President Donald Trump for months has faced criticism over a decision by the Justice Department not to release law enforcement files about Jeffrey Epstein.
‘How will I explain losing it’: Texts reveal Tyler Robinson’s panic over rifle after Kirk killing— and plea to partner
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson reportedly confessed to his partner via text. The messages reveal planning and motive. Robinson worried about a rifle used in the shooting. The rifle was a family heirloo…
Sources: SMIC is testing China’s first domestically produced DUV lithography machine, aiming to reduce reliance on western chipmaking technology (Financial Times)
Financial Times:
Sources: SMIC is testing China’s first domestically produced DUV lithography machine, aiming to reduce reliance on western chipmaking technology — SMIC tests domestically made machinery as Beijing seeks to rival US-…
Cal Raleigh hits pair of homers to reach No. 56, passing Mantle and tying Griffey
After hitting home run No. 55 to pass Mickey Mantle for the most ever in a season by a switch-hitter, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh added No. 56 to tie Ken Griffey Jr’s single-season team record.
U.N. commission finds that Israel committed genocide in Gaza – The Washington Post
U.N. commission finds that Israel committed genocide in Gaza The Washington PostIsrael has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says BBCUN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza Reu…
The right’s free speech defenders declare war on First Amendment over Charlie Kirk murder reactions
As right-wing activist Laura Loomer refocuses on suppressing dissent among private citizens, Pam Bondi joins in — to some conservatives’ horror, writes John Bowden
How Meta’s California super PAC, rare as a single-company entity, lets Mark Zuckerberg spend Meta’s money on his own political choices, including AI regulation (The Verge)
The Verge:
How Meta’s California super PAC, rare as a single-company entity, lets Mark Zuckerberg spend Meta’s money on his own political choices, including AI regulation — Mark Zuckerberg, via Meta, can now essentially spend unlimi…
A look at the charges against the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk faces seven counts in state court in connection with the shooting at a Utah Valley University campus event last week.
Japan exports contract less than expected in August as shipments to Asia rebound
Japanese shipments fell 0.1% year on year, compared to a 2.6% fall in July and softer than the 1.9% contraction expected by economists polled by Reuters.
Study details Russia’s “forced militarization” of abducted Ukrainian kids
Russia is subjecting abducted Ukrainian children to “forced militarization” at 210 facilities, even making them build drones, Yale researchers say.