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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 hours ago

The Strange Saga of the Great Texas Space Shuttle Heist

Even in retirement, the space shuttle Discovery exudes power, seen across a hangar crowded with planes and jets at its museum home in Chantilly, Va. Charred and worn from its record 39 missions to space, the stalwart of NASA's shuttle fleet evokes awe in its one-million-plus visitors every year. But it won't be there for much longer, perhaps. Discovery, the showpiece of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum,
US politics
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Longshot gubernatorial candidate Penner makes case to commercial real estate execs

Ethan Penner blamed political leadership for downtown Los Angeles decline while industry leaders warned Measure ULA's mansion tax will deter development and redline the city.
#lgbtq-rights
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fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Joe Brolly regrets 'childish, crude gesture' on podcast about the presidency

Joe Brolly apologized for a "childish, crude and inappropriate" podcast gesture after Heather Humphreys called the video misogynistic and targeted at women.
#news-quiz
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
US politics

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Senior Director of Podcast Operations? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
World news

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Senior Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
US politics

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Senior Director of Podcast Operations? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
World news

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Senior Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

US politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

The Blue States: A Toast to Gridlock - San Francisco Bay Times

A 'Three Blue States' shot replaces corporate whiskeys with artisanal American spirits from blue states as a craft-forward political response to a government shutdown.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

POP QUIZ PDX: Trump Fails TWICE, "Antifa" Cops, and "ICE, ICE Barbie"!

A sassy Portland pop quiz challenges local knowledge about recent political controversies, protests, and visiting public figures.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Rep. Eric Swalwell Says 'Epstein Bomb' Is Dropping

Bay Area news: Swalwell predicts major Trump revelation; local hate-crime probe; Oakland police chief search; art auction, MacArthur award, 49ers injury, restaurant accolades.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Worried about rising bills and getting by? Keir Starmer has the answer: try chewing a flag! | Aditya Chakrabortty

The cost of living remains a severe, unaddressed crisis for most British households, causing prolonged financial stress and shaping political outcomes.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Traffic chaos, shark fishing and Typhoon Matmo: photos of the day Wednesday

Photographs capture disaster relief after Typhoon Matmo, environmental and political protests, cultural and sporting visits, and everyday scenes reflecting global social and civic tensions.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Atlantic Announces Paul Beckett as Senior Editor and Staff Writers Lily Meyer, Alex Reisner, Simon Shuster, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

The Atlantic is expanding its newsroom with five hires, strengthening national security, politics, books, culture, and tech/AI coverage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Robert Jenrick accused of fuelling toxic nationalism' with Birmingham claims

Robert Jenrick's remark about not seeing another white face in Handsworth drew widespread condemnation and accusations of racism and fuelling toxic nationalism.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Israeli memorials and a harvest moon: photos of the day Tuesday

Photographs capture protests, conflict and airstrikes, natural disasters and rescues, political events and commemorations, and health-awareness projects across multiple countries.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Kamala Harris Discusses Election at Masonic Event

Local and national events included political appearances, community gatherings, criminal proceedings, immigration court changes, a high-profile conviction outcome, corporate branding fallout, and brewery closure.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Maria Steen's sister to mentor Simeon Burke during barrister apprenticeship

Barrister Simeon Burke, a brother of controversial anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch, has finally found a "master" to apprentice with in the Law Library.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Watchdog cleared ex-Tory minister to work for offshoot of firm linked to China surveillance

A former Treasury minister was advised he could work for a UK subsidiary linked to Investcorp, which has financial ties to Chinese surveillance firm Sense Time.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Tory chair accepted 2k hospitality from developer of HMOs for asylum seekers

Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake accepted thousands of pounds of hospitality from Living Redefined, a company converting family homes into HMOs for asylum seekers.
#autism
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Energy Department ends billions in green awards after Vought post

DOE cancelled nearly $8 billion in clean-energy project awards across multiple states, citing inadequate advancement of energy needs, poor economic viability, and rushed approvals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Farage doesn't believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference

A contrast between a tolerant, diverse Britain and a 'politics of grievance' that sows division and fosters doubt about the country's future.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

George Clooney, Typhoon Bualoi and a Channel crossing: photos of the day Tuesday

A global photo roundup captures conflict, humanitarian aid, natural disasters, political events, cultural festivals, and environmental activism across multiple countries.
US politics
fromflipboard.com
2 weeks ago

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Urgent domestic developments: Trump will attend a large military meeting; a deadly Michigan church shooting occurred; drought threatens water supply; pediatric drug benefits remain uncertain.
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

Older Adults Are Sharing The Unique Experiences From The '70s That Would Confuse Young People

1970s life combined unsupervised childhood play, simple but often decrepit cars, sharp political division, and a music-driven social scene with comparatively low living costs.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Mark Tighe: FAI state funding hopes damaged by 'park-the-bus' tactics in safeguarding row

Rebuilding trust after governance breaches requires returning to ground zero and reconstructing systems from the bottom up to restore confidence.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Farage endangering women by failing to condemn paracetamol claims, says Bridget Phillipson

Nigel Farage's refusal to repudiate claims linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism risks endangering women's health.
New York Giants
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

The Look Book Goes to Style Across the Aisle

David Paterson recounts breakdancing in college, winning limbo championships, and an imperfect runway performance.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Second Jury Deadlocks In Trial of Ex-Dublin Guard

Jury deadlock in a former prison guard's sexual abuse trial, San Francisco real estate and mall closures, an ICE office shooting, and political developments.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 24th September 2025

London faces strikes, political controversy, transport disruptions, cultural refurbishments and local service challenges affecting residents, workers, and public infrastructure.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Chuck Todd on saving journalism with local youth sports, Biden critiques and why politics lost its fun - Poynter

Chuck Todd left NBC and is producing a podcast that blends learning, humor, and local-focused reporting to engage audiences and help sustain journalism.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Typhoon Ragasa, a giant sinkhole and an Armani exhibition: photos of the day Wednesday

Global events range from political rallies and protests to natural disasters, cultural festivals, art exhibitions, and conflicts causing displacement and damage.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Sir Sadiq Khan: Trump is racist and sexist

Donald Trump called London's mayor 'a terrible, terrible mayor' and warned of 'Sharia law', prompting Sadiq Khan to label Trump racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: Highway 1 in Big Sur Gets a Reopening Date

Fatal Richmond UPS workplace death, Highway 1 reopening set for March 2026, controversial public remarks, assassination trial verdict, and MLB adopting robot umpires.
US politics
fromgaycitynews.com
2 weeks ago

Adams continues attacking trans-inclusive bathroom policies, but concedes he can't change them

Mayor Eric Adams criticized inclusive bathroom policies, doubled down on objections despite acknowledging he lacks legal authority to change them and warned of political repercussions.
#weather
US politics
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

In Wild Coincidence, White House Drowns Out Epstein Rally With Jets; Tech Titans Will Gather on Rose Garden Patio Tonight; and Madison Cawthorn Hopes to Return to DC - Washingtonian

Clouds and heat increase with a high near 87°F, thunderstorms possible after 5 PM, overnight rain low near 66°F; Mystics host the Phoenix Mercury tonight.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

Trump Scraps Plans to Be a Beat Cop in DC, Administration Releases List of "Woke" Smithsonian Exhibits, and an Ovechkin-Themed Corn Maze Is Imminent - Washingtonian

Sunny day (high around 84, low near 62) with weekend local sports events scheduled and a presidential visit promising park upgrades and enhanced street patrols.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

WIRED's Politics Issue Cover Is Coming to a City Near You

WIRED is staging a citywide treasure hunt by posting its politics-issue cover across five US cities and asking readers to find, photograph, scan, and share it.
#free-speech
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

The Biggest Difference Between the Trump Era and the Obama Era

Political polarization and recent crises have politicized basic societal functions, driving efforts to remake bureaucracy and institutions to serve a partisan leadership.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A rediscovered Picasso and a Black Sabbath ballet: photos of the day Thursday

A collection of global news photographs captures political events, cultural festivals, conflicts, environmental scenes, sports, and art moments from around the world.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

A Group of Socialists Created a Hit Game That Tore Them Apart

The heart of Disco Elysium is a murder mystery. You start as a disheveled detective with a savage hangover. Your clothes and memory are missing. Not far beyond your destroyed hotel room, someone is dead. Your investigation will slowly piece things together. But in the real world, a battle over the game's legacy has led fans on an even more mysterious quest.
Video games
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Irish TD will not be expelled for wearing blackface, say Social Democrats

Eoin Hayes will remain a Social Democrats TD after apologizing for wearing blackface as Barack Obama at a 2009 Halloween party.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 16th September 2025

Local fundraising, unequal access to weight-loss drugs, halted developments after objections, a mayoral pay rise, transport updates, and cultural events across London.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Taoiseach criticises Soc Dems 'lecturing' after Eoin Hayes 'blackface' pictures emerge

The fact that this happened 16 years ago is a very different situation
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Healey's GOP rivals want to put the brakes on state flag change

Republican challengers vow to retain Massachusetts' current flag, seal, and historic Latin motto amid a statewide review and calls for change.
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Why are Americans so pessimistic about economic prospects? - Harvard Gazette

It's not that Americans or the data are wrong - consumers do have legitimate concerns. It's that some of the financial pressures people are feeling, like increased financing costs for auto loans or closing costs on home mortgages, don't necessarily show up in the major datasets like the Consumer Price Index,
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No other show gets as up-close-and-personal as this: best podcasts of the week

Jonathan Goldstein's narrative pod about regrets, mistakes and the pursuit of closure cancelled by Spotify in 2023 makes its return this week under the Pushkin banner, and it's been worth the wait. Heavyweight does up-close-and-personal like few other shows, and this first episode about a son's fears around his parents' cluttered house, and a plot to relocate their trinkets to a barn is both warm and spiked with melancholy. Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly from Thu
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardai arrest former TD in probe over his dead parents' pensions

Politician alleged to have pocketed tens of thousands over years
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Gen Z men who voted for Trump define success as having children

Gen Z men and women show large gender gaps on Trump approval, immigration, workplace advantage, anxiety levels, and what counts as personal success.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Dining across the divide: The one thing we bonded over was despising Reform'

Occupation Oncologist Voting record Historically, whatever wasn't Conservative. Her new rule is not Reform or the Conservatives Amuse bouche She is bilingual in English and Tamil, speaks decent French, German and Japanese, a little bit of Spanish, and could pull out ancient Greek and Latin if required
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

West Point cancels ceremony to honor Tom Hanks as outstanding US citizen'

Now, the West Point Association of Graduates has canceled the ceremony to honor the actor just weeks before it was to take place, the Washington Post reported. Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell In an email to faculty, retired Col Mark Bieger stated that the decision would allow the academy to continue its focus on its core mission of preparing cadets to lead, fight and win as officers in the world's most lethal force, the United States Army.
US politics
Business
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Tesla Unveils Astonishing Pay Package That Could Make Elon Musk the World's First Trillionaire

Tesla board proposed a pay package that could add $900 billion to Elon Musk's net worth, potentially making him the world's first trillionaire.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves has full confidence' in Angela Rayner after stamp duty error

Rayner said in a statement on Wednesday she had taken legal advice when she bought a 800,000 flat in Hove, which suggested she was liable to pay standard stamp duty, but had then sought further advice from a leading tax counsel after headlines about the arrangement. She learned that the initial advice had been inaccurate and she was liable to pay additional stamp duty.
UK politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Atlantic Festival Announces Interview with Mike Pence on Sept. 18

The Atlantic Festival runs Sept 18-20 in New York City featuring political figures, filmmakers, screenings, panels, and notable speakers including Mike Pence and Kathryn Bigelow.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Fact check: Is the crime rate higher in Democrat-run cities? DW 09/03/2025

Democratic-led cities are not inherently more crime-ridden; higher crime primarily reflects city size, urban demographics, and correlation rather than mayoral party.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun Are Dating

Sydney Sweeney is dating Scooter Braun, according to TMZ. The 27-year-old actress and 44-year-old music executive have been seeing each other for the last several months after apparently meeting at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding in Venice over the summer. Sources close to the couple described their relationship to TMZ as "casual." Sweeney was previously engaged to Jonathan Davino, but they split in January.
Music
Philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Does Chicago Prove that Gun Laws Don't Work?

U.S. leads world in gun violence; the political right defends selective gun rights that align with white privilege while obstructing broader civil liberties.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: August 29, Olympic marathoner attacked by spectator

On Aug. 29, 2004, marathoner Vanderlei de Lima was attacked by a spectator during the running of the Olympic marathon in Athens; de Lima, who was leading the race at the time, eventually finished third and received the Pierre de Coubertin medal for sportsmanship in addition to his bronze medal. Also on this date: In 1814, during the War of 1812, Alexandria, Virginia, formally surrendered to British military forces, which occupied the city until September 3.
History
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump admin dismisses Endangered Species List as "Hotel California"

Systemic underfunding and political flip-flopping, not the Endangered Species Act itself, drive delays in species recovery despite legal protections.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Kenya mulls reforms as 'bribery culture' faces scrutiny DW 08/28/2025

President William Ruto accused Members of Parliament of taking bribes, amid a national survey showing entrenched petty corruption and public anger over graft.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: August 27, Hurricane Irene makes landfall

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2025. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 2011, Hurricane Irene made landfall in the United States; the storm would be responsible for 49 total deaths and more than $14 billion in damage. Also on this date: In 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions.
History
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Not The Help He Was Looking For - See Also - Above the Law

Law enforcement actions and court-security concerns highlight potential overreach, political entanglement, and vulnerabilities in federal case access.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Where The Hell Are Bonuses? - See Also - Above the Law

"Special" Bonuses Lose Their Spark The Longer You Wait: Where is the money?!
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jasmine Crockett Claims ICE Is Just Supposed To Be a Fancy Uber Driver' for Illegal Migrants

ICE's role should be limited to transporting undocumented migrants rather than conducting mass raids; current raids are chaotic and politically motivated.
Humor
fromVulture
1 month ago

Comedy's Safest Slur

Some comedians voted for Trump claiming free speech protections, often seeking permission to use the 'R-word' without social or professional consequences.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Donald Trump's Perfect Museum

Museums emphasize historical artifacts and social injustices while neglecting celebratory and futuristic exhibits, prompting calls for displays that showcase the future and national achievement.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Atlantic Announces Emily Bobrow and Katie Zezima as Senior Editors; Will Gottsegen and Jonathan Lemire Join as Staff Writers

Four journalists — Emily Bobrow, Katie Zezima, Will Gottsegen, and Jonathan Lemire — join the editorial staff in senior and staff writer roles.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Is empathy a sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can be

Empathy is usually regarded as a virtue, a key to human decency and kindness. And yet, with increasing momentum, voices on the Christian right are preaching that it has become a vice. For them, empathy is a cudgel for the left: It can manipulate caring people into accepting all manner of sins according to a conservative Christian perspective, including abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, illegal immigration and certain views on social and racial justice.
Right-wing politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Hungarian President Deletes Word 'Russian' From Statement On Ukraine Strikes

"I express my deepest sympathy to those injured in the Russian missile attack on Munkachevo, and I wish them a speedy and full recovery," Sulyok said in his original statement posted to Facebook on August 21. The post was taken down shortly after it went up, only to be replaced by a nearly identical statement with the word "Russian" ("orosz" in Hungarian) removed from the first sentence.
Miscellaneous
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: ESPN Cancels Colin Kaepernick Documentary, Likely to Placate Trump

A missing infant in San Francisco has been found safe, prompting further investigation into the case.
#california
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Finally Reacts to Being Accused of Having a Bad-Built, Butch Body' by House Democrat

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene recounted an intense committee hearing where Rep. Jasmine Crockett made personal jabs at her, highlighting the escalation of political tensions.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

This conversation is being recorded: Trump's hot mic moment is the latest in a long global list

Hot mics reveal candid moments of leaders and their true thoughts in public settings.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How the MAGA goon squad became tech lobbyists

Big Tech lobbyists are struggling to navigate the unpredictable political landscape during the second Trump administration.
#fine-gael
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
US politics

Heather Humphreys builds major lead over Sean Kelly for Aras run as Fine Gael chair and Enterprise Minister lend support

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
US politics

Heather Humphreys builds major lead over Sean Kelly for Aras run as Fine Gael chair and Enterprise Minister lend support

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen A. Smith Blames Democrats for War in Ukraine

Stephen A. Smith criticized Democrats for blaming Trump for the Russia-Ukraine war, stating it was Biden's administration that faced the full-fledged conflict.
#chris-pratt
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Zelenskyy broke his MO and showed up at the White House in a suit. This is why - and how - you should dress up for big meetings, 2 stylists say.

Zelenskyy's choice to wear an all-black suit at the White House was a strategic move to enhance his credibility and presence.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Revolutionary Politics of "Andor"

The series Andor authentically portrays the complexities of revolution against an oppressive regime, moving beyond simplistic good versus evil narratives.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

22 GOP AGs Just Quietly Launched a New Attack on the Abortion Pill

GOP leaders are pursuing a re-review of mifepristone, using flawed data to claim it poses serious risks to women.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Sean Kelly confirms he will 'certainly' seek Fine Gael nomination to run for president

Sean Kelly will seek Fine Gael's nomination for presidency after Mairead McGuinness withdrew due to health concerns.
London
fromBerlin Art Link
1 month ago

Review of 'Thirst: In Search of Freshwater' | Berlin Art Link

Exploring the dynamics of freshwater scarcity, the exhibition 'Thirst' highlights its political, environmental, and social implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Labour right wants Wes Streeting in No 10. Why? What does he really stand for? | Oliver Eagleton

Wes Streeting, a leading candidate for Labour's future, is viewed as an effective operator who skillfully manages media interactions and rallies support for free market values.
Left-wing politics
LGBT
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Thunderstorms Predicted In Parts of CA This Week

City workers found a dead body while clearing a homeless encampment in San Jose, primarily occupied by unhoused LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

THEY STILL DON'T GET IT': Newsom Account Dunks on Fox's Dana Perino for Ripping His Trump-Like Tweets

Perino criticized Newsom's all-caps social media posts, advising him to stop his 'Twitter thing' and suggesting he needs to be more serious.
California
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