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Trump administration joins lawsuit against California’s redistricting maps

Trump administration joins lawsuit against California’s redistricting maps

Abby Rogers, Al Jazeera English

Voters' approval of Proposition 50 means Democrats might win up to five additional seats in the House in the midterms.

Elections & PoliticsRedistricting

Nov 13, 2025, 11:47 PM

Robertson beats Higgins to set up Selby semi-final

Robertson beats Higgins to set up Selby semi-final

Steve Sutcliffe, BBC News

Neil Robertson claims a hard-fought 6-4 victory over John Higgins to reach the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions in Leicester.

Nov 13, 2025, 11:21 PM

BBC apologises to Trump over documentary, rejects defamation claim

BBC apologises to Trump over documentary, rejects defamation claim

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

In a letter, BBC said it had no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that was the basis of Trump's defamation claim.

Nov 13, 2025, 11:06 PM

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump speaks at signing of 'Fostering the Future' executive order

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump speaks at signing of 'Fostering the Future' executive order

ABC News

The executive order signed Thursday focused on expanding financial and educational opportunities for young people transitioning out of foster care.

Government & AdministrationExecutive Orders

Nov 13, 2025, 11:04 PM

Trump's grandaughter last after debut LPGA round

Trump's grandaughter last after debut LPGA round

BBC Sport, BBC News

Kai Trump shoots a 13-over-par round on her LPGA debut as she ends the first day of the Annika tournament in last place.

Personal & FamilyFamily Activities

Nov 13, 2025, 11:03 PM

WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio eulogizes primatologist Jane Goodall

WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio eulogizes primatologist Jane Goodall

ABC News

DiCaprio paid tribute to Goodall in a moving eulogy at the late environmentalist's funeral service on Wednesday.

Nov 13, 2025, 11:01 PM

FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Biggest Problem With His ‘South Park’ Depiction Isn’t What You’d Think

FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s Biggest Problem With His ‘South Park’ Depiction Isn’t What You’d Think

JM McNab, Cracked.com

By JM McNab Published: November 13th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 11:00 PM

WATCH: White House dealing with fallout from newly released Epstein emails

WATCH: White House dealing with fallout from newly released Epstein emails

ABC News

The White House is managing the fallout from Jeffrey Epstein emails on President Trump released by Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticeMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 10:57 PM

Lina Khan Stays Remarkably on Message on ‘The Adam Friedland Show’

Lina Khan Stays Remarkably on Message on ‘The Adam Friedland Show’

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Friedland simply could not get her to disclose her LSAT score.

Legal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Nov 13, 2025, 10:10 PM

20 U.S. Boat Strikes in Three Months

20 U.S. Boat Strikes in Three Months

David A. Graham, The Atlantic

The Trump administration is trying to treat its extrajudicial killings at sea as routine, even as more concerns emerge from the people who know the most about them.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 10:00 PM

Trump briefed on updated military options in Venezuela

Trump briefed on updated military options in Venezuela

Katherine Faulders, Luis Martinez, Anne Flaherty, Cindy Smith, ABC News

President Trump has been briefed on updated options for potential military operations in Venezuela, including a strike on land, ABC News has confirmed.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitary

Nov 13, 2025, 9:55 PM

Guggenheim CIO: The Fed will cut in December and again in 2026 as economy turns 'sluggish'

Guggenheim CIO: The Fed will cut in December and again in 2026 as economy turns 'sluggish'

Claire Boston, Yahoo Entertainment

Anne Walsh, CIO of a $357 billion investment manager, said at Yahoo Finance Invest that rates are likely to go lower from here.

Economy & FinanceInflation

Nov 13, 2025, 9:51 PM

‘This is career-ending’: Conservative host’s Epstein comments ignite a firestorm

‘This is career-ending’: Conservative host’s Epstein comments ignite a firestorm

Nick Moyle, nj.com

Critics accuse the former Fox News host of attempting to normalize abuse after she distinguished between Epstein's targeting of teens versus younger children...

Legal & JusticeMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 9:36 PM

Trump administration targets European antifa groups as ‘global terrorists’

Trump administration targets European antifa groups as ‘global terrorists’

Abby Rogers, Al Jazeera English

US State Department labelled four groups, from Germany, Greece and Italy, as 'specially designated global terrorists'.

Foreign Policy & InternationalTerrorismGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 9:07 PM

British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes

British billionaire Joe Lewis is pardoned by Trump for insider trading and conspiracy crimes

AAMER MADHANI, Yahoo Entertainment

British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, was pardoned by President Donald Trump more than a year after he...

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 9:03 PM

Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations

Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations

James Hill, Olivia Rubin, Sasha Pezenik, Jared Kofsky, ABC News

The latest documents were obtained after U.S. lawmakers subpoenaed the Epstein Estate over the summer.

Legal & JusticeLaw EnforcementCriminal Cases

Nov 13, 2025, 8:51 PM

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

BBC News

Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).

Nov 13, 2025, 8:30 PM

Deaf Tesla Employee Fired After Complaining Factory’s Heat Disabled Hearing Aids, Lawsuit Claims

Deaf Tesla Employee Fired After Complaining Factory’s Heat Disabled Hearing Aids, Lawsuit Claims

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

The litigation claims that the company failed to adhere to federal regulations for people with disabilities.

Legal & JusticeLaborHealth & Science

Nov 13, 2025, 8:20 PM

Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long?

Federal special education staff may get their jobs back. But for how long?

Cory Turner, NPR

A new deal to end the government shutdown may briefly restore staff to U.S. Education Department offices that had been gutted by layoffs.

Government & AdministrationPersonnelFederal Agencies

Nov 13, 2025, 8:19 PM

Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser

Jeffrey Epstein Claimed Intimate Knowledge of Donald Trump’s Views in Texts With Bill Gates Adviser

Tim Marchman, Leah Feiger, Wired

In text messages from 2017, Jeffrey Epstein seemingly represented himself as positioned to pass information from the Trump White House to Bill Gates through an intermediary.

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 8:19 PM

Air traffic controllers promised fast shutdown pay, but they've been told that before

Air traffic controllers promised fast shutdown pay, but they've been told that before

Joel Rose, NPR

The Transportation Secretary says air traffic controllers will be paid promptly as the government reopens. But after the last shutdown, in 2019, some controllers sued to get paid in full for overtime.

Government & AdministrationLaborEconomy & Finance

Nov 13, 2025, 8:17 PM

MAGA lawmaker’s shock comment after attending Situation Room crisis meeting on Epstein

MAGA lawmaker’s shock comment after attending Situation Room crisis meeting on Epstein

Tom Wrobleski, SILive.com

The ultra-secure White House facility is usually used for high-level national security matters.

Security & IntelligenceLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 8:11 PM

James Comey, Letitia James argue US attorney in their cases hired illegally

James Comey, Letitia James argue US attorney in their cases hired illegally

Abby Rogers, Al Jazeera English

Comey and James have sought to see their cases dismissed over the appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 8:09 PM

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

Melania Trump launches new 'Fostering the Future' effort to support foster youth with jobs, school

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care. The...

Social Issues & CultureEducationPersonal & Family

Nov 13, 2025, 8:06 PM

Furloughed Employees Sue Administration For Adding Partisan Wording To Their Out-Of-Office Messages

Furloughed Employees Sue Administration For Adding Partisan Wording To Their Out-Of-Office Messages

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Here comes more pathetic, childish bullshit from an administration that has made petty bullshit its brand. The just completed government shutdown caused problems everywhere. The Trump administration knew its refusal to compromise on the budget bill was going …

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticePersonnel

Nov 13, 2025, 7:57 PM

The ‘Big Short’ Guy Shuts Down Hedge Fund Amid AI Bubble Fears

The ‘Big Short’ Guy Shuts Down Hedge Fund Amid AI Bubble Fears

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

"Sometimes, the only winning move is not to play."

Economy & FinanceStock MarketTechnology Regulation

Nov 13, 2025, 7:50 PM

Pointed questions and gasps in courtroom: Takeaways from hearing on fate of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan

Pointed questions and gasps in courtroom: Takeaways from hearing on fate of Trump’s handpicked prosecutor Lindsey Halligan

Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole, CNN, CNN

Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James battled the Justice Department in court Thursday over whether...

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 7:33 PM

Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations

NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday designated four European left-wing groups as terrorist organizations, following through on his vow to...

Foreign Policy & InternationalTerrorismGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 7:22 PM

Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents released after community support

Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents released after community support

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

A Chicago day care center employee who was detained by immigration agents at work as children were being dropped off last week has been released, according...

Immigration

Nov 13, 2025, 6:56 PM

The Fight Against Authoritarian Creep Gets Great News From an Unlikely State

The Fight Against Authoritarian Creep Gets Great News From an Unlikely State

Shirin Ali, Slate Magazine

On Wednesday, the Marion County Record received a $3 million payout, topped with a written apology admitting local officials’ wrongdoing.

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 6:55 PM

Forget Schumer and Pelosi. Zohran Mamdani is Republicans' new foil.

Forget Schumer and Pelosi. Zohran Mamdani is Republicans' new foil.

Ben Adler, USA TODAY, USA Today

The National Republican Congressional Committee plans to "Make Mamdani and his policies the face of the Democratic Party," in the 2026 elections.

Nov 13, 2025, 6:54 PM

Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL R. BLOOD, Yahoo Entertainment

The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that...

Legal & JusticeVoting RightsCongress

Nov 13, 2025, 6:54 PM

Federal services, agencies slowly returning after government shutdown ends

Federal services, agencies slowly returning after government shutdown ends

Justin Gomez, Ivan Pereira, ABC News

The longest federal government shutdown in history is now history, and agencies and services are starting to slowly come back to normal.

Government & AdministrationFederal AgenciesGovernment Operations

Nov 13, 2025, 6:29 PM

Do the new Epstein emails implicate Trump?

Do the new Epstein emails implicate Trump?

Andrew Prokop, Vox

On Wednesday, Democrats on the House Oversight Committee sent the political world into a frenzy by releasing two damning-looking emails Jeffrey Epstein had sent about Donald Trump. The committee’s Republicans then followed up by releasing thousands more Epste…

Nov 13, 2025, 6:25 PM

WATCH: Jury awards woman $1.75M over husband's alleged affair with TikTok influencer

WATCH: Jury awards woman $1.75M over husband's alleged affair with TikTok influencer

ABC News

Under an unusual state law in North Carolina, known as "Alienation of Affection," the woman was able to sue the influencer for allegedly ruining her marriage.

Legal & JusticeCivil Litigation

Nov 13, 2025, 6:17 PM

Colombia to maintain US intelligence-sharing to fight drug trafficking

Colombia to maintain US intelligence-sharing to fight drug trafficking

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Announcement comes after President Petro said Colombia would stop working with US over strikes on alleged drug boats.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 13, 2025, 6:11 PM

Is another government shutdown fight around the corner?

Is another government shutdown fight around the corner?

Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, USA Today

The government just reopened. There are fewer than three months before it could close again, though only partially.

Government & AdministrationBudgetPolicy & Legislation

Nov 13, 2025, 6:05 PM

Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Ties to Prominent Scientists

Jeffrey Epstein E-mails Reveal Ties to Prominent Scientists

Dan Vergano, Scientific American

A trove of e-mails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released by a congressional committee on Wednesday

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM

When will federal workers get back pay? See projected payment timeline

When will federal workers get back pay? See projected payment timeline

Melina Khan, USA TODAY, USA Today

Federal employees were ordered to return to work on Nov. 13 as they await back pay from the government shutdown.

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceBudget

Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM

BBC faces fresh claim of misleading Trump edit

BBC faces fresh claim of misleading Trump edit

BBC News

The clip aired on Newsnight in 2022, two years before the Panorama that led to the director-general's resignation.

Nov 13, 2025, 5:50 PM

Here's when federal workers are expected to start receiving back pay

Here's when federal workers are expected to start receiving back pay

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

A senior administration official told BI that paychecks for the month of October should start going out on Saturday, continuing through November 19.

Government & AdministrationEconomy & Finance

Nov 13, 2025, 5:40 PM

GOP Threatened To Keep The Government Shut Down If 8 GOP Senators Couldn’t Profit From Being Investigated

GOP Threatened To Keep The Government Shut Down If 8 GOP Senators Couldn’t Profit From Being Investigated

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Last night the House passed, and then Donald Trump signed, the funding bill that reopened the government after the longest government shutdown in history. Amazingly, the Republican’s sketchy demands to fill their personal bank accounts with undeserved taxpaye…

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationElections & PoliticsRepublican Party

Nov 13, 2025, 5:25 PM

Chicago day care teacher released from ICE detention

Chicago day care teacher released from ICE detention

Armando Garcia, ABC News

Diana Santillana Galeano, the day care teacher detained by ICE officers last week, has been released from immigration detention, her lawyers said.

ImmigrationLegal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 5:04 PM

'South Park' Hits Trump Right In The Fatherhood

'South Park' Hits Trump Right In The Fatherhood

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

On the show, he spends most of his days trying to abort his baby with Satan

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 5:00 PM

Who are the 6 House Democrats who broke with their party to end shutdown?

Who are the 6 House Democrats who broke with their party to end shutdown?

Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News

Six House Democrat broke ranks to pass a government funding package and end the record shutdown.

Elections & PoliticsCongress

Nov 13, 2025, 4:58 PM

Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention

Journalist Sami Hamdi arrives in London after 2 weeks in ICE detention

Al Jazeera English

British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi has arrived in London after being held by ICE.

ImmigrationLegal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 4:42 PM

More Young Women Than Ever Want to GTFO of the U.S.

More Young Women Than Ever Want to GTFO of the U.S.

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Where are we going, friends? I’ll pack my bags.

Social Issues & CultureAbortionWomen's Rights

Nov 13, 2025, 4:06 PM

ASEAN can’t let Trump’s America set the pace on climate action

ASEAN can’t let Trump’s America set the pace on climate action

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Al Jazeera English

As US President Donald Trump retreats on climate, Southeast Asia must lead where the US won’t.

Climate PolicyForeign Policy & InternationalDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 4:04 PM

‘I can’t take any more of this,’ Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor told Epstein, newly released emails show

‘I can’t take any more of this,’ Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor told Epstein, newly released emails show

Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, CNN

Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have once again raised questions over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s account of his friendship with the ...

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesLaw Enforcement

Nov 13, 2025, 4:01 PM

Disney Is Getting In on AI Slop

Disney Is Getting In on AI Slop

James Whitbrook, Gizmodo.com

CEO Bob Iger says that Disney+ is working towards platforming AI-driven, user-made content.

Artificial IntelligenceMedia & CommunicationsTechnology Regulation

Nov 13, 2025, 4:00 PM

Judge denies New Jersey Rep. McIver's request to dismiss Trump administration charges

Judge denies New Jersey Rep. McIver's request to dismiss Trump administration charges

MIKE CATALINI, Yahoo Entertainment

A judge declined Thursday to throw out the criminal case against U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, who was charged with assaulting federal agents during a chaotic...

Criminal CasesLaw EnforcementLegal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 3:47 PM

'South Park’ Gets Graphic With Trump-Vance Explicit Sex Scene

'South Park’ Gets Graphic With Trump-Vance Explicit Sex Scene

TMZ Staff, TMZ

We'll never look at the Lincoln Bedroom the same ... "South Park" absolutely lacerated Donald Trump and his VP JD Vance in last night's episode, depicting the two using the White House's private guest suite for a graphic homoerotic rendezvous. In…

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 3:45 PM

WATCH: Former ABC News senior correspondent Jim Avila dies at 69

WATCH: Former ABC News senior correspondent Jim Avila dies at 69

ABC News

Jim Avila, former ABC News senior correspondent and “20/20” correspondent, passed away after a long illness. He was 69 years old.

Media & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 3:41 PM

New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?

New Epstein emails and files: What do they reveal about Trump?

Priyanka Shankar, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

The US House of Representatives will vote on releasing all files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein next week.

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 3:23 PM

Michelle Obama’s new book ‘The Look’ explores her iconic fashion choices as First Lady

Michelle Obama’s new book ‘The Look’ explores her iconic fashion choices as First Lady

Associated Press, Ap.org

On any day during her eight years as First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama said she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a counterpart from another country to digging in her vegetable garden with groups of schoolchildren.And her clothes had…

Personal & FamilySocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 3:13 PM

Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent: Poll

Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent: Poll

Abby Rogers, Al Jazeera English

The poll also shows 44 percent of Democrats were 'very enthusiastic' about voting in the 2026 midterm elections.

Nov 13, 2025, 3:01 PM

Here’s How ‘The Tonight Show’ Helped Elect Richard Nixon

Here’s How ‘The Tonight Show’ Helped Elect Richard Nixon

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

Johnny Carson's make-up man became Nixon's secret weapon

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 3:00 PM

US shutdown ends: What happens now, when will services resume?

US shutdown ends: What happens now, when will services resume?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Trump signed the Republican bill ending the longest US government shutdown, resuming funding until the end of January.

Nov 13, 2025, 2:31 PM

If Only Kash Patel Would Just Fly Away

If Only Kash Patel Would Just Fly Away

Danielle Han, Jezebel

The Wall Street Journal obtained all the FBI Director's flight records, and I never realized the job involved so much fun travel.

Nov 13, 2025, 2:06 PM

ESA ships Artemis 4 Orion service module to NASA after Trump tried to cancel it

ESA ships Artemis 4 Orion service module to NASA after Trump tried to cancel it

tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com

The European Space Agency has completed the Orion service module for NASA's Artemis 4 mission to the moon, which was saved from cancellation earlier this year by the U.S. Congress

Space PolicyInternational Organizations

Nov 13, 2025, 2:00 PM

How Lady Gaga Found Herself Again: ‘I Feel Lucky to Be Alive’

How Lady Gaga Found Herself Again: ‘I Feel Lucky to Be Alive’

Chris Kobiella, Rolling Stone

How Lady Gaga returned from the brink, found love, and made one of her greatest albums with 'Mayhem.'

Personal & FamilyHealthLifestyle

Nov 13, 2025, 2:00 PM

Trump wants to recreate the British mandate in Palestine

Trump wants to recreate the British mandate in Palestine

Jeffrey Sachs, Sybil Fares, Al Jazeera English

The US president is pushing a UN resolution that would hand Washington the powers London once held over Palestine.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsrael

Nov 13, 2025, 1:59 PM

Sinclair Broadcasting Posts Huge Quarterly Loss After Jimmy Kimmel Censorship

Sinclair Broadcasting Posts Huge Quarterly Loss After Jimmy Kimmel Censorship

Karl Bode, Techdirt

You might recall that right wing propaganda broadcaster Sinclair Broadcasting recently tripped over its own ass after working with the Trump administration to try and censor Jimmy Kimmel for criticizing the President. The flood of outrage at the Disney/FCC/AB…

Media & CommunicationsCensorshipSocial MediaPress Relations

Nov 13, 2025, 1:28 PM

Trump Is Kneecapping Some of the Boldest Plans to Beat Climate Change

Trump Is Kneecapping Some of the Boldest Plans to Beat Climate Change

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Donald Trump's assault on climate innovation is also affecting scientists researching geoengineering methods like carbon dioxide removal.

Climate PolicyEnvironmentSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

Where Wokeness Went Wrong

Where Wokeness Went Wrong

Susan Neiman, The New York Review of Books

Symbolic struggles cannot be a force of resistance to the Trump administration.

Social Issues & CultureClimate PolicyAbortionProtestsCivil Rights

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

Not for Sale

Not for Sale

Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books

President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland have caused consternation and fear among Danes and Greenlanders alike.

Foreign Policy & International

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

‘We’ve Got to Kill and Kill and Kill’

‘We’ve Got to Kill and Kill and Kill’

Dan Kaufman, The New York Review of Books

As Francisco Franco’s reputation grows on the far right, a new history of his regime reminds us of its unrelenting violence toward Jews.

Social Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

Selling a Defective Dream

Selling a Defective Dream

Zephyr Teachout, The New York Review of Books

How did multilevel marketing schemes come to be legal, let alone so widespread? The answer has to do with how we think of workers and how we think of consumers.

Social Issues & CultureEconomy & Finance

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

The Third Sovereign

The Third Sovereign

Robert Sullivan, The New York Review of Books

If there is hope for the earth, it will depend in part on acknowledging indigenous sovereignty in the face of insatiable resource extraction.

Social Issues & CultureClimate Policy

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

Flipping Britain’s Postwar Script

Flipping Britain’s Postwar Script

Ferdinand Mount, The New York Review of Books

Understanding Britain’s postwar reforms like the National Health Service requires peering into the ‘lost world’ of wartime conservatism.

Policy & LegislationHealthcare

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

Trump signs bill ending longest US government shutdown in history

Trump signs bill ending longest US government shutdown in history

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump signed a funding bill in Washington DC to end the longest government shutdown.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationBudget

Nov 13, 2025, 12:46 PM

The Problem With ‘Moral Clarity’

The Problem With ‘Moral Clarity’

Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic

Under Trump, progressives have embraced the rhetoric of “moral clarity.” It won’t help their cause.

Social Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsRepublican PartyPolitical Endorsements

Nov 13, 2025, 12:30 PM

The Left's Joe Rogan Is Now a Comedy Podcast Regular

The Left's Joe Rogan Is Now a Comedy Podcast Regular

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

Hasan Piker is a Twitch streamer and political commentator who has become a lefty comedy darling

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 12:00 PM

What new Epstein emails say. And, ACA subsidies in limbo

What new Epstein emails say. And, ACA subsidies in limbo

Brittney Melton, NPR

Details on the newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. And, the government shutdown has ended, but health insurance subsidies remain in limbo, with a vote on the matter expected next month.

Legal & JusticeHealthcarePolicy & Legislation

Nov 13, 2025, 11:58 AM

OpenAI’s Open-Weight Models Are Coming to the US Military

OpenAI’s Open-Weight Models Are Coming to the US Military

Paresh Dave, Wired

The gpt-oss models are being tested for use on sensitive military computers. But some defense insiders say that OpenAI is still behind the competition.

Technology RegulationSecurity & IntelligenceMilitary

Nov 13, 2025, 11:00 AM

Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes

Why home insurance is unaffordable, even in places without wildfires or hurricanes

Rebecca Hersher, NPR

Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes.

Economy & FinanceClimate Policy

Nov 13, 2025, 10:30 AM

SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

Jennifer Ludden, NPR

The first ever disruption to the nation's largest anti-hunger program came as a shock. It's shaken trust in the program for some and stoked concern that it could happen again.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareEconomy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 10:00 AM

Israeli settlers torch a mosque and scrawl hateful messages despite official condemnation

Israeli settlers torch a mosque and scrawl hateful messages despite official condemnation

AREF TUFAHA and JULIA FRANKEL, Yahoo Entertainment

Israeli settlers torched and defaced a mosque in a Palestinian village in the central West Bank overnight, scribbling hateful messages in a show of defiance,...

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Nov 13, 2025, 9:58 AM

California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants

California plans to revoke 17,000 commercial driver's licenses given to immigrants

The Associated Press, NPR

The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally.

ImmigrationPolicy & LegislationRegional & StateCalifornia

Nov 13, 2025, 9:38 AM

Trump is “very rude” to ask Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

Trump is “very rude” to ask Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu

Al Jazeera English

“How does he know that the accusations against our prime minister are not justified?”

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsrael

Nov 13, 2025, 9:33 AM

Can Trump dole out $2,000 tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments?

Can Trump dole out $2,000 tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump floats the idea of tariff dividends, direct healthcare payments and extending mortgages up to 50 years.

Economy & FinanceHealthcare

Nov 13, 2025, 8:22 AM

Trump admin live updates: Trump blames Democrats for 'massive harm' of shutdown

Trump admin live updates: Trump blames Democrats for 'massive harm' of shutdown

David Brennan, ABC News

President Donald Trump late Wednesday night signed a funding bill that will end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationBudgetElections & Politics

Nov 13, 2025, 8:05 AM

Newly Elected Dem Rep Torches Mike Johnson to His Face

Newly Elected Dem Rep Torches Mike Johnson to His Face

Cameron Adams, Daily Beast

House Speaker Mike Johnson has been roasted by the congresswoman who waited nearly two months for him to swear her in. Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva, 55,...

Elections & PoliticsCongress

Nov 13, 2025, 6:58 AM

Trump’s US boycott of G20 summit is ‘their loss’, South Africa says

Trump’s US boycott of G20 summit is ‘their loss’, South Africa says

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

President Ramaphosa says, 'The United States needs to think again whether boycott politics actually works.'

Foreign Policy & InternationalInternational Crisis

Nov 13, 2025, 6:43 AM

Trump administration backs legal immunity for strikes in Caribbean: Report

Trump administration backs legal immunity for strikes in Caribbean: Report

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects criticism of controversial strikes against alleged drug traffickers.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 13, 2025, 5:49 AM

I can't take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show

I can't take any more of this, Andrew told Epstein, released emails show

BBC News

The former prince's reaction when he heard about a newspaper inquiry was among more than 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein's estate, including some mentioning Trump.

Nov 13, 2025, 5:45 AM

Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen'

Epstein offered reporter photos of 'donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen'

James Hill, Jared Kofsky, Sasha Pezenik, Olivia Rubin, ABC News

Among the more than 20,000 Epstein documents released by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday are several email exchanges Jeffrey Epstein.

Legal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 5:35 AM

'South Park' Just Spent So Much Money to Make Trump and Vance's Night of Passion Perfect

'South Park' Just Spent So Much Money to Make Trump and Vance's Night of Passion Perfect

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

The licensing fees for the mood music couldn't have been cheap

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Nov 13, 2025, 5:34 AM

US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says

US House to vote on full release of Epstein files next week, Johnson says

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

Planned vote comes as newly released emails have renewed scrutiny of President Donald Trump's ties to the sex offender.

Legal & Justice

Nov 13, 2025, 4:51 AM

'South Park' Sounds Alarm on A.I. Deepfake Tech After Trey Parker and Matt Stone Invested in It

'South Park' Sounds Alarm on A.I. Deepfake Tech After Trey Parker and Matt Stone Invested in It

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

"Sora Not Sorry" is the spiritual successor to 'Sassy Justice'

Artificial IntelligenceMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 4:30 AM

RFK Jr.’s FDA Is Now Also In Turmoil Over Corrupt Drug Regulator

RFK Jr.’s FDA Is Now Also In Turmoil Over Corrupt Drug Regulator

Timothy Geigner, Techdirt

While we’ve talked quite a bit about the horror show that is RFK Jr.’s position as Secretary of HHS, most of the focus of those posts has been around what is happening at the CDC. And for good reason, too. The ongoing measles outbreak, the quick hiring/firing…

Health & SciencePolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 4:01 AM

The Government Shutdown Is Finally Over, But Flight Disruptions Will Continue

The Government Shutdown Is Finally Over, But Flight Disruptions Will Continue

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

The shutdown came at a bad time for air travel.

Government & AdministrationBudgetFederal Agencies

Nov 13, 2025, 2:15 AM

US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history

US House passes spending bill to end longest gov’t shutdown in history

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

The successful vote means the long-delayed bill has now been passed on to President Trump to sign into law.

Government & AdministrationBudgetPolicy & LegislationCrisis & Emergency

Nov 13, 2025, 1:33 AM

What Really Happens After the Shutdown Ends

What Really Happens After the Shutdown Ends

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic

Congress’s deal to reopen the government won’t immediately bring life back to normal for Americans.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationBudget

Nov 13, 2025, 1:25 AM

So Why Exactly Did Democrats Cave on the Shutdown?

So Why Exactly Did Democrats Cave on the Shutdown?

Nitish Pahwa, Slate Magazine

The party folded at a time when polling suggested it had the upper hand. Why?

Elections & PoliticsPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Nov 13, 2025, 1:24 AM

House votes to fund government, ending longest ever government shutdown

House votes to fund government, ending longest ever government shutdown

Barbara Sprunt, NPR

The House voted to fund the government through the end of January, bringing the country one step closer to ending the shutdown that has dragged on for six weeks. The bill now goes to President Trump for his signature.

Government & AdministrationBudgetPolicy & Legislation

Nov 13, 2025, 1:22 AM

This Is the Funniest Joke About a the New 50 Year Mortgage Plan

This Is the Funniest Joke About a the New 50 Year Mortgage Plan

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

There were a lot of late night jokes about the controversial new Trump plan, but Josh Johnson’s was the best

Elections & PoliticsEconomy & Finance

Nov 13, 2025, 1:00 AM

WATCH: WH press sec. Leavitt: Epstein emails prove Trump 'did nothing wrong'

WATCH: WH press sec. Leavitt: Epstein emails prove Trump 'did nothing wrong'

ABC News

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein's emails referring to President Trump as the "dog that hasn't barked" prove Trump "did nothing wrong."

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Nov 13, 2025, 12:39 AM

WATCH: AI-generated country song reaches #1 on Billboard chart

WATCH: AI-generated country song reaches #1 on Billboard chart

ABC News

A song created through artificial intelligence has made history by topping a Billboard country music chart, sending shockwaves through the music industry.

Artificial IntelligenceMedia & Communications

Nov 13, 2025, 12:29 AM

The US government shutdown is over: what’s next for scientists

The US government shutdown is over: what’s next for scientists

Jeff Tollefson, Alexandra Witze, Dan Garisto, Nature.com

Government researchers are heading back to work, but questions about the size of research-budget cuts will extend into next year.

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationHealth & Science

Nov 13, 2025, 12:00 AM

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