$40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer
Plus, could tweaking flight paths reduce global warming?
At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
Can South Korea Still Count on the U.S.?
Plus: The IDF opens criminal probes into two Gaza killings, an mRNA vaccine keeps melanoma from returning, and re-enlist in the Army and you can get a few days off to play GTA 6!
Trump Wants a Summit That Kim Jong Un Doesn’t Need
North Korea’s strengthened position economically and geopolitically could make it difficult for the U.S. to engineer another meeting.
Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end - Reuters
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end Reuters
The Memo: Angie Nixon’s shock Florida win gives fresh boost — and a new test — for the left
The left of the Democratic Party scored its biggest upset of the year on Tuesday — and it did so in Florida, a state that is usually inhospitable territory for anything adjacent to socialism. State Rep. Angie Nixon (D) beat Alexander Vindman handily in the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary. Nixon, a progressive lawmaker and organizer…
Army grapples with higher cadet standards after yanking memo
The Army is eyeing new minimum academic standards for college students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), but not without some internal drama. The service branch issued fresh standards earlier this month, only to pull them days later amid differing opinions and an apparent lack of consultation with some senior leaders. Under the withdrawn…
GOP trails Democrats by 8 points on congressional ballot in new poll
Republicans are trailing Democrats by about 8 points on a generic congressional ballot, according to a new poll from Emerson College and The Hill. In the survey, 50.7 percent said that they would back a Democrat if the midterm elections were that day and 43 percent said that they would back a Republican, with 6.3…
Rubio outperforms Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchups: Poll
Secretary of State Marco Rubio performed slightly better than Vice President Vance in multiple hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups against Democratic candidates, according to a new poll. The Emerson College and The Hill survey found that in five matchups against Democrats, Rubio outperformed Vance in all but one — with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holding…
U.S. Debt Soars and Scott Bessent Steps in as America’s Bond Trader in Chief
Plus, America’s colleges hurtle toward an enrollment cliff, and Hawaii chases the startup wave.
Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Privacy advocates call on Maryland to investigate data brokers
Maryland has one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country. But privacy advocates allege data brokers are violating the law by selling data to police and federal immigration agencies.
Here's how the system to report problems in ICE detention has failed immigrants
Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes.
The bond market is signaling trouble ahead. This is why you should pay attention
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.
Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
Disabled adults learn and work in their communities. That right is under threat
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Morning news brief
Gulf countries react to protracted Iran war, U.S. debt tops $40 trillion, U.S. oil companies sign first deals with Venezuela.
British racer second to die in qualifying for Manx Grand Prix
A British motorbike racer has become the second to die during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix this week.
Miliband and Israel clash over controversial West Bank settlement project
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Israeli government began a war of words over a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
German spy agency opens helpline for those exiled from Russia, China - Reuters
German spy agency opens helpline for those exiled from Russia, China Reuters
Mushroom triple murderer 'must never be released'
An Australian woman who murdered three of her estranged husband's relatives with poisonous mushrooms should never be released from prison, a prosecutor told an appeals court.
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news - Reuters
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news Reuters
Australia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.
Chinese court sentences founder of property developer Evergrande to life in prison
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.
Travelodge boss quits amid guest sex assault row
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Global wheat buyers brace for supply squeeze amid Black Sea attacks - Reuters
Global wheat buyers brace for supply squeeze amid Black Sea attacks Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the U.K. with their children
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family.
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powers - Reuters
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powers Reuters
European drought reveals 100-year-old steam boat and ancient Roman bridge
A steam tugboat wreck over 100 years old and an ancient Roman bridge have emerged from shrinking waters as Europe suffers its worse drought in 70 years.
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started - Reuters
The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started Reuters
Poundland owner picks A&M to advise on auction of discount chain
Poundland's owner has picked advisers to handle a sale of the discount chain just over a year after it last changed hands.
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure - Reuters
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure Reuters
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
Air Force major detained again for Capitol protest after Trump criticism
The U.S. service member who was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol last month after he advocated for President Trump’s impeachment was detained again, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson confirmed Wednesday evening. U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was ordered into “pretrial confinement” on Tuesday, the spokesperson told The Hill. The U.S. Air…
New DC monument displays the names of 41 million veterans
The temporary monument will be up for visitors through Nov. 12, 2026.
Harvard figured out how to ‘corrupt’ young girls’ minds, Sean Duffy tells daughter
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy brought the Trump administration’s feud with Harvard University back to the forefront in a new reality TV series that follows his family’s travels across America. All six episodes of the “Great American Road Trip” debuted on the department’s YouTube page on Wednesday — including stops in states like Arizona, Texas and…
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
Mamdani challenges City Council over $10,000 teachers’ aide bonuses
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday he is suing his city council for a bill that grants bonus to teachers’ aides, arguing it violates collective bargaining laws. The RESPECT Check Act, which the City Council unanimously approved in mid-July, provides each New York City school paraprofessional with a $10,000 “workforce stabilization” bonus. The…
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.
Angie Nixon on division between progressive, establishment Democrats: ‘It’s not about labels’
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who defeated President Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman in the Sunshine State’s Democratic Senate primary, said Wednesday the divisions in the party were not important. “It’s not necessarily a socialist message or a progressive message. It’s actually just about the needs of people,” Nixon said in a Wednesday appearance on…
NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory
Without a rescue, NASA's Swift Observatory is expected to reenter the atmosphere later this year.
Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
President Trump announced Wednesday evening the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER” against Iran amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading waterway that has been effectively closed since early March. “This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump said any nation…
Why a stunning democratic socialist win in Florida is different - The Washington Post
Why a stunning democratic socialist win in Florida is different The Washington Post
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
The number of Americans who file for bankruptcy is growing. More than 500,000 people took this step in 2025, nearly 50% more than in 2022. And the … Source
There’s a better way to cool data centres that cuts their huge thirst for water
Water is an amazing substance. The human body is made up of more than 50% water. Approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. We … Source
An alarmed bond market gets the Trump administration to act again
NEW YORK (AP) — Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders. After the bond market’s alarm bells rose in volume through the summer, the Trump administration … Source
"Trendy Eateries May Keep a Secret Menu; the United States Code Does Not"
Some excerpts from the long opinion in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco v. FDA, written by Judge Don Willett and joined in… The post "Trendy Eateries May Keep a Secret Menu; the United States Code Does Not" appeared first on Reason.com.
ICE Handed Over Specific Iranians at the Islamic Republic's Request
An ICE agent grabs the arm of a cuffed man with the Iran and United States flags in the background
Flight attendants freaked out that Google is buying tons of Spirit employee data
Bankrupt Spirit accused of selling out workers in massive data sale to Google.
FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies
FCC decides 1Gbps is too fast, standard must be "technologically neutral."
Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccines Are Highly Effective Against Melanoma Skin Cancers
A depiction of cancerous tumors in the background, a needle pulling medicine out of a bottle in the foreground
5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive
Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.
Unionized Delivery Drivers Vs. Deliveries
Someone holding a keg walks past someone holding an Amazon package
The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
"We will put the booster back into service for another flight as soon as possible."
Cancer treatment could face landmark moment with promising vaccine - The Washington Post
Cancer treatment could face landmark moment with promising vaccine The Washington Post
A fantastical journey unfolds in gorgeous Wildwood trailer
"I will tear apart this forest and bring back what it took from me."
mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say
The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer's return and spread.
"The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday"
An excellent piece today by Jesse Singal in The Dispatch; the whole thing is worth reading, but here are some… The post "The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday" appeared first on Reason.com.
How Saudi Arabia’s Neom Megacity Dream Collapsed
Watch WSJ’s Eliot Brown break down the finances and analyze satellite images.
Google Pixel 11 series review: Is the magic fading?
Google's new Pixels make some compromises but still manage to be good phones.
Scientists find closest star to the Milky Way's central black hole
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.
Border Agents Searched His Phone 5 Times Without a Warrant. He's Asking the Supreme Court To Put a Stop to It.
Someone using a smartphone with the logo of U.S. Customs enforcement in the background
Fourth Circuit Concludes South Carolina Cannot Limit "No-Excuse" Absentee Ballots to Those Over 65
An election law question that seems destined for the Supreme Court.
Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
Does Gun Control Make Us Safer?
Statistician Aaron Brown on the left, professor Robert Spitzer on the right, the words "Gun Control Debate" in white on the image, a gun in the background, and the logos for Reason Debate and The Soho Forum in the lower left corner
'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises', asylum seekers warned in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
UK cinemas consider ban on Meta glasses
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
Portfolio Hedging Strategies for Retail Investors: Wealth Preservation in 2026
Most retail investors treat a market crash like an unavoidable natural disaster, but the smartest players on the floor view volatility as a simple... Source
Which Way Wednesday – Fed Minutes and Failed Diplomacy
I’m working on the Short-Term Portfolio (STP) Review this morning so I’m waking up Sancho (AGI) to give us a situational report ahead of the Fed Minutes – which we will be covering LIVE, in today’s Webinar at 1pm, EST – where we’ll be reviewing our Top Trades for the First Half of 2026 , […] Source
‘Affordability’ and the Problem With Populist Pandering
Lessons from Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump.
Key witness in Trump impeachment trial loses to democratic socialist in Florida Senate primary. See live results. - The Washington Post
Key witness in Trump impeachment trial loses to democratic socialist in Florida Senate primary. See live results. The Washington Post
Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry - The Washington Post
Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry The Washington Post
A New Level of Trumpian Evil
North Korea is the worst government on Earth; Trump prefers it to the prosperous democracy next door Busy day yesterday, so only a brief note. I know … Source
‘A Blatant and Gargantuan Conflict of Interest’ (shared)
The Trump family’s crypto business exemplifies all of the sleaziest aspects of the president’s code of conduct, if we can call it that. It is almost certainly unconstitutional and may well be illegal. Estimates vary, but according to a cryptocurrency analytics firm reported on in The Times, the … Source
Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007 (shared)
Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending. Investor angst over stubborn inflation, unsustainable government deficits and rampant spending on artificial intelligence helped send … Source
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates. President Donald Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure. Tehran may be willing to wait even longer. … Source
Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Testing U.S. Military Restraint
The Trump administration, following a strategy of economic pressure, has sidestepped provocations in the Strait of Hormuz that are keeping traffic to a trickle.
Syria Takes Major Step to Come Clean on Past Nuclear Program
Syria has given international inspectors access to a recently disclosed site containing nuclear material from the Assad-era program.
Opinion | The government’s Intel bet was even worse than expected - The Washington Post
Opinion | The government’s Intel bet was even worse than expected The Washington Post
What it’s like to spend a weekend with more than 2,000 sets of twins - The Washington Post
What it’s like to spend a weekend with more than 2,000 sets of twins The Washington Post
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate - The Washington Post
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate The Washington Post
Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.
Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation - The Washington Post
Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation The Washington Post
One of world’s oldest orca whales found with possible shotgun wounds as officials launch investigation
Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, surfaced in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds conservationists believe were caused by shotgun pellets.
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