Why Are Political Independents Less Patriotic Than Ever?
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Fox News’s Kilmeade says Kushner, Witkoff should not lead Iran talks
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Thursday criticized the Trump administration’s lead negotiators in the ongoing peace talks with Tehran, suggesting they are not qualified to handle the complex discussions. President Trump tapped his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and special envoy Steve Witkoff to lead the negotiations. “I also don’t think that Witkoff and Kushner should…
Platner’s downfall reveals a political culture where character is sacrificed for winning
Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, was accused of rape and had a Nazi tattoo, but was supported by prominent Democrats until the accusation surfaced, revealing a dangerous political culture where character is sacrificed for winning.
Witnesses of ICE Killing in Houston Dispute the Official Account
The agency said a Mexican immigrant driving a van tried to ram agents before they shot him dead. A lawyer for three passengers said that was untrue.
The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.
World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things
WASHINGTON—Having been provided with a powerful reminder that legs were not merely for standing around on, millions of Americans confirmed Friday that the World Cup had reinvigorated their interest in kicking things. “Seeing all these guys kicking balls on TV has really opened my eyes to how satisfying it is to swing your legs around […] The post World Cup Reinvigorates Nation’s Interest In Kicking Things appeared first on The Onion.
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say
The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife
In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.
Lawyer says ICE account of fatal Texas shooting ‘completely false’
An attorney for the family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston man killed by immigration agents, said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers’ account of the shooting is “completely false.” Hugo Balderas-Ibarra spoke with three men who were in the vehicle with Salgado Araujo at the time of the shooting on Tuesday, saying they…
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece - Reuters
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece Reuters
Beijing claims part of the Pacific near Taiwan as sovereign Chinese water
Taiwan sits in the center of this crucial perimeter.
Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill - Reuters
Trump says he will not sign 'big yawn' bipartisan housing bill Reuters
States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes
President Donald Trump pushing a shopping cart with food inside
New York sues 3 companies over ‘forever chemicals’
The state of New York this week sued several companies over “forever chemicals,” a family of toxic chemicals that have commonly been used in consumer products. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday sued five firms, alleging that they knew and hid information indicating these chemicals were toxic and persistent in the environment. James…
Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Qatari mediators were in Iran seeking to salvage the tattered truce. President Trump said talks with Tehran would continue, even if the cease-fire was “over.”
On Board NATO’s Arctic Aircraft Carrier Hunting for Russian Threats
Watch how the British military is trying to counter an increase in hostile activity in the High North.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country.
The Supreme Court has ruled: One jury shouldn’t write the nation’s warning labels
The Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling keeps a single Missouri courtroom from setting the rules for every weedkiller sold in the country.
Goldman Sachs bans employees from some prediction market contracts
Goldman Sachs is placing restrictions on employee trading on some prediction markets, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Friday. Staff at the investment banking giant are permitted to place wagers related to sports and entertainment but are barred from trading on markets tied to specific companies, financial markets or election outcomes. Bloomberg first…
Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House
NEW YORK—Her eyes widening with horror as she took in the sight of the wrinkled hoodies and an upside-down electric keyboard strewn across the foyer, pop star Taylor Swift reportedly returned from her honeymoon Friday to find producer Jack Antonoff squatting in her Tribeca penthouse. “Oh, hey, it’s chill if I crash here for a […] The post Taylor Swift Returns From Honeymoon To Find Jack Antonoff Squatting In House appeared first on The Onion.
Nolan Wells' family demands answers about US teen's death after boating trip
Wells' body was found in the water near Mississippi's Horn Island days after he went on a boating trip there with friends.
Disable auto-play and infinite scroll or risk massive fines, EU tells Meta
Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.
Carmakers broadly win first round in huge UK lawsuits over diesel emissions - Reuters
Carmakers broadly win first round in huge UK lawsuits over diesel emissions Reuters
Florida Police Officer Used Mass Surveillance Network to Stalk Romantic Interest
Police officer working on a laptop
Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.
Before the NSA Honored Historian David Kahn, the FBI Investigated Him
David Kahn, with the NSA logo behind him
Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.
NASA sure seems to be asking an awful lot of private space stations
"Industry finally knows what NASA is asking of them."
A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.
Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices - Reuters
Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices Reuters
Fox rescued after spending days with head trapped in bottle
A fox has been rescued after spending nearly two days with its head trapped inside a plastic bottle.
Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps - Reuters
Spanish wildfire victims burned in cars as roads turned into death traps Reuters
Salvation Army Has First Amendment Right to Ban Methodone Use by People in Its Adult Rehabilitation Centers
From Tassinari v. Salvation Army, decided Monday by Judge Leo Sorokin (D. Mass.); I'd love to hear what list members… The post Salvation Army Has First Amendment Right to Ban Methodone Use by People in Its Adult Rehabilitation Centers appeared first on Reason.com.
Nominal Damages Aren't Enough When There's Evidence of Emotional Distress in Defamation Per Se Case
From Sullivan v. Schiman, decided Tuesday by the Illinois Appellate Court (Justice John Anderson, joined by Justices Linda Davenport and… The post Nominal Damages Aren't Enough When There's Evidence of Emotional Distress in Defamation Per Se Case appeared first on Reason.com.
Wildfire in southern Spain leaves at least 12 dead and 23 missing
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
Trump Administration Fires Members of Independent Election Group
The firings and a resignation render the Election Assistance Commission useless. The moves come as President Trump seeks to impose control over how ballots will be counted in the midterms.
Actor Anthony Hopkins signs record deal as a composer - Reuters
Actor Anthony Hopkins signs record deal as a composer Reuters
At Least 21 People Have Been Shot by Federal Immigration Agents Since Last Year
Many of them have been shot in their cars. Five have died, including three U.S. citizens. Here are their names and what we know about the circumstances.
Volkswagen Group tells its board how to fix it, unions disagree
VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.
FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids
NEW YORK—Confessing total ignorance as to the origins of the mystifying ritual, FIFA admitted Friday it has absolutely no idea why soccer players routinely walk out onto the field accompanied by a group of little kids. “For a while now, the World Cup games have commenced with each player stepping out onto the pitch holding […] The post FIFA Admits It Has No Idea Why Soccer Players Walk Out On Field With Little Kids appeared first on The Onion.
All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses
Tech giant Meta continues to push its AI smart glasses, including with a new ad campaign featuring Kylie Jenner. Here are all the features of the wearable device: Hands-free doxxing 70+ styles to suit everyone from laid-back perverts to active predators Auto-Stare mode to stare at things for you AI therapy chat for parsing what […] The post All The Features Of Meta’s AI Glasses appeared first on The Onion.
Why Is Dad Pulling The Car Over?
The post Why Is Dad Pulling The Car Over? appeared first on The Onion.
USDA Fills Key Advisory Role With Prominent Chewing Skeptic
WASHINGTON—In a move that has drawn widespread criticism from health experts across the country, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that it had filled a key advisory role with a prominent chewing skeptic. “MAHA influencer Brad Holclaw has been a fierce opponent of the chewing-industrial complex, and we’re confident that he’ll work tirelessly to change […] The post USDA Fills Key Advisory Role With Prominent Chewing Skeptic appeared first on The Onion.
Italy Issues Travel Ban On Italian Americans
ROME—Calling the emergency order a direct response to “an imminent national threat,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a travel ban Wednesday restricting the entry of Italian Americans into the country. “Effective immediately, the Italian Republic will no longer allow Italian Americans who believe themselves to be our ‘paisanos’ to set foot on our land,” Meloni […] The post Italy Issues Travel Ban On Italian Americans appeared first on The Onion.
Chelsea Evans and Ben Franks
The groom knew he had found his future wife the moment he saw the words “NO LIARS OR DRUG ADDICTS” on the bride’s Bumble profile. The post Chelsea Evans and Ben Franks appeared first on The Onion.
French Heat Wave Kills Hundreds Of Thousands Of Chickens
A record heat wave in France has caused the deaths of an estimated several hundred thousand chickens, overwhelming the country’s rendering plants. What do you think? The post French Heat Wave Kills Hundreds Of Thousands Of Chickens appeared first on The Onion.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
Immigration agents were looking for a different person when they shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a traffic stop, officials say.
What Happened to End Citizens United PAC v. FEC?
The D.C. Circuit reheard the case en banc over sixteen months ago, but there's still no opinion.
Friday Follies – Playtime is Over – Next Week The Market Gets Real
Get ready for some ACTION! Earnings season kicks off on Tuesday morning when the Big Banks start reporting and we also have CPI (Tues), PPI (Weds), NY & Philly Fed Reports and Friday we have Industrial Production AND Consumer Sentiment AND Options Expirations. It will be an exciting, and telling, week so come back from […] Source
Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility - Reuters
Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Russia’s gasoline output covers 65% of demand after Ukrainian strikes, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Russia’s gasoline output covers 65% of demand after Ukrainian strikes, sources say Reuters
Passenger 'partially sucked out of window' on Ryanair flight
A Ryanair flight was forced to make a emergency landing after a passenger was reportedly partially sucked out of a window.
Wally Funk, last of Mercury 13 and oldest woman in space, dies at 87
"I have been waiting a long time to finally get up there..."
Taliban declares war on smartphones
A newly announced ban on smartphones for government workers, police and military personnel is spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens worry they'll be next.
Is an air-conditioning revolution coming to Europe?
The AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.
Ukrainian security officer 'retracts confession' over killing of Monaco bomb suspect
There has been a new twist in the case of a Ukrainian woman who was found dead after allegedly carrying out a bombing in Monaco just days earlier.
Like a cheat code for your car: We investigate ECU tuning
Now it's an arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners trying to crack them.
Today in Supreme Court History: July 10, 1832
7/10/1832: President Jackson vetoes the bill to recharter the Second Bank of the United States. He wrote that the bill… The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 10, 1832 appeared first on Reason.com.
Deadly Factory Fire Highlights Dangers of China’s Manufacturing Might
The blaze, which killed 28 people, comes shortly after similar incidents at a coal mine and another at a fireworks factory.
Bitcoin’s Slump Forces a Crypto Booster’s Retreat
Plus: Iran fires missiles at U.S. bases after fresh strikes near Bushehr, Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 600 as health workers strike, and big garlic.
Why Some Women in Maine Are Mourning the End of Graham Platner’s Campaign
They believe the accuser, but they also grieve the demise of a campaign that promised that politics could be different — and they blame those who failed to find a less flawed candidate.
Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election
Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election comeback.
One U.S. visa program is growing rapidly. No one is happy with it
Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles.
9 months into a ceasefire, Israel now controls nearly 70% of Gaza
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
Many schools rely on consumer fees funneled through the federal government to cut internet costs. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called for ending this program before Donald Trump tapped him for the job.
Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala."
One of Spain's deadliest wildfires kills at least 12 people, with 23 others missing
Several victims of the fire in the southern province of Almeria, a popular holiday destination, were found inside burnt-out vehicles and were thought to have died while trying to flee the flames.
How Bayeux Tapestry was delivered to UK shrouded in secrecy
Shrouded in secrecy, a complex and secret operation unfolded at the British Museum as a priceless artefact arrived in the dead of night.
Lose the ‘R’ Or Take the ‘L’?
Sen. Susan Collins is a genuine moderate in a party of genuine maniacs.
The Tech Company Caught Up in Global Power Politics
Meta’s latest AI setback reflects an intensifying technological competition between the U.S. and China.
U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz The Washington Post
Kim Jong Un’s Summer Project: Renovating His Mansions
Satellite imagery reveals upgrades to at least nine of the North Korean dictator’s luxury compounds.
Hosepipe ban for millions more people - here are the areas affected
Millions more people are to be banned from using hosepipes, as officials warn the latest heatwave could increase the likelihood of drought conditions in parts of England.
New Air Force One Lacks Defensive Countermeasures of Previous Model, Officials Say
Experts said the lack of such capabilities poses a potential risk when the president travels overseas. The White House defended the aircraft’s safety.
Ukraine’s Drones Are Now Reaching Siberia and Imperiling Russian Energy Assets
The Kremlin’s new dilemma is how to protect a much bigger geographic area with limited air-defense capabilities.
Trump Wanted 20,000 Peacekeeping Troops in Gaza. He Is Starting With 10 to 20.
The initial deployment, which has been delayed, is a fraction of the size billed by the president’s Board of Peace.
How Venezuelan Bureaucracy Thwarted an American Earthquake Rescue Squad
A team lost five days to government red tape and political interference, missing a window to find earthquake survivors.
The Fight Over Hormuz Boils Down to One Poorly Worded Clause in Trump’s Deal
Paragraph 5 hands Iran a leading role in opening the waterway, but one the U.S. and its allies aren’t comfortable with.
Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases
In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.
OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you
Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed."
How all 50 U.S. states performed over 20 years of Top States for Business
It was 2007. George W. Bush was president. The U.S. economy was expanding, but there were growing signs that the explosive growth in the housing … Source
The economic cost of Trump’s clean energy rollbacks has been enormous—and it’s still growing
More than 200 major clean energy projects have been cancelled or downsized since Trump took office, costing nearly half a million jobs and $55 billion in annual GDP growth. It’s been a little more than a year since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act began dismantling federal clean energy incentives—just … Source
New York Hasn’t Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That’s Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says.
The state constitution makes an unusual promise to residents: to provide care and support for the needy. But a recent lawsuit accuses it of failing … Source
EU to Approve New Russia Sanctions After Deadly Attacks
In brief: EU foreign ministers are expected to approve a new round of sanctions against Russia on July 13 in response to Moscow's recent barrages on … Source
How Claude and other AI tools quietly create millionaires
Artificial intelligence has quietly become one of the most talked about tools for anyone chasing bigger income, and Claude sits near the top of that … Source
The Global Economy Has Bested the Iran Mess—So Far
Market adjustments to a massive shock provide a lesson for today’s ‘resiliency’ policies.
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle - The Washington Post
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle The Washington Post
Jailed Catholic woman's hunger strike highlights Iran religious persecution — US demands action
Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic woman, is on hunger strike in Evin prison in Tehran as arrests of Christians jumped from 139 in 2024 to 254 in 2025.
With US unleashing attacks, Iranian official threatens that the Islamic Republic will deliver a 'hard slap'
Iranian officials issued threats as the United States military has been conducting more attacks against the Islamic Republic this week.
Is The Iran War Back On?
Plus: Graham Platner drops out of the Maine Senate race, NATO concludes its annual summit, and Albania defends state-funded Kanye concerts.
Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at 'industrial scale' as Moscow bans diesel exports
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Trump at NATO to discuss Patriot air defense as Ukraine struck 21 vessels and hit the Omsk refinery deep in Siberia.
Know Your Enemy
Trump thought Iran would abandon its goals in exchange for an end to hostilities. He was wrong.
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles - The Washington Post
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles The Washington Post
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