Why Trillionaires Will Be Good for America
John Stossel next to Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
Watchdog: Trump administration illegally withheld federal research funds
The Trump administration violated federal law by withholding tens of millions of dollars in research grant funding Congress had appropriated for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), according to a federal watchdog report. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Wednesday found the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated the Impoundment Control…
'The world is standing with you': Christian leaders from 122 countries unite in Jerusalem for Oct 7
The Friends of Zion summit drew delegations from 122 countries to Jerusalem, where released hostages and bereaved families shared their stories.
Lawyers looking to block Texas man’s execution following Christa Pike’s botched execution
Lawyers for a Texas death row inmate are looking to block his execution following the botched lethal injection attempts against Christa Pike in Tennessee. Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution by lethal injection on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. EDT, marking the first time an inmate has been put to death since the incident with…
What is the pneumonic plague?
The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
DNC sues to block Trump administration from using government funds for political ads
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday sued the Trump administration, claiming it misused congressional appropriations in using government funding to run new ads featuring the president. “The Trump Administration is using taxpayer dollars to air political advertisements, a blatant violation of the statutory ban on the use of appropriations for ‘publicity or propaganda purposes.’…
Watch live: Trump rallies Texas Republicans amid midterm warning signs
President Trump is returning to Texas Wednesday night as Republicans look to shore up support in an increasingly competitive midterm landscape. Trump will rally voters in San Antonio, marking his third trip to the state in a month after stops in Dallas for the GOP midterm convention and a tour last week at a truck…
Live updates: Trump heads to San Antonio rally; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlight
President Trump on Wednesday celebrated the auto-enrollment of millions of children in Trump Accounts under new rules released last week. He’s now on his way to San Antonio, where he’ll appear in a campaign rally with Senate candidate Ken Paxton and House candidate Carlos De La Cruz. Paxton’s opponent, James Talarico, is taking time off…
Rubio’s speech in Greece hints at grander ambitions - The Washington Post
Rubio’s speech in Greece hints at grander ambitions The Washington Post
Jackson, Collins tangle on Canada tariffs: ‘We can’t eat road salt’
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Democrat Troy Jackson tangled over the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada during the first debate of their battleground Senate race in Maine. Collins stressed her opposition to the tariffs on Canada, hailing America’s longtime ally as a vital trading partner for the state she’s represented for five terms in the…
A Survey of Crime Experts Deflates the 'Trump Effect' That Supposedly Reduced Homicides
a crime scene marked by police tape
Chinese runner dropped by sponsor after riding bike during marathon
Sun Yuanyuan was seemingly pictured on the back of another person's bike during part of the Berlin Marathon.
Mamdani Draws Anger With Oct. 7 Statement Denouncing Israel’s Gaza Attacks
After calling the anniversary of the attacks on Israel “profoundly painful,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Israel’s military action in Gaza, prompting criticism from some Jewish leaders.
Israelis mourn 7 October attack victims three years after deadly Hamas raid
Memorial events have taken place in Israel on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led attack that sparked the devastating Gaza war.
Half of Democratic voters say the party will win Congress because of Trump’s actions: Poll
Half of Democratic voters say they expect their party to retake the House and Senate in the November midterm elections, mostly in response to President Trump’s policies and actions, according to a poll released Wednesday. A Politico poll found that 50 percent of Democratic respondents believed their party will take over the House and Senate…
Evicted Spanish octogenarian Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, has died - Reuters
Evicted Spanish octogenarian Maricarmen Abascal, heart of Spain's housing protests, has died Reuters
Meaning Doesn’t Come From the Government
Government can protect the conditions for a good life, but it can’t legislate or enforce happiness.
Jonathan the Giant Tortoise Is 194 Years Old. He Just Had His Genome Sequenced.
Scientists have sequenced his genome for the first time, hoping the world’s oldest land animal can offer clues into the genetics of longevity.
Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industry
The Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations. It did not release a specific proposal but said it would make changes…
NYC Officials Bizarrely Want To 'Save' an AMC Movie Theater From a Hospital Expansion
The front of an AMC theater with a rally sign protesting the closure of New York City's Kips Bay AMC
What a Schnitzel Sandwich Teaches Us About Israeli Food
Israeli food isn’t the world’s only culinary melting pot, but it may be the most misunderstood.
This surprising mammal fossil is giving scientists something to chew on
It's likely you've already chewed and swallowed some tasty morsel today. But when did that ability emerge? New evidence points to at least the middle Jurassic, back when dinosaurs still reigned.
Attorneys describe Christa Pike’s emotional reaction after waking up
On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.
Mike Waltz fights back tears revealing what Hamas hostage refused to do before release
Eliya Cohen, freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, and Nova festival survivor Ziv Abud shared their harrowing stories at the United Nations.
If the Kennedy Center Is ‘Dangerous,’ Why Is the Symphony Rehearsing There?
The National Symphony Orchestra is practicing inside a building that President Trump and his allies say could fall on their heads.
Rubio Urges Europe to Awaken From ‘Slumber’ and Uphold Western Dominance
In Greece, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western nations must embrace an earlier ethos of exploration and conquest as part of their civilization, to remain ‘at the head of the world.’
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved
A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."
Fears of a Plague Outbreak in Russia: What to Know
Russian authorities aren’t saying much about the death of a woman who worked in a lab studying plague. But experts say any risk of contagion would be limited.
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say - Reuters
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say Reuters
The Biggest Expansion of School Choice Yet Is Coming in January
Kids hold education policy rally signs
Canada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
Trump threatens to fire political advisers if their interests conflict - Reuters
Trump threatens to fire political advisers if their interests conflict Reuters
US seizes $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as crackdown continues - Reuters
US seizes $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as crackdown continues Reuters
Trump approved the military's 1st firing squad execution since WWII. Why now?
The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad in December at Fort Hood, where he killed 13 people in 2009. The announcement came days after a botched lethal injection in Tennessee.
Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s failed attempt last week.
Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand
Altering molecular handedness has implications for the origins of life.
Is Our Age of Mass Incarceration Collapsing?
inmates in orange form a downward arrow against a blue background
Planned gun attack on America's largest mall thwarted 'after teen bought assault rifle'
A planned gun attack on the largest mall in the US was prevented after a teenager was arrested trying to buy an assault rifle, according to officials.
The 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Spain has died
An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.
FCC Has 'Our Head on the Guillotine,' Disney Tells Federal Judge
Mickey Mouse on the left against a red background, Brendan Carr on the right against a blue background
Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia
Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.
Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns
In renewed policy, pediatricians review the benefits of heating milk to kill germs.
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say - Reuters
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say Reuters
Russia Says It Found No ‘Emergency’ in Plague Lab
New information around the death of a lab worker, including a statement that she had been vaccinated against the plague, came as U.S. officials demanded more data.
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens - Reuters
Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens Reuters
Children killed while they slept as Russian missile kills 19 in block of flats
Five children are among the victims of a strike that destroyed 30 flats in northern Ukraine as families slept.
Whistle-Blower Says I.R.S. Leaked His Tax Records in Retaliation
Brian J. Visalli, a veteran investigator of tax fraud, said in a lawsuit that the agency had sent his personal and tax information to federal prosecutors.
Michigan Republican Rogers calls for end to Canada tariff fight, breaking with Trump again - Reuters
Michigan Republican Rogers calls for end to Canada tariff fight, breaking with Trump again Reuters
Anthropic launches third Claude 5.5 model, expanding AI lineup before planned IPO - Reuters
Anthropic launches third Claude 5.5 model, expanding AI lineup before planned IPO Reuters
Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift
Man gets 18 months for AI scheme stealing $8M in music streaming royalties.
From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into Retreat
A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.
Compendium of Writings on the October 7 War and Related Issues
Over the last three years, I have written a number of pieces on October 7, its aftermath, and Western reactions to it.
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
Man to face trial for attempted murder of British girl in Alps knife attack
A man who allegedly stabbed a British toddler at a playground in the French Alps will go on trial charged with attempted murder, prosecutors have said.
Former CIA officer warns against trusting Russia's account of mysterious death in Siberia
Glenn Corn, a former CIA officer, explains why Vladimir Putin's Kremlin cannot be trusted on the Russian researcher's death, citing past coverups.
Alabama Public University Professors Must Now Call Gulf of Mexico "Gulf of America" (Except When Speaking on "Historical" Questions)
From HB2, which was enacted last month: Beginning October 1, 2026, all state and local entities and their employees shall… The post Alabama Public University Professors Must Now Call Gulf of Mexico "Gulf of America" (Except When Speaking on "Historical" Questions) appeared first on Reason Magazine.
New in SCOTUSBlog: What Has Changed In 14th Amendment Cases Over The Past Two Decades?
"That status quo would soon be turned upside down, as the next two decades brought a revolution to each facet of 14th Amendment law."
How Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has brought the culture wars to the military
The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.
‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament
At a busy thoroughfare inside the European Parliament, passing politicians are now confronted with a grotesque and gilded vision of American power: an 8.5-foot-tall statue of President Donald Trump, naked but for a thin layer of 23-karat gold leaf. “Trump likes gold,” said Danish artist Jens … Source
Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin’s 74th birthday, at least 22 dead including 4 children
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. At least 22 people have been killed in yet another Russian overnight mass missile and … Source
Memo To America: This Is What a Crisis Looks Like
María del Carmen Abascal had lived in the same apartment in Madrid’s Retiro neighborhood since 1956, when her father first rented it. In 2018, an … Source
JPMorgan just put a different spin on the stock market selloff
JPMorgan strategists see something investors may have missed. Stocks have taken a beating as bond yields climb toward multidecade highs. The mood on … Source
Ranked: Consumer Confidence Around the World in 2026
Save to Inbox Sign me up for the free Visual Capitalist daily newsletter.Send Where Consumer Confidence Is Highest in 2026 Consumers in several major … Source
Fox News Power Ranking Calls NC Senate Lost Cause for GOP, Shifts 3 Other Races Toward Democrats
The battle for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat is pretty much over, according to the latest update to the Fox News Power Rankings — along with … Source
FlyDubai Co-Pilot Almost Carried Out His Attack in July
People briefed on the investigation say he sought out airlines and routes that would take him to Israel and had planned to act on an earlier trip.
She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.
Good Hill Help Is Hard To Find
Sen. Eric Schmitt’s Judiciary debacle illustrates a cultural shift among congressional staffers.
Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari
Car design sure riles people up on the Internet these days. Goes double for EVs.
Nobel Prize for Chemistry Awarded for Breakthroughs That Advanced Modern Pharmaceuticals
Henri Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan will share the prize, worth about $1.2 million.
Heavy Russian Attack Kills at Least 24 in Ukraine, Including Children
Moscow is exploiting gaps in Kyiv’s air defenses against ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones.
Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech
Trump's aggressive reshoring push could cost tech firms $230 billion, CTA estimates.
Family of GP found dead at home pay tribute to 'kind and loving' mother
The family of a GP who was found dead at home in Norfolk has paid tribute to her "kind, generous and loving" nature.
Southampton owner says 'we have suffered enough' as manager gets suspended ban over Spygate scandal
The head coach of Southampton FC has been given a suspended ban of six weeks and a fine of £28,000 over his role in the Spygate scandal.
Gut microbes followed migrating humans across continents, new study suggests
New research looks at the surprising similarities in the gut microbiomes of hunter-gathers in Tanzania and horticulturalists in Bolivia, and asks: What role do these bacteria play in human health?
£6.7bn deal to buy Boots' 1,800 UK and Ireland stores
A deal has been announced which would see the £6.7bn sale of the 1,800 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland.
Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally
The new SynthID website can now identify AI content from Google, OpenAI, and more.
AI/ML is becoming a performance factor in motorsport
More than just a sponsor: OpenAI has been helping Ganassi with setups.
Trump Mails $90 Checks To Seniors
President Trump announced that he is sending $90 checks to senior citizens enrolled in Medicare to offset the cost of rising premiums, amounting to $2 billion in total as he attempts to shore up flagging support from the crucial voting block before the upcoming midterms. What do you think? The post Trump Mails $90 Checks To Seniors appeared first on The Onion.
Why You Should Watch Fauda’s October 7 Episodes - The Atlantic
Why You Should Watch Fauda’s October 7 Episodes The Atlantic
U.S. Forces in Okinawa Face Curfew, Booze Ban After Killing
The curfew comes after a U.S. Marine was arrested on suspicion of the killing of a Japanese woman.
French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’
French student protests over school conditions spiral into violent unrest, as experts warn a red-green alliance is fueling a broader revolt,
The Violence Sweeping France Was Never Really About Schools - The Atlantic
The Violence Sweeping France Was Never Really About Schools The Atlantic
Reform UK inquiry clears own advisers over donations sting
Reform UK's internal inquiry following an undercover sting has cleared two of its senior advisers of breaching the law, the party says.
Three Years After October 7, I Moved Back to Nahal Oz - The Atlantic
Three Years After October 7, I Moved Back to Nahal Oz The Atlantic
The Young Americans Who Moved to Israel After Oct. 7
Against the tide of the many people who are leaving, some American Jews are seeking Israeli citizenship and choosing to enlist.
‘Friendship on the Knife’s Edge’ | Interview: Roger Berkowitz
People are worth more than their opinions.
French PM rejects police brutality claims after teens severely injured in protests: 'Accidents happen'
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended the police response after a teen lost his hand and another was blinded amid student protests.
October 7 Revived Ancient Hatred, in the Middle East and on U.S. College Campuses
Three years after Hamas’ attack, antisemitism continues to permeate American universities.
How Death Penalty Opponents Share the Blame for Botched Executions
They make the procedure more difficult and ugly, and then claim the ugliness and difficulty are problems.
Why the Catholic Church Is AI Doom’s Most Formidable Foe
The church has some experience with millenarian cults.
Former German spy chief arrested on suspicion of espionage, attempted treason
August Hanning, 80, who led Germany's BND from 1998 to 2005, faces espionage and attempted treason charges tied to roughly 2,000 classified documents.
Alleged killing by Marine prompts US military to restrict off-base liberty in Okinawa
The U.S. military in Okinawa banned troops from leaving base after a Marine was arrested for allegedly killing a woman at a Naha hotel on Saturday.
Drone strike sinks ship in NATO waters as Zelenskyy warns of looming ‘massive strike’
A cargo ship sank and a second vessel caught fire in a combined aerial and maritime drone attack inside Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea.
Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case - The Washington Post
Germany arrests former intelligence chief in espionage case The Washington Post
Paramount closes $110B deal with Warner Bros. Discovery after months of wrangling - The Washington Post
Paramount closes $110B deal with Warner Bros. Discovery after months of wrangling The Washington Post
Extreme Weather Shouldn’t Be a Political Football
Understanding trends in weather requires working from the best available data.
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