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The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP

The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping to keep control of Congress.   President Trump on Monday doubled down on his attempt to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule with an executive order aimed at reducing…

NPR Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

How a road could change West Africa's urban future

A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.

NPR Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

Morning news brief

Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.

With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
New York Times Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

NPR Liberal 🗞️ Breaking!

Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states

Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.

Reason Libertarian

Open Thread

What’s on your mind?

Vote, Just Not for Kooks
The Dispatch Conservative

Vote, Just Not for Kooks

Ideological progress doesn’t move in lockstep with electoral success or failure.

Being a Veteran Is Not Enough
The Dispatch Conservative

Being a Veteran Is Not Enough

Military service alone doesn’t qualify anyone for office—nor excuse misconduct.

The Hill Moderate

Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics

As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they’re putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race.  In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris Hilton have said that they intend on keeping their political…

The Hill Moderate

Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is projected to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in the state’s November election, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016, and he is running for a sixth term in office.  The governor is widely considered a moderate Republican, and…

The Hill Moderate

Winners crowned at Patriot Games next to Trump

President Trump visited Geneva, Ohio on Tuesday to watch two American athletes win the first-ever Patriot Games, which were created by his administration to increasingly showcase youth sportsmanship and promote strict biological sex categories in athletics. One male and one female were crowned the champions of the all-American sporting competition that spanned across three days…

Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit
New York Times Liberal

Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit

The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.

Mistakes Were Made
The Dispatch Conservative

Mistakes Were Made

Woke 1 and its discontents.

Spotify responds to concerns over AI songs
Sky News Conservative

Spotify responds to concerns over AI songs

Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.

How China Saved the Global Oil Market
The Dispatch Conservative

How China Saved the Global Oil Market

Beijing’s move to cut crude imports softened the blow of the Iran war, but its motives remain a mystery.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

The disastrous diplomacy of Jared Kushner

In a speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, President Trump spoke at length on how he would deploy his son-in-law Jared Kushner to secure … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

There’s No Vaccine for Stupid

Innumerate Republican senators castigate Fauci for something he didn’t do. If there were any hopes left for a prompt deal to end the Iran war and … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false and misleading claims about vaccines and autism

President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims about vaccines and autism on Monday. Trump has long pushed vaccine misinformation. He delivered his latest inaccurate remarks at a White House event during which he signed an executive order that recommends that US children receive … Source

BBC News Moderate

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

The Onion Satire

Max Muncy Asks Shohei Ohtani If They Have Max Muncy In Japan

LOS ANGELES—Clarifying that he was simply curious whether there was a comparable version of himself overseas, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reportedly asked teammate Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday if they had Max Muncy in Japan. “I’m just wondering if you guys have your own version of me—like, does Japan have a Max Muncy […] The post Max Muncy Asks Shohei Ohtani If They Have Max Muncy In Japan appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Newly Free Man Struggles To Readjust To Life Outside Having Penis Stuck In Hot Tub Jet

BLOOMFIELD, CA—Saying he would need to lean on family and friends for support as he began his journey to reenter society, local man Gregory Webb confirmed Thursday that he was struggling to acclimate to life outside having his penis stuck in a hot tub jet.  Shortly after his release, Webb reportedly found himself unable to […] The post Newly Free Man Struggles To Readjust To Life Outside Having Penis Stuck In Hot Tub Jet appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Immunologists Warn About Rise Of Good Time–Resistant Supernarcs

NEW YORK—Calling the issue an existential threat to American parties, hangouts, and chill seshes, a group of leading immunologists issued a statement Tuesday warning about the rise of good time–resistant supernarcs. “Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed the emergence of narcs that are able to ruin gatherings at rates over 100 times faster than conventional buzzkills,” […] The post Immunologists Warn About Rise Of Good Time–Resistant Supernarcs appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Timothy Burnett

Timothy Burnett, 67, was sealed in a mausoleum Sunday along with the living Taskrabbit handyman, Rover walker, and DoorDash deliveryman who will continue to serve him in the afterlife. The post Timothy Burnett appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Nation Detecting…Cardamom?

WASHINGTON—After the nation gamely took another bite in an attempt to place the elusive flavor, the entire U.S. populace confirmed Tuesday that it was detecting…cardamom? “I’m definitely getting some nice, almost floral spice on the finish, not quite anise, but something in that neck of the woods—cardamom, maybe?” said Michigan resident Samantha Underwood, echoing the sentiments […] The post Nation Detecting…Cardamom? appeared first on The Onion.

Bessent Bets Big on the Japanese Yen
The Dispatch Conservative

Bessent Bets Big on the Japanese Yen

Plus: a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, Iran ties reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions, and Count Binface’s manifesto.

The Onion Satire

Eli Roth Admits Most Of ‘Ice Cream Man’ Not Made Using AI

LOS ANGELES—In an apology to the artistic community, director Eli Roth admitted Monday that most of horror film Ice Cream Man was not made using AI. “I know this is a disappointment to many of my friends and fellow filmmakers, but this film was largely made using humans,” said Roth, who confirmed what many viewers […] The post Eli Roth Admits Most Of ‘Ice Cream Man’ Not Made Using AI appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Tips For Starting Your Own Business

Experts say becoming an entrepreneur is possible with the right combination of capital, networking, knowledge, and mentorship. The Onion shares tips for starting your own business. Figure out what people want, and taint it with AI. Ensure you have enough savings to survive for the six days until you give up. Make a detailed business […] The post Tips For Starting Your Own Business appeared first on The Onion.

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