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Lindsey Graham dies after ‘sudden illness’; Trump says senator was like family - The Washington Post

Lindsey Graham dies after ‘sudden illness’; Trump says senator was like family  The Washington Post

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UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba’s regime ‘is a national security threat’

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said Cuba’s regime “is a national security threat,” as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation amid rising tensions. Waltz accused China and Russia of “collecting information around our military bases in Cuba” during an interview with Fox News‘s Maria Bartiromo. “The Cuban regime…

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Iran launches attacks on Gulf states after heaviest U.S. strikes in months - The Washington Post

Iran launches attacks on Gulf states after heaviest U.S. strikes in months  The Washington Post

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Hunter Biden shares memory of Graham from ‘time before Donald Trump’

Hunter Biden on Sunday reflected on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) relationship with his father, former President Biden, and several other lawmakers in a statement that shared memories of a “time before Donald Trump.” “When I heard about Senator Graham’s death last night, the first thing I thought about was not all the things he said…

Graham’s Death Highlights Congress’s Age Issue
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Graham’s Death Highlights Congress’s Age Issue

By the standards of the aging Senate, where the average age is more than 65, the South Carolina Republican wasn’t particularly old.

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Patel says FBI ‘is assisting local authorities’ after Graham’s death

FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday his bureau is “assisting local authorities” in the wake of the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “Senator Lindsey Graham was a devoted public servant, a fierce defender of our nation, and a true patriot who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States,”…

Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.
New York Times Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

Michael Cohen Helped Convict Trump. Now, He’s Making Nice Again.

A previously unreported encounter last summer set the stage for a rapprochement between the president and his former fixer, who has so far avoided the diatribes and prosecutions that President Trump has directed at other critics.

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Shaheen pushes Congress to pass Graham’s Russia sanctions bill after senator’s death

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) on Sunday urged members of Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and his legacy as an advocate for Ukraine amid its war against the Kremlin.  Graham died on Saturday evening due to a “brief and sudden illness” per his office.   “On Friday, Senators…

The Hill Moderate

Live updates: Trump, nation mourn Lindsey Graham after senator’s sudden death

Americans woke on Sunday to the shocking news that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who served in the upper chamber for more than two decades, died after a “brief and sudden illness.” He was 71. President Trump, who counted on Graham as a fierce supporter, described the late GOP lawmaker as “one of the greatest people…

Phil's Stock World Liberal

PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE ROCK IN QUESTION, AND THE OLDEST BIGOTRY

One thing before I start: I want to look at what other reviewers said. Not to steal from them, but to know what I’m arguing against. What did the professional critics do with Rocky’s consciousness?] [Reads them all. Notices something: every single reviewer describes Rocky as if his personhood were self-evident. The Ringer literally titles […] Source

The Hill Moderate

Allowing Russia back into the Olympics undermines what the games represent

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the 2023 suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, allowing Russian athletes to participate in the next Olympics, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the IOC's own principles of peace and human dignity.

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
New York Times Liberal

How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal

President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority.

Reason Libertarian

Is Title IX Holding Back U.S. Men's International Soccer?

The obvious answer is no. Title IX's application to college soccer is essentially irrelevant to the talent pipeline for the men's international team. And it is also increasingly irrelevant for the women's team. Professional training now produces America's elite international athletes.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

A Beginner’s Guide to Option Pricing – Part 2

A Beginner’s Guide to Option Pricing Part 2 – The Most Misunderstood Number in Options: Implied Volatility At the end of Part 1, we saw that pricing models can estimate what an option should be worth using factors like stock price, strike price, time, and volatility. But one of those inputs is much harder to […] Source

Reason Libertarian

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Phil's Stock World Liberal

The Population Bust Is Coming Sooner Than Anyone Is Prepared For

In 1775, a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, a Harvard professor named Edward Wigglesworth did the math on American population growth and could barely contain his excitement. He had found that the colonists were doubling their numbers every 25 years, mostly through births, and … Source

Reason Libertarian

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in World Prof. Ass'n for Transgender Health v. FTC: When parties seek an… The post World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason Libertarian

Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "Clueless" Thrown Out

From Judge Kenneth Karas (S.D.N.Y.) Friday in Center for Judicial Accountability, Inc. v. Legislative Correspondents' Ass'n: On October 8, 2025,… The post Lawsuit Against Media for Keeping People "Clueless" Thrown Out appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason Libertarian

Emergency! and the Legalization of Paramedic Services

News of the death of Randolph Mantooth, who played paramedic Johnny Gage on Emergency! reminded me of my UCLA colleague… The post <i>Emergency!</i> and the Legalization of Paramedic Services appeared first on Reason.com.

The Onion Satire

Turkish President Gives Handguns To NATO Leaders

To showcase his nation’s defense industry, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye presented each NATO leader with a Turkish-made revolver engraved with their name, as well as six rounds of live ammunition. What do you think? The post Turkish President Gives Handguns To NATO Leaders appeared first on The Onion.

Washington Post Liberal

Opinion | America’s clean energy expansion isn’t doomed - The Washington Post

Opinion | America’s clean energy expansion isn’t doomed  The Washington Post

Whataboutism and the Truth
The Dispatch Conservative

Whataboutism and the Truth

Pointing to Donald Trump doesn’t excuse Graham Platner (or vice versa).

The Blind Spot
The Dispatch Conservative

The Blind Spot

Why bribes don’t work with Iran.

The Onion Satire

GOP Allies Claim They Met With Mitch McConnell Inside Body Bag

WASHINGTON—Relieved that their colleague appeared to be the very same man they’d known for years, allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell told reporters Friday they had recently met with the seven-term Kentucky Republican inside a body bag. “Like so many Americans, we had our concerns about Mitch, but when the technician unzipped that vinyl pouch and let […] The post GOP Allies Claim They Met With Mitch McConnell Inside Body Bag appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Neil The Seal Killed In Shootout With Authorities

SEVEN MILE BEACH, AUSTRALIA—In a shocking and violent scene that left the local marine mammal dead and dozens of others injured, Neil the Seal was reportedly killed in a shootout Friday with authorities in Tasmania. According to eyewitnesses, the 5-year-old southern elephant seal emerged from Tiger Head Bay early in the morning toting what appeared […] The post Neil The Seal Killed In Shootout With Authorities appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things

WASHINGTON—Having been provided with a powerful reminder that legs were not merely for standing around on, millions of Americans confirmed Friday that the World Cup had reinvigorated their interest in kicking things. “Seeing all these guys kicking balls on TV has really opened my eyes to how satisfying it is to swing your legs around […] The post World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House

NEW YORK—Her eyes widening with horror as she took in the sight of the wrinkled hoodies and an upside-down electric keyboard strewn across the foyer, pop star Taylor Swift reportedly returned from her honeymoon Friday to find producer Jack Antonoff squatting in her Tribeca penthouse. “Oh, hey, it’s chill if I crash here for a […] The post Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids

NEW YORK—Confessing total ignorance as to the origins of the mystifying ritual, FIFA admitted Friday it has absolutely no idea why soccer players routinely walk out onto the field accompanied by a group of little kids. “For a while now, the World Cup games have commenced with each player stepping out onto the pitch holding […] The post FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids  appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses

Tech giant Meta continues to push its AI smart glasses, including with a new ad campaign featuring Kylie Jenner. Here are all the features of the wearable device: Hands-free doxxing 70+ styles to suit everyone from laid-back perverts to active predators Auto-Stare mode to stare at things for you AI therapy chat for parsing what […] The post All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses appeared first on The Onion.

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