Authors wary of content ownership despite court ruling on Anthropic case
The literary world is celebrating Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors. But AI firms may still train models on legally purchased books. What does that mean?
Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
Case to Be Dropped Against Labor Leader David Huerta in L.A. Immigration Raid
The arrest of David Huerta last summer helped spark a wave of protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Former JPMorgan Chase banker expands lurid sexual harassment, racism lawsuit - Reuters
Former JPMorgan Chase banker expands lurid sexual harassment, racism lawsuit Reuters
Dylan Mulvaney responds to Trump: ‘I am microchipped into their minds’
Transgender advocate and influencer Dylan Mulvaney on Sunday clapped back at President Trump’s mock comparison of her to CNN chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. “Now, the president also brought up a video I did over three years ago, and mind you, I’ve been kind of flying under…
ICE launching operation in New York City
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching operations in New York City, according to The Hill’s sister network, NewsNation. NewsNation’s Ali Bradley reported Monday that sources in ICE had told her New York City-based enforcement operations began Monday morning in Queens and will move to Long Island on Tuesday. The operations will target people who…
Inside Joe Manchin's new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
The former West Virginia senator was a lifelong Democrat before deciding to register as an independent two years ago. He now wants to create similar pathways for other politicians in both parties.
How Meta Got Everything It Wanted in a Secret Louisiana Data Center Deal
A Times examination details how the Silicon Valley giant used private talks with local officials to start a project big enough to cover nearly six square miles.
EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain
The Trump administration announced Monday that it is exempting power plants that only serve data centers and do not connect to the broader grid from pollution limits that seek to prevent acid rain. The administration announced new guidance on Monday clarifying that these “islanded” power plants do not have to be part of the Clean Air Act’s…
Live updates: Trump touts tariffs at GM in Michigan ahead of primaries
President Trump on Monday is visiting Milford, Mich., visiting the General Motors Milford Proving Ground, where he will tout manufacturing and give remarks. Before addressing a crowd, he watched a drag race of several GM vehicles, including a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing versus a white 2027 Corvette Z06 with orange stripes. Over the weekend, the…
Obama to headline redistricting fundraiser
Former President Obama is set to headline a redistricting fundraiser for the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) at the end of the month as the party looks to strike back on Republican efforts to redraw maps nationwide. The event is on Aug. 31 and will include a dinner and discussion, per the invitation obtained by…
Record Wildfires Sweep France and Spain as Heat Wave Approaches
Officials brace for difficult weeks as flames threaten urban areas and force mass evacuations.
Trump administration makes big claims on noncitizen voting but won’t explain the math
President Trump in a primetime address earlier this month again raised the specter of large volumes of migrants voting in U.S. elections, warning there could be more than 250,000 noncitizens among four state’s voter rolls. But the Trump administration has not explained how it got that number, and correspondence sent to the four states reviewed…
Tanning: Myth Vs. Fact
A viral trend called “tanmaxxing” is encouraging Gen Z to ignore the documented risks associated with prolonged UV exposure and forgo sunscreen in pursuit of darker tans. The Onion examines the common myths and facts surrounding tanning. MYTH: Tanning is bad for your skin. FACT: Lizards lay in the sun all day, and they’ve never […] The post Tanning: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion.
5th Circuit blocks Texas law requiring websites to filter "harmful" speech
Age verification is okay, but filtering is preempted by Section 230, judges find.
Christian persecution concerns rise in Egypt as State Department presses religious freedom
Egypt's 20 million Coptic Christians face discrimination and occasional violence as experts say the state fails to address anti-Christian fanaticism seriously.
Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Accusing Him of Threatening Trump
The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law.
Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime output - Reuters
Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime output Reuters
Verizon touts $1B dark fiber deal for Google data centers as first of many
Telecom expects AI revenue from dark fiber deals and retrofitted data centers.
Tate brothers to remain in jail for at least two more weeks
Andrew and Tristan Tate are to remain in jail for at least two more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges.
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse
NASA has not made substantial investments in thermal protection research for decades.
McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic
A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event.
Brad Pitt Drops Last Name In Solidarity With Family
LOS ANGELES—In an effort to support his children as they attempted to distance themselves from their difficult upbringing, actor Brad Pitt announced on Monday that he was dropping his surname in solidarity with his family. “I understand why my kids want no part of ‘Pitt,’ and if they don’t want it, neither do I,” said the […] The post Brad Pitt Drops Last Name In Solidarity With Family appeared first on The Onion.
German officials want to know why Berlin attack suspect was free despite alleged ISIS support
German officials are left to scrutinize why the suspect in a violent attack in Germany was roaming the streets despite alleged ISIS sympathies.
Opinion | Amid Trump’s unpredictability, a region rises to face China - The Washington Post
Opinion | Amid Trump’s unpredictability, a region rises to face China The Washington Post
LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war - Reuters
LVMH sales tick up as US luxury demand offsets hit from Iran war Reuters
Teenager denies piloting dinghy with 167 people on board across channel
A teenager has denied piloting a dinghy carrying 167 people across the English Channel.
World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says - Reuters
World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says Reuters
ChatGPT starts blocking direct requests to copy an author's style
New behavior capturing a writer's "broad qualities" could have legal implications.
Profits Soar As Taylor Farms Rebrands As Biological Weapons Manufacturer
The post Profits Soar As Taylor Farms Rebrands As Biological Weapons Manufacturer appeared first on The Onion.
The 'cockroach' in the machine: How Gen Z is rattling South Asia's elites
South Asia's leaders have long boasted about their demographic dividend. But the region's young people are turning it into a political reckoning.
The King's top aide steps down after 20 years of 'tireless' service
The King’s most senior aide, Sir Clive Alderton, has announced he will step down after 20 years working in the royal household.
Trump says US is talking with Iran right now - Reuters
Trump says US is talking with Iran right now Reuters
Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss
The Trump administration official contradicted himself as he tried to explain away bad news from the Iran war.
Congress Budgeted Billions for Big Transit Projects. Trump Isn’t Spending It.
“It’s hard to look at the last year and see anything other than a deliberate slowdown of these grants.”
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Iran has reacted with fury to the assault on the vessel, with Tehran's foreign minister saying it "cannot go unanswered".
Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war - Reuters
Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war Reuters
'Allah commanded me': Three women stabbed in Paris, crowd subdues suspect
The Paris stabbing suspect uttered "it is Allah who commanded me" as a crowd pinned him down after three women were attacked at the brewery.
Heat From France’s Wildfires Creates a ‘Fire Cloud,’ or Pyrocumulonimbus
A pyrocumulonimbus — a thundercloud created by intense heat — is a phenomenon that can spark new blazes and is “unprecedented in France,” officials said.
Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code" that wiped his phone
The government says destroying his own data during an airport interrogation was illegal.
Nephew Whacking The Hell Out Of Tree Trunk With Stick
The post Nephew Whacking The Hell Out Of Tree Trunk With Stick appeared first on The Onion.
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara's murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Israel With a Bigger Problem in America
The Republican stalwart’s burial comes as polls show Israel’s standing is declining among both Democrats and Republicans.
Waltz slams France after stunning social media attack on US after UN vote
France accused the U.S. of standing alongside North Korea and Russia after a contentious U.N. vote to reappoint Volker Türk as human rights chief.
UK's largest telescope could be shut down after funding cut
The UK's largest telescope has been put at risk of shutting down after its funding was withdrawn.
NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers - Reuters
NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers Reuters
China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports - Reuters
China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports Reuters
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: Much better battery, much worse price
Framework's latest modular laptop trades one set of problems for another.
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease diagnosis
Singer Carly Simon has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and cancer.
What public health professionals can learn from anti-vaccine storytelling
Sometimes, compelling stories beat medical evidence.
My Interview with Judge Altman on Anti-Semitism, Israel, and Judging
"What happened after October 7 in our sacred institutions, at our universities, in our Western media outlets, in our international NGOs and nonprofits, is that we completely forgot the ways that we had learned to tell truth from fiction."
The Energy Department Admits the OMB Canceled Grants 'Solely' To Punish Trump's Political Opponents
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More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
Trump Gutted the Kennedy Center. A Tour Guide Wants You to See It Anyway.
In a dogged demonstration of love for a Washington institution, Sandy Weiswasser is among a few dozen volunteers still showing dwindling visitors a hollowed-out building.
Man Eating Salad Takes Moment To Appreciate What A Good Boy He’s Being
GRAND JUNCTION, CO—Pausing as he lifted a forkful of lettuce and baby spinach toward his mouth, local man Logan Barger reportedly took a moment Monday to appreciate what a good boy he was being as he ate his salad. “Wow, look at all these greens, not to mention the cucumber slices and the cherry tomatoes,” […] The post Man Eating Salad Takes Moment To Appreciate What A Good Boy He’s Being appeared first on The Onion.
Lucky Chicago Architecture Tour Witnesses Live Feeding Of Willis Tower
CHICAGO—Pulling out their phones to capture footage of the extraordinary event, lucky participants in a Chicago architecture tour reportedly witnessed a rare live feeding of the Willis Tower on Monday. “In my 20 years of leading tours in the Windy City, I’ve never seen anything quite like this,” said tour guide Anthony Gillespie, noting that […] The post Lucky Chicago Architecture Tour Witnesses Live Feeding Of Willis Tower appeared first on The Onion.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Skies in Spain and France
Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate or told to take shelter inside.
Anger as Berlin Pride attacker revealed to have been freed weeks earlier
As details emerge about the suspected Berlin Pride attacker's past, many are asking why he was not in prison.
§ 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote
An excerpt from the long opinion in Computer & Comm. Industry Ass'n v. Paxton, decided Friday by Fifth Circuit Judges… The post § 230 Preempts Texas Mandates on Social Media Platforms, Fifth Circuit Holds by 2-1 Vote appeared first on Reason.com.
3 dead in mass shooting in Seattle. And, U.S. and Iran pause fighting
A mass shooting at a Seattle festival has left three people dead. And, the U.S. and Iran have been exchanging diplomatic messages after nearly tw weeks of intense fighting.
Today in Supreme Court History: July 27, 1929
/27/1929: The Geneva Conventions are signed by United States. The Supreme Court would consider the Conventions in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld (2006).… The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 27, 1929 appeared first on Reason.com.
Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template
Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says.
France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain
In southern France, a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.
Maine Dems Replace Platner
Web: Plus: Trump pauses U.S. strikes on Iran, a terrorist attack kills one at Berlin’s Pride parade, and another politician reads out AI instructions.
Can a Progressive Win in a Purple State? Abdul El-Sayed Wants to Find Out.
Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary is a critical front in the fight between Democrats’ progressive and moderate flanks and a preview of the 2028 presidential primary.
Kalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fast-growing industry.
Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.
In Memphis, an 'anti-crime' task force quietly turned into an ICE crackdown
The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere.
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent said.
Morning news brief
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Seattle food festival Sunday, U.S and Iran pause airstrikes, with less than 100 days left until Election Day, a look at how the midterms are shaping up.
China industrial profit growth slows again in June as retreating oil prices sap earnings lift
China's industrial profits rose 15.1% in June from a year earlier, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, slowing … Source
China’s Rare Earth Strategy Is Forcing a U.S. Manufacturing Revolution
Beijing is now desperately attempting to bring rare earth manufacturing back inside its own borders, exclusively. New Chinese export restrictions … Source
Why Rising Ebola Across Central Africa Matters – OpEd – Eurasia Review
Key Takeaways: Tracking and Containment Failures: Health authorities in the DRC and Africa CDC report major difficulties in contact tracing (coverage … Source
Inside the S&P 500 AI boom, industrials are getting as rich as tech stocks
As the AI infrastructure buildout and global geopolitical developments spur massive spending, an old-guard sector of the economy is getting a level … Source
Trump to meet Zelensky at White House Tuesday
President Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday, a White House official confirmed to Axios. The big … Source
U.S. forgoes strikes on Iran, but conflict in the Red Sea escalates
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that the pause in strikes was due to ongoing talks between the two countries. The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations … Source
‘Look at what America First has become!’ Trump’s latest plot leaves analyst aghast
President Donald Trump's infamous political movement appears to have become a shell of itself, according to one political analyst. David Pakman, host … Source
London vs the machines: three in four jobs are at risk to AI
Sadiq Khan needs to come up with an AI plan soon, writes Chris Blackhurst — or it’s time to brush up on those floristry skills... The Mayor says more … Source
The interceptor crisis behind the Iran war pause — and the risk to Israel
With the war against Iran now effectively on hold, partly amid Pentagon warnings over dwindling interceptor stocks, the West is being forced to … Source
Daniel Ortega Strikes a Final Blow Against Democracy
The Nicaraguan dictator has tightened his grip on power over nearly two decades, but his latest move may be a step too far.
MAGA Isn’t Buying the Deportation Numbers
Supporters of the administration’s immigration crackdown are fed up with DHS claims about enforcement data.
The Quiet Force of Moderate American Muslims
Unlike what some Republicans would have you believe, most American Muslims aren’t extreme.
Who Is Darline Graham?
Even those in South Carolina politics who know South Carolina’s new senator don’t really know her politics.
Can the U.S. and Iran take the off-ramp?
The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war.
China’s Tycoons Made Fortunes Offshore. Now the Party Is Over.
In a series of new rules and laws, China is reordering the wealth landscape, seeking to better control how money leaves the country.
Inside the Decadelong Saga to Open a New Detroit Bridge to Canada
Trump considered revoking the permit allowing the span to open as trade tensions nearly derailed a project that is finally set to open Monday.
Europe will one day thank Trump for 'shaking' it out of its 'complacency': UK defense chief
Wes Streeting says Europe will ultimately thank President Trump for forcing NATO allies to end their overreliance on the U.S. for defense and security.
First teaser for Apple TV's Neuromancer debuts at SDCC
Plus Mike Flanagan's Carrie teaser, trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie, and Marvel news.
A Truce in Yemen Unravels, Threatening to Widen Mideast War
Saudi Arabia and Houthi militants are trading blows and heaping fresh pressure on global energy markets.
Berlin Pride attack suspect killed in police confrontation: AP
German authorities say Abdul Ballout, linked to Berlin's Islamist scene, was killed in a nearby suburb after the deadly attack near the Pride festival.
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