Politics

What happened Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer (R) asked the Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday to prohibit nearly 100,000 longtime residents from voting in state and local elections this year, because the state has no evidence they submitted proof of …

What happened Meta announced on Tuesday that all users under 18 will have their Instagram accounts modified. The new “teen accounts” will be private by default, meaning only followers they approve can see their posts, and users 13 to 15 …

‘Our solution to the housing crisis’ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tina Smith at The New York Times It’s “becoming nearly impossible for working-class people to buy and keep a roof over their heads,” and Congress “must respond with a plan that …

What happened Exploding pagers killed at least 11 people in Lebanon on Tuesday, including an 8-year-old girl, and wounded about 2,800 others, health officials said. Hezbollah said it was the target of the attack and eight of its fighters were …

In a MAGA world of extreme-sounding influencers and agitators, Laura Loomer stands out. She has promoted conspiracy theories suggesting that 9/11 was an “inside job” and suggested that various American gun massacres were really carried out by “crisis actors” or …

Each fall you can practically hear the country’s restaurant community screech with joy. Because that is when some of the States’ finest food-centric publications debut their annual lists of the best restaurants and chefs in the nation. They send battalions …

These days, more young people are being transparent about choosing to estrange themselves from family members they consider toxic. In viral videos posted to social media, they break down why they chose this path to separation, a process known among …

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It’s telling that I first came across Unplugged on Instagram. With each scroll, Meta’s almighty algorithm fed me more images of their off-grid digital detox cabins. The marketing was undeniably effective: the deeper I went into my feed, the more …

Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad is reportedly behind the operation that caused thousands of Hezbollah’s pagers to detonate across Lebanon.  Israel has not claimed responsibility for the “unprecedented” security breach among Lebanon’s armed militant group. It killed at least 12 people …

The Labour government’s new bill on employment rights could make flexible working a “default” entitlement for employees.  Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, who will present the bill next month, said he wanted to end a “culture of presenteeism” championed by previous …

This year’s Booker Prize shortlist features more women than ever before, and “it’s the strongest in years”, said Johanna Thomas-Corr in The Times. Five of the six books to make “the cut” are written by female authors – a stark …

The Princess of Wales has held her first official meeting since announcing the end of her cancer treatment a week ago, a milestone on her return to public life following her diagnosis with the disease earlier this year. According to …

So many things change for a woman during pregnancy – and one of them could be her brain. New research suggests that “mommy brain” could be “a real thing”, said The Washington Post, but the process is quite at odds …

An architectural firm is preparing to honor slain journalists across the world with a unique memorial — one that will be a first-of-its-kind monument in the United States. On Sept. 16, the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation (FJMF) unveiled its first …

The good news: We are living longer. The not-so-good news: That often means increased long-term care costs, as expenses stretch out over more and more years. In fact, said The Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary in a recent column, many seniors …

A cricketing powerhouse for decades, Pakistan’s national team have suddenly found themselves on a sticky wicket. This month Pakistan suffered a shocking 2-0 home Test series defeat to Bangladesh, a country they have beaten in every previous Test encounter. And …

The author of the “Harry Potter” series, J.K. Rowling, has come under fire in recent years after revealing her disparaging views about the transgender community. Her stance has caused many fans and stars of the wizarding franchise to distance themselves …

Trigger warnings crop up in social media posts, TV episodes, literature and now at the movie theater. On the surface, these messages are merely intended to inform audiences when content is potentially distressing, giving people the chance to emotionally prepare. …

‘Elon Musk is a national security risk’ Andrew Couts at Wired Elon Musk’s deleted X post “could be interpreted as a call to murder President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris,” says Andrew Couts. It was the “latest in …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Historian and best-selling author H.W. Brands is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. His new book, …

The comings and goings of a single city hall lawyer are typically not the sort of local political churn that merits national attention. But when attorney Lisa Zornberg announced that she was stepping down from her post as chief counsel …

Washington, D.C. (Image credit: Townsend Visuals) John J. Whelan designed this 1927 Norman and English-country house with central tower and slate roof. The renovated five-bedroom home has rich historic details, a living room with a fireplace and balcony, a dining …

The horseshoe theory of politics is that if you go far enough left or right you wind up at almost the same place. If you’re not sure of exactly what that means, you can look at the career of Tucker …

What happened The suspect accused of pointing a rifle toward Donald Trump on Sunday camped out at the perimeter of Trump’s golf course for nearly 12 hours before he was seen by Secret Service agents, according to cellphone data cited …

What happened At least eight people died Monday in flooding throughout Central Europe, bringing the death toll to at least 17 in Romania, Poland, the Czech Republic and Austria since slow-moving Storm Boris hit the region Friday. Swollen rivers have …

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What happened Federal agents arrested Sean “Diddy” Combs in Manhattan Monday night on a sealed indictment his lawyer said is probably tied to sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Combs, one of hip-hop’s biggest stars and producers, was accused of sexual …

The head of the US Secret Service has admitted that a “paradigm shift” is needed in the agency’s approach to protecting current and former presidents, following a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump in as many months. Acting director Ronald …

“Nowhere does autumn come in such a burst of sensory glory as in Finland,” said Paula Hardy for Lonely Planet. From mid-September, the Nordic country’s forests are transformed into a “multi-layered tapestry” of gold, copper and auburn. With nearly three-quarters …

 A “momentous” court battle to determine the future of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire and his £14.9 billion family trust begins in Nevada today. The fate of “a string of newspapers and television channels consumed by millions of people around the …

Apple has unveiled the next generation of its most notable product: the iPhone 16. While the tech conglomerate is known for consistently putting out new versions of its devices, the smartphone will be the first iteration of the company’s to …

Time to head to the pumpkin patches and corn mazes as fall is around the corner — and so are a bevy of new albums from some big-name artists. Fleetwood Mac, ‘Mirage Tour ’82’ (Sept. 20) Fleetwood Mac remains one …

Starting in late September, Earth is going to have a second moon for two brief months, as a small asteroid piece will be incorporated into the planet’s orbit before heading back into outer space. Experts often monitor objects flying near …

“Not in my backyard” is a term normally used in conversations about proposed new housing or rail lines, but a version of it could soon be heard about one of the most dangerous materials on the planet. Nuclear power stations …

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Space holds a myriad of business opportunities, and they are likely to become a bigger part of the global economy in the very near future. For the first time, the space race is not only limited to governments, as varied …

‘What happens if China stops trying to save the world?’ David Wallace-Wells at The New York Times China has “rewritten the global green transition story,” says David Wallace-Wells. When examining the “world outside of China, those eye-popping global curves flatten …

What happened Donald Trump narrowly avoided what “appears to be an attempted assassination” Sunday afternoon at his golf club in Palm Beach, Florida, the FBI said. A Secret Service agent scoping the course ahead of Trump saw a rifle barrel …

What happened Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said on Sunday that recent Republican “garbage” about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield “needs to stop.” Springfield Mayor Rob Rue (R) also criticized “federal politicians” who have “negatively spun” his Ohio city …