Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963
10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
For Libertarians, Election Day Is the Cruelest Day of the Year
There is rarely anyone worth voting for who might actually win in most races. That's got to change.
Why Do Cormac McCarthy’s Books Exist?
Something had to make the writer into the ultimate chronicler of human evil.
Strategies to Improve Portfolio Returns With Risk in View
Chasing the highest return can leave your portfolio exposed when markets turn. The most useful strategies to improve portfolio returns combine... Source
New autism study complicates Trump administration’s search for cause
A recently published found associations between certain maternal health conditions during pregnancy and autism diagnoses across racial and ethnic groups, underscoring how much remains unknown as the Trump administration searches for a cause of autism. Researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine and the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine published a study earlier this…
Virgin Media O2 to axe thousands of jobs in sweeping shake-up
The telecoms giant Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) is to axe thousands of jobs as it slashes its cost base amid investor concerns about its ability to service its £22bn debt mountain.
Residents of Russian-controlled Ukrainian town arrive in Belarus - Reuters
Residents of Russian-controlled Ukrainian town arrive in Belarus Reuters
Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed
In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancé had thoughts, too.
Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France
Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.
Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power, and President Trump is in a tough midterm fight, yet Iran’s leaders do not expect a major shift in Israeli or U.S. policy.
How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters
As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.
Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.
Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds
Voters see Dan Osborn, the independent seeking to unseat Senator Pete Ricketts, as more like a Democrat than an independent, a Times/Siena poll found.
Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.
Do you have seasonal affective disorder? How to tell — and what to do about it
The syndrome can make people feel like a "hibernating bear," says Dr. Norman Rosenthal, who published the first research on SAD. He explains how to identify the symptoms and what to do to feel better.
After last year's storm, this remote Alaska town is still picking up the pieces
In October, 2025, the remnants of a typhoon seriously damaged Alaska Native villages in the far western part of the state. A year later, one of the hardest hit communities is still recovering.
Can I trust the polls? And other questions from listeners about the 2026 midterms
Ahead of Election Day, listeners send in questions about whether debates are dead, if polls are reliable for election coverage and how Trump might work with Democrats if they win control of Congress.
Plans for a data center threaten scenic wilderness and dark skies in West Virginia
Residents are fighting back against plans for a project that would span thousands of acres near the Monongahela National Forest and popular outdoor recreation, ski areas and dark sky sites.
Your writing was flagged as AI. What does that actually mean?
As editors turn to imperfect AI detection tools to weed out machine-generated submissions, writers who say they were falsely accused of using AI are left wondering what triggered a positive result.
Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back
Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.
100 years later, Harry Houdini's death still haunts Detroit
The legacy of magician Harry Houdini still looms large in Detroit 100 years after his death there. Some mark the anniversary of Houdini's death by trying to make contact with his spirit.
Actress Selma Blair says she's 'so sorry' in first public remarks since incident on plane
Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since she was charged with assault following an incident on a plane earlier this month.
AI is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity. Who has the advantage?
The $6.3 billion Binance cryptocurrency heist shows how AI is transforming cybersecurity, raising the stakes for hackers and defenders alike. Late … Source
Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election
The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.
Burnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour
Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to make a formal apology for its role in the slave trade as the King continues his tour of the Caribbean.
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
A California federal judge Friday ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal prosecution in its ongoing efforts to crack down on noncitizen voting. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson issued a temporary restraining order connected to a lawsuit brought by unions representing California election workers earlier Friday. In her decision, the Biden-appointed judge…
Is Cheesecake Factory decor really so bad? We discuss over giant margaritas. - The Washington Post
Is Cheesecake Factory decor really so bad? We discuss over giant margaritas. The Washington Post
China willing to import more German goods, Premier Li says - Reuters
China willing to import more German goods, Premier Li says Reuters
Japanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage - Reuters
Japanese bodybuilder, 90, flexes ageless ambition on Spanish stage Reuters
Health insurance plan costs on Healthcare.gov to rise by double digits in 2027
Obamacare enrollees could see their health insurance premiums rise by double digits for a second year in a row, according to a report published Friday. Health research group KFF found the average cost of Obamacare health insurance will rise by 13 percent in 2027, following a 26 percent hike in rates from 2025 to 2026.…
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan - Reuters
Trump administration plans to deport some Afghan immigrants to Afghanistan Reuters
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
Christine Lagarde’s Lonely Next Act: Defender of a Fading Globalist Order
The departing leader of the European Central Bank wagers that her brand of politics still has a place in a world increasingly driven by polarization.
Ukraine gets approval for Patriot missile sale
Presented by Palantir {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Ukraine gets approval for Patriot missile sale The State Department approved on Friday a possible $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine that is funded entirely by U.S. partners and allies. © Getty The Trump administration greenlit the…
How Iran Battered U.S. Bases and Caused Billions in Damage
Satellite imagery shows damage at more than two dozen installations, in the fullest accounting of the destruction yet.
The Methodology Behind the Journal’s Investigation of Damage to U.S. Bases
Tens of thousands of satellite images, Iranian media statements and a custom-built computer program helped reporters pierce a U.S. blackout.
After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guard - Reuters
After Louvre heist and string of thefts, Europe's smaller museums are on guard Reuters
Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heist - Reuters
Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defenses after Binance heist Reuters
Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’
Presented by Palantir {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says Iran war will end ‘soon’ President Trump claimed on Friday that the U.S. war against Iran will end “soon” as he mulls authorizing military strikes on the Islamic Republic following the November midterm elections. © Jon Cherry, Associated Press…
OpenAI slashes funding target by $10 billion amid tech rout, FT reports - Reuters
OpenAI slashes funding target by $10 billion amid tech rout, FT reports Reuters
Once again, NASA is asking for ideas to rescue Hubble from certain death
The space agency solicited ideas for reboosting Hubble four years ago, but they didn't go anywhere.
France braces for fresh unrest, government vows tough response - Reuters
France braces for fresh unrest, government vows tough response Reuters
Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies - Reuters
Gen Z protests reach Germany as over 160,000 expected at Halloween rallies Reuters
RNC chair predicts GOP Senate wins in Alaska, Texas, 3 other battlegrounds
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Joe Gruters remained optimistic Friday evening about his party’s chances in next week’s midterms, predicting big wins in key battleground states despite troubling polling numbers for the GOP. Gruters told NewsNation’s Blake Burman he expects Republicans will win Senate races in Maine, Texas, Ohio and Alaska — all of which…
Obamacare Policies Hit Again With Steep Premium Increases for 2027
Premiums will increase an average 13 percent next year for millions of Americans, on top of an earlier steep increase. It adds to the problems facing the program, which the Trump administration has weakened.
Democrats weigh Israel election results amid lingering uncertainty
The results of Israel’s elections this week have left Democrats on Capitol Hill with a mixed bag of emotions. The lawmakers say they’re heartened by the massive voter turnout, the erosion of support for conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the potential influence of his top opponent, retired Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, over whatever governing coalition…
Anthony Davis Going To Halloween Party Right After Game
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A Libertarian Perspective on the 2026 Election
Why we should vote "Democrat by Default" for federal offices - with a few rare exceptions. I build on a post by political philosopher Dan Shapiro.
Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,000 people in Democratic Republic of Congo
More than 5,000 people have now died from an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to government data.
Feds ‘intensely’ probing alleged Alaska ballot scheme, US attorney confirms
Federal authorities are investigating whether Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign’s reported effort to recruit a candidate in the Alaska Senate race with the same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) violated the law, the state’s top federal prosecutor announced Friday. U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska Michael Heyman said during a press conference that…
Time to set back the clocks, much to Trump’s chagrin
Tick tock – clocks in America will fall back this Sunday. It could be the last time, if President Trump and some like-minded lawmakers get their way. But the debate over making daylight saving time permanent has proven divisive even within the president’s party. The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act earlier this year, which…
Flesh-eating screwworms spread to third state and are attacking pets
USDA has identified 74 animal cases in US since parasitic flies invaded in June.
Polish president turns plane around after 'coup' at nation’s top court
Tensions between Poland’s president and prime minister intensified as demonstrators rally outside the country’s top court.
The State Department Is in Disarray (shared)
It hasn’t received as much scrutiny as some parts of the Trump administration, but its personnel decisions reflect both disturbing ideas and general incompetence. Many a heavy-handed metaphor has been constructed on the claim that Washington, D.C., is built on a swamp. This hoary cliché is also, for … Source
Anthropic expected to receive high ‘junk’ rating from credit agencies following IPO, report says
Anthropic is expected to receive a high “junk” rating from credit rating agencies following its initial public offering, according to a report from the Financial Times. The FT says the investment giant Blackstone, the anchor investor in a recent $63 billion deal to finance Anthropic’s chips, told … Source
Fascism mixed into cringey online content is easy to mock – but no less dangerous
Against the backdrop of an unpopular war in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on July 15, 2026, that the Pentagon would begin testing … Source
Elon Musk Made Off With $16 Billion of Taxpayer Money
In theory, contractors are legally barred from political giving because that smacks of bribery. In practice, Musk gets a 2,200 percent return on his … Source
Trump Has Tried to Exert More Control Over Elections. Here Are the Key Findings From Our Reporting.
Ahead of next week’s midterm elections, President Donald Trump has systematically demolished institutional guardrails that prevented him from … Source
G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confronted his Russian counterpart at the meeting and accused his government of killing innocent civilians in Ukraine.
Despite concerns, the Trump administration still sends pregnant migrant minors to south Texas
Several children have had to leave the state to receive medical care, including abortions, that is unavailable in Texas.
Doctors Say a Rare Kind of Measles Is on the Rise
Babies are catching measles in utero for the first time in decades. Each October, after the last of the tobacco has been harvested and the apple jam canned, Amish communities begin celebrating the months-long “wedding season.” Twice a week, hundreds of celebrants pack into a home to watch a young … Source
Court Blocks W. Va. AG's Subpoena to Environmentalist Nonprofits
Part of the AG's argument was that the nonprofits relied on a climate change scenario, RCP8.5, that has been recently "retired."
EU, Canada Leaders Set Out Path to ‘Associate Membership’ Arrangement
The two sides signed new agreements Friday but the alliance faces political headwinds and skepticism from Washington.
Supersonic airliner in doubt as company shifts to powering AI data centers
Boom’s airliner may be delayed, and its data center power business lost a customer.
Getting a Jump on the Blame Game
Guess who won’t be accepting any of the responsibility for a blue wave?
Anthropic VS code extension on Cursor backdoored for nearly 12 hours
It's still unknown how attackers got access to Anthropic's verified Cursor account.
5th Circuit Judge James Ho Says a Presidentially Declared 'Invasion' Overrides Birthright Citizenship
5th Circuit Judge James Ho
China Scoops Up Data That Could Aid Its Forces in Waters Around Taiwan
A flurry of Chinese ships were recently sent to map the seabed in research that Taiwan says aids “battlespace preparation.”
With or Without Netanyahu, Israel Will Want American Taxpayers To Keep Funding Its Wars
Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot
Dartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job
People who love AI don't always love telling others they used it.
NYC Looks To Scale Up Mamdani's Office of Community Safety. Minneapolis Leaders Just Voted To End Theirs.
Some members of New York City Council want to implement Zohran Mamdani's vision for a Department of Community Safety. The Minneapolis City Council just voted to end that city's community safety apparatus.
Oil Prices Rise as Middle East, Ukraine-Russia Conflict Fuel Supply Worries
Oil prices rose with the market on edge about possible military escalation in the Middle East, while an attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi claims of more attacks on Saudi refineries and a Ukrainian strike on a Russian refinery fed supply concerns.
Over 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good
Faked symptoms still point to infections that antibiotics don't treat.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Flying saucers, voodoo dolls, and ancient plagues.
A resumed Iran war after midterms would put fragile gains in Hormuz to the test - The Washington Post
A resumed Iran war after midterms would put fragile gains in Hormuz to the test The Washington Post
Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
A meteorite found in the Sahara is a rare piece of Mars' ancient crust.
Oil giants report windfall profits as high gas prices loom over the election - The Washington Post
Oil giants report windfall profits as high gas prices loom over the election The Washington Post
Fujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand
Low costs and offline security mean magnetic tape still has a job.
Opinion | Collins is the clear choice for Maine. Will it matter? - The Washington Post
Opinion | Collins is the clear choice for Maine. Will it matter? The Washington Post
Motorist who dragged cyclist under his car for more than a mile guilty of murder
A motorist has been found guilty of murder after hitting a cyclist and knowingly dragging him for more than a mile under his car.
Trump’s Kennedy Center stays mum on why it hired unlikely architecture firm for overhaul - The Washington Post
Trump’s Kennedy Center stays mum on why it hired unlikely architecture firm for overhaul The Washington Post
NYSE Opens Spirit Realm Stock Trading For One Night A Year
NEW YORK—Donning antlers and hooded robes as a fawn’s entrails were spilled onto the raised platform of the bell podium, New York Stock Exchange officials continued their annual tradition Friday of opening spirit realm stock trading for one night of the year. “Only in the twilight of the hunter’s moon, when the veil between our […] The post NYSE Opens Spirit Realm Stock Trading For One Night A Year appeared first on The Onion.
LeBron Shortens Commute By Having Xfinity Arena Helicoptered To New York Every Morning
The post LeBron Shortens Commute By Having Xfinity Arena Helicoptered To New York Every Morning appeared first on The Onion.
Host Apparently Committing To Dracula Voice For Whole Party
ELKO, NV—Admiring the dedication to character but growing increasingly exasperated as the night wore on, friends of local man Paul Dorsey told reporters Friday that he had apparently committed to doing a Dracula voice for the entirety of his Halloween party. “When we got here, he said, ‘I beed you velcome’ in this over-the-top Slavic […] The post Host Apparently Committing To Dracula Voice For Whole Party appeared first on The Onion.
Your therapist will see you now. You can pay with veggies and head scratches. - The Washington Post
Your therapist will see you now. You can pay with veggies and head scratches. The Washington Post
How To Incorporate AI Into Your Daily Life
Despite the ubiquity of autonomous agents and chatbots, many Americans are still confused about how to make AI part of their daily routines. The Onion provides tips for using AI to your advantage. Use Claude to scan long, boring emails for important info like court dates and official charges. Drop your standards for a romantic […] The post How To Incorporate AI Into Your Daily Life appeared first on The Onion.
The AI That Works Is Beating The AI That Wows
Billy Biggs leads KnowledgeLake’s strategy and growth, bringing over 25 years of SaaS leadership. The Department of Veterans Affairs cut average disability claims processing time from 141 days to 81, a 42% reduction, and pushed its backlog below 100,000 for the first time since 2020. There was no … Source
Trump’s Midterm Economy, Graded
Plus: Republican officials open investigations into the Alaska Senate race, Trump is briefed on Iran war plans, and Happy Halloween!
Three explosive devices found as police detain man and woman
Police have lifted a cordon after bomb disposal experts dealt with explosive devices found following reports of a disturbance in Essex.
Beware of Election Night Mirages
Early race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.”
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