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The Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday signaled its plans to appeal a ruling requiring the department to unredact various documents from the Epstein files in a suit brought by attorney and independent journalist Katie Phang. The preliminary injunction, entered in June, orders redactions be removed in key documents of interest in the files, including “at least…
Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership on the impact that extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members. “Recent reports of sailors suffering from severe mental health issues amid deteriorating conditions on the…
The Supreme Court lifted a judge’s block on President Trump’s executive order adding to mail voting requirements, removing a key roadblock that prevented the policy from going into effect for the midterms. Over the public dissents of three liberal justices, the high court said on Monday that the judge had no authority to block Trump’s…
Benn Jordan on the left with an orange background, the Flock conference logo on the right, the words "closed to the media" highlighted in yellow in the bottom left
The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.
Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash Reuters
The state seeks to block plans for significant water use restrictions over the next decade.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. “If we need to use kinetic strikes, we’ll use them. If Iran is foolish enough to overplay their hand or…
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?
Tom Barrack, President Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, on Sunday walked back comments he made last week suggesting that Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of United Nations resolutions, which contradict the president’s position. Barrack made the remark Friday in an interview with Lebanese Australian entrepreneur Mario Nawfal.…
Gang attack on hillside town near Haiti's capital leaves 30 dead Reuters
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.” Minnesota is pushing in court to force the extradition of ICE officer Christian Castro, with…
A man has been charged with murder after a woman died and eight other people were injured in a house fire in west London.
The Treasury Department said it could begin to buy back more of its debt, and bond market investors are assessing the potential effects on borrowing costs.
After loosening requirements during the Covid era, some schools are shaking up admissions again, facing pressure from the Trump administration, A.I. and even their own professors.
The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism (SST) list, an extraordinary milestone for the government of Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former terrorist turned statesman who led the campaign to overthrow the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad. The removal of the SST designation provides enormous sanctions relief for Syria and the…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Reuters. Russian forces have recently ramped up ballistic missile strikes against Ukraine, targeting…
US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle Reuters
Trump's approval holds at record low as US support for Iran war falls, Reuters Ipsos poll finds Reuters
Is the technique outdated? Yes. Is it still creepy? Also yes.
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
The Treasury secretary announced new sanctions meant to target Tehran’s enablers and devastate the regime economically.
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons Reuters
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.
The sailor, Joshua Aviles, was on his way home from the Middle East aboard the beleaguered aircraft carrier when he learned his father had been detained.
Regulators around the world are cracking down on energy drinks, citing serious health risks associated with high levels of caffeine and sugar. The Onion examines the common myths and facts surrounding the popular beverage. MYTH: Excessive consumption can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. FACT: You can’t aim a gun if your hand is […] The post Energy Drinks: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion.
His estranged brother’s decision to move back puts the heir to the throne under pressure to extend an olive branch.
Prince Harry has quit the board of a wildlife charity which last year admitted human rights abuses by its rangers.
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
THE HEAVENS—Noting that a marked downward trend had developed this fiscal year and showed no signs of stopping, The Lord God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, reported He was concerned Monday over what He called “troubling” Q3 circumcision numbers. “Sure, with the declining birth rate, we expect there to be some slight shrinkage in our […] The post God Concerned By Q3 Circumcision Numbers appeared first on The Onion.
There have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
The post Trump Makes Repeated Verbal Flubs While Performing ‘Wild Wild West’ Theme Song appeared first on The Onion.
UK, Ukraine sign AI defence partnership linked to battlefield technology Reuters
France, Saudi Arabia agree on €6 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park project near Paris Reuters
I traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.
"Mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of biodeterioration, yet sellers provide no safety guidance."
Nvidia worker indicted after Jensen Huang scolded Supermicro for AI server smuggling.
Canada to spend C$11 billion to build six new icebreakers, Carney says Reuters
A pregnant woman's stomach with a down red arrow
Formula 1 returned from its summer break with this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.
Some Texas conservatives are breaking ranks and pledging to vote Democratic The Washington Post
Firms that count ships, oil output and imports aren’t able to verify U.S. claims about the volume of oil getting through Iran’s chokehold.
America’s system of government, and the constitution on which it is built, was created in different times and for different circumstances and … Source
Capacity will rise by a record 45GW this year, according to S&P Global Energy.
England cricketer Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after a nightclub incident in Derby on Saturday night.
"Dozens of published circuit opinions show signs of AI writing. If courts are using AI, that's promising—and worth getting right."
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
An extremely interesting post (Mchangama, as many of you know, is a historian of free speech, among other things): [I]t's… The post Jacob Mchangama on Frederick Douglass's Views on Free Speech During the Civil War appeared first on Reason.com.
Interesting to pick a fight with your top trading partner and closest neighbor/ally. Even Hitler managed to have a couple of countries as allies but Trump seems determined for the US to go it completely alone on the World stage as he pisses off every single country we used to be friends with. This is […] Source
TOPEKA, KS—In a shocking announcement that instantly brought all dinner conversation to a screeching halt, local father Jesse Pflughaupt reportedly stunned his family Monday evening by proclaiming that he believes in werewolves. “You can find werewolves in pretty much every country on Earth, and the scary thing is they look just like you and me,” […] The post Dad Stuns Family With Proclamation He Believes In Werewolves appeared first on The Onion.
Newly declassified documents show former Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted to the FBI that he had “physical relations” with a suspected Chinese spy on a handful of occasions. What do you think? The post Former Rep. Eric Swalwell Admits To ‘Physical Relations’ With Chinese Spy appeared first on The Onion.
The post Dad Suggests Beating Traffic By Leaving Game After First Inning appeared first on The Onion.
It is the latest move in a growing trend of Western countries helping Ukraine to build the weapons it needs to fight Russia’s invasion.
Yes, Judge John Milton Younge (E.D. Pa.) suggested Friday in Hiester v. School District of Philadelphia: The crux of Plaintiffs'… The post Would Muslim Prayer Room at Public High School Violate Establishment Clause? appeared first on Reason.com.
From 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno, decided Friday by California Court of Appeal Justice Jennifer Detjen, joined by… The post Renaming Streets "Cesar Chavez Boulevard" Didn't Violate First Amendment appeared first on Reason.com.
The canceled training is the latest U.S. pullback in Asia owing to bigger demands from wars in the Middle East
Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his "Hand of God" goal against England in 1986 has been sold at auction for £2.5m.
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
Plus: the U.S. hits Canada with 50 percent tariffs, a federal judge voids Trump’s visa ban, and Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan in race against Dan Sullivan.
What if the constant stream of financial news you're glued to is actually designed to keep you losing? Most independent investors are exhausted by... Source
IndyCar drivers zoomed past some of the nation's most famous landmarks this weekend. They faced novel challenges on an unconventional route.
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Treasury secretary to detail new round of economic pressure on Iran, Iran warns of 'seismic' retaliation if U.S. follow through with economic threat, Canada vows to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
A former world snooker champion has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse.
Former cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook and Mike Atherton - have urged Pakistan to ensure jailed former prime minister Imran Khan receives "humane treatment and proper medical care".
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
The USS Abraham Lincoln’s troubles are emblematic of a broader problem.
Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy is far worse heading into the midterms this time.
Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.
Developed nations are increasingly balking at the cost of measures to cut down on fossil fuels.
Ranked: Water Supply vs. Use Per Person by Country Freshwater abundance and water use tell two very different stories. This graphic compares renewable … Source
Deep within the boreal forest of western Ontario, scientists do the unthinkable: They dump pollution into remote, self-contained lakes to see what happens. Canadian researchers curtained off two halves of a lake during the late 1960s and doused each with different fertilizers. Their findings … Source
Big Number 38%. That’s Trump’s approval rating in Nate Silver’s Silver Bulletin polling average, amid a string of surveys in recent months showing his approval rating at record lows amid growing fatigue with the Iran war and its impact on the economy. While Trump’s rating is low compared to most … Source
NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben speaks with Jørgen Hollesen, a Senior Researcher at the National Museum of Denmark, about how climate change is impacting the study of archaeology.
A mountain of garbage collapsed after heavy rain at a major landfill site in Conakry, Guinea, burying nearby homes and launching a search for survivors.
Opinion | The internet always routes around the censors The Washington Post
Embattled Sinaloa Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya's abrupt reversal follows pointed remarks from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum about putting nation above personal interest.
How a dogged D.C. journalist became Trump’s investigative reporter in the White House The Washington Post
"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."
The Department of Justice finalized a rule that creates a path for some convicted felons to have their gun rights restored, with officials claiming those who pose a public danger could only be approved in “extraordinary circumstances.” What do you think? The post DOJ Develops Pathway To Restore Gun Rights To Felons appeared first on The Onion.
Enormous eruptions altered Earth’s climate and societies all over the globe.
Art Berman warns that 8 million barrels shut in near the Strait of Hormuz may never fully recover, even after a ceasefire reopens the waterway.
The Trump administration can make meaningful changes now.
Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira, 37, lived with a family as their daughter for 14 months before her elaborate child identity fraud was uncovered.
Canada sets retaliatory tariffs in response to 50% U.S. levies as trade talks fail The Washington Post
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing a maximum sentence of life in prison. What do you think? The post Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty appeared first on The Onion.
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