Homeland Security Is Monitoring Activists Building Anti-Flock Tech SparrowMap uses volunteer cameras to track the police in the same way police track the public. The government considers it a potential threat. Reason · Sep 23
The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who’ll be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House The Independent UK · Sep 23
The Medical Information Boom Is Creating a New Patient Responsibility Healthcare's information age has arrived with a complication. Patients can now investigate symptoms, compare treatments, and explore emerging therapies within minutes, yet the ability to find an answer may not entirely guarantee the ability to interpret it. Medical Daily · Sep 23
US Department of War holds Energy Innovation Expo; showcases latest power generation and transmission technologies The US Department of War (DOW) held the Energy Innovation Expo which showcased the latest power generation and transmission projects to support the rising needs of United States’ defence technologies. Assistant Secretary of Defence for Energy, Installations and Environment spoke about the DOW's key energy focus areas: the Golden Dome,… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Rural voters helped power Trump’s victories. Now their support is slipping About half of rural American voters believe the economy is worse off now than when President Donald Trump returned to office The Independent UK · Sep 23
Orange County Paid People To Get Rid Of Legal E-Bikes. But Why? Orange County paid people to surrender legal e-bikes alongside e-motos. But does destroying them actually make streets safer? RideApart · Sep 23
What's Suwalki gap? Europe's 'achilles heel' that it fears could be Putin's target Barely 100 kilometres long, the Suwalki Gap is the only route by land connecting the three Baltic states (Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia) to the rest of Nato. The European leaders and security officials worry it could become the place where Vladimir Putin chooses to test the alliance without firing the… The Times of India · Sep 23
Terminally ill woman behind ‘Deb’s law’ can now choose how she dies Illinois became the first state in the Midwest, and the 13th state overall alongside the District of Columbia, to pass the measure The Independent UK · Sep 23
The real AI threat isn’t China, it’s accelerationism The U.S. and China should make AI safety a shared priority, not a race for dominance. Fortune · Sep 22
Four AI doomsday scenarios researchers claim could put humanity at risk - and how they benefit the industry More people are beginning to worry about the risks of the technology that has dazzled the world with its astounding capabilities The Independent UK · Sep 23
SSI vs SSDI: How the two disability programs differ - Eligibility, Payments and key differences explained Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provide financial support to eligible individuals. SSI is designed for those with limited income, while SSDI is based on work history. The maximum monthly payments for SSI in 2026 are $994 for individuals and $1,491 for couples. Recipients of SSI… The Economic Times · Sep 23
President Trump's Legal Argument in Support of Excluding CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House Here's an excerpt from the opposition to plaintiffs' temporary restraining order motion (for my view on why the plaintiffs should… The post President Trump's Legal Argument in Support of Excluding CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House appeared first on Reason Magazine. Reason · Sep 23
Europe frets about Trump. But soon he could be the least of our problems The US relationship is stabilising, but how will Europe face up to Russia and China if President Le Pen is in power, asks political risk consultant Mujtaba Rahman The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
US fuel prices surge ahead of midterm elections 2026; Republican candidates face pressure as voters struggle with rising costs With midterm elections looming, soaring diesel prices are causing alarm among Republican candidates. In response to the economic strain, many are advocating for a ban on diesel exports, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on farmers and consumers alike. This call to action comes against a backdrop of escalating global… The Economic Times · Sep 22
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Trump invades the UN with a brutish speech Gone was any shred of US idealism. It was a spectacle of raw power – a power that is likely to only diminish in the years ahead
Reason · Sep 22 The 'Strange Death' of Libertarianism Is Greatly Exaggerated On some of the key policy questions of the second Trump administration, libertarians are clearly punching above their weight.
The Times of India · Sep 22 1897 Wisconsin jail museum saved from demolition after last-minute preservation push Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline. After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to…
The Conversation · Sep 22 Russia-Ukraine war is accelerating the dangerous race toward fully autonomous drones A battlefield dominated by fully autonomous drones capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention sounds like a dystopian sci-fi plot. And while that scenario has not yet arrived, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has moved modern warfare a notch down that road.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Why Social Security gives some families $255 after death while eligible survivors can receive monthly benefits - a rule unchanged since 1954 A viral TikTok about a family receiving just $255 after paying more than $1 million into Social Security has sparked debate over what happens after death. The bigger story is survivor benefits, who qualifies for them, and why Social Security is structured as insurance rather than a personal savings account.
Reason · Sep 22 No, Banning Diesel Exports Won't Lower Gas Prices It would actually make a bad situation worse in the long run.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Russia could widen Ukraine war, test NATO with covert attacks, Europe warns More than four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a stagnant frontline and intensifying covert activity across Europe are fuelling concern that Moscow could widen the conflict beyond Ukraine. Western officials and European leaders are warning of sabotage, cyberattacks, drone incidents and possible tests of NATO’s resolve.
The Economic Times · Sep 22 Have you ever wondered what would happen if a Social Security payment suddenly turned into a $20,000 debt? One 82-year-old woman’s notice made her daughter look closer at the finances she thought she knew The letter arrives without warning, stating that the Social Security Administration has paid a beneficiary $20,000 more than they were entitled to receive. For an 82-year-old woman who has managed her finances independently for decades, the initial reaction is often shock. An overpayment notice does not indicate deliberate fraud. The…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Big tech says AI can find a cure for cancer. So where is it? Alongside warnings about its ability to destroy humanity, artificial intelligence is also hailed for its potential to revolutionise health treatment. Just how far can it take us?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22 Never mind Trump – if Europe wants to save Nato, it must win over the American people Mark Rutte has the right idea – go beyond Washington and make the case for the transatlantic alliance to the public. They may well have a willing ear, says Leslie Vinjamuri, CEO of Chicago Council on Global Affairs
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 CIA Allegedly Hunting Nordic Aliens Who 'Look Like Tall Scandinavian People' in Small Colorado Towns A claim that the CIA searched 23andMe and Ancestry for DNA linked to alleged 'Nordic' aliens has resurfaced, but no evidence or official records support it.