US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
Trump says Russia plague reports concerning: Microbes ‘stronger and smarter’
President Trump said Monday that he is concerned about the suspected plague case in Russia, saying the U.S. is “looking at it very strongly.” The State Department said Monday it was monitoring the suspected case of pneumonic plague in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. “I hate to see them having it,” he told reporters before departing the…
"Federal Judges Receive Life Tenure—Not a Life Sentence"
"Public criticism is not for everyone. But if it's too much to take, you can always resign."
France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.
Pennsylvania measles cases pass 1K mark amid outbreak
Pennsylvania has now recorded more than 1,000 measles cases as of the state’s most recent update, exceeding the other state outbreaks by hundreds. The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s updated dashboard Monday recorded 1,004 total measles cases in the state so far this year, including 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. About a third of cases have…
Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 32 - Reuters
Nigerian military aircraft crashes, killing 32 Reuters
Democratic super PAC pulls down ads in North Carolina as Roy Cooper dominates Senate race polling
A super PAC linked to Senate Democratic leadership is pulling down ads this week in North Carolina, including about $500,000 in TV advertising and roughly $50,000 in digital advertising, amid polls showing Senate candidate Roy Cooper (D) with a healthy lead over Republican Michael Whatley, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill. WinSenate, a super…
Trump calls for media outlets to be ‘arrested’ over rally coverage
President Trump said Monday that reporters from The New York Times and other media outlets should be “arrested” over their coverage of his Saturday rally in Ohio. “The Ohio Arena was already full to the brim — And yet these people were still trying to get in,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, sharing a video…
Trump: Refinery disruptions, not Hormuz, are driving gas prices
President Trump on Monday claimed that disruptions to oil refineries are driving up the soaring cost of gas, not Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the start of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with its regime. “What’s driving up Gasoline is no longer the Strait of Hormuz, because Record Numbers of Barrels are coming out…
Permanent daylight saving time: Why this Republican senator disagrees with it, despite Trump’s support
Trump went so far as to share his personal cellphone number online. Still, Sen. Cotton isn't supporting permanent daylight saving time.
Woman sues Trump administration after being shot five times by immigration agent
Marimar Martinez, a Chicago woman who was shot five times by an immigration agent, sued the federal government Monday for damages, with her attorneys saying new analysis of the scene will prove the officer shot her as she was turning her car away from him. Martinez was initially charged in the wake of her shooting…
US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules - Reuters
US commodities regulator proposes new federal crypto oversight rules Reuters
In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift.
Brazil Election Could Give Bolsonaro a Key Role in Trump’s Latin America Map
Flávio Bolsonaro, now the favorite to win Brazil’s presidency, would give President Trump a critical new ally in Latin America, particularly on security.
Replica Oval Office near the White House gets a new Trump makeover. Gold is everywhere
The People’s House museum exhibit has overhauled its replica Oval Office for visitors to experience President Donald Trump's second-term design choices.
Saudi-Backed Forces Launch Fight to Free Bab al-Mandeb From Houthis
The operation aims to take back the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, which Iran-backed rebels have used to disrupt tanker traffic.
They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
A SCOTUS Petition Argues That Pot Growers, Like Pot Smokers, Cannot Be Categorically Disarmed
Supreme Court briefs against a backdrop of handguns
High Interest Rates Aren’t Slowing the A.I. Boom. That’s a Problem for the Fed.
Rising borrowing costs are taking a toll on households and businesses. But they are doing little to dampen enthusiasm for investments in A.I. infrastructure, which are contributing to inflation.
Threat of Iranian Drone Attack Prompted U.S. to Pull Bombers From U.K. Base
The planned attack was part of a broader Iranian plot to target the aircraft and kill American pilots at RAF Fairford, officials said.
Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences - Reuters
Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences Reuters
Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
The tool can free up over 12GB of storage.
Smiling, Unblinking Tom Cruise Just Wants To Know Why Nation Didn’t See ‘Digger’
WASHINGTON—Faced with a weekend of dismal ticket sales that ranked among the worst in the megastar’s career, a smiling, unblinking Tom Cruise calmly stated Monday that he just wanted to know why the nation didn’t turn out to see his new movie Digger. “Relax, I’m not gonna fly off the handle or anything like that, but […] The post Smiling, Unblinking Tom Cruise Just Wants To Know Why Nation Didn’t See ‘Digger’ appeared first on The Onion.
Two dead after school bus crash in US
Two people, including a teenage pupil, were killed when a school bus crashed in central Florida.
British Airways flight from London turns back after 27,000 feet drop
A British Airways flight descended more than 27,000 feet within minutes after a "technical issue" caused it to declare an emergency and return to London.
Opinion | What are the best ways to lower the U.S. deficit? Test and find out. - The Washington Post
Opinion | What are the best ways to lower the U.S. deficit? Test and find out. The Washington Post
The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago
The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.
Pentagon stops using Anthropic AI tools after blacklisting company, BBC told
The US Department of Defence is no longer using Anthropic's AI tools, an official has told the BBC, months after it designated the company a supply … Source
Boston Dynamics Unveils Atlas GR3 Robotic Hands with 13 Degrees of Freedom
Boston Dynamics has unveiled the GR3 hand, a new addition to its Atlas robot designed to enhance dexterity and operational reliability. The GR3 hand … Source
Trump’s Popularity Just Hit a Dismal Historic Low
No president has been more disliked in Kansas, a longtime Republican stronghold, since Herbert Hoover. President Trump has the lowest approval rating … Source
AI Future Of Microsoft and Google Face OpenAI Big Legal Problems
A spiraling wave of lawsuits now threatens to swallow OpenAI whole, and the fallout could shake the trillion-dollar valuations of Microsoft, Google, … Source
PR Is No Longer Just About Media Coverage. It’s About What AI Says About You | HackerNoon
How earned media and founder expertise are becoming part of the information layer behind AI-powered discovery. For most of my career, public relations … Source
Ranked: The World’s Top Vehicle Producers
Save to Inbox Sign me up for the free Visual Capitalist daily newsletter.Send Which Countries Build the Most Vehicles? Factories around the world built … Source
Our minds aren’t equipped to handle AI
Norbert Wiener, godfather of cybernetics, once said, “The thought of every age is reflected in its technique.” For the past century, our thought has been reflected in our computers, including by those in the AI industry. Google’s Demis Hassabis calls the brain “a biological approximation to a … Source
ABC News obtains recording of phone call between Jane Doe and fraternity brother
The call between Jane Doe and the fraternity brother she went to see the night she was allegedly attacked in 2024. Source
Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, joins Fox News as contributor
The youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history left the job this summer to spend more time with her family. Fox News has signed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as an on-air contributor, the conservative cable news network announced Monday. Leavitt, 29, served as … Source
Democrats Expect Record Number of Women in Party in House After Midterm Elections
Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.
Whistleblower Frances Haugen Trashes Facebook's Flawed Fact-Checkers
Robby Soave talks to Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen
My New Lawfare Article on Why "The President Doesn't Have Unlimited Power to Impose Import Bans"
Many of the same constitutional and other constraints apply as with tariffs.
French bond contagion fears are rattling the euro - Reuters
French bond contagion fears are rattling the euro Reuters
The Campaign for Ohio’s Next Governor May Be the Ugliest in the Country
The candidates for Ohio governor have significant policy differences, but the campaign ads have been strikingly personal, with exaggerated portrayals of one candidate as a con artist and the other as a drunk.
A Visit to a Gun Store Shouldn't Put You on a Government List
Illustration of legs walking, with guns in the background
'Plunging temperatures' and 'wall of rain and snow'? Met Office sets the record straight
The Met Office has poured cold water on claims the UK is about to be "smashed" by snow and "plunging" temperatures.
As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats - Reuters
As Iran war drives up gasoline prices in US, Trump blames Ukraine, Democrats Reuters
Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump - The Washington Post
Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump The Washington Post
Congressional Candidate Has Different Wife For Campaigning In Rural Counties
DARLINGTON, OH—In an obvious attempt to appeal to the county’s different demographic, U.S. House of Representatives candidate Jim Richardson reportedly showed up Monday to a campaign event in a rural part of Ohio’s 12 Congressional District with a different wife. “It’s natural for a candidate to subtly modulate his messaging for different constituencies, and one way […] The post Congressional Candidate Has Different Wife For Campaigning In Rural Counties appeared first on The Onion.
I Want It All
Occasionally, I hear people make arguments in favor of constitutional rights claims by arguing that the Constitution was set up… The post I Want It All appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Germany and France Are Proposing a New Weapon to Counter Flood of Chinese Goods
The countries, ahead of an EU leaders’ summit next week, are recommending lowering the bar for blocking Chinese products.
F1 in Bahrain... in Malaysia: The race needed a software update to start
A software bug waylaid half the field and required a race reboot.
In China, Battle Is Raging for the Soul of Tibet
On the edge of the Himalayas, a tourist boomtown sells Chinese visitors a commoditized, politically palatable version of Tibetan culture.
Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands - Reuters
Meta, TikTok, X challenge UK watchdog over online safety data demands Reuters
Mystery death at Russian plague lab triggers sweeping precautions as US watches closely
Darya Shipilova's death at a Siberian plague research institute triggered quarantines and mass observation, but Russia has not confirmed what killed her.
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher
Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.
Woman crushed to death by falling bricks, court told
A woman was crushed to death by a pile of bricks as she walked past a construction site after doing the school run, a court has heard.
Russia Probes Death of Woman Who Worked at Antiplague Institute
The Kremlin has sought to play down the death of the worker who contracted ”pneumonia of an unknown cause.”
Afghan refugee who stabbed dog walker to death detained
An Afghan refugee who fatally stabbed a man walking his dog in a random attack has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
AI glasses face their first major government crackdown
Norway wants time to write permanent rules for glasses that can record bystanders.
'Threats' led to removal of US bombers from RAF Fairford, says Trump
Donald Trump says "threats" led to the decision to remove US bombers from RAF Fairford.
Trump Drops Bombshell Evidence Biden Actively Campaigned Against Him
WASHINGTON—During an address to the nation Tuesday in which he claimed to have obtained definitive proof that the election was stolen, President Donald Trump presented bombshell evidence showing his opponent Joe Biden actively campaigned against him throughout the 2020 presidential race. Trump, who spoke from the White House, detailed a conspiracy in which paid operatives […] The post Trump Drops Bombshell Evidence Biden Actively Campaigned Against Him appeared first on The Onion.
Pat McAfee Nods During Aaron Rodgers’ 2-Hour Monologue On Virtues Of Eating Tar
INDIANAPOLIS—As he maintained steady eye contact and periodically murmured, “Yeah, man,” ESPN host Pat McAfee could be seen nodding along Tuesday during a broadcast of his talk show in which Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a two-hour monologue extolling the health benefits of eating tar. “People hear ‘tar’ and they get scared, but why? It’s […] The post Pat McAfee Nods During Aaron Rodgers’ 2-Hour Monologue On Virtues Of Eating Tar appeared first on The Onion.
Trump’s Triumphal Arch By The Numbers
Trump has directed his administration to build a triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Onion looks at the key facts and figures behind the new monument. 4 Barrons tall at highest point 17 Engraved typos 1 Additional arch needed to make McDonald’s logo 20,000 Estimated trips to Michaels needed […] The post Trump’s Triumphal Arch By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion.
The Atlantic Announces Mike Isaac as Staff Writer - theatlantic.com
The Atlantic Announces Mike Isaac as Staff Writer theatlantic.com
FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
The FBI and U.S. prosecutors say Wanying Zhang, also know as Heather, surveilled the Taiwanese president's son and his family.
Imran Khan supporters march in Pakistan to demand his release after talks failed
Talks between Khan's party and the government failed two days ago. Besides Khan's release, protesters demand his transfer to a hospital and family visits.
Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport or building, reports say
The Omani national was a "lone wolf" extremist, according to the reports.
SCOTUS hears major climate change case. And, Brazil's presidential race goes to runoff
The Supreme Court is set to hear a blockbuster climate change case that could affect more than just climate issues. And, Brazil's presidential race is too close to call.
Nobel Prize awarded for revealing inner workings of the brain
US psychiatrist and neurologist Karl Deisseroth and his German colleagues Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel have been awarded for their work.
Explaining Hall-effect, TMR, and other new types of "mechanical" switches
Ars Technica's guide to new keyboard sensing technologies.
Can Democrats Flip the Senate?
Plus: the Yemeni government launches an offensive against the Houthis, a sale of energy corporation Lukoil’s assets reportedly enters U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine, and an inexpensive holiday option to consider.
Spanish Leader Calls for Elections, Riding Wave of Anger Over Housing Costs
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is gambling that outrage over soaring rents will help his socialist party secure a majority.
US 'closely monitoring' after Russian lab worker 'dies of suspected plague'
The US says it is "closely monitoring" the situation after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
Shippers Are Offering Sailors Up to $25,000 a Trip to Sneak Oil Out of the Gulf
More tankers are getting through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats in a burgeoning system of risky shuttle runs that cost up to $40 million.
Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections Monday after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country's housing crisis.
'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa
For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.
Coast Guard personnel exchange gunfire with shooters across US-Mexico border
Coast Guard personnel returned fire after shots came from the Mexican side of the southern border, prompting a massive troop deployment to the region.
Dramatic footage shows alleged narco boat erupt in fireball during US military strike
The U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people alleged to be narco-traffickers.
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot - The Washington Post
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot The Washington Post
Hormuz Gridlock Risks Global Food Crisis, International Chamber of Commerce Chief Says
Focus has been on the resulting rise in oil prices, but it is potential food shortages the world should be paying attention to, ICC secretary-general John Denton said.
New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"
Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of skulls.
Multiple Security Failures Allowed FlyDubai Pilot Into Cockpit
Authorities in three countries missed opportunities across the board; “there wasn’t proper vetting.”
Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazilian presidential election, as Trump-backed candidates continue red wave
Flavio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil's presidential election and will now face off against incumbent Lula da Silva in a second round on October 25.
US monitoring suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia, State Department official says
U.S. officials are tracking an unconfirmed report of a fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast while urging transparency from Moscow.
U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing official protest from Tokyo - The Washington Post
U.S. Marine accused of killing woman in Japan, drawing official protest from Tokyo The Washington Post
Baby Painted Purple For Vikings Game
The post Baby Painted Purple For Vikings Game appeared first on The Onion.
The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down - The Washington Post
The toxic family strife before a New York Times engineer was gunned down The Washington Post
How ketamine, kratom and other drugs are changing Cornell and other schools - The Washington Post
How ketamine, kratom and other drugs are changing Cornell and other schools The Washington Post
A push to update airplane medical kits takes a surprise turn - The Washington Post
A push to update airplane medical kits takes a surprise turn The Washington Post
Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: A spotlight on Africa's diverse wildlife
Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners, Loki) narrates NatGeo's new documentary Africa: Earth's Wild Home.
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