Waitaminnit I’m almost POSITIVE I’ve seen that guy in the chicken suit before…

⚡️French photojournalist killed, Ukrainian photographer injured in Russian drone strike. Both men were wearing protective gear marked "Press," Ukraine's 4th Separate Mechanized Brigade said, condemning the strike as a violation of international humanitarian law.

For political, economic and national security reasons, Washington should enable Puerto Rico to resume its place as a major maker of medicines.

Europe’s leaders met in Copenhagen this week with security fears pressing in from every direction and a new determination to face down what they say is a mounting threat from the Kremlin.

Putin’s jokes about drone incursions in the E.U. call to mind his denial of Russia’s ‘little green men’ in Crimea a decade ago. meduza.io/en/feature/2...

Two residents reported witnessing federal immigration agents forcibly removing unclothed children from apartments during the raid.

ROME (AP) — More than 2 million people across Italy rallied in over 100 cities Friday for a one-day general strike to support the residents of Gaza and a humanitarian aid mission, Italy’s largest union said.

President Trump has no interest in serving the American people; he's only interested in serving himself. trib.al/d9JTmOt

Jane Fonda and hundreds of members of the entertainment industry have revived the Committee for the First Amendment, a free-expression group that was originally formed by Hollywood stars including her father, Henry Fonda, during the McCarthy era.

Billionaire David Ellison installed conservative ideologue Bari Weiss atop CBS News, dropping any pretense of independence at the network, writes @eoinhiggins.bsky.social.

Via @jennifershutt.bsky.social: More than 78% of people surveyed by the nonpartisan health organization KFF in late September said they want lawmakers to keep the enhanced credits. Their extension has become a major linchpin in debate about the government shutdown.

Actor Tyrese Gibson arrested on animal cruelty charge in Fulton County

Trump announced the latest addition to his personal branding empire this week: TrumpRx, a government website that claims it will offer deeply discounted drugs to many Americans. But what he actually delivered was a splashy announcement — and, at least so far, little else.

The Trump administration is apparently canceling clean energy grants only from blue states. Ironically, most of that money went to red states.

The vast majority of Americans, including those who identify as supporters of President Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday. @jennifershutt.bsky.social reports.

Unlike most other states, more than 80% of communities in Alaska are inaccessible by road, and can only be reached by plane or boat, according to the state’s transportation department.

The federal agents are “destroying the fabric of our community in which immigrants are integral,” said state Rep. Athena Hollins, DFL-St. Paul. via @minnesotareformer.com

Yeah. Just imagine the stats if Xtian nationalism becomes ascendant. Megachurch pastor and ex-Trump adviser pleads guilty to child sexual abuse - The Guardian apple.news/AGtSxvc04QGu...

MAGA’s “Voter Fraud” Watchdog Votes in a Swing State. He Doesn’t Live There. - Slate apple.news/AmCrpH2rwTP2...

As Luigi Mangione is being tried legally and in the court of public opinion, tensions are growing between his supporters pushing health care reform and those who believe he is innocent. www.wired.com/story/inside...

Team Europe was reportedly ready to walk away from the Ryder Cup if the harassment targeting Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, hadn't ceased at Bethpage Black.

Keeping Up Appearances actor Patricia Routledge dies aged 96

I'd be worrying about what it meant for our survival, foremost!

Government shutdowns aren't uncommon in the US, but this one could be more damaging that prior crises. President Trump is threatening permanent job cuts at a time when the labour market is already weak.

Presidunce Pissy Pants: "Trump turns shutdown into weapon against blue America" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-6jWV8uYg/z...

Read "Where’s the missing $17 trillion? Lawmaker says Trump must reveal what he’s done with new investment bonanza he keeps boasting about" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-6jUSMqs0/k...

Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday (October 3, 2025), the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

Police have said that one of the victims of yesterday's terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester has died after he was inadvertently shot by police intervening at the scene.

Praying for the employees and rescue personnel. I hope this was just an accident. Massive fire erupts at Chevron oil refinery near Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times apple.news/ADJ3ehEkpRwG...

Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia - The Verge apple.news/AOO3NxcoHQwW...