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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary on Friday after her campaign disclosed major errors in its financial reporting. Rodriguez, who had been considered one of the leading Democratic contenders to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), said the mishandling of her campaign’s financial reports would have been an…
A new report from Meta's Oversight Board.
Intelligence agencies provided the White House with a trove of declassified documents that President Trump cited on Thursday as evidence of election vulnerabilities.
Millions of people living in areas with unhealthy and hazardous air have been told to stay inside as much as possible until the smoke clears.
Financial surveillance, impaired contracts, and games of gotcha.
Shipping traffic was at its lowest level in more than a month and oil prices moved higher as the Iran war continued to disrupt the supply of energy.
More than 100 homes destroyed in Norway fire Reuters
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. on Fox, Fox One and in Spanish on Telemundo, as well as on the Fox Sports app and streaming in Spanish on Peacock. It's expected to run for about 11 minutes.
A footnote from today's D.C. Circuit opinion by Judge Justin Walker in U.S. v. Littlejohn; the underlying issue was whether… The post Helpful Judges appeared first on Reason.com.
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized major television networks for not airing President Trump’s speech on election security the previous night, saying that it was a mistake for CNN, NBC and ABC not to provide “blanket coverage” of what he sees as the president’s deteriorating mental state. “I think the president of the…
China’s Moonshot AI unveiled a freely available artificial intelligence model that seemed to narrow the gap with cutting-edge offerings from U.S. tech companies.
The lawsuit was brought by an inmate at the Pima County Jail who alleged his constitutional rights were violated.
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. It's one of the many unusual places his likeness has popped up this year.
Nice weather is a bigger draw than lower living costs for those planning an out-of-state move, Redfin found.
At a time of political upheaval and economic stagnation, Andy Burnham will on Monday become the seventh prime minister in a decade.
House Republican leaders are preparing to bring a stopgap measure that would keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 4 to the floor next week, kicking off a high-stakes effort to avert a potential government shutdown before the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. Republicans unveiled the text of the short-term measure, also known…
US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit Reuters
One or more people fired at the Enforcement and Removal Operations building at 2035 N. Central Avenue.
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.
The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will reduce the length of visas issued to foreign journalists working in the U.S., while imposing an even shorter limit on reporters from China. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule replaced a long-standing “duration of status” system with fixed-term stays, drastically shortening visas to 240 days, while…
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From Judge Hala Jarbou (W.D. Mich.) yesterday in Daghra v. Hinkley: Petitioner, a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee,… The post Judge Faults Federal Government Lawyer for Apparent AI Hallucination appeared first on Reason.com.
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.
It explains why Trump is wrong and how federalism can help counter his efforts to subvert the 2026 midterm elections.
From yesterday's decision in N.Y. Times Co. v. U.S. Dep't of Defense, by Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson and Patricia Millett,… The post Pentagon Journalist Escort Requirement Can Continue Pending D.C. Circuit Decision appeared first on Reason.com.
US lettuce supplier Taylor Farms to recall ingredients linked to parasite outbreak, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
US appeals court declares New Jersey's ban on assault rifles unconstitutional Reuters
Memorial services for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will be held at the end of this month, his office announced Friday. The late senator’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared that services will start in Washington, D.C., on July 28, followed by memorials in the city of Columbia and Pickens County in South Carolina. Reidy…
From F.F. v. Valley View Comm. Unit School Dist. 365U, decided Monday by Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman (N.D. Ill.): Plaintiff… The post Court Rejects Claim That Allowing Allegedly Biologically Male Student in Girls' Restroom Violates Equal Protection Clause and Title IX appeared first on Reason.com.
The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage estimate they’ve removed 6,000 pounds of refuse from ponds on Cape Cod. “There’s no better feeling,” one said.
A deal would underline how scarce computing power is for artificial intelligence development, and could create a new business for Meta.
A Beginner’s Guide to Option Pricing Part 9 – Vega: The Price of Uncertainty Itself What Is Vega? Delta, Gamma, and Theta all describe an option’s reaction to things we’ve spent this whole series discussing: the stock price moving, how fast that reaction itself changes, and the simple passage of time. But there’s one more […] Source
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage Reuters
FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes Reuters
From U.S. v. Littlejohn, decided today by D.C. Circuit Judge Justin Walker, joined by Judges Neomi Rao and Judith Rogers:… The post D.C. Circuit Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Leaker of Trump's and Others' Tax Returns appeared first on Reason.com.
Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for 'fastest' feed of US president's posts, FT reports Reuters
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states.
Strikes on more sensitive targets across the Persian Gulf risk setting off a spiral as neither side is backing down.
Nearly 200 fires continued to devastate swaths of the province, prompting evacuations in at least 15 communities.
There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
Top US tax lawyer forced out after White House clash over tax audits Reuters
Like his predecessors, President Trump has struggled to turn battlefield successes into long-term victories.
Fubo subscribers still don't have Versant channels.
Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.
Official estimates Google and Apple likely made millions in nudify app fees.
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As Canadian wildfires spread smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is sending air quality indexes to record levels, posing a hazard for millions of people. Here are tips for how to breathe easier in your home.
Iran's confidential report prepared for President Masoud Pezeshkian reveals majority support regime change or deep reform amid surging public anger over food prices and corruption.
West Indies cricketing legend, Sir Garfield "Garry" Sobers, has died at the age of 89.
The president said he is considering an attack on the site, but that could be more complex than last year’s strikes on Iran’s main nuclear facilities.
This is the moment a "shameless" fraudster who stole £300,000 from a vulnerable pensioner is led away by police, after Sky News tracked her down to Tenerife.
Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave following allegations he used his inside knowledge to bet on what the president would say in major speeches.
An MP says his "nightmare is over" after he was found not guilty of sexually assaulting two women at a private members' club in central London.
Plus: J.D. Vance’s security detail is ‘fed up.’
The family of Henry Nowak have released a statement after his killer's mother was jailed for three years for assisting an offender.
Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.
The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by militants earlier in the week.
US President Donald Trump has blamed Canada for the impact of wildfire smoke that could impact the World Cup final.
DAYTON, OH—Jeering that the other man’s chiseled physique would offer little aid in their upcoming confrontation, local intellectual Kenneth Dufresne reportedly challenged his wife’s muscular sidepiece to a battle of wits Friday. “Your hypertrophied pectorals may have momentarily swayed Veronica from the path of marital fidelity, but let’s see how you fare when not your […] The post Wife’s Muscular Sidepiece Challenged To Battle Of Wits appeared first on The Onion.
KANSAS CITY, MO—Audibly groaning as everyone around him rose to their feet, local baseball fan Mark Girma told reporters Friday that he resented a fourth-inning home run for making him pause eating so he could clap. “Oh, for Christ’s sake, now?” said Girma, who had reportedly just squeezed his way down his row following a […] The post Man Resents Home Run For Making Him Pause Eating, Clap appeared first on The Onion.
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The post Man Who Bought ‘Odyssey’ Ticket Year Ahead Correctly Assumed He Wouldn’t Have Anything Going On appeared first on The Onion.
WASHINGTON—Explaining that the public had no reason to be alarmed over his temporary leave, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) clarified Friday that his absence from Congress was due to a brief planned trip to the afterlife. “While I understand people’s concern, I’ve simply been on a routine visit to the next world,” said the seven-term Republican, […] The post Mitch McConnell Clarifies Absence Due To Brief Planned Trip To Afterlife appeared first on The Onion.
A recent poll found that Americans who are concerned about artificial intelligence outnumber those who are excited about it by a margin of three to one. The Onion examines the common myths and facts surrounding AI. MYTH: AI can never be ethical. FACT: Grok says it can. MYTH: AI could discover cures for all diseases. […] The post AI: Myth Vs. Fact appeared first on The Onion.
An Argentine court recognized two goldfish rescued from a sushi restaurant aquarium in Buenos Aires as sentient beings with legal rights, marking a major milestone for animal welfare. What do you think? The post Argentina Recognizes Goldfish As Sentient Beings With Rights appeared first on The Onion.
That was yesterday. We were so young an innocent back then but then the President told us our elections are rigged and it turns out it’s CHINA, not Putin, who are pulling the strings (presumably to give the GOP a majority of the House and Senate and to put him in office) in what Trump […] Source
LONDON—Responding to concerns about the lack of diversity in his upcoming project, The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum director Andy Serkis defended the film’s all–Andy Serkis cast during an interview Friday. “It isn’t my fault that the characters in the books are all Andy Serkis,” said filmmaker and actor Andy Serkis, adding that Andy […] The post ‘Hunt For Gollum’ Director Andy Serkis Defends Film’s All–Andy Serkis Cast appeared first on The Onion.
Brenda Fricker - the first Irish woman to win an Oscar - has died aged 81, her agent said.
The former mayor of Manchester’s entry into Downing Street will mark the climax of a steep ascent for a politician who until last month wasn’t even a member of parliament.
New report says our ability to tie weather damages to climate change is improving.
President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. And, at least 2 people have died in major flooding in Texas.
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as the World Cup became, for a brief period, a part of local life.
FCC chair has been gifted at least $63,000 worth of tickets by CBS or its parent company.
Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
The search for exoplanets—or worlds orbiting other stars—is astronomy's great Easter egg hunt. It was in 1992 that professional stargazers discovered … Source
In an era of high prices for fuel, food, and housing, an extra $4,000 could make a life-saving difference for many families. But instead, that’s what … Source
WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's renewed accusations that China meddled in U.S. elections could complicate his fragile truce with Chinese leader Xi … Source
A new Bain & Company analysis finds grocery unit sales dropped 1.8% in June, as rising prices no longer offset declining purchase volumes A new Bain & Company analysis finds grocery unit sales dropped 1.8% in June, as rising prices no longer offset declining purchase volumes Source
A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark. But there are silver linings. The Inflation Reduction … Source
CHIEF CRITICS Bioethicists, physicians and clinical trial researchers have all raised concerns about allowing people to bet on drug trials and FDA approvals. Researchers told Stat News that financial incentives could encourage people with influence over a study to alter or delay decisions, and could … Source
The Senate Democrat and backer of Graham Platner has no regrets in dismissing a woman who alleged domestic violence.
Iran, Israel, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Cambodia, etc.
How the 2015 JCPOA emboldened the regime and changed U.S.-Iranian relations for the worse.
A man who was convicted of killing a British tourist with a single punch has been ordered to be extradited to Greece to serve a 12-year sentence for manslaughter.
Zelensky ousts popular defense minister, an architect of Ukraine’s drone program The Washington Post
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
Europe’s effort to loosen Beijing’s grip on the materials it needs to rearm has hit an unexpected snag: the deep pockets of the U.S.
The president also called for ABC and NBC to lose their broadcast licenses, after complaining that the networks were not airing his remarks.
Smoke from more than 800 blazes has filled major cities from Toronto and New York, to parts of the US Midwest and Great Lakes.
Trump is betting that renewed pressure will convince Tehran to release its hold on the Strait of Hormuz while the regime is betting it can hold out.
Problematic paragraph on Strait of Hormuz places strain on U.S.-Iran deal The Washington Post
"Now offloading propellant. Next launch attempt hopefully in a few days."
The strikes were aimed at Iranian sites used to launch attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON—Acknowledging that the danger would be difficult to manage and impossible to eliminate altogether, the Supreme Court’s female justices nevertheless appeared before Congress this week to ask for protection from fellow justice Brett Kavanaugh. “We understand that our safety cannot be guaranteed, but we are in a uniquely vulnerable position and have the right to carry […] The post Female Supreme Court Justices Formally Request Protection From Brett Kavanaugh appeared first on The Onion.