Brickbat: E.U. Blues
Characters and logos of Reddit, Roblox, and ChatGPT, in front of the European Union flag
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Supply Concerns Persist
Brent crude futures rose to $107.59—but remained below Monday’s intraday high—as the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and recent Houthi territorial gains kept supply concerns elevated.
Volvo increases the batteries for 2028 XC60 and XC90 plug-in refresh
The refreshed Volvos also get new infotainment systems with Gemini onboard.
Will Artificial Intelligence ‘Kill Us All?’
Plus: A Russian oligarch funded Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding.
Ex-CIA chief issued subpoena in Trump 'grand conspiracy' investigation, lawyer says
John Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in a Justice Department probe into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Trump.
Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
Face mask ban comes into force in UK city
Nottingham will become one of the first cities to bring in a balaclava ban as new powers aimed at tackling intimidation in the city come into effect.
Shoppers hunting value as grocery price inflation ticks up
Grocery price inflation has ticked up from 2024 lows amid fears rising energy prices and poor harvests will place further upwards pressure on the cost of living this winter.
Gold holds ground as investors await Fed policy cues - Reuters
Gold holds ground as investors await Fed policy cues Reuters
Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings - Reuters
Investors nervous about AI spending slowdown after industry warnings Reuters
Young Men May Be Demoralized. But They’re Not Lost.
America’s young men today largely still want to serve their societies.
Solving the Conundrum of Status Competition
When prosperous societies educate more people than prestige systems can absorb, some turn against the source of that prosperity.
EXCLUSIVE: Vietnam considering first sovereign dollar bond sale since 2014, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Vietnam considering first sovereign dollar bond sale since 2014, sources say Reuters
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots
The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.
A Night for Actor’s Actors, Not Movie Stars - The Atlantic
A Night for Actor’s Actors, Not Movie Stars The Atlantic
Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates - Reuters
Governments worldwide are way behind on AI, says Bill Gates Reuters
Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds
As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says - Reuters
Russia hits petrol station, warehouse facilities in Kyiv, mayor says Reuters
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate three months after hospitalisation
Veteran US Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to the Senate to vote for the first time in three months after being hospitalised in June for a fall at home.
Trump wants to push tempo of AI race, countering tech leaders’ call for slowdown - The Washington Post
Trump wants to push tempo of AI race, countering tech leaders’ call for slowdown The Washington Post
Nancy Mace calls for public execution of Lindsay Clancy
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Monday that Lindsay Clancy should be publicly executed, as the Massachusetts woman faces a new trial for allegedly murdering her three children. “Her children are dead, she should be dead too,” Mace told TMZ. The South Carolina Republican later said, “She should get the death penalty. It should be public,…
Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify - Reuters
Hormuz traffic dwindles after Middle East attacks intensify Reuters
AI regulation faces political deadlock as calls grow for Congress to act
With Trump opposed and Congress divided, new safety legislation on AI is unlikely to pass anytime soon despite mounting pressure.
China tightens travel rules over tech security - Reuters
China tightens travel rules over tech security Reuters
Russia sanctions bill passes House Rules Committee
The House Rules Committee on Monday approved bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing sanctions on Russia amid its war in Ukraine. The bill, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) championed, would allow President Trump to impose penalties on individuals working on behalf of the Russian government to stall peace negotiations with Ukraine, violate a negotiated…
Have Thoughts on the Emmy’s Red Carpet? Join Our Readers in the Comments.
Television’s biggest stars have walked the carpet. Now that you’ve seen what everyone is wearing and voted for your favorite looks, we invite you to comment on a few of the styles.
The Lightning Offensive That Saw the Houthis Grab a Crucial Oil Corridor
The Yemeni rebels had sat out the Iran war, until the militant group saw an opening. Now, it has to be reckoned with.
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weapons
The US Air Force Secretary says the weapons are necessary to defend the country against enemy action.
UK breakup push escalates amid historic pact after Trump backs reunification of Ireland
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders signed a historic joint declaration in Cardiff, warning that Westminster's time is coming to an end.
Blanche to hold press briefing in Rose Garden Tuesday
Attorney General Todd Blanche will brief reporters in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, as he will become the latest administration official to fill the shoes of former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. A White House official confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s sister network, that Blanche will speak to members of the press. …
Downside Protection Strategies for Stocks: How to Trade Like ‘The House’ in 2026
What if you could stop treating your portfolio like a lottery ticket and start running it like a casino? Most investors spend their nights staring at... Source
Angels Set Off Fireworks To Celebrate Base Hit
The post Angels Set Off Fireworks To Celebrate Base Hit appeared first on The Onion.
Emmys 2026: Here's the list of winners
The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.
Nervous Mariska Hargitay Calms Self Down By Picturing Audience Brutally Murdered
LOS ANGELES—Taking a deep breath as she peeked her head out from the wings of the Peacock Theater, Primetime Emmy Awards host Mariska Hargitay reportedly calmed her nerves before the show Monday evening by picturing the entire audience brutally murdered. “Okay, Mariska, you got this, just imagine them all with their throats slashed,” said the […] The post Nervous Mariska Hargitay Calms Self Down By Picturing Audience Brutally Murdered appeared first on The Onion.
Pentagon watchdog says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall
It’s the first public report on the ongoing war started Feb. 28 by the U.S. and Israel. WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s inspector general released its first report on the war with Iran on Monday, saying the conflict has resulted in a shortfall of U.S. munitions and “bottlenecks” in supply … Source
CNN Comedians Reveal How Trump is Like a Nigerian Prince
Jon Lovett drew parallels between the president and a classic scam. Donald Trump’s bizarre bribe to American voters has echoes of a decades-old scam … Source
Tech CEOs’ Doomsaying Is a Distraction from Real, Existing Harms of AI
The binary between AI apocalypse and AI redemption asks us to ignore data centers and AI war machines — all as tech executives get incredibly rich. In … Source
Iran’s proxy money machine: How the Houthis built a multibillion-dollar network despite US sanctions
The Houthis’ rapid advance toward one of the world’s most important shipping chokepoints is putting fresh scrutiny on the sprawling financial network that has helped transform the Iran-backed group from a Yemeni insurgency into a heavily armed regional power capable of threatening global trade. The … Source
Politicians to Humanity: Drop Dead
AI executives are calling for slowing the pace of AI development. The people making the calls say not yet. Some of the biggest names in AI alarmed the … Source
The American Age Is Over. (For sure.) The AI Apocalypse Is Here. (Maybe.)
The weekend the world changed. 1. Epochal Two shifts happened under the radar since Friday that are worth keeping your eyes on. The first shift concerns … Source
Iran strikes on US diplomatic facilities in 4 Gulf countries cost $184M: IG report
U.S. diplomatic facilities in four Gulf countries suffered around $184 million in estimated damages from Iranian military strikes, according to a new report from the Pentagon’s watchdog made public on Monday. The posts are located in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Pentagon watchdog said in the 44-page report, the first…
New Book on "Democracy's Challenges: 100 Ideas"
Now available online for free, from NYU Press. I am one of many contributors.
The Gulf’s AI Nightmare Came Courtesy of an Iranian Drone
Amazon data centers in the U.A.E. and Bahrain are still offline months after being hit in the Iran war, testing the region’s multibillion-dollar ambitions.
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
6 takeaways as Trump takes sledgehammer to power plant climate regs
The Trump administration on Monday gutted the rules governing the nation’s climate regulations for power plants. Here’s what you should know about the final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): It axes most, but not all, power plant climate rules The rules, which have been announced but whose underlying text did not appear to…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns
Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.
Newsom says he won’t run for president in 2028 if Harris does
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in an interview on Monday that he wouldn’t run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris ran for a third bid, pointing out that they’d both be fighting over similar bases of supporters. “First of all, electorally, it’s a gift from God for everybody else. They’d…
Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims
Federal agents may have broken state laws after the Department of Homeland Security began surging personnel for what it called the Unlawful Voter Initiative, a federal whistleblower alleges.
As A.I. Fears Rise, Experts Suggest Focusing on the Humans in Charge
Warnings from industry leaders about doomsday scenarios ignore the power that people have to control how artificial intelligence is used, policy experts say. They are urging lawmakers to act now.
The Brief "Contained False Testimony from Wholly Fabricated Witnesses"
From the New Mexico Supreme Court last week in State v. Sandoval, via Ars Technica (Jon Brodkin): WHEREAS, Respondent acknowledged… The post The Brief "Contained False Testimony from Wholly Fabricated Witnesses" appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Journal of Free Speech Law: "Forced Unanimity and the First Amendment," by Frank LoMonte
Part of a Knight First Amendment Institute Symposium on Managing Government Employee Speech in a Democracy, which the Journal is publishing.
Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft
"NASA’s award decision appears to be inconsistent with the eligibility criteria."
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans - The Atlantic
A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans The Atlantic
Macklemore 'removed' from Ed Sheeran tour over 'Free Palestine' comment
US rapper Macklemore has claimed he's been removed as Ed Sheeran's tour opener after saying "Free Palestine" during a gig.
AI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop
“Hello, I'm an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents.”
AI Executives Want International Regulation. They Could Just Slow Down Themselves.
A judge's gavel hitting a robot
Trump Rejects Talk of A.I. Regulation and Calls Out Anthropic’s CEO
The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.
Israel is 'dismantling Palestinian life' says Israeli human rights group
One of the country's leading human rights organizations says Israel is dismantling all aspects of Palestinian life at a breakneck rate. The group has extensively documented what it says are the mechanisms Israel has used to "ethnically cleanse" the West Bank of Palestinians.
Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party
The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.
Russia readies new 500-mile missile as weapon expert warns of 'terminal end game surprises'
Russia plans to test a new 800-km ballistic missile by year's end, with an analyst warning its advanced maneuverability could strain Ukraine air defense.
OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out
Musk stops attacking Apple over ChatGPT integration but not OpenAI.
Founder’s cost-cutting obsession drove Unitree lead in cheap humanoid robots
Wang Xingxing micromanaged Unitree to success—will his leadership style scale?
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.
AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
Safety is the watchword, but there could be ulterior benefits for the industry.
10 years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick is still waging a 'Perilous Fight'
The former 49ers quarterback created an uproar in 2016 when took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality. In The Perilous Fight he explains why he still wants to play football.
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
In two board resolutions made public Monday, the arts institution says it is in a dire financial and physical state — and that only President Trump can "rescue" it.
Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
US won’t back down from fight to deport technology researchers.
Trump Administration Moves to Integrate A.I. Into Medical Care Despite Concerns
Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.
Trump Promises Americans $5,000 If GOP Maintains Control Of Congress
President Trump promised a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to every American adult should Republicans maintain control of both the House and the Senate after the midterm elections, which would likely cost over $1 trillion in total. What do you think? The post Trump Promises Americans $5,000 If GOP Maintains Control Of Congress appeared first on The Onion.
Emmy Awards 2026: All the fashion from this year's 'red' carpet
Nominees and celebrity guests hit the red carpet in style at this year's Emmy Awards.
What Is Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline and Why Is It Rocking Oil Markets?
Saudi Arabia is racing to repair a critical oil pipeline shut down by drone attacks. The disruption threatens to remove another major source of crude from global markets.
The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the Edinburgh Fringe festival, she told NPR about what she looks for in a performance.
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID to buy alcohol
Pubs and shops can now accept digital ID as proof of age when selling alcohol.
God Horrified To Find Humans Eating Sacred, Omniscient Potatoes
THE HEAVENS—Shaking His head in disbelief as the color drained from His face, God, Our Heavenly Father, was reportedly horrified Monday to learn that humans had been consuming the sacred, omniscient potatoes He sent to earth. “Potatoes? As in the one part of My divine creation I painstakingly made in My image and imbued with all […] The post God Horrified To Find Humans Eating Sacred, Omniscient Potatoes appeared first on The Onion.
NFL Announces One Player On Each Team Now Gets To Drive A Car
NEW YORK—Citing the fact that “cars are fast and everyone likes them” as justification for the new rule, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced Monday that one player on each team would now be permitted to drive a car during games. “Wouldn’t it be fun? We think it will be fun. A car can go much […] The post NFL Announces One Player On Each Team Now Gets To Drive A Car appeared first on The Onion.
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
The Morning Risk Report: Congress Is Suddenly Waking Up to the AI Doomsday Threat
Plus: Treasury to sanction ‘large bank’ on Monday for Iran dealings, and a cluster of Polymarket accounts won big on companies audited by KPMG.
Will AI Kill Us All?
Plus: a Russian drone strikes a train near the Polish border, the Houthis seize Perim Island off Yemen’s coast, and elephants have impulse control.
A Snooty Sport Gets a Scottish Makeover—With Beer, Sand and Dogs on the Pitch
Cricket, long regarded in the U.K. as the game of the upper classes, is experiencing a revival—without some of its famously haughty traditions.
National Security Agency launches historic restructuring - The Washington Post
National Security Agency launches historic restructuring The Washington Post
Widening Mideast Instability Squeezes Global Oil Supplies
A Houthi offensive in Yemen has put a second vital energy corridor in the region under the sway of Iran and its allies.
Opinion | A hike through the woods feels natural. It’s anything but. - The Washington Post
Opinion | A hike through the woods feels natural. It’s anything but. The Washington Post
Emmys Producers Warn Aging Stars Deadline For ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Midnight
LOS ANGELES—Emphasizing that late entries would not be tolerated, producers for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards issued a statement Sunday warning aging stars that the deadline to be included in this year’s “In Memoriam” segment was midnight. “Our ‘In Memoriam’ slideshow is almost complete, so if any Television Academy members are at death’s door, please […] The post Emmys Producers Warn Aging Stars Deadline For ‘In Memoriam’ Segment Midnight appeared first on The Onion.
It’s All Fun and Games Until You Give AI Your Credit Card - The Atlantic
It’s All Fun and Games Until You Give AI Your Credit Card The Atlantic
Could Africa be the next AI frontier as US and Europe hit limits?
U.S. companies are winning massive data center and AI deals across Africa, including a $6.2 billion project in Lesotho for hydropower and computing.
Sweden votes as migration, crime and economy dominate high-stakes election
Gun violence, asylum policy and welfare reform dominate Sweden's election as Ulf Kristersson's coalition battles Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
Indonesian passenger ship carrying 240 people loses contact in Java Sea, search underway
The Virgo Transport 8 vanished crossing the Java Sea with 240 people aboard en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, triggering an urgent search.
AI Is Running Laps Around Our Political System - The Atlantic
AI Is Running Laps Around Our Political System The Atlantic
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