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Roundtables: Inside the “Censorship-Industrial Complex” Idea Shaping US Policy
Listen to the session or watch below The “censorship-industrial complex” is an idea that a network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech. This was fodder for the right-wing information sphere for years—then it began makin
Cassidy: ‘Pretty evident’ RFK Jr. lied about changing vaccine schedule
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.) on Sunday accused Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking his pledge to not attempt to tweak the childhood vaccine schedule. Discussing President Trump’s recent executive order seeking to alter the schedule on ABC Ne
Moore: Trump’s response to reported USS Abraham Lincoln conditions ‘pisses me off’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday expressed anger over President Trump’s reaction to reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.  “I mean, not only are these conditions and the reports of the conditions heartbreaking, the response of the president of the United State
First-time homebuyers could soon get a new way to find $35,000 for a down payment
Trump’s new savings accounts for kids just went live last month, but they’re not the only interesting investment change in the mix this year. With a new bipartisan bill known as the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, lawmakers want to allow first-time homebuyers to tap into
Bezos-backed consortium buys a third of Liverpool FC
Liverpool's owners agree to sell about a third of the club to a consortium including billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos - in a deal that values the Reds at more than £5bn.
Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say
On Thursday, Flock announced plans to require all agencies with access to license plate reader data to use a safety tool that automatically detects abnormal activity and locks out cops who abuse their access to stalk people they know in their personal lives. Flock’s audit assista
Readers Are Freaking Out Thinking Wattpad’s Updated Explicit Content Policy Is A Smut Ban
It's not, but it the way it does prohibit some forms of explicit content is just as bad
Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
A decade ago, SpaceX began to land the first stages of the Falcon 9 rocket with some regularity, but it's only within the last five years that the company has begun flying the rocket dozens and then hundreds of times a year. As a result, SpaceX has very rapidly become responsible
This Angler Caught 2,000 Bass Each Season by Fishing ‘the Old Way’
Bill Plummer never relied on electronics. He used old-fashioned fishing skills to catch bass in the backwaters The post This Angler Caught 2,000 Bass Each Season by Fishing ‘the Old Way’ appeared first on Outdoor Life.
This Rare Marlin Will Likely Shatter Washington State Record
A group of 10 Oregon-based anglers had signed up for a day of albacore trolling when an unexpected billfish showed The post This Rare Marlin Will Likely Shatter Washington State Record appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Charley Crockett Says He’s Lost Respect For Jack White, Claims The White Stripes “Avoided Political Issues”
Last month, Charley Crockett faced backlash after Twin Temple, an LA doo-wop duo slated to open for two of his shows, were dropped from the bill. Alexandra and Zachary James claimed their Satanic imagery was the reason for it, and Jack White invited them to open for him. The coun
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Billy Gibbons has hailed his longtime bandmate as "one of the most naturally innovative drummers" The post ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 appeared first on NME.
Trump administration sued over visa time limit that would affect grad students, postdocs
DHS was sued Tuesday over a sweeping policy change that would limit how long foreign students and scholars can remain in the U.S.
Outbreaks threaten HHS ‘real food’ agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants America to “eat real food” as a solution to the chronic disease epidemic, but that message is being lost amid outbreaks of foodborne illness and a health agency that has struggled with effectively tracking the
Wrist Check: Rolex Gifts Drake a One-of-One Custom “Ice Gradient” Daytona
SummaryRolex has gifted Drake a bespoke one-of-one Oyster Perpetual Chronograph Daytona titled the Ice Gradient DaytonaThe custom off-catalog timepiece features white and blue diamond gradient embellishments and an engraved case backCreated to honor the rapper's 15th Billboard No
JWST spots a bizarre “black hole star” 100 billion times brighter than a star
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a bizarre object from just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang that looks like an enormous star but shines far too brightly to actually be one. The mysterious red object, dubbed a “black hole star,” may c
Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’
Apple has replaced a billboard in Milan that showed a toddler holding an iPhone, as part of its newest “Relax, it’s iPhone” campaign. Here are the details.
The court should hold oral argument outside of the capital
This is the third piece in a series on what I believe the court can, and should, do better.***Over the years, the Supreme Court found its home in several places, following Congress from New York to Philadelphia, then to the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., before finally set
Populous completes Buffalo Bills stadium in New York
Architecture studio Populous has completed the steep, metal-clad Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York for NFL team the Buffalo Bills, with a canopy and advanced snow-melt system. The new Highmark Stadium replaces a structure of the same name that is located just across the stree
DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional
<span>DOJ Declares 3 Race-Based STEM Programs Unconstitutional</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://www.insidehighered.com/sites
Disney says that Kingdom Hearts is now a 'billion dollar franchise'
In an investor-focused article on the Walt Disney Company website, the entertainment giant revealed an achievement that caught me off-guard: Kingdom Hearts, the mesmerizingly strange Final Fantasy x Disney crossover series, numbers among the company's "billion-dollar franchises."
Bath & Body Works’ Halloween Fragrances Are Back, From ‘Vampire Blood’ to ‘Carnival Fog,’ Starting at $2
Past Halloween favorites have sold out, but "Pumpkin Carving" and more viral scents are now on sale as Halloween takes over pop culture.
Trueno & Maria Becerra’s ’90s’ and More: Vote for the Best New Latin Music Release This Week
Which new Latin music release is your favorite? Vote below!
Get DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and Save Nearly 25% Just for Signing Up
Here's everything you need to know about DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack and why it’s a favorite for sports lovers.
This ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sword Is the Closest Thing to a Lightsaber for Rumi Fans: Buy Online
The new interactive KPop Demon Hunters Rumi sword has over 50 features.
A Full List of Current 2026 K-Pop Concerts (Updating)
From aespa and Monsta X to BTS and KATSEYE, here's what you can expect from the K-pop concert scene this year.
In Canada: BTS’ J-Hope & RM Attend Drake’s Toronto Concert; Neil Peart Doc Premiering at TIFF
Also up north this week: Music streaming growth slows in Quebec.
Billboard’s Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Here Are Events Marc Anthony, Feid, Karol G & More Latin Music Artists Are Joining in Support of Colombia and Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Benefit concerts are set to take place during the weekend of Aug. 15-16.
Slipknot Cuts Ties With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years
Wilson joined in 1998, just before the Des Moines, Iowa-founded group's mainstream breakthrough.
RedotPay said to put $1 billion U.S. IPO plan on hold: Bloomberg
A spokesperson for the stablecoin payments company declined to comment on any IPO plans.
Memory maker CXMT overtakes Tencent to become China's most valuable company 17 days after its IPO — now worth $524 billion
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is now the world's most valuable Chinese company after passing Tencent today, with a market cap of $524 billion against the Internet giant's $511 billion. CXMT's own shares fell 1.2% on the day; the crossover happened because Tencent fell furth
Can Anthropic’s invisible watermarks curb ‘AI slop’? Researchers remain sceptical
Nature, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02503-7New Claude models will watermark text and tag images as AI-generated, as Anthropic responds to EU AI regulations.
Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the Counter (With Some Key Exceptions)
In a massive win for gun owners, the Trump Administration has yet to appeal a district court ruling that deregulates suppressor purchases. But there are still plenty of questions around buying a suppressor The post Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the
STAT+: Nonprofit health system raked in $1.1 billion this year from stake in medical billing firm
Private equity firms have taken a strong interest in revenue cycle management firms, such as Ensemble.
Gallego: Congress boosting Iran war funding ‘like giving a drunk more money and hoping that they’ll stop drinking’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (Ariz.) on Sunday expressed strong opposition to Congress giving the Pentagon more funding amid the Iran war. During an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” Gallego pivoted when host Martha Raddatz asked him about the Trump administration requesting
We should start building fiscal insurance for the AI era
Policymakers should begin developing fiscal insurance options, such as modernized adjustment assistance and expanded capital ownership, to mitigate the potential risks of large-scale worker displacement and increased income inequality caused by artificial intelligence.
Jim Jordan says costs ‘are tough,’ but economy is in a ‘pretty good direction’
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Sunday praised the direction of the economy, while acknowledging that costs “are tough” on American families. Jordan made the case for President Trump and Republicans on Fox News’s “Sunday Morning Futures” while slamming t
What is a peanut butter pay raise, and why you may not get one next year
It may feel early to be looking ahead to any pay raise in 2027, but some employers appear to be gearing up for increases unlike those they've rolled out in the past.
New York Republican: DSA candidates will make up ‘commie caucus’ if elected to Congress
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) on Sunday said that Democratic candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) will make up the “commie caucus” if the party reclaims Congress after the fall midterm elections. During her appearance on Fox News’
House Republican: ‘Prices are too high’
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) on Sunday agreed prices are too high, adding that it’s an issue constituents raise with him, but he emphasized it as “the hand you’re dealt” when it comes to the Trump administration’s war with Iran. During the congressman
Cassidy predicts Trump’s vaccine order will increase insurance costs
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday reiterated his issues with President Trump’s executive order that seeks to tweak the childhood vaccine schedule, with the directive’s impact on insurance costs among them. “Now instead of your child getting two shots, she has to get six shots,”
Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet
A 19-year-old man has been arrested as a suspect in the shooting of five people at Virginia State University after he was found hiding in a closet.
Stevens says ‘it certainly makes sense’ for El-Sayed to end affiliation with Piker
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Sunday said “it certainly makes sense” for her former Michigan Senate race opponent, Abdul El-Sayed (D), to end his affiliation with popular left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. Fox News’s “The Sunday Briefing” co-ho
Doug Jones: Claims that many Democratic nominees are ‘far left, socialist’ is ‘just a boogeyman’
Alabama gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones (D) on Sunday dismissed Republicans equating a slew of left-wing Democrats winning primaries to “communists” taking over the party. During an interview on “The Hill Sunday,” the former Alabama senator said Republicans are “preaching to t
Jeffries: ‘I don’t support’ DSA agenda
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that he does not back the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), even as democratic socialists and left-leaning candidates racked up primary wins in the last few months. “I don’t support the DSA agend
Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ will always act independently of White House
Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday did not commit to acting independently of President Trump, but he claimed the president has not and will not ask him to prosecute specific individuals. “There’s a big difference between saying we will always do our job and investigate
Cassidy on Trump’s vaccine order, ‘crazy, stupid’ claims: ‘This is why the president’s poll numbers are going down’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday said President Trump’s executive order that seeks to alter the childhood vaccine schedule is based on “crazy, stupid” claims, and that is “why the president’s poll numbers are going down.” During Cassidy̵
Flock tries to quell surveillance fears as questions pile up
Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers.   Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contr
Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns about the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier returns home after being docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days. Cooper called his vi
Trump directs Hegseth to reduce US joint exercises in South Korea
President Trump said Sunday he told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” the joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that he’s “not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate” in these
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has “heard absolutely nothing back from” Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following the GOP senator’s weeks-long hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidentia
Fetterman warns of socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party: ‘This is lunacy’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has bucked his party in recent years, warned against socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party in the wake of democratic socialists and insurgent progressives winning primaries. On social media, Fetterman responded to a report on a poll from CBS Ne
Blanche says he supports Pirro, despite Trump’s frustration over Reflecting Pool
Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that he backs U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, in spite of President Trump’s recent criticism of her. “I absolutely support U.S. Attorney Pirro, as does President Trump. Now, that’s different than whether th
Navy considers major aircraft carrier revamp to better suit Trump’s aesthetic
The U.S. Navy is weighing a major revamp of the design of its new class of aircraft carriers to better suit the desires expressed by President Trump as the White House continues to wade into the designs of naval warships. The Navy is performing an internal review where it is weig
Ossoff: ‘Something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war’
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) on Sunday took a swing at President Trump over the Iran war, saying he lied “the nation into a war.” During a Sunday rally in Atlanta, the Georgia Democrat went after Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for their management of the war against Iran. Os
Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for th
Trump tells Hegseth to cut back U.S.-South Korea drills
<p>President <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> said Sunday he instructed Defense Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/04/hegseth-defense-funding-reconciliation" target="_blank">Pete Hegseth&l
Crypto Biz: Bitcoin’s $116M self-custody wake-up call
A $116 million Bitcoin wallet exploit puts self-custody under scrutiny as ETF inflows rebound, Strategy eyes more BTC and miners chase billions in AI deals.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Tokenized stock holders more than double as monthly volume surges
Tokenized equities reached 1.31 million holders over the past month, as monthly transfer volume surged 179% to $23.13 billion and distributed value rose 5.9% to $2.38 billion.
At 90, He Raced His First Marathon. These Training Habits Helped Him Reach the Finish Line.
Bill Schwarz believes that his carefully curated training will allow him to race until 100.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary — a major victory for progressives
It’s a clear signal that the ascendant left can win primaries in key battlegrounds and carries massive implications for 2028.
Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger
Rep. Shri Thanedar lost to democratic socialist state Rep. Donavan McKinney as progressives continue their romp of primary wins this year.
Trump-backed candidate in battleground Michigan district loses to opponent who dropped out
Amir Hassan lost to Tom Smith, who had suspended his campaign but is now jumping back into the race for the purple 8th District.
Messy Michigan primary leaves Democrats licking wounds
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed is trying to patch things up with moderates. And some party leaders have already started to file behind him.
Anti-Trump conservatives Tucker Carlson, MTG, Massie huddle about launching third-party movement
Marjorie Taylor Greene says the president has "betrayed us all."
The democratic socialist facing swing-state realities — and her old tweets
“We absolutely need every single vote, and we’ll be fighting to earn every single vote,” Francesca Hong said in an exclusive interview with POLITICO.
Dasha Burns presses Mike Johnson on the economy, Iran and Trump's agenda
Dasha Burns presses Mike Johnson on the economy, Iran and Trump's agenda lead image
Bobby Pulido is sick and tired of apologizing
‘I hate to be explaining every single thing,’ said the Tejano singer and DCCC darling about controversial social media comments and his past work relationship with a sex offender.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles ousted in Tennessee primary
His loss makes him the second Donald Trump-endorsed candidate to lose a primary this week.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that en
Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’
One of the biggest tests of whether the Democratic Party can rebuild their fractured coalition is Michigan's marquee Senate race.
Why Rhode Island may oust a sitting governor over a bridge
If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.
Will Darline Graham face the same fate Pamela Evette did in South Carolina?
The special Senate primary is giving some local Republicans flashbacks to their heated governor’s race earlier this year.
Wisconsin’s Dem establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist Tuesday
Francesca Hong says she can appeal to a wide coalition in November. Her detractors worry the democratic socialist will lose the crucial battleground race.
'I'll never bow down': Montana Democratic Senate nominee refuses to pave way for independent
Alani Bankhead said Monday she will not exit the race ahead of Monday’s deadline, likely boosting the GOP’s chances of winning in the fall.
White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Max Miller in final days
Ohio Republicans now have no choice but to rally behind a candidate many GOP insiders warn could cost the party a traditionally safe seat this November.
Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.
Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.
Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss
The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.