Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
At least 14 dead after 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.
BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit
The BBC has attempted to subpoena members of Donald Trump's family to defend itself from the defamation lawsuit issued by the US President.
No Country for Eccentrics
Eccentric people help bring our society to new heights. How can we support them?
What Makes Elite Athletes Tick?
A new book’s search for the elusive codes that separate tennis’s GOATs from its ghosts.
Disruption at Heathrow after flooding
Heathrow Airport has warned access to Terminals 2 and 3 is restricted.
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Is the US already in World War IV — and losing?
What if our enemies bypass weapons and tactics imagined for World War III, and instead just hit us the crippling cyberattacks of World War IV?
Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead - Reuters
Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead Reuters
BBC lawsuit: Channel plans to subpoena Trump family members
The BBC is seeking to subpoena three members of President Trump’s family as it builds its defense to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit. In a Friday court filing, attorneys for the BBC argued that Trump’s children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, as well as his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, “have personal knowledge and likely have…
Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib - Reuters
Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib Reuters
500,000 Applicants, 583 Jobs: The Frantic Scramble for Work in India
Many of the South Asian country’s youth face epic odds in trying to find good jobs, a challenge that is a growing political and economic problem.
China Is Opening the First Regular Cargo Route Through the Arctic
Sending containerships through the northern passage now makes financial sense thanks to high oil prices and climate change.
South Korea's Lee urges talks with North Korea to replace armistice with peace - Reuters
South Korea's Lee urges talks with North Korea to replace armistice with peace Reuters
Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns
Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium discovered $10 million in gold coins and bars while building a sewer, but a finder's fee remains uncertain.
Trump dismisses concerns about conditions on US aircraft carrier
Donald Trump has downplayed the impact on American sailors who have spent nearly nine months at sea on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead
Mr. Arday resigned last week after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
The Iran War Is Now About Who Blinks First Under Economic Pressure
The Trump administration is doubling down on sanctions and a naval blockade, while Tehran bets high oil prices will force Washington to relent.
DOJ refers to Air Force One threat as ‘assassination attempt’ in ballroom appeal
The Justice Department described the Iranian missile threat incident that led President Trump to secretly switch planes last month as an “assassination attempt” in a new court filing on Friday. U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer mentioned the incident in an emergency appeal to Supreme Court asking it to overturn a lower court’s block on the…
EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say Reuters
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets? (shared)
The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down. The U.S. stock market has been splendid for more than three years. It has powered ahead again in 2026, putting the S&P 500 in position for a rare … Source
With Trump’s Hamas Deal in Peril, Kushner Set to Visit Israel for Gaza Talks
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas. Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide and son-in-law, is set to visit Israel early next week, according to four people … Source
Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory
The war in Iran continues on as Vice President Vance says the new goal is to keep costs down for Americans and President Trump disputes reports about mental health issues on deployed ships. NBC’s Monica Alba, Keir Simmons and Gordon Lubold bring their latest reporting on the war to the table.Aug. … Source
Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports - Reuters
Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports Reuters
Abandoned Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster
A Russian tanker carrying millions of gallons of oil has run aground off the coast of Oman — and now risks breaking apart, potentially causing an … Source
Rove: Trump must stop ‘gaslighting’ Americans over economy
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Friday criticized President Trump’s insistence that the U.S. economy is thriving despite rising prices amid the Iran war. Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Friday that the “economy was doing unbelievably from the standpoint of Wall Street.” Rove told Fox News’s Gillian Turner that the president should “start…
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
A Trickle of Americans Is Returning to Israel
Israel’s battered tourism industry is showing rare flickers of life this summer as cautious Americans begin returning.
Senate panel investigates kids safety issues in online game Roblox
A bipartisan pair of senators launched an investigation this week into the gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns about explicit content and its alleged “connection to real world child abuse.” Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter Wednesday informing Roblox CEO David Baszucki that the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism…
Gov. DeSantis latest to not support Rep. Mills ahead of Florida primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday became the latest elected Republican to declare he would not support Rep. Cory Mills’s (R) reelection bid in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills,” the Florida governor said when asked during a Friday press conference, captured by C-SPAN…
Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Dissenting Parents' Defamation Claim Over School's Allegations of Racism Can Go Forward
Some excerpts from the long Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc., decided today by the N.C. Supreme Court, in an… The post Dissenting Parents' Defamation Claim Over School's Allegations of Racism Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead following plagiarism row
A former University of Cambridge professor who resigned following claims of plagiarism and doubts about his life history has been found dead.
Fraud Claim Over "No Blowback" Assurance by Private School to Complaining Parents, Followed by Children's Expulsions, Can Go Forward
Some excerpts from the long Turpin v. Charlotte Latin Schools, Inc., decided today by the N.C. Supreme Court, in an… The post Fraud Claim Over "No Blowback" Assurance by Private School to Complaining Parents, Followed by Children's Expulsions, Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Twenty dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, rescuers say - Reuters
Twenty dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, rescuers say Reuters
U.S. Cancels Visa for Son of Former Mexican President, Straining Ties
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s current president, says the revocation amounts to U.S. interference in “Mexican politics.”
Contract Claim Over Private School Expulsions, Allegedly Caused by Parents' Organizing Against Ideological Curriculum Changes, Can Go Forward
"Beginning in the summer of 2020, the school began to change its curriculum to focus on politicized issues of race and gender identity. At some point, the Turpins learned that the school was teaching their sixth-grade child various polarizing concepts such as 'Republicans are white supremacists.'"
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
USS Abraham Lincoln returning home
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy says Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the aircraft carrier’s long deployment…
Cambridge Professor Who Quit Over Plagiarism Scandal Found Dead
Jason Arday’s academic rise and fall set off a debate about whether he was a fantasist and plagiarist or victim of a racial witch hunt.
Military to reimburse service members freezing eggs, sperm
The Pentagon is piloting a reimbursement program for eligible service members looking to freeze their eggs or sperm, according to a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2025 required the implementation of the initiative, which will cover up to $500 in annual costs for sperm cryopreservation services and…
The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks
Some lawmakers and their families have traded millions of dollars worth of stocks since the start of this term.
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices - Reuters
Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices Reuters
Colombia's New President Wants More U.S. Military Help Fighting Cartels
Abelardo de la Espriella campaigned on shooting down drug planes and boats in Colombia. Twenty-five years of U.S.-funded counternarcotics suggests it won't matter
Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
Is It Safe to Eat Lettuce and Other Fresh Produce as Cyclospora Outbreak Wanes?
As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
The War on Free-Range Kids Makes The New York Times
The Meitiv family and Mallerie Shirley with her son
More AI Use Isn’t Translating Into More Revenue Per Employee, OpenAI Study Finds
More AI use does not necessarily mean more revenue. New research from OpenAI found no meaningful statistical relationship between how heavily … Source
‘0 for 21’: Trump’s ‘losing streak’ proves the limits of his authority
Over the course of his second administration, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has gone to federal court nearly two dozen times in its … Source
Mining Claims Staked on Land That Trump Cut From Monuments
Prospectors are eyeing mineral deposits within the former boundaries of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. About a month after President Trump sharply reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah, at least nine mining claims have been staked on land that … Source
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Hunting ICE, unremarkable arson, and lewdness at the Founding.
Trump Orders Navy to Tear Up Ships to Fulfill His Crazy Steam Fantasy
The president’s weird obsession is going to cost the U.S. Navy billions. Donald Trump is ordering the Navy to stop using an electromagnetic catapult … Source
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Virginia Man Argues His 'FTP&ATF' License Plate Is Free Speech. The Supreme Court Might Hear His Case.
License plate reading FTP&ATF
Ohio's Republican Governor Says Haitians 'Played a Major Role' in Springfield's 'Economic Comeback'
A Haitian national collapses after being fitted with an ankle monitor
'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty
It marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
Afghan women tell the BBC their lives are unrecognisable after five years of Taliban rule
Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
How Americans deceive ourselves about slavery
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.
"Professors' Speech in Class Has Not Been Regulated; It Has Been Hired"
Yesterday's Seventh Circuit opinion in McDonald v. Trustees of Indiana Univ. held that public university professors lacked standing to challenge… The post "Professors' Speech in Class Has Not Been Regulated; It Has Been Hired" appeared first on Reason.com.
Opinion | Why transitioning to the dollar is Venezuela’s fastest route to recovery - The Washington Post
Opinion | Why transitioning to the dollar is Venezuela’s fastest route to recovery The Washington Post
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard
Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Suspecting court of using AI, man injected prompts in filings to try to win case
Judge warns pro se litigants are using chatbots wrong and getting desperate.
State judge orders Kalshi to stop offering sports bets and other wagers
Kalshi ordered to stop offering bets in Washington, must implement geofencing.
PBS station fears losing 50TB of data after being ghosted by cloud storage provider
"We don't have access to the data on the hardware/servers," Iron Mountain told Ars.
Activists try to deliver aid to Palestinians in homes besieged by Israeli settlers
Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back
Nigel Farage reclaimed his Clacton seat with 22,239 votes, but the parliamentary investigation into his undeclared £5 million gift is now active again.
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
It turns out that the economics of rocket reuse are pretty, pretty good.
Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?
The Stop Killing Games movement faces an uphill battle.
Mangione pleads guilty in federal court, leaving fate of state trial uncertain
Mangione has pleaded guilty to stalking charges in connection with the death of Brian Thompson, a health care executive. A separate judge will decide the future of Mangione's state trial.
R-rated director's cut of X-Files film restores Chris Carter's original horror vision
Chris Carter chats with Ars about the film he originally wanted to make—and why it's more relevant than ever.
Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms' influence swayed Trump admin.
We learned 5 important things about the economy this week
From inflation, to credit card debt, to who's actually doing the spending: These are key takeaways from this week in economic news.
The Taliban has taken a terrible toll on the education of girls -- and boys as well
Saturday marks the 5th anniversary of the current Taliban rule in Aghanistan. They've had a devastating impact on girls' education. A lesser told story is their impact on the education of boys.
Trump Downplays Significance Of Trump Tower Found On Epstein Island
WASHINGTON—Dismissing news of the 70-story skyscraper as a “hit job” manufactured by the mainstream media, President Donald Trump downplayed Thursday the significance of a Trump Tower found on Little St. James, the island once owned by the late child predator Jeffrey Epstein. “Look, there’s a lot of buildings with my name on it, one of which […] The post Trump Downplays Significance Of Trump Tower Found On Epstein Island appeared first on The Onion.
Cheryl Hines Walks In On RFK Jr. Vivisecting Self Again
WASHINGTON—Coming to an abrupt halt in the bedroom doorway and staring in surprise at her husband’s exposed entrails, actress Cheryl Hines reportedly walked in Tuesday on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vivisecting himself again. “Oh, er, honey, you’re home early—I’m just taking a peek under the hood to make sure all my […] The post Cheryl Hines Walks In On RFK Jr. Vivisecting Self Again appeared first on The Onion.
Ms. Taylor and the Mailman
Apparently the main character’s mom and the quirky mailman are married now even though we never saw them interact this whole movie. The post Ms. Taylor and the Mailman appeared first on The Onion.
Former Bangladeshi Leader To Return From Exile Despite Death Sentence
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was convicted of crimes against humanity for ordering the killing of protesters in 2024, vowed to return to the country despite facing a death sentence, claiming it was her duty. What do you think? The post Former Bangladeshi Leader To Return From Exile Despite Death Sentence appeared first on The Onion.
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln.
US Ambassador Huckabee slams extreme group of Israeli settlers for seizing Palestinian homes on West Bank
Settler violence in the West Bank prompted U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee to call the perpetrators "Israeli terrorists" after they besieged a Palestinian American's home near Nablus.
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: 'That's not proper leadership'
Lawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
A Pre-Election Crackdown in Russia
Plus: Poland says it foiled a Russian plot to kill a U.S. citizen in Warsaw, the U.S. loses roughly a quarter of its Reaper drone fleet, and Count Binface wins more votes than ever before.
'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills eight people
The storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'
Iran's expected election to a United Nations committee on human rights and counterterrorism is called "Orwellian" by UN Watch's Hillel Neuer.
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer
The Many Contradictions of Trump’s Vaccine Order
Taking the president’s ‘gold standard’ vaccine guidance seriously and literally.
No One Translated To Foreign Players Why They Currently In Cornfield
The post No One Translated To Foreign Players Why They Currently In Cornfield appeared first on The Onion.
Covert CIA program said to be behind mysterious attacks on Galápagos boats - The Washington Post
Covert CIA program said to be behind mysterious attacks on Galápagos boats The Washington Post
Russia’s ‘Amazon’ in deep-strike Ukraine blitz, wiping billions from Putin-linked CEO
Ukraine's drone strikes have knocked out 27% of Wildberries warehouse capacity, with losses estimated up to $8.5 billion as Russia's logistics reels.
U.S. Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran War Strain
The USS George Washington is set to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, as lawmakers raised concerns about reports of poor conditions aboard the Lincoln after more than 250 days at sea.
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