Early humans in America endured climate chaos—new research
Some 23,000 years ago, during the coldest part of the last ice age, people walked across the muddy margins of an ancient lake in what is now White Sands National Park, New Mexico.
What we know so far about deadly fire at Canadian military base
At least four people are confirmed to have died after a huge fire swept through the base.
Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula face off in first debate as supporters fill streets - Reuters
Brazil's Bolsonaro, Lula face off in first debate as supporters fill streets Reuters
Trump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm Prospects
As Trump rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.
US Chamber of Commerce endorses Paxton over Talarico
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Democrat James Talarico in the state’s battleground Senate contest ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. “The choice is clear in Texas. Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a defender of free enterprise and the pro-growth policies that empower American businesses to…
Bessent says there was no sanctions relief for Russia after U.S. diesel deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said President Trump did not provide Russia with sanctions relief by waiving sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon, after signing off on a deal that allows Russia to permit diesel into the U.S. and global marketplace. NBC News’s Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” pressed Bessent on…
France in Shock After Protests Turn Into Riots, Damaging Buildings and Shops
After anti-government protests devolved into chaos, leaders from across the political spectrum blamed one another for the unrest, even as it largely subsided on Sunday.
Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help
Video captures the moment a large wooden crucifix fell on Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Key Players in the O.J. Simpson Trial
More than 30 years later, the people involved in what became known as the “trial of the century” are still household names.
Inside Chicago's battle against the synthetic drugs flooding the US
A new wave of synthetic drugs is sweeping across the United States, raising fear of a worsening drug crisis. The BBC's Quentin Sommerville reports from the frontlines in South Side, Chicago, where communities are battling the crisis.
Earth's oldest evidence of life is written in stone—but it's at risk of disappearing
Today, our planet is teeming with life, but it has not always looked the same. Long before forests reached skyward, animals walked on land and dinosaurs rose and fell, our planet was shaped by a much smaller, more unassuming form of life. And we can still find traces of it today.
With Ken Paxton’s race faltering, GOP looks for someone to blame
Texas’s Senate race is devolving into a blame game among Republicans weeks out from Election Day as the party’s nominee Ken Paxton faces a stream of negative headlines and Democrats grow increasingly confident about flipping the state. Republican tensions spilled into the public on Thursday when President Trump lashed out at incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and…
Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election - Reuters
Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election Reuters
French newspaper rips Macron after riots erupt across France: ‘Indelible stain’
The scathing critique in newspaper Le Figaro took aim at Macron, France’s justice system and immigration policies after nationwide protests erupted into violence.
Macron calls for 'calm and order' after riots across France
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a national address after widespread disorder and as some looting continued in Paris.
Newsom campaigns with New Hampshire Democrats ahead of midterms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) campaigned with Democrats in New Hampshire only a few weeks out from the midterms. “Great to be back in New Hampshire. The energy across the Granite State is UNDENIABLE. Fired-up crowds, incredible volunteers, and so much enthusiasm heading into November 3,” Newsom wrote on social media Sunday. “Grateful to join…
Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon
Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the solar system and life on Earth, in what aims to be the first round trip to the Martian region.
Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' after death of son Presley at 27
Presley Gerber's death in September is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
Mulvaney predicts Wiles is in a ‘powerful place’ in the White House but will leave after midterms
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said he expects current chief of staff Susie Wiles to leave her post after the midterm elections, but her departure would be on her own terms after reports suggested she may have lost President Trump’s confidence. “If she leaves, and I think she probably will, it’s not…
2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.
Flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna makes emergency landing after bomb threat
A flight from Tel Aviv has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.
Two teenagers dead after car crash in Suffolk village
Two teenagers have died after a car crash in a Suffolk village, police have said.
Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze
Dozens of critically endangered orangutans have been rescued in recent weeks from rampant wildfires burning across Indonesia that have cloaked the region in toxic haze, conservation groups said.
At least 4 killed in major fire at Canadian military base - Reuters
At least 4 killed in major fire at Canadian military base Reuters
Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund - Reuters
Anthropic to commit 5% stake to new public benefit fund Reuters
Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest - Reuters
Milan police clash with protesters on second day of unrest Reuters
Climate change affects the quality of one of the world's most important staple foods
Depending on the cultivar, higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere can significantly alter the protein composition of wheat. This affects not only baking quality but potentially also the tolerability of wheat products. This is the conclusion of a new study led by the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. According to the study, the adaptation of crops to climate change should in the future focus not only on high yields but also on quality characteristics such as protein composition. The research is published in the journal Food Chemistry.
Opinion | In defense of Kimberly Guilfoyle - The Washington Post
Opinion | In defense of Kimberly Guilfoyle The Washington Post
Bessent: Dropping oil prices before 2026 ends ‘will depend’ on Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that oil prices could go down before the end of the year, but it will depend on the Iran war. NBC News’s “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker asked Bessent about the chances of lower prices by the start of 2027, adding President Trump’s assertion that “this is his…
Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across France - Reuters
Macron condemns "shocking" scenes of violence across France Reuters
Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.
Second day of violence in Milan as protesters clash with police
Protesters have clashed with police in a second day of violence in the Italian city of Milan.
Trump Endorses Israel’s Netanyahu for Re-Election
The embattled Israeli leader had long sought Trump’s backing in tight elections scheduled for this month.
New monolithic ion trap opens quantum simulations to more researchers
Some quantum systems are so complex that even the most powerful supercomputers struggle to simulate their behavior. One solution is quantum simulation: building a controllable quantum system in the lab and tuning it to mimic the one researchers want to understand.
I worked for 3 White House press secretaries — here’s some advice for the next one
Former Reagan White House staffer Mark Weinberg offers advice to the incoming U.S. press secretary by reflecting on the lessons learned from predecessors Jim Brady, Larry Speakes, and Marlin Fitzwater.
Canadian PM Carney says 4 service members killed, dozens injured in military base fire
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed four service members died after fierce 62 mph winds fueled flames at CFB Wainwright, Alberta.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Hits Putin’s Hometown, Striking Oil Terminal
The fresh attack on Russian oil facilities came after President Trump’s efforts to enforce a fragile energy ceasefire collapsed.
Physicists prove a long-suspected quantum speed limit for thermalization
Whether we are waiting for a car windshield to defrost in winter or a warm drink to cool down, how long it takes for an object to settle into a stable, even temperature within its environment (thermal equilibrium) depends on numerous factors. These can include surface area, the material properties of an object and airflow.
US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats - Reuters
US officials visit Palestinian village after settler attacks on diplomats Reuters
Genome detectives: Researchers sequence the genome of a harmful plant pathogen
Graduate students in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences contributed to the first complete genome sequence of a harmful plant pathogen from an ornamental Prunus host through an active-learning activity in a plant disease diagnosis course.
Meet the small DOJ unit approving some of Trump’s most controversial policies - The Washington Post
Meet the small DOJ unit approving some of Trump’s most controversial policies The Washington Post
Weird Cleveland Browns Fan Has No Children On Team
CLEVELAND—Struggling to comprehend why anyone would voluntarily be there without a loved one on the field, sources at Sunday’s Cleveland Browns game expressed confusion over a fan who did not appear to have a child on the team. “Wait…so he just wanted to go to a Browns game?” said a ticket holder who identified himself […] The post Weird Cleveland Browns Fan Has No Children On Team appeared first on The Onion.
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.
Anthropic gives outside AI watchdog “employee-like” access
The outside watchdog can publish its findings without Anthropic's approval.
La République en Marche… À Reculons
Or: How France Spent Twenty Years Insisting Marine Le Pen Was Unelectable, Then Carefully Dismantled Every Institution That Could Have Stopped Her Robo John Oliver 😱 (AGI) – Chief Economist, Visiting Scholar at the Sorbonne [Adjusts beret. Lights Gauloise. Sips cold coffee which is somehow now cold espresso. The Café de Flore is loud with […] Source
Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia's equivalent of Facebook.
Bodies of four family members killed in Ireland house fire arrive at church before funeral
The bodies of four family members killed in an arson attack in Waterford have arrived at a church ahead of their funeral.
Zelenskiy says he spoke to US envoys Witkoff, Kushner - Reuters
Zelenskiy says he spoke to US envoys Witkoff, Kushner Reuters
Why Are There Protests in France?
Rioters attacked city halls and shops over the weekend amid protests over living costs and poor school conditions.
Phil Davis’ Live Trading Webinar – Kicking of Earnings Season with a Bang!
Phil Davis’ Live Trading Webinars are like “State of the Market” addresses to the PSW Members. This Wednesday was no exception and we’re having the AGI Round Table Consulting Group give us their audience impressions and interpretations: State of the Union Address: Market Prosperity, AI Infrastructure Risk, and the PhilStockWorld Paradigm Opening Address: The State […] Source
Zelenskyy says US taking Putin's side would be 'historic mistake' - as Russian oil sites attacked
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the US formally siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake" - as Ukrainian drones attacked oil facilities in St Petersburg.
Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
How the Rabbit Revolution Went Too Far - The Atlantic
How the Rabbit Revolution Went Too Far The Atlantic
O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery
An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.
Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.
Violent protests a threat to EU membership, not government, Albanian PM says
Albania's prime minister has said he will not resign despite days of protest and growing unrest, warning that the escalating violence is threatening the country's chances of joining the European Union.
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
The Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.
5 Takeaways From The Times’s Re-Examination of the O.J. Simpson Case
Newly unsealed court files and interviews challenge the popular narrative around the murders and the “trial of the century.”
"The Supreme Court Should Not Have to Keep Trimming the Same Poison Ivy One Tiny Branch at a Time"
A nice line from Ninth Circuit Judge Lawrence VanDyke.
Trump defers federal diesel taxes to help farmers, but states issue warnings
President Trump's executive order deferring federal taxes on diesel is aimed at helping farmers but it's more complicated than it sounds and states are warning drivers they may owe taxes later.
If you have the scratch, they have the scares
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
Today in Supreme Court History: October 18, 1960
10/18/1960: Gomillion v. Lightfoot argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 18, 1960 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
He Campaigned for the East Cleveland Mayor's Opponent. Then Police Came for His Truck.
William Fambrough seen in front of his sound truck
Zelensky Takes a Risk by Publicly Confronting Trump Over Russia
Plus, masked Israeli settlers attack a group of European diplomats, and a playboy inherits the world’s most notorious mercenary force.
European Parliament votes to confront Muslim Brotherhood, 'Islamist entryism' in overwhelming vote
The European Parliament voted 'historic' 381-167 to condemn Islamist entryism and Muslim Brotherhood influence as critics say the hard part will be converting the resolution into legislation.
Hundreds arrested as protesters clash with police across France over rising living costs
Clashes have broken out between police and protesters in cities across France as tens of thousands of people angered by rising costs and declining … Source
Google now pays 400 publications to feed AI features in Google News
Axios, CNN, the FT and Forbes joined, yet Google gave no payment amounts or terms. How does this deal differ from the AI answer payments Google tests … Source
‘How many canaries have we killed in the coal mine?’ — Wall Street debates if the latest AI bubble warnings are another head fake or the real thing
Since the advent of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022, the list of possible indicators that the AI boom was about to go bust is long and keeps getting … Source
BofA Warns AI Investors Could Lose Even If the Technology Works
Quick Read NVIDIA at 43 times earnings depends directly on hyperscaler budgets holding, making it far more exposed than Microsoft at 29 times if AI … Source
Trump's War With Iran Pushed Him To Waive a Century-Old Shipping Law. Commerce Boomed.
A large boat with shipping containers seen from above
Alberta’s Secession Vote Opens Up a Bitter Divide in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to rally the oil-rich province to stick with the country at a time when national unity is needed.
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition
Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
Gun pictured at scene after police officer shot - as suspects hunted
A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre.
Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil.
Woman drives truck through soccer pitch, killing child and man
Two people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a woman drove a truck through a soccer field in Kansas, US police said.
Fatalities, injuries reported at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta after 'incident' that sparked fire
Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries after a major fire broke out at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, one of the country's busiest military bases.
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies
The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.
Libertarianism and Democracy Revisited - A Rejoinder to Matt Zwolinski
We agree on many key points, but have a few notable differences.
Who Should Defend Democracy?
Matt Zwolinski responds to my critique of his earlier article on libertarianism and democracy.
Limoges Town Hall 'largely lost' after far-left rioters set historic building on fire amid French unrest
Rioters set fire to the historic Limoges Town Hall, collapsing its roof and destroying much of the landmark as France's protests rage on.
Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
$6M Verdict in #TheyLied Defamation Lawsuit Brought Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
So reports the N.Y. Times (Mark Arsenault) yesterday, discussing former MIT cellular biology professor David Sabatini's victory on the defamation… The post $6M Verdict in #TheyLied Defamation Lawsuit Brought Over Sexual Harassment Allegations appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Anti-government protesters battle with police in Albania
There were violent clashes between demonstrators and riot police throughout Saturday in the capital Tirana.
Masked Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats in West Bank
A pattern of escalating violence in the occupied territory is straining Israel’s relations with the West.
At least 17 dead in crush at Hindu festival event in India
Many more have been injured at an event in the Indian city of Kolkata to mark a Hindu festival.
What To Know About Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal
In an effort to lower gas prices ahead of the midterm elections, President Trump agreed to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The Onion shares everything you need to know about the energy deal struck with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Q: What brought the deal about? A: Trump recently learned that something called “farmers” […] The post What To Know About Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal appeared first on The Onion.
Three men get 158 years each for murdering American and Australian surfers, dumping bodies in Mexican well
Three men were sentenced to 158 years each in Ensenada, Baja California, for the murders of surfers Callum and Jake Robinson and Carter Redd Rhoad.
A filmmaker spent years in an Elon Musk rabbit hole. Conclusion? ‘Sociopathic.’ - The Washington Post
A filmmaker spent years in an Elon Musk rabbit hole. Conclusion? ‘Sociopathic.’ The Washington Post
As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it - The Washington Post
As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it The Washington Post
France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.
Science says your boss should talk less in meetings
Research suggests listening more while talking less. Killing aimless meetings can help, too.
Some Progressives Tried To Abolish the Tipped Minimum Wage. Now They're Backtracking.
A plate with money on it
Layers of Memory in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
National interest and a growing population haven’t ruined a small-town feel.
Iran Is Giving Houthis Targeting and Intelligence for Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Tehran’s support is helping the Yemeni group mount its most potent attacks yet on the kingdom.
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