Trump orders deployment of troops to US city of Portland and ICE facilities
The city’s Democratic mayor says there is no need for the US president to send federal forces.
Month: September 2025
Drew Scanlon, known as the ‘Blinking Guy’ meme, channels his fame for a good cause
The internet’s “Blinking Guy” is trading his meme fame for miles this weekend
FBI fires at least 15 agents over conduct during George Floyd protests
At least 15 FBI agents were fired Friday in connection with their actions during the protests that followed the death of George Floyd, a source
The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns
Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela.
More than 30 dead in crush at political rally in India
Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.
‘Can you imagine the disdain?’ Ex-GOP insider says Pete Hegseth setting stage for a ‘coup’
As U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders military brass from all around the world to meet with him for unstated reasons, he may be facing
‘The picture is grim’: Conservative outlet flags ‘warning signs’ that GOP is losing ground
The GOP was riding high, but is now being anchored down by a “political dud,” according to a conservative outlet. The Washington Examiner, widely considered
At least 31 dead, over 50 injured at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally
Vijay, who is a well-known actor and goes by only one name, launched a political party last year.
India vs Pakistan: Attention must return to cricket in Asia Cup 2025 final
As India and Pakistan meet in the final, cricket players and fans are urged to let the bat and ball do the talking.
What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military?
An investigation found that Israel spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft’s technology.
Researchers uncover hidden ingredients behind AI creativity
Image generators are designed to mimic their training data, so where does their apparent creativity come from? A recent study suggests that it’s an inevitable
Why OpenAI’s solution to AI hallucinations would kill ChatGPT tomorrow
OpenAI has published a new paper identifying why ChatGPT is prone to making things up. Unfortunately, the problem may be unfixable.
Science history: Rosetta stone is deciphered, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization — Sept. 27, 1822
On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, using the Rosetta stone. This ushered in a new
Dozens dead in crush at political rally in India
Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.