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Opinion: Clock ticking for those hoping to be California’s next governor
Rep. Katie Porter smiles as she prepares to address supporters at an election night party in 2024, in Long Beach, Calif. (Photo by Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press) This column was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their...

Rubio ‘Optimistic,’ But No Peace ‘As Long As There’s A Threat Emanating From Gaza’
Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the Trump administration’s latest push for peace between Israel and Hamas, arguing that the new proposal represents the closest the region has come to a full hostage...
‘Beyond disqualifying’: Jay Jones controversy jolts Virginia’s pivotal 2025 elections
Democrat Jay Jones speaks in Richmond during his 2024 campaign kickoff for attorney general. Jones is now facing bipartisan backlash over newly surfaced text messages containing violent remarks about a former Republican House speaker. (Photo by...

Revealed: Why Trump wished PM Modi on 75th birthday amid strained India-US ties? Singapore leader makes SHOCKING claim, says Trump failed to...
Home News Revealed: Why Trump wished PM Modi on 75th birthday amid strained India-US ties? Singapore leader makes SHOCKING claim, says Trump failed to... Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on September 17 last month, and US...

‘I won’t be intimidated’: Home of DC shadow representative Oye Owolewa vandalized
The home of Rep. Oye Owolewa, the District's shadow representative and council candidate, was recently vandalized with blue spray paint. The home of Rep. Oye Owolewa, the District’s shadow representative and council candidate, was recently...

Gavin Newsom laughs off Trump's 'Newscum' nickname as he plays Fortnite with Twitch streamer
15:14 ET, 05 Oct 2025 Gavin Newsom played a popular video game on stream(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) Gavin Newsom joined Twitch streamer ConnorEatsPants for his Fortnite Friday stream, playing a game that was down for maintenance last month....

Top judge's $1.5M beachfront home is burned to the ground as her ex-senator husband is rushed to hospital
A South Carolina judge's home became engulfed in flames causing three people to be rushed to hospital as police launched into an investigation. The home of Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, 69, was set ablaze on Edisto Beach as her family,...

GUEST ROOM | Cornell's Actions Against Professor Cheyfitz Violate Academic Freedom, Faculty Governance and Due Process
As the Academic Freedom Committee of the Cornell Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), we write in support of our colleague Dr. Eric Cheyfitz, the Ernest I. White Professor of American Studies and Humane Letters in...

CBS Host Slaps Down Johnson’s ‘Quiet’ Capitol Hill Complaints
Speaker Mike Johnson was swiftly fact checked by CBS News host Margaret Brennan as he lamented the emptiness of Washington DC. Johnson appeared on CBS News’ Face the Nation Sunday, and spoke about the government shutdown after five days of...


Trump’s Gaza plan: corner Hamas and Netanyahu, tempt Erdogan, use Kushner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initially projected optimism that this time an agreement could be reached, but experience has shown that unexpected obstacles may emerge. Netanyahu said Sunday he “cannot guarantee” that Hamas will agree to...

Trump administration brands US cities war zones
The Trump administration branded Chicago a "war zone" Sunday as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from sending troops to another Democratic-run city. An...
Trump administration declares US cities war zones amid rising tension over troops deployment
CHICAGO - The Trump administration branded Chicago a “war zone” on Oct 5 as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local Democratic officials, while a judge blocked the White House from sending troops to another Democratic-run...

Optus in government’s sights as parliament returns
Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry. The Singapore-owned company’s chief executive Stephen Rue, along with the heads of rival telcos Telstra...

For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio
CNA Staff, Oct 5, 2025 / 06:00 am For the first time in the United States, Catholics will have the opportunity to venerate the full-size habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio. The rare opportunity will take place from Oct....

How China’s robotaxis jumped to top of ranks worldwide
On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of governance — in Doha, capital of Qatar. For most passersby, the sight probably looked...

Bitcoin hits record high, rising above US$125,000
Bitcoin yesterday reached a record high, rising above US$125,000. The cryptocurrency reached US$125,689, shooting above its previous August record of about US$124,500. Bitcoin has enjoyed a strong upward momentum with investors cautious about the...

City, state leaders react to Saturday night mass shooting in Montgomery’s entertainment district
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Following Saturday night’s mass shooting in Montgomery’s entertainment district, Montgomery residents, city leaders, and state officials reacted to a chaotic and tragic end to what started as a night of celebration....

Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it
Australians and people the world over rely on local journalism to keep them informed, but the sector is in a lot of trouble. More than 200 local newspapers in regional Australia significantly cut their services or closed during the COVID pandemic....

FO° Exclusive: US Dollar Will Continue to Lose Value
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle discuss how the US dollar will continue to drop in value. They analyze the economic and political factors driving this decline, blending hard data with subjective judgments. Both...