Elon Musk and DOGE have brought disaster to the US government. Michael Lewis’ Blockers details just how much.
By Michael Lewis. WW Norton & Company. Slate receives a commission when you purchase items using the links on this page. Thank you for your support. Lewis deftly crafts each worker’s story as a different narrative flavor. This chapter of USIP…
Senator John Kennedy says he’s considering running for president
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he plans to run for president in 2028. When asked by moderator Kristen Welker if he would consider running for president, Kennedy replied, “Yeah.” “My plans…
“Totally unacceptable”: F1 drivers denounce delayed start of Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia – ESPN
‘Totally unacceptable’: F1 drivers criticize delayed Bahrain Grand Prix start in Malaysia ESPN ‘Insane’: F1 drivers unite on engine regulations after Bahrain GP chaos theguardian.com What to watch for at the Bahrain Grand Prix in…
US Marine charged with murder of woman in Japan, sparking official protests from Tokyo
TOKYO — A U.S. marine was arrested on suspicion of killing and robbing a Japanese woman in Okinawa, officials said, prompting Tokyo to file a protest with the United States on Sunday. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of murdering Anna Yagi, 39, on…
2 men dead, several others shot in Vienna mass shooting, coroner says
VIENNA, Ga. (WALB) — Two people died and 35 others were injured in a mass shooting in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 4, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Coroner Brett Walls confirms that two men died, a 20-year-old and a…
CSU defensive coordinator leaves sideline in loss to Oregon State
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Oregon State has taken Colorado State’s defensive coordinator out of the building. Literally. Tyson Summers, in his second stint as DC for the Rams, was relieved of play-calling duties by CSU coach Jim Mora Jr. after the…
Maryland football’s strong start at Nebraska turns into another blowout, 48-23, spotlight returns to Locksley
Maryland football had its moments Saturday in Lincoln — a hot start, a revved-up running game, a wide receiver playing at an elite level. Then everything collapsed. The Terrapins opened the game firing on all cylinders. The running game showed signs of…
Trump announces leadership of AI task force
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced the direction and functions of an “Intelligence Super Force,” which he said will “ensure that America continues to lead the world” in artificial intelligence. The president said in his…
Brazil goes to the polls in elections decisive for the future of Latin America | Brazil
Brazilians will head to the polls in the first round of a highly polarized, high-stakes presidential election that could change the direction not only of Latin America’s largest country, but that of the entire region. Sunday’s election pits…
Debris discovered as US Coast Guard searches for missing medical plane carrying six people | US News
A search has uncovered debris from a medical transport plane that was carrying six people when it disappeared over the Atlantic early Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, the U.S. Coast Guard said. A Coast Guard statement released Saturday…