Left Ground
These Midterms, ICE Is Truly on the Ballot
My research is the proof.
Trump administration pushes for food assistance card upgrade to fight fraud
The proposed rule is a major step forward in addressing a form of fraud that has robbed SNAP recipients of millions.
Southern California prepares for flooding amid forecast of ‘record-breaking tides’
Residents of coastal towns told to avoid beaches during high tides and keep further away from the ocean than usualSouthern California coastal communities are preparing for days of flooding amid potentially “record-breaking tides” this week.The National Weather Service warned that significant coastal flooding was expected in San Diego and Orange counties through Thursday that could close roads and inundate homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. To the north, a wide swath of the coast from San Luis Obispo county to Los Angeles county could see “minor to moderate” coastal flooding with ti...
Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey
Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
Anthropic’s Founders Pledged to Donate Most of Their Stock. Their IPO Tells Another Story.
The AI giant Anthropic disclosed its initial public offering filing with the SEC on Monday in what is expected to become one of the largest stock debuts in history. The offering is set to take place around the middle of November. While the public documents do not disclose the exact valuation of the startup or […]
Republican and Democratic ex-governors issue rare joint endorsement for South Carolina Senate candidate – US politics live
Republican David Beasley and Democrat Jim Hodges back Democrat Annie Andrews to flip seat held by Lindsey Graham’s Trump-backed sister Darline What are the US midterm elections and why do they matter?Sign up for Breaking News US emailIn a post to social media on Monday, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was facing dwindling stocks of Patriot interceptor missiles after Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary, had delayed authorizing new supplies.“We have been waiting for nearly a month for Mr. Hegseth to sign off on missiles for Patriots and NASAMS,” Zelenskyy wrote. “I ...
Walter Koenig, Chekov From ‘Star Trek,’ Has Died
As the baby-faced Russian navigator of the U.S.S. Enterprise, he was a mainstay of the original television series and seven films. He was 90.
Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules
At the time of her firing, Ms. Comey was a highly regarded trial lawyer for the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, handling the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs.
Democrats See a Rare but Fleeting Chance to Shake Up the Senate Map
Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.
Anthropic S-1 Reveals Rapid Growth Ahead of Blockbuster IPO
Ahead of what could be the largest public listing ever, Anthropic said revenue soared to $16.3 billion in the first half of the year, and it planned to spend $807 billion on A.I. infrastructure.
Anthropic’s IPO S-1 Spells Out a Future of Promise and Peril
The A.I. company took great pains to describe the many benefits that can come from using its Claude chatbot and technology, but also offered up a heavy dose of gloom.
Fifteen-year-old arrested in shooting near Florida university that injured 12
All but one of the victims sustained gunshot wounds as boy faces 11 charges of attempted second-degree murderA 15-year-old boy was remanded into secure detention in Florida on Monday charged with 11 counts of attempted murder following a mass shooting at a college homecoming party on Saturday.Six adults and six minors were injured, all but one with gunshot wounds, in the gunfire near the Florida Agricultural + Mechanical University (Famu) campus in Tallahassee. Continue reading...
Father pays tribute to son, six, killed by truck on Kansas soccer field
At funeral service Chris Adrian remembers son Cole as ‘capturing the heart’ of everyone, after tragedy killing twoThe father of Cole Adrian, a six-year-old boy killed when a woman drove through a soccer game at a park in Wichita, Kansas, on 17 October, paid an emotional tribute to his son at his funeral service on Monday.Chris Adrian, of McPherson, Kansas, spoke through tears while he remembered Cole as an energetic, fun-loving child who loved life and “captured the heart” of everyone he met. Continue reading...
Did Melania Trump Just Humiliate Her Husband on Purpose? It’s Probably Even Pettier Than That.
The first lady has wielded a Ukraine-sized chess piece, and we can only ponder why.
Marci Webber Killed Her Child. When Should the Mental Hospital Free Her?
Marci Webber was institutionalized after being acquitted by reason of insanity for killing her 4-year-old daughter. For years she has said she is cured and should be freed.
Can Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s Former CEO, Help Fix A.I.’s Gender Problem?
She made her name as a pioneer at Google, then as chief executive at Yahoo. Now Mayer is entering the crowded marketplace for A.I. assistants — and hoping to draw in more women with a product that tackles the mental load.
My Niece Found the Perfect Wedding Dress. Her Mom Is Having a Huge Fit.
She won't listen to me!
My Family Violated the Most Important Vacation Rental Rule. They Ruined the Trip.
It's not right.
Why Some People Are Using Apps to Make Friends
Apps that match personalities — for a price — have surged in popularity amid a loneliness epidemic.
Trump Ramps Up His Islamophobic Attacks Against Abdul El-Sayed
President Donald Trump ramped up his Islamophobic remarks against Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at a Sunday campaign rally in Michigan, hurling everything from unfounded “jihadist” accusations to suggestions that an El-Sayed victory would mean canceling Christmas. “He would be the only senator that will have to go through a metal detector before he’s allowed […]
Manhunt under way in Tennessee after convicted murderer escapes prison
Officials say Jacob Morley, who is serving a life sentence for a 2022 murder, escaped from a facility in TiptonvilleTennessee officials have mounted a manhunt after a convicted murderer’s escape from prison on Sunday evening.The Tennessee department or correction (TDOC) on Monday announced that Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest correctional complex in the community of Tiptonville. Local outlets reported that staff noticed Morley was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on Sunday. Continue reading...
Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor, judge rules
Daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, a Trump foe, was dismissed in 2025 despite her work being widely praisedMaurene Comey, the daughter of the former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year, a federal judge ruled on Monday.Judge Jesse Furman said that Comey, who was an assistant US attorney for a decade, was illegally fired in July 2025 despite her work on some of the nation’s highest-profile cases and consistently receiving “the highest accolades from supervisors and peers alike”. Continue reading...
Elizabeth Holmes Is a Fraudster. It’s Astonishing What <em>You Can See Everything </em>Makes of Her.
Elizabeth Holmes is now, by some, considered a victim, even if it’s not what Nathan Fielder intended.
How “One of the Most Costliest Blunders Anyone’s Ever Made” Helped Put a Republican Seat in Play
Bobby Pulido played one of the final shows of his career on a Friday night in early October at a street festival in the South Texas town of Alice, a county seat near the King Ranch where LBJ’s allies stole the 1948 Senate election and generations of Tejano music stars got their start. The 53-year-old […]
Trump calls Bill Maher a ‘total loser’ in 1,300-word Truth Social rant
Trump lashes out on Maher after the host interviewed former White House press secretary Karoline LeavittDonald Trump launched a 1,300-word social media rant against the late-night US TV host Bill Maher on Sunday evening, calling him a “TOTAL LOSER” in a fresh assault on the media.“Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” the US president wrote. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement – But that’s all gone.” Continue reading...
“Wicker” is much more than its weird sex
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård revive the simple tenderness missing from the big screen
Slate Pears Game 438: Oct. 26, 2026
Today's puzzle has 10 pears.
DraftKings Faces Growing Pressure Over How It Targets Customers
In Congress and in several states, officials have been questioning online gambling companies about their use of artificial intelligence.
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny
Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.
Slate Crossword: Author Who Predicted the Modern Surveillance State Back in 1949 (Six Letters)
Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Oct. 26, 2026.
Red States Are Dumbing Down College Admissions
Can this classics test replace the SAT?
Meet Anthropic’s Seven Founders as the A.I. Firm Prepares for an IPO
Former OpenAI employees started the company in 2021 after disagreements over how to safely build artificial intelligence. An I.P.O. could make them billionaires.
Lula miraculously beat the Brazilian far right and Donald Trump. But have no doubt: the region is still in peril | Jordana Timmerman
After the rejoicing, it will be vital to learn the lessons. The rightward shift is neither inevitable nor irreversible, but progressives cannot rest for a momentThe impossible happened. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in Sunday’s runoff election in Brazil, overturning Flávio Bolsonaro’s first-round lead in a historic comeback. No candidate has ever lost the first round and won the second, until now. Grassroots mobilisation, alongside social welfare policies, helped turn the contest into a referendum on Brazilian democracy, rallying voters against a candidate seeking to re...
Catholic bishops accuse Trump White House of turning prayer into campaign photo op
Two bishops express regret after the White House posts photos and video of a prayer with them in the Oval OfficeTwo Catholic bishops who bowed their heads with Donald Trump in the Oval Office now say they regret it, accusing the White House of turning a private prayer into a campaign photo opportunity before next week’s US elections.Archbishop Jeffrey Grob of Milwaukee and Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines, who were among the 12 bishops who met administration officials last Thursday, issued separate statements of regret over the weekend. Continue reading...
Leave the Cheesecake Factory Out of This
We must treat the restaurant like the treasure that it is.
Some People Are Miserable at Work. You’d Think They’d Leave—but They Choose to Do Something Wild Instead.
Their hair is falling out and their cortisol is through the roof, but still, they choose to stay.
I Went to India and Found It Has Lessons for Us All
Young people have revived the country’s glorious tradition of nonviolent dissent.
The horse that ushered in Manchester United’s tragic arc | Jonathan Wilson
There’s plenty of blame to go around at Old Trafford. Like all downfalls it started with a seemingly small, unconnected momentSign up for our free newsletter hereAnd so here we are again, at that point as the nights draw in and Manchester United prepare to sack a manager. Autumn: season of mists, mellow fruitfulness and a crisis at Old Trafford. Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, coming on the back of last week’s 4-1 reverse against Como, made clear what many had feared from the moment Michael Carrick was given the job on a permanent basis: that he isn’t up to it.But then, who could be? ...
Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.
Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.
Americans hate tipping. So why haven’t they stopped?
The backlash against tipping is loud. Restaurant gratuities are holding steady. What are diners really mad about?
The Storm Wrecked Their Bridges. ‘All That Red Tape’ Left Them Stranded.
Hundreds of households in North Carolina remain without a private bridge two years after Hurricane Helene. Many are frustrated by a state program’s progress.
AI giant Anthropic files for an IPO that could break records
The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.
Netanyahu Goes Into Full Panic Mode
Tomorrow Israelis will vote, many trembling for the future of their country, no matter which candidate they prefer.
First Thing: Brazil re-elects Lula in comeback rebuke for Bolsonaro and far right
Leftwing incumbent becomes first candidate to reverse first-round defeat, but far-right son of former president rejects result. Plus, interviews with two legendary songwritersGood morning. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term as Brazil’s president. Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled.Following in the footsteps of his father, the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who four years ago also refused to acknowledge his defeat to Lula – before a...
Joe Biden’s Worst Decision Is Even More Stunning When You Know How He Made It
Kamala Harris’ own role is not what she implies.
Pennsylvania ‘lookback’ bill for child sexual assault survivors again stalled
Law would open two-year window for child sexual abuse victims to file lawsuits beyond statute of limitationsChild sexual assault survivors in Pennsylvania are on the verge of being denied the opportunity to sue their attackers after a bill to temporarily waive filing deadlines stalled again in the state’s legislature.Democrats have accused the Republican senate majority of playing politics with the bipartisan move to amend the state constitution and open a two-year window for victims to file molestation claims from years ago. Continue reading...
Australian judge rejects prisoner's human rights challenge to Vegemite ban
Andre McKechnie, 55, is serving a life sentence for murder. He took his battle for the salty, sticky, black-brown byproduct of brewing beer to the court last year. He argued being refused Vegemite breached the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.
What to know about China's plenum as Xi seeks stronger party discipline
This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies.
Why are young people so angry? Why isn’t everyone?
Youth protests in Europe and India signal a deepening crisis. For most people, democracy hasn't delivered
A Map for Loving America
Fifty years ago, Stevie Wonder released Songs in the Key of Life. Its message still feels urgent.
The Collapse of Cuba
Hunger. Sickness. Blackouts. Abandoned streets. The withering of the state is shocking to behold.
Donald Trump has been a disaster for rural America | Steven Greenhouse
The president’s policies have taken such a toll on farmers that Republicans face trouble in deep-red statesDonald Trump’s policies have been a disaster for the nation’s farmers, so much so that a near electoral miracle may soon happen: Kansas, one of the deepest red, most rural states, may elect its first Democratic senator in nearly a century.After Trump won farm country handily in 2024, many rural voters in Kansas, Iowa and elsewhere have soured on him because the price of diesel fuel, a key input for farming, has soared by nearly 70%, because farm bankruptcies have surged and because Trump’...
A Halloween Myth That Can Finally Die
What sugar actually does to kids
Alaska Senate Candidates Rarely Mention Climate Change, But They Talk a Lot About Fish
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. If you listen to the candidates running for the US Senate seat in Alaska, some of the biggest issues in the race revolve around the state’s fisheries, its oil and gas development, and soaring prices for fuel and other staples. […]
Redistricting isn't playing out how the GOP hoped. And, Brazil's Lula wins 4th term
Republicans are spending millions on the midterms, and they still may not win districts drawn to favor them. And, Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in a stunning political comeback.
‘It’s a mess right now’: RFK’s sweeping changes place new vaccines in limbo
Health secretary’s effort to alter makeup of ACIP panel means no new recommendations coming – even as new vaccines are approvedUS vaccine recommendations are in limbo, access to vaccines is suffering, and some of the uncertainty may continue for years following major blows to vaccination by the Trump administration, experts say.Robert F Kennedy Jr, the secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has made sweeping changes to vaccination policy, cutting childhood immunization recommendations by a third and replacing experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practic...
Three roles and a goal: USMNT’s ‘super player’ Alex Freeman is breaking out for Villarreal
The Orlando City product scored his first goal in La Liga, playing three positions in a comeback win over ValenciaWhile most of La Liga’s oxygen was consumed by the first el clásico since José Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid this weekend, another rivalry put Alex Freeman in the spotlight position.Or quite a few positions, as it turned out. Continue reading...
The Real Culprit Behind High Grocery Prices
Although neither farmers nor grocers make very much money, many of the middlemen who operate between them make plenty of it.
Some Parents Are Rejecting Trump’s Free Money
The greatest obstacle to widespread acceptance of the Trump Accounts program may be embedded in its very name.
Israel’s Future
We look at what’s at stake in tomorrow’s elections.
MAGA attacks on women voters are no joke
Even if they can't repeal the 19th Amendment, opponents of women's suffrage are gaining power in the GOP
Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears
Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.
DARVO is now in the dictionary. That’s a win for abuse survivors
The term for deny, attack, reverse victim and offender gives survivors language for abuse
If Democrats win big, will they learn the right lessons from their victory? | Jan-Werner Mueller
No election outcome ever interprets itself. So how will Democrats interpret these results once they are known?Whichever metaphor one prefers – landslide, earthquake, wave – it seems increasingly like the Democrats can expect a significant victory in the midterms.As the joke goes, every gas station display of prices has become an ad for Democrats; what’s more, some of them have managed to connect the relatively abstract issue of corruption to the daily misery of many Americans. Continue reading...
Trump appointees asked federal cybersecurity agency to secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it
Trump has said voting is vulnerable even as his administration has undermined the agency supposed to protect it
The Democrat capturing Christian voters in the Trump era
ELLSWORTH, Kansas — David Rankin has never been one for putting up campaign lawn signs. As a lifelong Republican in a town of 3,000 — where Donald Trump has won by 50-point margins since 2016 — he’s never seen a reason to put a candidate’s name in his yard. But recently, Rankin and his wife […]
Gen Z has buyer’s remorse on Trump
If there is a Democratic wave in next week’s midterm elections, one of the biggest reasons for that will be young voters. While voters of all ages have soured on President Donald Trump and the Republican Party since his 2024 victory, polls show that the decline has been particularly pronounced among the young people who’d […]
Slate SoundBites for October 26, 2026
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Elf on the Shelf Is About to Make Christmas at Our House a Nightmare. But Not for the Usual Reason.
We're caught in the middle.
We Accidentally Formed a Kids’ Sports League in Our Backyard. It’s Gotten Out of Hand.
Rifts are beginning to form.
My Wife and I Split Up a Few Months Ago. But People Have Told Us That the Way We’re Acting Is Bizarre.
I don’t want to give up.
Losing the ‘Big-Ass Truck’ Vote
Donald Trump won big in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley in 2024—but now Latino voters are turning on him.
In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests
The post In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests appeared first on ProPublica.
What Term Refers to a Railroad Signal Indicating That a Train Can Proceed at Full Speed?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for Oct. 26, 2026.
Slate Mini Crossword for Oct. 26, 2026
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
Trump’s Real Goal in America Is Clear in One Town. It’s Haunting to Visit.
Three days at the heart of Trump’s project in America.
In Iowa, the Future of American Politics Is Happening Right Now
Win or lose, these two candidates for governor represent the future of their parties.
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan
President Trump intensified his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on Sunday, portraying him as a threat to national security and questioning his loyalty to the United States.
What Happened to the Neanderthals?
Scientists now know that they shared many of the sophisticated abilities of Homo sapiens. So why are we the only humans left standing?
For Senegalese Street Vendors in New York, ‘Work Is Worship’
Struggling to find steady work, many migrants who have arrived recently from Senegal have adapted with a relentless sidewalk hustle, sustaining their families through street vending.
Republicans are spending millions and still may not win districts drawn to favor them
Republicans redrew congressional district lines to try to tilt the midterms in their favor. But now they are facing expensive and competitive races they had hoped to outmaneuver.
Court ruling fails to end wait for thousands of immigrants stuck abroad without visas
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration ban on issuing immigrant visas to people from 75 countries, but immigrants continue to be stuck in their countries.
Special ed diaries: Teachers tell NPR about their most joyous, most difficult moments
What makes special education teaching jobs so hard to fill? NPR set out to find some answers by talking to more than a dozen teachers who do this work every day.
Can this Marine Flip a Border Seat?
JoAnna Mendoza just might take down Juan Ciscomani.
Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims
The post Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims appeared first on ProPublica.
Creaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
The 42-year-old remains a polarizing figure. But the Steelers have a formidable defense and a quarterback who has seen it all beforeAaron Rodgers is nowhere near this NFL season’s MVP conversation. At times in his second season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the almost-43-year-old has shown glimpses of the player he was in his prime, slinging the ball with zest and precision, able to suss out any coverage. Other times he has looked like, well, a guy in his 40s playing a young man’s game.Rodgers looked more like prime Rodgers in the Steelers’ gritty 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Paris...
‘We’re not doing great’: Gilgeous-Alexander in tears after Williams suffers gruesome leg injury
Guard stretchered off court after apparent serious injuryTeam will learn more about status on MondayShai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder stayed undefeated but they lost All-Star guard Jalen Williams to what appeared to be a serious leg injury during their 108-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.Oklahoma City won their third straight game to start the season but lost three players to injury, including Williams, who went down hard on a drive to the basket with 1:14 left. The guard’s left leg gave way as he landed and his foot bent at an unn...
Lula’s Suprise Win Blocks Trump’s Push for a Far-Right Brazil
This article was published in partnership with Agência Pública, Brazil’s largest nonprofit newsroom. Two weeks before the second and decisive round of the Brazilian presidential elections in October, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was in Rio de Janeiro for the multi-day celebration of his son Conor’s wedding. The Kennedy scion married singer Giulia […]
A Serbian Nationalist Leader Who Courted MAGA Just Lost in a Landslide
Serbian strongman Aleksandar Vucic, a nationalist who has cultivated ties to Donald Trump and Vladmir Putin and has downplayed his country’s 1990s war crimes, conceded defeat in elections Sunday to a slate of candidates backed by a student-led anti-corruption movement. The result has broad similarities to Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar’s April defeat of longtime […]
Trump rallies for Mike Rogers – and Nicki Minaj’s derriere – in Michigan
Trump again congratulated Ohio senator’s rear end before his cheeky comment about rapper being ‘hard to miss’Donald Trump reiterated his apparent love for buxom bums during a rally in Michigan on Sunday where he encouraged the crowd to compliment rapper Nicki Minaj’s behind.Trump’s cheeky comments about Minaj’s derriere came as he explained his recent observation on the Republican Ohio senator Jon Husted’s rear end. Earlier in October, Trump said of the former college football player: “I don’t do this with men very often. I started examining his body, because I didn’t know he was a great athle...
Obama warns of division as Trump attacks Muslim Senate candidate
A day after Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan, Trump escalated his attacks on Abdul El-Sayed
Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash
Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries after a driver struck the car transporting group to campaign stopMary Peltola, a Democrat who is running for US Senate in Alaska, and her family suffered minor injuries in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop on Saturday, her campaign said.The family was on its way to the Alaska Federation of Natives annual banquet when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, her campaign said in a statement on Sunday. Peltola required medical attention after the collision. Continue reading...
Middle Ground
Inmate serving life sentence escapes prison
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison on Sunday, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
Chile's Kast faces backlash over reduced child sex crime sentences
Chilean President José Antonio Kast is facing a political crisis after his government reduced prison sentences for people convicted of sexually abuse.
Brand’s former assistant describes ‘insane’ appetite in court statement
Russell Brand's former personal assistant told a court Monday about her experience working for him, saying he had an "insane sexual appetite."
Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Iran says indirect negotiations with the U.S. continue but rules out bending to Trump's demands, even if he orders new strikes.
Why is Texas so important? It’s about Senate control – and symbolism
The close Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in Texas has unsettled conservatives used to three decades of statewide political dominance.
House Democrats call for special counsel in Epstein investigation
Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Jeffrey Epstein.
Watch: Huntr/x of 'KPop Demon Hunters' shares 'How It's Done' dance video
Huntr/x, the animated girl group from the hit Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters," released a dance practice-style video for the song "How It's Done."
These key Senate races will determine which party controls the body next year
As both parties prepare for the final leg of the campaign, here are some of the most closely watched Senate races.
Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially [...]
Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 workers as it invests more in AI
Roughly a quarter of Microsoft's workforce will be eligible for a "voluntary exit offer" as the company tries to shed workers.
New poll shows why Democrats, Republicans are voting in the midterm elections
The midterms are days away, and new polling data suggests voters are heading to the polls over certain issues. CBS News' Fin Gómez, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe have the latest.
María Corina Machado is back in Venezuela. What will happen next?
María Corina Machado is back in Venezuela as demands for a democratic election continue. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series, had died, his representative confirmed.
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on original ‘Star Trek’ series, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who played Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series, had died, his representative confirmed.
Pope Leo XIV confirms South America trip after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV confirmed he will proceed with his planned visit to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6-17, following lung cancer surgery.
Watch: World's largest pop-up book on display at Los Angeles library
The Los Angeles Public Library is celebrating its centennial anniversary by playing host to an unusual tome: the world's largest pop-up book.
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
Walter Koenig played Pavel Chekov in the original "Star Trek" series and several movies.
S.C.'s Palmetto Cash 5 lottery drawing reaches record jackpot
The South Carolina Education Lottery said its Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot has rolled over 47 times to reach a record amount of $1.246 million.
Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired from Justice Department, judge rules
A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired from her post at the Justice Department. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Foreign policy shakes up US midterms
American voters are witnessing other countries turn on the establishment or reject candidates aligned with Trump.
Watch: Harry Styles steps onto the dance floor in 'Coming Up Roses' video
Harry Styles released a music video for "Coming Up Roses," the latest single from his fourth album, "Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally."
Trump told DOJ to sue to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses
President Trump says he directed the DOJ to preemptively file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.
Look: Minnesota 'space object' may have been piece of Chinese rocket
Space experts said a suspected "space object" found in a rural Minnesota cornfield earlier this month might be a piece of a Chinese rocket launched in September.
Claude reportedly bypassed paywall to access Georgia voter data
The model reportedly bypassed a paywall to retrieve aggregate vote counts but didn't access individual voter records.
Judge rules Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, last year.
Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
Blanche gets combative over DOJ lawsuit alleging potential confusion in Alaska Senate race
The Justice Department's lawsuit over potential confusion in the Alaska Senate race continues to stir controversy days ahead of the midterm elections. CBS News' Kaia Hubbard reports.
Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to thousands of employees
Microsoft announced Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to tens of thousands of its employees amid a surge in capital spending on AI.
Trump allies fall in two elections as Netanyahu faces next test
A pair of Trump-friendly right-wing populists took a one-two punch Sunday: Brazil rejected a Bolsonaro comeback, and Serbia toppled a strongman's ruling party.The big picture: Brazil denied Trump a close ally at the helm of Latin America's largest economy, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative wins in the region. In Europe, Serbia and Hungary toppled leaders with close Trump ties who had dominated their countries for years.Now, another massively pivotal election looms Tuesday, when Trump ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will face a battle for political survival.On th...
Pope cleared for South America trip after lung cancer surgery
The trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, set for Nov. 6 to 17, is particularly grueling.
Watch: Deer breaks through windows to enter and exit Wisconsin apartment
Police in Wisconsin shared footage of the moment a deer that broke into an apartment through a window crashed back out through another window.
The anti-Bibi candidate who has Netanyahu on his heels
TEL AVIV, Israel — Gadi Eisenkot is as low-key as Benjamin Netanyahu is bombastic. He's a political novice up against the longest-serving, most politically savvy prime minister in Israel's history.And yet, on the eve of Tuesday's elections, Eisenkot poses the most serious threat to Netanyahu's hold on power in years.Why it matters: A victory by the Yashar party leader would upend Israeli politics and could reset the country's strained relationships abroad.The intrigue: The contrast between the two top contenders could hardly be sharper.Their roots: Eisenkot, the son of Moroccan Jewish immigran...
At stake in the Israeli election: The ultra-Orthodox draft
Two new parties in Israel are demanding that ultra-Orthodox Jewish citizens be formally included in Israel's mandatory military service. The debate has become a top issue ahead of the Israeli elections. CBS News' Dov Lieber reports.
The Eagle’s Nest, a Nazi icon, just burned. Should Germany rebuild it?
Germans once again have to decide what they should do with Nazi-era relics after a fire destroyed the Bavarian guest house linked to Adolf Hitler.
Watch: Modified motorcycle takes a 25-mile drive on the water
A Chinese entrepreneur earned a Guinness World Record for taking his modified motorcycle for a journey of more than 25 miles -- atop the water.
Raiders to consider playing QB Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins
The Las Vegas Raiders are "thinking about everything," including a potential quarterback change, coach Klint Kubiak said after a Week 7 loss.
Trump faces backlash after invoking 9/11 in verbal assault on El-Sayed
The Democrat himself has hit back, as has Senator Bernie Sanders and a key Trump supporter from 2024.
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
Maurene Comey was abruptly fired in July 2025 from her job as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. She sued the DOJ over her firing, claiming it was unlawful.
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
Israelis are about to vote to choose their next government. The race is wide open, and Benjamin Netanyahu's political fate could hinge on a couple key factors.
Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for AI dominance
Anthropic, which developed the Claude chatbot, is barreling ahead with its public offering despite mounting concerns about AI going rogue.
Lula's re-election in Brazil triggers global market sell-off
The re-election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to an unprecedented fourth term as Brazil's president triggered a sharp sell-off in Brazilian and international financial markets Monday.
Unusual whale deaths in Patagonia alarm scientists
An unusually high number of southern right whale deaths along Argentina's Atlantic coast in Patagonia has prompted a scientific investigation.
Anthropic outlines AI risks toward humanity, losses in SEC filing
Anthropic first initial public offering with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission has been made public on disclosing the risks of AI.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to star in horror series 'The Black Tapes'
"Game of Thrones" actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau will star in "The Black Tapes," a new MGM+ supernatural horror series based on the podcast.
Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
The company will be the first true artificial intelligence company to go public as tech firms continue to invest heavily in AI.
Aussie convict loses bid to end prison ban on iconic Vegemite spread
A convicted Australian murderer on Monday lost his bid to overturn a high-security prison ban on the iconic breakfast spread Vegemite.
'Headbutt maneuver': The move an F-16 used near Trump at Mar-a-Lago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command said a small plane flew into a flight restriction zone over Trump's Palm Beach estate.
Thunder expect 'tough' road without injured G Jalen Williams
An emotional Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he expects a "tough" road for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost Jalen Williams to a gruesome ankle injury.
Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director
A federal judge ruled Monday that former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was “unlawfully terminated” and ordered that she be reinstated.
Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director
A federal judge ruled Monday that former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was “unlawfully terminated” and ordered that she be reinstated.
Brazil bucks Latin America’s rightward shift. But Lula victory is ‘fragile.’
The victory of leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil to an unprecedented fourth term shows shows the limits of Latin America’s lurch to the right.
Blanche refuses to say if Trump told DOJ to file Alaska Senate race lawsuit
Attorney General Todd Blanche sparred with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan over the Justice Department's preemptive lawsuit in the Alaska Senate race. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Economic policy vets see risks in AI overreliance
Harvard economist Jason Furman told Axios that if he were to return to his old job as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers today, he would rely on AI tools over staff economists for much of the council's day-to-day analytical work.The big picture: Unsurprisingly, this made some waves in the online discourse, particularly the loose-knit community formerly known as Econ Twitter.Many veterans of the economic policy trenches see real risks in future policymakers becoming overly reliant on AI — or at a minimum think that Furman is underestimating the importance of human economis...
Anthropic files for IPO as it competes for dominance in AI arms race
Anthropic has filed for an IPO as questions linger about AI security and competition for market dominance. Karishma Vanjani, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more.
Judge reinstates Maurene Comey after ruling her firing unlawful
A judge ruled against President Donald Trump and the DOJ over the firing of Maurene Comey from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
Catholic bishops apologise for 'exploited' Trump meeting
Two bishops in images that show them praying with Trump have said they believed the meeting was private.
Watch: BBC asks Democrat El-Sayed about tight Michigan Senate race
The BBC's Sarah Smith asks Democrat Abdul El-Sayed why polls suggest his contest against Republican Mike Rogers is so close.
Police arrest teenager after shooting that injured 12, including children, in Florida
The incident happened on Saturday night, close to an American football stadium where a game had just been played.
WATCH: Runners take on NYC Marathon with a mission
ABC News’ Lara Spencer shares the story of “Team Inspire” as they prepare to run 26.2 miles across New York City.
House Democrats call on DOJ to name special counsel in Epstein case
House Democrats call for independent special counsel to investigate evidence of alleged Trump criminal ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Additional strikes unlikely to end conflict in Iran, former CENTCOM officer says
Trump said there could be military strikes against Iran in the coming days despite talks of negotiations.
Traffic banned as London's Oxford Street becomes predestrian-only
Oxford Street, central London's famous shopping strip, was permanently closed to traffic Monday ahead of being converted into a pedestrianized zone.
Look: Young tiger captured after escaping zoo in Ukraine
A tiger cub that escaped from a Ukrainian zoo during the weekend was safely recaptured without any injuries to the public, the zoo's director said.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Meta announced plan to raise $95 billion to build AI infrastructure
Meta announced that it is launching two new stock offerings to raise $95 billion for building out AI infrastructure, drawing interest from Nvidia.
Thrift Flip Sisters on creating easy Halloween costumes from secondhand finds
The Thrift Flip Sisters share creative, budget-friendly Halloween costume ideas using pieces you can find at your local thrift store.
What to know about the Israel election
Israel is holding its first parliamentary elections since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. Here's what to know from CBS News' Matt Gutman and Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute.
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Here's what to know about Starlink and Starshield, the technologies Ukraine is relying on in the war against Russia.
Look: Terrell Owens documentary gets trailer, Nov. 5 premiere date
"Terrell & T.O.," a new documentary film about NFL star Terrell Owens, a wide receiver who played for the 49ers, is coming to Prime Video.
Trump reacts to intelligence memo warning Iran is targeting U.S. personnel overseas
President Trump is reacting to an intelligence memo obtained by CBS News that warns of Iran's increased efforts to target U.S. personnel overseas. CBS News' Kristin Brown reports.
AI startup Anthropic unveils its public IPO filing for the first time
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic unveiled its public IPO filing for the first time ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest stock debuts in history. NBC News' Allie Canal reports on the details surrounding Anthropic ahead of its IPO.
Consumers face scarier Halloween costs this year. Here's why.
Americans are forecast to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, with the average consumer shelling out hundreds of dollars.
Latest CBS News poll shows this party has a slight edge to win House majority in the midterms
Recent CBS News polling shows how Democrats and Republicans feel ahead of the midterms, which could reshape the balance of power on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports, and Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, joins with more on the redistricting efforts.
Sophia Bush on her new memoir, what "One Tree Hill" taught her and a possible reboot
Sophia Bush talks about her new book, "And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress," her experience on "One Tree Hill" and what she thinks about a possible reboot.
Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship -- for now
A political scientist who studies AI in campaigns explains why data centers have put Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon on the same side.
Why Dems’ late House reaches don’t usually pan out
The DCCC has added nine candidates to its coveted "Red to Blue" support program since the beginning of September. Most face long odds.
WATCH: Obama, Trump rally in battleground state Michigan
The former and current presidents campaigned for their respective party's candidates in the critical Michigan Senate race.
Alaska's Democratic Senate candidate pauses midterms campaigning after car crash
Mary Peltola, who suffered minor injuries, is running in one of the most closely watched races in the upcoming elections.
Anthropic's IPO outlines AI's extraordinary risks
Anthropic's IPO filing includes an extensive list of extreme warnings — including the chance its own technology could put humanity at risk. Why it matters: These are the wildest IPO risk factors in history, a jarring collision of Wall Street legalese and what some see as Silicon Valley sci-fi, including catastrophic threats to humanity, blackmailing AI models, and $750 billion in computing commitments.Driving the news: Anthropic's prospectus includes over 90 pages of risk factors, which make up about a third of the paperwork overall. Among the most eye-popping, the company warns:💥 AI could pos...
Violent crime victimization fell 25% in 2025, DOJ survey shows
A new preliminary survey finds that the rate of violent crime victimization in 2025 fell by about 25%, compared with 2024. The DOJ called it the largest decline since 1973.
15-year-old arrested in connection to shooting near Florida A&M
The Saturday shooting near the Florida A&M campus injured 12 people, six of them children.
WATCH: Homeowners go all out with Halloween decorations
Front yards are being transformed into Halloween spectacles, with the elaborate decorations lifting spirits.
Anthropic reveals $80 billion loss, huge spending spree ahead of IPO
Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic unveils its first public IPO filing ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest stock debuts in history.
F-16 uses "headbutt maneuver" to intercept plane near Mar-a-Lago
A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, as President Trump cast an early ballot in Florida's midterm election.
Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium
Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the mass shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. NBC News' George Solis reports the latest updates on the investigation and the charges against the suspect.
Exclusive: Democrats lay groundwork to probe Trump's diesel deal
Top Democrats poised for powerful roles next year are demanding that major banks and ports preserve any records they have tied to potential imports or other deals involving Russian diesel.Why it matters: Probing President Trump's agreement with Moscow will be a priority if Democrats regain control of either or both chambers of Congress.The new demand shows that inquiries will extend beyond the White House and into C-suites. Driving the news: "[A]ny importation of Russian diesel into the U.S. raises significant legal questions and may be subject to legal action, as well as congressional investi...
Prosecutors: Woman stabbed, threatened Jewish men, left Muslim man alone
Anna Mochalova, 32, will appear in court again Oct. 29. Her lawyer is questioning whether police arrested the right person.
Dictionary.com announces its 2026 Word of the Year
The viral social media trend "maxxing" has earned its stripes as Dictionary.com's 2026 Word of the Year.
Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterms
One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs
Police arrest a 15-year-old in shooting near Florida A&M stadium that injured 12
A 15-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a shooting close to Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium over the weekend that injured 12 people, according to police.
Thousands of observers are to descend on polling places to monitor on Election Day
Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day
WATCH: School janitor gets special honor in tearful ceremony
Marilyn Hampton was a custodian in the Aubrey School District in Denton County, Texas, who made her mark over the course of four decades.
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Omar’s menacing message hidden in seemingly-innocent tweet exposed: 'crushed the enemy'
Ilhan Omar's lakeside video featured a Somali hip-hop song with lyrics about enemies scattering, posted days after HSI agents raided her D.C. home.
Skip the dental drill — a simple liquid could stop cavities from progressing: study
An innovative and inexpensive treatment could someday replace surgery for cavities, one of the most common dental conditions.
US man accused of killing wife, daughter in Rome has prosecutor request life sentence
Francis Kaufmann was arrested a week after his family's bodies were found in 2025.
Haley Stevens ripped by fellow Dems for refusing to explicitly back El-Sayed: 'Stay the f--- off television'
Abdul El-Sayed's former primary rival Haley Stevens dodged a direct endorsement on CNN's "State of the Union," sparking progressive backlash online.
Wild moment Steve Hilton finds himself in the middle of maniac fighting security on streets of LA
Steve Hilton posted the video on his X account, saying that “this is the kind of chaos everywhere” in Los Angeles.
Europe’s Mad Voyage Meets the Whirlwind
Moral values without moral commitments.
Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim
The Trump Justice Department fired Maurene Comey without cause, but a federal judge ruled it violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered backpay.
Infuriating reason major California city’s entire 911 system went down for two days
A brazen copper wire theft brought Oakland’s 911 emergency system to its knees for nearly two days, leaving police dispatchers scrambling to handle calls in an unprecedented public safety nightmare. The massive communications meltdown began Wednesday night after thieves allegedly vandalized critical AT&T infrastructure, severing copper and fiber-optic lines and knocking out the city’s emergency...
Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure could end with loss against Ohio State’s backup quarterback, and $70m buyout
A reported $70 million buyout looms over USC as Lincoln Riley's Trojans must beat Ohio State's backup quarterback to keep CFP hopes alive this weekend.
Beyoncé wears nothing but fur, heels and jewels on the cover of i-D magazine
The singer is celebrating her hair care brand Cécred's expansion into the UK.
Beyoncé wears nothing but fur, heels and jewels on the cover of i-D magazine
The singer is celebrating her hair care brand Cécred's expansion into the UK.
Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming
Israel heads into a high-stakes election with Benjamin Netanyahu's political future and legacy on the line as voters weigh his security record and the continuing Iran threat.
Israelis in war-ravaged border communities rebuke Netanyahu as country heads to polls: ‘We need ‘hope’
Israelis head to the polls Tuesday facing a question that goes beyond whether Benjamin Netanyahu should remain prime minister.
Yankees World Series champion Mark Teixeira, now running for Congress, endorses GOP’s Saritha Komatireddy in AG race against Letitia James
Republican attorney general candidate Saritha Komatireddy hit a home run Monday, landing the endorsement of a former Yankees All-Star.
DOJ files charges against 28 alleged noncitizen voters snared in massive California ballot fraud bust
Federal agents arrested the defendants in a series of raids across California raids last Monday under a statewide takedown dubbed “Operation Protect the Vote.”
UC Berkeley prof who quit grading student’s homework deploys new tactic to catch out cheaters: ‘Waste of time’
The Fields Medal-winning mathematician now grades students mainly on in-person exams with no devices allowed.
Why Dax Shepard initially refused to marry Kristen Bell — and what changed
Bell confessed that started sobbing when he proposed because she never thought it would happen.
Why Dax Shepard initially refused to marry Kristen Bell — and what changed
Bell confessed that started sobbing when he proposed because she never thought it would happen.
Craig Melvin begs for help during ‘really awkward’ exchange with Parker Posey on ‘Today’ show
The actress admitted to viewers Monday that she "sweating" over the cringe moment, which Melvin dubbed "more awkward than usual."
Craig Melvin begs for help during ‘really awkward’ exchange with Parker Posey on ‘Today’ show
The actress admitted to viewers Monday that she "sweating" over the cringe moment, which Melvin dubbed "more awkward than usual."
Adam Schefter reveals ‘issue’ with Raiders’ Maxx Crosby trade rumors
ESPN's Adam Schefter explained why the Las Vegas Raiders trading Maxx Crosby is unlikely.
Hulk Hogan’s massive Florida mansion sold for $5.9M — major drop from initial asking price
The late wrestler died at the property in July 2025.
‘RHOP’ recap: Ashley Darby and Robyn Dixon face off in heated argument
We are recapping “The Real Housewives of Potomac” season 11 episode 3 with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real. In this episode Ashley Darby stirs the pot and faces off with Robyn Dixon, while Wendy Osefo calls out Gizelle Bryant for calling her a scammer. Check out the full recap now! “Real Housewives...
‘RHOP’ recap: Ashley Darby and Robyn Dixon face off in heated argument
We are recapping “The Real Housewives of Potomac” season 11 episode 3 with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real. In this episode Ashley Darby stirs the pot and faces off with Robyn Dixon, while Wendy Osefo calls out Gizelle Bryant for calling her a scammer. Check out the full recap now! “Real Housewives...
California’s Proposition 40 would soak the rich and sink the state
Progressives are hoping California’s proposed wealth tax — a ballot initiative known as Proposition 40 — will be a launching pad for a nationwide push to tax the “super rich.” But fresh evidence suggests the policy is likely to backfire. A new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that the proposed […]
California Democrats still butting heads over destructive wealth tax
The California wealth tax ballot proposition is dividing Democrats and their activists with a week left until the election, and it is on pace to lose among the state’s primarily Democratic voting base. California’s “one-time” confiscation of 5% of billionaires’ wealth is polling underwater. A California Post/McLaughlin & Associates poll has the tax, Proposition 40, […]
Tropicana Field World Series 2026 ticket prices are dropping. See Brewers-Rays
Some seats are over $200 cheaper than they were last week.
James Comey’s Daughter ‘Unlawfully’ Fired By Trump Admin, Obama Judge Rules
Ordered the administration to reinstate Comey
Schiff accuses DOJ of trying to 'subvert' elections as GOP alleges same-name candidate meant to confuse voters
Adam Schiff accuses Trump's DOJ of trying to subvert Alaska's Senate election over a namesake Dan Sullivan candidacy that could confuse voters.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo’s Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Track Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru after Vatican doctors cleared post-surgery travel.
Serbia votes for change. What comes next?
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia conceded defeat Sunday in an election that pitted him against a student-led movement. Those students managed to turn public anger into an electoral force capable of removing a ruling party that once looked invincible. Now they must turn that force into a functioning government. The preliminary results give the Students’ […]
Terri Clark applauds Ella Langley's historic rise but says she 'would not want to trade places with her'
Terri Clark says she wouldn't trade places with Ella Langley despite her historic "Choosin' Texas" run, revealing the emotional toll of fame.
America’s fate depends on men rediscovering their thumos
Washington Examiner senior editor Peter Laffin recently interviewed First Things editor Rusty Reno and Mark Tooley, the president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, on Christian nationalism. At one point, he said that although he agrees with Reno’s diagnoses of what has gone wrong in America and the West, he found himself asking, “What […]
Is Chris Evans Okay? His New Netflix Hit ‘Sacrifice’ and The Upcoming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Depict a Movie Star in Crisis
It's rare that a Hollywood star is this convincing as someone thinking of throwing himself into a volcano.
‘All My Children’ star Alan Dysert dead at 75 after ‘incurable cancer’ diagnosis
The soap star revealed he was diagnosed with a “rare, aggressive and incurable cancer" in his 2023 memoir.
‘All My Children’ star Alan Dysert dead at 75 after ‘incurable cancer’ diagnosis
The soap star revealed he was diagnosed with a “rare, aggressive and incurable cancer" in his 2023 memoir.
Illegal Immigrant Vandal Of WW2 Memorial Granted Bail
Officers caught him in the act
Trump's not on the ballot but swing state voters still cast ballots with MAGA in mind
Pennsylvania voters say they're voting Democratic in the midterms to rein in Donald Trump, even though some admit they don't trust the party.
United Airlines delays 150 passengers overnight following serious in-flight threat
United Flight 1681 made a swift U-turn back to Las Vegas after the crew flagged a potential security concern, triggering an overnight crew timeout, the airline confirmed.
Eric Bauza, 'Looney Tunes' voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dead at 46
Eric Bauza, the voice actor who carried on Mel Blanc's legendary "Looney Tunes" legacy, died Sunday at age 46 of hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
Another 2026 polling wrinkle
One of the oldest cliches in political commentary is that American elections boil down to turnout. It’s an old cliche because it’s true. Especially in a midterm setting, the party whose base is more engaged has a distinct advantage, particularly if independents are breaking its way, too. This appears to be the case for Democrats […]
Angel mom confronts Indian illegal immigrant truck driver who killed her son, his wife in Oregon crash
An emotional video captures Erika Kirk-like compassion as a grieving mother speaks to Rajinder Kumar, the truck driver facing manslaughter in Oregon.
US taxpayer dollars allegedly fueled left-wing political causes in Latin America
Eduardo Bolsonaro claims over $60 million in USAID funds went to Brazil to support groups combating so-called right-wing misinformation online.
France Is Burning. Meanwhile America Is a Tinderbox.
Walking away from both
Tennessee inmate convicted of murder escapes from prison, manhunt underway: Officials
Security video shows Jacob Allen Morley breaching a fence at Northwest Correctional Complex while still wearing prison clothing during his escape.
Thankfully, Santa’s Sleigh Doesn’t Run On Diesel
Shipping surcharges are surging
Trump isn't done overhauling the White House — and his next move could hit the media where it works
Trump says he's considering relocating the White House press corps to a different location but denies plans to replace the briefing room with an indoor pool.
Michael Douglas doesn't 'feel bad' about affair revelations from 'before Catherine'
Michael Douglas revealed Catherine Zeta-Jones just got his memoir two days before his podcast appearance, joking their 25-year age gap softens the blow.
JJ McCarthy opting not to wear eyeblack in Giants win over Texans likely linked to his hatred for Ohio State
JJ McCarthy ditched his signature eyeblack against the Houston Texans, and the reason traces back to his bitter recruiting history with Ohio State.
Netanyahu Opposition Pushes For Treason Investigation
‘The man has gone off the rails’
Federal judge rules Maurene Comey’s firing by Trump administration was illegal
A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s firing of Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawful. Maurene Comey was abruptly fired from the Justice Department in July 2025, which she claimed came without any notice or explanation and was due to a vendetta against […]
Obama is wrong that war has made Iran stronger. He’s right that it’s made the US weaker.
Campaigning for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed on Saturday, former President Barack Obama falsely claimed that Iran is in a stronger strategic position now than it was before President Donald Trump launched the Iran war in February. But Obama correctly observed that the U.S. is in a weaker strategic position due to the war. […]
El Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood questions differ from Obama birther claims: Tiana Lowe Doescher
Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher said that, unlike claims made about former President Barack Obama, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed needs to answer for controversial allegations. “It’s a little different because, unlike the birtherism thing, which had no evidence behind it, obviously, Abdul el Sayed, his mom was allegedly in the […]
DOJ offers funds for research on transgender violence
The Trump administration is offering a combined $1 million to study possible ties between “gender dysphoria and violent crime.” A Department of Justice notice posted on Oct. 9 asks for applicants to propose “foundational research” on the topic to “provide actionable knowledge” to law enforcement. The unprecedented award follows an increase in high-profile mass casualty […]
Dem. Candidate Adam Hamilton's Leadership Was Instrumental in Split that Saw 7,600 Congregations Depart from United Methodist Church
Democrat U.S. Senate candidate for Kansas Adam Hamilton played a major role in the split within the Methodist church. The post Dem. Candidate Adam Hamilton’s Leadership Was Instrumental in Split that Saw 7,600 Congregations Depart from United Methodist Church appeared first on Breitbart.
Democrats far less likely than Republicans to prioritize patriotism as key value, poll finds
A 40-point gap on patriotism marks the widest partisan divide in a new Gallup Poll examining what values Americans say the country needs most.
LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman calls herself both a 'capitalist' and 'democratic socialist'
Nithya Raman called herself both a capitalist and a democratic socialist on CNN, drawing sharp criticism as the DSA considers challenging her endorsement.
Pentagon Designates CCP-Backed Confucius Institutes As National Security Threat
The Department of War has officially branded China-friendly Confucius Institutes at American universities as threats to U.S. national security, Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday. “Let this be a lesson to any country trying to steal our hard-earned inventions or turn our young people against their own country. We’re done with that; no more; and never […]
Trump's brutal Truth Social attack on Bill Maher after dinner sparks confusion online
President Donald Trump called Bill Maher a "complete and total loser" on Truth Social, after the two met for a dinner at the White House earlier this month.
GORDON SONDLAND: France is burning, Europe's broke, and the revolution it really needs isn't violent
A former U.S. ambassador to the EU explains how excessive regulation and rigid labor markets fuel Europe's protests over rising living costs.
EXCLUSIVE: Massive Misspending Uncovered In Nonprofit Hospitals Across Texas, New Report Alleges
‘Taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill’
Mom of 2 who died rescuing sons during Bahamas snorkeling trip is identified
Leanne Gregory of Nottinghamshire, England, was swept away by a strong current off North Bimini Island while trying to rescue her two sons during a family snorkeling trip.
Nolte: ‘Musk’ Hit Job, Aaron Sorkin’s Fascist ‘Social Reckoning’ Both DOA at Box Office
Writer-director Aaron Sorkin spent $50 million of Sony’s dollars to produce a fascist movie that attempts to shame corporate America into censoring the “unapproved” political and social opinions of everyday people. The post Nolte: ‘Musk’ Hit Job, Aaron Sorkin’s Fascist ‘Social Reckoning’ Both DOA at Box Office appeared first on Breitbart.
Elon Musk vows to give every US child SpaceX stock
Elon Musk says he'll give one SpaceX share to every kid in America in 2027, but key details about eligibility and distribution remain unclear.
Shot 12 times in ambush that killed his partner, Philadelphia officer leaves hospital to cheers
Video shows Hector Rodriguez wheeled past cheering supporters as he left Penn Presbyterian two weeks after the ambush that killed Shane Seiber.
Democrats ask Musk for clarification on Starlink shutdown in Ukraine
Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about disruptions to Ukraine’s satellite communications systems, questioning whether he personally ordered restrictions on Ukrainian forces and who controls access moving forward. Sens. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Peter Welch (D-VT), along with Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, […]
Fines coming after Green Bay Packers put NFL officiating on blast for questionable calls in loss to Lions
Xavier McKinney called the officiating "bulls--t" after multiple controversial calls went against the Green Bay Packers in their Detroit Lions game.
Female Tech Mogul Can’t Figure Out What Makes Her Daughter Special, Resorts To AI For Answers
‘It came back and was like, your daughter is empathetic, creative and an animal lover.’
Florida officials say iconic ocean liner to become artificial reef next month
The world's fastest ocean liner is scheduled to become the world's largest artificial reef next month off the coast of Florida.
College campus rocked by two alleged attacks in just weeks as second student arrested at dorm
James Vandenberg was arrested at a Wichita State University dorm on a rape charge, the second alleged sexual assault on campus in one month.
In their words: Global leaders congratulate Trump critic Lula on reelection in Brazil
Regional and world leaders congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after he defeated challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to win an unprecedented fourth term.
Lula's First Move After Dubious Brazil Election Win: Threatening to Censor Conservatives Online
Marxist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his victory speech on Sunday – following a hard-fought election in which a last-minute decision to keep some polling stations open past official time marred trust in the results – to warn that his government will use its power to attempt to censor objectionable political voices online. The post Lula’s First Move After Dubious Brazil Election Win: Threatening to Censor Conservatives Online appeared first on Breitbart.
WATCH: Police Try to Lasso 'Maggie' the Runaway Highland Cow Who Escaped New York Farm
A four-year-old Highland cow named Maggie who evaded her owners and police for several days in Carmel, New York, was finally captured safely over the weekend. The post WATCH: Police Try to Lasso ‘Maggie’ the Runaway Highland Cow Who Escaped New York Farm appeared first on Breitbart.
Catholic Archbishop Accuses Trump White House Of Turning Prayer Into Political Stunt
The archbishop claimed the White House did not ask permission before posting photos and video of a private prayer
Whatever the outcome of Israel's election, its policies toward the Palestinians will largely endure
Even if Tuesday's pivotal elections in Israel mark the end of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decades-long political career, his legacy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank - of massive settlement expansion, the displacement of tens of thousands of Palestinians and the empowerment of armed settler extremists - will likely endure.
Court rules DOJ was wrong to fire Maureen Comey; orders reinstatement for daughter of James Comey
The Justice Department broke the law when it summarily fired Maureen Comey, daughter of former FBI director and prominent anti-Trump figure James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday, ordering that she be reinstated to her high-level prosecutor's post and given back pay.
Chicago Fed Index Shows Accelerated Growth in September
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's national activity index climbed to 0.07 in September, from minus 0.08 in August. The post Chicago Fed Index Shows Accelerated Growth in September appeared first on Breitbart.
AI Now May Predict Your Biological Age And If You’ll Survive Cancer — With A Face Scan
‘non-invasive window into health’
Josh Turek runs hard on cost-of-living message in final stretch of Iowa's close Senate race
Democrat Josh Turek wants Iowa voters focused on one thing as they head to the polls: the rising cost of living.
Hidden Cost Of War That Trickles Down To Your Grocery Bill Set To Explode In 2027
“Increased premiums do not remain with the shipowners”
Actor Mandy Patinkin Claims 'Jewish Safety Depends' on Electing Democrat Michigan Candidate Abdul El Sayed
Left-wing actor Mandy Patinkin is making his last-minute appeal to voters in Michigan with the odd claim that Muslim Democrat Abdul El Sayed is the only candidate who can assure the "safety of Jews." The post Actor Mandy Patinkin Claims ‘Jewish Safety Depends’ on Electing Democrat Michigan Candidate Abdul El Sayed appeared first on Breitbart.
Elon Musk Confirms Spacex Throttled Starlink Access for Ukraine Military
Elon Musk acknowledged over the weekend that SpaceX deliberately slowed Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet, saying the company acted because Ukrainian forces had used the civilian service to guide offensive drone strikes against Russia. The post Elon Musk Confirms Spacex Throttled Starlink Access for Ukraine Military appeared first on Breitbart.
Nolte: Streaming Will Never Be as Profitable for Hollywood as the Cable TV Scam
Free streamers, where the money comes from the merit of advertising revenue based on viewership, is the future, and that’s a beautiful thing. The post Nolte: Streaming Will Never Be as Profitable for Hollywood as the Cable TV Scam appeared first on Breitbart.
WATCH: Florida Man Who Swallowed $760K Worth of Tiffany's Jewelry Found Guilty of Robbery
A man who swallowed over $760,000 worth of jewelry from a Tiffany store in Orlando has been found guilty of robbery and grand theft. The post WATCH: Florida Man Who Swallowed $760K Worth of Tiffany’s Jewelry Found Guilty of Robbery appeared first on Breitbart.
Young Democrats Go After Maxine Waters, Seem To Regret Their Decision
‘Democrats shouldn’t be enabling the gerontocracy’
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings at eye-popping valuations. Anthropic and OpenAI are looking to go public to access more capital in the race to shape the technology's future.
Chris Brown avoids prison, handed suspended eight-month sentence in London nightclub attack
Grammy Award-winning singer Chris Brown avoided avoided prison time Monday after pleading guilty to attacking a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub in 2023.
Sacha Baron Cohen Says Trump Has 'Elements of Brilliance': It's a Mistake to 'Dismiss Him as a Nincompoop'
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is doing a bit of an about face on Donald Trump, giving the president praise as a man of "brilliance" while noting that the left too quickly dismissed Trump as a "nincompoop." The post Sacha Baron Cohen Says Trump Has ‘Elements of Brilliance’: It’s a Mistake to ‘Dismiss Him as a Nincompoop’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Americans Paying Hundreds More For Health Insurance They Haven’t Even Used
American workers are paying hundreds more for employer-sponsored health insurance in 2026, with family coverage contributions rising 9% as premiums outpace wage growth.
Police Arrest 15-Year-Old After Mass Shooting, Sending 6 Children To Hospital
‘A night of fear and violence’
Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever even as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders
In the increasingly bitter legal standoff between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose reporting he dislikes, a new and crucial third party has emerged: citizens who watch and read the news and need it to do their jobs.
Egypt's parliament authorizes military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks
Egypt's parliament on Monday voted to authorize President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to provide Saudi Arabia with military support in defending the kingdom against attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.