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Francesca Hong, a state legislator running for governor of Wisconsin, wants to prove that a democratic socialist can win in a battleground. Some say she would hand the race to Republicans.
Start investing early, stay focused, stay deliberate, and think long-term, Alex Rodriguez said of his investing principles. "The big thing that I did … Source
A consequential act of defiance secured tea's place as perhaps the most iconic beverage of America's colonial era. The Boston Tea Party became an essential ingredient in the recipe for revolution in the following years. But tea wasn't the only hot beverage with a prominent role in America's fight for … Source
The incident occurred a day after China put in force a law viewed as the culmination of a long-running campaign to assimilate the country’s ethnic minorities.
Germany to start talks with Klopp after parting ways with Nagelsmann, says DFB Reuters
Fewer Americans are reading books, but here's the plot twist: The bookstore is still staging a comeback. Why it matters: Once left for dead in the … Source
Germany's right-wing AfD wants to revive coal and nuclear power and curb non-EU immigration. Businesses in eastern Germany warn that its policies … Source
As the AI-driven memory shortage turns political, the semiconductor group SEMI has warned the Trump administration that steering prices or capacity would only deepen the squeeze. It wants long-term supply deals and tax breaks instead, and consumer tax credits to cushion rising phone and laptop … Source
Donald Trump’s favorite thing about America is that he lives in it. It’s hard to point to a president that wasn’t self-absorbed, of course — Obama … Source
BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant … Source
The former top US general whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year criticized the use of the military for political missions in an op-ed published Friday, pointing to the Trump administration’s deployment of troops to clamp down on crime in major cities. “(W)hen presidents use the armed … Source
The project is early-stage, with no design finalized, but the hire of a key OpenAI chip engineer and a rival's Broadcom deal suggest the effort is accelerating Anthropic is in talks with Samsung Electronics to explore manufacturing a custom AI chip, The Information reported on Thursday. The project … Source
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding celebration to light up New York Reuters
Rescuers scour rubble as Kyiv mourns deadliest Russian attack this year Reuters
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies Reuters
Assemblyman Robert Smullen, who lost a Republican primary, will not run on the Conservative Party line in his bid to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.
U.K.’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secured a contract funded by the three nations to develop a new stealth fighter jet.
While relief could come to the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast over the weekend, the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast will stay hot.
Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history Reuters
Vickrum Digwa, who was jailed for life for the murder of Henry Nowak, is seeking to appeal against his conviction and sentence.
President Trump raked in billions of dollars while in office over the past year, setting up a split screen ahead of the midterm elections as Americans confront rising prices and a lackluster jobs environment. Financial disclosures released Tuesday show the president made more than $2 billion in 2025, including $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency related income. It’s giving new ammunition to Democrats who want to contrast Trump’s economic experiences over…
Franklin understood that keeping America a democratic republic was a far harder task than establishing it.
Pets, homework and pillows on the platform. This is how Kyiv residents spent a recent night under missile and drone attack.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) called on Americans to confront the nation’s flaws rather than ignore them on the eve of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, framing “righteous dissent” as core to the country’s founding ideals. “This will be no ordinary day of celebration,” he said. “Two hundred fifty years presents a…
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.
A new mandatory disclosure revealed that the president has earned $2.2 billion during the first year back in the White House.
Two men have been jailed over the stabbing of a TV presenter in a case that exposed the use of criminal "proxies" in the UK by the Iranian government.
A stream of foreign dignitaries, officials and mourners gathered in Tehran on Friday to pay their respects to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 that triggered the war with Iran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks to end the war,…
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
It’s not just rent. There’s security, insurance, permits and other costs, not to mention extra police presence.
Furious at President Trump over Greenland, Danish officials took the unprecedented step of pressuring organizers to cut American officials from the program.
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Julian Shapiro-Barnum, best known for a social media series called “Recess Therapy,” has started an online-only late-night show.
For passengers without connections, late arriving flights are a nuisance and inconvenience. For passengers with connections, late arriving flights may be highly disruptive. Transparency is needed.
Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami Reuters
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined Thursday to release additional unredacted records from its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling a federal judge that it has already adequately complied with the law. The DOJ’s response came in the final hours of a court-ordered deadline to remove redactions in at least a dozen documents…
From the June 23 decision in Huckabee v. Meta Platforms, Inc., by Third Circuit Judge Peter Phipps, joined by Judges… The post Mike Huckabee's False-Advertising-Related Case Against Meta Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) predicted during a podcast appearance this week that Republicans are headed for a “monumental defeat” in the upcoming midterm elections that could force a reckoning within the party. The assessment came after comedian Hasan Minhaj asked Christie if GOP voters “want the truth,” referring to the former governor’s…
Spending on Britain's forces is unlikely to survive other budgetary demands.
Much of the eastern half of the U.S. is dealing with extreme heat this week, including the nation’s capital. The high temperature Thursday in Washington, D.C., was 101 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Friday’s forecast calls for a high of 103. The heat comes as D.C. celebrates the country’s 250th birthday over the…
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump Reuters
In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.
A teenager who killed a mother-of-three by running her over with a car has been jailed for 17 years.
A woman who stalked former Tory chancellor George Osborne and his wife, including reporting them to social services, has been spared jail.
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
Did any of the other Justices happen to notice Justice Kavanaugh's argument that the entire matter could have been disposed of on statutory grounds?
How are his legions of fans savoring what could be the last World Cup of their idol? I dove into a sea of screaming Messis to find out.
NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.
How does the Iran crisis compare with the 1979 oil shock? Reuters
Many things contributed to the rebound and recovery of the bald eagle, but the nation's foremost species conservation statute deserves little credit.
People across the country are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this weekend — a process that has been made more challenging as event organizers scramble to deal with the extreme heat. President Trump is headed to South Dakota late Friday, where he’s expected to make remarks at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and ahead…
EXCLUSIVE: Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say Reuters
Gulf oil exports jump in June on record UAE flows Reuters
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued a stay Friday morning in the indictment of state Attorney General Liz Murrill (R), less than a day after a New Orleans grand jury handed up the charges. Murrill was charged with 16 counts of malfeasance in office and intimidation tied to alleged threats she made in letters sent to…
US equity funds draw inflows as tech buying resumes Reuters
Rotting food — millions of pounds of it — remains in an L.A. cold-storage facility damaged in a fire. Residents say the cleanup hasn’t been fast enough.
President Trump disclosed that he personally amassed around $1.2 billion from crypto holdings in 2025, raising concerns about his profiting off the office. What do you think? The post Trump Amasses $1.2 Billion From Crypto appeared first on The Onion.
WESTFIELD, IN—Reflecting on how his past struggles had fueled him on his road to becoming a champion, professional eater Joey Chestnut recalled on Friday how he was cut from his high school’s varsity hot dog eating team. “I was scrappy and had a burning passion for inhaling hot dogs, so as a freshman, I went […] The post Joey Chestnut Recalls Being Cut From His High School’s Varsity Hot Dog Eating Team appeared first on The Onion.
More than two dozen states are experiencing extreme heat. The Onion shares tips for keeping your home cool and comfortable amid record-breaking temperatures. Press a cold, damp towel against your home’s pulse points. Take contortionist classes until you can fit inside the freezer. Fire your gun in the air as a warning to the sun […] The post Tips For Cooling Your Home appeared first on The Onion.
In riposte to Trump, Merz says Germany can defend its military spending push Reuters
Chinese regulator proposes changes to refinancing rules for listed companies Reuters
An excerpt from Openden v. Kennedy, decided Tuesday by Judge Adam Abelson (D. Md.): In June 2024, the Centers for… The post HHS Video That Depicted HHS Group Director Wearing Allegedly Anti-Israel Symbols Wasn't Actionable Workplace Harassment appeared first on Reason.com.
Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow Reuters
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has warned of an Iranian response if the U.S. and Israel breach the interim peace deal, as Tehran prepares to bury its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “We strongly demand full implementation of the agreements, and if the U.S. and the Zionist regime fail to fulfill their commitments, Iran…
A spacecraft has blasted into orbit on a mission to rescue a NASA telescope that is at risk of crashing back to Earth.
"[Students] reported that the course content did not align with its description in the course catalog; that the course was poorly organized and 'essentially was a stream of consciousness conversation' about Dr. Chavis's personal issues; and that Dr. Chavis humiliated certain students because of, for example, their race and fraternity affiliation."
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline.
Socialist gains thus far have been confined to cities and college towns that already are Democratic bastions.
Hunger in America is not inevitable. It is the sum of choices — including the quiet, routine choice to tax the most basic necessity of all.
July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.
It's difficult to pinpoint the moment in my life where America started to lose the plot.
We should heed Alexis de Tocqueville's warning: "A man's admiration for absolute government is proportionate to the contempt he feels for those around him."
NEW YORK—Navigating the venue in search of his place setting, wedding guest Andy Reid was reportedly pleased Friday to find that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce had seated him at an empty table with 12 dinners assigned to him. “I think this is me,” said the Kansas City Chiefs head coach to the dozen plates […] The post Andy Reid Seated At Empty Wedding Table With 12 Dinners appeared first on The Onion.
Walkthrough experience includes visits to stars, exoplanets, and observatories.
After 250 years, Americans are still considering this basic question.
How drug gangs use social media to recruit Thai air crew as couriers Reuters
US oil companies see big profit jump, gird for clash over pump prices with Trump Reuters
C:\ArsGames takes a look at the time Chris Roberts more or less made a whole movie.
The costs of having a baby in the U.S. can be hard to predict and budget for. We want to hear your stories and questions about how to navigate the system.
Parts of the UK are braced for another potential heatwave - with temperatures in some areas expected to soar to 30C over the weekend.
7/3/1941: Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone takes oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 3, 1941 appeared first on Reason.com.
The American flag flaps in the breeze at dusk. The dome of the U.S. Capitol is visible in the distance.
Former USAID administrator reflects on a year since USAID's shutdown and the new direction of US foreign aid.
“Are we in the Soviet Union now?” asked one Russian, stunned and frustrated by the waits at the pumps.
Scientists have said the conditions are the result of a climate that is “fundamentally different” from the time before fossil fuel use started rapidly warming the world.
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says Reuters
Supreme Court's Barrett fuels conservative wins while sometimes splitting with Trump Reuters
A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.
Forty people have died after an overcrowded passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.
Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.