A.I. Companies Are Recruiting Electricians and Carpenters by the Thousands
The future of artificial intelligence depends on finding more skilled humans for some very physical jobs.
Noah Kahan hits Trump over use of song in social post: ‘Would never approve’
Indie singer Noah Kahan slammed President Trump on Tuesday over the use of his song “American Cars” a recent Instagram post by the White House. “Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration,” Kahan said in the comments. “Made in America is BACK,” the White House captioned the…
Trump makes new demands for Russia, Iran sanctions bill named for Graham
President Trump on Wednesday issued a new demand for lawmakers to amend a Russia sanctions bill and grant him authorities to tariff Iran, likely complicating the legislation’s path forward as it heads to a vote in the House. Democrats, while largely supporting the legislation, have already raised concerns about the expansive tariff powers it grants…
Senators Cornyn and Tillis Threaten to Block Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the attorney general nominee of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.
Zendaya on working with Tom Holland in Spider-Man: ‘When you’re best friends it’s easy’
The couple walked the white carpet at the London premiere of their latest film, Spiderman: Brand New Day.
Canada’s Answer to Trump’s Tariffs: More Energy Deals With Europe
The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.
Families Face Anxiety, Angst as Loved Ones Are Deployed to Fight Iran
As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.
Zelensky says he asked Trump for emergency package of Patriot missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he’d asked President Trump for a “winter package” that consists of 300 Patriot interceptors to fend off the Kremlin amid its war with Kyiv. The request follows Trump’s approval for Ukraine to manufacture its own interceptors earlier this month, however, Zelensky said the process would take too long. …
Sudan's forgotten war leaves millions hungry as global attention remains elsewhere
El Fasher and El Obeid remain flashpoints as UN reports detail war crimes, mass rape, and genocide conditions in Sudan's escalating civil war.
Why Capitalism Is the Most Moral Economic System
John Stossel stands in front of photos of people conducting business transactions
5 takeaways on Fauci’s hostile Senate hearing, GOP contempt threats
Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing on Wednesday ended up being an hourslong opportunity for Republicans to vent criticisms, arguments and theories on the COVID-19 response as the veteran government scientist adamantly refused to answer any questions. Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly 40…
Microsoft tops quarterly cloud growth estimates, easing spending concerns - Reuters
Microsoft tops quarterly cloud growth estimates, easing spending concerns Reuters
Trump loses ground with GOP as overall approval sinks to 32 percent: Quinnipiac poll
As public criticism of President Trump’s job performance persists amid the months-long Iran war and resulting strains on the U.S. economy, the president is losing support from some voters in his party, according to a survey released Wednesday. The latest Quinnipiac University poll found that only 32 percent of all registered voters support how the…
Trump to unveil $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport, sources say - Reuters
Trump to unveil $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport, sources say Reuters
Pentagon: New casualty category for renewed Iran fighting tied to end of Operation Epic Fury
The Pentagon said its new category for the number of U.S. deaths and injuries to service members for renewed fighting with Iran is tied to the end of Operation Epic Fury. The department removed the four service members who died and dozens of those injured in the recent fighting against Iran from the Pentagon’s Defense…
Trump Administration Is Repurposing Federal Land for A.I. Data Centers
In the latest example, the Energy Department will convert a shuttered Cold War-era uranium enrichment facility into a data center campus and gas plants.
TMZ’s Levin backs ‘amazing public servant’ Fauci following hearing
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is sticking up for Dr. Anthony Fauci as the nation’s former top infectious disease expert was hit with attacks from Republicans during a contentious Senate hearing Wednesday. “I have not used TMZ’s YouTube channel to vent personal feelings, but I am going to today,” Levin said in a video posted by…
Sanctions Bill Would Give Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would allow President Trump to impose tariffs on the biggest importers of Russian energy.
Senate unanimously agrees to oppose pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The Senate unanimously agreed Wednesday that Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender and collaborator of Jeffrey Epstein, should not be allowed a presidential pardon or clemency of any kind. The resolution was brought by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), who said it was to prevent acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whom President Trump nominated to stay…
Sheriff blasts FBI’s Patel over ‘inaccurate’ claims in Nancy Guthrie case
Sheriff Chris Nanos say FBI Director Kash Patel was "misinformed" and revealed the two have never spoken.
Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports - Reuters
Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port, Ambrey reports Reuters
Carney plays down idea of curbing Canadian oil supplies to US amid trade war - Reuters
Carney plays down idea of curbing Canadian oil supplies to US amid trade war Reuters
Federal Court Slaps Down Rhode Island Town's Surprise Seizure of Family's Land
Johnston, Rhode Island town hall
EXCLUSIVE: US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap Reuters
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Iran Gambles on Escalation With Surprise Attack on U.S. Forces
The attack illustrates a shift in which Tehran has grown more comfortable with the war. Trump was quoted as saying the U.S. will hit Iran hard.
Two New Jersey Men Accused of Supporting Islamic State Plead Guilty
A third man in Washington state also pleaded guilty to conspiring to fight for the militant group in Syria.
Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play
Google's new API relies on parents to set age ranges in Family Link.
Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during tense US Senate hearing about Covid origins
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
Elon Musk’s xAI is trying to sue its way out of a Grok reckoning
Musk defends Grok, says Minnesota's nudifying app ban is unconstitutional.
Why Republicans Aren’t Funding the Texas Senate Race Yet
The peculiar dynamic is playing out in Texas, where the fate of the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, will help decide which party controls the U.S. Senate.
Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies
Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.
New Article on "The State Constitutional Case Against Exclusionary Zoning"
It is the first comprehensive analysis of how to use state constitutional law to combat exclusionary zoning. Coauthored with Josh Braver.
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour after their World Cup final loss to Spain and throughout the tournament.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity
The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.
Trump Demanded Details of Agents’ Interview of Comey, New Filing Says
The request suggests the intense personal involvement of President Trump in investigating one of his longtime critics, the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey.
Taylor Swift Sues Ella Langley For Bangs Infringement
NEW YORK—Arguing that the country artist’s hairstyle was damaging the value of her own well-established signature look, pop star Taylor Swift filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Ella Langley of bangs infringement. “Ms. Langley’s shaggy curtain bangs are clearly a direct copy of Swift’s Lover-era hair,” Swift’s attorney Douglas Baldridge wrote in the court filing, which […] The post Taylor Swift Sues Ella Langley For Bangs Infringement appeared first on The Onion.
France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes
"It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.
Eni eyes fast development for Venezuela's oilfield Junin 5 - Reuters
Eni eyes fast development for Venezuela's oilfield Junin 5 Reuters
Border Agents Can Lie to Search Your Phone, but Wiping Your Own Data Could Land You in Prison
A smartphone showing the GrapheneOS
Anthropic is finding bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them
Microsoft is on a mad dash behind the scenes to patch exploits before hackers find them.
'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan shouldn't have written the movie himself
The renowned classics scholar caused a stir when her critical review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey went viral. Wilson explains her reaction to the film and why she's translating the poem again.
Cert Denied, Cert Delayed, Cert Granted
In at least four cases, the Court denied cert over three dissentals, and then resolved the same issue a year or more later.
NASA Requires Astronauts In Training To Drop To 25 Pounds To Simulate Weight On Moon
HOUSTON—Instituting the health mandate in order to ensure proper acclimation to the reduced gravity of Earth’s only natural satellite, NASA officials announced Wednesday that it would require astronauts in training to drop down to 25 pounds in order to simulate their weight on the moon. “We want to be as thorough as possible in our […] The post NASA Requires Astronauts In Training To Drop To 25 Pounds To Simulate Weight On Moon appeared first on The Onion.
New AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck
Improved efficiency in EPP mode leads to ~32% jump in "1% low" frame rates.
Beyond the Panic: Study Finds That Most Teens Use Social Media Moderately
A teenager using a smartphone
Gaming and IRL worlds collide in Jumanji: Open World trailer
"I'm beginning to suspect we are not in Jumanji."
How Jailhouse Snitches Send Innocent People to Death Row
Billy Binion appears on the left. Pamela Colloff appears on the right. An image of two male inmates behind prison bars appears in the center square. Bold text across the top of the screen reads "Is the System Corrupt?"
China Closes the Satellite Gap in Space Race With the U.S.
Beijing is chipping away at American space power, giving Beijing the potential to impair rival networks and blunt U.S. military might.
Amy Winehouse's father ordered to pay almost £1m to late singer's friends
Amy Winehouse's father has been ordered to pay just under £1m to two of his daughter's friends after a failed High Court claim over the auctioning of the late singer's items.
BBC axes several popular TV shows as part of major cuts
Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live At The Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the broadcaster makes "really tough choices" to try and save £500m over the next three years.
Mammoth remains revealed in Bulgaria after Danube water levels hit record low - Reuters
Mammoth remains revealed in Bulgaria after Danube water levels hit record low Reuters
Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says - Reuters
Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says Reuters
Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains
Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.
Body of British woman 'found inside suitcase' in Greece
The body of a Scottish woman has reportedly been found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens.
What happens when you put AI to work deciphering lost languages?
AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.
Adult Man Genuinely Inspired By AI Video Of Lion Wearing Rolex
IRVINE, CA—Eyes widening in awe as the 3D-rendered content appeared on his Instagram feed, local 38-year-old Derek Ludlow reported Wednesday that he felt genuinely inspired by an AI-generated video of a lion wearing a Rolex. “Holy shit, this cat’s got a big-ass watch, he’s wearing a tuxedo, and he’s smoking the fattest cigar I’ve ever […] The post Adult Man Genuinely Inspired By AI Video Of Lion Wearing Rolex appeared first on The Onion.
Weakening Wednesday – FOMC Edition
5 and a half hours to Warsh! Why should one man have so much power? Powell and Yellen gave us transparency and even Bernanke was more transparent than Greenspan, who redefined opacity as a concept for 20 years. Now Warsh wants to bring opacity back but is that because he thinks we’re better off not […] Source
The Quake Struck Japan. Eighty Minutes Later, a Lethal Explosion.
The powerful earthquake killed at least 13 people, including three at a mall that exploded after the initial shaking.
More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say
U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic
The U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting after Iran attacked U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday. And, a Senate committee will question Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google's SynthID watermark is hard to break, but it doesn't solve AI disinformation
Deciding what's real on the Internet won't be easy in the future.
Warsh’s Inflation Problem
Plus: Iran fires missiles at U.S. troops in Jordan, Netanyahu visits the White House, and the Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.
Antisemitic violence reaches deadliest level since 1994, new global report finds
The J7 report reveals 20 people were killed in antisemitic attacks in 2025, marking the deadliest year since 1994 with a 97% rise in violence.
China, Russia, Iran and North Korea form 'axis of aggressors' that could overwhelm US, book warns
A new report documents 616 instances of security cooperation among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, warning of a dangerous simultaneity problem.
Democratic Socialists’ Rise Rattles Mainstream Democrats
Plus, we cover what to watch for at today’s Fed meeting and why Europe’s wildfires are so intense this year.
'Machines are collaborators' at this new museum of AI art
"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.
As extreme heat grips the South and West, here's how to stay safe
Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.
More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.
French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
A husband in France found five decomposing babies in cardboard boxes after arguing with his wife, who had given birth at home to a baby boy the day before.
How Can Republicans Win in Blue States? Try Collectivism.
In New York, the GOP can contend with the DSA by forming a visible coalition with crossover appeal.
A Socialist Takeover Is Not Imminent
Socialism still isn’t very popular, even among those dissatisfied with our economy.
Former world football president criticises FIFA plan to sell $4bn stake
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised a controversial plan by world football's governing body to sell a stake in its competitions.
Opinion | When governing by spreadsheet, numbers become accusations - The Washington Post
Opinion | When governing by spreadsheet, numbers become accusations The Washington Post
FCC bans foreign humanoid robots, expanding campaign against Chinese tech - The Washington Post
FCC bans foreign humanoid robots, expanding campaign against Chinese tech The Washington Post
Iran inmates sew lips shut in mass hunger strike at notorious US-sanctioned jail: report
Over 1,000 inmates at Ghezel Hesar Prison enter a third week of hunger strike against Iran's executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest.
Japan Quake Leads to Mall Collapse; Death Toll Rises to 13
Rescue operations were under way at a shopping mall and over 200,000 people in the region were issued with evacuation orders.
The Unmaking of Anthony Fauci (shared)
He built an empire. It did not last. When Anthony Fauci arrives on Capitol Hill tomorrow to testify before Congress, he will be trailed by a security detail he’s paying for himself. Fauci has been testifying before the nation’s elected officials for roughly four decades now, since his days at the … Source
Iran Rejects Omani Proposal to Share Strait of Hormuz, Demands More Control
Mediators see Iran’s position on the critical waterway as a setback to efforts to revive U.S.-Iran peace deal.
86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill
In a massive show of bipartisanship, 86 senators voted to move forward with a Russia and Iran sanctions bill that had been championed by the late Sen. … Source
Why Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average
The wildfires sweeping France and Spain this week are the largest blazes either country has faced in modern history. This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. An underappreciated surreality of … Source
The American Commentator Making Excuses for Iran - The Atlantic
The American Commentator Making Excuses for Iran The Atlantic
Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US. See map
Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke. "A heat dome over the Texas Panhandle will push into the Southwest U.S. late this week," said Chad Merrill, senior … Source
Lake Mead, Lake Powell nearing record low levels, data shows
Hydrologists began warning about the Colorado River basin earlier this year. Water levels at the two largest reservoirs in the country -- Lake Mead … Source
College professor busted 32 out of 35 students using AI on a final — after they all made the same lazy mistake
A professor snuck an extra test into his students’ final exam prompt — and revealed 32 out of his 35 students had used artificial intelligence to … Source
Netanyahu Finds Diminished Welcome From Trump as Iran War Drags On
Before the two leaders met, the Trump administration pressed the Israeli prime minister to show he was serious about advancing peace talks in Lebanon and Gaza.
Iran hangs 2 protesters in public, crowd cries 'dishonorable' as security fires tear gas
Two young men were publicly hanged in Isfahan's Shahid Alikhani Square, prompting onlookers to protest before Iranian security forces fired tear gas.
Deadly French wildfires threaten missile plants, nuclear sites as fourth heatwave looms
Missile factories and nuclear research sites near Bordeaux face evacuation as wildfires scorch over 104,000 acres in France's worst blaze on record.
The Chinese Hand in American Climate Advocacy
Beijing finds a useful tool for undermining U.S. energy dominance in the environmental movement.
World-famous Catholic shrine torched, 'Devil in a skirt' scrawled on Virgin Mary statue
Surveillance footage shows a man pouring gasoline on the altar at St. James Church as the Medjugorje shrine was vandalized days before a major festival.
Burma approves death penalty for scammers months after FBI's $8 billion crypto crackdown
Burma's new law mandates the death penalty for internet scammers months after the FBI's $8 billion Bitcoin seizure from a criminal network.
LeBron James: ‘I Will Never Forget My Los Angeles Roots’
The post LeBron James: ‘I Will Never Forget My Los Angeles Roots’ appeared first on The Onion.
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