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How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

Joe Hernandez, NPR

Minnesota boasts the largest population of Somalis in the U.S. — a community that's recently faced attacks from President Trump. Here's a brief history of how they came to settle there.

ImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture

Dec 3, 2025, 11:56 PM

Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’

Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit today, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the tech sector’s deference to the Trump administration, and discussed Tim Cook’s overtures to the president. Here’s what he said. more…

Dec 3, 2025, 11:33 PM

Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies

Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.

EnvironmentEnergyEconomy & Finance

Dec 3, 2025, 11:17 PM

The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During A Federal Investigation

The White House Intervened On Behalf Of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During A Federal Investigation

Robert Faturechi and Avi Asher-Schapiro, Techdirt

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. Online influencer Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has millions of young male followers, was facing allegations of sex trafficking women in three count…

Legal & JusticeSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 11:16 PM

This Is ‘SNL’s Best ‘Weekend Update’ Joke Of The Season So Far

This Is ‘SNL’s Best ‘Weekend Update’ Joke Of The Season So Far

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: December 03rd, 2025

Media & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 11:00 PM

Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business

Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.

Foreign Policy & InternationalPolicy & LegislationLegal & Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 10:55 PM

Trump’s new immigration crackdown, briefly explained

Trump’s new immigration crackdown, 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 stopping all immigration a…

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Dec 3, 2025, 10:54 PM

Trump says USMCA will either expire or new deal will be made

Trump says USMCA will either expire or new deal will be made

Reuters Videos, Yahoo Entertainment

<body><p>STORY: :: Trump says the USMCA trade agreement will either expire or a new deal will be made</p><p>:: December 3, 2025</p><p>REPORTER: "Can you also...

TradePolicy & Legislation

Dec 3, 2025, 10:51 PM

Alex Karp says Palantir is 'highly ethical' but doesn't need you to believe him

Alex Karp says Palantir is 'highly ethical' but doesn't need you to believe him

Julia Hornstein, Business Insider

Alex Karp says his data analytics company is "highly ethical" and that Trump has "performed" on immigration policies.

Dec 3, 2025, 10:50 PM

Cattle Ranchers Are Beefing With Trump

Cattle Ranchers Are Beefing With Trump

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic

Torn between supporting ranchers and bringing down prices, the president is trying to have it both ways on beef.

AgricultureEconomy & FinanceElections & Politics

Dec 3, 2025, 10:48 PM

Did Trump accidentally boost direct giving?

Did Trump accidentally boost direct giving?

Sara Herschander, Vox

When billionaire Michael Dell was 8 years old, he opened his first savings account.  Every time that young Michael forked a quarter over to the bank teller, he felt a rush from the “power of compound interest,” as he said from the White House on Tuesday, hour…

Economy & FinanceTaxes

Dec 3, 2025, 10:40 PM

The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'

The US must beat China to moon, Trump pick for NASA chief Jared Isaacman tells Senate: 'If we make a mistake, we may never catch up'

Elizabeth Howell, Space.com

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman didn't mince words Wednesday (Dec. 3) during his second hearing before the Senate committee considering his nomination for NASA administrator.

Space PolicyChinaLeadership

Dec 3, 2025, 10:30 PM

Epstein Island photos released as Maxwell argues against grand jury transcripts

Epstein Island photos released as Maxwell argues against grand jury transcripts

James Hill, ABC News

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released photos and videos of the Virgin Islands estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Legal & Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 10:22 PM

US House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

US House Judiciary Committee subpoenas former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Republicans have been probing Smith's investigations into Trump, which resulted in two indictments.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 10:13 PM

Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: court filing

Ghislaine Maxwell to seek release from prison: court filing

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Her petition comes after President Donald Trump signed law requiring the release of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 10:06 PM

MrBeast is planning to launch a phone service called 'Beast Mobile'

MrBeast is planning to launch a phone service called 'Beast Mobile'

Dan Whateley, Business Insider

Your phone plan could soon be tied to MrBeast, as the YouTuber has plans to launch a wireless service called Beast Mobile.

Dec 3, 2025, 9:51 PM

Arkansas attorney general says pardoned nursing home operator should serve state sentence

Arkansas attorney general says pardoned nursing home operator should serve state sentence

ANDREW DeMILLO, Yahoo Entertainment

Arkansas' attorney general is seeking to have a former nursing home operator who was pardoned by President Donald Trump serve time in state prison for...

Legal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Dec 3, 2025, 9:49 PM

"This Is An SNL Skit Right?": People Are Questioning Reality After Kristi Noem Said Donald Trump "Kept The Hurricanes Away"

"This Is An SNL Skit Right?": People Are Questioning Reality After Kristi Noem Said Donald Trump "Kept The Hurricanes Away"

Morgan Sloss, Buzzfeed

"They stay awake trying to think of ways to flatter the man. This is their homework. This is their meeting preparation."View Entire Post ›

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 9:49 PM

Jeffrey Epstein's estate fights to shield over 250 emails with top Goldman Sachs lawyer

Jeffrey Epstein's estate fights to shield over 250 emails with top Goldman Sachs lawyer

Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider

A new court filing indicates Kathryn Ruemmler, now the top Goldman Sachs lawyer, communicated with Jeffrey Epstein about sex assault lawsuits.

Legal & JusticeLaw EnforcementCriminal Cases

Dec 3, 2025, 9:44 PM

MAGA cognoscenti warn feds away from shielding AI infringers

MAGA cognoscenti warn feds away from shielding AI infringers

Thomas Claburn, Theregister.com

Letting AI firms train on copyrighted data will end up helping China, conservative groups argue A group of conservatives allied with President Donald Trump's MAGA movement, including former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, has asked the Justice Department and t…

Technology RegulationLegal & JusticePolicy & Legislation

Dec 3, 2025, 9:37 PM

Trumps Scores Big Win for Gas Guzzlers, but Not All Auto Giants Are On Board

Trumps Scores Big Win for Gas Guzzlers, but Not All Auto Giants Are On Board

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

"Today, we're taking one more step to kill the 'Green New Scam,'" Trump said.

EnergyEnvironmentEconomy & Finance

Dec 3, 2025, 9:35 PM

WATCH: Unique Christmas tree has holiday villages, toy trains built in

WATCH: Unique Christmas tree has holiday villages, toy trains built in

ABC News

A Christmas tree in California is officially the busiest train hub of the season after a Burbank resident surrounded it with layers of toy trains and snow-covered villages.

Immigration

Dec 3, 2025, 9:28 PM

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as weak ADP jobs data reinforces growing Fed rate cut bets

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as weak ADP jobs data reinforces growing Fed rate cut bets

Rian Howlett, Yahoo Entertainment

Doubts over AI demand put pressure on tech and a surprise fall in private-sector employment revealed cracks in the job market.

Dec 3, 2025, 9:03 PM

Forget Whether Or Not DOGE Exists: Will Anyone Be Held Accountable For 600,000 Deaths?

Forget Whether Or Not DOGE Exists: Will Anyone Be Held Accountable For 600,000 Deaths?

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

First, let’s dispense with the theater: the question of whether DOGE “still exists” as a formal entity completely misses the point. The always-misleadingly-named “Department of Government Efficiency” was never really about efficiency. It was Elon Musk’s excus…

Legal & JusticeEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Dec 3, 2025, 8:55 PM

Senators Grill NASA Nominee Over Leaked Plan to Slash Science and Privatize Space

Senators Grill NASA Nominee Over Leaked Plan to Slash Science and Privatize Space

Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo.com

“I do stand behind everything in the document.”

Dec 3, 2025, 8:35 PM

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

BBC News

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms.

Legal & Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 7:54 PM

Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats

Tennessee Election Has GOP Fearing 2026 Blowout For Democrats

Philip Elliott, Time

Democrats predicting at least 70 House seats are now in play for 2026, after Tuesday's Tennessee special election

Elections & Politics2026 MidtermsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyPolling

Dec 3, 2025, 7:51 PM

Report: Pete Gets a Pass for Signalgate

Report: Pete Gets a Pass for Signalgate

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Republicans are already spinning the report as a "nothing burger."

Dec 3, 2025, 7:45 PM

Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents

Bessent to push residency requirement for regional US Fed bank presidents

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The move is another effort by the Trump administration to have more control over the US Federal Reserve.

Government & AdministrationFederal Agencies

Dec 3, 2025, 7:42 PM

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

Stop wasting the world's time, Ukraine tells Putin after US talks in Moscow

BBC News

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha‎ spoke after high-stakes talks on ending the war failed to produce tangible results.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineRussia

Dec 3, 2025, 7:25 PM

Kristi Noem Made Final ‘Fuck The Courts’ Decision Refusing To Turn Deportation Flights Around

Kristi Noem Made Final ‘Fuck The Courts’ Decision Refusing To Turn Deportation Flights Around

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

Current Third Circuit Appeals Court judge and former Trump lawyer Emil Bove made it clear — on more than one occasion — that DOJ lawyers should tell the courts “fuck you” if they tried to shut down any anti-migrant operations. That message apparently reached …

Legal & JusticeImmigration

Dec 3, 2025, 7:25 PM

Breland Has Thoughts on Keith Urban Playing Mar-a-Lago

Breland Has Thoughts on Keith Urban Playing Mar-a-Lago

Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone

"I don’t love what that looks like as far as an endorsement, given other things that’s he’s publicly stated about his beliefs," Urban's collaborator tells Nashville Now podcast

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 6:50 PM

Larry Fink softens crypto stance as BlackRock boasts biggest US bitcoin ETF: 'My thought process has evolved'

Larry Fink softens crypto stance as BlackRock boasts biggest US bitcoin ETF: 'My thought process has evolved'

David Hollerith, Yahoo Entertainment

Larry Fink, once a proud crypto skeptic, has evolved his views as his firm, BlackRock, has become a leader in the industry.

CryptocurrencyEconomy & Finance

Dec 3, 2025, 6:49 PM

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?

Did Donald Trump fall asleep at a cabinet meeting?

BBC News

And why is Pete Hegseth blaming the “fog of war”?

Government & AdministrationCabinetSecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 6:45 PM

NASA’s Next Chief, Jared Isaacman, Gives Answers in Senate Grilling

NASA’s Next Chief, Jared Isaacman, Gives Answers in Senate Grilling

Dan Vergano, Scientific American

Jared Isaacman—the presumptive next leader of NASA—answered questions about his plans for the future of U.S. space exploration on Wednesday

Dec 3, 2025, 6:30 PM

Netanyahu Wants a Never-Go-to-Jail Card

Netanyahu Wants a Never-Go-to-Jail Card

Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic

His case for clemency rests on the assumption that he’s irreplaceable.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelLegal & Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 6:26 PM

New health rumors erupt after Trump spotted with fresh bandages on hand

New health rumors erupt after Trump spotted with fresh bandages on hand

Tom Wrobleski, SILive.com

The sighting comes amid continued speculation about the president’s physical condition and stamina.

Personal & FamilyHealth

Dec 3, 2025, 6:25 PM

Paramount's Larry and David Ellison might look to Middle East petrostates to help finance a deal for WBD. That's tricky.

Paramount's Larry and David Ellison might look to Middle East petrostates to help finance a deal for WBD. That's tricky.

Peter Kafka, Business Insider

Paramount might rely on financing from Middle Eastern petrostates for its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery. That raises some tricky issues.

Foreign Policy & InternationalTradeEconomy & Finance

Dec 3, 2025, 6:22 PM

Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages

Hegseth Risked Endangering Troops With Signal Messages

Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef, Missy Ryan, Vivian Salama, Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic

An inspector-general report finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityIntelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 6:02 PM

Jamie Raskin Files Complaint To CBS News Ombudsman Over ’60 Minutes’ Edits To Donald Trump Interview

Jamie Raskin Files Complaint To CBS News Ombudsman Over ’60 Minutes’ Edits To Donald Trump Interview

Ted Johnson, Deadline

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, filed a complaint to the newly appointed CBS News ombudsman on Wednesday over...

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 5:49 PM

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

The Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave, claiming without evidence that “they ...

ImmigrationDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 5:37 PM

Three Ideas for Lowering Electricity Costs

Three Ideas for Lowering Electricity Costs

Leah C. Stokes, The Atlantic

For starters, recognize that clean energy is cheap energy.

Dec 3, 2025, 5:32 PM

Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case

Trump says he is pardoning Democratic congressman in bribery case

BBC News

Trump says he will issue a "full and unconditional" pardon of the Texas representative and his wife.

Presidential SecurityLegal & JusticeCriminal Cases

Dec 3, 2025, 5:29 PM

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

Trump said he’s looking into an Australian-style retirement program for America. Here’s how it works

John Towfighi, CNN, CNN

The Trump administration is looking Down Under for inspiration on how to improve the United States’ retirement savings system.

Policy & LegislationEconomy & FinanceSocial Security

Dec 3, 2025, 5:26 PM

The twisted reason why Trump is bombing Venezuelan boats

The twisted reason why Trump is bombing Venezuelan boats

Eric Levitz, Vox

In early September, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the US military to “kill everybody” aboard a speedboat in the Caribbean.  A missile then shattered the vessel and set its fragments ablaze. When the smoke cleared, US surveillance drones showed two pe…

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitarySecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 5:20 PM

Trump describes Somali immigrants as 'garbage' amid feud with Minnesota politicians

Trump describes Somali immigrants as 'garbage' amid feud with Minnesota politicians

Isabella Murray, Lalee Ibssa, Ivan Pereira, ABC News

President Donald Trump said of Somali immigrants on Tuesday that he doesn't "want them in our country."

ImmigrationSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Dec 3, 2025, 5:20 PM

Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents

Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Yahoo Entertainment

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday he would push a new requirement that the Federal Reserve's regional bank presidents live in their districts...

Government & AdministrationFederal Agencies

Dec 3, 2025, 5:06 PM

Trump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar, claiming Biden political attack

Trump pardons Democrat Henry Cuellar, claiming Biden political attack

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

In his latest pardon, the US president claimed Biden targeted Congressman Cuellar for his criticism of US border policy.

Elections & PoliticsPresidential Security

Dec 3, 2025, 4:40 PM

Elon Musk is on a racist posting spree again

Elon Musk is on a racist posting spree again

Adi Robertson, The Verge

Billionaire Elon Musk — who’s long used his X (formerly Twitter) platform to stoke anger at immigrants and support antisemitic conspiracy theories — has spent the past day spreading and praising claims that “White people are on the verge of extinction,” Somal…

Social Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsRacial Justice

Dec 3, 2025, 4:35 PM

Trump says he's pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar after bribery indictment

Trump says he's pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar after bribery indictment

Lauren Peller, Michelle Stoddart, ABC News

Cuellar and his wife were indicted on charges including bribery in 2024.

Legal & JusticePresidential SecurityDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 4:12 PM

Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks

Russia says battlefield success strengthening its hand in Ukraine talks

AFP, Yahoo Entertainment

The Kremlin said Wednesday that its army's recent battlefield successes in Ukraine had bolstered its position in talks to end the fighting, as both Moscow...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Dec 3, 2025, 4:09 PM

Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown

Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Latest surge of federal agents comes as Donald Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.

ImmigrationSecurity & IntelligenceGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 4:07 PM

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

MICHELLE L. PRICE, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump pardoned Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife in a federal bribery and conspiracy case on Wednesday, citing what he called...

Legal & JusticePresidential SecurityDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 3:46 PM

‘I’m a U.S. citizen.’ Agents pull woman from car in Keys. Feds said she wouldn’t show ID

‘I’m a U.S. citizen.’ Agents pull woman from car in Keys. Feds said she wouldn’t show ID

, Milena Malaver, David Goodhue, Miami Herald

In Key Largo, in front of Pink Plaza at mile marker 103.4, agents stopped a woman driving a white Toyota Corolla and surrounded the vehicle.

ImmigrationLaw EnforcementSecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 3:33 PM

Trump’s Policy of Collective Punishment

Trump’s Policy of Collective Punishment

George Packer, The Atlantic

“The actions of one individual do not represent an entire nation.”

Dec 3, 2025, 3:13 PM

White House denies Trump nodded off during cabinet meeting

White House denies Trump nodded off during cabinet meeting

Al Jazeera English

The White House is denying accusations President Donald Trump was struggling to stay awake during a cabinet meeting.

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Dec 3, 2025, 2:59 PM

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt

Israel says Rafah crossing to open soon to let Palestinians leave Gaza via Egypt

BBC News

Egypt denies it is co-ordinating with Israel to reopen the crossing, insisting that passage should be in both directions.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelGazaMiddle East

Dec 3, 2025, 1:42 PM

Trump Helps Ellison Fight Off Netflix In Bid For Warner Brothers By Pretending To Care About ‘Antitrust Reform’

Trump Helps Ellison Fight Off Netflix In Bid For Warner Brothers By Pretending To Care About ‘Antitrust Reform’

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Last election season you might recall that the Trump administration lied repeatedly and pretended to be really interested in reining in corporate power and shoring up antitrust reform. And while this line was propped up by a lot of useful idiots (like Matt St…

AntitrustLegal & JusticeEconomy & Finance

Dec 3, 2025, 1:24 PM

Working Families Party, 50501 Movement, & Indivisible launch "Spotify Unwrapped"

Working Families Party, 50501 Movement, & Indivisible launch "Spotify Unwrapped"

Matt Mitchell, Jezebel

The organizations' new digital toolkit is meant to "call out the company for refusing to drop I.C.E. recruitment ads from their platform.

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 1:03 PM

Even Rand Paul Thinks Pete Hegseth Is Either Lying or Incompetent

Even Rand Paul Thinks Pete Hegseth Is Either Lying or Incompetent

Jim Vorel, Jezebel

Pete Hegseth has changed his story on the alleged "double tap" boat strike so many times that even Rand Paul is calling out the BS.

Elections & PoliticsRepublican Party

Dec 3, 2025, 1:00 PM

WATCH: Alert driver avoids collision after pickup truck loses control

WATCH: Alert driver avoids collision after pickup truck loses control

ABC News

An alert driver was able to avoid a potentially serious collision on State Route 54 in snowy Osage Beach, Missouri, after a pickup truck lost control while entering the highway.

Personal & FamilyRegional & StateSecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 1:00 PM

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Somalis condemn Trump's insults, though some say he spoke the 'truth'

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

MOGADISHU, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Somalis reacted with outrage on Wednesday to Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about them and their country, although a few also...

Foreign Policy & InternationalDonald TrumpMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 12:50 PM

Trump’s Department of Injustice Has Fired 8 More Immigration Judges

Trump’s Department of Injustice Has Fired 8 More Immigration Judges

Danielle Han, Jezebel

And Trump's lackeys are trying to fill the spots with more MAGA lawyers.

Legal & JusticeImmigrationGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 12:43 PM

Trump’s New Plan to Cut Energy Costs: Use Walmart’s Backup Generators

Trump’s New Plan to Cut Energy Costs: Use Walmart’s Backup Generators

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Well, it's *an* idea.

Dec 3, 2025, 12:30 PM

Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election

Dems seek to limit who can be immigration judges. And, the GOP wins House election

Brittney Melton, NPR

Democrats seek to limit who can serve as immigration judges amid layoffs from the administration. And, Republican Matt Van Epps narrowly wins a special House election in Tennessee.

ImmigrationElections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDemocratic Party

Dec 3, 2025, 12:22 PM

Ilhan Omar denounces Trump’s degrading tirade against US Somali community

Ilhan Omar denounces Trump’s degrading tirade against US Somali community

Al Jazeera English

US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says President Donald Trump ‘desperately needs help’ after his derogatory remarks.

Social Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 12:04 PM

15 Movies and TV Shows That Were Greenlit for the Strangest Reasons

15 Movies and TV Shows That Were Greenlit for the Strangest Reasons

Jay Wells L'Ecuyer, Cracked.com

Quick! Which multi-billion dollar movie franchise began as a punishment?

Media & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 12:00 PM

Trump, 79, Appears to Call Vance Incompetent in Rambling Word Salad

Trump, 79, Appears to Call Vance Incompetent in Rambling Word Salad

Tom Latchem, Daily Beast

Donald Trump appeared to brand JD Vance “incompetent” as his vice president was forced to listen during a televised Cabinet meeting. Asked by a reporter...

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 11:49 AM

William and Kate greet German president on first state visit in 27 years

William and Kate greet German president on first state visit in 27 years

BBC News

Germany's president will receive a ceremonial welcome from the King and a state banquet in Windsor Castle.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRegional & State

Dec 3, 2025, 11:48 AM

Family of fisherman killed in US boat strike files complaint alleging he was murdered

Family of fisherman killed in US boat strike files complaint alleging he was murdered

Laura Romero, Lilia Geho, ABC News

The filing comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. government of committing murder for the Sept. 15 strike that killed the fisherman.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & IntelligenceCrisis & Emergency

Dec 3, 2025, 11:40 AM

What Josh Shapiro Believes

What Josh Shapiro Believes

Tim Alberta, The Atlantic

The Pennsylvania governor has spent his life preparing to lead an America that might no longer exist.

Elections & PoliticsPolitical EndorsementsState Elections

Dec 3, 2025, 11:00 AM

After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to regroup with European and American allies

After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to regroup with European and American allies

Kevin Shalvey, ABC News

Several top Ukrainian officials were expected to be in Brussels on Wednesday for meetings with European national security advisers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineNATORussia

Dec 3, 2025, 10:44 AM

Pat Gelsinger's EUV lithography gig gets $150M wink from Uncle Sam

Pat Gelsinger's EUV lithography gig gets $150M wink from Uncle Sam

Dan Robinson, Theregister.com

Commerce Department wants equity in xLight as it backs a free-electron laser to challenge ASML The US Department of Commerce has signed a preliminary letter of intent to provide up to $150 million to xLight, a Palo Alto-based startup led by former Intel chief…

Dec 3, 2025, 10:42 AM

What Trump, Hegseth said after the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat

What Trump, Hegseth said after the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat

Ivan Pereira, ABC News

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's initial comments about the military's first Caribbean boat strike have come under scrutiny.

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 10:18 AM

Democrats seek limits on who can serve as immigration judges amid mass layoffs

Democrats seek limits on who can serve as immigration judges amid mass layoffs

Ximena Bustillo, NPR

The legislation comes after the White House authorized up to 600 military lawyers to be temporary immigration judges and scrapped requirements for them to have immigration law experience.

ImmigrationPolicy & LegislationGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 10:00 AM

Missouri's redistricting drama renews focus on direct democracy … and 'Air Bud'

Missouri's redistricting drama renews focus on direct democracy … and 'Air Bud'

Jason Rosenbaum, NPR

The road to redistricting in Missouri has been wild and winding, but its tie to a 1997 kids' movie starring a basketball-playing golden retriever might be the most unexpected development of all.

RedistrictingElections & PoliticsRegional & State

Dec 3, 2025, 10:00 AM

50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump

50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump

Cory Turner, NPR

The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.

Policy & LegislationEducation

Dec 3, 2025, 10:00 AM

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

LORNE COOK and ILLIA NOVIKOV, Yahoo Entertainment

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaUkraine

Dec 3, 2025, 9:24 AM

DDoS Guard: LaLiga’s Piracy Blocks Test Whether Anyone Will Protect the Internet

DDoS Guard: LaLiga’s Piracy Blocks Test Whether Anyone Will Protect the Internet

Andy Maxwell, Torrentfreak.com

Internet infrastructure company DDoS-Guard is concerned by the power granted to Spain's LaLiga in its fight against piracy. Describing the scale of over-blocking as "astonishing", Dmitry Nikonov, Head of Web Application Protection, believes that LaLiga is bec…

Technology Regulation

Dec 3, 2025, 8:25 AM

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 nations

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 nations

The Associated Press, NPR

The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year.

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Dec 3, 2025, 7:14 AM

Your guide to the weirdest winter virus season we’ve ever had

Your guide to the weirdest winter virus season we’ve ever had

Dylan Scott, Vox

This winter was already shaping up to be one of the strangest cold and flu seasons in recent memory.  With Robert F. Kennedy at the helm of the US Department of Health and Human Services, the federal government has been casting doubt on the value of vaccines …

Dec 3, 2025, 6:28 AM

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump Appearing to Fight Off Sleep During Viral Cabinet Meeting

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump Appearing to Fight Off Sleep During Viral Cabinet Meeting

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

Jimmy Kimmel mocked viral footage of Donald Trump appearing to fall asleep during a cabinet meeting.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Dec 3, 2025, 6:20 AM

Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil’ use of her music in White House video

Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil’ use of her music in White House video

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Publisher of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle also disavowed the Trump administration's use of artwork.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Dec 3, 2025, 5:48 AM

Putin's visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in the face of US sanctions

Putin's visit highlights Indian imports of discounted Russian oil in the face of US sanctions

RAJESH ROY, Yahoo Entertainment

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be in India this week for a summit aimed at deepening economic, defense and energy ties, a visit that will also test...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaEnergyTrade

Dec 3, 2025, 5:05 AM

The Leopard Has Come For A Small Town Kansas Mayor & Its Residents

The Leopard Has Come For A Small Town Kansas Mayor & Its Residents

Timothy Geigner, Techdirt

I suppose we might all be tiring of the whole “the leopard you voted for eventually comes to eat your face” cliche at this point, but when the allegory fits you have to use it. And in this case, it fits so well that it would be comical if not for just how hea…

Social Issues & CultureClimate PolicyProtests

Dec 3, 2025, 4:16 AM

US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries

US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries

BBC News

It is the latest part of the Trump administration's renewed immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly DC shooting.

Dec 3, 2025, 4:10 AM

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S., urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S., urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

The Associated Press, NPR

President Trump says he doesn't want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the U.S.

ImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture

Dec 3, 2025, 4:05 AM

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

SUDHIN THANAWALA, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal judge late Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable...

ImmigrationLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Dec 3, 2025, 3:59 AM

Colombia’s Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat

Colombia’s Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat

Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English

Colombian president chides Trump, saying 18,400 cocaine laboratories have been destroyed 'without missiles' fired.

Foreign Policy & International

Dec 3, 2025, 3:47 AM

Elon Musk Chillingly Predicts What Happens After Trump

Yahoo Entertainment

Social MediaMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 3:24 AM

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation

Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation

BBC News

The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".

ImmigrationSocial Issues & CultureElections & PoliticsDonald Trump

Dec 3, 2025, 3:08 AM

Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps projected winner in Tennessee special election

ABC News

Republican Matt Van Epps is the projected winner of the closely watched special election for Tennessee's U.S. House seat, according to the Associated Press.

Elections & Politics2024 PresidentialRepublican Party

Dec 3, 2025, 2:52 AM

Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states

Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states

Allison Griner, Al Jazeera English

The threat comes as the federal government seeks to enforce a demand that states turn over data about SNAP recipients.

Policy & LegislationHealthcareGovernment & Administration

Dec 3, 2025, 2:41 AM

Fact Check: Unpacking claim Video shows Muslims praying on Brooklyn street at 5 a.m.

Fact Check: Unpacking claim Video shows Muslims praying on Brooklyn street at 5 a.m.

Jordan Liles, Snopes.com

Users claimed the video depicted Muslims "trying to assert their religious dominance over you, claim your country and turn it into Sharia law."

Social Issues & CultureReligious FreedomMedia & Communications

Dec 3, 2025, 1:07 AM

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit over Maurene Comey’s firing

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit over Maurene Comey’s firing

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Comey alleges that the Trump administration fired her for political reasons, including her family ties to James Comey.

Legal & JusticeDOJ ActionsPersonnel

Dec 3, 2025, 12:54 AM

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

MICHAEL CASEY, Yahoo Entertainment

The Justice Department on Tuesday sued six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain detailed voter data and other election information. The department ...

Legal & JusticeVoting Rights

Dec 3, 2025, 12:45 AM

What you need to know about Trump accounts as Michael and Susan Dell donate $6 billion to the new early childhood investment program

What you need to know about Trump accounts as Michael and Susan Dell donate $6 billion to the new early childhood investment program

Mike Bebernes, Yahoo Entertainment

The massive gift will allow more children to benefit from the program, which is slated to begin distributing funds to kids next summer.

Dec 3, 2025, 12:11 AM

Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’

Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.

Social Issues & CultureImmigrationElections & PoliticsPersonal & Family

Dec 3, 2025, 12:08 AM

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as key ADP jobs data looms

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures climb as key ADP jobs data looms

Rian Howlett, Yahoo Entertainment

Key jobs data looms as one of the final potential catalysts ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate move.

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Dec 3, 2025, 12:01 AM

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as surprise ADP jobs decline reinforces Fed rate cut bets

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as surprise ADP jobs decline reinforces Fed rate cut bets

Rian Howlett, Yahoo Entertainment

Doubts over AI demand put pressure on tech and a surprise fall in private-sector employment revealed cracks in the job market.

Dec 3, 2025, 12:01 AM

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