Police Used a Truck Inspection To Search for Drugs. The 7th Circuit Said the Fourth Amendment Forbids It.
Illustration of two police officers running with money in the background
Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Cancel culture for cancer research: Proposed rule politicizes federal grantmaking
The proposed federal regulation would shift the process of awarding federal grants from a merit-based, apolitical, expert-driven system to a partisan political one, allowing political appointees in the Trump administration to deny or terminate virtually any grant at any time for any reason -or no reason at all.
Rogan: Trump ‘might’ve f—ed it up’ with Iran war
Podcaster Joe Rogan on Wednesday said President Trump may have “f***ed it up” with the Iran war after the U.S. resumed military strikes on Iran, following Tehran’s attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. “We might have f***ed it up by going to Iran. I mean, this war is not something anybody that’s conservative…
US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
U.S. Men’s National team star Christian Pulisic suffered a leg injury during the team’s loss to Belgium on Monday, a defeat that eliminated them from the World Cup and ended an improbable run for the Americans on home soil. Pulisic fractured his right leg during the match, a source familiar told The Associated Press, specifically…
U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz - The Washington Post
U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz The Washington Post
Inspector of Buckling Midtown Building Cited for Missing Problems at Other NYC Sites
A New York Times review of city records shows that the firm, Domani Inspection Services, was repeatedly accused of breaking New York City rules.
Support for capitalism falls in new survey
Support for capitalism among Americans has dropped within the past 10 years, according to a new survey. In the poll, released Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal and NORC Research Center, 48 percent of respondents said American capitalism is functioning “very well” or “somewhat well,” while 51 percent said it is functioning “not too well”…
White House says Trump’s Air Force One switch was a ‘misdirection’
The White House on Thursday defended the new retrofitted Air Force One as safe and secure after reports emerged indicating President Trump switched to the older model to leave Turkey out of an abundance of caution. “The new Air Force One is a state-of-the-art aircraft that has been fitted with high-level security protocols that ensure…
The SEC can and should use AI to create a fairer market
A properly resourced, technologically capable SEC can make American capitalism fairer today.
Here’s who could replace Platner to take on Collins in Maine
All eyes have turned to a handful of Maine Democrats who could take the mantle after Graham Platner stepped back as the party’s Senate nominee amid growing pressure to withdraw, leaving Democrats without a candidate to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) this fall. Maine Democrats have just more than two weeks to land on a new…
Kudlow: US entered Iran MOU too quickly
Fox Business host Larry Kudlow on Wednesday said the U.S. entered its interim deal with Iran too quickly. “Well, it just seemed to me we were really pulling that trigger too fast,” he said on his eponymous show. “We were letting them sell 50 or 60 million barrels, according to some of the oil traders…
Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck.
Damage from Hurricane Maria
Grocery Stores Lower Prices as Consumers Pare Spending
While shoppers may get better deals on some items, it’s unlikely their overall grocery bill will fall.
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case - Reuters
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool vandalism case Reuters
Greek F-16 fighter jet crash-lands at busy Zakynthos airport
The runway is closed after the jet reportedly landed without deploying its landing gear before bursting into flames.
Axelrod: Platner followed Trump’s ‘tawdry playbook’ with exit video
David Axelrod on Wednesday bashed Graham Platner’s campaign suspension announcement, comparing his remarks to President Trump’s “tawdry playbook.” “In the end, Platner chose as his closing act a page right out of @realDonaldTrump’s tawdry playbook. Deny. Deflect. Refuse responsibility,” Axelrod wrote on the social platform X. “Play the martyr; slime your accusers. Platner built an…
Platner ‘betrayed’ the people of Maine: Former Biden aide
Neera Tanden, a political consultant and former Biden adviser, criticized how former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner handled his dramatic exit from the race on Wednesday. Platner announced he was stepping down as the Democratic candidate in a lengthy video shared on social media. His decision followed an intense pressure campaign from Democratic lawmakers and state party…
Maine Democrats Hope to Replace Platner as Senate Nominee. Has That Ever Worked?
Graham Platner is one of just a handful of candidates in recent decades who have withdrawn from a Senate race after securing a major party nomination.
The Fight Over Hormuz Boils Down to One Poorly Worded Clause in Trump’s Deal
Paragraph 5 hands Iran a leading role in opening the waterway, but one the U.S. and its allies aren’t comfortable with.
Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers - Reuters
Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers Reuters
'Solo agers' are a growing group. Changes that would help them could help everyone
Many older adults navigate aging on their own — without children or a spouse. An expert says this is "a reality to be supported" rather than a crisis to be solved.
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO - Reuters
Spain says Trump softened rhetoric after learning of Madrid's contributions to NATO Reuters
As France and Morocco Take the Field, Colonial Past and Global Present Will Mix
History hangs over the World Cup quarterfinal between France and its former protectorate. These days, national teams intermingle and overlap.
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle - The Washington Post
U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle The Washington Post
Jailed Catholic woman's hunger strike highlights Iran religious persecution — US demands action
Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic woman, is on hunger strike in Evin prison in Tehran as arrests of Christians jumped from 139 in 2024 to 254 in 2025.
Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes
Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees of nonprofits that oppose the Trump … Source
Crews work to keep NYC high-rise stabilized — but that’s just the beginning. Here’s what comes next
Jason Polanco left behind nearly all of his belongings when he and his colleagues, who were just starting their work day, were told to evacuate their Midtown Manhattan office building Tuesday. They expected it to be brief. Instead, they spent the next hours trying to get back inside to retrieve … Source
What if It’s Not the Phones?
An evolutionary psychologist is challenging the popular understanding of kids and technology. When the 82-year-old psychologist Peter Gray describes the way he grew up, he punctuates the anecdotes by saying that modern parents would be arrested for letting a child have such fun. When he was 4 years … Source
Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted
A government report claims DOGE didn’t access sensitive systems. It also says the agency deleted records that would show if they had. On April 14, … Source
Florida’s West Palm Beach airport is now named after Trump, but flyers will still see the PBI airport code – for now
Palm Beach International Airport became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but while the signage may change, the official … Source
The hidden costs of low-tax states
America's state governments now run on two very different tax engines: income in many coastal and professional-class states, and consumption in much … Source
Ukraine strikes Russian ships near Crimea, escalating attacks on fuel supplies
The attacks appear to be the latest phase of Ukraine's bid to choke off supplies and routes into and out of occupied Crimea.
U.S. and Iran exchange intense new attacks after Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’
Iranian officials reported a new set of attacks Thursday morning, hours after the American military said it completed strikes on 90 targets across the country. Tehran retaliated against U.S. allies across the Middle East. The United States and Iran traded new attacks overnight and into Thursday, … Source
Was the Reflecting Pool vandalized? Experts cast doubt on Trump’s claims
Green water, floating liner chunks, and workers dumping jugs of hydrogen peroxide. These are the images that have characterized the Lincoln Memorial … Source
Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement - Reuters
Mexico to file criminal complaints in US over deaths of Mexicans in immigration enforcement Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit - Reuters
Turkey's Erdogan gives NATO leaders revolver conundrum after summit Reuters
Palm Beach, Florida airport officially changes name to honor Trump - Reuters
Palm Beach, Florida airport officially changes name to honor Trump Reuters
Ukrainians Cautiously Welcome Trump’s Announcement About Patriot Missile Systems
President Trump said the United States would license Ukraine to produce Patriots, which can intercept ballistic missiles. But it could be months or years before those are ready.
Conspiracies and regrets abound in Dune: Part Three trailer
"You promised me that you would never take power in your name."
Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
Russia's Saratov oil refinery at a halt since Wednesday's drone attack, sources say - Reuters
Russia's Saratov oil refinery at a halt since Wednesday's drone attack, sources say Reuters
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race after assault allegation
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is "categorically false".
Inside the Implosion of Graham Platner’s Maine Senate Campaign: ‘A Slow-Rolling Disaster’
Graham Platner’s bid for the Senate inspired progressive Democrats. But the campaign, which he suspended Wednesday, was messy, disorganized and ultimately doomed by a steady drip of scandal.
Micron boosts US investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035 - Reuters
Micron boosts US investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035 Reuters
Robert Reich's CEO Pay Chart Is Wrong. Here's the Real Math.
Aaron Brown, Robert Reich, charts in the background, the words "he is wrong," and the Reason Wrong Number logo in the bottom left corner
"But What About My Goats?": The Roman Poet Martial on Lawyers
Reposting an item from 2015, which I've used often in my Amicus Brief Clinic, and which some of my students say they found enlightening.
Iran fired ten ballistic missiles on Jordan's Azraq military base - Reuters
Iran fired ten ballistic missiles on Jordan's Azraq military base Reuters
Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.
State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company’s new Ojai vehicle for a few months.
Tehran launches more strikes after explosions reported in southern Iran
Centcom says it hit 90 Iranian targets in the latest round of strikes, with the Iranian health ministry saying 14 people were killed since Tuesday.
With US unleashing attacks, Iranian official threatens that the Islamic Republic will deliver a 'hard slap'
Iranian officials issued threats as the United States military has been conducting more attacks against the Islamic Republic this week.
Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts Say
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
The newest entrant in the military’s launch competition isn't actually a launch company
"I think it's fair to say that Phase 3 did not contemplate this."
Huntingdon train stabbing suspect denies attempted murder
A man accused of carrying out a mass stabbing attack on a train in Cambridgeshire has pleaded not guilty.
National Opera Lays Off 200 Phantoms
WASHINGTON—Aiming to cut costs after a poor fiscal quarter, Washington National Opera general director Timothy O’Leary announced plans Monday to lay off 200 phantoms effective immediately. “In these difficult times, we can no longer afford to keep all the ghastly, mysterious men who haunt our catacombs on this organization’s payroll,” said O’Leary, who expressed regret that […] The post National Opera Lays Off 200 Phantoms appeared first on The Onion.
One Day I Woke Up And There Were Two Of Me
Growing up, I was always encouraged to be myself. I was taught that every person is different, and that our uniqueness is a great gift. This firm sense of self served me well as I embarked upon a career as a real estate agent, home renovator, and TV personality. But my whole identity was challenged […] The post One Day I Woke Up And There Were Two Of Me appeared first on The Onion.
NASA Discovers Concerning Lump On Mars
PASADENA, CA—In an unsettling discovery that scientists described as a “potential cause for alarm,” NASA officials confirmed Monday that they had found a concerning lump on Mars. “It’s a large, unmovable mass on Mars that appears firm to the touch, with jagged edges,” said astrobiologist Bryce Varden, noting the location of the growth on the […] The post NASA Discovers Concerning Lump On Mars appeared first on The Onion.
Sue Klepper
Sue Klepper, 90, passed away surrounded by family, friends, and a registered nurse who was kind of just awkwardly hanging around. The post Sue Klepper appeared first on The Onion.
For Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.
Henry Nowak's killer, his brother and father plead not guilty to weapons charges
Vickrum Digwa and members of his family have pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges including possessing 37 swords, flick-knives, an axe and eight knuckledusters.
Graham Platner ends Senate bid. And, why Nolan Wells' death captured national attention
Democrat Graham Platner ended his bid last night for U.S. Senate. And, prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been enlisted to help get answers in the July Fourth weekend death of Nolan Wells.
Payloads used to dictate the terms of launch. That's finally changing.
"The Starship Pez dispenser demonstrates very smart industrial design and scale."
Is The Iran War Back On?
Plus: Graham Platner drops out of the Maine Senate race, NATO concludes its annual summit, and Albania defends state-funded Kanye concerts.
Family issue statement after mother and daughters found dead in Bedfordshire
The family of a woman and two children who are the victims in a murder investigation in Bedfordshire have said they are dealing with "unimaginable loss".
Bonnie Tyler, singer of power ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Tyler's biggest hit is a perfect encapsulation of what made her a star in the 1980s: An epic power ballad surging with emotion, delivered in a voice that sounded like it might tear the singer apart.
Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at 'industrial scale' as Moscow bans diesel exports
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Trump at NATO to discuss Patriot air defense as Ukraine struck 21 vessels and hit the Omsk refinery deep in Siberia.
Hospital consultant 'contributed to premature deaths' and caused 'severe harm'
A consultant at a south London hospital "contributed to... patients' irreversible lung damage, poor quality of life or premature death", a review has concluded.
How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister
As mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham brought growth to the postindustrial city. Can he scale that nationally as the next prime minister?
New aviation mechanics graduate with jobs in hand, thanks to a labor shortage
Aviation is literally soaring in the U.S., with record passenger numbers. But with a generation of mechanics set to leave the workforce, the industry needs new graduates to fill the gap.
Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading
Kalshi says it has blocked "dozens" of trades from campaign insiders, but experts say the company's approach leaves lots of potential loopholes. NPR has found at least one trade that slipped through.
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar and batteries, experts say.
More amber heat health alerts issued - as NHS faces 'summer onslaught'
An amber heat health alert has been issued for two more parts of England as the NHS said staff are facing a "summer onslaught" after A&Es experienced the busiest month on record in June.
Know Your Enemy
Trump thought Iran would abandon its goals in exchange for an end to hostilities. He was wrong.
The Wrong Side of the Mountain
A California school district kept its kids out of dangerous snow by keeping sports in Nevada. Then the culture war came.
U.S. Targets One of Cuba’s Last Lifelines: Its Army of Overseas Doctors
Some Latin American and Caribbean countries are cutting ties to Havana’s medical program under pressure from Washington.
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles - The Washington Post
In shift, Trump praises Zelensky, will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles The Washington Post
Inside Trump’s Oval Office Decision to Ditch the Iran Ceasefire
“I think it’s over,” President Trump said of the U.S. ceasefire with Iran two weeks after signing the interim peace plan.
Europe’s Embattled Populists Say They Answer Only to the Court of Public Opinion
Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage both stare down authorities, saying the voters will decide their fates.
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Suspecting AI cheating, Ivy League prof ordered an in-person final; scores fell 50%
AI cheating leads to "a failed society," professor says.
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
Lawsuit: Man used Grok to make 7K sex images of stepdaughter, then shot himself
More young girls sue X over Grok CSAM; X accused of shielding child predators.
Judge rejects Kalshi attempt to override New York state gambling laws
Kalshi tried to ignore gambling laws on its prediction market, NY governor says.
Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes
Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.
Critics say Turkey's verbal attacks on Israel have crossed into antisemitism
Turkish FM Hakan Fidan reportedly called Israel a burden humanity can no longer bear, drawing accusations of genocidal rhetoric as Turkey hosts a NATO summit in Ankara.
Trump says 'Iran lies and cheats' as IRGC emerges as dominant force in negotiations with US
Trump declared the Iran deal effectively over after Tehran targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening new infrastructure strikes.
Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
But the devices could "easily be reflashed."
Disability benefits 'not fit for purpose' and assessments 'dehumanising'
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are "not fit for purpose" and can create barriers to work, while the assessment process can be "dehumanising", a new report found.
Opinion | I rejected the religion of sports. Here’s what converted me. - The Washington Post
Opinion | I rejected the religion of sports. Here’s what converted me. The Washington Post
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