Medical plane with 6 on board missing off Massachusetts coast
The aircraft lost communication with flight controllers after significantly dropping in altitude, according to flight data.
Head Start fight reaches tipping point as advocates push back against proposed Trump changes
The Trump administration is moving ahead with big changes to Head Start, the federal early childhood education program that serves low-income families, to the outcry of advocates who say the proposals will limit access to the program, currently serving 700,000 students. Interested parties have until Tuesday to submit their thoughts to the federal government on…
US Coast Guard searches for medical aircraft carrying six from Bermuda to Boston - Reuters
US Coast Guard searches for medical aircraft carrying six from Bermuda to Boston Reuters
Sunday shows preview: Trump boosts midterm candidates in final stretch; Supreme Court opens new term
With a month until the midterm elections, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail in an effort to ramp up voter turnout across traditionally red states, as rising costs and a deeply unpopular Iran war leave the GOP scrambling to protect its majority in Congress. Trump’s October campaign blitz will feature stops in Oklahoma, Alabama,…
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine will hit Russian refineries in response to Moscow's 'new doctrine' of airstrikes, Zelenskiy says Reuters
Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
Netanyahu, in Tough Election Fight, Embraces Those Who Stopped FlyDubai Attack
The attack fits into the prime minister’s pitch that Israel is under attack from all sides and only his right-wing coalition can protect it.
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war - Reuters
Portugal prosecutors probe legality of US use of Lajes base in Iran war Reuters
Tennessee Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike
Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review began.
Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94
"...we were making history."
FlyDubai Attacker Used ‘Crash Ax,’ a Common Fixture on Many Jets
The ax required by regulators is intended for emergencies but puts a weapon in reach for attackers.
White House defends media outlet bans, now citing ‘professionalism’ standards
Trump administration lawyers are fighting back against CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s attempt to prevent the White House from enforcing futures bans against them — with the Justice Department (DOJ) now arguing the three outlets failed to meet “professional” standards. “The President concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum ‘standards of professionalism and…
The next crash could be an economic bloodbath
The author warns that the massive capital investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure creates a systemic economic risk that could trigger widespread financial instability if projected productivity gains fail to materialize.
Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switch - Reuters
Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over time switch Reuters
Florida’s dengue outbreak reportedly largest US has seen in decades
A dengue fever outbreak in the state of Florida appears to have grown to the largest in the continental U.S. in decades, totaling 252 reported cases this year in the Sunshine State according to an update this week. Dengue fever, which is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, is rarely fatal and most infected people do…
'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises
Eliran Almog, a former Israeli pilot and aviation cybersecurity CEO, explains why FlyDubai flight 1073's emergency landing was nearly impossible.
'You're coming in blind?': What air traffic controller said to pilot of missing plane
An aircraft has gone missing after leaving Bermuda bound for Boston, the US Coast Guard has said.
The Baltic States Prepare for War
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States, or without it. One evening this summer, in the village of Bezdonys, in eastern Lithuania, I watched as a platoon of riflemen arrived at a train station occupied by enemy forces. … Source
Judge Temporarily Blocks Dep't of Education Release of Names of Individual Foreign Donors to U.S. Colleges
From Judge Tanya Chutkan (D.D.C.) Thursday evening in Ass'n of Am. Univ. v. U.S. Dep't of Ed.: Section 117 of… The post Judge Temporarily Blocks Dep't of Education Release of Names of Individual Foreign Donors to U.S. Colleges appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Breaking the tyranny of extremists
Political scientist Lawrence R. Jacobs argues that urgent reforms to the presidential nomination process are required to prevent the rise of populism and protect the rule of law.
Paris police chief says student protest movement out of control, urges peaceful action - Reuters
Paris police chief says student protest movement out of control, urges peaceful action Reuters
Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows - Reuters
Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows Reuters
Nepal’s catastrophic flooding is a red alert for the world’s mountain towns
Towers of ice and snow weakened by a quickly heating planet will, one way or another, wreak havoc down-mountain in vulnerable landscapes.
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis - Reuters
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis Reuters
Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats
Five new Times/Siena polls continue a run of strong results for Democrats in states that President Trump won easily in 2024.
Ireland's football media call ends in chaos
Republic of Ireland's Nations League press conference descended into chaos after Israeli journalists started asking questions about the flydubai attack and alleged racial abuse of players.
Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?
The Latin American country will vote for its next president, as Lula da Silva and Bolsonaro clash over sovereignty, security and ties with Washington.
'Anger in the streets': Tens of thousands protest in Spain over housing crisis
More than 50 protests took place on Saturday after the government failed to get emergency legislation through parliament.
D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.
Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, “Misty Green.”
Justice Alito on Deciding When to Retire from the Court
Justice Samuel Alito offers candid comments to Jan Crawford of CBS News.
Opinion: A Hawk is not the same as a Hawkeye
This was emphasized to people watching a Senate hearing this week, where confusion over two basketball teams was on display.
Our Best Stuff on Politics as the Midterms Draw Near
Could a blue wave prompt multiple impeachments?
Economist Betsey Stevenson breaks down the gender gap in recent hiring reports
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected last month and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the University of Michigan.
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
The devices continue to show noticeable benefits for users in various real-world tasks.
Mamdani Promised To Freeze the Rent. Now His Rent Freeze Is in Court.
Zohran Mamdani next to a frozen building with money falling
Today in Supreme Court History: October 3, 1990
10/3/1990: Justice David Souter takes the oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 3, 1990 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
All's fair in love and 'War' — a well-cast, classy-trashy divorce drama
HBO's War is intended to be an anthology series about two dueling London law firms. The first season stars Dominic West and Sienna Miller as a high-profile couple in the midst of a very nasty divorce.
Just short of its 200th birthday, a landmark natural history museum shuts down
Beloved for its dinosaurs, Philadelphia's storied Academy of Natural Sciences closed down this week, amid an intense fight by local residents, politicians and scientists to save it.
The Philosopher of Home
Making our homes into sanctuaries means taking a hard look at the technology within them.
The Bigger Economic Story Behind Higher Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates are squeezing homebuyers, but the story extends well beyond housing. Persistent inflation and higher interest rates are … Source
Watch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan Collins
In late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe of politicians including Sen. Susan Collins — until Trump … Source
AI Is Making Everyone’s Ideas the Same
AI makes your work easier. Yet it also makes you sound like everyone else. If you pull up the last five proposals that landed on your desk, or the … Source
‘Decay and oligarchy’: Retired Air Force officer blasts Pentagon’s billionaire takeover
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has quietly tapped two billionaire defense contractors to help shape the future of American warfare, prompting … Source
Pete Hegseth Claims Basic Journalism Is ‘Treason’
Hegseth is unraveling faster than Brig. General Jack D. Ripper Toxic windbag Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doubled down on Trump's attack on the … Source
Americans are rushing to buy hybrid cars. They’re turning to Asian brands to do so
All it took was $4 a gallon gas to make Americans embrace hybrid cars. But with limited offerings from the big Detroit automakers, people are turning to their Asian rivals in droves. Korean automaker Hyundai reported Thursday that hybrid sales rose 39% in the third quarter, while Kia’s hybrid sales … Source
Welcome to the New Gilded Age
As the midterm elections draw closer, it’s déjà vu all over again. The robber barons are back big time. The wealthy have their mansions in the … Source
Hassett Spins Miserable Jobs Report As Proof ‘Trumponomics’ Is Working
That's not the flex you think it is, pookie. Director of the White House National Economic Council Kevin Hassett was confronted with September's awful … Source
Minneapolis Activists Used Encrypted Group Chats To Outmaneuver ICE. Now the Feds Want To Prosecute Them.
A woman being held on the ground by law enforcement officers
Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways
A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.
Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.
‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed
The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.
Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find
Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win control of the chamber, new New York Times/Siena polls found.
The Supreme Court faces another term jam-packed with controversy
The Supreme Court term opens on Monday with big test cases on religion, guns and climate change. Plus, the emergency docket keeps popping.
No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes.
How the system failed us: Former foster youth tell their stories
Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care
Who is Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Manchester City's chairman?
The Manchester City 'sham' Premier League contracts crisis has brought the UK's relationship with the United Arab Emirates into focus.
The Magical Worlds of Susanna Clarke
The English writer’s fantasy settings make our own world feel just a little more enchanted.
G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Trump heads back to Texas on Wednesday as GOP fights to keep state red - The Washington Post
Trump heads back to Texas on Wednesday as GOP fights to keep state red The Washington Post
Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say - The Washington Post
Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say The Washington Post
Ten injured as car hits crowd in Australia in 'horrible incident'
Ten people have been injured, including several children, after a car drove into a crowd gathered to cheer on a rugby team on Saturday, Australian officials have said.
Unusual Rest Breaks for Xi Jinping Sucked Hours Out of Summit With Trump
Beijing pared back the schedule and insisted on private downtime for China’s 73-year-old leader.
G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure - The Washington Post
G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure The Washington Post
Women given shorts at Oktoberfest to prevent upskirting
The step at the Munich festival comes after thousands of voyeuristic videos emerged on social media.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Meta says FDA isn't sufficient to Muse reading messages. Apple begs to differ.
Oman Had Previously Banned the FlyDubai Attacker From Flying
Plus, the G-7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil and the U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September.
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
Someone got Doom in an SQL database
1,300 lines of SQL querying renders accurate bitmapped views of Hell at 35 fps.
Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
About 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
UK man accused of planning terrorism acts against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of another politician
British prosecutors charged Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts allegedly targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Why the Right Is Nixonmaxxing
The new right’s embrace of Nixon is really about who comes after Trump.
Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash
Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
Chump To Receive No Compensation For Rescuing Children From Fire
The post Chump To Receive No Compensation For Rescuing Children From Fire appeared first on The Onion.
Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed
Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
Student Protests Add to Woes for Embattled French Government
Unrest has flared across the country as students demand improvements in school conditions.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Water rights absurdities, ponderous parking ordinances, and fast trains.
Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M
Critics say workers are still owed far more.
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
Opinion | This is the most powerful technology ever. Don’t fail to imagine the risk. - The Washington Post
Opinion | This is the most powerful technology ever. Don’t fail to imagine the risk. The Washington Post
A church’s answer to the loneliness epidemic: Turning a chapel into a taphouse - The Washington Post
A church’s answer to the loneliness epidemic: Turning a chapel into a taphouse The Washington Post
Two Iranian men 'targeted Jewish museum and Heaton Park synagogue in bomb plot'
Two Iranian nationals who arrived in the UK on small boats have appeared in court accused of targeting the Manchester Jewish Museum and Heaton Park synagogue in an alleged bomb plot.
France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left
Riot police clashed with teenagers across France as roughly 400 high schools closed and some 2,000 people were arrested amid escalating student unrest.
Hero FlyDubai pilot says he was 'fighting for my life' as plane plunged after copilot attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar told PM Narenda Modi he felt the FlyDubai plane plunging as he lay wounded and made one last push to open the cockpit door.
Letterboxd Holds Seance To Ask James Dean His 4 Favorite Movies
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND—Holding hands in a circle as candles flickered and water glasses trembled, employees of film discovery platform Letterboxd reportedly held a séance Friday to ask James Dean his four favorite movies. “Spirit of Mr. Dean, we’ve got the cameras rolling for our socials here, and we summon you to share your top film […] The post Letterboxd Holds Seance To Ask James Dean His 4 Favorite Movies appeared first on The Onion.
Tips For Increasing Your Fiber Intake
Social media has ignited a recent surge in health-conscious Americans trying to up their fiber consumption. The Onion provides tips for maximizing the amount of fiber in your diet: Scrutinize food labels for phrases like “gut buster” and “organ hell.” Toast white bread to convert it to brown, fiber-packed wheat bread. Shift your diet from […] The post Tips For Increasing Your Fiber Intake appeared first on The Onion.
Unsupportive Parents Eat Crow After Son Makes It As Beetlejuice Impersonator
LOS ANGELES—Smiling to himself as he reflected on all the years his mother and father had discouraged him from chasing his dream, local man Aaron Traylor told reporters Friday that his parents had been forced to eat crow ever since he made it as a Beetlejuice impersonator. “They told me I needed to be studying instead […] The post Unsupportive Parents Eat Crow After Son Makes It As Beetlejuice Impersonator appeared first on The Onion.
‘Digger’ Prosthetic Artist Recalls Grueling Process Of Having Tom Cruise Sit Still
The post ‘Digger’ Prosthetic Artist Recalls Grueling Process Of Having Tom Cruise Sit Still appeared first on The Onion.
Are Trump’s TV Ads Legal?
Plus: Renee Good’s family sues top Trump officials over her fatal shooting, the Senate leaves Washington until after the midterms, and the European Union (somehow) makes a worse alternative to Microsoft Teams.
Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet
U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.
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