Kirk's killing sparks calls for unity — and deepens political divides Lawmakers are obligated to "calm the waters," House Speaker Johnson said on Sunday. Axios · Sep 14, 2025
'It 100% Took Over My Brain And My Life,' Why Experts Are Growing Increasingly Worried About AI-Induced Delusions Earlier this year, a man in upstate New York began engaging in thought experiments with ChatGPT about "the nature of AI and its future." Benzinga · Sep 14, 2025
‘Not an autocrat’: Fetterman warns Democrats must be nicer to Trump Fetterman says Democrats must tone down criticism of Republicans after Charlie Kirk’s shooting death The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect had ‘very different ideology’ than conservative family, Utah governor says Spencer Cox said suspect had been ‘radicalized’ and was in relationship with person transitioning from male to female The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
How the US right wing is taking over news media and choking press freedom Takeover of broadcast companies by Donald Trump’s allies is harbinger of media capitulation to authoritarian leanings The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2025
Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV comments The Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025
Trump administration reportedly has plan to send national guard to Louisiana – as it happened Leaked documents show intent to deploy 1,000 troops to conduct law enforcement operations in urban centers. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2025
Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds The survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Texas Tribune · Sep 12, 2025
Dow Jumps Over 600 Points On Fed Rate Bets: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Thursday. Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025
US joins UN Security Council’s condemnation of Doha airstrike ahead of Trump’s meeting with Qatari PM: Latest Donald Trump has reportedly held a heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu over Tuesday's strike that killed six The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Warner Bros Discovery stock spikes after reports that Paramount is prepping takeover bid The potential bid would see Paramount purchase all of the assets of its studio rival, including the global television business that was set to be spun off next year. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Paramount Skydance reportedly preparing takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery Media conglomerate putting together majority cash offer for WBD backed by ultra-rich Ellison family, reports say The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2025
Quick Facts About 9/11: What Time It Happened, How Many Died, What Buildings Were Targeted And More A comprehensive look at the 11 September 2001, attacks: when they happened, how many died, which buildings were targeted, and more. International Business Times UK · Sep 11, 2025
Libels, Damn Libels, and Statistics? Pediatric Surgeon's Lawsuit Against CNN Can Go Forward From Black v. CNN, Inc., decided yesterday by Florida Court of Appeal (4th Dist.) Chief Judge Jeffrey Kuntz, joined by… The post Libels, Damn Libels, and Statistics? Pediatric Surgeon's Lawsuit Against CNN Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Sep 11, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025 Hamas promises to keep fighting after Israeli attack on Qatar Hamas spokesperson says attack aimed to ‘torpedo’ negotiating process and will not dent group’s resolve.
Latin Times · Sep 11, 2025 Ghana Is Latest African Nation to Agree to Receive Third-Country Deportees From the US The policy has faced sharp criticism from rights groups and legal experts, who question its legality and warn about potential human rights abuses
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025 How Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA helped Trump and MAGA win He combined social media-era lingo, campus activism and a readiness to embrace controversies to drive young conservatism
Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2025 ‘Gulf region at risk’: Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack Qatar’s PM accuses Netanyahu of leading the region into ‘chaos’ as regional leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar.
The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025 Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2025 Deb Haaland, Joan Huffman and Jake Tapper join this year’s TribFest lineup The history-making former interior secretary, Houston’s longtime state senator and CNN’s lead DC anchor join us in Austin this November
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Senator seeks to block military funeral honors for pro-Trump rioter Ashli Babbitt killed on January 6 Babbitt was fatally shot by a Capitol police officer when she tried to climb through a broken window to get to the Speaker’s Lobby
Fortune · Sep 9, 2025 Farmer says 'we're in a very dire situation' ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer Caleb Ragland says his pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears.
Benzinga · Sep 9, 2025 Nasdaq Settles At Record High: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Monday.
Latin Times · Sep 8, 2025 Border Czar Slams Companies that Criticize Workplace Raids: 'No One Hires Illegal Aliens on the Goodness of Their Heart' Tom Homan also argued on CNN that workplace raids contribute to what he described as "the most secure border in history"
Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025 Old Wind Turbines Are Being Transformed Into Tiny Homes. The Company Behind It Says 'We Need Solutions Besides Waste Or Landfill' What happens when a wind turbine reaches the end of its life? Most of the time, its parts get buried in landfills or incinerated. But a Dutch design company is pushing for a better answer: upcycling them into fully functional, minimalist tiny homes.