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U.S., China slash tariffs for 90 days in trade deal

The U.S. and China will slash their tariffs on each other for 90 days, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday.Why it matters: It's the relief global businesses and investors hoped for, after the trade war brought commerce to a near-halt and sent economies hurtling toward recession.How it works: The U.S. will lower tariffs to 30% during the pause, while China will cut its tariffs to 10%, Bessent said following a weekend of high-level talks in Switzerland. (Both sides agreed to a 115% cut, though the U.S. rate was higher to begin with.)"We had very robust discussions, Both sides showed great [...]

Trump seeking $1 trillion in deals during Gulf trip

President Trump leaves for the Gulf on Monday and is aiming to return home with $1 trillion worth of deals and investment pledges, according to two current and former U.S. officials and two Arab officials. Why it matters: Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE is almost all about money. "His regional agenda is business, business and business," one Arab official said. The geopolitical agenda is secondary. While Trump had made clear he wants a Saudi-Israel normalization deal, the president and his aides know it's currently not in the cards, mainly due to the ongoing war in Gaza. [...]

MAHA infighting threatens to derail RFK Jr.'s health revolution

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s short time leading America's health agencies has already destabilized the uneasy alliance that vaulted him into President Trump's Cabinet.Why it matters: The "Make America Healthy Again" movement — a loose umbrella of vaccine skeptics, wellness influencers, and anti-pharma crusaders — was envisioned as a revolution against the medical establishment.But its attempt to integrate with the federal health apparatus — and the MAGA purists who comprise the backbone of Trump's base — has so far proven deeply dysfunctional.The big picture: The anti-establishment takeover of Health and Human Services — a sprawling agency that accounts for the largest share of [...]

Backstory: How Trump got a free "palace in the sky"

The U.S. and Qatar were bargaining over the price for a "palace in the sky" Boeing 747-8 to be used as the new Air Force One — and Qatar "came back and said: 'We'll just gift it. It's OK,'" a top administration source tells Axios."And it's gifted to the people of the United States, gifted to the Department of Defense," the source added. "And it's supposed to be ready by the end of the year."Why it matters: Qatar's royal family plans to donate the luxury jumbo jet to the Defense Department, then it'll be transferred to President Trump's presidential library [...]

Trump's tough choices: Endorse key senators or please MAGA

President Trump's MAGA loyalists are clamoring to oust Republican senators in Texas and North Carolina in 2026, leaving Trump with some crucial choices: Endorse them, or roll the dice by backing primary challengers.Why it matters: Trump is the most powerful endorser in GOP politics, and his seal of approval can determine the outcome of nomination battles that will help shape the Senate, where Republicans now have a 53-47 advantage. Zoom in: The MAGA base is thirsting to take down Texas Sen. John Cornyn and North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis, both of whom have crossed the president.It's a risk, however. Several [...]

Trump administration fires top U.S. copyright official in Library of Congress overhaul

The Trump administration fired the top U.S. copyright official, days after removing the Librarian of Congress who appointed her.The big picture: Politico first reported that Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter's removal Saturday came soon after her office issued a report on artificial intelligence that raised concerns about using copyrighted works to train AI, an industry outgoing DOGE leader Elon Musk is involved in via his startup xAI.Musk last month responded to a call on X to "delete all IP [intellectual property] law" by saying: "I agree."What they're saying: Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) alleged in a Saturday statement that it's "surely [...]

Memorial Day travel forecast to break 20-year-old record despite economic gloom

Data: AAA; Note: Data compiled April 2025; Chart: Axios VisualsMemorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, according to AAA data released Monday. Why it matters: Americans' deep pessimism about the economy isn't deterring them from traveling to celebrate the unofficial start of the summer season."Despite concerns over rising prices, many Americans say they're taking advantage of the long holiday weekend to spend time with loved ones, even if the trips are closer to home," AAA said in a statement.By the numbers: 45.1 million people are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home [...]

What to know about screwworm threats, as U.S. suspends cattle imports from Mexico

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the suspension of live cattle, horse and bison imports via the southern border "due to the continued and rapid northward spread" of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Mexico, effective immediately.Why it matters: This parasitic worm species' infestation "occurs when NWS fly larvae ... infest the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals; on rare occasions this includes people," per a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) online article. Screenshot: USDA/X"When NWS fly larvae (maggots) burrow into the flesh of a living animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal," according to a U.S. [...]

Scoop: House Democrat seeks probe into reports Qatar plans to gift plane to Trump

A House Democrat is seeking an investigation into reports that the Trump administration plans to accept a jet worth roughly $400 million from Qatar to serve as Air Force One — and President Trump's personal plane after he leaves office. The latest: Trump pushed back on concerns in a Sunday night Truth Social post."So the fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE, of a 747 aircraft to replace the 40 year old Air Force One, temporarily, in a very public and transparent transaction, so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, [...]

Trump to sign order to cut drug prices by up to 80%

President Trump said he'll sign an executive order Monday morning that would cut prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices "almost immediately, by 30% to 80%."Why it matters: Drug prices are considerably higher for U.S. patients than in other countries, and Trump and his predecessor President Biden have pushed for lower costs.Driving the news: Trump said on Truth Social Sunday he "will be instituting a MOST FAVORED NATION'S POLICY [MFN] whereby the United States will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World.""Our Country will finally be treated fairly, and our citizens Healthcare Costs [...]

Hamas to release Israeli-American hostage as a gesture to Trump

Hamas said Sunday it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held for over 550 days, as part of an effort to reach a ceasefire deal and resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. The big picture: Alexander's release is also thought to be a gesture by Hamas to President Trump as he visits the Middle East later this week, sources said.White House envoy Steve Witkoff spoke to Alexander's parents and notified them of Hamas' plans, a source said. Witkoff was expected to travel to Israel on Monday ahead of his release. Alexander is the only living American citizen [...]

U.S., China say positive trade news coming Monday

The U.S. and China appear to have struck some sort of trade deal, with both sides promising details on Monday. Why it matters: The trade war between the two largest economies brought the world to the brink of recession, and threatened to scramble the global economic order. Supply chain experts and retailers have said the U.S. was a few weeks away from empty shelves and soaring prices, on par with the COVID pandemic, as trade all but stopped.Catch up quick: After two days of talks in Geneva, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Sunday that there was "substantial progress," [...]

Zelensky to travel to Turkey for potential talks with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday he will travel to Turkey later this week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a "necessary basis for diplomacy" to end the war.Why it matters: If the meeting takes place, it will be the first time the two leaders have met since the Russia-Ukraine war began more than three years ago. Driving the news: Zelensky reiterated his expectation for the ceasefire in his post on X, where he announced his visit to Turkey."I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not [...]

Democrat threatened with arrest says DHS creating "environment of intimidation"

One of three Democratic lawmakers whom the Department of Homeland Security said could be arrested over a confrontation that erupted when they sought an oversight visit at a New Jersey ICE facility said Sunday that the agency's threats are creating "an environment of intimidation."The big picture: New Jersey Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver say they visited the Delaney Hall detention center last week to do legal oversight when chaos erupted and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing.But DHS has accused the lawmakers of assaulting law enforcement and said they "stormed" the facility, a claim [...]

Trump claims "total reset" with China as talks yield "substantial progress"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said U.S.-China trade talks had made "substantial progress," after President Trump said the negotiations led to a "total reset" in the two sides' trade relationship.Why it matters: An actual reset — with sharply lower tariffs or none at all — would be the relief businesses and investors have been praying for from a trade war that has already significantly damaged the economy. What they're saying: Bessent, speaking after talks concluded in Geneva Sunday, reportedly said the U.S. would share more details on Monday.That followed a Trump post on Truth Social Saturday night where he [...]

Trump administration threatens to arrest House Democrats over ICE facility incident

Democratic members of Congress who were part of a scuffle with law enforcement officers at an ICE facility in New Jersey may face arrests, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Axios Saturday.Why it matters: It would be a major escalation in the Trump administration's arrests of politicians and other public servants, including the mayor of Newark and a judge in Milwaukee.DHS is accusing the House Democrats of assaulting law enforcement. The lawmakers say they were the ones who were assaulted.The lawmakers involved in the incident: Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) and LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.).What they're saying: [...]

Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire and peace in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the return of all hostages and peace in Ukraine during his first Sunday noon blessing as the bishop of Rome.The big picture: Leo's calls echo those of his predecessor, the late Pope Francis, who was an outspoken advocate for the besieged Palestinian population and denounced Russia's war in Ukraine. Driving the news: "I too appeal to the powerful of the world by repeating these ever-relevant words: never again war!'" Leo said from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, according to Vatican News.Leo said he carries "in my heart the sufferings of [...]

Lutnick says 10% tariffs here to stay, but insists consumers won't pay for it

Baseline global tariffs of 10% are likely to stay, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday — but he insisted countries and businesses, and not consumers, would pay.Why it matters: Economists generally disagree, and sentiment surveys say consumers don't believe it, either. What they're saying: "We do expect a 10% baseline tariff to be in place for the foreseeable future — but don't buy the silly arguments that the U.S. consumer pays," Lutnick said on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday."Businesses, their job is to try to sell to the American consumer, and domestically produced products are not going to [...]

Inside MAGA's fight for "Western civilization"

The MAGA movement is no longer just fighting for President Trump. His most fervent loyalists are now engaged in what they see as a battle for "Western civilization" — a rallying cry for the modern right.Why it matters: The conservative ecosystem that has developed around Trump — and is touted daily in MAGA media — is key to understanding what's behind many of his policies.It also helps explain the right's zeal on certain issues.Zoom in: For MAGA loyalists taking this long view, "Preserving Western Civilization" is the new "Make America Great Again." They proclaim America as a Judeo-Christian country that's [...]

Why student loan debt collections could be more painful than anticipated

The clock started ticking on a financial time bomb this week for student loan borrowers — those in default will now be referred to debt collections.Why it matters: Because of the messy state of the student loan world, the economic fallout could be far more widespread than anticipated, hitting some who typically would be able to pay back loans. It also comes amid recession fears, worries over higher inflation, and a slowdown in hiring.By the numbers: The 5.3 million who already are in default could see the federal government garnish their wages, Social Security benefits or tax refunds.Many more are [...]

Visiting sites of the blues that influenced the vampire movie "Sinners"

The Warner Bros. movie "Sinners" is introducing a new generation to the importance of blues and juke joints in a 1930s segregated United States.The big picture: Black history is facing attack today as states pass laws limiting the discussion of racism in schools and the Trump administration purges history websites, but "Sinners" is encouraging some to find that history with maps, playlists and a little research."Sinners" follows twin brothers Elijah "Smoke" and Elias "Stack" Moore, both played by Michael B. Jordan, who return home to Clarksdale, Mississippi, after years in Chicago's criminal underworld.The World War I veterans use stolen mafia [...]

Zelensky, European leaders tell Trump they are ready for 30-day ceasefire

Ukrainian President Zelensky and the leaders of several NATO countries spoke on Saturday with President Trump and stressed they are ready for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, Ukraine's foreign minister said. Why it matters: Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war earlier this week. While Ukraine agreed, the Kremlin hasn't given a clear answer so far. Trump has been threatening to impose new sanctions on the side that refuses to agree to a ceasefire. Driving the news: The leaders of France, U.K., Germany and Poland visited Kyiv on Saturday and met with Zelensky to discuss the [...]

Trump announces "full and immediate" ceasefire between India and Pakistan

President Trump announced on Saturday that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate ceasefire."Why it matters: The fighting between the two nuclear powers in recent days, which is the most serious in decades, raised concerns of a dramatic escalation.In the hours before Trump's announcement on Saturday the fighting escalated even more with several missile attacks by both countries against military bases. What they're saying: "After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on [...]

MAGA is quiet as Trump, Vance criticize Putin

President Trump and Vice President Vance are publicly criticizing Russian leader Vladimir Putin in starker terms than in the past.But the MAGA base isn't piling on — and remains as skeptical of Ukraine as ever.Why it matters: Big voices in the base aren't contradicting Trump — but they're not echoing him, either. Top MAGA voices still say they trust the White House as it tries to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine — they just aren't shedding their longstanding skepticism of Kyiv as talks continue.Jack Posobiec, a top MAGA podcaster, told us: "In general, the MAGA base is [...]

Young men are leading a religious resurgence

Christianity is starting to make a comeback in the U.S. and other western countries, led by young people.Why it matters: A decades-long decline has stalled, shaping the future of Gen Z, the drivers of the religion revival.“We’ve seen the plateau of non-religion in America,” says Ryan Burge, a political scientist at Eastern Illinois University. “Gen Z is not that much less religious than their parents, and that’s a big deal.”By the numbers: Data from Pew shows that, for decades, each age group has been less Christian than the one before it.Americans born in the 1970s are 63% Christian. 1980s babies [...]

GOP rallies around embattled Democratic Sen. John Fetterman

A trio of Republican senators came to the defense of their Democratic colleague John Fetterman on Friday, accusing the media of a smear campaign.Why it matters: It's unusual to see this level of public defense for a member of the opposing party. But the GOP's distrust and distaste of the media is superseding political differences.A string of news articles, including from Axios, have revealed concerns from people close to the senator about whether the Pennsylvania Democrat's long-acknowledged mental health issues are affecting his work. 1️⃣ Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) was first to publicly push back, calling to "stop these vicious, [...]

White House considering suspending habeas corpus, Stephen Miller says

Stephen Miller, President Trump's top policy adviser, said Friday the White House is exploring the option of suspending habeas corpus, the constitutional provision that protects from unlawful detainment.Why it matters: The move marks another escalation in the Trump administration's fight again the judicial branch as it tries to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants.What he's saying: "The Constitution is clear," Miller told reporters outside the White House. "The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended in a time of invasion. So, to say that's an option we're actively looking at ... a lot of it depends on [...]

House Democrats clash with police, Newark mayor arrested at ICE facility

The mayor of Newark was arrested Friday outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility where law enforcement scuffled with a group of protesters that included three House Democrats.Why it matters: The Department of Homeland Security is alleging the lawmakers "stormed" the facility, a characterization the lawmakers' offices are disputing.Footage of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest obtained by Axios shows a clash between law enforcement and a group of demonstrators including Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.), Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) and LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.).The lawmakers said they were attempting to investigate ICE's controversial reopening of the Delany Hall facility to house detained [...]

Why the conclave elected Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican's veil of secrecy is beginning to lift, shedding light on how 133 cardinals from around he world unexpectedly coalesced behind Chicago native Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV.The big picture: Prevost benefitted from being the "least American" of the U.S. cardinals, from being an acolyte of Pope Francis' but not a "photocopy," and from his reputation as a good listener and quietly effective administrator, his fellow cardinals revealed on Friday.The quiet AmericanPrevost was hardly mentioned in pre-conclave media coverage and was a non-factor in the betting markets — but he was the subject of intense interest among his [...]

Library of Congress gets collection of pioneering Chicano journalist Raúl Ruiz

The Library of Congress has acquired the photographs and manuscripts of Raúl Ruiz, a leading journalist in the Chicano Movement in Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s.Why it matters: The acquisition was one of the last obtained under Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden before President Trump fired her late Thursday.Hayden was abruptly dismissed following criticism from conservatives about the Library of Congress' posts and collections on people of color.What they're saying: "The Ruiz collection speaks to the heart of the Chicano Movement and will be an important resource for the study of journalism and Latino history," said Adam Silvia, [...]

Newark Airport suffers third system outage in less than 2 weeks...

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Timeline of chaos...

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QATAR 'GIFTS' JET TO TRUMP

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'PALACE IN THE SKY'

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IS IT A CRIME?

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Trump Blows Up His Trademark Tariff Policy...

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USA and China take step back...

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Shocking truce...

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AOC Isn't Ruling Anything Out, Including White House...

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Dems discussing ways to help Fetterman...

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Trump Family Rapidly Striking Business Deals in Mideast...

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Judges say unsolicited pizza deliveries meant to intimidate them...

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Republicans push cuts to pension benefits...

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Texas push to ban non-citizens from buying land prompts racism worries...

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Macron 'Cocaine' Claims Erupt After Kyiv Meeting...

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U.S. and China Reach Deal to Temporarily Slash Tariffs

The 145 percent U.S. tariff on Chinese goods will come down to 30 percent for 90 days, while the two sides continue talks aimed at resolving their differences. [...]

Global Stocks Jump After U.S. and China Cut Tariffs

A temporary reduction in punishing tariffs, agreed after weekend talks between American and Chinese officials, signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. [...]

Trump Tariffs: What to Know About the China Talks

The United States and China said Monday they would temporarily slash tariffs in an effort to reduce global trade tensions. [...]

China Courts Lula and Latin America After Trump’s Tariff Shock

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil is visiting Beijing this week, and China’s Xi Jinping will also meet top officials from other Latin American and Caribbean nations to emphasize their ties. [...]

Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity

When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House. [...]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language

In his first audience with the press as pontiff, Leo renewed his pleas for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had called for communication that is free from aggression. [...]

For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice

The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church. [...]

Pope Leo XIV Brings Air of Electricity to U.S. Masses

In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope Leo. [...]

Trump Heads to the Middle East With a Single Goal: Deals, Deals, Deals

President Trump has always viewed the presidency as a worldwide hunt for deals. And there is no better place for that than the Gulf, where a few men wield absolute authority over vast wealth. [...]

Trump Wants Saudi Arabia to Invest $1 Trillion in the U.S.

President Trump goes to the Gulf kingdom this week seeking $1 trillion worth of investments in the United States — a sum equivalent to the entire Saudi gross domestic product for a year. [...]

For Trump, It’s a New Era of Deal-Making With Tech’s Most-Coveted Commodity

As the president heads to the Middle East, America’s dominance over A.I. chips has become a powerful source of leverage for the president. [...]

Trump Is Poised to Accept a Luxury 747 From Qatar for Use as Air Force One

The plan raises substantial ethical issues, given the immense value of the lavishly appointed plane and that Mr. Trump intends to take ownership of it after he leaves office. [...]

Ozempic Comes for the Group Dinner

As the use of GLP-1s soars in popularity, diners are wrestling with new restaurant etiquette dilemmas — and adjusting accordingly. [...]

Why Patients Are Being Forced to Switch to a 2nd-Choice Obesity Drug

CVS Caremark decided to stop offering Zepbound in favor of Wegovy for weight loss. It’s the latest example of limits imposed by insurance that disrupt treatments for patients. [...]

Kurdish P.K.K. Says It Will End Conflict with Turkish State

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., said that it would lay down its arms and disband, a decision that could reverberate in neighboring countries. [...]

What to Know About the P.K.K. and Its Fight Against Turkey

The Kurdish group waged a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state for four decades. [...]

How 40 Manhattan Businesses Are Adapting to Congestion Pricing

An informal survey along Bleecker Street surfaced complaints about higher delivery costs, but most businesses are making do, even if they do not like it. [...]

What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe. [...]

In India and Pakistan, Signs of Normalcy After Weekend Cease-Fire

Civilian flights were returning to normal, and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt fighting was holding. [...]

Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage

The announcement, which did not say when the hostage, Edan Alexander, would be set free, came as President Trump planned to visit the region. [...]

In Illinois Senate Race, Old Grudges and a Test of Pritzker’s Power

Few policy differences have emerged among the Democrats vying to replace the retiring Senator Richard J. Durbin, while Gov. JB Pritzker’s influence looms large. [...]

Walz to Speak at 2 Democratic Events, as Jockeying for 2028 Begins

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee last year, will attend state party conventions in South Carolina and California on May 31. [...]

Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market?

These bellwether artworks in the spring auctions this week may indicate whether a recovery is likely, after years of declining profits and high rollers. [...]

Josh Hawley: Don’t Cut Medicaid

Republicans should embrace their working class voters. [...]

Kennedy Is Right About the Chemicals in Our Food

A handshake deal with the food industry will never be enough. [...]

Airport Chaos

It’s been a scary few months for American air travel. How did we get here? [...]

A Warning From Justice Souter: Democracy Is in Peril

Justice David H. Souter, who died last week, said in 2012 that public ignorance of the Constitution could lead to the rise of an autocrat and the death of democracy. [...]

Sabu, Pro Wrestler and ‘Hardcore’ Pioneer, Dies at 60

Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs. [...]

Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, remains very popular at home. [...]

SNL Isn’t Really Hot for Your Mom

A raunchy sketch ends up reinforcing the stereotype of mothers as frumpy and sexless. [...]

A Grand Experiment in Parenthood and Friendship

Would you raise kids with your best pals? [...]

Why I’m Leaving Pacific Palisades

My family survived the fire. We want to rebuild. But another, greater conflagration has enveloped us. [...]

Seven Weekend Reads

Spend time with stories about the risks of trying to raise successful kids, an alarming trend affecting the job market, and more. [...]

Now I Know What My Mother Was Saying

I always knew my mother loved me. I didn’t realize the full practical cost of her love until becoming a mother myself. [...]

Nostalgia for the Early Days of Parenting

“Cherish it while you can” is hard advice to follow for many new parents. [...]

Trump Travels to the Middle East

What to expect from the president’s first major foreign trip of his second term [...]

DOGE Is Bringing Back a Deadly Disease

Cuts to agencies that protect workers’ lungs are going to result in the resurgence of a preventable illness. [...]

How Part-Time Jobs Became a Trap

For millions of American low-wage workers today, the problem is not overwork—it’s underwork. [...]

An Old-School Pitching Coach Says I Told You So

Leo Mazzone was right about the undue focus on pitch velocity. [...]

Tyre Nichols and the End of Police Reform

If a savage beating, captured on camera, cannot produce a murder conviction, the chances of fixing the police-brutality problem are very bleak. [...]

Just Don’t Call Her Unqualified

Jeanine Pirro, Trump’s nominee for U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., is a real prosecutor. She’s also a real MAGA partisan. [...]

The Real Trump Family Business Is Crypto

The president's side hustle is proving to be very, very lucrative. [...]

What It Costs to Get the Life You Want

The kind of freedom that Mavis Gallant’s characters seek can still be out of reach. [...]

The Pope’s Most Revealing Choice So Far

By choosing the name Leo XIV, the pope has indicated that he won’t merely be progressive or conservative. [...]

Canadian Ambassador: My Countrymen Are Angry and Frustrated With the U.S.

Kirsten Hillman talks Trump, trade, and the fraught future of the U.S.-Canada relationship. [...]

What to Read to Understand Your Mom

These stories offer a starting point—and perhaps some insights—for those seeking perspective on their parent. [...]

Trump Heads Back to Where He Started

The president’s visit to Saudi Arabia comes almost exactly eight years after his surreal first foray abroad. [...]

The Not-at-All-Funny Life of Mark Twain

Ron Chernow’s biography dwells more on the wreck of a man than on his sublimely comic work. [...]

The Partisan Mind Virus

Dismissing evidence that a politician might be unfit for office is as much a mistake for the right as it was for the left. [...]

Photos of the Week: Mud Race, Met Gala, New Pope

Artistic swimming in Ontario, a bun-scrambling competition in Hong Kong, the Devils and Congos Festival in Panama, and much more [...]

The Republicans’ Budget Makes No Sense

Congress is trying to preserve the illusion of revenue while cutting taxes. [...]

Israel Plunges Into Darkness

What Netanyahu describes as impending victory is a dive into the morass. [...]

AI Is Not Your Friend

How the “opinionated” chatbots destroyed AI’s potential, and how we can fix it [...]

The higher prices are finally here

Updated 2 weeks ago Confirmed. It’s now live.Tariffs on items bought on Amazon are now included with shipping and handling, and Prime doesn’t help any. Everyone will have that first moment of sticker shock, and it’s not going to fool anyone.I thought that the fall of Roe v Wade would be so dystopian as to … Continue reading "The higher prices are finally here" [...]

Timeline for this year’s recession

Updated 2 weeks ago Empty shelves, trucking layoffs lead to a summer recession in Apollo’s shocking trade fight timeline The economic impact of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will soon become apparent to everyday Americans and lead to a recession this summer, according to Apollo Global Management. Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo, … Continue reading "Timeline for this year’s recession" [...]

Free trade benefits all

Updated 4 weeks ago Trade wars have no winners. The only people who can’t understand this are those who see life as a zero-sum game, where in order to advance, you need to take down somebody else, and win-win doesn’t exist. Furthermore, “dumping” is a loaded, manipulative word. If one country decides to make ultracheap, … Continue reading "Free trade benefits all" [...]

Ken Jordan

Updated 2 months ago 1961-2024 Ken was an early Internet pioneer who advocated for the safe and therapeutic use of psychedelics, with an emphasis on culture. For many of us, he defined the psychedelic scene in the late 2000s and 2010s, overseeing the mainstream acceptance of psychedelics as therapeutics through the COVID era.In 1995 he … Continue reading "Ken Jordan" [...]

Psytrance, the one genre that could never have come from the U.S.

Updated 2 months ago Techno. House. Jazz. Rock and roll. The list of music genres spawned in America goes on and on…. most of them from liberated slaves.But not one.Psytrance came from international tourists partying in Goa, India, and spread throughout the world from there in the late 90s – but the infiltration in the … Continue reading "Psytrance, the one genre that could never have come from the U.S." [...]

The Second Great Depression

Updated 2 months ago Ray Dalio warns that mounting U.S. debt problems could lead to ‘shocking developments’ Current national debt: $36.2 trillionIdeally, we slowly, steadily grow out of it economically.The alternative is far more dark.A significant supply-demand problem regarding U.S. debt could have a profoundly disruptive impact on the global economy.The first thing is the … Continue reading "The Second Great Depression" [...]

The Steady-drip Normiefication of Depeche Mode

Updated 2 months ago Gatekeeper time! Back in the 80s in Houston, there was a whole underground teenage suburban subculture built around Depeche Mode. It was the soundtrack for driving to #s nightclub (view playlist) When I went to University of Texas, there was some sorority girl who would drive around blasting this song in … Continue reading "The Steady-drip Normiefication of Depeche Mode" [...]

$̶4̶   12 trillion burned so far

Updated 1 month ago Update April 9: $12 Trillion lost wealth so far to fix a $1 trillion dollar “problem“ The market has lost $4 trillion so far this year. Distributed evenly, that would be $12,000 for every American man, woman and child. That’s the wealth equivalent of 12 Elon Musks or ~400 Donald Trumps. … Continue reading "$̶4̶ 12 trillion burned so far" [...]

Measles is now in twelve states

Updated 2 months ago https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-measles-cases-jump-35-in-a-week-now-found-in-12-states-11741405555623.html Around the unvaccinated, the average measles patient spreads it to 15 others. You’re going to see it in all 50 states.Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is recommending eating fresh fruit and directing the CDC to study links between vaccines and autism.And all of this will be hitting only unvaxxed kids hardest because … Continue reading "Measles is now in twelve states" [...]

Has the US started sharing satellite military data with Russia?

Updated 2 months ago The news on US sharing intelligence with Russia has been reported today by 3 independent sources. If this turns out to be true, the Russians are using satellite military data from the US. This would really be no surprise after freezing Ukraine out of intelligent sharing and kicking Ukrainian refugees out … Continue reading "Has the US started sharing satellite military data with Russia?" [...]

Computer with 800,000 human neurons launches for $35,000 | Boingboing

Updated 2 months ago https://boingboing.net/2025/03/04/computer-with-800000-human-neurons-launches-for-35000.html [...]

Support TranceAm by buying a membership on my Youtube channel

Updated 2 months ago After 20 years I finally became a Youtube partner, and monetized my channel. Buy a bronze, silver, or gold membership to support my work. The more people join, the more work I will put in and the money will be used for administrative costs, couple thousand a year for LLC fees, … Continue reading "Support TranceAm by buying a membership on my Youtube channel" [...]

How bad can it get?

Updated 2 months ago As Trump has promised tariffs will start tomorrow, and now the DOW is down nearly 900 points, it’s becoming increasingly apparent the grand plan – Trump is going to break America and remake it into his image.How bad can it get?For answers, look to Russia and China.What would this look like?Initially, … Continue reading "How bad can it get?" [...]

All in all you’re just another piece of dirty underwear on the wall

Updated 3 months ago Had a nice conversation with James Kent last night. In regards to all the federal layoffs, he pointed out that the White House is quickly losing funds to fight all the lawsuits that are being filed.Like the 30% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, like Ukraine, this may very well end up … Continue reading "All in all you’re just another piece of dirty underwear on the wall" [...]

I Am Dark Woke

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Why you shouldn’t worry about Ukraine right now

Updated 3 months ago This isn’t copium.1. Let’s start with a raw facts on the ground. Back in 2022, remember that huge miles-long caravan of Russian tanks and Ukraine had pretty much nothing, and still fought them back? Now Ukraine has much more weaponry thanks to Biden, faces a 2-1 rather than a 10-1 artillery … Continue reading "Why you shouldn’t worry about Ukraine right now" [...]

Study: Extreme identity politics makes you depressed

Updated 3 months ago https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/woke-people-more-likely-to-be-anxious-and-depressed-new-study-reveals/ar-BB1kalKW From last year, I had missed it. This is terrible news right now for the opposition to Trump in 2025! I spent a good while trying to debunk it, but was unsuccessful. Unproven so far if this applies only to Finland, but also other Western countries. It’s a comprehensive Finnish … Continue reading "Study: Extreme identity politics makes you depressed" [...]

It’s 2025.  Welcome to the Dark Enlightenment

Updated 3 months ago Full Article:The Darkness at the End of the Tunnel: Artificial Intelligence and Neoreaction If there is a coherent philosophy of the alt-right intellectual vanguard (I’d call it the unintelligentsia) supporting Donald Trump, it is the Dark Enlightenment, a term we will probably hear more in the years to come.In the same … Continue reading "It’s 2025. Welcome to the Dark Enlightenment" [...]

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PT 602 - Iboga - Talia Eisenberg, Tom Feal, Dr. Lola “Dr. O” Hoba, Kevin Franciotti

Aspen Psychedelic Symposium 2024 – Hosted by Kevin Franciotti This powerful panel explores the healing potential and complex responsibilities that come with working with Ibogaine, a potent plant-based psychedelic. Moderator Kevin Franciotti guides a heartfelt and informative conversation with Talia Eisenberg, Tom Feegel, and Dr. Lola "Dr. O" Hoba, highlighting personal transformation, medical protocols, and the importance of honoring traditional knowledge. Personal Journeys with Ibogaine Talia Eisenberg shares her recovery from opioid addiction and the founding of BEOND Ibogaine, a medical treatment center in Cancun, Mexico. Her story illustrates the plant’s unique power to interrupt addiction and awaken purpose. Tom [...]

PT 601 - Neuropharmacology: Psychedelics on the Brain - Jim Harris, Rachel Zoeller, DPT, David W. Mcmillan, Ph.D., and Manesh Girn, Ph.D.

A panel discussion with Jim Harris, Rachel Zoeller, DPT, David W. McMillan, Ph.D., and Manesh Girn, Ph.D. Recorded live at the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium In this riveting and deeply personal conversation, moderator Jim Harris is joined by three pioneers at the intersection of neuroscience, psychedelics, and disability: Dr. Rachel Zoeller (Doctor of Physical Therapy and spinal cord injury survivor), Dr. David McMillan (Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami), and Dr. Manesh Girn (neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher with Robin Carhart-Harris at UCSF). Together, they explore how psychedelics may do far more than treat depression or catalyze mystical [...]

PT 600 - Sandor Iron Rope and Zach Leary

In this special panel, Joe Moore of Psychedelics Today is joined by Sandor Iron Rope, Lakota spiritual leader and peyote practitioner, and Zach Leary, writer and advocate for psychedelic culture. Together, they explore the critical importance of respecting the cultural, spiritual, and ecological roots of plant medicines. Sandor shares powerful reflections on the Lakota worldview, the trauma of colonization, and the deep spiritual kinship indigenous peoples hold with medicinal plants. Zach reflects on the American counterculture's relationship with psychedelics, highlighting the need to preserve mysticism and community over commercialization. The panel dives into challenges around synthetic versus natural medicines, the [...]

PT 599 - Sarko Diane and Rick - First to Respond

This podcast comes from the Aspen Psychedelic Symposium from last summer. It features Diane Goldstein who is the executive director of Law Enforcement Action Partnership, Sarko Gergerian a police officer from Winthrop, Mass and Rick Doblin from MAPS. This panel was introduced by Zach Leary and was a highlight of our trip to Aspen's conference last year. We discuss new ways in which police should or could consider psychedelics and drugs more generally. Thanks to Aspen Public Radio and Aspen Psychedelic Symposium for allowing us to share this podcast. [...]

PT 598 - Zach Leary - Your Extraordinary Mind

In this episode Kyle Buller and Joe Moore speak to Zach Leary about his new book "Your Extraordinary Mind: Psychedelics in the 21st Century and How to Use Them". Kyle and Joe join Zach in person for this recording. Zach has lots of hard earned wisdom and gracefully shares it with us and with his readers. We discuss MAPS PS25, Psychedelic Churches, psychedelic overuse and much more. Join us to learn more. [...]

PT 597 - LP Giobbi – Dead House, Psychedelic Creativity, and Fem House Empowerment

In this episode, Joe Moore welcomes LP Giobbi, an internationally famous DJ, electronic music producer, and jazz pianist. LP shares the story behind Dead House, her project blending Grateful Dead samples with house music. What started as a tribute to her parents during pandemic live streams has become a celebrated musical movement. Joe and LP explore the deeper connection between music and psychedelics. They talk about Bicycle Day, the story of Albert Hofmann’s famous LSD bike ride, and how psychedelics can support creativity and personal growth. LP opens up about her own experiences with psychedelics, touring burnout, and how she’s learning [...]

PT 596 - Kayse Gehret - The Modern Guide: Microdosing, Facilitation & Community

In this episode, Kyle Buller speaks with Kayse Geheret, founder of Microdosing for Healing and instructor for Psychedelics Today’s Vital program. They explore what it means to be a modern guide in the world of psychedelics. Kayse shares how microdosing has become a key entry point for many and highlights the importance of training, community, and personal growth. They discuss how not all psychedelic work involves facilitation. Some guides support through integration, education, or community organizing. The conversation covers what makes a great guide—qualities like groundedness, empathy, curiosity, and the ability to hold space. They also talk about the growing [...]

PT 595 - Harry Pack - Psychedelic Surrealism

Joe Moore sits down with UK-based artist Harry Pack, whose vibrant, surreal, and often psychedelic art has captured the attention of dreamers, psychonauts, and seekers worldwide. Known for channeling the aesthetic of altered states rather than simply replicating them, Harry discusses his journey from childhood doodles to being a full-time artist working digitally in Procreate. He shares stories of deep inspiration from figures like Ott—whose album Hiraeth he recently illustrated—and how art has helped him integrate mystical experiences, recovery, and even potential alien contact. The conversation explores the therapeutic potential of art, the role of storytelling in visionary creativity, and [...]

PT 594 - Jean-Francois Sobiecki - African Psychoactive Plants & Phytoalchemy

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with South African ethnobotanist and healer Jean-François Sobiecki to explore the rich and largely underrecognized world of African psychoactive plants. With over two decades of fieldwork and research, Jean-François sheds light on the traditional use of these plants in healing, divination, and spiritual practices across Southern Africa. Topics covered include: Jean-François’s early inspirations and the ancestral roots of his herbal knowledge His discovery and documentation of 306 African psychoactive plant species The ritual use of Ubuwalu (dream-enhancing emetic infusions) and their role in personal transformation How vomiting, dietary restrictions, and [...]

PT 593 - Vince Kadlubek - Meow Wolf & PORTAL

In this inspiring and far-reaching conversation, Joe Moore is joined by Vince Kadlubek, the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Meow Wolf, the groundbreaking arts and entertainment company known for its massive, immersive art experiences. Together, they dive deep into Meow Wolf’s humble DIY origins, its evolution into a multi-city creative juggernaut, and how it intertwines with psychedelic culture and expanded states of consciousness. Vince shares the story of Meow Wolf’s formation in Santa Fe, the evolution from a group of passionate friends into a thousand-person company, and the power of belief, creativity, and visionary leadership. He reflects on raising [...]

PT 592 - Fayzan Rab - Emory University

In this episode, Joe interviews Fayzan Rab, an MD candidate (when we recorded) at Emory University with a background in tech at Google and a focus on the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and public health. Fayzan shares Emory’s unique approach to psychedelic studies, emphasizing spiritual health and the lived religious and existential aspects of psychedelic experiences—what he and his team call “CERT.” The conversation explores Fayzan’s collaboration with health economist Elliot Marseille on economic modeling for psilocybin therapy, including their estimate that over 5 million Americans could be medically eligible. He shares insights into the policy challenges around payer systems [...]

PT 591 - Dr Hannah McLane - SoundMind

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Kyle Buller is joined by Dr. Hannah McLane, founder of the SoundMind Center and SoundMind Institute. They dive deep into the evolving psychedelic landscape—touching on policy developments in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Dr. McLane shares her experience testifying in support of psilocybin legislation and discusses the medical frameworks being explored, particularly in contrast to Oregon and Colorado’s models. The conversation also explores the essential qualities of effective psychedelic facilitators, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, lifelong learning, and doing personal inner work. Dr. McLane offers insights into the challenges of entrepreneurship in the [...]

PT 590 - Natural Medicine Alaska

In this powerful episode of Psychedelics Today, we sit down with the team behind Natural Medicine Alaska to discuss their groundbreaking efforts to bring psychedelic reform to the state. With some of the highest rates of depression, suicide, and substance use disorders in the nation, Alaska stands at a pivotal moment in the movement for mental health transformation. Joe Moore speaks with Gina, President of Natural Medicine Alaska; David Aloff, an Alaska Native advocate; and Noria Clark, Veterans Coordinator to explore the origins of their movement, the importance of traditional healing protections, and their 2026 ballot initiative to decriminalize plant [...]

PT 589 - Erica Siegal LCSW

Podcast Show Notes: Psychedelics, Harm Reduction & Ethical Care with Erica Siegal In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Erica Siegal, founder of Nest Harm Reduction and Shine Collective, for a deep conversation on psychedelic harm reduction, ethical facilitation, and the evolving psychedelic landscape. Erica shares her journey from the Grateful Dead lot scene to festival harm reduction, social work, and leading initiatives to support survivors of psychedelic-related harm. The conversation covers: Erica’s background in hospitality, social work, and psychedelic harm reduction The mission of Nest Harm Reduction in offering psychedelic therapy, integration, and community education [...]

PT 588 - Neil Markey - Beckley Retreats

Army Ranger to consultant to leading one of the most respected psychedelic retreat organizations, detailing how meditation and psychedelic therapy helped him heal from trauma. The conversation covers: Neal’s military background and his path to psychedelics The mission and structure of Beckley Retreats, an offshoot of the Beckley Foundation How their retreats integrate meditation, preparation, and integration for long-lasting benefits The legal landscape of psilocybin in Jamaica and the Netherlands Challenges and lessons from running a psychedelic retreat business The future of psychedelics, from global access to potential federal policy shifts Whether you're curious about immersive psychedelic retreats, the intersection [...]

PT 587 - Paul Austin - The Third Wave

In this episode, Joe Moore of Psychedelics Today sits down with Paul Austin, founder of The Third Wave, to dive deep into the evolution of microdosing and its growing role in psychedelic culture. Paul shares how his journey with microdosing LSD led him to launch The Third Wave in 2015 to make psychedelics more accessible through education. The conversation explores the latest research on microdosing, including clinical trials demonstrating its potential benefits for depression, mental clarity, and creativity. Paul and Joe discuss the nuances of different microdosing protocols, the role of psychedelics in performance optimization, and the impact of these [...]

PT 586 - Louis Dorian - Psychedelist

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Louis Dorian, the visionary behind Psychedelist, a groundbreaking global platform designed to support the emerging psychedelic movement. Described as a “cyber city” for all things psychedelic, Psychedelist connects individuals with treatment providers, educators, facilitators, legal experts, and even vetted product vendors in an effort to enhance accessibility and safety in this evolving space. Louis shares his journey into psychedelics, from early rave days to a transformative encounter with high-dose LSD and psilocybin that shaped his worldview. He opens up about the struggles of navigating trauma, loss, and the shortcomings [...]

PT 585 - Neeka Levy and Zach Skiles - Healing Ukraine Trauma

In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore is joined by Neeka Levy and Zach Skiles of Heal Ukraine Trauma, a nonprofit bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy to veterans and civilians affected by war. They discuss the organization’s origins, the impact of intergenerational trauma in Ukraine, and the evolving role of psychedelic treatments in a war-torn nation. Nika, a first-generation Ukrainian-American and neuroscience-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner, and Zach, a Marine veteran turned psychologist, share their journey into this work, highlighting the importance of group ketamine therapy as a scalable, culturally aligned solution. They explore Ukraine’s complex regulatory landscape, the need for rigorous [...]

PT584 – How Psychedelics Impact the Mind: Mysticism, Mental Health, and the Future of Psychedelic Research, with Josh Lipson

In this episode, Joe interviews Josh Lipson, a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Columbia University, whose research explores the relationship between psychedelics, mystical experiences, and mental health. He discusses the complexities of studying psychedelics in real-world settings, the role of metaphysical perspectives in research, and why different individuals respond to psychedelics in such varied ways. Lipson shares his personal journey into psychedelic research, the challenges of interdepartmental collaboration, and the evolving landscape of modern psychedelic science. He also talks about: The importance of integration after psychedelic experience Why mystical experiences may not be the only path to healin The [...]

PT583 – How Do You Find the Right Facilitator? The Art of Matchmaking in Psychedelic Healing, with Nico & Susan Simon

In this episode, Joe interviews Nico and Susan Simon: Co-founders of JourneyŌM, a concierge service looking to address the question many people are asking: How do you find the right facilitator? Through a dedicated vetting process, JourneyŌM is adding a layer of risk reduction and accountability to this strange new world, by traveling the country and amassing a network of trusted facilitators who work with all types of medicines and modalities. By getting to know guides and seekers personally, they’re able to offer possible matches – and they usually agree on who would work best with each other. They talk [...]

PT582 – Is the DEA Sabotaging Psychedelic Research? Inside the Push to Schedule DOI and DOC, with Hamilton Morris

In this episode, Joe interviews renowned chemist, filmmaker, and journalist, Hamilton Morris.  After originally backing down from its first attempt in 2022, the DEA is once again looking to apply schedule I status to two lesser-known compounds: DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) and DOC (2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine). For decades, DOI and DOC have been incredible tools for researchers studying serotonin receptors, showing promise for chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Originally recorded as a livestream in November, we felt this discussion deserved more attention, as Morris was present during the hearing and saw first-hand the damage that can come from the combination of immense overreach [...]

PT581 – Kama Flight: The Healing Power of Somatic Movement, Communication, and Trust, with Jeremy Falk & Dr. David Rabin, MD, Ph.D.

In this episode, Joe interviews Jeremy Falk: certified instructor and training program developer for Kama Flight; and Dr. David Rabin, MD, Ph.D.: board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, co-founder & chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, and advisor to the non-profit, Kama Flight Foundation. Kama Flight is a wellness modality for partners, inspired by the movements of Watsu therapy, Thai massage, 5Rhythms, tango, improv dance, and Acroyoga. At the heart of it is the dynamic between the two people engaged in the dance (the ‘base’ and the ‘voyager’), which touches on collaboration, leadership, receptivity, strength, surrender, and most importantly, trust. The communication [...]

PT580 – Can Legalization Serve the Greater Good? The Ethical Challenges of Psychedelic Law, with  Ariel Clark, JD

In this episode, Joe interviews Ariel Clark: Anishinaabe attorney and co-founder of the Psychedelic Bar Association, a national association of lawyers involved in the highly-regulated ecosystem of psychedelic law. She talks about ethics: How do the different societal norms of each lineage we carry interact with each other? What is the cultural framing that informs those ways of knowing, and do we align with it? Is there a code of ethics we can all agree on? As the rush to legalize psychedelics increases, Clark finds herself at a crossroads of wondering if our actions are really of service to the [...]

PT579 – Pot for the People: Debunking Cannabis Myths and Empowering Consumers, with Angie Roullier

In this episode, Joe interviews Angie Roullier: longtime veteran of the cannabis industry and author of the book, Pot for the People: The Plant, the People, and the Shop Policies of Cannabis. Diagnosed with the neurological disorder, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), Roullier tells the story of how cannabis replaced all her medications, which led to a personal journey and career centered on cannabis education. She talks about the challenges patients face in today’s rapidly evolving cannabis markets, misconceptions surrounding cannabis, the ignorance of many budtenders, and how not knowing enough can lead to an underwhelming high. She discusses how she educated people [...]

PT578 – How Psychedelics Can Help Build a Better You: The Power in Letting Go, with Tommy Aceto

In this episode, Kyle interviews Tommy Aceto: former Navy Seal and trauma medic, and now, ambassador for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition and advisor at Beond Ibogaine. He talks about how much the psychedelic space focuses on healing and mental health, but doesn’t talk enough about the overall wellness that can come from a consistent practice: that the more you become aware of your body, emotions, and breath, the more robust your neural pathways will become – and that you can actually change your neurochemistry and build a more energetically powerful system. With these pathways being opened, fewer psychedelic [...]

PT577 – Taking the Leap: Skydiving, Psychedelics, and Unlocking Personal Potential, with Melanie Curtis

In this episode, Joe interviews Melanie Curtis: world record professional skydiver, keynote speaker, coach, co-host of the Trust the Journey podcast, and author of How to Fly: Life Lessons From a Professional Skydiver. Curtis shares her journey from taking her first transformative leap out of an airplane to becoming a leader in skydiving, public speaking, and now, the integration of psychedelics into personal growth. She discusses the parallels between skydiving and working with psychedelics – most notably in the idea of leaping into the unknown, trusting the universe, and in the potential that can be unlocked after you’ve come back [...]

PT576 – Rethinking Addiction and Treatment Models: Is the Recovery Community Ready for Psychedelics?, with Dan Ronken, LPC, LAC

In this episode, Joe interviews Dan Ronken: licensed professional counselor and addiction counselor with a private practice in Boulder, CO, called Inclusion Recovery, and lead trainer and facilitator for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI). He tells his story of going from a sponsored BMX racer to three stints in rehab before the age of 14, and what he’s learned from his experiences in recovery over the years: that there is a wide range of what ‘in recovery’ actually means, that abstinence-only and 12-step models don’t work for many, that connection and community – and consistency in both – are enormous [...]

PT575 – The Mystical Roots of Psychedelics: Exploring Dreams and the Liminal State, with Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.

In this episode, Joe interviews Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.: co-founder of VCENNA, a drug discovery and development company, and Magi Ancestral Supplements, which sells nootropics inspired by ancient Eastern traditions. He discusses his journey into the world of plant extraction, how he first discovered compounds like Haoma and Harmaline, and why he decided to bring Iranian tradition to the psychedelic renaissance. He explores the similarities between psychedelics and experiences found in mystical traditions, and how that historical context can inform modern psychedelic practice. He sees this exemplified most with dream recollection, attending to the emotions found within dreams, and the concept [...]

PT574 – Transpersonal Connections, The Body's Memory, and the Collaborative Nature of Consciousness, with Paul Grof

In this episode, Joe interviews Paul Grof: research psychiatrist, clinician, author, brother of Stanislav, professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and director of the Ottawa Mood Disorders Center. He talks about his extensive career in psychiatry, and how trying to understand the cause of mood disorders led him to focusing on the very nature of consciousness. He believes that consciousness is a collaborative creation between the brain, body, and external fields, and that the key to connecting with the mechanistic side of academia is through talking about the unexplainable – near death experiences, pre-cognition, remote viewing – and [...]

PT573 – The War on Drugs: The DEA’s Attempt to Schedule DOI & DOC and the Fight for Sensible Policy, with Kat Murti

In this episode, Joe interviews Kat Murti: executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the largest nationwide network of students fighting to replace the War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights. She talks about how she became interested in drug policy, which not surprisingly aligns with the many problems of The War on Drugs: how it’s a war on people, personal liberty, and our communities; how laws are not effective in enforcing morality; and how getting in trouble with the law often incentivizes more illegal activity. We all know that our current system [...]

anybody else consistently amazed by how perfectly LSD and psytrance go together?

maybe there's some history i'm not aware of and psytrance was explicitly "made" with LSD in mind, but i'm always blown away (like literally flabbergasted/amazed) by how perfectly they go together. obviously most music is enhanced on LSD but psytrance and darkpsy in particular IMO just absolutely transforms on 100 mcg. i'm often stunned by what's going on in my headphones, especially when it seems like there's multiple independent soundscapes interweaving at once and you're able to consciously process them all, like multithreading with a CPU kind of. it also seems to be unique to LSD in my experience. listening [...]

ZNA 2024 🇵🇹

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Easy choice

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How come Psytrance music is such high-fi music?

I was visiting a friend yesterday. He is a true Hi-Fi expert. And he showed me many of his different speakers. His best speakers were like almost the best you can get. If you would listen and compare to speakers that would cost 100.000 dollars/euros most of us would have no chance telling what speakers that were ”the best” or the most expensive. We listened to all kinds of genres and from different decades. Rock, classical, country, metal etc. And all of them sounded great! But the Psytrance tracks were really sticking out compared with the other genres. I just [...]

Existance festival (UK)full lineup of all 4 stages

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Awolfy - A thousand trees in a fractal forest

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MetroNome & Shinouda - Liquid Rhapsody [2020]

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Oroboro Live Set – MagnaMysteria Festival Teaser Party -@KipodCrew 01.05.2025

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background effects (Underworld, leftfield, orbital)

Hi Everyone, does someone know what was used in the 90s for background effects that gave nice atmosphere to the whole track? And I know there are those Zero G CD samples, but these aren't what I am looking for. Someone has some other hints of what the psychodelic artists used in the past? Thanks~! submitted by /u/Rude_Grape_8359 [link] [comments] [...]

DMT - FM Weekly Schedule Monday 12-05-2025 / Sunday 18-05-2025

DMT - FM Weekly Schedule Monday 12-05-2025 / Sunday 18-05-2025 DMT - FM MERCHANDISING SHOP - https://dmtfm.redbubble.com/ DMT - FM Psytrance 24/7 - https://dmt-fm.com Also, Psytrance DJs & Labels wanted for Shows & Showcases & Album Launches & Promo´s #psytrance #acid #techno #trance #electronic #music #dmtfm #psychedelicfashion #psychedelicclothing #hippiestyle #70sfashion #vintageclothing #groovyvibes #festivalfashion #trippythreads #tiedye #bohostyle #flowerpower #psychedelicart #concertoutfit #musicfestivalstyle #retrostyle #alternativefashion #indie #fashion #brightcolors #vibrantclothing #handmadeclothing submitted by /u/Reeffm247 [link] [comments] [...]

Tobacco - Video Warning Attempts

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Australian full on?

Is Australian full on a sub genre, or Aussie full on progressive, or is this something new that I've been making? EDIT:I'm talking about similar to ajja style The reason I think my idea is new is because it's offbeat that progresses into that rolling beat foresty fullon submitted by /u/Azidwatch [link] [comments] [...]

NABAGREN Live Psychedelic Trance

A minute cut out of our 240 bpm practice for our first live music event in two weeks. submitted by /u/KykepArt [link] [comments] [...]

Duat

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Release Plans this year

Hi psynauts! I have an annoucement! More #psytrance #tracks are coming this year. All are mastered by White Sea Studio and will be available on YouTube and @hearthis.at with visuals made with vivago.ai. Stay hyped! Checkout my latest track while you wait. #SunofHelios https://youtu.be/xd1mq_tOSk0?si=gKGVKFEArKYlSXnZ submitted by /u/Shadownightmusic [link] [comments] [...]

Northern Irelands only Psy Trance festival United Tribes

Come join us at the end of June for the Northern Irelands Only Psy trance festival, we have a great international and local line up with some of the UK and Irelands finest Psy Trance live acts and DJs, this year we have Mark day, act one, zzbing, skyhighatrist, sati, thalom and few other guests joining us for a party in a country with possibly the smallest Psy trance scene, which mainly consists of me and my friends lol that's have been pushing the Psy trance sounds producing, DJing and making parties for near 20 years now, This is the [...]

Paula @ the Hive | MoDem Festival 2024

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Germany

Suggest some festivals happening in summer. Where are you all going submitted by /u/TargetOk5855 [link] [comments] [...]

Playing drums to a lesser known Psy Dub & Psy Trance artist -- Psybur -- love his stuff!!

Hoping to spread the word around a fantastic producer and artist, Psybur (out of the New England area I believe?) .. He's got a fantastic mix and lots of great psychedelic funkiness. Here's my favorite track (Old MacDubby) off his latest album. submitted by /u/Hodgi22 [link] [comments] [...]

Future Prog on 4 Decks

I would love to get some feedback on this one. I am mixing future Prog Psytrance on 4 Decks, as I love to blend tracks and loops together to a live experience. Anyhow, I believe I still have a lot of room to improve so I would love to hear your thoughts on it 🙏 submitted by /u/Neo_Hippie_official [link] [comments] [...]

Anthony Menzia - Black Monolith

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Selim Ozkaya - Ascension (Extended Mix) [progressive]

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Playing around with sound and Teckmology!

Just learning and playing submitted by /u/Feelsgoodman420_ [link] [comments] [...]

Breeding for ‘Cuteness’ Is Making Dogs and Cats Look More Alike

Pugs, Persian cats, and other smushed-face cats and dogs are more similar to one another than they are to the wild animals they evolved from [...]

Knitting’s Complex Shapes Explained in New Physics Model

A new mathematical model helps to advance the centuries-old art of knitting [...]

Kosmos-482 Falls, Cuttlefish Wave, and the Wealthy Warm the Climate

A spacecraft is set to fall from the skies, 28 U.S. cities slowly sink, and a new study pinpoints how the overindulgence of the wealthy contributes to massive warming.  [...]

Large Hadron Collider Physicists Turn Lead into Gold—For a Fraction of a Second

Scientists at Europe’s famous particle collider briefly created gold ions from lead in a modern twist on the alchemical goal [...]

Climate Change Will Cause a Lifetime of Extreme Heat for Today’s Children

Young people today will be exposed to a number of heat waves that no one would have experienced before the burning of fossil fuels started raising global temperatures [...]

Stronger Solar Activity Cycles May Be in the Sun’s Forecast

The sun has produced stunning auroras on Earth in recent years as solar activity has peaked—but expect more in coming years [...]

Trump Aims to Cut Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program

The Hospital Preparedness Program helps hospitals and emergency managers save lives in wildfires, tornadoes, pandemics and other mass-casualty events. The Trump administration has proposed cutting it [...]

Do We Really Know Less about the Deep Sea Than the Moon or Mars?

A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean? [...]

Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’

Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values [...]

The Strange and Surprising History of the Once-Rejected Zero

Conceptual problems, ideology clashes and xenophobia prevented the concept of zero from catching on for a long time. Today all mathematics is based on it [...]

What Is a Galaxy?

Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, and trying to define them is difficult [...]

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

A disruption in federal funds has jeopardized HIV testing and outreach in the U.S. South, and researchers warn of a resurgence of the epidemic in the region [...]

What to Know about Kosmos-482, the Soviet Spacecraft Crash-Landing on Earth

Kosmos-482, a failed mission to Venus from the former Soviet Union that stalled in Earth orbit in the 1970s, is about to fall back to our planet. Exactly where or when it will strike, however, remains unknown [...]

Congress Counters Trump Threat to Abolish FEMA with Massive Restructuring Plan

A bipartisan group in Congress is drafting a sweeping bill to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency—in some cases, expanding its work [...]

Trump Budget Calls for Stranding NASA’s Mars Samples on the Red Planet

After billions of dollars in spending and decades of planning, NASA may be forced to abandon precious samples of air, rock and soil on the Martian surface. Experts are furious [...]

India and Pakistan Remind Us We Need to Stop the Risk of Nuclear War

The U.S. needs to set an example for the rest of the world by taking our nuclear missiles off hair-trigger alert and negotiating a reduction of our arsenal [...]

Denver, Dallas among the Major U.S. Cities Sinking into the Ground

Cities across the U.S., including inland ones such as Denver and Dallas, are settling into the earth, posing increased flooding risks and potentially damaging urban infrastructure [...]

The EPA Plans to Terminate the Energy Star Program. Here’s What That Means

Hit by restructuring, the EPA is reportedly planning to end the Energy Star program, a project that has saved hundreds of billions of dollars for businesses and consumers [...]

How Nostalgia Keeps Friendships Alive

The social and psychological consequences of yearning for the past are starting to come into focus [...]

Political Attacks on Libraries Endanger Small-Town Democracy

Defending our public libraries is part of a larger struggle for the integrity of institutions essential to democracy, writes one rural sociologist [...]

Stronger Flood-Related Building Codes Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments

The International Code Council has approved stronger building codes to protect hospitals, schools and other structures from flooding [...]

Xanthorox AI Lets Anyone Become a Cybercriminal

A new AI platform called Xanthorox markets itself as a tool for cybercrime, but its real danger may lie in how easily such systems can be built—and sold—by anyone [...]

Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom

A new snakebite treatment combines an existing drug with antibodies from a hyperimmune reptile collector, raising both hopes and ethical concerns [...]

IVF Treatment Faces Threats from ‘Fetal Personhood’ Laws That Would Grant Fetuses Legal Rights

In the new book Personhood, historian and law professor Mary Ziegler explores how the push to grant embryos and fetuses full legal rights is reshaping U.S. reproductive health care, research and policy [...]

How NASA Can Make the Moon Great Again

An unhinged 2026 U.S. budget proposal would hollow NASA to a husk bent to Elon Musk’s whims. Only one mission can save the space agency [...]

The Chemistry of the Papal Conclave’s Black and White Smoke

Pyrotechnic chemistry drives the Vatican’s recipes for the black and white smoke used to announce papal election outcomes [...]

The Brood XIV Zombie Cicadas Are Coming

As 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, a zombifying fungus is waiting for them [...]

Casey Johnston’s Book A Physical Education Is a Lesson in Finding a  Better Balanced Fitness

Author Casey Johnston presents a new way to think about fitness in her new book A Physical Education [...]

How Being Watched Changes How You Think

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world—even unconsciously [...]

Smells Like Friend Spirit

How everyday scents can influence friendships The post Smells Like Friend Spirit appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Sea Sponges on the Move

The bioengineers of the deep are inching their way into an expanding role in ecosystem change The post Sea Sponges on the Move appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

The Genetics of Putrid-Smelling Flowers

Some plants lure pollinators with the stench of decay using a gene related to one that fights odor in human breath The post The Genetics of Putrid-Smelling Flowers appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Thar Be Monsters

The art of unseen creatures and the dawn of science The post Thar Be Monsters appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

The Case of the Curious Butterfly

How a newly named species has survived in tiny numbers for 40,000 years The post The Case of the Curious Butterfly appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

Why Germs Love Our Collective Amnesia

Author Thomas Levenson on writing his new book So Very Small about humanity's struggle to accept germs' threats The post Why Germs Love Our Collective Amnesia appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

A Cicada Fossil Surprise

A new glimpse into their ancient history The post A Cicada Fossil Surprise appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

The Woman Who Saw Birds as Individuals

Len Howard opened her cottage—and our eyes—to the birds The post The Woman Who Saw Birds as Individuals appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

The Body Has a Head

You have never read a science book like this The post The Body Has a Head appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

From the Debris of Halley’s Comet

This week, chunks of the famous comet will fall to Earth in the Eta Aquarids meteor shower The post From the Debris of Halley’s Comet appeared first on Nautilus. [...]

UK towns harness nature to combat rising flood risk

In a stream near Leicester in central England, six volunteers in waterproof overalls and boots busily reinforced mini wooden structures designed to combat the rising flooding threat. [...]

Helping birds and floating solar energy coexist

From a small California winery to a large-scale energy project in China, floating photovoltaics—or "floatovoltaics"—are gaining in popularity. Commonly installed over artificial water bodies, from irrigation ponds and reservoirs to wastewater treatment plants, floating solar projects can maximize space for producing clean energy while sparing natural lands. [...]

Microbial 'phosphorus gatekeeping' found at center of study exploring 700,000 years of iconic coastline

A new study has dug deep into the past of the coastal dunes of an iconic Queensland location in a bid to better understand how microscopic processes in the soil support some of the most biodiverse landscapes on Earth. [...]

Salt of the earth: Pilot project helping reclaim Sri Lankan farms

A commando in an elite Sri Lankan police unit, Sameera Dilshan has an unusual mission—to reclaim farms poisoned by salt, a long-standing problem now accelerating due to climate change. [...]

Universe expected to decay in 10⁷⁸ years, much sooner than previously thought

The universe is decaying much faster than thought. This is shown by calculations of three Dutch scientists on the so-called Hawking radiation. They calculate that the last stellar remnants take about 1078 years to perish. That is much shorter than the previously postulated 101100 years. [...]

Researchers warn marginalized young adults in low- and middle-income countries face 'growing online abuse'

An international study has found that young adults in low- and middle-income countries who are sex workers, gay men, transgender or living with HIV are facing a surge in online abuse from harassment and blackmail to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. [...]

Old drains and railways are full of life. Here's how to make the most of these overlooked green spaces

Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere. Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant lots. While often dismissed as useless or unsightly, there's a growing understanding of the value these spaces bring to cities. [...]

Antibiotics from human use are contaminating rivers worldwide, study shows

Millions of kilometers of rivers around the world are carrying antibiotic pollution at levels high enough to promote drug resistance and harm aquatic life, a McGill University-led study warns. [...]

Greener labeling tool marks step forward in protein chemistry

A new, easy-to-use method to modify and label proteins quickly, precisely and at low cost has been developed by chemists at The Australian National University (ANU). [...]

New revelations on sword manufacture in 19th-century Dahomey, West Africa

ANSTO scientists from the Australian Center for Neutron Scattering were members of an interdisciplinary team led by the University of Sydney, who examined six 19th century West African swords, using a non-invasive multimethodological approach to reveal the composition and manufacturing history of the iron implements. [...]

Some Reddit users just love to disagree, new AI-powered troll-spotting algorithm finds

In today's fractured online landscape, it is harder than ever to identify harmful actors such as trolls and misinformation spreaders. [...]

Girls' voices are needed to tackle misogyny and the manosphere—but they are being ignored

The Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked important conversations about the role of social media in spreading harmful content. It has widened the public's understanding of the rampant uptake of digitally disseminated misogyny, the legacies of Andrew Tate and those like him, and the violence perpetuated by the manosphere. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has even supported a plan to show the series to young people in schools. [...]

Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. [...]

Bees are particularly affected by higher temperatures and more intensive land use, new study reveals

The number and diversity of insects is declining worldwide. Some studies suggest that their biomass has almost halved since the 1970s. Among the main reasons for this are habitat loss—for example through agriculture or urbanization—and climate change. [...]

Stormy waves traversing the Earth's core provide new hints into future planetary exploration

The detection of energy signals from strong winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean that travel through Earth's core could enhance understanding of our solar system, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU). [...]

Switch to two-point rating scales to reduce racism in performance reviews, research suggests

The plumber has just left after fixing that leaky basement pipe. Ping—a phone alert asks you to rate their service. Hmm—if it wasn't an outright terrible job, do you give them three, four or five stars? New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management shows that a multi-point system like that is prone to subtle, often unconscious, racial bias—yet with significant financial consequences for non-white workers. [...]

Revisiting a famous marshmallow experiment: Children more likely to delay gratification if peer promises to wait as well

A team of psychologists at the University of Manchester, in the U.K., working with a colleague from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, in Morocco, has found that children tend to behave differently during the famous Stanford marshmallow experiment if they have a partner who is willing to wait for a better option. In their study, published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the group conducted variations on the famous children's experiments. [...]

Australia faces record warmth and drought as winter approaches, forecasts show

This year, for many Australians, it feels like summer never left. The sunny days and warm nights have continued well into autumn. Even now, in May, it's still unusually warm. [...]

A beginner's guide to vegan fashion (and how to spot 'greenwashing')

"Vegan" and "plant-based" are not just food labels anymore; they are fashion's latest buzzwords. Imagine walking into a high-street fashion store, drawn to a stylish bomber jacket labeled "100% vegan." You flip the tag, looking for material details, only to find none. Nearby, a luxury handbag proudly announces it's made from vegan leather. A closer look reveals it's 56% recycled polyester and 44% polyurethane—basically plastic. [...]

I work as a sensitivity reader—and racism is harder to spot than you'd think

If I asked you to picture a racist, I know exactly what you'd envision. A white hood, or someone screaming slurs, or a person praising slavery. [...]

Nanoplastics generated from real-world plastic waste readily adsorb heavy metal ions, study reveals

Some 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally each year, out of which a staggering 91% of plastic waste is never recycled—with 12% incinerated and 79% left to end up in landfills and oceans and linger in our environment. [...]

Saturday Citations: AI predicts cancer survival outcomes; Hubble spots a wandering black hole

This week, physicists at CERN reported the transmutation of lead into gold in the Large Hadron Collider, raising the possibility that a Science X alchemy vertical could be on the horizon. An international research collaborative developed a new method to identify bacteria within minutes. And researchers in California have identified tap water as another transmission pathway for E. coli bacteria. [...]

Why it's important to read aloud to your kids—even after they can read themselves

Is reading to your kids a bedtime ritual in your home? For many of us, it will be a visceral memory of our own childhoods. Or of the time raising now grown-up children. [...]

The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years: NASA's lessons and surprises

One year ago today, representatives from NASA and about 30 other U.S. government agencies gathered for a special meeting to simulate and address a threat looming in space. The threat was not an asteroid or aliens, but our very own life-giving sun. [...]

Engineered T-cells that express both CARs and TCRs can better distinguish between cancerous and healthy tissues

Researchers have developed an innovative dual-receptor T-cell therapy that promises safer and more effective cancer treatments. This study, published in Cell, demonstrates that engineering T-cells to express both a Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) and a T-cell Receptor (TCR) can improve their ability to distinguish between cancerous and healthy tissues—addressing a major challenge in current immunotherapy. [...]

New mathematical approach transforms simulations of large molecule behavior

Computer simulations help materials scientists and biochemists study the motion of macromolecules, advancing the development of new drugs and sustainable materials. However, these simulations pose a challenge for even the most powerful supercomputers. [...]

Gabon longs to cash in on sacred hallucinogenic remedy

Beneath yellow fruit, hidden within the roots of the iboga plant in the forests of Gabon, lies a sacred treasure that the country is keen to make the most of. [...]

Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors. [...]

Early galaxies may contribute to the 'afterglow' of the universe

The "afterglow" of the universe is an important piece of evidence for the Big Bang. This background radiation also provides important answers to the question of how the first galaxies were able to form. Researchers at the Universities of Bonn, Prague and Nanjing calculate that the strength of this radiation has probably been overestimated up to now. If the results prove to be accurate, it would call into question the theoretical foundation of the standard model of cosmology. [...]

Your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long, study shows

Do your wrinkles always form in the same pattern every time you're in the water for too long? According to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, the answer is yes. [...]

Europe launches program to lure scientists away from the US

EU will spend over $500 million to recruit researchers and scientists. [...]

A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole

Second supermassive black hole is a long way from the galaxy's core. [...]

Rocket Report: Rocket Lab to demo cargo delivery; America’s new ICBM in trouble

SpaceX's plan to turn Starbase into Texas' newest city won the approval of voters—err, employees. [...]

Trump just made it much harder to track the nation’s worst weather disasters

US abruptly stops tracking costs of the most devastating storms. [...]

Belief in fake news linked to problematic social media use

People with high score on problematic social media use are more likely to like and share fake news. [...]

Genetically engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Five clusters of genes from different organisms put into a single bacterial strain. [...]

Dangerous clear-air turbulence is worsening due to global warming

Climate change is making high-altitude winds much more volatile. [...]

Trump administration cuts off all future federal funding to Harvard

Odd letter ostensibly about funding asks Harvard "why is there so much HATE?" [...]

Only elites used hallucinogens in ancient Andes society

Snuff tubes and spoons unearthed at Chavín de Huántar in Peru had traces of vilca and nicotine. [...]

On cusp of storm season, NOAA funding cuts put hurricane forecasting at risk

Tropical cyclone track forecasts are 75 percent more accurate than they were in 1990. [...]

In his first 100 days, Trump launched an “all-out assault” on the environment

The threat posed by Trump’s administration is on a “new level,” environmental groups and legal experts say. [...]

We finally know a little more about Amazon’s super-secret satellites

Amazon's Kuiper satellites look nothing like SpaceX's Starlink. [...]

Editorial: Censoring the scientific enterprise, one grant at a time

Recent grant terminations are a symptom of a widespread attack on science. [...]

Trump’s 2026 budget proposal: Crippling cuts for science across the board

Budget document derides research and science-based policy as "woke," "scams." [...]

Cyborg cicadas play Pachelbel’s Canon

Such insect-computer hybrid speakers might one day be used to transmit warnings in emergencies. [...]

Some flies go insomniac to ward off parasites

There are negative consequences for the flies, but they avoid being eaten alive. [...]

New material may help us build Predator-style thermal vision specs

Films of IR-sensitive material only tens of nanometers thick are tough to make. [...]

Sen. Susan Collins blasts Trump for cuts to scientific research

New study shows budget cuts to research would significantly hurt the economy in the long run. [...]

Neanderthals invented their own bone weapon technology by 80,000 years ago

Neanderthals used sleek bone projectiles to hunt big game. [...]

Meet the winners of the 2025 Dance Your PhD contest

There are four broad categories—physics, chemistry, biology, and social science—liberally defined. [...]

New Lego-building AI creates models that actually stand up in real life

Carnegie Mellon "LegoGPT" system uses physics checks to ensure models don't collapse. [...]

AI use damages professional reputation, study suggests

New Duke study says workers judge others for AI use—and hide its use, fearing stigma. [...]

Fidji Simo joins OpenAI as new CEO of Applications

Simo will oversee business operations while Altman focuses on research and compute. [...]

DOGE software engineer’s computer infected by info-stealing malware

The presence of credentials in leaked "stealer logs" indicates his device was infected. [...]

Trump admin to roll back Biden’s AI chip restrictions

Officials call previous framework "unenforceable" as May 15 deadline looms. [...]

WhatsApp provides no cryptographic management for group messages

The weakness creates the possibility of an insider or hacker adding rogue members. [...]

Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users

The verdict is a major victory for opponents of exploit sellers. [...]

Data centers say Trump’s crackdown on renewables bad for business, AI

Without renewables, it's nearly impossible to meet growing power demand from AI. [...]

Man pleads guilty to using malicious AI software to hack Disney employee

Fake image-generating app allowed man to download 1.1TB of Disney-owned data. [...]

OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure

The nonprofit board will retain control, but now investor billions hang in the balance. [...]

Hundreds of e-commerce sites hacked in supply-chain attack

Attack that started in April and remains ongoing runs malicious code on visitors' devices. [...]

Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost

The move is part of an industry-wide push for users to adopt passkeys. [...]

Claude’s AI research mode now runs for up to 45 minutes before delivering reports

New feature searches hundreds of sources to build a document—but is it accurate? [...]

Time saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggests

Survey of 2023–2024 data finds that AI created more tasks for 8.4 percent of workers. [...]

Why MFA is getting easier to bypass and what to do about it

Why multifactor authentication based on one-time passwords and push notifications fails. [...]

Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that.

Researchers say the behavior amounts to a persistent backdoor. [...]

Millions of Apple Airplay-enabled devices can be hacked via Wi-Fi

Hackers can run their code on AirPlay devices thanks to a collection of bugs known as AirBorne. [...]

The end of an AI that shocked the world: OpenAI retires GPT-4

A look back at GPT-4's legacy as OpenAI pulls the pioneering 2023 AI model from ChatGPT. [...]

Don’t look now, but a confirmed gamer is leading the Catholic Church

Prevost played Wordle and Words with Friends before leaving for the conclave. [...]

Doom: The Dark Ages review: Shields up!

Prepare to add a more defensive stance to the usual dodge-and-shoot gameplay loop. [...]

Nvidia GeForce xx60 series is PC gaming’s default GPU, and a new one is out May 19

New mainstream card has hardware upgrades but is still stuck with 8GB of RAM. [...]

How long will Switch 2’s Game Key Cards keep working?

Nintendo's history suggests we can look forward to decades of support. [...]

Why Google Gemini’s Pokémon success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be

Assistance from an external "agent harness" was key to the model's success. [...]

The Last of Us packs new characters and new revelations into its latest episode

Plus: Kyle and Andrew discuss '80s pop covers and free jazz. No, seriously [...]

Chips aren’t improving like they used to, and it’s killing game console price cuts

Op-ed: Slowed manufacturing advancements are upending the way tech progresses. [...]

Epic Games Store completely eliminates revenue fees for smaller developers

Epic takes no cut for first $1 million in annual per-game revenue under new plan. [...]

Grand Theft Auto VI gets pushed back to May 26, 2026

Rockstar: Extra time will let us "deliver at the level of quality you expect and deserve." [...]

“Older than Google,” this Elder Scrolls wiki has been helping gamers for 30 years

Interviewing the people behind the 30-year-old Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages. [...]

Gaming news site Polygon gutted by massive layoffs amid sale to Valnet

Polygon cofounder says he's "just completely sickened by this news." [...]

Microsoft raises prices on Xbox hardware, says “some” holiday games will be $80

You'll have to pay $80 to $100 more for an Xbox console going forward. [...]

Fortnite will return to iOS as court slams Apple’s “interference“ and ”cover-up“

Judge refers Apple for criminal contempt over hiding its attempt to thwart a 2021 injunction. [...]

Nintendo imposes new limits on sharing for digital Switch games

New "Virtual Game Card" system prevents simultaneous online play from a single purchase. [...]

Is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion still fun for a first-time player in 2025?

How does a fresh coat of paint help this 19-year-old RPG against modern competition? [...]

Nintendo Switch 2’s gameless Game-Key cards are going to be very common

Switch 2 game upgrades for original Switch games also range from $10 to $20. [...]

Backward compatible: Many old Oblivion mods still work on Oblivion Remastered

The modding community is already hard at work despite lack of "official" support. [...]

Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license

Campaigns and spinoffs, even commercial, can use basic pieces for free. [...]

Bethesda isn’t shutting down ambitious fan-made “Skyblivion” remaster project

"Bethesda has always been supportive of community projects like ours..." [...]

12-year-old Doom 2 challenge map finally beaten after six-hour, 23K-demon grind

Streamer Coincident gets a dream run on the Okuplok's nightmarish "slaughter map." [...]

Tips For Planning A Mother’s Day Brunch

Whether you go to a restaurant or host an event in your home, brunch is a great way to celebrate the maternal figures in your life. The Onion shares tips for planning the perfect Mother’s Day brunch. Make sure the restaurant serves whatever bullshit your sister’s eating these days. Avoid awkward silences by bringing a […] The post Tips For Planning A Mother’s Day Brunch appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Raccoon With Meth Pipe Found In Driver’s Seat Of Car

After stopping a vehicle whose owner had an active warrant and a suspended driver’s license, police in Ohio were surprised to discover a pet raccoon named Chewy with a meth pipe in its mouth. What do you think? The post Raccoon With Meth Pipe Found In Driver’s Seat Of Car appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Study: Most Millennials Will Never Own Swanky Undersea Apartment Where Fish Swim Past Windows

CHICAGO—A study published Friday by the National Association of Realtors concluded that most millennials will never own a swanky undersea apartment where fish swim past the windows. “For the majority of working adults age 29 to 44, the dream of owning a glass-domed apartment on the bottom of the ocean overlooking a vibrant coral reef […] The post Study: Most Millennials Will Never Own Swanky Undersea Apartment Where Fish Swim Past Windows appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Elon Musk Pushes Child Aside On Way To Escape Pods As Starbase Collapses

STARBASE, TX—Screaming in terror as he rushed through the raging flames consuming his promised tech utopia, billionaire Elon Musk reportedly pushed aside a 9-year-old child Friday on his way to the escape pods as Starbase collapsed behind him. “Out of my fucking way, short stuff—geniuses first!” the entrepreneur said as he coughed in the smoke […] The post Elon Musk Pushes Child Aside On Way To Escape Pods As Starbase Collapses appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Dad Impressed By How Easily New Lawn Mower Tore Through Son’s Leg

DANBURY, CT—Expressing immense satisfaction with the recently purchased device’s performance, area dad Frank Hoyer confirmed Friday that he was impressed by how easily a new lawn mower tore through his son Alan’s leg. “Look at this thing go—didn’t even hiccup gliding through all that tibia!” Hoyer said as he wiped a streak of blood from […] The post Dad Impressed By How Easily New Lawn Mower Tore Through Son’s Leg appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Cardinal Passed Over For Pope Devoted Life To God For Nothing

VATICAN CITY—Angrily stomping on his vestments and throwing his zucchetto on the ground, Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters Friday that being passed over for pope meant he had devoted his life to God for absolutely nothing. “Five goddamn decades of faith, dedication, and service in the name of our Lord and Savior, and this is […] The post Cardinal Passed Over For Pope Devoted Life To God For Nothing appeared first on The Onion. [...]

2nd Grader Orders 70,000 Lollipops On Amazon

A Kentucky mom is speaking out after her 8-year-old son unknowingly ordered 30 boxes of Dum-Dums lollipops on Amazon, racking up a $4,200 charge. What do you think? The post 2nd Grader Orders 70,000 Lollipops On Amazon appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Conclave Selects First Chicago-Style Pope

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God Loses $400 Betting On Cardinal Tagle

THE HEAVENS—Cursing aloud the moment news of Leo XIV’s election arrived on His phone screen, the Lord Almighty told reporters this week He had lost $400 betting on Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to become pope. “Oh, son of a bitch, that pretty much cleans out My savings,” said the visibly frustrated deity, groaning that He […] The post God Loses $400 Betting On Cardinal Tagle appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Pope Leo XIV: ‘There Couldn’t Be A Better Time To Get The Fuck Out Of America Forever’

The post Pope Leo XIV: ‘There Couldn’t Be A Better Time To Get The Fuck Out Of America Forever’ appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Nervous Man Introduces Date To His Hives

TORONTO—Admitting that he had butterflies in anticipation, local man Greg Fitzsimmons reported feeling nervous Friday before introducing his date to his hives for the first time. “They can get irritated pretty easily, so I really hope everybody gets along,” said the 33-year-old, confessing that it had been quite some time since he had brought a […] The post Nervous Man Introduces Date To His Hives appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Archaeologists Uncover Embarrassing Egyptian Rockabilly Dynasty

CAIRO—In what many are calling the most cringe discovery of the century, a team of archaeologists reportedly uncovered evidence this week of a completely embarrassing Egyptian Rockabilly dynasty. “While excavating an area around the Valley of the Kings, we were able to unearth tombs containing artifacts that appear to date from a long-forgotten and groan-inducing […] The post Archaeologists Uncover Embarrassing Egyptian Rockabilly Dynasty appeared first on The Onion. [...]

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