EU announces plan to restrict social media access for children
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
Uncontrolled AI could lead to 'silicon species' rivalling humans, warns Microsoft
Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
AI military risks spark concern at China security conference - Reuters
AI military risks spark concern at China security conference Reuters
Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.
Trump derides EU pitch to Canada as 'laughable', threatens more tariffs - Reuters
Trump derides EU pitch to Canada as 'laughable', threatens more tariffs Reuters
E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles
The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.
Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on Wednesday, data shows - Reuters
Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on Wednesday, data shows Reuters
India vows to protect energy security, warns U.S. tariffs could hit ties - Reuters
India vows to protect energy security, warns U.S. tariffs could hit ties Reuters
EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row, FT reports - Reuters
EU seeks China curbs on hybrid car exports to avert trade row, FT reports Reuters
International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown
The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.
Volkswagen's Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground - Reuters
Volkswagen's Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground Reuters
Is China Driving Anti-AI Sentiment?
Some proponents of rapid AI adoption view the backlash against the technology with suspicion.
The AI Doomsday Scenario: Explained
Warnings about AI’s destructive potential have renewed calls for tech companies to slow—or even halt—development.
Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter
There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.
King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks
The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
Does Psychiatry Do More Harm Than Good?
As mental health awareness and spending grows, mental health outcomes are getting worse.
America Has Bad Elites
Billionaires, while they contribute to society, aren’t doing enough to justify their spotlights.
Warsh defies Trump as Fed hikes rates and signals more to come
Central bankers are increasingly worried that inflation — worsened by soaring oil prices and an AI investment boom — is not on a path back to their 2% target. The Federal Reserve unanimously voted Wednesday to raise interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled it might do so again … Source
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
Economist explains why the Fed rate hike will be ‘catastrophically wrong’
As markets brace for a widely expected Federal Reserve interest rate increase, macroeconomist Henrik Zeberg has warned that the move would be a … Source
Macklemore, Ed Sheeran ask Robert Kraft to donate to Palestinian humanitarian aid
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Ed Sheeran asked him to match a $2 million donation to “aid in the region” after Macklemore — who was ousted from the pop star’s tour for promoting “Free Palestine” messaging — similarly urged him to donate. Kraft said in a Wednesday statement that, before Macklemore challenged the…
Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation - The Washington Post
Fed raises interest rates by quarter point to tackle inflation The Washington Post
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
Iran’s Attempts to Get Around the Hormuz Blockade Are Hitting a Wall
While Saudi Arabia and others move goods overland, hundreds of truckers are trapped at Iran’s land borders, threatening its economy.
Nearly 50% of West Bank Palestinians Says Israel Does Not Have A Right To Exist
What "From The River To The Sea" Actually Means
Gold rises as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls - Reuters
Gold rises as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls Reuters
US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi - Reuters
US allies fret over how Trump might play his Taiwan hand with Xi Reuters
Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying
A Sepehran Airlines flight in Iran carrying 127 passengers and crew returned to the airport after a reported tire blowout and possible engine damage.
Trump credits Whatley for GOP’s past ‘record setting’ election wins in NC rally
President Trump made his first campaign stop in North Carolina Wednesday since last week’s Republican National Committee (RNC) Midterm Convention, rallying for Senate candidate Michael Whatley as Republicans hope to keep the Tar Heel State’s seat red this November. Trump claimed the battleground state during his three presidential runs. He told the Gastonia, North Carolina,…
See How Jet Power Is Giving Russia the Edge in the Drone War
Jet drones are the latest innovation in robot combat over Ukraine.
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum - The Washington Post
Trump administration moving ahead with signs outside Smithsonian museum The Washington Post
Peter Navarro says Fed’s rate raise is ‘a bad decision’
White House adviser Peter Navarro on Wednesday blasted the Federal Reserve’s move to raise interest rates in several years, calling it “a bad decision.” The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, voted unanimously to increase the central bank’s benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. Warsh…
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.
Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.
The House is heading home ahead of the midterms even earlier than planned - The Washington Post
The House is heading home ahead of the midterms even earlier than planned The Washington Post
ICE likely violated First Amendment by issuing warning to critic, judge rules - The Washington Post
ICE likely violated First Amendment by issuing warning to critic, judge rules The Washington Post
OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior
The artificial intelligence company also released a framework for reporting when its systems go wrong.
Snapchat open to putting time limits on teens, boss tells BBC
Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Travelers rated these airports highest for 2026. Is yours on the list?
Flying itself can be stressful, but passengers say some airports are doing a better job than others when it comes to the airport experience, according to a new study released Wednesday.
8 House races shift in Democrats’ favor: Sabato’s Crystal Ball
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted eight House races in the direction of Democrats on Wednesday, underscoring seven weeks ahead of the November midterm elections that the number of competitive districts is growing. Two races shifted from “leans Republican” to “toss-ups” in the handicapper’s ratings — the open seat in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, and…
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.
DHS’s ‘warning notice’ to ICE critic ‘likely’ violated First Amendment: Federal judge
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) may not send any more warning notices to the New York man who sent a critical email to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the practice “likely” violated the First Amendment. U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, appointed by former President Obama, placed…
Montreal Economic Institute Webinar on Legal Challenges to the Trump Tariffs Against Canadian Goods
An American flag breaks with a Canadian flag
Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI
Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.
Epstein had huge cache of child sex pics; victims sue to find out who's in them
Survivors appalled nobody will tell them if they’re in Epstein’s CSAM collection.
US-backed Israel-Morocco deal deepens Abraham Accords amid growing regional threats
Israel and Morocco will upgrade to full embassies and exchange ambassadors in a major Abraham Accords milestone nearly six years in the making.
A Federal Judge Enjoins DHS From Threatening To Prosecute a Critic for Constitutionally Protected Speech
David Streever next to a video still of ICE investigators visiting his home
Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by "critical blow" from a cyberattack
Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.
The 'burnerverse' exploiting young women in college
Wired reporter EJ Dickson speaks with NPR's Juana Summers about an online community that targets and harasses young women with their own nonconsensual, sexually explicit images.
Biden Pardoned Maduro's Fixer. He Just Pleaded Guilty to New Charges and Agreed To Forfeit $195 Million.
Alex Saab alongside Venezuelan former dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Top Democrat Opposes Trump’s Planned Sale of Heavy Bombs to Israel
The administration has options to bypass the objection, but the move highlights a sensitive issue ahead of the midterms.
Pentagon Auditors Say the Iran War Has Cost $33 Billion. The Real Price Tag Is Far Higher.
A helicopter comes in for a landing on a U.S. military ship
Judge Judy Retires
Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, announced that she will step down from the bench after 30 years on TV, opting to pass the baton on to her son. What do you think? The post Judge Judy Retires appeared first on The Onion.
EU offers Canada 'associate member' role; Trump calls it 'laughable'
The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable."
AI Could Make Our Lives Better. So Why Are We Trying To Stop It?
John Stossel is seen next to a brain that says "AI"
US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt
Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.
California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.
Palace denies allegations facing King about Harry, William and Diana
Buckingham Palace has hit back at claims made in an upcoming book written by Diana's brother Earl Spencer.
Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
Scientists develop new method for deciphering ancient scrolls
Even a handheld XRF scanner is sufficient to determine most promising scrolls for further analysis.
Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks
A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.
U.S. Probes Iran Link to Cyberattacks on Texas-Bound Energy Tankers
The vessels were attacked in the Strait of Gibraltar as they made their way to U.S. ports.
The Specialized Diverge Pro 4 makes rough gravel your playground
The Diverge Pro 4 is happiest when the road gets ugly.
Congress Passes $430,000/Hour Minimum Wage For Billionaires
The post Congress Passes $430,000/Hour Minimum Wage For Billionaires appeared first on The Onion.
Saudi Pipeline Attack Risks ‘Disastrous’ Loss of Oil as Fighting Escalates (shared)
Prolonged restrictions on exports could push oil prices even higher. As Iran and its allies tightened their grip on shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia scrambled this week to reroute millions of barrels of oil after being forced to close a critical pipeline damaged in an attack. The … Source
Congress is under pressure to act on AI — here's what that could look like
Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one.
It Is Unlawful For You To Refuse This Legal Tender, No Matter How Wet It Is
As a proud, hardworking American, I demand a certain amount of respect. I had hoped to spend part of my morning patronizing this small, locally owned café with the purchase of a coffee and pastry. But instead, I have been rudely informed that my money is not acceptable here, apparently for no other reason than […] The post It Is Unlawful For You To Refuse This Legal Tender, No Matter How Wet It Is appeared first on The Onion.
DOJ charges Russian agents with plotting attacks, including in the U.S.
The indictment says the defendants belong to a network that "is one arm of the Russian Federation's apparatus used to carry out external attacks" worldwide.
Hole
The anxieties of the surface world are unceasing. Leave them behind and retreat into a subterranean existence. Dimensions unknown. Reference #547834 The post Hole appeared first on The Onion.
Emily Sadori and Caroline Fry
The couple finally said “I do” after several months of saying “Why the fuck are we doing this if we can’t even agree on a cake?” The post Emily Sadori and Caroline Fry appeared first on The Onion.
Opinion | There’s no erasing the Alligator Alcatraz stain - The Washington Post
Opinion | There’s no erasing the Alligator Alcatraz stain The Washington Post
The American Age Is Over (shared)
A period of global dominance has ended in plain sight. The American age that followed World War II was bound to end eventually. What’s shocking is how suddenly that moment has arrived. In the past six months, America’s power—long exemplified by the world’s best warfighting equipment and most highly … Source
The New Right’s Anti-Immigration Fervor
A Texas politician’s tweet about football fans lays bare divisions on the right.
Debris Found in Yemen Suggests Saudi Arabia Fired Its First Chinese Missile
The body of what appeared to be a Dongfeng 15 was found in the desert.
UK soldier who died in Ukraine was 'one of most talented intelligence officers of his generation'
The British armed forces member who died in Ukraine at the weekend has been named as Major Paul Wilks.
Which Way Wednesday – FOMC Edition with Credibility on the Line
Behold the CHART of DOOM!!! Oops, my bad. Rates rising 20% since March are certainly disturbing as borrowing costs affect EVERYTHING in the economy but let’s not call this doom – because it will take a long time to hit the CPI and PPI numbers and the Mortgage Rates and the Deficit ($40Tn worth of […] Source
Is FEMA Ready for a Big Disaster?
Plus: Kash Patel and Scott Bessent face congressional questioning, the U.S. destroys two Iranian boats near Hormuz, and driverless cars with drivers.
Norway faces backlash over 'deeply racist' proposal to jail citizens for West Bank business
Critics say Norway's proposed trade ban on Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria effectively singles out Jews, calling the possible legislation racist.
Acclaimed playwright and author dies after brief illness
Playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer has died aged 77 following a brief illness, her husband David Hutchins says.
Iran war costs $38 billion as CBO warns of higher inflation, depleted weapons
The nonpartisan agency describes the consequences of the war that will persist. The war with Iran has cost the United States at least $38 billion … Source
Remaining opening acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore’s removal - The Washington Post
Remaining opening acts quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore’s removal The Washington Post
The U.S. Is Burning Through Its Supply of Interceptors to Counter Iran’s Attacks
The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt an attack on Jordan.
Iran’s drone hunt escalates as Tehran targets US spy tech to expose battlefield secrets
Drone experts warn Iran is launching coordinated capture missions targeting U.S. unmanned surface vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for intel.
The Best Alternative to Mainstream Financial News: Beyond the 2026 Echo Chamber
By the time a headline hits your digital terminal in late 2026, the institutional "smart money" has usually already cashed out and moved to the next... Source
Trump Is Looking for Diesel in All the Wrong Places - The Atlantic
Trump Is Looking for Diesel in All the Wrong Places The Atlantic
Ed Sheeran’s Opening Acts Quit in Solidarity With Pro-Palestinian Performer
Rapper Macklemore was dropped from the Loop Tour after onstage comments about Gaza.
It’s almost fall, but this record heat dome didn’t get the memo - The Washington Post
It’s almost fall, but this record heat dome didn’t get the memo The Washington Post
AWS Says It Can’t Restore Some Data From Mideast Facilities Struck by Iran
Amazon’s announcement is the first indication that some data stored exclusively in Bahrain and the U.A.E could be gone forever.
Crypto bill collapses on Senate floor
Democrats said the legislation didn’t do enough to crack down on President Donald Trump’s potential conflicts of interest. The Senate on Tuesday rejected a sweeping cryptocurrency bill amid opposition from Democrats and a handful of Republicans, potentially killing any effort to pass the legislation … Source
🧠 News Quiz
Loading quiz...