Three killed after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said the female attacker tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard.
Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13
The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.
Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.
Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies
During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.
Trump Calls for $1.8 Billion Fund Over Blanche Attorney General Fight
The president vowed to push for the payout fund if Senate Republicans fail to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, reigniting a dispute over the settlement.
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
Timeline of Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Saga
President Trump vowed to restore the Reflecting Pool, a defining feature of Washington. Months later, it is empty and closed to the public.
Restaurant explosion in central Moscow kills three, injures 15, police say - Reuters
Restaurant explosion in central Moscow kills three, injures 15, police say Reuters
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after deadly migrant rush - Reuters
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after deadly migrant rush Reuters
CNN’s Jennings defends Olympian after DOJ tosses Reflecting Pool case: ‘He ought to sue’
Republican political commentator Scott Jennings said the Olympian David Hearn “ought to sue” the Trump administration for attempting to prosecute him in connection with damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. In an interview on CNN’s “The Source” with host Erica Hill, Jennings was asked if he had concerned the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico appears to be winning support from a sizable block of Republican voters, according to a new Fox News poll released Thursday. The survey found Talarico leading Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) 51 percent to 48 percent among voters — an encouraging sign for Democrats, who haven’t won a statewide…
In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s Wrath
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says - Reuters
US Justice Department subpoenas New York Times freelancer over North Korea story, paper says Reuters
Live updates: Trump doubles down on Reflecting Pool vandalism claims, presses Senate GOP on Blanche
President Trump on Saturday ripped U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for moving to drop the Justice Department’s vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn, saying, “I disagree 100%” “I don’t know what she was thinking?” he wrote on Truth Social. “To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM, that included the grass, which had a big 86 47…
America’s retirement nightmare has arrived
Economic insecurity and the rise of artificial intelligence are dismantling the traditional American Dream of retirement, leaving many older adults facing a lifetime of continuous labor.
Maher knocks democratic socialists as communists: ‘They’re not trying to hide it’
Political commentator Bill Maher attacked the rise of democratic socialism on his talk show, fretting how the movement has entered the Democratic party. During his HBO show “Real Time” on Friday, Maher criticized democratic socialism and the organization behind it Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for its likeness to “communism.” “Not a week goes by…
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission
"We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards."
Republicans can win the House in 2026 through Puerto Rican voters
Republican leadership is urged to support Puerto Rican statehood to secure critical swing districts and maintain control of the House during the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump rips Pirro decision as DOJ looks to drop Reflecting Pool case: ‘I don’t agree’
President Trump called out U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro on Saturday for agreeing to dismiss the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn. The Justice Department moved to drop the case on Friday, finding that the damage to the tidal basin resulted from a “rushed and botched installation,” not alleged vandalism. Trump…
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
Iran Stokes the Middle East War With Drone Attacks on Kuwait
The region is preparing for another escalation after President Trump threatened new strikes.
Call for 'full review' as pressure grows on Infantino
The leadership of Fifa is publicly questioned by football's governing bodies in Europe, North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Stephen Curry’s deal with a Chinese company puts profit over conscience
He is lending his good name to a company shadowed by one of the great human rights scandals of our time.
Johns Hopkins health researcher released after airport ICE detention - The Washington Post
Johns Hopkins health researcher released after airport ICE detention The Washington Post
Spain Says Most Immigrants Who Overran Its African Enclave Have Left
Police and troops round up hundreds of people who remained after tens of thousands surged from Morocco into Ceuta.
Migrants say hunger and hostility drove them back from Spain's Ceuta to Morocco - Reuters
Migrants say hunger and hostility drove them back from Spain's Ceuta to Morocco Reuters
Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Noted climber Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in avalanche in Pakistan - officials - Reuters
Noted climber Nirmal Purja among 10 dead in avalanche in Pakistan - officials Reuters
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
She Voted for a Justice Who Overturned Roe. Now it Haunts Her on the Trail.
Senator Susan Collins, who supports abortion rights, endorsed Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court. It has emerged as a major issue in her campaign for re-election.
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
Boxer lands country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight
A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.
U.S.-Backed Democracy Talks Sideline Venezuela’s Opposition Leader
The negotiations aim to put the country on a path toward elections, but don’t include Nobel laureate María Corina Machado.
Exclusive: Israeli President Herzog blasts Mamdani, praises Trump, sounds alarm on Iran
Israel's president praised Trump's deep support for the Jewish state and addressed Gaza and the board of peace, Karim Khan's ICC dismissal, U.S.-Israel relations and Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric.
Romania expands bear cull, critics say enforcement gaps persist - Reuters
Romania expands bear cull, critics say enforcement gaps persist Reuters
Manhunt launched after burglary suspect escapes from court on foot
Police are hunting for a man who escaped custody before a court appearance in Liverpool.
Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
Ten Climbers Dead After Avalanche on Pakistan Mountain
Renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine other mountaineers were killed on Thursday.
Settlers Torch Mosques and Villagers Guard Homes: West Bank Violence Is Surging
A deadly clash sparked fresh attacks on Palestinian villages in what critics say is a push to expand Israeli territory.
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
Crimean families queue for hot meals as Ukraine hits power supply - Reuters
Crimean families queue for hot meals as Ukraine hits power supply Reuters
Fifth Circuit Judges' Cert. Petition in Deray Mckesson Black Lives Matter Protest Liability Case
From Fifth Circuit Judge Don Willett, joined by Judges Carl Stewart, James Graves, Stephen Higginson, Dana Douglas, and Irma Carrillo… The post Fifth Circuit Judges' Cert. Petition in Deray Mckesson Black Lives Matter Protest Liability Case appeared first on Reason.com.
Opinion: Remembering Margo Howard
Margo Howard had a lot of life experience and used it to offer advice for years as "Dear Prudence" for Slate. She died this week at the age of 86.
Comfortable victory, but uncomfortable numbers for Labour in Greater Manchester
In the end it wasn't close. Labour's Bev Craig comfortably held the Greater Manchester (GM) mayoralty, vacated last month by Andy Burnham.
Rosatom says its civilian vessel sank in Black Sea after Ukrainian drone attack, all crew survived - Reuters
Rosatom says its civilian vessel sank in Black Sea after Ukrainian drone attack, all crew survived Reuters
After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica
Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep.
BYD's sales rise for third month, buoyed by exports - Reuters
BYD's sales rise for third month, buoyed by exports Reuters
Today in Supreme Court History: August 1, 1942
8/1/1942: Military commissions conclude for eight nazi saboteurs. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of these trials in Ex Parte… The post Today in Supreme Court History: August 1, 1942 appeared first on Reason.com.
Iran Appears to Be Blasting Amazon Data Centers Off the Map
That's one way to deal with data centers. There’s data center activism, fought with Facebook groups and petitions, and then there’s data center … Source
Should you invest in the stock market now? UBS weighs in
Investing.com -- Investors should avoid waiting for perfect market conditions and consider moving surplus cash into diversified portfolios, despite … Source
Zelensky confirms Ukraine’s drones will reach 6,000 miles in 2027 — enough to cover the entirety of Russia and able to reach as far as San Francisco from Kyiv
In a recent interview with American conservative commentator Laura Loomer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukrainian drones … Source
FBI warns of cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states
The FBI issued a warning about cyberattacks on municipal water systems in seven states. In Minnesota alone, more than 30 water systems have been attacked and a senior law enforcement official told NBC News that the attack bears all the hallmarks of Iranian- backed hackers. Today President Trump … Source
Russia is sharing valuable electronic intel with Iran, officials say, as U.S. war drags on
Russian satellite surveillance and signals intelligence are likely allowing Iran to better defend itself against U.S. airstrikes and refine its own aerial assaults, officials said. Russia is providing electronic intelligence to Iran that is likely helping it pinpoint American forces in aerial … Source
New disclosures reveal $9M in corporate donations to Trump’s Freedom 250
The documents from three companies mark the first time any of the more than 20 corporate sponsors that backed Freedom 250 have disclosed the extent of their contributions. Chevron, United Airlines and defense contractor RTX contributed a total of $9 million to Freedom 250, the group President Donald … Source
Paul Distorts Fauci’s Diary Entry About COVID-19 and Wet Market
Sen. Rand Paul has pointed to a line in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary to claim that the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and … Source
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside
A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.
What’s old is new again: Trump-style conservative is back as PM of European nation
Janez Janša formed a coalition government after losing Slovenia's election, reversing Robert Golob's policies on Israel, immigration,and business.
How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source
Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.
Lebanese who fled the Israeli invasion visit to see what's left
Residents of the ancient town of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon have endured wars in the past, but the latest conflict with Israel is testing the limits of their endurance.
More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco
The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.
Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?
OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI.
Over 81,000 U.S. soldiers are missing from past wars. One may soon be identified
In June, the Department of Defense disinterred the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier who had been buried in Sitka, Alaska for decades. Now, they'll try to confirm who he is.
'Tech Titan' Arora spearheads $1bn shot at NBA's London basketball team
The US technology billionaire who led the acquisition of English cricket's most lucrative Hundred franchise is in talks to buy London's new NBA Europe team.
The End of the West Near Portland, Oregon
Mountains, roses, and dreams at the terminus of a famous trail.
Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump - The Washington Post
DOJ drops Reflecting Pool charge, citing ‘botched’ work and contradicting Trump The Washington Post
Why senators fear Trump’s DOJ payout fund isn’t dead, despite Blanche’s promises - The Washington Post
Why senators fear Trump’s DOJ payout fund isn’t dead, despite Blanche’s promises The Washington Post
Evidence Indicates U.S. Dropped Bomb on Residential Area in Iran, Killing 3 Civilians
The weapon, one of the largest in the U.S.’s arsenal, struck a house in a heavily populated area, according to a Times analysis.
Charges dropped against Olympian accused of damaging Trump's pool project
Prosecutors in the US have dropped the case against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.
Peru's ex-president leaves jail after 15-year jail term for corruption overturned
Ollanta Humala had been convicted of money laundering offences alongside his wife in 2025.
American climber's remains found after avalanche in Pakistan, other mountaineers still missing
American climber Sarah Mallory Geis was among at least 10 mountaineers caught in a Broad Peak avalanche as rescue teams search for others.
The authors who show up most often on Obama’s summer reading lists - The Washington Post
The authors who show up most often on Obama’s summer reading lists The Washington Post
Iran’s Workhorse Missile Is Becoming More Dangerous for U.S. Troops
Watch WSJ’s Shelby Holliday explain why Iran’s homemade Kheibar Shekan missile is so threatening.
Adam O’Neal departs as Post Opinions editor after a year - The Washington Post
Adam O’Neal departs as Post Opinions editor after a year The Washington Post
First Amendment Might Protect FTP&ATF License Plate
The Fourth Circuit considers "a question that has divided ... courts ...: whether the character combinations on personalized license plates ... are government speech or private speech."
Trump Orders Fresh Attack Against Iran as War Enters Sixth Month
U.S. officials said the attacks could begin as soon as this weekend.
Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
Error 888: Complaint Too Long
From today's decision by Judge Trevor McFadden (D.D.C.) in Soffer v. George Washington Univ.: Two former George Washington University ("GWU")… The post Error 888: Complaint Too Long appeared first on Reason.com.
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools - The Atlantic
Google Just Ruined One of Its Most Important Tools The Atlantic
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
Georgia Has Arrested At Least 20 Officials for Misusing the Flock Surveillance Database
Flock surveillance device
New York Wants a $36 Billion Cut From Kalshi, Calling It an 'Illegal Gambling Operation'
An illustration of Kathy Hochul alongside the Kalshi logo
Anthony Fauci Is Not the Villain in This Story - The Atlantic
Anthony Fauci Is Not the Villain in This Story The Atlantic
Latest Gaza Peace Plan Runs Up Against Reality
A day after President Trump heralded a breakthrough in Gaza that would lead to disarmament of Hamas, the militant group and Israel are at odds over what was actually agreed to.
RFK Jr. Cooking Show Features Easy Weeknight Meals Using Ingredients Already In Own Body
WASHINGTON—Saying the convenience of the quick but nutritious entrees could not be beat, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. showed viewers of his new cooking show Friday how they could create easy weeknight meals using ingredients already in their own bodies. “You don’t have to have a full pantry or a stocked […] The post RFK Jr. Cooking Show Features Easy Weeknight Meals Using Ingredients Already In Own Body appeared first on The Onion.
Opinion | The fastest way to help Ukraine stop Russia’s missile threat - The Washington Post
Opinion | The fastest way to help Ukraine stop Russia’s missile threat The Washington Post
Chicagoans Over 25 Urged To Shelter In Place Until Lollapalooza Over
The post Chicagoans Over 25 Urged To Shelter In Place Until Lollapalooza Over appeared first on The Onion.
Jared Leto Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Will Affect Career
The post Jared Leto Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Will Affect Career appeared first on The Onion.
Iran War Enters 6th Justification
The post Iran War Enters 6th Justification appeared first on The Onion.
Red Cross Warns Blood Supply Alarmingly Low
The American Red Cross warned that a critical shortage of blood could prevent those needing life-saving transfusions from getting them, urging donations from everyone eligible to give. What do you think? The post Red Cross Warns Blood Supply Alarmingly Low appeared first on The Onion.
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