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'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting

'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting

BBC News

It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.

Elections & PoliticsLeadership

Nov 21, 2025, 11:52 PM

Border Patrol’s Chaotic Week in North Carolina

Border Patrol’s Chaotic Week in North Carolina

David A. Graham, The Atlantic

Agents swept in and left residents to sort through fear, fact, and fiction.

Nov 21, 2025, 11:41 PM

Why People Don’t Demand Data Privacy, Even As Governments & Corporations Collect More Personal Info

Why People Don’t Demand Data Privacy, Even As Governments & Corporations Collect More Personal Info

Rohan Grover and Josh Widera, Techdirt

When the Trump administration gave Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to a massive database of information about Medicaid recipients in June 2025, privacy and medical justice advocates sounded the alarm. They warned that the move could trigger all kin…

Nov 21, 2025, 11:28 PM

BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns

BBC board member Shumeet Banerji resigns

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Banerji said in his resignation letter that he was unhappy about governance issues at the organisation.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Nov 21, 2025, 11:15 PM

Comey's lawyers move to dismiss indictment citing grand jury issues

Comey's lawyers move to dismiss indictment citing grand jury issues

Peter Charalambous, ABC News

Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey on Friday moved to dismiss the criminal case against him, arguing there were "fundamental errors in the grand jury process."

Legal & JusticeLaw EnforcementCriminal Cases

Nov 21, 2025, 11:14 PM

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after ‘productive’ meeting

Trump and Mamdani hope for positive relationship after ‘productive’ meeting

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Trump praises Mamdani for 'incredible' victory in New York City mayoral election and focus on affordability.

Nov 21, 2025, 11:03 PM

AP top stories November 21

AP top stories November 21

Associated Press Videos, Yahoo Entertainment

Here's the latest for Friday, Nov. 21st: Trump meets with New York's new mayor at White House; Southern Calif. hit with more torrential rains; Sheriff's...

Nov 21, 2025, 10:31 PM

Zhao sees off Robertson to clinch Riyadh title

Zhao sees off Robertson to clinch Riyadh title

Steve Sutcliffe, BBC News

World champion Zhao Xintong claims a 5-2 victory over Neil Robertson to clinch the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.

Nov 21, 2025, 10:01 PM

Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

BBC News

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 21, 2025, 10:01 PM

Trump says he'd feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's NYC

Trump says he'd feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's NYC

bmetzger@insider.com (Bryan Metzger), Business Insider

After meeting in the Oval Office, Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sounded a largely conciliatory note.

Government & AdministrationPersonal & Family

Nov 21, 2025, 9:39 PM

US consumer bureau shifts to limited oversight instead of dismantling agency

US consumer bureau shifts to limited oversight instead of dismantling agency

By Pete Schroeder, Yahoo Entertainment

Consumer Financial Protection ​Bureau announced on Friday that it intends ‌to continue supervising financial institutions on a limited basis in 2026...

BankingEconomy & Finance

Nov 21, 2025, 9:16 PM

Shane Gillis Speculates About Trump Dementia, Says He’s ‘Circling the Drain’

Shane Gillis Speculates About Trump Dementia, Says He’s ‘Circling the Drain’

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

‘There's speculation that T-Dog might be rocking Biden brains’

Elections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Nov 21, 2025, 9:00 PM

‘Punishable by death!’: Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition

‘Punishable by death!’: Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition

Al Jazeera English

President Trump said six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans and service members — should be put to 'death' for a video.

Legal & JusticeElections & PoliticsSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 21, 2025, 8:53 PM

Months after Trump admin said Mexico was complying with water treaty, it isn't

Months after Trump admin said Mexico was complying with water treaty, it isn't

Bethany Blankley, The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Seven months after the Trump administration claimed Mexico would be complying with a treaty to ensure south Texas received water, Texas...

MexicoForeign Policy & International

Nov 21, 2025, 8:52 PM

Is the US negotiating away Ukraine’s future while favouring Russia?

Is the US negotiating away Ukraine’s future while favouring Russia?

Al Jazeera English

Trump administration plan demands concessions from Kyiv, including surrendering the Donbas region.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineRussia

Nov 21, 2025, 8:30 PM

We remember the internet bubble. This mania looks and feels the same

We remember the internet bubble. This mania looks and feels the same

Crazystupidtech.com

The AI revolution is three years old Nov. 30. In just 36 months AI has gone from great-new-toy, to global phenomenon, to where we are today - debating whether we are in one of the biggest technology bubbles or booms in modern times. To us there is no debate. …

Nov 21, 2025, 8:30 PM

D.L. Hughley Says Anyone Who Hung Out With Jeffrey Epstein Should Be Canceled

D.L. Hughley Says Anyone Who Hung Out With Jeffrey Epstein Should Be Canceled

TMZ Staff, TMZ

D.L. Hughley says anyone who spent serious time with Jeffrey Epstein back in the day should be raked over the coals for it ... arguing many people have been canceled for far less. We caught up with the comedian at LAX Friday morning ... and, we had…

Social Issues & CultureCriminal Cases

Nov 21, 2025, 8:24 PM

Red Cross to cut 2,900 jobs, slash budget as donors reduce support

Red Cross to cut 2,900 jobs, slash budget as donors reduce support

Al Jazeera and Agencies, Al Jazeera English

US funding drops under Trump’s 'America First' agenda, forcing the Red Cross into major global cutbacks.

Nov 21, 2025, 8:19 PM

Ex-White House Staffer Says Trump Hates 'South Park,' But Not As Much As He Hates The News

Ex-White House Staffer Says Trump Hates 'South Park,' But Not As Much As He Hates The News

JM McNab, Cracked.com

Is this why he hasn't sued Trey Parker and Matt Stone sued yet?

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Nov 21, 2025, 8:00 PM

DOGE Laid Off the Humans. Now the IRS Is Deploying AI Agents

DOGE Laid Off the Humans. Now the IRS Is Deploying AI Agents

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Get ready for a bot to hallucinate your tax bill.

Nov 21, 2025, 7:55 PM

US government to nix October inflation report after history-making shutdown

US government to nix October inflation report after history-making shutdown

Allison Griner, Al Jazeera English

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has explained it was 'unable to retroactively collect' the data on consumer prices.

Economy & FinanceInflation

Nov 21, 2025, 7:50 PM

How Larry Summers' Harvard class reacted to his co-instructor saying his 'insights and wisdom' will be missed

How Larry Summers' Harvard class reacted to his co-instructor saying his 'insights and wisdom' will be missed

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said he'd leave Harvard and withdraw from public life after his links to Jeffrey Epstein were made public.

Personal & FamilyGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Nov 21, 2025, 7:42 PM

White House pauses executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on AI, sources say

White House pauses executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on AI, sources say

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

The draft order would have likely faced significant ⁠pushback from states.‌ But its consideration shows how far Trump is willing ‍to go to help AI companies...

Nov 21, 2025, 7:31 PM

Oscar Isaac Ain’t Signing Your Funko Pops

Oscar Isaac Ain’t Signing Your Funko Pops

Alyssa Mercante, Kotaku

Maybe the Star Wars and Spider-Verse star knows all about the autograph reseller market The post Oscar Isaac Ain’t Signing Your Funko Pops appeared first on Kotaku.

Personal & FamilyLifestyle

Nov 21, 2025, 7:13 PM

Trump Says Democratic Lawmakers Should Die For Telling The Military To Obey Their Oath

Trump Says Democratic Lawmakers Should Die For Telling The Military To Obey Their Oath

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

The President of the United States is calling for the execution of six Democratic lawmakers—all military veterans or former intelligence officers—because they reminded US service members of their oath to the Constitution. That’s not hyperbole or exaggeration.…

Legal & JusticeElections & PoliticsSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 21, 2025, 7:04 PM

Why Comcast could go all out to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Why Comcast could go all out to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

James Faris, Business Insider

Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix are battling over Warner Bros. Discovery. Comcast may be more motivated to make a deal than David Ellison's Paramount.

Economy & FinanceTrade

Nov 21, 2025, 7:03 PM

Democrats defend message to troops as Trump, officials suggest they be punished

Democrats defend message to troops as Trump, officials suggest they be punished

ALEXANDRA HUTZLER, MEGHAN MISTRY and LALEE IBSSA, ABC News

Trump called them "bad people" who "broke the law."

Nov 21, 2025, 6:57 PM

Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan

Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan

BBC News

Vladimir Putin says the plan could be the "basis" for peace but warns Russia is prepared to fight on.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineRussiaElections & Politics

Nov 21, 2025, 6:55 PM

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally

JULIE WATSON, Yahoo Entertainment

The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and state-funded financial aid to students who do not have...

ImmigrationEducationGovernment & Administration

Nov 21, 2025, 6:48 PM

Sedition? Hanging? Really? Trump media rants take insane turn | Opinion

Sedition? Hanging? Really? Trump media rants take insane turn | Opinion

Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic, AZCentral

Donald Trump's second term hasn't been normal from the start. Now, calling for hanging Sen. Mark Kelly and others for sedition, it's become insane.

Elections & PoliticsDonald TrumpLegal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Nov 21, 2025, 6:48 PM

Trump Pushes for a Peace Deal as Zelenskiy Warns of Losing US

Trump Pushes for a Peace Deal as Zelenskiy Warns of Losing US

Bloomberg, Yahoo Entertainment

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned that Ukraine risks losing its key partner after the US threatened to cut off support unless Kyiv agrees to a 28-point...

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineRussia

Nov 21, 2025, 6:35 PM

Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Basically an Early Christmas Gift for Putin

Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Is Basically an Early Christmas Gift for Putin

Fred Kaplan, Slate Magazine

There's one essential thing the authors of this plan fail to understand about the war.

Nov 21, 2025, 6:27 PM

Trump’s peace plan is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender

Trump’s peace plan is a demand for Ukraine’s surrender

Joshua Keating, Vox

The Trump administration has been something of a pendulum in its position on the war in Ukraine, swinging between pro-Ukraine and pro-Russia positions over the past year. This week, it is swinging hard toward Moscow.  Earlier this week, Axios reported on a ne…

Nov 21, 2025, 6:26 PM

Meta keeps pushing its AI services into unrelated apps, and it's completely ruining the only good products the company makes

Meta keeps pushing its AI services into unrelated apps, and it's completely ruining the only good products the company makes

Nicholas Sutrich, Android Central

Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta glasses users are facing the same problems Meta Quest users have had to deal with for the past year, and we're sick of it.

Nov 21, 2025, 6:06 PM

Bonus: SchadenFriday: Are You Fitter Than an ICE Applicant?

Bonus: SchadenFriday: Are You Fitter Than an ICE Applicant?

Mary Harris, Slate Magazine

ICE officers hate this one weird trick (a brisk jog)!

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Nov 21, 2025, 6:00 PM

Pentagon pumps $29.9M into bid to turn waste into critical minerals

Pentagon pumps $29.9M into bid to turn waste into critical minerals

Brandon Vigliarolo, Theregister.com

It's unclear how much scandium and gallium ElementUSA will contribute to the supply chain, or when The US Department of Defense is asserting its desire to be an integral part of the American rare earths and critical minerals supply chain with a deal to establ…

Nov 21, 2025, 5:47 PM

BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation

BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation

BBC News

Shumeet Banerji leaves his position on the BBC board.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Nov 21, 2025, 5:45 PM

CDC to End Monkey Research Program

CDC to End Monkey Research Program

Claire Cameron, Scientific American

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to end its monkey research program will affect studies involving some 200 macaques, and the fate of the animals is unclear

Nov 21, 2025, 5:30 PM

September Arrest, Deportation Of Firefighter Shows The Administration Just Wants Brown People Gone

September Arrest, Deportation Of Firefighter Shows The Administration Just Wants Brown People Gone

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

I’ve expended far too many words stating the obvious: the Trump administration’s deportation program isn’t interested in removing criminals. It’s only interested in removing people who aren’t white. That’s why it vets visa applicants for “anti-American” socia…

ImmigrationSocial Issues & CultureGovernment & Administration

Nov 21, 2025, 5:19 PM

WATCH: President Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior'

WATCH: President Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of 'seditious behavior'

ABC News

Trump called several Democratic veterans and national security specialists "traitors" who should face the death penalty for releasing a video saying that service members could refuse illegal orders.

Legal & JusticeElections & PoliticsSecurity & Intelligence

Nov 21, 2025, 5:14 PM

Bitcoin Continues Steep Decline, Down 34% Since Early October

Bitcoin Continues Steep Decline, Down 34% Since Early October

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The crypto bros are tired of winning.

CryptocurrencyEconomy & FinanceStock Market

Nov 21, 2025, 5:10 PM

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

Senators Want Extremism Researchers to Surrender Documents Linked to Right-Wing Grudges

Ali Winston, Wired

The Senate homeland security committee's chair has asked researchers to turn over troves of documents related to the January 6 attack, vaccines, and more, according to a letter reviewed by WIRED.

Security & IntelligenceLegal & Justice

Nov 21, 2025, 5:06 PM

Bitcoin Developers’ Pardon Request Creates Awkward Situation for Trump

Bitcoin Developers’ Pardon Request Creates Awkward Situation for Trump

Kyle Torpey, Gizmodo.com

It's demonstrably worth a try.

Nov 21, 2025, 4:34 PM

Reality Star Transportation Secretary Suggests People Dressing Up Will Fix Nightmare Air Travel Experience

Reality Star Transportation Secretary Suggests People Dressing Up Will Fix Nightmare Air Travel Experience

Susan Rinkunas, Jezebel

Barf Bag: Sean Duffy to pissed off travelers: "Be in a good mood, dress up."

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Nov 21, 2025, 3:56 PM

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

JULIE CARR SMYTH, Yahoo Entertainment

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said Friday that he has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year, eliminating the most significant hurdle to the...

Elections & PoliticsState Elections

Nov 21, 2025, 3:52 PM

What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

BBC News

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

Nov 21, 2025, 3:21 PM

Can vaping help wean people off cigarettes? Anti-smoking advocates are sharply split

Can vaping help wean people off cigarettes? Anti-smoking advocates are sharply split

Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR

Many think it's a dangerous ploy by the tobacco industry. But some say, with millions of deaths each year attributed to smoking cigarettes, it's the lesser of two evils.

Nov 21, 2025, 3:05 PM

Ubisoft’s Mysterious Delay Explained: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, AI, And Debt Accounting

Ubisoft’s Mysterious Delay Explained: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, AI, And Debt Accounting

Ethan Gach, Kotaku

The publisher silences speculation with a very normal earnings call The post Ubisoft’s Mysterious Delay Explained: Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, AI, And Debt Accounting appeared first on Kotaku.

Technology RegulationPersonal Business

Nov 21, 2025, 2:50 PM

WATCH: AI toy's sale suspended over dangerous messages to kids

WATCH: AI toy's sale suspended over dangerous messages to kids

ABC News

Sales of an A.I. toy bear have been suspended after researchers found that the bear openly discussed sexually explicit and dangerous content with children.

Technology RegulationPersonal & FamilyPublic Health

Nov 21, 2025, 2:47 PM

Bad Deal for Ukraine

Bad Deal for Ukraine

Liz Wolfe, Yahoo Entertainment

Plus: Executiongate, in defense of tradwives, New York gun case, and more...

Nov 21, 2025, 2:30 PM

In Defense of Tamra Judge, Bravo’s Most Polarizing Real Housewife

In Defense of Tamra Judge, Bravo’s Most Polarizing Real Housewife

Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone

Fans have called for 'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Tamra Judge to be fired after the most recent season, but that would be a huge mistake.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Nov 21, 2025, 2:29 PM

Zelenskyy says Trump’s Ukraine plan must ensure ‘real and dignified peace’

Zelenskyy says Trump’s Ukraine plan must ensure ‘real and dignified peace’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian president says working on US plan to end war with Russia as European allies raise concerns about concessions.

Nov 21, 2025, 2:20 PM

Death in the Time of Trump

Death in the Time of Trump

Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic

While old Washington memorialized Dick Cheney, the sitting president rage-posted.

Personal & FamilyMedia & CommunicationsElections & Politics

Nov 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

Why has Trump blasted US Democrats for ‘seditious’ comments?

Why has Trump blasted US Democrats for ‘seditious’ comments?

Priyanka Shankar, Al Jazeera English

Six Democratic Congress members call on the US military not to obey 'illegal orders'; but has Trump issued any?

Nov 21, 2025, 1:30 PM

Trump Attacks Leave U.S. Cybersecurity Agencies Hollowed Out And Managed By Useless Zealots

Trump Attacks Leave U.S. Cybersecurity Agencies Hollowed Out And Managed By Useless Zealots

Karl Bode, Techdirt

We’ve noted time and time again that Trump’s attack on U.S. cybersecurity defenses and oversight are utterly indistinguishable from a foreign attack. Perhaps with the exception of more lip filler, spray tans, diabetes, bogus efficiency, and fake piety. That’s…

Security & IntelligenceCybersecurityGovernment & Administration

Nov 21, 2025, 1:20 PM

Larry Bushart: The Man Who Spent 37 Days in Jail for a Single Trump Meme

Larry Bushart: The Man Who Spent 37 Days in Jail for a Single Trump Meme

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

This is the story of a Tennessee man who was jailed for more than a month for the crime of posting one Donald Trump quote on Facebook.

Legal & JusticeSocial MediaCriminal Cases

Nov 21, 2025, 1:12 PM

WATCH: Fire breaks out at U.N. climate event in Brazil

WATCH: Fire breaks out at U.N. climate event in Brazil

ABC News

A fire broke out at the venue hosting U.N. climate talks in Brazil, prompting evacuations as firefighters rushed to control the flames.

EnvironmentCrisis & Emergency

Nov 21, 2025, 1:03 PM

Russia yet to receive anything official from US on peace plan, Kremlin says

Russia yet to receive anything official from US on peace plan, Kremlin says

BBC News

The draft provisions come across as heavily slanted towards Moscow, but Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to work with the US.

RussiaForeign Policy & InternationalUkraine

Nov 21, 2025, 12:45 PM

India’s Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot dies

India’s Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow, pilot dies

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The crash is the second recorded for the HAL Tejas, a key jet in India's efforts to modernise its air force fleet.

Security & IntelligenceMilitary

Nov 21, 2025, 12:34 PM

10 Friday AM Reads

10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Why the Time Has Finally Come for Geothermal Energy: It used to be that drawing heat from deep in the Earth was practical only in geyser-filled places such as Iceland. But new approaches may have us on the cusp of an …

Nov 21, 2025, 11:30 AM

The Growing Fissures in MAGA World

The Growing Fissures in MAGA World

Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic

The intraparty fight over the Epstein files was only the prelude.

Nov 21, 2025, 11:30 AM

Trump, Mamdani to meet in Oval Office as mayor-elect pushes affordability agenda

Trump, Mamdani to meet in Oval Office as mayor-elect pushes affordability agenda

Ivan Pereira, ABC News

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump for the first time Friday.

Nov 21, 2025, 11:27 AM

Woman linked to murder of surfers in Mexico gets 20 years in prison

Woman linked to murder of surfers in Mexico gets 20 years in prison

CBSNews, CBS News

The victims were Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad, a 30-year-old U.S. citizen.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMexico

Nov 21, 2025, 11:25 AM

A Chicago street vendor couple has a defiant response to immigration arrests: Stick to the routine

A Chicago street vendor couple has a defiant response to immigration arrests: Stick to the routine

ELLIOT SPAGAT, Yahoo Entertainment

The massive Border Patrol presence on a recent Saturday morning in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood didn't faze Ofelia Herrera even though she and her...

ImmigrationRegional & State

Nov 21, 2025, 11:07 AM

Pfizer’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Works Great, but RFK Jr. Might Ruin It for Everyone

Pfizer’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Works Great, but RFK Jr. Might Ruin It for Everyone

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

In a large-scale trial, modRNA was significantly better at preventing confirmed flu cases than a typical seasonal flu shot.

Nov 21, 2025, 11:00 AM

Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction

Students taken from Catholic school in central Nigeria in latest abduction

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Attack comes just days after armed men stormed a secondary school in northwestern Nigeria, kidnapping 25 schoolgirls.

Security Incidents

Nov 21, 2025, 10:38 AM

"Trump and good design go together like oil and water" says commenter

"Trump and good design go together like oil and water" says commenter

Rheanna Hopkins, Dezeen

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing an interview with Joe Gebbia in which he suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates Trump's commitment to design. Known for co-founding Airbnb, Gebbia was recently appointed as A…

Personal & FamilyPolicy & LegislationMedia & Communications

Nov 21, 2025, 10:30 AM

Trump's growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for Kyiv

Trump's growing impatience to end Ukraine war is a concern for Kyiv

BBC News

The US is working to a quick timetable to push through the deal, which appears to heavily reflect many of Moscow's demands.

Nov 21, 2025, 10:19 AM

Jezebel Is the New Home of Splinter.com

Jezebel Is the New Home of Splinter.com

Josh Jackson, Jezebel

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

Media & Communications

Nov 21, 2025, 10:16 AM

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

Federal judges weigh reviving court cases linking Tylenol to autism

Mary Kekatos, Nidhi Singh, ABC News

A federal appeals court is deciding whether to revive more than 500 lawsuits claiming cases of autism or ADHD was caused by prenatal exposure to Tylenol.

Nov 21, 2025, 10:06 AM

What former ally did Trump call a 'ranting Lunatic' this week? Find out in the quiz

What former ally did Trump call a 'ranting Lunatic' this week? Find out in the quiz

Holly J. Morris, NPR

This week, the quiz examines truth, drugs and scandal!

Elections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Nov 21, 2025, 10:01 AM

After calling him a 'communist,' Trump will meet Mamdani in the Oval Office Friday

After calling him a 'communist,' Trump will meet Mamdani in the Oval Office Friday

Elena Moore, NPR

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House Friday putting the frequent foe of conservatives face-to-face with one of his biggest critics.

Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching

How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here's what voting officials are watching

Miles Parks, NPR

Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.

Elections & PoliticsVoting Rights2026 Midterms

Nov 21, 2025, 10:00 AM

Trump Admin Got Rid of Report on Indigenous Deaths & Disappearances

Trump Admin Got Rid of Report on Indigenous Deaths & Disappearances

Danielle Han, Jezebel

The report was pulled in February under Trump’s anti-DEI orders—and despite senators’ demands, it still hasn’t been restored.

Nov 21, 2025, 9:50 AM

Is Beijing's spat with Japan sending a message to US and allies over Taiwan?

Is Beijing's spat with Japan sending a message to US and allies over Taiwan?

South China Morning Post, Yahoo Entertainment

Beijing's recent fury directed towards Japan is hammering home a point on Taiwan to the wider world, especially the United States and its allies, analysts in...

Foreign Policy & InternationalChina

Nov 21, 2025, 9:30 AM

US revives Ukraine-Russia peace push with Zelenskyy on the defensive

US revives Ukraine-Russia peace push with Zelenskyy on the defensive

David Brennan, Patrick Reevell, ABC News

A high-level U.S. military delegation arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday in a bid to revive the White House’s stalled push for an end to Russia's invasion.

Nov 21, 2025, 9:12 AM

Venezuela says opposition leader will become fugitive if she collects Nobel

Venezuela says opposition leader will become fugitive if she collects Nobel

BBC News

María Corina Machado may not be able to return if she goes to Norway for prize-giving, attorney general says.

Foreign Policy & International

Nov 21, 2025, 9:04 AM

The success of the forced Epstein files vote is emboldening some Republicans to go it alone

The success of the forced Epstein files vote is emboldening some Republicans to go it alone

Annie Grayer, CNN, CNN

House Speaker Mike Johnson may want to put the Jeffrey Epstein saga behind him, but some Republicans saw rank-and-file members’ success in forcing Tuesday’s ...

Nov 21, 2025, 9:00 AM

Countries sharply split on fossil fuels on COP30 climate summit final day

Countries sharply split on fossil fuels on COP30 climate summit final day

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Brazil's new draft proposal does not contain a roadmap for a transition, nor mention 'fossil fuels' at all.

EnvironmentClimate PolicyEnergyInternational Organizations

Nov 21, 2025, 8:21 AM

CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation

CAIR sues Texas governor over ‘unconstitutional’ terror designation

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

US Muslim civil rights group says Greg Abbott's designation of its Texas chapter is 'unconstitutional and defamatory'.

Nov 21, 2025, 7:56 AM

Senior Democrat responds to Trump death penalty threat

Senior Democrat responds to Trump death penalty threat

Al Jazeera English

A senior Democrat in the US condemned comments by Donald Trump as ‘unhinged’.

Legal & JusticeElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Nov 21, 2025, 7:30 AM

White House unaware that US ambassador to Israel met with convicted spy

White House unaware that US ambassador to Israel met with convicted spy

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

CIA reportedly 'alarmed' by the meeting, which broke a longstanding policy of not speaking with convicted spies.

Nov 21, 2025, 6:25 AM

Students 'anxious but hopeful' at mock COP30 talks

Students 'anxious but hopeful' at mock COP30 talks

BBC News

Students played the roles of different countries, made speeches, and "negotiated" to strike deals.

EnvironmentClimate PolicyEducation

Nov 21, 2025, 6:12 AM

Fugees’ Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Conspiracy Charges

Fugees’ Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Conspiracy Charges

Walden Green, Pitchfork

The rapper was found guilty of criminal conspiracy and illegal foreign lobbying in 2023

Nov 21, 2025, 6:11 AM

New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights

New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights

BBC News

US officials say the rules will stop "destructive ideologies" but others argue it is redefining human rights principles for Trump's goals.

Nov 21, 2025, 5:25 AM

Ken Paxton’s Tylenol Lawsuit Is Off To A Terrible Start

Ken Paxton’s Tylenol Lawsuit Is Off To A Terrible Start

Timothy Geigner, Techdirt

Ken Paxton’s bullshit lawsuit against the makers of Tylenol, built on Trump and RFK Jr.’s bullshit press conference in which they pretended that science says acetaminophen causes autism, is off to a predictably bad start. I had a bit of a laugh shortly after …

Legal & JusticeLawsuitsHealth & SciencePublic Health

Nov 21, 2025, 4:13 AM

Trump administration's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan presented to Zelenskyy

Trump administration's 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan presented to Zelenskyy

Mariam Khan, ABC News

The plan, which is still a draft and could change, was presented in Kyiv earlier Thursday.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineRussia

Nov 21, 2025, 4:08 AM

Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa despite Trump's absence

Starmer defends G20 trip to South Africa despite Trump's absence

BBC News

The PM is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

Nov 21, 2025, 2:27 AM

India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

India's delayed action plan raises eyebrows at COP30 climate summit

BBC News

India says it has met a key target of its previous climate action plan, but many say it needs to do more.

Climate PolicyEnvironmentForeign Policy & InternationalInternational Crisis

Nov 21, 2025, 1:17 AM

Arizona senator weighs in on what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026

Arizona senator weighs in on what he thinks Democrats should do to win in 2026

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News

Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., thinks Democrats should focus on the basics but do it in a way that's authentic to them.

Elections & Politics2026 MidtermsDemocratic Party

Nov 21, 2025, 1:06 AM

Grok Claims Elon Musk Is More Athletic Than LeBron James — and the World’s Greatest Lover

Grok Claims Elon Musk Is More Athletic Than LeBron James — and the World’s Greatest Lover

Miles Klee, Rolling Stone

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, keeps declaring that he's a peak physical specimen and one of the most brilliant minds in history.

Personal & FamilyTechnology RegulationMedia & Communications

Nov 21, 2025, 1:02 AM

Nursing Excluded as 'Professional' Degree by Department of Education

Nursing Excluded as 'Professional' Degree by Department of Education

Nurse.org

The Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" excludes nursing from graduate degree programs deemed as 'professional.' The move impacts loan funding, healthcare delivery, and patient care access.

Nov 21, 2025, 1:00 AM

The new silicon valley (literally)

The new silicon valley (literally)

Justine Calma, The Verge

Arizona's economy was once dominated by the "five C's": cotton, cattle, citrus, copper, and climate. But a new C has emerged that could grow to overshadow the rest: chips. New semiconductor manufacturing facilities are springing up across the greater Phoenix …

Nov 21, 2025, 12:55 AM

US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC

US judge orders end to Trump’s deployment of troops in Washington, DC

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

US president's controversial deployment of soldiers to US cities has raised alarm and a series of legal challenges.

Nov 21, 2025, 12:52 AM

David Ellison's rapport with Trump could give him an edge in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war

David Ellison's rapport with Trump could give him an edge in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war

James Faris, Business Insider

David Ellison's Paramount Skydance wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. A pairing of their streamers could challenge Netflix and Disney.

Media & Communications

Nov 21, 2025, 12:52 AM

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

Treasury plans to change tax credit eligibility in a move critics say will hurt immigrant taxpayers

FATIMA HUSSEIN and GISELA SALOMON, Yahoo Entertainment

The U.S. Treasury Department said Thursday it plans to reclassify certain refundable tax credits as “federal public benefits," which will bar some immigrant ...

TaxesImmigration

Nov 21, 2025, 12:37 AM

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,366

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events from day 1,366 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Nov 21, 2025, 12:26 AM

Government ordered to resume deportation protection program for vulnerable immigrant youth

Government ordered to resume deportation protection program for vulnerable immigrant youth

VALERIE GONZALEZ, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal judge issued an order Wednesday requiring the Trump administration to again consider granting protection from deportation to certain vulnerable...

ImmigrationLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Nov 21, 2025, 12:05 AM

Psychedelics and immortality: Nature went to a health summit starring RFK and JD Vance

Psychedelics and immortality: Nature went to a health summit starring RFK and JD Vance

Max Kozlov, Nature.com

The Make America Healthy Again summit, attended by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and vice-president JD Vance, gave a sense of what’s driving US health policy.

Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 AM

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