Two U.S. Troops Killed in Iran Missile Attack on Jordan
The casualties further escalated a weeklong exchange of fire where both sides have been striking increasingly sensitive targets.
Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal
Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.
CNN’s Smerconish blasts own network, others for not airing Trump’s election speech
CNN host Michael Smerconish said major television networks acted with “condescension” by not airing President Trump’s primetime speech on election fraud on their channels, saying viewers should be trusted to evaluate the president’s remarks for themselves. Several of the nation’s biggest networks, including CNN, NBC and ABC, refused to broadcast Trump’s Thursday night address live,…
Mamdani floats arresting Netanyahu if he visits NYC for UN General Assembly
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) says he is reviewing whether his administration could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his anticipated visit to the city for the U.N. General Assembly this fall. The mayor made these comments an interview with Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Saturday episode of The New York Times’ “The Interview”…
Counter terror police investigating threat to Islamic event charge man with weapons offences
Police say a man has been charged with weapons offences as they continue their investigation into a suspected threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk last week.
From Saratoga to Saratov: Every war of independence needs an ally
As Ukraine continues its strategic strikes against Russian infrastructure, author Andrew Chakhoyan draws parallels between the current conflict and the American Revolutionary War to argue that Western allies must provide the necessary support to ensure Kyiv's sovereignty.
Canadian wildfire smoke ignites cross-border feud over Ottawa's 'willful negligence'
Canada's own Senate report found prevention efforts haven't kept pace with wildfire threats, recommending prescribed burns and forest thinning.
Thousands of homes without water in Kent, says MP
Almost 8,000 homes are without water in Kent, according to a local MP.
Live updates: 2 US soldiers killed by Iran strikes in Jordan; Norman launches bid for Graham seat
U.S. Central Command confirmed on Saturday that two American service members were killed in Jordan and another is missing in action after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in the region. The U.S. has widened its attacks against Tehran this week as President Trump looks to squeeze the Islamic Republic, sparking new threats from the regime after…
Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada.
2 U.S. service members killed, 1 missing after Iranian attack in Jordan
Two U.S. service members were killed in action while "partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks," U.S. Central Command said Saturday.
Iranian leader calls Trump’s signature ‘worthless and invalid’ as war rages
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the U.S. of repeatedly breaching its ceasefire agreement with Tehran, calling President Trump’s signature on the memorandum of understanding “utterly worthless and devoid of credibility.” Khamenei said in written statements shared on the social platform X that days of renewed U.S. strikes demonstrated “yet another indisputable testament…
CENTCOM confirms 2 US service members killed in Jordan, another missing
Two U.S. service members were killed, and one is still missing after Iran hit two military bases in Jordan on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Additionally, four American service members were “medically evacuated” to hospitals in Jordan and have since been discharged. Other troops who sustained minor injuries were evaluated and have returned…
Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable' - Reuters
Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable' Reuters
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
Evers backs Crowley’s comeback bid in Wisconsin governor’s race
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) on Saturday threw his support behind Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s revived gubernatorial campaign, just a day after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez’s (D) abrupt exit from the race. “I’m all in on making sure Wisconsinites continue to have a governor who will stand up for the people of our state,…
Thunderstorms disrupt Spain and Argentina World Cup final training plans - Reuters
Thunderstorms disrupt Spain and Argentina World Cup final training plans Reuters
Mike Lindell Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota, Where He is Running for Governor
President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, a leader of the election denial movement, for Minnesota governor this week.
The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel. - The Washington Post
The U.S. saw the first ‘China Shock.’ Now the world gets the sequel. The Washington Post
The Clock Is Now Ticking on Netanyahu’s Political Future
Israel’s prime minister is bracing for a fight to stay in power as the parliament dissolves and the countdown to an election begins.
Congress, Mexico and Canada hold a USMCA trump card
The prudent course is to hold firm against any weakening of USMCA’s terms.
Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless' - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless' Reuters
Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). “For years, Senator Lindsey Graham fought hard to save America and defend South Carolina,” Norman said in a campaign announcement. “Now, President Trump needs another proven…
US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death - Reuters
US Representative Ralph Norman to run for Senate in South Carolina following Lindsey Graham's death Reuters
U.S. Strikes Leave Iranians Isolated and Scared
Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.
Fact-Checking Trump’s Election Security Speech
The documents released by the White House largely failed to support his claims.
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds - The Washington Post
Energized voters could be key to Democratic victories in midterms, poll finds The Washington Post
U.S. Emergency Oil Reserve Hits Lowest Levels Since 1983: Why It Matters
Video: WSJ’s David Uberti explains how the Strategic Petroleum Reserve works to help blunt the impact of oil shocks such as the Iran War.
As Trump Scraps With Meloni, His Envoy to Italy Is at Sea
Tilman J. Fertitta, the U.S. ambassador to Rome, is summering on his superyacht as President Trump squabbles with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy.
Reporter's Notebook: Finding World Cup joy in speaking to women who love soccer
Tune into World Cup coverage, and you are likely to see waves of male, screaming, sweaty fans. But one of the joys of covering this World Cup has been speaking to women who love soccer.
German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening - Reuters
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening Reuters
Josh Kerr breaks 27-year-old mile record in front of packed London stadium
British runner Josh Kerr has broken the 27-year-old world record for the mile in front of a sell-out crowd in London.
Turkey Aims to Offload Russian Air-Defense System as It Seeks to Buy U.S. F-35s
A proposed deal would entail transferring the S-400 to the U.A.E. in hopes that this would unblock Turkey’s purchase of advanced American jets.
FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments targeting players and staff during World Cup - Reuters
FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments targeting players and staff during World Cup Reuters
5 Major Rule Changes For Student Loans Are Now In Effect, Here’s What They Do
Major changes to federal student loan repayment rules went into effect this month and are rippling across the system. Many borrowers currently repaying their student loans, as well as prospective students and their families, will see the impacts, including through higher monthly payments. The rule … Source
A dozen Russian ships hit by Ukrainian drone strike in Black Sea
Ukraine military released drone footage striking 12 Russian vessels. he Commander of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drone) Forces, Robert Brovdi said the vessels included nine dry cargo ships, a t… Source
The $3.3 trillion chip sell-off is nearing a bear market: Chart of the Day
Chip stocks are one bad session away from a bear market. The PHLX Semiconductor Index (^SOX) fell 4.3% Thursday, breaking the neckline of a … Source
New nanorobots can target cancer cells with precision
A new class of microscopic machines is moving from theory into reality, and it could change how diseases are treated and how chemicals are produced. … Source
Josh Shapiro goes big for down-ballot Dems
The Pennsylvania governor is pouring millions into a coordinated campaign to help elect other Democrats. It could serve as a launchpad to a presidential bid. Josh Shapiro is making his biggest midterm play yet — with a likely eye on 2028. The Pennsylvania governor is pouring $3.3 million into a … Source
How Much Will XRP Be After the CLARITY Act Passes?
XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) holders have spent half a decade waiting for regulators to settle what the coin legally is. The SEC sued Ripple in 2020 and lost, … Source
SpaceX falls under IPO price, as lockup expirations loom
SpaceX closed below its IPO price Thursday after the stock declined for the eighth time in nine sessions. Why it matters: The selloff suggests that … Source
Judges Ask Congress for Power to Fix Crumbling Courthouses
Undrinkable water. Leaks. Mold. Federal courthouses need billions of dollars in repairs, and judges say the General Services Administration is a bad landlord. For years, the chief judge overseeing the federal courts in Chicago had been trying to fix the water inside the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. … Source
Russia roils global market for diesel
Ukraine's drone attacks on refineries have hammered Russia's oil infrastructure, creating an economic shock that is increasingly visible worldwide, … Source
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned components".
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far short of the political goals set at the beginning.
Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby - Reuters
Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby Reuters
Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully
Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009. This week, he announced that he has Alzheimer's disease.
Our Best Stuff on Lindsey Graham, the Iran War, and More
The South Carolina senator passed away unexpectedly at age 71.
Incoming UK PM Andy Burnham rejects Thatcher-era policies, signals leftward shift
Andy Burnham condemned Margaret Thatcher's legacy and promised public ownership of utilities, housing and transport in his first Labour leader speech.
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say - Reuters
Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say Reuters
Today in Supreme Court History: July 18, 1942
7/18/1942: Justice George Sutherland dies. The post Today in Supreme Court History: July 18, 1942 appeared first on Reason.com.
The Hidden Problem With Democrats' $25 Minimum Wage Bill
A restaurant bill is seen next to cash and some coins with 3 stars
How Imaginary Is ‘Calvin and Hobbes’?
We should resist the urge to turn our inner Hobbeses into mere dolls.
8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Kyiv's forces are continuing their aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war effort.
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and smartphone fatigue.
Labor Unions Hate Robots—and It's Stopping Democrats From Delivering on Affordability
An illustration of a union worker holding a stop sign in front of two driverless cars
Hunger striker taken to hospital as police launch 'chilling crackdown'
Police have forcibly removed hunger striker Sonam Wangchuk from a student protest site in India.
Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive
Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.
D'oh! I can't believe I did that! Graceful ways to handle awkward moments
Yes, there is a way to gracefully address that you've been walking around with spinach in your teeth. Here are tactics to quickly defuse your most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments.
Driver admits killing teenager and injuring two others in crash while over the limit
A groundworker has admitted killing one child and seriously injuring two others in a crash while being over the limit for drink and drugs, police said.
'I didn't 100% fit in': How two men discovered they had been switched at birth
The families of two men switched at birth 38 years ago have accused a US hospital of depriving them of the lives they should have led.
Can We Ever Understand Consciousness?
In the AI age, what makes humans conscious—and if consciousness even exists—has taken on a new urgency.
The U.S. and Iran blow past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified.
Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has now begun an indefinite fast in Sonam Wangchuk's place.
Thames Water lenders plot legal fight with Burnham over nationalisation
The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.
Why Canada’s Wildfires Are So Hard to Put Out
Almost 900 blazes are burning across a vast boreal forest in the country’s hardest-to-reach, least-populous areas.
Conflict in the Gulf Has Become Much More Deadly for Commercial Sailors
The past week has been one of the most dangerous since the Iran war started, as Tehran switched to more-lethal missiles.
Opinion | The rise and fall of a corporate fad - The Washington Post
Opinion | The rise and fall of a corporate fad The Washington Post
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir
The revelations came out in a federal court case brought by Democratic states challenging ICE's access to Medicaid data to aid in deportation efforts.
5 tips to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke - The Washington Post
5 tips to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke The Washington Post
White House defends Argentina team over Falklands banner
The comments could further fuel the row over the incident, which has seen Downing Street back calls for Fifa to investigate.
A Pipeline Company Seized Their Land and Left Them With a $383,000 Bill. What Will the Supreme Court Say?
Leonard Hoffmann at his ranch in North Dakota
Vance Exposing Epstein's Intelligence Links on Rogan? Not Quite.
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss Joe Rogan and Vance
Video Shows Fort Worth Cop Ticketing a Preacher for 'Offensive' Speech at Pride Event
Video screenshot showing a police officer and a preacher
Google-backed satellites for wildfire detection launch as smoke chokes US, Canada
The FireSat program can spot wildfires that other satellites miss.
"Are LLMs Stifling Political Speech? An Assessment of How AI Models Protect Free Expression"
A new report from Meta's Oversight Board.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Financial surveillance, impaired contracts, and games of gotcha.
The Pentagon's Space Development Agency hasn't moved as fast as anyone would like
"Missiles are being launched at the joint force every single day in [Operation] Epic Fury."
Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.
Hegseth wants a "High-T" military; doctors call it a clinical minefield
"We're turning the clock back on rational healthcare."
Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states
Don't eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia.
Has the World Cup Turned Me Into … a Sports Guy?
The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan.
Trump’s ‘Rigged Election’ Claims Are Short on Evidence, Again
Unpacking two of the president’s unsubstantiated voter fraud claims from Thursday’s speech.
Fubo hikes prices by $15 after restoring some NBCU channels lost in November
Fubo subscribers still don't have Versant channels.
San Francisco orders Apple, Google to remove nudify apps from app stores
Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
Review | Every Christopher Nolan movie ranked, including ‘The Odyssey’ - The Washington Post
Review | Every Christopher Nolan movie ranked, including ‘The Odyssey’ The Washington Post
Ars is looking for a senior technology reporter, and you might be it!
Desktops, laptops, phones, CPUs, GPUs, NAS—if you know this stuff, come work for us!
Leaked Iran report finds record public anger as regime focuses on holding power
Iran's confidential report prepared for President Masoud Pezeshkian reveals majority support regime change or deep reform amid surging public anger over food prices and corruption.
What We Know About Trump’s Pickaxe Iran Target
The president said he is considering an attack on the site, but that could be more complex than last year’s strikes on Iran’s main nuclear facilities.
Dispatch Live: Assessing President Trump’s Election Integrity Address
Plus: J.D. Vance’s security detail is ‘fed up.’
Wife’s Muscular Sidepiece Challenged To Battle Of Wits
DAYTON, OH—Jeering that the other man’s chiseled physique would offer little aid in their upcoming confrontation, local intellectual Kenneth Dufresne reportedly challenged his wife’s muscular sidepiece to a battle of wits Friday. “Your hypertrophied pectorals may have momentarily swayed Veronica from the path of marital fidelity, but let’s see how you fare when not your […] The post Wife’s Muscular Sidepiece Challenged To Battle Of Wits appeared first on The Onion.
Man Resents Home Run For Making Him Pause Eating, Clap
KANSAS CITY, MO—Audibly groaning as everyone around him rose to their feet, local baseball fan Mark Girma told reporters Friday that he resented a fourth-inning home run for making him pause eating so he could clap. “Oh, for Christ’s sake, now?” said Girma, who had reportedly just squeezed his way down his row following a […] The post Man Resents Home Run For Making Him Pause Eating, Clap appeared first on The Onion.
Fan Clearly Drowning In Diamondbacks Pool
The post Fan Clearly Drowning In Diamondbacks Pool appeared first on The Onion.
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