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Estranged Mother of Democrat Running for Ohio Governor Labels Her a ‘Liar’ With a ‘Serious Problem’
Politics The Democratic candidate’s campaign calls the ad a ‘desperate, disgusting attack.’ Ohio's gubernatorial candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton. VivekforOhio.com and ActonforGovernor.com The estranged mother of the Democrat running for governor in Ohio is calling her daughter, Amy Acton, a “liar” in a new campaign ad released two weeks before the election, but the decision to feature mom Donna Arthur in the attack is drawing backlash across the political spectrum.
NATO Eyes Mounting Drone Threat to Romania After Airspace Incursions, Attacks on Tankers
Foreign The country’s president will be at Brussels this week for a NATO meeting where the hybrid warfare threat in and around the Black Sea has been added to the agenda. The president of Romania, Nicusor Dan, arrives at a European Council meeting at Brussels on June 18, 2026.
Judge in BBC Defamation Suit Threatens Trump Over ‘Lack of Participation’ in Discovery Process
Justice The judge says the president has repeatedly been admonished ‘to no avail.’ The headquarters of the BBC, Broadcasting House on June 09, 2024 at London, United Kingdom. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A federal judge is threatening to impose penalties on President Trump after he backed out of a deposition in connection with his defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation and said he will not be available until next year.
Justice Department Seeks To Disqualify Biden-Appointed Judge Over ‘Animosity for the Trump Administration’
Justice Attorneys for the federal government says the judge hearing the Washington, D.C., golf course case has displayed ‘disdain’ for the Trump Administration in other cases. Golfers walk to a green in front of newly felled trees at Washington D.C.’s East Potomac Golf Course on October 13, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images The Trump administration is pushing for the removal of the judge overseeing the legal battle over President Trump’s plans to renovate a public golf course at Washington D.C.
‘Beyond Irresponsible’: Republicans on Capitol Hill Denounce Trump’s Decision To Waive Russia Sanctions
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Delivery Robots Are Collecting Hungry Users’ Biometric Data Without Their Consent, Lawsuits Allege
National Attorneys say there is an ‘almost limitless’ list to the ways that data could be misused if it was stolen. A Coco automated delivery service on its way to deliver food at Santa Monica, California. Getty Images Social media is full of videos of delivery robots getting stuck while on routes, with some good Samaritans helping free the helpless devices. But two new lawsuits allege that the robots are collecting hungry individuals’ biometric data without their consent.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Relocating Forest Service’s Headquarters Closer to the Forests It Serves
Politics ‘If the agency wishes to move forward with its plans to close offices and relocate employees, it will soon have the opportunity to convince Congress.’ Forest Service firefighters take a break from battling a fire near Groveland, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Plans to relocate the U.S. Forest Service’s headquarters to Salt Lake City are on hold after a federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration needed approval from Congress to relocate the office.
Maryland Teen Sues CBS News for Defamation Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Segment
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Federal Court Allows Florida To Enforce Social Media Ban for Children as State Targets Online Predators
Justice An appeals court rules the law to prevent kids from going onto social media sites does not ‘burden substantially more speech than necessary.’ Attorney General James Uthmeier announces a lawsuit on October 15, 2026, charging Discord with allegedly exposing Florida children to online predators.
Microbiology Student Captured Trying To Flee to China After Allegedly Poisoning Colleague Over Coveted Technology Patents
Justice Court documents say the afflicted researcher’s wife suspected tainted water in the office coffee pot. French fries naturally form the chemical acrylamide when potatoes are cooked at high temperatures. The chemical was allegedly used in an attempted poisoning of a researcher at the University of Wyoming.
Dublin Hotel Cancels Reservations for Delegates Attending Antisemitism Conference
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Catholic Soldiers Should Not Participate in Firing Squad Execution, Archbishop Says
Foreign ‘All men and women of good will’ should ask the government to reconsider. Pope Francis meets with USA Archbishop for the Military Services Monsignor Timothy Broglio during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on April 18, 2024 at Vatican City.
Oklahoma Rejects Proposed Jewish Charter School After Federal Court Rules in School’s Favor
National An attorney for the organization behind the proposal calls the vote ‘shocking’ after an injunction was issued halting legal objections to the school. The Oklahoma state Supreme Court has ruled that religious charter schools violate the state's constitution.
Socialist Mamdani’s Tax-and-Spend Machine Marches on Despite New York City’s Windfall From Wall Street
Politics The soaring profits could provide a lifeline to the city, but some analysts doubt whether the mayor will seize the opportunity. Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends CultureCon 2026 on October 03, 2026 at New York City. John Nacion/Getty Images New York City is seeing higher than expected tax revenues amid soaring profits on Wall Street.
Hundreds of Anti-Israel Protests Target Third Anniversary of October 7
By THE NEW YORK SUN
America Tells Russia To Come Clean Over Suspected Plague Outbreak
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European Nations Agree to ‘Massive’ Release From Fuel Reserves as Trump Seeks Relief at the Pump Ahead of Midterms
Foreign European leaders say they took the president’s threat of a diesel export ban off the table. President Trump posted an image on social media of the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it U.S. territory, on August 18, 2026. President Trump via Truth Social With just over a month until the midterm elections and diesel prices hovering near record highs, President Trump secured a commitment from European nations to release a “massive amount” of diesel from their stockpiles.
New Book Sparks Outrage Over Claim That ‘Punctuation in Hebrew’ Has Fueled ‘Brutal Oppression’
National The author argues that adding European-style punctuation to Hebrew helped make it a modern spoken language and encouraged Jewish people to move to Israel. Author Florence Hazrat displays a copy of her new book ‘On the Mark,’ in July, 2026.
Pay for Locked-Out Voice of America Staffers Is Costing Taxpayers $1.6 Million a Week
National While receiving full pay and benefits for more than a year and a half, the workers have not been allowed to return to jobs that a report says advance ‘national interests.’ The Voice of America building is pictured in Washington, May 5, 2025. AP/Gene J.
‘Relief’ at CNN After Report Indicates Bari Weiss Will Not Have a Role at the Network
National Paramount’s chief executive reportedly wants to keep the current head of CNN in his role. Editor-in-chief of CBS News Bari Weiss at the Sun Valley Lodge in Idaho on July 10, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Staffers at CNN are breathing “sighs of relief” that the editor-in-chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss, will reportedly not oversee the cable network once the merger between its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount Skydance is finalized.
Utah Man Sues Candace Owens for Linking Him to Charlie Kirk Shooting
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Appeals Court Rejects Effort To Block Display of Cross and Nativity Scene in Historic Los Angeles Neighborhood
National A lawyer for a group of Mexican-American merchants defending the cross says the Constitution ‘doesn’t require Los Angeles to erase historical landmarks just because they reference religion.’ A 10-foot cross remains at the birthplace of Los Angeles, El Pueblo. Via Instagram A federal appeals court says that a century-old cross and nativity scene can be displayed on public land in a historic neighborhood at Los Angeles.
Cornell Gang Rape Allegation Renews Calls To Eliminate New York’s ‘Voluntary Intoxication Loophole’
Justice Opponents of the law fear it is too vague, and that it will lead to higher incarceration rates for people of color. An elevated view of McFaddin Hall on Cornell University's campus at Ithaca, New York. Walter Bibikow/Getty Images An allegation of gang rape at Cornell University is reviving concerns about a provision of New York’s penal code that currently makes it difficult to prosecute an alleged assailant if the victim was voluntarily intoxicated.
Federal Judge Hands President a Win, Rejects BBC’s Request To Depose Former White House Aide
Justice The judge says the requested testimony is ‘largely irrelevant’ to the case. A former White House aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, is sworn in to testify before the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, June 28, 2022.
Florida Asks Court To Impose Restrictions on OpenAI’s ChatGPT Development, Block Children From Using Chatbot
National The attorney general says Florida is asking a court to answer AI companies’ ‘cries for help.’ In a video posted September 28, 2026, Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, announces that he has filed a motion asking a court for a temporary injunction to block new AI model development. James Uthmeier via X.
Dutch Officials Search Passengers From Israel For West Bank Goods That Carry Six Year Jail Sentence
By THE NEW YORK SUN
Pro-Life Movement Faces Potential Setback in Deep-Red Idaho Where Voters May Overturn Abortion Ban
Politics A former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg, has made a $250,000 donation to support the proposed state constitutional amendment. Opponents of their state’s abortion ban gather signatures for a ballot initiative at Boise, Idaho, on January 25, 2026.
Rabbi Criticizes Democrat for ‘Empowering Antisemites’ by Sharing Stage With Mahmoud Khalil at Yom Kippur Service
National Rabbi Jonathan Greenberg told The Sun that Brad Lander had misused the memorial service to ‘weep for terrorists.’ Mahmoud Khalil attends a vigil and protest for Palestine outside of Columbia University on October 7, 2025 in New York City. Adam Gray/Getty Images Published: Sep 22, 2026, 05:20 PM ET Updated:Sep 22, 2026, 05:53 PM ET A Democratic House candidate, Brad Lander, is facing backlash for his decision to attend a Yom Kippur event with an anti-Israeli activist.
UN’s Francesca Albanese Tells the West To Stop Arming Ukraine and Blames NATO For the War
Foreign The UN rapporteur claims that America is trying to keep Europe weak by prolonging the conflict. Francesca Albanese at the Giffoni Film Festival. Teresa Biancorrosso/Getty Images The United Nations Rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, says she thinks the West should stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
Paramount Reaches Settlement With California, Paving the Way for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal To Close
National California’s attorney general says that while a settlement has been reached, he still does not believe the two studios should merge. The Paramount water tower is seen at Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong/AP Paramount has reached a settlement to resolve a lawsuit brought by California and 11 other states that sought to block the storied company’s roughly $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Church of England Withdraws Award To Muslim Cleric Who Praised Osama bin Laden
Foreign Comments resurfaced in which the cleric praised Osama bin Laden for ‘fighting for Islam against the Russians, Americans, and British.’ Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally. Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images The Church of England has withdrawn an award to a Muslim cleric after his praise of Osama bin Laden was discovered. More from the New York Sun The Church of England has withdrawn an award to a Muslim cleric after his praise of Osama bin Laden was discovered.
Sunny Hostin Could Be on the Hook for ‘A Lot of Money’ for Damages Over Statements About Nolan Wells’ Friends
National ‘The View’ co-host is being accused of defaming three white teenagers, implying that they obstructed or were involved in the death of Wells. Sunny Hostin of 'The View.' Via ABC News A co-host of ABC’s “The View,” Sunny Hostin, may not be able to get out of a defamation lawsuit over comments she made about the friends of Nolan Wells with a simple apology, according to an attorney.
El-Sayed Tries To Sidestep Furor Over Hasan Piker’s Al Qaeda Comments — Says He’s More Concerned About Trump’s ‘Dangerous Policies’
Politics The Democratic Senate hopeful says he disagrees with recent provocative comments ‘social media streamer,’ and is trying to put the focus on the president and his Republican opponent. Hasan Piker sat down for an interview with Axios and made provocative comments about America’s foreign policy and military operations.
Minnesota Officers Arrest ICE Agent After Failed Effort To Extradite Him From Texas
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NHL’s Lead Scorer Faces Backlash After Appearing in Pro-Putin Ad
National The Russian citizen is the captain of the Washington Capitals. Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jamie Sabau/Getty Images The captain of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, and the National Hockey League are facing criticism after the star player appeared in a campaign ad for the United Russia party, which supports Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin.
Boston Scraps Reparations Report Amid Allegations Lead Researcher Fabricated Claims in Her Book on Slavery
National The research has denied any wrongdoing and insists the scrutiny of her work is part of a campaign against black academics. Demonstrators call for slavery reparations on the National Mall at Washington, DC. Manny Ceneta/Getty Images Boston officials have canceled a reparations report, which was already three years behind schedule, as the lead researcher looking into the role the city played in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, Kerri K.
Justice Department Urges Judge To Order States To Post a Bond in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount
National The Justice Department says failure to require a bond would give states a ‘status akin to the federal government.’ The Paramount water tower is seen at Los Angeles on December 18, 2025. Jae C. Hong/AP The Justice Department is siding with Paramount in its request to force California and 11 other states to post a bond that will cover the damages caused by the delay from the lawsuit with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Privacy Victory? Meta Reportedly Planning To Release Smart Glasses Without Cameras
National The Ray Ban frames will still let users take phone calls and talk to Meta’s AI chatbot. A guest wears Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses at the Meta Sonic Listening Party during Miami Art Week, December 9, 2023. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Meta Tech fans who want Meta’s AI-powered glasses without the fear of being accused of creepily recording unwitting subjects will reportedly be getting an option to buy the glasses without cameras.
‘60 Minutes’ Sheds 1.5 Million Viewers After Major Revamp
National Despite the drop in viewers, CBS News is touting data that shows the program was the highest viewed ‘non-sports primetime program’. CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan. Getty Ratings for the premiere of the revamped “60 Minutes” on CBS News were down by roughly 1.5 million viewers compared to last year. More from the New York Sun Ratings for the premiere of the revamped “60 Minutes” on CBS News were down by roughly 1.5 million viewers compared to last year. Already have a subscription?
Dearborn Mayor Offers Spotlight to Macklemore After Ed Sheeran’s Tour Boots Rapper Over Israel Remarks
National Dearborn’s first Muslim mayor says the city is offering to sponsor a free Macklemore concert. American rapper Macklemore performs during the 5th Lollapalooza Paris Festival on July 19, 2025, at Paris, France. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images The rapper Macklemore has been invited by the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, to perform at a city-sponsored concert despite — or perhaps because of — his having been kicked off pop singer Ed Sheeran’s concert tour over disparaging comments about Israel.
Pagan God or Symbol of the American West? Bull Statue Roils State Department
National The second highest ranking official at the department is worried that a statue of a bucking bull resembles the pagan god, Baal. This iconic statue of a charging bull has stood at New York’s Wall Street symbolizing the spirit of enterprise since it was erected in December 1989.
Rapper Macklemore Says He Was Kicked Off Ed Sheeran’s Tour After Robert Kraft ‘Rallied’ Stadium Owners
National The rapper says he wanted to join the tour so that he could criticize Israel in front of thousands of concert goers in stadiums across America. American rapper Macklemore performs live on stage. Kristy Sparow/Getty Macklemore says he was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour” in America over his anti-Israel comments, saying that the New England Patriots owner, Robert Kraft, “rallied” stadium owners to derail the tour if the rapper was not dropped from the lineup.
New Jersey Lawmakers Push Bill To Require Public Schools To Teach Students About Slavery Reparations
National The bill would also require the Garden State to issue an apology for slavery that ‘leads to accountability.’ Demonstrators call for slavery reparations on the National Mall at Washington, DC. Manny Ceneta/Getty Images Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey are pushing a bill that would require public school students to learn about slavery reparations, and force the state to issue a formal apology for slavery.
Lutnick Says American Taxpayers Would Not Foot the Bill for Trump’s Proposed $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Checks
Politics The commerce secretary says the federal government would ‘earn’ the funds to pay. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on at President Trump. Alex Brandon/AP With questions swirling about how President Trump plans to make good on his promise of sending $5,000 “dividend” checks to every adult citizen in America if Republicans hold on to control of Congress, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the money to pay for the checks would not come from American taxpayers’ pockets.
AOC, House Dems Face Backlash for Saying Dozens of Reported Suicides Should Be Treated as ‘Modern-Day Lynchings’
National Nearly 60 House Democrats are urging federal law enforcement to reopen the cases, describing the incidents as examples of ‘racial terror.’ Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to reporters outside the Capitol at Washington, D.C., on August 31, 2026.
Kimmel, Copying Colbert, Says He Will Post Talarico Interview on YouTube for Fear of FCC Action
National The late-night host insists that posting the interview on YouTube is the ‘best that we can do.’ Late night host Jimmy Kimmel announces his decision to air an interview with a Texas Senate candidate, James Tararico, on YouTube during his show on September 9, 2026.
European Court Rejects Polygamous Refugee’s Effort To Bring Children From Second and Third Marriages to the Netherlands
Foreign The court says the Netherlands did not violate his civil rights by only allowing eight of his 13 children to join him. A polygamous refugee’s rights were not violated when he was denied his request to let children from his second and third marriages join him in Europe, a court rules.
Steve Hilton Proposes Eliminating the ‘Symbol’ of California’s ‘Nanny State Bureaucracy’ — the DMV
By THE NEW YORK SUN
Bombastic Defense Chief Cites Respect for King Charles as Uganda Bails on Prince Harry’s Invictus Games
Foreign The Ugandan general says his nation does not want to give the impression it is ‘opposed’ to His Majesty. Charles III reads the King's Speech at the opening of Parliament on July 17, 2024.
Federal Court To Hear Arguments in Louisiana’s Effort To Stop Telehealth Providers From Dispensing Abortion Pills
National Activists on both sides of the issue say the lawsuit could curtail the shipment of abortion pills. Mifepristone tablets sit on a table at a Planned Parenthood clinic. Charlie Neibergall/AP A federal appeals court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that could have major ramifications for women seeking to obtain abortion pills via telehealth consultations.
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