Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
U.A.E. Halts Trade Ties With Iran and Says It Was Targeted With Missiles
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
Pakistani government files challenge against Imran Khan private hospital move - Reuters
Pakistani government files challenge against Imran Khan private hospital move Reuters
SK Hynix plans $28.6 billion buyback after share price declines - Reuters
SK Hynix plans $28.6 billion buyback after share price declines Reuters
Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired
When Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement.
How Tech Executives Limit Their Kids’ Screen Time, and Trump’s Race to Finish His Ballroom
Plus, the political emails are coming for you.
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely to be injured at work due to violent acts than the general working population.
Portfolio Hedging Strategies for Retail Investors: Wealth Preservation in 2026
Most retail investors treat a market crash like an unavoidable natural disaster, but the smartest players on the floor view volatility as a simple... Source
The Memo: On Iran, Trump’s critics see tough talk as a mask for frustration
President Trump is talking tough on Iran — but his critics say it’s evidence of frustration rather than strength almost six months on from the start of the conflict. On Tuesday, Trump sought to evince a confidence that the U.S. has the upper hand. He implied Tehran will bend to his will in the end…
US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign
Many of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says.
Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts
Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak in history.
Japan criticises US over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC - Reuters
Japan criticises US over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC Reuters
The Left Notches Another Win With This Secret Weapon: Old-Fashioned Organizing
State Representative Angie Nixon scored a stunning upset on Tuesday in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary. Now comes the hard part: running as a progressive firebrand in a red state.
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
15 states have laws that allow corporal punishment in schools. Here's where, and why
There is broad consensus among psychologists that corporal punishment can be harmful to children, but the U.S. has no federal laws banning it in public schools.
Why more than 400,000 kids are on waitlists for federal childcare assistance
The Child Care and Development Fund, the U.S. government's main source of funding to help low-income families pay for childcare, serves over 1.6 million children in a typical month.
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word 'gerrymander'
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative map inadvertently won him lasting infamy.
Nick Kyrgios banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios has been banned from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base - Reuters
Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base Reuters
Samsung hikes chipmaking prices by up to 15% on demand spike, sources say - Reuters
Samsung hikes chipmaking prices by up to 15% on demand spike, sources say Reuters
Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
Pakistan to challenge order to move jailed Imran Khan to hospital
The Pakistani government will challenge an order to move former prime minister Imran Khan from prison to a private hospital.
Israel strikes an air base in Syria to prevent Turkish troops from deploying
Israel struck an air base in northwest Syria early Tuesday, saying it aimed to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. Turkey, which has close ties with the Syrian government and has been providing assistance to Syria's military.
China urges respect for digital sovereignty in AI race - Reuters
China urges respect for digital sovereignty in AI race Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Chery's robot unit eyes IPO, targets overseas market for police robots Reuters
Trump’s Tariffs on Hold as President Claims Deal With Canada Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying ‘important work’ remained.
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S.
The 1,200 deportees will include Africans as well as nationals from North America, South America and the Caribbean, with the first batch of 20 expected on Thursday.
Famous cranes at shipyard where Titanic was built set for £3.1m refurbishment
The famous Harland & Wolff cranes in the same Belfast shipyard where the Titanic was built, are set for a £3.1m refurbishment.
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Peltola, Sullivan matchup set in key Alaska Senate race
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska, Decision Desk HQ projects. It’s the third cycle under Alaska’s new voting system, in which the top four candidates will advance from the primary, regardless of party affiliation, to a ranked-choice general election. Alaska has been…
Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest
The Democratic former congresswoman and the incumbent Republican senator will face off in November. Whether a potential spoiler candidate with the same name as the senator qualifies alongside them has not been determined.
‘Affordability’ and the Problem With Populist Pandering
Lessons from Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
The Cascade of Dysfunction That Helped Doom Jason Arday
In a better world, the late scholar wouldn’t have been elevated to—and fallen from—such dizzying heights.
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says - washingtonpost.com
Politics drove antisemitism probes against Ivy League schools, DOJ whistleblower says washingtonpost.com
‘I’m Not That Informed on National Security,’ Graham Says in South Carolina Debate
Senator Darline Graham made the remark in a debate against Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in the runoff election to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. Here are five takeaways from the debate.
ICE Admits It Investigated a Critic Based on Constitutionally Protected Speech
David Streever and two ICE agents at his door
Trump Pauses 50% Tariff on Some Canadian Products
The levies were set to affect 5% of Canadian exports to the U.S. and risked escalation into a broader trade conflict.
Why Canada’s Booze Ban Is Such a Sore Point in Trade Talks
U.S. politicians are crying foul as California Merlots, Kentucky bourbons and Tennessee whiskeys disappear from Canadian shelves.
Shapiro signs order restricting data centers in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Tuesday signed an executive order that could limit AI data center development in the Keystone State. The executive order, which implements his Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) requirements, requires prospective developers to provide a notice of intent to comply with the safeguards — which include requiring that firms pay…
Threatening Friends and Courting Enemies in Trump’s ‘Upside-Down World’
The president’s hostility to allies like Oman, Canada and South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But it comes as little surprise after a decade of upheaval.
Hageman-Byrd matchup set to replace Lummis in Wyoming
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman (R) and former state Rep. James Byrd (D) are projected to face off in the November race to replace retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wy.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Hageman launched her Senate bid in December, just days after Lummis announced her retirement from Congress. President Trump was quick to back…
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'
Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".
US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase
Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.
Before and after pictures show moon crater after SpaceX crash
A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.
'Difficult' to keep King's cancer diagnosis a secret, Queen says
The Queen has spoken publicly for the first time about the "difficult" emotional experience of having to keep the King's cancer diagnosis a secret.
Trump Pushes for Kim Jong Un Meeting This Year
The president attempted nuclear diplomacy with the autocrat during his first term. North Korea’s program has only grown stronger since then.
Voter Ignorance and the Problem of Confusion Caused by Candidates With Similar Names [Updated]
Voter confusion caused by candidates with similar names - as in the current Alaska Senate race - is part of the much larger problem of political ignorance.
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
Pentagon weighing smaller U.S. military presence in Gulf once Iran war ends - washingtonpost.com
Pentagon weighing smaller U.S. military presence in Gulf once Iran war ends washingtonpost.com
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.
The Greater the Illegal Migrant Population, the Stronger the Case Against Mass Deportation
People hold up "mass deportation now" signs at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
A New Level of Trumpian Evil
North Korea is the worst government on Earth; Trump prefers it to the prosperous democracy next door Busy day yesterday, so only a brief note. I know … Source
‘A Blatant and Gargantuan Conflict of Interest’ (shared)
The Trump family’s crypto business exemplifies all of the sleaziest aspects of the president’s code of conduct, if we can call it that. It is almost certainly unconstitutional and may well be illegal. Estimates vary, but according to a cryptocurrency analytics firm reported on in The Times, the … Source
Trump’s New Bank Is His Most Naked Scandal Yet
The media should not be covering Trump’s new crypto bank as if it were a legitimate business story. If you want to open any kind of national bank in … Source
Bond Sell-Off Sends Borrowing Costs to Highest Level Since 2007 (shared)
Yields on the 30-year U.S. Treasury and government bonds across the world rose to multiyear highs as investors fret about inflation, deficits and A.I. spending. Investor angst over stubborn inflation, unsustainable government deficits and rampant spending on artificial intelligence helped send … Source
No Pseudonymity for U Michigan Student Challenging Discipline for Using "Assertedly 'Fake' … Medical Note" "to Obtain an Accommodation"
From yesterday's decision by Judge Laurie J. Michelson (E.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Regents of Univ. of Mich.: Plaintiff, a… The post No Pseudonymity for U Michigan Student Challenging Discipline for Using "Assertedly 'Fake' … Medical Note" "to Obtain an Accommodation" appeared first on Reason.com.
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
As the administration promises unprecedented economic isolation, former US officials and Iran experts warn Tehran may be willing to absorb far more pain than Washington anticipates. President Donald Trump is waiting for Iran to cave to his economic pressure. Tehran may be willing to wait even longer. … Source
Iran’s Attacks on Ships in Hormuz Mount, Testing U.S. Military Restraint
The Trump administration, following a strategy of economic pressure, has sidestepped provocations in the Strait of Hormuz that are keeping traffic to a trickle.
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Ilya Somin's upcoming speaking engagements for the Fall 2026 semester. Most are free and open to the public.
Syria Takes Major Step to Come Clean on Past Nuclear Program
Syria has given international inspectors access to a recently disclosed site containing nuclear material from the Assad-era program.
Suicides and Public Humiliation: Recalling Some Past Incidents
The tragic apparent suicide of Cambridge Prof. Jason Arday, following what appeared to be at least credible public allegations that… The post Suicides and Public Humiliation: Recalling Some Past Incidents appeared first on Reason.com.
Against all odds, SpaceX finally tugs Starship into port after 24 days at sea
"A team of SpaceX engineers is on their way to conduct additional analysis on the vehicle."
Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Statements on Vaccines
The president made several misleading statements while announcing an executive order on the childhood vaccine schedule.
Man Doesn’t Like Who He Becomes When He’s Around Salsa
ST. LOUIS—Tearfully admitting that the lifelong problem had finally reached a breaking point, local man Darren Moore told reporters Tuesday that he doesn’t like who he becomes when he’s around salsa. “There’s something about when a bowl of salsa hits the table…I become…different…” said Moore, adding that even on nights when he’d try to just […] The post Man Doesn’t Like Who He Becomes When He’s Around Salsa appeared first on The Onion.
Visit To Girlfriend’s Family Provides Illuminating Insight Into Why She’s Asian
CHICAGO—Saying he now saw the woman he’d been dating in a totally different light, local man Arthur Morris confirmed Tuesday that a recent visit to his girlfriend’s family provided illuminating insight into why she was Asian. “The first time I saw her parents, it totally clicked why she’s the race she is,” said Morris, adding […] The post Visit To Girlfriend’s Family Provides Illuminating Insight Into Why She’s Asian appeared first on The Onion.
Opinion | Two countries are keeping Iran armed and dangerous - washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Two countries are keeping Iran armed and dangerous washingtonpost.com
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable
Peacock's quarterly profitability isn't guaranteed.
The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program
One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?
Fairphone's latest repairable phone is finally available in the US for $650
Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
The American automaker returns to the top category of endurance racing next year.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
Lee Jae Myung urged stronger independent South Korean military capabilities after Trump ordered cuts to U.S.-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield drills.
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk
New study finds that the tusks have not one but two spirals, twisting in opposite directions.
America’s Rural Lands Are Burning (shared)
This summer has been a terrible fire season in the U.S.—just not in the most populated places. The summer of 2026 has been one of extraordinary fires. In Europe, they have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in France and Spain and destroyed homes across England; they killed 13 people in Spain … Source
Gene Editing Used To Create Hypoallergenic Beagles
Geneticists used CRISPR to produce twin beagle pups who do not make the lead allergy-causing protein found in dogs, opening up new possibilities for gene-editing technologies. What do you think? The post Gene Editing Used To Create Hypoallergenic Beagles appeared first on The Onion.
Pete Hegseth Orders Military Blockade Of Woman Attempting To Walk Away From Him
WASHINGTON—Saying he would not hesitate to use force if she continued to disobey his orders, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a military blockade Monday of a woman attempting to walk away from him in a D.C.-area bar. “Until further notice, U.S. troops shall not allow this gorgeous woman to pass,” said an irate, slurring […] The post Pete Hegseth Orders Military Blockade Of Woman Attempting To Walk Away From Him appeared first on The Onion.
Spanish journalist says Ceuta residents believe government isn't doing enough to prevent another migrant rush
Ceuta residents say they feel scared after 70,000 migrants flooded Spain's North African enclave, as border security concerns grow amid Morocco tensions.
Ben Hopper
Anyone who didn’t know Ben Hopper, 16, would say it was cruel that he died so young. The post Ben Hopper appeared first on The Onion.
PhilStockWorld August Portfolio Review (Members Only)
It’s been an interesting month: Our last Portfolio Review was on July 15th with the S&P at 7,543 and now 7,745 is up 2.666% and maybe that’s a good sign 👹, but maybe not… We got a MILD pullback in between and now we’re over the top of our range but still within our prediction […] Source
The Morning Risk Report: L3Harris Ousts CEO After Investigation Into Conduct
Plus: Companies may stick with quarterly earnings statements; Florida workers disappearing
Are Poland and Ukraine Growing Apart?
Plus: the U.S.-Iran peace deadline expires, Kushner presses Netanyahu on a Gaza ceasefire, and a guide to freezing your boss’s hat in a block of ice.
Trump administration can’t scrap plan to move FBI headquarters to Md., judge rules - washingtonpost.com
Trump administration can’t scrap plan to move FBI headquarters to Md., judge rules washingtonpost.com
One of world’s oldest orca whales found with possible shotgun wounds as officials launch investigation
Toñi, the oldest known Iberian orca, surfaced in the Strait of Gibraltar with wounds conservationists believe were caused by shotgun pellets.
Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’
Jared Kushner warned Hamas it must disarm within 60 to 90 days or face Israel finishing the job, following a rare face-to-face meeting in Cairo.
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