Many Democrats Break With Israel, Back Measure Stripping Military Aid
The amendment fails to pass House, but shows how support for Israel has eroded in Congress.
U.S. Mint to produce $1 coin with Trump’s face on it, treasury secretary says - The Washington Post
U.S. Mint to produce $1 coin with Trump’s face on it, treasury secretary says The Washington Post
Todd Blanche, Trump’s Attorney General Pick, Faces Crucial Hurdle After Rocky Hearing
Even a single Republican “no” vote would block Mr. Blanche’s nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
Data center electricity demand is expected to drive up costs after recent power auction
Data centers are expected to add billions in electricity costs across 13 states in the years ahead after a recent power auction. Grid operator PJM this week announced the results of an auction to buy power for the 13 states that it serves for June 2028 through May 2029. Monitoring Analytics, an independent market monitor…
Live updates: Blanche says Trump isn’t eligible for third term in tough confirmation hearing
The Senate held confirmation hearings to examine the nominations of Todd Blanche as attorney general and Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence on Wednesday, with each nominee facing tough questions from Democrats and some Republicans. Senators grilled Blanche on the Jeffrey Epstein files, President Trump’s settlement with the IRS and more, including whether Trump…
Blanche AG confirmation rocky as Cornyn, Dems press him on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday faced what one lawmaker said was more of a performance evaluation than a job interview as he seeks to secure his post as the top law enforcement official for the country. The tough questions came not just from Democrats, but also from Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a lame…
CDC: Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis being investigated
Nearly 7,000 people in the country may have cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness that can cause weeks of intestinal unrest and diarrhea, according to the latest federal figures. There are 1,645 lab-confirmed domestic cases, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention said an additional 5,100 cases are under investigation, a number substantially higher…
China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey
The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.
Trump Leans Toward Expanding U.S. Military Operations in Iran
While preferring diplomacy, the president was briefed this week on options, including the use of ground troops and bombing the nuclear-linked site Pickaxe Mountain.
F.B.I. Searches Houston ICE Shooting Van for Drugs
Federal investigators believe illegal drugs were inside the vehicle, though the immigration agents involved in the encounter do not appear to have known that.
Nearly 200 House Democrats demand investigation into ICE deaths ‘without interference’
Nearly every member of the House Democratic Caucus signed onto a letter demanding an independent investigation into two fatal shootings carried out in the span of a week by officers at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are calling for immediate independent investigations into both of these deaths, without interference,” the lawmakers wrote, referring…
Gottheimer introduces bill requiring facial ID for prediction markets, online sportsbooks
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require prediction markets and online sportsbook to use facial recognition to verify users’ ages to avoid minors from placing bets or trading on platforms. The New Jersey Democrat announced the bill alongside Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour, who said he welcomed the proposal on top of…
Vance says Democrats ‘more charismatic and cool’ than Republicans
Vice President J.D. Vance is suggesting Republicans have a relatability problem with voters. The second in line to the presidency said as much during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast this week, arguing more voters find Democrats “cool” than they do Republicans. “Republicans still fundamentally have a cool problem,” Vance told Rogan. “There’s something…
House Democrats chew out Vought over CFPB leadership: ‘I’m glad you’re leaving’
House Democrats on Wednesday slammed Russell Vought over his tenure as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), heralding his upcoming departure. It marked Vought’s first appearance before Congress in his role leading the consumer watchdog agency, which has faced a tumultuous stretch in President Trump’s second term. Vought is reportedly poised to…
During His Confirmation Hearing, Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Blatantly Corrupt IRS 'Settlement'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche
Windows 0-day drops the same day Microsoft releases record number of patches
HiveLegacy is a "powerful primitive" that's likely capable of other nefarious actions.
Seeming Likely En Banc Call in Florida University Professor Speech Restrictions Case
I wrote about the opinion July 7, when it was issued (see below). Just now, I saw the court issued… The post Seeming Likely En Banc Call in Florida University Professor Speech Restrictions Case appeared first on Reason.com.
Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.
Former Fed Adviser Gets 38 Months in Prison for Lying to Internal Watchdog
A jury found John Rogers guilty earlier this year of making a false statement but acquitted him of a more serious charge of conspiracy to commit economic espionage for China.
WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control
Trump says Putin is "ready to make a deal" to end the Ukraine war, but Russia warned Western troops enforcing any ceasefire would be military targets.
Court Filings Describe Ongoing Contact Between ICE and Iran on Deportations
In a sworn declaration, a lawyer says an Iranian official reported receiving regular dossiers on Iranian detainees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months.
US troops unload China's only known aid flight to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela as Americans surge relief
U.S. government photos show American soldiers unloading China's only aid flight at Simón Bolívar Airport as Venezuela reels from June earthquakes.
What to Know About Todd Blanche’s Order Granting Trump Immunity From I.R.S. Audits
Acting attorney general Todd Blanche’s decision to grant President Trump protection from I.R.S. audits was a central issue in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Trump Pressures ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After They Were Halted Over Fatal Shootings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement had ordered its officers to halt most vehicle stops across the country after they shot two people over the past week.
Trump relished in being compared to dictators like Hitler and Stalin, journalist says
The New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan says the president is fixated on becoming a "great man of history" during his second term. Swan's new book, written with Maggie Haberman, is Regime Change.
FCC to repeal 39% TV ownership cap in boost for Trump-friendly news orgs
FCC chairman claims power to repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.
The 'Nuclear Nightmare' That Was Manufactured by the Media
John Stossel is seen in front of a nuclear power plant
Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
In memoriam: 7 of our favorite Sam Neill films
The actor, who starred in 1993's Jurassic Park, died Monday in Sydney, Australia, at the age of 78.
D.C. Wants To Charge Robotaxis $6 Million. Unions Still Say No.
A Waymo driverless vehicle drives through a tunnel
Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years - Reuters
Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years Reuters
Ukraine Pounds Russian Ships in Its Campaign to Cut Off Crimea
After striking roads and railways, Kyiv is now focusing on sea routes as it tries to disrupt fuel supplies and pressure Russia to end the war.
Who is Andy Burnham? The Trump critic set to become the UK's next prime minister
Andy Burnham secured 322 MP nominations on day one of the leadership process, but critics say he faces less scrutiny than any recent U.K. prime minister.
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill - Reuters
French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill Reuters
EU envoys fail to agree on 21st package of sanctions against Russia, says EU diplomat - Reuters
EU envoys fail to agree on 21st package of sanctions against Russia, says EU diplomat Reuters
Our Top Editor on Subpoenas of Times Journalists
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to reporters who wrote about security concerns involving the new Air Force One. Joe Kahn, the executive editor of The New York Times, responds to what he calls a “naked attempt to intimidate” the newspaper.
Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia - Reuters
Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia Reuters
U.S. Strikes Hit Greater Tunb Island in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it had attacked Iranian cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb, one of several small islands in the Strait of Hormuz subject to a decades-old territorial dispute.
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.
The 25 most influential works of American culture - The Washington Post
The 25 most influential works of American culture The Washington Post
Third-party app stores coming to Google Play next week as Epic settlement withdrawn
With the settlement withdrawn, Google is now bound by the court's full antitrust remedies.
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
12 States Sue, Call Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger an Antitrust Violation
Dice on a Monopoly board with the Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers logos
EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent - Reuters
EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent Reuters
UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports - Reuters
UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports Reuters
War Risk for Businesses Will Mean Higher Prices No Matter What Happens
Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from food to electronics.
OpenAI's first branded hardware is... a light-up keyboard?
The Codex Micro is designed to monitor multiple agentic threads at a glance.
European Commission Moves Us One Step Closer to the End of the Open Internet
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen
Morocco signs agreement to join Gaza international force, state media say - Reuters
Morocco signs agreement to join Gaza international force, state media say Reuters
Rubio Vows To Dismantle International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a U.S. diplomatic campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court “brick by brick,” claiming the tribunal could be used to override U.S. courts and the Constitution. What do you think? The post Rubio Vows To Dismantle International Criminal Court appeared first on The Onion.
Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports - Reuters
Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports Reuters
Hong Kong booksellers arrested for allegedly selling seditious books
Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication, but political changes have created a challenging environment for independent bookstores.
Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
U.S. launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, as analysts warn conflict risks becoming ‘forever war’
The U.S. launched a fresh round of attacks on Iran early Wednesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump warned military strikes would … Source
Where $1,500 A Month Can Cover Rent, Food, And A Better Lifestyle: 10 Expat Cities Where $1,500 A Month Still Buys A Comfortable Life
Dreaming of a new life abroad but worried your budget won’t stretch far? The good news is that you don’t need a six-figure income to live well as an … Source
What Has Heller Wrought In 18 Years?
"In nearly two decades, very little about the practical right to keep and bear arms has changed."
Fraudster who stole £300k from pensioner and spent it on Botox and lavish meals arrested in Tenerife
A "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner has been arrested after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.
Publishers sue Google over Gemini AI training
Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and the author Scott Turow have filed a Google Gemini lawsuit in New York, claiming the company copied millions of books and journal articles to train its AI without permission. The complaint calls it “one of the most prolific infringements of copyrighted materials in … Source
Education Department Begins Notifying Student Loan Borrowers They Have 90 Days To Switch Plans
The Education Department has started sending mass notices to student loan borrowers in the SAVE plan, giving them 90 days to move to a different repayment plan. If they don’t act within that timeframe, the notice warns, their student loans will be placed in a Standard plan. “You must now select a … Source
OpenAI’s newest model just solved a crossword with zero clues — and it’s a huge deal for the future of AI
AI had gotten so much better at reasoning and simply handling our questions. But, what's much harder is solving a problem where every answer depends … Source
Stripe and Advent offer $60.50 a share for PayPal, valuing it above $53bn
Stripe and Advent International have offered $60.50 a share in cash for PayPal, a bid that values the payments company at more than $53bn and arrives backed by about $50bn in committed financing from banks, according to Reuters. The buyers would hold equal stakes in the business and, unusually for a … Source
Daylight saving bill hits wall in Senate
Legislation making daylight saving time permanent will face turbulence in the Senate after sailing through the House. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has … Source
How Much Control Do You Have Over Your Mind?
Nick Gillespie appears on the left. Spencer Greenberg appears on the right. In the center box there is an illustration of a person with tangled thoughts and a brain above their head. Text reads, “Can You Trust Your Brain?”
Lindsey Graham's Sister Tapped To Replace Him in the Senate
Robby Soave and Amber Duke talk about the GOP in the Senate
World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with brain condition caused by repeatedly heading football
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner ruled.
"There Is No Material Dispute That Tom Brady Is the GOAT"
It's judicial precedent now, from Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan (W.D. Pa.) in yesterday's Multiple Energy Tech., LLC v. Under Armour,… The post "There Is No Material Dispute That Tom Brady Is the GOAT" appeared first on Reason.com.
A new chapter for America’s 250th: 'J250' initiative puts Jewish contributions in the spotlight
The J250 Initiative launches with 250 stories of Jewish American patriots, scientists and leaders who shaped the nation from the Revolution onward.
China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
Old rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.
Eight men accused of being part of grooming gang charged over rape and child sexual abuse
Eight men have been charged with rape and child sexual abuse offences as part of an alleged grooming gang operating in South Wales, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets - Reuters
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets Reuters
Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Barack Obama Pretends To Be Canadian While Traveling Abroad
PARIS—In an effort to blend in with other tourists and avoid negative repercussions for being American, former U.S. President Barack Obama was reportedly pretending this week to be Canadian while traveling abroad in France. “Sorry, when I said I’m from Chicago, I meant the one in Ontario,” said the ex-commander-in-chief, adding that he had never […] The post Barack Obama Pretends To Be Canadian While Traveling Abroad appeared first on The Onion.
White House Hovering, Falling 10 Feet Off Ground In Sync With Melania Snoring
The post White House Hovering, Falling 10 Feet Off Ground In Sync With Melania Snoring appeared first on The Onion.
Guy Violently Coughing On Bus Better Just Have Throat Cancer
CHICAGO—Watching in horror as the wheezing man hacked directly into his palm before grabbing the nearest handrail, local bus passenger Derek Lawson told reporters Thursday that the guy violently coughing across the aisle from him better just have throat cancer. “So help me God, if I get bronchitis right before my vacation because this guy […] The post Guy Violently Coughing On Bus Better Just Have Throat Cancer appeared first on The Onion.
Greetings from Paris, where an art installation transformed the Pont Neuf into a rocky cave
The oldest bridge in Paris was draped in fabric last month to appear like a mountain cave, in an installation by the artist JR. Unlike a real cave, though, it didn't provide respite from a brutal heat wave.
Asylum seekers jailed for rape of woman on beach
Two asylum seekers have been given lengthy prison sentences for repeatedly raping a woman on Brighton beach, while a third who filmed the attack has also been jailed.
Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces a key test. And, ICE pauses most traffic stops
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing. And, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has paused most traffic stops after recent deadly shootings.
Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
A most improbable astronaut just went to space
"I pretty much, at that point in time, gave up on being an astronaut."
How to keep cool in this year's extreme summer heat even without air conditioning
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are suggestions from a heat researcher who grew up in a very hot, AC-less place.
How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?
"The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."
Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.
Robotaxis Are Here. But Are They Safe?
Plus: Supreme Court justices testify before Congress about mounting security threats, Poland intercepts a Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea, and a cat is innocent of bank robbery
MP denies 'fist pumping in celebration' after alleged sexual assault
An MP accused of sexually assaulting two women at a nightclub in London denied "fist pumping in celebration" after one of the alleged gropes.
Sotheby's big T. rex auction raises concerns hype and wealth are upending science
Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils.
The U.S. and Iran Face Dwindling Options to End the War
Plus, blockbuster stock sales threaten to overwhelm the bull market, and pressure builds over Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
Birthright Primary Participation | Interview: Seth Masket
‘It will shock you how much this never happened.’
Trump’s Efforts to Impose Federal Authority Over Elections See Mixed Results
Court decisions have impeded most of the president’s attempts to shape how elections are conducted, but he keeps trying.
A Smaller Labor Force Means a Smaller Economy
Slower population growth appears to be here to stay. How can policymakers mitigate the most harmful consequences?
How Will We Remember the Iran War?
We don’t know yet how it will end, but the story is often more lasting than the facts.
Opinion | Europe struggles to quit its addiction to Russian energy - The Washington Post
Opinion | Europe struggles to quit its addiction to Russian energy The Washington Post
China Aggressively Patrols Disputed Waters. Now the U.S. Coast Guard Is Moving In.
Several ships have been pulled from the Middle East to help challenge Beijing’s assertion of power in the Pacific.
Pressure Builds Over Israel’s Treatment of Palestinian Prisoners
Reports from Israeli groups and interviews with former detainees detail alleged violence, medical neglect and starvation.
U.A.E. Rewarded With Coveted AI Chips for Supporting U.S. War in Iran
The Gulf state’s flagship AI firm can freely buy chips and has a plan to become a U.S. company.
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