RFK Jr. recommends fellow vaccine skeptic to Trump for HHS secretary

Elon Musk, R.F.K. Jr. and the Unconfirmables of a Second Trump Administration

Back in the White House, Trump would get input from a bestiary of nihilists, destructionists and even criminals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Hedge-fund manager who could be Trump Treasury secretary says tariffs can be negotiated lower

A hedge-fund manager who is reported to be in the running to be Treasury secretary if former President Donald Trump is re-elected said in an interview that a proposed across-the-board tariff rise — ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Trump says he has '4 or 5 good choices' for potential Defense secretary

Former President Trump signaled Thursday that he has a list of potential nominees to serve as Defense secretary if he wins November's election, hinting at the future of a Cabinet position likely to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Possible Trump Treasury secretary says he'd work with Musk to cut federal spending

Hedge fund founder John Paulson, an ally of former President Trump, said in a new interview that he will work with tech billionaire Elon Musk to “reduce federal spending” if tapped to serve as ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Florida senators press HHS to use domestic IV manufacturers to ease shortages

Florida Sens. Marco Rubio (R) and Rick Scott (R) are questioning why the Biden administration hasn’t done more to leverage domestic IV fluid manufacturing in the wake of shortages caused by ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

A New Age Skeptic Visits Sedona

On a trip to the Arizona town a writer tries to understand her mystically inclined mother’s beliefs with the help of crystals, meditation and visits to the area’s supposed celestial portals.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Trudeau Urged by Fellow Party Members to Step Down

Liberal Party members fear Justin Trudeau has become so unpopular that it could lead to the party’s defeat in the next election. Mr. Trudeau has said he has no plans to leave.

World - The New York Times - October 23

Donald Trump Vows to Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘Go Wild on Health’ If Elected

At his Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump all but promised that conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pushed crank science for decades, would have a role in a prospective ...

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Supreme Court seems skeptical on emergency abortions

Last week, the court left in place a lower federal court ruling in Texas that bans the Department of Health and Human Services from enforcing a federal health care law.

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy

Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers following family, public pressure

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik Menendez.

Time100 Next Party Honors Sabrina Carpenter and More

The singer stayed out of sight before performing at a party celebrating young actors, musicians, politicians, doctors and more.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 10

Noah Lyles and fellow Olympian Junelle Bromfield announce engagement

Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are ready to sprint down the aisle.

Maine’s Jared Golden is ready to make things awkward for his fellow Democrats

Rep. Jared Golden may be the heir apparent to West Virginia’s Joe Manchin in trying to claw Democrats away from the left on issues like energy and the environment.

Politics - Politico - October 14

Teamsters plead with fellow members to back Harris in battleground state Wisconsin

The Teamsters union in Wisconsin is among the groups urging members to support Democrats, who they say have stood with labor.

6 Books About Nonmonogamy, Recommended by Therapists

These titles can offer insight, whether you’re polycurious or already exploring.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Menendez brothers potential resentencing recommendation coming

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is expected to announce his decision on possible resentencing recommendations for Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers sentenced to life without ...

Watch Live: DA recommends resentencing in Menendez brothers' case

The Los Angeles County District Attorney announced he recommends the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents.

LA district attorney recommends resentencing for Menéndez brothers

The brothers said they killed their parents an 1989 after years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse. George Gascón, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has recommended that the ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Los Angeles DA recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced a recommendation Thursday to resentence the Menendez brothers, who were charged in the 1990s with first-degree murder and conspiracy to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

What's next for the Menendez brothers after resentencing recommendation?

Convicted murderers Lyle and Erik Menendez could potentially soon be freed from prison. On Thursday, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said he would recommend the brothers be ...

L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers

On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...

China shows increasing signs of deflation as stimulus skepticism grows

World - Yahoo News - October 13

In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics

Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.