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Elon Musk Has Turned His Eye to the UK

Musk posted nonstop at the beginning of the year about British politics until his focus was consumed by DOGE. Now he's back.

Weather, politics & wildcards - all you need to know about 2026 World Cup

England have secured their place at the 2026 World Cup and this is all you need to know about next summer's tournament.

Chris Mason: Bleak reality of opposition sets in for Conservatives

The Conservative Party, so often and for so long the dominating force in British politics, is a shrivelled version of its usual self.

What has 11 questions and makes you feel smart? Our news quiz!

From monsters to politics and (maybe) everything in between, it's the weekly news quiz.

One of Delta's main hub airports is making very clear what it thinks of Kristi Noem's TSA video about the government shutdown

Detroit Metropolitan Airport put up bright yellow signs saying that it "does not engage in partisan politics."

Judge orders immigration agents in Chicago to use body cams

Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois said during a hearing Thursday morning that she would require ICE agents in Chicago engaged in “Operation Midway Blitz” to use body cameras.  But the logistics of enforcin…

CBS News was just taken over by a Substack

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

Trump’s DHS is recruiting ICE officers with a Halo meme

After using the original Pokémon theme song in a montage of ICE raids, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using another popular video game franchise to promote itself on social media: Halo. This morning, the DHS posted an image featuring Halo charac…

Senators propose banning teens from using AI chatbots

A new piece of legislation could require AI companies to verify the ages of everyone who uses their chatbots. Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the GUARD Act on Tuesday, which would also ban everyone under 18 from accessing AI …

New California law requires AI to tell you it’s AI

A bill attempting to regulate the ever-growing industry of companion AI chatbots is now law in California, as of October 13th. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 243, billed as “first-in-the-nation AI chatbot safeguards” by state senator…

Lab-grown meat does not a burger make, EU lawmakers insist

This week the EU Parliament voted in favor of an amendment that would ban vegetarian and vegan products from using terms including “burger” and “sausage.” But the proposed ban goes further than that, and would also prevent cell-cultured meat — a.k.a. lab-grow…

In Marc Maron's last 'WTF' podcast episode, Obama offers advice on closing chapters

In the final episode, Marc Maron and former President Barack Obama spoke about the legacy of the podcast, politics and moving on.

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

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

Zohran Mamdani says he and Elon Musk agree on 1 key goal

Zohran Mamdani said "all politics" should share one of Elon Musk and DOGE's central focuses at an event geared toward the NYC's business community.

Gaza’s Broken Politics

Every movement that claimed to speak for Palestinians has failed them. The next chapter must belong to those who have endured the devastation.

Our quiz writer digs deep on politics and ... bowler hats. Can you score 11?

What do you know about marathoning seniors, Diane Keaton's fashion choices and Taylor Swift sales? Find out!

'Cancer doesn't care': Patients pushed past divisive politics to lobby Congress

Hundreds of volunteer advocates put partisan differences aside and pressed Congress to help people with cancer. The advocacy came just before the stalemate that has shut down the federal government.

This one buyer has been driving gold’s surge — and could easily trigger its fall

If China’s demand slows, gold’s price will decline. Much is riding on U.S.-China politics.

Inside the Trump Adminstration's Bluesky Invasion

On Friday, after months of internal discussions, federal agencies began posting on the left-friendly social network. Within days, they dominated a list of the most-blocked accounts.

California enacts its own internet age-gating law

California joins a growing group of states with a new internet age-gating law after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed AB 1043, the Digital Age Assurance Act. The law mandates that device operating systems and app stores require users to enter their age or date of …

Unions are trying to stop Trump from kicking out immigrants over social media posts

The Trump administration’s heightened monitoring of immigrants’ social media accounts seeking grounds to revoke their visas stifles the speech rights of both noncitizens and citizens alike, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) alleges in a new lawsuit. Th…

Former Apple bosses slam decision to take down ICEBlock

Apple is facing pressure from a former executive and senior manager over its decision to remove the ICE-spotting app, ICEBlock, from the App Store. In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Wiley Hodges says he’s “deeply disturbed” by the move, as spotted earlier by…

Trump pardons disgraced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of crypto exchange Binance, was pardoned by President Trump today, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move comes after months of lobbying by the company and Zhao’s own efforts to boost the Trump family’s crypto venture, Worl…

The Continuation of Politics by Other Memes

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

Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister?

Rob Jetten's electoral success has come as a surprise, but politically, all the stars were aligned for him to achieve it.

Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'

The home secretary's response comes after The Times revealed a report calling the Home Office “dysfunctional”.

ICE is building a social media panopticon

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across the country, the agency is working rapidly to expand an online surveillance system that could potentially track millions of users on the web. Federal records uncovered by The Lever reveal that IC…

ExxonMobil accuses California of violating its free speech

ExxonMobil is suing California over state laws that compel large companies to share a more comprehensive picture of their greenhouse gas emissions, as well as disclose financial risks that climate change might pose to their investors. The oil and gas company …

President Trump’s ballroom design might not be AI — but it’s still a mess

When President Donald Trump revealed the physical model of the sprawling ballroom that will replace the now-demolished East Wing of the White House, something just seemed off. The model, small enough to fit on a table, is supposed to be a representation of th…

It’s Not a Dog Whistle If Everyone Can Hear It

A week of ostentatious bigotry in American politics

Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump

The billionaire investor campaigned for Kamala Harris, but thinks tech execs have a “moral imperative” to play nice with the president. Why? It’s good business.

The Richest Third-World Country

How long before America's dysfunctional politics start hurting its economy?

He’s One of ESPN’s Most Popular Hosts. It’s Bizarre That He’s Pivoting to Right-Wing Politics.

He built a sports empire on ESPN. Now he wants to see if it’ll win him an Alabama Senate seat.

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister

A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.

Whose Independence?

The question of what Jefferson meant by “all men” has defined American law and politics for too long.

AI and the Future of American Politics

Two years ago, Americans anxious about the forthcoming 2024 presidential election were considering the malevolent force of an election influencer: artificial intelligence. Over the past several years, we have seen plenty of warning signs from elections worldw…

Analysis-Japan's fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi's economic plans

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -After a wild week, Sanae Takaichi may have found the political support she needs to become...

A “New Middle East” Is Easier to Declare Than to Achieve

As a long-overdue ceasefire takes hold amid the ruins of Gaza, the President’s visit to Jerusalem is more about transactional politics than transformative peace.

A contentious kids safety bill might be getting gutted — and nobody’s happy

One of the biggest flashpoints for internet regulation, the Kids Online Safety Act, is poised for a revival - but possibly without the central feature that's kept people fighting over it for the past three years. Since 2022, supporters of KOSA have backed its…

In Pictures: Remembering Susan Stamberg, one of NPR's Founding Mothers

Susan Stamberg joined NPR at its start, originally to cut tape — literal tape, with a single-sided blade — at a time when commercial networks almost never hired women.

GM Says It Will Take a $1.6 Billion Hit as EV Sales Plunge

The car maker expects slower EV adoption and billions in losses under Trump-era policies.

The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter

As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

‘New media’ is just right-wing media

Hello and welcome to a post-October Federal Holiday edition of Regulator. Last week, I caught wind that House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with several top House Republican leaders, had held an exclusive press briefing about the government shutdown that was re…

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"Don't Believe His Lies": 29 Best Tweets From This Messy, Messy Week In Politics

"He shut down YOUR government. He increased the cost of YOUR health care. He raised YOUR taxes, while cutting taxes for billionaires. Now he’s golfing."View Entire Post ›

Daniel Denvir Digs Zohran Mamdani

The host of the socialist podcast “The Dig” says that Mamdani has the charisma of Barack Obama, with better politics. But is the left really ready for his mayorship? Andrew Marantz reports.

Vance celebrates US Marines 250th anniversary with live artillery demo

California governor Gavin Newsom shutdown a busy freeway, saying the military demonstration was too dangerous.

Plaid ready to replace Welsh Labour, says leader

Plaid Cymru is ready to replace Welsh Labour at the next Senedd election, its leader will say later.

Dependants of Gazan students can join them in UK, government says

The decision is a reversal of the original policy which only supported the evacuation of the students themselves.

Yet another French PM resigns, spelling yet more trouble for Macron

The president's unpopularity means those who associate themselves with him risk a beating at France's 2027 election, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.

China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance

BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global...

Opinion - National Guard troops are leaving Washington. What have they accomplished?

There are many reasons — cost, efficient use of personnel and resources, a hallowed democratic tradition of keeping the military out of domestic politics...

The Sky Today, October 15, 2025

Earth is, simply put, a ball of confusion these days for most of us—from its pandemics to its politics and everything in between. Fortunately, we can find...

One Battle After Another: PTA and the Death of Revolutionary Cinema

Most directors become disillusioned by politics later in their lives. Especially the Italians. Just take Bertolucci or Pasolini, both committed Marxists and Catholics, who made radical films up until the 1970s. Then they pivoted, became more critical of both …

Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown

The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify the donor.

We're grateful for what Trump is doing for peace, Nobel winner tells BBC

María Corina Machado tells Trump of her appreciation for "what he's doing... around the world for peace".

Samia wins Tanzania election with 98% of votes amid unrest

Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.

Former Japanese PM Murayama, known for apology over wartime aggression, dies at 101

Tomiichi Murayama, Japan's prime minister from 1994, was best known for the "Murayama Statement," an apology delivered on the 50th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.

What Japan’s First Female Prime Minister Means for the Country’s Gender Politics

7 Notorious Sibling Rivalries Throughout History

Politics and power sometimes take a backseat to family drama.

Everything is terrorism in Trump’s America

The Trump administration declared war on the "terrorist organization" of "antifa" and the supposed "networks" associated with it last week. Antifa is not so much a vast national conspiracy as it is simply an abbreviation for anti-fascism - but don't point out…

The Senate's ultrawealthy club: Meet the 8 senators worth $50 million or more

Among the wealthiest members of the US senate, half of them were elected last year, and three-quarters of them are Republican.

Ubisoft reportedly cancelled an Assassin’s Creed set in post-Civil War America due to US politics and Yasuke backlash

Ubisoft allegedly cancelled plans for a new Assassin's Creed game set in in the aftermath of the American Civil War last year, with online moaning about Assassin's Creed Shadows co-protagonist Yasuke and concerns over the volatility of the modern day US polit…

Georgian PM says protesters aimed to topple the government, accuses EU of meddling

TBILISI (Reuters) -Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Sunday that protesters who sought to force entry to the presidential palace had been...

Jennifer Lawrence: Robert Pattinson Is 'One of the Girls'—but 'He's Also Like My Daughter'

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Exclusive Cover Reveal + Excerpt: Alicia Thompson’s 'In Every Possible Way'

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‘Sharpiegate’ Meteorologist Is Officially the Head of NOAA. Here’s What That Could Mean for the Agency Under Trump

Neil Jacobs, who was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, was found to have violated the agency's code of ethics during the first Trump administration.

Trump’s Response to Millions of Americans Protesting? Fantasizing About Dropping Poop on Them

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Jameela Jamil Claims She Had Multiple Orgasms While DJing for Farmers

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Donald and Melania Make It Weird During Naval Celebration

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Another Famous Person Gave Johnny Depp a Stage

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Cheryl Hines and Larry David No Longer Speak

“I think it’s just politics," the actress postulated. "It makes conversations.” And costs people jobs, friends, and respect.

“We’ve put together a reading list about capitalism, imperialism, policing, and the...

“We’ve put together a reading list about capitalism, imperialism, policing, and the politics and strategies of anti-wa

How Curtis Sliwa Became the Most Hilarious Man in Politics

The cat owner and Chainsmokers lover will never be mayor, and that’s why we can laugh

Here’s Why Martin Short and Steve Martin Don’t Talk Politics

Short says comedy shouldn’t make you feel like an idiot

Policed and censored: professors in the southern US feel under siege

Politics trumps salary as the main reason academics are looking for jobs in other states, a survey of university educators shows.

Ex-US cyber boss slams politics getting in the way of preparedness

And don't even get him started on AI interview The bodies responsible for securing America from cyberattacks are currently too fragmented to be successful, according to former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, the first person ever to hold that job. …

One Of Last Year’s Best Shooters Now Has A Free Demo

Space Marine 2 will let you play multiplayer as much as you want for a limited time The post One Of Last Year’s Best Shooters Now Has A Free Demo appeared first on Kotaku.

Labour under pressure to release collapsed China spy case evidence

Both the Tories and Liberal Democrats are calling on government to publish evidence it submitted in the now-collapsed case.

Four big questions from the Caerphilly by-election result

There are several key talking points about the very different political world Wales is now in.

Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy

Novi Sad train station was a symbol of the new Serbia but the collapse showed nothing had changed.

Tories pledge to remove 750,000 migrants under borders plan

The party unveils new policies on illegal migration as its annual conference begins in Manchester.

"New Capitalist Nightmare Just Dropped": Politics Has Gone Bananas Over The Last Month, So Here Are All The Best Tweets Calling It Out

"I'd like to congratulate Tylenol on their upcoming multimillion-dollar lawsuit settlement."View Entire Post ›

Appeals court backs Michigan school in banning 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a Michigan school district in a dispute over free speech and "Let's Go Brandon” shirts, clothing that...

Trump uses 'common sense' to make a political point. It has populist appeal

The phrase appeals more to several demographics that strongly align with Trump, says Republican strategist Frank Luntz, including older voters, for whom he suggests it signals "a more simple past."

What to watch for during Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general

While she completed medical school, she never finished residency, and is likely to face tough questions from senators about her qualifications and views on vaccines.

Democrats take legal aim at "the Radical Left" language during shutdown

Democrats and a federal union argue the Trump administration's language posted on federal agency websites and in some emails blaming the 'Radical Left Democrat' for the government shutdown is in violation of a 1939 federal law.

Opinion - Why men are leaving the left — and not coming back

The Democratic Party is losing men due to its lack of authenticity, as its attempts to woo them with branding and beer ads have failed to resonate with them,...

Cheryl Hines: ‘Disappointing’ Kennedy family has split with RFK Jr.

Cheryl Hines says she finds Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s falling out with his relatives “disappointing,” speaking out against ...

Sarasota honors Pulse shooting victims after Florida bans rainbow crosswalk murals

Over 100 people gathered at Sarasota’s covered Pride crosswalk to honor Pulse victims and protest the state law that banned rainbow crosswalk art.

Resilience, not sovereignty, defines OpenStack's next chapter

Price hikes, politics, and platform fatigue drive organizations back toward open alternatives OpenInfra Summit Sovereignty might be the word of the hour, but the OpenStack community has another – resilience.…

People Think This Clip Of Donald Trump Talking About Osama Bin Laden And 9/11 Is Alllllll Kinds Of Weird

"Does Trump even know what year it is?"View Entire Post ›

Elderly People Are Sharing The Things From The "Old Days" That They'd Give Anything To Bring Back

BRB, gonna give my grandparents a hug.View Entire Post ›

ASICS and Sneaker Politics Team Up to Drop the GEL-K1011 “Live Oak”

Name: ASICS GEL-K1011 “Live Oak”Colorway: Live OakSKU: 1203A828.300MSRP: $170 USDRelease Date: October 18Where to Buy: Sneaker PoliticsSneaker Politics has teamed up with ASICS to prepare an exclusive drop: introducing the GEL-K1011 “Live Oak.” The sneaker dr…

Govt shutdown shows American politics “is broken”

“Every single government shutdown, typically, the party in power is the party that gets blamed for the shutdown.”

What do Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa have to prove to New York City voters?

Voters in Virginia and New York City will hear from candidates in two local races with potential national implications Thursday night. CBS News executive...

Some Texas National Guard troops sent home after unflattering photos surface

"Standards are back at the Department of War."'

KPRC 2 anchor Owen Conflenti parts ways with station after 20 years

The Houston station confirmed his departure on Friday.

15 Things Everyone Labels Woke That Actually Aren’t

These are the things people think are woke and why they're ultimately wrong.

How Apple’s walled garden protects ICE

Hello and welcome to Regulator. Of all the strange, unintended consequences stemming from major lawsuits, I never thought that the Trump administration's power to force Apple to remove ICE-tracking mobile apps from its stores could have been connected to a le…