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Scrutiny of Ilhan Omar

The recent Homeland Security Investigations search of Representative Ilhan Omars home is the ordinary application of the rule of law. ... The post Scrutiny of Ilhan Omars Immigration History Is Legitimate appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 20 Oct 2026 9:11 pm

UN General Assembly Adopts Pandemic Resolution Endorsing Wokeness and Globalism

The UNs October 12 pandemic declaration endorses globalism, abortion, feminism, and other radical social policies. ... The post UN General Assembly Adopts Pandemic Resolution Endorsing Wokeness and Globalism appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 20 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Can larger batteries safely power residential buildings? A project in New York aims to show how

A battery system that stores excess energy when its plentiful will power an apartment building in Buffalo, New York, when the grid is strained and electricity is costly

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 7:30 pm

Who is Eric Schmidt? Meet ex-Google CEO whose 1% Anthropic stake could push his fortune close to $80 billion

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt reportedly owns about 1% of Anthropic after investing tens of millions of dollars in its 2021 Series A. Based on a possible Anthropic valuation of $2 trillion, his stake could add roughly one-third to his net worth, taking it close to $80 billion.

Livemint 20 Oct 2026 6:33 pm

LeBron James Squeezes Eyes Shut To Avoid Catching Glimpse Of Philadelphia During Commute

The post LeBron James Squeezes Eyes Shut To Avoid Catching Glimpse Of Philadelphia During Commute appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 20 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Druid Loving This Cloak Weather

HILL OF TARA, IRELANDVisibly beaming as he took in the crisp weather and mist-swathed heath on his way to the stone circle, local druid Fogrith of the Mountains announced Friday that he was really loving this cloak weather.Oh man, theres nothing better than when you feel that first nip in the air and get to [] The post Druid Loving This Cloak Weather appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 20 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Whalefall Writer Reveals Story Inspired By Time He Ate A Scuba Diver

LOS ANGELESNoting that ones own life often provided the best material, Whalefall novelist and screenwriter Daniel Kraus revealed Tuesday that the story was inspired by the time he ate a scuba diver. My best writing usually comes from a personal place, and Whalefall is no different, said Kraus, who quoted the adage Write what you [] The post Whalefall Writer Reveals Story Inspired By Time He Ate A Scuba Diver appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 20 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Nscale and Anthropic: Possible New Deal Worth $45 Billion

Set Trending Topics as a preferred source on Google. According to TechCrunch, British AI infrastructure provider Nscale and Claude developer Anthropic are in talks about another []

startupuniversal 20 Oct 2026 3:44 pm

Retired pilot donates $400,000 to save Neil Armstrong's boyhood home

Ken Schreiber has made a generous donation of $400,000 with the aim of preserving Neil Armstrong's childhood home, highlighting its important place in history. The Auglaize County Historical Society plans to restore the house to its original 1940s charm, inspired by Schreiber's deep admiration for Armstrong. Scheduled for public tours by 2030, this initiative ensures that future generations can appreciate the legacy of the first man on the moon.

The Times of India 20 Oct 2026 3:09 pm

Elon Musks $10.5 bn SpaceX giveaway, Anthropics 5% share fund: How will gifts work? Who pays tax? Scenarios explained

Elon Musk plans to give every US child a SpaceX share, worth $10.5bn. Anthropic is setting aside 5% for a public fund. Here is how tax could work.

Livemint 20 Oct 2026 1:23 pm

Colorado judge rejects utility's $19,000 bid for 550-foot farm easement

A contentious legal battle has arisen between Xcel Energy and the Dickey family regarding land essential for renewable energy initiatives. Xcel is contesting a recent ruling that restricts its eminent domain authority for an easement in Colorado. The conflict primarily revolves around fair compensation and proposed power line routes that impact the family's agricultural endeavors.

The Times of India 20 Oct 2026 12:05 pm

US ties with Ukraine hit new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia

The relationship between the United States and Ukraine is careening toward a possible breaking point

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 11:54 am

Florida set to carry out 18th execution this year and moving closer to tying record

Florida is set to carry out its 18th execution this year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis aggressive use of the death penalty

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 11:52 am

Schmidts Anthropic stake may yield $1520 billion, hinges on 1% holding

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt owns about 1% of Anthropic, according to Bloomberg, setting him up for a massive windfall from the Claude makers upcoming IPO. Schmidt invested tens of millions of dollars in Anthropics 2021 Series A round, well before Google itself backed the AI startup. With investors discussing a valuation of $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, his stake could be worth $15-20 billion.

The Times of India 20 Oct 2026 11:22 am

OpenAI seeks to accelerate fundraising ahead of Anthropic's planned IPO

SoftBank Group, Abu Dhabi-based MGX and other existing backers of OpenAI are in talks to join the round of about $30 billion

Business Standard 20 Oct 2026 11:04 am

Anthropic eyes second $45 billion Nscale deal as 460MW AI data centre plans advance ahead of potential IPO

Anthropic is negotiating a second potential $45 billion computing deal with Nscale for a 460MW West Virginia data centre as both firms pursue IPO ambitions.

Livemint 20 Oct 2026 9:23 am

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt's 1% Anthropic stake set to pay huge windfall

Schmidt invested tens of millions of dollars in Anthropic's Series A fundraising round

Business Standard 20 Oct 2026 9:07 am

Vance Mocks Epstein Files Heckler as Illegal Immigrant at N.C. Rally

When a protester at a rally called for releasing the Epstein files, JD Vance turned the interruption into a joke, suggesting the man was an illegal immigrant. ... The post Vance Mocks Epstein Files Heckler as Illegal Immigrant at N.C. Rally appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 20 Oct 2026 4:46 am

Parents of school shooting victim hire attorneys to probe school plans, gun purchase

The parents of one of three children killed in last weeks shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, have hired attorneys to investigate the schools protocols and how the teenage gunman got his weapon

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 4:41 am

Minnesota teen accused of plotting terror attack at Mall of America to remain jailed

A federal judge has ruled that a teen accused of planning a terror attack on the Mall of America in Minnesota will remain in custody

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 3:54 am

Musk, Anthropic outline dueling approaches to AI-era philanthropy

Anthropic and Elon Musk have laid out sharply different blueprints for sharing some of the spoils of the AI boom, a split that may shape how the technology's financial windfall reaches the public. The creator of Claude models said over the weekend it is committing 5% of its shares to an unprecedented new fund for the public good, while Musk pledged on Monday to give one SpaceX share to every kid in America, arguing for such direct distributions as the

devdiscourse 20 Oct 2026 3:42 am

Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new $45 billion AI cloud deal, source says

Nscale is in talks to sell AI computing power to Claude maker Anthropic in a new deal that could be worth about $45 billion, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. The data center developer is seeking another major deal with the AI lab for a second facility at its Monarch da

devdiscourse 20 Oct 2026 3:13 am

Supreme Court to hear case on race in middle school admissions

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about race in middle school admissions

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 2:35 am

Nscale, Anthropic in talks for $45 billion AI cloud computing deal, Bloomberg News reports

Nscale is in talks to sell computing power to AI lab Anthropic in a deal that could be worth about $45 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the negotiations. The Nvidia-backed data center developer is seeking another major deal with the Claude maker

devdiscourse 20 Oct 2026 1:50 am

Mississippi AG says officer's force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed

Mississippis attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in using force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 1:22 am

Appeals court blocks start of takeover of healthcare operations in Arizona prisons

A federal appeals court has paused a court-ordered takeover of healthcare operations in Arizonas prisons

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 1:20 am

Canadian man who took a bird from Las Vegas' Flamingo casino could face prison if convicted

Prosecutors say a visitor from Canada maliciously harmed a flamingo at an iconic Las Vegas hotel when he removed the bird from its enclosure earlier this year and brought it to his room

ABC News 20 Oct 2026 1:20 am

Sotomayor and Gorsuch Warn Police Powers May Eclipse Constitutional Rights

Constitutionally, can a city confiscate a car over unpaid parking tickets, sell it, and keep the proceeds without compensating the owner? ... The post Sotomayor and Gorsuch Warn Police Powers May Eclipse Constitutional Rights appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 20 Oct 2026 1:08 am

Anthropic, Musk outline dueling approaches AI-era philanthropy

Anthropic and Elon Musk laid out starkly contrasting approaches to redistributing part of the proceeds of the AI boom, with the Claude developer committing 5% of its shares to an unprecedented new fund for the public good, while Musk pledged to give one SpaceX share to every kid in America,

devdiscourse 20 Oct 2026 12:15 am

Elissa Slotkin Wants Probes, Prosecutions of Trump Officials to Scare Young Conservatives Out of Politics

Elissa Slotkin says that, if the Democrats retake Congress, they should investigate and prosecute Trump administration members and supporters. ... The post Elissa Slotkin Wants Probes, Prosecutions of Trump Officials to Scare Young Conservatives Out of Politics appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 20 Oct 2026 12:12 am

RFK Jr. Blames Measles Outbreak on Missed Vaccinations After Years of Warning About MMR Risks

Kennedy is urging parents to administer the very vaccine he once warned against, attributing the measles outbreak to disruptions in childhood vaccination. ... The post RFK Jr. Blames Measles Outbreak on Missed Vaccinations After Years of Warning About MMR Risks appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 19 Oct 2026 11:13 pm

Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro

Former Cuban President Ral Castro is facing more charges in Florida related to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles after the U.S. government indicted the former leader earlier this year

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 10:19 pm

University of Michigan runners blitz campus peony garden, preparing hundreds of plants for winter

Members of the University of Michigan mens and womens cross country teams regularly run past the schools prized peony garden as part of their training

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 10:14 pm

Ill Need A Gift Receipt, Lies Man Buying $270 Lord Of The Rings Lego Set

The post Ill Need A Gift Receipt, Lies Man Buying $270 Lord Of The Rings Lego Set appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 19 Oct 2026 9:18 pm

Voter Fraud By The Numbers

President Trump has made repeated claims of widespread voter fraud as a justification for changes to electoral and election monitoring systems. The Onion looks at key figures behind Trumps assertions of election rigging. 22 States where voter fraud is still the preferred method of voting 84.2 Decibel level of average Republican relatives voice when topic [] The post Voter Fraud By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 19 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Trump Slams The Beauty Of A Lotus Flower In Scathing Truth Social Haiku

WASHINGTONTearing into the sacred plant in a brief but devastating poem, a reportedly livid President Donald Trump slammed the beauty of the lotus flower Monday in a scathing Truth Social haiku. PATHETIC FLOWER, the president wrote in an all-caps Japanese stanza in which he attacked the blossoming symbol of enlightenment, contradicting his previous praise of [] The post Trump Slams The Beauty Of A Lotus Flower In Scathing Truth Social Haiku appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 19 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

Supreme Court rejects effort to revive Khalid Sheikh Mohammed plea deal

The Supreme Court has rejected an effort to revive a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

Supreme Court declines to hear appeal in disputed Afghan adoption case

The Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a disputed adoption case involving an Afghan child orphaned in a U.S. Army raid

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting noncitizen voters

Federal authorities are arresting more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

AI productivity plan backfires as task list hits 156

The Times of India 19 Oct 2026 9:03 pm

FBI Investigating Suspicious Substance Sent To Congressional Offices

As it investigates a suspicious substance found in letters sent to congressional and election offices around the country, the FBI is urging recipients to exercise caution due to the potentially hazardous nature of the powdery material. What do you think? The post FBI Investigating Suspicious Substance Sent To Congressional Offices appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 19 Oct 2026 8:43 pm

The Emerging Security State Isn

Hackers have breached sensitive data on millions of military members, FBI agents, and targets of FBI surveillance. ... The post The Emerging Security State Isnt So Secure appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 19 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Bringing more beavers to watersheds is a powerful drought-fighting tool, experts say

Jackson Ramsay's family ranch in southwest Wyoming is embracing beavers as nature's engineers

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 7:20 pm

Poll: Majority Of Americans Still Go Bonkers For Amber Waves Of Grain

WASHINGTONUnderscoring the enduring power of a gorgeous, swaying crop to make Americans hoot and holler, a Pew Research Center poll released Thursday found that a majority of Americans still go bonkers for amber waves of grain.According to our research, the U.S. populace today remains just as apeshit for grain as early American settlers, who crossed [] The post Poll: Majority Of Americans Still Go Bonkers For Amber Waves Of Grain appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 19 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

Amanda Seyfried's Catskills farm is now a nonprofit animal rescue sanctuary

Amanda Seyfried has rejuvenated a charming 1930s farm in the Catskills, turning it into a cozy family haven and a sanctuary for rescued animals. Not only did she expand the farmhouse, but she also transformed the barn into a delightful guesthouse. As a nonprofit animal rescue, they provide a home to various animals, including horses and dogs.

The Times of India 19 Oct 2026 6:11 pm

St Louis residents fight $3.1bn data centre planned in former department store

St. Louis is undergoing a notable shift with the establishment of several data centres throughout the region. However, community members have voiced considerable opposition, raising health and environmental issues linked to these facilities. Legal actions have been launched by residents and developers encountering permit restrictions, leading to new legislation governing the operation and placement of data centres. Amidst this turmoil, national debates about AI infrastructure's effects on communities intensify.

The Times of India 19 Oct 2026 2:01 pm

Truck drives through soccer field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11

Authorities in Kansas say a woman drove a truck through a soccer field during a youth game, killing two people and hospitalizing 11 others

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 12:24 pm

Driver in deadly Kansas soccer field crash released while investigation continues

Police say a woman who drove a pickup truck onto a soccer field during a weekend youth game in Kansas, killing two people and injuring several others, has been released as the investigation continues

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 12:24 pm

Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 4:21 am

Private jet skids off runway, hits fence at Las Vegas airport

Officials say a private jet went off the end of a runway during a planned takeoff at the main airport in Las Vegas and hit a perimeter fence

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 4:19 am

Trump says he will close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations

President Donald Trump says he plans to close a historic golf course in the nation's capital for 15 months and redevelop it despite an ongoing court challenge to his long-ought renovation

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 12:42 am

Truck overturns, killing dozens of cows, releasing dozens more to roam streets

A semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in Kansas City.

ABC News 19 Oct 2026 12:41 am

Weird Cleveland Browns Fan Has No Children On Team

CLEVELANDStruggling to comprehend why anyone would voluntarily be there without a loved one on the field, sources at Sundays Cleveland Browns game expressed confusion over a fan who did not appear to have a child on the team. Waitso he just wanted to go to a Browns game? said a ticket holder who identified himself [] The post Weird Cleveland Browns Fan Has No Children On Team appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 18 Oct 2026 10:20 pm

Eloise portrait vanished from Plaza Hotel, found in dumpster, sells for $100,000

In a fascinating twist of fate, Eloise's original portrait, crafted by Hilary Knight in 1956, mysteriously disappeared during a Junior League Ball in 1960. Rediscovered in a dumpster, it lay dormant in Knight's closet for years, only to be brought back to life at a 2017 exhibition at the New-York Historical Society. Its subsequent auction at Bonhams in 2018 for $100,000 underscores the unpredictable journey and enduring value of art.

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 9:45 pm

North Carolina boy, 12, with Kawasaki disease denied heart procedure by insurer

Rowan Lowry, a 12-year-old boy, urgently needs a stent procedure to address complications stemming from Kawasaki disease. His family faces an insurance denial categorizing the procedure as medically unnecessary. Undeterred, they plan to seek treatment at Boston Children's Hospital, driven by their concern for Rowan's deteriorating health and the fear of open-heart surgery. Determined, they vow to advocate fiercely for their son's well-being despite the financial strain.

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 9:45 pm

Meet Amara Wilson-Zegil, 17, bringing robotics to rural Ontario schools

At just 17 years old, Amara Wilson-Zegil is on a mission to bridge the gap in STEM education for children in rural areas. With an impressive outreach to over 1,800 students through robotics initiatives and camps, she has launched Project RISE. This groundbreaking initiative aims to combat educational disparities by providing vital tech experiences, ensuring more youth in Northern Ontario can access quality STEM opportunities.

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 9:42 pm

Zurich to Force Christian Hospitals to Practice Assisted Suicide

Under a new referendum, hospitals and nursing homes in Zurich, Switzerland, will be forced to offer assisted suicide even if it conflicts with their religious beliefs. ... The post Zurich to Force Christian Hospitals to Practice Assisted Suicide appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 18 Oct 2026 8:48 pm