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In India, a Dark Shadow Falls on Its Vaunted Elections
“Mass protests have convulsed India after 130 million Indians were removed from electoral rolls by the country’s election commission,” writes Gautam Bhatia.
Two US cities could soon ban one of the world’s most controversial foods
In November, voters in Washington, DC, and Denver will cast their ballots to decide whether their cities’ restaurants and grocery stores can continue to sell one of the world’s more controversial foods: foie gras.
How Elon Musk Learned to Love Political Spending Again
The SpaceX CEO has spent roughly $366 million in the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle so far, $276 million of it since July.
How housing victories in San Diego, Austin, and Atlanta could spread nationwide
As rents and homelessness climbed in San Diego over the last decade, leaders watched in frustration as affordable housing projects took months to get approved. The longer a project dragged on, the more expensive it became.
Normalcy Bias Prevented Me from Recognizing My Daughter’s Heart Failure
In crises that develop gradually, we tend to ignore the signs until they reach an acute tipping point, writes Dr. Raj Panjabi.
An Unlikely Taylor Swift Fan Gets Out of Prison, in “Daylight”
Joe Garcia, who wrote about finding Swift’s music after a murder conviction, searches for redemption in a new short film by Jon Kasbe.
To save democracy, you might want to go to church
To the average observer concerned with the future of American democracy, it might be easy to conclude that religion has been part of the problem — particularly over the last few years. Right-wing religious leaders, including the leading Southern Baptist televangelist Robert Jeffress, have endorsed “Christian nationalism”; other evangelical pastors and conservative Catholic intellectuals have been openly pondering if America should become more of a theocracy; Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who once called for an “
Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t
Fraudsters stole $470 million last year from Americans who need help paying for food. Adopting the same microchip that credit cards have had for years would prevent most of the theft, but Congress won’t pay for it.
Some Mangled Foreign Title Translations
“Dune: Part Two” to “Those Mad Worms Won’t Stop, Mate” (Australia): You think those dodgy snakes in the outback are devo? You ain’t seen nothing, mate!
Pity the Poor Passport
Americans’ most valued official document is the latest national treasure to get a Trump makeover.
I Thought Life Coaching Would Be Like Therapy but It’s Actually More Like … Football?
It turns out that what my life was missing was someone keeping score.
Sterlin Harjo’s Oklahoma is a ‘Land of Secrets.’ He’s Revealing Them One by One
How the creator of “The Lowdown” and “Reservation Dogs” is telling the stories of America with a little help from his friends, family and heroes.
Why New York Republicans Still Love Trump
Across the country, in the reddest of red states and districts, Republicans — clinging to what were once thought to be safe seats with a Blue Wave breaking — have a plan to eke out a victory in November: Avoid Donald Trump. More »
He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It
Pennsylvania promises legal help to those who say they were unfairly convicted of crimes. Failed by a troubled system, some incarcerated people are left waiting years for their lawyers to act.
Republicans Denounce Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia’s Putin Amid Mounting Backlash
“We were very clear that Russia is the aggressor. Russia is the one who can end this war by backing out of [the] territory they occupied,” said one Republican Senator.
The Art of the Kneel
The Day's Most Fascinating News for October 12th, 2026
Why the right turned on Indian Americans
In early October, Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for governor of Ohio, went for a classic “politician on the stump” move: He picked up a kid. Or at least he tried to. Ramaswamy fumbled the boy a bit, producing a clip that quickly went viral on social media.
The man who will likely be the next House speaker, explained
Barring a catastrophic midterm polling miss, Democrats are on track to win a majority in the House of Representatives next month. Come the new Congress in January, that will mean a new House speaker — and if all goes to plan, that will be current House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
DoJ’s Doomed Pursuit of Cassidy Hutchinson
The Justice Department is virtually certain to try to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former Trump White House aide and a key January 6 witness. And if Donald Trump’s prosecutors do attempt to abuse the legal process to pursue this particular political vendetta — one of many in this DoJ’s “Lock her ... More »
My Education on the Border of the Syrian War
In the last Turkish town on the road to Aleppo, jihadis and spies mixed with reporters trying to prove themselves.
Cinema of Wayward Souls
The director Lee Chang-dong excavates the traumas of contemporary Korean history in starkly personal terms.
The liver transplant system tried to fix its sex bias. Did it work?
In theory, getting a donor liver in the United States when you need one should be an extremely equitable process: The sickest patients with the greatest chance to benefit from a donated organ should jump to the front of the line regardless of their gender, race, or other factors.
In Argentina, Rural Residents Send Messages Over the Radio
In rural Argentina, isolated residents exchange messages over AM radio.
The First Candid
In 1838, Louis Daguerre snapped a photo of a Parisian street, empty but for a shoeshine boy and his client. Now that some sleuths have zeroed in on the location, the city is marking it with a plaque.
The Yakuza and the Way of the Would-Be Warrior
For generations, Japanese gangsters have styled themselves as heirs to the samurai—a mystique that helped them prosper in league with politicians, police, and big business.
How Tree Rings Challenged the Myth of American Wilderness
By studying fire scars in ancient wood, many scientists have become convinced that Indigenous people transformed North America long before Christopher Columbus arrived.
Briefly Noted Book Reviews
“The Occidental Book of the Dead,” “Luna, Phoenix, Queen,” “The Minimalist,” and “The Decadent Movement.”
Around the World in Explorer Names
The American Geographical Society has long invited big-name adventurers—Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong—to sign its ceremonial globe. The latest? Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan.
Kramer and Fauci—Enemies to Friends to Protagonists
The playwright and the immunologist famously argued about AIDs live on C-SPAN, in 1993. Their heated exchange now unfolds in a new play that almost included a “Guys and Dolls” song break.
Deana Lawson’s Subjects of Surveillance
In a new series featuring security-camera stills of suspected shoplifters, the photographer seems more interested in the surface than in the soul.
Malika Favre’s “Sweater Weather”
Comfortable patterns.
A.1. II
Readers and condiment lovers react.
We’re Learning to Live with Waymos. It’s Going Weird
A view from the back seat.
Hollywood’s Tech-Founder Fixation Takes a Dark Turn
Tech-entrepreneur bio-pics used to give us flawed men who built great products. But the latest wave of movies, from “The Social Reckoning” to “Artificial,” recast Silicon Valley titans as unambiguous villains, and suggest that the products themselves are the threat.
How a Canadian TV Show May Have Helped Foil the FlyDubai Terrorist Attack
The documentary series “Air Crash Investigations” has attracted a cult following by obsessively dissecting historic plane crashes. Then a fan of the show found himself aboard a hijacked plane headed for Israel.
The Communist Thrillers of Anna Seghers
In her tautly suspenseful novels, fugitives stay one step ahead of the Nazis.
I Never Saw Myself as a ‘Cancer Patient’ — Until I Went Fishing With 10 of Them
As fly fishing became less like a hobby and more like a lifeline, could a retreat help ease my emotional burden?
When Only AI Can See the Cancer
Pamela Jackson was seven months pregnant when she began to experience radiating, debilitating back pain. At first, she thought she might be in labor, but a stress test at the hospital proved the baby was fine. While Jackson was there, she vomited bile so was sent for a CT scan and an MRI without ... More »
How Kate Spade’s CEO Is Using the Brand’s Heritage to Target Gen Z
Eva Erdmann on her turnaround effort, and how she’s seeking to preserve Kate Spade's history.
What to Know About Trump’s Russia-Ukraine ‘Energy Ceasefire’ Claim
Days prior to the alleged ceasefire, the President announced a diesel deal with Russia and blamed Ukraine for high fuel prices in the U.S.
‘But you already helped me’: Elderly woman floored as landscaper reveals $625K GoFundMe in her name
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Earth’s missing continent rediscovered 375 years after sailors first set foot there
Long overlooked and mostly underwater, Zealandia is rewriting what we know about Earth’s continents. The post Earth’s missing continent rediscovered 375 years after sailors first set foot there appeared first on Good.is.
The Jon Ossoff guide to being a Democrat
A rising star in Georgia pairs bland governing with hot rhetoric
Your kid wants to go vegan. Should you let them?
Hi readers! Shayla Love here, science journalist and longtime fan of Your Mileage May Vary. I’m honored to be subbing for Sigal Samuel while she’s out on parental leave. I’m diving into your questions as a way to help understand human nature and our choices through multiple lenses: philosophical, psychological, and beyond. Please send in any emotional, body/brain, sociological, perceptual, or other kind of life quandaries you might have.
The company behind Skittles might be to blame for your big vet bills
Whenever I have dinner with friends, the conversation always ends up on one of three topics: how hard dating is, the hunt for affordable housing, or an update on everyone’s pets. The last on that list includes cute photos and veterinarian updates. I love hearing about my friends’ cats and dogs. But I also have to admit that I just don’t get it. I don’t have a pet. I never have. (We won’t discuss the ill
The Benefits of Prescribing Food as Medicine
To transform the health of the American population, healthy food should be something we can prescribe, writes Dr. Sadiya Khan.
Restaurant Review: Creola
At Creola, the chef Lana Lagomarsini puts French technique to work exploring Black American foodways—and overhauls her prix-fixe menu every few weeks.
Betty Gilpin Is Having a Moment
On the heels of her Emmy win for “Widow’s Bay,” the “GLOW” star reflects on her slew of new projects, growing up with actor parents, taking on Cole Escola’s role in “Oh, Mary!,” and the importance of performing with your whole heart.
Kevin Barry Reads “Chuck Murphy’s Last Run”
The author reads his story from the October 19, 2026, issue of the magazine.
“Chuck Murphy’s Last Run,” by Kevin Barry
How could you give up the throb of urgent throttle and the surge of roaring power that take you through the gates of fear to a state of nerveless bliss?
Donald Trump After the Midterms
If the coming election does result in a blue wave, Trump will be faced with the fact of his diminishment. The rest of us will be faced with the wreckage.
Kevin Barry on Giving Thanks to the Short-Story Gods
The author discusses his story “Chuck Murphy’s Last Run.”
Trump Is Locked in a Posthumous Feud With Abe Lincoln
This shockingly active rivalry has dragged on for years, though Honest Abe is both dead and better than Trump by just about every measure.
Trump Says U.S. May Join Saudi Strikes on Houthis After Riyadh Airport Attacks
Attacks on Saudi airports have killed several people and disrupted hundreds of flights, prompting Washington to consider a larger military role in Yemen.
How “Oscar” Stages the Sad, Sordid Decline of Oscar Wilde
The ballet, on now at New York City Center, imagines the renowned writer enclosed in a cell, tortured by images from his own works about the relationship between life and art.
The “grim” state of free speech in the US
On his first day back in office in January 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order “restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship.” More than a year and a half later, his administration is instead busy using government power to go after speech it dislikes.
Under the Gun: Understanding America’s Defense Spending Paradox
"How is it possible that the most expensive military in the history of the world doesn’t have enough ammunition to fight a war?" asks Joshua Keating.
Are Firing Squad Executions Seeing a Revival in the U.S.?
Supply-chain issues and a series of botched executions involving lethal injection are causing officials to weigh alternative options for carrying out the death penalty.
Mamdani’s School Plan Is Still MIA
Ten months into the Mamdani administration, education experts and reformers are not impressed.
My Sister’s Young Foster Child Is Becoming Violent. Should I Intervene?
I worry that the child is not receiving the care he needs and that my sister is in danger.
Paternity Leave Is More Than a Perk. It Builds a Baby’s Brain
Paternity leave and a father’s engagement during infancy is associated with better cognitive, social, and emotional regulation outcomes for the child, writes Alvin Thomas.
Why Francesca Hong is still on the campaign trail
The Wisconsin gubernatorial race was one of the most closely watched Democratic primaries in the country this year, pitting a democratic socialist, state Rep. Francesca Hong, against Milwaukee Democrat David Crowley, who received the endorsement of the state’s sitting Democratic governor, Tony Evers.
Who Won the Redistricting War?
Democrats and Republicans are in a race to the bottom—and the worst consequences will extend far beyond next month’s midterms.
How I Became a Lock Picker
For those who appreciate “locksport,” a well-crafted lock may be more interesting than whatever it locks up.
The Good-Hang Economy
The comedy-podcast boom is changing our idea of what it means to be funny.
As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones
For decades, the Tohono O’odham Nation collaborated with DHS to stave off a border wall. Despite their cooperation, the Trump administration is barreling forward with a project that would divide their community.
The Blistering Hollywood Satire of “Misty Green”
In Chris Rock’s film, Rosalind Eleazar gives a tremendous performance as a fast-fading TV veteran with a talent for acting, singing, and self-sabotage.
Richard Avedon’s Defining Early Fashion Shoots
Avedon was the first—and for a long time the only—staff photographer at The New Yorker, but he began his career at Harper’s Bazaar, transforming the fashion photograph in issue after sensational issue.
Kash Patel’s Slap Shot
The F.B.I. director’s Trump-inspired hockey team, the Dons, faced their rivals in a beer league. With rogue slap shots and hovering security agents, Patel was in the zone—or, at least, next to it.
She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning
As the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric goes to both sides of conflicts. She’s worried that our warring world is spiraling out of control.
How to Buy and Eat Seafood Ethically
Our investigation into the farmed fish industry found human-rights violations and health concerns. Here’s what you can do.
The Problem With Facebook Was Facebook
In May 2020, Wall Street Journal reporters Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman published a major story about Facebook. They quoted internal research, documents, and ... More »
Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment
What happens when you bet like a problem gambler on DraftKings and FanDuel? Reporter Jake Pearson spent 10 weeks on the apps to find out.
Will Donald Trump’s Corruption Matter in November?
The President’s self-dealing has been well documented. Do voters care—and will anyone ever pay?
What Darializa Avila Chevalier Saw at the NYC ICE Shooting
Darializa Avila Chevalier was at a community meeting in Harlem on Thursday afternoon when her phone began blowing up with news that plainclothes federal immigration officers had just shot a man ... More »
The Trump administration plans a public killing
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is planning a public killing. What’s happening? On Thursday, the Pentagon announced that it would execute Nidal Hasan, a former Army major sentenced to death for a 2009 mass shooting on a military base, publicly and on livestream. The execution, if it happens, would be unprecedented: The last widely reported publ
Trump’s New Press-Secretary Pick Is Straight Out of Central Casting
Katie Zacharia is a Fox News regular and spokesperson for Trump’s social-media company.
Checks and Balance newsletter: Plans to livestream an execution in America
John Prideaux, our executive editor, argues that making a spectacle of a Muslim gunman’s death is a deliberate political choice
New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction
The New York State Gaming Commission announced plans to require online sportsbooks to beef up user protections. The move follows reporting by ProPublica and others that raised questions about how apps like DraftKings treat problem gamblers.
Professional sumo-wrestling comes to America
Meet the people betting Americans will swoon over Japan’s ancient pastime
America’s good hurricane luck is about to run out
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White House Taps Katie Zacharia as Next Press Secretary
The White House has selected conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to serve as the next press secretary, a White House official has confirmed to TIME.
Breaking Down the Ending of ‘Take Charge of My Heart’
A woman who electrically shocks anyone she touches meets a man with an artificial heart in the supernatural and romantic K-drama
Season 2 Update: Curtis Flowers Has Died
He was found dead in his home at age fifty-six.
Carbon Accounting May Be the Most Important Climate Fight You’ve Never Heard About
A debate around how to measure emissions and who is responsible for each ton of carbon could reshape climate policy as we know it.
The Reporter Nicholas Lemann on California’s Battle to Pass a Billionaire Tax
A measure to tax the ultra-wealthy in California is a bellwether progressive issue. Why are so many Democrats skeptical?
Canada’s Plans for Donald Trump
Canadians think America “is toxic and broken and can never be trusted again,” Chrystia Freeland, the former Deputy Prime Minister, tells David Remnick, and they’re seeking allies abroad.
NYPD Releases ICE Shooting Bodycam Footage
A day after a federal immigration agent shot a man in New York City, the New York Police Department released footage from one of their officers responding to the shooting.
Who are the violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank?
In the weeks and months following Hamas’s brutal October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, and Israel’s devastating campaign in Gaza that followed, the world’s attention turned away from the West Bank.
The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official
The top Pentagon official left Alvarez & Marsal Capital after ProPublica started looking into his financial ties. The contracts with a related company are another example of firms close to the Trump administration landing lucrative deals.
In the Dark: Season 2
The investigative podcast In the Dark examines why Curtis Flowers, a Black man in Mississippi, was tried six times for the same crime, revealing a town divided by race and a conviction supported by questionable evidence.
Anthropic’s God Complex
Anthropic’s “constitution” for Claude, its large language model, contains a disarming pledge. The authors want AI to “be safe” and “a good person” who will “help people i... More »
With Livestream Killing, Hegseth Goes Full Barbarian
For a sizable majority of the world, capital punishment is a remnant of barbarism from an increasingly distant past. Its persistence in the United States is an example of the dark side of American exceptionalism. According to Amnesty International, the U.S. is
How Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Is Wading Into the Texas Senate Battle
Angela Paxton, who is divorcing the Republican Texas Senate candidate, is breaking her silence on the race—while avoiding mentioning him.
What’s Driving the French Student Protests
A movement born in the Paris banlieues has mobilized young people against diminished school conditions and accumulating problems at home and beyond.
MLK Day Out, Trump’s Birthday In? All His Holiday Changes
Since returning to office, Donald Trump has been trying to flex his executive authority by changing Americans’ calendars. The president doesn’t actually have the power to unilaterally create... More »
On the Ground at the Power to the People Festival, a Day of Protest Music and Solidarity
Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello convened the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Jack Black and more musicians to channel protest through song.
How the Right Music Can Relieve Pain
A new study suggests that certain songs may have analgesic effects.
Fjord Details a Family’s Sudden Nightmare in Norway
Cristian Mungiu's drama starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve is drawn from a real-life child protection case in Norway.
China Wants to Sell The World on Xinjiang-Farmed Fish
But a new investigation reveals a struggle over fraud, trust, and the political remaking of a heavily scrutinized region.
Rosalind Eleazar Gives One of the Year's Best Performances in the Acerbic and Tender Misty Green
It was probably around 100 years ago that stalwart Hollywood star Marie Dressler said, “You’re only as good as your last picture.” Today, that hard-nosed observation not only holds; in a culture measured out in here-today-gone-tomorrow limited series and independent films that fail to find their audience, it’s more apt, and more potentially heartbreaking, than ever.
A Victim of Soicumstance
The Day's Most Fascinating News for October 9th, 2026
Why South Korea and Ukraine Are Fighting Over Two Prisoners of War
“South Korea and Ukraine must look beyond the diplomatic dispute over North Korean prisoners of war to protect their partnership,“writes Andrew Yeo.
AI Chatbots Often Fail To Help Users In Mental-Health Crisis
As more people turn to AI chatbots to share their most distressing thoughts, companies are making pivotal decisions about how their platforms respond to users in the midst of mental-health crises. According to new research conducted by Scale AI and shared exclusively with TIME, chatbots are adept at discerning when a user is in crisis, but often fail to provide adequate help.
The Cornell 7 Case Demands More Than Outrage
“National outrage helps shake people up enough to pay attention,” writes Tarana Burke. “But culture won't shift just because we change laws and elect better politicians.”
Antarctica’s penguins are sending us a distress signal
This story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
U.S. Expands Crackdown on Green Cards, Student Exchange Visas
The Administration said it is suspending green cards for Microsoft and other companies and probing nine universities over alleged visa fraud.
Mamdani’s Real Test Is Curbing Antisemitism
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, like his predecessors, would like us all to pay close attention to numbers that show him to be successful and maybe spend less time on data suggesting things aren’t going so well. “Filling in 200,000 potholes, delivering universal child care for 2-year-olds, winning more tha... More »
The New Fight to Legitimize Conversion Therapy
Parents, clinicians, and anyone who cares about LGBTQ+ young people should be paying attention, writes Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez.
Footballese, the Most American Vernacular
In N.F.L. commentary, expertise is celebrated, even craved, by the masses.
The Vertiginous Revelations of “You Can See Everything”
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s interrogation of Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced Theranos founder, is a compelling spectacle of manipulation, suspicion, and apparent sincerity.
“Lincoln in the Bardo” Gets an Opera at the Met
Also: an Animal Collective reunion, the reverent art of Malcolm Peacock, a new jazz documentary from 1972, and more.
How Rick Bragg Became His Generation’s Bard of the South
The Alabamian writer has published multiple acclaimed memoirs about his humble roots and is at work on another, which may be his last. His writing has also been dogged by controversy.
In “Musk,” Alex Gibney Punctures Elon’s Self-Mythology
“To make this film, I set out to solve a mystery,” Gibney says in the documentary. “How could Musk assume so much power, and why had we given it to him?”
Ken Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose
Records show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million in security. We could only connect 138 of those trips and $553,000 in security costs to state business.
An Arizona County’s “Housing Hub” Is a Dead End for Many Homeless Families
Family homelessness in Maricopa County has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. But shelters are full, and it can take months to get in, leaving parents with little to no help.
Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The South African jurist has been recognized “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” said Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Every Generation’s Campus Rape Story Is New
Politics, technology and sexual norms change. But the power dynamics — and the outrage — are familiar.
The Social Reckoning Omits Way More Than Trump’s Name
There were signs of trouble for The Social Reckoning well before the film hit theaters this week. Some arose from the production itself; the movie required
Mamdani Demands Trump End ICE Operations in New York After Shooting
The response to the incident tests the friendship between the New York mayor and the President.
Why We Must Invest in Scientists, Not Just Science
“It is through patient, painstaking work, driven by curiosity and pursued through personal dedication and sacrifice, that scientific advancement occurs,” writes Nicholas B. Dirks.
We’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial
Last year, many of America’s largest health insurers vowed to reduce their use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense. The industry’s pledge came after massive backlash to the process from patients, providers and politicians. ProPublica’s reporting has found it can delay or outright deny patients’ critical medical care.
“Fjord” Keeps the Faith
In Cristian Mungiu’s drama, a family of conservative Christian immigrants in Norway collide with the progressive values of the European welfare state.
The Dumocrats Are Coming for Trump, and All He Can Do Is Call Them Names
A report from the President’s campaign tour through the formerly safe precincts of red America.
60 Million Kids Auto-Enrolled in Trump Accounts: What Parents Should Know
Here's how the investment accounts for children work, and how you can claim one for your child.
No one wants to be “Data Center Dave”
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Anne Carson’s Ecstatic Minimalism
The new Nobel laureate uses finely wrought forms to constrain a terrible excess of feeling.
J.D. Vance Went to Yale and Can’t Define Socialism
If there is any word found more frequently than socialism in 2026 Republican rhetoric, it’s unclear what it would be. That’s particularly true if you count deployment of communism as an interchangeable insult applied to virtually every Democratic candidate from sea to shining se... More »
Is this the cure for Alzheimer’s?
The videos are astonishing. In one scene, a senior Chinese woman appears lost in the wilderness of dementia, unable to answer basic questions; in the next, she seems to be lucidly chatting and shucking beans for dinner. By all appearances, years of cognitive decline had been rapidly reversed after the patient underwent an experimental new surgery.
Exclusive: Senate Investigation Challenges Big Tech’s Case for AI Data Centers
A new report co-authored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren argues that major tech firms are misleading the public about the costs and benefits around data center projects.
What You Need to Know About Hurricane Isaias
A storm is heading towards the gulf coast, ending what was a quiet start to the Atlantic hurricane season. Tropical storm Isaias intensified into a hurricane early Thursday morning—making it the first hurricane four months into the Atlantic season. Currently a strong Category 2 hurricane, Isaias could reach Category 3 before making landfall sometime in the next two days.
Eye Cells May Have Been Rejuvenated for the First Time in People
An experimental therapy addresses aging cells in the eye that can lead to vision loss.
The Great Healthcare Cost Hike Is Here
"Here’s how the looming healthcare hike will impact insurance costs, wherever you get your coverage," write Neale Mahoney and Abigail Sanchez.
The Craziest Details of the Kimberly Guilfoyle Donor Scandal
When Donald Trump named Kimberly Guilfoyle the U.S. ambassador to Greece in late 2024, the prevailing wisdom was that it had less to do with her diplomatic bona fides than it did her being the ex-... More »
U.S. Lawmakers Launch Sexual Abuse Probe of Youth Sports Giant AAU
Bipartisan leadership of a powerful House committee demanded answers from the Amateur Athletic Union after a ProPublica and Washington Post investigation found that the massive youth sports organization has failed to protect kids from sexual abuse.
The Real Story of the Prairieland Activists Accused of Being Antifa
The strange story behind the first federal terrorism prosecution of American protesters.
‘Carrie’: Finale of Mike Flanagan Series, Explained
How the Prime Video series upends the tragedy of Stephen King's horror classic
Trump’s Vote-Buying Checks Are in the Mail
There is no better reflection of the purely transactional nature of Donald Trump’s politics than his love for buying Americans’ affections with cold hard cash. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was the country’s ... More »
Meet the Nobel Peace Prize Contenders Who Could Beat Trump This Year
Trump has long campaigned for himself to win a Nobel Peace Prize, insisting he is deserving of the prestigious honor. Here's a look at the people and organizations that could beat him.
Student Protesters in France are Holding Signs Referencing May 1968. Here’s Why It’s Significant
A student uprising in France in May 1968 almost toppled the government after millions of workers joined the protest movement and went on strike. The memory of that incident lives on in students and lawmakers alike, experts tell TIME.
Liability law will not tame AI
Courts may take years to sort out legal standards for frontier firms
Big Tobacco’s lessons for Big Oil
A lawsuit over climate change reaches the Supreme Court
How not to make campuses safer
Shifting rules are failing students and universities alike
Will Congress ever assert itself on Iran?
If Democrats win the midterms, they may try
Kansas Has Emerged as a Senate Battleground State. Here’s Why It Matters
Kansas’s suddenly competitive Senate race could help decide control of the chamber—and signal how much the midterm map has changed.
Cupertino Is More Fun Than a Tech-Dystopian Legal Drama Has Any Right to Be
'The Good Wife' creators Robert and Michelle King return to CBS with an unfeasibly fun legal drama set in Silicon Valley
‘I Think I’m the Best Player in the NBA.’ The Excellence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The OKC Thunder superstar believes he's the best player in the NBA
What if making your neighborhood safer means breaking the rules?
Jonathan Hale was ready to lay down his paint rollers. Hale, a law student turned viral road safety advocate, had run into legal trouble for painting his own DIY crosswalks across some of Los Angeles’s most dangerous intersections. In a meeting with LA Mayor Karen Bass earlier this year, he told her that if the city could commit to making its own streets safer for pedestrians, then he would stop his own vigilante activism.
Site Unseen
The Day's Most Fascinating News for October 8th, 2026
The rise of gas station opioids
They have fun names like Feel Free, Smurphs, and Hazy Tabz. They come in colorful packages and in gummy form. They’re widely available at gas stations, corner stores, and smoke shops across the country.
Black Democrats are facing a crossroads
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every week. Let’s get into it.
Club Med, a Disney Cruise and an Exploding Starship: SpaceX Used Bystander Videos to Track Falling Debris
A heavily redacted report obtained from the FAA by ProPublica reveals that SpaceX used videos from tourists and travelers in the Caribbean to help track falling debris after one of its Starship rockets exploded last year.
Nobody Is Ready for the AI-Agent Flood
In September, small businesses around the country started receiving strange phone calls. “Hi, this is [Name],” they would begin before informing the recipient they were calling on someone else’s behalf. “I’ll be transcribing this call,” they would disclose, then launch straight into a request: “I... More »
Trump Administration Proposes $70K Fee for International Students to Work in U.S
The proposal aims to crack down on the Optional Practical Training program, which DHS claims is a “magnet for fraud.”
Medically Misunderstood
Clearly your five-year-old tattoo is causing the infection, so let this be a lesson to you . . .
Experts Agree: Nobody Knows What ‘Bimonthly’ or ‘Biweekly’ Means
Couldn’t we impose some rules-based order, etching a single meaning of “bimonthly” on a stone pillar? Probably not.
Sweden Has 267,570 Islands. I Walked Across 20 of Them
Traveling through the Stockholm Archipelago on foot meant watching everyone else sail by. It also meant unraveling the maze of lives and experiences that shaped it.
The Battle for Kips Bay: Movie Fans vs. Big Medicine
Jack Greenberg, in his brown Merrells, white socks, and transition glasses working overtime on an unseasonably hot Friday afternoon in October, looks the part of a movie buff. On his phone, the 25-year-old programmer has the receipts to back it up. “I have all the math,” he says, pulling up a spr... More »
American Academy of Pediatrics Renews Call for Ban on Raw Milk
Citing the growing popularity of unpasteurized milk and the damage it can do to children, the nation’s largest professional group of pediatricians is seeking a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of raw dairy products.
At San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins
The President returned to deep-red Texas to rally for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid, while revealing at times his own trepidation that one of the Republican Party’s longest winning streaks may be about to end on his watch.
Why Donald Trump Is Pausing His Crackdown on Salvadoran Immigrants
The President’s delay in ending Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans highlights a tension between his nativist agenda and the industries that rely on immigrant labor.
How October 7 changed everything
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Jewish communities in Israel and around the world are currently marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks that killed 1,200 people and triggered the war in Gaza. Memorials for the victims of the attacks have been held at homes,
Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industry
The Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations. It did not release a specific proposal but said it would make
Social Security $90 checks: You might get an extra direct deposit from the SSA tomorrow. What to know
The government is sending a one-time $90 payment to more than 20 million Social Security recipients to help with their Medicare Part B coverage premiums, President Donald Trump announced in a statement. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65-years-old or older, and for younger people with long-term disabilities or end-stage renal disease, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Of the over 70 million people enrolled in Medicare, 63 million Americans are currently
Most Americans Want to Stop Changing the Clocks. Here’s Why Senators Are Hesitating
A bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. passed the House this summer. But senators are split on the measure.
Attorneys describe Christa Pike's emotional reaction after waking up
On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.
Trump brushes off question about handing out cash before election
President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,” the president said in the Oval Office, when the Independent’s Andrew Feinberg
HBCU students sue Missouri for $549M, citing underfunding
Current and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state has underfunded the institution for decades. The students want the state to pay almost $549 million to a fund that would go toward campus repairs and other university needs. The case centers around a law that requires certain state money to go
FBI foils alleged terrorist attack at Minneapolis's Mall of America
Per an FBI source, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an attack to kill non-Muslims
He’s Witnessed a Dozen Executions. He Has a Clear Answer as to Which Method Is Most Humane
Would you rather die by lethal injection or firing squad?
The Best Watches of 2026 (So Far)
The latest update includes some of the year’s most righteous timepieces, including my own personal must-haves.
Hegseth unveils Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln crew after lengthy deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the highest unit award, the Presidential Unit Citation, to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group crew Wednesday upon the aircraft carrier’s return to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Hegseth praised the crew for supporting the U.S. military’s operations against Iran and helping enforce the
Rubio calls for new era of power between US, Europe, with ancient Greece as backdrop
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for a new era of U.S. and European power on the global stage in a major speech delivered in Athens, Greece, with a dramatic background provided by the ancient Acropolis and the setting Mediterranean sun. He said the U.S. and its allies stand at a crossroads of
Young workers are turning toward AI-proof jobs
Entry level jobs are an endangered animal, at least in professions exposed to disruption from AI. While new grads are still seeing opportunities in fields like real estate, utilities and construction, the overall hiring market has been brutal: a whopping 48% of recent college graduates were unemployed (5.6%) or underemployed (42%) and working in jobs that didn’t require a degree in the second quarter of 2026.
Forget set-jetting. ‘Lore-tripping’ is the weird new way Gen Z is traveling
When planning a vacation, many might look for a warm spot to escape the cold weather, a romantic destination for an anniversary, or maybe a cultural hotspot for art geeks. But Gen Z seems to have different priorities when it comes to booking a getaway.
Who controls California politics? A new index tracks the state’s top political donors
When it burst into widespread use as a result of the 1976 movie All the President’s Men, the phrase “Follow the money” referred to political influence or corruption and how to track it.
Mamdani Couldn’t Resist Attacking Israel in October 7 Statement
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s strained relationship with New York’s Jewish Establishment is not likely to improve after Wednesday morning. More »
Trump predicts 'Trump Accounts' will limit spread of socialism, communism
President Trump said Wednesday his administration’s new investment accounts for children will have a “huge effect” in reducing positive views of socialism and communism among young Americans. During an event in the Oval Office promoting the “Trump Accounts,” the president said children will be “watching their accounts” grow until gaining control over them upon turning
Cantwell unveils new AI framework
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unveiled a framework Wednesday for regulating artificial intelligence amid growing pressure on lawmakers to address the technology's risks. Cantwell laid out a set of principles for how Congress and the executive branch should approach AI, arguing that to "manage risks
Lawmakers demand answers on Amateur Athletic Union sex abuse scandal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking for answers from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) over its handling of sex abuse allegations within its ranks. In a letter to AAU leadership, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and ranking member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) called it "unacceptable that AAU is failing to
House Republican defends GOP ahead of midterms: 'We did our job'
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter (R) defended the Republican Party’s strategy ahead of the midterm elections, as President Trump urges Americans to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.” CNN’s Jake Tapper questioned Carter on Tuesday about the effectiveness of the president’s message this election cycle, in which his party is fighting to
The American Dream just hit a staggering new price tag
In what won’t feel like news to many Americans, a new report underscores that the affordability crisis is real—and getting worse.
Why Trump’s use of a trans slur on Truth Social is even more insidious than it seems
Keeping up with every vector of Trump-generated outrage is like playing a never-ending rigged game of whack-a-mole. For instance, in what might be considered a microcosm of this entire era, much of the backlash to the president’s use of an anti-transgender slur in a Truth Social post on Monday was quickly drowned out by the fuller-throated backlash to the president also seemingly inviting Iran to “take out” a pair of major California cities later that day.
Treasury Secretary Said to Spit in His Own Food When Angry
As Republicans facing down the loss of the House can tell you, the economy is not looking good for many Americans. Wages
FCC considers loosening rules on political robocalls with AI voices before midterms
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls, including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before November’s midterm elections.
Trump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon
President Trump said Wednesday that he does not think the suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon. "We don't think so," the president said in the Oval Office. He said Russia has said they "have it under control." "They're sharing it a little bit with our people. I expect them to share it a lot
Donald Trump’s untenable strategy for AI
The president’s desire to unleash the technology is running into political reality
Fetterman more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than Democrats: poll
A new poll found Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) is more popular among Pennsylvania Republicans over Democrats following his virtual appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention in September. The Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, found 72 percent of Pennsylvania Republicans held a favorable opinion on Fetterman, 19 percent viewed the senator negatively and 7 percent said
Crypto is moving from wallet to worksite
A contractor finishes a job on Friday. The crew wants to get paid, customers want to settle invoices, and business partners want access to money over the weekend.
Tillis says McConnell's brain is 'as sharp as it ever was'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) brain “is as sharp as it ever was” following the Kentucky Republican’s recent months-long absence from the upper chamber after a fall. “The difference between the [former President] Biden situation and the Mitch situation is I’ve had conversations with Mitch,” Tillis told MS NOW’s
Super Bowl LXI to stream on Disney+
Disney is betting big on streaming as the company gets set to air Super Bowl LXI next year in Los Angeles. The NFL's championship game will air on Disney+, the media conglomerate's flagship digital subscription platform, as its main television network ABC and sports arm ESPN broadcast the game on linear channels. This year will
12 Prime Day Jacket Deals 2026 Right in Time for Fall
This is prime time for all outerwear obsessives and you can get a steep discount courtesy of Amazon's October Big Deal Days.
Ken Paxton Is Kicking the GOP Lifeguards Trying to Save Him
There are three central things to understand about the embattled U.S. Senate campaign of Texas attorney general Ken Paxton. More »
Trump: I could have done 'bad things' to Hillary Clinton, Biden, Obama
President Trump said he could have done “bad things” to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with former Presidents Obama and Biden, when asked about potential Democratic efforts to impeach him. “I could have done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could have done very, very bad things to Joe Biden,” Trump said
81 US military aircraft, drones damaged during Iran war: Report
At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the war against Iran began early this year, according to a new report prepared for members of Congress. The Monday report, produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), showed the military has sustained losses of uncrewed platforms, including 45 MQ-9 Reaper
October 7: How Can So Many People Celebrate a Massacre?
Remember, pro-Palestinian protesters cheered cold-blooded mass murder on October 7 even before Israel retaliated.