Volcano eruption leaves 150,000 passengers stranded in Indonesia
More than 150,000 airline passengers are stranded after ash was detected in airspace near Jakarta following the eruptions.
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in Moscow
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to arrive in Kyiv on Sunday in their first visit to the Ukrainian capital as part of a renewed push for peace in Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
As Midterms Approach, Republicans Find There Is No Escape From Trump
The president’s strategy, message and spending have left the G.O.P. in a difficult spot as lawmakers try to outrun his sagging approval ratings.
Trump Envoys Expected to Make First Visit to Kyiv
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow on Saturday in an effort to revive peace talks.
How a Memphis Gambling Raid Became a Sweeping Immigration Operation
More than 120 people were arrested at a Memphis cantina, in one of the biggest immigration operations in Tennessee this year.
Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.
From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.
New Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
QUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?
Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination.
The Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
In Ukraine, Fraud and Waste Are Rewarded With More Weapons Contracts
Secret military audits reveal a military procurement system riddled with mismanagement. In 2024 alone, Ukraine lost $1.2 billion to fraud and waste.
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
Germany's Isar Aerospace launches rocket into orbit from Norway
Germany's Isar Aerospace launched a rocket into orbit from Norway on Saturday as Europe races to boost its ability to economically send satellites into space independently of the United States.
OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday, sources say - Reuters
OPEC+ set to keep oil output policy unchanged on Sunday, sources say Reuters
Haze emergency grips Malaysian Borneo town
Acrid smoke hung heavily over the Malaysian town of Serian, seeping into homes and cloaking roadside stalls, as residents navigated an air-quality emergency fueled by transboundary haze from Indonesia's raging fires.
US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit - Reuters
US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit Reuters
Israeli military says it strikes southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones - Reuters
Israeli military says it strikes southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched drones Reuters
Trump begins major midterm spending with $10 million ad buy in Texas - The Washington Post
Trump begins major midterm spending with $10 million ad buy in Texas The Washington Post
Ukraine Considers Legalizing Porn Industry to Fund Its War Chest
Lawmakers say taxing the country’s thousands of OnlyFans models could collect $25 million a year.
Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
Chandika Shrestha was airlifted to hospital after spending more than 10 days in her partially buried house.
Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”
A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-policy adviser to Putin, said that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner “outlined a number of ideas regarding possible avenues…
The Violent Israeli Nomads Who Defy Law and Order in the Name of God
Young squatters ditch mainstream lives to push Palestinians from land in the West Bank they claim is the divine birthright of Jewish people.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing - Reuters
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing Reuters
Katie Taylor wins final fight of her boxing career
Ireland's Katie Taylor has finished her career by beating Flora Pili on points.
Trading Strategies for High Inflation: How to Trade Like “The House” in 2026
Gold might be sitting at $4,522 an ounce, but that hasn't stopped your purchasing power from taking a massive hit this year. It's a bitter pill to... Source
Scottish government told to take sewage 'crisis' seriously after record 100,000 spills
The Scottish government has been told to bring its sewage "crisis" under control after a record 100,000 spills were recorded in a single year.
N.C. Court Has Jurisdiction over Alienation of Affection Claim Brought Against Ex-Arizona-Senator Kyrsten Sinema
This tort, which lets people sue their spouses' lovers for interfering with the marriage, is litigated in about 150 new cases per year in North Carolina.
The Backlash Against Data Centers (updated, shares)
The Atlantic staff writer Josh Tyrangiel joined for a special edition of Washington Week With The Atlantic to discuss the future of AI. On a special edition of Washington Week With The Atlantic, the Atlantic staff writer Josh Tyrangiel joined for a discussion about the future of AI and what, if … Source
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones
The proposed benefit, a top policy priority for Vice President JD Vance, would apply only to married couples and tap a fund intended to provide federal child care subsidies to working parents.
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.
German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race - Reuters
German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race Reuters
Trump admin ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program
The Trump administration announced it will be ending $45 million in support for Namibia’s HIV response program following two decades of annual payments. The U.S. will provide its final $45 million payment in the 2027 fiscal year as “this support will transition into a technical cooperation model,” according to a Friday joint statement from Namibia’s…
The CDC Is Now Denying That Specific Children Died From Measles, in a Scandal Potentially Beyond Anything in Its History
It's a virtually unprecedented move by the CDC. After health officials in Pennsylvania found that two young children died from measles, the Centers … Source
Donald Trump Will Reportedly Skip 9/11 Anniversary Memorial With All Four Living Presidents Because They Won’t Let Him Give A Speech: ‘Disgraceful’
Donald Trump is reportedly skipping the 25th anniversary memorial of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. According to the New York Times, the … Source
Map Shows Cities Rejecting Flock Cameras as Number Surges
More than 150 U.S. communities have now rejected, canceled or deactivated automated license plate reader systems, according to anti-surveillance … Source
AWS commits $5.3 billion, 50MW capacity to Saudi AI Zone by 2028
AWS confirms 50 megawatts of AI Zone capacity for HUMAIN by 2028, plus its Saudi cloud region launching December 2026, extending AWS to 40 regions … Source
Trump Names New Secretary Of The Army With Zero Military Experience
What could possibly go wrong? What could possibly go wrong? As we discussed here, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll recently resigned over clashes with Pete … Source
Baffled WSJ flings Trump’s own words back in his face after major heel turn
President Donald Trump is trying once again to impose massive new taxes on businesses that hire foreign workers by executive decree — and it cuts … Source
59 Shocking Industry Secrets That Are Widely Known Between The Professionals
There are plenty of bad, inexperienced surgeons working in hospitals. University professors are assessed on their research, not their teaching … Source
Jazz legend John Coltrane's Philadelphia house to become a cultural heritage site
On the centennial of father's birth, Ravi Coltrane talks about turning the home where the jazz legend spent a crucial period in the 1950s into a cultural heritage and community space.
Prince William to attend King Harald's funeral in Norway
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the funeral of Harald V in Oslo next week.
Sunday shows preview: Trump travels to Texas for RNC midterm convention; Administration downplays Iran war consequences
President Trump will head to the GOP’s convention in Dallas next week — an event aimed at galvanizing Republican voters to get out the vote ahead of the midterm elections this November. The president will headline the two-day convention, and Vice President JD Vance is also expected to address attendees. Ahead of the inaugural event,…
How much clearcutting can nature sustain? A study determines the ecological limit for boreal forest birds
A study led by the University of Jyväskylä in Finland evaluated, for the first time, an ecological threshold for the amount of clearcutting in boreal forests. According to the results, maintaining populations of bird species specialized in old-growth forests requires either a forest rotation period of at least 90 years on average or that approximately one-fifth of the forest area be excluded from clearcut management. The study provides a concrete target for the ecologically sustainable use of forests.
Fighter jet crashes at air show, killing 2 pilots with thousands of spectators watching
Video captured a Phantom F-4 jet crashing into the ground during a low-altitude maneuver at Tanagra Air Force Base as thousands witnessed it.
Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Wednesday called Israeli settler violence in the West Bank an “act of terror,” condemning their actions. Huckabee said his visit was for the U.S. citizens “who live in Turmusayya and other communities across this region” who are “disturbed by people who have created extraordinary challenges that are unfair…
Two pilots die in Greek military jet crash
Two pilots have died after a Greek military jet crashed during an air show.
FAST finds two mysterious hydrogen clouds with no visible stars
Astronomers have found two clouds of hydrogen near the Whirlpool galaxy that appear to contain almost no stars. The clouds, discovered with China's FAST radio telescope, each contain roughly 3 million times the mass of the sun in hydrogen but have no detectable optical counterpart. Their properties are outlined in a new paper published in the Astronomy & Astrophysics journal on Aug. 4.
Milei finds unity in pushback against Falkland Islands oil project - Reuters
Milei finds unity in pushback against Falkland Islands oil project Reuters
Former Stars and Stripes publisher: Pentagon lawsuit will ‘continue on’ after court setback
Max Lederer, the former longtime publisher of the Stars and Stripes, on Saturday said he and the two other staffers fired by the Pentagon last month will “continue on” in their lawsuit after a federal judge denied their emergency request this week. Lederer and the paper’s former editor-in-chief, Erik Slavin, and reporter Lara Korte sued…
United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'
The United Nations adopted the Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size, but the United States was the sole nation to vote against the resolution.
Putin Meets Trump Envoys as U.S. Pushes to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks
Russian leader promises to pause attacks on Kyiv during Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s upcoming visit to Ukraine.
US study tests psilocybin to fight cancer side effects
Here's a novel idea for countering the painful side effects of chemotherapy: Beforehand, take the hallucinogenic drug found in magic mushrooms.
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier
The latest bout of fighting marks an intensifying effort by both sides to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Column | The shame in a photo of an asylum seeker before his death belongs to us all - The Washington Post
Column | The shame in a photo of an asylum seeker before his death belongs to us all The Washington Post
A black hole as light as 40 tons can exist inside a star if dark matter helps
In 1974, Stephen Hawking made a prediction that transformed our understanding of black holes. Black holes, he showed, are not truly black: They slowly lose energy through a quantum process now known as Hawking radiation. The lighter the black hole, the faster it evaporates.
Berlin launches crisis response after hackers publish stolen data - Reuters
Berlin launches crisis response after hackers publish stolen data Reuters
Tree species diversity protects forests from climate extremes, study finds
New research has found that tree species diversity can play a crucial role in protecting forests from the growing threat of extreme climate events. The study analyzed data from 88,116 separate forest plots across the United States to investigate the impact of "compound climate extremes," when events such as drought and extreme heat occur at the same time.
At least two dead in blast at Bolivia military barracks
Authorities fear the death toll in Viacha will rise and warn people to stay away from the barracks due to a risk of further explosions.
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
Scientists discover how narwhals grow nature's only straight tusk
Narwhals have nature's only straight tusk, a single tooth up to three meters (10 feet) long, so strange they were sold as magical unicorn horns during the Middle Ages.
Trump negotiators Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin in Moscow as US pushes for end to Russia-Ukraine war
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks before heading to Kyiv, and President Donald Trump says there may be a good chance for a deal.
Inside the USS Abraham Lincoln’s Nine Months at Sea: Loneliness, Fatigue, Pride
In interviews, sailors said they felt the strain of their extended deployment in a war zone, but were also proud to complete the mission.
How Would You Have Applied Massachusetts Law in the Lindsay Clancy Trial?
[A.] I know lots of people have opinions about the Lindsay Clancy trial, and I wanted to pass along the… The post How Would You Have Applied Massachusetts Law in the Lindsay Clancy Trial? appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Opinion: A sculpture in perpetual motion, removed
"Blue," a statue that's been on the grounds of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. for 7 years has been dismantled and removed.
Our Best Stuff on Turmoil at the Pentagon
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after months of feuding with Pete Hegseth.
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bind
Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress.
NYC Law Could Force Uber and Lyft to Keep Dangerous Drivers on the Road
Protesters holding signs against deactivation
Today in Supreme Court History: September 5, 1922
9/5/1922: Justice George Sutherland takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: September 5, 1922 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
An Ohio Train Station, Born Again
What should we do with old buildings that have lost their original purpose?
The Iraq War Cheerleaders Were Wrong. They're Wrong About Iran Too.
An illustration of a sign that says Iraq but an N is pasted over the Q so it reads as Iran
Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.
Opinion | Trump’s new plan to lower interest rates? Extort the Fed. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Trump’s new plan to lower interest rates? Extort the Fed. The Washington Post
The Brick and Mortar University Is Not Dead
The college environment is just as important as book learning.
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico ramps up Black outreach efforts - The Washington Post
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico ramps up Black outreach efforts The Washington Post
Why Putin’s Friends Are Now Confronting Him Over the War
The leaders of India and Kazakhstan recently made unusually direct remarks to the Russian president about ending the war.
From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest
Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.
Time Is No Longer on Iran’s Side in the Battle of the Blockades
The U.S. is helping Gulf states move significant amounts of oil out of the region while thwarting Tehran’s shipments.
Migrants spark outrage after video shows baby dolphin beaten during beach celebration
Video from Ceuta shows migrants pulling a dolphin calf from the water and striking it with a stick as outraged residents tried to intervene on the beach.
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."
Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy murder case, after jury deadlocks
The mistrial now puts the murder case - and Clancy's future - in limbo as to whether she will be held criminally liable in the deaths of her three kids.
Tarmac talk among dad, daughter pilots stirs debate on family phone plans - The Washington Post
Tarmac talk among dad, daughter pilots stirs debate on family phone plans The Washington Post
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
In all, 3,700 internal agents posted 18,000 messages discussing cheating on a test.
Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths
"It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives."
Medieval manuscripts are "biological time capsules" for deadly sheeppox virus
Other archives and libraries around the world may also contain genetic traces of past disease outbreaks.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom admits it put “too big a focus on VCF.”
Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation
The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day.
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."
Hollywood’s Franchise Obsession Has Come for Indie Movies - The Atlantic
Hollywood’s Franchise Obsession Has Come for Indie Movies The Atlantic
Introducing ‘The Permanent Questions With David Brooks’ - The Atlantic
Introducing ‘The Permanent Questions With David Brooks’ The Atlantic
Rockstar Leaks Worsen As Hackers Release Fully Playable Copy Of ‘GTA IX’
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—Sending the publisher scrambling to protect trade secrets related to the hotly anticipated project, leaks from Rockstar Games worsened Friday as hackers released a fully playable copy of Grand Theft Auto IX. “It’s heartbreaking having assets leak out for any of our projects, but that’s particularly the case when the grav-room immersion technology needed […] The post Rockstar Leaks Worsen As Hackers Release Fully Playable Copy Of ‘GTA IX’ appeared first on The Onion.
Two Men Pulled Alive From Tunnel Nine Days After Nepal Flood
The rescue sparked hopes in country where more than 1,250 are dead and some 5,000 are missing.
Trapped Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel 9 days after deadly flooding, raising hope for more rescues
Two workers were pulled alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods, and one rescued man says more people are trapped inside.
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