The quiet, terrifying weaponization of state judicial conduct commissions

In recent years, state legislators, governors and other partisan actors have increasingly sought to exert control over state courts to get the outcomes they want.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Ukraine conducts first Russia attack with U.S. missiles; Putin lowers bar for nuclear strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin formally lowered the threshold for his country's use of nuclear weapons Tuesday, after the U.S. allowed Ukraine to strike inside Russia using American missiles.

For Phasmophobia To Be So Terrifying, The Devil Is In The Details

There's an almost imperceptible sound you hear when you cross the threshold of a haunted house in Phasmophobia , the co-op ghost-hunting game from Kinetic Games that took Steam and Twitch by storm ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

‘Downright terrifying’: readers on their scariest horror villains

After Guardian writers listed their most nightmarish baddies for Halloween, now it’s our readers’ turn. As a film it tends to be considered the weakest of Fulci’s big four or five, but a barely ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Domestic violence should not be taboo subject, says Queen

The Queen talks to survivors of domestic violence in a forthcoming TV documentary.

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Trump will conduct an interview with Joe Rogan for his podcast

Former President Donald Trump will conduct an interview with Joe Rogan for his popular podcast on Friday

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

North Korea conducts longest-ever ICBM test

Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to Russia

Business - Financial Times - October 31

The secret to Kyrie Irving's quiet success in Dallas

Kidd led the Dallas Mavericks to their first Finals appearance since 2011, and he now adds Klay Thompson to his star duo.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

Big Tech Employees Quiet After Trump Is Elected

Eight years ago, workers loudly protested White House policies. This time around, the companies are trying to keep a lid on activism.

Tech - The New York Times - November 9

The eerie quietness of India’s new financial hotspot

Narendra Modi’s GIFT City has already lured JPMorgan and HSBC but the social side has been slow to catch up

World - Financial Times - November 14

Can Democrats fill judicial vacancies before January?

President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to slow down President Biden's judicial nominations before January. There are currently 44 vacancies, and 14 of Mr. Biden's nominations await ...

WATCH: Terrifying moment dog walker narrowly avoids landslide

Bystander footage captured the terrifying moment part of a cliff collapsed and fell onto beach huts, with the landslide nearly wiping out a dog walker in Bournemouth, England.

From Joker to Terrifier to It: why killer clown characters are on the rise

The great clown panic of 2016 may have passed – but in Hollywood, these curious circus folk are multiplying. Name: Killer clowns.. Age: 100. Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Van Jones: 'People who don't have papers' are 'terrified tonight'

Democratic strategist Van Jones said late Tuesday that "people who don't have papers" were "terrified" as votes were tabulated and the election moved toward former President Trump and away from ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Women walking Camino de Santiago speak of ‘terrifying’ sexual harassment

Sexual aggression said to be ‘endemic’ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at risk. ‘I feared for my life’: stories of sexual harassment on the Camino de ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Ex-HHS chief: Trump RFK Jr. selection 'terrifying'

Kathleen Sebelius, a former Democratic governor who served as Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary during the Obama administration, said having anti-vaccine activist and environmental ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Ohio measure establishing citizen redistricting commission fails

A ballot measure that would have established a new body for drawing the state maps in Ohio, removing elected officials entirely, is projected to fail — dealing a blow to Democrats, according to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

How the European parliament reached a deal on the new commission

Also in this newsletter: Should EU countries still be issuing so many visas to Russians?

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Michigan youth pastor arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct against minors

A Michigan church youth pastor who moonlights as a Christian rock singer and has performed before high-profile conservative audiences has been accused of preying on teenagers in his father’s flock ...

Israeli military says it is "conducting precise strikes on military targets in Iran"

World - ABC News - October 25

London conference hears UK and Israeli criticism of conduct of Gaza war

Speakers at event call for commitment to a two-state solution and urge Labour government to do more. Middle East crisis – live updates Criticism of the Israeli government and calls for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Israel announces ground raid in Syria was conducted 'in recent months'

Israel announced Sunday that it carried out a special ground operation in Syria "in recent months," the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.

Australian billionaire Ellison to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conduct

Mineral Resources shares fall 10% after board concludes founder used company resources for personal benefit

World - Financial Times - November 4

Trump 'border czar' says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids

Incoming "border czar" Tom Homan said Monday that President-elect Trump's administration will crank up workplace raids as part of its broader immigration crackdown. Speaking on “Fox & Friends,” the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Ole Miss fined $350K, LSU $250K for fan conduct

The SEC has fined Ole Miss $350,000 after fans stormed the field against Georgia on Saturday and LSU $250,000 after fans threw bottles and other debris on the field against Alabama.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Trump confirms he will utilize US military to conduct mass deportations

President-elect plans to declare a national emergency for undocumented immigrants with help of hardline cabinet. Donald Trump said on Monday that his administration would declare a national ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Harris stays quiet on student loans as cancellation loses its political luster

In just a few years, the issue of student loan cancellation has gone from being a pillar of the Democratic Party to a political liability

Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album

Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Alphabet quiets the doubters with ‘all-around’ strength that sends stock soaring

“We believe that this ship is sailing smoothly and doing everything right,” an analyst says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Russia's top brass look for U.S. reset as Putin keeps quiet — for now

The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans to congratulate Donald Trump after he claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election.

Business - CNBC - November 6

When Trump's victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.

Halo Had Emotional Punch Because It Underlined Quiet Tragedy

Halo: The Master Chief Collection celebrated its 10-year anniversary on November 11, 2024. Below, take a look back at the quiet sense of loss that permeated throughout the main trilogy. Halo: ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

Trump blasts federal judicial decision on Virginia election rolls

Former President Trump on Friday blasted a federal judge’s ruling that Virginia must restore more than 1,500 people to the state’s voter rolls, falsely claiming Vice President Harris was behind the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul

President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Mexico’s Top Court Dismisses Proposal to Invalidate Judicial Overhaul

The move spares the country’s new president from having to choose between recognizing a court decision to strike down the overhaul or aligning with her party’s leaders and ignoring it.

World - The New York Times - November 6

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