Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say - The Washington Post
Christa Pike was on ventilator, unconscious after botched lethal injection, lawyers say The Washington Post
Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
About 735 schools have faced disruption as violent protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
Two Iranians charged in UK over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community - Reuters
Two Iranians charged in UK over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community Reuters
Judge halts contentious border construction in and near Texas’s Big Bend National Park
A federal judge on Friday halted contentious Trump administration border construction plans in Texas’s Big Bend region. Judge Kathleen Cardone, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, wrote that the administration can’t “build border barrier or related infrastructure, or engage in any construction or ground disturbing activities” in the region. “The Court finds that Plaintiffs…
UK man accused of planning terrorism acts against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of another politician
British prosecutors charged Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts allegedly targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure - The Washington Post
G-7 agrees to release oil reserves to reduce fuel prices after U.S. pressure The Washington Post
Trump shrugs off South Korea’s uncertainty on $54B Alaska energy investment
President Trump brushed off questions Friday over whether he jumped the gun in announcing that South Korea would fund a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, which South Korean officials have said is still under discussion. “Well, I didn’t jump the gun. I mean, they were there, and they were represented,” Trump told reporters before departing…
Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar - The Washington Post
Trump expected to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar The Washington Post
Trump says he’s ‘worried’ about Whatley in North Carolina
President Trump said he was worried about North Carolina GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s election chances as the Senate Republican super PAC began canceling reservations in the state Friday. “I think he’s a great man, and I am worried about him,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn en route to a campaign rally in…
Why the Right Is Nixonmaxxing
The new right’s embrace of Nixon is really about who comes after Trump.
Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
Thousands of immigrants with legal status lose Medicaid coverage as ‘big, beautiful’ cuts begin
Thousands of refugees and some other immigrants with legal status lost their health coverage Oct. 1, marking some of the first significant coverage losses under the Medicaid cuts in the GOP’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act. States and advocacy groups have been trying to warn immigrants who were previously eligible for Medicaid — such…
Trump: Cornell students ‘won’t get a fair shake’ with James leading probe
President Trump criticized the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) as a special prosecutor investigating the Cornell University rape case, arguing people “won’t get a fair shake” with her in the role. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) appointed James to the case. James previously investigated and sued Trump, and the two…
US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Amazon’s $1B plan to combat data center backlash draws more backlash
Amazon praised for ending NDAs but slammed for downplaying data center pollution.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Explainer: What do we know about flydubai flight 1073? - Reuters
Explainer: What do we know about flydubai flight 1073? Reuters
Chump To Receive No Compensation For Rescuing Children From Fire
The post Chump To Receive No Compensation For Rescuing Children From Fire appeared first on The Onion.
Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed
Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike on ventilator, attorneys say - Reuters
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike on ventilator, attorneys say Reuters
Student Protests Add to Woes for Embattled French Government
Unrest has flared across the country as students demand improvements in school conditions.
Kansas Democratic Senate nominee says ‘please, no’ to Harris campaigning for him
Kansas Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton said “please, no” on Thursday to the possibility of former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning with him ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on Politico’s “The Conversation,” Hamilton discussed which national Democrats he would be willing to campaign with. “It wasn’t like I was a huge champion for…
Death row inmate unconscious and on ventilator after botched execution, lawyers say
Death row inmate Christa Pike is unconscious and on a ventilator in hospital after two failed execution attempts in Tennessee, her lawyers said.
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Water rights absurdities, ponderous parking ordinances, and fast trains.
LePage breaks with Trump on Iran, Canada tariffs, immigration in Maine House debate
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) split with the Trump administration on key issues — including the Iran war, tariffs and immigration — during a Thursday debate in the open U.S. House race in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. LePage, the GOP nominee, who is running against Matt Dunlap (D), the state auditor, previously criticized…
Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela - Reuters
Former US congressman sentenced to 10 years for secretly lobbying for Venezuela Reuters
Man Accused of Sex Assault Seeks to Expunge Cornell’s Finding of Related Violation
A panel found the man responsible for attempted sexual exploitation, barred him from contact with the woman and required him to take a class and write a paper.
Lyft settles landmark driver misclassification lawsuit for $272.5M
Critics say workers are still owed far more.
Trump Criticizes Fox News for Daring To Show Clips of Democrats
President Donald Trump in a TV set surrounded by the logos of Fox News, CNN, and Politico.
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US's relationship with energy
It wasn't obvious at the time, but the US uncoupled carbon emissions and GDP growth.
How Would A Judge Butler Actually Affect The Fifth Circuit?
I would prefer Judge Southwick to have one vote rather than two votes.
Paramount, Warner Bros. reveal new name
Once the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger is finalized, the resulting media empire will fall under a new name.
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold - Reuters
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold Reuters
England cricketer Brydon Carse charged by regulator following arrest on night out
Fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's professional conduct regulations.
Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor
The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.
US military ends long-running program to spot nuclear missile launches
A newer program has been operational since 2011, and the next generation could launch within 12 months.
How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units
Bonus: Every Electric’s batteries are beloved by household cats.
Opinion | What a parent’s worst nightmare proves about Flock cameras - The Washington Post
Opinion | What a parent’s worst nightmare proves about Flock cameras The Washington Post
EXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Carney plans to visit Turkey this month, sources say Reuters
Cybertruck sales in free fall as Tesla reports mediocre sales for Q3
Tesla met analysts expectations as it sold fewer cars in Q3 2026 than Q3 2025.
Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees - Reuters
Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees Reuters
How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight
A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.
Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
The defeat raises pressure on Sánchez to call a snap election, after a series of scandals affecting his party and allies.
Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor
Vitaliy Klitschko says Ukraine's capital is in a "very dramatic situation" as Russia hits critical infrastructure.
U.A.E., Netanyahu Say FlyDubai Attack Was Terrorism
The comments are a clear indication that investigators view the incident as an ideologically motivated act.
Costco will launch its own Medicare plans
ABC News ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze breaks down Costco's new move into Medicare and where the service is rolling out. Source
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
It has been a bad month for federal government cybersecurity. The Pentagon is informing more than 2 million current and former military members that … Source
Most American Children Are Being Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts. What to Know.
The Trump administration may have just signed up your child — and more than 60 million others — for a 530A savings account (if you haven’t already done so). Nearly all American children now have a new savings account with their name on it, as well as someone else’s: President Trump’s. The Treasury … Source
The Pentagon’s Secret Budget
Trump’s proposed budget hides $1 trillion in military spending from the public by spreading it across disparate government agencies. Our Government’s … Source
Trump Makes Sinister Midterm Threat as Panic Grips GOP
With his approval numbers at record lows, Trump once again raised the prospect of an extraordinary use of presidential power. President Donald Trump … Source
Trump tightens chokehold on Cuba
The Trump administration is still eyeing Cuba, tightening travel rules and imposing new restrictions on banking this week in an effort to continue to … Source
Trump’s AI rebrand causes ‘unprecedented’ demand for Slovenian website names
Donald Trump's push to rename AI may be behind an "unprecedented" rise in registrations for domain names in Slovenia, according to its official national registry. The US president wants AI to be called "super intelligence" - or SI - the same initials used by Slovenian websites. Register.si … Source
Trump Is Getting Desperate. It Shows.
When the deputy attorney general personally announces an indictment from Justice Department headquarters, it signals a matter of national importance. So when Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter announced that he would hold his first news conference, observers rightly expected a major case. … Source
Supreme Court hits record low approval: What it means for the new term
The U.S. Supreme Court will gavel in a new term on Monday, and it will do so with its public approval at record lows. In theory, members of the … Source
The 7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV is now $100 more expensive due to AI
Initially launched in 2019, the Nvidia Shield TV Pro now retails for $299.99.
Cloaked in anonymity, Israeli soldiers describe mass civilian killings in 'NAZA'
NAZA is an acronym for nezek agavi, Hebrew for "collateral damage." It refers to the number of civilian casualties the Israeli military deems acceptable. The documentary is made by Israeli filmmakers.
Two Iranian men charged over suspected terror plot targeting Jewish people in Manchester ahead of Yom Kippur
Two Iranian nationals have been charged over a suspected terror plot against Jewish people in Manchester.
France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left
Riot police clashed with teenagers across France as roughly 400 high schools closed and some 2,000 people were arrested amid escalating student unrest.
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
Hero FlyDubai pilot says he was 'fighting for my life' as plane plunged after copilot attack
Capt. Smit Machchhar told PM Narenda Modi he felt the FlyDubai plane plunging as he lay wounded and made one last push to open the cockpit door.
Tributes to teenagers who died after car plunged into River Wear
The families of two teenagers who died when a car was driven into the River Wear described one as a "beautiful girl" and the other as a "loving" boy.
Remains of 10 infants discovered at former mother and baby home in Ireland
The remains of a further 10 infants have been found at the site of a former mother and baby home in Ireland.
Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic.
Letterboxd Holds Seance To Ask James Dean His 4 Favorite Movies
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND—Holding hands in a circle as candles flickered and water glasses trembled, employees of film discovery platform Letterboxd reportedly held a séance Friday to ask James Dean his four favorite movies. “Spirit of Mr. Dean, we’ve got the cameras rolling for our socials here, and we summon you to share your top film […] The post Letterboxd Holds Seance To Ask James Dean His 4 Favorite Movies appeared first on The Onion.
Tips For Increasing Your Fiber Intake
Social media has ignited a recent surge in health-conscious Americans trying to up their fiber consumption. The Onion provides tips for maximizing the amount of fiber in your diet: Scrutinize food labels for phrases like “gut buster” and “organ hell.” Toast white bread to convert it to brown, fiber-packed wheat bread. Shift your diet from […] The post Tips For Increasing Your Fiber Intake appeared first on The Onion.
Unsupportive Parents Eat Crow After Son Makes It As Beetlejuice Impersonator
LOS ANGELES—Smiling to himself as he reflected on all the years his mother and father had discouraged him from chasing his dream, local man Aaron Traylor told reporters Friday that his parents had been forced to eat crow ever since he made it as a Beetlejuice impersonator. “They told me I needed to be studying instead […] The post Unsupportive Parents Eat Crow After Son Makes It As Beetlejuice Impersonator appeared first on The Onion.
‘Digger’ Prosthetic Artist Recalls Grueling Process Of Having Tom Cruise Sit Still
The post ‘Digger’ Prosthetic Artist Recalls Grueling Process Of Having Tom Cruise Sit Still appeared first on The Onion.
The 38-Year-Old Captain Who Fought Off Cockpit Attack on FlyDubai Flight
Smit Machchhar was hailed for his heroism after being stabbed on Flight 1073.
Cornell rape case gets special prosecutor. And, Renee Good's family sues the government
New legal action in two closely watched cases: one at Cornell, the other over Renee Good's death. We take a closer look.
Why is diesel more expensive than regular gas?
Diesel hasn't always been more expensive than other gasoline. Then in 2004, a switch happened due to air quality standards, demand, and taxes. In this week's Indicator newsletter, we dig into diesel prices, what kind of fun people are buying, and other forms of making your tax bill smaller.
Are Trump’s TV Ads Legal?
Plus: Renee Good’s family sues top Trump officials over her fatal shooting, the Senate leaves Washington until after the midterms, and the European Union (somehow) makes a worse alternative to Microsoft Teams.
Failed 'torturous' execution attempt on Christa Pike reignites death penalty debate
The botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike, who survived despite being subject to two doses of lethal injection on Wednesday, has reignited furious debate about the death penalty in the U.S.
Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet
U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.
'I was not going to let others die' - pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar tells Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he opened the cockpit door to let others in during the attack.
Who uttered the phrase 'the ideological clowns are out' this week? The quiz knows
Plus, how well do you know your pandas and fat bears?
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terror acts including against Farage
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata's maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
OpenAI says rogue agents may have affected more than 100 organizations - The Washington Post
OpenAI says rogue agents may have affected more than 100 organizations The Washington Post
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges - The Washington Post
Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges The Washington Post
Near-Catastrophe on Flight 1073 Exposes Gaping Hole in Dubai’s Aviation Security
Security experts say an assailant with a knife and a plan shouldn’t have made it as far as the airport.
DOE employee charged with trying to aid Iran-backed Houthis, feds say
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy allegedly used his electrical engineering expertise in an attempt to aid Houthi communications, drones and homemade explosives production.
How The New York Times Is Reporting on the Cornell Rape Investigation
Times editors explore the thinking behind our coverage of the explosive allegations that have roiled a campus and the country.
Ukraine Fires Hard-to-Stop Ballistic Missile for First Time
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the focus now is to increase production of the Ukrainian-made weapon.
Six Flags Closes X2 Roller Coaster Due To Brain Injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its famous X2 roller coaster due to a history of riders incurring brain injuries, with some resulting in death. What do you think? The post Six Flags Closes X2 Roller Coaster Due To Brain Injuries appeared first on The Onion.
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