Are smartphones causing people to have fewer children? A provocative new working paper explores the persistent drop in birth rates since the iPhone was introduced nearly two decades ago.

The death of a woman from Haiti seeking asylum in the U.S. who died from hypothermia days after her release from federal custody was ruled a homicide by a Pennsylvania county medical examiner's office.

Listened to an NPR story this morning about mass child starvation in Senegal without a single mention of Elon Musk, the guy who gleefully created the conditions for the mass starvation

yesterday, trump goons raided the offices of the ohio organizing collaborative, a group that’s been doing voter registration for over 20 years. they even showed up at people’s homes. we have to watch out for this shit. it is an outright attack on Black voters, and on all of our freedom to vote

Regular reminder that no wealth tax is going to stop this racist oligarch from destroying America. We must put Musk in prison for the crimes he has committed that are public knowledge—or others that have so far been hidden. The DOGE violations of federal law will be sufficient.

The White House quietly installed a "babysitter" to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr in check amid terror the vaccine-sceptic is about to help tank the GOP's midterm performance, a report claimed Friday.

A prominent psychologist is sounding the alarm about President Donald Trump's increasingly erratic behavior, warning that his fixation on Washington construction projects is a sign of significant mental decline.

Embattled "60 Minutes" executive editor Nick Bilton attempted to stanch the bleeding at CBS's popular newsmagazine by offering a popular executive editor his job back after he was fired by CBS News head Bari Weiss — only to be turned down.

⛳️ In May 2025, health inspectors found 18 health code violations at Trump's golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Yet another one of Trump's golf clubs has been hit with health code violations, according to reporting by NOTUS. The culprit this time is the Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley in Hopewell Junction, New York.

It appears Andrew Boutros decided to dismiss a $300 million fraud claim because he is so afraid of transparency and accountability. He should resign.

To be clear, this is horrifying. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros appears less concerned with preserving the rule of law than he is with protecting his own position.

Enjoying listening never-Trumper former Rs @jvl.bsky.social & @timmiller.bsky.social going full DSA/AOC as they look at the prospect of Elon becoming a trillionaire through hype and market manipulation

I lost my job, my kids have whooping cough, and I can't afford steak or gas. But at least now billionaires can use their social media companies to help incite riots.

The longer this war goes on the worse it looks for Democrats who pushed to release the Epstein files.

Ezra Klein is doing oligarchic propaganda the right way. prospect.org/2026/06/12/n...

The President just said we're on the cusp of a deal with Iran. Today's post explores two fun facts: 1. It's the fiftieth time he's said this. (I counted!) 2. Even so, stocks rose on the news. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/how-to-pri...

A veteran national security blogger is calling foul on the New York Times' latest sprawling Epstein dive over one curious omission.

Doctors are demanding that the American Medical Association step up and take a true offensive posture against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Secretary Mayor Pete is running. Good. I’ve long been a fan, and hope he’s ready for the moment.

Microsoft President Asks Graduates to Stop Fearing AI and Start Adapting

Jokes aside, as you’re reading this, think about how many bogus cases have been brought forward under this administration. Then ask yourself how many of them might have had this exact same behavior in the grand jury process. This is bigger than our case, and the administration knows that.

Today we learned there are significant differences in the profanity guidelines of the @chicagotribune.com and @chicago.suntimes.com

Trump signed the Secure America Act and began taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office when he was asked how inflation has now climbed to its highest level since 2023. His response launched a wave of reactions.

Reform are taking down Ukraine flags, let’s show them that Britain stands with Ukraine & we will continue to show our unwavering support! 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Good for Steyer.

"susan collins is only bi-partisan when it doesn't matter..."

for starters, great warm-up music!

good speech sure hope he can rid us all of Senator Collins

Pretty good.

I’m still watching. I hope the Democratic Party is paying attention to who keeps winning people energizing elections like this.

He still writes all his own stuff. Some of it is familiar from his stump speech; this was a condensed version where he stil hit all his major points. He's an all round good communicator. Adjusts to his audience or interviewer's style without sacrificing his own sense of himself to do it.

100%. Brilliant, Obama level orator. Who wrote this? His delivery was electrifying.

I thought it was the best political speech I've ever heard - both on content and delivery. Almost impossible to believe that this guy was a private citizen a year ago with ZERO political experience. Particularly amazing given the stress of the race!

Shasta county has one of California’s highest rates of suicide and gun ownership. Here’s how locals are trying to combat it

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Rep. Josh Gottheimer criticized Donald Trump’s MSG visit, linking it to the Knicks’ playoff loss and disrupted city events.

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman gave the OK for one of President Donald Trump's nominees for a federal judge position in Pennsylvania to move forward.

Update: Trump also confirmed the two pilots in the U.S. helicopter are unharmed and safe.

One family watched oily black liquid bubble up through their home’s foundation; another saw their well water contaminated. This new documentary tracks their fight against a powerful industry and the state regulators that looked the other way. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social

Roughly 40% of NYC students report witnessing bullying based on race, ethnicity, religion, or immigration status. This program is working to change that.

Jared Kushner’s fund lacked clarity, strategy, and committed investors. The Saudi regime’s investment analysts cited the “inexperience” of its managers and “public relations risks.” They recommend against backing Kushner. But only one vote mattered: MBS.

An angry letter from a retiring Republican senator has kicked off a new round of handwringing inside the Senate Republican caucus.

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt fails to advance in Los Angeles mayoral race

The move highlights the acute conflict of interest between Jared Kushner’s dual role as a negotiator and the private equity manager of $6.2 billion in funds from foreign governments. Many of the potential recipients of frozen Iranian assets are also Kushner’s investors at his private equity firm.

One sticking point in the peace negotiations with Iran is the status of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Now, according to CBS News, the Trump administration is pursuing a plan to “use Iranian assets to help U.S. Gulf allies recover from damage caused by Tehran’s regime during the Iran war.”

As President Donald Trump prepares to host a UFC fight at the White House this week, his family is promoting a venture aimed at profiting off the spectacle by selling gold coins priced as high as $12,000: https://cnn.it/4urqMCy

Emmanuel Macron invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to next week’s G7 leaders’ summit, according to two government officials and two individuals from the private sector who have been briefed on the plans.

At long, long last, the $6.4-billion Gordie Howe Bridge linking Windsor and Detroit is ready to open. #cdnpoli