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Trump spars with Colombia's president over drugs, cuts U.S. funding for nation

President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will slash aid to Colombia, accusing its leader in a social media brawl of "strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs."The big picture: Colombia has historically been a close partner to the U.S. in Latin America, but relations have been strained under the administration of President Gustavo Petro, a leftist ally to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.Those tensions have escalated during the Trump administration's campaign of deadly strikes in the Caribbean, in which Petro has claimed Colombian citizens were killed.Critics have raised legal concerns over the strikes, while the administration has released very little [...]

What to know about the heist at Paris' Louvre museum

The famous Louvre museum in Paris closed on Sunday after thieves brazenly stole priceless jewels in a daylight robbery.The big picture: The bandits made off with loot that France's interior minister described as "priceless," per a translation, in a heist that lasted just around seven minutes.Driving the news: Visitors were directed to evacuate the building. There were no injuries, but property of unknown value was stolen from a gallery that holds the French Crown Jewels.The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed in a statement provided to Axios that an investigation has been opened and that the damage is currently being assessed.Here's what [...]

U.S. scrambles to save Gaza peace deal amid new clashes

Israel conducted airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday after Hamas militants fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli soldiers, the IDF said in a statement. Why it matters: The clashes were the most serious escalation since the ceasefire came into force. The Trump administration is trying to prevent further incidents that could lead to the collapse of the agreement."We knew this was brewing. And the longer these guys are allowed to attack each other, the more they're going to attack each other," a senior Trump administration official told Axios. Driving the news: The IDF said the incident happened on Sunday morning local time [...]

Trump posts fake video dumping brown substance on rally as GOP dismisses No Kings marches

President Trump on Saturday evening shared a seemingly AI-generated video of him dumping brown sludge on protesters while wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled "KING TRUMP."The big picture: He shared the video the same day that "No Kings" rallies saw nearly seven million people gather in all 50 states to reject the president's agenda.Organizers said there were more than 2,700 "lawful and peaceful" demonstrations across the U.S. joined by the message that "America will not be ruled by fear, force, or one man's power grab."Driving the news: Trump's apparent response to the demonstrations was a fake video of [...]

U.S. will struggle "for years" if tariffs struck down, Trump says

The U.S. economy will be left struggling if the Supreme Court strikes down most of the tariffs imposed this year, President Trump said in a Fox News interview Sunday.Why it matters: Trump and other cabinet members have framed the tariff case in apocalyptic terms, saying it would "literally destroy the United States" if the high court finds the president overstepped his authority.What they're saying: Trump, in an interview with Maria Bartiromo on "Sunday Morning Futures," said the revenue and diplomatic leverage from tariffs made it vital to win the case."If we don't, we'll be struggling for years to come," Trump [...]

No "glitter, stars and glam": Santos dismisses critics after Trump commutation

Former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) said Sunday he found out that President Trump had commuted his sentence from a news story playing on a prison television.The big picture: Trump's commutation of Santos' seven-year sentence for charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft sparked a flood of criticism, including from fellow New York Republicans.In a Truth Social post announcing his clemency action, Trump wrote that "at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!" and claimed he had been "horribly mistreated."Driving the news: In a Sunday appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" less than two [...]

Resistance to AI is bubbling up

Resistance to AI is bubbling up among some workers, students, coders and creatives.Some are placing new value on work that's untouched by AI.Why it matters: The pace at which AI takes off depends in part on its users — and there's a cohort that's just saying no.The big picture: Some AI resisters worry about its carbon footprint. Others take pride in human-made work and don't trust AI's output. Plenty just don't want to become overly reliant on it.America's "cultural commitment to rugged individualism" could be a factor, writes Julia Freeland Fisher, director of education at the Clayton Christensen Institute and author [...]

"No Kings" protests draw huge crowds across U.S.

Nearly 7 million protesters gathered across the U.S. on Saturday to take part in rallies against President Trump and his administration. Why it matters: This latest round of protests comes as the government shutdown approaches its third week and opposition to Trump's military crackdown on Democratic-led cities grows.According to a statement from the "No Kings" protest organizers, Saturday's turnout was "one of the largest single-day demonstrations in U.S. history" with over two million more people taking part than participated in similar protests in June of this year. Driving the news: More than 2,700 events were planned as part of the [...]

Vance plans Israel visit Tuesday to push Gaza deal implementation

Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Israel this week as part of a push by the Trump administration for the implementation of the agreement to end the Gaza war, four Israeli officials and one U.S. official with knowledge of the plan said. Why it matters: The implementation of the first phase of the deal was mostly successful with the release of 20 live Israeli hostages, close to 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released, an initial Israeli withdrawal from large parts of Gaza and a ceasefire. At the same time, the deal is still extremely fragile and tensions have [...]

What to know about Oct. 18 "No Kings" protests

Data: No Kings; Map: Axios VisualsNo Kings protest organizers expect millions to gather across the nation on Saturday, Oct. 18 in an event Republican lawmakers decry as "a hate America rally."Why it matters: The latest round of protests comes amid growing frustration about the ongoing government shutdown and widespread opposition to President Trump's military crackdown on Democratic-led cities across America.State of play: More than 2,700 events are planned across all 50 states as of Friday, organizers said."Together, millions will send a clear and unmistakable message: we are a nation of equals, and our country will not be ruled by fear [...]

How the shutdown has enabled the Trump administration's mass firing spree

The White House is using the government shutdown as an opportunity to fire thousands of people — furthering the aims of Elon Musk's DOGE effort earlier this year.Why it matters: This time the stated focus isn't efficiency or eliminating fraud. It's all about shrinking the federal government — and doing away with programs that run counter to the administration's ideologies.The big picture: This is the first time an administration has used a shutdown to terminate federal workers.The firings appear to be in line with the overall goal of bringing the federal government under the president's control and shrinking its size, as [...]

Bernie-backed Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner melts down

Maine oyster farmer Graham Platner's Senate campaign is in crisis after reports of offensive online messages over many years.Why it matters: Many national Democrats seized on Platner as a solution to the party's problems with young men and working-class voters in the wake of their embarrassing losses in 2024.Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) made Platner's bid central to his mission to remake the Democratic Party as more progressive and economically focused.Platner won the adulation of other Democratic senators, raised more than $3 million in the first six weeks of his campaign, and attracted large crowds at his events.Driving the news: Platner, [...]

Exclusive: W.H. cites George Washington for Trump paying troops without Congress

Rebutting shutdown critics, President Trump's budget office sent Congress a memo Friday arguing that history shows he has the right to move money around to pay the troops.The memo cites presidents from George Washington in the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion to John F. Kennedy in creating the Peace Corps in 1961.Why it matters: By paying the military while other federal workers go without, Trump is eliminating a major pressure point on him to negotiate.The government has been shut down since Oct. 1, as Senate Democrats refuse to back a no-strings-attached measure to fund the government.Democrats say they want Trump to agree [...]

Trump releases Former Rep. George Santos from prison

President Trump said Friday he signed a commutation to immediately release former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from prison. Why it matters: Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison in April, after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The latest: In a Truth Social post, Trump compared Santos to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) as being "rogue." Trump claimed Blumenthal never served in the Vietnam War, saying his entire experience was "MADE UP." "This is far worse than what George Santos did, and at least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to [...]

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow National Guard in Chicago

President Trump filed an emergency appeal Friday, asking the Supreme Court to approve the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago amid his immigration crackdown. Why it matters: Despite attempts or placements of the National Guard in cities across the U.S., this marks Trump's first effort to overturn a lower federal court ruling about National Guard deployment in the Supreme Court. Catch up quick: The Chicago-based 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld previous lower court decisions Thursday that found Trump's deployment of the National Guard unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge April Perry temporarily blocked Trump's deployment of the National Guard last [...]

Trump rejects Zelensky on Tomahawk missiles in "tough" meeting

President Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a tense meeting on Friday that he doesn't intend to provide long-range Tomahawk missiles, at least for now, two sources briefed on the meeting tell Axios.Why it matters: Zelensky hoped to leave Washington with commitments around new weapons for Ukraine, but found Trump in a totally different state of mind a day after he held a lengthy call with Russian president Vladimir Putin. Trump made clear his priority now is diplomacy, and he thinks providing Tomahawks could undermine it, the sources say.Behind the scenes: One of the sources said the meeting "was [...]

Trump admin cancels more than $11 billion in mostly blue state projects

The Trump administration is pausing more than $11 billion in projects to mostly Democratic-led cities, the Office of Management and Budget director announced on Friday. The big picture: The White House is continuing to pressure and blame Democrats over the shutdown, as well as point to the suspension as the reason it is firing workers and cutting spending. Driving the news: Russell Vought, head of the budget office, wrote on X that the Army Corps of Engineers will be pausing funding to "lower-priority projects" and considering them for cancellation. Vought said those include projects in New York, San Francisco, Boston, [...]

Federal courts to run out of money, begin furloughs as shutdown drags on

The federal court system will no longer have the money to "sustain full, paid operations" of its 94 district and 13 circuit courts starting on Monday after exhausting the funds it was using for the first few weeks of the government shutdown.Why it matters: The reduced operations will further bog down a court system already struggling to make it through its normal caseload and add to the hundreds of thousands of employees already furloughed or laid off by the Trump administration this year. What they're saying: "Until the ongoing lapse in government funding is resolved, federal courts will maintain limited [...]

Trump says he wants to end Ukraine war without sending Tomahawk missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington hoping to convince President Trump to supply his country with Tomahawk missiles, but Trump said at the top of their meeting that he hopes that won't be necessary.Why it matters: The Ukrainian side wants clear decisions from the U.S. about what weapons it's willing to send, with Tomahawks at the top of the list, Zelensky's chief of staff told Axios before the meeting. But Trump said that after his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, his focus is on bringing the war to a swift end.What they're saying: "I think President [...]

Exclusive: MTG goes after Johnson again — this time over Cory Mills comments

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused Speaker Mike Johnson of "hypocrisy" for brushing off questions about a protective order issued against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.). Why it matters: It's the latest example of a pattern that has defined Greene's time in Congress: supporting leaders when it suits her political agenda and scorching them when it doesn't.Greene leveled the hypocrisy jab at Johnson (R-La.) during an interview with Axios on Thursday.She was referring to Johnson telling reporters a day earlier that he would prefer to "talk about something serious" than address the protective order issued against Mills for allegedly threatening to [...]

Why giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles could be a gamechanger in the Russia war

Data: Center for Strategic and International Studies; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosPresident Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will discuss long-range Tomahawk missiles when they meet at the White House on Friday.Why it matters: If the U.S. agrees to sell them, if would greatly enhance Ukraine's deep-strike capability — and bring Moscow within range.Tomahawks have a much longer range than the missiles the U.S. has provided up to now, and can move faster and pack a bigger punch the drones Ukraine uses for long-range strikes.Flashback: Trump suggested earlier this month that he'd consider providing Tomahawks, but he "might have to speak to [...]

How the Trump-Zelensky relationship evolved after explosive Oval Office meet

President Trump's relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has taken a U-turn since the leaders' February meeting devolved into a shouting match, with the two expected to discuss supplying Ukraine with game-changing long-range missiles Friday.The big picture: Trump repeatedly boasted he could end the Russia-Ukraine war on his first day in office, and nine months later he appears poised to up the ante to force Russia to the negotiating table. Driving the news: The two leaders are expected to meet at the White House Friday to discuss how to spark meaningful peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.Here's a timeline [...]

Exclusive: MTG slams parts of Trump's second-term agenda as "America Last"

One of President Trump's most visible MAGA allies in Congress is accusing Republicans of losing their "America First" identity.Why it matters: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) won't cross the line of directly criticizing President Trump. But she told Axios that parts of his second-term agenda are "America Last.""It's a revolving door at the White House of foreign leaders when Americans are, you know, screaming from their lungs," she told Axios in an interview on Thursday. "If me saying those things are considered breaking with my party, then what is the Republican Party? I thought we were America First?" she said. [...]

Exclusive: Trump immigration plan could cut workforce by 15M through 2035, study says

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is projected to reduce the U.S. workforce by 6.8 million people by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035, per a study first shared with Axios.Why it matters: Fewer workers in the labor force could have dramatic effects on the U.S. economy, from lower economic growth to reductions in the nation's goods and services produced.The big picture: The drop in workers could alter the nation's projected demographics and make it difficult to revive manufacturing jobs — or to attract workers in health, agriculture and energy as the population ages.Projected new workers entering the workforce wouldn't [...]

Donald Trump: America First globalist

There's a shutdown in D.C., clashes in Chicago, and economic worries bubbling up all over the country — but at the moment, President Trump seems more focused on Gaza, Ukraine and Venezuela.Why it matters: Trump's foreign policy focus — and the peace deals he has secured — is the stuff of presidential legacy building. But the globe-trotting risks blurring his "America First" brand."Voters reward winners and Trump is a winner," said one Trump adviser. "But I'd be lying if I said none of us wish he would talk a little more about the economy and things back home."Rep. Marjorie Taylor [...]

EPA faces multi-state lawsuit over canceled grants for solar power

The Trump administration was sued by some two dozen states that are seeking to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from canceling a $7 billion solar energy program.The big picture: The states argue in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington Thursday that the EPA "illegally terminated" the program that's "designed to bring low-cost distributed solar energy to over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities." Screenshot:  Washington Attorney General Nick Brown (D)/BlueskyA spokesperson for the EPA declined to comment in a Thursday night email that noted it does not comment on pending [...]

John Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, indicted

President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton was indicted on Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland for his handling of classified documents, according to a court filing. Why it matters: Bolton has become a fierce Trump critic since leaving the first administration and has repeatedly warned about the president using the power of the government to target political foes.Driving the news: Bolton's indictment follows a search warrant alleging that he used a private email account hacked by a "foreign entity" and that he wrongly shared classified information. The grand jury charged Bolton with eight counts of transmission [...]

Older Democrats are getting crushed by younger primary foes in the cash wars

Half a dozen House Democrats who are 70 or older were beaten by their younger primary rivals in fundraising between July and September, an Axios analysis has found.Why it matters: The statistic highlights an unusually large number of credible Democratic primary challenges this election cycle as younger party members mount a major push for generational change.In addition to the six septuagenarian Democratic incumbents who raised less than their challengers, several others only barely edged out well-funded insurgents.Beyond that, there are dozens of older House Democrats facing primary challengers who have filed with the Federal Election Commission or publicly announced their [...]

Exclusive: Senate leaders give each other the silent treatment

Two weeks into the government shutdown, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer are talking at each other through the media — but not to each other.Why it matters: Both see President Trump as the key to eventually unlocking real negotiations on health care."I don't think Schumer's negotiating on any of this," Thune (R-S.D.) said in a sit-down interview Thursday with Axios. "He's in a box. He's got all these groups coming in this weekend and a base that's unhappy and wants to see him fight Trump."Thune explained he didn't speak directly to Schumer to offer to [...]

Trump promises deal to lower surging beef prices

President Trump on Thursday promised an imminent deal to lower the quickly rising price of beef.Why it matters: As inflation picks back up, beef has been leading the surge, putting more pressure on the growing share of consumers who say it's gotten harder to afford groceries. By the numbers: The average price of a pound of lean ground beef rose 12% so far this year and 38% versus five years ago, per the last government data released before the shutdown. What they're saying: "We are working on beef. I think we have a deal on beef that's gonna bring the [...]

Govt shutdown longest ever? Maybe running until Thanksgiving...

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HEIST AT THE LOUVRE

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Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines Event, California Officials Say

The mishap, during an anniversary celebration for the Marine Corps attended by the vice president and defense secretary, underscores safety concerns that Gov. Gavin Newsom voiced before Saturday’s event at Camp Pendleton. [...]

Shutdown Fight Reopens Debate in G.O.P. Over Health Care

The spending showdown has highlighted Republicans’ failure to produce an alternative to Obamacare, which many of them assail but concede is too politically risky to undo. [...]

Epoch Times Reporter Resigns After Publication Signs Pentagon Rules

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Louvre Robbers Take ‘Priceless’ French Jewels

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Louvre Robbery: What Was Stolen

The stolen items include glittering royal tiaras, necklaces and earrings. [...]

Santos Thanks Trump During TV Appearances After His Release From Prison

Mr. Santos, the disgraced congressman from Long Island, lashed out at the warden of the prison where he had been held and suggested he was now free to get Botox. [...]

It’s 2025, and Democrats Are Still Running Against Trump

In New Jersey, Virginia and beyond, voters have been inundated with ads linking Republican candidates to the president. Some Democratic strategists see a missed opportunity to forge a more positive message. [...]

The Democratic Mayor Who Thinks Cities Are Handling Trump Wrong

Mayor John Whitmire of Houston believes the best way to govern a diverse, immigrant-heavy city in the current political climate is by keeping your head down and your ambitions modest. [...]

An ICE Raid at a Building in Chicago Swept Up Dozens of U.S. Citizens

An immigration raid on an apartment building in Chicago followed years of problems with crime, and neglect by landlords. It swept up dozens of U.S. citizens who were detained in the middle of the night. [...]

What Powers Does the Border Patrol Have Across the Country?

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A Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?

A superstar team of architects and developers insisted on an all-white concrete facade. It could explain some of the building’s problems. [...]

The Tech Right Gets Its Own Phyllis Schlafly

Katherine Boyle, an influential venture capitalist who is a friend of the vice president, thinks the country’s path forward involves cultural conservatism and more weapons production. [...]

Some N.F.L. Players Are Finding Second Careers as Nurses

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Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. [...]

How Wendell Pierce Spends His Day Exploring New York City

Mr. Pierce, the popular actor from shows like “The Wire,” said time is precious. He spends his shopping in Harlem, walking through Central Park and staying up all night listening to jazz. [...]

The Right Has Gone Woke

Language policing. Cancel culture. Victimhood contests and cultural grievances. Despite attacking the left for partaking in such practices, there’s an emerging set of individuals on the right who have became exactly what they’ve criticized. Meet the woke right. [...]

Trump Is Dragging Us Down to His Level

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An Ode to October Baseball

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Bari Weiss’s First Days at CBS: Booking Big Guests and Irked by Leaks

Ms. Weiss, an unusual leader for a broadcast news division, has floated ideas for live events and asked journalists why they are seen as biased. [...]

Sam Rivers, Bassist for Limp Bizkit, Dies at 48

As a founding member of the band, he helped it achieve mainstream success. [...]

Hit-and-Run at a Child’s Birthday Party Leaves 1 Dead, 13 Hurt

The driver fled the scene after ramming a vehicle into a group of people, including children, outside a Maryland home Saturday night. He later turned himself in, the police said. [...]

A Fragile Cease-fire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Ends Violence, for Now

The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn. [...]

A Truly Awesome Performance

Shohei Ohtani’s extraordinary game might be just what we all needed right now. [...]

Sabrina Carpenter Knows What She’s Doing

The pop star’s Saturday Night Live appearance played into her reputation as a provocateur. [...]

Ukraine’s Underground Generation

Addressing the isolation of young people has become an urgent priority in eastern Ukraine. [...]

Photos: More ‘No Kings’ Protests Across the U.S.

Organizers estimated that millions of Americans attended rallies in cities and towns across America, protesting the policies and actions of President Trump and his administration. [...]

D’Angelo Conjured More Than Music

The late singer’s work was steeped in Black tradition, and never lost sight of the future. [...]

These Photographs Are Not What They Seem

The naked eye is only one way of seeing the world. [...]

Resistance Is Cringe—But It’s Also Effective

Dismissing the movement as embarrassing pap ignores what has made it so powerful. [...]

‘Let Them Both Claim Victory’

Donald Trump has boasted that the Ukraine war would be easy to solve. It didn’t look that way today. [...]

The Bolton Case Is Not Like the Others

Trump wanted these charges, but that doesn’t make them baseless. [...]

The Forces Changing Music and Film Criticism

The industry is being transformed in the era of YouTube video essays and TikTok screeds. [...]

Today’s Atlantic Trivia

Test your knowledge—and read our latest stories for a little extra help. [...]

The End of the Old Instagram

Efforts to make social media safe for teenagers are starting to get a little weird. [...]

The Depth of MAGA’s Moral Collapse

How we got to “I love Hitler.” [...]

Europe Is Answering Putin’s Challenge

Members of the NATO alliance are showing real grit—and, for now, the U.S. is with them. [...]

The Cleaner Way to Get Ripped

The wellness movement has come for bodybuilding. [...]

American Infrastructure Is About to Get Even Worse

Donald Trump is using the power of the White House to load public-works projects down with bureaucracy. [...]

What Won’t Congress Let Trump Get Away With?

The president’s Caribbean boat strikes are setting a dangerous new precedent. [...]

Photos of the Week: Cave Lights, Mountain Shepherd, Snowbirds Formation

Major storm damage in coastal Alaska, a scene from São Paulo Fashion Week, a 700-year-old mosque in Mali, a Radio City Rockettes rehearsal in Manhattan, and much more [...]

Traditional Criticism Is in Trouble. Here’s What’s Replacing It.

Demand for cultural commentary is higher than it’s ever been—but now that commentary is coming from unconventional new sources. [...]

It’s Not a Dog Whistle If Everyone Can Hear It

A week of ostentatious bigotry in American politics [...]

Why Is Vance Defending That Racist Group Chat?

How a trove of bigoted and violent texts among young Republicans indicates the future of the party [...]

Adiós, AirPods

Apple promises to put an AI interpreter in everyone’s ears. It couldn’t even help me order tamales. [...]

A Frightening American Fable

The Atlantic writer who previewed an unmoored country [...]

The Democratic Governor Who Drinks Raw Milk

Jared Polis has taken a different approach to RFK Jr. than others in his party. [...]

Why we must destroy Israel before they grow backbones

Updated 1 month ago If the Israelis would just give their country back to Palestinians, I’m 100% certain the Palestinians would not only have their own space program… …but would also be dominating Nobel prizes for science and medicine, and achieving breakthroughs like this: …and not murdering every last Jew stupid enough to still be … Continue reading "Why we must destroy Israel before they grow backbones" [...]

Why is Islam so Holy to the Left?

Updated 2 months ago Islamists aren’t anti-colonial – they’re just upset their own plan of colonialism died at the gates of Vienna. [...]

2025 Psytrance Playlist

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2024 Psytrance Playlist

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Forget Taiwan. Look for China to take  Russia’s eastern provinces

Updated 3 months ago Experts put China’s next military move as roughly a 70% chance, vs 30% for Taiwan https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5379824-china-wants-to-invade-siberia-not-taiwanhttps://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2014/07/03/where-do-borders-need-to-be-redrawn/why-china-will-reclaim-siberia China could seize Russian Siberia about as quickly and easily as Russia seized Crimea. If Russia balks, then China could just cut them off and strong arm North Korea to do the same. Insightful deep … Continue reading "Forget Taiwan. Look for China to take Russia’s eastern provinces" [...]

Psychedelic Therapy Crashed and Burned. MAHA Might Bring It Back | Wired

Updated 3 months ago Abuse allegations and infighting helped kill a campaign to legalize MDMA for medical use. Trumpworld is giving the therapy’s advocates hope for a second shot https://www.wired.com/story/psychedelic-therapy-mdma-maha [...]

The 2025 Psytrance Bingo Card

Updated 3 months ago Place your 2025 bets!Goa Gil 28 hour set of nonstop techno at 200BPM in North CarolinaPutin takes UkraineJEG doing another Puerto RicoJason becoming Mormon, but still reunites with Vadim for a Subtle Chaos reunionIsraelis admits this was all a big misunderstanding and gives back Israel to the Palestinians. Invades Rome.Kamal Nirmul … Continue reading "The 2025 Psytrance Bingo Card" [...]

Burning Man Is Burning Through Cash | Bloomberg

Updated 3 months ago The festival has billionaire devotees, more than 100 offshoot events and a cult following. So why is the organization behind it struggling to stay afloat? What happens when you sell your soul to billionaires, and get nothing in return? https://archive.ph/KjDda [...]

What will happen when the Epstein files are finally released?

Updated 3 months ago If the Epstein files ever actually get released no one is going to believe them anyway.Let’s start with Scenario A – the Epstein files will be released, and Trump is shown to be a pedophile. But that one is easy. it won’t happen. Trump won’t be in them, obviously, because he … Continue reading "What will happen when the Epstein files are finally released?" [...]

Some new Tsunami/Synthetic Sadhus photos unearthed

Updated 3 months ago Main Synthetic Sadhus page and photos [...]

Alex Grey Exposed

Updated 2 months ago Alex Grey is a New York-based visionary art icon that became well known especially in the 1990s and 2000s and has established the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors to exhibit his art in upstate New York. I will detail my personal history with him, which has been largely very positive, in the … Continue reading "Alex Grey Exposed" [...]

Now we know: Kubiak participated in The Diddler’s “Freak Offs.” | People

Updated 3 months ago https://people.com/what-happened-to-ash-armand-sin-city-gigolos-11691466 [...]

People Are Using AI Chatbots to Guide Their Psychedelic Trips | Wired

Updated 3 months ago As psychedelic companies and therapy apps experiment with AI, people are already taking huge doses of drugs and using chatbots to process their trips. https://archive.ph/bMAjC [...]

ICEBlock climbs to the top of the App Store charts after officials slam it

Updated 2 weeks ago Update Oct 4, 2025:Apple Bows to MAGA Demands on ICE Goon Tracker Apps See also: ICESpy.org and ICEList.is mirror each other in purpose: collecting publicly submitted photos and personal identifiers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, many of them seen wearing face coverings, and presenting them in searchable directories. https://www.engadget.com/social-media/iceblock-climbs-to-the-top-of-the-app-store-charts-after-officials-slam-it-004319963.html https://apps.apple.com/us/app/iceblock/id6741939020https://www.iceblock.app/ [...]

Fads, and politics

Updated 4 months ago All of this is true All of these are true. Call it antifa, or even low-key armchair anarchism!Most of us will differ on the ranking, and a few of us get all bent out of shape over that. With the priority of humanity and our future, I personally put it as … Continue reading "Fads, and politics" [...]

PT 633 - Dreamshadow - Life and Breath

In this episode, Kyle and Joe sit down with filmmaker Mustapha Khan and Dreamshadow’s Elizabeth & Lenny Gibson to explore Life and Breath—a new documentary immersing viewers in the experience and community of Holotropic Breathwork. We talk about why Mustapha was drawn to Dreamshadow, the film’s cinéma vérité approach that places you “in the room,” and how years of facilitation informed what became both an archival record and a living portrait of transformation. Elizabeth and Lenny reflect on 35+ years of holding space, the role of curiosity over agenda, and why genuine community—not just catharsis—is central to lasting growth. Kyle [...]

PT 632 - Megan Portnoy MS - Ontological Design, Psychedelic Spaces, and Integrating Rigor

In this episode, Joe Moore talks with Megan Portnoy, a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Antioch University New England, about how ontological design can reshape the environments used in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Megan explains how physical space is not just a backdrop but an active participant in the therapeutic process, influencing emotion, cognition, and healing. She recently won an award for her presentation on this topic at PsychedelX. They explore how design principles that foster awe, play, and flexibility can deepen integration and expand what’s possible in clinical settings. The conversation also examines how psychedelic communities can balance openness with [...]

PT 631 - Kyle Buller and Joe Moore - Breathwork, Community, Bodywork and more!

Joe and Kyle open with reflections from their first r/psychonaut AMA, then pivot to why they’re building Navigators—our off-social community with book/film clubs, early ad-free episodes, mentorship, and an expanding education library. The core discussion explores touch and bodywork in breathwork and psychedelic contexts: why defaulting to “no touch” and moving slowly matters; informed consent; reading nonverbals; and keeping client agency central. They unpack trauma-informed concepts like the window of tolerance, polyvagal‐adjacent ideas (and critiques), and the ethics of avoiding re-traumatization or facilitator-driven interventions (“WAIT: Why am I Talking/Treating/Touching?”). The duo emphasize that bodywork requires specialized training and careful framing—supportive, [...]

PT 630 - TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann

Interviewers: Joe Moore & Anne Philippi Guests: TK Wonder & Cipriana Quann (The Quann Sisters) Recorded: June 18 during MAPS PS 2025 Content note: This episode discusses childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, suicidal ideation, disordered eating, and recovery. Identical twins, writers, and culture-shapers TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann join Joe and Anne for a frank, generous conversation about identity, resilience, and the long arc of healing. Cipriana recounts launching Urban Bush Babes in 2011 to center women of color in beauty and fashion—work that led to a Vogue “day-in-the-life” feature and collaborations with couture houses. TK shares the parallel [...]

PT 629 - Ivar Goksøyr - MDMA Therapy for Therapists

In this candid, practice-focused conversation, Joe is joined by Norwegian psychologist and researcher Ivar Goksøyr to explore how therapists’ own healing journeys can measurably improve client outcomes—and why MDMA-assisted experiences, used thoughtfully, may be a uniquely powerful catalyst for professional development. Ivar shares lessons from Norway’s psychedelic research team (PTSD and the world’s first MDMA-for-depression trial), his clinic Psykologvirke in Oslo, and his online course, “The Wounded Healer,” which uses authentic footage from his FDA-approved MAPS volunteer MDMA sessions to illuminate real clinical processes, countertransference, and the “inner healing intelligence” as a working metaphor rather than dogma. The discussion ranges [...]

PT 628 - Kyle Buller and Joe Moore - Breathwork, Community, Creativity, and Fresh Psychedelic Research

Joe and Kyle debrief a hometown Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork weekend in Breckenridge, then sketch the next chapter for Psychedelics Today: a community-centric model (Navigators) that bundles education, live streams, book and film clubs, and small-group access. They kick around the big “creativity + psychedelics” question, contrast subjective “I feel creative” with objective task performance, and highlight new research—from DMT’s potential in stroke recovery to breathwork’s measurable effects. They wrap with quick hits on MAPS leadership, state policy moves, and what’s coming up at PT this fall. Highlights & takeaways Breathwork > substance? A reminder that profound states are accessible without [...]

PT 627 - Mary Carreon — Censorship, Psychedelic Media & Policy Crosscurrents

Episode summary Joe and Mary dive into how platform censorship and shifting algorithms have reshaped psychedelic media, why DoubleBlind moved to a “newsletter-first” model, and what that’s revealed about true audience engagement. They reflect on the post-2024 MDMA decision headwinds, state-level policy moves (wins and losses), and how funding, politics, and culture continue to reconfigure the field. They also explore alternatives to alcohol, chronic pain research, reciprocity around iboga/ibogaine, and lessons from PS25 (MAPS’ Psychedelic Science 2025). Highlights & themes From platforms to inboxes: Social and search suppression (IG/FB/Google) throttled harm-reduction journalism; DoubleBlind’s pivot to email dramatically improved reach and [...]

PT 626 - Kyle & Joe Catch-Up: Vital Cohort 4, Breathwork, Community & a Psychedelic News Roundup

Navigators: join our membership for exclusive livestreams, book/film clubs, courses, and meetups. Vital: apply or join the interest list—dates announced soon. Why community matters now With AI accelerating “dead-internet” dynamics, trusted human networks—book clubs, film clubs, local meetups—are essential. Skills for the moment: digital security hygiene and discernment (evaluating claims, sources, and inner signals). News & trends Alaska: statewide psilocybin initiative begins signature gathering. New Mexico: momentum toward group psilocybin care (cost-cutting models; ~2-year horizon). TBI & psychedelics: expanding research interest (ibogaine/5-MeO imaging work; anti-inflammatory angles). Colorado & iboga: advisory board backs therapeutic use and encourages Nagoya Protocol reciprocity; federal [...]

PT 625 Greg Shanken — Collaborence, Community Access & Ethical Growth in Psychedelics

Joe Moore sits down with Greg Shanken (Colorado Psychedelic Society, Collaborence Psychedelic Business Association; founder, Higher Frequency Network) for a wide-ranging conversation about building community infrastructure, navigating censorship, and creating accessible, ethical pathways into psychedelic healing. Greg shares his personal arc from lifelong depression to ayahuasca, ketamine, and Bufo; why he launched a vetted affiliate/partner network for our space; and how Oregon–Colorado collaboration can widen access while honoring reciprocity and conservation. Key themes Collaborence: a two-day CO/OR event (online + in-person) connecting facilitators, professionals, and the public with pay-what-you-can access options. Access & affordability: how to widen entry points (microdosing, [...]

PT 624 - Dr. Cat Meyer - Sex, Love, Psychedelics

“Eroticism is the connection to vibrancy, to life—it’s how we engage with the world through pleasure.” “Feeling is power. A discerning human who can feel is a powerful human.” “Psychedelics help us come back into right relationship with our body and with pleasure.” “Play gives us the freedom to experiment, to try, to be vulnerable, and to learn without attaching our worth to the outcome.”   In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Dr. Cat Meyer, licensed psychotherapist, sex therapist, and host of Sex, Love, Psychedelics. Together, they explore the deep intersections of sexuality, trauma healing, [...]

PT 623 - Dee Dee Goldpaugh - Embracing Pleasure

Joe Moore interviews Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW about their new book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality. The discussion covers the book’s reception, critiques of over-medicalization, personal healing experiences, definitions of erotic energy and pleasure, historical repression of substances, and contemporary ethical concerns. Key topics Conversion therapy: historical use of psychedelics in conversion practices, risks today, and need for professional consensus to ban psychedelic-assisted conversion therapy. Motivation: reaction to dominance of the clinical/medical model in psychedelics. Author background: clinical social worker, ketamine-assisted therapy provider, sexual abuse survivor, early psychedelic integration work. Personal healing: ayahuasca and San Pedro (Wachuma) [...]

PT 622 - Matt Xavier - The Psychedelic DJ

From the Rave Scene to Psychedelic Therapy In this episode, Kyle Buller speaks with Matt Xavier, DJ, therapist, and author. The conversation took place live at Psychedelic Science. Matt recalls his early years in the rave culture of 1990s New York. He ran record labels, hosted psychedelic trance events, and lived through the intensity of that scene. Why Music Is Medicine Matt believes music should be treated as medicine. He explains how playlists can align with the stages of a psychedelic journey—onset, climb, peak, and descent. He encourages people to listen with intention and to categorize tracks by emotion, energy, [...]

PT 621 - Dr Case Newsom - Zendo Project

In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Dr. Case Newsom, an emergency room physician in Denver and Medical Director for both Zendo Project and Stadium Medical. They explore how psychedelic harm reduction is merging with event medicine at concerts, festivals, and large-scale gatherings. Dr. Newsom shares his path from osteopathic medical training to bridging emergency medicine with psychedelic peer support. He explains how the Zendo Project has expanded beyond Burning Man, and why collaboration with medical teams matters. The discussion highlights new triage protocols, cultural shifts in Colorado, and the legal challenges that still stand in the way of [...]

PT 620 - Kat Murti – Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Meta Censorship, and the Fight for Science

In this episode, Joe Moore is joined by Kat Murti, Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the largest youth-led network working to end the war on drugs. SSDP organizes at the campus, local, state, federal, and international levels, with more than 100 chapters across the U.S. and sister organizations worldwide. Kat shares her personal journey into drug policy reform, from witnessing DEA raids on AIDS patients in the 1990s to fighting for civil liberties as a student at UC Berkeley. She explains how SSDP empowers young people to challenge outdated laws and promote policies rooted in compassion, scientific [...]

PT 619 - Sphinx Gate with Mareesa Stertz and Tania Abdul

In this episode, Joe Moore is joined by Mareesa Stertz and Tania Abdul, the visionaries behind Sphinx Gate, one of Burning Man 2025’s most ambitious and mythic art installations. Inspired by The NeverEnding Story, Sphinx Gate features two towering 34-foot sphinxes and a fully immersive, transformative art experience designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The trio explores how art and play can catalyze personal and collective transformation—without the need for psychedelics—by helping people reframe inner challenges as quests for growth. They discuss the project's mythic inspiration, how it has evolved into a “transmersive” self-discovery journey, and [...]

PT 618 - Chad Charles - Integrating 5-MeO-DMT: Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Best Practices

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Chad Charles — educator, mentor, and practitioner specializing in 5-MeO-DMT therapy. Chad shares his decade-long journey working with 5-MeO-DMT, emphasizing the importance of: Practitioner training and mentorship Personalized, therapeutic alliances The nuanced understanding of dissociative states Ethics in standardized clinical dosing A trauma-informed approach to psychedelic care He also introduces his upcoming research project, analyzing 500+ one-on-one sessions to illuminate best practices and ethical frameworks in the 5-MeO-DMT space. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about harm reduction, responsible facilitation, and the future of psychedelic therapy. 🕒 Episode [...]

PT 617 - Alan Davis - Psychedelic Research and Patient Safety at Ohio State & Exploring Ibogaine's Potential

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Alan Davis, Associate Professor at Ohio State University, to explore the evolving landscape of Ibogaine research and its therapeutic potential. Alan offers a deep dive into the Iboga Patient Survey, a groundbreaking initiative collecting real-world data on the safety and efficacy of Ibogaine—particularly for those struggling with substance use disorders and mental health challenges. The conversation sheds light on the need for rigorous, community-informed research that could pave the way toward FDA approval and increased access for patients, including veterans dealing with trauma. They also discuss the complexities of [...]

PT 616 - Karina Bashir on Psychedelics, Islam, and Human Rights

In this engaging episode of the Psychedelics Today podcast, host Joe Moore sits down with Karina Bashir, an attorney working at the intersection of law, business ethics, and psychedelics. Karina, of counsel with Antithesis Law and an active member of the psychedelic community, shares her unique journey from human rights advocacy into the evolving field of psychedelic law. The conversation explores her presentation at Harvard on psychedelics and monotheistic religions, and her efforts to bridge the gap between Islamic communities and psychedelic-assisted healing. She discusses the legal frameworks she navigates to support clients in the psychedelic ecosystem, the spiritual depth [...]

PT 615 - Kristen Nash and Erica Siegel on Risk Reduction and Psychedelic Safety

In this deeply important episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore is joined by Kristen Nash, MPH, and returning guest Erica Siegel, LCSW, for a nuanced conversation about risk reduction, harm prevention, and ethical education in the psychedelic space. Kristen shares the powerful and heartbreaking story of losing her 21-year-old son after a tragic psychedelic-related incident. Motivated by this loss and her background in public health, she founded the Coalition for Psychedelic Safety and Education and launched the Before You Trip campaign—an educational initiative piloting in Colorado aimed at helping Gen Z users assess their readiness and safety before engaging with [...]

PT 614 - Erica Rex: Scientific Integrity, Psychedelic Research, and the Religious Leader Study

In this episode, Joe Moore speaks with award-winning science journalist Erica Rex about her personal experience participating in psychedelic research, her upcoming book Seeing What Is There: My Search for Sanity in the Psychedelic Era, and the complex story behind the recently published Religious Leader Psilocybin Study from Johns Hopkins and NYU. They examine: Erica's firsthand experience as a participant in the original 2012 study that helped launch Roland Griffiths’ prominence in psychedelic science. The goals and outcomes of the Religious Leader Study, which sought to explore how psilocybin might impact religious leaders’ effectiveness and connection to their communities. The [...]

PT 613 - Daniel Pinchbeck - From Cultural Catalyst to Capitalist Co-optation: Reflections on Psychedelic Science, AI, and Idealist Monism

In this expansive episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with author and cultural theorist Daniel Pinchbeck to explore the evolving—and increasingly contested—role of psychedelics in society. From the hopeful spirit of transformation that animated earlier psychedelic movements to the sobering reality of biotech, branding, and political entanglement, Daniel offers a candid diagnosis of where we are—and where we might be headed. Reflecting on Psychedelic Science 2025, Daniel discusses the event’s stark shift toward commercialization and industry influence. He contrasts this with his earlier work on Evolver, a movement that sought to integrate psychedelics with permaculture, alternative economics, and [...]

PT 612 - Mattha Busby: Power, Pleasure, and the Psychedelic Movement’s Reckoning

In this wide-ranging conversation, journalist Mattha Busby joins Joe Moore to reflect on the shifting tone of the psychedelic movement in the wake of Psychedelic Science 2025. Based in Vancouver, Mattha has written for The Guardian, VICE, Esquire, TIME, and Wired, bringing a uniquely embedded yet critical lens to the space. They discuss the post-conference mood and the sense that the industry is sobering up—less hype, more introspection. Mattha reflects on the growing division between underground practitioners, activists, and biotech startups, and the importance of vision, ethics, and scrutiny in the midst of this cultural moment. Other topics include: Ketamine [...]

PT 611 - Dylan Beynon - Mindbloom

Dylan Beynon: At-Home Ketamine Therapy, Big Pharma Pushback, and the Future of Psychedelic Accessibility In this episode, Joe Moore welcomes Dylan Beynon, CEO and Founder of Mindbloom, one of the largest providers of legal, at-home ketamine therapy in the U.S. Dylan shares the deeply personal story that led him to psychedelic medicine—including the tragic loss of his mother and sister to addiction and mental illness—and how these experiences continue to fuel his mission to make psychedelic therapy affordable and accessible for all. Mindbloom has now facilitated over 654,000 sessions across 38 states, offering both sublingual and subcutaneous (injectable) ketamine in [...]

PT 610 - Victoria Litman - The Future of Psychedelic Regulation Is Local

In this episode, we sit down with Victoria Litman, M.Div., J.D., LL.M., to discuss why the future of psychedelic access in the United States is being shaped not by federal agencies, but by the bold actions of individual states. As a legal scholar and writer focusing on drug policy, Victoria breaks down the significance of the FDA’s 2024 rejection of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and why that decision might be less of a setback than it seems. We explore how state-level initiatives like Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act and Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act are setting the stage for a new model of [...]

PS 25 - Morning Show Number 1

Joe Moore and Anne Philippi are hosts of the PS25 Morning Show! This one features Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW and Tommaso Barba, PhDC! We talk about all things Sex and Psychedelics! [...]

PT 606 - Ibogaine and the Future of Healing: Trevor Millar & Jonathan Dickinson of Ambio Life Sciences

n this episode of Psychedelics Today, kicking of Psychedelic Science 2025 week in Denver, we sit down with Jonathan Dicksinson, Chief Executive Officer, and Trevor Millar, Chief Operations Officer of Ambio Life Sciences – one of the world’s leading ibogaine clinics – to explore the potential of ibogaine for addiction, neuroregeneration, and how ethics, honoring experience, and sustainability will be key to delivering ibogaine at scale.  Trevor shares his early work supporting marginalized populations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, which led to the founding of Liberty Root, one of Canada’s first ibogaine clinics. Jonathan reflects on his apprenticeship in Mexican clinics, [...]

PT 605 - Jeff Breau - Exploring Psychedelic Churches at Harvard Divinity School

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, hosts sit down with Jeff Breau from Harvard Divinity School's Center for the Study of World Religions. Key themes include the intersection of psychedelics and religion, harm reduction practices, and the burgeoning psychedelic church movement. Jeff brings insights from his ethnographic research on psychedelic churches and discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration for advancing understanding in this field. He also delves into the role of music in psychedelic therapy, critiques of the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ), and the potential for psychedelic chaplaincy. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on the evolving landscape of psychedelics [...]

PT 604 - Paul Gillis-Smith - Psychedelics, Religion & Lisa Bieberman

In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Paul Gillis-Smith from The Center for the Study of World Religions to discuss a range of fascinating topics. They begin by discussing the Harvard Divinity School and the CSWR’s mission and history. The conversation delves into the work and legacy of Lisa Bieberman, a pivotal figure in the 1960s psychedelic harm reduction movement. It explores her contributions to the field through her Psychedelic Information Center. They also touch on the Quaker traditions and their intersection with LSD use, showing how spirituality and psychedelics can coalesce. Paul also talks about upcoming psychedelic and chaplaincy [...]

Weekly Discussion: Is the psytrance scene growing where you live?

Sub question: Are you a fan of it growing/shrinking? submitted by /u/Fairbsy [link] [comments] [...]

Share me your favorite festival aftermovies

Hey all, been tripping on 2cb all day doing all sorts of shit by myself and have just started watching some aftermovies for psytrance festivals, I'm deciding which I'm gonna go to next year (most likely in europe) gonna continue to trip some more for the next 4-5 hours so need some nice videos to watch One thing I've noticed is that any I've found so far are extremely short (sub 10min) send me your favorites in here please and thank you submitted by /u/Cold-Appearance-3400 [link] [comments] [...]

Few hours of Vipassana meditation before partying?

Anyone experimented with totally calming your mind, achieving an MDMA like calmth and then going to partying totally sober, just running on your own supply? submitted by /u/Even_Job6933 [link] [comments] [...]

live dj set on youtube

check this guy out . trance music and funny hats submitted by /u/PropertyShot7750 [link] [comments] [...]

Martian Arts - Sink or Swim

He's back at it again. Following last year's superb full-length album "Ashram" this is a 3-track release that sums up how good modern psytrance can be. Three quite different songs, from more thoughtful to more blasting, each with unique traits but that now modern classic Martian Arts sound in each. submitted by /u/Jaza_music [link] [comments] [...]

What makes Trance - Trance

What is that magic ingredient for you that distinguishes between a track and a good track? That thing that is beyond a melody or a good drop or cutting edge sound design submitted by /u/Sunshineallon [link] [comments] [...]

Sesto Sento - Glory (Original Mix) [Come Together] [2006]

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Palusa & Hardynez - Spicy Trip 🌶🔥 (OUT NOW!)

🔗 https://phantasm.ampsuite.com/releases/links?id=240 submitted by /u/psykaleidor [link] [comments] [...]

Mirror Station-Ink and Acrylic painting

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Acid mix

Hey everyone took some acid last night and had some fun with some psytrance😂, would really appreciate it if you checked it out , always love feedback. There's a couple mess ups but hey it happens just a bit of fun much love ❤️ https://on.soundcloud.com/eVLuXACD38z3pROOs1 submitted by /u/No-Anybody-2089 [link] [comments] [...]

Do you know any psychedelic trance tracks that have this similar effect?

I'm looking for a track no older than 2007 and it's more than 8 minutes long but less than 9. Thx 😉 submitted by /u/David__91 [link] [comments] [...]

DJ_Radioactive - Goa Experience v.2.5 (Goa DJ Set)

DJ_Radioactive - Goa Experience v.2.5 Namaste! Here is my new fresh goa dj set. Enjoy! -☢️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgxqRndcvjo submitted by /u/Nixnaxpox [link] [comments] [...]

Space Buddha - Magnet Man [No Shields] [2008]

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Absolutely beautiful atmospheric track: Every Word, Every Silence

Just came across this track by Sequoya and Egons Embrace and might be the most beautiful psy tune i've heard in a while. submitted by /u/Esensepsy [link] [comments] [...]

Looking for People for Upcoming European Events

I just moved to Barcelona and would love to try to catch a psytrance show while I am here. I am from the United States where the genre is not very popular. If anyone is going to any show somewhere in Europe (preferably western Europe) in the next few weeks and would be interested in having someone to go along with, let me know! I've been travelling around over the weekends, so I am open to a lot of locations. I want to make the most of my time here, and I have not met anyone interested in the genre [...]

Songs/albums with the most memorable melodies we will never hear live again?

I started listening to psytrance in the 2010s and i don't know if it me or i am searching in the wrong places, but i can't find songs with memorable/catch melodies like in the 2010s anymore. Back then i instantly fell in love with some albums in the 2010s which i like to call "french psytrance" since most of those artists are mainly from france and were producing these really awesome melodies with similar set of sounds and in general the song structure was similar as well imo. Can you recommend me songs/(less known)artists with great melodies which i might [...]

🌀 One Tribe, One Frequency – an idea for a global psytrance hub

Hey beautiful tribe 🌀 I’ve been feeling a deep call lately — a vision that many of us probably share. Beyond festivals and dancefloors, there’s a need for a real, physical place where the psytrance spirit can live every day: music, art, nature, spirituality, community, creation. A place built by the tribe, for the tribe. Not commercial, not owned — but grown through connection, collaboration and consciousness. I’ve started the seed phase of this idea, called 🪶 Psytrance Global Point – Vision Tribe, to connect people from all around the world who feel the same vibration. For now, it’s just [...]

Psy clothing like Yacxilan

Im searching for brands like Yacxilian, just in general high quality psy clothing 🙂 submitted by /u/Low_Alternative968 [link] [comments] [...]

Simbiose Sounds Tribute 2 (Dark, Hi-Tech, Psycore)

Part 2 of my Simbiose Sounds support mix/tribute. More diverse than part 1, trying to showcase more of their diversity and different genres. Expect dark and organic vibes, glitchy Hi-Tech and brooding Psycore in the 170-200 bpm range. Give them a listen, you won't regret it! Tracklist: [00:00:00] Cosmic Vandal - Sea Seeker [00:06:56] Bizarro & Kataklyzma - Subversive Talkings [00:09:50] Methodic - Mokuwa [00:16:12] Oryezurk - Ego Detox [00:20:55] Facury - Spiritual Healing [00:27:48] Status Quantum - Strange Party [00:31:18] Mad Noise & Zerius - Meeting of the Magicians [00:37:37] Mulungu - Rick Tech Experiments [00:41:17] Mulungu - Alma [...]

My newest PsyTrance Mix called FLOWMOTION -By Apholo DJ-

🚀 New set is out! Flowmotion is a sonic journey where everything moves — time, energy, and awareness. A fusion of cosmic vibrations and flowing rhythms to make you feel the sound through body and mind 🌌 submitted by /u/apholodj [link] [comments] [...]

Flu Cases Surge Early in Japan, Sparking Global Health Concerns

School closures and hospitalizations from an unexpected early spike in flu cases in Japan has experts concerned about what lies ahead for other countries [...]

How to See Comet Lemmon and the Orionids Meteor Shower Peak

A comet visible to the naked eye will make its closest approach to Earth on October 21 [...]

What Is a Quasar? The Answer Depends on Your Point of View

Voracious supermassive black holes light up the cores of “active” galaxies across the universe. How we see them, however, is a matter of perspective [...]

The El Ali Meteorite’s Journey from Landmark to Loot

A massive Somali meteorite containing never-before-seen-on-Earth minerals vanished into the black market, raising ethical questions about science and ownership. [...]

A Solution to the CIA’s Kryptos Code Is Found after 35 Years

After decades of speculation, two writers uncovered the answer to the Kryptos code’s final cipher [...]

How the Government Shutdown Is Impacting Science and Research

Hundreds of people at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have received layoff notices, and work at many federal laboratories has been suspended [...]

Parrondo’s Paradox Explains How Two Losing Strategies Combined Can Win

In certain circumstances, losses create a sure path to victory, an idea with implications for biology and cancer therapy [...]

How ‘Wood Vaulting’ Could Help Slow Climate Change

Wood vaulting, a simple, low-tech approach to storing carbon, has the potential to remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year—and some companies are already trying it [...]

Jake Paul’s Deepfake Gambit Sparks Debate over Sora Cameos and Digital Likeness Rights

New video apps like Sora could turn faces into moneymaking assets and hint at a future where everyone can rent out their digital likeness [...]

Men’s Brains Shrink Faster than Women’s. What That Means for Alzheimer’s

Women’s brains age more slowly than men’s, but they still have higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease [...]

Why Lung Cancer Is Increasing among Nonsmoking Women Under Age 65

Thoracic surgeon Jonathan Villena explains why early screening for lung cancer is critical—even for those without symptoms. [...]

CDC Cuts Threaten Public Health Nationwide, Fired Employees Say

A quarter of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff is gone after the Trump administration’s latest reductions in force and earlier layoffs [...]

Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded for Research on Science, Technology and Growth

Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt share the Nobel economics prize for work that underlines the importance of investing in research and development [...]

What is Type 1 Diabetes? Here’s Your 5-Minute Primer

What happens when your body suddenly stops making the one hormone that keeps your blood sugar in check? [...]

Has JWST Finally Found an Exomoon?

Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories suggests a supervolcanic exomoon may lurk around the giant exoplanet WASP-39b [...]

Immigrants Make Up More Than 30 Percent of Nobel Science Winners Since 2000

Of the 202 Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine this century, fewer than 70 percent hail from the country in which they were awarded their prize. These graphics trace their journeys [...]

New DNA Search Engine Brings Order to Biology’s Big Data

MetaGraph compresses vast data archives into a search engine for scientists, opening up new frontiers of biological discovery [...]

Meet the Advocates Who Are Changing Type 1 Diabetes Care for the Better

Advocates are lightening mental health burdens, improving pregnancy care and helping patients in developing countries [...]

Saving the Vision of People with Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions. But there are often ways to save vision [...]

Can Genetic Testing Predict Type 1 Diabetes? Experts Say Earlier Treatment Is Possible

Genetic screening can mean that people at risk of type 1 diabetes get earlier treatment and better outcomes [...]

A Cure for Type 1 Diabetes May be Closer Than You Think

A new drug slows insulin-dependent diabetic deterioration and has sped up development of a complete remedy [...]

Advances in Type 1 Diabetes Science and Tech

Living with type 1 diabetes today is leaps and bounds easier than it was decades ago. Things are only getting better [...]

Why Building an Artificial Pancreas for People with Diabetes Is So Hard—And How Tech Is Finally Catching Up

How a father’s love, entrepreneurship and tech advances could lead to a working artificial pancreas [...]

Complex Life May Have Evolved Multiple Times

Controversial evidence hints that complex life might have emerged hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought—and possibly more than once [...]

What Brain Science Reveals about Ethical Decline and Moral Growth

Your brain gets used to wrongdoing. It can also get used to doing good [...]

Science Crossword: Organized Chaos

Play this crossword inspired by the November 2025 issue of Scientific American [...]

NASA Is Crucial to the U.S. Winning the New Space Race

The U.S. wants to remain a superpower in space. It can’t without supporting NASA [...]

Poem: ‘In Reality’

Science in meter and verse [...]

Math Puzzle: Find the Time

Decode a confusing clock in this math puzzle [...]

More Than a Feeling

How awe and wonder transform science and you The post More Than a Feeling appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

In Awe of Tiny Things

Artist and filmmaker Michael Benson on dung beetles, diatoms, and the human drive to explore The post In Awe of Tiny Things appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Half-Male, Half-Female Spider Discovered In Thailand

A new arachnid species and a rare intersex specimen in one fell swoop The post Half-Male, Half-Female Spider Discovered In Thailand appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Watch My Skeleton Dance for Science

Taking part in a study on low back pain led to some spooky shenanigans The post Watch My Skeleton Dance for Science appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Can Embracing the Unknown Save Us From Dystopia?

An interview with Daniel Wilson, author of shamanic techno-thriller Hole in the Sky The post Can Embracing the Unknown Save Us From Dystopia? appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

The Nautilus Reading List About the Cosmos

Our writers have read a universe of books on space and astronomy. Here are their favorites. The post The Nautilus Reading List About the Cosmos appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

How a Rare Disease Could Yield a Pandemic Drug

This autoimmune disorder protects those who have it from viruses of all kinds The post How a Rare Disease Could Yield a Pandemic Drug appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

How the Statues of Easter Island Walked Into Place

The iconic heads hewn from volcanic rock may have been wobbled into place by the Rapa Nui people who created them The post How the Statues of Easter Island Walked Into Place appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Could the Sun’s Orbit Shape Evolution?

The connection between our massive star and the tiniest microplankton The post Could the Sun’s Orbit Shape Evolution? appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Lifetime of Friendships Slows Aging

Social ties are deeply connected to how fast your biological clock ticks The post Lifetime of Friendships Slows Aging appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Marriage is hard, but it's even harder when you immigrate together

Canadian immigration policy has long emphasized family reunification. In fact, most of Canada's 200,000 yearly newcomers migrate as a couple or a family unit. [...]

As a glacier retreats, a gold mine advances. Why are some locals angry?

A small Canadian mining company, Canagold, is seeking permits and approvals to renew gold mining operations at a remote site in northwestern British Columbia (B.C.). Called the New Polaris Mine, it faces opposition from First Nations, environmental nonprofits and downstream Alaskan communities. [...]

World's carbon dioxide levels hit a record high in 2024: Report

Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere soared by a record amount to new highs in 2024, committing the planet to more long-term temperature increase, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). [...]

Clocking into the internal rhythm of wheat plants

Circadian clocks of wheat can provide a window into the plant's nutrient content and life cycle, finds new research that could improve agricultural production and crop resilience in a changing climate. [...]

Does individual climate action distract from the big picture? New research has answers

New research suggests that trying to change people's climate habits won't hurt support for big picture solutions. [...]

Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation, study suggests

New research shows that dark matter has a different distribution in our galaxy than previously thought, and that advances dark matter's status as a potential source of the observed gamma ray excess in the Milky Way's center. High-resolution simulations reveal that the dark matter distribution in the inner galaxy is not spherical, but flattened and asymmetrical. The findings confirm the theory that the gamma ray excess is due to dark matter annihilation. [...]

Simplified Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model simulated on trapped-ion quantum computer

The simulation of strongly interacting many-body systems is a key objective of quantum physics research, as it can help to test the predictions of physics theories and yield new valuable insight. Researchers at Quantinuum, a quantum computing company, recently simulated a simplified version of a well-known theoretical model, the so-called Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev (SYK) model, using a trapped-ion quantum computer and a previously introduced randomized quantum algorithm. [...]

Study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs

After-school programs are in high demand among families, but mismatches in cost, location and program type can prevent students from accessing the opportunities they need most, according to a new USC study. [...]

How a genetic split helped plants conquer polluted soils

Phytochelatin synthases (PCSs) produce phytochelatins—tiny, cysteine-rich peptides that bind and neutralize toxic metal ions such as cadmium and arsenic. These molecules act as the plant's natural detox system, sequestering harmful elements into vacuoles to prevent cellular damage. [...]

'Bigger, hotter, faster': Extreme blazes drive rise in CO₂ fire emissions

Rampant wildfires in the Americas drove a jump in global greenhouse gas emissions from fires in the year to February, new research found Thursday, warning that climate change was fanning the flames. [...]

What happened to those 'little red dots' Webb observed?

When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) began operations, one of its earliest surveys was of galaxies that existed during the very early universe. In December 2022, these observations revealed multiple objects that appeared as "little red dots" (LRDs), fueling speculation as to what they might be. While the current consensus is that these objects are compact, early galaxies, there is still debate over their composition and what makes them so red. On the one hand, there is the "stellar-only" hypothesis, which states that LRDs are red because they are packed with stars and dust. [...]

Human ancestors were exposed to lead millions of years ago, and it shaped our evolution

When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust fumes. [...]

How we sharpened the James Webb telescope's vision from a million kilometers away

After Christmas dinner in 2021, our family was glued to the television, watching the nail-biting launch of NASA's US$10 billion (AU$15 billion) James Webb Space Telescope. There had not been such a leap forward in telescope technology since Hubble was launched in 1990. [...]

Disruptive investments can build a cleaner aviation industry

Taking greater investment risks with technologies and new lines of business can help lower emissions from the aviation industry, one of the world's fastest-growing sources of climate pollution, according to new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The article, "Mobilizing Capital and Technology for a Clean Aviation Industry," is published in Science. [...]

Researchers' autonomous system makes it easier to transport cargo on the moon

Autonomy algorithms developed by researchers at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS) could one day make cargo transport on the moon safer and more efficient for astronauts. [...]

Saturday Citations: Yet another solution for universal expansion; computing with brain organoids

This week, researchers reported the discovery of four Late Bronze Age stone megastructures likely used for trapping herds of wild animals. Physicists have proven that a central law of thermodynamics does not apply to atomic-scale objects that are linked via quantum correlation. And two Australian Ph.D. students coded a software solution for the James Webb Space Telescope's Aperture Masking Interferometer, which has been producing blurry images. [...]

Vortices in ultralight dark matter halos could reveal new clues to cosmic structure

The nature of dark matter remains one of the greatest mysteries in cosmology. Within the standard framework of non-collisional cold dark matter (CDM), various models are considered: WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles, with masses of around 100 GeV/c2), primordial black holes, and ultralight axion-like particles (mass of 10-22 to 1 eV/c2). In the latter case, dark matter behaves like a wave, described by a Schrödinger equation, rather than as a collection of point particles. This generates specific behaviors at small scales, while following standard dynamics (CDM) at large scales. [...]

Deadly floods in Mexico another sign of need for improved severe weather warnings

The most recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have left at least 76 dead and dozens more missing, have raised questions again about the government's ability to alert people to severe weather in time. [...]

Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang dies at 103

Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died in Beijing on Saturday. He was 103. [...]

Time-delay snapshots enable scientists to identify dynamics in chaotic systems

Many of the world's most important systems, such as the atmosphere, turbulent fluids, and even the motion of planets, behave unpredictably due to chaos and noise. Scientists often study these systems through their "invariant" measures, long-term statistical behaviors, rather than individual paths. While useful, these measures have a fundamental limitation: completely different systems can share the same statistics, making it impossible to identify the underlying dynamics. [...]

Sensor identifies sodium nitrite in drinks using laser-modified cork

A team of researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has developed a sensor that can identify sodium nitrite (NaNO2) in various beverages, including mineral water, orange juice, and wine. This inorganic salt is used as a preservative and fixative to give products such as ham, bacon, and sausages their pink or red color. Depending on the amount, it can cause serious health problems by leading to the formation of nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic compounds. [...]

Multi-layered mapping project could save elephant and human lives

Negative interactions are impacting on conservation activities as they erode public support for endangered species, driving biodiversity loss. [...]

Epigenetic changes help cells adapt to low oxygen levels, study reveals

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered how cells can adjust their gene activity to survive when oxygen runs low. The study, published in Nature Cell Biology, reveals that cells use a previously unknown mechanism to control which proteins are produced—and how quickly. [...]

Southern Ocean's low-salinity Antarctic waters continue absorbing CO₂ despite climate model predictions

Climate models suggest that climate change could reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). However, observational data actually shows that this ability has seen no significant decline in recent decades. [...]

Follow-up observations by Webb confirm GRB 250702B is most energetic cosmic explosion ever recorded

Considering the immense size of the universe, it's no surprise that space still holds plenty of secrets for us. Recently, astronomers believe they stumbled upon a kind of cosmic blast never seen before, and it's challenging what we thought we knew about how stars die. [...]

Temperature corrections boost accuracy of coastal ocean color satellites

Ocean color satellites provide essential insights into water quality and ecosystem dynamics by estimating chlorophyll, suspended matter, and dissolved organic material. Atmospheric correction, the process of removing scattering and absorption from satellite signals, is central to these analyses. [...]

AI-driven mapping captures daily global land changes

Accurate land cover mapping underpins biodiversity protection, climate adaptation, and sustainable land use. Despite advances in remote sensing, satellite-only approaches remain limited by cloud cover, revisit intervals, and the lack of ground-truth data. Dynamic products such as Dynamic World have improved timeliness but still struggle to capture sudden transitions or validate their results. [...]

Mapping China's cities at submeter precision

Land use and land cover (LULC) information underpins studies in climate science, disaster management, food security, and ecosystem protection. Advances in satellite imaging have improved resolution, but high-resolution land cover mapping still faces major hurdles. [...]

US sinks international deal on decarbonizing ships

An international vote to approve cutting maritime emissions was delayed by a year Friday in a victory for the United States, which opposes the carbon-cutting plan. [...]

Bird-mediated plant colonization overturns long-held assumptions about how plants spread to islands

When the volcanic island of Surtsey rose from the North Atlantic Ocean in 1963, it offered scientists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe how life takes hold on brand-new and barren land. For decades, ecologists believed that plants' ability to reach remote and isolated places depended mainly on special adaptations for long-distance dispersal—for example, fleshy fruits thought to attract birds, which would eat the fruit and later disperse the seeds—giving those species a decisive advantage in colonizing new areas. [...]

Dead Ends is a fun, macabre medical history for kids

Ars chats with co-authors Lindsey Fitzharris and Adrian Teal about their delightful new children's book. [...]

NASA’s next Moonship reaches last stop before launch pad

Preparations for the Artemis II mission continue despite the federal government shutdown. [...]

Lead poisoning has been a feature of our evolution

A recent study found lead in teeth from 2 million-year-old hominin fossils. [...]

SpaceX has plans to launch Falcon Heavy from California—if anyone wants it to

There's no big rush to bring SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to Vandenberg Space Force Base. [...]

Antarctica is starting to look a lot like Greenland—and that isn’t good

Global warming is awakening sleeping giants of ice at the South Pole. [...]

Rice weevil on a grain of rice wins 2025 Nikon Small World contest

Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. [...]

Believing misinformation is a “win” for some people, even when proven false

"Winning" means prioritizing independence from outside influence over being right. [...]

Starship’s elementary era ends today with mega-rocket’s 11th test flight

"The final phase of Starship’s trajectory on Flight 11 includes a dynamic banking maneuver." [...]

Putin OKs plan to turn Russian spacecraft into flying billboards

This Soyuz mission is brought to you by the Wagner Group. [...]

Termite farmers fine-tune their weed control

The termites know how much of their agricultural area has been taken over by weeds. [...]

Rocket Report: Bezos’ firm will package satellites for launch; Starship on deck

The long, winding road for Franklin Chang-Diaz's plasma rocket engine takes another turn. [...]

“Like putting on glasses for the first time”—how AI improves earthquake detection

AI is “comically good” at detecting small earthquakes—here’s why that matters. [...]

We’re about to find many more interstellar interlopers—here’s how to visit one

"You don't have to claim that they're aliens to make these exciting." [...]

How Easter Island’s giant statues “walked” to their final platforms

Workers with ropes could make the moai "walk" in zig-zag motion along roads tailor-made for the purpose. [...]

One NASA science mission saved from Trump’s cuts, but others still in limbo

"Damage is being done already. Even if funding is reinstated, we have already lost people." [...]

Chemistry Nobel prize awarded for building ordered polymers with metal

Three researchers share prize for structured polymers called metal-organic frameworks. [...]

Floating electrons on a sea of helium

Yes, it's another potential qubit. But it's also some very cool physics. [...]

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for macroscale quantum tunneling

John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John Martinis built an electrical circuit-based oscillator on a microchip. [...]

Natural disasters are a rising burden for the National Guard

New Pentagon data show climate impacts shaping reservists’ mission. [...]

The neurons that let us see what isn’t there

A standard optical illusion triggers specific neurons in the visual system of mice. [...]

Nation-state hackers deliver malware from “bulletproof” blockchains

Malicious payloads stored on Ethereum and BNB blockchains are immune to takedowns. [...]

Ars Live recap: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron weighs in.

Despite connection hiccups, we covered OpenAI's finances, nuclear power, and Sam Altman. [...]

Thousands of customers imperiled after nation-state ransacks F5’s network

Risks to BIG-IP users include supply-chain attacks, credential loss, and vulnerability exploits. [...]

Anthropic’s Claude Haiku 4.5 matches May’s frontier model at fraction of cost

Tiny, fast model hits coding scores similar to GPT-5 and Sonnet 4. [...]

ChatGPT erotica coming soon with age verification, CEO says

Sam Altman claims new tools can detect mental distress while relaxing limits for adults. [...]

Feds seize $15 billion from alleged forced labor scam built on “human suffering”

Scams like this one net billions from well-educated victims. [...]

Nvidia sells tiny new computer that puts big AI on your desktop

The 1 petaflop DGX Spark system runs AI models with 200 billion parameters locally for $4K. [...]

OpenAI wants to stop ChatGPT from validating users’ political views

New paper reveals reducing "bias" means making ChatGPT stop mirroring users' political language. [...]

Hackers can steal 2FA codes and private messages from Android phones

Malicious app required to make "Pixnapping" attack work requires no permissions. [...]

Why Signal’s post-quantum makeover is an amazing engineering achievement

New design sets a high standard for post-quantum readiness. [...]

Microsoft warns of new “Payroll Pirate” scam stealing employees’ direct deposits

Among other things, the scammers bypass multi-factor authentication. [...]

AI models can acquire backdoors from surprisingly few malicious documents

Anthropic study suggests "poison" training attacks don't scale with model size. [...]

Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users

As more sites require IDs for user age verification, expect more such breaches to come. [...]

Bank of England warns AI stock bubble rivals 2000 dotcom peak

Central bank says market concentration hasn't been this extreme in 50 years. [...]

Salesforce says it won’t pay extortion demand in 1 billion records breach

Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters gave Salesforce until Friday to pay or else. [...]

Synology caves, walks back some drive restrictions on upcoming NAS models

Policy change affects at least 2025 model Plus, Value, and J-series DiskStations. [...]

Ars Live: Is the AI bubble about to pop? Ed Zitron is on with Ars at 3:30pm EDT today

Our discussion happens today, October 7, at 3:30pm US Eastern time. [...]

AMD wins massive AI chip deal from OpenAI with stock sweetener

ChatGPT maker will be allowed to buy 10% of AMD for a penny per share. [...]

ICE wants to build a 24/7 social media surveillance team

ICE plans to hire contractors to scan platforms to target people for deportation. [...]

Why iRobot’s founder won’t go within 10 feet of today’s walking robots

Rodney Brooks says humanoid robots pose hidden safety challenges and won't learn dexterity from video alone. [...]

Open source GZDoom community splinters after creator inserts AI-generated code

UZDoom fork promises to fix other top-down leadership problems with the decades-old mod. [...]

ROG Xbox Ally X: The Ars Technica review

The first portable “Xbox” fails to unify a messy world of competing PC gaming platforms. [...]

AMD and Sony’s PS6 chipset aims to rethink the current graphics pipeline

Project Amethyst focuses on efficient machine learning, new compression techniques. [...]

It’s time for game developers to bring back the cheat code

Arcane hidden options can offer accessibility without confusing the "core" game experience. [...]

Rubik’s Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps

The Rubik's WOWCube is a 2×2 cube with modern twists. [...]

Rally Arcade Classics is a fun ’90s-throwback racing game

If you like games that handle like Project Gotham Racing, you might love this. [...]

Hands-on with Fallout 76’s next expansion: Yep, it has Walton Goggins

TV tie-ins aside, it's the combat tweaks over the past year that really matter. [...]

EA will be a very different company under private ownership

Analysts see trouble for studios like BioWare, potential for Saudi meddling. [...]

Fortnite disables Peacemaker emote that might resemble a swastika

Epic will "inquire into our partner's creative intentions" before making a final decision. [...]

It’s official: EA is selling to private equity in $55 billion deal

Investors will receive $210 per share, well above the stock's all-time high. [...]

30 years later, I’m still obliterating planets in Master of Orion II—and you can, too

There's an unparalleled purity to MOO2's commitment to the fantasy. [...]

Reports: EA set to be sold to private investors for up to $50 billion

Saudi investment fund, Jared Kushner are reportedly among the interested buyers [...]

Asus’ new ROG Xbox Ally X set to break the bank at $999.99

The lower-powered ROG Xbox Ally comes in at a more reasonable $599.99. [...]

Console wars death watch: Microsoft Flight Simulator coming to PS5 in December

What's next, Sonic games on Nintendo consoles? Oh, wait [...]

Meet the first person to own over 40,000 paid Steam games

Feeling any better about your backlog yet? [...]

Baby Steps is the most gloriously frustrating game I’ve ever struggled through

QWOP meets Death Stranding meets Getting Over It to form wonderfully surreal, unique game. [...]

Microsoft raises Xbox console prices for the second time this year

Asking prices for some models are up 33 percent in less than a year. [...]

Steam will wind down support for 32-bit Windows as that version of Windows fades

Change only affects 32-bit Windows 10; Windows 7 and 8 lost support years ago. [...]

Andy Reid Urges Chris Jones To Soak In Hot Tub Filled With Chopped Vegetables

KANSAS CITY, MO—Insisting it would help the six-time Pro Bowler recover from the aches and pains of the grueling NFL season, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid reportedly urged star defensive tackle Chris Jones on Wednesday to soak in a piping-hot tub filled with chopped carrots, onions, celery, and bay leaves. “Hop on in, big guy—I’ve […] The post Andy Reid Urges Chris Jones To Soak In Hot Tub Filled With Chopped Vegetables appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Mascot Doing Fentanyl Fold

The post Mascot Doing Fentanyl Fold appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Young Republicans Under Fire Over Racist, Homophobic Group Chat

Young Republican leaders sparked bipartisan condemnation over a leaked cache of thousands of racist, antisemitic, and homophobic texts, with Vice President JD Vance dismissing the messages as mere jokes. What do you think? The post Young Republicans Under Fire Over Racist, Homophobic Group Chat appeared first on The Onion. [...]

‘Thank You For That Question,’ Responds Eric Adams To Swarm Of Rats He Forced To Act Out Debate

NEW YORK—Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to correct the record against his opponents, current New York City mayor and former candidate for reelection Eric Adams reportedly said “Thank you for that question” Thursday to a group of rats he had captured and forced to act out a private debate in his Gracie Mansion bedroom. “It’s […] The post ‘Thank You For That Question,’ Responds Eric Adams To Swarm Of Rats He Forced To Act Out Debate appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Zohran Mamdani Refuses To Share Plan For Making Rich Richer

NEW YORK—Casting doubt on the mayoral candidate’s ability to effectively carry out the duties of the office, critics assailed New York State Rep. Zohran Mamdani Friday for refusing to share his plan to make the rich richer. “Despite repeated calls to release his four-year plan for growing the coffers of our city’s wealthy elite, Mamdani […] The post Zohran Mamdani Refuses To Share Plan For Making Rich Richer appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Researchers Identify Gene Responsible For Visualizing Murder After Touching Missing Person’s Sweater

STANFORD, CA—Shedding new light on the rare trait’s origins, researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine announced Friday that they had successfully identified the gene responsible for giving individuals the ability to visualize a murder when they touch a missing person’s sweater. “Through extensive DNA analysis, we have finally isolated the sequence of base pairs […] The post Researchers Identify Gene Responsible For Visualizing Murder After Touching Missing Person’s Sweater appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Kristi Noem Looms In Background During Entire Episode Of ‘90 Day Fiancé’

WASHINGTON—Describing the secretary of homeland security’s cameo on the reality show as “highly unnerving,” viewers reported Friday that Kristi Noem can be seen looming in the background of an entire episode of TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé. Fans of the show confirmed the 53-year-old former governor of South Dakota is visible throughout season 11, episode 16, which is […] The post Kristi Noem Looms In Background During Entire Episode Of ‘90 Day Fiancé’ appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Pros And Cons Of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Services such as Klarna, Affirm, and AfterPay, which offer users “buy now, pay later” financing, have surged in popularity among U.S. consumers. The Onion examines the pros and cons of using BNPL loans.  PRO Ideal for shoppers seeking a less traditional debt trap Bills are every month, but this girls trip is once in a […] The post Pros And Cons Of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Secretary Of The Macabre Unveils Initiative To Fill Nation’s Empty Eye Sockets With Maggots

WASHINGTON—In remarks delivered to the White House press corps, the U.S. Secretary of the Macabre unveiled a new departmental initiative Friday that aims to fill the nation’s empty eye sockets with federally funded maggots. “Making use of $50 million allocated by Congress under the Befouling of Our Remains Act, the Department of the Macabre will […] The post Secretary Of The Macabre Unveils Initiative To Fill Nation’s Empty Eye Sockets With Maggots appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Pete Hegseth Walks Fully Nude Around Newly Press-Free Pentagon

ARLINGTON, VA—Whistling and cheerfully pumping his arms as he strolled through the corridors of the U.S. military’s headquarters, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly walked fully nude Friday around the newly press-free Pentagon. “Come on, everybody, don’t be shy!” said Hegseth, who yelled to be heard over the SiriusXM classic rock station blasting from his […] The post Pete Hegseth Walks Fully Nude Around Newly Press-Free Pentagon appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Smucker’s Sues Trader Joe’s Over Uncrustables Dupe

The J.M. Smucker Co. is suing Trader Joe’s for allegedly copying its Uncrustables frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, claiming the products’ crimped edges and packaging design violate their trademark. What do you think? The post Smucker’s Sues Trader Joe’s Over Uncrustables Dupe appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Instagram Restricts Teens To PG-13 Content

Instagram will by default limit teens to PG-13 content on its platform, while also not allowing them to change their settings without a parent’s permission. What do you think? The post Instagram Restricts Teens To PG-13 Content appeared first on The Onion. [...]

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