Iran must pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz, US officials say
US media say Iran has told US officials an attack on ships crossing the strait early this week was "a mistake".
Videos Shed Light on Pursuit Before ICE Killing in Houston
Surveillance footage obtained by The Times shows ICE agents driving aggressively in unmarked vehicles, but the moment of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo remains murky.
Live updates: Trump escalates Iran tensions over death threat; Houston to probe ICE shooting
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran late Friday, after the Islamic Republic reportedly plotted an assassination attempt against him. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the U.S. has missiles “Locked and Loaded” and aimed at Iran, should the regime act on its death threats. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has…
Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters over Air Force One reporting
The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar.
Carville unloads on far-left Democrats over party infighting ahead of midterms
Democratic strategist James Carville tore into progressive and “insurgent” Democrats on Friday, arguing that inner-party division will lead to the same problems he believes helped the GOP elect President Trump in 2016. In an interview with Politicon, the veteran strategist compared the current wave of left-wing primary challengers to previous progressive campaigns in 2016 that…
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The reporters received the legal summons after they reported on alleged security issues with the president's new plane, which was gifted by Qatar.
The ‘pragmatic’ Democratic ticket the GOP does not want to face in 2028
Crunch time is rapidly approaching for both the Democratic and Republican leadership. The 2026 midterms are now less than four months away. The results of those races will not only have a massive impact upon how our nation is governed — or not — over the next two years, but on the 2028 presidential contest as well. As the election clocks accelerate, both…
Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media
The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”
Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” investigation into the deadly shooting of a 52-year-old Mexican national by a federal officer, vowing to move forward with a city-level probe on the latest fatal encounter during the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The…
Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known denier of Biden’s victory over President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, accused the younger Biden of taking part in an $800 million bribery…
What We Know About the ICE Shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Mr. Araujo was a father, a husband and a business owner who had moved to the United States 35 years ago from Mexico.
Ex-White House lawyer: Trump ‘stacking every card in the deck’ ahead of midterms
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned Friday that President Trump’s decision to fire the remaining Democratic members of an independent election administration commission this week is part of a “deliberate plan” to put his thumb on the scale of the upcoming midterm elections. “You can’t look at the termination of the Election Assistance Commission…
The biggest steam locomotive is whistle-stopping across the U.S.
Huge crowds of train fans turn out as the 1940s era Big Boy steam locomotive is making a rare trip cross country.
Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed
At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit - Reuters
US Democrat Ro Khanna detained by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit Reuters
As lawmakers procrastinate on PFAS, mothers and newborns pay the price
The message to communities is unmistakable: Your water, your pregnancy, your child's health, are acceptable losses.
South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25
South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
GoFundMe raises over $400K for family of slain business owner Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
"He was the kind of man who showed up: for his family, for his friends, for his neighbors, and on every job he ever took."
Florida Politician (Anthony F. Sabatini) Faulted for AI Hallucinations in Briefs
"It is rare to see the kind of blatant and repeated misconduct that Sabatini [acting as plaintifs' lawyer] has committed in this case."
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded - Reuters
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded Reuters
More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation
"I feel happy and elated… I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.
Spanish firefighters turn to the offensive against deadly Almeria blaze - Reuters
Spanish firefighters turn to the offensive against deadly Almeria blaze Reuters
Teen Venezuela quake survivor mourns her 'young forever' friends - Reuters
Teen Venezuela quake survivor mourns her 'young forever' friends Reuters
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump protest
The president had wanted voter ID legislation passed before the housing law, which aims to reduce costs and increase supply.
Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.
Former Chelsea owner who bought club for £1 has died
Former Chelsea owner Ken Bates has died aged 94, it has been announced.
US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor - Reuters
Iran's supreme leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor Reuters
Turkish President Gives Handguns To NATO Leaders
To showcase his nation’s defense industry, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye presented each NATO leader with a Turkish-made revolver engraved with their name, as well as six rounds of live ammunition. What do you think? The post Turkish President Gives Handguns To NATO Leaders appeared first on The Onion.
Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15 - Reuters
Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Reuters
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds - Reuters
Businessman who sold land for Kushner resort in Albania suspected of faking the deeds Reuters
How Marco Rubio Is Running Venezuela From Afar
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era.
China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
A Jupiter-size planet that escaped its star's death
It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.
Most people who need glasses don't have them. Can the post office change that?
In some towns in India, a visitor to the post office who's squinting at fine print might be asked: Do you want an eye test?
Overhaul of public lands grazing regulations seeks to cut public involvement
For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.
Bringing the war to Putin’s front door: Is Ukraine’s energy strike strategy working?
Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove says Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure force Putin to divert military assets as fuel shortages spread nationwide.
Today in Supreme Court History: July 11, 1921
7/11/1921: Chief Justice William Howard Taft takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 11, 1921 appeared first on Reason.com.
Britons abroad ask diplomats for blonde highlights, help finding lost cars and citizenship for pets
British holidaymakers have asked diplomats for help finding blonde highlights, tracking down a car parked near the Eiffel Tower and securing British citizenship for their pets.
An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics.
Minnesota is pulling troops early from D.C., as pressure grows on Michigan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling his National Guard early from Washington, D.C. as the chorus against Democratic governors sending troops to the city amid President Trump's ongoing deployment grows louder.
How The Times Reported on Graham Platner
Two senior editors discuss the difficult effort to track down allegations against the leading Democrat for Senate in Maine and the questions that soon followed.
Platner’s Rise and Fall Revives Old Questions About ‘Bernie Bros’ and Women
The collapse of Graham Platner’s Senate bid in Maine after a rape allegation renewed attention to a movement built by Senator Bernie Sanders that some say is too forgiving of male misconduct.
Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump
Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color.
Kansans Will Vote on an Elected Supreme Court. The Target: Abortion.
Frustrated by the appointed court’s support of abortion rights, which has been affirmed resoundingly by voters, Republicans are pushing an Aug. 4 referendum to elect Kansas justices.
With the white nationalist group Patriot Front, what you see is not what you get
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched in the nation's capital on July Fourth. Who were they and where does their funding come from?
Shy on the dance floor? Virtual reality 'partners' aim to help you find your groove
VR dance lesson apps like Dance Guru and Trip the Light offer a judgment-free way to learn partner dancing.
Woman pleads for help over parents missing after Spanish wildfire
Emergency crews and relatives are working to find survivors after Spain's worst wildfire for more than two decades killed 11 people.
Runner gored in the face and 12 others injured at Spanish bull-running festival
A runner was gored in the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.
Spain edges Belgium and will face France in World Cup semifinal
Spain and France will meet Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, in a matchup anticipated for years. Neither team has lost at this year's World Cup.
Heat health warnings extended - as two teenagers die in open water
Heat health alerts for large parts of England and Wales have been extended - as police said two teenagers have died in open water during the latest heatwave.
What Peter Falconio's killer told police when asked to reveal location of backpacker's body
New footage has emerged showing the man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio repeatedly denying that he knew where his victim's body was.
Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz Reuters
Fears Over New Luxury Jet Forced Trump Back to an Old Air Force One After Israeli Warning
There were worries that the president’s new plane lacked defensive capabilities—and an Israeli warning about a possible threat.
Minn. school serving Somalis faces threats after Trump posts clip of students - The Washington Post
Minn. school serving Somalis faces threats after Trump posts clip of students The Washington Post
Migrants who saw man killed by ICE in Houston say he did not ram officers - The Washington Post
Migrants who saw man killed by ICE in Houston say he did not ram officers The Washington Post
U.S. and Canada Agree to Open New Detroit Bridge After Deal on Tolls
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed last month due to unresolved issues between Washington and Ottawa.
The War in Ukraine Is Shifting Against Putin but He Isn’t Giving In
For years, Russia has bet on outlasting Ukraine in a war of attrition. Now, it’s finding out that time isn’t necessarily on its side.
Quantum error correction can constantly recalibrate a processor
Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.
Opinion | America’s clean energy expansion isn’t doomed - The Washington Post
Opinion | America’s clean energy expansion isn’t doomed The Washington Post
Increased drone surveillance of illegal July 4th fireworks led to $100K fine
More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents
Graham Platner’s campaign implosion highlights the hollowness of America’s political parties and how they can be hijacked by insurgents By Nicholas Jacobs, Colby College; Institute for Humane Studies It wasn’t a surprise, but it was a bombshell. On July 6, 2026, Politico published the detailed account of a Maine woman who said she had […] Source
China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it
"Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."
Dispatch From COGE: A Bureaucratic Meeting About Cutting Bureaucratic Bloat
COGE meeting on the left, a sign pointing toward the COGE Public Hearing on the right
Israel signals readiness for another Iran strike as Trump declares ceasefire over
Israel’s leaders are publicly signaling that their country is prepared to strike Iran for a third time, while a U.S. official tells Fox News Digital that Washington remains closely coordinated with Jerusalem.
She Came to the U.S. at 4 Months Old. She Had To Self-Deport—Because She Came Here Legally.
A woman in a backpack walks toward the U.S.-Mexico border
Check out the first images of Quest shipwreck
The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.
GOP Allies Claim They Met With Mitch McConnell Inside Body Bag
WASHINGTON—Relieved that their colleague appeared to be the very same man they’d known for years, allies of Sen. Mitch McConnell told reporters Friday they had recently met with the seven-term Kentucky Republican inside a body bag. “Like so many Americans, we had our concerns about Mitch, but when the technician unzipped that vinyl pouch and let […] The post GOP Allies Claim They Met With Mitch McConnell Inside Body Bag appeared first on The Onion.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's Hospitalization Proves Again That Gerontocracy Sucks
Mitch McConnell against a background of money
Ransomware negotiator hired to represent victims was working for the attackers
Six years in prison for man who "sold out the very victims he was hired to represent."
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Armed canvassers, extrajudicial killings, and guns on the metro.
Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers
The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.
Neil The Seal Killed In Shootout With Authorities
SEVEN MILE BEACH, AUSTRALIA—In a shocking and violent scene that left the local marine mammal dead and dozens of others injured, Neil the Seal was reportedly killed in a shootout Friday with authorities in Tasmania. According to eyewitnesses, the 5-year-old southern elephant seal emerged from Tiger Head Bay early in the morning toting what appeared […] The post Neil The Seal Killed In Shootout With Authorities appeared first on The Onion.
Lawyer Shows "Complete Disregard for His Ethical Obligations to Make Accurate Representations to the Court," Magistrate Judge Says
"He has been sanctioned repeatedly for his reliance on AI without verifying the quotations and citations .... Worse still, while he represented to a court last year that he understands words 'must never be enclosed in quotation marks unless they accurately reflect the precise language of the cited source,' he brazenly minimizes and attempts to justify identical behavior here."
The Tech Bro-ification of Marketing
Scroll through LinkedIn, and you will find a flurry of new job listings with curious titles: “Narrative Engineer”, “UGC Engineer”, “Media Engineer.” At first glance, they sound like entirely new disciplines. Look closer, and they feel suspiciously familiar. As someone who has built a decade-long … Source
Big Tech’s AI debt just hit $350bn, and Europe is about to feel it
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Oracle have doubled their debt to $350bn to build AI, and cash flow is not keeping up. Now they are crowding into European credit markets, on track to out-borrow France. Big Tech built its reputation on mountains of cash. It is building its AI empire on debt, … Source
New details drop about National Harbor’s forthcoming Sphere
New details are emerging about the Sphere that's coming to National Harbor. Why it matters: The project near the MGM National Harbor Casino would be … Source
Grim New Details of Fatal ICE Shooting Make It Even Worse
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. A Case of Mistaken Identity The ICE shooting of an unarmed immigrant … Source
Ground Robots Inherit the Kill Zone
Borys Drozhak has a vision: a frontline almost free of humans, patrolled by flying drones and ground robots, and continuously monitored by … Source
If You Get Drunk and Brandish a Fake Gun in a Waymo, Don't Blame the Cameras
Toy gun and law enforcement officers outside a Waymo
An Elite Club Is in the Firing Line of India’s War on Its Colonial Past
Delhi Gymkhana, once a social spot for British administrators, faces eviction as the Modi government pushes to expunge relics of foreign rule.
Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things
WASHINGTON—Having been provided with a powerful reminder that legs were not merely for standing around on, millions of Americans confirmed Friday that the World Cup had reinvigorated their interest in kicking things. “Seeing all these guys kicking balls on TV has really opened my eyes to how satisfying it is to swing your legs around […] The post World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things appeared first on The Onion.
Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
On Board NATO’s Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats
Watch how the British military is trying to counter an increase in hostile activity in the High North.
Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House
NEW YORK—Her eyes widening with horror as she took in the sight of the wrinkled hoodies and an upside-down electric keyboard strewn across the foyer, pop star Taylor Swift reportedly returned from her honeymoon Friday to find producer Jack Antonoff squatting in her Tribeca penthouse. “Oh, hey, it’s chill if I crash here for a […] The post Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House appeared first on The Onion.
Europe's first total solar eclipse in almost 30 years: What you need to know
Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids
NEW YORK—Confessing total ignorance as to the origins of the mystifying ritual, FIFA admitted Friday it has absolutely no idea why soccer players routinely walk out onto the field accompanied by a group of little kids. “For a while now, the World Cup games have commenced with each player stepping out onto the pitch holding […] The post FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids appeared first on The Onion.
All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses
Tech giant Meta continues to push its AI smart glasses, including with a new ad campaign featuring Kylie Jenner. Here are all the features of the wearable device: Hands-free doxxing 70+ styles to suit everyone from laid-back perverts to active predators Auto-Stare mode to stare at things for you AI therapy chat for parsing what […] The post All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses appeared first on The Onion.
Why Is Dad Pulling The Car Over?
The post Why Is Dad Pulling The Car Over? appeared first on The Onion.
Believe the Hype About Teen Takeovers - The Atlantic
Believe the Hype About Teen Takeovers The Atlantic
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