$40,047,425,768,420 in U.S. Debt, and an Experimental Vaccine for Skin Cancer
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Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
Plus: The IDF opens criminal probes into two Gaza killings, an mRNA vaccine keeps melanoma from returning, and re-enlist in the Army and you can get a few days off to play GTA 6!
North Korea’s strengthened position economically and geopolitically could make it difficult for the U.S. to engineer another meeting.
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end Reuters
The left of the Democratic Party scored its biggest upset of the year on Tuesday — and it did so in Florida, a state that is usually inhospitable territory for anything adjacent to socialism. State Rep. Angie Nixon (D) beat Alexander Vindman handily in the Democrats’ U.S. Senate primary. Nixon, a progressive lawmaker and organizer…
The Army is eyeing new minimum academic standards for college students in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), but not without some internal drama. The service branch issued fresh standards earlier this month, only to pull them days later amid differing opinions and an apparent lack of consultation with some senior leaders. Under the withdrawn…
Republicans are trailing Democrats by about 8 points on a generic congressional ballot, according to a new poll from Emerson College and The Hill. In the survey, 50.7 percent said that they would back a Democrat if the midterm elections were that day and 43 percent said that they would back a Republican, with 6.3…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio performed slightly better than Vice President Vance in multiple hypothetical 2028 presidential matchups against Democratic candidates, according to a new poll. The Emerson College and The Hill survey found that in five matchups against Democrats, Rubio outperformed Vance in all but one — with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg holding…
Plus, America’s colleges hurtle toward an enrollment cliff, and Hawaii chases the startup wave.
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Maryland has one of the strictest data privacy laws in the country. But privacy advocates allege data brokers are violating the law by selling data to police and federal immigration agencies.
Critics say it is the reason why more detainees are risking their lives to protest inhumane conditions and legal rights violations, in the form of widespread hunger strikes.
Many people don't pay attention to bond markets, but they should — especially now. This is why they matter and why the drop in bond prices is signaling investor concerns about the U.S. economy.
One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.
Siblings Cody and Kaleigh Brendle have grown up with the right to community integration. Now, they worry those protections for people with disabilities like them are being eroded.
Gulf countries react to protracted Iran war, U.S. debt tops $40 trillion, U.S. oil companies sign first deals with Venezuela.
A British motorbike racer has become the second to die during qualifying for the Manx Grand Prix this week.
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and the Israeli government began a war of words over a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank.
German spy agency opens helpline for those exiled from Russia, China Reuters
An Australian woman who murdered three of her estranged husband's relatives with poisonous mushrooms should never be released from prison, a prosecutor told an appeals court.
Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news Reuters
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.
Chinese property developer Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life in prison. The decision marks a milestone in Evergrande's saga after it collapsed with more than $300 billion in liabilities.
The boss of Travelodge has quit amid a backlash over the chain's handling of a sexual assault at one of its hotels.
Global wheat buyers brace for supply squeeze amid Black Sea attacks Reuters
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family.
China puts robocops on traffic duty, minus the arrest powers Reuters
A steam tugboat wreck over 100 years old and an ancient Roman bridge have emerged from shrinking waters as Europe suffers its worse drought in 70 years.
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started Reuters
Poundland's owner has picked advisers to handle a sale of the discount chain just over a year after it last changed hands.
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure Reuters
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
The U.S. service member who was arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol last month after he advocated for President Trump’s impeachment was detained again, a U.S. Air Force spokesperson confirmed Wednesday evening. U.S. Air Force Major Jason Watson was ordered into “pretrial confinement” on Tuesday, the spokesperson told The Hill. The U.S. Air…
The temporary monument will be up for visitors through Nov. 12, 2026.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy brought the Trump administration’s feud with Harvard University back to the forefront in a new reality TV series that follows his family’s travels across America. All six episodes of the “Great American Road Trip” debuted on the department’s YouTube page on Wednesday — including stops in states like Arizona, Texas and…
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday he is suing his city council for a bill that grants bonus to teachers’ aides, arguing it violates collective bargaining laws. The RESPECT Check Act, which the City Council unanimously approved in mid-July, provides each New York City school paraprofessional with a $10,000 “workforce stabilization” bonus. The…
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), who defeated President Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman in the Sunshine State’s Democratic Senate primary, said Wednesday the divisions in the party were not important. “It’s not necessarily a socialist message or a progressive message. It’s actually just about the needs of people,” Nixon said in a Wednesday appearance on…
Without a rescue, NASA's Swift Observatory is expected to reenter the atmosphere later this year.
President Trump announced Wednesday evening the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER” against Iran amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading waterway that has been effectively closed since early March. “This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” the president wrote on Truth Social. Trump said any nation…
Why a stunning democratic socialist win in Florida is different The Washington Post
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
The number of Americans who file for bankruptcy is growing. More than 500,000 people took this step in 2025, nearly 50% more than in 2022. And the … Source
Water is an amazing substance. The human body is made up of more than 50% water. Approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. We … Source
NEW YORK (AP) — Normally quiet, the bond market can occasionally send warning signals loud enough to hit stock markets worldwide and even grab the attention of U.S. presidents and other world leaders. After the bond market’s alarm bells rose in volume through the summer, the Trump administration … Source
Some excerpts from the long opinion in R.J. Reynolds Tobacco v. FDA, written by Judge Don Willett and joined in… The post "Trendy Eateries May Keep a Secret Menu; the United States Code Does Not" appeared first on Reason.com.
An ICE agent grabs the arm of a cuffed man with the Iran and United States flags in the background
Bankrupt Spirit accused of selling out workers in massive data sale to Google.
FCC decides 1Gbps is too fast, standard must be "technologically neutral."
A depiction of cancerous tumors in the background, a needle pulling medicine out of a bottle in the foreground
Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.
Someone holding a keg walks past someone holding an Amazon package
"We will put the booster back into service for another flight as soon as possible."
Cancer treatment could face landmark moment with promising vaccine The Washington Post
"I will tear apart this forest and bring back what it took from me."
The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer's return and spread.
An excellent piece today by Jesse Singal in The Dispatch; the whole thing is worth reading, but here are some… The post "The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday" appeared first on Reason.com.
Watch WSJ’s Eliot Brown break down the finances and analyze satellite images.
Google's new Pixels make some compromises but still manage to be good phones.
Star, moving at 8% the speed of light, may let us measure the black hole's rotation.
Someone using a smartphone with the logo of U.S. Customs enforcement in the background
An election law question that seems destined for the Supreme Court.
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
Statistician Aaron Brown on the left, professor Robert Spitzer on the right, the words "Gun Control Debate" in white on the image, a gun in the background, and the logos for Reason Debate and The Soho Forum in the lower left corner
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Cinemas are considering a ban on Meta AI glasses amid piracy concerns.
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
Most retail investors treat a market crash like an unavoidable natural disaster, but the smartest players on the floor view volatility as a simple... Source
I’m working on the Short-Term Portfolio (STP) Review this morning so I’m waking up Sancho (AGI) to give us a situational report ahead of the Fed Minutes – which we will be covering LIVE, in today’s Webinar at 1pm, EST – where we’ll be reviewing our Top Trades for the First Half of 2026 , […] Source
Lessons from Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump.
Key witness in Trump impeachment trial loses to democratic socialist in Florida Senate primary. See live results. The Washington Post
Former Fauci aide admits hiding emails to thwart pandemic inquiry The Washington Post
North Korea is the worst government on Earth; Trump prefers it to the prosperous democracy next door Busy day yesterday, so only a brief note. I know … Source
The Trump family’s crypto business exemplifies all of the sleaziest aspects of the president’s code of conduct, if we can call it that. It is almost certainly unconstitutional and may well be illegal. Estimates vary, but according to a cryptocurrency analytics firm reported on in The Times, the … Source
Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending. Investor angst over stubborn inflation, unsustainable government deficits and rampant spending on artificial intelligence helped send … Source
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates. President Donald Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure. Tehran may be willing to wait even longer. … Source
The Trump administration, following a strategy of economic pressure, has sidestepped provocations in the Strait of Hormuz that are keeping traffic to a trickle.
Syria has given international inspectors access to a recently disclosed site containing nuclear material from the Assad-era program.
Opinion | The government’s Intel bet was even worse than expected The Washington Post
What it’s like to spend a weekend with more than 2,000 sets of twins The Washington Post
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate The Washington Post
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.
Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation The Washington Post
Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, surfaced in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds conservationists believe were caused by shotgun pellets.