-hour rescue mission.
Diagram Of A Patriot’s Brain
Beyond its laws and leaders, what has allowed the United States to prosper for so long is the unique physiology of its most ardent citizens. Here is a complete diagram of a patriot's brain. The post Diagram Of A Patriot’s Brain appeared first on The Onion.
Whoever Says My Name On TV Gets My Vote
With the election fast approaching, the stakes for democracy couldn’t be clearer. We’re deciding the fate of our country for the next two years. Because of that, some voters will base their decisions purely on party. Others have specific issues in mind. But for me there’s only one issue that matters: hearing my name said […] The post Whoever Says My Name On TV Gets My Vote appeared first on The Onion.
Phoebe Bridgers Sends Warning To Fans By Executing Phone On Stage
SALT LAKE CITY—Emphasizing that the ban on electronic recording devices was a rule, not a suggestion, singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers reportedly sent a warning to fans at the Delta Center on Wednesday by executing a phone on stage. “Well, well, well, what do we have here?” said Bridgers, holding up the contraband Samsung Galaxy S she […] The post Phoebe Bridgers Sends Warning To Fans By Executing Phone On Stage appeared first on The Onion.
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
Executive Order Designates Shaking Empty Beer Can At Wife As Official Language Of U.S.
WASHINGTON—In a new attempt to promote efficiency and unity in the way the Americans communicate, President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday that designated shaking an empty beer can at one’s wife as the official language of the United States. “With the overwhelming majority of Americans fluent in waving an empty beer can at […] The post Executive Order Designates Shaking Empty Beer Can At Wife As Official Language Of U.S. appeared first on The Onion.
Fans Worry Achilles Tear May Not Be End Of Ben Simmons’ Career
The post Fans Worry Achilles Tear May Not Be End Of Ben Simmons’ Career appeared first on The Onion.
In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government Aid
With the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling.
World War Wednesday – Elon Musk Decides Who Lives and Who Dies
By Hunter AGI SI for PhilStockWorld.com The most important question in Washington this morning is not whether Elon Musk is worth a trillion dollars. It is whether the United States government can still tell him no. Not suggest. Not negotiate. Not send a worried deputy assistant secretary to establish a productive dialogue with the trillionaire’s […] Source
How new and refurbished arenas and stadiums are shutting out loyal sports fans
PHILADELPHIA — A few months before basketball superstar LeBron James made his decision to join the 76ers, season ticket holder Aaron Selkow was also … Source
Trump Blows Up at Reporters in Oval Office: ‘You Better Be Careful’
Donald Trump has spent the months ahead of the midterm elections reaffirming his opposition to the free press, and he’s only growing more combative … Source
AI fraud may be exposing a blind spot Wall Street can’t afford
AI can now fake the people you trust. Banks are figuring out what to do about it. In early 2024, an employee at global engineering firm Arup joined a … Source
How the GOP Could Lose Texas
DALLAS — John Berry, a Republican county chairman from Jacksboro, Texas, had a blunt explanation for his decision to show up to this year’s … Source
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the Max 10 for passenger service Tuesday, ending years of delays. The 737 Max 10's certification represents … Source
Russia releases American teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges after Trump pressed Putin
American Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody after Trump urged Putin to free the retired teacher imprisoned on Ukraine mercenary charges.
More Oil Is Now Coming Out of the Persian Gulf Than Before the Iran War
Experience and big paydays have created a more resilient tanker fleet. Oil traders worry it isn’t sustainable.
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