Trump slams ex-ally Musk’s political party as ‘ridiculous’
United States President Donald Trump has slammed former ally Elon Musk’s launching of a new political party as “ridiculous”, deepening the Republican’s feud with the man who was once his…
At least 24 dead, children still missing after flooding in Texas, sheriff says
The death toll from heavy flooding in Central Texas has risen to about 24, Kerr County Sheriff Larry L. Leitha said at a news conference Friday night. Authorities will continue search and…
One of the Supreme Court’s sharpest critics sits on it
Dissenting — again — on the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, in its most high-profile case, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson did not mince words. She had for months plainly criticized…
3 in 4 say democracy facing serious threat: Survey
Three-quarters of U.S. adults say the future of democracy faces a serious threat, according to a survey. The latest poll from NPR/PBS News/Marist, shows that when asked if they see a “serious threat”…
Russia pummels Kyiv with drones and missiles after Putin-Trump call
KYIV — Heavy smoke choked central Kyiv on Friday after Russia launched its biggest aerial assault in its war against Ukraine, as Russian President Vladimir Putin showed no indication of…
Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has signed his signature tax and spending bill, capping a months-long push to codify his top policy priorities into law. The sweeping bill has…
Texas flash floods kill at least 24 people, 23 girl campers missing
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or…
Zelenskyy says will work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he agreed with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to work to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences, as concerns mounted in Kyiv over US military aid deliveries.…
The One Big Beautiful Bill is one big disaster for AI
To hear many smart AI observers tell it, the day of Wednesday, June 25, 2025, represented the moment when Congress started to take the possibility of advanced AI seriously. The…
Pop Culture Takes Up Smoking Again
In the new romantic dramedy “Materialists,” about 21st-century dating, Dakota Johnson loves cigarettes. Playing Lucy, a New York matchmaker, she’s puffing when she gossips with a pal during a work party. Later,…