E. Jean Carroll gets $5.6 million from Trump verdict, court records show - The Washington Post
E. Jean Carroll gets $5.6 million from Trump verdict, court records show The Washington Post
E. Jean Carroll Receives $5.6 Million Payment From Trump in Civil Case
A federal jury found President Trump liable for sexually assaulting and defaming Ms. Carroll. He exhausted his appeals last month, prompting a judge to order that the money be paid.
Balogun says ‘outside noise’ over Trump’s red card reversal made things ‘difficult’ before World Cup loss
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun suggested the controversy over President Trump’s push to have a red card he was given during the nation’s run in the 2026 World Cup was a distracting factor before their exit from the tournament. “My initial reaction was, you know, I was happy to be back in the team,” Balogun said…
Watch live: Kagan, Barrett face Senate questioning over Supreme Court budget
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday afternoon on the high court’s $225 million fiscal 2027 budget request. Kagan and Coney Barrett faced questions from the House earlier Tuesday focused on the additional $14.6 million requested for extra security to protect the justices and…
What Ben Sasse's Treatment Says About the Bright Future of Cancer Cures
Ben Sasse during a CSPAN interview
ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say - Reuters
ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say Reuters
US consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict - Reuters
US consumer inflation moderates; upside risks remain amid renewed Middle East conflict Reuters
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.
ICE Ordered to Cease Most Vehicle Stops After 2 Killings in a Week
Agents fatally shot a man in Houston and another in coastal Maine, both in their vehicles. The killings were the latest in a string of ICE shootings during President Trump’s second term.
The costs of unilateralism and the path to restore US-European relations
I recently spent a week in Brussels and Strasbourg, where I met with European government officials and business leaders, and other European Union-adjacent groups to discuss energy and climate policy. Although the bulk of the trip was positive and constructive, it was painful to see how much U.S. standing has collapsed, how vulnerable we are…
Trump scraps his Hormuz shipping charge idea but presses ahead with an Iran blockade
The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.
Trump says U.S. military will reimpose blockade on Iranian ports - The Washington Post
Trump says U.S. military will reimpose blockade on Iranian ports The Washington Post
Trump Backs Off 20% Strait of Hormuz Fee
The decision comes just a day after the president floated the idea of charging other countries shipping cargo through waterway that Iran has sought to control
Trump Says He Is Reimposing the U.S. Blockade of Iran
The move would sharpen a standoff over control of Hormuz that has led to days of fighting.
Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran - is that legal? - Reuters
Trump wants fees for Hormuz just like Iran - is that legal? Reuters
Trump drops 20% fee plan for Hormuz Strait in favor of deals with Gulf states - Reuters
Trump drops 20% fee plan for Hormuz Strait in favor of deals with Gulf states Reuters
Taking the W
Fireworks and apartments
Democrat AGs sue to block Warner Bros. / Paramount merger
Paramount execs may get upset, but this is exactly why antitrust laws exist.
Trump downplays FBI role after Graham death: ‘I wish he took better care of himself’
President Trump said he did not know why the FBI showed up at the late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C) home in Washington, saying the bureau is “wasting their time.” “Well, I don’t know why because I think he had a problem,” Trump said in the Oval Office Tuesday while meeting with the Iraqi prime minister.…
Environmental groups sue government to stop a big change to the Endangered Species Act
By altering the definition of the word "harm" as used by the Endangered Species Act, the Trump administration may limit how wildlife is protected in the United States. Environmental groups are suing.
Opinion | Tariffs are (still) taxes on Americans - The Washington Post
Opinion | Tariffs are (still) taxes on Americans The Washington Post
Opinion | I’m an Army general. My education shouldn’t be unexpected. - The Washington Post
Opinion | I’m an Army general. My education shouldn’t be unexpected. The Washington Post
Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims - Reuters
Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims Reuters
Democratic socialists still wearing COVID masks
That is socialism’s crowning principle. The government decides, you obey, comrade.
Trump Paid $2 Million by South Korean Company Facing Trade Investigation
The payment illustrates the minefield Mr. Trump has created by maintaining personal financial ties with foreign businesses while he is in office.
GOP House blockade shows signs of breaking
The dam constructed by Republican hardliners that held up action on the House floor for two weeks is showing cracks, an encouraging sign for GOP leaders hoping to get back to regular business on the House floor early Tuesday afternoon. Republicans will again try to use an unusual procedural mechanism to “merge” the Safeguard American…
The Strait of Hormuz impasse should reopen the debate on agricultural subsidies
Building resilience requires a deliberate transition toward more sustainable, diversified, and climate-smart agricultural systems.
Mahmoud Khalil Accuses Trump Officials of Conspiring Against Him
Mr. Khalil will now have to convince a judge that the defendants coordinated to take action against him and other pro-Palestinian activists.
US official says shipments of Nvidia H200 chips to China have begun - Reuters
US official says shipments of Nvidia H200 chips to China have begun Reuters
The Battle for Hormuz: Trump Shifts Into Dangerous New Phase in Iran War
President Trump’s third major shift in military strategy comes as he searches for a way to turn the tables on Iran in the nearly five-month-old war.
UK will run the biggest home defence exercise in decades next year
The UK will hold its largest home defence exercise in decades next year to better prepare the country for the possibility of war.
Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations - Reuters
Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations Reuters
UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack - Reuters
UK police say former minister Widdecombe's murder was a targeted attack Reuters
Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility
The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
FIFA Changed Soccer's Rules for Americans—and We Love It
On a soccer field, a referee holds up a red card. A group of players in red jerseys is to the referees right, and two players in white and light blue jerseys are on his left.
Big Banks Smash Earnings Records, but ‘Tectonic’ Risks Loom
The quarterly results reflect the dichotomy between geopolitical uncertainty and the stable American economy.
Probe into explosive diarrheal cases points to Taco Bell and bad lettuce
Health officials have not confirmed a source yet—and there may be multiple sources.
Why your favorite international artist might be reconsidering their next U.S. tour
The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
On Bastille Day, Macron Offers Spectacle of European Military Might
Troops from across Europe marched in France’s annual military parade as the continent prepares for a world without the U.S. security umbrella.
Legal challenge over fatal 1994 RAF Chinook crash thrown out by High Court judge
The bereaved families of the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash cannot bring a legal claim against the Ministry of Defence over the incident, a High Court judge has ruled.
Libel Defendant Can't "Stroll into a Deposition, Pull a Jon Lovitz and Announce," …
"'Yeah, I had no idea it was false. Yeah, that's right. Yeah,' then demand summary judgment because no one possesses contrary evidence from inside his head. That may be the ticket for comedy. It is not the ticket for summary judgment."
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point - Reuters
After Hormuz, Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point Reuters
Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody - Reuters
Mexico files criminal complaints in US over migrant deaths in custody Reuters
Slush Fund Update!
I'm sure that readers are as anxious as I am to see how Todd Blanche explains this all away during his confirmation hearings.
‘I Am Frustrated’: Emails Show Blanche’s Role in Trump’s Retribution Campaign
The cooperation of Todd Blanche will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing to be attorney general on Wednesday.
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
Meet the New War
Donald Trump
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
Boomers, not Gen Z, are the generation cutting back most on alcohol
New research overturns assumption that abstinent younger drinkers are behind weak demand.
Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. It was the second fatal encounter in a week involving an agent and a person in a vehicle.
Christopher Nolan Recalls Building Fully Practical Tom Holland For ‘The Odyssey’
LOS ANGELES—Touting his commitment to authentic visual effects, filmmaker Christopher Nolan revealed Tuesday that he built a fully practical Tom Holland for his latest film, The Odyssey. “When you see Telemachus standing on the terrace overlooking Ithaca, you’ll say, ‘That’s got to be CGI’—but I can assure you, that’s bona fide Tom Holland,” said Nolan, […] The post Christopher Nolan Recalls Building Fully Practical Tom Holland For ‘The Odyssey’ appeared first on The Onion.
Newborn Baby Can Already Tell Parents’ Genetics Not Going To Do Him Any Favors
LAS VEGAS—Expressing frustration after interacting with the unsightly couple during his first few minutes in the world, local newborn Charles “Charlie” Womack could reportedly already tell Tuesday that his parents’ genetics were not going to do him any favors. “Oh boy, looks like I’m gonna have to put all my eggs in the personality basket,” […] The post Newborn Baby Can Already Tell Parents’ Genetics Not Going To Do Him Any Favors appeared first on The Onion.
Geologist Reunited With Beloved Rock He Studied 20 Years Ago
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA—Experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to joy to nostalgia, 49-year-old geologist Alan Hargroder was reportedly reunited Tuesday with a beloved rock that he had studied over 20 years earlier. “Oh my God, I can’t believe it remembers me,” said the University of Idaho professor, who embraced the piece of sedimentary rock […] The post Geologist Reunited With Beloved Rock He Studied 20 Years Ago appeared first on The Onion.
Kash Patel Calls For Public’s Help Using Computer
WASHINGTON—Urging anyone with knowledge of the electronic device to come forward, FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement Tuesday asking for the public’s help using the computer. “If any Americans have information related to the operation of a Lenovo laptop running Windows—at least I think it’s Windows, anyway—we encourage them to very slowly talk me […] The post Kash Patel Calls For Public’s Help Using Computer appeared first on The Onion.
All Things Musk Pass
The post All Things Musk Pass appeared first on The Onion.
Tim Wallace
Tim Wallace, 56, has gone to be with the Lord. He is survived by 1.4 billion Chinese people, among others. The post Tim Wallace appeared first on The Onion.
Sara Lee Farm CEO Uploads Consciousness Into Loaf Of Bread
The post Sara Lee Farm CEO Uploads Consciousness Into Loaf Of Bread appeared first on The Onion.
Tokenmax Tuesday – The Commoditization of AI Begins as IBM Takes a Hit
Usually we do our Portfolio Reviews on Tuesday but we’ll do them tomorrow as a lot is going on. Bank Earnings are starting to come out, Warsh is speaking to Congress and we get the Consumer Confidence Report at 10 am – so lot’s to talk about. But first, let’s talk about IBM, who are […] Source
Stop Posting "Personal, Confidential, or Humiliating Information" About Your Ex, Influencer Is Ordered
The Texas Court of Appeals just upheld the order.
Wife of passenger sucked out of plane window describes their ordeal
A woman whose husband was partially sucked out of the window during a Ryanair flight has described how half of his body was left sticking out of the plane for "up to two minutes".
Woman charged with aggravated arson after reservoir fire
A woman has been charged with aggravated arson following a fire at a reservoir.
Political Defamation Case Can Go to Jury as to "Actual Malice" When Defendants' Couldn't Explain How They Arrived at Their Accusations
From yesterday's Illinois Appellate Court decision in Grasso v. Mottl, decided by Justice Matthew Bertani, joined by Justices Linda Davenport… The post Political Defamation Case Can Go to Jury as to "Actual Malice" When Defendants' Couldn't Explain How They Arrived at Their Accusations appeared first on Reason.com.
How Does The Supreme Court Caption Cases?
The briefs in the transgender sports cases were styled as "By next friend" but the Court captioned the case as "By her next friend."
Family of a man shot by agents responding to a 911 call seeks answers
A troubling pattern of federal agents fatally shooting civilians is developing, with deaths in Maine, Texas and Tennessee. The family of a man shot by agents told NPR they want answers.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.
Daughter addresses 'pathetic' father in court as he's jailed for her mother's rape and murder
A man who raped and murdered his estranged wife before staging a scene to make it look like she had taken her own life has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum 33 years.
For Whom the Strait Tolls
Plus, Lindsey Graham’s sister to fill his Senate seat, and how China’s Xi Jinping now manages Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
4 Takeaways From the Supreme Court's 2025–2026 Term
A photo of the SCOTUS building, slightly broken up and fractured
Syria’s New Chapter
Plus: A judge rules Trump’s IRS lawsuit was brought in bad faith, and the U.S. reimposes its Hormuz blockade.
He Called Out China’s Economy. Then He Went Silent—for Good.
Plus, Beijing’s AI ambitions and why some readers don’t trust Chinese EVs
'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. A leading child-development expert says the technology offers real promise — but also risks crowding out the human relationships children need most.
BBC's top earners revealed - as number of licence fee payers drops sharply
Former Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills was the BBC's highest earner until he was sacked in March, latest figures reveal.
Girl, 8, among three found dead in suspected double murder and 'sudden death'
Police believe the deaths of three people in Ballymena on Monday involved a double murder.
Morning news brief
Trump says the U.S. will collect tolls and impose blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, man killed by federal agents in Maine, states sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros merger.
The Strange Phenomenon of ‘Terminal Lucidity’
As they near death, some dementia patients recover mental faculties assumed to be long lost. Researchers want to know why.
At 91, He’s Hiking the Appalachian Trail. Again.
Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders once set the record as the oldest person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail. Now, he’s back for his title.
Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct democracy.
What is a 'firewave'? And when will risks from blazes end?
At least 19 wildfires are burning across the UK as a third heatwave in as many months continues - causing a phenomonon experts have previously called a "firewave".
Plenty of Culture War Stuff
Is the next term a quiet one so far?
War With Iran Kicks Off … Again
Plus: On Lindsey Graham’s passing.
ICE officer shoots and kills man in Maine, prompting state investigation - The Washington Post
ICE officer shoots and kills man in Maine, prompting state investigation The Washington Post
The Future of Warfare Is Autonomous
Can the U.S. military change its culture to keep up?
The Todd Blanche Confirmation Will Be About Everything and Nothing
The Senate can’t stop Blanche from serving out the remainder of Donald Trump’s term, but that’s no reason it should bless the president’s contempt for the rule of law.
How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
Bangkok fire investigation finds locked doors and flammable decor as deaths climb to 30
Survivors and first responders reported locked doors and a lack of signage marking emergency exits.
Iran Ramps Up Tanker Attacks After U.S. Strikes
Iran attacked three tankers overnight, as the U.S. Navy prepared to reimpose a blockade.
Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike
The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh after what they called "blatant aggression" targeting the Sanaa airport runway.
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week
This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit.
A Wave of Iranian Nationalism Is Drowning Out Its Diplomats
Fervor whipped up during the conflict is making it hard to compromise and easy for hard-liners to stymie progress.
ICE Shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Through Open Passenger Window in Houston, Witnesses Say
A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.
Smart Glasses Backlash Is Reaching New Celebrity Heights
Where do you sit on the Kylie Jenner/Lorde spectrum? Smart glasses are, without argument, more popular than they’ve ever been. Meta alone has sold … Source
How to Grow Old: Bertrand Russell on What Makes a Fulfilling Life
“If you can fall in love again and again,” Henry Miller wrote as he contemplated the measure of a life well lived on the precipice of turning eighty, “if you can forgive as well as forget, if you can keep from growing sour, surly, bitter and cynical… you’ve got it half licked.” Seven years earlier, … Source
Who Is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham’s Sister Appointed to Serve Out His Senate Term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish out the Senate term of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday. “Today, under the law, it's my duty to and honor to name someone to serve in the place of this irresistible man, this irreplaceable … Source
The EV market is on the road to recovery thanks to high gas prices
EV sales were up nearly 15 percent from the start of the year, but the recovery is a bit of a mixed bag. As the US war on Iran sent gas prices soaring, American car buyers flocked to electric vehicles — and in particular hybrids. After a sluggish winter and fall, EV sales rebounded in the second … Source
House Republicans left DC in a jam. It’s not clear when they’ll get out of it.
Lawmakers return Monday to uncertain prospects for the floor agenda. Republican leaders on Capitol Hill have high hopes they can use the dwindling pre-midterm legislative calendar to bolster their case for reelection. First, they’ll have to put down a weekslong internal revolt that has ground the … Source
JP Morgan boss under fire for Treasury lobbying after Epstein files
The boss of JP Morgan is facing mounting scrutiny from US lawmakers on whether he lobbied the UK government on tax affairs on the advice of convicted … Source
US continues to shun Ebola-infected citizens; second American sent to Germany
The man is said to be doing well in a Frankfurt hospital.
The Soul of Conservatism
Lindsey Graham, RIP.
The US government warns that Russia state hackers are coming after your router
With residential proxies all the rage, CISA urges router users to be vigilant.
New Saudi-Yemen Fighting Threatens to Pull Houthis Into Iran War
The militant group attacked southern Saudi Arabia after blaming the country for an airstrike on the San’a airport.
Ukrainian drone strikes forced Russia to stop shipping in vital sea corridor
Ukraine’s drone blitz halted Russia’s Sea of Azov shipping in under a week.
Lindsey Graham died of aortic dissection, preliminary medical report says - The Washington Post
Lindsey Graham died of aortic dissection, preliminary medical report says The Washington Post
Lindsey Graham’s Will Orders Estate To Start War With Azerbaijan
WASHINGTON—Stipulating that the South Caucasus nation should be nothing but ash by the time it’s all over, the will of recently deceased Sen. Lindsey Graham orders his estate to start a war with Azerbaijan, sources confirmed Monday. “The entirety of the document consists of very specific battle plans for the scorched-earth military conquest of Azerbaijan […] The post Lindsey Graham’s Will Orders Estate To Start War With Azerbaijan appeared first on The Onion.
Paramedics Praised For Being Too Late To Save Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON—Emphasizing that every second counted during a cardiac episode, doctors on Monday praised first responders for being too late to save Lindsay Graham from an aortic dissection. “Paramedics had a very short window to save Sen. Graham, and thankfully they did not make it in time,” said George Washington University Hospital cardiologist Dr. Eric Fallstaff, […] The post Paramedics Praised For Being Too Late To Save Lindsey Graham appeared first on The Onion.
California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers
There's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.
Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer allegedly used bug to steal trade secrets
OpenAI accused of conspiring with former Apple employees to steal trade secrets.
Solution to Feynman's reverse sprinkler puzzle also applies to "silly sprinklers"
New study confirms 2024 "momentum flux theory" on how angular momentum of water flows drives rotation.
Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists
A senior U.S. official says the USAID OIG investigation picked up where the U.N. failed, examining UNRWA staff links to terrorism beyond Oct. 7.
UK pins string of antisemitic attacks on Iran-linked group, bans IRGC
Keir Starmer announced sweeping national security powers after British intelligence linked antisemitic arson attacks to an Iran-backed proxy.
The Socialists Don’t Really Want Socialism
On public goods, state enterprises, and the difference between them.
‘Time To Become Immortal,’ Announces RFK Jr., Exposing Perineum Atop Solar Tower
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA—Tugging down his blue jeans as tens of thousands of heliostat mirrors angled the noonday sun in his direction, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was reportedly overheard saying “Time to become immortal” Monday while he exposed his perineum atop the Ivanpah 2 solar tower in the Mojave Desert. […] The post ‘Time To Become Immortal,’ Announces RFK Jr., Exposing Perineum Atop Solar Tower appeared first on The Onion.
Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up
Yulia Svyrydenko resigned as Ukraine's prime minister, with Zelenskyy saying he offered her a new role in relations with a key international partner.
Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Strategy
Plus: Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71, and the U.S. launches three waves of strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Drunk Frat Boyz and Evil Chess Nerds | Interview: Rebeccah Heinrichs
Those who look into Tucker’s soul …
Nationals select second baseman Chris Hacopian in MLB draft first round - The Washington Post
Nationals select second baseman Chris Hacopian in MLB draft first round The Washington Post
Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue
Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.
Migrant sought in American mom's killing was denied asylum but remained in Ireland
A migrant whose asylum claim was rejected fled Ireland to Istanbul before the murder investigation began, sparking an Interpol and Europol manhunt.
Survivors of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops say generals ignored warnings - The Washington Post
Survivors of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops say generals ignored warnings The Washington Post
The Return of the Democratic Manly Man - The Atlantic
The Return of the Democratic Manly Man The Atlantic
Gunfire shatters Toronto Latin street festival, leaving at least 2 dead and multiple wounded
At least two people were killed and four others wounded after gunfire erupted at Toronto's TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival. Police are investigating the deadly shooting.
A Free-Speech Meltdown - The Atlantic
A Free-Speech Meltdown The Atlantic