Moscow is hosting a big summer festival as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. Katrin Bennhold, a senior international reporter for The New York Times, talks with Ivan Nechepurenko, a Times reporter in Russia, about the spectacle and what it says about Russian public opinion more than three and a half years into the war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000010362770/how-russia-is-distracting-citizens-from-the-war.html Author : Ivan Nechepurenko, Katrin Bennhold, Christina Thornell, Melanie Bencosme and Stephanie Swart Publish date : 2025-08-30 09:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Sunny skies during the day and pleasantly cool at night. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/08/30/dc-weather-live-updates-labor-day-weekend-forecast/ Author : Ian Livingston Publish date : 2025-08-30 09:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FIRST ON FOX: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso is ready to go nuclear on Senate Democrats and their blockade of President Donald Trump’s nominees.Before leaving Washington, D.C., to their respective home states, Senate Republicans were on the verge of a deal with their colleagues across the aisle to hammer out a deal to ram through dozens of Trump’s picks for non-controversial positions.But those talks fell apart when Trump nuked any further negotiations over funding demands from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Currently, there are 145 pending nominations on the Senate’s executive calendar, with that number expected to balloon when
The student-led demonstrations are against President Prabowo Subianto’s economic policies and fatal police brutality. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/world/asia/indonesia-protests-dead-prabowo-subianto.html Author : Hasya Nindita, Muktita Suhartono and Francesca Regalado Publish date : 2025-08-30 07:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Read more Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/08/29/commanders-2025-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Scott Allen Publish date : 2025-08-30 07:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Attorney General Pam Bondi fired another Department of Justice paralegal on Friday, this time for flipping off a member of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., on her way to work earlier this month.Elizabeth Baxter of the department's environmental division arrived for work just after 8:20 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the DOJ’s "4CON" building in the NoMa district, where she bragged to a security guard that she had just made the gesture at Metro Center Metro Stop and told the guardsman, "F--k the National Guard," Bondi said, according to the New York Post."Today, I took action to terminate a
President Trump’s repeated claims about having “solved” the India-Pakistan war infuriated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. And that was only the beginning. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/us/politics/trump-modi-india.html Author : Mujib Mashal, Tyler Pager and Anupreeta Das Publish date : 2025-08-30 04:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“Man’s Best Friend” is a pop album that feels as zesty, clever and cathartic as stand-up comedy. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/08/29/sabrina-carpenter-review/ Author : Chris Richards Publish date : 2025-08-29 18:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Pentagon is standing firmly behind Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata, who is facing a legal dispute in Florida connected to a self-described astrologer.Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told Fox News that Tata continues to enjoy full confidence from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth."Under Secretary Tata has the complete and total confidence of Secretary Hegseth in his role and will continue to have his support," Parnell said. "Mr. Tata has done a fantastic job delivering on the priorities of this Department and this administration. We strongly stand by him."According to a 17-page complaint filed in Palm
Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/joni-ernst-senate-iowa-re-election.html Author : Tyler Pager and Annie Karni Publish date : 2025-08-30 01:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Honey Deuce cocktail deserves to be up there with the mint julep and Pimm’s Cup as one of the best sports-adjacent drinks. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/08/29/honey-deuce-cocktail-us-open/ Author : Emily Heil Publish date : 2025-08-29 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Florida man who fatally stabbed a married couple during a robbery is scheduled to be executed next month, which could extend the state's record number of inmates put to death in a single year.Victor Tony Jones, 64, is scheduled to be killed Sept. 30 at Florida State Prison near Starke under a death warrant signed Friday by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, which would mark the state's 13th execution scheduled for this year. The state's 11th execution was carried out Thursday when Curtis Windom, 59, died by lethal injection, and David Pittman, 63, is scheduled for execution Sept. 17.The Sunshine State
The United States generally allows foreign officials to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The administration’s move comes amid a new push for Palestinian statehood. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/trump-palestinians-un.html Author : Edward Wong and Adam Rasgon Publish date : 2025-08-29 23:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump’s cornerstone economic policy faced another challenge as a federal appeals court ruled he did not have the authority under an emergency powers act to impose them. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/29/federal-court-blocks-trump-tariffs/ Author : Rachel Lerman, David J. Lynch Publish date : 2025-08-29 23:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Baywatch" star Nicole Eggert shared an update as she continues to battle a rare form of breast cancer. On Wednesday, the 53-year-old actress, who was diagnosed with stage II cribriform carcinoma breast cancer in December 2023, revealed on Instagram that she underwent surgery last Thursday."Had a mastectomy with reconstruction on Thursday. How was ur weekend?" Eggert wrote in the caption of her post, adding the hashtags #breastcancer #breastcancerawarness #feelyourselfup and tagging the Instagram page for Dr. Kyle Song of South Coast Plastic Surgery. Eggert's former "Baywatch" co-stars, along with other celebrity friends and fans, quickly flocked to the comments section to express
Lawyers for the administration told a court it should be “highly deferential” to the president when it comes to firing a Federal Reserve governor “for cause.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/business/trump-lisa-cook-federal-reserve.html Author : Colby Smith and Tony Romm Publish date : 2025-08-29 20:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A Florida man wearing Batman pajamas thwarted a burglary in Cape Coral, police said, catching a suspect and handing him over to officers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/08/29/florida-man-batman-pajamas-burglary/ Author : Kyle Melnick Publish date : 2025-08-29 16:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. on Friday grilled lawyers for the Justice Department and Lisa Cook over President Donald Trump's historic attempt to fire her from the Federal Reserve.The landmark case is almost certain to be kicked to the Supreme Court for review — but despite the high-stakes nature of the legal dispute, Friday's hearing ended after more than two hours without clear resolution. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb, a Biden appointee, declined to immediately grant the temporary restraining order sought by Lisa Cook's attorneys, which would keep her in her role on the Fed's Board of Governors for now. Cook's
Xu Chao, 33, could face a “lengthy” prison sentence, the judge said. Most of his victims have not been identified. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/london-sexual-assaults.html Author : Lizzie Dearden Publish date : 2025-08-29 18:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
But resignations by officials who say the Trump administration is undermining vaccine science and confusion over who can get shots have fewer parallels. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/29/fda-covid-vaccine-rfk/ Author : Mikhail Klimentov Publish date : 2025-08-29 17:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).Two California parents are suing OpenAI for its alleged role after their son committed suicide.Adam Raine, 16, took his own life in April 2025 after consulting ChatGPT for mental health support.In an appearance on "Fox & Friends" on Friday morning, Raine family attorney Jay Edelson shared more details about the lawsuit and the interaction between the teen and ChatGPT. OPENAI LIMITS CHATGPT’S ROLE IN MENTAL HEALTH HELP"At one point, Adam says to ChatGPT, ‘I want
A package of U.S. cruise missiles is among the first shipments of purchases by NATO allies to be sent to the embattled country. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-europe-purchases.html Author : Lara Jakes Publish date : 2025-08-29 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Combined Federal Campaign offers federal workers an opportunity to contribute part of their paycheck to causes they want to support. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/08/29/trump-administration-pauses-charity-campaign/ Author : Meryl Kornfield Publish date : 2025-08-29 16:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A man arrested and charged in connection with the viral July 26 beatdown in the streets of downtown Cincinnati has once again been granted bond after he was rearrested on federal charges earlier this week. Jermaine Mathews, 39, stood before a federal judge on Wednesday for a bond hearing after he was arrested on Aug. 25 and charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and operating a premises for the purpose of trafficking narcotics.Prosecutor Anthony Springer argued that Mathews should remain in custody, and showed the prosecution photos of Mathews allegedly
The British government said it was acting in response to Israel’s escalating military operation in Gaza. Israel condemned the decision. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/world/europe/uk-israel-military-trade-fair.html Author : Mark Landler Publish date : 2025-08-29 13:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.