What's Going To Happen in the Midterms? Plus: Anthropic's Claude constitution, Letitia James to handle Cornell rape case, and more... Reason · 1h ago
Kristi Noem allegedly approved a $108 million Boeing 737 for DHS on her last day in a questionable deal. Now she asks for the story to be retracted DHS reportedly bought five planes from a firm whose chairman gave $10,000 to Noem's PAC We Got This Covered · 1h ago
MIL Comes To Gothic Halloween Wedding Dressed In White, Makes A Scene When They Ask If Anyone Objects A person’s wedding day is supposed to be one of the most magical, beautiful days of their entire life. But unfortunately, many things can end up complicating the occasion. When one bride was planning the graveyard wedding of her dreams, her soon-to-be mother-in-law was very vocal about her disapproval. No… Bored Panda · 5h ago
In 2013, billionaire Barry Diller backed a plan that became the $260 million Little Island Little Island rises from the Hudson River where an ageing New York pier once stood, its planted slopes resting on a series of concrete structures that make the park appear to float above the water. The 2.4-acre public space opened in May 2021 after years of planning, legal disputes and… The Times of India · 12h ago
Kash Patel and Alexis Wilkins Announce Engagement as FBI Director Faces Mounting Scrutiny Over His Leadership FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins have announced their engagement, as Patel continues to face scrutiny over his leadership and the bureau's operations. International Business Times UK · 12h ago
Why I quit the movement shaping AI Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo, on his recent visit to France, warned of a "paradise of machines". And The New York Times reported this week that one of AI firm Anthropic's co-founders spent months lobbying religious thinkers… France 24 · Oct 4
Cornell’s sexual assault case: Expulsions, suspensions and ‘reflection papers’ At Cornell University, disciplinary action against seven fraternity members accused of sexual misconduct ranged from expulsion and suspension to a requirement that some of the men study sexual harassment and write “reflection papers” on their conduct, according to disciplinary records obtained by the New York Times. The Times of India · Oct 4
Russia Might Try to Freeze Ukrainians This Winter: A Reported Plan Includes 1000-Weapon Assault on Power Grid The strategy was detailed in a Russian-language document described by Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners during a recent meeting in Paris. International Business Times · Oct 2
Cornell students reveal heart-wrenching sex assault ordeals at emotional campus meeting: ‘I am also speaking as Jane Doe’ Speakers criticized the university’s leadership, called for changes in its handling of complaints, and voiced anger over fraternity culture The Independent UK · Oct 2
“The 2000s Were Sick!”: 65 Pics That Might Make You Wish You Could Go Back In Time Life was so much simpler in the early 2000s. Whether you were a teenager without a care in the world or an adult who had never heard of a smartphone, it’s easy to romanticize that time. So if you want to experience a nostalgic blast from the past, here’s a… Bored Panda · Oct 2
Trump gets back at Ken Paxton after he criticized GOP convention calling struggling Senate hopeful a ‘pain in the a**’ Trump has repeatedly insulted Paxton, spending both days of his GOP convention complaining about his fashion sense The Independent UK · Oct 2
The Cornell Rape Lawsuit Is Fueling a Deranged Social Media Mob Crazy internet sleuths are doxing, threatening, and harassing the accused fraternity brothers—and also totally unrelated people. Reason · Oct 1
Paxton Caught on Tape: "The Convention Dropped Our Numbers" — Talarico Surges Ahead in Texas Leaked audio catches Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt his numbers as James Talarico leads by up to 6 points in the most competitive Texas Senate race in decades. Latin Times · Oct 1
Ken Paxton, GOP nominee in Texas Senate race, privately said Trump GOP convention hurt him: ‘It dropped our numbers’ Talarico's lead has been gradually growing. We Got This Covered · Sep 30
Latin Times · Sep 30 Hegseth's Biggest Pentagon Cut Yet: 20% of General Slots Gone by Next Year Hegseth announces a 20% cut to general officer positions at Quantico. Here's what the real numbers say — and what critics warn it could cost.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 California couple accused of killing son-in-law in public park have been charged with murder A California couple has been charged with murder after authorities say they shot their son-in-law to death Saturday in a public park
The Independent UK · Sep 30 DOJ looks to censure judges who spoke to the NYT about Minnesota ICE crackdown One judge at the center of the report, Patrick Schiltz, accused the government in January of ignoring roughly 100 court orders
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump gets stabbed in back by Texas Senate candidate who he propped up: ‘Dropped our numbers’ Ken Paxton heard on leaked audio complaining that president’s two-day summit in Dallas earlier this month harmed his campaign: ‘Yeah, not good’
We Got This Covered · Sep 30 NYT exec allegedly gunned down by in-laws who ‘took turns shooting’ him, after his ex-wife accused him of making terrifying threats Jonathan McKinsey was reportedly riddled with bullets.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 30 In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign The attorney general said the Trump-led GOP gathering in Dallas “dropped our numbers,” according to a recent audio recording published by The New York Times.
Fortune · Sep 30 'A billion deaths': Bill Gates warns about AI in the wrong hands, saying a kill switch and self-regulation won’t be enough Gates used to be one of AI’s optimists, but now he calls it “the most dangerous thing humans have ever gone near”
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Leaked Audio Catches G.O.P. Senate Nominee Ken Paxton Admitting Trump Convention Hurt Republican Poll Numbers A leaked recording obtained by The New York Times captures Ken Paxton telling donors that Republican poll numbers fell after a Trump-headlined Dallas convention, a claim his campaign disputes.
Reason · Sep 30 AI-Powered Concierge Government Plus: FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv forced to emergency-land, ICE hiring surge, and more...
France 24 · Sep 30 'Cornell won't, we will': Student journalists 'relentlessly' reporting on university rape PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, September 30: The Cornell University gang rape investigation reopens. But first: students and prisoners protest in Iran "in a rare show of dissent". Journalist Evan Gershkovich speaks about his 16 months in a Russian prison. Bonus: what can we do to be less lonely? Finally, Fat…
Roll Call · Sep 30 The most vulnerable senators of 2026, about a month out from Election Day The once unlikely prospect of Democrats scoring a net gain of four seats to win the Senate majority now looks more plausible less than five weeks out from the midterm elections. Still, that would require the party to win in red states that haven’t elected a Democrat to the Senate…