Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Risks Persist
Brent climbed above $114 as traders weighed the risk of renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and further attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure against recovering Middle East oil supplies.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vicious Attack Ad May Backfire
Steve Hayes is joined by Jonah Goldberg, Megan McArdle, and Kevin Williamson to discuss Vivek ...
The £1,000 mistake people are making with new iPhone purchase
Apple's new iPhone Duo is the company's first foldable device - but at £1,999, it's not cheap.
Border czar Tom Homan visits Puerto Rico amid reports of fresh ICE raids - The Washington Post
Border czar Tom Homan visits Puerto Rico amid reports of fresh ICE raids The Washington Post
Iran Threatens Wider Strikes on Economic and Civilian Targets if U.S. Attacks
As Tehran retains missile and drone stockpiles, Washington is trying to move more servicemembers and diplomatic staff out of harm’s way.
Report: Dutch Spies Hacked Jared Kushner’s iPhone, Watched Him Use Sleazy Middle Eastern Slush Fund
The Dutch learned a Russian intelligence agency had broken into Kushner's iPhone in 2017, so they borrowed the trick and started watching for … Source
Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet - Reuters
Japan to simulate cyberattacks as PHP flaws roil global internet Reuters
Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs as third quarter swings to loss - Reuters
Volvo Cars to cut 2,500 jobs as third quarter swings to loss Reuters
Putin Wants His Own Munich
A summit with Trump and Xi would be a gift to an expansionist dictator, 88 years after the betrayal of Czechoslovakia.
They Wrecked Eisenhower’s World
Trump and his cronies have torn a hole in the globe, in more ways than one.
A Ukrainian soldier severed his own foot to survive. Then came a dramatic rescue. - Reuters
A Ukrainian soldier severed his own foot to survive. Then came a dramatic rescue. Reuters
Nigeria and Kenya Ebola patients may have crossed paths at Uganda airport, officials say
Officials say they both travelled through Entebbe International Airport on 3 October.
Virginia man charged in damage of Iwo Jima statue near Quantico - The Washington Post
Virginia man charged in damage of Iwo Jima statue near Quantico The Washington Post
Morning Bid: Wake up! The long bond's up two points! - Reuters
Morning Bid: Wake up! The long bond's up two points! Reuters
Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns - Reuters
Gold heads for steep weekly loss as oil prices fuel Fed rate concerns Reuters
Trump says Bombardier to invest $270 million in the US - Reuters
Trump says Bombardier to invest $270 million in the US Reuters
How Mark Zuckerberg went to war with his own board of directors over pay and power - The Washington Post
How Mark Zuckerberg went to war with his own board of directors over pay and power The Washington Post
New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship' - Reuters
New Zealand's top military officer resigns over 'inappropriate relationship' Reuters
Breakthrough vaccine for the deadliest skin cancer cut risk by almost half - The Washington Post
Breakthrough vaccine for the deadliest skin cancer cut risk by almost half The Washington Post
Injuries in China's Tibet rise to 65 after earthquake, death toll remains at 16 - Reuters
Injuries in China's Tibet rise to 65 after earthquake, death toll remains at 16 Reuters
Major medical lab operator believes cyber breach exposed patient records - The Washington Post
Major medical lab operator believes cyber breach exposed patient records The Washington Post
Trump announces he’ll use Defense Production Act to increase domestic gas production
President Trump invoked the Defense Production Act on Thursday, announcing that the government would be spending $150 million toward boosting domestic gas and diesel production as the White House looks to ease consumer pain at the gas pump. The announcement was made in a presidential memorandum earlier on Thursday, but the president detailed the exact…
Eight Charts That Show the Depth of France’s Financial Crunch
Years of lavish consumer support have left the country’s finances in a precarious state.
Trump on controversial Acton ad: ‘Why would you shield somebody from that?’
President Trump reiterated his support for Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramswamy’s (R) controversial ad that recently aired featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s mother calling her a “liar.” “Why would you shield somebody from that?” Trump asked his supporters at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa Thursday night. The president said Ramaswamy had reached out to him…
The deficit is getting real expensive to deal with
The U.S. budget deficit is ballooning, reaching $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to the latest figures. Why it matters: That's the largest … Source
Trump ordered to answer questions under oath in BBC lawsuit
Trump is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama that edited together two different sections of a speech he gave in 2021.
Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use
The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.
Military aircraft to be equipped to fight wildfires
Military aircraft will be equipped to help tackle wildfires, the UK government has announced, after a summer of "unrelenting" blazes and sustained hot conditions.
Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race
In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race.
China’s Most Controversial Region Has Become a Showcase for Its Commercial Ambitions
Xinjiang, once the focus of international criticism, is key to Beijing’s plan to expand exports and energy production.
El Salvador Sends Troops to Haiti to Rescue Military Personnel After Gang Ambush
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele threatens a harsher military response if Haitian gangs don’t return four Salvadoran members of a U.N.-backed force alive.
New York City Passes Horse Carriage Ban, Ending a Central Park Tradition
A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028.
Blanche: DOJ could block election certification in ‘doomsday scenario’
Attorney General Todd Blanche left the door open on whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) would intervene in states’ midterm elections verification processes, telling reporters Thursday there are hypothetical “scenarios” in which it could block the certification of votes. “Yes, of course there’s scenarios that we can all come up with hypothetically, you know, some…
Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski
The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.
Canadian diplomats barred interacting with US midterm candidates: Reports
Canada has allegedly barred its diplomats from interacting with U.S. midterm candidates to avoid any allegations of election interference from the Trump administration, according to multiple reports. Written guidance issued earlier this week reportedly ordered Canadian officials based in the U.S. not to meet with candidates — or even be in the same room with…
Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.
Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
Airbnb guests will no longer have to wash dishes or strip the beds - The Washington Post
Airbnb guests will no longer have to wash dishes or strip the beds The Washington Post
Israel’s New Center of Gravity
More than half of Israel’s Jews descend from the countries in the Middle East and North Africa. They are key to understanding the country’s future.
Supreme Court rules NH can block voters from using student IDs
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled New Hampshire’s top election official can fully stop voters from using their student IDs when showing up to the polls in the midterms — a request backed by the Republican National Committee (RNC). A lower judge ruled officials had improperly gone further than a new state law placing restrictions on…
Trump on Lewandowski probe reports: ‘I want my people to be honest’
President Trump said Thursday that he has “no idea” why the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating Corey Lewandowski for misconduct, but that anyone working for him has to be honest. Those that are not honest, Trump went on to say, will face the DOJ. “I want my people to be honest, and if they’re…
Arizona may have seen its strongest tornado in 15 years - The Washington Post
Arizona may have seen its strongest tornado in 15 years The Washington Post
Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access
"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.
Senators urge Hegseth, Rubio to release funding for Baltic Security Initiative
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senators urge Hegseth, Rubio to release funding for Baltic Security Initiative A bipartisan group of senators are urging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release the remaining congressional-approved funds for the…
The national resilience moment that almost unfolded in silence - in stark contrast to NATO allies
It was the national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened.
Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.
"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."
Amazon cancels plan for data centers in Loudoun County, donates land - The Washington Post
Amazon cancels plan for data centers in Loudoun County, donates land The Washington Post
U.A.E. Diplomat Jolts Deadlocked U.N. Leadership Race
The late entry drafts on the Middle East nation’s mediation efforts as no other candidate has emerged as the favorite.
Defending Its AR-15 Ban, Cook County Urges SCOTUS To Ignore the Rifle's Popularity
a rifle superimposed on an image of the Supreme Court building
Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"
Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.
NY Health Commissioner Says "Mother Nature" Is Punishing Amish Children With Measles Outbreak
This is the sort of animus to religion that led to defeats in Fulton and Masterpiece Cakeshop.
The Half-Trillion-Dollar Silicon Gamble: Inside The AI Debt Boom
A Special Report on Corporate Leverage, Private Credit Risk, and Market Signs of Nervousness The artificial intelligence revolution is no longer just a story of software breakthroughs and soaring stock valuations. It has evolved into one of the most capital-intensive infrastructure buildouts in … Source
Trump’s math on US deal for Venezuelan oil doesn’t add up, experts say. The bad data began years ago
A single figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country’s estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven — rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. The number has long been touted … Source
Reliably Red Iowa in Play as Economic Woes Mount
The diesel fuel that powers the tractors and combines on Kelly Nieuwenhuis’s 3,000-acre Iowa farm costs almost double what it did earlier this year because of the war in Iran. Fertilizer prices are also rising, as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. And sales of the corn and soybeans that he grows … Source
Exclusive: SpaceX $40 billion debt deal gets pricey as AI fears spread
SpaceX’s $40 billion debt raise is being finalized at sharply higher interest rates than when the rocket company last tapped bondholders, a sign of … Source
OpenAI closing in on new funding round at $1.25 trillion valuation
CNBC's Kate Rooney joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with breaking news on OpenAI funding. Source
Peter Pan Tariffs for Companies That Never Grow Up
A green tinted background of U.S. paper money with a businessman standing on it who has a shadow that looks like Peter Pan
Disgraced eMudhra drops out of TLS business after using cert private key of 4
Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.
Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.
I Predict the GOP Will Lose Its Senate Majority (and Magically Regain It)
The Capitol building, with a red origami elephant and blue origami donkey on either side
Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.
Leaked Mass Effect: Universe trailer gives a taste of what we're all missing
We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.
Border Cops Seize Nurse's Phone Filled With Psychiatric Patient Information
A smartphone in handcuffs
Ink droplets in motion snag top prize in Nikon Small World contest
Ole Bielfeldt of Germany captured a microscopic view of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper.
Plan To Splurge Scrapped On Account Of Price
SAN FRANCISCO—Immediately reconsidering her decision to treat herself to a little spending spree upon seeing how much it would cost, local woman Christina Rogers reportedly scrapped her plan to splurge Thursday on account of the price. “I told myself I was going to reward my hard work this week by dropping some serious dough on […] The post Plan To Splurge Scrapped On Account Of Price appeared first on The Onion.
Oil Futures Rise as Attacks on Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Iran Risks Persist
Oil futures rose sharply as Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure and the market saw risk of further U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupting Middle East oil supplies.
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
The judge found the department's field operations to identify noncitizens who voted likely violated the Voting Rights Act, which bars voter intimidation.
The Ancient and Honorable Art of AI Hallucination
I'm delighted to be able to pass along this item from University of Chicago law professor Albert Alschuler: Gemini Explains… The post The Ancient and Honorable Art of AI Hallucination appeared first on Reason Magazine.
"Disillusioned" MAHA leader quits as Trump admin's food agenda spoils: Report
The departure comes amid turmoil in Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again movement.
Electric or gas? BMW goes both ways with new 2027 X5 and iX5.
460 kW charging and 450 miles of range are among the reasons the EV is the one to get.
Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales
Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.
Nathan Fielder Quietly Deletes Footage Of Theranos Machine Working Perfectly
The post Nathan Fielder Quietly Deletes Footage Of Theranos Machine Working Perfectly appeared first on The Onion.
Race to update services' computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Websites were taken offline after the developers of programming language PHP said "critical vulnerabilities" had been discovered.
Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrest
A Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.
PHP Security Flaw Sets Off Global Rush to Patch, Leaving Websites Offline
Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.
Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.
The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Elizabeth Holmes
You Can See Everything, a documentary that follows Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the month before her prison sentence, has debuted to critical acclaim. The Onion sat down with Holmes to discuss what’s new. The Onion : Can we get you anything before starting? Elizabeth Holmes: I would love a glass of $12 million. The Onion : […] The post The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Elizabeth Holmes appeared first on The Onion.
Winter energy supply secure but possible 'tight days' for electricity - grid operators
Britain's energy supplies are secure for winter, national grid operators have said, despite expected higher gas demand at peak times and possible "tight days" for electricity.
Pelicans Announce Upcoming ‘Basketball Night’
NEW ORLEANS—In an effort to boost attendance and reach new fans, the New Orleans Pelicans announced Tuesday an upcoming “Basketball Night” promotion honoring the popular sport. “Fans at the game on Mar. 11 will not only get to see their hometown Pelicans, but they’ll also get a chance to immerse themselves in the game of basketball […] The post Pelicans Announce Upcoming ‘Basketball Night’ appeared first on The Onion.
Surgeons Amputate Wrong Leg
An Ohio woman sued a hospital after surgeons there allegedly amputated the wrong leg, mistakenly removing her left leg instead of the intended right. What do you think? The post Surgeons Amputate Wrong Leg appeared first on The Onion.
Could this be Labour's 'green argument' for approving controversial Rosebank oil field?
Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has said she thinks ministers will approve drilling in the controversial Rosebank oil field - and that they will argue they will spend the proceeds investing in renewable energy.
Will Trump Interfere in the Midterms?
Plus: A flaw in the PHP coding language prompts website shutdowns, Putin rules out an energy ceasefire in Ukraine, and Japanese robot dogs vs. bears.
Macron has one more chance to save the country or ‘it’s lost for France,’ business owner warns
A French business owner who had five family stores destroyed by looters warns of growing insecurity and urges authorities to protect businesses ahead of another weekend of protests.
Achy from sitting at a desk all day? Try doing this
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. 6 in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.
Trump's redistricting gave Republicans a head start, now it goes to the voters
President Trump, seeking to reshape the voting map, prompted a rare wave of mid-decade redistricting that gave Republicans a boost for holding the House. But the voters will determine if it works.
Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'
At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with Trump in his final term, there isn't as much to fire up his consumer fan base and sales have softened.
Farm country has beef with Trump as midterms approach
President Trump's attempts to bring beef prices down has potentially backfired politically in several key states.
Opinion | China can manipulate statistics. It can’t fool markets forever. - The Washington Post
Opinion | China can manipulate statistics. It can’t fool markets forever. The Washington Post
Trump’s Capitulation to Putin Is Undermining U.S. National Security
The president’s admiration for the Russian dictator erodes American interests and values.
Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say
Pope Leo XIV's doctors say the lung adenocarcinoma tumor removed Oct. 13 was localized, and a cancer assessment found no further treatment needed.
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