Top

Highest score, last 24h

Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.

motherjones.com3.9K pts21h agodiscuss

Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

We recently reported that more than 500 American citizens have been detained by immigration agents. Now House members are moving to make it easier for those detained to seek justice through the courts...

propublica.org3.6K pts20h agodiscuss

What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says

"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.

kyivindependent.com2.8K pts20h agodiscuss

How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

propublica.org2.1K pts5h agodiscuss

Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

lemonde.fr2K pts14h agodiscuss

Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

kyivindependent.com1.9K pts17h agodiscuss

Exclusive: Senators blast Trump's plan to rig child deportation proceedings

"Under your plan," they wrote, the children’s attorneys work for the administration: "That is unacceptable."

motherjones.com1.5K pts19h agodiscuss

Abdul-El Sayed turns a question about the Muslim Brotherhood into a viral moment in Michigan’s Senate race

How an Abdul El-Sayed Opponent Handed Him a Campaign Highlight

wsj.com1.4K pts21h agodiscuss

Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

newrepublic.com1.2K pts18h agodiscuss

Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

npr.org1.1K pts10h agodiscuss

On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

propublica.org1K pts15h agodiscuss

'We will fight' — We asked Ukrainian soldiers about Trump's latest outburst

U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 claimed his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple." In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that his decision to ease sanctions on Russia whi...

kyivindependent.com903 pts21h agodiscuss

Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

aljazeera.com831 pts14h agodiscuss

A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

npr.org829 pts23h agodiscuss

Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

nytimes.com825 pts11h agodiscuss

Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Authorities say federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.

apnews.com812 pts21h agodiscuss

Kohen Wiley Shooting ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi AG Says

The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s…

mississippifreepress.org639 pts23h agodiscuss

Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

apnews.com627 pts15h agodiscuss

Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

theguardian.com602 pts3h agodiscuss

Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

npr.org559 pts16h agodiscuss

'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

latimes.com558 pts17h agodiscuss

Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...

theguardian.com546 pts23h agodiscuss

Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission

The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.

lemonde.fr535 pts16h agodiscuss

Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Delays in approving transfers from partner countries coincide with a worsening rupture between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

washingtonpost.com520 pts18h agodiscuss

U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

pbs.org516 pts15h agodiscuss

svpn news

← Back to stories

▲

Richard Riehle, 'Office Space' character actor, dies at 78

usatoday.com ↗

3 pts48 minutes ago0 commentsfavorite

Richard Riehle has died. The prolific actor boasted hundreds of film and TV credits including "Grounded for Life," "Bridesmaids" and "Office Space."

No comments yet.

← Back to stories

New

Just in

Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation

Two men have been re-arrested over an alleged plot near RAF Fairford, police said.

news.sky.com0 pts1m agodiscuss

Whittier honored for supporting the World War II effort in Alaska | Alaska Beacon

The Prince William Sound town of Whittier is sometimes called the “strangest town in Alaska” because nearly all of its roughly 250 residents dwell in a single high-rise building. Now it has another cl...

alaskabeacon.com0 pts1m agodiscuss

Trump isn't delivering 'legally required' debt relief to student-loan borrowers, new legal filing says

A student-loan borrower advocacy group said the Education Department should be held in contempt for failing to process borrower defense discharges.

businessinsider.com0 pts1m agodiscuss

‘Bad decisions’: Man convicted for taking Peachy the flamingo from Las Vegas hotel

Mitchell Fairbarn found guilty of animal cruelty after prosecutors say he hurt and frightened the 27-year-old bird

theguardian.com12 pts2m agodiscuss

Trump sued over 50% tariffs on Canada in latest trade challenge

A new lawsuit challenges President Donald Trump's tariffs on a range of Canadian goods using Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

cnbc.com4 pts2m agodiscuss

Brand assaulted woman at radio station in 'frenzied' attack, court told

Russell Brand's fourth accuser has told a London court the entertainer sexually assaulted her at the radio station where she worked in front of his entourage, who did nothing.

abc.net.au2 pts2m agodiscuss

Hermione Lee: Biography is a dying art

When little is private, what secrets remain for biographers to unveil?

prospectmagazine.co.uk2 pts3m agodiscuss

Blighty newsletter: The tinpot “terrorists”

Hugo Gye, our Britain political correspondent, on the absurdity of Palestine Action

economist.com3 pts3m agodiscuss

Winners of the 2026 Epson International Pano Awards

A collection of some of the highest-scoring images from the 17th edition of this panoramic-photo competition

theatlantic.com6 pts3m agodiscuss

20% Airfare Hike In 2027? Airlines Warn Jet Fuel Costs Are Squeezing Margins

A winter of higher airfares is coming, say aviation experts.

forbes.com13 pts3m agodiscuss

CNN threatens legal action if it keeps being banned from Air Force One

A federal judge has restored the cable giant’s White House access, but it’s still prevented from flying on the president’s plane.

washingtonpost.com10 pts3m agodiscuss

Alberta Gives Its Answer: ‘The Separation Stuff Is Crap’ | The Tyee

Voters soundly reject pursuing a split from Canada. But anti-immigrant proposals were winning.

thetyee.ca20 pts6m agodiscuss

Tommy Robinson told Daily Mail editor 'expect me to come knocking' in voicemail, court hears

Daily Mail journalists told the court they felt at risk of attack from Robinson's supporters on second day of trial.

pressgazette.co.uk3 pts6m agodiscuss

Webb Captures Stellar Jets

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed many protostars and stars within the glowing gases of NGC 7129. Hot, atomic hydrogen gas is shown here in the golden region, while cooler, molecular hydrogen gas, shocked by embedded protostars, is represented in red. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI) An image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Oct. 6, 2026, reveals a cauldron of cosmic creation. Webb has unveiled numerous stars formerly hidden by clouds of dust in a stellar nursery known as NGC 7129, which resides about 3,300 light-years from Earth. Learn more about this region – and tour it in an interactive experience. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; Image Processing: Alyssa Pagan (STScI)

nasa.gov5 pts7m agodiscuss

NASA Experimental Mars Helicopter Blade Designs Target Longer Flights

Ingenuity roamx-0201 Ingenuity roamx-0201 Ingenuity roamx-0201 Curtain Toggle 2-Up Image Details Rotor blade cross-sections highlight the thinner profile of the roamx-0201 design (right) compared to the more traditional, rounded shape used by NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which accomplished the first powered flight on Mars. NASA researchers are developing the future of flight on Mars, laying the groundwork for helicopters with the ability to fly higher and farther while conducting science on the Red Planet. Using high-fidelity computer simulations and wind tunnel tests, engineers are reimagining the rotorcraft blades that could carry the next generation of Mars flyers. NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter made history as the first powered aircraft to fly on another planet. The SkyFall mission, scheduled for launch in 2028, builds on that legacy with a trio of helicopters destined for Mars exploration. Both missions utilize a blade designed to operate in Mars’ thin atmosphere, with a curved edge reminiscent of but distinct from blades used on Earth. Researchers are exploring unconventional blade designs that are thinner and sharper, aiming to enable future missions after Sk

nasa.gov3 pts8m agodiscuss

The US has revoked over 300,000 visas in Trump’s second term, DoS says

The revocations targeted US visa holders who had allegedly broken the law, a spokesperson said.

aljazeera.com8 pts8m agodiscuss

Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued

A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday

aljazeera.com7 pts8m agodiscuss

Canada, Turkey set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, source says

NATO allies Canada and Turkey are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral ‌cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.

reuters.com25 pts8m agodiscuss

MEPs push to use EU regional funds for affordable housing and climate‑proofing cities

The European Parliament called on more spending to build affordable houses, using funds for regional development that currently comprise up to a third of the present EU budget.

euobserver.com7 pts8m agodiscuss

Exclusive: S.F.’s long-delayed Fillmore co-op redevelopment gets financial boost, new timeline

A 115-unit affordable housing building for seniors would precede market-rate towers planned for the four-block site in San Francisco.

sfchronicle.com6 pts8m agodiscuss

The Separatist Dream Is Over. Danielle Smith Might Be Too | The Tyee

The UCP government faces a major reckoning after a costly referendum.

thetyee.ca23 pts8m agodiscuss

As violent riots and looting rock France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen is seizing the moment

Marine Le Pen has used the unrest to cast herself as the voice of reason, order and strict controls on immigration.

nbcnews.com11 pts8m agodiscuss

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton’s campaign condemns ad featuring her estranged mother

politico.com33 pts9m agodiscuss

Airman who fell to his death during Hegseth stunt identified as 15-year veteran

Tech Sergeant Ian Patterson tragically fell 150ft to his death during a pregame show for the annual Salute to Armed Forces and Veterans game at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

irishstar.com3 pts9m agodiscuss

Was Bigfoot a hoax? Through evidence and testimonials, 'Capturing Bigfoot' argues yes

Director Marq Evans and Clint Patterson, the son of Roger Patterson, who captured the Bigfoot footage, spoke about the film's revelations; plus, we offer several more docs to stream now.

latimes.com15 pts9m agodiscuss