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The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Two U.S. district judges rejected cases defending temporary protections for migrants from South Sudan and Myanmar, leaving some at risk for deportation. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued two alerts on its website confirming that, effective Aug. 7, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation had been halted for both countries. The notice came after U.S.…
About 3,400 tonnes of partially used medicines were estimated to have been thrown away in England in one year, pharmacies have said - enough to fill 75 swimming pools.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), President Trump and Senate conservatives reached a deal Friday night to set aside a vote on a budget resolution and defer action on much of the SAVE America Act until after the August recess, settling a fight that had divided Senate Republicans for weeks. Conservative Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.),…
The otherworldly beasts and enigmatic masks of Sanxingdui still enthrall China, decades after the unearthing of ceremonial pits.
Reality TV star and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said in a recent post that he is working with President Trump on a 25 percent federal film tax. In a Friday post on the social platform X, Pratt stated the move was to “bring back Hollywood.” “I’m committed to saving Hollywood, and I’m…
Founded less than two years ago, A7 says it handles nearly 20% of payments in Russian foreign trade, or more than $100 billion annually.
Nvidia to invest up to $3 billion in Lancium, the Information reports Reuters
The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with new heat alerts coming into force as highs of 36C (97F) are forecast.
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority.
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility for access to classified information, accusing him of “unauthorized disclosure of classified information regarding Air Force One’s capabilities” to a news outlet, it announced Friday evening. Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said the Defense Department (DOD) also yanked Kendall’s “ability to hold any sensitive position,”…
In a phone call this week, the Democratic leader told the new Michigan Senate nominee who had opposed him to just win, working to foster unity ahead of a difficult race.
Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.
In talks on the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has vowed to block U.S. Navy ships from using the waterway.
The U.S. Army removed a top general overseeing forces in Europe from command in recent days, close to two months before his time in the role is slated to end, two U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal personnel matters, told The Hill on Friday. Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza was the commanding…
One chart shows the backlash to gutting the Voting Rights Act The Washington Post
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story FDA’s food ingredient review rule is coming In his quest to overhaul the food system, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to propose closing a loophole that allows food and dietary supplement companies to self-attest that new ingredients…
The Trump administration unveiled plans Thursday to overhaul the early education program Head Start for impoverished children. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) — called “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” — from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says it will “restore flexibility to programs to meet local needs, reduce regulatory…
US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact Reuters
Correction: A previous version of this article included Trump nominees who have not been confirmed by the Senate. The Senate confirmed dozens of President Trump’s nominees on Friday, the final day of session before the upper chamber of Congress broke for August recess. In a single 51-47 vote, senators voted to confirm a group of…
Vladimir Putin could attack a NATO member between this fall and 2029, U.S. intelligence assesses, likely targeting the Baltics or Poland directly.
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House next Reuters
President Trump is reportedly renewing his effort to boot Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position, despite the Supreme Court thwarting his earlier attempt in June. A letter from White House presidential aide Dan Scavino, dated Wednesday, said the president was “considering” removing her, according to a copy of the letter obtained by The…
The vice president wants to silence his Republican opposition ahead of 2028.
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Gianni Infantino has "strongly" denied that UEFA paid off an alleged mistress while he was the European football governing body's general secretary.
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
Explainer: How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta? Reuters
America's employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%, the government said on Friday. Why it … Source
Viral images of 72,000 migrants stampeding into Ceuta looked like a security collapse. In reality it revealed Europe’s much harder line on immigration.
From Judge Paul Maloney (W.D. Mich.) in Mead v. Rockford Public School Dist.: Dan and Jennifer Mead have a child,… The post Parents' Free Exercise Claim Against School for Referring to Student by "Preferred Name[] and Gender Pronoun[]" Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Dog toys, DoorDash, and unregistered foreign agents.
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
The announcement came comes after fellow bandmate Manon Bannerman went on a hiatus from the ensemble.
The proposed tax would rise with unemployment and fund a new federal jobs program—even though AI has yet to cause mass unemployment.
From Van Rooy v. ANB 623 LLC, decided today by Judge Amy Berman Jackson (D.D.C.): According to the complaint, …… The post Libel Suit by D.C. Saloon Employee Who Said She Wouldn't Serve Some Government Officials Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom.
New details emerge regarding the Trump administration's surveillance dragnet cracking down on its online critics.
Russia dismisses German drone incident as 'fabricated provocation' Reuters
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
Will Justice Barrett really find standing based on an "aesthetic" injury?
US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing Reuters
A federal appeals court panel backed a lower court’s ruling, and made it likely that the Supreme Court will decide the case. But the decision does not mean construction will halt immediately.
Fitted with telescopes, the plane did our longest imaging of the Sun's corona.
As President Trump struggles to extricate the United States from the war in Iran, his promises to protesters in the country have fallen by the wayside.
US sanctions Dubai crypto exchange for aiding Iran's IRGC, following a Reuters report Reuters
19 new maps continue the story from MachineGames' other campaign additions.
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. Roberts spoke with Fresh Air in 1997.
White House surrounded by marijuana leaves
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Will Rosenzweig joins a growing list of former prosecutors and federal agents who have gone to court to contest the purge of law enforcement deemed disloyal.
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
Collagen and calcium work in tandem to achieve varying mechanical properties of different kinds of mucus.
Judge Rao writes a powerful dissent that is likely to find a receptive audience at One First Street.
There's no evidence the truck will be a cheap EV truck, but what if it were?
Opinion | Democrats are calculating a left turn. The math is inescapable. The Washington Post
The next time you call an Uber ride or order food delivery with an app, there’s a good chance that the gig worker you meet is getting government … Source
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
Wildfire smoke is a growing danger to unborn babies, study finds The Washington Post
A prison officer has been jailed after starting a relationship with a drug dealer while he was imprisoned there.
A manhunt has been launched for an escaped sex offender who was being held in secure units after raping a 10-year-old girl.
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.
A key Republican senator, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, said he would back Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, smoothing the path for his ultimate confirmation by the Senate.
Donald Trump has hit out at a US appeals court decision to block his $400m (£297m) White House ballroom.
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.
There’s not much point in writing before the 8:30 Payroll release. We had a bad couple of days in the market but just a wriggle (highly technical term) in the grand scheme of things, as the S&P is up 300 points (4%) since Friday and keep in mind this is late earnings season with the […] Source
ROME—In addition to crossing his arms and shaking his head as he listened to the tech billionaire spread blatant misinformation about the End Times, the Antichrist reportedly rolled his eyes Monday throughout a lecture given by Peter Thiel. “This second-rate charlatan doesn’t know the first goddamn thing about my plans to bring widespread doom,” said the […] The post Antichrist Rolls Eyes Throughout Peter Thiel Lecture appeared first on The Onion.
Deborah Fitzgerald and Quentin Korda: The happy couple were wed in a quiet ceremony attended by 20 friends and one new virus the rest of the world will learn about soon enough. The post Deborah Fitzgerald and Quentin Korda appeared first on The Onion.
As late summer gives way to early fall, many Americans will head to the fair and seek out their favorite regional delicacies. Here are The Onion’s top state fair foods. Smoked Carny Leg Whole Branzino On A Stick Big Ol’ Gulp From The Hose Tums Egg Roll Tarred-And-Feathered Corn Dog Deep-Fried Items From The Lost […] The post The Onion’s Top State Fair Foods appeared first on The Onion.
CLARKTON, NC—Stressing the need to get a grip and think clearly for a second, local man Ryan Kruze, who had just accidentally shot someone, reportedly urged all the people around him on Friday to calm down. “Okay, everyone, let’s just take a deep breath and pull ourselves together,” said Kruze, who, after discharging his firearm while […] The post Everyone Needs To Calm Down, Reports Man Who Accidentally Shot Someone appeared first on The Onion.
Representatives of pop star and actress Ariana Grande announced she is taking a break from public life, citing “endless, ongoing public scrutiny” of her health and physical appearance. What do you think? The post Ariana Grande Takes Break From Public Life Amid ‘Endless Scrutiny’ appeared first on The Onion.
An estimated 9% of Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding eating disorders. MYTH: Most people with eating disorders are young. FACT: They just look young because of how thin and beautiful they are. MYTH: Only a doctor can diagnose an eating disorder. FACT: It’s […] The post Eating Disorders: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion.
The post Man Came To Funeral Straight From Work appeared first on The Onion.
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.
Plus: Fauci is held in contempt of Congress, a watchdog report finds DOGE savings do not add up, and a British cemetery is at a dead end.
A man has been charged over the deaths of four people who were killed when a car crashed into a lamppost.
Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary that was reported more than a year before she died.
A student opened fire at a high school in Thailand on Friday, ending the lives of at least six individuals and injuring others, police said.
The stock market isn't a playground for gamblers; it's a business. Right now, you're likely playing the role of the mark instead of the house. Most... Source
Plus: When Steve, Jonah, and Kevin have been wrong.
Rep. Andy Ogles loses to GOP challenger in Tennessee primary The Washington Post
Trump ought to have known Miller was a snake before he took him in.
The move comes as the administration has bolstered its attempts to cut off Chinese choke points in the supply chain. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs on polysilicon and its related products, in his administration’s latest attempt to eliminate China’s choke points in the global … Source
Robert Gilman has been fed through a tube for 46 days after falling into a stupor, and advocacy groups say Russia has barred his mother from visiting.
Google is in talks to pay more than $1.5 billion for the people and technology behind Mechanize, a 35-person startup that trains AI to code. The deal surfaced the same week Google's own AI leadership was upended. Google wants its AI to code better. It may have found a shortcut, and it runs through a … Source
Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine … Source
Ceuta president Juan Jesus Vivas told the European Parliament that at least 100 people died in the border rush and thousands of migrants remain.
Under Trump, 90% of ambassador nominations have gone to political supporters The Washington Post
Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese and meat from supermarkets align with food inflation exceeding 112%, raising fears of a breaking point.
BALTIMORE—Calling the study’s findings “revolutionary” for anyone currently staring down a henchman or terrorist, a study from Johns Hopkins University published Thursday found that the explosive power of a rocket launcher increased by 35% when the person firing it shouted “Suck on this.” “According to our trials, squinting your eyes and dramatically stating, ‘Hey dickbreath, […] The post Study: Explosive Power Of Rocket Launcher Increased 35% By Shouting ‘Suck On This’ appeared first on The Onion.