Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100 - The Washington Post
Alan Greenspan, most powerful central banker of modern times, dies at 100 The Washington Post
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
His departure in the coming weeks clears a path for Andy Burnham, a popular Labour Party mayor, to become the country’s seventh prime minister in a decade.
Opinion | These ‘city killers’ threaten civilization. Hunt them down. - The Washington Post
Opinion | These ‘city killers’ threaten civilization. Hunt them down. The Washington Post
Ukraine Escalates Crimea Attacks, Creating a New Pressure Point for Russia
To pressure Moscow, Ukraine is stepping up an air campaign to isolate the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Federal judge quashes Trump DOJ subpoenas aimed at Minnesota’s Walz, Frey
A federal judge in Minnesota has tossed out multiple Department of Justice (DOJ) grand jury subpoenas aimed at Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) and other officials in the state. U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz wrote there was “no doubt” the DOJ issued the subpoenas to “harass” political opponents of President…
Ten Years After Brexit, the Dismal Verdict Is In
Brexit was supposed to let Britain return to a time when it still counted as a global power. A decade later, the costs are blindingly apparent.
Dead duckling found in Reflecting Pool
Onlookers found a dead duckling in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Sunday, sparking concerns about the water conditions inside the newly renovated landmark. Photos of the dead duckling floating in the pool next to green algae surfaced online days after the Trump administration completed over $13 million worth of repairs to the site in…
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
Judge Finds Justice Dept. Overreach in Subpoenas to Minnesota Officials
The judge quashed the subpoenas, writing that they were designed to “harass and retaliate against” Democratic officials who bucked the Trump administration on immigration enforcement.
Opinion | Israel Isn’t a Party to the Iran Deal
We will continue to defend ourselves against attacks from the Islamic Republic and its terrorist proxies.
Clive Davis, Music Industry Titan Who Signed Whitney Houston, Dies at 94
He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music’s most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.
YouTube Stars Take Center Stage at Creative Artists Agency
For years, creators were on the fringes at Creative Artists Agency, a Hollywood talent behemoth. Now the agency is putting them center stage.
Doorbell cam filmed Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home
Tesla touts Autopilot as lifesaving a day after grandmother died in crash.
Did you know? Alan Greenspan and Ayn Rand were close friends
One of the most intellectually important relationships in the life of the late Fed chair Alan Greenspan was with his close friend, the formidable novelist and libertarian thinker Ayn Rand.
India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets - Reuters
India's Tata Electronics hit by cyber breach claiming to expose Apple, Tesla trade secrets Reuters
Hassett: Warsh ‘not asking the White House for advice’ on interest rates
National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said Monday that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is not soliciting advice from the White House on monetary policy. “We’re very close friends,” Hassett said on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” referring to Warsh. “We’ve known each other for 30 years. … We definitely talk,” he told host Joe Kernen.…
How Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War?
Abelardo De La Espriella, who has vowed to destroy traffickers with military power, appears set to be the country’s next president.
11 Essential Songs Shepherded by Clive Davis
The label boss, who died on Monday, had a passion for hits — especially ones he masterminded — during his formidable tenures at Columbia, Arista and J Records.
New federal rule exposes rift between unions and their members
The Department of Labor has finalized a new regulation to increase union members' access to financial information about their union, which the AFL-CIO is attempting to block in court, despite the fact that it would increase transparency and accountability in the labor movement.
Live updates: Vance optimistic as Iran talks make solid progress
Vice President Vance on Monday reported notable progress in talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. The first day of talks, Sunday, “was a very, very good day. We made a lot of good progress. We did exactly what we wanted to do,” he said. It was unclear how long he would remain in Europe or…
Thirteen drown across France as people seek relief from European heatwave - Reuters
Thirteen drown across France as people seek relief from European heatwave Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as megacap tech drags; Iran developments watched - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as megacap tech drags; Iran developments watched Reuters
Who is Andy Burnham, likely Starmer successor as British prime minister?
Labour Party member Andy Burnham is likely to become the next British prime minister after incumbent Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he will resign once there is a new leader in place. Starmer’s resignation could have led to a divisive contest among Labour Party lawmakers, but Burnham, 56, quickly won the support of former…
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Confirmed Ebola cases in outbreak zone top 1,000
Congo’s Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed that there are more than 1,000 cases of Ebola in the country. The ministry reported that there have been 1,003 cumulative confirmed cases and 254 cumulative deaths. Most cases are in the Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Health workers fear that a displacement camp in Ituri…
Judge denies correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect’s bid to disqualify Blanche, Pirro
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from Cole Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents’ dinner shooter, to bar acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro from being involved in the case. “In line with longstanding precedent, the Court finds that neither the officials’ dinner attendance nor their statements after the…
High-level U.S.-Iran talks conclude with a road map for peace, mediators say - The Washington Post
High-level U.S.-Iran talks conclude with a road map for peace, mediators say The Washington Post
How AI is accelerating America’s environmental cleanup mission
The Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission stands as this generation’s great scientific endeavor.
From algae to Iran, Trump should do things right instead of just doing things
Trump's "get things done and worry about the fallout later" approach has resulted in a series of failures, such as the Reflecting Pool renovation and the Iran deal, which have left the American public questioning his competence, accountability and judgement.
Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors - Reuters
Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors Reuters
U.S. Allows Iran to Sell Oil in Dollars for First Time in Decades
The decision temporarily dismantles sanctions imposed on Tehran’s oil industry, making it easier for the regime to repatriate profits from its crude exports.
What It Takes to Bring a Ukrainian Home From Russian Captivity
Watch to see what life looks like after a prisoner swap, one of the few areas of cooperation between Russia and Ukraine.
Supreme Court Restores Conviction in 1979 Murder of Etan Patz
Pedro Hernandez was convicted in 2017 of kidnapping and murdering the 6-year-old boy, but an appeals court in July had said Mr. Hernandez was entitled to a new trial.
Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran’s leverage, Israel’s attacks, MAGA’s backlash - The Washington Post
Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran’s leverage, Israel’s attacks, MAGA’s backlash The Washington Post
Secret Emails Reveal Sketchy Tactics in California Public Health's Tobacco Ban 'Endgame'
Against a yellow background, a cigarette is covered by the ban symbol, in front of a screenshot of an email with these words highlighted in yellow: "for your eyes only."
Can You Pass the Test That Strikes Fear Into China’s High-Schoolers?
Try a selection of questions from the notoriously difficult “Gaokao” university entrance exam.
SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash - Reuters
SpaceX turns to bond market to raise capital, reports $100.8 billion cash Reuters
Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
Tennessee to restrict medical aid for critically ill undocumented children - The Washington Post
Tennessee to restrict medical aid for critically ill undocumented children The Washington Post
‘The View’ Asks Its Audience for Help in Battle With F.C.C.
The daytime TV talk show is at the center of a dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over political speech.
WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
Thousands Are Fleeing as Putin Bombs the Donbas Cities He Most Covets
While Kyiv’s fortunes have brightened in other ways in the war, Moscow’s forces are raining bombs and drones on “fortress belt” cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk.
6th Circuit Backs Ban on Ohio Minors Using Social Media Without Parental Permission
Teenager on a smart phone
STAT+: FDA to launch pilot program to speed up early-stage clinical trials
Federal health officials aim to speed up drug development and better compete with China.
Ferrari denies making access to limited edition models conditional on Luce EV purchase - Reuters
Ferrari denies making access to limited edition models conditional on Luce EV purchase Reuters
Study Contends Free Will Disproven By Fact That Humans Repeatedly Eat At Jimmy John’s
CHAMPAIGN, IL—Shedding new light on the concept of voluntary behavior, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign contend in a study published this week that the existence of free will can be disproven by the fact that people repeatedly eat at chain sandwich restaurant Jimmy John’s. “Our exhaustive survey of over 12,000 regular Jimmy John’s […] The post Study Contends Free Will Disproven By Fact That Humans Repeatedly Eat At Jimmy John’s appeared first on The Onion.
China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts say - Reuters
China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts say Reuters
Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center - Reuters
Chevron signs power supply deal with Microsoft for Texas data center Reuters
Congressional Democrats Warn Pulte Against Mass Firings
Current and former officials say the acting director of national intelligence is planning to announce major cuts to his office as early as Monday.
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
House unveils bipartisan kids online safety deal
House lawmakers announced a bipartisan deal on a package for protecting kids online on Monday, months after negotiations on digital and social media regulation fell apart between the two parties. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) said they “worked across the aisle for many months” and found…
My Grandfather's Account of the Early Days of Germany's Attack on the Soviet Union in World War II
Today is the 85th anniversary of that momentous event.
EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits - Reuters
EV maker Lucid to cut about 18% of US workforce, COO Winterhoff exits Reuters
AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal - Reuters
AbbVie sharpens immunology focus with $10.9 billion Apogee deal Reuters
Lucid lays off 1,500 workers in second big cut of the year
The cuts and redundancies are part of a plan to "simplify the company," the CEO says.
Ukraine says it struck Russian missile electronics plant - Reuters
Ukraine says it struck Russian missile electronics plant Reuters
Meta to invest $900 million in India's CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp - Reuters
Meta to invest $900 million in India's CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp Reuters
A US military exercise in space got underway with barely anyone noticing
The Space Force wants to cut the time to field new satellites from years to weeks, days, or hours.
Spain's ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption - Reuters
Spain's ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption Reuters
Plurality in new polling says prediction market betting on elections should be illegal
A plurality of respondents to a new poll believes placing prediction market bets on election outcomes should be illegal. The Politico survey found that 44 percent of 1,167 respondents believe betting on election results should be illegal. Three in 10 respondents said the practice should be legal, while a quarter said they did not know. …
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Netanyahu: ‘No restrictions’ on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel’s continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive from me and the Defence Minister to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] is clear and has not changed:…
Keith Kellogg tells Iranian dissidents the 'window is open' to force regime change in Tehran
Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg urged Iranian dissidents at a Paris NCRI gathering to seize a historic opening, saying the Tehran regime is weaker than ever.
1,250 hp hybrid Corvette shatters the Pikes Peak production record
The high-altitude race is a unique test of car and driver.
Cornyn: Trump ‘seems to revel in chaos’
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president “seems to revel in chaos.” In an interview with the digital news outlet Semafor, Cornyn said that talking to Trump is no longer useful and criticized the administration’s recent…
First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Ends With High Hopes and Big Challenges
Mediators reported progress toward reaching a final deal within 60 days. They also said that negotiators had dwelled on issues that were supposed to be settled.
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies - Reuters
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Reuters
Eliminating this crucial intelligence agency would make America less safe
This would be a massive mistake that undermines the necessary role ODNI plays in coordinating the 18 organizations comprising the intelligence community.
Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense
Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to defensive actions.
Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO - Reuters
Uber-backed Lime seeks up to $1.66 billion valuation in US IPO Reuters
Fox News host Mark Levin lashes out at Trump administration over Iran deal
Fox News host Mark Levin on Saturday lashed out at the Trump administration over its tentative agreement to end the Iran conflict and hold talks to determine the future of Iran’s nuclear program. The “Life, Liberty & Levin” host started his 17-minute monologue speaking directly to officials “in and out of the administration” and demanded…
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal - Reuters
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal Reuters
Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate and apparent winner of Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.
Compendium of Writings About Birthright Citizenship
Links to my writings on this important issue about to be decided by the Supreme Court.
Explosion at Qatar Natural-Gas Plant Leaves 13 Dead, Dozens Injured
The blast struck during the startup of operations at the Ras Laffan industrial complex, as Qatar works to restore LNG exports disrupted by months of Middle East conflict.
Why Older People Are Divorcing More Than They Used To
Rates of gray divorce have risen sharply over the past few decades — and experts have a few theories as to why.
The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week
It’s all about them.
China restricts exports to US defense firms
China added 10 companies to its export control list on Monday, blocking its exporters from selling any dual-use items to U.S. defense firms. The items range from drones to robotic hardware and swarm software used primarily for defense and national security operations in addition to some nonmilitary functions. “Exporters are prohibited from exporting dual-use items…
Czech cabinet bars president and ex-NATO commander from NATO meeting, setting up fight - Reuters
Czech cabinet bars president and ex-NATO commander from NATO meeting, setting up fight Reuters
Burnham meeting Labour MPs to 'win their confidence' as next PM
Andy Burnham is meeting Labour MPs to "win their confidence" as their next prime minister, former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has revealed.
Democrats want control of Congress, but what will they actually do with it?
Trump has undoubtedly done more damage to the federal government than we know. It will take a long time to identify and repair it. Democrats should tell us how they’d jump-start the process in January with control of Congress.
BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September - Reuters
BofA, Deutsche Bank expect Fed to raise rates in September Reuters
Northern Ireland's Donaldson found guilty of child sex offences - Reuters
Northern Ireland's Donaldson found guilty of child sex offences Reuters
Definium's LSD-based depression pill delivers strong late-stage results, shares surge - Reuters
Definium's LSD-based depression pill delivers strong late-stage results, shares surge Reuters
Federal appeals court blocks CFPB job cuts
A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Trump administration from immediately cutting the workforce at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted the administration’s motion to return the case to the District Court. However, it rejected the administration’s request to resume staff cuts…
Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse - Reuters
Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse Reuters
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf
U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it
"I don’t know of a bigger question we can answer as humans."
2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school.
Treasury Department issues temporary license for Iranian oil sales
The Treasury Department on Monday move to temporarily allow the sale of Iranian oil, issuing a 60 day “general license” that lifts restrictions normally in place on the commodity. “In line with the ongoing productive talks in Switzerland, Iran has committed to free and open transit in the Strait of Hormuz and to permit International…
Shares of Russia's Gazprom fall below 100 roubles, lowest since 2009 - Reuters
Shares of Russia's Gazprom fall below 100 roubles, lowest since 2009 Reuters
PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office - Reuters
PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office Reuters
A flawed Iran deal could give investors second thoughts
It remains to be seen whether investors will remain upbeat amid widespread criticism of the deal.
What I Learned About Masculinity at Thai Kickboxing School
A week inside a grueling Muay Thai training program in Phuket.
Six-year-old girl dies after collision with van
A six-year-old girl has died after a collision with a van in Newry.
How Anthropic may have talked itself into an AI export ban
The company warned about dangers of advanced AI far more than rival OpenAI.
Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically.
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