33 new Costco stores announced. Here’s what we know about their locations
The bulk retail chain will open 33 new Costco warehouse in fiscal year 2027, Vachris said in earnings call wrapping up the 2026 fiscal year.
Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassination
A new report released Friday shows Utah Valley University (UVU) had several security issues on the day political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated on campus. The 158-page independent review for UVU stated that university staff and security personnel deferred critical decision-making to the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) team and failed to conduct a formal written…
China’s Panda Diplomacy Is Losing Its Clout With the U.S.
In a summit with few clear results, the loan is a reminder of an older era of Chinese diplomacy.
U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
Russia targeting 'ordinary life' with attacks on Ukraine's data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
Bracing for Midterm Losses, Republicans in Congress Try a Pre-election Pivot
After nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda, G.O.P. senators are grasping for some quick action on cost-of-living measures they can show voters before November.
EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI works to understand full scope of agent activity as user data leak emerges Reuters
White House TV pool resumes coverage of Trump after CNN regains access - The Washington Post
White House TV pool resumes coverage of Trump after CNN regains access The Washington Post
China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Drowning Out Its Big Week
The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.
Border Agents Search Phones Without Warrants. This Case Asks the Supreme Court if That's Constitutional
Federal appeals courts differ on whether the Fourth Amendment protects your cellphone at the border. A Texas lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to settle it.
Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on table, but Russia must weigh its interests - Reuters
Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on table, but Russia must weigh its interests Reuters
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
Anti-Trump attorney: ‘Don’t overreact’ to Supreme Court voter database decision
Norm Eisen, a former White House ethics lawyer and frequent critic of President Trump, urged Americans not to “overreact” after the Supreme Court’s Friday ruling permitting the administration to move forward with its new immigration database ahead of the midterm elections. In an emergency ruling, the high court found that the Trump administration could proceed…
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after being called out by Sherrill over ethics report
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) resigned Friday following calls to step down from his position after an investigation found that he had violated state ethics and harassment policies. “He submitted his resignation to me this afternoon, which I accepted,” Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) announced during a Friday press conference. Sherrill called for his…
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy, Regional Tensions Remain in Focus
Oil prices declined Friday as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system - Reuters
Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system Reuters
McConnell, Cornyn join letter questioning Trump invite to Putin
A group of senators, including seven Republicans, sent an open letter to President Trump on Friday to express “serious concern” and press him to explain why he invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the Group of 20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami later this year amid Russia’s war with Ukraine. “Given President Putin’s continued actions…
Review: The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple's coolest smartphone (but only literally)
Better thermals and battery life make this iterative update nicer to use.
Costco is offering $60 shop cards to qualifying members: How it works
Costco shoppers, it's time to check those receipts.
Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.
Bill Clinton: ‘There were lots of times when I wanted to ban the White House press corps’
Former President Clinton rebuked President Trump’s attempted ban of three outlets from the White House last week, saying during his presidency, “There were lots of times when I wanted to ban the White House press corps.” “I got news for the people who work in the White House today. There were lots of times when…
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
The visit comes at an important time for both men.
AI was supposed to hit new grads hard. So far, unemployment data says otherwise.
"There is no evidence of any significant, widespread displacement or reduction in hiring”
College Founded by 'Christian Nationalist' Pastor Claims Religious Discrimination by Zoning Officials
New Saint Andrews College says Moscow, Idaho, officials are imposing special restrictions out of animus against the college's founder, Doug Wilson.
Anthropic's "Supply Chain Risk" Designation Stemmed from Its Refusing to Agree to Contract Terms, Not Its Speech
So the D.C. Circuit majority concluded in rejecting Anthropic’s First Amendment challenge.
Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script
Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.
Pakistan, Turkiye edge closer towards joining Saudi war against Houthis
Pakistani and Turkish military chiefs head to Riyadh for urgent talks, but both countries remain cautious about the extent of their involvement. Islamabad, Pakistan — Turkiye and Pakistan are rushing their military chiefs to Riyadh in response to a call from Saudi Arabia for an urgent meeting on … Source
Trump Stunt With Xi Called ‘Most Un-American Thing’ A ‘President Has Ever Done’
The president’s White House tour for the Chinese leader sank into antics that a former aide condemned. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit devolved into sophomoric stupidity when President Donald Trump showed him the autopen photo that represents a Joe Biden portrait in the White House. The … Source
Democrats enjoy biggest lead yet in the race for Congress
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s approval rating is at a low point for his second term. Democrats are heading into the final stretch of the 2026 midterms with their largest lead yet in the race for Congress and President Donald Trump’s approval rating at a significant low, according to NBC News’ … Source
The Two-Year Temper Tantrum to Come
Trump’s recent kerfuffle with the press is a preview of his next era. Yesterday when a judge ordered President Trump to lift a ban on journalists accessing the White House, the immediate crisis appeared to be averted: Trump had lost, and reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico largely returned to … Source
Susan Collins campaign’s corruption defense unravels as university knocks down key claim
The University of Maine has contradicted a key claim Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ campaign made while defending her relationship with a defense … Source
Pope Leo warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity on his France visit
PARIS — Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself. Leo raised … Source
Trump has surrendered to Moscow and China – now he looks like a spare part
Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your … Source
‘Wave of freedom’ sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group
José Manuel Restrepo says Colombian forces, not American troops, will lead operations against armed groups under Trump's Shield of the Americas.
Paramount/WBD merger conditions give the public "virtually nothing," judge is told
US judge reviews deal with California, says it must not be result of collusion.
As Police Misuse Flock Cameras, 2 Senators From Opposite Parties Demand More Oversight
Sens. Raphael Warnock and Katie Britt against a backrop of Flock Safety automated license plate readers
Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".
Is solar's growth finally slowing in the US?
Renewables easily cover changes in US demand, which is rising by 2% in 2026.
Microsoft stops insisting you need a "Copilot+ PC"
Microsoft's new Surface laptops forgo Copilot+ PC branding.
US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic - Reuters
US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic Reuters
FA Cup match to be replayed after referee error
An FA Cup qualifying match will be replayed after a refereeing mistake led to a team in the ninth tier of English football lodging a complaint.
Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says - Reuters
Meta misled consumers in case over Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico jury says Reuters
Opinion | I’m a Republican. This woman tried to do everything right — and was deported. - The Washington Post
Opinion | I’m a Republican. This woman tried to do everything right — and was deported. The Washington Post
See the High-Profile Guests Who Attended the Trump-Xi Dinner
Billionaire business leaders and U.S. officials attended the White House festivities.
The Republicans Are Bolting From Trump - The Atlantic
The Republicans Are Bolting From Trump The Atlantic
Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.
In Iran, Talk of Whether to Build a Nuclear Bomb Bursts Into the Open
Iran’s top officials still say the country will forgo nuclear weapons, but they are warning that could change.
The Books Briefing: What Annie Dillard Left Out - The Atlantic
The Books Briefing: What Annie Dillard Left Out The Atlantic
Council 'pauses' plan to fire and rehire 23,000 workers
Glasgow City Council says its plan to fire and then rehire more than 20,000 of its staff under new contracts is on hold after "constructive" talks with the Scottish government and trade unions.
Renée Good's Mom Wanted Trump to Protect Her Family. Her Daughter Was Killed by ICE.
Donna Ganger testifying in a Senate committee
After Tough Primaries, Democrats in Key States Feel Unified, New Polls Find
A majority of Democrats in Maine and Michigan said the primary process strengthened their party heading into November.
What Do We Do About the Cameras Everywhere? - The Atlantic
What Do We Do About the Cameras Everywhere? The Atlantic
Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says - Reuters
Congo military plane crash kills 13, including three officers, official says Reuters
Democrats Are Quietly Clashing Over U.S. Involvement in Saudi Arabia's War in Yemen
Representative Gregory Meeks on the left, Senator Jeff Merkley in the center, Senator Ed Markey on the right, with a fighter jet and flag
FBI Hack Exposes Thousands Of Employee Records
A cybercriminal collective known as ShinyHunters claims to have breached the FBI’s online job portal and stolen more than 2 terabytes of employee personnel records. What do you think? The post FBI Hack Exposes Thousands Of Employee Records appeared first on The Onion.
Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false
On Thursday, the woman identified as Jane Doe filed a declaration in Manhattan federal court stating that all of her original claims against the rapper were false.
I Joined Agents Hunting the Fast Boats Flooding Europe with Cocaine
Watch WSJ’s Sune Engel Rasmussen embed with Spanish authorities tackling the new wave of cocaine trafficked into Europe.
There's a global pandemic treaty that's signed -- and in 'limbo.' What's the holdup?
The treaty aims to help the countries of the world prepare for — and defeat — any future pandemic. Why hasn't it gone into effect?
Students strike across Germany in protest against military service
A law establishing voluntary military service came into effect in January, but protest organisers fear compulsory service could follow.
After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
"There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly."
Senior Kazakh officials detained after 14 service members swept out to sea
Seventeen service members were swept out to the Caspian Sea during military exercises.
US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70%
The new LFP battery charges from 10 to 70% in 4.5 minutes at just 65˚C.
Three of UK's 'largest mobile phone smuggling network' jailed
Three men jailed after being part of the UK's "largest mobile phone smuggling network" trafficked thousands of stolen devices out of the country, a court heard.
Fighter jet pilots eject moments before fiery crash in Wales
Video captures two Royal Air Force pilots ejecting from a Hawk T2 training jet moments before a fiery crash near Anglesey in Wales on Wednesday.
Taylor Swift has a message for the haters on her new song ‘Cleveland!’ - The Washington Post
Taylor Swift has a message for the haters on her new song ‘Cleveland!’ The Washington Post
Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer.
Man rammed tractor into house in revenge attack on rival
A man who drove a tractor and hay baler into a house targeted the property after a rival desecrated the graves of his father and brother, a court heard.
America’s Hypocritical Take on Intellectual Property - The Atlantic
America’s Hypocritical Take on Intellectual Property The Atlantic
With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time
NASA's PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.
What Does the Climate Movement Do Now? - The Atlantic
What Does the Climate Movement Do Now? The Atlantic
Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
Trump administration takes Musk’s side in fight over EU tech rules
Washington says Brussels overreached when it fined X €120 million under the DSA.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
Baseball Analysts Call For New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H.
NEW YORK—Stressing that the sport’s existing suite of advanced metrics was no longer sufficient to satisfy their hunger for increasingly granular data, baseball analysts from across the country called Wednesday for the creation of a new statistic called B.L.E.P.H. “We don’t care what it measures or how it’s calculated—we just need something called B.L.E.P.H., and we […] The post Baseball Analysts Call For New Stat Called B.L.E.P.H. appeared first on The Onion.
California DMV Adds Highway Chase To Road Test
SACRAMENTO, CA—Saying the newly instituted changes better reflected the realities of modern driving, officials at the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday that they had added a highway chase to the state’s standard road test. “Test-takers will be expected to safely merge onto the highway and then successfully weave their getaway vehicle through traffic […] The post California DMV Adds Highway Chase To Road Test appeared first on The Onion.
Shy, Bookish Umpire Actually Really Beautiful When He Takes Mask Off
The post Shy, Bookish Umpire Actually Really Beautiful When He Takes Mask Off appeared first on The Onion.
10 Players To Watch This NFL Season
From breakout stars to aging veterans, these are the players most likely to define the 2026 NFL season. Aidan Hutchinson, Lions defensive end: After signing a four-year extension worth $180 million last season, Hutchinson should finally be able to afford enough eye black for both sides of his face. A.J. Brown, Patriots wide receiver: Brown […] The post 10 Players To Watch This NFL Season appeared first on The Onion.
Last Peach Of Summer Quietly Molds Over On Counter
The post Last Peach Of Summer Quietly Molds Over On Counter appeared first on The Onion.
The Morning Risk Report: Iran’s Secret Weapon Is Help From China
Plus: Kalshi’s embrace of sports betting tests rules for prediction markets, and OpenAI agents tried to hack four more websites while seeking data.
Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit. And, Netanyahu gives defiant UNGA speech
Trump and Xi's U.S. summit continues after a state dinner Thursday night. And, Netanyahu returns to Israel after giving a defensive and defiant speech at the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
Why this Pokémon set is dropping in value
How does one price a cemetery plot? Are they using dynamic pricing to figure it out? We tackle that question and many more in this week's Indicator newsletter.
The Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and Timing - The Atlantic
The Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and Timing The Atlantic
Xi’s Red Carpet Stalemate
Plus: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico get their White House passes back, more countries ground Iranian airlines, and a winning horse with a questionable name.
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at the U.N. General Assembly
Middle East crises draw major focus as the U.N. General Assembly hears from Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Yemen.
Fill in the blank in the quiz: Trump's says his triumphal arch will include _____
Plus: It's a very special week! But which one?
Column | First ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan dress for different roles at state dinner - The Washington Post
Column | First ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan dress for different roles at state dinner The Washington Post
‘Civil Terrorism’ Is a Dangerous Category Error
Activists who commit crimes should be punished. But they shouldn’t be prosecuted as terrorists.
To Protect Legitimate Speech, Get Serious About Penalizing Civil Terrorism
There is a soft spot in our legal system that allows radical groups to coerce and intimidate law-abiding Americans.
Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
Why the Gulf Wants Trump to Hold the Line on Iran
A new push for talks is facing hurdles as U.S. allies seek to keep the pressure on Tehran.
Iranian president blames US for Middle East conflict while denying nuclear ambitions, offers to dilute uranium
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims Tehran will submit its nuclear program to verification and dilute enriched uranium to ease tensions.
Hanging of black woman in tree 'staged' after she was killed in drug dispute, US police say
The hanging of a black woman in a tree was "staged" after she was apparently killed in a drug dispute, US police say.
Ed Sheeran concerts cancelled
Ed Sheeran's two US concerts at the Gillette Stadium on Friday and Saturday have been cancelled due to "severe weather warnings".
Reporter's Notebook: Call for a free Iran echoes at the United Nations
Retired Gen. Keith Kellogg and Ambassador Marc Ginsberg called for Iran sanctions at a rally outside the U.N. General Assembly protesting the Iranian president.
Saudi foreign minister warns Houthi threat goes global as Trump holds fire
Saudi Arabia intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles as Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud urged global action to protect Red Sea shipping routes.
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