Paramount Agrees to Delay Warner Bros. Merger for Months
The company agreed to a proposed freeze until June 2027, unless a judge issues a ruling before then on a lawsuit blocking the deal.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
An iPod, a walrus, and the Almighty Vice Lord Nation.
NYC police investigating two Upper West Side stabbings as possible hate crimes
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is investigating two stabbings as possible hate crimes, police said Thursday. An Asian man and a Jewish man were injured in separate attacks, which occurred midday Thursday in the Upper West Side. Both men were transported to Mount Sinai-St. Luke’s Hospital to receive treatment for their injuries and…
Trump’s new tariffs hit with lawsuit
President Trump’s new tariffs were hit a legal challenge Friday from two small businesses who are represented by part of the legal team that toppled Trump’s earlier tariffs at the Supreme Court. The new surcharge, between 10 percent and 12.5 percent on goods imported from 60 trading partners, is the administration’s latest attempt to unilaterally…
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses
There's no human safety or efficacy data, but that no longer seems to matter.
Senator Calls for Mamdani to Be Arrested and Sent to Guantanamo
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville called for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be arrested and sent to the infamous American torture prison at … Source
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Measles Cases Hit New Record in U.S., as Vaccination Rates Wane
More measles cases have been reported in the United States in the last two years than in all the years from 2000 through 2024 combined.
'Significant incident' as more than 100 firefighters tackle massive blaze at industrial site
More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a large industrial unit in Essex as a "significant incident" is declared.
Live updates: Trump’s new tariffs set to take effect; DNC panel picks SC to kick off 2028 primaries
A panel of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Friday chose South Carolina to lead the 2028 primary calendar. Nevada came in second, and New Hampshire, which had long served as the first-in-the-nation primary state, came in third, when it came down to a vote. President Trump’s 10 percent tariffs are set to expire Friday,…
Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision' - Reuters
LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for title shot in 'last decision' Reuters
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states
Federal health officials have linked cyclospora outbreaks in four additional states to the same iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico that has sickened thousands of people in the Midwest. The new states are Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. They join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia as part of the country’s largest known cyclosporiasis…
Elon Musk says he backs ‘normal people’ when asked about support for ‘far right’
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is pushing back on the idea that he supports the “far right,” quipping in a recent interview that he backs “normal people” and slamming the media for its coverage of conservatives. In an interview published Thursday by The Economist, Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes suggested Musk “supports not just the…
Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine - Reuters
Trump says US to launch EU probe over 'illegal' Google fine Reuters
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated areas.
US exceeds measles cases in all of 2025 by July 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) tally of 2026 measles cases has officially surpassed the annual total of last year, with more then 2,300 cases reported from across most of the country. As of July 23, the CDC has confirmed 2,318 new measles cases in 2026, compared with 2,289 total cases detected in…
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a bomb.
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
DNC panel picks South Carolina as first primary state
South Carolina is expected to be the first state in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary contest after the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) rules and bylaws committee voted Friday to approve it as the initial battleground. The committee’s recommendation will now go to the entire Democratic National Committee, which will consider the matter in Austin, Texas,…
Judge rebuffs Trump admin demand for phone records from NYT reporters
"We can quash the subpoenas, or you could withdraw the subpoenas,” judge told US.
European Union grants US request to restrict satellite images of Iran War region
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
Team uses AlphaFold AI to redesign gene-editing proteins to make them safer
Google's AlphaFold can help ID what parts of a gene editing protein enable mistakes.
ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say - Reuters
ICC members dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources say Reuters
Trump Can't Just Pretend Iran War Casualties Don't Count
President Donald Trump addresses the press in the White House briefing room. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stands nearby.
White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week - Reuters
White House says Trump, Zelenskiy to meet in Washington next week Reuters
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade - Reuters
Anthropic rolls out Opus 5 AI model in efficiency upgrade Reuters
The Worst Part of the Cyclosporiasis Response
As the government began to figure out why people were getting sick, the messaging got only worse. If you’re confused about whether you can eat the shredded lettuce on your Doritos Locos tacos again, you’re not alone. I cover food safety for a living—and I love Taco Bell—and I’m not sure when I’ll be … Source
The American People Need the Truth About the Iran War
The president and the Pentagon are not being up front about what has happened in more than 20 weeks of hostilities. For nearly five months, Donald Trump and his Cabinet have been misleading the American people about the war in Iran. When the president makes statements about the war, they are full of … Source
The War Is Lost. Now Fix What It Broke.
America has to rethink how it moves resources, fights wars, and deters adversaries. The sooner we acknowledge that the United States has lost the war with Iran and stop fighting, the better. Because we now have a lot of work to do. On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was pressed to explain … Source
The Art of the Giveaway
The Trump administration is giving Saudi Arabia exactly what it wants. For what? What kind of negotiator gives the other side everything that it wants with the hope of eventually getting something in return? It’s a question that even some of President Trump’s own allies are asking after his … Source
Bahrain, Kuwait Warplanes Struck Iran in Rare Gulf Retaliation
The strikes earlier this month reflect Arab reckoning with a lengthy war that threatens to draw them in even more deeply.
Trump's FAA Moves To End the 50-Year Ban on Domestic Supersonic Flight
Supersonic flight is legally limited to the ocean. But the federal bureaucracy is (slowly) changing, and at least one company wants to take advantage.
Quagmire of the Vanities
Why the world economy is still at risk from the Iran debacle Yesterday Donald Trump declared that the Iran war is going “better than anybody expected … Source
The Social Security Reckoning Is Finally Coming
Senators elected this November will be in office when America’s most popular federal program is on track to run out of money. Americans have been hearing about the looming demise of Social Security for decades. The number of old people receiving benefits has been increasing much more quickly than … Source
Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope
A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
C.D.C. Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce to Nine States
Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania now join Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia in cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.
Prison staff asked to warn of any prison unrest due to delays in releases
The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands.
Police boat carrying armed officers crashes into bridge in London
Five officers have been injured after a police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London.
Romanian F-16 shoots down drone after airspace breach, marking first for NATO ally
A Romanian F-16 shot down an unauthorized drone over Buzău County, marking the first such interception in the NATO member's national airspace.
This is the world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite—that we know about
"These are things that tend to be really hard."
Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.
Could this African nation become Trump's next terror target as jihadists close in on power?
Mali's gold and lithium deposits add a minerals dimension as Trump's team reportedly weighs strikes against al Qaeda-linked terrorists in the Sahel.
Physical oil prices jump with some nearing $110 as Iran, Ukraine wars hit supply - Reuters
Physical oil prices jump with some nearing $110 as Iran, Ukraine wars hit supply Reuters
Rocket Report: Lightning strikes in China; Starship launch on deck
Relativity Space announced plans to build a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Europe’s Heat Waves Fuel Rash of Wildfires
Authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people, including from affluent tourist sites engulfed in the flames.
Inside Ukraine’s Secretive Unit Knocking Russian Drones Out of the Sky
Russia is launching its largest aerial attacks of the war—and WSJ embeds with an elite drone unit using interceptors to knock them out of the sky.
Did Decriminalizing Drugs Lead to More Deaths in Washington and Oregon?
The Manhattan Institute’s Charles Fain Lehman overstates the evidence supporting that conclusion.
Crucial Interest Rate Jumps to Highest Level of Trump’s Second Term
The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond has risen steadily this year, as the Iran war rages, government spending worries intensify and artificial intelligence spending boosts growth.
Will This Mississippi Man on Death Row Get a Chance To Prove His Innocence?
A headshot of a white man with dark hair and a goatee wearing orange prison garb, photoshopped in front of a photograph of the Supreme Court building tinted blue.
AI firms want more data centers; Trump's EPA may give neighbors less say
Rule would allow states to decide how much—if any—public input there can be.
A former nun explains why she ran away from her 'Cloistered' life
Catherine Coldstream entered a Carmelite monastery at age 24, and lived a life of prayer and obedience for 12 years. Her memoir is Cloistered: My Years as a Nun. Originally published March 20, 2024.
Former police inspector jailed over sex attacks on young men in custody
A former police inspector has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offences against young men in custody.
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
Tourist Disappointed To Leave Scotland Without Seeing Single Fat Bastard
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—Sighing as he prepared to board a bus to the airport for his return flight home, American tourist Ben Frachs reported feeling disappointed Friday to be leaving Scotland without having seen a single Fat Bastard. “I can’t believe I didn’t spot one Fat Bastard the whole time I was here,” said Frachs, who claimed […] The post Tourist Disappointed To Leave Scotland Without Seeing Single Fat Bastard appeared first on The Onion.
Bestselling Beach Reads
The Onion selects the best books to take on vacation this year. The post Bestselling Beach Reads appeared first on The Onion.
Tips For Karaoke
Whether you’re out on the town or throwing a cozy event at home, karaoke can be a fun and cathartic group activity. The Onion shares tips for your next karaoke night. Hold the microphone one to two inches into your mouth. Pick a crowd-pleasing oldie that everyone knows, like “Greensleeves” or “Froggy Went A-Courtin’ . ” Practice […] The post Tips For Karaoke appeared first on The Onion.
Everyone In Oval Office Meeting Currently In Some Stage Of Stroke
The post Everyone In Oval Office Meeting Currently In Some Stage Of Stroke appeared first on The Onion.
Mamdani Urges Feds To Arrest Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the federal government to execute the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while he attends the U.N. General Assembly, claiming that New York City did not have the legal authority. What do you think? The post Mamdani Urges Feds To Arrest Netanyahu appeared first on The Onion.
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion - Reuters
Verizon signs deal with Google worth over $1 billion Reuters
US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Renew Challenge to Modi
Protest leaders are demanding government accountability over exam cheating and a lack of jobs.
South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.
Robot snakes searched for Venezuela earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings
US robotics researchers flew to Venezuela with snakebots after getting a call.
Woman, 25, charged after 'extremely significant' car bomb intercepted near Irish border
A 25-year-old law student has been charged after an "extremely significant" car bomb was intercepted by Irish police near the border with Northern Ireland.
Baseline Failures are Investors’ Biggest Blind Spots
This is fascinating: ♦️ Mind the Gap: Why Wall Street is Blind to Baseline Failures When you spend decades in corporate consulting and financial analysis like Phil, you notice a recurring theme: Management teams and market participants live in a fantasy land regarding baseline success rates. A paper published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by Lauren […] Source
Kennedy’s Peptide Push
Plus: the EU fines Google $1 billion for favoring its own services, Trump’s tariffs on 60 trading partners take effect, and the Jets will win … an Arizona house seat.
U.S. allies hit with new tariffs object to Trump's forced labor allegations
Australia and the European Union were among U.S. trade partners who criticized the tariffs.
Is Israel really isolated? Polls and diplomacy point in opposite directions
Trump says the Saudi Arabia nuclear deal hinges on joining the Abraham Accords, as experts debate whether Israel faces isolation or expanding ties.
What animal is the deformed-but-adorable Jimothy? The quiz knows — do you?
Also: Ryan Gosling's regrets, Zohran Mamdani's exhortations and the Smithsonian's alleged wokeness.
A defiant Trump imposes replacement tariffs on biggest U.S. trading partners
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended.
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Scientists say there could be a reason for this behavior — or it could be just for entertainment.
West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying
Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move to states needing an economic boost. Here's how they're working out.
Morning news brief
U.S.-Iran strikes escalate, affecting global energy markets, Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries, Vigil held in Madison, Wisconsin, for man killed by police.
Why the Fed Picked 2 Percent as an Inflation Target
The figure is intended as a signal to markets and consumers that the central bank aims for price stability.
A Third Option for Iran
The U.S. has been stuck in a cycle of conflict and negotiation. Here’s how to break out of it.
With Saudi Arabia, Another Inferior Nuclear Deal
Once again, Mr. ‘Art of the Deal’ underperforms his predecessors.
The Houthis Have Opened a New Front in the U.S.-Iran War
The Yemeni militants have set up a standoff in one of the world’s most vital waterways with its threats against Red Sea oil shipments.
French modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris apartment
Daniel Siad's name appeared roughly 2,000 times in the Epstein files, and at least 24 women came forward as alleged victims or witnesses in a trafficking probe.
Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows
App is installed through Windows Update when certain LG monitors connect to a PC.
Democratic think tank suggests accommodating restrictions on this trans issue - The Washington Post
Democratic think tank suggests accommodating restrictions on this trans issue The Washington Post
FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified
The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.
Satellite Images Show Iran Is Rebuilding. Fast.
Tehran’s speedy recovery from damage done by the U.S. and Israeli air campaign raises concerns about its effectiveness
Trump Adds New Israel Hurdle to Saudi Nuclear Deal
The move could complicate a 30-year accord to give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program.
Here Comes Another Round of Sham Tariffs
The administration is expected to announce Section 301 duties targeting ‘forced labor.’
Opinion | Cricket gets a political makeover in Modi’s India - The Washington Post
Opinion | Cricket gets a political makeover in Modi’s India The Washington Post
The subtle changes in hearing you should never ignore - The Washington Post
The subtle changes in hearing you should never ignore The Washington Post
As the cost of aging soars, families’ wealth is evaporating - The Washington Post
As the cost of aging soars, families’ wealth is evaporating The Washington Post
Law Roach Asks Store Associate If She Has Tom Holland In Different Size
LOS ANGELES—Noting that the extra small available on the sales floor just wouldn’t work for his client, Zendaya’s stylist Law Roach reportedly asked a store associate Thursday if she had Tom Holland in any other sizes. “Excuse me? This sample size won’t work for Z, she’s very tall,” said Roach, who was overheard demanding that […] The post Law Roach Asks Store Associate If She Has Tom Holland In Different Size appeared first on The Onion.
Trump’s Lebanon Peace Push
Plus: the U.S. signs a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian drone strikes leave Russian troops short of fuel, and Japanese human refrigerators.
Alaska v. a Charter Plane and a Six-Pack of Beer
Plus: Is Chief Justice Roberts moderating from the front?
Klopp appointed Germany head coach and gives warning about his family
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been confirmed as the new head coach of the German men's football team.
Nicaragua's parliament plans to eliminate elections to codify President Ortega's declaration
Nicaragua's congress moves to abolish elections after President Daniel Ortega declared no more elections, drawing condemnation from the international community.
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