Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece
Ms. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung after finding a cancerous nodule.
No Immunity for Judge Who Locked Children in Holding Cells in Custody Case
From Rockett v. Eighmy, decided today by Eighth Circuit Judge David Stras, joined by Judges Bobby Shepherd and Jane Kelly:… The post No Immunity for Judge Who Locked Children in Holding Cells in Custody Case appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Guilfoyle pushed out amid mounting scandals
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday following President Trump’s request, with a stream of negative news stories souring her relationship with the president. “We didn’t like what we were reading,” Trump said, commenting on Guilfoyle’s ousting. The president’s remarks followed shortly after White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that Guilfoyle…
Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
Greta Thunberg joins massive French student protests as cars burn, police fire tear gas
Greta Thunberg joined student protesters in France amid over 6,100 arrests and widespread school closures as violent clashes with riot police escalate.
Cornell Bans Fraternity Parties and Adds Sexual Assault Investigators
The expansive changes to campus life, including working closely with the state police, come in the wake of the national uproar caused by allegations of a gang rape at a fraternity house.
Poll: 43 percent support ‘Medicare for all’
Nearly 43 percent of Americans support the idea of “Medicare for all,” according to an Axios/Ipsos poll released Tuesday, as concerns over health costs mount ahead of the midterm elections. People who said they support Medicare for all outnumbered its opponents by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, while a bipartisan majority of Americans said they think the…
Bank of America fined $1.2 billion by US government for failing to police suspicious activity - Reuters
Bank of America fined $1.2 billion by US government for failing to police suspicious activity Reuters
James Dolan, a Former Hochul Supporter, Goes All In on Her G.O.P. Rival
The Knicks owner is urging New York’s business elite to abandon Gov. Kathy Hochul, highlighting her support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mr. Dolan has spent millions to back her opponent, Bruce Blakeman.
New Trump rule speeds process for revoking refugee status
The Trump administration on Tuesday published a rule speeding the process for terminating a refugee’s status, allowing the rare revocation to take place in as little as 10 days. The final rule is set to take effect Wednesday and was published without going through the formal notice and comment period. Currently, any refugee who is…
Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in damages, finds Arm breached license agreement - Reuters
Delaware jury awards Qualcomm $2 in damages, finds Arm breached license agreement Reuters
Will Pennsylvania's Vape Ban Create More Cigarette Smokers?
A vape with a ban symbol across it sits on a white shelf against an orange background
The Rise and Fall of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
President Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.
Zacharia’s first spin at White House podium draws rocky reviews
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia was met with a barrage of criticism following her first briefing in her new role, leading some to question the future of her tenure shortly after she was tapped for the job. Zacharia on Tuesday delivered a roughly 14-minute briefing and took questions from only three outlets. She notably…
Iran war costing US households average of $2K each: Moody’s
The war in Iran has cost the average American household $2,000 so far, according to estimates shared Monday by Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. “Consider that the war’s costs taken together have absorbed about half the average American household’s income gain over the past eight months,” Zandi wrote on social platform X. “No…
House Democrats: Guilfoyle’s resignation ‘does not shield her from accountability’
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee called for further accountability after the White House announced Tuesday that the Trump administration has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign following reports about her alleged misconduct. “Resigning does not shield her from accountability,” the committee’s Democrats wrote on the social platform X. “Guilfoyle used…
DOJ arrests two, seizes 187 devices in North Korean laptop farm crackdown in Texas - Reuters
DOJ arrests two, seizes 187 devices in North Korean laptop farm crackdown in Texas Reuters
Japanese journalist arrested in Russia on suspicion of spying
A Japanese journalist has been arrested in Russia and accused of gathering information on its defence capabilities, news agencies report.
What an economics Nobel Prize winner knows about pricing
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with Michael Woodford of Columbia University, who was one of two Americans awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics.
'Gift to our adversary': More Republicans criticize Trump's Russia diesel deal - Reuters
'Gift to our adversary': More Republicans criticize Trump's Russia diesel deal Reuters
Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’ - The Washington Post
U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’ The Washington Post
Tupac Shakur Murder Conviction Lands Man 40 Years to Life in Prison
Duane Keith Davis was convicted by a jury of obtaining a gun and pursuing the rapper in a violent act of revenge in 1996.
Bipartisan group of senators call on Trump to rescind Russian diesel deal
Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
Davis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
Brexit result 'not in dispute' despite PM's Russia meddling claim, MI5 chief says
The head of MI5 has said the result of the Brexit referendum "is not in dispute" after the prime minister said Russia had interfered in the 2016 vote.
A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course
Locals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.
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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
Guilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
Oil Ends Mixed as Traders Weigh Middle East Risks, Russian Diesel Supplies
Oil prices were mixed as traders weighed persistent Middle East supply risks against prospects for additional Russian diesel exports.
There’s Worlds Out There More Habitable Than Earth
Scientists believe there are planets outside our solar system where life is even more abundant and sustainable.
Loud booms heard near Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, sources say - Reuters
Loud booms heard near Saudi Aramco headquarters in Dhahran, sources say Reuters
Choose Your Overlord
Musk vs. Bezos The Adriatic has been crossed by Odysseus and Caesar, by Venetian fleets and Napoleon’s navy, by countless men bent on dominating the world. It has seen its share of courage and folly. But one day in June 2025, off the island of Cres, it witnessed something genuinely new: a man worth … Source
The Trump administration warns Ukraine it could cut off intel, Zelenskyy tells NPR
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat down for an interview with NPR at a time of renewed tensions with the White House.
EXCLUSIVE: Guyana may scale back LNG plans as Exxon needs more gas for its wells, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Guyana may scale back LNG plans as Exxon needs more gas for its wells, sources say Reuters
Interesting Criminal Case on Proving Intent to Cause Fear, Stemming from Confrontation at Protest
From State v. Elavsky, decided yesterday by Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Kevin Ross, joined by Judge Elise Larson: Neil… The post Interesting Criminal Case on Proving Intent to Cause Fear, Stemming from Confrontation at Protest appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Code Games 2.0
A blue background with a digital rendering of Trump in construction safety equipment picking up the roof off a house
Cancer found after Pope had part of his lung removed during 'successful' surgery
The Pope has undergone surgery to treat lung cancer.
Rockstar Announces ‘GTA VI’ Soundtrack Contains 10,000 Songs By Randy Newman
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND—Fanning hype for its upcoming open-world sandbox game by teasing a copious collection of tracks from the legendary singer-songwriter and film composer, Rockstar Games announced in a press release Tuesday that the Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack would contain 10,000 songs by Randy Newman. “The music is an essential part of any Grand Theft […] The post Rockstar Announces ‘GTA VI’ Soundtrack Contains 10,000 Songs By Randy Newman appeared first on The Onion.
Drone Attacks on Ships Sailing Near NATO Waters Present Fresh Threat for the Alliance
European leaders, who have accused Russia of brazen assaults on their soil, contend with strikes on ships skirting their waters.
Surgery on Pope Leo's lung nodule went well, Vatican says - Reuters
Surgery on Pope Leo's lung nodule went well, Vatican says Reuters
Civil servant 'fraudulently juggled five government jobs using remote work and sick notes'
A civil servant "exploited" remote working culture and used sick notes to fraudulently work five Government jobs at the same time, a court has heard.
An Illinois College Tried To Cancel Its Flock Contract. Flock Refused.
A Flock automated license plate reader on a pole with a solar panel, behind a fence.
Writer Yiyun Li lost both of her sons. When words fell short, she turned to music
Li won a Pulitzer for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons. In her new novel, Music Against the Night, she writes about two young prodigies in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
Ukraine takes step forward in EU membership talks after Hungary drops objections - Reuters
Ukraine takes step forward in EU membership talks after Hungary drops objections Reuters
The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have
Small EVs and efficient people carriers update familiar names for the modern age.
Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
Police say preliminary information suggests the man who died at the Georgia amusement park fell from a ride.
Tech firms promise to take down AI platforms if British secret services show they are unsafe
OpenAI and Anthropic have promised to take down their AIs if the British secret services show them they are unsafe - activating what some describe as a "kill switch".
While Trump Floats a Kim Meeting, North Korea Flaunts Its U.S.-Range Missiles
Kim Jong Un took his family to a new military museum, where drones and missiles underscore a push to advance his military.
Ethiopian troops enter town on border with Eritrea, stoking war fears - Reuters
Ethiopian troops enter town on border with Eritrea, stoking war fears Reuters
‘Peace through strength’: Trump Gaza plan gains global backing one year on
Donald Trump's Board of Peace excludes UNRWA from Gaza's future as the EU pledges $1 billion and demilitarization efforts gain global momentum.
Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return
Russia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.
Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay
Developers will get 50 percent discounted API rates through November.
Column | The biggest mistake that people with knee pain make - The Washington Post
Column | The biggest mistake that people with knee pain make The Washington Post
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299
It can recognize up to six users with its camera.
They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
Solar geoengineering simulation shows what happens when geopolitics takes over.
U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin
Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.
U.K. Spy Agency Confronts Escalating Hybrid War With Russia and Iran
The head of MI5 has painted a sobering picture of a range of threats now facing Britain and European allies.
Smoothie Shop Workers Not As Excited For Man’s Birthday As Marketing Email Made It Seem
ARLINGTON, VA—Saying it was disappointing to enter the smoothie shop and not be greeted by streamers or decorations, local man Ryan Hunter confirmed Tuesday that workers at Sweetgrass Juicery were not as excited for his birthday as the marketing email had suggested they were. “Yesterday I got this email that was like, ‘Congratulations on your […] The post Smoothie Shop Workers Not As Excited For Man’s Birthday As Marketing Email Made It Seem appeared first on The Onion.
Late Uncle Remembered As Man Who Had Can Crusher In Garage
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Timeline Of President–Press Relations
Interactions between the president and the free press have been central to the United States since the nation’s founding. The Onion takes a look back at key moments that have shaped the executive branch’s relationship with the Fourth Estate. 1803 Local busybody Arthur Swipple wanders into the White House and asks Thomas Jefferson what he’s […] The post Timeline Of President–Press Relations appeared first on The Onion.
Family of man killed by tiger at wildlife park say he suffered from 'significant mental illness'
The man who was mauled to death by a tiger at a wildlife park suffered from a "significant mental illness", his family have said in a statement as they paid tribute to him.
PhilStockWorld October Portfolio Review (Members Only)
In last month’s review, we were concerned that the 10-year was 4.99% and I said: “That’s the 10-Year Note Rate – DESPITE what the Fed does and, no, it is not being rejected at 5% – it is consolidating for a move higher!” We also pointed out that the PRICE of the Stock Market far […] Source
Top G.O.P. Groups Pull Support From First House Incumbents
Two major Republican super PACs are said to be withdrawing cash from the races of the incumbent Representatives Thomas H. Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa in an effort to triage the midterm map.
The Morning Risk Report: Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Faces Questions From Lawmakers on Legality
Plus: U.K. floats payments for fraud whistleblowers and Delta delays Saudi Arabia plans.
Fighting Israel to the Last Palestinian - The Atlantic
Fighting Israel to the Last Palestinian The Atlantic
A Demographic Mirage May Be Distorting China’s Economic Ambitions
Plus, Beijing’s tepid recovery efforts, falling government bond yields and why China resists joining the developed world.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in former prime minister's stronghold
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in the province governed by the political party of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan.
Is Trump’s Diesel Deal Legal?
Plus: Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home is searched in a federal criminal probe, Britain’s prime minister blames Iran for a suspected terror plot, and all hail the mega pumpkin.
What ice cream has to do with this year's Nobel Prize in economics
Prices can get sticky. That helps explain why recessions hurt so much — and what policymakers can do about them.
Voters here will decide whether to force cities to build cheaper, smaller homes
Voters in Massachusetts will decide whether to require cities and towns to allow smaller homes on smaller lots. A growing number of states are doing the same to help ease a housing shortage.
Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
There’s No Good Reason to Make a Spectacle of Nidal Hasan
And there are plenty of reasons not to stream his execution.
U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes - The Washington Post
U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikes The Washington Post
‘Make the problem and the solution bigger’: The plan to end the Ukraine war - The Washington Post
‘Make the problem and the solution bigger’: The plan to end the Ukraine war The Washington Post
Iran Fortifying Nuclear Sites and Rallying Its People for Return to Fighting
The regime, convinced President Trump is ready to attack again, sees the preparations as a deterrent.
Fed’s Hammack backs restrictive policy, says better if it comes ‘relatively quickly’
By Howard Schneider CLEVELAND, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said on Monday the US central bank should move "relatively … Source
World’s best AI ad creatives: Aaron Awards names top 50 artists
The Aaron Awards has released a ranking of the global top 50 AI ad creatives, with three Australians making the cut. The list is a first for the … Source
Elon Musk quietly becomes biggest known donor in midterm contests as he tries to save Republicans
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk, the world’s only trillionaire, has quietly become the biggest known donor in this year’s midterm elections, doling out more than $276 million since July to try to save Republican majorities in Congress. The numbers, first reported by the New York Times ahead of this week’s … Source
Micron, SK Hynix stocks fall as Chinese memory maker announces progress in new design
What happened: Micron (MU) and SK Hynix (000660.KS, SKHY) stocks fell 2% as Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) tumbled 4% alongside the broader South … Source
Apple’s iPhone market share climbs to 22%, just one point behind Samsung
CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos reports on new Counterpoint data showing Apple gaining ground even as the global smartphone market contracts. Source
Opinion | Billionaires are leaving Britain — and sending a warning to the U.S. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Billionaires are leaving Britain — and sending a warning to the U.S. The Washington Post
39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.
After a 10-year redemption arc, No Man's Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
You can get a universe in your pocket if you have an iPhone 11 or later.
Here’s how much a flu vaccine may lower your dementia risk - The Washington Post
Here’s how much a flu vaccine may lower your dementia risk The Washington Post
WHO report on Russian lab worker death highlights "key uncertainty"
Without a cause of death, it's unclear if Russia's precautions were the right ones.
Iran-Backed Militants Are Tightening the Screws on Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman is now caught by an economy weakened by heavy spending and miscalculations of the Houthi threat.
Two NFL coaches, two disastrous endings and zero excuses - The Washington Post
Two NFL coaches, two disastrous endings and zero excuses The Washington Post
British adventurer returns home after 28-year walk around the world
Adventurer Karl Bushby swam the English Channel and celebrated with fish and chips after his 28-year, 30,000-mile walk from Chile to England.
He reached the Americas centuries before Columbus. Why doesn’t he get more credit? - The Washington Post
He reached the Americas centuries before Columbus. Why doesn’t he get more credit? The Washington Post
Delta Delays Plans for Nonstop Service to Saudi Arabia
The carrier said it now expects to debut the flight in March, pushing back previous plans for an Oct. 23 rollout, after several fatal strikes at Riyadh’s international airport.
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