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MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?

MAGA is split over Israel and Iran. Which way will Trump go?

Al Jazeera English

Could a US strike against Iran threaten support for President Donald Trump?

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranRussiaMiddle EastElections & Politics

Jun 20, 2025, 11:10 PM

Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence

Meta held talks to buy Thinking Machines, Perplexity, and Safe Superintelligence

Alex Heath, The Verge

At this point, it's becoming easier to say which AI startups Mark Zuckerberg hasn't looked at acquiring. In addition to Ilya Sutskever's Safe Superintelligence (SSI), sources tell me the Meta CEO recently discussed buying ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's Thinking …

Technology RegulationScience PolicyEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 10:53 PM

Prospects for diplomacy dim after Trump rejects Europe's efforts on Iran: ANALYSIS

Prospects for diplomacy dim after Trump rejects Europe's efforts on Iran: ANALYSIS

Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News

Donald Trump says his two-week window will let Iranians "come to their senses."

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranEurope

Jun 20, 2025, 10:11 PM

Trump says US intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran not building nuclear bomb

Trump says US intelligence ‘wrong’ about Iran not building nuclear bomb

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US president doubles down on claim Iran is building nuclear weapon, again contradicting US intelligence community.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Jun 20, 2025, 9:52 PM

Trump Issues Grave Warning to Reporters: ‘You Are in Danger’

Trump Issues Grave Warning to Reporters: ‘You Are in Danger’

Liam Archacki, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning to a group of reporters interviewing him at an airfield in New Jersey, telling them they were “in danger...

Media & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Jun 20, 2025, 9:49 PM

Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms

Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms

SARA CLINE Associated Press, JACK BROOK Associated Press, ABC News

A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state’s public school classrooms is unconstitutional

Legal & JusticeEducationReligious Freedom

Jun 20, 2025, 9:45 PM

Iran will consider diplomacy when aggression stops, foreign minister says

Iran will consider diplomacy when aggression stops, foreign minister says

BBC News

Iran says it will not resume talks with the US over its nuclear programme while under attack.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 9:37 PM

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson blasts 'narrow-minded' judging on SCOTUS: ANALYSIS

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson blasts 'narrow-minded' judging on SCOTUS: ANALYSIS

Devin Dwyer, Lilia Geho, ABC News

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson unloaded on her Supreme Court colleagues in a series of sharp dissents, castigating a "pure textualism" approach to interpreting laws.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 20, 2025, 9:34 PM

Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit

Fat Joe accused of sex trafficking, fraud in new lawsuit

Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News

Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena is being accused of sexual trafficking, fraud, and more in a new lawsuit brought by a former employee.

Criminal CasesCivil LitigationPersonal Legal

Jun 20, 2025, 9:25 PM

What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East?

What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East?

Leila Fadel, NPR

As Israel and Iran continue missile attacks against one another, we look at how countries in the Middle East are viewing the conflict. Whether that war could spread and if other powers in the region are bracing for a wider conflict. And we hear from some resi…

Middle EastIsraelIranForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 9:14 PM

Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season

Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season

Alana Wise, NPR

For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat.

Public Health EmergencyNatural DisastersScience Policy

Jun 20, 2025, 9:10 PM

Judge Orders Trump to Release Mahmoud Khalil

Judge Orders Trump to Release Mahmoud Khalil

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

The judge said “there is at least something” to accusations that the Trump administration detained Khalil to “punish” him for his activism

Legal & JusticeCivil RightsForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Jun 20, 2025, 8:59 PM

The Shell Game Of Fascist Gaslighting

The Shell Game Of Fascist Gaslighting

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

I need to say something that will be deeply uncomfortable for many of you: if you have friends, family, or colleagues defending what’s happening right now, their old sane selves may not be coming back. Let me be specific about what I mean. This week, Donald T…

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Jun 20, 2025, 8:44 PM

The Lavender Scare and the Long History of LGBTQ Exclusion in America

The Lavender Scare and the Long History of LGBTQ Exclusion in America

Joel Zapata / Made by History, Time

The rollback of LGBTQ rights and inclusion echoes a deeply consequential chapter of American history: the Lavender Scare.

LGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 20, 2025, 8:30 PM

MiB: Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock

MiB: Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

This week, I speak with Steve Laipply, Global Co-Head of Bond ETFs at BlackRock. Previously, he was Head of U.S. iShares Fixed Income Strategy and a member of BlackRock’s Systematic Fixed Income Product Strategy Team. We discuss uncertainty in markets, the im…

Economy & FinanceStock MarketBankingPersonal Business

Jun 20, 2025, 8:00 PM

A Brief History of Ted Cruz Sucking at Monty Python Memes

A Brief History of Ted Cruz Sucking at Monty Python Memes

JM McNab, Cracked.com

By JM McNab Published: June 20th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsPersonal & FamilyRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 8:00 PM

Republican Party split over whether Trump should involve US in Israel-Iran conflict

Republican Party split over whether Trump should involve US in Israel-Iran conflict

Tiffany Li, ABC News

President Donald Trump's consideration of bringing the United States into Israel's conflict with Iran has reignited tensions inside the Republican Party and Trump's base.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityRepublican Party

Jun 20, 2025, 7:59 PM

Melinda French Gates has some words for CEOs cozying up to Trump

Melinda French Gates has some words for CEOs cozying up to Trump

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

"Many people who used to say one thing, have absolutely shifted," French Gates said in an interview this week.

Social Issues & CultureWomen's RightsElections & Politics

Jun 20, 2025, 7:34 PM

Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet

Inside the courthouse reshaping the future of the internet

Lauren Feiner, The Verge

The future of the internet will be determined in one building in Washington, DC - and for six weeks, I watched it unfold. For much of this spring, the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, was buzzing with lawyers, reporters, and interes…

Legal & JusticeTechnology RegulationMedia & CommunicationsSecurity & IntelligenceHealth & Science

Jun 20, 2025, 7:24 PM

US Supreme Court declines to speed up decision to take up fight over tariff

US Supreme Court declines to speed up decision to take up fight over tariff

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The court declined to fast-track the review of the dispute over Trump having legal power to impose broad tariffs.

Economy & FinanceLegal & JusticeForeign Policy & International

Jun 20, 2025, 7:21 PM

US aiding Israel in war on Iran would be “catastrophic”

US aiding Israel in war on Iran would be “catastrophic”

Al Jazeera English

Bernie Sanders on Trump to work with the international community to rein Netanyahu.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceIran

Jun 20, 2025, 7:19 PM

ICE Tells Agents They Can Start Making Unjustified Arrests Again

ICE Tells Agents They Can Start Making Unjustified Arrests Again

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

It has never been about removing dangerous criminals — the “worst of the worst” — from the United States. Under Donald Trump, immigration enforcement has been about removing immigrants from the country. Period. That’s the whole thing. (And, apparently the onl…

ImmigrationGovernment OperationsLegal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceLaw Enforcement

Jun 20, 2025, 7:08 PM

Satellite image of an Iranian airport shows an American-made F-14 Tomcat that Israel turned into a burned wreck

Satellite image of an Iranian airport shows an American-made F-14 Tomcat that Israel turned into a burned wreck

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

An Israeli military official said a drone struck two F-14s in Tehran earlier in the week. Iran is the only air force that still flies the Tomcat.

National SecurityMilitaryMiddle EastForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 7:03 PM

Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election

Trump calls for special prosecutor to investigate 2020 election

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump revives old grievance as White House consumed by decision on whether to get directly involved in Israel-Iran war.

Elections & PoliticsLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 6:58 PM

Man Arrested After Ohio Rep. Max Miller Reports He Was ‘Run Off the Road’

Man Arrested After Ohio Rep. Max Miller Reports He Was ‘Run Off the Road’

Solcyré Burga, Time

The suspect allegedly threatened the Congressmen with antisemitic slurs and called for the death of Israel and the lawmaker's family.

Criminal CasesCivil RightsCongressional InvestigationsSecurity Incidents

Jun 20, 2025, 6:18 PM

Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bail

Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bail

BBC News

Khalil, a permanent US resident, has been in immigration detention since he was arrested in March

Legal & JusticeImmigrationCivil Rights

Jun 20, 2025, 6:03 PM

US judge orders release of Palestine advocate Mahmoud Khalil

US judge orders release of Palestine advocate Mahmoud Khalil

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

This is a breaking news story.

Legal & JusticeCivil RightsMiddle East

Jun 20, 2025, 6:03 PM

Hurricane Hunter Flights Improve Hurricane Forecasts, But Trump Budget Cuts Could Threaten Them

Hurricane Hunter Flights Improve Hurricane Forecasts, But Trump Budget Cuts Could Threaten Them

Chelsea Harvey, E&E News, Politicopro.com

NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter airplane missions significantly increase the accuracy of hurricane forecasts, but President Trump’s proposed budget cuts jeopardize the data-gathering efforts and other forecasting tools

Natural DisastersEnvironmentPublic Health EmergencyGovernment & AdministrationEconomy & Finance

Jun 20, 2025, 6:00 PM

A cancer center in Jordan treats kids from Gaza, but only a few dozen have arrived

A cancer center in Jordan treats kids from Gaza, but only a few dozen have arrived

Jane Arraf, NPR

Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it to Jordan for long-promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn enclave has slowed.

Middle EastHealth & SciencePublic HealthCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 5:55 PM

US Army Appoints Palantir, Meta, OpenAI Execs as Lt. Colonels

US Army Appoints Palantir, Meta, OpenAI Execs as Lt. Colonels

Wyatt Reed, Wyatt Reed, Thegrayzone.com

Four senior executives at Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI have been formally appointed lieutenant colonels in the US Army following the creation of a “special” unit created for rich Big Tech mavens seeking military leadership roles. On June 13, the Army announced …

Government & AdministrationMilitarySecurity & IntelligenceMedia & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Jun 20, 2025, 5:53 PM

Trump risks MAGA base if he breaks pledge not to “start new wars”

Trump risks MAGA base if he breaks pledge not to “start new wars”

Al Jazeera English

Ross Barkan on the internal conflict in the Trump administration over joining Israel's attack on Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityMilitary

Jun 20, 2025, 5:21 PM

Could Israel's bombing trigger a nuclear accident in Iran?

Could Israel's bombing trigger a nuclear accident in Iran?

Matthew Sparkes, New Scientist

Attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities have already triggered at least one internal radiation leak, but should we be concerned that Israeli bombing could cause a larger nuclear accident?

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityNuclear Policy

Jun 20, 2025, 5:21 PM

Trump seeks to delay appeal of $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Trump seeks to delay appeal of $83 million judgment in E. Jean Carroll case

Aaron Katersky, ABC News

President Trump has asked an appeals court to delay arguments scheduled for next week in his appeal of the $83 million defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.

Legal & JusticeCivil LitigationPersonal Legal

Jun 20, 2025, 5:15 PM

Telegram CEO gives his view on Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg

Telegram CEO gives his view on Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and Mark Zuckerberg

Alice Tecotzky, Business Insider

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov commented on Elon Musk's decision-making, Mark Zuckerberg's "fundamental values," and Sam Altman's technical chops.

Social MediaMedia & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Jun 20, 2025, 5:04 PM

Trump Maintains Control of National Guard in L.A.: What the Appeals Court Said About His Authority

Trump Maintains Control of National Guard in L.A.: What the Appeals Court Said About His Authority

Solcyré Burga, Time

A federal appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that found the President’s mobilization of the troops was “illegal.”

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Jun 20, 2025, 5:01 PM

WATCH: Baby elephant attempts a charge, takes a tumble

WATCH: Baby elephant attempts a charge, takes a tumble

ABC News

A FOR EFFORT: A very tough (and very adorable) baby elephant attempted to charge a family of tourists visiting Kruger National Park in South Africa, only to take a tumble.

Jun 20, 2025, 4:31 PM

US Marines Witnessed Detaining A US Citizen In Los Angeles

US Marines Witnessed Detaining A US Citizen In Los Angeles

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

As Mike Masnick noted late last week while covering yet another extremely disturbing development in the ongoing horror show that is our current government, the Trump Administration isn’t fucking around. It wants to destroy America so it can have the only kind…

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 4:31 PM

Exclusive-Fed's Barkin: No rush to cut, can't dismiss inflation risks from tariffs

Exclusive-Fed's Barkin: No rush to cut, can't dismiss inflation risks from tariffs

Howard Schneider, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Friday there's no rush to cut interest rates given the still-unresolved risk...

Economy & FinanceTaxesTrade

Jun 20, 2025, 4:28 PM

Vance travels to LA amid immigration protests

Vance travels to LA amid immigration protests

Sarah Beth Hensley, ABC News

Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Los Angeles on Friday as protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continue to grip the city.

ImmigrationPolicy & LegislationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 4:14 PM

Elizabeth Warren demands answers over reports of $500m deal for controversial Gaza Health Foundation

Elizabeth Warren demands answers over reports of $500m deal for controversial Gaza Health Foundation

Andrew Roth in Washington, Yahoo Entertainment

Senator from Massachusetts questions state department’s redirection of $500m to troubled organization

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastGovernment & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationLegal & Justice

Jun 20, 2025, 4:07 PM

This is the ‘beginning of the end’ for Iran’s supreme leader. But what comes next?

This is the ‘beginning of the end’ for Iran’s supreme leader. But what comes next?

Roland Oliphant, Yahoo Entertainment

In his many years as Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei has gained a reputation for political caution; deep conservatism; and absolute ruthlessness. But...

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 4:02 PM

Satellite images show American military planes missing from a vulnerable base as the US fortifies its Middle East presence

Satellite images show American military planes missing from a vulnerable base as the US fortifies its Middle East presence

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

Dozens of American planes have left the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar as President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes in Iran.

National SecurityMilitaryMiddle EastSecurity IncidentsForeign Policy & International

Jun 20, 2025, 4:01 PM

Watch the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Writers Discuss How They Have Become Experts at ‘Pivoting’

Watch the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Writers Discuss How They Have Become Experts at ‘Pivoting’

Marcus Jones, IndieWire

Writer/producers Molly McNearney, Danny Ricker, Gary Greenberg, and Josh Holloway explain how their late night ABC show adapts to unpredictable news cycles, and an upcoming rotation of guest hosts.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyHealth & Science

Jun 20, 2025, 3:45 PM

‘Completely Unqualified’: Pa. Governor Torches RFK Jr. at Pharma Conference

‘Completely Unqualified’: Pa. Governor Torches RFK Jr. at Pharma Conference

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

The Pennsylvania Democrat criticized Donald Trump and Republicans over their attacks on Medicaid, medical research, and public health.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationHealth & ScienceElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 3:35 PM

Children Are Clashing in Anti-ICE Protests and Raids in ‘Roblox’

Children Are Clashing in Anti-ICE Protests and Raids in ‘Roblox’

Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone

With 85 million daily users, the sandbox game has become a hotbed for virtual political activism where kids roleplay at protestors and law enforcement

ImmigrationPolicy & LegislationSocial Issues & CultureSecurity & IntelligenceMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 3:23 PM

Iran’s dual nationals caught between Israeli bombs and family ties

Iran’s dual nationals caught between Israeli bombs and family ties

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Iranian-US dual nationals have taken long trips to leave Iran since conflict began, but others have decided to stay.

Middle EastInternational CrisisPersonal & Family

Jun 20, 2025, 3:17 PM

Trump Calls for a Special Prosecutor to Investigate His 2020 Election Loss

Trump Calls for a Special Prosecutor to Investigate His 2020 Election Loss

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

President Donald Trump demanded that a special counsel be appointed to support his baseless allegations of 2020 election fraud.

Elections & PoliticsLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 3:13 PM

Yemen’s Houthis mull how they can help ally Iran against Israel

Yemen’s Houthis mull how they can help ally Iran against Israel

Justin Salhani, Al Jazeera English

Houthis agreed deal with United States last month, but may resume attacks if it strikes Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & EmergencyInternational Crisis

Jun 20, 2025, 2:59 PM

Has Trump put off joining the Israel-Iran conflict for two weeks?

Has Trump put off joining the Israel-Iran conflict for two weeks?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Trump appeared to delay US action on Iran for two weeks on Thursday, but is it just a negotiation tactic?

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastIranIsraelNational Security

Jun 20, 2025, 2:43 PM

What Lt. Col. Boz and Big Tech's Enlisted Execs Will Do in the Army

What Lt. Col. Boz and Big Tech's Enlisted Execs Will Do in the Army

Steven Levy, Wired

Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth and leaders from OpenAI and Palantir have joined a detachment intended to make the US Armed Forces "force leaner, smarter, and more lethal."

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceTechnology Regulation

Jun 20, 2025, 2:26 PM

How Ranked-Choice Voting in the New York City Mayoral Primary Works

How Ranked-Choice Voting in the New York City Mayoral Primary Works

Callum Sutherland, Time

Voters in the contentious Democratic primary are able to rank up to five candidates on their ballots rather than just picking a top choice.

Elections & PoliticsVoting RightsRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 2:26 PM

WATCH: Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus during ‘Cowboy Carter’ stop in Paris

WATCH: Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus during ‘Cowboy Carter’ stop in Paris

ABC News

Cyrus rose up onto the Stade de France stage to perform the Grammy-winning duet “2 Most Wanted” with Beyoncé on Thursday night

Jun 20, 2025, 2:01 PM

Trump now finds himself “hostage to Netanyahu’s agenda”

Trump now finds himself “hostage to Netanyahu’s agenda”

Al Jazeera English

“President Trump can make different decisions, depending on who is talking to him.”

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Jun 20, 2025, 1:25 PM

Top takeaways from BI's conversations with real-estate investors

Top takeaways from BI's conversations with real-estate investors

Dan DeFrancesco, Business Insider

Real-estate investing doesn't come easy … or cheap. Lucky for you, BI has written extensively about people who have set up real-estate empires.

Personal BusinessSmall BusinessEconomy & Finance

Jun 20, 2025, 1:16 PM

Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone

Truth, lies, and the Trump Phone

David Pierce, The Verge

The idea behind Trump Mobile is relatively straightforward. It's easy to launch a mobile carrier these days, and it can be extremely lucrative - just ask Ryan Reynolds! You should know, though, that Trump Mobile is a pretty bad deal. And the network's suppose…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilySocial Issues & Culture

Jun 20, 2025, 1:11 PM

Project 2025: Governance reform or Culture War battle plan?

Project 2025: Governance reform or Culture War battle plan?

Al Jazeera English

How has Project 2025 shaped Trump’s second term? Marc Lamont Hill speaks to its former director, Paul Dans.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & PoliticsMedia & CommunicationsSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 1:00 PM

WATCH: ‘I’m pretty lucky’: Teen struck by lightning as thunderstorms hit Northeast

WATCH: ‘I’m pretty lucky’: Teen struck by lightning as thunderstorms hit Northeast

ABC News

In New York City, a teenager was struck by lightning in Central Park Thursday afternoon, police said. The boy is alert and conscious, police said.

Natural DisastersRegional & StateCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 12:52 PM

Windows 11 migration heats up... on desktops

Windows 11 migration heats up... on desktops

Paul Kunert, Theregister.com

What about notebooks, including AI-ready devices? Ah well, still months to go, eh Microsoft With fewer than four months before Microsoft pulls the plug on standard support for Windows 10, businesses are replacing dusty – but in some cases perfectly working – …

Technology RegulationGovernment OperationsSmall BusinessEconomy & Finance

Jun 20, 2025, 12:31 PM

Salt Typhoon Hack Keeps Getting Worse, Telecoms Tell Employees To Stop Looking For Evidence Of Intrusion

Salt Typhoon Hack Keeps Getting Worse, Telecoms Tell Employees To Stop Looking For Evidence Of Intrusion

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Late last year, eight major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent a year rooting around the ISP netw…

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityNational SecurityIntelligenceForeign Policy & International

Jun 20, 2025, 12:31 PM

US court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

US court allows Trump to keep control of National Guard in LA

BBC News

Trump deployed the troops in response to protests in the city, despite objections from city officials and California's governor.

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 11:30 AM

Our crisis is not loneliness but human beings becoming invisible Essays

Our crisis is not loneliness but human beings becoming invisible Essays

Allison J Pugh, Aeon.co

Our crisis of work and technology is one in which too many people feel that nobody sees them as a fellow human being

Economy & FinanceSocial Issues & CultureHealth & SciencePersonal & FamilyCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 11:27 AM

EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine

EU squeezes Russia financially to reach ‘peace through strength’ in Ukraine

John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English

After banning Russian oil in 2022, the EU proposes phasing out Russian gas and maximising profits from Russian assets.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaEuropeEconomy & FinanceEnergy

Jun 20, 2025, 11:16 AM

Court backs Trump's control of National Guard. And, the latest on the Israel-Iran war

Court backs Trump's control of National Guard. And, the latest on the Israel-Iran war

Brittney Melton, NPR

Trump can maintain control over California's National Guard troops in LA after a federal appeals court ruling. And, the president says he'll decide whether to strike Iran within two weeks.

Security & IntelligenceForeign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Jun 20, 2025, 11:06 AM

The Man Who Wants to Save NATO

The Man Who Wants to Save NATO

Adam Rasmi/Brussels, Time

Secretary-General Mark Rutte is getting allies to spend trillions more on defense—and keep Donald Trump on side.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOInternational OrganizationsSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jun 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

‘If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace’: How China Views the Israel-Iran War

‘If Middle East Is Unstable, World Will Not Be at Peace’: How China Views the Israel-Iran War

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time

Here’s what to know about China’s approach to—and stakes in—the Israel-Iran war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastChinaRussiaInternational Organizations

Jun 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave

The Myth of the Gen Z Red Wave

Jean M. Twenge, The Atlantic

The best available evidence suggests that the youth-vote shift in 2024 was more a one-off event than an ideological realignment.

Elections & Politics2028 PresidentialVoting RightsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Media

Jun 20, 2025, 11:00 AM

Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?

Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?

Shola Lawal, Al Jazeera English

African countries make up the bulk of a list of countries that could face new visa bans from August.

Foreign Policy & InternationalImmigrationBorder SecurityAfricaSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 10:58 AM

WATCH: Congressman nearly ‘run off road’ raises political violence concerns

WATCH: Congressman nearly ‘run off road’ raises political violence concerns

ABC News

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, said he was "run off the road" by a driver with a Palestinian flag, amid a disturbing increase in political violence nationwide.

Security IncidentsElections & Politics

Jun 20, 2025, 10:54 AM

WATCH: Mother meets boy with late son’s heart

WATCH: Mother meets boy with late son’s heart

ABC News

Kaci Wilson’s son, Myles Godfrey, died from brain injuries sustained in a car accident. His organs saved the lives of multiple children, including 7-year-old Saleh Ahmad.

Personal & FamilyHealth & ScienceCrisis & Emergency

Jun 20, 2025, 10:36 AM

European leaders hold talks with Iran in Geneva, seeking diplomatic solution

European leaders hold talks with Iran in Geneva, seeking diplomatic solution

Rebecca Rosman, NPR

The scheduled talks mark the first face-to-face meeting between Tehran and Western leaders since the start of Israel's offensive against Iran last week.

Foreign Policy & InternationalEuropeMiddle EastInternational Organizations

Jun 20, 2025, 10:34 AM

Print. Fold. Share. Download WIRED's How to Win a Fight Zine Here

Print. Fold. Share. Download WIRED's How to Win a Fight Zine Here

Reece Rogers, Wired

Never made a zine? Haven’t made one since 1999? We made one, and so can you.

Media & CommunicationsHealth & SciencePersonal & Family

Jun 20, 2025, 10:00 AM

Kai Trump's Latest Content Gambit Is Cosplaying as a Person With a Real Job

Kai Trump's Latest Content Gambit Is Cosplaying as a Person With a Real Job

Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel

Nothing like playing make-believe as a member of the working class to further line your own pockets, am I right? I wonder where she got that from...

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Jun 20, 2025, 9:59 AM

US appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard

US appeals court rules Trump can keep control of California National Guard

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

President Donald Trump hails decision as 'big win', but Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pursue legal challenge.

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 9:55 AM

A False Start on the Road to an All-American Bitcoin

A False Start on the Road to an All-American Bitcoin

Joel Khalili, Wired

Donald Trump pledged to cement the US as the bitcoin mining capital of the planet. The president’s sweeping tariffs stand to simultaneously undermine and advance that ambition in one swoop.

Economy & FinanceEnergyTechnology RegulationForeign Policy & InternationalPolicy & Legislation

Jun 20, 2025, 9:30 AM

US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

BBC News

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.

Foreign Policy & InternationalAfricaInternational Organizations

Jun 20, 2025, 9:22 AM

Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz

Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz

Holly J. Morris, NPR

This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question! Best of luck.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & FamilyHealth & Science

Jun 20, 2025, 9:00 AM

Iran, Europe set for first talks since Israel launched attacks on Tehran

Iran, Europe set for first talks since Israel launched attacks on Tehran

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Iran, UK, Germany, France and EU foreign ministers to meet in bid to avoid further escalation between Israel and Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastEuropeInternational Organizations

Jun 20, 2025, 8:26 AM

Reid Hoffman: "Even I am afraid"

Reid Hoffman: "Even I am afraid"

ZEIT ONLINE: Digital - Nicolas Killian, Die Zeit

LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman is one of the few Silicon Valley billionaires to openly oppose Donald Trump. He speaks about how he wants to convince others to do the same.

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsPersonal & FamilyForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 8:25 AM

Break Up Big Tech: Civil Society Declaration – People vs. Big Tech

Break Up Big Tech: Civil Society Declaration – People vs. Big Tech

Vanessa, Peoplevsbig.tech

We, people and civil society organisations from Europe and around the world, call on the European Commission to act now to break up the powerful Big Tech

AntitrustTechnology RegulationEconomy & FinancePolicy & LegislationMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 8:02 AM

Are Israel’s attacks against Iran legal?

Are Israel’s attacks against Iran legal?

John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English

International law proscribes the use of force except in self-defence - but what constitutes self-defence?

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 7:47 AM

Why the EU should choose China over the US

Why the EU should choose China over the US

Santiago Zabala, Claudio Gallo, Al Jazeera English

EU interests may no longer be best served by alliance with US - especially under Trump’s increasingly dangerous agenda.

Foreign Policy & InternationalEuropeChinaRussia

Jun 20, 2025, 7:08 AM

Did Iran Try to Kill Trump? What to Know

Did Iran Try to Kill Trump? What to Know

Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time

Iranian officials have denied trying, but multiple alleged conspirators linked to Tehran have been charged over attempted plots against the U.S. President.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastSecurity & IntelligenceNational SecurityTerrorism

Jun 20, 2025, 6:15 AM

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

The Associated Press, NPR

President Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, even before it became a federal holiday. On this year's Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, the president kept silent.

Government & AdministrationElections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 5:30 AM

GOP fractured on Iran strikes as Trump weighs two-week deadline

GOP fractured on Iran strikes as Trump weighs two-week deadline

Al Jazeera English

Trump’s base is splintering from GOP hawks over possible US strikes on Iran.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceElections & Politics

Jun 20, 2025, 5:17 AM

Apple’s push in India continues: Foxconn to start making iPhone casings in the country

Apple’s push in India continues: Foxconn to start making iPhone casings in the country

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

Foxconn is taking another step in cementing its rolerole in Apple’s Indian manufacturing strategy. After years of focusing mainly on iPhone assembly, the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant is now preparing to build iPhone casings locally for the first tim…

Economy & FinanceTradeForeign Policy & InternationalAsia Pacific

Jun 20, 2025, 3:26 AM

I Voted For Trump In 2016. When He Won, I Was Shocked By How Brutally My Life Changed Overnight.

I Voted For Trump In 2016. When He Won, I Was Shocked By How Brutally My Life Changed Overnight.

Julia Wu, Buzzfeed

"I immediately hated my choice, but I did not yet believe it to be wrong."

Elections & PoliticsPersonal & FamilySocial Issues & Culture

Jun 20, 2025, 3:16 AM

An appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now

An appeals court backs Trump's control of the California National Guard for now

Laura Fitzgerald, NPR

The ruling maintains a block on a lower court's order that found Trump was using the Guard in LA illegally in his immigration crackdown.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationSecurity & IntelligenceRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 2:54 AM

How Black conservative leaders aim to build the next generation in Washington

How Black conservative leaders aim to build the next generation in Washington

Beatrice Peterson, ABC News

The Black Conservative Federation is launching a two-day summit in Washington, D.C., next month aimed at uniting and elevating Black conservatives.

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & CultureRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 2:32 AM

Federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration

Federal judge says Trump administration can't block state funding over immigration

Vanessa Romo, NPR

The ruling comes ahead of a grant application deadline on June 20, which would have required states to agree to enforce the Trump administration's immigration agenda or lose transportation funding.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationLegal & JusticeElections & PoliticsForeign Policy & International

Jun 20, 2025, 2:23 AM

China just two years behind USA on chip design, says White House tech Czar

China just two years behind USA on chip design, says White House tech Czar

Simon Sharwood, Theregister.com

Expects Huawei to start exporting AI chips soon, creating global fight for tech stack dominance China’s AI and chipmaking prowess lags the USA’s by just two years, and America’s efforts to slow its progress could be hobbling its own semiconductor industry, ac…

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaEconomy & FinanceTechnology RegulationSecurity & Intelligence

Jun 20, 2025, 1:31 AM

Trump says number of 'non-working holidays' in America 'must change' in Juneteenth social media post

Trump says number of 'non-working holidays' in America 'must change' in Juneteenth social media post

Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider

President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change."

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Jun 20, 2025, 1:24 AM

I grew up in Asia and considered getting my MBA in the US last year. I'm glad I changed my mind.

I grew up in Asia and considered getting my MBA in the US last year. I'm glad I changed my mind.

Faye Bradley, Business Insider

When he started considering business schools, his family and friends assumed he would opt for the US.

Personal BusinessEducationForeign Policy & InternationalRegional & State

Jun 20, 2025, 12:14 AM

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