Netanyahu Rival Gets First Run at Power, but Hurdles Lie in Wait
Gadi Eisenkot must overcome disagreements among political parties to assemble a coalition robust enough to replace Israel’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.
For Trump and America, a Clear Election Verdict but a Murky Future
As Americans absorb a stunning new political reality, they face a gap between the time they effectively decided to be done with the president and the time he is actually done.
North Carolina rep requests ‘nonpartisan election observers’ in close race
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) is requesting “nonpartisan election observers” in her House race as she trails behind Democratic opponent Chuck Hubbard. “Election integrity is not a mere suggestion – it is the keystone of free and fair elections that have always guided the course of our nation throughout history,” she wrote in a Facebook post.…
Game theory helps SETI search for alien civilizations
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is mostly concerned with where to look for technosignatures from another civilization. Between 2012 and 2015, SETI's Project Phoenix targeted about 1,000 sun-like stars for signs of intelligent life. But where to look might not be as important as when to look, according to scientists at SETI.
Blanche dodges questions on investigating Democrats
Attorney General Todd Blanche dodged questions on Sunday on whether he would open investigations into Democratic members of Congress following President Trump’s remarks to look into claims of a “criminal act.” Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Blanche was asked about Trump ordering investigations against Congressional Democrats for calling for the impeachment of certain…
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday.
Four dead and 88 injured in train crash near Cairo
At least four people have died and almost 90 have been left injured in a major train crash south of Cairo.
Schools to stop teaching GCSEs early in curriculum overhaul
Secondary schools will be told to stop teaching GCSEs to students until they reach Year 10 in a bid to keep younger children engaged, according to the government.
'Stupendously large' primordial black holes ruled out as a dark matter source
Primordial black holes are hypothetical objects that could have formed directly from dense clumps of matter in the very early universe. If they exist, their dramatic origins would set them apart from the black holes we see today, which form when massive stars collapse. Some theories suggest that "stupendously large" primordial black holes could account for a significant share of the universe's elusive dark matter.
What we know so far after Krakow gun attack
Six people were killed in a random shooting in Krakow's main square, and three bodies were later found at the home of the attacker.
Pope Leo heads to Milei's Argentina as tensions loom over austerity, Iran - Reuters
Pope Leo heads to Milei's Argentina as tensions loom over austerity, Iran Reuters
Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit - Reuters
Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit Reuters
Three ways the new Congress can stop Trump’s war
Following Democratic victories in the midterm elections driven by opposition to the Iran war, the incoming Congress plans to utilize its power of the purse, potential impeachment proceedings against the Defense secretary, and litigation to force the Trump administration to end the conflict.
At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast, government says - Reuters
At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast, government says Reuters
Live updates: Trump sits for post-midterms interview; Congress gears up for lame-duck session
President Trump is set to appear on CBS News’s “60 Minutes” Sunday night, sitting for his first interview following the GOP’s devastating loss of both the House and Senate in Tuesday’s midterms. Post Election Day, the president was quick to blame Republican candidate quality for the sweeping blue wave, though others pointed to Trump’s approval…
Poland mourns victims of Krakow mass shooting as security fears grow - Reuters
Poland mourns victims of Krakow mass shooting as security fears grow Reuters
Dana White says he will meet with Trump to discuss White House press secretary role
Dana White, president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), on Saturday said he will meet with President Trump on Monday to discuss the president’s offer to take the role of White House press secretary. White told reporters in London that he was flying to Washington and, when asked how he could balance multiple…
Democrats won — now they must clean house
Democrats now have a golden opportunity to make good on their commitment to reform, but only if they learn from the past.
Anthropic secures $3.4 billion generator deal for AI data centers, FT reports - Reuters
Anthropic secures $3.4 billion generator deal for AI data centers, FT reports Reuters
Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?
Mr. Eisenkot, a career general and the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, will now have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
Physicists listened to electrical noise to crack a superconductor mystery
Tuning in to electronic noise can tell us whether electrons have paired up or not.
One dead in Russia after Ukraine drone attack - as emergency workers struck by Moscow
One person has died after being hit by a Ukrainian drone attack in western Russia, while Moscow has struck emergency workers on rescue missions.
Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says - Reuters
Europeans will join Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, French foreign minister says Reuters
Today in Supreme Court History: November 8, 1994
11/8/1994: U.S. v. Lopez argued. The post Today in Supreme Court History: November 8, 1994 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Neither Party Fully Understands the Black Church
A campaign controversy in Detroit raises questions for black Christians and all elected officials.
Alaska governor gives vote count update in ‘very close’ Senate race
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) provided an update on the Last Frontier’s closely watched Senate race as vote counting continues. “It’s very close,” the Alaska Republican said in an interview with John Catsimatidis on WABC radio, giving an update on what lies ahead in the process. He said that there is a “big batch” of…
'Trump has cost us': After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it's over - Reuters
'Trump has cost us': After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it's over Reuters
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.
Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods
A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain. But the animals stayed safe, and the water finally was receding significantly on Saturday, the organization said.
Democratic wins in state AG races give Trump a new headache - Reuters
Democratic wins in state AG races give Trump a new headache Reuters
With Stephen Miller at the helm, Trump charts a course for conflict - Reuters
With Stephen Miller at the helm, Trump charts a course for conflict Reuters
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply - Reuters
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant relying on generators again after losing external power supply Reuters
How Milei Defused Argentina's Hyperinflation Bomb
Argentina's president restored the solvency of a bankrupt Treasury and a broken central bank.
Climate change is altering the colors we see in the world: an illustrated journey
From Arctic landscapes to insect bodies, climate change is shifting the familiar colors of nature.
A desert stirs to life: Chile's Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades
El Niño rains have transformed Chile's Atacama Desert into a spectacular sea of color, awakening a fleeting ecosystem of flowers and wildlife in one of the driest places on Earth.
In Maine, a new approach to practicing medicine in the sky
Air medical service comes with high risks, high costs, and staffing struggles. To reduce turnover and serve rural patients, LifeFlight of Maine is putting the needs of healthcare workers first.
Do You Know England’s Founding Father? It’s OK, England Doesn’t Either.
Next year marks 1,100 years since England named its first king. Celebrations face one major hurdle: Hardly anyone knows who Æthelstan is.
How Mississippi Reached the Verge of Electing a Black Senator
The echoes of history surround Scott Colom’s final push toward victory, but assembling the coalition that propelled him took hard work after many Democratic misses.
Hakeem Jeffries, in Line to Become House Speaker, Promises Bold Agenda
The man in line to be the first Black speaker is a reserved moderate seen by activists on the left as too timid to take on President Trump. He says he’s “strongly positioned” to get things done.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Republicans made gains with young voters in 2024, but in this year's midterms Americans under 30 issued a strong rebuke of President Trump and his party, voting decisively for Democrats instead.
Poundland suitor urges Gordon Brothers to release funding to secure sale
The leading solvent bidder for Poundland is urging its owner to immediately release tens of millions of pounds of funding needed to restock the discount retailer's shelves and save more than 10,000 jobs.
AI agents with friendly faces and adorable bodies can distract you from serious risks
Meta’s Muse is a personal artificial intelligence agent that sends email for you, shops and books travel for you, and uses your apps to act on your … Source
The worse climate change gets, the harder it becomes to stop it
This year may be seen as a turning point in the climate crisis. The UN has accepted that global warming is going to exceed 1.5°C, while climate … Source
We need to talk about Meta: Political interference and interests in the Brazilian elections
On the eve of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States, in January 2025, Meta’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that … Source
From high-flying AI stocks to tariff-hit alcohol companies, the midterms shook up Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — The overwhelming victory by the Democrats in the midterm elections shook up Wall Street this week. The biggest tremors were felt in shares of companies tied to the boom in artificial intelligence on concerns that a Democratic Congress will put the brakes on further development of … Source
Just a moonshot? Google energy head claims data centers in space would cost up to 100x more than on Earth
Google has spent the past month showing off AI chips working in orbit, but the executive responsible for powering its data centers back on Earth has … Source
Houthis say at least 33 killed in Saudi air strike
Saudi Arabia, which leads a coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen, has not commented.
Eisenkot Seeks to Oust Netanyahu as Prime Minister. Here’s How.
Gadi Eisenkot gets the chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable. Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s former military chief, has been given a chance to form a new government, after he was recommended for the task by parties that won 67 … Source
Megaspeed exec was recruited to spy on Nvidia CEO, according to US intelligence memo
A memo circulated earlier this year claimed that technology executive Alice Huang was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to multiple media reports. The New York Times, which had previously said Nvidia’s chief executive had been the target of … Source
AI Godfather Says to Get Ready for a Chernobyl-Style “Blackout” Caused by AI
"Either later this year or next year we'll see Chernobyl." Geoffrey Hinton is regarded as a godfather of AI, but he deserves equal recognition for … Source
Macklemore says 9 U.S. venues turned down his Free Palestine tour - The Washington Post
Macklemore says 9 U.S. venues turned down his Free Palestine tour The Washington Post
Briton among six killed by 'far-right' gunman in Krakow rampage
A 32-year-old British man is among the six people killed in a mass shooting in Krakow, in which another Briton was wounded, Polish officials have said.
Why the tropics lose the most birds when cities expand
Tropical ecosystems are famous for their teeming, exuberant diversity. In fact, the dramatic increase in biodiversity from the poles to the tropics—known as the latitudinal diversity gradient—is pervasive across branches of the tree of life, and fossil evidence suggests it has existed for millennia.
Webinars on market timing techniques for traders
Entry and exit timing is less about finding a magic signal than reading several market clues together. Webinars on market timing techniques can show... Source
Personalized savings reminders can help boost retirement savings
Private retirement savings are an increasingly important topic in public debate. One popular idea is to phrase savings reminders in one of two ways: either you emphasize what someone stands to lose if they don't save, or you emphasize what they stand to gain if they do. To date, research into which of the two reminder messages is more effective in terms of influencing people's efforts to save has produced conflicting results.
The CDC has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases this year - The Washington Post
The CDC has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases this year The Washington Post
Six Dead in Shooting at Market Square in Poland
Three others were found dead in the home of the suspect, who is in custody; an official calls it a terrorist attack .
Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 Knesset endorsements over Benjamin Netanyahu, but deep coalition divisions over Arab parties and conscription cloud his path.
Oklahoma tribes say proposed legal changes put ancestral lands in Ohio at risk
The Trump administration has proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act that could endanger historic sites significant to tribal nations across the country. Oklahoma tribes say that puts ancestral lands in Ohio at risk.
'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.
The hidden ways insects support animal life—from habitat to health—go way beyond being food
There are at least 14 million insect species on Earth, and they play highly diverse roles in sustaining the natural world. Insects provide many well-known benefits—what scientists often call "ecosystem services." For example, you can thank a bee or a hoverfly for pollinating wildflowers and agricultural crops, or credit dung beetles for decomposing manure and other waste materials.
Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
Videos and photos show tear gas and fires throughout Paris as 70,000 security forces deploy against France protests despite police bans on gatherings.
Paraguay's former president charged after bank collapse
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
Different text genres help doctoral students adapt their writing to reach new readers
An academic abstract, a blog post and a public outreach article all place different demands on the writer. Readers' prior knowledge varies, as does the purpose of the text and what needs explaining. Mastering one kind of text therefore does not automatically mean being able to write another.
Column | A 14-movie guide to the best of modern Godzilla - The Washington Post
Column | A 14-movie guide to the best of modern Godzilla The Washington Post
US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme
Donald Trump has repeatedly raised the prospect of renewing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.
Despite midterm rebuke of Trump, allies see U.S. turning further away - The Washington Post
Despite midterm rebuke of Trump, allies see U.S. turning further away The Washington Post
‘Depicts humanity at its most grotesque’: Why the 300-year-old novel Gulliver’s Travels is so misunderstood
First published in 1726, Jonathan Swift's adventure novel has been chopped, changed and adapted ever since. Is it a "misanthropic satire" or a "fantastical nursery tale"? You may be familiar with the story of Lemuel Gulliver. He wakes up after a shipwreck only to be pinned down by ropes and … Source
Court Allows Discovery as to Vindictive Prosecution Defense by Smartmatic's Parent Company
"It may well be that no fire will be discovered under all the smoke, but there is enough smoke here ... to warrant the unusual step of ... find[ing] out how this unusual prosecution came about."
Prosecution Over Threat to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Can Go Forward
From U.S. v. Spitzer (N.D. Ga.), filed by Magistrate Judge John Larkins on Oct. 9, and just affirmed Wednesday by… The post Prosecution Over Threat to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Arkansas Bar Official Allegedly Transferred Points from Some Bar Examinees to Others
From the Arkansas Supreme Court Thursday: Evidence exists that Givens harvested points from a number of examinees' scores and then… The post Arkansas Bar Official Allegedly Transferred Points from Some Bar Examinees to Others appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Attorney Fee Award Cut from $100K to $50K, Partly as Sanction for Hallucinated Citations
In Ellis v. McNeese, written by Kansas District Court Judge W. Lee Fowler (decided April 22 but just posted on… The post Attorney Fee Award Cut from $100K to $50K, Partly as Sanction for Hallucinated Citations appeared first on Reason Magazine.
November 7 as Victims of Communism Day - 2026
I have long advocated using May 1 for this purpose. But November 7 is a worthy alternative candidate, which I am happy to adopt if it can attract a broad consensus.
UK cannot 'cherry pick' EU single market deal, Barnier tells BBC
The former Brexit negotiator says EU countries would reject any British attempts to follow economic rules "a la carte".
Our Best Stuff From the ‘Bluenami’
Voters reject the Trump agenda and the Republicans who backed it.
Russian strikes wound nine and damage Ukraine's power network ahead of talks
The attacks come before Ukrainian and Russian delegations are due to take part in trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week.
The Bantu expansion changed Africa. Scientists are still tracing how.
Genes and archaeology are revealing how Bantu speakers spread across much of Africa.
Labor Unions Won Big on Election Day, With Ballot Initiatives and Friendly Politicians
A collage of three photos of men wearing suits, the one in the middle does not have a tie. A blue marker scribble illustration is in the background.
Where Willa Cather Came From
A visit to Red Cloud, Nebraska—just one of the writer’s many hometowns.
New Zealand’s Conservatives Narrowly Lead in Election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and allies face weeks of uncertainty as late ballots are tallied.
British soldier ignored order to pull his SIM card, then got blackmailed
Soldier told repeatedly to lock down devices before deploying, got sextorted, court-martialed.
Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region
A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about U.S.-Iran nuclear talks through Qatari mediation but won't rule out war.
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
The Unsolved Puzzle of Norm Macdonald
Judd Apatow’s Norm Macdonald documentary celebrates the legend but skirts the man.
Kenya cult leader handed 200-year sentence for 191 murders - The Washington Post
Kenya cult leader handed 200-year sentence for 191 murders The Washington Post
A Georgia O’Keeffe painting found hidden in a closet could fetch $3 million - The Washington Post
A Georgia O’Keeffe painting found hidden in a closet could fetch $3 million The Washington Post
Doctors pull knife from man's eye that went through his brain—and he's fine now
It's the exact path, not the apparent severity that matters most, doctors say.
Ships loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to Trump
Iran threatened to attack subsea cables if US escalates military strikes again.
Re-releases of Wing Commander, Ultima titles hit Steam and GOG
It's mostly bad news from EA lately, but preservation efforts are nice to see.
Earth's churning mantle may have created the Great Unconformity
Explaining the Great Unconformity, where Cambrian deposits sit on top of older rocks.
Nvidia hardware worth $11.4M vanished between Oakland and Texas
6 pallets of hardware vanished en route to Texas, with no arrests 2 months later.
Opinion | President JD Vance? More slogging through a sewer of odious politics. - The Washington Post
Opinion | President JD Vance? More slogging through a sewer of odious politics. The Washington Post
Developer ends lucrative screensaver deal with Roku because Fox bought it
Developer: “I can’t be part of the Fox world.”
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