Bay Area Protesters Block Coast Guard Base Ahead of ICE Raids
Over 200 demonstrators blocked access to a Coast Guard base in Alameda, California, ahead of planned federal immigration raids across the Bay Area.
Politics, U.S. News
Politics, Technology
Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ in Crypto Power Move
Former President Trump has pardoned Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s founder, after his conviction for money-laundering violations—sparking debate over crypto policy and political ties.
Politics, U.S. News
Virginia Dems Move to Flip House Seats Days Before Election
Days before Virginia’s Nov. 4 election, Democrats launch a surprise effort to redraw congressional maps—potentially gaining 2–3 House seats by 2026.
Economy, Politics
Trump’s Argentine Beef Plan Sparks Rancher Revolt
U.S. cattle ranchers are up in arms over Trump’s proposal to dramatically increase beef imports from Argentina, threatening their recent profitability and rural livelihoods.
Business, Economy
Ford Profit Soars—but Cuts EV F-150 and Lowers Full-Year Forecast
Ford’s Q3 profits surged on strong truck sales, but the automaker lowered its annual outlook due to a supplier fire and paused F-150 Lightning production.
Business, U.S. News
G. Michael Brown, Ex-Gambling Regulator Turned Casino CEO, Dies at 82
G. Michael Brown, who transitioned from fighting mob influence in Atlantic City casinos to leading the nation’s top-grossing casino, has died at 82.
Business, Economy
Target Slashes 1,800 Corporate Jobs in Major Restructuring
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate positions as part of a sweeping efficiency drive led by its incoming CEO.
Entertainment, U.S. News
The Lost Genius of Will Marion Cook and ‘Shuffle Along’
Will Marion Cook and ‘Shuffle Along’ transformed American music—but their legacies remain largely unknown. New efforts aim to preserve their groundbreaking work.
Education, World News
Phyllis Trible, Feminist Bible Scholar Who Redefined Scripture, Dies at 92
Renowned feminist biblical scholar Phyllis Trible, author of ‘Texts of Terror,’ has died at 92, leaving behind a legacy that transformed how we read the Bible.
Politics, U.S. News
Democrats Block Pay Bill as Shutdown Hits Day 23
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to pay essential federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown, deepening the political stalemate now in its 23rd day.