Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/world/asia/japan-women-prime-minister.html Author : Javier C. Hernández and River Akira Davis Publish date : 2025-10-19 04:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Man is shot Saturday night in third D.C. homicide in a week; overall rate has declined sharply over past two months. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/10/19/dc-homicides-shot-killed-southeast/ Author : Martin Weil Publish date : 2025-10-19 08:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said her onetime boss, former President Joe Biden, made a "big mistake" by not inviting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a 2021 White House event on electric vehicles. In August 2021, Biden hosted an EV event at the White House with executives from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, but Musk was not invited, despite Tesla being the nation's leading EV manufacturer. "I write in the book that I thought it was a big mistake to not invite Elon Musk when we did a big EV event," Harris told Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell on Tuesday at the news outlet's
Virginia Roberts Giuffre spent so much of her life telling the story of her abuse. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/opinion/epstein-survivor-trauma.html Author : Amy Wallace Publish date : 2025-10-19 05:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Bulldogs never stopped scoring against Mississippi, earning an impressive victory in a clash of SEC heavyweights. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/18/college-football-winners-and-losers/ Author : Patrick Stevens Publish date : 2025-10-19 04:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An Illinois State University faculty member was arrested after he was accused of flipping a Turning Point USA student group's table and tearing down promotional flyers on campus last week.Derek Lopez, a 27-year-old graduate student and teaching assistant at the university, was captured on camera speaking to a man standing near the table set up by students in the conservative group to promote political comedian Alex Stein’s upcoming event at the institution, before he then tossed the table, video shows."Well, you know, Jesus did it, so you know I gotta do it, right?" Lopez told the man before he was seen flipping the table over.TURNING POINT LEADER DEMANDS
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/world/europe/italy-tourism-restaurants.html Author : Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Nadia Shira Cohen Publish date : 2025-10-19 02:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In Arena Stage’s world premiere of “Fremont Ave.,” characters bicker over games of spades while building the future. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2025/10/18/fremont-ave-arena-stage-review/ Author : Trey Graham Publish date : 2025-10-18 13:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Vice President JD Vance joined Marines and sailors at Camp Pendleton in California on Saturday for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, telling the crowd that the Corps remains ready to fight and ready to win.The anniversary event included an amphibious assault demonstration on Red Beach, speeches from military leaders and cabinet officials, and a reminder from Vance that he is the first Marine to serve as vice president.Helicopters roared overhead and amphibious vehicles surged through the surf as Marines charged the beach to open the ceremony. Second Lady Usha Vance accompanied her husband to watch the display
Andrew Cuomo, trailing in the New York City mayor’s race, sought to contrast his role in legalizing same-sex marriage with the views of some of Mr. Mamdani’s supporters. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/nyregion/cuomo-mamdani-imam.html Author : Benjamin Oreskes Publish date : 2025-10-18 23:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Whether you want roasted, braised, pureed or mashed, cauliflower offers a range of tasty possibilities. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/10/18/how-to-cook-cauliflower-roasted-fried/ Author : Becky Krystal Publish date : 2025-10-18 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
WNBA star Angel Reese opened up on her fear of the media and claimed she would rather just pay a fine than speak with reporters. The Chicago Sky player and arch-rival to Caitlin Clark spoke about her thoughts on interacting with media in the latest episode of her podcast "Unapologetically Angel," this week. "Even before the game, I'm terrified of what the media is about to ask. Because it could be the nicest question, but it's going to get flipped or put into a different light or a different perspective. It's like, ‘Are you here intentionally to start mess, or are you
President Nicolás Maduro this week called on civilians to help the country defend itself, while his defense minister warned citizens to “prepare for the worst.” Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/world/americas/venezuela-military-us.html Author : Genevieve Glatsky Publish date : 2025-10-18 17:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The university administration says dropping the student publication’s print editions was a financial decision; student editors say the 158-year-old paper is being censored. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/18/indiana-university-student-newspaper/ Author : Laura Wagner Publish date : 2025-10-18 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Trump administration is freezing $11 billion in federal funds earmarked for mostly Democrat cities’ infrastructure projects as the government shutdown rolls on with no end in sight. Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), made the announcement Friday while pinning the shutdown on Democrats, whose actions he said left him with no choice but to halt the spending."The Democrat shutdown has drained the Army Corps of Engineers' ability to manage billions of dollars in projects," Vought posted to X.TRUMP IS USING THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN TO DO SOMETHING NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER DONE"The Corps will be immediately
George Santos, the disgraced former Republican congressman, was freed from prison on Friday after President Trump commuted his sentence. On Long Island, in his former district, some people called the decision an outrage. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/nyregion/george-santos-released-reaction.html Author : Maia Coleman Publish date : 2025-10-18 20:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Shifting U.S. trade policy has created uncertainty and led to higher prices for Americans who fill their prescriptions abroad. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/10/18/deminimis-prescription-drugs-tariffs/ Author : Shannon Najmabadi Publish date : 2025-10-18 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Late-night host Bill Maher is giving credit "where credit is due," congratulating President Donald Trump on brokering the Gaza peace deal. Speaking to his audience on HBO’s "Real Time," Maher acknowledged that Trump accomplished something many thought might be impossible. "I think you’ve gotta give credit where credit is due. I mean, a lot of people tried to pull this off. He did," Maher said Friday.Earlier this month, the White House finalized an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end years of conflict in Gaza. It was a deal Trump and his team helped broker.BILL MAHER BLASTS ‘KEFFIYEH-WEARING COLLEGE KIDS’ FOR
The blaze drew dozens of firefighting units, with military help. Officials said they could not yet specify what caused it. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/world/asia/bangladesh-airport-fire.html Author : Saif Hasnat Publish date : 2025-10-18 16:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It was the latest swing in President Donald Trump’s position on the war that often shifts following contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/18/russia-putin-trump-ukraine-phone/ Author : Robyn Dixon Publish date : 2025-10-18 14:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo warned voters against socialism, saying such policies could mark the "death of New York." Cuomo argued the socialist movement is driving businesses out of the city and threatening public safety. "It’s going to be the death of New York as we know it whether you're a Democrat or Republican," Cuomo said on "Saturday in America."The former Democratic New York governor is locked in a three-way race with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. NEW POLL REVEALS MAMDANI'S LEAD IS SHRINKING AS CUOMO GAINS GROUND IN NYC SHOWDOWNThroughout the race, Cuomo has positioned
The dismissal was the latest fallout from attempts by career Justice Department officials to impede the president’s wide-ranging campaign of retribution. The prosecutor’s deputy was also fired. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/us/politics/trump-prosecutor-fired-letitia-james.html Author : Alan Feuer, Tyler Pager and Devlin Barrett Publish date : 2025-10-18 15:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Samuel Douglass was reportedly the only elected official to take part in the Young Republican group chat that included racist and antisemitic messages. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/18/samuel-douglass-resigns-young-republican-chat/ Author : Victoria Craw Publish date : 2025-10-18 14:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Emily Ratajkowski stunned on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway during her debut.The 34-year-old model walked the runway wearing a matching pink bra and underwear set. Ratajkowski was given angel wings for her debut, shaped like an orchid flower. Ratajkowski's look was accessorized with bedazzled knee-high heels and pink gloves.While her role in the legendary Victoria's Secret Fashion Show marked her first runway walk, Ratajkowski has worked with the lingerie brand before. In 2023, Ratajkowski appeared in the brand's Icon Campaign."I grew up looking at images of Gisele, Candice, Naomi, and Adriana, so it’s simply surreal to be included in
Gaza’s rescue service said at least nine people were killed in the strike in northern Gaza on Friday, a week after Israeli forces withdrew to agreed-upon lines. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/world/middleeast/israel-military-gaza-strike-cease-fire.html Author : Aaron Boxerman Publish date : 2025-10-18 12:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.