The American Prison Experiment: A 250-Year History of Good Intentions and Bad Results
An aerial view of Eastern State Prison showing a central hub and several wings
French A.I. Start-Up Mistral Raises $3.5 Billion as Part of Strategy Shift
Mistral is trying to keep pace with American and Chinese rivals while offering customers a European alternative for artificial intelligence.
Five killed in Miami plane crash were in two vehicles on ground, investigators say
Investigators described the scene as "utter devastation" after a Boeing 767-300 overshot the runway at Miami airport.
Highest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 million
Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities and wound 73 people
The attacks come after weeks of escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen, which shattered a four-year truce in the country's civil war.
A.I. Models Built a Computer Worm That Could Rapidly Hack WeChat Accounts
The attack, discovered by A.I. researchers, could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours, experts said.
A.I. Listings Are So Widespread Even Zillow Is Concerned
Listing sites are littered with homes with fake fireplaces, improved views and virtual landscaping, raising false advertising concerns.
Near the Border, Americans Fear Losing Ties With Canadians
Americans in border regions have had symbiotic relationships with Canadians, but the trade war is testing their bonds.
Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down
Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.
Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
Suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in Paris over mass drowning in Channel - Reuters
Suspected migrant smugglers go on trial in Paris over mass drowning in Channel Reuters
60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'
The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following.
The 2026 midterm general election season is upon us. Here's what to watch
The week of Labor Day marks the unofficial kickoff of the general election season. President Trump's unpopularity and Democratic enthusiasm means control of Congress is on the ballot.
UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution - Reuters
UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution Reuters
Nepal cracks down on online abuse of flood survivors
Authorities will "show no leniency" to people who "belittle" those who are suffering, the prime minister says.
Kenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders rises
All foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
Thieves steal three paintings from Renoir Museum on French Riviera - Reuters
Thieves steal three paintings from Renoir Museum on French Riviera Reuters
Brickbat: Thinkin' About My Doorbell
A Greenville, North Carolina, police officer speaks to an apartment resident, as seen on her Ring video doorbell.
Nepal rescue focused on workers trapped in three tunnels - Reuters
Nepal rescue focused on workers trapped in three tunnels Reuters
Black box recorders recovered from Amazon plane crash as more details emerge
The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday have been recovered, as more details emerge on the incident.
Slovenia clears Tesla's FSD driver assistance ahead of EU vote - Reuters
Slovenia clears Tesla's FSD driver assistance ahead of EU vote Reuters
Women 'asked to leave workstations so that men could take their places' at Eiffel Tower
Female Eiffel Tower employees were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation at the weekend, according to union representatives, sparking a staff protest and an investigation by authorities.
9/11’s Dust and Ash Coated Their Childhood. Is It Still Making Them Ill?
Much of the research on exposure to the World Trade Center residue has focused on emergency workers, but people there when they were young say their health is at risk, too.
Canada Imposes New Tariffs on U.S. Goods, as Trade War Intensifies
The duties are a retaliation against President Trump’s recent tariffs, raising concerns about further escalation.
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag - Reuters
Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing island under American flag Reuters
What to know about Canada's escalating trade war with the U.S.
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods. The outcome could resonate far beyond Canada.
Prince George set for first day at Eton College
Prince George is expected to spend his first day at Eton College on Tuesday, as the future King begins the latest phase in his education.
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
China's car exports stay strong in August but domestic sales decline more - Reuters
China's car exports stay strong in August but domestic sales decline more Reuters
Will the Feds Be a Nuisance or a Menace at the Polls in November?
A recent confrontation between federal agents and local election officials provides cause for concern—and some optimism—about the integrity of the midterm elections.
Why America’s Post-September 11 Unity Was So Special
It was a dynamic rarely seen in U.S. history, before or since.
The Coming Post-Trump Reality
The close of the Trump era leaves us with a choice: more decline or a return to seriousness.
Russian strikes continue following visit by Witkoff and Kushner to Kyiv
Russia launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Kyiv shortly after envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to the city for peace negotiations.
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
Baby boy given world-first treatment for rare skull condition
A baby boy has become the first in the world to receive a new type of treatment for a rare skull condition.
Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war
The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared to past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a national tracking average from AAA. The previous record for Labor Day was $3.82 in 2012. The high price for fuel comes as diesel hit its highest price ever on Friday,…
Trump threatens to halt sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US - as trade war intensifies
Donald Trump has warned Canadian aircraft company Bombardier that it will be no longer be permitted to sell its planes in the US unless it moves its manufacturing to the country.
After 9/11, Documents Suggest New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality
The Mamdani administration is releasing more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.
The Trillion-Dollar Bright Spot in China’s Economy: Tourism
Tens of millions of foreigners visit each year and domestic travel is rising, but some visitors are tightfisted.
See How Drones Are Infiltrating NATO Territory in Europe
Almost every week this summer brought new reports of drone incursions over the alliance’s eastern frontier—the airspace over which is now a front line.
UK moves to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report
Andy Burnham's UK sanctions targeting Israeli West Bank settlements spark fierce backlash from Benjamin Netanyahu's ministers and U.S. lawmakers.
Worker injured during White House construction rescued by emergency crew
An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from high up in scaffolding on the White House North Portico on Monday afternoon, responding to a dispatch saying that a worker had been injured. The worker was put into a stretcher and ambulance, which then went to the hospital, according to the Washington Post. The White House did…
Trial over alleged murders of Australian surfer brothers starts in Mexico
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend were found with gunshot wounds to their heads.
Second Amendment Roundup: 1st Volley of Briefs Filed in Viramontes
AR-15 ban issue attracts filing of 45 amicus briefs in Supreme Court.
Popular TV host, media star faces hanging after conviction in major synthetic drug trafficking case
Sarah Khalifa was among 12 defendants sentenced to death after prosecutors accused the group of manufacturing and trafficking synthetic narcotics.
Hunter Biden to launch crypto meme coin
Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, announced Monday that he’s debuting a meme coin, traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, in reference to the political controversy that swarmed him in 2020 and since over his personal laptop. Biden teased the launch, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, with a video that compiled clips of news outlets…
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office "to be used as a tool in political confrontation".
Portfolio Hedging Strategies with Options: How to Trade Like ‘The House’ in 2026
Most investors treat portfolio insurance like a mandatory tax on their success, but the reality is that the most successful traders don't buy... Source
Eiffel Tower shut by staff protest after female workers moved for religious visit
An investigation will be launched into the incident, which left female employees "humiliated", a union representative says.
Revolution Medicines’ Daraxonrasib Wins FDA Approval as Rasonque: What the RAS Breakthrough Means for RVMD Investors
Revolution Medicines’ Daraxonrasib Wins FDA Approval as Rasonque: What the RAS Breakthrough Means for RVMD Investors Updated from an earlier version published before Rasonque received FDA approval, with new clinical, regulatory, and investment information. For decades, one of cancer research’s most important targets was also one of its most frustrating. Scientists had known for years […] Source
Rudy Giuliani urges Mamdani to not attend 9/11 anniversary
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City who later worked as President Trump’s personal lawyer, publicly criticized current Mayor Zohran Mamdani for planning to attend a 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero on Friday. “Frankly, whatever he’d like to say, he doesn’t agree that September 11th was an Islamic terrorist attack on the…
Noel and Liam unite for Don't Look Back In Anger premiere - here's what we learn from the film
As it was for their reunion shows, the Gallagher brothers arrived at the premiere for their new documentary with the same show of unity - Liam with one arm draped around Noel's shoulder, the other fist held aloft, triumphant.
The UK country where 'too many children are being let down'
Northern Ireland has the highest infant mortality rate in the UK - and could be raising one of the unhealthiest generations of children in decades, paediatricians have said.
Greenland Seeks to Turn Peril Into Profit After Trump’s Threats to Take It Over
The Arctic island is cashing in by drawing investments from the European Union.
Trump posts updates about his DC ‘beautification’ projects
President Donald Trump made several posts on social media on Monday morning with pictures of statues and landmarks around Washington, D.C., that the National Park Service has been updating. Trump has been emphasizing his efforts to “beautify” D.C., including constructing an arch in his honor, fixing fountains and gold-plating statues, among other projects. Each post…
Trump Loses Two More Sanctuary City Cases - And Picks up A Rare Win
The unusual victory arises from a connection to the Contracts Clause.
Trump takes narrow Supreme Court rulings as big wins
The construction of a massive White House ballroom is moving full steam ahead after the Supreme Court found a historic preservation group likely had no right to stop it. “We have a lot of very happy construction workers,” President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. The $400 million project on the site of the former…
This week on the Hill: Political spotlight turns to GOP midterm convention in Dallas
The political world’s eyes are focused this week on Dallas, where Republicans are turning up the volume at a two-day convention meant to bolster the GOP’s chances in this year’s midterms. The event is being billed as a unifying and electrifying celebration of President Trump’s second term in office that is being put on by…
German nationalists’ big win sounds alarm for mainstream politicians in Europe - The Washington Post
German nationalists’ big win sounds alarm for mainstream politicians in Europe The Washington Post
Fake Republican midterm convention site still redirects to Epstein files
A fake website claiming to be associated with the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) midterm convention, taking place Sept. 9-10 in Dallas, redirects to the Justice Department’s homepage for the Epstein files. The online bait and switch demonstrates a push from a mysterious source to remind Republicans, or anyone seeking convention details, about the Epstein files. …
AI has gone back to school, too. Here’s what parents should know. - The Washington Post
AI has gone back to school, too. Here’s what parents should know. The Washington Post
Witkoff touts ‘substantive progress’ after peace talks with Ukraine, Russia
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to accurately reflect the length of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Special envoy Steve Witkoff touted “substantive progress” in the wake of U.S. talks on the Russia-Ukraine war with both sides. “United States negotiators visited both Moscow and Kyiv in order to facilitate additional dialogue to end…
Opinion | The U.S. cannot afford a major war. What if one comes anyway? - The Washington Post
Opinion | The U.S. cannot afford a major war. What if one comes anyway? The Washington Post
If a Tesla Cybercab fleet were profitable, Tesla wouldn’t sell you one
Tesla is now asking businesses whether they’d like to buy and operate their own fleets of Cybercab robotaxis on its network. It’s the same pitch Elon Musk has been making since 2019: buy the cars, put them to work, and earn money while you sleep. There’s one problem with it. And it never happened, … Source
CDC Successfully Eradicates Children
ATLANTA—Hailing its success as a major victory for the public health and safety of all Americans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Source
Trump tried to play up Strait of Hormuz oil flow – but there’s a problem
Donald Trump tried to celebrate the amount of oil allegedly flowing through the embattled Strait of Hormuz, but there’s one obvious problem. In … Source
Russian papers say Trump is ‘doomed’ and nearly defeated: Moscow report
On Monday, a leading Moscow correspondent provided a rundown of Russian media reports on meetings between President Donald Trump’s envoys and … Source
Forget the Dividend. This Could Be the Real Reason to Buy Pfizer Stock Now
Pfizer’s 5.91% dividend yield anchors the story, and a pipeline finally catching a bid adds meaningful upside. My 24/7 Wall St. price target reflects … Source
Trump’s blockade pushes Iran toward military escalation
As Washington abandons talks with Iran for an aggressive economic pressure campaign, a cornered Tehran is now threatening military escalation and a wider war to force negotiators back to the table. US President Donald Trump has dismissed diplomacy with the Islamic Republic, calling a June ceasefire … Source
Professor Investigated for Mocking a University 'Land Acknowledgment' Gets a $600,000 Settlement
Professor Stuart Reges at the University of Washington
Iran’s Oil Dollars Are Drying Up—and Plunging It Deeper Into Crisis
The U.S. blockade and dwindling supplies already on the water are squeezing Tehran’s most important export earner.
After Far-Right Triumph, Merz Faces Narrow Path to Save His Government
The state election result could lead to a debate over the future of the firewall that has kept the Alternative for Germany out of power.
Belgium’s Arrest of Alleged Chinese Chip-Tech Thief Fuels European Fear of Beijing
Prosecutors suspect the man, detained while leaving for Beijing in May, was siphoning secrets to a Chinese company.
I tried the country’s first ‘grounding park.’ Here’s what it was like. - The Washington Post
I tried the country’s first ‘grounding park.’ Here’s what it was like. The Washington Post
Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher
From Judge Michael Newman (S.D. Ohio) Friday in Moorman v. Doe No. 1; since this is a decision at the… The post Court Grants TRO Barring "Threatening, Intimidating, and Retaliation Action … Without a Legitimate Law Enforcement Purpose" Against ICE Watcher appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Column | I research ‘gut feelings.’ Here’s how I know when to trust mine. - The Washington Post
Column | I research ‘gut feelings.’ Here’s how I know when to trust mine. The Washington Post
MLB stars are training with ‘mad scientist’ undergrads in West Virginia - The Washington Post
MLB stars are training with ‘mad scientist’ undergrads in West Virginia The Washington Post
Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens despite return to UK
The King has said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to remain private citizens and will not be working royals following their return to the UK.
Help Workers by Breaking Down Barriers to Labor Mobility
Labor Day is a great time to remember that we can make workers vastly better off by empowering more of them to vote with their feet, both within countries and through international migration.
As Nepal identifies those killed in the floods, questions grow over China's reporting
One week after the deadly floods, very little is known about China's dead or missing. China's control over media and digital censorship is in stark contrast to open reporting in Nepal.
What Middle Class Looks Like Now
Finally landed the career of your dreams? Well, this dated, leaky 2-bedroom home is still all you’ll ever be able to afford because that’s just how things are now. Settle in and get used to it. Reference #830436 The post What Middle Class Looks Like Now appeared first on The Onion.
High School Football Coach Has Good Feeling About New Player Called ‘Thunder Beef’
DANBURY, CT—Marveling aloud that he had rarely been so sure of an athlete’s unbridled potential, Huntington High School head football coach Michael McNeese said Monday he just had a good feeling about a new player that other kids on the team were referring to simply as “Thunder Beef.” McNeese told reporters he tabbed the massive […] The post High School Football Coach Has Good Feeling About New Player Called ‘Thunder Beef’ appeared first on The Onion.
Robert Anderson's Cold War
How Eisenhower’s treasury secretary became a Cold War fixer, intelligence go-between, and a man no one wanted to discuss.
The complex corporate web behind a $3.2 billion AI data center
When multiple companies are behind one project, who bears responsibility for problems?
The copper peptide trend has gone from creams to injections — ahead of the science
The peptide is supposed to deliver flawless and firm skin, promote wound healing and other anti-aging effects. So what's the evidence behind GHK-Cu?
The first day of school: Bells, bikes, buses and big feelings
Fifth graders calm school kindergartners in Los Angeles. Kids take the "bike bus" in Oklahoma. High school students take in a new high school building in Oregon.
The Open Veins of Venezuela | Interview: James Story
America is moving from indispensable to irresponsible.
Nationalist AfD wins key regional election in Germany but falls short of majority - The Washington Post
Nationalist AfD wins key regional election in Germany but falls short of majority The Washington Post
Military Tech Cooperation With Israel Is Less Radical Than Critics Claim
A provision of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act represents a major change, but not in the way critics have portrayed it.
Why We Still Need Dating Etiquette
Courtship rules might ironically result in more freedom for young people to feel.
US restricts government travel to Mexican border city over threat concerns
The U.S. Consulate in Nogales announced restricted government travel to essential daylight movement only over an unspecified threat in Sonora, Mexico.
Rome ramps up security around Colosseum with new ‘red zone’ targeting criminals
Rome's new red zone around the Colosseum targets predatory crime and disorder after a violent July 1 confrontation involving roughly 50 people.
This is the big warning sign in the bond markets. It’s not just a U.S. problem. - The Washington Post
This is the big warning sign in the bond markets. It’s not just a U.S. problem. The Washington Post
Farmed salmon may not be as nutritious as it once was, new research suggests
The shift in the fish’s diet is having significant downstream impacts on the environment and climate.
The Violent Israeli Nomads Who Defy Law and Order in the Name of God
Young squatters ditch mainstream lives to push Palestinians from land in the West Bank they claim is the divine birthright of Jewish people.
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