Opinion – Trump’s Tariffs are the Incentive the BRICS Needed
Trump’s attempts to “punish” Brazil and India with tariffs may potentially distance them from the US, and perhaps even unite them.
Day: August 9, 2025
Several people arrested at anti-Ice protest outside NYC immigration court
Demonstrators reportedly accused the agency of operating a covert detention facility at the federal courthouseSeveral protesters outside New York City’s 26 Federal Plaza government building were arrested on Friday for disorderly conduct, with demonstra…
Mariners’ sights should be set on winning the AL West, not the wild card
The Mariners are imperfect. They’re also positioned to potentially win more than a wild card. It’s time to go for the AL West.
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism – Al Jazeera
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism Al JazeeraSpain ombudsman probes town’s ban on Muslim celebrations dw.comOutrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces &…
Even some Republicans are questioning Netanyahu’s plan to have Israel occupy Gaza City – Axios
Even some Republicans are questioning Netanyahu’s plan to have Israel occupy Gaza City AxiosAugust 8, 2025 – Gaza News Updates CNNIsrael Urged to Reconsider Gaza Plan by Australia, New Zealand Bloomberg.comLIVE: Palesti…
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
Georgia: suspected gunman and police officer dead after shooting near CDC and Emory University
Name of officer not released and authorities say ‘no ongoing threat’ after witnesses say bullets hit CDC building windowsA suspected gunman and a police officer are dead after law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter near the adjoining…
Elon Musk’s AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos
Grok Imagine’s “spicy” mode made explicit videos of Taylor Swift, according to The Verge and Gizmodo.
Elon Musk’s AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos
Grok Imagine’s “spicy” mode made explicit videos of Taylor Swift, according to The Verge and Gizmodo.
Two tech groups are backing Anthropic’s appeal of a court ruling allowing a copyright class action, saying potential big settlements could chill AI investment (Ashley Belanger/Ars Technica)
Ashley Belanger / Ars Technica:
Two tech groups are backing Anthropic’s appeal of a court ruling allowing a copyright class action, saying potential big settlements could chill AI investment — AI industry groups are urging an appeal…