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In choosing Mr. Jordan over Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana, House Republicans signaled a desire for fresh leadership after their biggest election losses in decades.
The broadcaster’s husband claimed he was playing with a firearm when it discharged inside their home, according to a provincial official
Appeals court says VOA director was fired illegally by former head Kari Lake The Washington Post
Wachtell partner Joon H. Kim, a former acting U.S. attorney, is leading the inquiry into the chip maker’s chief executive.
Senate Republicans are set to deliver remarks Tuesday after delaying their leadership elections amid growing frustration over the party’s bruising midterm losses. Republicans huddled behind closed doors for nearly two hours as conservatives pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) for a plan to navigate the lame-duck session and the incoming Democratic majority. Thune is…
Before Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One en route to Beijing, the president was reminded of intelligence showing that he was in a relationship with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
The David Walliams case, whose allegations he denies, has reignited debate over Britain’s strict libel laws and limits on press freedom.
LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA—Ranting at length as he shared details about his stressful work life, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang reportedly vented to his new Russian girlfriend Tuesday about the ongoing corporate investigation into his conduct at the company. “I’m telling you, Svetlana, you have no idea the insane amount of pressure I’m under,” Huang said […] The post Jensen Huang Vents About Investigation To New Russian Girlfriend appeared first on The Onion.
UK arrests US Army member suspected of helping Russia Reuters
The U.S. Capitol Building
Drone makers are testing new, big drones that can deliver water or fire retardant with AI assistance. Aspen, Colorado is the first place trying them out. Cool and expensive? Yes. Effective? TBD.
A ballot measure that would require schools and athletic associations to designate biological sexes to sports teams is projected to pass in Colorado, according to Decision Desk HQ. The initiative, known as Proposition 134, would require schools in addition to athletic associations to designate sports teams based on biological sex – female, male or co-ed/mixed,…
The U.S. has skipped a key U.N. human rights review for the second year running. Rights groups warn the absence risks undermining global accountability.
A senior US soldier has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of spying for Russia, according to British and American officials.
Explainer: How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work? Reuters
Opinion | Democrats have two options now. Only one will solidify their victory. The Washington Post
Senator Mark Kelly, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a suspected drug boat
The post Is Violence Becoming Too Political? appeared first on The Onion.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Tuesday expressed a willingness to work with new White House chief of staff Stephen Miller. “Listen, I always respect a president’s decision — or an executive decision — to have a chief of staff who they want as their chief of staff,” Moore said at the U.S. Chamber of…
All of the nearly 90,000 participants were free of diagnosed dementia when they entered the study.
The changes are part of the IRS' annual inflation adjustments.
‘Endless wars’ is a catchy phrase, not a reason to shift policy The Washington Post
Many Republican and moderate voters who chose Democratic candidates did not do the same on transgender and other social issues.
Israel's parliament sworn in as Eisenkot tries to forge a government Reuters
SEATTLE—With its announcement of a new technology that company executives touted as the future of online shopping, retail giant Amazon confirmed Thursday that it would launch a new fleet of drones that continuously hover above potential customers until they order something. “This fully electric, autonomous drone can locate and follow any consumers within range until they […] The post New Amazon Drone Hovers Above Customer Until They Order Something appeared first on The Onion.
Column | How to protect your brain from AI chatbots The Washington Post
For more than 30 years, the paper covered an increasingly repressive Russia. “The process of silencing us started many years ago,” one of its journalists said.
Smart ring maker Oura to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million Reuters
Mona Chalabi spent five years following Americans living paycheck to paycheck, as well as those earning top wages. Her new book, Ten Lives, explores why financial security can feel so elusive.
Anthropic brings Claude to Google Meet to tackle tasks live Reuters
Delegations from Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are in the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
Benchmark tools for generic gaming rigs could be coming soon.
Microsoft tops Nvidia's market cap for first time since June 2025 Reuters
IBM to end visa, green card sponsorship for most roles in its Consulting arm Reuters
The letter, which former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. details in a new book, is remarkable for a warm tone starkly at odds with his predecessor’s public comments.
Iran's top security official says no talks underway with US Reuters
The former Trump administration adviser has been urged to preserve his records, as part of Democrats’ bid to rein in the Department of Homeland Security.
Seven people have been taken to hospital after a car collided with a "number of pedestrians" in Glasgow, police say.
Bucking recent trends, fossil fuel emissions look to be down 0.4 percent.
French President Emmanuel Macron's Lebanon military force plan hits resistance from Italy as Marco Rubio floats a civilian alternative to UNIFIL.
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.
"NASA advised that Vast’s submission in some locations substituted 'the PAM Provider' for Axiom"
"Going forward, the path of advancing the conservative legal movement requires a political reorientation."
The A.I. company’s pricing would make it one of the biggest ever public listings. It comes at a volatile moment in markets, with investors questioning the sustainability of the A.I. boom. Anthropic on Tuesday set a price range for its initial public offering, valuing the company at more than $1 … Source
Iran has become a test of Donald Trump’s credibility at home as well as his power abroad. The war and rising fuel prices contributed to the Republican … Source
For Silicon Valley leaders, cozying up to the Trump administration has led to a series of spectacular failures. Over the past week, following MAGA’s significant losses in the midterms, I have been asked the same questions again and again: How could Silicon Valley have gotten it so wrong? Why did … Source
“Very little gets into, or out of, Iran!” President Donald Trump claimed on Nov. 8, 2026, in a social media post that also lauded “history’s greatest … Source
Democrats, set to take over Congress with robust majorities, will face at least one expensive obstacle to their policy agenda: a national debt that … Source
Trump administration moves to cut food stamps for 6.3 million people Reuters
Sophie has visited the Rohingya refugee camps at Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh to see the support being offered to displaced people from Myanmar.
U.S. officials said work on a Ukraine ceasefire must proceed alongside discussions about Europe’s future security arrangements.
The group, formed by Trump, issues rare criticism of Israel, while also blaming Hamas for the suffering of civilians in Gaza.
A wealth tax on billionaires seemed like a political layup. The outcome of a California ballot initiative shows otherwise.
The new model is up to twice as successful at some tasks.
Some short excerpts from the long decision Thursday in Social Media Cases (San Diego Unified School Dist. v. Meta Platforms,… The post School Districts' Negligence and Nuisance Claims Against Social Media Companies Rejected by California Court of Appeal appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Several people have contacted police with allegations and information about Russell Brand during his trial and after it concluded.
The risk appears small and data is mixed, but FDA wants patients to be aware.
Gasoline prices fell below $4 a gallon Tuesday for the first time in three months — but the overall cost of living remains stubbornly high.
Little is known about her except that she's reportedly about 13 and named Kim Ju Ae, but Korea's spy agency says she's likely her father's heir.
His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.
WASHINGTON—According to administration sources, President Donald Trump gathered his Cabinet in the White House Situation Room on Friday to watch pornography, staring at a large-screen TV with laser focus while his advisors sat around him in hushed silence. “Operation horny MILF teacher bangs hot male student is a go,” said Trump, who leaned forward with tented […] The post Trump Gathers Cabinet In Situation Room To Watch Porn appeared first on The Onion.
MEMPHIS, TN—With a massive crowd gathering at the facility to witness a milestone event in the history of the species, Graceland celebrated this week as it welcomed the first-ever Elvis born in captivity. “After many years where we didn’t know if we would ever have another king, our visitors are thrilled to see this newborn Elvis […] The post Graceland Celebrates First Elvis Born In Captivity appeared first on The Onion.
Vehicle transaction prices are up to a new record high, according to the Kelley Blue Book — and some buyers are extending their car loans to finance them.
You call this a recovery? The S&P fell 500 points (6.3%), from 7,850 to 7,350 and, so far, we’ve bounced 200 points, which is 40%, which is a Strong Bounce but we stopped there yesterday so today is CRITICAL because we DON’T want to see the Strong Bounce (top of the lower end of the […] Source
With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.
The U.S. and Iran are waging a fierce battle over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides striking islands in the waterway in recent days.
"[A]t this stage of the case, ... [plaintiff] plausibly pleads that [the university] discriminated against her by disregarding [her medial records] to find that she used AI when the writing style of the course papers could have resulted from her disabilities."
Renewed fighting has pushed Ethiopia's healthcare system close to collapse: "The whole emergency (room) was flooded with war trauma patients," one surgeon says of a brutal week in September.
"School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play," is ending a Broadway run this week and celebrating with livestream broadcasts. We interviewed the Tony-nominated playwright, Jocelyn Bioh.
Ukraine competes with Russia and data centers for China’s optical fiber supply.
The House could vote to impeach Hegseth, but removing him from office will be tough. And, SCOTUS ruled that a federal judge did not have the authority to halt border wall construction.
Per usual, the basic MacBook Pro lags behind the flagships where it counts.
Plus, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang apologizes to employees and family, and Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong gets more prison time, for foreign collusion.
Poundland's owner has released millions of pounds of funding to pay the discount retailer's suppliers - a breakthrough in talks about saving the company and its 10,500 staff.
Officers attended the scene in connection with a separate incident at a residential building in the Spanish city.
Plus: France blames Iran for hacking supermarket fridges, Trump questions the midterm results, and Starbucks Japan releases Potato Soupuccino
What are you really getting when you spend a Chanel handbag’s worth every year on “human grade” dog food?
The company has been examining ways to reduce its reliance on the strait—including an LNG export facility on the country’s east coast—its chief executive says.
Donald Trump’s discussion with Ross Douthat on 60 Minutes, which aired Sunday night, was the most interesting interview the president has done in some … Source
President Donald Trump was asked a fairly straightforward question about how his personal fortune had grown by nearly $3 billion since he returned to … Source
It has been nearly a week since the 2026 midterm elections delivered Democrats one of the biggest House majorities in decades — but some races have … Source
Vanderbilt University shuts down devices after cyber attack The Washington Post
In Northwest Indiana, competition through open enrollment benefits students and their families.
In the wake of the midterms, Israel faces simultaneous political attacks from the progressive left and populist right.
The two presidential confidantes have harmed America’s standing on the world stage—and may be enriching themselves in the process.
U.S. refueling tankers were moved from RAF Mildenhall on Monday.
A Scandal at the Center of the Economy The Atlantic
IRVING, TX— Revealing his openness to disclosing sensitive corporate information if properly incentivized, Entenmann’s CEO Larry Dunford announced Monday that he was happy to share donut-related secrets with Chinese spies in exchange for sex. “I’ll tell you whatever you want to know: recipes, ingredients, how we get the powdered sugar to stay on, you name […] The post Entenmann’s CEO Announces He Happy To Share Donut Secrets With Chinese Spies In Exchange For Sex appeared first on The Onion.
Producer and former Kevin Feige protege Jeremy Latcham will replace Gunn and Safran.
The Democrats retook the House, Senate, and many statewide offices after a massive wave of wins in the 2026 midterm election. The Onion breaks down the figures behind the Democrats’ “blue tsunami.” 54 Number of states Democrats now control ∞ Executive orders incoming $2.99 Price that swing voters expect to see at gas pumps real […] The post 2026 Midterms ‘Blue Tsunami’ By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion.
WASHINGTON—Calling it a shortsighted decision that he would come to regret during his final two years in office, members of the GOP criticized President Donald Trump Monday for promoting Stephen Miller to serve as chief of staff over other, more qualified necrophiles. “The Republican Party has a deep bench of candidates who sexually abuse corpses at […] The post GOP Criticizes Trump For Promoting Stephen Miller Over Other, More Qualified Necrophiles appeared first on The Onion.
Oil prices fell after President Trump downplayed the prospect of further U.S. strikes on Iran, even as attacks on Saudi Arabia and fresh incidents involving tankers in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted continuing risks to Middle Eastern oil supplies.