Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections.
Oregon's wildfire season is pushing ranchers to evacuate their cattle
Oregon has been having an extremely active fire season. Some of the areas burning are critical to ranchers whose livelihoods depend on cattle.
Stocks Hit a Record as Worries About Middle East and A.I. Ease
The S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent, pushing past its previous peak at the start of June and capping a big turnaround from a recent sell off in technology stocks.
Warsh Wanted ‘Regime Change.’ A Reset Might Need to Come First.
After his latest appearance set off a bout of volatility, Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, is under pressure to clear up mixed signals about his commitment to getting inflation down.
Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump’s Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations.
Measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4M to contain: Research
The measles outbreak in 2025 cost almost $5.4 million to contain according to new research published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Authors of the study said $53,522 was spent per measles case, which breaks down to $1,817 per person that came into contact with the viral disease. Numbers for their findings were derived…
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The government says all of the migrants, who were attempting to cross to the UK, will be returned to France.
Nearly 3 in 4 Harris voters say Dem lawmakers should challenge Trump more: Poll
Close to 3 in 4 voters who supported Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election believe that Democrats on Capitol Hill should challenge President Trump more. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 74 percent of Harris voter respondents said that congressional Democrats challenge the president “too little,” while only 2 percent of the same group…
Trump demands contractors make changes to his under-construction helipad: Report
President Trump ordered contractors working on the White House helipad to redo their work, frustrated with its appearance after weeks of construction, according to reports. Trump was dissatisfied with the result of the construction of the helipad, having made it a priority when work began in June, the Washington Post reported Tuesday, citing two people…
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.
Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges
Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.
Greg Abbott Once Called Texas the 'Epicenter' of AI. Now He's Freezing Data Center Construction.
Texas governor Greg Abbott in front of a torn picture of a data center
An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran’s Defiant Leaders
Iran’s leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.
Novo outlook hike falls flat as high Wegovy pill hopes unmet - Reuters
Novo outlook hike falls flat as high Wegovy pill hopes unmet Reuters
Get Used to High Gas Prices
Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, don’t expect relief at the pump any time soon. Donald Trump’s approval rating is abysmally low for many reasons, but one of the most important is undoubtedly the price of gas. Trump’s decision in February to go to war with Iran sent gas prices soaring. Since then, … Source
Iran’s unseen supreme leader becomes weapon in escalating power struggle, experts say
Iran's rival factions invoke Mojtaba Khamenei's name to attack opponents, but his prolonged public absence raises questions about who governs.
Parts of Trump’s New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show
Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.
Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Indian minister says - Reuters
Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Indian minister says Reuters
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.
Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some restaurants amid salmonella probe - Reuters
Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some restaurants amid salmonella probe Reuters
Senate Democrats press Trump administration on access to advanced AI models
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing the Trump administration for answers about its policies surrounding American AI models following controversial decisions on AI regulations. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Christopher Coons (D-Del.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Monday wrote a letter requesting Trump administration officials to explain “the Administration’s current…
Alibaba Just Gave Away Its Best AI Model For Free, Almost Matching Claude and ChatGPT
The first Qwen Max model with public weights is free to download next week. Alibaba's own scorecard says the Americans still win on code. In … Source
Bessent says there may be deal Tuesday or Wednesday to open Strait of Hormuz with ‘freedom of movement’
The U.S. and Iran could reach a deal on Tuesday or Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with freedom of movement for commercial ships, Treasury … Source
Rove: Republicans making same mistake that hurt Democrats in 2024
GOP strategist Karl Rove warned Monday that Republicans risk making the same political mistake he believes cost Democrats the 2024 election, arguing the party is relying too heavily on favorable gross domestic product and job figures while failing to address the economic pressures many voters still feel. Appearing on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow, Rove…
Why cyclospora can be deadly for some people
Michigan health officials reported what appear to be the first deaths in connection with the ongoing cyclospora outbreak on Monday.
The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.
Strait of Hormuz Deal With Iran Possible Soon, Bessent Says
Qatar said that draft language of a deal was being circulated, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the talks but added that nothing was final yet.
P&G buys supplements maker Thorne for $3.8 billion as wellness push intensifies - Reuters
P&G buys supplements maker Thorne for $3.8 billion as wellness push intensifies Reuters
Opinion | John Bolton: Trump’s tit-for-tat with Iran ignores the larger reality - The Washington Post
Opinion | John Bolton: Trump’s tit-for-tat with Iran ignores the larger reality The Washington Post
China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer?
Tesla's Shanghai factory is busier than ever but might be cut loose.
New Jersey sues Amazon alleging poor pay and conditions for drivers - Reuters
New Jersey sues Amazon alleging poor pay and conditions for drivers Reuters
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We've been publishing for five years now, and have published 150 articles. You can see new articles by following us… The post Subscribe to the Journal of Free Speech Law appeared first on Reason.com.
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine turns to alternative grain export routes, counts losses as Russia blocks ports - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine turns to alternative grain export routes, counts losses as Russia blocks ports Reuters
Anthropic names global affairs chief to tackle AI policy as Trump tensions persist - Reuters
Anthropic names global affairs chief to tackle AI policy as Trump tensions persist Reuters
How Well Is the Progressive Left Actually Doing?
Its wins have been largely confined to highly educated and heavily Democratic parts of urban America. But two races could change that.
Ronald Lauder, a Billionaire G.O.P. Backer, Closes His Wallet
Ronald S. Lauder, a major funder of conservative political causes, has not given a single dollar this year to Republicans in his home state, and his super PAC has gone idle.
The Pixel 11's "glow" feature is actually called HiLight—here's what it does
The camera flash will evolve into a multicolor LED that illuminates when your phone is face down.
Can Hamas Really Be Disarmed? Inside the Gaza Peace Deal
Watch The Wall Street Journal’s Feliz Solomon explain the U.S.-backed plan for Hamas to disarm in Gaza.
Tom DeLay helped create TV ownership cap—he says Trump FCC has no authority to repeal it
Congress set ownership limit at 39%, but FCC claims authority to kill the rule.
Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet with Trump advisers amid rogue AI agent fallout - Reuters
Meta, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI to meet with Trump advisers amid rogue AI agent fallout Reuters
Hormuz Opening Uncertain After New Strike
A ship moving through the Strait of Hormuz was struck as talks to open the waterway continued.
No Liability for Parents Over Their Son's Surreptitiously Recording Sex Acts in Their Home
"Suing individuals because they have a homeowner's insurance policy or are collectible defendants is not a proper purpose for a lawsuit."
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime "this week," a spokesperson said.
Don't Hate the Dodgers for Dominating So Much, Hate the Bankruptcy Court That Helped Them Do It
Tarik Skubal wearing a blue Dodgers hat in a baseball dugout. His lips are pursed.
Sunken Nazi warships emerge from the Danube as water levels drop to record lows
Water levels in the river Danube have fallen so low due to this summer's dry weather in Europe that sunken Nazi warships are appearing into view.
Funeral held for 112 victims buried under rubble of Gaza flats for nearly three years
A mass funeral has been held in Gaza for more than 100 people finally recovered from the site of an Israeli attack on an apartment block.
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X proves code is as important as hardware
Chevy's 721-hp hybrid ups the ante with few compromises, but at a steep cost.
Ceuta migrant surge exposes Spain-Morocco tensions as Islamist groups reportedly seek to exploit border crisis
Spain reports 72 deaths as the Ceuta migrant crisis deepens, with intelligence officials saying Morocco allowed border controls to gradually relax.
ChatGPT Editing Adding Hallucinations to Otherwise Accurate Material?
From Friday's Connecticut Supreme Court decision in Tov Realty LLC v. Suarez: The record and the representations to this court at… The post ChatGPT Editing Adding Hallucinations to Otherwise Accurate Material? appeared first on Reason.com.
Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.
OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is "aggressive and oddly personal"
“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.
Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter in Portugal
Princess Eugenie has given birth to her third child - a daughter - in Portugal.
13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer
This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.
~$550K Award Related to Doctor's False Alleged Accusation of Nose Punch by Colleague
Some excerpts from Thursday's long decision in Zafar v. Saghier, by Texas Court of Appeals Justice Wade Birdwell, joined by… The post ~$550K Award Related to Doctor's False Alleged Accusation of Nose Punch by Colleague appeared first on Reason.com.
Stella Leonard
Park ranger Stella Leonard, 37, succumbed to her injuries Thursday after being mauled by a tourist. The post Stella Leonard appeared first on The Onion.
‘Oh Fuck,’ Announces Belching, Groaning Bus Passenger Directly Behind Woman
CHICAGO—Noting that there were no empty seats to switch to on the entirely full bus, sources confirmed Tuesday morning that a belching, groaning passenger seated directly behind a local woman had announced, “Oh fuck.” Reports indicated that the passenger had spent several minutes prior to his proclamation clutching his stomach and muttering, “Please oh please […] The post ‘Oh Fuck,’ Announces Belching, Groaning Bus Passenger Directly Behind Woman appeared first on The Onion.
Technological Advancements Allow Data Centers To Run On Even More Electricity
SAN FRANCISCO—Hailing rapid developments in the infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Tuesday that technological advancements were now allowing data centers to run on even more electricity. “People said we were using an unacceptable amount of power, and with these upgraded facilities that require so much more of it, we’ve […] The post Technological Advancements Allow Data Centers To Run On Even More Electricity appeared first on The Onion.
How to Become a Millionaire by Investing $700 per Month – Part 48/360
Four years! And what a first 48 months it has been. The VIX dropping to 15.68 this morning gave us a huge boost (because we sell a lot of premium) and this morning we’re at $153,234 (365%) and that averages 91.45% PER YEAR, which I keep saying is crazy and unsustainable but IT KEEPS GOING […] Source
SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the moon at 5,400mph - here's what we know
Within the next few hours, a SpaceX rocket will collide with the moon - but how did this incident come about?
5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.
Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region
Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.
Doctor struck off after leaving patient in 'uncontrollable pain' following botched operation
A doctor who wrongly connected a young man's organs, which meant his bowel contents were re-deposited into his stomach, has been struck off the medical register.
They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all
Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.
Authorities arrest an arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane
The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly a quarter of the city's residents.
Will Iran Return to Talks?
Plus: a cargo ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Todd Blanche wins over two GOP holdouts.
Xi Wants a Strong-Looking Yuan. China’s Economy Keeps Holding It Down.
Plus, Beijing accelerates its buildup in space and a drone maker cleans 28 tons of waste from Mount Everest.
The sneaky economics of healthwashing
Why food companies love labels like "organic" and "high protein," why our brains are misled by them — and how to avoid paying extra for marketing.
Holy Land battle: Solomon's Pools become flashpoint in fight over Israel's biblical heritage
Israeli officials say the ancient Solomon's Pools have fallen into disrepair under Palestinian Authority administration, raising concerns over preservation and biblical heritage.
Mastering Advanced Option Trading Strategies: How to Trade Like ‘The House’ in 2026
What if you stopped betting on which way the market moves and started betting on the fact that time itself is a wasting asset? It is a frustrating... Source
Only the Bank of Japan Can Arrest the Yen’s Decline
Higher interest rates are needed to address a growing yield gap with the U.S.
What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?
Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.
The Iran War Is Spiraling Out of Trump’s Control
Will Russia and China step up their support for Iran?
The Island of Rationality and the First Amendment
Making political speech more complicated and expensive.
Is a Monument to Power Un-American?
Historians see the president’s proposed triumphal arch as a departure from the tradition of and meaning behind American monuments.
The Tension Between Innovation and Standardization in Warfighting
Successful warfare requires both, but the balance is hard to strike.
The Race to Evacuate the Wounded in Ukraine
Soldiers dodge drones to rescue injured comrades on the frontlines.
Hamas Agreed to Disarm. That Doesn’t Mean It Will.
Trump’s Gaza deal could provide the blueprint for peace—or it could devolve amid Hamas’ refusal to disarm and Israel’s reluctance to withdraw.
Nationals trade breakout starter Foster Griffin to Guardians - The Washington Post
Nationals trade breakout starter Foster Griffin to Guardians The Washington Post
Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
Three large wildfires raced through neighborhoods in and around Spokane, Washington, the weekend of Aug. 1, 2026, destroying at least 600 homes and … Source
Astronomers find signs of disaster on Neptune’s moons that destroyed ‘ancient worlds’
New research is revealing more about the planet Neptune than we ever knew – including shining light on a huge celestial disaster that ‘destroyed … Source
The GOP Thinks Relitigating the Pandemic Will Help Them in the Midterms
There are some ways in which they’re right. But then there are all the ways that they’re wrong. If you have vivid memories of President Donald Trump’s … Source
First deaths related to cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan - The Washington Post
First deaths related to cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan The Washington Post
Mexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say
Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, alleged leader of Los Rs tied to CJNG, faces charges in the livestreamed killing of Valeria Márquez and a mayor's assassination.
Patients refusing to be treated by non-white staff as NHS reports shocking rise in racism
NHS staff have been called "dirty foreigners" and "monkeys" amid a "noticeable" and "unacceptable" rise in racism from patients, a survey has found.
Moscow bombing exposes potential security gaps around Putin’s military elite, expert says
An analyst warns Putin’s effort to project normalcy may have left Moscow exposed after a fatal restaurant bombing reportedly targeted a senior Russian general at a private celebration.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Cyborg diving suits for cockroaches, why sleepy sperm whales blow bubbles, Betelgeuse's companion star.
Trump Baselessly Claims He Is Viral 40-Pound Tabby Cat Named Daddy Cinnamon
WASHINGTON—Promoting the unfounded assertion in an effort to improve his polling, President Donald Trump baselessly claimed during a White House press conference Monday that he was a viral 40-pound tabby cat named “Daddy Cinnamon.” “Yes, that’s right, folks—I’m the adorable, adorable fluffy furball who has been crawling all over your social media feeds,” the commander-in-chief […] The post Trump Baselessly Claims He Is Viral 40-Pound Tabby Cat Named Daddy Cinnamon appeared first on The Onion.
Lego deploys Hubble Space Telescope as detailed desktop model
The orbiting observatory in minifigure scale.
Meet the Rabbi Leading Iran’s Thousands of Jews
Yehuda Gerami walks a line between politics and religion, trying to maintain one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities.
Rep. Max Miller: ‘I Refuse To Resign Over What My Wife Made Me Do’
The post Rep. Max Miller: ‘I Refuse To Resign Over What My Wife Made Me Do’ appeared first on The Onion.
The Iran War Is a Heavy Tax on Our Asian Allies
Sacrificing (even more) global partners on the altar of Donald Trump’s political cowardice.
Jordan Is Learning Its U.S. Alliance Has a Price in the Iran War
The kingdom has become a target for Tehran as the U.S. relies more on its desert bases.
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