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Mother of Israeli hostage says she still doesn't know if he's alive or dead

Mother of Israeli hostage says she still doesn't know if he's alive or dead

BBC News

Two years on from Hamas' attack on 7 October, Herut Nimrodi says she is clinging to hope that her son Tamir is "still hanging on".

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaCrisis & Emergency

Oct 6, 2025, 11:12 PM

Trump’s war on cities, briefly explained

Trump’s war on cities, briefly explained

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is pushing harder to deploy N…

ImmigrationGovernment & AdministrationSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 10:58 PM

President Trump Says Diddy Asked Him for Pardon

President Trump Says Diddy Asked Him for Pardon

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Sean "Diddy" Combs is already going straight to the top for a get out of jail free card ... because President Trump says Diddy has asked for a presidential pardon. Trump was talking to reporters Monday at the White House when he revealed he'd…

Donald TrumpPresidential Security

Oct 6, 2025, 10:50 PM

US sends another ‘third-country’ deportation flight to Eswatini

US sends another ‘third-country’ deportation flight to Eswatini

Joseph Stepansky, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

Trump administration continues to send individuals to countries where they have no ties amid mass deportation push.

ImmigrationForeign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 10:31 PM

Council seeks more time to name new prosecutor in Georgia election interference case

Council seeks more time to name new prosecutor in Georgia election interference case

Olivia Rubin, ABC News

The council tasked with naming a prosecutor to replace Fani Willis in Georgia's election interference case against President Trump and others has asked for an extension.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 9:48 PM

President Trump says he would invoke the Insurrection Act 'if it was necessary'

President Trump says he would invoke the Insurrection Act 'if it was necessary'

Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, USA Today

Trump said he would consider invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy the military into cities if courts block his deployment of National Guard troops.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Oct 6, 2025, 9:45 PM

Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map

Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map

HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Yahoo Entertainment

Utah’s Republican-led Legislature approved a revised congressional map Monday that could give Democrats an improved chance at flipping a seat as the party...

Elections & PoliticsRedistricting

Oct 6, 2025, 9:44 PM

Trump’s Tariffs Are Now Screwing Up America’s Libraries

Trump’s Tariffs Are Now Screwing Up America’s Libraries

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

Add that to the list of things that have been "improved" by tariffs.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Oct 6, 2025, 9:25 PM

‘Reading Rainbow’ Is Back, This Time Without ‘Star Trek’ Legend LeVar Burton

‘Reading Rainbow’ Is Back, This Time Without ‘Star Trek’ Legend LeVar Burton

Sabina Graves, Gizmodo.com

The reboot aims to bring back the book magic of the beloved 'Star Trek' star's time on the PBS series.

Social Issues & CultureEducation

Oct 6, 2025, 9:15 PM

Indians hard hit as US student visas decline by a fifth from last year

Indians hard hit as US student visas decline by a fifth from last year

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Indian nationals see decrease of 45 percent compared to same period last year as US clamps down on foreign students.

ImmigrationEducation

Oct 6, 2025, 9:04 PM

White House reverses Trump claim firings have begun amid gov’t shutdown

White House reverses Trump claim firings have begun amid gov’t shutdown

News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

US lawmakers remain at impasse as shutdown stretches into sixth day; White House again threatens layoffs.

Government & AdministrationPersonnelCrisis & Emergency

Oct 6, 2025, 9:02 PM

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on medium and heavy imported trucks

Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on medium and heavy imported trucks

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

It is not clear if countries under trade agreements with the US would also be subjected to this new tariff.

TradeEconomy & Finance

Oct 6, 2025, 8:26 PM

The Continuation of Politics by Other Memes

The Continuation of Politics by Other Memes

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic

Stale social-media comedy isn’t a substitute for coherent policy.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 8:13 PM

New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump's powers

New Supreme Court term will reshape Trump's powers

BBC News

Legal challenges have been the main means of slowing Trump's unilateral power grab attempts. That's about to change

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 8:08 PM

Trump administration orders Seminole County Schools to stop Latino student support program

Trump administration orders Seminole County Schools to stop Latino student support program

Angel Green, Yahoo Entertainment

The “Latinos in Action" courses at ten Seminole County high schools will be replaced by "Leaders in Action."

EducationSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 8:01 PM

OpenAI May Have Walked Back Its Sora 2 Opt-Out Policy, but That Doesn’t Mean It Suddenly Cares About Hollywood

OpenAI May Have Walked Back Its Sora 2 Opt-Out Policy, but That Doesn’t Mean It Suddenly Cares About Hollywood

Brian Welk, IndieWire

The release of the Sora 2 AI video model opened a legal can of worms for copyright holders, but the flood of social media videos already created with it show OpenAI's priorities lie beyond Tinsel Town.

Artificial IntelligenceLegal & JusticeMedia & Communications

Oct 6, 2025, 8:00 PM

The Tyrant In The White House

The Tyrant In The White House

Mike Brock, Techdirt

Stephen Miller just called a federal judge’s enforcement of constitutional law “legal insurrection.” Let that sink in. A Deputy White House Chief of Staff—one of the most powerful people in the executive branch—declared that judicial review of presidential po…

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 7:58 PM

Who is Bari Weiss? CBS News' new editor-in-chief is a vocal critic of legacy media

Who is Bari Weiss? CBS News' new editor-in-chief is a vocal critic of legacy media

Rachel Treisman, NPR

Provocative columnist Bari Weiss publicly quit the New York Times in 2020, then cofounded The Free Press as an alternative to legacy media. Here's what to know as she takes the helm of CBS News.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 7:44 PM

Sean Duffy Says He Doesn’t Want Air Traffic Controllers Working as Uber Drivers During Shutdown

Sean Duffy Says He Doesn’t Want Air Traffic Controllers Working as Uber Drivers During Shutdown

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Sean Duffy tried to blame the Democrats for the government shutdown.

Government & AdministrationTransportationPolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 7:35 PM

The 'ultraview effect': What happens when we bring human spirituality to outer space?

The 'ultraview effect': What happens when we bring human spirituality to outer space?

Jessica Rendall, Space.com

As we bring more human consciousness to space, we'll bring with it our human religions while finding new names for new types of spiritual experiences unique to space.

Social Issues & CultureSpace PolicyHealth & Science

Oct 6, 2025, 7:23 PM

I ordered from Temu and worried my order would be slapped with a tariff

I ordered from Temu and worried my order would be slapped with a tariff

Katie Notopoulos, Business Insider

I was worried about getting a huge tariff bill on my latest Temu order. I waited nervously for its arrival, but here's why I was pleasantly surprised.

TradeEconomy & Finance

Oct 6, 2025, 7:21 PM

Exclusive-Trump official bypassed ethics rules in criminal referrals of Fed governor and other foes, sources say

Exclusive-Trump official bypassed ethics rules in criminal referrals of Fed governor and other foes, sources say

By Marisa Taylor and Chris Prentice, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump appointee accusing the president’s political foes of mortgage fraud skipped over his agency’s inspector general when making...

EthicsGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Oct 6, 2025, 7:12 PM

Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff starting Nov. 1

Trump imposing new 25% large truck tariff starting Nov. 1

By David Shepardson, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said Monday that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff rate...

TradeEconomy & Finance

Oct 6, 2025, 7:05 PM

The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The federal government is shut down. Here's what that means across the country

The NPR Network, NPR

The federal government is currently shut down. NPR's network is following the ways the government shutdown is affecting services across the country.

Government & AdministrationBudgetPolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 6:47 PM

South Carolina judge's house destroyed by fire; officials investigating cause

South Carolina judge's house destroyed by fire; officials investigating cause

Mason Leath, ABC News

South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein's house on Edisto Island went up in flames Sunday, injuring three.

Crisis & EmergencyNatural Disasters

Oct 6, 2025, 6:30 PM

UFC Fights At White House Going Down June 14, President Trump Announces

UFC Fights At White House Going Down June 14, President Trump Announces

TMZ Staff, TMZ

The most anticipated card in UFC history -- the massive event at the White House -- officially has a date ... June 14, 2026, President Trump's 80th birthday! How's that for a bday bash?! POTUS made the announcement on Sunday while speaking at Naval…

Donald TrumpMedia & CommunicationsPresidential Security

Oct 6, 2025, 6:24 PM

Trump and Brazilian President Lula have 'friendly' call

Trump and Brazilian President Lula have 'friendly' call

BBC News

Brazil's government said the two "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had at the UN in New York.

Foreign Policy & InternationalBrazilTrade

Oct 6, 2025, 6:13 PM

Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decade

Company bids less than a penny per ton in biggest US coal sale in over a decade

MATTHEW BROWN, Yahoo Entertainment

A Navajo tribe-owned company bid $186,000 to lease 167 million tons of coal on federal lands in southeastern Montana on Monday in the biggest U.S. coal sale ...

EnergyEnvironment

Oct 6, 2025, 6:10 PM

The Limits of Tech and Why Smartphones Don’t Operate Under the Same Rules as ‘Real’ Cameras

The Limits of Tech and Why Smartphones Don’t Operate Under the Same Rules as ‘Real’ Cameras

Jaron Schneider, PetaPixel

While smartphone cameras and standalone cameras (which are sometimes referred to as "real" cameras) are often marketed using the same terms, the way they each function is very different. In a video published to TED-Ed, electrical engineer Rachel Yang simplifi…

Technology RegulationHealth & Science

Oct 6, 2025, 6:09 PM

Today’s Atlantic Trivia

Today’s Atlantic Trivia

Drew Goins, The Atlantic

Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help.

Oct 6, 2025, 6:04 PM

The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot

The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot

Rob Stein, NPR

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.

Public HealthHealth & Science

Oct 6, 2025, 6:04 PM

Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?

Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?

BBC News

Trump urges mediators to “move fast” as key Gaza talks begin.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGazaIsrael

Oct 6, 2025, 6:03 PM

Lebanese army chief briefs government on Hezbollah's disarmament as Israel strikes kill 2

Lebanese army chief briefs government on Hezbollah's disarmament as Israel strikes kill 2

BASSEM MROUE, Yahoo Entertainment

Lebanon's army chief on Monday briefed the government for the first time on its plan to disarm the militant group Hezbollah, while Israel carried out...

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelMilitary

Oct 6, 2025, 6:02 PM

Senator Cruz Figure Out Who Was President From 2018 To 2020 Challenge; Impossible

Senator Cruz Figure Out Who Was President From 2018 To 2020 Challenge; Impossible

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

I have a simple question for Senator Ted Cruz: Who was president in 2018? How about 2020? I ask because Cruz just released a “bombshell” report claiming that the Biden administration “converted” CISA into “the Thought Police.” There’s just one tiny problem wi…

Elections & PoliticsLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Oct 6, 2025, 5:59 PM

Solar groups sue Trump administration over cancellation of $7 billion in grants

Solar groups sue Trump administration over cancellation of $7 billion in grants

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

The complaint, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, alleges that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its administrator, Lee Zeldin, broke the law...

EnergyLegal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 5:49 PM

Is Paramount's Bari Weiss deal a Trump deal? We can't tell. And that's the problem.

Is Paramount's Bari Weiss deal a Trump deal? We can't tell. And that's the problem.

Peter Kafka, Business Insider

Paramount's new owner David Ellison says he's not interested in politics. A lot of his moves, like buying Bari Weiss' The Free Press, lean rightward.

Media & CommunicationsElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 5:46 PM

Lula asks Trump to lift 40 percent tariff from Brazilian goods

Lula asks Trump to lift 40 percent tariff from Brazilian goods

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump had imposed a 40% tariff on Brazil in July on top of a 10% earlier even though US has a trade surplus with Brazil.

TradeForeign Policy & International

Oct 6, 2025, 5:41 PM

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan

BBC News

The talks are expected to be among the most consequential since the start of the war two years ago.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 5:27 PM

Illinois lawsuit seeks to block Trump sending National Guard to Chicago

Illinois lawsuit seeks to block Trump sending National Guard to Chicago

Joseph Stepansky, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

State accuses Trump of 'unlawful and unconstitutional' use of National Guard in latest effort to stop deployment.

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceState Elections

Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM

US Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

US Supreme Court declines to hear Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

Brian Osgood, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

Former girlfriend of convicted sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Oct 6, 2025, 5:08 PM

Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?

Is Israel’s war in Gaza actually about to end?

Cameron Peters, Joshua Keating, Vox

Israel and Hamas will begin indirect talks in Egypt on Monday after Hamas said it would accept parts of President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, including releasing all remaining Israeli hostages. I spoke with my colleague Josh Keating about what we know abo…

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 5:07 PM

CIPA Shows Camera Sales’ Summer Slump Worse Than the Last Two Years

CIPA Shows Camera Sales’ Summer Slump Worse Than the Last Two Years

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

CIPA released updated camera shipment data, adding camera and lens shipment data through August. Although camera shipments were relatively high for much of the year, there was a significant dip from July to August, which was larger than the typical "summer sl…

Economy & FinanceAutomotive

Oct 6, 2025, 5:07 PM

Illinois and Chicago sue the Trump administration over National Guard deployment

Illinois and Chicago sue the Trump administration over National Guard deployment

Joe Hernandez, NPR

The parties are asking a judge to block the Trump administration from federalizing the Illinois National Guard and from sending to Illinois any guard members from other states, including Texas.

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Oct 6, 2025, 4:49 PM

More Kids Are Dying From Seasonal Flu Than Ever

More Kids Are Dying From Seasonal Flu Than Ever

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

There are already reasons to be worried about next winter's flu season.

Public HealthHealth & Science

Oct 6, 2025, 4:35 PM

Can US strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela be legally justified?

Can US strikes on suspected drug boats off Venezuela be legally justified?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Tensions rise between the US and Venezuela as Trump ratchets up military, political pressure against Venezuela's Maduro.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitaryLegal & Justice

Oct 6, 2025, 4:29 PM

Another Trump Official Carelessly Talks War Plans While Hanging Around With Civilians

Another Trump Official Carelessly Talks War Plans While Hanging Around With Civilians

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

This administration is so comfortable with its power and so self-assured in its actions that it can’t even be bothered to engage in basic operational security. This dates all the way back to Trump’s first term, when the president casually (and unofficially) d…

Government & AdministrationSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 4:23 PM

WATCH: Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

WATCH: Supreme Court denies Ghislaine Maxwell appeal

ABC News

The Supreme Court has declined to take up the appeal of Maxwell, who was contesting her prosecution and conviction on grounds that the government had violated an agreement made with Jeffrey Epstein before his death.

Legal & JusticeSupreme CourtCriminal Cases

Oct 6, 2025, 4:04 PM

OpenAI may gain 10% of AMD and gamers won’t like it

OpenAI may gain 10% of AMD and gamers won’t like it

Mark Hachman, PCWorld

In the ongoing war of AI investment, OpenAI has secured itself a new ally: AMD. The chip maker will trade millions of its upcoming Instinct MI450 GPUs for an investment by the AI company, worth up to 10 percent of its stock. The numbers, though, remain v…

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceArtificial Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 3:58 PM

WATCH: Hundreds of hikers trapped by blizzard on Mount Everest

WATCH: Hundreds of hikers trapped by blizzard on Mount Everest

ABC News

An effort is underway to rescue hundreds of hikers who became trapped on Mount Everest due to an unexpected blizzard.

Natural DisastersCrisis & Emergency

Oct 6, 2025, 3:53 PM

AP reader question: Is it legal to fire furloughed federal workers during a shutdown?

AP reader question: Is it legal to fire furloughed federal workers during a shutdown?

MEG KINNARD, Yahoo Entertainment

Here’s a question about the shutdown submitted by an Associated Press reader, G: Is it legal to fire furloughed federal workers during a shutdown? Before...

Government & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Oct 6, 2025, 3:38 PM

A major census test begins recruiting workers as some warn about delays

A major census test begins recruiting workers as some warn about delays

Hansi Lo Wang, NPR

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 3:36 PM

Conservative writer Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News

Conservative writer Bari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Appointment of media figure known for pro-Israel, anti-'woke' stances comes as US media firms feel Trump pressure.

Media & CommunicationsElections & PoliticsPersonal & Family

Oct 6, 2025, 3:34 PM

President Donald Trump's approval rating by state as of October 2025

President Donald Trump's approval rating by state as of October 2025

Rick Suter, List Wire, USA Today

President Trump's latest actions, including the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and tariffs, are reflected in his approval rating in each state.

Oct 6, 2025, 3:20 PM

A Trump-supporting Rep. claims two Democrat-run cities rack up “about 50 murders a weekend,” numbers wildly at odds with reality.

A Trump-supporting Rep. claims two Democrat-run cities rack up “about 50 murders a weekend,” numbers wildly at odds with reality.

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

A MAGA congressman was caught making a gross exaggeration of murder rates in Portland and Chicago as he sought to defend his boss defying the courts to send ...

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 3:18 PM

AI now sounds more like us – should we be concerned?

AI now sounds more like us – should we be concerned?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Advances in AI-generated 'deepfake' audio could spell a boom in phone call fraud.

Technology RegulationArtificial Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 2:46 PM

A 10-point plan for Israel

A 10-point plan for Israel

Somdeep Sen, Al Jazeera English

Here is what needs to happen to put Palestinians and Israelis on the path to peace.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 2:34 PM

Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, Yahoo Entertainment

The Kremlin on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Russia's offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaNuclear Policy

Oct 6, 2025, 2:13 PM

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case

US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal of conviction in Epstein sex trafficking case

By Andrew Chung, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction for helping the late financier and...

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Oct 6, 2025, 2:13 PM

CBS News was just taken over by a Substack

CBS News was just taken over by a Substack

Emma Roth, The Verge

Paramount is acquiring The Free Press, an independent media publication started on Substack. As part of the deal, Paramount is installing The Free Press’s founder, Bari Weiss, as the editor-in-chief of CBS News, according to an announcement on Monday. Before …

Media & CommunicationsPress RelationsSocial Media

Oct 6, 2025, 2:09 PM

These Trump voters are wary of COVID shots, but don't want RFK to restrict other vaccines

These Trump voters are wary of COVID shots, but don't want RFK to restrict other vaccines

By Julia Harte, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -Chad Hill thinks some questions need to be asked about vaccines. When it comes to childhood vaccinations, a mainstay of U.S. public health for...

Social Issues & CulturePublic Health

Oct 6, 2025, 2:00 PM

Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations?

Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations?

Mansur Mirovalev, Al Jazeera English

Russia and Ukraine have traded blame, accusing one another of imperilling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

RussiaUkraineNuclear PolicySecurity & Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 1:55 PM

Ceasefire or empty promises? Gaza’s displaced speak out on Trump’s plan

Ceasefire or empty promises? Gaza’s displaced speak out on Trump’s plan

Maram Humaid, Al Jazeera English

War-weary Palestinians are sceptical yet cautiously hopeful that Trump’s ceasefire plan might ease their suffering.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGazaDonald Trump

Oct 6, 2025, 1:53 PM

Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less

Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less

JOSH BOAK, Yahoo Entertainment

The White House website lists total investments at $8.8 trillion, though that figure appears to be padded with some investment commitments made during Joe...

Economy & FinanceTradeInflationBudget

Oct 6, 2025, 1:00 PM

Trump Is Plotting His Revenge on ‘South Park,’ Gossip Site Claims

Trump Is Plotting His Revenge on ‘South Park,’ Gossip Site Claims

JM McNab, Cracked.com

This just in: Donald Trump isn’t happy about his cartoon micropenis

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Oct 6, 2025, 1:00 PM

David Ellison is shaking up CBS News by hiring Bari Weiss. Here's what insiders are saying.

David Ellison is shaking up CBS News by hiring Bari Weiss. Here's what insiders are saying.

James Faris, Business Insider

Bari Weiss and The Free Press are now part of David Ellison's Paramount Skydance. Employees and news media observers aren't sure it's a clean fit.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 12:50 PM

Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks

Potential hurdles litter road as Israel and Hamas head to Gaza peace talks

Tim Hume, Al Jazeera English

Indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas over Trump's 20-point plan are set to begin in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaDonald Trump

Oct 6, 2025, 12:44 PM

When He’s Not Busy Censoring Comedians, Brendan Carr Is Eliminating Free Wi-Fi For Poor Rural School Kids

When He’s Not Busy Censoring Comedians, Brendan Carr Is Eliminating Free Wi-Fi For Poor Rural School Kids

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Brendan Carr has received ample attention for his recent failed attempt to ban a comedian and trample the First Amendment, something he’s facing several fledgling investigations over. But that disaster class in shitty governance shouldn’t overshadow all the o…

Media & CommunicationsCensorshipSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 12:25 PM

Newsom Celebrates Legal Win Over Trump With Explicit Song

Newsom Celebrates Legal Win Over Trump With Explicit Song

Callum Sutherland, Time

“A federal judge blocked Trump’s unlawful attempt to deploy 300 of our National Guard troops to Portland," said Newsom.

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 12:02 PM

Donald and Melania Make It Weird During Naval Celebration

Donald and Melania Make It Weird During Naval Celebration

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Elections & PoliticsPersonal & Family

Oct 6, 2025, 11:38 AM

How Far Does Trump’s Immunity Go?

How Far Does Trump’s Immunity Go?

Philippe Sands, The Atlantic

The Supreme Court’s 2024 decision threatens the system of international justice.

Oct 6, 2025, 11:00 AM

"The role of the console is shifting" - are rising prices the end for games consoles as we know them?

"The role of the console is shifting" - are rising prices the end for games consoles as we know them?

Robert Purchese, Eurogamer.net

We're living in unprecedented times, and the future of consoles is in question. It's because of their price. Five years after this generation began, the consoles have never been more expensive, and it's not a pattern we're used to. We're used to prices going …

Economy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Oct 6, 2025, 11:00 AM

AI in the 2026 Midterm Elections

Bruce Schneier, Schneier.com

We are nearly one year out from the 2026 midterm elections, and it’s far too early to predict the outcomes. But it’s a safe bet that artificial intelligence technologies will once again be a major storyline. The widespread fear that AI would be used to manipu…

Oct 6, 2025, 10:58 AM

Democrats united in effort to stop Trump's 'lawless activity,' says Sen. Van Hollen

Democrats united in effort to stop Trump's 'lawless activity,' says Sen. Van Hollen

Obed Manuel, NPR

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says the law doesn't give President Trump more power to fire people during a shutdown and White House plans to do so are "vindictive."

Elections & PoliticsPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Oct 6, 2025, 10:50 AM

Aston Martin warns investors that tariff pain won't go away anytime soon

Aston Martin warns investors that tariff pain won't go away anytime soon

Tom Carter, Business Insider

Aston Martin's share plunged as much as 11% on Monday after the British luxury carmaker slashed its guidance over the impact of US tariffs.

TradeEconomy & Finance

Oct 6, 2025, 10:36 AM

10 Monday AM Reads

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train reads: • The War Between Silicon Valley and Hollywood is Officially Over… And the tech bros won Long before five years are up, Hollywood will have been acquired by Silicon Valley. The tech bros might maintain some of the old land…

Technology RegulationEconomy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Oct 6, 2025, 10:30 AM

Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton

Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for US Senate in Texas, defying GOP leaders to take on Cornyn and Paxton

THOMAS BEAUMONT, Yahoo Entertainment

Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt is running for the U.S. Senate in Texas, defying Senate GOP leadership and adding a new element to an already contentious primary...

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyTexas

Oct 6, 2025, 10:23 AM

Donald Trump’s Big Pharma Showdown Ends with a Whimper

Donald Trump’s Big Pharma Showdown Ends with a Whimper

John Cassidy, The New Yorker

John Cassidy on why Wall Street is celebrating the White House’s deal with Pfizer on drug prices, and why many patients likely won’t benefit from it.

HealthcareEconomy & FinancePolicy & Legislation

Oct 6, 2025, 10:00 AM

A Season of Rage at the Philharmonic and the Met

A Season of Rage at the Philharmonic and the Met

Alex Ross, The New Yorker

Gustavo Dudamel conducts John Corigliano’s blistering First Symphony, and Chuck Schumer faces a hostile crowd at the opening night of “Kavalier & Clay,” Alex Ross writes.

Social Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Oct 6, 2025, 10:00 AM

Russia welcomes Trump's remark on Putin's offer to preserve nuclear arms limits

Russia welcomes Trump's remark on Putin's offer to preserve nuclear arms limits

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin on Monday welcomed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump who said that President Vladimir Putin's proposal to voluntarily...

RussiaNuclear PolicyForeign Policy & International

Oct 6, 2025, 9:39 AM

Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers

Nobel Prize for medicine awarded to immune system researchers

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The international team discovered how the immune system is kept in check to prevent it attacking the body.

Health & ScienceMedical Research

Oct 6, 2025, 9:37 AM

Nobel Prize 2025: What they are, when will the awards be announced?

Nobel Prize 2025: What they are, when will the awards be announced?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Nobel Prize for medicine to be announced on Monday, followed by five other prizes to be declared over the next week.

Health & Science

Oct 6, 2025, 9:07 AM

John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources

John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources

Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, Peter Charalambous, ABC News

John Durham, who investigated the Russia probe, told prosecutors probing James Comey that had been unable to uncover evidence supporting charges against him, sources say.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesLaw Enforcement

Oct 6, 2025, 9:04 AM

What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt

What to know as Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Egypt

Rebecca Rosman, NPR

Israel and Hamas appear closer than ever to a deal to end their two-year war — but questions remain. Delegations from Israel, Hamas, the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are meeting on Monday.

GazaIsraelForeign Policy & InternationalMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 9:00 AM

Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt over possible Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

Israel and Hamas prepare for talks in Egypt over possible Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages

SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and WAFAA SHURAFA, Yahoo Entertainment

Israeli and Hamas officials are meeting in an Egyptian resort Monday in hopes of hammering out a potential ceasefire in Gaza on the eve of devastating war's ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 8:43 AM

Drone delivery is finally having its moment

Drone delivery is finally having its moment

Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, Business Insider

Drone delivery is gaining momentum with new pilot programs from Chipotle and GoTo Foods, boosted by recent regulatory changes.

Oct 6, 2025, 8:22 AM

Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday

Trump says UFC fight at White House to be staged on his 80th birthday

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump announces the 'big UFC fight' on the White House grounds will now take place on June 14.

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsLeadership

Oct 6, 2025, 8:15 AM

Israel-Gaza live updates: Egypt to host ceasefire talks with Hamas and Israel

Israel-Gaza live updates: Egypt to host ceasefire talks with Hamas and Israel

David Brennan, ABC News

Hamas responded positively to President Donald Trump's proposal for peace in Gaza, though said more negotiations will be needed before a full agreement can be signed.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Oct 6, 2025, 7:35 AM

Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire talks will go ‘very quickly’

Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire talks will go ‘very quickly’

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiations involving Israel and Hamas will go “very quickly”.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGazaIsrael

Oct 6, 2025, 6:56 AM

Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit

Hotel prices lead countries to consider skipping COP30 climate summit

By Kate Abnett, Yahoo Entertainment

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Dozens of countries have yet to secure accommodation at next month's COP30 climate summit in Brazil and some delegates are considering...

EnvironmentClimate PolicyInternational Crisis

Oct 6, 2025, 6:21 AM

Governor slams ‘Trump’s invasion’ as troops deployed in Illinois

Governor slams ‘Trump’s invasion’ as troops deployed in Illinois

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Texas governor applauds move to deploy 400 National Guard members from his state to Illinois, Oregon and other states.

Donald TrumpSecurity & IntelligenceRegional & StateTexas

Oct 6, 2025, 5:29 AM

Voting is underway in California on new maps that could swing US House control, check Trump's power

Voting is underway in California on new maps that could swing US House control, check Trump's power

MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Yahoo Entertainment

The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. Voting opened statewide Monday on whether...

Elections & PoliticsCaliforniaRedistricting

Oct 6, 2025, 4:19 AM

An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Jennifer Ludden, NPR

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.

Oct 6, 2025, 4:01 AM

Donald Trump Sets His FCC Attack Dog on Next Two Targets

Donald Trump Sets His FCC Attack Dog on Next Two Targets

Cameron Adams, Daily Beast

President Donald Trump has doubled down on his threats that NBC and ABC are the next targets for FCC chair Brendan Carr, taking aim at one host in particular...

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Oct 6, 2025, 3:15 AM

Rob Reiner Says Trump Federalizing National Guard, ICE Raids Are ‘Beyond McCarthy Era-esque’

Rob Reiner Says Trump Federalizing National Guard, ICE Raids Are ‘Beyond McCarthy Era-esque’

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone

Rob Reiner said the U.S. has about 'a year before this country becomes a full-on autocracy, and democracy completely leaves us' in a new interview.

Elections & PoliticsSecurity & IntelligenceSocial Issues & Culture

Oct 6, 2025, 1:53 AM

Trump appears to reveal another strike on alleged cartel drug boat

Trump appears to reveal another strike on alleged cartel drug boat

Lalee Ibssa, ABC News

President Donald Trump appeared to reveal Sunday that the U.S. had carried out another strike on an alleged drug cartel boat from Venezuela.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Oct 6, 2025, 12:45 AM

Stephen Miller’s Own Cousin Disowned Him in Wrenching Post

Stephen Miller’s Own Cousin Disowned Him in Wrenching Post

Julia Ornedo, Daily Beast

Stephen Miller’s own cousin has disowned him for becoming “the face of evil” as the architect of the Trump administration’s hardline immigration crackdown...

ImmigrationSocial Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Oct 6, 2025, 12:44 AM

Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

Trump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

BBC News

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

Security & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Oct 6, 2025, 12:24 AM

Trump to sailors on pay held back by shutdown: ‘Do not worry about it’

Trump to sailors on pay held back by shutdown: ‘Do not worry about it’

Tara Suter, The Hill

President Trump on Sunday told Navy sailors not to “worry about” their paychecks that are being held back by the current government shutdown. “As your...

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceBudget

Oct 6, 2025, 12:17 AM

Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

Watch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

BBC News

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

Elections & PoliticsForeign Policy & International

Oct 6, 2025, 12:17 AM

The cutting-edge medical approaches that could transform ageing

The cutting-edge medical approaches that could transform ageing

Coleen T. Murphy, Nature.com

An optimistic take on the state of the longevity field provides hope for treating a range of ageing-related diseases — but feels at odds with the current shape of US research.

Oct 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

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