At least one dead and multiple injured in Philippines school shooting
At least one person is believed to have died and several injured after the shooting in Banga in Mindanao province.
Goldman Sachs drops one stat testing the S&P 500 bull case
The S&P 500 climbed toward new highs in 2026 while its valuation multiple fell, a combination that points to profits driving the rally. That dynamic … Source
American Airlines Is Making Its Cheapest Seats Worse On Purpose To Push Passenger Spending
American Airlines has admitted that its approach to competing for the lowest fare with Basic Economy has seen more than 30% of its seats generate … Source
Google’s Dream-RSI cuts discovery-agent calls up to 162x by replaying searches it already ran
Teams continue to burn through tens of thousands of tokens and agent calls as they refine exploration loops — and much of that spend, Google researchers argue, goes to paths that previously failed. Their answer is to let agents "dream" their way through those loops instead, learning from earlier … Source
German court rules Meta liable for scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
A Frankfurt court said Meta’s ranking algorithms and ad auctions make it more than a passive host, so it cannot rely on the EU’s liability shield. A German court has ruled that Meta is responsible for fake investment ads posted by others on Facebook and Instagram. The court ordered Meta to remove the … Source
What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
Mitch McConnell gets ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ treatment in AI memes after viral Senate appearance
Social media users are mocking the physical condition of 84-year-old Sen. Mitch McConnell — with one vicious video turning him into the murdered man … Source
King Charles III convenes AI elite
With help from John Hewitt Jones Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired a project to use AI for identifying discriminatory laws. | Pool photo by Jonathan Brady Britain’s King Charles III on Thursday brought together some of the world’s most powerful AI executives and policymakers at his … Source
Iran’s Isolation Grows After U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Airlines
Mahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to U.S. pressure on the economy.
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants
Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.
One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says - Reuters
One killed, four injured in Philippines school shooting, provincial governor says Reuters
New species of wild cat identified in Bolivia - first for more than 100 years
A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.
Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Can Serve Rest of 1MDB Sentence Under House Arrest
The royal pardon for Najib Razak marks the latest chapter in one of the largest financial crimes of the century.
BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference - Reuters
BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference Reuters
Aramco to boost Gulf exports to 60 million barrels in September, October, traders say - Reuters
Aramco to boost Gulf exports to 60 million barrels in September, October, traders say Reuters
France probes misuse of smart glasses in sexual harassment cases - Reuters
France probes misuse of smart glasses in sexual harassment cases Reuters
Top chef recommends kitchen tool - and ingredient which works with 'almost anything'
Every month, our Money team interviews top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. Today, we speak to Tom Earnshaw, head chef at Bohemia in Jersey.
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said as they charged her with murder.
Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business - Reuters
Nestle weighing all options after Kremlin moves to seize Russia business Reuters
British woman kidnapped in Malawi 'rescued and reunited with family'
A British woman who was kidnapped in Malawi last week has been rescued and reunited with her family after a police shoot-out, according to a statement.
As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN - Reuters
As Iran war grinds on, Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN Reuters
Generals Need to Answer the Hard Questions
Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine says it’s not his job to answer policy questions. History shows why he’s wrong.
Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
Hyundai Motor CEO warns of Chinese vehicle surge in the US without guardrails - Reuters
Hyundai Motor CEO warns of Chinese vehicle surge in the US without guardrails Reuters
Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws award from Muslim cleric after past Osama bin Laden praise surfaces
Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi received the Hubert Walter Award at Lambeth Palace days before past praise of Osama bin Laden surfaced.
Investors react to BOJ raising interest rates to 31-year high - Reuters
Investors react to BOJ raising interest rates to 31-year high Reuters
Horse in New Mexico infected with screwworm before Mexico livestock imports resume
A new case of New World screwworm was confirmed in a horse in New Mexico Thursday, days before the state was set to resume livestock imports from Mexico. The infected horse was in Grant County near the Mexican border, according to the Department of Agriculture. It is the second confirmed case in New Mexico since…
Second Amendment Roundup: 5th Circuit En Banc to Rehear Felon Gun Ban Cases
Two cases raise Commerce Clause and Second Amendment issues.
Tillis supports Hegseth impeachment resolution: ‘He needs to go’
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who voted to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is renewing his call for President Trump to fire the Pentagon chief after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned. “He needs to go, whether it’s impeachment or the most expedient route — just the president to replace him — would be great,” Tillis told…
Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.
Blanche’s Political Campaigning Breaks an Ethical Norm Going Back to Watergate
The attorney general’s campaign politicking for Republicans adds to the degradation of post-Watergate values at the Justice Department.
North Korea Sends Women to Russian Factories in Line of Ukrainian Fire
Kim Jong Un has deployed factory crews into an expanding war zone to bolster ties with President Vladimir Putin.
The U.S. and China Want AI Guardrails. But Their Ideas Couldn’t Be More Different.
American dialogue has centered on protecting humanity from the technology, while Beijing is chiefly concerned with safeguarding the Communist Party.
Pentagon issues new guidance for testosterone testing after rescinding previous one
The Pentagon issued new guidance late Thursday instructing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for male active-duty and reserve service members over the age of 30 after temporarily rescinding previous guidance earlier this month. The department said the updated guidance will address male testosterone deficiency and establish uniform screening and treatment pathways across the Defense Health Agency…
RFK Jr. Assures Vaccine Skeptics They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.”
Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on Building
As part of a lawsuit, the workers have asked a federal court to stop any plans to engrave the building with President Trump’s name.
He interviewed Tom Cruise for GQ. We interviewed him about how it went. - The Washington Post
He interviewed Tom Cruise for GQ. We interviewed him about how it went. The Washington Post
Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".
Trump signs orders loosening hunting restrictions, teases Outdoors Act ‘2.0’
President Trump hosted over 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry officials for a dinner in the Rose Garden Thursday to announce executive orders rolling back certain hunting and fishing restrictions. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,”…
Trump administration memo reduces ESA protections
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration memo reduces ESA protections The Trump administration has further reduced protections for wildlife and plants under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). © Joy Asico, Associated Press Content Services for Center for Biological Diversity The law prohibits any “take” of endangered species — meaning…
State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story State Department OKs potential $24B fighter jet sale to Saudis The State Department announced Thursday that it approved a potential $24 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, despite worries from defense officials and lawmakers…
Latvia bars NHL’s Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering country
Latvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and Umar Kremlev on the list of personae non gratae and to prohibit…
Finnish foreign ministry official details how Russia's 'hybrid warfare' reshaped border security
Finland built 124 miles of border fencing after Russia allegedly weaponized migration as hybrid warfare against the Nordic NATO member state.
Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans’ to run for president in 2028 - The Washington Post
Mike Pence says he has ‘no plans’ to run for president in 2028 The Washington Post
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Trump Wants Putin to End the War. He May Offer Russia Business Deals First.
A new sanctions bill is meant to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine. But President Trump is doubling down on a different approach: offering enticements to Russia.
Moore says he would ‘absolutely sign’ statewide data center moratorium
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Thursday he would “absolutely sign” a statewide data center moratorium if brought to his desk, joining other governors and elected officials calling for a freeze on developing new data centers. “If the statewide moratorium bill lands on your desk in 2027, would you sign it?” Punchbowl News’s Mikenzie Frost…
Buttigieg: Democrats Need to Get Serious About Amending the Constitution - The Atlantic
Buttigieg: Democrats Need to Get Serious About Amending the Constitution The Atlantic
RFK Jr. names 8 new members to influential preventive medicine task force
The USPSTF sets insurance coverage from preventive services, like colonoscopies.
'They Kept Us Like Animals': Afghan Woman Deported to Africa By Trump Speaks Out
A silhouette of a woman in front of a map of the Central African Republic
The 1940s: "A Systematic Avalanche of Falsehoods"
During World War II, hate speech laws were proposed and passed across the country.
Why Democrats Might Choose to Impeach Cabinet Members - The Atlantic
Why Democrats Might Choose to Impeach Cabinet Members The Atlantic
US to allow Iran delegation to attend UN meetings in New York as war passes half-year mark
The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer.
Influencer Haley Kalil's Remarks About Ex-Husband Matt Kalil's Penis Size Were "Newsworthy," and Thus Not Tortious
Because her comments came in describing her marriage and her divorce, she "was discussing her life, not Matt's, and the law generally protects a person's speech about herself, even though such speech inevitably reveals details about others."
Canada Is Moving Closer to Europe. Trump's Tariffs Help Explain Why.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in front of the Canadian and E.U. flags
UN experts say grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran strikes
The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.
ICE agent appears in Minnesota court to face charges in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant
Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and federal charges in connection with a shooting during the immigration surge in Minnesota.
Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history”
Microsoft, OpenAI emails reveal fear of AI “doom loop” killing news orgs.
Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race
This spring Jessie Diggins retired as one of America's most successful winter Olympic athletes at age 34. She's relaxing by entering 100-mile trail running races and navigating what comes next.
Crude Oil Futures Post Back-to Back Losses
Oil prices fell amid expectations that Saudi Arabia could soon restore some oil flows through its damaged East-West pipeline while shipping crude through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Expanding Campaign Against Jewish Targets Outside Israel
One disturbing aspect of the surge in antisemitic violence since October 7 has received relatively little attention: Western governments say… The post Iran's Expanding Campaign Against Jewish Targets Outside Israel appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Just 3 minutes with a mini horse or donkey improves teens’ moods, study says - The Washington Post
Just 3 minutes with a mini horse or donkey improves teens’ moods, study says The Washington Post
To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.
Erdogan's Turkey cracks down on LGBT community in name of preserving family values
Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.
The Costly, Anticompetitive Healthcare Policy (Almost) Nobody Has Heard Of
Certificate of need laws: what they are and why they are bad.
Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ So Far
After two delays, the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be released this November. Here is everything we know about the game so far. Open-world activities include playing volleyball, chess, cards, or GTA V Gunshot sound effects performed by Sir Ian McKellen Child support payments carry over from the real world Cars driven in […] The post Everything We Know About ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ So Far appeared first on The Onion.
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
FBI Moves To Raise Murder Rate For First Time Since 2023
WASHINGTON—Insisting that the adjustment was long overdue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that it would raise the national murder rate for the first time since 2023. “For far too long, prior administrations succumbed to pressure to continuously reduce the number of Americans being intentionally shot, choked, or stabbed to death, which has led […] The post FBI Moves To Raise Murder Rate For First Time Since 2023 appeared first on The Onion.
Republican bill would order ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block piracy sites
Bill would help rightsholders obtain court orders to block foreign piracy sites.
The New Offensive Raising Oil Prices and Complicating Trump’s Iran War
WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explains how the Houthis pulled off a swift offensive that has sparked fighting and sent oil prices soaring.
LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used
SynthID can cause models to follow harmful instructions they would otherwise refuse.
Fresh activity emerges at Iran’s deeply buried nuclear site as Trump warns Iran not to ‘get cute’
Satellite imagery reveals Iran added new defenses at Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz as Trump warns Tehran not to "get cute" with the nuclear site.
The NFL Concussion Protocol: How The League Determines If A Player Can Return To The Game
Here are the steps the NFL follows to evaluate head injuries. Step 1: Player receives devastating helmet-to-helmet hit that leaves him motionless for 46 seconds Step 2: Spotter initiates protocol after noticing entire offense kneeling in prayer beside teammate Step 3: Referee blows ceremonial gjallarhorn to signal commencement of concussion protocol Step 4: Player is […] The post The NFL Concussion Protocol: How The League Determines If A Player Can Return To The Game appeared first on The Onion.
IV drips used for "detoxification" actually filled with toxins; dozens poisoned
The IV drips included glutathione, which was not made to be injected.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here's what we still like, here's what annoys us
It’s spacious, efficient, and charges very quickly. But what about reliability concerns?
How much do you know about the Constitution? Take our quiz. - The Washington Post
How much do you know about the Constitution? Take our quiz. The Washington Post
Wife of US scholar jailed in China asks Trump to raise arrest at Xi meeting
Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.
A baby died in his care. He has spent years trying to clear his name. - The Washington Post
A baby died in his care. He has spent years trying to clear his name. The Washington Post
A year ago, President Trump pledged to lower Medicaid drug prices. Has that happened?
The Trump administration's efforts to lower drug prices included promised changes to Medicaid. But it's still unclear which drugs will be affected. And each state has to opt in.
Covert uploads and megalomania: OpenAI details new "misaligned" agent incidents
Model maker commits to new framework for reporting misaligned models.
'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
In Kai Bird's biography of Cohn, he looks at how the lawyer taught Trump how to deny, delay, attack, sue and countersue, never admit defeat, side-step paying bills and avoid a paper trail.
EPA immediately sued over plans to repeal climate rules for power plants
Public health groups warn EPA rule will cost Americans billions in health bills.
Hyrox athlete apologises for continuing race after soiling herself
Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.
44C heat and fainting patients: Plea to avoid another 'inhumane' heatwave on NHS wards
Patients died and others deteriorated in "suffocating atmospheres" because of the summer heat on NHS hospital wards, a survey has found.
Barefoot Ed Sheeran Introduces Sock Puppets That Will Open For Him On Tour
PHILADELPHIA—Shambling barefoot into a press conference to promote his next show, English artist Ed Sheeran introduced reporters Thursday to the sock puppets he had booked to open for him on his stadium tour. “This is, uh, Jimmy and his songwriting partner, Freddie,” said the 35-year-old musician, who confirmed the white cotton duo would take the […] The post Barefoot Ed Sheeran Introduces Sock Puppets That Will Open For Him On Tour appeared first on The Onion.
Family member of lawyer who coined 'genocide' seeks to strip name from group accusing Israel of atrocity
A relative of "genocide" term creator Raphael Lemkin wants a Pennsylvania nonprofit to drop the family name over its accusations against Israel. The institute defends its mission and name.
U.S. Probes Iran Link to Cyberattacks on Texas-Bound Energy Tankers
The vessels were attacked in the Strait of Gibraltar as they made their way to U.S. ports.
British Steel losing £1.3m a day - and there is no 'credible' survival plan, MPs warn
The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.
Carney Puts His Pivot Away From the U.S. to the Test
The Canadian leader is attempting the most dramatic reorientation of his country’s economy and alliances in almost 40 years.
Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and red beans.
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
Musk's X 'disgusting' for shunning meeting, says minister - as she vows more laws governing internet
The culture secretary has told Sky News it was "disgusting" for X to skip a meeting over recent social media attacks on the UK's lifeboat charity - as she vowed to keep introducing legislation governing the internet.
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