Supreme Court weighs challenge to bans on conversion therapy aimed at LGBTQ kids
NBC News · Oct 7, 2025 · The Supreme Court considers a free speech challenge to a Colorado law that bans conversion therapy aimed at young LGBTQ people.
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Supreme Court weighs conversion therapy in case from Colorado
· NPR · Oct 7, 2025 · The case pits conservative Christian groups against the LGBTQ community.
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Rolling Stone · 16h ago ·
The Supreme Court Is Ruling on Conversion Therapy. What Could Go Wrong!
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The nation's highest court is hearing Chiles v. Salazar, and could overturn a ban on the discredited practice
Christian Science Monitor · 20h ago ·
In first big case of the term, Supreme Court tackles free speech and LGBTQ rights
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In its new term, the Supreme Court will hear several caseson LGBTQ+ rights, including on transgender athletes and conversion therapyfor minors.
CBS News · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Supreme Court to hear free-speech clash over Colorado "conversion therapy" ban
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The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by a licensed counselor in Colorado, who argues her state's ban on "conversion therapy" violates her First Amendment rights.
Jimmy Fallon wants to turn Wordle into a TV show
The Verge · 15h ago · Jimmy Fallon is helping make Wordle into a television series, Deadline reports. NBC is piloting the Wordle game show with the help of Fallon’s production company, and the show is currently filming in the UK.
Jimmy Fallon Is Bringing Wordle To TV With NBC Piloting Game Show; Savannah Guthrie Hosting
· Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Wordle, the online trivia game that attracts billions of plays each year, is being lined up for television. Deadline understands that NBC is piloting a game show based on the New York Times game with Savannah Guthrie hosting.
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Variety · 21h ago ·
Wordle Game Show in the Works From Jimmy Fallon and NBC; Savannah Guthrie to Host
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Wordle may soon be coming to TV, as NBC is piloting a game show based on the New York Times brain puzzle. Jimmy Fallon is producing the project via his Electric Hot Dog banner, and “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie is the host.
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago ·
NBC developing Wordle game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie
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"Tonight" host Jimmy Fallon is producing a pilot based on the popular New York Times word game.
Politics
Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP primary in Tennessee House race
CBS News · 12h ago · Matt Van Epps has won a crowded Republican primary in a Tennessee special House election, after securing President Trump's endorsement.
Trump-endorsed Matt Van Epps wins GOP primary for vacant House seat in Tennessee
· NBC News · 13h ago · Matt Van Epps, a former state official who earned an endorsement from President Donald Trump last week, won the Republican nomination Tuesday in the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District House seat, NBC News projects
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Washington Post · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Why Trump dominates as GOP voters pick House nominee for key Tennessee seat
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The president made a late endorsement Friday, backing Republican Matt Van Epps to succeed former Rep. Mark Green (R-Tennessee).
Senate confirms scientist with ties to 'Sharpiegate' as top NOAA official
NBC News · 13h ago · Neil Jacobs was assistant secretary for environmental observation when Trump displayed a map altered with a black Sharpie to incorrectly show Hurricane Dorian's path.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare
MSNBC · Oct 7, 2025 · Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., broke with her party Monday evening by calling for action on expiring Obamacare subsidies to avoid premium hikes, adding a prominent MAGA voice to the cause led by Democrats.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes
· NBC News · Oct 6, 2025 · Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., broke with her party by calling for action on expiring Obamacare subsidies to avoid premium hikes, adding a prominent MAGA voice to the cause led by Democrats.
Watch Live: Bondi testifies at Senate hearing on oversight of DOJ
CBS News · Oct 7, 2025 · Attorney General Pam Bondi is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday for a hearing on oversight of the Justice Department. Follow live updates here.
AG Pam Bondi testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee
· NBC News · Oct 7, 2025 · Attorney General Pam Bondi faces questions from the Senate Judiciary committee on "Oversight of the Department of Justice"
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MSNBC · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Pam Bondi faces Congress today — and she has a lot to answer for
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appears before Congress today to defend her record even as the Department of Justice is in chaos and the rule of law is under attack.
NPR · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Bondi set to give testimony to Congress at first hearing since Comey indictment
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Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before a Senate panel Tuesday amid mounting concerns that the DOJ under her leadership is being weaponized to go after President Trump's perceived enemies.
ABC News · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Attorney General Bondi will face Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
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Attorney General Pam Bondi will face lawmakers at a congressional hearing amid growing questions about political influence over the Justice Department
White House says furloughed federal workers not entitled to back pay amid shutdown
The Guardian · 18h ago · OMB argues an amendment to a 2019 act would not guarantee furloughed workers post-shutdown payThe White House’s office of management and budget (OMB) is arguing that federal workers who are furloughed amid the ongoing government shutdown are not en
White House looks for a loophole in the law ensuring federal workers get paid after a shutdown
· NBC News · Oct 7, 2025 · A draft White House memo says furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay after the government shutdown lifts, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told NBC News.
Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’
The Guardian · 18h ago · Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHSSix former US surgeons general – the top medical posting in Washington – warned in an opinion column published Tuesday that policy
Six former surgeons general warn that RFK Jr. is ‘endangering the health of the nation’
· MSNBC · 22h ago · This is the first time six former surgeons general have linked arms and urged the public to recognize the nation’s health secretary, RFK Jr., as dangerous.
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Washington Post · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Six surgeons general: RFK Jr. is a threat to the health of Americans
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It was our duty in office to warn of dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.
Schiff recaps questions Bondi refused to answer during oversight hearing
NBC News · 20h ago · Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., presses Attorney General Pam Bondi on a list of topics she refused to discuss during the Senate Judiciary Committee's oversight hearing, including bribery allegations against Tom Homan, the prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, and the Epstein investigation.
Sen. Graham on Comey: 'What the hell would you recall?'
· MSNBC · 23h ago · While Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized former FBI Director James Comey's past actions before the 2016 election.
Herschel Walker confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
CBS News · 12h ago · The Senate on Tuesday confirmed former football star and Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker to serve as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas.
Trump news at a glance: Texas national guard arrive in Chicago area as Donald Trump increases pressure on city
The Guardian · 13h ago · Military presence comes after US district judge declined to immediately block troops from entering city – key US politics stories from 7 October at a glanceTexas national guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area, marking an escalation of Donal
Mamdani attends Israelis for Peace vigil after his 7 October statement draws ire from Israel
The Guardian · 13h ago · New York City’s mayoral candidate sits in with Brad Lander after commemorating Israeli and Palestinian victimsThe New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday evening attended a vigil in Manhattan convened by Israelis for Pe
Nation
Illegal US-Mexico border crossings hit lowest level in over 50 years
BBC · 17h ago · The numbers are the lowest since 1970, as Trump continues his crackdown on immigration to the US.
Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border plummet to lowest annual level since 1970
· CBS News · Oct 6, 2025 · Unlawful crossings on the southern border have hit a 55-year low, according to figures obtained by CBS News — as President Trump cracks down on illegal immigration.
Robin Williams' daughter tells fans to stop sending AI-generated videos of late father
NBC News · 14h ago · Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda, is asking fans to stop sending her AI videos of her late father, saying, it's "not what he'd want." Recent videos released with new AI tech is raising questions on the legality and morality of using someone's image or voice after their death.
Please Stop Sending Robin Williams’s Daughter AI Videos of Her Dad
· Gizmodo · 20h ago · Zelda Williams has had enough of the "horrible TikTok slop."
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Rolling Stone · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Zelda Williams Tells Fans to Stop Sending Her AI Videos of Robin Williams: ‘Not What He’d Want’
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"It’s dumb, it’s a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it’s NOT what he’d want," she wrote
BBC · 22h ago ·
Robin Williams' daughter pleads for people to stop sending AI videos of her dad
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The filmmaker said it is not what her dad, who died in 2014, would have wanted.
Deadline Hollywood · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Zelda Williams Finds AI Videos Of Robin Williams & Other Celebrities “Gross” & “Maddening”: “Stop Believing I Wanna See It”
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Zelda Williams is asking people to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams. As AI becomes more mainstream, AI-generated videos of celebrities who have passed away have been trending on social media platforms in recent weeks.
Variety · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Robin Williams’ Daughter Tells Fans to ‘Stop Sending Me AI Videos of Dad’: It’s ‘Gross’ and ‘Not What He’d Want’
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Zelda Williams, the daughter of Robin Williams and the director of the romantic comedy “Lisa Frankenstein,” recently took to her Instagram story to tell people to stop sending her AI-generated videos of her father, the iconic comedian who died in 2014 at 63 years old.
Watch: Moment helicopter crashes onto California interstate
BBC · 17h ago · One passenger was trapped under the aircraft and had to be rescued with the help of passing drivers who lifted the wreckage.
Dramatic video shows medical helicopter falling onto Sacramento freeway
· CBS News · Oct 7, 2025 · Shocking footage shows the moment a helicopter carrying three people crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento, California. Investigators say the victims were critically hurt, but the aircraft did not catch fire.
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NBC News · Oct 6, 2025 ·
California helicopter crash critically injures three people
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Authorities say a pilot, nurse, and paramedic were injured when a helicopter crashed on eastbound U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento, California. No vehicles were involved in the accident.
International Business Times · 22h ago ·
'Mind-Blowing' Sacramento Helicopter Crash Video Spreads Online, Showing Tragedy That Critically Injured 3 People
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Three people were critically injured after a helicopter crashed in Sacramento. Officials are still investigating what caused the 'mind-blowing' accident.
Watch: Key moments from Pam Bondi's tense Senate hearing
BBC · 19h ago · The US Attorney General appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where she was grilled on the Jeffrey Epstein files and the prosecution of Trump's enemies.
Attorney General Bondi faces scrutiny over Epstein files and National Guard deployments
· NBC News · 19h ago · Attorney General Pam Bondi faced hours of questions during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, with Democrats focusing on the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard forces, the Epstein files, and allegations of weaponization of the Department of Justice.
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Bloomberg · 22h ago ·
US Attorney General Defends Trump Moves in Chicago During Tense Senate Hearing
Kentucky attorney general sues Roblox alleging a "playground for predators"
CBS News · 12h ago · Violent games, including a simulation of the graphic shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, are seen by young children on the social gaming platform, the lawsuit alleges.
Drone used to save family swept away by rip current in New Jersey
NBC News · 12h ago · A drone was used to help save a mother and her two children, who were caught by a rip current, from drowning at a New Jersey beach. The drone was used to not only capture the moment, but it also dropped a flotation device into the water.
Trump freeze on offshore wind project cuts lifeline for fisherman
CBS News · 14h ago · In New Bedford, Massachusetts, Captain Jack Morris, a lifelong scalloper, had recently found steady work supporting offshore wind construction. But with the Revolution Wind project now frozen by the Trump administration, those jobs are on hold.
California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday
ABC News · 14h ago · California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday
Allen Iverson on his sobriety journey
CBS News · 14h ago · Allen Iverson is out with a new memoir and is revealing what he considers his greatest victory off the court. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois sat down with Iverson.
Testing out OpenAI's new Sora social media app for making and sharing AI videos
CBS News · 14h ago · OpenAI's latest social media app is producing sophisticated videos that have Hollywood hollering. Jo Ling Kent took it for a spin.
Business
New Zealand Dollar Slumps After RBNZ Surprises With Outsized Cut
Bloomberg · 12h ago
New Zealand Central Bank Creates Board to Manage Financial Stability Issues
· Wall Street Journal · Oct 6, 2025
Analysts and business leaders react to the new, more affordable Tesla models
Business Insider · 14h ago · Analysts and business leaders had mixed reactions to Tesla's new, more affordable models, which are about $5,000 cheaper.
Tesla’s New Affordable Models Are Not New
· Gizmodo · 18h ago · Nice try Tesla.
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BBC · 18h ago ·
Tesla shares fall as new lower-cost cars disappoint
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Tesla unveils lower-cost models of two of its most popular cars in an effort to boost falling sales.
Tesla Plans to Reveal Cheaper Model Y Version on Tuesday
Bloomberg · Oct 7, 2025
Tesla Debuts Cheaper, Stripped-Down Versions of Model 3 and Model Y
· Wall Street Journal · 19h ago
BMW cuts profit guidance after weak sales in China
Financial Times · 19h ago · German carmaker also highlights higher than expected tariff costs
BMW Cuts Annual Guidance on Weak China Sales, Tariff Costs
· Bloomberg · 21h ago
JPMorgan CEO Dimon on Growth of AI, Jobs, Government Shutdown
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Dimon Says Government Shutdown Won’t Derail Stock Market
· Wall Street Journal · 21h ago
Pictet Boosts Japan Stocks, Trims Europe on Takaichi Victory
Bloomberg · 13h ago
Trump Memecoin Issuer Zanker Is Planning Digital Asset Treasury Company
Bloomberg · 13h ago
The Real Battle of “One Battle After Another”
New Yorker · 13h ago · Paul Thomas Anderson’s spectacular, exquisitely detailed fantasy of revolution and resistance, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, looks to history for visions of hope.
Gold Within Whisker of $4,000 on US Shutdown, Tech Stock Wobble
Bloomberg · 13h ago
My teens didn't want to talk to me. So I changed the way I talk to them — and it worked.
Business Insider · 13h ago · I've changed the way I talk to my teens when I need to confront them about something they probably won't like. It's made a huge difference.
Technology
Tropical Storm Jerry forms over the central Atlantic Ocean
CBS News · 23h ago · Tropical Storm Jerry formed Tuesday over tropical waters in the central Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Season Isn’t Shutdown. A Busy Week Looms For Meteorologists
· Forbes · 14h ago · Hurricane season is not shutdown. Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Priscilla, Tropical Storm Jerry, and a future hybrid Nor'easter off the U.S. East Coast.
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Bloomberg · 23h ago ·
Tropical Storm Jerry Is 10th Storm in Atlantic Hurricane Season
Ted Cruz Targets Wikipedia Over ‘Ideological Bias’
Wired · 17h ago · In a letter to the Wikimedia Foundation CEO, Cruz accused the beloved online resource of being too liberal.
Ted Cruz picks a fight with Wikipedia, accusing platform of left-wing bias
· Ars Technica · Oct 6, 2025 · Cruz sends letter demanding answers from Wikimedia Foundation.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony battery, prosecutor says
NBC News · Oct 6, 2025 · Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was charged with felony battery after a weekend altercation in Indianapolis, where he was stabbed after allegedly attacking a truck driver, officials said Monday
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for macroscale quantum tunneling
· Ars Technica · 17h ago · John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John Martinis built an electrical circuit-based oscillator on a microchip.
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International Business Times · 17h ago ·
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics: John Clarke, Michel Devoret, John Martinis Discover 'Quantum Weirdness' Exists in Real Life
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The Physics Nobel Prize goes to a trio for proving quantum weirdness—like particles passing through walls—can happen in the real world. A foundation for quantum computing.
New Scientist · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Nobel prize for physics goes to trio behind quantum computing chips
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The 2025 Nobel prize in physics has gone to three researchers, John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, whose work has led to the development of today's quantum computers
CBS News · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on quantum technology
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One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
Smithsonian · 19h ago ·
Three Scientists Receive Nobel Prize in Physics for Pioneering Work That Put Quantum Mechanics on a 'Human Scale'
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The trio’s research in the 1980s demonstrated a bizarre quantum phenomenon in a way people could see and hold
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public television stations after funding cuts
NBC News · 17h ago · Original artwork from painter and TV host Bob Ross will be auctioned off to help support public television stations after the Trump administration cut funding.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
· CBS News · 20h ago · Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
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ABC News · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal cuts
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Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations
Best Prime Day Apple iPad Deals
Wired · 19h ago · We'll help you choose between Apple's wide array of discounted tablets.
The best Prime Day MacBook deals include savings on one of our favorite college laptops
· Business Insider · 23h ago · The best Prime Day MacBook deals include discounts on Apple's affordable MacBook Air and high-end MacBook Pro.
We dug through thousands of Prime Day deals to find 60 standouts for $50 or less
The Verge · 12h ago · Big-ticket tech like Sony’s Bravia 8 4K TV and Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones might be some of the more marquee deals we’re seeing during Prime Big Deal Days, but you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to score something great for yourself or someone else.
The Best Budget Headphone Deals on Prime Day
Wired · 12h ago · These headphones are a great deal at full price, and a serious steal for Prime Day 2025.
The electric screwdriver I use for DIY projects is 40 percent off right now
The Verge · 13h ago · If you have small devices that are on the fritz — or in need of a slight modification — Hoto’s Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV is great for DIY projects.
Samsung Confirms Surprising Galaxy Z Fold7 Offer
Forbes · 13h ago · Samsung is pushing the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 to consumers with a two-step special offer for US customers. that offers both discounts and extra storage.
Google Photos' New Update Leaves International Users Wanting More
Forbes · 13h ago · Google Photo's "Create" tab rolls out internationally but, for many, important features are missing.
Entertainment
Dolly Parton’s Sister Asks For Prayers Amid Singer’s “Health Challenges”: “I Was Up All Night Praying For My Sister”
Deadline Hollywood · 14h ago · Dolly Parton has been facing some “health challenges,” and her sister, Freida Parton, has asked for prayers for the country star. After Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency in September, her sister Freida took to social media to ask her fans to pray for her.
Dolly Parton's sister Freida says she was 'up all night praying' amid icon's health challenges
· Los Angeles Times · 15h ago · Dolly Parton's younger sister Freida Parton says on Facebook the country singer and pop culture icon 'hasn't been feeling her best lately' and asks fans to pray.
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Variety · 16h ago ·
Dolly Parton’s Sister Says ‘I Was Up All Night Praying’ Amid Country Icon’s Health Issues and Asks Fans to ‘Pray With Me’
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Dolly Parton’s sister Freida is asking fans to pray for the Queen of Country, who “hasn’t been feeling her best lately.” Parton’s health has been top of mind for fans ever since she postponed her Las Vegas residency in late September due to health issues.
Zach Bryan Has a New Song Bashing ICE. Republicans Are Big Mad
Rolling Stone · 19h ago · The country songwriter takes a shot at law enforcement in "Bad News," earning a response from Department of Homeland Security and MAGA singers like John Rich
Zach Bryan’s Lyrics About ICE ‘Bashing Down Your Door’ Slammed by Homeland Security Official: ‘Stick to “Pink Skies”’
· Variety · 23h ago · MAGA proponents were quick to slam a snippet of a new, apparently anti-ICE song that Zach Bryanposted online Friday, with the Department of Homeland Security commenting that the country superstar should “stick to ‘Pink Skies,’” referencing his 2024 song featuring lyrics about hometown pride.
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International Business Times · Oct 6, 2025 ·
Zach Bryan Sparks Outrage With 'Bad News': Country Star Attacks ICE and Divides Fans
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Zach Bryan sparks outrage with new song 'Bad News' criticising ICE raids, dividing fans and reshaping his image as a politically outspoken country star.
Country Star Cody Johnson Cancels Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due to Emergency Surgery
Variety · 15h ago · Cody Johnson, one of the leading contenders for the upcoming CMA Awards, says he has had to cancel the remaining dates on his current arena tour due to a ruptured eardrum that requires immediate surgery.
Cody Johnson Cancels Remaining 2025 Shows: ‘I Burst My Eardrum’
· Rolling Stone · 21h ago · “The severity of the rupture means I must undergo immediate surgery,” the country singer says
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Debuts At No. 2 On Netflix’s Weekly Top 10, Rivaling ‘The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story’ Performance
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · The latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s Monster series on Netflix appears to be off to a slightly better start than its predecessor. Monster: The Ed Gein Story, which premiered on October 3, drew 12.2M views in its first three days of availability, putting it at No.
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ Debuts With 12.2 Million Views, Making No. 2 on Netflix TV Chart
· Variety · 19h ago · “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” debuted with 12.2 million views in its first four three on Netflix. That’s just a hair lower than the debut of “Monsters” Season 2, subtitled “The Lyle and Erik Menendez” story, which reached 12.3 million views in 2024.
Taylor Swift On ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ Criticism: “I Welcome The Chaos” & “Everybody Is Allowed To Feel Exactly How They Want”
Deadline Hollywood · 16h ago · Taylor Swift releasedThe Life of a Showgirlto much hype and fanfare and is now addressing the criticism she has received. While making an appearance on Apple Music’s The Zane Lowe Show, the “Opalite” singer took on a question about the mixed reactions her 12th studio album has received.
Taylor Swift ‘Welcomes the Chaos’ of Reactions to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
· Rolling Stone · 20h ago · "I have a lot of respect for people's subjective opinions on art. I'm not the art police," the singer tells Zane Lowe
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Variety · 21h ago ·
Taylor Swift Responds to Fans Who Dislike ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: ‘I’m Not the Art Police’ and ‘I Welcome the Chaos’
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Taylor Swift shared her candid thoughts on the passionate range of reactions to “The Life of a Showgirl.” She thanked the fans who “immediately” got the album’s emotion and themes — but she also had words for the critics.
Karl Glusman, Alan Ruck & Katja Herbers Among 5 Cast In FX Pilot ‘Disinherited’
Deadline Hollywood · 19h ago · Karl Glusman (Eenie Meenie), Alan Ruck (Succession), Evil star Katja Herbers, Eddie Marsan (The Bombing of Pan Am) and Jonathan Higginbotham (The Walking Dead: Dead City) have joined leads Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen in FX’s drama pilot Disin
Katja Herbers, Alan Ruck, Eddie Marsan, Karl Glusman, Jonathan Higginbotham Join FX Drama Pilot ‘Disinherited’
· Variety · 19h ago · Katja Herbers, Alan Ruck, Eddie Marsan, Karl Glusman, and Jonathan Higginbotham are all set to appear in the FX drama pilot “Disinherited,” Variety has learned.
Innovative Signs Basketball Hall Of Famer Dwight Howard
Deadline Hollywood · 21h ago · Innovative Artists Entertainment on Tuesday morning announced its signing of NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard. Howard is an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, eight-time NBA All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.
Dwight Howard Signs With Innovative Artists Entertainment
· Variety · 21h ago · NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has signed with Innovative Artists Entertainment for representation. Howard continues to be managed by The Gym Agency. Mujaahid Abdul-Baasit, Howard’s manager and business partner at The Gym Agency, collaborates with
‘Tron: Ares’ Is ‘Tron’ at Its Most Disney
Gizmodo · 22h ago · Jared Leto and Greta Lee star in the sequel to 'Tron: Legacy', which opens October 10.
‘Tron: Ares’ Review: Jared Leto Goes Full-Boat AI On Greta Lee In Robotic Reboot Of Disney’s Digital Franchise
· Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · Certainly 1982’s Tron from director Steven Lisberger was a groundbreaking piece of cinematic CGI wizardry, but for some reason it took 28 years for a sequel, 2010’s Tron: Legacy, a father-son story that marked Joseph Kosinski’s feature film dir
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Trailer: Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt Is On An Intense Search For Ciri: ‘Let’s F***ing Move!”
Deadline Hollywood · 22h ago · An intense search is underway for Ciri in the official trailer for Season 4 of The Witcher. In it, we see Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt on a desperate quest to find Ciri (Freya Allan) amid a raging war and enemies awaiting him at every turn.
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Trailer: Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt Is ‘Becoming Something New’ and in ‘Flux’ After Replacing Henry Cavill
· Variety · 23h ago · Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 4 of its fantasy series “The Witcher,” which sees Liam Hemsworth taking over as Geralt of Rivia from former star Henry Cavill.
Italian Original Content Output Has Dropped 12% Largely Due to Less Commissions From U.S. Streamers, Rome MIA Market Report Says
Variety · 23h ago · Total investment in Italy’s TV and film industries grew 9% in 2024 to €16.3 billion ($19 billion) across all sectors in 2024. But the output of Italian original content has dropped 12% to 658 hours during the past season, largely due to less commissions from U.S.
Italian Industry Revenues Hit $19B, Annual Industry Report Shows – MIA Market
· Deadline Hollywood · 23h ago · The Italian audiovisual sector hit €16.3B ($19B) in 2024, the annual APA report revealed here in Rome at the MIA Market today. The stats show that linear and streaming TV grew 9% year-over-year, which helped the overall sector to achieve an annual
National Book Award finalists announced for 2025
Washington Post · Oct 7, 2025 · New works by Karen Russell and Yiyun Li are among this year’s 25 shortlisted titles.
Sports
Louisiana State Police: Evidence shows Kyren Lacy's 'reckless' driving led to events that caused fatal crash
CBS News · 12h ago · Lacy's attorney claimed police misrepresented the late LSU football star's involvement in the Dec. 2024 collision
New video of deadly crash involving Kyren Lacy released by police after lawyer says late LSU player is innocent
· NBC News · 18h ago · The Louisiana State Police on Tuesday published new video from the deadly pileup involving LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, defending its investigation of the crash as "supported by facts," after Lacy's lawyer claimed to have new evidence allegedly exonerating the late college football star
Can Joe Flacco stop Bengals' slide? How does trade impact Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders?
ESPN · 14h ago · What Cincinnati's move for a 40-year-old QB means for its playoff hopes; how does Cleveland's QB chart change?
Deion Sanders reacts to Browns trading Joe Flacco, Shedeur becoming QB2: 'I could care less who they traded'
· CBS News · 19h ago · With Flacco heading to Cincinnati, Shedeur Sanders will be the backup in Cleveland
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
ABC News · 18h ago · The NFL has fined Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium
Jerry Jones insists flipping off fans at Cowboys-Jets was accidental: 'The intention was thumbs up'
· CBS News · 23h ago · The Cowboys owner says he meant to give fans a thumbs up but instead gave them the bird
Is LeBron James Retiring? Fans Panic Over Cryptic 'Second Decision' as NBA Icon Teases Shocking Announcement
International Business Times · Oct 6, 2025 · NBA star LeBron James hints at a major announcement with 'The Second Decision', sending fans into a frenzy and sparking rumours he may be retiring.
LeBron James' Second Decision: Three announcements Lakers star could conceivably make after big tease
· CBS News · Oct 6, 2025 · James is set to make 'the decision of all decisions' Tuesday
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BBC · 22h ago ·
LeBron James reveals 'Second Decision' - and it's not retirement
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NBA veteran LeBron James caused a stir with a "Second Decision" social media teaser, but it appeared to concern a drinks brand rather than retirement.
NBC News · 22h ago ·
LeBron James reveals answer to 'The Second Decision' — and it’s not retirement
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James whipped social media into a mild frenzy on Monday when he teased an announcement on Tuesday with the caption, “The decision of all decisions.”Amid speculation that James could be announcing his retirement or r
Deion Sanders will undergo procedure related to blood clots
ABC News · 19h ago · Colorado coach Deion Sanders is undergoing a procedure related to his blood clots
Deion Sanders health: Colorado coach to undergo medical procedure for blood clot issues
· CBS News · 20h ago · Deion Sanders hopes to return to practice tomorrow with his team
Our early hot takes from the 2025 MLB playoffs
ESPN · 12h ago · What can we learn from a week of MLB postseason baseball? Enough to make our experts go all-in on their boldest predictions.
North Carolina assistant coach reportedly suspended as drama continues for Bill Belichick's program
CBS News · 14h ago · The Bill Belichick era in Chapel Hill is off to a rough start
Is it time to worry about Mohamed Salah at Liverpool?
ESPN · 14h ago · There is a lot of uncertainty around this new-look Liverpool side right now, but one thing we know for sure: if Salah doesn't play like himself soon, nothing else matters.
Beaten in the final last season, Barça begin UWCL with a bang
ESPN · 14h ago · Barcelona played like they had something to prove in their 7-1 rout of Bayern Munich on Tuesday, sending out an ominous warning to their UWCL title rivals
Arsenal orchestrate their own demise in loss to Lyonnes
ESPN · 14h ago · Reigning Champions League winners Arsenal opened the new season with a loss to French powerhouse Lyon.
World
Trump Rants About Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Spot And Then Proceeds to Say He's Never Heard of Him
International Business Times · 17h ago · President Donald Trump calls Bad Bunny's rumoured Super Bowl halftime show 'ridiculous', only to claim moments later he doesn't know the global music star.
Donald Trump Calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Booking ‘Ridiculous’: ‘I Never Heard of Him’
· Rolling Stone · 18h ago · “I don’t know why they’re doing it, it’s crazy,” the president said of the Puerto Rican superstar being picked to perform the Super Bowl halftime show
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Variety · 21h ago ·
Donald Trump Says Bad Bunny Performing at the Super Bowl Is ‘Absolutely Ridiculous’ Even Though ‘I’ve Never Heard of Him. I Don’t Know Who He Is’
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Donald Trump said during an interview on NewsMax’s“Greg Kelly Reports” (via Entertainment Weekly) that it’s “absolutely ridiculous” that Bad Bunny is performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show next year, even though Trump also admitted th
Politico · Oct 7, 2025 ·
Trump blasts ‘crazy’ NFL over Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
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"Never heard of him," the president said of the Puerto Rican rapper and singer who has criticized his immigration policies.
One Punch Man Season 3 Spoilers and Theories: Hero Hunter or Tragic Hero? Unpacking Garou's Role
International Business Times · 14h ago · Is Garou a villain in One-Punch Man? As Season 3 approaches, we analyse the tragic hero's ideology, his goal of 'Absolute Evil', and why the fan-favourite Hero Hunter is the anime's most complex antagonist.
Survivors and loved ones mark two years since Oct. 7 attacks at Nova massacre site in Israel
CBS News · 14h ago · It's been two years since a sunrise dance party at Nova Music Festival turned into Israel's deadliest massacre. Survivors, friends and relatives came to mark the grim milestone at the site which has now turned into a memorial. Debora Patta reports.
NYC Subway Horror: Man Is Beaten to Death Outside a Busy Station as Killer Remains on the Loose
International Business Times · 14h ago · A man has been brutally beaten to death in a savage daylight attack outside a busy New York City subway station. With the killer still at large, police are in a desperate manhunt as this story develops.
John Gurdon, Nobel laureate who laid groundwork for cloning, dies at 92
Washington Post · 16h ago · One of his early teachers called his scientific ambitions “ridiculous.” Undeterred, Dr. Gurdon went on to transform the understanding of DNA.
Rudy Giuliani Endorses Curtis Sliwa in Vicious Attack on Mayoral Rivals Mamdani and Cuomo
International Business Times · 16h ago · Rudy Giuliani endorses Curtis Sliwa in the New York mayoral race, launching a scathing attack on rivals Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo over crime, housing, and progressive politics.
Europe struggles to put homeland defence first
The Economist · 17h ago · Years of expeditionary operations leave it vulnerable if America abandons the continent
The costs of Israel's longest war, for Israelis
NPR · 17h ago · Israelis are paying heavy costs for the longest war in their history: a mental health crisis, trauma, unprecedented division during wartime, animosity abroad and apathy for Palestinian suffering.
Fans Slam Selena Gomez After Taylor Swift Accidentally Films Her Vaping at Wedding
International Business Times · 17h ago · Selena Gomez sparks controversy after being caught vaping in a wedding video filmed by Taylor Swift. The clip, shared online, has triggered mixed reactions from fans and commentators.
Logan Paul, Nina Agdal Split? Honeymoon Crashes as WWE Star Grabs Wife, Stumbles in Shocking Paris Spat Video
International Business Times · 18h ago · Did the honeymoon end in Paris? Logan Paul and Nina Agdal's marriage is under intense scrutiny after a viral video of an 'intense' exchange.
Science
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Spies an Interstellar Visitor Hurtling Through the Solar System
Gizmodo · 23h ago · Comet 3I/Atlas has disappeared from Earth's view, but it can still be spotted from Martian skies.
A Massive Art Installation by the ‘Humans of New York’ Creator Has Taken Over Grand Central Terminal
Smithsonian · 17h ago · For two weeks, “Dear New York” will grace the train station's walls, screens and ad space
Someone Donated These Mysterious Artifacts to a Thrift Shop. Experts Think They Might Date to Medieval Times
Smithsonian · 17h ago · A shopper who said he was an archaeologist spotted the 11 rings and two medallions and alerted a volunteer
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Convicted: Rapper 'Terrified' of Coming Out of Prison 'Totally Broke' After $15M Legal Bills
International Business Times · 17h ago · Sean 'Diddy' Combs is 'anxious and depressed' about his 50-month prison sentence. Sources say the music mogul is 'terrified' of going 'broke' from $15m legal fees.
Watch These Shy, Adorable, Nocturnal Creatures Explore Their New Home After Being Reintroduced in Southwest England
Smithsonian · 18h ago · Wildlife biologists recently released 19 pine martens into Exmoor National Park, where they've been locally extinct for more than a century
Is the universe really one big black hole?
New Scientist · 20h ago · According to the equations that govern black holes, the larger one of these cosmic behemoths is the lower its average density – given that the universe contains a lot of relatively empty space, could the whole cosmos be a black hole?
For the First Time Ever, You Can See Stunning, Centuries-Old Murals at England's Oldest Hospital
Smithsonian · 20h ago · The biblical scenes by William Hogarth are a highlight of the North Wing at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in London, which is now open for public tours
The Hidden Scars Of Incarceration: Pooh Shiesty's Prison Struggles Revealed
International Business Times · 22h ago · Rapper Pooh Shiesty walks free after three years in prison, facing emotional scars and the struggle to rebuild his life and career amid lessons from confinement.
A Nobel for the physics that ushered in quantum computing
The Economist · 22h ago · Tunnelling between microscopic and macroscopic worlds
Bacteria hidden inside tumors could help beat cancer
Science Daily · 23h ago · Scientists have discovered that bacteria living inside tumors can produce a molecule that fights cancer and enhances chemotherapy. The molecule, called 2-methylisocitrate (2-MiCit), was found to make colorectal cancer cells more vulnerable to chemoth
Health
Patients turn to 'gray market' for cheaper obesity drugs, but it's risky
NPR · 17h ago · Patients who want a deeper discount on obesity meds than compounding pharmacies can offer are turning to the gray market, where they buy the raw active ingredient from China and prepare it themselves.
Healthy Returns: Amgen joins a growing list of drugmakers selling directly to consumers
CNBC · 18h ago · Amgen is the latest drugmaker to sell certain drugs directly to consumers amid pressure from President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Dr. Oz talks GLP-1s for obesity.
There are five types of sleep – here's what that means for your health
New Scientist · 19h ago · Scientists have identified five sleep profiles, each of which is linked to distinct mental health symptoms and brain activity patterns
Ro Body: Weight Loss Medication Review
Forbes · 19h ago
Supreme Court sees a free-speech problem with laws that ban 'conversion therapy' for minors
Los Angeles Times · 21h ago · California and 20 other states that forbid licensed counselors to practice 'conversion therapy' face a free-speech challenge.
Miranda Kerr Talks Parenting, Kids and Tech, Skin Care Line, More
NBC News · 23h ago · Miranda Kerr joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Willie Geist to discuss her skin care line called Kora Organics. She also shares what her kids are dressing up as for Halloween, how she navigates their interest in Snapchat, and more.
Doctor Shares What to Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma
NBC News · Oct 7, 2025 · Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States with 5.4 million new cases of the disease reported every year. TODAY contributor and New Beauty editor-at-large Sarah Eggenberger stops by Studio 1A to talk about her personal journey with skin cancer.
Laura Modi, CEO and mom, is breaking one of the market's biggest duopolies: Infant formula
CNBC · Oct 7, 2025 · Laura Modi's Bobbie is disrupting the infant formula business dominated by two major companies, and pushing for change while balancing growth and motherhood.
Babies take a lesson from soldiers in the war against malaria
NPR · Oct 7, 2025 · Inspired by a military strategy to ward off disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers see if the technique will help cut malaria infections in little ones.
New York judge upholds transgender athlete ban on Long Island
ABC News · Oct 6, 2025 · A New York judge has upheld a Long Island county’s law banning transgender women from playing on female sports teams at county-run parks and recreational facilities
Books
Here are the finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards
NPR · Oct 7, 2025 · This year's short list features novelists Rabih Alameddine and Megha Majumdar as well as five first-time nominees for nonfiction, including journalists Omar El Akkad and Julia Ioffe.
New books this week: Thomas Pynchon's first novel in 12 years, and much more
NPR · Oct 7, 2025 · In addition to Pynchon's Shadow Ticket, this week's releases include a new memoir from Dopesick author Beth Macy, and a coming-of-age story from former U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo.
'What we need right now is tenderness,' former poet laureate Ada Limón says
NPR · Oct 6, 2025 · Limón's work documents everything from kingfisher birds to the cosmos itself. "I'm embracing my strangeness," she says of her poetry. Her new collection is Startlement.
Palestinian journalist's new book offers a window into the war in Gaza
NPR · Oct 6, 2025 · Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad documented Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip after the Hamas Oct. 7 attacks. Her diary is now a book called "The Eyes of Gaza."
Letter poems to friends — of all kinds — in 'Dear Acorn, (Love, Oak)'
NPR · Oct 4, 2025 · What would an acorn write to an oak tree? Or a coat to her button? A child to his toes? A pebble to the river? Dear Acorn, (Love, Oak) is a new kids' book of letter poems to friends.
The Trump-Epstein statue is back on the National Mall, days after its abrupt removal
NPR · Oct 3, 2025 · The statue honors Trump's "long-lasting bond" with Epstein, which the president denies. The National Park Service took down the statue after one day last week, saying it didn't comply with its permit.
'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' is a terrific, tangled love story
NPR · Oct 3, 2025 · This is an epic novel to be savored. At nearly 700 pages, this multi-character, multi-stranded story explores exile and displacement — not only from one's home, but also from one's own sense of self.
When the storms of daily life loom, my family finds refuge in reading
Christian Science Monitor · Oct 3, 2025 · In an era in which devices and social media can increasingly pull us apart, one family discovers connection and togetherness in books.
'I can't stop DJing,' Mark Ronson says — never mind the back pain
NPR · Sep 30, 2025 · Ronson's memoir, Night People, is a love letter to late-night 1990s New York City. Ronson would go on to produce music for Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga and other pop superstars.
New books this week: War, murder, and Lionel Richie
NPR · Sep 30, 2025 · This week's notable book releases promise a veritable potpourri of death — and a celebration of life from one of America's most ubiquitous singers.
Lifestyle
Inside The Silent Worlds Of Artist Hans Op De Beeck
Forbes · 15h ago · Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck transforms the ordinary into the universal, creating immersive worlds of quiet reflection that ask us to slow down, look inward and rediscover the poetry in stillness.
A Look Inside A New York Home With Unique Mother-Of-Pearl Flooring
Forbes · 15h ago · Fashion designer Bonnie Young spent a month sourcing materials for the unique mother-of-pearl flooring that is a standout feature in her NYC apartment.
Robin Williams’ Daughter Condemns AI-Generated Videos Of Her Father
Forbes · 17h ago · Zelda Williams Williams’ post highlighted one of the ghoulish consequences of generative AI, and its ability to churn out photorealistic video—the emergence of digital necromancy.
Taormina Catches The Spotlight—And The Luxury Property Jet Set
Forbes · 18h ago · In the shadow of Etna’s ember glow at aperitivo hour, Taormina is in its prime, and the arrival of big-name brands has only tightened its grip as Sicily’s top address.
The Frick Collection Presents North American Exhibition Of Extraordinary Objects From The Church Of The Holy Sepulcher In Jerusalem
Forbes · 18h ago · Reopened after a major renovation at its historic Fifth Avenue location in New York, The Frick Collection presents a unique opportunity to draw from the rich art history of Christianity.
Cote Opens Highly Anticipated Korean Steakhouse On Las Vegas Strip
Forbes · 19h ago · Exclusive to COTE Las Vegas is a new BlackJack Sandwich layered with Kagoshima A5 Wagyu, Périgord black truffle from Burgundy, truffle aioli, and milk bread.
Reschio: A Celebration Of Italian Art, Craftsmanship, Culture And Design
Forbes · 22h ago · In the Umbrian hills, Reschio blends art, architecture, and nature. Reschio is a beautifully restored castle estate where Italian craftsmanship, culture, and slow living unite in harmony.
Late 19th Century French Art Icons On Exhibit Across America
Forbes · 22h ago · They are among the biggest names in late 19th and early 20th century French painting. Their artworks fill textbooks and the world’s most prestigious museums.
Hermès Head of IR Stepping Down, Replaced by Thales Executive
Bloomberg · Oct 7, 2025
Startups are staying private longer thanks to alternative capital
CNBC · Oct 7, 2025 · The median age of companies that have gone private so far this year is 13 years since founding, up from a median of 10 years in 2018, according to new data.
Travel
Flights delayed at some airports amid air traffic controller shortage
CBS News · Oct 7, 2025 · Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
FAA reports staffing issues at airports as government shutdown continues
· NBC News · Oct 6, 2025 · The Federal Aviation Administration was experiencing staffing issues or anticipating shortages at airports and other air traffic control facilities in the United States on Monday night.
A guide to peculiar British road etiquette for Americans (including the art of the ‘thank you’ wave)
The Independent UK · 17h ago · TV personality and car enthusiast Freddie Browne has produced a video outlining how to ‘drive British’. And Brits were asked in a survey which road rules Americans should learn...
Memory-Building Trips For Every Month Of The Year
Forbes · 18h ago · 12 months, 12 trips: The ultimate guide of memorable vacations for every type of adventurer
Les Voiles De Saint-Tropez Is A Transcendent Sailing Regatta
Forbes · 18h ago · No other sailing event I know of combines classic glamour, elegant history, impossible beauty, cool wealth AND hot competition quite like Les Volies de Saint-Tropez
Overstressed Air Traffic Controllers ‘Aren’t Fit For Duty,’ Says Agency Veteran—As FAA Issues ‘Staffing Triggers’ At 6 Airports Tuesday
Forbes · 18h ago · Cracks in the air travel system are widening, as air traffic controllers bear the strain of an understaffed system and no pay until the government shutdown ends.
How USM, A 140-Year-Old Swiss Company, Made Modularity A Luxury
Forbes · 20h ago · From Swiss metalworks to modular icons, USM has redefined design through timeless furniture, alpine hotels, and unexpected collabs—proving longevity is true luxury.
Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance Adds F1 Power To An Iconic Roadster
Forbes · 21h ago · The ultimate convertible sports car, the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance adds F1 know-how to add incredible speed to true luxury details. This is an independent editorial review by our automobile contributor Scotty Reiss.
The Rivian R1T Gen 2 Quad Balances Maximum Capability With Sustainability
Forbes · 21h ago · With advanced EV technology, 1025 horsepower, and enhanced off-road systems, the Rivian R1 Quad is the brand's pinnacle, with four-motor performance designed to climb the highest hills.
Hundreds Of Unpaid TSA Agents Are Calling In Sick—Expect Longer Airport Security Lines
Forbes · 21h ago · As the government shutdown moves into its second week, air travelers can expect longer airport security lines—as TSA employees call out sick in higher numbers.
Major train disruption over Christmas confirmed by Network Rail on key lines
The Independent UK · 21h ago · Between 27 December and 4 January, train services at London Waterloo may be cancelled or delayed
Opinion
Government shutdowns wouldn’t happen if they caused more pain
Washington Post · 16h ago · Democratic leaders play a dangerous game as Trump threatens not to pay furloughed federal workers.
The ‘Merge Canada’ Bit Isn’tFunny—It’s Cruel
Bloomberg · 16h ago
Europe Wants a Reliable Partner. India Needs to Step Up.
Bloomberg · 17h ago
Musk’s Cheap Teslas Are the Wrong Kind of Cheap
Bloomberg · 17h ago
Best Evidence Yet That the Dollar Isn’t Dead
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Trouble Is Brewing in Solar Power’s Heartlands
Bloomberg · 18h ago
Cartoon by Matt Davies
Washington Post · 19h ago · Matt Davies cartoon on child care.
Sports Bets at the Stock Exchange
Bloomberg · 20h ago
Violent texts should be disqualifying from public office. Say so.
Washington Post · 21h ago · Post readers respond to DMV issues
AI might be our best hope to fix health care
Washington Post · Oct 7, 2025 · If used correctly, the technology could achieve what traditional reforms could not.
Features
Speaking Apartment
Longreads · 16h ago · "The good ones are seldom advertised; they are passed down to friends or family members."
The Life and Death of the American Foodie
Longreads · 16h ago · "When food culture became pop culture, a new national persona was born. We regret to inform you, it’s probably you."
No School, No Fresh Air and Isolated
Longreads · 19h ago · "Children incarcerated in Shelby County’s juvenile detention center are frequently held in solitary confinement, according to more than two dozen sources who spoke with MLK50"
One of Earth’s most vital carbon sinks is faltering. Can we save it?
New Scientist · 22h ago · For decades, forest, grasslands and other land ecosystems have collectively absorbed up to a third of the carbon dioxide we emit each year - but this climate buffer may be collapsing far sooner than anyone expected
“Are We Breaking Apart, Or Is There Enough Left to Bind Us?”
Longreads · Oct 7, 2025 · Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.
“Jason Lives” in Rutledge, Georgia
Longreads · Oct 6, 2025 · "A horror-themed weekend at Camp Crystal Lake."
Uncaged
Longreads · Oct 3, 2025 · "As wildlife advocates fight to free the last captives of Vietnam’s bile farms, rescued bears find dignity in the country’s sanctuaries."
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
Longreads · Oct 3, 2025 · Showcasing stories from Nicholas Hune-Brown, Nick Sturm, Samanth Subramanian, Kristin Idaszak, and Sy Safransky.
Extremely Offline: What Happened When a Pacific Island Was Cut Off From the Internet
Longreads · Oct 2, 2025 · "A colossal volcanic eruption in January 2022 ripped apart the underwater cables that connect Tonga to the world – and exposed the fragility of 21st-century life."
Good Riddance To ‘The Best American Poetry’
Longreads · Oct 2, 2025 · "If 'The Best American Poetry' captures 'the zeitgeist of the current attitudes in American poetry,' we should be asking: Why are those attitudes so f****d up?"