Hackers Say They Stole Thousands of Sensitive F.B.I. Personnel Records
The compromise, if confirmed, would be the latest in a string of cybersecurity failures at the F.B.I., which said it was investigating the matter.
Trump Invites Putin to Attend Group of 20 Summit in Miami
Many leaders are unlikely to welcome the Russian leader’s presence at the event because of his country’s war against Ukraine.
Hacking group claims to have stolen thousands of FBI employee records - The Washington Post
Hacking group claims to have stolen thousands of FBI employee records The Washington Post
The Group Chat Where World Leaders Are Racing to Create AI Controls
An island meeting and texts between the leaders of Canada, France and Norway reveal an emerging alliance: “We’re in.”
NATO ally pushes ‘Fort Trump’ US military base as Russian helicopter penetrates airspace
Polish President Karol Nawrocki says he's confident a permanent U.S. base called "Fort Trump" will be built in Poland before Trump's term ends.
Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
U.S. Invites Putin to G-20 Summit at Trump Resort in Florida
President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin haven’t met in person since the Alaska summit in August 2025.
UK survivor of Canadian poison seller says he exploited her despair
Elisabeth Belien tells Kenneth Law's sentencing hearing she took the poison when she was just 23 years old.
Australia PM Albanese says OpenAI agent breached government website in June - Reuters
Australia PM Albanese says OpenAI agent breached government website in June Reuters
As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
Bond Yields Soar as Investors Foresee Another Fed Interest Rate Increase
The 10-year Treasury yield on Wednesday rose to around 5.1 percent, as investors increasingly expect the Fed Reserve will raise interest rates again.
Newsmax CEO says he asked Trump to ‘reconsider’ White House media outlet bans
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy on Tuesday said he asked President Trump to reconsider his ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters from covering his administration and the White House. “I’ve urged the president to reconsider his position,” Ruddy told “BBC Newsnight” in an interview. “I hope he will. I think it would be a…
Moreno, Banks warn of ‘Russiagate 2.0’ amid GOP push to probe Trump Jr. wedding party
Republican Sens. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) and Jim Banks (Ind.) warned of a situation similar to previous investigations into President Trump’s ties with Russia amid a GOP push to question Donald Trump Jr. over reporting that a Russian oligarch funded his after-wedding party. “I couldn’t care less who throws a private citizen a wedding after-party,” Moreno…
A Parent Should Play Favorites
Every child deserves a parent who thinks they’re worth more than all the others.
EXCLUSIVE: Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees’ intelligence roles - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees’ intelligence roles Reuters
ICE officer who shot Austin man wasn’t wearing body camera: Reports
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who shot a Venezuelan man in Austin while he was in his vehicle this weekend was not wearing a body camera during the incident, according to multiple reports. The officer fired at Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, 28, while he was making a DoorDash delivery, according to his attorney,…
Trump pushes to admit 17,500 White Afrikaners from South Africa in 2027 refugee cap
The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed raising the refugee cap for the coming year to 17,500 people, which is a historically low figure, and which President Trump argued should primarily be given to white Afrikaners. The move raises by 10,000 last year’s refugee cap – the lowest proposed rate in the history of the program…
Judge skeptical of White House press ban on Politico, MS NOW, CNN: Due process ‘wasn’t followed’
President Trump’s decision to ban a trio of news outlets from the White House complex last week and revoke their hard press badges appeared to be on thin ice Wednesday after a key hearing where the sides presented their arguments. Due process “wasn’t followed here,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, said near the…
XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 min—but couldn’t stop them
$11M competition showed wildfire detection is still easier than stopping fires.
Meta's Muse rekindles fears over winners and losers as personal AI agent emerges - Reuters
Meta's Muse rekindles fears over winners and losers as personal AI agent emerges Reuters
Teenager denies sending racist message to Lioness star
A teenager has denied sending a racist message to England defender Jess Carter during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship.
Russian envoy Dmitriev is heading to US for talks with Trump administration, sources say - Reuters
Russian envoy Dmitriev is heading to US for talks with Trump administration, sources say Reuters
Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.
Discord age verification rolls out today with changes spurred by user backlash
Discord will try to automatically estimate ages, require verification when it can't.
A Powerful Nor’easter Is Taking Shape. How It Could Affect Your Forecast.
The forecast for this weekend became a lot clearer on Wednesday, but meteorologists warned that the storm’s exact path was still uncertain.
As Trump Welcomes Xi, More Americans Have a Positive View of China
Experts attribute the changing mood to fading memories of the coronavirus pandemic, awareness of China’s tech innovations and disaffection with President Trump’s trade wars.
Putin Casts Election Result as an Endorsement of His War
The Russian leader called on Russia’s military to step up its advance in Ukraine after a successful result for his ruling party.
Oil Prices Rebound Amid Persistent Middle East Supply Risks
Oil prices rose as investors weighed the prospect of improved Saudi export flows and U.S.-Iran diplomacy against the potential for further disruptions.
YouTube promises custom feeds and a lot more AI later this year
YouTube's next year could change the content you see with a big focus on AI and livestreams.
White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban - Reuters
White House denies report US is considering a diesel export ban Reuters
Netherlands to return to Eurovision as it drops boycott over Israel participation
The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after abandoning a boycott over Israel's participation.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual assault
Assault survivor Miriam Haley said the "devastating effect on my life and sense of security that may never go away".
Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains
A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.
'Bro We Need Your Vote': Matt Gaetz and a Desperate GOP Wrestle With Trump's Unpopularity
Matt Gaetz in the middle of the screen with a cluster of people holding a pride flag on the right and the aftermath of a bomb on the left
Trump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.
Iran’s President Says Open to Talks but Won’t Bow to U.S.
Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the U.N. a day after U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks and hours after a deadly attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Catholic media star will be beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Bishop Fulton Sheen, who charmed millions of television viewers on his show Life Is Worth Living,'will come one step closer to being declared a saint.
The Far-Left Wins Berlin's Election on the Promise of Seizing Private Apartments
The Left election party
With Putin, Trump’s G-20 Would Be Summit Spectacle of the Century
Trump has long been obsessed with bringing the Russian leader to global summits despite objections from—well—nearly everyone else.
Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest - Reuters
Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest Reuters
Owners mourn spoiled food after firmware update bricks Samsung smart fridges
"So absurd and embarrassing ..."
After Banishing Journalists for Writing 'Purposely Negative' Stories, Trump Invokes 'National Security'
the White House briefing room
Mother and three children killed in house fire named
A mother and her three children, who were killed in a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, have been named.
District Court Dismisses Michigan's Hail Mary Antitrust Suit Against Fossil Fuel Companies
Michigan sued fossil fuel companies under an imaginative antitrust theory that the district court could not accept.
Indictment Alleges Russia Tried to Arrange Murders of Russian Dissidents in the U.S. and Europe
From the Indictment in U.S. v. Khrameev (D.D.C.), filed last week: Since at least in or about 2024, a network of individuals… The post Indictment Alleges Russia Tried to Arrange Murders of Russian Dissidents in the U.S. and Europe appeared first on Reason Magazine.
USDA Replaces Food Stamps With One Giant Rutabaga
The post USDA Replaces Food Stamps With One Giant Rutabaga appeared first on The Onion.
Fox News Finds Itself at Odds With Trump on Press Ban
The home of Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham has joined rival networks in suspending its coverage of pooled presidential events.
Using AI, a professor wrote 200 papers this year. Researchers are alarmed. - The Washington Post
Using AI, a professor wrote 200 papers this year. Researchers are alarmed. The Washington Post
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
Regretful Man Realizes He Would Be Rich By Now If He Had Invested In Rice 7,000 Years Ago
ST. LOUIS—Kicking himself for missing out on a potentially lucrative financial opportunity, local man Keith Towers reportedly realized this week that he might have become rich if he had invested in rice 7,000 years ago. “Damn, I wish I’d had the foresight to put some money down on rice back in 5000 B.C., because I’d […] The post Regretful Man Realizes He Would Be Rich By Now If He Had Invested In Rice 7,000 Years Ago appeared first on The Onion.
Algorithm Distorting How Important Man Thinks ‘Gummo’ Is To Rest Of World
PLAISTOW, NH—Blaming their friend’s personalized internet feed for his warped perception of the film’s impact, sources confirmed Wednesday that the algorithm presented to local man Todd Bennett had been distorting how important he thinks Gummo is to the rest of the world. “No matter which social media site he’s on, he’s being pushed Gummo content […] The post Algorithm Distorting How Important Man Thinks ‘Gummo’ Is To Rest Of World appeared first on The Onion.
American Medical Association: ‘Huge Biceps Are Only Thing That Matters’
CHICAGO—Granting the public permission to disregard the organization’s previous recommendations, American Medical Association officials announced this week that huge biceps were now the only thing that mattered for health. “Rather than worrying about eating a balanced diet or maintaining an active lifestyle, our advice is to spend as much time as possible in the gym […] The post American Medical Association: ‘Huge Biceps Are Only Thing That Matters’ appeared first on The Onion.
From cybersecurity to AI to Taiwan, what's at stake in Trump's summit with Xi
As President Trump and China's President Xi prepare to meet, Rush Doshi of the Council on Foreign Relations explains the current state of U.S.-China relations and what to expect from this summit.
New In Civitas: The Smithsonian Should Be Privatized
The Smithsonian Should Declare Its Independence from the Federal Government
EU faces backlash after lifting sanctions on Russian billionaires - Reuters
EU faces backlash after lifting sanctions on Russian billionaires Reuters
Democrats are already making moves to run for president. Here’s who’s doing what. - The Washington Post
Democrats are already making moves to run for president. Here’s who’s doing what. The Washington Post
Chief Justice Rehnquist and Chief Justice Roberts Did Not See Eye-to-Eye About Dames & Moore v. Regan
In the South Texas Law Review, Rehnquist described his opinion in Dames & Moore as "similarly important" to Gibbons v. Ogden. His law clerk, and future Chief Justice, would disagree.
GOP Candidates Step Back From Trump and an Unpopular War
Midwest Republicans are feeling the weight of the president’s unpopularity.
Poland accuses Russian military helicopter of violating its airspace
Poland says the aircraft stayed in its skies for 42 seconds, forcing the Nato member to scramble its fighter jets.
Kara Swisher: AI Isn’t Going to Destroy Humanity—But the People Building It Might (shared)
The longtime tech journalist says she’s seen Silicon Valley make the same mistakes again and again. As the AI industry likes to tell it, superintelligent bots could one day cure cancer and end poverty. Or in the worst-case scenario, they might wipe out all humans from the face of the Earth. In … Source
Don’t Ask How This War Ends (shared)
It is, unfortunately, the wrong question. During the 2003 Iraq War, then–Major General David Petraeus famously said to the journalist and historian Rick Atkinson, “Tell me how this ends.” It is the obvious query to be posed about the conflict with Iran, but it requires a different answer. In the … Source
Speak at Your Own Risk (shared)
Donald Trump’s attacks on the First Amendment On the first day of his second term in the White House, President Trump signed an executive order on free speech stating that his administration would ensure that “no Federal Government officer, employee, or agent engages in or facilitates any conduct … Source
After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai
Feds know of 5 crashes where cars using comma.ai devices hit slow or stopped vehicles.
It's getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families
Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.
Yemen’s Houthis, Threatening Global Oil, Are Increasingly Supplied by China
Chinese firms are the biggest source of seized goods bound for the militant group.
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
Three people charged with assaulting emergency worker after migrant boat protest
Three people have been charged with assaulting an emergency worker following protests in Gosport as a boat carrying migrants was rescued at sea.
Home secretary orders 'urgent review' as second small boat in two days evades Border Force
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has ordered an "urgent review" after the Border Force failed to intercept a second migrant boat in two days before it reached the Kent coast.
British businessman jailed over illegal arms deals to war zones worth millions
A British businessman and an adviser to a quango funded by the UK government have each been jailed for 16 years after brokering illegal arms deals to send fighter jets and weapons to war zones.
America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
Decades of cheaper imports left US dependent on China for crucial rare earth processing.
Greetings from Edinburgh, where a cheeky tour guide makes art history hilarious
For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours.
Why Worry Wednesday – Nasdaq Back at 31,000 After Summer Break(down)
What is there to worry about? Seth Meyers’ list only scratches the surface of the insanity that has gone on the past couple of months and the Nasdaq 100 plunged from 31,000 to 27,200, which is 12.25% between June and July but now, thanks to a 2,000-point (6.8%) pop since last week – we’re back […] Source
Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage
The tenant of the flat in Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay the rent set by the firm which recently bought it.
Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of 'threats and intimidation'
Bryan Seaver, who announced Parton's death to the world, is accused of trying to extort her estate.
Is Nepal's flood a harbinger of what's to come in the Himalayas?
Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction.
Dems have an edge over GOP, poll finds. And, ICE looks into 'mobile detention centers'
An NPR poll shows that Democrats have an edge over Republicans going into the midterms, partially due to Trump. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is looking into "mobile detention centers."
An Existential Threat to the Oil Industry - theatlantic.com
An Existential Threat to the Oil Industry theatlantic.com
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump's foreign policy
Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage.
Report calls for a National Resilience Corps formed of thousands of volunteers
A new report is calling for a National Resilience Corps (NRC), formed of tens of thousands of volunteers, to strengthen Britain's security preparedness.
Will FDA advisers recommend a multi-cancer blood test for approval? They'll vote
The company Grail says its Galleri blood test can detect up to 50 forms of cancer. An independent panel of experts will decide if the test should be recommended for FDA approval.
The Supporters Urging Trump to Declare Martial Law for the Midterms - theatlantic.com
The Supporters Urging Trump to Declare Martial Law for the Midterms theatlantic.com
Will AI really kill us all? The science behind the hype
Nature examines whether the technology might spell the end for humans, and why AI companies are calling for a slowdown. Concerns that artificial … Source
RAF aircraft crashes in Wales
Two RAF pilots are being treated for minor injuries after ejecting from a training aircraft that crashed in Wales.
‘It Should Be Illegal’: Trump’s 1,156 July Stock Trades Involved AI, Big Oil, Weapons-Makers, and More | Common Dreams
By failing to report some transactions within 45 days, the president appears to have violated a key federal law, again. Donald Trump has been … Source
Wendy’s becomes latest victim of Trump’s bad beef policies
A company that owns more than 300 Wendy’s restaurants across 15 states recently filed for bankruptcy, citing rising beef costs as a major … Source
Chinese president arrives in US with new energy leverage as war rattles global markets
The Iran war has boosted China’s clean energy exports and strengthened its leverage in global energy markets, giving China little incentive to yield to President Donald Trump’s demands. President Donald Trump plans to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on his energy posture with Iran when the … Source
‘This Is Western Civilization, Bro’ | Interview: Stephanie Slade
A learned disputation upon fusionism.
The Media’s Weird Obsession With Israel
Why don’t we hear about occupied Tibet or Chinese apartheid?
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
From Russia With Impunity
A federal indictment alleging an assassination plot in Washington unveils Russian efforts to punish dissidents and defy the U.S.
A top Texas smokehouse is cutting brisket from its menu amid soaring beef prices - The Washington Post
A top Texas smokehouse is cutting brisket from its menu amid soaring beef prices The Washington Post
GE Vernova is The AI Energy Bottleneck Player I Won’t Stop Buying
My cost basis on GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV | GEV Price Prediction) keeps climbing because I keep hitting the buy button, and the reason is simple: every … Source
Taylor Swift’s latest release still isn’t her wedding photos - The Washington Post
Taylor Swift’s latest release still isn’t her wedding photos The Washington Post
Lukashenko reveals bizarre argument he and Putin have over who is the ‘bigger dictator’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told a youth forum that he and Vladimir Putin regularly argue over who is the bigger dictator.
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