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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
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
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
‘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
Opinion | Two countries are keeping Iran armed and dangerous - washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Two countries are keeping Iran armed and dangerous washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Here we go again. Another spectacularly dubious Trump golf triumph. - washingtonpost.com
Opinion | Here we go again. Another spectacularly dubious Trump golf triumph. washingtonpost.com
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
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
Building a Diversified Portfolio with Options: Moving Beyond the 60/40 Myth
The traditional 60/40 portfolio isn't just outdated. In 2026, it's a dangerous trap for your hard-earned capital. You've likely noticed that when the... Source
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
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ - washingtonpost.com
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ washingtonpost.com
Zuckerberg faces potential reckoning in court over Instagram’s effects on teens - washingtonpost.com
Zuckerberg faces potential reckoning in court over Instagram’s effects on teens washingtonpost.com
NATO’s Nightmare - The Atlantic
NATO’s Nightmare The Atlantic
The Wrong Kind of American - The Atlantic
The Wrong Kind of American The Atlantic
Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences - washingtonpost.com
Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences washingtonpost.com