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Trump drops $10 billion lawsuit against IRS

President Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization voluntarily dismissed their $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department on Monday, according to a filing in a Miami federal court.Why it matters: The dismissal comes as Trump has reportedly considered launching a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded compensation fund for those who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the Biden administration, including Jan. 6 defendants.Multiple news outlets reported Trump was considering launching the nearly $1.8 billion fund as part of the talks to resolve his lawsuit.Catch up quick: Trump sued the IRS after a former contractor leaked his confidential [...]

NextEra, Dominion announce merger to create U.S. power behemoth

U.S. power giants NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced plans Monday to merge in the largest electricity deal — by far — since the mainstreaming of AI.Why it matters: The deal, if approved by regulators, would enable massive scale as the industry looks to expand generation and related infrastructure to meet rising demand.The all-stock merger "creates the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization and one of the world's largest energy infrastructure companies," the companies said in a joint announcement.The potential merger would expand NextEra's presence in the fast-growing PJM grid region of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic.Stunning stats: [...]

"We've crossed the rubicon": Jewish lawmakers face an explosion of antisemitism

Antisemitism is so resurgent in U.S. politics that some of the worst hate speech you've ever heard has become a part of day-to-day life for Jewish politicians.The big picture: Gone are the days of veiled insinuations and dog whistles. The hate is direct, explicit and shockingly casual, two dozen members of Congress and candidates told Axios.Editor's note: This story includes graphic and hateful language that was directed at lawmakers and their staff. Readers should be advised.The antisemitism is inescapable, they say: It's in calls and emails to their offices, comments on social media and is even infiltrating campaign ads."Hitler was [...]

Scoop: 60+ MAGA allies tell Trump to vet AI before release

A group of more than 60 loyal allies of President Trump is urging him to test and approve the most powerful AI models before they're released, according to a new letter shared first with Axios.Why it matters: The letter — signed by Steve Bannon and conservative anti-AI activists Amy Kremer and Brendan Steinhauser — puts a vocal faction of the MAGA base at odds with the White House's hands-off approach to AI.Inside the White House, the prevailing view is the opposite: that America will win the AI race by keeping regulation light and knocking down most state-level AI laws.Even administration [...]

Trump abandons Dreamers despite past sympathy

President Trump talks sympathetically about the country's 500,000 Dreamers — but his administration is putting them in the crosshairs for deportation.Why it matters: The recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are finding it no longer reliably protects them from deportation or disruptions to their ability to work legally.Trump officials are slowing renewals, narrowing deportation protections and ramping up enforcement against some DACA recipients.And in Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court has delivered the program's biggest challenge yet, ruling that DACA is illegal. Ongoing litigation is expected to stop Texas-based Dreamers from getting work authorization in the [...]

Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes

President Trump told Axios in a phone call that "the clock is ticking" for Iran and warned that if the Iranian regime doesn't come with a better offer for a deal, "they are going to get hit much harder."Why it matters: U.S. officials say Trump wants a deal to end the war, but Iran's rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program has put the military option back on the table.Trump is expected to convene his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to discuss military options, two U.S. [...]

Khanna and AOC battle is "Old Bernie" vs. "New Bernie"

Veterans of Bernie Sanders' two presidential campaigns are splitting their allegiances between a pair of Democrats vying to inherit his progressive movement: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna.Why it matters: Ocasio-Cortez and Khanna are deploying contrasting strategies to build momentum toward possible White House runs in 2028 — a split that reflects some of the tensions between Sanders' 2016 and 2020 campaigns.Khanna has taken a slightly more centrist view than Ocasio-Cortez on issues such as crime and immigration. He's hired key members of Sanders' 2016 campaign, which had a relatively moderate brand on immigration and guns [...]

Exclusive: U.S. eyes attack-drone threat from Cuba

Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones and recently began discussing plans to use them to attack the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay, U.S. military vessels and possibly Key West, Fla., 90 miles north of Havana, according to classified intelligence shared with Axios.Why it matters: The intelligence — which could become a pretext for U.S. military action — shows the degree to which the Trump administration sees Cuba as a threat because of developments in drone warfare and the presence of Iranian military advisers in Havana, a senior U.S. official said."When we think about those types of technologies being [...]

AI backlash becomes a real business risk

If AI were a candidate for political office, it would be losing in a landslide.Why it matters: The AI hype cycle would have you believe the technology is inevitable. But AI backlash is growing, as people worry it will steal their jobs, jack up electricity rates and further enrich the wealthy, all while hurting the environment. State of play: A commencement address went viral this week after Florida real estate executive Gloria Caulfield said "artificial intelligence is the next Industrial Revolution," sparking a chorus of boos from the crowd.The speaker could have avoided the jeers had she checked the latest [...]

Today's teens are a more sober, less social generation

Teens today are drinking less than their parents did — but the trends that may be supercharging their sobriety aren't all positive.The big picture: Researchers say there isn't one definitive reason for the shift. Some hypothesize it isn't solely a health kick, but that some teenagers have no one to say "cheers" with.The generation whose childhood was warped by a pandemic and the exponential acceleration in tech and social media is, perhaps unsurprisingly, isolated."The way that we socialize post-COVID is just really different," says Rachel Janfaza, a Gen Z researcher and author of "The Up and Up" newsletter. Coupled with [...]

Scoop: Trump advisers fear China may target Taiwan in next 5 years

Some close advisers to President Trump fear the biggest substantive result of the China summit is heightened danger that Chinese President Xi Jinping will invade Taiwan in the next five years, potentially choking off the chips used to power AI to U.S. companies.What they're saying: Trump loved the pageantry and the special access Xi shrewdly rolled out during the Beijing visit. But the words didn't match the bonhomie. One Trump adviser told us Xi is "trying to move China to a new position where he's saying: 'We're not a rising power. We're your equal. And Taiwan is mine.'""This trip signaled [...]

GOP to crypto: Show me the money

Republicans have delivered major wins for the crypto industry in Washington — and they're increasingly frustrated that its biggest political spender isn't stepping up for them in the midterms.Why it matters: Crypto now commands the biggest political war chest of any industry in America — and how it deploys that cash could help decide the November elections.Zoom out: The pro-crypto Fairshake super PAC has a massive $165 million.But the organization — which receives the bulk of its funding from Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange company — has yet to announce which races it will target.That has infuriated Republicans, who have promoted [...]

Boomers have the space. Millennials have the kids

Empty nesters are sitting on America's family-size homes.Why it matters: The people who have the space aren't necessarily the ones who need it — and that's making a tight housing market even tighter.By the numbers: Compared to millennials with kids, boomer empty nesters own nearly twice the share of homes with three-plus bedrooms (28%).Millennial parents own 16% and Gen Z parents own less than 1% of large homes, according to a Redfin analysis of the latest census data, from 2024.Zoom in: The highest shares of millennial families who own large homes are in Austin, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, and Minneapolis, at [...]

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses Louisiana Republican Senate primary

Sen. Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary on Saturday, AP projects. The race now goes to a June 27 runoff between Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.Why it matters: It's a win for President Trump, who backed Letlow and urged voters to oust Cassidy, whom he's described as "very disloyal." Driving the news: Cassidy ran afoul of Trump when he voted more to convict the president during his Senate impeachment trial over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Trump was acquitted, but he's sought retribution against [...]

The ChatGPT era prompts a boom in A-graded coursework

Some college classes are seeing a boom in students earning A's — many with the help of AI.Why it matters: Universities and colleges were already concerned about how many students are earning A's and B's, but now must worry that graduates are leaving AI-proficient rather than knowledgeable about their subjects of study. The big picture: It isn't a case where A- students get a slight bump to an A or A+, says Igor Chirikov, a UC Berkeley professor who authored a study on AI and grade inflation."We have a C student who is now an A student," Chirikov tells Axios, [...]

Farmers growing increasingly desperate amid rising energy and fertilizer prices

Farmers across the Midwest are entering planting season under mounting financial pressure, as the Iran conflict drives up diesel and fertilizer prices — deepening an agricultural downturn that some say is the worst since the crisis of the 1980s.Why it matters: Rising fuel and fertilizer costs threaten to push more family farms out of business, drive up food prices and further strain rural economies already battered by trade disruptions, inflation and extreme weather.The big picture: Mark Mueller — a northeast Iowa farmer and president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association — tells Axios that the current landscape is more challenging [...]

Corporate work perks are getting yanked away

The era of ever-expanding workplace perks is ending. It's not just free kombucha and laundry — policies like paid parental leave and retirement matches are on the chopping block.Why it matters: Corporate America spent the labor-shortage years competing to offer the most generous workplace benefits. Now, with health-care cost soaring, workers leverage shrinking and an AI reckoning, some employers are rolling them back. The big picture: First it was the return to the office. Now benefits that became standard during COVID and workforce shortages — from fertility subsidies to 401(k) matches — appear on shakier ground in an era dominated by AI [...]

Supreme Court kills Virginia redistricting push

The Supreme Court denied an emergency effort from Virginia Democrats to revive their chances of redrawing the state's congressional maps before the November midterms.Why it matters: Virginia's redistricting push is officially dead.Driving the news: In a brief order on Friday, the justices declined state Democrats' emergency request to pause the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling — which struck down the voter-approved redistricting plan — to buy time to craft an appeal.The justices didn't give a reason for the denial.State of play: Friday's decision marks another Republican victory in a growing redistricting fight nationwide, and cements a difficult path ahead for Democrats [...]

Colorado election denier Tina Peters to be freed from prison

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday announced he's cutting disgraced election denier and former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters' sentence by half, making her eligible for release next month. Why it matters: The move comes after repeated calls from the Trump administration for Peters to be freed.President Trump pardoned her late last year despite having no jurisdiction over state-level cases.Driving the news: The development means Peters is expected to be released on June 1. She had been serving a roughly nine-year sentence for tampering with county voting and records equipment after the 2020 election.State of play: Polis' decision drew immediate [...]

House Ethics wants reinforcements as misconduct probes pile up

The House Ethics Committee is facing one of its busiest stretches in years as lawmakers confront a growing pileup of misconduct allegations."He has had a great challenge, the chairman of Ethics Committee, that committee is very busy right now," Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told Axios on Friday.Why it matters: Pressure is growing on Congress to prove it can police itself amid a wave of misconduct allegations. But top lawmakers say the panel tasked with investigating those claims needs more resources to keep up.Two lawmakers — Reps. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) — resigned last month amid sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denied wrongdoing, [...]

Trump waffles on Taiwan arms deal after Xi talks

President Trump said Friday he's unsure whether he would greenlight a planned $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan after discussing arms sales in "great detail" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.Why it matters: The trip began with a warning from Xi about the potential for "conflicts" over Taiwan, and Trump made clear during the visit that he did not want to provoke one."The last thing we need right now is a war that's 9,500 miles away," Trump told reporters on the plane back to D.C.He made that remark while discussing a $14 billion arms package, which includes missiles and air defense [...]

Demonstrations to sweep the South over voting rights and redistricting

A wave of voting rights battles and GOP redistricting fights is triggering a coordinated response across the South, with organizers preparing a "Summer of Action" campaign with marches that start this weekend.Why it matters: Organizers say the fight over congressional maps, voting access and political representation is accelerating in real time as states redraw political power ahead of November's midterms and the 2028 general election. The Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act in late April, making it harder to challenge maps on the basis of racial discrimination.Republican-led efforts in states like Tennessee and Alabama have targeted Democratic-leaning districts, particularly [...]

How Jerome Powell navigated pandemic, inflation and Trump

In his eight years at the helm of America's central bank, Jerome Hayden Powell has guided the U.S. economy through extreme tumult and fought off unprecedented presidential efforts to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence.But that's not what I'll tell my now-young children about Powell once they're old enough to care about central bankers.The big picture: It is Powell's approach to duty and public service that is his ultimate legacy as a leader and that will shape his place in history.The specific highs and lows of his chairmanship, which ends Friday, flow from an underlying sensibility that seems almost from another [...]

Scoop: Tech CEOs summoned to Capitol for June hearing

The CEOs of Meta, Alphabet, TikTok and Snap have been invited back to Capitol Hill for a broad oversight hearing in June, Axios has learned.Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is planning a June 23 hearing titled "Examining Tech Industry Practices and the Implications for Users and Families: Is This Social Media's Big Tobacco Moment?" per committee spokesperson Hannah Akey.The hearing will look at Big Tech and AI safety oversight, Akey said, along with other issues like whistleblower retaliation.Why it matters: The hearing comes as social media and AI companies are facing mounting lawsuits, including some first-time losses, and Capitol [...]

The 3 big conflicts in AI race against China

Three major conflicts are shaping America's AI race against China in real time, with changing global dynamics shifting the terms week by week:The race with China on advancing AI modelsConflicting federal vs. state laws in the U.S.European AI policyWhy it matters: All three factors are fraught with politics and delicate dynamics, and all will help determine whether the U.S. continues to lead the world in advanced AI. What they're saying: AI leaders recognize that the technology is so big that it requires global cooperation, even with the fears that China is stealing U.S. technology or is not aligned with U.S. [...]

Bonds worry, while stocks enjoy the "bliss trade"

The stock market and the bond market are telling different stories about the economy: Bonds fear doom, while stocks see boom.Why it matters: That's a bit confusing for investors and policymakers looking to these markets to make decisions — or for anyone trying to get a read on (waves hands) everything.The intrigue: Stocks are betting on what former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath calls the "bliss trade" — a belief that stocks can keep rallying even as bond investors price in more inflation risk.Zoom in: Central to this thinking is that any real geopolitical shocks will be offset by government spending, [...]

Trump aims to defy gravity with Beijing friendship summit

President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping was staged as a reunion between old friends, concluding Friday with a private tour of Zhongnanhai, the Chinese Communist Party's secretive leadership compound. Strolling the gardens, Trump declared the blooms around him "the most beautiful roses anyone has ever seen." Xi promised to send him seeds.Why it matters: The warm public choreography of the past two days has masked a stubborn reality: Nearly every force shaping U.S.-China relations is pulling them apart.Trump spent the trip pitching closer ties with China after a decade of decoupling that he, more than any other American president, helped [...]

Democrats eye "hidden" Latino battlegrounds in 2026

The post-2024 narrative that Latino voters shifted right is facing its first real stress test — including in districts Republicans thought were safely red.Why it matters: The biggest immediate test is in Texas, where Republicans drew new maps assuming continued Latino gains. But GOP House seats are also at risk in California, New York, Colorado and Nevada. New modeling from Democratic group Oath finds several GOP-drawn "safe" districts could become competitive if recent Latino voting trends hold.New York's 2nd and California's 23rd and 40th congressional districts— all currently seen as Republican-leaning — could tighten significantly. Districts in Colorado and Nevada [...]

AI writing hits a ceiling

Data: Graphite.io; Note: Based on an average of three AI-detector tools sampling URLs from Common Crawl; Chart: Megan Morrone/AxiosThe flood of AI-generated writing unleashed by ChatGPT appears to have leveled off — a sign that AI content hasn't overtaken the web after all.The big picture: The share of online news articles, blog posts and listicles that are primarily AI-generated has held near 50% for more than a year, according to a new analysis from digital marketing agency Graphite. The plateau indicates that the feared takeover of human online writing by AI hasn't materialized — at least not yet.Why it matters: [...]

Congressional leaders plead with their absentee lawmakers: "You've got to come"

Congressional leaders are straining to get their absentee members to return to Capitol Hill as the House's vote margins on major legislation grow ever more precarious.Why it matters: Just on Thursday, an Iran war powers resolution failed to pass in a tie vote. Any lawmaker could have tipped the outcome — and half a dozen were absent."People cannot miss votes," a senior House Democrat told Axios.The truants on that vote included Reps. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) and Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.). Both have missed weeks of votes.The mystery of Wilson's absence was solved on Thursday — she is recovering from a [...]

MAG: A DIFFERENT KIND OF FADING PRESIDENT...

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APPROVAL SINKS FURTHER...

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POLLING BELOW CARTER?

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ENERGY CRISIS ENTERS NEW PHASE

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One of 'Donnie's Angels' called most beautiful in world!

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President touted PALANTIR after buying company's stock...

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Cashed In One Day After Handing Tech Firm Major Deal...

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Latest White House Renovation Plan: Helipad on South Lawn...

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Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects

With the midterms nearing, President Trump’s approval rating has hit a second-term low as voters question his handling of the economy, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll. [...]

A Crack in the Polling Floor Puts Trump in New Territory

A 37 percent approval rating in a new Times/Siena poll suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains. [...]

The Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Decision Spurred Swift Action in Louisiana and Alabama

The timing brought the court into the middle of a fight to redraw voting maps across the South, even as some primaries were underway. [...]

L.I.R.R. Riders Stranded by Strike Have Few Commute Alternatives. Here’s What To Know.

New York transit officials say the alternate travel options they’ve arranged for the Long Island Rail Road strike could not accommodate all commuters. [...]

In Closed-Door Talks, U.S. Demands a Major Role in Greenland

Greenlandic officials worry about the direction of the negotiations aimed at defusing President Trump’s threats to seize their island. But they have little leverage. [...]

Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown

The Brookings Institution suggests that federal statistics are an undercount because immigrant parents are not being asked about or not disclosing their American children. [...]

Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

The humanitarian relief system, decimated by cuts, faces a grave challenge as the Middle East war causes soaring costs for food, fuel and fertilizer. [...]

How the Music of ‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past

The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show. [...]

What to Know About the Latest Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency after about 80 people died from the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo. [...]

Americans Are Among Those Affected by Ebola Outbreak, C.D.C. Says

A small number of U.S. citizens have been directly affected by the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the C.D.C. said on Sunday. [...]

Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria

The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography. [...]

G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout

Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week. [...]

Oil Prices Climb and Bonds Falter as Iran War Raises Inflation Fears

Stocks and bonds wavered after President Trump issued a new warning to Iran. [...]

Actually, Democracy Dies in H.R.

New research sheds light on how mediocre employees help would-be authoritarians maintain power. [...]

He Shut Liquor Stores and Banned Abortion, All for the Glory of Russia

A firebrand governor aims to transform his region into a laboratory for the Kremlin’s reactionary ideals. [...]

Josh Tyrangiel book excerpt: How OpenAI and Khan Academy Made a Chatbot

Inside a collaboration to bring artificial intelligence into the classroom. [...]

Mamdani’s First City-Owned Grocery Store Planned for South Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to announce that the store will open in the Hunts Point neighborhood next year. Some merchants are pushing back. [...]

When Tornado Weather Hits, These Scientists Break Out the Colored Pencils

With a battery of modern technology at their fingertips, meteorologists often turn first to an old-fashioned tracking technique. [...]

Severe Weather, Including Hail and Tornadoes, Could Rattle the U.S. Midwest

Some of the most severe weather in days could hit Monday afternoon, meteorologists said. Tornadoes and large hail are possible. [...]

MAGA Women Are Leading a #Me2.0 in Washington

These G.O.P. crusaders might be the perfect people to fight sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. [...]

The Fighting Never Ends

We look at what happens when countries say they’re going to stop shooting at each other. [...]

The Quest for Clean Hydrogen Moves Underground

The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet. [...]

Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Faces Off Against France’s Far Right

Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France’s national team, set off a storm a month before the World Cup by suggesting that the National Rally party was a threat to France. [...]

NextEra Energy Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion, Creating a Utility Giant

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Why Michael Che and Colin Jost Said All Those Awful Things

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Something Big Is Happening on Campus

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Barney Frank’s Second Coming Out

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A Strikingly Complex Portrait of a Founding Father

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Trump’s Visit to China

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How to Read Like a Child Again

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The Art Lover’s Dilemma

The Venice Biennale is excessive, at times preposterous. But it can still yield moments of profundity. [...]

They Don’t Make Celebrities Like Michael Jackson Anymore

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The Warnings I Almost Didn’t Heed

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My Son’s Math Homework Is Essentially Just Pokémon

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Xi Jinping Was Only Humoring Trump

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The Protein Shortage Is Coming

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Stephen Miller’s New Recusals

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Trump’s Latest Gaffes Could Hurt the GOP

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Are You Enjoying Your Girl Rights Yet?

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A Checkers Player Meets a Three-Dimensional-Chess Master

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What’s the AI Endgame?

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The Most Surprising Part of Stephen Colbert’s Late-Night Run

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The Best Graduation Speech Is One Nobody Remembers

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Photos of the Week: Tractor Race, Rocket Festival, Drone Evacuation

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A Cautious New Approach to Trump’s Impeachments at the Smithsonian

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A Perfume With a Whiff of MAGA

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EIGHT WEEKS TO EMPTY SHELVES. SIXTY DAYS TO FAMINE.

Updated 5 days ago ago https://markashryock.substack.com/p/eight-weeks-to-empty-shelves-sixty 2026 is going to be a wild ride. Buckle up, stock up, as there’s no TACO this time! What a spectacular, completely avoidable shit show. Best part is, the fallout will last until the end of Trump’s term. Takes some of the bite out of it! It’s COVID all … Continue reading "EIGHT WEEKS TO EMPTY SHELVES. SIXTY DAYS TO FAMINE." [...]

Checkmate in Iran | The Atlantic

Updated 7 days ago ago Only a fool starts a war he cannot win.Defeat is inevitable. Every day is dragging us further down a financial meltdown. The question is, how far down is Trump going to drag everyone else down with him, in service of his ego?Replace Putin and Russia with Trump and America. It … Continue reading "Checkmate in Iran | The Atlantic" [...]

No American blood for Netanyahu

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The US has become an evil empire | The Atlantic

Updated 7 days ago ago I hope Trump fails, and all that implies. If he succeeds in this, he will be emboldened to do more and more.Let me be more explicit: For the sake of humanity, our planet, and our future, America needs to fail in Iran, as Russia has been in Ukraine.I’m still happy … Continue reading "The US has become an evil empire | The Atlantic" [...]

How the Internet Became the ‘Cookbook’ of the Drug Trade |  New York Times

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How Should We Remember the Hippies? | New Yorker

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Raving at the End of the World | the Atlantic

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Iran = Iraq²

Updated 2 months ago ago “We have only to kick in the door, and the whole rotten structure will come crashing down”. – Hitler before Operation Barbarossa – invading the Soviet Union Now that the sugar high has worn off….Prediction: we’re going to run out of missiles way way way before any resistance materializes.Trump’s going … Continue reading "Iran = Iraq²" [...]

Google’s Gemini rises to the top (for now)

Updated 3 months ago ago What a difference 2 years has made.Google went from Bard embarrassment to a viable leader. Unlike firebrands such as Grok and OpenAI, they’ve had to play it safe because of reputational risk if things go sideways. Pretty much everyone depends on Google in some form, whether it’s maps, email, business, … Continue reading "Google’s Gemini rises to the top (for now)" [...]

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Watch the James Talarico interview CBS is afraid to air for fear of offending Trump and getting their FCC license pulled

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Asking AI why the psytrance scene feels like it’s in decline

Updated 3 months ago ago This is the cold, sociological autopsy of the scene you requested. I will strip away the “good vibes” rhetoric and look at the structural mechanics of why psytrance is stagnating. From the perspective of an outside intelligence analyzing the data, the European psytrance scene is exhibiting the classic symptoms of … Continue reading "Asking AI why the psytrance scene feels like it’s in decline" [...]

Philip K Dick on Blade Runner | Starlog February 1982

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Don Rumsfeld says U.S. intervention in Iraq is “exact opposite” of Vietnam

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Watch the 60 Minutes segment pulled by Trump’s stooge at CBS, Bari Weiss

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How Algorithms and “Sameness Fatigue” Are Hollowing Out Electronic Music | Midnight Rebels

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PT 656 - Travis Tyler Fluck: Denver Mushroom Decriminalization, Mutual Aid, and the Future of Psychedelic Culture

Denver mushroom decriminalization changed the national conversation around psilocybin access, personal use, and grassroots psychedelic reform. In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore speaks with Travis Tyler Fluck, an autognostic mycologist, educator, activist, end-of-life doula, and longtime Colorado mushroom community organizer. Fluck was involved in Denver's 2019 psilocybin campaign, which made adult personal use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms the city's lowest law enforcement priority. The campaign passed by a narrow margin and helped open the door for later reforms in Oakland, Washington, D.C., Oregon, Colorado, and beyond. This conversation looks at the people, ethics, and tensions behind Denver [...]

PT 655 - Martha Hammel and Tasia Poinsatte - Aspen Psychedelic Symposium

Aspen Psychedelic Symposium is the focus of this conversation with Martha Hammel of the Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center and Tasia Poinsatte of Healing Advocacy Fund. They join Joe Moore to discuss this year's symposium, how it fits into Colorado's evolving natural medicine landscape, and why Aspen has become a strong setting for serious public conversations about psychedelics. Hammel explains that the symposium is now in its third year and is designed to bring major psychedelic voices to Colorado's West Slope. She also outlines the local roots of the Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center, which grew out of education and outreach work [...]

PT 654 - Erica Rex - Seeing What Is There

Seeing What Is There is at the center of this conversation with journalist and author Erica Rex, who joins Joe Moore to discuss her book Seeing What Is There: My Search for Sanity in the Psychedelic Era. Rex brings an unusual mix of personal experience and scientific rigor. She came to psychedelic medicine after breast cancer, participation in Roland Griffiths' clinical trial for cancer-related depression, and a long career in journalism covering science, nature, climate, and technology. [...]

PT 653 - Dr. Michael Alpert and Peter Alberding - ALS, Existential Distress, and Ketamine Therapy

ALS and ketamine therapy are at the center of this conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Michael Alpert and Peter Alberding, who was diagnosed with ALS in late 2023. Alpert is a Boston-area psychiatrist with experience in MDMA-assisted therapy research for PTSD and a private practice that includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Alberding shares what it has been like to face a fatal neurodegenerative illness while working with ketamine in a structured clinical setting. Alberding explains that he was not looking for a casual psychedelic experience. He wanted help facing fear, grief, loss of function, and the reality of death. Over time, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy [...]

PT 652 - Esme Dark - Psychedelics, Somatics and the Shadow

Dr. Esme Dark joins Kyle Buller for a conversation on psychedelic therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and shadow work. Based in Australia, Dark is a clinical psychologist, somatic psychotherapist, and psychedelic therapist. She shares her perspective on Australia's authorized prescriber model, the role of psychotherapy in psychedelic care, and what it means to work with the body before, during, and after a psychedelic experience. The discussion stays practical. Dark draws on her work in research settings, including psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder at Monash University. She explains that Australia has not decriminalized psychedelics. Instead, psilocybin and MDMA can be prescribed in [...]

PT 651 - Betty Aldworth & Ismail Ali: MAPS Co-Executive Directors on Leadership, Research, and the Future of Psychedelics

MAPS co-executive directors Betty Aldworth and Ismail Ali join Psychedelics Today to talk about leading one of the most visible organizations in the psychedelic field during a period of transition. The conversation covers their move into permanent leadership, how they work together, and how MAPS is thinking about research, education, policy, and movement strategy after a difficult period for the organization and the broader field. [...]

PT 650 - Joe Moore Psychedelics Today on Leadership, Integration, and the Psychedelic Landscape

Jen Davenport joins Psychedelics Today to interview co-founder Joe Moore about the growth of Psychedelics Today, the broader psychedelic ecosystem, and how professionals are beginning to engage with psychedelic ideas. Davenport is the founder of Iron Thread Partners and a graduate of the Vital psychedelic training program. Her work focuses on executive leadership, decision making, and organizational development. In this conversation she asks Moore about the evolution of Psychedelics Today and the changes he has witnessed across the psychedelic field over the past decade. Moore explains that Psychedelics Today began as a podcast exploring psychedelic research, therapy, and culture. Over [...]

PT 649 - Melissa Lavasani and Jay Kopelman

Melissa Lavasani & Jay Kopelman join our podcast to discuss how psychedelic policy is actually moving in Washington, DC. Lavasani leads Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, a DC-based advocacy organization focused on educating federal officials and advancing legislation around psychedelic medicine. Kopelman is CEO of Mission Within Foundation, which provides scholarships for veterans and first responders seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy retreats, often outside the United States. The conversation centers on veterans, the VA, and why that system may be the first realistic federal pathway for psychedelic care. Early Themes Lavasani describes PMC's work on Capitol Hill, including hosting events that bring lawmakers, staffers, [...]

PT 648 - Enamory - Couples Therapy with Ketamine

Enamory is a clinical practice, training institute, and nonprofit research organization focused on psychedelic assisted couples therapy. In this episode, clinical psychologists Chandra Kian and Kayla Knopp discuss their work integrating ketamine assisted psychotherapy with evidence based couples therapy models. Both guests trained as academic researchers at the University of California San Diego Veterans Affairs system, where they worked on large scale couples based PTSD trials. They later co founded Enamory to continue clinical work, train therapists, and conduct research focused specifically on relationships. Early Themes in Enamory and Couples Therapy The conversation begins with Dr. Kian and Dr. Knopp [...]

PT 647 - Joshua White: Fireside Project and Lucy, an AI Training Simulator for Psychedelic Support

Fireside Project is a nonprofit that helps reduce the risks of psychedelic experiences through a free support line, coaching, education, and research. In this episode, Joshua White speaks with Psychedelics Today about why real-time support matters, what it takes to run a national hotline, and what Fireside learned after more than 30,000 conversations since launch. White shares how his background as a lawyer and his early hotline volunteering shaped Fireside's model. He also describes how festival harm reduction work, including lessons from Zendo-style support spaces, revealed a major gap: people often need help during an experience and after it ends. [...]

PT 646 - Manvir Singh: Shamanism the Timeless Religion

Manvir Singh joins Psychedelics Today to unpack what shamanism means and why the term matters now. Singh is an anthropologist and author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. He argues that shamanism is not limited to "remote" societies or the past. Instead, it reliably reappears because it helps humans manage uncertainty, illness, and the unknown. This episode is relevant for the psychedelic community because "shaman" often gets used loosely, or avoided entirely. Singh offers a clear framework for talking about shamanic practice without leaning on romantic myths, drug-centered assumptions, or rigid definitions that do not fit the cross-cultural record. Early Themes [...]

PT 645 - Oli Genn-Bash: Functional Mushrooms, Hype Cycles, and Mycelial Thinking

Oli critiques extractive, capital-driven dynamics in the psychedelic ecosystem and suggests fungi offer a different ethic: patience, humility, symbiosis, and realism about parasitism and imbalance. Oli Genn-Bash (Brighton, UK) joins Joe Moore for a grounded conversation on the boom in functional mushrooms and why the category may be moving too quickly. As the founder of The Fungi Consultant, Oli works with consumers and brands to demystify functional mushrooms, with a focus on education, traceability, and realistic expectations. The conversation begins with a critique of wellness hype cycles. Oli explains how consumer desperation for help with anxiety, sleep, stress, and cognition [...]

PT 644 - Tricia Eastman: Seeding Consciousness, Ancestral Wisdom, and Psychedelic Initiation

In this live episode, Tricia Eastman joins to discuss Seeding Consciousness: Plant Medicine, Ancestral Wisdom, Psychedelic Initiation. She explains why many Indigenous initiatory systems begin with consultation and careful assessment of the person, often using divination and lineage-based diagnostic methods before anyone enters ceremony. Eastman contrasts that with modern frameworks that can move fast, rely on short trainings, or treat the medicine as a stand-alone intervention. Early Themes: Ritual, Preparation, and the Loss of Container Eastman describes her background, including ancestral roots in Mexico and her later work at Crossroads Ibogaine in Mexico, where she supported early ibogaine work with [...]

PT 643 - Logan Davidson - American Ibogaine, State Strategy, and the Future of Psychedelic Policy

Logan Davidson joins the show to talk about the fast-moving world of Ibogaine in American and why state-based leadership is shaping the future of psychedelic reform. Davidson is the executive director of Texans for Greater Mental Health, the legislative director at VETS, and a key strategist behind Texas' landmark interest in ibogaine research. He also advises for Americans for Ibogaine. His work sits at the intersection of science, policy, and lived experience, and this conversation offers a clear look into what is happening right now. Early Themes: The Rise of State Advocacy Davidson explains how he entered politics at nineteen [...]

PT 642 - Michael Sapiro PhD - Truth Medicine, Psychedelics, and Living Your Truth

In this episode, Michael Sapiro joins Kyle Buller to explore truth, healing, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the lens of his new book, Truth Medicine. A clinical psychologist, ordained Zen Buddhist monk, retreat leader, and fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, he blends Buddhist psychology, trauma work, and consciousness studies. The discussion focuses on how people discover and live their truth, and why that truth becomes the core medicine in healing. Early in the Podcast with Michael Sapiro Michael describes how years of clinical work and retreat facilitation shaped his understanding of healing. Real transformation happens when people speak truths [...]

PT 641 - Joe Moore & Kyle Buller - Holotropic Breathwork, Somatics, and Foundations for Psychedelic Work

Holotropic Breathwork sits at the center of this wide ranging conversation between Psychedelics Today co-founders Joe Moore and Kyle Buller. Drawing from decades of personal practice and assorted types of breathwork facilitation, they explore how breathwork methods from the Grof lineage including Dreamshadow Breathwork can prepare people for psychedelic work, support difficult journeys, and deepen integration over time. Kyle shares how his near death experience, somatic training, and breathwork facilitation shaped this new course on breathwork foundations, while Joe reflects on how reading Dr Stanislav Grof and years of experience in Holotropic Breathwork changed how he approaches psychedelics. Early Themes: [...]

PT 640 - Alexander Beiner - Psychedelics, Culture, and the Games We Play

Alexander Beiner joins Psychedelics Today to explore how psychedelics, culture, and power shape each other. A writer, facilitator, and co founder of the conference Breaking Convention and the media platform KAINOS, he has spent years thinking about how psychedelic experiences ripple into politics, economics, conflict, and community. In this episode, he and Joe trace the path from early internet forums to today's psychedelic renaissance, and ask what it would mean to bring a truly psychedelic perspective into our institutions. Beiner is less interested in psychedelics as a niche medical tool and more interested in how they can help us see [...]

PT 639 - Evelyn Eddy Shoop PMHNP-BC: Lived Experience, Qualitative Data, and the Future of Psychedelic Care

Overview Evelyn Eddy Shoop PMHNP-BC joins Psychedelics Today to share her journey from Division I athlete to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and psilocybin research participant. In this conversation, she explains how sports injuries, OCD, and intensive treatment led her into psychiatry and eventually into a psilocybin clinical trial at Yale. Her story weaves together lived experience, clinical training, and a call for more humane systems of care and better qualitative data in psychedelic science. Early Themes: Injury, OCD, and Choosing Psychiatry Early in the episode, Evelyn Eddy Shoop PMHNP-BC describes how multiple season ending injuries in college and serious [...]

PT 638 - Dr Jason Konner - Psychedelic Oncologist

Learn more - https://psychedeliconcology.com/ In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Dr. Jason Konner, a longtime oncologist who recently left his full-time clinical role at Memorial Sloan Kettering to devote himself to the emerging intersection of cancer care and psychedelics. Dr Konner shares how, after more than two decades treating people, he hit a wall. The accumulated grief, constant exposure to death, and intensity of oncology left him deeply burned out, though he didn't have that language for it at the time. A chance moment in a yoga class, overhearing someone say "ayahuasca retreat" just before he was scheduled [...]

PT 637 - Genesee Herzberg — Ketamine Truths, MDMA Hopes, and the Work of Integration

Clinical psychologist Dr. Genesee Herzberg joins Kyle to reflect on two decades in trauma work and 15 years inside the psychedelic ecosystem—from early MAPS conferences to running Sage Integrative Health. She traces how personal psychedelic experiences set her on a path of service, research at CIIS on MDMA-assisted therapy, and hands-on roles with MAPS: Zendo Project harm reduction, adherence rating, and ultimately serving as an MDMA therapist in clinical trials. Today she leads Sage, an integrative clinic (psychotherapy, psychiatry, bodywork, acupuncture, and functional nutrition) focused on ketamine-assisted therapy while preparing for MDMA's eventual approval. She also co-founded a sliding-scale KAP [...]

PT 636 - Dr. Ros Watts – Building Communities and Connection

Clinical psychologist Dr. Ros Watts joins Psychedelics Today to share insights from her decade of work with psilocybin therapy and her evolving focus on community-based integration. As the former Clinical Lead for Imperial College London's landmark psilocybin-for-depression trial, Dr. Watts witnessed how psychedelic experiences can foster profound feelings of connection— to self, others, and nature — yet also how that connection can fade without ongoing support. In this conversation, she reflects on what years of research have taught her about connectedness as both a healing mechanism and a human need. She explores how integration work can transform fleeting psychedelic breakthroughs [...]

PT 635 - Jennifer Espenscheid — Art as a Practice, Psychedelics as a Teacher

Artist, builder, and podcast host Jennifer Espenscheid joins Joe Moore for a rich conversation on creativity, process, and the spiritual dimensions of making art. Drawing from her South Dakota roots and large-scale works like Luciferia, Jennifer reflects on the blend of grit, intuition, and trust that guides her artistic life. She discusses how psychedelics have served as a tool for clarity and healing rather than direct creation of art, helping her dissolve patterns and reconnect to innate creativity. They explore how events like Burning Man catalyze inspiration, why intention and integration matter as much as vision, and the discipline of [...]

PT 634 - Brad Adams - LAMPS

Brad Adams — LAMPS (Los Angeles Psychedelic Society) joins Kyle to trace his path from PhD researcher to community builder. Brad shares how early work in AIDS, Alzheimer's, gerontology, and cancer research primed him to notice Harbor-UCLA's psilocybin pilot for stage-4 cancer patients with death anxiety—where the strongest mystical experiences correlated with profound death acceptance. Teaming with Dennis McKenna, he ran an ayahuasca pilot in Peru and presented findings at Psychedelic Science 2017. From there, Brad founded LAMPS: first as research meetups at UCLA, then as a thriving hub hosting speakers and, ultimately, an L.A. psychedelic conference. He previews the [...]

PT 633 - Dreamshadow - Life and Breath

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

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

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

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

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

PT 630 - TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann

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

PT 629 - Ivar Goksøyr - MDMA Therapy for Therapists

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

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

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

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

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

I made a website that turns subreddits into playlists - here is r/psytrance!

I got tired of clicking every post to discover music so I made an app that autoplays them like a radio. Thought you might like it. scroll.fm/r/psytrance submitted by /u/cantFindValidNam [link] [comments] [...]

Existence Festival Questions

Heyyyy, planning on going to existence festival this summer- killer lineup and want to support the local scene!!! Couple of questions for people in the know… Firstly, how thorough are the bag searches/ security on arrival? Secondly, anyone planning on driving from London? 💗 submitted by /u/AlusKras [link] [comments] [...]

Ovnimoon - Hipno Loopiter [2025]

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👽 The Future Is Our Puppet 👽 (my 1st psytrance set 🙉)

Hey everyone 🌌 This is my first psytrance mix and I’d genuinely love some feedback from the community. The vibe is about groovy cosmic psy / mutant goa / hypnotic rolling basslines. Featuring sounds inspired by Dekel, Astrix, Protonica, Alpha Portal, California Sunshine, Pixel & Space Cat and more. Would love to know what worked for you ❤️❤️ submitted by /u/el_blobfish [link] [comments] [...]

LaRes - Baltic Tribal Gathering

I plan on going to this festival and I would love to hear some experiences from anyone who attended previous years. Anything you can think of that could be relevant is appreciated. submitted by /u/Snoo75702 [link] [comments] [...]

Kasol India

Anyone attending this? Looking for someone who is into flow art submitted by /u/Illustrious_Ruin5041 [link] [comments] [...]

Any Psytrance forest raves in Parvati Valley (May 27–31)? 🌲👽

Hey everyone, Heading up to Kasol/Parvati Valley from May 27th to May 31st and looking for psytrance forest raves. We want to hit the high-energy, crowded gatherings with relentless high-BPM sets and dancing straight through sunrise. Are there any confirmed lineups, underground forest parties (like in Pulga/Katagla), or specific venues we should keep an eye on during these exact dates? Any leads would be highly appreciated. Thanks! submitted by /u/Impossible_Net_1244 [link] [comments] [...]

I am a beginner DJ....

I am a beginner bedroom DJ focused on Psytrance and EDM. If anyone would be remotely interested in checking out my mixes then please comment yes and I would be happy to share my YT channel. Thank you. submitted by /u/PsyBeatz322 [link] [comments] [...]

Mighty Stone - Young Blood; Desierto de la Madrugada - Live Set [Psytrance]

Hey guys, hope you're having a good weekend! Dropping a new set here, dedicated to all the eternal wild spirits out there. https://www.mixcloud.com/MightyStone/mighty-stone-young-blood-desierto-de-la-madrugada-live-set-psytrance/ submitted by /u/Wxxdstock [link] [comments] [...]

Artist/ Label Recommendations

Heyyy, I'm looking for some recommendations for artists/ labels/ comps. I'm generally a dark/ forest/ night full-on kinda guy- my favourite labels are Sangoma, Parvati and Bom Shanka. I really dig other types of Psy like daytime, morning full-on, goa etc. but am not familiar with too many other labels and artists. Any recommendations would be super appreciated!!! submitted by /u/AlusKras [link] [comments] [...]

Some MoDem live footage

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Can somebody spot what kind of mixer this is?

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Electric Universe - Morning Star

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Ibiza scene, anyone familiar with?

Going to Ibiza end of May with some mates for first time, they are interested in going to the big mainstream clubs but I was hoping to go to more alternative parties or afters. I have tried searching for psy parties but no luck yet, if there's anyone familiar with the scene I'd love some tips and recommendations. Thanks 🙏 submitted by /u/devilism2 [link] [comments] [...]

One of my projects :)

Hope you like it 👽 submitted by /u/dingo-91 [link] [comments] [...]

r/psytrance

29M heading to Magikana solo this year and thought I’d see if anyone’s in the same boat 🙂 I’m based in the UK, easygoing, social, into psytrance, nature, random late-night conversations, and good festival energy. Most of my friends aren’t into this scene, so I’m planning to go solo unless I meet someone genuine to connect with before the festival. Not looking to pressure anyone into anything — just hoping to find a cool person to vibe with, camp together, explore the festival, dance, laugh, and make the experience more memorable. If we get along, I’m happy to handle the [...]

New v/a Shifting Path: Datakult, Anifclavis, Blooming Band, Ember Maze, Pluriverso, and Pluriverso/Herbert Quain

New v/a of weird psytrance and psytrance-related music on Absolut Shit Records. This is a benefit for Pluriverso. https://asrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shifting-path submitted by /u/MettaWorldPete [link] [comments] [...]

Cill

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OHHM - Bassline Hits [Raving Ibiza Records]

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Scientists Found a Remarkable Way to Help Kids Like Vegetables

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Scientists Keep Finding Major Discoveries Lurking in Museum Backrooms

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Where You Live May Affect How Rapidly You Age, Sweeping Study Finds

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Can't Stomach Energy Gels? There Are Other Ways to Match Their Benefits, Studies Show

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Deadly Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Emergency as Cases Spread in Africa

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Scientists Discover Over 1,700 'Dark' Proteins Hidden in Human Cells

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Humans Age Faster at 2 Sharp Peaks, Research Shows

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Antarctic Sea Ice Enters 'Shock' Decline as Ocean Heat Breaks Through

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Scientists Gave People Wings in VR, And It Triggered Changes in The Brain

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Ancient Roman Technique Discovered 8,000 Years Earlier, Study Says

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Trump administration ousts top NIH infectious disease leaders

Eight of the top 10 officials at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have now been pushed out since President Donald Trump took office [...]

The programmer whose code underpins the Internet

Sharla Boehm, a math teacher, spent her summers coding. She’d go on to build what would eventually evolve into the Internet [...]

How marijuana rewires the teenage brain

A growing body of research suggests cannabis poses risks to the developing brain [...]

Hantavirus cruise ship, PCOS name change, a fish that hides in another animal’s ‘butthole’

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Did Homo erectus and Denisovans mate? Tooth proteins hint at ancient trysts

Genetic analysis suggests interbreeding between two groups of human relatives [...]

This small rodent is at the center of theories about the hantavirus outbreak

The long-tailed pygmy rice rat is the primary host for Andes virus, the type of hantavirus responsible for sickening passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship [...]

These ants navigate with a compass tuned to the moon

A newfound nocturnal navigation system challenges what entomologists thought they knew about how ants find their way [...]

NASA reveals new clues to 2027’s Artemis III, the final test mission before a moon landing

NASA is starting to paint in some of the details of its planned 2027 Artemis III mission, but key questions, such as who its astronauts will be, are yet to be answered [...]

Scientists catalog the ‘fractal dimensions’ of more than 130,000 islands

The “coastline paradox” helped to define fractals, but coastlines themselves turn out to be less fractal than thought [...]

Hantavirus can persist in semen for years, but that doesn’t mean it remains contagious

Researchers know very little about how long the Andes version of the hantavirus can remain in human hosts [...]

A real Mr. Snuffleupagus? Meet the ocean’s strangest new fish species

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This startup wants to make drugs in orbit. If it succeeds, it could transform the space economy

Varda’s plan to develop medicines in microgravity has its advantages, but it requires a big up-front cost [...]

How to arm yourself against hantavirus misinformation

Hantavirus misinformation is spreading fast. COVID trauma and social media algorithms may be to blame [...]

Can plants have consciousness? The film Silent Friend reimagines the science

The filmmaker behind the newly released movie Silent Friend shares the scientific and historical inspiration for its story of botanical consciousness [...]

Asking AI to explain your medical results? What doctors want you to know

As more people turn to chatbots for medical guidance, the technology is revealing both its promise and its risks [...]

Microbe ‘cities’ may solve a key ocean mystery

Some of Earth’s tiniest life-forms inhabit slowly sinking particles of fish poop and debris, playing a crucial role in ocean carbon storage [...]

Are astronomers ignoring some of the cosmos?

There are parts of the universe, and of the electromagnetic spectrum, that we’re not covering with our telescopes—but not as many as you might think! [...]

Why Black women are at greater risk for fibroids and endometrial cancer

A new book argues that disparities in fibroids, cancer and diagnosis reveal a lifelong gynecologic health crisis for Black women [...]

To celebrate Endangered Species Day, meet the scaly-foot snail, the most metal animal in the world

This snail became the first animal living on deep-sea hydrothermal vents to be added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species—it also turns poisonous sulfur into armor [...]

U.S. Supreme Court allows mifepristone by mail—for now

The nation’s top court extended a stay on a lower court order banning telemedicine access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions—but the order sets up a longer legal fight [...]

There’s an 82 percent chance El Niño will ‘emerge soon,’ NWS says

The El Niño climate event is due to return this year, with U.S. forecasters predicting an 82 percent chance of it coming in May through July and a 96 percent chance for it doing so in December through February 2027 [...]

‘Golden rule’ in abstract art just discovered by mathematicians

A mathematical ratio could explain why AI-generated art doesn’t evoke awe from viewers [...]

Implantable ‘living materials’ that deliver drugs on demand could help fight infections

In a “breakthrough,” researchers demonstrate how engineered bacteria held in a jellylike container could help fight infection in mice [...]

Doubts grow over theory that bird-watchers’ trip to Argentine landfill sparked hantavirus outbreak

The hantavirus cruise outbreak may not have started in a garbage dump in Ushuaia, Argentina, after all [...]

NASA’s Psyche mission is snapping photos of Mars on its way to an asteroid

The Psyche spacecraft is bound for a metal-rich asteroid that it will examine up close starting in 2029. But first, it needs to swing past the Red Planet [...]

Can helium-3 create a ‘gold rush’ on the moon?

The rare isotope helium-3 is one of Earth’s most precious commodities—so precious, in fact, that it might prove profitable to mine from the moon [...]

The war in Iran is supercharging an ecological crisis in the Persian Gulf

Despite decades of damage, the Persian Gulf’s ecological marvels remain—for now [...]

Deep-Earth diamonds reveal trove of never-before-seen minerals

Flecks of minerals captured in diamonds show hidden connections between Earth’s surface and its deep interior [...]

Depression scales may not work the same for highly intelligent people

Research suggests depression assessment questionnaires can’t reliably compare people with differing intelligence [...]

2026 FIFA World Cup players and fans at risk of extreme heat, climate scientists warn

Heat conditions could exceed dangerous levels at a quarter of the planned 2026 World Cup soccer matches, including the final in New Jersey on July 19 [...]

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In Tierra del Fuego, a hunt for the rodent carrier of hantavirus

A scientific mission was set to kick off the search Monday for rodents that may be hantavirus carriers after an outbreak on a cruise ship departed this region at the southern tip of Argentina on April 1. [...]

Encroaching world threatens India's last 'uncontacted' tribe

One of the last outsiders to make authorized visits to India's only "uncontacted" tribe says it may be time to reconnect with the isolated people—in order to shield them from an encroaching world. [...]

Bilayer antiferromagnet reveals photocurrent that flips with magnetic state

In recent years, atomically thin materials—crystals only a few atoms thick—have attracted growing attention because they can exhibit physical properties that do not appear in conventional bulk materials. Among them, atomically thin magnetic materials are particularly intriguing, as they can host unconventional magnetic states and offer new possibilities for spin-based electronic technologies. [...]

Copper-based sensor explains key defense signaling in stressed plants

Researchers at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM), Nagoya University, together with collaborators from RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (RIKEN CSRS) and The University of Osaka, have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism by which plants detect hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a key signaling molecule involved in stress responses and immunity. [...]

Kenya's new poaching problem: smuggling Giant Harvester Ants

Kenyan ant expert Dino Martins gushes over the red and black insects that have become the center of an international smuggling trade. [...]

Fluorescent RNA sensor gets 10 times more sensitive for water safety

Water is largely tasteless to humans. But to the microbial world, it is anything but. Bacteria that live in contaminated environments have spent millions of years evolving exquisitely sensitive molecular detectors—proteins that latch onto specific chemical threats and trigger a cellular response. [...]

Roadmap charts three paths to room-temperature quantum materials for cooler computing

Imagine a laptop that never gets hot, a phone that holds its charge for days, or a computer memory chip designed to permanently retain data, even when the power goes out. This is the possibility sitting inside a remarkable family of materials that a team of researchers from the University of Ottawa and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has spent years trying to understand, and they just published a comprehensive roadmap of the field to date in the journal Newton. [...]

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

When it comes to space debris, what goes up is coming down more often—and not safely. [...]

When politics enter the picture, credentials take a back seat

Most Americans know what a real expert's credentials look like: relevant degree, years of experience, and respect from peers. The problem, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports, is that none of it matters as much once we find out their politics. [...]

eROSITA discovers a 'changing-look' Seyfert galaxy

Astronomers have tracked a dramatic "changing-look" active galactic nucleus (AGN) whose central supermassive black hole appeared to switch off and then rapidly reignite. The galaxy, HE 1237−2252, dimmed in X-rays by a factor of 17 within just 18 months before recovering again. The paper outlining its analysis was uploaded to the arXiv preprint server on May 8. [...]

Surrounded by stardust: Antarctic ice cores confirm Earth is accumulating iron-60 from local interstellar cloud

Our solar system is currently passing through the Local Interstellar Cloud, a region of highly diluted gas and dust between the stars. On its path, Earth continuously accumulates iron-60, a rare radioactive isotope of iron produced in stellar explosions. This has now been confirmed by an international research team led by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) through the analysis of Antarctic ice tens of thousands of years old. From the steady but time-varying influx, the researchers conclude that the radioactive isotope has been stored within the cloud since a long-past stellar explosion. The results have been published in the journal Physical [...]

How short-form videos may aid the teaching of small-engine maintenance

The 1974 novel "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" offered a simple but enduring idea: Working on machines should not be about just fixing them, but slowing down, paying attention, and reflecting on both the work and oneself in the pursuit of quality. [...]

People overestimate how confident AI systems are in their responses, experiments reveal

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly conversational agents such as ChatGPT or Gemini, are now used daily by a growing number of people worldwide. While many users trust the answers of AI agents to their queries, these are not always accurate and reliable. [...]

Musk wants SpaceX to go public. Here's how it works

Hundreds of companies raised a combined $70 billion by selling shares to the public in the United States last year. [...]

New spacecraft will watch Earth's shield take the hit as solar storms come roaring in

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft is set to blast off Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield. [...]

We tested the new World Cup ball. This is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

Every four years, the men's World Cup delivers some certainties. The pitch dimensions are tightly regulated, offside is signaled with a flag, and referees end the match with a blast of a whistle. But one key piece of equipment is changed on purpose: the ball. [...]

Hidden cell networks emerge in 3D as new nanoscopy tracks living bridges

A new nanoscopy technique developed at The Australian National University (ANU) has uncovered hidden networks used for communication between cells, opening new ways to understand human diseases. Described in an article published in Nature Communications, the method allows researchers to observe how living cells interact with their environment over several days, revealing three-dimensional behaviors that were previously invisible to conventional microscopes. [...]

Neutrino flavor flips could be key to triggering supernovae

Despite being so elusive, neutrinos are produced in abundance in some of the most violent events in the universe. One of their strangest properties is that they can spontaneously switch between three types, or "flavors": a phenomenon known as neutrino oscillation that remains poorly understood in extreme astrophysical environments. [...]

A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs

The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been the octopus. [...]

AI guardians: Bridging digital innovation and sustainability for cleaner water

Researchers have developed a new framework that uses artificial intelligence to monitor wastewater treatment in real time, ensuring environmental safety while maximizing resource recovery. This "twin transition" approach allows facilities to predict system health and optimize energy use simultaneously. [...]

Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology, study finds

U.S. consumers are willing to pay more for lobster harvested using ropeless fishing technology designed to reduce whale entanglement risks, according to new University of Maine research. A study led by Qiujie "Angie" Zheng, associate professor of business analytics in the University of Maine's Maine Business School, found that consumers are willing to pay an average of $3.42 more for a lobster roll made with lobster harvested using ropeless fishing technology when presented with information on animal welfare. [...]

Hidden small RNA in cholera bacterium helps determine whether it can infect humans

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have uncovered what gives Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera, the ability to colonize the human gut. The researchers found that a small RNA embedded within another gene controls where cholera thrives, a discovery that could improve prediction and prevention strategies. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications. [...]

How the world can avoid millions going hungry when supply chains collapse

Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. [...]

Humpback whale released after spectacular rescue effort found dead off Denmark

A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago in a spectacular and contentious rescue effort, after repeatedly becoming stranded off Germany's Baltic Sea coast, authorities said Saturday. [...]

First outbursting hot subdwarf binary discovered

An international team of astronomers has utilized the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to investigate a binary system designated ZTF J0007+4804. As a result, they have found that ZTF J0007+4804 is the first hot subdwarf-white dwarf system discovered that produces dwarf nova outbursts. The finding is reported in a paper published May 4 on the arXiv preprint server. [...]

Plasma treatment keeps cut flowers fresher for two weeks without chemicals

From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost—something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink. [...]

Common cancer protein may be therapeutic target, study finds

A protein doctors routinely use to measure how aggressively tumors are growing may also help prevent the chromosome errors that drive cancer, new research by academics at Brunel University of London suggests. [...]

Why some water fleas suddenly grow helmets: Key receptors reveal how predator warnings trigger defense

Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny crustaceans that live in freshwater ponds and lakes. When they sense predators in their surroundings, these small organisms can swiftly move away or adapt their body shape, for instance becoming rounder and forming large helmets or spines on their head, neck or tail. [...]

If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language?

From live speech translation in video calls to auto-dubbing on TikTok, the technology to dissolve language barriers has arrived. Real-time translation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday life. [...]

New recyclable protein textiles could cut microplastic pollution and lower clothing waste

The textile industry produces a substantial portion of the world's waste, with only about 12% of fiber materials ending up in recycling. Textiles also account for much of the microplastics in oceans. During every wash cycle, synthetic fibers shed microplastics that are flushed down the drain and eventually enter aquatic environments. Increasing textile recycling alone won't solve this problem because most petrochemical-based fibers are difficult to recycle and continue to release persistent microplastics throughout their life cycle. [...]

A revolutionary cancer treatment could transform autoimmune disease

Researchers are testing CAR T cell therapy as a way to reset the immune system. [...]

Solar power production undercut by coal pollution

Each year, some of the power solar could have produced is blocked by aerosols. [...]

Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO

Instead of running silent and deep, most satellites easily stand out against the blackness of space. [...]

Send the arXiv AI-generated slop, get a yearlong vacation from submissions

One of the site's moderators described the new policy on social media. [...]

Making cement from a different type of rock could clean up emissions

Limestone might not be the only source for Portland cement. [...]

Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included

The vacuum giveth, the vacuum taketh, but the vacuum doesn’t let you taketh. [...]

Rocket Report: Cowboy up for data centers in LEO; Russia's new ICBM actually works

SpaceX's upgraded Starship is set to launch on its first test flight as soon as Tuesday, May 19. [...]

Men use "vocal fry" more than women, counter to stereotype

Study suggests "the bias is real but socially constructed, rather than grounded in how women actually sound." [...]

Forecasters predict wildfires, floods, severe heatwaves from incoming El Niño

Ocean heat plus human-caused global warming is a grim recipe for deadly climate extremes. [...]

Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

Distinct form of tooth protein in Homo erectus shows up in Denisovans—and us. [...]

The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"

The type of bar matters when it comes to how it bends and recoils, but why is still a mystery. [...]

Neanderthals drilled cavities to treat a toothache 59,000 years ago

“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says. [...]

Gravitational lens shows a galaxy just 800 million years post-Big Bang

Early galaxy has elements produced by the Universe's first supernovae. [...]

Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built

SpaceX cleared an important milestone Monday on the road to launching a new version of Starship. [...]

Do you take after your dad’s RNA?

Evidence is growing that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring. [...]

Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area

Fortunately, it happened early in the morning, so nobody was around. [...]

Manufacturing qubits that can move

It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry. [...]

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Testing shows rotor blades won't disintegrate when they spin at supersonic speed. [...]

DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition

Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror. [...]

How climate change makes your allergies worse

As pollen season worsens, allergies compound with other climate health hazards. [...]

Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

It's not entirely clear how the exploit works. Microsoft says it's investigating. [...]

Cisco announces record revenue and 4,000 layoffs in the same day

Layoffs are "not a savings-driven restructure," CFO says. [...]

Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks

Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto. [...]

Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals

Across the country, schools and colleges postpone year-end tests. [...]

Mozilla says 271 vulnerabilities found by Mythos have "almost no false positives"

The developer of Firefox says it has "completely bought in" on AI-assisted bug discovery. [...]

Ars Asks: Share your shell and show us your tricked-out terminals!

A celebration of the tweaks and customizations that make life easier at the CLI. [...]

Widely used Daemon Tools disk app backdoored in monthlong supply-chain attack

Daemon Tools users: It's time to check your machines for stealthy infections, stat. [...]

Why Reddit blocked my daily visit to its mobile website

Reddit REALLY wants you to use its app. [...]

GameStop offers $56 billion for eBay, struggles to explain how it'll pay for it

Amid falling revenue and store closures, GameStop wants to buy the much larger eBay. [...]

Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day

The outage has hampered communication concerning a critical vulnerability that gives root. [...]

The most severe Linux threat to surface in years catches the world flat-footed

CopyFail threatens multi-tenant servers, CI/CD work flows, Kubernetes containers, and more. [...]

Open source package with 1 million monthly downloads stole user credentials

If you're one of millions using element-data, it's time to check for compromise. [...]

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Hundreds of subdomains from dozens of universities have been hijacked by scammers. [...]

In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe

Technically speaking, there's no practical benefit to use PQC. So why is it being used? [...]

Microsoft issues emergency update for macOS and Linux ASP.NET threat

When authentication fails, things can go very, very wrong. [...]

Contrary to popular superstition, AES 128 is just fine in a post-quantum world

A stubborn misconception is hampering the already hard work of quantum readiness. [...]

US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"

Grinex says needed hacking resources "available exclusively to... unfriendly states." [...]

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Here's which players are winning the race to transition to post-quantum crypto. [...]

“Negative” views of Broadcom driving thousands of VMware migrations, rival says

Western Union exec says there were "challenges" working with Broadcom. [...]

Bill to block publishers from killing online games advances in California

Publishers would have to offer "independent" play patch or refunds after server shutdowns. [...]

Over a year later, AMD is bringing improved FSR 4 upscaling to its older GPUs

FSR 4.1 running on RDNA3 or RDNA2 GPUs may take a bigger performance hit. [...]

Pirates are already playing Forza Horizon 6 days before its launch

Crackers take advantage of unencrypted files that briefly appeared on Steam. [...]

Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says. [...]

The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year

"Changes in market conditions" lead to $50 price bump on Sept. 1. [...]

Everyone’s a loser in Strait of Hormuz game that simulates global crisis

The game asks players to find the least worst options for a shipping chokepoint. [...]

Google DeepMind partners with EVE Online for AI model testing

Move comes as CCP Games spends $120M to go independent, rebrands as Fenris Creations. [...]

AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux. That's good news for the Steam Machine.

Fixed Rate Link being added now; Display Stream Compression coming soon. [...]

The RAMpocalypse has bought Microsoft valuable time in the fight against SteamOS

Op-ed: Valve has made a dent in Windows' gaming share, but can it keep going? [...]

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs—if you can pay for it

Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070. [...]

"Super ZSNES" is a stab at a modern SNES emulator from the original developers

Upgrades to SNES graphics and sound go way beyond the typical screen filtering. [...]

Steam Controller: The Ars Technica review

Valve's new hardware is solid but might not justify its $99 price. [...]

Meet the players who lost big money on Peter Molyneux’s failed Legacy

After millions in NFT sales, the hyped “play to earn” game was effectively dead in weeks. [...]

Lawsuit: Nintendo is getting tariff refunds—its customers should get them instead

Lawsuit demands Nintendo pass Trump tariff refunds on to its customers. [...]

Microsoft removes Call of Duty from Game Pass, lowers subscription pricing

New Xbox CEO says subscription "has become too expensive for too many players." [...]

Framework Laptop 16 upgrades make it look less like an unfinished prototype

A lower-end Ryzen AI 340 CPU option will also bring the price down, for now. [...]

Meta's AI spending spree is helping make its Quest headsets more expensive

Prices for "critical components" are surging because of massive data center investments. [...]

The Ukraine war's deep impact on Metro 2039’s development, story

Upcoming sequel wants to capture a "uniquely Ukrainian perspective" on the post-apocalypse. [...]

Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store

What the nostalgic throwback lacks in complexity it makes up for in repetitive charm. [...]

What leaked "SteamGPT" files could mean for the PC gaming platform's use of AI

AI tools could help moderators sift through mountains of suspicious incidents [...]

Financial Experts Recommend Putting Tax Return Toward Dream Sandwich

NEW YORK—Urging Americans to think long-term when considering any financial decisions, experts from Wells Fargo recommended Monday that taxpayers earmark a portion of their return from the IRS for funding their dream sandwich. “Rather than spend that money right away, what would happen if you set it aside as an investment in the sandwich of […] The post Financial Experts Recommend Putting Tax Return Toward Dream Sandwich appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Respect For Friend Drops After Reading Book They Recommended

EDMOND, OK—Saying she was now forced to totally reassess a person she had once held in the highest esteem, local woman Sara Vogler confirmed Monday that her respect for longtime friend Darci Strouse had plummeted after reading a book Strouse enthusiastically recommended. “She said she’s read this fucking book a dozen times and that it had a huge influence on who she is […] The post Respect For Friend Drops After Reading Book They Recommended appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Timeline Of China–Taiwan Relations

Tensions between mainland China and Taiwan remain volatile, with significant geopolitical implications in the region and abroad. The Onion looks back at China’s history with the contested island.  8,000 B.C. Taiwan decides it needs a little space and disconnects from the Chinese mainland. 1662 Violent clash over who has to talk to the Dutch. 1887 […] The post Timeline Of China–Taiwan Relations appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Kash Patel Goes Snorkeling At Pearl Harbor Memorial

Emails revealed that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a “VIP snorkel” excursion around the sunken Pearl Harbor battleship USS Arizona during an official trip to Hawaii last year, with the agency emphasizing that the outing was not meant as a vacation. What do you think? The post Kash Patel Goes Snorkeling At Pearl Harbor Memorial appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Commencement Speaker Addresses Impenetrable Cloud Of Vape Smoke

The post Commencement Speaker Addresses Impenetrable Cloud Of Vape Smoke appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Senators Vote To Withhold Own Pay During Government Shutdowns

The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their own paychecks in the event of a government shutdown, although they would still receive backpay after the future shutdowns end. What do you think? The post Senators Vote To Withhold Own Pay During Government Shutdowns appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Study: Most Men Believe They Could Seduce Bear If Life Depended On It

DENVER—In an expression of overwhelming confidence in their innate animal magnetism, the majority of men who participated is a study published Friday by researchers at the University of Colorado stated that they could seduce a bear if their life depended on it. “Nearly 70% of male respondents claimed that if they encountered an aggressive grizzly […] The post Study: Most Men Believe They Could Seduce Bear If Life Depended On It appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Study Finds Neanderthals Performed Dentistry

A 59,000-year-old neanderthal tooth unearthed from a cave in modern-day Russia revealed the earliest known evidence of dentistry, with it appearing as though someone drilled out a cavity. What do you think? The post Study Finds Neanderthals Performed Dentistry appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Tips For Supporting Public Media

The Trump administration has targeted NPR, PBS, and their affiliates. The Onion shares tips for supporting public media.  Contact your senator with thoughts on the Downton Abbey finale. While grocery shopping, text Morning Edition to see if they need anything. If you know the identity of a famed serial killer, consider giving the scoop to […] The post Tips For Supporting Public Media appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Everyone In Conversation Under Different Impression As To Which Horrific News Being Discussed

HENDERSON, NV—Solemnly nodding in agreement as they took turns speaking, each person engaged in an intense dinner conversation at a local restaurant Tuesday was reportedly under an entirely different impression as to which of the world’s horrific news stories they were discussing. According to sources, the four friends emphatically concurred that everything was really bleak […] The post Everyone In Conversation Under Different Impression As To Which Horrific News Being Discussed appeared first on The Onion. [...]

What’s Our Health Insurance Denying?

The post What’s Our Health Insurance Denying? appeared first on The Onion. [...]

Aaron Petrov

Aaron Petrov, 75, died suddenly Saturday at a very confusing murder mystery party. The post Aaron Petrov appeared first on The Onion. [...]

How to Circumvent the MSM Paywall

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