David Crowley’s Wisconsin Victory Beats Back a Progressive Groundswell
Plus, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s honeymoon with New York is over, and Europe’s new passport system drives travelers crazy.
Key Takeaways From This Week’s Primaries, and the Deportees Stuck in ‘No Man’s Land’
Plus, why new Alzheimer’s tests are causing distress.
Trump puts vaccines on front burner ahead of crucial midterms for GOP
The Trump administration has thrust vaccine policy back into the headlines just three months before the midterm elections, potentially complicating matters for vulnerable Republicans who are hoping to keep control of Congress. President Trump on Monday doubled down on his attempt to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule with an executive order aimed at reducing…
Wisconsin result halts winning streak for Democratic Party's left wing
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
Harrods Fights With Al Fayed Estate Over Hundreds of Sex Abuse Claims
The London retailer wants the billionaire’s estate to pay for settlements and seeks to remove his widow as executor.
Retail tycoon Ashley puts finishing touches to Harvey Nichols rescue deal
The retail billionaire Mike Ashley was on Wednesday putting the finishing touches to a rescue deal for Harvey Nichols, the department store chain.
Putin says Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels - Reuters
Putin says Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels Reuters
How a Reporter Interviewed Deportees Sent to a Prison in Africa by the Trump Administration
A Times reporter spoke with detainees in southern Africa using a cellphone one of them obtained after a hunger strike.
Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.
About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
He Was Deported to Eswatini in Southern Africa. He May Never Go Free.
As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.
Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?
A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.
Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets
Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.
How a road could change West Africa's urban future
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
Morning news brief
Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.
With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.
Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states
Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.
Two grain terminals at Russia's Novorossiysk halt work after Ukrainian attack, sources say - Reuters
Two grain terminals at Russia's Novorossiysk halt work after Ukrainian attack, sources say Reuters
IEA slashes 2026 supply forecast as Hormuz reopening remains elusive - Reuters
IEA slashes 2026 supply forecast as Hormuz reopening remains elusive Reuters
Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds
Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.
Rod Stewart cancels gigs after heart surgery
Rod Stewart has cancelled the remainder of his US tour, including a Las Vegas residency, after undergoing heart surgery.
At least 15 die as boat sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts - Reuters
Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts Reuters
Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century' - Reuters
Eclipse craze grips Spain, Iceland as millions get set for 'event of the century' Reuters
South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030 - Reuters
South Korea unveils future technology drivers, targets moon landing by 2030 Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: HSBC global insurance business head Moncreiffe to leave, sources say Reuters
Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
Mamdani’s Grocery Experiment: Big on Subsidies, Light on Economics
New York wants private companies to run the stores, but outsourcing the work doesn’t make the campaign arithmetic add up.
Vote, Just Not for Kooks
Ideological progress doesn’t move in lockstep with electoral success or failure.
Being a Veteran Is Not Enough
Military service alone doesn’t qualify anyone for office—nor excuse misconduct.
Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics
As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they’re putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris Hilton have said that they intend on keeping their political…
Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says - Reuters
Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
The couple have tied the knot after the Portuguese captain played his last ever World Cup this summer.
Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is projected to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in the state’s November election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016, and he is running for a sixth term in office. The governor is widely considered a moderate Republican, and…
In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.
Winners crowned at Patriot Games next to Trump
President Trump visited Geneva, Ohio on Tuesday to watch two American athletes win the first-ever Patriot Games, which were created by his administration to increasingly showcase youth sportsmanship and promote strict biological sex categories in athletics. One male and one female were crowned the champions of the all-American sporting competition that spanned across three days…
First Legal Challenges to Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
A baby's hand reaches toward an American flag
Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit
The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.
NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children
No, that didn't actually happen, but it is ripe for the Babylon Bee. In reality, the ACLU has filed a… The post NH Federal Court Provisionally Certifies Class Of Pregnant ISIS Brides Seeking Birthright Citizenship For Their Children appeared first on Reason.com.
North Korea launches another ballistic missile as US, South Korea prepare for military drills
North Korea's second ballistic missile launch in less than a week comes as the U.S. and South Korea prepare for Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises.
Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars research with China - The Washington Post
Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars research with China The Washington Post
DEF CON crowd suspected in fake-hotspot attack on Delta flight
FBI Atlanta confirms it's looking into the incident, no arrests made.
Rescue Teams in Colombia Dig Through Rubble to Pull Out Quake Victims
Crews are racing to find survivors as damage from a 7.4-magnitude quake tests a new government facing strained finances.
Taliban wipes out decades of progress as 2.4M Afghan girls remain locked out of school, UN agency says
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls are locked out of secondary school five years after the Taliban banned female education beyond the primary level.
Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it's idiotic
It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.
Spotify responds to concerns over AI songs
Music streaming service Spotify has announced it is introducing a feature that will enable listeners to see if an artist is AI-generated.
How China Saved the Global Oil Market
Beijing’s move to cut crude imports softened the blow of the Iran war, but its motives remain a mystery.
U.S. Strikes on Yemen Last Year Killed and Wounded Hundreds, Pentagon Finds
An internal assessment sent to Congress shows 153 civilians were killed in three strikes during the U.S. bombing campaign.
The disastrous diplomacy of Jared Kushner
In a speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, President Trump spoke at length on how he would deploy his son-in-law Jared Kushner to secure … Source
Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up
This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.
Iran Is Defying U.S. Pressure by Becoming a ‘Survival Economy’
President Trump’s strategy rests on an assumption that Tehran will crack before Washington, but mediators warn that Iran has been living under sanctions for years.
Trump’s Iran Negotiations Trade the Art of the Deal for the Art of Concealing Defeat
Elliott Abrams served as deputy assistant to the president and deputy national security advisor in the George W. Bush administration, where he … Source
There’s No Vaccine for Stupid
Innumerate Republican senators castigate Fauci for something he didn’t do. If there were any hopes left for a prompt deal to end the Iran war and … Source
Fact check: Trump makes numerous false and misleading claims about vaccines and autism
President Donald Trump made numerous false or misleading claims about vaccines and autism on Monday. Trump has long pushed vaccine misinformation. He delivered his latest inaccurate remarks at a White House event during which he signed an executive order that recommends that US children receive … Source
The War on Drugs Has Come to the Maternity Ward
A doctor preps a pregnant person's arm for a blood draw
As the climate breaks down, costs go up: Welcome to ‘climateflation’
If you ask an economist why everything is so expensive these days, you will likely get an answer explaining how oil — the lifeblood of the global … Source
Farm linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years as FDA lags on foreign inspection targets
The Food and Drug Administration conducted just under 1,000 foreign food safety inspections in 2025, and the farm in Mexico believed to be at the … Source
Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial
Judges tell Meta that Section 230 provides a defense, not immunity from lawsuits.
"In Its 870 Paragraphs, 269 Pages, and 63 Causes of Action," the Complaint
"is just too damned long"—no, actually, it "includes the kind of extraordinary level of extraneous detail that necessitates repleader."
How Flock Camera Defenders Are Missing the Point
Amber Duke and Robby Soave talk about the Free Press' viral flock camera video
Gemini becomes Google's fastest-growing product ever as it hits 1B users
But will Gemini's surge survive slowing model releases?
AOC Admits Woke Is Over. Does Anyone Believe Her?
Robby Soave and Amber Duke discuss AOC recent comments
Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
Luigi Mangione appears in court as judge rules murder trial will be heard by anonymous jury
The man accused of shooting a US healthcare executive dead in a street has appeared in a New York courtroom, as a judge ruled the murder trial will be heard by an anonymous jury.
Used EV buying guide: The $30,000 edition
Depending on the model, you might have hundreds to choose from—or just one.
Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions.
More than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in relief
Videos show rescue workers combing through rubble as more than 3,000 people remain missing on Tuesday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
Tracking extreme heat by the hour makes climate change seem even worse
Hot hours of summer could triple in the coming decades.
A Google insider spills the tea on how the company forsook its founding ideals
Claire Stapleton's new book, Don't Be Evil, recounts her journey from company cheerleader to outspoken dissident.
The Office star reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer
The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer.
Democratic rebellion against older politicians reaches new battleground - The Washington Post
Democratic rebellion against older politicians reaches new battleground The Washington Post
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.
Max Muncy Asks Shohei Ohtani If They Have Max Muncy In Japan
LOS ANGELES—Clarifying that he was simply curious whether there was a comparable version of himself overseas, Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy reportedly asked teammate Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday if they had Max Muncy in Japan. “I’m just wondering if you guys have your own version of me—like, does Japan have a Max Muncy […] The post Max Muncy Asks Shohei Ohtani If They Have Max Muncy In Japan appeared first on The Onion.
Syria Sentences Former Dictator Bashar al-Assad to Death
The former ruler, who fled to Russia when his regime collapsed, was sentenced in absentia.
Newly Free Man Struggles To Readjust To Life Outside Having Penis Stuck In Hot Tub Jet
BLOOMFIELD, CA—Saying he would need to lean on family and friends for support as he began his journey to reenter society, local man Gregory Webb confirmed Thursday that he was struggling to acclimate to life outside having his penis stuck in a hot tub jet. Shortly after his release, Webb reportedly found himself unable to […] The post Newly Free Man Struggles To Readjust To Life Outside Having Penis Stuck In Hot Tub Jet appeared first on The Onion.
Immunologists Warn About Rise Of Good Time–Resistant Supernarcs
NEW YORK—Calling the issue an existential threat to American parties, hangouts, and chill seshes, a group of leading immunologists issued a statement Tuesday warning about the rise of good time–resistant supernarcs. “Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed the emergence of narcs that are able to ruin gatherings at rates over 100 times faster than conventional buzzkills,” […] The post Immunologists Warn About Rise Of Good Time–Resistant Supernarcs appeared first on The Onion.
Timothy Burnett
Timothy Burnett, 67, was sealed in a mausoleum Sunday along with the living Taskrabbit handyman, Rover walker, and DoorDash deliveryman who will continue to serve him in the afterlife. The post Timothy Burnett appeared first on The Onion.
Nation Detecting…Cardamom?
WASHINGTON—After the nation gamely took another bite in an attempt to place the elusive flavor, the entire U.S. populace confirmed Tuesday that it was detecting…cardamom? “I’m definitely getting some nice, almost floral spice on the finish, not quite anise, but something in that neck of the woods—cardamom, maybe?” said Michigan resident Samantha Underwood, echoing the sentiments […] The post Nation Detecting…Cardamom? appeared first on The Onion.
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his brother Maher were sentenced to death in absentia by a Damascus court for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
How much Trump’s deportations could cost Philly taxpayers
Philadelphia County taxpayers could pay roughly $1,600 each for President Trump's mass deportation push, per a new calculator tool from the Economic … Source
Bessent Bets Big on the Japanese Yen
Plus: a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, Iran ties reopening the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. concessions, and Count Binface’s manifesto.
The Democrats Can’t Just Laugh Off ‘Woke 1’ - The Atlantic
The Democrats Can’t Just Laugh Off ‘Woke 1’ The Atlantic
Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat - The Washington Post
Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat The Washington Post
GOP lawmakers release Fauci texts discussing covid vaccine and pregnancy - The Washington Post
GOP lawmakers release Fauci texts discussing covid vaccine and pregnancy The Washington Post
Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control
Some of the world’s largest energy exporters dislike the emerging deal to reopen the waterway but fear going back to war would be worse.
Opinion | When America’s budget will break, disastrously - The Washington Post
Opinion | When America’s budget will break, disastrously The Washington Post
Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction
Video posted to social media shows a building crumbling in Pereira, Colombia, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people.
Eli Roth Admits Most Of ‘Ice Cream Man’ Not Made Using AI
LOS ANGELES—In an apology to the artistic community, director Eli Roth admitted Monday that most of horror film Ice Cream Man was not made using AI. “I know this is a disappointment to many of my friends and fellow filmmakers, but this film was largely made using humans,” said Roth, who confirmed what many viewers […] The post Eli Roth Admits Most Of ‘Ice Cream Man’ Not Made Using AI appeared first on The Onion.
Tips For Starting Your Own Business
Experts say becoming an entrepreneur is possible with the right combination of capital, networking, knowledge, and mentorship. The Onion shares tips for starting your own business. Figure out what people want, and taint it with AI. Ensure you have enough savings to survive for the six days until you give up. Make a detailed business […] The post Tips For Starting Your Own Business appeared first on The Onion.
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